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White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1860-01-05
A Cleveland Locals Experience With
Hannibal. !.

The local of the Cleveland Plaindealer,
relates the following:
We doubt it we ever forget our first
view of Hannibal which was also our Grst
view of any elephaut-of the elephant. in
short. It was at the close of . sultry
day in June, 49,. The sun had spent
its fury and was going to rest among, the
clouds of gold and crimson. A solitary
horseman might have been seen slowly
ascending long hill IN New England
town. That solitary horseman was "a.
and we were mounted on the old white
mare. Two bags were strapped 70 the
fosming stsed. That was before We be!
came wealthy, and of course we are not
ashamed to say we had been to mill, and
consequently them bags contained -four
and middlings. Presently large object
appeared at the top Of the hill. We
had heard Of the devil, and had been pref
ty often told that he would have . clear
deed and title to rs before long, but bad
never heard him painted like the object
which met our gaze at the top of that
hill, on the close Of that sultry day in
June. Hrr .'-f
Concluding flor ws were a mere youth)
that it was an eccentric whale, who had
come ashore near North Yarmouth, and
was making tour through the interior
on wheels, we hastily turned our steed
and made for the mill at q rapid rate.
Once we threw over ballast, after the
manner Of balloonists, aud as the object
gained on us We cried aloud for our par
ents. Fortunately we reached the mill
in safety, and the object passed at fu-
rious rate, with portion of a woodshsd
on its back. 1t was Hannibal, who had
run away from neighboring town. ia
king a she'd with him.
Hannibal is vicious, and so are all ele-
plants. 1t is only with spears and pitch
forks that they are kept in subsection.
The idea promulgated by showmen and
some writers that it is with kindness these
creatures are won over to men is sheer
humbug. Fear, nothing else, does the
business. 1t was in 1914, instead Of
1874, as stated by some Of the New
York papers, that Mr.. Van Amburgh
imported Hannibal from England. He
had been shown all over Europe then. He
is supposed to be some two hundred years
old. w.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1860-01-05
stIttt Galt.
RERULING ANNA HAWKES..

"Buzz-buzz-buzz Pr
Indeed | cannot stand this. You'll
drive mequiet crazy with your buzz. buzz,
ouzzing. l must and will have silence.
Ind that plain. pleasant persuasion
will not do; l shall be forced to resort
to a harsher method. Now. listen. one
and all, while / assure you that the first
scholar, old or young. miss or master,
Young gentleman or lady, whom shall
:e' whispering without leave, l will
fernle."
The teacher. Mr.. Arthur Stone, closed
ms bearded lips firmly. and glanced about
Tie old-fashioned school ROOM with de-
ermlned expression, as he ceased speak
ing: He evidently meant Just what be
iaid-meant it in the face of the stout,
@slwart young gentleman, and the pretty,
Eitching. bright-eyed girls about him
For . moment there was dead silence
upon all. while every eye was 6zed upon
iSe handsome. resolute face of the teacher.
Sus IN the little crowd of eager, upturned
Ace', there was but one which his eve
sought lntuitively drawn, as it were BY
s0ue strange, mesmeric power. One
ace and one at that moment which was
apretty picture Of piquant beauty, with
ln 'ancy, inquisitiVs blue eyes, which
me- nus own fully free. and daring';-its
strawberry red mouth pursed up by the
NO" provoking and daring of smiles.
A0.s said as plsinly as words could have
s :. lyon won't feruls me. Arthur
D'one, II l whisper ever 80 much"
sudden flush of anger Redeemed up
mo the cheeks Of the young man, and
.uV' from the depths Of his fine gray eyes.
es said determinedly. IN answer to the
az l'lsotthe red mouth and blue eyes. and
~ Toss Of the dainty head-"I repeat it
slil ferule the first scholar whom I see
'1,spering without leave"
his tims there was no mistaking Il
p s''e was Apsrceptible motion Of Anna
E.s sses pretty head, an unmistakable
gu IN her eyes, aud whole. unbrokeu
~ 'ence wreathed about the curve Of her
p az q she turned carelessly to her books.
,,;a gu can feruls me II you choose. she
y.n,. mutsly, not believing that he would
'eatare to do it.
r.,, ana l certainly will," Yves the silent
vbSy o. ne young man. confident the
ona .s mat she would not allow him an
opportunity p,;O Of putting his threat in exc
tprr.s But he was i'll ct ease as be
moodIly 10 the Arithmetic class
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1860-01-05

