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Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-12-24
Lectures.

H The people of this vicinity will
doubtless be pleased to learn that arrange
ments have been consummated for the
delivery Of course of weekly lectures
at the Congre gational Church, to com
mence on Friday Evening next. They
will be given principally by local lectur
crs, an association having been formed
for that purpose. We believe there are
gentlemen enough resident among us,
who, if they can be prevailed upon to
engage in this matter, have the talent and
capacity TO make the series lengthy and
an interesting one. Such a course we
conceive TO be preferable to more pre-
tentious one, involving the procurement
Of foreign talent. 1t is attended with no
expense, it impels to intellectual exertion,
and by not exciting undue expectations,
is apt TO prove more satisfactory than
where the lecturers make greater pre-
tensions
The initiatory lecture of the course
will be delivered ON Friday Evening OF
this week, by Rev. Mr.. WRIGHT. The
Committee announce the following as
the order of arrangement for a part of
the course, though some alterations will
Drohahlv he made hereafter
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-12-24
S. J. w. T.

RESUMPTION OF SPECIE PAYMENT.-The
Associated Banks of New York resumed
specia payments on Saturday, the Albany
Banks followed their example, and we
are informed by dispach that those of Bos-
ton will resume on Monday. With re-
spect to New York and Boston, there has
hardly been a suspension of specie pay
ments in the full sense of the expression,
as for some time back gold has been held
at very trifling premium above paper
in those cities, and has often been paid
out of the banks in exchange for their
notes without any premium. The transi-
ton has been SO easy from a state of sus-
pension, to that Of resumption, that it
has been accomplished by the banks
without an effort, and the change has
been more formal than real. Their exam
pie will no doubt soon be followed by the
other suspended banks Of the country
which are in a solvent condition.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-12-24

Ey- If any of our readers in this vi

EE- If any of our readers in this vi
cinity are in want of stoye-a good
stove--a serviceable stove---a stove use :
full or ornamental-a stove for the parlor
or stove for the kitchen--a stove that
will bake, boil, broil, roast or fry to per-
lection, and do it, too, singly or collect
ively--a strong stove--a stove that can't
easily be stove-just let them call upon
our friend HAYsLrp, at ALExANpER's old
stand. He has just received a new lot,
which he pronounces superior to any that
has ever been brought here, and will sell
them upon as reasonable terms as they
can be procured anywhere in the county.
He also keeps on hand, and manufactures
TO order, Tinware of every description,
made in the most durable style. Those
in want of such articles cannot do better
than by purchasing of him.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-12-24
To Subscribers.

One more number will complete the First
Volume of the GUARDIAN" We hope those
Of our subscribers whose subscriptions expire at
that time, will renew them promptly. Upon
their doing SO depends the further prosecution of
our business 1t has only been by the most rig
id economy and the hardest kind of labor that
we have been enabled thus far to go on with the
regularity which we havc-a regularity seldom
obtained by journals of this character during
their first year of existence. And we tell our
friends plainly that increased support is indis-
rcnsabie TO its continuance. Though not as good
as we could wish, yet we think the Guardian is
up to the ordinary standard of country journals,
and worthy the support of the people of this
county. If they would have its attractions in
creased and its usefulness enhanced, they have
only to give it increased support
In departing, to even limited extent, from the
rule of advanced payments, which we at first
laid down. we find we have made great mis-
take We are compelled to come back to that
principle, and shall hereafter adhere to it rigdly
We hope therefore that those of our subscribers
who have not paid us, will do so before the first
of the year, as we shall send no paper after that
time which has not been paid for. If subserit-
ers would pay us what they owe us, we could go
On swimmingly for the next year, and we hope
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In order to make this arrangement us easy as
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We will take subscriptions of and months,
at the regular rates.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-12-24
Foreign News.

