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Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-09-10
H- OuR BEN - the sha -denof

Lg OuR BES," the sham democrat
ic candidate, for Governor, whose quail
fcaiions seem 10 consist in his six feet
person and stentorian voice, has deemed
it best not to meet Judge Lowe on the
stump, although he boasted at Iowa Civ
that he should challenge him. He has,
however, deemed it necessary to say
-omcthing, and few days ago addressed
- people of Davenport. The impress
sion made, according to the Hawkeye,
which gave full report of his speech,
was anything but favorable to him. 1t
says:
The leaders of the Buchanan party
here were very essentially disappointed
and disguised with the speech of Monday
evening They had forestalled the public
mind by giving out that he was speaker
OF unrivalled and unapproachable talents,
who would cap!ivate his hearers by the
charm Of his oratory When they heard
his inflated, sophomore effort. they de-
parted sererally saying never word, and
up TO last evening tolally refused to con-
verse upon either the oratory or the tactics
OF His Excellency.
The tact Is. his remarks upon Kansas
matters troubles them sorely, while his ex-
hibiiion OF fuDkcyism, blurred out in the
inflated boast that his children did not at
Tend Public Schools, disguised everyone.
And besides, his egotism, his readiness 10
promise all things, and run both sides Of
every question OF Sale policy, was a po-
ser for straightforward men. Ia short,
the Democracy ere sadly disappointed in
their stan'lard bearer
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-09-10

" fit to be made, but one Mot aroula be
verv hard to Jeotf In this respect he
gave eloquent utterance to the sentiments
of all present.
Judge Claggett was called for, but he
declined making apolitical speech. though
he made some Very appropriate and hap
py remarks, in the course Of which he
endorsed Tie high opinion which Mr..
Dean had expressed of Judge Lowe
Indeed. he portrayed him as ALMOST too
good aud kind hearted man for Gov
ernor.
These compliments were evidently sim
cere, for they were uttered with heart
thrilling earnestness, by men who have
long and intimately known Judge Lowe
They may, therefore, be regarded as the
spontaneous homage of the human hear
to exalted virtue and true nobility o
character"
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-09-10
Appointments Of Nh. Faviile, Republic
can Candidate fer Lieut.. Governor.
Sc. Charles, Sent. 8, 9 O'Clock, p. NJ
MASS MEETINGS.!
ORAN FAVILLE,

The Republican candidate for Lieutenant
Governor, viii address tie electors OF
Buchanan county, at QuAsauEToN, on
FRIDAY. Sept 1llh, and at JNDEpEN-
pEscE. SATURDAY. Sept. 18th, at
o'clock, p. NJ, upon the issues Of the
present canvass.
Judge TADoR, of independence, and
others. are expected 10 be present At
Quasqueton. and will also address the
meeting. Let every Republican come
out and show his interest III the cause
and tho contest
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-09-10
Montour House.

IE We were rather surprised, on a
recent visit to Independence, to notice
the extensive additions and admirable
changes which friend PuRDY has made
TO this old established and excellent ho-
tel. A large wing has been added 10 The
main building, the first floor of which
makes fine spacious dining-room, the
largest we have seen in any Lotel in the
inlerior-adjoining which is an exceed
ingly well arranged kitchen. The Office
room has been also enlarged greatly, and
been provided with a fine crescent shaped
black walnut bar, at the back of which
we observed new bell-register, showing
that Mr.. PURDY had not overlooked, amid
the other numerous changes, this neces-
sary adjunct To the convenience and com
tort of his guests. A neatly arranged
Mushroom has been fitted up, adjoining
the effice-room, and other improvements
made, which, from the mere cursory
glance we gave them, We cannot now
specify We noticed, however, that much
had been done in the way Of painting
and papering, and that everything looked
as clean and as bright as new pin
Without wishing to detract, in any man
ner, from the other two excellent hotels
in Independence, we yet feel authorized
in pronouncing the MoNToUR the larges
and best hotel we have seen west OF Du
buque and from its central situation
The genllemanly courtesy of Mr.. PuRDY
and the excellence of its larder, mus
always stand first in favor with tn
public.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-09-10
Dem ocratic Lies.

