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The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-08-18

MOI
\ 'Children sick 2
NO!
We'll, what in thunder is to pay?'
'Maria's joined the Milerites !
Fred gave long whistle. and then
said, Going to ascend next week. p
Yes, and if l don't commit suicide
in the meantime. you may congratulate
me. / am almost distracted. Can't get
a decent meal. children running riot,
servants saucy, house all in confusion,
wife in the blues. either quoting the
speeches Of the elders at me, or sewing
on white robe, and groaning at every
third stitch. Hang it all, Fred. I've a
great mind to take poison, or join in the
army!'
HIM, him! you give an enchanting
picture, but l think that can suggest a
cure
"A cure =
Yes. if you will promise to follow my
advice. l will make your home pleasant,
your wife cheeful, and your children
hsppy.'
DO it, cried Joe. I'm follow your
word like soldier under his officer
What shall l do p
At tea time Mr.. Peters entered his
home. whistling. Maria was seated at
the table. sewing on her white robes, and
there were no signs of preparation for the
evening meal.
Maria, my DEAR said Mr.. Peters.
cheerfully, is tea ready?'
Il don't know was the answer, Il
have been out all day, attending meet
ing
oh. very well, never mind. Attend
ing meeting? You are resolved. then,
to leave me next week p
'Oh! Joe, mnst go when l am call
ed
Yes, my dear, of course. Well, l
must resign myself, l suppose. BY the
way, my dear, has it ever occurred to you
that shall be left widower with three
children think that am handsome
man yet. my love-, and Joe walked over
to the glass. passed his fingers through
his hair. and pulled up his collar. Ma
ria looked up rather surprised.
You see. my dear, it is rather a re-
lief for you to go quietly, you know. 1t
is so wearing on the nerves to have long
illness and besides, my dear, there will
be no funeral expenses, and that is quite
saving
Mrs. Peters lip quivered, and her large
blue eyes filled with tears. Joe longed
to stop his heartless speech and comfort
her. but he was fearful the desired ef-
feet was not gained yet.
SO, my dear. he continued. if you
must go, have been thinking of getting
another wife,
'What?' cried Mrs. Peters.
Another wife, my love. The house
must be kept in order, and the boys car
ed for
The grief was gone from Maria's face.
but her teeth were set with a look Of
fierce wrath.
Another wife, Joe Another wife 7
Yes. l think l have selected good
successor. deliberated long time.
when / was bachelor. between her and
yourself. You will like her for she is
your bosom friend
MY bosom friend'
Yes. my dear. l think that on the
day that you ascend, will marry Sarah
Ingram =
What that good-for-nothing. silly.
empty headed old maid, the mother Of
my children! Whatp
We'll. my dear. it seems to be the
best can do! ! don't want to leave my
business to 60 courdng. and she will
have me, / know
No doubt! Oh! you great brutal.
hateful -
sCtnn NM dasr dopst Nv into a f,rv
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-08-18

~ Payment required on the execution of the
work, either in Cash, Farm Produce, or other
Property. Inquiries by mail answered with
Pleasure.
July LIST, 1854 IT,
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-08-18

4 TTORNEY AT LAW,
~ CEDAR FALLS,
Blackhawk County, Iowa.
-. PRoNpr ATTENTION PAID TO COLLECTIONS.
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The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-08-18
ouAsoUEToN HOTEL,

Brick Block, Main Street, Quasqueton, Iowa
AP. BURRHUS, PRoPRI EroR,
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-08-18
BUSINESS CARDS.
HENRY S. CHASE, M. D.,
S RGICAL AND MECHANICAL
DENTIST,

Will visit his Office at Independence,
ON FRIDAY AND SATURDAY OF EACH
WEEK
Office Hours from 10 A. M. to p. M
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-08-18
D. ALLEN.

1 TTORNEY AT LAW,
Litchfield enquirer., 1859-06-23

Appropos to notice of man in New York saving two or three thousand dollars by giving up his cigars, the Norwich Courier CO., gitates as follows:
 "This puts us in mind of two bro hers who were great smokers. One ot them took it in- to his head to declare off, and he did so. Ev- cry time his brother bought cigar the absti- nent laid past the value in money, until, at the end of several years, he had sum of sui fcient amount to purchase an excellent horse. On the third day after becoming the owner of the animal, it died, and left him with nothing as reward for his abstinence but the regrets which accompanied his loss. The middle-aged gentleman has laid past some money, and he has got it: has he got any other feeling than a penurious one Let us have the whole story. We want reforms that soften the heart-not those which merely but ton up the pocket. A smoker is a saint com pared with miser.
Litchfield enquirer., 1859-06-23
A GRAVE WITHOUT A MoNuMENr.-

