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The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1871-05-23
A Good sign.

Ten years ago the notorious Judge
Underwood, of New York, an incubus
upon the Virginia Judiciary, issued a
writ of confscation against the proper
ty of W. H. MeYeigh, of the city OF
Alexandliia, IN Virginia. This property
so conflscatetl,S Underwood aappropfiat-
ed to himself, and fer ten years he has
held it as his own. But the Supreme
Court of the United States decided diff
ferentlv from Mr. Judge Underwood,
and Mr.. McVcighacomes to his rights
again. sE1saz2A z. s-g2 CO.
In the argnrnenthefore the Court, one
of the counsel Tor the plaintiff said
Judge Underwood had robbed McVeish
of his property, and instead Of the case
being before that honorable Court, a bill
of impeachment should tllen be before
Congress against him for his bad acts. =
The idea of Congress passing judg'
meut Or censure onUnaerwoedIfor rob-
bine rebel of his property is a good
Joke, and Mr. McVeigh should feel very
well content that his chance of redress
ldJ NNNln Al iTibNfftd ffOG tlltllclN ue
bauched by Radicalism. The decision
of the Supreme Court restores to Mr.
McVeigh all of his property excepting
the clothing and furniture OF his family
According to the rules Of loyal war SCI
Ben. Butler and Neal Dow and Others
on "beligerent rights and wrongs" an,
volume, any page,) old coats, panta
looms, hats. hoots, jackets, ladies dress
ing gowns and under clothing, etc, to
gether with sofas, pianos, pocket books
cooking stoves, family. bibles, spoons
etc, are liable to seizure as enemies G
the best government in the world, to b
used by the conqueror as may suit hi
purposes or patriotism. sv
The amount Of real estate which thi
rascally Judge has been forced to re
store to the rightful owners is valued Q
from Sl50,OO0 to $500, o,o0o--- AZ A. 7
Democrat. is4rss -srt5a7 s5 80 Sa.s9d1 : A3i
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1871-05-23

ik5-The Fifth Army Corps Society at
their annual reunion resolved. with .bnt
one dissenting voice, to petition the
President TO "reopen FTrz JOHN PORTER S
case, that justice might be done him.
With no better plea than Justice
they need not waste time by carrying a
petition to GRANT. lie is too busy en-
gincering his re election to be bothered
with such an unimportant affair as justice
to anybody. -.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1871-05-23

Eg-SIMoN CAMERON has generally been
regarded as a man wholly destitute OF
principles. but the Washington Patriot
iIeistss tint be has. scyen five loares
and two fishes. ess7 ~ %
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I, EECAMERoN's fitness for the position
which SUMNER was driven from at the
behest Of GRANT is eXempliGed by the
result of his interview with portion of
the Joint High Commissioners who were
cndeavoring to explain the treaty to him,
Having devoted several hours to max,
ing him understand the "details of the
treaty, one Of them asked him what he
thought of it. "Well, replied our chair
man, of the Committee ON Foreign At
fairs,s"I likeit well enough except one
thing. lf we essgree to pay the Alabama
claims, don't sec why the claims of the
other States should be left out
After this profound remark it was cor
cludcd that CAMERON might go. back to
Bdhnsyivania,a and electioneer for GRANT
re wasn't ncetled in discussing the
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GRANT seat to the annual convention
Of the Grand Army Of the Republic, at
Boston, a swarm of his pet army officials
with design of manipulating that or
ganization into BIT of machinery to aid
in his denomination. The first point to
be gained was to break down LoGAS's
influence, and place at the head Of the
organization PLEasANroN, or. some other
tool Of GRANT. All members of that
body holefng Federal Offices were noti-
ned to be in attendance, and operate in
the interest Of their master.
a,Butithe scheme didn't work LOGAN
was too sharp for the pets. He secured
the election of Burnside as chief of the
order, and BURNSIDE in his speech &C
eepting the position, openly declared
tha. he would nse all means at his COM
niand to prevent the organization from
Icing made political engine, which in
pain English means that GRANT can't
have the use of it. Hea aa
Nebraska advertiser., 1871-06-15

