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The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-09-25
IloW is EhiSl

The Columbus Fact says il always re-
garded Judge Douglas as political
rickster, but finds fresh evidence of the
fact in speech Of Hon S. c. Cox in that
county, a few days ago. Ii says OF Cox:
He said he had been blamed by some
for his vote on the " English bill" but
he stated distinctly that he had consulted
with Judge Douglas, and that he advised
aud approved OF the vote Judge Doug
las himself, when the bill came 10 the
Senate, voted against it, although il was
in exactly the shape in which he had ad-
vised his friend Cox to support it. Here
is testimony against Judge Douglas,
which Mr.. Cox got from his own mouth
10 show that demagogua can play upon
both sides of the same question. Doug
las knew that tile vote OF Cox would be
necessary to carry the bill through the
House, and therefore instructed him how
to vote. When it came 10 the Senate he
knew il would pass without his vote, and
he voted against il, thus playing upon
both sides of the question Can any
Democrat. consistently or honestly, vote
for man who, according TO the testimo
ny Of ). q. Cox, has been thus double
faced and deceitiul Mr.. Cox states i
upon the stump in ever township il
which he speaks, and while a few o
Judge Douglass friends deny il, wha
does their denial amount 10 MIR. Cox
who knows exactly tie conversation
which took place between him and Judg'
Douglas Cox claims no merit !or thl
vote, except obedience to the request Q
Douglas.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-09-25

TuE LARGEST PRISrING Pass ~ rnE
WoRLp.-At tho printing house Of the
Appletons in New York, is press made
expressly for Webster's Spelling Book,
which prints both sides at once. As tbis
is the only press Of lis kind in existence,
so Wehster's Speller" is the only book
requiring . press 50 rapid, and on which
n single book IS being printed without
interruption from January to December.
The sale Of Nehster's Speller" amounts
10 more than one million per annum, aud
Pile in the United States Such book
is manifestly the growth of many years
and. planted in our schools, It bear'
abuudantly the fruits Of progress and
civilization
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-09-25
y 0 t I y
Only Waiting.

IA very aged Christian who was so poor
be in an alms-house, was asked what he W
Ding now. He replied, Only waiting."l
Only waiting till the shadows
Are a little longer grown
Only waiting till the glimmcr
OF the days last beam is flown
Till the night of earth is faded
From the heart once full of day
Till the stars of heaven are breaking
Through the the twilight soft and gay
Only waiting till the reapers
Have the last sheaf gathered home
For the Summer time is faded,
And the Autumn winds have come.
Quickly, reapers, gather quickly
The last ripe hours of my heart
For the bloom of life is withered,
And | hasten to depart
Only waiting till the angels
Open wide the mystic gate
AT whose feet long have fingered,
Weary, poor, and desolate
Even now | hear the foot steps,
And their voices, far away
lfthey call me, am waiting,
Only waiting to obey.
Only waiting till the shadows
Are a little longer grown
Only waiting till the glimmer
OF the days last beam is flown:
Then from out the gathered darkness,
Holy, deathless stars shall rise,
BY whose light my soul shall gladly
Tread its pathway to the skies.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-09-25

Wholesale SLAUGHTER or WIrCuEs.
During the seventeenth century. 20,
900 persons are said 10 have been put To
death for witchcraft ia England alone In
Scotland the number was probably, in
proportion TO the population, much great
er for ii is certain that. even in the last
forty years Of the sixteenth century, the
executions were not fewer than 1900.
In 1854 the madness may be said t.
have reached the highest pitch for in
that year occurred the celebrated ease of
the Lancashire witches, in which eight
innocent persons We're deprived Of their
lives by the ineoherent talsehoods OF "A
mischievous urchin. The civil war, far
from suspeuding the prosecution, seems
il possible. 10 have redoubled it. In 10
4i-l5 the Infamous Matthew Hopkins
was able to earn comfortable subsis.
tence by the profession Of witch finder,
which he exercised. not indeed without
occasional suspicion. but still with gen
eral success. And even twenty wears
later, the delusion was still sanctioned
bv the most venerable name Of the Eng
lish law for ii was in 1854, that the eX
cellent Sir Matthew Hale, after trial
conducted with his usual good sense
condemned two women to death rs witch
es, both Of whom were executed accor.
dingly.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-09-25

