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ITcteliit Advertiser. TLX7. rtJIlir AS, Editor. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1870. FROM THE CAPITAL. .. Editorial Correspondence. Lincoln, Neb., Feb. 21, 1S70. . Wc readied the Capital on Wedn- ' esday niht via St. Joseph and Coun- . cii Blulft R. R. and the Nebraska City and Lincoln Stage Line. The travel to Nebraska City was pleasant and expeditious. All attachcea on the train, ; from conductor to news boy,' were accommodating and obling; and no ' pains spared to render travelers com fortable, and aii about them pleasant. From Nebraska City to Lincoln we were again compelled to submit to that intolerable and huge nuisance, riding in rickety 6tages nine passen gers crowded into Beats designed for ' tix persons twenty mile routes for ty miles to dinner worn out horses crabbed drivers late start slow trav el, and.lato hour getting in terms f 1 1 1 T fPti.,1-c. j-i fits. An4nmrba BIX uuimm . x nniiivs m tut wu i,v i ji iv of the Capitalists and energy of Ne braska City, this Hot will soon be wiped :out, and "all aboard" for Lin coin, via M. P. It. It. will be the wei- 'rome words to the western bound traveler. The Midland is completed ; out twelve or' fifteen miles from Ne " braska City, and the work progress Ing. The grading Is completed to . Lincoln. Many valuable improvements have been made in Lincoln' Bince last wiu- ter. The Dome of the Capitol Is com .'pletcd: the foundations laid for the State University and Insane Asylum, and material on the ground to "push tilings" with the opening of early . erring. The Governor has nearly . completed his "palatial residence.". Situate on a beautiful eminence south of, and adjoining the city limits; said "to cost between twenty-five and thir . ty thousand dollars. Secretary Ken- nard has about completed another fine - i - J I I Cmmnt costing about fifteen thousand dollars Auditor Gillespie has erected a very neat and convenient residence, near that of Secretary Kennard, costing seven or eight thousand dollars. There KIC III tin J UIUCI auu loiuauiii ces and business houses completed, . and In process of construction; all jncrrlng indications of the onward progress of this wonderful little city The principal Hotel is yet the "At wood Ilouse," kept by the builder, . m. t. it ana original proprietor, wuo, wnue his house Is greatly improved in many .respects, adheres with commendable tenacity to gome of his original char- acteristics; for Instance, occupying ' "reserved seats" about the etove, and varying bills from ten to -seventeen dollars and a half per week. Good In eorne things; but in essential req uisites, fails to "know how to keep a Ihotel." The Legislature convened on the 17th in compliance with the Gover- ernnr'a rl1 tho nfTlfpr of lfist KPSsion. present, .filling their old positions. ' Gen. Bowen, Chief Clerk of the House, ' not being present, C. II. Walker, As- cfarnnt florlr u-.in nrnmntl ffl Chief Clerk, and Mr. Hoolbrook, of PlatU mouth, elected Assistant Clerk. As soon as the organizations were perfec ted, the Governor delivered a short and well gotten up Message. Simply giying the reasons for the call of a Special Session. Immediately after, and with as much expedition as mo tions'and votes would enable, the Fif teenth Amendment to the Constitu tion of the United States was ratified by both Houses, and a special messen ger dispatched by "Pony Express" . to the nearest telegraph station, and the vote transmitted to Washington. Thus Nebraska has the honor of pla cing the ratification beyond cavil or doubt. Of course, the vote in both Houses was unanimous as with Re publicans in favor of the amendment. Several members however did not ar rive in time to record their votes. In ' the Senate the Democratic strength was all on hand, and voted unani mnnsilv nrnmntlv vicorouslv. pm- j , j c y i o j, phatio and decided against the ratifi cation. Mr. Barnum, of Platte Dis trict, the only Democratic member of of the Senate, represented his party with commendable fidelity, aud voted 'alone In all his glory." The Nema- " ha Delegation were all In their seats on time, and will be faithful represen tatives of their constituency. Mr. Church Is one of the speakers selected to deliver an address at a 22d of Feb ruary Festival to-morrow evening. Mr. Minick, the new Representative; "takes hold like an old body," and maintains his home reputation, that of a practical business man. The ag ricultural Interests of the State is rep resented by no better man. The oth er members of the House from Nema- 'jia have experience, and are bold, fearless and true men, aJid will per- . forsi their duty In any emergency. ; Mr. Daily, In the Senate, has Legis late experience, and at once taket? a position In the front rank as a Legis lator. Ilia seat Is never vacant, and he Is ever attentive to the business of the Senate. The float Senator from Nemaha, Richardson and John son, I met for the first time, and am pleased with the man. lie is a young lawyer of Falls City, acd while this Js his first appearance in a Legislative arena, he commands a deserving de gree of consideration and respect. Wie District will have no cause to regrev pending Mr. Fulton to the Legisla ture. The Legislature will most likely dispose of the most important and pressing measures provided for In the Governor's call, and adjourn with the close of the present week. A bill has been Introduced providing for the lo . cation, and an appropriation to erect a Penitentiary. If it passes, the buil ding will ba located at either Lincoln or Ashland, and will provide for new Building Commissioners. The pres ent Commissioners desire that If any further improvements are gone on with, that a new Board be appointed, at least, for the additional work. Owing to changes and complaints -dative to the expenditure of public ouk-s in the construction of State Buildings, . it is quite likely that a joint committee of both Houses will be appointed to investigate and report at the next session of the Legislature. Whether there be any foundation for, or truth in the complaints referred to or not, It is due all concerned that such investigation be had, aud report made. The Legislature have under consid eration the question of Herd Law. The law published as one passed at the last session, and about which there were