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The Van Buren press., 1869-06-22
Successful Landing Of an American Ex'
pedition in Cuba.
I Special Correspondent Of " Y. Sunday Neps

I Special Correspondent Of N. !. Sunday News.
HEiouTs OF THE BAY OF NiPr, CUBA,
May l2.-The expedition Of which you
have been for many weeks past conf
dent was brought to successful con-
summation on yesterday. We arrived
here after having safely evaded Spanish,
cruisers, and made good Our landing by
midnight Of yesterday. As you were
aware, the Generals studies Of the charts
and Typographical maps of this port hav-
ing been carried out in New York under
consultation with eminent engineers, our
commander was prepared, on very brief
reconnaissance, to select position of de.
fcnse without delay. To cover risks OF
movement on the part Of the enemy, he
threw up some excellent works and, with
the experience of our veterans OF the ar.
my of the Potomac in the use of the
suafie, wo were vpry soon enabled TO store
The Van Buren press., 1869-06-22
Col. WIN. II. BOURNE.

Formerly Of Fort Smith, Arkansas, will as
sist me IN the duties Of my Agency. am
prepared to make cash advances on AL snip
m,nts of Cotton TO the House of Messrs. f. L.
BRAuNs 81 Co. Baltimore. and will personal.
IL guarantee to shippers AS much per pound
net. as they would receive by shipping: to
New Orleans or New York markets.
G.. A. MEYER,
Aren't for Baltimore and Arkansas.
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1869-01-07


MIeHry P8RrlcKLER.-Somebody -
bout the Winterset SMn Ofics, is
growing particular about his food. He
would make poor candidate tor tho
Bread and Butter party. Here him.;
The woman that made the butter
which We bought last week, At Mr..
-'s store, is respectfully requested
ITO exercise more Judgment with tho
next lot, in proportioning the ingredi--
ents. The last batch had too mnchs
hair in it tor butter, and not quite.
enough tor waterfall. This is sheer
waste OF the raw material. Z SC more,
grease and less hair or more hair and
less grease. There's no sense in ma,
king yourself baldhealed.. if butter Is.
thir ytise cents roun,L
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1869-01-07

citation as to set their names down
upon my list Immediately. VIII any
Of You aid me9
Every voice chimed in assent As
women always do when they have
pet project at heart, they went to-
work with will and energy, and
fo-nd their task 20 easy, that in few
Gays the entire subscription was on its
Journey to the Publisher of D.morest {,
M0"tA'y, No. s3s Brosdway, New
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1869-01-07
POETR Y
M10oLDsWoMAN0INDI 7.

We have crossed the bridge o, ? the middle a.
life,
Ny old woman and I,
Taking our share in the calm and the strife
With the travellers passing by.
And though in our pathway the shadows ar,
rife,
There's light in tie western 81 '
Some losses and crosses, OF course, we've had
My old woman and I;
But, b.essy we never found time 10 be sad
Ard very good reason why.
We we're busy IS bees and We weren't SO mao
As TO top in our work to crY.
On our cl angeable road: as We journeyeG
along,
My old woman and I.
The kindly companion we met0nlthe throne
Made our lives like vision fly:
And therefore . the few that imagined US wrons
Scarcely cost us single sigh.
The weak and the weary we've strivsn Il
cheer,
Ny Old woman and I;
For we each q Us thought that our duty whiI'
Was 10 do as we'd be done by,
In the hope to exhibit balance clear
When the reckoning day 10 nigh.
John Brougham, in Harpers Magazine.
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1869-01-07


"A juror on q recent civil trial at
Montpelier, having bannl kept out
without agreement from Saturday
morning till Monday morning, sent in.
the following Especial verdict; Wash,
ington County Court, September term,-
1868 rs - In this case the jury
say that their united ages sre 5s9'
years, averaging ~ 1-2 years; that their
aggregate weight is 1858 pounds aver
aging 16.: 2ae4 pounds that, poliscaily,
there are eleven tor Grant and one tor
Seymour, and that On tnis line they in
tend to fight until after the November
election. Signed, ,--, foreman. IT..
is needless to say that the lawYer4en.
joyed. the joke, and the court discharg
ed the jury.
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1869-01-07
WHY GO HUNGRY?

