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Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1867-08-30
ThE CONVENTION,

We have delayed publication for the pur-
pose Of giving the result Of the Convention
held on Saturday, and placing the ticket Sc
lectcd by it a, the head Of our columns.
The Convention was the largest ever held
in Buchanan County, every township but
Fremont being represented. The conse-
quence is the truest aud most emphatic ex-
preston Of the will Of ,ae masses Of the Re-
publican party ever obtained in any County
ticket. There Certainly car be no occasion
for grumbling when all parts of the county
have given their expression. Ne predict
that this ticket will prove one OF the nost
popular ever offered ID the voters of the coun-
ty.
The convention organized by the election
ofD S. Lee as Chairman and ID. ID. Hold
ed themselves from Liberty, Perry and Byron
townships, and much time vas corsaIued in
deciding upon the claims OF the contestants.
The Convention then proceeded TO the NOM
nations Of the various candidates. Ballots
we're afterward taken TO indicate the choice
Of the convention for Senator. resulting after
-pirlIec ana close contest IN me clDice Oh
y. g. Donnan. The following persons we're
selected by Mr.. Donnan as his delegates to
the Senatorial Convention
d. W. Hammond. H. c. Kellogg, J. Irwin,
A. Clarke. g. II. Wilson, ID. Gu hrie, A. Fl.
Fonda, S. Braden, d. W. Hopkins, J. b.
Laird, o. Wilson, 4. b. Cook, J. L. Hamil-
ton. j. F. Lyon
]. L. Loomis, Jed Lake and j. J. DALEY,
having been appointed County Central Com
mi.tee, the Convention adjourned We shall
give the full report Of proceedings from the
Secretary il our next issue.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1867-08-30
BULLETIN, VOL. 3. NO. 9.

School PpNIc Is FGNg's GRoYE.-The
parents, teachers aud pupils OF sub>disrict
No. :, Jefferson township held delightful
pic.Lic. on Friday, the 7th inst, in the fne
oak grove surrounding tie school house The
day was Favorable, and notwithstanding il
was IN the very midst Of harvest, the ati.u>
dance was very large, auguring unusual j.
ucational interest on the part Of the people
Of the district The grove had been eleared
Of underbrush By the energetic teacher, Miss
Fannie Mason, and her pupils, earretea
stand and ample seats and tables had been
prepared. good martial music was in atten.
dance, and the glorious Old flag shaded tle
speakers. The exercises consisted Of songs
by teacher and pupils, dialogues, single
pieces, examination IN geography, misoellan.
eons questions, a good speech by Duncan
Mcl.eish, followed BY the very agreeable
variation ola bountiful dinner, which inclgd.
ed cold meats. pyramid cakes, confectionery
DC, without limits, aud barrel ofiernonade
10 wash il down. After dinner Superintend-
ent Pierce delivered short but Instructive
address on "Ineentives to Study" The Su.
perintendent was then very agrreal9lv sur
pFlsed by the presentation. ly the tea cher
and scholars ofa beautiful pyramid cake,
as an expires ion OF their appreciation Of his
services in behalf of the schools OF the coun-
u. Altogether, this was a very ENJOYABLE
and useful affair." serving as it did TO inspire
more thorough appreciation of tie services
Of the conpeten. and pains>taking teacher,
Miss Fannie Mason, 10 awaken renewed in
;erest in schools on the part Of parents to
encourage and stimulate the pupils, and 10
enlarge and refine the social qualities Of all
connected with il. We regret that limited
space renders more extended notice inn
possible.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1867-08-30
Good Templarss COnyensien.

