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BELLEVUE GAZETTE. llKNltY M. IHMtT, News mul I.i'Cdl IMitor. DCLLEVUe, N. T. THURSDAY, NOV. "0, 1S57. Hard Times. Although our eastern exchanges bring in news of mobs, riots, nnd starvation, on account of hard times, we feci thankful that here in Nebraska, wo have an abun dance of everything thai is essential for comfort. Tlmt money is scarce, is true, but tho fertile plains of Nebraska, have produced an abundance to sustain life nnd ten wfl have no poor wo sny no poor, for every cne has plenty within his reach. Wages for nil kinds of labor, are nearly n good as ever. The practical working of theso limes in the ve?t, aro showing most conclusively, tho false reasoning of soino crokers in tho eastern pnpm last spring, concerning speculation in the west. What a contrast ! Tho western pio neer senior, who left tho homo of his youth, and nil the dear social relations of life, together with its comforts and luxu ries, to make a home upon tho fertile prai ries of Nebraska, has raised the past summer, twice tho amount he needs, of the necessaries of life, whilst panic, pau perism and beggary, are staring thousands of honest people in tho face, in eastern cities, who would have removed here, but for tho continual cry of " speculations in wild lands, nnd tity lots." Arrival r.ttraorriiiiary. Chapman 11.11. Chapman Hon. Bird 13. Chapman, tho pscudo delegate, arrived at Omaha lust neck. This most extraor dinary personago has been among his toadies, cronies and topis, for a few days past, telling lliciu whnl a LION he was at Washington, and what a power of influ ence he exerts there how familiar ho is with old Buck ; how much the Adminis tration regretted that the peoplo of Ne braska, had not sent him to Congress and to quote his own language, " by gosh, how thunder struck they were nt Wash ington, when Judgo Ferguson arrived, with tho certificate of election, as Dele gate" and again, how ho had offered to compromise with the Administration, old Buck nnd hii Cabinet the great demo cratic party throughout tho Union, and Judge Ferguson in particular, if they would appoint him Governor of Nebras ka; and how owe slrickeu James Buchanan felt, in the presence of so much human greatness as his (Chapman's) highness. When Congress shall have assembled, we opine that even the impudenco of Bird, will not bo sufficient to enable him to stand tho contest. l or thr n, i!rvu v..it,-u I iVe nre in ri.C(.ipt uf ,10 i.',,lwjy ner. Ma. r.i.noH: Lj.l Bullous Pictorial, Frank Leslie's II- Presuming thnt many in the fur histrated Newspaper, Harper's Weekly, spun, Council muffs ami rt. Keurncy Mlllltary Iload. We give below, a synopsis of the Bridges on tliU Iload, as far as they are finished, west from Omaha, which urc as follows : Omaha Bridge, at Omaha, JO ft First Pappillion, 7 miles, 100 Second " 11 " 100 . " Elkhorn. 23 1-2" 200 Raw Hide, 27 50 Amount of Earth Excavation, for grud ing the road, thirteen thousand yards. These Bridges aro tho most important partof ihe work, tho grading bein but a small item in the expense. The Bridg. es are built of the best quality of nuie rial that could be obtained, nnd are of i character for durability, superior ta any built in the Missouri valley. The whole work now completed, ready for ue, speaks admirably for the efficient manu merit and ability of Mr. M. J. Ragan, as a contractor. It has been our pleaure to have the acquaintance of Mr. Ragnn, since his arrival here, lust spring, from St. Iuis, when he commenced this work. Aside from his superior business qualifi cations and popularity as a reliable and responsible contractor, he i a gentleman possessed of those high social qualities, that we delight to meet. He left our city on board the steamer Isabella, for St. Louj, last Saturday. By his uniform, urbane and courteous manners, and his noble and generous nature, he has left a host of warm and admiring friends in Ne braska. Last, though not least, Mr. Ra gan is a thorough going, active, straight haired Democrat. Ho carries with him, our warmest wishes, for his success in any enterprise he may undertake. Bettiwo on Elections. The Su preme Court of Tennessee, in session at Knoxviile, decided the other day, that betting on an election held out of the State, is not indictable in Tennessee. Betting on the result of an election, for instance, is not an offence againt the laws tf Teiuicce. west, understand