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The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1864-05-03

Madame dc Stael was pIiless talker.
Some gentlemen, who wished to teach
her a lesson, introduced a person to her,
who, they said. was very learned man
The blue stocking received HIM graci-
ously, but. eager TO produce an impress
ion, began to talk away, and asked s
thousand questions, so engrossed with
herself that she did not notice that hei
visitor made no reply. When the yisi
was over, the gentlemen asked Corinnt
how she liked her friend. "a mos
wonderful man !" was the reply )" wha
wit and learning Here the laugl
came in-the visitor was deaf and dumb
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1864-05-03

TYPE SETTING MAcHINE.-The Type
Setting Machine Company had hearing
before the Committee on Manufactures,
upon the petition TO be allowed to COM
mence business Immediately. Several
prominent gentlemen in the printing in
terest testified to the value OF the inyen-
ton, and the necessity OF pushing it for
ward promptly. Our readers have been
kept informed OF the progress of the en-
terprise from time TO time, since Mr..
Felt has brought his invention to Bos-
ton, some FIVE years ago, and all will re-
joice TO know that the task has been fin.
ally accomplished by the Justification
of type "more perfectly and uniformly
even than by the ordinary hand pro-
cess" as testified by q practical printer,
who has recently witnessed the opera.
tiou.-Boston Transcript.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1864-05-03

Albert Pike, poet, orator, lawyer, reb-
ell brigadier and Indian agent, is said 10
he living within the Federal lines at
Huntsville, south of Little Rock. in q
most wretched and poverty stricken con
diton. The retribution Of Benedict
Arnold and Aaron Burr has overtaken
him, During the latter portion of his
career as rebel general he was the
victim of most relentless persecution
on the part Of Hindman aud Holmes.
He came out OF that the suspect Of the
Con!ederstes. and impoverished in purse,
stricken in body. aud ruiaed in chaac
ter. he finds himself once more under
the old flag, broken down and ruined
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1864-05-03

The Beautiful Snow.

L uC SuOws
Gould anything be more affecting than the following
Its authors name is unknown, but II deserves high
place in the poetic ranks. @ e.lF-,s # ta
Oh the snow, the beautiful snow,
Filling the sky and earth below
Over the housetops. over the street, ,@1s
Over the heads of the people you meet,
Dancing,
aL Flirting,
Skimming along;
Beautiful snow it can do no wrong.
FLYING to kiss fair lady's cheek, d
Chnging to lips in frolicsome freak,
Beautiful snow from the Heaven above,
Pure as an angel, gentle as love!
Oh the snow, the beautiful snow,
How the fakes gather, and laugh as they go
Whirling about in its maddening fun;
1t plays in its glee with every one,
Chasing, - II *-s
Laughing,
Hurrying by;
It lights on the face, and it sparkles the eye |
And even the dogs, with bark and bound ),
Snap at the crystals that eddy around;
The town is alive, and its heart in glow,
To welcome the coming of beautiful snow.
How wild the crowd goes swayng along,
Railing each other with hunor and song
How the gay sledges, like meteors, fash by,
Bright for the moment, then lost to the eye;
Ringing,
s~s Z Swinging, A
& Dashing they go, N 1
Over the crust of the beautiful snow
Snow so pure when it falls from the sky,
To be trampled in mud by the crowd rushing
by,
To be trampled and tracked by the thousands
of feet,
Till it blends with the filth in the horrible
street sesl. Is at hNHc Ea
Once ! was as pure as the snow--but fell
Fell like the snow flakes from Heaven to He'll ;
Fell to he trampled as filth of the street
Fell to be scoffed, to be spit on, and beat
Pleading,
Cursing,
Dreading to die
Selling my soul to whoever would buy;
Dealing in shame for morsel of bread,
Hating the living and fearing the dead
Merciful God have fallen so lowY
And yet was once like the beautiful snow.
Once was fair as the beautiful snow.
With an eye like its crystal heart like its
glow;
Once was loved for my innocent grace
Flattered and sought for the charms of my face |!
Father, a
Mother,
Sisters, all,
God, and myself, have lost by my fall.
The veriest wretch that goes shivering by.
Will take wide sweep, lest | wander too nigh
For all that is on, above me, know,
There is nothing that's pure but this beautiful
snow er se+e
How strange it should be that this beautiful
snow,
Should fall on sinner with nowhere to 60
How strange it should be, when the night
comes again,
| If the snow and the ice struck my desperate
brain
Painting,
Freezing,
Dying alone,
Too wicked for prayer, too weak for moan
| To ba heard in th y, crazy town,
| Gone mad in the Joy of the snow coming down,
To lie and TO die in my terrible woe,
With bed an Il shroud OF tie beautiful snow
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1864-05-03
A YouSo ORAroR-Mariou Cook. e,

