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Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-06-13

when it only provides that this provision
shall be submitted separately? The prop
osition of allowing negroes the right of
suffrage is not contained in the instru-
ment at all, but is separate proposition
entirely. Sec. 1st, of Article II, reads :
"Euery achite male citizen of the United
States, of the age of twenty-one years,
who shall have been resident of the
State six months next preceding the cleo
ton, and the county in which he claims
his vote sixty days, shall be entitled to
vote at all elections which are now or
hereafter may be authorised by law"
Here, then, is certainly no ground for
this great hubbub The Constitution may
be adopted and yet the negro have no
more rights than he has at present. We
confess that this is our greatest objection
to it. We wish the Convention had
itself struck out the word, and left it as
it should have been, an unequivocal in
strument of freedom.
The factis, this opposition arises solely
because the Constitution is the Offspring
of a Republican Conventionk' Not be
cause it is not better that we should have
banks of our own, and not be dependant
upon the doubtful issues of other States
not because it is not better that the
interests of Education should be placed
under the control of Board rather than
to remain in the hands of such pilfering
scamps as DR.. EADs-not because it is
wrong to allow the people to say for them
selves whether they will follow in the
footsteps of the noblest States of the
Union, and emancipate the colored man
from the degraded political thraldom
which now binds him down to the level
of the brute-but simply and solely be-
cause a majority of its trainers were Re-
publicans. 1t does not matter now that
nearly all its provisions were adopted al
most unanimously in the Convention,
ratified by Democrats, Republicans and
Americans it does not matter that it
embodies the provisions earnestly desired
by the large mass of the citizens of the
State it is the production of a conven-
ton in which the majority were Repub-
licans, and though the interests of the
State may suffer by a longer continuance
under the provisions of the primitive
instrument which is now the supreme
law, Democrats must oppose its amend
ment because, forsooth, it is not of theiI
getting. We shall be much mistaken
however, if such reasons are not impo-
tent of success, even with Democrats,
and expect to see the amendments which
were so generally demanded by the peo-
pie Of Iowa, fully and freely endorsed.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-06-13
Correspondence of the n. Y. Express.
IOWA ELECTIONS.
BURLINGTON, Iowa, Nav 8tl

DURLlNGTON, IOWA, may oln.
Ihave thought you would not object to
a few occasional dottings which might
keep you posted with regard to things in
general "out West" although in truth
we are here beginning to feel as if we
were "old settlers" in comparison with
our young sisters, just blooming into fer
tility still West of us.
But first, with regard to the most west
ern State, that event it" strong for FIRE.
mont and Free Speech. This young
State, which gave Fremont nearly 5000
majority, has whipped over, and gene
nearly, if not quite, for the locofocos
only the official vote can settle the ques-
ton. And how was this done, you will
ask. Just by those rascaliy Fillmore
men who happen to hold The balance Of
poacer.
The woolies were so jubilant, and SO
very much down on the poor fools who
.coatd throw away their votes, that we
concluded we would for this once de-
cline throwing them away, and make
them count. Consequently, in this judi
cial district, where Fremont got 1000
majority, the Woolly candidate is beaten
several hundred and as the same spirit
moved throughout The State, we think
they will find that we have not thrown
away our votes" at all.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-06-13

DR.. G. c. Sharp, who murdered one
DR.. Stout in Delaware County, over a
year ago, and being found guilty was SEN
fenced TO tho Penitentiary for life, and
last fall made his escape, has been re-
arrested in Bolivar, Tennessee, from
whence he will be returned to safe quar-
ters again in Iowa. He had married a
lady there, who ascertaining his guilt,
had him taken up on a charge of bigamy,
thus leading to his safe keeping until a
requisition could be had from the Cover
nor of the State of Crescent
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-06-13
H15- The engineers If tho Wons;,

