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Weekly Trinity journal., 1859-03-19
WATERPROOF
War War! War II! War !!

California is now the battle ground of a GREAT
CONTEST between Ostroms Water-P Proof Com
position and India Rubber.
Although the army of the first is much the
smallest of the two, yet In every battle COMPO-
SITION has been successful, and India Rubber
will soon have to abandon the field
Maj. General, ... j. f. WARREN.
Brig. General, .....J. ?. OSTROM.
The officers of WATER PROOF COMPOST
TION warrant il to make
BOOTS, SHOES HARNESS,
and all other articles of Leather perfectly water
proof and more durable Only
One Application Required.
Every City and Country Store is becoming
recruiting Office, and a
LIBERAL COMMISSION
Is allowed to the agents. Orders by Express
filed promptly. WARREN & OSTROM,
Sole Manufacturers
9Th Street, between and X, Sacramento.
Feb. Is, 1859. Std.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1859-03-19

FELLOW in Minnesota was caught stealing
beef, was hung by the mob, and was left hanging
all night
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-04-21
Iowa Rivers Navigable.

re- Since the experiment of naviga-
ting the Cedar, with steamboats,, as far as
Waterloo, has proven successful, efforts
have been made in other directions, to the
same end. The TT. Dodge people have
recently been thrown into violent spasm
Of joyous excitement by the appearance,
at that place, of a light-d raught steam
er, named the Charles Rogers, formerly
plying between Des Moines and ST. Louis.
One of the bridges at the city of Des
Moines, which had heretofore precluded
all attempts to navigate the upper part of
the river, having been carried away, the
captain of the Charles Rogers deter
mined to try to reach TT. Dodge with his
boat, which he did without difficulty.
The pilot states that an expenditure of
one hundred dollars would make the riy-
er easier Of navigation above than below
Des Moines. The Sentinel of the 9th
inst. is very jubilant over the matter, and
justly augurs much benefit both to Fort
Dodge and the whole northwestern por-
ton of the State, from this river commu-
nication with St. Louis We hope to see
the Sentinels expectations realized.
The Maluoketa people, failing in get
ting railroad, have also begun to ex-
anime into the practicability of naviga-
ting their river to that point. The Er-
celsior says there can be no doubt that
Gght-draught boats can come up to Ma
quoketa city, and that it will require not
a greater outlay than $500 to pat the
river in good nayigable condition. A
company has been organized for the pur-
pose of purchasing boat, and prepara
tons for clearing the river of snags and
other distractions are also being made
Success to all such enterprises, is our
hearty wish.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-04-21
Terrible Massacre.
New YORK. An,

New YORK, April H.
The Courier DIES Etats Unis gives a
long statement of the loss of the ST. Paul,
and massacre of $50 persons, both sail
ors and passengers.
The ST. Paul belonged to Havre and at
the time of her loss was making voy
age from China to Australia, with load
of Chinese emigrants. 1t was one of the
numerous islands of the Louisiade Arch
ipelago that the vessel was lost upon -
The wreck took place on the 1Ith Of
September, but the passengers escaped
from this peril, and an English vessel was
hailed. 1t was too small to carry away
all the unfortunates, and 33l were left
till word was taken to Sidney. Another
vessel was sent to their relief. This re-
lief expedition arrived in December or
January and found that of the 33l indi-
viduals but single Chinaman had been
saved, all the others having been massa-
cred by the savages amidst the most
frightful tortures.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-04-21
A Party of Principles.