A GRAVE WITHOUT MoNuMENT.-The sea is the largest of cemeteries, and all it's sumberers sleep without monument. All other graveyards, in all lands, show some sym bols of distinction between the great and the small, the rich and the poor but in that great ocean cemetery the king and the clown, the prince and the peasant, are alike undis- tinguishcd. The same waves roll over all, the same requiem by the minstrelsy of the ocean, is sung to their honor. Over their remains the same storms beat and the same sun shines :; and there, unmarked, ,sthe weak and the pow erfnl, the plumed and the unhonored, will sleep on until, awakened by the same trump, the sea will give up its dead. No marble ri- ses to point out where their ashes are gath cred. Yet that cemetery hath ornamentsi of which no other can boast. On no other are the heavenly orbs reflected in such splendor. Over no other is heard such heavenly melody.
 H. Giles.
Litchfield enquirer., 1859-06-23

"NEcK-TwIsTrNG. ."-There are practices tolerated in religious congregations which Christians, who are jealous for the honor of their Masters house, should utterly condemn. Decorum is the handmaid of devotional feel ing, and for this reason the house of God should never be disturbed by the slightest ap- proach to irreverence. We do not know whether it would be prop CT for some of our good ministering brethren, who are sorely tried by the neck.twisting pro- pensities of their Congregations, to use that adopted by Henry Clay Dean, who was at one time chaplain of Congress i; but we give it for their consideration, of course, to adopt or re- ject, as they please. The anecdote is from the Pacific Methodist:
 Being worried, one afternoon, by this turn ing practice in his congregation, MT. Dean stopped ill his sermon, and said
 Now, you listen to me, and I'll tell you who the people are, as each one of them comes iu"
 He then went on with his discourse, until 8 gentleman entered, when he bawled out like an usher, "Deacon A. who keeps shop over the way" and then went on with his sermon.
 Presently another man passed up the aisle and he gave his name, residence and occupa- ton. So he continued for some times
 Atslength some one entered the door who was unknown to MT. Dean when he cried out. "A little old man, with drab coat and an old white hat-don't know him, look for your- selves"
 That congregation was cured.
Litchfield enquirer., 1859-06-23

AUsrR1A.-Austria is composed of II pro- vinces, each governed by special laws. In each province there is an annual assemblage of the Stanp or property holders, who pro- pose changes to the general government at Vienna. These resolutions are modified if need be and made to harmonize with the regu- lations in other provinces Local selfgovern- ment exists in all the provinces The Senate at Vienna consists of one representative from each province. There are 300 schools for the education of teachers only. Exclusive of Hungary, there are 45,535 universities, col leges high and elementary schools ; 60 schools for the fine arts 46 industrial schools ! academies for the higher branches of indus try |; 16 academies for the cultivation of for est and mining II nautical schools. Exclu- sive of Hungary, the whole number of profes- sors and teachers, 10000 subject to uniform laws. Every regiment has it's military schools, private and governmental. The army on war footing is 73s,000, divided into 12 army corps. The navy numbers 12,00O men, and about 1000.
Litchfield enquirer., 1859-06-23
Whole No. l7z7.

SHORT SPEECHES. At Methodist Love Feast" in Boston, recently, one hundred speeches were made in one hour. There is Q strong probability that ninety-nine of them were good ones. Had the same individuals made one hundred speeches of one hour long each, the chances are that ninety-and-Dine of them would have been miserably poor ones. We have known more societies ruined by the long speeches of it's members, than by all other causes combined. Debating societies are always benefited by limiting the time of the speakers to five minutes. And we believe that if sermons were reduced to the length of half an hour, and Congressional speeches to ten minutes, the morals of the people and the interests of the country would be greatly im- proved by thes change. Short speeches must of necessity come directly from the heart and intellect. There is no chance to disguise ei- ther by superfuous and ambiguous verbiage Hence they would go, like well-aimed ar- row, straightway to the souls of the audience. And they would be remembered. Many per- sons have, impromptu, made an admirable and soul-stirring address, because they had not time and opportunity to prepare for long, dull, wordy, and soporifc effort.
Litchfield enquirer., 1859-06-23
.eafoy co Munson