doubts, providing for dam ages in case of trespassing of stock on land, on which hedges and fruit trees were planted, was set aside on Satur day repealed hvst by joint action of the two Houses. There is now a very strong disposition to pass a General Herd Law. The more this subject Is investigated,, the more Legislators, and the people are being convinced that this is the true policy. There are but few now, who will undertake to present reasons, or arguments against the passage of a Herd Law, other than those of an Individual character, and In which individual interests are alone involved. I learn from the State Superinten dent of Common Schools, and from the State Treasurer, that County Treasurers are Instructed to pay into the hands of the County Superinten dents, the interest fund now in their hands, and send up vouchers to he State Treasurer. This will avoid de lay, and save expense In this partic ular. There is yet thirteen thousand dollars of School Funds to be distribu ted to the several organized counties in the State, which will be done on a ba sis of the last reports made Jay County Superintendents. We will return by the way of Cam den, Beatrice and Tecumseh, taking a look at the now rapidly developed portions of our State in Seward, Gage and Johnson counties, and will "be careful to observe .and preserve" all that may come within the range of observation, and report to the renders of the Advertiser. . F. Religions. February 21, 1S70. Mr. Editor: Last night we had the pleasure of listening to a sermon from the text, "The Lord has done great things for us, whereof we are glad." Truly the people of London circuit can adopt the text. A meeting com menced at the London M. E. Church, New Year's Eve, under the pastoral care of L. F. Britt, which lasted two weeks and resulted In seventeen con versions, and ten accessions to the church. At the close of this meeting, a series of meetings were commenced under the auspices of the same pastor atFairv'ew church, lasting two weeks and resulting in thirty-three conver sions and twenty-eight to the church. Immediately at the conclusion of these meetings, a series of meetings were com menced at the Honey Creek school house, by Rev. L.-F. Britt, assisted by Rev. T. S. Lowe, of the First Bap tist Church, Brownville, which fc suited in twenty conversions, and nineteen accessions to the M. E Church and six to the Baptist Church Truly, Rev. L. F. Britt has so endear ed himself to the people of London circuit that we think it would be wrong and detrimental to the interests oi me jrooa cause enould tne con ference remove him to another field of labor the coming year; but it would be much better to leave him to watch over the Lambs of the flock where his labors have been so signally bless ed. To this we know that many of God's children would respond, Ameu S. W. Kennedy. From the notices of Revivals in the different churches which now fill our exchanges, and from the glorious homo work now going on, one must be led to the belief that an order from above has been issued for a forward movement "all along the line" on the works of the "arch enemy of man kind.' From Indiana, from Ohio. from Kentucky, from Missouri, from New York and from the South wc notice that the M. E. Church is reap ing glorious harvests for the Lord ; and the Baptist and Presbyterian churches are gaining accessions, and are doing noble work. This awaken ing of religious interests seems to us the most remarkable for years, as we see statements of where hundreds en roll under the banner of the Lord in a single evening. As will be seen by the above communication, the "work goes bravely on" in Nemaha county and with cheering success. And we have just learned of a series of meet ings held in the Illinois settlement, in this county, by Rev. Joseph Press on, and A. Folden, of the Tecumseh circuit of the M. E. Church, which has resulted in fifty accessions to the church. Let the work go on, and keep us posted, friends, in this as well as i ther news which may transpire in your neighborhood. The M. E. Church, of this city, has also had a season of revival under the auspices of Rev. D. May and Rev. Dr. Colt, resulting in over fifty conver sionsand about twenty-five accessions to the church. A bill has been introduced in the United States Senate by Hon. T. W. Tioton. for the relief of our postmas ter from losses occasioned by the rob bery perpetrated In Beatrice on the night of the 25th of October last, whereby $175 in money and $3G5 worth of revenue and postage stamps were stolen from the postoftice. e hope it will be passed, for if the guilty cannot be made to suffer, the innocent ought not. Bcatrrice Clar ion. y English Colony Coming. New York, February 18. The pioneers of an English colony, to settle in .Nebraska, arrived yester daj They represent that there will be a large emigration this year, chief ly to settle in the Wes era States and Territories. Many colonies are being organized, and arrangements have been made to reduce the expenses of transportation. The Receiver of the Land Office, Mr. Blakely, informs us that four teen homesteads were taken In this district on Monday last. We concur with him in the opinion that this is but a straw Indicating the direction in which the current of immigration i flawing a mere prelude to what will be In the spring. Beatrice Clar- WHAT DOES IT MEA' t Work Suspended on Every Road in the State, Except on the 1$. & M. Last winter the Legislature granted 20,000 acres of land to each Railroad Company that could complete ten miles of road in the State prior to -the loth of February inst. This was gi en not as a matter of speculation to the companies, but for the purpose of assisting them to build railroads in the State for the benefit of the State. Work was commenced on fix different lines, and each of the six lines have completed, and the Government has accepted the requisite ten miles neces sary to draw the 10,000 acre ot land. Immediately upon the acceptance of the ten miles, work ha3 been stopped upon every one of the six except the Burlington and Missouri River Rail road in Nebraska, west from Piatts mouth. We hope that this is not an indication that the lines are to be abandoned, and that the 20,000 acres of land was the "objective point." We hope each and every one of these lines will continue right along just as though they