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The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-03-03

A CRoss-EYEp JoKE-Abutcher, who
was afflicted with that obliquity of vision
known as srabismus, was about slaugh-
,ering bullock, and employed a little
negro boy to stand by the bulls neck,
grasp his horns, and hold his head steady,
SO that he, the butcher, would have a cer-
tainty Of knocking him down. As the
butcher poised his axe in the air, be
seemed to be looking directly at the ne
gro. instead of the bullock
I" Look here. look here, hosay,' ex-
claimed the darkey, with great deal OF
nervous trepidation, !" is you gwine to
strike whar you is lookin %
"Of course | am. you black scoun-
drei, +" was the reply.
"Den you can get somebody else to
hold de bullock" ejaculated the negro
you isn't gwine ter knock dis child's
brains out -
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-03-03

On enc occasion Dr. Bucklsnd. the
geologist was in danger from ,hs falling
stones as he was climbing up the side of
quarry. He WAS told OF bis danger by
the bystanders. Never mind,h says
he, {" the stones know me-"
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-03-03

BEAUTIFULLY SAID.-We make the fol-
lowing beautiful extract on the Home
stead Exemption Law, from letter writ
ten by distinguished Judge of Tennes
see
' Secure to each family, whose labor
may acquire it, little spot of fresh earth
that it may call its own-that viii be an
asylum in times ofadversity, from which
the mother and the children, old age and
infancy, can still draw sustenance and
protection, though misfortune may rob
them Of all else, and they feel they are
still free-still entitled to walk the green
earth, and breathe the free air of heaven,
in defiance of the potency and power of
accumulating wealth and domineering of
the pretending and ambitious. The sa-
credness of that consecrated spot will
make them warriors in time of external
strife. Those shocks of corn,' said
Xenophon, inspire those who raised
them to defend them. The largest of
them in the field is prize exhibited in
the middle Of State to crown the con-
queror.' Secure home to every family
whose labor may obtain one, against the
weakness, vices, or misfortunes of fathers,
and you rivel the affection of the child,
in years of manhood, by stronger bond
than any consideration that could exist.
He viii remember where he gambolled
in early youth, the stream upon whose
flowery banks he felt mothers love,
and the green spot within that little hom
stead, where sleep the loved and the lost" 1"
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-03-03

jenkins youngest daughter adopted
the fashion of expansive skirts at a dan
gerous season. 4 violent cold was the
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-03-03

Ny DEAR" said Mrs. jenkins, aren't
you afraid that Jane has got the consump
ton go
No, my dear" said jenkins. "it's
nothing bat the looping cough"
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1859-05-26

Mr.. MUssELNAN presented the petition of Richard
W. hetey and others in favor of the green grocers
asking that the matter be left to the people at the
next election. Read and laid on the table
Mr.: Cook presented petition from John l..
Woodyear and others asking for the removal cf a
pump located in Dark Lane, near CourtIand street.
Read and referred to the Committee on Water
The ordinance making appropriations for the
year 1893 was taken up, read and adopted.
Inc ordinance authorizing the Board of School
commissioners to purchase ground rent on lot
4I ground % feet front, now occupied by tie Male
high school, belonging to the estate of the late
James - Dahl, providing it could be purchased for
81 $50. Read and adopted.
Mr. McCoMAs presented the report Of the Com
mittee on Highways, in favor of James Balm. Read
and referred to the Committee on Claims.
The report of the Committee on Highways, grant
ing r. L. King and Galloway Cheston permission
to sink well in Lexington sire t. in front of their
property, was read and adopted.
An ordinance authorizing the Street Commits
slo4er to open Telegraph street, from Ross str eet
to IennSylvana avenue, was called up and read.
Mr.. MCPHAGL calling Mr.. Elicott to the chair)
Said that he saw no reason why the ordinance
should be hurried through and moved that it be
laid over until Monday next Adopted.
The Branch then adjourned
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1859-05-26

