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Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1867-12-06
A LITERARY CURIOSITY.

fThe poem below, which was first published d
in the Knickcrbockcr Magazine, is made uI
from twenty FIVE English and American poets
beginning with Longfclow and ending with
Byron. 1t would take some time to aTix ear b
writer's name to his line or lines, though the
majority are, Of course, well known:l
-" Pearls at random strung,
By future poets shall be sung"
The night has come but not too soon;
Westward the course Of empire takes it,
way;
Ye banks and braes Of bonnie Doom!
Blue spirits and white, black spirit. and
gray.
Rocked in the cradle Of the deep,
Old Casper's work was done
Piping hollow reeds 70 his pcnt up sheep.
Charge, Chester, charge. On, Stanley,
There was q sound Of revelry by night,
On Linden when the sun was low:
A voice replied far up the height,
Tall trees from little acorns grow.
What il . little rain should say,
have not loved the world, nor the world
loved me:
All we'll a day.
Woodman spare that tree
Ny heart leaps up with joy 70 see
Aprimrose by the waters brim:
Zaccheus hc did climb the tree
Few Of eur youth could cope with him.
The prayer Of Ajax was for light,
The light that never was sea or shore,
Pudding and beef make Britons fight
Never more
Under spreading chestnut tree,
For hours together sat,
and my Annabel Lee:
mans = man for a. that.
Truth crushed to earth shall rise again,
And waste its sweetness on the desert air,
In thunder, lightning or in rain,
None but the brave deserve the fair.
Tell me not in mornful numbers,
The child is father of the man,
Hush my dear, lie still and slumber,
They can conqner who believe they can.
A change came DER the spirit Of my dream
Whatever is. is right;
And things are not what they seem;
Ny native land good night.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1867-12-06
TO the RYont Again, Phil.

We End the following prose poem floating
uncredited in Our exchanges =
To the front again Phil, they are threat
ering your lines. To the front like the
tempest that levels the pines! To the front,
- Of old. when from Winchester town
To rally the rout you came laundering
Ride fearless and fast there are perils to
brave-there are pledges to keep, there's a
country to save. How they'll start when
they catch the sharp ring Of your tramp
Ride for life! Ride for deathl There are
traitors in the campl
He springs to the saddle-spurns with
disdain the treacherous counsel that seeks
to de.ain-he we'll can discern 'twixt the
false and the true, for the gray shows too
plainly meath the blue. He's of to the res
cue ou'speeding the wind, and the Cabinets
crest be has left far behind.
What rider comes galloping fast from
afar, bis chargers hoof ringing above the
wild war? head eagerly forward-eyes fixed
TO the front-teeth set and lips parted.
What means the wild hunt? They see him
they know him-ihey feel his strong
night-the columns reform that were scat
tered in fight-then echo the shout from
the Iegions of blue ''Phil Sheridan's with
gs and victory tool"
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1867-12-06

