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The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1858-11-04
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A NIGHT WITH THE GUERILLAS.
A SCENE In MEXICO.
BY PHIN. b. ToMPKINs.

The clouds are darkening northern skies
While these are all serene
The snow in northern vallies lies,
While tropic shores are gre en-.
During the winter of 1851, myselfand
friend were being guided through the
dense masses of q cactus wood, among
the mountain passes to which Alvarez
has recently attracted SO much attention,
and which surroun ded the city of Aca-
pulco, on the Pacific coast of Mexico.
We were we'll mounted and equipped,
but were compelled to proceed slowly on
our route, for the reason that our native
guide was on foot; solthat by the time
night had enshrouded us in the deep
gloom 80 peculiar to tropic fore st, we
were anxiously on the lookout for a ranch
light. or listening to the barking Of the
dozen cnrs which invariably surround a
Mexican hut. We had proceeded per-
haps mile in the deepest darkness,
when to our surprise we came to a large
corral, and Immediately after, to the
rancho to which it was attached.
We had no time to reconnoiter;; for
wewere Immediately surrounded by a
score or more of the most stalwart, fero-
cious looking men it had yet been our
fortune or i'll fortune to meet in that coun-
try Their attentions were far more ea-
ger than delicate, for we were half urged
and half pulled from our horses, our va
Uses, pistols, and bowies taken from us,
and ourselves pushed along into the hut.
in less time, than il would have taken a
Yankee landlcrd'to pass the compliments
of the season. The glance | caught, as
Iaentered the hut, at about twenty horses
in the corral. saddled and bridled with a
sort of cavalry look aud evidently at
home after long days ride, in no way
served to decrease my apprehensions !;
but my fears were put upon asure basis.
when, after entering the hut, | passed
close to the guide, who looked signifi-
can,ly at me and whispered the one word,
: dreaded by all loyal Mexicans !: a
,"Guerillas -
AS soon as we were seated in corner
of the large room, / ventured to inquire
of my friend, in a whisper, what he tho't
:. Of our situation; to which he answered,
with his accustomed clearness, and as l
thought with considerable show Of
probability, that we were g in ad-l Of
scrape P'a We, however, concluded to
trust to luck, and to acquiesce for the
time in any thing that might be done a
sage conclusion, for two Yankees amid
twenty or more athletic robbers! Il
The Guerillas Inadvertently had 4 long
ride, and ! judge bad, met with success.
as they were good natured, and laughed
and talked with each other necessarily
while the " provisioner"s Yfs preparing
supper.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1858-11-04

Dad" said young hopeful, the
other day. how many fowls are on this
table -
"Why," said the old gentleman, as
he looked complacently on pair Of nicely
roasted chickens that were smoking on
the table, " there are only two'
Two" replied the smart boy
There are three. sir, and I'll prove it,"
"Three," replied the gentleman, who
was matter-of fact man "I'd like to
see you prove it," aH
Easily done, sir easily DONE
Amt that one % said the smart boy,
laying his knife on the first, "ain't that
two % pointing to the second. sand
don't one and two make three % .''" :
Really" said the father, turning to
the old lady, who was stupefed at the
immense learning of her son really,
wife, this boy is genius, and deserves
to be encouraged. Here, old lady, do
you take one fowl and I'll take the second,
and John may have the third, for his
learning"
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1858-11-04

WINE reSIlnS from our hDors III tnt
aforesaid opening, l heard sort Of dis
tressed groaning; and guiding my horse
to the spot, who should / find but the
little guitar girl Of the preceedingnight
lying in a tliicket. her face swollen will
insect bites. and crying, and her leg
broken just below the knee joint. 1t ap,
peared, on investigation, that she had
started from the hut just before daylight
upon some Grand that her horse be-
came unmanageable, had thrown her
and broken her leg, She had crawlsd to
the thicket to avoid the coming sun. and
from her account, had probably tainted
away. ,s.t 41 s
We were not a moment in deciding
what to do. Ian American seldom is,
when Mercy calls on him, but taking
little Uletta in my arms, while Charley.
followed with the horses, we soon made
our way, by the girls guidance, to the
robbers ranch. 2ei5 A0a aa .aa.
Here we found all in confusion; the
horse had returned without his rider,
the chief, whose daughter Uletta was,
seemed almost frantic. The joy of the
whole party at seeing us may be imagined.
After caring for the little patient, and
giving such directions as he thought ad.
visable, the chief turned to us and said :
You Americans are remarkable
race. You were to wise too resist us
cunning enough to outwit us-and brave
enough to return to us on an errand Of
mercy. When you go home, | would
have you remember that a guerilla, al
though an outlaw, and made robber by
oppression, is nevertheless possessed OF
gratitude. Your clothes and equipments
shall be returned: your horses replaced
by my best ones, (here Charley seemed
particularly interested) and your route
to Acapulco pointed out to you by one
of my best men. I trust, Senors, in your
honor, and feel assured that no troops
will be sent after us-that the secret of
our habitation will not be revealed. -
Adios ~
We were placed in full possession Of
our own again. and by the aid of our
fresh horses and a new guide, We soon
came in sight of the city, Here the man
left us, and after riding into town, and
leaving the horses at a place previously
designated by the outlaw, we sat down
to more chickens and eggs, in the French
Restaurant of Frank Williams, aud made
up our minds that we had emphatically
81 had an adventure
We soon after sailed for Mazatlan but
Charley became so disguised with the
pigmy appearance of the city Mexicsns,
after having seen the gucrillas. that he
declared he must either leave the coun-
try or go back to the robbers. With due
regard for his moral culture, l therefore
consented to come home, where we ar
rived safely. after having experienced
what Charley called :. boisterous wealth
err
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1858-11-04

