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The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1864-02-02

side" to this phase Of domesticity-ths
all men are not prone by nature to sta
out nights and play whiskey poker. no
all wives suffering angels, who sit up a
home till daylight, praying for ant
weeping over the truant payers-of-their
millinery and. grocery bills.
The amount of the thing is just here
Nine hundred and ninety men in
thousand will 60 home just SO long a
they find home as pleasant or pleasante
that other places. No manor at leas
a great majority Of mems naturally ar
abuser Of "tender woman," player o
whiskey poker. or frequenter Of whis
key shops if he goes there, he goes
there, from a very different reason tina,
what our religious friends call natural
depravity."
Nor are all wives angels who are tyr.
anized over by masculine brutes. We
opine that there is in society sprink-
ling-we may say big shower-of
wives, who, to say the least, are no such
thing.
If a man comes home from business,
wearied with his days labors and anx-
ious to meet the smiles and warmth OF
Family Life, and instead thereof finds
only petuant silence, whining discon-
tent; if instead Of anticipated joyous.
ness he is met by cold silence his
presence seemingly only tolerated, no
kind word offered, no sunny smile to
cheer him, no sympathy with his labors,
his WEAKNESS or presence--if he only
finds himself tortured, and scoded Rat or
ordered around, endured by peak of
female beagles-if he. we say, in view
of undergoing this, or even tenth part
of it, he does not foreswear home and
take to whiskey shops, faro banks or
any other species of disreputable resort,
he is, to express it emphatically, "big-
ger fool than has any right to wife,
family or anything else.
We hope some Of the much suffering
helpmates will examine carefully into
the matter, and see whether the grow
ing derelictions of their lieges, are owing
to the innate, natural depravity Of Hus-
bands or to causes fostered by the sell
fshness and unlovableness of Wives
WILKIE.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1864-02-02
Welcome the Veterans Home.

The New York Times gives the fol-
lowing judicious and timely advice re-
speciing the reception that should be
awardrd the veteran regiments that have
re-enlistej in the Union army:
And now that the veterans are COM
ing home, let the treatment extended 10
them be Of the most heartful and snthu-
siastic nature. The country has be-
come accustomed to military pageants,
and the march Of regiment through
our streets excites net so much inter-
est now as that Of a squad of police
once did but toward the returning reg
,ments of veterans. who have resolved
to add another three years. term to
their record Of honorable actions, there
should be extended reception and a
welcome such as truly grateful peo-
pie gives to the defenders of its lives
and property and government.
Not alone in public ovations not
alone in the blubbling, evanescent en-.
thusiasm Of the street; but at b ONE, in
the social circle, everywhere that these
gallant men appear, let them know that
they are welcomed, and that we truly
appreciate the immense service they
have rendered us. Those who have
never seen with what avidity the sold.
ier in the field seeks for and treas
ures up every word Of commentator
and encouragement from home. can.
not fully appreciate the void of the sold
ier's heart which aches for the words
and smiles and endearments of home and
society. So we canno, make too much
OF them. II will be little recompenst
enough for the perils which these brave
fellows have already encountered, to say
nothing Of the future. So wherever the
uniform OF a veteran appears honorably
worn, let it be accorded place, res.
pect, and cordial greeting.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1864-02-02

Our present State Legislature united
very harmoniously, and so far every
thing appears to be running smoothly.
The character Of the men nominated for
the various responsible positions in the
House and Senate is above reproach.
and their election has given universal
satisfaction. There is a general interest
manifested on the par. Of all, and many
important steps and measures have al
ready been devised. We notice tha.
Senator Hart has introduced bill ex-
empting the property OF non-commiss.
ioned officers and soldiers from taxation
for state and county purposes. Repre-
sentative Holdridge has also been hon.
ored with place in the judiciary Com
mittee, post for which he is eminenlly
fitted by his many admirable qualities
and legal talent. The appointment OF
Mr. Rich to the Clerkship of the House
is also regarded with great favor, as will
be seen by the following notice which
we copy from the Gate City of the
18th inst:
II will be seen by special dispatch
from Des Moines that the caucus of
Union members nominated Jacob Butler
of Muscatine. for Speaker, and j. Rich
of the Buchanan County Guardian. for
| Clerk OF the House. This nomination
is equivalent TO an el.c,ion. We con-
gratulate the House upon the judicious
selections made by them. and We assure
onr readers that Lo better officers or
more worthy men have ever filled those
positions. Jacob Butler we have known
intimately from boyhood, and we hold il
an honor, as any man might. 10 count
him our friend, lie bore spotless
character and . high reputation amongst
his youthful associates al Miami Univer.
sity, and has earned for himself an hon.
orabe position as a lawyer, aud an en-.
viable reputation as a citizen aud Chris
tian amongst the associates OF his man.
hood. We have no personal acquaiu
tance with Mr.. Rich. but We know him
well rs an editor. and regard him "a one
lofthe ablesl and mos, ratriotic Of tho
fraternity su ~ Sala.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1864-02-02
Advice to the Legislature,

