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Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-07-29

nN the evening o. the 22d Of July, from the
" brick yard. al Otteryile. roadster chest
nut hor,e. years OLD. White star in fore
head Had on 4 leather headstaH. Any ohe
returning or giving any information of the
>ame vii be literally rewarded by the owners,
KING Kenyon. independence. Iowa.
JOHN LONG q SONS,
film Ottcrville, Iowa.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-07-29

SplRIruAIlsM-Mr. Wel"h on Sunda,
event q, lost u harness out of his barn. lie
WAS advised to apply to q medium we have
here, who told him where he could find the
lost article. Also he described the person
who took tn. harness; the said person., not
liking the honor the disembodied spirits did
him. concluded he had better choke the ma
rerial organ, which he did, much TO said
INT diunl's disromt TT. Finding himself III
rather rough hans he begged off, by say
ing he wouldn't do so any more. The har
ness wss hid in stall that Was unorcupcd,
aud covered with hay, corn c"bs, &c. Now
it evidently was not The work of thief :
tending to take the harness. II such things
are carried on much longer, we are afraid
some one will be made to suffer. We would
advise the spirits to take diffsren: method
of obtaining a livelihood for their mediums.
DR.. Tabor also lost watch. AID on CON
sula,cn of the medium, said person desert
bed watch entirely contrary to the lost ar
,icle, nnd finally concluded he could tell
uo,hng about it. The whole seunce was
fraud and guess work from beginning to
end. How long will the people permi,
themselves to be gulled in this way?
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-07-29

Our Bell this week has been toling
mournfully. Several families in our midst
have lost some d, ar one. As far as we can
learn they have been children. Nearly
very one have been complaining, either
on account of the intense heat or som"
Sickness. But we must not expect to have
good health at all times even in - healthy
country. We are infinitely better off here
than those who are shut up in a close city.
almost smothering tor breath of fresh
country air.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-07-29

Citizens of Independence and surrounding
.oun ~, by ali means, give I. ii. Fonda . all
and look for yourselves If he is not doing just
Is he tells you on another part Of this page,
guaranteeing satisfaction every time.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-07-29

We learn through letter to one Of our
citize"s, that Mr. ] .cb Rich, Esq, has arriv
cd at Boston Harbor safe and sound. Aud
that after short visit to PHILADELPHIA a. d
his home in New Jersey. he will tarn his
face Westward and travel as fast as steam
will allow for Iowa
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-07-29

HoMEsTEADs.-Theh homestead grants OF
Iowa are nearly all taken up. Two hun
dred and ei.htv-six homesteads were taken
in one day, pric- $l4 each. at the Sioux
CITY Lard Office. Never was n better
chance off red to give people home.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-07-29

IosT-On the route from Favette 10 H..
derendence. package of photographs,
among them was one sf the church at Iowa
Falls, that was lately burned. We suppose
that the name WAS printed on said photo.
graph. The finder will he suitably reward
ed on returning said package to this office.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-07-29

"A splendid new Stock Of Spring Goods, OF
.very description, just received at Myers.
A very full supply Of the latest styles OF
Clothing. for spring and summer wear, at
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-07-29

DoGs.-We would advise our City Coun-
ell, tina, for the protection Of at lras, child
rem, they pass inv thai during the hot sea-
son of he year, or what is termed dog days
al doys he muzzIed or chained Up and not
LET loose on the streets. n W every one
knows how dangerous an animal ~ mad dog
is II we had any other kind of venomons
or rabid animal loose in our m'ds people
would make n great cry about il, and ye
The one the most liable to become rabid du-
rim this hot weather, is left to roam at will
through our streets. Almos, every other
c,,, nv. III u a register law for dogs. or
l. a law 10 muzzle them during hot weath
ar. Euw or cay We believe is h|essf d With
n Il. mo gretd "a are Of 10 poss'''"
eoa5 excefi 70 run the streets, fight, pick
up bones, have tia kettles tied to their tails,
&c It would be good thing Tor SOM OF
them il beir tails were cut of jost back o.
their ears
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-07-29

The hes: ssl"cte! ana cheapest stock Of Cloth
ing IN the city far men aod boys. 1T Few's En-.
1ire Store.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-07-29

CAPT. SPENCER handed us to-day the pop
ulatior of this city. 1t il an increase Of 209
over the State census of 1869. The census
OF 1869 stood as follows No. of Dwellings
47f No. Of Families sos No. Of Persons
PIT. While for 1870, it ia: No. DWELL
ings $50; No. Families 604 No. Persons
1926.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-07-29
DRY GOODS MARKET.

