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Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-05-16
Churches, Societies, and Time of Meeting

Congregational, Rev. Mr.. ROBERTS, every
Sabbath, at l01a A. NJ. and 61a Pm.
Methodist, Rev. Mr.. Hoop, 101a A. NJ.
Baptist, on the lst and Bird Sabbaths of every
month, at the School House, at lO1a A. M. This
Society is in want of a Pastor.
Free Presbyterians, Rev. Mr.. FRAZER.
Wesleyan Methodists, Rev. Mr.. SMITH.
Odd Fellows, every Tuesday night, at 6iia
O'clock over d. s. Davis's Store.
Good Tempars, every Friday evening, at g. )
O'clock over ID. S. Davis's Store.
Quasqueton Library Association, every Mon.
day evening, at 6la o'clock, at School House
Hall.
Mutual Protection Society, meets quarterly.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-05-16

A VOICE FROM VIRGINIA. reference
to the last election in st. Louis, in which
the emancipation party triumphed, the
Wheeling va lntelligencer. says.
"These elections do demonstrate this
fact beyond cavil-that the sentiment
of majority of the people of the Union
is irrevocably opposed to the extension of
slavery that they are determined. if over
whelming public sentiment can avail any
thing, another slave State shall not be ad-
mitted into the confederacy. And why
are they determined I? Because they not
only believe, but see and know, that slav-
cry is an unmitigated curse to the soil
that sustains it. They know this because
they see every free State outstripping
every slave State in all the elemente that
make people powerful and prosperous /;
because they see people in the one educa-
ted and thrifty. and in the other ignorant
and thriftless because they have before
their eyes State like our wn the very
Union itsclfalmost, in Importance to day
taking her rank as fifth-rate power.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-05-16
GOdey's Ladies' Book.

.
THE Twenty fifth year of publication by the
l. same publisher The only Ladies Book
acknowledged by the Ladies of this country as
worthy Of Its name. We desire the reader to
pursue the following principal points Of attrac-
ton for 1857. II contains 100 pages of reading
In every months number-not beginning with
large numbers of pages in January and deercas
ing throughout the year.
Beautiful steel plates, line or mezotint. in every
number. Godey's reliable steel fashion plates
(eolored) in every number the only fashion plates
considered as authority. Knitting. net. netting
and einbroidering printed in colors.
MUSIC
Two pages are given monthly. Easy lessons
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for cooking, the toilet, sick room, nursery and
miscellaneous se-keeping receipts. Diagrams
and Plans, with complete directions for the ladies
to cut their own dresses. Also, patterns for chill
dien's dresses, both male and female. Embroi-
derry and Brodeire Anglaise patterns every month
"A great variety.
THE URSERY.
This department is invaluable to every mother
Model cottages-great attention paid to this de-
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and then emitting them. In the Ladies' Book
alone YOU receive what no other 81 Magazine can
+ furnish You with.
TERMS.
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Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-05-16

Dean Swift said, with much truth, it
is useless for us to attempt to reason a
man out of IA thing he was never reasoned
into"
Coon PAY.-The salary of Louis Napo-
leon is five million dollars year, and his
revenues from the palaces about ane mil
lion and quarter year.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-05-16

The man that now-a-day will write
And not prepay his letter,
Is worser than the heathens are,
What don't know any better.
And if you take fine tooth comb,
And rake down "all creation"
a You couldn't find meaner man
In this here mighty nation.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-05-16
NIGER PROPERTY TOO uNsARTIN. .

