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The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-02-02
NO.. 46.
What it Costs to Fatten Hogs.

1t is we'll that every farmer should un-
derstand what it costs him to fatten his
hogs. In feeding corn it has been ascer
tained that bushel of corn will make
ten and half pounds of pork, gross
Taking this as basis. the following de-
ductions are made, which our farmers
would do we'll to lay by for convenient
reference r,r
When corn costs twelve and half
cents per bushel, the ten and half lbs.
of pork the bushel of corn will make.
cost twelve aud half cents or cent and
quarter per pound. b
When corn costs II cents per bushel.
pork costs cents.
When corn costs 20 cents, pork costs
three cents.
When corn costs 50 cents, pork costs
about 5 cents.
When pork sells for three cents per
pound, gross, the farmer gets % cents
for his corn. at
When pork sells for four cents it pays
33 cents for corn.
When pork sells for cents, it brings
45 cents for the corn which raised and
fattened it.
But these figures may be modified by
circumstances, for instance
The better the stock, the less food re-
quired to raise and fatten; and the more
comfortable your hogs the better they
will thrive.
Again hogs will fatten on half the
grain ground and cooked, that will be re-
quired if fed in the rough state and
much more rapidly. BID
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-02-02

ADvERrlsING.-Discontinuing to advertise
says the Philadelphia Bulletin. is like taking
down ones own sign. 1t is sort of intima
tion of retirement from business, and the peo
pie treat it as such /; or they may regard it a.
evidence that something has gone wrong, which
requires privacy for investigation. Whatever
construction may be put upon it, the result il
disastrous. Now, We advise oil our readers
who may have fallen into the common error a
the season, to come out of their holes, to put ur
their signs once more, and TO advertise in a.
many papers as they did in the best times
While business creates advertising, it is equally
true that advertising creates business. 1t ere.
ates talk and stir in business circles. ana re
minds people that they have no right to b,
leading drones' lives, even though the times are
dull. And even in the worst of times adyertis.
ing always pays well. and the more Of it there
is the greater viii be the circulation of money
and sooner will be restored condition Of pros
perity.. a7- a
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-02-02
Leap Year.

The girls will no doubt have fine times
this year, and if they could induce Con-
gress to pass some such act as the fol-
lowing, passed by the Scotch Parliamen t
IN 1888, specially for leap year, they
might get many a bachelor in a tight
place. However, if they will exercise
their undisputed rights in leap year they
may do SO at any rate. The gallant
Seotchmen enacted as follows.
1t is statut and ordaint that during
the rein of her maist blssit Magestie, ilk
forth year, known as leap year, ilk mai
den loyed of bath high and low estait
shall hae liberty 10 bespeak ye man she
likes albyit, gif he refuses to tax hir to
be his VIII, he shall be mulced in ye sum
of ane pounds { f1 or less as his estate
moi ce, except aud avis gif he he can
make it appear that he is betrothed to
ane woman. that he then shall be Free,
Good fol the Scotch of six centuries
ago
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-02-02

Mason & DIxoN's LrNE.-On the tn
of August, 1863, Thomas and Richard
Penn, and Lord Baltimore, being to-
gether in London, agreed with Charles
Mason and jeremiah Dixon, two mathe-
matte ians and surveyors, to mark, run
out, settle, and fix the boundary line be-
tween Maryland on the one hand. and
Delaware and Pennsylvania on the other.
Mason and Dixon landed in Philadel-
phia on the 18th of November following,
and began their work at once. They
adopted the peninsular lines. and the rad
ius and tangent point of the circular of
their predecessors. They next ascertain
ed the northeastern coast of Maryland,
and proceeded to run the dividing paral-
lei of latitude. They pursued this paral-
lei a distance Of % miles, 18 chains and
2l links, from the place Of the beginning
at the N. E. corner of Maryland, to the
bottom Of valley on Drunkard Greek,
where an Indian war path crossed the
route, and here, on the 10Th of Novem-
ber, l767-ninety-two years ago-their
Indian escort told them it was the will of
the Sioux Nation that the surveys should
cease, and they terminated accordingly,
leaving SO miles, 6 chains and so links
as the exact distance remaining to be
run west to the Southwest angle of Penn
sylvania, not far from the Board Tree
Tunnel on the Baltimore and Ohio Rail
road. Dixon died in Durham. England,
1867 Mason died in Pennsylvania, 1887.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-02-02