Peat may be burned in ordinary Greplaces,
| CRATES and stoves, but appliance peculiarly
constructed for its use will doubtless be
| found in the market as soon as it is general.
| ly known that there is demand for them,
and experience as to the best methods Of it,
use will be gradually acquired. In this con.
nection it gives me great pleasure to speak
Of the efforts of nessrs. Manford K Emsley,
Of Mason City, TO introduce the use Of peat,
and who have just stared small mill for it,
manufacture at that place. The4e gentle
men have resolutely overcome many diff
caliies, and the Supervisors Of Cerro Gordo
| county have very commercially encouraged
them by giving them favorable contract
for furnishing the county Offices with fuel.
The amount Of fuel which the marshes of
this region may be made 10 produce, is i'm
mense and yet they are not sufficiently nu.
| merous to be repreach, as they are in some
parts Of Ireland, nor Of such q character as
| to be an unsightly blemish upon its fair and
fruitful surface. Examinations for peat will
be continued in other parts Of the State, and
Prof. HeiBricbs will make careful analysis
Of numerous specimens, TO compare with
those from other parts Of the world, and with
each other. The following data are believ>
ed to be reliable for estimating the quantity
Of fuel in peat marsh: Two hundred and
fifty tons Of dry fuel per acre o. well drained
marsh for every foot in depth. marsh
will settle from one quarter to one.third Of
its original depth by draining. The bulk.
and not the weight ofthe peat is lessened by
the process Of manufacture.
CONCLUDING REMARKS.
Having necessarily been familiar with The
few diseases prevalent in Iowa, took par
ticular care, while in the region Of the peat
marshes, TO make inquiries and observations
concerning the health Of the people who live
there. The time occupied by my examina-
tions was that portion Of the year when ma
larial diseases prevail, fthey ever do, but /
did not see or hear Of a single case Of those
diseases, nor IF any otter. am satisfied
that the presence Of the peat marshes Il in
no way prejadieial to health, from the fact
that the profnse vegetation does not reach a
complete state Of decomposition, the result
ing peat being itsslf antisepic in its proper
ties.
Two railroads are already projected to run
through this region one eastward and west
ward, and the other-the Iowa Central-to
connect St. Paul with ST. Louis By way Of
the North Missouri Railroad ia Missouri and
the Minnesota Central in that State.
These circumstances alone would insure
its rapid settlement and prosperity, even
with fewer natural advantages than Il really
possesses. These advantages are, however,
more than sufficient to insure the success Of
the proposed railroads, but an account of the
remainder Of them must be deferred to an
other communication.
c. A. WHITE, State Geologiss.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1867-12-06

Lieutenant Governor Cue, has been east
visiting Agricultural Colleges. In his ps-
per, the orG Northwest, we find the follow
ing note OF that in Michigan:
..The Michigan College was established
in 1857, and was the first purely Agricultu-
raj College started in this country. Ii was
located in the dense forest three miles east
of Lansing, ard being IN experiment it
encountered many difficulties for . long time,
until it received land grant . few days
since, which will now place it beyond the
caprices of Legislation. 1t has now reach
ed position of great usefulness, and is
becoming one of the best educational insti~
tutions in the West. All reports that it is
failure are gross libels, circulated by the en-.
emies Of the institution. Il had . long
contest with the State University, (similar 10
the one in our State four years ago) in
which the University sought to rob il OF its
la, q grant, absorb the College, and estabs
lish an Agricultural Department, as was
sought BY the lows University. But the
scheme Was defe ated, Tie grant secured to
the College, and it is now in most pros
porous condition. SO great is the desire Of
farmers sons to secure admission that three
hundred and twenty applications were refus.
ed the present year for lack OF room for
accommodation. 1t is intended TO erect
new boarding house next season 10 meet the
demand for more room. While at the Col.
lege wc enjoyed the hospitaiities Of Presi>
dent Abbott, who has fine residence, enc
Of four Of the Professors houses erected by
the State near the College.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1867-12-06
Lensx Collegiate Inssisass.

The trustees Of the Lenox Collegi-
ate Institute, the 0. S. Presbyterian
Synodical School Of Northern Iowa,
met in Hopkinton on the 18th inst.
In addition to the resident trustees,
Rev. J. L. Wilson OF Scotch Grove,
Rev. d. ID. Hughes Of Upton and
Rev. Alex. Marshall of Marion were
prerent.
Rev. J. L. Wilson was elected Pres
ident of the Board. f. 8. Mexican
Esq. of Anamosa, Secretary, and Rev.
A. 5. Marshall, Treasurer.
The Rev. T. s. Vail Of Newton was
appointed general financial agent to
commence his labors Dec. lst, 1867.
The object Of this agency is to com
plete the work of raising the funds
authorized by the Snyod Of Iowa, to
erect Boarding House and otherwise
promote the interest OF the School
It was ordered that the financial
agent repot monthly to the Treasurer
and pay over funds collected to be de-
posted in the bank.
The Faculty Of the Institute in con-
nection with committee OF the Board
Of Trustees,consisting Of Rev. .Messers.
Hughes and Dodder, was directed to
prepare . course Of study and submit
it TO the Board at its next meeting for
adoption.
A committee was also appointed to
make application for charter of tho
Institute.
The subscriptions already received
towards the Boarding House Enter
prize were required to be paid at
maturity into the hands Of the Treas
urer.
Rev. ID. II. Coulter Of Hopkinton,
Rev. J. 8. Dickey, Of Andrew, and
Rev. w. p. Carson ofEpworth, Elder
Beach of Dubuque, and Elder Nor
row Of Marion were appointed the
Examining committee for the present
year.
Some other business Of local inter-
ests was transacted, some repairs on
building and Improvements were or
dered, after which the Board adjourn
ed to meet in Iopkinton, March 10th,
1868, at O'Clock p. NJ.
Sam'l Hodge
Secty. pro. tenn.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1867-12-06

