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Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-03-25

brought to bear upon members in connec-
ton with the Capitol appropriation BILL
The discussion upon the resolution was ex-
cited and personal, and it was finally adopt
ed with amendments so as to m IKE the in.
vestiga,ion cover any other charges brought
before the committee. The Speaker az
nounced as such committee: Messrs. Pratt
Cuts, Mills, Miles, Wright Of Sac, Wrigh
of Alamakee, and Wilson. The Committee
on Elections was ordered TO report bill fol
the election of State Primer, Binder, ant
Warden Of the Penitentiary.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-03-25

Five thousand dollars damages were re-
covered from the Illinois Central r. r. Co.
in the District Court of Dubuque county
last week, by the heirs of Edward McLaugh-
lin, an empIoye OF the Company who re-
ceivea injuries which caused his de' til while
coupling cars upon which were mlsmatcbed
bumpers. At the same term Of the Court,
the sum Of 81 800 WAS recovered OF the Du-
buoue Il Sioux City Il. Il. Co., by the ad-
minista,or Of the estate of Sidney S. Macy,
deceased. Macy was brakeman ON the
rond in 1866, and lost his life by coming III
contact with the spout of watering sta
lion while the cars were in motion, by
which be WAS knocked off the top Of box
,nr and ,lrosn under the wheels.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-03-25

The National Insurance Co. of Daven
port, Of which r. BarJle is the agent in this
city, having met with losses since the first
of January mpairing the capital stock TO
the amount of over $4,000, the directors
have concluded to wind up its affairs and
retire from business. Thee outstanding risks
of the company however, have been reinsu-
red in the Merchants Insurance Co. Of Chi
cago, thus making policy o'ders secure
from loss.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-03-25
THE SITUATION.

Continued wet weather during and after
harvest, made it impossible to secure the crops
in good order. The light yield, interior quail
ity, and remarkable low price ut which it WAS
forced upon the marKct, paid very httle more
than the actual expense of harvesting. The
consequences are, farmers generally cannot
meet their promises 10 pay. Disappointment
Is chiseed upon every countenance. The
manufacturer who having built their ma
chimes on credit, so d them TO the dealer on
credit, and the dealer in turn sold 10 the far
mers on credit. Tbs farmer relying solely
upon bountiful harvest, and good prices for
his crops, and thought he ran no risk in buy
ing literally, agreeing to pay after harvest.
The time for payment is at hand. The man
ufacturers clamor for their pay, their very ex-
istence as manufactures depending upon the
prompt receipts of their dues from the dealers
The dealers in turn dun, tease, beg of, and fl
nally are compelled to force by law the pay
ments due from farmers their only Deepen :
dence. 1t is hard thing for dealer, who
expects to continue in business, to be compcll-
ed to force his friends to pay at any sacrifice
the law may compel them TO make.
Self preservation financially is our only
excuse for the rigid course taken in pushing
our collections.
We presume some of our friends feel INJURED
and have promised US no more patronage.
THIS we forcsaw, but like 4. Ward, we are
willing to sacrifice our friends and relatives
first.
BY this course alone have survived the
storm, and new we hope to run the race Of
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-03-25

Pollard says that JEFF, Davis Conquered
the rebellion by incapacity. 1t remains
for Pollard, however, to make 'lrea son
odious." lie would make anything odions
with viii n he should be connecled.-DuJn-
que Kerald.
Pollard was rebel, and SO far has a
presumptive claim upon the Herald love
and generation, but Pollard refuses to wor-
ship at the shrine of the Uerdlds titular
saint, jeff Davis, and is therefore the rc-
cipent of the Uerdlds most distinguished
dislike and contempt.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-03-25

General Walker, Slperintende, of the
United States Census, is driving the prepar-
atory work with dispatch. New plates for
all blanks are being eecfro,yped. Amend
ments to the old bill will be proposed re-
peang the clause making it necessary to
file IA third copy of all returns of each cour-
tyat the county seat, thus saving one-third
the expense of printing, and at the same
time securing greater privacy for the affairs
of all individuals. A circular will be issued
sn few days giving such information as
will enable the people to avoid being i'm
posed upon by persons who may attempt to
act without authority, and make unau,hor.
lied questions. Under the Old bill. add.
tional compensation was allowed in CAlior-
MIA and other Western sections. The same
authority is now wanted FOR most of the
States and Territories west Of the Missouri,
except Kansas, Nebraska and California.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-03-25

