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Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-10-15
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Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-10-15
Murder at Pittsburg, Pa.

PIrTsBURG, Ocr "a revolving MUIR
der was committed here last night. Three
persons entered the second story of the
house of an aged German, named Wis
man, who lived with his daughter in a
secluded spot on East Liberty road, near
Pittsburg, designing, it is supposed, to
commit a rape on his daughter, who first
Wisman, while protecting her, received
several blows with an iron bar on his
head, fracturing the skull, from which
he died shortly after. Three men have
been arrested to-day, as the perpe. orators
james Kelley, John Richards and Dan
iel Dinny--and circumstances strongly
implieate.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-10-15
STOVES STOVES

re- We advise our readers in this Vi
entity to take peep in at the old stand
of Mr.. ALEXANDER, and notice the mum
Der and variety of the Stoves which he
offers for sale. He has devoted his old
store exclusively to this branch of his
business, and now offers to the people of
Buchanan county the largest and most
complete stock of Stoves that has ever
been submitted to their inspection. He
has some beautiful parlor stoves, of vari-
Gus sizes and patterns. for which we pre-
dict ready sale, as he sells at prices and
terms to suit the times. We advise all
who wanta good article to call on him.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-10-15

CRowDING MATTERs.-The wife Of a
German residing near Farley d Rouse's
foundry, rejoiced the fond heart of her
husband on Saturday last by presenting
him with three jolly babies at one birth
two girls and a boy. Happy man !
Dub. Rep. l2M
THE stallion Ticonderoga Black Hawk,
which took the first prize at the recent
National Agricultural Fair at Louisville,
died suddenly last week, and is supposed
to have been poisoned. The owner valu-
ed him at $4,000, and it is said that
few days pgo he declined an offer of 49,
900 for him.
THE Minnesota Republican says it
knows Of an instance where Southerners
are holding slaves in that Territory by
virtue of the bred Scott decision.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-10-15

E~ There is subject to which we
have, for some time past, thought of call
ing the attention of the people of Quas-
queton, andnow that we have been as
sured by others that the result at which
we aimed can be secured at slight out
lay, we deem it proper to urge the mat
ter. The greater proportion of the
travel going west of us from Dyersvi)e
and Dubuque has avoided us by taking
the direct road to Independence, which,
though being some three or four miles
shooter as regards distance. is in rainy
weather twelve or fifteen miles longer as
regards its condition. Any one who has
travelled that road is aware that there are
a number Of "sloughs" upon it, which
bad enough in the best OF weather, are
almost impossible during a wet period.
Transfers almost invariably expect in
crossing them, to get sloughed down"
three or four times, and trip which does
not involve the shifting of cargo" is
deemed worthy of remark. Such being
the case, it would require merely mod
erately good road between here and the
Maquoketa River to turn the whole tide
of travel through our town. There are
but two or three short sloughs on this
road, and we are assured that these could
be made. passable at all times by little
attention and less expense. The differ
ence in the distance, by the two roads, to
independence. is SO slight, that no one
would regard it at all, and there is scarce
ly doubt that by the judicious expendi-
ture of a few dollars every fortnight, or
every month, upon this route, we should
receive all the benefits which can accrue
from the passing of this trade through
our town, which is not inconslderable.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-10-15
Sorghum.

E We have received couple Of
samples of syrup made from the Chinese
Sugar Cane, for which we are indebted
to DR.. UPJoHN and Mr.. j. B. GLEASON
That which we received from the DR.. was
made after the cane was touched by the
frost, and yetw find that it has made q
syrup equal in every respect, in our opin-
ion, to the best golden syrup. Mr.. GLEA-
SONS specimen was almost equally good,
but not having been boiled quite enough,
retained slightly acid taste. These gen
tlemen represent that with imperfect APP
paratus they obtained upon the average a
pint of sap from each cane, and by re-
duction of about four ifths. obtained this
article of syrup. The cane in this vicin-
ity, as regards the manufac turing Of mo-
lasses, is decided success. We have not
heard, however, that any one has sue
ceeded in making sugar from it, although
Mr.. GLASS, by repeated boiling, has OBJ
tanned substance of solid consistence,
but withoutany evidence of granulation.
Greater experience and improved ar
engagements will doubtless overcome the
difficulties upon this point, but whether
it does or not, the syrup alone makes the
cane immensely valuable to the people Of
this country.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-10-15
DRUGS, MEDICINES. ETC.