A delegate Convention Of Good Templars,
for Buchanan County. was held in this city,
On Wednesday the 25th inst, afternoon and
evening. Every lodge in the county was
represented. An organization, termed the
buchanan County temperance Council, vas
effected, and resolutions were adopted. This
new organization consists Of certain of the
officers er~oficio and delegates, who shall be
full degree members, from the several lodges
Of the county. Its object, as stated in its
Constitution, is /" to secure the efficient CO
operation of the various lodge. OF the l. o.
G. I. in Buchanan county, in advancing the
cause of temperance
It is hoped that through the inspiration of
the new organization, the lodges ofthis couu-
~ may be built up to the standard which
they ough, to occupy in public opinion, and
that they may the more efficiently accomplish
their great work of rescuing the fallen from
drunkard. doom and Of preventing the
young and weak from falling into the snares
Of the tempter.
The officers Of the Council were elected as
follows:
W. TIE. P. Baker.
V. TT G. Merrill
S.-J. L. Loomis.
T.-Jas. s. Hampton.
NO. J. Marcy.
G.-R. c. Eldridge.
The following resolutions were adopted
and ordered published:
Resolred, That in the sale and use Of in
tosicating liquors we recognize :" the sum Of
all villainies.' Ii fills our poor houses with
paupers, and our prisons with criminals. II
ruins the rroudest intellects, crushes the
fondest hopes, and clothes our land in habili-
aments of woe.
Resolred. That while we entertain no un-
kind feelir gs toward the .iauor dealer as an
individual. yet we wage an Increasing war
fare against his traffic, and will never re.
linquish our efforts until the nefarious busi-
ness shall be plotted from the list ofe1isting
evils.
Reso1red, That we earnestly urge all tenn.
perance men and women 10 this county 10
identify themselves with the cause bv organ
izing temperance societies in every township
in the county.
Resolred, That We will use all honorable
means to procure the passage of such laws
BY our legislature as shall prohibit the sale
10 this State Of all Intoxicating drinks as
beverage, including domestic wines. beer
and cider.
Resolred, That We will not support for of.
fee any man. unless We believe him to be q
thorough going temperance man.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1867-08-30
For the Bulletin.
LETTER FROM WINTERSET.


WSrERsEr, MADISON Co., Iowa,
August 23d, 1867.
FaTEyD LOOMS believing that some of
the readers OF the Bulletin might be inter>
ested to hear something from this part Of
Iowa, 7 take this opportunity Of jotting
down few lines. This town is what may
be considered I" i've" and smart, and would
be considered Yankee were it not for tie
streets full Of porkers-whicl is allowed
through all these cities in outhweatern To-
va. This city, situated So miles southvcs;
from the Capital, is in as fine a section of
Iowa as | have vet seen, and they claim
here, as they do in some ten OF twelve other
eounties) that they have the best county in
the State. And ia fact after travelling for
the last few weeks through the centre Of To-
va. sa il is hard to tell which one county
is the best Such heavy crops no section Of
country vas ever blessed with. Wheat. oats
and hay all harvested without anv damage
whatever, 50 it will be harl 70 tel! where the
best and heaviest crop will be. Yet, even
here we hear people tell of the failure Of
corn, which stands full ten feet high, OF dark
rich green, sure Indication Of heavy
yield.
This county is well supplied with tie best
building stone in great quantities. Coal IS
abundant only % mikes distant, aud OF good
quality, 50 that blacksniths use il and say
il IS nearly equal 10 Pittsburgh. Timber
through all this range Of counties Is m0der-
ately abundant, and for fruit there IS not as
much as We il the north par. Of the State
expect. but there is considerable. Apples
DO well and grapes never saw look better
This ciir. like all the county seats passed
through, is settled Up with people decidedly
eastern. and radical is the name for them.
although believe this county did boast of
Is Mcclellan men. There is some excite
nent in regard to the ioares and fishes in
the county nominations now being made,
mostly cen;ering on the Treasurer. Most
auv one. soldiers included. ike to handle
the . funds This city boasts OF good
paper the only one in the county, which Of
course is radical, and its manager. Bro. Ful
Ter, is one of those clever. high-ioned gen-
tlemen with whom it is q joy TO meet, never
too busy to receive stranger CT friend. al
though he is one Of those who has 10 attend
to everything Of the work kind in bis county.
being committee on some aozsn or more
clubs and societies, where i takes work 10
keep them together. And take the people
here altogether thev are decidedly tctits ard
clever, but as yet Independence can boas.
of the best hotels in Iowa. There is So
cietv of /. .. o. +. here which is prospering
as hear ihey are ia almost everv county in
the State. p. II. WlsEcAG.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1867-08-30

