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Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1868-03-27

three to fom hundred dollars. The
building was an old one and Of nc
material value. The building owned
by Mr.. Grosh was worth about $500
The upper story was used BY him as
his bed bottom factory and the lower
part by I, S. Englcdow as al auc tion
room. The most OF the things in this
building were saved.
The warehouse occupied by Hunt
& Rowland, WAS considerably scorch-
cd in the rear and the front was con.
sidcrably damaged by the removal Of
the machinery, but the goods were OF
such character that slQht loss was
sustained By them.
Again the FIRE king has visited our
city, and found our people with no or,
ganized means at hand 70 check its
ravagcs. Although the destruction OF
property was not so great as the hire
of last July, vet the necessity OF q
fire engine and company. was as APP
parent yesterday morning as last sum
mer. 1t is the same old story oflock.
ing the stable door after the horse is
stolen. Al saw the necessity again
after the fire broke out. This second
warning should be a sufficient lesson
to spur our people TO immediate eXer-
ton. During the fire we overheard
the remark repeatedly,"Now We must
have FIRE engine and company"
That we should have them seems to be
generally conceded. United effort in
this direction then, is all that is now
required, and the work win be accom-
plished.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1868-03-27
Progress % I,npeaehnens.

At o'clock p. N. ,on the esd inst,
the Chief Justice called the Senate to
order ~ . Court Of Impeachment.
The managers and council for the
President took their places. The
House members took their seats out
side the bar. The Secretary Of the
Senate read the proceedings Of the
18th inst. After some felibusteriog
by the Democratic side, Mr.. Stanton
read the Presidents answer, which il
in reality only substantial denial OF
the charges preferred. The Presi-
dents council asked for thirty days
delay, but after long debate, the
Court adjourned till Tuesday with
out coming to q conclusion. On
Tuesday it was decided to give the
President till the 3otL inst. to prepare
for his defense. At that time the trial
will doubtless proceed without delay
and be carried to rapid conclusion.
The answer Of the President is said
70 be o weak affair, and its presenta.
ton relieved the friends OF impsach-
ment Of al apprehensions Of failure.
Il il row probable that Wade will be
occupying the White House within
thirty days.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1868-03-27
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Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1868-03-27
Passage - the aailrsaA nina.

The bin enabling tow nships and
cities 10 aid in the construction of
railroads by means of taxation, has
become law. Itprovides that upon
the application Of one-fourth the le-
gal voters Of any township or city to
the trustees or council, q vote upon
the question of taxation. not to exceed
five per cent. shall be had, at viii CHI
only those shall vote who pay taxes
on property within the township or
city. liza majority of such tax pay
crs favor the tax. it shall be collected
like other taxes AID given to the
company proposing 10 brild the road,
to be expended within the township
or adjacent Thereto. We shall pub
fish the bill in full in due time.
II will be observed that the ques-
ton is TO be decided by tax payers on.
Ay, in this case resting representation
upon tasation. Now will any man o,
common honesty, common humanity
or common sense, tell ne Why the wo.
man who holds property and pay.
taxes upon it, should not have the
same voice in this question of taxa
ton for railroads as the man who i,
no more interested? Think Of it
Justice, indeed! But women, liz,
niggers, have no rights which whit
man is bound to respect!
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1868-03-27

At the carly hour Of two o'clock
yesterday morning, the alarm Of fire
Wa sounded through our streets, and
in . few moments the people from
every direction were seen hurriedly
moving for the scene Of the confla-
grafton. When first discovered, the
FIRE was seen coming out Of the build
ing owned by Mrs. Mularky, on ed
Street. in the rear Of Hunt Il How
ards agricultural warehouse, and in
few moments both that and the
building adjoining, owned BY Mr.. D.
F. Grosh, were all ablazc and rapidly
being consumed. It was evident that
unless the flames could be checked at
that point that the entire row on tho
east side Of Main Street, between Cd
and Sd Streets, would be entirely des-
troyed.
This fate seemed inevitable when
the larger portion Of the people arriv-
ed on the ground and we are only
saved from recording this sad calaIn-
nifty to our City, by the fact that no
wind vas stirring at the time. Had
eastern wind been blowing, all exer-
ton Of the citizens to check the flames
would have been unavailing. As viii
be always found, there were some
very ludicrous maneuvers made At
frst, but in very few moments pals
we're procured and line was formed
for passing water from the race TO the
back part Of Hunt 4 Howland's ware
house, while number in the rear Of
the burning buildings were seen re-
moving the scattered timber and lum-
Der. BY timely exertion At these two
points all danger was soon passed,
and by the same application Of water
the buildings on the east side were
also prevented from being consumed.
Our people worked with an earnest
ness that IL deserving Of the highest
commendation and NC have never wit
messed = firc where there was 70 little
confusion.
The total loss win reach $500,
with no insurance on any Of the prop
erty. The Ere originated In the pump
factory Of Fabrick Bros, in the sec
ond story. From What cause it cam
not be detesminsd. There was no
FIRE in the factory In the aftersoon of
Wednesday, and when Mr.. Fabrick
was there At 6 o'clock in tho evening
everything was cold. The story con.
tanned r. 5. Robinson's carpenter
shop in which there WAS stored five
sets Of carpenters tools, besides many
other articles of value. The lower
story was uscd a. blacksmith shop
by Mr.. Gibson. Nothing in these
buildings was saved.
Mr.. Fabricks probably loss is ST.
500, Mr.. Robinson's 800, M. Glib
sons 500 aud the tools belonging to
different carpenters were worth from
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1868-03-27

