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Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-08-04
Political Items.

The Jones County Republican Con
vention will be held at Monticello, on the
9th inst
Hon. f. f. Cooley is mentioned as a
candidate for Senator from Winneshiek.
20 take the place Of DR.. Bulls, to be elect
ed Lieut. Governor.
The Republicans of Jasper county,
after a thorough examination of the
points III favor Of the Primary Elections
and Conventions systems of making nom
nations, have adopted the former.
The Washington correspondent Of the
Cincinnati Commercial says that it is
universally admitted, that in the event Of
the resignation of Chief Justice Chase,
which is deemed probable, Justice Miller
Of Iowa would be appointed to the vacan
cy,
A correspondent of the Cincinnati
Commercial thus hits off the dandy New
l DIX senator. IL II hlioNll tildt tHClS
is nothing between Senator and the
Supreme Being that Conklin so pines for
as for Judgeship on the Supreme Bench.
He believes himself too good to be Il Sen
ator, and. for want of experience, not
quite good enough for Supreme Being
Miss Abbie Clifford who was an un-
successful candidate before the Rcpubli
can Convention of Mar hall county, for
the Office of Superintendent of Schools,
declines tender of the nomination for
the same office from the Democrats, at
the same time c0ngratulating the Demo
cracy upon having thus early taken an
advance step in the right direction,
The Dcs Moincs Register announces by
authority that Hon. F. w Palmer of the
Fifth District, whose name has been
mentioned as probable candidate for Z.
S. Senator, has never thought of being
and has no intention of being Il candi-
date for that position. Mr.. Palmer is
worthy of such distinction, and has
ample ability to fill the place thus de-
clined.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-08-04

THAT HAT Trick AGA1N.-The
Daubury Conn Ne'rs supplements
that story about the girl in South
Norwalk, who caught husband by
writing her name and address on
the lining Of a hat she was trimming,
with the following: "This is an
old trick, played by several of our
girls, one of whom in particular,
had an cventful experience. She
stitched her name inside the lining
Of hat beneath the statement: Il
am thine; wilt thou be mine?' and
sent it adrift. After various vicissi-
tudes it was purchased by gentle
men and took a position on his head.
One day the lining became loose,
and endeavoring to fastcn it his eye
rested upon the sentiment and name,
and he invountarily exclaimed,
On fool When Martha return
ed home that day, she was taken to
retired part Of the cottage and
warmed up with strap. The gen
tlemen who got that hat was her
father"
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-08-04
CAurIONn CAUTIoNu!

Unprincipled men are endcavor-
ing in different parts OF the country,
to palm off upon the unwary an inn
itation of DR.. Sage's Catarrh Rem
edy, under similar sounding yet
not i0enticM name. Remember the
1en,tine is called CDR. Sage's Ca
tarrh REMEDY" and not 'Dr.
Sage's Cure" CDR. Sage's Catarrh
Reliever," or some other similar
sounding name. Also bear in mind
that the genuine has the words "R.
V. Pierce, Sole Proprietor, Buffalo,
N. "" printed upon the outside
wrapper, and has DIR. Pierce's por-
trait, name and address on the Gov
eminent Revenue Stamp upon it,
which is q positice guarantee Of
0o,,u;,4eness. 1t is therefore an
easy matter to distinguish the gen
uinc from the spurious. 500.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-08-04
State News.

