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The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-07-28

The Washington States. the Douglas
organ, is advocating the policy of hav-
ing no Democratic platform for the next
Presidential campaign. The States says.
very truly. that the Northern and South
ern divisions of the party are wide apart
on the slavery question. and that the at
tempt to adopt platform will sundsr
the party in twain.
The party has not played its last card
yet. it seems. For a long time the lead
ers in convention swindled the people
with their national platforms, and at Gin
cinnati they swindled each other. The
platform game will not win any longer.
The leaders cannot agree upon Demo
cratic principles and policy. and there
fore they now desire to 60 to the country
upon the empty name of Democracy. and
leave the Supreme Court of the United
States to define the term as the exigen-
cies Of the shareholders may require.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-07-28
The Oberlin Rescuers.

A compromise was agreed to in the
counter prosecutions growing out of the
Oberlin rescue case, the government Of
fering to release the rescuers if the peo-
pie of Lorain county would refrain from
prosecuting the Kentuckians for kidnap-
ping. which they agreed to do, and nolle
prosequies were accordingly entered. and
both parties released. Bushnell and
Langston have both served out their SEN
tences, and all of the rescuers are now at
home again. On their return to Oberlin
they had grand and enthusiastic recep-
ton, thousands turning out to welcome
them. They are noble men. and proved
their willingness TO suffer for the sake Of
their principles. They have demonstra-
ted to the government that the Fugitive
Slave Law cannot be enforced on the Re
serve, nor anywhere else where the peo'
pie repudiate its infamous requirements
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-07-28
A Majority for the Devil.

The Westport Border Star tells the
following anecdote in reference to the
Rev. Mr.. r. A. y, of Lexing-
ton, who, as that paper remarks, is known
as talented preacher and most elo-
quent and Jealous revivalist.
AS the story goes, says the Star, broth
er y was preaching in Kansas
Territory; the feeling had gotten pretty
we'll up and one night after very "pow-
erful' sermon, he came down from the
pulpit for the purpose of receiving the
mourners, while the good old hymn
of
"Canaan, oh Canaan, I'm bound for the land
of Canaan
was struck and chimed in by scores OF
voices. The hymn was concluded, but
but there were no penitents at the altar.
In vain he exhorted--his words and ap-
peals fell upon the ears Of his congrega-
ton without exciting an emotion. AT
length he concluded to make a bold
strike and follow it up with test, and
resuming the pulpit. after few words OF
exhortation. he solemnly announced that
ne woulu put queStioh' upon which ne
expected all would vote in view of the
estimation they placed upon their souls.
With finger raised Significantly and in a
most solemn manner he announced-all
those in favor of Christ will please rise to
their feet.
Only some eight or ten responded to
the announcement aud while the minis
ter was watching intensely for others to
signify their position by" rising" wor-
thy member, who was on his feet, inter-
fered and suggested that the reason
might be that the true disciples were all
too modest to VOTE"
AT this juncture loud voice was heard
in the gallery Il say. Brother p
-, it's no use a talking or trying to
force the vote-this congregation is for
the deva By at least one hundred majority -
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-07-28
STARTLING INCIDENT.
A NAN LIVING FOUR MONTHS IN THE
SEWERS OF NEW YORK.

1t will be recollected that during the
early part Of last winter, the tides at our
wharyes were extremely heavy; at one
time all along the East River side, for
the space of a mile or more, the rats were
compelled to leave the piers in shoals of
thousands, making for the time rare ac-
tivity among the rat terriers and wharf
loafers in their destruction. A commu-
nication. just received from a Western
source the Postmaster at Chicago), en-
closing letter from German now in
that city, writing homeward, seems to
make it authentic that one OF the queer
est incidents of New York life which has
ever been recorded, at about that time
took place in this city.
Leopold Meyer. German citizen, then
residing at III Avenue A., had come to
this city to seek his fortune among his
countrymen. He was king Chiffon
lei" or rag pic Kerr" from Paris. where
be had acquired small competency in
that line, which, however, had been dis
sipated by the speculations which the
lower class Of the French have lately re-
sorted to--yiz: the Bourse. The trans
actions Of that enormous machine had
literally wiped out our Leopold, and be
had reluctantly Quilted the French capi-
tai to try his luck in :" our land of ze
gold" as he termed it in his Franco Ger
man patois.
Among all his experience. Leopold
had, at one time, been workman in the
sewers of Paris-that underground
world of Paris rag pickers-and became
familiar with its life and scenes. He
knows its perquisites and somewhat OF
its risks. Arrived in this great city no.
thing doubling Of It's equally extensive
subterranean avenues with those of Par.
is. he became extremely anxious to get
into aud about the sewers Of New York
He desired to keep his adventure secret,
also, in order to have the profits of the
undertaking to himself alone. The diff
fculty of his enterprise may be some
what considered when we reflect that the
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-07-28
A Slow Steamboat.

