BELLEVUE GAZETTE.
HKKliY M.
Ntwt and Ural
HUHT,
r.dltor.
DELLS VU E, N. T.
THURSDAY DEC.' 31, 185V
ftefcraska Legislature lie Meni
ere. We beliere it ia conceeded on all hand
that this Legislature ia a decided improve
ment tipoo the patt (etpecialljr the lower
House,) of which we propose to speak in
detail, although there are many of that
tody who were members of the last and
two former Legislatures. We have wit
nessed the proceedings of many of the
Sia'te" Legislatures, an J from what we
know, we do not hesitate to say that the
Nebraska Legislature would not sutler by
a comparison with any of them, for intel
ligence of a high order, and ability worthy
of note, is found in the Delegations from
every County.'
The extreme northern, new and fast
populating County of Dakota, is repre
sented in the House, by W. G. Crawford,
and E, C. Jones. Mr. Crawford is a
young lawyer, and one of those pleasant
social gentlemen, one likes to meet; be
sides he is what we would call a sound lo
gician, and being well read in his profes
sion, he makes an able representative.
Mr. Jones was a member of the last
Legislature, and although a young man
and a farmer, making no pretentions to
human greatness, he studies well the in
terest of his constituents.
Burt and Cuming Counties are repre.
seuted by W. B. Beck, a wealthy farmer,
who represented those counties two years
ago, in the same House. He is a man of
few words, but is never found mistnkend
as to the true policy to be pursued res
pecting the best interest of the Territory,
and his immediate constituents.
Washington County, has for her rep
resentatives in the House, J. S. Stewart,
a representative last year, and Judge P.
G. Cooper, and A. Perkins, new mem
bers. ' Washington County 1 could have
found no better representatives than this
tpo. ' Mr. Stewart is a man with Legis
lative experience, of much firmness and
reliability. ,'-From Judge Cooper's ante
cedents, we are inclined to the belief that
when weighed in the balance he will never
be found wanting. Mr. Perkins is a
boU looking roan, making but little ado
about small matter of legislation but
thus far has played his hand to win. ,
J. W. Taggart ' represents Dodge and
Platte Counties. He is a middle aged
.man, with a few silver hairs, a very keen
eye and frank expression. He was, we
believe, for three years, the editor and
propraetor of an eastern journal, ot no
small pretentions! Ho is Chairman of
a
the Committee on County Boundaries and
County Seats, Ho has introduced a Mil
for the. purpose tot giving the settlers of
the Territory, the power to organize new
Counties. . It is a most important incas
ure, and will prevent future corrupt Leg
islatures from organizing new Counties,
to sua the convenience of foreign spec
ulator.
We eome now to speak of the represent
Uvea of Douglas County. Iter expe
rienced Parlimentarian and ready delator
Armstrong, her sound and clear headed
Ktewart, candid, upright, and impartia
Paddock, learned, courteous and gentle
manly Thrall, her shrewd and sagacious
SteUiberger, honest and faithful Murphy
talented and we are sorry to add bullying
Popple ton. and his Marshal, not Ney, but
Clayea, male a Delegation which woul
do credit to any State or Territory, as rep
resentatives.
. Sarpy County is represented, in part
the Mine aa last year. Messrs. Hollovvay
and Strickland were returned this
year
J. Davidson and A. Gates, the two new
juenibers from this County, are too kwt
known, personally, to roost of our people,
to need a remark, and ia their known in
tegrity and reliability our people have the
moat unbounded confidence.
Cats County, next on the river, south
ward, and the first County south of the
great Platte, ha four representatives in
tha persons of Dr. A. Donelan, T. M.
Marquette, J. Van Horn, and L. Sheldon.
Tha first narnd. Dr. Donelan, has been
member of the Missouri Legislature,
three years. His past experience, hi
mature judgment and hi genuine candor
make him conspicuous among the find of
the House. Mr. Marquette is a good
looking, quiet, young man, a lawyer by
profession. : He seldom speaks, but when
he does, it ia always to the point, and well
timed. We venture the prediction, that
if true merit shall meet with its just re
ward, in the future of this Territory,
young Marquette will make hi mark.
