Nebraska advertiser., 1861-12-19

shall have passed off this "stage of ac-
ton" Press forward, then, with the
cause of temperance, the f%orerunner of a
high and precious state sin this life, and
that which is to come" The man who is
an habitual drunkard is not fit for earth,
heaven, or hardly for the lowest seat in
perdition, but all evidence is that a place
will be reserved for such, where the fire
is not quenched, and the worn dieth
not"
POLITICS.
1t would take full 1edged, live proph-
ct to tell what shape politics will assume
in the future in Nebraska. One or two
unsuccessful efforts have been made TO
effect an issue on the adjournment" be-
tween Republicans and Democrats. AL
though the mover of the question is a
Republican, the two parties are about
equally divided for and against, therefore
it cannot be used os a party measure.
FIRST PAYMENT OF THE MEMBERS OF
H LEGISLATURE.
Last Saturday, the 9TH inst, was a day
of general good feeling among the mem
bers of the Legislature in consequence of
receiving a few ~"spondulicks." The
clothing stores and hotels are beginning
to realize a "golden harvest" Methinks
the business of enacting laws will, if pos
sible, progress more delightfully."-, for you
know a "fellow'' requires the stimulus of
the mighty dollar to propell him to acts
suitable to the wants of the dear people,
tine laborer," we are told, SIS worthy
of his hire" and the quotation is highly
applicable TO the "sOions" of Nebraska.
as we'll as to other people.
MEMORIAL TO IN THE HOUSE.
The Memorial to adjourn came up in
the House to-day, and attempts made to
make it the special order for 8 o'clock,
P. NJ, but owing to a standing rule it
was lost. The session is too far ad-
vanced now for the Memorial to meet
with much favor. 1t will be voted down
almost to a man. Many who would have
supported ii at first will oppose !, on the
final vote.
REPEAL OF THE RoAD TAX.
That portion of our laws imposing a
tax of three dollars on each quarter Sec
zion of land has been repealed by the
Council, and do doubt will be concurred in
by the House. The revenue collected
under this law will more than liquidate
the War Tax of our Territory. Persons
owning large tracts of land will not have
to pay any more, if as much, to the Gov
eminent for War purposes, on a quarter
section of land. The Representatives
from all sections demand the repeal of
this part of our revenue laws, and from
this / Judge that it is obnoxious to the peO-
pie.
PREAMBLE AND RESOLUTIONS.
DIR. Holiday, of Nemaba, Introduced
the following Preamble and Resolutions
WHEREAS, The country we all love so much and
revere; the liberties secured by the blood Of our Rev
olutionary fathers, and which have through succeeding
generations been transmitted to us as an inestimable
Inheritance are being jeOpardizsd and their p~erpetuity
threatened by an internecine foe a people with whom
we have for nearly a century past fraternized as one
great and common family, but whose conduct now leads
rs to exclaim, "F9r it was not an enemy that reproached
me, then could I have borne it. But il was thou, a
mine equal, my guide and my acquaintance"
And whereas, All reason but seems in vain, and
painful as it may be, il has become necessary that the
powerful arm Of the Government must be brought into
requisition to preserve and perpetuate itself, the most
benefcient the world over saw and rs the powers that
be, in whose keeping the people have entrusted the sa-
boon have been and are now endeavOring to per-
form faithfully its duties, 1t becomes the duty not only
OF individuals, associations, and communities, but Of
the legislative ssemblies Of the States and Territories
to contribute words Of cheer, and show forth by ex-
desires for, and confidence In the efforts 70
crush out treason, put down rebellion, and restore peace, |
harmony, and prosperity, between The North and South;
old friendship revived, and all the relations u untnter-
rupted brotherhood restored. /
Therefore be il I
Resolred, That We approve OF war by our Govern
ment for the suppression OF the eauseiess and unh0ly
now Waged against it
ResOlVgd, That we hold the rebels against our Gov.
10 be outside the pale Of its protection.
ReSOEUed, That we do earnestly pray the Adniinistra-
a. n 10 use every means in is power q maintain the
cause Of the Government. protect the flag OF eur country
on every inch Of American soil, suppress the ~Tebellhn,
ard show forth to the world that We have yet a Govern
ment.
RESOLVED. That we TeeOmmend 10 the Congress Of the
United States now assembled at the city u Washington,
10 50 amend the act OF conaseation Of certain property,
as 10 embrace all kinds Of properly.
The foregoing Preamble and Resolu-
tons were made the special order of to-
at IL o'clock A. NJ. They will
meet with nc opposition, as all the ''fel'