Floating Councilman Candidate Triumph in Three Nebraska Counties
The Bellevue Gazette reports George W. Doane of Burt County as the successful Floating Councilman for Hurt Washing ton and Sarpy counties after a fair canvass. It salutes William Clancy for his four years as representative and his advocacy for Sarpy County’s creation and Southern Election District, and commends Doane as a sound lawyer and eloquent gentleman fit for the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hurt
Washington
Sarpy
George W. Donne
Burt Co
Duane
Clancy
Wim. Clancy
Douglas County
Douglas Co
Sarpy Co
Sarpy County
Washington Co
William
George W. Doane
Sarpyco
Plattsmouths Growth and Timbered Hills for Future Homes
The narrator praises Plattsmouth in Cass County noting a two story Wilding printing office under construction and several residences. Describes Main street by the landing, abrupt southern bluffs, sloping northern land, and rich timber south of town with walnut oak hickory elm. Praises rolling prairie farming land west of timbered area and Mr Cole’s thriving fruit trees.
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Spo
Missouri River
Cole
Cass County
Chaucer
Removal of the Capitol Debate Spurs Sarpy County Vote
The Omaha Nebraskian notes Sarpy County elected a legislature delegation opposed to removing the Capitol. It clarifies that removal was not the sole canvassing issue and that candidates pledged to leave the matter to the people. The piece also mentions Minnesota’s state prison to be tested at Winona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha Nebraskian
Sarpy County
Roberton
Minnesota
Winona
Atlantic Telegraph Success Reported From Iowa Letter
A private letter dated August 6 1858 from Muscatine Iowa states the Atlantic Telegraph has succeeded. The sender notes news arrived from New York and mentions ships Niagara and Agamemnon had left Queenstown on the 17th of last month to attempt the Atlantic Cable.
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Mascaline
Iowa
Burt
Atlantic Telegraph
New York
J. M
Niagara
Agamemnon
Queenstown
Mid-Ocean
Atlantic
Muscatine
First number of Western Water-Cure Journal released
Forest City Water-Cure in Cleveland Ohio publishes the new journal by Dr James E Gross and a prominent physician wife. The couple previously led Clifton Springs Water-Cure and are praised for their reform minded health guidance. The Forest Dry Water-Cure retreat is recommended for invalids seeking rest.
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Western Water-Cure
Forest City
Cleveland
Ohio
James E Gross
the Cure
Clifton Springs
N.Y
Corner stone exercises at Nebraska University amid rain
The Aug 6 1559 report notes dedication ceremonies for the Nebraska University site with rain hindering attendance. Rev. R Gaylord of Omaha gave a strong address while preparations for the Preparatory Department opening on Oct 20, 1858 are outlined. The letter from Kasaas Excelles confirms plans for affordable education opportunities.
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Filitor Burt
Nebraska University
R. Gaylord
Oimaha
George Coffman
Omaha
S.W
S. W
W. Hall
6Th Principal Meridian
Nebraska Territory
Orin Kingman
Range
Nebraska
Fii Wateon
Bennett Doherty
John M. Frazeur
Marcus A. Ralph
Aga Memnon and Velorous Return to Queens Town
The Aga Memnon and Velorous returned to Queenstown on the 12th after the final Atlantic cable break occurred just below the stern of the Agamemnon following 146 miles paid out. The Agamemnon cruised five days in mid ocean awaiting Niagara, then proceeded to coal and prepare for a final attempt on Saturday the 7th with 2500 miles of cable remaining on both ships.
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Artawric Tenecnara
Agamemnon
Velorous
Queens' Town
Rendegvous
Queenstown
Old Log Cabin of Harrison Burns at North Bend
Fire destroyed the Old Log Cabin once home to General William Henry Harrison at North Bend eighty miles from the city. The blaze consumed the dwelling where Harrison lived during his nomination campaign and likely erased papers relics and portraits of Mrs Harrison and the General. Locals note North Bend as a historic site once rivaled Cincinnati and home to Judge Symmes who planned the Miami City.
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Harrison
North Bend
Ohio and Mississippi
C. Wim. H. H. Taylor
Gen
West
Gen. H
President Harrison
John Cleves Symmes
Cincinnati
Fort Washington
Judge Symmes
Miami
The Rarey Family Horse Tamers Tour Plans
The Dayton inquiry notes four Rarey brothers skilled in horse taming. William T and Charles W lead in America, Frederick farms near town, John S and William H study mental horse philosophy and plan to visit Dayton and other Northern cities. Mr Barry seeks to spread European methods.
