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Nebraska advertiser., 1859-08-18
How the Matter Stands at Present.

The following considerations are sug-
gested by the peace just concluded in
Italy:
Lombardy having been ceded to Pied
mont, it follows that the two fortresses of
Mantua and Peschiera, which have al
ways formed part of Lombardy, must be
given up to King Victor Emanuel. Lom-
hardy has a superfce of S,53S square
miles, and a population of $500, 900 souls.
Lombardy has hitherto been divided ad-
ministratively into nine provinces or del
egations, viz: Milan, Pavia, Lodi, Gre
ma, Cremona, Como, Mantua, Sondrio,
Brescia, and Bergamo. The fortified
towns of Mantua and Peschiera form part
of the province of Mantua. The fort
reSS of Pezzighettone is comprised in the
province of Cremona. After the annex
alton of Lombardy to Piedmont, this
kingdom, the Island of Sardinia, will con-
tain a superice of 37,640 square miles,
with a population of 7,000,00O As re-
CARDS territorial extent it will occupy a
tenth rank in Europe, and will come i'm
mediately after the kingdom of the Two
Sicilies, and stands before Portugal and
Bavaria. With respect TO population
Sardinia will stand in the ninth rank, on
a level with Naples, and will be above
Sweden and Norway, Belgium and Bava-
ria. The following table will complete
the comparison as regards Italy:
Nebraska advertiser., 1859-08-18
Bonner Of the Ledger,

In Bonner's last paper he speaks thus
of himself:
awe occasionally hear of individuals
who are part owners of the Ledger, who
are editors of the Ledger, or who fur
nished the capital to start the LEDGER
With reference to these assertions, we
would state that there Is only n propri-
etor, and only one editor of the Ledger,
and that the capital with which the Led
ger was started we earned as a compost
tor in a printing office. We never bor-
rowed one dollar and never gave a note
in our life. What the Ledger is, it has
been made by downright, hard work. In
our editorial department, W employ some
six or eight of the best writer's in the
country; but no one has the right, or
even claim the right, to insert a single
line in the columns of the Ledger, until il
passes through our hands, and if need be,
is altered or abated to suit our purpose.
With US, and with us alone, it rests to de-
eide whether an article shall be printed or
rejected"
Nebraska advertiser., 1859-08-18
Legal Notice


Stephen F. NuekOlls, plf. District Court for Ne
vs.. maha County, Nebraska
W. s.. Hall, Territory.
Russell Peery, and September term 1859
Us. HightOwer.
The above named defendants are hereby notified
that there is now on file in the Office of the Clerk
of the district court for Nemaha County, Nebraska
Territory, the petition of Stephen F. Nuckolls who
claims of them the sum of ninety-nine dollars and
seventy-three cents, with interest from the 10Th day
Of March, A. D. 1858, at the rate of thirty-six per
cent. per annum on q promissory note dated Sent
ember 10th, 1858, and executed to r. w. Frame,
Secretary of the Peru town company OF order, and
that unless they appear before the district court at
the next term thereof for Nemaha County aforesaid.
TO be held at BrOwnville in said county on Monday
the 18th day of September 1859, and answer to said
petition On or before the second day of said term,
the said petition will be taken az true and Judge
ment bydefault will berendered against said defen-
dants for the amount claimed with interests and
costs. McGARY & HEWETT.
Attorneys for Plaintiffs.
August 10Th 1853. 6-4w-S75O
Nebraska advertiser., 1859-08-18
$4,000 in Dust.


