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Buchanan County bulletin and guardian., 1867-01-29
Douglass Lecture.

The lecture Of Fred. Douglass, delivered
at the Bap,is. Church on Thursday evening,
the oath inst, was q success financially to
the Lyceum, and personally to the speaker.
The church was crowded 10 the utmost with
as intelligent an audicuce as was ever called
together in this city. From every P r;ion
Of the county the people Aocked in to listen
to man who had arisen from abject servi.
tude to high position among the orators Of
the age. And no one had occasion to re-
gret the distance travelled or the small 81 IN
expended. Universal satisfaction and very
general admiration has been expressed by
those who we're present.
II would be useless for US to attempt an
analysis Of the lecture" The Sources Of
Danger to the Republic to appre-
ciate and feel the force of the arguments ad-
ducei, one should hear them uttered with
the power of that finished oratory Of which
Mr.. Douglas is master. Those who at.
tended Mr. Douglass lecture with the expec-
saton Of hearing TRADE Of abuse heaped
upon the oppressors Of his race, were GER
tainly disappointed. With. finished diesion
and studied oratory he enforced the logic Of
craftsmanship in manner which could not
fail to command the admiration and esteem
Of his hearers. A little more energy at
times would have added to the effect Of his
delivery, but perhaps the contrast increased
the imprcssiveness Of those impassioned
outbuIsts which struck straight home to the
hearts Of all present. Mr.. Douglass possess
Is the rare power to control at all times the
attention Of his auditory. A change of in
tonation or Of expression would always com
mand breathless silence.
Mr.. Douglass sentiments upon the ques,
ton of human rights are Of the highest and
most progressive order. lie stands with the
leaders of public sentiment, his views accord
ing with the Declaration Of Independence
and the great laws Of nature.
We would honor him none the less for
being negro; but all the more for his hav-
ing practically asserted his manhood by es.
Gaping from bondage, and elevating himself,
in spite of every difficulty, to honorable dis
tinction among the American people.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian., 1867-01-29
sherman aud his Campaign.

Gen. Sherman will always be justly re-
carded as one Of the first captains Of this
century. Our war developed many very
superior commanders, among al Of whom
the name Of Sherman stands out with .
brilliancy unsurpassed. His name has be-
come household word, ~ familiar and As
proudly spoken as those Of our nearest
friends. Everybody desires to become more
intimately acquainted with the life and pub>
lie services of the great General. Hereto
fore no reliable history Of Sherman and his
campaigns has been presented to the public !;
but such a work has just been published BY
Charles B. Richardson, of New York, and
is offered for sale only BY subscription.
This history is edited BY Col. N. Bowman,
an intimate friend of Gen. Sherman, and
Lieut. Col. Irwin, one Of our best military
writer's. We have examined it with some
care and are satisfied that it pictures the life
and services Of Gen. Sherman in . manner
at once attractive, accurate and satisfactory
TO the general reader. The authors had &C.
cess to the generals letter and order books
and were granted every facility to enable
them to present . complete and reliable re.
cord. The book is an octave Of over 500
pages, contains good steel engravings Of
Gems. Sherman, Howard, Logan, Davis,
Schofeld, Slocun, Blair and Fitzpatrick,
and several finely engraved illustrative maps.
Price, in cloth, $3.50. Russell L. Rouse,
one Of Sherman's faithful soldiers, has the
agency for this work for Buchanan county.
He is now canvassing the county, and judg-
ing from the anxiety of our citizens to Sc
cure the work, he cannot fail to find great
demand.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian., 1867-01-29

OurLxrs. material interests Of our
county would be greatly advanced by the
opening Of another outlet for our produce
from Dubuque to the lakes ; hence the new
or renewed project Of extending the Monroe
branch of the Milwaukee and Prairie du
Chen Il. r. t. Dubuque, which is now
agitating the people of that city, as well a.
of Grant county, Wisconsin, ought to secure
the attention Of our citizens, and if neces.
sary call forth from them tangible manifesto.
tions Of interest. A bill in the interests Of
this project has been introduced in the
Wisconsin Legislature, and there is fair
prospect Of T. pas age, in which case we may
reasonably look for the establishment of that
antdote against the extortion Of monopolies
competition. This will insure a reason
able freight tariff from Dubuque to the
lakes, and great advance in the income Of
our farmers, followed naturally BY tho in.
creased prosperity of all classes.
l, i. quite possible that the Illinois Cen
trAi IL. IL. may enect tue PURCHASE or PerHa-
men, lease o. the Dubuque and Sioux City
r. r. Such result would not only insure
bridge across the Mississippi at Dubuque
but also the early completion Of the ID. 4 S.
G. r. r. to the Missouri. These achieves
ments would be Of incalculable Importance
to our county, and more especially to the
undeveloped counties west Of us, and while
We dislike to see Iowa railroads placed un
der the thumb Of such cold hearted corpora
tions as that controlling the Illinois Ceatral,
we cannot help thinking that the c,n.en.-
plated transfer would result to the advantage
Of that portion OF our State which would be
Immediately affected.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian., 1867-01-29

