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Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1872-08-14

FAsuIoSABLr I.IrE.--If there is any
environment which can degrade a
human being or harden a young
heart, IL is the atmosphere Of merely
fashionable life. You may take tho
tenderest and most beautiful and love-
ly girl, tho one that is kindest at
home, and loves her father and moth.
or the beat, aud put hcrinto the high
est circles Of fashionable life, with
plenty of money and plenty OF scope
TO do as she plcases; let her dress
herself as she will cover herself with
diamonds and dearls, costly silks and
silver rings in their noses and needles
through their lower lips, while elderly
ladies add 10 these irresistible charms
'stopper," whatever that may be,
in tho upper lip. Their amusemcnts
are yet restricted to gambling and
drinking whiskcy. Tho law of di.
voroe is rendered unnecessary in Al,
aslSa, from a habit they haveo of get
ting married for limited number of
months, consideration of which is
paid io fish, bones, whale oil and old
junk
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1872-08-14

A lady was urged by her friends 10
marry a widower, and as an argument
they spoke Of his two beautiful chill
dren. "Children." replied the lady,
"are like toothpicks-a person wants
their own. ltt sot-
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1872-08-14

TAKEs wELL.--Alluding TO the fact
that General Grant has sat for anoth.
or picture 70 20 with Badeau's second
edition Of his life, the Louisville Ledg.
or, observes "Ho always tdkes we'll"
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1872-08-14
To Jas. S. Lewis, Esq, Lynn, Mass

SuRINKAGE OF NILLAGEs.-A cor
respondent OF the Washington Star on
the Pacific Railroad says: "Another
thing which strikes mo strangely is
the fact that none or very few of the
villages or settlements which sprung
up around the railway stations short
ly after the road was opened, have in
creased in size, while some of them
have disappeared altogether. 1t is
very likely that most of these had
their origin in the building Of the road
and in the brisk little trade which
accompanied il. 1t was almost GER
tain. therefore, that afler the cause
which brought them into existence
was removed, the progress of most OF
them would cease; but still one would
suppose that few might get a
sufficient start to secure foothold,
and at least maintain their own, Il
they did not 60 forward very rapidly
The reverse seems to be the case
however. Evon Cheyenne, which
three years ago was bustling thriving
place, and which expected to be much
more of city after the completion o
the railway to Denver, has shrivelet
up considerably, and | doubt whether
its population is now more tnan two
thirds what it was then. Tho same
may be said Of Laramie, a most beau
tifully located place, and one which
gave promise Of future size and pros
perity In fact, about the only thinl
that keeps these two most important
points on the road from stagnating OF
drying up entirely, is tho proximity
of Fort Russell TO the former, ant
Fort Sanders TO the lattor, coupled
with the fact that they are each cat
ing stations for trains going boti
East and West" f'f. 1'.l
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1872-08-14

John Randolph met an enemy in
the street, one day, who refused to
give him half The sidewalk, saying
that he never turned out 70, a rascal.
~ do said Randolph, stepping aside
and politely lifting bis hat, "Pass on,
sir"
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1872-08-14

Chicago has beggar woman who
bases her petition for charity upon
the statement that ten of her children
we're burned TO death 10 the great tiro.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1872-08-14
Cards.
GEORGE c.. KIRK,

Justice Of the Pence, Surveyor and Conveyancer,
Luthersburg, Pa.
All business intrusted to him will be promptly
attended to. Persons wishing to employ Sur
veyor will do we'll to give him call, as be hatters
himself that he can render satisfaction. Deeds OF
conveyance, articles Of agreement, and all legal
papers, promptly and neatly executed. "t2Smar5z
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1872-08-14

Hope may bud under clouds, but
blossoms only jp sunshine.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-12-13
Novelties OF the Postal Service

