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Nebraska advertiser., 1861-12-26
From the Legislature.
OMAHA. Dec. ~

OMAHA, Lee. II.
The Bill for an act to encourage the
growth Of sheep and swine passed the
Council.
Bill 10 authorize SheriGs. to serve and
return process issued by a Probate Judge
and Justices of the Peace, was read first
and second time and referred.
In the House, Mr.. Crow introduced
a bill to provide for an Estray Law.
A bill to regulate interest on money
was introduced.
Bill to change the time of the meet
ing of the legislature, passed House.
Some time was spent In the house dis
cussing the herd law.
OMAHA, Dec. 19.
In the House a bill to authorize Sum-
merland and Walter to keep a ferry at
Arago was discussed.
A bill to complete the two chambers
designed for the Legislature, passed the
Council.
A bill to authorize Avery Carter to
keep a ferry at Peru, passed the house.
Also a bill to encourage grape growing
pdSSCO tAiC AOuoCs
Mr.. Taylor introduced a memorial and
joint resolution in reference to a mail
route from Nebraska City to New Fort
Kearney, and from Nebraska City to
Ottomwa, Iowa. Bill passed and title
agreed to.
Mr.. Unthank moved that the report
from Committe on Agriculture, in refer
ence to Bill % and %, providing for the
growth of sheep and hogs, and encour-
agement of wool growing be adopted
Motion lost by vote of z to G..
MI. Taylor moved to amend by strik-
ing out 500 and exempting an unlimited
number of sheep for five years from tax
or exemption. Amendment lost
Mr.. Taylor moved the indeinate post
ponement of the report of the committee.
Question on the indefinite ~postponement
of the report, carried.
Mr.. Dundy introduced amemorial and
Joint resolution asking the Secretary of
War to station one company of Govern
ment troops in Southern Nebraska, was
taken up and on motion referred to a
committee, consisting of Messrs.
Mcpherson and Dundy.
Nebraska advertiser., 1861-12-26
Fron Saturday Mornings Bunetin.]

In Congress yesterday the House re-
Sumed discussion on the constitution. Bill
for twenty iron clad steam gun boats pas
eel.
In the Senate, Wade presented petit
ton from citizens of Ohio asking that
John G. Fremont be appointed Lieuten-
mi General.
Dispatches received at St. Louis from
Gen Pope, state that after a forced march
on the 18th, he got between the enemy,
encamped near Chepultepec, johnson CO.,
%, 900 strong, but as soon as they heard
Of his approach they beat a retreat to-
wards. Rosehill, leaving all their bag
gage, guns, munitions, sc. in Pope's po-
session. Gen. Pope then threw for
ward ten cavalry companies cavalry and
a section of artillery in purs1lt, follow
ing with the main body of his army "a
johnson, Bates county. The rebels, be-
ing so closely pursued, scattered in all
directions. Pope forced a body of cav
airy through, within fifteen miles of Os-
ceola, and captured $50 of their bag
gage horses. Other squads from 10 to
Is were taken, making the aggregate of
prisoners 800. Price has 5000 troops
At Osceola.
Geo. S. Fisher Of San Francisco, has
been appointed Vice Consul at Kanaga-
wa. Japan, in place Of H.. w. Dorr, sal
airy S. 5000.
Robt. Hawley of San Francisco, ap-
pointed Consul at BIaganilla, Mexico, in
place of A. Monel.
Washington Dispatches say private
letters received from distinguished states
men in England asserting that England
will not demand the release of Mason
and Slidel, but will require such repara-
ration as the u. S. can honorably grant.
Federal troops now occupying Beau
fort are fortifying themselves.
The steamship Atlantic has arrived at
New York from Port Royal; 1000 lbs
81 Sea Island cotton hud been secured.
Col. JEFF. c. Davis and Major Mar
ahall surprised the rebel camp at War.
Tensburg, Mo-, on the 18th, aud captur.
cd 300 prisoners, including three Coils,
IL captains, 1000 stand Of arms, 1000
horses, &c. Our loss is two killed and
eight wounded.
Nebraska advertiser., 1861-12-26