had not suddenly ac quired a fori une in real estate. The B. & M. has over twenty miles now completed, and will soon have their road to the Capitol of the State. PUtitemouth Herald. . In Slemorinm. At a stated communication or Ne maha Valley Lodge No. 4, A. F. & A. M., held in Brownville on teb 19th, 1S70, the following resolutions were unanimously adopted : Whereas, It has pleased Almighty God. the Supreme Architect of the universe, to take out of the world the soul of our beloved Brother, Daniel Fraker: therefore. Resolved, That we bow in humble submission to this event which has removed from our midst, one who M as faithful aud true in all his rela tions amoncr us. Resolved, That we hereby terrier to tne amicted laniiiy or tne deceased the assurances of our deep sympathy, and also that we are with them as mourners in their great bereavement Resolved, That a cony of these reso lutions be furnished to the family of our deceased Brother, and also that they be published in the city papers of Brownville, and the .Lodge appropri ately draped in mourning. Geo. R. Davis, ) J no. Blake, Committee. A. W. Nickeix, J ' Senator Sherman's bill, providing for an increase ol $4o,000,000 to the national currency, was passed by the Federal Senate last week. Its inten tion is to gnpply portions of the country, the South and West, where currenc3 is now lacking. Three per cent, certificates, now held by the banks as a reserve, are to be called in to that amount. Besides this, $20, 000,000 of currency is to be with drawn from States which have more than their share, and transfered to others that are deficient.; The effect of the law will be to enlarge the vol ume of circulating currency slightly, but we do not believe that it will be of any permanent advantage to the interests that are clamorous for Its passage. Money will not be governed in Its movements by legal enactments, and is always certain to gravitate to ward the centre of trade. Notes Issued in Iowa or Alabama are more likely to be found in New York or Philadelphia than anywhere else. You can't make them stay at home. This is the opinion of an eastern exchange, and we think to a great extent an erronius one. This $00,000, 000 is needed in the West and South ; to build new and needed improve ments in the former, and to renew and add to the public improvements of the later. It may not all stay with us, but will bring us improvements which will place us more directly in the financial channel and to a great extent mitigate the danger in future of as tight times as are now expe rienced throughout the West. (i round Broken on the Northern Paci fic Railroad. On the loth inst., at noon, the first stroke of work was done on the North Pacific Railroad, at the Dalles of the St. Louis river, thirty miles from the head of Lake Superior. There was great rejoicing and the usual ceremo nies transpired. Speech making and hilarity was trie order of the day Our dispatches from these speak of the enthusiasm with which the people were moved and the espec al jubila tion of the Duluth people. The building of the North Pacific Railroad is now an ascertained fact. The work will be pushed as rapidly iorward as tne survav is made and the line is located. They have abun dant capital for the commencement or the work, and the bonds will be sold rapidly enough to furnish funds lor the prosecution of the work. The auspicious commencement of the labor on the loth inst. will be completed at no great number or year3 hence, on the shores of Puget Sound. The following figures will give an idea of the Michigan lumber trade The past year, on the eastern shore, there were manufactured 36,541,700 feeet of lumber in boards and planks; of shingles, 243.820,000 feet ; of lath, 114,5oO,oOO feet. Even the manufac ture of pickets foots up 410,500 feet Many myriads of trees have fallen this winter before the ax. The last calculation leaves only thirteen years to exhaust the whole pine growth of the Huron region, though it is com puted that $S,500,000,000 feet of lum ber are still standing in these rorests The value of the lumber products In Michigan In the year 1S69 cannot be much less than $30,000,000, and the business gives employment, in one way or another, to not less than twen ty thousand men, and support to twice or three times as many persons. A friend at Aspinwall In Nemaha county sends us the following news items: A Frenchman familiarly known a3 French Charley, living three miles below Aspinwall, in Nemaha county. was found on the morning of the 31st ult., burned ui in his own honse. Charley had been a resident there for several years, well liked by all who knew him. He was a bachelor and living by himself. Circumstances in dicate foul play. The body had been wrapped up in a buffalo robe but the head is missing. As Charley was known to always have some money, the probability is he was murdered and then his house set on fire to con ceal it. Mr. Barton Woods, living on the Muddy, near where Mr. Hannafornv erly lived, lost his wagon and team in the Missouri river, on Tuesdaj- the 2d inst. While crossing with a load the ice broke and the wagon and team were swept away in a moment, Mr. Woods narrowly escaping with his life. Tecumseh Chieftain. The new Naturalization bill before the House Judiciary Conmitteeis very stringent, and does away with the present provision of declaring Inten tions. It allows naturalization pa pers to be issued after four years' resi dence, and six months after the ap plicant is tntitled to vote. It places the authority of issuing naturaliia tioa paper ji) the Federal Courts, THE ROffAN COUNCIL. Th Pretest Against the Infallibility. Dogma f The following Is a translation of the second document issued by the most eminent prelates of Germany and Hungary: ("translation.! Most ITolu Father X printed docu ment has reached us wherein is set fourth for subscription by the Fathers of the Council a petition begging the Ecumenical Synod to decree that the authority of the Roman routm isfeu preme, and therefore free from error, when, in virtue of his ADOStoliC POW er. he sneaks to all the faithful on mutters of faith and morals. It is cer tftinlv wonderful that the 1ud2e9 of faith should be invited to put fourth a declaration, signed by their own hands, as to their decision before even tho subiect has been discussed. But, in so grave a matter, we