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Local & Miscellaneous. 116 Fom a Mraar Tmr. -Ther will b a da i ce at the Ifcnton House, this eve ning. Drop in, friends, end show ihem how' its done. It will be a pleasant party. Baica Dwilliiici. Messrs. Stites and Robinson, have commenced the erec tion, on Hancock Street, ef , two brick dwelling, adjoining each other, two Mo ries high, 30 by 40 feet, on the ground. WtDDiae. We had the pleasure of witnessing a wedding ceremony, at the Benton House,' last Thursday, evening. We' wondered ,' if tome of the hearts of those bachelors, preset), were sot caused to ache', for the M good time coming." After the ceremony, the company indulg ed la a social dance. , Tarn FiasT FaosT. The first frost of the season, came on the night of the 15th. Jack came down on a grand scale, to make up for his late appearance. His performance was entirely satisfactory. Tac Bxxroir Hocsc. -It will be seen by the notice in to-day's paper, that the above popular hotel, baa in part, changed hands. J. F. Colfiuaa, is now sole pro prietor. The Benton House is one of the largest hotels in the Territory, and is well furnished. Under the tnanagemect f Mr. Coffman, so well and favorably kaowo to the public, we expect to see i continuation of that extensive patronage, this house has enjoyed, for the last year. Coffman is deservedly popular, with U who are acquainted with him. We wish bim success. ' . , Hon a Again Among the arrivals en the Steamer Emigrant, last Friday, we noticed ' that of Hon. C T. , Holloway, who hai been oa a visit to his friends east. The -Hon. gentleman, is looking well, and seems to be much pleased, with the im provements, made in Bellevue. since he left,' . Here is our g$5F Charley, (or ninety days. You ore ' dirk woloemed home, 'Stork at Platti-okd. A store has jut been' opjuJ 'by B. Mosely, at this point. 1 A large Mock of goods of all kinds, nisil of a tj'ood quHliiy, will be found. r This is it greut coiivfiiimtce to the squatters in thiit parf of rhe-'uoiity; and we doubt not, it will "i well puinuiiz"(l. . i . 1 i rnoLiri;. Hie mhI of tins Territory, is.iiii;Liy productive. ' V have seen pf cii.it!.-; of its products, that would set our eastern neighbors all in .the thade. Robert Laing, of ' FnirviewY Sarpy County, has just left at our office, a mam moth beet, grown by him, which weighs 19 1-2 pounds, and measures 2 feet 3 iq'ches in circumferance. R. V. Bulkeley of this city, has raised a beet, in his garden, which measured 2 1-2 feet id length. It was a blood beet' , ;A D. Jones, of Omaha, showed us a squash, 7 1-2 feet, in : circumference, and is still growing. . . TAiiTtD Home. Stephen II. Wattles ' arrived home, last week, where he has been, on a short to.ir, to purchase the rolling stock, for his new livery stable, on Alain St., which is expected every day. He has a good brick building, and is just the man to run an institution of this kind, which we glory iii having in our midst, as one of the luxuries, of this country of fast horses and good roads. f " The weather, most of the time, during the past week, has been wet and cold Sunday was rainy and unpleasant ; and as but few ventured out of their domicile, public preaching, M went by default.", ... In the morning, a few stray snow flakes, were coursing their way downward, re minding us of what is yet to come. Boats AaniviD. The Emigbavt ar. rived Friday evening, Oct 16, and land d a lot of passengers, and freight. The Omaha Citt, arrived Oct 19. . The La con, a stera wheel boat, arrived the same day. This is her first trip to our port. . , , . The well vknown, and popular boat, Omaha, Capt. Wineland, and J. Jewett IVilcox, Clerk, arrived