Re- The Madison PiuiRdealer,
staunch Democratic paper, has a long
article under the head of the inquiry
Shall we have Platform % an inqui-
ry which the Dubuque Express & Her
aid re- iterates, and like the Plaindealer,
answers in the affirmative. The fact that
these journals find it necessary to discuss
such question, is sufficient to show
that others in the same camp are averse
to any authoritative declaration of prn-
ciple and policy at their next convention
indeed the negative has been openly
maintained by some journals in the State.
This is the great boasting party of prin-
ciples, who are constantly throwing into
the teeth of the Republicans their lack
of that necessary article These are the
men who talk of the ephemeral character
of the Republican party-of its being a
party solely of policy, and not of princi-
pie How indignant these bogus dem
ocrats become when YOU point them to
their Reputation of time-honored doc
trines, and how fast they will talk of the
unchang cable nature of their principles.
Yet we have their acknowledgment that
here in Iowa there is so much conflict
in the party as to principles, that they
ask the question whether it is not best 10
remain mute in reference thereto. And
Strange % say, this difficulty is in reference
to what they term, with many grandilo-
quent sentences and lofty periods, the
great vital principle and fundamental
doctrine of their glorious national party
the doctrine Of Popular Sovereignty
So diverse is the Interpretation of this
great underlying principle of their or
ganization, even in this State, that they
deem it inexpedient to give an authorize
tive exposition of it, and therefore they
discuss the question whether or not they
shall erect a platform at the coming con
vention. Some would rather that they
should say nothing of this "great funda-
mental doctrine" but allow each mem
Der of the party to put what construction
upon it he pleases-to interpret it as is
most eXpedient-contending that any
other course will but increase the dis
traction and diversion from which the
party now suffers. We are inclined to
believe that this course will be adopted.
That they will endeavor to ignore entire
ly this troublesome I" fundamental prin-
ciple, and will endeavor to fight the bat
tie upon some such trumped-up issues
as that of Republican extravaganza, over
which they howled so bitterly in the last
canvass. Well, let them try it, They
are welcome to all they can make from
such capital
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-04-21
Seed Time and Harvest.

/" In consequence of the recent deal
ing of Divine Providence" Bishop Lee
of this State, recommends the following
prayer in the Episcopal Church on oe-
casions of public worship, and parlcu
larly during the remaining portion o
the season of Lent:
A PRAYER FOR A FAVORABLE SEED.
TINE AND HARvEsT.-O God, heavenly
Father, who hast promised in thy holy
Word that seed time and harvest shall
not cease ; we beseech thee to have mer-
cy upon thy people, and to behold with
pity all their affections. Restrain, we
pray thee, all immoderate rain and wat
ers, and send us such seasonable wealth
Ell chat the year may be crowned by thy
goodness, in the increase of the ground,
and the gathering in of the fruits thereof.
to our comfort, and to the glory of thy
great name. And give US grace. that
we may learn, by the dispensation of thy
righteous Providence. to put our trust
in thee alone, to amend our lives, to fear
thy judgments. and for thy clemency
to give thee thanks and praise through
Jesus Christ our Lord. amen.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-04-21

re-" 1t will be remembered that the
Post Office Appropriation Bill was de-
feated in the last Congress because the
Democratic Senate insisted upon annex
ing thereto a provision raising the rate
of postage to five cents. The argument
in favor of that measure was that the
present system was running the depart
ment wofully into debt. The New York
Eoening Post publishes table of the re-
ceipts and expenditures Of the depart
ment for six years under the FIVE and
three cent systems, showing that the
trouble arises, not from loss of receipts,
but in a great increase of expenditures.
Sinecures, without number, have been
created for needy politicians, and par
ticularly under the present administra-
ton, and one good effect of the failure OF
the Appropriation Bill will be to bring
back the department to an economical
administration. Already hundreds OF
special agents have been discharged, at
a saving of many thousands of dollars.
1t is here. doubtless, where the difficulty
lies, and it is here where reform should
commence Instead of an increase of
postage, we want fewer parasites cling
ing to the department-instead of addi-
tional taxes upon the people, we want
less outlays upon overland mail routes,
and fewer bonuses given to favorite
steamship companies. Such reforms, as
the table shows, would make the depart
ment self sustaining, as it should be-
the table is as follows:
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-04-21
Foreign News.

