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Nebraska advertiser., 1864-12-22

in both labor and material since the con-
tract was made, This rise, il must be
evident to every one, could not be fore
seen and the consequence 10 Mr..
Wheeler has been forced, in order TO
complete the bridge, 10 expent upwards
of $500 more than he was to receive for
it. His was the lowest bid, estimating
labor and material previous to the rise.
We have been called upon to sign a Pc
titien TO our Commissioners TO make up
this loss, we dad so, and would respect
fully-urge upon the Commissioners that
the amount be appropriated. 1t is but
Just that this should be done.
Nebraska advertiser., 1864-12-22

We are much pleased to learn that
the Public Well project is again on the
move, and this time with every prospect
of success. We were shown the list Of
subscriptions taken up for this purpose,
AID it indicates an interest which will
make it succeed. Mr.. Hoadly has the
subscription papers and we would urge all
who have net yet done so to call on him
and make a donation toward this truly
public enterprise and we hope our City
Father may see fit to appropriate some.
thing towards il. The location-north-
west corner of Main and First streets
Is a central one, and is the most advan-
tageous site that could have been select.
ed, wherein case a fire should break
out in the business portion of the city
1t might be the means of saving a han.
dred times its cost.
Nebraska advertiser., 1864-12-22

large assortment Of new and popular songs, ballads
duets, ~quartetts, and choruseO, issued daily. AmOug
the most popular are, Shall We know each other there.
Lowrey; Why have my loved ones gone; viii be true
70 the Oh, there's No such girl as nine, b. Foster !
Mothers love Is true Sweet love, forget me not g.,
by Keller, IS cents each; / hear sweet voices siEgtnE :
Home Is home; Forget II you can. but ~forEayes ~
Thomas. 30 cents each.
Instrumental Nusis for the CianO Fcrte-We are
coming Father Abraham, SIX hundred thousand more ;
Always look on the sunny side; Shall we know each
! other thers2 SCI With brilliant variations BY Gr0bes
90 cents zach.
Polkas, Waltzes, Marches, Quicksteps, Quadrtlls,
&C, by popular authors. All kinds 10 Singing and In
structioI books. Catalogues mailedf free to any sddress.
MUSIC mailed at the above pr.cas.
Nebraska advertiser., 1864-12-22
THE NEW YORK WEEKLY HERALD.
The Cheapest Paper in The World.

.
The extensive and Comprehensive facilities il
its possession enables thslPEoPRIBToB Of the WERk-
LY HERALD 70 guarantee the latest and most re-
liable information possibly to be obtained, not only
from ali parts Of the United States, but from ST
parts Of the world.
It's home correspondents, engaged at heavy cost,
and connected with each new naval and military
expedition Of the goVernfnent, prove that it is de-
terminsd to leave no spot uncovered BY its opera
tions apd no event can occur that shall not find i'm
mediate report il its columns. Ii costs the propFiS
etor over one hundred thousand dollars per year
to maintain its corpsof correspondents IN the held.
In its collation. of Foreign News the HERALD has
for years held q high position, and it will eddeavor
in the future to maintain the stand it has assumed.
II has special correspondents stationed in all the
principal cities Of the world.
It's Geographic arrangements extend to wherever
the electric wires arestretehod. Yhen-the Allan
tic cable ia ] laid, which feet will soon be accomplish
ed, kilograms will be received from Europe and
Asia, as well as from the United States. Then our
readers will have the events Of the week In sl
parts Of the civilized wO{id regularly and clearly
laid before them.
The proprietor devotes a portion Of the paper to
Literature, Fashion. Agriculture, the Mechanic
Vrts, Sporting Matters. Business, Theatrical and
Financial Reports, Cattle Markets, General News.
and reports Of all events calculated to form an OK
cellent metropolitan neWspapsr-s weekly photo
graphic view Of the events Of the World-snd all 81
q very low price,
The YEEKLY BKRALD is issued every Saturday
morning, and furnished At the following rates =
One copy ~
EiVecopies %
Ten copies. 80
Any larger number, addressed to names Of sub
scribsrs, 81 so each. -
An extra copy will be sent 70 every clsb Of ten.
Twenty copies, to oue s@dress, one year, as, and
any larger number at ~ sans price.
An extra copy will be sent TO clubs OF twenty.
Advertisements to q limited number will Dc in
serted in the WEEKLY HEkAED.
The WEEKLY HERALD, three cents per copy
Ten dollars per year for tf<h hundred and sixty
three issues. Five dollars for six months. Two
dollars and City cents for three months.
JAMES GORDON BENNETT,
Editor and Proprietor
North est corner Of Fulton and Nassau streets.
New York city, N. Y.
There are no travelling agents for the HERALD.
Nebraska advertiser., 1864-12-22
THB LAIIRSFRIEBI,
A MONTHLY MAGAZINE
LITERATURE AND FASHION.