Oct 20. , She thought up a large number of passengers. . We acknowledge the receipt of a package of late St. Louis papers, with the cornpli , menu of - Mr. Wilcox. Much obliged. Yf hope to hear from you, again. ' Cou R. Lovs.ov. Notwithstanding the hard times, the Col. continues V. build and improve as though all were prospe rous and easy. His square, from the nu merous building completed and in course of erection, presents the appearance of a young'erty, ly'JtetW id fact, a quiet way; thr- Col. has done ,eV much, 'ffjnot ore, to advance the interest of this place, than Huy one of our enterprising e tizens. He has built a great number of first claw, substantial houses, and still continues to build. Success to you Colonel, you will ..Oat AaA,Scair. All of our merchants and business men, refused yesterday, to take this money. ' we believe the reason assigned, for hot taking it is, that they cannot get other currency, even in Omaha for it, without toeing 20 per cent 1 j . ?. Sttatisa MoiMK. This gentle man visited us last week, we had a good old fashioned time with Julius, at we were wont to have, when he lived in the old log house at the foot of Main Street The boy is looking as well, and seems to have per fectly recovered from the severe attack of the Ntbra$kian, without leaving a scar, or the trace of a scratch. . FoNTtiviLLfe Bait a. We are often asked many questions concerning the at fairs of this institution. We believe it has paid all its deposiiers, and we attach no blame to its Cashier, Mr. Town, who was the principal manager; and who has now gone east; leaving the concern in the hands of its assignees. Of the outcoming of the whole matter, we have no hesitation in saying, that we do not believe it will, or can redeem a tingle dollar of its issue People may at well be undecieved in this matter, first as last The bills are, as a few days will show, entirely worthless. The Illinois Central Rail Road, have made an assignment MASONIC. A Th regular meetings of Nebraska Vjf Lodge. No. 184, of Free and Accepted r Mason, will bs held at Masonle Hall, en tbt second and fourth Tuesday evenings of acb month, at 0 1-2 o'clock. L. B. KINNEY, W. M. n r ine rpnir meetings or. oeuevue ionge, No. 4, will be hold on Saturday evening of each wee"k, at 7 o'clock, P. M. Brothers of the order who may be tn our city on that evening;, are respectfully invited to attend. W. H. COOK, N. G. W. W. HARVEY, Sec'y. . " .1 im ...it- ' - MARRIED, v In this city, at the Benton House, on the evening of the 16th Inst., by the Rev. O. Chaucer Goes, Mr. J. H. Young to Miss Or pha Henry, both of Omaba City. ' 1.1st of Lettters. Remaining in the Post Office at Belle vue, Nebraska, Oct. 1st, 1857: James II. Brown. ffleal Barnard. Aron Browtr Snmul Boyce. George B. Bnird, Barnctt Brady. George Baird, A. K. Brigs. . Geise Blakeart John Bell. 3. i Miss A. E. Boegel. J. M. Bell. Rumsey Coy." ' ' W. S. Crsiir. ' " John F. Calston. ' Wm. W.. Clark: f Miss Reb'e Common. Wm. Colt. Rev. T. H. Canfleld. Eugene Caldwell. .!:': .' '!'! D. v .' f '"7u0'j' Wm. D. Delashmutt, E. C. Davison. Mrs. Zoa Ducharm. ' Bennett Doeherty. James Day. - - , ,t ' , E. David Ekles. Micheal Egan. , Freman Freeman. . D. II. Forman. George W. Fray. John Foster. G. Charles W. Gilmore. Wm. Ggrhan, Jr. Wm. Gilmore, Jr. . Hudson OeOfge. , Narcissa J. Gilmore ... Misa Mary A Hart. Philander Ilepson. Mrs. Susan Howag. Geojge W. Hewitt. Mrs. Sarah Howard, T. a. Haycock.1' Mrs. Elizabeth Hunt John Hays. ' Ralph Hall. . . , i . . , James H. Kneland. JohnKnerr,3. Wilhelmine Knoak. W. Kafseburger. James V. Kirvao. Mrs Bridet Kibbe. '! " ' tt. L! .. . . ... . ., Misa A. Linehan, 2r Ad win Lott,' ' 7. James