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The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-06-27
TO THE pypLIC.

Ny attention has been called to state
ment which appeared in the Chicago
Times, as editorial, on the Goth day ot
May, 1860, that the Hon. Abraham Lin
coin, while q member OF the XXXth
Congress, purchased three pairs Of boots
:" they being paid for out OF the public
money By his order. and charged to him
as stationery and further. that the said
boots are charged 10 his own on the books
Of the House Of Representatives
knowing these charges to be false.
deem il my duty 10 make the following
statement. under oath
LIST. The stationery used by members
OF the House OF Representatives is fur,
pished them by The Postmaster Of the
House. who settles With them.
ed. \ ledger account is kept between
the several members and the Postmaster
and every arliclc is charged TO them on
The day it is obtained.
81. The books of the Postmaster oil
the House OF Representatives Of the
XNXth Congress. BY virtue Of ms Office,
are now in my possession. | have care
fully examined the same. and therein an
account OF Abraham Lincoln, in which
the usual items OF stationery are charged
to him but there are no such item:
charged as alleged BY the writer Of tho
article in the Chicago Times.
therefore pronounce tho allegations
sheer iabrieations, devoid OF truth. and
destitute OF foundation in truth.
J NJ. LUCAS. Postmaster IL. Of II.
District Of Coiambi5. Washington Co
Sworn and subscribed before me, this 7th ds'
Of June. 1860. Z. s. MYRE. J. P.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-06-27
LET THEM TRY Ir The Democl

LET THEN TRY Ir The Democratic
prints say that in the coming canvass.
tho Democrats mean 10 concentrate their
efforts on the State of New York. "where
there will be strong Seward disatlec-
tion." But TO this the Albany Eeening
Journal replies;
LET the Democracy, il they please.
concentrate all their power upon New
York. Mr.. Seward's friends would be
happy to have their patriotism brought
to such test. The greater the pressure,
the greater their power; and. if il shall
be understood that their metal is TO be
tried in the way indicated. the Republi
cans of the Union will see such battle
as has never been fought upon this con
Iinent"
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-06-27

SUITED llIM STILL BETTER Colonel
Montgomery. of tho Biggs House, Ports
mouth o., was exceedingly pleased with
the nomination of Bell and Everett. and
illuminated the hotel in grand style. 4
few days later the wires broughtthe news
Of Old Abe's nomination at Chicago
+" By thunder that suits me a leetle bet.
ter yet illuminate the house again
boys T. said the Colonel, and II was done
from garret 10 cellar.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-06-27

To KEEP Preserves. Apply the white
Of an egg. with suitable brush, 10 n
single thickness OF white tissue paper.
with which cover the jars. overlapping
the edges an inch or TWO. When dry.
the whole will become as tight as drum,
To prevent jams. preserves. De. from
graining, a teaspoonful Of cream of tar
tar must be added 10 every gallon Of the
Jam or preserves.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-06-27
w. G.. DOMAIN.

4 TTORNEY & COUNSELOR AT LAW.
~ Land and General Agent and Notary
Public, Treasurer d Recorders Office, Indepep-
dence, Iowa.
Is prepared To attend with promptness to all
business pertaining to his Profession. Especial
attention given to Collecting, Conveyancing,
Paying taxes, Examining titles, &c. ie6-' 81
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-06-27
JED LAKE.

4 TTORNEY Il COUNSELOR AT LAW.
"A Land and General Agent, Independence,
Iowa. Will give prompt attention to all pro-
fesslonal business entrusted to his care. Money
loaned and investments made on reasonable
terms. Office over VIM. C.. Morrs's Jewclry
Store, Main street [2-43-ly
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-06-27
JAMES JAXfSOy
A. D. LEWIS
JAMESON & LEWIS.

A TTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT
IA 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. 3-2l -ly
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-06-27
C.. E. LATHROP,

A TTORNEY AT LAW & INSURANCE
IA Agent. Independence. Iowa. Will prac.
leice in the several Courts of this Judicial Dis
s.rict. and attend to any business entrusted to
shis care with promptness and despatch.
Insurance Policies in the Phnnix Company
OF Hartford, CT, issued on reasonable terms,
and without delay.
Feb. II. 1859 f2-i9
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-06-27
D. "ooDwAhD. W. s. MARSHA l.
WOODWARD & MARSHALL

4 TTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT
"a 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, Paving Taxes
.Conveyancinc &c rolo
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-06-27
Those aStationcrY Roots..