A HARD CAsE.-The New Haven
Palladium says that Captain Mayo, OF
Bangor, Me-, arrived in that city few
days since with his vessel, the Romp,
and made a statement of rather hard
treatment at the hands of the State oil
Virginia. After the Harper's Ferry af
fair, Gov. Wise issued an order that the
captain of any vessel leaving harbor oil
the State without first giving him in
formation, should be subjected to fine
of $500. Capt. Mayo, who has been
engaged in the coasting trade, and who
knew nothing of this law, entered har-
Dor of Virginia, landed his cargo, took
in another for New Haven, procured the
proper clearance papers, aud set SAIL
He was obliged, however, to return, on
account Of head winds, and, upon touch
ing the land, was boarded by Virginia
officers and ordered to pay the fine OF
$500. AS he was unable to pay the fine,
his vessel and cargo were taken posses
sion of by the authorities, who also de-
manded his papers, but these he refu sed
to give up. The Captain in vain en-
deavored to obtain redress from u. s.
Court in session there, but finally sue
ceeded in raising the necessary sum in
Boston, now swelled by the costs to
500. which he paid over, when his yes
sci was released from custody. Traveller.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-02-02

friends, in the place where / used to live
who would be glad to come and boar
with u.s. alf f.o6 sc. :r
Do you q asked Hiram with eager
ness. That's good idea. 1t will saw
the expense of advertising
Yes, said Mrs. Appleton. That i
very true. However, it will be necessar,
to go and see them, and. that will cos
something. -l
How much 2
A dollar and thirty-seven cents eacl
way, returned his wife. .f 81
- That will make two seventy five,
said Hiram. III give you three
The extra quarter will do for miscellane
Gus expenses = -
This was an unexampled stroke of gen
orosity on the part of Mr.. Appleton ; bu
the thought of the profits which he wa.
going to make, made him feel unusually
generous.
How long will you be gomez asked
Hiram. re II ad ! ( Is =r#f
IarJ' That will depend little on, circum
stances. l think can be back by the
end Of the week.
And you feel pretty sure of bringing
back some boarders?' q. III 9tA
] think l can promise you six a
least. said his wife confidently.
Six J returned Hiram with satisfac
ton. Six, at three dollars week, will
make eighteen dollars. Then the actua
cost of boarding them need not be more
than dollar piece. That will make
twelve dollars clear weekly, or six hun
dred dollars year.
This was very gratifying calculation
and Hiram awaited his wife's return Will
eagerness. 9il G.
On Saturday night the stage stopped
at the door. 1t appeared to be unusual
ly full.
Mrs. Appleton got out first. Their
successfully alighted three boys and
three girls, varying in age from ffteer
to FIVE.
So they're all children, said Hiram a
little bewildered
Yes said his wife. please help the
driver in with their trunks
They won't eat so much as if they
were grown thought Hiram, as he pro,
ceed to do what was assigned him.
At length they were all in'the house
baggage and all, and the driver had de-
parted.
What are their names ? asked Hi
ram, looking about him.
Their last name is Jones. They are
my children by my first husband
What!' exclaimed Hiram aghast.
Aint they boarders p
'Of course. This will be their home
henceforth. Where should they board
but with their new father?'
Poor Hiram = He raved and storm
ed, but to no effect. The widow and her
children had gained foot-hold, and they
kept it.
Whenever anybody speaks to him,
now about the profits of keeping board
ers, he shakes his head, and looks mel
ancholy.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-02-02

