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The Mountaineer. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1859-1861, 1860-07-07
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salt. TINT ,ee,ns tath, strong lei ~ inteps,
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his month, his nostrils, can feaIize You can
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The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-04-25
Organize /!

GSs- We desire to urge upon the Re
publicans Of every township in the Coun-
", the necessity of a speedy organza-
ton for the work of the coming campaign.
We have work to do if We want 10 sue
coed, and it is not too early to set about
It. 1t will be seen that q County Cen
trail Club has been started, but it can on :
" work efficiently through auxiliary or
CARNATIONS in the several townships
Our success depends upon making the
people thoroughly understand the issues
involved in the contest, and we can on
ly do this by constant discussion and ag-
itation, and through the circulation OF
papers and documents. 1t is undeniable
that many men in this county, who have
always voted the Democratic ticket now
stand disaffected towards their party, on
account Of its utter subserviency to the
slave power and it is absolutely certain
that with the evidence of that subseryi-
ency more clearly presented to them, we
shall win them to our ranks. This evil
dence is easily attainable, and can the
best be given through the mediumship
Of speeches and Reconnaissance Repub-
lican alone, but Democratic and Repub-
iean alike. A club in each township
will enable US to seek out this class Of
undecided men, and give us the oppor-
tunity of reaching their hearts and con-
vincing their udgement. We are battling
for justice and humanity. as we'll as for
the material prosperity Of our county,
and we have nothing TO fear either from
the conscience, intelligence or patriotism
of men. All we want is to have our prin-
ciples understood, and there is no dan
ger about their onward progress. By
organizing thoroughly, we will get men
walked up, melted to inquiry and action.
We will substitute earnestness for apathy,
and just SO far as the first is more prolific
of results than the last, just so much will
our cause be advanced We sincerely
hope th1t the matter will not be neglect
ed, but that the Republicans Of every
township will Immediately proceed TO or
ganize and put themselves in communi-
cation with the Central Club. AS soon
as they do SO, we shall have work for
them.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-04-25
The Charleston Convention.

ES- The National Democratic Con-
vention met at Charleston on Monday,
and before the end of the week will
probably have selected the standard
bearers Of the party for the coming Pres
idential campaign. 1t is impossible to
indicate who the Convention will select,
although we certainly think that DouG-
LAS has the inside track. The whole
vote OF the Convention is 800, requiring,
under the two-thirds rule, 202 to elect.
Mr.. DOUGLASS friends, according to the
Tribune correspondence of Saturday,
claim only 1T votes from the start, but
are confident that he will gain as the
balloting proceeds. He will, however,
meet bitter opposition from the South,
and possibly of sufficient strength to de-
feat him. HUNTER, Of Virginia, will be
Mr.. DOUGLAS most formidable opponent,
but it is not improbable that GUTHRIE,
OF Kentucky, may eventually reach the
winning post ahead. His nomination
would undoubtedly be one of the strong
est that the Convention could make.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-04-25
Republican State Convention.
DIS MorSTs, Iowa, March 90, Is

DIS MoISrs, lows, March 90, 1860.
Pursuant to vote of majority of the under
signed Committee, the Republicans of Iowa
will assemble by their delegates in State Con-
vention, at Iowa CRY, on "WEDNESDAY, the ODD
day of May, 1860, at IL o'clock, A. NJ, for the
nomination of State officers to be elected at the
November election Of this year; for the nomi
nation OF Presidential Electors, and for the
transaction of all other business which may
come before the Convention.
1t is also called for the purpose of ratifying
the nominees and platform of the National Re
publican Convention to be held at Chicago on
the 10th of May.
The ratio of representation will be one dele
gate for every organized county and one dele
gate for each one hundred votes, or fraction
thereof exceeding one half, cast for Hon S. j.
Kirkwood for Governor at the last state election
JOHN A KASSON, Chairman.
II NJ. HOMIE, Secy.
r. L. b. Clark, Mt Pleasant.
{. E. Stone, Council Bluffs.
VIM. Loughridge, Oskaloosa.
Thomas Drummond Finton
A. B. F. Hildreth, St. Charles City
j. NJ. Newcomb, Bloomfield.
w H. Bigelow, Sioux City.
james Thorington, Davenport.
II. A. Wiltse, Dubuque.
l.. l.. Pease, Fort Dodge.
REPUBLICAN STATE CENTRAL Con-
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-04-25
LS- The Supreme Court of this STA

