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Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1858-07-01
Religious.

EE~ Rev. Mr. ROBERTS, of the Con
gregalional Church in this place, vii
deliver the Anniversary Address before
the Buchanan County Bible Society, il
the Presbyterian Church, Independence
on Sabbath morning, July 4th, at half
past ten o'clock.
We have also been requested, by Rev
Mr.. BoGGs, the Secretary, TO say that The
Society have a supply of Bibles at the
Depository, kept by w. G. Norris, o
Independence,
Rev. d. G. ToMLINsoN, of the Univer-
salist Society, Independence, will preach
In this place next Sabbath afternoon, at
School House Hall, at 4 O'Clock p M.
Rev. Mr.. CLIFFORD, of Cedar Falls, will
hold Episcopal Service in the Congrega-
tional Church in this place, on Friday
and Saturday evenings of the present
week. A parish has been organized in
this place, and we understand there is a
probability that a clergyman will be Sc
cured to oificato alternately between here
and independence.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1858-07-01
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Ey- We have received from

EN- We have received from the See
rotary Of the State Agricultural Society
4 3G page pamphlet, containing The Rules,
Regulations, and Premium List Of tho
Society for the Fifth Animal Exhibition,
which this year is TO be held at Oskaloo
sa on the 28th, 23th, 30th of September,
and lst Of October. The pamphlet con
lains some valuable suggestions, by the
efficient Secretary, touching the forma-
ton of county societies, and gives draft
of constitution which he thinks is adap-
ted for their successful operation. The
list Of premiums for the next year is a
full and liberal one, embracing the whole
range Of Agriculture, Horticulture, Man
ufactures, Housewifery, Painting, Soup
ture, Natural History, Botany, Geology,
DC. Any one DESTROYS Of looking at the
list. can see it by ealing at this Office.
and all additional informalion may be OBJ
tanned by addressing the Secretary, }. H..
WALLACE, Ut Muscatine
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1858-07-01
Washington News.
Washington, June %.

Washington, June %.
The official adyices received by this
arrival from England, are of more IA
vorable character than has been received
toward this country, and disavow inten-
tional offense against our flag, and men
ton the fact that prompt orders have been
Issued TO discontinue the visits which
have given rise to the pre- sent difficulties.
Her Majcsty's Government does notinsist
on visitation or search as right, but as
both nations are striving to put a stop to
the slave trade, it desires mutual under
standing or arrangement as to the proper
and most acceptable manner of ascertain
ing the character of suspected slavers.-
This is the mooted point. The tenor of
the despatch was far from being unsatis-
factory in fact. The doctrine SO long
maintained by our Government, is consid
cred as practically acknowledged by
Great Britain. The differences between
the two countries are not such as cannot
be amcably accommodated.
1t is understood that the Cabinet to -day
had under consideration the affairs of
Utah, which are so complicated as to re-
quire great caution in their management.
For the present indications, allthe troops
now on the way will, continue their march
to Utah What additional measures will
be pursued, will depend on the character
of the next official dispatches from that
quarter.
The charge of Judge Eckles to the
Grand Jury against polygamy, is CON
demned as being calculated to embarrass
the pacification of the Mormons.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1858-07-01
REPUBLICAN CONVENTION.
FOR TIE NINTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT.

Tie Republicans of the counties comprising
the Ninth judicial District, namely, Dubuque
Delaware, Buchanan, Blackhawk and Grundy
will meet in Deegrtc Convention at Indepen
denee, on Wednesday, the 9TH day OF August
next, for the purpose of nominating District
Judge, District Attorney, and Member of til,
Board of Education.
The ratio Of representation is one delegate fol
every fifty Republican votes, cast at tn. late
Gubcrnatorial election, and one for each finc
ton over twenty-five votes.
BY order of the Republican Central Commit
tees of Grundy, Backhawk, Buchanan, Della
ware and Dubuque counties.
june "a, 1865.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1858-07-01

New COUNTERFEIT AND ALTrRrp p ME
NorEs.--The following list of new conn.
terfeit and altered notes of Illinois and
Wisconsin Banks, we clip from Peterson 5
Philadelphia Counterfeit Detector and
Bank Note List, one of the most reliable
works of the kind in the country
Bank of Napiervillc, Illinois-S5,s,
altered - Wig. three females sitting =
Washington on lower right corner.-god-
dess of Liberty on left.
Bank of the Republic, McLeansboro
Illinois. 1O's altered from 2's Bank
issues nothing over SIS.
Brown County Bank, Wisconsin-1O's
Wig. group of children picking hops.
Badger State Bank, GAINESVILLE, Wis
COS altered from rs. Bank issues no
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1858-07-01
0AO' w d Y N III.
w. j. BARNEY, Dubuque, Iowa.
TERRIFIC TORNADO NEW YORK.

