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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-06

IL il announced in the newspapers that
Col. w. p. Wood, chief detective Of the
Treasury Department. has rctirct' Mid
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-06

AMERICAN NUrMEGs. Mr.. Qaigey, Of Lit
tie York, has presented US with branches tax
en- from the so called nutmeg tree, few OF
which are to be found in that locality. Ii seems
there are two varieties of the tree, differing
slightly in appearance and in the color of their
fruit. In height they vary trona ten to twenty
feet, and rarely exceed ten inches in diameter
Our informant states that he has used the nut
as a substitute for nutmegs for number OF
years past, and cannot detect any difference IN
the taste or quality OF its flavor. Whether
the tree is of any value for the nut it produces
we must leave others to judge, but az an orna-
mental tree it is worthy the attention Of arbor-
culturists. 1t is said to frequently produce
two crops 10 season, but high up in the
mountains the second growth does not fully
mature. The nuts hang pendant in large clus-
tiers from the branches, similar to grapes, only
they are larger, and present very beautiful
appearance. Nrddd Gazette.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-06

A LADY LAwYER.-At recent meeting of
the Cecil county (Md) School Board scene
occurred which shows the growing influence of
women in public matters. The Commissioner
from the Secoad District stated that one Of
the assistant teachers from his district. a Miss
McKiusey had been absent from her school
for three weeks, but claimed pay for the full
term. Miss Martha Biddle, principal OF the
school, backed Miss McKinsey' claim and had
counsel to plead her case before the Board.
She claimed that during her assistants alb
sence, to attend to her mother during her
illness, she, the principal, had by extra labor
performed her duties so that the school had
lost nothing. The Board heard the case and
confirmed the District Commissioner decision
that the young lady's salary should not be paid
for the time she was absent. Subsequently
Miss Biddle demanded hearing, took the
Aoor in behalf of her assistant, and BY her
vigorous presentation OF her clients case, in
the course of which she made some severe
thrusts at the District Commissioner, she pro-
cured a reversal Of the decision and the allow
ance of full pay for her assistant,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-06

For CLEANING SILVER TO those who
russess silver ware il is OF interest to know
that prepared lamp black is said to be maeh
superior to the preparations ~ general use rs Il
poIshing powder
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-06

\ correspondent, in a neighb,ring county,
who once fell in their clutches, Che being en-
,rely innocent of the charges alleged against
him asks Us what has become Of the two
government detectives who commenced their
career in Aexaudria. soon after the commence
men, of the late war - One Of them is dead
gone to his last account, to answer tor his
crimes. The other was, and may be still, IN
some penitentiary, suffering deserved punish
ment here on earth, for his villaines,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-06

The "lmperialist' movements it IS called
originated 10 New York with reported affiliated
societies in other cities, is probably an un-
mitigated humbug
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-02-25
communicate.

Editor advertiser: Knowing that
you are interested in the progress of
our District Schools, impeIs me to
write you a few lines for publication,
in relation to exercises had at the
School House near Henry Harmon's,
in Douglas precinct, on last Friday
First a splendid dinner was prepared
by the scholars, sufficient for them
selves and all the visitors. This fin
ished, we next had a literary treat in
the shape of essays, concert reading,
and declamations. After recess came
the spelling class. This was composed
of the whole school, and lasted for
two hours-spelling wordsof from two
to seven ~syllables, many of which
were of difficult photography and
during this time but two words were
missed.
Mr.. Makinson is the teacher, and
I judge that he has given universal
satisfaction.
In conclusion, I would simply add
that Mr.. Harmon's neighborhood is
blessed with excellent scholars, and
consequently with good schools.
N. BUTLER.
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-02-25

