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Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-06-02
8onner's Now Colt.

4 correspondent Of the Wilkes
Spirit gives the following descrip-
ton Of Membrino Bertic, Bonncr's
uow acquisition in the line Of fast
horse flesh:
Mr.. Bonner first subjected the colt
to very critical examination. His
eyes and fingers searched for blem-
ishes in vain. From his ears to his
shoes he is sound. His spirit is as
elastic rs the unbroken colts in the
field, and his coat as glossy as if the
want of perfect condition had never
been known. This examination by
Robert Bonner vindicatcs my asser-
ton, that Mambrinos at least can be
trained by competent men-likc DR..
Hcrr-at a very tender age without
any serious detriment to their con.
situations. The colt started off with
his natural stride--frec, easy, elastic;
no evidence Of being tied up, or, on
the contrary, no disposition to break,
although in his quiet game way he
was coaxing on the bit for his
liberty to work up to his winged
speed, Of the possession of which,
like all fast trotters, he seems to be
fully conscious.
When we remember that Mambri-
no BERTHE is not three years old till
next month, and that no one has
been more accustomed to speed
among the twentics than the owner
of Dexter, it takes away the seeming
extravaga of his telegram, that
sBertie is the most extraordinary
colt have ever seen" His speed
is incxplicably wonderful. His
stride at full speed, by actual meas
urement, was found to be nineteen
feet; yet his legs are brought well
up under his body at every revolu-
ton, which shows that his muscular
power to gather as well as to stride
is absolutely enormous.
Mr.. Bonner justly says, 81 never
saw a horse that trottted with as
much ease" His temper is as quiet
as Herzog's in his best condition.
Young as he is, even a running
horse at his side in fnllmotion never
disturbs him.
From the start he has but one mo-
ton and that is clean, square trot.
Slow or fast, it is always the same;
no irregularities, no hitching, no
dragging of either hind leg, no
forcible knee-action or striking
stif1e demonstration, but every
movement graceful curve-the
hind legs widening just enough to
pass his front feet, the head and
body steady in line, and the stride
showing the uniform precision Of
an accurately-adjuste piece Of hu-
man mechanism.
AS he increases his speed, of
course his movements become more
rapid, but there is no other change.
His body never labors. Although
it sinks in proportion to his speed,
it never struggles, but remains per-
fcctly level and steady. His neck
and head only seem to straightcn
out like wild swans enjoying his
swiftest fight.
Like all the fast Mambrinos, he
does all his work with his legs.
Mambrino Berthe is the first rep
rcscntative of the Mambrino family
that has ever secured an entry into
Mr.. Bonncr's stables. They contain
the most illustrious champions Of
the Hambletonian, Morgan and
American Star familios-Dextcr,
Pocahontas, Peerlcss-all first in
their respective classes; and Nam
brine Berthe is equally prominent
for his year in his family.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-06-02

STATE SUPERINTENDENT. - Prof.
Palmer of Independence is promi-
ncntly mentioned in connection with
the office of State Superintendent OF
Public Instruction. We have per-
sonally but slight acquaintance with
Professor Palmer, but from what
we have seen and heard of him we
are inclined to favor'his nomination.
AS President of the Association of
Superintendent and Principals OF
Graded Schools for Northern Iowa,
lie has extended his acquaintance
and given evidence Of merit and
ability of no small order. We
need an earnest, faithful, working
man in that position, and such an
one VIC should judge Professor
Palmer to be.-Fr0nhiin Reporter.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-06-02

THE State Register suggests an
other candidate for State Superin-
tcndent, as follows:
We understand that the friends of Col.
Alonzo Abernethy will present his name
to the next Republican State Convention
MS a candidate for Superintendent of Pub
lie Instruction. Col AberneIhy was late
Colonel of the Ninth Iowa Infantry and
served with distine ton. Since the close
of the war he has represented Fayette
county in the House of Representatives,
and is now President of the University OF
Des Mones. He has fine reputation as
a classical scholar, soldier, teacher, and
Christian gentleman.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-06-02

