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The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1858-11-11
FlOwering of a Bow!

"A letter 10 the Lancaster Times gives
an account of the singular phenomenon
" hhcli has been alluded to in the news
papers--that of a flower growing from
human flesh. 1t seems that certain
child in Lancaster, at two years of age,
became afflicted with the hip disease.
and fingered ON and grew, having attain ]
ed to the age Of Ia yearsIat,the time, of
HI his death, few. weeks since During a
period OF nine months previous to his
death, numerous Assesses were formed
and the lad was nearly reduced to a
skeleton. A day or two previous to his
death, during the night, a double stem
and two flowers grew from the, calf of
one Of his legs, a little below the knee
joint, the limb being apparently much
swollen. The writer states that ahun-
dreds of seeds were found in the troom
after the boys death, similar to, those of
the passion flower, and all say the flow
er resembles the passion rose The at
tending physician, Dr. Hawley. deemed
it so wonderful as to require other wit
nesses to testify to the fact. and he accor-
dinghy called in DR.. Stevens, the Rev.
Mr.. Walker, and others. This flower
fungus grew in one night to the height
of 81 inches, and has since been sent to
this city where it is undergoingaA thor
ough investigation, and will be no doubt
Autographed and described by those
having having good opportunity to enter into
3 ADVERTISING As an instance of fhe
advantages of liberal advertising !, we
would mention the success of Messrs.
BoLLEs, SMITH q Co., of this CITY. pro !.
prietors of Christie's Ague Baisam-
Halls Balsam for the Lungs, Bakers
Pain transformations of whose merit
and efficacy there is no dispute This
f d has recently removed to new store
at l24-Lake street, which they have fit.
ted up in style to make it one of the
finest houses in Chicago, and have omen.
ed it as the Great Western DEPOT for
the sale of all patent medicines-the only
place Of the kind in Chicago, Their,
trade extends over the immense country,
to the North, West and Southwest Of
Chicago and its principal supplies are
received from this itirml Their catalogue
OF goods embracesiall the kinds of pro
prietary medicines now in use.
Mr.. Smith, the general travelling agent,
who is now in this city. is one Of the
most prompt and energetic business me ii
Of our acquaintance. He informs us
that they are now advertising in upwards
of 400 different papers, scattered through
this State, Michigan, Wisconsin, Mime
sofa, Iowa and Missouri, and we doubt
not they are reaping a rich reward for
their outlay. jgi4 sgiyua. 90e sleI
We are also now issuing from this
office over 200, 900 Almanacs for gratuit-
our distribution over the territory above
mentioned 1"25'
We have often called the attention Of
the business public to the manifold ben
ehts accruing from liberal and intelligent
advertising, and the success of this firm
fully illustrates the correctness of our.
position. Their example should not be
lost. We cheerfully commend Messrs.
B., S. & Co. to the favor of the newspa-
per fraternity throughout the country
CHICAGO DaIy Press d Tribune.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1858-11-11
NEW DVERTISEMENTS
DIR. ROSTWICk

NENDElsS, HIS PROFESSIONAL SER.
4 vices tofhe inhabtants of Independence
and vicinity. AE
References and Credentials may he seen al his
office, Room No. IA MONTOUR HOUSE.
49, Nov. 10, lSJS-(35-tf)
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1858-11-11
AYERS
CHERRY
PICTORIAL,
Colds, Coughs and
HOarseneSs.

BRlMFIELD, Mass, Goth Dec, 1855
DR.. j. G. AVER: do not hest.
tate to say the best remedy l have
ever found for Coughs, Hoarse-
ness, Influenza, and the concom-
liant symptoms of a cold, is your
CHERRY PICTORIAL. Its constant
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1858-11-11
BALTIMORE, Nov. 6,

BALTIMORE, Nov. 8.
An effort was made to rescue Gam
briel last night. He was conducted to
Jail by an armed force of so police, and
the Jail was crowded all night, there hay
ing been rumors of contemplated at
tack upon it.. Peter Core, who was ar
rested for shooting officer Rigdon, turn
ed States evidence, whilst under fear of
the vengeance Of the excited people, and
said the shot that killed him was fired by
Aaron Crops, who was subsequently, ar
rested. Both have been committed for
trial, the former as an accomplice and
the latter as the principal. The police
also arrested five other notorious rowdies
during the night, as accomplices, and
for endeavoring to rescue the prisoner.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1858-11-11
wJerses.

