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J. X,. COI.HAPF.
T. C. HACKS.
ciirncn, colhapp &. co.,
PUDLISKEKS,
rpj. era0n' Block 2d Floor, Hall Entrance,
On sonars (!aiiaejor:80Jiii2 "iu Jt
Bcsirs-s! Cards, one year, flvi iiaes ox I m ft Xt
Xacc additional liu-
One CoIuidu, oae year,
One Colanm, six tnonib.
Oae Column, three mouita.
Half Column, one yer.
Half Coinuin, six dumb.
Half Column, tiro moots.
Fourth Column, one year,
fourth Column, six niontijg,
Fourth Column, tUrce moui,
Zuhtli Column, one year,
Eighth Column, aix niu.Hu.
KiphtU Column, three months.
Announcing Candidates furore
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CppT otiyr ,n advance, - . $3 00
rubrii'tin, must invaiiably, be pa!d In Advance
Vt- Boot Work, and Plain and Farcy Job Work don
ifbft ty!e, Ddon short notice. -
LIBERTY AND UNION, ONE AND INSEPARABLE, NOW AND FOREVER,
Stray Xulices (9:jci bea'l)
Local Xoiicjs Charged a Xtanciett Adrertlseuienta.
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VOL. XII.
BROWNVILLE, NEBRASKA, THURSDAY, MAECH 5, 1868,
NO. 23.
cVftv if r.
V 1
DIRECTORY.
i C0NTfinC3SIONAlj DELEGATION",
j x. W Tipto,L.S Senator, Bp.iwiiville,
! J M Th AVER, " " Omaha.
; joh Taite Representative, Dakota City.
j STATE DIRECTORY.
Tavid Bitli.R. iverti ir, PjwneeClty.
t THs P- Kenn ard, Se.retary, Omaha.
' John ;ii.l spie, Auditor, Omaha.
5 avoi si f s Kountz Treasurer,
f R. S. K..V0X, Lilrariau. Omaha.
I JUDICIARY".
O F. Matos. Jujfof It Judicial District,
I V M. U-Hoover, District Clerk lor Xciuaha Co.
t IGIrfLATURE.
I Vf. T. J. Majors, Senator. Peru. Nemaha Co.
f ;eo Crow, Kt.pre.-cm alive, Fairview di
,(ins W'ALbUR, di Bruw-Dville, do
j Oias Havwoou, do Grant, do
5 MM !aily, do Peru, do
I UNITED STATES DIRECTORY.
H H Atkinson', Ke-jUter. U.S. Iaud Office,
' John I- I'akxis, Receiver. Brownviile.
S T. THEE, I' S. As. A(.C8.or, Rruwnville.
A D. XARiii, Fut iler. Rrcwnville.
S 'H- R'l,I KfSihier in ;'-aiikri;picv.
i COUNTY DIRECTORY.
Jamj M H AfKER. Clerk and Re,;i5terof Deeds,
j ft. u'. i'.nUx. Treasurer.
A. w. Uorgan" Pr -baie Jul'.
t'iviDbON Plasters, Slie.iff.
w.K. vkRK.iiT, Sii!eyor.
,! f.i Holmes. )
Phillip STarr, County Commlstionera
J L ii .EE. ?
! Bernard Ottens, Coroner.
CITY DIRECTORY.
JarvisS fiiiRdi, Mvor.
t VM.il Mu'HtERV. Clerk.
i. I'oVI, Mari-haM.
f Jonas lUt KLR. t"l!ector.
i t.M. II. lioo ER.TreaMircr.
t T. K. Fisher y.i.nuoor.
; j. X. Uevnlus, Atiorney.
C. K. Stewart, 1
i T C. ll Al klr.
! c. w. w heeler, Aldernieu.
ID
A. W. Morgan.
A. P. Cogswell. J
Churches.
irst Baptist. Service "n Second Sunday and
tVe.l;UK Saiuiciay oJ C.tli uioU'.h at 2 o'clock P. 'A.
v, e Wtli-:it-t church iu li;ouvilie. Rev. M. F.
;,U..vs r.ir-or.
ile'toiist Episcopal. Services every 8unJay.
ii)l"-2 A.M., 6 l-'f P. M. Prayer Meetintf every
fwlay evf n'uu i Sunday S-Ii.m. every S.bbath at
1a M. Rev. W. S. RLAClvULUX. Past.,r.
"piscopfil.-Service n KcPhern'a 17a 11 every
"runisv at 10 1-2 A.M., and every Sunday at
M Sunday Scln.ol al 2 1-4 P. JH- every Suu
t" Rt. Kev.;. it. DAViS, MvcFionary.
irht FiCfrbyter.Ba Services every Sundny at
l S A. M. an I '-2 P. M. ; Sunday School at S 1.4
H ; Pravpr meet ins every Wodue&day at 7 P.M.
.JOHN T. RAlllU. P.ittor.
nival antl Departure of .Hails.
ik,crij Hull arrives dai iy, escept Sunday, at 1 , p m.
(ljpaiU " 1 1-2
vthem Hail arrives " ' " at 1 p m
cenarta " " " at 1 1-2 '
'(lerii Mail arrives every Ted:)csdav at 4, p. m.
tie, a:t every M.-tiilay at 8. a.m.
act Hail anie every Tu.sdiyt 6, p. ru.