HEAR Hxl-Mr. Iverson. Of Georgia,
one Of the orthodox Southern Democrats,
said. in = speech he made in the Senate,
Q few days ago, while the Helper boob
vas under consideration. that
"He believed that the Northern portion
Of the Democratic party was Is rotten a'
the Republicans. There is no differences
between Senator Douglas and bis supper,
tsrs. on this vital question, and BlAcl
Republicans themselves"
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1860-01-05

MARRIAGE OF FRASKIIS's DAUGHTER.
The following is an accurate copy of 3
marriage notice published in the Penn
sylvania Chronicle and Universal Adver-
tiser, printed at Philadelphia, from
Monday, October Goth, to Monday, Ne
vember Cd, 1851 :"
"Last Thursday Evening. Mr.. Rich
ard Bache, of this City. Merchant, was
married to Miss Sally Franklin, the oaly
daughter Of the celebrated DIR. franklin,
young lady of distinguished Merit.
The next Day all the Shipping in the
Harbour displayed their Colours on the
happy occasion"
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1860-01-05
Misttuantuns.
A LOCK OF HAIR.
BY ALICE CAREY.


-AloH
r.,n.L .h,.
n.s,I.,.s II, -,
u,v.,,Il.d =, C,or ,hs;, ,rnb.,
a.. s.,.,,.
IT,. -. $780, ;ldti,s,
u,v.Ln;,, ,non, the ,,.s,
~ a. In -.
Tb1.s ,ira, ,c,o,, IN. $50.
since hi, briyh, lock wa, severed.
nth. bopsfuIn.,, of bliss
a. ,bsr.,, a world of eloouene.
In ,imDl. tbipv, liz. tbi,I
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1860-01-05

MILITARY AID TO VIRG1N1A.-Undel
this heading, we find the following re,
marks in the Charleston Mercury, prefs.
tory to a notice subjoined, in relation to
Gov. Gist's rendering aid to Virginia:
1--WE are satisfied that every intelli.
gent man in the South has been COM
pletely disguised at the broad and pathet-
ic farce that has been played Of before
the public, about the hanging Of that
hoary villain, odd Brown From the
500 invaders in possession Of Harper's
Ferry, and the 1000 negroes carried of
to the mountains of Pennsylvsnia--from
the further invasions and threats Of invs-
sion--the arsons and fears of arson-the
marches and counter-marches Of the po-
MES and cessation of ponies-Gov. Wise.
the energetic, and his troops-down to
the final climax Of military aid offered by
Gov. Gist, of South Csrolina, to the
Governor of Virgins, for the purpose OF
making certain the hanging of the afore-
said Brown d Cot is tissue of dis
graceful exaggeration sufficient to stir the
gall Of any Southerner, who has regard
for the dignity and responsibility of the
Southern people. To US it looks as If
those in possession Of the telegraph were
in league to ridicule the South, and make
us the laughing-stoek to ourselves and
before the world. We sincerely trust
that our Legislature, which il to meet
to-day, will be1r this in mind, and take
no action whatever in regard to ourselves
or our institutions. that may even have
the appearance Of being prompted BY the
Virgins farce and its terrorism"
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1860-01-05

Parson Brownlow. of the Knoxville
Wing, writes from New York that he
has been to hear Henry Ward Beecher
preach, and says; II came to the con-
clusion that he WAS not bad hearted
man; and crazy as he is on the subject Of
slavery. those of our friends in the South
who are fortunate enough to get to HeAY=
en-. need not be astonished to find Henry
Ward Beecher there -.r "a
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1860-01-05
dbpiee Qattrp.
IMnaH.RIDE, &C, ETC.
BY L. G. BATES.

