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Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-04-15
GRANT 4 TEMPERANCE NAN.

Reforms are on the increase everywhere,
but are more vigorously prosecuted in the
quiet places of the land. They carry intlu-
ence and weight when led off by prominent
men at the central points OF political and
social power. Such is the condition OF the
temperance cause at the present time. And
the whole country should rejoice that tenn.
perance prevails in the most prominent
place at the National Capital, and numbers
among lis adherents some of our most noted
men. Formerly Washington might have
been called the headquarters Of drunken
ness, but better condition of atfAirs is be.
ginning. The Hon. Henry Wilson, tina,
s,ann,h apostle of temperance, in late ad
dress, said (:
''In spite Of much that is discouraging
and an increase Of drinking in some circles
on the whole there is great progress. There
was FIVE times as much drinking in Congress
when he entered the Senate fourteen wears
ago, as there is now. And those that M W
come into Congress from the South have
not brought so much with them. Liquor
shops are now banished from the Na,iona
Capitol. This is a new thing, and grea
Improvement. There are also six Thousand
| pledged temperance men in Washington
Two-hirds OF the dram shops have also beer
closed
And he thanked God that We now have
a President of these United States who does
no, drink drop and a ce-President who
does not drink; and Secretary Of the
Treasury who is a temperance man, ano
who is not in league with the whisky ring
We already see something of the effect Of
this in the improved condition of the reye
nue. aud the Treasury. II Progress.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-04-15
Senator scycls not Literally in
Jeff. DaVis>s Seat.

Although the colored Senator represents
the same State which Jefferson Davis rep
resented before the war, yet it is not possi.
bic for him to occupy exactly the same seat
which the great rebel sat in for that was
destroyed the first year Of the rebellion.
a gentleman now in this city Informs me
that he was in the Senate chamber one day
in April. 1861. soon after the arrival OF
Col. Jones regiment. the Massachusetts
Sixth. which had run the gauntlet of the
rebel attack at Baltimore on the nineteenth
of ,ha, month; and he heard some of the
soldiers vociferously inquire which chair
had been occupied by jeff. Davis and.
when IL was pointed out to them, be saw
them smash it into kinc|ing-wooa. the
soldiers used to while away part of the
time by holding mock sessions. putting
wag in the chair of the presiding officer,
starioning soldiers as doorkeepers, intro
ducing bills, resolutions. orders. reports. &C..
and making huresque speeches. They
had a pretty gay time of it, Woshington
Correspondent Of Boston Commonwealth.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-04-15
The First Iowa Legislature.

Charles Negus, of Fairfield, is writing a
series of articles for the 1nnals Of Lora-
We copy the following from his last produc
ton under the head, The Early History Of
Iowa."
"At the first legislature Of the territory
there was great deal of sparring between
the members of ;hat body, apd the Gever-
nor and Secretary of the Territory. This
difficulty frs, commenced with the Secreta-
ry. This council passed resolution requl.
RING the Secretary to furnish their body with
knives, stamps, .olders, tin cups, &c. The
Secretary not being able at the time to fur
uish these articles, addressed commnni-
cation TO the Council on the subject, in
which they we're informed that the Secreta-
nv had made arrangements to procure the
necessary stationery for the use of the legis-
lature, in Cincinnati, but owing to the
STAGE of low water in the Ohio, the things
ordered had not been received. The Sec
re,ary in his communication said, "The
navigation of the Ohio, was entirely suspen-
dcd this was the act Of God whose holy
name is pronounced with deep reverence
and to whose holy will it is our duty to sub
nit. Uume II power cannot resist the dis
pensation of His providence, nor can human
wisdom coun,eract His unfa,homed de
| signs" The Secretary Informed the coun-
ell that he had been to st Louis, "and re-
turned in spite of every perll;' that much
| exerton had been made to procure knives
in Burlington, but said he, "knives Of
suitable finish and quality could not be pro-
cured in town, nor can sufficient knives OF
any quality be obtained and the Secre airy
| could not make knives, If he could. he
would with expedition ard pleasure;' that
s.it was the earnest and anxious wish OF the
Secretary that all the members should have
knives, and stamps and folders. and all and
singular such thing or things device or de-
vices what ever, as may facilitate the opera
ton of the hands in yielding assistance to
deihera,ion of the heads that in relation
10 .sha, part OF the resolution which related
10 extra inks,anAs and tin patty pans. can,
and shall be promptly complied with
"This communication OF the Secretary
greatly insulted the dignity of the council.
and the matter was referred to special
committee. of whom Stephen Hempstead
(afierwarls Governor) was chairman. The
committee, after due delib ration, made
their report, in which they st forth that the
Secretary's communication was 'of such q
nature as to call forth n severe animadver
! sioa upp its tone and spirit" tia. '''h,
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-04-15
Reduction of the Debt by Accident.