The metropolis was visited yesterday
by terrific tornado and thunder shower.
IL only lasted thirty minutes, but in that
short space of time it did great deal of
damage. 1t began about ten minutes be-
fore four O'Clock in the afternoon. More
houses were injured, more trees uprooted,
awnings blown to strings than ever be-
lore by any one storm in this city. Ten
or itteen large size trees were torn up by
the roots and Frustrated in Union Square
alone, three or four of the largest in
Iompklns Square blown down, church
IN fllty-lourth street was nearly denol.
ished, carts and carriages, with their con-
tents, were actually capsized in the streets
by the force of the wind, chimneys were
blown down, blinds torn from their him
9es, signs and awnings scattered in wild
confusion IN every direction brick and
wooden houses, in number of streets.
were more or less damaged-some very
seriously vessels forced from their moor
mgs and blown into the river the Amer
lean Flint Glass walls partially demolish-
ed at Hunters Point, killing two men and
wounding seven shrubbery in hundreds
OF gardens utterly Frustrated, aud the
streets flooded with water SO that thew
looked like running rivers. New York
was, in fact, submerged for about half an
hour.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1858-07-01

re- We understand that the differ

Eg- We understand that the different
Sunday Schools in this place, have ac-
cepted the invitation of the independence
schools, TO join with them in their pic
mic and celebration on the 3rd of July.
If the weather proves propitious, the
young folks will doubtless have a Joy
Gus time of it.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1858-07-01
Mr.. Vandever's Appointments.

Mr.. Vandcver, the Republican nominee for
Congress in the Second District of Iowa, will
address the public at the following times and
places.
His competitor is invited to be present and
discuss the political issues before the people.
The Republicans of the several localities are
requested to make such arrangements as will
enable Mr.. Nandever to fulfill these appoint
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1858-07-01
Falling of a Building 50 Forty to Fifty
Persons wounded.
WELLsvILLE, N. Y, June

A Masonic celebration was held in this
city yesterday after the celebration the
meeting adjourned to large hall for din
ner about750 persons had entered when
half its floor gave way psecipitating about
800 of the company to the next floor,
and at the same instant the floor above
followed with a quantity of Cutters, Fan
ming Mills, Lumber, &C., burying the
mass of people in the ruins no one kill
ed, but from forty to fifty were wounded,
some Of them badly.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1858-07-01

A youngster who had commenced the
study of natural philosophy, was one
day asked to mention the properties of
heat. to which he replied:
: The chief proporty Of heat is that it ex-
pands bodies, while cold contracts them"
Very good. Can YOU give me ia
miliar example 90
Yes sir. In summer, when it is hot.
the days is long; while in winter. when
the day is cold, il becomes short
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1858-07-01

resenlalives, Messrs. Harlan, Curtis and
Davis, have the unqualified appreciation
OF their constituents for the talented and
efficient manner in which they have rep
resented the State of Iowa, and especially
Tor the earnest and Incorporating OPP
position waged by them against the Lee
compton English Bill bride and other
!tyrannical abuses of the present Admin
istratiou
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1858-07-01

Mn. X. j. THORNTON, with Older, Lee & Co.
Independence, is our authorized agent for that
vicinity. Mr.. THORNTON will receive and receipt
for subscriptions, advertisements, &c. All job
work entrusted to his care will he done fifty pc,
cent cheaper ana better than can be done else.
where in this County.
u Messrs. 7. S. SKINNER & Co, Dubuque
have been duly appointed Agents for obtain
ing subscriptions and advertisements, for this
paper.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1858-07-01
Republican State Ticket.