N. Thorn would respectfully inform tn
public, that he has neatly fitted up and nices
ly arranged his rooms, for the comfort and
convenience Of ALL who may favor him with
q GALL. FnrWsrs who arc in Tc!cco, on bus
with their wives, can be accomm6 dated with a
cup of Coffee or Tea, onshort notice. he dat>
ters himself that he can suit the taste Of the
fastidious.g Every lattepticn paid 70 stAe wants
ofcustsmers. IL. ..s ,,l..e s.s-
Also a COOL stock of first class Cigars and
Tobacco Fresh and pure xxx ALE ON hand.
N. THORN.
Toledo, Dec. 3lst. 1851
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1869-01-07
IZy A. DAN VEL.
Land gent. C0nvcyamccf
and Notary lsAebt1c.

buckingham Tams County, Io~a
CPECIAL attention will be given to buying
- and selling Real Estate, Paying Taxes,
Filling out and taking Acknowledgment
Of Deeds, Examining Ti,les and
asing everything that
pertains 10
general
LAND AGENCY BUSINESS.
Having been County Surveyor number Of
years and one Of the ti,'>i settlers Of the coun-
ty, have acquireita thorough knowledge Of
the location and quality Of land in all parts
Of the county; especially in Township IS &
'S6 North Of Ranges l3, IA, Is & III West
Also that portion Of Blackhswk and Grundy
counties that border ON Tama county. | have
CO py Of the Plats aud Field notes of the Gov.
crnment Survey of this county which can he
been at my office. Parties. wishing to sell
their land should give me- the nnuher Of,
!Swnship Range, Section and part of Section
price, anI. Il time be given sl1te nisoa what
terms. All busia,ass promptly attended to.
220 ly. w. A. DANIEL.
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1869-01-07

NOaESc Oh tUC Dress Bf1X00es
Half league, half o league, half league
rcarward,
Right through the mire and dirt
Much TO its beauty'e hurt,
Dragged the rich silken skirt,
Half league rearward.
Half peck, half peck, half peck, fully
Hirsute and woolly,
Right into the liquid air
Rose up the pile Of hair,
From other heads sundered;
While straddlcd upon it,
Rode the brave bonnet
Rode, though it wondered.
Curls to the right Of it,
Curls TO the left of it,
Curls 20 the rear OF it,
Curls that we're plundered.
What though men shout Offer
Fortunes you have squsndersd"
Theirs not TO make reply,
Theirs but to dress Or die
charge !" to the clerks they cry
.'Cha' 70 by the hundred !"
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1869-01-07

Old JimG. was a mighty mean man,
ont when he joined the church, peo.
pie thought it might make him lib
eral, so one the elders called on, him
for small contribution Jim heard
him patiently through, then re- sponl
ed ]. II tell you what it is, Brother A.,
If I find my religion genuine, will
pay Brother u. dollar the next. lime
he comes: but IL be bowed if like
to pay money for on article before l
I know it's all right.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-12-11
SUPREME C0UAT-ChAAEEAS.
Another Patent Divorce Cause.-The Mania for
Breaking the Bonds Of Marriage Increas-

Another Patent Divorce Cause.-The Mania for
Breaking the Bonds Of Marriage Increas-
ing. -
Before Judge Barnard.
Charles stokes Jr IS. Ann lane Stokes. This was
motion TO set aside decree OF divorce obtained
in this court by the plaintf as fraudulent and void
II appears by the papers that the plaintiff obtained
the services OF Charles Mckay person who has fig
ured quite extensively In obtaining divorces known
September 90 1868, and divorce obtained on Novem-
Der 81 1868. Tue defendant knew nothing OF the
proceedings until some time after tn e Judgment was
rendered, when, much to her surprise she found
herself divorced from her husband
The person who was alleged to have served the
process cannot be found, and Is represented by
Mckay to have left the state and bs Whereabouts
unknown.
1t further appears from the papers that the testi.
mony In respect to the alleged adultery liz the most
meagre and indefinite and, In fact the places OF tho
alleged commissions do not exist, and also the per-
son purportlng 10 have committed the adultery in
question cannot be found or any person bearing his
name
1t ,s charged the part OF the defendant that the
witness IN chief In this business Is an exconvict
ing ana the same person who made AFFIDAVIT Of
the alleged service OF the summons and the only ev
dence In the case upon the question OF adulteryviz,
William Gardner, alias James Purson.
The parties to this action had only been married
for few months before the commencement OF the
divorce. The plaintiff is a physician and his wife,
VINO has been the victim OF the above fraudulent
proceedings had always been good ana respccta-
bic character the devoted daughter OF a well to- 90
farmer residing within the vicinity Of this city.
Tne cause OF the strange conduct OF the husband
is the superior attractions OF another lady, to whom
the plaintiff was clandestiDely married Immediately
after TINS divorce was had. This secret marriage
not discovered until after this application was
made.
This judgment OF divorce was set aside as frau
dulent and void
counsel for the defendant, Mrs. Stokes, and Walter
Il. smith OF counsel for the plantin.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-12-11
POLICE INTELLIGENCE.

