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Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-04-07
How Motley Parts His Hair.


The Nation gave currency, a few
weeks ago, to story that the Presi-
dents dislike to Minister Motley
was founded, in some degree, upon
the latter gentleman's habit of part
ing his hair in the middle. The
same journal took occasion to.
satirize, indirectly, the triviality of
the objection, and has been on that
account censared by many of it's
cotemporaries who are friendly to
the President and do not believe he
would be influenced in so important
a matter by any such trifiing con-
sideration. Referring to these
criticisms, the Journal referred to
complies some grave statistics con-
cerning the geographical develop
ment of public opinion on the hair
parting question. West of Buffers
grcenback policy line, viz. the west
ern border of Pennsylvania, itmain-
tains, public opinion is almost uni
versal in favor of sideparting.
East of that line there is very
respectable party which boldly
advocates the right of every. man,
even if he be an Office holder, to
part his hair according to the dicta-
ties of his own conscience, whether
the line Of division extend straight
over the bump OF veneration and of
selt.esteem, or whether it defect to
the right or left of these occipital
landmarks.
The keenness Of discussion which
this topic has elected is proof that
there is something underlying it
which is really important. That
something is, whether personal ap-.
pearance is valuable index Of
character. We all know plain,
practical, sensible men, who have
that trace of intolerance which will
not brook anything that sayors of
the fop. Now, if anything in a
mans personal appearance strikes
the plain citizen as foppish and
efenlinate, it is the peculIarity at
tributed to Mr.. Motley We are
not by any means positive that =
popular vote would not result in the
calling home from appointments
abroad Of all persons who part their
hair in the middle. Then II foreign
govsrnmsntss equally intolerant and
anical on the opposite side, should
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-04-07


The New York correspondent of
the Rochester Democrat groups
these facts about wealthy mechanics
in that city:
The late George NJ. Tunison, a
builder Of some note, left fortune
of 100000 for his heirs to quarrel
over, which duty they fulfilled to the
best of their power. Richard Il. Car
man, once the prominent landed pro-
prietor at Washington Heights, COM
menced life as a house carpenter,
and even within my own day his
sign was to be seen at his shop in
New street, "Richard +. Carman,
builder" 1t was at this trade that
he made large part of his enor-
nous estate, which amounted to a
million. William Bruce, the late
distinguished type-founder, made .
large fortune. He was an enterpri-
sing man, and was disposed to as
sist young printers by sending them
materials on credit.
Richard Hoe was another success
full mechanic, and the saw and print
ing press establishment which he
founded is now worth a million.
William Bogardus, a boss painter
in Cedar street, although not, strict
ly speaking, money making man,
has made not far from 100000 in
the course of his business career.
Luke Terboss, another boss painter
in the same neighborhood, made a
fortune, which he left to his boys,
who soon scattered it by the usual
dissipation of city life. George Law
himself laid the foundation of his
great wealth while working at the
trade OF a stone-mason, and is prob
ably the most successful man which
the craft has ever produced. 49,
The printers came in for share
of fortunes favors. Greeley, as
every one knows, served as '.jour''
for two years in this city, and was
glad to get a job on a Greek tesla
ment, which tried his defective eyes
as well as his more enduring pa
tience. / have sometimes thought
that his subsequent turn for theolo-
gy may be due to this practical in
duction into holy writ. But Gree
ley's case is outdone by Bonner, who
has five times as much wealth, and
the latter set type for the Hartford
Couront not over twenty years ago,
and afterward read proof for the
Mirror in this city. Alvord, the
master printer in Vandewater street
is rich enough to spend half his time
at his residence near Hartford, where
he has small but valuable farm
John +. Trow, another master prin
ter, located up in Greene street, has
also become rich, and so has Sam
Green, Of Frankfort street. Sam is
the son of the worthy Beriah Green
Of Whitesboro, who was for thirty
years one Of the foremost Abolition
lists lin the pulpit at least in Cen
tral New York.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-04-07

