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The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-09-08
More Wonderful than the MammotI
Cave.

more WOn0eIfuI than the Mammoth
Cave.
DR.. d. L. Talbot, in commencing a
series Of articles for the Fort Wayne
Times, in regard to the Wyandotte Cave,
makes the following comparison between
the Wyandotte and Mammoth Caves
Wyandotte Cave, one of the most extern
sive and remarkable in the world, is sit
uated in Crawford county. Indiana,
about twenty-five miles below New-Al.
bany. on Blue River. I have called it
remarkable cave. The Mammoth Cave
of Kentucky has hitherto been designat-
ed as the greatest known cave in the
world. 1t may startle your scientific
reader to hear me assert the fact. that
there is one stalagmite alone in Wyan.
dotte Cave more massive than all the
stalagmites and stalactites in Mammoth
Cave, put together. This cave I have
surveyed and mapped a distance of twen-
ty miles 10 length, and there are numer.
GUS avenues. ! have never penetrated
to their end, although I have visited the
cave for scientific and other purposes,
over dozen different times, spending on
one visit four days and nights within its
darksome halls. The Mammoth Cave is
distinguished more for its vastness than
its beauty the Wyandotte for its great
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-09-08
y 4oftrp,
From the Home Journal.
THE LIMERICK BELLS.

Was that bell?
] scarce can tell,
So soft it comes through gathering dark
Hark hark
Ger the vale where the perfumed rose is climb.
Comes family the distant Ginning, Ginning
The silvery sound comes floating, flying,
Rising, falling, dying-dying-dying.
All long years ago, in southern land,
Dwelt q peasant man whose cunning hand
Had fashioned bells, with curious art,
That hung and played their sacred part
In an old cathedral tower.
He dwelt in the sound of their sonorous clanp.
They gladdened his heart wheneer they rang.
Whether they rang out at the matin time,
Or softly sounded the vesper chime,
At morn or Mt twilight hour.
It mattered not they were children still
Of his fertile brain and active will,
And ever chord in his heart he found
Thrilled to their shrill tongues ightest sound,
And owned their wondrous power.
Times changed-and the h errors of war and
Invaded the peasants peaceful life;
The bells were torn from the old church tower ;
No more, at matin or vesper hour,
Would lie hear his cherished chimes.
Now, years. years after, an old man grown
Worn and weary, and all alone,
We see him next, wanderer wide,
Borne on the Shannon's ripping tide,
A dweller in other climes.
Now bark thro' the twilights mellow haze,
From yon fair town, where his lstless gaze
Is resting there comes silvery note
The boatmen rest on their oars and float,
AS always at the vesper time,
And whisper prayer the old mans eye
Brightens with joy, as, floating by,
Comes silvery sound of Ginning, Ginning.
Rising, falling, flying, flying,
Fainter fainter, ter,-dying-dying.
Then bowed is the hoar and rev 'rend head,
And the boatmen find the old man dead.
Such is the tale the legend tells,
Of the wondrous sweet voiced Limerick
bells.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-09-08
Integrity q Jewel.

One of Simon Suggs' first inanc ia
experiments, was to jockey Mr.. Jones
out of considerable sum Of money and
an exchange horse under pretence tha
he (without dollar in his purse, is hur.
rying on to buy the same lot of land
which Jones, as he has wormed out O
him, is really on his way 10 purchase
Suggs overtakes the traveller and as the
Captain struck his heels into Balls sides
Mr.. Jones seemed 10 grow nervous.
Whereabouts does our land lie ?" he
asked.
"Up in Tallapoosy." replied Suggs
and again he thumped Ball with his heels
Mr.. Jones evidently grew more uneasy
"What part of the country ?" lie
asked.
Close to the Chambers line, not far
from Dood's store. Get along, Ball T.
was the Captains answer.
Stop sir, if you please-perhaps-l
would like--we'd better perhaps. un.
der" gasped Mr.. Jones, in great agita-
ton.
ITO be sure we had," said Suggs
with great sang Jroid. It's just as you
say, but what the DEVILS the matter with
you ? are you going to take fit ?"
Jones explained that he thought it
likely they were both going to enter the
same piece Of land. What did you
say was the number of yours ?" be ask
ed. !" didn't mention no number, as
well as l now recollect," said Suggs.
with bland smile. " However, Squire
Jones. as it looks like your gear don't st
you. somehow. I'll just tell you that the
land I'm after is d--d little no account
quarter section. that nobody would have
but me; it's poor and piny. but it's got
snug little shoal on it. with twenty or
twenty-five foot fall and maybe they'll
want to build little town at Dodd's some
of these days. and I mought sell 'em the
lumber. Seein' you are pretty much
afoot. even if you want it. may as we'll
give you the numbers, if l can, without
looking in my pocket book. It's ten
ten-ten-section ten. township-oh,
d. the number, I never can remem-
ber -
IS. E. quarter Of ten twenty-five,
twenty -6ve-ain't it ?" asked Jones. who
looked perfectly wild.
Nov you hit me good as four aces
-them's the figures !" said Captain
Suggs.
Its the same piece I'm after; I'll
give you fifty dollars to let me enter it,"
said Jones.
You wouldn't now would you %
ell give you hundred"
TRY again"
"Well. I'll give you hundred and
fifty and not dollar more," said Jones,
in decisive tone.
"Let's see--well, ] reckon--though
don't know-yes, 1 suppose / must let
you have it, IS ! cant well spare the
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-09-08
New Jersey Democratic State Conven-
tiOn.
TRENTON, N. j. Aug. 2

