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Buchanan County bulletin and guardian., 1867-02-05
The Coming City Election.

! Until last fall the local elections Of this
\ city, were conducted without reference to
party lines; bat at the special election held
at that time FOR Councilmen in the I'd Ward
the Democrats, contrary to previous cgstom
made strict party run, and owing to the
apathy Of the Republicans, elected both
| their candidates. Had that ward, like the
other three Of the city, been strongly Repub
lican, this sharp Democratic game would
not have been played; but as it was. the
temptation was too strong for Democratic
virtue, and the implied contract Of neutrali
~ between tie parties was annu led By theil
own hands. The Republicans have ALWAYS
been in the maj jority since the incorporation
Of the city, and the compact between the
parties has consequently Injured to the advan.
tage Of the Democrats. The Council TODAY
is in their hands. 1t is now proposed by the
Republicans, to accept the party gauntlet
thrown down by the Democrats las. fall, and
to elect sound Republican ticket on the
fNH VI III Which tHe aftHutl elect
ion viii occur. A caucus has been called
for Wednesday evening, at the Court House,
10 effect an organization and pr, candidates
in nomination. Every Republican voter
ought to be in attendance to take par, in this
| first City Republican caucus. With good
men in nomination, we can carry the city
with a rush. Four Councilmen, lone to
each ward, are to be elected. In the irst
ward, Mr.. mison retires, and Republi>
can successor viii without doubt be elected
4 successor to Mr.. ScarcliH, Dem, Is to be
elected in the second ward, which has a fair
Republican majority Of voters. Mr.. s. S.
Clark, Dem, retires in the third warl
This ward is soundly in the right. A sue.
cesor to Mr. Lyon, Rep, is to be elected in
the fourth ward, which is also strongly Re.
publican.
Let the Republicans unite upon good men
and then pull together, aud We can elect our
candidates to man. We have clear ma.
jority of over hundred in the city. The
enemy provoked the contest; ii should now
be waged SO vigorously that he will be made
to regret his perfdy.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian., 1867-02-05

II is probable we shall look in vain to the
present Congress for any definite measures
Of reconstruction. Ii our representatives
aud Senators are in doubt as to the senti-
ments of their constituents. they may rest
assured that any manifestations Of moral
cowardice will be received with unqualified
disgust. and that any positive evidence of
radical activity which til y may see fit TO ex.
ereise will be accepted with hearty thanks
and backed by a united constituency. How
ever, We are glad 10 believe that the Iowa
delegation in Congress isuo stumbling block
IN the road to reconstruction but we must
urge them TO insist ON immediate action.
We must look to the Fortieth Congress TO
atoue for the Deficiencies of the Thirty.ninlb.
and with that prospect We may well hai,
joyfully the approach Of the lth Of March.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian., 1867-02-05

REpoRr OF TIE FOURTH AupIroR.-We
have received the Annual Report Of the
Fourth Auditor, Hon. s. J. w. Tabor, and
from it gather that the operations of his Of
flee for the last fiscal year were most salts
factori!y conducted. Says the Auditor:
The accounts which it is my duty to ad
jnst and settle belong exclusively to the ma.
w and comprise those of paymasters, navy
agents, navy storckeepers, the distribution
Of all rrze money, the registry and dis
bursement OF allotments, the arrears Of pay
from whatever csusel of officers and men in
the naval service, the payment Of naval boun
ties, naval pensions. the pay of marines, and
a few other miscellaneous duties OF lesser
importance. II will, therefore. be eviden, al
once that the business OF the office is Of great
Importance and responsibility, involving not
only the interests of ieus of thousands Of n>
dividaals. bat the welfare Of the whole ma
ton. The correspondence Of the Office in
relation TO all these mSltiSrious subjects Is
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian., 1867-02-05
Executors Notice.
Notice..

t. the Heirs at Law of Henry q. Hatch, de-
ceased. and all other persons interested:
" ou are hereby notified. that on the 4th dav
III of March. A. u. 1867, at 10 o'clock A. Nj.
OF said day, the Administrative of the estate of
said deceased, will make An application to the
Coun.y Court of Buchanan County, Iowa. for
the sale Of the east haif Of the Northwest quar-
ter. the East bali of the Southwest quart r. the
Southwest quarter of the Northeast quarter. the
Northwest quarter of the Southeast quarter. the
West Isl acres of the Southwest OF the South
east quarter; Is acres off the East side of the
Southwest quarter of the Northse.t quarter: Is
acres off of the East side of the Northwest quar-
ter of the Southwest quarter, and Of an acre in
the Southwest corner " the Northwes. quarter
et the Southwest quarter of Section Thirty. two
in Township Eighty eight, Range Eight. Also
the Northeast quarter Of the Northwest quarter
and the West half Of the Northwe-t quarter of
the Northeast quarter Of Sectios Five. in Town
ship Eighty-seyen, Range Eight. all in Bucban
an County. Iowa, excepting such portion Of
ii land as may be set oil by said Court as the
Widows Homestead) to pay the claims allowed
by said Court. against said estate, at which time
and place you can show cause. If any you have,
why such sale should not be ordered
BETSY n. HATCH. Admx
Jan. 2s. 1867. (33-4w
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian., 1867-02-05