Republican State Ticket.
For Secretary of State,
ELIJAH SELLS, of Muscatine County
For Auditor of State,
JONATHAN w. CATTELL. of Cedar.
For Treasurer of State
JOHN w. JONES, of Hardin County.
For Attorney General,
SAMUEL A. RICE, of Mahaska County
For Register of State Land Office
AMOS A. MILLER, of Cerro GordO.
For Commissioner of Des Moines River I'm.
provement,
WILLIAM G. DRAKE, of Wayne.
For Member of Congress, I'd District,
WILLIAM vANDEvER, of Dubuque.
ELECTION TUESDAY, OCT. IL, 1853.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1858-07-01

~" Whew how hot it is We JUS
now look like the outside of steam CON
denser, with big bead drops of perspira-
ton standing all over us, and tricklng
in little rivulets down into our boots,
until we can justly say we stand Two feet
in water. A ool-boy in this region
would doubtless just now give a very
material extension to the Torrid Zone
beyond its generally received limits, i
asked how far north it extends, for liz
couldn't, i'll justice, stop short of 42I 9
Old Sol has got himself into terrible
heat about something, and daily knocks
all the thermometers so high lhat they
don't get down TO readable distance much
before shutdown. They have been, dur
ing the whole week, some part of each
day, above 100 ? Fahrenheit, and we
have taken TO re perusal of DR.. KANE
Arctic Explorations" as IL dernier res
sort in The cndcavor 10 keep cool.
II is doing one thing for us, however,
and that is, making the corn grow aston
ishingly. With such a sun, plenty OF
moisture, and the rich soil of Iowa, corn
grows like the little boy in the pantominc,
very rapidly ana very lengthy. Not
withstanding the bad spring this crop
promises well, aud our friend TURNER
informs us that he has it already in tas-
sci. Wheat and grass also look remark
ably well, and the promises are that our
crops will be rs large us in any previous
year.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1858-07-01
Arrest for fsigamy.

E43- Some year or two since there came
to this place a short, thick set, bushy-
whiskered man, calling himself E. STEELE,
but who, among our townspeoplc, gener-
ally received the soJriquet of Captain. Cap
seemed like good-natured, hard work
ing, harmless fellow, whose only faults
were decided pencham for big stories,
grass widows, and rustic damsels. Cap
Indignantly denied the imputation of ever
having pulled in the matrimonial yoke,
but seemed extremely anxious to try ii
on. He was ardent in the pursuit, and
fortune, SO it is said, always favors the
brave. Cap inveigled one of the fair
ones into the moose, and by due and law
full process she became Mrs. Z. STEELE
But alas Cap found, like old Adam
and a good many of his progeny, that
trouble came with the woman But a
day or two of the honeymoon had passed
before he found it convenient to leave
town, it having been whispered to him
that woman and several children, re-
siding in Canada, STEELE's native place,
claimed him as husband and father. He,
however, 10th to loose his new found love,
ventured back, and on complaint of VIM
Rowan, the father of his second wife,
was arrested, taken before Esquire WHIT
NEY, and, in default of $500 bail, was
committed to answer for his polygamous
propensities.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1858-07-01

Toprevent your hair from coming out
never let your wife catch you kissing
the servant girl
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1858-07-01
WASHINGTON CRY, June Is, 1853.

SIR Il called on the Clerk of the u.
S. Supreme Court, relative to the decision
of the Supreme Court of the United
States with regard to the lille gality of tax
ing lands before the issue of the patents.
He informs me that there is no such opin-
ion given and as he owns much land in
in the West that is subject to taxation,
which would be exempt under such a de-
cision of that referred TO by you, he would
certainly know as to the decision, if any
such has been made. He says the news
paper report is without the least founda-
ton.
| am, your ob't. servant,
GEO. w. JONES.
w j RARNEy Duhunun Iowa
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1858-07-01

Bank of Eau Claire, Wis.-1O's alter
ed from Is. This Bank issues no los.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1858-07-01

