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Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-12-16
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THE STATE REGISTER,
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Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-12-16

DoN Piatt, one Of the scurviest OF
the journalistic nuisances who in
fest political circles in Washington,
was challenged the other dav by
Clinton Rice, of the Haytien lcga-
ton, to fight a duel, but declined.
BY 50 doing he missed most IA
vorable opportunity of doing the
country Il real service. This SER
vice would have involved nothing
more onerous than the placing of
himself in the direct line of Rice's
pistol, and there awaiting results.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-12-16
Business Prospects.

Business has been stagnant, az lite
generally, for several weeks, and is
duller than usual in Chicago. A
principal cause Of this situation is
undoubtedly to be found in the
peculiarit Of the weather Of the
year. The staple productions of
agriculture and fruits matured
earlier than usual. This is especial
ly true OF fruits. They were put on
the market, by the producers, about
month earlier than usual, on the
average. Then the fall has been
unusually long. Winter has rot
yet begun. The Mississippi river,
usually closed up tight before this
time, from st. Paul to Keokuk, has
not had enough ice in it to make a
lemonade. There has Leen no more
ice in the lakes than at Key West.
Until yesterday there has not been
storm, even on Sunday, the day
of storms, which has made the dis
play Of velvet cloaks and laces at
church any the less gorgeous or ex-
tensive, or the congregations less
numerous.
The effect of the meteorological
situation, if we may so call it, upon
business, i, two fold. The demand
for all winter goods, including fuel,
has been small; the great product
Of the winter ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS not
been placed upon the market. There
arc hundreds Of pork merchants,
who have heretofore completed the
bulk Of their business in this line,
not later than a week from this time
of the year, who have not yetbonght
a hog. There are thousands of
farmers who have in former years
disposed of their hogs in the latter
part Of November and the first week
of December, who have not yet re-
ceived dollar from this source.
There are not less, probably, than
twenty million dollars virtually
''locked up" on this account, be-
tween the Muskingum and Missouri
rivers. And this is practically
equivalent to the locking up Of sixty
million dollars in the section of
country here referred to. For the
farmers would at once use it in dis
bursements to the country mer-
chants; these would at once trans
NIT it to their correspondents at
commercial centres; and these
would at once use it in business or
add it to the supply in the money
market. .
The long recess, therefore, be-
tween the business on account OF
summer productions, and that on
account Of the great production
coming to market in winter, being
a chief cause of the dullncss in
general trade, the prospect of i'm
provement depends much upon the
hog product of the year. This be
ing unusually good, and there be-
ing now also a reasonable certainty
that the past autumn is not going to
extend to the first of May, We may
confidently expect an improvement
in most branches of business. When
the farmers have plenty of money,
times are good. They are about to
receive large sums for their hogs,
and, every intelligent cbserv er
knows, they invariably disburse
these funds more speedily than re-
ceipts from any other source. Let
us have a few days of old-fashioned
December weather, and the North
west will have as merry 4 Christ
mas, after all, as amy that has come
and gone, and a fair prospect for a
happy New iear.-fhic"yo Post.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-12-16

Programme for Township Institute t.
be held ut the new school building a.
Jesup, Dec. cath, 1870.
LIST. Music and Prayer
End. Method Of teaching READINGS
G. Pierce.
Bird Essay. Subject: Music, and how
it should be taught in our schools Mrs
A. S. Thomas.
9TH. Discussion Of the question
Should Education be compulsory"
9Th. Select reading - Miss Fannie
Mason.
9th. The Subject Of Rhetorical Ezer
cises-Prof Palmer.
9TH. Music.
list Music
end. Methods of teaching History-E
s. Stockwell.
3rd. Self government in Schools-A
ID. Webb.
4th. Recess.
5th. Music.
9th. Lecture-Prof Rowe.
eth. Method of teaching Spelling-D
w. Hovey.
9Th. Miscellaneous.
9th. Music.
By ORDER OF COMMITTEE.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-12-16
Cevonue lsoSOrE..