Several miners passed through this
place afew days since, showing specimens
Of gold from the mountain diggings,
amounting to several hundred dollars;-
but on arriving at St. Joseph, exhibited
$50, 900 worth how much more they had
is uncertain. Over $4,000 worth was
exhibited here a few days since; Mr..
Byers had over $4,000, and returning
miners daily pass through here confirming
the most favorable accounts of the mines.
1t is impossible to say how much gold dust
has passed through Omaha, for many
miners show but samples, and but few any
large amounts; there can be no doubt,
however, that one or two hundred thous-
and dollars is a small estimate.
1t will soon come for sale here, from
parties remaining at the mines, when we
can obtain better estimates. Speaking of
the exit of gold, the Rocky .Hountaia
News of July 23d says when we speak
of its being conveyed privately, we mean
that no less than eight miners have left
here for their homes within the last four
weeks, with not less than ten thousand
dollars each, of the dust, and perhaps
many more that we have no knowledge
Of" In fact we believe most Of the gold
going from the mines goes privately, and
is not reported on the way. Many are
returning for outfits, with reference to
permanent settlement there in the spring;
others, perhaps, on a visit to "Home,
sweet home" One thing is certain, that
most Of the returning miners show speci-
mems and all agree some find gold wheth-
er they do or not.
Messrs. Leaning, P. w. RansfOrd, and
---, we'll known citizens Of
Fl. Calhoun, have Just returned for their
families, and intend going back to the
mines at once. They say that from three
to five hundred sluices are in successful
operation, and that the result is at least
So 80 per day to a man, and in most cases
it is from five to fifty and one hundred.
They have exceedingly. fine specimens
both coarse and fine. Nh. Ransford OWNS
the claim from which Mr.. Greeley saw
$500 taken in n day. Mr.. Ransford
also showed a fine specimen Of ruby taxi
en- from the UNREASONABLE Republican.
Nebraska advertiser., 1859-08-18
August 18Th. 1859.
Legal Notice.

To Thomas L. MCoy and the Nemaha Valley Bank:
You and each Of you are hereby notified that
whereas at the last april, A. D. 1882 term Of the
District Court for NeInaha County, Nebraska Terri
tory, Judgment was obtained in favor Of Stephen f.
Nuekolls and against "The Nemaha Valley Bank"
for the run Of three hundred and thirty-six dollars
and eighty-seven cents, upon which said judgment
execution has been issued and returned in part IN
satisfied, and whereas said judgment was obtained
upon Bills of said Bank issued TO circulate as cur
reucy, and the sum Of three hundred and six dollars
and eighty cents remains unpaid thereon, the Plain
tiff has fled his petition in the Office Of the Clerk Of
the District Court for said Nemaha county, asking
that Judgment for the amount remaining unpaid as
aforesaid be entered up against the said WCOy as q
stakeholder Of said Bank as well as against said
Bank, and furthermore asking an attachment,
against the property Of you the said MCOy, and
furthermore charging that Richard Brown has prop
erty of "the Nemaha Valley Bank in his hands, and
asking that he be ordered TO appear and answer con-
corning the same on the morning Of the second day
of the next term Of said Court and you and each
of you are further notified that unlessyou appear on or
before the morning of the second dayo the next term
of the said Court to be begun and held at BroWnville
in said county on the 18th day of September, A. D.
1859, and plead to said petition, the allegations there
of will be taken as true'and Judgment rendered ac-
cOrdiDgIy.
McCARY &HEWETT,
E. Attys for Plaintiff.
BrownvlIe, ". T.. Aug. II, so. 6-5t-SlO
Nebraska advertiser., 1859-08-18

guarantee that all things will be In readl-
ness at the appointed time, than to know
MI. n. has the matter in charge.
This, as one of our cotemporaries has
remarked, is the First Territorial Fair,
and VIC have reason to hope and expect
it to be q creditabIe affair.
To those acquainted with Nebraska
City and its facilities we need not say a
single word as to the accommodations that
may be expected. Every accommodation
and comfort that can be desired, on such
occasions, visitors and exhibitors may rely
upon. The grounds will be convenient
and well arranged. Hotel accommoda-
tons and hospitality will be unsurpassed.
We hear that some persons in Nebras-
ka, because the premium list or some other
triding item doesnot e~aeAy sat, are dis
posed to manifest an indifference or luke
warmness. Now this is all wrong. Such
an affair was never gottenFup anywhere
and perfect satisfaction given to all. Let
US do the best we can now, and if the
present Board and officers are deficient,
and do not meet the wants, supply their
places with better men for next year
There is a remedy, and it cannot be secured
by a refusal to participate! Take right
hold everybody and let 1.-The tall roll"
Nebraska advertiser., 1859-08-18

