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The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-07-10
The Coiored Mans Catechism.

The Synod Of Mississippi has publish
ed - A Catechism for the religious in
struction of the colored people - in
which the following questions and an-
swers occur:
O. Are not the servants bound to
obey their masters
A.-Yes-the Bible exhorts servants
to be obedient to their masters, and tc
please them in all things, not answering
again
Q.-If the master be unreasonable may
the slave disobey =?
A-No-the Bible says, Servants
be subjected to your masters with all
fear, not only to the good and gentle, but
also TO the forward.
Q.-What does the Bible say to ser.
wants on this subject
A.-They are TO obey, not with eye
service TO men pleasers. but as the ser.
wants of Christ.
OFF servants suffer unjus,ly. wha,
are they to do?
A.-They must bear it patiently.
Q-Oughl servants to rebel agains
the authority Of their masters !?
A.-No--it is sin against God and
man.
Q.--Should servants ever run away
A.-No--if they do, they sin sgains
God and man.
Q.-How do we know this
A.---The Bible tells US that the Apos
tie Paul found servant who ran away
from his master, and sent him home.
Q.-Why did not Paul conceal him
that he might be free?
A.--Becanse he aoould not make reiig
ion cloak for injustice
That will do! This is certainly tht
pursuit of religion under difficulties.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-07-10
NO.. H..


AS the season for making hay is ap-
preaching, we will give few words of
caution in advance. Don't dry your
hay too mach. Hay may be dried till it
is as worthless as straw. As good
coffee maker would say, "don't burn
your coffee, but brown it," so we say,
don't dry your hay, but cure it. Our
good old mothers, who relied upon herb
tea, instead of "'potecary medicine"
gathered their herbs when in blossom.
and cured them IN the shade. This is the
philosophy of making good hay. Cut
in the blossom and cure in the shade
The sugar of the plant, when it is in
bloom, is in the stalk ready to form the
seeds. If the plant is cut earlier, the
sugar is not there if later, the sugar
has become converted into woody mat
ter.
Hay should be we'll wilted in the sun,
but cured in the cock Better to be
little too green than too dry. II, on
putting it into the barn, there is danger
of "heating in the mow," put on some
salt Cattle will like it none the less.
Heat, light, and dry winds will soon
take the starch and sugar, which consti-
tutes the goodness Of hay, out of it and
with the addition of shower. render il
almost worthless. Grass cured with the
least exposure to the drying winds and
searching sunshine is more nutricious
than if longer exposed. however good
the weather may be. Ii over cured, it
contains more woody fibre, and less nu-
tritive matter.
The true art of hay-making. then,
consists in cutting the grass when the
starch and sugar are most fully develop
ed, and before they are converted into
seed and woody fibre; and curing it up
TO the point when it will answer to put
in the barn tcithom heating. and no more.
%. Farmer
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-07-10

When the impartial historian of after
times shall write out the history of the
present Administration, it will compose
the darkest pages of our country's an.
nails. Corruption has heretofore been
the exception, and not the rule ; now il
is the rule. and official purity the excep-
ton. In the early part of bis admins,
tration, Mr.. Buchanan sent Robert j
Walker, as Governor, to Kansas with in
structons to have the Constitution, then
in a state of formation, submitted to the
people, and afterwards removed Gov.
Walker for doing precisely as he told
him. Murderers and robbers are ap-
pointed to high official positions in that
much abused Territory, and it may truly
be said that
"Unprized are her sons until they learn to
betray."
The surest road to preferment is the
road to disgrace and crime.
If there was one Democratic Senator
in the Congress of the United States
whose bosom was incorruptible, that
man was David G.. Broderick Of Califor-
MIA. The Administration could not buy
him-he was murdered, and the alder and
abetter in that murder was appointed
United States District Attorney for CAL
ifornia.
Hundreds of thousands Of dollars
have been fiiched from the treasury on fat
contracts, and then contributed, under
Mr.. Buchanan's direction, to support
Democratic newspapers. Thousands OF
dollars of Treasury gold have been sent
to Pennsylvania and other States for the
purpose of corrupting the people and
controlling the ballot box.
Forty thousand dollars from the same
source, was used to secure the passage
of the odious English Lecompton Bill,
aud Mr.. Wendell swore that he used il
with the understanding that it should be
made up to him on fat printing contracts,
and that large portion of it was SO
made up to him out of the treasury.
Eighty thousand dollars more than the
lowest bid was paid to Commodore Van
derbilt on single mail contract, because
the Administration wanted his influence
in Congress.
Thieves and mail robbers were ap.
pointed Postmasters in Michigan, and
when the attention of the Administration
was called to it by a member of Con-
gress from that State, they were not re.
moved. When corruption thus stalks
about at MONDAY in the Nations Capitol
is it wonder that New York Postmas
ter should abscond with tie people:
money?
These are some OF the corrupt acts o
tho present corrupt Administration j
would fill volume to note them all. AL
honest men and patriots must strejoice tha
James Buchanan is likely to be the las
Of Democratic AdmiIistration.-.X .Xoun
Pleasant Neus.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-07-10

