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Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1858-01-21

Il There never has been Legislature il
this State, which has had such an amour
OF work to do, as will deyolve upon tn
present one, and there is probabilit,
that the session will be long one. TIL,
oank question, is one on which there vii
be multiplicity Of opinions, and it vii
consume a vast amount of time, TO har
monise all the conflicting views,an di
gest 2 system that will not contain fata
objections, either by being too lax, or TOO
stringent.
The remodeling Of the present Judicia
Districts. though apparently task tina
shuold be performed in short time anc
with but little labor, will require consid.
cradle deliberation in order to meet the
wants, and gnardc the interests of the va.
rious sections of the State. For some
of the larger counties, in older portions
OF the State, there will have to be. new
courts provided, as the District Courts
cannot do all the business that is required
OF them now. 1t is not en- uncommon
thing. for a term of court to be held in
some some, of the eastern counties, without
and conseqIfssffir up the chancery docket
arc put to sleep in the bosom 81 lttllsgants,
trict Court, where they will remain dor
mant for series of years unless some
change is effected.
The school laws need most thorough
revision. They have never yet received
at the hands of the Legislature, the atten
ton they deserved. When the laws were
codiied, in the year 1851, these received
the least attention Of any, and instead o
being codified and reduced to something
like order and system, they were merely
compiled, and left in their previously dis
iointed, half finished state. There will
be disposition manifested, to postpone
action on this subject, until the Board OF
Education is elected, and then submitted
to them for their action, but there are re-
forms needed right away, and the sooner
they are brought about the better will i
be for our school system. '
The Code needs revising, and the laws
passed subsequent to its adoption, require
a coditication, and commissioners should
be appointed for that purpose.
Asa large portion of local legislatio,
has been prohibited by the constitution
laws will have to be passed, providing 70
cases that need such Legislation. low
City REP.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1858-01-21
WASHING Ton, Jan. IA.

Herald OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
to the Government this evening, an
nounce that the professional fllibusLerers
of Texas are gathering in large numbers
on the Rio Grande, preparatory to en-.
gaging in a Mexican revolution. Gen
Walker may turn his attention that way,
as he has abandoned his Nicaraguan en-,
terprise.
Times Correspondcnce.-Th L. S.
Attorney Weir of Kansas, has arrived
with the Lecompton Constitution. He
proceeded to the President. Senatoi
Houston's proposed Kansas bill proposes
TO submit both the Topeka and Lecomp.
ton Constitutions to The popular vote,
either for or against the admission with
either, if effected. If neither is accept
ed, the bill authorizes new constitution
Courier's Correspondencc.-Mr. Rus
sell, of Mo, agent of Majors, Russell &
Co., has closed contract with the Wai
Department for the transportation of sup
plies to Utah for 81 700, 900.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1858-01-21
Rev. A. WnleHr. FRIDAY Ereninr. dec. o5.
Notice.

Ey We are every day met by the OBJ
servation, both from former patrons and
those who have not yet encouraged us,
that they would like 10 receive our paper,
but are unable to pay US in money at the
present time. To obyiate this objection,
we have determined upon taking such
produce, in payment for subscription, as
we can, in any manner, get clear Of. We
will, therefore, receive Wood, Wheat and
Oats from those who would prefer pay
ing us in those articles. We are aware
that the present prices of the Two last ar
ticles offer no inducement to farmers TO
part with them. but the loss to each in
dividual upon the small quantity they
would be required to bring us, would be
but riling. But, small as seem the
prices We offer, they are an advance upon
those we receive, and are all that we can
afford to give
We will take Wood at SO SO per cord
Wheat at 40 cents per bushel, and Oats
At 95 cents per bushel.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1858-01-21
Casualties in 1857.

Eg- We find the following statistics OF
he casualties occurring in the United
States, in an exchange. They are proba-
bly, only approximately correct.
No. Of fires during the year, ESQ the
amount of loss, Si5,972,oCO; No OF
lives lost, l58. In 1856. there were 227
fires, involving loss of $2l, l59, COO
Lives lost, 1873. The largest amount of
property destroyed by a single fire the
past year, was at Mobile, in February,
which reached 500, 900. The next
largest in Chicago, reaching S676, 900.
There were SO steamboat accidents in
1857, killing 322 and wounding SO per-
sons. ia 1856 there were 90 accidents
Of this kind, killing 358 and woundin g
le7 persons.
During 1857. there were l96 railroad
accidents, by which $50 persons were
killed and $50 wounded. In 1856 there
were l43 accidents, killing 1875 and
woundiug $50.
There nave been four hundred disas-
tors during the past year TO the sailing
craft on Tic Lakes, involving the loss Of
TWO hundred and twenty one lives, and
property to the amount Of 81, 92o, 600
The loss for the pas. ten years upon these
waters, fools up the enormous amount Of
S13,82l,253.
aged on the Western rivers, during 1857,
is go. of which nearly 100 were total
losses The number of lives lost is about
ESQ.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1858-01-21
FIRST SESSION.
WASHINGTON, Jan. Ia.

