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

GF Much excitement has been crea-
ted, during the past week, in our sister
town of Independence, by an evident in
tention, on the part of some person or
persons, to fire the town. Four several
attempts have been made of late, three of
them on Friday, Saturday and Monday
evenings last. Two or three weeks since
an abortive attempt was made to blow up
or fire the Saloon of Mr. Few on Main
street A stone Jug, filed with powder,
was placed under the building, in close
proximity to some shayings, and exploded
by means of slow match, without,
however, doing material damage. A
strict watch has since been kept on the
premises, until Friday night last, when
the saloon was closed to give all an op-
portunity TO attend the performance at
the amphitheatre. In less than quarter
of an hour from this time the new bow
ling alley which Mr.. Few had just erect
ed, was discovered to be on fire, and
despite the manly exerlions of the citi-
zens, was entirely destroyed. The loss
will reach $500, on which there is an
insurance of $500. Two or three child
rem were asleep unattended, we under
stand, in the second story of the build
ing, at the time, which enhances the
atrocity of the act. The proprietors, we
are glad TO see, are by no means disoour-
aged, but intend to re-erect the building
Immediately, and this time of brick.
The evening following, at about the
same hour, the large barn attached to
the Montour House was discovered to be
on fire, but Notwithstanding the fire had
extended to the hay in the NOW, and had
burnt one or two holes through the roof,
SO well did the people work, that it was
snbdued without material damage. The
barn is in close proximity to the hotel,
and had it been consumed the house
would undoubtedly have gone with it
Mr.. PURDY had a narrow escape, as we
believe he had no insurance on the pro-
perty.
On Monday evening, the store of Mr..
ABLE, Oh Main street, opposite the Mon
tour, was discovered to be on fire, and on
bursting open the door, it was seen that
the fire had nearly reached key of pow
der which the incendiary had arranged
for his purposes. There was but little
damage done. The fact that powder has
twice been used by the villains, would
seem to warrant the belief that the inten-
ton is to make the confagration a wide
spread one. No clue has been obtained
of the perpetrators, but we venture the
prediction that if one of them is caught,
we shall have lynching case to record.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-09-17

The GREAT TELEGRAPH CABLE.-At
the time of the accident, the Niagara had
made $50 miles in direct course from
Valentia, but $50 miles of the cable had
been paid out, or one hundred miles more
than the actual distance. At this rate,
the length of cable manufactured e, 500
miles would not have reach New Found
land, and the breaking may have been,
after all, fortunate.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-09-17
I'ayette Seminary.

TE" The fall term of this we'll estab-
lished and excellent institution, located
at Fayette, Fayette County, will com
mence on Thursday, the 18th Instant
Tuition, Books, Board and Washing will
be furnished for s 50 year, or $50 per
term of fourteen weeks. Address 4. c..
BYAM, Agent, at Fayette.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-09-17
EVERYBODY WANTS THE
LEGAL GUIDE!

TINHIS BOOK contains the Laws of Michi-
l. gan, Indiana, Wisconsin, Illinois and Iowa:
also, the full United States Laws for pre-empt-
ing and locating Public Lands, and is peculiar
~ 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, 1857-09-17

~- We notice that Mr.. STARR has
opened Meat Market in the old post
office building, which he intends to keep
constantly supplied with fresh meat
This is great accommodation, and one
we badly needed. We sincerely hope
Mr.. STARR will receive the support he
deserves.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-09-17
ES- The September Term of the Dis

Eg- The September Term of the Dis
trict Court, Judge WILSON presiding, will
commence in this County on Thursday,
the Gath inst Several criminal cases are
on the calendar. The Court is convened
under the old law, although an act was
passed by the last Legislature altering the
time of holding Court in the several
counties of this district, and giving the
Judge longer time for the transaction of
business /; but as copies of the session
laws We're not distributed to the different
counties in time, the new law is not oper-
ative.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-09-17