We are constantly being asked why
no provision was made for publishing
the general laws in the newspapers of
the State at the recent session of the
Legislature. All are anxious to know
the law which should control their ac-
tons. The Legislators are closely
questioned as to the school law, the
herd law, &c, by farmers; as to the
amendments of the code of civil pro-
ceedure by lawyers and Iitigants, as to
the lien law by mechanics, and there
is hardly a nan to be met with but
that has some individual interest
wheh@Hh has heard has been effected
in some peculiar way by an act of the
Legislature. The public ought to
know Immediately what has been
done. A bill was introduced into the
House to authorize the printing of the
general laws i'm counties where news
papers were published, at the expense
of the county the pay to be no more
than fifty cents per thousand ems of
primmer type, just what the compost
tor receives daily for setting up, read
ing and correcting, nothing for paper,
press work or mailing. This would
not do. The people would find out too
soon what had been done, so it was de-
feated under the head of extravaganza.
The best we can now promise our rea-
ders, is that before the time arrives for
the next session-just before the time
comes in which the laws may be re-
Pealed or amended, we may possibly
receive the pamphlet edition Of the
Facts Of the fifth session." If you can
not wait, do as we know some others
have already done, send to your See
rotary Of State from two to five dollars
and ask for a copy of some short act.
We tried to have this more con-
v~eniently and cheaply for you, but
failed, and now recommend the next
best course.
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-02-25
onr RaIIrond Interests.

The people Of Nemaha county are
now offered the opportunity to secure
two good rail roads, at about one-half
the usual expense ofsuch roads. The
State offers aid equivalent to about one
half the cost Of construction and it
remains for the people to be benefited
to furnish the other half.
We have two railroad companies,
both of which are incorporated under
the general laws Of the State, and have
exclusive privileges the width of ten
miles along the contemplated line Of
their routes. One proposes to run up
the valley Of the Missouri river, and
already has a large proportion of its
stock pledged. It is composed of men
Of capital and energy, and there is but
little doubt but that they will bring
the road within the terms of the State
Immigrant the first year. The county
has it within her power to force the
completion Of the road to Brownville
within one year. twill take money,
and our citizens have got it; the ques-
ton is will theyuse it for this purpose,
or will they let the road stop the first
year at Arago. This question must be
decided soon, for there is but little time
to spare. Less money will secure it
now; more will secure it a month or
two hence.
The other road, and the most impor-
tant one for the western portion Of the
county, is the Brownville, TT. Kear-
ney and Pecifc. The State offers the
same aid to this; but from the fact
that two hundred miles must be COM
pIeted before it will become a paying
road to the stockholders, it will take
more of an effort, and more valuable
inducements to interest capitalists in
its behalf. Seventy-ffve miles of the
road from Canton, on the Mississippi,
in the direction of Brownville, will
soon be completed and the balance
will be put under contract this sum-
mer, if we show a disposition that
promises success to buildt the road from
here west; otherwise, they will look
for other connections.
We may be mistaken but our read
ers will allow us to express our honest
convictions, when we say, that con-
sidering the interests of the whole
county, this is the more important
road-of the two, and it should not be
permitted to die out for us of aid
at least from those porzoss of the
county most interested.
If ten miles Of this road is not built
this year, then we forfeit our rights to
State lands, and shall previously feel
that a golden opportunity for the de-
velOpment of the South-half of the
State is lost to Internationally gone.
We implore our fellow citizens to be
up and doing. Secure the road now
then we will not have our criminal in
difference to repent of hereafter.
Here is our hand, time and influence
for both roads. Lead off, and we will
file in, when our turn comes.
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-02-25
The TmmOrtaISeven

Andrew johnson recently invited
several guests to State dinner at the
White House besides the following
Democrats to wit: Hendricks, Nc
Creery, Vickers, BuckaIew and the
two Bayard's; ''the immortal seven,
to wit: Grimes, Fessenden, Hender-
son, Ross, Trnmbull, Fowler and Van
Wrinkle received car~t-de-visits. All
were present except Grimes and Fes-
senden-bAe first, too feeble in health
just now, and the other a little toe
shrewd to be caught in such company
at this time-tO testify their apprecia-
ton Of the high regard entertained by
the President for their eminent ser.
vices" Verify the even are re
ceiving their reward.
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-02-25
Anofher Vetoe rom Andr