G. A. R.-From the "Pieket Guard" We
learn that there were in this State, ON the
18th Of January, serenty-three Posts OF the
G. A. r., and that many other Posts are b.
ing rapidly organized. Those ''fire in the
rear men who lid what they could in op.
position 20 the members Of this organization
while they were in che front, Of course con
tnue their fraitless attacks, and declaim
against the G. A. r. as the emboiyment of
evil. while on the other hand, every loyal
man cannot fail to regard it in the most far-
orable light, composed as it is Of the men
who secured the liberties of the nation in
the field Two Posts of the G. A. X. have
been organized in this county, and steps
have been taken for . more complete organi
cation.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian., 1867-02-05
! NEW PRFrNE FOR TIE HiypKERCnIk,
A CHOICE FARM FOR SALE,

The well known (Conahlel Farm, one half
mile east of Fairbank, containing lS3 acres, all
fenced and subdiyidcd into six fields, living wa
ter for stock, good brick and wood house 2sx56
feet, one story high. large frame barn, timber on
the place. fruit trees and shrubbery plenty
VIII be eold cheap. Terms easy.
For further particulars, enquire Of the subscri-
ber, or Ransom Bartle, Land Agent. Indepen-
dence, Iowa; office in Dsering 1 Smale's Drug
Store. J. F. LYON.
Dec. II, 1858. r2S-tf
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian., 1867-02-05

SA- There is very jas, complaint tha, no
steps are taken by the city to have the snow
cleaned from the sidewalks. We passed a
gentleman yesterday who was indus,riousl,
shoveling the snow from the plank WI, k IN
front Of his residence. and could not help
asserting 70 TIE justice Of his complaint that
he hrd been compelled by the city to bal;
plank walk a, considerable cost tor the
benefit Of the public. and now he was com
pellei to keep it clear Of snow himself or the
city would cease to derive any benefit from
it, The city ought not to show less enter
prise in rendering the walks available than
in building them. A little real life mani.
tested in cleaning all the walks in the city, of
snow, would be gratefully appreciated by a
shiverinr. leg-weary public. 1t is TO be
hoped the Council will provide for this at its
next mee,iag.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian., 1867-02-05

A BOLD ArrrxpT AT Rosprny.--On ,he
night OF the Gath ult an attempt was mad.
to secure large amount Of money soppos.
ed to be in the possession Of Mr.. @ W.
Lillie, living about four miles north of In.
| dependence, while Mr.. L. and nearly all his
family were attending tho lecture Of Fred.
douglass in this city. An entrance to the
house was effected, and the cover to bu.
reau in which !. was supposed Mr.. L. had
deposited his money, was removed; bu, on i,
y a few pieces Of currency Of small value
were secured. silver watch, belonging 10
Nr. L., was taken, but with this except;on
the burglars seem TO have had but ind ,,fer
ent success, and must have felt excessively
disgusted with the result Of their raid. Mr..
Lilies hired man, John Fortner, was left
tied up securely. A few days passed with
out any discovery Of the perpetrators hav
ing been made but finally Fortner was in :
dnced to disclose the names of certain indi.
'idaais who were concerned in tying him
np, and they were at once arrested. Their
names were p. Alonzo Shaffer, S. Jasper
Curtiss and VIM. H. Southwor,h. On an
pearance in Justices Court, these parties
waived examination, whereupon their bond +,
forappearance at the next term of the Dis,
trict Court, were fixed at ST. 600 each.
Southworth aud Curtis gave bonds and were
released from custody. Shafrer, in default
OF bal, was remanded back to Jail.
John Fortner was arrested under cbary.
OF conspiring with the above named parties
aud his examination is fixed for to-day. liz
default of bail he was sent TO the cou ty hen.
coop to keep company with Shaffer
It's asserted that certain of these parties
engaged in this scheme through over persua.
sion on the part Of others. 1t was represen.
ted to to them that Mr. Lille had in his house
some $4,000 or more, and the gittering
prize for the time being dazzled their ewes
and overcame their better judgments II
would perhaps be well for the public to wi,h>
hold final judgment until the trials shall have
developed the facts in the case
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian., 1867-02-05
MarriaSC LtCcn0c0