.f1olhsA NewJersey. o ~ 00A
ApSA F7A TRENTON, N.Y., Nov. 8.
The result in this Stale foots up a to.
tai loss to Democrats - 1.-THE Opposi
ton members of Congress are elected by
heavy majorities. They have also ma
jority in the Legislature, which defeats
Wright for U. S. Senate. 5li 4'}f "a
The following are the members OF
Congress elected: ri t9ba as gtrsr,
LIST district, John H. Nixon, Union
I'd, John l.. Stratton, Union 3D., J. B.
Adrian, Union 4th, j. h. Riggs, Anti-
Lecompton,; 5th. ~ w. Pennington,
The Administration loses three mem
pers' qGA -aigaa .tl" NEmel
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1858-11-11

Tie Norfolk Dug Book Of Thursday,
says that a prize light occurred in that
city on Wednesday aflernsou.,, between
Miss Laura Lane, of Baltimore, and Miss
Poke Kipo. al RMhniouI. Miss Fran
els Turner appesredi rs second for Miss
Laura, aud Miss Adeline Taylor as Sec
oli for Miss KIpo. The fight having
lasted about !, len minutes, Miss Poke
bauied out enough, and Miss Laura was
declared victor.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1858-11-11

How BUCHANAN FELL 1N.LWc are
fast tending to The formation of sectional
parties, Hitherto the Democrats have
boosted that, dis tendency fYnnd an ,ci-
iectuai barrier in their organization.--
But The vaunt, if true heretofore, is true
no longer. Observe the ground taken
by their candidates AT the NORTH ON LIE.
compton and on the tariff; then read the
denunciaiops of their Southern Press.
He must be blind who does II OF perceive
the opening ciasm which separates the
Northern Democrats from the Southern.
While enLeavoring TO bestridc it, Mr..
Buchanan fell in.---le,o York Tines.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1858-11-11


-uod ,aoie;ya5 BALTIMORE, Nov. 5. I'd
g Henry Gambriel, one of. the notorious
gang of rowdies who infest the Southern
part of this city. and who murdered POI
lice officer Bentoniabout month since
one Of the. best officers in the city--be-
cause he was the chief witness against
his brother on charge Of incendiarism,
was this morning convicted of murder
in the first degree. This evening, po-
lice officer Rignon, who was the princi-
pal witness on the trial against Gambriel,
was also shot dead in the western part of
the city, by one of the same gang. The
murder was committee in the officers
house, in the presence Of his wife and
He was an exceedingly active
and faithful officer, and his sad death is
deeply regretted. The murderer's name
IS Core; great excitement prevails in
regard to the affair, and threats are made
Of lynching the murderer 5 sI1es
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1858-11-11

The ST. LAWRENCE TUBULAR BRIDeE
-Thd'pie.'s for the ,ubuilar bridge over
the st. Lawrence will all be raised above
the water this FALL There are scaifold-
mp for thirteen tubes, all OF
which will be completed Ibis season.
fourteen tubes would have been laii. but
one wasl unfortunately lost. Ii is The
ion of the managers to have
he bridge wholly completed next year,
probably by October. stot
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1858-11-11
From IT. Louis.

ST., LOUIS. Nov. 4 I,
The overland California mail brought
five passengers. The westward bound
mail was met rs hours from San Fran
cisco, only 22 days from ST Louis. Ia1i
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1858-11-11
Group, Whooping Cough, Influenza.