and it remains with Nebraska City and
her great resources and influence to con-
troll the route and to have the steam train
then passing daily within view of her
beautiful and commanding e%minences.
Nodawayis a rich county, admirably
adapted in its topography to the construc-
ton of a road, centrally located to a
country of untold fecundity, and compris-
ing within her limits a number of wealthy
and enterprising citizens who will bid
largely for the route, and it will behoove
Nebraska City to arouse all her energies
and strain every nerve if she would hare
the advantage in this great enterprise,
so momentOuS-indeed so absolutely Uital
to her interests. Your people should take
action at once, and ascertain what is pro-
bable they can DO; for Col. Osborne is a
working man, and will press the roadfor-
ward over that route which offers the ear
Hest and best inducements.
1 have given you these facts and sug-
gestions crudely and briefly, in the mo-
ment of time allowed me, and you can
elaborate them and urge them upon your
citizens with all the f~ulIness and earnest
ness which they demand.
With great regard, &C.,
w. B. THOMPSON.
Nebraska advertiser., 1859-08-18
Sinking Of the Steamer Kate How
aTd-BOat Total LOSS-Value-
Insurance, &c.

At about 6 o'clock on Thursday ever
ing, the popular Missouri River Packet,
Kate Howard, Capt. Jos. S. Manson {;
Clerk, Moses billiard, while descending
the Missouri, struck a snag, or some other
hidden obstruction, in Usage Chute, below
the mouth of Usage river, and sunk in
five minutes. The snag struck near the
bow and tore The boats hull open, back
to the wheel, where, it struck. The boat
settled down on the snag, and yesterday
morning she was lying in fourteen feet
water astern, and about seven feet at her
bow, the water very nearly covering her
main deck.
The Kate Howard had one hundred and
twenty cabin passengers, about sixty of
whom were ladies, and the evening being
fine, many of the passengers were On the
hurricane roof when the accident occurred.
Capt. Manson promptly informed them
that the boat was going to sink, and this
announcement caused much alarm, which,
however, soon subsidized, as there was no
danger to life.
The passengers stayed aboard during
the night, in "a good degree of quietness
and resignation, all of COURSE ~sympathiz-
ing with Capt. Manson and Hilliard for
the loss of their fine boat. Under the cir
c~umstanees, the evening did not pass dis
agreeable on board the Kate Howard. A
meeting of the passengers was called, a
reverend gentleman made a speech, and
afterwards a prayer. Resolutions, such
as the occasion called for, were drafted,
and the Hates band played something
like a funeral dirge.
Nebraska advertiser., 1859-08-18
SHERIFFDS SALE,

NOTICE is hereby given, that by virtue Of an ex-
eeutlon issued from the Office of the Clerk of the
District Court of Nemaha county, Nebraska Terri
tory, against Abram F. Sherry and in favor of Alex
ander ID. Skeen, for the sum Of two hundred and
eighty dollars and seventy-fve cents 4: I. Davidson
Plasters, Sheriff Of said county, have levied upon.
and on Monday the 18th day Of Sept, A. D. 1859,
between the hours of ten o'clock A n and three
o'clock N, at the door of the house in which the last
term Of the District Court was held, in BrownviIIe
IN said county, will sell at public sale to the highest
bidder, for cash in hand, as the property of said
Sherry, and to satisfy said execution, the following
described Real-estate, tO-wit: Lots No. nine, ten,
eleven and twelve in block No. sixty-eight. in Ne
mahn city, as designated on the original plat of said
city, and situate in Nemaha county, together with
all the improvements, tenements and appurtenances
thereunto belonging or in anywise pertaining.
DAVIDSON PLASTERS.
Sheriff Of Nemaha county, n. II.
Brownville, Aug. 18th, 1859. 6-N-s75O
Nebraska advertiser., 1859-08-18
None Sold.
SATURDAY
lIS,O95 None Sold.

