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Nebraska advertiser., 1868-12-17
Fruit Tree Planting.

We venture the assertion that there
will be planted in Nebraska more fruit
trees and grape vines the coming sea-
son than in all years combined hereto
fore. Several parties We know of are
going into fruit raising as a business.
DIR. Mcpherson, OF this place, has forty
acres formerly timber adjoining TINS
city, which he is preparing IoT IruIt.
He has been planting this 1all, and Is
preparing for still more extensive Upe-
ratiOns in the Spring. Judge Mason,
near Nebraska City, who has already
done much in fruit planting, is en-
couraged to do still more He is going
extensively into grapes in the Spring,
His grounds are admirably adapted
and located, and are already surround
ed by fine young grove Of timber OF
his own planting. We shall extend
our own operations in the Spring, and
put out in various fruits and vines,
sufficient to make, in addition to what
we now have, fifty acres in all in fruits.
We have planted enough of peach seed
this fall to make a peach orchard Of
the county.
We have no doubts as to fruit in this
county, especially peaches and grapes.
This one thing, however, must be re-
membered do aghsTt alOtt do yi1ht and
lOeL. "What is worth doing at all is
worth doing WeIE." This of-hand way
of doing anything pertaining to the
cultivation of fruits, does more to dis
courage in the end than all else COM
bined. See that your ground is well
prepared; that you have good plants /;
that they are well put out, and well
taken care Of These points observed
and we will guarantee fruit in Nebras-
ka to the hearts content.
Nebraska advertiser., 1868-12-17

provision for the education Of teach
ers for our common schools. Let the
State Normal School be placed upon a
firm basis. Let the building be fin
ished, the grounds fenced and Orna-
mented, a library and apparatus fur
nished, and let the school be amply
endowed with lands, and we shall
then have an institution that will
compare favOrably with the Normal
Schools of other States, and be at once
a blessing and an honor to our own.
+. NJ. EsTERBROOK, , r.-s,,.-
Il. BURCH, 1---.l.ll e. !. s.t.,,ls - :
@. B. SANDERS, CO4lilill '-sS-
Nebraska advertiser., 1868-12-17
GARDENERS NEhNTHI.,

GARDENERS MoNrHIY.-Tbis val
uable periodical, published at Phila-
delphia, is just now about to enter
upon its eleventh year. 1t is edited
by Thomas Mechan, a practical florist
nurseryman, botanist and gardener.
The publishers promise improvements
the coming Year, which is warranted
by the satisfactory patronage of the
past year. The Gardeners AonthLv is
published monthly by Brinchloe ~
Marot' . \. 9th St. Philadelphia
Terms 3 Der anurm
Nebraska advertiser., 1868-12-17

To GEO. w. CAMPBELL, Delaware,
Ohio, we are indebted for his annual
pamphlet for 1859. Descriptive List
of Hardy native grape vines, and
Small Fruit" We have known Mr..
Campbell by correspondence for years.
Like OuUseIf, he is troubled with
grape on the brain" he was the
first extensive cultivator and dissent
nator, of the Delaware grape. The first
vine of this variety planted in this
state, we purchased OF him eleven
years ago. Ii has given entire satis-
faction in all respects, as many OF our
friends will bear US testimony. Mr..
c., like almost All extensive growers,
srill has a spevialty''-Ihe Martha,
ne recommends very highly. 1t is d
white grape, Seeding from the rCeR-
cord, and is said to be equally hardy
and prelifie. DIR. WardeT says of it,
that taking its hardness, healthy
ness, and all other good qualities into
consideration, / regard it as of more
value than all the rest of the white
native grapes put together. +"
Nebraska advertiser., 1868-12-17

