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The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-09-01
State Indebtedness.

EE We gave, last week, some figures
relative to State Indebtedness, as they
appear in the Auditors Report made TO
the last legislature, and in the Session
Laws of that body. We showed by
these that the Democratic cry that our
State Debt was from FIVE to ten hun-
dred thousand dollars, was a mere bug
bear, got up by Democratic journalists,
and reiterated by Democratic orators,
for the purpose of drawing off the minds
of the people from the consideration of
national matters-from view of the
abuses perpetrated by Democratic Ma
tional Administration-in order that un-
der the plea of caring for the interests of
the people of the State, they may be en-
abled to elect United States Senator, to
help perpetuate the rule of the pro-slav-
cry oligarchy. This is the secret Of all
these attempts to keep national matters
in the background, and to throw upon
Republicans the task ofanswering ground
less charges of peculation, fraud. and
boundless extravaganza in the conduct Of
State affairs. The Iowa Democracy want
an agent at Washington to care for their
interests in the division of the national
spoils, and that agent would be the more
effective could he occupy seat in the
upper House of Congress. They are
therefore determined to use every posi-
BILE method to advance their triumph in
the legislative districts. and this cry Of
State Indebtedness, Republican extrava-
gance and dishonesty, DC, has been
started, and is being used, with view
entirely to such a contamination. But
it could not win in last years contest,
and it cannot win now when the official
records show that the expenses of the
State government are constantly decreas-
ing-the amount Of tax being lessened
$40, 900 within two years. Our figures
also showed that granting that the mon
ey borrowed by the State from its own
school fund to pay Democratic indebted
ness, was State debt within the mean
ing of the constitution, (which the legis-
lature did not so consider it) still the to-
tai indebtedness was but $322, 295 rs,
instead of five, or eight, or ten hundred
thousand dollars, as Democrats assert. If
the amount borrowed from the school
fund is not State debt, properly con-
sidered, then the whole amount of the
State Debt is 100000. Since that ar
ticle was written we have seen state
ment made by the State Auditor, Hon.
j. w. CATTELL, which more than sus
tains our figures, and shows that the
present resources Of the State. if fully
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-09-01
Republican State Ticket.
Republican Senatorial Convention.

A Delegate Convention of the Republicans Of
the 18th Senatorial District, composed of the
counties of Delaware and Buchanan, will be
held Mt Collins Grove, Delaware county, on
SATURDAY, the third day Of September next,
at One clock, P. NJ, for the purpose of nomi-
mating candidate for the Office Of State Sena-
tor. The ratio of representation will be one
delegate for every fifty and fraction over TWEEN
ty-five votes cast for VIM. Vandever, for Repre-
sentativ We in Congress. s. G. VAN ANDA.
G.. w. BEMIS.
Chairmen Co. Committees
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-09-01

E1- Mr.. RUscH, Republican candi-
date for Lieut.. Governor, has issued Sc
ries Of appointments for speaking from
August 9th to October 9Th. His APP
pointments do not include this place, but
We are in hopes that he may be induced
to visit us after his present appointments
are fulfilled,
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-09-01

wilfully misrepresent in regard to the
Massachusetts, amendment Why does
he not bring up his proofan show where
in. But as to that only quoted the Ian
guage of E. G. B., and gave him the
greater, credit because / thought he had
the better chance to be informed cor
rectly. And then l know that the edi-
tor of the Civilian had great interest at
stake in securing the success of the Dem
ocratic party in this county this fall. II
he attempts to prove that what E. G. B.
said was not true, l think the DR.. will
defend himself.
With regard to what / said about the
defeat Of NICHOLAS BocHNLEIN, l will
vindicate the truth Of that statement, and
a little more. l said that the Democrat
ic majority was from As to so, and that
BoCHNLErN was defeated by about 80
votes. Here are the figures to show for
themselves
Hart, Democrat, had -. ..-.... .274 votes
Chandler, Republican, had ....-.. .135
Majority for Democrat. -l39
For Constable,
Sullivan, X. N. Democrat, had -229 votes.
Bochnlein, German Democrat, had --l65
Majority for X. N. Democrat. - GA
Now, Mr.. Editor, figures won't lie,
though politician" and especially when
they edit Democratic paper" some
times will"
With respect to that party who has the
most Know Nothings connected with it,
l wish to say word. There are in this
county, now holding Office under, and
working with the Democratic party, many
who were formerly Know Nothings. ]
am informed by one who says he used to
be one of them. In the State of New
York l know several who say they used
to belong to the Know Nothing order
who are now working in the Democratic
ranks. Then what has become of the
X. N. party in the Southern States? Its
members certainly do not belong to the
Republican party.
Could the facts be known there would
to-day, l have no doubt. be more Of the
old X. Ms found training in the Demo-
cratic ranks than in the Republican. ]
know that in the State of New York the
first split was on the slavery question
The boilers said that the Order in other
states had gone over to the ro-slavery
party, and that the majority in New
York wanted to go with them, and those
who were inclined to the doctrines of the
Republican party had to withdraw or sac
rifce their principles. In the fall Of
1856 | received letter from friend in
the east who always told me that he was
a Know Nothing, and in it he gave me a
terrible raking down because was Ere.
mont man. Such facts as these convince
me that majority Of those who were X.
Ms in 1854 are now Democrats.
QUI LIBET.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-09-01
CORRESPONDING MEMBERS OF THE REPUB
uCAN COUNTY COMMITTEE

