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Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-02-07
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A yAsxErs KANSAS FERRY TICKET.

We are permitted to copy the follow
ing anecdotc from private letter just
received by a gentleman of this city from
brother now in Kansas. The Yankee
referred to is the right kind of man to
deal with the Border Ruffians in Kansas.
/" You know the test to which the Mis-
sourians subject all travellers who make
their appearance at any of their ferries
and ss& to be crossed into Kansas. Some
days since, a slab-sided Yankee arrived
at one of the Northern Missouri landings
with train of plumber of various sorts.
By way of testing him, the ferryman
asked him what stock he had.
"Wall," says the Yankee, "I've got
two horses, yoke Of oxen and two
keows."
"That's enough" replied the ferry
man, "you can't cross here"
"Why not?" inquired the Yankee.
The fcrryman told him that his instruc-
tons were not to cross any body that
couldn't pronounce the word "cow.'
But said keoss, persisted the Yam
kee.
"Wcll, you can't cross here" rather
gruffly replied Charon.
"But I've got tickets emitting me to
cross" replied the Yankee.
The ferryman replied that he did not
know Of anybody who had right to sell
tickets.
"But | have got them, any way"
The ferryman demanded sight of the
tickets, whereupon Mr.. Yankee stepped
back a little, hauled out a revolver in
each hand, crying -" Them's the tick
cts, and l am bound to cross this ferry,
keows or no keows p'--Aar. Journal.
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LESS ADVERTISING THAN ANY PAPER
NOW PUBLISHED In THE NEST
Terms $500, invariably in advance.
CLUB RATES ::


An extra col ia every instance To the ret>erl
getting up the club, and also the following
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-02-07

RHEUMATISM VS.. AsrHMA.-I must re
late little incident, saysa correspondent,
which happened last summer, on board
the " Hendrick Hudson" After the
passengers had retired to their berths, the
following dialogue ensued in the ladies'
cabin, of which the door was left partly
open, to promote the circulation of air.
A rheumatic lady and an asthmatic old
lady could not be satisfied with reference
to the door. They kept singing out, in
alternate strains from their night caps
the rheumatic -
Chambermaid, shut that door!
shall die ="
The asthmatic -" Chambcrmaid, OPP
en- that door! ! shall die r'
So the contention went on for some
time, and the yellow maid, with ban
danna handkerchief on her head, was
fairly flustered. AT last an old gentleman
disturbed by the alteration, and not
wishing to show any Partially. sang out
from his own berth:
Chambcrmaid, for Heavens sake
open that door and kill one of those Ia
dies, and then shut it and kill t'other."
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-02-07

A LAWYER CAN DE OUTwrrrED.-At-
torncy c., of Providence, was a very
able lawyer; but he sometimes got "sold'
by those who made no pretensions to the
arts of wit and ehicanery that are usually
attributed to the "long heads" of the
legal profession. One day an old farmer
from the adjoining county entered his
Office saying: "Good morning, Mr.. c.
"Good morning" replied the lawyer,
surveying the countryman carefully, and
querying in his mind wonder how
much can make out of you, old chap?
" Take seat sir"
al have come to consult you on the
propriety of commencing suit against
my ncighbor, Mr.. g., in regard to the
boundary line between our land, which,
believe. he has overstepped."
g Yes, sir, please state the case," re-
piled the lawyer, in tone that showed he
was ready for business. The country
man then proceeded to state everything
in his neighbours favor, against himself,
as though it was his own story and as
he concluded, lawyer c. remarked
"very good evidence, sir, very good;
everything is in your favor; you will be
sure to win the case. if brought in court. -
lis there anything to pay 90 asked
the man, rising to leave.
Oh no, nothing, sir: but you will
let me proceed with the case at oncc?"
mo, guess not; you have just deci-
dcd against me; have told my neigh
boris side and not my own, which conse-
quently. as You say, is against me, and ii
would not be prudent to commence a
suit; | will settle it with him." and he
turned to the door.
- But hold on, sir; you had better
bring in your papers and let me examine
them; may have been too hasty in my
conclusions"
Oh no, sir; | am much obliged to
you for your advice. am satisfied with
out going to law" and the countryman
made an awkward bow as he passed out,
while Lawyer c. responded with NUT
tered curse.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-02-07
LACES, UNDER SLEEVES.