sr,s Susie BrOunl ny pFstiy one, sfs
n surs you must Tsmsmbsr- .s..
B,O, for love, at least for fan
n, tlsiKb-rides Of December;
wh,, al The bales and all the bsauE,
I, suits Of ftosts wsald 20 fsnh.
AID ,ouss1s, bsnsstA the buffaloss, ...
Each sthsrS hands, &c. IAnd 50 forth.l
H,u brightly STRAINED the northern light
AbsTs the SnoWy ridges!
Hsv pIsssant were the Winter sighis.
Observed from country bridges!
whers "solI" 10 sOuEht. with such address,,
MID lIughtsr, fun and hsttsp;
A,d Iovsn feel, amid the prsss,
Each otnerG hsaFiS, etc. rst estsra.1
lis very siAgulE and queer,
ofiIl most mad devices,
Ls,sS Gre should burn 90 bright aAd eisss.
o. fuel formed On ices;
Aua yet ve kaow ITS fame, Iadssd.
Most brilliantly will glow forth.
wbsn famed behind flying Hssd,
Hid under furT, Sc.
Tn Iurs you mind the village ina,
The Ssp1eF lad the Fsvsl!
Hsw, ia the general din and dih,
Love shot his arrows level;
Aad SOsT forget how Harry Kldd
Eubrseed you in the battery:
YOa kiIssd his liPs-l know you did
Asd be kissed yocTI, etc.
Asd wbsa the forfsiiI were ell paid,
How oas cid maid resisted,
tail the younger ladies said,
A pruds thsY all dstssted.
"DsIiIt." Ihe cried-ths ancient AAR--
Her nodssty to show forth;
"IIl never yield to living maa,
Ny virgin lips" &c.
The ~intry wiaas, the homs~srI ~HJ,
Blew chilly ia our facsIi
Bsi underneath our furI We lsy,
AREnusy in orr places.
Csc girl upon the forward seat.
The pretty Nellie Sattstlss,
Declared Jack Frost had piuebSd her feet
AId Billy Frost, etc.
AusaheT. underneath her robe,
THE buff los, not her dr-s,-',,
Fair Patience, with attendant Job,
Detected 10 eareSSsI,
E,nns up. with angry, bln,hing face.
Her ianocsnes TO show forth,
Bat showed her euFls we're cot Of pla0s.
Her collar gone, sc.
AID then, the parting at the door!
Ih tender, mutual blisseI!
Sweet lips, from their abundant, store,
Gave to the pooT-in kissesl
The parting rOFi-ths long embrace
Cupid'I most dangerou, witebsry, no..
nrought FIRE to many boyish face,
And rai,sd sweet hopes, etc.
Dear Susie Brown, save you and ],
Ofall that load Of merrimsnts
Va other pair, are lrft to try
I,oveb latest, best experiment.
And when the coming SHOWS are spread,
Our mutual hopes shall glow forth;
May Hymsn bless Us, when we're we'd,
Increase onr joys, &c. ...
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1860-01-05

A friend Of ours. whose business has
occasioned him to travel good deal re-
Gently in the Counties west of this, ex-
presses much establishment at the fact
that many, even rich farmers, do not take
. newspaper. He told rs Of one or two
instances Of the sale Of hogs. Of the latest
kind. ct II cents nett, when four cent,
might have been got just as readily. had
not the farmers been entirely ignorant Of
the state Of the markets. He said he had
no doubt, and we have as little. that
hundreds Of farmers will this season lose
enough in this way to pay for . good
newspaper as long Is they live.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1860-01-05

TRE ENGLISH PREss.-One Of our
English papers, pronounced BY . compo-
tent judge T" the best British paper out Of
London" in an editorial article on John
Browns trial, says Of the prisoner:
he CaS a negro, and he had dared 10
raise his hand against White men. his
oppressOrs, and the oppressOrS Of his rscs
in that land of liberty This was
enough"
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1860-01-05

An English Lord, Stanley. recently
returned from tour to the West. On
Saturday be took tbs cars from Suspen-
sion Bridge. and displayed such an
amount of self-sufieiency and imperti-
nence. that be was politely taken by the
neck and reduced to . propsr amount Of
deeency. t-1 .ce emil ,--ss
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1860-01-05

DEATH OF THE LAST SURVIVOR or THR
WYoMING MAssAcRE.-Asa A. Gore, Of
Preston, Conn, died in that town, on the
LIST ult.. at the age Of 81 years and S
months. He was the last survivor of the
Wyoming massacre, having been carried
away when child, in his mothers arms.
His father, and all his relations but bis
mother, were killed. .r..-.-
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1860-01-05

A new King has been placed upon the
throne of DIXIE Town. in, Old CalsbsTs
Africa, under the title Of Archidong Sc
cond. he was crowned with ; black
beaver hat! Oh
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1860-01-05

In Dsvie county, N, c., not long ago.
q stalwart youth Of SO was married to a
blooming maiden Of SO summers. The
couplsgsiIy sped on fOOtto The sssidsnee
of the officiating magistrate. and walked
home with the knot tied-ths round trip.
was sixteen miles.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1860-01-05

Some one Of feudish nature recently
threw turpentine on dog in Psducak,
and set it on FIRE. The howl Of that
hound ought to echo in his ears. waking
and sleeping. until he comes 10 the light
Of hotter FIRE.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1860-01-05

Washington Irving probably died from
an enlargement Of the heart. as his physi-
clans were aware he was IN danger Of
sudden death from that disease. -
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1860-01-05

We wouldn't intimate that wives eyse
pull hair, yet few persons can have failed
to observe, that. as q general rule. mar
ried men get bald much sooner than bach
Journal.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1860-01-05

It's announced. IS 3 cheering signoof
Indian civilization, that the Cheroksss
have debt and cannot pay the interest
on il.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1860-01-05

"Will you oblige me BY stepping this
way a moment ?" he led the way out in
to the floor.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-12-04
A DILE1M-M A.
How First Met Ny Wife.