but very little about the St. Nicholas Socinble, in tho city of New Voik, allow mo to ninke a few remarks respecting it. Several of such Sociables, exists in the city, during tho winter months. First and foremost of which, stands tho St. Nicholas, composed of the best and first classes of the city. The object of theso Sociables, is the cultiva tion of the social nature, not by sensual pleasures nnd nppethites not by cold, stoicnl indifferenco to each others welfare, but by the extension of a warm hand nnd a still warmer heart, a feast of reason and a flow of soul. This Sociable meets every two weeks. Tho evenings nre principally spent in dancing, nnd other social exercises, closing with refreshments necessary for tho sustenanco of nature. Oft mi tho members of the nssociation, will take a moonlight excursion, a sleigh ride and other diversions, calculated to awak en tho otherwise dormant feelings of our social nature, nnd call them into vigorous action. Man being a social being, de mands the pleasures of social life, and this demand must nnd will bo granted. If it is refused gratifications in one way, it will seek it in an other. If tho super stitious professor of religion, frowns dow n amusements, thnt aro in themselves inno cent and harmless, this demand of our na ture, w ill be tnut by a resort to the broth, el, and other places nf vico and corrup. tion. In the enjoyment of these, man hood will be debased, friends disgraced, and society ruined. Tho St. Nicholas Sociable has done more to keep young men virtuous and temperate, than many are wont to suppose. Their winter even ings have been spent in the best society, tending to elevato unJ refine, rather than debase nnd ruin. During my connection with it, I must say, that my enjoyments wcro of the highest and purest character. I was led by my relation with such an as sociation, to respect my self more highly than ever, thereby to honor the body of which I wns a member. I hope that it will long exist, carrying out the mission, for which it was organized. To you, members of ihe St. Nicholus Sociable, I return many thanks for the kind wishes expressed for my future wel fare, in your resolutions, as adopted on receiving my resignation. J. E. T. Cleveland, X. T. Among tho many thriving interior towns of Nebraska, none stand more con spicuous than the one above mentioned. Cleveland is situated on the Loup Fork of the Platte River, SO miles west of Omaha, and just half way between Omaha and Fort Kearney, in the Platte Valley, upon the North side of the river. It is direct ly on the Council Bluffs and Fort Kear ney Military Road, as will be seen in to day s raner, is craued and the streams bridged to this point. It is too well known to mention the fact, that this is the great thoroughfare from tho Missouri River, overland, to California, via Fort Larimie, South Pass, nnd Utah. In addition to tho numerous advantages presented in the locution of Cleveland, as regards its beautiful and commanding position it has the advan tajrfl of tho rich nnd fertile valleys of these two great streums ubove mentioned an abundance of stone of a superior quality for building, and what is the great desideratum in this country large tracts of saw timber and cedar, so valua ble for fencing, ore in abundance. The rapid and unprecideutcd settlement of the lunds adjacent to Cleveland, the last six months, is an evidence of the high esti mate in which these lands are held, by those in search of new homes having those natural requisites so eagerly sought for in this western country. The Company who are building the town of Cleveland, have already erected a new Hotel, forty by sixty feet, two sto ries high, a building of fine proportions and of the best materials, a great portion being pine. Many good substantial houj es, of a character that would grace any city, are completed, und occupied on the town Kite. Two large and expensiv steain saw mills, are already in full blast in the valley of the streams on which thi town is situated. A treaty has been formed with the Pawnees, by Gen. Geo W. Denver, on the pri of the govern ment, by which the Indian title to these lands have been extinguished, and they nre now open for settlement, la consderation of the fact, that the tow of Cleveland was only laid out last spring and the amount of substantial improve ments made wiihin that time the supe rior advantege and facilities for bui'.din a town, and its