Chapman abandons seat bid to sell ten cent seeds in Ohio
Ellevue Nebraska Times notes Chapmaan who sought Congress seat to replace Judge Ferguson now sells Garden Seeds at ten cents a paper in Ohio. Seeds allegedly sourced from Nebraska settlers and property moved by Congress to Ferguson and later franked to the Territory. Chapman profits as hard times hit through seed sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bird B.ne
Chapmaan Bes
Judge Ferguson
Congress
Chapman
Nebraska
Ferguson
Ohio
Sarpy County Agricultural Society Constitution and By Laws
The adjourned meeting at Belleview April 16 1858 completed the Sarpy County Agricultural Society constitution and by laws. It outlines membership, annual meetings in April at Bellevue, officer roles, executive committee, premiums, exhibits, and eligibility for offices and amendments by two thirds vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellevue
County Agricultural Society
Maj. Watson
W. H. Cookeowen
Continuee
Executive Committee Rules for Exhibitions and Premiums
The Executive Committee shall arrange suitable exhibition accommodations and prescribe regulations. They appoint judges to examine specimens and determine eligibility for premiums under prescribed conditions. The committee may award discretionary premiums from unappropriated funds, with money awards certified by the President and Secretary.
County Agriculture Society Elects Officers At Bellevue
The annual meeting adopts a report on agriculture horticulture and manufactures. Col B P Rankin presides as election officer naming HON J OHN FINNEY as President and a slate of vice presidents recording and corresponding secretaries and a long executive committee. The gathering adjourns to April 24 at Bellevue and urges publishing proceedings in the Bellevue Gazette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. P. Rankin
la Plane
John Finney
Aurnto Marratas
Playford
Jacos Smith
Pappillion Valley
Anparn Saatsponr
Essenr
Forest City
James M. Anxart
Salings Grove
W. H. Coox
Bellevue
E. Warnow
Papil
Val
Il. A. Loxesponr
Col
Raxuex
la Platte
Moj
R. Watson
Jons B. Grover
Sauntee
E. Suiva
Coal Ridge
Micnara Jonna
H. Smith
Falftiew
Raven HH. Haut
Hazelton
Charles E. Watson
B. P Rankin
Andrew Sagendorf
Congress
Patent Office
Silas A. Strickland
Star County of Agriculture
Maj. Watson
Char. E. Watson
Bellevue Gazette
Pres
W, H, Cook
Sec'y
Crittenden Amendment Passes House In Lecompton Debate
The Kansas Lecompton bill faces a split path as the Crittenden amendment passes the House 190 to 112. The measure would admit Kansas as a state only after the constitution is voted on, with a commissioned board overseeing the election and potential presidential proclamation if the vot e favors the constitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate Kansas
House
Crittenden
Senate
Kansas
Critenden
Lecompton
Rauss
Army units listed near Leavenworth in 25th report
A fragment from a Leavenworth dated item names troop units including the 1st cavalry 2d and 3d regiments heavy artillery and light artillery Companies A and M. The text indicates these troops are associated with Utah day dispatches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anwy
Leavenworth
Utah
Governor Denver Testifies on Election Frauds Before Kansas Committee
Governor Denver testifies before the legislative Committee on the election frands in Kansas. He recounts Calhoun’s reply the day after the count stating he would continue to receive returns until Congress acts on the Lecompton Constitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Legislative Committee
Kansas
Calhoun
Conpres
Lecompton
Nebraska Land District Fate Discussed in Florence Letter
James C. Mitchell writes from Washington to the Florence Courier dated March 14 stating no new Platte Valley district will be created and the Interior Department favors moving the office from Omaha to a site 40 to 60 miles from the Missouri. He notes Major West of Pennsylvania named Marshal, predicts further Nebraska appointments, and says Congressman Cobb will oppose a new Platte district while supporting removal from Omaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James C. Mitchell
Florence
Washington
Dean Coonirn
Plaue Valley
Secretary of the Interior
General Land Office
Congress
Omaha City
Interior
Missouri River
Major West
Pennsylvania
Rankin
Senate
Nebraska
Mer. Welch Wall
Bowen
Bowbrook
Cobb
Alabama
House Committee On Public Lands
Platte
Friends of Omaha
The House of Representatives and Its Members
A Washington correspondent surveys the 241 members of the House, noting beard styles and ages, country origins, and marital status. It calls the body clever and capable yet lacking in great genius, with a few long-serving figures and varied personal traits.