A negro fisherman in Norfolk, Va,
came one day to his master, saying:
"Massa, want to buy myself free-I
got three hundred dollars, sir; | will pay
dat down, and gib You de resk when |
make um."
Every we'll, Tom, said his master,
you have been a faithful fellow, and /
will comply with your wish
The money was accordingly paid, and
the inchoatc freedom of Tom commenced
A few days Afterwards Tom went out to
fish, in company with a fellow seryent,
and there came up blow which capsized
the fishing smack, and drowned his COM
panion. Dhe next day Tom went to his
master and said:
Massa, / change my mind, sir, don't
want to buy myself any more. sir,-please
pay back my money SIR"
"why. Tom" said his master, you
have already paid a portion ofyour price,
and, by industry, ia your profitable call
ing You will soon earn and pay the resi-
due. and you had better carry out your
intention"
No. massa,' was Toms economical
rejoinder, +" rudder hab de money back
---nigger property too unsartain, SIR
t---------.-- - - -.-------------z--
Poppy. the corn's up"
1.-The corn up? Why, l only planted
ityesterday."
II know that. but the hogs got in last
night and guy it life you hadn't count
ed on
Scene closes with grand tahleau, in
the midst of which poppy seizes poker
and rushcs out.
------------
MASTER ToM.-" Have weed, Gran
pa" =
GRAN'PA.---" A what Sir
MASTER ToM.-" A weed Ia cigar,
you know"
Enthusiastically not, sir. never
smoked in my life."
MASTER ToM.-"Ah! then wouldnt
advise You to begin"
----------------
Mrs. Darlington. Junior. asked a da-
guerreotyp'st the other day if he could
make picture from recollection.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-05-16

IAPANNED WARE.--A full assortment q
- Japanned Ware. such as Tea Trays, Cab.
Boxes, Lard Lamps, Candlesticks, Tea CAM,
tiers, &c. &C. Of superior finish. in store aud 70,
sale by +. A. ALEXANDER.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-05-16

A light-fngered gent, gave as an ex-
cuse, on trial for stealing a watch, that
he was uSwELL; and the Doctor advised
him to "take something" therefore he
had followed the Doctors prescription and
taken the watch.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-05-16

SUGAR BOXES.--Four dozen Fine Sugar
- Boxes, to be had cheap Of
+. A ALEXANDER
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-05-16

EL0UR BOXES-Four dozen Flour Boxes
IL assorted sizes, and of the best make. f.,
sale by +. A. ALEXANDER.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-05-16

Mutual Protection Society, meets quarterly
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1857-04-08
9dot6 9mnn yner9s gttature stntc m6 6mua yIiguf
s'rEUBENYVILLE, OHIO, WEDNESDAY APRIL 5, 1857.

he had been introduced into good society.
Thoughts his darlings at Rock Spring
had kept his heart brave and strong and
then there were many little tender things
written, which were Of no consequence
to any but me,
A year passed away, and Willis moth.
er sickened, A short, violent illness,
and with many tears we laid her, beneath
the valley clods.
Scarcely had | transmitted the inleli-
gence 10 her son, ere Mr.. Graves, worn
down by grief and weary watching,
followed her 10 the silent chamber of
death !!
The house beyond the orchard was
shut up, and took the key, for Mr..
Graves had given me the property, in
trust, as the future wife of his son,
Ireceivcd one letter from Willis after
informing him of this last blow, a letter
SO fraught with anguish that my eyes ran
over with tears as l read. | was the
only tie binding him 10 his native land,
he said, the only lie except those graves
Poor, dear Willis He was prospering
finely, but cloud rested on his life
"a cloud that my smile alone could dis
sipate.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1857-04-08
1z.@,RAlGANII, Editor and Proprietor.

