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Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-11-19
Kansas.

The correspondent of the Chicago
Tribune, writing from Lecompton, Octo-
Der sob, in reference to the majority
and minority reports of the schedule
committee, says:
This first report legalises all the past
acts of the Territorial Legislature, and
provides for the security Of all vested
rights and privileges granted by it. 1t
declares that Legislature TO be dead. The
Governor, Secretary, and other Federal
officers can remain until superseded by
the action of this Convention. 1t sets
aside the o1st day of December next for
the submission of the slave clause alone
TO a vote of the people. By this they
mean, if we go into the election, to entrap
US. TO fully understand the Internal in
gcnuity here displayed, it is necessary to
make some explanations. The ballots
will be printed " Constitution with the
Slave Article" and g Constitution with
out the Slave Article If we vote we
are thus compelled to vote for the Con-
stituton. Whether we do or do not, the
Constitution will be regarded as ratified,
and sent up TO Congress TO be received
1t makes no difference as to the prohbi-
ton of Slavery in Kansas, if the Slave
Article is ratified or not. Slavery under
the bred Scott decision and Siiliman let
ter, is regarded as existing already in the
Territory, and this Constitution being ST.
lent (should the Slave Article be stricken
OUT on the subject, will only give perfect
license and free trade to tie traffic in
flesh and blood 1t not being regulated
by law it will only come under the gen
eral rights OF property. This is the pc
sition assumed BY Gen. Calhoun and the
Douglas wing of the convention. As the
Executive has recognized this body as the
Legitimate framer Of the Constitution, and
it is generally argued by the Democracy
that the Convention alone has the right
to decide how and in what manner it shall
be submitted, there can be no doubt on
our mind that it viii be received.
The Slavery Article is merely regu
lation prohibiting the emancipation OF
slaves without the consent of their own
ers, requiring them to be treated with hui
manity, DC, and its being voted down,
will not effect in the least the question of
Slavery in Kansas.
The report provides that there shall be
no change in tie constitution for long
term of years. nor without a vote Of two
thirds of all the legal voters. 1t provides
regency for temporary purposes, and
makes the President, John G. Calhoun,
the regent of Kansas. He has the power
TO order an election for State offices, and
Legislature, and by proclamation convene
the General Assembly of the State. He
appoints all Judges of Election in all cleo
tons, till their regulation by the Legisla-
ture, receives all returns, counts the
votes, decides vino is elected, and issues
certificates.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-11-19
From Washington.
WAsHINGToN, Nov. Is,

WASHINGTON, Nov. 16.
There is little, if any, doubt but that
the treaty long since proposed between
the United States aud Nicaragua was
signed to-day at the State Department,
by Gen. Cass and Senior Yrsarri.
The transit route is to be protected by
I. ). troops in the event of Nicaragua
being unable 10 SO, in consequence Of
foreign invasion, civil instruction, or
other domestic causes but with the re-
turn of peace the troops are to be with
drawn.
1t is further said that free port is
guaranteed at each end Of the line. 1t
protects no company by name, but pro-
vides for the protection of any company
having an existing valid grant, to be de-
termined by Nicaragua, which shall re-
cognize the obligations Of this treaty.
The government of Nicaragua has,
through its minister, signifed to that of
the United States, in writing, that the
only company having such valid grant,
is the American Atlantic and Pacific
Ship Canal Company, created by Mica
ragua September 22, 1849, the character
of which was amended on the 10Th Of
last June, and approved of by the gov
eminent of Nicaragua in July last.
Yrisfarri will be formally presented to
the President tomorrow.
The War Department to-day, received
dispatches from the acting Governor of
New Mexico, advising it of Col. Boner-
lies entirely successful expedition into
the ella country, to chastise the Indians
in that region. They have sued for peace,
and expressed themselves anxious to live
on friendly relations with the United
States.
Although the loss of the contrac tors
train from the attack of the Mormons is
a heavy one, it in no form prejudices the
military expedition, which is considered
by the War Department safe from any
such attack, as it can maintain itself
against all enemies, and will not suffer
for subsistence.
The sloop Of war Practice Ship Ply
mouth, from England, is coming up the
Potomac
The Court of Claims resumed its SEES
sion to-day.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-11-19

