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Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-11-10

THE WOMAN WHO SUED BRIG
uAM.-Mrs. Sarah A. Cook, of Salt
Lake City, the woman who has sued
Brigham Young for $4,000, which
was deposited with him for her
benefit on the death of her husband,
was once a resident of Dubuque.
She and her husband came to this
country in lS48 and settled at
Davenport, where they resided till
ls49, when thes went to Moline,
In 1850 they came to Dubuque.
They remained for about year, the
husband following the occupation
of an accountant, and the wife OF
music teaching, and. in 1851, left
for California. They halted at Salt
Lake City. and becoming Mo mons
i'll theory-though not in practice
they concluded to abide in the City
Of Saints.
Mr.. Cook became Sheriff in due
time, and was killed while attempt
ing to arrest a noted criminal in the
streets of Salt Lake City. There
was great excitement over his Viz"
lent death, the murderer was hung
by mob, and the citizens raised
$4,000 in gold for the benefit OF
the widow and her family. The
sum was placed in the hands "t
Brigham Young for investment.
The old bigam'ist gave out that it
vas invested in certain real estate
in Salt Lake City; but a few years
after, when Mrs. Cook cndeavorcd
to sell some Of the lots whicl Alnig
pointed out as part Of the est
mcnt, she discovered that the title
was not in her name, nor in Brig
hams, but it was all in the Mormon
Church.-DuJuQue Telegraph.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-11-10
Ti1ac and Manner of Electinc y. S
Senator.

Politicians generally understand,
but there are many others who do
not, the time and manner Of elect
ing United States Senator in
Iowa.
In Iowa, the Senator to serve for
the term commencing March 4th,
1873, is to be elected this coming
winter, more than year before it
is time for him to take his seat,
while in nearly all the other States
the Senatorial election does not
come off until Il year from this win
ter. This is because the Iowa Leg
islature meets only biennially-
holding a session this winter, and
none next winter.
According to the Code of Iowa,
(Revision of 1860, chapter 49,, sat
each and every regular session OF
the General Assembly of this State
next preceding the expiration OF the
constitutional term OF service Of a
United States Senator, or any ses.
sion when vacancy shall exist, ut an
hour to be designated by u resolntio"
of either branch qcith the occurance
Of the other branch Of the Genera.
assembly, the members of both
houses thereof shall meet in the
Hall of the House Of Representatives
for the purpose of electing a Sena-
tor or Senators by joint vote"
Subsequently t" the passage OF
this bill, cases occurred in other
States like the following: The
House Of Representatives OF such
State would be largely Republican;
the Senate, Democratic by one or
two votes; hence the General AS
sembly would be Republican on joint
ballot. Then the designation, by
the Republican House Of Repre-
sentatives, of the time to proceed to
an election for Senator, would not BE-
comcu,ved IN by the Democratic
Senate. In Indiana, under such
circumstances, on one occasion the
Democrats Of the Senate resigned
for the purpose Of preventing the
election of any Senator.
To put an end to such proceed
ings as these for the defeat of the
popular will, Congress took the
matter in hand, aud IA law was pass
ed, July 26, 1866, providing that at
the session of any General Assem-
bly, by which U. S. Senator is to
be chosen, IN the 2secoud Tuesday
after its meeting and organization,
each House shall, by q -uioa roce
vote of each member present, name
a person for Senator. On the Gay
following the House shall meet in a
joint Assembly, and it the same
person shall have received MAORI
~ OF all the votes cast III each House,
he shall be declared duly. elected
Senator. il not, then the .ioint As
mbiy shall proceed to chQpse by a
rica coce vote, a person forethat
purpose, and the person who shall
receive q naajority Of aiithe rotes II
f" ,joint con rent;0n-a majority OF
the members Of each House being
prescnt.-shall be declared duly elect
ed. Ii i Senator is not elected on
the first day, the joint Assembly
shall meet and take at least one r"fe
per 'iuy during the session OF the
Legislature.
The Iowa Legislature meets on
the second Monday in January,
which comes this year upon the sth;
hence the election Of United States
Senator will be the order Of the day
for Jan. l6th.-DubmYue Times.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-11-10