MeaEoy e&o NGunson \ RE now filled to overhowing of everything in A their line of trade
 Ladies Caters from .75 to $1.75,
 do. Morocco Boots do. $1.25 to $2.OO,
 do do Shoes do. .5O to $l. .75
 do. Slips, Sandals, &c., by the bushel Cents Fine Calf Boots from $2.50 to s7. .00,
 do. Thick do. do $2.50 to $4.5O,
 do. Gaiters $1.5O to $3.50,
 do. Slips and Brogans in any quantity. Bows. Misses, Youths and Children Boots and Shoes by the tens of bushels Jas cheap you ask N. B We have to sell to somebody from 10 to sl2,OOO worth this year, so in order to do this we shall have to put our figures little less than ever fully invited to give us call before they buy. Ready pay and quick sales is the tune we keep step to. Those wishing work made or repaired can have it done at short notice.
 We take this opportunity to inform those in ar rears that they must come and pay up. or we shall send after them, and that pretty quick say in about thirty days. Yours truly, F
 MEAFoY & MUNSoN,
 second door West of the Court House: Ntchheld, April 20, 1859. 52
Litchfield enquirer., 1859-06-23

2 A FIXED FAcr. - The less you leave your children in your will. they more they will
 have twenty years afterwards. Wealth in- herited should be an incentive to action in stead of that it is an incentive to sloth. The
 only'money that does man good is what he earns bimself. A ready made fortune, like
 ready made brooches, seldom fits the man who comes in possession. The only money, then,
 that does us good is the money that we earn. Ambition and hope that is stimulated by Q halfflled pocket-book have power that will triumph over all difficulties, beginning with
 the contumely of the purse-proud, and leaving off with the malice of the envious Look around you, and figure up if these things are not SO.
Litchfield enquirer., 1859-06-23

DRUNKAaDs SHOULD NOT VoTE.--It is said taat in Sweden man who is seen four times drunk is deprived of vote at elections. This is righteous law :; but we can propose an amendment. We would have no man thor woman) allowed to vote until one year after the last time of being drunk. Drunkenness within year should be cause for challen- giug his Cor her) vote. The oath should be administered You solemaly swear Cor af- firm, as the case may be) that you have resi- ded in this district the time required by law, that you have not voted at this election, and that you havc not been dr~mk for one full gear.
Litchfield enquirer., 1859-06-23
It is a great and prevalent error that chil

It is great and prevalent error that chil dren may be left to run wild in every sort of company and temptation for several years, and that it will be time enough to break them in. This mistake makes half our spendthrifts, gam blers, thieves, and drunkards. No man would deal so with his garden lot; no man would raise colt or puppy on such principle. Take notice parents-you till the new soil, and throw in the good seed, the devil will have crop of poisoned weeds before you know what has taken place. Look at your dear children, and think whether you will leave their safety or ruin at hazard, or wheth- eryou should train them up in the way they should go.
Litchfield enquirer., 1859-06-23
That congregation was cured.

BILLIARDS - England vs America. - MT. Phelan has accepted an offer to play great international game of billiards with Mr. Rob- CTS of Liverpool. The terms of the game have not been decided upon, but it will take place the coming fall, and in New York. Porter's Saiit says that Mir. Roberts renown is much greater as billiard player than that of any other man who ever lived, and if Phelan can succeed in beating him, he will stand, like Morphy, the undisputable champion of tue world
Litchfield enquirer., 1859-06-23
FAR M Rs, READ THIS.
 !" zHe Farmers Oaom Paper" THE GENESEE FARMER

I'll E G E N B $ D E F A ME R A MONTHLY JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURE AND HOR TICULTURE, sTABLIsHED IN 1831.1 PUBLISHED FOR HEAVYWEIGHT YEARS II in one of the finest wheat and fruit sections o America it as attained an unriyaed circulation. and has able and experienced correspondents in every Slate of the Union and in+the British Provinces. Each volume contains THREE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY. FoUk PAGES, and is proluseIy illustrated with expensive wood cuts. It is sent to any address for FIFTY CENTS A YEAR!
 In order introduce the FARMER into districts where it has few readers will take subscriptions the coming half volume July to December nclusive) at the following rates: Single subscrib ITS, 25>cents; five copies for $l and copy of beautiful 25cent book the RURAL ANNUAL AND HoETIcULTUEAL DIRECTORY, prepaid by mail to the person getting up ihe club eight copies for $l.50, and RURAL ANNUAL, prepaid by mail, the person getting up the club; sixteen copies for s. and a RURAL ANNUAL and an EXTRA COPY OF THE FARMER for year, or two for the half volume, 10 the person getting mp the club.
 We also offer liberal list of
 CASH PREMIUMS
 as still greater inducement clubs. Full par ticuars will be found in the paper, and everyone inter- ested in the culture of the soil is invited send for copy and if pleased with the paper, 10 act as agent Specimen copies sent free to all applicants. Address
 JOSEPH HARRIS,
 PUBLISHER AND PROPRIETOR, May g, [5l Rochester, N. Y.
Litchfield enquirer., 1859-06-23

If we do not learn to love the beautiful in youth, we never shall. The Sabbaths are not the same to me now as they were in childhood j; they are not so still the sun rises more world ly the cattle are not so devout. They have all changed, or have, and not for the better. H. ". Beeeaer.
Litchfield enquirer., 1859-06-23
RIRLE DEPOSITORY.

