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Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-06-03
ABOUT MAKING Es:.s,

How few people know how TO make tea
Only middle-aged bachelors ever ATTAIN
supreme excellence in this art, and erlaps
| a few gifted ladies wLo have been carefully
instructed by them. How many of those,
unconscious damsels who carclessly shuttle
IN an indefinite number of spoonsful, ard
drench the same with an indefinite quantity
OF half boiling water, realize the difficulties
Of the task they have so lightly undertaken
They confidently put their teapot on II
stove, as they say ito draw, as If. forsoorb,
tepld water would ever draw the hidden
treasure out OF leaves that have, perhaps,
been placed in tea pot only half warmed.
Others pour you out three thmblesful as
strong as brandy, and then fill up your cup
with pure water, and hand you this flavor.
less mixture, with the request that you will,
add milk and sugar according to your taste,
as If any possible additions could make the
wretched stuff drukable. Some pour your
tea into cold cup. and deluge it with milk,
Others merely tnge the iluid already pals
with weakness, thinking that the tea will
look darker without much milk. Some
give you good first cup, and let the drain.
ed tea pot stand till you call for second
then have the effrontery to fill it up under
your very nose, and offer to pour YOU out any
quantity of hot water which they expect
you to drink gravely, with milk and sugar,
and call it tea. Others put in soda, and
stir the tea-leayes with spoon-some boil
your tea in fact, there is no end to the
dreadful delusions practiced by women on
themselves and their victims under the
name Of tea-making. Doubtless, there are
certain rules which may be laid down. such
as-see that the water boils; warm your
teapot and cups we'll through fill the tea
pot at least half or three quarters full, or
your tea will be cold, the water will not be
hot enough to draw, or i: will draw !.
little strong essence, which you will presen-
tly have to drown, and consequently spoil,
with boiling water. Keep the tea as much
as possible Of an even quanty. Let tie
second and third cups be at least as Strong
as the first. DR.. johnson was a great
connoissenr in tea, and used not untreouer-
tly to take twelve cups. But such were
Mrs. Thrale's experience and skill. that we
do not hear of his being ever disappointed.
But no rules will insure good tea-makinr.
P0eta nascitur non fit, and it may be sa Il
similarly, you are born tea maker, but
you cannot become one.
However, to be a good tea maker is one
thing, and to avoid being a very bad one
is another; and we are certain, If ladies
could be made to realize the importance
of this delightful art, and if they Oh y knew
what excellent judges most men are of tea,
we should soon have what is sadly wanted
throughout the country,--a great reform in
tea-making.-Good Heal.h
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-06-03

of an academy, and would there have edu.
Gated generations of wives and mothers, had
not lawyer submitted his heart to her
charms end government. A good teacher
was lost, but a good wife was won. For she
had much heart, keen insight into human
nature, dexterity in touching the springs Ct
action, and enough sympathy to desire to
make all around her happy. She certainly
made her husband happy, and it was with
regret that he died, leaving her his family
and his property, which for village was
not inconsiderable.
lie lef; some benefactions to the neigh
borhood, but nothing halt so valuable as
his wife. She grieved much for his death,
both naturally and from sense of duty. II
was like the loss Of a well-governed prov.
ince. She had governed so wisely that he
did not know it, neither did she until she
felt the absence of her affectionate subject.
Before, she had ruled the town through her
husband. At his death, the town was like
to have had an anarchy. Nobody knew
what allied them all. Something seemed
gone. 1t was only benevolent in her to re-
store to the air that vital principle which
the village SO much missed. She enccur.
aged all who came to her for counsel. To
the young, with an appearance of rigor, she
yet gave such genial counsel as fixed her
influence over them. People love to have
their own way on high moral grounds. She
instilled economic advice so wisely that the
people thought that they were only telling
her what they meant to do. Every one
thought her the wisest person in the village,
except himself. She never assumed author.
ity. She knew that influence was better
than authority. 1t was her right to have
influence, for she had superior intelligence,
singular knowledge of men, tact 10 govern
ing. Her fault, if she had one, was that
she dearly loved to govern. 1t pleased her
to hear men repeating her suggestions as
their own; to see her plans executed in the
village church, in the charitable circles, in
the schools, and even in local politics. 1t
is true that her sphere was small, but moral
qualities despise physical magnitudes.
The philosopher is not measured by the
size of the room in which he writes. She
did whatever there was to be done quietly,
gracefully, hiddenly. She controlled men
and women. She guided their feelings and
strongly affected their opinions. Was she
not queen? Are there not good many
others in this republic? We know at least
half dozen different shades Of queens. On
the whole, republican queens have not
proved so mischievous as some of our rulers
OF the opposite sex.-H. ". Beecher.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-06-03
LINCOLN NANlA.
A Now Lot OF Anecdotes About tn g
Martyr PRESIDENT.