CAUTION TO CLERGYMEy.-Rey. A. S. Finch
publishes in the Brock port advertiser a card Of
warning to the public, and his brethren, the
the clergy in particular, agansta woman whom
he married early last fall, and who has since
deserted and ruined him. He explains how his
ruin was accomplished. While attending the
Brockport Camp Meeting, woman, small in
stature, wearing specs, and prepossessing in ap-
pearance, appeared, pursued him in a carriage
told him of her esteem, and how much she was
worth, and induced him to marry her. He con
sented, the knot was tied, and she, having ac-
compished his ruin, forsook him, probably to
md another victim. Mr.. Finch asserts in his
card, that this woman had served two men. at
least, in the same way before-one residing at
Bellevue, c. W.. the other in Wisconsin. The
Wisconsin man she left in destitute condition
with three children to provide for Lest she
may intlict similar outrages upon others of our
sex, we give this much publicity to the state
ment. Ciergymen, who may be single--sus
ceptible to the influences of the sex-to the
Establishments of fortune, should beware of fe-
males small In stature, prepossessing in appear
anee, wearing specs. pretending to the possess
ION OF great wealth, and who pursue men in
carriages to effect their ruin .-Rochester Union
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-02-02
WARDS Ice BoAT.-Wiard,s ice

WARDS Ice WARDS ice boat
was put into successful operation at Prai-
RE du Chen on the llth inst. and proves
decided success. The trial trip TO La.
fayette. distance of thirty-two miles.
was made in 2: 10. returning in two
hours and carrying twenty passengers.
On the 18th inst, Mt P NJ, the boat left
with large party for Galena. instead of
st. Paul, on account of there being less
snow on the ice in that direction. {.
Prof. Wizard hopes to make the trip
from Prairie du Chen to Dunleith in less
than five hours. The inventor and his
friends are greatly elated with the success
OF the Ice Boat. which will prove a new
era IN steam navigation. Orders have
been given for the construction of ano,h-
er Ice Boat, which, when completed,
will run between Galena and Prairie du
Chien.-Rocktord News.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-02-02
Boston, Jan. 81,

The Mayor Of Lawrence, and the Com
mittee of Relief, having in charge the
distribution of the funds contributed to
the aid Of the Pemberton mill sufferers.
announce to the public that so generous
have been the contributions in money
and clothing from every quarter. that no
more assistance than what has already
been sent, with what is now pledged and
subscribed, will be needed to provide for
the wants Of all those who are really
needy.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-02-02

WHAT DEAR LITTLE HEROINE ON Fr;3ov
afternoon a fatal accident happened to little
girl, daughter of Mr.. Cole; resi- ding seven miles
south OF this city, on the Hornelake road. The
little girl, whose age was seven years. was play
ingin the house with her twin brother, when
be, in the wantonness OF sport, seized a gun and
fired at her, seventeen buckshot taking effect in
her throat She Immediately ran toward the
door, where meeting her mother, she exclaimed !:
p" Brother didn't go to do is,' and died almost
Immediately Memphis Bulletin. e
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-02-02

The Two Canadas have an area of
25o,ooo square miles. with population
of over 1000, 900; New Brunswick o.
600 square miles, population of 225. 900;
Nova Scotia 1s,746 square miles, and a
population of 800, 900; Prince Edwards
Island is 2,l35, with population OF
72,39s; Newfoundland of 81, 600 square
miles, with a population of l2O, 600
total area 553, 446 square miles. and an
aggregate population of 5000, o,oOO.8T
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-02-02
A correspondent of the New York 7sibua,

a correspondent Of the New York Tribune
addresses Charles O'Connor thus
Years ago, as the story goes, you, sir, knelt
by your fathers side in a Catholic church in
this city, while mass was being celebrated by a
priest who was as black as ebony Did Won
then believe sir, that the sacrifice was neffectu
al because it was offered up by a negro? And
when the black hand signed the cross, and
blessed You and all around you, did you believe
the blessing imperative because the anointed
African who gave it was perverted into priest
from the true position which the Almighty (ac-
cording to you, sir,) designed for him; the
Slave of man instead of the Servant of God, a
thing instead of being.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-02-02
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From the National Era.
Going Up and Coming Down.