E- The Democrats are rabid over
the late Baltimore election, and assert
that Messrs DAVIS and Brooks, Know
Nothing members of Congress, who
We're then elected, shall not be allowed
to take their seats. The Washington
States says:
There was no election in Baltimore,
and the appearance of the two members,
Messrs Davis and Brooks, before Con-
gress, will, we imagine, rather inform the
mob of that city, that holding the ballot
box with one hand, and shooting off a
revolver with the other, to intimidate,
kill, and keep off a large portion of the
citizens, is not the form of election which
is regarded as legal and constitutional
In view of the facts, there can be scarce
ly a doubt of the rejection of Messrs Da-
Wis and Brooks by Congress. Such a
constitutional act will worthily commence
the session of a Democratic Congress-
Thus, at least, may some Of the results of
rowdyism be checked"
These gentlemen don't seem to like the
connection of ballot boxes and revolvers,
except with the proviso Of their own
success. When, however, a lot of Mis-
sourians, by means of cannon, rifles and
revolvers, force from the people of a
neighboring territory, every vestige of
self-government, and by these means
send bogus Democratic delegate to
Congress, it is a measure worthy of, and
fully receives, the gentlemen's hearty
approval Baltimore is not the only place
where the Constitutional rights of the
people have been invaded. Minnesota
tells the same tale, but there the result
seems to have justified the means, for we
hear nothing from these lawloving gen
tlemen about contesting those returns.
Such a constitutional act would not worth
ily commence the session of Democratic
Congress.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-11-19

The blockade of the Canton river was
strictly maintained.
The American ship North Wind had
put in dismasted.
Teas had considerably advanced at
Hong Kong.
The London money market has shown
no important change during the week
and is active.
The bullion in the Bank OF England
decreased 100000 during the week.
American securities unsettle d, all quo
tations having suffered slight decline
during the week.
Several heavy failures are reported in
Liverpool.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-11-19
Publications..

ES~ The December No. of GoDEY is
on our table, and is alone worth the price
OF years subscription. q Christmas
Eve" and Christmas Morning" are the
titles of two seasonabe and beautiful line
engravings, embellishing the present No,
besides which there IS one OF GoDEY's
superb four figure fashion plates, which
would make any lady's eyes sparkle to
look upon, and fourteen colored patterns
of various useful and ornamental articles.
GoDEr's is unquestionably the best mag
azinc for the ladies published in the coun-
try. and as this No. closes he present
volume, now is the time 10 get up clubs
and renew subscriptions. The publisher
promises even greater attractions than
heretofore, and he is one of those who
always redeems his promises Terms
One copy one year, 50. Two copies, So
Three copies, SIS. Five copies and an
extra copy TO the person sending the club
for ST :.
IS ARTnUR's HOME MAG AzISE, edi-
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TOWNSEND, gives its readers a large
amount Of healthy reading matter, and
is besides beautifully embellished with
steel ensravings, colorcd fashion plates,
and patterns for tie ladies. Ii is the
cheapest magazine Of tie kind in the
country, as i. is furnished 10 clubs of
four for So. a new volume commences
in January, and we know Of no g,fs that
would be more acceptable to wife, IL sis
ter or lady friend than yearly subscrip-
fion to the Home Magazine. Address
r. S. Arthur d. Co., 1913 Walnut Street,
Philadelphia.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-11-19
Howell, Bros. 4 Co, of London, and w.

