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Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1858-01-28
Governors Message.

EE The message Of Gov GRIMES 10
the Legislature, though treating pointed
lyand briefly upon the subjects to which,
as Chief Magistrate, it was necessary he
should bring to the attention of that body,
isyet much too lengthy for us to publish
in full. It is, however, a most admira-
bic State paper, and must enhance mate.
rally the Governors already enviable
reputation. Every subject is treated with
clesruess and an ability seldom evinced
IN similar communications. He evident.
ly understands perfectly every subject
upon which he treats, and finds no occa-
sion for abstract reasoning or circumloc-
utory augmentation. There is no non
committalism, but what he deems neces-
sary to recommend he does poinledly and
succincly, and his views upon all mat
tiers Of State policy are eminently sound
and practical-commending themselves
to the best judgment Of every citizen of
the commonwealth.
We shall endeavor to give brief sy-
nopsis of his message. lie opens by a
eongratulation upon the continued pros
perity OF the State-the increase of its
population and the development of its re-
sources. He next refers 10 the impor-
tance Of the labors of the present legis-
lature. inasmuch rs they have met under
the provisions Of a new organic law, to
which they are to give efficacy. Their
acts are to exercise potent influence up
on the character and prosperity Of the
State, and he exhorts them to a spirit of
prudence and moderation.
lie opposes special Legislation. deem
ing it in opposition to the true theory of
Republican government. liable 10 abuse,
and source of great corruption. He
urges the passage of general laws. in all
cases where they are practicable, and ex-
tolls the provision iu the new constitution
which enforces this duty.
He advocates material changes in the
Election law. and submits the propri.ty
OF passing Registry Act. deeming that
the only means to secure inviolate the
elective franchise. This, he thinks, to-
ge'her with proper enforcement Of the
naturalization laws. will tend to prevent
the arraying Of parties against each
other on accoun. Of birthplace, and will
secure every bona yfde citizen his Just
weight in tho affairs of the State. With
out such a law, judging from recent
eseo's. popular elections will become a
seproach.
dc recommends total change Of the
Revsnue law. SO far As It relates to Stale |
taaes. County collectors aud trcasurers, |
though elected by the people of the coun.
ties. are regarded somewhat as state Off
Gers. and in case Of dereliction or default.
IN paying over the State revenue. the
Fate is compelled to suo them Tor recov-
ely He ihiuks the State should not be
compelled to look 10 the treasurers. but
% the counties, for this revenue, and il,
the Heasurers neglect sheir duties or dc
fault. let the counties which elected them
tear the loss, The amour, now in ar
j ears from the several counties is Sea. 4ol. i
az csnts--probably not two per cent. of
which will ever be received.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1858-01-28
WASHINGTON. Jan. Ia

HorsE.--Thc committee to inv estigate
charges against members or officers of the
last House. growing out of the Middle
sex Manufacturing Go. Tariff funds. was
announced. Il consists Of Stanton of
Ohio. Moore of Ala, Kunkle Of Pa,
Wright Of Ga, and Russell Of Y. Y.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1858-01-28

EN We extend our cordial ackuow-
Judgements to Hon. J. S. WOODWARD
for variety Of Reports and Public Doc
uments.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1858-01-28
Robertson Case.
ROCHESTER, Jan. 20.

The charge Of Judge Smith to the jury
on the Robertson case, occupied one hour
and half in delivery. The case went 70
the Jury about half past eleven O'Clock.
and about four hours afterwards they re-
turned with a verdict Of not guilty.
Great excitement followed the announce
ment Of the verdict.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1858-01-28

ET A disastrous fire occurred in
Brooklyn, New York, at one Of the pub
lie schools. few days since. resulting in
the death OF seven children, and the
e"ri"us Injury of several Others.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1858-01-28
A Course Of Weekly Lectures

Will be delivered in the Congregational Church
in Quasqueton, commencing Friday evening
Disc 25th. and continuing as per announcement
below. The public ara invited to attend. Ad-
mittance free
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1858-01-28

@ The returns in the late election
for Governor and Lieutenant Governor of
this State, were canvassed by the legisla-
ture on the 18th inst. and the following
are the footings:
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1858-01-28
FRlDAY, Jan. Is.