RIDDLE-It was done when it was be-
gun, it was done when it Was half done,
and yet wasn't done when it was finished.
Now, what was il ? Of course you can't
guess. Will this do? Timothy john
son courted Susanna Dunn. 1t was
done when it was begun, and it was
done when il was half done. and yet it
wasn't Dunn when it was fnished--for
it was Johnson.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1858-11-04
AL {fl3 Y III 8iE4is
Regularly Sold Out.

Some time since, while stopping al
the Sutter House in Sacramento City,
California. l accidentally overheard a
conversation between two gentlemen. one
of whom was from New York city. and
had been in the country nearly a year,
and the other had just arrived.
The newcomer was lamenling his
condition and his folly in leaving an
abundance at home. and especially two
beautiful daughters. who were just bud
ding into womanhood-when he asked
the New Yorker if he had family. D'Dp.
!" Yes, sir, ! have wife and six chill
dren in New York--aud never saw, one
of them." "3e4 ned mo1i 4. aa3a4s8 aod
After this reply, the couple sat few
moments in silence, then the interroga-
tor again commenced:
Was you ever blind, sir o. '3.'l, ......
as"..No, SIR y.;b,l.a; g.e..i,,
Il Did you marry a widow. sir?'' 'ias
"No, sir.',s!snW lo s1eis 7. Ilo.
Another lapse ofsilence .'''a aioT
+" Did understand you to say, sir,
that you had wife and six children liv-
ing in New York. and had never seen
one of them ?" ,4aslaa.N 2Hia 40.
e" Yes. sir-I so stated it," .seaa't
Another and q longer pause Of silence;
then the interrogator again inquired /; ;..
How can it be, sir, that you never
saw one Of them ?'it ia isa si snidseI
Why" was the response. "one Q,
them was born after / left" ..
20, ah = and a general laugh follow
ed and after that the New Yorker was
especially distinguished as the man who
chad six children and never saw one ol
them. "-7PAla. Evening Post.
A wit being told that an old acquaint.
ance was married. exclaimed, q am
glad to hear it," But rejecting a mo.
ment. he added, in tone Of compassion
and forgiveness, and yet l don't know
why should be, he never did me any
harm.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1858-11-04

LoGIC.-A writer in the Westminster
Review once took the position that alco-
hol is food. and offered the following log
ic in proof Of t.
Food is force, - l.
Alcohol is force,
Therefore, Alcohol is {, ,od"
DR.. Mussey gives formula equally
legitimate and cogclusive. namely:
Horse-feed is force, ti
Whipping horse is force,
Therefore whipping a horse is horse-feed. %
To which capital logic our John adds
his:
MY ma is woman,
.a Queen Victoria is woman,
Therefore, Queen Victoria is my ma
Our Jeems thus expresses his senti-
ments-rather harshly, though neverthe-
less truthfully
The fools are not all dead"
The writer Of the above is not dead,
Therefore, said writer is fool
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1858-11-04

