Visit to Fairview and Plattford on the Plate River
A Bellevue Gazette travel sketch details a two hour ride to Fairview with panoramic river valley views and nearby coal and timber prospects. The party then moves to Plattford on the Platte River, noting rich farmland, growing Sugar Cane, and potential town development if navigation improves. The piece ends with literary asides from Chaucer and remarks on a fast modern age.
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Fairview
Plate
Nebraska
Missouri
Plate River
Plattford
Elm Grove
Platte River
Platte
Playford
Fast Age and Its Evasive Time Sense
Commentary argues that modern life rushes forward leaving the past behind. The author notes the absence of a present tense in ancient Hebrew and laments humanity’s fixation on the future. References to time, progress, and table tipping close the reflection.
General Jim Lane Acquitted in Jenkins Murder Case
Gen. Jim Lane of Kansas, who faced trial at Lawrence for the murder of Jenkins, has been acquitted after a lengthy proceeding. The verdict ends the case against Lane.
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Jim. Lane
Kansas
Lawrence
Jenkins
Donkey versus Bees On a City Farm A Cautionary Tale
A farm near the city witnesses a donkey driven by bees into a wild scene of stings and panic. The startled beast thrashes, rolls, and finally escapes through a door pursued by a swarm of insects. The tale ends with a moral about oppressors and intruders learning a sharp lesson.
Return of Power Fudge After Forty Six Years in Ward One
The Newburyport Herald reports eld residents of Ward One were surprised by the return of Power Fudge who had vanished forty six years earlier. He left Newburyport in 1512 aboard a ship and was presumed dead or in other realms. His wife remarried and died years later. George D. Prentyce of Louisville Journal joins the Sons of Temperance after revealing personal reflections. Crops across Kentucky Missouri and Tennessee are described as encouraging.
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Newburyport
Ward One
Mr. Power Fudge
Mr. Fudge
George D. Prentyce
Louisville Journal
Sons of Temperance
Dennis Corcoran
Pennsylvania
Corcoran
Ireland
New Orleans
The
Picayune
Delta
Louisiana
Louisiana State Senate
Isvonvast Decision on Taxation of Lands
A letter from Washington dated June 1 1858 denies a rumored Supreme Court ruling exempting lands from taxation before patent issuance. Clerk of the Court reportedly says no such opinion exists, noting tax liability remains until patent issues. Geor ge W Jones responds to Mr Barney of Dubuque Iowa.
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Washington
Missouri Republican
Supreme Court of the United States
United States
Barney
Jones
Felows
United States Supreme Court
Tie
Muuch Land
West
Geo
W. Jones
W. J. Barney
Dubuque
Iown
Vesuvius Eruptions Recall Historic Outbursts Across Centuries
The article notes the ongoing danger of Vesuvius despite quiet periods. It cites major eruptions in 79 AD destroying Pompeii and Herculaneum, 1631 Torre del Greco, 1794 crater change, and a record of eruptions through 1855 with recent activity continuing to threaten.
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Vesuvius
Pompeii
Herculanewa
Torre del Grecco
Agassiz Near Paris DictatorshipOfMuseum Offer
The London Athenenum reports Professor Agassiz of Boston may accept leadership of the Museum of Natural History at the Jardin des Plantes in Paris. Napoleon seeks to lure the celebrated scientist with a 25 000 franc salary and a Senatorship valued at 30 000 francs, following prior refusals.
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London Athenenum
Agassiz
Boston
Museum of Natural History
Jardin Des Plantes
Paris
Napolen
Switzerland
Santa Anna Appeals From St Thomas for Recall
The Mexican exile General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna from St Thomas issues a long manifesto praising his own past rule and urging a recall to Mexico’s scene. He notes the fall of Comonfort and questions whether a “fortunate man” to finish his work exists, suggesting uncertain prospects for revival.
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St. Thomas
Comonfort
Samia Anna
Mexico
Alarmist Advertising Ends In Tragedy
A New York Times blurb relates how an ambitious Albany youth teamed with an elder acquaintance to market a supposed valuable medicine. Rapid, profligate advertising drained capital in a year and left the partner claiming a vast share. The old man died from the shock.
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New York Times
Albany
New York
Fourth of July Celebrations Across Platte Valley in 1858
The 82nd anniversary of American Independence was celebrated with multiple events across Owenton and Bellevue. A Bellevue Church dinner drew large proceeds, Germans held grove festivities, and a Union Sunday School Gathering at Bennett's Grove featured the Franklin Sabbath School delegation with an impressive ox-drawn procession, an oration by Chief Justice Hall, martial music, and a late ice cream dance to end the holiday observances.
