Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-06-03
FROM DU RUQUE.
DUBUQuE, NAV 31st

coh'or's OF city, IN the dry, hot spells
which occur in summer, is tho dust, which
is constantly borne along the streets on the
wind, in fine particles, Notwithstanding the
unceasing labors Of the street sprinkler
This being dry season, Dubuque has had
a full share of this nuisance. This season
has not been remarkable for severe storms
thus far, on the contrary, they have passed
us by with clouds, sunshine, and a dash OF
rain.
The Fenian movements on the Canadian
border are exciting intense interest among
their bretheren in this part of the country,
At the time the telegraph dispatches from
the east arrive, crowds of them may be seen
gathering on the street corners, discussing
Gen. O'Neil and other Fenian worthless.
They are Indignantly jealous Ct any dis
paragement shown toward their cause.
There was general Juror created among
them the other morning, because Of an &C.
cidental omission on the part Of one Of
the Dubuque dailies, to publish scrap Of
Geographic news which was favorable to
them. For while great indignation was
expressed, and they threatened everything
but mobbing. Consistent, however, with
the volatile nature of Erin's sons, they soon
cooled of, and the imaginary injury was
forgotten.
Dubuque has had two visitations of the
fire king within the last week, on two sue
cessive nights, at about the same hour
Friday and Saturday nights, at u o'clock.
The buildings destroyed were not very val
liable, being old frame buildings, and being
partially insured, the loss was not very
heavy. When the proprietors of the lots
on which they stood contemplate rebuilding,
they will have an opportunity to comply with
the municipal regulations, forbidding the
erection Of more frame buildings within the
corporation. A large portion Of the build.
ings of the city are constructed of bricks,
and if we have few more con1agra,ious
among the frame eiifces. the proportion of
those Of brick will stand chance to be in
creased.
The residence of Rhomberg the distilicry
man, of whom some of your readers may
have slight recollection in connection with
certain frauds some years ago on the inter-
nal revenue, is one Of the most prominent
and attractive in the place. 1t stands on
one ofthe highest of the bluffs that form
background to the city. completely over
looking the channel Of the Mississippi, and
the lowlands which lie between it and the
bluffs. II is handsome structure, built in
a tasteful style of architecture, with pictur-
esque surroundings; its environs would in
dictate that its owner was care free, finan-
cially, and we believe such an impression
would be correct. Graperies have been
planted on the sides of the bluffs-Rhom-
berg has one attached TO his establishment.
The vines have thriven we'll, thus far, prom
ising considerable yield. To stranger
these graperi' present singular appear
ance, trellised as they are along the steep
leclivities of the bluffs. Rhomberg, We
doubt not, has feathered his nest m st
beautifully. The frauds l referred to, in
goved tens of thousands of dollars, and no
settlement has been made,
RhonEerg always managing by some spe-
,ies of chicanery to elude the grasp of the
aw, and the suit is still pending in the
courts.
While rambling few days since on KEEL
ey's Bluff, just back Of the city. we found
he remains of the domicile of that eccen-
ric notable, Tom Kelley, after whom the
locality was named. This edifce, or we
might say with greater propriety, this hovei,
was about ten feet square, built of rough |
lime stone, scarcely high enough for man
% stand upright within it. 1t was built in
a little dell on the sloping side of the bluff,
among the forest oaks it is very pleas
ant place in summer, but in winter time,
must be wierd and desolate spot. Here
is occupant passed his years, perfect re-
,luse, working in the mines when he chose,
and during respite from labor, secluding
himself in this howell, occupying himself
With bis oxn meditations and boarding his
,old. The walls of the howell are nearly
orn down, having been demolished by Gu
losity seekers and gold hunters. Tom
Kelley was peculiar man in every respect,
lis actions we're always wrapped in mystery;
lie was very wealthy, and had large sums Of
money while he lived on the bluff, the re-
Of some have been found, but it
8 thought that much of it has not been dis
covered. A little boy about year ago,
While playing on the bluff near where be
ived, accidentally dug up an old can con-
aiming gold coin to the amount of $l,700.
some men are made Of queer stuff.
ST. Mary's Catholic church recently pur-
hased new pipe organ, it is splendid
costing about $4,000. 1t was
dedicated last week. Previous to its dedi-
alton series OF concerts were given at the
hurch, Some of the masterpieces of in,
trumental music we're performed on the
lew organ with magnificent effect.
Business in Dubuque is very active at
be present time, the streets are constantly
crowded with corners and goers. There is
.lso much activity exhibited in navigation.
Steamers are constantly arriving from up
md down river; many of those from up
liver have grain in tow. A good deal o.
'ioting has been going on lately, several
shooting and stabbing ARRAYS have occur
ID. All these pleasant occurrences, we
suppose may be attributed to the benign in
1uence of l.. Beer and r. Whisky, who
ire noted denizens Of this community. The
Both of May, Decoration day, was duly OBJ
served in Dubuque; possessions paraded
through the streets, and many Of the stores
we're closed. c. II. NJ.
AGood Work.
The American Sunday School Union
has, in the year ending March ls,, 1870,
organized ,2s5 new Sunday Schools, in
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