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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-01-22

4 LEXANDRIA, LOUDOUN
n AND HAMPSHIRE R. i: CO..
At meeting Of the Board Of Public Works,
ORDERED, That a general meeting Of the
Stockholders of the Alexandria, Loudoun and
Hampshire Railroad Company, be called to
meet in Alexandria, on FRIDAY, the 18th of
February next for the purpose Of reorganizing
said company, and for any other business that
may arise before them. ~
j. NJ. HERNDON,
Secretary Commonwealth and ex-otticio,
in lO-1aytd1 Clerk of Board of Public Works.
nILS! OILS!l DISADVANTAGES strained
" Lard Oil, Winter-strained Elaine Oil Sperm
oil, Polar Parqfne Oil for Machineryb Ble ;a
ed Whale Oil, Elephant Oil, Binnacle on, Tan
ners Oil, Straits Oil, Neatsfoot Longmoor Lu-
bricating Oil, Natural Petroleum OH, Refined
Coal Oil, Raw and Boiled Linseed Oil; Roofing
Oil, Opal Machine Oil Tallow Oil, Train Oil,
Paraaffine Spindle Oil, do. Engine Oil received
and for sale BY HENRY COOh,
inn g. SO, King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-01-22
ALEXANDRIA.
TUESDAY EVENING, JANUARY %.

ssi THE UsURY LAW lit will be seen by refer
ence to the. proceedings Of the Legislature on
Saturday last, that the House Of Delegates re-
ieeted BY alarge majority the bill for a nodi6-
cation of the Usury Law. The Richmond En-
quirer says that the delegates from the towns
and cities generally voted Tor the bill and the
representatives Of the agricultural interests
nearly unanimously voted against it; and it
adds. that "one of the most effective, if not
among the most forcible arguments used against
the modification of the usury law, grew out OF
the apprehension that the stay-law was imper-
lied by recent decision and might be set aside;
in which event it was supposed that the oppor-
tunity for increased returns, if the Usury law
was repealed, would stimulate creditors to press
for payment, that they might make more pro-
ftable investments. While on this subject,
we may be pardoned for saying that some of
our contemporaries are, in our judgment, too
dogmatic in their remarks concerning both the
Usury bill and the Stay Law. There is undoubt-
edly much to be said on both sides of both
these -strongs arguments FRO and con
are arrayed-and able men and profound jlrlsts
have and do differ as to both matters. These
were subjects for the calm delberatiou and de-
cision of the Legislature, and to the Legisla-
ture the people entrusted them; and we be-
licve the members of the Legislature, on both
sides, acted from their convictions of duty, and
the weight upon their minds of the reasons ad-
duced IT. in the result arrived at, they have
erred on both points, or Oh either, it has been
an error of judgment with the best intentions,
and not one which should subject them to VIC
lent censure. All men cannot think alike, and
iufallibility should not be claimed for the views
Of any particular men upon such subjects as
these. We shall hope that they have done for
the best in both cases. At any ate we shall DO
the best we can to keep uRythe spirits and ener-
gies of our people, under the laws, and enoour
age them to renewed patience, perseverance
and labor-not doubling, but that the end
and that end not far distant-we shall reap the
fruits, and see VIRGINIA once more prosperous,
thrifty, and successful in all her great interests;
and blessed with the happiness of all her people.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-01-22

The Richmond Wing advocates the duty and
policy of giving to all honest and industrious
colored men, as good wages as We can afford,
of paying them punctually, Of treating them
kindly, and Of respecting all their legal rights.
this advice We fully concur.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-01-22
] AIDES, CENTS,
I AND CHILDRENS',
SOUARE.TOE BOOTS AND SHOES.

An assortment Of superior quality OF
SQUARE-TOE BOOTS & SHOES,
cost st g.. ROSENTHALS, -
ian DIV No IS, King street,
Nebraska advertiser., 1867-05-30
Railroad PrOspeets.