have decided to anneal to yourself. Most Holy Father, because being appointed by the Lord to tend his sheep and laruos. you have at heart the care of the souls " 11 I.l,l tlL-ir. rl reueemeu oy me uiuuu ui vmisii mm commiserate with paternal affection the evils bv which they are threaten ed. The times have gone by when Catholics were wont to call in ques tion the rights of the Apostolic See. There is no one who denies that, as the body is incomplete without the head, so it is impossible to hold a Council representing the universal Church without the successor of St. Peter; while all obey the commands of the Holy See most readily. Be sides which the Council of , Trent decreed what was to be held by the faithful concerning the authority of the Roman Pontiff: as also did the Council of Florence, whose decree on this matter should be in everything the more sacredly observed because it was affirmed by the concent of the Latin and Greek Churches; and will form the basis for the restoration of the union if the Lord should design to turn his merciful eye towards the East, now oppressed by so many evils Moreover, as at the present day the Church has sustained a new and hitherto unheard-of struggle with those who rise up against religion as though it were a contrivance for the destruction of the human race, it ap pears by no means advisable to impose upon the Catholic world, tempted on every side by so many snares, burdens heavier than those imposed by the Fathers af Trent. For the rest, al though, with the universal Church, Bellarmine declared that "definitions of faith depend chiefly from Apostol ic tradition and the consent of the Churches," and although a Geueral Council is the shortest way for acer taining the opinion of the universal Church, yet at the well-known Coun cil held at Jerusalem by the Apostles and Elders, and down to the Council of Niciea, innumerable errors of vari. ons Churches were expelled and des- tro'ed bv the decisions ot the succes sor of St. Peter, approved by the con sent ot the universal Church. It is indubitable that all Christ's faithful owe true obedience to the decrees of the Apostolic See; moreover learned and pious men teach that whatever the Sovereign Pontiff, ppeaking ex cathedra, decrees concerning faith and morals, is binding, even without the consent of the Churches in any way declared, fctni we cannot pass over in silence to the fact that there are grave difficulties arisingoutof the sayings and acts of the r athers of the Church, and from genuine historical documents and the teachings of the Church itself ; and unless these are entireh' solved, the doctrine com mended to the Christian people in above mentioned petition, as revealed ny uod cannot dc projosed. liut our mind recoils from discussing these matters, and we rely upon good will in asking that the necessity for such a discussion may not be imposed upon us. Besides, exercising our episcopal functions over some of the chief Cath olic nations, we know from daily ex perience the state or aliairs among them. We are convinced that the definition demanded would furnish new arms to the enemies of religion for stirring up discord in the Catholic world, even among men of the great est distinction: and we are certain that in Europe at least to the Gov ernmei ts of our nations it would af ford a cause for invading the remain ing rights of the Church. we isy thee things before your Holiness with the sincerity which is due to the common Father of faithful. Imploring that by your order the doc trine, the sanction of which is de manded, may not be brought before the Oecumenical Council for discus sion. Finally, we prostrate ourselves at your feet, and beg your apostolic bles sing for ourselves and for those whose spirtual welfare is committed to our charge. We are the most humble, obedient and devoted servants of vour Holi ness. Signed-The Archbishops of Prague, Sienna, Olmutz, Bamberg, Munich, Kr1o-7.s. Colourne. Salzburcr : the Bishops of Breslau, Hildesheim, Trieves. Osnabruck. Mayence, Rot- tenburg, Augsburg, St. (Jail, Lavant, Gurk. Trieste, Budweis, Funfkirchen, Grosswardein. Diakovar, Temesvar, Hzathmar. Tarnow. Parewz, Gonzia. CassoVia, Crisio, Laibach, Raab, Leontopolis, Transylvania, the Ab bots of Prueue. Strabow. Martins- ? i ' burg, &c, &c. The Nebraska City Levee. On Thursday Mr. Tate, son of J. W. Tate, deceased. Called Upon the Mayor Of . ' . , i i 2seDrasKa tJity in person, ana ueinano- ed of him a deed to that part of the city known as the Isebraska City Levee, clainiiner that it belonged to the estate, by an undisturbed and peaceable possession of ten years. Mayor Dillon promptly refused to comply with the demand. We nn derstand from the Chronicle that At torney Grant will commence suit against the city to gain possession for tue heirs. Reported Gold Discoveries and Great Excitement in Indiana. Terre Haute, Feb. 4. The most in tense excitement prevails in Clark county in consequence of the discov ery of gold on Big creek, about twen ty miles from this city. A lately re turned californian. a miner of eighteen years experience, has been for some das prospecting in the ravines along the creek, and in every handful of earth he has found gold in paying quantities. The people of that section are wild with the gold mania, and are leaving all other business to search for the precious inetal. Fostal Hatters. Postofficea have been established and postmasters appointed in this State a3 follows: Lone Valley, Andrew J. Jameson. 1. Al.; Wautiska, lieorge A. Newman, r. M. ; Jthic, Klijah Deck, p. M. : all in Saunders county. Also a new omce called Little Sandy, in Jefferson county: Jasper Ilelvy. P. M., and one in Butler county, call ed urbane, James 1). Brown, P. M. A new pontofhee has been establish ed ten miles northwest of Beatrice, in Gape county, called Uoperville, where of J. B. Hoper is postmaster. HOWARD SAXITAItY AID ASSOCIATION'. For the Relief and Cure of the Erring and fnfor- tu Rate, on prineipjasof Christian Philanthropy. and the Follies of Fhl anlhfnnv. irisays on tne wrnrs or i outn Age. in relation to Marriage and Social Evils, with sanitary aid for the aiiiicted. Kent free, in sealed envelopes. Address. HOWA-HD ASSOCIATION,, uoi i . rnuaueipnia, ra. i.-iy BUOWNVlLLE VXIOX SCHOOL. Report for the week ending FRIDAY, FEBRUARY IS, 1870. Number of poplla enrolled..... 