- The Concert of Messrs. Cushman
/ Burke, given at Morse's Hall on Saturday
evening, merited . much larger audience
than was present. Mr.. Cushman is gen.
tleman of fine culture, remarkable musical
powers ard attractive manners. Mr.. Burke
as performer on the melodeon, cannot be
excelled. Although deprived Of the priv.
lege Of attending the performance, we are
warranted upon the reports Of others in rec
ommendiug Messrs. Cushman L Burke to
the patronage Of all such as can relish re.
fined wit, sound sense and the highest style
Of Jmusical performance, both vocal and in.
strumcntal
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian., 1867-01-29

A PEAT Ben Iy BUCHANAN CouyrY.-It
is reported, upon reliable authority, that a
bed Of peat comprising some twenty or thirty
acres, exists about six miles south Of indie.
pendence. Persons who have had exper
ience with peat, have examined it and pro-
nounce it Of excellent quality. Our Inform
alton is too indefinite to warrant us in pro-
nouncing this grea. discovery bu. the fact
that an extensive peat bed has been discov-
cred in Faye,te county renders il very prob
able that similar tracts may be found in our
own county. We advise all those persons
who own sloughy' tracts Of land to care.
fully examine them, since it is not unrcason-
able to suppose that peat discoveries Of great
value might be made.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian., 1867-01-29
SheriR,s Sale.

DY virtue Of an Execution iesued out o.
ID and under the Seal of the District Court Of
Buchanan County, Iowa, in favor Of Robert
r. Plane, and against the lands and tenements
Of james Wright, have levied upon the fol-
lowing described mortgaged property. Wis:
Lot No. Three, in Block No. Fifty nine, IN I'm
ion Addition, Independence, Iowa.
which property. AZ above described, will Of
fer for sale at public auction at the door Of the
Sheriff ONCE, in the City Of Independence, ON
Saturday, the 2sd day Of February, A. D.. 1867,
at . o'clock P. NJ. of said day, to the highest
bidder, to satisfy said execution and costs
A. CROOKS, ShsriG
sherirs OMce, Indepsndeuee.
Jan. 81, 1867. (31-lU
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian., 1867-01-29

LrrERARY ENrERrAINMESr.-An number
Of our citizens are making preparations to
give . literary entertainment within
the next two weeks, for benevolent purposes.
They have in rehearsal the great play Of
"Uncle Toms Cabin" which they will bring
out in manner highly entertiuing. Several
Of our prominent citizens are in the cast Of
characters. A great deal of intaest and Gu.
riosity has already been manifested BY the
public and We may anticipate unusual ex-
element in connection with the perform
ances,
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian., 1867-01-29

~ The FIRST great snow storm ofthe sea
son commenced on Thursday evening, the
oath inst, and ended on Friday, leaving .
dead level of about ten inches Of snow. A
strong wind drifted the snow badly, and pref
ty effectually blocked up the roads and the
railroad. A snow train got through from
Dubuque on Saturday, but the passenger
train, after reaching Manchester, for some
reason which we have not heard explained,
returned to Dubuque. There was apparently
no reason why it should not follow the snow
train, since the road was not obstructed; but,
We cannot always look to Corporations for
extra cxcrtions to please the public. The
trains ran regularly on Monday, and We may
be thankful that the blockade was not long
er. The storm has insured us fin 9 sleighing
for the first time this winter.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian., 1867-01-29

rU- The Lyceum debates have not been suf
Gciently encouraged TO warrant their continu-
nncc. The interest of the Society cchters in the
lectures and library-the latter, however, pros
Psctivcly. Tho success Of tho lecture course has
thus far been encouraging, financially. A libra
ry fund Of $3.50 is secured beyond all peradvcn-
turc, and il 10 hoped it may yet be raised to over
5000.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian., 1867-01-29

nss- We call attention to the advertisement
Of Chas. W. seidel, Jswcler and dealer in Lum
ber, at Winthrop. Mr.. Seidel has had extensive
experience in his business and is a very success
full workman. He cannot fail to give satisfac-
tion to his patrons. lie offers fine assortmen Mt
Of Pine Lumber at the lowest rates.
The business enterprise Of Winthrop is indi-
Gated by tho advertisements to be found in this
paper,--morc extensive than those Of any other
town in the county outside Of Independence.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian., 1867-01-29
WEN DELL PHILLIPS.

