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NJ. w. KING & son,
Patent Chair Manufacturers,
43s BROOME STREET. One Door East of
Broadway, Late 46s Broadway
NEW YORK.

(EstdJlishcd 4. d. 1881
Invite an examination of their great variety and
superior assortmen! ofCHAlRS, manufactured at
their own establishment, and under their nne-
date observation and direction, including Pivot
Revolving Chairs, Self Acting Extension Recnm-
bent Chairs, Improved Invalid Wheel Chairs, Ma.
jor Searle's Travelling invalid Chair, Spanish
Spring and SQUAD Chairs, Rheumatic, Spinal s
Asthmatic Invalid do. &c, &c, &c, jEw bracing
the most complete assortment, and 'tfoiccs kinds
for Parlors, Drawing Rooms, Chambers Gardens,
Libraries, Counting Houses, Offices, Public lnsti-
buttons Dentists, BARRIERS &c, together with every
desirable sort adapted to the comfort, convenience,
and luxury of The Sick, the Aged, the lniirm, the
Lame and Lazy.
In point Of ingenuity of dc ign elegance of fin
ish, quality and richness, of material, aithuncss
of execution durability and cheapness. these
Chairs are unsurpassed; For them ". ". King e.
Son, were awarded the fist and only Prize Medal
and the Faculty recommended them as far preicra-
Bile to beds or couches for patients afflicted with
Spinal, -lMmGiic or BfoRchim affections
10 eithcI arm of the chair may be attached a
convenient reading or writing Desk and any com
bnation desired viii be manufactured to order
n Circular with explanatory cuts, will be sent
by mail if requested and orders, with rcmttan
ces, promptly forwarded to any part ofthe world.
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CUSTOM SAVING.

INllE Subscriber would give notice to the pub
l. lie, that he has just re-modeed the saw,inill
recently run by the Messrs. White, and put it
in complete repair and is now ready to do Gus
time as at any other Mill in the County Of Addi-
son. The mill is of such compacty that we can
saw stick from two feet to thirty. Terms are
as reasonable as ut any other mill. Having had
experience in the business, and intending to give
my personal attention to the establishment. |
feel assured that orders will be filled to the salts
faction Of customers. L. RICH.
Middlebury, Dec. 80. 1856.
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TOYS TOYS!

A LARGE invoice of Toys consisting o
"A Dolls and Doll Heads, Villages in Boxes
Of various sizes, Ten Pins, Dogs, Cats. Mice
China and Britannia Tea Sets, Flat Irons
Toy Candlest'cks and Lamps, Toy Drums
Cradles and Wagons, and various other Toy
90 numerous TO mention, for sale atvholcs
ale and retail at the NEWS DEPOT
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USE NONE BUT HAYES
Allied Ointment and Humor Syrup.

The question finally Settied! HraiidS re-
joiciag!! 4 Hcw era in McdiciRe!!!
Scrofua, Salt Rheum, Erysipelas, Cancer
Gus IIumors, Scald Head, BARRIERS Itch, Burns,
Mercurial and Fever Sores. Ulcers, Ring
worm, Neuralgia, Deafness when caused by
lIumors or Sores in the head) Cutaneous
and Eruptiye Diseases of every kind can be
cured, and the blood cleansed Of all impuri-
ties, by the use of
Hayes Allied Ointment & Humor Syrup.
the most eflectual remedies ever offered to
the public. These celebrated remedies cure
diseases speedily thoroughly and permanent
ly, without injury to the system. We have
numerous testimonials from persons of the
first responsibility, whohaye had occasion TO
use these never.iailine remedies in their FAM
lilies, in the very worst forms of dis ease, with
the most happy and beneficial results. Try
them-entre satisfaction guaranteed in all
cases. Prepared only by DR.. +. ID. Hayes,
discoverer and manufacturer. HAYES &
NASH, Proprictors, Lawrence, Mass,
Beware of an Article in the market styled
the Genuine Allied Ointment" put up by
Chas II. Kent. as that is base counterfeit
on Hayes. Sold in Middlehury by w. p.
Russell NJ, D., and Druggists generally Fred.
L. Smith, Montpelier, wholesale Agent in
Vermont l5:ly
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every Farmer Should Own Them"
Agric ultural Books.
Published by C. NJ SAx1.nx &. co Nv