A YouSo ORATOR. Cook. five
years of age. son Of Mr.. d. Mrs. Isaac
Cook, Of Scott township. is remarkable
boy. On the evening OF the soldiers
supper be declaimed, in the presence Of
the large crowd there assembled, sew
eral patriotic pieces, in style that would
have done no discredit to much older
speaker. A frail boy. and small of his
age. il is wonderful to see how much he
learns and remembers, and how well he
acquits hiTselfon tue stage. His How
10 know traitor brought down tie
house. being greeted with grea, applause.
His parents tell US that be has committed
to memory pieces enough TO speak for
several hours in succession. After hear
ing piece read twice. he can generally
repeat it word for word Oskaloosa
Herald.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1864-05-03

WHAT MAKES WOMAN HAPPY A
lady made a call upon friend who had
lately been married. When her husband
came home to dinner, she said: Il
have been to see Mrs. Smith"
Well" replied the husband, :" sup
pose she is very happy"
Happy i should think she ought
to be-she has camel's hair shawl two
thirds border
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1864-05-03

A New Yorker, famous for his con.
nection with the sugar candy and syrup
trade, has great passion for boots. In
one loom of his house he keeps within a
fraction Of four hundred pairs Of all thick
nesses and styles. Each morning the
proprietor passes up to this chamber of
boots, selects the pair which seems 10
his educated eye most appropriate for the
occasion, and marches off in triumph.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1864-05-03

The famous oak tree, under which
Generals Grant and Pemberton met and
agreed upon terms for the surrender OF
Vicksburg, on the Sd of July last, has
been Gu, to pieces by soldiers, who wish
ed 10 obtain souvenirs Of the memorable
event. The trunks and branches failing
to supply the demand, the roots were
dug up.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1864-05-03

Gentleman. my good woman. how
much is that goose 30
Market Woman. Well, you may
have Two for greenback and half.
Gentleman. but only want one.
Market Woman. Cant help it; ain'
going TO sell one without t'other. Them
ere geese. 10 my sartain nowledgs. he,
been together for MORN eighteen year
aud amt A-goin to be unfeslin' - e
separate 'em now"
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1864-05-03

A magnificent snow white OK called
the Pride of Livingston, has been presen-
ted 10 the New York Sanitary fair by the
farmers of Livingston county, in that
State. 1t Weighs 5000 pounds. Be-
sides this one the fair has received three
other large oxen. viz George Wash
iugton, weighing 3,e04 Constitution,
weighing $500, aud Union, weighing
2,4l9 pounds.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1864-05-03
l., w. HART,

A TTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT
~ LAW, Independence, Buchanan Coun-
~, Iowa.
Will give strict attention to all business en-
lrusted toItislcare.f Office up stairs, one door
west of Afnrquests e. McKsnze's Furniture
Store, Main Street, Independence, Iowa.
Any and all business pertaining in any way
to Lands or land business, promptly attend
Ato lNov2o-ly
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1864-05-03

Tie rush for lands in the Lake Super
Tor country, which are supposed 10 con-
tain minerals. is unexampled. The en-.
tries for February amount to upward OF
e6 600 acres, including cash and war
ran, locations. The proceeds of cash
sales during that time foot up Ssi,-
800 SO.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1864-05-03

Two erriug damsels at Youngstown,
O., whose charms allured two married
men from their families, were taken from
their bed one night last week 10y party
Of infuriated women. stripped OF the
garments which women usually wear.
arrayed in tar and feathers, and let loose
in the streets.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1864-05-03
CARTER HOUSE.