2U Average dally attendance......... J 70 Number of pupils absent. . 117 Number of half days absence, exeosed 8fs Number of half days absence, nnexcused 1S8 Number of pupils tardy...-- j Number of cases of tardlnow M Time lost by tardiness U hours,. min Num!er cases of truancies Number cases of quarreling and fighting. Number cases of falsehood Number cases of profanity Number cases of corporal punishment... ROLL OF HONOR. The following pupils have been perfect In recitation and deportment during the whole week: Bennte Saunders "Willie iSaunders David Mercer Orinda Johnson Dalla Furlough Mattle Ijocke Carrie Shnrtz Celia Furnas Theresla IJaker Allie KaufTman Barbara Somers Emma May Eddie Rich Abbey Berkley lielleii Cogswell Cara Cogswell Alice Berger Emma Mchanta Sarah Crosley Annie Berger Mary Sehantz Emma Baker Clara Furlough U Otha Morey W. RICH, Principal. PERU PUBLIC SCHOOL. Report of week ending FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 91, 1870. No of pupils enrolled Average daily atteudence Greatest per day. Truancies.. Quarreling Cases of corporeal punishment. Pupils Tartly Cases of Tardiness .. Q uar reli ng ... swearing ,.98 .61 .76 0 0 .... 0 .10 .22 0 0 ROLL OF HONOR. Those whose conduct is pralsworthy : Matilda Turner Ida Swan Dora VVyne Martha Lyons Mary Williams Lavinb Burch Edgar W Lyons Clarence Lowry David Stites Thoa Van co Leena Vance EUga Randall Good Interest continues in the school. We had two visitors during the week, one from the County Superintendent, and one from one of the citizens. ISAAC BLACK, Teacher XJSir ATVEIITISE3IEXT$ AGENTS WANTED ! To all Who Want Employment. We are now prepared to furnish employment to all who desire to make money easily, rapidly aud respectably. Business new, light and profitable. Prom f to 20 per day can certainly be made by any man or wo man who possesses a particle of energy. Business can also be conducted in the evening and at home. Thi Uno humbug, and to convince yourself, if you desire permanent and profitable employment.write to the undersigned, who will forward you free, full particulars and a valuable sample, which will do to commence work on. HENRY JORDAN fc CO., Council Jilufls, Iowi P. O. Box, 2S3. ib-am Mcpherson & tutle, Dealers &ai & Jossers In ftf GR00EEIE Main Street, J EY GOODS Xo. GG TEARE & CO.'S OLD STAND, We keep the fcest quality of Teas, Coffees, Sugars, Pearl Barley, Mice, c., and all kinds of Dried Fruits, constantly on hand. 19-3m STATEMENT OF THE CONDITION OF THE HOME IXSTRAXCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK, On the first day af Jannarjr, A.D. 1S70, made to the Auditor art he Mate or jeraka, pnrnaant to the Statute or mat Mate. NAME AND LOCATION. The name of this Company is the HOME IXSV- RA XCE nJMrAXi , incorporated in l.VI, and ioca- teu in tne uity oi .ew i ork. CAPITAL.. The Capital of said Company actually pain up in cash, ts 2,000,000 00 I ne JMiruius oit tue isi aay oi January, 18U 2,.'5W) G3 Total amount of Capital and Surplus... 4,3U5,so 00 ASSETS. Amount of Cash in Continental National Bank.N. Y 9239,1. 13 Cash in hands of Agents, and in course of transmission . 40,769 31 U. 8. Registered and Coupon Stock lasi, ) market value 3,42o 0OV ,492,373 75 United States Bonds. 5-20. Missouri Bonds, 6-percent., market value 21,720 00 5.4S2 50 13,000 00 30,000 00 1G.320 00 North Carolina Bonds, 5-per Tennessee ; Bonds. 6-per cent, murK oi hi ne. .......... w cent., marnei value Wisconsin Bonis, 6-per cent. market value.., Illinois Bonts, 6-per cent.. market value Rhode island Bonds, 6-per cent., market value 50.000 00 523,333 00 California Bonds, 7-per cent.. marKct value 5U.UGO.00 Connecticut Bonds, market value 101.000 00 New York City anil County .Bonus, market value... 734)0 00 Queens County Bonds, mar ket value ZiMV 00 Richmond County Bonds, market value 23.4) 00 Brooklyn City Bonds Sl.'C.i 00 Alabama Bonds..- .) 00 South Carolina Bonds 16,570 50 J Bank Stocks, market value......... 133,100 00 Loans on Bonds ana Mortgages, being the first leln of record on I nen cumbered Real Estate, worth at leat f3.753.9uo, rate of interest 7-per cent 1,40,915 00 Loans on Stocks and Bonds, payable on demand, the market value of securities pledged, at least !21,59 50 496,675 00 Steamer Magnet nnd Wrecking apparatus 35,70 iner property, .Miscellaneous items 41,564 66 JJue for tTemlums on Policies Issued at Othce (Fire and Indiana 6,036 85 1,916 83 23,iM2 35 45 44 1,VI0 00 Bills Receivable for Premiums on Inland Navigation Risks. Ac Interest due on 1st January. In70.. (Jovernment Stamps on hand Ileal i-ilalc .............. r416,368 46 LIABILITIES. Amount of Losses adjusted, due and un paid Lossev incurred, and tn process cf adjust ment 11967 84 Dividends declared and due and miDaid. 520 00 jJlviaenrts either or cash or scrip, de clared but not vet due All other existing claims against the Co- Total Losses, Claims and Liabilities f 12),387 83 The greatest amount insured on any one risk Is STo.nuu, but will not as a general rule exceed 10.U00. The Company has no general rule as to the amount j allowed to be tnsurea in any city, town, village or block, being governed in this matter, in each case, by the general character of buildings, width of streets, facilities for putting out tires. Ac. A certified copy of the C barter or Act or Incor poration, as amended, accompanied a previous Statement. State of Sew Tork. ) City and County of Sew York, 88 Charles I. Martin. President, and John If. Wash burn, Secretary of the Home Insurance Company being severally and duly sworn, depone and say, and each for himself says, that the foregoing Is a true, full and correct statement of the aliairs of the said Corporation, and that they are the above des cribed otr.oers thereof. Signed I CHAS. J. MARTTX, Pres't. Signed U. WASHBURN, isec'y. Subscribed and swr.rn to before me, this 13th day of j anuary, Au. is.ix. signeaj THOS. r. otajuRit ii. notary tr uouc JN0. L. CAKSOX, Agent, I ft Brownville: Xebrastta. ' Z. H. WILCOX. mm. F0M1DI0G, COIHHSSIOIT HOUSE OP SMITH X WILCOX, And dealers in all kinds of Grain, for BBVtlie biKhest market price in Cah. hlch they jjja-Oftice at istore of F. li Johnson A Co. STATEMENT OF THE CONDITION OF THE HARTFORD FIRE ISSURAXCE COMPANY, Oa the Thlrtr-Flmt day of Deremher, 1S09, made to the Auditor of the State of Nebraska, la conformity with the laws of Said State. The name of this Company is "The nartforn Fire Insurance Co." awl la located at Hartford, Conn. CAPITAL. The amount of Capital Stock is ,.,$t,fi00,000 00 The amount of Capital Mock paid up,U l,ouo,uuo 00 ASSET . Cash on hand and In Bank fitfi.r.ifl 18 Cash in hands of Agents, and in course of transmission . Tynans on Bond and Mortgage, 1st lien. Heal Estate unencumbered Ken Is and Interest accrued, payubleJan uary 1st, ls70 Stocks and Bonds, as per Schedule tiled H2.! 