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Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-01-17
New York, Jan. Is.

Anew - ONh, OdI -. W.
Havana papers of Jan. S, contain full
details of the recent storm in the Gulf.
The steamer Iturbide was at anchor
off Vera Cruz when she was wrecked
IS of her crew were lost, and II saved by
floating ashore on parts of the wreck.
The brig Neupar, a New York packe,
is a total wreck. The crew were saved
The steamer Calhoun was driven of,
but subsequently reached Alvarado dis
abled. n
The steamer Montezuma was wrecked
on the Lavandra. Nearly all on board
persisted.
The Daniel Webster was driven ashore
neal Indianola. a
Several foreign vessels were wrecked
near Vera Cruz.
A party of Mexican officers had arri-
we'd at Havana to take possession of the
runaway Mexican steamer.
Her commander and crew refused tc
surrender her.
Signor. Pattimuo, city treasurer OF
Havana, had absconded, being defaulter
to a large amount.
Mark Chauncey, the American sailor
and ringleader in the conspiracy at the
Isle of Pines, it was thought, would suf-
fer death for his completely in that affair.
Among the lost on board the Iturbide
were George Chesley and John Welker,
engineers, supposed TO be natives of the
United States.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-01-17

SENATE.-Mr. Seward, from the Com
mittee on Commerce, reported a bill for
the protection Of steamboats, from damage
or destruction by fire; among other things
it provides that all wood work shall be
removed a certain distance from the fur
mace and iues; the fire rooms and pas
sage to be protected by iron, and in the
event of fire, the flames to be extinguished
by steam appliances to be worked by ma
chinery outside of the fire room, &c.
The act is to take efct one year after its
passage.
HousE.-Mr. V. Pelton presented a
memorial from 200 ship owners, mer-
chants and pilots, recommending the
passage of Rogers Marine Signal Bill.
The House passed the Senate bill with
amendments relative to foreign coins. 1t
provides that the quarter, eighth and
sixteenth dollar pieces shall be received
by the federal officers at twenty, ten, and
five cedts, but not again paid out; a new
cent to consist of 88 parts copper and 12
nickel. and the coinage of half cent pieces
to cease. @
Mr.. Campbell. of Ohio, rising t a
question of privilege, said he understood
a remark made by him on Tuesday was
considered by Mr.. Rust las insulting to
him. Mr.. c. thought it due to him to
say that it was not his intention to insult
or cast any imputation on the gentleman,
and he now disavowed any such design.
Mr.. Rust remarked at that time he un-
derstood Mr.. G. differently. but was now
satisfied with the disavowel of the gen
tlcman.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-01-17
~ The Republican

E The Republican convention for
the nomination of candidates for the off
ces of Superintendent of Public Instruc.
ton, Register State Land Office, and Com.
missioner and Register of Des Moines
River Improvements, meet to-day at low;
City. The conduct of the State Central
Committee in failing to give sufficient no.
tice of this convention, cannot be toe
highly censured. There is scarcely a
northern county in the State that has re-
ceived the call in time to be represented
at the convention, or to make known their
preferences, unless it can be done through
their Legislative representatives. There
was no special necessity for such haste,
as the April election is sufficiently remote
to give us ample time for a perfect can
vass.
From present appearances, it is proba-
BILE that Prof. BUGBEE will be the candi-
date for Superintendent of Public I~nstruc-
ton, and Hon. JAMES THoRINeroN, our
present able Representative in Congress
this district, Register of the State
Land Office.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-01-17