Arrangements have nearly been compile
ted by the Lyceum for an extra lecture from
Wendell Phillips on The Lost Arts" some.
time in February or March. Mr.. Phillips
is acknowledged to bethe 6rst orator Of the
nation, aud an opportunity having been pre-
sented to secure him, it was decided to afford
the people Of Buchanan county the opportu.
nifty to listen to one of the finest productions
ever written. Tickets will be Fifty cents.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian., 1867-01-29
CRY AND COUNTY.
Ralph Waldo Emerson

VIII deliver the fourth lecture of the Lyceum
Course, on Tuesday evening, tho 10th of Febru
ary. Single tickets may be had al the Book
Stores Of W. Sampson and S. Waggoncr 4 Co.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian., 1867-01-29

D0- The donation party gi;en for the
benefit of Rev. W. p. Watkins, at Morse's
Hall, on the 23d inst, was well attended
and resulted in very substantial
proceeds. The refreshments were
capital, the music was excellent, q fine
social time was had by everybody, and all
shings worked together for good. Sub
s,antial result, $20a.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian., 1867-01-29

ALWAYS READY.-"About four years age" ="
says Mrs. g. V. CooNBs, Of Easton, West
Virginia, 81 purchased Wilcox & Gibbs
Sewing Machine. II has more than met my
exPections. have done the principal sew
Ing for eighteen persons since that time, and
q great deal for my neighbors. It's Arrays
ready-aimays in order. Have broken tuo
needles in four years.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian., 1867-01-29

D1y- On Friday morning the awning in
font of the drug store Of Wallace & Judd,
was crushed in by the weight Of the snow
which had fallen during the night, breaking
the sash and several of the large panes Of
glass in the store front. The damage to
the windows has since been repaired.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian., 1867-01-29

MONEY, YRRR AS wATER.-l0,OOo AC-
AVl tive Local and Travelling Agents, Male or
Female, Of all ages, are wanted to solicit trade
in every City, Town, Village, Hamlet Work
shop and Factory, throughout the entire world,
for the most saleable novelties ever known.
500 Per Cent. Profit and ready sale wher-
ever oferedl Smart men and women can make
from Is to $50 per day, and no risk Of loss A
small capital required Of from $50 to $l00--the
more money invested the greater the profit. No
money required in advance-we first send the
articles and receive pay afterwards! If you ac-
tually wish TO make money rapidly and easily,
write for full particulars and address
MINOR 4 CO., From Pars,)
80 Broadway, New York City.
Newspapers copying will be literally dealt with
32-ly
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian., 1867-01-29
A CARD.

Permit me, Mr.. Editor, to return the sin
cere, and hearty thanks Of myself and lady
70 the many kind friends who favorved Us
with their very generous donation on the 23d
lust, ammounting in the aggregate to s20s.
W. L. Watkins
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian., 1867-01-29

"a Many Of our citizens from distant
parts Of the county, who came in to hear
the lecture Of Fred. Douglass, were effect
ually "snowed in by the great storm and
found themselves compelled to remain over
Friday before venturing out.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian., 1867-01-29

11y- Proposals for building the varions
bridges authorized by the Board Of Super
visors and adyertized for. By the Committee.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian., 1867-01-29

CoxNESDABLE AcrIoY.-At meeting Of
the School Board for this district, on the 2lst
ult., il was decided to purchase complete sets
of Mitchers Outline Maps, for the different
schools. We suppose this matter has been
neglected heretofore, with the idea of wait
ing for the completion of the new school
building. The maps, however, are among
the most essential adjuncts Of school house,
and will be as much needed in the new
schoolhouse as at present. No public school
should be without them. The Board also
decided to cooperate with the teachers in
their efforts to prevent tardiness, BY author
ixing the latter to lock the doors ofthe schools
houses at 81 o'clock. This action was al
most absolutely essential in view Of the ag
gravating tardiness of many Of the scholars.
The evil had arrived At such . pitch as to
seriously demoralize the schools. 1t was de-
ciIed to have the town bell rung at quar-
ter before 3 o'clock, to give no excuse for
tardiness to any scholar in the city. All of
which action cannot fail to receive the un-
qualified approval Of those interested.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian., 1867-01-29