Lamport, 2. O. E, Leighon, 2. J. E. Mason. . Peter Morris. John MicDonagh. ' . p. " W, F. Piper. James Turnan. - H, M Preed. ' John Pope. Paul W. Rockey. , ; W. W Stewart, 2. William Stewart ' Joseph B. Strickland. Annie D. Smith. J . MichalSawerheefer. Dr. Sherward. : Dr. Wm. Street 1 Samuel Stewert, 2. D. Sawer. ' J. W. Statan. ' T. John or A Thomas. R. Thomas. , , Miss Hariett Parpte. T. J. Torry, 2. , John Taylor, 2. Michel Tiernao. i Frank Turner. ' William Taiper. Robert Tom peon, Miss A. Tozier. j .... . V.: .f t John W,.Vanetter.. ;. ' , , ; i ; W. , Fred. Wilbe, 2. , , E, C Warner. James T. White. Herrmann Weis. Henry T. Windiate. Stewart Wilson. Miss E. Walbridge. John Ward. Held for want of proper direction Mr. Eden Saodeliir, Box 210. K. T., in care of Mr. Bertbow or Mr. YoungsJed. Persons calling for any of the above leu ters, will please say "ad vended. LB. KINNEY, P. M A CARD TVURINO atvabaenea la be aaat W H. U Harvey, will be la say office ta atteM to Business rorpse. (17 w. n. cook. raiTt MITI battels &tmetz; nrOL'LJ) respectfullv announce to the la Y V-haWtata at Befleuve, aad vicinity, that they have pened a store, on the corner or Main ana Zlit vtreete, and now oner ror sale, a variety of goods, wbloh are eottrely new, consisting or Dry Goods arid Clothing, 1 ' 1 Boots and Shoes, . : , Groceries, Liquors,',,',, '" Drugs, Medicines, Paints and Paint Brushes ' ' Oils and Varnish, WindowGlassofallsii.es, : China and Glass Wsre, Hats and Caps, Buffalo Shoes, . t - 1 1 1 j i . 1 j 1 1 : ; AiianKeis ana , j , iur Gloves. ' The above articles are of the first qualitv, and aa one of us remains constantly In it. Louis, selecting goods, and watching the mar ket, we ieel confident, tha We can sell as cheap, or cheaper, than any oW else Jn Us went. , - - . ? .. 1 The publU are Invited to gke'us a tall sad l 4k. I. n. k...lu.. we will buy farmer's produce at the highest prices. . Give us a call, at the new store, corner of Wain aud 21st Streets, Bellevue, Nebraska Territory. ' Bellevue, Bept. 10, l8o7. 4tf i '' " NOTICE IS hereby gives, that the County Commit loners of Sarpy County, will meet at the bouse of Bernhard Alyers, In said County, on Tuesday, Nov. 17'h, 18S7, at 0 o'clock, In the forenoon. In answer to a petition signed by several Inhabitants, to view snd locate a road, which IS proposed to run from Bellevne. to Intersect the Territorial Road, at Bernhard Myers, and rrrteelng the Papllllon Creek, at the People's Bridge, or la that vlclnlty.Nvhlch. in the iudgments the of Commissioners, will be for the best Interest of the settlers. And said Commissioners will meet on the evening of said day. at the Benton House, at 4 o'clock, to hear all parties interested in said road. :: . . By order of the Connty Commissioners. , STEPHEN D. BANGS, 49: T T County pierk of Sarpv. County. , ' 1 ! " ' f 1 t. '! NOTICE IS hereby riven, that the County, Commis sioners of Sarpy County, Will meet at the house of Charles Wilson, near Buffalo Creek, on Monday, October 2r, 18S7, to view and lo cate a publie road or' highway, from the city of Bellevue, to the elty of Plattford, in aatd county, commencing at the latter point, across Sections 18. 17, HI, and 19. in Township 12, Range II, thence to the most suitable point for crossing Buffalo Creek, thence by the moat practicable route to the elty of Bellevue. Said Commissioners will meet on the even Ing of said day, at th house of Alfred Mat this In the elty of Plattford. to bear all par tiea interested In locating said road.' Dy order of trm unnniy UinmisMnnrs.. -' -STEPHEN D. BANGS, ' ' "' ' ' ' - i ' Clerk of Sarpy County. ' Bellevne, Sept. 23, 1857. , - 40 PLATTE B1TEB PEBRT., .,; THE Platte River Ferry Company have their Ferry 1n successful operation at the MOUTH of PLATTE RIVER This route ia six eaiks shorter than that by Cedar Island, and ia a much better route. EXPERIENCED AND CAREFUL ME Will be in attendance at all times to accommo date the traveling public. Rates of Ferriage aa low as any other point. . W. M. SLAUGHTER. Plattsmouth, Aug. 1, 1H57. 