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The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-04-23
ARE YOU INSURED !?

You should insure, whether town people do or
not, for many reasons, one of which is suffi-
cient. You are many times absent from home
during the day and night, leaving no one eapa-
bic of contending with that deyouring element,
fire and in case your buildings should take
fire, in nine cases out of every ten, they would
be entirely DESTROYED before assistance could be
rendered Not SO in town. Let the cry OF
Fire Fire Fire be sounded in the streets,
and in few moments n swarm Of busy work
men rush to the spot, and the devouring flames
are checked You can now obtain
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-04-23

How CAPTAIN TIGER GOT MARRIED.
Captain Tiger says
Il courted Der under singular crcum
stances. / won her through rash VOW
Thus, saw her-loved her-1 proposed
she refused.
You love another said l.
Spare my bushes, said she.
Il know him. said l.
you do 2 said she.
very good | exclaimed. IF he re-
mains here I'll skin him.
| wrote him note. l said it was a
painful thing--and so it was. l said
had pledged my word as gentleman, to
skin him--my character was at stake
had no alternative. AS an officer in the
United States service, | was bound to dc
it, regretted the necessity, but it mus
be done. He was open to conviction
He saw that the rules of the service were
imperative. He fled--I married her
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SOLD OUT.

THE FIRM OF A. H. FONDA d BRO
Il would respectfully inform the citizens OF
Buchanan County that they have sold out their
entire stock of goods to Mr.. w. A. JONES
All those knowing themselves indebted to said
firm are hereby requested to call at their old
stand, on the West side of the river, and settle
up Immediately. The Books and Accounts of
the firm will be kept for short time only at
their old place of business.
A. II. FONDA & BRO.
Independence, Feb. 25, 1861 (49
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10 PIiNters

Paints, Oils, Varnishes, st. Louis pure White
Lead, Buffalo Lead, French and American Zinc
ground in oil, and Demar Varnish. A large
assortment of Colors, dry, and ground in oil.
Copal Varnish, Nos. ! and 2, Light Picture
Varnish, Coach Body Varnish, Asphaltum Var
nish, Leather Varnish, Japan Varnish, Turpen-
tine DC, for sale at current market prices,
At WALLACE'S Drug Store.
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INDEPENDENCE
INSURANCE COMPANY.
A HOME INSTIT TON!


The Directors of this Company take pleasure
in announcing to the public that they are now
fully organized in compliance with the Laws
of Iowa, and are now prepared to receive APP
plications for Insurance.
Farmers and those having isolated Town
Property to insure are cordially invited TO give
their patronage and lend their influence in es
tahlishing it upon sonnd basis.
To the farmers we would ask
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-04-23
FANCY SOAP

Honey Soap, Windsor Soap, Camphorated |
Soap, Bar Soap, Transparent Soap, from the
mandatory of A. w Harrison, Philadelphia.
AT WALLACE'S Drug Store. |
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HOWARD ASSOCIATION,
PHILADELPHIA,

A Bcnerolea Institution established By special En-
do'cnent, for the Relief Of the Sick md Dis
tressed, afflicted ,cih Virutent and Epi-
dernic Diseases, and especially for
Tie Cure Of Diseases Of the
Serudl Organs.
NJ EDlCAL ADVICE given gratis, by the
vi Acting Surgeon, to all who apply by let
ter, with description of their condition, GAGE.
habits oflle, &e.,) and in eases of
extreme poverty, Medicines furnished free of
charge.
VALUABLE REPORTS on Spermatorrlua,
and other Diseases of the Sectual Organs, and
on the NEW REMEDIES employed in the
Dispensary, sent to tic afflicted in eealed letter
ENVELOPES, free of charge. Two or three Stamps
or postage will be acceptable
Address, for Report or treatment, DIR. J.
SKILLIN HOUGHTON, Acting Surgeon,
Howard Association, No. 2 South Ninth Street,
Philadelphia, Pa.
BY order of the Directors,
EZRA ID. HEARTWELL, Pres.
GEO. FAlRCHILD, Sec'y.
Feb Is, 1860. (3-is-ly
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GARDENING FOR LADIEs.-Make up
your beds early in the morning sew
buttons on your husbands shirts do
not rake up any grievances protect the
young and tender branches Of your fam
lily; plant smile of good nature in your
face, and carefully root out all angry feel
ngs-and expect good crop of happi-
ness. Lucy G. d.
Morgan's Prairie, Ind, March &c, '61.
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AN IMPORTANT DISCOVERY -!
FOR THE CURE OF
BRONCHITIS, COUGHS
AND COLDS.
THE
vi A K O r A A r A BICA,
DISCOVERED BY
MISSION AIRY
WHILE TRAVELLING IN ARABIA