Gen. Moore, Of Canton, Mo, inan.
cial agent Of the Mississippi & Missouri
River Air Line R. R. paid this city a
visit Of last Tuesday, having completed
his trip through the northern tier of
counties 10 Missouri, which he has been
c~anEsssing 10 raise The funds to defray
the expenses Of the preliminary survey
for the above named road. We were
pleased TO learn from him that his mis-.
sion has resulted IN a perfect success, the
counties along the line having subscribed
literally and being enthusiastic TO have
the road under way.
Gen. Moore stopped a; the Star Hotel
where a delegation Of our citizens wait
ed upon him and had quite an interest
ing interview. He was DESTROYS OF i'm.
mediately setting oct for ST. Louis, and
did start BY boat about two o'clock the
same day, or a public meeting would
have been called. As It was, however.
q frank conversation Of half an hour
convinced US that tits is the company
through whom we may most reasonably
eXpecl direct eastern railroad connection.
From him we receive the assurance
ihssthe western terminus of this road
is fixed as near as possible opposite this
point, and hat il rests with the counties
west Of the Missouri whether the pre-
liminaFy survey shall be made to a Pa
eihe connection, or not The corps of
Engineers now surveying ,hrcugh Mis-
souri,. we are assured, will be ordered to
extend their operation west as sOon as
President Davis, Of the M. & NJ. R. A.
l.. read, is satisfied that we will desray
It's cost. The advantages to be gained IN
Ibis would be that the estimate of the
road clean through would thus be laid
before the company now contemplating
the Missouri section above named and
they would be most likely TO undertake
ihe work clean through. commencing its
construction al once both west Of the
Mississippi and Missouri. Again, while
the Engineers-in whom the company
have the most implicit cOD6dence-are
here the survey car be made at a great.
deal less expense than though they have
40 come again for this purpose. Again,
ahis survey viii be published TO The world
.oE capitalists big ash and small. and will
he ipdieiOns invesimeD. if only for the
advertisement II win give Us abroad, and,
Nebraska advertiser., 1867-05-30
Prosecuting Attorney.

We notice that the Governor recon.
mends The abolition. of the Office Of Coun.
ty Prosecuting Attorney and the substi.
tuition of District Prosecuting Attorney.
The argument is that a more COmpetani
officer could be secured in each District
and this would render the conviction
and punishment of criminals an occur
anc less rare than at present"
We are unable to see the force Of the
above. We have, so far, had good law.
yers for Prosecuting Attorneys in this
county, and as their fees are regulated
by order of the Court, respect for the
Court, cOmpels the opinion that they have
earned all they have received. Upon
This ground does it look plausible iba
District Attorneysca can give their time and
pay travelling expenses through the
District and for the same compensation
as local attorneys residing at each County
Seal7 IF not the salary must be In
creased, and for whas7 Simply 10 make
more scientific politicians scramble for
il. We are opposed to concentration 10
this or any other set Of offices; and be-
lieve that the true system of a thOrough
Stale government is that which gives to
each county The most distinct and sepa-
rate control of the officers who are to
operate within its bounds. BY the Dis.
trict Attorney system we have a Prose
cutting Attorney while the court is IN
session /; BY The present system he is IN
his place at ell times.
The last point made, we think, is more
ehargeable 10 the lack'of means to hold
criminals until conviction and to punish
in after conviction.
With all due Difference 70 tie wisdom
that suggested il we hope this recon-
mendation viii be skipped.
Nebraska advertiser., 1867-05-30
A WOOlen Factory,

We are pleased TO state, is on the
;apis in this city. Mr.. Emerson, form.
erly a resident Of this city, bot l%atierly
from Montana, is now endeavoring to
form a company to erect a Factory in
this city. He understands The business,
and is honest and energetic. We hope
our citizens will give this their immediate
attention. This Land DESTRUCTION which
BEownviIle IS the natural outlet on the
river-has now a larger number of sheep
than any OEher bordering on the Missouri
river, and the reputation this section has
gained as a healthy sheep raising coun-
try is fast attracting sheep and stock
generally to this District. Seve-
raj wealthy farmers from the east have
purchased thousands of acres for stock
farms, and sheep raising, we have actual
knowledge, will be the main feature on
many Of them. What we have here to
induce the erection of such a factory and
to sustain it is permanent and growing
with a steady, healthy growth, that AN
not be checked but by the destruction Of
the healthy climate and rich soil upon
which it hourishes.
Nebraska advertiser., 1867-05-30
NEB.,
Nav 97th 1897

john L. COlhqPP, Esq; Sir-AllOU
me to call your attention to the first sen.
tence in Gov. Buffers recent Message tc
the State Legislature. He says: 3"
= you are not this time a body of doubt.
ful powers and of precarious existence.
= On the first day of March
last = the Presiden. of the
United States : = 3 by breathing
life into the Constitution = = con-
ferred upon you the Legislative authority
Of a sovereign people,"
1t seems that others beside myself. ac-
knowledge that A. johnson has powers.
Gov. Burier does not say, ''that trai-
tor, Andy Johnson" neither does be say
"Andy the l." He says 'the President
Of the United States"
Seriously, John, when you made so
much fuss repeatedly about ANDY the
traitor" Dcn'i you think you made q
mules daddy of yourself2 And when
you ;ried to belittle me for calling atlen-
ton to the fact that there were no SOL
dier's names on the municipal ticket,
don't you think you "put your foot in it,"
don't want to levy black mail from
you, bus ] do val to tell you. thst you
are as contemplate a scamp as l ever
knew. w. a. pollock.
Nebraska advertiser., 1867-05-30