Correc,ea Weekly by A. Nyers. dealer IA D.,
GoodS. Clotbisg, Fnrnishi"g Gaoas,
de-, iadep~nd,hce, Iosca.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-07-29

New Wheat has already made it, aI'-
PEI rance ia town. |, looks nice and also
WEIGHS well, IN an average Of So aad 60.
The price paid WAS Sl.00. The wheat
t:re- days before was standing grain. IL
tr"r DAYS it was Cut thrrsh'd and brought
10 town and sod
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-07-29
Ayers
Hair Vigor,
For restoring Gray Hair TO
its natural Vitality and Color.

A dressing which
is at once agreeable,
healthy, and efectual
for preserving the
hair. Faded or gray
hair as soon restored
to its original color
sc,h the gloss and
freshness Of youth.
Thin bo;r =, tbS.E
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-07-29

A splendid assortment Of Summer Hats for
men, women and children, nj FewS Empire
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-07-29

Massra. Kios 4 K-nron have broken
ground for their new brick building. Thev
have started on the foundation and cellar
They have a good force at work, snd also a
larger one looking on. There mus, be some.
thing interesting. We are glad to See ,ha,
some Of our merchants have enterprise.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-07-29
Probate Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that fnal ao-
~ count has boon filed by Isaac Holman
Administrator of the Estate Of Aaron NJ. Long
deceased. and that said matter will be heard
at tho September Term of tho Circuit Court. &"
he held at Independence. in Buchanan County
Iowa, on Monday September 5th A. d. 1876
D L. SMITH Clerk circuit CT.
Independence. Is, July Il, 1870. 3-s"
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-07-29

The Ladies are regoe ted no ~ forget ta4l
the best assortment Of White Goods y geTy.
Gloves, Co,sets, he, is 70 nj ut Turner's.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-07-29
Now is the Time 10 Get Il
Home.

TINE undersigned is about to lay out into
l town lots parce! Of land north OF the
Ka.lroad, near the Depot. in the City of indie
prudence which he will sell ON such terms as
to II, Ike it an ohjes to any one Wishing to pro
cure home cheaply. have also some lots
for sale little south of Main ST., on west side
of river. Very fine locations.
Also several hundred acres Of good land near
the city Pleasantly located. which | will sell
on very favora bile terms to any one who can
IN IKE IA rea> onahie payment down.
or particulars inquire Of the subscriber, Mt
his re idence, on west side of river south OF
Main ST.
T. j. BURR.
Independence, July %. 1870. slow
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-07-29

--GRArIs-AN Wall Paper bought of Wag-
youcr & Co. viii, he trimmed gratis with ieo-
mans Paper Trimmer.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-07-29

J. T. Hodges is now receiving the largest
and finest stock of Dry Goods, Clothing,
4ats, Caps, Furs, &C., ever brought to this
market. Don't fail to drop in and see them.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-07-29
Special Notices.
ROAD DAYS.

Hereafter the Arst and third Mondays in
each month will be known as Road Days, in
h Co. Auditors Office. All reports will be
made rcturnable on one .oe the above days
aad it is earnestly requested that all road no
ti,es We made with reference to this arrange
mont.
J. L. LOOMS, Co. Auditor.
January goth. 1862
The negatives taken at Mr.. Putney's Pho
.or"aph i,!'ery. during the last two years
,ome into he h ,nds IF Ensminger h
cu'Ke. an | will &c reserved short time sub
ie.t to orirrs D -. .,',r. ID Ike n,,ti"e
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-07-29

ened, falling hair checked, and bald
ness often, though not always, cured
by its use. Nothing can restore the
hair where the follicles are destroyed,
or the glands atrophied and decayed.
But such as remain can be saved for
usefulness by this application. Instead
of fouling the hair with pasty sedi-
ment, it will keep it clean and vigorous.
Its occasional use will prevent the hair
from turning gray or falling of, and
consequently prevent badness. Free
from those deleterious substances which
make some preparations dangerous and
injurious to the hair, the Vigor can
only benefit but not harm it. II wanted
merely for
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-07-29
BRICK. & LTM z,

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-07-29

IF any Of our readers think that it is an
Easy job TO write locals on dull d"y, that
is when there are on.v three or four wagons
in town, no dog fights, nor ANYTHING else,
why all we have to say is. that the, can try
their hand as soon as they wish to. We
night say something about The heat. but
hen almost every paper You lay 20 hands
IN has something in about hot, hotter, b t.
est, And as the weather has been pretty
veil ventilated, we think we will let it slide.
No use to growl over things we can't help.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-07-29

