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Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1871-05-10

How He ATTENDED THE FAIR TRIAL.
The Mariposa Gazette tells the follow
Ing:
While one Of our citizens was ut the
Bay on business during Mrs. Fairs
trial. having n day or two to spare, he
thought he would 60 up to the City
Hall and take n look ut the Court. jury,
counsel and prisoner, not dreaming
that the door of the Courtroom was
tended by n keeper to see that the room
was not OvercrOwded by the curious.
SO when he reached the door admission
was denied him-"Don't know You.
sir; can't let you In" He stepped
"around the blocks time or two, and
concluded to DO on hand ut the ad-
journment of Court and inspect the
general makeup of the folks who were
admitted to an inside seat; and rs they
passed In review he noted much plug
hat, cane, overcoat on the arm, and
most Of them answering to the handle
Of "Colonsl." Major" Captain"
etc. Our friend quickly saw his way
clear to the next days trial. Borrow
Ing a plug hat and gold-headed cane,
and throwing his o%vercoat loosely over
his arm. he sauntered leisurely toward
Dwinelle's Court. got through the
crowd OIL the outside and presented
himself ut the door. On the door being
opened he raised his plug, and with
the compliments Of Colonel -
passed on just rs e-a-s-y and smooth
as falling of n log. That is how Mari
posa was represented, ut least for one
day, at the Fair trial.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1871-05-10

A GRATIFYING item Of news Is that
from Washington, that Gen. Capron,
Commissioner of Agriculture, reports
that tea culture Is fast becoming n
recognized industry in the Southern
and Western States. ard that in 4 few
years enough tea will be grown on
native soil to meet the home consump-
ton. He states that the transplanting
Of tea to these sections has been n great
success, and that the prospects for its
rapidly becoming an important feature
are most encouraging. Some 10000
plants have been distributed South and
West, and so well have they thriyen
that the Department il in turn dis
tributing the seed from those raised in
North Carolina.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1871-05-10


EATING Cnu.DREN.-A woman call
ing herself Prairie Ward has been tell
ing the people OF Dayton, Ohio, that
she had walked all the way from San
Francisco to Dayton. She says she Is
~forty-nine years Of age; that her
fathers name was Armstrong. and that
he was a Wyandot half-breed. Her
mother, she claims, was n daughter of
Russell Bigelow, Chaplain Of the Ohio
Pcnitentiary. In 1926, when living
near Columbus n.y., she was stolen BY
Camanche Indians and carried to the
present Territory Of Nebraska, where,
ut the age Of thirteen, she was married
to David Ward, n halfbreed. by whom
she became tho mother Of eleven chill
dren. Her husband aftorward joined
tho rebel army, and she stayed with
the tribe. They murdered the children,
ate their flesh and danced In their
blood. She afterwards escaped, taking
the long walked above mentioned, and
Is IN Ohio to find out her relations,
having an aunt living In Bellefontaine.
Her story is decidedly tough.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1871-05-10
Overland Dispatches
SPECIAL to the GOLD HILL NEWS
BY the CABLES.
THE FRENCH REVOLUTION

PARIS, May 9.-The Nationals and
partisans of the Commune are dis
couraged, and there are rumors of a
serious dissension between Rossel and
the Committee Of Safety of the Com
Auteuil and Pont Jour are bonn
barded from Montretoul and Brimbion.
The population are flying In every
direction, panic stricken.
VERSAILLES, May 10.-One hundred
and twenty-nine cannon were captured
at Issy. Fifty have arrived here, also
ammunition, provisions and brandy,
infused with tobacco. The latter made
the wounds of drinkers fatal.
The capture of Issy terrorizes the
Parisians. The battery at Mont Cloud
continues furiously, and the Federals
reply feebly.
The story that tho garrison Of Issy
escaped Is false. Tho Government up
proaches the eaceinte surely.
LONDON, May 10.-The Journal Off,
eiel, Of Paris, reports that tho Issy
garrison has escaped sure.
A Ne,es correspondent says there
was a sharp engagement at the bridge
of Neuilly. The Communists were
beaten.
PARIS, May 9-Eyenins.-Last night
the insurgents, becoming convinced Of
the impossibility of holding lssy, be-
gan evacuating by way Of Vanvres to
escape the fire of the enemy. The
cannonade became fearful, and caused
an explosion in Issy and n great fire
In Vanvres. Meanwhile the insur-
gents attempted an attack IN the di-
rection Of Neuilly, and were moved
down by the Government mitrallleuses.
Great slaughter was caused, and the
survivors made a rapid retreat.
The cannonade Of Seuilly Is now
violent.
Rossel now refuses the dictatorship,
aud accuses the Commune of weakness.
lIe complains Of the cowardics of tho
troops in Issy.
CluSeret will be tried tonight.
The Column In Place Vendome will
be destroyed tonight.
VERSAILLES, May 9.-The Repub-
licans arc uniting. Theirs proclama-
ton had great effect.
Eight hundred thousand projectiles,
chiefly shells, have been taken to Fort
Valerien, ready for the bombardment
of Paris.
The assault on the city will be made
by tho Fourth Corps, under General
Douay, with $1,000 men.
Vallancair is occupied by the Yer.
sailles.
Vanvres Is expected to surrender
Immediately.
Three hundred prisoners were taken
ut Issy.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1871-05-10
Mrs. Jessie Fremont.