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Tne House
Rernisestatines
North Carolina
Maine
Jack Falstaff
Kentucky
Karze
Joshua KR. Guidings
Orr
Santa Carolina
Houston
Alabama
Australia
Washington Correa
Alvanian
Angeline Braham’s Marriage Reported in Local Paper
The notice records the marriage of Miss Angeline Braham daughter of the renowned vocalist to her groom amid congratulations. The event is described with festive sentiment and notes on the union’s significance within the community.
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Hoasiart
Angeline Braham
Cole
Prigile
Carib
Abraham
Minnie Belle Arrives at Our Port for Kansas River Trade
The Minnie Belle, built in Paducah under Capt. Davis, arrives laden with flour. The 125 by 24 foot craft draws nine inches light and carries 50 tons with a small cabin for 15 to 20. Davis aims to run river routes to St George and Tecumseh, hoping to boost Lawrence and nearby towns.
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Wyandon
Kansas
St. Louis
Minnie Belle
Davis
St George
Wong Her
Manhatan
Lawrence
Cam. D
Tecumeh
Freelom
Fraudulent paper money case targets San Francisco banker
A historic note recalls a California law regarding paper money and an attempt to enforce it against Samuel Brannan in San Francisco. The District Attorney prepared an indictment for deposits of five dollars payable to a bar, seen as circulating money, but the Grand Jury reportedly did not act, reasons undisclosed.
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Parce Méxty ix
Cassronsia
Caifornia
Tiatti
San Francisco
Sanuel Brannan
Barr
Boy Preacher Emerges in La Grange Baptist Revival
A 17 year old former local theatrical performer, J. B. Fuller, joins the La Grange Baptist Church and begins clerical duties. His preaching draws crowded houses and astonishes veterans with his thrilling eloquence. The report appears in Lewis News.
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Speados
la Grange
Tod
Bovk
J. B. Fuller
Lewis News
Fonarsi Writes From Cincinnati On Religion
Actor Fonarsi pens a note to a Cincinnati friend stating confusion about religious commitment and personal belief asserting he has never been guided toward a specific faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fonarsi
Cincinnati
Bellevue Land Claim Officers Named At Stockholders Meeting
At Bellevue stockholders meeting on the 12th and 19th inst, officers were elected for the Bellevue Land Claim Association for the coming year. L. L. Bowes is President, T. M. McCoap Secretary, W. H. Coos Treasurer, with L. L. Bows and T M. M' Corp as directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellevue Land Claim Association
Bellevue
L. L. Bowes
T. M. M'Coap
W. H. Coos
L. L. Bows
T M. M' Corp
R. Sxrri
Lane Builds House on Hancock Street
P W Lane is erecting a dwelling on Hancock Street. Prayer meetings are held in the School House on Tuesday and Friday evenings each week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. W. Lane
Hancock Street
West poets emerge from the quiet of Larimer County
A fragmented early American notice discusses a Post Office at Larimer City and includes a long verbatim verse about Delaware shores. It mentions T. B Lemon acting as assignee for Phi lander Cook, calling creditors to file claims, and notes property liquidation to satisfy debts. It also reports resumed labor on the Presbyterian Church in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. B Lemon
Bey
Philander Cook
Cook
Lemon
Presbyterian Church
A Turn in the Weather Brightens Community
April has brought high winds and rain that troubled pedestrians. A Sunday sprinkle of snow gave way to Tuesday sun as clear skies return and nature seems cheerful again.
Library Association organized in Sarpy city meeting
At Cook's office on April 12 1859 a Library Association was organized with Hon W H Cook presiding and Stephen D Bangs secretary. Officers elected include W H Cook vice president William Rosinson secretary Steraen D Banes treasurer C D Kerrea librarian and directors C C Neandon F M Davenonr J P East. The president presented 30 books by Hon Fenner Ferguson. Meeting adjourned to April 19 at Cook's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook
W. H Cook
Stephen D. Esq
W. H. Coox
William Rosinson
Fenner Ferguson
Mondary
So'clock
W. H. Cok
Stephen D. Bangs
Fossils and notices mix in a small town advertise post
The column advertises Crange and Bane and voices concern over fossil papers and post office corruption. It notes papers from New York and St. Louis arriving late, reports a local post office cleanout, and mentions an administrator sale for the estate of John Ray in Bellevue scheduled for Saturday April.
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New York News
New York Advocate
Germantown Telegraph
Wayne Co
Democrat
St. Louis Democrat
Imeret
Nebraska
Mississippi River
John Ray
Win. H. Weight
Bellevue
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Sarpy County Agricultural Society
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Ad- Yauer
Parca
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Fubor
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Larimer City
L'Eau Qui Court
White Earth River
This County
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Rome
Wea
Piats
Browarle
D. A
Weaver
Ft. Randall
Papis
C. D. Keexen
Luce, Lane & Co
Davesport
Iowa
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