Y Ohm L. WILCOX. formerly of the Amer
J loan Hotel. having leased the above house,
would return his thanks TO the public for the
liberal patronage formerly bestowed, and would
be hoppy to welcome all bis old friends at the
Garter 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, 1864-05-03
= W. n. BARTON,

COUNTY JUDGE
T AW OFFICE, at the Court House, Inde-
IL pendenee, Iowa.
Will attend to conveyancing, take aeknow
lsdgmsnts of Deeds, and do all legal business
estrusfed tchfsfcase. ~
Jan. 81 1861. - If.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1864-05-03

The S.a,e Treasurer of Iowa has ship
ped over 10000 in gold. belonging to
The State. 70 Chicago. for sale. Toe last
legisl tarc gave him authority to dispose
OF ii.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1864-05-03
J. 8. WOODWARD,

A TTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT
n Law. General Land Agent and Notary
Pubic, Indspendeness Buchanan County
Iowa. viii practice IN the different Courts of
sis State. Also attend promptly to securing
claims. making Collections, Paying Taxes
Conveyancing, DC.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1864-05-03

whar, an that I'm not your Alfred, but
another man altogether
The woman sho. into the house like
forty, an that was the last. of her, but l
pity her poor Alfred.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1864-05-03
DaLAZON ID. HOLDRIDGE,

DaLAZON ID. HOLDRIDGE,
A Tn0RNEYa AND COUNSELLOR AT
n LAW, Independence, Buchanan County
IowA.a Office next door west of Marquette d
NcKenzie'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,
procs ed promptly, and no charges made until
the claim is obtained.
April 29th, 1862 .~ T6-ly
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1864-05-03

ZHps. n, p. WOODS has opened her New
NIAhkhery Room, One door west Of Plane
Hardware Store, and offars to her old custom.
srs and friondSi and shs ppbtts ye yenerally. a
Ana assortment of mllliSsry. Givshsr call.
ilnSbprsSsyes. ApGiiAs Ies3 OH\M
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1864-05-03
w. CHANDLER,

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE. OFFICE
sJv over Keller 4 ,Burpee's Furniture Ware
Poems, Independence, Iowa. i I. AtNaS
Feb 26, 1861.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1864-05-03

Dying, alone,
Too wicked for prayer, too weak for moan
To BE heard in th, crazy town,
Gone mad in the Joy of the snow coming down
To lie and to die in my terrible woe,
With IA bed az j shroud OF tie beautiful snow
Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1864-07-09
= NATIONAL UNION TICKET.
FOR PRESIDENT
ABRAHAM LINCOLN,
ILLINOIS
FOR VICE PRESIDENT,
ANDREW JOHNSON,
rKxSEssEx.
Union Conventions.

THERE will be held at Sacramento on the 3Oth
/ day of August, A. D., 1864, UNION STATE
CONVENTION, for the purpose of nominating
Presidential Electors to be supported by the
Union party at the ensuing Presidential Election,
to appoint a State Central Committee, and for
the transaction of such other business as may
properly come before it.
There will be held also at Sacramento imme-
diately after the adjournment of the State Con-
vention, CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT CON-
MENTIONS for the First, Second and Third Con-
gressional Districts, for the purpose of nomina-
ting candidates for Congressman for their
spective Districts, and to appoint District Com
mittees.
Each county will elect delegates in pursuance
of notice of its Union County Committee, accord
ing to apportionment.
In any county where the Union County Com
mittee shall not order an election of delegates
specially for its Congressional District Conven-
ton, or where delegates for such District have
not been elected pursuant to notice of such Coun-
ty Committee, then the delegates from such
county to the State Convention shall be delegates
to the District Congressional Convention for the
District in which such county may be and when
such District Conventions shall have met in Sac
ramento as aforesaid, each Convention will de-
termine when and where the Convention viii
make its Congressional nomination. All citizens
who are in favor of vigorous prosecution of the
war 10 the Hnal SUCCESS OI tue eucTai OONefH-
ment-who endorse the platform of the Union
National Convention, and who will pledge them
selves to support the National, State and Con-
gressonal nominees of the Union party, will be
entitled to vote for such delegates. 1t is recon-
mended that no delegate be elected unless he be
a resident of the county whence he is chosen,
and that no proxies be given by delegates to any
except citizens of the county which they shall
be elected to represent.
NATHANIEL HOLLAND,
Chairman Union State Central Committee.
J. 7. HoYT, Secretary.
Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1864-07-09
The FESIAN BnorHERHooD.-The following I'M

