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The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-02-17
A Splendid Peroration.

The closing passage of a recent lee
ture of Professor Mitchell, was thrilling
in its effect. After speaking of the un-
tathomable distances which no telescope
can penetrate, lying far beyond the sys-
tenn in which the earth revolves, and yet
filled with independent systems Of worlds
with infinite numbers, said
Light traverses space at the rate of
million miles minute, yet the light from
the nearest star requires ten years to
reach the earth, and Herschel's telescope
revealed stars two thousand three hun
dred times further distant. The great
telescope of Lord Rosse pursued these
creations of God still deeper into space,
and having resolved the nebule. of the
Milky Way into stars, discovered other
system of stars - beautiful diamond
points, glittering through the black dark
ness beyond. When he beheld this am
azing abyss-when he saw these systems
scattered profusely throughout space
when he reflected upon their immense
distance, their enormous magnitude, and
the countless millions of worlds that be-
longed TO them, it seemed to him as tho
the wild dream of the German poet was
more than realized. o' IT'S
God called man in dreams into The
vestlbule OF Heaven, saying. come up
hlther and will show thee the glory Of
my house Aud to his angels who
stood about his throne he said, take
him, strip him of his robes of flesh
cleanse his affections; put new breath
into his nostrils; but touch not his hu
man heart the heart that fears and
hopes and trembles. A moment. and it
was done, and the man stood ready for
his unknown voyage. Under the euid-
ance OF mighty angel, with sounds of
flying pinions, they sped away from the
battlements of heaven. Some time on
the mighty angels wings they fled
through Saharas of darkness, wilderness
es of death. AT length, from distance
not counted save in the arithmetic of
heaven, light beamed upon them "a
sleepy flame as seen through hazy cloud.
They sped on in their terrible speed to
meet the light: the light with lesser
speed came to meet them. In moment
the blazing of suns around them-a mo-
ment the wheeling of planets; then came
long eternities of twilight; then again
on the right hand and the left appeared
more consultations. AT last the man
sank down, crying. Angel, can 90 no
further; let me lie down in the grave
and hide myself from the infnitude of
the universe, for end there is nome
End is there none 2 demanded the an
gel. And from the glittering stars that
shone around there came a choral shout
-' End there is none = End is there
none :? demanded the angel again and
is it this that awes thy soul I? answer
end there is none to the universe of God !
Lo, also, there is no beginning p"
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-02-17

An anonymous contributor to the N
Y. Ledger, generally supposed to be the
Rev. Henry Ward Beecher, after describ-
ing how, when a boy, he stole cannon
ball from the Navy Yard, at Charleston,
Mass, and with much trepidation, and
more headache. carried it away in that
universal pocket Of youth, his hat, winds
up with the following reflections refec-
tons which, though philosophically
trite, are conveyed with much force and
freshness
When l reached home, had nothing
to do with my shot. l did not dare to
show it in the house, nor tell where | GOT
it, and after one or two solitary rolls
gave it away on the same day to Prince
streeter
But, after all, that six-pounder rolled
a good deal of sense into my skull
think it was the last thing l stole, Tex
cept matter of heart, now and then, }
and it gave me notion of the folly of
coveting more than you can enjoy, which
has made my whole life happier. 1t was
rather severe mode Of catechising, but
ethics rubbed in with a pound shot
are better than none at all.
But see men doing the same thing
going into underground and dirty vaults
and gathering up wealth, which will,
when got, roll round their head like a
ball, and be not whit softer because it
is gold instead of iron, though there is
not man in Wall street who will believe
that.
have seen man put himself to every
humiliation to win proud woman who
has been born above him, and when he
got her, he walked all the rest of his life
with a cannon ball in his hat.
l have seen young men enrich them
selves by pleasures in the same wise way,
sparing no pains, and scrupling at no
sacrifice of prime pie, for the sake, at last,
of carrying a burden which no man can
bear.
All the world are busy in striving for
things which give little pleasure and
bring much care and am accustomed,
In all my walks among men, noticing
their ways and their folly, to think, there
Is a man stealing cannon ball or there's
man with a ball on his head, | know it
by the way he walks. The money which
a clerk purloins for his pocket, gets into
his hat like cannon ball. Pride, bad
temper, seltshness, evil passions, will
roll man as if he had ball on his head !
And ten thousand men will die in New
York this year. and AS each one falls his
hat will come Oft, and out will roll an iron
ball, which for years he has worn out his
strength in CARRYING
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-02-17

