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FRAGAs IN THE Missouri LEGIsLA-
TURE.-A tracas occurred on the 2Sth
ult. in the Low er House of the Missou-
ri Legislature, between two members
named Reid and Darnes. The latter Of
fered a resolution declaring emancipation
of slaves an impractieable enterprise !;
Reid assailed him for endeavoring to ere
ate ill-feeling in the Legislature person.
alities followed, and Reid finally struck
Darnes severe blow in the face. A du-
el will probably result. Reid is notori-
Gus as the leader of the Border Rutfians
during the attack upon the Free State
men at Ossawatomie during the late diff
ficulties in Kansas. 'Darnes once beat
an editor to death, but escaped with a
fine.
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Tho CHARACTERISTICS Of our Day
Aristocracy.
p1 IcuADoD wILLovCHBy.

Aristocracy cannot perhaps be called
with any degree Of consistency one of
;hc characteristics of our day alone fo,
ever since the time when brute force ana
physical strength were the standards oi
Of an arstocracy has been clearly per
ceivablp But American aristocracy is
of more recent date, and it is unques>
tiona5ly 4 characteristic Of our day, in
asmuch as It's claims to distinction and 4
place among men, rests upon far ditfcreni
grounds than that upon which the aris
tocracy of ancient days stood E; indeed.
it differs very essentially from the aris-
tocracy of the old countries, whose pt.
culiar form of government fully warrant
it's existence. How can it be otherwise
According to Webstcr's definition &.
the word, it is absolutely impossible tur
an arstocracy to find a ioothold on Anne,
lean soil He defines ii as "a form OK
government in W h CT the whole suprcn
power is vested in the principal person
of State, or in privileged order =
"ihe nobility,or chief persons in State
How, then, can there be an aristocrac,
IN country whose government rests o..
the principle that :" all men are crcatet
free and equal How preposterous I'll
idea Of an aristocracy among America.
people
And yet, there is class of pcop'.
who lay claim to the name, though upon
what basis it is impossible for even them
selves to tell. 1t is not based ON BLOOD
for whoever knew one of our s. first class
to hunt up the pedigree Of former tai
low Chandler to whom it has opened vic
its doors-or saw one that belonged 10
to our :" first families, at had not am
quantity of relations upon whom he
looked with supreme contempt, and ii
whose veins flowed the same pure bloo,
as in his own: it is not based on the a.
tual possession Of money, however nue.
it nay be on the seeming possession o
it, for very often we see people who al
barely able to keep their head abov'
water, SO far as pccuniary matters e
that are OF the favored class it is mo-
based on intellect surely no one con
vcrsant with the different phases Of Thu
class will deny th;s-thc heart homes -
our poets, our true statesmen, and orr
nncnt writer's, are not in the aristocra
ic class it is not based on true wort
for the fence that keeps out 6 commo
people and incloses the " first society
I is not closed against all vice and wrong
neither cannot it be based on any partic-
ular form of religion, for each sect in
the places where it lays claim to til
greatest amount of popularity, is tho
:" first peoples church it cannot sure
ly be based upon any principle Of IL.
religion of Christ, who was "only II
carpenters son." and whose disciple,
were " fshcrn Q "a "Christ' aristo-
cratic church would be blasphemy To
the nanc of one who was '.meek ard
iowly in heart"
Where then is the foothold Of tbs
so-called aristocracy that we SEQ in almost
every town, village and city in our land 3
1t is--it must be. just--nowhcye ~.
Where else can it bes And yet whcra
is the place that does net tell Of " Mfa.
Potiphar's, its "Rev. Mr.. Cream chacF,
'es.' and its best soc;ety," ar whc4s
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45uttrq.
IErom the Home Journal.
THE MOORLAND.