WASHINGTON, Jan. Ia.
HoUsE.-Mr. Blair gave notice of his
intention to offer a resolution for the APP
pointment OF a committee with instruc-
tons TO inquire into the expediency 8,
acquiring territory by treaty or otherwise
IN Central or South America for the pur-
pose of colonizing there the free blacks
OF this country and those who may here
alter obtain their freedom, to be protected
as dependency under the flag of the
United States. He believed that the ex-
tension OF slavery was at the bottom of
the aggressive movements of Central
America. He was opposed altogether
to the schemes of rapacious propagan-
dists, aud thought that Government
ought forthwith to take steps with a view
OF such colonizations, which was recon-
mended by Jefferson and approved of by
the fathers of the Republic. In advo-
ffa tti H5 hIa RqFSaRa9si!qq he advocated too
ings which result from its consul. bless
The resolution heretofore offered, re-
ferring various parts of the Presidents
"S0o'S5O w VIZ up. ~ i''N SotAiiiiittSeS,
has been taken up fer action. Mr.. Stan
ton endeayored to cngraft in an amend
ment rendering thanks to Paulding for
his patriotic and spirited conduct, but it
was ruled out of order.
Mr. Lester sent up an amendment, the
reading OF which occasioned much laugh
ter, proposing than an inquiry be made
determining whether Gen. Walker was
induced TO enter on the fllibustering ex-
petition by the Ostcnd manifesto and
the letter OF the Secretary of State pro-
duced at tillibustering meeting in New
York and elsewhere.
The resolution to refer the subject of
military expenditures to the Judiciary
Committee was amended with instruc-
tons 10 inquire into the expediency of
amending the Neutrality laws.
The proposition of Mr.. Phelps TO refer
the subject Of the Pacific Railroad to a
select committee Of 13, was debated, but
was not concluded. The House then
adjourned. r.a#a
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1858-01-21
The Utah Exneiifinn.

LI- The ST. Louis Republican of tn,
18th inst, has full and authentic intelli
gence from Gov. CuMMING and the army
of Utah. The whole of the troops sen
upon this expedition have been concen
trated, and were in winter quarters at Fl
Bridger. The troops were engaged il
repairing the old fort for the purpose o.
protecting their provisions. and to rem.
der it fit for permanent use hereafter
The troops were in excellent health, and
numbered about twelve hundred, while
the teamsters and other attaches amount
ed to about one thousand more. They
have provisions for several months, but
are compelled to husband them strictly
Capt. MARCY has been sent 10 Taos and
Santa Fe in order TO procure further sup
plies. The RepaJiican further says:
Now as to the Mormons. We publish
below Gov. Cummings letter to ex- Gov.
Young, and also his proclamation on en-
terlng the Territory, and declaring Utah
IN state of rebellion. Our information
Is, that The Mormons, already satisfied of
the hopelessness of their resistance are
preparing to abandon Salt Lake Cii,v carly
in the Spring. Pioneer parties have al
ready gone forward, and it is probable
that Ioung's threat that the armey would
find Great Salt Lake City in ashes, will
be verified. They have determined, it
is said, to emigrate to the British Possess
ions, butwhat portion of them is not
known. All that Gov Young has deter
mined upon, tits said, is, that he will
keep the troops of the U. S. where they
are this winter. Ii is believed that many
hundreds ofthe Saints will be left behind
to abide the protection the United States
government
Gov. B. Young has not been wanting
in proffers of liberalitv to the United
States troops. Understanding that the
army was in want of salt, he sent to the
camp Of Col Johnston fifteen mules load
ed with salt, with his respects, but that
officer sent it back, with the remark that
he would hang any messenger from the
same quarter on like errand.
Gov. Young was also very polite to all
the officers of the army-inyiting them
to partake of his hospitality at Salt Lake
City, and TO spend the winter there.
But all accounts concur in saying tina
the Mormons will leave Utah territory ii
the Spring, and is said that Col. John
son is SO firmly of this belief that he ask:
no increase of the numerical force Of the
army under his command, although sup.
plies will. of course, have 10 be sent tc
him.
| Only one officer, Lieut.. Smith, Cd dra
goons, was sick--all the others, AS also
the officers of the Territory, were in ex
cellent health @
Altogether, the news presents the con
dition of the army engaged in this expe
dition, in an Unexpectedly favorable con
dition. They may go into Great Sal
Lake CITY even before reinforcemcnts cal
reach them from our frontier, but it is th'
part of prudence TO send them. and tn,
| Government should do il.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1858-01-21