Two days before the time fixed on for
Willis departure for W, he came
running up the front path to our door,
and sat down beside me on the portico,
whittier the unusual severity of the wea-
;her had enliced me. His counlenance
sparkled with joy, and he pressed my
hand so tightly that he hurt me. o. 4
~" Dear, dearest Melicent.!" he ex.
claimed, every feature radiant, al have
such glorious news! Lie here on my
shoulder, darling, while | tell you all
about ii, and he drew my head down on
his bosom, and said, ''Oh, Italy !! Italy !
land of the poet and painter! mine eyes
shall behold thee % -'.' .' I
Willis" said, impatiently, "why
not tell Inc what all this ectasy is about
Are you going mad!" t ".
He smiled at my uneasiness, kissed me
tenderly, and then told ME the whole
story. A,weallhy gentleman--a strong
friend of Willis preceptor--was going 10
sailiu The " Emerald" for Europe. He
wished to find young man (l poor it
would be recommendation) TO 60 out as
a companion--a young man of education
and good Taste. The professor had men.
toned Willis to his friend, an interview
had taken place that very afternoon, and
the result may be guessed. Willis was
to sail in four days with Mr.. Markley,
10 be absent an indefinite length Of time
1.-TWO years at the least. Willis was de.
Elighted--snch chance! Ii seemed as il
the fabulous gardens of lIesperides were
opening to his view. Isympathized with
him, for too admired Art, and grew en-.
thnslaslic over the theme of classic Italy
But after the first few moments | was
sad. Willis was going away would he
return? Heaven only knew. crep
close up into his arms, and great sot
swelled in my throat. lie OWNED my
feelings and raising up my cold face in
his hands, he kissed me great many
times, soothing me all the while will
bright hopes and sweet promises. H"
"Cheer up, Nelly, darling two years
only two years, maybe ;only a little spar
Of time! You will scarcely begin tc
miss me when | shall be back TO cal
you miue-al mine !! Don't weep 81
madly, Melicenl, it grieyes me !"
! wiped my eyes and tried to be cheer
ful, but the tears would come. Willi'
was all in all to me. +"
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1857-04-08
The Hunchback Lover.

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rontmro of ,ho"e l0,,sr Jors
wor,bn nan wbo g;th hi. family
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was !, ,not t;ras ! ,radsr l. Hvdor Ahsd
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g. M haso roon;sod ne nor,ro;,s or mS
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Lnua Iou nosa. I,S ~ nIass,,rs of see;no
s,I H. "S Ssoa s;aao aao ~, - !, ;nran.v rss;dss,
'Tts 'Sas Ues shsa si''0 y n ar,;1. i HaSr,
I, q ny hr;n onos Eso .hont the Ist .
@ October a, and with Your % consent, shall
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1857-04-08
CHAPTER II.

The evening before the day appointed
for The sailing of the /" Emerald" Wits
came TO say farewell. He asked me to
walk, and taking my hand we went out
into The gathe.ing nightsh4dows. Oh how
dark and gloomy it was a dead March
night-coId and black. We went over
the frozen SHOWS 10 Rock Spring, but all
was drear there. t- ult ram,
We parted!I, cold, shuddering and
foreboding j, he, striving hard to inluse
some Of his own hopeful spirit into my
desponting soul: but as well might the
sunshine have slriven TO illumino the
depths Of the cavern rocks
The Emerald" sailed. A wild, wet
weeping morning, and / stood upon the
blue, bleak headlands above the harbor,
and watched her until the white canvass
became mere snow fake upon the blue
waste Of walters.
Willis would write 10 me often, very
often, he said, perhaps by every mail ;
and oh, how anxiously | waited the arri-
val of the first European packet I!
passed much of my time with Mis-.
Graves, for we boIh had a common treas
ure upon the broad ocean-both felt the
same commingled hopes and misgiyings.
That was pleasant cottage, lin beyond
the orchard. a. all times doubly SO when
the monarch apple trees were loaded with
pink streaked blossoms, and every wesI
wind that blew, cast corals and pearls
from their bending boughs all over the
green grass which made carpet around
their giant trunks Mrs. Graves was a
calm, quiet woman, hiding beneath ar
unpretending exterior deep wells Of feel.
ing and fountains of beautiful thoughts
and with her never felt my absent Will
lis. s5lpe W tliB 81 q. l7j aaHW a3
Ny aunt and uncle "for Twas an or
phah and lived with my mothers sister
often joked me about my paling cheeks
and detected air, and my froicsome cou
sin Ned delighted in teasing me about my
"knight erranl,'' as lie called Willis. 2
afoAt last the first letter from him came
OH how ] treasured it and read ii over
and over again, till every word was gra
ven upon my memory. 1t was writer
ON shipboard, within two days sail 0
Havre, and informed me of the writer
heath and happiness. Dear Willis
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1857-04-08