. jc..ir(s eveiy W'tduestlay ai 8, a.m.
x-kport Hail anives every Satu!day at 3. . in.
di-jiartit " ' 3 1-2, p. m.
-m.iis will oblige by netting their mail in fully
.; :i tour i'cf,,re the tiepai lure of mailK.
; ..lice c;.eu Suuiay. Iroiu B to 9, a. u , and troia 4 to
f I3' A.I). MARSH, r. M.
LODGE DIRECTORY.
Jim a it a Vai lev I-odge No 4. a F & A BC nieeta
n.urly nitbe Ma,.,iiic llatl i n On loiaii.131 Satur-
fch i-K.irh. T RELTOltO, W. M.
I II. VcifcRisoN, Pecretary.
Sum-nail Lodge. I O f O F. meets tegularly
try lutMiav evei.nn; iu tue Ma-uic Hall.
II. C LETT, X. G.
i.W Fa IR BROTH er, Soc.
HhowMiLi.E LoiiGE, I 0,f G T, nieeU regularly
f.j l'ridnj t'icuni-' m thr Mn-oiiic H;11.
IKXL-LRUK. PAEK.tR, W. C. T.
H T.Ew is. W. i'.
3 A I; pi'M No. I , N:ualia County, meets every
nn:ie Tuiirtiy, in 15i.i.vii:c, over Dji6ey&.
t CuiLlng Sture, at", p. :,t.
Capt. O. B. IIEU'ETT, P. C.
" r.BLACKBVKS, P. A.
"aRMdN'.a Mcis every WeJnes lay evenlnu in
f Lai: vA (it Ic cprapu ibr Ad P eroii'a block.
LOU IS WAl.DTKlt. l'r..
Turns Raveoldt, Sec.
fl.inVNvil LE l.X TERA RT ASSOCIATION ileetS
try JUiirrUuj tfUii. at 7, P. M.
J. S. SCUEXKL, Tres.
D n. IIvffmak, Se: .
TlfTEKK I'KiCS TELECRATH COMPANY Office
a J'nif ij'e U.uk. J. H il-AH operator.
DRUG STORES.
holla day & co..
Wliu'et.a:e atid Retail Deaier In
XGSjMlDICINK, PAINT, OIL, &c,
P. O Rui'.Jinp, Main St.,
WM. II. McCREEItY,
V'lioic-ale and Retail Dealer In
m;s, Uouks, Val;vjpor iuid Stationery,
Cornor Main and 1-t Sts.
MERCHANDISE.
CJEOKGE MARION,
Dealer li
:y GocJ-s nroictics S5S5
Notions.
Toot i'f Main Street Lear Levee,
:50
Established
1S5G
WM. T. DENT,
VThc'.cvale and Retail dealer in
GENERAL MER! IIANDISE,
'rn riantors, Plows, Stnvr, Fursiiiurc.
i'-V Mis v JOS A x DFOR VA RDI. G ME R CUA X T
Vain i-treet bet Levee aud 1st,
t t cat ket price iaid for Hidct, Peltt, Fur$ and
Srvtu.ce, ij WM. T. DEN .
G. M. HENDERSON,
Dealer In Foreign and Domeetic
HY GOODS AKD GROCERIES
Main bet. lt and 21 Sts.,
CHARLES BRIEGEL
Eli HALL, LUNCH ROOM
AND LIGHT GROCERY STORK,
Main bet. Ut and 2d Sli.
J. L. McGEE Si CO.,.
Dialers in
GENERAL MERCHANDISE.
McPherson'a Block, Main etreet,
ATT ORNK? S
".Tipton O.B.IIewett J.S. Church
TIPTON, HEWETT & CHURCH,
Attorneys at Law
a InStcPherson Block, Mala it. between 2d &.3d
"".TnOMiS. J. H. EUOADT
THOMAS & BROADY
-torntys at Law & Solicitors in Chancery,
Office over Dorsey'a Clothing Store,
WM. McLENNAN,
SKBRASKA CITT. NEBRASKA.
S. B. HAhUINGTON,
Attorney ami Counselor at Law,
Beatrice, G-igc Co., A'tt.
1EUXINS &. r.lLLESl'lE,
Attorneys and Counselors at Law,
Tteumneh, Johnson CJ A'tt.
CHESTER F KYE,
Itcrncy at Law and War Claim Ascnt,
'ate ate City, Xi.lrathi.
HOTELS.
J. ETEYEKSON. D. 0. CROSS.
STAR HOTEL,
STEVENSON" & CROSS, Proprietors,
On Levee St., between Main &. Atlantic.
This lloiire U convenient to the Stetni Boat Landing,
and the busineuR , art .if the City. The Le.-t accomnio
dniioua in the City. No rai" ill be pired in nuk
ing gueMa comroriable. Good Sulilo and Conal con
veniei.t to the Uoue
P ENNSYLVANIA HOUSE.
MICITAEIi FINK, Proprietor.
SoutL?ilo Main between lt and 2nd street,
Weals at all Lioara, or for Iloglr oarders , at
the uual rates. 12-11-ly
A ME RICA N HOUSE
L. D. RODISOI7, Proprietor.
A Rood Feod aoJ Livery Stable in connection with the
House. Front trte!. betweeu Main and Water.
PHYSICIANS.