INDEPENDENCE, Jan. 18.

INDEPENDENCE, Jan. 10. &
Mr.. EDrToR Times are duller now
with US than ever, at least SO far as any
extraordinary incidents are concerned
and OF course my letter this week will be
proporiionately dull and meagre Tie
excitement il our courts, both civil and
criminal, has been gradually decreasing
since the advent Of the hard times, .
until now such thing as contested law
suit is scarcely heard Of. If this were
the only effectof the money pressure, no
one could complain, I suppose, except
the lawyers and law officers, who derive
their support from litigation but unf6r-
tunately the same result is observable in
other kinds of business, without exception.
However, as Providence as kindly order
ed, we have two antidotes for the tight
ness OF the times, which help materially
to counterfeit its direful effects. One is
the mild weather, which for the season
so far has been remarkable, aud the other.
the low price of provisions. This latter.
though, l presume the farmers VIII not
admit is an especial Godscnd, as it is not
much of a blessing for them. l viii
give you the prices Of some of our staple
products: Wheat CSC, Corn l5c., Oats
l5c., Butter l3c., Eggs loo, Flour best
quality, 81 per hundred. Compared
with one year ago, these prices are full
one hundred per cent. lower
Our Lyceum meetings are kept up
from week to week. The proceedings are
interesting, and no doubt the results are
beneficial to the participants.
The Court House is now completed
with the exception Of the inside finishing,
and am free to say, makes quite res
pectable appearance. The entire cost
will be near $4,000.
Notwithstanding the "rmes," taxes
are coming in freely, and county affairs,
in financial point of view, will soon be
looking up. The past season has been
one of peculiar pressure upon the county
Treasury, and warrants are, Of course,
somewhat deprecated. AS near as can
be calculated, the floating debt of the
county is now about $4,000, which il
is anticipated will be entirely paid by the
revenue of the present year, besides meet.
ing current expenses. Speaking of coun
ty matters, ! desire to say that they are
admirably managed, and with the strict
est economy, by Judge TABOR, and tina
he is ably seconded by the whole corp:
Of county officers, which, to say the least
has never been excelled in capacity Of
integrity, since its organization.
Yours, &C.,
! MONCRIFF.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1858-01-21
MONCRIFF.

E- AUCTION SALE OF CLorHrNG.-A
large and excellent assortment of Ready
Made Clothing will be offered at Public
Auction in this place during the present
week. The goods are of superior char
actcr, manufactured expressly for the re-
tail trade in Dubuque. The Stock com
prises variety of Oycrcoals, Frock and
Business Goats, Raglans, &c, Pants,
and Vests. The proprietors have also
a considerable stock of Gentlemen's Fur
nishing Goods, comprising several vari-
cites of Overshrts, Cotton and Merino
Shirts and Drawers, Canton Flannel
Shirts and Drawers, Guernsey Frocks,
Gloves and Mittens, Hosiery, Comforts,
Suspenders, dc. These Goods must be
sold, and purchasers can obtain them al
their own prices. Dubuque Harbor
Central improvement. Western Railroad
Scrip, and Dubuque Harbor Improve.
ment Company money taken at par. The
Auction will commence at 2 and :
O'clock, p. NJ. AS the goods will be
offered for two or three days only, those
wishing to obtain bargains must be OIL
Land Immediately.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1858-01-21