Uf Van Horn, we cannot say so nnvh (f
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in niiii urauiy, uui iiiin mo niiun,
he is a pUin, open handed, unostentatious
man, with a heart and principles to match,
that, makes him a truo representative.
Mr. Sheldon, we know but I into of; be
seems to be a distant observer of what is
going on, rather than an active participant.
The next Hirer County, south, is Otoe,
the banner County south of the Platte.
She has a Delegation that is second to
none in the Legislature. J. C. Decker,
from this County, is Speaker of the House.
He was a member of the first two Legi
lattires, and was consdered the best Par
limentarian of ilum bodies. Aa Speaker,
of this body, it would be enough to sny,
that of the votes enst for that cflice, he
received 20 out of 32, and the Omaha
combination against him As a caiulid,
impartial and able presiding officer, he
has no superior, In the history of Nebras
ka legislation ; and we know will fully
meet the expectations of his supporters.
Dr. J. C. CampLell, from the same Coun
ty, member of the second Legislature,
and Chnirman of the Committee on Piiv
leges and Elections, stands second to no
man in that body, in point of real ability,
actual useful ness.a ud sterling worth. His
ripe experience and always pointed and
sagelike reasoning, have won for him,
not only of his constituents, but from all
the members of , the House, their respect
and confidence. W. B. Hail, in this Del
egation, has been a member of every
Legislature of Nebraska. He is the very
embodiment of all that is honorable in a
legislative point of view. Nothing that
could be written or said of him, would or
could change the high opinion the people
of the Territory have of him as a man,
and a legislator. D. 11 Robb, from that
beautiful little place,: Wyoming, in the
same County, is a young man, with a
een perception of right, and having the
nerve and a bold, daring, and independ
ent courage to advocate what is just and
ight, he is seldom or never found at fault
in the discharge of his legislative duties.
G. Abbe from Otoe City, another ru
ral district from , the , same County! is a
man we should think of some experience
in the world, and to quote the language of
paper published in his own County, "he
tias a fair share of talent. Morton,
commonly known as J, Sterling Morton,
from this County, is the Merry-Andrew
of the body, having no influence for good
or evil. He is useful in his place, his le
gitimate business of expending bis fund
of waggish wit, for the amusement of the
more grave and sedate members ; but we
have a prescedent, ancient kings arrayed
in all their glory and greatness, hud their
fools no we mean clowns no we dou'l.
we mean buffoon we are wronsr again-
we mean such a character as played the
fool, clown or buffoon, in the ring of our
modern circuses ; then why are we, in
the Nebraska Legislature, not entitled to
our share of this kind of amusement?
Iemana ana Junnson counties are
k a aw
represented by S. A. Chambers A. J.
Benedict, and Minick. Mr. Chanv
bers has been a member the two previous
Legislatures, and is one of those straight
forward, consistent kind of men, that to
differ with, could only be done in the most
respectful terms, for he carries with his
position, weight of character, conbined
with sincerity, which, even with the vul
gar always commands respect. Judge
Benedict is a new member, but no less
useful in his place, than many who have
spent many terms in legislating. He
occupies a high position in the County
he represents, and is held in high esteem,
by the members, as a man. Mr. Minick
is a young and new member, and seems
to glory in having for bis motto, the re
verse of Davy Crocket's, which is, be
sure you are right, then go ahead." 4 '
Last comes the Counties of Richardson
and Pawnee. A. F. Cromwell, W. King
and Rogers, are the representatives.
Mr. Cromwell was a member last winter,
and we believe no more conscientious
man ever sat in a Legislative Hall, His
constituents acted wisely in sending him
back, their interests confided in such i
bands, are always safe. Mr. King, we
believe, is a minister of the gospel, of what
denomination, wedouot know. He is a
grave, candid aud truthful man, with
enough of Ood business tact, to guard welj
the interest of those who have entrusted
him with the hh position of legislation.