Mr.. Meehan, in the Weekly Press,
says that botanists have no better
reason for saying that Indian corn
is indigenous to this country, than
that it was found here when the
country was discovered by the
white man. Assuming that Ameri-
ca was known to the Chinese long
before, he thinks that it is to them
that we are indebted for our corn,
as it has certainly been know in
China for a thousand years. =
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-04-07

communication sent, the number of
which amounted to- one hundred
thousand last year, duplicate is
kept. There are huge registers in
which every letter, is classified, SO
that, if called for, it is forthcoming.
There is no confusion. Mistakes
are unknown. System makes every
thing perfect, even to the minutest
detail. ~ =
The public crib is supposed to Of
fer peculiar facilities for pecuIa-
ton; yet it is officially stated that
during the eight years since the
present treasurer came into office,
not a cent has been lost to- Govern
ment, either through the incapacity
or misconduct of any Of its servants
in this bureau. Slight mistakes
have occurred, butthe loss resultino
has been made up by persons re-
sponsible for them or by their fel-
low clerks. This fact IS the more
remarkable, inasmuch as these
eight years include four OF the war,
during which the amount of busi-
ness was increased twenty-fold.
We must conclude that Government
has been more fortunate in the Sc
lection of it's cashiers and tellers
than banks throughout the country.
Hardly a week passes but the news
papers bring us stories Of defaulting
presidents, runaway cashiers. or
thieving tellers; yet froln the Unit
ed States Treasurer's office not a
cent has been stolen for eight years.
No wonder the head of this bureau
is chosen treasurer of charitable
and patriotic associations! No
wonder he is considered indispen-
sible to the Administration, and
that during the last quadrennial
scramble for office, no man had the
audacity to ask for his place!-Ap-
pieton's Journal.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-04-07
They have in China what is known

They have in China what is known
as the grease tree. Large forests
grow there, and the oleaginous pro-
duct has become an article Of traffic.
The grease forms an excellent tai
low, burning with a clear, brilliant,
and-what is infinitely more to the
purpose-white light, and at the
same time emitting not a trace OF
any unpleasant odor, or Of the ordi-
nary disagreeable accompaniment
Of combustion S F
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-04-07

insist that they would receive no
Ambassadors who did not part
their hair in the middle, there would
have to be compromise made, viz,
to send none but bald-headed men
abroad. .-CXic0qo Tribune. .aa'a9 +-
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-04-07

.t.ttf ~" BY =. BRET nAn4o. q tst|s2t Y
We checked our paos--the red road sharply round.
- We T Heard TIE troubled now 2AGaT oa
q ee ssn Sys SsPs1s SssS e rs'onndins
Above the tumuf, Of TIE canon. iifted.m 4'aia
Ehs sss h'xh Sssrsssss sS.Ss hS2E S9Eed
III Where farxe and thofn:bush ciqpg; e99niY4
Orwpere, halfway. the mountain. side was fur
.sas .S:aSes:s S:s ss.asi sSa ss bun wed
-aA Il nols hill sesn 20 far;in Ii oTadi il''
We losss, II s.lsneels@s.dfoii the distant q Z
A sisncs broke Sy tEs guiids's consistent ;'"'
And feaii1eie speech; 91lTfs lii .or ~
"w;all.r, IL xurpphy'.. sssv hol. through Pc;
him m hs !, ,iss, q 80, ,,...,.s. a,.,i
q Aessd ~ long Divide. 1854 j" snoiiqiT2
I'VE ..e Kim out Of stronss, and ap through
And , cross the fora below. 1874 81. {.tt-
And apssis ma1Isssiisi iPstsls h<ssAkr ieadihY oa
And me and Clark and joe. MI - 4.
.He sout us game somehow, dfsrsmember or
some ssy Twss waddinf some ! scattered enber
:, From Ares opthe ground. ies; iaarii 81
ssBut in one minute allthe hill below him -
0tafdin' the crest, Sam Clark and called to, him,
ffAnd-lwell, the dog was game. lduq3H -
"He made no s,tgn-thc fires of hsil were round
him, >,sft. =.
The pit of hell below.
We sat aud waited, hut we never found him,
And then we turned to 80. = q vr~aTT
=
"And then-you see that rock that's grown SO
With chapparel and tan
Suthin' crep OMIT mis- ght hev been grizzly,
1t might hev been man. vLgFL
''Suthin' that howled and gnashed its teeth and
shouted
+ In smoke and dust and fame F
Suthin that sprang into the depths about it,
Grizzly or man-but camel
'sThats all. Well, yes, 1t does look rather risky
And kinder makes one queer
And dizzy looking down. A drop of whisky
Amt bad thing right herel''
r-..- - -ChScaq0 A,f Reyiesp,
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-04-07
WHITE BEECH

,IsEN million Seedlings years old; one hun m
timber, protection, fuel and nutsi rapid grower
and very hardy; most dense. beautiful ana ael-
cious foliage distribnted by bewitching sEnnS. IS
GREENS without number, rs varieties. u Our
prices are less than ONE HALF the ordinary Nnr-
sofy rates. Large descriptive Catalogue, contain.
Ing much valuabls Information. mailed ior ~
''n''' = 9p'isiS35jleY ALAvsMEncgs r.
sA&n ssse' ol.tgpsA ~ aeas GRaEb,
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-04-07
EARN FOR SALE.