practical workings Of mission schools there,
to be convinced Of their utility In these
cities as in many others OF smaller growth
all over the coantry, vast a,noutt Of good
s being accomplished, in this direction.
Tho Christian Church is beginning TO awake
to the Importance Of planting tho gospel in
these destitute localities.
Mr. Geo. G0cot,, young man of chars
ac,er and standing in this city, has recently
gone to Winthrop, where it Is expected he
will rermancntly reside. He was worthy
ine,sbef Of tho Yonng Mems Christian ASSOC
citation, and chairman Of an important com.
mi,,ee. His place will no, be esily filed.
I've prisoners escaped from hs county
Jail on Thursday evening Of last week.
They had been detailed by the sheriff to
saw some wood, which was in tie cellar Of
the jail, and being len shor, tine, succeed
cd in unfastening . door which 1t them in.
to tho yard, from which they csily made
their escape. Their names are w. Rich.
ards, and Thomas Noonan; the latter was
found, and brought back the sane eveainR,
while Richards has not been hard from.
Probably he will not be caught. He 10 .
shrewd fellow, and it is supposed an old
offender. There were several indictments
against him for Grand Larceny, but | be-
lievc he had been tried only upon one, and
was serving out q short sen teice, at the
time Of his escape. Noonan wasCommitted
Tor assault and battery, for thu term Of
thirty days, and about half of,ha time had
expired when he concluded it wss enough,
and departed, but he has returned, and the
last state Of that young man will probably
be worse than the first.
A prize tournament ofthe Excelsior Dc.
Debating society took, place last Saturday
evening in the Y. N. G. A. Room. The ex.
ercises was replete we're interest, and several
prizes were awarded. A large number q
young men we're present
G. 4. X.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1868-03-27
LATEST NEWS ITEMS.

The steamer Magnolia. having on
board 40 persons, exploded her boil
ers, ON the Ohio River, on the 18th
inst, land after floating down the rive,
nile, was consumed by FIRE. Eighty
persons are known TO have lost theiI
lives.
The Cuban Government appropri
ate $4,000 annually for the education
Of negroes.
Another great snow storm visited
the New England and Middle State.
on Saturday and Sunday last. The
telegraph reported the drifts 10 Phil
adelphia fifteen .eet deep. The stree
cars in New York City were com
PEELED to stop running nearly day.
Gen. Grant is Strengthening tn,
garrison Of Washington.
Geo. W. Sheldon Of Wsstport, \
T., was confdeneed out of $40, il
Chicago, the other day. lie vas Of
his way to Webster City.
The rebellion in Japan has bee,
suppressed.
The Cretans still hold ont in thei
resistance to the Turks, notwithstand
ing the reports Of the Turks TO tn
contrary.
st. Thomas has had severe Garth
qakes.
The committee on Ways and Mean
have finally determined to retain til
tax Of two dollars ON whiskey. tn
fact that q new administration 10 i
prospect gives courage to believe ths
the tax will be collected.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1868-03-27

We present elsewhere . letter from
G. 4. IIathrop, Esq.. . former well
known resident Of this city, bat nov
living At Washington. relating 70 the
insinustion put aAoat by the Fayetts
O6ssrs~.th some of our Iowa men,
bers Of Congress were addicted to
drinking. 1t will be seen that Mr..
Lathrop entirely exonerales our del.
egstion from any charge injuriously
affecting their personal reputation.
His testimony fully corroborates wha,
we have repeatedly heard from other
reliable sources, that the Iowa delcga.
tion yields . powerful influence upon
the legislation Of Congress. and in it.
personnel commands the highest res.
pect. OF the delegation in the House
Mr. Allison il regarded Is one Of the
most efficient, most radical aud most
influential. His earnest devotion to
business. his acknowledged integrity
Of character and his faithfulness 70
the interests of his constituents, alltiis
tinsuish him ~ the right man ia the
right place.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1868-03-27
oCa DUsUaUE LETrER.

