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Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-05-20
The origin OF women Clcrkships.
From the New York World

From the New York World
General Spinner's account of the begin
ming of the present system Of female en-
poymeut in the Treasury, is that female
employees were smuggled in. When Treas
ury notes were first issued, four Of them
were engraved on sheet, and it was nee
essary that they should be separated with
shears before sending them ont ofthe Treas
ury. II went to Mr.. Chase said General
Spinner, "and said to him. woman can
use scissors better than man, and she'll
do it cheaper. | want to employ women to
cut these notes. Mr.. Chase assented heart
ily, the more so that the attention of every
one in Washington was then very specially
called to the number of women once in COM
Portable and in many cases atlluent circum-
stances, who were in absolute want. IL the
city many well known residents were re-
ducea TO privaton almost Immediately after
the war broke out, and from desolated Nir-
ciuia, families came by hundreds, demand
ing food for themselves and their little
ores.
Women came who had lived handsomely
in the neighborhood Of Washington. whose
he mes were destroyed and who actually
had not the means to procure Il shelter. 10
these, whenever possible, llaces were given
as clippers" aud SO the first foothold was
gained. Those who needed work received
il, and political influence was never brought
into the question. But this was no light
employment, easy as ''cuttirg paper" may
sound Incessant use Of the shears made
warts and blisiers on many delicate hands
the number of hours service required was
regulated by the pressure of business, and
often these ladies were kept until dark at
their work and obliged sometimes 10 retarn
to the department after night. These ar-
pointments were made informally and had
no official existence. Females were not
mentioned in appropriation bills until a
year or so later. Those first employed du-
ring 1862 were paid ont Of the fund for
temporary or additional clerks, ut the rate
Of 5000 per annum.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-05-20
Scene in u Scho0l.ROOn j.

Said master Beach to Willie Smith,
"Your hand, sir, in twinkling."
Said Willie Smith to master Beach,
"Twill hurt, sir, am thinking.
"And if twill answer just us well,
I'll give my hand to Lilly Boil.
You know 'twont hurt me near SO bad,
And Lilly, dear, will be SO glad
The master looked 50 sweet,
As if he'd just been kissed;
And said in milder tones,
"Tho school is now dismissed
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-05-20

BrrcnER's InEA or 4 BoY.-At twelve,
at fourteen certainly, a hoy is capable Of
taking care of himself out of doors. He
ought to be able to drive a horse, to climb
the highest tree, TO swim skillfully, to carry
a gun safely and to use it Alright, to be of
such manly disposition as not to provoke
attack, or, if wan,only assa,led, TO have such
a courageous way Of using himself as that
the same miscreant will not choose to med
die with him the second time. Nimble Of
hand, quick Of foot strong Of lons, patient
of fatigue, loving action for mere luxury
this is The boy that pious mother finds ii
not hard to train Christianity and when to
this outward freedom is added the self.con
troll which true religion gives, he will grow
up such man as the State needs-as good
men honor-and true women iervently love
Christian Union.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-05-20

Dyspepsia cured for So is the cheering
announcement of an advertisement emana-
ting from that city Of ideas, Boston. The
cure is indicated in two little wood cuts,
giving life-lke representation of wood.
saw and the saw horse. This treatment is
recommended to be taken once or twice per
day-"sure cure guaranteed or money re.
funded.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-05-20
Farm For Sale.
To Farmers & Stock Men.

OWNERS of Young Stock are hereby in
~ formed that the undersigned is prepared
to Castratc animals in n safe and skillful
manner. Application may be made to me
personally or by letter, at Otterville, or
through the Independence ?. O.
40.3m W. O. CURTIS.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-05-20

Benjamin Franklin being in company
once with three gardeners who were no,ori-
ous liars, and wanting to experiment a
little in human nature, promised TO reward
the one who should tell him the greatest lie.
The first said that he never told lie !; the
second averred that he could not tell one;
the third candidate, however. proved him
self the bes. adep, In the art, and obtained
the prize, FOR be assured the philosopher
that both his competitors had just told him
the truth
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-05-20

A farmer named Chilson, living near
Girard, Ohio, thinking to rid his cornfeld
Of troublesome ground hog, managed to
adninister to the quadruped dose of
strychnine which killed him nearly Instantly.
The carcase was suspended to a, tree. where
the crows soon espied the savory bit ard
proceeded to appease their arpe,ltss. AZ
ter partakiug Of the meal, the crows would
fly 4 short distance as if in agony, and fall
dead to the ground. The bones. being
thoroughly stripped Of the flesh, remained
exposed 10 the bleaching influence Of sun.
shine, rain aud frost, for nearly two years.
when, falling 10 the ground, a higkE-pised
dog masticased parts Of them, aud did in
ten minutes afterwards.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-05-20
ROBERT GRESSLER.