Re- The steamship City of Baltimore,
from Liverpool, March 3oth, arrived at
New York on the 18th inst.
Reports from the continent continue
war-like. There was less confidence at
Paris, Vienna, and Turin, where war;
like preparations continue undated. A
Congress of the powers. for the settle
ment of all difficulties, will be held on
the lst of May, probably at Baden. It
will be attended by five cabinet minis
ters. namely: MALMsBURY, for England,
WALEwsKI, for France, GoRsrcHAKoFF for
Russia, BUoL, for Austria, and scHIELANp
for Prussia. The Italian States will also
be indirectly represented. The Vienna
correspondent of the London Times says
that although Austria consents to attend
the Congress, she has no belief that
peace will be maintained, and thefore
continues her ornaments. Paris letters
also state that armaments were going on
in France without relaxation. The
French government had decided to add
fourth battalion to each of the 100
regiments of the line.
Count Cavour writes to the Sandman
Ambassador in London in reply to a
question propounded by the British
Government. that it will be impossible for
Sardinia to remain defenseless IN the
face ofthe provoking and armed attitude
of Austria.
1t is computed that by the close OF
March, Austria would have in Lombardy
70 batlalions Of infantry, which, added
to artillery, cayalry. engineers, de-,
would make har army in Italy number
about 22o, ooo strong.
England is about negotiating q new
loan Of 1900, 900 pounds.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-04-21
UNDER THE FIVE CENT SYSTEM
UNDIR THE THREE CENT SYSTEM.
Registry Law.

Gg- A Registry bill has passed the
Senate of New York by vote of 10 to
l3. 1t had previously passed the AS
sembly, but being amended by the Sen
ate, goes back again to the lower house,
but will doubtless become law. The
representatives of sham democracy, OF
course. opposed it, as they oppose such
propositions in every State. And why
Certainly. not because such laws deprive
any legal voter Of his rights-not because
they tend to interfere with any particu-
lar class of voters-not because they
discriminate against the just rights OF
one party more than another. Why then ?
The reason is not obvious, unless it be
because such laws are an effectual bar to
ali such proceedings as enabled the De-
mocracy to carry FLoRENcE's district in
Philadelphia, SIcKLEs's in New York,
BARREr's in St. Louis. and the " breecl
clout' districts of Minnesota. In such a
connection, Registry Laws may prove
inconvenient, but in no sense can they
do so where an honest canvass is desired.
Every man who wishes to vote, and has a
right to vote, can do so as we'll under
the operations of a registry act, as under
any other system. And consequently
there can be no good reason against their
enactment, while the undeniably fact
that elections have been carried by lille
gal voting in different parts of the
country, is sufli cient reason why such
measures Of prevention should be taken
We hope Iowa will follow the example
of New York and other States, and that
the Legislature next winter will give US,
too, a well-digested, effective Registry
Act.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-04-21
LEAvENWoRTH, April l8.

The first overland express, consisting Of
two coaches, left this morning for Den
yer City. The time through will occupy
IL days, until the line is in thorough
working order, when il will be reduced 10
8. The company carries the mail by the
authority Of the Post Office Dept. The
departure was witnessed by a large con-
course Of people. The enterprise is con-
sidered the greatest of the day, and will
place us in direct and regular connection
with the mineral neighbors. Two coach
es depart daily hereafter. There was
some small receipts of dust here yester-
day. Gov. Medary leaves to day for
Ohio.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-04-21

Eg- When the telegraph first reported
the vote at the late election in Wisconsin,
and placed the result as doubtful, il
missed the correct figure very consider
ably. as is every day more apparent
After few days BYRON PAYNE, the Re-
publican candidate for Judge, was admit
ted to have 5000 majority. Then it was
reported as 5000 Now it is stated al
7,1I8, and several counties yet 10 hear
from, which will probably give him be-
tween 5000 and 1900 over his compel
itor.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-04-21
IEAyENwoRTH. An,il II.

