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Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-05-26

LIBEL-Two communications will be
found in our columns this week, having
reference to a somewhat bitter cOntro-
versy which for some time has disturbed
the peace and harmony of the good peo-
pie of Quasqueton, and which at last has
ripened into legal proceedings. So far
as we have been able to arrive at the
facts out of which the affair has grown,
they are as follows: Our readers will re-
member that when young Brown was ar
rested in this city, in December last, on
suspicion of having been connected with
the robbing of the store of r. A. Lewis,
at Qhasqueton, the officers taking him
there for examination were met by party
of men who wrested the prisoner from
their hands and, after placing a moose
about his neck, proceeded. after the most
approved manner of Judge Lynch, to
make the boy confess the crime Brown
was afterwards discharged, not particle
of evidence of his guilt being adduced.
In his turn Brown, by his next friend
he being not of age-has commenced
suits for damages against several respon-
siblc parties, who were in the mob and
treated him to the hemp practice. 1t is
understood that Dr. D. G. Hastings, of
Quasqueton, has been prominent in adj
vising Brown to prosecute these parties
and has assisted him in such prosecution
Simultaneously with this action on the
part of DR.. Hastings some party or par
ties in Quasqueton drew up and circu-
lated paper setting forth certain grave
charges against his character and reputa-
ton, the object of which, DR.. Hastings al
leges, was to influence the public mind.
and especially the minds of the jury
which was to try the suits for damages
as above To this paper they succeeded
in securing the signatures of quite
number of citizens of the county, some
VI w uOHl, DIS tuCy avn III thO
lions in another column, signed it without
or understanding of its con-
tents DR.. Hastings procured the arrest
for libel of two of the parties who are al
legged to have signed this paper, Rev. A.
Manson and Rev. Mr. Glassner. The
first was examined before Esq Roszell,
in this city, on Saturday last, and dis
charged, the paper not being produced,
and the justice not allowing the charge to
be proven by parole testimony. Mr.
Glassner's examination is set for some
time next week, at Quasqueton. From
first to last the whole affair is worse than
and evinces deplorable lack
of harmony and good feeling in our
sister town.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-05-26

County WORCESTERSHIRE water
appear to be moving with reference y
candidates for county offices next fall, 0
rather in regard to the Office of Sheriff
we hear no suggestions as yet in regar'
to the Treasurer, Auditor and Superin
tendent 1t is understood that Mr.. Davi
will be a candidate for denomination
Our friend J. F. Gates is also working fo
it. and we learn that in contingency
the name of Mr.. Geo. O. Farr, of Win
throp, will be presented. Without depart
ing from our fixed policy Of refrainine
| from any effort to influence particular
nominations through our columns, we
may be permitted to pay our tribute OF
praise for the Jealous, intelligent and self
sacrificing manner with which Mr.. Davis
has administered the office of Sheriff du-
ring the two terms he has filled it. No
county in Iowa has been more efficiently
and conscientiously served in this regard
than our own. Whether Mr.. Davis be
re-nominated or not, this much is due
him for past services. Messrs. Gates
and Farr are both excellent men. We
see nothing in either which would pre-
vent him from making very acceptable
officer
We notice a general recommendation
by the press of the State, that the very
best and ablest men in the several locali-
ties be selected to be sent to the Legisla-
ture next session. We feel like heartily
endorsing the advice, and hope that our
county especially will act upon it. Be-
sides the great general interests OF the
State at large, which are to occupy the
attention of the next Legislature, we of
Buchanan county have special interest
in the action of that body on certain
measures, and it is Of the utmost import
ance that we be intelligently and ably
represented. We certainly hope that no
question of claims or locality as prima-
ry consideration, will be suffered to in
terfere with an honest purpose to send to
Des Moines the very best material we
have.
We wish no reader to seek to find a
significance in the above language as for
or against any candidate now in the field
or to be. We mean just what we say,
and shall not cease to urge the Republi-
cans of Buchanan county to nominate
men for Senator and Representative
whom the whole community will recog-
nizc at once as best fitted to represent US
on account of ability, integrity, influence
and sound judgment.
Having said this much, we are free to
inform our readers that there has also
been some talk about candidates for the
Assembly. We hear mentioned for the
Senate, Mr.. Geo. W. Bemis, and j. NJ.
Weart, Esq. The first has been in the
lower house one term, and the latter has
served two terms as Clerk of the Senate
For the nomination as Representative
we hear mentioned thus far only the
name of J. NJ. Hovey, of Jesup, a capa-
bic man. We leave the subject without
indicating our preference among these
and other gentlemen who may be candi-
dates. Not that we have no preference,
bat we believe that the Republicans of
the county are competent to make a
proper selection without our assistance,
and we have no doubt that their choice
will fall upon men whom we can support
with the utmost enthusiasm and conf
dence.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-05-26
-RRJDCE PROPOSALS.