RAILROAD TAX

petition of one third Of the resident tax pay.
~ ers of the Township Of Washington, in the
County of Buchanan, in the State of Iowa, asking
the submission by us the legal voters Of satd
struction OF the Railroad of the Iowa l. Minnesota
Railway Company by the levy Of , tax ON the
property taxable In said township, having been
presented to ue.
Now. therefore. notice is hereby given that n
the Court House, in said township, on Tuesda.
Hundred and Seventy lone, q Special Election
will he held, at which the polls will be opened rs
provided for General elections, and at which cleo
ton the question Of aiding in the construction Of
said Railway by the levy and collection Of tax Of
q. per cent the last assessed value of all prop
erty in said township to he paid to said Railway
Company as provided by law, and by i expended
onl, In the construction OF their said Railroad,
within the limits of Washington township. in said
County will he submitted to the legal voters OF
said township in said county. Those in favor Of
aiding in the construction Of said Railroad in the
manner heretofore set out. will have written or
printed on their ballots, Taxation" and those
opposed thereto will have written or printed on
their ballots, mo TrxatiOn." This submission IL
with the reservation In favor Of the Taxpayers In
addition to that provided by law: That no part Of
the money Is to be drawn from the county treNsu-
~ for any purpose until said Railroad IL completed
and the cars running from AnamOsa to lndcpend-
ence. Iowa.
But il the Railroad is not so completed. and the
cars running on or before the 4th day Of July. A.
D., 1879 then and IN that shall the tax 60
voted he null and void, and revert back to the
taxpayers.
D., 1871.
Il Il. sraa 1. Trustees,
JAMES SANDERS, !
l6-w4 Washington Tp.. Buchanan Co.. Iowa.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-11-10
SIGN OF
The Big Hat +!

AS the sign denotes, it is tru-
lv a Hat Store. both for Ladies
and Gents. Every person who
visits Independence is familiar
with Turner's Millinery and Fur
nishing Goods Store. Last spring
they added TO their stock in the
shape of Gents Hats and Fur
ni>hing Goods, making it truly
Il Hat Store. We say it land
without >boasting) tint we have
as large and rs fine an assert
ment us can be found in any
store Of our class Of goods west
Of Chicago.
To the Ladies as usually. we
solicit a share ofyoW patronage.
TO the Gents Remember it is
truly, surely, and the only Hat
Store in the city. Our Facility
and Experience for purchasing
stock is second 10 none; cxpen-
SEES sms,ll !; consequently our
prices we, guarantee.
Remember the place, The
Sign Of the Big Hat.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-11-10

warded But Heaven will reward you.
You have well-wisl,ing and feelings Of
gratitude for what you have done from
oil yOn see before you.
In behalf Of those VIII. now look upon
you, allow me to present to you this pa
per. On 1t are enrolled their names with
the amount Of their subscriptions. II Is
their purpose to present to you gold
headed cane. We are sorry 1t is not here
to-day, but it could not be obtained for
the present occasion. However, COM
mittcc has been appointed, and funds
placed in their hands tn the amount Of
thirty-six dollars. with instructions from
the Institute to place you in the posses
express is. that you will keep it and carry
it AS n token Of the high esteem in which
you arc held by the teachers of Bucllan-
AN county.
This manifestation Of esteem was
so unexpected to Mr.. Pierce that he
could scarcely give Expression to
his gratitude. Yet the few heart
spoken words which he uttered
were so deep with feeling that he
left lasting impression on the
minds of those who heard him.
EVENING SESSION.
Prayer, by Rev. Mr.. Simons; Sc
lect Reading, "reachcr's Influence"
by Miss Romans; Recitation, by
Mervin Simons; Select Reading, by
Miss Emma Butterheld; Song, by
Sabbath School class; Lecture,
physical Culture" by DR.. H. C.
SATURDAY. Nov.
Devotional exercises, conducted
by Mr.. Webb.
Mss Brown and Mrs. Thomas
presented the subject of Drawing
and Music respectively. After a
candid discussion, the following
resolution was adopted.
"Resoived, That the Introduction
Of Drawing and Music should be
more general in common schools OF
the county,"
Committee on Township Institutes
reported as follows:
Township Institutes will he held
at the following named places and
dates, occurring once in three weeks
after their respective organizations:
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-11-10
State News.