PENNSYLVANIA is u greatest wheat
States and is estimated to raise this year
1850 600 bushels; Ohio is next, rails
ing Is, SOC, 600; New York is next, rails
ing rs, goo, 600; Illinois next raising 14.e
600. 900, Wisconsin IA, ooo, 600; and vir-
ginia raises 12, 500, 900. 10 sgp
We learn from the Dubuque Worth
Vest, that a Mr.. Michael Reynolds, while
crossing the river a short distance below
that city with a load ofmerchandise, care
lessly drove into an air hole, and the
horses and sled were Immediately carried
under the ice by the force Of the current.
Mr.. Reynolds fortunately escaped.
AN OLD REL1c-One of the greatest
curiosities exhibited at the late Fair. at
Winchester, Va, was a table cloth made
III friedrich IN I75o ffona A.~ ra;eAd and
spun before Winchester was laid off. The
cloth was made by Mrs. Lydia Neill, wife
of Lewis Neil, one of the first settlers in
the Valley of Virginia.
ERozEN.-A family by the name of
Wade consisting of Mr.. and Mrs. Wade,
child, and a young lady, were frozen to
death near Monticello, last Sunday night.
There were also two men frozen to
death between Cascade and White Water.
Names not known.--4namosa. Eureka.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Henry w. Lee,
Bishop of Iowa. has been appointed to
the charge of Nebraska, in the new mis-
sionary Diocese of Kansas and Nebras-
To III.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-01-17

THE BRIGHTEST SpoT IN THE CoUS.
TRY.-As near as we csn come at the
figures the First and Second COMPRESSION
al Districts in this State !; Il. b. Wash.
burne's and Farnsworth's which occupy
the northern tier of counties, c. c. Wash
burne's District, adjoining in Wisconsin,
and the Second District in Iowa, (Timo.
thy Davis,) gave at the last election
about forty-six thousand Republican ma
jority. AS no other four adjoining Con-
gressional Districts in the United States
can claim the distinguished honor 0 fsuch
an aggregate majority. we claim the con-
sideration of living nca the centre OF
the freest, most enlightened and best
civilized portion of the whole Union
Galena Ad0.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-01-17
Congressional.
WASHINGTON. Jan. L.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13.
SENATE.-On motion of Mr.. Seward.
a copy of the proceedings of yesterday
declaring Mr.. Harlan not entitled to a
fHsaat were ordered to be transmitted to
Mr.. Collamer reported back from the
post-ofice committee, withoutamendment
the submarine telegraph, and it was made
the special order of tomorrow.
HoUsE.-Mr. Morgan offered a resolu-
ton which was adopted, instructing the
Committee OF Commerce to inquire and
report what additional means, if NV, are
necessary to prevent loss of life by fire
and s~hipwreck on the Long Island, New
Jersey coasts.
The House resumed the consideration
of the Presidents Message Mr.. Bing-
ham, Speaker, in denunciation of the
Presidents position.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-01-17
Eys- The fine frap,e cb,,rob od;foo !,

E1s- The fine frame church edifce in
course of erection for the Methodist Con-
gregation Of this place, under the charge
of Rev. Mr.. HOOP, is rapidly approaching
completion. The cold weather has ma
terially interfered with the progress Of
the work, but it is now entirely closed in
and being plastered. 1t will be ready
for occupancy in about four weeks. 1t
is a handsome and substantial ediice, 80
by 40 feet, capable of seating q congre-
cation of 400 persons, and will cost at
least $1,000. Its situated in the North
ern part of the town, and is another lib
eral addition to the public improvements
of which we can boast. :
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-01-17