If our memory serves us, several en-
inent Legislators lost their regulations
two years ago, by insisting that dogs
ought not to be protected in their inno-
cent pastime of killing sheep. 1t CO.
ours to us that it lawmakers popular
ity with his constituents is damaged by
any Legislative hostility to the dog tribe,
he has a chance to popularize him
self this Winter by voting for law
which shall protect the dogs against the
ravages of sheep! Knowing as we do
the carnivorous and blood irsty ma
ture of sheep, we trust that the present
General Assembly will demonstrate its
wisdom by passing law which shall
preserve our poor dogs from premature
destruction. 1t is we'll known that dogs
are eminently useful animals. Sheep
ain't Z! Sheep are inclined to hydropho-
bia. Dogs amt. Sheep have facility
for barking at unreasonable hours when
people want to sleep. Dogs don't bark.
1t is a well-established fact, that dogs
furnish all the wool from which our
Winter clothing is manufactured. Sheep
don't. Dogs are timd. innocent, we'll
tempered animals. Sheep amt. Sheep
have brutal instincts. sharp teeth, and
sangunary passions Dogs hav'nt.-
A dog is the highest type of useful
ness and innocence on earth. A sheep
isn't. The contrast which we have faith
fully drawn between the two animals,
proves that the General Assembly of
1864 will fail to keep peace with the
progress of the age. if it ueglects to pass
a law which viii protect the dogs, and
restrain the natural ferocity oflhe sheep !
We think, however, that it needs but
suggestion from Ye Local TO induce the
members TO give the subject favorable
consideration. We are glad to announce
that petition on this subject, numer-
ously signed by the Butternuts and 9TH
er dogs, is in circulalion.-State Regis
ter.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1864-02-02

els OF that kind of stuff were to be had.
Since that date scarce a year has passed
that did not witness the departure Of
companies of men who were sent for the
purpose of discovering the country des-
cribed BY the immigrants. These ex-'
ploring parties have uniformly proved
failures. owing id a great measure To-
the hostility Of the Indians, who have
resolutely refused 10 allow the white kahl
to prospect their country. Atlast; how
ever, a party more fortunate than the
rest have succeeded in finding HE long
lost gold field, and. ifreports are to be
believed, the story of its richness has not
been exaggerated by the original discov-
erers.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1864-02-02
Gold by the Shoyelfull.

From the Dallas (Orcgon) Mountaineer.
A tradition has been current for years,
that some lost emmigrants. in ls45, 5,while
wandering through the country drained
by the Malheur, discovered mines where
gold could be raked up by the shovel
full. At the time, the discoverers were
ignorant OF the characteristics of gold IN
its native state, and accordingly they
passed on, regarding tho metal as worth.
less. A few years later, some OF these
men were attracted to California, and on
visiting the mines there almost the fret
sersk vas ttNt Dies knew where bush
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1864-02-02
goetrg.
The Superfluous Man.
By JOHN @. SAKE.