Clear out!' growled the angry old
man | don't want to hear any news
get away, or I'll knock you down =
But, father, it is such a trick played
on old Crickley.' 9d
'Old Crickley 2 asked the old man,
getting interested Glad if you have
played the Colonel trick let's have it.
well, father, Jed and l this evening
went out for deer"
Hang the dear, let's hear about your
trick
Couldn't find the deer, but I thought
we must kill something. so Jed banged
away at the Colonel's old roan-shot him
dead arIfy M heevta j
Shot old roam I Numbered the old
hunter. Jed, did you shoot the Colo
nel's hoss 2
Didn't do anything else.' Then,
said Jed, confident the joke must be
agreeable to his father, Jim and prop
ed him up, and tied his head back with a
string, and left him standing under the
tree, just as if he was alive. Ha ha
isn't it a joke p ," 'a
Old brakes head fell upon his breast.
He felthis empty pocket-book and looked
at his rifle. Then, in rueful tone, he
whispered to the boys
1t is a joke, but if you ever tell of il
Or if you do, Sam Barton-I'll skin
you alive. I've been shooting at that
dead horse for over half an hour, at ten
dollars shot,
AT this moment Sam fell into the gut
ter. He had laughed himself almost to
death. a E. gs.s445f..j
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-02-17
N(isfrllaMrous.
NEVER FEAR TO TELL THE TRUTH.

Smash +! went a pane of glass in the
window of a small drug store, as an iron
hoop came bouncing against it. Up
jumped the old gentleman who sat be.
hind the counter reading newspaper,
and ran to the door with the intention o.
catching the offender, but he was not SC
quick in his movements as the unfortu.
nate owner of the hoop, and all that Mr..
Beebe, the druggist, saw as. he looked
out was pair of heels flying around the
corner 1l4Af 3yH i A1s oa
You young rascal said he, as he
shook his fist in the direction of the fu.
gitive, Just let me catch you, that's all |!
but while he is wasting his wrath on
the air, let us follow poor Charley Mann
for that was the window brcaker) as he
ran towards bis house. n w @ 1a9 Hs3
AS soon as he caught sight of his neal
little home. with the clean muslin cur.
tains, and a face behind them, which he
fancied was his mothers, he stopped, and
and said to himself, This isn't right
pshaw what was thinking of?' Then
turning round he slowly retraced his
steps towards the druggists. M 81
Mr.. Beebe was not in very amiable
mood when Charley went in, and the
iron hoop, which the latter still held in
his hand, did not help to mend matters.
Are you the boy that broke my, win
.dow?' asked Mr.. Beebe, getting up,
and seizing his cane in very threatning
manner 81 gos 10 9aas@
Yes. sir, and I came to say that |
was very sorry for it. and to know how
much | must pay for new pane Of
glass M ~ - III y Fl Y eI
- You pay for it ! exclaimed Mr.. Bee
be-; Il don't believe you ever had as
much money in your life as would pay
for that glass. sdr i l.s.. 'a 'a
- I've got two-and -ninepence. sir, at
the same time putting the money on the
counter and I'll work for you and earn
the rest if you'll let me- ''4. 3
~ Cant your father pay for it p
i have no father. sir, answered Char
ley rather sadly ra' Il #d II sae 3
Well, can't your mother pay for it p
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-02-17