Howell, Bros. & Co., of London, and w.
Orr d Co., of Liverpool.
Paris money market unsettled, but
there had been no advance on the rates
of discount.
The Niagara brings f33,O0O specie
for Halifax, and f87, 900 for Boston.
A deputation of Glasgow merchants
has arrived in London to ufge upon the
Government the ACCESSIBILITY of suspend
ing some of the provisions of the Bank
charter act as was done in 1848. Move
ments of similar nature were looked
for in other cities.
Parliament had been further prorogued
till the 10Th of December.
The kings of Sardinia and Greece have
each subscribed 10000 francs to the In
dian relief fund.
1t was reported that the French Am
bassador at Constantinople has suspend
ed relations with Reschid Pacha, though
not with the Government.
The Paris correspondent of the Daily
News, reports that 100000 francs in
English bills, and 1000, 200 francs in
French bills on the u S. had been re-
turned protested.
The independence Beige asserts that
recruiting for the English service is 60
ing on secretly in France.
The bank of France has raised the
price of discount. The bullion had in
creased eight million francs.
Hon. Chas. Sumner is passenger on
the Niagara.
MARKErs.-Flour very dull and in
some cases Is. lower.
Wheat quiet, and in some cases slight
ly lower.
Western Canal Flour 26s. I'D. @27s.
Cd. Ohio 30s.
Red wheat IS 8d@7s I'd. White Is
1d@8s Sd.
Mixed and Yellow corn Sos 6d@37s.
White 4O@41s.
Beef, pork and bacon dull.
Lard declined 2@3s, and quoted Cos.
LONDON MARKETs.-Breadstu nomi-
nal and unchanged.
Tea 1@2d lower
The returns of Oct 31st, of the bank
shows a decrease of $4,000 pounds II
bullion, and that of Nov. 4th decrease
Of 5000 pounds more.
The business in American securitie.
was very limited, Thursdays transac
lions being only in l. c. shares at and {
per cent. discount, and Erie Sd mort
gage bonds 81.
Nothing doing at Manchester.
LIVERPOOL, Nov. Z.
Breadstuffs quiet and steady.
Provisions dull but steady.
Lard nominal
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-11-19
news Items,

RE A disastrous confagralion oc-
CURED at Lockport, New Yo:k, on the
evening Of he 18th, destroying about
100000 worth of property, among
which is the celebrated Spaulding Mill.
The steamship St. Louis arrived at
New York Oh the 10Th, from Aspinwal,
bringing GAS passengers, and 81, 176,OO
in specie.
Ten States have thus far appointed the
26ih inst, as a day of general thanksgiv
ing, viz: Massachusetts, Connecticut
New Hampshire, Rhode Island, New
York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, North
Carolina, Ohio, and Iowa. Only two
Maine and Mississ,ppi-have appointed
the 10Th.
The late vote in Kansas will range be-
tween 15,G0o and 10000, indicating a
population not much below .OOO.-
This is constantly increasing by over
land arrivals. The Lawrence Herald of
Freedom says that the roads are covered
with the wagons of families seeking new
locations,
The New York Times says the float
ing debt of the railroads which have
come 10 protest amounts TO $4,000
The value of the roads is set down at
$3.50, 900.
HEAVY VERDTcr.-The jury in the
case OF w. SHANDLER as. The Western
Stage Company, which was tried on the
18th inst, in Dubuque, before Judge
WILSON, brought in verdict for the
plaintiff of :S8,125.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-11-19
Late Foreign News.

HALIFAX, Nov. 10.
The steamship Niagara, from Liver
pool Oh Saturday, the 7th, arrived this
morning.
The steamship Vanderbilt from New
York for Southampton, arrived at the lat
ter place on the 9th inst
The Niagara brings about half mil
lion in specie.
Political news by this arrival is merely
interesting, but financially it is of the
highest importance.
The L. S. frigate Niagara left Liver
pool for N. Y. on the 9Th inst.
The pressure in the money market was
again excessive, consequent on the ad-
vance by the Bank of England of its sale
and discount to per cent. The advance
caused no diminution in the demand for
money.
MISUNDERSTANDING market quiet
with declining tendency.
Provisions, market dull
London money market more stringent.
Consols for money closed at 883@884.
Urgent calls for relief had been made
on the government from various quarters,
but the Times thought such action un-
necessary from any quarter.
The suspension of Mayfair, Makers &
Co., of Sheffield, is announced. Their
liabilities are stated at from Coco, 600 to
i'll 900, 600, but their assets will more
than cover the amount.
Other failures reported, including
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-11-19
Missouri legislature, MorIaons, sc.
St. LOUIS. Nov. 16.

