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The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1858-11-25
Doing 1T Brown.

A remarkable exhibition took place il
our amphitheatre on the last day of the
fair, says the Hcpkinsville (Ky.) Merca
ry, one perhaps never before witnessed
and which would have been noticeable
feature at any exhibition in the world
Ten brothers, named Brown, all fine look
ing fellows, with a very strongly marked
family likeness, with long flowing boards
dressed in similar apparel, and mount
cd on ten superb gray charges, which
they rode in fine style, entered the am
phithcatre and dashed around the arena
as gracefully and as fearlessly as caval.
cade of brave Bedouins chasing a retreat
ing enemy over desert. They twined
and intertwined in every variety of grace
ful evolutions. Now in heightened line
now whirling i'll intersecting circles, now
laundering all abreast in one unbroken
line, whose front seemed as impregnable
as Macedonian phalanx, and whose ad
vance was as steady and imposing as al
approaching billow of the ocean. The
excitement was intense, unbounded, and
universal, and the spectators eheered long
and loudly, while showers of bouquets
rained from the hands Of beauty on the
gallant horsemen.
AT the call of the marshall, they rein
ell up in the presence of their venerable
mother, who was looking with tears OF
pride and joy, on her array of gallant
sons, and on behalf of the Association,
Major n. +. Gray presented her with q
silver goblet, accompanied with some
very beautiful, touching, sublime and ap-
propriate remarks. The eldest Brown is
aged forty. and the youngest twenty
years. Their names are Andrew, Julien,
Absalom, Gravenor S., AUGUSTUS W..
Robert S., William, John A. E., Thomas
f., Samuel NJ, and Milton D. All but
three live in this county, and all but one
in this State They are all farmers and
traders, and steady, thrifty, respectable
men. That day was the first time for fif
teen years since they had all met, and al
affecting meeting it was, both to then
and all who beheld it.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1858-11-25
MARRIED LOVE MAKING;
OR,
WHO COULD Have BELIEVED 1T
A SKETCH FROM THE FRENCH.

There lived in Vienna a young man
of rank and fortune, who bore strong
resemblance to many other young men
of that and every city, for he was the
dupe to all the folies of fashion and high
life. He combined flexible heart with
handsome person; it had cost his
mother great deal of trouble to make
him what is called a puppy; but by in
defatigable diligence, she had at last ef-
fected her purpose. All the ladies, con-
sequently, loved him, and he loved them
all in return. 1t has been said that once
or twice his attachment had even been of
more than a months duration, but never
did he impose any constraint upon him
self or the object of his affection, by an
irksome fidelity. He possessed the nice st
powers of perception, whenever any
word or look summoned him to the vic
tory but he always had the good man
ners to pay every attention to the clock,
when it announced the hour of parting.
With these qualifications, he was cer-
tain of success with the ladies. He paid
his devoirs to all, enjoyed all, and was
at last tired of all. In one of his mo-
ments Of torpid safety, our hero had re-
turned home before supper. Happy is
he who feels the time least oppressive
when at home--he belongs to the better
kind of men. Our young count threw
himself upon the sofa, stretched his
limbs, yawned, DC. Suddenly it occur
red to him that he was married. No
wonder that we should have forgotten it,
since he only just now recollected it.
"Apropos." said he. and rung the
bella servant entered.
I" Go to your mistress and ask her if
may have the pleasure of seeing her."
The servant listened attentivcly. not
believing the testimony of his own ears
The count repeated his orders, which
the servant at length obeyed, shaking
his head as he went. The countess was
The amiable daughter of a country gen.
tlemsn-she was flower which from
the pressure of the court atmosphere,
drooped, but did not wither to avoid
eHNtsS, she had no resource hnt IN aw;yo
the high tide of life. She and her hus-
band sometimes met-they never avoid
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1858-11-25

