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Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1858-05-20

The foundations caused by the over
flow of the Lower Mississippi, are pro-
ducing much destruction ofproperty and
great suffering along the low lands be
tween Memphis and New Orleans. Even
that city itself has been partially invaded
by the flood. The Delta of the 18th says
that the people were thrown into consid
cradle excitement the day previous from
the fact that it was known that the river
had overlooked the levee in the vicinity
of Felicity Road, and that the upper por
ton of the First District was being sub
merged. AT the foot of Celeste street.
one square below, it was running over
pretty lively, and at the foot of st. James
it came rushing through at a brisk rate.
At the foot of Race street il flowed, and
down at the Orleans Press it came
through with perfect rush. Prompt
measures were taken to check the flood.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1858-05-20
From the Army.
ST. LOUIS, May 10

ST. LOUIS, May 10.
The Independence Dispatch announces
the Arrival of Mr.. Mason, who left Camp
Scott on March Sd. His news not i'm
portant.
Gen. Johnson was anxiously awaiting
the arrival of Capt Marcy.
The health of the army was remarkably
good.
Provisions were becoming scarce, but
supplies were expected from Fort Lara
ME
Mr.. Mason was detained II day on ac-
count of snow storms. He met Col. Huff.
mans command l40 miles beyond For,
Kearny.
One thousand two hundred troops have
arrived here within 3 days.
The Republican S Leavenworth CORES.
pendent notices rumor from Camp Scot,
that Capt. Marcy cannot reinforce Gen
Johnson until the end of June. The Re-
publican discredits this editoriallv and
states that Marcy would not be detained
more than ten days waiting for reinforce
ments, organized by Gen. Garland, and
would then be in a condition to march to
Camp Scott in 40 days.
Santa Fe merchants arrived Saturday
bring no news Of Importance. They
suffered terribly from storms and cold
weather, every train leaving greater or
less number of animals. The streams
were high and water covered the plains.
The Indians met on the way reported
the loss of nearly all their animals by ex-
IRENE cold.
They met immense herds of buffaloes
within a days ride of the settlements in
Kansas.
The Democratic Convention of the 4th
district unanimously nominated Jas.
Craig for reelection to Congress.
Maj. Gen. Smith and staff leave here
for Leayenworth this p. NJ. Smiths
health is much improved.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1858-05-20

ES- We notice in the Express d Her.
aid an account of murderous attack
made upon JAMES McKISLEY, Esq, of
Dubuque, by ALEX. McGREGoR, at Nc
Gregor's Landing. Mr. Mex, who is
U. S. Commissioner, was in the latter
place on official business, and accidental
ly met MCGREGoR, who had been incens-
ed at MCKINLEY because Of some remarks
made by the latter some two years since,
while engaged as counsel III a case in
which MCGREGoR was the opposing eli
ent, and Immediately, upon an attempted
introduction by mutual friend, McGRE-
COR made the attack, swearing that Mr..
Nick. should take back the assertions he
had made. Mr.. MCKINLEY, taken una
wares, and being in delicate health, was
unable to make any resistance, and the
crowd which instantly gathered prevent
ed the interference of his friend, until he
was shamefully beaten and bruised. Mr..
MCKINLEY we know 10 be most excel
lent gentleman, quiet and unobtrusiye in
his manners, and none but ruflian would
have attempted such an attack upon n
man of his physical capacity.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1858-05-20
Republican Conventions.

Es- We publish to-day the calls of the
proper committees for a State and a Con-
gressioual Convention, to be held ut Iowa
City on the Eth and 18th of June. By
the former, candidates for Secretary,
Treasurer, and Auditor Of State will be
nominated, and by the latter, q candidate
for Congress, These are important con-
yentions, and it is to be hoped will be
fully attended. Our county convention,
to select delegates TO these conventions,
is to be held on the 10Th proximo, rs will
be seen by the call.
There are likewise nominations TO be
made for Judge and Attorney of this Ju-
dicial District, and also for member of
the Board of Education, and we think
the Chairmcn of the different county
committees should take steps for calling
a district convention for that purpose
The district, rs at present consti.ut ID,
consists of the counties of Dubuque,
Delaware, Buchanan, Blackhawk, and
Grundy, and we conceive that the proper
place for holding the convention, is at
Independence, in this county, that place
being the nearest TO the centre of the
district. We hope those whose duty il
is to attend to this matter, will do So
Immediately.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1858-05-20