THE FINANCIAL CONDITION OF org CouN-
rY.-The financial condition Of our county
is matter Of very material interest to every
taxpayer. Through the former misrepre.
sentations Of parties who considered it for
their interest to place the Board Of Supervi>
sors and our county officers in false light
before the people, an impression which Is
not even yet fully eradicated, became preva-
lent throughout the county that our county
debt was almost rninous and our taxation,
when compared with that Of other counties,
inordinately high. The malicious falsity Of
these Misrepresentation becomes more no.
ticeable when we consider the fac. that there
are but few counties in the State that can
justly boast, as can Buchanan, Of being prac-
tically out of debt. Black Hawk, for in
stance, according to the Cedar Falls Gazette,
has debt of $4,000, and other counties
around US are deeply involved. The taxes
Of many counties of the State are even high
er than our own, and very few indeed carry
a lighter burden. In view of our treasury
robbery and the bridge tax, these facts
ought to satisfy the most incredulous that
the affairs of the county have been admins.
tered in the interests of the people.
HARD TIMEs.-There are many dolorous
predictions Of hard times, but it is difficult
to see upon what material foundation they
are based. A few stock failures have been
recently reported in New York, but the mer-
chants stand firm, aud seem confident, as q
general thing. Farmers have no occasion to
feel alarmed; wheat still fetches an excellent
price. 1t is true, pork has seriously declin>
ed, but it still commands fair rates. 1t is
probable that no material reduction Of the
currency will be authorized BY Congress,
and without such reduction anything like .
panic does not seem possible.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian., 1867-01-29
Original Notice.

VU18 uU0H 1VVVhCO,
STATE or IOWA,
BxeAasaa County.
To SARAH NJ HILL:
You ere hereby notified, that there will be on
file, in the Office Of the Clerk of the District
Court of SAID county and State, on or before the
lst day Of Merch, A. d. 1857. petition Of An
drew j. Hill, claiming . Divorce from the bonds
of matrimony against you, and for cause thereof
alleging wilfui desertion and absence withou,
cause, for the space of more than two years.
And unless you appear and make defense to
said petition on or before noon Of the second
day Of the April Term of said Court. TO be hold
en- ON the 25th day Of April, 1867, default will be
taken against you, and decree entered against
YOU in accordance with the prayer Of said peti.
tion. ANDREW J. HILL, Comp lainrt
By d. S. Lee, Atty. so-4w
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian., 1867-01-29

nkA. The Conservative is now isued on
Thursday instead of Friday.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian., 1867-01-29
THE WOOLEN MILL.

Tho following Is a list Of officers and directors
chosen BY the stockholders Of tho woolen mill .
OFFICERS
Prcsident-P G Wilcox.
Vice Prcsident--6 II Wilson.
Sccretary-J W Myers.
Trcasurcr-E Leach.
DIRECTORS.
Wilcox, DR. II Bryant,
q II Wilson, All Fonda,
Perry Munson, ] C OZIAE.
Pardy, wv Myers,
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian., 1867-01-29
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A CARD.

wish to return my sincere thanks to the
BAPTIST Church and many kind friends il
Quasqueton and vicinity for their very liber.
al donation on the evening Of the l7,h inst,
amounting with what has been banded in
since, to a little over $240. May the Lord
reward them abundantly for this and the
many tokens Of sympathy have received
from their hands while laboring among them.
Liberal souls devise liberal things
JoHy FULroy.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian., 1867-01-29


pJ- While the audience was gathering
at the Baptist church, on Thursday evening,
to hear the lecture Of Fred. Douglass. an
alarm Of fire was given and considerable
excitement prevailed for short time, the
fremen hastily leaving for their post Of du.
ty and the more nervous portion Of the au-
dience exhibiting their agitation in modes
peculiar to themselves. The alarm proved
to be unnecessary. A kerosene lamp explod-
ed in the store OF Messrs. Lawrence l. Gibbs,
scattering the ignited oil over various pack,
ages Of goods and illuminating the store in
a manner that looked fearful. The goods
were quickly rolled out Of doors into the
snow, which Of course extinguished the fire,
the store itself resuming its normal condit-
ion,
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian., 1867-01-29