3m 40 BRICK AND LUMBER. A LARGE quantity of first rate Brick and 'Lumber. for Safe, at reasonable rates. Enquire at my OffUce near the Benton House. 35 ' ,' , JOSEPH E. PRAY. STOVES! STOVES!! STOVES!!! THE undersigned takes this, method of in forming the citizens of Bellevue, and vicinity, that he has just received the ,Lacet Afi Bst assortment ot i i j. j. v i Cooking. Parlor aV Office itoves. ever brought to this Territory. 1 He Would res pectfully invite all 1b want of Stoves, to call snd examine for themselves. I am also manufacturing . ' TIN-WARE of all kinds, such ss Buckets, Corns Povs, fAKssTaAiHKss ate., &.C., and all articles in my line of business. . GlTParttcutar attention paid to Roormo, Spootiko and job work of every description. All work warranted to eive satisfaction. Or ders solicited. Mv place of buslneea is oppo site the Printing Office, Bellevue, N. T. n35-tf. SAMUEL SNYDER. DISSOLUTION 07 COPARTNERSHIP. NOTICE The subscribers hereby ivs notice that the copartnership heretofore existing between them under the name and style of Todd fc Smith, ia thla day dissolved by mutual consent..,' All debts due to or against the firm will be settled bv Burton W. Todd. ,; ; BURTON W. TODD. .! i E. P 8MITH.. ?. Bellevue, August 12, 1857. ... 40 TERRITORY OF NEBRASKA, I , ,. COUNTY OF 8ARPY. , J ss ' NOTICE is hereby riven, that the County Commissioners .oi, fearpy County, wiQ meet oa Monday, Sept. 21st, A. D. 1857, at the bouse of Maj. Wataon, at 9 o'clock, A.M. to view and locate a publie road front the city of Bellevueoa the bast route to the cor ner of Sections 2, 3, 10, and 11, in Township 13, north, RaBgsA V t tbf nee west in the line between bections 3, and 10, to the corner of Recti ns 3, 4, 0, and 10, in the same Town ship and Range thence westerly oa the moat practicable route through An. ereon's Grove ; thence weaterly to the Platte or Elkhorn Riv er's.' Said Coaifiissionere will saeet on the evening of said day, at 4 o'clock, at the Ben ton House, Bellevue. to hear all parties inter ested in locating ana establishing Mid road or highway. i i : 1 1 y : By order of the County Commissioners. L.S. STEPHEN D. BANGS, -' Clerk of Sarpy Co. Bellevue, Aug. 18, 1897. 41 NOTICE! aV LL persons indebted to Clarke aVBro., SCsV will come forward immediately and pay up. 44 A word to the wiae is sufficient" CLARKE at BRO. Bellevne, Aug. 12, 1S97. tf. LOCH f. BASTtLS. Tailoring ! Tailoring I ..The onderslgaed begs leave to inform the citizens of Bellevue and vkSnity that be ie prepared to do custom work, ia the latest fashion and most approved style. He feels eoafUlent that hia work is unsurpassed East or Weet j and by moderate prices respectfully solicits a sbars of the public patronage. He will slways bs found ready to receive orders at the Befieyua Housa, 1 JOSEPH BRAT. Bslltvue, N. J. Majeji 11th l7f ; v - ' .. ; i 1 PALMER k AVERILL'S COLUMN. PALMER Sc. AVERILL Whokult ail Retail Dealera In C H I N A, GLASS AND ueenwarc5 3'"' MUCOUS;2"" And Fancy Goods, TABLE CUTLERY, il r . i n 1 l i BRITTA2T1A WAES, &c. Our stock is entireljr nevr, yery large, and carefully selected, and by 'adhering strictly to the ' cash systern, we are able . '! to offer very great in-, ducementt to all who !. , 1 ! . .1.1 Vl !