The present width of the overflow Of
the Mississippi, opposite the village of
Randolph, Ky, is reported by the Mis-
souri, Repabiic0n AT forty miles.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1858-07-01

gy The following letter of Senator
JONES TO w. j. BARNEY, Banker, of Du-
buque, contradicts, as we find it contra
dicted elsewhere, the report that the SUI
preme Court of the United States had
decided that the title to lands remained
in the U. s., and consequently they were
not taxable until the patents had been
issued by the government.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1858-02-06

from which he cannot recese without q
surrender of principle and Ascrifice of
his administration. He accepts the &C.
tion of tie Lecompton Convention.> He
urges the admission Of Kansas with.s
present Constitution He denies the,
necessity q an enabling act" or pop
ular vote OF ratification He is commit
ted to particular policy, and, unless he
be insensible to all the obligations Of
good faith, he will pursue it to the end.
We assume, moreover, that the repre-
Of the South will never con-
gent to compromise" Of the Kansas
We take it they will make
no further concession. For their own
sake we trust they will stand firm; for
we can tell them that the people of the
he South will exact fearful RESPONSE
ol!ty of the man who yields another
nch to the encroachmcnts Of the aboli-
ionlsts.-1Ke South.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1858-02-06
A D Y E r TISING RATES.

For each square of1O lines CT less the first
IHseftion. ..................S 81 nJ
For each additional insertion, per square. 81
For professional and business cards. (includ-
ing paperJ not exceeding lines, for II months
SIS.
A liberal discount made to yearly advertisers.
but their privilege will be strictly limited to their
,wn Immediate and regular business and the
business of an advertising firm is not considered
as including that of its individual Int mbers.
Advertisements published at irregular inter
Fals, 81 per square for each insertion.
Calls on persons to become candidates will be
inserted as other advertisements, to be paid for
Invariably in advance.
Announcing candidates for Office, SO, to be
paid for in advance.
Advertisements not marked on the copy for
specified time will be inserted till forbid, and
payment exacted.
Marriages and deaths are to be published as
ews; obituaries, tributes of respect, and funeral
nvitations. as other advertisements
NE Cards of Personal character can only
,e published in this paper as advertisements and
must be paid for IN ADVANCE, at double ad-
Tertising rates.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1858-02-06
NEW SUGAR EXPERIMENT.

We have received, says the Philadel-
ohia North American, from Mr.. Joseph
S. Lowering, pamphlet account of his
experiments with the Sorghum Saccha-
ratum," or Chinese sugar-cane. This
paper is minute in its description, of
processes and results, not only in the
making of the sugar, but the culture of
the plant. Accompanying the pamphlet
were specimens Of the sugar and the
syrup, the latter Of fine quality, and the
iiorlner ranging from imperfect samples
to quite superior article. The only
question is one of economy. Mr.. Low
ering, in note addressed to US, pro-
nounces the result "highly encourag-
ing" The pamphlet will be sought
with great interest. We subjoin the
conclusions at which the writer arrives;
and we need hardly remark that he is
most excellent authority in the premises:
l. That it is obvious that there is a
eliminating point in the development Of
the sugar in the cane, which is the best
time for sugar making. This point or
season | consider to be when most, if
not ALL the seeds are ripe, and after sew
eral frosts, say when the temperature
falls to 25 or 80 deg. F.
2. That frost, or even hard freezing,
does not injure the juice nor the sugar,
but that warm Indian summer weather,
after the frost and hard freezing, does
iniure them very materially, and reduces
both quantity and quality.
3. That if The cane is cut and housed,
or shocked in the field when in its most
favorable condition, it will probably
keep unchanged for long time.
4. That when the juice is obtained, the
process should proceed continuously and
without delay.
5. That the clarifcation should be as
perfect as possible by the time tile den
sity reaches Is deg, Beaume, the syrup
having the appearance of good brandy.
U. lilde eithouSh eSSS "S =
these small experiments, on account OF
their convenience, bullock's blood, It to
be had, is equally good, AMI the milk OF
lime alone will answer the purpose; III
the latter case, however, more constant
and prolonged skimming will be reqHif-
ed to produce a perfect clariheatlon,
which is highly important. .,.
I. That the concentration, or boiiihg
down after elafification, should be as
rapid as possible without scorchlng-
shallow evaporation being the best.
With these conditions secured, IT IS
about as easy to make good sugar from
the Chinese cane as to make pot OF
good mush, and much easier than to
make kettle of good apple butter.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1858-02-06

