THURSDAY, DEC. 29, 1S70. The inside work on the FitgcralJ - block is progressing rapidly. The Hall will be ready by the 1st of January. The boys have been out on the ''city rink" to day trying their skates. A conrention oF railroad managers has just closed at Erie at which it was arranged to lower winter rates on east ern lines than heretofore. Merges & Gyger are crowding work on their new 3 story block, and will have it ready for occupation in a very short tine. We would be pleased to have as many of our patrons as can conveniently call and settle between this and the first of January. Dr. Dunn and Prof Miller have been discussing the spiritual question at Ash land and Lincoln. G. W. Ambroje, of Omaha, informs us that an iujunction has been issued against the Grand Gift Swindle of the Tichcnor House, at Lincoln. Dr. Larsh, Medical Superiatcndcnt of the Insane Asylum, went we?t this morn ing. Visitors are now admitted to the A?ylum from 2 to 4 p. tu. each day ex cept Sunday. Jjook out for a big drop in the price of roal and wood, especially the latter. The closing of the river will do it. Cass county needs three terms of court instead of twos each year. Will our legislators see that the necessry change is made in the law. In the several eases against F. A. White as President of the Midland Pa cific Railroad Co. a change of Venue has been granted, and the cases will be tried in this county. The Chronicle says the population of Nebraska City is increasing rapidly, and it indicates that the increase is very gradual not more than one at a time. The Statesman indicates that A. F. Harvey is dissatisfied with St. Louis, and will not buy it. He thinks of re turning to Nebraska. Wood is being hauled over the river at a lively rate since the ice bridge was completed. The Chronicle man has been at t tend ing the public school examinations at Nebraska City, and speaks in terms of i?reat praise of the success of Mr. Cre nan, the principal. Saturday evening the "Amateurs" gave their first entertainment, at White Sc Spires hall. The hall was pretty well filled and the boys acquitted themselves creditably. We learn that their per formanccs are to be continued, and the proceeds thereof to be placed in the hand of the Rev. Mr. Maxfield for charitable purposes. Keep it up, boys. The Fremont T rilune asks, with ap parent candor : "where should our Sena tor reside?" Well, we think he should leside most of the time at Washington. Where, do you think ? Everybody seemed to be in a hurry this morning' men" who had never been known to walk fast were discovered in a "dog trot," when they thought no one saw them. We asked a gentleman for an explanation, and he said the mosqui toes ice re bad. The mercury marked 15 below zero. We have made arrangements for giv ing, in condensed form, the price of wheat in the Chicago market at the close of the Board each afternoon. This is the latest report that it is possible to get, even by private telegram ; and by carefully watching the evening Herald our farmers can keep as thoroughly posted as any grain buyer in the city. Hereafter the trains on the D. & M. will arrive at and depart from the new depot north of the Herald office, in stead of the foot of Main Street as here-, tofora. Hon. T. 31. Marquett arrived from Washington yesterday. Hon. John Taflc came through at tho same time. They met with a blight accident near Pittsburg which detained them about twenty four hours. The train was thrown from the track and badly smashed up, but fortunately no one was hurt. Gen Roberts, Attorney Gen. ofNc- braska, delivers his famous lecture enti tied "Joan of Arc" before the United Sons of Erin Association at Lincoln to night. We understand the Gen. is en gaged in writing a lecture entitled "Al en, Gould and Larkin; or the Man chester Martyrs," which we hope to hear in Plattsmouth before the lecture season closes. A meeting of the creditors of A. C. Tichnor is called for in the State Journal Won't that be a fearfully large crowd' though? One thousand mechanics are wanted in Plattsmouth by the first day of April next, to build houses to contain goods to supply the people that are every day rushing to Nebraska. Nebraska Farmer says he is planting one hundred acres of walnuts, which wil produce in twenty years sixty-five thou sand trees, worth three dollars each, he inquires, "what can be planted that will give so large a profit? Let farmers and land owners figure this matter, and gov ern themselves accordingly. Prof. Miller offers, through the State Journal, a substantial challenge to any medium who will perform certain specifi ed things. We think tho Prof, has them "foul. CapL H. E. Palmer has been around" with the annual calendar for the Under writers Agency- Col. Chase will lecture at the Yottnj Men's Christian Association, on " Pub lic Opinion" Wednesday evening the 2Sth inst. There were not lew than five hundred loadeS teams crossed the river on the ice at tli foot of Main street to day. Vrii-a Market. Special to the IIfkald Chicago, Dee, 25?, 3 p m Wheat, No 2 sold up to $1,081 and closed $1,07 culler January. POSITOSttl. J. A. .Bailey's Christmas Gift Concert has been postponed until the 25th day of January, 1S71, at which date the draw ing will poitivc'y take place. All mon ey received tor tickets will remain in the hand.-) of agent. About two thousand tickets have already been sold. Christina 11m t'arne. And Shryock has just received a lot of the finest, the nicest the most servicablc little brackets you ever saw. They arc just the thing for a holiday present, they are useful as well as ornamental. 