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Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-07-25

acknowledgement of. a master outside of
Buchanan county.
The Judge winds up his article by a
gross attack upon the Wapsipinicon road,
but, as we showed last week, his malice
has overleaped itself. lie says /: Had
] favored the project of taking from the
county, two hundred and fifty thousand
dollars without the shadow of an equiv
alent, | apprehend that the Guardian
would have expressed different opinion
of my honesty" Not at all, sir Judge.
The fact that you did faror and advocate
taking two hundred and fifty thousand
dollars from the county, and giving them
to the Dubuque d Pacific company with
out equivalent, has not altered-at least
not for the better-the very poor opinion
we have had of your honesty. A man
who boldly acknowledges, as you have
done, that he was engaged in an effort to
swindle the county, cannot certainly ex
pect to be regarded as honest, nor can he
expect that the evidences we have to-day
given of the charges made against you,
are to be invalidated by a simple denial, or
a plea of want of memory. We expect, and
the people of Buchanan county expect,
that you will meet these evidences fairly,
and with something better, and worthy
of more credit, than your simple asser-
ton
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-07-25
SHOCKING ArrA1R.-On the 4th inst,

SHOCKING AFFA1R.-On the 4th inst, a
shocking accident occurred in Belmont
county, Ohio. Itappears that ffty-six
pound weight had been drilled out for the
purpose Of celebrating the national ami
versary. II was loaded and upon being
fired exploded into fragments, killing in
sCantly, DR.. Drake, young physician,
and SO wounding John Scott, Jr., son Of
John Scott, Esq, Of Harmar, that he was
not expected to recover.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-07-25

mum, and in thei, respective spheres Of
mechanics, education and Agriculture.
no better or cheaper works can be found.
The first is published in New York, the
second at Cedar Rapids, and the last at
Dubuque.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-07-25
JUDGE ROSZELL,S DEFENCE.

" The mountain labored, and brought forth q
mouse.
N- Our honorable County Judge, af-
ter many days of mental travail, has al
last been delivered of a nondescript f1edg-
ling, in the shape of an answer to the
charges which some weeks since we made
against him. Conceived of such pa
rent, it of course has characteristic marks
of distortion, and is covered with filth
peculiar to the source from whence j
emanated. However, we care but little
for this latter fact, but shall attend to the
wants of both parent and child unmoved
by it, promising that we shall use moth
ing in their treatment but the prescrip-
ton he has, himself, SO kindly furnished
us, which is " to deal justly"
The first of our charges which he has
been pleased to notice, is, that he had de
manded and obtained control over the
county monies, using them for his own
purposes. We also stated in the same
connection that when this had been re-
fused, he had thrown impedimcnts in the
way Of the officer, which his station en-
abled him to do. He calls attention 10
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-07-25

EN- 1t will be seen in another column
that our friend ALEXANDER has just re-
ceived supply Of doors and SASH which
he offers for sale on reasonable terms.
Persons in want of these articles would
do well to give him CALL
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-07-25

Thus, the very maximum sum which
the Civilian could have demanded for
this work, was $3.50 OO--and how much
did the Judge allow +? We have not yet
received his Annual Report, which
the law requires to be made out on or be-
fore the 18th day of July, nor is it pro-
bable that we shall receive it before cleo
ton, and we cannot, therefore, give his
own figures. But we have something
just as reliable. Mr.. BARNHART, who
owned one-fourth of the Civilian office,
stated that his share of the proceeds from
that tax list was Sll2 so! $112 SO
multiplied by 4, makes Four HUNDRED
AND FIFTY DOLLARS $50 90 more
than the remuneration which the Civilian
could justly demand, agreeably to their
highest rates Of charge.
Now, why was this extra compensation
allowed !? Why did the county have to
pay $40 90 more to the Civilian office
for the same work than would private
citizen, even though he had taken it there
one square at time Z? We think the
sudden change in the position of that
paper is sufficient answer.
The next charge noticed, is that the
Judge has now commenced the erection
of county buildings at the close of his
term, as he will now, very probably, be
deprived of the use Of the county money.
He contents himself, in noticing this
point, after making sundry surmises, and
appealing to our " honor as rascal" by
simply stating that he thinks Spring the
time to commence bu'lding-but does
not say why this Spring is any better than
last. Possibly Mr.. HASTINGS assertion
will give us the solution. But as the
people will form their own opinions upon
this subject, and particularly as he has
appealed to community of interest which
he seems to imagine exists between us,
as rascals, we leave this point unpreju-
diced to their decision.
He denies having said in public meet
in reference to the Wapsipinicon Railroad,
that his sympathies were with it, but
his hands were ted by virtue Of his
connection with the Dubuque d Pacific
road as director and agent. We were not
at that meeting, and cannot speak from
personal knowledge, of the exact Ian
guage used, but have heard from several
sources that the words we have given
were used by him, and such is the under
standing which many persons besides
ourselves have Of it. Until we are sat
isfed that such men as Dr.. BARTLE, +.
G. PATTERSON, and several others Of the
same stamp have been guilty OF falsehood,
We must hold Judge RoszELL to his ac
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-07-25
COUNTY TICKET.
REPUBLICAN STATE CONVENTION.