Issued by Judge Barton during the month
of January. 1867.
Observation-Disclosures z. A. Rip
ley, aged "a, and Emma g. Taylor, aged
Is, Jan. lst. Married a, Independence,
Jan. lst, by Rev. w. c. Learned.
PECk-PRICE-William Peek, aged 10,
and Ncitie Price, aged -, Jan. lst.
LORY-GRAF-John Lory, aged %, and
Margaret Graf, aged Is. Jan. s,h Mar.
ried Jan. 10th, by Rev. Geo. A. Schieier-
decker, at Fairbank.
ANDERSON--RUSS And,r.
son, aged %, and Sarah L. Russell, aged
%, Jan. 9Th. Oterville.
ABBoTT-MILLER-E Eldridge l.. Abbott
aged %, and Jane Miller, aged 20, Jan.
9th.
COLE-LIBBY-Oscar C. Cole, aged 2G,
and Angie Libby, aged &c, Jan. lOlh.
Married at independence, Jan. 18th, bv
Judge Barton.
GlNTER- DONOUGH-Geo Ginter aged
29, anil Jane NJ. Donough, aged "a.
Total number Of licenses issued, I.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian., 1867-02-05

very great. and the proper transaction - the
business, the keeping The books, and ~ wr.
ting ont the recorls, require in the clt rcal
force an amount Of skin. ability, Information,
experience, correctness aud assitlntv. which
can only be fully comprehended by one who
IS familiar with the magnitude and difficulty
Of the various detals
From the statistical tables accompanying
the Report, it seems that 70,ll7 letters were
! received and 70, s66 written amount of piize
money disbursed, s2,5so. 5000; accounts
settled in paylnasters' division, SIC, 724,-
1894 cash disbursements in navy agents
division, s5l,s57,o7oo9; amour, adjusted
in general claim division, $797, 7,752,49; 9th
er accounts adjusted, $i,le0,2T62i.
Judge Tabor closes his Report as follows :
Such, sir, is the concise statement of the
operations Of this Office during the last fiscal
year, and think | may properly take pleas
ure IN presenting it as a crrditable example
ol ,he operations Of the department. am
Praiiiied that | can sincerely commend the
clerical force Of this office, both male and fe-
male With very few passing exceptions
their assiduity deserves decided praise, and
their competency is rendered more efficient
striking with each year Of experience
The chiefs Of divisions have constantly graf
lfied me By the fitness they have shown for
their positions, and TIE satisfactory manner
in which they have discharged their duties
The 60 operation Of Mr.. William Z. Moore,
my chef clerk, has been all | could wish,
and his intelligence, capacity, and judicious
management have very greatly assisted and
relieved my own l,bors. II is not the least
source Of satisfaction TO me that can repor.
the most entire harmony as prevailing
throughout this office. SO far as am aware.
there is no personal animosity or i'll feeling
existing between any Of its members, but
esteem, friendship, and courtesy character
lze their whole department with each other
1t has panied me that clerks so faithful and
50 able, during the long period Of high pri
ces and pecuniary sirlngencv, should not
have had their compensation int reased, while
IN other branches Of the public service, out
side OF the departments, salaries have prop.
erly been raised. II is trne, something has
been done for few in the way of extra com.
pensatlon, but il seems to me that while the
currency continues inflated, and the paper
dollar is not on a par with the gold one,
faithful clerks should be enabled TO meet
high prices AS well as those around them.
know, sir, that you appreciate these circum-
stances, and that personally you cannot
change them but hope they may receive
in other quarters that careful consideration
which, in my judgment, they deserve.
In conclusi u, beg leave o express my
sense of the kindness and courtesy viii, ],
ike all others under your superntendence,
have invariably received. and of the respect
aud esteem with which am, sir,
Very truly, yonr ob't serv't,
STEPHEN j. W. TABOR, Aud'r.
Hon. HuGn MCCuLLocH,
Secy Of the Treasury.
THERMOMETRICAL REGISTER
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian., 1867-02-05

MI tive Local AMI Travelling AGENTS. Male or
Fenha,e. 81 all ases. are wanted t. solicit trade
in every CITY, Town, Village. Hamlet. Work
shop End Factory, throughout the entire world,
for the most s,,leahie novelties ever known.
$50 Per Cent. Profii and ready sac wher-
ever offered, Smart men aud women make
II IN s. 70 S50 per day and no risk Of loss, A
sma CAPITA required oi from $50 TO Sln0- the
more money invested the greater the profit. No
money required in advanee--wc iirst send the
articles ani receive pay afterwards II you ac-
tuaily wish to make money rapidly and easily,
write for full particulars and address
MlLNOR 4 CO.. From Paris.l
30 Broadway. New York City.
newspapers copying will be liberally dealt With
32-ly
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian., 1867-02-05

REPUBLICAN, CITY CAUCUS.