Our national debt is undergoing reduc.
ton in other ways besides those indicated in
the monthly debt statements Of the Secre.
tary of the Treasury. The varions forms
of paper money issued by the government
in the process of circulation are worn out,
lost, burned, or destroyed in other ways, SO
that very considerable percentage of them
will never be redeemed. OF the old postal
currency, the first issue of paper money in
denominations less than one dollar, more
than four millions and half have never
been presented for payment, and it is esti.
mated that at least one-half of this amount
never will be! OF the second issue three
and half millions are outstanding, and
not less than one-thrd Of this is supposed
to have been destroyed! OF the third Sc.
res nearly seventeen millions are vet un-
redeemed. and about a fourth Of this is
probably where the treasury viii never be
troubled with it. Altogether, more than
seven and half millions of fractional cur.
rency have disappeared, and 20 the govern
ment arr the same as paid. More than
eleven millions of the demand notes issued
under the acts of July, 1861, and February,
1862, are standing upon the books of the
treasury, and not less than half this amount,
it is estimated, has been lost by FIRE, ship
wreck or other disaster. In the same way
the legal-tender notes of the early issues,
which have been in circulation for seven
years or more. have suffered so that five
millions or more of them will never be pre-.
sented for redemption. In addition to all
these there are more than one hundred
thousand dollars of the funded debt of the
wars of the revolution AMI of 1872, which
are still computed as part Of the national
debt. although not a dollar of it has been
presented Tor payment for many years. The
process of destruction still goes on and the
treasury is relieved by ii some millions year
ly- Boston Commonwealth
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-04-15

evident intent of that communication was
not only to treat the resolution adopted by
the council with irony and contempt, but
at the same time to convey the idea that the
articles asked for by the resolution. were
unnecessary and unimportant." The re-
port went on to show that the hoage in
which they held their deliberations wasn't
properly furnished; that the Secretary had
used his influence To prevent the council
from obtaining things without his sancton;''
and "that the honorable Secretary of the
territory, might rest assured that the pres
ent Legislature will not tamely submit to the
insults and derisions of any officer Of the
territory, and they at all times will defend
to the last their honest rights. and the liber-
ty of the people, whom they have tie honor
to represent.
This report Of the committee was unani-
mously adopted.
The controversy about knives, &c, thongh
fercely commenced, did not last long. The
Secretary, through the Intervention of Judge
Wilson, apologized to the council and with
drew the oljectional paper, and the council
let the insult to their dignity pass withou,
further notice.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-04-15
A Satisfactory Financial TransaC.
tiOn

A singular financial transaction occur
red in one of the dock Offices a day or two
since. By some means or other it happen
ed that the Office boy owed one of the
clerks three cents, the clerk owed the cash
ier two cents, and the cashier owed the Of
fee boy two cents. One dav last week the
Office boy having cent in his pocket, con-
cluded to diminish his debt, and therefore
handed the nickel over to the clerk, who. in
turn, paid half of his d. bt by giving the
coin 70 the cashier The latter handed the
cent back to the Office boy, remarking,
Now only owe you one cent" The Of
flee boy again passed the cent to the clerk.
who pas ed it to the cashier, who
passed it back again to the office
boy, and the latter individual squared
all accounts by paying it to the clerk
thereby discharging his entire debt. Thus
it may be seen how great is the benefit to
be derived from single cent, if only ex-
pended judiciously.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-04-15
THE WORD ssOREY.,

