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Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-06-02
A Prose- Poem.

The following poem from the San
Francisco Golden Era in not only
Homcric in style, but complete in
itself, for it ends with a total ann
hilation of the combatants:
On pine woodshed, in an alley
dark, where scattered moonbcams,
shifting through row of tottering
chimneys and awnings torn and
dropping, fell, strobe back and forth
with stiff and tense drawn muscles
and peculiar tread, a cat.
His name was Norval; on yonder
ncighboring shed his father caught
the rats that came in squads from
the streets beyond Dupont, in search
of food and strange adventure.
Grim war he courted, and his
twisted tail and spine unheaving in
fantastic curves, and claws distend-
ed, and ears fatty pressed against
a head thrown back, defantly told
Of impending strife.
With eyes agrim and screechiny
blasts Of war, and steps as silent as
the falling dew, young Norval crept
along the splintered edge, and gazed
moment through the darkness
down, with tail awag triumphantly.
Then, with an imprecation and
growl-perhaps an oath in direst
vengence hissed-he started back,
and crooked in body like letter S.,
or rather like letter U inverted,
stood in fierce expectancy.
Twas well. With eyeballs glar-
ing and ears aslant, and open mouth,
in which two rows of fangs stood
forth in sharp and dread conformity,
slap up post from out the dark be-
low head appeared.
A dreadful tocsln of internal strife
young Norval uttered, then, with a
face unblanched and moustache
standing strait before his nose, and
tail flung wildly to the passing
breeze, stepped back in cautious in
vitation to the foe.
Approaching each other, and with
preparations dire, each cat survey
ed the vantage of the field. Around
they walked, with tails upliftcd and
backs high in air, while from their
mouths, in accents Kissing with con-
suming rage, dropped brief but aw-
| full sentences of hate.
Twice round the roof went in cir
Gle, each eye upon the foe intently
bent, then sideways moving, as is
wont with cats, gave one long-drawn,
terrific, savage yeow, and buckled
in.
The fur flew. \ mist of hair hung
DER the battle field. High above
the din of passing wagons rose the
dreadful tumult of the struggling
cats. So cleaned their eyes in
frenzy that to me, who saw the con-
t1ict from the window near, naught
else was plain but CORY stars that
moved in orbs most eccentric.
An hour they struggled in tenn
pestuous fight, when faint and faint
er grow the squall Of war, until all
sound was hushed. Then went l
forth with lantern, and the field SUR
yeyed-what saw |?
Six claws, one ear; of teeth per-
haps handful: naught else except
a solitary tail That tail was Nor
val's; by a ring in knew it. The
ear was-but We'll let the matter
pass. The tail will do without the
ear.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-06-02
Campfire Stories.

The stories below are copied from
the Grand Army Journal.
An officer of a New York regi-
ment, who afterward became
famous as a General, under Sher-
man, while riding over the field OF
the first Bull Run, came suddenly
upon a man who had taken refuge
from shot and shell in a hole but
just large enough to comfortably
contain his body. After demanding
his name and regiment, the officer
Indignantly, and in rather forcible
language, ordered him to "Get out
of there"
Placing his thumb to his nose,
and extending his fingers in that
expressive manner, generally SO
well understood, he replied:
''No you don't, old fellow, you
want this place yourself.
During the organization of color
ed troops in Kentucky, considerable
trouble was taken to perfect them
in the knowledge Of their duties as
sentinels, and to this end all kinds
Of expedients were rcsorted to. APP
preaching one of the dusky warriors,
on camp-ground, one bright, moon
light night, l was challenged and
responded in due form, but a few
moments afterward, expressing a
desire to see if his musket was not
rebel one, it was unhesitatingly
handed to me. Wishing to impress
upon his mind how indiscrcet he
had been, and the necessity of eau
tion, I stepped quickly back, and
bringing the piece to a charge, the
bayonet near his breast, l said:
"Now, sir, suppose was rebel.
what would you do?"
After scratching his head for a
moment, in the meantime evidently
considering the question, he re
piled:
"Well, massa, I doesn't know,
but l specs I'd run"
This was too much for my gravi-
ty, and need hardly add for that
time he got off scot free. The les.
son was not lost on him, however
for when few nights atterward ia
very stormy one, by the by, Lieu
tenant L. Intentionally giving the
wrong countersign, he was ordered
to "Mark time, dar!' and the order
being complied with, the sentinel
unconcernedly resumed the walking
Of his beat. Lieutenant L. soon
tired of this exercise, however, and
offered to give the proper counter
sign, but it was of no use; every
time the Lieutenant relaxed his cx-
ertions, down would come that bayo-
net, and with it the reply, in tones
not to be misunderstood: "Mark
time, dar, l tell yer! Mark time, dar!
No such man as you got de coun-
tersign."
This was kept up fully half an
hour, and the relief was never more
heartily welcomed by weary senti-
mel than it was that night by Lieu
tenant T..
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-06-02