Rg- The engineers of the Wapsipini-
con d. st. Peters Valley Railroad are now
busily employed in locating the road
through Jones county, and we are assur-
ed that the work will be prosecuted with
yigor. We saw AN old railroad engineer,
a few days since, now resident of Bre-
mer county, and who has been extensive
ly employed upon railroads in the West
in both Illinois and Iowa-and he tells
us that he never saw the profile of To-
Gated road that would bear a comparison
with that of the preliminary survey of
this one. He says it will undoubtedly be
the most cheaply built road in the state.
The prospects of the road are certainly
hattering enough to satisfy the most ar
dent of its friends. The Minneapolis and
Cedar Valley Railroad Company of Min
nesota have agreed to provide the rolling
stock for it, and the following resolutions
passed by the Board of Directors of the
Iowa Central Company, at their meeting
at Maquoketa last week, evidences some
Of the interest taken by that company in
the project:
Resoloed, That mutual interest and
true policy dictate that the Iowa Central
Airline Railroad Company use its infu-
ence to aid, in every way not incompati-
bic with our Rules and Regulations, all
necessary means within its power to Sc
cure speedy and complete construction
of the Wapsipinicon d St. Peters Valley
Railroad.
Resolved further, That said Road,
forming, as it does, connecting link in
the great chain of Railroads constructed
and being constructed from Chicago to
st. Paul, and northwestern Minnesota to
the Red River Of the North, we believe it
for the interest of the land grant roads of
Minnesota to encourage, by their inhu-
ence the early construction of said road
and thereby secure to herself and the
Railroads of Minnesota, the nearest and
best route over which to transport the
iron and rolling stock for their own use,
as soon rs the same shall be needed.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-06-13

Eg- The Democratic press of this
State, unable to find arguments and rea-
sons for opposing the adoption of the new
Constitution, and yet unwilling to allow
to the Republican party the credit of hay-
ing legislated benefcially for the State,
have determined to oppose the adoption
of that instrument upon party grounds
solely. The clause submitting to the
people, separately, the provision for stri
king out the word "white" from the
Constitution, has been tortured by them
into proposition for indiscriminate ANAL
gamation, and the cry is raised that the
whole thing is merely pretext for pla-
cling the negro upon an equality with the
white man. 1t is hard to find What these
gentlemen do really object to- They cam
certainly, after all the talk about Squatter
Soyereignty-about the glorious privi-
lege Of allowing the people to regulate
all such matters for themse,ves-obiec to
this provision of allowing the people Of
this State to say, through the ballot-box,
whether or not they desire to keep the
negro in the degraded position in which
he has always been placed. If not, then
why all this clatter about amalgamation
and negro equality? Why is it neces-
sarv to oppose the wLolo Constitution
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-06-13
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Quasqueton Market.

Quasqueton Market.
CORRECTED WEEKLY, BY y. ". LEWIS
FLOUR-per 100 SO $50; wholesale 1925.
WHEAT-R blu. $l,00@$l IS.
CORN-P Blu. ST. 90.
OATS-P blu. 81.
PoTAToEs-7a bu. sl.oo@$l.25.
BEANS-$2,OO y bu.
HAMS-lec. shoulders l6c. hogs p hd Zoe.
BEEF-s@l0c. per 100.
EGGS-f2 doz. l21s.
CHEESE-49 h. l6.
BUTTER-52 ID. Is.
APPLES DRIED-ia b lee.
PEACHES DRIED-2oc. o n.
CHICKENS f2 ID s cts.
TURKIEs-f3 b 10 cts.
SUGAR-l5@20.
MOLASSES-Sl, 30 per gal.
COFFEE-l6@20 cts.
CANDLES-Tallow, 90 cts Sterine, IS cts
LARD-l5 cts.
OYSTERS-Cove. u can, 81 90; Fresh. So
CRACKERs-F7 ID l2,s cts.
SAILS; u Dbl. $3.50.
ONIONS-f blu. 800.
TURNIPS-25 cents.
HAY-$l0.0O o. ton.
HIDES-Green 4@5c.; dry. ll@l2
LUMBER-oak. p NJ. $l5Oo@30,0o; Wal
nut. 500. oo@4o,oo; Pine. $45.00@$70,0O.
SHINGLES-$5,oo.
WOOD-Oak and Hickory p cord, 1926.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-06-13
For the Qaasqueton Guardian
IMPORTANT TO FARMERS.
Mr.. EDITOR :
AS many are not aware Of


AS many are not aware of
the existence of our Society, or CONVEX
SAINT with its aims and objects, it was de-
cided at the last meeting to ask the priv
ilege of your columns for the purpose of
making them known. The society was
started about one year since, for the pur-
pose of mutually protecting its members
against the depreciation of stock of all
kinds, either belonging to members of
the Association or others. 1t is called
the FARMING MUTUAL ASSOCIATION, and
at present numbers compact communi-
ty of over forty members, extending
over an area of about ten miles in length
and from three to four in width.
AT the last meeting Of the Association,
held on the lth inst, it was
Resoloed, That each member of this
Association be required to keep his stock
up, to prevent trespassing. And further
Resoloed, That it is the intention Of
tho members of this Association to pro-
tect themselves against invasion from
outside.
The next meeting will be held at the
house of Rev. S. Smith, on the 25th inst,
at l o'clock, P. M. Farmers generally
are invited to join.
R. N. SoPER,
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-06-13