THE undersigned are desirons OF disposing OF
miles from this city consisting Of 100 acres
all fenced; 14O acres under fine state Of cultva-
tion, 20 acres Of Timber ~ miles from the place
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-04-07
NOTICE

ITO Farmers and Stock Growers. The under
/ signed are fully prepared to castrnte all kinds
OF animals in q safe and skillful manner. SMtis-
faction guaranteed or money refunded: Wolf
teeth extracted Those desiring operations In
this line will do well to consult me before EN-
reasonable Address the subscribers at Indepen-
- w. o. CURTIS.
NAM g. G. CURTIS.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-04-07
$2a PER ACRE.

For terms. address the subscribers At lndepen
dence. or apply personally At the place. w mile
northeast from the city. o,.,.u
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-04-07
Jesup Cards.
J. H. HAWKINS,

A TTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW,
N Jesup, Buchanan Co., Iowa. Collecuope
promptly made and remitted.i Real Estate Donsht
and sold. -tF.y<TN -. ~
jan y, 1859. II. e5- ftt@st Wu -
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-04-07
IF SO. WHY NOT ?

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., 49,, ID = = =. n DEssEI sn. q CoA' suc
ceasofs % bennett, Eioriage g Uo', dro-
GERS burrs frame building, Chatham 81,
wisn 20 eau me attentlon o, 'ne puD,lc 70
tne ncs .nat my nsye on manu- anu sle
oonessnssy rece1vang : lalge anu Wen els 80,
,scye. -. n. - sslocsrles' =, =, u,ass
wo9os c.yns n sna nAl.nen ,'' wale' Mn:Sn wn!Sn
tney c1sl - tue io"ess poSS'o'e ''. = il'ine
plscss ~: ..-c.o ou u. .
as...S sAslaR.sey ~. ..a1,. soy e.e
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-04-07
influence Of Newspaper.

The following testimony from
teacher of large experience in re-
gard to the "influence of newspa-
pers''.upon the minds of a family of
children, seems to US to be of suf-
ficient Importance to find a promin-
ent place in the Journal Of Eaucd-
tion.
He says: "Those pupils, ,cithout
exception, of both sexes, and all
ages, who have access to newspa-
pers at home, when compared with
those who have none, are:
/. Better readers, excelling in
pronunciation, and consequently
read more understandingly.
2. They are better spoilers, and
define words with ease and ac-
curacy.
3. They obtain partial knowl-
edge in geography in almost half
the time it requires Others, as the
newspaper has made them familiar
with the location of important
places and nations, their govern
ments and doings.
4. They are better grammarians
for having become familiar with ev-
cry variety OF style in the newspa-
per, from common place advertise
ments to the finished and classical
oration of the statesmen; they more
readily comprehend the meaning OF
the text, and consequently analyze
its construction with accuracy.
5. They write better compost
tons, using better language, con
tanning more thoughts, and still
clearly expressed.
From these simple facts, three
important things can be deducted:
l. The responsibility Of the
press in supplying literature which
shall be understandingly expressed.
2. The absolute necessity ofper-
s,nal supervision Of the child's
reading by his parents.
3. Having once obtained a good,
able paper, no matter what the
price, don't .degrudge it hearty
support. Of Education.
A SAGAcIoUs HoRsE.-The Wa
bash Qnd.) Republicam tells the
following tough story: "a horse
owned in this city is possessed of
undeveloped talent, which, if pro-
perly trained, would make him the
pride Of the arena He not only
releases himself from the stable
without any difficulty, but not long
since went to q pump, and taking
the handle between his teeth, began
pumping water. There being no
trough or bucket at the well, he was
unable to supply himself with the
beverage, aud after minutes de-
liberation, he presented himself at
the front door, and pulling the bell
rope with his teeth, requested the
loan Of 4 bucket. fany one doubts
the correctness Of the above, we
can show as proof the prints Of his
teeth on the pump handle and bell
knob. a. also the horse himself'
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-04-07