TRENTON, N. J. Aug. "a.
The Democratic State Convention me-
to-day. 1t was the largest and mos
stormy one ever held here. There were
two thousand persons present during the
session.
Six ballots were taken, when E. R. v
Wright. of Hudson CO., was nominated
as candidate for Governor. The mex,
highest competitor was Chas. Shelton, ol
Mercer Co.
The Anti Lecompton and Lecompton
delegates from Sussex, had long and
tedious fight in regard to their right to
seats in the Convention. Finally the diff.
ficulty was settled by the Withdrawal oi
both parties.
Resolutions were adopted favoring the
principle of popular sovereignty, oppos.
ing the opening of the slave trade &c.
The nomination Of Mr.. Wright was
made unanimous.
There is great rejoicing among Mr.
Wright's friends. over his success.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-09-08

ELECTION OF ErHERIDGE.-The official
returns from the Min tn Congressional
District Of Tennessee elect EMEKsoN Eru-
ERlooE. Opposition. to the House of Rep
resentatives. BY majority Of sssss votes
over ATKINS. Democrat. Two years age
ArKIss was elected over ErBERIDGx bys
majority ofone hundred and twenty nine
votes. 1t viii be remembered that Err
FRIDGE was one of the few Southern men
who resisted the repeal of the Missouri
Compromise Act.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-09-08

FOURTEEN DOLLARS Per DAY.--Ac-
eording to a statement in the Keokuk
Gale CITY. Gen. Dodge has received from
the public Treasury since he has been a
citizen Of Iowa. S105. 600, which is at
the rate OF nearly Sl4 per day. from the
time he came to the country with com
mission 10 his pocket from Van Buren
in 1888.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-09-08
w. q. DONNAN,

A TTORNEY 4 COUNSELOR AT LAW,
N Land and General Agent and Notary
Public, Treasurer d Recorders Office, Indepen-
dence, Iowa.
Is prepared to attend with promptness to all
business pertaining to his Profession. Especial
attention given to Collecting, Conveyancing,
Paying taxes, Examining titles, DC. ie6- 81
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-09-08

PRETTY GooD.-The New York Her.
aid suggests that the Cincinnati platform
be re e-affimed at Charleston, because it
can be interpreted in as many ways as
the varying moods and needs of the party
require.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-09-08

AIRS. F. A. QUINN WOULD RESPECT.
N1 fully inform the ladies of Independence
that she has taken rooms on the west side Of the
river. in the frame building opposite 7. b.
Bullen's Store. and is now prepared to do all
A large experience enables her to promise per-
feet satisfaction.
Independence, Nov. 81, 1853. (tf
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-09-08

MAMMOTH BEBR CELLAR.-Stahlman 4
beer vault in Dubuque. is s2 feet under.
ground, through solid rock. and is a
natural cave 800 feet long. 25 wide. ard
80 high. 1t contains 40 beer casks,
which hold % barrels each, or total ol
1900 barrels. Thermometer stands al
fifty-six.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-09-08
M. BERBERICH,

MERCHANT TAILOR, MAIN STREET,
vi One door West of SCOTS Harness Shop,
Independence, Iowa.
GARMENTS made in the latest styles, on
the shortest notice, and at the most reasonable
prices. Cutting done, and fits warrants I; also,
q good assortment of CLOTHING always on
hand, and fine selection of Cloths.
IT The Spring and Summer Fashion reports
lust received. (2-36-9m
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-09-08

Mons. Derate is having dispute with
Mons. Blondin. at Niagara. lie offers
TO fight Blondin on the rope for $500"
This will draw q crowd, should Blondia
accept. The fight, We imagine. will re.
suit IN one blow, ono clinch, and two
browns. The world moves.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-09-08
WOODWARD & MARSHALL,

4 TTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT
IA Law, General Land Agents and Notaries
Public, Independence, Buchanan county, Iowa.
Will practice in the different Courts of this
State. Also attend promptly to SECURING
CLAIMS, Making Collections, Paying Taxes,
Conveyancing, DC. [2-lO
!. 6. WOODWARD. ". s. MARSHALL.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-09-08
G j. LATHROP.