The order Of the PreAident Of the
United States mastering out Of SER
vice, as major general of volunteers,
General Daniel Z. Sickles is an act #
vindictivcness for which there is no
excuse. Gen. Sickles was one OF tho
first men in the democratic party to
speak boldly against the treason Of
its southern wing. He was the first
man in the country to raise brigade
tor the Union arnly-a brigade which
did Is valuable, honorable service
throughout the war as any connected
with the Army Of the Potomac.
Whether brigade commander, divis-
ion commander, or corps commader,
Gen. Sicklcs was always found equal
to his position. At Gettysburg be
performed herculean work, and did a.
much as any other commander on
that great field to save the day and
the country's cause there sorely tried.
He there lost leg. He performed
the duties Of district commander OF
the Carolinas with great ability. In
short, there are but few men IN all
this nation TO whom it is under more
obligations than Daniel Z. Sekles.
This is the reason that johnson hates
him. This il the reason he removed
him, in / feculiarly Insulting manner.
from his latest command. This y
the reason he has now ordered him
to be mustered out Of the service. A.
Johnson can lind plenty tor such
bully as Rousseau to do! He cal give
him, with the help Of shin-skined sea-
ators, u brigadicrs's commission But
to Sickles he can only give a colonel
cy and insult after insult. This dis
tinguishcd man and soldier may be
called upon at any time, as may our
own distinguished Gen. Ed. Hatch, 70
report to such wretehed fellow ~
Lowell III. Rousseau. Such is the way
our ninth part ofa president has Of
treating gentlemen - Museetfiae Jonr-
nal
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1867-12-06

The Department of State has received
from Samuel B. Ruggles, delegate from the
United States in tie recent diplomatic Mon.
etsry Conference st Paris, full reports Of ito
proceedings, and Of the plan agreed upon
for the unifcasion Of gold coin, which Is to
be proposed for adoption BY the different
nations.
Delegates duly accredited were in astend-
ance from twenty nations of Europe and
America, embracing m aggregate populs-
ton excs eding three hundred millions.
The leading features Of the plan, are:
First-The money of the world to be
exclusively Of gold and silver, except for
change in small amounts, to be only AZ Ar
tiele Of commerce.
Second-The fve-frsnc gold piece Of
France to be the monetary unit with its
multiples, requiring . reduction in the
weight Of the United States dollar ofnearly
three and one half per cent, and Of tie
British sovereign OF nearly one per cent.
Third-GoIi coins Of the same denomn-
alton, By whatever nation issued, to be uni-
form in weight, diameter and quality, aud
to be nine -teuths fne.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1867-12-06

uals in charge Of arms, accoutsernencs, ha <
teries, sections Of batteries, and amnuni.
ton, will at once report the condition. of
all such property in their possession, It's
place Of storage said report TO state the
kind OF arms, together with the number q
arms and number OF each article Of accou.
trement separately.
IF. Companies desiring to return arms,
&C., will make report to this office, and the
points for shipping will be designated BY
the undersigned. Where expense is mad.
without orders from this department, and
said expense is shown to be- unnecessary.
the bills for such expense, will not be paid
bv the State.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1867-12-06

The Office Of the Adjutant GenesaI Of
Iowa, will be removed to Des Aoines, on
the 18th Of December. In view OF the
fact, the Adjutant General issues general
order Is follows:
L The State having provided proper
building for the deposit and ssferkeeping Of
arms and accoutremenss, no further allow
ances will be made by this department for
storage or arsenal rent for any company or
individual in the State.
ii. Ii any volunteer company or COM
pany Of the militia, has not energy enough
to keep up an organization that viii provide
for the saie-keeping Of arms and accoutre~
ments, it is advisable that said arms Be q
once returned to this department, 50 that
they can be turned over to compary that
will fulfill the intention Of the Law.
Ill. Captains Of companies and indiyid-
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1867-12-06
Terms.