The Self Rake, Rsaper a. Mower
The Dorsey Self-Rakins Reaper & Mower
combined. with double jolnted steel now
ing bar is for sale by Joseph Curtis, Of Brown
Vile. We claim that the Dorsey patent
Seli-Raker is the only one that will do
lhe work properly, and no better evidence
O. this need be given, than that all self-rakes
are gradually merging into the Dorsey"
The Dorsey will make better sheaf from all
Kinds OF grain than can possibly be done by
hand, and a. well, If not better, than can be
made by any self-raker. The draft Of the
Dorsey is a light running machine for two
horses on ordinary ground, and is so well
balanced, that there Is very little weight on
the horses necks. The Dorsey he's no side
draft. The Dorsey is mounted on wheels,
tnlkty-four inches high. In backing, sll
tue machinery stops. Our sickle has q little
faster speed than most reapers, which is q
Very good thing in moving. The guards are
ofthe most improved pattern, and are equal
In strength and cutting edge to any made
The sickles are made by parties whose repu-
tation for making good sickles cannot be
Questioned. Thss supply double tree. sim
gie-trees, and neck-yoke. Also ! MONKEY
wrench, raising wrench, malleable wren
ches, oil can. guards, 2 sections. TIT
Dorsey took the Silver Medal ct the Exposi
tioa at Cincinnati. as the best Self-Rsker.
Nebraska advertiser., 1871-06-15
s-,a.v seh..l U.,o. Pie uis.

EDITOR RADvERrIsER.-Ata q meeting held
at the Baptist Church, on Monday evening.
June 18th, composed of the teachers OF the
various Sunday Schools OF the city. and 9th.
ers interested, Mr.. E. E. Ebright was chosen
President, and J. d. Calhoun, Secretary.
It was agreed. as the sentiment of all pres
ens, that Pic Mic for the benefit OF the chill
dren Of the Sunday Schools should be held
at Mrs. Kelley's Grove on Friday, June soth.
"A. II. Gilmore, A. W. Morgan and A. w
Nickel were appointed q committee to OBJ
tain and prepare the grounds. and to per
form the duties Of q general committee o.
arrangements.
Geo. g. Dunn, Smith P. Tuttle and E. z,
Ebright were appointed q committee to pro-
vide ice and water.
A. L. Rich, Frank johnson and Mrs. J.
Wesley Bennett were appointed q commit
tee on music.
Three O'Clock In the afternoon is the houl
designated for assembling at the ground
Each school is expected to provide for The
transportation Of its own pupils. All are
expected to be supplied with their own TO
freshments, as usual.
Our friends Of neighboring schools In the
country are invited to be present.
Perfect order and a pleasant time is assur.
ed to all who may attend.
E. E. EBRIGHT, Chm.
j. d. CALHOUN, Sec'y.
Nebraska advertiser., 1871-06-15
The I,Sdy,s Friend for July. 1871 =

4 v4.ry sea.,onabIe picture is the fine steel
nlsta-"Alpi1e Tourists" A breath of Noun
tain GOODNESS seems to greet us from the icy
and snowy surroundings of the two pretty
voung ladies who are evidently enjoying q
sn,,ner I'm romaut tic Switzerland. The Col
ored Fashions are graceful and stylish as u
sual; and there is a pleasant shore scene OF
three maidens sitting on the rocks dehght-
fully at ease, with the sea as oacK-ground.
The music Is a ballad, "Come. Love, TO Me.
The Illustrations of dress and fancy work
are profuse and very Inviting. But the sto-
ries are especially welcome in hot weather,
when above all things one wants TO De en-
tertained. Published by Deacon Peterson,
Philadelphia. Single copies for sale az
Moore's Book store, and by the publishers
price 25 cents.
Nebraska advertiser., 1871-06-15
The Iron Trade.-The PIttsburg and 9TH

