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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-04-30
FURNITURE POLISH.

RAE's Premium Patent Enamel Furniture
,l;sh-This polish is highly valuable for restc
~ IN. nolish on all kinds of Furniture, Glass
.s,isSs BODIES, Hair Cloth, &c. Also, for re-
o,;ns spots. hiding scratches, &C., &c. War
U,sd ,o drv Immediately and retain its gloss
IL, so cts. per bottle. Soldb by
nc " A. W. FISHER
July IL, 1858.
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HARDWARE HARDWARE!

11xk4e11 w
EUST received by A. w. FISHER, at his
SD Drug Store, Sunbury, Pa,
SCOOPS. SHOVELS, FORKS, LOG
CHAIN 5, MILL SAWS. CROSS
CUT SAWS.
Also, Screws, Butts, Door Knobs, Thumb
Iutches, and all hardware necessary for building.
splendid lst Of pocket and table cutlery, Scis-
sors, German Silver Spoons
LOGkiug Glasses.
4 large stock Of Looking Glasses received and
for sale by a. W. flShEh'
Sunbury, July II, 1885,
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RLANKS! BLANKS!

lLhNK Deeds, Mortgages, Bonds, Warrants
B Attachments, Commitments, Summons, Su
mas Executions, Justices and Constables
a RilIs. &c, &C., can be had by applying a
Office.
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RIacksnlithing.
J A NJ ES F. ID E Z n

5U NBO II FS-7
RESPECTFULLY informs the public that
lS he has commenced the above business i'll
iunbury, and is prepared to do all kinds Ofelack'
mitbing to order, including horseshoeing in the
est style. .,.
approved style and patrern.
Country produce taken in exchange
Sunbufy. Oct. I6, lS5S.--u
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pATEST WHEEL GREASE.

vsIHIS Grease is recommended to the notice of
Wagoners, Livery Stable keepers, &c, as
being SUPERIOR to anything of the kind ever in
troduced As it does not gum upon the axles
is much more durable, and is not Affected by
he weather, remaining the same in summer al
:, ,vinter and nut I'D in tin canistcrs at 81 and
IS cents, for sale by a. w. FISHER
July2A 1885,
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No TINE To HESITATE "A clergyman #
one of our Eastern States, who during his
lifetime was as mach distinguished for his
eccentricity as for his talents aud for the sin.
cerity and terVor Of his piety, dlned, one
Thanksgiving day, with the senior deacon Of
his church, The deacon being an old.lash
ioned man, was in the habit Of asking bless.
ings of.a most wearisome length. On this
occasion he was particularly prolix, and inal-
ly was forced to pause, to gain new supply
OF breath and words. The instant he stopped
the pastor sat down and commenced rafting
his knife and fork, The worthy deacon, very
much Disconnected by the conduct of his rev.
erend guest, opened one eye, and, looking
down to him, exc . med, doctor Doctor !
I'm not through yet; only hrsitated."-
,'Hesiiated" !" replied the Doctor "it is no
time TO hesitate when turkeys cooling !"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-04-30

SNGuLAR.-lt is generally observed that
persons Of about forty years. especially young
ladies Of that age, are very forgetfui Of those
with whom they were acquainted in child.
hood. This remarkable dimness of memory
has been appropriately styled The dark
ness of the middle ages"
A celebrated cook who died recently has
had his spitaph written by some coelney,
Peace 10 his bashes'
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HIDE. OIL s. LEATHER sTORE

D, KIRKPATRlCk q OUNO,
No. 81 South Third Street between Market nnd CheShu'
Streets PHILADELPHIA,
INOR sale Spanish Hides, Dried and sailed oiy uNu az
L Green Sated Patna KIpps, TANNERS OH, IhN
Mrs AND CURRIERS' TOOLS, aud general assort-
rnent of Leather, Finished and in the Rough
ALSO RED SOLE LEATHER.
Auor ,vhcn will be sold low Tor Cash, or the usual
Credit. -, e,r
w An kinds Of Leather in the Rough wanted for
which the highest market price will be given, III cash. nf
taken in exchange for Hides. ,,i...
Phil.dephil. July Q, ls5s.-ly
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AND wARRANTs.-The highest price
Iii bs given for Land Warrants blythe sub
g., II. n MAsSER.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-10-27
Bad Memories.