ft2. .ftt8aA BIZ JOHN y. SAKE,
III is ascertained by inspection of the regis
ters of many countries that the uniform prc
portion of male to female births is as 81 to 20
accordingly in respect to marriage every 2ls
man is naturally superfuous.
= p Smiths Treatise on Population, !
long have been puzzled to guess,
& And so have frequently said,
What the reason cauld really be
That have never happened to wed;
7 But now it is perfectly clsar
/. I amssr der natural ban;
The gfrls are already assigned r
And I'm superhuous man
These clever statistical chaps
I Declare tile numerical run
Of women and men in the world,
~ lstwenty to taszty- y-and one
And hence in The pairing, you see,
Since wooing and wedding began,
For every connubial score,
They've gotta superfluous mani
BY twenties and twenties they 20,
And giddily rush to their fate,
For none of the number, of course,
Can fail of conjugal mate
Bnt while they are yielding in scores
To natures infexible plan.
There's never a woman for me-
For I'm superfuous man!
1t isn't that am churl,
To solitude overwhelmed
1t isn't that am at fault
In morals, or manners, or mind;
Then what is the reason. you ask, Fnt
8 am stin with the bachelor clan !?
= / merely was numbered amiss-
And Pm superfuous man. u .
1t isn't that am in want
OF personal beauty or grace,
For many n man with wife
Is uglier far in the face
Indeed among elegant men
| fancy myself in the van,
But what is the value of that,
When I'm q superfuous man2
Although am fond of the girls,
For ought could ever discern,
The tender emotion feel
Is one that they never return;
'Tis idle to quarrel with fate,
For struggle as hard as ! can,
They're mated already, you know
And I'm superfuous man
No wonder grumble at times.
With women so pretty and plenty,
To know that mover was born
To figure as one of the Twenty;
But yet, when the average lot
With critical vision ! sean,
! think it may be for the best
That I'm a superfiuous man.
8 N. Y. Ledger
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1864-02-02
Correspondence of the Guardian.

+
WASHINGTON, d. c., Jan. 9th, 1864.
DEAR GUARprAN:--Since my last let
ter to you there has not been very much
done in Congress. though both the SEN
ate and House ave a great many very
important measures before them to which
they are endeavoring to give complete.
ness as last as possible. Saturday is,
at present, sort Of constituent day for
members of the House. On that day
they are literally every body's servant,
and going from one department, bureau
and Office to another from morning ill
night. Numbers Of you at home no
doubt regard the position Of member Of
Congress as a sor. OF sinecure as respects
work. But il you could be here. and
see how they are ''run off their legs" in
attending to requests Of constituents. as
we'll as by their public duties you
would Immediately perceive that their
places are very far from thornless.
During the past week Congress has
been principally engaged in discussing
the enrolment. bounty and commutatiou
question -enlistments into the navy-ths
arbitrary Imprisonment Of soldiers in
Misssuri-the oath Of allegiance-the
expulsion Of Garrett Davis, &C., &C.
Whether Davis be expelled or not. the
discussion and rebuke Of his reasonable
language will have good effect
Washington, for the first time for
several years. has been having a season
Of sleighing. The merry giugling ol
the "bels, bells. BELLS" and the rid.
ing of the bellies, bellies, bellies. has given
an unaccusiomed variety to the streets
But It is only my ears and eyes which
have participated in these winter enjoy.
ments. Fifteen dollars an hour for a
sleigh and pair OF horses was sum
wholly inadequate to the size of my pile.
aud consequently left such sports to
those having the "spondoolicks."
President making is beginning to re-
eeiso definite consideration not only
here, but around the country. So far
President Lincoln's friends have been
most zealous and active. But other
candidates will be presented. Among
them will doubtless be Secretary Chase
From present indications ] should think
he would be one Of tho strongest oom
petitors in the field. His friends have
only just commenced moving. and they
will be able to make powerful case fol
him. The friends Of other candidates
will also make efforts; but all anton mer
will be willing cordially and enthusias
tically 10 support the nominee of the Ma
tional Union Convention.
have spoken in this letter OF Mr..
Wilkinson resolution OF enquiry con
cerning the Imprisonment of Miunesot'
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1864-02-02
A Word TO Wives.

Lstterly one Of our city papers has
been engaged in crusade against mar
red men who abandon their innocent
wives and b!issfnl fresides TO play pok.
or. drink whiskey. go to dance. and in
short do everything except sitting in the
shadow OF the domestic fig tree. Such
fellows have been duly and properly
execrated--their unfortunate wives hold
up as subjects oi commiseration. and the
places where truant he's congregsted
made the subject Of severe reprehen-
sion
Fain nou' we hia' a. q 'o'l. a.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1864-02-02
L. w. HART.

A TToRNEY AND COUNSELOR AT
n LAW, Independence, Buchanan Coun-
~, Iowa. gI85 A-
Will give strict attention to all business en-
prusted to his care. Office up stairs, one door
west Of Marquette a McKenzie's Furniture
Btore. Main Street, Independence, Iowa.
Anyand all business pertaining in any way
TO Lands or land business, promptly attend
d to. [Nov26-1y
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1864-02-02
DILAZON ID. HOLDRIDGE.