J. W. BLACKBURN, M.D.
PENSION EXAMINING SUHGKON,
Tenders his professional ecTvice to the citizens of
UrowBvillc and TiciLify.
OFFICE AT CITY DRUG STORE.
Nijrht calls at his Residence eouth aide of Atlan
tic between 1st Raj 2nd Mrecta.
H. L. MATHEWS.
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON,
O FFICE
DRUG
CITY
STORE,
A. S HOLLADAY. M D.
(Graduated in 1S61 ; Located in Brcvnvv.le nlS56 )
Physician, Surgeon and Obstetrician,
Dr. II. has on banl complete sets of Amputat-
Office: IIollaaay& Co's DruRStore.P. O.
V.H.. Special attention civeii to Obstetrics and
the diseases of women and children. x-44-Iy
C. F. STEWART. M. D.
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON,
OFFICE:
outh East corner of Main and First Street?
ffice IIocrs 7 to 9 a. m. and 1 to 2 and 64 to
7K r. m
BLACKSMITHS.
J. H. BESON.
.VilldoBLCKSMITIIIXGof all kinds.
Makes Horse Shoeing. Irnnivo of Waqons and Sleighs
and Machine if ora a specially.
Shopon Main St., west ,r McPherson'a Block,
J. W. & J. C. GIBSON,
B I, A C K S M I T H S
SHOP on 1st between Mnin aud 21,
All Work done to order SativJ action Guarantied.
JOHN FLORA.
BLACKS Ml I li
Shop on Water Street South of American LTou.-e
I iTCustom uork ot ull Kinds soicuea
12-12
NEVS DEPOTS.
aTiTlTrI
NEWS DEPOT NO I.
SCHOOL BOOKS, STATIONERY, &c,
Post iiffe. Main St.,
T. C. II ACKER. J.S. CUrilCH. J. L- tULUAll
HACKER, CIIUKCH & CO.,
Book-Soiled, Stalioiii and News Agents,
So'ith pule Min S-rret,
STOVE & TIN STORES.
JOHN C. DEUSER,
Dear in
STOVES, TINWARE, PUMPS, &c.
Opposite McPherson's B'ock,
SHELLEBERGER BRO'S
Minurarturer and Deal- r-. in
TIX1VARK, STOVES HAlinwAKt yAnri.."-
TLR i TO O L ULl' A.VUHU j
FUKXISH1XGS 5-c.
WcPhertivu'r- bi.-ck Brcwi.vil'e, Keb.
BOOTS & SHOES
C H A R LES HELLMER.
BOOT AND SHOE MAKER,
Main Street 2 doors below tr.e southeast corner of 5ud.
Has on band a superior stock ot isoots ana ouics
nd the beet imteriHl and ability loraoing
TCiffoOT Worldoue uitli mtfut ami d jijtnXch.
A. ROBINSON,
BOOT AND SHOE MAKER,
Main Between lt 2d Street
Takes thi. method of infidnsing the puMic that
he hns on tiand a splendid ass.irtuJut oi ueui e aua
Ladio's Misses' ai.d Chlldrcns's
BOOTS & SHOES.
rt-Custon work done with neaines aud dispatchTI
... i . lll-!fl (r.iin
i .... ; n .,.,r n n niri ' it,
CONFECTIONARIERS.
William rossell,
CONFECTDNERY AND TOY STORE
Fresh Bread. Cakes. Oyster , Fruit, &c, on nana.
SonthM.ie Main bet ween 1st and 2d streets,
J. P. DEUSER,
Dealer In
Confeclinranes Toys, Notions, &c,
Main bet. 1st and 2? Sta.
WM. LLEN.
Proprietor nf the CITY BA.KERY. Fancy Wed-
dinp Cake funiHiiea on snort uume. r,-.
In Confectl -nariei. Fruits aud bet Family i lour.
Main Street bet. 1st and 2d,
SADDLERY.
J. H. BAUER.
Manufacturer and Dealer in
IURXESS. BRIDLES C0LL1RS
Mending done to order sttihf act ion guarraniiod.
Shop on Mainbet. 1st and 2d sts..
tJOHN W.MIDDLETON
Manufacturer and Dealer in
HARNESS, BRIDLES, COLLARS,
Whip and Lahea f every description, Plastcrinj
llair. Cash paid for Hides.
Corner Main and id Sts.,
W D MAH1N.
Manufacturer aid Dealer in all kinds of
Saddles, Harness, Whips, Collars, &c
Smith's Patent Trace BjcU"S,
Nixon's Paipnt Trace Buckles.
Xort Si'Je M' Street,
MRS. J. M. GRAHAM,
TPC.IIER OF MUSIC.
LESSONS GIVEN ON THE 11 A NO, ORGAN,
MEI.ODE 'N C.UITAR AND VOCALISATION.
Hnvino had einht jjsars etperienee ct Teacher of
Miuic'in Xcw Vork is confident of giving soS:sfuc.cn.
Rooms Mam, bet. 4h & 5ih sts.
0-y SRQWXriLLE, NEBRASKA.
MISCELLANEOUS.
J. C. McNAUGIITON,
Notary Public and Conveyancer,
Agent for "National Life" and "Hartford Live
Stock Inturance" Companies.