HAVING lately replenished the assortment Of LII BIBLEs and EASEMENTS, I am prepared to furnish those desiring to purchase at the Wholesale Price as they are sold by the American Bible Society in New York.
 A Beautiful Gift for the Aged.
 The TESTAMENT AND PSALMS, printed in very large, beautiful type, and neatly bound in one two, thlee and four volumes.
 Also, CoNGREGATIoNAL HYMN AND TUNE Books, sold by RIVERIUS MARSH. Itchfeld, June l, 1859. 5
Litchfield enquirer., 1859-06-23

The changes of life are like the forms and coloring of the kaleidoscope. At at every turn, a new figure is presented, and yet the materials which form them are the same. Thus do our views and feelings change with revol- ving time. Whether for the worse or better can only be determined by that all-wise Prov idence who rules the destinies of all.
Litchfield enquirer., 1859-06-23
CLOTHING! CL0TMHvG!!

nSC R G. F o w
 O No. l8 Fourth Avenue, New York, has now in store and offers at the lowest prices, large and sell selected stock of Fine and Medium Grades of CLOTHING. made up in that style of ele- gance for which our house has 50 long been famous In connection with the Ready Made shall be kept constantly on hand the latest importation and new est style of the most desirable FURNISHING GOODS to be found in the market, bought for CASE, and sold on the lowest possible terms.
 The attention of my friends and the public is re- spectfully invited to my new style of Gent Spring and Summer Coats Vests and Pants, as not surpass- ed by that of any other establishment for Syle, Qualiiy and Prices OSCAR c. FOWLER Mo- IS 4th Av, N Y., opposite the Cooper Institute,
 Ism formerly cor. John and Nassau sts
Litchfield enquirer., 1859-06-23

A wag once observed of preacher who was in the habit of giving long sermons to his audience, that his discourses must certainly have very cleansing effect for they, were remarkably soap-ori6c The incorrigibie ana irreverent sinner
Litchfield enquirer., 1859-06-23
CARPETS from .lUCTzON C.aR PETS from .AUCTyON CARPETS from AUCTION. Benedict, Merriman & Co.,, XCHAN B P l. A CE,
 w atebury.

Al PIECES received during the past week, A H II most of which was bought at Wilder ming x Mounts aud Hadden < Co. immense auc- tion sale, at ruinous sacrifice to the manufactur CTS and importers We were never we'll prepared to give our cus- toners BARG-4iNS as at present. Tapestry Velvet Carpets, .... C Brusses Carpets, Solid e Carpets, English Ingrain Carpets. Superine ' Carpets, Low priced All Wool Carpets, Cotton and Wool Carpets, .t Twillcd Venetian Carpets, Plain ss Carpets, Plaid Dutch Carpets.
 English Druggets,
 Crumb Cloths,
 Plaid and Check Mattings,
 Jute and Rope "
 Tufted Rugs,
 Cocoa Matts,
 Rope
 Oval and Plain Stair Rods,
 Oil Cloths thoroughly seasoned, to "A
 feet wide, &c., &c. We now give special attention to this department, our stock never having been as large we'll se- lected and invite the attention of the closest bu- CTS to our stock assuring them that at all times we will sell goods of the quality as low as they can be purchased in the State.
 BENEDICT, MERRIMAN & co. Waterbury, March 18th.
Litchfield enquirer., 1859-06-23

UFF1CE EACELSIUR IoIILI4EhI [ 13 Burling slip cor. Water st. New 1ork. VuV I o M A S E E T s M DISTlLLER OF
 Camphene, Alcohol and Turpentine, also manufacturer and dealer in the following anti cles. all of the pUGEsr QUALITY aud at the
 lowest market price: Burning FIuid Spirits Turpentiue, Tar, Pitch, Ro- sin, Soft Ink White, Hard and Venice Turpen- tine, Coal Tar, Shoe and Brush Maker's Pitch, Ship varnish, Oil Tar, and Naval Stores of every description Betts' Patent Camphene the very best manufactured PURE and FRENCH SPIRITS and DOMESTIC
 LIQUORS, at the lowest Cash Prices. WILLIAM GARDNER. rom
Litchfield enquirer., 1859-06-23
T. BIDW ELL PECK,