Opposite the Presbyterian Church, west
side river, near Mill,
Main Street. Independence, Ioma.
Clocks, Watches, Watch Chains, &c.,
Sold and Repaired at the Very
Lowest Prices.
Having learned his 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 manner, quickly and
cheaply. 36-tf
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-05-20

Although il is well-es.ablished fact that
two thirds of the dyspepsia under which
american communities suffer sire due TO IL
cooked food. of which fried meats are the
most pernicious, thousands OF families hang
fast 10 the destructive frying.pan with II
fondness that is seldom surpassed. A pound
Of fried meat does not contain 81 much nu-
triment as four ounces Of broiled meat, but
in the face of this fact, the old settlers will
have their fry, and many of their descend.
ants are demoralized by the example.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-05-20

The story gees that some years since a
doctor Of divinity, Of Boston, gentleman
whose face indicates generous living, while
upon an exchange, early on Sunday morn.
ing. took stroll through the streets by way
of constitutional" His attention was at
tracted by man who was standing on a
corner, and evidently suffering from the ef
fects Of hard drinking the night before.
The doctor passed on, but strangely enough
soon again met the same fellow, and pass.
ed him, only TO encounter him again in an
other street. At the third meeting the
drouthy fellow, evidently mistaking the OBJ
ject of the doctors early walk, accosted
him with this remark, Il say, old fellow,
there is..'l q single one open, is there.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-09-30

enhall street to this very day. Capt.
Cutie was one David Mainland,
master of merchantmen, who was
introduced to Dickens on the day
when, with Thomas Chapman,
Daniel Maclisc, John Leech,
Thomas Powell, and Samuel Rogers,
he went to see Crosby Hall, Bishop
gate street.
In David Copperfeld the striking
character of wilkins Micawber, who
was always waiting for something
to turn up, was believed by many
who thought themselves competent
to decide, to have been the authors
attempt to represent his own father!
1t was said that the elder Dickens
knew and did not wholly disapprove
of the sketch. 1t will be remember
ed by the readers of David Copper
field, that though Mr.. Micawber is
represented as careless in money
matters, apt to get into debt, and
addicted to get out of it by means
Of bills and notes of hand, he never
says or does anything at variance
with morality and probity. He is
eternally waiting for something to
turn up, and shifting, as best he
can, in the meantime. But he is
never mean, false nor dishonest,
and it is his keen sense of the right
that eventually places him in tri-
umphant antagonism with that
precious limb of the lava dis
grace to an honorable profession
Mr.. Uriah Heep. Mr.. Traddles,
the hcro's youthful friend, who
finally is spoken of as the next
judge, is supposed to have been in
tended for the late Sir L. n. Tai
ford, the authors oldest and truest
friend. The sketch is scarcely com
plimcntary.
In Bleak House at least three
characters are said to have been
drawn from real life. These are
Esther Summerson, Boythornc, and
Harold Skimpole. Among parties
who ought to have known Esther
Summerson, who tells so much Of
the story of Bleak House, is believed
to bear great resemblance to Miss
Sophia Iselin, author of a volume of
poems published in ls47. Her
sister, protegc of Charles Lamb,
was married to Edward Moxon,
the publisher, who benefited largely
by Samuel Rogers testamentary
provision. Sophia Iselin has no
cause to complain of her full length
in Bleak House. Boythorne was
Landor, and Skimpole had some
traits of Leigh Hunt.
X. S. Mackenzie.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-09-30
A Long Walk.

In 1882, Thomas Penn contracted
with Teedyuscuing and some others
for title to all the land in Pennsyl-
vania, to be taken off by parallel OF
latitude from any point as far as the
best of three men could walk in a
day, between sunrise and sunset,
from certain chestnut tree, at or
near Bristol in northwest direc-
ton. Care was taken to select the
most capable for such Il walk. The
choice fell on James Yates, a native
of Bucks county, tall slim man, OF
much agility and speed Of foot; Sol
ONION Jennings, a yankee, remarka-
bly, stout and strong; Edward Mar
shall, native of Bucks county, a
noted hunter, chain carrier, &C., a
large, heavy set, and strong boned
man.
The day was appointed and the
champions notified. The people col
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-09-30
From the Little Corporal.
The Little Pet.