MORE sHorLIrTING AT srEwARr's.-An elderly
lady named Allen. attired in mourning and heavy
furs was brought to the Tombs Police Court yester.
day by officers Inmen aud Davidson of the Fifteenth
precinct, detailed at Stewards retail store Broad
way, charged with stealing q miscellaneous variety
OF goods, all Of which having been found upon her
were produced. The property consisted OF scarfs,
gloves ribbons chidren's boots, needle cases and
chida heavy mantle. The store was very crowded
Thursday and the facilities for robbery were
greater than usual. She was committed to anwer.
TIE BOGUS DETECTIVE CAsE.-Mr. George e.
Howe who Is charged with obtaining money under
false pretence, by representing himself as a detec
tive officer OF the Metropolitan Police was brought
before Judge Bowling on remand yesterday morn
Ing. Two further cases, In which he had received
twenty dollars and twenty-five dollars respectively,
were sworn to against him, and an adjournment
was again taken. In the meantime all parties nav
ing been similarly derauded are requested to give
Keso at the chief Office OF the Metropolitan Police.
THE PoUGHKEEPsIE BOND RoBBERY.-Yesterday
afternoon. at the Tombs Police Court, detective
officers Farley and Doyle brought up before Judge
Bowling Mr.. william w. Cort, OF No. 4 Pine street,
aud Mr.. william McChesey, Of Brooklyn. These
gentlemen had IN their possession three nvetwenty
United States Treasury ST. 900 bonds proceeds OF the
Poughkeepsie bond robbery. MIR. Cort said that he
obtained them IN the regular way OF business from
McChesey. and McChesey said that he had them
from gentleman whose name for obvious reasons,
Is Withheld. kcChesey was temporarily committed,
In default OF $40 600 ball. until this morning. when II
IL presumed the real delinquent Will be IN CUSTODY.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-12-11
NEWBURG.

EXPLOSION AT POWDER MILL-At seven O'Clock
on Friday morning one Of the buildings Of the pow
der works Of Latin, Rand Co.. situated about tour
miles west OF NewDurg, was demolished by the ex-
piosion Of about $50 pounds of powder. The struc-
Jure blown up was what Is known as the "wheel
building" and IL used for the mixing Of the powder.
This process Is performed by Two large wheels.
which are kept running day and night The explosion
occurred only u few minutes before the workmen
employed IN the building had commenced their
labors Tor the day. and the explosion was unat-
tended by injury TO any person. The shock was felt
quite distinctly In Newburg, where many buildings
were Jared by It, and the noise was heard to DIS
lance OF twenty miles from the scene OF the acci-
dent. The Cause Of the explosion is, OF course
known usual In cases OF this kind, where II
anybody Is near enough to detect II,
lie goes skyward at an uncomfortable velocity.
The supposltion IL, however. that some part OF the
machinery. which Is run Dy water power, must
have given way struck fire and ignited the powder.
Newburgers have become quite accustomed to these
explosions, and the deLonatiOn had scarcely died
away before there was the usual rush In the direc
ton OF the powder mills and the expectation Of
finding one or more human beings minced up and
spread over q surface OF several acres The last
accident at these mills occurred In June, 1868. when
tea thousand pounds OF powder exploded. destroy
ing several buildings and blowing one man TO
atoms.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-12-11
COURT Of GENERAL SESSIONS.

