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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-05-30

STATE SESATE.-The terms of the follow
ing Senators expire with the close of the
present session David Taggart, Rep, Nor
cumberland CO. James Nj. Sellers, Rep,
Juniata; VIM. L, Frazer Rep, Fayette
Francis Jordan, Rep, Bradford; John C.
Flonniken, Rep, Greene; james H. Walton,
Dem, Monroe John w. Killinger, Rep,
Lebanon Jacob C. Shumau Rep, Lancas-
teri James j. Lewis, Rep, Delaware; n.
b. Browne, Dem, Philadelphis Wm. A
crobb, Rep, Philsdolrha.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-05-30

sgg~ TIE new Apportionment Bill makes
o Senatorial District Of Montour, Columbia,
Northumberland and Snyder counties.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-05-30

LMONDS, RAISONs, FIGS, LEMONS.
IA &c, &c, just received fresh supply aaa
for sale at the Confectionery store Of
NJ. c. GEARHART.
Sunbury, May l6, 1851
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-05-30
CROPS IN TNE WEST.

A correspondent Of the Cincinnati Gazette
says he has watched the crops for forty years
and thinks that in Ohio, Indiana. Illinois and
Kentucky there will be larger crop OF
wheat harvested the coming sea On than ever
before
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-05-30
Total increase,
Sl,450,000

The total result of this session, in respect
to Banks, s, that every bill, with but four
exceptions passed by the Legislature has
been permitted to become a law, and why
they were excepted is not very clear in point
of principle. The Pottstown Bank, that has
been allowed to become a law by the Govern
or, is the same bill that he vetoed in 1855, on
the ground that bank was not needed al
that point. NJ.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-05-30

A gentleman who has just returned from a
somewhat extensive trip through Upper Ca
NADIA, informs the Rochester Democrat that
nothing can exceed the promise OF the wheat
crop there and unless some evil now unex.
pected should beiall it, there will be an unu-
sually bouutiul harvest for the present sea-
son.
TIE PEACH CROP.
The Wilmington Gazette states that at
present, in Delaware, the peach crop bids fair
to be more abundant than it has been for ma.
ny years.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-05-30
PHIIADELPHIA AND SUSBUar II. X. Co.
Philadelphia, May IS, 1857.
~ OTTCE

A Ill persons having outstanding claims and
IN accounts against this Company, will please
transmits statement of the same to this e.iics at
No. 303 Walnut street, Philadelphia.
RODNEY FISHER.
May 30, '857.--4t Treasurer.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-06-06
PATRIOTISM OF THE PRESS.
The liberal man deviseth liberal things
And hy liberal things shall he stand .''-E

{" The liberal man deviseth liberal things
And by liberal things shall he stand BIBLE
1t takes Editors to be patriotic, yea
liberal. II is well known that since the
acquittal Of Mrs. Cunningham for the
murder of DR.. Burdell, the Editors OF
the n. Y. Times have offered five thous-
and dollars out Of their private purse for
a conviction of the real murderer The
Day Book, not to be behind the Times,
offers reward of ten thousand dollars
for the murderer-he money 10 be paid
acben the .felloa0 IS hang. The Herald, moi
to be outdone by its rivals, comes up
boldly and offers a reward of five thous-
and dollars for the murderers of Miss
Mary Rogers, the beautiful cigar girl
$4,000 for the murderer of Dr. Harvey
Burdell $4,000 for the murderer of Dr.
Lutener $4,000 for the murderer OF
Mrs. Houseman, on Staten Island, few
years ago, for which Polly Bodine was
tried and acquitted $4,000 forthe MUIR
derer Of young Pierce; $4,000 for the
murderer of the unknown young woman
found at Newburg $4,000 for the MUIR
derer of police officer Hardenbrook.-
The proprietor of the Herald also offers
the same reward-fye thousand dollars
in the eases of Bartholomew Burke,
porter killed in the shop corner White
street and Broadway Mr.. Henry Cor
lies, shot on the corner of Leonard street
and Broadway; Mrs. Walker, murdered
i'll her own house in Lexington avenue
the painter in Ann street, supposed to
have been killed by one OF his appren-
tees, two or three years since and the
man killed at the corner of Ann and Mas
san streets about the same time. In the
cases of the following named missing
persons, the proprietor of the Herald Of
ters a reward of one thousand dollars
each, for such information as will lead to
discovery of their Whereabouts Eras-
tus L. DeForest, from the Metropolitan
Hotel John B. Vedder, of Chicago, do.
and Miss Sarah McClelland, from Brook
lyn.
To let the world know that patriotism,
literally, and humanity are not confined
TO the Eastern press, we propose TO offer
the following rewards $4,000 for the
murderer Of Mrs. Sigsby, we'll known
widow (grass) lady, murdered in this
city alone in her own house Oh Erie
street, her watch, jewels and money all
taken from her person by the assassin ;
5000 for the murderer of Murray, who
was found dead near Ives brewery a few
mornings ago, and who the coroners jury
pronounced murdered man; $4,000
Tor the discovery of the Amhor of the
Bank street Baby, and $1,000 for the
Whereabouts of T. 7. Nichols.
Here are ten thousand dollars offered
IN the best of faith, by Western editor,
for the sake OF furthering the cause Of
justice and bringing tie guilty 10 pun
ishment. Hoorsh for US Clerelond
Plamdealer.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-06-06
FRUIT "DowN EAST" The Philadel-

