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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1859-12-15
A Night in a Pigeon Roost.

Just now the wild pigeons roost in innumera
BILE numbers in the Chenango Swamp, Crawford
county, Pa, about two miles long by two or
three wide, grown up with tamarack or larch
trees and alder bushes. The editor of the Ash
tabula Sentinel has been among the pigeons
He says:
"When within two miles of the roostlng-
place, we began to hear the roar of the wings of
millions of birds there congrogatcd, which
literally equaled the roar of Niagara. But the
sights and sounds that greeted us as we neared
the swamp, beggar description. There were
probably a hundred hunters assembled and at
work. These were divided into parties of not
more than two or three-some in the tama-
racks and some in the alders. At shot fired
in the bushes the birds rose ina mass and set
tied on the trees and when fred upon there,
they flew to the bushes. This changing
continued all night AT q single shot, the
flock always rose and flew "a short distance to
settle or be fired upon again. This scenc lasted
all night.
The usual mode of hunting the pigeons, is for
two men to 60 together-one with gun. and
the other with bag and lantern AMI matches.
AS soon as the shot is fired, the bagman strikes
a light, and bags the birds; and this must be
done speedily, or the wounded ones will hide
and be lost. Six dozen is quite heavy load
for any man. We 8 gin eout under five dozen
very soon. We were told to fire with one bar
rel at the bushes, and with ths other at the
bile up. The term boil up, is a very natural
one; for at every shot, the flock will rise
straight upward, and after circlng few
moments. make swooping course. and then
alight perphaps within few yards of where
they rose. The number killed seems almost
incredible. One man killed four dozen at a
single shot, and nine hundred i9'she night.
Pigeon buyers take the birds Y fast as killed,
at twenty cents dozen, and they are Immediate
on an isla,Id in the swamp, N9cmployy man
to blow horn all night, to direct the hunters
10 their camp.
The Sentinel says
The habit of these birds are an interesting
study. They appear to have no individuality
and all their actions are in focks-thc focks
seeming to be the individual. At night they
come in hocks, and in the morning they make
up in aocks to leave, uniting smaller into larger
cncs, when the appearance is like swarm Of
bees. At the sight of flash they instantly
+ change their course or scatter. We noticed an
immense flock like cloud, when large meteor
shot athwart tho sky, at the scintillation of
which the feathered host scattered in all direct.
ions. In the morning, a little after sunrise,
they begin to leave, and in fifteen minutes they
are gone, spreading in all directions over the
country to feed. From this roost they diverge
daily in all directions over a district whose
diameter is probably 200 miles, to return again
every night, and be hunted from bush to bush,
and kept in motion by the rapacity Of man,
instead of the rest that Nature directed them to
seek in this Sequestered resort.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1859-12-15

yond the curtain. Caterina lay with her eyes
turned the other way, and seeming unconscious
that any one had entered. Her eyes, as Dorcas
had said, looked larger than ever, perhaps be-
cause her face was thinner and paler, and her
hair quite gathered away under one of Dorcas's
thick caps The small hands, too, that lay
listlessly on the outside Of the bedclothes, were
thinner than ever. She looked younger than
she really was, and any one seeing the tiny face
and hands for the first time, might have thought
they belonged to a little girl of twelve, who
was being taken away fotp coming instead of
past sorrow
CONCLUDED FExT WEEK.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1859-12-15

RECENTLY, most extraordinary race took
place in fashionable Ladies' Seminary school
in the Thergarten, Berlin. where thirty three
young ladies contested for the championship in
swimming. The winner, who is nineteen years
of age, and very handsome, is said to have
proved that she might as well challenge the
other sex as her own. The race was followed
by an elegant luncheon, only ladies being
present; and the promenaders in tho neighbor-
hood listened with astonishment to the iusty
cheers that followed the toasts
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1859-12-15

The blind Goddess of Fortune sometimes DO"
stows her smiles upon fools, to reconcile men OF
sense to her frowns and often runs from the
proud to revisit the wretched. 4 man who
possesses what is called afortune, generally pays
in anxiety, or ennui, or both, more than the
value of his money
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1859-12-15