PROPOSALS. will be received by the Board OF
Supervisors of Buchanan County. Iowa, nn at
June i9th 1871, at IL O'Clock NJ, for building inc
following bridges in said county:
/. one on the east line of Section . " Z, New
ton Township, near residence Of }. M Riardon,
Spring Groys creeS o BfdS Had II rect
. a bridge across Bear Creek, between Sec,
lions 10 and 30, Township 81 range ., Homer. 81
feet long, according to plan No atthe Auditors
A bridge across Lime Creek, where the road
CROSSES the same between Sections IL and II, 81
n, Westburg Township, 30 feet long, according 10
nlan No. at tho Auditors office.
pa Also 40 take one section of the bridge recent
~ taken down at Fairbank. and pnt the same up
across otter Greek, between Sections rs ana s ="
at"tmnnts according to plan at Auditors office.
Hv order Of the Bridge CONSTRUCTION Committee
.,S.4w E.P. DRlNTNALlI, Chairman.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-05-26
SHERIFF'S SALE.

ny virtue of a Special Execution issued out OF
and under the seal of the District Court OF Bu
chanan County, Iowa, in favor of John NJ. Gillett,
and against the lands and tenements OF Joseph M.
Kenney, have levied upon the following describ-
ed Mortgaged property, to-wit:
The North east quarter of the North east quar-
ter and the North west quarter of the Northeast
quarter, and the north half of the Northeast quar-
Ter of the Northwest quarter, except four acres
off the north side of the last named piece, an N
Section Six, Township Eighty seven. north OF
RANGE Ten Also the Southca quarter OF the
Southeast quarter and the Southwest quarter n o.
The Southwest quarter of the Southwest quarter
of Section Thirty-t in Township Eighfyell5gh,
Buchanan County, Iowa. The above is to be sold
subject to redemption.
Which property as above described, Will 0hel
Cor sale at Public Auction at the East door OF the
Court House. in the city Of independence on SAT
urday. the 9th day of June, A. D., 1871. AT
",clock p. M, of said day, to the highest bidder
TO satisfy said Execution and costs: go
~ '"''' JOHN A. DAVIS, Sheriff.
Sheriff's Office, Independence, .s..
sG.OOl May %, 1871. 4'-s"
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-05-26

WHEREAS, certain writing, bearing our names
among others, and containing statements deiama-
tory of the character and injurious to the standing
of DR.. d. c. Hastings of Quasqueton, has been
in circulation in this county within the past few
weeks therefore we deem it but just to our
selves and to the party wronged by the aforesaid
writing, to make the following explanation to the
public, viz: That we were induced to sign the
aforesaid writing without examining sufficiently
its contents or understanding its purport, and that,
so far from being willing or able to say aught
against the said d. c. Hastings, we can and do
hereby certify that We have known him for the
period set opposite our respective Names and
know of no circumstances or transaction wherein
his conduct was inconsistent with the character OF
a good citizen and a gentleman:
IL. Biddinger Is years. Geo. Ginter, Is years.
Henry Ginter, Is " S. l.. Adams, IA q
w. Burroway, IS +" John Newell, 13 g
w Broadstreet 1G IS N G. Parker, IS "
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-05-26

MORE IMPRovEMENTs.-lt gives us
pleasure to announce the intention of
Mr.. c. S. Wilcox to erect a new block of
four stores, on the ground now occupied
by the frame building in which arc
Messrs Wclch & Co., DR.. Tabor, S, NJ.
Osgood, and Mrs Hardenbrook, and at
the same time put II new front in, and
raise the stories of that occupied by Bow
ley & circuit and the New York Store.
This will make noble block ofsix stores,
of uniform style, adding immensclylao
the appearance of that portion of Main
St. The trenches for a portion ofthe foun
dation walls of the new building are al
ready being cxcavated in the rear of the
old block. We cannot too highly com
mend this evidence of public spirit on
the part of Mr. Wilcox.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-05-26

Boggs accepts.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-05-26
SHERIFF'S SALE.

