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The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-02-28
EHaAL IMTHLLIoHNcH.
Bond Cnaa.

United States District Court-Jtdge Cddioaldder.
The United States VS.. John Young, Christopher
Binder and Daniel Mcguire. An acton on a distil-
ers bond In $4,000, in which Young is principal and
Binder and Mcguire suretes. 1t is alleged that, by
making false returns OF the products of his business
Young rendered himself and his sureties liable in
the sum OF sll47, which is the amount sued for On
trial.
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FIRE IN A BULK WNDow.-Last evening
gas jet set fire to the goods in the bulk window
of a store at Apple and Diamond Streets and the
result of the fire was the loss of $500 worth of
property.
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DEATH FROM INJURIES RECEIVED BY RAIL
ROAD ACCIDENT.-Mary Whitney, the middle
aged woman who was knocked down and run
over by train on the North Pennsylvania Rail-
road at Berks street, last evening" died this
morning in the Episcopal Hospital. The unfor-
limbs, both her feet having been cut off.
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IT WILL BE SEEN by reference to our adver-
tising columns that matron is wanted in the
colored department of the House of Refuge.
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a HIT FROM THE SHoULDER.-George Green
was drunk aud pugnacious last night at the
corner of Third and Brown streets. Thinking
to stop his antics by four or five hours of repose
in the station-house, Officer Mcguire attempted
by hit from the shoulder which landed the
policeman in the gutter. Nothing daunted, the
officer arrested Green, and succeeded in taking
him before Alderman Cahill, who bound him
over in 5000 bail to answer.
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SALE OF UNBoXED AND UNsTAMPED CIGARS.
United States Commissioner Craig Biddle had
arraigned before him this morning two Cubans
named John Sanchez and Antonio Gomez, who
were arrested at Easton, Pa, on the charge of
selling cigars not boxed and stamped according
to law.
The Deputy Assessor at Easton testified to his
having followed the accused to drug store in
that place and saw them offer for sale to the
proprietor of the store number of cigars. The
assessor made seizure of a carpet-bag which one
of the accused had in his hand and found therein
about 450 cigars in bundles.
The defendants were each committed in de-
fault of $1,000 bail.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-02-28

THRILLING FIRE.-A fire in the dwelling No.
1902 North Seventh street destroyed about $50
worth of furniture this morning between seven
and eight o'clock.
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PHILADELPHIA STOCK EXCHANGE SALES.
Reported by De Haven Bro, No. 40 s. Third street
SECOND BOARD
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-02-28
FOURTH EDITION
TO-DAY'S WASHINGTON NEWS.
Proceedings of Congress.
The League Island Appropriation.
A Victory for Philadelphia.
Magnanimous Mr.. Sumner.
He Lets Up on the President.
Passage of the Sundry Civil Bill.
Important Revenue Decision.
Monthly Treasury Statement
Etc, ETC.. Etc. ETC.. Etc Z.
Passage of the Sundry Civil Bill.
Important Revenue Decision.
Monthly Treasury Statement

ETC.. Etc.. ETC.. ETC.. Etc 4.
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FROM WASHLyNGTO

Special Despatch to The EUenirg Telegraph.
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Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-03-03

WE find the following compli-
mentary notice of our Congressman
in the Washington correspondence
to the Ottumwa Courier.
The correspondent is perfectly
safe in predicting that Mr.. Donnan
will make record at Washington
that will CRAFTY his friends. He
may not be as brilliant as many, but
when it comes to good, honest work,
he will be found in the front rank:
Hon. w. G. Donnan, of Indepen-
dence, who succeeds Col. Allison in
representing the Third District, en-
bracing twelve excellent Iowa coun-
ties, is here with his wife and two
boys. They are at 1891, G street,
not far from the residence of Capt.
Orr, Hons. F. w. Palmer, Geo. w.
McCrary and VIM. p. Wolfe. Maj.
Donnan is quite young man, and
resembles in appearance the late w.
D. Washburn, formerly Represen-
tatiye from Indiana. He is genial,
and has real western shake of the
hand for all Iowans. Prior to his
arrival to enter upon Congressional
duty, he has never spent but one day
in Washington. His record in the
Iowa Legislature and in the field is
excellent. He will doubtless crafty
his friends by making a good record
here.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-03-03
Anarchy Probable in France.