The Rerolution thus amusiugly treats of
the word "obey' as used in the marriage
service:
All praise to the Methodist Church The
Episcopal service is more at logserheads
with time ,hln any other now eXtant in civ
ilized nations. 1t rot only still clings to
the word 'obey,' but it has most humlha-
ting act in giving the bride away. We were
never more struck with lis odions and ludi-
crous features than on once seeing y tall,
quecnly looking woman. magnihcently ar,
rayed, married by one Of the ,iniest priests
that ever donned sulplce or gown iven
away by the smallest guardian that ever
watched womaus fortunes, to the teeblest,
blnes,-looking little groom ,ha, ever placed
a wedding ring on a bridal finger. Seeing
these Lil,puts round her We thought when
the little priest said, "Who gives this wo-
man to this man p that she would take the
responsibility. and say, do; bat no, there
she stood calm. cool. like an automa,on, as
if it were no affair Of hers, while the It'll
guardian, placing her hand in that Of the
little groom. saws, Il do" Thus was this
stately woman banded about ly :hree puny
men, oil of whom she might have gathered
up in her arms and borne off to their res.
pec,ive places Of abode.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-04-15
The HoUsEKEEpER,s LULLABY

Sleep. my own darling,
Bye, baby, bye;
Mother is with thee,
Bye, baby, bye.
There, baby. (Oh, how the wild winds wall J
Hush, baby. Turning to sleet and hail
All, how the pine-tree means and matters =
l wonder if Ellen will think OF the shutters
Sleep, my own darling,
Bye, baby, bye;
Mother is with thee,
Bye, baby, bye.
Rest thee. (she couldn't have left on the
Down in the parlor? There's so much to show
Bye bye, my sweetest. Now the rains pour
ing!
Is it wind or the dining room fire that's roar
ing?)
Sleep, my own darling,
Bye, baby, bye;
Mother is with thee,
Bye, baby, bye.
How lovely his forehead my own blessed
pet!-
He's nearly asleep. (Now I mustn't forget
That pork in the brine, and the stair-rods to-
God shield him forever from trouble and sor-
Sleep, my own darling,
Bye, baby, bye;
Mother is with thee,
Bye, baby bye.
Those dear little ringlets, silky nd bright
(I do hope the mullins will rise nice and light J
How lovely he is! (Yes, she said she could
Oh, what would do if my baby should die!
Sleep my own darling,
Bye, baby, bye;
Mother is with thee,
Bye, baby, bye.
Dear Father, in Heaven, oh! spare him, /
My own precious baby! OTIS clearing away
at all,
We may have good drying, for once, after all. J
Sleep, my own darling,
Bye, baby, bye;
Mother is with thee,
Bye. baby, bye.
That sweet little hand, and soft, dimpled
cheek j..
Sleep, darling U'll have his clothes shorten
ed this week.
How tightly he's holding my dress I'm afraid
He'll wake when l move. There! his bed isn't
made.
Sleep, my own darling,
Bye, baby, bye;
Mother is with thee.
Bye, baby, bye.
(No III tier the sofa will do for minute;
The arm -chair'd be better, if puss wasn't in it.
He's off now-the blessed How funny it seems
That an innocent baby should scowl in its
dreamsD
Sleep, my own darling,
There, baby, there;
Mother will lay thee
Sn in the chair.
dies settled at last. But | cant leave him SO,
Though l ought to be going this instant, l
know.
There's everything standing and waiting down
stairs;
All me, but mother is numbered with cares !
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-04-15
DUELlNG.

At certain evening party, at which Sid
ney Smith was present, the conversation
turned upon dueling. One of the party
told of an Irish clergyman who was much
offended at being called "pluralis,,'' and
said, "1f you don't take care you may lis-
cover am duels,." Sidney Smith took
Ills up and said, 81 suppose there is scarce
ly clergyman in Ireland who has not beer,
out. lam told they settle these matters
when the afternoons service is over. I've
seen parsons challenge, Sir, meet me N
the first Sunday after the Epiphany An
other story on the same subject was of a
wel-knnwn and distinguished notary at
Paris, who. while breakrasting at the Cafe
de Foy, indulged in some loud animadver-
sons upon Marshal Marmounts conduct at
Essoune. Sir, you sha: give me satisac-
ton said, s=ddenly, another consommateur
present, ard who hastily approached the
table with his moustache erect in anger.
Are you Marshal Marmount? quietly in-
quired the rotary. Il have not that hohor,
but | am his chief aia-de camp 'Give me
your card, then, sir; l will send you my
head clerk
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-04-15
AHRAHAM LINCOLN AND TIE
lBEIsNIAN.

