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The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-10-27
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. "a.

Hon. ]. R. Giddings publishes card
defending himself from the insinuation
implied by the refusal of Capt. Brown to
answer the question in conversation with
Mason, Faulkner aud Vallandingham
whether he, Giddings. had been consult
ed about the Virginia expedition. He
pronounces this attempt to assail him dis
honorable, and denies having been con-
suited by Brown in regard to this or any
other expedition whatever.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-10-27
New YoRK. Der. "a.

The Herald's Washington correspond
ent telegraphs that the Secretary of War
has received, since the affair at Harper's
Ferry an insolent letter purporting to
come from the notorious Cook. dated at
Chambersburg. Pa, informing him that
1t is his intention to march an army of
several thousand men and take Harper's
Ferry and Charlestown, and liberate the
prisoners. and to perform sundry other
ridiculous feats. They would hardly
give the Secretary warning in advance il
they really intended to carry out their
threats.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-10-27

@ The Democratic State Central
Com mtttee has called conventions in both
the Congressional Districts of this State
on December LIST, SO, and State Con-
vention on the 9th of January, for the
purpose of choosing delegates to the
Charleston Convention.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-10-27

TAXES IT PHILosoPHIcALLY.-C of
the Winona Democrat. speaks thus of his
feelings after the defeat Of his party in
Minnesota cit cannot reasonably be
supposed that we feel very large amount
OF editorial inspiration this week. In
deed we do not; and therefore will write
but little. We feel very much like Lag
arus wheH 10 sos licked by tie dcgs,"
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-10-27

There has been another explosion of
Dupont's Powder Mills, at Wilmington,
Delaware. blowing up the mess-room.
composition room, glazing room and two
rolling mills. Seven men were killed,
and one had his arm broken.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-10-27
The Dubuque Times.

H This now we'll edited and excel
lent journal, will hereafter be published
as morning. instead of an evening, pa
per. The Republicans of Buchanan
county should subscribe literally for the
Times. 1t gives them the latest news by
Telegraph, and ably advocates the prin-
ciples Of our party.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-10-27

re- a meeting of the Democratic Ma
tional Committee has been called at
Washington on the 7th Of December
next, in order to decide the time for hold
ing the Charleston Convention.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-10-27

A Canada paper notices the fact that
during the past six weeks the waters Of
Lake Ontario have fallen not less than
eighteen inches. At the same time a
good deal of rain has fallen, and the wa
ter in the rivers and lakes to the west
has risen considerably. The solution Of
the phenomenon would be quite interest
ing. ~ Dssal a4eo'3 =
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-10-27
Teachers Institute.

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN THAT,AN
IN adjourned session Of the Teochers' InGti-
tute will be held at Quasqueton on The fra
Monday in November next. A full and puuc-
tual attendance of Teachers il requested
O.HP. ROSWELL.
Co. Superintendent
independence. Oct. 10, le-9. t504s
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-10-27
EI The Republicans of Kansas hay,

EH The Republicans of Kansas have
nominated the following State Ticket =
Governor, Charles Robinson Lieuten-
ant Governor, j. p. Root Secretary oil
State, j. w. Robinson Treasurer. VIM.
Tholen Auditor. George Hillyer At
torney General. B. F. Simpson Super.
intendent of Public Instruction, w. R
Griffith Chief Justice. Thomas Ewing
Jr.; Associate Justices, Samuel A. King
man, L. D. Baily ; Member of Congress
NJ. f. Conway.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-10-27

On Saturday last, a convict in the
MARYLAND Penilentiary stabbed the dep
uty Warden twice in the neck, inficting
wounds that will probably prove fatal
The convict was shot twice by another
officer of the Penitentiary, and expired
almost Immediately.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-10-27

The Bank Of the State OF Minnesota,
one Of the staunchest of that brood OF
banks. has closed its doors and given up
the ghost. Il is believed that all the
others will 90 by the board.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-10-27

Gold fish, which were originally
brought to this country from China. and
once kept in glass vases as objects of
curiosity, have now become quite numer-
Gus in some Of our rivers. In the Po-
tonic large shoals of them may be seen
sporting in the silvery water and they
are quite common in some of the creeks
that feed the Hudson river.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-10-27