Chimesctts, White and Mourning Collars, Dim
ity Bands. plain and emb"idcrcl Linen Hand
kerchiefs, Wrought and Wove Liacn Edgings,
en- broidcred carnbric and muslin Edgings ami
lnsertings, white, black. and colorcd Grapes.
black lace and mourning Walls, blue, brown and
green Barppc for Walls
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-02-07
BONNETS IL 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, Pumes and Straw Trimmings. Opera
Hoods, Infants Hoods.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-02-07
LAW SUITS

4 RE UNDERSTANDINGS all accounts on
N my books, now due, must bc settled by the
LIST day Of Jan, 1857 | must and will have
money. 1t cannot he put off any longer.
Dee. Is, 1856 ID. S. DAVIS.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-02-07

A LII KINDS of PRODUCE, SUCH AS
~ Wheat, Corn. Butter, Eggs, Potatoes. Pork,
and anything the farmer has to sell can find a
market at my store. j. NJ. BENTHALL.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-02-07
WHITE GOODS.

Bleached Muslins, plain and fg'd Jnconets,
plain and dotted Swiss Null, Victoria and Bish
op Lawns, Drapcry Muslin. Briliante, Diaper
Linen and Cotton Table Diaper Table Spreads
French and domestic Ginghams. A fine assert
ulrnt of
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-02-07
HI @ lie X "

Ladies' Kids, Cashmcre, Isle Thread, silk
and Cotton Gloves, Misses worsted and cotton
Gloves, Ladies' worsted Gauntlcts and Under
Sleeves, Misses worsted Lcggings, Ladies' and
Misses Gents and Boys J.. ,se and Half Hose,
of every description. Gents Berlin lined, Lise
Thread, Cashmcrc, Cotton, Buck and Leather
Gloves. Gents Fur Collars and Worstcd Leg
Viurs Ctatino Cut,
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-02-07

ERESH OYSTERS always on hand by
II j. NJ. BENTHALL.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-02-07
YANKEE NOTIONS

OF all kinds. Buttons, Threads, Needles, Pin.
Tapes, Bobbins, Combs, Stays, and in fact c,
erything in that line usually kept in variet
store: And to the ladies in particular he woul
say that he has still ON hand a quantity of tina
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-02-07
SKIRT CORD.

\ large lot Of Shawls of different varieties an,
qualities. Long and Square WOODEN Shawls
Ernine Cloth, Cashmerc, plain and figured
Also q few Cloaks left
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-02-07
Plaid Dress Goods, Latest STYLES.
Trifsaa,lin .S

OF every description, for Coaks and Dresses
More Antiques, Velvet Ribbons, Fringcs, But.
tons Gallons Dress Protectors .fe
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-02-07

JAPANNED WARE.-A full assortment of
81 Jalanned Ware, such as Tea Trays, Cake
Boxes. Lard lamps, Candlesticks, Tea CAMS
tiers. DE, de, of superior finish. in store and for
sale by f. A. ALEXANDER.
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For am Paris OF One WEST.
BALTIMORE AND ONO RAILROAD.
NEW AND IMPROVED ARRANGEMENTS