st. LOUIS, Nov. 16.
The Railroad Bill which has been be
fore the Legislature for several days, ant
a bill to augment the interest of The
State bonds, passed the Senate on Satur
day night.
The Santa Fee mail arrived at In.
dependence on the 9Th Business was
dull and money scarce.
The party encountered snow storm
this side of Fort Union. Grass and
water were abundant on tie plains.
Cheyenne Indians were around Bath
and Allison post on Walnut Greek, very
much alarmed and anxious to make
peace.
Intelligence from Fort Kearny confirms
the report Of the destruction of the Gov.
ernment trains by the Mormons.
Mr.. Lander, Chief Engineer of Mag
raw's wagon road survey, arrived Satur-
day, en- route for Washington The ex-
petition has gone into winter quarters al
Wind river, near the South pass.
Mr.. Lander coroborates previous re-
ports of the destruction of the govern
ment trains by the Mormons.
In consequence of new discoveries and
explorations by Lander's party, the mil
litary force have abandoned the old route
and were approaching Salt Lake valley
by open plains of western descent of Bear
and Malade rivers.
Governor Cumming and Col. Cooke
met two days march east of Fort Lara
ME-
Brigham Young disclaims knowledge
of or participation in the destruction of
the supply trains.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-11-19
re-. Tie dwnllinn nf o Mr. On

re- The dwelling Of a Mr.. Quinn
situated about mile and half west Of
Alliance, Ohio, was burned down on
Tuesday evening last, and four children,
whom the mother had locked in the house,
while she went to the town on an errand,
were burned to death. The mother had
taken the precaution to put out the fires,
but The children obtained some matches,
and in playing with them, set fire to the
bed, from which it was communicated to
the house.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-11-19
Newspaper Change.

A~J J. TEEsDALE, Esq, editor ard
proprietor of the Iowa City Republican,
has lately purchased the Citizen at De-
moline City, and will hereafter give the
latter his personal supervision. Mr.
TEEsDALE was elected State Printer at the
last session Of the Legislature, and as the
Capital is now located at Demoine, thi:
change is rendered necessary. Mr.. T.'s
we'll known editorial ability is sufficien
guarantee that Republicans will have il
the Citizen a most able official organ. =
Both The Republican and Reporter, G,
Iowa City, are for sale.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-11-19
SHEKIFF,S SALE.

DY VIRTUE OF AN EXECUTION Is
ID sued out Of and under the Seal of the
District Court in and for the county of Buchan-
an, in the State of Iowa, ard against the goods
and chattels lands and tenements of William
Few, and in favor of A. D. Sitsworth e. Co.,
have levied upon the following real estate, to
wit: That piece of land bounded as follows -
Commencing at point fifty five feet east of the
north west corner of lot three in block four in
Stoughton and McClure's addition to the village
of Independence, in the county aforesaid, run
ming thence south one hundred and fifty-thrce
feet to an alley, thence east twenty-five feet,
thence north one hundred and fifty-three feet,
thence west twenty two feet, to tho place Of be-
ginning, which shall offer for sale at public
auction, at the Court House door, in lndepend-
ence, ON the 18th day of November, A. d. 1887.
costs. VIM. MARTIN, Sheriff.
SHERIFr's OFFICE, INpEPENDENcE. Iowa.,
October 18th, 1851.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-11-19
New YORK, Nov. 10

The steamship Arabia arrived at New
York this morning, from Liverpool, with
dates to the 3lst ult She brings One
Million in specie. Among her passen-
gers is Sir Gore Ouesly, the newly APP
pointed British Minister to Central Am
erica
The American horses Prioress and
Babylon, have been badly beaten in the
race for the Cambrdgeshire stakes.
The Borough Bank of Liverpool sus-
pended on the 28th ult. Liabilities a
million and a half sterling, but are fully
secured
Several Liverpool firms have suspend
ed, and a numbero of strong firms in Man
chester have also gone.
The British troops assaulted Delhi on
the 18th of September, effected lodg-
ment, and after six days obstinate re
sistance, had on the Goth obtained poss-
ession of the entire city.
Great numbers of the mutineers esca-
ped, among them the King of Delhi and
his two sons.
The British lost in killed and woun-
ded up to the 10Th 5000 in all, including
SO officers.
Gen. Wilson had ordered no quarter
to be given, but that the women and
children should be spared.
Gen. Outram had reinforced General
Havelock at Cawnpore. The latter had
started for Lucknow, at which place the
garrison held out CALAMITY.
Fears were entertained of new out
break at Assanea. A conspiracy to res
tore the ex-Rajah had been discovered.
ENGLAND.-There has been a large
number of failures, including Thornton,
Higgins, Ward d Co., of Manchester,
with liabilities amounting to f500, 900 ;
w. H. Brand d. Co., of London, in the
American trade, with f140,0 600 liabili-
ties; Chas. Smith d Co. of Manchester
James Condie, of Perth, f180,0O0 la
bilities.
FRANcE.-Gen. Cavanac died suddenly
of disease Of the heart
PRUssIA.-The Prince of Prussia has
undertaken the conduct of public affairs.
The health of the king is improving.
SWITZERLAND. - The Swiss elections
have resulted largely in favor Of the lib
erals.
e AUSTRIA More failures have occur
red at Vienna, but the most of the crisis
is believed to be over.
CHINA.-The dates from Hong Kong
are TO Sept. 10th, and Shanghai to the
LIST.
The U. S. sloop of war Portsmouth
sriled for Japan.
The Levant and San Jacinto were at
Shanghai
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-11-19
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.