Making a grand total of 5I3,O72 acres
having been offered, of which 1852 acres
were sold, bringing Sl,S60.S0.
Without any intention on our part to
continue in opposition to land sales, we
may be permitted to say, now the land
sales are over, that the result is Just as
we predicted, as regards revenue, or aid
to The national treasury, from sales of
public lands, Our figuring shows the re-
ceipts thus far, at all the offices in Neb-
raska, a little over 900
will, without doubt, cover the amount.
From what we can learn, there were
really no lands sold at sales except a few
ehofee tracts in some desirable locality, or
olhims the residents upon which were not
entitled to the pre-emptiUn right
In this District the great rush was be-
fore the sales, by pre-emptOrs.
The prices at this office ranged from
Sl,25 10 as high as 81 per acre.
Nebraska advertiser., 1859-08-18
From the Mines.

Nearly or quite all the intelligence now
Being received from the Nebraska Gold
Mines, is Of the most Rattering character
confirming the existence of rich gold
deposits west of us.
During the past week, letters have been
received by persons in this place and Ne
maha City, from those who went from
this county. We have reliable authority
for saying THAI johnson, Edwards, Fields,
Cotton, and others from here, are averag-
ing $50 per day. $4,000 in dust has
reached this city since our last issue. We
also notice, from our exchanges along the
riTer, thar at nearly every point more or
less gold n being continually received.
The Brownyille route is still increasing.
in popularity. The returning travel bythis
route, has been, and is yet, immense, and
in no single instance is ii failed to be pro-
nounced the shortest and best-in every
respect. All who came in this way, will
return toy the Brownvile route in the
spring. We have conversed with those
who had gone out all the other routes and
coming ia ours, hesitate not to give it the
preference over any of the others, n
DIR merchants viii be prepared to fur
nish supplies IN the spring on terms
equally, al least, advantageous with those
of any other p%Ointon the river. OF this
there need be no doubt
Nebraska advertiser., 1859-08-18
State Organization.

Below we copy the preamble and reso-
lutions adopted by the citizens Of Otoe
county, relative to a State organization.
The press Of Nebraska so far is a unit
uponthis subject. In this section of the
country, we know of but one or two indi-
viduals who are opposed TO the project
Let US have a public meeting, and give
an expression of u views, in this county
upon this very important matter. If we
are to seek admission at the coming ses-
sion of Congress, we have no time to
spare.
"When in the course Of human events
circumstances demand that a people
should change their form of government,
to better their condition and secure for
after times all the blessings and immuni-
ties attainable under our free institutions,
and when we citizens of Otoe county are
satisfied that duty TO ourselves, to our
children, and to our country demand that
we shall at once attempt to rid ourselves
Of our present Territorial form of gov
eminent and seek to become a sovereign
State-Therefore, be it
RcSoIUed, As the sense Of this meeting,
and the people of Otoe county, are salts
fed hat as 4 child of a common parent,
we r entitled to claim admission as a
Sovereign State.
RESOLVED, Thatwe are satisfied that the
people of Nebraska are able to support a
State Government; that our population
entities us to admission as a State, and
hat duty demands we shall now take the
initiative steps TO consumate that end.
ReSolred, That looking to the past we
are proud of our history our people have
energeticaliy pursued the path of peace
full, honest industry and have attained
our present position in the legitimate pur-
suit of happiness and prosperity, while
we feel we have attained to that degree
which entities US to favorable consideration
by the Congress of the United States.
ReSOiUed, That we request the citizens
Of the ether counties of the Territory to
meet en- maSse, and give expression to
their views on this important matter.
ResolUed, That 1t is the duty of the Gov
ernor and other Federal Officers of the
Territory, to give US their aid and counte-
nance in this step, that they and the PEG.
pie may cordially fraternize and co-labor
faithfully together to secure for our fair
Territory all the blessings of a State
Government.
ReSOlUed, That we suggest TO the citiz-
ems of the whole Territory the expedien-
cy of holding a Territorial Convention, at
as early a day as practicable.
ReSoLUed, That we earnestly recommend
His Excellency, Governor Black, TO call
an extra session of the Legislature at the
earliest practicable moment, for the ex-
press purpose of taking steps to organize
Nebraska Territory into the State of Ne
braska.
ResoIred, That the newspapers of this
Territory, be requested to publish these
proceedings.
Nebraska advertiser., 1859-08-18
The MnrmOnS.