Mr. Rogers from: ibe me County, has
but just taken his aetft. He, too, is a divine.
We know but little of him, butjhis appear
ance i indicitive of a aober and erious
intelligence, consistent with Jus profession.
With such a body of men as the above,
if no good legislation is had for the en
tire Territory, ibis session, it will be a
long time ere we shall realize any.
Steel and Gen. Shields, formally of
Illinois, have been elected V. S. Senator
from Minnesota.
"Itlrhard i lllimelf ttalnV
In the Ncbraskian wo find a foaming,
frothy article, abusing every member of
the Legislature, who voted for the. Fergu
son' Hi-solutions. L. L. Bowen is spoken
of os a man whose " political and social
record ia so black that it will by no means
bear the scrutinizing glance of honesty
and honor." Hon. Mr. Reeves,' as " a
man whose few brains are entirely con
trolled by his blind prejudices, and whose
mulish propensities decidely predominate
over his reasoning faculties." ..Judge
Bradford, member of the Council, is spok
en of " as oue who pledged his honor for
a certain purpose, then violated it, and
boasted of the same." Furnas of the
Council, is sokcn of as "a clever nobody."
Rogers of the same house, is pitched into
on general terms, and the grave charge
made against him, that he follow blindly
his prejudices, "that if on election were
to come off to-morrow, in Omaha, lie
would not get a dozen votes." ruett of
the same boJy, he says, has been disap
pointed in a matter of Land Ollice. He
then pitches into the speaker of the House,
Mr. Decker, who is spoken of aa one
who " falsified pledges he made before
he was Speaker." Strickland, is spoken
of as the ' high cockolorum among the
Mugginses." Hon. James S. Allen, of
Sarpy, is spokeu of as one who " blindly
follows Ferguson.Strickland, and Bowen."
Now for facts. In regard to the first
charge, is there a man in the Territory,
that has more and butler social qualities,
than Gen. L. L. Bowen? We ask the
people, the masses, his enemies, his polit
ical foes, if ever a man presided over a
deliberative body, through & storm, fetich
an one as existed last winter, and receiv
ed, as did Bowen, the wnauimois endorse
ment of that body, friends and foes, for
fairness and impartiality ?
The foolish, toulless, pointless, attack
upon Hon. M. S. Reeves, with all that
know him, falls to the ground, harmless.
He is a sound, sedate, clear headed, hon
orable man ; honored by all, respected
even by his enemies, i ,
Of Judge Bradford, we venture the re
mark,' it is the first time any journal ever
published his name in connection with a
dishonorable intent. ,
Furnas was lauded to the skies, last
winter, by this scurrilous timet. He is a
man of sufficient 'ability to keep a position
so high hi tho estimation of honorable
men. never to be reached by the scurrili
ty of such a pen.
As to Rogers, a Councilman from
Omaha, we have only to say, that he has
enjoyed the confidence of his own people
since the organization of the Territory.
He has been a member of every Legisla
ture, since tbut time. He is a man of
mind and acknowledged ability, and what
the editor of the Nebratkiau can never as
pire to, an honest man.
Puttt is a young man, with that good
practical sense, coupled with that high or
der of intelligence that peculiarly fit a
man to think and act for himself, regard
less of such terrible attempts from so con
temptible a source, to deter him.
The Ncbraskian can make the whole
sale charges against Decker, and charge
him with faithlessness, in regard to his
pledges, but the history of the man, his
well known unswerving integrity, will re
fute the base slander, without a written
word.
As to Strickland, and Ilolloway being
his tautle holder, we do object to the firm
of Chapman, Robertson and Lockwood.
After having defrauded an old Indian
trader, Gen. Peter A. Sarpy, out of one
thousand dollars, then tteaUhe old Gener
al's language, so aptly applied to1 oue of
their own gang.
