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Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-05-12
Baggage Smashing.

Baggage smashing as a fine art
has arrived at high state Of per-
fection in this country, and the
skill, ingenuity and perseverance
expibited by railway portcrs and
employees in reducing the strongest
built trunk to a hash of wood, leath-
er and iron, must be highly encour-
aging to the trunk makers. New
York and the West produce some
human bombshells who stand at the
head Of the destructive brotherhood
for the annihilation of baggage. A
heavily-timbered, iron-clad, armor-
plated trunk will only stand two
or three days trip and the hand
ling of two or three of these rail
wreckers before it is reduced to old
Junk. On a recent trip we put our
faith and our clothing in a heavy
sole-leathcr valise, well-made; it
was with a hopeful spirit, therefore,
that we unsuspectingly parted with
our trusted portmanteau at the
depot. Alas for the fallability of
human hopes! That elegant piece
Of leather was delivered to us in
New York at the end of the journey,
neatly manufactured into leather
shoe-strings. A stout, leathcr-cov-
cred flask of cologne had been we'll
pulverized and the fragments of
glass judiciously distributed in our
linen, where it was calculated to ex-
cite the most lively emotion. A
bunch of cigars had been converted
into snuff and fine-cut; in fact, the
remains of everything of a perish
able nature attested the muscular
energy and activity of the American
baggage smasher.
As the travelling season is ap-
preaching we would suggest to any
railway company who wish to win
immortal fame and advertize them
selves in the most thorough man
ner, that they announce that they
will guarantee the safe delivery Of
baggage, except in cases Of the
usual railroad accidents for which
nobody is to blame" Such a
guarantee, faithfully carried out,
would largely increase the business
Of any railway, and cause them to
become known throughout the civ
ilized world as the benefactors of
mankind.-Ey.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-05-12
Two Honest Men.

David Davis, one of the early cit
liens Of Lewiston, Maine, now gone
to his reward, was a most excellent
Quakcr-a man of unspottcd integ-
rity. Some time before his death
he went to his son-in-law, A. Wake
field, Esq, and said to him: 81
hear there is pasture for sale (nam-
ing iD for 500, and | believe I'll buy
it." He bought it but told the own
er it was worth sl25, and paid the
owner that sum for it. Shortly af-
ter, the person Of whom Mr.. Davis
bought the pasture wanted 4 loan
of $40, and Mr.. Davis granted him
the loan, taking his note for that
sum. Before long Mr.. Davis was
taken i'll, and feeling that it was his
last illness, he called Mr.. Wakefield
to his side, and said to him:
81 have note Of $40 against Mr..
A., and l want thee, after | am gone,
to destroy it,"
"NIr. Wakefield, wondering and
asking an explanation, he said:
"Thee knows l bought that pas
ture of Mr.. A., and didn't pay him
as much as it was worth, and l don't
feel that he ought to pay me that
note"
"But," said Mr.. Wakefield, "you
paid him all and more than he ask
ed for the land"
eyes," said Mr.. Davis, "that is
true, but it makes no diffcrencc--it's
worth $40 more than l paid him,
and l want that note destroyed"
Shortly after Mr.. Davis passed
away, and Mr.. Wakefield, in the
performance of his duty as admins
traitor, looking up the dcceased's ef-
tects, came upon this note. 1t was
a good note for $40; but in accord
ance with the old Quaker's dying
request, he threw it into the fire.
Not long after, Mr.. A., of whom
the pasture was bought, called on
Mr.. Wakefield.
"You've got something against
me, haven't you?"
"What is it for?" said Mr.. Wake
field.
81 gave a note to Mr.. Davis for
$40, money borrowed of him, and l
want to pay it,"
"I've no such notc," said Mr..
Wakefield.
"But this estate certainly holds
such note against me-"
81 can't help it-we've none now"
Very soon Wakefield explained
the mystery, and tears rolled down
the astonished mans face as he
learned that the note had been burn
ed---a witness to the wonderful con
scientiousncss and integrity Of tho
sure-tooted Quaker, one Of the war
thy iirst settlers OF Lewiston. Such
mon will do tor any age-the moro
the better.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-05-12
An Astonished Conductor.

