Nebraskian attacks Strickland and editors in vile tirade
A long critique accuses Bowen, Parker, Ferguson and others of moral failings and libel, defending Strickland while condemning the Nebraskian for publishing abusive editorials. It denounces Rankin and Robertson and condemns the paper for vulgar attacks on Territory leaders and residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraskian
Bowen
Strickland
Bellevue Gazette
Cuming
Silas A. Strickland
Conrie
Robertson
B. B. Chapman
Rankin
Ferguson
Parker
Wyman
Bradford
Reeves
Decker
Gov. McComas
Missouri River
Old Dominion
Col
John A. Parker
Register
Omaha Land Office
Altho
Billingsgate
Bellevue’s Spring Prosperity and New Rail Plans
The Bellevue region shows rapid growth with new stores and a growing population. Construction advances include a large brick dwelling, a steam mill expanding lumber output, and a courthouse foundation underway. A proposed railroad to the Pacific spurs debate on routes and feasibility amid national progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellevue
Main
Messrs. Averill & Co
Gwyer
Stites and Robinson
Main Street
Nebraska
Surveyed Railroad Routes to the Pacific Ocean
The report lists five proposed routes from the States to San Francisco with distances in miles, ascent and descent totals, and estimated costs. No 1 runs near 47th and 49th parallels from St Paul. No 2 along 41st and 42nd parallels Bellevue to San Francisco. No 3 near 38th and 30th parallels Wesport to San Francisco. No 4 near 35th parallel Fort Smith to San Francisco. No 5 runs south near 32d parallel from Palton to San Francisco.
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States
Pacific Ocean
Secretary of War
St. Paul
Wesport
San Francisco
Coo-che-to-peh
Tahee Chay-Pah
Fort Smith
Palton
Death of Mrs. Thompson at Pacific City Iowa
Obituary notes the death of Sarah J. Thompson wife of Wm. M. Thompson publisher of the Pacific City Enterprise in Mills County Iowa on March 18 at age 23. It laments her loss to the community praising piety and amiability and reflects on mortality and sorrow with a poem and local notices including a remark on Mr. Johnson and Young America steamer Plate Valley shipment to Bellevue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cureff
America
Johnson
Young America
Plate Valley
Bellevue
Nebraska Territory and Kansas State admission debate cited
A Nebraska reader argues Kansas statehood should proceed promptly under the Lecompton framework. The letter criticizes Rep. Parrott and former Delegate Chapman, urges swift settlement of the Kansas question, and discusses railroad and transport plans from Fort Laramie toward the Platte and beyond with emphasis on light rail and wooden rails for rapid, economical expansion.
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Wastisetons
Telain
Nebraska
Parrot
Kansas
Kanaasasa
Platte River
B. B. Chapman
Dakota City
Willows
Congress
Buchanan
Report on practicability of railroad to the Pacific via Platte Valley
F. W. Lander describes the Platte to Black Hills route as a flat gravel plain rising eight feet per mile with no surface breaks toward the mountains. The lower river valley has cottonwood, foothills near the mountains are timbered with cedar, yellow pine and fir, with building stone abundant and coal fields nearby.
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F. W. Lander
Pacific
Platte Valley
South Pass
Platte River
Black Hills
Proposed wagon road routes through McDougal Pass and Thompson's Pass
A survey discusses the McDougal Pass route over 100 miles long with grades around 40 feet per mile and the option to divert toward Snake River plains. It notes a cut off via Thompson's Pass to Bear River valley and Salt Lake on 50 foot grades but questions a Columbia Valley Puget Sound link as unsuitable for a preliminary road.
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The
Pacific
St. Paul
Platte
Missouri River
South Pass
Salt Lake City
Utah Territory
California
Atlantic
Pacific States
Lander
Atlantic and
Rocky Mountains
United States
Baltimore
Elkridge
Massachusetts
Mohawk and Hudson
McDougal Pass
Sec Bn
Snake
McDougal's Gap
Snake River
Ft. Bonneville
Buffalo
Salt Lake
Meline
Thompson's Pass
Bear River Valley
Columbia Valley
Puget Souind
Platte Valley Steamer Arrives First Missouri Run
The new steamer Platte Valley with Master W C Jostal and Clerk John A Schhudder arrived at the levee on Saturday forenoon March 20 amid cannon and cheers. This is her first trip up the Missouri, completing the voyage from St Louis in seven days with an elegant cabin and riverworthy performance. The Carrier left St Louis for points above last Saturday and may reach soon, with the Omaha to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Platte Valley
W. C. Jostal
John A. Schhudder
St Louis
St. Louis
Omaha
Sermon Sparks Charged Clash Over Hell Fire Gospel
A quarterly meeting at the School House featured Rev J M Chivington accusing Rev Goss of preaching a mutilated gospel. Supporters praised Goss for advocating love of righteousness and future reward, while critics mocked a preacher who seeks only a living and chases popular approval in Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Chivington
Mr. Goss
Chivington
East
Nebraska
Goss
Methodist Church
Hell
Missouri
Movement of US troops toward Platte Valley described
A private Washington letter reports two to four thousand United States troops crossing the Missouri River above the Platte within six weeks. They move along the Military Road up the Platte Valley due to concerns about grass abundance if both groups crossed on the same side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Missouri River
Plate
Platte Valley
Platte
Bridge Contract Awarded for Buffalo Creek Crossing
County Commissioners met at Charles Wilson’s house on Saturday March 20 to consider bids for a Buffalo creek bridge on the road to Platteford. James Davideon of Planesford won the contract, to be completed in a few weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Wilson
Buffalo Creek
Platteford
James Davideon
Planesford
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Democratic Party
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Quantty
Fort Laramie
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Maine
Wisconsin
HerQeld River
Fran Scon
Ft. Laramie
Green River
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