SAMMEDARY IN BARRIERS SuoP. i
His Excellency' went into a BARRIERS
5 hop at Lecompton to get shaved. The
barber IS black man and belongs to
Judge Elmore. for ours, as Buchanan
says, is slave soil. M
AS soon as seated, the following ia
logue occurred:
Coy. NJ I'll shave by the month
Barber Don't know about dat, mas
Sa.
Gov Why not, Tom %
Barber Case, massa, you Gubnurs
stay mighty short time in Kansas. Can't
trust you to four weeks. Too long time
for people OBJ your color.
OF course. Gov. Medary paid up
There was no help for it, The darkey
had the argument with him.-Leauen-
acorth Times. ...,
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-02-17

Gov. s. was a splendid lawyer, and
could talk jury out of their sepen senses.
lie was especially noted for his success
in criminal eases, almost always clearing
his client. He was once counsel for a
man accused of horse stealing. He made
long, eloquent and touching speech.
The jury retired, but returned in a few
moments. and with tears in their eyes,
proclaimed him not guilty. An old ac-
quaintance stepped up to the prisoner and
sold
Jim, the danger is past. and now,
honor bright, didn't you steal that horse?'
Well. Tom, I've all along thought
took that horse. but since I've heard the
Governors speech, I don't 6eliepe I did,
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-02-17

Just then Charles caught sight OF the new
pane of glass the glazier had just pu
it in the night before, and Of course lef
plenty of thumb marks around the edges
'Hadn'tI better wash the window,
ma am q asked Charles. 'ti,L a4is
aa Oh, yes I'll fetch you some watel
and towels and away she hustled. She
soon returned with the necessary articles
and telling Charles to be careful, she lef
him again to goand attend to Mr.. Beebe's
breakfast, as Bridget was just ringing the
bell, announcing that il was all ready.
Mr.. Beebe was gidower he had
lost three children when they were quite
young, and now he had no one to care
for, and no one to care for him, cxcep,
good little Mrs. Morgan, and he never
should have want if she could help it
And now she was at the head of the ta-
BILE. waiting to pour out his coffee.
Good morning, Mrs. Morgan said
Mr.. Beebe, as he came in and took his
seat at the table. Il had no opportunity
of speaking to you last night; did you
find Mrs. Mann Q
Yes, and got there just in the nick
Of time; they were sitting down to tea,
and there was nothing on the table but
some dry bread, and little milk and wa
ter 'l'H bh '.l.
Has Charles come yet . asked Mr..
Beebe, after some time.
Yes, sir; think he's real nice boy,
and will save you lots of trouble
/ What is he doing now .
Il left him washing the windows
Bless my heart l must go and see
that he doesn't break every thing
Il don't think you need be afraid, sir,
said Mrs. Morgan, smiling, as Mr.. Beebe
went towards the store.
Charles was putting the things care
fully back into the window when Mr.
Beebe went in, and the old gentleman
seemed to think that Mrs. Morgan was
right. During the day, Charles made
himself useful in several ways; he was
naturally bright active boy, and now
gratitude to Mr.. Beebe, and the idea o
beneftting his mother. made him work
with double energy. Mr.. Beebe began
to wonder how he ever got along without
him. se
Charles soon earned enough to make
his mother comfortable, and his truth
and honesty made him respected by all
who knew him.
Mother said he, one evening, as
they were sitting down to tea, and plate
of hot biscuit was smoking between a
glass dish of apple sauce and plate Of
smoked beef, neatly shred, Mother, the
best DAYS business ever | did was break
ing Mr.. Beebe's window
No, Charles, the best was owning
up to it honestly, and not being afraid to
tell the truth. Forester Playmate.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-02-17
ADDITION TO THE DUTIES OF A TEACH

ADDITION TO THE DUTIES OF A TEACH
ER,-The New York Legislature got into
the habit, one session, of passing bills
by their titles. and wag, taking advan-
tage of the carelessness, assisted at the
enactment of the following clause in a
bill incorporating an educational institu-
tion: re He fae e 4-.-.-
:. 1t shall be the duty Of the faculty of
said institution, on every Saturday eve-
ming, for the moral Improvement of the
pupils, to give them lessons in catechism
and moral philosophy, to kiss all the
girls, and spank all the boys"
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-02-17