! Indiana, offered a resolution that the fu'
gitive slave law be so amended as 10 for
bid the recapture or return of any fugi'
tive from labor without proof that the
claimant is loyal. After much discus
sion the resolution passed.
The capture of 1900 rebels at Law
~repceburg, by Col. Jeff. c. Davis is re-
garded as the most brilliant explicit or the
war.
Major H. Hubbard of LIST Missouri
Cavalry, captured over sixty rebels a day
or two since, together with a large a.
mount Of baggage.
Gen. Pope and his assistants arc de-
termined TO rid Missouri of rebels. A
battle between the armies of Pope and
Price is expected every day.
Geo w. James, ex-minister to Bogo-
ia was arrested in Now York, yester-
day by order Of Secretary Seward, and
sent to Fl Lafayette
A great negro instruction is reported
in Mississippi, and an immense amount
Of property destroyed $4,000 Of Gen
Quitman's estate alone
The New Yolk Herald has the fol-
lowing Washington dispatches dated Dec
Doth.
Gen. Ord started on a foraging expe-
dition this morning, with the Fourth
of Bucktail Rifles, Col Kane, and Eas-
toms battery. Gen. Mccall thinking
they might be attacked sent on after them
two brigades. He and his staff also fol-
When Gen. Ord's command was
near Drainsville, they were attacked by
the enemy in ambush. A brisk engage
ensued. Easton's Battery was
along side of the Horton House,
poured terrible volleys on to enemy
Gen. Mccall came up and conducted the
battle. It continued an hour, when the
enemy finding our fire too hot for them
retreated in the direction Of Fairfax,
large numbers of dead on the
field. Our troops pursued short dis
lance and picked up wounded prisoners
Gen. Ord captured a large amount of
IF arms and clothing Sc, which the en-
3my left behind. Their less is estima-
ed at $50 killed and wounded. Our loss
TX killed and eight wounded.
Among rebels killed was Col, Thiler
# Kentucky.
Their force consisted Of three regi-
nents of infantry, one cavalry company,
nd a Battery, all under acting Briga-
.ier General John H.. Fordice of Ala
At nine p m, d troops returned with
fifty wagon loads of forage.
From Tuesday Mornings BulIetin.1
Quincy, %.
BY the latest news from Europe, we
earn that the Trent question continues
excite the public press. Large 100
.ound Armstrong guns were being dis
ributed among ships preparing for sea.
A great Irish mass meeting was held
t Dublin to consider affairs between the
United States and Great Britain. The
ran high in favor of sustaining
be cause of the United States.
Ireland strongly sympathizes with the
Government of the United States.
France will do nothing to Irritate the
government of Great Britain.
The Philadelphia Inquirer has a dis
from Baltimore Fl Pickers open
d fire upon Fort McRae.
What effect Is not stated,
Nebraska advertiser., 1861-12-26

nate IN financial affairs to recuperate and
paw off their Indebtedness. There are
few branches of business-perhaps no
other-in which men car engage with SO
little capital, and reap such speedy, cer-
tain and remunerative income. It would
render more certain, honorable and efec-
tive relief to a class Of people who the
Legislature has been ~endeavoring to aid
for several years past, than all the ''Stay
Laws" Homestead Laws, :" Statutes of
Limitation" and such like enactments
which have been or may hereafter be
passed.
The wool crop always finds a ready
market, and demands cash. Under pres
ent circumstances, the cultivation of con-
ton being so seriously interferred with,
both the market and price will be doubly
encouraging and remunerative. While
our heavy cereals and stock find but poor
market, by reason Of a want of shipping
facilities, this product could always be
shipped to advantage. Again: say that
there were a million Of sheep in the Ter
ritory, we have a home demand for at
least three million bushels Of grain an
nually, with which to feed them during
the winter. But more mon on this sub
ject. r.
Nebraska advertiser., 1861-12-26
The Adlournment Question.