The January number Of our New Magazine ha
net With = very catering reception from the journ
ais Of the country. Read the following Am0nf
many.
TEE LADrs FRIEND.-This is The title Of 9 new
magazihe published in our city BY DeacOn& Peter
son, No. sic Walnut Street. AS its title indicates
it is emphaticaily the lsdy's friend, AID Is replete
with ever vthine calculated to please and instruct
The eorps Of contributors 70 its columns embrace
some Of the best literary talent in this county and.
in England. The fashion plates IN tins nameer,
January, are superb and Of the latest style, while
there is an abundance Of patterns Of all classes and
descriptions. Gabriel Wilkes "Return from the
War" is q SPLENDID steel engraving, from adesign
prepared expressly for the Magazine. This new
enterprise is eminently deserving the patronage Of
our lady Observation-Disclosures Inquirer.
NEW LADIES MAGAzINE.-Messrs. Deacon q
Peterson have just placed before the public the nrst
lumber Of q new magazine, called The Ladys
Friend. 1t is evidently very we'll edited. By Mrs.
Henry Peterson is well printed and handsomely
illustrated, and is full Of excellent original reading
Among its contributors are Mss Eleanor q. Don
nelly, whose excellent little sketch called, %Gabriel
Wlkiss Return {" appears with a steel engraving in
this number Miss. Eugenia Mott, Mrs. Peterson,
Miss Virginia Townsend, MaLiQp Harland, and
many others. "a Medieval HP BY Mrs. Ban
dolph, probably contains the D3e thoughts OF the
number.-Forney's Press Philadelphia.
TERM: CASH IN ADVANCE.
leopy, one year, SZ-00
2 copies, one year, 300
4cOpies, one year, QUO
8 cOpies, land one to getter up Of club, l2O0
20 copies, and one to getter up Ofclub1 $500
One copy Of the Post and one Of the Lady's
Friend, 5,VO
Subscribers in British North America must remit
twenty in addition to the annual subscription,
as we have to prepay the Q. S. postage on their
papers.
As the price Of The Post Is the same as that Of
Of The Lady's Friend, the Clubs may be composed
exclusively Of the paper, or partly Of the paper and
partly of the Magazine. OF course, the premium
may be either one OF the other, as desired,
The matter in the paper viii Always be different
from that in the magazine.
Specimen numbers Of the Post sent gratis. Ad-
dress.
De CON 4 PETERSON,
No. 319 Walnut St., Philadelphia.
Nebraska advertiser., 1864-12-22

We learn from the Plattsmouth Sen
tinel, that a man by the name of David
Jordan. living some six miles west of
that place, was frozen to death, on the
10Th, while OF his way home. He had
succeeded IN getting within a hundred
yards of a house where his wife was
waiting for him, and with a of his
horses was found frozen to death next
morning.
Nebraska advertiser., 1864-12-22

The members of the Brownville "Ly,
ceum, Library and Literary Association
have determined upon increasing their
already extensive librarp. This is a move
in the right direction, and we are pleased
10 learn that they are iuc~ceeding so well
s~Ireadyhas $500 been subscribed without
much eKertiOn on the part of the COM
miiIee to receive subscriptions. We be-
ileVe this can be doubled, in which event,
we can have the best library in the Ter.
tory.
Nebraska advertiser., 1864-12-22
The Athsaeiau Collection.