Ifs- We are compelled to send our pa
per hastily to press this week, owing tc
the additional amount of work which the
publication Of the Delinquent Tax Lis
'nails upon us the coming week. The
list will be published next week, and W.
shall supply every voter in the county
with number of the paper containing i
Ut our own expense. They will be sen
70 the post Offices of the several town
ships in which the names appear as vot
ers, or the nearest office thereto w,
do this because, being matter of muck
interest to majority of tax PAYERS, W,
think they will all desire copy Of the
list
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1858-05-20
Republican Congressional Convention
SECOND DIST RIOT.

INHE Republicans of the Second Congress
l. sionai District of the State OF Iowa, are
hereby notified That's Convention will be held
ut Iowa City. on Friday, the 18th of June A ID
1858, for the purpose Of nominating Republi-
can candidate for Congress for said district, and
the transaction of such other business rs may be-
necessary for the interest of the party.
The ratio of representation of each count,
will be one delegate for every 100 Republican
votes, and an additional one for every fraetio,
over fifty, the vote for Governor at the last Dc
tober election being the basis. Organized
counties having less than one hundred Repub
hcan voters. will be entitled each to delegate
" PENN CLARKE,
JOHN A. MARVIN,
HIRAM PRICE, Dist Cen Com
NJ. MOBLEY,
81 CARPENTER
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1858-05-20
Republican State Conventions.

A Republican State Convention will be held
at Iowa City on Thursday, the 18th day of June
1858, for the purpose of nominating Secretary
Auditor and Treasurer OF State, and for the
transaction of such other business ms may bt
deemed necessary by the Convention.
The ratio of representation of each county
will hc ~ delegate for every one hundred Re
publican vot, :. and an additional one for ever,
fraction over fifty, the vote on Governor at Tia,
last State election being the basis ORGANIZED
counties with less than one hundred Republican
voters will be entitled each To one delegate
$. j. KlRkWOOD, w ii. FARMER,
". 7. CLARK, H PRICE.
II. O'CONNOR, c. d. WOODEN,
Des MONIES, Jan. 20. 1858. Committee
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1858-05-20
TS- The Kansas Press are earn

Gy- The Kansas Press are earnest and
unanimous in their denunciations of the
ENGLISH bride and threat. They agree
that there is but one way to act in its re
gard, and that admitting of no delibera-
tion--to wit: to spurn the bride, and
thus kill forever the iniquitous constitu-
ton. Kansas will remain true to the in
stincts of freedom, and will teach the
President and his minions that she knows
how to meet bribery. as well as fraud
and intimidation.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1858-05-20

PLAYING ROBINSON CRUsoE.-The De
troit Free Press relates a Robinson Cru
soc story of three young lads, who raj
away from their anxious mammas in tha
city, took to the lake in an old skif, anC
were hunted after by the police for some
time. 1t says
1t being known that they were some
times in the habit of going to Belle Isle
two miles above the city, to fish, search
was instituted in that direction. An old
Frenchman on the Island reported that
colony of some mysterious description
was settled on the upper end of the Is
land, but he was unable to say who its
members were composed of. Further
investigations revealed the fact that the
new colony was made up of the romantic
young runaways whose anxious mammas
were in search Of them. They were very
snugly domiciled in an old fishing hut
of small dimensions, the cracks of which
they had closed with grass and weeds.
An old fireplace in one corner, with a
mud chimney, was well supplied with
drlftwood from the beech, and skillet
and tin kettle constituted their cooking
utensils. Three blankets and bench
completed the outfit On the walls were
hung the fishing tackle. They said they
had lots of fun, and plenty of fish to eat,
and were intending to remain all sum
mer if they had not been discovered
The Oldest, only about IL years of age,
said that the idea had been put into his
head by reading Robinson Crusoe, and
that he had persuaded the others off,
1t was planned that one of them should
return TO the city and coax his sweet
heart, little girl, to come and live with
them and cook the fish.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1858-05-20