re- The Supreme Court Of this State
has decided that the Land grant of the
Des Moines River Improvement Com
pany does not extend further North than
the Raccoon Fork, thereby confirming
to the Land Grant Railroad Companies
about two hundred and fifty thousand
acres of land in the Des Moines valley.
Many of these lands have been disposed
of by the River Improvement Company,
and the settlers on them will Of course
suffer by the decision. The case was
argued on the part of the River Company
by Judge MASON, and by PLATr SMITH
for the Railroad Companies.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-04-25
MOUNTAIN CRY, April Cd, 1860.

DEAR BROTHER
1t has been long time since | re
ceived your letter. l have been waiting
for chance TO send letter to the Mis-
souri, River without paying fifty cents
My correspondence is necessarily quite
extensive, and at such prices is expen
sive. This state of things will probably
last until the first of July, when the Uni
ted States mail will commence.
have but little news to write in ad
dition 10 what | have already written
about the country, or about my futur,
prospects. Everything is yet in oJscuri
ty and doubt, and in not the most hope
full state of mind. l have never felt Sc
blue about my success, or that of tn,
country, as now.
Col. GRATIoT, who Is at the head o
our company. will be back here in Z
month with a quartz mill that will cos
$4,000. But a quartz mill, well man
aged, is fortune sure, though there are
thousands who will bring mills who vii
smash up entirely, and go home even
handed, with all they brought utterly
lost.
You must not think of coming to this
country. Keep contented, and don't get
excited about digging gold /; it's enough
for me to test this uncertain country.
expect to know, when GRArIoT comes,
what am going to do. You wished to
know how much am making. Well,
havn't made cent yet at digging; |
have. spent my time in trying to open
leads. GRATTor is bringing on large
number of experienced miners who are
to work our lead claims on shares.
have 50 managed it that shall get claims
on all new discoveries, so if there is any
thing good discovered am almost sure
to get IN interest. There will be thous-
ands disappointed again in coming to
this country. For my own part, | Wish
every one would stay at home and be
content with what they are doing.
Mr.. BuNcE is working near here, and
will probably do well. lie is well calcu-
lated to succeed in country like this. /
meet with him often. and always receive
a very friendly reception.
Your Brother.
CHAUNCEY WILTsE.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-04-25
ter from Europe
ARRIVAL OF THE ARAGO.

SANDY Hook, April Is.
The steamship Arago from Havre and South
ampton on 4th inst, arrived off this Point She
brings days later news.
Warrants have been issued against Heenan
and Sayers, binding them to keep the peace for
one year.
The Great Powers would probably hold a
conference on the Swiss and Italian question
revolutionary movement was on foot in
Spain. Gen, Artega, with 3,000 men had pro-
claimed Don Carlos King.
Austria had solcmnlv protested against the
annexation question.
In reply to a question Lord J ohm Russell said
Her Majesty had been advised to recognize the
recent acquisitions of the King of Sardinia
1t was understood that the warrants against
Heenan and Savers will be executed at once am
the parties required to find suretes to heavy
amount, as the magistrates determined if
possible to prevent the fight from coming off at
Hartfordshire
On Thursday some persons from Geneva
made menacing demonstration at Thenon and
hoisted the Swiss flag.
The French government has revoked the arti
al" 81 the Con cordat, that no BULL brief receipt
hiahdate or provision, or other document from
the Court OF Rome, even regarding mi, a,s Dor
sons, can be received, published, or otherwise
put into execution without the authorization Of
the government.
Two French battalions met an enthusiastic
reception at Nice.
The agricultural accounts arc not favorable
AUSTRIA Vienna, March 81 The Austrian
Cabinet has resolved to protest sol EMMY against
the annexation Of Tuscany, Parma, and Mode
ma, to Piedmont. note to this effect dated
2lth, has been directly addressed to the Cabi-
net OF Turin, i'll which Austria establishes her
incontestible right to oppose an act which, in
despolng legitimate Princes, would also destroy
the reyersion to the House OIL Psburg 4 copy
is to be furnished to all the foreign Cabinets, to
whom, also, circular note is addres sed TO the
effect thet Austria is combining herself at the
present time, TO protesting against the said an
nexa ton /; hopes that Europe will recognize in
this proceeding most convincing proof of her
moderation and OF her desire TO retain the peace
Of the world.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-04-25