and my excellent fiiend left me in dis
| pleasure.
Near the chateau of Mons. Outlet
was high bluff of rocks overhanging a
small inlet, and to these rocks | often
weot. The deep, hoarse voice of the
waters groaned in unison with my heart
and the rough, black rocks were not
blacker than The tempest which desola-
ted my soul One night | went there
as usual, but scarcely had | seated my
self when, "a light figure, drared in white,
fitted past me with the speed Of light
ming, and in an instant stood upon The
very verge of the precipice! Poised on
the extreme edge of a frai shelf of rock
which overhnng The (rightlul deep many
fathoms below. she stood-her exquisite
profile carved white as snow against the
black sky, and her hands raised in mute
supplication She was praying. | heard
my name upon Ter lips, coupled with ex.
pressions of the most passionate enlreaty.
1t was Corrinne. recalled the weary
days and nights when she hadShovered
over my sick couch like ministering an.
gel, her unremitting endeavors to make
the tedious hours pass pleasantly-the
sad, patient look craven ever on her
beautiful features and j said to myself
why not make her happy! tcould moi
make me more miserable! ! sprang to
ward her and drew her back. 'a
Corinne," ! said, "are you willing
to give up friends, home, everything, and
60 with me - aa. 'ft
. "She turned towards me, her face
glowing with inexpressble love, and re-
piled, . -.. ''."..
"To The ultermost parts Of the earth y
This was our singular berothal
, In two months we were married. Ny
wife is good and beautiful, and loves mi
passionately. She came here to my coun
, try, without backward look of regret
lecould not bring her here, Mlly, her,
where everything would speak of you
Milly, Ibelieved you dead, and cam
here this night to find your grave"
b" And your wife +" asked, when ht
had finished. '."
"Is in New York with her uncle Mark
ley. y - a}
Il turned to go away "Mr. Graves
! said, handing him the key of the RET
house, "your parents gave me this un
I'll you should return. Everything is a.
they left ii !; and one thing more, Willis
by the memory of our early love, be kline
be gentle, 10 that devoted girl who ha.
lorsaken all for you ~ "
4 He threw himself in my path. "Of
Milly my fist, my only love you shal
not leave me ! Great God! my brain will
burst?" h"f taa#i WV.
'D" Willis" / said very calmly, I" thi
is unworthy of you;it is weak-nay
criminal. l will hear no more of it
Good night, Mr. Graves" and | tor,
myself from the arms that would hav,
held me. ar' g@Uoa a"7i 'r
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1857-04-08
CHAPTER ",

+
Willis Graves called at our house du-
ring the week, and met him in the pres
ence of the family. Both of us were
very calm and ceremonious, and after
his departure, uncle remarked, :" No one
would have dreamed Of your old love,
Milly, to see you together now"
Mr.. Graves settled in New York, and
through the newspapers | heard much Of
his success in his art. Years flew by,
and his fame spread far and wide.
was still unmarried many Aattering
offers had received, but declined all.
was thirty years old when my kind uncle
died ltwas a severe stroke to my aunt
and it fell not lightly upon me.
-Four years more and my aunt slept in
the church-yard. was left alone al the
old place, for cousin Ned had married
three years before, and was in business
in the city. Uncle Graham's will left
the old house and its appurtenances &c
me; and Immediately on the death Of my
aunt, ] leased the farm and portion O.
the house to worthy man, who, will
his wife, took up his residence there.
lived a lonely dreamy life. fed and sus
tanned by memories Of the past.
One morning late in the month Of May
a letter was brought to me, post.marke,
New Yo,k The handwriting paraIyze,
me for a moment, and then my prid'
came to my aid. | broke the seal AM
read
II e"My dear friend Maicent- Presu
ming on our old friendship, am about t
ask too muchl Ny wife is declining
the physicians say only country al
and exercise can restore her; may
bring her to Rock Spring, to your quie
home 1t is just The blessed place sh
will love, and it will make me happier
you consent, Willis GRAVES"
) Not an instant did hesitate. too
up a pen and wrote, |" Come immediat,
i[ly," and despatched it to the post offic,
. BY the next morning my preparations f
} my guests were, finished. | felt a melai
, cholly pleasure in making all things loo
Z I beautiful for, r,lhe eye ofthe poor inyali,
I for was she not Willis wife!
Two days ai,arward, Q carriage dro,
to my door, Invent forth 10 meet then
!, eOh how pale and beautiful she was
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1857-04-08

The obligations We owe to parents.
form alrunning account, which Is paid 10
the nexs generation. Old maids and bach,
elors, oi course, in doubt.
The Placer herald., 1857-12-12
OBITUARY.
Michigan City Lodge No. Al, F. & A. M.
MICHIGAN CITY. Nov. 2Gth, 1851.