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Garoveroat
Fraxsuts Co
Rarey
Dayton
Sarsaparila
Jacob
Wm. T
Charles W
United States
Europe
Barry
Nashville
Tenn
White Sulphur Springs
Virginia
Cleveland
Detroit
Chicago
St. Louis
Lecture and church notices plus river ferry update
Rev C C Goss to lecture on the Scriptural view of the Death Penalty at the School House on Monday and Tuesday evenings. Rev Mr Davis to preach Sunday morning in Bellevue and Larimer City at 4 p.m. Kimbal's Ferry across the Platte at Larimer City open for sunrise to sunset crossings. Bellevue Store hosts a free, orderly dance with supper served by ladies. News notes include officials, arrivals, and the new Tux Masericin steamer plying between St Joseph and Council Bluffs each week.
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C. C. Goss
Mr. Davis
Larimer City
Kimbal
Platte River
Omaha
Nebraska City
Bellevue
Plante River
Lucas
St. Josephs
Council Bluffs
Cressey
Sarpy County
Nebraska
Plattford
Yatclock
A. M
Plattfod
Stone Quary Lake
Sauntee
Forest City
Simon P. Randolph
Sturtee
Stephen DD. Bangs
Jury summons for adjourned June court term
The Pew Jurors of the June Court are requested to attend the adjourned term on Monday next.
Territorial Legislature elected members named by counties
The following gentlemen were elected to the Territorial Legislature with Sarpy County still awaiting results. On the Council and House, L. L. Bowen, B. P. Rankin, Matthew J. Shields, Charles C. Norwood, Stephen H. Wattles are listed for the Council and House. George W. Doane appears for Washington and Burl Counties’ Council.
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Tennivonta Leo
Territorial Legislaure
B. P. Rankin
Matthew J. Shields
Charles C. Norwood
Stephen H. Wattles
Local Names Listed in Douglas County Records
A fragmentary list from Douglas County names multiple individuals including George L. Miller of Omaha and William E. Moore with others across Omaha Elkhorn and Florence. The text appears as a roster or register entry with surnames and initials, lacking full context or event details.
County Officials Contested in Bennett Strickland Case
Names listed include Furnas Daily Noel Clark Richards and multiple counties such as Burn and Nemaha with contested by Silas Strickland. The fragment references individuals like W C Fleming Ramsey Reeves and Mason. The notice involves Dodge Platte and Munroe counties with Henry Dupuy and others named.
Flood Devastation Cuts Off Towns and Bridges Give Way
For ten days floods have driven rivers from channels, washing away the Topeka bridge and isolating towns south of the Wakara. Bridges and obstructions were swept away, with rapid rises of twenty to thirty feet, as communications and mail were disrupted. The Herald of Freedom notes the need for permanent structures and mentions fifteen million dollars reportedly spent by the public on newspapers.
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Hiew Waten
Topeka
Missouri River
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Bellevue Gazette
Henry M. Burt
News and Loval
Bellevue, N.T
Plattsmouth
Kasaas
Kansas Territory
Leavenworth City
Kickapoo
Quindaro
Sumner
Atchivon
Missouri
Barnet
Blair
Breckenridge
Completa
Barret
Deom
Frank P. Bish
Arernie
Marion County
Anderson
Ajorey
Pike County
Balls Co
Calloway Co
Cooper Co
Woodson
Coles Co
Reid
Local & Terriorial
John J. Town
J.J. Kamm
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Adams & Nelson
Douglas House
Henry M. Eby
Court House
Gov. Richardson
Illinois
Mansfield
Judge Hall
J. F. Kinney
Mr. Sage
Henry A. Longsdorf
Levi Batterfield
L. L. Bowen
Washington, Sarpy, and
Burl Counties
George L. Miller
William E. Moore
John RB. Porters
William A. Gwyer
George Clayes
John Steinberger
Elkhorn
R. W. Steele
Florence
James Stewart
Clinton Briggs
James H. Seymour
Augustus Roeder
Burn County
Thomas L. Collier
Nemaha and
Johnson Counties
R. W. Furnas
G. Daily
Jesse Noel
Milton F. Clark
M and Pawnee
Dundy
A. D. Dean
W. C. Fleming
J. B. Ramsey
Oloe County
Hiram P. Bennett
William B. Hall
Oliver P. Mason
Washington County
George FE. Sco
Nnouse
Charles Davis
L. M. Kline
J. G. Cooper
Dodge, Platte, and Munroe Counties
Henry W. Dupuy
Silas A. Strickland
People of the Union
State of
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Evretross
Free States
House of Representatives
New Hampshire
Connecticut
Rhode Island
Vermont
Congress
Maine
Middle
William Larimer, Jr
William M. Ervin
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Wright
Ward
If. Cook
Joun M. Enoch
Henry Hogle
Heap Quanrens
Jacob Hicus
James
Iselle
Richard Huggard
Land Office
Enat
Palmeridian
M. T
Graham
Peter Wilkinson
Wm. Wilkinson
N. B
S. E
WM. D. Rowles
N. E
Ie 6Th
Principal Meridian
Tertioris
John
Seaton
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