Tue Anglo-Amcrican treaty was
ratified by the Senate on Wcd"es-
day Of last week, by vote of so to
II. without amendment or addition.
While the Alabama matter and other
differences between the govern
ments are left to be settled by arbi-
tration, still the treaty defines clear
" the principles upon which such
settlement shall be made, and con-
cedes certain policies for which We
have heretofore contcnded. 1t is
generally regarded as Il fair and
equitable adjustment of our rcla-
tions with Great Britain, and one
which will furnish the means of
ccmenting the friendship of two
countries which by reason Of a
common origin, Il common language
and a common civilization should
never nave a serious difference.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-06-02

Another coal mine horror similar
to the AvOndale disaster of last
year, occurred at Pittston, Pa, on
Saturday last. The only shaft of
one of the mines took fire while SO
men were in it. Some hours elapsed
before the fire could he cxtinguish-
ed, and when reached it was found
that Is Of the men were dead from
sutfocation by the gasscs from the
burning pit. All the rest were in a
state Of unconciousncss, some dying
after they were removed from the
mine.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-06-02

TIE Cedar Falls Gazette of last
week contains the formal withdraw
al of Prof. jerome Allen from the
field as candidate for State Super
intendent. The document has every
indication of authenticity, and yet
it is difficult to get rid of the i'm
preston that in some way the slip
perry Professor may turn up again
as confident and discriminating as
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-06-02
BRIDGE PROPOSALS.

PROPOSALS. will he received by the Board Of
Supervisors of Buchanan County. Iowa, until
June 18th, 1871, at II o'clock NJ. for building the
following bridges in said county:
l. One on the east line OF Section . ST !. New
ton Township. near residence Of }. NJ. Riardon,
across Spring Grove Creek. Bridge 10 feet long,
on p,an No , at office of County Auditor.
q A bridge across Bear Creek, between Sec
tions 10 and 80, Township 81 range 3, Homer. 30
feet long, according to plan No. at the Auditors
Office.
i. bridge across Lime Creek, where the road
crosses the same, between Sections II and II, So
10. Westhurg Township, 81 feet long. according to
pla,r No. 3 at the Auditor office.
A. Also to take one section OF the bridge recent
~ taken down at Fairbank, and put the same up
across Otter Creek. between Sections % and 20,
Township 10 rance o ilazleton. on double bent
abutments according to plan ut Auditors office.
nv order OF the Bridge Construction Committee.
4i-lw E.P. BRINTNALL. Chairman.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-06-02

Horace Greeley is having cor
dial reception by the people of
Texas, and other portions of the
South. People without distinction
ofparty unite to pay him their re-
spccts, and in the kindcst manner
bid him welcome. He is called up
on repeatedly to make speeches, end
responds with something in the
practical and common sense style
peculiar to him.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-06-02
NOTICE..

NyOTICE IL hereby given that Application has
N been made to the Circuit Court Of Buchanan
County. Iowa. by Smale Brothc<s Of !ndcpen
dencc, for Permit to Sell Intoxicating Liquors At
their Drug store in Independence, for Medicinal.
Mechanical. Culinary and Sacramental purposes
only. AZ provided by law. Aud that Saturday. the
tOth day Of june 1871, has been fixed for final hear
in. Of the same.
Witness my hand and the seal Of the
Isl Circuit Court this 25th day Of May. 1871.
i1-9W u. Y. SMITH. AsfN.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-06-02

TIE Mobile Register desires that
the Democratic party pretend to ac-
auiesec to the amendments to the
constitution, for the purpose of
getting into power. With less of
the hypocricy than is wort to be
looked for in Democratic journals,
it says: "The platform is of small
consequence compared with gettiHg
1,ossession cfthe government" Plat
forms, except as a means of hiding
its real sentiments and designs,
have always been s'perfluous lum-
her III the Democratic party, and
there is no doubt that the one which
will be patched up to serve its rnr-
pose in the next presidential cam
pai"n will be as destitute of
honesty, candor and ingenious pnr-
pose MS the Mobile Register or any
other enemy OF the government
could wish.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-06-02

A Yankee was walking with an
Irishman on the road to New York,
and thinking to roast his companion,
said to him: "Where would You be
now, Paddy, if the devil had his
duc?' eFailh," replied Paddy, "I'd
be walking by mysclfto New York. y
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-06-02
THE REPLY.
New YORK TRIBUNE OFFICE,
New York, May 4, 1871.