'Every body has 'em," and so has the Herald. NARROW ESCAPE. A man who chanced to be in Streight's Teed stable this morning picked up a rifie that was there, and commenced a gene ral examination of it. In the careless handling of the hammer the piece was discharged, the ball passing out between a pair of horses and through the side of the stable. Several persons were near, and it seemed almost providential that no one was hurt, nEIHCATIOX. The Eight Mile Grove Baptist Church will be dedicated Sundaj-, January 1st, 1871. This is the first house for worship erected by the Baptist denomination in Cass county, and is one of the best church edifices in the county outside of Plattsmouth. Elder J. C. Otis, of Glen wood, Iowa, assisted by other ministers, will conduct the dedication services, which will commence at 11 a. m. There will, also,. be services on Saturday even ing, December 31st. We are assured by those who have the matter in charge, that ample provisioa will be made for the accommodation of all who may be present at the Saturday evening and dedication services, and it is expected that all members of the Baptist denonii nation, especially, within a reasonable distance, will be in attendance. There will be a committee in attendance at the church to look afrer the wants of all strangers, and no one need to fear for a lack of the creature comforts. THE CONCERT Given at the Y. 31. C. A. Hall last evening, taken as a whole, was a sue cess. The seats were filled at a much earlier hour than usual an unmistakable evidence of the interest taken by the public. It is hardly appropriate that we should attempt to speak of each of the performers separately ; and each filled their place with so much credit that it would almost seem out of place to compliment any one of them. Among the selections which seemed to please the audience most (although nearly every piece was cheered with a hearty good will) were the "Thanksgiving Anthem," original music by Prof. L. F. Johnson ; "A Summer Night,y song, by Miss Crocker and choir; "Shun the Broad Road," by Miss Myers; "The Isle in the Sea," by Mrs. Strong; "Evening Song," by Mrs. Maryland and choir; "In the Starlight," by .Miss Crocker and 3Irs. Wise, and "The Beautiful Dream," by 3Iiss Crocker. There were .several instrumental duets that would be hard to beat an3'where. The proceeds of the concert were to be divided between the Congregational Church and Mrs. Crock er, who had her property destroyed by fire last week. It is the intention of the company to give another concert toon, for the benefit of the Y. M. C. A. ; and we hope they may receive the encour. agemcnt their merit deserves. WARWICK'S LECTIKE. The very least that can be said of Hon J. II. Warwick's lecture on Christmas, eve is that it was a complete triumph. JWe lack words to express our full apprecia tion of 3Ir. Warwick's great abilities as a critic of keen and pure sensibilities, full cf sympathay with his authors, and professed of a complete power of putting himself en raport with his audience. " An evening with Shakspeare and the Poets" will long be cherished by Mr. Warwick's friends in Plattsmouth, as among the happiest evening they have spent for may a long day No one who can spare a half dollar should fail to go and hear him wherever h lectures. Refinement, wit, pathos, .humor, ren dered as Warwick does it, is a treat one only meets once in a great while. Philip Blessington, formerly a cook at the City Hotel, and more recently en gaged in cooking at Ashland, was detect ed stealing a shawl last evening, and was "hived" by officer Williams in short or der. He was taken before Justice O'Neill for examination, and was com mitted.for trial at the next term of the District court. The swawl was ttolcn from a lady from the country, who had deposited it in a bucket in Mr. Dovey's store while she was engaged shopping. This "Blessing(ton) in disguise" took the shawl from the bucket, secured a paper in which to do up his parcel, and proceeded to deposit it in a wood pile in the rear of the store, to await the shades of evening to dispose of it. Williams interfered with his plans, and he now has an opportunity to ponder over the inconvenience of inquisitive officials. The A. F. Si A. 31. annual Festival last night, under the auspices of Platts mouth Ledge No. 6, was a complete suc cess. There were forty-six couples par ticipated in' the dance, and probably fifty-five 'brjsixty couples partook of the sapper;" The hall was as full as could br wished by those who desired comfort thepupper was excellent, the music could not be better (of course not, the Johnson boys played), and every one present seemed to enjoy themselves very much. The thanks of the fraternity and of the participants in the festivities are due to the gentlemen having the management of the affair. See advertisement of three acres -of land for f sic. There U a chance for otnfone. lIatluoattt CollKiitte Krhool. Prof. D'Allemand will open the winter term of the above school on Monday, the 2d day of January 1S71. The Professor is building up a school hero in our city that will be second to none in the State. He is here to sty, and parents desiring their children educated under a single tu tor, and from one set of textbooks, should commence to send to the Plattsuioutb Collegiate School at once. The Prof, has introduced new methods of teaching which are believed to be superior to any thing in use in the State. The following remarks, which we copy from the visit or's book, will show what educators who have examined these methods think of them. Nov. 22d. I have visited this school upon two differant occasions and have found, it after very careful scrutiny, to be one of the best conducted institutions of learning in the State of Nebraska, and have no doubt of its ultimate great pros perity. JonN Ml'RFIN. I have had great pleasure in visiting 3Ir. D'Allcmand's school, and observing his truly rational and interesting method of imparting instruction, especially in foreign languages. Anna T. Wilson. After having spent one day in Prof. D'Allemand's school, I feel prepared to announce that I have not seen the same interest manifested in any school I have visited, and I deem it sofe to add, that if etScicncy in instructions will render a school a success that the St. Luke's Col legiate School will soon be second to none west of the