Cor. of Springfield Republican.
Now that the religious convictions of MIR.
Lincoln are being so generally discussed,
everybody seems disposed to bring up every
trihe in evidence pro or con. Having my
mite to offer in proof that he was not an un-
believer in Christianity, | take this oppor-
tunity of doing SO, though rs will be seen 1t
Is only mite.
Soon aiter the war began, while calling
on Mrs. Speed, of Louisville, KY, mother
of Mr.. James Speed, ex-Attorncy General,
| noticed cabpe, sized photograph OF MI
Lincoln hanging in the parlor. Beneath
the photograph was written "To Mrs. Mar
tha Speed from whom received an Oxford
Bible thirty years ago." 1t was signed
"Abraham Lincoln, President of the Uni.
ted States," and on inquiry Mrs. Speed told
me it was sent to her almost Immediately
after his Inauguration. This shows that MIR.
Lincoln not only considered the present one
of value, but one deserving OF being suita-
bly, acknowledged at time when his mind
was deeply disturbed by the distracted con-
di,ion of the country following his first cleo
tion, and when his remembering gilt be-
slowed so many years back was In itself
remarkable circumstance.
Writing of this suggests many little anec-
do,es connected with this great and good
man which l heard at the time OF their oc-
currence from intimate friends OF his own,
some, if not all of which, so far as ! can
learn, have never been published. One OF
Mr.. Lincoln's Kentucky friends, for whom
he cherished warm attachment, used ire
quontly 10 give notes of introduction to de-
serving persons who wished to see the pres
ident, whether on business or simply to pay
their respects to him in visit Of courtesy.
To notes from this friend he always ra,d
special attention. On one occasion &c, two la,
dies were thus introduced. $50 you know
b" said the President, after shaking
hands with them; "did he ever tell you
helped him to his WIFE" The ladies knew
nothing of it, so the matchmaker proceed
ed IS to give e " detailed account of the affair in
his liyeliest manner. "You see,' he said,
"B- never could get chance TO pop the
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-06-03
The Enchanted Mountain.

In one of the Northeastern counties Of
Georgia, is a natural curiosity, called, from
Indian tradition, the Enchanted Mountain.
The mountain is not large, and there is
nothing remarkable about it until you get
on the top, when human tracks, or impres.
sions in the solid rock, which appear to be
human tracks, are seen. How these almost
human tracks came to be impressed on the
rock of this mountain is one Of the many
mysteries of this mysterious land of ours.
There were great many traditions among
the Iadians in regard to this mountain, but
none OF them are satisfactory, and it proba,
bly, never will be known who it was that lef.
their tracks upon the summit of the En-
chanted NJ, untain. One Of the Indian ira
dtions is curious, for i: shows that they had
a vague idea of Noah's food before the ad.
vent of the white man. The story has beer
handed down among the aboringes that j.
was the landing place of the great canoe,
after the deluge, and the tracks were made
by the people in the cance, as they stepped
out upon tie rocks, which had been made
soft by the long inundation.
One of the tracks, and the largest one, is
seventeen and half inches in length, and
seven and three iourths inches vide. Un-
like the others, it has six toes. This must
have been Noah's track, and if there was
anything in the Mosaic account ofthe flood
concerning the size of Noal's feet we might
have confirmation of the Indian tradition.
The size of the track would indicate that he
wore number eighteens.
There are one hundred and thirty-six i'm
pressions of feet and hands visible on the
face Of the rock. The smallest foot-track
is four inches 10 length and of perfect shape.
Another Indian tradition is that great
battle was once fought there, and the large
track with six toes is that of the victorious
commander. This is essentially Indian, as
their IDEAS Of mental greatness we're cir
cumscribed by physical size. To be a
great warrior with them was to be Of great
size and strength. They did not recognize
the size or quality of the brain as having
anything to do with It.
But who made these tracks upon the En-
che nted Mountain? If human feet, then
whose feet, and at what age of the world? q?
If they were chiseled out by human hands,
whose hands, and when? Alas! that the
learning of the world amounts TO so little,
for no man can tell.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-06-03
MIR. Lincoln and Roger A. Pryor.

