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Nebraska advertiser., 1870-03-10
Mr.. TiptOn's Letter to Judge Wheeler.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4, 1870.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4, 1870.
Dear Sir: You say, as a friend OF
mine, that you ore indignant about
an attack upon me by the Republican,
at Omaha, and hence desire to know
how the question of the admission of
Virginia came before the Senate, and
how it was disposed of, and how my
collegue voted. All these facts are OF
record, and I shall only group them
together for you. Congress passed an
act, dated February 10, 1869, on the
subject, and ordered the President to
enforce it. He said, in his annual
message of this session, ''The Legis-
lature met, and did ali required by
this resolution, and by all the recon
structiOn acts of Congress, and alb
stained from all doubtful authority. l
recommend that her Senators and
Representative be promptly admitted
to their seats, and that the State be
fully restored to its place in the family
of States"
Acting on this recommendation
the House of Represer tatives passed
bill to admit her without any other
conditions imposed for the State of
Virginia had adopted the Fourteenth
and Fifteenth amendments to the
Constitution of the United States,
which You know provided that 1.-The
rights of citizens of the United States
to vote shall not be denied or abridg-
ed by the United States, or by any
State, on account of race, color, or
previous condition of servitude. y
The Judiciary Committee In the SEN
ate reported the same kind of a bill.
We took up. the house bill and tried to
pass it just as it tcame to US ; and when
an effort was made to amend it, about
twenty of us voted against most of the
amendments. OF this number were
Carpenter, Cole, COnklin, COrbit, Fen
ton, Ferry, Morrell, of Maine, Nye,
Sawyer, Scott, Sherman, Stewart,
Trumbull, Warner, Wiley and Will
Jams. And while 1 was agreeing
with the President, the House of Rep
resentatives, and so many of my dis
tinguished associates, refusing to pile
up amendments, as Virginia had done
"dU required 6g the reconstruction acts
of Congress, I was assailed by the
OnUhd Republican in the following
language, respecting brakes amend
MSuS' OA SnlS auLSuutucnIB 50 just
and so necessary, in view of the act
ion of Georgia, and other rebel States,
Senator Thayer voted age, and Sena-
tor Upton no. Fortunately the
amendment prevailed, in spite of the
negative vote of Senator Upton. In
giving that vote we only have to say
that Senator Upton misrepresented
the well-knoWn sentiment Of Radical
Nebraska" IL was kind in the Re
Nebraska advertiser., 1870-03-10
The NeK Indian Freaty.

A bill to establish the Indians under
civil authority by organizing q new
Territory OF Lincoln, and consolidate
ing the Indian tribes under a Terrific
rial Govern ment, was introduced into
the House of Representative JaRua-
~ 2Sth, by Mr. Cullen. The bOunda~
ries proposed for the new Territory
are Kansas on the north, New Mexico
and Texas on the vest, Texas on the
south and Arkansas and Missouri on
the east, It is proposed that the
Governor Of this Territory should be
cT-Obieio Superintendent Of Indian
Affairs. The legislative power Is YES
ted in a Government and Legislative
Council consisting Of one member Of
each tribe or nation with q population
Of less than five hundred, and an ad-
ditiOnal member for each one th0us-
| and Indians or fraction Of q thousand
greater than five hundred. The tribes
or nations have q right TO select their
representatives, and, If none are fOrEa-
ally selected, il is provided that they
shall be represented by their chiefs,
in the proportion named, in. order Of
/ their rank. A census is to be taken
nnder the direction Of the Governor,
who shall fix the number Of members
of the Council TO be allowed each tribe
or nation. The first session of the
Council is limited to sixty days, and
the following ones TO forty days.
Males over twenty-Ons, who have
adopted the customs of civilized life,
are entitled to vote at the first election
and shall be eligible to election to the
Council. The qualifications Of voters
at subsequent Councils are to to be de-
termined by the laws of the Territory.
I Tribes Hereafter moving In the Indian
/ Territory shall not be SLOWED repre-
sentatiOn until they have been reeOg-
nized by the Territorial Council a.
having complied with the provisions
Of this act.
The Judicial bower Of the Territory
is vested IN q SupEeme Court and q
District Court the Judges Of which
are TO be appointed b3 the President,
ana connrmed ey the senate, and
shall hold office durink good Behavior.
These courts are required % reeornize
all laws, rules and usages of the Indi-
an tribes as to the members Of and
within the limits Of the tribes, when
they are not inconsistent With the
Constitution and laws of the Cnited
States and of the Legislative Council
Delegates to Congress to be elected
by the votes Of those entitled to elect
the members of tie Legislative COan-
eli. The lands of theTerritOry are %
be surveyed and allotted in seVeFality
among the Indians, two sections in
each township being reserved for
schools. It is also reported, in con-
elusiOn, that in all appointments pre-
ference Qualifications equal, shall be
given to competent members Of the
Indian nations or tribes lawfully
within the said Territory; the object
being to create a laudable ambition
among them to acquire the experience
necessary for the duties of officers of
importance in said TerritOry.--Army
and N0Uy Journal.
Nebraska advertiser., 1870-03-10
OUR NORMAL CLASS.
Suggested Course Of Study fOrCOmmOr
Schools.