Here is another nail driven through
that Democratic lie about Mr. LINCOLN S
boots.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-06-27

"A three year Old" the property OF
my next neighbor. saw a drunken man
" lacking" through the street in front of
their house. Mother" said he. I" did
God make that man - She ieplied in
the affirmative. The little fellow refeot-
ed moment. and then exclaimed !"
wouldn't have done It,"
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-06-27
J. MYERS, Prophet
DIR. II. II. HUNT,

NFFERS HIS PROFESSIONAL SERy.
" ices to the citizens of Independence and
surrounding country. Office on Main Street
in Union Block. with w. C. Morris, where
or q. his Residence, on Court Street, opposite
@. +. Leayitts-he will answer calls at all
hours of the day or night (apl459-ly
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-06-27
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s r X 1 X Il s t.

I've liking for this striking.
If we only do it well
Firm, defiant, like giant,
Strike and make the effort tell
One another, working brother,
Let us freely now advise
For reflection and correction
Help to make us great and wise.
Work and wages, say the sages.
Go forever hand in hand
As a motion of the ocean,
The supply and the demand.
Ny advice is, strike for prices,
Nobler far than sordid coin;
Strike with terror sin and error,
And let man and master join.
Every failing now prevailing
In the heart, or in the head
Make no clamor-take the hammer
Drive it down-and strike it dead
Much the chopping, looping, popping.
Carpenters, we have to do,
Ere the plummet, from the summit.
Mark our moral fabric true.
Take the measure of false pleasure,
Try each action by the square
Strike chalk line, for your walk line
Strike, to keep it there
The foundation of creation
Lies in truths unerring laws;
Man of mortar, there's shorter
Way to base righteous cause
Every builder, painter, guilder,
Man Of leather, man of clothes
Each mechanic in panic
With the way his labor goes
Let him reason thus in season;
Strike the root of all his wrong;
Cease his quarrels, mend his morals.
And be happy, rich, and strong.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-06-27

The ladies in Paris have revived old
fashion in dress--the e. leaf. 1t is no,
used, however. as parsimoniously as for
merly. but is literally distributed abou
the dress. IN the shape Of trimmings s.
the Boston Post says.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-06-27
=. y. DISsELL
Z. n. VAN DUZEE
BISSELL & VAN DUZEE,

A TTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT
"A Law, Independence, Iowa. Office in
Stoughton Hall, Main street.
Also, Agents for the Dubuque Mutual Fire In
snrGnce Company. 1923 feb9 go
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-06-27

TRAVELERS WILL FIND AT THIS HO.
J. tel Good accommodations and Courteous at
ssntion. Teamsters kept at regular rates.
August !, 1889. [3-20Iy
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-06-27
QUASQUETON HOTEL.

Brick Block, Main Street. Quasqueton, Iowa
A.P. BURRHUS, PRoPRIEroR,
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-06-27
DEN TISTR1.
THE PUBLIC ARE RESPECT .r=s,
i fully reminded that tySfrrS
DR. FL s. CHASE
May Be found at his Office. opposite the Revere

DIR FL s. CHASE
May Be found at his Office opposite the Revere
House,
Every Friday and Saturday.
For the purpose of performing such operations
10 Dentistry as may be desired. Constant prac.
oes In this profession for the last sixteen years
gives him confidence that he can do justice 10
bis patients.
: Exrsair9 .OisA Farcsps, Is cents
FNanS osU;ssss Uiss Tin FoR. from SO to rs cents
90 esM Gold. from rs cents upwards
TsslA se On Piuoss, ss,....t. a. f,0
TsaA ssf IN Gold qr S'p0 Plate. all prices.
Ladies' visited at their residences when lie.
sired.
N. B.-Payment required on the exccution Of
tie work, either in Cash. Farm Produce. Nc
Hhanics' work. /" Stove pay" or otherwise.
1sau"ry 1850 tiyl
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-06-27
r. FINNEGAN.

4 TTORNEY & COUNSELOR AT LAW.
"A Independence Buchanan County, Iowa.
Will give strict attention to all business entrust-
ed to his care. Office opposite the Montour
House.
April 20. 1860. Ally
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-06-27
BUSINESS CARDS.
M. d. WELLBOURN,
TAILOR.