A Coon Acknowledgement ing has
been needed for a long time to give beauty
o the hair, and restore gray hair to its
original color. We are happy to state
that this desideratum is now filled by the
article of Prof. Moods Hair Restorative.
For identifying and preserving the hair
this article cannot be surpassed, and its
use in this community should be general.
.-Squatter Sovereign.
Sold in Quasqueton by R. L. Thomp-
son, and by druggists generally.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-06-13

AZ Politicians have been resolving
and e-resolving that the agitation of slav-
cry mast stop, and while they have thus
determined, that agitation has gone on
constantly increasing in intensity and
widening its sphere of operations. AT
the late session of the New School Pres
hyterian Church, which closed its labors
III Cleveland on the Sd inst, the question
was brought before the body by memo
rails asking for decided action" OF
"unequivocal testimony on the subject
a committee was appointed and on its
report general and acrimonious discus
Sion arose, continuing through the grea-
ter portion of the session, and resulting
In the secession of the Southern delega-
ton. The report was too tame and COM
promising, however, to meet the views OF
The majority, and another paper was adop-
ted in Its stead, by vote of 100 yeas to
90 nays. The paper says:
Occupying the position in relation to
tbs subject, which the trainers of our
Constitution held at the first, and which
our Church has always held, it is with
deep grief that we now discover that a
portion of tie Church at the South has
so far departed from the established doc
triRe of the Church In relation to slavery,
rs to maintain it is an Ordinance of Cod
and that the system of slavery existing
III these United States is Scriptural and
right. Against this new doctrine we feel
constrained to bear our solemn testimony.
IL is at war with the whole spirit and tenor
OF the Gospel of love and good will, as
well as a5horrent to the conscience of the
Christian world. We can nave no synr-
patty or feiiowshfy with=it; and we ex-
hort all our people to eschew it as serious
and pernicious error
The Southern seceders drew up pro-
t"st, which says:
" We protest then, now, that the pres
ent act OF the Assembly is such an asser-
ton of the sin of slavery as degrades the
whole Southern Church--an assertion
without authority from the Word of God
or the organic law of the Presbyterian
body.
We protest that such action is, I'M
der, present conditions, the natural exs-
ending of the South, whatever be the
motives of those who vote the decd.
1--WE protest that such indirect excision
Is unrighteous, oppressive and uncalled
for, the exercise of usurped power des-
tructire Of the unity of our own branch
of the Church, hurtful to the North and
the South, and adding to the peril of the
union of these United States.''
Thus BUCHANAN, PIERCE, DoraLAs.
WALKER and the whole troupe of South
ern DULLES and Northern dough faces
may denounce and threaten, Democratic
Congressman and Democratic Conven-
tons determine, and Religious Assem-
blles resolve that slavery agitation must
cease, but so long as love of freedom,
and right and justice exists within the hui
man breast, SO long must that agitation 90
on increasing, until the right triumph,
and the wrong succumb.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-06-13

HrNrs.-For any disease of the Lungs
use Wells Pectoral Syrup of Wild Cher
ry, Price 81 per bottle.
For burns, scalds, bruises, cuts or in.
juries on man or beast, use Wells Ger.
man Liniment
To keep horses, cattle or sheepin good
health, flesh or vigorous growth, feed
Wells German Condition Powder. Price
25c, SOC, and 81. Z. M. 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, 1857-06-13

cree of the great Architectofthc Universe,
knowing that our brother is but trans,
ferred to that more noble Temple, that
House not made with hands, eternal in
the heavens. A
RESOLVED, That the members Of this
Lodge wear the usual badge Of mourning
for thirty days.
JOHN BoGART. w. M.
J. NJ. WEsTFALL, Sec'y.
independence, June 3, 1857.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-06-13
New York Market.