The post Office at Mt Hope, in
Delaware county, has been discontinued.
Hon. ]. B. Lcake, Of Davenport. a
gentleman widely known in political
circles. is about to remove to Chicago to
practice his profession, that If the law.
IT. ]. Gilmore, for \ long time bust
ness manager Of the McGregor Necs. has
severed his connection with that paper.
He announces, however, his intention to
remain in the newspaper business.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-11-10

AMONG the other manifestations
OF Twced's knavcry, it is alleged by
the New York papers that a large
quantity Of furniture, ordered for
the Court House, the cost of which
ran up into the millions, was, with
out even unloading by the truck
men, ordered away "for repairs, .
and taken directly to the Metropoli.
tan Hotel. The significant fact in
connection with the transaction is
that the Hotel is managed by
Tweed, Jr., son Of the arch Tam.
many theft.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-11-10
Che Ynlletin.
FRIDAY. NOV. 10. 1871.

FREDERICK DOUGLASS has been
unanimously nominated by the Re
publicans of Rochester, N. Y, as
their candidate for the Assembly.
If the New York Legislature shall
continue to receive acccssions OF
character, principle and integrity,
such as are indicated by the nomi-
nation of the colored orator, there
is some hope that it may become
respectable III the estimation of the
country
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-11-10
Much ford oratory has been {

Much ford oratory has been OK
pended in Congress and elsewhere,
over the anticipated results Of the
building Of the Pacific railroad, in
assisting the Development of the
country through which it passes
and otherwise subscribing public
interests and convenienccs. The
following dispatch affords an illus
tratien of the manner in which the
road is doing these things. The
rapacity Of the company is not
made any more tolerablc by the re.
Election that it was the money,
credit and lands of the government
that built it: -
SALT LAKE, Nov. 8.
There is great Indignation among
the miners and mine owners in re-
gard to the high freight rates on
the Union Pacific railroad. Hum
dreds OF fret ght cars run east empty
every dhy rather than. carry The
ores OF Utah at any profit to the
shippers.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-11-10

THE dispensations of fate are
inscrutable. The wisdom OF to-day
may be the weakness of tomorrow,
and what seemed the anchor Of our
hope become the instrument Of our
undoing. "Thc best laid schemes
OF mice and men gang aft agleg,
sang the Scottish bard, and the
truth of the arhorism will be tear
fully attested by scores of disap-
pointed politicians. The latest
notable instance of one assailed by
"the sings and arrows of outrage,
Gus fortune" is one Cyrus Ohm
stead, who aspircd to represent ono
of the New York City assembly
districts in the Legislature. A
month or two since, the obvious,
well-worn path to this or any other
political pretermcnt in the Demo
cratic, Iammany-rldden CITY o.
New York was through conspicu
Gus villainy of some sort. So Ohm
stead, doubtless for prudential rea
sons and to fifty qualify himself fol
the favor Of so enlightened con
stituency, forged the name of his
grandfather. But alas for thu
humble emulator Of Tweed, before
the fruition Of his hopes, things
took turn in New York. The
knaycries Of Tammany passing the
point of endurance, honest public
sentiment WAS aroused, rascality
suffered Il decline in the political
market, and Olmstead found him
self in the Tombs, there to reflcc,
on the mutations Of politics.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-11-10