As regards the attack upon Hon. 'J. S.
Allen, we think he bhows less sense and
more weakness thau any little thing wi it
ten by him. . There is no more self think
ing and independent minded man, in Ne
braska Legislature, than Mr. Allen. All
who know him, know he is an astute, close
reasoner, with the natural genius and ac
(mired ability to cope with, and delect
your boasted champions in corruptions.
Why are all these charges made T
Simply because they are men, not things.
Because they are friend of an hornet
man ; or in oiner woras, ao not suppor
Chapman in his course of fraud and vili
lainy. TheNviesest end the best of man-
kind, the high and the low of all kind of
politics, of every hue, bade and color,! C.B No 4: An act 'to 'authorize the
the Supreme Judge on hi bench, Terri-'rity of Brownville. to dispose of property,
torial Senators aud member of the lower j UedJbJ,rdne.P?f.eJ' and lille
IW, with reputation for honev, and
integrity, of year standing, Land Office
Registers and Receivers, Poet Masters,
Judge of Elections, aud even Jurors, do
not escape the malicious malediction of
, . ', . , .
in-law iocuwoou, inrougn me columns pi
the Nebraskian,
prak or think
If they dare vote, write,
for thfin-rrlvcs, agiurikt
Chapman and his baseness, nay. they do I
not hesitate to enter the sacred portals or
of private character, even in domestic
concerns, and drag to light and 'expose to
public gaze, through that filthy sheet, the
foibles and seeming private imperfections,
that are matters of no public concern.
Ambitious Legislator.
There are circumstances!! the social
and political history of all communities,
wliich call forth the just indignation of the
masses, and arouse the simple and unob
trusive, to a sense of justice. -
Indignation at and contempt for an ar
ticle which appeared in the 'Nebraska
City News, of Dec. 19th, can only be
equaled by the contemptible ariginator of
it. If I were a citizen of the south l'lutte,
I would be contented to allow the egotisti
cal author, in his own insignificance, to
abide the well merited rebuke of his
former constituents.
Btit some explanation is due to the oth
er portion of the Territory, as Otoe Coun
ty, indignant as it may be, would yet bo
loath to publish the dishonor of her own
representative. ,,
The " practical joker" of the House,
sadly deplores the want of "men of in
telligence and tharacter," to represent
Otoe County in that august body, compos
ed of his so called " nincomjpoops.'
" Men of intelligence !" ah ! ii is a hap
py idea, happily drawn from the volatile
brain. Certainly the 1c wer the order of
talent is his delegation, the greater will
be the contrast in him. A sandy founda
tion for " men of wit," and " character."
" The word should have died upon his lips
ere he uttered it." Men who read the
libeler aright, wonder that his vocabulary
contained such u word. Loudly he prates
of honor and lulls his ductile conscience to
repose ; he could smile at the succes-s of
his "practical jokes." The would be
Speaker grants thai Otoe County is sec
ond in point of intelligence and abi'ity,
in die Hoiiso." We all grant that, A
Legislative Hall would present a sorry
spectacle without a " Merry-Andrew."
" In Dr. Campbell we have noi the
qualities of a brilliunt legislator." ' Men
of less wit but tome sound judgment, may
think different. The Territory does not
hesitate to pronounce him among the tal
ented and honest legislators now sitting.
Strickland must feel highly honored by
the auohor's notice of him. The mug
genses" hear him, hence the lobby is
strangely complimented.
The northern portion of the Territory
is scarce wormy or nonce, i lie ignor
ance of Dakota's representative! is de
plorable. Mr. Crawford wants the eru
bescent light of a witty mind, to illumin
the House ; hence he notices " nothintr
. I .. I
panicuiunv sinking or wonny of com.
ment." Unambitious men perceive in
Mr. Crawford, a talent and faculty ad
mirably fitted for the duties of a legislator.
A man of solidjudgment. good debating
powers, joined with an unswerving hon
esty of purpose, places him among the
foremost of the House.