After long delay the Senate has finally
confirmed the nomination Of Gen. d. f..
Sickes as Minister to Spain. Trumball
and Cameron led the opposition but with
out avail
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-03-25
TEACHERS COLUMN.
D. j. EDGIYGTON, Edit

Tfis column is placed entirely at the dispo-
sal Of the Tea hers of Buchanan County, to be
conducted in such manner and by such persons
as they may des gnate.-f ED. BULLETIN.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-03-25
ILLINOIS CENTRAL.

The annual report of President Douglas
Of the Il!ipois Central Railroad, for the year
ending Dec. 3lst, 1869, is published in the
Chicago papers. We make the following
extracts:
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-03-25

The Pella Blade adduces the following
as an evidence of the difficulties under
which counting is carried on in that town:
Dearest {. :--Your boots are inside the
garden fence, at the south east corner, COW
cred with piece of old carpet. Don't
come any more for Heavens sake! The
old man swears he'll blow the top Of your
head off. Your aifectionatc.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-03-25

The Clayton Co. Press Published at
Strawberry Point, comes to our table with
the Introductory of it. new editor, E. c.
Huntington late Of the State Pres of De-
cornh. Success to it.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-03-25

The Dubuque Herald says that pro-
jcct is on foot to supply that city with wa
ter by means Of the Holly system of water
works.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-03-25
FAEsHs E1aeEs SALE.

4 large and convenient farm for sale, sifua-
IN ted one mile east of Quasqueton. There
two good dwelling houses, three large and
convenient barns, two good wells of water, Il
never failing stream Of water running through
the farm, 4 thrifty young orchard. There are
l3l acres fenced, with meadow pasture and
timber annexed and Tor convenience and beau
~ cannot be surpassed in the county. All of
which | will Sell on reasonable terms. For
particulars, inquire on the premises of
Sc lw MRS. LYDIA HASkIN.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-03-25
Sl65.00U.0u

-IVv,VVVUD
Your Committee would recommend an
appropriation of the above suns, for the put
poses specified, as the very least the Legis-
lature ought to do for this institution. and if
in the Judgment of this General Assembly
. greater sum can be spared. it woull be de-
sirable to have the whole of the left wing
and the centre building completed before
the meeting of the next General Assembly
Respectfully submitted,
g. G. BENNETT,
(.Sennte(
CUMMINGS SANBORN,
L. B. CARPEN TER,
Iouse).
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-03-25
GROSS EARNINGS.
UNUSo FN wv INbSs
The President saws:

The President says:
Tie gross earnings were $500, 482. 20,
working expenses, $l.924, 59i.20. State
taxes, S479,35S.l5, and rent of leased lines
in Iowa. 1882, l54.47; leaving net earnings
s2,6S7,375.3S, against $2,4l4,99i.5s, in
1868, being gain Of Sl72,39O.SO, or l94
per cent. The per centage of expenses to
earnings, including Stae taxes, was Gil
per cent. against "a 37-lOO in 1868.
The gross earnings in Illinois were ST.
$50, 997.90, and the net $2,732,756. Is, be-
ing an increase over last year of $43S, 009
43.
The gross earnings of the leased lines, in
cluded in above amount were ST. ,142, Ash
80, working expenses, $74l:2S5.77, State
'axes, $l4,42484, and rent, 1892, l5l.47,
leaving a net profit of $l54,6l9.22.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-03-25

1t will be observed that there is an in
crease of 1922 miles in leased lines in Iowa,
as compared with last report. The extern
sion comprises 81 miles of the Cedar Falls
aud Minnesota Railroad, and 40 miles of
the Iowa Falls and Sioux City Railroad =
making total length of 25S4 miles now
worked in Iowa. The harvest has been
ample, and we have found profitable en-
ployment there for all the motive power and
rolling stock we have been able to spare
from the line in Illinois. The Iowa line
has been worked successfully; the great
Leneft resulting has been found in the in
crease of traffic upon the line in Illinois
north of Mendoza.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-03-25
Farm For Sale.