SESArE.-The Senate adjourned over
from IL o'clock yesterday, to p. NJ.
to-day. AT that hour it was called to
order by the President pro tenn.
The President pro TEN having an
nounced the time had arrived when the
Lieut.. Governor should take his seat,
Messrs. Allen and Grinnell were appoint
ed committee to conduct the Lieuten-
ant Governor to his Chair, in taking
which he briefly but happily addressed
the Senste.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1858-01-28

Mn. R. ]. TaoaSroS, with Older, Lee d Co.
Independence, is our authorized agent for that
vicinity. MI. THoRSroS will receive and receipt
for subscriptions, advertisements, DC. All Job
work entrusted to his care will be done fifty Der
cent cheaper ana better than can be done else
where in this County.
" Messrs. T. 8. SKINNER d Co, Dubuque.
have been duly appointed Agents for obtain
ing subscriptions and advertisements, for ,hs
paper.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1858-01-28

tie dislikes the change made in the
assessment law last winter and recon-
mends return to the old system Of town
ship assessors. This suggestion will
meet the appreciation of almost every man
in the State, as there is no doubt that in
this way assessments can be made more
readily, more correctly, and more salts
factorily than if made, as they are and
must be by the county assessor, hurriedly
and to great extent ignoranly. He
sees no necessity for an assessment often
er than once in two years.
The new constitution provides for
census of the State in 1853, and every
two years thereafter. As the law stands
at present, this must be done by the
county assessor. He dislikes this meth
cd, deeming it impossible that these off :
GERS should be able, with their other du-
ties. to perform it correctly, and thinks
the census board should be authorized to
appoint officers.
Upon the subject Of banks he makes no
recommendations other than urging upon
the Legislature the importance of so Sc
curing their issues that the public can
not DC the losers by them, inasmuch as
they should be established for the public
welfare. and not 10 promote the purposes
Of stockholders and capitalists.
He favors the system Of Common
School organization as contemplated by
the new constitution, and recommends
that the members of the Board of Edu-
cation have general supervision of the
acts of the County School Fund Com
missioner. some of which officers, through
lack of clerical ability. have their at
fairs in inextricable confusion, which
must result in loss to the State. By this
supervision he thinks an uniform system
of doing business would be established,
and much of the school fund preserved.
He states the deficit in the accounts of
]. D. EAps. late Superintendent of Pub
lie Instruction, at $40, 4O3.8l. He fay
ors the adoption Of the School Laws, as
prepared and submitted by Messrs. MANN
and DEAN, commissioners appointed for
that purpose, and thinks that the public
schools should be supported by taxation,
and the present rate system, or per copita
tax should be abolished, inasmuch as edu-
cation. being i public benefit, should be
paid for by the public.
He thinks the experience of the past
year demonstrates the necessity for some
military organization in the State, and
urges the passage Of law upon which
such organization can be based.
The state of the Treasury is presented
as follows
The amount in the Treasury on the
3lst Oct, 1856, was $Il254 90
There was paid into the Treasury
during the fiscal year. .-..... 23l ,2s4 a.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1858-01-28
CONDENSED from the Des Moines Citizen.
IOWA LEGISLATURES.

The legislature permanently organized
on Tuesday, Jan. 18th, by the election Of
the following gentlemen to the principal
offices
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1858-01-28
,569,794 GO