FRUIT "DowN EAST. THE Philadel-
phia Bulletin says:
We learn from various parts of Della
ware, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, that
there is every appearance of our having
the heaviest crop of peaches ever known.
OF course they will be cheaper than ever.
In regard to other fruits. the prospects
are as favorable, or nearly so. The chilly
weather of the past day or two is not
likely to have caused any injury, and the
young fruit may now be regarded as safe
from all danger of frosts.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-06-06

MELANCHOLY SuICIDE.-Itiso our painful
office to announce the suicide of John
Plumb, Esq, who ended his eyentful life
yesterday morning, at the residence of his
brother, on the corner of Iowa and 18th
streets, by cutting his throat with razor,
while laboring under fit of temporary
insanity. MIR. Plumb had been unwell
for some time past, and of late has been
greatly depressed in mind. Yesterday
morning he ate very little at breakfast,
and his brother Richard, who had been
down town, thought to wait upon him to
partake of some food, when, entering his
room, he found the deceased lying in his
blood upon the floor, with his throat sew
cred from ear to ear, and the razor with
which he performed the deed beside him.
The deceased, we are informed, had to all
seated himself before com
hitting the act, in a position so that he
could brace his feet against tie door, thus
to prevent any one coming to his relief.
The wound was very severe one, sever
ing all the parts surrounding, even to the
bone. NJ. Plumb, we believe, was the
original protector of a railroad to the Pa
cifc coast, and has been connected with
many other important matters, in whic h
the public have been deeply concerned.
We condole with the relatives of the de-
ceased, may they find consolation in their
deep affection.
Coroner Leist held an inquest on the
body. A verdict was rendered in accord
anee with the aboye.-Et. d y, .Noy 80
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-06-06
G Q M M frfial.


Quasqueton Market.
FLOUR-rer 100 $3.50; wholesale 1926.
WHEAT-f2 bu. 9O@$l 90 cts
CORN-f9 bu. 81 90.
OATS-P bu. 81.
PoTAToEs-R bu. sl,o0@Sl.25.
BEANs--$2,Oo % Blu.
HAMS-lec., shoulders Ice, hogs p I'D. l0c.
BEEF-S@l0c. per 100.
EGGS-p doz, 1919.
CHEESE-i2 ID. l6
BUTTER-p lb. 90.
APPLES DRIED-T9 Ii Ice.
PEACHES DRIED-20c. p ib.
CHICKENS p lb 8 cts.
TURKIES-T2 ib 10 cts.
SUGAR-l5020.
MOLASSES-$l, 20 per gal
COFFEE-l6@20 cts
CANDLES-Tallow, 20 cts Sterine, IS cts
LARD--l5 cts.
oYSTERs-Cove, q can. 800; Fresh. 60.
CRAcKERs-i2 ID l21S cts.
SALTS; p Dbl. $3.50.
oNIONS-f9 bu 81 90.
TURNIPS-25 cents.
HAY-$lO.00 q ton.
HlDES--Green 4@5c.; dry, 1l@le.
LUMBER--oak. u N, sl5.oo@3o.oo; Wal
nut, SIT, 100000; Pine. $15,0o@S7o.oO.
SHINGLES-S5,0 90.
wOOD-Ouk ard Hickory p cord. 1926.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-06-06
With rcrard to diseases of the chest

With regard to diseases of the chest
and throat it is in the early stages of the
difficulty that the great mischief is done
for while the patient is thinking about the
cure, and considering whether or not he
is sick enough to need medicine, tubercle.
may be forming, or worse still, some
times, may be bursting in the lungs.
DR.. Halls Balsam is admirably adap.
ted for just such condition of things as
described above.
1t is for sale by R. L. Thompson, in
Quasqueton, and by agents in every town
iii the county.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-06-06
Is LICENSE ADOPTED!