THE CONDITION or MoDENA.-The European news
is singularly indefinite in regard to the state of
affairs in the Duchy of Modena. Although no d-
rect account has been received of such an event,
illusions are made in the editorial columns of the
London Times to a recent revolt in that State and
the declaration of the Modenese army in favor of
Piedmont. The Florence correspondent of the
Providence journal also makes a similar statement,
bnt if this be true it is at least, very remarkable
that no really definite circumstantial account of
an insurrecton of such Importance has been made
public.
The geographical position of Modena renders its
accession to the dctatorial sway OF Sardinia an
event of considerable Importance. Modena en-
braces an area of two thousand and seventy square
miles, including population estimated in round
numbers at six hundred thousand. The country is
more mountainous than the adjoining duchy of
Parma. The climate is healthy, the plains fertile,
while the provinces of Massa and Carrara re-
nowned all over the world for their mineral
wealth. Modena is conterminOus to the Papal
States on one side, and Sardinia and Parma on the
other while to the southeast it stretches down to
the Mediterranean. The detection of this State
from the Austrian cause would enable the allied
forces to have full command of both sides of the
Po for the greater part of its length.
The present ruler of Modena is Francis V, who
enjoy the title of Duke of Modena and Massa. He
was born in 1919, and ascended to the ducal chair
in lS4G. His family, that Of the house o. Este, is
said to be the most ancient ruling family of Europe,
and though his d0miniOns comparatively insig-
nlhcant IN extent, he IS equal, as far as the mere
aristocracy of birth goes, to the most potent OF
European sovereigns. princess of the ducal
house of Modena has been recently suggested
meet spouse for the young Prince of Wales; and it
was seriously argued by solid substantial English
men that the immense antiquity of the House Of
Modena, and the prodigiously long pedigree of the
young bride, would be fully sufficient to make up
for her comparative lack of dover. The Modenese
sovereign is perfectly aware of his genealogical
supremacy, and like Sir Leicester Dedlock, he is
fully impressed with the belief that his house is
quite as old as the hills, and vastly respecta
Bile.
The sympathies of the Duke Francis V. are de-
cdedly with Austria while his people, Italians in
almost everything that constitutes Italian nation
aity, may naturally be disposed to side with their
Tuscan brethren. The next steamer will probably
bring decisive intelligence in regard to their ru
mored revolt.-N. Y. Post
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La w INTELLIGENCE.

CRIMINAL CoURT.-Hon. Henry Stump Judge
Milton Whitney, Esq, States Attorney, prosecu-
| ting The following occupied the Court yesterday :
| State as. Rachel alias Eliza Parker, indicted for
stealing two pairs of pantaloons, each pair valued
IN the indictment at so cts, the property of Abra-
ham Goldenstein, No. lG Harrison street.
The evidence for the State was to the effect that
| the prisoner came into Goldenstein's store and
wanted to sell some calico; he refused to buy but
! gave the woman some change as a charity: she
| then went out; when halfway across Harrison
street she was noticed by some police officers to
| drop a bundle, which proved to be two pairs of
! pantaoons, the properly of Goldenstein.
| Defence was that she demented from exces-
sve use of whskey, and therefore not accountable
| for her acts.
Verdict, guilty. Sentenced to be sold into slave
ry for three years outside the State. Mclean for
defence.
John Morris, charged with stealing one boat-sail,
valued at 81, the property of John McAster and
also seven bushels of corn, valued at 81 90 four
bags, each valued at Is cts, and so lbs of Manila
rope, valued at 50, the property of Andrew Wood
hall, was arraigned and pleaded not guilty.
No counsel i. 4. McAister appointed by the
Court
William Fay, indicted for the same offences as
Morris, was arraigned and plead not guilty. Slater
appointed counsel.
William Thompson, charged with stealing lot of
women's shoes. palm leaf hats, &C., the property
OF Charles H. Clark, was arraigned and plead not
guilty. Adair for defence
Mary konine, charged with stealing Is yards of
calico belonging to Simon Stern, was arraigned
and plead not guilty. Adar for defence.
The case of Alfred McCluskey and Abby lie
Fleur was fixed for trial on Friday.
The Court adjourned until this morning at 10
O'Clock.
Court or COMMON PLEAs.-Hon. William L. Mar
shall, Judge. The following occupied the Court
yesterday:
st. James Roman Catholic Church u.s. William
Garritee. An appeal from Justice Wheat judy
ment reversed.
William p. Pouder u.s. G. Webster. An apneaI
from Justice Carl. Judgment reversed
Augustus Hillman, Garnishee of Augustus o.
VINE u.s. George Staylor. An appeal from Justice
Morrison. Judgment reversed.
John Hinsley DR.. 5. s. Martin. An appeal
from Justice Wheat. Judgment affirmed.
Assignment for to-day ia to the end of the
docket.
SUPERIOR CoURT.-Hon. u. Collins Lee Judge
The following occupied the Court yesterday:
The American Colonization Society Us. Richard
ii. Atwell and VIM. Steward Appleton. Before
reported. Verdict for plaintiff for 81, ,565.97.
Assignment for to-day 733 to 769.
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1859-05-26