According to the Valley Tan, a Gentle
paper in Utah, the population of Mormons
in the United States and British Ameri-
can colonies in 1858 was not less than
$500, of whom $4,000 were resident in
Utah, 5000 in New York Sta1e, 1000 in
California, 5000 in Nova Scotia and the
Canadas, and 5000 in South America
In Europe there were $4,000, of whom
2 1000 were in Great Britain and Ireland,
5000 in Scandinavia, 1000 in Germany
and Switzerland, and in France and the
rest of Europe 1000; in Australia and
Polynesia, 2,400; in Africa, 100; and on
travel, $500. To these, if we add the
different schismatic branches, including
Strangites, Rigdonites, and Whiteites,
the whole sect was not less than I26, 900.
In 1859 there appears to have been a de-
crease in the population of Utah-the
number being only 81 ,O22, of whom 5000
were children. about 1000 women, and
1000 men capable of bearing arms
There are 3SS men with s or more wives
of these Is have more than 19 wives
73O men with S wives; 1,1OO with 4, and
2,400 with more than l wife.
Nebraska advertiser., 1859-08-18
Legal Notice.

White, Russell d Co, Plfs. District Court for Ne
VS.. maha County, NeF' ka
Albert Predmor and Territory.
T. NJ. Dryden DTS. September term 1859
The above named defendants, Albert Freedmen and
j. NJ. Dryden are hereby notified that there is now
on file in the office of the Clerk of the district Court
for Nemaha County, Nebraska Territory, the peti-
ton of White, Russell & Co., the said plaintiffs,
claiming of said Predmor and Dryden the sum of
one hundred dollars, with interest from the LIST day
OF July 1857, at h crate of ten per cent. per annum
on a promissOry note executed BY them to said plain
tifs or order, and bearing date July 18th 1851. And
that unless tho said defendants appear and answer
to said petition on or before the second day of the
next term of said Court, to be begun and held at
Brownville in said county, on Monday the 10Th day
of September A. d.. 1883, a default will be taken
and judgement rendered against them for the
amount claimed in said petition with costs.
McGARY 4 HEWETT, Att,ysfOr PTS.
August 18th, 1859. 6-4W-S75O
Nebraska advertiser., 1859-08-18
Sheriff's Sale,

z-nrFrr
NOTICE is hereby given that by virtue Of an ex-
ecutiOn issued from the office of the Clerk of the
Diitriet Court Of Nemaha county, Nebraska Terri
tory, againt Nathan Haywood, r. W. Furnas, r. v.
Muir and Thomas p. Haywood and in favor of James
N Hinton, for the sum Of Eve hundred and forty-6ye
dollars and nine cents; |, Davidson Plasters, Sheriff
of said county have levied upon and on Monday
the 10th day of September, A. D. 1859, between the
hours Of ten O'Clock A. N. and four o'clock P. NJ, ut the
door Of the house in which The last term Of the said
Court was held at Brownville in said county will
sell at public sale to the highest bidder for cash in
hand as property of said Thos P Haywood, to satisfy
said execution, the following described real estate,
to-Wlt The northwest quarter of section number
tWenty-fOur. in township number five, in range
number fifteen, east Of the sixth principal mere
dim, according to the government survey, and sit
uate in said Nemaha county, together with all the
Improvements to said land belonging.
a. DAVIDSON PLASTERS.
Sheriff of Nemaha county, n. 7.
BrOwnville, Aug. 18th, 1859. 6~-4t-S75O
Nebraska advertiser., 1859-08-18
Letter from the President.