Late private advices afford ample evi
dence of the discovery of rich placers in
the mountains. Several statements from
different sources, nearly identical. corrob-
crate finding of paying deposits of shot
gold, near Boulder City, through Sec
ton 80 miles in extent. There was much
excitement at Denver City and along
Cherry Creek The reports are more
sanguine than ever, and entirely consist
ent Several letters from parties who
went from here have been received, and
perfect reliance can be placed on their
statements.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-04-21

A case of much Importance to farmers,
says the Davenport Meas of the 10th
has been decided by the Supreme Court
The points of the decision are that those
who wish to use their lands are bound 10
fence against cattle, and that in all suits
for the treaspass of cattle or stock, the
plaintiff. in order TO recover damages,
mast shov Mat his fence acas sufficient TO
turn ordinary stock This ruling chang
es the burden of proof, and compels the
plaintiff not only to prove damages, but
also to prove that his fence was sufficient,
instead of compelling the defendant to
show insutliciency of fences to avoid
damages.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-04-21

A fond wife holding up an infant as
large as coffee pot, to her husband S
gaze, said: /" here, my dear. is the little
pledge that was born soon after you went
TO California p
/" Hem That was four years ago; it
seems 10 me that the pledge is rather
small of its age"
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-04-21
Republican Convention.

RE- We publish to-day the call of the
State Central Committee for Republi-
can convention, to be held at the capital
on the 22d of June. By the apportion-
ment of representation, as given therein,
Buchanan County is entitled to seven
delegates. a
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-04-21
z ie0

At Buffalo Grove, on the 9Th inst, of Con.
sumption, in the 3lst year of her age, ELIZA
HAY, daughter.of the Rev. William Scott HAY
of Bankhead, Aberdeenshire Scotland, and
wife of the Rev. DIR. RUSSELL, of Buffalo
Grove
Precious in the sight of the Lord is the
death of his saints"
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-04-21
Great Billiard Match.---Game Won by
Pheian.


Fhelan.
DETROIT, April l3.
The Firemen's Hall was occupied last
night by about 400 people, to witness
the great billiard match between Phelan
and Seereiter. The choice of balls was
won by the latter.
The playing commenced at 7Io'clock.
No remarkable playing was made on eth
er side until the 65th run, when Phelan
made lOl points. Seerei,er on the 89th
run made Isl points, tie largest run
made in the game. On the 12Oth run
Seereiter made $50 points. which was i'm
mediately followed by Phelan making
1913, being his largest run. The game
concluded at sos A. NJ. amid intense
excitement, with the !64th run, Phelar
beating by SO points.
Everything passed off quietly good
feeling prevailed throughout.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-04-21
CLEVELAND. Anril /.

Bushnell has been found guilty in the
U. S. District Court Of rescuing the me-
gro John at Oberlin. Sentence not pro-
nounced. This is the first of the Oberlin
rescue indictments tried
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-04-21

A deputation bad waited on Sir John
Packington on the subject of the Hondu-
ras interoceanic railway. 1t was stated
that a substantial contractor had offered
to construct the railroad for E2,5oo,-
600
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-04-21
SAVANNAH, April IS.

The Federal Court has found true bills
against James Lamar, r. f. Akin, John
Tucker and others, for holding the Afri-
cans by the yacht Wanderer.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-04-21

Es- The Burlington State Guzette, the
ablest Democratic paper in the southern
portion Of the State, has been compelled
to suspend, and without the promise of
an early resumption.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-04-21

Ey- The Executive Committee of the
Illinois Central Railroad, at meeting
held on the 30th of March, resolved to
offer premiums Of 81 500 Cor the best
steam engine adapted for plowing aed
farm work.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-04-21
PROVIDENCE. r. l.. April Is.