In order to insure success in our
common schools, it is necessary, as far
as practical, to adopt some regular
system of study. This is of great ben
eft to both teacher and scholar.
Could something of this kind be
adopted in each school in the State,
then q change of teachers would not
prove such detriment as at present,
for he would understood right where
to commence, and the pupil would
not lose the half of each term in
reaching the place where he reached
the term before. And thus instead of
going over and over the same ground
term after term, he might advance
right on, and complete his course
study in one half the time now used
to no purpose.
To this end we offer the following
course, hoping not only to benefit
those in the Normal Glass who have
agreed to adopt it in their teaching as
far as practicable, but also aid those
engaged in the active work.
We would say in reference to the
exercising, singing, telling stories,
giving object lessons, &C., &C., the
teacher must arouse a deep interest in
the scholars while carrying them out,
or he better omit them. But if he
wants live school he must use some
thing of the kind:
Sis Algebra (where called for
S45 Opening exercises, reading scripture,
singing, &C.
900 Advanced arithmetic.
$50 First reader or primer. III.
9:46 Commencing arithmetic.
1000 Three minutes exercises by wholeschooI
Second reader. -. .......r y. !. j.
1870 Third reader.
1885 Recess.
IO.45 Mental arithmetic.
1856 Primer and first reader.
Hos Grammar.
Il:25 Writing.
l1;45 Second spelling class.
1900 Noon.
loo Song, story, anecdote or object lesson.
Los Advanced reading and spelling.
l:4O Primer and first reader.
l:55 Second reader.
| 2IO Third reader.
&25 Object lesson, singing, Sc.
$50 Advanced geography.
go Commencing.
500 Recess.
$40 Mental arithmetic.
$50 Second spelling class.
$50 Primer spelling.
$40 Vocal music and general exercises.
S55 Calling roll and dismissal.
400 Advanced class, If any.
We would advise the teacher, while
Nebraska advertiser., 1870-03-10
1t Costs more thnn Bread.

A few days ago, policeman remark
ed:
"There are three glasses of liquor
drank in this city for each loaf of
bread that is eaten.
Suppose this true; then for each
loaf of bread, at ten cents, there is
paid for drinks thirty cents; or three
times as much for HglyOr as for bread !
1t is estimated that four barrels Of
flour will supply a family of five per
sons with bread for year. A barrel Of
flour will make 2G4 pounds Of bread,
and the four barrels will give ,055
pounds. At six cents per pound this
is SIS, "a for seach barrel of flour, or,
ST., 36 for the four barrels. If this
estimate it too low, take five barrels Of
flour for each family Of five persons,
and the value of bread at six cents
per pound is S79, 20 year.
The l82, 900 families of five persons
each, constituting the population Of
the city, consume, at this rate, bread
to the value Of Sl4,4I4, 400 a year. O..
There are N this city, at least, four
thousand PAGES where intoxicating
drinks are sold. The number in New
York and Brooklyn, i'm 1866 was 8, 30.
If these receive on an average $50 =
day each, that ISIS, SOC, coo a year or
at lis day each, it is, S21 100000 q
year 1t is true some Of the drinking
houses are mere "holes in the wall y
but Others Of them are palaces. Some
of them take in only . few dollars o
day, while the large number Of others
take III hundreds of dollars.
Rut IL Ia moi at fha driu lyfner houanq-
at public bars, where all the intOxica-
ting liquors are consumed. At eat
ing houses, at clubs, and at the hotels
are expended large sums for wines
and strong spirits. Thus the use Of
strong drinks counts up very fast, as
against bread.-YeW JOrE Post. 3
Nebraska advertiser., 1870-03-10
Are You a MasOnY'