MANLINEss.--Learn from the earliest
days to insure your principles against
the peril of ridicule. You can no more
exercise your reason, if you live in per-
feet dread of laughter, than you can en-
JOY your life, if you live in the constant
terror of death. If you think it right
to differ from the times, and TO make
point of morals, do it, not for insolence,
but seriously and grandly-asa a man who
wore soul of his own in his bosom, and
did not wait till II was breathed into him
by the breath Of fashion.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1858-11-04

on her sister look Of warning; but 1T
was unheeded. seal fu et 81 lD aaf .
81 think Richard was very naughty
boy" h4 fr' a3 sal
(" We have settled all that, Phoebe"
was the mild but firm reply of Mr.. Cor
don = (" and it is one of our rules to ret
into the sunshine as quick as poss ible."
Pebe was rebuked while Richard
looked grateful, and, it may be, a little
triumphant; for his aunt . had borne
down upon him rather too hard for
boys patience to endure. es
Into the sunshine as quickly as posi-
sible Oh ! is not that the better philos-
ophy for our homes Is it not true
Christian philosophy 1t is selfshness
that grows angry and rebels. because
fault has been committed. LIE: ms get
the offender into sunshine as quickly as
possible, so that true thoughts and right
feelings may grow vigorous in its
warmth. We retain anger, not that an
ger may act as wholesome discipline,
but because we are unwilling to forgive.
All. if We we're always right with. our
selves, we would oftener be right with
our children.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1858-11-04

Cotton Backs, is the name now Civ
en- to that class Of tariff men who at home
pretend they are in favor of adequately
protecting American Industry, but who.
when it comes to voting in Congress, e"
against it. They are apply compared 10
well made cloth, which is woolen on
one side and cotton on the other-they
are wool to the North and cotton to the
South.
How little is known of what is in the
bosom of those around US! We might
explain many coldness. could we look
into the heart concealed from US we
should often pity where We hate. love
when We curl the lip with seorn and in
dignation. To judge without reserve of
any human action is culpable temeriiy,
Of all our sins the most unfeeling and
frequent
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1858-11-04

Meanness. ss.-The Mayor Of Washing
ton refused to allow the Republicans Of
that city to fire salute in honor of the
victories achieved in the recent elections
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nlseal)nital.
STOVES! STOVES!

A LDRlbGE 4 Co., are now receiving
"a their fall supply Of Cooking and Parton
stoves, among which are to be found Oil
Royal cook Hat Top, three sizes the Glbec
Air-tight for wood or coal the Belle of tiic
states /; the Royal Enlarged Fire Box, for
wood the Girard Alright for coal or wood
the Golden Cook for wood. improved the
W oodIand II ONE, beautiful wood Stove,
an entirely new pattern. elevated oven and
Il great variety Of other CO King Stoves II OF
named, all superior Bakers, to which
we invitc the attention of all p ersOns want
ing stoves, rs we know that we can sell them
rs low as they can be bought i'll any other
market. We have. also, u great variety OF
Parlor and Hall Stoves, both for wood and
coal.
The Public are Respectfully Invited TO
call and examine our assortment, where can
ais" DC found great many housekeeping
Articles such as smoothing Irons, cast iron
holloWWarc, Tined ard porcelainc lined for
preserving purposes, Glass Globe Lanterns,
Fluid Lamps, Japan ed Tin ware, French
Wash Bowls, britannia Table and Tea Spoons
Iron table and basting do. Waffle Irons,
Soap stone Griddlrs, Sheet Zinc Dicken-
sons Patent Butter lturn, II very superior
article; harcoal and Stone coal Furnaces,
&C., all ofwhich will be sold on accOmmoda.
ting terms, at the ELkTON STO We
corner Main and Bridge streets.
Llkton, Sept. -, ALDKlUGE x Co.
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VIM. GRANGE e. CO..
COMNISSION and PRODUCE
MERCHANTS,

No. 3 Exchange Place, Baltimore, Md.,
A RE prepared to supply agricuturists
IA with the pune Eide Island Guano from
the coast Of Lower California, at wholesale
prices.
This Guano is now acknowledged to be
the best in use. A description and analysis
by the most eminent Chemists will be found
in the American Farmers Magazine. 1t is
in several respects ahead of all other Guanos,
as proved by the several experiments mace
with it by some Of the best farmers in the
State.
DR.. Wharton, President of the Maryland
Agricultural College, at Bladensburg, laid
out last Spring Is squares Of land, all Of the
same size, and used on each different fer
tilizcr, including Peruvian and all other
kinds, and sowed oats ON all on the 9th Of
April, but the patch on winch Eide Island
Gnano had been used is conspicuousiy ahead
OF all the other patches, the blades being
higher, stronger and promising a far greater
yield than any Of the other patches.
Price $40 per Ion ('nclmling bags.)
@ samples on view at this Office, as also
ut MIR. David NJ. Taylor's and ut Mr.. Jacob
Johnson's, Howard House, Elkton.
A LARGE SUPPLY OF GROUND
BONES always Oh hand. Price S2S to $50,
per ton. [July 10, lS59--3m.
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ID. w. GEAFsFE'S
tFon crly Evans & Clarke
Great Gift Book Store.

