Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-08-27

INDEpENpENcE, Aug "a, 81

Mr.. EDITOR 1.-The most gratifying,
if not the most exciting, event that has
happened here lately, is the apparent de-
termination of the weather clerk" to
still the warning of the elements, and
permit our farmers to gather in their
heavy crops. The long continued "spell
of weather. had nearly dishearened the
harvesters, and if the crops are not al
ready damaged, they will have narrow
escape.
Our new county officers are now all
qualified, and things, it is hoped, will go
on with better system than formerly. /
have had occasion to look on matters a
little in the county Judges office, lately,
and find that things have been rather
loosely handled for few years past.
do not speak now of any positive injury
which the county has suffered, but of the
want of system and business arrange
ment which has characterized the admin
istration of the duties of that Office hith-
erto. Since Judge Tabor has been in
office, already a great improvement is
visible in the conduct of its affairs. The
Judge is an excellent accountant, and
venture to predict that all his books and
papers will be found properly posted and
filed, and the records SO kept thatany one
can see at glance how the county bust
ness is being conducted.
Speaking of Judge Tabor, reminds me
that his name was presented at the late
State Convention as a suitable person for
nomination as the Republican candidate
for Lieutenant Governor, and that he re-
ceived highly complimentary vote
The fact that this was done without his
knowledge speaks well for the position
The Judge holds as prominent and de-
serving man among the Republicans of
The State. He is qualified for almost any
office in the gift of the people, and if his
life is spared, | predict that "higher
honors" are in store for him.
Quite an excitement was created here
last Saturday by the arrival Of the Sheriff
of Bremen county, having in charge the
horse thieves Willie and Guard, who
broke Jail week or two since. A large
crowd assembled around the Jail, and
Tor a time it looked as if harsh measu,e s
would be resorted to. 1t would have
oeen an easy matter to excite the crowd
something after the manner Of the Regu-
lators in the southern counties, but no
attempt was made, much to the credit of
eIf citizens. Since their return Willie
has been arrested at the instance of DR..
Wright, whose horse was taken about
year since, and the examination comes off
.his afternoon. The proof of his guilt
is said to be positive
Some grumbling is occasioned here
from the fact that the County Treasury
has been emptied of its contents within a
few days past. An attempt is making to
create the impression that the fault is in
our new county Judge. have taken
pains to inquire about the matter, and l
lind that the following are the facts in
plain figures, which you know cannot lie ::
Cash received by Mr. Donnan, 81 200
Paid out on Roszells order, $500
g Tabor's 400 81, 200
1t is not to be wondered at that there
should be large draft upon the treasury
inasmuch as the new Court House is being
built, and there has been no extraordinary
fund created to meet that expense.
The new Constitution provides for the
election of Legislature this fall, and
observe that in The last apporlionment
Buchanan county is joined with Fayette,
and entitled to one member As the lat
ter county has one alone besides, pre-
sumo the joint member will be given to
Buchanan. understand that Mr.. Wood
ward of this place, will be a candidate
for the Republican nomination.
The State nominations are well receiv-
ed here. and the Republicans are prepar-
ing themselves to achieve an old-fashion-
ed triumph. There is no doubt we have
the strength. and it is to be hoped no eff.
fort will be spared to bring it out in
October. The importance of decided
victory in this campaign will be readily
observed, when it is considered that the
result now will determine the political
complexion of the State for many years
to come. Yours, MONCRIFF.
HEAVY DAMAGEs.-A suit claiming
L. r.