According to the Cincinnati CONNER
cial, there was once steamboat coming
up the Mississippi on dark night. and
the captain, according to the time-hon
ored usage" was playing cards in the
social hall. The mate stepped in yaa
Captain, out of wood not enough
left to make the water hot enough tc
shave WITH a ie
Ring the bell,' replied the captain
show light and scare some up along
the shore f8.
The mate went out and the captain
went on with the game. In a few min
utes the mate returned.
Found yard. SIR
The captain left the table and went
out.
How do you sell your wood 2 shout
ed the captain to the people at the yard.
Two and half
Too much, said the captain. How
ever, take cord or two and look further.
A couple of cords were taken in, the
game was resumed in the social hall,
and the boat went on.
An hour elapsed, and the mate again
appeared.
Out of wood. SIR
Bell and light-my DEAL
The orders were obeyed. and the mate
again announced woodward. The cap
tain went out
What's the price Of wood p
Two and half
Too high, but will take a couple oil
cords till we can do better.
As before couple of cords were tax
en- in, but not twenty minutes elapsed
before the mate again appeared.
Out Of wood, SIR
Ring the BELL
Better take more this time
Show light
Its done, sir
In few minutes wood yard was run
up, and the steamer B went in.
How do you sell your wood p
Two and a half
1.-Two and a half be d-d r cried
the captain.
Well, captain answered the wood
man, we will put it to you this time at
two and quarter, as this makes the
THIRD time you have wooded with us
tonight y
The captain had nothing to say. but
took the wood and got quickly out of
that stiff current which the boat was un-
able to stem.
The P was so solemnly slow"
that the captain himself used to say that
she must have been intended for hearse
She is the steamboat which the papers
once said made trip from New Orleans
to Louisville in six days and-four weeks.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-07-28

A correspondent of the St. Joseph
Free Democrat gives the following:


Free Democrat gives the following:
"Oh, by the way, 1 must tell you =
little incident that happened in school
house situated about on the line between
Nodaway and Holt counties, week or
two ago, which thought al the time ex-
tremely laughable. 50
"Be it known, then, that the rage for
hoops is not confined to the city. Oh.
no femininity in the cup country"
have as much desire to spread them
selves" as the fair city daughters of Eve.
and they, too, have contracted the habit
(but not the skirts. of wearing the
light, airy hoop" and from them the
school girls have caught the mania.
The schoolhouse that speak of is
very small, about sixteen feet square,
and has very few seats in it. One day
the school was pretty full, about as many
being in attendance as could comfortably
be seated. and nearly all the scholars be-
ing girls, ranging from fourteen years to
three and four. During the recess at
noon, the girls were off in the woods. and
the astonishment Of the teacher can only
be imagined when on ringing the school
bell, they all crowded through the mar
row door with difficulty, and proceeded
to take their seats, spread to an enor-
nous size with grape zine hoops. arrang-
ed around their forms while taking their
customary nooning." Twas a sight!
But when they came to take their seats,
they couldn't find room Didn't they
look puzzled then Alas the young
devotees of fashion had not counted on
this, and they soere puzzled |! The teach
er, however. came to their relief, and
told them to march out and take their
hoops off until after an enlargement of
the schoolhouse had taken place. When
they presently returned with crest-fallen
looks and trailing plumes. and the am
plitude of their skirts considerably di
minished, then was the time, if ever,
that "pride had fall'
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-07-28
Slavery in the District of Columbia.