" " W. oANlON, N w., ~. i
Farmers, Fruit Growers, Gardeners, Horse
Men, Sheep Growere, Grape Growers, Poultcrers,
Bird Fanciers, Dee Keepers, Flower Gardeners,
Sugar Makers, &c, &c.
Morgan Horses, by ID. c. Linsev. ST 90
Elott's (F. r. American Fruit Growers,
Guide in Orchards and Gardeners, %
Pai1ce Or. g. on Strawburrv Culture 60
The Stable Book. by A. Ballen co
Charon's VIM Grape Growers Guide, GO
Weeks (John NJ on Bees, a Manual, 50
Buists (Robert) American Fl1wer Garden
Directory, 25
Dadd's Geo. H. American Cattle Doctor, 90
Cobbett's American Gardener, so
Iouatt on Sheep, -
Guonon on Mich Cows. 80
Amer mn Poultry Yard, 90
Allen e.. F. Rural Architecture. / rs
Aliens n. LIZ Diseases of Domestic Ami
mails, rs
Aliens (R L.) American Farm Book, 90
The Horses Foot, and how 10 keep it sound,
by VIM. Miles, 80
Brownies %. J.) American BIRD Fancier so
Saxton's Rural Hand Books-4 Series each, l %
Chinese Sugar Cane, and Sugar making, 10y
C. +. Stansbury, %
Bricks Book of Flowers, 90
American Veterinarian, 80
Coles Fruit Book, 50
Any of the above Books sont free Of Postage to
any part Of the United States on receipt of Price.
Also any Agricultural Works, not on hand, pro-
cured TO order on shot notice Sold by
A. II. COPELAND.
Middlebury, March %, 1857.
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for Golr.
FARM FOR SALE !

nHE subscriber now offers for the first time his
~ farm for sale. Bald farm is pleasantly situ-
nted, on the road to East Middlebury and within
two miles of Middlebury village, and contains a.
bout 100 acres, Has on it a house, barns, sheds
and other buildings. in good repair-two good or
chards of grated fruit and other trees. Tho land
OF the whole farm ia in u high state of cultivation.
The farm will he sold at what good judges will
call low, and time given for payment For par
tcuars enquire of J. NJ. Slade K Co., or Nathan
Wood. l.. W. LYONS.
Middlebury, March 2F1S57. 46-tf
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nlr0ital.
WILLIAM p. Russell,
MIDDLBBURY, VT,

DRUGS AND MEDICINES,
Groceries, Paints, Q lis, vtIrte
Perlnmery, Chemicals, Fine Toilet Soaps,
Hair and Tooth Brushes. Surgical Instru-
ments, Fancy and Toilet Articles, Garden
Seeds, SC, &c.
PhySiclans prescriptions accurately and
carefully dispensed by a competent and ex-
perienccd Druggist.
DR.. Russell will continue to give advice and
prescriptions gratis, to all invalids calling on
him az his store.
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nlr0itol.
BAG HIS
a MI II R L Q a NJ
COMPOyyNJn