ment, had been received with enthusiasm
at various points. \
The town of AFRICA was attacked Nov,
24th by the insurgents.
Steamers Loa and Apurimac dates
from San Juan del Norte, are to Dee. 90.
NO tldipgs of Walker had been received
there for some days. Scott had quaraelled
with HIM and stopped running his boats.
Walker had seized for his own use air the
steamers on the Lake River.
A lester from Granada, of Dec. 81.
states that the church of Guadalupe was
still held by 200 fillibusters, who refused
TO- surrender at summons of Gen. Deloso.
lhey were to be attacked Immediately,
alter which the bulk of the allied army
would proceed to operate with Gen. Cor
rera against San Juan and Virgin Bay.
The loss of the ~fllibusters since Nav
a. was stated at 800; that of the allies
small. "
l. Private letters state that the Indians
at Ometepe had risen again Walker and
killed II fllibusters. Walker, with i SO
men, had attempted to retake Granada.
but had been repulsed.
Later advices are received from Rivas
to Dec. 5. ''n4 A2siA ~ F >
Walker had arrived within one mile Of
Rivas, and was preparing to attack Car
vera who had 600 men well supplied with
provisions and munitions. A few Skin
mishes had taken place between the adj
vanced guard. ~ s3Ht 9ll
Walkers men are said to be badly off.
with scarcely anything to eat and dying
daily from ~dysentery. Tl
The two hundred men hemmed in at
the church of Guadalupe were destitute
of water, and subsisting on their horses.
They nevertheless ~obstinately refused
quarter offered them by Deloso.
Mr.. Morse, the American minister to
Bogota, had proceeded to Carthagena in
the British steamer.
A. Bearwine has officially recognized
as u. S. Consul at Panama.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-01-17

Ey- Yesterday morning we write on
Monday was the coolest that has ever
been known in Iowa. AT sunrise the
thermometer stood at 40 degrees below
Zero The recollection of that, even,
will be sufficient to give a cooling influ-
enc to all our next summers supply of
/" Sherry cobblers," Mint Juleps," and
I" Ciaret Punches" without the usual
necessary ingredient Of pounde ice.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-01-17
Oflrerap9it Us,
New YoRK.n.1 2.

NEW lORK, n. IL.
The steamship Asia from liverpool
arrived here this "A. NJ.
The Arago arrived at South pton on
the Goth. The Ericsson sailedom Liv-
erpool for New York on Dec.
The approaching conferencst Paris,
the affair with Prussia and Syerland,
and the difficulty with Persia d Eng
land, continued to be the main lures OF
interest.
No day is yet fixed for the assem-
bling of the congress at Paris already
intimated. The second plenip0tiaries
will alone take part in it. Couuyelew-
ski will preside. T
There is still some prelimim bust
ness to get through, but it is aripated
that the dby of meeting will nbe far
distant. eIgf eq>I sW .a,t
s A preliminary meeting will 1bably
be held in a fsw days.
A statement is made in the Dndon
Times that England and Francs now
agreed on the points of discuss with
Russia. .e.9 att
No topics ace to be introdul but
those relating to Belgrade and thsle Of
Serpents.
Two or three sittings will stuff, 8
All the Plenipotentiaries haveBived
their instructions as regards thNeuf-
chatel question.
Prussia continues her preparats for
invasion and Switzerland for defer but
there exists a belief that the other wers
will prevent actual hostilities.
There was a rumor that Engla had
agreed to mediate in the matter, lit is
doubtful.
A large space is devoted by thCon-
tinental journals to discussions | the
question at issue, but they contaiittle
beyond surmises.
The Bank of France again acce for
discount bills having rs days to +,
From other parts of Europe IL is
little or nothing to report.
English papers contain a report the
Portsmouth banquet to the officers the
Resolute.
Hugh Miller, the Geologist was md
shot dead in his house, supposed be
accidental.
1t is stated that negotiations are hen
off between the British minister atom
s~tantinople and the Persian envoynd
the latter is proceeding to Paris hing
meanwhile requested further instrnens
from his government. 81
Great Britain demands the cyacron
Of Herat, the payment of expenseshe
dismissal of the Persian Prime Minr,
and the establishment of British coll
ates in various places in Persia.
Persia is reported to have consentto
the return of Mr.. Murray, the Ensh
Minister, to restore Herat, and conn
safe the Heratians, but the other pts
are in abeyance.
We have nothing more respectinee
progress of hostilities.
The Asia brings 80 passengers, and
wards of S1OO,O 600 in specie.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-01-17
Legislative Proceedings.