We are glad the members Of the Ne
braska Legislature decided not to adjourn
until the expiration Of the Constitutional
limit Of their term. In the Council the
members met the question boldly voting
it down by 9 to 4. But the House, "Ie,
it slide" without bringing it to a final
vote.
The people, in this county at least, will
endorse the action Of the legislature on
on this question. So far as cur CONVEX
sation has extended, we have found but
two or three men who were in favor of
an immediate adjournment, after they had
considered the subject in all it features.
1t is true this War Tax will be heavy
upon many taxpayers. But about S..
900 Of this Tax is paid on the property
Of non-residents-wealthy men, many Of
them living in the Southern Confederacy
Had it been possible for the Legisla-
tuTe to have diverted TIE entire sum appro-
priated for Legislative expenses. to the
payment Of the Tax. this property would
have been exempted, and Of course lost
TO the Territory, for the residents, be it
remembered, pay not quite S14, 200 1t
may not, perhaps, be always right, or
good policy, to legislate to "skin'' the
non-residents. But it certainly is wrong
to exempt them from bearing an equal
share of the public burthen.
Another rtem--the territory reserves
over $1,000, for the collection of this
tax. This makes the sum saved to the
Territory. over $1,000.
But bad the Legislature done its part
towards the divertion proposed, it IS pos
sible, and even probable that Congress
would have neglected or refused to have
acted upon it, either for a want of time,
or for some other reason.
Again, a lage amount of the money
appropriated for Legislative expenses .
was expended before the legislature had
been in session one day. And had they
adjourned at the expiration of the first
week, they could not have saved to the
Government over one half or one third
of the sum.
Some argue that, Though it is true,
there will be a few thousand dollars more
gold in the Territory than if Congress
had diverted it to the payment of the
tax, yet it will go into the pockets Of the
Legislators, and the clerks, and be no
benefit 10 the Masses" True, it will first
go into their pockets. bot they viii use it
to pay their debts, and start it into cir
culation. But a small par: of the mem
bers' per diem will remain in Omaha as
board is cheap, balls are out of fashion,
and the Legislators are "alI' temperance
men.
Nebraska advertiser., 1861-12-26
From wednesday Horning'1 BuTletinl

QUINCY, Dec. %.
Dispatches to the Tribune say that
Lord Lyons has made his first official
communication to the Secretary of State.
Contents are not known.
There has been a rupture in Richmond
between Gen. Wise and jeff. Davis
Wise will probably resign, and o. Jen-
nings Wise will oppose JEFF Davis's ad-
mlnistration in his paper.
Government has received intelligence
that General Scott will Immediately re-
turn. He will undoubtedly bring impor-
tant information.
Gen. Halleck has issued an order ma
king death the penalty for cutting down
telegraph wires or burning railroad
bridges. SecessIonists and their slaves
will be required to repair all damages to
railroad bridges, Sc, near where they
live.
A fire occurred in New York yester-
day, destroying Hegman & Co.'S Drug
Store, l6l, Broadway. Loss $4,000.
Carrot Davis, Senator from Kentucky
was in his seat, for the first time, yes
terday.
Qurrcy, Dec. 81.
In the House, yesterday, were passed
Wilson's resolutions, prohibiting U. S.
officers from using any of their force for
the purpose of returning fugitive slaves.
Morrel reported a bill increasing the
duties on sugar, tea and coffee. The
proposed increase will yield a revenue
of eight millions should the importation
remain the same as usual.
Tenton introduced a bill granting lands
for a railroad from the Missouri River
to San Francisco.
The steamship North Star, from As
pinwall, arrived. The French transport
ship Resource, bound to California had
been wrecked forty miles south of Val
paraso. Six hundred passengers were
on board, and only five or six were saw
ed.
Dispatches to the New York Post gives
the rumor hat Mason and Slidel were
to be released. And an order issued TO
ship them to Halifax. The rumor not
believed,
The Tribune has dispatches which say
that Lord Lyons had an interview with
Secretary Seward yesterday. 1t was of
a friendly nature.
Lord Lyons is to have a Christmas
party, and has issued invitations.
Gen. Kelly is driving the rebels be-
fore him near Winchester.
VIM. chickering's of Illinois, has been
confirmed Governor of Washington Ter
ritory.
Robert Saley, of California, is ap-
pointed consyI to Mansanella.
Skirmishes occur almost daily on the
Potomac. One occurred near New Mar
ket Bridge yesterday, in which thirty
rebels were killed.
The New York Times publishes a state
ment that Lieut.. Hurd of the Main Cd
Regiment, taken prisoner at Bulls Run,
and confined in Jail at Charleston, had
escaped during the great fire, and is now
in New York.
Col. Corcoran also escaped, but has
not been heard Of since.
The Arago has arrived off Cape Race
Gen. Scott is a passenger. He had an
interview with NapolsOn before leaving
France.
Nebraska advertiser., 1861-12-26
FRIDAY, December 90.
HOUSE.

