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Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-05-09
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Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-05-09

Volume II, 1857.
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SUBSCRIBE New. You WANT AND NEED "THE
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provided the letters are Registered
Address 'PRMRIE FARMER" AZ Chrk Street,
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Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-05-09

How TO OPEN OYSTERS. Talk OF
opening oysters" said old Hurricane,
"why nothing easier if you only know
how"
"And how's how ?" inquired Star
light.
"Scotch snuff" answered old Hurri-
cane, very sententiously. Scotch snuff.
Bring it ever SO near their noses, and
they'll sneeze their lids off,"
Il know a genius" observed Meister
Karl, "who has better plan. He spreads
the bivalves in circle, seats himself in
the centre, and begins spinning a yarn.
Sometimes it's an adventure in Mexico
sometimes legend of his loves--some-
times marvellous stock operation in
Wall street. AS he proceeds, the natives
get interested-one by one they cape
with astonishment at the tremendous and
direful whoppers which are poured forth,
and as they cape, my friend wipes them
out. peppers 'em and swallows Them
"That'll do" said Starlight, with a
long sigh. 81 wish we had bushel of
the bivalves here now--they'd open easy
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-05-09
Reasons for taking the Dubuque Express
and Herald.

BECAUSE it publishes more reading matter than
any other paper in the Northwest
BECAUSE it publishes a greater variety of mat
ter than any other paper in the North
= west, E(fEk
Because It publishes more news than any other
paper in the Northwest.
BEoarsE it uniformly contains later news than
any other paper.
BECAUSE it is paper well printed and always
readable.
Because it is better printed than any other pa
Because it always contains the best local re-
ports.
Because it always contains the hest Geographic
dispatches. m
BECAUSE its intelligence is reliable. -..8
Because it contains more information relative TO
the Western country than any other
paper
BEeAvSr it is Independent, and under the con-
troll Of no clique or faction.
Because it seeks to promote public and private
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Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-05-09

One Of the, young ladies that visited
the o. s. ship Portsmouth, the other day,
who was not supposed to have the slight
est knowledge of nautical parlance, asked
Captain Dornin why the aftermost sail
was like tyranical mother. The gallant
captain scratched his head over it awhile,
and then guy it up Because it's a
spanker, modestly lisped the important
young miss. at
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-05-09
2,15O,OOO

1t will seem that the aggregate amount
is not as much by about one half as was at
first anticipated! Very much of the land
on the routes was found to be already Ia
ken up. From these lands the railroad
companies will realize, OH an average five
dollars per acre, making the magnificent
sum of $40, $50, 900 for the construction
of railroad in the State. This is no small
item, and will contribute much to the
growth, prosperity and wealth of Iowa. 1t
will have the tendency to increase the val
ne of lands adjacent to those granted to
the companies, and bring them into cnl-
tivation much sooner than if the grant had
been made Muscatine Journal. -
How TO WASH FLANNEL.-Some wash
erwomen passess quite knack in washing
flannel, so as to prevent it fulling. 1t is
not the soap-suds, nor the rlnsing waters,
that thicken up flannel in washing but the
rubbing of it. Cloth is fulled by being
"pounced.and jounced" in the stocks of
the fulling mill with soap-suds. The ac-
ton Of rubbing flannel on the wash board
is just the same as that Of the fulling mill.
Flannel, therefore, should always be wash
ed in very soap-suds, which will remove
the dirt and grease, by squeezing, better
than hard rubbing will in weak soap-suds.
1t should also be rinsed out of the soap in
warm water, and never in cold, as the fib-
res of the wool do not shrink up as much
in warm water after coming out of the
warm soap-suds. Great care should be
taken to rinse the soap completely out of
the flannel. This advice will apply to
the washing of blankets, the same as il
does to the washing of flannel. Scientific
Ameican. st
BOILED BREAD PuDpING.-Grate half
pound of stale bread, pour over it pint
of hot milk, and leave the mixture to soak
for an hour in covered basin; then beat
it up with the yolks of two eggs. Put
the whole into covered pasin just large
enough to hold it, which must be tied up
in cloth and placed in boiling water for
half an hour.
LUsUs NATuRALE.-M Mason L. Bark
ley, of Jasaminie couny, has mare that
produced two colts, a few days ago; one of
which was horse and the other mule
colt They were both good sized and
perfectly formed This is certainly a
remarkable phenomenon, and the like of
which we do not remember ever to have
seen noticed but once before. What is
still more singular, Mr.. Barley is not
aware that his mare was ever bred to
horse at all during the past year.
The Kansas Herald Of Freedom says,
there are the names of three thousand
voters registered in Johnson county,
where there, are not fifty legal voters.
There names belong to the members of a
secret lodge in Missouri.
WHAT rs LEGAL TENDER American
gold coin in any amount-American
silver to five dollars-three cents pieces
to the amount of thirty cents, and one
cent pieces to the amount of ten cents,
are legal tender. atsa "
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-05-09
Churches, Societies, and Time Of Meeting