NEW AND IMPROVED ARRANGEMENTS
TNIREE TRAINS DAILY from Baltimore for Cum
Il bertrand, Wheeling, and all parts OF the West.
ACCOMMODATION TRAIN viii (cxcept
Gas, connecting with from Philadelphia
Washington Junction. will stations and
bertrand al O'Clock, p.
MAIL TRAIN (excei Sunday
az 80, and reaches Wheeling by T.
wood with Columbus indianapolis
VILE Cleveland Toledo, Detroit Chicago 81 looi Cairo aud
mediate points
Sd Tue TRAIN leaves daily al Z D. M connecting will,
express ior Cincinnati Cairo, Chicago
places.
places the West nearly Mules shorter
The time 10 these places Il ALEC uncqnaled
checked through Columbus Cincinnati indianapolis
ST. Louis.
Passengers and baggage transferred at all pous free
THROUGH TICKETS will be sold 20 all the large In tho West
the possible
Washington city.
second class u attached 10 the mail train
from Baltimore Washington snire
Cumberland oakland They morning express
which leaves Cumberland 80 and reaches Wheeling
at 2 IN.
Passengers from Washington ample for meals Wash
ington Junction.
This The only route by which through tickets and baggage checks
can be obtained IN Washington
FoR WAY PASSENGERS
Cumberland and the beyond Piedmont
astwardly Wheeling
Cumberland reaching Baltimore
The FREDERICK TRAIN starts at except sunday stopping
stations. Leaves Frederick at o. arriving Bnlore
at ~ 30,
the EiIIcoTTs MILLS TRAIN Camden station at s. M
and 800 Leaves Ecotts Mills at "a NJ, and 7So, M
W. s wooDeDE
Jan 17--df Master of Transportation.
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half Of said beef and pork must DO delivered az each the
roaung the LIST day Of June 1855 unless earlier dey
should b. required By 1s s q this bureau Payment to be
dasr must specify Their prices separately and dn n e a.
delivery, covering all expenses and all charges.
day November 1857 Of January 1855 and
weighing NOT less than six hundred pounds net weight each The
cod shoulders of mutton and ends Of sticking pieces and
marked Nos q and the drawing delneaion Of the
fore and hind aaare Of an OK which viii DC attached 70 and '
The remainder ne carcass, insead q osn0 ed ,o a"sr a,.5
sh pieces na less than eight pounds nor moro han
The pork must be packed from fed hogs saus
tho at day November 1857 and the first day Of
excluding heads ioes neo, shoulders, hams legs, feet butts
rumps lard and all refuse pieces and must be Gu, uh sao ana
Bon, The beef and pork
Island Isle Of May Key West solar ononiaga solar
ube salt and the bst must have Ave ounces Of fine pulve
salt Will make IL and must be perfectly
Each barrel must contain 200 pounds weight pork
aud OF weight in either article win be paid for
wheok slaves and headings the slaves TO be not
,re arss Of an inch thick they must be hoped
including the iron hoops with the best whteoak or hickory
half inch in width on each og and one Of one and an
eighth each chime aud each TO be of sixteenth of
an Of the internal Of thirty
gallons aud the iron hoops must be well painted with red lead
Navy the be- with The contractors name and
buns stavc with the letter Q p the may be.
The beef and pork VIII unless Otherwise directed BY the chief
navysds aforesaid aud BY some sworn inspector Of sailed pro
but their charges paid by the respective
coutraos who likewise have the barrels put good shipping
yards Aforesaid after Inspection and at their expense
amount U q a viii be and twenty per eena
in viii be withheld from the amount Of each payment to be
the respective which viii be paid until The
con a s'a sn m o. as TO on g he
within the prescribed period 10 case o. failure on the par. q The
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Proposals for Fuel.

QuARTERaAsrfRs ofrIcE MARINE CoRs,
Washington, May 10, 1857.
SEALED PROPOSALS will be received at this of
~ Monday 1857 supplying guam
Of wood and coal be required from LIST July 1857 3o
1853 for the marines stationed Washington d. C.
wood best oak saping and the coal best anthracite
be delivered piled and measured and the coal weighed
such points
direct of the United States the coal weigh
the Further information be had appca
this Office.
Proposals be addressed Major G. Lindsay ~ c. and
Proposals Washington D. c."
cgenocr star and States viii publish the above twice
I'LL 18th june 1857 and send BILL with copy Of advertisement
% for payment
1d-2awtlbJunct
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NAVY DKrARrarSr,