83 .W7.7-IU 7 i:W,ou) U) tt.1V 10 1.5.V..S40 W LIABILITIES. Liabilities to Bunks, or others, due or not due f Louses adjusted and tiie Losses either uuadjusted or adjusted and not due Losses in suspense .awaiting further proof All other chuius atuiist the Company... Wlt 8-5 $134,241 85 BIISCELLAXEOrS. The RreatPFt amount insured la any one link is f-n.taw, exrepi in special cases. I he amount insured in any one Cltr, Town or i I liwte. depends upon Its nize and how built. The amount insured in any one block, depends as above. Certified Copy of the Charter of the Company, as niea neretoiore. GEO. L. CHASE. PreKident. C. C. LYMAN, Asst. Secretary. State of Oonnertient, ) Hartlord County, j January Slth. 1870. nersonallv appeared. Geo. L. Chase, President, and C. C. Lyman, Assistant Sec retary of the Hartford Fire Insurance Comnanv and made oath that the foregoing statement bv them subscribed. Is a true, full, and correct state ment of the affairs of said Company, and exhibits so far as can be ascertained at this date its actual condition this thirty-first day of Ueceniber, lata. netore me, GEORGE SUMNER. Notary Public. JX0. L, CAKSOX, A?ent, Brownyille. Nebraska. 18-4t FAVORITE THROUGH PASSEXGER ROUTE. CHICAGO, BURLINGTON & QnXCY RAILROAD. Shortest, Best, Qniekest, and onl j Di reet Koute to Chiea-ro. Best, and in every particular, the most desirable route to DETROIT, XI AG A It A FALLS. TOLEDO, CLEVELAND. MCEEALO. ROCJlESTEIt. .SlEACrSE. ALBA .VI" volvmhvs, j'jTTsnrno, irARTtixoxBcmt, rniLA dklphia JtALTlilORE, UASHJXUTOX, SEW YORK AIYD HOSTOrV, and all principal Eastern cities. The smooth and perfect Track. Magnificent Tr t'AU.s. and the regularity with which tr;iins rp run on this Favorite Itoute, are a sullicient guarantee 10 passenger, ot SAFETY, COMFORT AXD SPEED. Direct and sure connections are made at f "hlmtrn. nil iiitr etf.t uraieu -, , , . . . - n -. XEW YORK AXD CHICAGO LIGHTXIXO EXPRESS TRAJXS, Giving passengers choice of three routes from CHICAGO TO XEW YORK WITHOCT CIIAXGE OF CARS. fprl 'AssfcAiihilsiiOLVt' KAST.and desirous mynj OI secunnz all tne comforts of mnilprn llitilroad Travel, should w particular to furi- fur ni see that 'heir THWj. iv-rf Chi-nnr,, Jiurlintitrm.and Quinru RaL'.rottrt. which fun be obtained at nil rrin- cipal oilices of ht. Joseph and Council Bluffs K. II.. pany's Depot in (Jiiincy. jiHiimoHi v i. josepii itailrouu. una at ttie l oin- I'ure ulvttyx tin itnr a by any other Route. ROBERT HARRIS. Gen'l Niipt., Chicago. SAMVL POWELL, Gen"! Tkt.Agt., Chicago. E. A. PARKER. , Gen'l W.Pas8.Agt.Chic8go IjIPORTAXT TO TRAVELERS FOB KAXSAS CITY, SAIXT LOUIS, AND BEYOND. THE MISSOURI VALLEY RAILROAD Ts the only direct route from St. Jose pli to Kanr.s City, and in connection with the PACIFIC RAIL- ROA ,(ot Mii.i tonus the best route tost. Louis and By taking the .Morning trmin out of St. 7:.'!5, paasenifers resicli KiWisa-s City at the J jist nnd soiitti. Joseph at at l:M a.m without rhamce of cars! Bv leaving St. Jtli on the 1 p.m. truin, passen gers reach Kansas City at :: p.m.. and St. Louis at M o'clock ni-.xt morning, making sure connection with h!I morning trains out of St. Louis going East anil South, and making the s.-ioie time out of St. Louis us thev would J;nl tney lelt St. Jsei)li on the (i:ld a.m. train on the Hannibal A St. Joseph Kail- road, thus saving S7A" HO VMS AXD THIRTY MIXVTES, and one night's hotel bill in St. Louis. Passengers leaving St. lnns at -1:11 p.m. arrive in St. Joseph at liKHOs.m. the following day, and make IMMt.DlA l A connection with the Cuuucil BluiTs train for points North. -'-cra splendid Sleeping Cars from Kansas City ! WsV Buy your Tickets via Mo. Valley Ifailroai Iroad. JOS. H. FORl. J. Y. BANARI). Urn' I SMitrrMrmlrnl. Ornl Tirkrt Ant. IMPORTANT! The attention of Hardware Dealers, Car and Honse iiuiKlersund owners is respectiully invited to the Patent Never-Fnilinir, $e lf-fockin&- 'WINDOW FAST." This Is decidedly the most imnortant Invention of modern times. Its smmliriiv nnd wonderful adaptation both tor HOUSE and CA It WI NIOWN is l . . : . : , : . , I that can possibly be desired, ami yet being ciikapki than any other window last. For house windows i disjwnses with weights and pulleys, cperatin equally well on Uid and bottom sashes, ailowin either to be raised or lowered as much or little as wished to secure ventilation, and yet be securel locked at eve rv point, from the intruder or burirlar and will never get out of order. It has the peculiar element ot locking itsellin whatever position you leave it. t or steam or liorsa car windows tliey an' finished ilia variety of styles, mseing an elegant iinish for the car windows and the only arrangement ever introduced mat can never rail. The House Fasts for sale by all Hardware Dealers Liberal inducements to attent. Send for descrip tive circulars anu pnce3, s:c., sc. BOSTON & MEKIDES MAF'G CO. 134 Federal-st. Boston, 77 ( hamlierx-sf .XenYork WESTEIIS BRANCH OFFICE, 163 Dearborn-st., Chicago, III., P. V. I'LJIEU, IT it Gen'l Traveling Busmess AirenL THE MAGNIFICENT CIin03I0 KXTITLED after the splendid painting by Rnssiter of New Vork -size, isxii inches, -sent to any address for ST.