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Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1867-01-01
CENTRAL Ne VS. ITEMS.

A general instruction has broken out q,
Matamoras, Mexico, and Canales has han q.
ed Gen. Escobedo. The French troops aud
merchants are leaving, the French paper at
The city Of Mexico has suspended, and
chaos rules the hour in that country.
Work has commenced on the bridge &C.
ross the Mississippi at Quincy.
A homestead protection bill has passed
the South Carolina Legislature.
An extraordinary gold mine has been dis.
covered near Denver.
The troubles in Missouri are about over,
Gen. Grant having Withdrawn the troops
from Lafayette county by advice Of Gov.
Fletcher
The Hannibal and st. Joseph Railroad
Co. j. to mite with the Terre liau.e road
and bridge the Mississippi near Alton.
The new opera house at Springfield H.,
was burned on the 23d.
The Prairie City House at Bloomington,
ILL.,. was burned on the 23d.
Two more Fenian prisoners have been
discharged.
The steamer Osborn was burned at New
Orleans on the Path. Loss, $4,000.
One hundred buildings were burned II
vicksburg, Miss, on the 13d, and twelve
persons persisted in the flames. The loss
Of property is estimated at two millions Of
dollars.
The committee bound to New Orleans to
investigate the riots Of July last, are 70 he
received BY deputation Of citizens, at the
besd Of which is ex rebel Gen. Besuregard. |
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1867-01-01
9Th Iowa, Attention!

One Of your old comrades, who Tough,
side by side with you through the war and
was badly wounded at Blakely, Ala, is now
suffering severely f ON the wound, and il
disabled for life. He has a large family de.
pendent on him for maintenance, and he has
until recently, labored streuously, suffering
intensely oil Of the time, to provide .or
them; but now his strength has failed him
and he is compelled to rclinquish his labors
aud prepare for the worst. OF this worlds
goods be has but few, and what little be has
is fast disappearing under the incessant de.
mands for the support Of bis dear family.
This sufferer is SergL Robt. jackson. Com,
rades, let US come to the rescue, and each
one contribute at least 4l,00 to this unfort
innate fellow-soldier. There are none but
what can afford to give something toward his
relief Let your donations come in prompt
ly and literally. Send to your old COM
mander, Capt. 5. ". Hemenway, Lansing,
Iowa, and be will see that it goes into Mr..
Jacksons hands. We would be glad to
have this contributions extended among the
members OF the old 9th generally, for we
are confident they would nearly all cheer
fully assist one who has shared the dangers
and trials Of field and camp. Heroes Of
many bard fought battle, and victors every
time, come aid one who is in every way
worthy.-Ldnsing Mirror.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1867-01-01
1t is stated that the President will here

1t is stated that the President will here.
after refuse the use Of troops in the South.
ern States, except in cases OF riot.
A Gre at Havana, H., on the Gath, dc.
stroyed 100000 worth Of property.
The Albany, n. Y, Board of Trade, fol.
lowing the lead of Chicago, has adopted the
Genital system.
Four negroes, convicted Of larceny, were
sold at Annapolis, Md, on Saturday. The
highest price bid WAS $37, tho man buying
himself.
1t is repoted that new complications have
Just arisen in connection with the Mexican
question, the French influence being at work
tor the election Of President in place Of
Juarez.
A fire at Saltwater, Mimi, on the Goth,
destroyed property to the value Of $25, GOA.
One at Detroit, same date destroyed the
Bently House. Loss, $4,000.
A river and Canal Improvement, Conven-
ton assembled nj Rock Island on the 9th
ult. A large number CT delegates from
various interested points in ILL.,, were present.
The object was to conslt upon measuers for
improving communication between the Mis-
sissippi and the lakes.
Major General Samuel r. Curtis, Of this
State, died at Council Bluffs, q few DAYS
since.
Gen. Grant has recently been confined to
his bed by slight indisposi,ion.
The holidays were accompanied with
heavy snow storme in Ohio and Ind,
"Jcnny Lind" is Vice President Of the
London Academy of Music.
| Ex-Gov. Michael Hahn is in St. Louis
sick.
Emil Just, New York broker was killed
by burglar on the Path.
DR. Mndd, the assassin, is to have a new
trial, when. probably, he may be hung.
Charles Rub, a Democratic member ofthe
New Jersey Legislature, has been convicted
Of receiving bride.
Bayard Taylor is going to Germany in the
spring, where be will remain one or two
years.
Edwin Booth has purchased some land
near the Pequot House, Norwich, Conn.,, and
will erect residence there.
A strong movement is being made TO GUS,
Mr.. Newton, Commissioner of Agriculture.
Mr. George b. Woods, of the Boston Daily
.frertiser is named as the successor of Mr..
Clapp. as editor Of the Saturday Ereniag
Gazette.
Basil Duke is named AS the most popular
man in Kentucky for Governor OF that State.
Pity John Morgan was killed, he would have
been so popular.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1867-01-01
SUSTAIN YOUR HOME PAPER.