The new stage route between Salt Lake
and Placerville is being stocked. The
mail would pass over it in few weeks.
The Sacramento correspondent Of the
San Francisco Bulletin says an active
canvass has commenced for the vacant
seat in the United States Senate. 1t is
now thought that the Governor will make
no appointment, leaving the Legislature
under special obligations to elect Sena-
tor as soon as possible after the meeting
in January. 1t is supposed the new Gov
ernor favors the election of s. w. Angle,
formerly Of Alabama, SO as to make the
chances of a Northern man himself,
perhaps,) better for the successor of
Gwin. who must be elected in the win
ter of 1861, Weller will also favor this
plan, in the event of his strength not be.
ing sufficient to secure his own election
this winter.
Liberal subscription towards the pro-
posed Broderick monument. were COM
ing in from all parts Of the State.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-10-27
ST. LOUIS, Oct. II.

John Calhoun. Ex-Surveyor General
of Kansas Nebraska, and President of
the Lecompton Constitutional Conven-
ton. died at st. Joseph, Missouri. on the
18th.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-10-27
BAYLIES, -.
Commercial GollrQf,
Corner Of Main 4 Third Streets. s...j
DUBUQUE, Iowa.

ft#4 f tEs.t3 8 U.s. 81 % So n t3EatR
DIRECTORS.
Hon. GEO. W. JONES, GEN. WARMER LzwIs.
WIN. VANDEvER, JAMES NJ. REDMOND,
y" LINCOLN CLARK, ASA Horn, M. D.. ~
L. d. RANDALL, , NJ MORLEY,
EDWARD LANGwoRTHY, j. X. GRAVES, ~ a.
ii. A. WILTsE, H. A. LIrrLrrox.
GEO. l.. ToRBERr, A. BAYLIRs.
The course of Instruction in this Institution
is acknowledged on all hands to be the most ex-
tensiye, thorough, practical and modern 10 be
found, and every precaution is taken that for
the acquisition Of business education, com.
plete in all its particulars, it shall, as hereto
fore, have positively no equal. 6sssa.4sI
The student will receive the most thorough
instruction in, and become fully posted as to
the manner of conducting on scientific and cor.
rect principles, the books pertaining to all kinds
OF business. from the most simple Transaction
to the most intricate and complicated business.
including Commission, Compound and Joint
Stock Companies, Stesmboating, Banking.
Kailroading. etc., etc., realizing and perfectinR
the accomplished Accountant. Also instruc-
tons from competent masters in Penmnnship.
Commercial Calculations and Correspondence.
detecting counterfeit notes, and much other i'm.
portant information. Daily Lectures given be-
fore the College on the Science of accounts.
Business Customs, and during the season, stated
Lectures on Commercial Law, Banking and Fl.
nance, Commercial Ethics, Political Economy.
etc. aaf ie aaaEit sa ~
For fuller and more complete information.
see our our new descriptive pamphlet circular.
which will be furnished free to all appleants
Oct. 20. ls59.-Ny) A. BAYLIES.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-10-27

A special dispatch to the st. Louis
Republican says that party of men
arrived at ST. Joseph, on the 18th inst.
from Pixies Peak. with 500. 900 in gold
dust.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-10-27

The yacht Wanderer has again es.
capped, and has gone to the coast Of AT.
RIGA for cargo Of slaves.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-10-27

Judge Terry. the murderer Of Brod.
erick, has been arrested, and held to
bail in the SUM Of $4,000.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-10-27

A large fire occurred in Dixon. H., on
the morning of the l4th inst. Loss be-
tween $50, 900 and $4,000.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-10-27

Messrs. RouyDs Il LASaDoN, No. 1856 Ran
dolph street, Chicago, H., are our only agents
for that city.
W. J. GILBERT, is our agent for Dubuque.
lie is authorized to receive advertisements and
subscriptions and receipt for the same.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-10-27

The Democracy Of Boston have cleo
ted two sets of delegates to the Charles
ton Convention.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-10-27

The Guardian is the Official Paper
OF Buchanan County, and having
n much Larger Circulation than any
other Paper published therein, is
the most Valua bic to resident or NON.
resident property holders. and is a ls0
the best medium for Advertisers.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-10-27
Arrival Of the Overland Mail!