These Meetings will be addressed by
Gov. GRIMES, Judge j. w. RANKIN, of
Lee, Hon TIN. DAVIS, Hon. REUBEN
NOBLE, Judge j. w. SMITH, of Linn, w.
VANDEvER, of Dubuque, and other dis
tinguished gentlemen.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-09-17
rg- The Republicans of Wisconsi

have nominated for Governor, Judge
RANDALL, of Milwaukee for Lieut.. Gov,
CARL ScHURz, of Watertown for Secre
tary of State, j. L. Y. Thomas, of Rock
for State Treasurer, S. d. HASTINGS, of
Trempeauleau; For Superintendent of
Public Instruction, j. G. McMyNN, of
of Racine; For Bank Comptroller, j. G..
MoGEoRcE, of Portage For State Pris-
on Commissioner, McGRAw, of Sheboy-
gan,
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-09-17

Rev. DUDLEY A. TYNG's SUCCESSOR
The Church ofthe Epiphany at Philadel
phia, has procured new pastor, Rev.
w. D. Prentlss, of South Carolina, in
the room ofDr Tying. who was dismissed
last fall for preaching politics.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-09-17

As- The contract for the grading and
masonry of the first division of tho Ga
lena Northwestern road, we learn from
the Courier, has been awarded to G. A.
Foster d Co.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-09-17
ESTRAY NOTICE,

rFAKEN up by VIM. Rowan, of Liberty town
Il 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. c. Gageby ESQ, on
July 9th, at Fifty Dollars.
(344t EDWARD BREWER.
Independence, July 80, 1857. Co. Clerk.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-09-17
NOTICE

IS hereby given to the stockholders Of the
L IOWA AND MINNESOTA LAND COM
PANY, that an installment of TEN Pen CENT.
on all the Stock subscribed has been called in
by the Board of Directors, to be paid at the Of
on or before the 2lst day of September next.
BY Order of the Board.
35-4w +. G.. BIDWELL, Sec'y. &
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-09-17
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.
jy25-tf f.. A ALEXANDER.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-09-17
UNIvERsAL1sr CONFERENCE.

4 CONFERENCE of the Universalist Asso-
~ citation of Iowa will be held at Independ-
ence, Buchanan comfy, on Saturday and Sum-
day, Sept. Goth and 9th. Universalists from
the East are expected to be present. Entertain
ment will be provided for oil visiting friends
from abroad ID. G. TOMLINSON.
Independence, Sept /, 1857.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-09-17

Col. BENTON has written review of
the bred Scott decision. He takes ground
with Judge Curtis and Mclean, and
against the majority of the Court The
book is now in press.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-09-17

yNHE Subscriber having purchased an excell-
i ent DRILLING MACHINE. is now pre-
pared to contract for the construction Of wells,
upon the most reasonable terms.
j. MALCOLM,
August l, le57.-tf Quasqueton, Iowa.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-09-17
REPUBLICAN MASS MEETINGS.

The Republican Stale Central Commit
tee hereby appoint Mass Meetings of the
people, for political discussion, at the
following times and places at 2 O'Clock,
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-09-17
ST. CHARLES
BILLIARD And BOWLING SALOON,

Main Street, Independence, Iowa.
FEW WHITE, PROPRIETORS.
4 FINE Bowling Alley has Just been added
~ to this Saloon, which together with pair
of excellent Billiard Tables, offers every oppor-
tunity for the lovers Of these games to enjoy
pleasantly leisure hour
1t will be the endeavor Of the Proprietors to
maintain the best order about their premises
Their rules are rigid and will be strictly enfor-
ccd.
The Bar will he 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.
lseplOly) FEW & WHITE.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-09-17
STATE ELECTION OCTOBER Is, 1857.
Additional Appointments of Mr.. Faville, |
Republican Candidate for Lieut.. Cow
ernOr.

Howard Centre, Monday, Sept. ei,
Fort Atkinson, Tuesday, 90,
Lansing, Wednesday, %,
McGregor, Thursday, Ga,
Gnttenburg, Friday 25,
Dubuque, Saturday, GO,
Bellvue, Monday, 90,
Lyons, Tuesday, 90,
Camanche, Wednesday, 80,
Davenport, Thursday, October /,
Muscatine, Friday, 9,
Burlington, Saturday, 3,
Fort Madison, Monday, 5,
keokuk, Tuesday, 6,
All in the evening.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-09-17
QuasquetOn Mutual Protection Society.