OFHiNdFTELD, miss, FtU. Z, 1880.
BROTHER AVER will cheerfully certify vour
Pecforai is the best remedy we possess for the
cure Of whooping cough, Group and the chest
diseases of children. We of your fraternity in
the South appreciate your skill, and commend
your medicines to our people.
St. Mary's beacon., 1858-05-27
Death Of General Smith.

"The whole country" says the b'tefh9e"ce''
evil join in the regret occasi"ned by the an
nouncefncut Of the death Of Gen. PcrSifcr F.
Smith, ut Lcavenworth, on the 10th instant.
He had been but recently assigned tn the crIn-
nland Of the military department Of which
Utah forms part. and was on his way to dis
charge the new and important trust conf'icd
TO him. Gen. Smith was highly distinguished
in the Mexican war, and was in most OF the Sc
we're battles under Gen. Scott in the Valley of
Mexico first as commander Of a rifle regiment
and frequently in charge Of brigade lie
was twice brcvcttcd for gallant and lneritorious
conduct, and wore his well-earned laurels with
the grace and modcxty Of a true gentleman
He had been eminent as a lawyer in New Or
leans. and it is understood, was first called into
military service at the suggestion of Gen. lay
lor. who, with a ready sagacity, discerncd in
him the traits necessary to an efficient and sue
cessfnl commander. No man Of his rank in
the armv better deserved the confidence Of the
Government and country than General Smith" !"
St. Mary's beacon., 1858-05-27
Shooting Rencounter.

On Wednesday evening, the 10th inst, u DIFF
fculty occurred between Philip II. Burroughs
and B. l.. Hayden on n public road in Medley 5
Neck. Burroughs was shot in the knee, and
By latest accounts, is in a very dangerous con-
dtion. As different accounts are in circulation
in reference to the provocation offered by Bur
roughs, and as the subject will be made mat
ter Of judicial investigation, we have thought
It better not to give currency to the er parte
statements afloat in regard to the affray. Hay
den has surrendered himself to the law.
St. Mary's beacon., 1858-05-27
Fatal Casually.

A young man named Peter Mcmahon, en-
ployed as n hand on the snw-n'ill of f. a. Har-
ding, of Chaptco district. lost his life ON Fri
day, the l4th instant, in the following manner:
lie and a small boy were engaged in removing
a piece Of timber, when the piece was brought
In contact with the saw. which caught McMa-
hon and earned HIM over it. His right arm
and shoulder were badly laceratcd, and the
bone Of his arm cut into. He was attended by
Drs. J. P. Cook, Warren and Turner, who re-
moved the fractured limb anti dressed his
wounds, bnt he died the same day. No blame
whatever can be attached to any person con-
nccted with the mill.
St. Mary's beacon., 1858-05-27
Major General P. F. Smith.

The death of Pcrsilcr f. Smith, Major Gen
cral in the United States Army, which took
place at Fort Ieavenworth. Kansas, on Mon
tlav last. the 18th. is au irrcmedable loss. The
news has occasioned us little surprise, while
sharing iii the general grief over such dispen-
sation. General Smith had been in failing
health for some years past. When we last met
him we were startled at the great change i'll
his apncarance. The erect and hardy soldier,
whom we knew so well, and remembered so
kindly. ten wears before. could not hc rccog-
uizcd in the attenuated frame and trembling
movements Of that human wreck. His indis-
p.,sitiun during the Mexican war, aggravated
bv his late residence in Texas, at the head of
the military division in that quarter of the Cn-
ion. no doubt hastened his death.
There was much in the history and the char
acter cf General Smith interesting and exem-
plary, Apart from his military genius, he was
n rare scholar, good lawyer, an accomplished
gentleman and an upright man. The Even
ing Bulletin of Wednesday, contains short
and faithful sketch Of his career, from which
we copy as follows:
General Smith was a worthy son Of Penn
svlvauia. having been born in this city i'll No
vember, 1898, so that he was in the 6Oth year
Of his age. He was a son of Jonathan Smith,
formerly cashier of the Bank Of Pennsylvania,
and afterwards cashier of the Bank of the In
tied States. Jonathan Smith, whose father
held an important public Office in Chester
county under the Colonial Government, came
to Philadelphia during the last century. The
maternal grandfather of General Smith was
Persifer Frazer, who was lieutenant colonel
in the revolutionary army.
after going through a collegiate course and
graduating at Princeton, the subject of this no
tice studied law under the late Charles Chaun-
cey, ESQ. Upon his admission to practice, he
removed to New Orleans, where he resided
engaged in the duties of his profession, until
the period Of the Florida war, when he volun-
tecred for service there, and served gallantly
during two campaigns under General Gaines.
1t was here that his military talent was brought
to the knowledge Of General Taylor, and it was
upon his recommendation that the Governor oi
Louisiana gave to him the command of the
Louisiana volunteers for service in the war with
Mexico. He served under General Taylor in
the campaign OF the Rio Grande.
In May, 1876, while in Mexico, he was ap-
pointed Colonel Of the Rife Regiment that Wa
raised fra The war, and foE his service ~ tb'
St. Mary's beacon., 1858-05-27
Meeting ct Chaptico.