hereby offer for sale my farm, situated q
i miles east of Independence, comprising
3S3 acres of the best of prairie land, all fenced
and under good cultivation, well wa.ered. with
good house and barn, sheep barn, corn and hog
house. and other buildings, Il fine young
orchard in bearing, tog' Their with small fruit
in good quantity. The farm with 60 acres of
excellent timber will be sold all together, or di-
vidcd to suit purchasers. 1t will be sold cheap
and on easy terms. Inquire Of the subscriber
on the premises.
35-tf J.C. OZTAS.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-03-25

W. It Q II " a * ER,
Opposite the Presbyterian Church, west
side river. near Mill,
Nam Street. Independence, Iorea.
Clocks. Watches. Watch Chains, &C..
Sold and Repaired at the Very
Lowest Prices.
Having learned Lis business in the watch
factory in Switzerland, and being well provi
ded with tools and material, he is prepared to
do work in the best manncr, quickly and
cheapiy. Soft
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-03-25

II E1sOIsT

Of Joint Committee Of 1871 General As
semGy Appoinfed 10 IisH the Insane Asy-
lum at Independence.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-03-25

ONE OF CHoATE's PERIoDs.-One of the
most wonderful illustrations of the late Ru-
fus Choate's astonishing power of empha-
zing verbally point which he meant to
make jury see clear into the roots of their
optic nerves, occurred in the progress Of the
trial of the famous Albert J. lirrell case.
A witness against the prisoner (whom
Choate was deiending) having been absent,
was called out of turn, and, in fact, after
the defense was in. In reference to which
pros edure Mr.. Choate said: Where was this
tardy and belated witness, that he comes
here to tel us all that he knows, and all
that he doesn't know, eight and forty hours
after the evidence for the defense has been
closed? Is the case so obscure that he had
never heard of it? Was he i'll or in custody :?
Was he in Europe, Asia or Africa? Was he
on the Red sea, or the Yellow sea, or the
Black sea, or the Mediterranean sea? Was
he at Lands End. or John O'GrCats house?
Was he with the commissioners on our
northeastern boundary. drawing and def
ming tina: much-vexed line? Or was he with
Gen Taylor and his army at Chiahuahua. or
wherever the heeting southwestern bound
airy line ofthis expanding country may at
this moment happen to be? No! Gentle
men, he was at none of these places-com-
parati,ely easy of access; but-and would
emphasize upon your attention, Mr.. Fore
man, the fact, and urge it upon considera-
tion--he WAS in that more incontiguOus,
more inaccessible region; go hard to come
at, aud from which 50 few travellers return
- R,ybtryi
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-03-25
The American Family
KNITTING MACHINE
PRICE, ONLY $25

This machine will run either backward or
forward with equal facility; makes the same
stitch us by hand, but far superior in every re-
| s,,.t IEll knit
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1870-09-21
HAIR DRESSING,

nothing else can be found so desirable.
Containing neither oil nor dye, it does
not soil white cambric, and yet lasts
long on the hair, giving it rich, glossy
iustro and grateful perfume.
Prepared by DR.. J. C. Aver & Co.,
PRACTICAL AND ANALYTICAL CHEMISTS,
LOWELL, MASS.
PRICE sl.Oo.
aug oily G. II. Mot, Agent.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1870-09-21