ALToN-L. d. Lewis.
NEwToy-F Young.
MApisoN-J B Ward.
SrMNER-B w Ogden.
PERRY-Lewis Hovey.
BUFFALo-Oscar War
rem.
PRAlRr w Rich.
NIpDLEPILD-Samuel
Smith.
BYRoy-J G Freeman.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-09-01
For the Guardian

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MR. EDIroR
The answer in the Civilian Of Au-
gust "a, 1859, to my communication in
your paper of August 18th, 80, is quite
amusing. Could not the Civilian have
brought forward the proof, if the state
ment of E. G. B., in your paper of Aug.
llth, 80, was not true ? He says that
he was born, reared, and had home in
Massachusetts till three years ago, and
since that time has kept himself familiar
with her political course. If these things
are so. then he must have the proof at
hand to show that the statement of E. @.
B. is false. But he says that Z. G. B. is
IS some unknown letter writer" Perhaps
you are not at liberty to expose the name
of your Massachusetts, correspondent.
but from another source / learn thai
these letters stand for EDWIN G.. BID
WELL. M. D., formerly of this county
but now residing in Massachusetts. As
such consider the authority good. E
G. B. does say that there was quite q
number of Democrats who voted for the
amendment for the very purpose that The
"by chance Editor" who was born
reared, and had home there" is now
using it.
If our friend of the Civilian lived in
Massachusetts SO long as he says, he
must have friends there, and perhaps
they told him for what purpose they
wished that amendment used and now he
is carrying out the instructions to the
| letter.
agree with the Editor Of the CiviliQn
when he says that hypocrisy must be 8
hard and rugged path" for ! have nc
doubt that he knows by experience, and
could portray its difficult parts to the
letter.
I The editor Of the Civilian says that
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-09-01

LIBERTY-D. G. Hast.
ings.
SPRIYG--Sam Braden.
SrPERloR-W. G. Mel
son.
WAsHINGToN-J Rich
| CoNo-Wm McCau Oh
ey.
HoMER-Henry Old
father.
JEFRERsoN--C j Wood,
ruff.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-09-01

Messrs. ROUNDS d LANGDoS, No. l55 Ran
dolph street, Chicago, ILL.,, are our only agents
Tor that city.
". j. ,GlLBERr, 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, 1859-09-01
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
State Of Iowa, I ss
BUCHANAN COUNTY,

SIR:-You are hereby notified that there is
now on file in the office of the Clerk Of the Dis
trict Court in and for Buchanan County, Iowa.
petition Of William Stevens, claiming of you
the sum Eighty four and 90-1O0 Dollars, and
interest at ten per cent on that amount from
June %, 1859, on a promissory note executed
by you to William Stevens, or bearer, dated
June %, 1859, and due one day after date
And that unless you appear and answer there
to on or before the morning of the second day of
the September term, A. d. 1859, of the District
Court Of said county, judgment will be rendered
against you thereon. You are also notified
that your property is attached for security of
the payment of said debt.
WIN. STEVENS Plaintiff.
By w. G. DOMAIN. his Atty.
Independence, Aug. %, 1859.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-09-01

STATE OF IOWA,l .s
BUCHANAN COUNTY, S. l hereby order that
the above notice be published, for the time
prescribed by law, in the buchanan county
Guardian, newspaper published in Indepen-
dence, in said county and State
EDWARD BREWER, Clerk
Aug. 80, 1859. 3tA4 "a 9GlAa al (24-4t
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-09-01

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 BILE to resident or nOn-
resident property holders, and il also
the best m ed IN for Advertisers.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-09-01

GEORGE w. BEMIS,
Chairman Co. Com
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1859-02-23
FRANCE.