Cruelty TO Animafs-A Sewing Machine
Cause.-The Young Wall Street Clerk Sent
to the state Prison.
Before Recorder Hackett
The nrst case disposed OF yesterday was an lndict-
against Charles Becker for violating the stat
ute to prevent cruelty TO ANIMALS 1t was charged
that on the 9th or May last he skinned dog in
mis- own house. TWO officers OF the society called
upon the defendant, at his blacksmith shop, and
they swore that lie admitted TO them that he skinned
the dog alive that II his property and he had
right TO DO what he pleased with the animal. The
defendant was placed on the stand, and said that
seven years ago he fell from wagon, which caused
rupture, and that DR.. Schmidt recommended him
TO use dogs grease 10 cure tho ailment. lie adj
United that ne Killed the animal for that purpose
me jury pelieveds the defendants story and rem
dered verdict OF not guilty.
James Hines was charged with similar offence
IN driving morse attached TO coal cart while the
animal mad Two running sores and was unable to
work lie pleaded gnilty and was fined ten dollars.
Louis Delg pleaded TO an Indictment charging him
with driving horse attached to lager beer wagon
the animal AZ the time having sores on the neck ana
breast A 1ne OF fifty dollars was imposed By the
Court.
Mr.. Bergh, the President OF the Society, was In
attendance while the cases were being disposed Of,
ana Assistant District Attorney Blunt appeared for
the prosecution.
Jonn w. Hanea was placed on trial. charged with
grand larceny. The prosecution claimed that the
prisoner feioniously possessed himself OF sewing
machine, valued AT sixty-nve dollars the
property OF the Weed Sewing Machine
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-12-11
SUPREME C0uaT-SPeClAL TERM
Construction Of a VIII.
Before Judge CardoZo.

William II. Sesuard ana George NJ Grier, Erec1-
tors DC, ar the kast WIZ and Testament Of Samuel
J. Se,card, cs Ed,ofa r Se,rard ana doout dJry
other defendants. action has been brought for
the purpose OF obtaining the decree Of Court OF
Equity to the construction Of the will OF sAmuel
]. Seward, which was admitted TO probate in Or
ange county in the year 1s49. There Is q large
amount OF property involved, principally real estate,
heirs egatees. NC, is to be Determined IN the
suit An injunction was granted restraining the
transfer o. any portion ono. Of the property until the
IN the regular order yesterday, and postpone
ment asked for BY defendant on the ground Q: the
absence of Mr.. Brewster one OF his counsel and
also on the ground that eX-Secretary Seward, who
was necessary witness, Is absent. Judge Cardozo
mat e ease DC na b on e as
main in force until the determination OF the main
ISSUE
and the case adjourned accordingly until the irst
Monday In February next.
T.. w. StOughton, Clarence A. Seward and Mr.. Da
Costa for plaintlns.
A Divorce SUit-sJannary and May.o
Before Judge McCunn.
Margaret Black Us. Samuel r. BlGck.-Ths was
motion made behalf Of the defendant to set aside
writ OF ne exeat, granted by Judge Fithlan against
him Tor refusing TO pay amony to the plaintiff. 1t
appeared by The defendants papers that when she
undertook TO procure divorce from him, IL
derstood that she was to release him from the pay
ment Of altfnOny, ne at the time having paid into
the hands OF her lawyer. William j. Fisher "a patent
divorce nam, the of $780, TO be given to her.
which he kept and appropriated to his own use. The
plaintiff is now alleged TO be living with another
man as his vile. the ground on which she obtained
the divorce from Black that OF adultery she
further states In her afdavit that he too old
for her." and that she married him solely for his
| money, being under the lmpressl0 that he was
wealthy. She says she never stipulated not TO seek
for amony but on the contrary she instructed her
attorney TO apply for 1t. IL s claimed that the de-
PENDANT, who is gold platter and eleotrotyper. Is
now IN INDECENT circumstances and wholly unable
to pay alimony.
The Court took the papers.
Alleged Contempt OF Court.
Abraham, B. Clark Us. Abraham BinninGes.. This
was motion to punish for contempt in disobeying
an order for Injunction Issued by this court on
the 9th OF November last Philo Osborn. LEVIN H.
Dunkln and William b. Clifford. The injunction was
To restrain proceedings In the United states Court
and it Is alleged the parties now proceeded against
violated that injunction IN proceedings In that Court
and by interfering with the receiver. Defeuaants
denied the alleged contempt. Decision reserved.
For plalntiT-Mr. Compton.
For Mr. Binninger-Mr. Titus. For Clifford Gis.
born and Duncan-Mr. Il. n. Bangs.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-12-11
foLEs IalAs.

The Robbery Of an Inspector Of Registry.
The announcement OF the robbery OF Mr.. William
Carpenter, Inspector OF Registry OF the Sixth dis
tct Of the Ninth ward the Sd instant OF $500 was
made In the HERALD OF the following day. Add
tiona interest was given to tho case by the trial OF
policeman Michael A. Brady, Of the Ninth precinct,
before Commissioner Manierre yesterday FOR In
proper conduct
Mr.. Carpenter the complainant, testified that on
the day IN question he left the registry once FOR
few minutes on presenting himself al the door he
found the crowded by 1fty or sixty repeaters;
endeavored TO force his way through; was jostled
about, and found that he was among pickpockets.
Placing hand upon the pocket that contained his
wallet he called to the officer to open way for him.
winch he failed to do. lie then clbowed bis way
through. In doing go his hand was jerked
from his pocket and the money stolen
He called upon the ofhcer TO arrest
the parties and he refused. remarklng:--
at is useless; all these fellows are armed.n The
evidence for The defence did not shake Mr. Csrpen
ter's testimony. The Commissioner referred the
evidence the full BOARD, remarking to Brady that
his Individual opinion was that he was In with the
thieves and not 1T to remain on the police force.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-12-11
WESTMINSTER. COUNTY.