Eg- In submitting the question of Ii
cense TO the people Of this County, Judge
RoszELL has evidently gone contrary TO
the requirements Of the law. The form
of the ballots required by the act is
" For License" and Against License, +"
while that required by the proclamation
of tie Judge is" For the License Law, y
and Against the License Law" This
objection though technical, is probably a
valid one-at any rate we suppose there
is a fine opportunity for some one to 60
into the liquor business.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-06-06

The press and horticulturists in Cleve-
land, Louisville, Cincinnati, Indianapolis
and other places in the West, predict a
large yield of peaches and other fruit,
the ensuing season.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-06-06
gzy" This is undoubtedly a fast ace i

Eg" This is undoubtedly fast age in
many respects, but there certainly are,
still extant, some remnants of a former
deliberate, take-it,easy, slow-coach, tor
toisc- paced epoch, among which Iowa
post masters and Iowa mails stand con-
spicuous. St. Charles, Floyd county, is
but TWO days distant from this place. by
ordinary conveyance. but By Uncle Sam 8
mail coac hes il seems to be five months
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-06-06

journey. We received this week the St
Charles batenigencer of January eth,
which was undoubtedly sent to us at the
time Of publication, but which has logged
along SO leisurely in Uncle Sans con-
veyances, that it has taken just FIVE
months, minus few days, to perform the
journey. Some three or four letters,
which friend notifies us he sent us du-
ring last February, are still en- route, and
although we had long since supposed
they were at the dead letter office, we
are now in hopes to receive them some
time during next month. We say amen to
the wish of Nebraska editor, that some
body would hang few Iowa postmas-
ters.
By-the-by, Mr.. Independence Postmas-
ter, we have word for your ear. 1t is
altogether useless waste of time to send
our mail matter to us by way of Dubuque.
It's too much of apractical joke, and we
don't altogether like it. If you will take
the trouble to inquire, you will find that
Quasqueton is in Buchanan county, and
that our mail will reach us much more
readily by putting it in the way bag than
if you send it to Dubuque in the through
mail. Ploaeo think Of this hereafter, and
oblige.
Since writing the above we received ;
package of CiviIians of May 2lst, which
have been just sixteen days coming tel
miles.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-06-06

A LARGE REwARD.-The N. Y. Herald.
not to be outdone by the Times-which
had offered SIS, coo for the detection of
the murderer of Burdell-offers $4,000
each for the arrest of 12 murderers /;
making 100000 in all.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-06-06

The Iowa Journal says two men in
that town, a few days since, anxious for
a trade, and having nothing else to trade,
concluded to ''swap" wives. The terms
were soon agreed upon, and the bargain
concluded, each party going on their way
rejoicing.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-06-06
Churc hes, Societies, and Time of Meetin

Churches, Societies, and Time of Meeting
Congreg ational, Rev. Mr.. ROBERTS, every
Sabbath, at l01a A. NJ. and 61a p NJ.
Methodist, Rev. Mr.. Hoop, lO1a A. N.
Baptist, on the lst and 3rd Sabbaths of every
month"; at the School House, at l01a A. NJ. This
Society is in want of Pastor.
Free Presbyterians, Rev. Mr.. FRAZER.
Wesleyan Methodists, Rev. Mr.. SMITH.
Odd Fellows, every Tuesday night, at 6i5
o'clock, over d. S. Days's Store.
Good Templars, every Friday evening, at 6lls
o'clock, over d. S. Dayiss Store.
Quasqueton Library Association, every Mon
day evening, at 61a O'Clock, at School Hous,
Hall.
Mutual Protection Society, meets quarterly.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-06-06