The subscriber would respectfully ask tho
attention of the people of Vermont, TO the
claims of
BACH'S AMERICAN COMPOUND.
AS one of the best preparations before the pub
lie for the relief and cure Of the following com.
plants
bronchitis, Minister'S Sore TXroat. Calopo,L
Nurstng and liberated Sore Mouths. Sore
Nipples, Mcreuriat TaiHts, Etper Sores,
SerotHta, liberation Of the Lungs and
Somoth, all Nervous Complaints, Female
Weakness and irregularities, EYuor Aims,
Tor JhiteS) Coughs arising frozq an Irri-
tated Throat, Piles, Weak Stomaehs-in
fact, in arg case Of
WEAKNEssIN, INFLAMMATION, OR IMPURE
BLOOD, USE THIS REMEDY.
In the city OF Auburn, where this medicine
is prnpared, and the Projectors reside a large
list of the most reliable and respectable proof.
of its efficacy have been furnished in its favor
by the voluntary promptings of those who
have been relieved and cured of long stnnding
and extremely aggravated affections OF the
above complaints, from grateful desire TO
spread its knowledge, and promote the good
Of others who may be similarly afflicted
It's influence has been peculiarly happy in
all cases of bronchial and Throat oBcciions.
from slight to Chronic MfammatiOns aud
Uiccrations Also in some very marked cases
of Female Weakness and Irregularities, and
many other complaints enumerated above
We have also some strong cases of this
character in our own State, in which it has
been used with ocondertd success, where for
years resorts TO many other remedies have
failed to afford relief. Its ingredients, among
which is a compound fluid extract OF
"BEECH DROP" OR "CANCER ROOT"
and composition arc such as to render il per>
fectly safe and harmless. requiring the exor-
else of no especial care in regard to the habits
of the individual, beyond that ordinarily ne
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Alc0itol.
THE LIVER INVlG0RATOR.

DREPARED BY DIR. SANFORD, Is q great
Scientific Medical Discovery, and is daily
working cures almost too great to believe. It
cures by magic, he first date giring ben
eGt and seldom more than Que bottle IS required
to cue any kind Of Lirer Complaint from the
worst Jaundce or Dyspepsia to a common head
ache, all Of which are the rsult Of u Diseased
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suDLDON,s cunRRv CoRDIAr..

For Coughs, Colds, &c, contains all the valuable
virtues OF Black ChcTic, and Wild Cherry Bark,
with many other valuable remedial agents, and
contains 40 orIuM Its increasing success IS its
best recommendation.
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Singers Sewing Machine,

THE great reputat on of Singers Sewing Ma
chimes Is founded in the fact, that they are per-
ieetly adapted 10 every variety of work, and that
each one of them, kept employed, will earn not
less than
One thousand Dollars year,
All persons desiring full and reliable informa
ton about these machines-sizes. prices, modes
of purchasing, &c.-can obtain it by applying,
by letter or otherwise fora copy of. NJ. SINGER
cos GAZETTE, a beautiful Pictorial Paper,
entirely devoted to Sewing Machine interests. 1t
will be sent gratis.
Local AGENTS
Wanted in every town in the United States, to
whom liberal inducements are offered.
N. B.-We have made arrangements with many
editors ana publishers of newspapers highly prof
liable and satisfactory TO them, and wish to make
similar contracts with every newspaper and mag
azine in the country. Fol- full particulars address
I'M. SIN GER & CO.,
40;3m 1923 Broadway, n, York.
CARPETlNGS-A good assortment, at
Slow prices, for sale at BECKWlTHs
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GROCERIES.


consisting in part of Crushed, Ground and
Brown Sugars, Old Tyson, Young Tyson,
Black and Hyson Skin Teas. Old Java Cof
fee, Burnt and Ground do, Fine Cut, Plug
aud Smoking Tobacco, Ginger, Salermtus, So
da, Cream Tartar, Citron Soda Biscuit,M uld
Candles, Macaboy and Scotch Snuff, Nut
megs, Gloves, Maccaroni, Nermacelli. Cor
Starch, Farina Cassia, Ground Mustard &c
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ON NJ 4 n II O O D,
AND ITS EMATURE DECLINE.
Just Publishea, Gratis, goth Thousand.

4 fcv words the rational treatment, without Med
iriue, uf Spermatorrhea Local Wcakncss, Noe ur.
nal Imi,sous tital and Netvons Debility, lmpo.
tcl ry, and il. o. euts to Marriage pci rally.
~ D.. DE LANEY, NJ II.
The iupouai act thar the many alarming com,
plants, uligina, in the imptudence aud o. nude OF
youth may be easily removed WITHOUT MEDiciNE,i Is
this small lact clearly demonst atcd ahd the en-
tirely and highly successful ucHtment as adopted
BY the author fully explained, ly mrals oi which oV
cry cnah lcd himself perfectly aud 81 the
cas pos ,ihle cost, tcuby avoiding all the advertised
nusttums e the day.
sent to ans address gratis and post fee In sealed
envelope, By remting post raid two postage stamps
To nr b. DE- LANEi, II Liipenard Street, New York
Ciy. sJily
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DOCKS AND STATIONERY. A large invoice
I'D of School and Miscellaneous Books, Blank
kinds, styles and qualities, at very low prices at
C0PELAND'S NEWS ROOM.
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Sheldon's Hair Dive !