Mrs. Jessie Fremont looks rs youth
full as ever, but her hair is pr%ematurely
white, and lends additional beauty to
her face. She was married to Mr.. FIRE.
mont very much against her fathers
wishes, but the old gentleman, who,
by the way, was Thomas Hart Benton,
or "0ld Bullion" as he was called,
United States Senator from Missouri.
allowed the Senator to take place In
his own houSe. After il waS over, Mr..
Benton wrote out the marriage notice
and took it to the Washington GOJe
office. Handing the notice to Francis
L. Blair. SEN, who was the editor Of
the GtoJe. General Jackson's organ, he
requested its Insertion. Mr.. Blair
read over the manuscript. and the fol-
lowing dialogue ensued:
Blair-"Colonel. this Is not in the
usual form of marriage notices. 1t
now reads that Miss Benton married
Mr.. Fremont. Permit me to transpose
the names"
Benton livery emphaticl-"N No, sir
no, sir! John Charles Fremont did
not marry Jessie Benton, sir. Jessie
Benton married John c. Fremont,
sir !"
The announcement appeared in the
GLOBE rs it was written.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1871-05-10

SAN Francisco, May 1913 p. NJ
The case of DR.. Li-po-Tai against Ivan
covich, In the Justices Court, In which
plaintiff sued for 1892 professional SER
vices, and proposed to offer his own
testimony and appeal to the Federal
Courts, thereby testing the rights Of
Cinnamon under the Civil Rights and
Kuklux bills, has been settled by the
defendant, much to the disappointment
Of parties who desired to see the Ques-
ton settled authoritatEely.
John Il. Sullivan, convicted of bur-
glary In the Municipal Court, was SEN
fenced to-day to four years In the State
Prison.
Coming In, British ship Globe, 1877
days from Newiael, Wales.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1871-05-10

A srSGLE fish house in st. Louis re-
ceived lately a consignment of macke-
rel which were carried there from New
York City in twentr-eight cars, each
full, the aggregate weight of which
was 800. 600 lbs. The Journal Of COM
merce OF that city says that st. Louis.
as n fish market, is TO- taking prece-
dence of any other point in the West,
and prices are as low, in fact lower,
than any point west Of New York and
Boston.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1871-05-10

And In accordance with law, and an order OF
the Board Of Trustees, made on the first day OF
April, A. D. 1871, 70 many shares OF each par.
sold at the once Of the Company, Room No. 2,
third floor, No. 41S California street, San Fran
cisco, California, on MONDAY, the Goth day
Of May, 1871, at the hour Of one O'Clock p. n. Of
said day, to pay said delinquent assessment
thereon, together with costs OF advertising and
expenses OF sale.
Office Room No. 2, third floor, No. 4lS Call:
fornia street, San Francisco, California. ml0-td
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1871-05-10

ONE or JOSH BrLLINGs' PRAYERs.-
From too many friends. and from
things ut luce ends, Good Lord deliver
us! From n wife who doant luv us,
and from children who doant look like
us, Good Lord deliver Us!
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1871-05-10

ALI. mental superiority originates in
habits OF thinking. A child, indeed,
like a machine, may be made to per-
form certain functions by external
means; but 1t Is only when he begins
to think that he rises to the dignity of
q rational being.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1871-05-10

A WESTERN editor has been sent
abroad by his subscribers on account
of i'll health. This is the first Instance
Of the kind Oh record. Clergymen are
sometimes subject to this treatment.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1871-05-10

CoNxoS-PLAcE truth Is of no use, as
1t makes no Impression ; 1t is no more
Instruction than wind Is music. The
truth must take n particular bearing,
rs the wind must pass through tubes,
to BIO worth anything.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1871-05-10