Missouri. W. A. Patterson, Supt. Public Instruction. After an interval of several weeks J have revisited Prof. D'Allemand's school and am much gratified by the evidence manifested by the examination of his pupils of their great progress in their studies. I.am satisfied that the Pro fessors system and method of imparting instruction are very excellent and a great improvement upon the usual methods adopted. I trust the Professor will meet with that encouragement which his superior mode of imparting instruction and his great industry should command. Jno. W. Uawlin. Attended the Christmas examination of the pupils of Prof. D'Allemand's school, and I take great pleasure in no ticing the evidently rapid progress they are making in acquiring a thorough edu cation, owing doubtless to the thorough course of instruction for which thu school is becoming widely known. J. B. 3Iaxf:eli, Pastor M. E. Church. The ticket and freight offices of the B. & 31. in Nebraska, and the freight office of the Iowa division have been re moved to the new depot building. The ticket and telegraph office of the Iowa road remain in the Herald block. We have received a short communica tion relative to the recent Church Festi val at Rock Bluffs. It was so late in reaching us that it would not, probab'y, be of general interest. Wc learn from it iu addition to what we have already pub lished, that the net receips of the Festi val were $95,00, and that the young folks had a fine time after the close of the Festival. The supper given to the children of the Presbyterian Sabbath School, at the Court House, last evening was a fine af fair. There were about two hundred children at the table, and nearly as many adult. There was an abundance to cat, and at least "seven baskets" of frag ments remained. They had excellent mu?ic, and a fine time generally. Judge A. L. Sprague, of Saunders county, was in the city this morning. Sprague is one of the reliable men of Saunders, and we are pleased to know of his prosperity. Col. Sanford, the great traveller, will lecture here on the 9th and Kith of January, on " Scenes in Paris during the War, and what he saw in Europe." Llook out for a glorious time. On the Senate standing committees, Senator Tipton stands on the commit tecs of Public Lands and Agriculture; Senator Thayer on Indian Affairs and Enrolled Bill's. Richard Walther, one of tho pioneer party that left this city last summer for the Republican valley, return d to this city a day or two since. This is the first that has been heard from them since they left Ft. Kearney last summer. Walther informs us that the entire party have been healthy and well ever since they left, that they have all taken pre eruption claims forty miles directly south of Ft, Kearney, where they are making improvements. Walther will leave for his new home again to-morrow. The issue of the Railway Retina of Dec. 29th. will contain an authoritative statement of the construction of Wes tern railroads during the year 1S70. It will be an interesting paper to file. J. D. Simpson Sc Co. have removed their office to the Herald Block, in the quarters formerly occupied by the Rail road company. Compositors in the New York Tribune office art fined ten cents for each profane word uttered on the premises, the money thus gathered is given to the poor. One unfortunate chap, a new hand, lost nearly a week's wages one night over a bit of Greely's manuscript. CapL Payne is distributing " Lamar" calendars for 1871. They are a handy nstitution and the Lamar is a good com iay to insure with. It is all a mistake about there being any such a thing as "hard times." We made a notice a few dars since that we would like to have as many of our pat rons as could call and fettle before New Years, and they have been res ponding nobly. We are still in a smiling humor. Come along. The ice has weakened at Nebraska City, and it is considered unsxfV to cro. PROF. AI.I.EMAir SCHOOL. On last 3Iouday evening we had the great pleasure of being a guest at the rooms of the Collegiate school of Prof. D'Allemand, and witnessed the. un burdening of a beautiful and well laden Christmas tree, to the great joy and mer riment of the happy little recipients, whose smiling faces and amiable mien betokened a thankfulness to tho donor that words always fail to express; nor wore the little ones alone the beuefic:aries of this richly laden tree, for quite a num ber of the patron friends "children of a larger growth" were happily sur prised by the announcement of their names as sharers in the rich spoi's, and of whom was no one more noticeable than the good Professor, who knows how to impart as well as take a joke. After the distribution of gifts the Prof., as sisred I y hi3 estimable lady, added to the happiness of the already jubilant and exultant hearts of his pupils, by calling them from hilarious sport and in nocent miithfulncss to refreshment rich and abundant. After the little f jlks had been bountifully fed, a second table was prepared with equal care and abundance, for the adults present, who partook with a zest of highly appre ciative taste. After supper the Prof, gave indubitable evidence of his rare ability to grasp and appreciate American ideas and peculiarities, by turning the occasion to one of speech-making whereupon Rev. Mr. Alley was called upon to relate some coincidents respect ing the early life of himself and Prof. D'Allemand while residents of "Kil keny," upon which they both agreed as being noted for "water without mud -fire without smoke marble paved streets and fair ladies." 