HILL IhAN ELlN VI LIN AKA BIA
All who are suffering from Consumption
should use the MAkORA ARABICA, discov-
cred by missionary in Arabia.
All who are threatened with Consumption
should use the MAKORA ARABICA, discov-
cred by missionary in Arabia.
All who are suffering from Bronchitis should
use the MAKORA ARABICA, discovered by
missionary in Arabia.
All who are suffering from Sore Throat.
Coughs and Colds, should use the MAKORA
ARABICA, discovered by missionary in
Arabia.
and impurities of the blood should use the
MAkORA ARABICA, discovered by mis-
sionary in Arabia.
1t cures Consumption.
1t cures Bronchitis
1t cures Sore Throat, Coughs and Colds.
1t cures Asthma, Scrofula and Impurities of
the Blood
This unequalled remedy is now for the first
time introduced to the public.
1t was proyidentially discovered by mis-.
sionary while travelling in Arabia. He was
cured of Consumption by It's use after his case
was pronounced hopeless by learned physicians
in Europe.
He has forwarded to us in writing, q full ac-
count of his own extraordinary cure, and of Il
number of other cures which have come under
his observation, and also full account of the
medicine.
At his request, and impeled by desire to
extend a knowledge of this remedy to the pub
lie, we have had his communication printed in
pamphlet form for free distribution. It's inter
est is enhanced by an account which he gives
of some of the scenes of the Syrian massacres
which he obtained from those who were suffer-
ers in that awful tragedy.
This pamphlet may be obtained at our office,
or it will be sent free by mail to all who apply
for it.
We import the MAKORA ARABICA direct
from Smyrna, through the house of Cleon d
Gylippus, and we have always on hand a full
supply put up in bottles ready for use, with
full directions.
Price one dollar per bottle. Sent by mail on
receipt of price, and "a cents for postage.
For sale wholesale and retail by
Leeds, Gilmore d Co..
Importers of Drugs g. Medicines,
81 Liberty St, n Y.
ALSO BY DRUGGISTS GENERALLY.
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DISEASED HORSES AND CATTLE

Scratches or Grease, Mango and Horse Distem-
per.
DISEASED HORSES AND CATTLE
Require restoration of insensible perspiration.
Sloan's Fever Antidote Condition Powder, is
certain Blood Purifier. 1t never fails to
loosen the skin, cleanse the water create an APP
petite, and positive cure for Coughs. Colds
Stiff Complaint, Founder, Distemper, and car
ries of Bolts and Worms, and, may be Civ
en- at any time and under all circumstances
with perfect safety.
One Package of the Powders and a bottle of
the Ointment will perfectly cure Il recent foun-
der in six or eight days, without leaving the
least effect in the feet In Horse Dstemper,
they will allay the fever and promote healthy
termination of the disease. One powder and a
part of II bottle of ointment, will, in all cases,
cure the Horn DistempcI in Cow two are
sometimes required for an Ok.
Walter B. Sloan, the original discoverer of
this truly valuable medicine, still has the sole
supervision of its manufacture, but orders
should be sent to his son, Oscar b. Sloan, "a
South Water street, Chicago, H.. who will
promptly supply the demand for these popular
and truly great medicines.
They are sold by all dealers in medicine. -
Sold Wholesale and retail at Manufacturer
prices, ut INDEPENDENCE by
G. II. Wallace,
and retailed by all the other Druggists.
Dee. ] l, 1860.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-04-23
Union Despatch Company
Incorporated by the State Of Illinois,
March 2lSt, 1859.
TERN 100 YEARS.
AUTHORIZED CAPITAL. si.OOO.OOO