Tie committee recommend Mr..
Pierce as President of Institutes
held at Hazleton, Littleton, Jesup
and Brandon until hi. term OF office
expires. During the same time Mr..
Ely is recommended to act as Pres
dent OF Institutes held at Quasque-
ton, Winthrop, Buffalo Grove and
independence. After the LIST of
January, 1872, MIR. Pierce is ex-
pcctcd to take charge ct Mr.. Ely's
Institute, and rice cers".
just be ore adjourning, Mr.. Pierce
made Il few parting remarks in ref
ercncc to his official relations t" the
teachers Of the county, and closed
with these touching words: "God
bless the teachers of Buchanan
county"
Institute adjourned to meet at
Winthrop.
W. II. ROBERTSON, Scc'y.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-11-10
The November Elections.

Nine states, New York, Massa-
ehusetts, New Jersey, Maryland,
illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota,
Mississippi and Virginia, voted on
Tuesday for State officers and men,
bers of the Legislature, and the
general result is anything but dis
piriting to the Republicans. The
fashions of Republican victory set
bv the October contests seems to
have been followed with remarka-
bic faithiulncss, and even improved
upon in some cases.
The Empire State has gloriously
redeemed herself from Democratic
misrulc. The Republican candi-
dates on the State ticket are all
elected by majorities not less than
10000, and the Legislature is over
whclmingly Republican. The latest
figures are: Senate, Rep, "a, Dem.,6
reform Dem, 9; Assembly, Rep, 80,
Dem, SO, reform Dem, 5. But it
is in the city that the most glorious
results have been achieved. Tam
many is routed, horse foot and
dragons. The Republican and re-
form candidates for the Legislature
and for county and city Offices make
an almost clean sweep Of the board.
Tammany elects but four members
Of the Legislature. BY the old
game of intimidation and repeating
Tweed is returned to the Senate,
but his election will probably be
contested. Lcdwith, the Tammany
candidate for Supreme Judge, who,
first a member of the committee OF
70, aftcrward sold out to the
rascals, was deserted by them in
the last extremity and is defeated
by crushing majority. Horatio
Seymour, who was a candidate for
the Assembly, is defeated. There is
much rejoicing in the city over this
brilliant and not anticipated defeat
of rascality.
In New Jersey, Parker, the Dem
ocratic candidate for Governor, is
elected by from 5000 to 1900 ma
jority. lie Legislature is sepuh-
lican in both branches, the ma jori-
ty on joint ballot being 10, a Re
publican gain OF 4.
The old Bay State falls into line
with plurality of $4,000 for Wash
burne, and Sc towns to hear from.
The Republican majority is large
in both houses OF the Legislature.
Maryland goes Democratic of
course, hut with decreased ma jority.
The Republicans have made gains
all over the State, and while they
had NJ members Of the last legisla-
ture, will now have one-tourth
of the House and some members OF
the Senate. The Democratic ma
jority is about $4,000.
Illinois elected OH Tuesday a
Congressman at large and a men,
Der of Congress to fill vacancy in
the 9th District. The returns indi-
cate a close vote on Congressman
at large, and the election Of the
Republican candidate in the 9th
District. In Chicago, Medill's ma
jority for Mayor is over 1900.
The balance Of the candidates on
the "Fire Union" ticket are elected
by large majorites.
Wisconsin repudiates tho rene
gadc Doolittle to the tune of 10000
majority for Washburne the Repub-
lican candidate. The Republican ,
have two-thirds Of both houses OF
the legislature.
The returns from Minnesota are
meagre, but Indicate the election
Of the Republican State ticket by
5000 to 10000 majority; a heavy
gain.
The conservatives sweep Vir-
ginia and Arkansas.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-11-10
New Advertisements.
Closing QUE Sale
Knit Goods, Yarns, zephyrs,
HO, IERY, STATIONERY,
N tito N - CD O.. % @.