3Ir. Alley also addressed some very appropriate re marks to the pupils respecting amiable and upright demeanor. On motion of Rev. 31 r. 3Iurfin, Rev. J. B. Maxfield was called to the chair, and after some hurmou3 remark?, rela tive to his comparative ignorance of the object of his call to the chair, rebponded in some well timed and appropriate re marks in high commendation of the school and the unique and rare ability of its founder as an educator, and the great promise of success to an institution founded under the auspices of Christ ianity and upon a basis of correct and thorough training, which would obviate the too'frequent necessity of time wasted in unlearning the errors imbibed, from the teachings of ignorant and incompe tent teachers. On motion of Rev. Mr. Alley, it was unanimously carried that this meeting cordially recommend to the public this institution of learning as highly meriting their support and patronage. Prof. D'Allemand then arose, and in well chosen words thanked the guests for the high compliments paid him and their manifest interest and sympathy for the success of his enterprise. On motion, it was recommended that B. Spurlock act as Secretary of the nieetingand furnish a copy of the minutes for publication. B. Spcrlock. Almost A Fir. A fire broke out about noon to day in the boarding house on sixth street, im mediately south of White Sc Spire's store' The fire was discovered in time to prevent any serious damage, Wm. Altaffor, Esq., removed his family to the city yesterday. His prin cipal object in moving to the city is that he may educate his children at the Plattsmouth Collegiate School of Prof. D'Allemand- 3Ir. Altaffor will be on his farm most of the timo during the comming season, after which he will abandon farming entirely and invest his means in city property. J. L. Brown, Esq., of Elmwood, ''ass county, ha3 our thanks for a club of new subscribers to the IIerald. If a few more of our friends in the country would imitate Mr. Brown's example the Her ALD would double its already large cir culation in a short ttme. Who will we hear from next. Communion services in the Presbytir an Church next Sabbath morning Jan. 1st-at 11 o'clock. Preparatory lecture in the church on Saturday evening at 0:30 o'clock. The Presbyterian Sociable will be held at the house of E. II. Eaton, Esq., on Thursdaj- evening. The P. O. Department advertises for carrying the mail from this city south daily. Bids will be received until March 1st. From different parts of the east we hear of extensive preparations being made for i migration to our State early in the Spring. There is an awakening among the dry bones in regard to our gloriousNebraska. We learn from Superintendent Pat terson that the school money for Cass county is now in his hands, to the amount of about $6,000, and will be ready for distribution among the various school districts next week. Plattsmouth, Nebraska, has pot an other paper, the Laud Agent. Wonder if they intend to kill the newspaper business in that town. C. B. Times. No; we are just getting in a fair way to run newspapers, down here. Two or three more could do a. smashing business. D. H. Wheeler must be engaged extensively in the insurance business. We find calendars on our desk for the yEtna. Phoenix, Hartford, and Imperial lire Insurance Companies, all containing Wheeler's name as agent. E. H. Schutt, at the City Restaurant is daily receiving fresh Lake fish from Chicago. They are frozen as soon as they are taken out of the water, and can be had at Schutt's as fresh as when first hauled out. He keeps a good supply of fresh oysters. The officers' club and reading rooms at Ft. 3IcPhcrson were burned last Friday evening. Lor? about $3,fi(v. NOTICE. As many of our friends have expressed a desire, recently, to pay us money, "wo take this method of informing them" that we are now prepared to receipt for all moneys they may feel inclined to place in 'our possession. Come right along don't be backward you will give no offence by offering us money. dtf JOU WORK. We have secured the services of a first-class eastern job printer to superin tend that department of the establish ment, and the Herald office can turn out as neat a job and on as short notice as any printing house iu the west. dtf The 31. E. Church Christmas tree drew a large crowd of both old and young. The presents made a fine display. It is expected that the Omaha Tri bune will have something to say about Senator Thayer soon probably prior to the middle of January. It is also ex pected that it will not have anything to say about any other one of the numerous aspirants for U. S. Senator until it as certains who has most greenbacks: They are not bidding very high for the Tribune' I wish to say to the congregation that were present last night at St. Luke's Church, that I alone am to blame for the failure of the singing. Every other member of the choir did their duty, especially 3Iiss Myers. The Organist did her duty well as she always has done while playing the organ at that church. L. F. Johnson, Plattsmouth, Dec. 20th. 1870. The scholars of the Plattsmouth Col legiate school had a fine tirr e last even ing at the school room. A "Christmas Tree' was loaded with all manner of presents, which were distributed to the infinite delight of the little ones and the gratification of the older ones. After the presents were all distributed, a class of little girls regaled the assembly with vocal music, in both English and German, after which came speeches of congratulation by dif ferent gentlemen who were present. A bountiful supper was in waiting, and the children were given the post of honor, as the occasion was one designed especially for their pleasure and benefit. The supper was splendid, and all were supplied with a competence. Then came a short season of recreation for the young folks, and then home to bed, where many a youthful mind "fought the batile o'er again" in pleas ant dreams. Another shipment of beef to the west thi3 evening. The Nebraska Legislature convenes on Thursday, the 5th day of January, 1871. The R. It. Company will not assume any risk on passengers crossing the ice. In accordance with the official state ment of the County Clerk we see that there are $15,327.90 in cash on hand in the Treasury of Cass County, subject to the order of the Commissioners. This does not look much like the "verge of bankruptcy?" The Western Homo, for January gives evidence that the pj.irir. of improvement has full posession of its administration. 