hOOSEs
The resolutions of Mr.. Clark, with
reference to banking, were adopted.
Mr.. Allgewahr introduced a memorial
and joint resolution relative to school
lands on the half breed Reservation in
Richardson county. Read first and Sec
ond time and referred.
SATURDAY, December 81.
The memorialan joint resolution rela-
tive to making Omaha a distributing Office,
was taken up and passed.
A bill for an act to encourage the
growth of grapes vas taken up and pass
ed.
A bill for an act to repeal an act for a
Territorial road from Nebraska City to
Brownville. Passed. Also
Memorial and joint resolution asking
Congress to station two companies of
soldiers in Southen Nebraska.
Nebraska advertiser., 1861-12-26
SATURpAY, December 81.

On motion of Mr. Taylor it was
RESOLVED, That the Committee on Ed
ucation be requested to examine, ascer-
tain and report to the Council, with all
C%onveniet speed, how much money our
present School system has cost the Terri
tory per annum, since it was adopted and
whether u present School system can
not be greatly improved by being made
more practical.
A bill to encourage the growth of
Grapes, was read a second time ; it has
already passed the House.
A memorial asking that two companies
of U. S. soldiers be stationed in the
southern part of Territory, was taken
up and passad.
Nebraska advertiser., 1861-12-26

QUINCY, Dec. 81.
Dispatches Of British Ministry receiv-
ed at Washington is more sensible and
moderate than was represented by the
British Press. Nothing peremplory or
imperative is addressed to our Govern
ment. and nothing which cannot be set
lied by diplomacy.
Gen. Burnside's expedition, consisting
Of ten regiments, at Annapolis, are rea.
dy 10 60 South.
In the House, yesterday, Julian of
Nebraska advertiser., 1861-12-26

fed "fellows," in Douglas and SarPy say,
in their speeches, 1--WE have the bull by
the horns and we are going 10 hold on, let
the consequences be what they may
Again they say, 1--WE know the South
Platte has more voters than we of the
North Platte, but we are too smart to
vote for a new a-ppOrtiOnment; the power
is in our hands, and We are going to keep
it."
Now, how do you like the sentiment Of
our North Platte brethren? Will the
freemen Of the part of the Territory in
which you live, submit to such scandulous,
outrageous treatment? If the war is to
be renewed, let South Platte proudly
breast the fire, and may she have her
rights, and no more, ere the smoke Of the
battle is swept away! Justice should
rule, "though the heavens fall" IS the
motto that should be stamped in glowing
colors upon your banner, and show forth
to the miserable "ons-hOrse pOcer" that
the scepter shall depart from "Judah."
The time is at hand when the music
must be faced, and the man in the Coun-
Gil, or House, who casts his vote, or in
fuence against so just a measure, hews
out his W political tombstone, and rears
it above his. own worthless remains, "un-
wept, unhonored and unsung." Amen,
and men!
GAN ACT TO ENCOURAGE wooL-GRowING,''
VIII pass the Council and House, and
no doubt receive the approval of the
Governor. Five hundred head Of sheep
are exempt from sale on Execution, and
any number free from taxation. These
are the features of the bill in the House.
The Council have passed a bill exempting
five hundred head from execution and
taxation. So you see n or the other Of
these bills will become a law. It's Oper-
atoms will be highly beneficial, inviting
capital to the Territory, and enhance our
prosperity. We have, perhaps, the best
adapted country for this business in the
West. This fact should be more gener-
ally known among the peopOle Of the
East, and particularly among those who
are acquainted with the wool growing
business. Your members went in for the
sheep bill to a man. Several able speeches
were made in the Council and House on
the subject. 1t is a most important bill,
and l believe will suit US, at least, at this
juncture in the affairs of Nation and Ter
ritOry. PAwNEE.
Nebraska advertiser., 1861-12-26
THE ADVERTISER.
R.w. FURNAs EDITOR.
THURSDAY MORNING. DEC. %, 1861.

