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Nebraska advertiser., 1869-04-22
NEW YORK April. I.


1T is understood that John Stuart
Mill has written q letter TO the Secre-
taTy of the equal rights association
recommending a plan for a con
VentiOn in New York on the 18th of
May. Delegates from England viii
attend the Convention.
Mr.. ]. Veleinta, General Agent
of the Cuban revOlutionists has issued
an address to the people Of the United
States, in which ne says the Cuban
liberating army has been gradually
increasing, notwithstanding the losses
consequent upon a steady campaign,
and now comprises some 1900
men under Q. NJ. Cespedes, who is
commander in cheif of that army and
the head Of the Republican Govern
ment duly established within the
lines Of the hberatOrs. Their lines
run in westerly direction
from the eastern end Of the Island Of
Sagua Lagrande without reaching the
sea board, either North or South for
want Of the requisite armament to
hold it, but the territory pointed out
as nearly twO-thitds of the area Of
Cuba, in which slavery has been abOl-
ished and in which the Spanish con-
troll only the ground where they are
kept at bay. This has been done by
the patriots In a comparatively short
time Notwithstanding their short def
cheney in war material aud leads to
belief that If they had been tolerabIy
supplied with such material their
movements would now cover also the
remainder of the island where no up
rising has yet taken place from utter
want Of arms, while their enemies are
fully armed with the best approved
weapons Of the United States.
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-04-22

Qnite an excitement was raised on
the streets adjacent to the military
headquarters, and the news spread
rapidly that seven indians had been
caught stealing. and were about to be
tried therefor. Upon arriving at head
quarters and making inquiry, we were
informed that they were a party of a
small band of Pawnees who started
southwark, few days past, to cap
ture stock from the hostile tribes be-
low. They succeeded in their project,
and while returning chanced to pass
through Hays City, Kansas, where
they were attacked by party of
roughs, who killed twelve of their
number. One of them succeeded in
effecting his escape, and falling in
with six others, they went to Fort
Harker and surrendered themselves.
Here their stock was taken from them,
and Gen. Sheridan sent them to the
authorities here, to be returned to
their reservation.-RepU6LjcGn.
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-04-22
sneak.

Under this euphonious caption the
Knoxville Wing describes nine-tenths
of the Democratic editors in the eoun-
try, in portraying a contemplate class
of men who infest the South:
We mean the men reared in the
North, educated amid the surround
ings Of free speech, free schools, free
thought and q free press, and i'm the
very cradle Of loyalty and anti-caste,
who viii coma South and join himself
with the rebel conservative party, DO
its dirty work, write for and publish
its disloyal sheets, sneer at loyalty
and write it 'trIIly loil, " denOunce its
advocates and supporters, and admit
that the rebel conservative party con-
tains the respectability, the culture
and the refinement OF Southern so
ciety. 1aE Ef-
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-04-22

Perhaps it is not generally known,
even among the craft, that the 25th of
this present month, is the semi-cen-
tennial anniversary of the INTRODUCES
ion of the order in the United States.
The first and only successful attempt
to introduce the principles of Friend
ship, Love and Truth, in America,
was made in Baltimore, on the 25th
day of April, 1919. Thomas Wildey,
a blacksmith by trade, an English
man by birth, and a citizen of Balti-
timore, Md, by adoption, published a
card, calling for meeting of Odd Fel-
lows at the Seven Stars Tavern in
Second street in that city, It was
answered by four members of the or
der; and Washington Lodge No. 1,
was instituted. Through the instru-
mentality of Past Grand John Crow
der, of Preston, England, a charter
wrs received on October 23d, 1919.
From this little band of five MEM
beEs in Baltimore, one half a century
agc, has grown the mighty army
which has Oyerspread the land, and
sheltered under its protecting arm
thousands, who but for it, would have
been lost in the miseries of Ignorance
and destitutiOn.
Let the Odd Fellows, all over the
land, notice the day as is becoming.
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-04-22