Rev. Mr.. Magill, Rector Of st. Pc
ter's Church, Peru, Illinois, being
asked the above question by a lady
responded as follows:
lam OF of band
Who will faithfully stand
In the bonds Of affection and love;
have knocked at the door,
Once wretched and poor,
And there for admission stood.
By the help Of n friend,
Who assistance did lend,
succeeded an entrance to gain;
Was received in the West.
BY command from the East,
But not without feeling some pain.
Here my conscience was taught,
With moral quite fraught
With sentiments holy and true;
Then onward Travelled
To have IL unraveled,
What Hiram intended to do.
Very soon to the East
Imade known my request,
And ''light" by command, did attend;
When, 10! perceived,
In due form revealed
A Master, and Brother, and Friend.
Thus far have stated,
And simply related
What happened when l was made free;
But I've passed since then,
And was ''raiSed" up again
To q sublime and ancient degree,
Then onward marched,
That might be "Arched''
4 a . hot Ion Loaf
When, behold! a bright flame,
From the midst of which came
A voice, which my ears did RccOst.
Through the "vaIls' 1 then went,
And succeeded at length
The " "Sanctum SanctOrum " to find;
By the ''Signet'' gained,
And quickly obtained
Employment, which suited my mind.
In the depths then wrought,
And most cheerfully sought
For treasures long hidden there;
And by labor and toll
IdiScOYered rich spoil,
Which are kept by the craft with due care.
Having thus far arrived,
further cOntriVed
Among valiant knights TO appear;
And as Pilgrim and knight,
| stood ready to fight,
No Saracen foe did fear
For the widow distressed
There's chord In my breast;
For the orphan and helpless feel;
And my sword could draw
To maintain the pure law
Which the duty Of MasOns reveal.
Thus have / revealed ...' ......
Yet wisely cOncealed)
What the free and accepted" well know.
am one of the band
Who will faithfully stand
AS brother, wherever go.
Nebraska advertiser., 1870-03-10
Melting the Currener Plates.

There are now in the vaults Of the
Treasury Department thiTty-fOuF
boxes of Cancelled steel plates and
other materials heretofore used by the
American, National and Continental
Bank Note Companies in the printing
of Government stamps, moneys and
bonds. The Secretary has requested
Senator Thayer 10 act as Chairman OK
q Committee to examine the contents
Of the boxes. and compare them with
the schedules Of those furnished by
the bureaus Of Engraving and Print
ing, and the Internal Revenue. They
are to be taken TO the Navy Yard. and
there melted in blast furnace. The
Committee will be composed Of the
following gentlemen United States
Senator Thayer, Hon. G.. A. Halsey,
of New Jersey H. Hammond, Of the
SecretaTy's office w. p. Sherman, Of
the Internal Revenue Office; l.. ID.
Moore. Of the Registers Office; SOuths
wick Qunthre, Of the Treasurer's Office
and A. s. Pratt.-N y. Times.
Nebraska advertiser., 1870-03-10

he makes the above cours The eener-
al work, yet, once week hk Int to
spend at least one hour ia tue after
noon in general exercises, saea a.
writing compositions on their States.
speaking pieces, &C., &c.
ANNIE MoORHEAD,
Committee.
Nebraska advertiser., 1870-03-10

on the 9th of December, 1869, and
S11 ,904 q has been apportiOned by me
this oath day Of February, 1870.
The basis Of the appoEtionnent is
the enumeration of youth, which was
made. between the 1st and 10th days
g January, 1870, at the request of
this Office.
Rlls fgIlowing is statement of said
apportio0ment:
Nebraska advertiser., 1870-03-10

A sharp-tOngued Texas woman
aggravated her lord to such a degree
that he deserted his home in Houston
and fled to Galveston, where he wrote
the following interesting letter: r.
GALVESTON, January Z, 1870.
My LOVi1J Wg6e. oe
line comm ONE mex week an haV
fOrgiv you for jawin me. I'lI come
on the z o'clock trane an shall STAY
ONE hereafter & try to be q altered
man, / want peace and so DO yew,
why shoOdn't we love zach uther. a
we used ter when we first lined to-
gether in the wholly bands of mad,
lock, I've jined a Temperance society
but If you ever law me agin for cum
min ONE I'll wOllap you like 6ty fuF
we must have peese as grant says.
Nebraska advertiser., 1870-03-10

Boswell complained to johnson
that the noise Of the company the daY
before made his head ache.
Z" No, sir, it was not the noise that
made your head ache; it was the sense
we put into ii, p said johnson.
Has sense that effect uIOn the
head?" inquired Boswell. -
Yes, SIR" was the reply, on
hedas that are not used to Il. brass
Nebraska advertiser., 1870-03-10

Totals 8O,S8l ,g04 q ls31. AZ 59-s43.32l q
Done at Lincoln this oath day OF
February, 1870.
S. D. BEALS,
Sup't Public Instruction.
Nebraska advertiser., 1870-03-10
Educational Institute.