CHARACTER Is PowER-It is often
said that knowledge is power--and this
is true. Skill or faculty Of any kind car
ries with it superiority. So, in certain
extent, wealth is power, and rank is pow
er, and intellect is power, and genius has
a transcendent gift Of mastery over men.
But higher, purer, better than all, more
constant in its influence, more lasting in
its sway, is the power Of chaIacter-that
power which emanates from 4 pure and
lofty mind. Take any community, who
is the man of the most influence to
whom DO all look up with reverence ?
Not the smartest' man, nor the clever
est politician, nor the most brilliant talk
er, but he, who in a long course of years,
tried by the extremes of prosperity and
adversely, has approved himself to the
Judgment of his neighbors and Of all who
have seen his life, as worthy to be called
,eiSc aud good
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-09-25

1t is stated in the Bangor Union that
Mr.. Burlingame, Of Massachusetts,, used
the following language atarecent speech
in that city
Coltax, Frank Blair and myself, have
had frequent private interviews with Mr..
Douglas in his own house. On those
occasions Mr.. Douglas freely made use
of expressions OF the deepest Indignation
against Southern dictation. | also had
a private interview with Mr.. Douglas
CONTINUED Mr.. Burlmgame, on the oc-
casion OF his first late visit to Boston. -
Mr.. Douglas then made use of the follow.
ing language: Burlingame, l am Sena-
tor for six years | have got Joe Lane 5
head in a basket, and shall soon have
Slidel's. Bright's and Fitch's. Wont it
be splendid sight, BurIingame to see
McDougaI return from California, Baker
from Oregon, and Douglas and :" Old
Abe at Washington togeiher--for the
next President is to come from Iii.
nois 2"
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-09-25
w. q. DOMAIN,

A TTORNEY d COUNSELOR AT LAW,
u Land and General Agent and Notary
Public, Treasurer d. Recorders Office, lndepen-
dancc, Iowa.
Is prepared to attend with promptncss TO all
business pertaining to his Profession. Especial
attention given to Collecting, Conyeyancing
Paying taxes, Examining titles, dc. ieG- 81
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-09-25

4 CoSsclESrIoUs FARMER Farmer 7
Johnson. who had got his hay in, saw
that large quantity of his neighbor
Jones, was down on Sunday afternoon
when il looked like rain, and he hurried
over with all his men to lend hand ii
getting il into the barn. Jones and AL
his boys were gone and Mrs. Jones said
that her husband thought no good eY'
er came Of working Sundays, aud so he
and the boys had gone out on the pond
fshin."
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-09-25
a. d. LEWIS
JAMES J AMISON.
NISUN. n
JAMESON & LEWIS,

1 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
lng stiles, and all other business entrusted to
them professionally T3-2l-ly
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-09-25
c.. E. LATHROP,

4 TTORNEY AT LAW d INSURANCE
~ Agent, Independence, Iowa. Will prae-
lice in the several Courts of this Judicial Dis
Lriet, and attend to any business entrusted to
his care with promptness and despatch.
Insurance Policies in the Phenlx Company
Of Hartford, CT, issued on reasonable terms
and without delay.
Feb. II, 1889 (2-lg
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-09-25
Z. s. WOODWARD.
WOODWARD & MARSHALL,

4 TTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT
N Law, General Land Agents and Notaries
Public, Independence, Buchanan county, Iowa.
VIII practice III the different Courts of this
State Also attend promptly to SECURING
CLAIMS, Making Collections, Paying Taxes,
Coayeyancing, Gc. 2-l3
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-09-25
M. D. wELBOURN,
TAILOR,

NTOULD INFORM THE CITIZENS OF
W Buchanan county that he has again
commenced business and may be found one
door East of the Presbyterian Church, lnde-
pendence. Everything in his line done eheapy
and promptly
February 8, 1860
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-09-25
JED LAKE,

1 TTORNEY L COUNSELOR AT LAW
Z y Land and General Agent, Independence
owa. Will give prompt attention to all pro.
lessional business entrusted to his care. Money
loaned and investments made Oh reasonable
terms Office over VIM G. Mouis's Jewelry
store, Main street. 2-43- ly
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-09-25

4 man named Mueller. Of New York
has invented perfect fire extinguisher
al last. Several successful experiments
have been made upon ignited rosin, and
turpentine, an! cotton on fire N close
room. They test il this week upon cot
ton in a ships hold Il is a compound
in The form ofpowlev.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-09-25
T. FINNEGAN,