The FESIAN BRorHERHooD.-The following I'M
portant notice to Irishmen is going the rounds
of the Eastern and California journals
The fact that very many persons are seeking
protection of the British Government on the plea
of alienage, in order to avoid the draft ; and it
being understood that many of these persons
were of Irish birth, the Fenian Brotherhood have
taken action thereon the following important
notice from the Head Center and the Committee
Of Safety will show:
The attention of the members of the +. b.,
and Irishmcn in general, is called to general
rule of the Brotherhood, issued by the Head Cen
ter of America, John q Mahony, of New York
That any member Of the Feran brotherhood
claiming British protection, shall be forthwith
expelled traitor, and any Irishman claiming
such protection can never become member of
the Order.
Those miscrcants who disgrace the proud
name of Ireland by claiming British protection,
ought to be sent back to receive the protection
which England gives to Irishmen-the poor
house the gallows and total determination by
fire aud famine BY order of the
Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1864-07-09

A JoKE.-Within the last two months we have
received several notices over the signature of c.
W. Taylor, g Secretary of the Whiskytown Gold
Silver and Copper Mining Company, Eagle Dis
trict, Trinity county, California Another came
on Wednesday night, calling for the payment of
an assessment in Z. s. gold and silver coin. of
cents per share. We expect Taylor is funny
fellow, and endeayoring to 'sell' the Journal.
Have ascertaiued that the Whiskytown Gold.
Silver and Copper Mining Company is not a re-
sponsible corporation, consequently we cannot
publish the aforesaid notice until Taylor comes
down with $40.
Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1864-07-09
Committee oF SAFErY.N

DEMOCRATIC TALK--In the Marysvillc Express
of June 9th appeared article relative to the
approaching celebration of the 4th of July in
that city, from which we extract the following
choice moroccan:
We submit whether the style of celebration
proposed above would not be a satire, buresque
on the day. The scoundrels who turned one of
Gods temples into a den of thieves, are fair il
Illustrations of the men who would desecrate the
Fourth of July by making it the occasion of
abolition harrangues, out of the mouths of those
who have destroyed the Union-trators to the
principle of self-gorernment, who are destitute
of all manly sentiment Of independence. in
thought and action the most abjcct slaves and
vilest lickspittles of their masters at Washing
ton Let these serfs with collars their nccks
glorify their own degradation, and vent their
impotent rage in howls against the Democracy
We know of no more appropriate speech for
their orators, than the declaration of a mental
in feudal times with a variation - | am Abe
Lincoln 5 dog, whose dog art thou 2?
Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1864-07-09

JOHN CoNNEss.-This excellent Senator has
placed California under another obligation to
him that cannot fully be appreciated by the citi-
zeGs of this State and the Territories rs thev
have bet2 saved from the blghting influence that
the mining tax WOULD have had on this State as
it first passed the House. Mr.. CONFESS has proven
himself equal to any emergency when the inter-
ests of our coast and country demanded protec
ton. True as steel to the Federal Union alwa,s
at his post to guard the interest of his adopted
State. Verify, California is best to have such
representatives and Senator in this the hour of
direst trials. May they return to serve US at our
National Capital as long as loyal and true and
patriotic Legislation may be required to navigate
our ship of State. Mr. Conness carried his
amendment against the strongest opposition that
could be brought to bear against any bill. and
the people will appreciate his energy and deter
mination -OrorWc Union Record
The Union press of California and the Pacific
coast with one accord respond amen to the
Records wel-deserved compliment CALIFORNIA;
interests are guarded by Senator CONFESS as they
never were before.
Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1864-07-09

Stow CoUYTRY.-T. E. Jones, Esq, has re-
ceived letter from Chas. Stanhopc, formerly of
Douglas City. lie at Carlskrona, Sweden
at the time of writing, preparing for halfyear's
Sweden a slow country, and a hard place for an
old Californian to live and enjoy himself. The
Swedish Government, anticipating the possibi-
ty of becoming obliged to take up arms in be-
half of the Danes in the present struggle, are
building three Monitors, which Mr.. s. thinks
may be finished in from FIVE TO ten years, judg-
ing from the slow manner in which the work is
being prosecuted.
Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1864-07-09