The most characteristic incident durin g
my intercourse with Mr.. Lincoln was The
following, aud have often related it as il
Illustrating several of Mr.. Lincoln's leading
traits, especially his generosity to an adver
sary, and his practical jokes upon his
friends:
One afternoon, in February or March, Of
1865, was startled by visit from my old
friend, Washington Mclean, Of the Cincin
natl (O.) Enquirer, who is not only one Of
the best fellows alive, but an ardent Demo
crat, He was in state of intense excite
ment.
IL have called" he said, "Io ask you to
do me favor shall never forget, and you
must do it. | will not take no for an an.
swer. You, and you alone, can serve me-
swell, old friend, you know will serve
you if | can. What is it p
"Now don't be alarmed when | tell you
that Roger A. Pryor is in Fort Lafayette,
having been captured within our lines, and
that want you to get him out
"Roger A. Pryor, of Petersburg? Roger
A. Pryor, who fred on Sumptar? Roger
A. Pryor, the Hotspur of Congress p
"Yes, and your old co-edtor of the Wash.
ington Union, when you were both Demo
Gratis together lie went into the rebellion,
is now prisoner, and appeal to You to go
with me to the President and ask his re-
lease"
As there was no denying my impetuous
friend, got into his carriage, and we were
soon at the White House. There was a
great crowd but we got in without difficult
ty. | introduced Mr.. Mclean, and soon
found that Mr. Lincoln knew all about him
and his paper. He told his story, which
was patiently heard. ! followed with II
statement of my former relations to Mr..
Pryor, aud with the assurance that l
thought an act of liberality to such man,
and on request from a frank political op.
ponent like Washington Mclean, would be
worthy the head OF a great nation.
"Let me see," said Uncle Abe, as he fix.
ed his spectacles, and turned his back to a
little drawer in the desk behind him. II
think have a memorandum here that re.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-06-03

in this recital Capt. Cowden is in the city
and proposes Of an early day TO return tc
the spot where the supposed Spanish vesse
is buried. He has agreed to bring it to
this city, and il he find within it the skeleton
Of Hidalgo, will not the name of John
Cow1en, and that Of De Soto, be insepera
bly, linked together through all coming
time? De Soto discovered the Mississippi
and became immortal; John Cowden
achieves infinitely greater wonder in the
discovery of De Soto. Who doubts?
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-06-03
The Maiden and the Millionaire.

Lady Gwendoline Gertrude We're
Is the loveliest girl in all Mayfair;
Her eyes have a strange dark emerald tinge,
Under the long brown lashcs' fringe,
But amber bright is her wondrous hair;
Her little red mouth has an arch Of pride;
She walks the world like princes bride;
Swift from the heart is her young blood's tide,
And she laughs at love, and she knows not
I whispered in that shell-lk ear
That for her sweet sake I would all things
dare;
thought, "Ah, surely her young heart throbs I"
For my passionate words burst forth like sobs;
was ferce with dread of great despair.
Sweetly, O swectly she smiled on me,
With light in her eyes full weird to see,, =.
And she said, "What fools we should both OF
us he!
mean to marry a millionaire !"
Lady Gwendoline Gertrude We're
Is very truthful girl, swear.
Yes that's the man with his stealthy look,
And his dirty hands and his nasal hook,
And the chains and rings that a cad will
wear.
And her fair young form, so daintily slim,
And her petuent lips are given to him.
That Mammon worshiper, sly and grim;
Hang it, she married the millionaire!
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-06-03

QUEENS IN REPUBLlc.-There are
many queens in the United States. There
is the village queen. She was the intelli-
gent daughter of shrewd farmer. She
loved knowledge. and early sought il under
difficulties. Being ofa firm and persistent
nature, she cohtrived to sqeeuze enough out
of poverty to secure respectable academic
education, and became the wonder OF all
her neighborhood for learning. She ad-
dicted herself to teaching, and soon grew to
such influence that she was made principal
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-06-03