Eg- This Society still keeps up an ac-
tive organization. The quarterly meet
ing was held at School House Hall on
Monday evening last. at which the fol-
lowing Vigilance Committee was selected
to serve for the next three months:
Captain-A. L. WILLIAMS.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-03-21

DR.. Kane's Dog.-The Arctic dog
brought home by DR.. Kane has strayed
away off in Alleghany. He has be-
come the property Of James McArthur
timber dealer in Oramel. The recent
ly intense cold weather has kept this
large, black, shaggy animal in high
spirits. When they take him into tho
forest among the timber hewers, where
he can do no harm, and remove his
muzzle, he cuts all sorts of pranks,
seeking the deepest drifts, and actual
.ly burying himself for delight; you can
see the dry snow move, but no semb-
lance Of o dog, till on o sudden out he
pops, giving his hairy fleece tremcn-
dous shake, and away he runs for ano-
ther dive. Mr.. Macarthur calls him
Eskimo" (Esquimaux) not very
smooth name, but characteristic. To
look at "Esk" fair in the face, you see
almost q likeness of black bear, tho
his eyes are rather languid. His long,
soft, shaggy covering is nearly equal
in bulk to his body, When left to run
at large in the village, he wears muz-
zle to prevent his destroying the pigs
and chickens. Newark Daily Aac.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-03-21


Voices en- Iowa.--The Keokuk (To-
way Post, of the 25th ult., says: We
learn from gentleman who arrived in
our city yesterday, from Sioux city,
that the wolves in the river counties
have been driven to such straits by the
snow and cold weather, that they have
become so rayenous as to destroy hor-
ses and cattle to a considerable extent,
and that they have often attacked per.
sons. On the evening of the 5th inst.
a son and daughter Of Mr.. Stockdale,
left their residence, on a fork of the Lit-
tie Sioux river in Woodbury., to at
tend party at neighbors, about two
miles distant, and have not since been
heard Of. On the morning of the 9th,
the bereaved parents sent to Southon
for assistance, and searched the neigh
borhood around and as no traces of
them could be found, the conclusion is
that they had been attacked by the
wolves and devoured. A gentleman
from Wisconsin, who visited Iowa late
ly, states in private letter, received
in this city, that he was chased for
miles by these rayenous creatures, g.
barely escaped from them with his life.
He describes them as frightfully fcro-
cious, being apparently almost starved
to death.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-03-21

saw him, as ] thought moving fin an
opposite direction; but was mistaken,
Tor IN another instant, his towering form
loomed above me. 1t was too late to
get out of his way SO quickly rising
myself on my knee. l took a steady aim
at his fore leg. On receiving the ball
ne uttered the most plaintive cries, and
rushing past me, soon disappeared in
the ne'ghboring forest. The nextafter.
noon he was discovered dead within nj.
lie shot ofthe water. 1t had been very
successful night, for fine female ele.
phant had also fallen to my other shot.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-03-21

that in the sections to which their at
tention is turned, slaves are scarce.
The remains of DR.. Kane passed
here yesterday, on the Express train
bound east. The train presented a sol
emn appearance as it hove in sight
The locomotive bare numerous badges
of mourning, and car, especially pre-
pared, and shrouded in mourning, con-
tanned the remains of the great Arctic
explorer. Eager crowds gathered at
the principal towns along the Central
Ohio II. r., to pay their tribute to his
memory. The remains were destined
for Philadelphia. mo z
We have had some cold stormy wea-
ther since March set in. The ice is
quite thick. , ga.,3- =, a7fa
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-03-21
INTEMpERANcE AND Ep1oAc.

NAH"R CnaNSE AND IIPlCAC.--A
writer in the London Lancet says:
would recommend epicacuanha for
drunkenness, takenin half drachm dose
as an emetic. Epicacuanha has the
extraordinary property of stimulating
the whole system, equalizing the cir
culations, promoting the various secre-
tions, and indeed assisting each organ
of the body operform its function, and
restore it to its normal state. Ipicac.
uanha canbe taken with perfect safety
as an emetic. | believe the admins
tration of half drachm ofipicacuanha
as an emetic, to be cure for periodi-
cal drunkenness. It's observed, that
in the intervals between the periods of
these attacks, the person is quite So
ber, and often remains so for two, three
or four months, or for long time
When the mania comes on, the intense
desire for alcoholic stimulus is so strong
as to render the sufferer subject to no
control, and from the sensation of de-
preston and sinking, he can look upon
alcoholic stimulants as his only rene
dy. When person is in this state, it
will be always found that his stomach
is atfault, and the unnatural appetite
arises from that cause alone; if half a
drachm of the powder ofipicacuanha be
taken so as to produce full vomiting,
the desire for intoxicatino stimpla Mt q
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-03-21