W7OULD INFORM THE CITIZENS OF
w Buchanan county that he has again
commenced business, and may be found one
door East of the Presbyterian Church, Inde.
psndence. Everything in his line done cheaply
and promptly.
February 8, 1860.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-06-27
C.. F.. HERRICK.

nEALER IN WATCHES, CLOCKS AND
- Jewelry, Main street, two doors West of
the Montour House, Independence, Iowa.
u Watches, Clocks, Jewelry and Musical
Instruments Repaired and Warranted fn'r5'57
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-06-27

The Northwest passage TO the Whit,
Bouss--ria Chicago.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-06-27
FAIRBANK HOTEL,

Corner Of Second aud Grore Streets,
YAlRBANK, BUCHANAN COUNTY, Iowa.
J. MYERS. Proprietor.
TRAVELLERS WILL FIND AN EXCEL
J. lent Larder, good attendance. first rate
stAbling. and reasonable prices at this Hotel
Jan. ~, 1860. (6m
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-07-19
The South For Douglas.

In exposing the false representations that
the great body Of the Southern Democracy
is not for Douglas, we have confined our
selves mainly to the evidence Of the oppo-
sition press of tina, section. With respect
to Kentucky and particularly Louisville, we
find the following in the correspondence
of the New York Tribune from that city:
The Democrats here are almost unani-
nous for Douglas. Even James Guthrie g
protege. Postmaster Ronald, has come
out for him. believe that Breckenridge
has fewer friepds in this city than than
Lincoln. Of forty-three Democratic law
yers, for instance, only eight favor the
former, including one Mississippian, one
Arkansan, one Iri.hman and one Office
holdr. and two that lately came here from
other parts of the States; while as many
members of the bar give the preference to
Lincoln over all others. Twelve hundred
German Democratic voters, led by the
Louisville Anseigsr. are. of course, all bu,
unanimous for the Little Giant. In the
counties of Jefferson (outside of the city, J
Hardin, Larue, Nelson, the proportion OF
Breckenridge men to the REGULARS" j.
nearly the same; and the former are, so t.
say, spotted as disunionists.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-07-19
"The Old Line Guard"

The above is the name of Breckin-
ridge and Lane organ. which was to make
its appearance on Tuesday last. A. B.
Carlton, editor. Il is TO be issued tri-
weekly at 81 until the close Of the carr
paign. We received a prospectus. solicit
ing Us to send in subscriptions as soon
as possible" AS our time is mostly oc-
cupiei we fear we shall not have much
time to get up very large list, and had
We nothing else to do, we should not ex-
hert ourself 70 extend the circulation Of a
journal that gives laid and comfort to
the cause of Black Republicanism. and all
the tendency such paper will have. es-
pecially in this state, will be to divide ard
weaken the Democracy. and encourage and
strengthen the Republican Intervention
party. We had hoped that no man or
set Of men who profess to be Democrats.
would be so reckless as to start an organ
for the candidates Of the Seceders, or
place an electoral ticket, for them, before
the Democracy of this State. No good
can possibly come of it; and all it can eff
feet, and all we believe it is esigned to
effect or bring about. is tie defeat of Doug
las in this State, and give the vote to Liz
coin. 20 sensible man will contend for
one moment. that Breckenridge could. pro-
vided DsYglas should withdraw in his ia
vor, carry the State. be being the candid
ate Of the boilers convention.
So Tar we have RETAINED from giving our
real views on this subject. thinking that it
might cause some unpleasant feelings with
some of our readers, and only have a
tendency to distract and weaken the party
here; but. should there be ticket for
these boiling candid placed before the
people of the State. then 1t will be useless
and what we regard as a dereliction Of du-
~. to longer f'rbssr.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-07-19
Nrw YoRK. Thursday. July 1a.

The North Star brings only one days
later news from California. and upward Of
81 800, 900 in treasure.
Oregon advices report the election Of
. Democratic Congressman by rs major
ity.
The Legislature is conceded to the coa>
lition by 8 20 10 majority on joint ballot
The heavy failure of Brewster q Co.
produced a sensation il San Francisco.
1t is believed their assets will pay all in-
debtedness, amounting to S350,OO0.
Much anxiety exists in anticipation oil
other failures. but well informed merchants
believe all the principal houses sound.
Brewster Il Co. have already confessed
judgment fer 100000.
Raymond d. Co.engaged in the grain
business have also failed. Liabilities.
$3.50, 900.
Business dull Money abundant at un-
changed rates.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-07-19
rEMr. Tbompsop. Editor of The Mar.