ST. LOUIS, Oct. FL.
The Overland Mail, with dates to the
30th. arrived to-day. 20
I ]. L. Crane, Delegate elect from the
proposed Nevada Territory, died at Gold
Hill, Carson Valley. on the 26th.
A new silver mine has been discover
ed at the head Of Washoe Lake. Five
teams. loaded with ore are en- route to
San Francisco, for shipment to Eng
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-12-26

F. NAsOR, Treasurer.
WINTER GARDEN, OCT BRoADwA5l
New YORK, MONDAY.
Mr. DEAR BorRucAuIT-n Ia now the eve OF the pro
duction Of piece on which large sum has been
expended and for which other ssss have been engaged
weekly, and then proposed sum- and last night
begged, as did Mrs Dourcicault, Mr.. Field to
name one. You decline the one we name as fair; &C
cent your original proposal this Is not 70 be adhered
TO- please state TO what 1t Is you require Iwrite this
lest there might be any misunderstanding as 70 converse
tons VIII you kindly send your answer i'm nediatey.
Yours truly w. STUART.
DECEMBKR 5, 1859.
to write and state that be consents, as yon desire fixed
sum- after which to share, TO name 81 $50 per week,
which ,SSsi Sou will deem far Any ea
WINTER Has G as ss7 BROADWAY, |
NEW YoRg, Dec. IA, 1859. !
Ny DEAR SlR--Atter for two months recognizing in
every right az trustee of the Winter Garden 10
make and having entered into with inc,
staung az TOE ue mat You did the advice Of your
solicitor cannot understand how now YOU can discaim
your own recognition and acceptance Of such right AS
trust consider that have valid right 10 mako sne
engagements that entered into between us ana hoo
10 inform you that can maintain and Establish snch tcbs
by the most uncontrovortbc evidence. Irepret verv
much tina. Mrs. Bourccault shoald experience any
annoyance from Anonymous communications. I have
that faith however, in the intelligence and the good feel
ing of my fellow citizens 10 believe that II the writer's Of
any such communications could be discovered they would
meet from the whole community the reprobaton and
punishment they deserve. Yours truly,
TuOS. G, FIELD,
Trustee OF the Winter Garden.
To W. stuart, Esq - +. ~ =
sInI decline to appear any more in the tOctoroon"
regret 10 find that the piece has given offence portion
Of the public, and my part in II especially receive
tsnuay letters threatening with violence and when
] 90 on the stage l do In fear Of some outrage to
myself or TO my husband Therefore beg to withdraw
the play. Yours truly.
AGNES ROBERTSON BoURCICAULT.
NEw Yoag, Dec. IA, 1851
Dos BorRcoAulT, Esq -
Ss~As .0W epsasse.:s..- y .ss: aEecIos wIla Sc
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-12-26

The Sor DISTRICT IN AAssAonusETs.Somc Of the South
ern journals desire TO know how the county Of Essex Mas
sachuses, stands politically. Essex county supplies tho
Southern market with boots and shoes. This county nj
the election In November last gave Bans tho publican
candidate for Governor 1888 votes, and Butler the dc.
rocratic candidate, 1884 The town Of Lynn, in tina.
county which Is almost entirely supported by tho demand
for boots and Shoes the bulk Of which from the SOUTH
cast OF republican votes aud 4bs ocnocratic,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-12-26
Supreme C0urt-Circuit.
Before Hon. Judge T. B. Strong.

Die. 22-Eiward Hughes kicaac j. Green, This is
action for damages for the death Of the plaintiffs child
Mary Ann Hughes, aged ten years, caused by the neg
gencc OF the defendant 1t appeared that the plaintiff
owned frame house at the OF Fifty second street
and Eighth avenue and that the defendant was con
tractor, and Yin March, 1885, engaged In blasting
rocks piece OF rock blown through tho roof OF
plaintiff house, descended to the basement and struck
the child on the head She died in few hours after
Under the charge OF the Judge the jury rendered vcr
dict Of s., 600 DAMAGES for plaintiff
IL was said in court that three Of the defendants work
men hal been indicted for mansaugbcr but had left the
city
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-12-26