Navy DKrARrrSu
Bureau Of Construction, &e, June "a 1857.
DNllE Bureau will receive sealed proposals. spocif-
cations and plans until the 2i day Of next
fbr the coaraoon IF Steam Propeller S N Var" authorized
The proposals must be Ior the hull ars ana spare spars rigging
s s pk s ars sn swss Nj oaas aasn9 ana ca
and spare work with all the equipments and outfits Of ship
men, provisions Stores and armament
The armament stores and provisions will be furnished by the
The specifications fully used
method and sizes Of seng the detail and Of
for captain wardrom for II steerage officers apart
rooms Nc sick bay, magazines sherooms spirit holds,
chain ana other lockers aso the Dimensions Of the sar boats and
Upon application TO the comandan yard the bidder
will furnish the ship aud which, plans
must provide capacity and convenient stowage
The plans be working drawings which ship
built showing the nboard arrangements the aotmen OF space for
ects equipment outfits provisions and stores the arrangement
the machinery and tho disposition Of the coal There also be
plan Oh The sails showing the courses top sails top gallant sails b
The plans be accompanied by model which with the draw
ngs of the hull must be scale OF inch foot
The ship be pierced for chase stern brose ports,
the latter less than twelve number each side be
II feet inches from port inches
above the deck the ports a inches fore and an and ss inches
weight provided displacement
be 100 tons Of 22l0 pounds
The total complement 205 persons
the ship must stow provisions Cor 100 days and nr 90 days
days full steamng, and the vessel TO make under alone her
deep load draut The deeplod
draught of water, when fully equipped pro
Nisions and OF all kinds, ready
ID feet and the lowest sill be feet above the load
line.
propeller up; boilers
scope chimney that the ship not be impaired cruiser
der sail, for which she l. intended.
The bidder viii the time considered complete
the ship for together with the price fully equipped before
named.
The object Of the department inviting proposals to obtain the
very best shpofwar that the mercantile produce, aud
proposals will be received from ship builders only
The proposals. specifications drawings which conform TO The
conditions prescribed and combine the greatest number Of adj
viii he selected and the the OF
the department before contract will be made, The reputation of
bidders successful Will have weight The
hcns drawings and models of parties obtaining the contract
can be Withdrawn by them.
Juno 2Y--2lwIwf
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Proposals for live Oak.
NAVY DKrAnrnKu,
Bureau Of Construction, NC, ]


CEALED PROPOSALS for delivering 80 900 cubic
promscuou each Of the yards Charles
town, Massachusetts Brooklyn New York; Philadelphia and
opor Virginia. viii be received at this bureau until the 18th June,
1857
These proposals Proposals that they
distinguished from other business letters The
for all the yards ba, must be for the whole quantity
yard and required by law, must be accompanied by suitable
guarantee the form Of which Is herewith given.
snreues IN the full estimated amount viii be required sign the
contract and additional and collateral security 10 will
pleicd.
all deliveries timber due proportion
OF the difficult and crooked otherwise there will
held such further addition the 10
judged expeien the public interest until
each bill when in pae by the commandment the yard
will be paid by such the contractor within
thirty days after Its presentation TO him.
viii be stipulated that default be
parties Of the t part delivering all the timber named
Of the quality aud the time and place provided then
will forfeit
agreed the be paid Ia the delivery
thereof which be recovered from time to me according
aetof Ia that provided approved March
The cubic be delivered each viii
lowing cubic feet OF keelons
ae Tor lower seis stern posts stern posi- Knees lore deadwoo,
all siding Is 20 inches and hooks siding Ia 10
These pieces be number tho proportions in which
into the construction of shpofwar conforming substantially
shape, length character with those heretofore with
Of corresponding siding the moulds Of which
the yards named.
$4,000 siding Is Is inches about equ
each 5000 cubic feet siding all
these being length from 10 To IL feet having
fair OF from 10 % 80 inches IN that length
crook also 5000 cubic feet siding Is and is inches length from "a
20 feet.
to straight fair timber aud
showing Of not loss than three ous the siding be cut from
within 30 miles which satisfactory evidence
viii be required 10y the conandant Of the yard be delivered in
espeye yards risk and the subject
hall delivered before the LIST day August 1885, the
remainder or before the LIST of July 1859.
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DoOKs FROM LONDON

Finders Beauties Moore bound IN Tuf
morocco, Illustrated 20 se engraving 60
Powers ~ loneliness VOL folio, uogrco aud
nla tracd with 20 groups q eac aur Gne eSecreJ steel
STA
The Pictorial sunday P, VOL foao, half bound n Turkey mo
Illustrated with engfaying ncd and steel ana
with maps $40.
Hisiry description u tho woei Fair m ISL Illustrated BY
beauia eugravg vols, 4to, nncy Turkey no
CO.. SRI
rogsrths Works steel eagraSss by the arsi ar
ists, , vols. fto Turkey nogoceo si6.
shakespeare vols. n,oros intraici from
q the greatest aud iet the ago
sal
June 80 rRAvcK TAYLOR
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mo. 5s0.l
Notice

