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Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-09-17

BOARDING AND ENJoYING-AN ALE
GoRY.-A venerable old man was toilino
through the burden and heat of the day
in cultivating his field with his own hands
and depositing the promising seeds into
the fruitful lap of the yielding earth.-
Suddenly there stood before him, under
the shade of a huge linden tree, divine
vision. The old man was struck with
amazement. 81 am Solomon" spoke
the phantom, in a friendly voice. What
are you doing here, old man 90 "It
you are Solomon" replied the venerable
laborer, chow can you ask this +? In
my youth you sent me to the ant saw
its occupation, and learned from that in
sect to be industrious and to gather
What | then learned | have followed out
to this hour" !" You have only learned
half your lesson," resumed the spirit
90 again to the ant and learn from that
insect TO rest in the winter of your life,
TO enjoy what you have gathered up"
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-09-17
NEW YORK SanI

Bank statements show a decrease of
S436, 554 in loans, and So, 32l 500 i'm de-
posits, and an increase of 1886, $50 in
specie, and so, O32 in circulation. The
total amount of specie in hand is $50,
327,965.
The London Times states that another
attempt to lay the Atlantic telegraph cable
will be made in October. The statement,
however, admits of some doubt.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-09-17

A lawyer retained in case Of assault
ahd battery, was cross examining wit
ness in relation to the force of the blow.
"What kind of blow was given ?''
asked the lawyer.
A blow of the common kind"
Describe the blow"
Pm not good at description"
Show me what kind of blow it
was.'
"I can't"
You must"
' WON'T
The lawyer appealed to the court. The
court told the witness that if the counsel
insisted upon his showing what kind of
blow il was he must do so.
"Do you insist upon ?" asked the
witness.
"I do
"Well, then, since you compel me to
show you, it was this kind of blow p
at the same time suiting the action to the
word, knocked over the astonished dis
ciple of Coke and Littleton.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-09-17

The American State Convention met
at the State House on Wednesday. The
counties of Davis, Washington, Muscatine
and Johnson were represented. The fol-
lowing gentlemen were nominated for the
present canvass -
GOVERNOR. L. HENRY, of Des Moines.
1t. Governor-Eastin Morris.
\ platform was adopted, and other
items of business were transacted.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-09-17
CAUGHT ON THE Horns OLA DILEMM,

CAUGHT ON THE Horns OF DILEMMA.
The Democratic party have majority
in the new Congress, and upon them will
devolye the admission of Kansas as a
Free State, or as Slave State. If they
admit Kansas as Slave State, the party
in the North will be swallowed up and
lost in the Northern anti slavery reaction
If they admit Kansas as Free State,
the party will be split in twain in the
South. One or the other of these altern-
atives is the crowning consequence await
ing the solution Of the Kansas issue in
Congress. Y Herald
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-09-17

A gentleman from Alabama, received
from the Patent Office some spring wheat
from the Holy Land, which he sowed last
spring. 1t came to maturity in seven
weeks, producing large full head, with
berry in every respect equal to the orig
inal This wheat is reputed to ripen in
Syria in sixty days from sowing. 1t will
be seen that our climate fastened its Pc
riod of maturity eleven days
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-09-17
THE STATE FAIE.
OFFICE OF STATE AGIT CULTURAL SOCIETY
Muscatine, August | Sth 1857.