Sam, negro boy aged six years
Alexis, negro man aged g years.
Tom, negro man aged thirty-fve years.
Cyrus, negro man aged twenty three years.
Susan. negro woman aged twenty years, and
her child.
CLANCY. negro woman aged fifteen years.
Mingo, aged fifteen years.
Ben, negro man aged nineteen years
Patsey. negro woman aged twenty-one years,
and her child
Kitty, negro girl aged seven years
VIII. negro man aged eighteen years.
Charlotte. negro woman aged forty five years.
Christine, negro girl aged nine years.
Martha. negro woman aged forty five years.
Wash, negro man aged twenty-fv years
Christian. aged nine years
Josh, negro woman aged eighteen.
Terms Of Sale---Cash with Appraisement.
SEVERN PORCHE, Sheriff.
Pointe Coupee, Jan. 80, '5s. ids $500
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1858-02-06

| CAPTURE OF WALKER.-Hon. 4. L
Tucker, the able Senator from St Mary
introduced the following resolutions il
the Senate which We're on the 9th ult
referred to the committee Oh Federal Re.
lations. They present the subject in
brief and emphatic terms without any
needless display of hostility to the ad-
ministration:
Jo'nt Resolutions Relatiss To The Capture of
american Emigrants By Com. Padding
Be it Resolved by the Senate ana
House OF Representatives Of the State
OF Louisiana in General Assembly con-
vened, That we consider the recent con-
duct Of Commodore Paulding in captur-
ing American emigrants on foreign soil,
and abducting them therefrom to be
gross violation Of the law of nations.
wantoniy insulting to the sovereignty
OF an independent State, destructive Of
the right Of expatriation inherent in
every American citizen, contrary to the
cherished principles and uniform prac-
tice Of our Government, offensive to the
spirit and feelings Of the people Of the
United States, especially OF the South,
and hostile to the progress of civiliza-
tion and liberty which characterize the
present century.
Be it further Resolved, etc, That the
Governor be requested to forward copies
Df these resolutions, under the seal of
the State to our Senators and Represen-
tatives in Congress and that our Sena-
tors be instructed and our Representa-
tives be requested to exert their inhu-
ence to cause the views therein express
d to be carried into effect.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1858-02-06

| A STEAMBOAT on RUSsERs.-Mr. Weard
of Jancsville, Wisconsin, has the credit
Of inventing machine to be propelled
over ice by steam. tits thus described:
"The machine is to be built like the
deck of steamboat, with chains pilot
house, etc, and fixed upon trucks or
runners of sufficient height that the
deck and machinery may clear the body
of snow that may be upon the ice; the
trucks or runners being made of iron Of
sufficient strength, and yet oppose but
little surface resistance in passing thro'
the snow. The is caulked, and has
bulwarks of sufficient height to make it
a selfsupporting boat if in the water.
and on the deck is cabin, say Of suf-
ficient capacity to carry one hundred
passengers, with berths, if for long jour
neys, Offices, pilot house, and at the
stern an engine room, containing engine
boiler, and most of the machinery. II
is propelled by two belts Of India rub
Der passing fore and aft under the deck,
over pulleys, driven by the engine, and
to the belts, which run parallel to and
Inear each other, there are connected
dogs or poles, inclining upward from the
ice the belts at an angle towards the
bow, and while one is passing from front
to rear, the other is dragging to the
front, and so act alternately, making
tracks once in forty feet, or more than
the length of the belts"
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1858-02-06

The NEGRO RAcE-Bayard Taylor,
writing from Nubia, in Upper Egypt,
says:
Those friends Of the African race who
point to Egypt as proof of what that
race has accomplished are wholly mis-
taken. The only negro features repre-
'sented in Egyptian sculpture, are those
of slaves and captives taken in Ethio-
plan wars Of the Pharaohs. The tenn
pies and pyramids throughout Nubia, as
far as the Darel and Abyssinia, all bear
the hieroglyphy of monarchs, and there
is no evidence in all the Valley of the
Nile that the negro race ever attained
higher degree of civilization than is at
present exhibited in Congo and Asian
tee ] mention this, not from any feel
ing hostile to that race, but simply to
controyert an opinion very prevalent in
some parts of the United States.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1858-02-06

"a Appointments by the Governor,
by and with the advice and consent of
the Senate:
Thomas I. Humble, Parish Surveyor
in and for the parish of Caldwell
T. 81. Harris, Notary Public in and for
the parish Of Catahoula
w. W. Rife, Notary Public in and for
the parish of Carroll, vice J. w Draughn
elected Recorder.