The Sigourney Ners in lecture to the
Republicans Of keokuk County. says:
When We state that not one Republican in
six in this county gives his Home Organ
the least support or encouragement what.
ever, we state what is true, and at the same
lime reveal fact that should make every
Republican blush for shame.
That remark will doubtless apply to the
people of other counties as well Al keokuk.
The weekly papers published at the county
seats Of the several counties, are supposed
| to represent the business, the enterprise, and
the advantages, natural and otherwise, Of
the counties in which they IRE published.
They do represent them abroad, and have
more influence in directing immigration 10
or from Them than is generally supposed.
| These country organs are q power, in .
twofold sense; first in placing before the
puplic the advantages of their several local.
tiles, and directing attention to The same !;
and secondly in enforcing correct principles
upon the public mind-principles which
shall be manifest in correct living, and in.
telligenos. Aud their power in both Ihese
respects is exactly in proportion-as gen.
eral rule--to tho encouragement received,
and the patronage bestowed. A man might
better go to church barefoot, If need be.
rather than fail, through inability, to take
and read his county organ. 1t doesn't rep
resent the editors interest, half SO much as
that OF the county, and the interest of every
man in it. 1t is working in and for the in.
terest of the business man, the professional
man. the mechanic, and the farmer, and
particularly of the latter. The farmer does
little to support these papers. The advertise.
ments are the main support, and the produ
GERS seldom advertise. While no class is
more benefited by these local journals, none
do less to support them. This is all wrong.
Every farmer who neglects his home organ,
neglec,s his own interest and the interest of
bis county, and manifesis little public spirit
The country press of Iowa is an honor to
the State, and its combined influence is a
power in the land. Ia building up the in,
situations of the several counties, in develop.
/ ing their resources, and in settling up their
waste lands, it is indispensable, and we will
welcome the day when all clsses shall appre-
ciate its power ami inAuence.-Des Moines
| Register.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1867-01-01
Proceedings Of the state Historical So
clety.

TUESDAY EVENING, Dec. 4th 1866.
The annual meeting ofthe State Historical
Society OF Iowa was held this evening Presi,
dent Hon. +. II. Lee in the Chair.
Minutes oflast meeting read and approved
On motion the Constitution Of the Societ y
was read.
Corresponding Secretary's report being
called for was read, and on motion was ac
cepted and ordered place on file.
On motion Of Col. W. Penn Clark, the
Editors of the Iowa City papers, were re-
questcd to publish report Of Corresponding
Secretary.
Capt. Soloman. Shepard, Joseph A.
Hursh, David Henry, John TX Griffith and
Geo. Paul, having been nominated were
elected members of the Society.
On motion carried, that the annual fees oil
the Editors of the Iowa City REPUBLICAN, and
State Pass, be remitt,d on account of favor,
shown.
Carried on motion Of Capt. CASTOR, that
the Society, hereby instruct the Cura,ors te
give the Corresponding Secretary aud Ii
brarian . reasonable salary.
The following persons were appointed 4
committee to report names Of Officers for the
ensuing year.
S. c. Trowbridge, James II. Hartsock
George W. Doddor, Vim. Penn Clarke and
VIM. Z. CASTOR.
Committee reported and on motion said
repor, was referred to same Committee fol
amendments. After consultation they again
reported, when it was moved by J. p. Irish
and carried that the report Of committee be
adopted with the exception Of the Offices
of Presiden', Recording and Corresponding
Secretaries. Librarian and Tfeasurcr-which
should be filed BY ballot.
Without resembling the above Col. w
Penn Clarke, was elected President, S. E
Paine, Recording Secretary, Doctor s. W.
Huff Corresponding Secretary and II. W
Welton, Treasurer by accamation, c. F.
Clarke elected Librarian by ballot.
The following were elected by the adoption
of the report CT committee.
VIcE PRESIDENTS.
Robert Hutchinson, johnson, County
+. Price, CLAYTON County.
W. +. Miller, Johnson County.
z. c. Luse, Johnson County.
John l.. Davis. Scott County.
7. S.Parvinn, johnson County.
CrRAroRs.
S. c. Trowbridge; N. II. Brainerd; ]. P
Irish; Geo. W. McCleary; n. r. Leonard
Henry Murray; William Yogi; William Crum;
VIM. c. CASTOR Geo. W. Dodder; james r
Hartsock Samuel J. Hess; Ralph P. Lowe;
W. H. Tnt,le; Geo. G. Wright; N. W. Davis;
F. H. Lee; Frederick Lloyd.
On motion adjourned.
S. L. PAINE. Reed. Sec'y.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1867-01-01
Death Of an Editor.