EEM Mr.. Thompson, Editor Of the Mar
shall County Democrat. gave us friendly
call on Saturday last. We may just as
we'll say what we think about the Plymouth
Editors as not.--They are fine looking
men. and social, pleasant companions, but
a little too savage in their editorials. One
would as soon expect thunder bolt from
a rose bud as an ddxind wored from Mat.
ungly or Thompson.
The above from the LaPorte Union we
regard as the 'unkindest cut of ALL l. is
what we would call shipping the devil
around the BUSH If he wanted to say
anything TO MattlinglY about his black,
guardism. why did he not do it without
being SO inhuman as TO compare us to the
repulsive, pug-nosed, cross. grained old
Gentleman of the Republican. We want
to knoT if We have ever done you any
harm. Milligan, that you should thus
abuse US? and, and if you say we have
not. won't you take it back? For msrcys
sake do! If you viii we will do almost
anything that is reasonable for you,-will
set out the lagar numerous number of
times, if you will only say you were jok-
ing. We are very much obliged to you
for saying that We are fine looking fell
low. but if Mattlingly is a fine looking
man. then We want to be counted out
Mr.. Milligau. hope You viii do the fair
thing and say that we are not fine look
ing
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-07-19

PRESIDENT BUcHANAN's SPEEcH-By
an extract elsewhere in this paper it will
be seen that President Buchanan has gone
down SO far below the dignity of the po.
sition he holds. an to make a political
speech. For an idea of the same, read the
extract referred to. We are really of the
opinion that it was not his love Of princi.
PIE, but his hatred for Douglas. that in
duced him to address the rabbel on Mon.
day evening last
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-07-19
For the Democrat.

In last weeks Republican. Auditor Full
Ter is out with rehaeh Of his former ar
ticle. The Judge says that he can provs
that acknowledged that / was responsible
for the $685. Of interest paid by Mr..
Wyatt Thompson. 1 should be pleased
to have you do that l presume you cs n
prove that | stated, that if the money had
been paid to me, and had not the treas-
urer's receipt. l was in for it, but knew
had never received that money, and my
strongest impressions are, that the proof
will not be forthcoming. However if the
laws will hold person responsible for ev-
cry dereliction of duty, it is likely that the
Judge and i will each Of US have enough
to answer for. So far as the Thompson
affair is conserved, stated the case pre-
cisely as it was, l never argued for mo,
ment, that pursued the course pointed
out BY law. | only argue that there was
nothing connected with the whole transac-
ton. that had any appearance Of fraud
The Judge found out that there was no
mortgage in his Office given by Thompson,
had l desired to swindle the county out OF
that amount, should have said nothing
about the Thompson loan. l never denied
bu. that had committed errors, during
the time held the office; if such was not
the case, l certainly would be an eIcep-
ton to the general rule.
The Judge could probable find few
mistakes, if he were to bestow a little at
tedlion to his own books. / understand
that be let out two county orders without
taking receipts for them, before,,he had been
in the Office a week | also learn tina. he
made out an order for certain individual
for $50, when there was only $40 his due,
and thai he made out four or FIVE dollars
too much to another individual, who refused
to accept it. | never gave an iniimation
to any persen, tina. the Judge acted col
ruptly; merely mention these cirumstanc.
es to show that thos living in glass houses
should not throw stones
The Judge says 'hc never dropped a
a quarter In julius Tackles pocket and
told him 10 buy beer We know moth
ing about the truth Of this statement, we
merely allude to it in TEMPERANCE point
of view; Julius, however, says he got the
quarter.
In my former article, asked the Judge
the question, did you CHARGE Hugh
Brownlee $40 more than you shoald have
done?' to which the Judge pertinently re-
Piled No. sir, | never COLLECTED one
cent, from Hugh Brcwnlee.' Who said
you did collect it, Judge? The case was
simply this. Mr. Brownlee was charged
$40 or thereabout, too much tax, on the
Tax Duplicate made by the Auditor l
merely refer to this little matter to show
that il some few instances the Judge can
commit errors as well as other people.
l have no more time to write at present.
yours, T. MCDONALD,
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-07-19
Indian Troubles.
Independence, Mo-, July