RE- We wonder what meanness Lieut..
Governor RUscH has lately been guilty
of, that the Dubuque Herald should call
him =" really clever gentleman Mr..
RUscH, popular as he is, can hardly bear
up under such a load as that, unless he
experiences better luck than DOM s
friends in Dubuque. We protest against
this way OF politically killing off our
Lieut. Governor.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-04-25

G- BY the arrival of the steamship
America at Halifax, on the 2lst, we learn
that HEENAN, the American prize-fig lighter,
was arrested near Derby on the morning
of Good Friday, and was kept in custody
until the America sailed, when he would
be brought before the magistrate. 1t
was supposed the fight would be indef-
nitely postponed.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-04-25

ES- The correspondence in the PoT-
TER and Pryor difficulty has been pub
lished by the friends of the latter, to-
gether with couple Of notes from Mr..
PRYoR never delivered to Mr.. PorrER.-
In these. next to The final note, Mr. PgY-
Err states his acceptance of the weapons,
bowie knives, proposed by Mr.. POTTER
but as he could find no friend to deliver
the note to Mr.. POTTER, he writes an
other, and the fnal one, stating that as
Mr.. POTTER had declared his purpose Of
defending himself against attack, he,
(PRYoR, J saw some possibility Of settling
the controversy between them. Mr.. Por-
TIERS arrest, however, prevented the de-
livery of this note, and thus the matter
stands. The clustering, Dragging, Vir-
ginia fire eater, who, proud of his ac-
quaintance with the duelio, has been con
stantly endeayoring, since his advent in
Congress, TO obtain an opportunity to
exhibit his proficiency, and upon the
iimsiest pretext, forced Mr.. Potter to
q murderous issue, has come out Of the
contest shorn Of his feathers, and utter
" disgraced in the eyes of the country.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-04-25
Letter from the Gold Region.

The following letter was received by our
friend, Dr. WARNE, a day or two since, from his
brother-in-law, Mr.. WLrsE, who has been in
the mines for many months. The letter, ii
will be perceived, is of recent date, and rs the
writer has been in q position to know what has
been doing, and what is the present prospect,
his testimony deserves consideration. AS VIC
know many of our friends in this county con
template trip to the gold region, We have ask
ed OF the DR.. the privilege Of publishing the let
ter, in order that oun6aiends may see that they
are chasing a still uncertain prospect, with
great probability of disappointment as the re
sult Ell Euord
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-04-25

The Hon. VIM. Preston, Ambassador
to Spain, returned by the Baltic, and has
proceeded to Washington. 1t is assert
ed that he has negotiated treaty with
the Queen S government, whereby all the
questions hitherto in issue between the
two nations are adjusted, and most AMIGA
bic relations established.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-04-25

Adams d Co.'S. Express Messenger,
between Boston and New York, was rob
bed of 500, 900 on the l7th inst. The
safe is said TO have been thrown from the
baggage car between New York and
New Haven.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-04-25
axs- Notwithstanding lie nen,ncrnls

14- Notwithstanding tie Democrats
Of Wisconsin voted with large number
Of dsaffecled Republicans. in Wisconsin,
for DIXON, for Chief Justice, the vote is
50 close, according to the Madison Joarn-
al, that it is not known which Of the two
Republicans is elected. Democracy, the
Journal concludes, is of but small nc
count in that State. when il cannot bring
strength enough TO one division Of the
Republicans to defeat the other.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-04-25
Mr.. Buchanan,s Letter.
GE- We publish to dav Mr.. BucB