"My deaf madam said a doctor to his pa
tient, 81 am truly gratifed to see you yet in
life. At my last visit yesterday, you know
that told you you had but sixteen hours to
live" Yes, doctor, you did; but did not
take the dose You left me-"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1859-12-15

| The SOURCE OF THE ANAzoN.-Ata late sitting
of the Belgian Academy of Sciences, d letter
was read from M. TeleSphore Lois, dated from
Quito, in which he says; "The Brazilian and
Peruvian governments have promised large
premium to whoever shall decend the river of
the Amazons, from its source to its mouth.
have collected 81 men, resolute and well armed
we have 1900 leagues of river to descend, an
immense country to cross, and 100 barbara s
nations to visit. hope that the good fortune
which has hitherto attended my other expedi-
tons, will not fail me on this occasion. i'll
die, I have taken measures that my manuscripts
and my collections shall be transmitted to the
academy"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1859-12-15

Those orators who give us much noise and
many words, but little argument and less wit,
and who are most loud when they are the least
lucid, should take lesson from the great
volume of nature she often gives us the light
ming without the thunder, but never the thunder
without the lightning.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1859-12-15

There is place in New Hampshire where
they never have old maids. When a girl reach
es the age of twenty-nine, and is still on the
ladder of expectation, the young fellows club
together and draw lots for her. Those who
escape pay bonus to the one who gets her.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1859-12-15

While we live let us live" is an old maxim
much admired by fast livers, men who live
month per week and die of their three score and
ten at twenty FIVE,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1859-12-15
Rum and Rhyme,

In every line of the following communication
TO the the Boston Temperance Visitor, the we'll
known good humor of DR.. Jewets showsit
self -
Friend Weston With the various devices
adopted by Rumselers to increase the sale of
their vile qoisons, you are doubtless acquain
ted In the course of my ride from Frederick
ton, the capital of New Brunswick, to Wood
stock, my attention was directed by follow
passenger to a sign placed over the door of
liquor shop which was doubtless intended to
render the establishment famous, and secure to
its bar additional patronage. Let me solicit fol
the establishment, the favor of brief adver-
tisement in your colums, A rude painting of
BEEHIVE occupies portion of the sign, and the
following verses the remainder -
"Within this hive we're all alive,
Good liquor makes us funny;
As you pass by, step in and try
The favor Of our honey"
For the beueft of some fnture aspirant to
fame and wealth, add variation Of the fore
going. If uot so good poetry, it will think
be found to indicate more nearly the tendencies
and and results Of the business. A represen-
hton of plucked pigeon or muskrat skin
ned would be II suitable device to occupy "a por-
tion of the sign the following stanlas might
fill the remainder, and will be found to have
preserved part of the very pretty rhyme of
tho original, only exchanging honey y for
nony," which is not u bad exchange il man
is fond of sweets -
"We've liquors here of every kind,
And sell them cheap, as you shall find
They'll make you,feel quite funny;
Perhaps they'll spawl you on the floor
II so, we'll kick you out the door,
After we've got your money"
If short metre is desired, and little rough
ness as diction can be allowed for the sake of
truthfulness, the following might do -
"witiin this hut,
We keep rot-gut,
And very cheap we sell
Don't st p to think,
Come in aud drink,
And speed your way to hell"
Elegance is out of the question, of course.
No one would think of currying hedgehog
with fine tooth comb, opening oysters witha
razor, or sweeping the streets with q parlor-
duster.
Yours, as ever,
CHARLES JEwErr,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1859-12-15

We know fellow, who takes The palm in all
quarrels with his wife. She Slaps his face.
Nebraska advertiser., 1859-07-14
Sherif's SaIe'