" PiHSburg, July 30.
The following letter from President
Buchanan was received this morning by
Hon. William McCandless:
Bedford Springs, July 25, 1859.
MY DEAR SIR:-I received your kind
note of the 18th inst, also a leader from
the Post, Whilst l appreciate as it de-
serves the ability and friendship display
ed in the editorial, l yet regret that it has
been published. My determination not,
under any circumstances, to become a
candidate for reelection is final and con-
clusive-my best judgment and strong in
clination unite in favor of this course. To
cast doubts upon my predetermined pur-
pose, is calculated to impair my influence
in carrying out important measures and
to afford a pretext for saying these have
been dictated by a desire TO be re-nomin-
ated.
With kindest regards, &C., l remain
sincerely and respectfully,
Your friend,
JAMES BUCHANAN.
Nebraska advertiser., 1859-08-18

NOTICE is hereby given, that by virtue of an ex-
ecution issued from the Office Of the. Clerk of the Dis
trict Court for Nemaha county Nebraska Territory.
against james EntWistle and in favor of 1. I WHITE
4 Co., for the sum of one hundred and ffty-one
dollars and forty cents: ], Davidson Plasters, Sheriff
Of said county, have levied upon the following de-
scribed Real. estate in said Nemaha county, Nebras-
kF Territory, tO-wit The SOUTHEAST quarter of
the Northwest quarter Of Section number thirty,
t306 Township number FIVE (56 North of Range
number sixteen tl6l East Of the sixth principle
meridian. and viii, on the 18th day of Sept, A. ID.
1859, between the hours of ten o'cIock,A.M. and
four ocloGk, ?. M of said day at the door Of the
house III which the last term of said Court Of said
county was held IN Brownville, proceed to sell sad
land to the highest bidderfor cash in hand, in sat
~isIact'on Of said execution and judgment.
DAVIDSON PLASTERS,
Sheriff of Nemaha county, Mt.
BrOwnville, Aug. 18th, 1859. 64-S750
Nebraska advertiser., 1859-08-18
The Territorial Fair.

Since our last, we have had a personal
interview with S. F. NUcKoLLs, ESQ., Of
Nebraska City he, who is of enterprise
pOtoriety all over this country. He has
IN die main taken charge of the securing
snd preparing the grounds for the ap-
proachiAg Territorial Fair to take place
at Nebraska City on the 21st, 22d and
28d of September. We desire no other
Nebraska advertiser., 1859-08-18
Trustees Sale.

NOTICE is hereby given. that in pursuance of a
certain Deed Of Trust executed by James A. Adams
to Geo. F.. Bixby, to secure the sum of 1854 l6gIOO.
and dated Aug. H. 1858, bearing interest from date
at 20 per cent. per annum, and recorded on page "A
Mortgage Record No. l If Nemaha county, Nebraska.
!, Geo. f. Bixby, the Trustee named in said Deed of
Trust, will on Monday, September u, 1859, between
the hours of 9 o'clock A. N. and O'Clock p. at the
door Of the Office Of Register Of Deeds Of Nemaha
county in Brownville, syll to the highest bidder for
cash in hand lawful money, the following described
real estate, situate in Nemaha county, Nebraska viz
The 5. w. q of Section No. IL, in Township 5,
north Of Range Il, east, containing 100 acres. to-
gether with all the buildings, tenements, improve
ments and appurtenances thereuntO belonging. Said
sale to be made to meet the said note Of $3.50 I6JIOO
together with accruing interest, and bearing even
date with said Trust Deed.
GEO. F. BIXBY, Trustee.
August IS, 1859. 6L-sT5O