or EsaliiasmaH Of three additional Land o6o in tie Territory
gf NbrdSid.
TN pursuance of the act of Congress approved
March 3D. 1857 entitled "An establish three additional
land districts the Territory Of Nebraska 10 be called respectively
the DISTRICT
"DskorA DISTRICT hereby declared and made
districts been established fol
lows, viz:
For nsIRicr" al Brownsville
the 'ssoulH pIarIx DISTRICT Nebraska City.
Dakota said Territory.
my city Washington, this thirteenth day
of April, 1861
order o the President:
Jos s WILSON
Acting Commissioner of General Land once.
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proposals for Naval supplies.
NAVY DrrArrMrNr,


bureau Of Construction Equipment, and Hepars
CEALED PROPOSALS 10 furnish naval supplies for
HS ysss ending o sa iSSs ss T nss 0s % %
must be endorsed "i 70, Naea suais' Bareaa u ccnarao
The materials and ARTICLES embraced in the classes named are par
such desire onr application % the commandments Of tho re-
pecye yards the nearest thereto aud those Of all
being the dealers each such portions viii be fur
ned as are aey Eegnre for bids The commandment and navy
yards only from which may be Judged whether
win be desirable 70 make application for them. go
Of the printed schedules in strict conformity herewith or they viii
very best quality, cononabe 10 sample
packages may the expense risk Of tho
tor and all subject TO The inspection measurement count
Bidders are referred 10 he yards for samples particular
scpon Of the articles and all other things being equal preference
will BIO given TO articles of American manufacture 80
accompanied by written guarantee the form Which herewith
Those only may accepted notified the
will be forwarded thereafter practicable which
they will be required TO execute within ten days aer its rec at The
post Office or navy agency named by them.
surees the full amount viii be required sign the contract and
their responsibility certified 10 by United States district Judge, United
states district attorney eos'lor OF As additional seea
unui the contract shall have eighty per
each bin approved in ra by the comnanan OF the resee
yards win be paid the agent within thirty days after lis
ii i stipulated in the contract that &c default be made by the parties
the FIRST par, IN delivering all any Of The articles mentioned in
class bid for in this contract Of the quality and the time and
suree viii pay money
exceeding twice the OF such Glass; which be recovered
the Congress that
yiied, approved March 3, 1913,
Nos. g. O. Ito be delivered fourth before
fourth by the 10th July fourth by the
Goth September and the remainder the it cenbcr 1858 Classes
and the whole by the 18th May, 1868 The remaining classes
be delivered onetouh part on or before the LIST september next
fourth before the LIST December next
April and the before the 30
earlier required with notice of twelve days, comprising
delivery proportion of each article Class 10 and all fol
lowing quantities articles
they be furnished like and conditions
days the the commandant the
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their be doubcd1hc undersigned has invent
obtained from the United States for the
combination o. machinery for converting seed
process from The through the
roue preparation and spinning machinery until Is ready fr ship
mcnt weaving.
The saving from this process viii be at least
aud yarns made from the hhe nbroken and uninurd by the
rion OF the machinery q the used and dis
changc ~ viii be about hy and heavier, apd
wa command The markets q the world dtancing all competition at
advanced prices.
The undersigned prepared dispose privileges
PATENT and planters VIII be informed complete
stucons how TO ~ how TO obtain machinery
other necessary particulars on application addressed
Dec e-2Gwlyh GEORGE g HENRY Mobile.
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French Novels.
U,EvERINo.
ncents

VNEVERIN0. Par George Sand. 20 cents
i Jeanne. rar George sand 40
lsidora. Par George sand - cents
Mauprat Par Georfe sand 10 cents.
Gabriel Par George sand 20 conts,
jacques. Par George Sand. 20
Horace Par George Sand, a. ccnts,
Modesto Mgn0n. Far Tsalrtc 20 cents
lea Chowans. Par Balxc, 80 cents
Z, tanile Alan, par Applause karr IS
a. uscoaae, Par George sand. - cents.
Dpux. Histories. Par Eugene Sue ~
ALMA Paul.. Par fival 30 cents.
Theatre Complet. Par Baksc.. 90 cents.
4 Creole. Par feval 20 cent?
Martin de Freytas Par Dumas 20
Jacques Jacques H. Par Dumas 20
And many others at the same low range procs.
May 20 FRANCK TAYLOR