Three important points in the an
nual report Of the Postmaster Gen.
eral viii. attract the attention of the
public now, and call for the action
of Congress hereafter. They are:
1. The recommendation for the
establishment Of a postal telegraph
system, under tho control Of the
Government.
2. The suggestion in favor Of
post Office savings banks.
8. The postal card experiment for
which special appropriation is re-
questcd.
Each of these points involves
several questions relating to Gov
ernment expenditures, the increase
Of offices, the extension Of the ap
pointing power, and the convenience
Of the public.
General Indications have appear
cd from time to time during th'
past three months, to show that |
strong pressure will be! pat upol
Congress- to adopt the postal tels
graph schGme. Iho o61u unaafo
asesra svosae ~! ~! !! = al y 81 4 & =
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-12-13

There is living in Birmingham,
England, n boy with microscopic
sight. When he was quite young
he suffered from diseased eyes,
which were left in this strange con-
dition when they were restored.-
His case is attracting much atten-
ton from scientists, who are almost
baffled by it. He has gift for
skctching quite remarkable, and as
he naturally draws with the minute
ness of one studying the subject
under a microscope, his sketches
are very valuable. He is willing to
examine and depict anything his
friends bring to him, with the
exception Of water; but to look into
It and magnify all it contains, is toe
frightful to MIN, and no inducemen'
can make him study it.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-12-13

Cloud shadows lie
Upon the eoft grass underneath my feet,
Gods great infnity .iE
Wraps me around in blissful rest complete;
Like angels breath ~
feel the air from heaven, which seems 70 nea
No thought of pain or death,
No want or woe can grievc my spirit here.
Gods hand holds mine
lean ON Him in loving faith secure,
And read in every line
OF Natures book, ''His mercies shall endure. :
look above
In thankfulness for all the good I've seen,
And trust the Fathers love
Who led my feet within the pastures green.
The day will end
And light fade slowly till the west is gray,
And lie at last shall send
Cold winds and heavy dews uI on my way.
Can still trust His love
And sca0 until the darkness breaks again?
In darkness look above
As In the sunshine, when feel no pain!
Lord, help thy child
To be as hopeful in the heavy night
When skies are dark and wild,
As in the happy day when all was bright.
Let me hold fast Thy hand
In deaths dark valley as in pastures green,
So at last may stand
In that dear country which my faith has seen.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-12-13

Mdlle Liebhardt, the soprano OF
the Robinstein troupe, travels with
twenty-eight trunks. With the anx-
iety all this luggage must give her,
we wonder she is able to sing even
SO we'll as she does. The New York
Herald tells this story about this
lady: "Hcr twenty-eight trunks,
some of them unstrappcd and bro
ken, were carried to Steinway Hall
Immediately after her arrival in this
city, where Mr.. Grau hired room
in which to put them. While he
was looking after their removal
Liebhardt herself appeared, and
must have thought Grau was exam,
ining their contents, for she struck
a wild ballad attitude and exclaim
ed: sGott in Himmel, was is das?-
You brock inside my Kleiderges
tcll!' sOh,' says Grau, i was look
ing to sec in which one yon had
brought your voice!'" !"
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-12-13
Greslsy's Last Words.
From the Troy On. Y.> Press.

From the Troy On. Y.l Press.
On Christmas night of 1871, the
witer of this article sat beside Hor-
ace Greeley in Stcinway Hall, New
York city, where was being given
Handcl's great oratorio OF "The
Messiah" During the major part
of the performance he sat apparent
ly lost in thought, if not in a doxe,
and seemingly ohlivious to all that
was going on. But when Miss Kel-
logg appeared and sang the great
soprano solo, II know that my Re-
deemer liveth," he raised up, his
face was suffuscd with Joy, his
bright eye dimmed with . tear, and
he listened with that steady and in
tense earnestness so peculiar to him
when interested. When it was fin.
ished, no hands more loudly ap.
plauded than his, no face beamed
forth such great satisfaction, and
he murmured to himself those
grandest Of all the words of the
world, 81 know that my Redeemcr
liveth." Then again came the alb
sent, preoccapied look, nor did il
change until Miss Sterling sang the
contralto recitative, "Then shall
come to pass tha. which is written
death shall be swallowed up in vic
tory" when the same joyous look o.
satisfaction lighted up the face nc
one could look upon and not love.
A few days ago he turned weari
ly on his bed Of pain, and the ole
light came back as he muttered, &c.
know that my Redeemer liveth"-,
few hours more, and "It is done.
Death was swallowed up in victor
the victory Of well spent life
time, fighting for the right owe
wrong; for truth over error; 70
reason over prejudide; for peace an,
Hove over war and hatc-the victo
ry of well-spept life. emitting
/ soul 70 life eternal after death. Thi
| lis his victory, ard be needs no eul<
|Ry " munuraonE xAe heaxerheo
~ naiioa 4 q ~ N : ~ si1
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-12-13