Office In J. L. Cmvi.'h Bank,
R. F. BARRETT,
GENERAL LAND AGENT, AND
LAND WARRANT BROKER,
Till attend to paying Takes for Non-residents. Per
sonal attention Kiven to making Location. Lands,
imprcved au4 ncimprcved, or sale on reasonable
te-ms v!2-c2u-ly
TJJSITED STATES ZXPHSS COSPAKY.
J. la CARSON, AOENT,
Office Carson's Rank, Dimwnviile, Neekaska
Carries Freight, Money and Small Packages to all
jarts of the United States.
E. II. BURCHES,
LANDSCAPE GARDNER
Will the coming Sprinz ?plnt crops in Gardens and
n Itivate tame by ivutraci. Will ao have ou buiid
weet Potato, Cabbage, Tuuiato &. Pepper plants for sale
WORTHING & WILCOX,
STORAGE, FORWARDING
COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
And dealers in aft kinds of Grai ifor which the'j pay
the Highest Market Price in Cash.
Geo. f. dokpey. lutrek iiOArrKY. cms. g. douses
DORSEY IIOADLEY & CO..
real estate agent-, and
DEALERS IX LAXD 1VARRAXTS AND AG
RICULTURAL COLLEGE SCRIP.
Cilice in Land Office Buildiutf,
Buy and f-ell liuptoved and unimproved Lands. Bay,
sell and locate Laud Warrants and Agricultural Col
lege Sorip. Make careful selections of Government
Lands for Location, Homesteads, and Pre emptiom.
Attend to con'eted Homesteads and Pre-emption caoes
in the Land Ofilce. Letters of inquiry promptly and
carefully answered. Correspondence solicited. 5:1
FRANZ HELMER,
"WAGON MAKER
OPPOSITE DEUSER'S TIN-SHOP,
WAGONS. BUGGIES. PLOWS.CULTI-
VllOLtS, iC, Repaired on short notice, at low rates
and warranted to give satisfaction. x-13-fn nu
JONAS HACKER,
Tax Collector for the City of Brownville,
Will attend to the payment of Taxes for non-resident
landowner in xemana county. Torres
pondeiu e Solicited.
. OCl:o on Main bet. 1st aud 2J,
SMITH P. TUTTLE,
U S. Assistant Ases rand Claim Aqcnt. Will at
tend to the Prosecution of Claims before the Depart
ment for Ad Bounty tin, k Pwj and Pensions Also,
to the Collection vf Scmi-Aunual dues on Pensions,
Oulce over Caran4 Bank Main street,
A. STAFFORD.
PI TO TO Gil A P II T C ARTIST
Persons winhinr Picture executed in the latest style
cf the Art will please call at my Art Gallery.
M.tin siteet bet. lot and X'd cireet.
J. W. SMITH.
BARBER AND HAIR DRESSER
M.iin St., 5th duor rom S W cr 2nd St.
GATES &TiOUSEFIELD.
BRICKLAYERS & PLASTEIUCS
Will take contracts for Brickl.tying, I'la iffui.
huildinj it riis, utid do ar.ything tn thir Init
io xhf iii'ist s;Ui!acU ry and wurWuianuko inant.tr.
Auc :'.', 86. x-4-ly
KE IS WETTER it EARSMAN,
CITY M E AT' M A R K E T ,
Main bei. 1st a id 2nd Sts.,
J. V D PATCH.
Mannf ictnrer anl Di aler in
CLOCKS, WATCHES, JEWELBY,
S Iver anl Silver-Plated Ware ConMantly on h.nl
all varioiies of Spectacles Repairing d nc in the
i.eatest Kiyle, and at sh-rt no' ice. tnarges niooeraie.
Work wairantrd. City Din Store,
HKOWN V1I.LE, NrBKASKA
W. H. KJMBERLIN,
OCULIST AND A MUST.
Will Treat all Pisws r.f tl e Eye and Ear.
Rooms at the Star Hotel.
Tenders bi services to the citizens of this city and
viclni'y. M tv be c,tn-u led at iM above pla e from the
1st to the Hth of each month. And at ibe faleiu Huie,
Sa'rm. Richardson county Nebraska,
from the 10th to the last of Coih month. 12-Illy
JOHN L. CARSON
fir t.
til td
T!T-r)'7n.viIIo.
Exchange bou-ht and sold on oil the principal
Cuk-. Also, tlealer in Oo.d and Silver C'o;r;,
GOVEEHHENT BONDS.
Deposits received, payable at bight.
Interest paid on time Deposits by especial
agreement Taxes pai l for non-residents.
All kinds f
US. BONDS WANT RD
JOHN L. CARSON.
R. F. BARRETT,
Proprietor of the
NEW STUAM FERRY BOAT,
ECX SKT, and owner of the entire Ferry Fraichi j at
BROWXYILLC, X13U.1SKA,
Wou!dre-pectUil!y repre-eut t ihe Trave.itu Pun'.ic
thai thev can be ternel over cue ML-souri Eiver, at
BrownvW e promptly aud withjut delay, 'at all hours
in the day tune
The capacity of the beat will accommodate
Ftltecn Loaded Wagons ana Teams
OR ICO HEAD OF BEEP" CATTLE
AT OWiJ Till. n20-tf
MRS,
EU!CE LE ACQ " MISS MART A. BIlirsON
LEACH &. SIMPSON,
Milliners & Dress-Makers
Wifhtoinfor the ladies of lownrille and
vicinity th t they has just commenced a fcrt class
MILLINERY & DRESS-MAKING
Where orK will oc oou with great care aud neat
1 utior th l.ite.-t Eastern tles.
ll'naching and ilep.iiriug done iu tho very latest
tie ai d o;i fchrt notice.