There was always Il mystery hanging
about a certain way that Morgan had,
and in which he was always joined heart
lis by his wife-May Stevens that had
been--a way that troubled my curiosity
much, until the one eventful evening
that was satisfied by learning the rea
son why.
1t was simply this that every time a
word was spoken that lead to the period
when Charley Morgan first met my cous-
IN May, they would both laugh very
heartily but would always refuse to tell
at what they laughed. This WAS Ger,
tsinly very provoking. and had little
hesitation in telling them so-not once,
but many times, at which they laug ghed
more heartily than ever, and always en-
ded by kissing each other aud looking
very affectionately.
determined TO have solution Of the
matter, ii for no other reason than that
it worried me- am but woman, and
having pleaded to the possession of cur
iosity, | see no reason why sometimes il
should not be INDUCED. With this res
/ oiuticHf Il ott ici III OiiO "hth
we three. Morgan. May and myself, were
drawn up before the fire and fairly set
tied for talk There was no use min
cling matters. was my first idea, and with
this thought dashed boldly in with
Mr.. Morgan"-I usually call him
Charley but | WAS desirous of showing
that was really in earnest" Mr.. Nor
gan, why do you always laugh and look
at May when the subject of your first
meeting with her is spoken OF 20
This, was sure, was a simple ques'
ton and yet instead of answering II III
simple way, they went back, both OF
them, on the old plan. and laughed as
though the words | had spoken were the
very best joke in the world. | could do
nothing. of course, but look grave and
solemn. which in few moments brought
both 10 looking the same way and then
May spoke TO me seriously and said
Cousin Jane, you take our laughing
much more earnestly than | thought
you would. 1t is little memory be
tween Charles and that brings the
laugh to us 1t is droll remembrance
but perhaps in telling 1t there would be
nothing to amuse any one
The explanation brought back my
good humor and in an instant, and with
smile | said
Now, May, this is really unkind OF
you for SO long have you excited my
curiosity that even were the story mo-
worth telling you should tell IT,"
Well, cousin Jane shall have lhc
story, May. i will tell il myself I,
her"
AT this declaration | was surprised L
see May flush up 10 a bright red. anc
break out rather vehemently with :
No, Charley that is really too bad
You shall not do il. sir; If cousin Jan,
is TO have the story will tell her my
sell" And then, after pause, sh,
said, " When We are alone"
You shall do no such thing, Mad
ame May, was Charley's laughing res
ponse. You shall do no such Thing
This time shall have my way, ant
cousin Jane shall not have her curiosit,
excited any more without being salts
, fed"
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-12-04

to get up such superlative toilet. A
nice style of introduction, and nice
style of toilet And she--she by thi.
time was az cool as the the 3lst of De-
comber, and sat looking me right in the
eye, as | made some scrambling explain
alton of my being in that extraordinary
position 1t was lame explanation.
wonderfully mixed up with irrevaenI
matter, and stammered and suffered
through in way that should have dis
gusted any sensible person. She seem
ed to be seriously pondering during the
recital, and at its end, looking at me as
though asking the most simple question
in the world, said:
"What is to be done %
Let me jump out of the window as |
came in,' said |, in sickly tone OF
voice, for the thought came to me that
to achieve this end make some desper-
alto display Of myself in a style of cos
tune which deprecated. She relieved
me instantly with
No, that will not do, there are peo-
pie moving about and you will be
seen"
1t was now my turn to stammer out
"What's to be done" For saw
that the little hazel-eved girl was super
ior to me in presence of mind and ener'
gy of action. She did not wait long tc
answer my question.
You must lie still here till | get up
When | have left the room you can rise
dress and go away the first opportunity,
was her response, delivered in quiet
business like manner
And so | did. Under May Steven:
command | buried my intruding heat
under the bed clothes. and kept it wei
covered till | heard the retreating foot
steps on the stairs, which was but few
minutes, though it seemed an age, anc
then with a desperate bound | sprung
from the bed and turned the key on the
departed one. 1t was the quickest dres
sing ever made, and will venture tC
say that no man ever sneaked out of hi,
own apartment more stealthily than
did
That morning we met May Stevens
and | at the breakfast table, in tht
character of the newly arrived that NOR
nng-and were formally introduced, du
ring the ceremony of which we aston
ished every one present, and planted ;
thorn of wonder in the sides of Netti
and Carrie, by bursting Simultaneous,
into a heavy laugh, which we never fai
10 repeat when the memory of our frs
meeting comes up.
And now, cousin Jane, you have tn
whole story Of how | first met my wife.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-12-04