ARREST OF BANK CASHIER FOR EMBEZZLE.
MENr.-It was stated In the HERALD not many
weeks since that Morris s. Hill, cashier OF the Farm
ers' and Drovers' National Bank OF Somers had
absconded, leaving his accounts, as 1t was then be-
lleved, in very unsatisfactory condition. The lat
ter well founded surmse was, however, promptly
contradcted by the bank officers, VINO. over their
own signatures to CONS os:.atlon subsequently
appearing IN these columns, isnled that HIPS &C.
counts mad been found deficient This piece OF
strategy was doubtless resorted to for the purpose Of
OF the bank Within the past few days the President
OF the institution named appeared before Justice
against Hin to the effect that he had embezzied up.
wards Of $50 600 belonging TO the bank, whercupon
the Justice issued warrant for the arrest OF the alb
soonder who. 1t had been discovered, was then
living with his relatives IN New Haven, Conn.
The next step taken was To obtain requisitlon
from Governor Hoffman on the Governor OF Uonnec.
tcut for the rendition OF the accused and this was
placed IN the hands Of Deputy Sheriff Ford, who
proceeded to New Haven and there secured the
prisoner, who was yesterday lodged IN the county
Jail to await an examination on the charge pre-
lerred It is understood that the parting scene be-
tween Hill and his immediate relatives ut New
Haven was Of an Affecting nature.
DIABoLICAL CHARGE AGAINST A NRdRo.-Joshua
Purdy, negro Of immense proportions and for
bidding appearance, was arrested In the town OF
Harrison day or two ago by Constable David
Barnes, charged with having perpelrated fendsh
named Peck on the 10th OF last OCTOBER. Alter the
crime Purdy concealed himself, and although the
officers were on his track, he succeeded IN evading
arrest until the time stated. On being
brought before Justices Ferris and Lane the
negro was confronted oy his unfortunate VIC
tina, who at once identified him, and after
her examination he was committed TO the county
jail for further hearing OF testimony. IL appears
that the school over which comp alnant presldes Is
located In an Isolated and mountainous portion OF
the town OF Harrison, and during recess, and
while all the larger pupils were playing In the
woods some distance from the sch DOL building the
accused followed complainant into outbulding,
where, despite her struggles he succeeded In effect
ing his hellish purpose. The unfortunate young
woman's cries for assistance caused O little pupil
to to the mouse OF q nclghbor, some half
a mile distant, where she stated that her mistress
was being murdered by negro On hearing this,
assistance hurried TO the school house, where the
teacher was found III q state OF lnSensbllity. She
was conveyed home, where she has since been Sc
riousy ILL., Had the negro been caught at that time
such was the Indignation OF the community, his
cass would doubtless have tangled from the nearest
tree. Purdy was indicted about TWO years since for
having repeatedly exposed his person TO o lemaie
teacher In another locality.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-12-11
MlDDLETOWN, N. Y.

RAILROAD ACCIDENTAL coal train ran or tho
track at washingtonville on the Newburg branch OF
the Erie Railway, Yesterday morning, smashing up
several coal cars and milk car which was standing
upon the track. Trains were detained some hours
In consequence.
FIRE.-Quite an extensive fire occurred at South
Gardnervlile near Mlddletown, on Thursday morn
ing, resulting In the total destruction of large barn
belonging to Mr.. Il. j. Dennis. A MIR. Jesse House
Kept a horse In the barn. which was burned up. The
animal was valued at $3.50. All the contents OF the
barn was destroyed. No insurance. Origin Of the
fire unknown.
KILLED BY THE CARs.--A man. whose name has
not been ascertained, was found dead on the rail-
road track, near Chester, on Thursday morning. He
has been IN the employ OF the Erie Railway Com
parry for ten years ana resided at Greycourt. lie
mad been to Chester the night previous, and mad
been killed by the cars during the night, which was
very foggy. He was steady Oh industrious man
ana leaves q wife and family.