GEN ScoTr VICTIM. the pro.
cession had finished the display pro.
posed for the Eighth, and the carriage
containing the veteran General drove up
in front of the st. Charles Hotel, the
crowd filled the street, and greeted him
with loud shouts. 'HG
AS the General decended from the
carriage, with his overcoat hanging on
his arm, a we'll dressed gentleman step
ped up to him, and with the politeness
that would have graced a drawing room,
said General permit me to take your
coat Unconciously. the General hand
ed him the garment, and. following his
escort, entered the hotel but the gentle.
man with the coat failed to appear. He
and the coat had disappeared. Some
think that his admiration for the old vet.
ran tempted him to keep the garment as
a souvenir of the meeting and memen.
to of the fame Of the great captain
-New Orleans Picayune. Il.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-02-17

A PREDICTION AND IT'S FULFILLMENr.
Genius and moral and religious en-
thusiasm seems to have an unconcious
prescience. These qualities admit men
into such intimate connection with the
secret influences of nature and the con-
trolling principles of human conduct,
that they foresee the future with almost
the accuracy of prophetic vision. We
are reminded of this in the case of
our disabled Senator, Mr.. Sumner. In
his great speech which brought upon
his head the, terrible vengence of the
slave power, he gave full account in
detail of the interest felt and the effort
displayed by the general government in
the rendition of the fugitive slave, An
thony Burns, from Boston. Such his
torical accuracy and completeness as to
this matter did not appear to be necessa-
ry to the scope and purpose of his speech,
and one ofhis friends asked him why he
labored on that part of his subject so
thoroughly. Because said Mr.. Sum-
ner, : l wanted to have that affair put
on record and printed in the Congress
sional Globe, SO that .fye gears hence,
when an effort shall be made to renew
the foreign slave trade, we may be able
to contrast the action of the government
in the two cases. Not half the five years
have yet elapsed, and the slave trade is
rc-opened-and the country has the op-
portunity to make the contrast for which
Mr.. Sumner provided.-Sprina6eld Re
pu6lican.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-02-17

The Cedar Valley Times says that
Deputy Sheriff McMahon returned to
that city from Missouri, last Monday
evening. having in charge Robert Pierce,
charged with having forged a certificate
of Deposit of $500, on Rhode Island
Bank, and selling it to Jos. Green, of
Marion. When arrested he was teach
ing school in Missouri.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-02-17

A boy at crossing, having begged
something of gentleman, the latter told
HIM he would give him something as he
came back. The boy replied; Your
honor would be surprised if you knew
how much money ! lose by giving cred
it in that way" aT
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-02-17
DoN'T LIKE THEM.-DeBow's South

DoN'T LIKE THEM.-DeBow's South
ern ReuieD in noticing Eli Thayer's
scheme of organized emigration, says:
We should like Messrs. Summer and
Thayer's plot better, if they would
dispense with common schools, rifles,
and the right of suffrage for their labors
These things are not useful or necessary
to mere common laborers-beget idle
ness and discomfort. and in time gener-
ate insurrection, revolution, anarchy and
agrarianism.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-02-17

Judge Smith, Of Marshall county, has
published letter in the Marietta Express
stating that he was arrested on preten
ded crime, carried into the town Of Mar
shall, and there under fear of his life
compelled to re-canyass the vote of the
county seat question. and also compel
led to issue writ to the Sheriff for the
removal OF the records, all which was
void, because he, Judge Smith. was un-
der duress, aud in fear of his life.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-02-17

The Mendoza Press says that Two cit
liens of that town have recently lost their
wives by elopement, and that the Gus
tomary salutation in the street, instead o
|" How do you do, sir" has become sis
your wife safe this morning 2"