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Buchanan County bulletin and guardian., 1867-08-16

A CosTENprIBLE oUrRAGE.-Three crea.
tures wearing the human form, who claim
to be men, on Sunday last assaulted negro
at the new school building, and pounded
him numerically. The circumstances as
we have heard them, lead US to suppose
that had the person assaulted been white
man, he would have remained unmolested
For the crime Of having black skin he
was insulted and afterwards outrageously
beaten, to CRAFTY the spleen Of three
ilized community. The affair commenced
by one Of the parties asking the negro some
question in . contemptueus manner, term>
ing the negro bub." The negro made
some reply, which was followed By TRADE
Of abuse, and finally by . bodily assault by
the three braces, who exhibited their manly
valor aud Caucasian courage by defeating
the negro, three 10 one.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian., 1867-08-16


]. Because land is cheap and Of the
very best quality.
2. Because crops never fail here.
We sometimes have partial. but
never an entire failure, as in Illinois
or Indiana.
3. Because We have good market
facilities, the ID. Il S. G. X. X. run
ming through the center Of the county
and affording a good outlet for pro-
duce. Wheat to the value Of half a
million dollars was sent to market
from this county last year.
4. Because the water is excellent
The streams are pure, with no stagna-
ton whatever The best Of well wa
ter may be procured almost any where
by digging few feet below the sur
face.
s. Because an almost inexhaustable
supply Of the best of fuel exists in the
numerous peat beds scattered over
the county. These beds will soon be
worked by machines and fuel cheap
er than coal or wood produced in any
quantity desired.
8. Because the climate is one Of the
best under the sun. No country has
purer or more invigorating atmos-
phere. 1t is true. our winters arc
long, corresponding in that respect
with New York and New England,
but the average temperature is not
above that Of Albany, n. Y. The
ground usually remains frozen during
the winter insuring excellent roads.
Z. Because Buchanan County is out
Of debt, circumstance Of no small
account where we consider the heavy
burden of national debt to be met.
8. Because this county is settled by
an excellent class 0! people. This
fact is always remarked upon by those
who have occasion to visit the farm.
ers at their homes in the various parts
of the county. One gentleman, who
had visited the people in nearly every
township remarked to US that he found
as few people unable to read and write
as iu any county he had visited.
We might go on enumerating rea.
sons Why Buchanan county is desir.
able section Of country in which to
locate, but it will be seen by the
above that it possesses all the essen
tial attributes of an earthly paradise.
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Progress Of Buc hanan County.

When the census was taken, in
early spring, the population Of this
county was 1921, which was an in
crease Of 2,2o4 in two years, or 2 per
cent. At this rate the population
would more than double every ten
years. The increase in production is
very marked. The number Of bushels
Of wheat harvested was 33O,264 The
production. this year, will be about
halt million bushels. Over half a
million bushels of corn are gathered
yearly. The increase in the number
Of sheep in two years was 4,876 and
in the wool clip 80, 807 lbs-thc whole
clip in 1865 being 6l,6i0 lbs. There
is splendid opening for cheese fac
tories In this county. Our production
of cheese might be Indefinitely extend
ed and made a constant source of
wealth. Thousands Of broad acres lie
open for occupancy. A population Of
fifty thousand would find ready sup
port in the resources of Buchanan
county.
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Ecnian Meeting.


A public meeting was held at the Court
House, on Wednesday evening, foi the pur.
pose oflistening 10 Capt. Vim. Grace, Fen>
ian organizer for the State OF Iowa. The
notice of the meeting had been limited aud
the consequence was rather moderate
audience, which, however, manifested y
good deal Of interest in the subject under
consideration. The lecturer being some
what indisposed, announced that he should
not attempt regular, connected lecture, but
should touch upon various matters Of inter-
est concernir Z the brotherhood. The great
er portion Of his speech will be found in
another column, as an answer to the ques-
tion, .'ls Fenianism dead ?
The grand idea OF Fenianism, as elucida-
ted by the speaker, is to educate the Irish
people throughout the world for IN enlght-
ened effort TO rescue their native land from
the tyranny which has cursed il for seven
hundred years. 1t takcs from the lrishman
the shackles of ignorance and superstition,
makes him temperate, enlightened citizen,
aud prepares him for that final struggle
which is to make Ireland a Tree country and
'irshmen respected, the world over, as in
every regard worthy tie glorious land Of
their nativity.
We cannot but admire tha, earnest. ever
burning Irish patriotism which looks unceas
ingly for the final dellvcrance Of the beloved
Emerald Isle from the most grinding Of OPP
pressions, and not only looks for 1t but is
ready TO do, to dare and to die for il. We
have had occa sion IN know tho worth IF trna
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian., 1867-08-16

