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The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1857-05-13
Morgan County o. Apyss 1851.
TO Destroy Life IN ssumps.

1t oftens happens that trees arc IN our
way that we desire to remove ..root and
branch in the shortest possible time,
Many trees ore. liable to throw mp sprenta
for yards around. and fol, years after being
cut down, 10 the great plague and trouble
of the owner Of the soil, keeping him Dis.
ging and grubbing to remove the sprouts
to the great detriment Of his crops and
his own patience such for instance are lo-
Gust, poplar. gum and Others To pre-.
vent. this, all that ia necessary, after cpt.
ting, down the tree, is to bore . hole, Say
ten; or twelve inches down into The stamp
and ill with salt. This wfll kill the iys
ing principles to the utmost; extent of ths
root The best time probably would b
sometime in August, though | have killed
locust in spring, and gum in August,
while others that / did not salt Kept -
grubLipg for years. Elder bpshes ass
sometimes very tenaeious Of life, ~ -.
though have not tried the salt on sAelal,
yet believe by grubbipg M, Or eating 81
close to the surface. and applying sllt lib.
erally, would most probably be the eastes
and quickest plan Of destroying them - =
Canada thistles, il cut Oh Close to ths
ground with scythe, when il full nox q
sap and salted freely, dislike the epstesios
amazingly. The sprouts come mp spsfihg.
Ily, and evidently in . decline. eea Il :
few operations of the 1ams sort WIN 4
inlti,nafelv tvamoose
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1857-05-13
- The Palladium says that there

( W The Palladium says that there is
a. large party in Missouri infavor of abol.
ishing slavery in that State. Very we'll
there is some sense in that! But what have
the people of Connecticut got to do with
the subject? and. how long is it since the
Palladium charged that the whole South
was trying to enslaye the North? If the
Opposition would stick to one point, a
few days, it would be something to their
credit, if not to their political pre6t.-.
New Haven Register. g27 a9hUstEf
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1857-05-13

I and J.--There are no two letters in
the English language, which cause SO
mach reconstruction as ] and ] as most
people write them exactly alike. The rule
for writing them properly, and which . des- t's.
eryes to be universally adopted, is to run
the, j below the line, and run the ! even
with the line, ii....s fsa -.,.f,s,,7 80
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1857-05-13

4 ! u
THE Best, THING Our. "A friend has
furnished US with the following copy of q
sign over the door of a respectable look
ing, house near Chichester. England. -
Sad. q !" Her IFS | 90 q,ers a goo" " ~,
Anybody that can translate the above,
at one reading. can "take our best hat!''
one of Warburton's !" 6exiJles;" We
have frequently published the march Of
the schoolmaster,o but recollect nothing
that can. take this down" Nov, if you
desire 10 have some fun, 80 turn down the
leaf," and ask. friend to translate il.
We spbjoin it:-"H Here ires one scho c,l,es
agues.na, Supposed to be ''sone bricks
more on less ,;,.s, !; 49,.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1857-05-13

~ The other day, Mr.-and' his
little Son Charley were sitting by the fire
listening to the music Of a piano upon
which the childs mother was playing
After she. concluded, 1t being about the
child's bed time, Charley was told to say
his prayers and go to bed. 2As was his
custom, he knelt down beside his moth
sesr, his head full Of the music he had heard,
repeated the well known chiid's hymn
2e a.Now T lay me down to sleep, m'fs2
81 A pray tie lord my soul to keep;
If I should die before 7 wake, fafssi
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1857-05-13

tg-Do you go to school now, Jim?i
Yes, sir, I had a fight to-day, too he
replied. ss.4l.., 1.,s - - ts''''.'. "a.
e You had! Which whipped?' 81 Il y
3 oh. got whipped, he replied, with
great frankness. .fas.ils tSal
4 WAS the other boy bigger than-you?'
No he was littler." 9f ijv 80 {,
Well how came you to let littler boy
whip you?' ba1afo4sa ys5rslisea, ). va.,.
.Oh, you see he was naadder nor I
Wds.' er..r,
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1857-05-13
Not SO very sIooney.o

At an Insane Asylum at Utica, New
York, after Miss Dix, the well known phil
anthropist, had past through, an insane
girl tone of cluster called together by
the occasion remark ed: 81 s...s -. p.
G1RL.-'Who was the lady whom, we
saw with the Doctor?' ... ,fi4 I. .ssrex i
LADY.-'That was Miss Dix, the phil
anthropist.' a43 ,.55.a1 ,..-aif,4q.
GIRL What is philanthropist,
please?' "a raf ,a,srg i sss
LADY Philanthropist, my dear, is a
word from two greek words, signifying a
lover of men,
Girl. well, then, are not all we wo-
men philanthropists?'oti t7o3 A. -gsaz
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1857-05-13