New York, May 4, 1871. j.,
My DEAR SIR I have yours of April
20, asking pointed questions with regard
to our political future. l must respond
in great haste. trust never hcnceforth
to be an aspirant for any office or politi-
cal position whatever, but fully purpose
never to decline any duty or response
hiity my political friends may see fit to
devolve upon me, and of which | shall be
able to fulfill the obligations without neg
to other and more important duties. l
have not yet formed decided opinion as
to the man who ought to be the next Re
publican candidate for President, but
it seems TO me advisable that he should
be stcadfast, constant believer in the
good old Wing doctrine of one Prcsidcn-
tial term. Yours, HORACE GREELEY.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-06-02

The Indianola Journal very per-
tinently remarks "Iowa has a
Reform School for boys but not for
girls. Here is nut for man to
crack-he can make provision for
reforming crrIng boys, but no pro
vision for reforming erring girls.
In India they bait tiger traps with
dead men, and if they cannot be pro-
cured, they bait them with Ire wo-
men. Guess VIC had better let the
women vote"
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-06-02
A Pertinent Inquiry.

The DuDnquc HcFdtH Is holco ior
the Stiffness rather than the depth
of its political utterances. It is al
ways disingenno,rs AMI sophistical,
but nevertheless it is compelled
sometimes by party exigencics to
speak the sober truth. An instance
of this may be found in its issue
of last Tuesday where in endeavor-
ing to accommodate itself to and
bring the Democracy of Iowa up to
the s'new departure" of Eallandig-
ham-which is understood to be
recognition and acquicsccncc in the
accomplished results of the war
the HeruM is fain to account for
Democratic defeat and humiliation
Nv the declaration that ''the rock
ppon which the Democratic party
foundered" was its failure. to "adapt
itself to the growing anti-slavery
sentiment Of the country No
tfo,rbt it cost the Herald some cha
grin to make this humiliating ac-
acknowledgements, contrary as 1t is to
all it has heretofore taught as the
reason for the dccadcnce of its par
ty, but as it is fully enlisted i'll the
new Democratic campaign to get
possession of the government it must
Of necessity make that divestiture or
temporary subordination of its prin-
pies, which the plan Of the campaign
involves. But willing rs the Her.
aid is to do this or any thing for
success, it remains to be. seen
whether the Democratic party of
Iowa wilt with so much docility
abandon, even in appearance, its
simc-honorcd hatred of the ''niggcr,"
its hostility to equal rights, and all
its ancient prejudices to follow the
Herald on the line of the "new de-
parture." Already its thinly var
nished Democratic contemporary, the
Telegraph, announces its dissent to
the MsralNs theory of the decline
and fall of the party, although it
does not contradict the facts upon
which it is based. In so doing ii
makes some inquiries which honest
Democrats should ponder over. 1t
SAYS;
ave don't like to encourage abstrusc
mental spcculations, but it might, in this
instance, be pertinent to inquire if the
Democratic party had adapted itself to
the growing 'anti-slavery sentiment of the
country what would have become of the
abolition party, and whether ifthe Demo-
cratic party had so adapted itsclfit would
still have been the Democratic party?"
The last Of the above questions is
significant. Is the Democratic par
ty one which naturally adapts itself
to the sentiment Of the country, or
is it n party of reaction? When it
shall cease to present itself in the
attitude of a clog and obstruction
to every phase of benc6ccnt pro-
ercss, will it still be the Democratic
party? These are the inquiries
which will arise in the minds Of
thinking men when Democratic
politicians pretend to accept the
situation or fall in with the accom-
plished results of the times, and the /
above suggestion of the Telegraph
show that it has clear and com
prehensiyc appreciation Of the fun
damcntal principles of its party.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-06-02
IIThe 8nlletim
FRIDAY, JUNE 2, 1871.
Republican State Convention.