The President has vetoed the bill en-
titled San act transferring the duties of
the Trustees Of the ColOred Schools of
Washington and Georgetown Here
tofore the trustees of these schools
have been appointed by the Secretary
ofthe Interior, and now Congress pre-
fers that they should be elected by the
people, it being more in accordance
with the genus Of our Republican in
stitutiOns. But Andy canits see it, and
so returns the act to the House in
which it originated without approval,
accompanied with a long letter to Con-
gress, warning that body against a
REPETITION Of further legislation, sub
hitting questions to the suffrages OF
oolOred men.
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-02-25

Geo. Crow, ''the gentleman from
Fairview . gave us a call on Tuesday
last. He aysthat the nOn-herders are
after him sharply. We know what
we saywhen we assert that the people
of this county were never represented
ntlIe Legislature by a truer man than
that same George Crow. Not in favor
with the law himself, he complied
with the wishes Ofthe petitioners. In
Benton precinct the minority asked
for a herd law, and the majority re-
monstrated, and so Benton was ex-
eepted. In Douglas, Washington, La
fayette, Glen Rock and Bedford the
expression that reached US favored the
herd law, and in the other precincts
we were instructed to oppose it, and
so the Representatives of this county
acted in good faith for the good Of the
county and in accordance with the
viii Of the majority as they under.
stood il.
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-02-25
thereOf d foIIOWs :

The people Of Missouri, recognizing
the great advantage of the Hannibal
& 81 Joe Railroad, and its influence
in enhancing the value of real estate;
in increasing the population and in
dustrlal pursuits, and its great power
as a civilizer are yielding to the on
ward march of progressive ideas, and
are bound not to stand in the way of
public Improvements. If the bill ma
king the above appropriation, or one
as extensive in its scope, and as cos
mopolitan in its aims is passed this
winter, Missouri will soon stepinto the
frOntranks, so far as wealth, population
and political influence is concerned.
We hope she may.
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-02-25

Joseph Bacon, formerly Of London,
in this county, and son of G. H, Ba-
con, post master at that place, left this
point for Idaho in 1864, where he has
resided until sometime in September
last. We find in the Boise City paper
the following item: Joseph Bacon
has been residing ON Reynolds creek,
at his ranch. On the 2st Of Septem-
Der he and Sim Walters started for this
place for the purpose Of selling his
ranch to Walters. They were last
seen in a buggy near five mile creek.
On wednesday last Mr.. Bernard, his
neighbor, entertaining asusPiciOn that
there had been foul play, started fol
this city for the purpose Of making
enquiry. When near five mile creek,
he found Bacon's hat He had Wal.
ters arrested on charge of murder,
The body has not yet been found, YET
little doubt is entertained but that be
has been murdered by Walters. A dill.
ligent search win be made before the
day OF examination.
IN the next issue of the paper VIZ
notice that Walters has had his exam.
1nation, and held TO answer without
bail.
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-02-25

The United States has concluded q
treaty with United States of Columbia,
permitting the construction ola Ship
Canal across the Isthmus Of Darien by
citizens of this Government. This
treaty now awaits the confirmation OF
the Senate.
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-02-25

81
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-02-25

We call the attention of our lady
readers to an act passed the present
session of the Legislature, to be found
on the outside Of this issue, defining
the rights Of married women, &c. We
think you will approve action in
this respect.
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-02-25

The was no material change made
IN the School Law. The election OF
officers takes place the first Monday in
April. The officers which would be
elected I'm October next, by the old
law, viii now be elected in April.
The taxes necessary for the coming
year to carry on the schools, must be
levied and certified to the County
Clerk before the first Monday of July
next.
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-02-25

We see from the proceedings Of the
Missouri Legislature that the State
has a lien on the Hannibal and St.
Joe Railroad for s., 600, 1000. A bill has
been introduced into the Legislature
to sell the interest of the State in this
road and appropriate the proceeds
-. e,Tfovrc
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-02-25
FGAT, NOTTCF - ~.