NOTICE is hereby given that BY virHe Of an er
eeution against Louis Neal and in faVtr Of Hawk
BrO.& Co, for the sum Of seventy-tWo dollars and
ffty-fve cents, Issued from the Office Of the Cieri
of the District Court for Nemaha county, NebFaskl
Territory, and placed in my hand. I Davidson Plas
ters, Sheriff Of Nemaha county Nebraska Terrific.
", have levied upon one horse, as propeHy Of Louis
Neal, and will, on the 3Oth cay Of July, "a. D. 1889
between the hours of ten o'clock, !. j, and foul
o'clock, P. NJ, from the door Of the house in Brown
Vile in said county in which the last term Of thr
district Court was held, proceed to sdIAt publ,
sale, to the highest bidder, for cash in band, in sat
~isfaetiOn Of said execution and Judgment.
DAVIDSON PLASTERS,
Sheriff Of NemahnCo n. 7.
BroWnviIIe, June 18th, 1859. 4w fS5.
Nebraska advertiser., 1859-07-14
ln Fourth.

The SD anniversary Of American In
D~epdence has passed since our last is
In this place there was no demon
alton of a National character, further
IN the firing Of a national salute in the
Drniug, and decorating most of the
uses in lhe business part of the city.
The Circus Company having advertis-
10 perform here on that day; it being
the first appearance in Nebraska of
Iat class of amusements, there appear
to be a somewhat general conclusion
lmong the masses to "go in" and en-
themselves. zo- 1-oo
AT Peru; in this county, we understand
lev had an interesting celebration. Had
been sufficiently known, we think there
build have been a general turn out of
E county. We heard nothing of the
air untifOn the third, and then acct
sutaIly. The grafton was delivered by
. w. TiPTON of this city, and we will
tn the risk, without having heard it, or
puversing with any one who did, of say
il was a good address. Mr.. T. uses
J Oiher kind
Nebraska advertiser., 1859-07-14

:. H. EDWARDS.
Nebraska advertiser., 1859-07-14
To Lot Holders in Glen Rock, n. IT,

Sheriff Of Nemaha county, n. II.
BrownviIle. June 23d, 1859. 52-4t-ST50
Nebraska advertiser., 1859-07-14
st. 10. Daily Gazette.

In another column will be found the
prospectus Of this valuable Daily. Our
business men should by all means, pat
ronize the Gazette. St. Joseph commer-
cially, is now in direct communication
with all parts Of the country, consequent
ly a daily from that point is of impor-
lance to all business men. The Gazette
keeps up with the enterprise and spirit of
the locality in which it is STATED, and it
ought to be well patrOnized by everybody
within reach.
Nebraska advertiser., 1859-07-14

June 25d. 1859.
Nebraska advertiser., 1859-07-14
~SCIENTIFIC5T AMERICAN

TO be enlarged 3 4 Ne0 Telane-Neo Series 70
coMmlnce on JalH2d, 1853. fastead ~ al6 reecs the
yearly volume wilt contain cgtt AEHaftd cnd hhirtg-
fJO pages Of valuable reading matter, Useful and la
strnctive 20 all classes.
The Scientific dmetc4H IS publishes weekly In quart0
form, suitable for binding. and the numfers for a single
year o'nfain infoTulauun IN rezaTd TO Newr lnventionsi
Machinery, all branches C Manulactrrgng Processess
Agricultural Inlpleulents Engineering. NHlEgishtings
Iron Manuiacsure, Chemistry (; In fact, almost every in-
dustrial pursuit receives more or less attenlOn ia its
columns.
AllPdtent Claims officially published every week. as
reported from the Patent OfiCei ami for Inventors and
Patentees Il contains mformatioB not % be obtained else-
where and whith n0mohaniG inrentorOr pntentee can
well DO without.
AS 4 Family Journal It has no superior for real prae-
teal utility, siHte IN its columns win BE- found useful
practical recipes.
Careful attention VIII be given, from time 70 time
to reports OF the Metal, Lumber, and other Markets-
Every number Vii contain sixfeeu plges and tFty-
eight columns or MATES. with several ILLUSTRATIONS OF
/ patented machines and other engraving, comprising III q
singleyear about six hundred original engraylngs.
With the enlarged series Is presented an opp0Ftwh 81
to subscribeno likely tooccur again f0r Tnapy years M
viii be ike commencing a new work-YG :, Vel Now
Series. Send in your subscriptions Without delay So as
to begin the new volume-July2 next.
Terms 50 ayear--S1 for six months.
Southern western ana Canadian m0ney % Post 0mce
stamps taken SPAR for Subscriptions. Cdnadian sub
soribers will please TO remit t~wenty-sN cents extra on
each years subscription 70 prepay postage.
particulars OF the inducements for clubs, with speclmeu
copies Of the paper and pamplletOf ins0rnatiqncoR-
corning the procuring Of Patents may % hsd gratis. by
MUM s CO..
Publshersot the sciepsaeAmeFieans
Nebraska advertiser., 1859-07-14
Nebraska House.