ceutrulity of location it has a future which, as a portion of our ana l.mcrsons Mnraziiifl and iutnams Monthly, for November, from the Book nd Periodical Store of C. C. Woflworth, Omaha. Tho Family Herald is a new paper, published in New York. It con tains the latost news of the day. Ballou's, Leslie's, and Harper's, aro well known to io reading public. Emersoii'r Maga- ino nnd Putnam's Monthly, have been united, and the number now before us, is io second issue of theso combined peri odicals. It contain much interesting matter. The two poems, The Eppinjr lunt, by Tom. Hood, illustated, and My -ittle Boy and I, nre, to the lovers of poe try, well worth tho price of this number. Honor to whom Honor is Due. The cilieus of Bellevue, arc rejoiced to see, onco more, carpenters at work on io School llouso, and by appearances, it will soon bo completed. At a meeting ailed SJino few evenings since, a com mittee was chosen, consisting of N. C. West, Win. H. Smith, and Jos. E. Pray, or the purpose of seeing thnt the School louse wns completed as souu as possible. Iouor is duo to the above mentioned com mittee, for their untiring efforts in com- leting n work thnt has so long remained unfinished. It will not bo Ion?, before lerewill be a School House, in which lie children of Bellevue, can bo comfort bly sented. A Citizen. Mlnlc Elections. New Yohk. Froni the few returns received by the lastmnil,we conclede that le Democrats of the Empire State, have elected their State Ticket. ' Mas 'aoh csi:tts. The Republicans lave elected N. P. Banks, for Governor, nd their entire State ticket. The Legis- uture is also Republican. There were four candidates for Governor in the Meld, viz : N. P. Banks, . Republican, late Speaker of the U. S. House of Represen tatives, II. J. Gardner, American, the present Governor, E. D. Beach, Dem., and C Swan, Straight Republican. The contest was between Banks and Gardner. Wisconsin. The Republicans claim the election of their State ticket. But ew returns received. Doi clas House, Omaha. This well known hotel, changed landlords, a few weeks since, and is now kepi by M. Mc. Neal, a gentleman who is well qualified to make a popular landlord. Mr. Mc Neal is repairing and re-furnishing the louse, and will spare no pains to make the Douglas a first class Hotel. Our cit izens, while in Omaha, will do well to give Mc Neal a call. front Ihe Inner ,1lourl. Major Culhertsen, principal agent of the American Fur Company, Dr. Arnold, surgeon; nnd (Jen. Rcdfield, agent for the Crows, Oshawincs nnd Black foot Indi ans, passed tho night at our whurf, aboard the steamer Omnha on Thursday night last. We had the plcasire of making their acquaintance, and from them learn ed thnt the two former were sixty days out from Fort Benton. The latter from tho mouth of the Yellow Stone. They raino in a " Mackinaw boat" as far as Nebraska City. They report matters, as between the Indians and whites in a peaceable and friendly condition. The ditl'ernt tribes of Indians have yel consi derable difficulties among themselves. The Sioux are particularly quarrelsome and disposed to be oppressive to their weaker brethern. Maj. Culbertson has been for 30 years in this service his head is now "silvered o're with the frosts of many winters," yet his eye is keen, his step elastic, and his form noble nnd commanding. Ono Frenchman in company had been in thut "upper country" eighteen years; now returning for the first time, lie ex pressed great surprise nt the improve ments "along this river since I went up' He thought he "would run down and see how tho folks were getting nlong at home." He was from what in an early day called Vide Poche, now Carondeli, nnd really a portion of St. Louis. He'll wonder what things aro coming to, when ho gets "home," nnd sees what tins been going on, while he has been ruralizing up north. JirownviUe ParSKI.'RR IN THE HoRSE MARKET. The New York Tribune states thut the derangement of the money market, has had a mott disastrous effect upon the mar ket for horses. Horses which cost their owners seven hundred and fifty dollars, were sold lately for one hundred and seventy five dollars in that city. Another horse which a year ago had a standing otter of one thousand five hundred dollars, wns sold for three hundred dollars; nndn handsome bay, for which six hundred dol lnas was paid lost summer, and not con sidered dear at that, brought one hundred and twenty five dollars a few