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Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1858-05-27

To Mi PATRONS AND FRIENDS !:

In consequence OF some misapprehen-
sion in the public mind, / have thought
it best to lay before you thus, the reasons
which have led me to resign my place
as teacher, for the present season, in
the school so lately opened.
On the day the school was organized,
| found myself suddenly prostrated, aud
unable to fulfil my duties from nervous
debility. After some time passed in the
hope ofregaining my strength, lat length
yielded to the decision ofmy medical ad
wiser, that must have mental rest during
the season.
Although 1 leave the scene Of my pros
pective labors with regret, (even though
my absence be temporary it gives me
pleasure to state that Miss D. s. PEAsE
will teach in my place, whom recon-
mend most earnestly and cordially to
your full confidence, sympathy and pat,
ronage.
In closing, | would tender my grateful
thanks for all the kindness, sympathy,
and encouragement / have received from
You in an undertaking attended with Pc
culiar difficulties in these times of great
financial embarrassment
MARY E. B NORTON.
Nav % 1919
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1858-05-27

DR.. Christie's Balsam for Ague and
Fever il winning golden opinions as a
preventative and cure for that much
dreaded disease. Much of the dread ex.
perienced by persons emigrating to q
new country, will be removed when they
know how easily and thoroughly the Bal
sam cures the disease for which it is
des'gnated.-A Monmouth W. } Guardian.
The above 10 only one Of the nuner-
Gus favorable notices Of free and un-
trammeled pross. When such a power.
ful friend ss the Press speaks in its favor,
1t cannot DO otherwise than popular.
Hear what physicians say Of Dr.. Chris.
ties Ague Balsam. Says one Il. with
confidence. recommend the Balsam A.
superior to any other preparation" says
another: +" l have used it with uniform
success. and can confidently recommend
it for all those complaints for which i. ia
offered as remedy" One more. "To
my knowledge it has never disappointed
the reasonable expectations of those Who
have used it." Still another writes " |
have no hesitation in saying that i, il a
safe, convenient aud very eficacioua
medicine
! Price 500 per bottle, or bottles for
$500.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1858-05-27
Look out for the Circus.

IS- See the advertisements Of ORION
a. OLpER's Great Southern Circus, which
is to exhibit in this place on Thursday
of next week. This company has very
talented corps of performers, and exhib-
its an excellent programme Of perform
ances. The name Of our friend OLDER,
in connection with the concern, is the
best guarantee that everything will be
conducted to the utmost satisfaction of the
many who delight in these performances,
and will doubtless prove, in this vicinity
alone sufficient to crowd the pavilion.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1858-05-27
E4- The DUBUQUE North West. the

Eg~ The Dubuque North West. the
most prominent Lecompton organ in the
State, the editor Of which has just been
rewarded with the post mastership of
that city, for his truculency to, and inane
laudations of. the administration, has de-
parted this life. 1t had all the govern
mental and city official patronage that
there was to get, TO sustain it, but yet it
was borne down by the weight of Lecomp-
ton. and sank lifeless in the slough of in
fanny into which it had wandered. There
let il rest.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1858-05-27
Important from Utah.

Es- The St. Louis papers, OF the 10th,
con tain intelligence, received from sew
eral reliable sources, that Gov. CUMMING
had entered Salt Lake City under an es-
cort of Mormons. and that preparations
had been made in the city TO receive him.
Brigham was as meek as a lamb, and the
Mormons have given up all idea Of resis-
tance. Col. JOHNSON had removed his
camp to TT. Bridger, and the impression
was that no movement would be made to-
ward the valley until July. Lieut.. KANE,
who was sent privately to BRIGHAM
YoUaa by tho President, had reached
Col. JonNsoN's camp. II was rumored
that he had effected nothing.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1858-05-27
l4-4w)
SheriH''s Sale.

DY VIRTUE OF AN EXECUTION Is
ID sued out of and under the seal of the Dis
trct Court of Buchanan county, Iowa. in favor
OF ELIZABETH KEES and against the goods
and chattels lands and tenements of JAMES
COWELL, have levied upon the following
described property, viz :,
Eight acres off of the West side of the south
east quarter of the southwest quarter OF Section
Fifteen 15) in Township Ninety 900 North
Of range Nine (9) West of the Fifth 2. M, in
Buchanan county, Iowa. :,
Which property as rbove described, | will
offer for sale at Public Auction at the door OF
she Sheriff's Office in the village of Indepen-
dence, on Wednesday the 23d day OF June,
D. 1863 bet ween the hours of Nine o'clock
NJ and Four o'clock p. NJ. of said day, to the
highest bidder, 10 satisfy said execution and
costs. WILLIAM MA IN
Sheriff
Sheriff s Office, Independence, Iowal
May 9th, 1853. l-i'
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1858-05-27