4 TTORNEY AT LAW & INSURANCE
"A Agent, Independence, Iowa. Will prac-
tice in the several Courts of this judicial Dis
trict. and attend to any business entrusted to
his care with promptness and despatch.
Insurance Policies in the Phoenix Company
of Hartford, Ct., issued on reasonable terms,
and without delay.
Feb. II, 1859. (2-49
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-09-08
c. F. HERRIcK,

nEALER IN WATCHES, CLOCKS AND
~ Jewelry, Main street, two doors West of
the Montour House, Independence, Iowa.
IL Watches, Clocks, Jewery and Musical
Instruments Repaired and Warranted. [n'r557
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-09-08
JED LAKE,

4 TTORNEY & COUNSELOR AT LAW,
"A Land and General Agent, Independence,
Iowa. Will give prompt attention to all pro.
fessional business entrusted to his care. Money
loaned and investments made on reasonable
terms. Office over VIM. G. Morris's Jewelry
Store, Main street. I2-43-ly
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-09-08

INRAVELERS WILL FIND AT THIS HO.
l. tel Good accommodations and courteous at
tention. Transfers kept at regular rates.
August l, 1859. 3-20- ly
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-09-08
DIR. ii. q. HUNT,

nFFERS HIS PROFESSIONAL SERy-
~ ices to the citizens of Independence and
surrounding country. Office on Main Street,
IN Union Block. with w. G. Morris, where
or at his Residence, on Court Street. opposite
C. +. Leavitts--he will answer calls at all
hours Of the day or night [apl4'59.Iy
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-09-08
JAMES JAMISoN.
JAMESON q LEWIS,

A TTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT
N Law, and Notarits Public, will practice
in the several Courts of this State, will give
strict attention to securing claims, making and
ing stiles and all other business entrusted to
them professionally. [3-2l-ly
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-09-08

FORWARDING 4 COMMISSION MER-
chants, No. 3 Commercial Street 4 North
Levee, st. Louis, Mo. jan2O-59
D. II. THOMAS, Late Thomas Z Gailaher.
8. c. TAYLOR. Late with Bryan 4 MlitenberRer
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-09-08
QUAsQUEToN HOTEL,

Brick Block, Main Street, Quasqueton, Iowa
A.P. BURRHUS, PRopRIEroR,
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-09-08
D. ALLEN,

A TTORNEY AT LAW,
~ CEDAR FALLS,
Blackhawk County, Iowa
u PRoNPT ATTENTION PAID TO COLLECTIONS
fmy26- 59-lyl
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-09-08
BUSINESS CARDS.


E. NJ VAN DUZEE,
4 TTORNEY 4 COUNSELOR AT LAW,
n Independence, Iowa. Office in Stoughton
Hall, Main street.
Also. Agent for the Dubuque Mutual Fire In
suranee Company. 1928
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-09-08

A. B. LEWIS.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1859-10-07
Vermont News.

LARGE lNcGEAsE.-Then net earrings of
the Rutland and Burlington Railroad in
the past year are about $4,000, gain Of
nearly $4,000 over tli- previous year. 1t
is reported that coupon of the first mort
gage bonds will be paid On OF near the first
Of November.
a NOVEL ScEHE.-The Bennington
Ba'mer says that on Friday evening last, a
couple, a young son from the Emerald Ise
and his I" biddy, assembled at the Catholic
Church in that town to lie made one flesh
They were already kncellng at the altar
aud the clergyman harraaeurd them as to
til ir relative duties TO each other. and IL
nally put the question TO the young lady il
she would agree to carry cut the require
ulents of the marriage vow, To which she
fatty answered in the negative. Then.
said the astonished Divine. rise up She
did rise up AMI l,ft ihe church, and Pat
rick kneeling al Tie altar, lost in wonder
and ne doubt cursiug hi. luck.
S&Lrs OF RUTLAND CouSrY SuEEP.-
Il has beef said with truth that Vermont
will be made n rich State from the sales o.
her justly celebrated COOL horses and sheep
The breeding Of horses and sheep has been
made a study by many Of our practice,
farmers, and it Is to be- hoped that ever,
effort viii he put forth &c merit our jusil,
celebrated maine.
Our neiahbor. Mr.. Kimball. SID a few
weeks since, all tlse old burks he cou!i
spare, TO 90 10 Texas. NJ the ssrae plae
where h. soidi prerious lots within
Sew. YEARS. l.asi week Californian cam
and Was .bli9 a TO take up wi'h BuI
limbs. "a he must lave some of our neigh
bor's breeding Mr., klml,al received 60
these lambs the paying lsss'-e Of from y;
10 $50 earis-- sesals.d Herald
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1859-10-07
Enlargement.