I'm just wee bit lsssie, with lassie's winsome
And worth my weight in solid gold, my Uncle
Johnny says,
My curly little nodde holds thimble full OF
sense;
Not quite as much as SOlOmon's-but his was so
immense!
know that sugar-plums are sweet, THAT no, my
And when I'm big I'll always wear my pretty Sun
And s can Count count-reven, six nine, hve-and say
Now have you any tafy, dear, that you could give
to met
I'm Bridget's Torment of her life, that makes her
brain run Wild"
And mammals Darling elf" and grandma's
And Uncle Johnny's .'Iouch me not,' and papa's
Egyptian queen;"
make them stand about, you see; that must be
what they mean.
For opening hard, old, stony hearts, have two
precious keys,
And one IT, o, thank you, sir the others, If you
please;
And if these do not answer, know another trick; !;
squeeze two mighty tear-drOps out-that melts
'cm pretty quick.
I'm sweet as any lily bed-and sweeter, too,
s'pOse;
But that's no reason why shouldn't rumple up
my clothes.
o, would be an angel, if an angel never cries,
Nor soils its pretty pinafore maxim nice dirt pics
I'm but little lassie, with thimbeful of sense !;
And as to being very wise, best make no pre-
tense;
But when am woman grown, now don't you
think I'll do,
II only just about as good as dear mamma and
yOuy
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-09-30
INDEPENDENCE NURSERY.

4 the Independence Nursery, one mile west OF
N this CITY, can be found good assortment of
the most hardy varieties of Grated Apple Trees
also Seeding Apple Trees; Early Richmond and
Egg, Lombard. Columbia Minor and Blue Plnms
Red and Yellow Siberian, Transcendent. Soulard,
Hyslop, Forbs and Tetopsky Crabs; Houghton
Seeding. Scotch and English Gooseberries; boo
little Black Cap. Purple Cane and Catawina Rasp-
berries; Concord and Clinton Grapes; Wilson'S,
Russell's Lannings White and French's Seeding
Strawberries; Currants. Roses, Flowering Al
monds, Snowballs. Gladiolas, Lilies. Dahlias,
Flowering Shrubs Weeping willows: Evergreens;
Verbenas, Sweet Potatoes, and In fact any and
be had from any other Nursery. will also order
on short nolce anything in the green house line,
from d. Willmot Scot of Gaena, Illinois, at cata-
ogue prices freight and express charges excepted,
Almost all of the above were grown and acclf-
mated here on our own grounds.
j. S. BOUCK,
2S-tf Proprietor.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-09-30

spicuous prominence those qualities
which have again shone forth, to the
great glory Of Prussia and the Ger
man cause, and to the signal discom-
future, if not confusion, Of their enc
mics. This is the man who guides
the great army which, repelling. the
invasion, has carried conquest into
the heart Of the invaders territory.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-09-30

lected at what they thought the first
twenty miles Of the Durham road, to
see them pass. First came Yates,
stepping as light as Il feather, accom-
panied by T. Penn and attendants on
horseback. After him, but out of
sight, came Jennings with a strong
steady. step; and not far behind,
Edward Marshall, apparently care
less, swinging hatchet in his hand,
and eating a dry biscuit. Bets ran
in favor Of Yates.
Marshal took biscuit to support
his stomach, and carried hatchet
to swing in his hands alternately,
that the action in his arms should
balance that in his legs, as he was
fully determined to beat the others,
or die in the attempt. He said he
first saw Yates in descending Dur
ham Creek, and gained on him.
Then he saw Yates sitting on log,
very tired; presently he fell off and
gave up the walk. Marshall kept on
and before he reached the Lehigh,
overlook and passed Jennings; wa
ded the river at Bethlehem, and hur-
ried on faster and faster by where
Nazareth stands, to the Wind Gap.
That was as far as the path had
been marked for them to walk on,
and there was a collection of people
waiting to see if any of the three
would reach it by sunset. He only
halted for the surveyor to give him
apocket- compass, and started again.
Three Indian runners were sent at-
ter him to see if he walked it fair,
and how far he went. He then pas
sed to the right of Pocono Mount
ain, the Indians finding it difficult
to keep him in sight, till he reached
Still Water; and he would have
gone few miles further but for the
water.
There he marked tree witnessed
by the three Indians. The distance
he walked between sun and sun, not
being on straight line, and about
thirty miles of it through woods,
was estimated to be from one hum
dred and ten to one hundred and
twenty miles. He thus won the
great prize, which was five hundred
pounds in money, and five hundred
acres Of land anywhere in the pur-
chase.
James Yates, who led the way for
the first thirty miles, or more, was
quite blind when taken out Of Dur
ham Greek, and lived but three days
attcrward. Solomon Jennings sur
yived but a few years. Edward
Marshall lived and died on Marshal's
Island in the Delaware River. He
arrived at about ninety years of age.
He was great hunter, and it is said
he discovered a rich silver mine,
rendering him and his family con-
nections affiucnt; but he never dis
closed where it was, and it continues
unknown to this day.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-09-30
d. C.. RACKUS.