CENTRL UNION AGRICULTURIsr
AND MISSOURI VALLEY FARAIER, ,-ls
the name OF a new agricultural papel
published at Omaha in this State II
is edited by Jeremiah Behm. The
Agrica,Etlv-ist is the same size OF the
AnlericaR .4gricHttlsTiSt, and typegraP-
ically gotten up in the same style.
Published monthly at 8 a year. We
are pleased with the first number. 1t
1equires nerve to start out with such
a publication in this new country, and
we heartily wish the enterprising pub
Usher success.
Nebraska advertiser., 1868-12-17

CHARLES REEMELIN, Of Cincinnati,
says one of our Agricultural exchan-
ges, has written a new wOrk-ssThe
Vine D9esser's Manual, a manual
written to bring information to the
household, rather than the wine
shop We have known the outhOr
for years as q practical vineyardist,
with a clear ethoreHgh knowledge Of
his subject.
Nebraska advertiser., 1868-12-17

WE ARE pleased to know that our
Old friend ii. A. Terry, Esq, well
known to the earlier readers OF the
1dUertjaey, is still among the fruits
and flowers. We had lost run of him
Oryears. He used to be one Of our reg
uiar and reliable correspondents of the
Nebraska Farmer. We hope he will
furnish Us an occasional article for our
Agricultural Department" We have
before US Mr.. Terry's Catalogue and
Price List of Flora Garden and Nur-
sery, 1863, Crescent City, Iowa" He
shows a fine 1lst.of everything in his
line; and as only the Missouri river
separateshini from.N ebraska, his stock
will do well with US. We viii vouch
for Mr.. Terry as a tradesman.
Nebraska advertiser., 1868-12-17

The HORTICULTURIST and journal
of Rural Art and Rural Taste, is now
about entering on its twenty third an
nual vOlumes 1t is a first class peri
odical devoted to Horticulture, Agri-
culture and Architecture. The Hor-
ticltlturist was established by A. J..
Downing, a pioneer and noted writer
on all subjects connected with agricul-
ture. We have taken and read it at
tentively for thirteen years, and cheer
fully recommend it to our readers. 1t
is published monthly by F. w. Wood
ward, 81 Park Row New York. at s.
80 a year; 10 copies SIS.
Nebraska advertiser., 1868-12-17
-Horticulturists i'm switzerland an,

-HOTtIcuItUrlsts IN oWIJzeriand and
Germany make practice Of boring in
to the ground among the roots Of fruit
trees with an instrument made for
the purpose, and pouring in liquid
manure to stimulate the growth and
productiveness of the trees, and also
to enable them to resist drOuth- A
cTow-bar driven down among the roots
will make a hole large enough to re-
ceiVe and distribute several gallons OF
liquid manure.
Nebraska advertiser., 1868-12-17

THE AMERICAN NATURALIST is a
popular illustrated monthly magazine
of natural history, published by the
Peabody Academy of Science, Salem,
Mass. Since the first issue of this
magazine the literary and scientific
press throughout the country have
given the most generous praise to the
undertaking. calling especial attention
to the fitness Of its articles, and TO its
mechanical execution. The first vol
ume contained % leading articles, ANA
nearly 200 notes in botany, zoology,
geology and reviews sixteen full page
plates, containing one hundred and
thirty-four figures. AlsoOn hundred
and sixty one illustrations in the text.
Terms, S3va.y ear, Or . cents single
number.
Nebraska advertiser., 1868-12-17

The WALTER" GRAPE.-Fersis &
CaywOod, of the Dutchess Nurseries,
Poughkeepsie, New York, have sent
Us their circular Description and Tes-
timOnials' of their, at present, noted
grape. The Walter" is a cross of the
Delaware and Diana, and is the result
of eighteen years labor on the part of
Mr.. Caywood, say the proprietors.
All that caR-Wel be said of a grape
is said of ethe SNalter.s' If half
is true, it is a valuable acquisition.
The illustration shows an admi-
rable looking cluster. 1t is said to be
Raisin Grape. Many grape growers
give evidence in its favor. Mr.. Ed.
Burgess says: "I know of no variety.
the flavor of which so much admire. -
Nebraska advertiser., 1868-12-17