MIXED.-A husband telegraphed to his wife ::
. that have you for breakfast, and how is the
baby"' The answer came "Buckwheat cakes
and the measles
This reminds contemporary of the traveller on
horseback, who, on coming to a creek through
which farmers daughter, with basket of
eggs, had just waded, inquired, How deep is
the creek, and how much do you get dozen
for eggs ~ To which she quietly replied, up
to my knees and nnepence''
Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1864-07-09

The RIGHT KIND OF TALK.-Harry Hunt, Treas
urer of Butte county, and Captain of the Orovillc
Guards, in reply to presentation speech by a
young lady of Oroville, who presented the Guards
with flag, gave utterance to this thrilling sem
tence: 20 No enemy of our glorious Union shall
ever tear this flag from and leave n soldier of
our little band to bear the story of its capture
to those from whom we now receive it," There
is more in that one sentence than in bushel
basketful of modern Fourth of July oratons.-
Verify, Brother Hunt hath the sand
Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1864-07-09

The REMAINS OF MAGRCpER AND PARTY FOUND
Late in the month of May Hill Beachy. and par
ty, piloted by Page, who turned State evidence,
left Lewiston, Idah 10 Territory, in search of the
remains of Lloyd Magruder and his murdered
companions Tie following account OF the
search and finding, wcstake from the Lewiston
Age of June llth,: ss.
On the first day of June the party reached the
scene of the horrible tragedy. The first thing
discovered was the gunny sack of tin cups, cof-
fee pots, etc., which all who heard the evidence
of Page, at the trial, of Renton, Lower and Ro-
main, viii remember as being described by him ;
the next discovery was the blankets, which were
wound around the bodies of the two brothers :;
the next discovery was the tent and blankets, ia
which Allen and Phillips were dashed up these
were searched with care we found in the peck
cts of Allen portmonaie, in which We found
two twenty-five cent pieces, American coin, a
gold ring. thimble and needles we found AL
lens watch we also found Phillips hat; Holt
knew the hat to be Phillips Page knew the
pants to be Aliens in which was found the port
monaie: also found pieces of skull bones in
this particular spot, and some hair, said to be-
by those who knew, Aliens. Also the under
jaw of Allen or Phillips. We also found the I'M
der jaw of one of the brothers, or supposed to
be, as it was near the blankets which had once
cncascd their bodies. We also found two blue
Jean coats, in one of which was found the mem
orandum book which shows that the two broth
ers had 81 6J8 IS ON their persons when they
started for Oregon in company with Magruder
and party. We found in camp, near the spot
where Page Allen shot, piece of his skull
supposed to have been blown off with the shot
gun We found the quartz specimens, which
were taken from Magruder' canteens and thrown
away by one of the villains We found the rings,
buckles etc. as described by Page, buried in the
ashes. We then repaired to the spot where Ma
gruder received the fatal blow, Or we may say,
blows, for we found several pieces of his skull,
which was literally hacked to pieces. Oh, what
an awful sight He was murdered nearly half
mile from the others. His coat and vest were
somewhat torn by the wolves, but enough was
left so that they looked quite natural. We went
with Page to the spot where he had thrown the
guns we found Mr.. Beachy's gun, the one he
had loaned Magruder and found it to be loaded,
but the cap had been removed. We also found
one rifle and the shot gun which Page said was
once Romans. We found other relics and
things much the Page had described
them 1t makes the heart sick to think of this
horrible tragedy. On our return we went to the
spot which had been described by Page, and
found the remains of the slaughtered animals of
the murdered men.
Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1864-07-09

EARLY VEGErABLEs.-We received this week a
box of potatoes, cucumbers and cabbage, raised
on the ranch of Louis Raab, Esq, below juno
ton City. The cucumbers and potatoes were
the largest we have seen this season. The sea-
son is from two to four weeks earlier there than
in Weayerville. Mr.. Raab is hereby thanked for
his kind donation.
Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1864-07-09
Lrrr. DAVIS PREvKxrEp FROM LEAVING Re

JEFF. DAVIS PREVENTED FROM LEAVING RICH-
Moxp.-Refngees who arrived in Washington
Nav 2Sth from Richmond. state that dnring the
our army at Spottsylvania, JEFF Davis and his
cabinet. becoming alarmed, started to leave
Richmond, but were prevented by the riotous
demon strations of the citizens, who insisted that
as the Government prevented them from leaving,
it should remain also.