TUNER AND REPAIRER of Pianos, Reed and
Pipe Organs. Meodeons. &c. Independence.
Iowa His long experience in the business of tun-
Ing and repairing musical instruments. gives Mr.
Backus entire confidence that he give perfect
satisfaction to all who may need his services. Or
ders may be left ut the Bazaar. 241y
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-09-30
ROBBERY GRESSLER,

VEATCH MAKER. opposite the Presbyterian
w Church. west side river. Mill. Main
RtreeR. Independence. Iowa. Clocks. Watches.
WAGk Chains, &C.. eOld and repaired at the very
lowest prices. Having learned his business in the
watch e1etory in Switzerland. and being well pro-
yided with tools and erial he is prepared to do
work in the best manner. quickly and cheaply.
36-f
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-09-30
Worth Reading.

WHY should buy your Groceries, Crockery;
w Glassware, WOOdenware, Yellow and
Rockingham Ware, &C., of Bennett, Eldridge q
Co. l.-..... -,
Because, giving no credit, they can and do sell
Mt the lowest living rates.
Because in no case do they wish to sell, unless
they give perfect satisfaction to their custom
ers.
Because they will sell you Glass Table Set
for IS Cts.
4 sett of Guns and Saucers for IS Cts.
4 lbs. of excellent Coffee for $l.W
g.. . Dried Blackberries for $l.W
8 - Dried Peaches for $!.W
81. F." Sugar for $lW
13 :. good White Fish for E.W
Because they will give you fair price Tor Butter,
Eggs, and farm produce generally, and sell you
anything in their line at as low prices as business
conducted on a strictly cash basis will permit
Call and examine our Goods and prices.
Burrs Building, next door to the new brick
Block, on Chatham St., Independence. Iowa.
7-1y BENNETT, ELDRIDGE 4 co.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-09-30
Who viii Sat tho Fashions.

The question, Who will care for
mother now? and other similar pa
thetic conundrums, have suddenly
become subordinate to the interro-
CATION, at once more important aud
more pathetic, Who will hereafter
set the fashions for the world? Eu-
genie, hitherto the queen Of fashion,
is an exile. The cable informs us
that she is with the captive Empc-
ror in Prussia, that she is in Bclgi-
um, and that she is also in Hastings,
England, with the fugitive Prince
Imperial Madame Olivier, who
contested with her the throne Of the
empire of dress, is also banished,
and is secreting her gauzes among
the Tyrolean Alps. The Princess
Mathildc, an eager follower, and, in
deed, sometimes leader, has retir-
ed more deliberately, and although
she lost nine-tcnths Of her baggage
in the tumult, she managed to get
off with sixty-two trunks, and sho
piloted these through Picardie and
the channel as gallantly as Perry
his boats on Lake Erie.
The question who will set the
fashions Of next winter and spring?
is Of vital moment to the women
who most do dress. They fool
sort of curiosity in the fall Of eIn.
pircs and the rise of republics, and
they shudder politely and sentimen-
tally at the torrent of blood that
rolls down the Moselle valley to tho
Rhine, but the interest in these tri-
fling matters is Of course subOrdi-
nate to that felt in the solution of
the great Gimp Question. How is
France to be governed? is prob +
lem Of some concern; but How are
Laccs to Hang next Spring? is tho
all-absorbing topic among People
who are Anybody. Are we to have
Peace: is second only to the more
vital question, Are we to have Pan
ierS:
The queen of fashion has been de-
throned, and Nine. Olivier, the
Dauphincss, has flown to Switzcr-
land. Worth, the man millincr, re-
mains, but his genius is in chains,
or he has no handsome princess to
execute his royal mandate. France
the republic will be France the ple-
beian, and the sceptre of fashion will
fall from her hand. England can
not hold it, for Victoria is too old
to accept the responsibility, and her
daughters are of quiet domestic
tastes, like their royal mother. 1t
will probably pass, with the new po-
litical prestige, to Prussia. From
some princess of Berlin our obse-
quious fashion-hunters will doubt
less hereafter accept their modes.
The Berlin Buzdr is already repub-
lishcd in New York, and New York,
Boston and Chicago merchants arc
ordering from Berlin instead of Pa
ris. Wee la bu1ateUe IHicagoP Post.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-09-30
1T, & E. II. GOTHARD.