We are tired Of talking Of the number Of
buildings in course Of erection week after
week in our town. yet facts are stubborn
things, and they will show themselves. ].
II. Hovey IS building quite a respectable
dwelling house midway between the rival
towns Of Jesup and Williamsrille, which
bids fair to be the pretties; residence in the
ctr. Two or three of cur stores were brok-
ea open on the night Of Monday last, by
some daring burglars. who helped them~
selves to the contents OF the premises, which
they ransacked.-C. hunton, lost about s.
in money and about so worth of boots and
shoes: Flowers 4 Hanson, $40 in money
and quantity Of Red jacket Bitters aad
Cigars. The thieves made a raid on the
Post 0Hce, but owing to the coolness aud
bravery Of the young man who sleeps there,
they got badly scared and beat hastv re-
treat. \. c. Ryder Of Dubuque, has been
here pertccting arrangements for the ;mme,
diate erection CT graaary for the wheat
purchased By him. Mr. R. Has been over
the whole road. aud finds no more promis>
ing town than JesGp.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1867-08-30

The ClsTERS.--A cistern viii soon be
built at the intersection of Main and Wal,
nut sts., the necessary steps having been
taken for that pGrpose by the City Council.
One-half the cost is raised by subscription
and one~ half By the city. The following Is a
list Of subscribers: Fifteen dolLqrs-E. ".
Purdv; ten dollars eaeh-Eli 0zias. l.. Bar.
tie, Wallace & judd, II. d. Smith. John
Wiley, 5. Waggoner, d. s. Dunham, V.
klo'z zbach and II. A. King fire dollars each
Henry Devlin, Geo. Goeler, Rich & Jor-
den. 4. Hageman, john Winghert, l.. Sa-
ner, Sanford Brothers, ". II. Kenyon, f.
Aauz, o BrieR Brothers, What & Co.. E.
Tins, I. {. Bartle, c. ". Tavlor. 4. c. Wi.
cox, A. FL. Trask. Thomas Scarcliff John
Dunster, Loomis L Blake. r. Campbell. Mr..
Obenchan and Charles King; tro do!!ars
D. W. Hammond Total subscribed
S22--0
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1867-08-30
Resources over liabilities,
$l02l,74

Several double delegations were elected to
the County Convention. The trouble main.
ly arose from uncertainty as TO township
committees authorized to call the township
caueuse BY the custom Of the party the
township committee should be chosen at the
caucus held for the purpose OF nominating
township officers. We trust every township
will see to it that regular committees are ap-
pointed and reported to the County Central
Committee, in order that the names may be
placed on record aud be published before
the opening Of the next years canvass, for
the information Of Republicans in the va
rioas to snships.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1867-08-30
Storage for Farmers,

We are now prepared to store any amount Of
Grain for Farmers at the regular rates Of stor-
age.
Storage for fwea'y 8ay. free If grain is sold
IN the wareAuuSc,--atter tha. One cent per
mouth.
One of frn being in the Commission
Business east. We are prepared to ship sad sell
grain for farmers reasonable terms, and t.
pay the highest price. Ut any time, for grain
stored With us. No charge for storage when We
buy the grain. Sacks furnished free to farmet 5
desiring storage.
SEU'MAN L CHAMBERLAIN
5. NEW MAN, Independence.
A. L. CHAMBERLAIN, Dubuque.
M -:ssuaf
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1867-08-30
Once Of Superintendent Of Public
Instruct or,

DEs MsINEs, Iowa, Aug. 18th, 1857.
No. 81.
NOTICE IS hereby given that Teachers
~ Institute viii De held at Independence,
buchanan County, Lowe, Tor a period of not less
than six working days. commencing On Monday
the 25th day Of November. s61. Pref J. Pipe-
has been appointed conductor.
u. FRANKLIN WELLS
INFLOW Sup't Pub instruction.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1867-08-30