A Two-HEADED GIRL.-They have on exhibition
at Augusta, Georgia, a two-headed girl. The Con-
stitronaiist describes her follows: Her color is
that of dark mulatto, and she appears to be two
girls far two heads, four arms, and four legs
and feet would indicate personal identities; and vet
she has but one body. The spinal column branches
off about the position of the lower portions of the
shoulder blades and connects with the necks and
head of the girl. The abdominal portion seems the
naturally formed body of one person.
The child, we understand, was born in North
Carolina, and is about eight years old. 1t has two
symmetrically formed heads, very handsome faces,
sparkling eyes, and very pleasing in manners, ad-
dress and appearance.
The announcement bill states that, cher mental
faculties of superior order and double there
by enabling her to converse with two persons at
one time, one or different subjects; or one head
may be engaged while the other remains passive.
No difference in the intellectual faculties ofeither
head is perceptble."
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the former and 81 per bb for the latter Pennsylvania
Meal
Grain-There is more Wheat Offering and buyers and
sellers apart in their views the mers generally not
being disposed operate the Sales
of some 2d3OOO bushels however reported in lots,
at 81 eOGlso Tor good aud prime Pennsylvania Western
and Southern red, and 81 S5l 95 for white in quail
~ the latter for choice Rye steady at 95 cts Corn
continues dull and only 4Gl5 COO bushels, mostly
Pennsylvania yellow found buyers 93 in store,
and 93 cts ahoat. Oats unchanged, and Pennsylva
mia are quoted at 55 cts. without much doing
Provisi0nS-The excitement noticed last week has sub
sided and at the extreme rates noticed then not
ohaina5le; the market however, closes with rather
stocks freely and We quote mess pork at SlSdS4
Dbl Beef lis unchanged. Bacon moves off as wanted at
ll(al2c for hams l04Gl0Ec. for sides and S4 "a sHc
for shoulders OF Green Meats sales of 2300 casks
reported at from o. to 0Ec for hams in salt and pickle
the latter for fancy cured 9kc for sides and re for
shoulders in salt Lard is held at l2bc. for bbls and
terces, and l3c for kegs, and very little selling But
the continues dull at &C. for solid and 1Sd4c for roll
Cheese is unchanged and the demand limited. Eggs
lower and quoted at I3c. per dozen.
Seeds-There is very little C!overseed Offering sell
ing, and prices are nominay S5d525 per bushel. Tim
same. sale Of 600 sacks Calcutta Linseed made
some days since, and not before reported SI75 per
bushel.
Whiskey is dull; drudge selling slowly at 30c Penn
sylvania bbls Sic, and Ohio do at SIC. Hhds held
above the views of buyers.
WILMINGTON MARKET, May -Turpentine-sales
yesterday Of 81 bbs at a for virgin $275 yellow dip
and S175 for hard, per $50 lbs. No sales today.
Spirts-Saies yesterday of 300 bbs. at 46H per
gallon, and to-day of 800 do. at same price.
Rosin-Saes yesterday of LAP bbls. Pale at So so,
S4.5 a5.5o per bb and of 165 bbs. low No. at s2d}
s2.37H per bbl To-day LOCO bbls Common changed
hands at $50 per SO lbs.
MARKETS BY TELEGRAPH.
New YORK, May 25.-COtton-Saes to-day OF 500 bales
Prices unchanged. Flour is depressed-Saes of 5000
bbls at decline of Is cts State S55Oa56O Ohio 81 10
al 40 Southern s775. Wheat is heavy-Saes of 10000
bushels; red Southern 1855 cts white 81 Western red $50
for choice Corn has a declining tendency and the
market closed heavy; yellow eOG9+ cts; mixed 81 cts.
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1859-05-26