"Get aboard, old limpey," said a
pert railroad conductor to an aged,
plainly-drescd lame man, standing
on the platform, waiting for the
signal to depart; "get aboard, old
limpey, or you'll get left" At the
signal the old gentleman quietly
stepped aboard and took a seat by
himself. When the conductor, in
taking up the tickets, came to him
and demanded his fare, he replied:
81 do not pay fare OH this road y
"Then l will put You off at the next
staticn."
The conductor passed on and a
passenger, who had seen the trans
action, said to him: ''Did you
know that old gentleman?" "No, l
did not" "Well, it is Mr. the
President of this road" The con-
dictor changed color, and bit his
lips, bit went on and finished TAX
ing up the tickets. As soon as he
had done he returned to cold linn
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-05-12
Country Post Office.

A country postoffice is thus de-
scribed by the Kennebec Journal:
There are sometimes tragic-comic
scenes witnessed at every "w ell-reg-
ulated' postotfice. 1t is quite hu-
morous scene, when the mails are
in, the schools are out, and the
postottice is filled to overf1owing;
first are the little folks, small in
stature, but with a wonderful capac-
ity for making a noise-and what's
q boy worth if he can't make a noise?
Here in one corner Tom and Harry
are engaged in the delightful pas
time of pulling each others hair,
and seem to enjoy it immensely, and
here are bevy Of young misses,
one of which is saying: "Now don't
YOU tell for the world" to which
they all assent with sundry jerks of
the head, and here just in front of
us is Uncle John, asking "Aunt
Hannah" about that ar sick child,
and at our left tive young ladies are
watching with expectant faces GER
tain boxes, to see if he has written.
And when the mail is distributed it
is quite study to watch the faces
as the crowd pass out, from the
self-important Office boy with his
huge budget, to the shy young wild
ow with her single dainty missive,
with now and then a sad face
yearning for words that do net
come. The dull, empty boxes have
meaningless look about them now,
but moment ago they held the
words of loving hearts and the is
sues Of important business rela-
tionS.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-05-12

George Emerson, an Englishman
residing in Exeter, having lived a
bachelor until he was nearly fifty,
conceived the idea of marrying q
Chinese woman, and accordingly set
sail from Liverpe ol for Canton.
There he selected girl Of eighteen;
gave her father 92o for her, was we'd
ded on the spot, and re-embarked
for home. He quarreled violently
with his wife before reaching land,
and was with difficulty prevented
from throwing her overheard. lie
now offers to dispose of his Chinese
connubial investment at less than
half price.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-05-12
IF SO. WHY NOT?

MEssRs. B. II. BENNETT s. 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. -
Cash paid for Produce
35-tf B. II. BENNETT & SoN.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-05-12


pey," and suid: "Sir, I resign my
station as conductor" "Sit down
here, young man, l do not wish to
harm you; but we run this road for
profit and to accommodate the pub
c,and we make it an invariable rule
to treat every person with perfect
civillty, whatever garb he wears or
whatever infirmity he suffers. This
rule is imperious upon every one Of
our employees. shall not remove
you for what you have done, but it
must not be repeated"
That conductor afterward never
saw among his passengers another
sold limpev."
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-05-12
A Reporter who Attended to Business

Enterprise in the reportorial fra
ternity-enterprise correctly con-
ceivcd, pushed with Judgment, and
modestly concluded-is at all times
a desirable feature of gentlemen in
this walk of journalism. But fire.
quently among reporters is found
that journalistic e'Jant terrible; the
pushing, pragmatic, and implacable
fellow, who not only seeks his OPP
portunity, but, when he finds it, lays
hold Of it, SO to speak, violently,
hauls it about in defiance to all con-
ventional rules, and finally, as Mr..
Silas Wegg would have put it, "col-
lars and throws it." A reporter in
Troy recently exhibited himself in
this light on the solemn occasion Of
missionary service at one Of the
churches. A crowded house was
present, and the appearance of the
speaker was anxiously looked for.
At this moment parsonage, de-
scribed by the local paper as ga
corpulent YOUTH" was seen strug
Cling through the crowd that i'm
peded his way to the empty pulpit.
His movements, his contortions, his
twistings and his twinings, were
eagerly scrutinized by the observ-
ers, while those among whom he
wound his devious course yielded
with some little confusion to his ev-
identity settled purpose to reach that
coign of vantage. Finally, his
"burly torm'-again to quote the
local print-settled itself in the
pulpit, and the belief that associat-
ed him with the speaker of the oc-
casion was further strengthened in
the minds of the audience rs he
slowly withdrew himself from the
enclosure Of his overcoat and hauled
out from one of the pockets a hand
full OF papers; that done, he survey
ed the audience-atter the manner
in which one might imagine Ma
polcon's "forty centuries" to have
looked down on his soldiers from
the top of the Pyramids-and the
audience surveyed him. A few Gu
rious doubters among the congre-
CATION, perceiving that the occu-
pant Of the pulpit was clearly not an
ascetic, laughed; but decorum once
more reigned, when the missionary
appeared and began to speak from
the altar, while the bold reporter
quietly "took notes" in the pulpit.
This young man was probably or
dered by the city editor to get the
sermon at all hazards.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-05-12