This detervedly popular House is stead
ny gaining friends. Mr.. A. ]. Berry
always a favorite with the public, both
NaveAing and local has been OutdOing
himself during the present season. No
PANS is spared on the part of the pro-
pnetors to render their house as comfort
able as possible to secure to their guests
al the eonveniences of a home.
Nebraska advertiser., 1859-07-14

BrovnvaIo, June - $50. " 10
Nebraska advertiser., 1859-07-14
IHI's New Goods.

THEoDoRE HILL, Successor to Crane
Hill, has received and opened out a
agnifcent stock of Goods. Hillwill add
B feet to his store room, inlength, which
ii then present an unsurpassed ap-
e~arance. Mr.. Hill has made for him.
If in the business world, an enviable
putation as a'safe, reliable, and ener-
etic tradesman. He is now the sole
tOprietor of an extensive mercantile
puse in this city, enjoying the confidence
all with whom he does business. May
IS future prove as prosperous as has the
Isl.
Nebraska advertiser., 1859-07-14
Prohata Nntica-

WHEREAS 1t Appears that therearo claims exist
ing against The Estate Of George W. Blakely de-
ceased | have appointed MONDAY the 9th Of Sep
tember next as che hnai day for hearing an claims
against said Estate, and All persons having claims
against said estate are hereby notified to CID the
same at my Office, or With tho Administrator Of said
Estate on or before that day, or they wiz be forever
barred from recovering such claims and from setting
off the same in any action whatever.
Given under my band this 9th day of june 1854.
RI. WHITNEY, Probate Judge.
Ordered that the above notice be publshed for SIX
successive weeks in the Nebraska Advertiser.
r. 81. WHIFNEYA
EATHANWAkEbY, Aauasdaior.
Beatrice, Gage county, Mt.
June 30th, 1853. rOf74Gt-S7
Nebraska advertiser., 1859-07-14
DeaIerS I'M. Land Warrants.

settlers will be pleased to know that
ne prices of Land Warrants either for
cash or fortune entries has declined very
IaerlaEy. See the advertisement Of
-oSHBAUGH & carson. Dealers in war
lSnls are all disposed to be more Iber-
d as 10 time, viz: letting them out for
> longer time than n year. "
Nebraska advertiser., 1859-07-14

NOTICE is hereby given thatby r~irtIaef an ux-
ecution issued from Tie Office Of the CLERK of the
Distict Court Of Nemaha county, Ncbuiska Terri
tory, agaih5 T. J. Faveri,o and ia faaof ~ cen.
Spriugie 4 Co., for the sum Of oushunlud andHEr
dollars and eighty cents; |, Davidson Eaters, Sheriff
Of said county have levied upfa and on Saturday
the 30th dry Of July, a. D.lS59, between the honrs
of ten o'clock A. u. ard three o'clock p H.. at The
door Of th8 house in which The last term Of the sud
Court was held at Brownvilis in said s0unty will
sell st public sale t. the Highest bidder. for cash in
hand as property Of sasd n. j. Favoftsto satisfy
said ezecntion, tie following descrihedi nalostate,
to-Bit The southeast quarter Of tho north east
quarter, Of section number fourteen, in. township
number FIVE, in range nuEbor %fuurtceu, east Of the
sixth principal meridian, a~ceUr}iDg ta The goyen-
ment survey. and situate in sdd Nemaha county to-
gether with all the improvements to said land be-
longing.
DAVIDSON PLASTERS.
Sheriff of Nemaha county. 3. II,
June 10th, 1859. n~1-gt-sT50
Nebraska advertiser., 1859-07-14
New Bridge.