Thy VIRTUE of an Execution issued out of and
Is under the seal ofthe District Court of Buchan-
an County, Iowa, in favor of J. d. Laird, and
against the lands and tenements of Joseph Burke
and Agnes Burke, l have levied upon the follow
ing described mortgaged property, viz:
The north half of the Northwest quarter OF Sec
ton Seven, and the Southeast quarter OF the
shin Eiehty-nine, north of Range Ten, west, in
Buchanan County, Iowa. $50
Which property as above described, will onel
for sale at Public Auction, at the East door OF tne
urday. the 2ith day of June. A.. d. 1871. at
O'Clock p NJ. of said day. to the highest bidder
to satisfy said Execution and costs -.
w JOHN A. DAVIS, Sheriff.
s :" I'll on'0o Nav sd 1871 47-2w
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-05-26

WHEN THE CATS AWAY, &C.-Any
body who has desire to do little
"cuttin' up" without the fear of the print
or to restrain him, will quite probably
have an opportunity week after next.
Bro. Barnbart tells us that he expects to
ION the "innumerahle caravan OF gun
drivers and wives, who start for the by
pcrborean regions of st. Paul and Duluth
ohout that time. We go of course, it be-
ing a cardinal article in our creed never
to refuse to travel when we get such eX
cellent company and the bills paid
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-05-26
SUFRJFF,S SALE.

10y virtue of an Execution issued out of and I'M
Is der the seal of the District Court of Buchanan
county, Iowa, in favor OF Richard Campbell and
against the lands and tenements of John b. Free,
love, have levied upon the following described
morteagcd property, to-wit:
The north half of the Southeast quarter and the
south half of the Northeast quarter of Section
Nine, in Township Eighty eight, Range Seven
west of the 9Th r. NJ. in Buchanan County, Iowa
Which property as above described, will ohel
for sale at Public Auction, at the East door o.
the Court House in the city of Independence, OF
Saturday the 2ith day of June, A. ID. 1871, at ,
o'clock r. NJ of said day, to the highest bddes, tt
satisfy said Execution and costs.
JOHN A. DAVIS, Sheriff.
s "a 5oi May IS, ISL. 47-ev
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-05-26
An Explanation.

Mr.. EDITog-DEAR SIR:-In justice to DR.
Hastings, wish, through the BULLETIN, to &C
knowledge that did wrong in signing paper
which was presented to mo in Quasqueton by a
citizen of that place did it in haste and with
misrepresentation of its purport. didn't read Il
carefuHy as | ought to have done. l supposed
that it concerned citizens of Quasqueton, goot
men, who, as understood, had been arrested and
were under bonds, without sufficient cause to ap
pear before the Grand Jury. 1 had no design
against DR.. Hastings. know nothing personally
against his character, and very little about hin
any way but by hearsay.
T.. P. BRINTNALL.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-05-26

MULTIPLICATION is one couple
in Scott township, Fayette county, who
have started out well i'll the endeavor 10
obey the Divine command to multiply
and replenish the earth" A married Ia
dy in that locality presented her husband
with an heir about the first of June last
and last week gave birth to three more
making four children in less than year
We will lust say to parties living in tho
barren regions of ''down east" to whom
our paper may be sent this week, thai
while all of our women are not thus, as
Mrs. Darlington says 'proiligate,' still
Iowa airs are wonderfully provocative o
that other kind which commences Will
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-05-26

Commemorative are admonished that
our article in regard to the elevator cases
last week, is incorrect in stating that the
balance of the cases were continued on
the motion Of the plaintiffs attorneys.
We are assured that this is not the case,
and cheerfully make the correction, as
we have no interest or feeling in the mat
ter whatever, and if we had, would GER
tainly not knowingly misreprcsent the
foctS
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-05-26

JuDGISG from the quantities of eggs
being taken in by our enterprising neigh
bors in the basement of the Munson
block, these days, the chick a-biddys are
making a combined effort this year;
though how they can afford to lay eggs
at present prices is beyond our comprc-
henSinn.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-05-26
Republican County Convention.