Great performers of the art of leger-
demain sometimes give exhibitions
gratis, and when not expected. HOud-
IN, xel1 known for his dexterity,
while in Augusta, Georgia, once resol-
we'd TO try his art on the old colored
woman, whom he met in the street,
with her basket of eggs. HOudin sud-
denly paused and inquired
'HOw do you sell eggs, auntie ?n
''Den eggs" was the response, "dey
am picapune apice-fresh, too, de
last one oh dem; billed 'em myself and
knows dey's fust rate"
"Well, I'll try 'em,n said the ma
gician, as he laid down a bit of frac-
tional currency. "Have you pepper
and salt ?"
eyes sar, dar dey ISL said the sable
sales-wOman, watching her customer
with intense interest.
Leisurely drawing out q neat little
penknife, Mr.. HOudin proceeded very
quietly to cut the egg exactly in half /;
when suddenly bright, new twenty
five cent piece was discovered laying
embedded in the yOlk, apparently as
bright as when first came from the
mint. Very coolly the great magician
transferred the coin to his vest-pOcket,
and taking up another egg, inquired !:
"How much do you ask for this
egg?"
"De Lord bress my soul! Dat egg?
De fac am, boss, dat egg is worth a
a dime-shuah ="
"AlI right" was the response,
there's your dime; now give me the
egg?"
Separating it with an exact precis-
ion that the colored woman watched
most eagerly, a quarter eagle was care
fully picked out of the centre of the
egg and placed in the vest pocket of
the operator, as before,
The old woman was thnnderstruck
as well she might have been, and her
customer had to ask her the price of
the third egg two or three times before
he could obtain q reply.
"Dar's no use talkin', mars'r'" said
the bewiIdered old darkey, "I
eould't let you hab dat daF egg, no
how, for less dan a quarter-I declare
to de Lord can't"
"Very good" said Houdin, whose
imperturbable features were as solemn
as an undertaken, "there is your quar-
ter, AID here-is your egg. All right.
AS he opened the last egg, a brace of
five dollar gold pieces were discovered
snugly deposited in the very heart of
the yoIk, and jingling them merrily
together in his palm, the sdUdnt coolly
remarked:
every good eggs, indeed; rather
like them, and while I am about it, I
believe I will buV a dozen. What is
the price?"
"No price!" screamed the amazed
daughter of Ham. "You couldn't buy
dem eggs, mars'r, for all the mon
ey you's got. No! dat you couldn't.
I'se gwine to take dem eggs all home
Il is and dat money in dem eggs all
belongs to me. 1t does dat. Couldn't
sell no more of dem eggs no how"
Amidst the roar of the spectators,
the benighted African started for her
domicile to "smash dem eggs" but
with what success we are unable to
relate.
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-04-22

In January, 1853, the Treasurer of
Coshocton county, Ohio, was robbed
of $4,000. A large sum, perhaps
$40, 600, was spent by the county au-
thorities in an unvailing effort to fer
rit out the robbers. Finally quarrel
between the latter resulted in one of
them informing upon the other, and
it was ascertained that the guilty par
ties were the county Treasurer, Sam
ueI Ketchum, and James Brown, a
banker. After the villains had secured
the money, Brown, in order to disarm
suspicion, gagged and bound Ketch-
um, and in this condition was found
in the TTeasurer's Office. No suspicion
attached to any one, and no arrests
were made till about eighteen months
ago, when Ketchum, getting angry
because Brown wanted more than his
share of the spOils, let out the whole
secret. Brown had his trial in New
ark, last week, and on Thursday was
convicted. He is said to be worth
100000.
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-04-22

AS slow the sun his parting smile
At even-tide is weaving,
With lingering light he dweIls the while
Upon the world he's leaving.
Thus too, when life is waning fast,
And youthful days are fieeting,
Weturn one longing look to cast
Upon those days retreating.
When fortune hath In latter years
Our several lots assigned us;
When we have rent with bitter tears
The ties that used to bind us; Ihome.
Still through those scenes of youth and
Where naught but love Is spoken,
On memory's wing tbs sweet to roam
In flights Of joy unbrolen.
And as the winds Ofage and pain
Are around us sadly signing.
While many a gem from friendships chain
Within the tomb is lying;
o, may the deeds the past hath blest,
On each returning morrow
Like sun beams from the golden West,
uiumine our hearts Of sorrow.
FfeldQRd Fdrns.
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-04-22
Nrr YnRn All f2-