There was a very respectable meeting at
Chaptco, on Saturday last. Of the opponents
Of the Convention call. Col. B. |. Heard pre-
sided and j. F King acted as Secretary. The
meeting was addressed by Col. Heard, Hon.
Oscar Miles, Dr. Robert Ncale, I. X. Preuss
and James s. Downs. The resolutions adopted
hy the Leonard Town meeting the preceding
Tuesday were unanimously endorsed. The
election being now over, We deem it unneccs-
kary to publish more detailed account Of the
meeting.
St. Mary's beacon., 1858-05-27

Our thanks are due to the aniable lady Of
Francis l. Stone, of this district, for a mess Of
the largest and best strawberries we have ever
seen or tasted Mr. VIM. |. Yates Of this vii
lage has sent us t,co monster Strawberries. which
measure four and half inches BY reference
TO the challenge Of this gentlemen, heretofore
published, We find that the conditions were
''the earliest peas and the largest strawberries.
He has had peas fit for use for nearly week
St. Mary's beacon., 1858-05-27

We are Indebted to Edward W. Belt, Esq.
of Prince Georges, for copy Of the letter adj
dressed by him to Bradley T. johnson, Esq,
of Frederick, on the reform Conspiracy
Also, to Hon. Anson Burlingame, of MaS<a-
chusctss, for . copy Of his speech on Kansas
matters. ,u
St. Mary's beacon., 1858-05-27

on Mr. Summer have done mr,re than any
thing clsc-more than all other things put to
gcther--tD furnish materials and give effect 10
resistance to it,
For the same reasons which have led me to
furnish you with the foregoing explanation.
ynu have my permission To make any use of it
you may think expedient
remain, dear SIR, with fricndly regard,
yours, truly. EEwARD EVERETT.
St. Mary's beacon., 1858-05-27
Stabbing ARRAY.

We learn that free negro man named
Charles Adams, who lives with John A. Davis,
Esq, was stabbed in the left side, at the Head
Of st. Clements Bay, on Monday evening last
by James \. Thompson. The negro is much
exhausted by loss of blood, but at latest ac-
counts was able to walk We have not been
made acquainted with the particulars Of the
case.
St. Mary's beacon., 1858-05-27

We learn that man named Flanigin Tra-
vers of Baltimore, aged S5 years, was drowned
tico district on Wednesday, the 10th inst. His
body has not been found
St. Mary's beacon., 1858-05-27

This body held its first meeting on Tuesday
last, and organized by electing 81. G. S. Key,
ESQ President and Jnc. A. Camalier, Clerk
A COMMITTEES was appointed to draw up by
laWs for the government uf tho corporation.
St. Mary's beacon., 1858-05-27
Fly in Wheat.