days ago. Local & Miscellaneous. N:w Hotel. Pursuant lo a resolu tion of the meeting, called to take meas ures to. erect a new Hotel, to, take ihe place of the Benton House three lots ;iave been selected one bought, and two donated by the Rev. William Hamilton. Thejrare located on the bluff, directly east of the residence of Judge Ferguson. The work has commenced and progresses finely. Since the public meeting (at which ihe sum of $2000 was subscribed, as a donation,) several valuable subscrip- ions have been received. Among others, ono from Win. A. Gwyer ft Co., of Oma ha, of five thousand feet of lumber. This s just as we expected of the man. Mr. Gwyer is a large lot holder in our city, and addition to the vast amount of money he has expended in our place, for its im provement, the last year he still comes up to the relief of the unfortunate, with a iberality worthy the man. ' The present location is but one block removed from the old silo. In dimen sions, the building is 42 by 60 feet, three stories high. Notwithstanding the cry of hard times, our business men and citizens in general, show a spirit worthy of the enterprising character they have always borne, and in a very short time, this grent oss to the city and the traveling public, will be repaired. (or. Izard. It is with feelings of sincere nnd heart felt regret thnt we part w ith Gov. Izard. that his future path may be a pleasant one, and his course a prosperous one, is our strong and earnest wish. During his administration, few of his otTicial acts would we blame ; none of his private acts could we change. His official course was ever the same stendy, honorable, straight forward one. He swerved not to the right or left to endorse private or local in terests, nnd encouraged no partizan selfish spirit , but strove to promote the real inter ests of the entire Territory, nnd con stantly maintain and accelerate her pro gress in wealth and lntluence. I ho po silion he held, as regards surrounding cir cumslances, was one of difficulty and per plexity, rew men could have stood at our helm with so much ease and grace; and at tho same time guided us with so marked and manly firmness nnd ability. The cares and trials of the position were and extremely harrassiug, though they w eighed, apparently, but lightly upon him, and with graceful dignity did he endure them. As regards his intercourse . with other officiuls, we can almost bestow upon him Abdiel's encomium: "Among the faithless, faithful only he." As a gentle man and a citizen, society will feel and regret his loss. It ii one not easily sup plied. His departure has created a gap in our City's social circle which no one can fail to perceive and deplore. For the poorest citizen, Gov Izard always had a smiling face, a kind word, and a cordial grasp of the hand ; for the wealthiest, no more. Honor and integrity composed his character ; while a genial atfubiUy and universal kindness comprised his dis position. His head was clear and cool ; while his heart was warm and sensative. By every class of honest citizens, he was loved, respected, honored. Omaha Times. Mormon Outrages t The Nebraska Advertiser of the 12th inst., says: Just as we go to press, we are inform by E. S. Dundy, Esq., of Archer, that on Sunday last, a Messenger from the Gov ernment train en route for Salt Lake, to General mrney at Fort Levenworth, passed that pluce. He reports seventy three Government wagons destroyed by the Mormons, at Green River; the grass all burned within two hundred mile of Small No i ts. Mississippi is to be added to the list of Slates which have pro hibited the circulation of bank notes of a less denomination than five dollars. A law to this effect goes into operation the first day of November. This applies to the toreign bank notes, as there is no bank of issue in Mississippi. Going Home. We noticed a day or two since that the packets for Lurope car ry out full loads of passengers natives of Great lsnlain and the continent, mi grating homeward lo escape the hard times here, this step may seem prefer able to them now, but iu a few months there must be many thousands of labor ers thrown out of employ in the old coun tries, in view of tho sudden stoppage of the American trade. Many of these homo returning emigrants carry with them considerable means, the result of years of toil nnd economy. A letter from Newbu ryport says thnt quite a number of the irisn population oi mat