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Nebraska advertiser., 1868-03-05
Farmers Club RepOrl-.-NO. 4.
CLIFTON, NEMAHA COUNTY I
February 25th, 1858.

February 25th, 1868 }
Editor .AdUe1 tiSer: The club met this
week TO consider the different sorts of
apples, aud the best locations for an
orchard. In our list of sorts you will
notice that we have a desire to " cut
down" on the many kinds recommended
as hardy, for the simple reason that we
have no trees to sell, and wish people
would be mole cautious IN their selec.
tions.
The following will, by comparison
with nurserymen's lists, be found unob-
jectionable. and those that will do we'll
on the greatest variety of soils, Sc
For Summer or early sorts, The Carolina
June and Red .AStIican will be found the
best. For Autum or Fall use, the
Duchess of Oldeaburgh, the Hawley aud
the Jersey NUeeting are all good and
for Winter the Vine Sap, .Ne1U York.
Pippjn, WiIIOw TWig, Famous or SHOT
.Appie, Northern Spy, and RdWLe'S JeH-
>nette will ali be found unobjeCtiOnable as
TO flavor or hardness.
Il was The opinion of the club thai
high limestone soil, with frequency Of
hollows, or in other words small hills,
with an exposure as far from the south
west as possible, was the very best for
raising the apple or any Olher fruit,
l will give you something on small
fruits next week.
r. A. HAWLEY, Sec'y.
Nebraska advertiser., 1868-03-05
LafaYette Club Proceedings.
February lst, IS6

February lst, 1868.
Club met pursuant 10 adjournment,
The minutes of the last meeting were
read and approved.
On motion, the Chair appointed w. F.
Wright and X V. Black, committee to
draft the rules of order for the Club.
The committee reported the following,
which was read by the Chair and ad-
opted:
1st. Reading of minutes.
Cd. Reports of Committees.
3D. Resolutions.
4th. Notices of Amendments.
5,h. Discussions.
9th. Unfinished Business.
Ga motion, The following resolutions
were read and adopted:
Res0IUed, That we, the officers and
members of this society, hereby invite as
members of this society ak persons,
without distinction of age, sex or color.
Onmotion, the .Americaia Agricutturist
and Horticulturist were selected for the
use of the Club for the present year
The question of the best method of
growing Spring Wheat was then dis
cussed By Messrs. Haywood, WilkeY,
Black, and others. and we came TO the
following conclusions, viz:
lst That the ground should be thor
oughly plowed in the Fall.
Cd. That the seed wheat should be
thoroughly clensed of all impurities by
swimming in brine. and afterwards par
TALLY dried by sitting quick lime over 1t
Il is also believed by many that the
lime process will efecluaIly destroy the
smut. as it is usually termed. After tbs
above preparation it makes but little DIFF
ference whether the wheat Is sowT
broadcast or with a drill, so that IL /:
covered well by narrowing. But for my
part should prefer the drill. as we car
then get the grain more regularly dis
iributed, and covered with less labor
Wheat should be sown as early as 'h'
ground is in good CONDITION, but not mud
ded iu as some do.
On motion, the subject selected for dis
cussion at our next meeting was the Des
method Of fencing our farms.
On motion, the Club then adjourned L
meet al the Illinois School House OF
Saturday the 18th day Of February, q
one o'clock, P. NJ.
! LAFAYETTE.
Nebraska advertiser., 1868-03-05
A Visit TO Peru.

Elitor AdUertiser: A recent visit to Peru sf
forded me an opportunity Of calling upon our
friend, Prof. J. NJ. MCKENZIE, Principal of the
State Normal School, and of examining for myself
the working of the machinery he has in operation
for improving and systematizing our method Of
public instruction and | will say for the benefit
fed with what I saw, and strongly impressed with
the belief that the institution could not have been
placed in better hands. Of course it is not now
what could he desired, what is expected to
make it. But considering the many draw backs
which must necessarily attend enterprise Of this
kind in a newly settled country, it is encouraging
to find the school in its second term, SO well estab
lished and so well patronizcd.
Respectfully,
o. b. HEWETT,
Nebraska advertiser., 1868-03-05
EDUCATIONAL.
]. M. A1,KENz1E, EDITOR.
A Renaissance OF Sec. Seward s
College Life.