The second trial in this city to elect
members of the General Assembly, re-
suited in the choice of the entire Ameri-
can Republicans.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-04-21
REPUBLICAN STATE CONVENTION

A STATE CONVENTION OF THE RE-
N PUBLTCANS of Iowa is called TO assem-
ole hv their delegates, at the city of DES
MONIES, at ii o'clock A. III. on Wednesday
the sd day of june 1859 for the nomination of
officers to be elected at the general election in
October of this year. Candidates are to be Sc
lected for the offices Of Governor, Lieutenant
Governor and three Judges of the Supreme
Court The Convention will take such other
action as may, in its opinion contribute to the
success Of the principles and organization of the
Republican Party of this State, and ofthe I'm
ion.
Every organized county viii be entitled 10 one
Delegate in the Convention ); and to one addi-
tional Delegate for each 100 votes CATER the first
100, and for any additional fraction of so or
more votes, cast at the last General Election for
Hon. ELIJAH SELLS, Sec. etary of State.
The attention of the Republican Central
Committees oftheir respective counties is direct
ed to the calling, of the county conventions for
the appointment of delegates in the ratio above
stated, and for efficient organization preparato-
nv TO the canvass.
JOHN A. KASSON.
II. M. HOMIE,
Nj. RUSCH,
On. COOLEY, Rep. State Cen Com
q. II. JEROME,
r. L. B. CLARKE,
THOMAS SEELY,
Des Moines, March 9th, 1859,
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-04-21

Mcssrs. RouSps & LANGDoN, No. 155 Ran
dolph street, Chicago, H., are our only agents
for that city.
W. J. GILBERT, is our agent for Dubuque
He is authorized to receive advertisements and
subscriptions and receipt for the same.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-04-21

nFFERS his Professional Services to the
~ citizens of Independence and surround
ing country. Office ON Main Street, in Union
Block, with w, G. Morris, where-or at his
Residence, on Court Street, opposite G. f. Leav-
itt's--he will answer calls at all hours of the
day or night lapl459-ly
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-04-21
Notice

Is HEREBY GIVEN that l shall contest
i two promissory Notes given by me to JONI
HATHoN, for Patent Right, dated August Cd,
1858. The first of said Notes falling due one
year from date, of the amount of $780, 90, with
ten per cent interest /; the other, for S25O, 90,
payable two years from date, with 10 per cent
interest. All persons are cautioned against
purchasing said notes as they We're obtained
by fraud. SAMUEL SMITH.
April 18th, 1859. at
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-04-21

Snow fell TO the depth of IL inches in
cerro Gordo county, on the 18th inst.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-04-21
MORGAN STALLION.
S VERMONT TIGER.n

MILL MAKE THE SEASON AS FOL
w LOWS:
Commencing on April GOTH 4e@
9 Will be at Quasqueton, on WEDNESDAY
and THU RSDAY Of each week
AT Independence, on FRIDAY and SATUR-
DAY. 1T
AT Lttleton on MONDAY
At Woodstock Grove on TUESDAY.
f III. S. CHASE.
For further particulars, see Advertising bills.
March "a, 1859. - (3-l-tf
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-04-21

The Guardian is the official Paper
of Buchanan County, and having
n much Larger Circulation than any
other Paper published therein. is
the M ost Valusi bic TO resident or nom
resident property holders, and is also
the best m ed ium for Advertisers.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-04-21
Signed, THERESA BAGNIOLI.

This Is q true statement, written by
myself, without any inducement held out
by MIR. Sickles of any forgiveness or re-
ward, and without any menace from him.
This have written with my bedroom
door open and my maid and child in the
adjoining room, at 81 O'clock in the eve
ming. Miss Ridgley is in the house
within On #e4
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-04-21
THERESA BAGNIOLI.
LAFAYETTE SQUARE, WASHINGTON

ID. G. February 26, 1859.
Mr. and Mrs. Pendle!on dined here
two weeks ago last Thursday with large
party. Mr.. Key. her brother, was also
here and at my suggestion. He was in
vited because he had invited Mr.. S. to
dine with him, and Mr. S. wished to in
vite all of those from whom he had re-
ceived invitations. Mr.. S. said " Do as
you choose. ="
Signed, THERESA DAGNIOLI.
Witnessed and signed in the presence
Of &. M. Ridgley and Bridget Duffy
February Goth, 1859.