Nothing of much interest has traspired
IN the Legislature since its re-assembling.
On Monday last a petition for the repeal
Eof the Liquor law, and one against the
repeal were laid on the table. A resolu-
ton referring to naturalization laws was
referred to a special committee, consist
ing of Messrs. Rusch, Kirkwood and
Matthews. A bill for the establishment
OF, an additional Justice of the Peace in
New Wine Township, Dubuque county,
was referred to the Dubuque delegation.
In the Senate, the remonstrance of the
Dubuque Bar against any change in the
judicial District wa presented by Mr..
Stuart, and referred to the delegation from
Clayton and Fayettc counties. 22
A message was received from the GOV.
error, accompanied by sundry Resolutions
In reference to French spoliation the
construction of a canal around the Falls
of Niagara, the abolition of slavery. &c.
Mr.. Loughridge moved to dispense
with the reading of the documenls. Sem
ators insisted on their reading, which was
so ordered.
First the peply of the State of Arkan-
sas to resolutions of the State of Ohio.
IN reference to the abolition of slavery. I
Second, the resolution of the State of
Ohio, to which those of Arkansas were
a reply.
Third, those fronA the- State of New
hampshire, in response to Arkansas in
reference to the sbolition of Slavery and
the restoration of the Missouri Compro-
mise. r,v aar
Mr.. Trtmple moved to lay the docu-
ments on the table, which was adopted.
Mr.. Cloud presented a petition from
mauy blacks and whites for the removal
of certain hardships now resting on the
colored race DC, referred.
Mr.. Hardie offered a resolution to the
effect that inquiry be made into the safe
keeping, condition, and present use of the
State arms OF Iowa, and whether or not
they are liable to be called into use in the
invasion of other States, &c. Resolu-
ton adopted, ayes 90, nays 16,
Mr.. Rodmann, of Clayton, offered a
dill for a new charter of the city of Gut
tenperg.-Referred to Clayton County
delegation. arg
Mr., Barker, of Dubuque, introduced
a bill to authorize Dubuque City to sub
scribe to the Capital Stock of the Du-
buquc, st. Peters and st. Paul r. R.
Referred to Dubuque Co. Delegation.
A bill has passed the Senate providing
for the safe keeping of the public money
and making it a felony for officers to dis
pose of public fluids in any II with
out the authority Of law. a''
The salary of the Supreme Judges has
deem fixed at $1,000. A bill has been
introduced to collect damages from Rail
roads for loss Of personal property through
the carelessness or recklessness of the
agents.
r.-H.-- NgIr-.A- s# -rHr#. g
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-01-17
DUBUQUE MARKET--Jan. 18th.

DOAbC& IL w I'm lssJu us ICtms fl
FLoUR-Extra city $500; super6ne $3.50
WHEAT-65@7Oc. i2bu.
CORN-55@60c.
OATS-45@50 Soc.
RYE-Nominal. max - 3iil
CORN MEAL-7O@8 Tabu. n5 beh
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. V bu. M sq8S f
BUTTER-Fresh roll 30@35c.
CHEESE-Western Reserve l2la0l3 cts.
country 9la@l2e.
BEEF-$5,5 O@6,O carcass.
PORK--s2o. OO@a 90 u Dbl; hogs y 100
lbs. S., SOC 600. H tea4
LARD-s@l0c.
VENISON-5I@6c.;
TURKIES-S0c@sl,2 5 a piece.
CHICKENS-3O@4Oc p pair.
WOODS, 50@$7, so - cord.
COAL-R.I j. $3.50 " ton delivered.
SALT-G A $2,75; Kanawha $3,l5@3,25 /;
Bags 25@30c.
SEED-Clover $6@6,25; Timothy $2,5O@$3
EGGS-25@30c.
HIDES-Gnen 5H@6c; dry flint l4@l6.
HAY-$ls, O0@2O,O0 v ton.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-01-17