The Paris correspondent Of the New York
Commercial Advertiser, in his letter dated
January 90. says:
Immense preparations for war are certain
" going on in the arsenals of Fmnce, but the
partisans Of peace declare that these are for
the war in Senegal, IN Corhin China, and Cor
expeditions in Algeria. IIoSeyer this may
be, i Is certain that il var should commence
on the other side Of the Alps, Louis Napoleon
would be ready to throw an army Of a hun.
drei thousand men IN front of the Austrians
az a VERY short notice. The Aaslrians IN
Lombardy affect not 10 believe this, aud talk
81 soon taking possession Piedmont. as if such
a movement only depended on the order OF
their commander. in.chief. There Is no doubt
that Napoleon is eager, II only 10 satisfy the
loud demands q hts army, 70 engage in this
contest; but he has smother reason. that &c
satisfying the Italians, and taking from the
violent spirits Of that country the pretext for
bis assassination. Il il thought that lie is
now certain Of the neutrality ~ Engiand and
Russia, 4 thing of which he might always
have been sure, but that lie has no such as.
surance from Prussia and the German con.
federation.
lfwar is averted. the credit Of The act may
be largely attributed 70 Germany. since. al.
though there u no love between Prussia aud
Austria. the interest Of the whole German
nation is the same. aud interest, not indiyid.
ual preferences, govern the diplomacy Of to.
day. Az regards Napoleon's own subjects
and The great Republican element, he has re.
cciveJ such assurances from these, in case lie
is 10 eonine the war u The liberation uf the
Italian provinces from the dominion Of Aus.
tia, that he will no longer hesitate on this
account.
England, Il il said. has demanded this as
the price Of her neutrality that Napoleon
shall not engage TO push the war further than
the emancipation Of The Italians. and that
there shall be no change IN the map Of Eu.
rope further than the passage Of the Ivin-
bardu. Venetian provinces under tie sUve.
reignty Of Victor Emanuel.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1859-02-23
WHAT Is "DIRECT TAXATION" BY THE
GENERAL GOVERNMENT!

We call attention TO the following extract
from the reported proceedings Of the Demo.
cratic Congressional caucus, Of Tuesday
nights
MIR. Barksdale, of Mississippi, was op.
posed to all daties. lie favored free trade
and Direct Taxation.
"Mr. Miles. Of South Carolina, spoke to
the same effect"
We would respectfully ask Messrs. Barks-
dale and Miles whether they have yet stud
led the Issue which they seem 50 ready to
push upon the deliberations of Congress.
Does either of these gentlemen really know
what direct Tax, such as the Constitution
authorizes Congress to levy, really lsf We
are willing to wager the gross proceeds oi an
entire issue Of the Enquirer" thai neither
gentleman is at all prepared to render an ac-
curate definition Of the tax which he propo.
ses. This involves no exposure Of which
they need be much ashamed. Tor they are by
no means exceptional in their ignorance.
We can well assume that such men as
these would not Knowingly advocate a sys.
ZEN Of taxation, which would restrict federal
burdens 10 a mere tax upon land and add,-
tionsl par capita tax on persons making land
and slaves the only species Of property in
the Union subject to federal taxation. And
yet these gentlemen have undoubtedly placed
themselves in the attitude Of advocating no
thing more nor less than this precise system
OF taxation. Such is the identical PROPOSE.
ton Of the two legislators representing con
stituencies mainly composed Of large land
owners and Shareholders.
There is no question about it. Not only
does the letter and spirit Of the CONSTITUTE on
leave roum for no other Interpretation, but
the Interpretation itself has been unmistaka-
bly, expounded by the decision of the Su-
preme Court The points decided are:
LIST. That land is the only species Of proper.
~, which, as property, can be subjected to a
direct tax BY the General Government.
3D. There is one, and only one, other spe-
cies Of property, which may be made the sub.
ject of dirert federal taxes, not as property,
but as persons.
Sd. That direct tar may be laid on per-
sons. and that such tar. if laid al all, must
be made 10 include slaves.
Let our Southern Senator's and Represent.
atiyes study this matter with the reports Of
the Supreme Court before their eyes. Then,
we guarantee IL, we shall soon be rid Of all
the defamation about direct taxes, which has
of late been lugged ia to embarrass questions
Of finance and revenue. Richmond Enquirer.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1859-02-23
NEW s ITEMS