The Iron Trade.-The Pittsburg and 9TH
er manufacturers of iron have advanced the
prices since January lst, lS7l, fully three
eighths Of a cent per pound on all sizes.
This advance will soon be felt among our
Western dealers and consumers. Whole
sale dealers who supplied themselves for the
spring and summer trade before the advance
can afford TO sell for while longer at old
prices. Such is the case with Messrs. Mans
field, Ellingwood & Co., Of st. Joseph, MO.
Anticipating an advance, they put in stock
early in the season, aud are still offering at
old prices their large stock of iron. STEEL
wagon and buggy wood work, cagriage and
buggy-makers' hardware, and all other arti-
cIes used In making wagons. carriages, and
buggies. They publish a pamphlet contain
ing a full list of prices, and will forward 1t
by mail on application. Give them call
or send IN your orders by mail, and We feel
confident they will give satisfaction in prices
and quality. l6-Iy
Nebraska advertiser., 1871-06-15
Sunday schooIs.-There never was so

Sunday schooIs'-There never was so
much interest taken in Sunday Schools In
this county as at the present time. 80 near
as we can ascertain there is now near forty
schools in this county. Outside of Brown
Vile and Peru they are mostly union schools.
We have a large number OF Sunday School
workers in this county, among whom are
many ladies of influence and moral worth.
Many of our citizens in BTownviile. who
teach classes in some one OF our city Sunday
Schools, are conducting sunday Schools al
various points in the county, in the alter
noon, and they report that the children are
quite delighted and very anxious 10 receive
religious instruction. MIR. Edmiston and
Mr. Hawley, of Lafayette precinct, gave US
call this week and they report one hundred
and twelve scholars In their Sunday School
and that the house is SO crowded that classei
have TO be formed outside in the shade They
but repent what comes to us from every par
of the county, that the interest Is increas
ing.
Nebraska advertiser., 1871-06-15

Godey's Lady's Book for Jaly.-"The
Music Lesson"-a steel plate-graces this
number, along with colored fashion-plate,
containing six beautiful designs of dresses
also the extension shee, with its large mum
ber of late fashions in dress and lingerie ar
ticles page of children's fashions; an in
teresting wood engraving Of "The Peddler
Cooley has presented his patrons this
month the commencement OF his forty-sec.
ond year, with a novel slipper pattern. The
ease with which 1t can be worked gives
promise of its becoming q fashionable slip
per for gentlemen.
Sample copies may be had at Moore's Book
Store.
Nebraska advertiser., 1871-06-15

Phillips. Of Glen Rock, has bought the coun-
ty right Of Nemaha county. for the use and
sale OF g Self-Loadins Excavator. We saw
1t work, on Monday last, on Atlantic street,
near DIR. Cranes. 1t would take up Q cubic
yard Of dirt in the time that q good team
could walk three rods, when the shovel was
taken out Of the ground and the dirt carted
Off to any desired locality. II is claimed,
and we tn nix reasonably SO, that this ma
chine, with one hand and team. will do the
work Of seven teams and scrapers in grad
ing streets and railroads. We would advise
our City Council to see on what terms Mr..
Phillips will sell the right for this city. Any
person wishing to buy city and county rights
will address Slusser q Hackney, Nebraska
City.
Nebraska advertiser., 1871-06-15
Quite Acceptable.-Mrs

Quite eAccePtable.-Mrs. VIM. Hawxby.
living near Nemaha City, and Mr.. Hodkins,
her father, gave Us call this week nd pre-
sented large quantity Of goosberries and
one of the most beautiful boquets Of rare
flowers 1t has ever been our good fortune TO
look upon. In passing Mr.. Hodkins' farm
we have often remarked that IL was the best
cultivated, and contained a larg er variety OF
flowers, shrubbery, fruit trees, forest trees,
garden vegetables. grain, pasturage and al
more tastefully laid out than on any other
single farm OF it's size, I'm this, or any other
county OF this State, and If he enters it for a
premium at the State Fair, we shall be much
surprised If he does not get the premium.
Nebraska advertiser., 1871-06-15
Only two teaspoonfuls of Dooley's Yeas,

Only two teaspoonfuls of Dooley's Yeast
Powder to quart of -four are necessary to
produce extra biscuits, rolls. &C., while those
of ordinary manufacture require nearly dot =
BILE that quantity. This is owing to Its per-
feet purity and extra strength. Aside from
this fact, each package contains the full
amount that is represented. Hence, Dool-
ey's is the cheapest, best and most reliable
in market, and takes the precedent of all
Others. Grocers keep 1t everywhere. Dooley
& Brother, Manufacturers, 50 New Street
New York
Nebraska advertiser., 1871-06-15