The Republican Electors of the several Town,
ships of Buchanan County are requested 10 sena
delegates to Republican County Convention, 10
be held at the Court House, in Independence, ON
SATURDAY, JUNE Sd, 1871, at 2 O'Clock T. NJ,
for the purpose of electing nine delegates TO rep
resent the County in the Republican state Con
vention to be held at Des Moines June 21st, for
the placing in nomination candidates for Govern
or, Lieutenant Governor. Judge OF Supreme Court,
and Superintendent of Public Instruction
The ratio of representation will be as follows:
Each Township will be entitled to one delegate,
and one additional delegate for every forty votes
and fraction of twenty or more votes cast nj tne
last General Election for Ed Wright. Secretary Of
State. Under this apportionment Townships Will
be entitled to representation, as follows
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-05-26
For THE WEEK ENDING MAY s5, 1871.

w
Mary Dale to Samuel Wilson, acre in VIII
sw IS So S..............-...--.. SILT
A Wilson to Clinton Wilson, Jr, acres in W
SW Is 81 S.. ............-
A Wilson to Clinton Wilson, Jr, acres in
nh Sc u IS b. ...--..s.' IL
L 3 Powell to G d Jones, lot blk Z, Fair
bank $500.
S NJ Kier to Sarah Mowrer, lots and blk
36, Kier g. Burrhus' Sub-Div, Quasqueton 10
Geo d Stromson to Jacob Lesher, lot 3 blk
30. S & Ms I'd add. .......................
NJ C Nichols to S ID Peck, 40 acres in sw . 50
ID Peck to Geo Myrton, 40 acres in sw 0 80
7........:.-.. - *
II T Young to Lura Hacllett, lots Al and AZ
and rds wide on e side lot 40, Otterville 81
Leach to Earl X jerks, sw ne 33 80 7...... %
Henry Suhr to Henry knifiin, sw ne j and -
Clark to q Kayser, ne NV 36 50 10. ...... 5d
4 p Henshaw to c ID Jones, lot blk 7, Fair
Dallk - = =. ~. -
Geo Alwell to f Mehlhope, sc sw 26 81 o.. IL
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-05-26

M1LIINERY.-The attention of the Ia
dies is called to the card of Mrs. Faucet
in our advertising columns. Settled in
her new rooms, with new goods she IS
prepared to attend to the wants OF hef
customers with more success than ever.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-05-26
BRIDGE PROPOSALS.

NOTICE is hereby given that the Board Of SUI
II pcryisors OF Buchanan County, Iowa, Will re-
ceive proposals until the first Monday in June,
1871, for the construction OF pier and two abut-
ments for the purpose of putting bridge across
the Wapsipinicon River At Independence, in said
County.
The Pier to be constructed Of Boulder Rock Of
sufficient size TO make strong and durable struc-
ture The rock hedded and lined and laid In
courses not less than one foot thick. The pier 10
batter one inch to the foot. with ice breaker on
the upper end of sufficient length to batter one
foot IN two and finish Two feet below the top Of
the pier. The rock in the ice breaker to he dow
eled with inch iron, inches in length. The pier
10 he of sufficient length and width ON top to spP-
mort a bridge with two roadways of ~ feet each,
and sidewalk on each side OF ) feet in width.
The Abutments TO be OF the same character ~
the pier win appropriate wing walls. All the
rock 10 he lain in hydaulic cement. The bids 70
be hv the cubic yard of ~ feet. The work to b
completed by August Isl. 1877
PROPOSALS will also be received for constructing
the abutments of blue lime rock in courees OF NOT
less than one foot in thickness.
After fifty cubic yards of rock has been laid, pay.
ment vii, be made of 50 per cent of the monthly
estinlstes The balance in six and twelve month";
from the completion of the contract with ten
cent interest on deferred payments.
Ev order OF the Board.
4a-Gw 4. T. bisiN NALL, Shn.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-05-26
If you want good buff Linen, for suits
at % cents per yard, go to Riddelrs store.

| GJ ~ SSu1D pSt SNiN1 81 w AsiN'NAA - S'S- -
PERsoNAL.-We had the pleasure the
other day of making the acquaintance OF
z. Stout, ESQ, an old and respected res
ident of Independence, but who has been
sojourning in New Jersey during the two
years of our residence here. Mr.. Stout
was met with the hearty greetings of
multitudes of friends and acquaintance,
who were glad to welcome him back to
Iowa. Mr. Stout is accompanied by his
brother, Mr.. Nathan Stout, father of VIM.
Stout, who is resident Of Ringoes, N. j.
As subscriber and reader of the BULLE-
TIN, we esteemed it a privilege to make
his acquaintance. We have strong fam
lily likings, and never meet distant
member of the BULLETIN family without
desire to greet him or her also.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-05-26
SIIERIFE'S SALE.