A NAN who fell sick in Cincinnati,
and died there, in his will left $4,000
to the gentleman Of the house who
took care Of him. and $1,000 to the
gentleman,s servant girl who did the
n,;,x
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1871-05-10

CASUAL thoughts are sometimes Of
great value. One of these may prove
the key to open for us a yet unknown
apartment in the palace OF truth. or n
yet UNEMPLOYED tract in the paradise Of
sentiment that enyironS Il.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1871-05-10

EVERY man is ready to give a long
catalogue Of those virtues and good
qualities he expects to find In the per-
SON Of n friend. but very few Of us are
careful to cultivate them In ourselves.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1871-05-10

A new style of ladies' hats that Is
out is said to resemble n pen-wiper
with a fringe, and to be quite becom-
ing"
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1871-05-10

THERE are two ways of reaching
truth-by reasoning out and by feeling
out. All the p%rofoundest truths are
felt out.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1871-05-10

HARTFORD, Conn.,, claims to DO the
wealthiest city of its size in the United
States.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1871-05-10

MASSACHUSETTS claims to have l,2os
miles Of railroad, and $4,000 miles OF
common roads.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1871-05-10

KooPMANsCHAP, Of Chinese immi-
grafton celebrity, has again appeared
In New York.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1871-05-10

THE DAYS are now five hours longer
than they were last Christmas.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1871-05-10
CANDY
SUPPORT HOME INDUSTRY
ICE CREAM DAY AND NIGHT.
CaKRRE md RERR ESulIENT SALOON

'ruR UNDRRSIGNED ~ PRE-
J. parod to furnish Candies Of oil descriptions,
wholesale and retail, at the shortest notice, and
at prices that cannot fall to suit all who may
favor him with a call. Fancy Cakes made to
order, In the beet style, and OF the choicest ma:
terials. Be sure and give me q call, and I will
guarantee satisfaction.
LUNCH-IIam and Eggs, Tea and Coffee,
Fresh Butter and Bread, and other comforts,
prepared at short notice.
ICE CREAM-0f tho niocst and best kinds,
and Of different favors, can be obtained at the
saloon ovcry evening, or In day time. Parties
also supplied, In the latest styles. and at short
notice. j. NJ. FLCRSHUTZ,
10 South G street, nearly opposite Wells,
Fargo & Co.'S.
Virginia, May 10. 1871. ml0-tf
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1871-05-10

PRESIDENT GRANT is to visit Boston
on the 18th Of May, to attend the re-
union of the Army of the Potomac.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1871-05-10

Umpire MILL AND MIN.
IL ing Company-Loeation OF Works, Gold
Hill, Storey county, State Of Nevada-NOtlce.-
There are delinquent upon the following de.
scrIbed stock, on account Of Assessment No. Q,
levied on the LIST day OF April, 1871, tho several
amounts set opposite tho names Of tho respec-
tive shareholders, as follows:
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1871-05-10

so,-rurpx Illinois complains Of being
infested by an army of caterpillars.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1871-05-10
FESTIVAL
FOR THE BENEFIT OF
ST. n CHURCH,
Gold Hill, Nevada.

THE LADIES OF GOLD HILL WILL "a
give a Festival for the relief OF 81. ~
Johns Church, at Miners Union Hall. onE1IA
WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY EVEN-USA
lNGS. May 10th and 18th. ,
Tho leading features Off entertainment VIII
DO an ART GALLERY, FANCY TABLE, FLO.
RAJ TABLE, DANCING, and other exercises
OF an interesting character. -,
A cordial and earnest invitation Ia extended
10 all who arc interested In the Church and Sab
bath School to aid In the good work by making
the Festival q success.
ADNIrTAScE-Adults, SOC; Children, 2c.
Doors omen at q O'clock. mS.td
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1871-05-10

HAPPY the child who Is suffered to
be, and content to I've, what God meant
1t to be-a child while childhood lasts.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1871-05-10

He who cannotcommand his thoughts
must not hope to control his actions.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1871-05-10

THIS AGENCY II NOW PRE-
1 pared to receive deposits OF coin or bullion,
either on OPEN ACCOUNT, or TO issue GER
tho HOLDER In Gold Hill or San Francisco; 10
make collections, purchase Bullion at the most
favorable rates. or advance coin thereon when
forwarded to the Parent Bank In San Franciscoi
sells Bills Of Exchange, and transacts General
Banking Business.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1871-05-10
NEW TO-DAY.
NOTICE OF MEETING.

THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE KNICK-
j erbockeY Gold and Silvor Mining Company
will DO held on THURSDAY, May 18th, 1911, Of
tho ofice Of the Secretary, In Gold Hill, for the
election Of officers for the ensuing year.
BY order Of the Board Of Trustees. SIR
II. II. FLAGG, Secretary.
Gold Hill. May 10, 1871. ml0Ltd
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1871-05-10

Ar present there are over 500 appli-
cations a week for patents.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1871-05-10

And aIl Breuchial Complaints!
Very pleasant, very effective, and superior to
all others. Free from all deleterious ingrcdi-
onts, Mothers give them to their children Tor
%Soopinr Cough and croupy affections. Speak.
srs and Singers prefer Thorn, As they prevent
4 n,easSnt %lozenpei A most excellent remedy!
PRiCE-95c and soc per box. For sale BY
all Druggists and Dealers.
A. McBOYLR g. CO.,
Druggists and Chemists,
6A Washington st., San Francisco,
myo.6m Manufacturer and Sole Prop'rs.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1871-07-21
A. B. DRIESBACH.

"A. b. URl Ii SBAU H.
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER IN
Groceries, Provisions.
Wines and Liquors..
Flour and Feed.
SrOckery and 1inyvarG.
hardware and kOll>.
Is last ing and SpOrtir =
Powder.
Safety Fuse.
Clothing. sf0OtS and Shoc% .
California Lime,
Plaster Paris,
Eastern Cement
Eastern Hair.
" hitting.
Window Glass.
Paints and oils,
"aEi Paper.
Window shades.
Picture cords.
Patent Curtain Fixtures.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1871-07-21
ORMSBY HOUSE,
Corner of Carson and Second Streets,
CARSON CITY, n ENADA
GEO D. FRYER. 800 Proprietor

r3NHE ABOVE NAMED PROPRIETOR HAVING
1 leased the Orin hv House would inferm his
friends and the travelling public that tuis House
has been thoroughly rehtted Throughout amt put
in ilrte or,ier for the comfort and pta>Iire Of
all Who may please to give htm call
The ABLE will, at all times, be supplied it'll
all the >uhSUautials we'll ttsc IUAuriv- Intt
The market All dd-. No pain, NIL be spared To
please guests and every attention will be paid to
their respective wants at ait times
The BAR is well stocked with Fine Liquors.
Wine. &c.
Attached to the House is a billiard ROOM
Containing Three Table, OF the latest improved
styles. with good cue. balls and fine light.
Also GEN rKAL TAtir. OFrIC + for the Stages
cuuucc ing with all the diferut line, Of Sta4e
tti Railroads running tIrough this state ami
California, and any Information in relation to the
same wal he chetrt!llv given At all times
SH- PHrtIeu!t attention paid to booking Pas
-eugers, calling them, &c. Nov. If
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1871-07-21
ANECDOTES OF DANIEL WEBSTER.

Among the Websterians there is
nothing of his better than the an
swer to the French Minister who
asked him. while Secretary of State.
whether the United States would
recognize the new Government OF
France
The Secretary assumed a very
solemn tone and attitude. saying:
why not? The United States has
recognized the Bourbons, the Re
public, the Directory, the Council
of Five Hundred, the First Consul,
the Emperor, Louis NNIII, Charles
y, Louis Philippe. the
Enough! enough" cried the
French Minister, perfectly satisfied
by such formidable citation OF
consistent precedents.
When Daniel Webster was a
young man. about commencing the
study of law, he was advised not to
enter the legal profession, for it
was already crowded. His reply
was. There is room enough at the
top"
What but suppressed sense of
humor, in both speaker and audi
tors, could possibly have carried off
such speech as this, which it at
to Webster?
Men Of Rochester. [ am glad to
see YOU. and | am glad to see your
noble city. Gentlemen. and | saw
yOur falls. which | am told are $50
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1871-07-21
Ghe 5laj(n State Aeolstrr,
Published Daily. Mondays ExceptedJ
-RT-
PERKINS & STREET.

