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Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-09-24
DUBUQUE, Sept. IL, 1857.

Mr.. EDITOR Last night, on my way
home from Chicago, fell in company AT
Frceport. with a boy some 10 or IA years
old, who makes the following statement
That in company with his mother and
and uncle they left Long Island to come
to the West, his father having gone in
advance of them, and that some time du-
ring last night he became separated from
his friends, they undoubtedly at some
point taking another train. He came to
Freeport on the l. G. r. r., and from
thence ! took charge of him and now
have him at my house. He does not
know what place his friends with himself
were going 10, further than it was out
west, and says they expected to complete
their Journey by 5 O'Clock this morning.
His name is Sydney Ketchum, and the
name Of his uncle is VIM. Darland or
Darling.
Will Western Illinois and Eastern Iowa
papers please notice. w. j. KELLEY.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-09-24
HOW THE CANVASS GOES ON.

HOW The CANVASS GOES On.
From every quarter of the State,
through our exchanges, private letters,
and by personal Information, we learn
the most cheering tidings in relation to
the State canvass. Everywhere the Re-
publicans appear to be alert, industrious
and full of hope while their Democratic
opponents are discouraged, divided
among themselves, and almost in des-
pair. Mr.. Samuels appears to be loosing
ground wherever he goes. His inflated
vanity, his inordinate self-esteem, and
his pomposity, which We here know how
to excuse and pardon, on account of his
real good nature and kindness among
strangers wins for him nothing but ridi
cule or contempt. His ill-conceived and
ridiculous boast that his children do not
go to the common schools, is but lily re-
ceived by the masses of the people, who
believe with Daniel Webster and Thomas
Jefferson, that the common schools are
the nurseries of patriotism, virtue and
intelligence. His desperate attempts to
blow hot and cold on the Bank question,
deceive none, and his chivalric and Don
Quixotic charges upon the one hundred
niger babies of the State, win for him
far more derision than applause. His il
lustrious fellow candidate, George Gillas-
py, appears to have made up his mind
that discretion is the better part of valor,
and that he will best advance his inter
ests by maintaining mastery inactivity.
Thus far lie has opened not his mouth in
the campaign, but like sheep before her
shearers, he is dumb. He probably bases
his hopes of success upon Ben's suppo-
sed popularity, and upon the renown
which he is conscious must accomp-
any the remembrance of his single but
illustrious feat in the Constitutional Con-
vention, namely: the introduction Of
resolution whereby no man less than 10
years of age could hold a judicial office
in the State
We know how easy it is to persuade
oneself to that which we wish to be so,
but we do not exaggerate, but rather re-
frain from expressing the maiteras strong
ly as we might do, when we say that on
the other hand the Republican candidates
Judge Lowe and Oran Faville are daily
winning votes for themselves and their
party in an hitherto unprecedented man
ner. The most glowing accounts of the
favorable impression produced by both
these gentlemen, wherever they have
been, daily reach us. We are confident
that the Republican majority in the State
will not fall short of Fremont's majority
last fall, and we do not much doubt but
that it will overreach even that.
We yesterday conversed with two gen
tlemen who have recently travelled
through the northern and western coun-
ties, that they confirm all that we have
said as to the activity and spirit of our
friends. Clayton county is pledged, by
her Republican citizens, to elect her two
Republican representatives, and TO give
600 majority for Lowe and Faville.-
Blaokhawk, Buchanan, Allamakee, Jones
and Delaware are likewise all alive with
true Republican enthusiasm. Let us hear
the same story from every county in the
State. Roll on the ball of Freedom and
Progress, and let sham Democracy be
crushed out foreyer.-Dub. Rep.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-09-24
The Boy of the Times.