4 TTORNEY e. COUNSELOR AT LAW,
~ Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa
VIII give strict attention to all business entrust-
Cd TO his care. Office opposite the Montour
House.
April 25, 1860. 4-6-ly
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-09-25

BLACK BIRDS IN MINNEsorA-We see
j reported that in the neighborhood OF
the Minnesota river. black birds are
making sad havoc with com and oats
They come in clouds. and have become
So accustomed TO the discharge of guns.
that this method Of driving them oil is
utterly Intellectual
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-09-25

a sheet OF tissue paper I'm, been on
exhibition at Colston, Devonshire. The
measure in length is four miles. and in
breadth i feet 3 inches The weight of
il is but one hundred aud nine, >i>
pounds.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-09-25

Julius is evidently well acquainted
with the diagnosis OF his own disease
His explanation is clear as mud, and
must be satisfactory 10 all
julius, is you better dis ere morn
Ing %
No, | was better yesterday, but got
ober dat.
Am dere no hopes den ob your dis.
cobery -
Di>cobcry ob what"
Your discobery from de conbeles-
cence what what am fotchin YOU on your
back 80
Dat depen's Mr.. Snow, altogeder on
on de pgognostication which amplify de
desease. Should dey continuate iatually,
de doctor links Use = gone nisger :;
should dey not continuate latually, he
hopes dis colored individual won't die
till anoler time. As | said atore, it all
'pends on de prognostics of de case, an
till desc come 10 head, dere am no tell
ing whedder dis niger will come to a
discrimination or not"
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-09-25

short time ago man became
50 completely wrapped IN thought
that he was tied up. labelled and sent of
on the FIRST train OF ideas
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-09-25

Patlander, fresh from The so3. aud anN
ious TO secure 4 humming bind. caught
a large bee instead /, stung him. when
Pat instantly exclaimed llouly No
scs How hot his liltle ful is -
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-09-25

The following are the places Of note
in the county OF Hanover. Virginia =
Negro Foot. He'll Town, Buzzard Roost.
Ball Ring, Dog Town. Free Negro Town,
Pole Cat, Negationburg and Texas.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-09-25

CEor OF Wheat ~ TIE L Sit is
estimated tia, The Wheat Crop of he Z.
>. in 1860 will not be far from lour
hundred million a. lu4.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-09-25
THE GUARDIAN.
PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY,
BY RICH & JORDA AN,
o. fce in Wilcor's Brick Block, Second Floor
Terms: 81, SO per Annum, in Advance.
BUSINESS CARDS.
DIR. n. H. HUNT.

OFFERS HIS PROFESSIONAL SERV-
~ ices to the citizens of independence and
surrounding country. Office on Main Street,
in Union Block, with w. C. Morris, where
OF at his Residence, on Court Street, opposite
O. T. Leavitt's-he will answer calls at all
hours of the day or night. [apl4 459-ly
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-09-25

The number OF beef cattle consumed
IN New York IS ! 600 weekly. averaging
500 piece. making ever Si2,ooo,oou
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-09-25

We see" sand Swift, in one OF bis
most sarcastic moods. wha. God Al
mighty thinks OF riches, by the people
70 whom ho gives them"
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-09-25

\ butchers boy running against a gen
.lomsn with his tray, made him eNclaim
I The deuce take the tray z" SIR"
said the lad, " the deuce cant take he
'ray -
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-09-25

And 10 now prepared TO do any work in her
line, on short notice, and invites the Ladies of
Independence and vicinity to call and examine
her goods before purchasing, as she tiatters her
self that she can please those who may favor
her with Il call
April 81 1860 (36
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-09-25
VIM. G.. JOHNSON,
II A / l. O r /.