MEssRs B. H. BENNETT & Son, sue
| cessors to Bennett, Eldridge & Co., Gro
GERS, Burr's frame building, Chatham St,
wish to call the attention of the public to
the fact that they have on hand and are
constantly receiving large and well Sc
lected stock Of Groceries, Crockery, Glass,
Wooden, Stone and Earthen Ware, which
they offer at the lowest possible living
prices.
Selling exclusively for CASH, they are
not obliged as others are, in fixing prices
to add certain per cent. for interest on
the money which must lie idle, and for
losses by bad debts, consequently they
are confident that their prices, the stock
through, will average from ten to fifteen
per cent. less than can be afforded by
those who pursue the credit system. No
pains will be spared by them to procure
the best quality of goods, and to keep on
hand at all times complete assortment
Their Teas in quality are unsurpassed,
and are offered as low as it is possible to
sell good article.
A full line of Sugars at bottom prices.
Coffees warranted to suit both in quality
and price.
In Syrups, Tobaccos, Table Cutlery.
Crockery, Glass Ware, and in short,
throughout the entire stock, they are sat
isfied that they can offer special induce
ments to those who pay down for goods.
All are invited to call and examine
their stock, and to buy if suited, as they
do not wish to sell unless they can give
perfect satisfaction.
H Cash paid for Produce.
35-tf B. H. BENNETT & Son.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-06-02
Soap.

1t is astonishing how little heed
is paid in our present system of edu-
cation to intoxicating correct knowl-
edge Of practical questions of our
every day life. We listened only
few days ago to a discussion con-
cerning the nature of soap, which,
for the first time, made us aware
how many intelligent persons there
are who have not the most remote
idea OF what soap really is. All
dirt consists in the first place of
dust; a fine dry powder containing
almost all known substances in
greater or less quantities, and pro-
duced by the endless friction inces-
sanity going on dry surface, re-
mains a fine powder, and can be
swept off with a broom or cloth,
leaving the object precisely as clean
as before. If it falls upon a surface
wet with moisture, it forms a paste,
which becomes a solid cake when
dry, and which, when dry, can be
rubbed off, leaving the object al
most, if not entirely, as clean as be-
fore. If our clothing or our skin
were perfectly dry, we should clean
it more perfectly by merely sweep
ing off the dust. If our clothing or
skin were wet with moisture, we
should clean it by rubbing or brush
ing as soon as the moisture had
evaporated, or the clothing or skin
had become dry. In the one case
we should saceep off the dust; in the
other we should rub or bretsh it off.
But our clothing and our skin are
neither perfectly dry, nor wet with
moisture. The perspiration from
the pores of our skin contains fat
ty substance, which never dries,
and which, more or less, pcnetrates
all our clothing. When dust falls
on our skin and clothing it is held
there by this fatty substance, which
prevents us from getting rid Of the
dust by either sweeping or rubbing.
We can only scosh it off. But the
fatty substance which hold the dust
will not allow the water to get at
the dust, and all the water in the
world cannot wash the dust off a
human skin or clothing. The fatty
substance must first be removed. A
little lye, 0: alkali, a mineral sub
stance, possesses the peculiarity that
when it comes in contact with grease
or fat it renders it soluble in water.
Apply lye and water to the skin, and
the grease, becoming soluble in wa
ter, is Immediately dissolved, the
dust is no longer held by the grease,
and can now be washed off with
water. Soap is nothing but lye in
form convenient for use. 1t is I've
mixed with grease. The cleaning
part of soap is the lyc; the grease
which is mixed with it facilitates
the rubbing by which the lye is
everywhere brought into contact
with the article to be cleaned. This
additional grease, being already
mixed with lye, is, of course, solu-
bic in water, and is Immediately
washed oft after it has served the
purpose of carrying the lye whcr-
ever it is wanted. The fatty per-
spiration holds the dust, the lyc Of
the soap dissolvcs the fat and en-
ables the water to wash away the
dust Christian Union.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-06-02