A word for the honesty of the jester
of the House, " who is universally re
garded as the ablest member soiuh of the
Plutte." It is well known t-ihat he sup
ported Ferguson for Delegate to Congress,
but in his ambition to become Speaker of
the House, did bargain with the repre
sentatives whom he fails now to notic, to
crush all action in' the House, with refer
ence to either Delegate. How well he
kept his pledge, is too well known, and
his double flight from the path of honor
he is pleased to term a " practical joke."
The " little joker" may not have penned
every word of the article, which appeared
in his paper of the 19th Dec, but ' the
shameless master of a shameless act,' is
truly culpable, and the slave "that does
his bidding, is but the tool to obey or
ders. PHILO.
!'
I
Nebraska Legislature.
. COUNCIL.
Tuesday, Dec. 22.
Council met pursuant to adjourmen
Mr. Bowen of Sarpy, in the chair.
Prayer by the Chaplain.
Mr. Howe a presented a petition of cer
tain citizens of Douglas Co., praying that
the county might be divided into election
disiricts.
Referred to committee on coun
ties. -
On motion of Mr Reeves, C B No 4 :
An act to amend the charter of the city
of Fontenelle, was read second and third i
lime pa!sed an(1 thIe reed l0i
!. V"
u ii i q cm i A uiu or an act to rescind
Read sec
a ei'ien-
I nd time and referred to coin.
ditures.
) Mr Kirkpairirk gave notice of a bill to
re?"',e he 'I'011 ot C0U.Dty u"'8' ,
rhe school bill was mpde the fneciai
oraer tor v eanesaay, Z o clock.
Adjourned.
Wednesday, Dec. 23.
Me pursuant to nrtjourtiteut.
Mr. Reeves reported lark an act to
?tallih a territorial board of agriculture,
and recommended its passage.
Mr Bradford of th Judiciary Com
mitte, reported adversely to C B No 23,
an act to amend an act, entitled divorce
and alimony.
It F No 13: An act relating to me
chanics' liens. Referred to committee on
Judiciary.
. The following bills were passed :
' Au act to amend 31 of part 1st. of the
coJe of Nebraska. Approved January
1S56.
Also a bill to amend the charter of Ne
maha City.
" A bill for an act, to create th county
of Pine.
' Bill for an act to repeal section 8 chap
3, of part 1, of code of Nebraska.
Bill to incorporate the town of Cincin
nati.' Bill to establish a territorial board of
agriculture. Adjourned.
Thursday, Dec. 25.
Council met and adjourned until Tues
day, Dec. 29.
HOUSE.
Monday, Dec. 21.
MOaMKO SESSION.
House met.
- Mr Ilolloway moved to amend the
Journal so that it would appear that Mr
Ilolloway had moved the previous ques
tion, instead of Mr. Strickland. Carried.
Journal approved as amended.
Mr Crawford in the chair.
Mr Hail presented a petition from
Orin Jackson, and others, relative to a
ferry nt Nebraska City.- . - -
Mr Decker moved its reference to com
mittee of the whole.
Mr Crawford introduced II F No 4S,
joint resolution relative to establishment
of a tri-weekly mail, from Omaha City
to Dakota City. Also, a bi-weekly mail
from Dakotd City to Niobrara b, L'Eau
qui court county. .
By Mr Davidon, of a bill to locate a
territorial road from Bellevue.to Ft. Kear
ney, crossing the Platte river, at or near
Plattford.
By Mr. Poppleton, of a bill to provide
for the confinement of prisoners in cer
tain cases.
Also of a bill to authorize a majority of
the Justices of the Supreme Court, to
hold a special term of said court, prior to
the term of June, A-D. 1S58. "
Also of a bill to confirm the tittle of
George L. Miller to certaiu real estate,
in the city of Omaha.
By Mr Marquett, gave notice of a bill
to establish a ferry across the Missouri
liver opposite the town of Rock Blulfs.