DusJQuE, March 25th 1863.
EDIroR BuLLETIx On Monday last ]
visited, what is called "Kelley's Bluff
This is one Of the Bluhs-on the west side Of
the city, from which you have most de-
lightful view, not only Of Dubuque, but Of
Dunleith, the river, and the long range OF
bluffs on the opposite side. The scenery,
Is viewed from this sminence is picturesque
beyond description. No person who visits
this place, should go away without seeing
the city and surroundings from this point.
Had the time, might write more in re-
gard to this locality, but for the present
must forbear.
In July last there was started in the fifth
ward Of this city, Mission Sunday School.
Nine scholars were present at the organixa-
ton. There has .been in attendance once OF
twice, nearly cne hundred and twenty. The
average however is about ninety ; many
more could be gathered 10, provided there
was : ssitsble room IN which 70 aecommo.
date them. The present place Of meeting il
IN small church, capable only Of holding,
with any degree Of comfort, one hundred
CD ildren. A mission sabbath school chapel
Is very much needed in this portion Of the
city i should be large enough to acconno.
date Eve hundred. The friends who labor
there are hoping aud praying that means
can be procured sufficient to erect such
building. We need not 50 70 India for .
missionary field, NO have one in our own
city. There are very many poor children
sho are not reached ~ our chu Oh Sunday
Schools. Nothing short Of the Mission
schools adapted. 10 the wants Of certain
localities, and where well conducted, it i .
great power for good. We have but to 70
% Chicago or st. Louis and witness the
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1868-03-27
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Letter from q. 4. lanth rOp, ESQ
WASHINGTON ID. C.
MARCH ql. 1869.


MARCH 81, 1863.
FRIEND Looms TT saw in Your
issae of the l9th inst, an article cop
led from the Fayette Observer, with
some remarks by the Nashua Post,
followed by some editorial comments
OF your own, containing very severe
and unjust structures upon our dele
cation in Congress relative to the mat
ter of drinking. l cannot imagine
how such reports can gain currency
when. they are utterly devoid Of
truth. You will remember me as an
advocate ofthe most ultra temperance
principles; and you know l would
not screen from public indignation
any servant Of the people who, in these
days Of progress and reform, WIS nd.
dicted to intemperance or other vices.
have to say, then, being on the
ground. and knowing well Of tina,
whereof l affirm, that the personal
habits Of the gentlemen comprising
the Iowa delegation, in all respects,
are above reproach. 1t is common
remark that Iowa is represented in
Congress with distinguished ability,
and that the delegation is one Of
great influence. The Iowans resident
here. look with just pride upon their
representatives and senators, not on
" as able statesmen, but ~ men Of
high moral worth.
In regard to Col. Allison, our own
immediate representative, I can say,
with truth. that he is a man of great
and growing influence, and is person
ally popular, and held in high esteem
by his fellow members. Without
knowing anything Of his wishes or
intentions as to . denomination, (for
I have not conferred with him on tie
subjecp would express hope that
he will not decline and that his con-
tinuents will consult their own inter
ests, and the good Of the great Re
publican party Of the country, by re-
turning him, backed by still greater |
to his seat in the National |
Councils. Respectfully yours,
G. Z. LATHRoP.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1868-03-27

Senator Donnan is making his mark
in the Legislature. We are assured
from the most reliable sources that he
is regarded IS one of the most prom
Using members Of The Senate. Al
though this is his first Legislative ex-
periencc, his Judgment is often defer
red to by far older members. His no.
BILE and enlightened stand upon all
questions affecting the intellectual
and material progress Of the State.
cannot be to highly commended. We
believe he is most faithfully represen-
ting his constituents. While he has
opposed with great energy such
schemes for spending money, as the
erectiousef State House while other
more important objects remain I'M
provided for, he on the other hand
has betrayed a most comprehensive
appreciation oftrue economy and true
policy by favoring liberal appropria-
tons to our Institutions Of learning
and humanity. "Let there be light"
is command lying at the foundation
of oil human progress and human lib
erty. Darkness entails both poverty
underline, and the Iowa Senate prefers
darkness rather than light +; else shy
should twenty-five Of its members op-
pose such important agents for the dis
semination oflight rs normal schools,
while only nineteen could be found TO
favor them. Of course Senator Don
nan is upon the side of eulightmcnt
and progress. lie introduced the
resolution upon which the vote was
taken with so untoward q result for
the cause Of education.
We have made these remarks SIM
ply because We think the people ought
to know how well and ably they are
represented in the lewa Senate. A
faithful public servant deserves to be
understood and commended, an IN
faithful public servant deserves no,
only condemnation but exesrasion.
This county is faithfully represented
| 10 the Twelfth General Assemble "a
the fact should be noted by the PEG
pie. Mr.. Wilcox in his ensrous as
well = honorable position a. chair.
man Of the committee on Way.
and Means, Of the House, has ever
more than his share Of the burden.
on his shoulder. His strong though
Intellectual opposition to the State
House bin will secure for him the graf.
itude Of his Constituents.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1868-03-27
=. X. Graves ana tho 43a Parallel
Railroad.