A wealthy old farmer was AbsalOm Lee,
He had but one daughter, the mischievOus Kitty
So fair and SO good and SO gentle was she,
That lovers came wOoing from country and city
The first and the boldest to ask for her hand
Was q trinity y-dressed dandy, who wOrshiped
She replied with smile he could we'll under
stand;
''That she married no ape for the sake of his
skin.''
The next was merchant from business retired,
Rich, gOuty and gruff-a presuming old sinner
Young Kitty's fair form and sweet face he ad-
And thought to himself, II can easily win her. >,
So he showed her his palace and made bluff bow,
And said she might live there; but wickedly
then
Kitty told him she'd long ago made rash vow
.tNOt to marry bear for the sake of his dent"
miser came next; he was fearless and bold
In claiming right to fair Kitty's affection;
He said she'd not want for q home while his gold
Could pay for q cabin and give her protection.
Half vexed at his bOldness, but calm in trice,
She curtsied, and thanked him, and blushingly
then
Demurely repeated her sage aunt's advice,
mot to marry hog for the sake of his pen!"
The next was a farmer, young, bashful and shy:
He feared the bold wooers who came from the
city;
But the flush on his cheek. and the light in his eye
Soon kindled a fame in the bosom of Kitty.
''My life will be one of hard labor" he said,
but, darling, come share it with me, If you
can"
81 suppose" she replied, gaiy tossing her head.
Il must marry the farm for the sake Ofthe man. y
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-06-02

4 Buffalo paper prints the follow
ING letter from one Of its old and
prompt-paying patrons: "Please
discontinue my paper from the time
l have paid up to. l do not stop the
paper because | do not want il, but
to get rid Of an intolerable old bore
that intrudes himself in my house.
regardless Of time and circumstan-
ces, to sit for an hour or two, three
or four times a week, to read my
papers, and who is thousand times
more able to take dozen papers
for himself than I am to take one.
If the nuisance is stopped I shah
send Eor the paper again
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-06-02
How a Clerk got Prom oted..

The Troy Times tells this story
of Col. James H. Hooker, an ecccn
trio character, who died in that cit,
some twenty years ago: "a re
lnarkable man was Col. Hooker, and
very eccentric withal. At times he
would fairly boil over with passion,
and was very violent in his speech
and action. Yet he wasa just man,
and directed his fury against only
what he believed to be wrong and
rascality. 1t is related of him, that
having dispute with one of his
clerks, the latter would not yield the
point in issue to him, whercupon the
Colonel undertook to put the stub
born cnployc out of his office. But
the clerk was too much for the irate
Colonel, and in the mccle the old
man was laid upon his back, and
his countenance rather unpleasantly
tapped. Rising from his position,
he proceeded to wash his battered
countenance, brushed his clothes
carefully, and, seating himself, ask
ed the victorious clerk to come to
him and report. Said he: GA pref
ty thing you've done, Sir; got your
self in bad scrape; committed as
sault and battery; licked your en-
ployer. This shows that there is
stuff in you, you miserable sinner,
and now, you internal scamp, am
going to pay you for it. You are
discharged from the desk you now
hold, and tomorrow morning want
you to take place next to me, and
hereafter act as my confidential
clerk, with your salary increased
$3.50. That's all; now 60 about your
business" That clerk thus promo
ted held the confidential position as
signed him many years during the
remainder Of the Colonel's lifetime,
and never had to whip his employer
again to get an advance of salary.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-06-02