We like an active boy-one who has
the impulse of the age-of the steam
boat-in him. A lazy, plodding, snail
paced chap might have got along in the
world fifty years age, but he don't do for
these times. We live in an age of quick
ideas; think quick, eat, sleep, court, and
die quick-and slow coaches are not toll
Grated. eco head if you burst your
boiler !" is the motto of every age-and
he succeeds the best in every line of bus
iness who has the most of :" do or die"
in him.
Strive, boys, to catch the spirit of the
times be up and dressed always, not be
gaping and rubbing your eyes as if you
were half asleep; but be wide awake for
whatever may turn up, and you will be
somebody before you die. Think, plan
reflect as much as you please before you
act, but think quickly and closely, and
when you have fixed your eye upon an
object, spring to the mark at once. But
above all things be honest. If you in
tend to be an artist, carve ii in the mar
ble-if a merchant, write it in your led
ger Let honesty of purpose be your
guardian star.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-09-24

An exchange says that man who
would Systematically and wilfully set
about cheating a printer, would commit
highway robbery on a crying baby and
rob it OF its gingerbread-rob a church
of It's bad pennies-lick the butter off II
blind nigger's last iritter'-pawn his
grandmother's specks for drink of
whiskey-steal acorns from blind pig
and take clothes from a scarecrow, that
he may make respectable appearance in
society.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-09-24
About the hardest case ever heard of

About the hardest case ever heard of.
was murderer named Stone, executed
many years since in Exeter, N. Ii. Just
before the rope was placed around his
neck, he requested he sheriff to give
HIM mug of ale. The request being
promptly acceded to, he took the mug
and commenced blowing the fro,h from
the ale. "Whatare You doing that for?"
nervousl y asked the sheriff : Because"
returned the periec. wretch. Il don't
think froth is healthy"
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-09-24

An editor, on hearing it observed that
persons in a drowning condition sudden
ly recalled all the transactions of their
past lives, wished that few of his de
linquent subscribers would take TO bath
ing in deep water, and get about-say,
not quite, but half drowned.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-09-24

NEW PROCESS OF TANNING.-We were
shown yesterday specimen of leather
tanned by the new process discovered by
Edwin Daniels, of Elkhorn, Wisconsin.
1t is claimed that leather by this means
may be tanned in three weeks, and that
no expensive machinery is used. L. H.
Hawes is now in Dubuque offering TO sell
rights for the use of the patent, and will
warrant the process 10 be successful. A
circular states that one or two hundred
dollars invested in the business is sutfi
cient outlay TO tan from eight to twelve
thousand dollars worth of leather a year
If this is really such discovery as it is
claimed to be, it will work great change
in the price of boots and shoes, and OF
leather for other purposes.-DaJ. Rep.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-09-24
A Wnsfarn editor thus Sll

A Western editor thus sums up the pc
culiarities of cotemporary =" He is
too lazy to earn a meal, and too mean to
cat one. lie never was generous but
once, and that was when he gave the itch
to an apprentice boy. So much for his
goodness of heart !" OF his industry,
he says +" The only time he ever work
ed was when he took castor oil for hon
ey."
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-09-24

An Irishman, attending a Quaker meet
ing, heard young man make the follow
ing announcement: 4" Brethren and sis
ters, am going to marry daughter of
the Lord" 1.-The divil We are !" said
Pa; ; an it'll be a long time afore We II
see yer father-inlaw.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-09-24

Spriggins says he always travels with
a sulky"-that is, he always goes with
his wife, who contrives TO be obstinate and
out of humor from the time they leave
home until they get where they are go
ing to. The onl y time she ever smiled,
he says, was when he broke his ankle.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-09-24

Magislralc--What brought you here Z?
Prisoner-Two policemen, your honor.
Then suppose liquor had something TO
do with il? Yes, sir, they were both
drunk.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-09-24