A correspondent of the Epenin9 Post
who has visited Springfield, thus de-
scribes the lady of the future Presi-
dent
81 had tho pleasure, also. of brief
interview with Mrs. Lincoln, and in the
circumstances of these persons, trust |
am not trespassing upon the sanctties OF
private life in saying a word in regard to
that lady. Whatever of awkwardness
may be ascribed to her husband there is
none Of it in her On the contrary. she is
quite a pattern of lady-like courtesy and
polish. She converses with freedom and
grace. and is thoroughly au fat in all the
little amenities of society. Mrs. Lincoln
belongs by the mothers side, TO the
Preston family of Kentucky, has received
a liberal and refined education. and
should she ever reach it, will adorn the
White House. She is, l am told, a strict
and consistent member of the Presbyte-
rian church."
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-07-10

Old Buck has one virtue. We know
this will be glad news to the people. who.
since he has became President, have be-
lieved in total depravity Old Buck is
industrious and we think industry
virtue. For three years he has acted as
President of the L. S.; editor.n- chief of
the Washington Union and Constitution
disburser of the profits arising from thu
Public Printing; engineer for the pass
age of the English swindle /; waged war
against Brigham Young, has directed tho
editorial department. of two-thirds of the
Democratic papers in the land deceived
Walker; abused Douglas, and waged
most internal war against him +; and ele-
waited Tom Florence to Congress, and,
pardon US If you please, dear reader. has
played the devil generally.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-07-10

One Brick WRoNG.-Workmen were
recently building largo brick tower,
which was to be carried up very high.
The architect and foreman charged the
masons to lay each brick with the great
est exactness, especially the first course.
which were to sustain all the rest. How
ever. in laying corner, by accident or
carelessness, one brick was set very
little out of line The work went on
without It's being noticed, but as each
course Of bricks was kept in line with
those already laid, the tower was not put
up straight, and the higher they built
the more insecure it became. One day
when the tower had been carried up fifty
feet, there WAS tremendous crash. The
building had fallen, burying the men in
the ruins. All the work was lost, ma.
terials wasted. valuable lives sacrificed,
all from one brick laid wrong at the start.
The workman at fault in this matter little
thought how much mischief he was max
ing for the future. Do you ever think
what ruin may como of one bad habit,
one brick laid wrong, while YOU are now
building character for life? Remem.
ber. in youth the foundation is laid. See
to il that all is kept straight.
Dear young reader, did You ever think
of this
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-07-10

Recent news from Oregon gives the
result of the election IN the tw % southern
counties: Jackson county gives Shiel.
Dem. candidate for Congress. 830--Lo-
gan. Rep. a63. Tho entire Democratic
Legislative ticket was elected Josephine
county is reportei-Shiel. eos Logan.
iG7. Logan's vote in Jackson county.
Is a gain OF loo on his vote OF last year.
when he was defeated in the State by on
ly ld votes. These returns are enoour-
aging 10 the Republicans, and indicate
possibility that Legislature has been
chosen. which will in August elect two
Republican Senators
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-07-10