MICHIGAN ClTf. NOV. Zbth, 1891.
The Committee appointed to prepare appro
pirate resolutions relative to the loss of our much
esteemed Brother, CHARLES a. Low. who went
down to an ocean grave, from the wreck of the
ll-fatcd Ctntrai .7merica, about the 18th of Sep
tember last, report as follows:
WHEREAS, 1t has pleased the Almighty Dspo-
ser of all events in his all-wise and mysterious
providence, to remove suddenly and unexpectedly
from among US our beloved Brother and W. NJ.
CHARLES a. Low, who having been tossed about
at the mercy OF the waves, on that trying and
fearful day, when the thunder rolled and the
torked lightning flashed in awful majesty across
the deck of that unfortunate Steamer, at last
found quiet repose in Deaths last sleep beneath
the briny waves of the great deep. to be seen no
more on earth. BE it therefore
Res0/oed, That in the death of onr lamentcd
Brother, society has lost most valuable citizen
and the fraternity are endeared. by his kind and
benevolent disposition, to all who knew him; and
although dead he will ever live in the memories
and affection of the brethren of the Lodge of
which he was Master.
Resoiued, That we deeply deplore his death in
the meridian of his days. and at the same time
mourn his loss to us as Master of our Lodge
With him has departed valiant heart, and an
humble worshper at our altar who, suddenly ar
rested on the stormy and tempestuous journey of
life, has left behind the fragrance of good name
The Bible was ever the rule of his faith and prac-
tlce-ever squaring his actions with the square of
virtue. His many Masonic as well as private vir-
tues, will ever endear him to our memories as q
man and Mason.
Resoloed, That we bow in meek submission to
the will of the Supreme Architect whose ways
are inscrutable and past finding out"
Resolred, That we deeply sympathise with his
relatives in this their sad bereavement, and with
them would minge our tears to the memory of
our departed Brother.
Resolved, That copy of these resolutions be
sent to the relatives of the deceased, and to the
editors of the Placer Herald, Placer Press, and
Placer CoM Ter for publication.
PHILIP SroNER,
j. W. WATERS, : Committee.
JACOB LEVIN,
The Placer herald., 1857-12-12
Notice of Application for Divorce.

:
STATE OF CALlFORNIA.
County or PLACER.
District Courf, Of the nm JudicH District Of
said state.
The People Of the State of California, To Charles
A. Moore. Greeting:
NOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED. to answer
D. the complaint Of Margaret Moore. in said
Court. filed against you, within ten days from the
service Of the Writ. exclusive of the day of ser
vice if served you in this County, but if serv.
ed on you without said County, and within said
District, twenty days; and if served on you with
out said County and District, then in forty days
from such service exclusive of the day of service
tembcr. 1857, in said Court, wherein Plaintiff
prays judgement against you decreeing divorce
from the bonds of matrimony existing between
You and the Plaintiff and that the property met-
toned in the complaint and earned by Plantlff be
dccreed to her and for such other and further re-
lief as may be just and equitable. And you are
hereby notified that if you fail to answer the
complaint as directed, Plaintiff will take default
and apply to the Court for her proper remedy and
the relief demanded in the con plant.
In witness Whereof |, TABB MllCH
ELL Clerk of the Eleventh Judicial
- District Court aforesaid. do hereuh
l.. S. to set my hand and impress the Seal
- of said Court, at Office in Aublrn
this 9th day of December AL $780,
TABB MITCHELL, Clerk.
By w. A. JOHNSON, Deputy.
December 18th, lS57.-2w