EGAL NOIlCE.=ln the DEs
Il COnFt of Nemaha County. Stat IN
braska. J. n. Reynolds, Administratordh
with the viii annexed, Of the Estate of Nm. +
deceased, %. Abigail Chastain widow OF
bill deceased, Crazy "A. Ward. a daughfr
William Ward. who resides in the state orTr
Elizabeth Collins, adaughter Of said wills ~
ceased, who futeFmaFried with One Thomw0E
nj II. Secresf, daughter Of said Willis m
ceased, who iRtermarried with one Iaeab -
Willis irwin Hill. aged sixteen yelg. n u1T -
Willis Hill deceased: lama Louisa Hn. -
Of Willis Hill deceased, aged fourteen year.
ceasel- aged twelve years All the above "a
defendants. except Gracy A. Ward ana q
Var her husband, are residing 10 Nemaha0-
in he State Of Nebraska.
Petition % sell Lands t0p0v debts q Dsosdzfs b
happening from the petition on. file in fE q
that there Is no Personal Estate in the hanf Z
said adminisiratOr TO pay the debts Outsianif
due from the Estate OF said decedent. and =
penSeS Of the administration thereof. and Ihr.
necessary to sell some part Of the Real Erls
the payment Of uch debts. 10 IS hereby ~
that the above named defendants. hers an
the said aeceased, and all other persons infeu4
this estate appear befOr the District C0ural
maha County, state Of Nebraska. az theCo an7
in BrOwnvtlle, on theI2fh day Of March, An j
ten clock An, OF a5 o thereafter as To- @
may be preparedtO hear this matter. 20 sh0E :
why license shOuld not be granted % said n
strator 70 sell 50 much Of the real estate Of sd
ceased as may be necessary 70 pay thshta
ness OF said estate.
Given under my handa and the seal Of sad0-
this tW~ensy-eighth day Of January, AID. tS2
CHIEF 11stfesof Nebraska. and Judge oh he b
dicial District ~
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-02-25

A man who contracts to set out and
grow a hedge on the line Of any parcel
Of land, on to inelOse the same, has a
lien on such land for the contract
price.
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-02-25

The revenue law now is substantially
the same as thatinthe revised statutes.
The law upon the subject, found in
the Third Session Laws of State, has
been repealed.
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-02-25

Gen. Thayer has written a letter to
G. H. Gere, Of the Commonwealth, de-
declining a seat in Grants Cabinet,
~prefering his seat in the Senate.
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-02-25

A redistribution Of the currency
would take from the east $50, 0OO, 600,
and give to the west S35, OOO, 600, and
to the south S45. OOO, 1000.
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-02-25

One hundred and thirty-seven years
ago last Monday was born George
Washington, the first President of the
United States; the first General Of
America, and truly the Father Of his
Country. His fame and his country
stiIl survive the work of time and the
despoliations of his and its enemies.
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-02-25

Col. FuFnas, Col. Thos. ]. Majors,
and Adjutant III. NJ. Atkinson, leave
tomorrow for Washington. They
promise our readers an occasional let
ter through the Advertiser.
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-02-25
NOTICE:.