-VI, wblcu Is only half tbeusual price of juctures of its class. Will be sent to any one who desires for In spection. i-eni tor circulars. VlXAiiUm It. nhxIELKK, I'ubluhrr fleveland.Ohio. 18-8t AOETS WANTED. NOTICE of the aIoption hy the City ii i un t uir. .irmin mmiif, .learasKa, AT ine rroposiiion la issue llouUn to aid lath lonstrarttoa or a lUil Kaad. Notice Is hereby given that at a session nf tho Lity l ouncii or itie i ity or Krownville, Nemaha t ouniy. ienrasKa. neia at tne ilavor s oinrp in city, on the third day of February, 1T0, the follow ing proceedings were naa unn uone. to-wit : I he said Council examined the Kieetlnn return and all the proceedings in the matter of the sub mission neretotore mude to the vote of the legal voters or said city, of the question whether said city shonld Issue Its Bonds to the amount ofsinv Thousand Dollars to aid in the construction of th urownvme. iron Kearney and I'aciho Kail T.n.i The Election and voting on said question haying been on the 2th day of January. l,o. and the said Council having found the said electi on, and all the proceedings therewi'-h connected regular, and In accordance with law, caused said nrotxmition and result or the vote to be entered uoon the ramrrf nf saia iiy or urownvuie. The Council found the result of said Kiwtinn tn be as follows, to-wit: Total number of votes cast 151 No. of votes for Bonds and Tax Yes Irti No. of votes for Bonda and Tax No .0UO Majority of votes for Bonds and Tax Yes161 It is therefore declared bv the ssid Council thAt the proposition was adonted. and it whs ordered that a notice of the said adoption be published for two successive weeks in the Xrbrruka Advertiser and Srmi-nriUe Democrat newspapers. Given nnder my hand at Brownville, Nemaha County, Nebraska, on thin 15th day of February, 180. E. E. EB RIGHT, ilayor. J. C. McNAroirrojr. Clerk. ls-2t TV M. WYETH & CO., Wholesale Dealer In HARDWARE & CUTLERY No. 6 South Third, bet. Felix A Edmond sts ST. JOSEPH. MO. HARNESS, Skirting, and all kinds of Raddles. Leather, Bridles, Hardware, Ac., constantly on hand. Agents for Ditson's Circu lar Saws and Marvin's Safes. . . t-y JOTTN- Q. A. SMITH. JACOB MAROHN, UERCHA22T TAILOR, 7ft c w Eh O o 5 n 2 5 S a S H H M c3 a a a LOUIS WALDTEER. THE PIONEER, Is fully prepared to do all kinds of HOUSE,SIGN,CARRIAGE, Ornamental Painting, Gulldtng, Glazing, Papr hanging, Ac. PHILLIPS & BARNES' GREAT WESTERN Ui ery, Feed, Sale and Exchange FABLE Corner Main and Levee St .BUO" .BUOWNVILLE. HAVING purchased this Stable of A. P. Cosrswell.wenreprrrmml to furnish the best TEAMS, BLC'C'IES inn CAHKIAGEM In Southern Nebraska, at LOWEST CASH KATES, K(M m for Fifty Horses. Corral for Stock. Particu lar .mention paid to Feeding or Boarding Horses. j-ly TJIILLIl'S BAKNEH. r 0 Id P 5 I TO THE WORK INC! CLASS.-We are now pre Hired to furnish all classes with constant em plo;-ment at home, the whole of the time or for the spare moments. Business new, light and protituble. rerons ot either sex easily earn from ooc to 1 per evening, ana a proportional sum by devoting ttieir whole time to the business. Boys and girls can earn nearly as much as men. That all who see this no tice may send their address and test the business, we make this unparalleled offer: To such as are not well satisfied, we will send one dollar for the trouble of writing. Full particulars, a valuable san pie, which will do to commence work on, and acrnyof the Perile't Literary Oimpanion one of tne largest ana best tamily newspapers published all nent free by mail. Header if you want perma nent, profitable, employment, address, E. C. AL- LE N cfc CO, Augusta, Maine. lV3m Broad Street, betvreet 3d fc 4th, FREMONT, NEBRASKA. S. II. FOWLER, PROPRIETOR. Tis Ilouse Is within 50 rods of the U. P. R. R. and S. C. A I. R. R. Depots. Uacks leave lor West rol;it daily, and Lincoln tri-weekly. -tf M Q H o p o e e B & - C r . o I o o -i DR. WHITTIZR, A REGULAR GRADUATE OF ill MEIU'INE, as diploma at OiTice will sh-HV, bus been longer engaged in the tr' utnient of Vknkkkal, SEfAt. anil 1bivatk Diseas es tlian any otlier physician in St. Louis. syphilis, (Jonorrlia-, Gleet, Stricture. Orchitt is, Ili'ruia. and ltupture ; all urinary Diseases and Sy)liilitic or Mercurial A mictions of Throat, Skin or Booes. are treated with unparallelled sin cess. fr-permatorrhen. Sexual Pebbility and Impo tei cy, as the result of self abuse in youth, sexu al H'xeess In maturrr years, or otlier" causes, and wl ich produce sorue of the following eHVcts, as Ni cturnal J-'missiens, blotches, ilebility, di7.1 ne, dimness of sight, confusion nf ideas, evil forebodings, aversion to sia-iety of females, loss of memory and sexual pwwer. and rendering mi rriage improper, are permanently cureft. The Doctor s opisu-tuuities in hospital and private practice are unsurpassed, in St. Louis or an 7 other city. Back tiles of St. Louis pajiers prove that he has been l-ale here longvr thau an 7 otlier so advertising. The establishment, library, laboratory and appointments, are un rivalled in the west, unsurpaasvd aaty where. Ase, wijh experience, can be reliel upon, and the ucjetur can rerer toirany physicians through out the country. In past success awl present pixiition he stands without a competitor. Tlie Writing of a Physic-inn nhnac rep ntation is) I nioit-wiile should be worth readinc. Dci tor Whittifr publishes a Mfdirii' pn ,ph let relating to venereal diseases and n il.siis tr; ii-. and varied consequence of self-almae that wi 1 be sent to anv nddress in a seale! envelope for two stamps. Many physicians introduce pa tie its to the doctor alter reading his medical pii tiphlet. Communications confidential. A fri"iidly talk will cist you nothing. Othce cen tral, yet retired No. (17 St. diaries street, st. Lojis, Mo. Hours 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sundays 12 to 2 p.m. Zl-y LAFAYETTE MILLS. sitiateci on the Little Nemaha River, sixteen milei north or Hrowuviile, and fourteen southwest j of Nebraska City. Ha ving purcha.sel the entire Interest in the above Mill?', and thoroughly repaired and improved the samt , also erected a t: iere!o, I am now prepared to do all kinds of EXCHANGE or CUSTOM WOBK on short notice and reasonable terms. Lunberof all kinds. Flour. Meal and Feed, con- stantly on hand for sale, or in E X C II A X G E for Grain or Stock of any kind. AH lTork Warranted. D. C. SANDERS. Proprietor. -ly 'NVENT0RS and others Interested In Pat ent Mujrinext should a address I i K I ls(. ItilO.. Patent Lawvears and or'.4.vjNmth-st., Washington. If. C.. for Advice anil irrnlar. lWnt otitUneri fir no rtmrae. letter tri-ni Ifm. If. I'. Hollmmu. furmrrlu Ihin- JLmiixumer of JWen, datet W'ashinicton. Nfarch 30. 1: "I cheerfully commend to all oersons who may :iave business in the Patent Olhee the tirnt of J-lsoi Hros.. as gentlemen of nroniot business hab its, a: id in every respect worth v of confidence.' 