The Republicans Of the city Of Indepen
dcnee, are requested to meet in caucus a,
the Court House, on Wedne day evening
Feb. 18th, for the purpose Of efreciing a
party organization for the city, and putting
in nomination candi a,es for the offices G.
Mayor, Marshall, Treasurer, City Attorney,
and Assessor, to be supported at the elect.
ion to be held on Monday, the 4th of March
next
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian., 1867-02-05

g. A. R-Post No. 81 Will hold its nex
regular meeting on Thursday evening, the
18th, at ! o'clock. II is desirable that eve,
~ member be in attendance, MS business OF
importance is to be transacted Prepara.
tions are making for exercises Of nteres, TO
every soldier. All soldiers desiring to be
mustered into the Grand Army should be
present on that evening.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian., 1867-02-05

The LrMBARDs are coming, and will de.
light an Independence audience, on the night
Of the sth inst, at Morse's Hall. The
press speaks very favorably Of their con.
cer,s wherever given. Frank Lumbard has
become universally popular. aud will doubt.
less draw crowded house, should no, the
multitude Of other performances surfeit the
public appetite for nmuscments.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian., 1867-02-05

day, the "a inst, an infant was found dead
in the river, near the ives. bank, few rods
below the bridge. Before the coroner could
be notified, the body, through the efforts of
certain boys to secure it, became detached
from tie ice to which i, had been frozen,
and foa,ed down the river. passing under
the ice beyond the possibility Of recovery.
Nothing is known further of the mysterious
aglir
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian., 1867-02-05

The PicKET GrARp.-This is the title OF
new publication commenced at Davenport.
Jan. 18th. aud 10 be issued monthly. as the
organ Of the Grand Army Of the Republic,
Department Of Iowa. 1t is neatly printed
qaar,o. well filed with just such information
rs all members Of the G. A. wish to read
Subscription price, 90. A club has been
raised n, this point. Address Alexander &
Schultz, Davenport, Iowa.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian., 1867-02-05

The MONROE RAILRoAp.-The imror.
tance Of encouraging the Monroe Railroad
movement seems to be properly appreciated
iu Dubuque. Public meetings are being held
aud the people manifest live interest by at
tending IN great numbers. Let the citizens OF
Independence he ready for action, in case
their Influence should be deemed Of adyan>
,age. We cannot too greatly value the estah-
li.hment Of competing lines Of railroad.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian., 1867-02-05
Dissolution Of COpartner.
shin.

YNHE copartnership heretofore existing be
i tween the Subscribers under the name of
Strong Urie, is this day dissolved by mutual
consent. +. NJ. STRONG,
W. W. CRIE.
Independence. Jan. -. 90.
Mr.. Strong will be found at the old stand Of
Strong 4 Urie. ami will sell you goods af cost
for the next sixty days. A fine lot Of NV goods .
has now arrived. and I shall he receiving new
goods every week. Both old aud new friends
invited to call and examine my goods, as
will please You in price and quality.
l.. NJ. STRONG.
P.S.-All persons Indebted 10 Strong Urie
will please call and settle Immediate j.. as want
to square up all round. +. NJ. s.
80 .wl
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian., 1867-02-05

DY virtue Of an Execution issued ont or
I'D and under the Seal of the u strict Court OF
buchanan County. Iowa, in favor of Robert
X. Plane. and against the lands and tenements
Of James Wright, have levied upon the fol.
lowing described mortgaced property, viz:
Lot No. Three. in Block No. Fifty -n.ne, In Tn
ion Addition. Independence. Iowa.
Which property. AZ above described I will Of
fer for sale at public auction ~ the door of the
Sheriff's Office, in the City of Independence, on
Saturday. the 23d day of February, A. D.. 1867.
at o'clock p. NJ. Of said day. to the highest
bidder, to satisfy said execution and costs
A. CROOKS, Shsrik
sherihrs Once. Independence,
Jan. FL, 1857. r3l-Av
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian., 1867-02-05

arrest we gave last week, was brought TO
this city on Monday, the 2sth ult, and ar
raigned before Justice Weart In default Of
bail he was committed to jail to await trial at
the next term Of the District Court.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian., 1867-02-05