The GRAIN CRoP OF EURopE.-The
Boston Journal thus epitomizes the infor-
nation respecting the European grain
crop of 1858, as derived from latest for
eign papers
" In the countries bordering upon the
Mediterranean, the crop is variously re-
ported, but upon the whole may be re-
garded as equal to if not exceeding an
average. Egypt will furnish full aver
age. Spain and Portugal will not require
any supplies from other countries. In
Belgium and Holland there is an average
crop: while in the Baltic regions, inclu-
ding Northern Germany and Western
Russia the yield is below an average, al
though high prices may induce exports
to some extent. In France there is fair
crop of wheat and rye, oats being infer
ior. The cereal crop of England exceeds
the average, and a portion of the extra
ordinary wheat field of last year still re-
mains in the hands of farmers, TO be add
ed to this years harvest Other bread
stuffs are somewhat under the average
In Ireland all kinds of produce are abun-
dant compared with recent years. The
wheat crop of Scotland is excellent, 9th
er crops being medium, and possibly be-
low. On the whole, the United Kingdom
will this year require smaller imports o.
grain than in ordinary seasons, The sup
ply 'power of Central Russia is not We
determined.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1858-11-25

The CHICKEN AND FEATHERS. - At
breakfast one morning. in that quiet and
comfortable old mansion the White Swan,
in old York, a foreigner made quick dis
patch with the eggs. Thrusting his
spoon into the middle, he drew out the
yolk, devoured it and passed on to the
next. When he had got to his seventh
egg, an old farmer, who had already been
prejudiced against Monsieur by his nous,
taches. could brook the extravaganza nc
longer, and speaking up, said:
"Why, sir, you leave out all the white
How is Mrs. Lockwood to afford to pro
vide breakfast, at that rate 81
vi" replied the outside barbarian
"you wouldn't have me eat de vite =
De yoke is shicken; de vite do feeders
Am to make one bolster of my belly =
/ The farmer was dumfounded
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1858-11-25
A s. Smart Woman'' at stewart,s---Om6
WAY to buy "A nawl.

Last evening an elegantly dressed wo-
man entered Stewart's and asked to see
some shawls. After asserting and com
pairing. she at length made selection,
the price being five hundred dollars.
Gracefully producing her portmonaie,
she rendered the clerk a two thousand
dollar bill in payment. He took it i'm
mediately to the cashier, who examined
it carefully, sent clerk out to an expert
to obtain his opinion. Meanwhile the
lady became very indignant, and resent
ed the affront which she said had been
put upon her. She was not a character
to receive or pass of bad currency, and
would never come again to Stewards to
do any shopping. Presently the messen-
ger returned with the intelligence that
the bill was good. She caught it from
him, declaring that she would not take
the shawl. After little while, howey-
er, she seemed to relent, and saying that
she had been to a large number of estab-
lishments, and that the shawl was the on
ly one that had suited her, she remarked
that she would take it, adding her deter
mination not to expose herself again to a
similar affront. The clerk was profuse in
apologies as he did up the article, and
the two thousand dollar bill was taken by
the cashier, and fifteen hundred dollars
promptly paid back to her, when without
bidding good night, she took her leave.
The bill this time proved to be a counter
felt. She had paid the clerk different
one from the one first exhibited .-Ece.
Post.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1858-11-25
. Qoetrp
THE SMACK IN SCHOOL.

1.-THE following incident in district school
described by VIM. Pitt Palmer, of New York
President of the Manhattan Insurance Company
in an address before the Literary Society in
Stock bridge, Mass, his native home, will tax,
MANY whose heads are now streaked with sill
very hairs, journey back to boyhood and earl,
life j
A district school. not far away,
Mid Berkshire hills, one winters day,
Was humming with its wonted noise
OF three-score mingled girls and boys,
Some few upon their tasks intent,
But more on furtive mischief bent
The while the masters downward look
Was fastened on n copy-book-
When suddenly behind his back,
Rose sharp and clear rousing SNACK
As 'twere battery Of bliss
Let off in one tremendous kiss
whats that 2" the startled master cries;
:" That Thir," little imp replies,
Wath William Willith, if you pleathe-
thaw him kith Thuthannah Peathc!"
With frown to make statue thrill
The master Numbered i" Hither, Will"
Like Wrctcn Ocftaken IN MS track,
With stolen chattes on his back,
viii hung his head in fear or shame,
And to the awful presence came
A great, green, bashful simpleton.
The butt of all good fun
With smile suppressed. and birch upraiscd,
The threatener taltered-" In amazed
That you, my biggest pupil, should
BE guilty of an act SO rude
Before the whole set school to boot
What evil genius rnt you tot y
Twas she, herself, sir" sobbed the lad
q didn't mean to be SO bad
But when Susannah shook her curls,
And whispered | was feared OF girls,
And dussn't kiss baby's doll,
couldn't stand it, sir, at all
But up and kissed her on the spot;
-hoo-I ought to not,
But somehow from her looks-boo-hoo-
thought she kind O. wished me to p
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1858-11-25
Sailing Meat.