Gov. King. Of New York, makes tn,
following reference to the Lennon Slave
case in his late message g FL
| Since the late session ofthe Legislature
the Lennon slave case, involving the
claim of slave holders to bring slaves into
this State, in violation Of its express leg
isllation, has been brought under the con
sideration of the Supreme Court of the
First Judicial District.
The case was heard before the five
Judges of that district and am gratified
to be able to state that, with one dissent
voico, the Court expressed its judgement
in favor Of the constitutional power of the
State TO legislate as to the condition Of all
persons within its jurisdiction, and TO
Danish forever fromits territory all vestige
of human slavery. The dissenting Jus
tice has not made public the grounds or
the extent of his disagreement with ma
jority of the Court.
The counsel of the State of Virginia
having intimated his intention to appeal
from this decision, recommend to the
Legislature to make such provision for
the State as the Importance of the question
requires.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1858-01-21
NEW YORK. Jan. Ia

The Washington correspondent of the
Post announces the organization of the
Central American Emigrant Company
He also states that the Lecompton Demo
Gratis will oppose the admission of Min
nesota on the ground that the enabling
act limited the delegates to the constitu-
tional convention to 108 The same cor
respondent asserts that the President is
sued orders yesterday to force through
the Lecompton Constitution at all hazards
and at whatever cost.
The Senate Military Committee are OPP
posed to giving the Secretary of War five
new regiments.
The capture of Anderson and his men
was effected by a force of marines under
Captain Sands, nine miles up the San
Juan. The brig Kaboa from Port au
Prince reports that place seriously raw
aged by yellow fever. 81
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1858-01-21
Lectures.

ES~ We were especially favored on
last Fridayeyening. in the way of Lee
lures Our citizens turned out almost
en- masse 70 listen to discourse By Judge
TABOR, of Independence, but at the hour
appointed, the Judge not appearing Mr..
R. n. SoPER, who WAS present, gave us
ell-delivercd discourse upon The
FALLAcy OF THE SENSES" combining his
remarks, however, 10 those of Touch and
of Vision. The lecturer gave many ia
miliar examples to demonstrate Tie falla-
o;ousness of the senses, and TO show that
we cannot blindlv trust TO the intelligence
which they convey to our minds. We,
however. failed to sec tho point AT which
the lecturer aimed. and deemed his Ice
ture incomplete, iuasmuch as he made no
deductions from tie facts proved. The
discourse, however, was we'll worded and
well delivered. and applied, as We pre-
eume the gentleman is accustomed to APP
ply ito matter Of science--coud
scarcely have been better. We hope 10
hear him again.
About the time Mr. SopER had con
cluded, Judge TABon, who had been un-
ayoidably delayed upon the road, arrived,
and was greeted by q round Of hearty
applause. and notwithstanding the late
upon hearing him. His discourse was
upon the I" PRoGREss OF CIVILIZATION, "
and Was one Of the most classical ani
elegant productions which, il has been
our good fortune to listen TO- 1t showed
a perfect iiiari-y with history. science
and literature, and gave abundant evil
dence OF a fine poetic tas;e III the lectur-
or. and proving that he has few superb
ors. intellectually, in the State He nor-
,rayed the benighted CONDITION OF rHr
world during the dark ages-the progress
Of Mind since the 18Th century. and rea-
soning from the achievements of the re-
cent past, looked forward 10 grand and
glorious future, when the minds of the
masses shall be disenthralled from the
bondage of ignorancs and superstition,
aud when all power shall emanale from
them alone. We shall not at,emp. to
give an outline of bis lecture. but hope
to get the Judges consent 10 iss publica-
ton entire, as We are sure oar readers
will be amply paid in its perusai. Tie
Judge was eonplimented by the attend
sDee Of quite large delegation OF his
d own townspeople.
The pext lecture of the course will be
delivered on Friday evening by Rev.
GEO. GEMMrLL, Of this place. on /" Tn.
WELL BEING or MAN IN rHIs LIFE"
We anticipate u discourse Of some inter
est
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1858-01-21

THE REAL, GENUINE, Original"
MISS FLoRA.-The Paris Courier has
discovered her, and lhus describes the
hitherto inconnue, who has figured so
extensively under the nomme de plume OF
''@ Ms. 'U e &c ra' FG-on IS WIDOW
and is coming with her father to pass the
winter in Paris. She is perhaps the best
match in the United States but she
hates the Americans, and, leased BY
their courtships, and weary OF dragging
always behind her a retnue Of Yankees,
she comes TO live in Paris. She will open
her house this winter, and give splendid
entertainments. Mrs. Cecilia is stump
tuously fashionable She spends at her
toilet u budget exceeding that Of the
largest city OF France, Paris excepted
Her expenses are computed by millions.
In New York she bears the reputation OF
being the most fashioaa be lady of the
United States, and of spending the most
money for her toilet. Rarely does she
wear a dress three times, even be il OF
velvet, embroidered with pearls. She
never wore one four times. The luxury
of Mrs. Cecilia R--on is such, that
an American poet, who has remained
anonymous, but is believed to be Mr..
Butler, Of New York, has written poem
about her, under the title of Nothing to
Wear; an Episode Of Fashionable Life T"
~ Philadelphia paper answers the
question Of I" Who is this, we wonder 90
by giving the lady's name in full, as fol
lows: h
1T is said that Mrs. Reardon, a young
American widow Of almost boundless re-
sources, who will hereafter reside in Par
is, is the original of Flora McFlimsey,
in Buffers satirical poem, Nothing to
Wear -
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1858-01-21