A 4 NORTH QUEEN STREET LANCASTER
PA MORE LIBERAL INpucEMENrS THAN
AT Any OTHER SIMILAR LsTAuIlsHMENr IN TIE
COUNTRY.
Having located myself at Lancaster Pa, where
my expenses are not above one fifth ms great as
these Of similar cstab' ishmrnts in New-Y orl or
Ih|adelphia; and having had extensive eXpcr-
fence in the misunderstanding nearly four years IL
partner Of q Il. Evans Esq. the originator Of
the 1,tt Entcrprise--l ilattcr myself that | can
"Aer grcatcr inducements than any other concern
in ;hc United States.
4 H!t worth from q cents to 800 will accom-
rauy each Book at the time ordered
= AGENTS WANTED i'll every town in the
! mI'"d states; to whom most liberal inducements
are offered
hayc lately issued new catalogue covering
~ pages embracing an infinite variety of Books
Of every description. copy of which will be mail
81 postage paid. upon application, to any address
in the United States. Let no one fail to send for
copy Address d. W. CLARK.
Aug Il, 1893. Lancaster, Pa.
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New Carriage Mandatory
ELKTON, ND.
III. 4. lakEH s. 90.

ESPECTFuLLY inform the public that
1Sthcy have commenced the mandatory
of carriages in Elkton, at the shops formerly
occupied by Robert Marshbank, whore all
orders in their line will be promptly attended
to. Carriages of every description made to
order, OF the best material and the most faith
iul workmanship and insured for one year, if
properly used. having practical acluaint-
ancc with the business, acquired in the first
establishments in Philadelphia, and having
some of the best workmcn in their employ
they flattcr themselves that their work will
compare favorably with that done in the
cities, as to style, price and durability. All
they ask to satisfy the public, nthesc points.
is Il fair trial They solicit share Of the
public patronage.
03-Old carriages taken in exchange for
new, and liberal prices allowed. Repairing
prompt y attended to, at moderate rates,
march II Iy.
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FARMERS TAKE NOTICE.!
EAIE WOULD CALL YOUR attcntio
w to Dez 4 Dunham's Pntcnt Cnm Pow

NE WOULD CALL YOUR attention
W to Dctz 4 Dunhams Patent Cam Power
Reopin9 and Momiog lLacau,e,
with new and improved CUTTER BAR. This
Machine is constructed without coss cranks or any
complicated works it is very light. strong anil
simple; well calculated for billy as well aS level
land. uMe pair of horses is suit rnt To work il
AL day with great ease in all kinds Of grain or
grass Of the heaviest kinls or under any circnm-
Stances. This machine is very durable. lsht of
dranght and warranted to cut from ten to fifteen
acres per day with one pair of horses nnl with thn
new improved Cutting Ear. there is no trouble
with the mnchinc choking or clio sgine. which has
ai"a! been II great annoyance with Rcapng and
Moving Machines.
We are how building AMI manufacturing tho
above Machines, and Farmers who intend pur-
chasing Il Machine this season would look 10 their
own interests to give us call before purchasing
any other Machine
SllAW & ARMSTRONG,
Machine shop. Orange st.. bcwrcn 9TH & 9th ats.
rylc's building. Wilmington Del.
We take pleasure in referring Farmers % the fol-
lowing .prctical farmers in the vicinity of Viii
milgion. who are using the Machines aud will
state lis cap Utilities and advantages ,Tmp Richar-
son. Jr., DOS =. Richardson. Edward T. ucIlah,
Barb IRA Carr, William p. Richardson. John
bradford. May L. lSjS-Gm
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WINCHESTER s. co,
GentIemen's Furnishing Store,

Patent Shoulder Seam Shirt Mandatory
A 7 TUE OLD STAND. No. 7O6 CnESrNrr STREET
"A PuILpELrnlA Opposite the Washington
llOusc)
sonal supervision Of the Cutting and Marulactur
ing departments. ORDERS for h is celebrated styI,
Of ShirtS and Collars filled at the shortest notice
Persons desiring TO order shirts. can be supplied
with the formula for measurement, application
by mail
Constantly on hand varied and select stock Oh
Genilcmcn's Furnishing Goods.
~ Wholesale orders supplied on liberal terms
Sept. 4. lSjS--ly
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Escu!apius Drug Store.
E2cssnetts E,lsls,r0catfDn!!