---Vinton is organizing q Zouave Com
pany
The Cedar Rapids Daily Observer
has been changed from an evening to a
morning paper.
The Delaware County Harvest Home
takes place on the nth inst, at Bailey's
Ford. Tables for 5000 will be pro-
vided.
The annual camp meeting ofthc Upper
Iowa Conference will commence on the
grounds near Camanchc, on the 18th Of
August, continuing eight days.
The Germans of Dubuque are agita
ting the project Of building an opera
house in that city to cost $4,000 1t is
proposed to raise the money by stock
subscription, the shares being s. each
The eating house connected with the
depot Of the G. & N. w r. r. at Cedar
Rapids, was burned on Friday night, last
week The Observer says that the pas
senger depot is a total wreck, although
the elevators and freight depot were
saved.
The Muscatine Journal says that it
is proposed to add interest to the county
fair of that county by premium on ba
b es, to be awarded by committee of
bachelors The committee will doubtless
be impartial, but that is no compensation
for ignorance.
Very few are aware Of the magnitude
of the fur trade still carried on in North
western Iowa each winter During the
winter of 1870 single dealer of Spirit
Lake paid out $4,000 for furs, and his
purchases this season amount to more
than $4,000.
The West Union Gazette gives the
particulars Of the sudden death Of S. p.
Linnell while at work in his barn. His
death was the result of dissipatcd habits,
and the Gazette makes it the occasion for
note of warning to young men who
think it manly to tipple, and for an ap
peal to the consciences of the dealer in
intoxicating drinks, and those who by
their countenance give responsibility to
his business
The Lansing Mirror and Chronicle
gives the distressing particulars Of the
drowning of two children of II and
wears, the son and daughter of Mr. Mas
skier of that place The children were
bathing in a creek near their house, and
| getting into deep hole were drowned be-
fore assistance could reach them. 4
Younger brother and sister were witnesses
of the scene. and by their pitcous cries
attracted the mother to the spot, but too
late.
The Cedar Falls Gazette tells the fol
lowing: "a German, named Shontz, liv-
ing near New Hartford, received tele-
graphic dispatch from his brother in
Pennsylvania, to the effect that if he
wished to see his father alive he must
come Immediately. On coming to town,
he explained matters to Mr. Turner, the
agent and operator, thusly; when see
the handwriting first, no knows it to be
from my broidcr, but when I looks the
second time, then l knows it is his right
aWay'"
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-08-04

WHEN the Newman letter first
appeared, and before Mr.. Harlan
had written his letter defending
and justifying it, the Northwestern
Nristion -1drocate denounced it
as an attempt to drag the church in
to political affairs. Since Mr..
IIarlan's letter and through some
influence not clearly defined, the
.1drocote has seen fit to crawiish
from its former position, and pro-
Tossing to see nothing IN the New
man cpistle more significant than
an assurance to the people of Iowa
that Bro. Harlan as not fallen from
grace, still attends church, &c, it
proceeds in its turn to pat DR.. New
man on the back, and to tender the
following gratuitous advice to the
people Of Iowa:
Mr.. Harlan is entirely clear. Now let
the canvass 90 on. 1t is evident the
Legislature must be chosen on this issue
Let the Harlan men see that Harlan men
are put in nomination for the Legislature,
and Allison men see that Allison men are
chosen. Better all be wide-awakc and so
let the State have it's real choice. She
might have much worse Senator than
Mr.. Allison and we all know there are
few better than Mr. Harlan.
But this exhibition of zeal without
discretion, especially from a Mctho-
dist paper i'll another State, is too
much for even the Harlan papers.
The following from the Ottumwa
Cowie,' is specimen Of the snubs
administered to the .llrorate by
Mr.. Harlan's friends:
And. now, if the northeastern Christ
tan Adrocate vii. go right along and at
tend to its own little religious business
and keep its impcrtincni snout ont of our
norridrc, it will be conserving the cause
of Christianity and good breeding.
The .1dcocate'S article is no more
impcrtincnt than the Newman cir
cular, and but for the fact that Mr..
Harlan endorses the latter, it is
quite likely that we should see the
Co"rier and papers with similar
sympathies on the Senatorial ques-
tlon, rcbakipg it just as emphati-
eally.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-08-04