tits with Eho ordinary feelings of
regret that we chronicle the death of
Edward Burnside, editor Of the Dela-
scare County Union. He had long
been afflicted with disease contracted
while at work at his trade, in San
Francisco, California, and during the
past year an additional burden was
imposed upon him in the form Of asth-
ma, from which he suffered acutely, at
intervals, until relieved by death on
the morning Of the a5,h ult.
The deceased was born in Otseyo
County, New York, Dec. I4th, 1925.
His early education was acquired at a
district school and ut home in the
study Of such books as came within
his reach. At the age Of eighteen he
entered . printing Office, where he OBJ
tanned . good knowledge of the trade.
In December, 1850, he went to Cali
fornia and spent nearly i've years in
San Francisco engaged upon the var
ions newspapers Of that city. Re-
turning to his native State in 1885, his
thoughts were directed to the Great
West and in the following year he
established himself in Marengo, Nc
Henry County, ILL.,, where he publish
cd successfully the Narengo Journal
for FIVE years. lie was afterward part
owner of the McHenry County In
ion. lie commenced the publication
Of the Dela,eare County Union in
1864, and up to the date his death
made it useful and influential Re-
publican county paper.
The Delaware County Union, al
though small in dimensions, was one
Of the most neatly printed and best
filed Of our county papers. Mr.. Burn
side had contemplated charging and
otherwise improving it during the
present year.
Mr.. Burnside was man OF singu-
lxrly fine character. Those who were
we'll acquainted with him could not
fail to be impressed with the peculiar
social charm.of his presence. lie was
. man whom one liked always to meet
Strictly honest, temperate, energetic,
patient. refined and social, he COM
manded respect rs an editor and a
citizen, and welded large influence
for the right. In politics he was an
ardent Republican. His political in
tegrity was exeInplified in his indig-
nsnt refusal to sell his principles and
the influence OF his paper to johnson,
while well k'owing that such refusal
would cost him the position Of post
master which he had held for some
time. Nelost the Office, but his honor
remained untarnished.
~. Burnside LEFT ! wife and two
His family. to whom be |
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1867-01-01