By Mr. Strickland, of a bill relative
t the collection and compiling of the laws
Of the territory of Nebraska, and index
ing the same.
By Mr. Cromwell, II F No 49, of a
bill to' change the nuine of Pawnee Coun
ty to that of Buchuuan County.
Mr Poppletou introduced 11 F No 50:
An uct to change the nameof Win. B.r
whistle.
Mr. King introduced II F No 51 : An
uct fixing the rate of toll, for griudni
and for other purposes.
- House took recess until 2, P. M.
AfTEBaOON 6E6S.OH.
House met.'
The special order of the day being the
following resolution:
Resolved, That the petition of Mr Per
kins, the contest of Messrs. Sullivan and
Cooper, and all the papers, Poll Books,
&.c, sent to this House, from Washington
County, be referred to a committee of the
whole House, and made the special order
of Monday next, al 2, P. JVI
On motion of Mr. Morton, the House
now resolved itself in a committee, of the
whole, ou the epeciul orders of the day,
Mr. Armstrong in the chair.
After remaining sometime therein, the
committee arose uud through their chair
man, Mr Armstrong, reported that they
had had under consideration, the coatest
ed seats of the representatives from the
county of Washington, and beg leave to
recommend the adoption of the following
resolution :
Resolved, That J. C buluvan, is not
entitled to seat in this House, as repre
sentative from the county of Washington,
und that Alonzo Perkins, is entitled to a
eeat in this House, as representative from
the county of Washington. Adopted.
Mr Perkins now presented himself and
was sworn into office. '"
. . House adjourned.
' Tuesday, Dec. 22.
MORN1NO SESSION.
The committee oh privilages and elec
tions made the following report.
Your committee on privilages and elec
tions, beg leave to report thut they have
examined the certificate of election of P.
W. Rogers, from the Representative Dis
trict of Richardson and Pawnee counties,
and find that he was duly elected Repre
sentative from said District, and is enti
tled to a teat on this floor, and recommend
thai he be sworn in.
J C Campbell.
S A Strickland.
J W Paddock.
S A Chambers.
. WBBeck.
Whereupon Mr. Roger presented, hn
eelf, and was sworn into office.
Mr Morton presented the piiiion, of
J B Weston ana other, praying for the
re-location of the county beai of Gage
county. ..-.'., ' i
r Mr Chambers presented the petition of
Adam Ivers and others, praying for a, re
newal of a ferry charter.
Also a petition to repeal an act to u"
thorizo Jacob Naflsinger, to keen a ferry
across the Missouri River, at Ml Vernon,
and grant a charter to Thomas Marshall.
The follow in notii e of bills were givr r .
By Mr Perkins of a bill to amend th
charter of the Fort Calhoun aud Iowa
ferry comptny. Also of a bill to incor
porate the town of Fort Calheun.
By Mr Crawford, of a bill for an act
relative to minor.
By Mr Stewart, of Douglas, of a bill
to incorporate the Nebraska Settlement
Co. Also of a bill to amend an act, en
titled an act, locating, opening, repairing
and changing county roads. Approved
Jan. iJ8, lbSli.
Mr Marquette introduced II F, No 52;
an act to locate the seat of justice of Cal
houn county.
Mr Crawford introduced II F, No 63;
a bill to incorporate Dakota City.
Mr Beck introduced H F, No 54 ; an
act to amend an act, entitled an act, to in
corporate the city of Tekamah, in Burt
county. Approved March 14,1855.
Mr Donelan introduced II F, No 65;
an act to incorporate the town of North
Rock Bluffs.
The following bills from council were
taken up.
C B, No 42 ; a bill for an act to au
thorize the city of Brownsville, to dispose
of property.
C B, No 12; a bill for an act to exempt
the homestead of families from forced
sale to pay debts.
Un motion bill was referred to committee
of the whole, and made the special order
for Thursday next, at 2 o'clock P. M.