-' ; ' .. r-Td.l ' ' niay favbt us with 1 ; ' ;; a call. PALMES ft AVEEILL, . BELLEVUE STORE. Corner of Jefferson and 27th street, , , : Opposite the Fontenello Bank, ' BELLEVUE, NEBRASKA WOULD RESPECTFULLY eall the at tentton of the citizens of Bellevue, flar- fy county, and the surrounding country, to heir new and aelected Slock of ( - ' DBT GOODS'. ,-V:7' TAJTCY GOODS, 0R0CESIES HAEDWAEE, I 'in i , -ot.:; : I . ! ..I. 1 ; , I,,., , ,. I Which they offer at Wholesale and Retail at f rices 30 per cent, lower than ever before of ered til this city. Ws ran and will sell uoofls ss lowir not towertnaa taey can be bouchtlrl Omabayor BldnCitr. Please call and examine for yourselves. -1 - - ' rALMbU a AYEH1LL.' Bellevue, May 28, 18A7. , :Just BfscelTecT. and foale A LARGE stock of Furaihars. consieUne in part of Wod, Rush, Spindle, Split BotUxn, Jenny Llnd, Maple. Maboganv, Children's and Office Chairs, Rockers, Ac.i bureaus, Center, Card, Office, Breakfast and Dinner Tables, Leaf, Toilet, Work and Wash Stands. Office Desks, 6ofa and Sofa Lounges, Double and Single Lounges, Trundle Beds, Bedsteads of varioua kinds, Tin Safes, Mattresses, fcc, lie. Terms cash. PALMER ft. AVERILL. 33t. I .;o..M A JUST RECEIVED,, a large end Ane assort ment of Cent's Shoes and Gaitera. 33tf , . PALMER t AVERILL. ANOTLER LOT of Clothing tnst received at 33tf PALMER a. AVERILL. PALMER ft AVERILL have oa hand a lot ef. fine Black Doesaln snd Caesime slid, a large lot of fancy Cassimerea. Those wishing a good article would do well to call and examine the above. ' 33li N AILS and GLASS Cheap at the BELLE VUE 8TORE. . ... . ... CUTLERY A large assortment of Pocket Knivee, Knives and Forks, fte., at the BELLEVUE STORE. VT A large stock of READY-MADE CLOTHING, at Eastern Prices, caa be found at the BELLEVUE STORE. m30-tf. rpHE LARGEST LOT of Furniture 4 ad A Crockery ever broueht to the Territory, can e leuna at I'ALMtK , AVCiiiLL'S I? LOUR, Salt, Salmon, Mackerel, aad Cod ish, at wholesale or Retail, by . , in- PALMXR ft AVfRUX'B. A GOOD ASSORTMENT of Glaaa Ware at f ALUFR A AYERILL'S. . .. i. - i i! . r !, ' i . . PHD 1 1 BELLEVUE Commercial lEmiiorium ! ! rpHE undersigned respectfully solicit the attention of the citliens of Bellevne and vicinity, , A to their emenelve Sesortmeat nf goods, embracing every vsriety ususlly lent In Hie went. The attention of the ladirs la particularly failed to our Inrpe assortment ff lre-s goode, ronsistlng In part of silks, French and American Jaconet and Organdy Lawrm, liersgea, l)e Laines, Ac. Figured and Plain SwIm, Jaconet and Bonk Mimllne, Calicos, Riblrons, Artifi cial flowers and Wreaths, Dress Trimmings, Hosiery, Bonnets, Flats, Ac. H300TQ c3 SHOES. Ladies fine morocco slippers, kid and mororrn himkliia, pa rod I ties, and Jenny Mini, kid, an ameled and calf skin lacs bouts, black and colored gaiters, Ac. Cent's fine tnororco and cslf skin boots, fine cloth, calf skin and patent leather gaiters, sew'J and psg'd inonroes, slippers, Ac. Childrsn's shoes, a great variety. Men's and boys' Hue felt, wool, Panama, cuiracua, seanette, Leghorn, plui, - a great variety. , OLOTJCIING. llie Isrgeat stock ever opened In this county, ronsistlng of colts, pnf . vents, stiiils, col lata, over-alls, Ac. of alt sues, styles, and quality, for men, boys and chiltlruii. .:. ' r A great variety of both English and American manufacture, Carpenters' tools, Ac. Houio ksepers and builders will fliuflt to their advantage to call before purchasing elsewhere. ALSO, Queonsware, MeJiciuas, Eitrects, Oysters, Clioict Cigars, Furniture, Flour, AUo, a lare Orooorios, A tl tha hfli aWif1a lm..Oia. wwlll. b ki . u t ii . . t , . . i. i. i I " ""i inrniiuneu, win us soit low lor essh. -All kinds of merrbaiitshle country produce