NH HEs0 NM
current majority in each house, and be-
cause the Senate failed to comply with
the law requiring the appointment of a
teller and the nomination Of candidates
on the day before the meeting Of the
Convention.
The protest is signed by fourteen n
tors. The consideration of the matter
was postponed in consequence of the alb
sence of Mr.. Brown.
A similar protest was presented to tie
House and warmly debated.
A motion made to place the prstestop
the Journals was lost.
No quorum voting, a call Of the house
ordered, pending which the House
adjourned tIU 4FmI
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-01-17
3 zzy- We heard This week IF mite

Re" We heard, this week, of quite a
pleasing little episode of ministerial life,
which took place in u midst, and which,
as rejecting the estimation in which the
recipient was held, must have been truly
gratifying to him, as well from the value
of the donation as from the delicacy with
which it was rendered. A few of the
members of Mr.. RopERr's congregation,
taking advantage of a half days alb
sence of their pastor and his family from
home, having previously made their ar
engagements, went to his house and soon
thereafter, an addition which he had re-
Gently built to his home, was papered,
carpeted, and furnished in most comfort
able style. Mr.. ROBERTS had good rca-
son to suppose, when he returned, that he
had received a visit of angels-and so
he had, for has not some one said that
all "women are angels?" We, of course,
can't be expected to contradict him,
considering that there is no arbitrary rule
by which we may identify them.
We understand, too, that MI. RoBERr's
congregation intend paying him ardona-
ton visit in a week or two.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-01-17

ID. wHH."
Eg- We have been compelled to delay
the publication Of our paper this as well
as last week, until Monday, because Of
the impossibility of getting any help, and
the cold weather having interfered very
materially with our capacity to perform
the extra amount of labor necessary to be
done to get u paper issued every week.
We intend issuing II paper on Friday
night, as soon as it becomes practicable,
so that we can send it over the county in
time for our subscribers to receive it on
Saturday. We hope we shall be enabled
to do this in a couple Of weeks at the
farthest, until which time we beg the in
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-01-17
New York Market.

NEW YoEK, Jan. Is.
FLOUR-Sales of $500 bbls at $6,25@6,AO
for superfinc State; $6,GO@6,aO extra do $6,25
@6,50; super Western $6,65@7,lO; Canadian
6,45@6,62.
WHEAT 40 for white Canadian; SIG
l,70 White Southern; ! 80 white Ky.
RYE-Firm at e5@9Oc. .fsa6t
BARLEY-Dull at ,374.
CORN-7l1a@75 mixed Western.
OATS-4s@50 cents for State and Western.
PORK-l9,y7@ls,50 mess; II ,.5@i7, so for
prime. I'D -
LARD-l23s@l2H. ae e9rg
WHISKY-26@26la. .t,stfg
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-01-17
z York. Ian. Is

Gov. Price, of N. j., in his message
to the Legislature, takes exception to the
projected session of Sandy Hook to N. Y.
for Quarantine, unless the proposition is
accompanied by n from Staten Island to
N. j.. in return.
A call is issued for a meeting of the
Swiss residents of N. Y. on Saturday
evening, for the purpose of considering
the present position Of their native land.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-01-17
WAsHINGToN, Jan. 49,.

WASHINGTON, Jan. Is.
There was a large attendance at the
meeting of the Agricultural Society.
Marshall Wilder was reelected President.
The executive committee consists of Gov.
KY, d. Elliyan. Of Pa, b. S. Brown, q
D. c., Fred. Smith, of N. H., DR.. Steph-
enson of Ind. ID. p. Poor is Sec'y, and
d. p. French, Treas. The Society ac-
eepted an invitation from Secretary Guth-
RE to meet next year in Louisville. Reso-
lutions in favor of the purchase of. Mt.
Vernon for the site of an Agricultural
College were adopted. The Chinese SUI
gar zane was discussed.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-01-17
Churches, Societies, and Time ofMeetins