New York, Dec 81.
The steamship Adriatic arrived this A. NJ.
left Liverpool 9th. Indian news not brought
by regular mall but by casual steamer arrived
at Thug, Calcutta dates Nov. LIST. Two cor.
voys of provisions at Lucknow there had been
some severe fighting there Gen. Outeam r,por-
ted wounded Sir Collin Campbell and staff
started for Cawnpore; troops also moving there
quick as possible, and would proceed to relieve
Lucknow, rs soon ms in sufficient force. Lon.
don money market unchanged, still active
Funds firm and advancing. Several additional
failures. Gold flowing to Bank in large quaint
ties. City Of Glasgow Bank showed large sur
plus, and will resume business. Depression
continued at Hamburg. but it had been resolved
to establish State Discount Bank, with CAPT
tai of $50 ,000, 900 mares. Numerous additional
failures had occurred, but it was thought the
turning point had been reached.
Both houses of parliament voted unanimously
a pension of E10O0 year to General Havelock
The Great Eastern was making slow progress
daily to the deep water.
The Bank Of France had reduced its rates Of
discount per cent The crops legislatiff had
adjourned to 18th Of January.
The Adriatic brings 2l4 passengers, $499 900
in specie. The marriage Of the Princess 10 set
down for the 25th Of January. The Prussian
army is to be redueed 20. 900 men.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-12-24
Session Paper.

The " Citizen" at Des Moines, will be
published 7ri- Weekly, during the SEES
SIGN of the Legislature, at 81. Those
who desire to receive the paper from the
beginning of the session, should send in
their names and dollars forthwith, ad
dressed to the undersigned. Proceed
ings will be reported with care, SO as to
be Ineligible to all classes of readers,
and show the progress of legislation from
day to day.
Members of the Legislature are author
lied to receive subscriptions. Those who
would avoid the risk and trouble of send
ing by mail, can hand their subscriptions
to their respective members.
The WeehIy Citizen is published at SO
per annum. 1t will contain the summa-
ry of the ri-weekly.
AS the ensuing session of the legisla-
ture will be one of peculiar interest, those
who are interested in State Affairs should
not fail to get paper from the Capitol.
Address J. TEESDALE.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-12-24
INDEPENDENCE ITEMS.
INDEPENDENCE, Dec. %, IS

INDEPENDENCE, Dec. %, 81.
Mr.. EDITOR The very unfavorable
arrangements of mail facilities between
this place and Quasqueton for week OF
two past, has almost suspended commu-
nication between the two places. | had
about given UP attempting further to en-
Tighten your readers in regard to oul
local affairs, not knowing when my let.
Ter would reach you, and you would not
have received this if private hand had
not been fortunately forthcoming to con-
vey it. Your last paper dated the 18th,
was received this morning, having been
six days travelling 10 miles These things
ought not to be, and l trust a change for
the better will soon be effected
The Grand Festival given by the La
dies for the benefit of our Lyceum Lii
brary came off according to appointment
on the 18th inst. The whole thing re-
suited handsomely and reflected great
credit upon those concerned in it. The
toasts were appropriate, the responses
eloquent, the social intercourse exhilera-
ting, the beauty Of the ladies fascinating,
the dancing gloriously exciting. and the
receipts about $50 T!
An instance of petty thieving was
brought to light few days ago, through
the vigilance of our police. During the
latter part of the summer and fall many
of our citizens have been annoyed by the
loss of goods, but up to the time of the
search and seizure, no suspicious were
directed to any particular point. A search
warrant having been obtained by Mr.. 7.
B. BuLLEN, Officer CHANDLER proceeded
to search the residence of one Martin
MCGRADY, on the west side of the river,
and in a short time a large number of ar
ticles, consisting of almost every con-
ceivable variety, were found secreted
about the premises. MoGRADY was ar
rested, and under a scene of unusual ex-
element, examined and committed to
Jail, where he now remains.
On the 18th, one James RoNEY was
committed to jail on a charge of obtaining
goods from Eli OzIAs in exchange for q
Threshing Machine. RoNEY having
falsely represented, as alleged, that the
Machine was free from incumbrance
when in fact there was mortgage on il
for 800.
AS the "good book" says there is g
"time for all things" and this being the
time" for shinplasters, one of our bank.
ing firms is about to issue to the amount
of $4,000 AS it is well secured, and
designed to answer the purpose OF 10.
cal currency, l presume it will pass freely
Indeed, why shouldn't we have our own
currency as we'll as the Dubuque money,
which is getting quite plenty here
The weather is mild and delightful
and has given an unusual impetus to bust
ness. MONCRIFF.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-12-24
Publications.