EST The recent examination i'm the
Dubuque shooting affray resulted in the
committal Of JACOB RorII, q German, to
answer the charge Of murder in the first
degree His friends, however. subse-
quenlly had Roru brought before Judge
HEMPsTEAp upon a wri, of habeas cor
pus, v no admitted him to bail in the sum
of $4,000. The sureties we're prompt
ly given, and the prisoner borne off in
triumph by large concourse of his
countrvmen.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1858-01-21

! SAD RoMAScE.-A few days since a young
lady in London, G. W.; committe dsuicidc un-
der much to be iamcnted circumstances. Tn
requted attachment was stated te be the cause
which led her to commit so dreadful an act
One Of the most dcplorable circumstances CON
nected with the sad story is, that the gentleman
to whom she was engaged did not intend the
slightest unkindnsss. He wrote to her, inform
ing her of change in his situation stating
that he now received Il certain salary and asking
her opinion as to the prudence of their getting
married. Not receiving an answer, he went To
London himself TO converse with her on the sub
ject, and was met with the information of her
tragic end. She was said to be the most beau
tiful girl in the city, After she had been buried
day or two, her corpse was found lyin5 in the
churchyarl. Sonic holy snachcrs had probably
attempted their nefrious designs, but had fled
through fear Of interruption, through sulsrstiii-
Gus fears orquailings Circumstance. Hcrremans
were OF course re-intcrrcd; and watch is to be
kept for several months near the grave. We art
told that the discntombrncnt was performed in n
scientific manner The whole affair is ono Of
the saddcst romances wcbayeheard Of, and if re-
lated in a novel, would BE- laughed at as too un-
likely --Harilton Spectator
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1858-01-21

ET- Have YOU be.s to sec Mr.. Dove
lass, st has Antuo,ype Room at the no.
ele Ifnot, we would advise y.u to go
His pictures are of superior character.
sud as cheap AS they are good. As he
remains but a week longer, those desir
GUS Of getting good likeness hal better
avail themselves of this opportunity. lie
invites all to come and examine his spec
jmens.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1858-01-21
klansas.

Affairs in kansa are getting TO be more
mixed than ever The Territorial Leg
islatnre having met at Lecompton on the
4th, adjourned to Lawrence, anc has re-
ceiyed a message from acting Govnel
Denver. On the 4th also, the Topeka
Legislature assembled at Topeka, listened
til message from Gov. Robinson, and
then also adjourned TO Lawrence.
Kickapoo prccinctin Levenworth Coun.
ty gave 844 majority for ihe Pro Slavery
State ticket! Ii is well known that there
are not half that many legal voters in the
precinct. Johnson county is reported to
have given 1900 Democratic majority
The whole legal vote of that county does
not exceed 400; yet FIVE times that mum
Der have been given as majority. On &
fair vote, Parties are closely balanced in
johnson county. Shawnee precinct is
returned ia 33l majority for the pro- slaey
ny ticket, when there arc not 100 voters
in it: and the famous Oxfork is conten
this time with 738 majority, cast by the
residents Of six dwellings and no tav.
ern," as Gov Walker testifies. Las
October Oxford gave 1900 majority.
Only small portion Of the Free State
men took part in the bogus State cleo.
ton, but ifthe ballot boxes can be cleaned
of their illegal contents the border ruffisr
will be defeated
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1858-01-21
Ey- Mr.. II. EMEnsoS, q merchan

Ets- Mr.. II. HARRISON, q merchant Of
Newport, Canada West, had his satchel
stolen Il short time since from his seat in
car on the New York Central Railroad
which contained Sl4, 700 in bank bills.
Mr.. EMERSON left his satchel Oh his seat
while he left the train at Rome to take
some refreshments, and while absent some
lucky rogue made way with it.