contains between four ard ave hundred pages % tunes
and hymns, new and old, Of the choicest kinds, 81
church, Sunday school, revival, missionary, teupsranc'
prayer and conference, aud all binds Of sacred aud so
cial meetings. The music in this book has hfe anu an
imatiOn in IL, like. Shining Shore, Rest for The weary,
Shall we know each other there2 Shall We meet beyoud
the river There 10 q beautiful world Kind words
Sweet hour OF prayer; There is a land % love; Sude'
little children to come unto me God save the Nati0a,
&c. Prices-singls copies, bound 80 cents; SO PET
hundred; cloth bound, embossed gilt, SO cents IS pei
hundred. Mailed at the retail price. HORACE VA
TIERS, 4SI Broadway, New Tourk5 Publisher u u,
aboFe Books.
Nebraska advertiser., 1864-12-22
Sabbaa STOOL mn ". :.

Is an entire new work az is2 aares, anduearly s95 iuues
and hymns. As the music ia little more dimcultt 10
is lust the book to follow Bell No =. Nearly one nal
lion Of these Bells have been issued. and are nov ring
ing through this and other countries. Among tho
many choice pieces may be found, shall We meet oa-
yond the river2 There Is a beautiful world SFr0W
shall cume again no more. Don't you hear the Angels
cominq9 Thou, God, seest me. Sabbath SELL chime
on, &C. Prices OF Bell No. 2 are the same a. Bel No.
I. Both numbers cab be obtained III one volume =
Price, bound COPY, 40 centsy SIS per HUNDRED siosh
bound. embossed gilt, so CITE, SIS per hundred. -
copies furnished at the one hundred pricf Mailed a.
the retail price.
Nebraska advertiser., 1864-12-22

We are pleased to see a new Saddle
and Harness Shop opened up in our city,
by Messrs. Lindell & Jamison. They
are e~n,erprising men, and if you will
drop in at their sand, on Main street
between Front and First streets, you'll
be bound 10 admit that their energy aud
good Workmanship must secure them sue
cess.
Nebraska advertiser., 1864-12-22
an. WHOLESALE ONLY!
WATCHES ADD JKWILRY
Of EUery Description at the
LOWE 7 PRICES FOR CASH!!!

Army and Country Merchants, Pedlars, Traders SUIT
lers and General Dealers can make enormous prOnts
upon a small investment!
titv made to order. T-Estimates for any class OF
work furnished. HPartieular att entlon paid to sup
plying AuctiOneers, Country PediarsJ indian Irauets
ANY styla Of Goods manufactured, such as Inven-
lions, etc, at short notice. E@Good CanEasslng
Clerks. with a small capital. eau ind constant en-
pioymentl illustrated lists and full particulars tee !
THE PROFIT TO RETAILER IsYERY LARGE.
A wholesale Supply can be carried in a ~knapsaek,
hand valise, or carpet bag, and will not be like books
bulky or ineonyenient to carry from place 70 place.
Remember another thing This business Is strictly
honorable! G5eFhere is no need Of misrepresenting
or exaggerating. Our Goods show for themselves
1t is a business in which al ample and satisfactory
equivalent Is given for the money received AID an en-
cOuraGing profit Is pocketed at the same time. It's an
occupation in which no person need be afraid OF as
named to canvass the same field again and again, Tor
where once our goods are introduced a permapeat aud
continuous demand Is created.
To Soldiers IN the Army OF those at home disabled
bv the bardships Of war, ClergYmen out Of health,
Teachers. Postrnasters, Ofany person who wishes eithe<
local or an active occupation, and one that brings with
il Great Pecuniary Inducements, this presents an OF
portunity seldom met with. Trylt! Anu see '0r!our-
selvesI!
CAREFULLY ELECTED LOTS OF E CON.
prising our newest styles and most saieaDle variety OF
Goods will be sent anywhere in the Loyal States. We
are constantly hlling orders from persons leaving tho
choice OF Goods wholly with US. To such we promise
the best exercise Of our taste and Judgment and iron
our long experience can ensure satiStaetlon' We ass
no nav in advance, state what style and quality Of
Gnuds are wanted, aud we will send the same and col
Iect pay ~ Express at She end Of the Route.
GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES
Good movements and manufactul ed in the best man
ner, Of pure material, all warranted at prizes from
10 to $50 dollars each. Sent anywhere-pay collected
by ExpI ess. Satisfaction guaranteed! Al atehes
at first prices. they being Of our own Importation.
Circulars free by mail I Send for theml
7. s 3.
Manufacturers and Importers
ix-7-sms ZIG Broadway, New York.
Nebraska advertiser., 1864-12-22