nENTISTS, Independence. Iowa: invites the
attention of all desiring good dental wcrk.
All operations performed with ncatncss and dis
patch and on the most reasonable terms. oihce
IN Wilcox Building, above Morse's store. East
end of Bridge. l2-ti
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-09-30

Has in twenty years of close personal application
collected the largest stock of Russian and Siberian
Apples to be found on the American Continent,
now offers to the public these Indispensable varl-
ties the planting of which insures success III TINS
climate The grounds of my customers bear
abundant evidence of the fruitfnlness of these
Russian and Siberian varieties all Of which can be
obtained at low and reasonable rates, together
with a large and varied stock of all varieties Ol
nursery products, especially adapted to Northern
Iowa.
FRANK CARRELL and p. H1NMAN, Agents III
Buchanan County.
D. G. SABIN. General Agent for Central Iowa,
may be found at the Office of Hon. d. S. Lee In
dependence. Iowa. For further particulars ad-
dress the proprietor.
J. s. SHEARMAN,
1-tf Rockford, H.. Box sS.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-09-30

nRESS AND CLOAK MAKER is constantly in
Receipt of New Styles and Patterns. to which
she invites the attention of the Ladies OF TINS city
and vicinity Residence. Corner of Oak and indie
pendence Streets, West Side. 3-3m
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-09-30
DR.. H, H, HUNT, Nj. D.,

r licensed ACCTIONEER. Independence, To-
L i1wa= Will sell Real Estate and Persona! Prop
ertt Of every description Satisfaction Guaran-
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-09-30

DHYSIUAN AND SURGEON, Quasqueton
Iowa Lately returned from two wears
eXper-nc. in the most celebrated Female, Chill
dren's and General Hospitals oa the continent OF
Europe, and with the greatest living masters OF
,n.d;ar .ci.nc. S-tf
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-09-30
A. S, BEELS,
T. NJ. HUNT.

i Will attend Sales of Real and Personal prop
erty. on short notice in this and Fayete counties
Satisfaction Guaranteed 33-1y
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-09-30

C,URGEON AND HOMEOPATiIIST, Office in
- Wilcox Block. Residence opposite the new
Methodist Church. Office hours from ~ TO II \.
NJ and from , to 1 and to 2. NJ.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-09-30
Jesup Cards.
T. HI. HAWKINS,

A TTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW,
N Jesup Buchanan Co., Iowa. Coilecuons
promptly made and remtted. Real Estate po"sh'
and sold. 90 .r
Jan. -, 1869. '"-u
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-09-30

4 TTORNEY AT LAW. Office on corner of
"A Main and Walnut Streets, over Closes Store,
Independence, Iowa. Particular attention paid to
General Collections and matters before the Pro-
! hst. court 33-tf
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-09-30
. J. S. NICHOLSON,
DWIGHT FLOWER, A. n. M. D.,

Uff~ DENTIST. Independence
- Iowa. Office in Wilcox New Block
Main Street Up Stairs. lttf
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-09-30
d. d. HOLDRIDGE,

4 TTORNEYAT LAW, Notary Public and Real
n Estate Agent. Will give especial attention
to Collections. pay Taxes. Examine iltles, Soect
Rents, and sell Real Estate. Also. Licensed Gov
ernment Claim Agent. Will prosecute and collect
all claims against the Government, including PeI.
siOns Back Pay Bounty. &c. Office In the Caitall
Block, over Glass store.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-09-30
w IT. RART0N

4 TrORNEY AT LAW and General Land Agent,
n Independence. Iowa. Office in Wilcox Blk
Particular attention given to Collections, and Re-
mittances promptly made.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-09-30
DR.. A. HOBBIE,

OFFICE and Residence Corner of Court and
~ Blank SIS north of Catholic Church. 4i-tf