Congregational Rev. Mr.. RoBERTs, every
Sabbath at l01a A. M. and 61a p. NJ.
Methodist, Rev. Mr.. Hoop, 1917 Am.
Baptist, on the lst and Bird Sabbaths of every
month, at the School House, at 101a A. NJ This
Society is in want of a Pastor. ~
Free Presbyterians, Rev. Mr.. FRAZER.
Wesleyan Methodists, Rev. Mr. SMITH.
Odd, Fellows, every Tuesday night, at 61la
O'Clock, over ID. S. Davis Store.
Good Temphrs, every Friday evening, at 611aa
o'clock, over ID. S. Davis s Store.
Quasqueton Iibmry Association, every Mon.
day evening, at G. !. O'Clock, at School House
Hail..
Mutual Protection Society, meets quarterly.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-05-09

A jolly old darkey down South bought
himself new shiny hat, and when il
commenced raining he put it under his
coat. When asked why he did not keep
his hat on his head, he replied De
hats mine-bought him wild my own
money-head longs to massa--let him
fake keer he own property
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-05-09
81 Il III 0 I 0 us.

Very AwKwARD.-Som of our read
ers may remember the curious account
of man, who died suddenly in New
York while since, over whose face, as
his body was exposed at the grave, a
sudden shade and light passed SO strange
ly, that the friends removed it back to
the house, and kept up frictions all night
trying to restore it to life. We learn
since, that some of the anxious friends of
the deceased visited New York at the
time, and tried to induce the physician,
who attended the dead man in his last
illness, to 60 up and try his skill towards
his restoration. DR.. S. listened awhile
incredulously, but at last seemed to
believe the story of his informant.
"But," said he, 81 hope that you
won't be able to restore him-I really
hope you won't"
why ?" asked his visitor, in amaze
ment.
"Well," said the Doctor, :" don't see
how he would be able to get along-it
would be awkward for him-for his liver
and heart are in that jar on the shelf"
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-05-09

Some years since, Mr.. 49,, of Rox-
bury, Mass, very covetous man, lost
his only son James; an event which over
whelmed him with sorrow. The minister
came to comfort him, and in the course
of conversation remarked, that such chas.
tisements of Providence were mercies IN
Disguise; that although in the death Of
his son, he had suffered severe and
irreparable misfortune, yet undoubtedly
his own reflections had suggested some
sources of consolation. s
Yes" exclaimed the weeping but
still provident father, "Jim was a mon
sirous eater -
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Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-05-09


Said Dinah to Sambo, as they were
taking loving promenade
"What your 'pinion bout de married
life ? tink it be de most happiest?''
"Well, tell you, dat ar pend alto
gedder how dey enjoy demselves."
Lord Chancellor Clare, on one occa-
sion, while Curran was addressing him in
most important case occupied himsell
with favorite spaniel seated near him
Curran having ceased speaking through
Indignation or malice prepense, Lord
Clare raised his head and asked
"Why don'tyou proceed, Mr.. Curran?''
II thought your Lordships were in
consultation" replied Curran.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-05-09
Gcdey's ladies EsooE.


fJNHE Twenty-ffth year Of publication by the
4 same publisher. The only Ladies' Book
acknow ledgcd by the La,i Of this country us
worthy of Its name We desire the reader to
pursue the following principal points OF atirae-
ton for 1857. ltcontains 100 pages of reading
in every months number--4iot beginning with
large numbers OF pages in Jssntulry and d,cr,as
ing t'lroughoutthe year
Beautiful steel plates, line n4ezetint. in every
number. Godey's reliable seed fashion Plates
(coiored) inevery number, the on V fashion Lat
considered as authority. Knitting net, netting
and embroidering printed in colors
MUSIC
Two pages are given monthly. Easy Lessons
in drawing are given monthly. Gudev'*inya
liable receipts, worth alone three dollars year.
for cooking, the toilet sick room, nursery and
miscellaneous housekeeping receipts. Diagrams.
and Plans. with complete directions for tie lad~si
to cut their own dresses. Also, patterns for chill
dren's dresses, both male and female Embrvi
derry and Brodeire Anglaise patterns every month
IA great variety.
THE NURSERY.
This department isinvaluable to every mother
Model cottages-great attention paid TO this de
partnent. A Tratisc on the Hair, Identifying
of this most valuable ornament to both sexes
Undoubted receipts model cottages, model cot
tage furniture, patterns for window curtains, rnu
sic, erstehet work knitting, netting patchwork,
crotchet flower work hair braidiug, ribbon work,
chenille work, lace color work, childrvns and in
t'lnts clothes, caps, ehemisettes, bpnnets, cloaks
evening dNsses, fancy articles, head dresse. hair
deessing- bridal dresses, mantillas, riding habits.
morning and evening dresses, talIias, robes du
charnbre, caps and cloaks of fur in season-in
fine every thing tbatcan interest lady, will find
its appropriate place in her own book. sa
Rememaer that the Ladies' Book has always
given steel engrayings throughout the year, not
publishing them in January and February Nos.
and then emitting them. In the Ladies Book
alone you receive what no other S Magazine can
furnish you with.
TERMS: 3%#
Oneeo?y enc year, 50 two copies one year, or
one copy twey years 50: five copies one year, and
an extra copy to tsie person sending the club $40:
eight copies one year SIS eleven copies one year
800 To insure what You order being certainly
scnts address l.. A. Cooley.
No. Els Chesnut Street, Philadelphia.
Specimens sent to any one addressing the
editor.
.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-05-09