TNHE Republicans of the State of Iowa will
Il meet in Convention ut IOWA CITY, ON
WEDNESDAY, August 18th, 1857, for general con.
sultaton upon matters of vital importance.
If the amended Constitution is adopted at the
August election, candidates for Governor and
Lieut. Governor will be put in nomination al
said Convention.
The ratio of representation will be one dele
gate for every one hundred Republican voters
in each county, and one additional delegate for
fractions over fifty voters. Counties not having
the requisite number of Republican voters to
entitle them TO one delegate by the ratio adopted
will nevertheless be entitled TO one delegate.
By order of the State Central Committee.
SAMUEL. HARDWOOD.
HENRY O'CONNOR.
WIN. PENN CLARK.
GEORGE D. WOODIN.
HIRAM PRICE.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-07-25

Now, having never demanded con
troll of the county monies, and therefore
having never been refused / have new
er had any reasonable or unreasonable
provocation to obstruct the Treasurer il
the performance of his duties"
First, as to the consistency of the two
charges. If the Judge will but reeolec
that be has occupied his present position
for six years, and that, during that time
there has been two officers, at least, fill
ing the station of Treasurer and Recor
der-and if his astute mind can GRASP
the fact that it is possible to demand and
be refused by one, and to demand, and
not be refused by the other, he may also
be able to comprehend, before we ge,
through, that there is both consistency
and truth in the charges.
Some two months, at least, ago, in the
course of a conversation upon county
matters with Mr.. G. l. CUMINs, former
Treasurer of this county, man whose
character is as fair, to say the least, as is
Judge RoszELL's, and whose veracity is
as unquestionable--he made the remark
TO US, that he had but little to say against
Judge RoszEIL. 1.-The Judge and l."
said Mr.. CuMINs. got along pretty well,
the only difficulty we had being in refer
ence to the county money, the Judge
wishing il kept in his Office. But, as he
had no right to it, and ] alone was re-
sponsible for it, of course refused.'-
Mr.. CUM1Ns also stated that the Judge
was pretty cross about it. Now, then,
the Judge states that he had never de-
manded control over these monies. There
is. then, an issue Of yeracity between him
and Mr.. CuMINs, But, as Mr.. CUAINs
had no possible reason for classifying, the
Judge must excuse US for placing in his
(Mr. CuMIN's assertion the most Gre
dence, and for insisting that it fully sub
stantiates our charge. The fact that Mr..
CuMINs was compelled to pay for all the
assistance he received, out of his own
pocket, the Judge refusing to allow him
for it, may perhaps, be traced to this
cause,
Again; The Judge says +: The coun
IS funds are, and always have been, I'M
der the control Of the Treasurer alone"
He admits, and every man in the county
knows, that the money has been kept. du-
ring Mr. HASTINGS term, in the banking
house Of BREWER, BEMIs & RoszELL,--
And opposed to the above assertion of
tie Jud ge's, we have the clear, emphatic
declaration of Mr. HASTINGS. that Judge
RoszELL did hape control ouer. and did USE,
tie county monies. Our informant got
this from Mr. HAsTInG's own lips, and
we know we can rely upon him. If the
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-07-25