While WILLIAM d. SEWARD was pursuing his
course Of study at Union College, Schenectady, N
Y, he became greatly enamored Of young lady,
who was then the reigning belle Of the city. At
tending the same college was a young man, Of
wealthy parents, by the name Of Chevalier " no
was also greatly in love with the same lady.
Seward at that time had little to boast of in the
way of wealth, and although a young man Of
marked ability, he could not vie with young Chov-
alier, whose parents supplied him with all the
money he desired The young lady preferred Sew.
ard but her parents preferred wealth and she soon
became Mrs. Chevalier.
But alas for human hopes How often are we
doomed to disappointment ? Hardly were the
happy couple united, when both parents utterly
failed the bright dreams Of wealth vanished, and
life in all its stern reality of earnest toll was upon
them. Unacoustomed to labor, ignorant of the
most common afairs of life, they were as helpless
as children. Chevalier tried various employments
that would all into use his education. He failed
as a clerk; he could not teach his education ap-
pearcd of no value to him whatever and what lit
tie he did earn his wife laid out in gewg gaws, and
few years found them occupying mi erable un-
derground rOom and CheValier saving wood from
door to door, around the streets of Schenectady
In due time Seward graduated with honor, and
commenced his useful career. Step by step no
forced his way up from obscurity; fortune smiled
on his efforts, because he possessed the power Of
adaptation, and knew how to suit himself to cir
oumstanoes. Soon he found himself honOred by
the people, and placed at the head Of the govern
ment of the Empire State. But through ell his
prosperity he could not forget the object of his
early love- Whenever business or pleasure called
him to Schenectady, he never failed to seek out the
abode of Mrs. Chevalier; and many a substantial
token, in the shape of ar ticlo of luxury for
The table, rticle of wearing Appara bore testi-
mony of the sincerity of his friendship for the
fortunate lady who possessed his hearts best
affections.
We think the above reminiscence never appeared
in print before; and as personally acquainted
with Mr.. Chevalier, We can vouch for its authen-
ticty.
Nebraska advertiser., 1868-03-05
A Small Voice from the West.

LIBERTY, Feb. 2Oth.
Editor yAdUeJtiSer Seeing discussions
in your paper in relation to herding stock
and fencing our prairies, would say,
in defence of herding stock on the
prairies, in my humble opinion the people
of Nebraska will eventually come to the
conclusion that it is an actual necessity.
If stock be permitted to rove at random
where they please, and farmers receive
no compensation for the losses oCcasioned
by their depredatiOns, except through
law suit and fuss with the owners, then
IL is high time portion Of the farming
community quit the losing game and ny
some other means for a livelihood. have
seen cases where whole fields Of grain
were totally destroyed, and that after the
owners had spent more time and means
TO protect il than it would have been
worth if it had arrived at maturity. been
harvested, threshed and sacked ready for
sale. Now, in the face CT all this, let Us
have a general herd law, let Us try it on
for a while. and my simple word for II
before il has been an act two years there
will scarce be voice in opposition. The
fact Of the business is. our fences Of
wood are no protection to our crops; It
is the case in this part Of Nebraska and
every where else, as far as have seen,
with perhaps. few exceptions.
Nov il takes some time 10 have a
hedge fence: from three to five years
and the majority Of The settlers will have
| 90 bodco e thav fancp al a II n nd sfOck =
should no, be allowed 10 trample it down
and destroy il, much less ,he crops II j.
destined to protect; now the herding sys
TEN alone will accomplish both objects =
believe II Is evident 10 a great many
minds that if the present system Is con
Nebraska advertiser., 1868-03-05
o. B. HEWETT.
ARAR n1srRIcr Februarr s. ISIS