TIE Des Moincs Reriew, in al
luding to the fact that Senator IIar-
Ian is making questionable use of
his ranking privilege by sending
through the mails, all over the State,
numerous packages of his letter in
explanation of the Newman letter,
and the further fact, which it says
it has from undoubtcd authority,
that the same frank covers notes adj
dressed to ministers Of the gospel
and Sunday School Superintendent,
urging them to circulate said docu-
mcnts, and in other ways lend their
influence for his reelection to the
Senate, makes good point on him
by quoting a passage from said let
ter, which reads as follows:
Il have never asked, expected or de-
sired support for any official station, on
account Of religious considerations, |
have never, at any time, adopted means,
either direct or indirect, to secure church
influence for such purpose, And al
though | am frank to confess that | cs-
teen the right to speak for Iowa on the
floor of the American Senate at this per
iod of the worlds history, the greatest
honor with which citizen can be
clothed, yet, unless chcerfully conferred
by a free people, from \ mature and de-
liberate conviction that, all things con
sidercd, it would be best for the State
and for our great Republic, would de-
spisc myself if did not scorn the dis
tinction."
The above is beautiful specimen
of Senatorial grandiloquence, and
yet Mr.. Harlan is not willing that
the people shall arrive at the "ma-
ture and deliberate conviction" men
toned, without his personal inter-
ference. lie is at this moment
travelling over the State holding Sc
cret caucuscs with his adhcrcnts, in
weighing unto them the Methodist
clergy when possible, and in various
other ways laying plans to capture
by strategy that which he says sho'd
be "checrfully conferred by the
people. In view Of these things
and the disposition he has shown to
make wrong use Of the official pat
ronagc at his disposal, VIC cannot
escape the conviction that Mr.. IIar-
Ian is dcnagoguc, and his return
to the Senate not "bcst for the State
and for our GREAT RrpIlbiic.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-08-04

The Working Mems Emigrant
Association, Of London, England, is
a society which for some years has
been engaged in sending out set
tiers to Canada. \ large number
of the present members evinciny n
desire to cmigrate to the United
Stated instead of Canada. Mr.. w.
Frank Lynn, President OF the
Association, addressed a letter to
GOV. Merrill announcing that he is
coming to Iowa to make a person
al inspection of her resources and
advantages, and invoking aid and
facilities in the prosecution of his
mission. The following is Gov.
McrriIl's reply, and as it gives much
valuable information respecting our
noble State in compact form we
give it entire:
STATE OF Iowa, EXECUTIVE DEr'T J
Dies MONIES, July, 1871.
4N. ". Frank Lynn, President
Worhiny MEMS Emigront 1ssocia-
tion, London, Il. G.-.Sir:
Your letter of May 9th, inquiring
into the facilities offered by the
State of Iowa to settlers seeking
homes in American is received, and
its pcrusal has afforded me much
satisfaction. 1t is always II source
Of qualification to our people to wei
come among them those who come
here, with hands strong and hearts
willing, to develop the great re
sources of Iowa, while lettering
their own condition. take pleasure,
therefore, in answering your letter,
and deem the occasion an opportune
one to present brief review Of
some Of the advantages offered by
Iowa to those in search of a new
home in this Western country.
Our State is situated in the heart
Of the American republic, its south
western corner being very near the
geographical center of the United
States. 1t has an area Of 55,O45
square miles, about equal to that
of England and Wales. This terri
tory, unlike those countries, con
tains no mountains, and no eleva-
ton greater than 1850 feet above
the level of the sea. Its surface is
composed almost entirely Of prairie,
most Of it undulating or rolling.
The State is abundantly watered,
among its streams some being long
or than the Thames, while the two
greatest rivers of North America
wash its eastern and western
borders.
The unsurpassed fertility and en-
during qualities of Iowa soil are ac
knowlcdged everywhere. 1t is con
fdently believed that there is
amount of untillable land in
Iowa than upon any other equal
area upon the face Of the globe.
The language of two scientists, who
have made geological surveys in
the State, may here be introduced.
DR.. James Hall, first State Geolo-
gist, says:
"Thc upper portion of the material con
tie superficial covering of the
prairie is always finely comminutcd, and
usually has few loose powders or frag
mcnts of rock scattered through it, al
though they sometimes lie upon the sur
face in isolated groups or singly. Upon
the great prairics in central Iowa, one
may frequently travel over large extent
of surface without seeing a single stone,
not even so much as the smallest pebble
In the swales and in some Of the bottom
lands, especially in the southern part Of
HE State, the rich black vegetable mold
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-08-04
Yours, with much respect,
JoHN 4, NOBLE
Wavcrly, Iowa, July 81, 1871,