are giving invaluable aid to the accom-
plishment of that end. We are glad to
see that he appreciates our efforts, and
after his election we hope he will come
down handsomely. ITO the victors be-
long the spoils," you know, Judge, and
we shall insist that the hoggish propensi-
ty which you have heretofore exhibited
the ll-grasping popularity which has
been particularly noticeable in your pre-
vious operations-shall be materially
modified.
But to the charge. 1t is not necessary
to go over this ground particularly now,
as we have done so before. Every man
in the county believes that the sudden
change made by the Ciuilian was caused
by some outside pressure-some pecuni-
airy inducement--andt that we assert to
have been an extra allowance on the tax
list. The arrangement we know to have
been one of Judge RoszELL's making
Some little time previous to its publica-
ton, Mr.. HASTINGS sent us word by Mr..
MORRIS ToDp, that he should like to see
us in reference to this matter, stating that
he would like to let us have the publish
ing of it. A few days afterwards, he
came down here, and again spake of it to
others, but did not see us. Being up to
independence little while after, we step
ped into the Recorders office, and Mr.
HASTINGS preached the subject to us by
Observing" RICH, l wish you were up
here now, should like to give you a
good job" We asked him why he could
not do it, as it was-told him we thought
it was his duty to give us an opportunity
to bid for the job, as neither he or his
party owed anything to the Civilian, and
the competition might save the county a
considerable sum. He thought it neces-
sary that it should be published in pa
per published at the county seat, but
consulted authority in our presence,
which read 8" shall be published in any
paper published in the county" He then
stated that he really should like to give it
to us, but that he must consult the Judge,
and see what he would say. AS we new
err received any invitation to bid upon the
work afterward, we are satisfied that the
Judge decided the matter against us, and
not Mr.. HASTINGS.
There was, in that tax list, !, 534 lines,
and counting IL lines a square, which
number makes square in the Civilian
would make 1872 squares. The prices O
advertising in that paper are 81 pei
square for the first insertion, and SO cents
for each subsequent insertion. These are
the prices, recollect, for a single square,
and we give them the benefit of the full
est charges. The bill, then, could no,
Justly have exceeded the following:
| First insertion of 100 snyrarea cI30 On
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-07-25
THE WAPSIPINICON RAILROAD,

GS- For the satisfaction of some anti
Railroad Republican friends, we have de-
sired of Mr.. TABOR written statement
of his position upon the railroad ques-
ton. We had, before we ever heard a
word said connecting Mr.. TABoR's name
with the judgeship, conversation with
him upon railroad matters, and pledge
our word that he then expressed the same
views now embodied in his card, and we
can, therefore, confidently assert that
these views have not been manufactured
for political effect but are his honest con-
victions. With these views we are at a
loss TO see how any honorable or reason
able man can quarrel. Mr.. TABOR comes
out flat footed upon this subject, there be-
ing no equivocalion or obscurity in his
statement
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-07-25
A CARD.

AS my opinions in regard to the Wap-
sipinicon and st. Peters Valley railroad
are constantly requested since my nomi-
nation by the Republicans for county
Judge, think it best to make them known
in this public and explicit manner. l
should be glad to see the road construct
ed, provided it is done without injury
or expense to Buchanan county. Should
| be elected county Judge, l could never
consent TO issue the bonds of the county
without the most ample and undouJted Sc
curity for the payment of the interest
a security that competent and well in
formed persons must consider sufficient,
beyond hazard or contingency, to save
the county harmless. Nor could | con.
sent to issue such bonds without similar
security and indemnity for the payment
and redemption of the two hundred and
fifty thousand dollars on which the inter-
est is to be paid. Acting for the coun-
ty, | should consider it my imperative
duty, under all circumstances, to see
that her interests and her safety from all
liability, were made paramount to every
other consideration.
S. j. w. TABOR.
Independence, July 18th, 1857.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-07-25

Mr.. r. j. THORNTON, with Older, Lee d Co.
Independence, is our authorized agent for that
vicinity. Mr.. THORNTON will receive and receipt
for subscriptions, advertisements, DC All job
work entrusted to his care will be done fifty per
cent cheaper and better than can be done else
where in this County
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-07-25

Gsr At the organization meeting Of
the "QuAsouEToN LIGHT INFANTRY"
held on the 18th inst, the following Off
GERS were elected to hold till the end of
the present year:
JAMES d. Phillips, Captain.
JOHN COULTER. LIST Lieutenant.
JAMES RANKIN, Cd Lieutenant.
z. BUTLER, Ensign,
The Company at present numbers 33'
members.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-05-23
MAY.

10 t- ''- NJ Ci7. 'Ihdy..
Tn the Oriont--lightL A haze 80,
Y Der the deep night, backness strays,.
Tero' the cloudy pail it pometh.
Der the mountain scalp it soaroth,
Over, through, afar, around -
(Waning all the heart of DIay) ,-S,
Runs the light without n sound. >,t5
From the black into the gray,
From the gray into the dawn,
Silvering AL lis folds of lawn,
1ill'it bursts niion the tlty. 49,
Gaze / From ont The living gold a. ...,
Knowledge streamethas ofolG
Gaze upon the,sunny river;
Heaven is bright and beouteous ever.
q All is Behutful-AI rise; sfS =
God is looking frUnt the skiesl 'si''-
5-.r ," W Barry CoraacaiI.
NoY the bright morning star, days hnrbirigcr,
&" Comes dancing from The east, and leads with her
Thefo@ry May.who fromher greenlap throws
The yellow cowslip, and the pale primrose.
HAL, hounteous May, that dost inspire ~
Mirth, and youth, and warm desirel
Woods and groves are of thy drcssing:
Hill and dale doth boast thy blessing. -
Thus We salute thee with our early song
And welcome thee, and wish thee-long. )
sHlf0n.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-05-23