There are many church goers like the
girl of whom the following incident is
given, who are puzzled to remember the
sermons they hear. They are well hit
by the stray arrow from somebody's bow:
+" Mary, my love, do you remember
the text of this morning ?"
No. pa, never can remember the
text. I've such bad memory"
Mother.-By the way. Mary, did you
notice Susan Brown ?
Nary.-Oh, yes, what fright She
had on her last years bonnet. done up.
pea-green silk, a black lace mantiIa.
brown boots, an imitation Honiton col
lar, lava bracelet, her old earrings. and
such fan |! Oh my
Nothsr.-Well. my dear. you certainly
have bad memory.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-10-27
Getting Insured.

The Post relates good one" of ia
cob Barker, the Quaker, who, hearing Of
the loss of one of his vessels, which he
had omitted to get insured, wrote to a
broker with whom he had spoken on the
subject as follows:
Dear Friend-If thee has not filled
up the policy which l bespoke on Satur-
day, thee need not, as l have heard from
the vessel"
The broker in fact had not filed up
the policy, but presuming from the tenor
of Jacobs note that his vessel was safe,
and tempted by what seemed a good
chance to clutch his per centage without
risk. be filled up forthwith, and sent it to
Jacob with the assurance that il had been
made all ready for him on Saturday. On
Monday morning the first thing that met
his eyes on noticing his newspaper, was
the loss of Jacobs vessel, which he had
so wickedly insured on Sunday. Then.
also. he discovered the cunning ambigu-
ity Of Jacobs note-he had "heard from
the vessel"
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-10-27
How to Pass a Counterfeit Note.


say, Tom. here's pretty good
counterfeit three. If you will pass it I'll
divide"
"Let's see the plaster" said Tom
After examining it carefully. he put itin
his vest pocket, remarking-
It's an equal division, dollar and
a half apiece
Yes" said Ben. 4 - '--
"All right" said Tom, and off he
went. A
A few moments afterwards he quietly
stepped into the store Of his friend Ben.
and purchased can Of oysters for dol
lar and a half laying down the three dol
lar note for them.
The clerk looked at the note rather
doubtingly, when his suspicious were
Immediately Gained by Tom, who told
him 7" there was no use looking, for he
had received that note from Ben himself
not ten minutes SINCE"
OF course the clerk, with this assur-
ance, Immediately forked over the dollar
and a half in change, and with this de-
posit and can of oysters, Tom left.
Shortly afterwards he met Ben. who
asked him if he had passed the note.
"Oh, yes," said Tom, here's your
SHARE" at the same time passing over
the dollar and half to Ben. a
That evening when Ben made up his
cash account, he was surprised TO find
the same old counterfeit three dollar note
in the drawer. Turning to his locum
tenens" he asked 80 I
Where did you get this cursed note !
Did mt you know it was counterfeit: ?"
"Why," said the clerk. " Tom gave
it to me. and | suspected it was fshy.
but he said he had received it from you,
and took it, e. r a.a.5
The whole thing had penetrated tho
wool of Ben. With peculiar grin, he
muttered "sold," and charged the can
of oysters to profit and loss account.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-10-27
STORY OF RICHARD MILLER

Some years ago, in little city in the
West. lived Richard Miller. an honest,
industrious, sober shoemaker He had
emigrated from Philadelphia few years
previous to the opening of my story,
with his wife and child and by econo-
my and close attention TO business, he
managed to lay up six hundred dollars.
This sum he would have undoubtedly so
increased, as to place himself and fami-
ly beyond the reach oil want in few
years, had it not been for that insidious
monster, consumption. The fell destroy
er came to him, as is usual in such cases,
in bad cold, and for long time he
flattered himself into the idea that it was
only bad cold but like skillful sap
per and miner, it soon undermined his
constitution, and he began to have some
glimmering of his real condition.
There was no use staying any longer
in the west, SO he sold out his stock and
fixtures, and returned to Philadelphia,
where he took up his permanent abode.
Having become entirely too weak to
work. he spent his days in that inactive.
but petulent state. so common to con-
sumptives.
One day he took it into his head to
consult an eminent physician-one of
the professors of Medical College-in
order to ascertain his true condition. He
called upon him, stated his case, and un-
derwent the customary examination.
Young man." said the professor.
"your lungs are badly affected. and l
am only dealing frankly with you when l
say. that in my opinion, you are not long
for this world !'
Miller's heart sank within him when
he heard his doom. He had tue most
implicit confidence in the professor and
as he thought Of his wife and child, he
felt very much as if for the future, the
world would be blank to him.
Did you ever drink whisky ?'| in
quired the professor. as he paced the
room. I I..e o..t.f..,
/" Never. except upon one, or perhaps
two occasions" said Miller. sa}
You can keep yourself alive two years
probably three-by the moderate use
of whisky. 1t is a dangerous prescrip-
ton; but in giving it 10 you have rea-
son to believe that you will not let it OBJ
tain the mastery over you. Get the best
whisky you can buy. and drink pint Of
it a day. madl
Poor Miller. ready to grasp at the
nearest shadow of relief, went to liquor
store and purchased demijohn of Bour.
bon whisky. and commenced taking dos
es of it at intervals throughout the day.
A year rolled away, and Miller was
much improved. His cough was easie,
and the stimulus appeared to impart {
| kin d of artificial strength to his body
ssI sall aagm Tie4 8 sff el5i .1a
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-10-27