E DR.. WRIGHT, of Independence,
assures us that he is now receiving and
will soon complete the fullest stock OF
Drugs, Medicines, Paints, Oils, Glass,
Gu oceries, Wines and Liquors, Tobacco
and Segars, Books and Stationery, Per-
fumery, ETC., that Las ever been brought
into the interior of Iowa, which he will
dispose of at customers own prices. We
believe the DR.. generally fulflls his prom
ises, and therefore advise our county
readers to give him call.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-10-15
STATE OF IOWA.
AuDlToR's OFFICE, Iowa CRY,
c. 1E 1oE-

AuDIroR's OFFICE, Iowa CRY,
Sept. Is, 1857.
TT is HEREBY CERTIFIED, That on the
L Sd day of July, 1857, a statement was filed
in this office, showing the condition of the
PHOENIX INSURANCE COMPANY , of Hart
ford, State of Connecticut, on the LIST day of
July, 1857 in accordance with the provisions
of an Act Of the Legislature of this State, pas
sed January %, 1857 that such statement
shows that said Companyis possessed of the re-
quisite amount of capital, and invested as re-
quired in said Act.
Authority is therefore given to above named
Phoenix Insurance Company to transact bust
ness of Insurance in this State in accordance
with the laws thereof. Ii is also Certified
That CHARLES e. LATHROP, of Indepen-
dence, has been dvly appointed by said Com
pany their lawful Attorney and Agent for the
county of Buchanan. with full power to take
risks of Insurance therein, and to acknowledge
service of process, upon his filing certified
copy of the statement filed in this office with
the Clerk of the District Court in and for said
County.
In testimony whereof, have hereunto set nv
hand and affixed my seal of office, this 18th day
of September, 1857, JNO PATTEE,
Seal. Auditor of Iowa.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-10-15

The FRAUDS WHICH ELECTED BUCHAN-
AN.-The Philadelphia San Of last Fri
day says THE Grand Jury yesterday
returned upwards of fifty true bills against
the election officers, for the fraud perpe-
trated in October, in 1856. The District
Attorney has presented these cases as
speedily as he could, owing to the fact
that the papers have been scattered and
mislaid during the late Investigation
They have been collected. together with
the requisite proofs, and the indictments
have all been found"
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-10-15
ST. CHARLES
BILLIARD and BOWLING SALOON,

Main Street, Independence, Iowa.
FEW Il WHITE, PROPRIETORS.
4 FINE Bowling Alley has just been 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 leisure hour. na
1t will be the endeavor of the Proprietors to
maintain m, the best order about their premises
Their rules are rigid and will he 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 n manner US to meet the appro-
baton of their patrons and the public.
lsepl0-ly) FEW a. WHITE.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-10-15

Banks. but all demands were promptly
met by all the institutions in this city,
but three in Brooklyn were obliged to
close their doors at last accounts.
The officers of the n. Y. savings banks
were holding a consultation on their future
course. They proposed, it is said, to
pay ten per cent on deposits.
The Bank of America and the Chemi-
cal Bank continue to pay specie. The
Manhattan, it is said. is doing the same.
1t is believed other banks viii follow suit.
A partial statement of specie paid yes
terday by our city banks, not including
the Savings Banks, foot up nearly S2,
100000
Many of the banks have still a large
amount of specie on hand. Gold selling
by the brokers at a per cent premium.
At a meeting of the merchants this P
NJ, James Brown, presiding, it was re-
solved that the meeting had entire conf
dence in the banks of New York, and
meet all their engagements dollar for dol
lar; that it is the duty of the banks and
the merchants to afford every facility fol
the movement of produce to the seaboard
that the exigency of the times demands
an Immediate extra session of the Legis-
lature, and that committee be appointed
to wait upon the Governor to solicit his
immediate action to that end. A com
mittee of II was accordingly appointed
which proceeded to Albany this evening
Several of the banks closed their doors
yesterday, but resumed business to-day.
The Supreme Court Judges to-day held
meeting and decided to issue no process
against the banks.
The action of meeting of Change does
not give satisfaction.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-10-15
Good News from Kansas.