This is a simple song, tits true,
Ny songs are never over nice;
And yet | III try and scatter through
little pinch Of good advice.
Then listen, pompous friend, and learn
Never to boast of much renown; aeguatt
For fortunes wheel is on the turn,
And soine go up, and some go down.
| know o vast amount of stocks,
A vast amount of pride insures;y rr
But fate has picked SO many locks,
Lwonldn't like to warrant yours 3Rae5A
Remember, then, and never spurn
The one whose hand is hard and brown;
For he is likely to COUP fie a3I ~ asr
And you are likely to come down.
Another thing you will agree, sgua9s Hl
(The truth may be as well confessed,)
That Goldfish Aristocracy" Il o& A
Is but soALY thing at best.
And the fishes large and strong,
May seek the little ones to drown, f:v
Yet fishes all, both great and small,
Are going up, and coming down.
Our lives are full of chance and change,
And CHANGE, you know, is never sure;
And 'twere doctrine new and strange,
That places high are most secure. '4.+-'
And though the tickle god may smile,19d saf
And yield the scepter and the crown;
'Tis only for a little while. ". -.
Then goes up, and A goes down.
This world for you ana me, my friend,
Hath something more than pounds and pence
Then let me humbly recommend 5e'a aH
A little use of common sense ,F
Thus lay all pride Of place aside,
And have care on whom yoa frown;
For fear you'll see him going up,
When you are only coming down.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-02-02

We heard of an old gentleman who
had three daughters. all of whom were
marriageable. A young fellow went a
wooing the youngest, and finally got her
consent to take him for better or for
worse" Upon application 10 the old
gentleman for his consent, he flew into
violent rage. declaring that no man
should "pick his daughters in that
way" and if he wished to get into his
family he might marry the Oldest, or
leave the house forthwith. 5
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-02-02
M. BERBER1CH,

MERCHANT TAILOR, MAIN STREET,
wi three doors East of the Montour House,
Independence, Iowa AA@
GARMENTS made in the latest styles, on
the shortest notice, and at the most reasonable
prices. Cutting done, and fits warranted also,
good assortment Of CLOTHING always on
hand, and fine selection of Cloths
GT The Fall and Winter Fashion reports
ust received. 1886 9m
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w. q. DONNAN,

"A TTORNEY 4 COUNSELOR AT LAW,
"a Land and General Agent and Notary
Public, Treasurer 4 Recorders Office, Indepen-
dence, Iowa. f.g ,e.~ ;st- -,ifosf'tse,
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
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Senator WigfaIl.

Several years ago Mr.. Wigfall, the new U. S
Senator from Texas, was resident of South
Carolina, and member of the Legislature from
that State. A difficulty arose between him and
Mr. Brooks, the father of the late Mr.. Preston
Brooks, and Mr.. Wigfall posted Mr. Brooks as
rascal and coward after the Southern fashion
Mr. Bird, a son Of the then wife of Mr.. Brooks
came to town about the time, but in ignorance
of the difficulty, called on Mr.. Wigfal, with
whom he was on friendly terms, and invited
him to his then approaching wedding. The two
gentlemen were proceeding through the street
together, when the placard in question attracted
Mr. Birds attention. Turning at once to Mr.
"igfall he asked if he, Mr.. w was lis author.
Mr.. " responded that he was. Mr.. Bird then
said he would tear it down. Mr.. w. forbade
him at his peril. Mr. B., however, did it. A
shooting affray Immediately followed, in which
Mr.. Bird was killed by Mr.. wigfall A son of
Mr.. Brooks, sen., then took up the quarrel and
challenged Mr. Wigfall. They met Mr. Wig
fall received Mr.. Brooks's fire unharned, and
then discharged his pistol in the air The duel
was at this point arrested. Immediately after
ward Mr.. Wigfall received a second challenge
from Preston S. Brooks, known subsequently, for
his assault on Senator Sumner. This challenge
Mr.. Wigfall declined to accept. The quarrel,
however, was not allowed to sutside, and to
avoid further bloodshed, Mr.. Wigfan soon af-
ter withdrew from the State and removed to
Texas, where he has since resided From his
seclusion thence he has now emerged into the
Senate of the United States.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-02-02
WOODWARD & MARSHALL.