The New York .>tond.ud, in max
ing mention of the reports now so
confidently circulated by the Demo
cratic press, Of the anticipated union
of the revenue reform Republicans
with the Democrats, in the organi-
zation OF the next House, shows how
utterly Improbable to the Rcpubli-
cans such combination would be.
1t says:
"Thc Missouri detection is made
a political precedent, but trusty Re
publicans like Allison, and Carpen-
ter, and Garfield, cannot for one
moment be quoted as recruits for
any new party, or as candidates for
the honors of any grotesque alliance
with the Democrats.
For, as we have asked again and
again, what have Republicans to
gain by the apostacy? All the
Democrats could offer would be one
or two of the Offices, and onc-third
or one-fourth Of the committees.
Well, it is just as probable that
the Republicans would elect Rev
enuc Retormer like Allison, rs a
Protectionist like Blaine. In the
selection Of committees, there is on
ly the test Of fitness and party loyal
ty. No member will be appointed
OF omitted because of his views on
the tariff, and Revenue Reformcr
Garfield, and Protectionist Kelly
will be equally honored. Can the
Democrats offer any better than
this?"
In commenting upon the above,
the Dubuque Times thus speaks for
Mr. Allison. His position is that
which his best friends will cordial
ly approve and endorse:
$50 far as Mr.. Allison is concern
ed, we know that he does not rccog-
nize any necessity for new party,
but holds tcnaciously to the faith
that all the Revenue reform that is
needed or possible in the present
condition of affairs can be achieved
inside the Republican organization"
= ~
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-12-16
Two Mon Buried Alivc in a Wcll,
rom the Elkadcr Journal, Dec. 7th.

| From the Elkadcr Journal, Dec 7th
One of the most terrible, heart
rending accidents occurred on Fri
day last, about three miles from
town, that we have ever been called
on to record. VIM. Bentc, with his
two sons, Michael and William
Bcntc, .jr. and Frederick Goodcn-
bort, were engaged in deepening a
well which had been dug a year ago.
They were succeeding with their
work and were about ready to lay
the rock. But unfortunately they
had failed to remove the loose dirt
which had been thrown behind the
wall built last year, and in IN uneX-
pcctcd moment, while the latter
three were all down in the bottom
of the we'll, one of them, VIM. Bante,
jr., discovered some earth falling on
him. Intuitivcly recognizing the
impending danger, he grasped the
rope Of the windlass, and with a
rapidity and agility inexplicable to
himself, snaked himsclfto the top.
He had not got more than half way
up when with laundering noise
the well caved in, the dirt flying
about his legs. But in moment,
rs if by some supcrhuman power,
he had swung himself up. Before
coming up, he had the presence of
mind to lay a couple Of planks above
his brother and Goodendort, think
ing thus to save them, but, alas! it
did not prove sufficient. They were
buried for nearly twenty feet under
rock and earth. This occurred
about four o'clock in the afternoon.
The whole neighborhood turned out
to assist in cxtricating them, but
did not reach them until next day
noon. OF course, life had fled from
both of them. Both Michael Bentc
and GooIendorfleavc families, upon
whom the loss will fall. heavily.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-12-16

DEATH OF A. +. RICHARDSON
The sad intelligence reached us last
week Of the death, at his homo in
McGregor, on the 5th inst, of Col.
A. p. Richardson, editor of the
Times of that city. We were favor
ed with but slight personal ac-
quaintance with Col. Richardson,
but through the medium Of his pa
per had learned thoroughly to adj
mire his abilities and to appreciate
his honestly Of purpose, his warmth
Of heart, and the fairness and
courtesy which he invariably dis
played toward all his contemporaries.
As an editor he was candid, honest,
decided in his opinions and unre-
served in their expression. Always
witty, his incisive pen was never
laden with gall nor his heart with
rancor. He had his imperfections,
hu. "all his failings leaned to yir-
tues side" His death leaves a
vacancy in the ranks Of the profes-
sion which will long be felt in the
county in which he lived, and in the
St,.e at large. Peace to his ashes.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-12-16