Miss T., known on the turf at Paris as the fair
Amazon of Washington, was so brilliant at the
races on her horse, jet black, save white star on
the forehead, that her appearance was hailed
everywhere with admiration and applause. A
more lovely person cannot be imagined she guides
playtully the most redOutable courser. Belzebub
the name of Miss T.'s horse, is so untameable and
feroclous, that no rider can mount him, no groom
guide or stall him. He has already killed an
Englishman, named Thomas Dixon, who undertook
to groom him in the stable. Rarey was pOwerless
to tame this terrible animal Three persons only
can approach Belzebub, the first is Miss T. herself
10 her BeZebub is plant gentle and affectionate
as King Charles spaniel. He follows her, he
fawns on her, and kneels that she may mount him.
lie neighs when she approaches. He is proud and
happy to carry her. He paws, he caracoles, he
her word without ever exhibiting the least impa-
tence. Miss I. reciprocates all the affection
which her beautiful horse exhibits, and loves him
as friend. The two other persons who can ap-
prOach BelzebRb, are two young ladies of sixteen
and eigh teen years, Jenny and Kitty Wilkinson
But BelZebub only suffers them, and shows them
no attachment. Jenny and Kitty act as grooms to
Belzebub; they feed and curry him, and walk him
in the morning. Jenny, the youngest of these sis
ters, a slight-ooking child, whose womanly figure
is not yet developed is dressed as a groom, and
follows Miss 7. every time Miss 4. pays visits on
horseback, for no other person hold Bezebub
by the bride when his mistress dismOunts. For
the rest, Miss I. is charming young person: and
has no need to ride Bezebub to be admired She
is handsome girl of the happy age of fresh, bril-
liant and healthful looks. Her figure is beautiful
without being slight she has dark, luxurant hair,
large, flashing black eyes, beautiful arms, pure
complexion, clear and fair her chest we'll rounded,
her hand small and delicate as that of a princess
painted by Velasquez, her foot is neat and very
firm, her voice clear and sonorous. She breathes
all the life and fire of twenty-one Summers. Add
to this that her soul is worthy of this outside-a
soul noble and devcted-a heart passionate with
generous ideas. She has much cleverness and
great courage.
This young lady, this American, who brings 20
her husband dover of six hundred thousand
francs, will soon marry one of the most intelligent
of the French generals. She will follow her hus-
band to Italy. She will make what may be face
tiously termed her nuptia campaign. Belzebub
will go along. The soldiers admire this fine
woman, and the fine horse.-N Y. Tribune
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1859-05-26

CmcuIr CouRT FOR BALTIMORE CoUNTY.-Tow
soNTowN, May 25, lS59.-Before Hon. Judge Price
The case of VIM. J. Lloyd Henry Gunter
An action for the recovery of $50 as damages sus-
tained for breaking hack was resumed, and
verdict in favor of the plaintiff rendered. Motion
flied for a trial,
Henry keiser Us. Robert Feinour and wife,
Judgment on promissory note of $50 reversed.
Same parties for the recovery of Sl0S4 as balance
on account for cutting wood, furnishing milk, &C.
Judgment affirmed.
Joseph Oakes, found guilty of manslaughter on
Tuesday last was to-day sentenced to the peniten-
tiary for the period of five years.
The appeal docket having been gotten through
with, the Court adjourned at an early hour until
tomorrow, when the criminal business will be pro-
ceeded with.
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1859-05-26

New York, May 25.-The Erpress says that in
structions have been sent out by the Persia to Min
lister Mason, instructing him to intimate to the
French Government, thatin case Germany is drawn
into the war this government will not suffer anv
interruption of the service of the Hamburg and
Bremen steamers, now carrying the United States
Mail, as long they do not carry articles contra
band of war.
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1859-05-26
Premiums for Kentucky Tobacco

LOUISVILLE, May 24.-The annual private tobacco
premium awards We're made to-day. The hogshead
which received the first premium for manufactur-
ing purposes, and sold at fifty cents per pound.
The second premium also for manufacturing
purposes, and sold at thirtythree cents Six hogs
head of shipping tobacco received the third pre-
MUM, and was sold at l212 cents per pound. The
first and third lots raised in Green county,
and the second in Taylor county. The competition
for the annual State premiums will take place to-
morrow.
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1859-05-26
later from California per oxerluna Mil