The Kansas Legislature has passed bill
abolishing and prohibiting slavery in the
Territory.
Il is said that the Jews Of New York pro-
pose to erect a temple that will rival in ex-
tent and magnifcencc the Catholic cathe.
dral now in course Of erection in that city.
There is a project also under consideration
10 establish General Assembly, or board Of
representatives, TO take control Of Jewish in
terests in this country.
The article lately added to the extradition
treaty between France and the United States,
extends its provisions to forgers and eoun.
terfeiters and cmbezzlers.
The new constitution of Venezuela was
promulgated on the 9Th instant. II is very
liberal in its provisions. both political and
religious.
man named Timberman, Of Cincinnati.
having lost some money, went 20 fortune
teller TO learn who took il. Acting upon the
advice Of this impostcr, he accused rcspec.
table citizen, with his wife and his sister, Of
having taken the money, and they have in
stituted proceedings against him for SANDER,
laying their damages at $4,000
A statistical report recently issued from
the state Department SAYS that the number
OF acres under vine cultivation in France
exceeds four millions, yielding annually alg.
5i5,575 gallons cf wine. and 2-.2s0,05O gal
Ions Of brandy. worth, At the present low
prices in France, s0S,6ls.66O.
AZ the close Of the services last Sabbath
afternoon in Rev. DR.. Adams's church. hos.
ton, a subscription Of more than sir thousand
dollars was taken up as the annual cpntribu.
ton 70 the a. b. e. R.M
The Investigation in progress in Illinois
shows that seas, 900 Of fraudulant bonds and
certificates were obtained from the State, and
are now 10 The hands ofprisaic citizens. The
correspondent %. the Chicago Tribune says
that the friends Of ex. Governor Matterson
are confident tina, he will be able 10 eriricate
himself from the dilemma ia which he is
placed.
The Pacific railroad convention has ad.
journcd, aftct having adapted the report Of
the eommittee, setting forth that The most
practicable route 20 connect the eastern and
western sections Of the Union was from Mem
phis via Little Rock, Fulton, III Psso, and
San Diego.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1859-02-23
LIST OF GARDEN SEEDS.

For sale by J. q. Webb q Co.
Green Purple
BEANS-Early Sir Weeks. Newington Wonder, Red
Specified Valentine, Brown ditto. White Cranberry.
Red French, Large Lima or Butter While Dutch.
BEETS-Early Turnip Blood, Long Blood Red, sile.
clan OF Sugar, Swiss Chard.
BR0Col.i-Pufple Cape.
cABBAGE-Eary York. French OK Heart. Early
Battesca, Large Late Drumhesd. Early DIumheaj
Flat Dutch. Red diilo, for Pickles,
cARROTS-Long Orange, Early Horn, Large White
Field.
CAULIFLOWER.
CELERY-sil,er Grass, White Solid. Red ditto.
CUCUMBER-Eariy Frame, Long Green. GheTkin.
EGG PbANT--Largc Purple.
LETTUCE Brown Dutch, Royal Cabbage. Drum.
head. White Cabbage.
MELON--Nuinlcg. Cilron Mountain Sweet Wafer.
MUSTARD White, Brown.
NASTrRTIUM.
uKRA.
0NION--Silser skin. Large Yellow.
OF Doubled Plain OF Single.
PARsNlP-Suear.
PEAS -Landfeihs Extra Eary, Early Frame. Bish.
ops Eafly. Dwarf sugar f,andfelh's Early.
PEPPER--Iarge sweet Picking. Bail Nose.
Common fien. Mammoth.
Salmon. Long Seatlei, White rutpip
Rooted, Red iifto
RHUBARB. o. Pic Plant.
Satisfy. ~ Oyster Plant.
Round Stvoy.traprj, pricgly Seeded.
sQUASIi--Eatly Bnsh. long Green.
TOMATO, or Love Apple. EUla Early.
February u. -
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1859-02-23
Dyspepsia Cured.