Another colony, intended 70 eIi1-
brace $50 families, 80 OfwhOm are now
collected, are organizing in Brooklyn
for settlements near Springfield, Mo.
Deputy Sheriff John Moran, who
plead guilty of permitting the escape
Of a prisoner from his custody last
week, was sentenced to the State Pris-
on for 4 years. a
A. T. Stewart has offered $1,000, 900
for the franchise Of the Broadway rail
road.
The Herald's Washington special
gives the following account Of the al
legged interview between Senator Ross
and President Grant:
Mr.. Ross was admitted at the same
time as old Zach Chandler, but had
the first chance to speak to the Presi-
dent.
''I came, Mr.. President, to talk with
you about the appointments for my
State, having heard you intend TO
make certain nominations. They
may not harmonic with my desires,
if you deem it worth while to consult
them in the least"
To which Grant lacOnically and in
terTogatOrily responded, "Well, sir"
This Presidential response was not
in the true manner to be relished by
the Kansas Senator.
"Am I to understand that I am
rightly informed as to your stated
intentions to disregard my preference ces
insthe matter of appointments, Mr..
PTesident?" inquired the Senator.
"That is a question hardly suscepti-
~ Of m e.
pOintments do you allude? Inform
me- land then can reply" rejoined
Grant.
Senator Ross liked the second an
swer as little as the first, but having
come for enlightenment, he was de-
termed not to go away in a fog. The
Senator, therefore, with suppressed
rage, explained the appointments to
which he had reference.
Frankly, sir" said Grant, at in
tend not to make those appoint
ments.n
"What, sir, you seOrn to accommodate
me in the least?" exclaimed Ross boil
ing over with rage.
"Sir, believe have given you my
answer" firmly but sternly replied
Grant.
This is not treating me fairly, Mr..
President, nor as one gentleman should
treat another" uttered Senator Ross.
81 have no intention to be dictated
to, sir" said Grant sharply.
Nor have / to be inSulted, even by
you, sir, were you twenty times the
President exclaimed Ross, with his
ire stirred up to white heat.
81 must decline to be annoyed any
further on the subject" muttered
Grant between his teeth, 'and desire
the interview should be terminated
"You and your desires may go to
hell J" roared out Ross.
'Leave the room, sir! Leave the
room! or shall force you out" thun-
dered Grant,
Ross took his departure accordingly
in a great rage, quitting the White
House like one rushing from aplague,
and hurried to the Capitol.
President Grant threw himself into
a chair the moment the door closed
and wiped his brow with his pocket
HANDKERCHIEF, evidently much agita-
ted.
Old Zach Chandler approached and
was thus addressed by the President: /:
Excuse me a few mOtdents. After
that interview / must have a little
time to cool of.
Such is the account as Ihave learned
it, and which I give substantially as
it came to me. do not voueh for its
truth, but have good ground to believe
it IS not very different from the actual
occurrence.
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-04-22
PREsBYTERY OF OMAHA.
SESSION AT DEcATURE.


The Presbyter Of Omaha met at De-
cature, Nebraska, in the M. E. Church
building, at q O'Clock, on Friday eve
ming, April Sth, 1869.
Present Rev. Geo. L. Little, of
Council Bluffs, Iowa Rev. VIM. Pc
Ian, Onawa, Iowa; Elder Elmer ID.
Dimmick, of Harris Grove, Iowa /;
Rev. f. M. Dimmiek, Elders J. r.
Meredith and j. III. KallOm, of Oma-
ha; Rev. Robert Burgess, of Woodbin,
Iowa; Elder A. Bockwell, of Deca-
tUre.
Opened with prayer.
The PresbyteTy then organized by
the election of the Rev. Geo. L. Little,
of Council Bluffs, Moderator; and Ell
der A. Rockwell, of Decature, tempo
rary Clerk.
Applications for reception in the
Presbytery being in order, the Rev.
Geo. Carroll, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa,
and B. +. MeNeill, of Beatrice, Ne
braska, were admitted to the Presby-
terry. u
The following newly organized
churches were represented.
Logan Creek Church-Rev. J. NJ.
PEBBLES, pastor G. ID. HOdgkiss, elder
and delegate.
First Presbyterian Church of Beat
rice-Rev. B. F. MeNeiH, pastor.
Presbyterian Church of Cincinnati,
Iowa.. H. House, elder and del
egate.
First Presbyterian Church Of Har-
ris' Grove, Iowa Elmer M. Dimmick,
elder and delegate.
First Presbyterian Church Of Mis-
souri, Valley, Iowa.
First Presbyterian Church of Hell
ena.
Presbytery adjourned till 81 o'clock
Saturday morning, April 10.
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-04-22
MONDAY, April II.


Presbytery met at the hour stated.
DR.. Mcneil made the statement of the
grounds of his appeal and his argu-
ment thereon.
He was followed by Rev. F. M.
Dimmick, in defence of the action of
the judicatory. BY request, J. K.
Meredith, ESQ.,, occupied a short time
arguing against said action. J. H.
KellOm, Esq, then closed in defence
of the judicatory.
The Presbytery then deliberated up
on its decision with closed doors and
upon reassembling announce that it
had voted unanimously to sustain the
action and sentence Of the judicatOry
of the Second Presbyterian Church of
Omaha.
DR.. Mcneil gave notice that he
would prepare an appeal to the Synod.
The committee, on the complaint of
Mr.. Meredith, reported that it be re-
ferred to the Synod, to go up with the
appeal of DIR. Mcneil The recon-
mendatiOn was adopted.
The Presbytery resolved that its
next meeting be in the Second Pres
byterian Church of Omaha and after
the transaction of further miscellane-
Gus business; adjourned, sine de.
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-04-22