GoDKY's LADIES Book, published in Phil
adelphia at So year; copies for SIS,
and 8 copies for IS.
1t is difficult to say anything more in
praise Of this magazine than has been
said. To say that the present volume
bids fair TO surpass any previous one, is
encomium enough. The illustrations in
the January No. comprise beautiful line
engraving. entitled Family Prayer"
asupcrb Title Page, engraved upon steel
one of Godey's unrivalled four-fgure col
ored Fashion Plates, and fourteen color
ed plates of useful and ornamental arti
cles Of dress-a feast for the eyes of any
lady.
ARTHUR's HOME MAGAZINE, published
by I. S. Arthur d Co., Philadelphia,
at So per year. copies for IS.
This is the best of the SO magazines
is literary matter is of superior char
ac;er, its illustrations beautiful, and Its
home department entertaining and in
structive. 1t would make cheap and
most acceptable present for any lady.
The INVENTOR, published in New York
by Low, Haskell d Co, Solicitors of
Patents, at 81 per year.
This magazine is valuable one for.
mechanics and inventors, and its cheap
ness places it readily within their reach
1t is profusely illustrated every month
with engravings Of new inventions
EMERY's Journal OF AGRICULTURE, pub
lished at Chicago, at SO per year
This is new weekly agricultural pa
per. recently started in Chicago. 1t is
very neatly printed, and we deem the
general character of its articles as meet
ing, more fully than those of any other
agricultural journal in the northwest, the
wants and wishes of the farming interest.
Those of our farmers who wish TO SUBJ
cribe for paper devoted to their inter- ;
SITS, will do well to give the Journal a ]
i
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-12-24

FREE KANsAs.-A call is now circulat.
ing for National Convention of the
friends of Free Kansas, irrespective oil
party, to be held in Cleveland on the 18th
and 18th Of December, 10 consider the
course to be pursued in reference to the
continued attempts now being made by
the pros slavery men to force slavery into
Kansas. -Hawkeye.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-12-24

RE- Our Independence letter and the
communication of friend TABOR, arrived
at such late hour, that in order to make
room for them, we have been compelled
to lay over several editorial articles.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-12-24
BRIpGEroRr, CT. Dec. Is.

The country seat of p. T. Barnum, in this
city, was discovered to be on fire last night aud
was soon burned TO tho ground. Mr.. Barnum
had juit commenced refurnishing the house
Tho amount Of loss has not yet been ascer-
tanned. The fire was doubtless the work Of an
incendary.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-12-24

Sixty-six battles were fought during
the Revolutionary war The first at Lex
ington, Mass, April 10, 1775, and the
last at James Island, s. c., August 90,
1782.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-12-24
WASHINGTON, Dec. II.

SENATE.-Mr. Gwinn presented me
mortal from citizens of California and
Mexico, praying for the establishment Of
the Territorial Government of Arizona,
and subsequently introduced bill for
that purpose.
On his motion Senate committee OF
nine was ordered To consider so much of
the Presidents message as refers to the
subject of the Pacific Railroad, and sub
he introduced bill for its con-
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-12-24


ted States, and on every such payment,
credit shall be given for the amount of
the principal and interest due on such.
The daA on which they shall be received
by such Office authority, is given to pur-
chase said notes at proper amount OF
principal and interest at any time.
The remainder of the bill relates to
details, provides penalty for forgery, and
appropriates $4,000 to carry it into eff
feet
Objections being made to the consid
Grafton of the bill, Mr.. Hunter gave no.
tice that he would call it up tomorrow,
before proceeding to the election of a
printer.
Mr.. Harris, of the Union was elected
printer.
Mr.. Foote introduced bill granting a
homestead of 100 acres of land to actual
settlers.
Mr.. Wilson presented the resolutions of
the Legislature of Mass, asking that that
State be reimbursed for money advanced
to the U. S. during the war of 1919.
The following named gentlemen COM
pose the committee of the Senate to which
was referred that part of the Presidents
Message relative to railroad to the Pa
cifc-Messrs. Gwynn, Douglas, Bright,
Davis, Hunter, Seward, Bell, Foote and
Iyerson.
NJ. B. Lamar, of Texas, was this day
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-12-24

GoDKY's LADIES Book, published in Phil
adelphia at So year; copies for IS,
and copies for Sc.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-10-15
FOREIGN News.