3 AS nay be imagined the s ssolsnniltyy yy.,,q Of
the occasion was, sadly interrppted BY the
pealssof laughter from father and mother
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1857-05-13

ssH-', Those who laqgh At old age,
augh at themselves beforehand. .ss;s-a
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1857-05-13

sH f The anthor Of y lore stosx iaass-
cribing his heroine, sssys: .tnnoceahD
dweis 10 the dark siusterh, Of her aubng4
hair.' Awestesi editor tsyst thakassa3
tine stoothed comb would bring Il ouAssSs
fsE fhe dearer oats becomes, the t66fs
horses get licked. Dobbs 'says 4 shiIllsR
,xwhide win grye as much power % -
gray horse as twenty Ave cents ~ottls 20
com pchbs is becoming 4 phacssfa4.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1857-05-13
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Godcy's Ladies' Book.


T,HE Twenty fifth year Of publication by the
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MISCELLANEOUS.
LAW SUITS
BROKEN RANK BILLS

I DON'T take in payment of notes or accounts
i at my store. But am willing to take Pork,
Wheat, Corn or Oats, if they are brought in i'm
mcdiately. Persons whose Notes or Acceptances
are past due, who have the above articles for
sale, and do not bring them or the money in
sooS. shall take it for granted do not intend
to pay me, and viii act accordingly.
ID. s. DAVIS.
Quasqueton, Jan. 10, 1857. fn4ti
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-03-21
WHITE GOODS.

Bleaehed Muslins, plain and fg'l Jaconets,
plain and dotted Swiss Null, Victoria and Bish
OPP Lawns, Drapery Muslin, Brilante, Diaper.
Linen and Cotton Table Diaper Table Spreads,
French and domestic Ginghains. A fine assert
ment of
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HON EOP ATMISTs

DRS. GuILBERT & HATCH,
Office at the DUBUQUE HOMEOPATHIC
PHARMACY, Corner Main & Tenth SITS. Du-
bnque, Iowa.
Or. GuILnrRs will devote especial attention
to the treatment Of Chest and Chronic Diseases,
and the Diseases of Feana3es.
Office hours from S 10 8 a. NJ. a fraM . 10 ,
ard y to 7. N. Calls to receive Irompt at
tsnta"n must be lefs IN Office houas. eAcsit in
very argeat Cases. - deci3ly
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Reasons for taking the Dubuque Express
s3a and Herald.


Reasons for taking the Dubuque Express
&3 and Herald.
BECAUSE it publishes more reading matter than
any other paper in the Northwest
TsEcAusE it publishes greater variety Of mat
ter than amy other paper in the North
- west.
BECAUSE it publishes more news than any other
paper in the Northwest.
BscArsr it uniformly contains later news than
any other paper
RHcArsK it is a IArcr we'll printed and always
readable
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per.
BECAUSE it always contains the best local re
ports.
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dispatches.
BECAUSE its intelligence is reliable.
BECAUSE it contains more information relative 10
the Western country than any other
paper.
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troll Of no clique or faction.
BECAUSE II seeks TO promote public and private
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ahe people.
All Postmasters are our agents to receive and
forward subscriptions. to whom money can b.
paid or forwMded TO the Proprietors.
j. b. DORR & co.
II Dubuque, Iowa
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NORTHWESTERN BRANCH.
GRAEFENBERG COMPANY

r. c. HALE, Agent, Milwaukee, Wis.
GREEN MOUNTAIN OINTMENT, SAR
SApAR1LLA, EYE LOTION, FEVER
AND AGUE PILLS. HEALTH BIT
TIERS, VEGETABLE PILLS.
Children's Panacca, Pile Ointment, Cough Can
dy, Consumptive's Balm. Manual of Health
Uterine Catholcon.
For Sale at the Quasqueton Drug
store.
fn76m r. L. THOMPSON.
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YANKEE NOTIONS

OF all kinds. Buttons, Threads, Needles, Pins
Tapes, Bobbins. Combs, Stays, and in fact ev-
erything in that line usually kept in a variety
store. And to the ladies in particular he would
say that he has still on hand quantity of tha,
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-03-21
WANTED.

LIVE or six good FARM HANDS, to 60 to
IL Minnesota. The best of wages given.
Apply immediately to ALBERT BILLINGS,
or H. B. HATCH, Quasqneton, Buchanan Co,
Iowa lat
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NOTICE.