Ijitect t-tvlos ot L.idif 's and t bil.lrcn e Hats and
... t-It.. !. ;1 tut.
Ilouccts eonttntly Kept t,n bvjh .';'' ,
terns of Ladies Dre. Clonks, and Children cl--
., , tu .,,;,.,-
Second S'uvt
t.ll. v r-.. .
r.i'iween Main c ater
BROWJ'VILLE,
YEDRJSKJ.
J?rcsh Tomatoes, in two and throe nound c!!S,a
j SWA' & LliO'd.
CATI0NAL.
j. iviicEisrz:iE, editor.
A Reminiscence of Sec. Seward's
College Life.
While "William H. Seward was pursuing fc;s
course of study at Union College, 3chenectadT, N.
Y., he became greatly enamored of a young lady,
who was then the reigning belle of the city. At
tending the fBino colk-ffo wa young man, of
wealthy parents, by the name of Cbevalior, who
was also greatly in lore with the same lady.
Seward at that time had little to bnast of in the
way pf wealth, and although a young man of
marked ability, he could not Tie with young Chor
alier, whote parents supplied him with all the
money he desired. The yourg lady preferred Sow
ard, but her parents preferred wealth ; and she soon
became Mrs. Chevalier.
But alas lor human hopes I IIow often are we
doomed to disappointment ? Hardly were tho
happy eoup!e united, when both parents utterly
failed ; the bright dreams of wealth vanished, and
life in all its stern re vlity of earnest toil was upon
them. Unaccustomed to labor, ignorant of the
most common affairs of life, they were as helpless
as child rtn. Chevalier tried various employments
that would call into use his education. He failod
as a clerk ; he could cot teach ; hii education ap
peared of no value to biia whatever; and what lit
tle he did earn bis wife laid out in gew-gaws, and
a few years found tbem occupying a mi emb'e un
derground room, and Chevalier sawinywood from
door to door, around the streets of Schenectady.
In due time Seward graduated with honor, and
commenced bis useful career. Step by step he
forced his way up from obscurity; fortune srailed
on bis efforts, because he possessed the power of
adaptation, and knew how to suit himself to cir
cumstances. Soon he found himself honored by
the people, and placed at the head of the govern
ment of the Empire State. But through all his
prosperity he could not forgot the object of hi
early love. 'Whenever busines or pleasure called
him to Schenectady, he never failed to seek oat the
bode of Mrs. Chevalier; and many a substantial
token, in the shape of some articlo of luxury for
the table, or article of wearing apparal, bore testi
mony of the sincerity of his friendship for the un
fortunate lady who once possessed his heart's best
affections.
V'e think the above reminiscence never appearod
in print before; and as we are personally acquainted
with Mr. Chevalier, we can vouch for its authen
ticity. Teaclicrs's Association.
Ia reply to "Fairview," we would simply say
we are ready to do all in our power to asist in.or-
nliing a "County Teacher's Association," anl
would suggest that some' Saturday be fixed upin
as the day of meeting. We think there are a
number in tho Nortnil School who wi!l take an in
terest in tho "Association," and help sustain it
Pekt.
A Visit to Peru.
Elltor A'l eert iter : A recent visit to P.iru af-
forded ice an opportunity of calling upon our
friend, i'rof. J. M. McKenzik, Principal of the
State Norrnnl S ho l, and of examining for myself
the working of the machinery he has in operation
f'T inijrovirg Pud syHicafizing our method of
miblic instruction :"and I will say for the benefit
of all interested , that I eatue away highly grati -fi'd
with nhat 1 saw, arid strongly impressed with
the belief that tho institution could not have been
placed in batter bands. Of coutsj it is not now
wl.at c uld be detired, nor what is expected to
make it. But con.-idcriug he mtny drw backs
woich mut necerHrily attend an cnterpris-j of this
kir,d in a newly settled country, it is encouraging
to find the school in its second term, so well ostab
liohud ar.d so well patnniz.-d.
Respect! ully,
0. B. HEWETT.
Arab iliSTUicr, February 8,
E'litor Adcertintr : Although I Lave not tho
honor of a pem-nal acquaintance with you, I have
taken the liberty lo address you, with a view of
informing you and your nutneroui ro.idtrs how we
prof-pcriu this barbarous locality, known as" A rub."
The q'ltption b8 never been definitely fettled as
yet bow the name of "Arab" was bestowed upon
the good people of tbig district ; however, we main
tain that then? is "nothiur iu the nauie," aud we
doubt not but this name will distinguish us from
the neighboring districts for all co-ning ti:n.
We have in tLis?ch. ol district a neat littlo aohool
hffuse, which is well filled with echolnrs wh , under
the management of Mr. Norland (their present
teacher) are making rpid improvement in their
. r
various sialics, mated it is as iamiiiar a eaying
as Household Words," among the g?iod people of
the district, that the scholars have never learned so
fas!, and taken such a deep interest in theiratudia
iuce the district was first organized, fca they have
during the past six months of tchool.
The scholars havo been rtboarsingfor seme three
weeks for the purpose tf giving an exhibition,
whfeb came off last Friday evening, which, con
sidering the short time in which they had to pre-
pure, hi.d the icct nveniencos of crowded house and
small room, was very creditably done.