GS- In another column will be found
the proclamation of our county Judge,
ordering an election on the 28th day OF
June next, at which is to be submitted
the proposition, whether the people will
submit to tax of one per cent. upon the
assessed value of the property in the
county, to aid in the construction of the
Dubuque & Pacific Railroad, said tax to
be collected by the first of November
next, and to be applied for the payment
of work done within the county after the
adoption of the proposition and previous
to the payment of the tax. In consider
alton thereof the company is to issue to
the county the equivalent of the tax in
full paid stock of the company, at its par
value.
AT any other time than the present,
we think this proposition would be adopt
ed by large majority. Now, even the
taxes for ordinary purposes are felt to be
exceedingly onerous, as is evidenced by
the extreme length Of the delinquent list,
which we publish to-day. To attempt,
therefore, to induce the people to increase
their burdens in this regard, we feel to
be almost hopeless job. But YET we be-
lieve there are considerations connected
with this subject that should urge the
adoption of the proposition, for though II
will increase our taxes, we believe it will
increase our capacity to pay, not only
them, but much more that we shall be
necessitated to pay.
| The immediate construction OF this road
is of vast importance to our county. With
oyerhowing granaries and thousands oi
tons of produce, we have, nevertheless,
not even the wherewith to pay our taxes
And why? Simply because, having nc
railroad, we are without the circle OF
cash market. We hear of parties con-
tracing with the Dubuque & Pacific and
Clinton Railroads, for the transportation
of hundreds Of thousands of bushels OF
wheat, for which they are paying cash
These markets are made by these roads,
and through them the people in proximl-
ty are reaping a great, solid, timely ad-
vantage. But they do as no good, and
viu do US no good, because we are not
near enough to them. We cannot afford
to send wheat thirty or forty miles to a
depot, at the present prices, even though
it there brings gold OF currency. We're
the road in operation within our county,
this market would be available to US, and
would place in our hands the relief we
so much need now the advantage results
elsewhere. What man could not afford
to pay ten dollars out Of every thousan d
he owns, for the privilege OF that market
now ? And what, rather than be de-
prived Of il next year. as he may. unless
help is given tie company
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1858-05-27
School Matters.

G- The summer term of the district
school in this place, commenced on Wed
nesday last, under the charge of Miss
IL. UPJoHN, and will continue for three
months.
A meeting of the voters of this sub
district agreeable to the call of Mr..
WHITNEY, director, will be held at the
school house, on Saturday evening of the
present week, for the transaction of some
business.
The District Board of Directors held
a meeting few days since, reorganized
the sub-districts, directed the opening OF
schools, and performed other necessary
business.
In another column will be found card
from Miss E. B. NORTON, in reference to
the select school which she has establish
ed in this place. Our community is
exceeding 10th to part with her, even for
a temporary period, and an earnest and
general desire is expressed that she may
be soon permitted to resume her duties
She has, however, done all she could for
her school, in securing the services Of
Miss ID. S. S.PEAsE, a lady in every respect
competent to do justice to her scholars
We think this school appeals strongly tc
our citizens for support, and we hope il
will be sustained
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1858-05-27
lt- The murderers of HuGu Do

EST The murderers of HuGH Dow
ME, an Illinois drover, who was found
dead in vacant cellar in ST. Louis, re-
Gently, have been discovered. and one
of them is now under arrest. The deed
was committed by three German boys,
one fifteen and the other two seventeen
years old ! They were in the employ oil
of barber named GAERrNER, at whose
shop DowSIE had been in the habit of
getting shaved. From the latter's con-
versation they supposed lie had a large
sum of money about him. to obtain
which they planned the murder. They
prevailed upon DowNIE to get shampooed.
during which operation they managed tc
blind him with the liquid. and then slip
ed halter over his head and choked him
Two Of the boys have yet eluded arrest.
but are supposed to be secreted in the
city.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1858-05-27

PRoF. WooD's HAIR RESTORATIVE
We would most respectfully call the atten-
tion of the reader 10 the advertisement OF
Prot. o. j. Wood IL Co., of ST. Louis
There seems TO be no doubt but that the
Restorative" will restore the hair TO its
original color. Often during life. while
combing out our fine black locks. have
we been saddened with the thought. that.
some day. ago would intersperse thenl
with white but since We have heard q
Prof. Wood. we have had no fears on tha,
score-nons II ever hair OF our head
turns white. we shall try tho "Restcra
tiye.' and then. II it turns ours to its or
iginal color. as We have no doubt il will,
We guess it'll
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1858-05-27
May 20, 1853.