sembly conyenes. -....... 81 $50 1874 6s
The Auditor estimates the expenses
of the State during the same pc
Rod at 1898 ,4l2 80
There are outstanding
Auditors warrants, l55, 004 56--676,5l6 &c
Leaving an excess of resources over
present and probable liabilities, 1891 1873 l6
The estimate Of the resources for 1853
and 1859. are made upon the supposllion
that the present rate of taxation will con
tinue. 1t is thought that owing to the
present stagnation in business and scare
ity Of money, but small amount of the
State Revenue will be paid. He there
fore submits the propriety of borrowing
money upon the bonds Of the State, by
which means he thinks the State could
discharge all her liabilities, complete the
charitable institutions commenced, and
the rate Of taxation for 1858 and 1859 be
reduced one-third.
He thinks the General Government, in
refusing to pay FIVE per cent. to the state
upon lands located in the state by land
warrants as well as upon those sold for
cash, is violating a contract made with
the stale. aud recommends memorial to
Congress upon the subject, and the in
stitution OF suit against the United
States in the Court of Claims, for the
recovery Of the amount due, which up to
the Seth June, 1856, was S682, 98o. go,
and which he thinks now foots up an ag-
gregate OF one million dollars.
The Governor closes his message by a
mastery review Of the bred Scott deci-
sion and the Lecompton swindle in Kan
sas, showing that the practical result OF
the former is to subvert the independence
OF the States, and make them but appen-
dases Of a great slavery -propagating
power, and that the latter strikes blow
at the foundation of free government it.
self. We canno. refrain from giving the
conclusion Of his message upon this
point. He says:
We cannot be Indifferent to the ef-
forts Of the people of Kansas to perpetu-
ate freedom in that territory. We ought
not 70 be Indifferent. No people are de-
serving Of freedom who do not sympa.
shise with those who are struggling to
attain il. The people Of Kansas are the
champions of popular government every
where They are bringing to the test
the great principle enunciated by our
revolutionary fathers, that government
derives its power from the consent OF
tho governed.
II the recent constitutional convention
of Kansas, defended il was nv federal
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1858-01-28

FOR GOVERNOR.
Whole number of votes, 1882
Ralph P. Lowe received 80, 498
Ben NJ. Samuels /" 5000
T. F. Henry l,OO6
Ralph P. loves plurality, 2,41o
. :" majority, l,404
FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR.
Whole number Of votes, 74,O33
Oran Faville received 1888
Geo. Gillaspy $3.50
Eaeton L. Morris received l,OlO
Oran Faville's plurality e,393
" . majority 1913
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1858-01-28

on Tuesday, Jan. 18th, by the election Of
the following gentlemen to the principal
offices
Secretary-Geo. E. Spencer.
Asst do. S. Dimmitt. of Jones Co.
Serg. -at-Arms-J. R. Harstock, of
Johnson county.
Enrolling Clerk-E. II. Talbot, of
johnson county.
Engrossing Clerk-A. S. Bailey OF
Washington county.
Door Keeper-Elijah Evans, of Gin
ton county.
Speaker-Col. Shelladay, of Jasper
county.
Chief Clerk-Mr. Jones, of Whine.
sheik county.
Asst do.-A. NJ. Cowing, of Powe.
sheik.
Engrossing do.-A. E. Wagstaff, Of
Lucas county.
Enrolling dos. A. Ayres.
Sergeant-at- Arms--Mr. Reno, of Web.
ster county.
Considerable business, incident to the
organization, was transacted in both
houses. The Governors Message was
read, and the House ordered the printing
of 5000 copies, 1900 in German and SOC
in the Holland language.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1858-01-28
THURSDAY, Jan. IA.

THURSDAY, Jan. IA.
The inauguration Of the Governor and
Lieutenant Governor took place to-day,
and no other business of moment was
done in either house.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1858-01-28
Making a total of

WHKIug totAI OF go
There was paid out during the veal
Leaving b balance in the treasury
at the end of the year Of. :.
There is in arrears from the several
county treasurers -.
There is due from the several coun-
ties. upon the assessment of 1857
The Auditor of the State estimates
thetaxes for the year 1858, ut. !.
The estimate for 1859, is
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1858-09-08

fsTThe editor of the Ohio State Journal is
informed that there is this difference
between him and the editor of this paper
What he writes has to be submitted to the
clique that controls his paper. What we write
is submitted to ourselfand ourself only; and it
does not make the least particle of difference to
us whether what we write makes any person
feel bad or good. We always write what we
please without fear, favor, or dictation from
any one. That is the differnce between the editor
of the the Journal and the editor OF the Sentinel
We are freeman while he is nothing more moi
less than the menial slave of Gov Chase and
the clique that control his sheet
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1858-09-08
Execution Of John Burns.