A witty young rascal. passing through
the town Of, in Alabama, not long
since. wanted some whiskey. and know
ing it could be obtained by physician.
wrote himself an order. signing il with
his own name. to which learned NJ u
was attached. He presented it at the
drug store of gentleman who. though
unrecognized by him, proved 10 be An old
acquaintance.
Halo, Frank" said he. when did
YOU get 10 be doctor -
I'm not doctor"
"Why. what's this NJ. d. to your
name for. then %
Frank saw he was caught but. de-
termined TO make the best Of it. put on a
very innocent look. and meekly answer
ed "Oh that's for Mighty Dry :" OF
course he got the whlskey.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-07-10

HOMESTEAD BILL-DouGLAs DoDGING
AS UsuAL.-Douglas performed some
artful dodging, to-day, on the Homestead
bill. Mr. Grimes moved 10 admit all
male persons over ? years old. to the
privileges of the law. Mr. Douglas, be
ing present, declined 10 vote, although
his voice would have carried it. On the
proposition to substitute the House for
the Senate bill. he voted yes, but that
amendment was lost by five votes. At
terwards. with great magnanimity. ho
volunteered to postpone his rights TO the
floor. morrow, TILL Monday, in order
TO permit the Homestead bill to be acted
on. These attempts to be at the same
time both for and against principles. are
somewhat characteristic OF the Litlle Iii J.
ant.-N. " Herald.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-07-10

The Davenport Democrat and Ne,es
in its issue OF Tuesday. says when its
former article endorsing Douglas WAS
written. il bad not the least suspicion that
Breckenridge was to be nominated al
Baltimore. aud that il the opportunity
were now given, il should by all means
prefer him to Douglas. Having run up
the name of the latter gentleman. how
ever, it feels bound to stick 10 the ar
'rangemen,.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-07-10

Father Taylor, the eccentric and elo-
quent seaman's preacher, was once asked
where he thought Ralph Waldo Emerson
would go after death. The witty old
man replied
"The dear, good, blessed soul
don't see in him any evidence of saving
faith but then don't know what Satan
could do with him"
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-07-10
w. q. DONNAN.

4 TTORNEY e. COUNSELOR AT LAW,
"A Land and General Agent and Notary
Public, Treasurer d Recorders Office, lndepen-
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, DC. je6-'57
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-07-10

The Oswcgo Times tells good story
OF fashionable lady Of that village.
whose parents are not possessed Of wealth
IN proportion to her pretentions. who ex
cused herself to visitor for doing house
work, thus {" Mother and do our
houseNork. because il is so exceedingly
romantic /"
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-07-10

Cudy said he'd rather die in railroad
smash mp than a steamboat burst up. for
this reason
If YOU sit, of aud smashed up. dar
You is; but If YOU gifts b!owed up on a
boat. whar is you
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-07-10
f.DEN NTISTRY.
4rHHE PUBLIC ARE RESPECT, A
l. fully reminded that HSfyT@$
DR. FL s. CHASE
May be found at his Office. opposite the Revere

Every Friday and Saturday.
For the purpose of performing such operations
in Dentistry as may be desired. Constant prac-
'iee IN this profession for the last sixteen years
gives him confidence that he can do justice to
his patients.
Erbdenng nm feresps,. ps,....,.......2 .25 cents
F.i.ing eaptiss icith Tin Foil from SO TO IS cents
DO do i1th Gold, from rs cents upwards
according to the size Of the cavity.
Teeth set on Pipots, a. O0
Teeth sci on Goid or Silper Plate. all prices
Ladies visited at their residences when de.
sired.
N. B.-Payment required on the execution d
the work, either in Cash, Farm Produce, Me.
chanics' work. " StorS pay" or otherwise.
January =, 1860 [iyl
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-07-10
Q. WOODWARD. w. s. MARSHA
WOODWARD & MARSHALL,

4 TTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT
IA 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, Paying Taxes,
Conyeyancing, DC 1910
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-07-10
=. y. BIssELL
Z. NJ. VAN DUZEE.
BISSELL & VAN DUZEE,

4 TTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT
~ Law, Independence, Iowa. Office in
Stoughton Hall, Main street.
AIso. AGENTS for the Dubuque Mutual Fire In
suranee Company. (3-23 -feb9- go
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-07-10
ANES JAMISON.
A. B. LEwIs.
JAMESON & LEWIS.