Emanuel Mason, a free colored man,
has been convicted of barboring his son
Ben, boy ten years old, for one hun
dred hours. and sentenced to pay Sic
per hour, or Sl66 and costs of suit, and
is now confined in Jail in the Federal cap
ital until he pays such penalty.
This father bought himself some years
since, from Miss Sallie Forest, of Mary
land. and his wife is still held by Miss
Sallie as her slave. The husband has
been allowed to keep his children until
old enough to work, when Miss Salie has
taken them as her slaves, until he had
only little Ben left-like Jacob Of old,
the son of his old age
An officer was sent to take little Ben
to Miss Sallie to become her chattel, but
the bird had flown. There was no proof
that old Emanuel had sent him away, but
ne had for ten years kept and nourished
him at his own expense, and with Miss
Sallie's consent, too. And now, under
an old law, passed one hundred and fifty
two years ago, the father is convicted for
harboring his own child, of ten years.
for hundred hours.
The actual offence is, that he did not
keep him up to the moment that Miss
Sallie's agent could get him and take
him to Maryland. Now, if Emanuel had
any rights, he might bring suit against
Miss Sallie and recover the cost of feed
ing. clothing. and taking care OF her
property for many years. But instead of
that. he lies in jail until this fine. one half
for the benefit Of Miss Sallie, is paid.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-07-28
Preserving Potatoes and other Fruits
...Experience by aSwiss Farmer.

! Preserving Potatoes and other Fruit
...Experience by aSwiss Farmer.
Eds. Prairie Farmer Time is swift
ly fleeing on soon will our farmers asl
themselves where to store their abundan
crops perhaps few may already thinl
of arrangement for this purpose. II
those. wish to say through your pape1
few words on the subject of keeping
roots, as it is done in my old native
country.
In regard to the harvesting Of potatoes
l must say in the first place. that they
are kind of night shade crop as we call
it, and that therefore they grow most when
the nights become longer. On this ac-
count, it is preferable to harvest them as
late as possible. At all events. we care
fully keep them from air and light. Our
farmers who have cellars, put their po-
tatoes in these until they are full, and
then put the rest in pits. Experiments
have shown a very great difference. how
ever in the method Of pitting them
The following plan we have found the
best:
We dig a pit one foot deep. six feet
wide and as long as may be needed. II
deeper than one foot, the potatoes are
more liable to heat. The potatoes or 9TH
er roots are then put in and heaped up
as high as they will lie, in the form of a
large ridge. We then cover them with
the soil removed from the pit. We use
no straw at all, because it adds to the
warmth and makes them sooner germin-
ate and decay. Let any one try 2 heaps
side by side, the one with straw under
the earth and the other without, and he
will find marked difference in favor Of
not using any straw. We do not leave
any air holes, finding that they injure the
potatoes. In winter, on some days Of
extraordinary cold, we cover the pits
with coating of straw. At first only
two or three inches of soil are put on
as it grows colder more soil is added
This is taken up from the sides of the pit
In such way as to form drains J to
feet deep. This drain is very important
to keep the potatoes and the ground un-
der them dry. When several long pits
are arranged side by side, they are put
from four to FIVE feet apart, and a good
drain is made between every two. A few
pits thus arranged together resemble a
fort, and present fiue sight; and in the
spring you may expect to dig out excel
lent potatoes.
In the same manner as described for
potatoes, We preserve all kinds of roots.
l know some of our sugar manufacturers
who cover from thirty to forty acres with
such pits. holding all their store OF
beets. In summer this ground is used
for garden crops, raising different kinds
Of seeds.
Respectfully, HENRY ESDERIs.
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Mrs Edward Everatt whose daath IVA

Mrs. Edward Everett, whose death was
announced few days since by telegraph.
was the daughter OF Peter G. Brooks, of
Boston. the richest man in New Eng
land Two sisters survive her-the wife
of Rev. DR.. For,hingham. of Boston, now
in Europe, the other is the wife of Chas.
Francis Adams. the son of John Quincy
Adams, and representative to Congress
from Massachusetts,.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-07-28
WOODWARD & MARSHALL,

\ TTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT
"A 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-l0
J. g. WOODWARD. w. g. MARSHALL
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-07-28

A schoolmaster. as a punishment to
one Of his scholars for using profane Ian
guage, ordered him to take pair Of tongs
aud watch hole in the hearth until he
had caught mouse. The boy took the
tongs AMI demurely waited for the visitor.
Directly he saw . mouse peeping out OF
the hole. Cautiously placing leg 0: the
tongs on either side OF the hole. he grasp
ed the mouse. and trismphantly swing
ing it aloft. exclaimed -"By Cd,
I've got him"
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-07-28

A GRANDMOTHER AT 26 YEARs.-We
have just been informed of remar kable
instance of early development in Frank
lin county. 1t is that of a negro woman
belonging to gentleman in that county,
who gave birth to female child at Ia
years Of age. The daughter improved
upon the example of the mother, and
gave birth to child at IL years Of age
So that there is only difference of 26
years between the ages of grand mother
and grand daughter Richmond { Val
Daspakch.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-07-28
The following item is from the Snrinr.

The following item is from the SPRING
field Journal. Those who wish early
corn will do well to try il:
" Mr.. Goodman, of this county, has
corn planted only six weeks since. which
is now in tassel. 1t was Of the common
variety, soaked in chloride Of lime eight
hours. The corn planted at the same
time. not subjected to this process. is
hardly foot high. A pound of chlor-
ide of lime is sufficient for forty acres Of
corn.
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w. q. DoNNAN.

4 TTORNEY 4 COUNSELOR AT LAW,
"A Land and General Agent and Notary
Public, Treasurer & Recorders Office, Indepep-
dence, Iowa. .a
Is prepared to attend with promptness to oil
business pertaining to his Profession. Especial
attention given to Collecting, Conveyancing,
Paying taxes, Examining titles, DC. je6-'57
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DRESS MAKING.

MRS. F. A. QUINN WOULD RESPECT.
N1 fully inform the ladies of Independence
that she has taken poons on the west side of the
river. in the frame building opposite T. b.
Bullens Store, and is now prepared to do all
kinds Of Dress Making in the very best style.
feet satisfaction.
Independence, Nov. -, 1858. e (tf
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c e. LATHRoP,

A TTORNEY AT LAW INSURANCE
IA 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. fIs es,T3 t8TfE
Feb. II, 1859. (2-49
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DIR. II. II. HUNT,

nFFERS HIS PROFESSIONAL SERv-
~ 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
G. +. Leavitts-he will answer calls at all
hours Of the day or night. (apl459-ly
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-07-28
REVERE HOUSE.

SHHE SUBSCRIBERS, HAVING LEASED
l. the Aboye establishment, are now prepared
to accommodate the Travelling Public on Favora-
hls Terms. Their Table will always be supplied
with the best the market affords. Their guests
will be served by careful and attentive Walters,
and no pains will be spared to make the " Re-
we're" what it should be, " First Class Ho-
tel" Boarders accommodated by the Week,
Month, or Year. Tk
-- CHANDLER d ADAMS,
Independence, April p, 1859. Prop.rs.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-07-28
JED LAKE.

A TTORNEY 4 COUNSELOR AT LAW,
IA Land and General Agent, Independence
Iowa. Will give prompt attention to all pro.
fcssional business entrusted to his care. Money
loaned and investments made on reasonable
terms. Office over VIM. G.. Morris's Jewelry
Store, Main street. 243-ly
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-07-28
Pray. mother. pray /!