ST. LOUIS, Oct. lO.-Later advices from
Kansas state Parrots majority from 5000
to 5000 according to the estimate of the
Free State men. The Legislature will
stands in the Council, Republicans 8,
Democrats a; House Republicans "a,
Democrats Is.
Johnson equity gives Democratic ma
jority of $50.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-10-15
Ey- Will the Civilian tell us how i

Gy- Will the Civilian tell us how it
managed to get juvenile Dusseldorf
Gallery out of a collection of Statuary I?
We have seen full grown Dusseldorf
Gallery, but it must have changed its
character considerably between Adde'S
cence and maturity, for ours was a col
lection of paintings, of the Dusseldorf
school.
AS regards that Squash vine and its
product; it was certainly some" es-
pecially the photography Of "punkin r'
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-10-15
Election i'm Kansas. &C.

ST.. LOUIS, Oct accompanies d. E.
q L. of the 4th artillery arrived yesterday
from Florida en- route for Leavenwosth.
The Democrats have large majority
in the Legislature of New Mexico.
No official returns from Kansas, but il
is generally conceded that the Free State
party have carried the Territory.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-10-15

RETURNING TO IRELAND.-A corrcspon-
dent of the Boston Post, noticing the
contemplated closing Of the factories al
Lowell, Mass, says that during the last
month more than. seven hundred of the
Irish population have purchased return
tickets to Liverpool, attracted by the i'm
proved aud improving state of ayricultu-
raj interests in the Emerald Isle.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-10-15

Eg- Secretary CAss has information
that another tillibuster expedition is on
foot for the purpose of invading Nicarau-
qua and COSTA RIGA, and urges the
proper authorities to vigilance in thwart-
ing such designs.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-10-15
EN- The money market East seems {

~ Inc money market East seems 10
be in worse condition than ever. Banks
are still breaking, and the strongest men
in the country suspending, creating a
total want of confidence, which more
than anything else seems to be needed to
be needed to impede the progress of this
CONFUSION. Exchange is held at inor
dinate prices, and but little to be had at
any price. Thus country dealers are
unable TO pay their notes without ruinous
sacrifice, and the importer, deprived of
these resources simply through inability
to reach them, are compelled to succnmb
and the ruin spreads. There have been
several meetings of merchants in New
York, Boston and Philadelphia, in order
to devise methods of relief from the pre-
sent difficulties, but no general feasible
plan has been offered. Thousands of
workmen have lost employment, and
much suffering already begins to be re-
allied. In this connection, we here in
Iowa have much to be thankful for We
may get but little money, but the boun-
tiful harvests just garnered, and the want
of market for it, will insure us immuni-
ty from suffering Grateful for this as
surance we should rest content--hopeful
of speedy return to brighter and more
prosperous seasons.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-10-15
E- The CITY Council Of DUBUQUE III

Ey- The City Council of Dubuque has
voted to purchase 100 barrels of flour,
and to send it to the destitute inhabitants
of Minnesota, whose crops were all de-
stroyed by the grasshoppers. a COM
mittee Of Aldermen and TWO citizens have
been appointed to collect subscriptions
for further aid.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-10-15

The Broadway Bank held out till near
ly 3 o'clock, paying out $40, 900 in spe-
Gle when il gave out the Leather Manu-
facturer's Bank subsequently, closed its
doors. The 18th Ward and Fulton Banks
held out under a tremendous pressure.
DETROIT, Oct. IA.
In consequence of the suspension of
the Eastern Banks, the Michigan Insu-
rance Co. Bank discontinued specie pay
ments this morning, otherwise its bust
ness will go on as usual. The action of
the bank is almost unanimously approved.
HARRrsBuRa, Oct. IA.
The governor signed the Relief Bill,
and the Legislature adjourned sine die.
New YORK, Oct ID.
The aspect of affairs is decidedly more
cheerful. Merchants, bankers and 9TH
ers look upon bank suspensions as a re-
lief There is a run upon the Savings
Bank
The Brooklyn banks and savings insti-
tutions have all suspended.
BosToN, Oct. ID.
The Massachusetts, Bank continue to
pay specie.
The banks met at one O'Clock, to con-
suit upon the expediency of redeemng
small notes in specie.
HARTFORD, Oct. Ia.
All the banks have suspended, except
the Corn River Banking Co.
PORTLAND, Me-, Oct. ID.
The banks have all suspended.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-10-15
SOMETHING OF FALL.-It is estimated

SOMETHING OF A FALL.-It is estimated
that the decline in the market value Of
railroad stock in the last three months,
amounts to an aggregate of sixty millions
of dollars. And yet the country is no
poorer for it. On the contrary. the Uni
ted States are richer to-day than yester-
day, and will be richer tomorrow than
to-day. So let US cheer up little
There's good time coming .-Bufalo
Republic.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-10-15