The Telegraph Projects of the World.
There is no discovery or invention
which has come so Immediately and ex-
tensively into use as that of the magnetic
telegraph. Every government seems to
feel the necessity for it; and even in ia
pan it has been adopted as useful agent
for the Government. Very soon the
whole globe will be covered with tele-
graph wires. and every part of it be
brought into closer connection and closer
interests. Russia has determined to es-
tablish line from st. Petersburg across
Siberia to the river Amoor, and thence
to Russian America, which will be but a
short distance from our Pacific States.
This will probably be the first reliable
connection which will be made between
the two continents. A projects already
on foot for submarine cables from India
to Australia. TO be laid by the United ac-
ton of the governments of England and
Holland. The English home govern
ment and the East India government bind
themselves to connect the Indian penin-
sula with the island of Singapore the
Dutch government agrees to carry out
the connection to the southeast point ol
the island of Java, which belongs to Hol-
land, and the Australian government
will unite their continent to Java. The
cable linking Singapore to Java has al
ready left for its destination. to be laid in
November next, and that from India to
Singapore will be laid down in the CON-
ing spring. When this is accomplished
we shall no doubt have cable laid between
the Australian continent and the islands
Of Van Dieman's Land and New Zea.
land
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-10-27
y |. oo.et'r,alp! I j /.
The Sexton,s Dream.
BY rR..NKLlN >. wAITE.

fAt1 "HH 'tti if3e f@ 81 II
On marble slab, in Churchyard old,
Stitch the Sexton gray,
Atmid of night, as the olden year
10 Is signing its life away. .9d sc
Pale and cold from the half hid moon
Falle!h gentle beam,
Playing along his frosted locks aH tlt.9
With a glittering silver gleahn. li'ns I1
Little he recks the clinging damp, s,.str
AS he bows in silent prayer;
Nor the wind that springs with a lonely chill,
From the dead entombed there. 81
He sleepeth now-on sculptured urn
He resteth his weary head,
While noiseless round him gather lf
All of his angel dead.
Little ones buried in olden time,
Rise from out the mold,
Brushing across his silver locks H
Ringlets of silken gold.
One of a fair and angel form
Bendeth over him low,
He smileth, for in his dreaming
He claspeth her fondly now
Madge, with her tresses of sunny tint,
Brow of heavenly snow,.
Who died sin-broken and scorned of all,
Weary long years ago.
Madge, who had died on his heaving breast,
Penitent, sobbing the while
Now, in Gods Heaven of Holy Love,
Shriven Of all her guile.
Softly she pillows the old mans head
On her bosom of driven snow,
Whispering tales of the oldcn time,
Of the buried long ago
Faint, from the tall cathedral spire,
Cometh feeble shout;
Heavily now are the brazen bells
Ringing the old year out.
Gently his dream is fading away,
The little ones all have flown:
Yet not for wearily passing year
Is he left upon earth alone.
The bells that are ringing the old year out
Toll for the sexton dead,
Lying upon the marble cold
Where he pillowed his weary head.
IN. Y. Post.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-10-27