The Londoa Ga-eitc is the oldes; news.
paper printed in English in the world. 1t
is invaluable for historical reference, though
the matter, always published ''hy authorl-
,y," and by authority only, Is presented in
manner that pleased the authority for
the time being. "Authority's" side Of tla
story is told, and the other side was 10 the
pamphleteers and small historians Of the
day. The Congressional Library has a
complete set of the London Goesttei in more
than 200 volumes, from its oenineno ement
III l665 10 the present time.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-06-03

May is considered an unlncky marrying
month by some people. a young girl was
asked, not long since, to unite herself to a
lover who had named Nav in his proposal.
The lady hinted that May was unlucky.
well, make it June then, replied the
swain. Casting down her eyes with blush.
she reioined, Would moi April do as wel2'
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-06-03

A Western Coroner's jury returned a YER
dict that the deceased came to his death
from exposure. "What do YOU mean by
that" asked relative OF the dead man.
''there are two buliet-holes in his skull"
The coroner replied, with wave Of the
hand. ",tust SO; he died from exposure 10
A.,ll,fr y y
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-06-03
Farm For Sale.

7 hereby offer for sale my farm, situated p
i miles east Of Independence, comprising
3S3 acres of the best of prairie land. all fenced
and under good cultivation, well watered, with
good house and barn, sheep barn, corn and hog
house, and other out buildings, fine young
orchard in bearing, tog' ther with small fruit
in good quantity. The farm with 60 acres OF
excellent timber will be sold all together, or di-
vided to suit purchasers. twill be sold cheap
and on easy terms. Inquire Of the subscriber
on the premises.
S5-tf j. Z. OZIAS.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-06-03

A piously- y-iucliued person was exhorting
Pat on the subject OF religion. He indig-
nan.ly answered, Sure. an didn't line the
Methodists? Faix an did, | lined for
six months, an behaved myself 50 well they
let me off with three =
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-06-03
Only a Ba by Small.

Only a Ba by Small.
From "Poems," by Matthias Barr.
Only a baby small,
Dropped from the skies;
Only a laughing face,
Two sunny eyes;
Only two cherry lips,
One chubby nose;
Only two little hands,
Ten little toes.
Only golden head,
Curly and soft;
Only tongue that wags
Loudly and oft;
Only little brain,
Empty of thought;
Only a little heart,
Troubled with naught.
Only n tender flower,
Sent us to rear;
Only life to love
While we are here;
Only baby small,
Never at rest;
Small, but how dear to us,
God knoweth best.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-06-03

Somebody who writes over the signature
of "Hoosier Girl" sends letter to Bos
ton paper warning Yankee girls not to-
come west for husbands, as there are not
enough here to supply the home demand
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-06-03
ROBERT GRESSLER,
CH MA * T. r,

w III VHI[A II ~
Opposite the Presbyterian Church, west
side river near Mill,
Main Street. Independence, Io'ed.
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 t.
do work in the best manner, quickly and
chenply. 36tf
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-06-03
To Farmers & Stock Men,

OWNERS Of Young Stock are hereby in
~ formed that the undersigned is prepared
to Castrate animals in n safe and skillful
manner Application may be made to me
personally or by letter, at Otterville, or
through the Independence 7. Q.
4U-3m W. o. CURTIS.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-06-03
A STRANGE STORY.

Probable Discovery Of De SOtO's
BOdy..A Curious History Of John
(OWdCn.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1870-12-30

Hs- PILE; o. sHEMORRHOIDAL TUalORS, ALL
kinds positively. perfectly and permanently cured
by w. i. blcCANDLESS, N. D., No 20ol ARCH 81.
PHILADELPHIA PA. desire to say to those al.
fjicted With any kinds Of PILES INTERNAL, EX-
TERNAL, BLIND, BLEEDING, or ITCHING that
there is positively no kind OF deception Ia the cure
and without the slightest ger without the slight
est injury to the patient in any way, and without
caustcs or instruments. / also cure Fistula FIs.;
sures Proapsus and Urceration Of the lower bowels.
Patients must visit me and can remain al my house
till cured if they DESIRE Can refer YOU TO over lao
persona cured in Pbiladeiphia alone.
Fahlf-S.Y -.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1870-12-30
4 WILL ATTEND MYSELF

10 the compounding of all Prescriptions, and put
up doctors orders with care and despatch.
share of the patronage of the people is solicit
ed. CHAS. +. DARE.
dec 2-tf
West-Jersey pioneer., 1870-12-30
Waters New Scale Pianos.