From Judge Hoxie, Esq New York City.
New York. July 81.
Gentlemen ~ Having suffered many years from re-
reaied attacks of Dyspepsia in its worst FORM and al
most exhausted my hopes Of being able 10 obtain any
permanent relief induced to have recourse TO the
0xygenated Bitters, prepared by Dr. George b. Green
ior which you are agents. Il gives me great pleasure
TO say that is effects upon has been highly benefi.
cia eradcaing the disease, and restoring me to good
heath and sincerely hope that all who may be sui.
erng from that dreadful disease. will be induced TO give
the medicine trial fully believing they will not be dis.
appointed in the result.
JOSEPH HOXIE, No. rs Wall Street.
Such testimony the above is entitled 10 The conf.
dence Of Dyspepcs and proves the efficacy Of the OK.
ygcnatej Biters. Mr.. Hoxie is well known as a high.
~ respectable citizen.
Seli w. Fowle Il Co., 1873 Washington Street. Bos.
ton, Pnpretors. Sold by their agents evrrywhrr..
CT For sale in HilIsboroush by !. g. Webb & Co.;
10 Gieensborough BY DR.. 4. ]. Patrick.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1859-02-23

Business in Texas was never as prosperous
as now, nor emigration as large. AT least
one hundred miles Of railroad will be COM
pleted 10 Texas in 1859. II is confidently
anticipated that within the next three years
Houston will enjoy railroad communication
with New Orleans The population Of the
State now reaches near six hundred thousand.
and within three years il will be fully one
million. The Sea Island cotton is being Gull
tivated with considerable success near the
coast. Rice aud indigo are found well adapt
ed 10 the soil. The cause Of education has
received increased attention.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1859-02-23
FITS! FITS /! FITS

Persons aboing under this distressing maady will find
DR.. Hances Epilepc Pills 10 be the only remedy ever
discovered for curing Epilepsy Or Falling Fits. These
Pills possess a specific action on the nervous system
and although prepared especially fol the purpose Of cur.
ing Fits they will be found of especial benefit TO all
persons afflicted with weak nerves, or whose nervous
system has been Frustrated shattered from any cause
whatever. The dyspeptc patient, whose stomach has
lost The power Of duly converting food into life sus-
tanning element, il relieved by single u the e1.
raoidnay Pills. The gastric fluid re.acquires lis sol.
vent power, and the crude nuirment which was load
and burden the sufferer while his digestive organi.
zion was paralyzed and unstrung becomes under the
wholesome revolution created in the system the ba.i.
Of strength, activity. and health.
Sent 70 any Pan Of the country by mail free of post
age. Address SErH ). lIlScE. los Baltimore Street,
Baltimore, Nd. Priee-one boz, 50; two, S. twelve,
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1859-02-23

To our Rcadcrs.-Thc present numhcr 81 the
Recorder commences Tie iie year Of iis existence.
The first number having been issued the 10Th Of Febru.
syi issO. During all that time We have Isborcd 10
make our paper interesting and useful; and hope
ia these particulars We have not hccn sllosehcr IN
successful But We should like % make improvements
IN paper in its appearance and matter, and to en-.
able TO do So must have a considerable increase
70 subscription list; and 10 obtain these new sub
sefihers We must ak The assistance Of our fends ia
Orange and Alamancc. We sec many 81 our brethren
Of The press frequently acknowledging The receipt Of
clubs Of subscribers, accompanied ieih he cash. We
should Ike % make few such Acknowledgements and
that friends may make uP these clubs We offer the
Recorder 70 new Subscribers upon The following terms
single cory, one year, s 400
Sir copies, one year. 1000
Ten copies. one year. 1890
Payments always ia advance.
Any Of our Old subscriber who viii obtain Eve sub.
scbe and send u The cash, hall receive their own
paper fec Of charge.
February IS. 1859.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1859-02-23
PRosrERIrY OF rnE sorrn.

When We hear men talk about the oppres.
sions Of Government and the dissolution Of
the Union, we Involuntary turn 10 the real
condition gf the country, and ask ourselves,
where are The evidences Of a down. trodden
peoplei Where the burdens that press so
heavily upon usi Where the ruin and de.
yastation that newspaper editors and sensa.
tion orators 20 often depict IN terrible coIors
As At our very doors and staring Us ID The
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1859-02-23
The west cost Of Africa is rapidly proyin

The west cost Of Africa is rapidly proving
its capability TO grow cotton. During the
year 1855, only thirty-seyen bales we're re-
ceiyed in England from Africa, but the re-
ceipts have since gradually increased. and
last year reached 1879 bales. The cost of
production is stated not to exceed one half a
penny pound in the end, while il can be
laid down in England at four and one fourth
penny pound. and sells at seven to nine
pence" -Four Europeans have gone to Africa
expressly to trade in native cotton, and
several London houses are about to invest
largely in the same traffic.