il connection with the Missouri session,
our portion Of DE expenses Of such pub
LEGATION would be materially I~essened.
The expenses Of such survey from the
Missouri river at BrownEilIe 10 a con-
nection with the Pacific at or nsa Fort
Kearney would not be much now. We
hope the citizens 10 The counties along
the proposed route viii visw this matter
deliberately and be ready 70 assist the
work.
10 this connection we copy from the
Canton, Mo-. Press Of May 23i:
The engineers Of The NJ. & n. AL.
Railroad completed their preliminary
survey of The route from Quincy 10 Can
ton, on Saturday, and have PASSED on
west ward over the old relle. Thus far,
the work progresses farorably, and we
have full confidence tEat a most desirable
route VIII be located.
Recent intercourse with intelligent and
Influential men from the northwest, as
sures Us Of a deep interest in this enter
prise-Lhe people Of Nodaway and Gen
tTy-as manifest IN their vote for a most
liberal appropriation. A glance al the
map viii show that the route from Dem
yer City to Fort Kearney, and thence 10
Brownville, Memphis and Canton, APP
proximates mere nearly TO an airline,
and affords a longer stretch Of that char
aeter than any other road on the conti-
DenL Indeed prominent officers Of The
c. B. & Q. Road, have assured US that
the distance from Chicago via Quincy
and Canton to Fort Kearney, is less lhan
through Omaha BY the Iowa railroads.
Nebraska advertiser., 1867-05-30
JoHNL.c II EDITOR.
Death OF Chief Justice YIN. A.
LITlte-BaF Meeting.

AT a meeting Of the members Of The
Bar Of Nemaha Cosniy. Nebraska. held
81 THE Office Of r. V. Hughes. Esq. in
BrOwnvile on the 99,h CT Nay, Charles
G. Dorsey. Esq. was called TO the Chair,
and J. NJ. Reynolds. Esq. was appointed
Secrelary..
The President stated the object Of the
meeting 10 be, 10 take such action as
might be thought proper in reference 70
the death Of The Hon. William A. Little
Chief Justice of Nebraska. and Judge
Of the Second Judicial District thereof.
On motion Blessrs. ]. S. Church, E.
W. Thomas and o. B. Hewen we're ap-
pointed a Committee 10 draw up Reso-
luuOns expressive Of the sense of the
meeting.
The Committee reported he following
resolutions which were unanimously
adopted
The members Of this Bar have heard
With deep regret Of the death Of Hon.
William A. Lille, one Of the pioneers
Of the Bar in Nebraska, and Chief Jus
lice OF The STATE.
From the commencement Of his prac.
tiee asa Lawyer amongst US he was en-
inently distinguished for the soundness
Of bis views in legal matters, and bis
success as a practitioner. As an advo-
cate, more particularly in criminal cases,
be had no superior, and bot few II any
equals. In social intercourse be was
frank and geniel, and as a companion
and friend be was manly and reliable
In testimony Of our sorrow for bis death.
we would submit the following resolution
Resolved. hat we will cherish with
respect and affection the memory of our
deceased friend and brother, William A.
Little, as one Of the most able and best
beloved members Of the Bar in Nebraska.
and as a noble, honorable and upright
man. As q citizen, as a lawyer, and
friend and brother, he will live in our
memory as o whose example is wor
Thy Of Imitation, and the remembrance Of
whom, we will not willingly let die.
Resolved that we tender to the rel.
atives Of the deceased the assurance Of
u deep sorrow and heart-felt sympathy
InslheIr bereavement,
Resolved. that The President and Sec
rotary of this meeting be directed 10
present these resolutions TO the District
Court of this County, al It's next Term and
70 apply to have the same entered upon
the journal Of said Court.
Resolved, tia; the proceedings Of this
meeting be published in the Nebraska
Advertiser.
Nebraska advertiser., 1867-05-30
Comparative Land Operations.