4 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. 32l-ly
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-07-10

young poet out west. in describing
heaven, says: "lt is world OF bliss
fenced IN with pretty girls"
III that Is true. and we are So fortunate
as 10 get there. we intend to ask permis.
sson 10 sleep in she fence corners.--Er.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-07-10
JED LAKE,

1 TTORNEY Il 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. l2-43-ly
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-07-10

INRAVELERS WILL FIND AT THIS HO.
l. tel Good accommodations and courteous at
tention. Teamsters kept at regular rates.
August /, 1859. [3-20-ly
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-07-10

There is a man in Indiana so lhin that
when tho sheriff is after him he crawls
into his rifle and watches his adversary
through the touch hole.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-07-10
DIR. II. II. HUNT.

OFFERS HIS PROFESSIONAL SERv.
~ ices to the citizens of Independence and
surrounding country. Office on Main Street,
IN Union Block, with w. O. Morris, where
or at his Residence, on Court Street, opposite
%. +. Leavitts-he will answer calls at all
hours OF the day or night. [apl459-ly
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-07-10
c. e. LATHROP.

"A TTORNEY AT LAW 4 INSURANCE
IA Agent, Independence. Iowa Will prac-
lice in the several Courts of this Judicial Dis
Itriet. and attend 10 any business entrusted to
his care with promptness and despatch.
Insurance Policies in the PhGnix Company
of Hartford, CT, issued on reasonable terms,
and without delay.
Fob. IL, 1889 (2-49
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-07-10
C. F. HERRICK,

nEALER IN WATCHES, CLOCKS AND
H. Jewelry, Main street, two doors West Of
the Montour House, Independence, Iowa.
IL Watches, Clocks, Jewelry and Musical
Instruments Repaired and Warranted. [n'r5'57
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-07-10
y 4oetrg. 0
Where there's a Will, there's Way.
BY JOHN G. SAKE.

BY JOHN @. SAKE.
Aut peniam rian,, aut taeiam.
1t was noble Roman,
In Rome's imperial day.
Who heard coward croaker
Before the battle, say -
"They're safe in such fortress
There is no way to shake it,
"On on ~ exclaimed the hero,
"Ill find way, or make it ~
Is FAME your aspiration
Her path is steep and high;
In vain he seeks the temple,
Content to gaze and sigh
The shining throne is waiting.
But he alone can take it,
Who says with Roman firmness,
"I'll find way, or make it !''
Is LEARNING your ambition I
There is no royal road;
Alike the peer and peasant
Must climb to her abode
Who feels the thirst of knowledge,
In Helicon may slake it,
If he has still the Roman will
"To find way, or make it!''
Are RICHES worth the gettingf
They must be bravely sought;
With wishing and with fretting,
The boon cannot be bought:
To all the prize is open,
But only he can take it,
Who says with Roman courage,
"I'll find way, or make it I"
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-07-10
FAIRBANK HOTEL,

Corner Of Second and Grope Streets,
FAIRBANK, BUCHANAN COUNTY, Iowa.
J. MYERS, Proprietor.
TRAVELLERS WILL FIND AN EXCEL
l. lent Larder. good attendance, first rate
stabling, and reasonable prices at this Hotel
Jan. IL, 1860. (6m
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-07-10
T. FINNEGAN,

A TTORNEY & COUNSELOR AT LAW,
IN Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa.
Will give strict attention to all business entrust
ed to his care. Office opposite tho Montour
House.
April 25, 1860. 4-6-1y
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-07-10
BUSINESS CARDS.
M. D. wELLBOURN,
IT THOR.

