Nebraska advertiser., 1864-01-28
HOUSE.
Ian. 25.

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HOUSE.
Jan, 20,
Mr.. Dorsey, of Nemaha, presented a
petition from the citizens of Nemaha
county in relation to a Territorial road.
Referred.
Mr.. Heaton, Chairman Of the Gem
mittee on Agriculture, submitted a re-
port on II. f. No. So, a bill for an act TO
encourage the growth Of sheep, recon-
mending the passage Of the same with
out amendment. Report accepted.
Mr.. Richie, of Douglas, introduced
II. f. No. 81, a bill for an act in rela-
tien TO sheep running at large. Read
the first and second time, and referred
to The Committee on Agriculture.
Mr.. Pardee, of Cass, introduced H. f.
Nc. 81, a bill tor an act In relatisn TO
the admission of attorneys at law to prac-
tios in the courts Of this Territory. Read
first time.
Mr.. Cadman. of Clay, introduced H.
F. No. Sc, a bill for sn act to locate a
Territorial read from Brownville to the
Salt Basin. Read first tina.
H.F N. So, a bill for an act to amend
an act entitled an act to incorporate the
North Nebraska Railroad Company, wa
taken up, and,
Onmotion was referred to the commit
tee consisting of members from Otoe
county.
H. No. Is, a bill for an act to RS.
gulate the practice and proceedings in
Chancery. was taken up and,
On-@otian, uas made tho special or
der for Wednesday next, 9Th inst. al 10
o'clock.
On melton, House adjourned until ten
o'dock tomorrow.
lIr. Butler, on engrossed and enrolled
Bills reported C. q %. joint resolutions
relative to claims against the Territory.
Also, C. B. No. is, a bill for an act to
repsal an &C! to provide for special terms
of The Supreme Court; as correctly en-
CROSSED.
Mr.. Little, of Douglas, gave notice
thathe would on to- morrow or some sub
seq9snt day introduce a bill for an act to
incorporate the Platte Valley Bridge
COMPANY.
1tr. Fisher. of Nemaha, gave notice
that le would on ts-morrow introduce a
bill . provide an extraordinary bridge
fundin each county, on a vote of the
peepe.
MI. Doom, of Cass, gave notice of a
bill fr an act to authorize the Governor
of this Territory, 10 offer rewards for The
apprehension Of criminals fleeing from
justice.
Nj Butler. of Pawnee, gave notice
that b would at an early day in the
session introduces bill to authorizs the
COUNT commissioners of Gage county to
dispose of certain town lots j q the town o.
Bea;r ce, situated in Gage cuon!y, Ne
braskt Territory.
On motion of Mr.. Fisher, Council ad-
journed until ten O'Clock tomorrow
morning.
SiRce tho horrible loss of life in the
earthquake at Mendoza, nothing has ap.
preached in mournfulness the spectacle
presenied to-day by the magnificent cap
italo Chile. BY the conhagralion Of
the jesuit church on the evening of the
Stb inst, more than two thousand victims
we've suddenly hurried into eternity, by
the . 81 fearful Of ali possible deaths,
thai of Ere.
II has bsen the custom for the past Ave
years to celebrate the ''month Of Mary
wllA great zeal and pomp, in the Church
OF the Cempania or Jesuit Church, stu
atsd at the corner Of the street Of that
name and Bandera street, and fronting
the piazaeIa of Compania. The eurale
having organized a religious association,
known as the Daughters Of Mary. !" has
held aEaual services during said month.
wiLdiIg up upon the Sth with a gruua
i~ilumisation Of the church and sermon in
the evening. at which all the members
were earnestly en.reated to be present.
THIS ysar, determined to eutshine all
former exhibitions, he made arrange.
Behls to adorn the church with garlands
Of aoFsrs, colossal statues, and with an
unprecedented number of lights.
Tai church was filled with the derout
all day, and towards nightfall a continu.
Gus sfeam of human beings, almost ex-
clusiely wemeD, poured into the church
until very avenue vas denseIy packed,
and he steps Of the church and far out
into he plaza were filed with a hushed
and meeting crowd.
TIE doors were all then closed. save
the Iain entrance, for the double purpose
of pByenling the confusion o~ccasioned By
late EomeEs and Of making the Voice Of
the preacher more distinctly heard. AT
a little before seven, the assistants be-
gan lighting up the church and were
just finishing the grand altar, the rest of
the juilding being fully illuminated with