The value of grapes for wine max
ing depends upon the amount Of sugar
contained in the Juice. Wine grapes
under favorable circumstances con-
tain on the average in 1000 pounds
sugar, -24'l pounds; acids, 6 pounds
water, 754 pounds. The jnice--or must
as grape growers call it's tested by
an instrument eaIleti- a saechmometer,
which will sink more or less in the
liquid as it contains more or less sugar.
In October lastthere was a grape test
ing at HammOndsport, New York, we.
learn froai the zezieGla-AgrricuEt1ls4. ~,
Hon. NJ. P. Wilder as Chairman of the
committee. The following was the
results:
Delaware as high as 1O30 saccharom-
eter, 7 $40 acid; Israella $40 sacch.,
So acid; Iona IOIo sacch, 6-10 acid
Catawba 8O3o saech, I23 acid; Walter,
99o sacch. 93-l0acid; Diana $50 sacch.
y $40 acid; Crevling, 780 sacch., 10
acid; Alvey, S30 sacch., l23 acid
Clinton, $50 sacch., 10 acid Concord,
76o sacch., 6 acid; OportO, 780 saech.,
II $40 acid isabella, 760 sacch., 1224
acid; Scuppernong, so sacch., 81 acid.
THE "EUDIELAN'' GRAPE is another
of DR.. Grants new varieties. The
Doctor was the originator of the Iona
and Israella. We have the ''Eume-
Ian" circular with a fine illustration
of the fruit. 1t is an accidental
variety that sprang up on the premises
of Mr.. Thorne, FishkiIl Dock, New
York. DR.. Grant discovered its good |
qualities and has tried it, he says, |
thoroughly, and offers it to the public
with his hearty endorsement. This
grape is a ''gOOd Black grape, as its
name implies" " says the DOctOr-''notl |
simply good without defects, or high |
excellence like the Chasselas, and best
only in early ripening, but best also
in the highest excellence of flavor. DR..
c. w. Grant is the proprietor of the
Iona Nurseries, near PeekshiIl, |
Westchester county, New York.
Nebraska advertiser., 1868-12-17

Constantly on Hand ! :
Fresh Bread Delivered Dailyll
First Glass FanailyF FlOur arrantsd.
Free Eprcez runs FOR tho benefit Of ny Cusiorners
Nebraska advertiser., 1868-12-17

Confectionery. Light and
Fancy GrDceFiRs
Nebraska advertiser., 1868-12-17
JEWELLERS,

J. v. D. PATCH.
Mauulacturer and naaler An
SAockss Watches, IevreIrvr. 80 -.
No. % Main street
-ltoeI ana ollUeT-H Plated Ware and s.Jl 60
- = ,eoLoctes c0aeto1Itig on hand Refqirf0o
-,ctlt ttle aeQt oSt e If Sli0I-f llofioe 49,,
17'ooeT0te- W0rk i6u1TmitSd. - s's
Nebraska advertiser., 1868-12-17
CITY BAKERY

CONTECTIONERY!!
No 81 Cor. Main q Isl sta eppositsO Drug store
WILLIAM ALLEN. Propriesor.
Nebraska advertiser., 1868-12-17

The report of the committee on
swine at the HubbaTdstOn, Mass. town
cattle show, was as follows:
.ssNO swine to-day, not even one,
We know not what il means:
We hone that those who slight these shows
Viii get no pork and beans
No swine to-day. oh what pity
And five old men on the committee.
Nebraska advertiser., 1868-12-17
General gnsiHrss SnrDs.

Cards Of five lines on. less, IS q year. Eact
additional line 81
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-07-03
COMMENCEMENT OF THE DE la SALE IN.
STITuTE.