The Plymouth CoIony.-The Rev.
Alex. b. Campbell of Mendon Illinois, gave
nnss cali this week. He gives US the names
nfihe fIlIawlng gentlemen as being inter-
.e,ted in establishing a colony on section 81.
I,p townships 3, range 1, east. in Jefferson
.,ountv. on Cub creek: Rev. ID. +. Jones,
Burlington, Iowa; Rev. ]. W. Tarleton, bos-
Ron. Mass; Rev. II. p. Robert, Councii
Bluffs, Iowa; Rev. A. b. Campbell, Mendon,
H.: }. r. Whittemore. Milwaukee. Wis;
David Leonard. Burlington, Iowa; c. X.
Hitchcock, Danville, Iowa; NJ l.. Burnnam,
waterloo, Iowa; S. F. Wright. Neponse. Ill;
Is. 2. Caaman, Boston, Mass. They have
purchased some 10000 acres Of land Of the B.
& " for colony purposes.
Nebraska advertiser., 1871-06-15
nr. uo,m.s. OF Upper sandusky-

This Ohio gentleman is now In this county
to look up the advantages it offers for the
investment of capital. He bears with MIN
a letter of introduction to one OF our county
commissioners-JudgeH FL. o. Minick. Judge
Minick, though busy, has taken the doctor
to various points In the county. The Doctor
has quick eye to comprehend the advanta-
ges of the West over the East for men oi Inn
ited means, but of pushing energy. And we
cannot fall to reap a good harvest nom the
seed he will SOW broad cast on his return
home, even If he should never move to this
Nebraska advertiser., 1871-06-15

BalIou's Magazine for July.-Hoi
weather is upon us. Excursions and recrea.
tions are now in order, and to those who con.
template q ride by rail or steamer we would
recommend BdUots's Magazine as the one tc
take to relieve the monotony of journey
1t is full of light reading, just such as all
must fancy. In the July number we notice
some thirty different articles. besides illus.
trations and humorous matter. Published
by Thomes & Talbot, SO Congress Street, Bos-
ton. at Is cents single copies, or sI.5O per year
Just try IL once
Nebraska advertiser., 1871-06-15
waldo N. Potter, the late editor OF

Waldo n. Potter, the late editor OF
the Omaha Republican has been on visit TO
this part ofthe State. Col. Furnas took Mr..
Potter, DIR. Mcpherson and ourself in his car
risge to the various points of interest I'm the
city, and to the Colonels farm and nursery
In the country. Col. Furnas never tires In
pointing out and discoursing upon the fine
qualities of his imported stock of cattle, hogs
and other animals, but then when he comes
to his nursery, his grapes, berries, fruits oi
all kinds. his forest trees, hedges, nowers'
roses, shrubery. house plants. eversreens &C
his enthusiasm is unbounded. Mr.. Potter
was well pleased with our school faciiities'
our town, our farming country, our advan-
tages, and our prospects.
Nebraska advertiser., 1871-06-15
The hecrops.-The season has thus far be

The CroPs.-The season has thus far been
too dry for Spring wheat and oats, winter
wheat and corn never looked better. Farm
ers are now cutting their winter wheat, the
berry is large and plump and the yield 10 ust
be heavy. Winter wheat has never failed in
Nemaha County, excepting by the ravages
of the grasshopper which came in from the
plains. We have been free from these pests
the past two years, and so far this.
Nebraska advertiser., 1871-06-15

Ed Adrertiser:-The influence and I'm por-
tance Of the two Brownville newspapers IN
this place may be readily estimated, rom
the fact that fourteen Advertisers and Two
Democrats are regularly received at the Sner-
idan Post Office. Considering that this Is
the Banner Democratic precinct In this
county, think you need not shrink from
the cog.s parrison. SHERIDAN.
Nebraska advertiser., 1871-06-15