The TIMES is presented 10 It's read
,rs this week, in an enlarged form. We
now give 20 columns where we former
" had "a, and they are all considerable
longer than befote-makins about i've col
umns IN addition TO the old size. Con
timed absence to the fairs has prevent
ell Us from giving certain attention to both
type and matter which we hid coniem-
plated fjr this number. We inirnl to
make still further improvement soon, and
will wait another time for more general
announcement.
On the outside will be found matter Of
interest. Balloonry" is fresh from the
Knickerbocker, and I" A Tale of Bashtul
ness $" is capital thing to read just after
dinner, and the thrilling incident of a som
nambulist will not be overlooked.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1859-10-07

TUE NEXT CnNsrs.-Next ven, /,
eighth annual census of the United s,a,
is TO be taken. This enumeration !.
of the most laborious and difficult ,.1
which the government has to preorn,
timely suggestion is made by the Nat;on,
faielGgcncer, which is worthy of coDsia..
alton, and which we quote, in ,bo l.
that i, may he needed before the con-,
shall be called upon to DISCHARGE !,
duties. The suggestion is this:
That each farmer this fall, as he co,
his crops, shall keep something like s ~
curate account of the quantity and S'
of the same; and, ii he will tako '',ue
trouble 20 make out statement oe Tue
names and ages of his family; the rr =. Tue
Of acres of land cleared and timberoSl ''o '
nuuiber and ages of his servants tbo . ue
Dor and value of his horses and M" "u''
the number of Bales Of cotton, barrel eS
corn, bushels of wheat, oats, rye. Las VI
potatoes, &c, and the value of each Wy,
leave ii in some place where any mcr %p
of the family, who may be at home nl
the deputy marshal shall call, can rooSi a
get hold Of it. IL will save time ia an !
ccrned, and very greatly assist TO max ~,
census returns perfect, complete ard s.s.
factory.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1859-10-07
Tnrri,,r Particulars.

The San Francisco Times OF sselstcnbeT 4 l5h,
received by the oveilasd mail, says thai The dn-
el b,lweeu Senator Droderirk aud Judge Terry
'ook ace the previous morning ia a small val
ley ten miles from MERGED Lake. The parties
went cut of town on the night previous from
separate loraliiies. and at a qnarer past $ X
B'oderick and Terry we'd on the ground az
tended by TIER seconds and Physicians. Hon.
5. {. Mckibbcn and Mr.. Cosher appeared tor
Bfosicfiek, AMI Calhoun Beuhan and Thomas
Hay, for reny. On de-censIlne from their
carriages The parties seemed 10 be IN the best
spirits. neither appearing anxious or nervous as
20 lie result.
Ahoa. hall "a hour was occupied in the ar
engagements. Ten pares wcte marked off, aud
the piincipals took their ps~i,ions- The sec
onaS disesssa them OF their oH'side costs White
collars. and other srt-Ies whieh might pre-
sat Fosaiacnt tafacts also q fheir wap:he,
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1859-10-07