~ pr T. y. ALprRcH.
go n, drsdry, dreary naoriand '"--LocKsLEr hal
The moorland lies dreary waste
The night is dark with driraIing rain
In yonder yawning cave Of cloud
The snaky Tightening wrthcs with pain
And the wind is wailing bitterly.
o sobbing rain, outside my door
wailing voices, make your moan
@ through the night in blind despair
Your shadowy lips have touched my own
And the wind Is wailing bitterly.
No more the robin breaks its heart
sof music In the pathless woods
The ravens croak for such as |,
AThc-piover- screech above their broods
And the wind is wailing bitterly.
AL mournful things are friends Of mine
Tha, weary sound Of falling icaycs'-
Al, there Is not kindred soul
For mo on earth. but moarr and grieves'
And the Wind is wailing bitterly.
] cannot sleep this autumn night:
The ghostiy rain goes by in haste,
And, further than the eye can reach.
The moorland lie, dreary waste!
Aud the wind Is wailing bitterly.
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And Lucy answered yes" though
the remembrance of all the sorrow
through which she had passed, made hcl
heart less hopeful than his.
A year is past. Henry Strickland sits
again in his library, reading letter from,
lola. and smile of real pleasure lights
up his face as he reads the light-hearted
words traced by her who was once his
idol, now loved with chastcned and
paternal affection.
8 You are the source of all my happi-
ness, writes lola. Had you not TAX
en- me and cared for me in your pleasant
home, might have been this day beg
gar. instead of IN educated, beloved
and happy woman. Had it not been
for you, | should never have met Guido.
who daily grows dcarer; | should not
have been writing this letter to-day from
the sweetest home in Florence"
Thank God | have made one be-
ing happy, said Henry as he folded the
letter. 1 hose years devoted to lola
were not spent in vain. They have
brought Tie rich reward OF happiness to
her, and, | trust, wisdom to myself
But more than this. they have tried and
proved one affection which was not
founded in vanity or ambition, but was
and is purity and holiness itself Gentle,
forgiving Lucy. Ny whole life shall
atone for these years of your trial and
sorrow
As he thought thus, he bent his steps
towards the cottage, where now again he
was a frequent visitor. Lucy met him
with a beautiful smile, and even laid
aside the everlasting needle, to entertain
him. The rose bloomcd again in her check
and the light in her eyes, for she was the be
trothcd OF Henry Strickland, so long and
Eithfully beloved. She listened with
delight to the letter from lola, and then
the little table was drawn out, and both
sat down together - pea long and
cheerful reply.
''IRese things all happened long ago."
and now the house Of Henry Strickland
is bright and happy homestead, made
ever sunny By the presence Of his cheer
fGl wife, and ever musical by the voices
of children, among whom the gaycst and
loveliest is little golden haired lola.
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A CoNrRABAND JoKE.-Said Brown,
the trader, to customer, can a:quain-
lance of mine smucgled lot Of otter OF
rose, the other day, IN a belt about his
person.
'llow did he escape detection By the
officers ?'' inquired the customer.
why" replied Brown. Il susppose they
thought he hadn't oughter lotiar j."
Nothing but the fact that he was driy :
ing good bargin prevented the indignant
customer from iniiicing condign pun sh
ment upon Brown, who took fresh pinch
of snuff, as if nothing had happened. =
Bo stoa Journal.
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JOB PRINTING

Executed at this ofIice With ncatness and dislat
Posters, shop-bils, Blanks Circulars, Bill Dea'
Programmes, Reeepts. Bylaws, Court Dock;
Envelopes labels, Cards, &c. &c.
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Mr.. kett, the intimate friend of the
late Preston S. Brooks, and participator
in the Sumner assault, is confined to his
bead with the identical disease of which
Mr.. Brooks died. The coincidence is
singular.
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DIR. Hall advises every person who goes
out into the open air from warm apart
ment, to keep the mouth shut while walk
ing or riding. He says :-''Bofore you
leave the room. bundle up well gloves,
cloak, and comforter shut your mouth
before you open the street door, and keep
it resolutely closed until you have walked
briskly for some ten minutes then, if you
keep on walking, or have reached your
home, you may talk as much as you
please. Not SO doing, many heart. once
happy and young, now lies in the church.
yard, that might have been young and
happy still But how? If you keep your
mouth closed and walk rapidly, the air
can only reach the lungs oy circuit Of
the nose and head, and becomes warmed
before reaching the lungs-thus causing
no arrangement; but if you converse,
large draughts of cold air dash directly in
upon the lungs, chilling the whole frame
almost instantly. The brisk walking
throws the blood to the surface of the
body, thus keeping up vigorous circula-
ton, making cold impossible, if you
DON'T get into cold bed too quickly
after you get home, Neglect of these
precautions brings sickness and premature
death to multitudes every year.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-03-21