DY virtue ola Special Execution is led out of
ID and under the seal of the Circuit Court of Blu
chanan County, Iowa, in favor of e. G. Huff for
use of Isaac Lacy, and against the lands and tene
ments OF p A. Bennett, l have levied upon the
following described property, viz:
The building standing ON Block Twenty, in the
Village of Winthrop, Buchanan County, Iowa.
Which property as above described. will offer
for sale al Pub!ic Auction, at the east door of the
Court House, in the City of Independe ice, Oh
Saturday, the oath day ofJgne. A. ID. 1871, at two
O'Clock p. NJ, of said day, to the highest bidder,
to satisfy said Execution and costs.
JOHN A. DAVIS, Sheriff
Shcritf's Office, Independence,
Sl.50l May 25th, 1871. 47-2w
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-05-26

CIRCUIT CoURT.-The June term OF the
Circuit Court of this county commences
its session one week from next Monday.
There are about $50 cases on the docket.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-05-26
4. c. LITTLE,
Chain Tp. Co


CAUcus.--Thc Republican voters OF Buffalc
Township will meet at the School House In SUD
District No. 8, on Wednesday, May 31st, 1871, at
O'Clock p. NJ, for the purpose of selecting three
delegates to attend the County Convention, to be
held at Independence, June 3d.
BY order of Committee,
RoBT. CAMPBELL, Chairman.
Nav 9th 1871
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-05-26

JUST received at Mrs. Turner's MILL
ncrv store, direct from the manufacturer,
n large line of Ladies' under Clothing, at
nrices as low. as the material before be-
ing made Also very fine ana large
assortment of Fans.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-05-26

Rev. J. NJ. Boggs, of this city has been
chosen as travelling agent to solicit tVnds
for the endowment fund Of Leno& Col
leeiate Institute, Presbyterian Seminary
at Hopkinton. 1t is understood that MI.
Boggs accepts.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-05-26
READ D. Jones advertisement.

THE Glenwood Opinion and Jackson
Co. Sentinel, are out very decidedly for
Prof Palmer for State Superintendent,
in their last issues.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-05-26

Go to A. Myers for all your Cloth.
He sells it lower than any other house
in the city, and charges nothing for
cutting. 44tf
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-05-26
NNTICE.

NOTICE is hereby given that application has
IN been made by John B. Chesley, OF Qnasque-
ton. for permit to sell Spirituous Liquors ior
Medicinal Mechanical, Culinary and Sacramento
purposes at his place Of business, in the village OF
ouasqueton, and that Monday, the 9TH day OF
June, 1871, has been fixed for final hearing.
Witness my hand and the seal of the
81 Circuit Court this 18th day of May, 1871.
asow D. l.. SMITH, Clerk.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-05-26

OUR friend Joe Turner has bought OF
J. F. Lyman cosy little home on Hud-
son St. We congratulate him. Wish ii
was us.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-05-26
WINTHROP, May 23d, 1871.

CAucUs.--The Republicans of Washington town
ship are requested to meet in caucus at the Office
OF Sec. Weart, on Thursday evening, June LIST, al
O'Clock p. NJ, for the purpose of electing eleven
delegates to attend the county convention to be
held June 3rd, 1871.
f. c. LITTLE,
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-05-26

DRs. GILL & NICHOLSON, Dentists, both
old and experienced operators. Office
three doors west Buchanan Co. Bank, up
stairs Work very reasonable and war
ranted
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-05-26
May 9th, 1871,

CAucus.-The Republican electors OF WestDurs
Township will meet at the Burger School House,
on Friday evening, June Cd, at O'Clock r. M, TO
elect two delegates to the County Convention,
which meets in Independence on Saturday, juno
cd J.P. SHERMAN, Chm TIP. Com.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-05-26

5000 prs. Ladies' and Misses cotton
Hose, at wholesale prices, at the Knitting
Machine Depot
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-05-26

FARMERS having good hay to sell, will
find a purchaser by inquiring of John
Sexton, or at the hay yard, at depot.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-05-26
New Advertisements.
Notice of Fair Ground Meeting.

NOTICE is hereby given that a meeting OF the
n stockholders of the Agricultural Stock Com
panv of Buchanan County, Iowa, for the purpose
OF votin" on changes to the articles OF incorpoIa-
ton of said Society, so as to make the same the
Buchanan County Agricultural Society, with pow
or to levy assessments the stock. 10 erect build
ings on the grounds, and to hold fairs under the
laws of Iowa, will be held at the office OF Jed
Lake, on saturday, the nth day of June, 1871, al
IL O'Clock, Nj.
BY order of the President,
LYMAN j. CURTIS.
JED LAKE, Sec'y. 4tlW