II is reported that a number Of
prominent men Of Georgia, Alabama
and South Coroina, are urging their
respective legislatures to adopt the
Constitutional Amendment, and that
they have asked the President to CO.
operate with them in securing this
result. These prominent citizens
are doubtless every one Of them bit
terly opposed to negro suffrage, and
their present attitude has only been
brought about by the prospect that
in the work Of reconstruction Con.
grcss will not stop short Of the uniyer.
cal franchise, unless the several South.
ern States at once adopt the Ccnsti.
tutional Amendment. The true spirit
Of the South has already been mani.
tested in the almost unanimous re.
jcction Of the amendment by the leg.
islatures Of several States, and upon
this basis ought Congress to treat the
question hereafter. Forum ately Con-
grces has never committed itself to
the admission of the Southern States
to representation upon their adoption
Of the amendment. Whether they
accept or reject it, Congress is equally
free to adopt whatever policy may
seem most advisable under present
circumstances. The amendment was
proposed in good faith. It has been
rejected Indignantly. No matter what
eleventh hour efforts may be made to
reverse this action, the malign ant reb.
81 81 irit already developed requires
that Congress abandon all thoughts
cflenieacy or compromise and 60 back
to first principles. The blacks Arc
loyal. Give them the ballot, A low
ii black man who cannot read or
write is just as much entitled to de-
eide upon his own future government
~ rebel white man who can or can.
mot ead or write, aud in fact much
more SO. If You allow the latter to
vote you are doing him favor, for as
. rebel he forfeited all his natural DO.
itical rights. Ifyou permit the ne.
gro to vote, you but allow him to ex.
ercise God-given right which he has
never forfeited and to which bis devo.
ted loyalty in the midst of treason
gives him the very highest claims
Let Congress declare the present
Southern State governments illegal,
and authorize conventions of the loyal
people, white and black, to adopt new
constitutions, republican in form, and
70 select new State officers, Congress.
men and Senators, placing the ballot
In the hands Of these only, and with
ont distinction Of color, who were true
70 the Government when its enemies
songht its overthrow. Upon this ba.
sis We need have no fear that the reins
Of government will ever fan into the
hands Of those who would gladly dcs.
troy il.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1867-01-01
FOREIGN NEWS.

The Fenian movement in Ireland has
been almost entirely suppressed, the British
government having taken the most vigorous
measures against the Fenians.
The gold fever at Medoc &c. W. is in.
creasing. One mine has sold tor S. 700.
The French naval expedition sent to the
Corea to demand redress for outrages on
Catholic missionaries, was failure. the feet
being driven of and forced 10 return.
Gen John A. DiA, our new Minister to
France, was formally presented to the EN-
puror on the oath. The most friendly sen.
;imen.s we're exchanged.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1867-01-01

was an affcc,ienatc husband and faith
cr; the craft, to whom he was ever an
honor; the community ofwhich he was
so useful member, will unitedly
mourn the loss OF one whose many no.
BILE qualities cndearcd him to all, ana
made the world better for his having
kvc1 In II
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1867-01-01

The Hank Eye Informs us tina. from the
minutes Of the Upper Iowa Conference it ap
pears that nineteen churches have been com
pleted and dedicated within the bounds Of
the Conference, during the year, at an ag.
gregate cos, Of $65,695. The debts, which
amounted to $2O,54i.6O, at the time Of ded
ication, we're all paid by subscriptions and
notes at the time, so that the report shows
no outstanding church debt There are 20
churches in recess Of construction, the az
gregate cost Of which is to be &69,45O.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1867-01-01

From the Winneshiek Republican we learn
that A. K. Baily, Esq, the junior editor
and proprietor Of the Republican Of that city
met with severe accident on Tuesday NOR
ming last. He was running the power press,
and getting bis right hand into some Of the
machinery, had three Of bis fingers crushed
almost to pieces. Mr.. B. is good printer,
and this accident is serious affair in more
than one respect"
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1867-01-01

REDUcTIo AID ABsURDUM.-" lie
who would thrive must rise at five.'
So says the proverb, though there is
more rhyme than reason ia it, for, il
He who would thrive must rise at i've;
it must naturally follow,
He who'd thrive more, must rise at four;
and it will insure . consequence, that
He who'd still more thriving be
Must leave his bed at turn Of three,
And who this latter would Guido,
will rouse him 1t the stroke Of two.
And by way Of climax TO it all, it
should be held that
lie who'd never bs outdone,
Must ever rise ~ SOON 40 one.
But the best illustration would be,
Ne who'd flourish hsst Of al,
Should never 80 to bed 81 all.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1867-01-01

Madame Anna Bishop is giving concerts
in Hong Kong. She sings the ballads Of
the country 10 broken China.
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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-01-12
Boats Leaving To-Day.