4 TTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT
"a Law, General Land Agents and Notaries
Public, Independence. Buchanan county, Iowa
VIII practice in the different Courts of this
State. Also attend promptly to SECURIN G
CLAIMS, Making Collections, Paying Taxes,
Conveyancing. DC. 'f Ah.s'2-A [2-lOI
J. .. wooDwAHD.QL .hIAa ". s. MARSHALL.
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JED LAKE,

"A TTORNEY & COUNSELOR AT LAW,
"A 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. a FasaF3n1 [2-43-ly
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-02-02
JAMES JAMISON.
A. d. LEWIS,
JAMESON & LEWIS.

A TTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT
"A. 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 iaH [3-2l-ly
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-02-02

A CoNTRADIcTIoN.-The Washington
CORES pondent of the New York Tribune
says There is not particle of found
alton for the charge that Mr.. Seward has
advised or countenanced the withdrawal
of Mr.. Sherman. The contrary is true
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-02-02
G. e. LA9HRoP.

A TTORNEY AT LAW & INSURANCE
"A, 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. g4f
Feb. IL. 1859. ,... (249
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-02-02

A country dominic had a hundred
boys and no assistant. 9 / wonder how
you manage them," said friend, "with-
out help" Ah,' was his answer, {"
could manage the hundred boys well
enough, it's the two hundred parents
that trouble me-there's no managing
Mem."
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-02-02
c. F. HERRICK,

nEALER IN WATCHES, CLOCKS AND
L. Jewelry, Main street, two doors West of
she Montour House, Independence, Iowa.
gT Watches, Clocks, Jewelry and Musical
Instruments Repaired and Warranted. [n'r5'57
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-02-02

Pope Gregory XVI. no more remote
ly than the year 1887, promulgated a
solemn Bull, most severely castigat.
ing all those who /" should preach OF
teach that it slavery is lawful"
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-02-02

A Scotch parson praying after youn-
ger brother had preached, said Lord
bless the young servant; and with thy
great wisdom prick him with thy Spiril
and lot the wind out of him."
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-02-02

Father" said four year old. /"
think you're fool" Why, my child ."
Z" Cause you brought that baby here
when mother was SICK
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-02-02

A boy was asked one day what made
him SO dirty. and his reply was . / am
made. so they tell me. Of the dust of the
earth. and reckon that it's work.n'
out"
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-02-02

The young lady who burst into tears
has been put together again. aud is now
Wearing hoops to prevent recurrence
of the accident
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e M. VAN DUZEE.

4 TTORNEI d COUNSELOR AT LAW,
~ Independence, owa. Office in Stonghton
Hall, Main street.
Also. Agent for the Dubuque Mutual Fire In
sgrance Company 1923
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-02-02

A gentleman rode up to public house
in the country and asked, who is the
master Of this house 90 e.i
Il am, sir" replied the landlord ;
+" my wife has been dead about three
weeks" ,.s. f....
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QUAsQUEToN HOTEL,

Brick Block, Main Street, Quasqueton, Iowa
A. P. BURRHUS, PRopRI rroR,
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a., is E ) y. C. IEkEL,
BOOT AND SHOE MAKER,
One Door West Of St. Charles saloon, II
IHDEPENDENcE.. 4ao9W IOWA

A LII KINDS OF BOOTS AND SHOES
"a manufactured to order. in the best style,
and at the lowest prices 5ml5 - 1of - I
D Repairing done CHEAPER and BET
TER than any other shop in Independence
Gall and satisfy yourselves. So I3-ls.Iy
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HNRAYELERS WILL FIND AT THIS HO-
u tel Good accommodations and courteous at
tention. Transfers kept at regular rates.
August l, 1859. 20-ly
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COUNTY OFFICERS.


q 'a Corner Of Second and Grore Streets,
FAIRBANK, BUCHANAN COUNTY, Iowa
H u. MYERS, Proprietor
HNRAVELERS WILL FIND AN EXCEL
Il lent Larder, good attendance, first-rate
stablng, and reasonable prices at this Hotel
Jan. IL, 1860. AAA afRa% (6m
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-02-02

Ladies wear corsets from instinct,
natural love OF being squeezed. 51ia
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DIR. II. H. HUNT,

nFFERs 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 his Residence, on Court Street, opposite
G. F. rLeavitt's-he will answer calls at all
hours OF the day or night (apl459-ly