We devote good portion of the inside OF to-
dey's Sentiuel to the full account of the execu-
ton ofJohn Burns which took place at Wheel
ing on last Friday. 1t will be read with inter
est. The Wheeling Intellgencer, of the 4th
inst, from which we copy the account, has the
following additional particulars. 1t says
"Our paper is taken up this morning with de-
tailed account Of the execution Of John Burns
which took place yesterday in the presence oI
about ten thousand people. We seldom see as
many people upon one occasion as thronged the
streets yesterday. Curious folks came from all
quarters in all sorts ofconveyances, to see fcl-
low mortal meet death deliberately upon the
gallows. The IIcmpf1ld train brought in four
full car loads OF people, the Baltimore road had
eight car loads, and the Pittsburgh Il Cleveland
and Central Ohio had large trans. Everything
in connection with the execution was admirably
conducted Our excellent Sheriff and his dep
utics arc entitled to credit Revs. Perkins,
Paul and others had dsagreeable duty to per-
form, and they performed it willingly and kind
ly. The physicians in attendance at the exccu-
ton were Drs. Cunmins, Gates, Haslet and
Hullihen. The two military companies, the
State Fencbcs and Rihomen, in escorting the
condemned and protecting the scaIold, were
remarkably successful in preserving the best oi
order. They performed the duty as we'll as
douhilr. their force could have done.
1'lniHs is the fourth execution that has taken
place in this city, and the first one in ten years.
They have all been public. We hope that this
fulilment of the laws decree will not be with
out its good effect upon those here who stand
more particularly in need of some such fearful
warning 1t was one of Burns last expressed
hopes that his end would act as check to
those who were following in his footsteps. The
scalfolding was burned Immediately after the
body was removed, and all traces ofthe execu-
ton were destroyed.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1858-09-08

THE LAST DESPERATE REMEDY OF DEsPER-
ATE DEMoGoGUE.-The black republicans in the
Tuscarawas district are running for Congress
noted demagogue who is known by the name OF
.Bill Helmick." Bill wants to get to Congress
and as he thinks it will advance his chances he
has authorized the editor OF the Tuscarawas Ak-
Uocate to put forth the following demagogue
feeler. 1t is the last desperate remedy OF des'
perate demagogue. If he or any other man
would introduce such bill it would only
be for bunkum They would not have the
law repealed under any circumstances. Read
Bilps specimen of low demagogucry:-
We are authorized to say, if Mr.. Helmick is
elected, he will introduce Bill on taking his
seat, to repeal the present bill allowing $3 000a
year to members ofCongress, and reinstate the
old Law which allows them but So day. In
fact we have heard him contend on the stump
that five dollars aday was ample compensation
for Congressman. He believes that high sal
aries should not be tolerated in republic, where
they are payed out ofthe labor of honest tax
payers.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1858-09-08

0EFThe black republicans are at this time
showing to the world what beautiful set of
hypocrites they are. Seven or eight months
since their speakers and presses said nothing
but one continual praise Of Stephen A. Douglas.
Now their tune is changed. They are wish
ing, hoping and rejoicing over what they con-
slider the prospect Of his defeat to the U. S. SEN
ate. What has caused this sudden changer
Simply this: Then they thought by putting
him they could distract the Democratic party
Now they have no further use for him, and
wish to see him succeeded by black republi-
can Of the blackest kind, An honest, consist
ent black republican would be one of the great
est curiosities Of the present century. AS poor
as we are, we would give $50, to see one; al
though we have no fears of ever having to pay
the money.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1858-09-08

OIsrThat arch demagogue, Gov. Chase, came
out in speech at Columbus the other day in
favor ofa high protective taraif. So says the
Columbus correspondent ofthe Cincinnati Ga
zetIe. This is not surprising for him to do
We would like to know what it is the demogogue
wouldn't favor if he thought he could advance
his own ambitious ends by so doing? The man
that takes Salmon p Chase for any thing but a
political demagoguc, is entirely mistaken in his
man. His first, last, and only principle is trick
cry He studies nothing else, and doesn't wish
to know anything else.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1858-09-08

0sTThe Democracy OF the Belmont district
have nomi nrted as their candidate for Congress,
B. +. Spriggs Esq, of Noble county. Mr.. s.
is an able man, and will make good represen-
tative. Mr.. Lawrence, the present able repre-
sentatiue, would have been unanimously renom-
mated had he been candidate. But accord
ing to general rule in that district no man can
be candidate more than one term. This ac-
counts for the reason that Mr. L. was not re-
nominated. The story going the rounds of the
black republican press that he was thrown over
board is like all their other assertions, a base
fabrication. He was not candidate.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1858-09-08

OLrWe notice that DR.. J. d. Schooley, Of
this place. has made an improvement ON the
recent invention Of extracting teeth with the
electric current. By the process he has adopt
ed, several formidable difficulties are removed,
and all the teeth can now be operated up on with
great facility. This is a decided and valuable
Improvement He also combines with the cleo
tro- -galvanic process, local application, which
has been successfully tested, and which to q
great degree, allays pain and renders the opera
ton expeditions and comparatively easy.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1858-09-08
Ii Wont Win.