3Iore space is devoted to interesting matter than ever before. Its contents are unusually attractive. The Christmas Story by "Peregrine Pickle," (Geo. P. Upton) is iu his hap piest style, full of tender pathos, and deepest sympathy with the lowly. Henry Ward Bcecher's discourse is in his usual "tropical style," and is a most i interesting leaturc. I he offer 0 the publishers, to present each subscriber with a portrait of this remarkable man, will add new interest to his Plymouth Pulpit Series as they appear from month to month. The Children's Department has that happy medium which makes it attract ive to old and young alike. If this Holiday number is a promise of what we are to receive In the future, its subs -ribers may congratulate them selves in getting one of the best Maga zines at an exceedingly low price. It i only one dollar per year. Published by Western Home Co., 133 Dearborn street, Chicago, Illinois. Prof. George E. Day, P. D., of the Theological Seminary of Yale College, and Editor of the "Theological Eclec tic," says of "Our Father's House:" Dr. 3Iarch, in this new book, has shown great power of conception and expres sion, which every intelligent reader will recognize and enjoy. STocal jStolice. Wakino Up. People begin to realize that our respected ancestors must have had a very inconvenient time of it with out railroads, steamers, gas, friction matches, telegraphs, expresses sewing machines, and last, and par consequence not least, Charter Oak Cook Stoves. Going! Goino! Goinq! ! Faster than the auctioneer's hammer knocks down merchandise, neglect disposes of the teeth. Bid, therefore for that prize of life, a perfect set. by brushing them regularly with Sozodont. "Spaulding's Glue," ha row taken the place of all Cements and Mucillages. BELOVED. l'lattstnouth Business Collece to Mot 5 ess Bro.'s new building on Main street, anuary 1st. 1871. Class for ladies in Spencerian Penmanship, and Bryuntand Strattons booL-keepin. from 1 to 4 o'clock P. M. A. MURPHY, Prop. December 27 d&wlw. Go to V alleys Sc Ruffner and bay you Groceries. They buy for cash and wil not be undersold. For Rent. A house with three rooms. Apply to D. II. Wheeler Sc Co. dec7dtf Go to Vallerys & Ruffner's and buy your Boots and Shoes, the best in mar ket. apl5diwtf Vallerys & Kuffner have just received a new supply of Boots and $hoe, which thry sre !elli rcry low. Go to Vallerys & Ruffuer's to buy your Dry Goods. I hey are selling chcapei than the cheapest. Vallerys Sc Rutinor have the larges stock of Groceries ever brought to the city, which they bought for cash and at reduced prices. Call and examine their stock. apl5dxwtf If you want a first rate article of soda water, call lor JJreed Sc liENEDlx. jeOdtf ""VALLERYS Jt EUFFNERT Are now receiving the largest stock o Dress Goods ever brought to this mar ket, which they are selling cheap for cash. ap!5dawtf . Tbe Ltt Cull. All persons knowing themselves in debtea to as by note or account are re quested to call and settle immediately. yALLTRTB Si RtTFFNER. If you want a neat calico dress, go to Val'ery? Sc Ruffner's. They are now selling the best for 12 cts per yard. aplod&wtf 3Iendlftr Sc Wheeland, of this city, are sole owners, in this State, of the right to manufacture and sell the cele brated Self raising Flour, which effectu ally does away with the annoyance of heavy bread, biscuits, buckwheat cakes, puddings, and all other articles made from flour. Printed recipes for using, accompany each sack of flour. dec2diwtf PUBLIC NOTICE. AH accounts due to the firm of White fc Spires must be paid by the first of January, 1871. We will take any kind of produce and pay the highest price, for any debts due us. This is the last time we shall give notice. BXNKjTuPI' SALE Of clothing and Gents' Furnishing Goods at 50 per cent, less than eastern wholesale prices. One door west of Platte alley House. G. A. Ford. dccl2d3w4 Legal Notice. William G. Fowler will take notice that John Q. tirahatn. did on the 12th day of December. 1870. file his petition in pthe District Court, of the Second Judicial District within and fur Cass countr. Nebraska, against Wiili.nn (i. Fowler and Jr 1 n M. Fowler, defendants, setting forth that the said WillUm . Fowl r, on or about the 5th day of May, ISO. gave a mortgage to thtvaid John Q.Graham on the north halt ot the urth-eat quarter of section No. twenty, in township eleven, north of range thir teen, cast of thebth P. M. to secure the payment of the sum of one hundred and twenty-tivedol-lars with in'erest from date ut the rate of ten per cent, per annum, according to a certain note referred to in said mortgage, and that since the giving of said mortgage the other defendant 1 1 a i ins Horn e interest in said lands under t.t said William O. Fowler, and praying that said Wil liam G. Fowler nviy pay su d sum of $125.00 with int -rest.it ten per cent from the. Mb. day of May. ISoS. v, that said premises may be sold to puy the same, amlthe.said William G. Fowler is reouired to answer sa d petition on or before tee IStli day cf February. 1ST1. JOHN Q.GRAHAM. Maxwell & Chapiiak, Attys. dec)w5. 8050 per Month. The best soiling book eTer published. Agents who sell our new work. PLAIN HOME TALK -AND MEDICAL COMMON SENSE. have competition. There nerer was a book published like it. Any body can sell it. Every bodywntsit. Many agents are now making from S-VXJ to 650 per month selling this wonder ful book. 24 page Descriptive Circular sent free on application. We want good live Agents: men who c:.n fully appreciate the merits of tbe work, and the fact that it meets a universal wat. AgenU who desire to do good as well as make mouey. Adders WELLS & COFFIN, 4.52 liroome Street. New York Deeember22 w4t d every Saturday. Hannibal & Saint Joseph K. H Taking eilcet January 9th, 1ST0. ABBIVB. Ko: 1 Day Kxp. daily except Sunday. .. 