The sooner meat is salted after being
killed, the better, as it then possesses
considerable absorbent power, which ii
gradually loses by age, and when it once
becomes putrid it can never be sailed at
all. One of the best modes of curing is,
to rub the meat well with a mixture oil
common rock salt 2 lbs. saltpetre OF.
and moist sugar IL oz., till every crevice
crevice is thoroughly penetrated, after
which it should be set aside till the next
day, when it should be covered with fresh
salt in such parts as have been most ex-
posed II may then be advantageously
placed in a proper vessel, and subjected
to pressure. adding little more salt as
may be necessary, and turning it daily
till sufficiently cured.
When the brine, as it forms, is allowed
to drain from the meat, the process is
called dry sailing, but when, on the con-
trary it is allowed TO remain on it, the
mode is called wet-salted. On a small
scale, the latter is most conveniently per-
formed by rubbing the meat with salt
&C., as above directed and after it has
lain few hours, putting it into a pickle
formed by dissolving lbs. of rocksalt, !
lb. of sugar, and 2 OF. of salpe;re in
gallons of water. This picking liquor
becomes weaker by use, and should there
fore be occasionally boiled down little
and skinned. adding, at the same time
more of the dried ingredients.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1858-11-25

and looking into his yawning mouth.
"Why don't you come here every
day." said Amelia, 81 if my company is
pleasant to you 20
He answered that he feared his pres
ence might prevent the visits of others.
"I shall miss no one," replied she,
as long as you indemnify me by your
society" i&
"Upon my word" said the count, 81
have more than once wished | was not
your ladyships husband"
"Why SO ?" demanded Amelia.
"That might be allowed to tell you,
returned he, +" how much | love YOU"
ooh tell me so, pray" cried she,
Z" if only for the sake ofnovelty."
"Fcar not" answered the count,
81 hope, my lady. shall never so far
forget myself but we have had, | think,
two very agreeable tete-a-tetes at supper
how if this evening you were to allow a
third p
with all my heart,'' answered the
countess.
The appointment was on both sides
exactly adhered to. Their conversation
was this time less lively, less brilliant
they gazed at each other oftener, and
spoke less ; the heart began to assert its
influence, ard even arrived SO FAR that
they once during pause, involuntarily
squeezed each others hand across the
table. although the servants were still in
the room. Who could hare believed Il?
Amelia very plainly preceived that it
was late, but she did not look at her
watch. Her husband made not the
slightest effort to depart; he complained
that he Was somewhat tired, but not slee-
py. In word, from this day they par
ted in the morning instead of midnight,
because they were then both ready to
breakfast together.
The count, enchanted with his new
conquest, eloped with Amelia into the
country, where they, with astonishment,
discovered that the theatre of nature and
the coucert of the nightingales surpassed
all other theatres and concerts. They at
first thought of staying only few days,
every morning they intended to depart,
and every evening they changed their
intentions. When autumn, however, ap-
preached, they returned to Vienna. The
same evening they went to the play, and
our hero had the courage to sit in the
same boz with Amelia.
Who could have believed it? To such
dreadful extent may man be led by
one thoughtless step. Ye happy hus-
bands in high life, take warning by the
mournful example of our count.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1858-11-25
A spruce Young man from the cit,

A spruce young man from the city.
was riding out in the country with his
lady love, and, as the sun was hot, he
stopped under the shade to let his horse
breathe. The " "skeeters" were thick
and large, and the young man thinking
TO have little fun, called out to a far
mer at work in the field Halo, sir.
what do you feed your mosquitoes -
/" We feed 'em on little city fellers and
their hosses." The young man went on.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1858-11-25