We bayc alsd a debating soci ty, under thecaption
of "Arab Improvement society," which has proved
a great auxiliary in wnilingaway tho long winter
evenings. Mr. Frank Irwin is our pre.-idert, and
John V. Stone, secretary; and able and efficient
officers they have proed themselves to be.
I d n't know of anything more of interest at
present, with the exception that we bail with de
light tbe appearance of spring, 'that delightfu'
season wbuh aboriginal tarda appear so f,nd of."
We ate "muchly" pleated with the size, tone and
general appearance of the 4fcertW,and wish you
every success (pecuniarily' spiking) in your en
deavors to make it whak it really ia the farmer's
piper.
With much respect, I remain very truly,
A YEARLY SUBSCRIBER.
Tecebingis th foundation ou of which all other
pursuits fl-.w , and as tbe character of the stream
depends upon tbe fountain, eo do all other pursuits
cf iiTe dci-end upn the labors of tho schoolmaster.
Educational Journal.
. Take j,eetj f jcst;pg : nmny have been ruined ;
1 0 (
1 bv it It's bud to 5sf.. and not sometimes jer,
7 ' ' . J '
t:o: whion oftentimes S'.LW deeper lairj wj .a-
t.-cded,crci;-ctcd
Civil dissentioo is viperous worm t'uit gnaweth
tho Lowfeb of the coaaioiiwealth.
AGlITlTjyj
AGRICULTURAL FAIR f OR ISC3. The Mem
bers of the Nemha County Agricultural Society
will maet in the law Gee of Tipton, Hewett A
Church on the 7th day of Majrcb, at t o'clock, p. m.,
to arrange a Premium List, Appoint Committee
and make other necessary arrrogement for the Fair
of 1S6S. A genera! attendance is absolutely neces
ry. JA8. COLEilAM, V. Pres.
II. O. Minick, Setretary.
Editor jldvertistr : I did not intend
to trespass on your space any more with
this subject, and my apology for so doing
at (his lime is that I cannot allow Mr.
Bryant' remark? to co by unDOticed, as
ho either misunderstands or willfully
misrepresents my statements. In either
case the effect is the same. The first is
in regard to the cost of making the
fence; the second in making hdge. and
the third in . the distance idvoca:ed for
planting. Will Mr. Bryant' egotism
allow him to correct his errors?
Now, whatever views I have pre
sented in these columns that do not ac
cord with his ideas, will he, Mr. B., for
the benefit of all concerned, point them
out, and tell where the error is, what it
is, and fully explain all its connections?
Simple assertion?, unless based upon
general principles, are inadmissible ; and
if Mr. Bryaut, in discussing these ideas,
convinces me of my error, I ehall feel
uuder obligations to him for eo doing.
Will he alfo give his figures in regard
to the cost of making hedge on the raw
prairio. E. H. B.
Farmer's Club Report Xo. 4.
Clifton, Nemaha Cocntt,)
February 25th, 1S68. f
Editor Jldvcitiser : The club met this
week to consider the different sorts of
apples, and the best locations for an
orchard. In our list of sorts you will
notice that we have a desire to " cut
down " on the many kinds recommended
as hardy, for the simple reason that we
have no trees to sell, and wish people
would be maie cautious in their selec
tions. The following will, by comparison
wiih nurserymen's hats, be fuuDd unob
jectionable, and those that will do well
on the greatest variety of soils, &c.
For Summer or early sorts, the Carolina
June aud Red Jlstiican will be found the
be?t. For Autum or Fall use, the
Duchess of Gldeuburgh, the Hawley and
the Jersey sweeting are all good ; and
for Wiuter the Wine Sap, JTtw York
Pippin, Willow Twig, Famous or Snow
HJljipie, Northern Spy, and Rawle s Jen
nette will all be found unobjectionable as
to ll ivor Of hardiness
It was the opinion of the club that
hijh limestone toil, wiih a frequency uf
hollows, or in other words email hills,
with an exposure as far from the south
west as pos?ible, was the very best for
raiding the apple or any other fruit.
I will give you something on email
fruits next week.
R. A. HAWLEY, Sec'y.
Lafayette Club Proceedings.
February 1st, 1S6S.
Club met pursuant to adjournment.
The minutes of the last meeting were
read and approved.
On motion, th Chair appointed W. F.
Wright and R V. Black, a committee to
draft the rules of order for the Club.
The committee reported the following,
which was read by the Chair and ad
opted :
1st. Reading of minutes.
21. Reports of Committees.
3d. R-soIutions.
4th. Notices of Amendments.
5ih. Discussions.
6lh. Unfinished Busings.
On motion, the following resolutions
wer read and adopted :
Resolved, That we, the officers and
members of this society, hereby invite as
members of this society all persons,
without distinction of age, sex or color.
On motion, the Jlmerican Agriculturist
and Horticulturist were selected for the
uje of the Club for the present year
The question of the beat method of
growing Spring Wheat was then dis
cussed by Mes:rs. Haywood, Wilkey,
Black, and others, and we came to the
following conclusions, viz:
1st. That the ground should be thor
oughly plowed in the Fall.
2d. That the seed wheat should be
thoroughly clensed of all impurities by
swimming in brine, and afterwarks par
tially dried by sifting quick lime over it.