The nineteenth annual commencement OF this in
stitutOn, which is under the direction of the Chris
tian Brothers. took place last evening in the large
hall of the Cooper Institute, which was crowded to
repetion by the parents relatives and friends of the
pupils Of the institution The following was the pro-
gramme OF the exercises
Overture, band; defamation, Thos. Callan; grand
chorus Uambillottel choir and orchestral piano.
music, orchestra; defamation, M. Plunkett; piano,
Fantasia from Faust" Professor A. Gull; music
band; essay, j. b. Fisher; piano, 'Lucrezia BOrga,"
T. Malany; piano. Grand Chorus from Ernanl,"
music, violin solo, Fantasia Pastoraie" Professor A.
Gull and Oh. Elsen; music band; song, "Come
Where the Violets Blown duet, T. Tracy and NJ.
plunkett piano III Trevat9re ~ J. McKillop; music,
lMozart), choir and orchestral Irish medley (pano),
I. Malany; music band. Distribution Of premiums.
This programme was faithfully adhered to and
proved quite treat to the audience IL the frequent
applause with which many OF the speakers were
greeted can be taken as criterion. The exercises
made doubly interesting by the presence OF the
chors Of st. Patrck's, st. Marys, st. Brdget's ST.
Josephs and st. Nicholas schools, which, conjoined
the OCCASION The brass band Of the institute also DIS
cOursed sweet music during the evening. The violin
solo. Fantasia Pastorae," by Professor A. Gull and
Master Charles Esen, was the musical feature OF the
and young Elsen, who by the way ia quite brilliant
pianist and who Is now giving promise Of soon be-
coming one OF our leading musical lights, were very
heartily applauded and encored by the audience.
After large number OF the premiums had been
awarded to the most deserving members Of the
various classes Rev. Father Mooney addressed the
students in his usually happy vein, eXhortng them
never to forget the lessons OF truth and virtue incul
Gated In their minds by the good Brothers and always
TO be steadast to their religious principles under all
circumstances.
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ST ellzABs1us ACADEMY. MADISON. H. !.

The annual distribution OF prizes az this insttu
ton, which is conducted by the Sisters Of Charity
took place yesterday. large number OF the friends
OF the pupils from New York and several parts OF
New Jersey was present The exercises consisted Of
vocal and Instrumental music, Rotations and dla-
loyues. Miss Mary Editha ONelll distinguished her
self for her performance on the piano. MISS N. e.
Mahoney also played very credtably. Misses Bowyer
kavanagh and O'Neill deserve more than q passing
notice for the manner in which they sustained their
parts ID dialogue entitled Leaving School," The
programme was comparatively lengthy, but there
were two pieces recited which earned for
the young ladies . dattering reception
VIZ, "The M0urners" by Miss Herman, and
"HagaT In the Wilderness by Miss Ridgeley. The
concluding address by Miss A. Motley was delivered
with well sustained expression OF emotion. Gold
medals were awarded to Miss Bowyer and Miss Mary
Butler. Bishop Bayey, who presided spoke few
parting words In commentator Of the institution
and the zeal OF the good sisters who have charge Of
IT, He delivered some severe structures on those fol-
lies OF the age tending to ratonalism and rebeling
against. wholesome restraint. No education can be
sound which is not based on religion and the Catho
Tic church asserts this position as positively to-day
as ever. Ip speaking OF strong minded women and
woman's rights the Bishop was pungent and sarcas
TIC IN the extreme. The proper sphere OF woman
was the household. Beside the Bishop sat Mgr SetOn
chaplain OF the institution, and several clergymen
from different parts Of the diocese. Mayor ONeill.
OF Jersey City, was also present.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-07-03
TIE VAN RENSSELAER, ESTATE.
The viii Of the Late PATRON.
IRON The Albany ArQus. July /