THINK.-The number of languages
spoken is 1904. The number of men is
about equal to the number Of women
The average Of human life is 33 years.
One quarter die before the age of T.
One half die before the age of II. In
every 100 only 6 reach Is years and
not more than in 500 reaches the age
of so years. There are on the earth
1000, 100000 inhabitants. Of these
33,333 333 die every year ; ,s24 ev-
cry day 7,780 every hour. and 60 pei
minute, or every second. These loss
es are about balanced by an equal num-
Der Of births. The married are longer
lived than the single; and above all,
those who observe sober and industr-
Gus conduct. Tall men live longer than
short ones. Women have more chances
of life previous to the age of SO years,
than men, but fewer after The number
of marriages is in the proportion of 16 to
100. Marriages are more frequent after
the equinoxes, that is. during the month
of June and December. Those born in
spring are generally more robust than
others. Births and deaths are more
frequent by night than by day. The
number of men capable of bearing arms
is one-quarter Of the population.-Eiee-
trio Medical Journal
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1858-11-25

DOMESTIC HAPPINESS Depend on it,
there is great deal of Domestic happi-
ness in well-dressed mutton chop, or "A
tidy breakfast table. Men grow sated OF
music, are often too wearied of conversa
ton, however Intellectual but they can
always appreciate well-swept hearth and
smiling comfort. A woman may love
her husband devotedly, may sacrifice
fortune, friends, family and country for
him-she may have the genius of a
Sappho. the enchanting beauties of Ar
mida; but melancholy fact, if with
these she fail to make his home comtor-
table, his heart will inevitably escape her
And women live so entirely in the affec-
tons, that without love their affection is
a void. Better submit. then, TO
houshold tastes, than doom yourself to a
loveless home. Women of the higher
order of mind will not run this risk they
know that their feminine, their domestic
duties, are their first duties.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1858-11-25

TREMENDOUS PILES OF GoLD. - The
bullion in the Bank of France now stands
at about Sl2O, 0oO,O 900, far higher sum
than was ever held by that establish
ment, and more than $4,000, 900 in ex-
cess of the largest total ever collected in
the Bank Of England. At the com
mencement of the present year, the Bank
of France held less than $50, 100000
and the influx in nine months has there
fore been S7O,O0O,O00. AT The Bank OF
England, the total, at the beginning of
the year, was $50, ,0O0, 900, anu il is now
more than S95,000,0Oo. The highest
sum it ever possessed was Sill 900, 900
in July. 1852.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1858-11-25
FATrENING Whatever NAV

FArTENING ANIMALs.-Whateyer may
be the food given, two indispensibles
must be observed, namely, cleanliness in
both animal and food. and regularity
We have known half the value of food
wasted by filth and discomfort t.-worse
than throwing away cash and we have
known animals to waste more flesh by
fretting long for an expected meal. than
the food restored.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1858-11-25

PAINT YOUR FARM TooLs.-Carts
plows, wagons and other articles, should
have good coat of paint early in every
autumn. They are now dry, and al
cracks will absorb the paint and prevent
the ingress of water at later season.
Wash them perfectly clean, of course
A light colored paint is best, as it alb
serbs least of the suns rays. Darl
paints cause the wood to become hot il
the sun, and warp and crack. Now i:
the time.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1858-11-25

One pleasant Sabbath morning. while
a minister was on his way to church. he
found the sidewalk occupied by a number
of boys playing marbles, upon which he
stopped short and exclaimed
"What, boys playing marbles on
the Sabbath day? Why you frighten
me p
Upon this hardened little sinner
looked up and answered.
Frightened. ha why in the d
don't you run then -
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1858-11-25

A suffering man at a public table,
had occasion to use pepper box. Af-
ter shaking and turning it in various
ways. he remarked
T-th-this p-pepper b-box is so-some
thing li-like my myself"
Why %
Ppoor de-delivery."
1t is an actual fact that man who at
tempted to hug beautiful young woman
AIMED Miss Lemon, has sued her fo
striking him in the eye. Why shoult
he squeeze q lemon unless he wants
punch
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1858-11-25

Timothy D. Jackson, who was recent
ly run over and killed on city railroad
in New York, was the inventor of the
hotel annunciator. of the heavy ordinance
by which the walls of the Malakoff and
Redan were battered down, of cheap
sewing machine, and many other useful
inventions, from which he reaped no ad-
vantage, but left wife and children des-
titute
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1858-11-25
ISFoRMArIos WASrEp.-Of Thoma