HoLLowAY's PILLS AND ONT
MENr.-Pcrsons leading scdentary
lives will find in Holloway's Pills
the best substitute for exercise
which science can supply, and in
his Ointment.a remedy for all ul-
ccrous diseases. Sold 78 Maiden
Lane, n. Y. Price, 25 cents per
box or pot. Ask for new style; 9he
old is counterfeited. Z
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-12-13

A gushing poet asks in the first
line Of ! recent efEusion, How many
weary, Pilgrim lief" We giyeit MP.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-12-13
SIGN OF
The Big Hat !

AS the sign denotes, it is tru-
ly a Hat Store, both for Ladies
and GeEts. Every person who
visits Independence is familiar
with Turner's Millinery and Fur
nishing Goods Store. Last spring
they added to their stock in the
shape of Gents Hats and Fur
nishing Goods, making it truly
a Hat Store. We say it (and
without boasting), that we have
as large and as fine an assort-
ment as can be found in any
store Of our class of goods west
of Chicago.
To the Ladies (as usuaD, we
solicit a share Of your patronage.
To the Gents-remember it is
truly, surely, and the only Hat
Store in the city. Our Facility
and Experience for purchasing
stock is second to none; expen-
ses small consequently our
prices we guarantee.
Remember the place, The
Sign of the Big Hat.
FOR
.Jo8 PzINITIIa,
/ GO TO THE
A44Y 8 ss6n4A4 ASa444A =
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-12-13
r.. w. HART,

Aw. CONvEYANCING, WAR CLAIM, IN
surance, Tax and Land Agency Office. Office
n Leytze's Block. Independence, Iowa.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-12-13
JAMES M, WEART,

4 TTORNEY AT LAW, Notary Public anf
n Claim Agent. Office in Wilcox's New
Block, up stairs, Independence, Iowa. fly
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-12-13
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A Home Without Children,

Children grown up; nothing on
earth grows SO fast as children. 1t
was but yesterday, and that lad
was playing with tops, buoyant
boy. He is man and gone now,
There is no more childhood for him
or for us. Life has claimed him.
When a beginning is made it is like
raveling stocking, stitch by stitch
gives way till it is all gone. The
house has not a child in it; there is
no more noise in the hall, boys rush.
ing pell-mell; it is very orderly now.
There are no skates, sleds, ball or
string left scattering about. Things
are quiet enough now. There is
no delay for sleepy folks; there is
no longer any task before you lie
down, of looking after anybody, or
tucking up the bedclothes. There
are no disputes to settle, nobody to
get off to school, no complaints,
no opportunities for impossible
things, no rips to mend, no fingers
to tie up, no faces to be washed, OF
collars to be arranged. There was
never such a peace in the house! 1t
would sound like music to have
some feet clatter down the front
stairs! Oh, for some children's
noise! What used to all us, that
we were hushing their loud laugh,
checking their noisy frolic, and re-
proving their slamming and bang
ing the doors? We wish our neigh
bors would only lend us an urchin
or two to make little noise in these
premises. A home without child
rem! 1t is like a lantern and no
candle; a garden and no flowers; q
brook and no water gurgling and
gushing through its channel. We
want to be tried, to be vcxed, to be
run over, to hear children at work
with all its varieties. During the
secular days this is enough marked.
But it is the Sabbath that puts our
homes to proof The intervals of
public worship are spaces of peace.
The family seems made up that day.
The children are at home, and you
can lay your hands upon their heads.
They seem to recognize the greater
and lesser love-to God and to
friends. The house is peaceful,
but not still. There is y low and
melodious thrill Of children in it.
But the Sabbath comes too still now.
Thore Is silence that aches in the
ear. There is too much room at
the table, too much at the hearth.
The bedrooms are world too or
derly. There is too much leisure
and too little noise. Alas! what
mean these things? Is somebody
growing old? Are these signs and
tokens? Is life waning!-H W.
Beecher,
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-12-13