Institute met as announced in pro-
gramme; minutes of the previous
meeting read and approved.
After the usual preliminaries, the
programme was taken up, and Prof.
Mckenzie being absent, the opening
address was delivered by w. P. Shock
ey, which was, first, practical sec
ond, logical, and third, brief; thus
uniting these three great requisites
in one address, and commanding the
attention of all present.
The citizens of Hillsdale and vicin-
ity were present and manifested the
same interest as at the previous meet
ing, showing that it was not curiosity
that brought them out, but a desire to
hear and encourage.
The topic discussion was entered in
to with the same jenergy that has
marked all the proceedings of the So
ciety, and others than teachers joined
in the discussion, evineing a desire to
make the institute more than sue
cess.
A class drill on reading by Prof.
McGrew closed the exercises of the
evening, and the society adjourned to
meet at nine o'clock P. NJ. tomorrow.
February Is, 1870.
Society met and proceeded to busi-
ness.
The preliminaries being disposed of,
the address by H. NJ. Jones, Esq, was
called for and delivered in good style,
and listened to with pleasure.
The subject-'The Classic Poets" !"
was one of interest, and displayed
much talent.
A class drill on OrthOgraphy by J..
L. Slocum followed, and the discus
sion of the various methods of teach
ing that branch, brought on a discus
sion as to the proper age at which
children should be admitted to the
public schools, which was engaged in
spiritedly by the most of the members.
Then came class drill on arithme-
tic by w. P. Shockey, in which mem
tai and practical arithmetic were both
considered.
This closed the practical work of
the session.
Committee on resolutions report as
follows:
WHEREAS, We, the members of
Aspinwall Precinct Teachers Insti-
tute, have had the privilege of anOth-
er meeting. and have had profitable
and agreeable session therefore be it
ReSotUed, That we fully encourage
the utility and mental benefit of such
associations.
ReSOlUed, That we strongly recon-
mend that similar associations be or
ganized in all parts of this and adjoin-
ing counties.
ResOLUed, That our thanks are due
Prof. McGrew for his zeal and labOrs
in furthering the interests of the as
sociatiOn.
hCSOCUCu, Ildt v duuCNGllIC1
and others of st. DerOine are entitled
to our thanks for assistance, and are
cordially invited to become members
of the society.
ResOLUed, That the citizens of Hills
dale and vicinity are rendered our
regards for their liberality and hOspi-
tality as well as their presence and
encouragement at our meeting.
The following programme was
adopted for the next session, March
11th and 18th, at the ShOckey school
house, two miles west of Aspinwall:
First, music; second, address by
Prof. Rich of Brownville; third, class
exercises on the various branches by
all the members; fourth, miseellane-
Gus businesss. Evening session Z P.
NJ. March 11th; morning session 10
A. M. March 18th.
Each member was requested to pre-
pare list of words which are habitu-
ally pronounced.
Adjourned to meet as above indi-
Gated.
NJ. w. Cook, Sec.
Nebraska advertiser., 1870-03-10
I. W, III IUN.
G. w. WHEELER, Brownville. Neb

The "smallsewing machine, !" which
some rascal in New York sends to
those people who respond to his ad-
vertisement by inclosing him 81, is a
shOemaker's awl worth fifteen cents.
Nebraska advertiser., 1870-03-10
Report Of the State superintendent

Report OF the State superintendent
To THE EDITOR OF STATE JOURNAL:
The opinion that there will be but
a small amount of Appropriate Funds
for the summer schools, seems to pre-
vail throughout the State. District
Boards are consequently preparing to
close their schools until fall. | desire
that the people may not be misled in
this matter. The amount of school
moneys now in the treasury is larger
than at any previous time, as will be
seen from the annexed statement fur
nished to me by the Hon. James
Sweet, State Treasurer. Will you
please publish the facts.
Truly yours, f.. .-
S. ID. BEALS,
Sup't Public instruction.
Lincoln, Feb. 26, 1870.
Statement of School Moneys re-
ceived at the State Treasurer, since
Nov. 18th, 1869, which will be subject
to apportiOnment in
Nebraska advertiser., 1870-03-10

HONORABLE JOHN GILLESPIE, STATE
AUDITOR:
The amount of School Moneys held
by the State Treasurer on the 18th
day of November. 1859, was S43, 1897 Is !;
of this sum $S1 All 50was apportioned
Nebraska advertiser., 1870-03-10

CCurffe. No - ~, ~ P3o = M Entire
YOUTH sise ~ a5tb 's9 AppOrt'ni
Nebraska advertiser., 1870-03-10
LADIES.