RE A most atrocious case of mob
murder was committed at Iowa City a
week or two since. Apersonal animosity
had existed between two men named Will
KINsoN and PHILLIPS, and the latter's
barn having been burned on the night of
the night of the 10th inst, his partizans
suspected WILKINSON of having fired it.
Acting upon the simple suspicion, some
thirty Of them went to WILKISsoS's house,
tore him from his family, tied his hands
behind him, and without giving him the
semblance Of even mob trial, threw
him into the Iowa River, where he per
ished. Ten of the gang have been ar
rested, and are now confined in JAIL For
humanity's sake, if not for the reputation
of our State, We hope an end will be put
TO such lawless proceedings, now become
an every day affair.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1858-05-27
Congressional Convention.
SECOND DISTRICT.

THE Republicans of the Second Congress
Il sional District of the State of Iowa, are
hereby notified that Convention will be held
at Iowa City, on Friday, the 18th of June A. d
1858, for the purpose of nominating Republi.
can candidate for Congress for said district, and
the transaction of such other business as may be
necessary for the interest of the party.
The ratio of representation of each county
will be one delegate for every 100 Republican
votes, and an additional one for every fraction
over fifty, the vote for Governor at the last Oc
tober election being the basis. Organized
counties having less than one hundred Repub
ican voters, will be entitled each to l delegate
w. PENN CLARKE
JOHN A. MARVIN,
HIRAM PRICE, Dist. Cen. Com
NJ MOBLEY,
S. d. CARPENTER.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1858-05-27
IEAn accident occurred on Il

IE An accident occurred on the
night OF the l+th, on the Lafayette and
Indianapolis Railroad. The Cincinnati
express train, when crossing the brid &c
over Potatoe Creek, eighteen miles south
of Lafayette, was precipitated into the
creek by the breaking of the bridge
The train was running at the rate of p
miles per hour, and the bridge being 100
feet long, the whole train was carried
down to the bed of the creek. JACOB
BERRrENorR. engineer, MALoNY. fireman,
and JAMES IRWIN, conductor. were killed
The passengers escaped without material
injury.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1858-05-27
INDEPENDENCE ITEMS
BY MOSCRIFF.

FEMALE SEMTNARY.-A fine large build
ing, designed for Boarding School for
young ladies, is now in course Of erec-
ton, near the M. E. Church. II will be
under the direction of Mrs. Woodruff
and Miss Homans. Both these ladies'
possess all the requisite qualifications to
make first-class school. Independence
is taking high rank in respect of Eiu-
cational facilities.
RAILROAD LoAS-Itis said upon good
authority that Mr.. Farley, President Of
the Dubuque d. Pacific Railroad Com
pany has negotiated loan of $500, 600
in New York, with which TO complete
the Road to this point. This, if true.
will much facilitate the work, though it
is understood that sufficient subscriptions
have been received in Dubuque and up
on the line Of the road to warrant the
company in making commencement
JAIL TEsANT.-One of our enterprii.
ing citizens, few days since, adopted
peculiar plan to avoid the pressure of the
hard times" Having hired pair of
horses of neighbor Edgecomb. to go to
Waverly, he proceeded on his way.
and arrived at his destination in dus
time. Not returning at the time ap-
pointed, suspicious were aroused of dis
honest intentions, and Mr.. Edgecomb
started in pursuit. Arriving at Waver-
ly, he procured the services of the Sher
iff of Bremen county, and the chap was
arrested near McGregor's Landing, and
duly escorted to this town. He had sold
The team short time previous to his ar
rest. Brought up for examination before
justice Hart, he acknowledged himself
perfectly guilty." and was handed ov-
er to Sheriff Martin. who assigned him
quarters at the expense of the county
The fellows name is Smith. He kent
the liquor saloon, while, in the Empire
House.
CRICKET CLrB.-A cricket club has
been organized in town. and general
challenge to trial of skill offered to the
county at large VIII not some of the
sporting citizens of the county accept.
or are the only cricket players confined
to independence
CoURr HoUsE.-The Offices in ths
Court House are now about ready for oe-
cupancy. and the Judge, Recorder and
Treasurer and County Clerk contemplate
moving into them this week. This ar.
rangement will save a nice little bill Of
expense to the county in the way of rent.
RELIGIoUs CoNrRovERsY.-Some ex-
citement has been created in religious
circles by the publication of Judge Ia
boris sermon in last weeks Ciwlian.-
On Sunday evening last. Rev. Mr.. Poor.
Che elder, replied to some of its posi-
tions. in very able discourse. II should
be prepared for publication. ,ha, both
sides of the question might be fairly Pre-,
sented TO the public.
HEAVY SALE.-S. S. Allen sold his
brick block last week to Wilcox G Saw
yer, for $4,000
Observation-Disclosures are pour.
ing in by stage and private conveyance,
with steady stream. A considerable
number are destined to different points
in our own county.
DIED-At her fathers residence in In
dependence. Monday morning. May "a.
Mrs. Emma, Fargo, daughter of George
Sauerbier, Esq. aged about 2l years.
MARKErs.--The following are the ru
ling prices for leading articles OF produc :
Whaat k,z ri
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1858-05-27