Cairo and 81 Louis.-The welcome
sight of the beautiful steamer Belle
Memphis once more graces our landing.
The Belle sails Northward this evening
in charge of Capt. Dan Mussleman.
That well known brick Larry Entler has
charge of her office.
IfrWhite Rirer.-The clipper built Des
Arc, Capt John Elliott, will leave for
White river at FIVE o'clock this evening.
j. Lee Finney and Charley Smithers,
preside in her Office They are gay
boys. I
Pine Blg6-At five clock this eve
ming, Capt. John Claycomb will back out
the Rose Hamilton for Pine Bluff
Arkansas travellers should remember it /;
also that d. NJ. Wells can be found in
her office.
Vicksburg and tie Bends.-Captain
Frank Hicks, with the elegant Die Yer
non, depart southwark this evening. Joe
Banfil has charge Of her Office, assisted
by Geo. Deane. A clever set of officers
are on this boat, andspassengers can an
ticipate pleasant trip.
arkansas Ricer. The popular steamer
eleanor, Captain N. S. Green, will leave
for the Arkansas stream at five o'clock
this evening John I. Fenwick and r
De Shield attend to her official duties
The eleanor will do to travel on.
Miscellaneous.
Thursdays St. Louis Republican says
"The river was stationary yesterday
The Upper Mississippi was rising sew
eral days at Hannibal, Quincy, Keokuk
etc The channel to Keokuk is almos
entirely clear of ice. The Illinois i
still closed, but the ice bridge rottet
considerably. Nothing from the Mis-
souri,, which remains closed"
STEAMBOAT PRINTING. We respectfully
ask our steamboat friends to call and ex
| anime the specimens of fine steamboat
printing daily executed at the PUBLIC
LEDGER office. Our prices will be foun'
| to compare favorably with those OF Gin
cinnati or St. Louis, and to be great,
below those asked by other city offices
Bring your orders directly to us, AM
save the commission charged by partie
who take in work they are not prcpare'
| TO execute
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-01-12
THE COUNTY COURT SQUABBLE.
Interesting Session Where's the
Money ?-Big Time-Almost
a9 a Fight. h

At its session yesterday, the county
Court appointed Commissioners to erect
a bridge on the old Brownsville road, at
at cost of 5000. An account for Jail
guard employed by the Sheriff, amounting
to 1929 33, was allowed. After a dis
cusson in regard to allowing certain bills
for fitting up the Criminal Court room,
Esquires Blakely, Miller and Creighton
were appointed committee to investi-
gate the leasing of the court room, all
bills being referred to them
Mr.:Williford, one of the almshouse
commissioners, made verbal report OF
their action, stating that six rooms had
been fitted up on piece of land of 100
or l4O acres belonging TO the county,
near Raleigh, but as no funds had been
placed in their hands, only two ,paupers
had been admitted. No part Of the ten
thousand dollars appropriated for the
aims house had been received. Judge
Leonard said he had no knowledge OF
any commissioners having been APP
pointed or sworn. Mr.. Williford stated
that he had been appointed himself, and
that he had been sworn into Office with
two others, by Judge Leonard in open
court at Raleigh and, further, that one
of the commissioners had been made
trustee. They had applied to Judge
Leonard repeatedly for the money, but
had been persistently refused. They had
never received one cent from Judge
Leonard of that ten thousand dollars.
One thousand dollars were due to me,
alss, for money expended, and ordered
to be paid to me, but when referred to
Judge Leonard for the money by Mr..
League, failed to get even that. Judge
Leonard said he knew nothing officially,
or privately, of the matter mentioned.
All that he knew was that the ten thou
sand dollars had been faithfully distrib'
uted among the poor Of the county. Mr..
League read the original appropriation
of $4,000, and said he had given
Judge Leonard a certificate for the
amount. Judge Leonard said the money
had been distributed and he would re-
port on Monday. Esquire Walker arose
excitedly and moved to adjourn forever
and leave matters in the hands of the
Chairman. He said 'Let him levy
taxes, disburse money, aud run the whole
machine. BE does it any how, and we
are nothing but blocks Of wood. Three
Commissioners were appointed in last
January; they have been qualified and
have desired to art, but were not allowed
to do so. There were but three men
authorized to disburse that money they
have not done il; if disbursed at all
and | have no doubt that il has
been, it has been done illegally" Esq.
Miiier spoke ON he importance Of look
ing into these matters. Messrs Will
ford, Mercer aud Creighton were elected
Commissioners for Almshouse, and $50
each was allowed to the Commissioner
for 1865 and 1866.
An order was read in regard to the pay
meat Of S467O 10 the Bulletin, after ih'
account had been rejected BY the court
and counsel authorized TO bring suit fOl
the recovery Of the amount judge
Leonard said he bad paid the money OF
a writ Of mandamas, seventeen Jusiioei