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Ferrari
Owenton
Ladies’ Benevolent Society
Bellevue Store
Bennett's Grove
Pappiliton Creek
Franklin
Bellevue
Clifton
Saling's Grove
Fairview
the Grove
H. T. Clarke
Grove
Wm. Carlile
Franklin Sabbath School
Platte Valley
Bible Our Guide
The
Gazette
Wm. Hamilton
Wm. Mitchell
Hall
B. P. Rankin
Joseph Dyson
American Sunday School Union
J. P. East
Nye
Bellevue meeting weighs hotel project on river site
Citizens are urged to gather at the Bellevue School House on Saturday June 10 at 8 pm to decide on building a hotel costing five to eight thousand dollars. Shares would be issued at 100 dollars each with work and materials counting toward shares. The plan aims to avoid cash costs and spur local employment. Prairie River notes potential river navigation and suggests a light draft steamer or a small exploratory party to count the shallow obstructions toward Powhorco or Cedar Bluffs.
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Bellevue
Citizen & Mechanic
Prairie River
Missouri
Bellevue Gazette
Powhorco
Cedar Bluffs
Pacific City Herald
Friends of
Platte Valley
Herald
Young Nebraska City Man Missing After Sioux City Trip
William McCombs aged about 23 from Nebraska City formerly of Edinburg Portage County Ohio left Council Bluffs on May 22 for Sioux City on business and has not reached Sioux City. Describes him as six feet tall light hair blue eyes, wearing a black broadcloth suit a figured plush vest and drab hat riding a sorrel horse with a near blind eye. Rewards offered for information directed to J Dawson Wyoming N T or E W Botsford Nebraska City.
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Isfonmation Wanxtep
William McCombs
Nebraska City
Edinburg
Portage County
Ohio
Council Bluffs
Sioux City
The
Bluffs
McCombs
Harir
J. Dawson
Wyoming
N. T
E. W. Botsford
Smallpox Cases Reported on Sonora Island
Several cases of small pox are reported on Sonora Island in the Missouri river about twenty miles below Nebraska City. One person died from the disease and several others are not expected to recover. William Wild and James Miller are erecting a large building on Warren Street for a brewery.
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Sonora Island
Missouri River
Nebraska City
William Wild
James Miller
Warren Street
Belle Vue Lodge officers elected at June 24 term
In the Belle Vue Lodge No. 4 I.O.O.F. semi annual election W. W. Harvey was chosen N G F M Davenport W G and Chas E McKay named Secretary For Bellevue School House public meetings are banned from this date by order of the School Board.
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Bellevue Lodge No
C. F
W. W. Harvey
N. G
F. M. Davenport
W. G
Chas. E. McKay
Bellevue
Steamers Arrive and Due at Port This Month
The St. Joe Packet Watossa arrived July 1. The Mansfield a Ohio River steamer arrived July 6. The new Sioux City steamer is now due and advertised for Sioux City at this port.
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St. Joe
Watossa
Mansfield
Sioux City
Voters Approve City Loan for Court House Project
Last Wednesday citizens voted to authorize a 5000 loan to complete the Court House. A large majority supported the measure with only six votes against it.
Progress on Main Street office building announced
Jos E Pray plans a spacious brick office building on Main Street and aims to match other similar projects. The Qualchampian Band led by Wm Dean serenaded last night, drawing smiles from all, including stubborn bachelors. New mail arrangements show three daily mails, with Saturdays noted. County Commissioners adjourn to Cook's office July 22 at 9 AM. W F Wilson named Agent of the Omaha Indians, replacing Gen J B Robertson.
Rhode Island Chooses Ex Governor Anthony to Senate
Ex Governor H B Anthony editor of the Providence Journal has been elected United States Senator from Rhode Island for six years from March 4 next.
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Senate
Senate of the
United States
H. B. Anthony
Providence Journal
Rhode Island
Harvest notes and travel glimpses from mid 19th century press
The Alton Democrat reports harvest underway at Monticello and Piasa with favorable weather and strong grain stands. It notes long telegraph chains to Santa Fe and mentions coal prices in Lawrence, a promising Kansas harvest, the Vanderbilt steamer’s rapid crossing, a Milford bag find with $283, and pays tribute to Dennis Corcoran, Irish journalist and Delta founder.
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Curtixa Wurat
Alton Democrat
Monticello
Piasa
Bio
Santa Fe
Kansas City Journal
Charcoal Said to Cure Burns in Medical Gazette
A report claims charcoal application relieves pain within minutes and can heal burns after an hour’s contact. The method is described as deep and simple, with several demonstrations cited as proof.
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Tur
French Gazette Medicale
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Newa
Bellevue, N.T
Fairview and
Andrew Jackson Davis
Solomon of
Chaucer
John
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Jos. E. Pray
Qualchampian
Wm. Dean
Cook
W. F. Wilson
Omaha Indians
J. B. Robertson
Henry M Rice
U. S
Minnesota
Morrisville
Madison County
N. Y
Madison Observer
Herald of Freedom
Vanderbilt
Europe
Milford
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