IL ali chronic diseases, and especially those be
yOnd the reach OF medicine, with the Double Cur
rent Electrical Instrument. q new method of cure
by means Of the various qualities of electricity
The following are some Of the diseases: Rheu
matism, Paralysis, Blindness, Deafness, Diabetes
Cough, Catarrh, Spinal Diseases, Female Weak
nesses, &C., &c.
re- once and residence third door west of the
Post Once. Independence, Iowa. B-6m
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-04-07
W. H. BARTON,
ID. ID. HOLDRIDGE,
A. s. BEELS,
r. II HUNT,
DR.. H. III. HUNT. N. D..

r LICENSED AUCTIONEER. Qaasqneton. bnch
i anan County, Iowa. l3-bm
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-04-07

eight iin1i.J Nonpareil the type OF this paper.
Business Cards Of six lines or less, at $6 year;
-vlEafsiage, Death and Religious Notices inserted
wkh0sk charge. Obituary Notices ten Genus per
lne. =
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-04-07
Business Cards
J. S. WOODWARD,

A TrORNEY AT LAW and General Land Agent
n Independence. Iowa. Office in WILCOX Blk
Particular attention given to Collections, and Re
mittanceS promptly made. flf
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1871-08-17
Pressed Coal Dust.

The use of pressed coal dust, COM
pressed into solid cakes, convenient for
stowage and handling, has become quite
general on board the naval vessels of diff
ferent European countries, and their
value appears to be unquestionable. 1t
is claimed that in the carriage of the lit
tie bricks there is loss of only one per
cent. instead of six to ten per cent, as in
the case of lump coal, and when stored
aboard they are found after two years ex-
posure to be scarcely at all injured. 1t
is claimed for them also that they are
free--or comparatively free-from ash:
and can be made from the refuse of al
most every kind of coal, and in such ra-
ito as to produce the best effect in getting G
up and maintaining steam. These bricks
which are exceedingly compact, and pro-
duced by hydraulic pressure, and require
but small percentage of extraneous,
gummy, or resinous matter to make them
stone-like and thoroughly durable.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1871-08-17
An Endless! Chain Orator.

A st. Johns On. F.) letter to the Bos-
ton I'rGueLEer says: EFs 81 - EJy
In the annals of our house of assembly
we have a record of one of the most re-
markable feats of oratory ever accom-
plished. One of our members, in order
to battle some government measure, actu-
ally spoke against time for twenty-four
hours at a stretch, thus throwing into
the shade the mighiest achievements of
Demosthenes or Cicero. He commenced
at O'Clock in the afternoon on the un-
promising subject of the premium paid
on the skins of wolves. The stream of
his eloquence flowed on till 9. O'Clock,
and then his opponents felt sure that he
must soon "cave inn from sheer exhals-
ton, and that their motion would be
passed, and they snugly in bed by.11
They were reckoning without their host.
Twelve O'Clock struck, and the tones of
his voice were as loud as ever. In des-
pair, and determining not to be beat. the
government sent home for mattresses and
blankets, and stretching themselves on
the floor, were soon snoring soundly.
The, gray light of winters morning at
length glimmered through the windows
the members rubbed their eyes and
yawned-to their horror, there was Their
tormentor, evidently ''blown,'' but still
vigorous, and pounding away at the
wolves sklns-pourlng out fresh torrents
of invective when he saw them fairly
awake. Contenting themselves with a
comfortless cup of coffee i'll the refresh
ment room, they determined to sit it out
The noon gun fired, and the giant began
to reel-his hand no longer smote the
desk defiantly--he emptied tumbler after
tumbler of water; still he held on, and
not till a aquarter to four did he collapse
and, dropping into his chair, was fast
asleep in Il moment. In vain did his
friends try to rouse him by dashing cold
water Oh his temples and tickling his
nostrils- He had to be carried home, and
the. story goes that he slept for forty
eight hours. His name will long be re-
membered in Newfoundland, and those
who were privileged to behold that mem
orable conflict will send down the par
ticulars to their children's children
Such pluck and energy could not go un-
| rewarded. That orator is now the occu.
pant of one of the highest offices of gov.
ernment. Who can deny that virtue i:
occasionally rewarded even in this life
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1871-08-17
A Mrs. Murdock, of Eldorado, Kansas,

A Mrs. Murdock, of Eldorado, Kansas,
was rendered so nervous by some anon
ymous letters sent to her husband, one of
which contained a picture of man with
a rope around his neck, that when one
day last week she saw Hon. Sidney
Clarke and two other gentlemen come
into town in a wagon, in which she
imagined she saw rope, she seized one
of her children and nearly severed Its
head from its body with a razor, and
then cut her own throat, narrowly es-
Gaping death. To her diseased imagina-
ton, every stranger she saw was
hangman hunting for her husband.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1871-08-17