The Bridge on the Nemaha is now
completed, and is a credit to the energy
of our Commissioners and an honor to
the county. Its benefits cannot be over
estiu ated. The work is done well, and
altogether the bridge is the most SUBJ
stantial in the county. Mr.. Wheeler.
the contractor, has faithfully completed
the job, despite the Unprecedented rise
Nebraska advertiser., 1864-12-22

We understand that. ]. w. Bliss has
applied for a license az AuctiOneer.
Bliss is a man of indomitable energy, and
we know that 10 will put this branch of
business. through in style. By.lhe-way,
remember the great sale of Household
Furniture at the Brownville House next
Saturday, where Bliss will probably
.spread himself"
Nebraska advertiser., 1864-12-22

contains ss pages Of songs, duers and ehoru-es, both %
cred and secular, including Il pages Of prayers for sex
and diving soldiers. and Soldiers Scripture Manual -
Il Is we'll suited. for social singing, as well - Saebuth
worship. Among the many beautiful pieces may Do
found, where berty dwells is N country The ChriE-
tian hero, Three cheers for our banner; Come. sing 70
me Of heavyn; Columbia, the gem Of the ocean ftee-
uaESs gathering; Columbia's King forever Marching
along, &C. Philosopher covers, IS cents, SlyPer hun-
dred. Mailed. at The retail price
Nebraska advertiser., 1864-12-22

c. w. Wheeler has just opened up a
new Cabinet and Carpenter shop on Main
street, one door west of the Baltimore
Clsthing Store. Mr.. Wheeler is a first
rate workman, and we bespeak for him
d liberal patronage. He will give es-
pecial attention TO making collins, and
everything in that line.
Nebraska advertiser., 1864-12-22

Anew Sunday School Book. Of 100 PAGES ~ beautiful
hymns aud tunes. Il ~containe many gems, snch as
Shall we know each other there Suder little children
to come unto Ne; The b%eautifuf shore on, us glorl-
Gus; Leave me with my mother He leadeth me beside
still waters, &c. Price-paper covers. - CENTS 80
per hundred bound 50 cents. so per huudredi ciuta
bound, embossed guilt, b cents, $50 per hundFed-
Mailed at the retail price. u Is edited oy Horace Wa
tiers, author Of Sunday school Bells Nos land 2 which
have had the enormous sales Of over eight th0uSand
copies. Just published BY HORACE WATERS, No. 4si
Broadway. New York. a
Nebraska advertiser., 1864-12-22
Tie Rup of Freedom,

contains 30 pages Of songs, duets snd chcruses, forFTee-
dom. Among the choice pieces We would name Pair
freedoms morn; o let my people 60; Oser the mum
tain; They worked me all the day, &C. Prlee5 cents
single, 90 cents per doZen, 50 pes hundreds postage !
cent each.
Nebraska advertiser., 1864-12-22
FISIPS
LAMP HEATING APPARATUS,
WITH THs FLAME THAT LIGHTS The ROOM.

~ II ~
WITH THs FLAME THAT LIGHTS THE ROOM.
y = By the fame Of = common lamp, at
the cost OF a cents worth Of oil, . very comfortable
breakfast can be- cooked y = N Y. Tri6.
uHe.
= n = = Simple in construction, easily kept
in order reedy for use 81 . moment = = con-
veuient to have Cd hand = = = Druggists Cir
cuIar.
y = Fisb's Laup is enc Of the most pop
uIar novelties Of the day. 4 4 = the utility Of
III unquestionable, a great saving ismade in heat
ing and cooking small articles, and can be made TO
cook meals for a great many persons, which is actu-
ally done on tine ambulance cars which carry the
sick soldiers. 4 + y Scientific American.
= = For family use, hospital, tent, bar
rack, picnics, fishing nursery, or sick room, it is an
article Of comfort beyond al proportion to its cost.
y y \ Handle JoarnaI of Health.
y y y y ! hsve tried the apparatus, and my
wifs and | proclaim the same q most valuable and
indispensable article, and We now wonder how we
could have so long done without it. = = =
Ed. Goal OIL Circular.
= y + y An eeonmical contrivanos for get
ting up heat At short notice for nursery and general
household purposes, \ = + one important point
is the saving in cost over coal frss. = ".
z. Evening Post.
Nebraska advertiser., 1864-12-22