The Weekly Republic is published on the fol-
lowinE terms
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the following terms
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Two copies, one year, 500
FIVE copies, one year, 1000
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In all the above cases, where more than one
copy is taken, the paper will be mailed separ-
ately to each subscriber. Twenty copies of the
Weekly Republic will be sent to one address,
for $25 for one year, and for $l2,50 for six
months,
Persons volunteering to act ms agents, will
have the benefit of the reduction of price accord
ing the above schedule. For rny number of
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owe schedule, such person may retain fifty cents
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Weekly, and twenty five cents for each subscri-
Der for six months
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copy.
Payment always in advance.
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ter containing it be registered at my risk. Notes
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GEORGE NJ WESTON,
Washington. d. C.
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CIRCULAR TO LAWYERS.
PUBLISHING HOUSE OF LusE, LANE d Co.

PUBLISHING HOUSE OF LusE, LANE 4 Co..
Davenport, Iowa, Aug. 26. 1857.
WE ARE ABOUT TO PUBLISH A LAW
w BOOK which we think will be neces-
sity to every Lawyer in the State. 1t is to en-
brace the organic law of Wisconsin. of Iowa, the
old and new Constitutions of this State, the Code
and all General Statutes including those to be
passed at the next General Assembly. Marginal
References will be made to reported decisions of
the Supreme Court of the State of Iowa, on all
sections of Statutes which have received con-
struction ; and in addition, where Code Sections
relate to Practice alone, and are similar or sub
stantially like those Of New York. or any other
State copious notes of decisions in such State,
rs well as this, will be subjoined. 1T will be
seen that this plan is comprehensive--th Book
sure to be very valvable-yet we think we shall
be able to sell it for Five Dollars That the work
will be well and thoroughly done we are entirely
satisfied, as it is to be prepared by Hon. JOHN
NJ. BRADFORD, recently Judge in the County
Of Ontario, New York, but now a resident of this
State. Yours Respectfully,
LUSE, LANE a. co.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-11-19

The ToUcHsToNE OF DEMocRACY.-A
Locofoco politician may be anything else,
provided he is " true to the South. -
He may be a gambler, a drunkard, a
Border Ruffian, fllibuster, negro
trader, an advocate of the African slave
trade, (Which the laws denounce and
punish as piracy, or even participator
in that traffic-anything, provided he is
:" true to the South" No one ever
thought of inquiring, Is he true to the
North ? and indeed it would be great
fur pas in an unsophisticated Yankee to
claim Office on the ground of being true
to the North, or specially devoted to its
Institutions. But We have never yet
heard of case Of such folly, and the
supposition is altogether gratuitous.-
WASH. Republic.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-11-19
ESTRAY NOTICE.

VNAKEN up by VIM Rowan, Of Liberty town.
L ship, Buchanan county, Iowa, one dark
brown horse supposed to be seven years old,
has white spot on the inside Of each hind foot.
has the appearance Of poll evil on the top Of his
head. Appraised before N. G. Gagcby Esq, on
July 9th, at Fifty Dollars.
(34-4t) EDWARD BREWER,
Independence. July 80, 1857. Co. Clerk
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-11-19
A CURE rs CERTAIN.

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January Is, 1857, says i" Dr. Bakers Pain Pam
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the way of healing the sick, the Rheumatics
among the number. Perhaps the most REMARK
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who had been suffering from Rhematism for If
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blessing he now enjoys in the shape of uninter-
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