management Of the Winter Garden Included IN the
eresg m ut OF your wife, and the VI your pieces she
having declined to appear tonight Ia The Octoroou
unroubedy under your direction, papaDe violation
Of your contract Besides the you have pnr sued
in your department has led 10 disorder anj UNPLEASANT
pess In the company AM, above ali, you have AIDA.
reluy beer actuatea with deairo break down The
theatre to Compass some purpose OF your You have
ycur own to be conserved 1t is therefore, NECESSARY
that you should give place 10 other person a. save
director. You will please take notice that your serylcs
AZ stage director cease from the receipt Of this notice.
have appointed another person 70 the position Yours
&C., THOS G. FIELDS
Trustee Of the Winter Garden.
WEDNESDAY, Dec. IA, 1859
Mr. DEAR SR-Mr Stuart has han led mo your note the
contents OF which surprise mo- You have entered nto
an engagement with me 70 give the services OF your wife,
cepAnee Of these terms you have today under your
own band ratified now require Nrs B0urcicault and
yourself to Perform In said piece the "Octoroon this
evening, and shall await your answer till sx O'Clock
coed 10 mako such arrangements may become mecca
ssfy by reason OF your refusal. Yours, &c..
THOMAS g. FIELDS,
Trustee OF the Winter Carbon.
MSS AGNES RoBKRTsos In ACCOUNT WITH WINTER GARDEN.
Receipts from Dec. to 18th, inclusive. NS20 %
Less Que weeks expenses as per sgrcc.
Lass ols weeks Advertising. sss7 60
Lees amount agreed on. $500. 1876 % 2l2 90
Less weeks gas bill...... SO 50
Less amount az agreed =. 76 90 l46O
Less one weeks supernum'es. II 90
Less amount a. agreed on.... % 90 AZ 90
-2o7s 10
Total. ;s;,:..:.....;..... s22ss "
NEW YORK, Dec. IA, 1859. F. NAs0R, Treasurer.
Er. +. C.E
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-12-26

able TO obtain such artists and the "Ocoroon had not
been played that night that the injury arising from such
breach Of faith 10 the public would have resulted In the
positive ruin of the theatre that deponen fearing that
any way interfere with the stage management that night
his wife having refused to play and another artist hay
ing been substituted in her place, some misconduct
fusion, and have impeded the action Of the
play Bouccault on presenting himself at the stage door,
after six O'Clock was, by the instruction Of Feds and
Stuart refused admittance th- the allegations on the
part of Bourcicau that .,o and Mrs B. or other Of tcm
mad received Treats to deter them either Of ten
ION play their parts In the "Octoroon is nero pre-
frequently asked Stuart dnrng the performance Of the
"octoroon," to his influence with certain newspapers
% attack the piece as an abolition piece and thus draw
public attention To that Stuart does not believe that any
one received offence from the play, any part thereon
on the contrary Bourcicault stated Stuart few days
before he quilted the theatre that two hundred forty
after witnessing the performance, had given enthusiastic
cheers for Bourccault and tho "Octoroon that Stuart
having had charge Of tho front Of the house during every
night Of the representation Of the piece has
heard any token Of disapprobaon but the
ry e pay has oecn acted good who
that the conduct of Bourccau stage manager OF the
theatre, was oppressive and offensive 70 the artists by
Of such conduct and series Of petty annoyaces
the part Of Bourccaut Mrs. John Wood popular
tress forced TO leave the Winter Garden" TO the
great injury thereof that the decrease In the receipts Of
tho theatre in the week after she loft was $500 al
though the same piece continued to DO played; after
wards BY reason OF such misconduct Of Bourccan and
various breaches OF good fah on ms part MI Jcncrscn
popular actor in tho theatre, also twice resigned his
place, and only induced to remain ut the earnest
quest Of Stuart that Borcicaut by this limo OF action
gradually making tho theatre solely dependent on
himself and wife, thus enabling him TO exact what terms
lie required that Stuart in entering into any arrange
incnt for tho services Of Bourcicau and wife, not
induced by their ability as actor and actress to
pay them tho large amount they have received,
but by the reputation Of Bourcicault for clever.
and cunning n adapting plays for representation
that Bourccaut did not furnish Tor the Winter Carbon
such pieces he had promised or any original pieces
all which alone would have compensated the manage.
me Mt for tho large paid to him and his wife, on the
contrary that OF the three pieces produced by Bourci
during his connection With the theatre previous 10 Tho
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-12-26