Are You Catholic p NO, I'm, a
Nova Scotian,' said the witness, quite
simply. Well, that's new creed,
quoth the lawyer; should not the witness
be sworn on blue nose potatoe . The
Court was in doubt and left the question
open. s..a
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-05-09
HOTEL FOR SALE.

HAVING other business on my hands, sufh
IL cient to occupy my whole time and at
tention, propose to sell my HOTEL PROPER
TY in the town of Q,iasqueton immediately
The first applicant will stand the best chance.
l5-tf 81 J.. c. BlDWELL.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-05-09

There is an inscription ON tombstone
at La Pointe, Lake Superior. which reads
as follows:
, John Smith. accidently shot as mark
Of affection by his brother
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-05-09
THE LAND GRANTS.

We learn from reliable authority that
the land granted by the act of Congress
for the construction of Railroads in Iowa
has been apportioned and the respective
number of acres to which the different
roads therein named are entitled, is as
follows: 4xe
Burlington & Mssours $4,000
Mississippi d Missouri 100000
Iowa Central, (from Lyons) 100000
Dubuqne & Pacific 100000
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-05-09

Millions for de fence as the darkev
said when bull was chasing him through
a field. 1900 &
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-05-09

John, how wish it was as much the
fashion to trade wives as TO trade horses.
Why 80. Dick?'
before night '
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-05-09
A Western poet witnessed pugilistic
which he thus immortallzed

And Isaac he pitched into hymn,
And hymn pitched into he; 4.s.
Ye wayo they fytts it was sin.
And horrybel to see.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-05-09

WHAT Is LEGAL TENDER American
gold coin in any amount-American
silver to five dollars-three cents pieces
TO the amount of thirty cents, and one
cent pieces to the amount of ten cents,
are legal tender. ataa
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-05-09

Z APANNED NARA fun assortment az
- Japanned Ware, such as Tea Trays, Cal.
Boxes, Lard Lamps, Candlestichs, Tea CAM.
tiers, De. DE, OF superior finish in store and fol
sale by f. A. ALEXANDER.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-05-09

GUGAR BOXES.-Four dozen Fine Sugar
~ BoXes, to he had cheap Of
L. \, ALEXANDER.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-05-09

INUBS.-Six dozen superior Wash Tubs Just
Il received and iog sale low bv
L. A. ALEXANDER.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-02-04
WORCESTER SCHOOL OF DEsIGl
AND
academy Of Fine sa3'tS.
lF pEsIql

This institution is established for the purpose Of afford
Ing thorough instruction In every department ofart Wor
cester though rich in educational privileges has no other
school for this object Citizens interested IN the Of
envy might be located In the city Of which they Justly
proud. Glasses will be formed for children and YOUTH
who will be taught to draw from the object ITSELF also
designi beginning with the most simple elements. The
chief aim will be to teach pupils TO think aud act for them
selves to be original rather than COPY the faults others
The constant novelty In designing Is gratifying TO the
tive mind OF childhood, while the power thus acquired
satisfies the demands Of intellect In It's deeper deVelope.
ments. Students more advanced, who are making the
study Of art profession will receive instruction in every
style OF drawing and psintng, including skechng and
painting from Nature. and from Life.
Facilities will be afforded to pupils who desire 10 pur
sue the study Of Modern Languages and Music 10 con
necton with Painting.
Miss Nj TMoaINE ROBINSON, the Principal Of this
Academy invites the friends Of Education and lovers Of
Art to visit her roomB which will be opened Doc. lae,
me 26T Main Street. dU mis-
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-02-04
CARRIAGES CARRIAGES
o. BLOOD q SONS

y. bIINJOlJ 90 oJINo
Having taken the old stand Canal etreet formerly
cupied by WIN. WOOD, beg leave to inform the publ
that they are now prepared TO 10 order, and will
keep constantly on hand, All kinds Of Carriages,
made Of the best materials and workmanship Particular
attention paid to all kinds Of Carriage Repairing.
at
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-02-04
FLANNELs, FLANNELs.