4 TTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT
n LAW, Independence, Buchanan County
Iowa. Office next door west of Marquette d
McKenzie's Furniture Building. All business
entrusted to him will be promptly attended to.
Back Pay, Bounty and Pensions due dis
charged or deceased soldiers, or their heirs.
procured promptly, and no charges made until
the claim is obtained.
April 29th, 1862. HfeHrg {6-ly
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1864-02-02
CARTER HOUSE.

lHqHE L. WILCOX, formerly Of the Amer
-; .iasn Hotel, having leased the above house.
wNsd seturn his thanks to the public for the
liberal patronage formerly bestowed, and would
=, be hopfy to welcome nil his old friends at the
f, Carter House, Maine ST., Cedar Falls, Iowa.
Stages leave this house daily for the North
South and West.
Cedar Falls, July 25, 1861.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1864-02-02

ONE Sunday. in an Eastern village,
when the plate was being passed in
church, newly appointed editor said 10
the collector Go on I'm dead.
head-l'ye got pass"
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1864-02-02
J. S. WOODWARD,

4 TTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT
"A Law, General Land Agent and Notary
Public, Independence. Buchanan County,
Iowa. Will practice in the different Courts of
his State. Also attend promptly to seeurin G
claims, making Collections. Paying Taxes,
-Conveyancing, &c. u.s
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1864-02-02
w. II. BARTON.

COUNTY JUDGE
r AW OFFICE, at the Court House, Inde.
IL pendence, Iowa.
Willattend to conveyancing, take acknow
Judgments of Deeds, aud do all legal business
entrusted TO his care. 81
Jan. 81 1861. IT,
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1864-02-02
r.. w. WRIGHT, M. d.

nFFICE, at Wallace's Drug Store, Inlepen-
~ dence. Residence, so rods east of the
Court House, on the place formerly owned
by Mr.. Hermann, the gardener.
May 5th, 1863, seO ~51 aE.ts .uN ly
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1864-02-02
T. FINNIGAN,

\ TTORNEY d COUNSELLOR AT LAW,
IA Independence, Iowa. Office over Free
man d Mains Store. ftA sg
July eth, 1862. Il6.ly
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1864-02-02
BUSINESS CARDS.
hAhLEs B. FARWELL. s,t SIMEON FARwE
.FARWELL & CO..

COMMISSION MERCHANTS, l39 South
~ Water Street, Chicago, IL. Liberal cash
advances On property In store.
REFERENCES. Cooley, Farwell 4 Co., Gray,
Phelps & Co., G. G.. Cook & Co.
Oct. 7th, 1862. d29-t
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1864-02-02
w. CHANDLER,

TTUSTICE5 OF THE PEACE. OFFICE
tsJ over Keller d Burpses Fupniturs Ware
saooms. Independence, Iowa.
Eel 16, 1861.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1864-02-02

G. II L.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1864-04-28

All who have Friends and Relatives in the
Army or Navy should take especial care thu
th.v be amply supplied with these Pills and
Ointment; and where the brave Soldiers
an Sailors have neglected to provide them
selves With them, no better present can be
sent them by their Friends. They have been
pre- vod to be the Soldier never-fai ing friends
in the hour Of need.
Coughs & Colds affecting Troops
vii, be speedily relieved and effectually
Gu, ed by using these admirable medicines.
and by paying proper attention 70 tho l'irec-
tloi 8 which are attached to each Pot or Box.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1864-04-28
Fire? Fire? Last Friday even I

Fire I? Fire? Last Friday oven
ing at the dead Of night our citizens
were aroused from their quiet slumbers
by tho fearful cry Of fire, and the alarm.
ing tones Of the fire bells, which gave
the alarm Of impending danger. The
fire was found to be the burning Of onr
lar1 9 steam Grist Mill. The fire had
already, before the alarm was gwen
full control If its prey, and but few mo.
mcnts elapsed after the giving Of the
alarm, ere the whole costly and valuable
structure was mass ofruins. The loss
is a heavy one to the owners, - well
as the town and county. The 6re 10
to be the work Of IN in
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1864-04-28
AGENTS WANTED.

TO sell by subscription an excellent illus
trated and low-prici history Of the Rebellion.
Ii is both English and German'-Also several
other beautifully Inconsistencies
isg and valuable family works, Also for
Pedlers and Agents great variety Of Pic
lures, B,ttle Scenes. Portrtraits Of eminent
Generals and Civilians, Gems for the Album;
Sc, together with large assortment Of Sta.
tioncry Packages. These goods sell well.
For Circulars with terms, address
HENRY HOWE
Ill Main Street. Cincinnati
y6n14
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1864-04-28

State Of Iowa, SIS. aok
lama County
10 souA E. CUNNINGHAM, Olivia Cum
bingham his wife, George Carter.
William Martin and Charles ". Sipss
fou snd each e. you are hereby notified
hat there 10 nsv ON nls in the once Of The
clerk Of the District eour, Of Taua county,
owA petition Of the county Of Tsms claim
ng Of you for the use Of the Shoolfand The
foreclosure Of . mortgage herein described
and that unless yes appear thereto and de-.
e ID on or before noon Of the second day q
the next term Of said court commencing on
the third Monday Of September 4. u 1854
default win be entered against yes aad
judgment rendered thereon.
]. (. ALLEN, Dist. Atty
Rev. I Atty for Plaintiff
Stamp
SO cts. pr. fee $3.50 vsnl6w4.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1864-04-28

STATE STAT. :. c lows lss:
To Peter Brush, Marths A. Brssh, !.
A. Graham, DR.. D. Jsyns 4 Son, Z. ".
Terry Co. and G. and G. ". Church.
fou and each Of you are hereby notihsd
that there 10 now on 6ls in the ofhos Of tho
clerk Of the District court Of :rama county,
iova, petition Of the county ofTama claim
ing Of you for the nse OF the Schoolfund .
foreclosure Of the Mortgage therein described
And that unless you appear thereto and Do.
iend ON or before noon Of the Seoond Gay g
the next term Of said court sommsneiny on
the third Monday Of September A. D. 1854
default will be entered seaiass yen and
judgment rendered thereon.
IkAA L. ALLEN, Dist. Atty
Rev. / Atty for Plaintiff
Stamp
Oh cts. pr fee $7,6 v6nlew4
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1864-04-28
The Confessions And Experience
or A NERVOUS INVALID.

Published for the benefit and IS cautioL
to young men, and othess, Nhs suffer from
Nervous Debility, Early Decay, and their
kindred ailments supplying the means Of
selfcure. By one who has cured himself
after bcign victim Of misplaced confidence
in medical humbug and qusckery. BY en-
closing postpaid directed envelope, single
copies may be had Of the author, NATHANIEL
NArrA1n, Esq, Bedford, Kings County. New
York.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1864-04-28

State oflowa, ZOE
Tama County
To Joseph A Brown, Martha "A Brown.
Hall Henoss, c N Henderson 70
William II Bolton, r. Walter Jackson,
Whitney Lyos Bro, Benedict Mallory
s Farnam, OBsnnon & Honore john.
Connell. George E Hoyst & Amos Avery,
You and each Of you are hereby notifiel
hat there 10 now en- fle in the Office Of the.
Jerk Of the District court Of Tama county.
iowa, = petition Of the county Of Tama for thus
Use Of the Schoolfund claiming Of you the.
oreclo.ure Of contract therein described.
snd that unless yon appear thereto and de-
tend on or before noon Of the second day Of
he next term of said court, commencing on.
The third Monday Of September A D 1864 de-
fault will be entered ans judgment rendered.
thereon.
L + ALLEN, Dist. Atty
Rev.
stamp
s, cts. pr ~ $3.50 v8nl0w4
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State Of Iowa, a.. ~
fama County
To Peter Brush, Martha 4. Bsssas =
A. Graham, Dr.. D. jayne cen, =: ".
Tory 4 Co. and g. 4 G v. Chureh.
Ton and each Of you ere hereby netasA
that shersis now on Ale in the ONCE o. sse
clerk Of the district court Of Tama county,
Iowa, . petition of the sounty OF Tsna TOP
the use Of the Schoolfund claiming OF yos
the foreclosure Of > contract therein de-
scr;bed. And that unless yos appear thereto
and defend on or before noon OF the sscena
day Of the next term Of said court, commence
irg on the third Monday Of September 4. y.
1864 default will b entered against you ea&
judgment rendered thereon.
ISAAC L. ALLEN, Dist. Atcy
Rev. sth Judieisl Dist.
Stamp
so eta. ~ - ~ kO v6nl6Wt
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1864-04-28

Have large and we'll selected assortment
q 0rapd- Detcur, Moline 4 Rock Island Plows
al Of which will BE- sold hero at Manufac.
turers prices.
Any sns wishing Flows can save money
BY N examination Of cur Plows before
buying elsewhere, % vs can not be under.
oold n The above named Plows.
GALLEY / JOHNSTON.
FOL edA March 2nd, l0o4.