NEW YoaK, June IL.
FLoUR-superfne State, $6.5O@6.e5: Ex
ira do, $6,so@7.5o; Superine Western, Sc SOC
6.e5; Extra do. $500. 60; Canadian So. 65@
$685.. for SuperGne and S7,l5@s.75 for Extra.
WHEAT-sl.S5 for white southern; 81 .62t
for red winter Ill.
RYE--Sl .20@l.25.
CORN-9l@92 for mixed western.
OATS-G3@ for State and western.
PORK-S23, 5O@23.e5 FOR mees.
DRESSED HoGS-$sL0aR
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-06-13

ALBANY, June III.
The following dispatch has been re-
ceived by the Canal Auditor
ROCHESTER, June II.
There was a tremendous deluge at
Dansville, on the 9th inst. The canal is
in ruins, for three miles from Danville
The side Canal and three locks have
given way. The acqucduct remains but
has no embankment.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-06-13
@r We welcome again, with pleasure,

g- We welcome again, with pleasure,
aka n,,h-ia-a Rennhh~an which has been
revived under fattering auspices by Mr..
A. P. WooD, who first originated the
Dubuque Tribune. Mr.. c. C. FLINT, the
former proprietor, still maintains con-
necion with it, a sufficient guarantee that
the paper will be Jealous and able ad-
vocate of Republican principles and mea-
sures Our old friend ADAMS has charge
of the typographical department, and has
gotten it up in his usual tasteful STYLE
We can safely recommend the Repubi-
can to those of our readers who desire
to subscribe for a Dubuque paper. For
terms see our advertising columns.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-06-13

BY telegraph TO the Dubuque Express & Herald
WASHINGTON, June 10.
The affairs of Utah occupy the attcn-
ton of the Cabinet to-day.
The appointments to the offices there
were not completed. Several gentlemen
to whom they have been rendered are to
be heard from. The probability is, that
the appointments will be announced in the
course of the week, and the arrangements
perfected
The Administration, though anxious
for speedy action; have been restrained
by circumstances beyond its control.
The statement of Mr.. Burr, Surveyor
General of Utah, that one thousand men,
and not ten, as misrepresented in the
New York papers, would be sufficient to
overcome the Mormons, is believed
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-06-13
Churches, Societies, and Time of Meetin,

Congregational, Rev. Mr.. ROBERTS, every
Sabbath, at l0I A. NJ. and 61s P. NJ.
Methodist, Rev. Mr.. Hoop, l0la A. n.
Baptist, on the LIST and 3rd Sabbaths of every
month, at the School House, at lo1a 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 Ga
O'Clock, over D. S. Daviss Store.
Good Templars, every Friday evening, at 6la
O'Clock, over d. S. Davis's Store.
Quasqueton Library Association, every Mon
day evening, at 6H o'clock. at School House
Hall.
Mutual Protection Society. meets quarterly.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-06-13

Observation-Disclosures BENNETT, while
bathing in the Wapsipinicon on last Sab
bath morning, was drowned. Two young
men that were with him tried tn save him,
but were unable to do SO, one of them be-
ing carried down twice by the drowning
man. He was aged about 37--Ancmoso
EurekQ.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-06-13
now 1T WAS DONE.

ES Ii mas constantly been the endeav-
or of the Democratic press of this State,
since the last Presidential election, to
throw upon the Republican party the
odium of coalition with Know Moth
ings. Although there was not an iota of
truth in the charge, yet it was iterated
and reiterated with a pertinacity that
seemed surprising Their aims, howev-
er, are now apparent. By keeping up
this hue and cry against the Republicans,
a cry SO utterly and apparently ground
less as to exact from the assailed nothing
buta contemptuous silence, they hoped to
conceal their own dalliance with the
friends of Mr.. Fillmore, and thus sue
coed in drawing the few thousand Know
Nothings to their aid, without involving
the danger of loss which less secret CO.
anton would have occasioned them
The following letter from a prominent
Know Nothing to the ". Y. Express,
gives the why and the wherefore, in con
nection with the stay-at- home policy of a
great many Republicans, of our recent
defeat-a defeat which, slight as it was,
and involving no vital issue, has thrown
the Democracy of the whole country in
to jubilant paroxysms, and brought out
in its announcement the whole array of
miniature cocks, cannons and flags, with
which they are wont to embellish such
pleasing intelligence. And so it is
while Republicans cherish their princi-
pies as sacred, feel that they are just
and right and imperishable, they are yet
too prone to rest quiet when these princi-
pies are not Immediately under attack
They do not feel it incumbent upon them
to carry them into the local contests in
which they engage, and thus allow their
designing opponents, who never fail to take
advantage of this feeling, to place them
selves in such positions as will best ena-
BILE them to attack those principles when
they are brought into contest. And
while they are willing to thus forget par
ty at such times, their enemies never al
low themselves to do so. They are not
met in spirit of reciprocity, but are
used wholly and solely as Instruments
The enemy pockets the spoil, and then,
utterly oblivious of the help rendered,
exults in a triumph over the very men
who have helped them gather it. This
game was played to some extent at the
April election, and will be, to greater,
at the coming one in August. We hope,
i~"~r0r, that the blatant exultations re-
Gently INDUCED in by our enemies, viii
arouse the sensibilities of Republicans,
and learn them that if ever they expect
their principles to be respected, they must
uphold them at all times and under all
circumstances. But to the evidence of
this Democratic and Know Nothing coal
ition
Ja,o oF ~
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-06-13