Has Just been completed across the Ne
maha, at a poin opposite this city, near the
farms of Geo. Crow and VIM. Weddle.
This bridge was much needed, and the
projectors deserve great credit for their
efforts. Those on the West side Of the
Nemaha, can now get to Brownville
without going four or five miles out of
the way.
Nebraska advertiser., 1859-07-14
Ryan's Theatrical TrouDe.

Are now performing for the present
week in this city. They gave their FIRST
performance last evening, which was en-
tirely satisfactory. Mrs. KATE DESIn
RYAN as an actress, needs no commenda.
ton at our hands. She has made for her.
self a name co-extensive with the entire
country, as a most charming actress.
Don't take our word, but 60 and see
for yourselves.
Nebraska advertiser., 1859-07-14
Business.

Our old friend, ]. G. MELVIN, WI are
glad 10 learn has again gone into. busi-
hess. He has purchased thsr saw-mill
formerly owned by DIR. Hoover of Ne
naha City, and added thereto a grist-mill
and Store, which is an addition long de-
SIRED by the citizens of that part of the
county. Mr.. Melvin is an energetic
business man and has the confidence of
1l who know him. OF course his sue
cess is pertain.
Nebraska advertiser., 1859-07-14
Bad Casualty.

We regret to learn that Mr.. William
Segars-of Middleport, in this county, lost
bis infant daughter by drowning on the
lth inst. She was playing in the wa
er with a small brother, when she lost
per balance and was precipitated into the
Firer. The alarm was instantly made
oQt,aSSistance arrived too late to save her.
Nebraska advertiser., 1859-07-14
POnn's New Stock.

Since the issuing Of our last paper,
Mr.. Pom, on the Levee, has received a
large and splendid assortment Of goods
which he is selling on extremely faVora-
bic terms. Call around at Ponns; you
will be treated gentlemanly and dealt
with fairly.
Nebraska advertiser., 1859-07-14
PRpBATE MOTTO

WHEREAS application has been made t. tho
Probate Court Of Nemaha county, Nebraska l'erFi-
tory, Tor the appointment IF a General Admiuistrn-
tor 10 the Estate Of Mary Simpson, late Of said cOgn
II, deceased, notice il hereby given g an Yl1m it
may concern, that Thursday tue 4th day Of August,
A. D. 1859, is the day set for the hearing q said ap-
plieati0n at my Office in BroWnyille, in said county,
when and where al persons interested aro required
to appear and show cause why William HOblitzell
should not disappointed as sad Administrator.
GiyentundeF ny hand at Office Gais sd dag IF June,
1859. j. ]. WHITNEY,
Probate Judge.
June 23d, 1859. S3-GtsT
Nebraska advertiser., 1859-07-14
'aun's Literary Depot.

John II. Maun, Postmaster IN this city,
opening out a Literary Depot in the
Ost Office building. He is receiving by
kpress, and in advance of the mails the
hrious periodicals of the day. Daily pa
er Of Importance to business men can at
D times be had at Maun's. We hope
ohm may meet with sufficient success to
liable him to enlarge from time to time.
Nebraska advertiser., 1859-07-14
PrObate Notice.