MINNEApoLIs AND CEDAR VALLEY r.
R. Goa meeting of the stockholders
of this Company was held on the 18th
inst, at Mendoza, to perfect its organiza-
ton. The charter specifies fifty thousand
dollars as the amount of subscription ne
cessary to organize the company. TWAS
found that the towns on the route, in the
few days the books had been opened, had
taken 2292 shares, equivalent to $229,
goo stock subscribed. Nearly the whole
of this amount was represented at the
meeting. The following gentlemen were
elected Directors Of the Company Frank
lin Steele, Ezra ABBOTT, II. H. Sibley, j
w. North, James Shields, w. F. Petit
and A. B. Vaughan. Subsequently, Ger
Shields was elected President, Franklin
Steele, Secretary, and H. H. Sibly, Trea
surcr. Messrs. North, Shields and Steele
were appointed a committee to obtain in
formation from parties DESTROYS of con
Meeting or consulting with the Company
confer with engineers, DE. The Com
pany have thus completed a full organi
cation, and every thing now promises al
early completion of the road. The rout,
is nearly north and south, following the
valleys of the Straight and Cedar, thu
most fertile and thickly settled portion o
Southern Minnesota. From the charac
ter Of jhs -nariies .intersssted. we may, lop|l
one OF the finest, If not the first in oper
alton in our Territory.-,&. Paul Adv.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-03-21
From the Boston Herald.

SOMETHING WORTH KSowIsG BY us
ing Professor Woods Hair Restorative,
gray hair can be permanently restored to
its original color. The subjoined certif
cate was received from Johnson a. Stone,
Garpiner, Me-, and is but one of the many
instances that are daily coming to our
knowledge of its wonderful effects. II
is no longer predetermined. but self
evident truth, as hundreds in our com
munity can testify.
GARDINER, Me-, June 22, 1854.
WV. II. DYER-Dear Sir: have used
two bottles of Prof. Woods Hair Rcstor-
alive, and can truly say it is the greatest
discovery of the age for restoring and
changing the hair. Before using it l was
as gray as man of seventy. My hair
has now attained its original color. You
can recommend it to to the world without
the least fear. as my case was one of the
worst kind.
Very respectfully. DAN'L N. MuRpHY.
For Sale by r. L. THOMPSON, al
the QUAseuEroN DRvo STORE, and by
Druggists generally.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-03-21
ST. LOUIS, March II

The Democrat publishes statement
relative to affairs in Kansas, as given by
Geary.
| The cause of the Governors resigna.
ton IS IN consequence of the failure O
Mr.. Pierce to fulfil pledges made to hin
at the time of his appointment. These
pledges were to support him (Geary
with army, militia, and treasury, If neces
sary; but instead of receiving this aid
he has paid 81 200 out of his own pock.
ct to support the Administration. He
has been refused military aid under the
most trying circumstances, and thwarted
by the Judiciary of the Territory in ev.
cry possible manner
The Governor states that fifty men were
under oath from the day he entered the
Territory uutil he left, sworn to assassi.
nate him, provided his official conduct
should not meet their approval. The
Governor regrets the step he is obliged
to take.
lie feels confident that if the promised
assistance had been rendered, he could
have administered the affairs of the Ter
ritory in manner acceptable to all hon
est settlers. In relation to the ouraoes
committed by the pro-slavery party, he
says the half has not been told. The
murder OF Buffum by Hays, the most
cold blooded and atrocious affair ever wit
messed his version of the Sherrad af-
fair is similar to that already reported.
de says, however, that the account pub
iished in the Republican, over the sigma
ture of Jones, is tissue of falsehoods.
The Governor complains bitterly of alb
straclions and mutilation of his cores
pondence. He says the mail has con-
stantly been opened, and all the object
ionable matter to and from him extracted.
The Governor thinks the establishment
of slavery constitution inevitable.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-03-21
No family should be without medi.