GEMS FROM sEoTHEN -Apd near the
Pyramids, more wohdrous and moro
awful than, all else in the land of Egypt,
there sits the lonely iSphynx. Comely
the creature is, but the comeliness is not
Of this world; the once worshipped beast
is deformity and a monster to this gene
ration, and yet you can see that these
lips, 80 thick and heavy, according to
some ancient mould of beauty-some
mould of beauty now forgotten-forgot-
ten because that Greece drew forth
Oytheria from the flashing foam of the
ocean. and her image created new forms
of beauty, and made it n law among
men, that the short aud proudly wreathed
lips should stand for the sign and the
main condition of loveliness, through oil
generations to como.
Yet still there lives on the race of those
who were beautiful in the fashion of the
elder world, and Christian girls of Cop
tic blood will look on you with sad se-
rious gaze, and kiss your charitable
hand with the big, pouting lips of the
very Sphynx. Laugh and mock if ye
will at the worship of stono idols, but
bark ye this, ye breakers of images, that
in one regard tho stone idol bears awful
sembla1ce of deity-unchangeable
in the midst Of change-the same seem
Ing Will ana intent Tor ever and ever in
e1orablel upon ancient dynasties Of
Ethiopian Kings-upon Greek and Ro-
man-upon Arab and Ottoman conquer
ors-upon Napoleon dreaming of an
Eastern Empire battle and pesti-
lence-upon the ceaseless misery Of the
Egyptian race, upon koen-eyed travel
ers-Herodotus yesterday, and Warbur-
ton to-day-upon oil and moro this
worldly Sphvnx has Wa tchn1 md vo otcbad
Like Providence, with tho same sad
tranquil mien. And we, we shall die.
and Islam will wither away. and the
Englishman leaning over to hold his
loved India, will plant firm foot on the
banks of the Nile, and sit in the seats of
the Faithful. and still that sleepless rock
will lie watching and watching the works
OF the new busy race, with those same
sad earnest eyes, and the same tranquil
mien everlasting. You dare not mock
at the Sphynx.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1870-09-21

The Cuban bonds. of which much has
been heard, are held at twenty-five cents
on the dollar, and are chiefly in the
hands Of Cubans and other friends of
the cause as subscriptions to the fund
for carrying on the revolution, and not
for any expected profit from the bonds
themselves. The securities nre in de-
nominations of 800, $500, 1000 and
Us, 1000, bearing seven per cent. interest,
payable in gold when the United States
recognize the repnblic, or the war with
Spain is ended. The total issue is about
s3,00O,000, of which thirds have
been negotiated in some form, leaving
abou4 81, 600, 600 still available.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1870-09-21

GEORGE +. BOGGs, Secretary.
JOHN L. DARBY, NJ. D., Medical Adviser.
AUGUSTINE I. SMYTUE, Solicitor.
JAMES CONNER, Counsel
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1870-09-21
BAD BLOOD"
1.-THE LIFE IS THE BLOOD"

ENROM it we derive our strength, beauty and
IL mental capabilities. 1t il the centre Of
our being, around which rcvolvcs all that
makes existence happy. When this source is
corrupted, tho painful effects aro visible in
many shapes, prominent among which is
II o f L A.
This s taint or infection Of the human
organism, and probably no ono is wholly free
from it. 1t exhibits itself in various shapes
as Ulcers and Sores, Decayed Bonee. Diseased
Scalp. Sore Eyes, Weak and Diseased Joints,
st. Vitns' Dance, Foul Discharges from the
Nostrils, Eruptions, Glandular SwellingB,
Throat Affections, Rheumatism, Heart Afiec-
tions, Nervous Disorders, Barrenness, Disor-
ders of the Womb, Dropsy, Syphilitic Affec-
tiionss, Liver Complaint. Salt. Rheum, Dyspap.
sia, Neuralgia, LOSS of Manhood and General
Debility.
1t has been tho custom to treat these d.
seases with Mercury and other Mineral sub
stances, which, though ometimes producing
cure, often prove injurious, and entail mise
ry in after life. The long known injurious
properties of these ao-called Alternatives and
purifiers has led the philanthropical man of
science to explore the arena of nature, the re-
suit Of which has been the discovery of vege-
table products which posses the power Of
eradicating these taints from the Blood.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1870-09-21
South Carolina Bank and Trust Co..
OF COLUMBIA

I'm building formerly occupied by Carolina
National Bank,/
BUY, SELL and EXCHANGE all Issues of
GOVERNMENT BONDS, at current market
rates, also COIN and COUPONS, and execute
orders for the purchase and sale of Gold. and
all first-class securities, on commission.
ISSUE CERTIFICATES OF DEpOSIT nav
able on demand, or at fixed date. bearing
interest, and available in all parts of The
United States.
ADVANCES made to our dealers, on an
proved collaterals, Mt market rates of interest.
COLLECTIONS made everywhere in the
United States, Canada and Europe, and Ex-
change bought and sold:
Dividends and Coupons collected.
HARDY SOLOMON, President.
&C. RoATn, Cashier. June 80 3mo
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1870-09-21