Everett said: 'Thc surest path to q
reputation, for the mass of mankind, is
by intellectual Improvement"
Horace Mann said: "rhat in Rcpub-
lie, ignorance is a crime, and that pri-
vate immortality is no less an opprobrium
to the State than it is guilt to the
pcrpetrator."
Beecher says: "That knowledge is
what distinguishes man from brute.
That it is what makes the most difference
between men as they appear in the same
society. That knowledge is the pIliIoso-
piers stone, the true secret, that turns
everything it touches into gold, and I'M
locks the storehouse of creation and opcn1
to us the treasures of the universe.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-12-16
WINE OF Inf r.

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Warmers Vinun Vitn or Wine ct Lite. is
free from any poisonous drugs or impurities being
prepared for those who require stimulant. II is
splendid appetizer and tonic, and the finest thing
in the world for purifying the blood 1t is The
most pleasant aud delicious article ever offered TO
the public far superior TO brandy, whisky. wiue,
bitirrs, or any other article II is more healthy
and cheaper Both male and female, young or
old can fake the Wine OF Life. II is in fact a lie
prcserycr Those who wish TO ENJOY good health
aud IA free flow Of lively spirits, will do we'll TO
take the Wine of Lite. 1t is different from any
thing ever before in use Ii is sold by druggists
also at all respectable saloons. Price One Dollar,
II quart bottles.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-12-16

Mr.. Wilson, of Massachusetts,, has
introduced in the Senate bill de-
signed to protect government en-
ployes against assessments OF
money for partisan or other pur-
poses. 1t provides that, it shall be
unlawful for any officer of the gov
eminent to receive or fiji to pro-
hibit such assessments within his
jurisdiction, and it further imposes
upon any empioye who shall pay
such demands, the penalties of dis
missal from Office and 3 fine not cx-
ceeding $1,000.
The country will hail with pleas
ure anything which looks like re-
form in this direction, but as the
Chicago Post we'll remarks, this
plan of Mr.. Wilson's is not likely
to be effective because it fails to
touch the root of the evil. The
practice OF assessing government
employees is not inconsistent with
the theory which usually governs
their appointment. Partisan servi-
TIES or liberality for party purposes
is generally the test Of fitness for
Office, and the man who has thus
purchased his place has no right to
complain if made to bleed for its re-
tention. If, however, appointments
we're made solely on the grouna of
honesty, capacity and faithfulness,
and the incumbcnts placed above
the reach Of merely partisan in
fiuenccs, the demand for money to
carry on political campaign or any
other political purrose would take
ITS place with other claims of a
charitable or missionary character,
20 be acceded to or refused as the
feelings or the exigencies Of the
purse of the party solicited should
dictate. Ba. it is manitestly incon-
,,;stent that the incumbent of an
9+t;9e whose only qualification is
h.,: he has bled freely for his par
-, should after obtaining said of
ice be exempted from the exercise
of this his only virtue, as a condi-
sia., OF keeping it.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-12-16

The AnamoSa E"rcku is well
grounded on the conviction, that the
ablest minds in Iowa can only be
found south of line concurrent
with the northern boundary Of Jones
county. 1t possibly might be con-
WINGED that this degree of intellec-
tual latitude should be located two
townships further south, but beyond
that nothing would induce it to con-
cede an inch.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-12-16
TEACHERS COLUMN,


Vocal Music IN ScHooL.-It is a great
educator of sentiment. 1t kindlcs and
keeps alive the fires of patriotism, per
petuates u love of home and country.
soothes the passions, and furnishes an i'll
ccntivc to prompt and regular attendance
by making school an attractive place. Is
there any teacher that can afford to do
without it?
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-12-16