taken In exchange for goods. Also Dry Hiilee. Furs. JlC. Thankful fop tlm lihpral nilrnniir. h.r.lr.r,.r. ..t..i..i I ... i . . -i.r tsns of tills county, ws earnestly solicit Its continuance. ' tw omviiv ADVi:imsrjn:Ts. WOOLWOllTIIS NEBRASKA IN 1857. THIS work will again be ready for delivery by the 17th inat. The first supply was re ceived lsst week and waa immediately sold. ' A new County Map, corrected by Mr. E vers, according tn the county boundaries establish ed by the Legislature last winter, has been engraved expressly for the work, and will ap pear In the next edition. Besides a history of the Territory, lie con dillnn and prospects, the work contains the rlaim laws of Nebraska, and a digest of the United States pre-emption laws, making a complete pre-emptor'e guide. Every person Interested in Nebraska should havs a copy of the work. Price, with the map, 75 cents; without the ma n, 00 eenta. Single copies ma li ed, postage paid, on receipt of price, to any part of the country. . v.. C. C. WOOLWORTH, Omaba, June 11, 1H57 32tf Publisher. 13QOKS, STATI ON K II Y AND PAPER HANGINGS. A complete assortment at . , . , WOOLWORTH'S Bookstore, . umatia City, w. T. W Special agent for School Books. ' w32 , . A. JOXEI. UKO. W. WOOD. THE LARGEST Drug & Chemical Houso IN THE WEST. OMAHA CITY,' NEBRASKA TERRITORY ; r JONES & WOOD, v Wholxsalk aid Ktrtii DtALras I Drugs,..,.. . , , . . Chemicals, --: M , - TainU, '.7., ..' ', , '. . Oils, . . . ., , - Dve Stuffs, - 'Window Glass, Wines, Liquors, . C,i!,r, 1 - Tobacco, ftc. fte. ftc. Having purebaaed tbe entire stock of DRUGS and FANCY GOODS formerly be. longing to C. A. Henry ft Co., together with our own full purchases, we are now enabled to offer the public as complete an assortment of DRUGS and FANCY GOODS as can be found -west of Uie Mississippi river. Onr stock is of magnitude enough to supply the whole Nebraska trade t and bavinr been pur chaaed under the most favorable circum stances, ws feel assured in our statement, that if Fine Goods, as regards quantity, qual ity and price, are any object to those dealing in DRUGS and MEDICINES, ws can offer these inducements to a greater extent than any other house In the West. Country Merchants and Physicians are requested to examine our stock before purchasing eUewhere no 13-tr ju.-t3 & wuujj. NO MORE HARD TIMES. .'Tie. SO r.-i B M PIliE,,... , . , HAS established himself in a NEW GRO CERY STORE.ia Bellevue. on Mission Avenue, east of Msin Street, where he will keep constantly on hand, all kinds of fresh Aircertea, ajv . -; .tF'ivi3 "7 v c z Coflea, - . . Teas. Rice, Fish, iit. He has also a choice lot of Honors, and ev ery other article usually kept in a Grocery Store. VX beat 'market ia kept la the base ment story, tot ths accommodation of the cit izens of Bellevue, and vicinity. 35 3m nX "EICHEB ft CAVMSTORT, MERCHANT TAILORS, WOULD respectfully Inform the citizens . of Bellevue and vicinity tbit they have commenced the TAILORING BUSINESS in the building formerly fu-"n!v by J. M. Bar- tay,coreer MAIN street ar Ml IN AVt.l UE, and Intend keepinf eonstantly on band CLOTHE ; , . , , , i , CASS1MERES. sad VF.STINGS, ANTiich will be made up to order witU seat ness and dispatch. Also, Fl'KS and HIDES bought or taken In exchange for goods. no 31-tf. VOU ftALEi A valuable timber Claim of inn. ere., with in three miles of Btllei Ci'y,ftraale. En j'ilretbisOf5tt, 37tf. I riw -f rt.ri 1J Glassware, I'er'umory, lls.iontfs, JVeacrvod Fruits, Tobacco, Wooden Ware, Fish, &c. stock of choice BKATUN ft ROWLES, Maln8treet. SI'RIXG AUIUVGFJILXT. Regular Packet for Kansas, Leavenworth, Weston, St. Joseph, Hsvnnnah, Iowa Point, Nebraska City, Bellevue, Council