ed. AT this moment the eutire scene was
exciting in the extreme. The crowd arouud
the central spot responded 10 the closing
ceremony with huz2as and enthusiastic
shouts. Thethrong beyond hadneiiher heard
or seen anything. But huazos and shout.
ings arc infections--they were caught up
by the thousands on hilk and terrace and
boat, land far away, and shout nfter shout,
and cheer after cLeer, went up from the
mighty mass around, until the whole air
was wild with tho human roar, as the salty
stream fell-upon the bosom of the river.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-05-23

WHEcK on LAKE, EaIs--EtEvEy LIVES
,iL1ofs,T,,a,--StnduSky, %, May 5.--Ihe Canadian
bark Empire, of Port Dover, Capt. Morgan,
went yesterday, near Maibehead.--
u he captain and'a passenger were saved.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-05-23

.HARRIsBuuG.eMng Al.,-Tke Hon. Wi.
liam II. .Welsl. the able Stale Senator from
York county, Penn, made q minority report
to-day sustaining the. decision of lbe United
States Supreme Court in the i'Dred Scott"
case. IL is docUmentofnmoh sbiliiysmld
eyhCeaigreat research andva thorough, re-.
view Of ali the great principless.t issue. l. A
majdisy report tHking opposite views had
been ptesiously'Fado. ti1A@N
Mn, Dr E,.f you'll get my ,nts done
by Saturday, II shall be forever indebted TO
you'' 1s"'If that's yourganie, they 'mnct he
done, sure, 'FsoidstAeitailor. .rss5ii 1.& led
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1857-06-26
BALTIMORE ADVERTISEMENTS.
Gu a n .


WILLIAM W. DUNCAN, CON-
w MISSION MERCHANT, and
dealer in every description of FERTILIZERS,
offers for sale -
PERUVIAN GUANO, No. ], furnished
at Government prices, the ton Of 224O lbs,
delivered either from ship, Warehouse at the
Point or at my Warehouse up town, ON terms
advantageous to consumers; also, MEXICAN
GUANOS White and Brown, \. A., selected
from CGrgos rich in phosphates.
COLOMBIAN GUANO, the ''Ne Plus Ultra"
of Phosphate Guano.
ODE BURGS" SUPER PHOSPHATE.
"RHODE'S' SUPER PHOSPHATE OF
LIME, from Formula Of State Chemist.)
Also, PLASTER, BONE DUST, and every
known Fertilizer, which can be had in lots to
suit, and at the Lowest Market Prices.
EsJ- VIII attend faithfully and punctually
to the SALE OF WHEAT, CORN and PRO-
DUCE generally, and to the Purchase of Goods
Of any kind, including Farm-Stores Agricul-
tural Implements, Seeds, &c. Address
WIN. W. DUNCAN,
No. 80 S. Charles Street, Baltimore, Md.
6zIj- All orders left with WIN. BRADDocK,
Rockville, Nd, will be punctually attended
to. [feb. 2O-tf.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1857-06-26
lNGGORMICK'S
REAPINH And Nol'TING
WAGEHHNE IMPROVED
FOR 1857.

FENHE FARMERS OF Montgomery county and
q the District OF Columbia wishing to sup
ply themselves with this invaluable machine
will please send in their orders EARLY; they
will win thereby insure being supplied, Delay
may cause disappointment, as the demand for
them this year will be GREATER than ever before.
II is. now an established fact, attested by
cocoon Farmers using them in the U. States,
including s16 IN our oira Montgomery county,
that this machine, both as a Reaper Of Grain
aid 1ioeT If G'rass--ior its RApTDITY AND
ELEGANCE OF EXECUTION, great STRENGTH OF
BcuD, LlGuTSEss or DRAFT, and SIMPLICITY OF
CoYsrRucroN-stands UNRIVALED
This machine has been so well and so tho
roGghly tried and IA known to be SO FUN e6-
cicm md reiiaJic, that it is now deemed alto
rethor unnecessary to enter into any descrip-
ton Of it, or name more Of its special points
of merit
Every machine sold by US will have The per-
sonal attention Of J. I. llleGlNs or some one
fully competent, and GUARANTEED TO GIVE FULL
AND ENTIRE SATISFACTION.
They win he delivered at any desired point
on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, or on the
Chesapeake end Ohio Canal, or in the District
Of Columbia.
FULL SUPPLY of the various parts of
the Reaper ron REP AIRING, viii be kept
constantly on hand at Poolesville; also, at
Mr. ADAM BEArL's, Iaytonsville; and Mr.. j.
II. IIIGGINs', Rockville.
aSr Orders by mail promptly attend to.
JESSE T HIGGINS 4 BRO. =
Gle Agents for Montgomery county, Nd.
and lie District Of Columbia also, for the
counties 81 Lopdoun, Jefferson, Frederick
Berkeley aid Morgan, in Virginia.
mar 27-3ln
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1857-06-26