AT a meeting of the citizens of Musca-
tine convened for the purpose of making
arrangements for the accommodation of
visitors at the approaching State Fair ); j..
A. Green was called to the Chair, and
Peter Jackson appointed Secretary.
The following preamble and resolutions
were introduced, discussed, and unan-
mously adopted,
Whereas, At the last State Fair held in
this city, many complaints were made by
the visitors of exorbitant hotel charges,
and probably not without just grounds,
therefore,
Resoloed, That the local committee APP
pointed by the Directors at the last Janu
AIRY meeting be instructed to procure from
each hotel keeper written agreement as
to what his per diem charge will be dur
ing the approaching State Fair. And
that those agreements be published in the
Agricultural papers Of the State. And
also list of the hotels that will not agree
to any fixed rates, thereby giving notice
to the public of what houses they may
depend upon for reasonable charges.
Resoloed, That suitable man may be
employed to canvass the city, and pre-
pare "a list of all householders who will
entertain visitors during the Fair and to
put said list in such convenient shape that
it can be used readily upon the arrival OF
visitors
Resolped, That as citizens of Muscatine,
we will do all in our power to meet the
expectations of the Directory of the State
Society in entertaining its officers and
committees during their stay, free of
charge, and render their visit as pleasant
as the hurry, and crowd of such an occa-
sion will admit
Resolped, That we would recommend
to the Secretary of the State Society to
have a list of all the hotels agreeing to
certain prices, and those not agreeing,
printed in large posters and put up in
public places about the city prior to, and
during the exhibition.
Resolued, That as two dollars per day is
the highest rate that any of our hotels
charge-in our opinion that is sufficient
compensation on the occasion of the Fair,
(unless an unusual amount of room is
occupied and that any amount over that
price is taking an unjust advantage of the
public necessity and should not be coun-
tenanced or tolerated.
Resolped, That the local committee be
recommended to take measures to secure
some suitable parties to open for the occa-
sion, several large eating houses at 40
cents per meal, and sleeping accommoda-
tons at so cents, and that due care be
exercised to orender it comfortable in every
department, and that such establishments
be duly advertised Persons wishing to
embark in this enterprise will please apply
to the local committee.
Resoloed, That all newspapers in the
State favorable in the Society be request
ed to publish the proceedings of this
meeting.
On motion adjourned. IA. GREEN,
PETER JACKSON, Chm.
San,x-
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-09-17

The Louisville Courier states that the
proprietors of one of the largest Touring
mills in that city have closed contracts for
upward of $4,000 bushels of wheat at
one dollar per bushel. We also notice
that it has been contracted for at the same
price at Springfield in Ohio
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-09-17
The Northern Democracy---By their
Fruits We shall know them.

I We sudBI huDW tuems
AT a time when SO many infatuated hot
bloods of the ultra South are conspiring
to rend the National Democratic party in
twain, and to erect on its ruins a sec
tional organization, whose only known
principle of warfare shall be indiscrimi-
nate hostility to everything northern--at
a time discord reigns supreme, and the
dissolution of the great national party of
the Union seems so imminent and inevit-
able--at time when our most trusted
and prominent men are taking counsel of
faction and discomfort, and tanning flames
which, from their age and position, the
country expected that they would help to
subduc---it may not be improper to re-
mind the South of what the Northern
Democracy, which they are making SO
much haste to repudiate, have done in
corporation with the South, on memora-
BILE occasions in the past.
s When Florida was an applicant for ad-
mission into the Union as sovereign
State, in l845, with slavery, the vote on
her admission stood thus In the House,
Northern Democrats, yeas SO, nays A.
All the members of all the other parties
of the North, numbering 81, voted in
the negative. In the Senate, all the
Northern Democrats, numbering 12, vo-
ted in the affirmative, while all the north
ern men belonging to other parties, num-
bering 8, voted against it. But for the
votes of these Northern Democrats, Flor
ida would not have been admitted into
the Union as State.
Take now the question of the annexa
ton of Texas. Who in the North voted
for it 2? who against it? In the House o
Representatives, 81 Northern Democrats
voted for it, and only 3 against it; while
not a single man from the North of any
other party for it. All others, number
ing 46, voted against it. But for North
ern Democratic votes, Texas would no
have been annexed.
Now, let us take the Fugitive Slav,
Law. On the adoption of this law, tn,
vote stood thus: Northern Democrats
yeas 90, nays IA; all others from thc
North, yeas 3, nays 62. But three North
ern votes outside of the Democratic par
ty. Thus, it is clear that the Fugitiv,
Slave Law would never have been passe(
without the aid of Northern Democrats.
Let us now consider the Nebraska bill
that most trying and terrific of al
measures to all northern Democracy
that measure, under which courag,
quailed and virtue was seduced ; tina
measure which made an abolitionist al
angel, and Democrat deyil-an or
deal the most fearful of all to which The
Northern Democracy have ever beer
subjected. On this question how did the
vote stand ? The Northern Democrats
Who voted for it in the House, were As
those who voted against it, were 33. No
one Northern man of any other part,
I, voted for it. They all voted against it
to the number of 54. In the Senate, tn,
Northern Democrats who voted for i
were IA; against it, 4. No Northern
Whig or, of course, Abolitionist, voted
for it.--Richmoatd Eraniiner.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-09-17