We we're most agreeable surprised
this morning by a present of three fac
Turkeys from Samuel Snider, they were
of the regular Christmas variety, and
Mr.. Snider will please accept our
lhanks. Suffer such to come unto us
aud forbid them not,'' for of such is our
liVing-when we can get EN-.
Nebraska advertiser., 1864-12-22

The Pattee House Lottery drawing
has been indefinitely postponed. as the
tickets had not been disposed of by the
2Olh, the day set. Timely notice will
be given of the drawing. Tickets "a
be procured through Marsh Bros. & Co.,
at the Post-Ohce in this city.
Nebraska advertiser., 1864-12-22
Ra.ef., 80 - - De LILO.

Arranged as solOes, duets, ~quartetts and cbOruses. for
musical societies, chOirs. Sunday schools, public schools
ssminaries etc. Shall We know each other there?-
Don't you hear the angels coming2 Shall we meet Bs-
You'd the river? Be in tiue; There IS q beautiful
world; Where liberty dWells Is my country Freed6Tn,
hnndFed thousand more There Is q land o. love; SoT-
row shall come again no more Heavenly home Conls
sing 10 me OF Heaven; Land in sight We viii love or
Sunday School; Cur God Is marching On; Gsdsave ths
Nation Whittier's song Of the Plantation Negro; Pair
Freedoms Morn has dawned az last ; over the noun
tain; Over the mountain; Little ELIAS On angel; VIII
lies gone to Heaven Suffer little chlldFel O. cons
unto me; Bury me in the morning, Mothers Come %
thy rest; Sweet hour of Prayer &C. Price 3 cents, 30
cents per doz, 81 per hundred postage I cert each
In sheet form, with Piano accompaniment, % cents.
Published b. HORACE WATERS, Ag't,
No. 81 Broadway, y. 4.
Nebraska advertiser., 1864-12-22

Ssssa.a SsigeR s.a. Ne

~contains IA pages. and nearly two hund q tunes ana
hymsn, and is Tie most popularS. S Bojk ever issues
Among the most popular Pieces are, KIND words. "
eden Above" CHRISTIAN HerUs" q Besutiful zion, 20
81 ought to love Try Mother" ''fhe Angels told eso 70
SIN the Light" Crest tor the weary, &C. Prices
paper covers, % cts. each, SIC per hundred b1uDd.
as cts. each. $40 per hundred Slolh bound. embossed
7itf 40 cts sQE per hundred.
Nebraska advertiser., 1864-12-22

n. c. Lett has applied for a general
AucuoDeer's commission. He has been
:, he stump" and will doubtless sue
coed in this new line.
Nebraska advertiser., 1864-12-22

There will be a meeting Of the Brown
vile Lyceum and Literary Society, at the
Office Of c. q. Dorsey, Esq, at seven O'-
clock this evening. A foil attendance is
desired, as business Of Importance will be
presented to the meeting.
Z. w. Thomas. Sec'y.
Nebraska advertiser., 1864-12-22
Rth: 4 Srer.d Cantata.

contains 12s pages. Words bv Rev. Sidney Dyer. musie
BY Prof. Gull. This Is an exroneut b0uk for cpueerts
for the young. Prices-paper covers, ~2Oceutsj slipper
hundred bound % cent?. so per hundred.
Nebraska advertiser., 1864-12-22

The weather has been tolerable win,
,erish Cor the past few day and the natu'
raj bridge across the Old Muddy is
str and becoming more so every day.
Nebraska advertiser., 1864-12-22

Capt. Carson and Lieut.. Kern are now
at home on furlough during the holidays.
Nav they enjoy themselves hugely.
Nebraska advertiser., 1864-12-22
90 RerirnI - -

~eontaius 70 p~sqessof times and hymns. designed Tor re-
vlval. prayer, and contereucs meeting. Price % Pape'
os4ossy-sinaie copies ~ centsi S per huudTed-
Mailed IL the retail prices.
Nebraska advertiser., 1864-12-22

We canno give the ST. Louis Market
r,nort as we have received no St. Louis
Dsper, for the past four days.
Nebraska advertiser., 1864-12-22
Che aOuertiser.