4 NY GENTLEMAN WISHING A GOOD
n fitting and wel-made Garment, should
20 TO Johnson's,
Ocer Ca6aH d Closes Grocery Store,
Opposite the Montour House, Main street. In
dependence, Iowa.
Particular attention paid 10 Cutting Garments.
June l3, 1860. (6m
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-09-25

MIGurY PARncuLAR- Lawyers are
some times very particular. The other
day one of these learned and amiable
gentleman was waited upon by young
man who wished his advice, and began
by saying:
My father died and made will"
Is it possible ? never heard Of
such thing" answered the lawyer.
II thought it happened every day"
said the young man but II there is to
be any difficulty about il, had better
give You u fee 10 attend u the busi,
ness"
The fee WAS given aud the lawyer OBJ
served;
Oh, think know what YOU mean.
You mean that your father made a will
aud died"
Yes, yes that must be it,"
During the critical period antecedent
TO the Charleston Convention. Mr.. Doug
las was greatly afflicted The telegraph
was daily telling us Of the illness OF the
Judge. Now. however, his health is re-
markable We don't hear word about
sore throat, gout in the stomach, plcuri-
sy. dysentery, bellyaehe, or anything Of
the kind Gin. Com.
LEAP GEAR.-A correspondent sends
10 an exchange the following lines on leap
year OF course, ladies' will take the
hint:
Then lct us nerve our bashful hearts.
And qu,ll each timil doubt
i And raise our dropping hopes, and smooth
Our wr,nkied tyAtups out
/ Aud write thyr9n ia letters plain
That those may ryad who rua--
4 " PgorusAlS THANKFULLY EyCEgyEp
L TIL EtGurCEN SIXTY +oNE !"
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-09-25

Extraordinary Elopement Mrs Jones'
doc with Mrs. Smith 5 diuner,
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-09-25

A very aged Christian who was so poor as
to be in an aims house, was asked what he was
doing now. He replied, Only waiting"
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ON, v,,.r,ps pl.e. Correspondence.
OLD PoIxr COMFORT, Va,
H-x..n Hof.l lulu u 19f

OLD POINT COMfOhTs va
Hggeia Hotel, July %, 1850 )
The Hon Jacob Thompson, Secretary of the
Interior with his family, arrived here this morn
ing and will tarry some weeks. The secretary
Of War is expected IN a few days. =.
The crowd at the Hygeia 10 considerably fhinned
off, but there Is a fine company Of some three hum
dred and upwards remaining to take advantage
of the grezser and comfort left for those Who
tarry Now, indeed, IL the time to be at this
summer resort. From this time forward TO the
18th of October the weather is rarely ever too hot
or too COOL the fish, which constitute one of the
chief luxuries Of this region, are becoming every
day finer and more abundant the hog nsh aoso-
lutely superb, and the sheepshcad in their prime
aud Of disease there is more danger than IN the
month of balmy May. / am Informed by the sur
geon of the pest and the resident physicians Of the
vicinity that il is healthy at Old Point Comfort
in August, September, and October as at any other
season Of the year. and that q case Of malarious
disease has never been known TO originate here.
Those who would have good apartments, and
reap In full degree the recreations and luKures Of
the seaboard. should come hither now.
perceive from a card Of the proprietors that the
terms will be reduced, after the LIST Of August 70
Sl2 SO per week or 50 per day.
Last week a sutler was selected for this military
post in place Of DIR Banks, the former incumbent.
There were some forty odd candidates; but the
council Of administration conferred the appoint
ment on Mr.. John s. Moody, the popular caterer
fer the II ygeia, who was not a candidate hig b
compliment, but well deserved
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PROGRESS OF SPAIN AND CUBA-The annual
report on foreign commerce contains much in
formation of general as well as commercial
character The accounts from Spain show, to
use the words OF the Consul at Malaga, that
Spain has been advancing in prosperity and
power for a number Of years past The nation
is now alive to the progress Of the age, as is
evinced by the construction of railroads and the
introduction throughout the kingdom of the
magnetic telegraph. Ii appears from these re-
ports that Cuba is remarkably prosperous, and
that her agricultural and commercial wealth and
prosperity are to be increased by the extensive
Introduction Of the cotton culture. There are
large tracts Of unoccupied land in Cuba that can
be employed for THAI purpose.
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The GREAT EAsTKRN.-This mammoth ship
will sail from New York this afternoon on an
excursion to Cape May, and is to return to New
York on "Wednesday. 1t is not improbable that
she viii convey to Cape May between two and
three thousand excursionists, for whom she has
abundant accommodations She will sail from
New York for Chesapeake Bay on the I'd August,
arrive at Old Point Comfort on the next day, and
be exhibited there on the 4th. She will then pro-
coed to Annapolis Roads, and be exhibited there
from the 9th to the 10th of August after which
she will return to New York, and viii sail thence
for England on the 10TH.
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The CENSUS RETURNS is expected that the
returns Of the eighth census will be received in
large numbers during the latter part Of the coming
month. Many Of the assistants have completed
the enumeration, and are preparing the copies re-
quired by law to be made. The law and instruc-
tons make 1t obligatory the assistant to file bis
original return with the county clerk soon as
he has made two copies. Every page OF the
copies he is to subscribe with his own hand, and
certify on the last page Of each set that they are
exact copies of the original. These copies are to
be transmitted to the marshals, who certify the
fact to the superintendent Of census when a trea,
ury draft for Onehalf the earnings of the assistant
will be transmitted-the other half to await a par
ticular examination OF the returns
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Presidents Mounted Guard,