OFFICF-Rail'S Brick Building, Second
street, opposite the Capitol.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1871-07-21

A disconsolate Oshkosher com
menced proceedings against a young
lady for breach of promise but has
been finally induced to compromise
for $5.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1871-07-21

ottilH- Ndl''"iIl Vol HtiIi Il ~ t
pad CaIlstoGa visit, for the first
time IN many years. Captain Aye
may be called the pioneer Of
pioneers, having arrived at Monterey
III lS24. as master OF WhaieSh1p,
from Nantucket. From that time to
1881 he made three successive voy-
ages to California from Plymouth.
Mass, the last time coming IN his
own vessel, and entering INTO the
hide and taIlow trade. He has
never seen his home since, having
made Honolulu h1s depot from
whence he shipped his 'trade
around Cape Horn. For many years
past. the Captain has resided III and
about Santa Cruz county. among the
Old CaIlfornIans - friends OF his
younger days-most OF whom, how
ever. he has ont.Ived. " hen run
ming his vessel to the Islands, he
had Chinese stewart. VITO re-
manned on Hawall when the Captain
retired from the business, and III a
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1871-07-21

CoULDH'r SEE Il. Old Trotter'
is an eccentric genius, who drives
the first stage out of Fort kearney
westward. The following IS related
of him: "One day he stopped man
on the road who drove a miserable
team Of sick and aged little mules,
and with the ejaculation. Look L
here, pilgrim: know man that
would give You eight hundred dol
lars If he could see them mules.
'Why. exclaimed the man, startled
by such an unexpected prospect Of
lack, 'ycou daon't say 50. Who IS
he:' Hes blind man, said Trotter;
'GIang
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1871-07-21
POLL T.'A\ES.

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT TIE
y Poll Tax. for tn" year ISL. is now due a..d
Irayahle to the County As tsS"r- By Act Of March
, 1867. all corporation or individuals having per
sons in their employ are held responsible tor their
poll tax. GEO ". cHEDiC,
ap30-tf Assessor for Ormshy County
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1871-07-21

The delicate young ladies Of
Gotham find it Necessary to play
croquet under tents to protect them
from ,he sun. Their dear papas
didn't Use to hoe potatoes in that
way, though.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1871-07-21
. II Il u -
4 complete assortment OF Fresh
and Pare Tree, Garden, Field
and Flower Seeds.

Rgr Orders from the country will receive prompt
attention. r. C. GUIRADQ, Druggist.
Carson May 90, 1871. my30-tf
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1871-06-02
NOTICE TO EvERYRonY.

Mr.. Leppelmap, by some hook or crook, obtained
few of the New Wilson Sewing Machines for the
purpose, no doubt, Of putting them in bad order,
and offering them at reduced prices, simply TO con-
vince people that they are not as good as the
Domestic. We will say to everybody, that the
New Wilson Shuttle Machine is now aeknowled TO
be the best Machine in the world Every particle
of the machine hereafter viii be ease-hardened.
and can never wear out. It will do all kinds of
work better than any other machine that is made.
The company are now enlarging their mandatory
to a capacity that viii enable them to manufae-
ture two thousand machines each week. This has
become necessary in order to supply the rapidly
increasing demand, which is the best evidence of
the popularity of these machines. Their factory
is now the largest in the known world. ANY per-
son having the New Wilson Sewing Machine Of
fered them By Mr.. Leppelman, or any other agent,
for less than the regular price, 3l5, viii do well to
buy them, no matter if they are in bad order, or
if they do not work at ALL Just buy them and bring
them to me, and I viii put them in good running
order, free of charge, and warrant them for five
years. will give the Company's warrant. They
are worth million of dollars, which viii make
their warrant rather better than mine.
P. CLOSE, Agent
I7tf New Wilson Sewing Machine.
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1871-06-02
To Nebraska, California, and Kansas,
and the B. & NJ. r. r. Lands.


The burlington Route, so called, lies right in
the path of the Star OF Empire. It runs almost
Immediately in the center of the gleat westward
movement of emigration. Crossing Illinois and
Iowa. it strikes the Missouri river at three points.
These three points are the gateways into three
great sections of the trans-Missouri region.
The Northern gate is Omaha, where the great
Pacific road viii take you to the land of gold and
grapes, sunny mountains, and perpetual summer.
The middle gate is Plattsmouth, which opens
upon the south half of Nebraska south of the Plat
te river, region unsurpassed on the continent for
agriculture and grazing. Just here are the B. &
N. Railroad lands, concerning which Geo. S: Har-
ris the land officer at Burlington, Iowa, can give
you all information, and in the heart of them is
Lincoln, the State Capital and present terminus OF
the road,
The Southern gate leads to Kansas, by connee-
tions with the st. Joe. Road at Hamburg, running
direct to st. Joe and Kansas City.
The trains of the Burlington run smoothly and
safely, and make all connections 1t runs the best
of coaehes, Pullman Palace and Pullman dining
cars and should you take the journey for the jour
neys sake alone, you will be repaid; or take it to
find home or farm, and you cannot find either
better than among the B. & NJ. lands, where you
can buy on ten years credit, and at low price.
llyl,