Some days ago land slide took place
at deep cut on the Pittsburg and Con
nelsville Railroad, opposite McKeesport,
Penn, where there is also sharp curve
A daughter of Mr.. John Brave, perceiy
ing the danger to approaching trains, in
stantly crossed the river and ran down
the track, waving red handkerchief, by
which she succeeded in. stopping the
train just in time to prevent disastrous
collision. The railroad company, b,
way of appreciation of her bravery anc
presence of mind, have given her free
pass over the road for many years tc
come, and made a stopping place for tn,
trains near her fathers house, for he
convenience.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1858-05-20

U. S. TREAsuRY.-From statement oil
the receipts into the Treasury from the
1st of July, 1857, to the 3lst of March,
1853, itappears that the receipts for the
three quarters Of the fiscal year-exclud-
ing two millions of Treasury notes, were
$50, $3.50, $50 &C. According to the an
nual report of the Secretary in Deccm-
Der, the ordinary expenditures were es-
timated at S75, O00,O 900 in round num-
bers, for the current fiscal year. Assum-
ing this basis for a comparison now, on
the nine months already expired, and the
outlay has exceeded the income $17,O19
GIG SO. A part of this apparent excess
has not been paid, and may be postponed
till the ensuing fiscal year. At this rate,
another issue of treasury notes will be
necessary before the end Of the year.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1858-05-20

Ets- Our friend HAYsIIp, as we notice
by his advertisement in another column,
has succeeded Mr.. ALEXANDER in the
hardware business, and is ready to sup
ply the people of this vicinity with Stoves,
Hardware, Agricultural Implements, Tin,
Copper, and Sheet Iron Ware, of the
best quality, and at hard times prices and
terms. GEORGE deserves success, and we
hope will achieve it.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1858-05-20
From Washin gton.
WASHINGTON, Nav /

WASHINGTON, May 10.
The House Committee on Territories
have authorized their chairman to report
a bill for the organization of a territory
west of Utah to be called Nevada. They
have also authorized Mr. Zollicoffer to
report favorably on bill to make uniform
the right of sutfroge in the several terri
tories, combining the same to citizens of
the United States, native born and nat
uralized.
AT noon to-day the Secretary of the
:! Easuiy opened the sealed proposals for
the issue of any portion of the whole
5000 600 of Treasury notes in exchange
for gold coin of the L. S. The bids
amount to over $l25, 100000, of which
81, SOC, 900 is over 5per cent
The successful bidders are Farmers g.
Mechanics Bank, Phila., $500, 600; CO.
lumbia Bank, Lancaster, Pa, $50, 900 !;
Read u Lathrop, N. Y, $50 900; Mer-
chants Bank, Boston, 100000; Suffolk
Bank, Boston, $4,000 Matthew Nor
gan d. Son, f. p, $50, 900; Ridger d
Co., Washington, $500, 600; Vanyleck
" DlcASj, ~. =, %oOO,OOO UTtNCr W
Colgate, N. Y, 100000 State Bank
Boston, $500, 900 McKill d. Co., Balti-
more, $4,000. The remainder of the
notes, nearly half a million, to be selec-
ted from the numerous 5 per cent bids.
The object of Lieut. General SCOTS
visit to Washington is to decide upon
the description of volunteers to be called
out and the places where they will be
stationed. All three regiments will be
mounted and employed to protect the
Indian frontier and occupy the various
military posts from which the regiments
have been withdrawn
The Times Washington correspondent
says Mr.. Slade of the recent firm of Law
renee, Stone d Co., in his examination
before the Tariff Investigating Committee,
accounted for nearly the whole of the
S87, 900 expended by L. S. d. Co. to facil-
ltate the passage of the bill. Between
sixty and seventy thousand dollars is
shown TO have been put in Tacott's hands,
but whether he paid it out or pocketed il
is not shown. The remainder of this sum
was distributed among outsiders. No
members of Congress received any but
one, who borrowed $1,000 and repaid it.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1858-05-20

re- An interesting series of meetings
is now in progress at the Congregation
al Church in this place, through the in
strumentality of Il united effort of the
several denominations. Daily Union
Prayer Meetings have been held for the
past two weeks, from one to two o'clock,
p. NJ, and have been well attended. =
Services have also been held every even
ing, and through the powerful and earn
est appeals of Rev Mr.. BENTON, of Ana
mosa, in connection with the efforts of
the several pastors in this place, the deep
est interest has been elected, and a mark
ed impression produced. Several con-
versions have taken place, and others
will doubtless result. The meetings will
continue throughout the present week,
and probably for some time to come.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1858-05-20
Eg- AN IMMENSE BRiDGE.-The CT