ANOTHER WARNING AGAINST HAsry
BURrALs.--The Cassyille (Ga) Standard
has the following.
From letter received by our coun.
tryman, Mr.. Robert Il. Tomlinson, we
take the following extract. 1t is from
a gentleman, whose character cannot be
doubted:
BURKE CouNry, January 81, 1867.
Mr.. II. G.. TomlinsoD,
The most surprising
thing that has happened is, that Talton
H. Butler, timber getter, Of Scrivep,
went TO Savannah siUco Christmas, to
sell timber, and was taken sick, and
i, was thought. died. There being a
boat about to leave, his remains were
deposited in a coffin and sent home. -
On opening the coffin after i,s arrival,
he was discovered TO smile. Medical
assistance was Immediately obtained,
andit is said that he is fast recovering
He was in his coffin neatly two daysl
GooD.--At o late public meeting the
following dry toast was given. Tho
author will get 'buttered when it reach.
es home,
"Tho Press--tbe Pulpit---and Pei,
ticoaIs; the three ruling Powers of The
day. The fret spreads knowledge, the
second spreads morals, and the las,
spreads considerably"
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-03-21
MORGANT0WN NONONGALlA CO, .VA SATURDAY MARCH a R7

eo-caiieu Democratlc party, swelling it
into strong faction. Here common
ced, | may say, the political battles of
this party with General jackson head.
ing it for the Presidency. At the Sc
cond onset he was elected President of
the United States. And what then do
we behold? AT the commencement of
his administration, no Wing was good
enough to remain under his reign-out
every man must go, regardless of con-
sequences. All who voted against the
President, from the highest to the low
est, must be prescribed! This was the
commencement of that prescription
which has ever been characteristic of
this party. 1t is the strong ligament
that holds its rotten carcass together;
and if it were not SHIELD together by
tile cohesive power of public plunder,"
no earthly power could prevent its ut
ter annihilation. BY this act of the
President, all opposed to him was put
out of office, and theirplaces filed with
political friends, regardless as to quail
ifcations. In 1882 Congress rechar-
tered the United States Bank, which
act was vetoed by jackson, and after
Congress adjourned, he turned out Mr..
Duane and seized the public deposites;
thereby exceeding his constitutional
limit, for which he was censured by Con-
gress. But in order to relieve the
President of the odium of this high
handed and unconstitutional measure.
the Senate expunged from its journal
the righteous sentence against the Pre-
sidcnt.
In 1886 Martin Van Buren, was cho-
sen PRESIDENT. His administration was
marked by close resemblance to that
OF his ''illustrious predecessor" mis-
tletoe sticking to a hickory tree. Gen.
Jackson had finished paying off the
public debt, and in his last annual mes
sage recommended to Congress and
his Presidential successor, (little Mar.
tin Van) that the money arising from
the sales of the public lands, should GO
to the States or the people thereof. -
But Mr.. Van Buren, scarcely warm in
the chair so recently occupied by the
man who had made him President, took
1T into his head to 'go his own road. -
lie therefore told Congress to hold on;
/ The first thino tHcn tbns NIr W. J,S. Rn
rem does is to introdnce h;s sn, tnaoo' 80 D"
ry which was finally enacted into a law
which gives the power of both sword &
| Buren contended was the no,icy of 90 DO
foreign poyernmcnts ont nf 81 -
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-03-21
- oetiral.