section are now returning to Ireland with the money they have saved. Probably this may explain the steady run made on the savings banks in many cities by persons of European na tivity. J'hil. American. The total number of failures in New- York city since the first of August, is about 1)00, and the liabilities are estimat ed at ninety millions. This is exclusive of railway failures, which amount to hun dreds of millions more. During the whole of the revulsion of 1837, the number of failures reported in the same city was n- bout 500, but relumes under the bankrupt law in 1SU, showed that about five thou sand took the benefit of that act, showing liabilities amounting to nearly fifty milli ons ot dollars. Fort Ripley Land Sale. A num ber of gentlemen left this city yeslerduy to attend the sale of the Military Reser vation at Fort Ripley. Tho amount of land to be sold is about 40,000 acres, and is divided off into 40 acre lots. As there are no restrictions about the sale, it being public and to the highest bidder, it is ex pected that the prices received will be very low, probublyless than $1,25 per acre. a rata 1'ioneer. 1'REACHINO AND i'RACTICE. A Wor thy clergyman in this city, following the firactice of his ministerial brethern, recent y preached a very earnest discourse on the hard tunes, enforcing the duty of re trenchment and economy. Immediately atter church the congregation took him a his word by holding a meeting, at which his salary was cut down from $1,000 to tOOO. Evening To. Mos in Georgetown. We heard rumor yesterday lo the effect lhat two gen tlemen who had gone ti Georgetown, Ky. as agents of brokers in Cincinnati and Lexington, with the view of drawing coin upon the notes of the Farmers Hank, at me former place, had been uiobed and driven out nf town on Wednesday by an organized band of men. The unfortu uate agents, it is said, were not only not permitted to present their notes, but were assaulted and besmeared with eggs io the moat shocking manner. Courier. territory, is worthy of the attention of , Salt Lake, one man hung, and Joues, the hem thuc IwUiiig westward from the Missouri - Mail coji'iactJi', takcu pruouor. I J.-nirr.' In looking over the schedule of articles to be preseuled to the different Indian tribes, for which the Secretary of the la tenor invites proposals, we observe the tvo hundred dozen Bcaiptng The following is our Thermometrin,! Record, for October. The first frost oc. curred on the night of the 15th, of thai We had quite a fall of snow, on Sun day night last, and Monday morning, be fore sun-rise, the Thermometer indicated five degress below zero. It is now more mild. The Tioneer (Ethiopian) Serenaders, are expected here. The Ladies Benevolent Society, will meet at Reuben Lovejoy's, Thursday, Nov. 26th. All are invited. The Isabella arrived at our wharf, Nor. 14th. She returned to St. Louis, the next day. We call the attention of our readers to the Bellevue Price Current, carefully re' vised and corrected by Clarke & Bro. To-day, (Thursday) is Thanksgiving in Nebraska, and in nearly all the States of the Union. J. W. Lowric has opened n Saloon, in Chase's building. It will be seen that he has added a new feature to his establish ment, serving a hot lunch, free to his customers, between 11 and 12 o'clock, A. M., except Sunday. We are indebted to Sutphen &, Van dercook, of Omaha, for specimens of Can dy manufactured by them, which is 6upe rior lo all imported candies that we have seen in Nebraska. Their manufactory i the only one in the Territory. New Advertisements. S. M. Pike, who presides over the Grocery and Pro vision Store on Mission Avenue, offers large variety of the necessaries of life, to his customers, and the public in gener al. Those in waut (and who is not? hard times to ihe contrary, notwiihstand ing) will give him a call. Mr. Pike has also fitted up a first class Restaurant, in the rear of his store, where the huugry at all hours of the day, will be " taken in and done for," after the most approved style. So say the knowing ones. Samuel Snyder, near the Printing Of fice, will furnish those that are now suf fering from cold, wilh stoves, cheaper than they can be bought in St. Louis. He has a large lot on hand, just suited to the want of our Nebraska friends, and i those that wish to dispose of their Fonte nello currency, country produce, or gen uine " mint drops, will call at his store, they will find him ready