There lived in Springfield. Ill.,, in 1850,
aud probably lives there still an Irish day
laborer named John McCarty, an intense
Democrat. Some time after the Presiden-
tial election. Mr.. Lincoln was walking along
the public square. and John was sh"veling
ON, the gutter. As the President elect ap-
preached, McCar,y rested on his shovel. and,
holding on, his hand. said hlun,lv, AN so
yer elected President, are We? Faith an il
WASH, bv nv vote at allr "Wel. yes
John" replied Mr.. Lincoln, shaking hands
with John, cordially, "'he papers say am
elected, hu, il scysus odd whua YOU opposed
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-04-15

THE 1olo (Cal. Mail relates the follow .
ing at the expense of DIR. Lucky. Principal
of the State Norm School: "The Doci, T
is pous, conscientious and earnes. m n,
and has taken a great interest iii the e-
fare of the conslcrs in The State Prison. He
lately visited the State Senate, and ha wing
been requested to open with prayer, d so
as follows, forge,fnl Of the situation %
Lord, we pray Thee that Thy mercies may
be extended to these poor men who have
been sent here from all parts of the S ate.
Have mercy upon Them, we beseech Thee.
while they are here serving out the terms
for which they were sent ; and when they
have served and are dismissed from these
walls, may they return to their homes better
men, and in time may they become useful
and upright citizens and honorable mem
bers of society. Amen At this junctnre
a member from Yolo rose and said: Mr..
President, l move to strike out Yolo coun-
ty.'"
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-04-15

mc." "Well, Mis,her Lincol,i," said John,
dropping bis voice lest some brother Demo
crat should hear the confession, II am glad
you got it, after all. It's moighry little
peace I've had wild Bildy for vo,n' t;ornnst
ye; ar if ye'd bin bate she'd driv me from
ibe shanty, as sure's Tie worrold.' 'Giye
my compliments to Blddy, JOHN, and tel
her III think seriously of woman suffrage,
said Mr.. L., with a smile, as he passed On
to bis uiiice.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-04-15

What a million is worth in some minds
may be Judged from these two bon nots,
which have just come to light. Hope, the
celebrated London banker, who was suffer.
ing from an inexorable malady which pre-
vented him from eating, seeing a friend at
work on chop, exclaimed with accents Of
emotion, stopping his friends hand as it
was conveying piece of chop on a fork
to his mouth. Cherished friend. / would
give a million to be abe to eat that chop
as thou art doIng.' And NJ. Nathaniel
Rothsehild, who was paralyzed. on hearing
OF an accident to his brother, from fAli
from his horse, exclaimed, "Ah. how hap
py he must be 10 be able to get on horse
back, at the risk even Of breaking his neck
by a fall. l would give million TO be ahle
to lisk as much.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-04-15

''though l do expect he might have had his
pick among all the single women at the
Point; but out Of them all he choose me"
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-04-15
To All Whom it Nav Concern.

TO All WIUIN II MHy VUHCtFN.
] have rented the Store next west of the Post
i Office for Shop. where propose keeping
a live workman always ready for all kinds Of
Building or Small Johbing. | will also en-
deavor to keep up with the demand for
Te,7ys Uwirolled Washing Machines,
(Which please call and examine y also the Ia
test and best
Weather-strip,. for making Doors wind and
reather procf.
| also keep IN assortment of Mouldings for
builders, and will furnish extra sizes Of Sash
Doors and Blinds. All work warranted to give
satisfaction. A share of patronage solicited.
Farmers and Others contemplating building
early next season, will do well to give cal
D. S. PAGE.
Independence, Nov. "a, '69. 22-3m
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-04-15

GLOBE HOUSE FOR SALE.
VTNHE undersigned offers for sale the above
House. located Main Street. between
Court and Elizabeth. House is 27xjS feet two
stories, roomy and comfortable. and has a
good well and cellar attached. Inquire on
premises of
3l-tf p. McCORISTIN.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-04-15


Are prepared to give prompt and reliable infor-
nation relating to the title of any real proper
ty in the County.
The Abstract consists of a set of books which
show the Origjnai Entry of each scprate tract
of land and every subsequent conveyance of
the same the kind of Deed, whether full War
ranty, Special Warranty or Quit Claim, with
any and all imperiections in description, form
or acknowlcdg gment carefully noted: also all in
eumbranccs. including Mortgages Bonds, Trust
Deeds, life Leases, Tax Tides and Tax Sales,
and Judgment Liens. 1t is surely wisdom on
the part Of the purchaser,to know what the title
of his land is before he pr'chtseS and thus avoid
any trouble in the future.
Several tn nuSand acres of wild land & several
Valuable Improved Farms For Sale,
in different parts Of the County. Also number
of Lots and Dwellings il the Town Of Inde>
pendencc.
". G. 4 J. Il. DONNAT.
Pensions, and all kinds of " ar Claims, col
lected promptly. nltf
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-04-15
IAND FOR SALE.