It is also believed by many that the
lime process will effectually destroy the
Finut, as it is usually termed. After the
above preparation it mkea but little dif
ference whether the wheat i sown
broadcast or with a drill, bo that it is
covered well by harrowing. But for my
part I should prefer the drill, as we can
then get the grain more regularly dis
tributed, and covered with less labor.
Whem should be sown as early as the
ground is in good condition, but not mud
ded in a& some do.
On motion, the subject selected for dis
cussim at our next meetiog was the best
method of fr ucing our farms.
On motion, the Club then adjourned to
meet at the Illinois School Houie on
Sdturdry the 15ih day of February, at
one o'clock, P. M.
LAFAYETTE.
It's well to praise the early bird
For picking ora.s, but it's absurd
To think that bird, you can not doubt it
Would die could worms to got without it.
Constitution and By-Laws of La
fajette Farmer's Cluo.
Grant, Nemaua Co.. Neb.,)
February Sth, 1S3S.
Editor Advertiser : Herewith I send
you a copy of ths proceedings of the
Farmer's Club of Lafayette Precinct.
Said club was organized on January 11th,
1SC9, at the house of Hon. C. F. Hay-
wood, situated near the center of this
precinct. At a meeting' cf the citizens
of this preciuet as abova slated, C. V.
Haywood was called to" the chair, and R.
V. Black was chosen Setretary, pro lem.
The otject of the meeting was then
briefly stated, and the following constitu
tion and bv-laws were submitted and
unanimously adopted.
CONSTITUTION.
Section 1. Whereas it is absolutely
necessary for all classes of men to as
sociate themselves together for mutual
benefit and improvement, and especially
so for the farmers more than any other
class.
Sec. 2. Therefore, we the undersigned
hereby associate ourselves as the Far
mers Club of Lafayette Precinct.
uic. o. Ihe objects to be attained are
to promote our welfare and intelligence
as farmers and citizens, and our enjoy
ment socially and morally with ourselves
and families.
- Sec. 4. The members thell consist of
ihose who consider themselves as such.
and who have attended meetings withia
three mouths.
Src. 5. The officers shall consist of a
Presideut. Vice Presdent. Secretary,
Corresponding Secretary, and Treasurer,
who shall be chosen annually, and whoae
duties shall be those usual to such offices,
and who shall also constitute the execu
tive committee.
Sic. 6. The Club shall be governed
by established parliamentary usages, en
forced as strictly or otherwise as the
chairman may deem expedient.
Sec. 7. The regular meetings shall be
held on the first Saturday evening of
each month.
Sec S. The executive committee shall
have power to call meetings, levy taxes,
and have charge of all the property of
the Club.
Sec. 9. No taxes exceeding one dollar'
per month shall be laid or collected.
Sec. 10. This constitution may be
amended only with the consent of two
thirds of its members present at a reg
ular meeting,
BYLAWS.
lft. It shall be the duty of any mem
ber who may have any seeds, shrubs or
fruit trees of any good quality, which
they may consider better than any pos
sessed by other members of the club, lo
bring tbe matter before the. club for dis
cussion, and examination of specimens if
possible.
2d. There shall be discussed at each
regular meeting of the club some ques
tion relating to lue interest of the farm,
garden or household, so that we can have
an ititercLuuge of views and sentiments
fts to the best method of cultivating our
farms and gardens, and beautifying our
homes.
3d. It shall be the duty of members
who may have any superior seedj, tscions
or cuttings, to bring specimens to the
club for distribution among the mem
bers, when this can be dune without pe
cuniary loss to himrelf.
The meeting then elected the follow
ing named persons as officers for the en
suing year : C. F. Haywood, President ;
C. Blodgett, Vice Presideut; R. V.
Black, Recording Secretary ; W F.
W iiaht, Corresponing Secretary, and J.
Higgles, Treasurer.
Ou motion, the first question selected
for di-cussion was "the best method of
growing- Spring Wheat."
The club then adjourned to meet on
Saturday the 1st day of Feb. 1SG3.
A Small Voice from the West.
Liberty, Feb. 20. h.
Editor Advertiser ; Seeing discussions
in your p iper in relation to herding stock
and fencing our prairies, I would say,
in defence of herding stock on the
prairies, in my humble opinion the people
of Nebraska will eventually come to the
conclusion that it is an actual necessity.
If stock be permitted to rove at random
where they please, and farmers receive
no compensation for the losses occasioned
by their depredations, except through a
law suit aud fuss with the owners, then
it is high lime a portion of the farming
community quit the losing game and tiy
some other means for a livelihood. I have
seen cases where whole fields of grain
were totaly destroyed, and that after the
owners had spent more time and mean
lo protect it than it would Lave been
worth if it had arrived at maturity, been
harvested, threshed and. sacked ready for
sale. Now, in the face of all this, let us
have a general herd law, let ua try it on
for a while, and my 6imple word for it
before it has been an act two yeara there
will scarce be a voice in opposition. The
fact of the business i3, our fences of
wood arc no protection to our crops; it
is tbe case in thi3 part of Nebraska and
every where else, as far as I have seen,
with, perhaps, a few exceptions.