Bluff's, OmatiA and Florence. lSZJH TH' nw elegant Passenger 8tr,"ne' Florenco, J. Throck-a.iTaiars-ieini0, tonf Master, J. E. Gorman, Clerk, will commence her tripe as a regular packet in the above trade, on the opening of navigation In the eprltig, and will remain in It throughout the season. The Florence having been built under the superintendence of the uneerslgned, expressly for the trade, Is of extraordinary strength, and well adapted to It In every particular. A rea sonable share of the patronage of shippers, and the public generally. Is reepectfully soli cited. J. TIIKOCKMUKTON, Maater. 25-a J. K. Gorman, Clerk, season auraxcemextT Regular Packet for Kansas, Nebraoka City, Bellevue, Com cil lilufls, Omaha, add Florence. THE new and efecant Steamer Min-ne-ha-ha. Capt. Charlee Baker. Master. Hntrhl mnn. Clerk, will run as a regular packet, to the above and all Intermediate points on the Mis- miunrivrr, ami persons can rely upon tier con tinning tn the trade regularly during the aeason. The Min-ne-ha-ha is an entirely new boat, built expremly for the Mi-sourl River trade, and being fitted up In the latest and most ap proved style, her officers feel confident, that atrlct attention to the comforts of Passengers, and to business, will mske her the favorits b-at lit ths trade. ' CHAS. BAKER. Master. Hctchimsom, Clerk. JI. TClarke,Agent. 26 s BOOWrBOOTSll BOOTSTir ffHF' subscriber has just received FORTY vA CASKS of GENTLEMEN'S BOOTS, of all kinds and sizes, direct from one of tbe best manufacturing cstahlishmente in New Eng land, mads expressly to order and warranted. These boots being from the same hones aa those I received lsst year, la the best recom mendation that can be given them. The sub scriber defiei any other firm in tbe Territory to produce aa good a lot of Boots, and to sell them at such low prices. Sold either by tbe case or single pair. Call and examine for yourselves. RUBEN LOYEJOY. Bellevue, Septra, 1S57. 43 tf. THE CHICAGO CITY INSURANCE COMPANY. OFFICE t Room No. 1 Masonic Temple, Dearbop Street, Chicago. CAPITAI,, 150,000. DIRECTORS! KDMCSB CAHriCl.n, ISAAC COOK, H. A. WTKCOOr. MEKBV CHAPMAN, H. 8. MOMaOt, OFFICERS: Edmund Canfleld, Prei., Wm. 8. Batei, Seo'y, Henry Chapman, Treas. THIS Company was organised on the 27th day of March, A. D. 1855, under a spec ial charter from the Legislature of Illinois, and business commenced under ths most fa vorable auspices. Its establishment has been upon a firm and reliable hasia, and in view of it atabilitv,aoundnees,and permsnenry, ranks aa one of the first Insurance Companies in the county. To those desirous of protecting themselves against Iossr dsmsgs by Fire, or f erils of the Sea, they beg leavs to offer the ollowhig REFERENCES. Messrs. Stone ft Witt, Cleveland, Ohio. WUliama ft Avery, Chicago, III. Norton ft Brother. " " Stone ft Boomer, " II. S. Dursnd, Pree. Racins ft Miss. R. R. eo. C. Northrup, Cash. Racine Ce. Bank. Wm. P. Llnd, Esq., Milwaukee. J. d. Couroe, Esq. Racins. - Ashley Gilbert, Cash. ComM B'k, Chicago. Henry Farnham, President Chicago ft Rock islsnd Rail Road. Danlsl P. Rhodes, Esq., Cleveland, Ohio. . Thomas Campbell, Esq., Springfield, 111. , Hoa R. Chamberlin, St. Louis, Mo. ' " Messrs. Wadsworth, Welle ft Seymour, Chicago, III. . Messrs. I. II. Bnrch ft Co., Chlcsgo Bank. Messrs. G. W. Sixer ft Co. Chicsgo, III. Win. Blanchard. Eaq., Morris, III. 3(esrs. H. C. ft- O. C. Ceok . Co., Rtck ford. 11). Meass. II. Wheeler ft Son, Aurora 111. Messrs. Judd, Suil'h ft Prstti D'xon. II'. Nehamiah Case, Esq., ButTalo, N. Y. Wm. B. Fundv, Eo., Rnrinefield, 111. fien. 1. Cvii, 'Springfield, ID. Richard Ivers, Esq., St. Louis, Ma. St JOnN J. TOWN, A;-4.t at reMeyae