INFORMATION WASTEp.-Of Thomas
Thomson, who left Illinois some 1--WE or
six years ago. At that time he had three
sons and one daughter their names are:
Eliza, Thomas, William and James
Thomas. Any information would be
very thankfully received by his daugh
ter, Maria Thomson, at Peoria, Ill. Iowa.
Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Kan
sas papers please copy.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1858-11-25

LEAP YEAR DIALOGUE" Miss, will
you take my arm 20
q Yes, sir, and You too,
. Can't spare but the ARM replied
the old bachelor.
g Them" replied she, shan't take
it, as my motto IS, go the whole hog ol
nothing.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1858-11-25

JUDGE DoUGLAs' SLAvEs.--The Chi
cago Press d Tribune says -" We be-
tray no confidence when we say that Mr.
Slidell, when in this city, declared that
the condition of these slaves was dis
grace TO their owner; /; that they were bad
ly fed, badly clothed, and excessively
oyerworked !"
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1858-11-25

While Christ was upon earth, he was
more among puhlicans and sinners. than
among Scribes and Phrisees for they
were self-righteous. and SO not lit com
pany for him who came TO seek and to
save the lost
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1858-11-25

Ed, did you ever SO 10 the gold
mines >"
Yes"
What did you dig ?"
"I dug out as quick as the Lord
would let me-"
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1858-11-25

$50 lar 30 good" as the bay said
when he had finished the first jar Of his
mothers preserves,
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1858-12-08
mmriaqss.

In Fowler. on the a5th ult by Vim Cra,s'ey.
Esq. Mr.. JOHN D. BARNES and Miss Ma.
TILDAA PERKINS.
In Gustavus. on the 2sth Of September. by
Rev, Z } Lorings. WIN. E PRESTON Of Mon
roe, to MINNIE J. ROOT Of Gustavus.
On the 18th ut, by Elder Calvin Smith. Mr..
JONATHAN SADLER Of Johnston, to Miss
SOPHIA FEM Of Gustavus.
On the 2Sth NJ, by Elder Matthias Chri.tv.
Mr.. NORRIS MARVIN and Miss JULIAPAT-
TERSON.
In Champion. on the2d inst. by Simon Pars-
tier. Esq, Ar. JAMES d. THOMPSON and
Miss ALVIRA ADAMS. both Of Bristol.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1858-12-08
Webster,s Uaabridged pictionarE.

This great work is rac)mmeadcC
with Z strength and uunrimi'y Of Iesli-
many perhaps never given 10 ony other
il inc Eaglish Lqngulge. isa bra
~ Is.E. and 40 mln Is to- Ppor 10 owr
one. Every farmer ard mechanic should
have oue on their tables.
The Hon. A. S,pyih, State Commits
sioner If Schools ofOhio, says, by con
yict'onI AN 4 Webster man." II. II
Barney says, "AuY departure from this
standard may tend to confusion and
Hear what others say:
webster is b. common confession Of
scholars, without a Tival in this Country
or Enrope."-J,hn G. SAKE.
The bes; aud the safes. guide Of the
student of our lsDeuage.'-Joan g.
Whittier.
alt is 1 Q standard ofau,horiiy wbarev-
er the Eng;ish language is spoken
Gaz To
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of the English Laneulge ever publish
el.'-Londol Tires.
Webter 81: n Is not only unFiall,ed but
alone.-"N. a. Review.
Il reconmenl it 10 ell studen!s."-
Eo,ace Mann.
"Webs e 5 definitions are u~nrivaTed."
Ma ionsl Mcthodis' Magazine, N. Y.
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81 concur in, and endeavcr To conform
10 it "-Presidem Waylaed.
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lexicogropher WHO has ever treated Of the
Eaglish Language. Enpha'icallv tie
Dictionary Of oar language-"-N. Y.
Tribl"e.
"Tbc Eivmological part surpaSsos
every other Dictionary" George BIn-
croft.
sN9 dictionary Of our language Il 50
complete in IFS vocabulary an'i so clear
in Is dcfniiions."-G, P. r. Jaues, lie
Author.
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ing The appreciation of We bster through.
out the literary world couli be enlarged,
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Of the Great Standard Dictionary,
i;s supreme eAce.lence is obvious
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