A Herald Washington special says. that the VIC
lent assault of Butter, instead of injnring Porter in
The Senate served 10 make friends for him. aud his
Chances for confirmation are greatly improved
j. Is r:i' tha' tilo majority Of the Naval Commit
tee in the Senate. which the House hi II for abol-
'shn" tie Offices of Admiral aid Wee Admiral
was retired are fri ,ndly to Porter - Tiaylu,p.
Which proves that from the serene
elevation of the Senate chamber.
men and things arc not viewed with
distorted vision. A bullying dema-
gogue on the floor Of the House of
Representatives is as much an oh
ject Of contempt as bully and dem
agpgps any where else,
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-12-16

The Missouri Congressman have
had an interview with Gen. Grant,
who received them cordially, and all
differences between the opposing
factions of the Missouri Republicans
are said to be in Il fair way to reach
q curative process.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-12-16

MUSICAL CONVENTION AT ANA
MosA.-The friends and lovers OF
music. in Northwestern Iowa will
bear in mind the Musical Convcn-
ton ut Anamosa, commencing Tues
day, Dec. 10Th, and closing with a
grand concert on Friday evening
thereafter. III. II. Palmer, of Chica.
go, is the Conductor. Three ses.
sions will be given daily. The prin-
cipal text books used will be opal
mer's Normal Collection of Anthems
and Choruscs," furnished free OF
charge. Tickets for the whole
course, gentlemen $3.50, ladies
$l.Oo. Free entertainment will be
provided for those who will inform
the Secretary, Mr.. J. A. Palmer,
Anamosa, Iowa, by letter, of their
intention to attend the Convention.
RAILROAD FARE.
Members of the Convention will
return free of charge on the Dubu-
que Southwestern X. Il. and on the
Burlington, Cedar Rapids and Min
ncsota X. r.; and for one-itth of
full fare on the Chicago Northwest
crn, on showing the conductor their
cel titicate of attendance ut the Con
ycntion. The Committee expect to
make similar arrangements with the
Iowa Division Of the Illinois Cen
trail, but have not as yet had an in
tervicw with the proper officers OF
that company.
All persons attending the convcn-
ton will, on arriving, report at the
vestibulc of the Congregational
Church, Anamosa.
Further information can be had
by reference to either of the follow
ing Committee of Arrangements:
B. f. Shaw, Il. Il. Ercanbrack, G.
w. Coe, J. A. Palmer, G. 4. Lam
son, +. II. Sherwood, J. G. Dietz,
+. b. Alderman, F. c. Mexican,
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-12-16

The President sent to the Senate
ia Tuesday the name Of Gen. Pleas
eaton. of New York, for Commits
esrncr Of Internal Revenue. This
las aroused the ire Of the Pennsyl-
yania politicians who had confident
Is anticipated the nomination of act
ing Commissioner Douglas. This
seton is particularly gratifying, as
an Indication that the President is
not disposed TO submit to the dicta-
ton Of Cameron, Forncy, T. Co. in
The matter Of appointments. 1t is
,ot unlikely that great amount of
b,us:er may be expended over the
naa,ter b, these disappointed mer
c.na:;as, but it will not probably
change the result. The President
has nothing to gain by concessions
10 men Of their STAMP.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-12-16
T. N "a T. = A q a Il I T. .

Warmers EmmcNu.ccnr Is the ouly article
known to cure the Whites. Ill Will cure in every
c:.sc) Where Is the family in which this important
medicine is not wanted Mothers. this i the
greatest blessing ever offered yoa. aud YOU should
immediately procure it., II is also Sare cure Tor
Female IRREGULARITIES, and may be depended Npon
in every ease where the monthly flow has been
DISTRACTED through cold or disease Sold by drug
sjsis Price One Dollar. Or sent by mail on re-
ceipt of one Dollar and a Quarter.
Address 61N state 81. Chicago.
For SAILS by Tabor & Irvia, and {. kcileag
4 C, tAsH
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-12-16

Iowa has one bigger fool for an editor than we
thought possible. for he lately poured kerosene
On Il fire TO make the fire burn better He lives in
the so. .h-cast part of the State. and since then
don't wear wl,i- ss,"rs.- tdakOa Siah3ard.
That's refreshing; :ficr reading
an article in the last number of Il
Jones county contemporary, we had
about made up onr mind that the
Southern and Central" counties of
the State were bursting with intel
lect. To be assured that they have
one fool takes of the strain wonder
fully.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-12-16
CO &. u No vi q * T.