SPAfS.-The Ministry had rendered theil
resignation, but the Queen refused to ac.
cept it.
A dispatch from Madrid to the London
Post says that General Concha will con-
! tinue to bold the Governorship of Cuba.
A Paris letter to the same journal says
that the question between Spain and Mexi-
co is going on most favorably, so far as it
can be arranged in Paris. The acceptance
by Mexico of the mediation was not, how
ever, known.
CHINA.-The last accounts received in
Paris from China by the way of Kjachta,
present deplorable picture Of the state of
the capital and of the southern provinces of
the empire. Trade is almost completely
annihilated, and the distress among the
population is increasing in an alarming
manner. The government has issued iron
money to pay the public servants, and for
the purchase Of corn: but it requires the
taxes to be paid in silver.
CENTRAL AMERIcA.-Hon. G. Venable
our Minister to Guatemala, died from Chol-
era on the 23d of August. This terrible
epidemic was raging both in Guatemala
and Salvador.
Costa Rica has made formal proposal
to Nicaragua that the two States be united
under one Government, with President
to be named by the people. Mr.. Carey
Jones, who is understood to have gone on
secret mission to Costa Rica from our
Government, has had quarrel with Presi-
dent Mora, because the latter imprisoned
an employe of his for misconduct. Mr..
Jones is reported to have left San Jose in
disgust.
MEx1oo.-Senator Benjamin and Mr..
Sere have been for some time in the Mex
lean Capital for the purpose of obtaining
the Tehuantepec grant, and in despite Of
the opposition of Mr.. Soule, acting as the
agent of Sloo, they were completely sue
cessful. The Tehuantepec railroad may
now be regarded as an enterprise to be car
ried out with the least possible delay.
SANDWICH IsLANDs.-We have dates
from Honolulu to August l, thirty-three
days later than previous advices. There
has been large increase Of expectations for
the past six months over those of the same |
period in 1856.
Influenza had prevailed so universally in
Honolulu that nearly all of the inhabit-
ants wre prostrated. Business, for a time,
wholly suspended. 1t was not, however,
fatal, and at last accounts was subsiding.-[
John Young, one of the Hawaiian Chiefs,
died on the 18th of July, aged Al years,
The Post Office had been enlarged, ow-
ing to an increase of business. A new
Church building was dedicated at Waimea,
Hawaii, on the 10th of July. Fruit was
abundant, good and cheap. The crops
were being harvested in excellent condition.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-10-15
SPECLAL NOTICES.
Nasea and General Debility!

John Rutherford, No. 80 Wylie street,
Pittsburgh. says:-"I have been relieved
of the most distressing form of Dyspepsia,
by the use of Berhave's Holland Bitters,
purchased of you, after suffering for three
years with headache, nausea, and general
debility attending indigestion. 1 now feel
perfectly restored"
This language, coming from one of our
Oldest and most respected citizens, cannot
fail to induce the invalid to try this prepa-
ration. A few doses will satisfy you of
its remedial effect.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-10-15
Chinese SUGAR Game.

AT an Agricultural meeting held at In
dianapolis during the State Fair, the subject
of Chinese Sugar Cane was discussed. Mr..
Raab, of Ohio County, Indiana, detailed
his experience with this cane.
He said that he had been one of those
who had no confidence in its success, but
had raised it. In manufacturing molasses
he used a cider press to crush the c@ne,
which answered very good purpose for
experimenting, but it did not extract the
juice entirely. He was satisfied that good
cane would yield 800 gallons to the acre.
He had made il at different stages of ripe
ness of the cane; had cut it five weeks in
succession, End the ripper it was, the richer
the juice. Five and half gallons of this
would yield about one gallon of molasses.
He had found it difficult to keep the
syrup from burning, as he boiled it in COM
mon kettles; but he thought there would
be no danger in properly constructed pans,
where the fire would strike the bottom on
ly, and not the sides.
In kettle with IL inches depth of the
juice there would rise scum Of 8 inches
on the top. This had TO be taken off, and
he had used both lime and soda to neu-
tralize the acid, but he thought these un-
necessary. They made the molasses Of
a dark color. His best and lightest color
ed, he made by raising the scum with a
gradual heat alone. White of eggs beaten
he used to clarity the syrup. The amount
of juice extracted was 60 lbs. to every 100
of the cane. The blades be stripped off by
knocking them with a stick, before he cut
the canes. The blades and tops he fed
to milk COWS, and their yield of milk had
been increased at least one-ffth, and the
butter was more yellow.
In order to test whether the juice would
ferment in the cane, after being cut, he left
it standing 4s hours in a hot sun, and
could perceive no change in it. He had
also let the juice stand 13 hours before
boiling, and had made as good molasses
from 1t as any other.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-10-15