A leading foreign banker has re-
ceived important private advices
from France, showing the excessive
dissatisfaction with the peace terms
throughout the country. Vengeance
is on everybody's lips, and nobody
believes that the Provisional Gov
eminent can possibly be succeeded
by an Orleanist King, notwithstand-
ing the large numbers of that party
in the Assembly. The people are
disguised with all they have tried,
Legietimists and Orleanists as well
as Bonapartists and moderate Re
publicans. All point to the time
when the French Republic, though
dcrided at home, was respected and
feared abroad, while under the I'm
perialists the enemy entered the
Capital twice. The Orleanists are
too feeble. All aver that the Bor-
deaux Assembly, elected during a
panic, does not represent the tone
of feeling. All hope for nothing
else than destruction to Germany,
and the Red Republicans will be
called upon to do it.
Terrible scenes are anticipated.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-03-03
DUBCoUE. Feb, IL, 1871


EDITOR BULLETIN.-St. Valen-
tines day has just passed; a busy
day, especially for postal clerks, and
an exceedingly anxious day for
downy-lipped youths and dreamy
eyed maidens, who remembered his
shrine most devotedly. Up to 4
o'clock p. NJ, of that day, seventeen
hundred of the precious missives,
called after him, were passed thro'
the post office of this city, and at
the close of the day the number had
reached twenty-seven hundred.
On the evening of St. Valentines
day Miss Dickinson gave her lee
turc on Joan dare, at the Atheneum.
The hall was well flied with intel
liccnt faces; the elite of the city
was largely represented. The lady
was little tardy in making her APP
pearancc, and all eyes were turned
upon her as she passed along the
side aisle to the platform. After a
few minutes impatient suspense she
presented herself to her auditors, as
fresh and determined looking as
when we heard her at independence,
some two years ago; plain in her
attire, which included but few
pieces of jewelry. After calmly
surveying the multitude ofupturned
faces before her for moment, she
launched into her discourse with an
energy and pathos that went to the
heart of every listener. The nara
tive of Joan dare is an old one, her
story has been oft and well told, but
in Miss Dickinson's hands it re-
ceiyes it's finishing touches. In
commencement she spoke Of the no.
bility of Joan's character and
actions, and said hers was namo
that time had given to eternity.
Then. the condition Of France at the
beginning of her career was consid-
cred; the misery and depletion of
the country through the ravages of
the war of invasion, waged by the
English, thrillingly pictured, and
comparison made between French
affairs then and now, in which Miss
Dickinson inclined to the opinion
that although the French were in
desperate straits at present, they
were never seemingly so bereft of
hope as at that bygone day; indeed,
it seemed as though one point of
the lecture was to awaken sympathy
and faith in the cause of France.
The lecturer idealiZed her subject,
and the Maid Of Orleans became q
heroine after her own hearts model.
From the poor peasant girl, hidden
from the great outside world in tho
obscurity of her native village, in
Lorraine, unnoticed except for her
religious devotion and thoughtful
countenance, to the date of her be-
trayal and martyrdom, at Rouen,
1881; the events of her eventful life
| were rehearsed with force and elo-
quence. The question of her in
spiration was dwelt upon. This
scarcely seems tangible theme for
discussion, but when this inspira-
ton, frenzy, familiar" or whatever
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-03-03

The belief of the Secretary of war,
that there will be no outbreak among
the Indians, in the spring, is not
coincided with by Commissioner
Parker and his subordinates. The
Commissioners report the Indians
well satisfied with the new policy,
and as manifesting friendly dis
position generally. They say that
the opponents of the Presidents
policy on the plains are chiefly
among off ers and adventures, who
paid their account in stirring up
war and rumors of war, and they
hold that their advices are much
more trustworthy than those through
either of the above channels. AS
indicated there is now no reasonable
ground for apprehension OF war, but,
on the contrary, the peace policy is
making rapid strides, subduing the
fierce spirit of the Indians who are
located AT agencies, and extending
us influence for good even among
the wild tribes never before ap-
proachable.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-03-03

whom they are placed in commune
cation. 1t is not as l once thought,
thorough simplicity of republican
manners that occasions a rudeness
painful to gentlemen, because
nothing can be more different than
the tone of their communications
with Russia and Germany. 1t may
be forbearing not to notice it, but it
seems to me that if persisted in it
may lead to consequences which are
not intended, and which we will de-
plore. am not going to dwell on
the wild words Of demagogues. l
am speaking of persons Of the high
est authority and the highest repre-
sentatives Of the nation. The time
is come when we should know the
cause of this treatment Of England.
1t is the desire of every one that
our relations with America should
be of the most cordial character,
but the danger is that this conduct
excites the passions of millions, and
something happens or is done or
said in either country, the feelings
are tried, and the nations are landed
in contest which cannot be con-
trolled or prevented. If there is to
be some communication with the
government of the United States of
formal character, it would be good
to come to clear understanding
upon this point, and to let it be
known that England can't be insult
ed with impunity. 1t is the darkest
hour of my life to counsel or support
war, but the United States must
understand that we do not permit
ourselves to be insulted by any
other country in the world. If it
were once known that Her Majesty's
dominions could be assaulted without
being defended, all this rowdy
rhetoric addressed to irresponsible
millions would cease"
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-03-03