VXIOULD INFORM THE CITIZENS OF
w Buchanan county that he has again
commenced business, and may be found one
door East of the Presbyterian Church, 1nde-
pendence. Everything in his line done cheaply
and promptly.
February 8, 1860.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-07-10
QUASQUETON HOTEL

Brick Block, Main Street, Quasqueton, Iowa
A.P. BURRHUS, PnornIEroR,
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1860-06-29
Fremont Journal.


fTrJZZ AET FOR LINCOLN
WRITTEN ron wiDE-AwAKE ouER cLUns.
Tuf.ah for Abo Lineoini He's bound to go through
For he's honeet and faithful and gallant and truei
Away IN the west where he lives on the lands
which he won, andhas titled with his brawny hands
They call him Old Abe, the honest and true,
'sThe man FOR the times and for President tool
The Loccs, in the flush Of their power and pride
Nay sneer a. "Free Labor and Lincoln deride-
The Traitors may threaten disunion again,
But Lincoln will soon their mad folly restrain;
They cali him Old Abe, the honest and true
eThe man for the times" and for President too
Corruption and brib'ry now have full sway,
The Trensury's robbed, every dime stolen away,
But Bucks deeds Of darkness are coming 70 light,
And Lincoln will soon bring out matters all right;
They call him Old Abe, the honest and true,
The man for the times" and for President tool
In certain White House, in place won't name
A harden'd old sinner is trembling with shame
"The way Of transgressors" lie still hard road
And an awful rough driver Committee covodei
But Lincoln we know is honest and true,
oThe man for the tines" and for President too
There's giant that's lfttle-exceednsly small
When measured, in fact, isno giant at all
But Lincoln Is "a Buster" in muscle and frame
A giant in all things excepting the name
They call him Old Abe, the honest and true,
"The man for the times" and for President too
In ehopplng out logic or splitting out rails,
Old Abe never tires, or falters, or failsi
He mauid little Doug, in former campaign
Next Fall, at the polls, hen do It againl
They call him Old Abe, the honest and true,
''The man for the times" and for President too
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1860-06-29
the DrFEKENoE OF OPINIONS.

sThe question reears, 5What win satisfy
themf Simply this:-We must not only
let them alone, but we must, somehow, con
vince them that we do let them alone
This, we know by experience, is no easy
task. We have been trying to so convince
them, from the very beginning Of our organ
ization, but with no success. In all our
platforms and speeches we have constantly
protested our purpose to let them alone (;
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1860-06-29

A CEETENARIAK.-The Springfield Re-
publican says that
"Mrs Anna Jenkins, widow lady living
in Deer6eld, was one hundred and one
years old last January. She has been the
mother of four children, and the last and
oldest one, son, died in 1859, aged sixty
seven years. For over eighty years she has
kept one hundred silver dollars by her side,
which she cannot be persuaded to part
with on any account, keeping them, as she
says, to pay her funeral expenses. Each
night she places them under her pillow, and
always carries them in her pocket when she
leaves the house. If this money had been
put at compound interest, it would have
produced over twelve thousand dollars
The follies, fashions and silly habits of this
degenerate age she talks upon freely and
fuently.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1860-06-29

The Republicans by common consent,
designate their candidate for the Presidency
as "Honest Old Abe" We are by no
means disposed to deny his right to the
designation. We know him personally and
have observed his public course, and how
ever strongly we may condemn some of tho
doctrines to which he is committed, we have
at no time seen reason to doubt bis honesty.
We believe that he has the good Of his
country at heart. Thus much we take
pleasure in saying in bis behalf.-LOuis-
UilLe Journal.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1860-06-29

POPULATION OF JAPAN.-The number Of
inhabitants of Japan is to great extent a
matter of conjecture. Some writers place
it as low as 100000, while others have
estimated it as high as 100000. From
calculation based upon the revenues, and
their equivalent in rice, there seems TO be
good reason for assuming that the estimate
of 25,000,00Ois is not too grvat.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1860-06-29

Coon STocK.-It is stated that Ursula
WoIcott MRS. Griswold) of Conn, an aunt
of Oliver Wolcolt, who succeeded Hamil-
ton as Secretary of the Treasury, could
claim position such as no other woman
ever had. Her father, brother, nephew,
husband and son, were all Governors Of
Connecticut!