to gratify their desires. Reuben Lovejoy has a room lo let in the Tiinting Office building. : Clarke St Brother have Flour, Salt and Apples for sale, of the best quality. Jos. E, Pray, has a large lot of Char coal, which he will sell, at reasonable rates. G. W. Button, of Omaha, from the cel ebrated firm of Ball, Black & Co., New York, will be found at the old stand of Kemp & Frodsham, where he will repair Watches and Jewelry of all kinds, in a manner that will give his customers entire satisfaction. Our citizens will do well to remember him. Win. Frodsham has opened anewJeW' elry Store in Omaha, at No. 3, Captain Dowu's building, between the Methodist Church and the Post Office. He has long been engaged in the business, and as repairer of Watches and Jewelry, he is so well known to our inhabitants, that he needs no recommendatiou, Ai vwJfc tpeabs for itself. . . ' month : Oct. 1857. 1 ' 6 60 " 2 6 44 3 ., 6 54 4 . 6 66 5 , 6 56 '. 0 8 CO 7 6 eo ' 8 6 61 U 6 60 10 6 54 11 6 56 12 6 10 ' 13 6 42 14 6 41 15 6 44 16 6 26 17 6 42 f 18 6 38 19 6 28 20 . t 6 20 21 6 32 22 6 40 23 6 43 24 6 38 25 6 , 38 26 6 44 27 ; 6 40 29 6 26 29 6 25 ' 30 6 33 31 6 30 !' 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 . 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 , 2! 2 2 2' 2 i 2 2 2 2 2 2 I. 70 61n 67 s 68 60 70 70 70 72 72 65 fil " 61 70- 55 60 r.M. Dr. 9 49 9 64 9 6 9 58 9 60 9 60 9 62 9 9 59 60 9 65 9 44 9 "49 9 44 9 52 9 39 9 42 47- ( 942 33 9 29 48 ' 929 51 1 31 42 i J 9 39 42 9 44 55 9 43 58 '- 9 '44 57 f i 9 43 45 9 46 9 r34 9 ' 33 9 30 50 60 45 47 9 38 50 9 40 D. E. Reed, has our thanks for a nice chicken, for a Thanksgiving supper, we conclude. At any rate, that is what chick ens were once used for, way down in the Old Bay State. --'.' , . , Personal. Mr. R. S. McEwen, for mer editor of this paper, has been on a visit to this ploc. He intends spending the winter in Ohio, and will return to the Territory in the spring. Succes to hitn. wherever he may go. ' Boreas, Frost & Co., hare taken a contract to bridge the Missouri River, at Scrgent's Bluff. So says the Indepen dent, of thnt place. J. Frost, of the san e firm, was iu town, a few' days since, and confirmed the above statement. . The first Buckwheat sold irt Omaha this season, was raised on Loup ForkVi r .r , A delegation of eight Pones - Indians, have started for Washington, to conclude a treaty with the Government for their lauds lying between. AaowayJLeekauu the Running, Water., , . . f pf tJ ii i We have received the first number of the Omadi Weekly Enterprise.'publjshed at Omadi, N. T. George W. Rust, Eli itor and proprietor, ' : HI ( r f r l The Otoe County Lyceum, is in suc cessful operation, at Nebraska City. Public debates are had every Wednesday evening. A .. : : 7 a The Hotel Company at Brownvirfe have resolved lo issue Scrip, not to exceed six thousand dollars, for the purpose .tf completing the Brick Hotel, now in the process of construction.' -1 ' ' : Henry Pilgrim, of Dakota County, IC T., raised 1 53 bushels and 3 peck of corn, this season, on an acre of sod ground. Also, 106 bushels of potatoes from one bushel and three pecks of seed.' '"''T ' -I Coal has been discovered within three miles of Omadi, N. T. '',',,' A new Steam Ferry Boat lias arrived at Brownville, and will run between tU pluce and Scoll City, on ihe Missouri side of the. river. ' : ' ; r "S f John Comfort, while being drawn out of a well in St. Johns, N. T., where ,h had been at work, fell backward -lo thi bottom, and was instantly killed. - The Legislature will convene si Omaj ha , December 6th, being the second Tues day in that month. ' A coal bed, is being opened wilhin 'tlif city limits of Brownville. r..- ' i . H . , e 7 Mr Bacon hat recently become proprie tor of the Desoto House, at Desoto.- - , Nemaha Valley Journal, is the1 name of a paper just issued at Nemaha City, Nl T., by Seymour Belden. ' "A 1,,Li1 The Council Bluffs Daily Burle' his ucnii uisuvuuuucu. -. Col. D. II. Huyett, has commenced t sketch all pf the principal Jowns on the Missouri, between St. Jotphs,rM and the Running Water." If the ' citizens of the several towns, will rsuJej sufficient, pecuniary assistance, the points sketched, will be engraved and published, in connee lion with a description of each.' ', " The citizens of Dakota Territory, hell an election, Oct. 13, and elected Alpbeua G. Fuller, formerly of St. Paul, DcaA to C'onjrcM. 'f","-i