the Faun, Temple of Jupiter, TEN.
pie Of Venus, Greek Temple, and an
endless number of others. Many
Of these must have been very mag
nificent. We went into the theatre,
which we judged would hold ten
thousand persons. 1t was arranged
not unlike theatres at the present
day, though the stage had only a
depth of ten or fifteen feet.
In the streets we came to many
stone fountains, or basins, three or
four feet square, and two feet deep;
a stone post at one end from which
a watcr-pipe issued. On the side
of this post we could see where the
people put their hands in leaning
over to drink, and it was worn away
five or six inches below the original
line. These places had been finely
polished by the hand. In order to
wear away the solid lava, these
basins must have been used thous-
ands of years. We also visited
several large and beautifully deco
rated bathing-houses. These were
arched and not broken in. In one
part was the cold bath, and in an
other the hot bath, with the fire.
place underneath.
In walking through the streets,
and over the worn stone pavements
and sidewalks, we could not realize
that the city had been buried two
thousand years. The houses, gen
orally, extend in unbrokcn lines,
and even the dilapidation is, in
some measure, concealed by the
small modern roofs placed near the
walls to protect them from further
waste by the weather. The doors
and windows, indeed, are all open,
but SO they generally are in the
more modern houses OF Italy at the
present day. There are six gates
TO the city, and many towers rising
above the ramparts, and pierced
with arches.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-05-12

Some Indian tribes have the beau
tiful superstition that bird loosed
on the grave of their beloved will
fly away to the spirit land, and new
er close its wings until it has de-
livered it's precious burden Of
affection to the departed.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-05-12

A colored couple visiting a State
House were absorbed in admiration
of the pictures, velvet cushions, pol
ished desks, etc. As they Mere
leaving, julius fingered, rolled his
eyes up to the ceiling, and said;-
81 clar to goodness, Silvy, dat's de
best white-washin' cher saw"
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-05-12

Seen from the high attitudes
reached by balloons, the blue Of the
armament becomes an intense black,
and the stars glitter in background
Of perfect jet.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-05-12
MARRIAGE AND DIVORCE.

A N unanswerable argument, historical. philo-
N sOphical and theoretical, by member of
the New York Bar of high standing, 1t is one of
the most readable and instructive books ever pub
Iished. careful perusal will convince the most
skepticai that too many doubtful questions have
heretofore been taken for granted.
en- VANDERVOORT, Gen. Agt.,
81 Park Row, New York City.
Prices in paper 50 cents, and in Cloth Is csnta
Sold by all booksellers. sent free to any address
upon receipt OF price.
n B.-Liberai discount to the trade. 37.tf
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-05-12
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POliteness.