LE- For choice of seats. by order OF
the Senate, the two IT, s. Senator's from
Minnesota drew lots, which resulted in
Mr.. RICE securing the long term. which
expires in the spring of 1868, and Gen
SHIELDS the short term. ending 1859.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1858-05-27

Mr.. r. J. THORNTON, with Older, Lee d Co.
independence, is our authorized agent for that
vicinity. Mr.. THORNTON will receive and receipt
for subscriptions, advertisements, &c. All job
work entrusted to his care will be done fifty per
cent cheaper ana better than can be done else
where in this County.
~ Messrs. 7. S. SKINNER & Co., Dubuque,
have been duly appointed Agents for obtain
ing subscriptions and advertisements, for this
paper.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1858-05-27
STATE OF IOWA, BUCHANAN COUN.
TY, Y,---SS.
JAMES CUMMINs, J In the District Cour
vS. , OF said county, Sep
JOHN w COPFIAND\ te,nbar term II;

JOHN W. COPELAND.> tember term, Ii.
To JOHN w. COPELAND: Sir You are
hereby notified that there is now on file in the
office of the Clerk of the District Court Of said
county, petition of James Cummins, caimin G
of you One Hundred and Twenty five Dollars,
as money due from you, as endorser on prom
issory note executed by one VIM. w. Pollen, to
you, dated January 9Th, 81, for One Hundred
Dollars, with ten per cent. interest, payable in
ten months from date Which said note was
endorsed by you to the said plaintiff, and by
him endorsed to Marlin Burnett, and by order
of said Burnett was duly protested for non pay
ment, as well against the maker as endorsers
thereof, and that unless you appear and answer
thereto or before the morning of the second
day of said September term Of said Court iudg-
ment will be rendered against you thereon.
You are also notified that your property is at
tached as security fort the payment of said debt
Independence, April l6, 5
JAMES CUMMINS, Prff.
Pr W. G. DOMAIN,
His Attorney
1t is ordered that service of the within notice
be had by publication in the Quasqueton Guar
dian for the term prescribed by law.
EDWARD BREWER, Clerk.
BY S. P. WEBSTER, Deputy.
April II, l s.. (lO.5v
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1858-05-27
Big Show is Coming J! J!
ORION g. OLDER'S
6reat Southern Girtus.
Will Exhibit ut Quasqueton
ON THURSDAY, JUNE 3D, 1888

Mr.. ORION would state to the former patron 5
of his Exhibition, that he has disposed OF half
interest In this popular concern to Mr.. p. A. OIL
der, formerly of he firm of Mabee, Older & Co,
Circus and Menagerie proprietors, and having
re-organized and reftted entirely new for the
travelling season of 5s, they are enabled to
bring before the public model Equestrian. Her.
eulean, Acrobatic and Dramatic Troupe! con.
sisting of the following Stars, selected from the
elite Of the most celebrated Amphitheatres OF
both Europe and America
Mr. WM. O'DALE, :h& great American Conner,
set Rider and Vaulter.
Mons CULLEN IERV EY, from the French
Amphitheatre, Paris, with Spanish Tranker,
Ascension, Suspension, DC.
Mr.. CHAS. TUBBS, who is well known to the
catering public, in his Herculean feats and
Trick horse, Sir Henry.
Mr MILLER, from Astley's Amphitheatre,
London.
ORION BROTHERS, Trapez, Classic Acts,
and La Perche
Masters WILLIE and PANTON, $4,000 Chal.
iengers Beat the world In feats of Contortion
WASHINGTON CHAMBERS, Scenic and
Comedy.
Mr. GEO. CONSTABLE, the shakesperean
Clown and Peoples Jester, equalled by few
and excelled by none.
Dir. e. LEWIS, the Georgian Trick Clown, and
~ seu hhoWn 10 the puDHc 10 heeu coiniieiie u
Dir; hOB"T LlNDLEY, the unapproachable
Banjoist.
ANDREW E. MORRIS, the original "Eob
Ridley"
Prof. Abel's Full Military Hand.
Also the Grea. Performing Lions, ROMEO d
JULIET, the Pet Leopard. WASHINGT ON
and the Happy Family. without extra charge
Doors open at and 618 o'clock, p. m Adnis
sion 50 cents. Children under ~, 25 cents
to Boxes
is WOODWARD W. S. MARSHALL
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1858-05-27