The New Hardware Firm.-Shurts.
Stevenson & Cross have taken stand with
the best Of our business men. Their stock
OF general isz rlware, stoves. tinware, cutlery
nsils. agricultural implements, wagons,
plows, fence wire, &c. is full and well select
ed. with a view To the wants of this market.
and the indications are numerous that they
are doing a heavy trade. Our city is well
represented in this line OF goods
Nebraska advertiser., 1871-06-15

e. 8. wtbley.-There is no disputing the
fact that Mr.. Wibley has the best selected
stock of Furniture In the west and the
amount OF business that he is doing, while
all others are nearly Idle, is ample proof OF
the above broad assertion, and shows for It.
self that his prices are very reasonable. Any
one wanting goods in his line will ind that
it is to their pecuniary interest to call and
examine his large, complete and full stock
before making their purchases.
Nebraska advertiser., 1871-06-15

jack McFan-Sone of bis furniture has
been received. The larger part Ia on the way
and is expected every day. He Is manuiac-
turing as per order, and refitting UP and re-
old furniture for customers. JACK
knows how to suit his old custo ners, many
of whom are waiting for his goods to arrive
before laying in their supplies.
Nebraska advertiser., 1871-06-15

Episcopal ConvOsatisn.-The South
Platte Convocation. of the Episcopal Clergy
will meet Cd. W in St. Mary's Church, Ne
abraska City, July lst and End. The Convoca-
zion sermon by the Rev. George r. Davis, OF
a]rownyille. By order of the Bishop.
GEO. r. DAVIS, Sec.
Nehraska City papers please copy.
Nebraska advertiser., 1871-06-15

On Hend.-One car load Buck Eye Reap
ers, one Ger load Marsh Harvesters, one car
load Kirby Reapers, any quantity Of plows.
cultivators. corn planters and every thing a
person wants. Call on F. A. Tisdel & Co.
Brownyille, or Pawnee City.
Nebraska advertiser., 1871-06-15

Bulbs, Imported Bulbs I've import
direct all our Bulbs, from Holland and Ger
many; are now preparing cur orders for fall
trade. Those wIshin. anything special In
that line wiI do well to send us their orders
I a. once. FURNAs, Sons & Co.
BroWnSille Neb.,
Nebraska advertiser., 1871-06-15

TbRt Is what they should do.-F"rm-
ers should call and examine the large stock
of hardware. tools, fence wire, agricultural
Implements, etc., at w. ID. Shelienbergers
before purchasing eisewhere. Allgoods war
ranted and prices guaranteed as low as the
lowest.
Nebraska advertiser., 1871-06-15
NOTICE.

The regular term OF the Probate Court for
the trial of civil cases for all sums over one
hundred dollars and under three hundred
dollars, will be held at the Office OF the Pro-
bate Judge in the city Of Brownvllle, Nema-
ha county, Nebraska. commencing on the
first Monday Of each calendar month.
wv. MORGAN.
M Probate Jadge
Nebraska advertiser., 1871-06-15

Mr.. Blackburn of Pennsylvania. father
of W, D. Blackburn and OF Mrs. T. W. BED.
ford, gave US q call this week. Mr.. Black
burn finds here a much better country than
he expected, and is much delighted with ali
he has seen. We have the earliest and the
best wheat and by far the best corn he has
seen anywhere between Nebraska and Penn
sylyania
Nebraska advertiser., 1871-06-15

June Rise.-The old Muddy is well up to
the average high water mark. Flood wood
is being taken out by the river men in guam
titles 10 supply their present wants. Mr..
Graham, of the city saw mills lost few saw
logs last week, the current being strong
enough to snap an inch and a half rope.
Nebraska advertiser., 1871-06-15

Dan III. Leuts.-It is rumored that the
young man SO long with Doctor Holiday In
the drug business was found dead In his bed
at Council Bluffs one morning last week.
We can hardly credit the runor. from the
fact that 1t has only been week since he
wrote us to send him the Advertiser. late
dispatch from him reverses the above
Nebraska advertiser., 1871-06-15

AT. Cohn, of this city, took the nfst pre-
MUM on Cigars, with H. c. Lett, one or the
best judges Of good Cigar In the country. as
chairman OF the awarding committee. and
the premium was deserved. Factory at NO.
G. Nxsn F1sef ssTH
Nebraska advertiser., 1871-06-15