lFlDul INC ftiDhuy Argus, july LII
me win Of the late Stephen Van Rensselaer, will be
offered for probate on July 2. One OF the executors
Mr.. Nathaniel Thayer OF Boston, Is a non resident,
and required to give bonds In the sum OF about one
million Of dollars The other executors are Charles
NJ. jenkins, Of this city; Eugene Van Rensselaer, (son
OF the testator and the widow, Mrs. Van Rensselaer,
IL The executrix. To the latter the viii leaves the
manor house and grounds and $4,000 year. The
remaining estate IL equally divided among the chill.
dren, viz:-Eugene Van Rensselaer, the youngest
and only son, and Mrs. Nathaniel Thayer Mrs. Berry,
Mrs. Howard Townsend, and the children OF Bayard
Van Rensselaer, who take their deceased fathers
share. The property IL valued at about A. 500 600
There Is but one subsistDg legacy granted In
the viii, VIZ, 5000 TO the widow Of Bayard
Lansing who was originally named execu-
tori ana OF $4,000 TO DR.. Howard Townsend, lapsed
by the death OF these two. The property thus de-
vised does not include the whole Of the property
father OF the last deceased devised TO his grandson
stephen, two thousand i've hundred acres lying
north OF the manor house, and included mostly be-
tween the river and the Shaker road This includes
must be worth 100000. In the event OF stephen
diving without heirs-whch occurred several years
ago-- was TO go, after the death OF his father, TO
his uncle William p. Van Rensselaer,, In whom 1t Is
the leases upon lands In Rensselaer, and Albany
counties-still remain in the family; but the bulk OF
II was transferred TO Mr. Walter 8. Church, some
fifteen years ago, who In connection with Peter
and terminated the long controversy growing out
OF the peculiar nature OF these leases. The manor,
In its original proportions, extended from Cohoes
Falls to Barren Island, on north and south line
side OF the Hudson. But small portion Of this do
main remains subject to rent
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-07-03
LOUISIANA.


The Legislature-The Constitutional Amend
mcnt Adopted.
NEW ORLEANS, July 2, 1858.
The military are still under arms to-day, although
much less excitement Is apparent.
The resolutions adopted In the Senate yesterday
that the roll furnished by the military commander be
called ana those who can take the constitutional
oath be admitted appears on the minutes as simply
that the roll be called, emitting the words 1.-The
military commander which are in the resolution as
adopted.
objection was made but was choked or by the pre-
viOus question.
A democratic member objected to the reception Of
Mr.. Campbell's vote.
Faint cOnclliatOry overtures were make to-day the
democrats taking the Initiative
Joint resolution ratifying the fourteenth amend
ment was adopted.
Twelve democratic members of the House were
sworn in to-day
Another effort to have the House organized ac-
cqding to the roll OF the commanding general failed
several democrats presenting themselves to be
sworn were informed that their seats are contested
they being previously ignorant OF the fact.
The bill approprating $l5O.OOO to defray expenses
was passed.
Several other bills were presented.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-07-03
NEW YORK HERALD FRIDAY, July 3 lS5s-rKlPLE SHEET