From gentleman we learn that during
the gale on Sunday night, a raft went to
pieces near Winona, and every soul to the
number of Is are supposed to be lost
Er. d H.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-06-13
ST.. LOUIS, June II.

ST. LOUIS, June II.
Major Sedgwick, with two squadrons
of cavalry left Leavenworth on the 10th
ult. Col. Sumner, with one squadron
left on the Goth.
Another squadron is to join Sumner at
Fort Kearney, and three companies ofin-
fantry at Fort Laramie
Sumner goes against the Cheyenne and
other hostile Indians. He will unite with
Sedgwick at Bent's Fort in the Cheyenne
country.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-06-13

EI- Judge MUDGETr has been rcnom-
mated by tho Republicans of Jones Co.
for the county judgeship. DR.. N. G.
SALES is his opponent on the Democratic
ticket
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-06-13

to be thrown into many more of those
" fits, Tor possibly even your friends may
sicken at the vulgarity and indecency Of
your rawlings.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-06-13

Mr.. R. J. THORNTON, with Older, Lee d Co.
Independence, is our authorized agent for that
vicinity Mr.. THORNTON win 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, 1857-06-13
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, 1857-06-13
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
TWELVE MEN WANTED.

TNHE Subscriber wishes to engage ten or
Il twelve hands to work in his, Brick Yard.
at Quasqueton, Buchanan! County, Iowa, to
whom liberal wages will be paid, and constant
employment given for the season-in fact the
highest wages in the country will be paid to
good hands. Apply to D. W. HAMMOND.
June l3, 1857 ST. en- uasqueton.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-06-13
NOTICE.

TIVE Quarterly Meeting of the Quasqueton
Il Mutual Protection Society will be held at
School Horse Hall on SATURDAY Evening,
18th inst. A full attendance is requested
f. A. ALEXANDER, Sec'y.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-06-13
DUBIOUS
DAILY, TRI-WEEKLY and WEEKLY
REPUBLICAN. ..a .-s


The undersigned has purchased the Subscrip-
ton List and Good Will of the Dubuque Daily
and Weekly Republican. heretofore owned and
edited by G. G. FLINT, Esq, and has made ar
rangements for an immediate resumption of
both issues. A TrilWeekly issue willb added.
designed particularly for circulation amongst
business men in the country. ~. ,t,...
An entire new outfit of type and other mate
rial has been procured, and all necessary steps
taken for prosecuting the business in thorough
aud efficient manner. fas4r 1t IS Y
The Daily Republican ~
Will be continued Of its former size, (twenty-
eight columns) and will be issued at 10 cents
week, payable to the Carriers. 81. ID a4lf,
The Tri-Weekly
Will be Of the same size as the Daily, and will,
be issued at Three Dollars per annum to mail
subscribers.
80 ssIal sssi agUl 81
The Weekly
Will be enlarged to thirty two columns. and be
furnished to mail subscribers at One Dollar per
annum, Cash in advance. "
~ E1e. A. p. WOOD.
Office of Publication So Main Street. Sd floor
over Redmond, Lowell Co. jel3-3t
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-06-13
NOTICE.

rGNHE next meeting Of the FARMING MU-
l. TUAL ASSOCIATION, will be held at
the house of Rev. S. Smith, on THURSDAY,
A. MA, .-Ay- 4 -,-l-~l-, z4--i-s-
r. N. SOPER,
Jei5-2w Chairman of Committee