The mail route from Brownville to Table
R1cK, watch is the only supply for the Post
0ahces AT Snerman, at Bratton, at Monterey,
and II Long Branch. Is an important one,
snd the service of once a week does not BE-
gin to meet the demands o: the reading FAM
ilieS /, p:etends to accommodate. IL should
be seml-weekly al least.
TheIri-weei,iy from Rrownville to Nema-
ha city, A>pinwa!l, Hillsdaic. st. Deroin,
Arag3 and Ralo. ought TO run daily. Tines e
ate Important Shipping points, and until
the msu was sent upOn the raj road on the
east side of the river, they We're supplied
with daily mail, and they deserve IL now.
Nebraska advertiser., 1871-06-15

II you will leave your orders, ard the cash
for the credit business is played out-at the
Post Office Grocery Store, for anything In
the grocery line, which. if not In stock, VIII
be promptly bought and forwarded to your
homes.
Nebraska advertiser., 1871-06-15

RAMA fine, long. slow and steady rain
commenced in this locality early Wedne3-
day morning and continued through the
forenoon. 1t was much needed and received
with thankfulness.
Nebraska advertiser., 1871-06-15

Kilbourn, jenkins & Co., corner Fourth
and Main streets, In this city, have constant
fy on hand a full stock of the best Pine Lum-
ber of all kinds; also. also Sash, Doors, Blinds,
Shingles, lath, Mouldirgs. Frames, ETC., ETC.,
which they are selling al the lowest possible
figures for which the same can be got ont OF
the log and shipped TO this point. They are
determined to continue as heretofore TO sup
ply the bulk OF Inmbes, ETC., used In this
Land District. Call and see theml 46tfdw
Nebraska advertiser., 1871-06-15
For tea and coffee go to Swan & Bros.
Glass and putty at
LETT & CREIGH's.

kilbOurn jenkins l. Co., are busy
loading up teams with pine lumber, sash
and doors for the west. Their trade is live
ly this spJing. They have good reputation
for fair dealing among the farmers Of Ne
maha Johnson, Gage. Richardson and Paw
nee Counties.
Nebraska advertiser., 1871-06-15

Bennett q Doisn.-RoOert W. Bennett
and Henry H. Do!en have opened up a Mer-
chant Tailor Shop at No. 62,--Main street
They are young, full of zeal and energy, and
not without business experience. The COM
munIty are disposed to give them their pat
ronaoe They will succeed.
Nebraska advertiser., 1871-06-15
Il.
J, D. CALHOUN. Sec'y

The Editor Of the AdueTtiser will attend
the Sabbath School Convention, in Lincoln,
next week. II there are any Sabbath Schools
In this county which will not send up dele
gates to the Convention, If they will send as
their report we will take 1t up. Mr.. Ebright
of this city, has the blanks. We sha leave
at II o'clock A. NJ, Monday morning next.
Nebraska advertiser., 1871-06-15
Wall paper and &C., ns
LETT & CREIaH's

Builders take Not,ee.-If you want door
knobs, door locks, bolts of any size, screws
for any purpose, window and curtain fast
ners OF any pattern, or anything else IN the
hardware line, W. d. Shellenberger will sell
them to you as cheap as they can be had In
st. Joseph or Brownville.
Nebraska advertiser., 1871-06-15
Oils and paints at
LETT & CREfeH's.

Post Office Grocery store.-Do you
want flour, sugar, coffee. tea, dried peaches.
Blackberries, currants' pitted cherries. can
ned goods of any kind, molasses, syrup, vim
egar, coal oil, &c.: Do you want anything
in the grocery liner Go to the Post Office
Grocery Store.
Nebraska advertiser., 1871-06-15

rh. largest Trade.-our lumber trade
!. increasing more rapidly than that OF any
,.or line Of business. To be convinced of
4 a. ,..r oae has only to watch the teams
g., Ar. being hourly loaded up for the
=, 8, Kilbourn, Jenkins Co.'S. lumber
- They do the lumber trade OF this