Warmers tOn.h i.a >an II heai'Itss, s"iicn-
iug and expectoratdg. The extraordinary power
il possesses in Immediately relieving, and eNenth-
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Colds Sore Throat, Bronchitis. luil&euZa. aarrh,
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incredible. So prompt is the relies and certain lis
elects IN all the above cases, or any auction OF
the throat aud lungs. that thousands 81 phN >ciais
are daily prescribing ii. and one and all say that
is the mos; healing and cNnccIoraing medicine
known One dose always affords rcliei and III
most eases one bottle effects cure. Solo ny drug
.ssts in large bottles. Price oae Dollar. IL is
Your own ault if you still cough and suffer. The
Halsam will cure
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-12-16

''BElcK" Pomeroy has purchased
the Milwaukee Nc,cs and took pos
session on the 1st. The emidcmic
Of scurrility will probably have a
run IN every large town in the coun-
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-12-16
New Advertisements.
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

NOTICE Is hereby given to all persons interest
- tu, ,ha, on me I'd day of December A. d.
io.o, .ie "nuersished was appointed hytheCir
Court OF Bucbanan County iowa Administrator
OF the Estate Of David Bright, deceased, late Of
sald county All persons indebted to said Estate
hav1n. Claims against the same will present them
legally authenticated to said Cont for allowance
Dated Dec. I'D, 1870.
232w JESSE ID. BRIGHT Admir-
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-12-16

These charges Of Mr.. Welsh
against the Indian Bureau, have
been on motion of Mr.. Sargent, Of
California, referred to the House
Committee on Appropriations, of
which Mr.. Dawes is chairman,
where they will undergo q thorough
sitting. Mr.. Sargent in introducing
his motion stated that it is the de-
sire of the President that the mat
ter have the most searching inves-
tigation. The whole contract sys-
TEN of the Indian department is a
very appropriate subject for Con
gressional interference, and we hope
that the investigation will not stop
with the particular matter cmbod
led in Mr.. Welsh's charges.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-12-16
DY SP 81 a j.

Warmers Dyspepsia Tonic Is prepared eN-
pressly for Dyspeptics and those suffering wih
habit,ial Costiyeness II is a slightly stimulating
tonic and splendid appetizer; it strengthens the
stomach and restores the digestive organs To their
healthy state. Weak. nervous aud dy>pcptic per
sons shou,d use Warmers Dyspepsia Tome. FOR
sale by druggists. Price One Dollar.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-12-16
Swindling tho Indians.

MIR. Welsh. daring last MONTH visited twelve
tribes the Missouri river, and has just made his
report 10 Commissioner Delano. He shows that
-four WAS contracted for at Sioux City at $50 for
~ pounds. when it WAS selling in the market al
g. 20, and ought 10 have been purchased for S2.U
Fr.imhts were eyorhtant in about the same ratio.
Two hundred and fifty thousand dollars more were
pa for drove OF cattle than current rates. six
aud half cea;S hriug allowed 10 the contractor.
who bought them himself for ali cents. The cir
cumstanees detailed would seem to indicate that
Commissioner Parker was privy 10 some of these
frauds. ard even peremp;Ory ordered one of the
agents 10 receive cattle when he had three month {
supply on hand and wien the cost of herdinc. aud
III" shrinka@e by stampede would make the loss
such that the agent re fused 10 assume il.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-12-16
Warmers
Pill IL e Il M e ID Y.

Warmers Pile Remedy has never failed lnoi
even in case) to cure the very worst cases oil
Blind, Itching or Bleeding Piles These who are
afflicted should Immediately call on their druggist
and get Warmers Pile Kennedy. II is expressly
for the Piles and is not recommended to cure any
other disease II has cured many cases Of over
thirty years standing. Price One Dollar. For
sale by druggists everywhere.