The Fifteenth annual State Convention of the
I publican party Of iowa will be held ut Des
Asines. on Wednesday, June s1sf. 1871. cOmnen-
lin. at 10 o'clock M, for the purpose of nomi-
rating.
tAne candidate for Governor;
reae candidate f,,r Lieut. Governor:
Olc candidate for Supreme judge:
Une candidate for Superintendent Of Public In
NructiOu.
Tn. ratio OF representation will be. one delegate
fsr each organized County. and in addition there
b. one delegate for every 100 voters. or fraction
iOO cast for Ed Wright for Secretary of State
In lSs0.
Altp.rsons who have acted with the Republican
party heretofore. aud are in full accord with its
principles now. are invited to take part in the
nominations Of delegates to this Convention.
J. s. CLARkSOS.
Chairman State Cen'l Com.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-06-02

Last week we expressed prefer
ence for certain state officers for the
incoming administration. Among
them was Prof. Jerome Allen for
State Superintendent. Since then
we have seen good authority for be
Loving that he will not run as n
candidate; hence the necessity for
another candidate. We do not have
to look far for one that suits us.
He is Prof. Palmer, Of Indcpcn-
Iepcc, Uuukon Stondar,l.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-06-02

The Independence bulletin finds
fault with the Capitol Commission
ers, because, as it says, in the late
contract, they rejected stone
which was omitted from the tests of
the chemist because they were not
necessary to establish its character"
The Bulletin refers to prairie gran
lite, or "bowldcr," as it is more COM
monty called. In making this COM
plant the Bulletin shows that it is
not posted. The Commissioners at
their late meeting provided that the
outside of the wall, and all that part
of it exposed to frost and the action
of the weather, should be made of
"prairic granite. The inner part
of the wall only is to be composed
of limestone, because it is cheaper
and will no doubt serve the purpose
quite as we'll as the granite. We
think this action Of the Commission
ers was wise. There is no doubt
that the "bowllcr," which has been
exposed OH the surface Of our prai-
ries for perhaps thousands of years,
will stand the test rs material for
the outside and copings Of the State
House foundation, and that the walls
will consequently be substantial and
durablc.-Muscotine Journal.
The Journal is not as we'll posted
as it might be, unless it has inform
alton as to the doings of the Capitol
Commissioners, other than that
vouchsafed to the general public.
In the report of business transacted
at the last meeting of the Board,
published at the time in the State
Register, we do not find that "the
Commissioners provided that the
outside of the wall, and all that part
of it exposed to frost and the action
of the weather should be made of
"prairie granite" but we do find
that the Commissioners at a meet
ing supplementary to that at which
the bids were opened, authorized
the executive committee to provide
granite for coping at cost of not
exceeding one thousand 0ollars. We
leave the Journal to determine
whether $1,000 worth Of granite will
be sufficient to build the outside
walls of the Capitol or not. The
published action of the Board do
not show that more than that amount
has been provided for. The report
of the late meeting Of the Commits
sioners shows that three separate
and responsible bids for furnishing
"boulder granite" were rejected, and
the bid for the Dallas County lime
stone accepted; and in the absence
of any other action by the Board,
except as above stated, the plain in
ference is that they consider the
limestone the best or cheapest, and
will use it in preference to the gran
lite. But if the journal has inform
alton not accessible to tho public,
that the whole outside of the foun-
dations of the Capitol will be con-
structed of granite, so much the bet
ter for the State, and more credit to
the good sense Of the Commission.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-06-02

int
whom itmay
The union Democrat. [volume] (Sonora, Calif.) 1854-1946, 1871-12-23