Very many of these desire to teach
next summer, and are ready to enter
tain propositions from school Boards.
Mr.. George Howard and Miss An
ME MOorhead will complete the course
next term.
Nebraska advertiser., 1870-03-10
J. NJ. MCKENZIE.

The advertiser will, with great
pleasure furnish part, or whole col
umn which shall be at the disposal of,
and under the control of "Our Nor
NAL Glass. ."-ED.
Nebraska advertiser., 1870-03-10

Counties 2 MIN sch. land school when paid
Tax. interest funds in
Nebraska advertiser., 1870-03-10

Very soon to the East
Imade known my request,
And "Iight" by command, did attend;
When, 10! perceived,
In due form revealed,
A Master, and Brother, and Friend.
Nebraska advertiser., 1870-03-10

Thus have revealed ... .' ...
Yet wisely concealed
What the free and accepted" well know.
am one of the band
Who will faithfully stand
AS brother, wherever go. ....
Nebraska advertiser., 1870-03-10

Rev. Mr.. Magill, Rector of st. Pc
ter's Church, Peru, Illinois, being
asked the above question by lady
responded as follows:
The New York herald., 1870-09-13
A DRIAN H.. MULLER, AUCTIoNEER.

"A Irusee's sale OF vaIuabie Leasehold Property,
Duane and Reade streets.
ADRIAN II. MULLER S. X. WILKINS CO. will sell
At auction Thursday Sentember 10 IL O'Clock at the
Exchange Salesroom, III Broadway by order of Messrs
Miller, soutenbgh peckham the undivided half interest
In the following described Leasebod Premises viz duane
street.-The lease lot together with tho tive story marble
front store thereon situated the sonhery side of Duane
street, between Church street, No. loo Duane
street. Reade street.-The lease of lot together with the I've
marble front store thereon situated the north side
of keade street, Immediately in the of the above
described premises and known No. "a Reade street.
For and full particu apply to the Auctoneers,
No Pine
The New York herald., 1870-09-13
WHAT THE CREW OF THE CAPTAIN WANTED.

Yesterday afternoon Mr.. p. H. Kegier OF NO %
BROAD street. exhibited 1t pier II North river new
lSe-ureserying mattress. II was thrown into tho
water and man jump ped on IL and noated about for
naif an hour In perfect safety. The mattress looks
Ike any ordinary mattress, but that within the
StcElng on the bottom and sides there is o light
wooden frame which supports IL and centre, piece
Sf the mattress distinct from the main portion, Is
supported py wide band OF ticking. This is filled
with SPONGE cork and other elastic substances, and
IN the water this 1Oats couple OF inches above the
frame The design OF the invention is that In case
OF accidents at sea- when mattress Is the most con-
venient thing TO use, these may be capable Of
sustaining o reasonable weight in the water This
The New York herald., 1870-09-13

SAILS AT AUCTION.
A Lien B. MINER, AUCTIONEER,
n By ALLEN II. MINER Il BROTHER,
Successorsto
HENRY H. LEEDS 4 MINER
Saesrooms Nos 70 Chambers street and " Reade street,
Art Galleries, Nos. 6l7 and Sl9 Broadway
COMPREHENSIVE NOTICE.
The firm of HENRY II. LEEDS MINER established
ll having been dissolved by the death Of Mr. Henry H.
Leeds and by Imitation the business will be continued by
Allen r. Miner surviving partner who has associated with
him his brother Henry ID. Miner the hrm of
ALLEN b. MINER BROTHER.
ALLEN h. MINER.
HENRY D. MINER.
NEW YORK, August I, 1870
The New York herald., 1870-09-13
. uCrIoN Nor1cE.-LARoE AND POSITIVE SALE

IA THIS DAY (FUESDAH) at IVA O'CLOCK
LUKE FITZ iERALD, Aucuoleer,
will sell all the elegant and costly Household Furniture con
mansion 13 Vest Twenty street,
Sixth avonueMagnhcent IL octave rosewood Piano
rich Paor Suits covered In satin brocate and silk
Lace Curtains, Carpets Paintings Bronzes, Bookcase
Easy Chairs Centre Tables Buffet Chairs Dinner and Tea
Plated Urns, Casters Spoons, Knives, Forks Glass
ware Bedroom Suits, walnut and rosewood Bedsteads
bureaus Washstands Chairs, Hair and Spring Beds, PHI
lows Bosters Bedding; also Basement and kchen Furni
in all 900 lots of useful Household Furniture Goods
bOxed auds shipDod for purchasers