The president has issued an order renioy.
Ing Gen. siehles frcu the command of the
ID military district, and appointing Mai.
Gen Candy in his place. The president. in
the order, directs Gen. Grant to make future
disposition of Gen. Siekles, and Gen. Canby
Is required to assume immediate command.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1867-08-30

The STATE FAlE.-lon. Peter Melerdv
has placed Us under obligations BY sending
Us complimentary ticket to the State Fair.
He saws, what appears also from all other
indications. that the prospects for . good
fair we're never better" We have already
urged our farmers and mechanics to do al!
il their power TO make the coming Fair
glorious saceess-creditable ia every re-
spect to the State Of iowa We are to have
no County Fair. this fall. aud we are certain
some Of our farmers viii do themselves and
the county credit by displaying their :. high
e.: results" st Clinton.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1867-08-30

The amount Of gold in the Treasury Aug.
9Th, was s93,6l9.00o currency, s5l.5l2,>
coo. The receipts for six davs. up to the
26th Of August, were : Internal revenue. So
$4,000 customs, $3.3i3.00o. Total re.
ceipss from the lst of Julv. 5000. go. 0OO
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1867-08-30

The registration in Georgia has been com.
pleted, and contrary to expectations. the
blacks are some 1000 in majority. II was
expected that the whites would have a ma,
ior;tv Of 1000.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1867-08-30

Treasurer Edging.on, of Lucas county.
Iowa, is detaulter 70 the amount of $40.
geo, and has abscoaded fer Europe.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1867-08-30

The threshing machines are busily at work
in every direction, and wheat begins to come
into market freely. Prices range from 81 10
to $l,25. Oats have dropped to 25Cd2s
cts. per bushel.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1867-08-30

James Duncan. commssary TO the rebel
Nirtz at Andcrsonvilie, escaped from 1t.
Pulaski last week. He was sentenced 10 IL
years Imprisonment. He has gone to France.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1867-08-30

The next issue Of the Bulletin viii close
ont the Tax List. just in time for an entrance
in force upon the campaign.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1867-08-30

vigorous canvass of the County will be
prosecuted during the campaign. 4 lis, Of
appointments will be published in our next
issue. Some of the bes. speakers in the
county will address the people of the several
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1867-08-30

A STIMULATING roNlc-I.iFg BirrgEs.-
Good health is blessing, The way to en-,
JOY such is 10 take wine glass full Of Stsick
lands Life Bitfers two or three times day.
They create a good appetite they strength
en- the stomach they cure habitaal Consti-
patton, Nervousness, and Healaeh; they
make the old feel young. Ii you wish hong
life and good health, nse S,ficHuai's Lite
Bfncfs. il.ly
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1867-08-30

We have purposely delayed publication in
order to present to our readers the ticket
nominated by the County Convention.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1867-08-30

Proposals will be received at the store OF j. II.
Palmer until Saturday the lith Of September.
ls5E. at IL o'clo. (. NJ. for building Baptist
Church in the village of y inthrop, said house TO
be oWii IN accordance with specifications on file
al the store of ]. H. Palmer
Separate proposals requested ftr furnishing
material. J. w. EDIE.
j. H. PALMER,
\. RISLEY,
Building Committee.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1867-08-30

The turn-table at this point is now COM
pleted and night passenger train will here.
after run on the d. & S. C. r. r. between
this point and Dubuque. A freight train
ran of the track in a cut near Peosta on
Friday, delaying the regular trains till Sun.
dav.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1867-08-30

A PRICELESS BENEFIT CONFERRED on the
the public in the manufacture of that superior
article, "Barrest's Hair Restorative
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1867-08-30

"Soxs OF malta Let il be so recorded
That J. w. Poland's Hume- Doctor, is the
best preparation for the cure of Scrotula
and all diseases of the Blood. Put up in
large bottles, and for sale by Sma,e {
Good.elow. at 81
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1867-08-30
MENTAL AND SOCIAL CULTURE