FLANNELS, FLANNELs.
Bales Domet Fannels, 1911 cents.
Wool Sc 20 cents
Gray TwilIed " (aIl wool) rs cents.
1" Red twilled Flannes, tall woo) % cents.
yard wide White FlanneIs % cents.
Cotton Fiannels, 10 cents.
BLANKETS. large size. only $780, CURTAIN MUS
LINs from 12i cents. CRASHES of all kinds. TABLE
DAMASK, Bleached and Brown. BROWN COVERS,
from Is cents. NAPKINS, all Linen, from $1.25 per
dozen. BLEACHED LINEN COVERS slightly dam
aged by water, S.4 only $l,O0. LINEN D0YLIES.
large size, only 81 cents. EMBOSSED COVERS all col.
nrs, only S1,25.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-02-04

MFRS. M. ". GARDENERS BALSAM
I'VE An excellent remedy for Coughs Colds, and all 81
etions Of the Throat and lungs, for sale by
GEO SPURR, 20l Main street
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-02-04

method has long been sought for to insert in dur
able manuer Dagurreotype Mkenesses to Head Stones
and Monuments have been manufacturing these Gases
for the last two years. and warrant then to secure
the picture for number of years,
The outside case is made of Parian Marble, AMI the
box which encoses the picture and keeps in of
great pererEaon for long number of years. is made of
brass,--G screW Boa. 1t makes very neat job on
Head Stone Monument. They are used in Greenwood
Cemetery, Mount Auburn, Laurel Hil and many other
Cemeteries in the Uuit9d States
liberal discount made to Marble dealers and Daguer-
OF engravngs will be sent to any address, ree with price
list Address,
L. BALDWIN, Agent of Dlausoleum Dag Co.
% dSm 1856 Broadway, New York.
GINGER's SEW ING MACHINES
These celebrated machines are in practical and prof
table use in all parts Of the civilized world. In all the
various trades and in sewing every sort Of fabric either
OF cloth or leather .hey have been fully tried and APP
fail to work, but SINGERS Machines
Always Operate Perfectly,
being strong durable, and plee in contrvance and
workmanship perfect Sewing Machine kept employed
affords clear profit of $1,000 year, but imperfect
one is of constant vexaon and loss The entire
reliability of our machines great reason for their
unparalleled popularity.
MACHINES FOR FAMILY SEWING,
Of ail and delicate constructions recommended by
other manufactures Such machines made to catch
the eye MT to perform substantial work The truth Is
family sewing machRes ought to be stronger than any
other, because they into less skifu hands than when
sold to manufacturers and used for greater variety
OF work. Inc machines which have proved bst Tor all
other purposes, must be be best for family and they
are Singers The speed of yur machines has lately been
doubled No other compare with them in quantity of
work.
New machines of the latest improved STYLE will be ex
changed liberal terms for old sewing machines Of
make Tor operative machines of other mauufac-
turers. Local agents wanted to sell our machines.
N B. All persons desiring full information about
ing machines ban it by applying for copy OF 81.
NJ Singer Co.'S Gazette paper devoted entirely to the
subject It will be sent gratis. l, M. SINGER co.
Principal Office, 81 3 Broadway, New York,
BRANCH OFFICES.
Al Hanover ST., Boston, 142 Chestnut st., Phila.
80 Westminster ST., Provi los Baltimore St., Baltimore.
dence. East Forth st. Cincinnati.
274 Broad St, Newark N J. Ohicago, Illinois
347 Broadway, Albany, NY. 65 North Fourth st Louis
Gloversvlle N. Y. 81 st. Charles st., new Or
9S Chapel st., New Haven. leans.
IL Buchanan St, Glasgow. 20 Dauphin st., Mobile.
Scotland.
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CLoAKs, CAPEs, TALMAs.

CLOAKS, CAPES, TALMAS.
In this department we have Grand Opening every
day where be and the very latest and richest styles
varying in price from $l.G8 mp, LndIes's Cloths
All Wool and Cotton aud Wool Ladies' Cloths in every
color and quality, cheap. Velvets, Velvcts. We
are rec living weekly invoices Of real Lyons Veves which
we can sell to defy competition. We have also
cheap.
gag Dog Ribbed Hose, in all cOOrs, only rs
cents pair