ES- AN IMMENSE BRIDGE.-The Gy-
Wan makes Judge RoszELL, in his inter
esling article on Buchanan County, say
The river is here spanned by sub
stan tial bridge. 1t is from $50 to goo
feet in width, and enters the county at
the west line, about six miles south of the
northwest corner, and running nearly
southeast, leaves the county at the south
line, about FIVE miles west of the south
east corner"
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1858-05-20
Take Notice.

ES" That JERNEGAN is now receiving
rs fast as the bad roads will permit, q
good assortment of Groceries, Dry Goods,
DC. He has now in store full stock o.
Groceries, including some excellent white
fish, and will sell them at satisfactory
prices. If you want to enjoy the luxury
of an excellent orange, he can supply
you.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1858-05-20
REPUBLICAN COUNTY CONVENTION

4 REPUBLICAN, COUNTY CONyEN
~ ton will be held Mt Independence on
THURSDAY, June 10th, 1853, for the purpose
nf exciting delegates to the State and Longres
sional Conventions, to be held respectively on
the i1th and isth days of June next. In which
Convention each election precinct in the coun-
" will be represented by three delegates
S. i. WEBSTER,
Chairman % Com
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1858-05-20

A Marseilles paper states that shoal
of anchovles was chased by funny fish
into the roadstead of Toulon, in such
enormous quantities that the harbor as
sumed the aspect of yermicelli soup, and
100000 (3o0,ooo kilogrammcs) OF
these delicate sardines were secured. -
Buckets, hats, handkerchiefs, and bas-
kets were used in scooping them out and
the people obtained them in great abun
.lancn.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1858-05-20

The Springfield, H., Journal, of last
week, received bundle of new wheat,
grown in Pulaski county southern Hi
nois. 1t was three feet high, headed out,
the heads perfect and in blossom. A
field of such wheat, with favorable wealth
er, would be ripe enough to harvest ear
~ in June"
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1858-05-20
WASHINGTON Nav 10

The House Committee on Territories
have authorized their chairman to report
bill for the organization of a territory
west of Utah to be called Nevada. They
have also authorized Mr.. Zollikofer to
report favorably on bill to make uniform
he right of suffrage in the several terri
tories. combining the same to citizens of
the United States, native born and natu-
rallied.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1858-05-20
Methodist Episcopal Conference.
New YORK Nav ~.

The Methodist Episcopal Conference
to day, passed resolutions almost unani-
mously declaring that tue system of slav-
cry Is at war with the Gospel of Christ,
the right of man and the best interests of
society, for the extirpation of which all
wise and prudent measures are to be en-
ployed.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1858-05-20

IEr Those who want 10 obtain seed of
the genuine Sergio .Sucre Chinese Su-
gar Cane will find it at WnrrNEY's Drug
Store, and are assured that they can pro-
cure it At greatly reduced prices.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1858-05-20

The Louisville Journal, of THURSDAY,
says: Among the passengers on the j.
X. Ward, from New Orleans, were ex-
President Comonlort, of Mexico, his two
daughters and suite-the latter includ-
ing Gen. Gracia Condi and f. Selicia and
family. They left on the Cincinnati mail
boat, yesterday, en- route for Niagara
Falls.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1858-05-20

Louis Paulsen, of Dubuque, is now in
Chicago, playing ten games of chess
blindfolded, against some Of the best
players in that city.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1858-05-20

Consti,utionally tired" is now the
polite way of expressing the fact that a
man is naturally lazy. We live in won
derfully refined times.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1858-05-20
Mn. r. j. THORNTON with Older, Leo { Co.

Mn. r. j. THORNTON. with Older, Leo & 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 thi. County.
: Mcssrs. I. 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, 1858-05-20
sflarrir0.