MENTAL AND SOCIAL CULTURE /:
A Text Book for Schools and Academies.
By Lafayette c. Loomis, President of
Wheeling Female College. One volume.
PIP is. New York j. W. Schermerhorn
K Co.. i30 Broome ST.
The object of this work. as stated in lis
preface. is - 10 present the leading principles
of mental aud social culture l; is con>
densation and classification from various
standard authors on the mind and on social
culture, with original chapters by the author,
designed especially for the use of schools.
The author has admirably succeeded in pro
ducing work peculiarly adapted to the use
of schools in the United States-terse but
comprehensive. abstract and vet exceeding.
lv practical Not only is it we'll adapted
for school purposes, but it will prove inter-
esting and profitable 10 the general reader.
TsErrL TO ALL FANlLlEs-'ye have bee N
shown a very useful device for economizin 2
space and ex ense. in ; new milk and cheese
rack, patanted by John q. Gross, Brattleboro,
Vt. This rack revolves upon a perpendicular
shaft in sections and is constructed with arms in
sets Of four, connecting at right angles is usu-
ally arran ged for eight or twelve pans 10 each
section. The utility Of this rack is in the al
ditional cream secured and the great amount OF
room saved. In 3 by l6 feet space can be set
5 racks to hold a60 pans. Mr.. 6. Aniross, to
be found at the residence Of Mr.. w. w. Gates,
three miles rorth Of Jesap, is the agent for this
section of Iowa. Reference is made to DIR. Z.
Tabor of this city and Joseph White Of Perry
township.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1867-08-30

A GENTS wANTED-sl0 to $50 day. to
a introduce our new patent STAR SHUT.
TIE SEWING MACHINE. Price 500
1t uses two threads. and makes the genuine
Lock STITCH All other low priced machines
make the Chain SriTcH.
Each agent furnished with copy Of Letters
Patent Exclusive territory given. Send for
circulars. $ Z. HENDERSON ( CO.,
Sole Agents for the West ana South.
n9s'm Coz \. ith Street. ST. Louis. No.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1867-08-30
REPUBLICAN mass Meeting.

Hon. John Scott, Republican Candidate for
Lieut.. Governor, will address the citizens Of Bu-
chanan County At the Court House, Indepen-
dsnee, ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1857.
st : o'clock P. NJ. 1t il earnestly desired that
the people turn ost Col. Scott 10 one
Of the most effective stump speakers n the State.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1867-08-30


TnE Best ToSic-Caswell. Mack Co.
Combination OF Iron, rhosphorous and Calisaya
known as Ferro Phosphorated Elixir Of Calissya
The iron restores color to the blood; the Pacs-
the Calissya gives . natural healthfu tone 70
the digestive organs. One pint contains the
virtue Of one ounce Of CalsayA and one teaspo poon-
full : grain Of Iron and phosphorous. Manu-
fsctsred BY CAswELL, MACK , Co., New York.
Yor sale BY al druegists. so-ly
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1867-08-30

DR.. Gill wishes to Eoiify his patrons thai.
he will be absent from the city from Sept.
LIST to the sth, after which he will be in pune.
tual attendance to his patients who risit him
,at his office in Leytxe's Block, over Hodges
store
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1867-08-30

Over two hundred Republican voters turn
Thursday aight. For the first time, the men,
bers of the party in this township have really
expressed their preferences for candidates in
body. We trust this example will be fol-,
lowed faithfully in all primary meetings
hereafter. The Caucus at Quasqueton, on
Wednesday evening, was the largest ever
held in that township, IS votes for Lewis
delegates being cast to . for the opposition.
This was certainly a fattering expression Of
opinion in favor of Mr. Lewis,
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1867-08-30

Il will be the occasion for rejoicing to
every citizen Of Buchanan County to be as
.ured tFat the Dubuque bridge across the
Mississippi viii certainly be built. With
the capital all subscribed and the examina>
tiens for location commenced in earnest we
mas confidently expect the triumphant COM
pletion Of the great work as soon as energy
can accomplish il. Northern Iowa is great.
" indebted to Hon. VIM. B. Allison. our ef>
6eient member of Congress. for the pro-
gress thus far made in this enterprise.