Wishing to devote my time wholly to the Sew
ing Machine business. will sell until January LIST,
everything in my stock NJ prices thst will astOn-
fsh ALL Families wishing to lay In stock OF
woOlens for winter, will Ind it greatly 10 their
advantage to visit the Knitting and Sewing Ma
chine Depot, where il offered for sale lOU0 lbs Of
Eastern Yarns; 800 lbs. of Imported arms; 10O
lbs. Of ZEPHYR; HOO pairs Of Mems aud Boys
Socks; 1910 pairs of Ladies' and Misses Wooden
Hose; also, $3.50 pairs of ladies and Misses Cot
ton ilOse; 30n pairs Of Mems Cotton HOrc and
half Hose; 50OO pairs Of Children's Cotton and
WOnlen hose; hOtO pairs Of Ladies'. Misses and
ChiIdrer Q Mitts, from 10 to q ccnts per pair; 50O
pairs OF Wrisflets II Is cents per pair; Ladies',
Geuts' and Chiidren's Scxrfs IN Germantown
Wool and Zephyr at Wholesale prices; Gents and
Boys underwear and Furnishing Goods At cost !;
Ladies' Shawlr. Gloves, Laces and Zephyr HOOds
at extremely low prices. lars,e stock Of But
tons OF every description, Needles, Pins, Dress
Braids and everything In This line of notions At
less than cost, Writing Paper by the ID. and En-.
velOpes by the 100. Everything to be closed out
before the LIST day Of January. Don't fail to i'm
prove this opportunity Of buying goods 1t your
own pricees.
S. NJ OSGOOD.
At the Knitting and Sewing Machine Depot
PROSPECTUS FOR 1872.
FIFTH YEAR.
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NEW FEATUR S FOR 1872.
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Al. who are striving to max. their profess
sion worthy of admiration for beauty, as il as al
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JENNIE BALDWIN,
W. ENPAKKER, }Cm.
JAMES DALreN.
SARAH l.. FREDERICK
Committee to nominate an editor
for the Teachers column, decided
upon s. g. Pierce.
PRESENTATION TO SUPERINTENDENT
S. G. PIERCE.
A very pleasant and impressive
affair closed the afternoon session.
just as President Pierce gave the
signal to adjourn, Mr.. J. +. Cook,
of Jesup, stepped forward upon the
rostrum and addressed him as fol
lows:
MIR. PREsIDENT:-Thc pr sent session
| Of the annual teachers institute is soon
to close. And your official work as Co.
| Superintendent is also soon to close
You have worked faithfully and hard,
I and it was your wish. 10 doubt. that it
should he SO. Therefore. in behalf ot
the teachers and friends Of education Oi
| Buchanan county here assembled. have
the honor Of presenting IT, you. sir. "A
very precious gift; not precious because
valuable, but precious because in it there
is an expression If individual apprccia.
ton Of your worth and ability as an edu
cational director that wells from the
heart. You have had charge Of the
schools of this county for many years.
Under your direction they have prosper
| ed and been advanced. You have raisad
the standard Of qualification for teachers.
We thank you for it, because we have
been stimulated to greater effort in ma
king practical intellectual attachments
that should meet your approval. You
have kept yourself informed as to the
most improved methods u imparting in
struction and have given US the benefit
of the same. For your zeal and sarpest.
ness, financially, you have not been re-
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-11-10

Music, by Institute choir.
Miss Cooper presented the sub.
iect Of. Ventilation and ably set
forth its necessity in our. common
schools. eif ,e~..i g
Mr.. Pierce spoke Of it's impor-
tancc, and where no provision is
made for it, open the doors and
windows ut intermission and build
up the fire. i.i
Subject Of Geography. Mr.. Stock.
we'll adopts the plan OF map.draw-
ing and has topical rccitation in
connection with it.. His Young pu-
pills commence with their own
town, county, &C., and continue I'M