Editor AdUertjser: Although have not the
honor Of personal acquaintance with you, have
taken the liberty to address you, with a view of
informing you and your numerous readers how we
prosper in this barbsrous locality known Arab.
The question has never been definitely settled as
vet how the name of "Ayab" was bestowed upon
the good people of this district however, we main
tain that there is "nothiny in the name," and we
doubt not but this name will Distinguish US from
the ncighboring districts for all coming time.
We have in this school district neat little school
house, which is well filed with scholars VIII, under
the management of Mr. Borland (their present
tcachcr) are making rapid improvement in their
various stuiics Indeed it is as familiar a saying
as ''Household Words" among the good people Of
the district that the scholars have learned SO
fast and taken such deep interest in their stud los
since the district first organized, ss they have
during the past six months of school.
The scholars have been rehearsing for some three
weeks for the purpose Of giving an exhibition
which came of last Friday evening, which, con-
sidering the short time In which they had to pre-
pare, ard the inconvenienoos of crowded house and
small room, was very creditably done.
We have also debating sOci ty, under the caption
of 'Arab Improvement society, which has proved
great auxiliary in wniling away the long winter
evenings Mr. Frank Irwin is our president, and
John D.. Stone, secretary and able and ehcient
officers they have proved themselves to be.
Id MT know of anything more OF interest a.
present, with the exception that We hail with de-
| light the appearance of spring, shat delightful
| L.. l. so f.ud e
! We are "muchly" pleased with the size, tone anC
general appearance of the Adrertiser and wish yo'
every success (pecuniarily speaking) in your en-
deavors to make it what it really is-the farmer
paper.
With much respect, I remain very truly,
A YEARLY SUBSCRIBER.
Nebraska advertiser., 1868-03-05

A gentleman residing in a village not
many miles from Exeter, n H., finding
that the diminulion of his wood pile con-
unued after his fires went out, lay awake
in order to get, if possible, some clue TO
the mystery. At a late hour, when all
honest folks should be in bed, hearing
an operator at work in the yard, he cau.-
iously raised his window, and saw lazy
neighbor trying 10 get large log OF a
wEeelbarroW.
"YOu are a pretty fellow" said the
owner, Ito rob me and steal my wood
while | sleep"
Yes" replied the thief, "and I sup
pose you would stay up there aud see me
break my back lifting, before you'd offer
to come and help men'
Nebraska advertiser., 1868-03-05
TeachnrS,S ASSnciafinn.

In reply to "FAIRgIEw," we would simply say
ready to do all in our power to assist in or
ganizing County Teachers Association" and
would suggest that some Saturday be fixed upon
as the day of meeting. We think there are a
number in the Normal School who will take an in
terest in the "Association," and help sustain it.
Nebraska advertiser., 1868-03-05

A gentleman named Walker, went to
a Dutch tailor, and had his measure TAX
60 for a pair Of panlaloons. He gave
directions TO have them large and full
Walker is & heavy mar. and likes his
clothes loose and when he comes TO tFy
on the new Unmentionables, found that
they stuck tight to bis legs, whereat ne
thus demonstrated: Il told you TO make
these pants full" After some objurga-
tiOns of a prOfane character, IN tailor
ended the controversy by declaring Il
dinks desc pants is full enough; if dsY
vas any fuller, dey would spAlt ?"
Nebraska advertiser., 1868-03-05

AGRICULTURAL.

AGRICULTURAL FAIR FOR ls6s-Ths Mem
bers Of the Nemaha County Agricultural Socisty
win meet in the law Office Of Upton, HeWett 4
Church on the 7th day u March, at O'clock D. m,
to arrange Premium List Appoint Committees
and make other necessary arrangements for the Fair
Of 1858. A general attendance is absolutely necss.
sary. JAS. COLEMAN, V. Pres.
H.O. Miniek, Secretary.
Nebraska advertiser., 1868-03-05

Tescbin is the foundation cu Of which all other
pursuits Cow and as the character OF the stream
depends upon the fountain, do all other pursuits
CT life depend upon the abOrs of the sehOOimaster.
Educational Journal.
Nebraska advertiser., 1868-03-05

Job Norton, who lately lost his wife.
was not man Of very strong emotions.
and what be did think ard feel. be kept
pretty much to himself Scne OF his
neighbors had remarked that be took his
bereavement quite coolly, and one even
venlured TO say to him, one day, that be
took his af'liclion but little 10 heart.
b" Wa'al." says Job, Il haven; b.urted
round much about it.; but iHrzgIlg Pm
as mad as any Of f5eI"
Nebraska advertiser., 1868-03-05