We learn ,het John O'Meara is going TO
transform the Old Dotch church, which
stands cas-, # the Cour, House, into Gro
cery Store, H. is rather remote from the
greater part Of our business houses, but may
do very good business.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-07-29

CRooUET. This interesting game is still
N the q"i rire. We often hear If parties
i young cop|e gathering to play croquet.
I'D almost all of our citizar posse set
~ ha, desirable gams We like the fun
ourselves, and do play sometimes, but the
Street Commi sioner very unceremononslv
olowed up the ground we were accustomed
% play on. thereby depriving us AZ well AS
hers Of \ lt,le amusam-ut. Now we lk"
II. s-- - s,rgets grad.' agi FIX rs vel
Us anv one e'a. h"' we eag't see Row The
sa.i sraet has tae inprar-d in fact air
au.,i14 IS ,sat it hae been ,naca warse m
@tcsa Of better, As far as loaded teams ere
canaq1ued. Mr. Commissioner. We wolld
Ike 10 see the thing finished aow that you
have begun the thing.
The New York herald., 1870-02-17
ARSON IN JERSEY.

Inccndiarism ON tho Increase-Dinbolical
Attempts to Burn Down Houses In West
HobOken-A Man Nearly Suffocatod--A
Cftizens' Committee Of Safety.
Only few nights ago two houses were fired in
Palisade avenue, West Hoboken. by incendaries
but fortunately the fire was discovered in time to
prevent any serious damage At two O'Clock yes
terday morning the portion OF the premises ad-
joining Ranocher's Hotel, on the Paterson plank
road, West Hoboken, was set on fire, but
this time too, the vigilance OF one OF the In
mates OF the house saved the whole range Of
buildings from destruction. heap OF wood was
found built close TO the stde OF frame building
and large quantity OF Kerosene had been poured
on IT. The moment the flames were discovered an
alarm was given and the wood was pulled away and
scattered AZ sale distance. A workman named
Lackey, who was asleep In room close to the wall
the men who carried him ont were almost over
powered by the stencil OF the kerosene. Rest0ra-
ttves were applied with success and the attending
physician stated that there was no doubt whatever
that had the man renamed many minutes longer in
the room he would have been totally suffocated.
This Is the third time an attempt has been made to
burn down TINS building. IL Is fact worth men.
uoning that at the present term or the Hudson
County Court there were more cases OF arson than
for the .hree years previous taken together.
The people OF Union Hill and West Hoboken have
at last adopted what they believe Will prove cor
receive In the formation OF ClliZens Committee OF
Safety similar To that organized Fort Lee against
horse thieves year ago. The members Of this conf
mIttee will told Off for duty squads during the
night, and woe Detide the wretch who may be found
tranSgresSng.
The New York herald., 1870-02-17
EUROPEAN MARKETS.

LONDON MONEY MARkET.-LosDoN, Feb. ls-e r.
M-COnsols closed at 92x for money and 92s< for
the account. American securities closed hrm.
United states fyetwenty bonds, 1852 s7x; 1898,
way shares 2os1. Illinois Censrals loox. Atlantic
and Great western, 20.
PARIS BOURSE.-PARIS, Feb l6.-Tn0 BOurso closed
0rm. RenteS 73f. 4Oc.
FRANKFoRr BoURsE.-FRANKFoRT, Feb. Ia
United States Qve-twenty bonds opened frm at 921s
for the Issue Of 1902.
LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKET.-LIvERFOOL, FEB.
1o--Noon.-Thc cotton market opened quiet MID.
ding uplands, 1lHd. Lhd.; middlmg Orleans,
1lHd. 11Ad. The sales Of the day are estimated
At 10, 600 bales.
HAvRE COTTON MARKET. --HAvRg, Feb 1G.-Cot-
ton opened quiet both on spot and ahoat.
LIVERPOOL BREADSTUFFS NARKET.--LIvERPooL,
Feb. lo-230 p. M.-Caiiornia white wheat 90. per
GENITAL.
LIVERPOOL PROVISIONS MARKEr.-LIvERPooL
Feb 16-P. M.-Pork nat. Lard nat. Bacon 57s.
Der cwt for Cumberland cut
LONDON PRODUCE MARKET.-LoNDoN, Feb. 16-
p. M.-ReGned petroleum frmer. Calcutta iinseed,
CSs o sos. cd. Tallow nat Linseed oil, 60, los per
son. Turpentins 3Os. 3d. per cwt.
PETROLEUM MARKET.-ANTwRRP, Feb. 18.-Petro-
<Aum closed drm az o09sr for standard wnlte
The New York herald., 1870-02-17
TeLEGRApac NEWS ITEMS.