The suboined poem-we do not know wh(
wrote it's one of the most beautiful OF Its KIND
we have ever seen. We do not envy the heart
that does not thrill to its wild and te ender mu
sic
Backward, turn backward, oil, Time in your
flight,
Make me child again, just for tonight;
Mother come back from the echoless shore,
Take me again to your heart as of yore-
Kiss from my forehead the burrows of care,
Sooth the few silver threads out of my hair
Over my slumbers your loving watch keep
Rock me to sleep, mother-rock me to sleep
Backward, flow backward, oh tide of years
/ am so weary of tolls and of tears
Toll without recomI mIense-tears all in vain
Take them and give me my childhood again
have grown weary of dust and decay,
Weary of fiinging my soul-wealth away
Weary of sowing for others to reap;
Rock me to sleep, mother, rock me to sleep
Tired of the hollow, the base, the untrue,
Mother, oh, mother, my heart calls for you
Many Summer the grass has grown green
Blossomed and faded-our faces between
Yet with strong yearnings and passionate
pain,
Long tonight for your presence again;
Come from the silence so long and SO deep
Rock me to sleep, nother-rock me TO sleep
Over my heart in days that are flown,
No love like mother-ove ever has shown
No other worship abides and endures,
Faithful, unselfish, and patient, like yours
None like mother can charm away pain
From the sick soul and word-weary brain ;
Slumber's soft calm o'ermy heavy lids creep
Rock me to sleep, mothcr-rock me to sleep
Come let your brown hair, justlighted will
gold,
Fall on your shoulders again as ofold-
Let it fall over my forehead tonight,
Shading my faint eyes away from the light
For with its sunny-edged shadows once mere
Haply will throng the sweet visions Of yore
Lovingly, softly its bright pillows sweep
Rock me to sleep, mother-rock me to sleep
Mother, dear mother! the years have beer
long
Since last hushed to your lullaby song
Sing them, and unto my soul it shall seem
Womanhoods' yeas have been but dream
Clasp to your arms in n loving embrace,
With your light lashes just sweeping my face
Never hereafter to wake or TO weep
Rock me to sleep. mother--rock me to sleep
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-12-04

A white woman, who accompanied har
husband, missionary, up the Cavalla
river last May, excited the greatest curl
osity and admiration among the sable
dwellers of that benighted African re-
gion' All wanted to touch her, and
great surprise was expressed upon feel
ing her hair. The King Of the Nyinemo
tribe called her +" very fine," and compli-
mented her husband greatly for his taste
in selecting her. And when she told
him he might see other white woman who
would surpass her, he said that would
either never be, or else a very long time
Owing to her presence, the attendance
on preaching was extraordinarily large.
During her visit at the mission station.
hundreds went to see her, who said that
they could feel satisfied 10 die now that
they had seen such wonderful being as
white woman.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-12-04
w. G.. DONNAN,

4 TTORNEY & COUNSELOR AT LAW
~ Land and General Agent and Notary
Public, Treasurer d Recorders Office, Indepen-
lencc, Iowa.
Is prepared to attend with promptncss to all
business pertaining to his Profession. Especia
attention given to Collecting, Conyeyancing
Paying taxes, Examining titles, dc. je6- 81
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-12-04
C. e. LATHROP,

4 TTORNEY AT LAW 4 INSURANCE
n Agent, Independence, Iowa. Will prac-
ticc in the several Courts Of this Judicial Dis
trict. and attend to any business entrusted TO
his care with promptness and despatch.
Insurance Policies in the Phnnix Company
of Hartford, CT, issued on reasonable terms,
and without delay.
Feb IL 1889 (219
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-12-04
JED LAKE,

4 TTORNEY d COUNSELOR At LAW
n Land and General Agent, Independence,
Iowa. viii give prompt attention 10 all pro-
,fessional business entrusted TO his care. Money
ioaned and investments made on reasonable
terms Office over VIM. G. Mor.iss Jewelry
store, Main street. -i3- "
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-12-04
>.
WOODWARD 81 MARSHALL,

1 TTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT
n Law, General Land Agents and Notarles
Public, Independence, Buchanan county, Iowa.
Will practice in the different Courts of this
State Also attend promptly to SECU RING
CLAIMS, Making Collections, Paying Taxes,
Gonyeyancing, dc. 2-lO