Take heed Of jesting many have been ruined
by it. It's bard to jest, and not sometimes jeer,
too which oftcntimes sinks deeper than was il
tended, or respected.
Nebraska advertiser., 1868-03-05

It's well to praise the early bird
For picking worms, but it's absurd
To think that bird, you can not doubtit
Would rice could worms be got without it.
Nebraska advertiser., 1868-03-05

Bobby, aged five years, having beard
that a certain lady had been married,
aud had IhlIe boy and girI. lad away
the fact in his memory. and sometime
after reproduced Us resils 10 a .mIXed
society," Of ladies' and geudem-u, as so3-
lows: Mrs. M iak our Iartas-
sell taI's been GeIln' maTrlcc-sAs's dos
tiuens;'
Nebraska advertiser., 1868-03-05

Civil dissention is a yiporaus worm thas gnaWeth
the bowels Of the commonwealth.
Nebraska advertiser., 1868-03-05
Churches.

s-,+ Pontist-Scrvices on Second Sunday and
-aejing Saturday 0: each month at O'Clock p. II
Be Methodist church in Brownvilie. Rev. NJ. T..
lLIAMS Pastor.
Tstbodist Episcopal.-Se Services every Sunday.
mo- n and 6 - p. NJ. Prayer Meeting every
ITs5av evening; Sunday Schaol every Sabbath at
akM Rev. W. S. BLACKBURN, Pastor
anisoopal - Services IN MCPhersOn's Hall every
sr SUNDAY at 1912 A. NJ, and every Sunday at
b p SuUdav School al Ia p. n. every Sun
RI Rev g. 4. DAVIS, Missionary.
i,rst resbvter an Services every Sunday at
qA. N. and s 2P. NJ. Sunday School at 2 ia
PRAYER meeting every Wednesday at P. NJ
JOHN T. BAIRD, Pastor.
rival and Departure Of Mails.
stern Mail arrives daily, except Sunday at m.
. d1parts IL
departs atII-2 /"
sgtarD Mail arrives every "Wednesday at 1, p. m.
departs every Monday at s, a. IL.
ant Nail arrives every Tuesday al 8, p. m.
departs every Wednesday at s, a. m.
export Mail arrives every Saturday a. 3, y. IN.
departs % ID, p. m.
'srsons Will obIige by getting their mail in fully
an hour before the departure Of mails.
Nce open SuEaays from 70 8, a. Ii , and from to
A.D. MARSH, P. NJ.
LODGE DIRECTORY.
EMAHA VALLEY LODGE No. 4, & A meets
! of each month T W. BEDFORD, W. Il.
Il. MORRISON, Secretary.
tRowsyILLE LODGE, O Of o F. meets regularly
ary Tuesday evening in tie Masonic Halt
II. c. LETT, N. g.
" FAIRBROTHER, Sec.
ROwNILLE LODGE, o Of G 7, meets regularly
gy Friday eyeniul in the Masonic Hdl.
FREDERICK PARKER, ". c. T.
Il. LEWIS. W. s.
R-Post No. 1, Nemaha County, meets every
euate Thursday, in Brcwuvillc, over Dorsey *
's Clothing Store, att, p. II.
Capt. o. B. HEWETT, P. C.
n ?. BLACKBURN, p. A.
ARMONJA-Meets every wednesday evening in
bali west Of Telegraph Onice Mop erson's Block
LOUIS WAIDrER, Pres.
HRIS UAUBOLDT, Sec.
ROwNvIILE LITERARY ASsOCIATION-Meets
lTy Thursday evening al :. P. NJ.
J. s. SCHENK. Pres.
D H. HUFFMAN, Sec.
ErSTEBN UNION TELEGRAPH CoMPATY-Oflce
EPhersau's Block. J. X BEAR Operator.
Nebraska advertiser., 1868-03-05
CITY DIRECTORY.

JARVIS S. CHURCH, Mayor.
WM. ii MCGREERY, CLERK.
N y BOYD, Marshall.
JONAS HACKER, collector.
WIN. II. HOOVER, Treasurer.
TR FISHER Engineer.
IN. REYNOLDS, Attorney.
{. F. STEWART,
T. c. HACKER,
c. ". WHEELER, fAldermeu'
A. W. MORGAN,
p TqGc1yEIT.
Nebraska advertiser., 1868-03-05
VOL. XII.
DIRECTORY.

CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION.
7. W TIPTON, U. 5 Senator, Brownville,
IN. THAEER, Omaha
John TAFFE Representative, Dakota City.
STATE DIRECTORY.
DsyIn BUTLER, Governor, Pdwnee City.
Tuos p EENNARD, Secretary, Omaha.
JOHv GILLESPIE, auditor, Omaha.
AUGUsTfs KOUNTZ Treasurer.
r S KNOX, Librarian Omaha.
JUDICIARY.
n p MASON Judge Of ist Judicial District
WN u. HOOVER, District Clerk for Nemaha Co.
LEGISLATURE.
Mai T. J MAJORS, Senator. Peru. Nemaha Co.
Gro CHOW Representative, Fairview do
IorIs WALDTER, d. BrOwnviIle, do
CHAs HAYWOOD do Grant, do
MM DAILY, 90 Feru, 90
United STATES DIRECTORY.
II NJ ATK NsoE, Register. U s. Land once,
JoHN L CARSON, Receiver. { BrOwuviile.
: p TUTTLE. S. As. Assessor, BrOwnvilIe.
A d MARSH, Post Master. Brownville.
n Rich, Register in Bankruptcy.
COUNTY DIRECTORY.
J.,rrsM HACKER. CLERK and Register OF Deeds.
3 " BRATToN, Treasurer.
A " MORGAN Probate JutCe.
DAVIDSON PLASTERS, Sheriff.
WF WRIGHT, Surveyor.
Z Fa1llGP & H2THsi; sFanp, County Commissioner.
J. l. E'GEE,
BERNARD OTTENS, Coroner.
Nebraska advertiser., 1868-03-05
HOTELS.
0(00-0I0-00-0ro00-N-0-0-0
. STEVENSON. D. O.
STAR HOTEL.

STEVENSON & CROSS, Proprietors.
On Levee St., between Main & Atlantic
This House is convenient to the Steam Boat Lending
and the business Of the City The best accommo-
dations in the City No pains will be spared in max
ing guests comfortable. Good Stable and Corral con-
venIent 10 the House
Nebraska advertiser., 1868-03-05

EBN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPAYY-Of7ce
ersou's Block. J. K BEAR Operator.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-10

POLICE REpoRT-MAYoR's OFFICE. -Geor-
geaua Nelson, colored, for disorderly conduct,
and for beating Rebecca Anderson, also color
ed. was dismissed, as the charge was not sus-
tained and the costs of the case assessed against
complainant. -.
Georgeanna Nelson, colored, for selling Il,
ouor without license, at Fshtown, was tined
and discharged. ;.
Irwin Corbin, canal boatman, for an assault
on Martha Murray, was discharged upon the
navmept of costs, as the complaint was With
drawn.
David Landon, a colored boy, for abusing
and striking Mary Queen, colored, was tlned
and discharged.
John Boswell and Benjamin Boswell tor re
sisting en- officer in the discharge OF his duty,
were, in default Of the payment OF the imposed
fines, sentenced to ninety days confinement IN
the work house.
MAGISTRATES OFFICE. James and BeDja-
min Boswell two brothers, tor threatening 10
eut an officer with knife, were, IN default Oh
Sonnr;tv to keen the peace for six months, COM
mitted to jail. p
warrant was issued for the recovery OF a
skiff belonging to Thomas Harper, colored,
stolen from Hunting Creek Bridge on the 10Th
OF October, and lately found 10 the possession
of Vim. Graves, at the Four Mile Run.
WATCH REPORT. city was rather more
than usually noisy last night. There was ball
at the northern end of Fairfax street, near the
denot of the Alexandria, Loudoun and Hamp-
shire Railroad. A colored ball was also IN pro-
gress at Fishtown. A fight occurred at the up
ner end of King street, a show window OF
clothing store on King street was broken with
rock and the report of firearms was heard IN
several quarters OF che city.
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TELEGRAPH NEW S.
Observation-Disclosures THE GAZETTE
from Washington.