Now it takes some time to have a
hedge ferce: from three lo five years;
and the majority of tbe settlers will Lave
to hedge if they fence at all ; and stock
shou'd not be auoweu io trampie it Gown
and de.troy it, much less ihe crop. it is
destined to protect; now the herding sys
tern nlone will accomplish both objects
I believe it is evident to a great many
minds that if the present syaiea i coa
tinued mucji longer, the turpk-s stock will
have to be got rid of er a great cumber
will have to quit faming.
We have, here in Gsg3 county, a herd
law, and the opposition to it at first was
pretty strong, but it is faa girii. way;
its worst oppesers will now admit :ha wis
don of the law. Ojt country is bound to
fast settle up, and all are not alia to fecca
substantially with raiU or plank, I u: all
must keep some stock .t,W);,i' iy$ one, .
"let every man take cara of his aloe,
herd thera at night and watch tiiem out
of mischief in tha day time.' My dear
sir, that is played out; what we wact ia
home protection; we want owner of stock
to be amenable for what his sleek destroy.
I dont care what you call it, a herd law,
or law to restrain stock from commuting
depredations cn crops; anyihiug you
please, only let us have it. I believe
there has been more hard feeling, fusaia;
and bitterness among neighbors oa
account of breachy and unruly stock thaa
war, religion, politics and all tattiirggoa
sips combined. "Well" says oz, "will
a herd law make it any better." My dear
sir, it cant make it worse, and ia my hum
ble view will make it a great deal belter.
When a man is compelled to pay damage
he will do it without going to law about
it ; while at present it is worth the damage
to collect it. Look at it, friends. 1 would
like to ee intelligent farmers' auJ slock
raisers' opinions oa the subject.
Self SuAa?Nrx-
Farmera Oa Too Ilach Lnnil.
The high prices which hava been ob
tained for some time past, and which ara
now received for country produce, have
stimulated our farmers to branch'.cut.
Many of them have bought or intend to
buy the "next eighty" or forty acres
joining. Now, while we admit that ev
ery one understands his own affdirs beat,
and also the extent of his desirable pos
sessions ; still we think a word of cau
tion may possibly save our readers soma
funds, or anxiety. It is certainly better
to raise one thousand bushels of corn oa
ten acres, than to devote twenty acres ta
the same purpoe. If ihe fame amount
of fertilizers and the same labor was ex
pended on ten acres, which is necessary
to cultivate the twenty, it would not only
belter the laud, but it would generally
produce the deoired result, and leave,
the ten ucrrs to be devo.ed to O'.h'T crops.
Fed you laud and it vvdi teed you.
Make it produce the moat possible to b
realized trMi the same number of acres.
Improve yuur fences so nu to avoid hav
ing your crops- destroyed by your own or
yuur neighbor's ttock. improve your;
barns and oui-bui!dijf.'3, and thus save
feed and fuel. Get a pump for your
well or ciMern and thus save tbe strength
of your wife and your own. Have yuur
buildings painted and thus preserve them;
in fact, instead of spreading, concentrate
your forces, or in other words your capi
tal, and the hard time.-, which are
already felt by many, will leave you un
harmed. You will have less lax to pay,
be enabled to dox your work in- good
season, and enjoy better what vou have
without being overworked. You will
also have more time to cultivate your
mind, attend lo the education of yuur
children, and not dread the day when the
interest on your notes will come due,
which you may possibly hav,j given ia
part payment for the next eightv acres.
Rural World.
A gentleman residing in a village nit
many mile3 from Exeter, N. II., finding
that the diminution of his wood pile con
tinued afierhis fires went out , lay a wake
in ordpr to get, if pjsiible, simn clue to
the mystery. At a late hour, when all
honest folks should be in bed, hearing
an operator at work iu the yard, hi cin.-.
iously raised his window, r.i caw u h.zy
neighbor trying to get ahrge log c a
wheelbarrow.
"You are a pretty fulb.v," said the
owner, "to rob me and steal ray wood
while I sleep."
"Yes," replied the thiof,"ar ! I s ip.
pose you would stay up ih-re a:;J ?ee m?
breuk my back lifiiug, before you'd offer
to come and help me!"
A gentleman named Walker, w?nt ta
a Dutch tailor, and had h:3 mea-ure tak
en for a pair of pantalo He -jrave
directions to have thera larg. and full.
Walker is c heavy ni;c. ai.d !i!;ei hi
clothes loose ; and when he comes to try
en the new unmen'ionab'.es, found that
they stuck tight to his l-'g. whereat he
thus remonstrated: 'T told you to miUe
these pants full." Aftursome i bjura
tions of a prufan? character, th- uijor
ended the controversy by deel irmg : "I
dinks dese pant3 is full enough; if dsy
vas any fuller, dey vc.ld spUit .'"
Job Nortec, who lately 1 j-t hU wife,
was not a man of very strong emotions,
and what he did think and fee!, l.j kepi
pretty much to himself. Seme of his
neighbors had remarked that he took his
bereavement quite coolly, and cn even
ventured to say to him, cne d :y, that ha
took hia affliction tut little D henrt.
Va'al,"says Job, "I huven': blurted
rourid much about it ; but inwjr-Jlj, Tn,
as KiaJ as ar.y of je"
Bobby, aced fiv-; y-ir, Living hnrd
that a certain ladv had b-e:i i::arri'd.
and had a little b. y and girl. In a.vay
! the fact in Li luem-.cy. ai..: i-::;.!
; after repn
.duced it rt-rK i: a
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