HEALER iu PIANO FORTES, MELoDEONS lD and Musical Merchandise generally.
 Repairing, &c. done.
 Htchfeld, May IT, 1859. tf4
Litchfield enquirer., 1859-06-23

~ S. HUMPHREY & Go, Importers and ". Dealers Tn Carpetings, Oil Cloths, and Cur tain Materials of all descriptions,
 524 BROADWAY, NEW YORK,
 Opposite St. Nicholas Hotel) 493m
Litchfield enquirer., 1859-06-23

IT ADTES' FINE CLOTH CATERS for $1 % AZ Ladies' and Misses KID SLIPPERS, very cheap, at O. B. BISHOP < CO.'S.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-07-27
nIH. I-EFEnYRs.S stIIDnT.,

WI GRACE STR EET, BETWEEN FIRST Al Nd
FOUSHEE, RICHMOND. VA.-Th next assln 20,
of our School begins on the LIST day OF October e9,
and terminates on the last day OF June, 1880
Our long experience in teaching. aud the very
fbleral patronage have received Tor SO i.sahS
years. have both enabled and eheopraEed tis 70
make important improvements our institution
A course OF literature, comprising Engilsh,
French, German, italian and Spanish CLASSICS, tthe
four last through the medium OF tie French.l mas
been successfully tried during the last session, anu
will he continued and enlarged in the next. X
We have ENGAGED Mr.. ED G. HOWARD TO take
charge OF the En.lish part OF tins course, rs wen
as the Rhetoric, Belles-Lettres and First heahng
classes OF our Institution. Mr. II. gentleman
of the highest qualifications, and We feel confident
that his services VIII he duly appreciated. we
wenid earnestly recommend our Literature ciass
to graduating pupils. 80
The new house which we have erected viii great
~ add to the convenience well rs to the coiiIort
of the Young ladies' boarding IN our family. Two
yoins ladies' only Will occupy one room, except IN
cases when three would desire to occupy the same
niItiBER;T P. LEFEByRE, A. NJ. P7iucipal--Nat,
ural Philosophy. Literature, Moral and Mental
William G. Williams. A. g.. Vice Principal
Astronomy, Mathematics, Chemistry, History,
EDWARD C. observation-disclosures Rhetoric,
MRS. et GRACE lff Bf&SETTEnglish Branches
MISS MARY C. GORDON-Enslish Branches.
MISS ELIZA BARTLETT-En2lish Branches.
MADAME l.. V. BLANCAETT-French Govern
senior CARLOS cARDoRvEZ MERA-spanish
Madame MARIE EsTyAN-vqcal Music:
STG'RA MARIETTA ERBA-fiano.
JOHN A. CALIO-Drawing and Painting.
WILLIAM F. GRABAU-piano, Organ, Sacred
C. ". "TfHILow-Piano.
HENRICH sCHNEIDER-Harp.
o, ERICSSON-Gultar
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-07-27
Li2JCQ6. &c.

! iGER BEER, -
IL PORTER, ALE, e.. e..
taHr attention is called 10 It establishment
ara f,fjr under the S. lie of pELAbCE 4 PEYRO-
NET ca TT. between Broad and Grace streets,
where they VIII Ieap a choice lot of La GER BEER,
PORTER ALE, ye., IL Ip and bottles of all sizes,
20 10 suit families and utte.s.
Also, all kinds Of imported VIE tG; LIQUORS
&c. "a We keep a good article and sei csl~ai, We
expect share OF patronage. for which We return
our itaBks, a.sc promise to please all.
p. S.-CoodS foTwa Tdad 70 any part of the city
free OF charge. DELAnUE i PEIRONET.
my l2-3ms
CHAMPAGNE WfNES.-xye have Id store
~ the following fine Champagne Wines, VIZ:
La Pesie and RubS, superior
Ju .ss Muilul Il Co. VerZenay Cabinet
- Fieur de Sillery, Wins de Danes Very
IS - Imperial kne
90 " CABINET
Hedsick Il Co.. sii.,..Ary Mousssux; LIE Marquis de
Ali o. which we offer to the trade and the PUBLIC.
For sale by DUDLEY CO., - Main st.
CIGAR AND TOBACCO STORE.-The sub
- scriher has in store II fine supply of CIGARS,
SMOKING TOBACCO, CHEWING TOBACCO,
PIPES, PIPE STEMS. and the usual variety q
goods kept IN such establishments, which he will
sell low for cash FRANCIS STAUDE,
Importer and Manufacturer of CHARS, & c..
my 7-3mN No. It's Broad street.