Harper's Magazine, one ycar....... 400
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or Basar will be swppiied Cratic for ere'y Cab q
Five Subscribers at a. 90 each, an remittance
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Back Nsmbers can 30 supplied at any time.
Complete Set, now comprising Thirty five
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Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1867-12-06
E1ARPER,9
New Msnthly Magazine
Critical Notices Of the Iress.

The most popular Monthly in tho world
New York Observer.
We must refer in terms Of euloey to the high
tone aud varied excelcneics Of HARRa's MAG
AsIxR-a journal with a monthly circulation of
about 10000 copies-in whose pages arc to be
found romc Of the choicest light and general
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People; aud the popularity it has acquired is
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Of reading matter, appropriately illustrated
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the racy monthly and the more philosophical
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We can account for its success only by the
simple fact that it meets precisely the popular
taste. furnishing variety Of pleasing and in
structivs reading for all.-Zios's Herald, Boston.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1867-12-06

All you who are anaictcd with Consumption,
or any Of its early stages, such as Cough or
Cold, ve offer you . sure remedy, and give you
evidence for proof that cannot be disputed. We
will also warrant the remedy to give satisfaction,
or the money viii be refunded.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1867-12-06

HAVING PURCHASED Tho Meat Market
II Of Luckey Bro, will keep constantly on
hand the best quality Of Beef, Mutton and Pork,
and other meats in their season. Having had
long experience in the business, and being large
ly engaged in buying Cattle and Hogs and feed
ing on their farms, will at all times furnish the
very best quality Of meats. Since taking hold
of this market they have reduced the price Of
meats one-t third, and will continue to furnish
them at the lowest living rates.
The highest market prics paid for cattle and
hogs. Those having stock for sale will do we'll
to give them . call. MO
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1867-12-06
HOUSE AND LOT FOR SALE,

A House and Lot, situated one Block east Of the
n new School House, il offered for asle on rea-
sonable terms. The house Is new, has 10 rooms,
and ID one of the best finished in the city. II
has good cellar and . splendid stone cistern.
This - good chance for any person wishing .
uice place. For further particulars. inquire Of
A.o1 g. n. DURkIE
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1867-12-06
ESTR.aT. .s,OTICE.

Taken up by s. T. Cramer, Of Fairbank Tp..
in buchansn County, Nov. !, 1857, one gray
roam horse colt, two years old past. Tho near
hind foot white to fstlock. and red spot on
near hank. Value, $90.
EDWARD BREWER, Clerk.
No,. 20, 1867.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1867-12-06
SlacriT,s sale.

10y virtue Of special Execution issued ont
ID and under the Seal Of the District Court o
buchanan Co., Iowa, In favor of Ira Holt, and
against the lands and tenements Of +. A. Wilson,
l have levied upon tho following described
property, viz:
Lots number ono and two II I - in block
eight, (S) in Stoughton / McClnres second Ad-
dtion to the Village (now City, Of Independence,
buchanan County, Iowa.
Which property, MS abt We described, 1 will Of.
fer for sale, at public auction at tho door Of the
sheriifs 0ficc in the City Of Independence. -
Saturday, the 2ist day Of Deccmber, \. D.,
1867. at / o'clock r. NJ, Of said day. TO the high
est bidder, to satisfy said Execution and costs.
A. CROOKS, Sheriff.
sherif-s Office. Independence,
November Goth, 1867. :isw
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1867-12-06
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The postage on Harper's Magazine is "a cents
year. which must be paid at the subscribsr's
post,01lcs.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1867-12-06
Aliens Lung BaIsam

The remedy for curing Consumption, Coughs.
Colds, Asthma, Group, diseases Of the Throat,
Bronchitis, Pains and Oppression Of the Chest
or Lungs. Difficult breathing, and all the dis
eases cf the Pulmonary Organs.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1867-12-06
Estray Notice.