7:20 p m 3 Pacific exp. daily except inonday 3:00 a m 5 Night exp. daily except monduy 7:.V a m 7 Through Irt. daily except monday 5;4o a ni " a Through frt daily eacept monday 9-4o a ra 11 Way frt daily except Sunday... G;55 p ni " 15 Alacon frt daily except suuday... 11:30 a m DEPART. Ko. 2 Day exp daily except sundpy 6:40 a m " 4 Night exp daily except Euuday... 4:20 pm " 0 Puciiie exp daily except suuday 12:45 a in " 8 St Louis exp daily exceptsuuday 2.UI p m "10 Way irt daily except sunday 7:UO a in 12 Through frt daily except Sunday 1:5 p m "14 Through frt dail' eqcept Saturday 7:25 p m No. 4 will not stop at Saxton. U.sburn. Kiddc, Gomer. Moorsville, L'tica. Wheeling or Mcad- ville. No. 6 will not stop at Saxton, En. ton, 0burn, Urcckentidfe, Moorsville, Wheeling orMead ville. T- D. RURNETT. Ocn Agent. JSTBA l NOTICE, Taken up by the suliscriberon the tenth 10th) day of Wovember. 170, in Mount Pleasant pre cinct, at Centre Valley, Cass county, Nebraska, two two-year old horse olts. One dark iron-grey, with a dim white spot in iU forehead, left hind foot white. Second, light sorrel, dim star in tho forehead, right hind foot white; do other marks or brands visible. Declw5t. ti.WADAMS. J. W. SHAftftSOft'S FEED. SAI.E AND SfAIS STRKKT. ATTSMOCTH. SUB. X I am prepared toaccommodatethc public with Howe. Girringe. Baggie and A No. 1 Untwt on short notice and reasonable terms. A lla.; will rum. tcamboatlanding,andto all pa tthecitywneu 'cired. Jan lTiklAw. MENDLElt Sc WHEELAND. CCCESSOBB TO P.0I1WER k SIKH. 3 t xjt Mllla Keep constantly on hand tbe best brands of FALL AND SPEINQ FLOUR, C0BN MEAL &C. 15 dAwtf s SHERIFF'S SALK. i. Q. A. Owen, plaintiff against Columbus Nuck olls. W ilham Garrison and T. J. Jones, delen defant. Notice is hereby given that I will offer f-r sale at public auction, at tbe front door of the Court House in Plattsmouth, Cas couutv, Ne braska, on the 10th day of January. A. D. 1971, at two o'clock p. m. of said day. tbe following described real estate tu- it; The unaivided one half (). of lot No. five (5;. in block No.thirty fouriJ, and the undivided one-half OA' of lot No. six 6, in block No. thirty seven 37) an'i the undivided one-balf of lot No. ten (10). in block No. nine '9, and the undi ded one half of lot No. three H,, in rdoek No. one hundred and ten (110'. and the undivid ed one-half i.Ji) of lot No. twelve 12). in block No. fortv-five (4o.t. all in PlatL-inouth. Casa county. Nebraska, and taken as tbe property of the said Columbus Nuckolls: also, seven acres of land in the northeast quarter ('-4. of the northeast quarter (l) of section No. thirty (3o.i, in township No. twelve (12) rortb. range No. fourteen (14) eat of the sixth P. M., described a follows, to-wit: Commencing at the northeast corner of the northeast quarter 0.i of sectionNo. thirty 30 in township No. twelve (12) north, range No. fourteen (14 east of the sixth P. M. thence west forty (40) rods, thence south twenty-eight !2S) rods, thence east forty (40i rods, thence north twenty-eight CJS) rods Ut place of beginning, containing about seven (7). acres, situate in Ca.-- cjunty, Nebraska, taken as the property of Wat. Garrison and T. J. Jones. All of tbe above described real estate taken on an execution in f vor of J. Q. A. Owen, issued by the Clerk of the District Court in and for Cass count . Nebraska and to me directed as p her iff of said county. Given under my hand this 7th day of Decem ber, A. D. 1870. J. W. JOHNSOW. Sheriff of Caas County, Nebraska. Maxwkll A Chafmak. Attorneys for Plaintiff iecSwbt Chicago, Roog IslasdA Pacirie R. R. Leaves Omaha. ! Express Mail, Daily, eeeept Sunday :30 a. m. Pacific Exp. Daily, except Saturday 3:00 p. m Arrive. j Express Mai!. Daily, except Sunday 11:1 p. tn. i Pacific Exp. Dsily. x"p Monday l":l" a.m. A GOOD CHANCK FOR A GOOD BARGAIN j Having completed the pUtting and recording of my Li II 'a) Addition to tbe City of PUtU mouth. I am now prepared to sell 400 iaOTS in the Addition at reasonable rates. Terms are oae half cash down; the other half pays le one year, at ten per cent, interest per jdui frvin date of purchase until paid. To be secured by mortg age on tbe property. s. rcic Donation to Churches. I will give to the following religions deaeae nations, vit: To the Baptist Church, lot 12 in block 77 : To the Congregational Church, lot 20 in block 21; To the Methodist Church, lot 1 in block 12; To tbe Catholic Church, lot 6 in bleck 30: To the Episcopal Church, lot 12 in block 19; To the Presbyterian Church, lot 1 in block 23 To the Christian Church lot 12 in block 5: To the Lutheran Church lot 1 in block 23; a my Addition to tbe City of Plattsmouth. npoa the following conditions, viz: That they shall erect on said lots, as above donated, a suitxb' building for public worship, within five yeai. from this date ; and. in case of failure on the part of said Church or Churches to comply wit'i above condition, then and in that caje the lot or lots shall revert to me. S. DUKK Donation to Public Schools. I hereby donate for the use of Publie District Schools, Lot 10 in Block 6. on tbe north side of Main street, and Lot 10 in Block 22, on the south side of Main street, in my addition to the City f Plattsmouth. 6. DUKK. 5,000 Acres of Land for Sale In thl county. Also, Houses end Lots in this city, at low prices. Particular attention given t the buying ana selling of real estate, examining titles, and pay ing taxes for non-residents. S. DUKE. Real Estate Ageni. Lot for Ten Dollars. X will sell to parties iloirous ot building and improving, any of the lots in the subjoined list in my addition to Platt.-itnouth. at ten dollars per lot, under the following conditions, viz: The person purchasing will be required to build on the lot purchased a dwelling houxe of the following dimension, to-wit: The house to be not less than 14x24 feet, with story not lower than 8 feet. The frame mut be good and substantial: house well shingled; foundntion either of brick or stone. There must be a kitch en, of not less than 10x14. Building must be completed on or before January list. Is7. Will give a bond for a deed to the party who buys as soon as purchase is made.and upon complying with the above conditions, will give a good and sufficient Warranty Deed. Selections may be uiado from the accompany ing list; Lou 5 and 8 in block 3: Lot 8 in block 4; Lot 14 in block 12; Lot 9 in block IS; Lot 12 in block 20; Lots 2. 