ET 1t is somewhat astonishing that
there could, even in Democratic Con-
venlion, be found men to endorse such
willful, unblushing perversions of we'll
known facts, as are contained in Sec. Sd /,
of tie Democratic platform, under the
head of STATE Policy. IL says:
g., That the Constitutional Convention,
composed OF a large majority OF Black
Republican members, openly advocated
The equality OF tie Black and the Whiic
people, and unanimously recommended
through an appendage to the constitution,
that the word Wine be stricken from
that instrument we, therefore, feel free
TO charge upon that party. the design and
purpose of aboli,ionizing the people OF
this STATE, and placing negro upon an
equality with the white man.
Now, does not every man in Iowa, who
has read the new constitution, know tina
a. does not make the slightest change IN til,
condition Of the colored monS II simply
leaves him where il found him, but gives
him no rights or privileges that he hac
not under the old instrument. 1t allow.
Negroes and Indians to give evidence il
our courts, but this privilege had already
been extended to them by an act of the
last legislature, passed before the Con
stilutional Convention had an existence
The new Constitution, then, gives them
no rights that they did not possess under
the old, aud how does it, any more than
the latter, advocate the equality of the
Black and White races I?
-Rnt Ire No, 2 is far more unblushine
! ~ 2 g Zen =
through an appendage TO the conslitu
ton, that the word White should b,
stricken from the Instrument" the au
thors and adopters Of this platform knew
TO be utterly void of foundation. Ever,
man knows that there was no such rec
concentration contained in any "appen
dage," 10 the Constitution, or anything
that can be so construed. The conven
tion simply gave The people al oppcrtu
nifty of expressing their wishes upon thi
point. just as Democratic convention
had submitted il to tie people Of Mich
gan, bat not word is contained in th,
schedule that can be tortured into rec
ommendation either for or against snik
ing out. Such lies show the despera. !,
shifts to which tie Democracy have beer
driven for political capital.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-09-10
EVERYBODY WANTS THE
LEGAL GUIDE !

THIS BOOK contains the Laws Of Michi-
i gan, Indiana. Wisconsin, Illinois and Iowa;
also, the full United States Laws for pre.empt.
ing and locating Public Lands. and is peculiar
ly adapted to the wants of the Northwest
1t also contains accurate and practical forms
for drawing up all business documents in com
mon use.
Sample copies will be sent, post paid, TO those
wishing to engage in the sale Of It, on the re-
ceipt of so cents by mail.
Address RUFUS BLANCHARD.
Chicago
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-09-10

E9v We hope the Tow uship Commit
tees throughout tbe county. viii see thai
every townshiplis represented on Satur-
day next at Independence. There are
great interests at stake in this contest, and
it behooves us to 60 to work ir earnest
What We want is organization. Let the
Convention at independence overhaul the
Township Committees, and place upon
them men who will see that the interests
Of the party are attended to in their re :
spectiye precincts. We want men who
will work, at the polls and during the
canvass. Our present committees may
be all that we require. We have nothing
TO shy against them. for we know moth
ing But what we want, is TO stir them
up to their duty. Most of them were
appointed without their knowledge, aud
there may be some who are unwilling to
give that time. and pay that attention. to
the interests Of the party which they
should. We want men who will call
primary meetings and see that they are
attended. and that their townships are
always represented in county conventions
who viii go to tho polls and remain
there, and endeavor to soc that their neigh
bors Likewise go 1nacliln has always
been the curse Of the opponents of the
Democracy. and the only way to correct
THE. is 70 organize. Ii our principles
are worth adopting. they arc worth work
ing tor---and work wo must if we expect
them 10 triumph. The change made
by the new constitution, altering the time
OF election from August to October, has
done much for us. and with proper eAer-
tion, Democracy. with its heavy can
diiates, I" will be badly distance1 in the
c,oipins race With agood, srorg, unit
ID Effort. "a buchanan Is good for so
Eopup'ieaa psascssty, ard she must give
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-09-10
Union Block.