% THIS Great l.intmcnt is now almost uni
~ vcrsaly used as the best application for man
~ or horse for all outward affections such ;ts
- Sprnins Pains, Bruises, Fresh Cuts, Ehcu-
matiSm. Neuralgia. &c. 1t gives instan, relief
aud makes far more cures than any other limancnt
sold. II is also found upon experience to be
certain cure for chrpped cracked hands and
makes them white smooth and soft To those who
are annoyed with rough aud sore hands it is es-
pccialy recommended. 1t has gained the almost
entire medical faculty where it is known to lis f-
vor and is largely prescribed in their practice.
with entire ntisaction Don't suffer then but Use
Eennets Embrocation. the great Linamvnt.
BenncffS Dia1yhGa .HiNfurc.
This mixture is too well known to need com ncnt
1t is undoubtedly safe ami the most speedy cure
now known for Cholera Morbus Diarrhoea ChuIlc
and all like affections Of the bowels; and shorIl
have place in the medicine chest ofevcry family,
as it might be required in time Of emergency 10
save lie. The season is now approaching for bow
cl affections aud it is to be hoped that every fam
ny will supply themselves with this mixture "A
word to the wise Is sulcicnt.'
BennefFS ind10n OIL
This splendid preparation for the hair has stood
The test Of competition. and rises superior in Che
conflict OF Ponadcs, katharous Rcgrnerl' ors AID
al! else heoped upon the people. his Indian Oil
Is truly deserving the name it bears ~ Il clean
n1'd inv isoratng Tonic for the head and beauty
properties upon the har.--lt is much improved.
nc'hg now by iiltctnG process cleaned of all
impurities and is balm sufficient to bvautify the
iar without the greasy and gloomy appearance
given by most all hair preparations. 1t is also
put up in larger bottles which makes it II very de-
sirabic and cheap Hair Oil
~ these medicines are for sale by all Drug.
ssts.-Alcrchants and others mus order from
JOSEPH :. KENNETH.
Apr %. lOi Market st. Wilmington, Del
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MARBLE YARD,
~ JFiL.TJN'GTON DEf

shlE SUBSCRIBERS having taken the
A Old stand formerly occupied by Nelson
Clelamd, deed. in Market Street. rcSpcct-
lully announce to the public that they manu-
tacturc Marble Monuments, Tombs, Head
and Foot Stones, American and Forcirn
Nantes, and House Work Of every dcscrlp-
ton, such as Water Tables. Door Sills, VIM
DOW SiIIS and Lintcl$, Coping, Curb, Flag
stones, &c; neatly executed on the most
approved patterns and workmanship. All
orders promptly attended to.
May II SMITH, WAREHOUSE & co.
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G3,HfsY IL. VOREsEEsT.

4 TTORNEY AT LAW, may always be
/ N found during business hours at his Office
three doors cast Of the Court House.
EiHton, Jan 30, lS5S-tf.
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MOTTO II,
il EN RH CHA NTON,
FEV3g' ssT25EsEsI. MED.

D L \ l. Il II | n G AIN
A Nd AGENT. for the sale Of Port Kcnnc-
HGy Lime. The highest cash prices paid for
Wheat and Corn delivered at any point on
the Chesapeake y Delaware Canal.
- Lime delivered at any point on the
Canal, Delaware & Philadelphia and Bati-
morc Railroad, or Bohemia, Sassafras or
Elk River. IAug, rs, lSJS-3m,
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miscellaneous.
GriSt and EIOur MILL.

TENIIE subscriber having taken the Grist
l. and Flour Mill, at North East, lately
occupied by Thomas p. W ollaston, would
inform the farmers and public in general.
that lie is now prepared to do all kinds OF
Grst and Merchant Work, to which share
Of their patronage is respectfully solicited.
He will keep stock Of Flour, Meal and
Feed Of all kinds, on hand for sale.
He will also purchase Grain, at all times,
at the highest market price, for cash.
GEO. CHANDLER.
North East, Sept. 4, 185S--Gnl.
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NO TIE DI4IIC

H'llE undersigned having been elected to
l. the Office OF Constable in the Third Flee
ton District Of Cecil county, offers his ser
vices to the Public in that capacity. Prompt
attention will be given to the collection Of
claims, and to all other business entrusted
to him. iICIAN b. ANDERSON,
Dec 10, 1881 Cherry Hill, Cecil CO.. Md
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REMONA l.

NJ VI. j. JONES has removed his Law
w Office to the first sto.y ofs.Thc Cecil
Wing Building where he may always be
found ready to give prompt attention to all
business placed in his hands.
Nov. lU-tf,
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] Z " sl.& w. HE.kNIFEalL.

A TTOkNEY AT LAW AND REAL
L a ESTATE AGENT.-Omco on Main
street, opposite DR.. Walaccs Drug Store.
Prompt attention gwen TO all business in
fhH!cd to his care. Jan Q, 1SjS-tf.