TINE QUASQtEToN LIBRARY viii be
4 open on Monday, March I'd. All members
q good Standing a % ;s 20 spau Boo soa M
GEO. G. JORDAN, Libraries.
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LACEs, UNDER SLEEVES.

Chimesctts, White aud Mourning Collars, Dim
ity Bands, plain and embroidered Linen Hand
kerchiefs, Wrought and Move Liaen Edgincs.
embroidered camhric and muslin Edgings and
lnsertings, white, black, and colored Grapes,
black lace and mourning Walls, blue, brown and
green Barge fer Walls.
BONNETS d MILLINERY GOODS.
have on hand large assortment of Bon
nets, of the latest styles Of silk, satin, straw,
Tuscan, dc. Also few large sized plain silk
Bonnets, expressly for old ladies' Ribbons,
Flowers, Plumes and Straw Trimmings. Opera
Hoods, Infants Hoods
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WANTED,

WANTED.
THREE THOUSAND good Saw logs, for
= which viii the highest price in goods
Mt my store. ID. S. DAVIS
Quasqueton. Jan. 10, 1887 frn4tf
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VILLAGE LOTS

T,svFpv Ta-s n s1,.sss = evv- -
= sFs, $3.50 4 4gFey s. 3, X. $
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BoNNETS & MILLINERY GOODS
III O s lie II Y

Ladies Kids, Cashmere, Isle Thread, Silk
and Cotton Gloves, Misses worsted and cotton
Gloves, Ladies' worsted Gauntlcts and Under
Sleeves, Misses worsted Leggings, Ladies' and
Misses Gents and Boys Hose and Half Hose,
of every description. Gents Berlin lined, Lsle
Thread, Cashmere, Cotton, Buck and Leather
Gloves. Gents Fur Collars and Worstcd Leg
pinps. Sbatiuo Cans
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SKIRT COR ID.

A large lot Of Shawls Of dfercnt varieties an
qualities. Long and Square Wooden Shawlr
Erninc Cloth, Cashmere, plain and figured
Also few Cloaks left
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-03-21

Woollen Wrappers, Drawers and Over Shirts
hickory, plain white embroidered and fancy
Shirts Collars, CIrvats, Stocks, Linen and
silk Handkerchiefs.
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IAPANNED WARE-A full assortment OF
u JaIauned Ware, such as Tea Tnys. Cake
Boxes. Lard Lamps. Candlesticks. Tea CAMS
terra. Dc. &c. Of superior finish, in store and for
sale by Z. A. ALEXANDER.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-03-21

MAILS, Putty, White Lead. Linsecd Oil
N Trpenine, Whiting, DC. &c. Doors, al
sizes, furnished 10 order.
j. NJ. BESTHALL.
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Plaid Dress Goods, Latest Styles,
TRIMMINGS

OF every description, for Cloaks and Dresses
Mcire Antiques, Velvet Ribbons, Fnnges, But
tons Galnnns Dress Prnfactors Gc
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DOMESTIC GOODS.

Brown Shcetings, Osnaburgs. Drillings, Apron
Checks. Striped Shifting, Tickings, Denims,
Nankeen, Linsey, Cotton Flannel, red, yellow
and white Flannels, Woollen Blankets, Crib
Blankets Conforters, Woollcn Searfs.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-03-21

IL KINDS OF PRODUCE. SUCH AS
AZ Wheat, Germ, Butter Eggs, Potatoes, Pork,
and ANYTHING the farmer has TO sell can find "a
market at my store. J. NJ. BESTHALL.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1857-07-07
RIVER INTELLIGENCE.


The RIVER is falling slowly with only six
feet water in the canal at Louisville. The
large boats are all lying up and the smaller
crafts will soon be in full blast.
tE- Tho Fashion will be down to-day for
st. Louis. ot
~ The VIM. Eaveswill leave this seve-
ming for Louisville. e
~ The st. Louis Democrat says on the
upward trip of the Martha Jewett from Cairo
she encountered snag near St. Mary's, which
demolished two state rooms, got entangled
with one Of the shafts, and played the mis-
chief generally, without however injuring the
hull. In consequence of the accident, she has
gone to the docks, and will not load again
for some time.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1857-07-07

The Circus To -DAY.-Our citizens will
have another opportunity Of "sight seeing'
to-day. The Great American Circus will ar
rive on the steamer Orient, and give two per-
formances on Water Street. We have heard
this company spoken of in the highest terms
n being one Of the best now travelling. The
list Of performers is q sufficient guarantee
that the exhibition will be fully equal to Ell
ther Of those given here on the Fourth. Go
early IL YOU wish good seats. The advertise
ment in another column gives full partic-
uiars. .fEFfsB-