No family should be without medi.-
cines which are known and proven 10 be-
effective, and at the same time harmless.
How often it is your child is attacked
lin the night with Group, and You are.
obliged to send miles for a physician,
and before he can reach the little patient
it is no more. Had you have been pro-
vided with bottle of Halls Balsam, re-
lief could have been given immediately,
and the little sufferer saved. Never put
off till tomorrow what could and should
be done to-day, but go directly to the
Drug Store of r. L. THOMPSON, Quas-
queton, who is the authorized agent for
this place, and from whom you will DO
sure to get the genuine Halls Balsam for
the lungs.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-03-21

taken BY the people along The route as in
di,idual stock. We shall, therefore, not
have to stop at all for lack of means, and
with such men in The Board of Directors
as have been chosen, We have every and
abundant evidence for asserting that the
work will be pushed forward with celeri-
ty. They are men of energy, of pecu-
mary resources and financial influence.
They are all deeply interested in the work,
and determined that it shall go forward as
rapidly as possible to completion.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-03-21
q 0 nj mrrfial.
Quasqueton Price Current

Quasqucton Price Current
WHEAT p bu. 6o@7o cts.
CORN--a2 bu. 1880 cts.
oATs-59 bu. 40@5oc.
PoTATOES-f bu. GO cts.
BEANs-$2,oo p bu.
PORK--fa ID. lo@l2, o hkd. e.
BEEF-5@7.
KGGS-f3 doz. 1915.
CHEESE-5a ID. lG.
BUTTER-T7 lb. 90.
APPLES DRIED-1} h l5c.
QUAILS-f9 doz. so cts.
PRAIRIE CHICKENs-fa doc. $780,
TAME q b 8 cts.
TURKIES-1a ID 10 cts.
SUGAR-l2M120
COFFEE-16a20 cts.
CANDLES-Tallow, 90 cts. Sterine. IS ets
LARD-l0 cts.
OYSTERS-Cove, % can. $500; Fresh, 30.
CRACKERS-P fb 1919 cts.
SALTS; " Dbl $3.50.
oNIoNs-4a bu. 81 90. /
TURNIPS-25 cents.
LUMBER-Oak, p NJ, $l5,00@3O. 90: Wal
nut. $4,000 90; Pine, $45,O0@$7O.O0
SHINGLES-$5,0O 90.
WooD-oak and Hickory p cord. $500
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-03-21
THE NEW CABINET.

The Cabinet Of Mr.. BUCHANAN is COM
posed Of the following gentlemen:
LEWIS CAss, of Mich, Secretary of State.
HOWELL Conn, of Ga, Sec. Of Treasury
JACOB THOMPSON, of Miss Sec. of Interior.
JOHN B.. FLOYD, of Va, See. Of War.
ISAAC ToUcEY, of Conn. Sec. Of Navy.
Judge BLACK, Of Pa, Attorney General.
AARON V. BRowN, Of Tenn, Postmaster
General
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-03-21
esy- The Znpcator comes TO us for this

Ey- The hucntor comes to us for this
month more than usually interesting To
all who take an interest in Inventions and
Patents, this journal is invaluable. II IS
profusely illustrated, gives monthly afull
report of the transactions OF the Patent
Office, and contains much information of
a practical nature for the mechanic. Pub
lished by Low, HASKELL d Co., New
York, for the low price Of one dollar per
annum.
We have received the March No. of
the Northeastern Farmer, and it is as
usual reple:e with most interesting mat
ter. 1t is one of the best agricultural
journals of the West, and appeals strong
ly to the farmers of Iowa for support
Published at Dubuque by MILLER e.
BRAYToN, for 81 year.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-03-21

H- We had the pleasure of receiving
friendly call from Mr.. G. L. D. CRocR,
WELL, editor and proprietor of the Ana,
mosa Eureka, during the past week. Mr.
CRocxwELL, in common with all other
citizens of Anamosa and Jonos County,
feels deep interest in our railroad pro.
ject, and was on his way to attend the
convention at Independence. to assist in
dividually and professionally in its or
ganization. We shall always DO happy
to give him a personal welcome to Quas-
queton. and hope at some not very distant
day. to take railroad ride 10 Anamosa.
BY the way, we can conscicntiously re-
commend the Eureka to our friends. II
is well edited, and is as handsome a sheet
as any in the state.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-03-21