We are glad to inform our readers that
the railroad vote on Monday last exceed
ed the most sanguinary expectations
Cigilidn.
IS- Do tell us, Messrs. A. B. & c.,
who it was that had sanguinary expecta-
tons in regard to the vote. Under the
present circumstances it becomes very
necessary that our Prosecuting Attorney
should be informed, and you might thus,
for once, at least, be enabled to do the
county some service, We must confess
that we had a better opinion of the peo-
pie of this county than this. When we
lived in New York we generally looked
for sanguinary intelligence from the
" bloody SIXTH" as the Sixth Ward OF
that city was aptly termed, after an cleo
ton; but here in Buchanan county,
where whisky is scarce, and ploughshares
are more fashionable than shillelahs, we
certainly hoped for better things.
The trio of the Civilian must have
been big with portentious matter at the
writing of that article, for in it they give
another valuable piece of information
They say
The bonds of the Cedar Valley R.
r. are now lying in New York City con
tested"
Our devil is thinking seriously of start
ing primary school in the neighborhood
Of the Cipilion office
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-06-06

Smallpox, Cholera and Yellow Fever
are Justly dreaded, but the mortality from
these diseases is small compared to the
vast multitude who fall victims to Con-
sumption. Wells Pectoral Syrup of
Wild Cherry will cure every disease Of
the lungs there is nothing like it. Price
81, or Is for So L. NJ. Wells, proprie-
tor, Chicago.
Sold in Quasqueton by r. L. Thomp-
son, and by one or more agents in every
city and town.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-06-06

GS~ HUNTER, the man who shot an
Irishman at Independence, on the day of
election, had a preliminary examination
before Justices HART and CHANDLER, last
week and has been held to bail in 81 900
for his appearance before the grand jury.
Reitz, the German, who had his scull so
badly fractured, is now able to walk out.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-06-06

LITERARY.-Dr. Kane's heirs have been
paid S57, 600 for the sale of the lamented
explorers work, the Arctic expedition,
and Professor Longfellow, it is said, net
net $4,000 by the sale of Hiawatha.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-06-06

We call the attention of our readers to
the advertisement of Prof. Woods Hair
Restorative, in another column. We have
tried it ourself, and can testify to its
utility as preserver of that beautiful
ornament, the hair. Of its modus oper-
andi we know nothing, and doubt whether
any one else does; but of its effects we
do know. We believe it to be an import
ant item to old bachelors and ,fidowers,
whose hairless pates are in the way of
wedlock. Try it gentlemen.-LouisviHe
Times.
Sold in Quasqueton by r. L. Thomp-
son, and by druggists generally.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-06-06

The venerable Stuyvesant pear tree,
now upwards of two centuries old, in Sd
Avenue, New York, is again in full bloom
The last winter killed several Of its
branches.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-06-06

Ma. II, j. THORNTON, with Older, Lee d Co.
Independence, is our authorized agent for that
vicinity. Mr.. THoESToy will receive and receipt
for subscriptions, advertisements, DC. job
work entrusted to his care will be done fifty per
cent cheapos and better than can be done else
where in this County,
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-06-06
NOTICE.

ENHE Quarterly Meeting of the Quasqueton
4 Mutual Protection Society will be held at
School House Hall on SATURDAY Evening,
18th inst full attendance is requested.
L. A. ALEXANDER, Sec'y.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-06-06
BLANKS. BLANKS.

4 LOT of WARRANTY DEEDS Of an APP
: proved form and on . very superior quality
Of paper, just printed and for sale at this office.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-06-06
NOTICE.

FSNHERE will bea meeting Of the Directors Of
L the Cedar Rock Cemetery Company, at the
Railroad Office on MONDAY, June 9Th, at
O'Clock, L III. By order of the President.
f. G. BlDWELL, Sec'y.
Weekly Clarksville chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 185?-1857, 1857-03-20
Original Nouvellette
For the Chronicle.
Chs Brior of OIL -four.
Nv III. author OF the young Colonel" Lilly
Dale," "Refugees," cct.
CHAPTER v,