Perhaps the highes st compliment,
all things considered, which we can
pay to Hugh Miller, is this-that he
was in the best sense gentleman;
that he was truly and strictly polite.
True politcness is one of the rarest
things; it may be met with in the
hut of the Arab, in the courtyard of
the Turk, in the cottage of the Irish
man; but it is excessively scarce in
bathrooms. 1t is Independent Of ac
cent and of form; it is one of the
constant and universal noble attri-
butcs of man, wherever and howso-
ever developed. We venture to de
fine it thus: Politeness is natural,
genial, manly Difference, with deli
cacy in dealing with the feelings of
others, and without hypocrisy, sy-
cophancy, or obtrusion. We can
not agree that Johnson was polite,
that is, if politeness is to be distin
guishcd from nobleness, courage,
and even kindness of heart. Burns
was polite, when jewelled Duchess
es. were charmed with his ways;
Arnold was polite, when poor wo-
man declared that he treated her
like a lady; Chalmers was polite,
when every old woman in Morning
side was elated and delighted with
his courteous salute. But johnson,
who shut a civil mans mouth with:
"Sir, perceive you are a vile
Whig," who ate like an Esquimaux,
who deferred so far to his friends
that they dared to differ with him
only in round robin, was not po-
lite. Politeness is the last toach,
the finishing perfection of a noble
character. 1t is the gold on the
spire, the sunlight in the eornfeld,
the smile on the lip of the noble
king lowering his sword point to
his lady-lovc. 1t results only from
the truest balance and harmony of
soul.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-05-12
M. r. EASTMAN,

4 TToRNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW
IL and Land Agent, Jesup, Buchanan County,
Iowa. Will practice in Buchanan, BlackhaMk,
and adjoining counties. Blu
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-05-12
Jesup Cards.
y, H. HAWKINS.

A TTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW,
N Jesup. Buchanan Co., Iowa. Collections
promptly made and rcmitted. Real Estate bought
and sold. -
Jan. 22, 1869. 3U-u
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-05-12
T. nj HUNT.
s, KELLAE

r ICENSED ATCTIONEER, Independence. To-
/ wa Will sell Real Estate af' Personal Prop
erty of every description. Satisfaction Gdarah-
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-05-12
lr Fl. II. HUNT. NJ. D..

r LICENSED AUCTTONE EER, QHasqueton. HHch-
i anan County, Iowa. lo-hm
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-05-12
NOTED HOUSES.

We went through the house of
"Castor and Pollux." 1t is stip-
posed that these, or this house,
owned the ship in which St. Paul
sailed from the island of Melita, af-
ter his shipwreck-Acts xxxviii, II.
The names of these houses are de-
termined sometimes by the name
over the door, or by some static or
inscription found on the premises
We Neht into thg Housg Of the YES.
tails, House Of Sallust, House of
Pausa, House Of Apollo, House of
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-05-12
A. S. BEELS,

r licensed AUCTIONEER, Hazleton. Iowa.
4 Will attend Sales OF Real and Personal Prop
rty on short notice. in this and Fayette counfes-
a,f;sf,ct;on C,,ranteed 331y
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-05-12
m HOLDRIDGE.

4 TToRNEY AT LAW, Notary Public and Real
N Estate Agent. Will give especial attention N
Rents. and sell Real Estate Also, Licensed Gov
ernment Claim Agent viii prosecute and collect
all claims against the Government. inclnding zen,
:sions, Back Pay, Bounty, &c. Office In the eafaii
Rlock over Glass store.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-05-12
w. H. BARTON,

A TTORNEY AT LAW and General l.aad Agenf,
~ Independedce, Iowa. Office in WILCOX blk
Particular attention given to Collections ana ne
,mfttances promptly made.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-05-12

nFFICE and Residence Corner of Conrt ana
~ Blank Sts, north of Catholic Church. il-tf
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-05-12
7. S. WOODWARD,

TTORNEYS AT LAW and Real Estate Agents
n Office over Myers store, Main Street, lnue'
pendencc, Iowa. o'-u
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-05-12
LEE N WEART,

4 TTORNEY AT LAW, Notary Pu3he ,l ana
n Claim Agent. Office in wilcox STICK boch'
RndeDendence, Iowa. '-iy
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-03-28
R.cslpts by R.urosd. Muren ~.
sorSf5 solpot.INk RLrIRoAD~,