/ lr men ehlefeu the parlor, my vile
was helping Aunt Mary to take off her
bonnet and cape; and there sat John
with his face of woe..a a,,a ,as5
Suddenly, "Did you have pleasant
journey % went off my wife like pistol,
and John Thomas jumped to his feet.
/" Rather dusty was the response, in
a war-whoop, and so the conversation
continued. i isa usd,
The neighbors for streets around must
have heard it; when was in the third
story of the building, l heard every word
plainly. M s.a aA a H
In the course of the evening, my aunt
took occasion to say TO me, How loud
your wife speaks Don't it hurt her %
| told her all deaf persons talked loud
ly, and that my wife, being used to it,
was not affected by the exerlion, and that
Aunt Mary was getting along very nice
ly with her. t,.anslae.
Presently my wife said softly, "Alf,
how very loud your aunt talks y
" Yes" said |, all deaf persons do.
You're getting along with her finely
she hears every word you say" And |
rather think she did.
Elated by their success at being un-
derstood, they went at it hammer and
tongs, till everything on the mantel- piece
clattered again, and L was seriously
afraid of a crowd collecting in front ol
| the house.
But the end was near. Ny aunt, be-
ing of an investigating turn of mind,
was desirous of finding out whether the
exertion of talking so loud was not inju-
rious to my wife. So said she, in an
unearthly hoot, for her voice was not as
musical as it was when she was young
Doesn't talking so loud strain your
lungs %
{" 1t is an exertion," shrieked my wife
g. Then why do you do it ?'' was the
answering scream.
'' Because-because-you can't hear
if don't" squealed my wife.
6 What y said my aunt, fairly rival
ing railroad whistle this time.
began to think it time to evacuate
the premises and looking round and
seeing John gone, stepped into the bach
parlor, and there he lay flat on his back
with his feet at right angles to his body
rolling from side to side, with his fist
poked into his ribs, and most agonizeC
expression of countenance, but not utter
ing sound. Immediately and invol
UNFAIRLY assumed similar attitude, ant
| think, from the relative position of ou
boots and heads, and our attempts to re
strain our laughter, apoplexy must hay,
inevitably ensued, if a horrible groan
which John gave vent to in his endeavo
to repress his risibility, had not betrayed
our hiding place.
In rushed my wife and aunt, who b,
this time comprehended the joke, and
such scolding as l then got never 90
before, and | hope never to get again.
| know not what the end would hav,
been, if John, in his endeavors to appear
respectable and sympathetic, had no,
\ given vent to such a diabolical noise
something between a groan and a horse
laugh, that all gravity was upset, and We
screamed in concert.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-09-17
g The HEALTHIEsT COUNTRY IN CREA-

The HEALTHIEsT COUNTRY IN CREA-
rIoN. DE Bows mortality statistics
show that the people Of the United States
are the healthiest on the globe. The
deaths are three hundred and twenty
thousand per year, or one and onethird
per cent of the population. In England
the ratio is over two per cent, and i'll
France nearly three per cent. Virginia
and North Carolina are the healthiest of
the States, and have six hundred and
thirty y-eight inhabitants over one hund-
red years of age.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-09-17

THAT WILL Do.-The editor of a firm
democratic weekly paper, in the rural
districts of Michigan, recently addressed
the following letter to Governor Bingham.
Sir II did my utmost as the editor of
Tile Democrat to defeat you, and
am very sorry didn't succeed. Please
send me, by return mail Notary Public's
Commission.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-09-17

A cotemporary, describing a dance at
a village in the neighborhood, said -
The gorgeous strings of glass beads glis-
tened on the heaving bosoms of the vii
lage bellies like polished rubies ON the
delicate surface of warm apple-dump-
ings."
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-09-17
ST. LOUIS. Sent.