DROBATE NOTICE NoTr
\ Hereby given that Joseph ". BlseFE-
this day made application to the PrObsfs -
Nemaha county, Nebraska, to be aDDoi1fJ
istratCr Ofthe Estate OF SOphia Z Wbifner -
ed, late Of said county OfNemaha. and m
Court has appointed the 18th DAY Of Mar
nine O'Clock A NJ % hear said appiaiw
appoint an Administrator Ofsaid estafe' ~
ing to take place az the Office Of PROBATE -
BrOwnville, Nebraska.
Dated February 18th, 1873.
1881 "A. ". MORGAN Prob,,, H.
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-02-25

Richardson county is excepted from
the operation Of the herd law, al
though the same does not so appear in
the published act.
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-02-25
SALE OF RFALE

" TATE-In pursuance Of an order O. aHrl
District Court Of the County Of Nemaha. and S8Floi
Of Nebraska, granted at the September term dlore.
DISTRICT Court, A-D. 1873, ano confirmed 40 Us
lOurned term Of the same held IN Decemhd IA
1888, 1 VIII offer for saleat public auction or TGlorfa
o'ciocE ~ - y fae - sasoai' -. - iqul
premises 10 sale Nemaha County, ne hugB-
QeScrlhF4 zeal Estate. situate in the CWHrY a NO
maha ana state OF Mebraskn. fowl. ne w1r II
half Of the mOEh-V9st quarter Of section = In1nh.
ship &, Range Is easA Terms go down. da1
ancein one. two andthreeyears, with enpGE r..
Interest. H Hun
Guardian Of Georges. Ebbs alias Georu 4 eDr
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-02-25
ADMINISTRATORS SALE "a.


DEMONSTRATORS SALE As
"A REAL ESTATE-NOtice is hereby ~ /.
en-, that BY virtue Of an order Of the Distnd 0nittl
" eemAns SO9.Sys Eeorsska, as Aqmlnt5n ~,
ceased, VIII, on the e re-
6h ddyofM March, 1859, at O'elOckPls'll
expose and sell at public vendue, at the hunh eIa
Of the Post Office In Peru, in said C0uHg ertis
Nemaha' al the right, title and interest ofntehine
deceased, his widow, heirs and personal reE8
tatlyes, tn an 70 the following real estate, ha X
county, t0-Wit:
Lot 4, Of Section ., TOWN., RangeI Is east. 0sleel
Ing 81 O-lO0 acres, except % acres of Of ne nsnl
side thereof Also the following lots and hoen
the town Of Peru: Blocks rs, ~, n, Ml y Jul
and lots I, Pa, 4, 3, 9Af0. n and r. In blocE 2 souhi
lots I 2 3 z and Ia block s.; and lets 49,
in block So and lots 8, 9 and n in block s.; nil.
, and ~ IN block IS; and lots 4 49,
and y IN block 50, and lots m and 4 I'M bQ9 loas
and lots and 4 in block 81; and lots ID aniLaaln
block g and lots 1 and ? In HECK 8; and eddi
II ana T. In block 81 and lOts2 sand s nbo2
and lots Z and Z In block 50; and lots I and ~ "a
81; and lots I 4, 5 10, n and l. IN block 81; end-rmv
> and Yin block s. and lots 9 and 10 IN ooa ~
and lots Z, 8 and p in block 81 and los s. and
block s. and lot 10 ia blOckg; ard lots 54
lots !, 2, n andI2in hock M and los a. y. i
block IL; andlOts as, 6, rs. 9. 10 and tn 8roul
; in block ll6s and lots T. 5 and 9 in bloS Fail
aa9 LOS 3 ne 10 In block H%
I&; andlOts1 3, y Vim block I36: andl0sLn
II n 0ieeEaI and lOt II I'm block ID; and
III y IN hoea ~ 4u1AuE IT and ~ In 1llA
ana los l. = 3, 8 LS , andl0in block III aale ate
IN block l4z: ana lot I in block IE3. and ML
block IA and lots 8. 3 and n 10 block rs. e11 j q
p, - anH In G0ek 10 and lots sand ~
~ and lots ana 8 IN block AS: AMI also nfl ror'
lowing lands Situated IN the town Of Mount TI -
IN sad county lt ! I'm block 2y1Ots g. Hh -
an9 DIE block 81 lots L, 2, A,4.5,G Z,8.qm AN -
Il, o. t0s u, is, - ana 70 In block 4; and los : -.
> lO,l Y u, "a, 2, II, 10 and ~ in block 5; all ~
IL 34,56z8 10, IN. IL III Isl I6 h. Is 1fud
~ block s. and lots 4, q 4, 10 N, T. "a - 81
= - = and = In block and The va triI
blocks %, ~, %. 10, n, ~ IA M ~ IL rs. eff.r
= 49,, -, q, 81, -, s., -, "a, 8, %, 81,
-, q > and s.; and lots 2 3 A. nd8lne0 IA
an9 lois > = 8 3. 9, 10, n, n, ~, Is and IS n -
mo lois ! 4 81 3, TO- II ~, IA n and IS 10 -
IS and Is In blOcka very
said sale VIII be held open for bids for and up IN
one hour rom and amer the time above menlD
TERMS or SALE CASH "a
WILLIAM s HORN. AdmIni 49,
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-02-25
LEGAL NOTICES