EE- Fully twelve lives were lost by
the sinking of the Ben Coursin, caused
by the collision between that steamer and
the Key City. The bodies Of six of the
drowned have been recovered.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-10-15

4 BOUT two weeks ago, on the road from
IA Quasqueton to Yankee Settlement, black
calf-skin POCKET BOOK, containing double
Eagle, two half Eagles, and about Five Dollars
in change The finder will be literally rewarded
by leaving it at either of the offices Of the Quas-
gu eton Guardian or Vinton Eagle, or with the
Subscriber. JOSEPH YOUNG,
Near Vinton, Benton County.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-10-15
NF Wednesdays DUBUQUE paper

~ Wednesdays Dubuque papers
contain no news from any other portion
of our State. The Express d. Herald
estimates Samuel's majority in Dubuque
county at 1900, although they boosted
that he would receive $500, The City
gives largely increased Republican
vote.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-10-15

re- A new paper is to be started in
Dubuque, to be called the Dubuque
Spectator" 1t is to be edited by that
pungent, humorous writer, JOHN PETER
PILLICoDDY.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-10-15

Ey- We hear considerable complaint
among our farmers that the rot is lessen
ing the yield of the potato crop very fast.
there is plenty Of room for loss,
as the crop is large. and there is not like
Iy to be much of market for them.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-10-15
57s 76O 294 474 292 AIS 2s7 al

A comparison Of the vote of Roszcll
and Tabor with that given the late can
didates, will show that there was not two
thirds of the vote out.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-10-15
FOR SALE.

q, The subscriber offers for SALE upon reas-
E;;N enable terms, his HOUSE AND LOT.
in the village of Quasqueton. The house
is new, large and roomy, and is built of the best
materials: A good bargain may be secured by
early application to NORRIS TODD,
4ld Quasqueton, Buchanan Co.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-10-15
Money Affairs.

New York, Oct. 14.-Wall street was
comparatively quiet to-day. There has
been a moderate run on various Savings
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-10-15
NOTICE.

4 LII persons whose notes IRE now due. and
K n 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, 1857-10-15

@ We have purposely delayed our
present issue for the purpose Of giving
our readers some report of the election.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-10-15

ELECTION RETuRNs-The following
are the returns of Julien Township (Du-
bu9ue city,. The entire vote cast was
2.243.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-10-15

Es- Iowa City was lighted by gas for
the first time on the 3Oth ull.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-10-15
Pennsylvania Election
80

Free State majority IA
PARROTS majority will be fully 5000,
and probably more.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-10-15
Indiana Election.

INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 14.-Judges of the
Supreme Court, to fill the vacancies
caused by the resignation of Judges
Gookin and Stuart, and county clerk and
county commissioners of Marion county
were the only candidates voted for yes
terday.
The Democrats made no nominations
for Judges of Supreme Court, as they
claim tibet under the constitution of Indi-
ana the vacancies must be filled by ap-
pointment of the governor. The Repub-
lican candidates received full VOTE
Complete returns for the county clerk and
commissioner of Marion county, elect l
c. New, Rep, clerk by 81 majority
Thomas Johnson, commissioner, by 50
maj.
Pennsylvania Election
PHILADELPHIA, Oct Complete re-
turns foot up-Packer, $4,000; Halle
hurst, ID 900; Wimot, 10000. Lehigh,
Co. 1000 majority for Packer
Latest from Kansas.
QUINDARo, Thursday, 9th.
EDITOR DEMOCRAT We have care
fully collected all the authentic returns
so far received, and the result shows tina
the Assembly will stand thus
Free State. Pro Slavery.
Hors,, 81 Is
Council, 8
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-10-15
From the Dubuque papers of Thursday.

''hN h1N'N'N'1'1N Vh
Ohio Election.
INDIANAPOLIS, Oct a.
Further returns give about 10000
Democratic gain in As counties. Legis-
lature is probably Democratic. The
vote for Governor is close, and the result
doubtful.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-10-15

Mr.. R. j. THORNTON, with Older, Lee d CO..
Independence, is our authorized agent for that
for subscriptions, advertisements, dc. All Job
work entrusted to his care will be done fifty per
cent cheaper ana DETER than can be done else
where in this County.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-10-15
From Augusta, Ga.

AUGUSTA, GA, Oct. 1O.-Reliable
telegraphic news from Charleston an
nounee the suspension Of the Bank OF
South Carolina, State institution, oil
which G. M. Farmer is President.
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