NEW GooDs.-Bowley has received fine
assortment Of new goods Of all kinds. He i,
also offering his splendid lot Of Furs at ru
inously low prices. Go and see for yourself
Bargains for thirty days, before moving hi.
stock down town.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian., 1867-02-05

..a- The Union meeting OF the Sabbath
Schools, at the Baptist Church, on Sunday,
was one Of unusual interest. These gather
ings have been promotiye OF increased inter
es, in the Sunday School cause and Of that
ca,holi-ity of religious sentiment, SO desir-
able 70 be impressed upon the minds o. the
young.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian., 1867-02-05

RG- On Sunday night another snow
storm st in, lasting until Monday noon.
Although not equal to the first ia severity, it
rendered the roads somewhat difficult of
passage, and made dull day of Monday.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian., 1867-02-05

1aS- USeLE Tons CABIN will be render
Cd in character at Morse's Hall, on Tuesday
Wednesday and Thursday evenings Of next
week Great preparations have been made
10 get up an entertainment which cannot
fail to please the public. The proceeds will
go for benevolent purposes. Of course every
one will turn out.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian., 1867-02-05

New LEGAL FIRM.--Lawyers d. s. Lee
and James NJ. Weart have formed copart-
nership, as will be observed By their card,
presented this week. The new firm occupy
the Office Of b. S Lee, in Catalis block,
whero Esq. Weart may hereafter be found.
IN union ,saAFe is strergth,
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian., 1867-02-05

tJr Fire Co. Nc. will give Masouer.
ade ball at Morse's Hall. on the evening
of the 7,h. Brass and String bands will be
in attendance, and jovial time may be ex.
nected
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian., 1867-02-05
Ralph Waldo Emerson

VIII deliver the fourth lecture Of the Lyceum
Course, on Tuesday evening, the 18th Of Febru-
ary. Single tickets may be had at the Book
Stores Of W. Sampson and s. Waggoner 4 Co.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian., 1867-02-05

rsa- Mrs. Strong and johnson, fashion
able millners and dress makers, have di,.
solved partnership. Mrs. Strong will ecn-
tinue the business, aud will doubtless mar
tain the high reputation of the es,ab. l.
mput
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian., 1867-02-05
Special Meeting.

Members Of the independence Mutual p.
& ID. Association are requested to y Get at
the Office of j. s. Woodward, on SATURDAY.
evening next, at o'clock. A full attcn.
dance is desirable.
GEO. B. Parsons, Prcs',.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian., 1867-02-05
Mean for the month,
% =" January, 1866.

REVIVAL AT JEsuf.-Revival meetings.
under direction Of Rev. John Fulton, have
been in progress at Jesup f1r several weeks,
resulting in the conversion of about it's
persons. Considerable interes, is still nan.
ifesied.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian., 1867-02-05

nsa- We must request those Of our SUBJ
scrlbers who know themselves to be in ar
rears, to pay their subscription as soon as
possible, as We need the money to pay current
expenses
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian., 1867-02-05

11s- lnion PRAYER meetings have been
held at the Methods; church nearly every
evening since the "week of prayer,' but
without very eneouragine results
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian., 1867-02-05

Go AND SEE THE CuRIosIrY.-yan Akin's
auction sale, at Thomas old store, ~under
Sionghton Hall, Main St., will close out this
week. Go and secure good bargain at
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian., 1867-02-05

1~- The Photograph Rooms over Bow
leys Store for rent. Enquire Of
A. J. BOWLEY.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian., 1867-02-05

REaovAL.-Dr. 0. X Griffith has remov-
ed his office to that occupied by J. Jamison
Esq, on Main ST.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian., 1867-02-05
Original Notice.

Original Notice.
STATE OF IOWA.
buchanan County.
t. SARAH IT. HILL:
You are nereby notified, that there will be on
file, in the office of the Clerk Of the District
Court Of said county and State, on or before the
lst day Of March. 4. d. l-s.. petition of An
drew J. Hill. claiming Divorce from the bonds
OF natrlmony against YOU. and for Cause thereof
alleging wilfu deserton and absence without
cause. for the space of more than two wears
And unless you appear and make defense to
said petition, on or before noon of the second
day Of the apri Term of said Court. TO be hold
en- on the 25th day OF April 1857, default will be
taken against vou, and decree entered against
you in accordance with the prayer of said peti>
tion. ANDREW j. HILL. Com la,n't
BY ID. s. LEE, Atty. 30-4w
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian., 1867-02-05
DUBUQUE d SIOUX Cay,
AND
DUBUQUE SOUTHWESTERN
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JOINT TIVE TABLE,

TO TAKE EFFECT MONDAY. DEc. 3, 1866
;oing West. Go;n, Fast
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