Major Howson for the past eight Deputy State Comp
troller OF California, died suddenly on Tuesday.
The Virginia Senate yesterday adopted resolution that II
b not necessary elect United States Senator the
ending March, 1870.
Adam Baircie, extensive brewer Of Chicago, has
Abscondsd, leaving liabilities amounting $10N0. His
assets estimated At $100,U00.
Orders have been received at the United States Arory
Springfield, Aass to manufacture 10000 Remington brsech
l0adern for use In the navy.
In the Missouri Senate yesterday the Committee Federal
Relations reported against the resolutions for the ratification
OF the nfteenth constu uttonal amendment
Tho health Of ex-senator Grimes, Of Iowa, who
travelling in Europe, Is failing rapidly that ID believed
he will not survive the journey horne 3 i-
General Atwood editor Of the Madison Journal
pcen elected TO Congress from tho Second Wisconsin district
10 nl the place Of Hon. d. T. Hopkins, deceased.
bin introduced into the Virginia Legislature yaster-
Xrusss now held by Major Burnhan United sa,ss Army -
The Western Freedmen's Aid Commissioners held their
annual meeting nt Cincinnati yesterday Reports from
Offices indicate that the educational work among he
freedmen is progressing encouragngy Over su0 coored
teachers furnished the schools
South. The had real easate worth than
MaO0 They complain that while the demands on thorn
have ucrsased their recspM Ars falling oG.
The New York herald., 1870-02-17
ANOTHER ULSTER COUNTY HORROR.
A Farmer Chopped to Death with an Axe BY
Negro Mute.

Farmer Chopped to Death with an Axe by
Negro Mute.
terrible affair, brief account Of which has
already appeared IN the HERALD has occurred In
Ulster county, near little town called Oh1oviIle
twelve miles west Of the Hudson river There lived
in the neighborhood wealthy and influential far.
mer named Daniel A. Hasbrouck. He was known
throughout the entire length and breadth OF the
county and was much respected. Some years ago,
taking pity ON o deaf and dumb negro named Card
ner, he gave him employment on his farm. The
new hand soon began to make himself very useful,
although at times he would act stubborny and be-.
come sullen and morose for days, His periodical
fits Of dependency caused much uneasness among
the female members Of Mr.. Hasbrouck's family, and
they Olsen urged Daniel to get rid Of the negro
ing he would set the house Oh nre or do some other
mischief OF serious nature. MIR. Hasbrouok's
neighb0rs also limited the matter to him; but 70 all
handle him easily" Thus matters progressed TIL
Monday night last, when It was observed that Gard
ner had fJ OF the "sulks." He Took no supper,
nut roanied about the barn, not dei9ning 70 hoid
communication with any member OF the family. He
went TO bed at an carly hour. Tuesday morning.
he refused breakfast. MIR. Hasbrouck directed
him to go to the woodpile and split some
Making , GnS mute or sartsS two Oa 0HDs sSs rs wsa
MIR. HasDrouck following. Taxing up tne axe ne
commenced his work; but, stopping suddenly he
throat ana letting the handle 0f the axe slip through
his hand till 1t came to the blade raised It and
commenced chopping the farmer in the face The
first blow was across the left eye and the second
oyer the Jaw and lip. woman coming 70 the door
OF Mr.. Hasbrouck's residence saw the ARRAY, and,
screaming with all her might, ran back Into the
house. by thiS time the farmer after desperate
struggle, broke away from his murderous assaiiant
and started TO run, closely pursued by the BLACK,
vho glided swiftly after his victmt with the
axe high IN ar. Faint from the loss Of
blood, tne farmer could not move fast enough
and Gardner catching up to him the murder0uS axe
fell again, this time upon Mr.. Hasrreuck's right
snonlder sinking four inches deep into the shoulder
blade. The vlcsm fell upon his face on the snow
once more tho Villain raised the weapon
and with the .bntt end of it crushed
In the back OF the farmers skull. He
was about TO make fourth stroke. when some
neghbors arrived upon the sceuc, among them DR..
Holt who caused the arrest Of Gardner As they led
the deaf and dumb monster away he encircled his
throat with hts hands and then held one hand
above his head as II he expected to be
hung for his bloody transaction. Mr.. Has
brouck was conveyed to his residence IN .
dying condition, perfectly unconscious. and
whep DR.. John h Cooper, Of Poughkeepsie left has
The New York herald., 1870-02-17
GEORGIA.