It is a pleasure to announce that the
first appointment in Nebraska, made
by President Grant, is that Of Gen. r.
r.. Livingston, of Plattsmouth, to the
Office of surveyor General of Iowa,
and Nebraska. Gen. Livingston has
long been a resident of this State, serv-
ed his country with signal ability as an
army officer during the war, and has
always been known as an able and
active Republican. Asaman of abili-
ty, energy and cultivation his superior
cannot be found, and to the discharge
Of his official duties he brings q vast
fund of practical experience. The
Office TO which Gen. Livingston has
been appointed was first filed by Gen.
Harrison, and from the date Of found.
ing till to day it has never been in
better hands. Gen. Hitchcock, who
retires from Officeof surveyor General
has discharged the duties thereof
for the past two years in very able
and satisfactory manner.-FreDsORt
Tribune.
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-04-22

GEN. r. r. LIVINGSTON Of this
city has received the appointment OF
Surveyor General for Iowa and Ne
braska, Vice 2. w. Hitchcock rernOv.
ed. This is the first appointments for
Nebraska by the new administration
and it is eminently fitting that Il
should be the first. Gen. Livingston
raised the first company Of men that
was raised in Nebraska for service in
the war for the Union, and that at q
time when even the firmest had WaVer4
ing doubts as to what the result would
be. Livingston stepped to the 'front.'
and waited not to consider whether ik
was policy" to advocate the cause Of
his country, or whether it was likely
70 be the successful side; he only ask
ed ''is il right" which being answered
In the affirmative by his own con-
science he Immediately called upon
his fellows who entertained the same
views to Join in an endeavOr to save
the country. In view of these faets,
it was eminently proper that Gen.
Livingston should be the first appOin-
tee in the State by the man who stood
at the head Of the forces that saved 70
us q country and a government. His
appointment VIII undoubtedly chagTln
the men who hated the ''old fac" dur
ing the war, 1.-THE true harted Repub-
lieans Of Nebraska viii say amen to
the appointment Of man WhOalWays
knew where he stood upon all pOliti-
cal questions. The Republican press
of the State, 80 far as we have received
/ papers since the appointment, unqual-
/ ifiedly endorse the appointment, as
I the following items viii show. Also,
we see By the dispatches that the
/ name Of Il. ]. Majors has been sent
/ to the Senate as Assessor Of Internal
Revenue for Nebraska. The appOint-
lments for Nebraska 50 Tar show that
President Grant has an eye 10 the
| eternal fitness Of things. Col Majors
I is a worthy and competent man.--Nes
/ bFQSkd Herald.
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-04-22

Among the appointments in Ne
braska we notice the name Of Col.
Thomas J. Majors, OfNemaha County.
Col. Motors is well known in this
State not only in the capacity of an ar
my officer, but also a member of our
Legislature, in the latter capacity he
has served with credit to himsef and
eOnstanGy several terms. Mr. j. IT,.
Lamaster retires from Office of Collector
without an enemy, and we know of
no one on whom his mantle could
more worthy fail than Col. Majors
Fremont Tribune.
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-04-22
WAsHINaroN Anil u

The Senate to-day after debate re-
Jeeted the Alabama treaty almost
unanimausly, only one voting in the
affirmative.
J. r. Clay and Z. ID. Bassett, who
were yesterday appointed as Ministers
to Hayti and Liberia, are both eolOFed
men-the former a banker in New
Orleans and the latter principal in
one OF the high schools in Philadel-
phia.
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-04-22

STATE SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT
The Governor has appointed s. d.
Beals, Esq, State Superintendent of
Public Instruction, to serve until the
next general election provides a sue
cessor. He win enter upon his duties
Immediately. The Lincoln Common
JVealth says Mr.. Beals is a gentlemen
of fine culture, has had a long expert
ence as an educator, and we doubt not
viii fill the Office to the satisfaction Of
the people.
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-04-22
New YoRK AnriIf2

Leading Democratic Influences in
this city have united in supporting
sabstan tally Mr.. PendletOn's recon-
mendatiOn to the people Of Virginia.
Mississippi and Texas, not to partici-
pate in the reconstruction elections to
be ordered by President Grant.
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-04-22
Sr. I.oTrIs Anril 1

J. II. Clay, the negro Louisianan
nominated as Minister to Liberia, tel
egraphs to-day that he does not want
the place, and resigns OF once. Fred
Douglas has asked for il.
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-04-22

Everything thus far appears to move
off swiminglY. Stock to the OmOunt
of SlOl 300 has been already subscrib-
ed on behalf of the Association, and
more Is reported ready. That the
movement will eventuate in success, fs
the earnest wish Of every shipper and
producer up the river.
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-04-22
II O'Clock, P. M.