AN EDITORIAL PALAcE.--T. w. PROV,
editor of the Wisconsin Chief, gives fl.
following graphic description of his hon.
stead, in reply to an old fogy who oGecta
to paying Mr.. Brown for seris of Iec,m.,
because he "was rich and lived in perleo,
palace :"
''All truth. We are one of the pabobs
Like the fellow who would have four cI;n
monks when he killed the one he was ate,
and three more, SO we shall have soma
land when we get it. Our palace is priDei.
pally of pine-32 30, one story, and
most sumptously furnished. 1t is nebe,
plastered, papered, nor painted inside
such furnishing is too plebeian. We use
the stove-pipe for chimney, and our par.
lor for hall reception room, dinning-roon
kitchen, library. sanctum, wash-room, place
to spank the children, etc, etc. Our Bu,.
sells ingram is made of old coat skirts, shin
tails, dilapidated pants and other things ,oo
numerous 10 mention. Our furniture i
common cherry, and our chairs bottomel
with cattail flags. Our spoons are mostly
pewter-silver rather uncommon. on
ehattels personal run to the handsome e.,
ure of several millions
One wife, value not to be computed,
Three yong 'uns do
Three pigs, S28
Twelve hens, and more Matching,
(not paid for or price known
One calf and four kittens, 800
Two cows, and calf in prospect, 5000
Two jack-knives, 20
One quarter acre strawberries, 5,O000Q
The above with little matters divers and
sundry, give figures the spasms when The
total is enumerated We dare not 60 ina
details for fear of robbery. If Brok
err, expects man Of such means to
go out and talk temperance, he will be lis
appointed. We are growing more merce1
ry every day. We shall add three mon
pigs 10 our stye, and push the setting hen
TO their utmost, and if our fallow COS
should add another calf 10 our horne
stock, we shall be above featuring en20e
| ly."
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1859-10-07

The virtual abandonment Of the AI ny.
can organization in New York by Tue Us,
convention. satisfied nobody. Tweniy,0s
members Of the convention, among III ~
the secretary of the State council a' H.. :,
j. II. Duganne, the fash story writer Da ...
protested against the action of the cOa,g ,,,
lion, declaring that if others than Ang'' W
are to be voted for they have as mucn .:' ~ /,
to pick for themselves as the conEen ". J.
its committee for them. This ieei~'
ready appears 10 be general anon f.rsi
remnant tf the party, and 1t Is o' ~.
that but small proportion OF ias' 4
10000 American voters will resaD Il,
ticket made up, preferring TO ally iiieu' ,,s
at once to one or the other OF ihe
parties.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1859-10-07

An IMMENSE OYSTER BEp.-It is siia
that party Of five oystcrmcn manned Va
Wood, James Warning, Thos Garliu, Va
Hoyt and Alexander Stevens-whle fishing
two or three weeks ago, in Long Island Souas
accidentally discovered an oyster bed Of b.
tons Neck, Long Island, about opposite Na'
walk Conn, which, upon examination, Pn'a
TO be at least three miles in length by I'VE .
breadth, the bed being a foot thick and con-
posed of very large oysters. The dlsco'eIaa
swore each other TO secrecy, and resolved T"
make their fortunes but one Of the parry "
ing among the oystermen Of City Island "
irayed the secret for $500. The result has eel
that over two hundred vessels have beeaat Won
on the bank, fishing up the biyalves, and plial /
ing them for market purposes. The dePeaSS
water where they arc found is about SIX ill
oms. If the accounts Of the extent and ~
ness of lhe bed are not exaggerated, the o y
may be estimated by millions Of bushels; i ~ /,
are sand TO surpass the Virginia oysters O0'' :
quality and size.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1859-10-07

article on ".Amcrican Coin" Ha thinks
the old .ied ecut" the masterpiece in de-
sign, and we agree with him The new
cent piece, [lI,c4-rs ediiior) have as homeIy
a bird as can be ili'siped.
The Norhfeld New .Eusland GnaRF
have passed resolution on the war IN Tie
first regiment, on tie Bush side OF tie
question, whcr'upon The Rutland Courier
gives them good uonncing'
The Win lsor Chronicle has an article
on reform :, hools," and thinks that though
some plaus have rai'e !, ii must not be Ia
fcrrd that nothing can be lone.
The remainder Of our Stale Exchanges
are mainly filed with a counts of local fairs,
and We 70 luw them no further this week.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1859-10-07

la MOUNTAIN AND IIADDocK.-A long
account of the suhelngs of these two gen
tlcmen, who recently went up in balloon
from WATERFOWL, is published. The bal
loon was up only about four hours but
as il started after ) o'clock, p. NJ, the lat
ter part Of the VOYAGE was made in the
dark. A safe landing was effectt d. but on
returning to the spot after four days of eX-
D sure and starvation, the balloon was
found in very damaged state and was
abandoned. The men were finally re-
lieved by falling in with Scotch lumber
hunter, named Cameron All they had to
eat IN the four days was two frogs and
three or four clans, all raw. as they had no
fire; and before they got ihrough their
clothes were nearly gone. Had they kept
on their voyage for ten hours, they coult
have reached the spot where Sir Johr
Franklin persisted.