port to a disquisition on this sub.
ject, in the course Of which the
principal arguments advanced by
the most urgent advocates of the
postal telegraph system are sup
ported by references to the present
defects and abuses of the telegraph,
and by data derived from British
ard Swiss returns. The whole ar
gument is cleverly put together,
considering that it is wholly e1
porte. But there is good deal to
be said on the other side, and the
RaDtmaster General must expect to
q untcr opposition to his pet
Scheme, alike from the companies,
whose protests were loudly made
last year, and from the public, who
would be heavily taxed to pay mil
lions Of purchase money, and who
have . right to be heard before
Congress- imposes heavy addition
d burden upon the national treasu-
~. We do not discuss the question
here; it will soon come before Con-
ness in some tangible form, and
AiA4hen be the topic of general de-
bate.
The proposition to establish post
Office savings banks is not so open
to objection as that for creating a
postal telegraph system. The post
Office savings banks in use in Eng
land during the past eleven years
have served their intended purpose
effectively, and have steadily grown
in public favor. Last year the num-
Der of depositors increased 120, 900,
and the amount of deposits *lO,Ooo,-
900 over the returns of 1871, and
the total sum now standing to the
credit Of depositors is about $s4,-
100000.
The postal cards ordered by the
act Of Congress of June last have
not yet been issued for want of an
appropriation. The Postmaster Gen
eral now announces that he is ready
to provide this convenience for the
public whenever the requisite
amount Of funds IS placed at his
disposal.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-12-13

Titles Of Lands and village Lots in Bu.
chanan County, Iowa,
Are prepared to give prompt and reliable infor-
nation relating to the title of any real property in
the County.
The Abstract consists of set of books which
show the Original Entry of each separate tract of
land, and every subsequent conveyance of the
same, the kind Of Deed whether full Warranty,
Special Warranty or Quit Claim, with any and ali
imperfections in description, form or acknowledge
ment carefully noted; also all membranes, in
Guiding Mortgages, Bonds. Trust Deeds, Life
Leases, Tax Titles and Tax Sales, and Judgment
Liens. 1t is surely wisdom the part of the pnr-
chaser to know what the title Of his land is before
he purchases and thus avoid any trouble in the
future.
Several thousand acres Of wild land and several
Valuable Improved Farms For Sale,
in different parts of the County. Also number
of Lots and Dwellings in the City of Independence.
W. G. & j. b. DONNAN.
Pensions, and all kinds of War Claims collected
nrOmptlv. n1tf
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-12-13
u. HOLDRTDGE.

A TroRNEY AT LAW and General Land Agent
n Independence, Iowa. Office in Wilcox Blk
Particular attention given to Collections, and Re
nittanccs promptly made.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-12-13
j. WOODWARD,

A TTORNEY AT LAW and Real Estate Agent
N Office over King & kenyon's Hardware
store, Main Street, Inde )endence, Iowa. 33tf
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-12-13

r ICENSED AUCTTONEER, Independence, 10
IL wa. Will sell Real Estate and Personal Prop
,rty Of every description. Satisfaction Guaran
eed
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-12-13

Or. A. HUBBLE,
HOMEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN & SURGEON
Ill Independence, Iowa. First door east of JAS
Jamson's Office Soft
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-12-13
r NJ HINT.

4 TTORNEY AT LAW, Notary Public and Lane
IL Agent Office in c.. W. Taylors new build
ing, opposite the Post Office, Independence
Iowa,
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-12-13
~. G. 81. b, DONNAN,

4 TTORNEYS AT LAW. Independence, Iowa
n Office in Munson's Block, Main st. 2-tf
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-12-13
Dr. A. HOBBIE.