In December last number OF gcu-
tlcmen from Dubuque and few from
Clayton Co., organized railroad
company for the ostensible object Of
building road westward from Nc
Gcgor through West Union. This
airy corporation was called the 4Sd
Parallel Railroad Co." It was fully
organized at Des Moines few weeks
since, J. X. Graves being = moving
spirit and Immediately commenced
lobbying for the land grant given by
Congress to aid in the construction
Of road west from McGregor; but
so flimsY was its claims shown to be
that the scheme found no favor with
our Legislators and the grant was
given to the McGregor 4 Sioux City
company. which will doubtless pro.
coed to build the road. In connec-
ton with this project. the DEBORAH
Republican thinks it sees something,
and that something smells strongly
of Congress. Says the Republican
Of the 4Sd Parallel Co: at is q
strong corporation in political sense,
but we cannot and single railroad
man in the list." Again, "Thcn
a bird whispers to us that Clayton
and Fayette might help J. X. Graves
(if all is lovely and the goose gets
elevated,) in the next Republican
Congressional Convention !" All!
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1868-03-27

In discussing the State House
question, the Des Moines Register
says:
"The present building was hastily
Constructed, and was only Intended
for temporary use. The walls are
defective and insecure. the Legislative
halls are embarassingly circumscrib-
ed and i'll ventilated. there are only
two or three committee-rooms proper
in the entire building, the records OF
the Governor, the Secretary of State,
the Auditor of State, the State Treas
urer, the Clerk Of the Supreme Court,
the Superintendent Of Public Instruc-
ton, aud all the valuable accumula.
tons in the State Library, are liable
1T any hour to be reduced to ashes,
whenever the pile of combustibles In
side the building shall be fired by &C
cident or design"
In thus making out strong case,
the Register admits just what has been
charged by those who oppose the
building of new State House at the
present time, viz: that the State was
ontrageously swindled by the specu.
lators Of Des Moines in foisiing upon
il such worthless building As euita-
bic for the purposes designed. 1t will
he recollectcd that these entcrpr:sinp
Des Moinea gentlemen proposed to
erect and donate . suitable State
House to the State in case that city
should be selected O. the capital.
The removal Of the capital from Iowa
City was secured by the rlausibility
ofthis offer. When the next General
Assembly plodded its way through
ii,e Skunk bottoms to reach this new
city of legislation and execution. " it
found, instead Of . suitable State
House, . building hastily construct
cd" " the walls defective and inse-
curc," the legislative halls "cmbar-
rassingly circumscribed and lily veu-
lated" with "only two or thrse
ramlnittee-rooms proper" and with
al the records "liable ct any hour to
he reduced to asl,es." Could more
outrageous swindle be imagined
Would it not have been . just pun.
shment to the Des Moines specula-
1 ,r, had tho capital Immediately
been returned to Iowa City? All
he reasons urged for . new capitol
building now were applicable then ;
,et the State has got along very com
lartably for number Of years with
no standing Disgrace put upon it by
'Des Mpines, and il can get along q
lew years yet. IfDes Aoines feel
lie disgracc. y i only her just pus-
s,Ilsnent. which ought TO be continued
s-wlilc longer. We need . State
House. There il no question about
LAT. Hut we have needed It ever
spce the capital was removed just a.
aadiy, aud have got along without t.
j ,st as soon as the State IL prepared
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1868-03-27

SPEAcu OF Mr. ALLISON on i'm.
peachment.-On our first page will be
found an able speech BY our member
Of Congress, Hon W.B. Allison, on
the subject Of Impeachment. 1t is
clear, practical and logical, and we
advise osr readers to carefully peruse
il and study its facts and arguments.
They viii have gained additional
light upon this now notwithstanding
subject.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1868-03-27

for 1t, new State House that will
honor us, should be built. But We
canno, do everything at once, and
there are more important interests
which should receive attention first.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1868-03-27
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no CONTRIBUTORS q BUILDERS

Proposals viii be received BY the subscriber,
in sao- District No. ., Buron Township, for ths
building Of School House 20 by 80 In said
district. Plans and specifications can 10 seen
at my residences.
n3y-1t A. r. MILLS, Sub Director.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1868-03-27

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