Broadway and Genital Park in New York.
A Philadelphian writing to the U. s.
Gazette, says:
"Philadelphia has no such street as
Broadway. nor has any other city in the
Union; though Main street in Buffalo,
makes some approach to resemblance.
while Pennsylvania Avenue. in Wash
ington, compares with it only in width.
Broadway is undoubtedly one of the in
stitutions' of the country. 1t is the
grand promenade of the naticn. Every
man in the United States is at home on
Broadway.
The public squares in New York are
not SO numerous nor SO handsomely inn
proved as those Of Philadelphia but the
great Central Park of course stands
alone in its glory. 1t is proud monu-
ment of the public spirit of New York
ers. Think Of park Of 700 acres in
area, at cost of upwards $1,000 per
acre. or a total cost Of S5. 100000. Is
there another city in the world that would
undertake so magnificent an enterprise,
at so great cost The whole area, too.
at the time it was purchased. was little
better than barren rocky waste. with
out trees, and almost without soil. But
the enterprise Of New Workers has gone
to work to form soil. plant trees and con-
struct roads. bridges and artificial lakes,
at further cost of considerably over a
million"
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-10-27
w. a, DONNAN,

A TTORNEY & COUNSELOR AT LAW,
IA Land and General Agent and Notary
Public. Treasurer 4 Recorders Office, Indepen-
dencc, Iowa. Aas I a
Is prepared to attend with promptness to all
business pertaining to his Profession. Especial
attention given to Collecting, Conveyancing,
Paying taxes, Examining titles, DC. je6-'57
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-10-27

the sale not valid, the papers were ex-
changed, and he left the Office. He has
tened to the bank, and presented his
check to the paying teller. That gentle
man scrutinized 1t moment, and then
asked how he would have it. nasd 5al
Richard Miller was again -plussed.
He stood like statue, gazing upon the
teller until the question was repeated.
/" Gold and silver p said Richard.
q" Gold and silver p said the teller, in
surprise" have you dray ?"
Beg your pardon.'' said Miller
" Let me have bag of a thousand dol
lars in gold and silver, and the balance
in bank notes ~ u
A bag with that amount in mixed coin
was soon placed before him, and forty
nine packages of one thousand each were
laid on the counter. Miller had by this
time, in measure, regained self-possess-
ion, and after stuffing the notes in his
pockets. he shouldered his bag of coin
and left the bank. as -ss-
AS soon as he saw an omnibus, he
hailed it, and rode to within two squares
of home. When he reached the latter he
staggered in beneath his load, and walk
ing directly to the bed, he emptied the
bag of glittering coin upon it, to the in
finite amazement Of his wife. But what
was her astonishment when he drew from
his pockets package after package of
bank notes. He contained himself until
he had thrown the last package upon the
bed, when he gave way to the wildestan
most extravagant feelings.
8" Ha ha !! ha p he laughed hysteri-
cally-"my dream is out! The machine
works Fifty thousand Ha! ha !"
Then snatching up his child, he con-
tinued pacing the room
my boy, you are no beggar Fifty
thousand ha ha H
In this way he raved, shouted and
stamped. Large beads of perspiration
stood upon his brow, his face looked hag
gard, and his eyes had the wild glare of
a maniac. In vain his wife tried to calm
his agitation he raved until he ruptured
a blood vessel. He sank down in his
chair with his child in his arms, the
blood gushing from his nose and his
mouth. He drew back his head to in
dulge in another hysterical laugh, but it
was checked with gurgling noise, and
the next moment Richard Miller was a
corpse! His spirit had passed away, in
the language of Longfellow
Like glorious roll of drums,
In the triumph of a dream
The reader will note that we have used
fictitious for real names. The machine
which went under the name of the pur-
chaser, made him an independent fortune
and is still in use.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-10-27

One match manufacturer in Herkimer
county, N. Y, has made. during the last
eighteen years $500. 900. 900 matches,
using 2,225. 900 feet of lumber. His
present annual consumption Of lumber is
$4,000 feet, equal 10 four large RATS.
This produces 2,750. 600 matches daily.
or more than billion.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-10-27
c =. LATHRoP,

a TToRNEY AT LAW 4 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.
Feb. IL, 1852 (2-49
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-10-27
Pass it Along.