A number of leading black republicans in
Cadiz, Gas we are reliably informed) met on last
Friday night in secret conclaye, and resolved
that they would hold secret meetings in every
township in the county. Gentlemen your Sc
recy wont win. The people demand open day
light and fair play, and all the secret meetings
you can hold will be Of no avail. II your prin-
ciples are not worth being made public, they
are not Of any account The day for secret po-
litical meetings in Harrison county is past.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1858-09-08

INDIAN SHow.-The celebrated Indian troupe
of Kawshawgance's as will be seen by an ad-
vertisement in another column, will exhibit on
the Fair Grounds at Cadiz on next Saturday
week. There is always something instructive
and entertaining about these Indian Entertain
ments; and we would advise all who wish to
learn more (and who does not0 about the Gus
TOMS Manners, &C., Of the RedMan Of the For
est, to be in Cadiz on the above day.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1858-09-08

CEFWe invite attention to the advertisement
of DR.. KLINE, published in our paper to-day
The matter of which it treats is very important,
and our New York correspondent informs us
that he has known the advertiser several years,
and that he is in every way worthy ofconfidence.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1858-09-08
Rnilrond Meeting.

A meeting Of stockholders, taxpayers and all
other interested in the running Of trains on the
Cadz Branch of the S. & l. II. r. will be held
at the Court House on this Wednesday EOe-
ming, September 8, 1853, at the ringing of the
bell Let there be general turnout.
.esl~ MANY CITIZENS.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1858-09-08

fE5-Mrs. SARAH, widow Of the late David
Thompson, Jr., Of Archer township, and only
daughter Of the late Rev. DR.. Rea, Of Beech
Spring, was buried on last Sabbath. Mrs. i.
was anssxeeIlent woman, and bore her affec-
tions with christian resignation.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1858-09-08

,,G.TA SLAYER, called the Echo, was captured
few days since by the American brig Dolphin.
II had 3o6 negroes aboard which they had
brought from Africa. The crew consisted Of
ls men, oil of whom are now in the Charleston
iaii, where they will be tried for violating the
u. S. laws Of 1919 and. 20 Their punish
ment no doubt will be death. The negroes will
have TO be sent back to Africa. s#E
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1858-09-08

GooD.-John Hickman, of Chester County,
Pa, who was elected as Democrat to Con-
gress, butinvariably acted with the opposition,
has been repudated by the Democracy of his
own county, and Charles D. Manly has been
selected in his stead.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1858-09-08
S FERGUSON,
{ Jnfectionary aud Variety Store

OPPOSITE THE PUBLIC BUILDINGS.
CadiZ, Ohio.
q FERG USON respectfully iniufms his friends
=. that he has commenced business IN the build.
ing directly opposite the Public Buildings, where he
offers for sale large and well selected Sssortmentot
C coNFLcTIoNARIEs, &c., among which may be
found the following:
Common and fancy Vandies Of all kinds,
Almonds, Filberts, ream and Pea Nutss
Raiains, Figs, Dates, French urrants;
Sugar, Soda, Butter and Wnter Crackers.
Western Reserve and EnglishNheese,
Ground and Bark Cinnamon. ...
Pepper, Ginger, Alspice and Starch.
Fine and Common Cigars, Tobacco and Snnfts
Pulverzed White Sugar,
Assorted Pickles and Pepper Sauce,
Combs, Porte Monies, and Pen Knives,
Visiting Cards and Envelopes,
Watch Chains, Keys and Guards,
A fine lot of Common Jewelry,
TOYS of oil descriptions,
ar As he intends to sell cheap, he hopes his
friends and the public generally will favor him with
their patronage.
Ry Country Confectionaries can be supplied - iis
shment onlthe very best terms.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1858-09-08

The celebration in Cadiz on last We'd
nesday night in honor of the laying Of the At
lantic Telegraph Gable, was very creditable
affair. The boys deserve credit for the manner
in which it was gotten up,