OF WARRINGTON CITY,
Take great pleasure in announcing 70 the public
their intention 20 hold g GRAND CAVALRY
TOIRNAMENr AND PIC MIC At AIRING
Wv q MONDAY. AUsusr 9Th.
This will be a strict military arrangement, as
practiced in the cavalry school exercise, and
will contend for the prizes but members OF the
The following named gentlemen Rave kindly con
scented to act ia the position assigned them:
JCDGEs.
HO1. J. Ii. Floyd. Secretary of War; Gen. ]. f.
Johnson, Quartermsster General U. Y. A; Lieut.
Col WIN Il. Emory lat CavslTy 4. :. A.
Address 10 the contestants for the pr BY the
Hon. L. /. SteveUs, of w ashingtOn Territory.
Hon Alexander X. BoteIer, Of Virginia, will
PRESENT the prizes n behalf of the successful riders
Substantial seats VII be erected for the accom-
mediation of the ladies', and every effort will be
made TO ensure the comfort and enhance the pleas
ure of all VINO may favor the corps by their pres
ehce on thu occasion
~ beg to assure the publ that order and decorum
vii be rgidI m intaIned, IS an ample police force
will be detailed for the purpose.
W ItheTs' full hand has been engaged fOr the Oc-
caslon.
The enclosure will be open for the reception OF
visitors at O'Clock a. m.
Riding to commence al O'Clock pm.
Omnlbuses Will start hourly from the corner of
18th st. and Pa. ay also 18th 81. and Pa. av.
The steamer George w. Riggs will make triP s
from 18th st. bridge.
tleman and ladies.
Managers.
Maj: as y; Davis, Capt. 2. u. King.
Capt. Jas. TAFT, r. h SshaefsT,
Lem Towers, :" r. NJ Dubant,
J. Holllngsworth, Robt. ii. stevens.
COMMITTEES OF ARRANGEMENTS.
Capt. Jos. Peck, Serg't Geo. Seuz,
Lieut.. X. l. Teel, Ptivate w. J. Gary,
II. W. Martin, q John Lang.
o. :. VIM. 8. Teel. jy9
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FUTURE DAYS.
By A. GREEN Auot,oDaet

By A. GREEN. AuctlOneet.
GROCERIES, LIQUORS, STORE FIX
~ TURKS &c AT AUcTION.-On "WEDNESDAY .
the lst day Of August shall sell, at 10 O'clock A
N at the GROCERY store Il Theodore Sheokies, No.
81 seventh street. bstween sRd n streets. an en-
cas- OF every description, Sugsr. c. Zee, Flour
starch, Spices, Plckiey, soap, Car dies, Segars,
tobacco, Snuf, hOAssaE, OIL. VINEGAR. WiloE
aud Wooden Ware, Brushes. BrOOms, A O. Ac .
aud 81 exec let sasortmeut Of choice LiguOrs
Also, the store Fixtures, such SJand Cesks
BINS, Ies CaddIes, iargs Platform aud common
Scales, Measures, Counter, Shelving, &o-, sc with
q lsrge lot u other art cles, such a. are psuely
kept IN hrst-ciass retail grocery store.
Terms: Under s2o cash; over So = credit Of 2
Ano moEtns, Tor notes saUsihCtol IN endorsed
~ g dts A GREEN. Aucf
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IL Last week, intelligence reached the city
postmaster here that an imposter, under the name
Of James NJ. Mason, had swindled the postmaster
of Wilmington and Others in that vicinity out of
a considerable sum of money upon the pretense
that be was acting by authority Of Gov. Stevens,
of the Breckenridge National Committee here,
with view to raise funds for the campaign. II
is also stated that some Of the higher officials at
Baltimore have been victimized by the operations
of Mason. II seems that be operated with drafts
purporting to be signed by Gov. Stevens