HI' LOUIS, May Z5.-The overland California
Mail. with dates to the I'd inst. has arrived.
A rumor prevailed at Los Angeles that the
steamer Santa Cruz had been detained at Guaymas
and pressed into service by Gen. Esquera, and her
passengers imprisoned.
Considerable bad feeling had been excited be-
tween the Americans and Mexicans along the line
OF Sonora, and several Mexicans had been killed
Walker, the flibuster, had agent at the Gila
mines enrolling volunteers for his expedition.
The passengers from San Francisco deny the
published statement that Gen. Walker, with three
hundred men, had sailed in the steamer Orzaba for
Acapulco.
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1859-05-26
MoNetarg anb GommsrtiaI 8sbitm.
BALTIMORE, May 2j

baltimore, May 20, 1903.
The transactions in Stocks today were quite light but
for most Of the Stocks the list the market was quite
firm and in iances there further improvement in
price. Baltimore and Ohio Railroad advanced u a dol
lar per share There however very little done IN IT.
only 125 shares being sold at the Board 20 at S54 cash.
and 100 at 54 buyers option 60 days 1left of at S54
bid S5i1 asked regular There was nothing done
to-day in Northern Central Railway but it closed at S2O
bid s2OX asked regular way these figures being an ad
vance of the closing quotations of yesterday There
were sales at the Board 81 900 Northern Central Rail-
,yay 1885 bonds 70& and 900 do at II, but they
closed at 70k bid 70% asked There nothing done in
other Railroad bonds. Baltimore and OhiolS75s closed
at So bid sax asked do 1855 81 bid So asked, and
Northwestern Virginia first mortgage at 81 y bid, %
asked For Baltimore City 6s the market is firm.
We sales day of 1900 1855 at e9A and $3.50
lseOs at l0O Sales also Of 5000 Baltimore City per
at 81 City 6s left off at es% bid, 90 asked for
1s76s pan bid leo asked for ss6s 100 bid for old and
e94 bid 100 asked for 1905 For Springfield Min
ing 81 564 bid and Gardner Hill Mining closed at
S24 bid S2H asked regular way.
SALES AT THE BALTIMORE STOCK BOARD.
WEDNESDAY,, May 25, 1852
1870 So SSs4 500 'S5..ii
200 Bait SIS, 50 25 shs B. X o RR. 81
100 '' b60. 54L
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The Charge against Capt Van Welt, United
States Army

LtAVENWOKIH, May Z4.-The charges preferred
against Capt Van Welt by some mule contractors,
during the Utah campaign, generally regarded
here in the light Of persecution. 1t is understood
that aidavits from the parties who represented
as having paid Capt. Van Welt bonus have been
sent to Washington, and that they will effectualy
quash the of his accusers. 1t is also stated
that Capt. Van Welt will demand Court of In
nuirE intn his official
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1859-05-26

ALBANY, May 25.-The Republican National Con-
vention is in session here, considering the question
of the time and place for holding the next National
Convention. The proceedings are strictly private,
but outside, Wheeling and st. Louis are freely
spoken of.
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1859-05-26

Mr.. Cyrus W. Field was to leave for London by
the Persia yesterday to renew his labors, in con-
nection with the Company in London, in connection
with the manufacture during the summer of a new
Atlantic cable. This is to be brought out with all
the new improvements, and fully prepared for lay
ing across the Atlantic early in the summer of next
year. Mr. Field expresses his faith in the ultimate
success OF the enterprise strongly as he did at
its first commencement
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EXPORTS FROM BALTIMORE

WEST lNDlEs-Brig Princess
400 bbis -four Is half do, $50 bushels corn 40 do
beans 40 do peas II half bbl beef II Or do II egh tn
do % hblS pork u half do Il or. do u eighth do
bbls tongues trc hams, so kegs butter $50 tins lard
50 boxes cheese 50 do herring kegs crackers 90 eighth
do bhls do boxes tobacco hhds do. bbls oil 100
boxes candles, shovels, chains lamp TO bDls tar
$4,000 shingles, 1900 feet lumber
KINGSTON JA.--i3r. Schr Lis-ie GOUln.
l,l50 bbls meal, do. -four l half do, hams Dbl
tongues pieces smoked beef boxes oyesters so tons
coal.
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MONTREAL, May 25.-The extension of the tele-
graph line point further down the river is now
completed and the wires are working beautifully
1t is thought that the news by the steamer Hun
garan from Liverpool will be obtained via this
point on Saturday next. The arrangements for
boarding the inward bound steamers is expected to
be more effective than hitherto.