The Riggs goid medals fof p1ze essays were
awarded to r. B. McMaster, OF the senior class and
The S gold Kelly medals We're swafued = MIi-
ken, tuqior. and Gerrit r. Blauvet, OF the senior
Ia addition to the above certificates stating that
their recipients were equal In merit to the students
receiving the medals were awarded for chemistry to
Gregory senior natural history A. SsaGG ID
Srs.acsp, " 9: Sosuesia, Junior; FRENCH, s: 4.
giene, 6. E. Lydecker III II. ). 1alier. freshman.
the prizes Tor the successai compstitors az tne
defamation, to E. Morse shepard, Of the junior
class, and for the best poetical defamation, to
sssaoR Cron senos
class. DR.. Doremus prizes, for proficiency in
ss1 John
The degree Of Bachelor Of Arts was conferred upon
Frank Warner Angel, Gerlt Franklin Blauvelt,
Buckley. Theodore FreIinghuysen Chambers Luke
Barker Chesebr0 Gilbert Holmes Crawford Thomas
Kelso Cruise, Samuel Anthony Goldschmidt Benja-
Stephen Kelly. John Mason Knox, Jr. Albert Gal
latin Mcdonald, Peter Miken, Jr., William Barent
Pope Richard Reece Seaman, John Robert Sim, Ben
jamin Hale stuart, Frederick Augustus Wright
The degree OF Bachelor OF Sciences was conferred
upon John Edward Cronly, Cornelius Jerome Cum
Henry Kelly Jr Robert Bach McMass ss William william
Franklin pitschke, Henry Thompson Webb, Franklin
Emerson WOOdfOrd.
The degree Of Master Of Arts was conferred upon
Peter Zachus Easton, A. B.. Benjamin GrifYen, A. B. ;
Lewis Marx Horntha A. B.; John SANFORD Hunt
A. b John Augustus Knapp, A. B.; william Matt
land Murray A. B.; Francis Asbury Sampson A. B..
william Henry J. Sieberg A. B.; William Stratford
A. B.; George W; Thnrston, A. b. B. s.; Charles Ed
ward Tracy, A. B.; William II. Van Arsdale, A. B.
The degree OF Master Of Sciences was conferred
upon Albert Terry Green B. s.. Charles Henry Smith,
Jr., B. s.; Thomas Stratford, b. s.
The exercises were closed with the benediction,
after which the audience dispersed. To-day the stu
dents are doubtless enjoying their otiun1 cum dgnd-
tate The vacation continues until the 10th OF Sep
tember next, after which the college exercises will
be resumed.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-07-03
NORTH CAROLINA.

Organization of the New Legislature-AdOp.
ton Of the Fourteenth Article.
a~Ss - : RALEIGH, July 2, 1858.
quorum Of both houses Of the General Assembly
assembled yesterday.
Chief Justice Pearson, in obedience to an order
from General Candy, after having taken the oath Of
otfice prescribed by the new constitution, admins
tered the same to his associates and to the Governor
elect, w. w. Holden Judge Reade then admins
tered the oath to the members Of the House and
Judge Dick to the members Of the Senate.
The credentials Of nine members of the Senate and
nine Of the House, who were present and banned by
the Howard amendment, were laid on the table.
Joseph william Holden, son Of the Governor, was
elected Speaker OF the House.
To-day both houses were organized, and Governor
Holden sent in brief message.
Iu the House the Howard amendment was adopted
by vote OF Is to 20, and In the Senate bv vote OF
"a to-.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-07-03
HEAVY ROBBERY uE BONDS.

About two O'Clock yesterday afternoon Thomas E.
Carey, an attache OF the banking house of Mr..
Archibald Oracle King, 50 william street. was In the
once Of the sub-Treasury wall street, for the pur-
pose Of receiving $4,000 in coupon bonds Of the
issue OF 1862 One Of the treasury clerks passed out
the bonds, and while they were lying Oh the counter
Mr.. Carey and the gentleman behind the. desk
entered into Conversation during which some daring
thief came up unnoticed and seizing the money
cecded In making his escape with II. Captain Jami-
son, OF the First precinct, was Immediately notified
for the THEFT. Mr. King however alleges that ohe
bonds were not In the possession Of his clerk Carcy
and looks 70 the Treasury Department to make good
the tOaa.
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SERviA.
Legislative Approval Of the New RuIer.

Legislative Approval Of the New Ruler.
BELGRADE, July > 1865.
The skouptchina the national Legislative Cham
Der Of Servia has confirmed the succession Of Milan
the Fourth to the throne Of the princpaty and has
also endorsed the regency appointed to act during
the minority Of the Prince.
Milan made brief speech before the Chamber in
which he declared that, though young, he would
learn to make the people happy.
Great rejoicings are now going on in this city and
throughout the principally
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-07-03
VIRGINIA.

Decision Of the State COurt--A Lease Of the
Washington Railroad Decided Void.
RICHMOND, July q 1868.
The Supreme Court Of Virginia, in the case invov-
ing the validity of the ten years lease OF the Wash
ington, Alexandria and Georgetown Railroad, de-
clared the lease void on account among other rea-
sons, Of the fraudulent issue Of $500, 900 worth OF
spurious stock.