The BY has made It's appearance In wheat,
and fears are expressed that the crop in this
county win be considerably shortened. Fears.
also, are entertained Of tho rust and ul;lI-dew
IL SUDeeqacacc oG thesEcs weather..
St. Mary's beacon., 1858-05-27

IMPORTANT ExTERPRrsE.-For some ,;mo
mast Mcssrs. Ross Winans and Thomas vi
mans have contemplated the establishment of ,
factory for the construction cf iron steamships
and with that view have made examination or
all the models used, as we'll in sailing "a in
steam vessels. They have visited the prpci.
nj ship building ports Of the country. and
have now begun the construction of a shin
differing in all its mechanical construction from
any now known. The object Of this enternr.o
is 10 advance the science Of commerce bv s,,u
piying vessels the viii more fully answer 81.
requirements then any heretofore constructoJ
For this purpose they have procured a -
crca of land ON the shore of the nor,h,as'.
branch Of the Patapsco, in the neisbborb,s,i
of Fort Coyington. ON which large f,rco ~
hands are now employed to prepare il fr =.
intended purpose The ship is in procoss -'s -
construction at the establishment of No..
Winans, aud in short time the several ns,,.
will be removed to the yard and put tooetbas
In the construction a difference in the M
tive power will be observed, and the VIII.
vessel will b. new specimen of naval arcl;
lecture This enterprise is the inauylra,;,, e
a new system of ship building. ard Baltin,ora
has taken the initiative, the result of VII,
must be uf incalcuable benefits 10 the mr..
perity of the city, As soon Us the ward IL 49,,
pared the first ship will be set up. and the av-
pertinent of the new order of vessel will ho :,
once thoroughly tested. The hull and mo-
chinery are in such forward state Of cons,r,,c-
ton that within the space of two weeks nor
tions of the ship will be set up in the ward and
it is expected that she will be ready for = mr.
teal test Of her sea-going capacity within six
months.
St. Mary's beacon., 1858-05-27

ECCENTEIcTTIEs oF GENGrs.-TEe reccn,
suicide of Herbert shows tAS a Richmond 90
temporary we'll remarkSl that great iniello4,ay
Development is not generGIIy accompanied by =
lrey-tuidnced character. Thackcrav. in Ii.
lecture Oh Swift after paying homage to hi.
vast genius. asks significantly: But wouIJ
y"I have liked ~ live with him"' Indccl
every lecture OF the great satiri>t upon The
eminent liumoriStS # l.n@land shows Us ina.
a man may lie @r,G,: author. ur ii,s poet n-
"A nasnlti cnt writ r, and Vet as a man. l.,
small, selfish, and utterly unworthy tie rc,.
pcct and confidence Of his fellows. The mus,
popular novelist of the age. Charles Drk,l,
whose pages are 80 sparkling and delightful
whose sentiments are - pure and noble. is per-
sona!ly, prCtrl.'i"us. Syc"piautic, and what il
more important. deficient in the great yir;ue
oi truth as his Notes ca America abuud,u,Iv
prove. DR.. Mackay, the really charmin-
poet, who has lately visited the south has
just given It's a touch If his moral Quality in
the LOndon W"s!,tt'rd Ners and Sir Edward
l.. Bulwcr. who describes virtue 80 beautifully
in his more recent of novels, has exhibited A
degree of brutal s,lIishness and inhun!anitv
to lis wife that would disgrace a Loudon coai-
hcavcT.
St. Mary's beacon., 1858-05-27
The Death of General Ross.