Election OF United States seuators-Fosser
Blodxett Asks that His Certificate Of Elec-
tiOn be Withheld.
ATLANTA. Feb. 10. 1870.
The House and Senate met this morning at eleven
O'Clock. At twelve O'Clock the senate proceeded 20
the hail OF the House Of Representatives ana organ
lzed Joint convention for the purpose OF comparing
the Senatorial vote. Upon adding up the vote OF the
joint convention the President OF the Senate an.
nounced that Foster BlodRett, having received lis
votes, majority Is declared elected United states
senator for the term OF six years from March A. 1871
non. IL. /. Farrow, having received 100 votes ma
!or! Is declared elected United States Senator for
'tne term ending March 4, 1878; Hon. Richard H.
Whitely having received ITO votes is declared
elected United States Senator for the term ending
March 1, 1871.
Governor Bullock sent a message to the Legts-
Iature tnlS morning making All elaborate argument
nag Ensansaing tne iact tnat the act OF Congress OF
DO not render invalid any OF the ORDINARY laws
passed by the several Legislatures All contracts
entered into by the State or by corporations under
the State authority are legal and binuing The Gov
ernor closes as follows:-
The impression which sought to be created local
tons upon Of late iessation without
Only for II. puS,e % ssss
and defeating the OF the purpose Of
nuou fact that Georgia bonds are sapSe
o1sf
me authority Of the legislation OF 1868 selling at their
full value.
Hon. Foster Blodgett this evening addressed let
ter 70 the Governor requesting him to withhold the
certicate OF his election as Senator. Mr.. BlodgetC
explains his previous political course Referring TO
that OF having been ndlcted by his political 90 no.
nents for The purpose OF breaking down and Destroy
ing ns influence, Mr. Bodgett closes his letter as
f0llows:-
Although those who procured the indictment alluded to
now confess that done for political effect rests
unsupported by any proof yet there; never until
~ VII OF have been trinmphanty acquitted !,
OF my political friends have elevated me.
The New York herald., 1870-02-17
SUMMARY.
OBTAINING MONEY sY TRICK AND DEVICE.

MIR. Albert d. Packer, accompanied by Captain
Jourdan, appeared before Judge Dowling yesterday
and charged young man named Davies with obtain.
ing from him twenty-five dollars by trick and device.
The circumstances were as follows:-Mr Packer
says that on the 17th OF November his residence in
West Morrisanla was burglarousy entered and pro-
perry TO the value OF 81 500 stolen therefrom Some
time subsequently personal" appeared In the
HERALD which led him to make an appointment
with the defendant who represented that he
could tell him where his properly was secreted,
and that watch, part OF the property, was
pledged for twenty-five dollars, and that If he would
give him the twenty-five dollars he would
recover 1t for him. He said that the house was No. 9
SUMMIT street, Brooklyn. Mr. Packer paid Davies
the twenty-five dollars and afterwards Obtained q
search warrant for the house. 1t Is needless almost
to STATE that there was no property found ia the
house, ana that Davies was O sfraud.D Nothing
could be OF Davies by Mr. Packer until yester.
his arrest. Judge Downing committed him ia
answer.
The New York herald., 1870-02-17
4 JgMPHG MATCH FOR $4,000.

s,E BOSTON, Feb. 16, 1870.
jumping match for $4,000 came or to-day OF
Savin Hall, Dorchester, between John T. Ryan, OF
New York city, and Harry Langley, OF Halifax.
Ryan was the winner Of the match, the conditions
being the best IN three standing jumps Ryan's first
jump was eleven feet nine inches, his second eleven
feet ten incnes aud the third twelve feet ana
half inches Lanxley's score was:-The flrst jump
eleven feet ten inches, the second eleven feet and
and half inches. In q previous match between
these men Langley was the victor. There was
great deal OF money pending on the match in New
ground Langley won $1,000 on his first jump by
beating Ryan one inch The Jumping was most ex.
only treequarters OF an inch less tnan the longest
jump on record, and that was made by Bob Way In
his match with Bortle.
The New York herald., 1870-02-17
KEY WEST.

Secretary Seward and Family En- Route for
New York-Larso Quantity Of Cotton Picked
Up on the Florida Const-Arrival Of the
Darisn Expedition mt AspinwaIl.
KEY WEST, Fla, Feb. 10, 1870.
Secretary Seward and family arrived In this city
to-day, en- route for New York.
10 The steamer Tile White, while at sea between
xernandina aud Havana, after o gale last week,
drifted into'a lot OF floating cotton. One hundred
and three bales were picked up BY the steamer,
leaving large quantity floating IN the water. The
cotton Will be nbelled here III the United States
Court.
The United States expedition sent out to explore
the Isyhmus Of Daricn headed by tue steamer Nfpsc,
arrived at Aspinwal on the 9th INST. All on board
the vessels are IN good health and spirits.