'J and 14 in block 21 ; Lot 8 in block 22: Lots 2 and 8 in block 2'S; Lot 5 and 11 in block 26: Lot 5 in block 'Si' Lots li and 17 in block S; Lou 4 and 7 in block 19; Lot 2 in block 20. S. DVKE PlatUmonth. Ang.2ntf. Offiee in Co art House KAXSAS CITY. St. Joseph & Council Bluffs RAILROAD COMPANY. Forms the connecting link between The L mon PaciSe Railroads, and the Southern and Eastern TIIROUGII LINES. Good Accommodations, Good onnection. Good Speed Running from Council Bluffs to Kansas City, and over me magnincant irou linage across the Missouri River No Change of Cars! 5"TMILES THE SHORTEST ROUTE ' BKTS'KKH OMAHA & ST. LOUIS CONNECTING a T 1 r a V . sivrxvr . - . ... - a rv .i ..a s vill with the .ortti .Missouri and Missouri Pacific ltoadsfor at. Louis and ail points ta.H and South. AVith Kansas and Pacific Railroad for Lawer- ence, lopeka. .Micri'liin. Uenver and h.'I points in Southern Kansas, Colorado and New Mexico. With the Missouri River. Fort Scott and Gulf nailroail tor r ort S'cott, iiuxter Springs and the Indian Territory. ATLF.A V EN WUKT1I "with Kansas Pacific Rail road for Lawrence. Topeka. Denver. Ac. AT ATCHISON with Central Dranch Railroad for Senccn, Centralist. Irving, Watervilie an-j points in lentral Kansas. AT ST JOSEPH with Hannibal nnd St. Jr,li Railroad for Hannibal. Quincy, Chicago and all points East. With .St. Joseph ,t Denver Railroad for Troy Wathena nnd points in Northern Kansas. AT COUNCIL BLUFFS with the Union Pacific Railroad for Sioux City, Denver, Salt Lake ana lamornia. With Sioux city 4 Pacific Railroad for Sioux city and points in the f;ir North. With the Chicago je Northwestern Railroads: Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Koilroad: and Burlington A- Missouri River Itailruud for Chicago and Points East. Tickets as LOW a by any Other Route. Pullman's Palace Cars on all night trains. No Change of Cars. Tickets for Sale at STAR. HOTEL. A. L. HOPKINS Gen 'I upt.. St. Joseph. Mo. Attachment Notice" J. A. Kenaston vs. George jf hooey. Attachment. Before Jmcs Simpson. Justice of the Peace. Stove Creek Preciuct, Cass county, Nebraska. To HeorgeShooey. di-fndant: Ton are here by notified that an order of attachment was issued against you in the nboveentilled cause, on the zoth day of November, A. 1). l7u, returnable on the 2th day of November, lHTO, for the sum of seventeen dollars ; that said J. A. Kenaton claims a judgment against you for the sum of seventeen dollars; tnat the following described property has been att.ichedas belonring to you, to-wit: One red and while cow. Vuu are re quired to an.-wer on the Sfth of January. 1-71. Dec. 8. w4t. J. A. KENASTON. GREAT CENTRAL ROUT.. Via Niugara Falls. Speed. Comfort St Safety PUtLMAN'S MACNIFICENT CARS Fr m Cliic:igo to New York, via Michigan Cen tral and Great Wente:u Railroads, Four Express Trains leave Chicago daily via this line for New York Boston, and all intermediate oints in the East. FAST ATLANTIC KXP:US Leaves Chicago every afternoon, having attach ed the celebrated Hotel Car from Chicago to Rochester, and a magnificent Pullman Palace Drawing Room Car Irom Chicago to New York williout change. W. C. iltiH.Genl Sup't Gt. "Vestcrn R. R. HamiHon. Out. H. K. Sargent. Gen. Sup't M.C. R. R. Chicago Henry C. Wentworth, Gen'l Passenger Agt Chicago. "!UR FATHER'S HOUSE;" OR. The Unwritten Word. By Dauiel March, D. D.. author of the popular "Night .Scenes." This mastrr in thought and language shows us untold riches and beauties in the Great House, with its blooming flowers, singing birds, waving palms. Rolling clouds, beautiful bow. sacred mountains delightful rivers, mighty oceans, thundering voices, bias ing heavens and vast universe with counties being in millions of worlds, and reads to us in each the Unwritten Word. Rose-tinted paper, ornate engravings and superb binding. "Rich and varied in lhought." T'Chaste." "Easy and graeelr 1 in style." "Correct, pure and elevating in iu tendency." "Beautiful and good." "A household treasure." Commendations like tbe above from College Presidents and Professors, minister? of all denominations, and the religious and secular press all over the country, lit Irohiiets, purity ot language, with clear, opea type, lice Meel engravings, subrtantial binding aad low price, make it the book fur the umm. Agents are selling from 50 to loO per week. We want Clergymen. School Teachers, smart young men and ladies to introduce the work for us in every township, and we will pay liber ally. No intelligent mau or woman need be without paying business. Send for circular, full description and teriai. Apdrest ZIEGLER k McCURDY. 16 S. Sixth stretl. Ph. la.. Pa. I'M Race Street. Cincinnati. Ohio. 69 Men roe .Street. Chicago. 111. 503 N. Sixth Street. St. Louis. Mo., or. 102 Main Street, Springfield, Mam. OetI2d4in. T. F. WHEELR. Sunday School MissioNary. for Nebraska and Southwestern Iowa. Attends to establishing and supplying Sunday achooU. Parties ordering supplies can send money ins draft or Post Office Orders. Addrcs T. F. WHEELER. Ciy. Nebraska; JS'IRAY NOTICE. Taken in Nevembcr 25th, 1S70 by the nader ligned, in Mt. Pleasant precinct, one mare celt, supposed to be three years old next Spring, light bay eollor. tittle white on each bind loot, mail star in forehead and snip on the cose, E. E. wv?LKy. Dee. "-icS-?