DIRECTORS.
LOUIS B. KELLEY, VIM. B. JARVIS,
Il. l.. PARKER, j. s. MECHLING.
DAVID PATTON.
VIM. B. JARVIS, Sec'y. Louis B. KELLEY. Pres
Office 60 Dearborn St., Chicago Ill.
The numerous Stockholders of this Company
are among the most responsible Producers, Mil
lers and Shippers of the Northwestern States,
who have united for
Security and Protection in the Markets,
thus rendering this the most reliable source
through which to ship and sell all kinds of
Grain, Produce, Live Stock, and Manufactures
in Chicago and Eastern cities.
Farmers & Grain Sellers ofIowa,
Ship your grain and produce directly to the
market head, and save large profit to your
selves, where il rightfully belongs.
AL Shipments should be addressed UNION
DESPATCH COMPANY, Chicago, H."
Detirer al your Shipping Station, and take Re
ceipt from X. X. agent.
Proceeds and bags will be returned to you
promptly, by express or YOU direct.
Only the lowest rates of freight at which
Il. II. Companies will contract, are charged on
shipment made to this Company.
May 9, 1861. (Iy
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-04-23
CORN STARCH, SAGO, IAPIOCA,

Oatmeal, Pearl Barley, Chocolate, Extracts
for Cooking, Rose Water, dc, &c,
At VILLAGES Drug Store.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-04-23
PATENT MEDICINES.

Agent for all the Popular Patent Medicines
The Trade supplied at Manufacturers prices,
AT WALLACE'S Drug Store
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-04-23
PEREUMERY.

Lubin's Extracts, Wrights Extracts, Jules
Haules' Extracts, Hair Brushes, Tooth Brushes,
Fancy Soap, Toilet Powders, de-, &c,
AT WALLACE'S Drug Store
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nR. BIS TREATMENT OF ALL =

nlfu ana ' Inc streets.
nR. BIS TREATMENT OF ALL -
IL Private Diseases is more speedy krV2
and permanent than any other rhysi
clans in the city Cures guaranteed -
No mercury used.
| manufacture all my own medicines which
are pleasant to take, and will thoroughly eradi
cate all diseases from the system in very short
time.
Those unfortunate young men who have, by
secret infatuaton or self-abuse, untitled them
selves for either business or society, and pro
duced those fearful effects in body and mind
so much to be dreaded to such we would say
that, having treated hundreds of such eases
cry year Of his practice in the city and SUI
rounding country, land which testimonials in
his possession will show can offer you perm
anent and efcctual cure. Medicines sent by
mail or express. Persons at distance, treated
by letter. Address Z. O. Box 1896, enclosing
stamp. (octl6-60-ly
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Cheap and Reliable Insurance

At home, and the duty you owe yourself, your
family and the community ut large, requires
you to Insure, and thereby sustain and eneour-
age Home Institutions.
The Directors aim TO do SAFE, rather than
large business, and to build upan Institution
that will be an honor TO our young and grow
ing State and
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-04-23
EslglN MANHOOD.
.A-aAaY How Lost. How Restored.

sAkL-s-2A0 nUW LUSts HUN hCAtUTtus
Just Published, in a Sealed Earelope,
ON THE NATURE, TREATMENT AND
RADICAL CURE OF SPERMATORRHGA,
or Seminal Weakness, Sexual Debility, Nervous
ness and Involuntary Emissions, producing
lmpotency and Mental and Physical lnchpa'
city.
BY ROBT. j. CULVERWELL, M. d.,
Author Of the " Green Book" DC.
The world renowned author in this admira-
able Lecture, clearly proves from his own ex.
perience that the awful consequences Of Self
abuse may be eifectually removed without med
icine and without dangerous surgical opera
tons, bougies, instruments, rings or cordials,
pointing out a mode Of cure at once certain and
effectual, by which every sufferer no matter
what his condition may be, may cure himself
cheapiy, privately and radically This Lecture
will prove boon To thousands and thousands.
Sent under seal to any address, post paa, on
the receipt of two postage stamps, by address
ing DIR. Gil, J. c. KLIHE, l2l Bowery, New
York, Post Office Box 1856. (r4eoi.2i-ly
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PHYSIOLOGY FOR THE MARRIED; OR
A Practical, Rational, and Perfect Control Of Re
production !,