Es- A fire occurred at Chicago, en-
the morning Of the 18th inst, by which
nine lives were lost The entire family
of French carpenter, named HARR1soS
BuRGAR. consisting of father, mother and
three children, were burned in their beds
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1858-05-27
REPUBLICAN COUNTY CONVENTION

A REPUBLICAN COUNTY CoNvEN-
n ton will be held at Independenca on
THURSDAY June 10th, 1858, for the purpose
of electing delegates to the State and Congres-
sional Conventions, to be held respectively on
the 18th and 18th days of June next. In which
Convention each election precinct in the coun-
ty will be represented by three delegates.
s. p. WEBSTER,
Chairman Co Com
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1858-05-27

GS- Gen. PERsIFER f. SMITH. recent
iy ordered 10 the command of the Utah
Expedition. died at TT. Ieayonworth,
Kansas, on the 9th inst
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1858-05-27
GN- Major MoBLEY announces in ths

Dubuque Express d Herald that he will
not, through unforseea difficulties. be
enabled to resume his banking business
by the Goth Of this month. as he had
previously announced. but is certain that
he will be in readiness by the lst OF June
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1858-05-27

The bill for the admission of Oregon
passed the Senate on the 18th inst, b,
vote Of 35 to II.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1858-05-27
MORGAN STALLION
+" VERMONT TIGER -

WILL STAND FOR THE SEASON Az
w follows -
On Wednesday and Friday. at Cobb's Stable,
Independence.
On Thursday at Burhuss Stable, Quasque-
The balance of the week at Littleton. (l3.Gt
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1858-05-27
Prairie apo timber IanSs,

LTa'Fi1 aiTV 9ll!ICeF AqiVS,
In Buchanan and adjoining counties, for sale.
Also VILLAGE LOTS in Quasqueton,
at reduced prices.
LAND WARRANTS received at 81 ,25 per
acre for Lots or Lands.
All Notarial duties attended to with punctu-
ality. Deeds, Bonds, Bills of Sale, Mortgages,
Notarial Protests, DC, DC, always on hand or
drawn at short notice. Acknowledgements taken
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1858-05-27
e. A. Alexander,
DEALER IN REAL ESTATE.
Land Agent and Notary Public,
OFFICE IN UNION BLOCK,
QUASQUETON, IOWA.

Especial attention given to Investigation and
Perfection of Titles, Payment Of Taxes and
Collections.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1858-05-27

REFERENCES.
Rev. B. Mitchell, Mount Pleasant, Ohio.
Hon. j. S. Woodward, Independence, Iowa.
Judge X. j. Alexander, ST. Clairsville, Ohio.
J.J. & W. II. Mitchell, Al.on, Ill.
Chas. Hammond, Esq, Wellsburg, Va.
S. Holmes, Esq, New York City.
Prof Duff, Commercial College, Pittsburp Pm.
John Il. Rea, Esq, indianapolis, Ind.
Chislet & Buckley, Dubuque, Iowa.
James A. Gray, Esq, Bridgeport, Ohio.
D. s. Davis. Esq, Quasqueton. Iowa.
S. V. Thompson, Esq, q 90
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-10-21

have a small chance of his life. 1t was
evident that Waldeck was conspiring
against him, even while he was manifest
ing the deepest anxiety for his safety
The goldsmith's denial of the fact of
lending him the money, was sufficient to
convince him of the existence of a deep
laid plot for his ruin. Waldecbs had a
motive. in desiring to get rid of him
Under these circumstance, he determined
not to abide the combined action of con-
spiracy and partial justice. Trusting,
therefore, in the future to redeem his name
from infamy, he had made his escape, and
folding his cloak closely around him, he
directed his steps towards Cambridge.
Waldeck's arguments were so strong.
that Colonel Powell yielded the claims of
duty, and permitted the young patriot to
depart unpursued.
.' To RE CONTINUED