The McGrcgor NewS asks why
the Democratic journals are coming
out so STRONGLY in favor of Allison;
which is about equivalent to in
curing why the sun rises in the
west and sets in the east. But the
Nears furnishes an Illustration of
hor the Democratic papers are sup
porting Mr.. Allison by copying a
dirty, lying and every way unprin-
cipled attack upon that gentleman
from the columns of the McGrcgor
Times, the leading Democratic pa
per in Northeastern Iowa. And the
Neacs is mean enough also to give
the Islander a quasi endorsement.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-08-04

TIE Democracy Of Ohio county,
Indiana, don't depart worth cent.
They held Il meeting the other day,
and passed Il series Of resolutions
dcnouncing in strong terms the sat
tempt to lead the party in the wake
Of strange and ungodly gods" and
winding up with the following:
Resolred, That when we descend so
low as to barter our principles to partakc
of the loaycs and fishes, we will be, and
ought to be, damned.
The condition precedent is SUI
perfluous. The majority Of people
think that the Democratic party
should be damned anyhow.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-08-04
Urearthed V;lIeiny.

Unearthed VilIainy.
The New York Times has sue
ceedcd in penetrating the tough
hides Of the Tammany thieves in
that city by publishing authentic
evidences of their rascality, derived
from the public records; especially
the lists of sums allowed in building
and furnishing the new Court
House, Il building which originally
estimated to cost two millions has
already cost fifteen millions and is
not yet finished. AS a specimen of
the cxtravagant expenditures in con-
ncction with this building, it is
proved that the shades and curtains
for 1856 windows cost SloS,02l.l0,
or about $500 per window, an in
vestigation Of the character of these
costly window hangings proving
them to be the common linen shades,
worth from S. to $40 per window.
Again, one ]. W. Smith had a bill
of S23,55O audited for awnings for
$50 windows, which is about $3.50
each. \ well known manufacturer
of awnings says that he will willing
ly furnish any quantity of the same
awnings for $3.50 each.
Other items in this record Of
swindling have reference to the
keeping in repair Of ten armorics
of the city regiments. The follow
ing sums were paid for this purpose
during nine months-namely:
A Garyey, for plastering, Sl97,330.24
J. H. Keyscr for plumbing. 142, 329.1l
J. H. Ingersoll, for Chairs. 110,I29 go
G. s. Miller, carpenter work asa, 064. 81
Over $780, for keeping one ar
mory in repair nine months, or
$4,000 per month. These amounts
were not actually paid the mcchan-
les, of course. They got small
fraction and the Tammany thieves
the bulk Of it, but it was all charged
to the city and came out of the tax
PAYERS. These are but incidents in
the general scheme Of plumber Of
which the tax payers of New York
have been the victims for years, and
by which the villainous Tammany
ring have been enriched to an al
most fabulous extent. These scoun-
drels kept in Office by the vote of an
ignorant population and by fraud,
have heretofore cvadcd conviction
of these monstrous rascalities from
their own records. They are now
brought to light by one Of number
of persons recently discharged from
the Comptr Hers office, who having
access to the secret books, took
copies when he found that he was
to 90. These evidences of guilt he
offered to sell to members of the
ring implicated. The offer was de-
clincd for the good reason that they
were not sure that the possessor
would not retain other copies. They
were accordingly brought to the
Times Office, and so came to the
public eye. As may he imagined,
this created Il sensation, not only
among the people who were being
so Systematically and constantly
robbed, but also among the mem
bers of the thieving ring. Mayor
Hall finds it necessary TO put in 4
defense against the Indictment of
himself and comrades, but the de-
Tense is more like an apology. No
issue is made with the facts as
stated. but an effort is made to
shift the responsibility, and the fact
is dwclt on with some complaccncy,
that Notwithstanding these enor-
nous rascalities, the credit Of the
city is not impaired
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-08-04