Taken up by william Cummins Of Newton
Township, Buchanan County, on the 1lth day
Of November. 1867, one mare colt, three years
old past, y dark chestnut, with some white hairs
on forehead, black name and TAIL Is about thir.
teen hands high and heavy built. Appraised
at 500. 90.
EDWARD BREWER, Clcrk.
Nov "a 1867.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1867-12-06

I" "UnQaessienably the best sustained
WOfk % she kind In the Worla.ss
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1867-12-06
TIRE PEOPLES FRIEND.
PERRY DAVIS
VEGETABLE PAIN KILLER
iAs crsa1sst panily Medicine II he lee!

Taken internally, il cures sudden colds,
coughs, etc., weak stomach, general debility,
nursery sore mouth, eankcr, liver complaint,
dyspepsia or indigestion, eramp and pain in the
stomach, bowel complaint, painters collie,
Asiatic cholera, disrrhea, dysentery. Applied
externally, cures felons, boils ard old sores,
severe burns and scalds, cuts, bruises sprans,
swelled joints, ringworm and tetter, broken
breasts. frosted feet and chilblains, toothache,
pain in the face lDneuralgiasand rheumatism. II
is sure remedy for Aguc and Chilis and Fever.
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1867-06-21
KNOW THY DESTINY.

MADAME e. T. THORNTON, the great English As
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While in state OF trance, she delineates the very
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ofan instrument Of intense power, known as the Psy
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Of the future husband wife of the applicant, togeth
er with date of marriage, position in life, leading
traits of character, &c This is humbug, as thous
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desired certified certificate, written guarantee
that the picture is what it purpors be. BY inclos-
ing small lock Of hair, and stating place of BIRTH
age disposition and complexion, and inclosing fifty
cents and stamped envelope addressed yourself you
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tal Address in confidence, MADAME Z. +. THORN.
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The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1867-06-21
DIR. srhemck,s PmImonIc SYrnn.

This great medicine cured DR.. J. II. ScnENcK, the
Proprietor OF Pulmonary Consumption, when 1t had
assumed its st formidable aspect and when speedy
death appeared to be inevitable His hysioians pro.
nounced his ncurable, when he commenced the
use OF this simple but powerful remedy. His health
restored very short time. and of the
disease has been apprehended, for all the symptoms
quickly disappeared and his present weight is
than two hundred pounds.
Since his recovery, he has devoted his attention eI.
cusivey to the of Consumption, an the diseases
which usually complicated with it and the cures
effected by his medicines have been very numerous
and truly wonderful DR.. scnENck makes profession.
he has large concourse Of patients, and II is truly
fishing to poor consumptives that have to be
lifted out of their carriages and in few months are
healthy, robust persons. DR.. SCHENCK'S PULM0-
MIC SYRUP, sEAWEED TONIC and MANDRAKE
PILLS are generally all required in curing consump-
tion. Full directions accompany each, that any
one take them without seeing DR.. ScHENoK, but
when it is convenient is hest to him. lie gives
advice free, but for thorough examination with his
Resprometer his fee is three dollars.
Please observe, when purchasing, that the two like.
OF the Doctor, one when in the last stage OF
Consumption, and the other he is, in perfect
health. are on the Government stamp,
Sold by all Druggists aud Dealers. price 81 80 per
bottle, 81 so the half dozen. Letters for advice
should bN addressed to DR.. scHENcK's Principal Oce,
No 10 North 9th street, Philadelphia. Pa.
General Wholesale Agents: Demas Barnes & Co.
NY S. s. Hlnre, Baltimore, Nd; John D. Parke
Cincinnati, Ohio Walker &c Taylor, Chicago H.
Collins Bros, st Louis, Mo. 2o.3dwemozz