GS we publish to day Mr.. BUcHAN-
ANS celebrated letter to RoBr. J. WALK
Err, when the latter was Governor Of Kan
sas. This letter was repeatedly alluded
to by Mr.. WALKERS friends during the
controversy on the Lecompton Constiu-
ton, but has heretofore been withheld
from the public, and has only been pub
lished because it has been emphatically
denied by Mr.. BUcHANAN's friends that
he ever wrote such a letter. BY il the
country will see that Mr.. WALKER was
removed from Office for adhering 10 the
most explicit instructions from the Pres
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. given, too, only a
short time before that removal The
submission Of the Constitution 70 the PEG
pie Of Kansas is urged with the greatest
earnestness, the President asserting that
by that act he was ready to stand or fall.
And yet in few days, at the command
of the south, he as earnestly and emphat-
ically opposed tha submission, and en-
deayored by every possible appliance to
force the repudiated constitution upon
the people. Could insincerity, vacclla-
ton or baseness go further than this .
Has there ever been anything moro dos.
picable than this in the whole range Of
public acts =? We believe not. And vet
that letter closes with a pious prayer
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-04-25

re- We publish to-day, on the out
side of our paper, two laws Of interest,
passed at the lale session of the Legisla-
ture. They should be read carefully aud
preserved
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-04-25

II is said that the Administration al
heres to the possession of San Juan Is.
land, and that in response to the propo.
sition of tile British Government.
the latter has by this time been so in
formed.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-04-25

Messrs. RouSDs d LANGnoN, No. l55 Ran.
dolph street, Chicago, H., are our only agents
for that city.
W. J. GtLREnr, is our agent for Dubuque
He is authorized to receive advertisements and
subscriptions and receipt for the same.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-04-25
VIENNA, April /.

vienna, AprlI i.
In reply to the protest of Switzerland against
the annexation OF Savoy, Austria says she can.
not abandon her passive attitude as regards the
neutralized Districts OF CRANBERRY and Fan
niei. She will exert her good officers with the
great powers
SARDINtA.--Parliameu was opened on The
md. The hiDg was received with indiscrba
bic applause, lac delivered a speech, returning
thanks TO France for her services for the welfare
Of Italy; mentioning the eession of Savoy and
Nice, and and the annexation Of Amelia and
tuscany, and proclaming that the welfare of
the people and the greatness Of the country.
which is no longer the Italy of the Romans
nor That Of the middle ages, is the first OBJ
jeet.
To-day the entry of the French troops took
place here.
BERSE, April 9.
In reply TO tie request Of Switzerland to the
parties who signed the treaty of Vienna, Rus
sia. England, Austria and Prussia have pro.
nounced themselves in favor Of the immediate
assembling of Congress.
NAPLES, March 81.
The propaganda in favor OF annexation to
sardinia Is becoming more daring
VIINSA, April g.
1t is stated that the three northern courts
nave agreed 70 occupy themselves with the de.
mahd oil Switzerland, simply in the diplomatic
way, because that the Great Powers assemb.
ing ~ Congress to consider the claims Of
oWi'Horiand' would taeity and implicitly re.
eoshze the annexation OF Savoy 10 France.
Pans, April3
Advces from Spain say the revolutionis,s
were concentrated in the town Of Fortute near
Valencia N'
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-04-25

The Office of the Collector of the CITY
of Chicago, was entered on the night of
Tuesday. Of last week, and robbed of
$4,000 IN currency, $500 in gold, a
treasury warrant for $4,000 and other
smaller warrants and checks to The
amount Of $4,000.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-04-25

Ehc Guardian is the official Paper
Oh Buchanan County, and having
a much Larger Circulation than any
other Paper published therein, is
the most V;aluab BILE to rcsiden or nom
resident property holders, and is also
the best ned ium for Advertisers.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-04-25

OF which he will always keep full supply
Tho Manager asks for share OF public patron
age, and in return he promises new canoidates
for public favor, at the beginning Of every sea
son, (apli -am
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1860-10-31
The Legislature.