Blank Deeds, Mortgages Executions, Replevins
Marriage License. &c. DC. sc. for sale at this Omse
Nebraska advertiser., 1864-12-22

The next session of the Nebraska Leg
stature c~onvenes Thursday January 9Th.
Nebraska advertiser., 1864-12-22
TEsrIHNfkLs

are pNlil 81 me est ana Noea AlofnullAN ArAH.uEA 49,
teTis's, and sill stand ans climate. The tone Il Fery
deep, round, full, aizl mellow; tie touch elastic
Bach Piano warranted hf ass yesrs. PrCegfrom 80
to S7OO. nrr
TESTIMONIALS.
"The Horance waters l'ianos are knoEn a. among ths
veTy best "-ErGHqefsf.
'sWe can speak II heir merits fr1m personal EnoW%
edge."-ChTfgi6n husiqeneer.
esWaters, Fsu1s and Melude1ES c~haiftnge comparisou
with the fnest made aaJ where H0We J0HFHGL.
S19O-NEW OCTAVE PIANOS, OF diner<
ent makers, for Sia0; do, With carved segs. SD.
s225 and $40. Second-hand Pianos and Meieieons az
S25s so, So, $50, SO, 500, sis, SIS5, $780, and
s1A
IL Horaes Eaier's Ifsloisoas and Haraouiuu,.
Tuned the Equal Temperament with The Patent Divided
Swell. Prices frum S35 80 S3g0. Alexander Or
gans from $500 70 SIS.
IA liberal diss0snt 20 Clergymsn. Churghss. SAB
bath Schools, Lodges, Scmiuarics. and Teachers. q
ACE WATERS, Ag'ts Ne. 4Si Broadway, ~
The Day Sekooi Bell
4a.oOOc0piss issued. Ansu Singing Book for Schools
and Summaries, calief tse H8y School Bell, L. nov
ready. II contains al nc tive hundred choice songs.
may % them written espfessiS scr this work besides
30 PAGES Of the elements u Agsis, which are easy ana
progressive.
Kmeng he large namber Of tsaasRuI pieces may BE-
found, Uncle Sans school," "Hrg't yen hear the
children coming" always iock N he suany side .
The little lass, , and Little Lax" -Oh ftI we're =
little bird. +" "Bird Of beauty" Pretty pear tree
ssAnvil Chorus,n s.Meet me D. ne ruan:nE brock
&C. Il is complied b. Horace Bsters. Euihor Of Sab
bath School Bell" Nos. I and 2, which have had the
IS cents, e9O per lO0; bound 30 cents, s25 per TO;
cloth bound, embossed gait, 40 cents. rs per huudred.
% copies furnished A. the one hundrsd Puee. Males
At The retail price.
Nebraska advertiser., 1864-12-22

This most wonderful remedy for the permanent
cure Of Fever and Ague, etc., was discovered some
years ago by one of the
Nebraska advertiser., 1864-12-22
THE HORACE WATEgS KIDD ERS
IMPROVED OVERSEEING BASS
FULL IRON FRAME a

are built 81 The best and most thoroughly seasoned ms-
terta's, and sill stand ans climate. The tone is rfry
deep, round, full, atl mellow tie touch elastic
Nebraska advertiser., 1864-12-22

The January number Of cur New Magazine Ia
net With = very hatteriBg reception from the jOurn
ais Of the country. Read the following am0nt
Nebraska advertiser., 1864-12-22

BIAS re-Opened his first class
Northeast corner Main and Second Street,
BROWNVILLE. NEBRASKA.
Where he is prepared to do al kinds of work in
his limo cheap for cash. Horses ShOd, Flows sharp
sned, Wagons Ironed of, in fact anything IN tbs
B~laoksnithing line done in the best style on short
v-ix-1-1y.