:" If you don't give me penny" said
a young hopeful TO his mamma, i" | know
a boy that's got the measles, and I'll go
and catch them, so will"
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-09-24

y married lady found her two sons
qua,rrelns, and in hopes of putting an
end 10 their differences, uttered the fol.
loving You young r,scals. if YOU
don't desist directly. IN tell both your
fathers"
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-02-07

within the limits OF the Slate--a vast market
would be created, for the double advantage OF
the farmer. BY selling his produce in the State
he would realize larger profit, than he could
possibly do, by sending it to an eastern market.
He would moreover lie able TO supply himself
with manufactured goods, at cheaper rate, than
they could be imported from abroad. Thus his
condition would, in every respect, be as favor.
able as could be desired.
One very important reason, alluded to ia the
message Of the Governor, why Minnesota
should become State, is that relating TO the
construction of the Pacific Railroad. 1t is a
matter Of boundless concern, that this grand
Highway, should be extended through our do
main. The natural route, is clearly one, that
passing through our midst, would connect the
head of Lake Superior and the head of the
Mississippi, with the great emporiums Of COM
morce upon the Pacific. But this route, de-
cided as are its advantages, will be neglected
and overlooked. unless competent exertions are
made by US, to prevent so unspeakable mis-
fortune. The influence of State representa-.
ton from Minnesota, would be felt, not only
in both halls of Congress, but throughout the
whole country. The northern route, would be
"ooPsSos W NoP1soiiSeCs do tue dtlu UeSt
route, and the road would be speedily COM
menced and probably completed, ten years in
advance of any other - III
Your committee therefore accompany this
report with. bill embodying the suggestions
contained in his Excellency's Message-with
one other, viz: that the whole question Of State
Government be submitted to the people, and
let them determine first, at the ballot box, the
great question whether they are ready to d.
vest themselves of their relation as ward to
the Federal Government, and take rank among
the sister States Of the American Union.
As by the bill reported there is no delay pro.
duced, by providing for this expression of the
peoples own opinion, your committee. cannot
see any good objection to it. se
A number of other reasons have added their
weight to the considerations already advanced,
but it is not deemed necessary to name them.
1t is believed, that the reasons already adduced
fully warrant the Committee in the conclusions
to which they have arrived.
All of which is respectfully submitted.
w. P. MURRAY, Ei-
!. L. X. STANNARD,
VIM. B. GERE.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-02-07

Death q Hon. pr.s,.. 5. brooks.

The latest news from Washington of last eve
ming. informs rs of the sudden death OF Hon.
Preston s. Brooks, at browns Hotel, ON the eve
ming of the 9th. lie had been in bed two or
three DAYS, suffering from the effects of severe
cold. lie was telir- sis friends he had passed
the crisis of his i.nss and felt considerably inn
proved in health when he was seized with vio-
lent couch and d.ed in about ten minutes after
wards. He expired in intense pain.
Thus. in vigorous manhood, Preston s. Brooks
has been stricken down, while the one whom he
sought to kill, lives on. and will ever like while
Humanity shall appreciate the worth uf high
souled Herosm. M a 6I .H
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-02-07

DEEP SNow.-We learn from travellers, that
the snow in the southern part of the State is
much deeper than in this vicinity. The cars both
on the eastern and southern tracks, are in an aw-
full state.--When the first heavy snow storms
came, the snow in the deep cuts, was shoveled Of
the iron rails, and piled up on either side, until
the cuts were filed up, and now there is no place
to dispose of what has lately fallen.
Near Cairo, the snow is said to be piled up
some ten feet above the smoke pipe of the cars.
it is said that il has cost the Illinois Central
Railroad, since the first blockade of their trains
this season, 5000 per day, in clearing the track
from snow and ice.- Galena Adrertfier.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-02-07

GREEN TEAs.-Rev. DR.. Wentworth says, in a
long letter from Few Chau. China, published in
the Missionary. Advocate for January: -
"Several American ships are lying in port,
awaiting the arrival of green teas. The English,
who love the leaf unadulterated, have taken the
FIRST cargoes of the season, and sped homeward
with them. The Americans are green enough to
prefer an infusion Of Prussian blue rendering
that article so scarce and high in the vicinity Of
the green teas that the natives can hardly af-
ford to it the venetians Of their versndahs.
II some hopdreds Of good ladies, who 60 with
their heads tightly bandaged day or two in each
week with sick headache, and whose only remedy
is green teas would abandon the use Of sereen
self the source Of the disease"
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-02-07