Then up with our flag let it stream on the air!
Though our fathers are cold in their graves,
They had hands that could strike, they had souls
that could dare,
And their sons were not born to be slaves!
Up, up With that banner where'er i tmay call,
Our millions shall rally around
A nation Of freemen that moment shall fail
When its stars shall be trailed on the grsund.
The Editor Of the ADVERTISER has
been at Omaha for several weeks. He
will remain there until after the adjourn
ment of the Legislature.
Nebraska advertiser., 1861-12-26
Omaha, Dec. %, 186


The "Herndon' was a scene of the
most u~nbounded meriment and s%ociality
on last Friday evening, in consequences
of the Governors "levee." The order
of the occasion was as follows
Presentation of the members of the
Council and House of Representative by
the Hons w. F. Sapp and A. D. Jones,
after which a considerable time was a.
greeably devoted to prOmenading. Among
the male promenaders l noticed Bishop
Talbot of Nebraska City Judge Stree
ter, r. w. Furnas, Editor of the Adver-
tiser, aud a number of the Nebraska
"Solons." The Advertiser Editor play
ed the gallant, just as if he was used to
the "game." Robert" is at home any,
where, "a quality rot possessed by one
or two of your delegates to the Nebras-
ka Legislature,) especially in the socie-
ty of pretty women The Bishop and
the editor We'd with each other rs to
which could pile on the agony" the
most; the latter clearing off the palm"
with ease. Your venerable looking
Councilman could be seen mixing in"
with the gentlemen, but maintained a
respectable distance from the "fair ones"
About midnight refreshments were fur
nished to the mirthful guests, after which
the young folks, and a few of the "old
ones" enjoyed a shake of the heel.
The '%'levee" closed to the satisfac-
ton Of the most captious, save the mis-
fortune of two Councilmen, through ex-
cessive bashfulness, negIecting to attend
to the sinner man, and a sudden absquat-
ulation early IN the evening, of a Repre-
sentative, when invited to be presented
to the Governor. There was, / believe.
a complaint against some of the Omaha
gents for a want of pliteness at the ia,
bic. Your correspondent, however, did
not notice it. consequently, speaks only
second handed. Suffice it to say it was
a splendid affair, and creditable in all
respects. and will be remembered with
pleasure in after years.
The Governor and lady nave already
made many warm friends in Nebraska.
He is plain, sOciable, kind, and gentle
and peculiarly adapted to conduct
the affairs of the Territory in a manner
to its usefulness. He does not
seem to be one of your "fast meng'' Such
Is we have had heretofore to preside
,ver us as Governors. But cool headed,
and better still, no f~requenter Of
leqd.faHs. Thanks to this Administra.
ion for, at least, officials who conduct
themselves with self-respect.
Mrs. Saunders elected the admiration
# all as being the most unobtrusive and
ady-like of all the ladies on the floor.
4 better woman, l venture to say, can
10 be found in any community, East or
The attention of your readers
however, must be directed to some other
TENS at the Capital. :
The APPoRTIoEMEET BILL.
Of which / spoke in my last commu- !
%icatiOn, has. during the past week, been
warmly discussed in the Council. Tay-
Dr. of Otoe went in on his nerve when L
be bill came up last Monday. Little {
nd Bslden declared that they would t.
Nebraska advertiser., 1861-12-26
The War for the Union.
BY TELEGRAPH!
QU1ScY, Dec. 10.