INTERESTING TO FARMERS. what's Ride
ing Harrow was capital invention as far
as il went, but the inventor, Dir. James
What, seeing that other combinations might
be made with it to advantage, added seeds
er and ttlen corn pillow attachment. For this
Combined Seeder, Cultivator and Corn Plow,
a pateut vas issued on the 23d Of July. 1t
is so arranged that either the Culhvator or
harrow may be used in connection with the
Seeder. or seperatc. The coli plow is used sep
ara;ely with the sa,.c gearing, The whole ma.
chine is exceedingly simple in 'ts construc-
ton aud is afforded at remarkably low hg-
ures. Farmers will do well TO call 1.-THE wag
on shop of What 4 Co., where they can see
this new machine and examine il for them
/ selves.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian., 1867-08-16

~ US HHVs' 70 may ccHctTH
Notice is hereby given that at a regular meet
ing Of the City Council Of Independence, Iowa,
held August 18th, 1867, the following resolution
was passed
RESOLVED, BY the City Council Of Indepcn-
dence, Iowa. that the owners ofthe lots abutting
on the west side Of Elizabeth Street, between Ex-
change Street and Genesee, and on the north
side Of Genesee Street from Elizebeth Street TO
Ganova Street, be and hereby reonired TO
build Of sidewalk four feet in width Of two inch
pine plank. IN front their respective lots.
Said sidewalk to be built under the supervis-
ion of the street Commissioner, and 70 be COM
pleted within the time and in the manner pre-
sciibed by an Ordinance entitled ''An Ordinance
70 regulate the paving of sidewalks approved
April 4th, 1865.
Now, therefore, in compliance with the ordi-
nance OF the city of Independence notice il
hereby given TO the owners of the lots abuttIng
upon the streets where said sidewalk is ordered
10 be built, that unless the same is built within
sixty days from the 18th day of Aug. 1867, the
Street commissioner will proceed 10 build said
sidewalk agreeablv to the provisions of ordi
nance entitled IAN ordinance TO regulate the
paving of sidewalks" approved April 4, 1857.
In witness whereof | have hereunto set my
hand and seal, this 18th day Of August, 1867.
JAMES NJ WEsRT.
CRY CLERK.
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why &c Further West!

1t is one of the peculiarities of emf
grafton that places very remote from
railroads and without any immediate
prospect Of railroad connection, fre-
quently attract, by kind Of favor, a
class of settlers who, could fair CON-
parison OF advantages be had, would
prefer to buy farms and establish
houses near railroads and market.
All new countries have their eras Of
speculation. when lands are held
above their legitimate value. In Blu
chanan county that era passed several
years since and lands of every dis.
cription are now held at their fair and
proper value. A hundred miles west,
the speculative period is hardly at its
culmenation, and lands no richer, with
no superior attractions, and away from
railroads are held at as high and even
higher figures than the very best lands
here. Those who come west do so for
the purpose of improving their con-
dition. Would it not be greatly to
their advantage to buy farms in Blu.
chanan county rather than pay the
same prices for no better lands in
Webster county? There arc tens of
thousands of acres of good prairie in
this county unoccupied. and only
waiting to be touched with the plough
to produce the most bountiful crops.
These acres can be bought at fair,
legitimate rates. For the information
of our eastern friends Who are interest
ed in this matter. We will state that
the average price ofgood prairie with
in two miles of town is from ten to
dollars, within the next
mile radius, from six to ten dollars.
and beyond that from two and half
to eight dollars. There are some good
lands in this county held rs low as
two dollars and halfpcr acre. Any
farmer with capital Of few hum
dred dollars could soon secure home
at that rate. A hundred dollars will
buy forty acre lot in localities where
stock raising could be made most
profitable. Why 60 further west?
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian., 1867-08-16

There being no longer any question as to
the existence Of extensive peat beds in our
county. the first consideration is with refers
ence to their availability. Can they be prof
itably worked? lfgood peat can be furn.
ished at lower price than wood or coal, this
question is at once answered. Leavitt's Peat
Mechine, with engine, capable ofturning ou.
.2j tons ofpreparsd peat in a day, costs about
$4,000. II will prepare pea. at an average
cost Of S7,5o per ton. Mr.. Richard Campbell,
OF this city, who has recently returned from
a trip to his old home at Chittenaugo, n. r.,
informs us that he there saw in successful
operation, a ncw machire ;ayented BY Wm.
II. Walrath Of Chittenaugo. and manufac,ur.
eS by Vim. ii. 4 r.. c. Walrath. Il requires
a s.x>horse power and costs at Chi,tenaasa,
$l,200. This machine works well and would
be peculiarly adopted tc the smaller beds, as
It tcould be readily moved from place to place.
We trust an effort will be made to give this
machine a trial in Buchanan Co.
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Republican County Convention.