SrRArEGY.-A joke is told of a
little four-years-old fellow, who hav-
ing disobeyed his father, was about
to incur the penalty switching.
The father deliberately prepared a
rod, while his son stood a sad and
silent spectator. AS the parent ap-
preached to the unpleasant duty,
the boy started off at a brisk run to.
ward a neighboring hill. The faith.
er pursued, and for a time the young
ster heightened the distance be-
tween them; but gradually his
strength began to fail, and when he
reached the hill and began to ascend
he soon lost his vantage ground
Nearer and nearer the iratc father
approached, and just as the top OF
the hill was reached, and as he came
within arms length Of the little fu-
gitive, who was ready to fall from
exhaustion, he quickly faced about,
dropped on the ground, and with an
indescribable cast of countenance
exclaimed: "Papa, that-makes a
fellow-blow--don't it?" This chang
ing Of the subject was SO extremely
ludicrous that the father laughed
heartily over the strategy which his
hopeful son exhibited, and the rod
was not used.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-06-02
Southern Laxiness.
From the Goodwin (Miss. y Southern Star

From the Goodwin (Miss.) Southern Star
The stranger visiting the South
is particularly impressed with the
vast wealth of country that can
support in idleness so large por-
ton Of it's male inhabitants. Two
thirds Of our citizens are only nomi-
nally employed, and under a pure
pretense Of employment manage to
pass their time in complete indo-
lence. This will apply to white as
well as colored. There are numbers
of both classes out of work and
money, and yet will not work. Of
fer a negro a dollar to cut up cord
Of wood, and he has not time; he
has something to do for somebody
else; yet that something is not done.
Offer a job to a white man and the
chances are ten to one your answer
will be shot from a pistol or a
thrust from bowie knife. OF the
two, the negro is the only one
ashamed of his laziness, for he ex-
cuses himself, but the white man is
insulted. Yet neither of them have
seen dollar for a week, perhaps,
and both are lying around a dram
shop waiting to be asked to drink
by some acquaintance who has a
few dimes.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-06-02

Positive men are most often in
error.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-06-02
GILL & NICHOLSON
ROBERT EREaSEnR.

ROBERT CREsSE EEN.
NVTATCH MAKER, opposite tra ''resovterian
w Church, west side river, n2&t Mil, Main
Street Independence Iowa. CiJc,s. Watches
Watch Chains, &c, sold and repaired al she very
lowest prices. Having learned his business IN the
watch factory in Switzerland, and being well pro-
v7ded with tools and material. he is prepared to do
work in the best manner, quickly and cheaply
3ti-tf
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-06-02
w. H. BARTON,
+ M HUNT.

II licensed AUCTIONEER, Independence, 10
/ 4 wa Will sell Real Estate and Personal Prop
erty of every description Satisfaction Guaran
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-06-02

DR.. H, H. HUNT. M. D..
AFFICE and Residence Corner of Court and
~ Blank Sts, north of Catholic Church. 41-tf
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-06-02

A TTORNEY AT LAW and General Land Agent
n Independedce, Iowa Office in Wilcox Blk
Particular attention given to Collections, and Re
mittances promptly made.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-06-02
Business Cards
LEE & WEART,
T. s. WOODWARD.

A TTORNEYS AT LAW and Real Estate Agents.
n Office over Myers store, Main Street, lnde-
pendence, Iowa. 33-u
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-06-24
Indian AHnIrs.
THE COUNCIL AT ooKMULGEE.