E We notice that active preparations
are now been made to push this building
to completion. The brick and lumber
are being rapidly delivered, and the walls
will be commenced in few days. The
plan and purposes of the building, how
ever, have been altered. Il will not be
put up as hotel, for which lis situation
manifeslly units it, and instead of being
three stories 10 height. as at first pro-
posed, will be but two. There will be
four stores twenty feet by sixty in the
clear, and one eighteen by sixty. In the
second story, public hail. forty feet by
sixty, is 10 be provided. Mr. D. S. DA-
WIS has the contract for its erection, and
intends to have the building enclosed be-
fore cold weather SETS in. Although this
is undoubtedly substantial and vaiua-
BILE Improvement, we cannot but regret
the abandonment of the hotel project, as
first intended, because we are so badly
in want of additional hotel privileges.
We need both stores and hotels, and this
block, as originally designed, would have
given us both. AS il is, we shall be
compelled to suffer, Tor some time lon
ger, the want of Tie latter accommoda
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Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-09-10
LDO.A OUT

For LANGRIsHE's q ATwArER's Great
Western Amphilheatre, with It's beauli-
full tent. fine stud of horses, and large
and excellent theatrical company. The
company is well spoken of by our ex-
changes, and they offer an excellent bill
for both afternoon and evening. They
will be here to-day Thursday
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-09-10

~ Much excitement was occasioned,
as will be seen by the letter of our indie.
pendence correspondent, in that town, by
IAN alleged attempt on the part of Rev
Mr.. KELLY, Methodist clergy man o.
that place, TO seduce a young girl who
resided in his family. We understand
that although the allegation upon which
he was arrested, of assault and battery
with ln,ent e --s,..a-..sz-sssssr---r
the MINDS OF most OF the peopfc that ne
had endeavoled to seduce her. Mr.. KEEL
LY, we hear, has deemed ii best not t.
brave the storm of indignation that has
been reused against him, and has left for
parts unknown. We cannot sustain thai
spirit of lawlessness which would trans
fer The administration OF justice from the
officers of The law into the hands, ana
subject to the prejudiees, Of the mob, bul
we know OF no circumstances thai would
prompt us TO look more leniendy upon a
coat OF tar and feathers, than such AS We
understand to have been the facts in this
case.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-09-10

CoNrEMprIDLE.-For want Of anything
else 10 say against the Republican nomi-
nee for Governor of this State. some of
the Democratic papers are charging him
with being a "spiritualist' OF the Fox
and Judge Edmond g stripe. Among the
papers whose editors are SO unscrupulous
as to make this charge, are the Daven-
port Democrat, Iowa City Crescent and
Burlington Gazette. We presume that
certain transactions some years ago,
which the latter paper alludes to as "haan-
mering," have given rise to the charge,
but it ought to be sufficient refutation
against any evil impuations on that &C.
count, for us to know that the community
most familiar with these transactions has
seen fit twice since their occurrence tc
elevate him to the responsible office o.
Judge, and that too, in an intensely Dem.
oclatic district. That mind must be de-
based indeed which could unblushingly
prefer such charge as this against Judge
Lowe. Every sensitive, high-minded
man will be Disguised at such an attempt
at personal defamation -Muscatine Jour.
nal
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-09-10
That Bridge.

L1- We have no particular desire t.
NEEDLE in the affairs of our neighbors
but, gentlemen Of Independence. dom
you think it is high time that your bridge
was repaired There are some very ug-
ly looking holes left open, that seem &c
TO US most efficient places to break horses
legs in On dark nights. But little labor
is necessary TO put the bridge in good
order, and thus much the public have {.
right 10 ash Of YOU l
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-09-10
ED- Our old friend Risk sent us a d,
MONCRIFF

ED- Our old friend Risk sent us day
or two since, one Of the largest and fines
water melons we ever saw. Il must have
weighed twenty-five pounds, was as red as
pretty maiden's lips, and almost as
sweet. Thank you heartily, friend R.
We will back your melons against any
in the county, and if any one desires to
contest the matter. they can do SO by
leaving sample at the Guardian office,
where they will find self-constituted
committee to decide the matter imparti.
ally.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-09-10
The Next Congress.