III Some friend, says the National Intclli.
gencer, has sentus, under blank cover, cop
of the subjoined very clever and very practica
jeu d. esprit, addressed by the edit or of IN,
Methodist Protestant, to his deln quent subscri.
bers. OF the delinquents. If, however, reader
you owe the Printer for subscription to the ma
per you now hold in your hand, you are partic
uiariy requested to consider the Hiawath 10
peal directed right at yourself--not enI, so
but to do the next thing, viz: pay up arroarage
and get out your condemnation.
"should you ask why all this dunning,
why these sad complaints and murmurs,
Mumurs loud about d elinqaents o# Hl
Who have read the papers weekly, ~ =
Read what they have never paid for,
Read with pleasure and with profit;
Read of news both home and foreign,
Read OF the essays and the poems,
Full Of wisdom and in structon;
Should you ask us why this dunnins,
We should answer, we shoule tell you,
From the printer, from the IN ailer,
From the prompt old paper-mak or,
From the landlord, from the carrier,
From the man who taxes letters
With stamp from Uncle Samuel
Uncle Sam the rowdes call him
From them all there comes mess age,
Message kind, but firmly spoken,
I" Please to pay us Uhat you o,ce us ~
Sad it is to hear such message
When our funds are all exhausted,
When the last bank note has eff us,
When the gold coin all has vanished.
Conc to pay the pa per-maker,
Conc to pay the toiling printer,
Gone to pay the landlord tribute,
Gone to pay the active carrier,
Conc to pay the faithful mailer,
Gone to pay old Uncle Samuel
Uncle Sam the rowdies call him
Gone to pay the Western paper
Three and twenty hundred dollars!
Sad II is to turn our ledger,
Turn the leaves of the old ledger,
Turn and see what sums are due US,
Due for volumes long since ended,
Due for years of pleasant reading,
Duo for years oftoilsome labor,
Due despite our patient waiting,
Due despite our con stant dunning,
Due in sums from two to twenty.
Would you lift burden from usi
Would you drive spectre from you s
Wouidyon taste a pleasant sisniberf
Would you have quiet consccncof
would You read paper pAIp for7
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-03-21
THAT'S so!

The world gets wiser every day,
That's SO, that's so;
A woman's bound to have her way,
That's so, too; ~
10 contradict will raise spree,
That's so, that's so;
But man with her shonld still agree,
And that's so too.
She carriers hoops beneath her skirts,
That's so, that's so;
They show her of whene'er she nirts,
THAT'S so, too;
She wears her bonncts very small,
That's so, that's so
And founcos, if she's very tall,
And that's so, too. g..sE.t
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-03-21
FLOWERS.

DY MRS. Z. oAKEs SMITH.
Each leafiet is a tiny scroll
Inscribed with holy truth,
a lesson that around the heart
Should keep the dew oryouth
Bright missiles from angelic throass
lu every by way left, ~
How were the earth Of glory shorn,
reit of flowers berelt!.
They tremble on the Alpine heights,
The fssured rock they press,
The desert wild with heat and sand>
Shares, too, their blessedncss;
Wheresoe'er the weary heart
Turns in ITS dim despair,
The meek-eyed blossom upward looks
Inviting it to prayer.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-03-21
A YANKEE pARsoN.

a donation party was given not long
since to clergyman in New England
village, and amongst the articles he
received was superb tile from the
Genin of the place. The parson, much
pleased with the hat, ventured to ask
the donor what such hat ought to
be worth 2 THAT is an eight dollar
hat, was the reply. The parson turned
it over again, renewed his thanks to
the halter, and remarked that it was
very fine, very fine indeed
The next day the parson wended his
way to the hatter's store, and after the
customary salutation, took him aside,
and observed that he was not accustom.
ed to wear hats worth eight dollars
that four dollar hat was good enough
for him--a plenty. He concluded by
proposing to exchange the hat he had
received, for four dollar one, and to
take the balance in money.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-03-21

DR.. Duf.--Dr. Duff, speaking Of
tho railroads that have recently been
constructed from Calcutta, says that
some of the old incredulous Brahmins,
in Bengal, when persuaded to be eye
witnesses, have been soon knocking
their foreheads in sort of agony, and
exclaiming, as the mighty train rolled
swiftly along, that India himself, their
God Of firmamcnt, had no such carriage
as that,
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-03-21
qll AulRRlsAN UNnON,
MoRGANTowN, MARCH 21.

TRRMS...$l.50 In Advance, otherwise So 90
No subscription received for a shorter period
than slx months and no paper disc continued un-
Ill all arrearages arc paid. Ers
ADVERTISEMENTS inserted at usual rates:
One square, three weeks, $l00, and 25 cents for
each additional insertion. Yearly advertise.
ments inserted at a discount on the above terms,
per contract. Candidates announc ements So. !
Printing Office on Front street, corner of
Court Alley. KS n4 :
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-12-29

.;~I mIsn kssty ai ehlsdrens and youths shoes, re Nov 2s. '57 kAPLEY, HANGER < co.