WASHINGTON, Nov. lO.-At IL o'clock to-
day the presiding officers of the two houses OF
Congress finally adjourned their respective
bodies. There were not more than halt
dozen members present in each house. In the
prayer offered in the House OF Representatives,
Boynton, the Chaplain, prayed that the Lord
would preserve the President and Vice Presl-
dent elect, and save them from injury or harm,
and that the country might not again be cloth
ed in mourning by the hand of violence.
The various Radical delegations OF the city
will call on Gen. Grant this evening to tender
him their congratulations; and to ascertain at
what time it will suit him to accept grand
formal demonstration.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-10
nRINCE WILLIAM LAND.

Bv virtue Of decree of the Circuit Court Of
Prince William county, entered on the lZth
dav OF NAV, 1868, in three several suits in chan
cerv therein pending in the name of Francis
A. Il. Davis against Clara McNair and others
and William Earnest against the same; and
John n. Toson against the same; the under
signed, Commissioners, will sell, before the
front door of the Court House of said county,
on MONDAY, December 7, 1868, that being
Court day, a. public auction, to the highest
bidder. a TRACT OF LAND, containing about
SEVENTY ACRES, binding on the Potomac
another TRACT OF TWO HUNDRED AND
NINETY EIGHT ACRES, binding on the old
stage road leading from Alexandria to Freder'
icksburg and an undivided third of another
TRACT Of about ONE HUNDRED AND
TWENTY-FIVE ACRES, binding on Chop
pawomsic Creek, on the following
TERMS, to wit:-Ten per cent OF the pur-
chase money cash. and the residue on a credit
of one and two years, with interest from day OF
sale; the deferred payments 10 be secured by
bond, with personal security and AS Il further
security therefor tho title is to be retained until
the last payment is made and in the event OF
the purchasers failing to comply with the terms
of sale, the ten per cent 10 be forfeited, ana the
land resold at his costs.
These tracts of land are covered with vslua-
bic wood and timber, and are parts of the we'll
known "Evansport tract.
CHAS. w. WATTLES.
AYLETT NICOL.
Commissioners.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-10
INCAL ITEM s.

p,rrR NEws.-The wharves and stream
font of the city presented an improved and
~. - appearance this morning, from the in
49, ....sa number Of vessels in port.
'A@ Yesterday morning, just as the steamer Key
= Can't Hollingshead, was about moving off
g ,, Washington on her usual trip to Aqua
~, with the mails and passengers, the
.ss-beaaiDg snapped in two, thereby dis
Ming her so much as to prevent her from pro
AO .a;nc on her route The steamer Wander
81. Gent Culinary, running the night line to
W came port took the passengers aud freight
s suS ibe Keyport, and made the trip, and will
~ ".;,us to run both night and day till the
Tavnort's injuries can be repaired,
The steamer City of Washington, one OF
-, wo ferry boats running on the line between
III. c;ty and Washington, left for Baltimore on
u.ndov for the purpose of having her bottom
;,orod in order to combat the severe weather
= ,ba approaching winter. 1t is not suppos-
a that her detention from the route will last
o,sr a couple of days, and when she returns
ber consort the City of Alexandria, will be
vibdrswn for similar purpose The steamer
W.vaset took the place Of the absent steamer
rs.terday, but to-day, as she had to make her
regular trip to Cone river, the City OF Alex
.ndria was alone on the line. She, however,
made the number of trips usually made by
both boats, but not at the usual hours.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-10

RAILROADS TO WASHINGTON. call is

RAILROADS TO WASHINGTON. "A call is
made for "a meeting of the citizens of Wash
ington interested in the air line railroad to New
York city, and connection with the Virginia
Central railroad, so as to form direct eonnlec-
ton with Cincinnati and the West, and other
railroad interests in Washington, at the City
Hall at twelve o'clock NJ. on Thursday, No
.vember 18th, to take such steps as the interests
of the city Of Washington may require. The
call is signed by ". S. Huntington, j. w.
Wright, r. T. Merrick, D. K. Cartier, VIM.
B. Todd, Moses Kelley, s. 2. Brown, j. M.
Latts, j. w. Thompson, S. j. Bowen, John
d. Defrees, and others.