:. . III ~
Miss A. Robertson and piece half share, 81 1871 06
NEW York, Dec. IA, 1859. +. NASOR, treasurer.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-12-26


l. Whether the defendants either Of them, and so,
which, have not manuscript. COPY OF drama in tvs
acts entitled the Octoroon or Lilo in Lousianaf ana
so, from whom was the same procured?
Was not the said manuscript play put in rehearsal at
the said Winter Garden and publicly prounced on Tue
stage said theatre the night of the sixth OF Dccem
Der, 1859?
every night when the said theatre was open 70 the public
until the fourteenth day of December, 1882
Was it not also represented the night of the 14th
18th and 18th Of December 1852 and subsequently there
TO, at said theatreS
Was not said play publicly announced by you, or one
of YOU the bills Of the said theatre for the 14h and
18th IF December 1852 and in the advertisement Of said
days. the play Of Dion Bourccaut? ana did you or ono
OF you not announce that would be performed every
night thereafter at said Winter Gardcn until further
notcR
any agreement and il is the complainant TO receive
any compensation for such representations, or any or
either Of themf and what and how much, and when'
And that the said defendants may be restrained by the
injunction of this honorable Court from public per
formance representation OF your orators oraa cnti
tied the 0ctoroon, = at the Winter Garden, 10 said
city Of New York OF elsewhere within the jurisdiction Of
this Court causing the same to be performed by the
dramatic company under their management and control
at the said Winter Garden or elsewhere, any other
dramatic company within the jurisdiction Of this court and
der an account Of the receipts proceeds Of the per-
formances Of the drama already had since and
such perio mances Of he same as may hereafter be had
said Winter Garden or elsewhere, by said defendants,
and to pay over the TO your orator. and thai they be
ordered 10 surrender and deliver up to your orator all
parts, copies, or transcripts. or manuscripts OF the said
DRAMA together with the manuscript music appcrt aiming
70 tho same in their possession and be dccrecd 10 pay
your orator his in this suit and that the exclusive
ownership and the right act perform and represent
the said drama may be established, and that your
tro have such other and further relief in the pre-
misses, 10 this honorable Court may moot the
mature and circumstances Of the c0e may require.
Nay please your Honors to grant unite your
only writ Of injunction, requested, but also u
subpoena, 70 be directed 70 the said Thomas G. Fields an
william STUART, commanding them, scverauy by Ger
tain day and under certain penalty therein named to
be and appear before this honorable Court answer
tho premises and to do and receive whatever may your
Honors seem meet And your orator will ever pray &c
DION BOURcaCAULT.
HxyRY A. Gram, Solicitor for Complainant.
Noe-The defendant, Thomas @ Fields, s required to
enswcr the intcrr0gsores nun;esrcd respectively 2,
% 4faa9k
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1859-02-28

+. G1-A Vigilance Conlmittee-we learn tbs
for some months past a number of thieves NJ
counterfeiters, some of them citizens of Ii
place, have been hanging around tbs village
Shinnstown, not far from Fairmont ON n
Baltimore and Ohio road, committing. ali lsor
Of depredatioas upon the persons ard propert
Of the decent inhabitants Of the-town. Recent.
y the people, tile law abiding people, hav
formed themselves into Vigilance Committee.
for the protection Of their persons and property
and the executions Of vengeance upon the ras.
cally outlaws. For some time back It has been
necessary for members of the vigilance com.
mittee to watch and patrol the town. nightly
a night or two since as number of the COM
waylaid by band of OUTLAW S, who commenced
n violent attack upon them with missiles. a
member of the committee drew pistol and
fired into the gang, depriying prominent thief
OF small section of his hard cheek. Other
rencontres of similar character have taken
place and it is feared that there NAV vet he n
great destruction ofproperty before the gang is
broken up. The ringleaders have. been notified
to abdicate the place, and the committee are
determined they shall do So
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1859-02-28

gWN otice.-R. France Co, respectfully
notify the public that the Maryland State Lot
teries will cease by the Laws of the State on the
3lst day of March, 1850
r. France having obtained from the Lesisla-
ture of DelaW ure, Lottery Grant for n period
of twenty years. aud having given Bonds to the
State for one Million Of Dollars, to secure the
payment of all Prizes sold, hereby notifies the
the patrons of the old Maryland State Lotteries,
that the same promptness punctuality and fair
dealing will characterize the management Of the
Delaware Lotteries.
A new partnership has been formed to sue
coed the old firm of R. France & Co., under the
style of France, Broadbents & Co. On the first
day of April, they will commence drawing, in
Wilmington, Del, the Consolidated Lotteries of
Delaware, for the benefit of Internal Improve
ments and other purposes, and the Sussex
County Lottery Of Delaware, for the same OBJ
jects.
sY-A All orders for Tickets will meet with
prompt and confidential attention. Address,
FRANCE, BRoADBESTs & Co, Wilmington, Del.