From the Washington Star we clip The
following statement Of public lands en-.
tered in The different land Offices named
during the month Of April:
BrOwnville, Neb. 30,462 acres.
junction City, Kas.. l3,4O5 acres.
Winnebago City, MIN, 4,s5O acres
VermIlion, Dakota Ter, 1892 acres
Eau Claire, Wis, 1000 acres.
Greenleaf, MINI, 1887 acres.
ST. Peter, MINI, 800 acres.
Sioux City, Iowa, 595 acres.
East Saginaw, Mich, 20.65l acres.
Taylor's Falls, MINI, 5,9l2 acres.
La Crosse, Wis, $3.50 acres.
Little Rock, Ark, 1850 acres.
Tallahassee, Fla, 1897 acres.
THE greater portion Of the hand was
taken for actual settlement and %cultiva-
ton under the homestead law"
Nebraska advertiser., 1867-05-30

pisa. IN The Northwest Of India, where
hey sill constitute an important part Of
dress. The genuine Cashmere Shawls
are woven by the natives and principal
II by hand. The wool is first cOm6ed or
pulled from goats in the Mountains and
borne upon the backs Of men over the
dangerous precipices impossible By cam
els on mules" The cost Of the shawls IS
a subject Of wonder until We are acquain-
ted with the history Of its manufacture.
/, is said that 1.-The labor Of three per-
sons is required for 4oO days to manufac-
,ure a single one. The Asiatics AVOID
spinning the wool hard, in order that The
shawl may be soft. They use a spindle
which consists Of a ball Of clay, with an
iron wire attached. The finger and
thumb Of the spinner r kept smooth
By steatite powder"
A committee appointed by the South
ern Central Agricultural Association Of
Georgia in 1857, IN their report which
is quite lengthy and in detail, speaks Of
their flesh as an article of food their
liability to be destroyed by Dogs, and the
regions of our country to which they are
best adapted, as follows:
I'VE have nezer INDUCED IN the ex-
travagant lu1ary of Teasing upon a full
blood animal of this variety, but we have
on several occasions, made a hearty meal
on the quarter. half and three-quarter
bloods, and all who dined in company
pronounced the meat superior to lamb /;
the favor approaches nearer to VenisOn
than to mutton"
IF this animal vas as liable to be
killed by Dogs as the common sheep, we
would tremble for The perpetniiy of the
race in our country. A flock of sheep
when surprised by dogs scatter in every
direction, and thus fall an easy prey
When the dog approaches a herd of
goats, they Immediately huddle together
facing The enemy, the cid bucks in ad.
vance, prompted both by curiosity and a
disposition TO fight. No dog is bold
enough to attack them" This l have
found true in every herd. Both the bucks
and does with young, will attack a dog or
any other animal coming about them
For this reason they are valuable to as
sOciate with a herd of sheep.
"If this goat is constitutionaIly adapt
ed to brave the cold steppes of the Eas-
tern Caucasian, Himalay. and Altian
Mountains, it would not suffer in our cold.
est regions, and would thrive along all
sides of the Allegheny and Rocky noun.
iains. The whole western country,
from Nebraska down to Western Texas
and New Mexico, may be rendered a
feeding ground admirably adapted to the
raising of large focks of these Goats and
their crosses" r. w. FURNAS.
Brownsville, May 1867.
Nebraska advertiser., 1867-05-30

view Of the rapid selection Of the public
lands BY spectators. Gov. Butler pro
coed at once 10 select the Saline Lands
of the State. Resolution taken up and
adoPted.
Hoass 27Eh-
II r I2-AuthorIzing the Governor
to appoint commissioners Of deeds sc.
Read third tine. passed and title agreed
to.
Fl R 3I-PrOviding for special terms
of the District Court. Passed and title
agreed TO.
H R 207Joint resolution enquiring
into the validity Of the pre-emption and
school lands. Passed and title agreed to.
Nebraska advertiser., 1867-05-30
administrators sale OF Real Esfae,

In pursuance Of an order of shs Probate Court
Of Nemaha c ouBfy, State Of Nebraska, granted on
the lash day Of January, 1867 We viii oHsr foT
sale At pablic auction,
On Saturday The Sth day Of june, 1867,
It one O'Clock p. n. Of said day upon the premises
the following described Real Estate, situated in
the County OF Nemaaa, State Of Nebraska, t0-Hit:
Fifteen u.s. acres Of ii the North East corner Of
I he North West quarter Of Section tWsnty-eighi
u.s., in Township six (6b North Of Range 10
East.
Terms Of sale, sash IN hand.
JANE g. CONES. Administrators and
MONROE j. COMBS, administrator
Of The estase-of Jefferson L.. Combs deceased
BrownTHe, Neb. Nay 10Th, AID. 1861. s. 3S7
Nebraska advertiser., 1867-05-30
Fef0f, of Joan p. Baker, deceased.