Harlan is swinging around the circle
of Northern Iowa, visiting the sore mead
districts principally.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-08-04

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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-30


DEAR%IR-llaving suffered with gravel for
upward of nine years, and not obtaining any
relief rum the various physicians in my sec
ton, visited Philadelphia for the purpose of
having an operation performed some ten or
eleven weeks since; but ON my arrival saw
your advertisement in the Ledger, and de-
termined to try il first, having a great aver
sion 10 the operation. / purchased three bot
ties, although at the time had little faith in
medicine in my case, but hoping it might re-
lieve my suffering. soon found my pain de-
crease, and felt much more comfortable. /
then purchased one dozen bottles. | contin-
ued TO use it, and at tho expiration of four
weeks noticed q deposit in my chamber, and
upon inspection found this to be gritty, and
then determined to examine more closely, and,
TO my surprise, found this to BIO small par
ticles not larger than pins head. | contin-
ued to use the medicine, and have collected
few of the same. which inclose / continued
TO pass them until within three weeks ago.
My water previous TO using it was feverish.
and sediment would form from it; since that
period it is much lighter, the pain has ceased,
and / am able to inform You that il is ROW OF
q natural color, and l have no pain or
Inflammation in any part of my body, and
can. walk. ride or rest without any incon-
venience.
| shall leave for home to-m0r ow, and shall
take supply with me, as intend using it for
some time, although / feel well now, and can
al other remedies and medical skill had
failed.
Feeling grateful that was so fortunate as
to lind and you to prepare such an excellent
medicine, believe me, in the most comprehen-
j. 5. SANDERsON.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-30
BURNSIDE. cOSS.. Decembor Is. 1869.

Burnside. CoSS.. December Is. 1869.
DR.. HKLNBoLD;
Dear Sir-It is with much pleasure that
write you upon facts respecting myself. do
not know hardly how to express myself. L
have been for the last ten or twelve years the
greatest sufferer man could be and live; but
more sometimes than others. The complaint
been sometimes from twelve to fourteen hours,
and wanted to make water every minute, but
could not. Have consulted doctors, beth in
Massachusetts and this State, and taken pills.
may say by the quart; also, liqu0red medi-
cines. but found no relief from any. and got
worse the last six months. | was so that |
could scarcely get about. | could not rest
night or day. IL would soon have been " all
up" with me IL ! had not seen your ADVERTISE
ment in the Berkshire Courier, headed Kid
neys." / read IL through and thought would
try it. i purchased bottle, but, mind you.
had not much faith in it. Why should /, when
had been trying SO many things and cost me
so muchP Well, began taking IL, and before
/ had taken the FIRST bottle. | felt bad but
finished it got another. By the time i took
half Of the second i still got worse lappa-
rently). When / walked it seemed as If my
right kidney was falling from its place. and l
felt really bad. felt 50, before / had FIN
ished the second, that made up my mind it
was Of no use trying any mOre--and all this
time the Buchu" was doing its work, but l
did not know it. SO gave up and went 10
Hartford on Saturday to one of the best doc
tors in the city. lie said Il was the neck Of
the bladder. and should have TO undergo an
operation. He gave me medicine and / went
home quite down-hearted, On Sunday / was
unable to go TO church. had not taken any
Of his medicine, but on my return continued
using the " Buehu," and in the afternoon l
had desire to make water, but could not.
About one hour AFTER this L tried again, with
the sane result; but The next time I took the
vessel II was the same as turning faucet and
stopping il OF again. IL was 50 for three
times. and the third time there was some-
thing came through the passage, and struck
against the side Of the vessel. / examined il,
and II Is the ugliest stone OF gravel yOu1lver
saw, covered over with little pieces which col
lected together. II looks the color Of a mud
turtle, and is rs hard az hint. 50 you see the
Buchu " was doing its work. although was
| feeling so badly. procured another bottle.
thinking there might be some more behind
but since that has passed, which is eight weeks
/ ago last Sunday, have been as well as ever