The N. Y. Herald, in figuring up the
prospects Of the Black Democracy in the
next Congress. says they will have ma
joriiy of sixteen, but that it cannot be re-
lied upon as compact working majority,
for six or eight impracticables will be
able to defeat any scheme or policy with
which they may be dissatisfied and it
makes two remarks, which are unques-
tionably true-frst:
One Of two things appears to be in
evitable--a split in the democratic party
South, or the absolute annihilalion OF the
Northern democracy II
and, second, a 4e5.a ll
The old democratic partyof General
Jackson has run to seed and run out
It's ancien, land have been obliter-
ated, and the pernicious administration Of
poor Pierce has reduced it in the North
10 mere balance of power, and in the
South to mixed commission upon the
slavery question, in which the secession
ultras claim the right and the power to
rule or to destroy"
Nothing in history is truer than thai
the old Jackson party is as fairly dead and
buried as the old Wing party. The is.
sues have changed, as have the princi-
pies upon which they were decided. The
| name and technical organization have
been preserved, but the masses have in
good part scattered. and the party ma
cbinery is managed BY other engineers.
Il is now almost solely a Pro-Slavery
party. Whether it shall suffer from the
secession Of the Southern ultras, or sue
cumb to their lead and explode entirely
is question which the future will soor
determine Valley Wig.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-09-10

Dies MONIES IMPROVEMENT SUIr.-The
Supreme Court has decided all the con-
tracts with this Company. made subse-
qucnt to the original contract. void, with
the exception OF the last contract made
by Commissioner Manning The man.
damus asked co. by the Company was de-
MED
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-09-10
STATE ELECTION OCTOBER 1a, 1857
REPUBLICAN CONVENTION.

DELEGATE Convention Of the Republi-
J n cans of Buchanan County will be held at
Independence on SATURDAY, Sept. 18th, for
the purpose Of appointing delegates to q Con-
vention of the Republicans of Fayette and Blu
chanan counties, to nominate a candidate for
State Representative. Each township is emit
tied toone delegate for every fifty and fraction
of fifty Republican votes cast at last election.
BY order of the County Committee
D. S. DAVIS, Chairman.
J. S. WOODWARD, Sec'y.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-09-10

ES- A farmer named HARDwIcKE was
arrested on Tuesday last on the charge
of selling unhealthy beef in our village.
He had hearing before Justice GAGEBy,
who fined him $lU and costs.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-09-10
unIvzRsAL1sr CONFERENCE.

4 CONFERENCE OF the Universalist Assc-
~ ciation of Iowa will be held at Independ-
ence. Buchanan comfy ON Saturday and Sun
day. Sept. 18th and 9th Universelists from
the East are expected to be present. Entertain.
ment will be provided for all Visiting ftisnds
from abroad. D. C. TONLIH6ON.
Independence. Sept. l, 1857.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-09-10
ST. CHARLES
BILLIARD And BOWLING SALOON,

Main Street, Independence, Iowa.
FEW 4 WHITE PROPRIETORS.
A FINE Bowling Alley has just Bcen added
n to this Saloon, which together with pair
of excellent Billiard Tables, offers every oppor-
tunity for the lovers Of these games to enjoy
pleasantly a leisure hour.
1t will be the en- dcavor Of the Proprietors 70
maintain the best order about their pfemises. -
Their rules are rigid and viii be strictly enfor-
ced.
The Bar will be supplied with the choicest
Liquors, Segars, DC.
Their establishment Is not surpassed by any
in this section Of country, and they intend to
conduct it in such manner as to meet the appro.
baton of their patrons and the public.
lsepl0-ly) FEW d WHITE.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-09-10
NOTICE

8 hereby given to the stockholders Of tile
l IOWA AND MINNESOTA LAND CON.
PANY, that an installment of TEN Pm Cxxr
on all the Stock subscribed has been called in
by the Board Of Directors, to be paid 1t the o.
fee of D. s. LEE, Treasurer, at Independence.
on or before the 2lst day of September NEXT
By Order Of the Board.
35-4w &. G. BlDWELL. Sec'y
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-09-10
REPUBLICAN MEETING.

rT,he Republicans of LIBERTY TOWNSHIP
i ore requested to meet in caucus on FRI
DAY EVENING next, September 18th, for the
purpose Of selecting five delegates to the county
convention, to beAeld at Independence on Satur-
day, 18th inst.
BY order Of the Township Committee.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-09-10
EsTRAY NOTICE.