DR.. H. H. HUNT,
nFFICE and Residence Corner of Court and
" Blank Sts., north of Catholic Church. 41-tf
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-12-13
Business Cards
d. S. LEE,
JUSTIN E. COOK.
LAKE & HARMON,

A TTORNEY AT LAW, Jesup. Iowa.
n 29-6m
, 1872-10-17
Joaquin nIiller's Drive.


lc.auiu Miller, the poet Of the 6ierras, is
stopping al the Actor House. On Thursday. he
and Colonel Tenne G. Clafin, Mrs. Victoria
Woodruff and Colonel James Thomas we're drlv-
On in stylish four-in-hand to Central Rark
The poet Was elegantly attired in plain suit OF
black, and wore costly Panama hat, his long,
tisht-colored hair hanging down on his shoulders
He carried = delicate cane, and ever and anon
stopped over in u thoughtful mood, and rested bis
chin on his clasped hands,. Colonel Claf1ln, who
wore q handsomely y-srimmed dark alpaca dress,
q lilac necktie, and an English riding hat, sat
bolt upright in her seat beside the poet, and
full eyes heaming full upon him. Mrs. Wood
hull. who was dressed in somewhat the same
style as her sister, the Colonel, sat beside Colo
uel Thomas, With whom she kept up very
Lively conversation.
As the turnout sped over the splendid drives,
tho morning visitors to the Park fastened to
catch glimpse OF it. Joaquin seemed annoyed,
and he blushed to the roots Of the hair. He
frequently turned to the fair Colonel by hls
aide. and said he failed to understand the rabld
curiosity of New Workers. AS they passed the
statuary the blue eyes OF the poet lighted up
with peculiar lustre, his poetic fever returned,
and he spoke in rapturous tones OF the poets OF
old. Mrs Woodruff was inclined to talk poll!
o1ed regiment eeemed spell bound with the
poets talk.
At last they reached Stetson's. and partook o.
breakfast Many fiocked to the dining room t.
see the yellow-haired poet whose married h1f
has been discussed over the entire globe, ane
The woman brokers OF Wall street. After finish
ing their repast and spending some time in con
yersation, the party returned to their coach
and vera driven through the Park to the tntl
, 1872-10-17

A Londou correspondent OF the. Boston Glooe
has the following:
II took the opportunity, q few days since, Of
going down to South kensington to have look
at the ieWelrY at the international Exhibition.
The room contain q great deal which is valuable
and beautiful, and a great deal which ls curious
and interesting, but had no opportunity OF
going through the place thoroughly, and 40 can
give but very imperfect ldea OF the "ealtn OF
gems accumulated in the building. saw Some
Of the famous Cape diamonds. They ~era large,
and OF q Light straw colo1-vastly inferior, 70 my
mind, both in iustre and appearance, 70 tae
Brazilian and Oriental gems. -Ihe noss naSVet-
lous feature Of this exhibition, which certainly
eyery lady who cares about jewe1ry should have
III opportunity Of seeing, was the matchieas col"
lection of gems belonging to the Duke OF Devon"
shire. Setting aside the setting, which for mas- .
si7e richness and beauty, could l,usc scarcely
tbe m most ] beautifully engraved stones in the
world, actually dating from the times ct Roman
E1nperore and Ssssanian Kings. Besldes thus
saw several specimens Of emerald in Its matIl1s
in Professor Tenants fine COLLECTION, ana q
model Of the Mogul Emperor diamond, weighing
270 carats, The Princess OF Wales has sent hun
dredB OF thousands OF pounds worth OF ]eWels,
wedding presents, the most notable IN the conec'
tion being pair Of bangles, a necklace o. row
Of pearls and eneralds, With, for q G1antte;
manic pattern; 8 Highland brooch presented BY
the Queens Edinburgh volunteers; the King OF
oKbenrnark's necklace in the Byzantine style, Of
df&monds and great drop pearls, and . Dagmst
CROSS beautifully enamelled in blended colors
the Rajah OF Jheends necklace II Lasqua
diamonds t; the Rajah Of Kurpoortul1a's present
Of emeralds, rubies, and pearls, brown with age :;
the Marajah Dhuleep singh's bouquet holder :;
the South Wales badge, . riband and We1ah
dragon in enamel, which, as We are told, " "as
borne by Cadwaladyr, the last native King elect
ed to rule over the tribes Of Britain, from whom
the Prince OF Wales islineally descended"