1i,O acres of improved land, containing g
l w good dwelling and barn, timber and
water. Will be sold low and on easy terms.
Also, 1000 acres of unimproyed prairie, in
lots to suit purchasers.
GEO. II. SPEASE,
sc If Montour IIonse, Independence, Ia.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-04-15
Farm For Sale.

T hereby offer for sale my farm, situated q
miles east of Independence, comprising
1888 acres of the best of prairie land. all fenced
and under good cultivation. well watcred, with
good house and barn, sheep barn, corn and hog
house. and other out buildings, fine young
orchard in bearing tog' thcr with small fruit
in good quantity. The farm with GO acres of
excellent timber will be sold all together, or di-
yjdcd to suit purchasers. 1t will be sold cheap
and on easy terms. Inquire of the subscriber
on the promises.
35-tf &c. OZTAS.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-09-19
apRsuAn Ns,raEgs.
NJ AUaUsTs2s, 1870.
NEW GooDs! NEW GOoDsl

--...----~-.-~,T., r. PRICE & CO.
are daily opening for September sales, either IT,
tail or wholesale, 5aS
New lines OF choice PRINTS at 10. 1910, &C..
BLACK Mob AIR and ALPACAs, every grade;
IRISH LINEN (all linenl, LINEE SHEET1NGs
TABLE DAMASKS, NAPKINS and TOWEL
INGs,
MOURNING GOODS "a speciality;
BLACK BOMBAZINEs, BLACK DELAINEs,
BLACK TAMIsE, BLACK BARATHEA,
ENG .IsH GRAPE Wells, WIDOWS Wells,
LOVE Wells, ENGLISH GRAPE. ard HAT
GRAPE, BACK KID GLOVES, none bu'
best kept by this house;
Elegant BLACK GRO GRAIN and other SILKS
on hand and more expected these goods VIII
be sold mt old rates, although the European
war has advanced them Rre7tly;
FREsCd CORSETs, UMBRELLAS,
LACE COLLARS, BUCK GAUNTLETs,
THREAD GAUNTLETS,
WATERPROOF CLOTH, SoOOL COTTON,
CLOTHS, CASsInERES, &C., &C.,
STAPLE GOODS, COTTON sHEETING,
BLEACHE0 COTTONs, BROWN COTTONs,
PILLOW COTTON. LINEN BOSOM SHIRTS.
FLANNEL and MERINO SHIRTS, &C., &C.;
all sold at very lowest lrket rates. either whole
sale or retail. T. K. PElCE u co.,
ll0l corner Main ard Eleventh streets,
au2s nearly opposite rost-oflce.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-09-19
aKsr,1aaa rsrrTrEs.
wTRUsT WHAT TIME HA'

<
sANCTroEEn-Them maxim th"t the voice OF he
people is the voice of the divinity may In some
cases be oren to doubt but the testimony OF honest
and enlightened witnesses extending through .
series OF wears, and all to the same purport, ID
worthy OF credence, admits Of no question. Upon
such testimony the reputation o! HOSTETTER'S
STOMACH BITTERS as antfdote and cure for
MANY ailments Is based. During the twenty years
that It has been before the world nnnmerable pre-
parations intendedto compete with ithave gone up
like rockets and come down the extingu'sheo
sticks Meanwhile the progress ofthat incompara-
BILE tonic has been swift and steady-al ways up
ward andonward like the eagles flight. It's intro
ductio, produced revolution in therapeutics
and It proved to be one OF those salutary revolu-
lions that cannot go backwards. To-day HOS
LETTERS BITTERS Is one Of the most popular
remedies In christendom, and commands larger
sale than any other medicinal preparation, domes-
tic or imported. on this side OF the Atlantic. AS
cure for dyspepsia bilious disorders nervous al
fections, general debility, and as preventive OF
epidemic fevers takes precedence of every other
remedy. This fact should teach the ambitious
country Dealers who ende1vor to foist their local
abortions on the public in It's stead, how futile
their small attempts to cajole the community must
necessarilybe. W here the game fish have falieo
there Is no chance for the "suckers."
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