5e7 bales cotton, % bales goods, SO bbls 1a5al
stores, So casks clay, 8 cars stock. TO RaMeaa
Agent, Pelzer, Rodgers / 90. Geo W Williams 3. q
CO, Frost 4 Adger, L D DeSa1ssure, MSes,
Graeser l. Smith, W Ryan, P Smith, KtnsmaI
i Howell, A Mulligan, Geo q Walter co,
Dowling & co, Sloan & Seignious, MONTY y son.
VIM Courtney &,ce, a Salinas, G Trennou'
L Son, " O Bee 4 co, Folin.
HoRTHEAsTaRE 2AILEoAp.
IA bales upland cotton, s2s bbls naval stores
cars lnmher and wood, - bushels rice and peas
tohscec .mdss &c 70 Geo w Williams + co,
Robson. Frost i Adger, Claghorn. Herring g 60, %
Tobias, Sons, W Ryan, A Salinas bsS9oI has,5 =
CO. Brodie 4 co, Mowry Son, sI Iren14s% son q
Soo; peeaer nsvis W 81 WEIGH, D Edwards, W Be-
+ CO. E Welling, A Quackenoush, Mr Mensing. !;
LeiSerwood, u F Bas er co, Railroad Agent anu
Order.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-03-28
yeyv,Yosk afses Market.

nf domestic re eives few additions. and holders
Continue exit tiemely rrm, and confident in: n:thei"
views at full former ncures. Poretgn Is N fair
Snnnjy. hui meeIlng with very good trade de-
maild' is pretty Well susI aimed on all grades.
Eaies OF Caroina in job lots at sXasxc, ana 2as0o
bags Rangoon at7ha7Hc
Prom the Journal OF Commerce: we are WIN
f,ut new features o note. The supply IS light,
and holders are inditerents swhlle The demand Is
: confned 10 the small lots wanted for daily use.
We qnofe Carolina o. SaSXc, and Rangoon, duty
From ,he WSTfdsssFhesd sdemand is moderate,
and sitli enrirelYsGf jnbbldg nature. with Tor,
mer prices currsnt and qutteArm. sales OF small
lots Carolina at SAa8Hc, 2pd about 2oo bags
Rangoon In broken parcels as11aqac.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-03-28
1nterioi, .I !; Cotton Msrkets.

S, ATLANTA, March e5.-Llght offerings and ntle
,,a,ance In prices. Market frmer. Middllngs 1aH;
low mfddiings l2k; go6d mary 1lh; ordinary
goH; infe ior 7as. 49, - g..
MoNTGuMERY. March 25.-our cotton market
in him; low mi1alngs lSkc
SELMA, March 2s.-There were sales yesterday
ta n ! amount OF Is bales; middlfng a4kf lows
saIii aling i3c Market quiet 1nd unchanged 10r
good cotton, and no deRsna for poor sraaeSs
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-03-28
New York Hay Market.


From the Daily Bulletin, March rs: Receipts TO-
i5ay ll80 hale>.. The market Is rather moresteady
.noti for To- "f crm rrsee,,, which have been put
In heretofore Il The same price as simply presse,
brpg hig her prices. Sales'are 100 sblles for WI
minEtun IL 0do. fer iarien Co.; 1o5Go. fDr Bruins
IicS Ga, and 80 do. for Notfolk. at 81 Il; ISL
haIes for Jacksonville at 81 l5a1 20i 100 do[com.
Dressed IF Fefbandina at 81 y ;'ahd l0a do. for
Fortre Munr e, for IL 3. SO sernment, at $l2o
me snp, l. Of prImr retail Is sill short. and prices
are very drH; Fl 81 Is obtained without d!fnculty
for fancy. Straw Is without change, and the de-
snand is q al to The receipta :
selma Cotton Statement.
STOCK on hand September l., lsD.. bales ,272
Received this week. ~. ~. ...,-..: nSS
Received previously ,4ll-1Ssae
l,.t--. . as.T;. r1 .l;'! .'t o, ORG
TUtal -oAtEt
igped ihls week n sso
Stock On hand Friday, March si, 1s7l....... $50
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-03-28
,wyor,S Nava Issforus Market.

From the JournstnhGannmerc March Is The
market tor spirit turpentine is more In the buy
crs, favor. The demand is small. We quote
merehantahle lots Ut soc. Rosans-The market
continues In IN. sellers favur. The demand II
fair from shippers. ales embrace TOO bbls strain
Cd at 50 73s, aud 1000 bbls private terms. un-
derst God at about So 20. We quote No 2at 81 90
asa so. No / So 50a4 so. pale ana extra pale S5a
! so. Tar is In small demand at So IS for Wa
YniHRtOn. ..s,ye