Delegate Convention Of the Republicans Of
Buchanan County. is hereby called to meet at
the Court House, in the city VI lndepen dence
in eaii county, at o'clock 7. NJ. on Saturday,
August 3ist 1867, for the purpose of putting in
nomination one candidate for Representative,
ono candidate for Treasurer, one candidate for
Sheriff. one candidate for County Judge, one
candidate for County Superintendent Of Schools,
one candidate for County Surveyor, one candi-
date for Coroner. Also for the purpose of elect
ing delegates to the Senatorial Convention. and
such other business as may come before the
ConvC ntion.
The ratio Of representation will be one dele
gate FOR every township. and QUE for every 25
and fraction over IL votes east FOR Hon. Ed.
Wright, Secretary Of State, in 1866
The following table shows the number Of
delegates to which each township is entitled
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian., 1867-08-16
COMM ERCIAL.
BuLLsriy ofgIcK, Isnkrgsbgscy,


/
Angus, 10, 1867.
It il time -four vas dorn, and why isn' t
il down? Win cur millers answer? Five
dollars per hundred Is good deal more
than the price Of wheat will warrant for a
fair compensation.
Trade il Of course IA, during the fine
harvest weather, which was never better.
We have only had one rain since harves.
commenced. Wheat is three -fourihs cut,
and will soon begin to come into market.
Then look ont for crcenbacks.
Watermelons have been in market sever.
al davs. selling at ten cents each. A Iew
beautiful native harvest apples have been
brough; in, and Of course NEE. with ready
sale.
The first new wheat ia Dubuque, wa:
bough; at sl.Gj.
Chicago, FL. buying, dir; selling. /.
NY. '' par; Z.
Buchanan Co. Warrants are held at par.
Gold in New York, August sl.8Q.
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yours sruley
c NJ MoREY

The July number Of The Annals Of loscu,
the quarterly publication Of the State Hiss
toricsl Society, is on our table. It is more
than usually interesting. containing very
readable articles on the early history Of 10.
va, recollections Of the early settlement Of
Lee County, Gen. Lawman, Gen. Bussey,
&c. The number is adorned with an excel
len. steel portrait Of Gen. Bussey.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian., 1867-08-16
REPUBLICAN CAUCUS,

A Republican Caucus, for Washington Town.
chip, is hereby called to meet at the Court
House. on Thursday evening, Aug 2gth, at "A
o'clock, for the purpose ef electing fifteen del
egatcs to the County Convention, 20 NEE, a, the
Court House, Aug. 3lsL All voters who have
heretofore acted with the Republican party will
he entitled to take part in the proceedings.
BY order Of the Township Committee.
j. l.. LOOMS Chairman.
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storage for Farmers.

We are now prepared to store any amount Of
Grain for Farmers at the regular rates Of stor-
age.
Storage far t,eenty days free if grain is sold
in the warehouse,-after that One cent Der
month.
NE WMAN 4 CHAMBERLAIN.
NJ
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian., 1867-08-16
Republican Senatorial COnven.
tlOn.

Delegate Convention of the Republicans OF
buchanan aud Bremen Counties is hereby called
10 meet at the Court lionse, in tho City of In.
dependence, buchanan Co, Iowa, on TUES
DAY, SEPTEMBER 3i, 1867, at III o'clock A.
NJ. Of said dsy for the purpose Of nominating
n candidate for the office of Senator, 10 be sup
ported at the ncAt ensuing election.
The ratio Of representation will be as fol
lows:
One Delegate from each County, and one ad-
ditionai delegate for every hundred votes
fractional part Of hundred votes over fifty.
cast at the last election for Hon. Ed Wright for
Secretary Of State.
J. $. WOODWARD.
chm Buchanan CO. Cen. Com.
GEO, W. RUDDICK,
Chm Bremer Co Cen Com
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian., 1867-08-16
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.