The steamer Golden Gate was destroy
ed by fire at eight O'Clock, Sunday eve
ming, about twenty miles below here
Boat and cargo total loss, amounting to
$25,000 Insured $4,000.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-09-17

The following excellent sketch OF the
history of Judge Lowe, is from the Keo-
saqua Republican
We feel that we hazard nothing in say
ing that no more acceptable nomination
could have been made than Judge Lowe
A resident of the State for more than
twenty years, having taken an active part
in her past history, no more fitting stand
ard bearer could have been selected for
the coming canvass. He was a member
of the first Constitutional Convention, at
that time resident of Muscatine In
that body, composed of some of the ablest
men of the then Territory, he showed
himself to be ready debater, and pos
sessed of sound and statesmanlke views.
In 1854 he was the nominee of the Whig
party for Delegate in Congress, and a
more popular and active canvass has new
er been made before or since. The Dem
ocracy had at that time an overwhelming
majority, and he was opposed by General
Dodge, the acknowledged leader of the
opposition, and who always united the
forces of his party. Judge Lowe was
more than his equal on the stump, and
nothing but the potent power of party
drill saved even Mr. Dodge from Wat
erloo defeat. The hard blows dealt the
redoubtable General by the Wing candi-
date will long be remembered by him
and his friends.
Judge Lowe, for several years after set
tling in the State, resided at Muscatine,
being actively engaged in the practice Of
his profession, having a practice which
extended over great portion of Central
Iowa. About eight years since he re-
moved to Keokuk, and was soon after
elected District Court Judge-which Of
flee he continued to fill with signal abili-
ty and universal satisfaction until last
spring. He was again solicited by the
profession of the district, without distinc-
tion OF party, to again consent to the use
of his name for reelection. This, how
ever, he felt constrained to decline, and
again returned to his profession His
very heavy practice, acquired since his
return to the bar, is the best evidence of
his ability as lawyer and the confidence
in him as man. Popular at home, pop
ular at his former home, (Muscatine J,
popular wherever known, we predict his
election by most triumphant majority.
If in the gubernatorial chair we should
desire irreproachable honesty, he is the
man. If it is desired in his high position
to have man well acquainted with the
wants of the State, then we say, vote for
Judge Lowe. If it is of any importance
to have our chief executive an able iur-
ist, sound lawyer, an honest man, one
of high moral worth, of liberal educa-
tion and great frmness and energy, We
have them all in our nominee. We go
into the canvass with high hopes in
deed, we may say with certainty Of sue
cess
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-09-17

CALIFoRNIA BRANDY.--The Patent Of
flee has received from California a new
brandy, which is called California Grape
Brandy This liquor is said to possess
an excellent flavor, and to be far more
palatable than the best brandy imported
from Europe.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-09-17

A FINE COUNTY. county, Ala
bama, claims TO be "out of debt. out OF
crime, and out of whisky" The last
Circuit Court, too, had but one civic case
on the docket. Perhaps the scarcity OF
whisky" had something to do with the
rest. At all events Mobile paper shouts
Justify, "Hur Rhea -
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-09-17
Qoetrp.


THE UNSEEN BATTLE FIELD.
There is an unseen battle field,
In every human breast,
Where two opposing forces meet,
Aud where they seldom rest. at-. Il.
That field is veiled from mortal sight,
'Tis only seen by one
Who knows alone where victory lies,
When each days fight is done.
One army clusters strong and fierce,
Their chief of demon form
His brow is like the thunder cloud
His voice the bursting storm.
His captains, Pride, and Lust and Hate,
Whose troops watch night and day,
Swift to detect the weakest point,
And thirsting for the fray.
Contending with this mighty force
Is but q little band;
Yet there with an unquailing front,
Those warriors firmly stand!
Their leader is of God-like form,
Of countenance serene;
And glowing on his naked breast
A simple cross is seen.
His captains, Faith and Hope and Love,
Point to that wondrous sign;
And gazing on it, all receive
Strength from source divine.
They feel it speaks glorious truth,
A truth as great as sure, ~
That to be victors they must learn
To love, confide, endure.
That faith sublime, in widest strife,
Imparts a holy calm
For every deadly blow shield,
For every wound a balm.
And when they win that battle field,
Past toll is quite forgot;
The plain v here carnage once had rcigned
Becomes a hallowed spot.
A spot where flowers of joy and peace
Spring from the fertile sod,
And breath the perfume of their praise
On every breeze to God.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-09-17
DRED ScoTT DECLARED TO DE A MAN

DRED ScoTT DECLARED TO DE A MAN
IN MAINE. = The Supreme Court of
Maine has decided that free colored per-
sons of African descent are authorized,
upon complying with the same laws that
qualify white men, under the provisions
of the Constitution of tho State, to be
electors for Governor, Senators and Rep
resentatives. The decision of the Court
was rendered in compliance with joint
resolution of the Legislature. passed last
winter. The decision is in direct con
flict with the opinion of the United States
Court in the Dred Scott case.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-09-17
Yours. &c..