1t has been agreed by both houses of Con-
gress to adjourn over from the 2lst instant to
the Sth of January.
The union Democrat. [volume] (Sonora, Calif.) 1854-1946, 1871-12-23
"Zeke, Zeke, you let that woodchuck 60 y"

THE DEACON PUzzLED.-Deacon johnson is
great temperance man, and sets good OK
ample of total abstinence as far as he is seen.
Not long ago he employed carpenter to
make some alterations in his parlor, and in
repairing the corner near the fireplace it was
found necessary to remove the wainscoating,
when, 10 discovery was made that aston
ished everybody. A brace of decanters, q
tumbler, and pitcher, were cozily reposing
there as if they had stood there from the be-
ginning.
The deacon was summoned, and as he be-
held the blushing bottles, he exclaimed:
Well, 1 declare, that is curious, sure
enough. 1t must be that old Bains left them
when he went out of this ere house, thirty
years ago."
Perhaps he did, returned the carpenter,
but, deacon, the ice in the pitcher must
have been friz mighty hard to stay till this
time"
The union Democrat. [volume] (Sonora, Calif.) 1854-1946, 1871-12-23

All girls in Indiana are called Sissy unless
they weigh It's.
The union Democrat. [volume] (Sonora, Calif.) 1854-1946, 1871-12-23
The Fate Of "A $40, 900 Political COntriou-
siOn.

The Fate n SfO 900 E'OIRncsiI SOlsEfIou-
sioa.
Thurlow Weed had about as much system
in keeping his accounts land his money! as
Micawber. He was little greater man
though, and had that grain OF good sense
which suggested to him the proprlety OF plac-
ing any special sum which he didn't want to
spend at random in the hands of some hnan-
cier friends. In 1856 at. W." came to New
York and received S25 900 from his Republi-
can friends-Sl0, 000 for the purpose of defeat
ing Fillmore for President, $40, 900 for the
use of the Republicans in Albany, and IS, 900
for the EUeHing Journal. For safe keeping
he gave the Albany Central Committee Sl0,-
600. placed So 900 to the Journals credit, and
requested his partner Mr.. Sinclair, believe)
to place the secret SO, 900 Ito be used against
his old friend, Fillmore) to his (Sinclair's)
credit in bank. which could be drawn when
required. lie did so. One fine morning
Sinclair dropped dead from heart disease.
The Sic, 900 stood to his personal credit with
out word of explanation. In vain Thurlow
Weed sought the ear of the bank officers.
They could do nothing. The executors of the
estate found the $4,000 to MIR. Sinclair $
credit. They could not, without proof, hand
it over TO Mr. Weed or his political friends.
Thus it was swept into the dead mans estate
and in the hands of fascinating widow. Not
dollar was used to defeat the placid Millard
Fillmore. A year thereafter the honorable
ex-President from Buffalo and the charming
widow of Mr.. Weeds partner were attracted
by that mysterious influence presided over by
Venus. A few months later they were united
by the hymenal knot and Weed saw his dar-
ING $40. 600. raised to defeat Mr.. Fillmore in
1856, diverted from its original purpose go
into the unsuccessful candidates marriage
portion - 1t is said that Thuriow Weed tells
this good joke on himself with relish and
joins as heartily in the gufaw it never fails
to inspire as he used to, in those halcyon
days of yore,n when he told stories on the
stage coaches between this city and capital of
the Excelsior State.
The union Democrat. [volume] (Sonora, Calif.) 1854-1946, 1871-12-23

The late Judge Tappan, of Ohio, had an
awful squint. In the primitive times of the
Northwest he on one occasion tried notorious
horse-thief in town where a stable had been
converted in Jail. In condemning him to
an unusually severe punishment, he was
started by the emphatic approval of an eccen-
trio countryman perched on an eminence in
the rear of the courtroom, Starved him
right, old cock-eye."
Judge-Who is thatinterrupting thacourt?
Rustic-This old boss.
Judge-Take that old boss, Sheriff, and
lock him up in the stable,