With Iron Frame, Overstrung Bass and Agraffe
Bridge, MELODLONS AND CABINET ORGANS,
The Best Manufactures; Warrented for years. Fif
ty Pianos, Melodeons and Organs of six frst-class
makers, at reduced prices for Cash, to let, and
rent allowed ifpuFchased, Monthly Installments
ceived for same. Second hand instruments at great
bargains. illustrated Catalogues mailed Warerooms
4Sl Broadway, New York.
HORACE WATERS
West-Jersey pioneer., 1870-12-30
CMAWGE or ys0VlRN


CMANGE OF EsOURA.
On and After Monday, Nov. %, 1869
boy and Philnsi elphia and gis-erston Rnii.
and Way Places
FROM WALNUT STREET WHARF.
Ats soA.m, via Camden and An,boy, Accom- & IS
AT A. ~, Wis Camden ard Jersey City,
Morning Express. 60
At P. NJ, via Camden and AInboY Express GO
at 6 P M., for Arlboy and intermediate stations
At 80 M and ?. II. for Freehold
At and 10 A. ~, t2 H., $50 and $50 P. H., for
At Gao, and 10 A. ~, la M, q $40, $50, 81 and
1850 P NJ, for Dordensown, Florence, Burlington,
At s5s ard lc * N, 70 90 4so, g. and 1l.so
P. n. for Edgewatsr. Riverside, Rivertoh, Palmyra
and Fish House. a NJ. and P N. for RiYerton.
The and l1-30 IL Lines leave from Market
st. Ferry upper side
FROM KENsIEGT0N DEPOT.
At7.:o A. ID, 2.so, $50 and P. IL, for Trenton
and Bristol. And at lol5 \. II. and P. b. for
At $50 and $50 and-s P. Nj, for MOrrisvills and
Tullytown.
At7.so ard 1915 A. NJ, aao, and P. II, for
Schencks and Eddington
At 7.so and lo.45 A. NJ. 2-sa T. 5, and P. H., for
CornwelPs Iorrisdale, Eolmesburg, TacoDy. Wissi-
for Holmesbnrg and intermediate stations.
FROM WEST PHILADELPHIA DEPOT,
VIA eossEoTIsG RAiLwAT.
Att. $50 and II A. M., 1.20, 4, ess and Il PM.
New York Express Lines via Jersey City Fare, S5.a5.
At 1l.s0 P. M, Emigraat Line. Fare, 81 co.
AIT, ESQ and II A, NJ l20 4, Gas and u P n, for
Trenton.
A. $50 and II A. H. SIS and I2 P. NJ, for Bris-
tcl.
At u P. NJ. C1ighi) for Morrisvle, Tullytown,
sehencks, Eddngton, ccrnwelrs, Torfisdale,
HoimesbuFg Tacony, Wissnofning, Bridesburg
and Frankford.
Thesso A. NJ, o45 and Il P Bi. lines will run daily
All others Sundays excepted
Ea5- For Lines leaving Kensingtou Depot te xe tha
Cars Third or Fifth Ss. at Chestnut 50 minutes
before departure. The Cars of Market Street Rail-
way run direct to West Philadelphia Depot. Chest
Market Street Cars will run to connect with the $50
A. NJ. and $50 p. M. Lines.
WIN. II. GAT1MERs Agent C. IA. R.R. Co.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1870-12-30

Notwithstanding the grert difficulties consequent
RIGS for our Fall trade we are enabled by placing
our orders carly snd through our extensive connec-
nons .n Europe, TO offer an unusually large num-
hers of
West-Jersey pioneer., 1870-12-30

At the News Agency, N. E. Cor. Commerce
g. Pearl Sts. Bridnatan- NJ J.