ehc'1, falling hair checked, and bald
ness often, though not always, cured
ny its use. Nothing can restore the
har where the folliclcs are destroyed
or the glands atrophicd and dccayed.
but such as remain can ho saved for
usefulness by this application. Instead
of fonling the hair with pasty scAi-
mcnt' it will keep it clean and vigorous.
lis occasional use will prevent tic hair
from turning gray or falling off, and
consequently prevent badness. Free
from those dclctcrious substances which
make some preparations dangerous, and
injurious to the hair, the Vigor can
only benefit but not harm it, If wanted
merely for
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1870-09-21
CITIZENS SAVINGS BANK
SOUTH CAROLINA
Deposits of Sl and Upwards Received

INTEREST ALLOWED Attic RATEot
ON CER1IFICA 7ES OF DEPOSIT
AND SIX PER CENT. COM
PO OUNDED EVERY SIX
MONTHS ON Il ACCO UNITS.
OFFICERS.
VIM. Martin, President.
John John 2. 2. THOMAS, rStmeu; Vico-Presidents.
A. G.. Brenizer, Cashier.
John O. B. Smith, Assistant Cashier.
Directors.
Wade Hampton, Columbia.
William Martin, Columbia.
F. w. McMaster, Columbia
A. O. Haskell Columbia.
j. P. Thomas, Columbia.
Il. II. Heinitsh, Columbia.
John B. Palmer, Columbia.
Thomas E. Gregg, Columbia.
]. Eli Gregg, Marion.
G.. T. Scott, Newberry.
w. G.. Msyes, Newbcrry.
3. 81. Rutledge, Charleston.
Daniel Ravenel, Jr.. Charleston.
Mechanics, Laborers, Clerks, Widows. Or
Phans and others may here deposit their say.
ings and draw liberal rate of interest there
on. Planters, Professional Mon and Trustees
wishing to draw interest on their funds nnt;I
they require them for business or other pur-
poses: Parents desiring to set apart small
sums for their children. and Married Women
and Minors (whose deposits can only be with
drawn by themselves, or, in case of death. by
their legal representatives wishing to Law
aside funds for future use. are here afforded
an opportunity of depositing their means
where they will rapidly accumulate. and. at
the Same time, be subject to withdrawal when
needed Aug 1S
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1870-09-21

VIM. McBURNEY, President.
+. ?. ALEXANDER, Vice Pres. and Actuary.
>; +: GILMER, Yice-P., resident Ill Georgia.
L. NfE HUTCHINSON, Vico-Prcsidont, resi-
dent in North Carolina.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1870-09-21

Many find it hard to understand how
O great nation like France can be over
run in month, so as to appear almost
as powerless as was degenerated Rome
before Alario Or Attila. But, setting
aside the advantages of superior strategy
and military organization, there are rea-
sons for the phenomenon that On inspec-
ton OF the German newspapers easily
discloses. We read in one, for instance,
that the entire clerical force of q certain
public office is away with the army; in
another part of the same journal wo dis
cover that all the assistants of the Berlin
Chemical Laboratory. seven in number.
are also absent in the field. We find
elsewhere that the lectures at tho Uni
versity in Gil the principal departments
have been discontinued, including the
military, agricultural and architectural
schools. The upper forms of the gram
mar schools, even, havo sent many of
their pupils into the ranks-one Of them
no less than eighteen out OF forty. From
these details, and many more like them,
we gather the true solution OF the mys-
terry. Germany practically made q levy
en- nadsse at the outset, instead Of waiting
to do 80 until she had fought doubtful
or, losing campaign.-Neto York Times
STEAM ON COMMON RoADs.-The prac-
ticability of using steam on common
roads appears at last to have been tho
roughly tested i'll Scotland, where the
success of Mr. r. W. Thompson's road
steamers, after various trials, has earned
for them the endorsement of the most
skeptical. A six-horse road steamer has
been running for several months from
Aberdeen, distance of four miles, over
o wretched road, to the Kittock Flour
Mills. In many parts of tho road the
grade is one in eight, over which the
steam engine draws ten tons with great
ease at the rate of three miles and half
an hour. When we have canals nayi-
gated by steamboats,, and locomotives
run on common roads, ''trade and
travel will increase ''beyond express
sion"