The Articles of Incorporation were
then filed for record in the Recorders
office, in Buchanan County, after which
the books were opened for subscription
and in course of half an hour 1874, 2OO
was subscribed. 1t appeared that some
becamp almost nervous for fear that the
books might be closed before they could
get an opportunity to aid in the construc-
ton of one of tho most important enter
prises in the State.
To perfect the organization, tho stock
holders Immediately selected the follow
ing eleven gentlemen to be the Directors
OF the Company, viz:
Rurus cosAn1s, Jn Fairbanks.
II. P. HESsHAw,)
E. n n. p asss. Independence.
s 5, y :. Tno,a; erasq"e'on.
3 :. !: S Ss.1. An.n....
! j. S. DIMMIrr,
WM. H. GIBBS, Lyons.
RESOLVED, That the proceedings Of the
meeting be published.
D. S. LEE, WM. II. GIBBS,
.Ft'
President. Secretary.
The Directors then made choice of,the
following officers
Presidcnt-D. S. Davis.
Vice Prcsidcnt--WM. II. GIDBs.
Secretary-E. G. BIpwELL.
Vreasurcr-H. p. HessllAw.
Attornev--D. s. LEE.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-03-21
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
NOTICE TO VOTERS.

4 MEETING of the Trustees of Liberty Town
n ship was held at my Office on the 2d day Of
March, 1857, and Road District No. 2 was divi-
ded as follows Commencing at the river on Wal
nut street, thence parallel with said street to the
East line of Sec. 81 Town. 50 Range g.. thence
North to north east corner of said section thence
cast aaac siki lee 6f. ifes7 ox.n nj.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-03-21

Ey~ Owing to the demand for the pre-
sent number of our paper, we shall issue
an extra on Monday next. Those who
wish copies can secure them at two cents
per copy, either with or without wrappers.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-03-21

~- We understand that man was
badly stabbed in both hips at Fairbanks,
in this county on Wednesday last. We
did not learn the names of the parties, OF
the cause of the attack. The culprit was
arrested, and conveyed 10 Independence
for trial.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-03-21

E- A large FIRE occurred in La Crosse
Wis, on Saturday last, l4th inst. The
entire block on the East side of From
street, between State and Main street
with the exception Of one store, is in ru-
ins. Loss $50, 900.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-03-21
A FAIR WARNING.

\ Ill notes and accounts now due me must
"A be settled by the first day Of April next.
o. 9. s,lail DC compelled to let them pass into
other hands for collection as / am in need Of
money, and believe that q Short accounts make
long friends" j. M. BENTHXII
Suasi'ieeon, March Z, 1891. l2tf
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-03-21

Churches, Societies, and Time Of Meeting
Congregational, Rev. Mr.. RosrHrs. every
Sabbath. at 1917 A. N. and 81 Pm.
Methodist, Rev, Mr.. HooD, loiss A. ".
Baptist, on the LIST and 3rd Sabbaths Of every
month, at the School House. at l0tf A. NJ This
Bcciety il in want Of a Pastor.
Free Presbyterians, Rev. Mr. FRsErs.
Wesleyan Mcthodists. Rev, Mr.. SxlIn.
Odd Fellows, every Tuesday night at o.
O'Clock, over D. $. Dayis's Store
Good Temphrs, every Friday evening, at 81,
O'clock, over d. s. Dayiss Store. 5sx
Qussqueton Library Association, every Mon
day evening. at Gls O'Clock. at Sehpoi House
Han
Mutual Protection Society, meets quarterly,
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-03-21
NOTICE.

NHlSisto notify all persons that will pay no
Il debts contracted by my wife, SARAHSAN.
DERS, as We dave mutually agreed to separate,
i4-St WM. II. SANDERS.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-03-21

re- The Valley Wig says" The
Republican Press will please take notice
that tho name of oul candidate for Com
missioner Is EpwIS. not Edward, MAN
MING"
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-03-21
NOTICE

WHEREAS my wife, AMANDA COR
"! DkAf, has left my bed and board with.
Out ust cause or provocation, this is to forbid
um persons rom harboring or trusting her on
tracing. SHEpARD coPn h.t S'h'
March It'll. 1857. =.