independence, MO-, July 10.
The mail from New Mexico, with dates
to the Cd. arrived this evening.
The news from Santa Fe is Of no i'm
portance.
On the 9th inst, Mr.. Thompson who
resides at Ash Greek, in the neighborhood
of Pawnes Fork. discovered, as he sup.
posed, some buffalo or ponies approach
ing the rancho, and the man he had EN-.
ployed, whose name was John Cunning.
ham, went out for the purpose of seeing
what they were. Mr.. Thompson soon az
ter herad noise, and upon looking, dis
covered Cunningham running toward the
house, pursued by three Indians. The
Indians shot three arrows into him, ant
just as he had reached the house, fell dead
T thompson ran into the house, and free
three shots from a revolver at them, blu
without effect The Indians then closed
on the house and set fire to it.
Thompson made his way out and hav-
ing two guns loaded, fired on them. and
made his escape. AS he was leaving, be
heard the report of gun. Next day h
went back, and found the dead DO dy of
man by the name of Christian Krouse
who had been murdered by the same In
dams.
The dead bodies were dscently buried BY
the co mmanding officer at Pawnee Fork
The Indians took all the clothing of the
dead men, and scalped them.
Krouse had bean in the employ of Capt
Scott, and making his way to Missc lr
when killed.
There is no news of any battle will
the Indians by the troops who are in pur
suit Of them.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-07-19

JULIUs TAKE told us that Mr.. Fuller
did, in the fall of 1858, drop a quarter OF
dollar into his, Takes. pocket, and tell
him to so and buy him some beer. and
Take has not lied about it either. Does
the Judge want this statement in stronger
form. He is the temperance lecturer and
preacher Of the geographically the mos,
corrupt man in the county. A man that
will do as small thing as that and then
deny it. will do almost anything to secure
votes.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-07-19
R A boy by the name of Raglan W,

ES- A boy by the name of Raglan was
run over and killed at Etna Green by the
eastward bound freight, on Monday morn.
ing last. He was putting buttons on the
track ahead Of the cars, and before he
knew it bis head was mashed and one foo
cut in two. No blame is attached to any
one but the boy. And now it seems fit
ting time to admonish the boys who fire..
quent our depot when trains are there. es'
pecially freight trains. 10 keep away
There is nothing lost by keeping on the
safe eide and. although boys may ride on
locomotives and cars, while trains are be.
ing made up. for years without getting hurt
yet they are liable at any moment to make
misstep and lose some Of their limbs,
and perhaps their lives.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-07-19

UNION CLUE MEETING AND PoLE E.AIs-
rse.--The Democrats of Union township
will hold their next meeting at Cross Lanes,
on Saturday the 28th. Before the speak
ing pole will be realised. Mr.. John A.
Shirley will address the Club, and proba-
Div others will be in attendance. The pole
il 10 be raised at about 2 O'Clock p. m
They will doubtless have good time
Come out, Democrat. let US keep the ball
rolling.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-07-19
COUNTY TICKET
NOTICE TO OUR PATRONS.

Mr.. J S. SeorT, who tran,scts general Collect
ing and Newspaper Agency business, will soon call
many of our subscribers, with the amount they
owe the Office, and will also receive further SUI
scription TO the Democrat Those who can will
greatly oblige by paying the full subscription for
one year. as it will save double trouble settling up.
He is fully authorized By Us to receipt for money
due the Office on subscription or otherwise.
For the furtheranse of the cause Of Democracy
and at the solicitation of our friends, We will send
the Democrat at the following rates, commencing
on the 9th Of July.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-07-19
CORPORATION ORDINANCE

BIZ IT ORDAINED by the President and Board Of
Trustees Of the corporate town Of Plymouth. in
the county Of MarstaD and State Of Indian a that
the side walks in front vi lots four az. I've (5),
and sax (6), on Michigan street, be rebuilt, and
that white oak lumber, ten feet long, Be used in
rebuilding said walks, said lumber 70 Ae laid on
four sleepers and in such manner that chen con-
structed the walk shall be ten feet wide
And be 1t further ordained, that the owners Of
tne ioHoWing numbered lots be repaired 30 rebtzl6
the following described walks:
A.