THE COUNCIL AT OCKMULGEE.
OCKMULGEE, Indian Territory, June 10, via
st. LOUIS, June 23.-The Indian council con-
tinued the discussion of the proposed organiza-
ton of government for the tribes of this ter
ritory, the subject of debate for rhe past few
days being proposition to give five leading
tribes equal representation in the new senate.
Smaller tribes, with several of the ablest chiefs
Of Others, oppose the scheme, aud it will prob
ably fail. The prospects for the ratification of
the constitution, adopted last December, con-
tinue favorable, with almost a certainty of sue
cess, il the Indians are assured of selfgOvern-
ment and noninIerference with their lands.
TALK WITH THE CHEROKEE TRIBES.
BIG CABIN, Indian Territory, June 23.-By
an invitation from the Cherokees of this district,
Col. L. c. Boudinot addressed large number
of that tribe yesterday, He criticised the course
of their delegates in not giving full account of
the actual condition of the country, and said
that crisis was upon them; that they should
meet as an intelligent people; that however
much they might regret it, change in their
condition would soon come, and they must be
prepared to meet it. He claimed that there was
only a conditional sale of their land west of the
ninety-siXth meridian, which condition had
been violated in part by the government. He
advised them to accept the situation, and have
their lands sectionized and sell the balance,
which would yield them million dollars, be-
sides leaving 600 acres to each family, which in
ten years would be worth 900, making them
the richest community in the world. The
speaker was listened to with marked attention,
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-06-24
Abbrcvinted Dispntchcs,

The Spanish minister to Mexico has arrived.
New wheat was sold at the board of trade in
Chicago, yesterday, harvested at De Soto, III.
1t is now regarded as certain that evidence
concerning the kukluX will be sought in the
south after the hot weather is over.
Many communist refugees from Paris have
arrived in Malta. Among them are members of
the central committee and of the international
society.
Valmaseda arrived at Vertientes on Thursday
where he disembarked his torops, and is now
marching against Guayabal and Santa Cruza.
CespedeS is at San Pedro.
White, the catcher of the Forest City club
of Cleveland, had the small bone of his right
arm broken near the elbow, at Philadelphia, on
Thursday, by striking post while running af-
ter ball.
The movement is generally encouraged by citi-
zens of Dayton, o., to erect monument in City
park to the memory of Vallandigham. 1t is
also designed TO erect statue of himself on his
grave.
Bismarck, in letter to certain members of
the reichstag says that while the Catholic dele
gates in that body oppose German unity, he has
also received assurances from Cardinal Antonelli
that the pope disapproves of their course.
Mrs Vallandigham was considered much
worse yesterday. 1t was necessary to summon
additional medical aid. She has repeated spasms
and has been constantly asking friends around
her bedside, "Why don't Clement come home
He has been gone so long"
Captain Albert G. Cary, Master Jerome +.
Morse and First Assistant Engineer S. L. Smith,
of Massachusetts, have been detached from the
Dictator and placed on waiting orders. Medical
Inspector Charles Martin has been detached
from the Severn and placed on waiting orders.
In accordance with the city ordinance pro-
hibiting the holding of concerts on Sunday,
Mayor Davis Of Cincinnati, on Friday issued an
order forbidding the concert in honor of the
pope to be gwen by the united choirs of the
Roman EafhnIip nh IN tyhf h,xrag 90 h,T,a
taken place in the Masonic temple on Sunday
next.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-06-24
COUNTY NEWS.

The Methodists of Whitinsvile will celebrate
the 4th of July with clam-bake
Daniel L. Whiting las been appointed post
Este, resigned.
Mrs. Brimblecom and her daughter, and Miss
Ava VIII Jams, of Barre, arrived at home last week
from their European tour.
Two mineral springs have been discovered on
the land of A. w. Sawyer, in Athol, and the
waters have been analysed by chemists of Bos-
ton and pronounced of great worth.
A petition, signed by about two hundred cit-
zens of Berre, has been presented to the select
men, asking them to call a town meeting to act
upon the question of purchasing a steam fire
engine; and the meeting has been called for
Saturday, July /.
The people of Shurbridge and vicinity will
celebrate the 4th OF July at the agricultural
grounds. Mr. ID. K. Bland, who has charge of
the track the present season, has engaged the
services of the Brimfeld cornet band twelve
pieces for that day, and grand horse trot will
take place there in the afternoon.
Mr. Tilley p. Snow, man who has been long
and favorably known in North Brookfed,
where he was an employee of Messrs. BatchelIers
Tor the past thirty-fve years, died very sudden
~ thursday morning, after an illness of only
twelve hours.
The Douglas axe manufacturing company
has $40 employees, 6 of them young persons and
1870 foreign, classified and paid as follows: 1886
liorgers, at average per day of s2.s7, and earn
'ngs lior six months from sos to s2Os; 90