-Rothschild promises to pay the Ger
man indemnity in one year.
Secretary Boutwell, will sell 81, ooO-
900 fgold during March.
Minister Washburne telegraphed,
yesterday, to Secretary Fish that Paris
is quiet.
The Germans Of this country have
sent hence as relief fund to Berlin
OOO,OO4 thalers.
In Central America, in addition to
the war between San Salvador and
Honduras, hostilities are liable to break
out between Nicaragua and Costa Rica.
On the oSth ult. the House of Rep
rescntatives,b by vote of IA to 49.repeal-
ed all laws and parts of laws imposing
duty on foreign coal. The bill takes
effect Immediately.
Baron Gcrolt will leave Washington
in May, and his successor as representa-
tive of the North German Confederation
at our capital is to be Schlagcr, now
Minister to Mexico.
p. Kelly, conductor Of ballast
train on the Baltimore and Ohio rail
road, fell under train at Starksburg
on the Gath inst, losing an arm, and
sustaining other injuries which will
probably result fatally.
In the English House of Commons,
Disraeli made another sensation by an
attack on the government. He ex-
pressed himself in terms of ridicule and
contempt ofthe government which, after
the labors of last session and the extra
ordinary powers conferred upon it, had
been able to do so little for Ireland.
Parliament at the instance of the govern
ment lcgalized confiscation, consecrated
sacrilcge, and condoned high treason;
vet the Premier confessed that he could
not govern Wcstmeath alone, and made
himself ridiculous by asking for further
extraordinary powers to that end. Here
the speaker was interrupted by cheers
and counter cheers, and there was great
disorder in the house. His remarks
were called forth by request Of the
government for committee to devise
further means to repress disorder in
ireland. Disracli concluded by declar-
ing that the government only asked for
this committee to cover the failure of its
policy and shift the responsibility on
Parliament. Mr., Gladstone declined to
answer an inquiry of Mr.. Otway whether
her Majesty's government had made any
effort to mitigate the severity of the
terms of peace between France and
Germany,
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-03-03

ATTORNEY GENERAL AKERMAN
has given an opinion to the effect
that railroad company chartered
and subsidized by Congress, can
not assign its lands, franchises and
privileges to another company:
He pertinently asks, if this com
pany should disappear, could any
other company be forced to perform
the stipulations which Congress has
demanded in it's grants? He says
also, that if transfer may be made
at all, then portions of the road may
be transferred to different companies
and individuals, and the government
would be forced to deal with several,
perhaps, irresponsible companies,
instead of with one responsible one.
AS to the expression in the first
section, tHtheir successors and as
signs" the Attorney General holds
that it is only form of expression,
and grants no right not expressly
given in the bill.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-03-03

There can be no doubt as to the
part the Democratic press has taken
in "making history" From the
slave-trade to slavery, and from that
to rebellion, their course has been
uniform and consistent. What
troubles them now is, that having
made their record, they want the
people to forget it: If history shall
again repeat itself, could it dupli-
cate such party? Is there Grain
enough in sweet heaven to wash
away their stains?"-C Chicago Post.
There may not be train enough
in sweet heaven to wash away their
stains," but there are enough intel
hgcnt people in the country to sweep
away the whole party.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-03-03
Great Fire at Ackley--Two Lives Sup
posed to be Lost.

About half past two o'clock, last
Tuesday night, fire broke out in
the Bowler House, in Ackley, and
entirely consumed the building.
Two men, Ed. Williams, bus driver,
and a young man by the name OF
johnson are supposed to have per-
ished, as they have not been seen
since.
The house was completed about
two months since at a cost of about
$4,000, and was one of the finest
appointed and furnished hotel build
ings in Northern Iowa.
The fire is supposed to have orig
mated from the furnace in the base
ment. There was an insurance of
ST, 900 on the building. This is a
sad loss to Ackley.
LATER.-Since the above was in
type, we learn from specia! to the
Dubuque Herald, that the bodies of
the two men have been recovered
from the ruins.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-03-03
------------------------
State News.