A Practical, Rational, and Perfect Control Of Re
production :,
INHlS IS, BEYOND ALL COMPAR-
ESS@y l. ison, the most complete and reliable
work upon this subject ever offered to
the American people. 1t is the latest Of
the kind published, and contains the true and
really useful of all that have preceded it, be-
sides many important facts never before alluded
TO in any publication.
No thinking man will, at this age of scien-
tific research be content TO leave to mere chance
all that pertains to the increase of his family.
Judgment will dictate the number of his chill
dreIi, and the time and circumstances Of their
births. And surely no intelligent woman will
neglect an opportunity of obtaining knowledge
that may promote her happiness, preserve her
youth, diminish her SORROWS and prolong her
life
Sales confidential. Sent TO any address in
secured envelopes. free of postage, by enclosing
the price Zone Dollar TO
DIR. BIGELOW, Box 1896,
oetI660-lyl ST. LOUIS, Mo.
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SAFE INDEMNITY

to its policy holders, and no efforts will be
spared on their part to render il deserving a
liberal patronage.
This Company will pay loss or damage coca
stoned by Lightning, whether the building is
burned or not, provided the applicant applies
for such Insurance, and pays the additional
rate fixed for such risk. Not more than 81 900
insured in one risk, or within circle of eight
rods.
OFFICERS
F. G. WILCOX, Pres HEmAN MORSE. V. Pres.
j. H. CAMPBELL, Treas o. M Pom, Secretary.
HENRY q. THOMAS, Gen. Agent.
Independence, Jan. &, 1861
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DIRECT ROUTE TO CHICAGO
AND ALL POINTS EAST,
Gaiena d Chicago Union Railroad.

WINTER ARRANGEMENT
nN AND AFTER DECEMBER 80, 1860,
" Sundays excepted), Trains will leave
DUNLElTH for Chicago and intermediate pa-
ces, ria G. d G. U. r. r.. at $50 A. NJ and 4:30
7. M, arriving at Chicago at $3.50 p. NJ. and
3:45 A. M.
Trains leave CHICAGO for Rockford, Free
pert and Dunleith at III 40 A. NJ and $50 P. M.
Trains both East and West, connect at Bel
videre with trains for Beloit, GAINESVILLE, Madi-
son, Milwaukee, Prairie du CHEN, dc.
Close connections at Chicago with all trains
East and South.
BE sure and Purchase Tickets pia Galena and
Chicago Union X. x.
Fare always as low as by any other route.
Sleeping Cars on all Night Trains.
G. M. WHEELER, Gen1 Ticket Agent
Z. B. TALCOTT, Genl Supt
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SLOAN'S OINTMENT!

For Mildness, Safety, Certainty, Thorough
ness, Sloan's Ointment is rapidly superceding
all other Ointments and Liniments for the cure
of the following complaints Fresh Wounds,
Calls of all kinds, Cracked Heels, Ringbone,
Pole Evil, Windgalls, Callus, Spavine, Swee-
ney, Fistula, Foundered Feet, Sand Cracks,
Scratches or Grease, Mango and Horse Distem-
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Dr. RigeIOW,
CONFIDENTIAL PHYSICIAN.

Office No. ITO N. Third 81, ST. Louis No
Nearly opposite the City Hotel, Entrance on
Third and Vine Streets)
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The Subscriber will continue the business al
the old stand Of Clark & Hallam, where he will
be glad TO see all his old customers and host
of new ones. A good assortment of goods on
hand. Give me a call j. X. HALLAM
lndepeH dence, Jan. 81, 1861. [4T4w
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Dissolution.

rTNHE PARTNERSHIP hitherto existing be-
J. tween III. A. CLARK and j. X HAL
LAM, was this day dissolved by mutual con
sent. Those knowing themselves indebted to
the late firm will please settle as soon ms con-
yenent with j X. Italian, who alone is all-
thorized 10 receive and settle claims due to and
from late firm. III. A. CLARK,
j. X, HALLAM.
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81 a MS
IN SLANT RELIEF,