Council met in regular session Monday evening
August 10Th
Pres ident Bryan, in the chair.
petition signed By J L. Vinegar and &c others was
presented asking that the water hole south Of railroad
track be filed Referred to committee on streets and
alleys.
Mayor preside the Council meetings was received
and ordered placed on file.
The Treasurer reported cash on hand ss5.s2
side walk was ordered built on the wes, side Of
Elizabeth street, between Exchange and streets
and on the north side Of Gencsee street. between Eliza
beth and Canova streets.
The street commiss ioner ordered repair North
and Greene streets. also to expend all surplus street
labor after making other necessary repairs to streets
in grading Chatham street.
Bill of A. r Williams. for sioa. 40, for per diem and
team work on streets order ed paid.
The committee streets and alleys was ordered to
estimate cost OF work done by Edward Brewer upon
streets at the southeast corner Of his property and
the street commissioner authorized to issue to him
areceipt to apply on future taxes for the amour, Of
said estimate.
The committee on ways and means reported in con
sderaton Of the fourishlng condition Of the city H.
nancss, il is unnecessary to levy for current
year. Report adopted and ordered published.
Bill OF Albert Clarke for 500, for working as sess.
ment ordered paid.
Ccunclmen King, Henshaw and Deviin, we're ap-
pointed committee superinend the construction Of
public cstern the intersection Of Main and Walnut
streets.
sundry bills presented and referred to commit,
&c on claims Adjourned
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian., 1867-08-16

Da. S1RIcKLAND; HaS.ng usai your an.
u-Cholera Mixture, dusiug the cholera
epidemic here last snmmes, aud induced
others TO do the same, in eases that had all
the cholera symptoms, in every case it
promptly checked the disease. l believe it's
the best remedy known Cor cholera and di>
Hrrhea Of every form, and advise those af.
s.cted tn Try it.--W. BARBER, of the firm Of
Barber, choate 4 Nabey Cincinnati. o.m
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian., 1867-08-16

CASplpArs reR SagaiFr.--We are author
lied TO arrounce the name of Lieut., Charles
g. Cm,iss, Of Washington township, as
candidate for Sheriff, subject to the ac,ioa
of the Republican Convention.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian., 1867-08-16

l, will be- seen by has card that Rev. j, ID.
his Seminary to Jesep, where he viii doubt
less maintain its high reputation acquired
M .,,i.5ao
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian., 1867-08-16

We cali the attention Of farmers pav,icu.
larly TO tho advertisement, of Messrs. News
man 4 Chamberlain. wlo will store grain
on The nnst faynrAhln iarms.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian., 1867-08-16

The Grand Lodge of TIE Independent
Order q; Good II mplars, &c Iowa, meets AT
Iowa City on the eth of September. The
railroads will carry a, half fare.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian., 1867-08-16

As viii be seen by his card, Mayor Jones
very handsomely withdraws fram the race
FOR Representative, and advises a general
saanar, of soldier candidates. This Ger,
taiuly shows 9, nerous appreciation of SOL
diers ON the mar, Of Mavor Jones.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian., 1867-08-16

RgSroS Co. AG. Socigrr.-Ths Society
will hold its annual fair at Vinton on
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, Sept.
25th, 26th and 27,h. We see by copy of
Rules, Regulations aud Premium list pre-.
sen'ed by Hon. l.. W. Hart. tha, very liberal
premiums are offered, and that every effort
is being made to make the exhibition worthy
Of the county. II would be pleasant trip
for our citizens to run down to the Vinton
Es,r
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Card froo Mayer Jsnes.

lNprrESpEspr, Iowa, Aug. Is, 1867.
Nessrs Editors ctthe Bulletin Honor to
whom honor is due. When treason hoistcd
its flag, and traitors at home sough, the di.
vision Of our happy Union Of States, and
the overthrow of the best government in the
world, obtained under Co by the tire asure
and blood of our Forefathers, it was preserv.
ed by our Brothers who met the call to defend
the insult to our flag. By them the REBEL.
ion has been put down, and the result is
Freedom TO the enslaved, and Peace restored.
Our brave boys have returned home to enjoy
the blessings of E" life, liberty and the pur.
suit Of happiness" Therefore, rs civilian,
enjoying the peaceful pursuits of business at
home during the war, would not stand in
the path Of political honor or profit Of any
honored soldier. To them relinquish my
political claims, believing that they are fully
competent to represent the people in our
legislative halls. advise the voters Of Blu.
chanan county to honor the soldiers, and
give them their suffrage at the ensuing elec.
ton. They were true TO oar flag, will they
not be equally true TO their constituents?
The time has come when every voter should
be fairly represented at our conventions. Let
each township send their delegates pledged
to the soldiers, and Of them 10 select their
best men men that cannot be bought for .
r. r. pass men that love law and right
principles. Let sectional strife and political
cliques cease Let the people choose. You
have the taxes to pay, now let your votes be for
men and not for political demagogues. Go
for men and measures, and let our county
unfarl her banner for Republican victory
and the right. A lover of equal rights, truth
and liberty,
W. A. JONES, Mayor.
T. S.-My motto-Economy and improve
ment
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian., 1867-08-16