HOUSE OF H0Ps.-Ths Festival Of the Ladies
OF this society, held at the residence of Rev. E.
d. Neill, on Tuesday evening last, was most
pleasing and delightful affair. The tables were
decorated in gorgeous manner and fairly groan-
ed with the Injuries which had been prepared BY
fair hands. Upwards of two hundred persons
paid their respects to the worthy pastor and his
estimable lady, and We are grati6ed to learn that
the sum Of nearly four hundred and twenty-five
dollars were realized. which will be devoted to-
ward the payment for the pews which have been
recently procured. and for various other necessa-
nv improvements.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-02-07

eTIn Chicago, during the past year, there has
been built about 5000 buildings, and during the
same time the popolstion has increased 2. 200.
This of itself would be quite little city of NO
small importance. .s.,.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-02-07
LATEST NEWS.

New YoRK, Jan. 26.
:. The report of the Secretary of the National
Kansas Committee, now In session here, states
that $50, 900 have been subscribed to the fund Of
the Committee, since July last. Of this sum,
$0l 900 have been expended in forwarding emil
grants, and furnishing supplies to needy settlers.
The number of emigrants forwarded by the Com
mittee Is stated ut 900. 81 LEI
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-02-07
Washington, Jan. Is

In the recent foreign news, it was stated, that
Santa Anna had given bis sanction to move
ment in Spain, for establishing monarchy in
Mexico. p
Santa Anna desires the restoration On any
terms. forgetting that this Government would not
be passive spectator should foreign force be
employed
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-02-07

q Mr.. Wilson states new fact. in his late
speech in the Senate, respecting Prof. Hedriek,
who was dismissed from the University of North
Carolina for holding Fremont opinions. The
Prof held petty place under Government for
the little stipend of $500 per annum, as compu-
ter Of the Nautical Almanac. After he had been
driven from the South, be went to Cambridge, and
found that be had been removed from this two.
penny place, because he held opinions opposed
to the administration
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-02-07

A CoLoREp MANas GRATIrUDE.-The Lowell
(Alase,) Citizen fays;
81. B. Smith the well-known colored caterer
of Boston, was once slave.-When he frst es.
capped be took refuge in u Quaker's family, where
he was taught to read and write, and otherwise
assisted to an education by a lady in the family,
who was then in afluent circumstances. During
the course of time Smith became famed as q ca
terer. Though he was black the fair goddess
Fortune smiled on and favored him; while his
lady benefactress became poor and needy Wild.
ov. Yesterday the I'VE happened to meet in this
city-the oolored man seeking out the white la
dy. This time he was the benefactor, commend
ing with handsome donation, and adding the
assurance that 80 long he is able to earn dol
lar she shall never need. The lady had one small
daughter with her, to whom Smith made pres.
ent on parting of ten dollar gold piece.''
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-02-07

Go 1t is said, that one reason why the sail.
ors who were seized at Canton when under the
protection of the British Gag. were not given up,
was because the heads of four Of them at least,
were cut off soon after being captured.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-02-07

WIscoNsIS q. s. SENAroR.-The Republican
members Of the Wisconsin Legislature have NOM
mated as their candidate for U. s. Senator, Hon.
j. r. Doolitte, of Racine. They have the pow
er to elect him, and doubtless, also, disposition
to exercise it. He is rather a young man, pos
sessed of decided talents, is popular, firm in his
opposition to slavery extension, and if elected as
We suppose, will do himself and his State honor
as the Succession of Gen, Dodge. Judge Dunn 3
the Democratic,
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-02-07

DOUGLAS AND BRIcHr.-One of the editors of
the New York Tribune writes from Washington,
that the feud between Douglas and Bright of In
diana, has assumed a form of great bitterness.
Bright is anxious to get into the Cabinet as Mr..
Buchanan's Secretary of the Treasury, and OK
poets to accomplish his object. Douglas is de-
:ermined to keep him out. The feud worries Mr..
Buchanan, though not SO badly as the election of
Cameron over Forney in Pennsylvania, for that is
worse TO bear than the toothache.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-02-07

g The young spile-driver, on the river juts
below om Office, continues his laudabls business
Of laying the foundation Of the piers for the
new bridge. Although be has considerable steam
on board, yet be 10 docile a. . bird, and molests
no one while he drires his way through the world.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-02-07