ANOTHER FINE OPENIxG.-Now that the
success Of the wooden mill 10 insured. the
attention Of many Of our citizens is being
naturally turned to other branches Of manu-.
featuring. The conditions here for the es>
tablishment Of a soap and candle factory
are unusually favorable. The material for
manufacture is abundant, q reasonable
amount Of capital may be commanded, pro-
vidcd an experienced manufacturer can be
secured to engage in the business, and .
building we'll adapted to the business can be
either purchased or leased. All that is
needed is for man with some capital and
considerable experience, we'll recommended,
to come Immediately to Independence and
commence operatiOns.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian., 1867-01-29

BUSINESS CHASGEs-The firm Of O'Brien
aud Brother, has been dissolved, Mr.. NJ.
o'Brien selling his ,ntrest to Mr.. John Stone,
who win conduct the business hereafter in
connection with Mr.. X. O'Brien. This house
has evidently been among the most prosperous
in the city, and under the present adminis>
tra.ion will doubtless continue it's aourishing
course.
Messrs. Strong and Uric have likewise dis
solved partnership, the latter retiring. The
business will be conducted at the old stand
by Mr.. Strong. Mr.. s. desires q partner
with from $4,000 to $4,000 capital, rs will
be seen by his advertisement This is .
good opening for sombody.
The firm of Wallace and Platner has been
dissolved, Mr.. Judd having purchased the
interest Of the latter. Messrs. Wallace and
Judd will continue the business. Mr.. Plat
ner has decided upon change Of base TO
poin, further East, procedure which will
be greatly regretted BY his many friends here.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian., 1867-01-29
MARKET REPORT

Corrected weekly by D. S. Durham. dealer in
Groceries and Dry Goods.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian., 1867-01-29

A MALICIOUS MISUNDERSTANDING
before the arrival Of Fred. Douglass, . re-
port was circulated to the effect that Mr..
Purdy, of the Montour House, had refused
to entertain him, and that the committee had
been forced to secure accommodation for
him at q private residence. The malicious
ness Of this report will be apparent when we
state that no application for the entertain.
ment Of Mr.. Douglass was made to either Of
the hotels, and that some time previous to
his arrival several Of our first citizens pro-
posed to entertain him. Arrangements were
made accordingly. Mr.. Purdy would have
accommodated him, had he been called
upon, precisely as he had done Mr.. BArnum
and Mr.. Tilton. While we radically differ
from Mr.. Purdy in politics, We must heartily
deprecase that meanness of friend or foe
which would descend to slander for the pur-
pose Of injuring him in the eyes Of the pub,
lie. In this con nection we beg TO suggest
that slanderous gossip is frightfully prevalent
in our community-evil rather tha good 10
constantly looked for and made to appear, if
only in too feryid Imagination.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian., 1867-01-29

All interested in them will call At the Carpcn-
tcr's Shop. east Of tho Bridge. I:have . great
improvement on them. Bring in the old ones.
50-lwl A. +. oSGOOp.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1867-03-23
ASSESSORS NOTICE,
TlHE UNDERSIGNED GIVES NOTICE TO THE
| Property holders of Trinity county that on the
FIRST MONDAY IN MARCH

TIME UNDERSIGNED GIVES NOTICE TO THE
Property holders of Trinity county that on the
FIRST MONDAY IN MARCH
he will enter upon the performance of his official
duties for the current year. He would call par
ticular attention to the following section of the
Revenue Law:
If any person shall willfully make, or give,
under oath or affirmation, false list of his, or
her, or their taxable property, or q false list of
taxable property under his her, or their CONTROL
such person shall be deemed guilty of perjury,
and upon conviction thereof, shall be punished
therefor, as is by Law provided for the punish
ment OF perjury and any property willfully con-
ceaied, removed, transferred, or misrepresented,
by the owner or any agent thereof, to evade tax
alton shall, upon discovery, be assessed at ten
times the amount of tax for that year, which
would otherwise have been assessed upon it and
nifty per cent. of the amount of such additional
tax, when collected, shall be paid to the person
or persons who shall furnish the information
which reveals the property SO concealed, trans
ferred, removed or misrepresented, and the re-
naming fifty per cent, after deducting the usual
per centage for collection, shall be paid into the
Treasury for the benefit of the Common School
Fund Of the State"
If Tax Payers will have list of their proper
ty prepared, ready to be sworn to, as the law re-
quires, much annoyance may be saved, and my
work be greatly facilitated.
GEO. H. BUNKER,
s:ai. Assessor of Trinity county.