BY order Of the Republican Co. Cen. Com
mittee.
]. 5. WOODWARD. chm.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian., 1867-08-16

Hodges sells good goods, and
you can depend on his prices be-
ing as low as any ones in town.
Hodges asks what hc means 20
sell for, and no jewing allowed
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian., 1867-08-16

The IRISH REruBIle.-The organ Of the
Fenian Brotherhood of this country, al.
though but three months old, has achieved
the remarkable circulation of over 35 .O00
copies 1t is large sixteen PACED paper,
filled with matter especially interesting to
every Irishman. We understand arrange
ments are being made to have it kept by
our newsmen.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian., 1867-08-16
Sec advertisement. Land Ho

We understand that two scholarships in
the State University, from this county, are
vacant. Here is good opening for some.
body.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian., 1867-08-16

Why no rot UsE-" "Barre,t's Hair Res
torative"? Because have tried all others,
and find my hair in too many colors.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian., 1867-08-16

A CoariatiNrSG WoGrp. People arc APT
10 complain a, ,rides. ha, we have never
known a man troubled with Scro,ula. or any
Hamor in the blood, who took ]. +. poland's
Hamor Doctor, TO complain aterwari. Its
efee, is charming. Pat up in large bottles,
and for sale hy Snale 4 Gooliellow a, 81.
The Baptis, Sunday School a. nabaqae
made an excursion on special train to
this city. Yesterday. They were received by
the Bar'is, School of Independence at the
train ard escorted to the grove east Of Mr..
Wilson's. where they cnjoycd themselves in
the most satisfactory manner until their re,
turn in the afternoon.
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ESTRAY NOTICE.

Taken up by Alvin Johnson, Of Buffalo Tp.,
in Buchanan County, July 2uth. 1867 dark
bay Horse, four years old, Is hands high. black
name and tail, legs black up to the knees. and
a bunch on left hind foot. Valued at $50.
August 10, 1867.
EDWARD BREWER, Clerk.
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MARKET REPORT

The f0!osing is comparative statement Of
the Independence. Dubuque, Chicago, and New
York Marsei. a; thelate., dates and lhe hishest
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian., 1867-08-16

Our readers viii not fail to carfully scan
and digest the column article presented BY
Mr.. John H. Palmer, Of Winthrop Mr..
Palmer has long been connected with the
business enterprises Of Winthrop. In fact,
he has been leading aud moving spirit,
and whatever he undertakes is accomplished
in the best possible manner. His elevator
is ono Of the finest and most substantial Of
the kind on the d. h s. G. r. II. With his
extensive additions to his various stocks he
is prepared to furnish almost everything to
be desired BY TIE farmer. Winthrop is a
good market for wheat and John II. Palms
er's is profitable place to spend the pros
Goods
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian., 1867-08-16

Go Hodges for good Clothing regular prices courteous
reatment where twenty per cent put order take
oft ve and above all customer allowed make his prices
Hodges has price and has merchants of christian
of mind.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian., 1867-08-16

Rev. Mr., Gates will preach in the Bap-
lis, Church, next sabbath morning and
evening. at the usual hours Of Divine SER
vice.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian., 1867-08-16

Six hundred garments made by
one merchant tailor, "name un-
known. in a month; immense
business for two men to sew so
many.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian., 1867-08-16

Caors.-rhe wheat crops will be above
an average. although there is more blight
than a. first supposed. The yield cannot
fall shor, Of an average Of Is bushels, which
which is higher than for a number Of years.
Many i,'ds will go 20, % aud even 30 bush
els to the acre. Oats are heavy and corn is
doing we'll. The weather is dry-a little too
dry for gar,ens.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian., 1867-08-16

The advertisement Of the Lenox Collcgi-
ATE Institute viii be found in this weeks is.
sue. This school has always maintained a
high reputation, and has uniformly been
praised by those from this county who have
attended il. When students uniformly tes>
tify in favor Of an institution Of learning, it
is the best possible evidence of it's true
worth. The Hopkinton school has been
largely attended from this county.