The Commission was promptly sent,
which induces us to believe that Govern
Bingham, Black Republican as he is likes
a good thing, and this certainly cleans
that way" Toledo Commercial.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-09-17
DETROIT, Sept. Z

An insurrection headed by to desperate
negro convicts broke out of Michigan
State prison this afternoon. Two convicts
succeeded in escaping over the walls, but
were recaptured.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-09-17

A recent European traveller in Ameri-
ca records the following anecdote:
Jack" said a man to a lad who was
just entering his teens, " Your father is
drowned"
" Darn it, said the young hopeful.
" and he's got my knife in his pocket"
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-09-17

DR.. ADKINS, a large planter on the Col
orado river, Western Texas, has harvest
ed Al bushels Of wheat per acre by actual
measurement, the present season.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-09-17
New YORK. Auo. 81

The bank returns show decrease i'm
loans of So, $50, 900; in specie of $3.50,
900 in circulation of S33, 900; and of
deposit of S4, 55l 600.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-09-17

A man was promenading with his son
one day, whom the little fellow cried out,
"Oh. pa, there goes an editor!" Hush.
son." said the father, don't make sport
of the poor man God only knows what
you may come to yet
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-09-17

NEGRO CoMFoRT.-A dying West India
planter groaning to his negro servant,
sighed out;
"Ah Sambo, I'm going long, long
journey"
Never mind, massa," said the negro,
consoliGgly, :" him all de way down hill" :"
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-09-17
PROCLAMATION.

Whereas, An instrument known as Che
e New Constitution ofthe State of Iowa, "
adopted by the Constitutional Conven
ton of said State on the fifth day OF
March, A. d., 1857, was submitted to
the qualified electors of said State at the
annual election held on Monday, the
third day of August, 1857, for their ap-
proval or rejection and afa
Whereas, An official canvass of the
votes cast at said election, shows that
there were forty thousand three hundred
and eleven votes cast for the adoption OF
said Constitution, and thirty-eight thous-
and six hundred and eighty one votes
were cast against its adoption, leaving a
majority of sixteen hundred and thirty
votes in favor of its adoption:
Now, THEREFORE,, |, James w. Grimes,
Governor of said State, by virtue of the
authority conferred on me, do hereby de-
clare the said New Constitution TO be
adopted, and proclaim it to be the SUI
preme law of the State of Iowa
In testimony whereof have
5Ic hereunto set my hand and
A0' caused to be affixed the great
Seal of the State of Iowa.
Done at Iowa City, this third day ol
September, A. d. 1857, of the Indepen.
dence of the United States the eighty
second, and of the State of Iowa the
eleventh.
BY the Governor,
JAMES w. GRIMES,
ELIJAH SELLS, Sec'y Of State
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-09-17

We rather expect we have more than
one reader who can fully appreciate the
truth of the following sonnet" which
we find floating about in our exchanges
"a stray waif, as it were, without
local habitation or name -
l remember. remember,
When ! went u hooking peaches.
How a dog came aud caught me
BY the surplus Of my breechesl
How hung fast to the BUSHES
How the dog hung fastto me-
Till my crying bronsht a man. who
Flogged me most orful-lee.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-09-17

JUsr THINK OF IT.-An English paper
gives an account of a party of sixty old
women, who were the mothers Of EIGHT
HUNDRED AND SIXTY NINE CHILDREN.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-09-17
SENATOR DoueLAs.-Our Illinois ex

SENATOR DouGLAs.-Our Illinois ex-
changes complain of Senator Douglass,
for furnishing widely different copies of
his Springfield speech for the Southern
and Northern journals. The Missouri
Republicans copy of the speech is. in
passages, totally unlike that published in
the Illinois State Register.