Nebraska Republicans Form Territorial Committee in 1858
In a Platte Valley convention, Nebraskan Republicans pledge to resist federal coercion, oppose bank-note schemes, and defend free labor and speech. They reaffirm a platform against slavery expansion, endorse homestead and Pacific Railroad measures, and call for territorial self rule under Congress while warning against Banks of Issue and mis government.
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Nebraska
Legislative Assembly
Philo
United States
Union
Philadelphia
Eame
Congress
Virginia
Kentucky
New York
Ohio
Kansas
Taney
Supreme Court
Dred Scott
Missouri
Grand Pacific
Senate of
Pacific Railroad
Republican Territorial Convention Opens in Omaha 1855
Delegates from Douglas, Dodge, Sarpy, Otoe and other Nebraska counties gathered in Omaha on May 27 1855 to elect a provisional chair and secretary. Reports listed delegates and substitutes, committee appointments for permanent organization and resolutions, with A Sydney Paddock G L Parker James Gow and others named as officers and speakers.
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Omaha
A. M
G. C. Monell
Thomas Gibson
Dodge County
John H. Kellem
Erastus T. Cressy
Otoe County
Douglas County
Jos
H. Seymour
J. H. Kellem
Ed. F. Schneider
J. M. Mentzer
J. A. Meyers
Joel T. Griffin
A. Zollers
Wm. Young Brown
G. C
Dr. Bowen
Erastus T. Cressey
Wm. Anderson
Adkins
Shell
Nemaha
R. W. Frame
Dailey
Millick
Washington County
A. Sydney Paddock
Platte County
Thomas Sarvis
Monroe County
Joshua T. Smith
Burt County
O. F. Davis
Washington
G. L. Parker
Sarpy
Douglas
Republcans
Nebraska
John H. Kellom
Jacob Dawson
Otoe
C. K. Mark
Jas. H. Seymour
Robert Kittle
Dodge
Tuare O'croce
Committee On Permanent Organization
Neneet W. DE Puy
Republican Convention Adopts Resolutions in Nebraska
The Nebraska Republican convention adopted resolutions denouncing the Kansas Nebraska slavery actions yet praising some Democratic leaders for opposing Lecompton. It urged newspaper publication of the report and named the Territorial Executive Committee. The gathering adjourned sine die after concluding remarks and deliberations.
Severe gale damages towns with heavy losses across region
A violent storm with rain and hail swept the area causing major damage in Galesburg and surrounding towns. Galesburg reports 40000 in damage, Oquawaxa and Mexnora note 10000 to 15000 and engine house loss, Galva sees a two story ruin and moved church, with no reported deaths. Further details expected tomorrow. The storms caused widespread disruption along the Chicago Burlington and Quincy line and amid reports of railroad and church destruction.
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Gareschurch
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
R. R
Galesburgh
Galva
Mexnora
Chicago Journal
Canal boat tow prices shift between Troy Albany and New York
The canal tow rate from Troy to Albany is 50 cents, down from a dollar year ago. From Albany to New York the price is $5, down from $15 previously.
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Troy
Albany
New York
Meeting of Sarpy County Citizens at Sal ing's Grove
Citizens of Sarpy County will meet at the Saw Mill in Sal ing's Grove on Saturday June 6 at 1 PM to consider remonstrating against the sales of public lands in the district scheduled for September next. Many citizens are expected to attend.
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Sarpy County
Saling's Grove
Meeting for nominating citizens' ticket at School House
A meeting is announced for Saturday evening at the School House to nominate a citizens' ticket for city officers to be voted on at the upcoming annual city election.
Death of Tomas Nye with Masons and Odd Fellows attendance
Townsman Tomas Nye died this morning at about six of typhoid fever. The funeral is set for tomorrow at two in the afternoon. Mr Nye belonged to the Masons and Odd Fellows and both societies are expected to attend.
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Tomas Nye
Masons and
Odd Fellows
Sunday School Union Address At The School House
C C Goss an agent of the American Sunday School Union will speak to citizens next Sunday at 10 30 oclock at the School House on the Union object and principles. A more thorough organization of the Sunday School for the present season will follow.
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C. C. Goss
American Sunday School Union
New Advertisements and Local Notices
Kinna and Nye succeed T and J A Nye as shown in another column. O A Velie has lost a Port Monie. Clark and Bro advertise goods for sale. J P Todd and J A Todd Omaha Daguerreotypists offer pictures. Maj Wm R Watson thanks readers for roses Harrison Tea and another variety. The Democratic Territorial Convention meets at Plattsmouth today. Nebraska Republican notes on Omaha convention proceedings. Plattsmouth and Omaha party positions shown.
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Kinna and Nye
J. A. Nye
O. A. Velie
Clark & Bro
Wm. R. Watson
Harrison
Tri-Weekly Stage Route From Omaha to Columbus
A new tri weekly stage will operate from Omaha to Columbus after July first carrying mail and passengers between the two locations.
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Omaha
Columbus
Platte Valley House Hotel Opens in Columbus
The commodious Platte Valley House near Columbus opens under management of Francis G. Beecher. The new hotel promises comfortable accommodations and reliable service for travelers.
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Platte Valley House
Columbus
Francis G. Beecher
Coal Opening Yields Promising Stone Coal Specimens
The Brownville Advertiser reports on Theodore Wald Schmidt's claim showing a coal opening where the most promising stone coal specimens yet observed have been produced.
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Brownville Advertiser
Theodore Waldschmidt
Remains of Indians Buried Near Bellevue House Mound
A week’s work by I McGavran uncovered the graves on the Bellevue House prominence. Found were two daguerreotypes of Louis Sansausee his wife and Wash-ka-mon-ya with a silver medal from President Fillmore. Ho-rok-she-mon-ya’s grave yielded a paper by Edward McKinney and a note about his Washington visit. Remains include rings and trinkets, while the piece laments the vanishing aboriginal culture amid westward civilization.
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Washington
Col
Mitchell
Indian Affairs
Orabas
Civilization
Missouri
Train Bound for Utah Leaves Nebraska City
The seventh train departed Nebraska City last week Wednesday heading to Utah. The Nebraska City News has enlarged its size and improved its dress while keeping its familiar typography and predilections. The Platte Valley Times reports Eugene Bernardin won the contract to build the Plattsmouth Court House and will begin construction immediately.
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Corumavs
Puarte Co
N.T
Bellevue Gazette
Platte Valley
Frood
Wood River
Shell Creek
Columbus
Platte County
Loup Fork
Omaha
Bluffs
Platte River
Utah
Genoa
Holy City
Sam
Platte
Nebraska City
The
Nebraska City News
Platte Valley Times
Plattsmouth
Eugene Bernardin
McLean Arrives to Open Surveyor General Office at Nebraska City
Chief Clerk in the Surveyor General's Office Mr McLean has arrived at Nebraska City and will immediately open the office. Townships west of the Meridian will be put under contract.
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McLean
Surveyor General's Office
Nebraska City
Meridian
Tuesday Mail Crosses the Platte After Weeping Water River Freeze
Tuesday's Mail reports the first crossing of the Platte from the south in nearly two weeks attributed to the Weeping Water River impassability.
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Platte
Weeping Water River
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Crittenden
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Plaune
Monroe
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L'Eauquicourt
P. M. Rogers
Pawnee
Fort Leavenworth
Caumming
Salt Lake
Bringham Young
Local & Territorial
J. P. Todd
J. A. Todd
Nebraska Republican
A.st
Edward McKinney
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