THIS is truly q Great Remedy. Half a IS
Il cent bottle of Sloan's Instant Relief. Civ
en- in pint of warm water, seldom fails to
cure horse of Collie in few minutes-in ex-
IRENE cases repeat the dose in Is minutes.
For Bruises, Strains, Sprains, and many 9TH
er injuries on Horses, Cattle, and other ami
mails, Sloan's Instant Relief speedily effects a
cure. Many persons have been astonished to
witness the rapid cnre effected by the use of
this wonderful medicine.
liGet Circnlars of rents
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and retailed by all the other Druggists.
Dee IL, 1860.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-03-13
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From the proceedings of the ST. inst W. extract
the following: '' ~
Cen sparrow, Of Louisiana, o6ercI the ft11ow-
ing 'D'''-' ''9 1O'''"
Re&o,ted That the Committee on Commerce. sr
ih8ncted 10 inquire into and report on the ureseaf;
cDhdltI0n nf the C1stOm-HOuse at New. Orleans
what repairs, II any, are Immediately necessarv M
preserve the same from damage and also tn ye-
port oill providing for the accommodation Of the
sion Of the records thereof
Mir. sparrow stated that he vas informed that
ne Custom~5Fouse in New Orleans s in q condition
tSet requires immediate attention. The records
III ste M ouIIong are liable to injury from exposure
10 me weather, as the building does not now afford
pro- scton from the effects of rain and storm II
WlIt be necessary 10 provide some other honae fo
sHe Totec,Ioh ana preservation of the records and
also fer the accommodation of the 5,ourta 1rb;nT.
may be held there. tmove that the reqni,3+io+ bas
reieTTea to the fomn2ttee on Commerce
Mr. { layton. of Miae., said that the Judiciary
oNmttee mad the SUBJECT Of the resolution unde1s
consderarion, and intend at an early dav to renor+
bil for tEat' purpose.
Mr. Sparrow sad that he bnildisg in New Or,
1ean5 IN which the United States FOurtg we're
a 1,gn, ana m IN Which the records were Kept, was
teasHo Tor tna5 purpose, an that the lease expired
W ] slte lrst day of the present month. There is
~LSieiote, ~ now 10 place for Eeldng the courts or
thSe gtns tne records He stated further that
~Ir.1 ~ vas 8ehtse1Ran present who can rive the
cof.shttee all thenforrnation IN reference tn thia7
matter that may bcnecessarv, ~N'' ~ '''7
az Layton said he had no objection to the re-
eEeh2e OF the resolution, and it was referred to the
commercial COMMITTEES. w. " ~
Mr. conrad, of louisiana, said be had received
rom constituent anG friend, communication in
regard to some changes that are expedient and
re EecessaTy to be made in the law Of Congress reg.
Glatins steamboats, and particularly those on the
h.8sissIppl river. These changes are rendered
necessary IN consequence of our change of Gov
efhfaehf. Inc communication referred TO the.
commercial Committee without being read
congress then went into secret session.
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CHARLEY GORDON. THE BURGLAR.


The examination Of this modern Jack Sheppard
was resumed and concluded last evening before
Recorder Emerson His exploits are so familiar
to the town that a detail of the testimony is ur-
necessary. The Recorder committed him to the
First District Court; and as Charley had no friend
to sign the mild bond required Of $lj 900, he was
sent back to prison.
When Charley was brought up town and sent
down again, last week, he said to officer Burney,
(who drives the Black Naria) as B. was putting
the "bracelets' on him, .'ncvcr mind, I'll get even
with YOU some Of these days. B. politely replied,
81 don't mind how often you get ecen with me, so
you never get aLead Of me- G. ntmatcd to B.
that lie was no common prisoner, but gentleman
and should mt be treated so.
B. replied that he knew perfectly we'll that G..
was gentleman, and was so fearful of accident
ally losing his valuable society, that he could
never think Of taking him along without comforting
upon him tie distinction Of the ''braceets' i e.,
the iron hand cuffs
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-03-13
MORNING, MARCH l3, 1861.

yesterday. Whisky saIcs 800 bhl4. at 1880, West,
ern Ness Pork is quoted at ZIG IS to Sl7 w. Lard
IS quoted at II to sc. per lb.
River Intelligence
Louisville, March II. The Ohio river was 75
ing this evening, with feet 4 inches in the canM.
Additional European News
HALIFAX. March l2.--From EurOpean jonrnai1
received by the steamer Niagara we glcan the fol
lowing items:
NAPLES. The government has taken possession
OF the religious property the garrison Of Gaeta sent
to the Neapo'itan Hands.
TrRN.- admiral Pcrsano. soon to he joined by
General tiaIdini. had arrived off jIcssn which lie
Will soon summon to surrender.
RoME.-- Victor Emanuel is soon to BE proclaimed
King Of Italy from the Capitol.
NIENNA.-lt is reported that Austria, Prussia and
Russia have conclTded convention to act in con
cert against the Polish or Hungarian outbreaks
lTSSiA.--AdECr5 from St. Petersburg say that
new tariff on European goods will soon be cstab-
lished.