C B, No 21 ; bill for an act to locate a
territorial road from Plattsmouth to Ches
ter. Read and referred to committee on
roads and bridges.
C B, No 19 ; a bill for an act fixing
the time for convening the Legislative
Assembly. Referred to committee on Ju
diciary. C B, No 1 1 ; a bill for an act to license
and regulate the sale of malt and spirit
uous and vinous liquors in the Territory
of Nebraska.
On motion of Mr Campbell, referred
to committee of the whele, and made the
special order for Dec. 30.
The following bills from the House
were passed.
II F, No 50 ; an act to change the name
of William Birtwhislle.
II F, No 33; an act to assign the Jus
tices of the supreme court, to their res
pective Judicial Districts.
Mr Steioberger moved to adjourn until
10 o'clock to-morrow morning. Ayes
and Nays demanded. Carried by 29 to 4.
Wednesday, Dec. 23. '
MORNING SESSION. ' ',
Mr. Poppleton moved to instruct the
chief clerk, to hold possesion of the- reso
lutions relating to Delegate to Congress,
now pending before the House, on a mo
tion to reconsider, until further order-of
the House. "Carried. - ' -
Mr. Ilolloway moved . that when the
House adjourns, it adjourn until Monday
next, at 2. P. M. Carried.
Mr. Marquette introduced II F No 56:
An act to establish and keep a ferry
across Missouri River at the town of
Ro.-k Bluffs.
Mr Crawford introduced II F No 57:
An act relative to minors.
Mr Benedict introduced HFNo5S:
An act to authorize John F and A C Ed
wards, to keep and establish a ferry
across the Missouri River al Aspinwall.
Mr Doneluu in reduced II F. No 39:
An act to locate the sealof justice, of But
ler county. ,
Mr. Campbell introduced II F No 6:
An act to change the name of Achillis
Rogers to George Rogers.
The following notices of bills were giv
en: 1
By Mr Hail, of a bill allowing David
Kiniiison, to establish and keep a ferry at
Kinnison's Ferry, on the little Nemaha.
By Mr Jones, of a bill for an act to
change the day of holding general elec
tions from the first Monday in August,
until the second Tuesday in October.
By Mr. Marquett, of a bill to incorpo
rate Eclippe City.
II F No 9: An act to locate a Terri
torial road from Rock Port to Elkhorn
City, was taken up, and on motion of Mr
Poppleton, was indefinitely postjoned.
Mr Crawford introduced a memorial
relative to the public lands.
On motion of Mr Armstrong, it was
referred to com. of the whole, and made
t-peciat order for Thursday of next week,
at 2, P.M. Adjourned.
Congress convened at Washington
on the 7th inst. The Senate organized
by electing Hon. Benj. Fitzpatrick, of Al
abama, as President, pro tern, the Vice
President not having reached Washing
ton. The House organized by electing
James L. Orr, of South Carolina, as.
Speaker. i
"John Robert Wells, of Litchfield, Ky,
was lately married ti Miss Emetine
Jeanes of Grayson. Mr. Well i i
feet high, thirty five year of age, and
weighs one hundred and sixty pound
while Miss Jeanes is "a bonoje wee
thing," twenty-three year o)d three feet
in height, and weigh jut fprty-fiye.
pounds ! A Tom lpod would say, thi(
nt " tho long and short of it."
Death or an Old Sebvaht. -On
Tfcjrsday hst, Mr. William Hill,' who
V.d for. the last fif,ty years been Secretary
of Stat,e of North Ceolina, died ethis
residence in that State. . ...
A fire at Brownsville, Tfexa. on the
16th ult., destroyed property to" the value
of $200,000, aud blew up ninety-6ye
of powder, killing four persons and injur
ing several others.
Samuel C. Goodrich, it I stated, baa
obtained a verdict of $8,000 damage
against a publishing firm, for getting up
book in the ham,e of Peter Parley Mr
G:o inch's uon it plumt. ,