-. PLATTSMOUTH COLLEGE. Open every evening-frotn 7 to 10 o'clock. Students can enter evening. For iuther inform., "". I an : I tlx sirens . . V A. .Tiri-PHY, Prop Tlatt'aioutb EiuineM CwlUit. evJdlwif.. Varner's Pile remedy tin in-vrr '" ?ven in ..ne ca-e; to cure the very wort n ,lt Klind Itching or Bleuding piles. Tli..,r!.., re ir lrugg- .! kci ar rrs rile lictio-.ly. Itim presly lor the Tiles, and is not reve.mmrii. to I. J jae. of over thirty yearn (,),. j.rjl. 0o; I'ollar. ror ! by druggist. evcvwher iuic mix tnnur 'UeiLe. If fiu .....A.l Warner'a I'yspep-ia Ionic is prepare. I ri BreMy lor Dypeptic- and tlpxe nattering with nabitual Cnstireness. It i a .light sitnulntiiig xnic and a splendid appetizer; it "'reiii hrna .he stomach mi l r-tore the diee.tive oK.m to their healthy Ft.itr. Weak, nervou :n .l.u.. peptic person? lioul 1 ue Warner's lv r-,'n Tonic. For sale livflruggj't. rter i f 1. Mr Cough Vo liore. Warner's Cough Ji.il.-.iui is hcaimg. -olinu.f ind expectorating. Tbe extraordinary p-.wer .t possesses in immediately releiving. and rvrmo My curing, the most obstinate caes of C.u!i, olds. Sore Throat. Bronchitis, Influcnta. (' .arrh. hoarscnes. AMhina and Consuuipti"n u ilmott incredible. So prompt is the relief hdJ :ertain its etl'eets in all tbe above civ-es. or n; Section of the throat ami lung, that thou.aais )f physicians are daily present. in it. and unt in all say that it is the nmrt healing arid ri ectorating medicine known. One ite ulwan iffords relief, and in most rate one bottle rf. feets a cure. Sold by druggixl. in large l,.f.l, Price One Dollar, ft is your own fault if ro itill cough and suffer. The Balaam mil curs. Wine or lAfc ThreuMiroodTrrTnTrmrTe Warner's Vinum Vilse. or Wine of Life, n fn t rom any poisonous drugs or impurities, brini irepared for those who reqiro a stimulant. It u l splendid appetizer and tonic, and the finvst .hi ng in the world forpuriryiug tho bloud. It the most pleasant and delicious artn le evcrf rerei to tbe public, far superior t hrandr, hikv, wine, bitter, or any other article. It xore healthy, and cheaper. Roth male :ind f xialc, y ung or old, can take the Wine of ,if. It is. in fact, a life preserver. Those who wih to enjoy good health nnd a free flow of lively pirits. will do well to tako the Wine of Lift. It is different from anything ever bef..r in u. It is sold by druggists: also ut all repecuU loons. Price One Dollar, in qi.art bottles. Sold By J. M. HINCHMJN. k CO. Plattsmouth, Nebraska. "A repositor r or rAsnro.r flkas- V8E. AM) 1XSCTIICTI0' Harper's Bazar, A supplement containing numerous full rA patterns of useful articles accompanies wis paper every fortnight. Harper's Bazar contains 16 folio pages of ts size o f Ha rper's Weekly, printed on suprrfias calendered paper, and is published wesklj. !OTiri or Ta psxss. Harper's Bazar contains, besides ttietare. paferns. ete.. a variety of roa: ter of e-peeil and interest to the tarn ily : articles io health, dress, and housekeeping iu all its braarbm : its editorial mat ter is especially adap'ed to tlif circle it is intended to interest and instruct ; and it has. besides, good stories and literary matter f merit. It is not surprising that the journal, with such features, has achieved in a borl Has an immense success; for smething of iis kief was desired in thousands of families. and ii puo-li-bers have filled the demand. I lis youn ludr who buys a singlo number of Harper's Hsisr is inada a subscriber fur life. 2it i'orh A't isff t oat. Tbo Bazar is excellent Like all the period!" cals which the Harpers publirb, it i a I ai t idna'ly well edited, and the class of readers for whom it is intended tbe mothers and daushltrs in averag fatuities can not but prolit by its good sense and good tnste. which, we hsvs doubt, are to day making very many borne bapier than they may have been befort lis woman begaa takiug lessons iu personal as household and social tninifcaiiol from thilgrod-natured men 'or. th .at.vn, Jf. T. SUBSCRIP Tio.vs.-im. Term : Ffarper's Baxar. one year 14 M. An extra copy of either the Marsrine. Wkly or Bazar will be supplied gratis lor every clab of five subscribers at M 00 each, in one remit tance; or. six copies for $JJ Oo, without tiira cl,r.- . . . . Subscriptions to llarner s .Maranne. Veiiy or Bazar to one iddrs for one year. $1 ffl : r; two of ilsrper's Periodicals, to one adlreis for' one year. $7 00. ai k numbers can be sopplicd at any t.ms. Vols. 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Iu illo'trations are numerous srd beautiful, bting furnished by the chief artist of the country. lto1on Traveler Harper's Weekly is the beet and most interest ing illustrated newspaper. Nor dve iu value aepend on its illustrations alone. lis readiug matter is of a high order of literary merit varied, instructive, entertaining, ana aasicsp tionable. X. Y. Sun. SVBCRIPTIOXS.tn. Term : narper's Weekly, one year 14 'w An extra copy of either the Magaxine. Wetkly or Baxar, will be suplied gratia for everv rlub for five subscribers at W OUeach, in one remit tance ; or, six copier for $Al Ou, without extra Subscriptions to Harper's Magaxine. Weekiy or Ilsur. to one address for one year, $!(' vu : or. two of Harper's Periods als, to one adire'S for the year. $7 O). Back numbers run be supplied at any time. The annual vol inns of Harpers w et kly, in nest cloth binding, will be sent by expre.-s. free of expense, for S7 00 each. A complete set. row prising fourteen vjlumcs. sent on receipt of ca.-b at the rate - i pee vol.. freight at tbe ex pen of purchaser. Volume XIV. ready J' esrv ht. 1871. Th rostage on Harper's Weekly is 20 cents a year, which mutt be paid at the subscriber ( postefiice. Address HARPER BROTHERS. New Tork DANCING SCHOOL. PROF. LEE would respeetfully give notice tj the ladies and gentlemen ut Plattsmouth sod viciuity that he will open a select school to diweing and waltzing in all iu branched, at WHITE & SPIRE'S HALL. on Friday evening. December 23d. and will continue each Monday and Friday during u" "yZmz Ladies aw' Visee- from 2U 5 o'cloeH. i every Saturday. !:. iv. dim .TOUXG men and bov of Platt.-n,, ,k " have anopporuu i T, -t, 'iJ thorough instruction, mi Brvun .n i ' . .. System of Booh : kerp, g.Vm..;.?i If