Congregational Rev. Mr.. RoBERrs, every
Sabbath, at lOla A. M. and 6la P. NJ. 9qa
Methodist, Rev. Mr. Hoop, l011 A. M.
Baptist, on the LIST and 3rd Sabbaths of every
month, at the. School House, at l01s AN. This
Society is in want Of a Pastor. @A.- o'
Free Presbyterians, Rev. Mr.. FRAZER. 9 lt
Wesleyan Methodists, Rev. Mr.. SMITH,. rt..
Odd Fellows, every Tuesday night, at G1s
o'clock, over d. S. Davis's Store.
Good Templars. every Friday evening, at 6ls
O'Clock, over ID. S. Davis's Store. 5I H"
Quasqueton Library Association, every Mon
day evening, at 61e O'Clock, at School House
Hall. $50
Mutual Frotection Society, meets quarterly.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-01-17

Es~ Efforts are now being made by the
young men of our town for the formation
of a brass band, and with every prospect
of success. This is a good move. and if
consummated viii do much towards en-
livening or town, and conducting to our
enjoyment. Several citizens have ex-
pressed their willingness to subscribe lib
orally for the purchase of the instru-
ments, and if a competent instructor can
be obtained, we have but little doubt that
the musical talent will be forthcoming
Nearly one hundred dollars were SUBJ
scribcd this morning, in a few minutes,
and the present evidences are that there
will be no want Of pecuniary ms
II is intended to make the instruments
general property, so that the retirement
of a performer through dissatisfaction or
other cause, will not involve the n%ecessi-
ty of procuring another instrument.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-01-17
New York. Jan. 1

New YORK, Jan. IS
The schooner Mary Charlotte from 3
timore for Boston, was abandoned JaI
airy 10th, in latitude 90, longitude
Crew brought in here to day by the b
ism bark Ray Noyagcr from Pernambus
The steamer Ericsson arrived I
morning from Liverpool. Dates amt
pated.
The steamer George Law arrived h
this morning from Aspinwall, bring
California dates Of December Goth, 4
upwards of 1885, 600 in specie. /
She connected at the Isthmus with
Sonora. The John L. Stevens was p
sed Dec. 25th, bound up.
The Golden Gate left Panama for
Francisco January 1st, with New Y,
passengers and mails of Dec. FL.
The ships independence and st. NJ
were lying at Panama.
The Cayenne was at Aspinwall.
The Sierra Nevada left San Francis
December Goth for San Juan with atIar
number of recruits for Walker. An
tempt was made a few days previously
sink her in her dock.
The Orizaba from San Juan arriv
Dec. 10Th.
The Supreme Court Of California !
declared the entire State debt unconstit
tional, excepting three hundred thousa
dollarsf and recommends the adoption
the debt by the Legislature, and that I
question Of Reputation be submitted
the people. No tranfer of stock has be
made since the decision. The people I
opposed to repudiating and meetings ha
been called in various parts of the Sts
to give expression to the public opiniol
AT a mreting held at San Francist
resolutions were passed pledging the !
demptirn 81 the debt by the people. Il
amount is over So, ZOO, 600. The Co,
has also decided that ST., SOC, 900 of SCI
issued by the old corporation, for str
assessments, was illegal. The Court b
likewise decided a suit brought by a pu
chaser of city slip property for the J
covery of money paid to the city, 7
sale having since been declared illegal.
Oregon dates are to Dec. 18th. L
organized Dec LIST, L.. F. Gr
YER elected Speaker.
A battle was fought Nov. 21st, at Pug
between Northern Indians Al
the U. S. steamer Massachusetts I; /.
Indian killed, Ell wounded-the renal
der surrendered. But one of the stear
er's men was killed.
AT San Francisco, Jos. E. II. Lamo
town has been arrested for an attempt
defraud the United States of land in Z
city by means of forged papers and pc
Jury.
Dates from Panama are to Jan. Sd. III
there are from Valparaiso of No
30, and Callao Dec. IL.
The revolution in Peru is progressin
Gen, Nivanto, the leader OF the NOV