SALF-PN
II The authority and direction orfbsr
testament Of Richard Lloyd. lateOfHarH.. q
state Of Ohio, deceased. q eoDv ri
VIII, duly authenticated. has been fIe5
b undersigned. rs executor. nOmin-fs5 Nal
and duly confirmed BY proper autb0-r
Saturday, the 18th day OfhIarch. "A n ~
Of the Office Ofthe County Clerk. in -
Nemaha county, and the State 81 No.
hour Of two o'clock, p. NJ. Ofsaid dav 49,
at public vendue, the following describe5
tate, situate In said county o fNemaha 80
Southeast quarter % oftheS Outh-wesfo-
of Section number t~Wenty-nine or r.
number I'VE 81, North in range numba-t
East.
Terms OfSale;-One-haH cash on rprai- ,
and One-halfn n year, secured By oois
gage on the premises, with interest
1884, WILLIAM r. KEN
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-02-25

MI. George w. Blunt, a Representa-
tive Of the Commissioners of Chair
ties and Corrections of the city of New
York, is in Washington, endeavOring
to secure from the Government the
lOan Of one of its vessels of war, to be
used as a school ship in which to train
about two hundred boys, now about
fourteen years of age, i'm the nauticle
sciences as practical seemen. This will
be putting u linen of war; to good
use in times Of peace. BY all means
let the philanthrOpists have the vessel.
and thus secure the boys a livelihood.
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-02-25

The Chronicle, chronicles The fact
that the temporary railroad bridge at
Omaha is being removed by the COM
pany.
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-02-25

The island of Cuba, like the mother
government, is trying her hand at
revolution. The Cuban General first
issues an amnesty proclamation. and
then withdraws it. All the ills of a
severe military rule is the result in
those portions of the Island still loyal.
The revolutionists are still gaining
ground. Appeals r made by them
to this government for material aid
and assistance, of which the following
Is a SAMPLE:
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-02-25
n OF ASSIGN -

NOTICE OF ASSIGN FP )
~ ~ a.
AZ the city Of BrOWnviiie, the 18th dav
A-p.lo64 The undersigned hereby Nl
bis appointment as assignee Of John 4 = %
who has been aojudged q bankmpf -
petition BY the District Court OF said
49, WILLIAM H HOOVFP -
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-02-25
oaaga Hedge PIants.

THE LARGEST NURSERY IN
i Nebraska. 100000 Plants yet unsold,
forsale at $3.50 per thousand, 81 the Nursery, two
030-pd J. MILLER
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-02-25

The subscriptions to the st. Louis
and Illinois Bridge Company amount
to So, 1000, 600. The books are now
closed.
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-02-25
ESTRAYs.

N.WaI- u UININ III
WILLIAM s. HORN, AdminisEz
THOMAS & BRoAnEY, Att'ys for Estate.