II O'clock, p. NJ.
Presbytery met.
J. r. Meredith, of the Second Pres
byterian Church of Omaha, preferred
a complaint against the mode of pro-
ceedings by which the judicatOry of
the church arrived at the sentence of
accommodation against DIR. O.. C..
Mcneil, and asked that it be consid-
cred. The complaint was referred to
a committee to report as to the propri-
ETY. of the Presbytery receiving it. =
The appeal of DIR. Mcneil from the
sentence of said church, was then Ia
ken up and its consideration entered
upon. DR.. Mcneil appeared and con-
Quoted his own case; Rev. f. NJ.
Dimmick and Elder J. III. Kellom
conducting the defence of the church
judicatory. The record of the proceed
ings of the judicatory was read by J.
III. KellOm, who acted as its Clerk !;
and the evidence upon which the ju-
dicatory predicted its sentence by the
Rev. F. M. Dimmick, who acted as
Moderator of said court.
When this reading was concluded,
the Presbytery postponed the hearing
of the argument in the case till q A.
NJ, of Monday, April 18th, the hour
stated.
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-04-22
SATURDAY, ApriI 10, 81 A. M.

Presbytery met pursuant to adjourn
ment. The election of delegates to
the General Assembly, which meets
in New York City on the Goth of May,
prOximo, the Rev. Geo. L. Little was
elected Ministerial Delegate, and J.
NJ. PEBBLES Alternate Elders John S.
Ramsey and Elmer B. Dimmick, Lay
Delegates, or Commissioners.
DIR. g. S. Mcneil, having appealed
from the sentence of ex-cOmmunica-
ton of the Second Presbyterian
Church of Omaha, the Presbatery re-
solved to enter upon the consideration
of the appeal at IL o'clock p. M. and
adjourn to that hour.
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-04-22

A knowledge Of cur duties is the
most useful part of philosophy.
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-04-22

The easiest and best way 60 expand
the breast il to have a good heart in it.
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-04-22
SALOONS.
MILLINERYp
MISS NARY a. sIMPsON

MISS MARY A. SIMPSON,
WILMER AND DRESS MAKER,
d, klrst Street bet Main and Water.
eleS % inform the Ladies Of HroWnville and
llly, that she has a first class Millinery shop,
y work viii be done with great care and neat-
eno atier the latest eastern styles Bleaching
M the very latest styles, and on short notice.
-. sllea OF ladies' ana children s II ats and Bon
cqiistantly on hand Also latest patterns Of Ia
Dress Goods, ClOaks, and Chldren's Clothing
n short notice.
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-04-22

FRANZ HELMER,
Wagon Maker and ReBatEers
Shop-WeSt Of Court House
Wagons, BUqgieS, PlOICS, CtttiUGtOgs, DC, re-
paired or short notice, ct JOtC rates, and tCdT-
rdlltcd 10 giUe SGfiSf1ctiOA-
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1869-06-24

Nicholls colered, has been appointed night IN
spector of customs at Galveston, Texas. There
is strong effort being made in Brazil for the ennan-
cipation of slaves. '....."Henry j. Raymond, edi-
tor Of the New York Times, died of apople1y in
that city on Thursday night last Married
men live longer than single ones. In 100 per-
sons sixty-fve marry, and more marriages occur in
June and December than in any other months OF
the year. ''':...'One fourth of the population Of
the earth die before the age of seven years, and
one-half at or before the age Of seventeen. '''1n
Atlanta, Georgia, there is woman who weighs
1928 pounds ''."'"Bishop Rosecrans offers to have
perpetual mass said to the end of the world for all
persons who shall contribute s25 for St. Joseph
Cathedral, Columbus, Ohio. The yearly NOR
taity of the globe is $685. 1893 persons This is
at the rate of 81, ,5A per day, 4,73o per hour, 60
per minute. ...'''...Andrew johnson visits Wash
ington on the 25th ofJuly. ''"'''In Dardanelle,
Arkansas, every family has the measles. 1.-THE
handsome daughter of a wealthy merchant Of
Brooklyn Heights eloped few days ago with her
fathers eolored coachman. '''''''Kansas City has
a young lady somnambulist, who takes midnight
drives in her night clothes.