~ A woman was lately found in the streets
of Philadelphia, in state Of mania portp, who
was ut one time the wife of one of the most dis
tinguished citizens of New York.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-02-07

| cy. The Doctors of Minneapolis and st. An
| thOny have formed themselves into Union Med
| ical Society, meeting Of which was held at DR..
| Andeyson's residence last Monday evening.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-02-07

Want N PRILADRLrHrA.-We cut the following
from Philadelphia:
Want is actually staring us in the face, so
we should judge by look at the markets. The
country folks, with but few exceptions, have been
entirely blocked up by the recent storm, so that
the place that once knew them know them no
more. Those who have courage to face the mu.
sic, do not seem to be at all moderate in charging
tUo prices, SO that between starvation and ex-
travagance We are compelled to submit to the lat
ter. and make the best Of it. Milk this morning,
we are informed by those who ought to know,
brought the moderate sum of twenty-five cents
per quart, while butter was an article confined
entirely to the Imagination. II the present state
of affairs lasts much longer, we shall be obliged
to "chalk ups" to the tune of " milk four shill-
ings q quart" q
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-02-07

cV- The funeral of Father Matthew was az
tended, in Cork, by fifty thousand people, and the
Bishop and seventy priests ofseia,ed at the cere-
monies
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-02-07

g Girard College. at Philadelphia, nov sop
ports and educates regularly three hundred and
fifteen boys, all INDECENT orphans. -tf..s.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-02-07

MINNESOTA IN WAsHiNoroN.-N observe with
much pleasure, the commendable promptness of
our delegate, H. NJ. Rice, in procuring appropri.
atoms for this Territory. A bill has passed the
House, appropriating $4,000 for bridging
streams and opening roads, and will probably
pass the Senate. Mr.. Rice also informs bis con-
stituents that bill appropriating $4,000 for
Custom House, will probably pass.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-02-07

CO The Great Hugh Miller. of Edinburgh, e
has been asoertained, committed suicide vhils
laboring under ct Of insanity.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-02-07

The ST. Louis Republican publishes an advance
copy of Gov. Geary's message before the Kansas
Legislature. With regard to popular sovereign
ty, Gov. Geary says that when the interests of
people require State Government and the pro.
per measures are taken to establish it, then will
be the time, once for ali to decide the grave po-
litical questions which upderiie all CELL regula.
ted commemorative.
He advises the Legislature TO let slavery alone,
and leave it where the Constitution places it.
He recommends that the errors and omissions
on the statute book be corrected; denounces the
test oath act and recommends its repeal disap.
proves of the present method of eecting jurors
and recommends their adoption by lot, insists
on voting by ballot, and suggests a law requiring
residence of ten days in district to prevent
illegal voting.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-02-07

Mr.. Buchanan has arriy' at the White
House, at Washington. He didn't seem to make
much of a stir. Mrs. Buchanan stayed at home
With the little 'uns. rat sev y
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-02-07

CA woman stopped at a hotel in Covington
KY, few days ago, with her husband and thirty
two children, all her own. This beats Mark
Bourbon. m
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-02-07
Galena River Leck.

Mr.. Green, with his corpse of engineers, is now
engaged in making an accurate survey of Galena
River, with regard to the construction of the
Lock about to be built. & =
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-02-07

EF Gov. Bissell was unable to 60 to take the
oath of Office at the State House, so it was add
uinistered to him at the Executive mansion.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-02-07
Post0n, Jan. 26

PostOn, Jan. 70.
The Aims House for the Insane, in South BOs-
ton, was burnt yesterday. Two female inmates
persisted.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-02-07
Eastnort. Me. Jan. %.

EaBtPUrtS WE's JAZZ 20.
The British ship Lerd .Ashburton, from Toulon,
for St. John, n. B., was lost on Grand Manan
on the l4th inst. all the officers were lost, and
only men out of % were saved. sn.g