DOUBLE the quantity at HALF the price of
~ other Dye. 1t continues to sell ut a rap
Idly increasing rate as people become acquainted
with it.
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DOILED and Raw Oil, White Lead, Dry
I'D and Ground Zinc, Yarnish and other
Paints, for sale by W. II. REMSEN.
July ii, 1856.
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Certificates.
Oei linCStes'
important frOm DR., =. ". 'Sot tn,0J Rochester,


". Y.
December |, 1855
This may certify that ! have made a trial Of
'BACt'S AMERICAN COMPOUND" in a case OF
were Bronchial Affection, aud long Standing rrita
ton Of the nitrous coal Of the Ahmcutaiy track. Ry
the of two bottles of the above Compound, I'll
thought permanent cue was effected. have seen
IT. Wonderful effects iu decided case Of Serofula
CoH-unVtton, where the patient was thought to lie
eNund cure aftcr taking few hottie, of the AmeIi
can Compound j. now thought to be Of danger aud
nearly we'll From what have seen Of the effect of
the Compound, shouldeeertaiuy recommend is use
Ia such eases a above named. T.. w. SABiN, NJ. u.
Auburn, y V, June 10, 1850.
We, tho unlcrsrncd have received the formula for
prrpariny "BACI'S AMERICAN COMPOUND" and
n TAR n We have ic-t"d ~ can recommend ITS general
USE tonic and Alternative Medicine to REMOVE VI
TtArrp HUsoRs ~ THE ni-ocp. and pecutarly
alauted 10 Females suffering rvnm I.eucnrrhura,
(Nhte,,) nn 10 thos whc,c con,titulan. are enee.
l. / t-l-l L III lIL--t InN
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TIE Soc'ciy for The nc0HragcmcntoT
WEARING CLEAN SHIRTS, AT
No. LOG Chatham-st.,cor Of Pear LIST
NEW YORK

Nv "A RI N q IJFIHN - IT E7ITS. y
,oo c,,.,,.,
ooi' u e"1 4'st
NEW YORK.
Keep on hand an extensive and comn,ote os
sortmcnt of the latest importnlions and
best manufactures Of
GENTLEMEN FUR INSISTING Hn0r-S
E1r,i In ,,otcri,i 49, - 80
itv and styIe to any, Stool & , H.,
countrvErntaiIcd ~ ,Ino,,i ,',o III 'ii''
covglsrI,.a ,p
jSliris-Wth linen bosoms, collars and
wristbands, of the best and finest qualities
and new and choice STYLES
Coiico .SAiris-Thc latest and most ,ttrac-
tive patterns.
UadcfShirfS anu Drawcrs-Of Wool. Mcri.
no, Cashmere, silk, and Cotton Of desirable
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BURDENS
New Patent Horse Shoe.

THIS greatest invention of the age, which sur
passes in utiry, durability, and beauty of finish,
anything OF the kind yet achieved by the skill OF
man, is made by machinery from superior quail
ity ofiron, at a cost much less than the hand
made horse shoe. 1t is conceived on the inside,
with a view to the BETTER phEsFEvATIoN or the
EssIrY OF PAIRING IT, and being FAR MORE Dr.
siEABLE FOR THE COMFORT or the ANIMAL THAN
ANY SHOE EVER OFFERED To the PUBLIC. These
shoes are sold according TO size, Ike mems boots,
"A method which insures more perfect fit than
can otherwise be obtained. This invention is pro-
nouuced extraordinary in usefulness by many
larrers blacksmiths, and is rapidly coming into
general use in all portions of the United States.
For further particulars and samples, apply to
the Agents,
BLOpGET, BROWN & co. so and So
Pearl ST., Boston. Mass.
C. 11,lsjG.-35:l Y.
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BEST IN THE WORLD.