TAKEN up by VIM. Rowan, Of Liberty town
l. ship, Buchanan county, Iowa, one dark
brown horse supposed to Be seven years old.
has a white spot on the inside Of each hind foot.
has the appearance Of poll evil on the top Of his
head. Appraised before n. C. Gaeeby Eco, a
July 9Th. at Fifty DollArs-
(34-4t) EDWARD BREWER,
Independence. July 80. 1857. Co. Clerk.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-09-10
NOTICE.

4 LII persons whose notes are now due, and
"a those whose Accounts are OF three months
standing on my books, are requested to CALL
AND SETTLE. Come one, come all. I've
accommodated you, now you accommodate me.
jy25H E. A ALEXANDER.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-09-10
The English papers make the follow

ing highly important announcement
Mr.. Isodore. the Queens coiffeur, who
receives f2.O0O year for dressing her
Majesty's hair twice day, had gone to
London in the morning, meaning to re-
turn to Windsor in time for toilette, but
on arriving at the station was just five
minutes too late, and saw the train depart
without him. His horror was great, az
he knew his want of punctuali,y would
deprive him of his place SO he was
obliged to take special train; and the
establishment, feeling the Importance Of
his business, put on extra steam, and
whisked him the eighteen miles in eight
cen minutes. for Els.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-09-10

Five colored messengers were dismiss.
ed few days since. from the pasen. Or
6ce. IN conformity with tho principles es.
tablished by the bred Scott decision
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-09-10
SETTLE UPr SETTLE UPu

A IL PERSONS indebted to me by note O.
IA account are requested to call and settle
the same immediately. Those who have open
accounts past due must settle up without delay.
by note or otherwise, or their accounts will be
placed in the proper hands for collection. So.
Take warning, this is the third and last cali.
Sept. 9, ls57.-(h) D. 8. DAVIS.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-09-10
POLITICAL MEETINGS.

r. P. LOWE will address the electors
Of Iowa at the following times and places,
at Q o'clock, P. M. on each day.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-09-10
Drilling! Drilling!!

THE Subscriber having purchased an excel
i ent DRILLING MACHINE. ia now pre-
pared TO contract for the construction Of wells.
upon the most reasonab bic terms
j. MALCOLM.
August |, le51.-h Quasqueton, Iowa.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-09-10
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS


THE Quasqueton Mutual Protection Society
i will meet at the School House Hall on Mon.
day Evening. Sept. 18th, at o'clock.
By order Of the President. E. A. A. Sec.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-09-10

: Ma. R. ]. THORNTON, with Older, Lee d Co.
Independence, is our authorized agent for that
vicinity. Mr.. THORNTON will receive and receipt
for subscriptions. advertisements, DC. All JOB
work entrusted to his care will be done fifty per
cent cheaper ana better than can be done else
where in this County.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-09-10
L. w. Hart,
ATTORNEY AT LAW
AND GENERAL LAND AGENT,

Independence, Iowa,
viii practice in the several Courts OF this ia.
dicial District. Particular attention given 10
the collection of debts, payment Of taxes. exam.
nation of titles, and all other business entrusted
to his care Office in Scots Block, up stairs
lsepl0-ly) 30
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1857-06-19
Original Tostrg.

Original 4ostrg.
-----~------~--.~.~>---~-
MORNING.
BY REV. 1. j. slime
Balmy Morning!
With thy rosy tints adorning
All the earth;
Nature smiles, and rejoices at thy birth.
Sweetly Singing,
Are the morning birds, and ringing
With their songs, (proongs.
Hills aud dslcs, while the calm their notes
Softly Shining.
Comes the mcrning sun, and twining,
O'er the ground; aroun d..
Meath his smile, creeps the morning vines
".
Softly breathing,
Pass the morning airs, and wreathing
Lightly through ling dew.
Shrubs and vines, fragrant with the morn-
V.
Brightly blooming,
Pretty, bright, and eet.perfuming
Flowers ope, and hope.
And the earth beams with light and love
FiSDL,y, o., June 18th, 1857.