R The Chicago Journal of last night
says that Exchange on the East is almost
impossible to be obtained, and when it can
be procured, from five to fifteen per cent,
is asked for it. A gentleman who had a
note of $4,000 to pay in New York last
week, paid $3.50 for exchange. Another
person had $4,000 falling due in New
York, and although he had $4,000 on de-
posit in Chicago, he could not meet his
obligation at the East short of 81, 1,000.-
Canada money is selling at five per cent,
to be used to meet Eastern demand. Bu-
siness men can't stand such drawbacks long.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-10-15
Philadelphia Market.
PHILADELPHIA, Oct, IL

fHILADELPH1A, Uct. II.
Business is nearly suspended in all de-
partments. Flour is very dull at $5,25
for superfne, and 1915 for extra. No
sales Of Rye Flour or Corn Meal. Wheat
dull and declining; small sales of Red at
S1,12@1,16, and White s1,2O@1,25.-
Rye steady at 75@75c. Corn is in fair
request at 73 TO IS. Oats declined; sales
5000 bush, and Delaware at 81 to 3sc a2
bush. Cloverseed continues to sell at S.
so; not much doing.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-10-15

A Cool QUAKER.-A Quakeress, jeal-
Gus of her husband. watched his move
ments, and one morning actually discover
ed the truant kissing and hugging the ser
want girl. Broadbrim was not long in dis
covering the face of his wife, and rising
with all the coolness of a general, thus adj
dressed her:-"Betsy, thee had better quit
peeping, or thee will cause disturbance in
the family"
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-10-15
Cincinnati Market.
CINCINNATI, Oct. IL.

CINCINNAT1, Oct. II.
Flour is dull and nominally the same
The demand is limited and local. Wheat
has decliped to sO@9Oc. for prime White.
Oats dull; buyers offer for the best 3Oc.-
The adyices from New York depresses the
markets generally. Exchange on New
York held at 10 f2 cent. premium though
p cent, premium is called the current
ate. The weather is cloudy with light
ain.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-10-15
Suspension of New York Banks.

The following banks have suspended TO-
day: Marine, Ocean, Merchants EXCHANGE.
N. Y. Exchange, North River, Irving, Cit,
izen's, Chatham, Bulls Head, St. Nicholas
and Market Banks. There is a general
run on all the Wall Street Banks, and in
tense excitement in the street. Policemen
are stationed at many of the banks to pre-
serve order.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-10-15

g The propeller Louisville, belonging
10 the Northern Transportation Company,
was burned Thursday night, ten miles from
Chicago. The boat and cargo total loss.
One man, fireman, was drowned.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-10-15
R We have heard a tall story of an

EF We have heard a tall story of an
Irish knight, who was once discussing with
French courtier as to the age and standing
OF their families, when the latter, as fin
isher to the argument, said that his ances-
tors were In the ark with Noah. "That is
nothing" said the Hibernian: ''for, at the
deluge, my forefathers were we're cruising
in boat Of their own"
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-10-15
~ A maiden lady. not remarkabl

~ A maiden lady, not remarkable for
either youth, beauty, or good temper, came
for advice to Mr.. Arnold, as to how she
could get rid of troublesome suffer-
"Oh! marry him." he a Used. "Nay, |
would see him hanged first" "No, mad
am; marry him, as said to you, and I'll
assure you it will not be long before he
hangs himself"
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-10-15
eommefciai Maftefs.
.iIIefSbUrS Market.
New York Market.
New York, Oct. l2.

NEW YORK, Oct. Y.
Cotton quiet. Flour dull: 1900 bbls.
sold. Wheat firm; $4,000 bush. sold.-
Corn heavy; 27,OOO bush. sold. Mess
Pork 4oc. lower; sales at 2O@21. Stocks
dull.