d TRUE to his appointment with Fanny
Orme, Winters was on the spot where last
they met, good dealin advance of the speci-
fol time, and awaited her coming with deep
anxicty. His we'll grounded hope of soon
being indepont, if not wealthy, encouraged
him to anticipate a speedy consummation
of his fondly cherished hopes; but the
manner of acquiring the fortune, he feared,
might engender feeling by no means favor
able to his wishes. He had already learn
ed that Mr. Orme was greatly incensed,
and knowing how devoted Fanny was to
her father, there was possibility of her
imbibing a portion, at least, of his preju-
dice. Her pride, too, which he knew to
be very predominant element in her
character, might be aroused, and from this
source, he apprehended more danger to his
interest than from any other
A brilliant light streamed from the parlor
windows, and the apprehension that she
might be prevented from filling the ap-
pointment, by the untimcly presence of
visitors increased his impatienco, and he
resolved, at the risk of being discovered
to satisfy himself on this point, by taking
a front view of the premises. He had not
taken many steps in advance, when merry
laugh-suoh as he had often heared, in
happier hours-rang upon his ear. His
heart told him from whose lips it came
and he was all eargorness to learn who had
called it forth. Nor was he long kept il
suspensc-a few steps brought him in from
of the window, where sat too persons on
sofa. About their identity there could bC
no mistakc--thcy were Fanny Ormc anC
Count Louis D'Orville.
Winters was rivetted to the spot-hi'
heart beating wildly, and his temples
throbbing. Had he yielded to his first i'm
pulse, the parties would have been sud
denly and rudely interrupted But
wiser counsel prevailed, and he was forceC
10 concede that he had no right to dictat,
to the lady the company she should re
oeive, nor could he, in this instance, Civ,
satisfactory excuse for interfering, be
cause the society of the Count was scdu
lously courtod by tho elite of the city,
Whilst he was thus communing will
himself, Fanny disappeared, and, hopint
she remembered the appointment, and wa
about 10 fulfil it, he hastily returned L
the place. Some ten minutes Of anxiou
suspense, and he saw female hurriedl
approaching He hastenod to meet her
Weekly Clarksville chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 185?-1857, 1857-03-20
NUMBER 90.

"You must be dressed as at the Masquer-
ade, that she may again mistake you for
Winters, and you must have carriage in
waiting, in which you must place hor--of
course suppressing any outcry she may be
disposed to make-and drive to----house,
on---street, having previously made ar
rangcments for her kind entertainment for
a few days"
"But, Count, don't see what good is to
come of this9'
''You DON'T Then 1 will tell you. In
the first place, che will swear that Winters
abducted her, and this completes his ruin,
in her estimation. In the next place, you
can deliver her from captivity, being very
indignant at her abduction, and her graft
tude will do moro for you than any amount
of ordinary courtship. And in the last
place, the thought of having been an in
mate of such house, and the conscious
ness that the city knows it, will humble her
pride, and make her grateful listener to
your proposals of marriage"
"By heaven, I'll do it," said Durand,
rubbing his hanns with delight. "When
shall we go about it?" ~
81 will write the note in the morning,
and you must see that she gets it, in time
for Tomorrow night-say ten clock, when
her father will be asleep. But the ching
must be very quietly done detection would
blast your prospects forever"
~. And the Count returned to his lodging,
smiling at the gullibility Of his dupe.
Gro BE coNTINUED)
Weekly Clarksville chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 185?-1857, 1857-03-20
"ysm,a die, shall he liz. ogain,"--Job xiv ID.

+" II min die, shall he liue dgain1'-Job xiv. ID
stood beside the over-roing deep,
And heard the night winds Ger its waters sweep
o, sea! said ], shall those whose forms have lair
Far down in thy dark caverns, live again1
II answersdfnot; but on, with sullen roar,
It wildly dashed along the rock-bound shore.
] stole amidst the cold, damp vaults of death,
And bending low, inquired with anxious breath
O, Grave, shall those who In thy mansions rest
Come forth again. in living beauty drest7
Tho fitful wind alone came murmuring there,
In dlrgs- like music in my listening ear.
wandered through the silent shades of even.
And gazed In wo nder on the blooming heaven:
Ye stars. which erst behed the birth Of man,
Say, can ye tell If he shall live agaiu1
In solemn grandeur through the glowing sky
; The stars moved on. &. and gave back no reply
Then, Book of God, trembling tu rned to thee,
The Key Of Beings fearful mystery,
And read with rnpture--Oh! the gori Gus truth
'rha, man Is destined to mmo rial youth:
That soon tho day spring from on high shall dawn
And usher In a resurrection morn;
Thsn all the countless myrlads Of our race,
Eow.slumbering in their lowly resting place,
Shall, bursting from their chrysalis of clay,
CONS forth to hpe through an eternal day