CHELDON'S HAIR DYE will warrant
- it cheaper and better than any Hair Dye
ever used in the State. and il is the ONLY
kind that leaves the hair SOFT and silky af-
ter using ii. A. SHELDON.
June 90, 1855
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BUFFALO ROBES 2 bales No. ! Whole
DSkias. just Tcc'd by H.A. SHELDON
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PAINTS AND OIL.

DOILED and Raw Linseed oil, White Lead,
ID French and American Zinc, and gem
eral assortment of Paints, Narnishes, &c,
now receiving and for sale for cash only, by
May I. IL. A. SHELDON.
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G0utiiolt.

REV. J. L. KING, A. ~, Principal
FACULTY, TWENTY PROFESSORS AND TEACHERS.
GUPERB Brick Buildings. located on SARATOGA
y II II. Separate Departments for Ladies and
Gentlemen. Diplomas awarded to Graduates.
5000, in advance pays for Board mud common
English, per term Of II weeks. Spring Term he
gins March goth Apply to the Pr ncipal For.
Edward Institute, y. Y. 45:y
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CARPETlNGS-A good assortment at
Olow prices, for sale at BECKWlTHs
Nov H. 1850.
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kNSH'S kALON, for preserving, rostoli
l. and beautifying the lair and Tor prove
ing the accumulation of dardiufi, for sale
DPELAND'S
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-01-24
Il M us.
SOUP OR NOTHING.

At a hotel not a hundred miles from
our part. they were n day short. of a
waiter, when a newly arrived Hibernian
was made to supply the place Of a more
expert hand.
Now, Barney said mine host, mind
you serve every man with soup the first
thing-scrve soup first
'Bcdad, I'll do that same said the
alert Barney.
Soup came on, and Barney, after help
ing all but one, came to the last.
Soup, sir 2 said Barney.
No. said the a
But you must have tits the rules
Of the house.
'D-n the rules of the house 7 ex-
claimed the guest highly exasperated.-
When ! don't want soup l won't eat it.
Go long with YOU
Well said Barney, with solemnity,
all / can say is just this, it's the regula-
tons Of the house, and d-n the drop
else will ye git till We finish the SOUP
The traveller gave in, and the soup was
gobbled.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-01-24
THREE YOKE OF EsTRAY CATTLE

TAKEN up by WILLIAM Rowan, at E51:sI
i his premises in Liberty Town M-Y-
ship, Buchanan County, Iowa, on the lYul Of
November, 1856, described as follows, to wit
One yoke of Red Cattle, with brass nubs on their
horns, supposed to be four years old, and APP
praised at fifty dollars. One woke of black cat
tie, with a white stripe behind the forc-legs, and
the letter L branded on their right hips--sup-
posed to be four years old, and appraised at fifty
dollars. The third yoke described as follows:
One of said cattle is red, with a line back, and
the near horn dropped; had a large bell on, mar
ked No. T." The other is a red brindle, with
a line back--both steers, supposed to be four
years old, and appraised at sixty dollars. Said
cattle were appraised before N. G. GAeEBY, ESQ.
office of the County Clerk, December 9Th, A. d.
1890. dec27 If
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-01-24

Mother, | should not be surprised if
our Susan got choked some day
why, my son 2
Because her beau twisted his arm
around her neck the other night, and if
she had not kissed him he would have
strangled her besides, mother, he sits
BY her, and whispers to her, and hugs
ber.'
Why, Edward, Susan does not suffer
this, does she 9
Suffer that-golly |! she loves it,
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-01-24
FOR THE THREE LARGEST CLUB