1 c ncur in tue above. T.C. THKAK.n. l-3mi Late (bin. l"nU. wSsc The subscriber wishes to exchange a small Plantation near Memoliis. Tenn. for f; Kill tVPTWiV. KDI RrXIMFROVEP LAND. In Southern or bout I eastern Nebraska. i'or further particulars address, A. J. SrARTIX. U-3tD Memohia. Tenn. H OUOT CITY HOTEL. Cor. Xorth Market and 3 roadway, ST. LOUIS, MO. G. A. BOYD, PROPRIETOR. One block west of the North farlret Street reDOt or inn a. m. h. . The street cars pass this house ; i for al I parts of the city, F07 all purposes It is tha best 1 iotl I n tha citv. I i i w I .;: "' - 5 0 -viFy. ' EQL'iL foil CDs s: t i - m s hi 3 f as casawT 8 L LUG XOTICEs Legal X&tStm. Phinaas Jones, PlaintiiT. " Charles C, Eiiia, Defendant.) In the District Court. Nemaha County SpeciUe Performance. ' Charles C. Ell la will take notice th v Jones. ot the county of Nemaha. Stated vA6 did on the Str.1 day of February. i?n-',. petition n the Instrict Court iu sa.d unt the .said Charles C. Ellin, a non-ridMn,"f-.hin of Nebraska, wherein the said Jones 12111 cine performance of a contract for the & WriT5n,j:.dr,,J- of ,he following n5LTno situated in Nemaha County. NehrT--1 g-inning at the northeast cornr of iL?, l:vBl of the south west quaver of section tJl? b f township five ISK north of wn.J?'. ,,IBt,L.tn''nce, soutn "txteen ;- rod ?hi' south thirty decrees east, ..noiteen . Hi !u . teen (l., links, thence east thirtv tio ftMr?-.ai (l.t links, thence norta fonv-elght rf ! J"" degree, west, forty 071$? links, thence west thirteen rods to tnep?a,? pinning, containing five acres and nr4rinT b . Tn default of the sa7d EU J Tinke th d ance that a commissioner te'L?"- l ourt to make the same, m.i t,. .i,. .!,i4 Saul lands h nniiti .. .C ' " B plaintitrtherPin,t,ee;rabi;M1ea r'nU th. uerein te established " ? said Charles C. E!iis"ls notWed thath.- ' to appenrand answer snid ret't on , Mth day or April l!T0 rv-on oaor sa,l Ann me said Charles C. requirea lo beiore the 11 JJated t ebruary 22, IsTo, HrwKTT fr Newman, Atfys for piit .PIIINKAS J0XX vs f.r P' iT Administrator's Notice. To all parsons Interested : Notice is Iipt-. thnt Jnme A.Titos, as Art min 1st rat," 7Thi of Nathaniel (i. Thus, deceased h othce ot the Prohate Judze of v..wJ ,n "e State of Nebraska, his account r; ' . .Vuntr. as said Administrator, end that PridaTth. iLTJT" 1 1 . " u"'or' "" that Friday the NthT rch. A. 1 PC.), at the hourof lo clT time, and the said cilice of id pri?.k,' oi Mart Is the the place, lor e.i examining anrt allow,,,,, thT.-. lw NwN. Atfy fCVr1' JU,, Hkwett Probate Xotlee. ice Is hei filed 1 tin mi SH1C is designs as ihL lmh oil ce in Brownville as th- DTLi "KrJ An T n e w ett & "Sk. w) axaI t y if' n" LEGAL NOTICE. You will take notice that John T r. ' commenced an actio,, agauVs v,m in .hT,.".-- Court of Nemaha wnur Nehrslii wnr object and prayer of the petmon X "'obwS VtZ ment agamst you for the following J 'Jt Interest from the time below stated. . A ,1 with Irt rest from July 1st, H. ii, itL, est rn,D- S.-pteniber 2uth, l ;, u Sue np. ?n ' two l' eral proaiK'M.ry notes. The nHMiisitenrtidnvIt h.T ng been hasl. an onler of atlacnme,:t has bW Ls.sued and the following has been attached as m,r nronortr t,t.it- I ..i. i-. -...i i . ""your l!r.,vv n - url. Iff lir. .,.!)-...., ... x- . " ' nomimi u iin wnv p xamu,a ..ci,,nii .M.imn i.repn mis feen notitie, put tobiin tourhinir your pr.rty Hntl rrpil;u in hill niiKuvwIon nwn(ul..afc.; I - 1 ' qu.tion ed to plead answer or demur to ulaintiiT t.ri.. rr op huti.wo t . . l. .1.... . . . . . r "vii via C luc .fill Cli I V T'T .1 1 H P " .A. 1. I.H7II THOMAS A BMDALY , 17-4t Attorneys lor PluimiX , PROBATE NOTICE. Notice Is hereby given to all persons whom it my concern, tbut Andrew Sliafer lias made appllcatn to be appiinted guardian of the minor heirs n' Magdalene Sliafer decea-el ; and that the court bM apixiinted the 1st day of March l7it, at 10 n rkirk as the time, and the ollice of the Probate Juile ui the p!a-e, ofhearins said application and aptwint ing a guardian. Frobats Juugi JUSTliA Y XOTIVES ESTKAY SOTIf IU. Taken up by the undersigned. II vlusr one-hsirmll west of Nemaha CHy, Neiuiiha 1'omM.r. N-htjika on hebniary 1st, is.il, one two veiirol.-l rml iter white on belly, hush of tail white, arrt santll whii spot in forehead, crop 1 tight car, and aa snderkil In left ear. 17-it-pd W. H. H. KNICUT. JiR. iil iki:, jmm DEHTI.U Woul respertfMr announcethat b ha lociitediti Prnwnvd. and is now prparfi to perform. in Uir tiwt manner. ALf. oper ations pertalnin lo. the soienc of Ivn- - - tistry. Office Over City Prug Store, Irost room, lit yAGON &LACKSMiTHft? ONE DOOR WEST fF COURT IIol'SK. WAGOX MAKING. Iterainnjr, VV Flows, nnI all worlf dune In tiiebest manner am! on short notice. Satisfaction Kiarn anteed. ive him aeail. '."Ij. PHELPS HOUSE. . Oipnlte the Depot, PIIELFH CITY, 3IO, W. M. STEVEN."', FRocaiEToB. As erKxl accommodations and good stabling r offered as can be had in the West. i;-v'yi -r.T?:. C. SXOKF, BOOT & SHOE MAKER. Ho. 13 Main str-vt. imowxviLLE. Nta Has constantly on hand a superior stock of Boe and shoes. Custom work done fUU neatness ' " dispatch. j H. H. BRYANT, HOUSE SIGH, KID HE! P A INTER, Grainer Paper lltitter, NTo. SO ilAIN .HTKF.rT, '. TtroumxrlllA- TTAri-rasta. rw-trr ; J. K.TRETZ, i. nun AND SIGN PAINTER- OVER HF.I.MEH's) U'AS ?HP, RrotviivllIet Aebraslia. OFFERS hi Hcn'ioe to the vtihlic, with tlie conn. lent belief that his wor will m the approbation of hi patron. M-tf J Shellenberger Bros. WW rami No. 74, ItJcI'Iicrfton'fl lilock, BROWNVILLE, XEB-; SOLE AGKA'T.4 FUR . CANTON CLIPPER PLOVSIl THE BEST PLO W MADE! , NEW STEAM FERRY I! -e i i 7 . Tie BrowiiTilla Ferry Coxnpw-7 have now running between Nortli Star and Phelps City, Mo.,' ths new and commodious Steam Kerry MARY J. ARNOLD! THIS BOAT is entirely new. Jjg 1 power anl capacity to cross eeryuu that may eme In any weather. . j-nj pl- t'or crossing Cattle into or out of this (ftI,r trlct, this Is the best jaant ''heK.mr't "!rT cattle pens are air r.Lui u 13 m troui .'w.i . - ..... . - . I ready erecil at lhet. Lvpotat Pl.el, City, .'can . w mUe public tnal ail in our p M , wiur1 n"- this tne mosi reiiauir t,-rw"' - IIKOUNTILLE FKKKV 1S-2K-W Notice Is hPTPhv srlvon . x-..i... . his applU-ation in the lv,.K.vl , PnPe7 ha t County, Mateof NebrasS in k. .. of -N,'- nistratorof theestate ii,i" W'1"1?1 Ad- th ur 'ne JToa H., Vor RUn, to yHr . Jnt trt '!.'. r Vi.