Tray, mother, pray
Feet like these may lose their way,
Wandering blindly from the right.
Pray, and sometimes will your prayers
Be to him like golden stairs
Built through darkness into light.
Oh the dimpled feet of Bum,
In their silken stockings dressed!
Oh J the dainty hands of Bum!
Hid like rose-leaves in your breast
These will grasp at jewels rare,
But to find them empty air;
Those shall falter many day,
Bruised and bleeding by the way,
Ere they reach the land of rest
Pray, mother, pray!
josie H
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NJ. BnRsnRIcH,

MERCHANT TAILOR. MAIN STREET,
A One door West of SCOTS Harness Shop,
Independence, Iowa. ks,-I 70 1lT =
GARMENTS made iu the latest STYLES, on
the shortcst notice. and at the most reasonable
prices. Cutting done, aud fits warranted ; also.
good assortment of CLOTHING always on
hand, and fne selection Of Cloths. rsE -
" The Spring and Summsr Fashion reports
Nst received. ssvf#saH9y g3gAIA q .36- -9m
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c. F. HERRIcK

nEALER IN WATCHES, CLOCKS AND
IL Jewelry, Main street, two doors West of
the Montour House, Independence, Iowa.
U Watches, Clocks, Jewelry and Musical
Instruments Repaired and Warranted. [n'r5'57
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NOTHING LIKE GOOD TIrLE.-Some
very pious young women have establish
ed an association which they style 1.-THE
Young Woman's Anti-Young-Man-
Waiting at-the Church Doors with Ute
rior- Objects Society,"
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THOMAS, TAYLOR & CO..

FORWARDING l. COMMISSION MER-
IL chants, No. 3 Commercial Street 4 North
Levee, St. Louis, Mo. jan2O-59
d. II. THOMAS, Late Thomas 4 Gallaher.
5. c. TAYLOR. Late with Bryan 4 Mltcnberger.
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A. n. OLDER,

A TrORNEY 4 COUNSELOR AT LAW,
"a Quasqueton, Iowa. Will attend to the
Collection Of Debts, Payment of Taxes, and
all business pertaining to his profession.
September 30, 1855. 81 ~ (2-30-ly
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BABY BUNN.

NC NCESec run tHuS
leY BABY BUNN. s4a t.r...
g r1 Winsome baby Bunnl
Brighter than the stars that rise
In the dusky evening skies,
Browner than the robins wing,
Clearer than a woodlands spring,
Are the eyes Of baby Bum
Winsome baby Bunnl
Smile, mother, smile
Thinking softly all the while .e7h
OF tender, blissful day,
When the dark eyes, SO like these
Of the cherub on your knees,
Stole your girlish heart away.
Oh the eyes of baby Bunnl
Rarest mischief they will do,
When once old enough to steal
What their father stole from YOU
Smile, mother, smile
Winsome baby Bum!
Milkwhite lillies half unrolled,
Set in calyces Of gold,
Cannot match his forehead fair,
With its rings of yellow hair!
Scarlet berry cleft in twain
BY wedge of pearly grain,
Is the mouth of baby Bum!
Winsome baby Bum!
Weep, mother, weep!
For the little one asleep
With his head against your breast
Never in the coming years,
Though he seek for it with tears,
Will he find so sweet rest.
Oh, the brow of baby Bum!
Oh, the scarlet mouth Of Bum!
One must wear its crown of thorns,
Drink its cup of gall must one
Though the trembling lips shall shrink
White with anguish as they drink,
And the temple sweat with pain
Drops of blood like purple rain;
Weep, mother, weep!
Winsome little baby Bum!
Not the sea-shell's palest tinge,
Not the daisy's rose white fringe,
Not the softest, faintest glow
Of the sunset on the snow,
Is more beautiful and sweet
Than the wee pink hands and feet
Of the little baby Bum
Winsome baby Bum
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D. ALLEN.

A TTORNEY AT LAW,
IA 9i CEDAR FALLS,
Blackhawk County, Iowa.
U PRoMPr ATTENTION PAID TO COLLECTIONS
lmy26-59-lyl
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A Beautiful Poem.

N. P. Willis says of the poem annexed:
1t is addressed to ON idolized child, by its
pet name, and, though beautiful throughout, it
has some two or three passages of very rare
originality. The writer of it, Gas learn from
a letter of q lady who encloses it to me,) was
factory girl, who, by the labor of her own hands,
secured the money for her education, and she is
now twenty-four years of age, and supporting
herself by various uses of her pen. She (Josie
III is yet to be famous, am very sure
The verses run thus: