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Nebraska advertiser., 1864-09-01
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TIE WIDOWS sTRATAGEM

Deacon Banchoft, though a very good
man in the main, and looked up to wilt
respect bv all the inhabitants Of the little
village of CenrervilIe, was rumored tc
have, in Yankee parlance, pretty SHARP
look out for the main chance, a peculiar
ity from which deacons are not always
exempt.
In worldly matters he was well TO DO
having inherited a fine farm from bis
father, which was growing yearly more
valuable. Il might be supposed that un-
der these circumstances the deacon, who
was fully able to do so, would have found
a helpmate TO share his house and name.
But the deacon was wary. Matrimony
was to him, in some measure, matter Of
money, and it was his firm resolve not to
marry unless he could thereby enhance
his worldly prosperity. Unhappily the
little village of Centerville and the town
in the immediatenricinity, contained few
who were qualified in This important par
licular, and Of these there were probab-
ly none with whom the deacon's suit
would have prospered.
So it happened that years passed away
until deacon Banchoft was in the prime
Of ife-forty FIVE or thereabOuts-and
still unmarried, and in all probability
likely 10 remain so. But in all human
calculations of this kind they reckon i'll
who leave widows out.
Deacon Banchoft's nearest neighLor
was a widow.
The widow Wells who had passed thro'
one matrimonial experience, was three
or four years younger than Deacon Ban
choft. She was buxom, comely woman,
as widows are apttO be. Unfortunately,
The late Mr. Wells had not been able to
leave her sufficient to make her indepen-
dent of The world All that she possessed
was the small old-fashioned house in
which she lived, and a small amount of
money, which was insufficient to support
her, and a little son of seven, likewise 10
be enumerated in the schedule of her
properly, though hardly to be classed as
productive" of anything but mischief.
The widow was therefore obliged to
take three or four boarders, 10 exc out
her scanty income. which of course, i'm
posed upon her, considerable labor and
anxiety.
II is not surprising that under these
circumstances she should now and then
bethink herself of a second marriage to
better her condition? Or again, need
we esteem it special wonder, if in her
reflection on this point she should have
cast her eyes on her next neighbor,
Deacon BanChoft? The deacon, as we
already said, was in hourishing circum-
stances. He would be able to maintain
a wife IN great comfort, and being one of
the chief personages in the village,
could afierd her a prominent social posi-
ton. He was not especially handsome,
or calculated to make profound impress
sisn on the female heart-lhis was true
but he was good disposilioned, kind
hearted, and would 10 doubt make a good
sert of husband. Widows are. take il,
Of they do me the honor 10 read this
story, trust they will forgive the remark
less disposed to weigh sentiment IN
second marriage than a first, and so, in a
widows point of view, Deacon Banchofl
was q desirable match.
Some sagacious person, however, has
observed tina, 1t takes two to make
Nebraska advertiser., 1864-09-01

swell if that Is the case, don't think
we shall find hard work al all. The very
instant YOU hear the rePcri q my firtol.
you and Jim must be Al hand 40 enter
The old mans rOom and take care Of
L. -
Nebraska advertiser., 1864-09-01

"But when will all this come of.
cat twelve, they viii be sleeping
most soundly them
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1864-03-15
United States Internal
Revenue.
4AnnuaI Ta1es for 1864.

The attention Of tax. payers is hereby called
to the provisions Of the United States Excise
Law relative to the assessment of annual Ia xcs
BY the sixth section of the act of July l.,
1869. il is made the duty Of all persons part
uerships. firms. associations. or corporations,
made liable 10 any annual duty, license, or
tax on OR BEFORE TRE FIRST MoSp DAY OF May
IN EACH YEAR to make list or return To the
Assistant Assessor of the District where locat.
eG =. the amount OF annual income. the articles
or objects charged with special tax, aud the
business or occupation liable to pay any license.
Every person who shall fail to make such
return by the day specified will be liable to be
assessed 10y the Assessor according 10 the best
information which he can obtain and in such
ease the Assessor is required TO add fifty per
eentum Ia the amount of the items Of such list
Every person who shall deliver To an Asses
scr any false or fraudulent list or statement,
with intent to evade the valuation or enumers
ton required by law. is subject TO fine of five
hundred dollars and in such case the list will
be made out 10y the Assessor or Assistant
Assessor. and from the valuation aud enumera-
tion 50 made there can he no appeal
PAYMENT II the annual taxes. except those
for licenses vii, MOI be demanded until the
thirtieth day of June.
The appropriate blanks on which 10 make
return. aud all necessary information, will b.
furnished by Y. B OLDER, Assistant Assess.
Oh for the jth Division. Ia WHOM the returns
should be delivered on or before the first Mon
day Of May. at his office in Independence.
JESSE r. JARRETT,
U s. Assessor III District.
DgsrprE. Fet, ce'h, 1855. I9 ga
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1864-03-15
FOR SALE

Come Valuable Property in Buchanan Coua.
~ ty. will sell very nice place. about
sixty rods south OF the Depot. on Madison
Street, there is . good lot. with good fence.
(pieket IN frcnt,1 good new house with kitch-
en-. dining and sitting room. and parlor. two
bed rooms. pantry aud clothes press, good
cellar. good well ofsoft water, out houses, hay
Barn, stable, good garden, with frui, trees
said premises now rent for seven dollar. per
month. Also nice new house and lot. barn,
DC. where live. corner Of Green and Chat.
ham Streets Also a nice store building and
lot on Main Street, near the east end Of the
bridge. said building is three story and is in
the center Of the business part of the town,
and will rent Scr $205 per year in advance.
Also eighty acres of prairie land, on this sds
of Lime Creek, about 3 miles from town: il
Is well watered. and on a good road has so,ns
breaking done nit, aud wilfbe sold with or
without fence. Also eighty acres Of land on
the same road, near Lime Greek. on the wes.
side, without Improvement. Also some tim
Der if necessary For further particulars and
terms, inquire OF me at my Shop, on Maiu
Street, near the bridge.
l.. P. HARADON.
Independence. Jan IS. 1864 1881
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1864-03-15
Recruiting.
re- DR.. WRIonr has pone TO Daven.

NccfuitinE. n
re- DR.. WRIonr has gope 10 Daven.
port, in charge Of some eighty recruits
,ha, have been collected at the different
stations. The disposition TO enlist was
never more stronger or favorable than at
present, and II other districts only raise
their proper proportions. We need enter
tain no fesss OF being rolIsdouuder the
wheel All persons contemplating en- I.
iistment must remember tina, Govern.
msnt continues the large bounties here
tofore offered until The LIST Of April,
which will probably be.,hs last extern
zion. Of time made. During DR., WsrcHy,s
abssnoe. bis business will be conducted
by Mr., c. J. REED. who will be found
=, tho Office OF G. F. Ln1vRrr. ESQ,
ready to lead to the fstherly bosom OF
Uncls. Sam, all who may desire to place
Hstnse'ves uuder lis protection:
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1864-03-15
A Farm for Sale

1 TIA grea. sacrifice The owner having
n other business, will sell il a. half its
cost 900 acres of Burr Oak. Prairie and
Young Timber. watered by Otter Greek. Ex-
eelient well by the door comfortable. large
and substantial House, with considerable
Shrabbcry and few Fruit Trees 7oU rods O,
Fencing Price 1900 on accommodating
terms with low rate of interest. Inquire q
X I. YOUNG. at Washington Mills. 0eess.
Vile. miles from Independence
Scv 81, 1879 iMH
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1864-03-15

Ey HERoDurus. in his history in
forms US Of certain grevious evils and
rlagues that were inflicted upon divers
ung,dly nations aud Holy writ, makes
mention Of the patience Of the Egyptians
being taxed to the utmost with grass
hoppers, frogs, lizards, snakes, and
many unelean things, but we wonder if
they were ever tormented with rats
II they wasn't their bowl Of sorrow
lacked considerable of being full
Did'st ever when oppressed and wear
ried by the tolls of the day, seek thy
couch to indulge in gentle slumbers
and bliss(ul dreams of that land where
spiriiualists inform us the great ovarium
that is located in the center Of the gal
axy OF supreme beau,i,udes, and circles
around iufnity ofspace forever, be awak-
ened by ptiful squeal, and on arousing
to consciousness Of sublunary things,
find that an army of five hundred stall
wart rats, with sweeping tails, piercing
eyes, and unerring scent, have invaded
your apartment. How they, putting to
fgh, all feelings Of respect for your i'm.
maculate person, boldly leap into the
bed, play hide and seek under the pill
lows. gallop with tremendous strides
over your nose, and whisk their long tails
triumphanily in your face. Patience is
something 10 be possessed OF. and piety
a desirable virtue, but the man who can
lie still and allow these quadrupeds to
take such liberties, on his person with
out swearing both long and loud is We
consider altogether too proud for this
world. From all Of our citizens we hear
complaints. Their teeth and aocur.ed
gna~ing hath riddled oak floors like un-
to seive. cupboards and pantries and
the stored sweets Of the house wife. are
laid under contribution nightly. and are
fast vanishing to the holes of the invad
ers. Shirts, drawers, nightcaps, petit
coats and oil articles of wearing apparel
that we are won't TO lay aside when
courtlng the embraces of The sleepy god
have in the morning taken to themselves
wings and flown away. and yigilant
search may perhaps reward you with n
sight OF the hem of your beloved un-
menionable shining like the star Of
Bethlehem away down in the gloomy re
cesses Of the hole Of some pa,riarchisl
rat.
CosTAR's Exterminator, Rat traps,
Bear traps and dead falls are OF no avail
We have been taken by storm and con
sigred 10 the tender mercies of gnaw-
Ing, squcaling, rantankerous host Of
creatures whose name is legion.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1864-03-15
Hook and Ladder.

Hook and Ladder.
E4,- The Hook and Ladder Company
met at the office Of G. F. LEAvIrT, Esq,
last Saturday Evening, and elected the
following officers, to serve a period OF
one year:
Foreman-R BARTLE.
1n asst. Foreman-C. F. LEAv1Tr.
Cd r. nj. CHEsLEY.
.Secretary-J. M. WEART.
IreaSQrer-J. + HoDGEs
Stewora-A. j. BowLEY.
Member of Executive Committee-J. B..
DOMAIN.
The company is now fairly organized,
and we hope that it will be sustained and
encouraged. Let every one take hold
Of the matter earnestly and energetically.
We are sure that we have plenty Of ma
terial, and with the proper measures. a
company can be formed that will be an
honor TO the town.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1864-03-15

EFW Wheat, Fall sl.o0; Spring 8o@
IS Flour in sacks. IS, so, loose, So, 10
Cerp, new, as, old. so; Cornmesl Sc
cents per bushel Potatoes. Irish. 40@
co.; Apples. choice, rs, common. 4C
cents per bushel; Cheese, No ], Is cts
par found Butter 15@l8; Eggs lC
csnrs per dozen: Sorghum 20 cents pei
gallon Oats SO cents per bushel Rye
IS cts; Beans Sl60@2.o0; Onions
Sl.5o Timothy Seed $3.50 per bushel
Hay Sle to IA per ton Lard IL cents
per pound Wood s3,0o@l,oo per cord
Tallow 9scents per pound, b.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1864-03-15
Improv EN- ents.


Improveme nts.
AT 1t seems iha. the business por
ton Of ourgcommunity are, bound te open
a heavy campaign this season, aud the
notes Of preparation. are heard on all
sides. Mr.. CANpEE has sold The corner
lot on which The Montour Eating House
is situated, to Mr.. CaFFAL. who proposes
to erect a large brick block in place OF
the squalid tenements that now show
forth so conspicuous. This will serve
to enhance the beauty Of our town in a
great degree, as some change in that 10.
caliiyshas long been needed. We are
happy 10 note these evidences Of pros
parity, and believe .tha, we can. il We
keep on As well as We have during the
past year, soon apply for articles OF in.
corporation. .0ooAaor
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1864-03-15
Wanted.

The Weather. Greer
~ The, weather still continues fair
and pleasant. Farmers are getting all
things in readiness for their Spring work,
and we shall have busy times in week
or two, Thus far, everything promises
an early Spring. .GrN..
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1864-03-15
SIS TO $50 PER MONTH

TIME LITTLE GIANT SEWING MA.
i CHINE COMPANY want an Agent in
each county. TO solici, orders for their new
SIs Machine. with gauge. screw driver and
extra needles We will ray liberal salary
and expenses. or give large commission. For
address
r. =. PAGE, Toledo, o.,
Gent Agent for the United States
Feb l6. ls6i wi AT I'm
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1864-03-15

EF- The Ice has nearly all vanished
from the river. Sunday it was geing
over the dam in long flakes, and would
rush against the bridge with force that
threatened to sweep everything before it,
Thus far, it has stood the test nobly
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1864-03-15
on for Dixie.

Oh LOT DSxic.
rFCo c, Of the oh. lef. for Du-
buque last Monday morning. The boys
went away feeling in the best of spirits,
and boxing AS though 'heirf brief fur.
Tough had been enjoyed in the best
degree. .auas'a npmber Of citizens went
up to the depot to see Them of. and, oil
course, there was the usual amount Of
hand shaking and bripy effusiops. The
boys stood the test nobly, however
Nay we hope that they will soon b. per-
mitted to return aud in the meanwhile
do everything in our power to aid ard
assist in Tire glorious work ahat they are
engaged CIR ryt. ~
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1864-03-15
Removal.

EF CHAMgERLIN & Bro. have NOV
ed into the store room formerly occupi.
ed by PLANE 81 Co., while the latter now
holds forth at the old stand of CALKINs
Il PALMER Messrs. CHAMBERLIN have
a fine stock Of groceries which they are
willing to dispose Of at the lowest rates
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1864-03-15
From the 27th.

,@ AT last we have received reliable
news from The eth. They have partici-
pa!sd in SHERMAs's expedition, and al
last accounts we're at Canton Mississippi
Wehave an interesting letter from our
correspondent G. II. L detailing !ull
account Of the movement, which we
shall publish next week.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1864-03-15
Books.

Ev II. O. JONES has jus. received
the following new books Romo!a
Thirty Poems by Bryant; Private Miles
ORellly His Book Lighi and Shadow
ed Pathas Lauras Las, Term; Was
he Sue cessful The Authors Game and
tbs Art OF Conversation. II. has also
received new supply of Photograph
Albums Give him call.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1864-03-15

OFFICE Up Stars. one Door West OF Mar.
~ quette & McKenzies Furniture Store,
Main Street, Independence. Iowa
OFFERS HIS SERVICES TO THE PUB
lie in the Prosecution OF Demands and Claims
against the Government. Particular attention
given 70
Pensions, Back Pay. and Boaney Money. due TO
Offers, Soldiers. and Seaman.
The Widow il there ba one. if not the Path.
err, Mother Brothers or Sisters or other legal
heirs of such soldiers as may die or be killed
in the service are entitled to the Bounoy. And
the wife. if there be one. il not. the children
under l6 years Of age. If there be any. are en-
titled TO Pension Of such Deceased Soldiers
Also Orphan Sisters and widowed Mothers, If
they were in whole or in part. dependent on
such soldier for support are entitled to Pen
sion in case there is no Widow or Children
left of such deceased soldier.
IT No pay required. except Officers Fees.
and Revenue Stamp for applications, until the
Claim is received. IN
Indepen denee. March Sd. 1863. Ias-n
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1864-03-15

Pres. Mass. Senate.
my communication with the world
has been very much enlarged by tie
Lozenge which l now carry always in
my pocket that trouble in my Throat
{ for which the TRocnEs are specific
having made me often mere whisper.
err" N. p. WILLIS.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1864-03-15

WINTER TRADE ?!
HAVE YOU HEARD 1T ?"
Haze you Heard the Joyful Me1es ?
THAT
JOHN WILEY
Has just received from Boston. by Express,
The Choicest lot Of Boots 4 Shoes
Ever brought into any Western Market. Com
prising n fine assortment of
Ladies' Buffalo Oyer.ShOes and
Rubbers.
Together with large stock of
Pebble Calf & Kid Double Sole
AND FLANNEL-LINED BALMoRALs.
He has also fine lot Of
PARIS ANKLETS,
which are we'll worth the ladies time to come
and examine.
ALSO cHILDRENs' SHOES
Every Style and Variety.
He has also large stock of the far famed and
comfortable
Attic Over-Shoes,
for gentlemen.
Call in Ladies and Gents and examine for
yourselves and
No Charges wiN be made for Show-
ing Goods.
Considering the high prices of
BOOTS AND SHOES
VERY SMALL PROFITS.
We Manufacture to Order
All Styles OF
BOOTS AND SHOES.
and use nothing but the best
French and Philadelphia Oak
and
Hemlook Bark Tanned Leather.
All to be scld
VERY LOW FOR CASH
FARMERS PRODVGE.
| Jl4uary 70. laaa
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1864-03-15

X ENUINE Arnold's Ink, in Quart, Pint
NJ and half Pint bottles,
At WAGGONER,S.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1864-03-15
Recruits.

Recruits.
Eg' The following list embraces the
names Of persons who have been recruit
ed BY r. W. WRIonr, from this county.
We have not the names Of those who
have joined the service since the frs. Of
March. but all prior to that date
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1864-03-15

GOLD PENS, good assortment and at pri
~ ces to suit the times,
At WAGGONER,S.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1864-03-15
Glass & Glassware.

A large assortment constantly on hand. suit
able Ter Druggists and Housekeepers,
At WALLACE'S Drug Store
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1864-03-15

BRowN's BRONCHIAL TRoCHEs.
Your TRocHEs are too we'll and ia
vorably known to need commentator.
Hon. CHARLES. "A. PHELPS,
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1864-03-15

INHE latest Editions of the most desirable
L School Books, received direct from the
publishers, at WAGGONER.S.
Oct, 18th, 1862.
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-03-03
PROBATE.
\ 1STRICT ofSalisbury, ss., Probate Cour

A1sTRICT ofSalisbury, ss., Probate Court.
 4 2 Feb. 9th, 1884.
 Upon the application of William H Bar mum, Esq. of Salisbury in said district. show Ing to this Court that he is lawful Guardian to Milo B. Richardson, James L. Richardson, and Caroline B Richardson, minors belong ing to said District, and that said minors are the owners of the Following real estate, viz: All of that portion Of the:.fea estate to which they gre entitled as 7legatees by the last willard testament of Leonard Richard Son, late of Salisbury in said district, deceas ed, and is located in the towns of Salisbury, sharon, Norfolk, Canaan. Cornwall, Goshen, North Canaan, Winchester and Colebrook, in Litchfed County, Connecticut, being one un- divided half moiety of all the real estate and the buildings thereon, in said towns, ROW owned and possessed by the late firm of Richardson, Barnum & Co.,, and of Richard son & Barnum, to whose title, deeds and land records in said towns. reference is hereby made for mole particular description i0i said real estate. All of the above real estate is held and owned by the said minors as said legatees of the said Leonard Richardson. de- ceased, in common with ths said William Barnum, and hich was acquired by the said Richardson ( BaTnnm as tenants in common. and as co. pabt ners of the late firm of Richard son, barnum Co, composed of said Leon ard Richardson and said William H. Bar mum. Said minors interest in said reai estate being valued at about seventy -6vethousand (75 900, dollars, and showing just and reasonable caure fer selling said real estate: praying fol an order, and that he or some other meet per son be empowered to sell the same, as pe' application on file, dated the 9th daay of Feb ruary, 1 864, more fuliy appears. .&; ORDEHED- That the,foresaihs application bt heard at the Probate Office in said Salisbury on the 2ad day of April, 1864, at one o'clock afternoon; aud that notice thereof be pub lishea in some public newspaper neay thu place where such real estate lies. thr ee week. successively. at least six weeks before sait time assigned.
 44t3 ALBERT MOORE, Judge.
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-03-03

\ T Court of Probate holden at Plymouth "A within and for the District of Plymouth, on the 1lth day of February, A. D., 1884, Present-Ammi Giddings, Esq, Judge. Upon the petition of Samuel Sparks of New York City in the County of New York, show ing to this Court, that he is Guardian of Fran cis Johnson, Emma Johnson, and Robert B. Johnson, of the State City and County of New York, minors. That said minors are the owners of real estate situated in said Plym- outh, viz. An undivided interest in about three fourths of an acre of real estate situated in Plymouth in said Probate District. with two dwellings and barn thereon. Said piece of land is bounded north on highway. east on land of William E. Mckee, south and west on land of James C. Mix. Said land is owned in common with others, and is known AS the Robert G. Johnson place--said minors inter est being valued at about two hundred dol- lars; more or less. That said estate is unpro- tuctiye-thatitwill be fer the advantage and interest of said ninbrs to sell said land. and invest the avails thereof according to law praying r1ibsity' to sell said property, for the purpose aforesaid, as per petition on file:
 IT Is ORDERED BY. THIS COURT. That said Guardian give nntice of saiI application. by causing the same to be published in one of the newspapers printed in Litchfeld n the Gonn- ty of Liteh6eld, three weeks excessively, at least six weeks before the hearing; and that said petition will be heard at the Probate Of fee in said district. on the 23d day of April next at one o'clock afternoon.
 Certified from Record.
 44t3 AMMI GIDDINGS, Judge.