An area of 10000 square miles OF
coal fields exist in Iowa.
-Pickerel are caught in Storm Lake
which weigh Is pounds.
The Des Moincs colored people are
going to start paper.
The damage on the Cedar river by
bridges being swept away, is over $780,
900.
Thirty two graduates received their
diplomas at the Keokuk Medical Col
lege commencement on Thursday of last
week.
The charter for a new bank in
Dubuque has been granted, and the in
stitution goes into operation some time
in April.
AT the last term of the District
Court in Cerro Gordo county, Judge
Ruddick sentenced Charles Smith and
Charles Runs to the States Prison for
seven years each.
Gen. Thomas A. Benton, of Mar
shalltown, has been appointed Auditor of
the Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Mime
sofa Railway, with headquarters at
Burlington.
Judge Ruddick, of the 18th District,
is making it pretty lively for the Drug
(whisky) stores in Mason City. Last
week he fined every druggist in town.
Served 'em right.
Daniels, the counterfeiter, who jump
ed from the cars that were bringing him
to Dubuque, while they were in motion,
near New Hartford, was caught on
Thursday last. The GAINESVILLE Star says
that his captors were Mr. Soash, of But
Ter county, and Mr.. Burris and Mr. Whit
ted (the latter sheriff. of Chickasaw
county.
Sunday before last, Mr. John Bige-
low, who lived near Fort Dodge, sat down
to dinner with his family, and asked a
blessing in as clear and firm a voice as
ever. He said amen and remained with
his head bowed over his plate. His wife
spoke to him and he did not answer.
She arose and took hold of him, and dis
covered that he was dead.
On Friday last,a German, very drunk,
left Worthington about six o'clock in the
evening. Nothing was heard of him un-
til Monday, when he was found by his
relatives, about one mile from that place,
lying dead in his wagon box, and his
team standing still hitched to the wagon,
where they had been standing since
Friday night. 1t is supposed he was in
capable of driving his team home, and
they strayed down into the river bottom,
and got mired, the water being very high
at the time
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-03-03
Tho Lion Roareth.

The mails bring full reports of
the debate in Parliment after the
appointment of the commission had
been announced. Disraeli was very
severe on the United States. He
said:
"Thcre is one point connected
with the affairs Of America which
| cannot help bringing before the
House, | allude to the extraordi-
nary manner in which authorities
of America communicate with our
government, and speak ofthis coup-
try and all persons Of influence with
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-03-03

Mr.. Mcpherson, Clerk of the
House of Representatives, at Wash
ington, has just completed list of
the members Of the House, having
for this purpose taken the certiti-
Gates from the Governors of the
several States. The certificate of
the member from the Third District
of Arkansas has not yet been re-
ccivcd. The following is the class
itication of politics of the two par
ties: Republican, 1870; Democratic,
including the Third District of Ar
kansas, SO; Independent, 1; viz: J.
G. Blair, Missouri. Total, 227.
There is one vacancy in Illinois,
caused by the election of Logan to
the Senate, and one vacancy in Mich
igan, caused by the election of Fer
ry to the Senate, making a total of
229. Members not elected are: New
Hampshire, 3; Connecticut, 4; Tex
as, 4; California, 3. Total number
of members, 243. There are from
twelve to fifteen contested seats
among the ninety-six Democrats
above mentioned.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-03-03
The Capitol Stone.

A few weeks ago we made men,
ton of the report, by some of the
papers, that the stone selected by the
Capitol Commissioners for the foun-
dation of our new State House was
worthless for such purpose. Prof.
IIeinrich's report put the lama coun-
ty stone down as first-class. But
yet it is possible for scientific men
to disagree, as the following which
we take from an article in the Iowa
City Republican will fully show:
DEAR S1R:-As my name has been,
unexpectedly, connected with the
question of building material for
our State Capitol, and as parties in
various quarters desire an explicit
statement of facts over my own sig
nature, send you this line for pub
LEGATION.
In 1865 and again in 1866, l sent
to some party in Oxford, now I'M
known, for the best stone obtainablc
for the upper part of the foundation
of my house and for pillars under
my piazza. The stone was oolitic
limestone and appeared well. Most
of it was dressed as intended. Last
spring l noticed line of debris
along the base of the oldest wall and
around the foot of the pillars, and
on examination it proved to be COM
posed of thin scales and granules
from the stone, and in some places
the flakes were so thick as to take
off the marks of the dressing. l
have never noticed any appearances
of disintegration in or about the
wall of 1866.
A few blocks of these stonc-fif-
teen or twenty-were LETT lying
around on the ground until last
spring. .On gathering these up that
time, most of them failed to "come
up by the roots,'' as my assistant in
the work expressed it, but left in the
ground thin flake, or lamina, if we
may so term it, which crumbled
much more readily than similar
pieces which had not been so expos
ed.
AS corroborative testimony may
CRAFTY some, l have asked Mr.. ia
cob p. Lyman, formerly a teacher
in Indiantown, late tutor in Iowa
College, and now a member Of the
law class in the University, and Mr.
A. E. Kellogg, of Tabor, late Soph-
omore in Iowa College, and now in
the corresponding class here, to
mention such of the above facts as
fell within their knowledge. These
gentlemen are widely known and no
one who is acquainted with them
will ever question their competency
to judge or trustw orthiness in state
tlent.
Ny high respect for gentlemen
interested in the Oxford oolites,
leads me to hope that my experience
has been either exceptional, or con-
sistent with the greatest value OF /
the stone, or Of no relevancy to the
question before the Capitol Com
Yours Truly,