WHEREAS application has been made h the
Probate Court Of Neniaha- county, Nebraska Terri
tory, for the appointment Of a General Administn-
tor Of the Estate Of Charles NJ. GreeYer, late Of said
county, deceased, notice is hereby given that SItur-
day the6 day Of August. is the day appointed for
hearing said applications, at my Office fa BroWnviIle.
in said eourtE when ana where an pers0us interest
ell in saidz Estate may appear and show cause why
Heath Nuekolls shall not be appointed said admins
traitor. ~
Given under nay hahd this 29ta day ~ JuDa, 1859.
~ n J. WHITNEY, Probate bulge.
June Goth, 1859. n2-6s-s7
Nebraska advertiser., 1859-07-14

An excellent opportunity is now offer
ed to our farmers and others wishing a
supply of fruit and ornamental trees.
Towering shrubs, vines, &c.
Messrs. HILLS, & Co., agents for
the celebrated FAHEEsTOcK & Sons,
Nurseries, Toledo, Ohio, are now in our
midst soliciting orders for a fall delivery.
They represent a reliable and very ex-
tensiye nursery, and u people should
not fail to embrace this opportunity Of
supplying themselves. Nothing is lOs'
by early and liberal planting Of trees,
shrubs, vines &c. Catalogues can be
seen, and orders received at this Office.
Nebraska advertiser., 1859-07-14
lob Printing.

JOB PrlntIng.
We are prepared to execute book and
lob work of all kinds, in a manner un-
surpassed anywhere. We have the latest
styles of type and cuts; keep none bat the
best of stock, and send out one but num-
ber-one work. Those wishing fine work
of any kind we will be pleased to serve.
BI-Our terms are cash on delivery of
the work.
Nebraska advertiser., 1859-07-14
Sherif's Sale

NOTICE is hereby given that by virtue Of an ex-
eeution issued from the Office Of the Clerk Of the
District Court for Nemaha County, Nebraska Ter
ritOry, against Alexander Hallam in favor Of Robert
Linford, ferthe samrof fourteen hundFedund twelve
dollars and twenty cents: /, Davidson Plasters,
sheriff Of said county, have levied upon, aud from
the door Of the house in which the last term Of said
Court was held at Brownville in said county, VIII
on the 8th day OF Aug, A. d. 1859, between the
hours Of nine o'clock A. NJ. and three o'clock, P. N,
sell, at public sale, to the highest bidder, for cash in
hand, the following described Real-estate together
with all the Mill property, Machinery and improve
ment thereunto belonging or in anyWise pertaining;
To-wit Blocks number thirty-four and thirty-fve
in Glen Rock in said county, as numbered and desig-
mated upon the original plat Of said Glen Rock, said
property to be sold as property Of said Halan to
satisfy said execution.
DAVIDSON PLASTERS,
Sheriff Of Nemaha Co., n. T.
Brownville, June 18th, 1859. 51-4t-S7,5 so
Nebraska advertiser., 1859-07-14
New Shoe ShOp.

In another column viii be found the
card of E. GREEN, who has established
himself in this place permanently for the
purpose of manufacturing Boots & Shoes.
He has shown himself to be a good work
man, and worthy of support. We hope
he may meet with a liberal patronage.
Nebraska advertiser., 1859-07-14
)SherifP's Sale.

NOTICE is hereby given, that by virtue Of an ex-
ecution issued from the office Of the Clerk Of the
District C0urt-of Nemaha county Nebraska Ferri-
tory, against AbramF +. Sherry and III favor Of Alex
andgr ID. Skeen, for the sum Of twelve dollars and
fifteen cents ], Davidson Plasters, Sheriff Of said
county, have levied upon and on Saturday the-23d
day Of July, AID. 1859, between the hours Of ten
o'clock N, and threa O'Clock P NJ, At thedoof o. the
house in which the last term Of the District Court
for said county was held, iRBrownYille in said county,
will proceed to sell to the highest bidder, for cash in
hand, rs the property Of said Sherry, to satisfy said
execution, the following described Real-estste, to-
wit Lot number twelve I'D in heck numbeE sixty
eight (6S(, in Nemaha City, as designated on the
original plat Of said City, and situate in said Ne
maha county,
DAVIDSON PLASTERS,
Sheriff Of Nemaha county, n. T
BrOwnville, June 29d, 1859. 52-4t-S75O