The Special Session Of the Legislature
lied for the purpose OF casting the vote
of the State tor President ana Vice-Presi-
dent of the United States, commences on
Monday, 9TH November. The general i'm. q.
preston, as shown through the newspapers,
is that the extra session will be continued
until the regular Session. Should it be as
certained that Lincoln is elected, grave mat
ters will come up for the consideration of
tho Legislature, and which will require time
tor calm deliberation. The Charleston
Courier believes that aside from the Presi-
DENTAL election and its results, the Special
Electoral Session will be protracted into
the regular, because of the many grave
questions of State interest nov pending
which will require more time for delibera.
tioa than j. usually given to Legislation in
this State.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1860-10-31
THE MARKETS.

COLUMBIA, October 27.-rhc sales OF cot
ton yesterday amounted TO lI6 bales, ut un-
changed prices. Extremes 8 a II.
New ORLEANS, October 26.-Thc sales
to-day were 5000 bales. Prices are irregu-
lar. MIddlings are quoted ut / II lIic.
CHARLESTON, October 2G.-COTrON.-
The active demand which prevailed yester-
day continued to-day, and the sales reached
upwards of 1900 bales, at very full prices
The particulars are us fellows ~ bales mt
8; ;SatS 30 at 81 6 at o; 10 at 81, 6f at
lot; lsG at l0t; 20 at lOs; 22I ut IO4; 1873
at 10! lI9 at II; ;l2l Htlit; 2Il atlIt;
39S at IIs; ACT at III; 325 ut Ils - at
II ll-l6; 36i at lii; lj7 at III, aud 6s
bales at l2c.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1860-10-31
Special Notices.

sY- The public attention is respectfully
requested to the following cards of Elias Howe,
Jr., and the Grover i Baker S. NJ. Co.
A CARD FROM TIE GROVER 4 BAKER s.
NJ. co.
The public. in their eagerness TO supply
themselves with Sewing Machines making the
Grover a. Baker stitch, must not forget 70
purchase them Of the parties who alone are
authorized TO sell them. All purchasers and
users OF fraudulent machines of this class II
be visited with certain prosecution Those who
have already been induced to buy these fraudu.
lent machines can purchase license for their
use before prosecution Oh proper application, -
All machines sewing from two spools, and in
which one needle only penetrates the cloth,
and having feed which allows the material to
be turned at will, are inf ingements.
495 Broadway, n. Y. Grover & Baker s. NJ. Co.
ACARD FROM ELIAS HOWE, JG.
All persons are cautioned not to mske, deal
in, or use any Sewing Machines which sew
from two spools and make the stitch known as
the Grover & Baker stitch, unless the same are
purchased from the Grover & Baker Sewing
Machine Company, or their Agents, or Ii
censees, aud stamped under my patent OF Sep
tembeT 10, lS46.
Ssid Company, and their Licensees, alone,
are legally authorized under their own patents,
aud my said patent, during the extended term
thereof, To make and sell this kind OF Sewing
Machine, and all others are piracies upon my
said patent, aud will be dealt with accordingly,
wherever found.
New York. ELIAS HowE, JR.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1860-10-31
M. M

In accordance with notice previously
given, branch Of the organization known
as Minute Men, was formed ut this place
on Saturday last. The company consists of
about forty members apd is daily increasing.
in spite of the croakings of certain fault
finders who see in this movement the ghost
Of the notification excitement Of '3c,
"Southein Constitutional equality in the
Union" or "Independrnce ont of it" is the
controlling principle of this association, and
this is the ground upon which all good
Southern men profess TO stand. The fol-
lowing gentlemen were elected officers of
The company
J. Williams, Captain.
B.J. Witherspoon, LIST Lieut..
J, N. Crocket 2
a. N. Perry B
The regular meetings of tho Association
will be every Saturday afternoon at . o.
clock, in tbe Caurt House.