Yes, pass it along, whether you be-
lieve it or not-that one sided whisper
against the character of virtuous fe
male. You say you don't believe it, but
you will use your influence to bear up
the false report, and pass it on the cur
rent Strange creatures are mankind
How many hearts have been bled by a
whisper; how many benevolent deeds
have been chilled by the shrug Of a
shoulder how many individuals have
been Stunned by gentle, mysterious
hint ; how many early graves have been
dug by false report? Yet you will
pass the SANDER along; you will keep it
above hot water by the wag of your
tongue, when you might sink it forever.
Destroy the passion for telling tale, We
pray you. Lisp not a word that may in
iure the character of another. If the
female has erred, forgive her, and forget
the past. She has wounds enough with
out the fangs of slanderous tongues
Be determined to repeat no story that is
repeated to the injury of another. and as
far as you are concerned the slander will
die. But tell it once and it may go on
the wings of the wind-increasing with
each breath, till it has circulated through
the State, and brought to the grave one
who might have lived and been bles-
sing to the world.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-10-27
REVERE HOUSE.

T>HE SUBSCRIBERS, HAVING LEASED
i the above establishment, are now prepared
TO accommodate the Travelling Public on Favora-
BILE 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" Boariers accommodated by the Week,
Month, or Year. af
CHANDLER & ADAMS,
Independence, April 81, 1859. Prop'rs.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-10-27
M. BERBER1cH,

MERCHANT TAILOR, MAIN STREET,
wi One door West of SCOTS Harness Shop,
Independence, Iowa. ., ~,
GARMENTS made in the latest styles, on
the shortest notice, and ut the, most reasonable
prices. Cutting done, and fits warranted also
good assortment of CLOTHING always on
hand, and fine selection of Cloths.
IL The Fall and Winter Fashion reports
inst received. (2-36-9m
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-10-27
JAMES JAMISoN.
JAMESON & LEWIS,

4 TTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT
~ Law, and Notaries Public will practice
in the several Courts Of this State, will give
strict attention to securing claims, making and
forwarding collections, paying taxes, examin-
ing titles, and all other business entrusted to
them professionally. tt G3-2l-ly
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-10-27

DR.. Johnson told Mrs. Piozzi that be
huffed" his wife SO often about the din
ner not being we'll prepared. that at last
she called to him when about 70 say
grace, with" Nay. Mr.. johnson. do not
make farce OF thanking God for din
ner which in few moments you viii
pronounce not catabie.' 'Es'f
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-10-27
WOODWARD & MARSHALL.

4 TTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT
N 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. t2-l0i
.. .. WOODWARD. ". S. MARSHALL.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-10-27

What wise compensations Proyi-
dence does afford" exclaimed pretty
belle during the gale of Wednesday
the same wind that muses. our crino-
line. blows dust in the eyes Of the wick
ed young men who would take advantage
of our admirable confusion"
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-10-27

Two men, strangers to each other. got
into dispute upon highway. "I will
let you know. sir. that am Mr.. Hodge ="
exclaimed one of them threateningly.-
"Oh. well. l am equal to several of
you." said the other; II am Mr.
Hodges
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-10-27
JED LAKE,

4 TTORNEY & COUNSELOR AT LAW
N Land and General Agent, Independence,
Iowa. Will give prompt attention to all pro-
fessional business entrusted to his care. Money
loaned and investments made on reasonable
terms. Office over VIM. G. Morris's Jewelry
Store, Main street. aH 243ly
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-10-27
G. F. HERR1cK,

DEALER IN WATCHES, CLOCKS AND
- Jcwery, Main street, two doors West of
the Montour House. Independence, Iowa.
U Watches, Clocks, Jewelry and Musical
Instruments Repaired and Warranted, [n'r5'57
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-10-27
DIR. II. II. HUNT,

nrFERS HIS PROFESSIONAL SERv-
" ices to the citizens of Independence and
surrounding country. Office on Main Street,
In Union Block. with w. C. Morris, where
Or at. bis Residence. on Court Street, opposite
O. r. Lsayitt She will answer calls at all
hours Of the day or night. [apl4'59-ly
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-10-27

rINRAVELERS WILL FIND AT THIS HO-
l. tel Good accommodations and courteous at
tsntion. Teamsters kept at regular rates.
August |, 1859. 1920 ly
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-10-27
e. M. VAN DUzEE,

4 TTORNEY & COUNSELOR AT LAW,
IA Independence, Iowa. Office in Stoughton
Hall, Main street.
Also, Agent for the Dubuque Mutual Fire In
suranee Company. (3-23