Notice is hereby given that the Probate Court Of
Kemaha County State Of Nsbraska, has appointed
Oetober 18th November 18th, and December Sth
1857 AZ ten o'cloek A. u. Of said daysas The tines
for examining and allowing claims against the
esiats Of Jobn p. Baker, deceased. SAid ezamins-
ton 70 be before the Court at the Court room il
BroWn7iIIs. All claims not presented for allow
1pcs On q berors Decembsr 9th 1857, shall b
forever barred.
Dated, May 1sft 1887.
GEO. y. FATRBROTHER,
Probate Judge.
p. COuRsET RTCEAEDs,
Administator. g 4S9
Nebraska advertiser., 1867-05-30

The writer Of The article on Negro
Suffrage on our first page today, IS well
known in Ohio. where the appeal was
made, as a man Of great scholastic
knowledge. and one who lei before
took a position in favor Of negro voting.
We link The lerse and able manner in
which the subject isdiseussed exceeds
anything in that line, and therefore COM
mend it to the 'unierrifed' and the luke
warm upon ibis present national question.
Nebraska advertiser., 1867-05-30

Notice is hereby given that All person, IA
Divisioa S Collection District Of Nebraska, Ehs
have failed to comply with Section o~ushuadri
and sixty fI6O) OF Us. Internal Rsvenas Law
requiring all persons o laWful age 70 reader . Ha
or rstura 70 the Assistant Assessor Of the DiFilioa
ip which they reside, Of their Income, PBiu o.
business. Unless such list be returned within Ten
days from date hereof, they viii be dealt with ~
cord ing 70 the provisions Of said Law. Also, al
persons EhO have received Income Blanks VII prop.
eriy fll and return the same 70 my OGss within
ten days, OF it wiz become ny duty o estimate
their income, according 10 the best information J
can obtain and add thereto 4 penalty Of2j PsEcsai
on the amount
BToHnVille. Nebrlska, Nay Z, 1857.
SMITH p. FUTILE,
Assistant Assessor.
O6ee over City Drug Store
Nebraska advertiser., 1867-05-30
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gut cord also adds much % the e~lastiea-
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The CAT-GUT Cushio1 has alrssav
piled e over l 900 tables which are h ?
use. Il can be applied 10 tables FAM s
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Nebraska advertiser., 1867-05-30

On Friday the 14th day Of Jane, 1867, bet resn
the hours Of - o'clock NJ and 4 o'clock D. N
viii offer for sale 70 the highest bidder for cash IL
hand e. the residences Ct Z. 7. Craumers living 4
miles West Of BroEnville, in Nemaha COUNTY Ne
hraska, one stray Steer, described as follows Red
and white, branded with figure De Cd the hack Of
the fore shoulder, marked vita crop, slit and m
deTbit in left eeT, crop of Of right ear. Supposed
70 be four years Old Taken up By Ut. CFas uer.
and noE IN his possession. Appraised at $50.
% 5c 4. y. HUGHES p
Nebraska advertiser., 1867-05-30
STATE OF KgE-YGRK.
Sity and Bounty Of Ne8-York. J

cIATE OF NHH-INhAs
Bty and Bounty Of N~eH-YOrkJ
BHARLES J.
MARTIN, President, and JOIN MCGEE. Secrsta-
ryzof the Home Inauranco COMPANY, being sever
ally and duly sworn, depOse and say and each for
himself says, that the foregoing is a true and cor
rect statement IF the Affairs Of the Corporation and
that they are the above 4 escribsd officers thereof.
BHARLES J. MARTIF, President.
JOHN MCGEE. Secretary
Subscribed and sworn 70 before me this Twenty
third day Of January, As d. 1867.
ThO's. F. GOODRIBI, Notary Public
JOHN L. CARSON. Agent,
BrownVille, Nebraska.
Nebraska advertiser., 1867-05-30
Sale of Stray Stock.

On Thursday the 9th day Of June, OF ? O'Clock
viii offer for sale, for cash, 10 the highest
bidder on the premises Of Edward Simpson. one
mile North Of Longs Bridge, Douglas Precinct,
Nemaha County, Nebraska, One stray Stser, red
With white face. Appraised &C SIS. Taken up by
Edward Simpson and now in MS possession.
VA. HANNlFORD. j. ?.