We cannot tolerate the statement made At
first by the English, and copied carelcssIy into
some Of our own publications. and proragatcd
through the country with full belief in the sto-
ry that Ross was killed by two boys, concealed
in tree. This story is wholly without foun-
datiOn.
Daniel Wells and Henry McComas, whose
names appear on the battle monument in Bal
timpre, generally enjoy the reputation Of hay-
ing killed Ross. They were not of age. it is
true but they were subject. under the law, to
military service, being eighteen years of age
They were both saddlers; McComas was an
apprentice to Felix Jenkins, whose shop is. or
was lately, continued by Captain Lilly.
Wells was apprentice to Edward Jenkins
Both were privatcS in the shart-shooters. COM
manded by Captain Aisquith, in those days
celebrated as . skater as we'll as for other
qualities which rendered him an estimable
citizen. The rifles were sent in advance. with
other troops to annoy the enemy. McComas
on the extreme right, next Richard Jones. next
David Wells. The first and last have ALWAYS
enjoyed the reputation Of having killed Ross
The moment after they fired they were both
killed, Wells being shot through the head. A
young boy, brother Of Richard Jones. who
had gone along with the troops to see the fun
AS boys would then do-brought home
Wells cap, and it was some time after turned
over to his father, resident Of Annapolis.
1t is said that tho old gentleman, on rcceiv-
ing it, was sometime overcome by his feelings.
cried and sobbed like woman but a sudden
revulsion recurring, philosophers may explain
the change, threw up the cap with loud hurrah.
McCOmas and Wells, if boys, were very
large ones, the former being six feet in height.
and were not in tree, but 10 ranks, according
to the rules Of that time for placing rifiemen.-
Erening Bulletin.
St. Mary's beacon., 1858-05-27

PROBABLE DrvIsroS.-A correspondent n
speaking of the compromise on the slavery
question. effected at the recent General Coz
ference of the Methodist Protestant Conference
says:
There is not a probability that this VII
result IN permanent pacification- Of the issue
church is evidently determined OH separation;
unless the South abamlons It's positions sni
surrenders its rights That will uUt be done'
and severance of tho eAiStiaS confederatou
will be the result. Marx the prediction
St. Mary's beacon., 1858-05-27

VIOLENT ToESADo-A violent storm pas
scd over the lower part of Prince Georges
county. Maryland, on Saturday last. and cX-
tended through i portion of Charles county.
Some idea may kc formed of the powers Of
tic wiAd from the fact that IN TX team and
four oxen with tie driver, were raised from
the ground and carried half way across the
PatuXcnt river. The driver WAS drowncd-thc
oxen were cXtricatcd after considerable time
The steamer Planter Was caught in the gale
al.d suffered! severely. Two "f her crew were
bloSn overheard and drowned.
The Planters Advucae says
The storm commenced in Charles county
near the farm Of the late $. c. Moran. DESTROY
img the entire crop Of grain and two barns. Ii
thence passed over to tie ncighhnrhoad Of
WopdviIe, uprouting and devastating every
thing in It's course. George W. Morton, Esq.
lost every building on his farm, all Lis wheat
crop destroyed as though cut with scvthc
and had two servants very much injured by
falling timbcrs. \ barn on the farm nG Peter
Wood, .Jr., aud the chimney Of lis dwelling
were blown down: two barns and Il meat
house on the farm of John B. Adams ESQ
wcrc also blown down. aud all the window
lights in his house broken. On the place ui
james +. Waters ESD; two barns, filled with
tobacco, were blown down and their contents
much injured. and all his wheat crop DESTROY
ed y barn of Mr.. Samuel l.. Scdby was also
blown down. In the village of Wrodvil!e.
Mrs. Alice f. Halls stable and corn house,
Mr.. George Murtou'S cow house and carriage
house. the climncys and balustradc uf the
handsome residence of Judge Barker. and the
chimncys of the residences of Dr. John Dare
and john | Wilson, were all blown down, he
sides fencing, upro"ting Of trees, destruction
of vegetation and other damage The storm
extended about mile in width and swept eve
/ rytLing before it, 1t is said that its path is a
complete wreck, scarcely a tree, panel of fence
or sign Of crop left
St. Mary's beacon., 1858-05-27

By TIE Methodist Episcopal ccnve"ccO'
which Is now III session ia New IoTk ci:'
passed resolutions the other day setting i1Ila
that starey Is ct sin, tr he czt;t7o:iOn q 'c'E'
'ttt '-7ss !n%I<.res sho,t'3 Lrs kLLffa