Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-01-27
FROM DUBUQUE.
Rod Handed Eike-~fAis BATTLES at
EubUsuc--Thco,oBic discussions
Organ. Coucerts--New Nat'n1 Bank
--Ei.os--pa1pit Change.


best of men are mere emptiness. But in
the face Of our most venerable sages, the
world moves on Eat its own sweet WILL
and the fact remains that ninety nine ont
of every hundred of all mankind, from tie
peasant up to the king. have SO much OF
the mists of fame before their eyes, that
they cannot see anything else. In speak
inr thus, M. Editor, we do not intend to
sermon against any of the pomps or van
after reading which, you will not be has
ty to censure one Red Handed Mike, =.
he be found smitten with the general dis
ease.
Dubuque is attaining quite name in
sporting circles, through the champion
ship of Mr.. Mike O'Connor in the prize
ring. From small beginnings in .ar,ous
portions Of the country, he has grown to
be an adept in the pugiiistic art, and hay
ing made his headquarters in this city,
takes the small fry eheek-by jowl when
ever he finds them. In November, 1870,
he had an encounter with }. Z. Clark,
and after short contest came off victor.
Last weel, found him again in the ring;
a man Of considerable science, named 1T.
| Clair was pitted against him, and prcliia-
inaric3 settled TO have the contest on Fri
! ma II n
| $50. The fight took place ut the ap-
pointed time, at q spot on the opposite
side OF the Mississippi, known as Boat
| ward Hollow, about mile from the boun-
dary line between Wisconsin and Illinois,
| in the former State The men entered
the ring at 1881, and fought fifteen min
utes, at ihc end of which time st. Glars
seconds threw up the sponge. after TWEEN
ty rounds. St. Clair vas badly pnni>hed,
but G'Conaor got off With few bruises.
A purse Of Eiiy dollars was made up
among TIE crowd for ST Clair. Dubuque
and vicinity was largely represented at
the fight, everybody and bis neigEbor WIS
| thare-e(iitor, merchant, church member
and intdel, aad, curious enough, the sport
seemed highly entertaining to them all.
We had the pleasure Of attending q
theological discussion at Glohe fia'l. Sat
urday evening, tie 2ist. The debate was
between Prof Braden, of the Christian
Church, and Er r. r. Underwood, of
Boston, free thinker. Tine and space
will not permit us 10 give many details.
The proposition FOR the evening may BE
summed up in four words, IA there
| God?" Prof 3radel taking Tie a,irma-
| i've and kr. Underwood the negative;
! three modcrators were a,ooi.ted from
| the audience There Nas 10 acrimony
displayed by either Of the di~putants, but
a plain show ing Of the various phases Of
! theology, which, we think, is saying
great deal. They endeayored to eniight-
| en- their hearers rather than stir up their
feelings. The subject is one in which
many delicate points are involved, re-
quires all possible fairness in their hand
ling, and naturally eActcs the interest Of
every thoughtful mind. Although we do
not entirely sympatiize with all the views
Of these gentlemen, yet we think their
hearers went away Wei satisfied with the
honesty of their expression. These dis
cussions are to be continued il satisfacto-
ry arrangements can be made.
The Second Presbyterian church socia
ty have just purchased 4 fac pipe organ,
at cost Of about $4,000. 10 test the
powers OF the new organ, two concerts
we're given on Thursday and Friday eve
nngs Of last week, and were largely at
tended by our citizena, yielding quite
respectable sum to the society's treasury.
All the best home talent was mustered
for the occasion; the result showed how
well they acquitted themselves. The or
gan, under the torch Of TIL" best instru-
mental players, gave evidence peculiar
richness OF tone. ]. is pleasant to con-
template the change in the character of
on. caurch music, in ths past few years.
PEOPLE are becir-ihg TO learn there is re
ally such a thing rs religion in music.
Nearly every church in the city is fur
nishcd with 4 pipe orgi.I and Z choir of
first class singers. We have been greatly
charmed with the music al the Catholic
cathedral Throwing aside all projudices
against the gites Of Romanism, and its
present and traditional policy, we do not
hesitate in saying There il no church ser
vice more solemnly impressive than Cath
Ole vespers; the Inuic is surprisingly
beautiful, and enc can have but little
warmth Of soul who is not fascinated
with it, There is something spiritual in
its harmony, inspiring thoughts as sacred
an peaceful as the Sabbath itself, or the
chimes which usher it in.
1t is rumored that another national
baut is about to be started in this city by
\, T. 'Atti'otS, titi olt VI va "th
known liens t., be called to the presi-
dency. We elye this for what II Is worm
and will give furth..r particulars IN oo'
time
The late disastrous conhagratic.' when
visited Dubuque, was heavy blow u
her manufacturing interests. The loss
will reach nearly $4,000, as the insur-
ance was but trifling II was the largest
fire that ever visited Dubuque. The re-
Election of the flames upon the heavens
was noticed through all the country at
distance of sixty miles. The heaviest
loss WAS on Dickinson's planning mill, and
the establishment Of the cabinet makers
association. A number ofadjoinng build
ings were also destroyed, and helped to
swell the aggregate loss. The cabinet
makers association are making an effort
to partially retrieve their misfortune by
giving series Of gift entertainments, the
first of which, was given on Monday night
of this week, and was II success.
The ice men are gathering their annual
supply of ice; they have been saving it