In ST Pauls Church, Chicago April %, by
Rev. W. W King, CHARLES r. LEANITT,
Esq, of Independence, to MRS. PHOEBE Q.
of Chelsea Mass.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1858-05-20

Why is pigs tail like a carving.
kaiGc ? Because il is sometimes flourish
Cd over BAN.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1858-05-20

CHARLESTON, S. c., April l2.
The Governor has appointed A. P.
Payne as Senator of the y. S. in place OF
Judge Evans deceased.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-07-27
Sherfn'S Sale.

Qf virtue ri writ Of special executive issued from
~ he office OF the .erk Of the district Court OF
Sc0'tCounty, Iowa IN the case RdWard Davis VI.
Sohh Becktel (txecntor) aud John Francis, dated
July '3d ID ls5, aud s. me di rected command /, q
me that make or cause me TO be made. the um Of
one hundred and three 65-I0O (lo3 65 IOO doilsrs
amount e. including d. bt, interest d sts with
thereon at the rate OF per per annum
from The sOth day OF Apitl ID 1905 BY sale OF the
following described Real Estate, to-wit: .sTweptv
(2O) acres OF school land to wit: Lot twenty four
(24J as sobvided a. the scho fund commissioner OF
OIL cJnnty 10 sec in hixeen (l6i In tswn.hip
seventy eight Isl north Of range three (3l east II
the finh toth M, exc pting the lowing part Of
shd ios twenty four ga To Wit: the part OF lot
t~' nty four Al lying .ast OF th- rosd leading 10
north westerly direction from Duck Greek a so ex-
ceping the following ,It OF said IT. to-wit Com
mrDcing on IN Hickory Grove and Davenport road
two III rods IN north vest direction where thr
south west line OF said road intersects the south
boundary line Of 50 d lot twenty four I21l thence
south to the sotth boundary line Of said lot th emo.
wes' ai' pg said southern boundary line Of said lot
twenty foaF l22l to subj p Tut that line drawn
thence north - thc 50 tn west line OF said road end
then to the place OF beginning shall together with
the two lines nrst this des, rip encloses
one acre CT land; thence north to ths so7th west
boundary ofsdid Hickory Grove ard Davenport road.
thence south EAST al, the nc or said road 10 the
place OF BEGINNING contain ng s3re." Notice IL
hereby giv,n, that, as e"mman led ly said wr I o.
special eiecution shall sell the sbve scribed real
estate or 80 much thereof will sat fy said debt
interest and COSTS 1T pubic suction 70 the highest
bidder therefor in cssh Saturd,y the 2Is day u
AUGUST u 1858 at the hour Of O'Clock Of said day
at tue door oi tn. Court House In the city II Daven
port, ecott county, Iowa
Davenport July 2ih 1853.
ju'y27wiw Sheriff ~ Scott county, Iowa
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-07-27
800 Crates Of CrOCkCfy
Wholesale and Retail.

r HAVE in store and for sale the largest stock of
L Goods In this line, in the State. My stock con.
ii Is nf all the varieties oi China Glass and Earth
en- Ware, yellow Rockingham ware, Silver PLATED
aud Britannia ware, Bohemian Belgium and Amer
lean Glassware, Solar and Fluid Lsmpe Chandelier Q,
Gi andoles, Lamp wicks, Chimueys and Clio es,
Looking Glas and l. oking 1lsss plates, and all
other articles usually kept in this line.
CPocke1y-Consists Of upws is Of 500 crates and
ca,ks mpo tel direct the poiteres in Liverpool
which enables TO sell my goods 25 per cent less
than any other dealer In the market.
Frerch Do1celatn.-I have just received very
large stock OF white and gold band China drec from
Limoges, France Ny arrangement With the manu-
facturers are such that receive none but the b. d
grade Of goods Of the latest AMI most approved sy
Gold band and decorated tea sets worth from
eight to " nty-lve dollars, dinner sets and other
articles at all prices.
silver Plated WaPe.-I have Just received Z
very large stock Of Plated goods Of Rogers, Smith
Co.'S make. AL goods are warranted 70 be plated on
the best quality white metal which can with dim.
Guilty be distinguished from silver.
l.osking GlaSses.-I have a larger quantity
than has ever before been offered for sale in THU
place. Knives, forks and waiter sof every quality
and size. In fact everything sppeS tanning t. thi.
line Of business Gamble had BY calling at No. 16 Ia
Claire Block.
maySdkWtf G. T. WEBB.