During a storm on Tuesday evening,
the steeple of the new Presbyterian
Church on Twentieth and Oxford streets,
Philadelphia, was struck by lightning
and completely demolished.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-05-13

Chancery Court is in session at Greeneville.
The municipal election in Goodson resulted
in the triumph of the old Board.
Hon. N. A. Psttcrson's ''ventillstor and wa
ter cooler is said to be an excellent invention.
The Grand Division of the State OF Iennes-
see, Ssof r., met at'Bristol on THURSDAY last.
The residence of Mr.. Wesley Fisher, In
Monroe county, was robbed of a lot of clothing
last Sunday while the family were at Church.
Coa. Eabert, q. s. Deteetive. passed through
Bristol on Monday evening, in charge of two
men named Littrel. charged with shooting Fed
eral soldiers some two years ago, in Lee county,
Va. and who have heretofore managed to evade
the demands of the law.
A colored woman, named Mary Schooler,
died in Loudon last Sunday. 1t is said the
cause of her death was fright mt seeing ina look
ing glass inverted over well the forms of her
in apparent health, and her own en-
veloped in shroud and laid out for burial.
Verify, superstition still holds its sway, at least
the account of the above in the Loudon Star
would convey the idea. lIxkH
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-05-13
An INTELLIGENT Hurry.

A friend informed the editor of the Bristol
Ne,osr that jury was empanelled in Russell
county, not long since, to try case of man
slaughter. After hearing the testimony of vari-
Gus witnesses and the argument of counsel on
both sides, the case was submitted TO the jury,
who Immediately retired to their room, the vote
being taken, resulted, seven in favor of conyic-
ton and five for acquittal. 1t was then pro-
posed and agreed by all the jurors, that straws
should be drawn for the verdict According
ly straws were prepared, drawn and resulted in
favor of the five for acquittal The verdict was
therefore prepared, signed and rendered by the
jury in accordance with the decision of the
straw drawing. This is stated by one of the
jurors in the case -4.f sa5hiS if7i1 ga 5~'sH
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-05-13

We have just secured fine steam engine for
our Office, which We hope very soon to hsreup
and running. We have found IL necessary to
secure This power not only because of our rapid
ly increasing newspaper circulation, but also to
enable US to do the vast smoant Of Job work
which we now have on hand. Our contracts for
work are SO large that, although we have in
creased our force Of employees, we
find it necessary in order to carry them out
promptly to provide steam power With this
motive power, and the entirely nesU material
and latest styles and improvements in typo and
printing material, we clam to have the best and
most desirable job Office in thi. section of the
State.
We expect very soon to add to our Office an
entirely new bindery, and from time to time TO
make such additions and enlargen,ents rs our
business may demand. Under the superin-
tendence of the best publisher and printer in
the State, Mr.. 7. Haws, we hold ourselves ready
to do any kind of work and insure success.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-05-13
Another Change.

VIM. Wood Esq, who has been connected
with the Knoxville, Wing for seven years. dis
posed of his leass in the establishment yesterday
to Rolfe S. Saunders, and retired. Through all
the changes which that journal has experienced,
Mr.. Wood has retained' his position. He has
remained true to Republican principles and to
the Republican party, while the Whig was
strongly partisan on the other side. He is a safe
business man and worthy of any confidence that
may be reposed in him.
We learn that the establishment was leased
to Ramage & Co. yesterday, and that they have
taken charge of it under such lease Poor old
Whig! What sad fatel
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-05-13
Tribute to the Memerx Of Col. Humes.

In alludng to the death Of Col James w.
Humes, of Abingdon, Va, the Bristol Courier
pays the following tribute to his memory,
No greater loss could have been sustained
loss ofthis distinguished man Endowed by
nature with an intellect whose power could
grasp those great principles OF right and jus
tice, which constitute the basis Of all human
happiness, and WELD them with a success al
thereto those virtues and ersees which consti.
tute the adjoining characteristics of gentle
man, he was well suited as Waterman, to stand
upon the boundary wall of, Virginia destiny,
and with the light of his intellect, guard we'll
tho liberties of her people"
Col. Humes took an active part I'M politics
and was prominently spoken of as the prospec-
tive Conservative candidate for Congress from
the Southern portion of that State