VIE subscribers would inform the citizens
l. of Montgomery county and lis vicinity,
that they have opened largeand well selected
assortment of DRY GOODS, for Fall and Win
ter wear.
IN DRESS GOODS,
We have Striped and Plaid Silks: Plaid,
Striped and plain Black Silks; Striped Dama-
sines; Plaid Merinoes Plain French Merinoes
ofvarious shades Of colors; Coberg Cloths;
Striped and figured all wool Mouslinos; Nous
line De Beige; Plain and figured Mouslines
from l2l to 81 cents.
MOURNING GOODS.
Black Bombazines from Sl.l2@ to SI.15; Nor
witch Cloth; Black Alpacas; Black French Me-
rinoes, and Coberg Cloth; all wool and COM
mon Black Mouslines.
SHAWLS, CLOAKS AND SCARFS,
Stella, Brocha, Cashmere and Plaid Shawls
Cloth Cloaks, and Mantillas Of new styles
Brocha Scarfs of various grades.
GLOVES, AND HOSIERY,
0fall kinds; Velvet Ribbons, and other TRIM
mngs Bonnet Ribbons; Elastic Belts; Silk
Cord and Tassels.
FRENCH WORKED COLLARS.
Linen Cambria Handkerchief, OF new STYLES,
with good assortment of low priced Linen
Ilandlserchieis, from CT cents up.
FOR GENTLEMEN AND BOYS,
We have, Black and Brown Cloth; Plain and
Plaid Cassimeres; Plain and Plaid Cnssnets;
Kentucky Cassmeres and Jeans Light Plaid
Cassimcres; Cashmere and Silk Vcstings; Silk
lIandkerchieis and Crayats.
DOMESTIC GOODS, &C,
0fbcst and most durable Fabrics consisting Of
Heavy Bleached, and Brown Sheetings, and
Shirtings Osnaburgs Domestic Plaids; Os-
nahurg Calicoes; Plain and Plaid Linseys
Full Cloths; Sleeps Grey Cassinet; Table
Linens; Bird Eye Russia and Huckaback Dia-
pcrs. &c.
Which with all other Coodsin our line will
be sold at the very lowest market prices by
MAYFIELD a. BROWN,
No. 12I, Bridge Street,
oct l7.-3m Georgetown, D. G.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1857-06-26
By Hugh Bowling & Co.
UCTFONEEEs!
REGULAR DAY q EVENING SALES


REGULAR DAY G EVENING SALES
EIIE subscribers, determined to de-
a vote their whole attention to the
Auction and Commission Business, respectfully
inform the public that they are prepared to re-
ceiveall goods consigned to their care for sale
at public auction that no exertions on their
part shall be spared to obtain The best prices
for the same by fair and Impartial representa-
tons; and as they intend to confne themselves
to a strict cash business unless otherwise or
dered, those sending goods to their sale shall
be s.ttled with Immediately when the goods
are delivered to the buyers. Goods sent to
them for evening sales can be settled for next
morning, if sold. a regular evening auction
for the sale Of all kinds Of merchandise can by
this means be Of great service to the commu-
nifty, whose patronage is most respectfully So
licited by the pubic's obedient servants
HUGH DOWNING & co.
Auetioneers.
Day Sales-Monday, Wednesday, and
Friday mornings, at 10 o'clock, and every
evening at o'clock, at the Store, No. SO, Var
mum Buildings, Louisiana avenue and at all
other times and places where their services are
required. Sales on the Market Square oppo-
site the Bank Of Washington, attended as usual
on market days.
Cash advances on cOnsignments.
HUGH DOWNING & co.
Auetioneers.
Washington, D. c., Jan. 26-I2m