DISPATCHES from Washington to New
York papers say, there was a rumor tina
Mason and Slidell would be delivered up
Il is pronounced false by high authori
ty,
The President will send a message t.
the Senate tomorrow, on our relation
with Great Britain.
Richmond and Norfolk papers OF the
18th have been received at Washington.
The news from England had reached
both places, and was producing intense
excitement,
Correspondence Richmond papers says
the rebel Notifications at Centrevllle and
Fairfax are completed. They are pre-
pared for an attack from Mcclellan.
Sec. Chase is in New York on hnan-
cial visit.
FoRrREss MoNRoE, Is.
Bv flag of truce to-day we have re-
ceIved Richmond papers of yesterday.
The Richmond Wing has a few addi-
tional particulars of the attack on Ed
ward Johnson's force.
AT camp Allegheny the federals were
reported five thousand strong. =,
The fight began at l A. M and lasted
seven hours, when the federals were re-
pulsed. The federals carried away their
wounded, but left from 80 TO 100 dead
bodies on the. field.
Johnson's force was 1900, and after
the battle he was reinforced by two ad-
ditional regiments.
The following kilograms are from late
Sothern papers:
Memphis, Dec. l4.-Three thousand
federal lroops at Paducah marched TO
Vienna, on Tuesday, aud burnt some
dwellings, lumber piles, sc. They re-
turned 10 Paducah, but made no attack
on Fort B~eauregard. All quiet at Co.
lumbus, Ky. JEFF Thompson recently
surrounded a party of federals guarding
the bridge between Charleston and Birds
point, killing four and capturing two of
the bridge guards.
Memphis, Dec. 13'-At Columbus,
Ky, there was a great commotion yes
terday. More troops have been sent to
Gen. Bond at Felecina, and also a regi-
ment to Union city The federals at
Cairo have changed their policy. No
one is allowed to leave their, and all
communication has ceased. The Gov
eminent transports are idle IL the day
time, but busy at night.
FoRTREss MoNHoE, IL.
From the Norfolk Day Book Of to-day,
we learn that in the rebel Congress on
the 18th, Henry G. Burnett and Judge
Monroe we're sworn in from Kentucky,
which State has just been admitted into
the Co~nfyderacy.
WAsHINcToE, Is.
The proclamation of Gen. Phelps, at
Ship Island, is condemned by all classes
of politicians. If was his individual act,
and must therefore be regarded accord
Frankfort dispatches say the Select
Committee reported resolutions expelling
Representatives Elliot and Matthewson
on merit, and Ewing, Silvertooth, Born
and King for aiding the rebellion.
A letter from a prominet officer at
M~unfordsville says the divisions of Gems.
McCook, johnson, Wood and Rousseau
rested on the northern bank of Green
River. on Sunday.
A letter from Lebanon Of the 18th
Gays Gen. General Thomas's division is
making rapid preparations, and will leave
in q few days.
Nebraska advertiser., 1861-12-26

Youth has the same depth of thought
as age, but wants the lead line which
its profundity.
In private, watch your thoughts. In
the family, watch your temper. In COM
pRny, watch your tongue.
Nebraska advertiser., 1861-12-26
From Kentucky,

LOUISVILLE, Dec Is.
The recent Mumfordsville engagement
considering the ~disproportion of numbers,
proves the most brilliant victory yet
achieved. -Four companies, about $50
men, of Willich's regiment, led by Lieut..
Col. Won Weber, drove back over 5000
rebel cavalry, artillery and infantry.
They were first attacked by a regiment
of Texas cavalry, whom they repulsed
and followed, when they were drawn into
ambush and fred at from all sides by
rebel infantry. The federals returned
the fire vigorously. and stood their ground
until the rebels fell back, leaving their
dead and most of their wounded on the
field. Our loss was 10, while the rebels
loss was about so killed.