FOR THE THREE LARGEST CLUBS:
A new. fine-toned and beautifully finished
PORTABLE MELODEON. which cost 500: ,r.
If preferred, FIFTY DOLLARS CASH. Ter Tie
largest club.
A cash premium Of TWENTY-FIVE DOL
LARS for the second club.
A cash premium of TEN DOLLARS fer tho
third club.
For all clubs Of so, $500; of 40, $500; Of 20
500; of 20, 81 90; of 10, n c"Iy Of the korts-
Western Farmer for one year.
Those wishing to send the raTcrto Toints 1us
of the United States will not fail to send l3 cts.
in addition to the price of subscription, it being
the amount required to pay the los,sgc 70 the
line as all inland postage must he Ircl cid.
The above are the greatest Inducements ever
offered to Western PEOPLE. A first class news
paper as low as $lO0 Per year. and cash lrr-
miums for clubs besides.
In the Prospectus heretofore Issued. the lorg-
est time given for getting up clubs, 10 those COM
petIng for the prizes, was the 2Oth Of December.
1856. l will now extend the time 10 January
lst. 1857, which will give all amIlc chaicc "
canvass their whole ncightorheod. Now is tie
time for those who love music. and are not all.
TO purchase as fine an instrument as q Mclodeon,
TO exert themselves. Teachers Of schools ard
singing classes can by a little effort secure 80
themselves an instrument that will add much 10
their means of enjoying leisure hours. Acade-
mics, social and musical societies, also would 60
we'll to try and secure this elegant instrument.
Let every town. village and precinct in the
West be represented oil the NoSrAREiL subseri,.
ton book with the names Of all It's best citiz,ra.
Adinss letters continuing clubs and cash I"
w. A. ADAMS,
Dubuque, Iowa.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-01-24

HusH."-Here is the last "good
thing" about the hoops.
Little Ma, what is hush 2
Why, my dear? why do
you ask
Little Boy Because l asked sister
Jane, yesterday, what made her new dress
stick out 80, and she said hush
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-01-24
Plaid Dress Goods, Latest STYLES.

~ O1S'' NoOeS' 0oeeSI StyIeo'
Plain Black and Cold Dress Silks. Marcelaine
Florence. and Gro de Hasp. Black silk Velvet
black colored and figured Cotton Vclvets. La
dies Cloths for Cloaks, plain and figured Open
Flannels, Sack do, Salisbury and Plain Elan
nels for children.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-01-24

Judge Williamson, or three-legged Will
lie, as he was Familiarity called, was one
of the early judges of Texas. In his
court a lawyer by the name of Charlton
started a point of law, and the court re-
fused to admit the Counsel's statement as
sufficient proof.
Your law, Sir said the Judge; give
us the book and page, Sir
This is my law, Sir said Charlton,
pulling out a pistol and this, Sir, is my
book drawing a bowie-knife /; and that
is the page pointing the pistol toward
the Court.
your law is not good, SIR said the
unrufled Judge; the proper authority
is Colt on Revolpers,' as he brought a
s%ix-shooter instantly to bear on the head
of the Counsel, who lodged the point OF
the argument, and turned to the jury.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-01-24

A gentleman down South lately sent a
fine pair of ducks home to be cooked for
dinner. Upon sitting down to the dinner
table. heweyer, he found a splendid tur-
key where he supposed there would be
ducks. Turning to a young "nigger,"
who stood near his chair, he asked
BEN, where in thunder did this tur-
key come from?
Why, sah,' replied Ben, dat ar tur-
key is bin ~roostin' on our fence desc ere
tree night. and dis morning / seize him
for de rent OBJ de fence
A great niger that, and fully under
stands the laws of Turkey.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-01-24

An old man, with a rag-bag in his
hand and no small wit in his head, when
picking up a large number of pieces of
whalebone in the street one morning, was
asked how he thought they came there !?
'on't know he quantity replied, but
s'Pect some unfortunate female was
wrecked hereabouts last night
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-01-24

AN FRESHMAN who was engaged to cut
ice, when handed a cross-cut saw with
which to commence operations, pulled
out q copper. and turning to his COM
rade exclaimed -" Now, Pat-fair play!
mead or tail. mAo goes 5elov.r
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-01-24
BROKEN BANK L

DON'T take in payment of notes or accounts
i at my store. But ] an willing to take Pork
Wheat, Corn or Oats, if they are brought in i'm
mediately. Persons whose Notes or Acceptancos
are past due, vho have the above articles for
sale, and do not bring them or the money in
soos, l shall take it for granted do not intend
to pay me, and will act accordingly.
ID. s. DAVIS.
Quasqucton, Jan. 10, 1857. fn4tf