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Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-08-09

At distance of less than three
days voyage from Valparaiso, in
Chill, and nearly in the same lati-
tude with this important port, on
the western coast Of South America
is the island Of Juan Fernandez,
where once upon time Alexander
Selkirk, during a solitary banish-
ment of four years, gathered the
material for De Foes "Robinson
Crusoe." This island, little thought
of by the inhabitants of the Chilean
coast, has lately become of some in
terest by the fact that in December,
1869, it was ceded to a society of
Germans under the guidance of
Robert Wehrhan, an engineer from
Saxony, for the purpose of coloni-
zation. The entire preneur Of the
expedition, Robert Wehrhan, left
Germany eleven years since, passed
several years in England, served as
Major through the war between the
American States, and was subse-
quently engaged as an engineer
with the Ceropasco railroad in South
America. He and his society,
about sixty or seventy individuals,
have taken possession of the island,
which is described as being a most
fertile and lovely spot. They found
there countless herds of goats, some
thirty half wild horses, and sixty
donkeys, the latter animals proving
to be exceedingly shy. They
brought with them COWS and other
cattle, swine, numerous fowls, and
all the various kinds Of agricultural
implements, with boats and fishing
apparatus, to engage in different
pursuits and occupations. The
grotto, made famous as Robinson's
abode, situated in a spacious valley,
covered with large fields of wild
turnips-a desirable food for swine
has been assigned to the hopeful
young Chilian gentlemen, to whom
the charge of the porcine part of
the society's stock has been intrust-
ed, and he and his proteges are do
ing very we'll in their new quarters.
Juan Fernandez is one Of the sta
tions where whaling vessels take
water and food.-Japan Herald.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-08-09

The time very likely will come
when sunshine or sunlight will be
so utilized as to be the entire relnc-
dy used for very many Diseases
That it is a wonderful vitalizer
none can doubt who knows anything
about it. But how many houses
are constructed with a view to get
ting all tho sunshine possible, es.
peoially when so much is needed in
winter and springg The living or
sitting room, at these seasons Of the
year at least, should have full
southern exposure, with large win
dows to let in the sunshine Sleep
ing rooms, wardrobcs, closets and
passage ways should receive the
t
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-08-09

cleansing, vivifying influence Of the
sun. Sickly persons should court
the sunshine as much as possible
sit in it, lie in it, luxuriatc in it.
1t doesn't cost anything, only ap-
probation. A room warmed Meth.
er by sun nor by fire is unhealthy,
and not fit for human habitation.-
1t is poor theory that sends men,
women or children off into cold
room to sleep on health principles,
when warmth has been excluded
for day or week, or, perhaps,
months. The change In the temper.
aturc Of room having both fire
and sunshine, after the sun goes
down, is exceedingly marked. A
perceptible chill is felt.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-08-09

Near the camp of the old Pennsyl-
vania Bucktail regiment,in Virginia
early in the war, lived an old, aris-
tocratic, exclusive and pompous
Virginian, in true baronial style.
The Bucktails were not the most
tractable soldiers. They came from
the Wilderness of Pennsylvania
Mexican, Potter, Forest, and Tioga
counties-and they obtained their
name, which clung to them during
the entire war, through a fancy of
Colonel Kane, brother of the Arctic
explorer, who became their COM
mander. He recruited the regi-
ment in the early days of 1861 (be-
ginning on the day Of the arrival of
the news of the fall Of Sumter) from
the backwoodsmen, who were
famous marksmen. They were all
deer hunters, and each man was
furnished with the tail of buck by
Colonel Kane, and when they mar
ched from Camp Curtin with the
bncktails in their caps it was
novel sight. Colonel Chas. J. Bid
die, Of Philadelphia, was made the
Colonel, and Colonel Kane the Lieu
tenant Colonel of the regiment
both men noted for their short, at
tcnuated forms. Neither was
scarcely more than five feet high,
and their combined weight was less
than two hundred and twenty
pounds.
1t may readily be guessed that
these soldiers had little respect for
Virginia aristocracy, and the tent
poles had hardly got settled in the
ground before noted rider, named
well, Smith-shouldered his deer
killer and started out on little
expedition. He was sergeant, of
immense size, and went by the name
of "The Big Sergeant" He made
a straight march for the old Vir-
ginian's manor. Now, the old gen
tlaman had many pets about the
grounds, and among them tame
crow which he valued very highly.
He also had tame rabbits, doves,
etc. The sergeant climbed the
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-08-09

HoLLowAY's OINrAENg.-Before
using this balsamic remedy open
the pores by warm lamentations.
Then rub in the salve, and where
ever the sore, swelling, wound,
bruise, or eruption may be located,
it will speedily disappear. Sold 70
Maiden Lane, N. Y. Price, 25 cents
per pot. Ask for new style; the
old Is counterfeited. II.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-08-09

The ill.,.
gentlemen OF the pres..
children. The poor things
to blame for crying for the moon,
when they are brought up to do SO.
Take of their kid gloves and velvet
dresses, and give them shingles
and mud-puddles, and you will soon
see real children, who will pout no
longer for "new toy" If you will
put nature into hot bed to force its
growth, don't at least 60 whining
round the world about the conse-
quences, and placing the blame
everywhere but where it belongs.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-08-09

ism and in private life, he paid
tribute. But the very effort they
made, while striving for the same
end as the democratic party, to
keep out of it's organization and en-
brace, is a confession that actual
touch is contamination. But the
effort is vain. "How can two walk
together except they be agreed?''-
1t is in morals as in physics, two
bodies, except they draw against
each other, draw together, and cv-
cry hour approach each other, till
they inevitably become one as there
is law which governs action
Equally certain is it that the strong
est determines the point Of the union
and the direction Of the resultant
force. History and reason alike
teach this. Two bodies with one
head is more of q monstrosity than
one body with two heads, and
neither ever did live longer than to
draw a wondering, gaping crowd
after it.
The organizations represented by
Mr.. Greeley are therefore substan-
TALLY the democratic party, and can
only support their claims to the
public confidence by the title which
that party shall be able to pre-
sent. 1t is a very singular feature
Of this claim that it is built entirely
upon professions. Nothing in the
past record of the party is brought
forth to sustain it, Whatever is
good in the Cincinnati platform up
on which it stands has been bor-
rowed from the republican creed,
and is in direct conflict with the
past record of the party now for the
first time embracing it. Turning
its back upon the work of it's life
and taking q new departure for the
sake of success, it can give no other
security for the fulfilbment of its
promises than its own naked word,
uttered in the same breath that con.
fesses the falsity Of its past life.-
This Of itself should bar it's claim
Works meet for repentance can only
inspire confidence. But as the
democratic party, stronger than the
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-08-09
II 0DN AE~ .
PATENT SPRING BED.

The best bed In the world. 1t Is cool, easy,
free from noise, strong and durable You who
spend one third of your time in bee, provide your
seiye- with comfort, it can be had for 80 little
money. Not only ease and comfort, but health
fulness is promoted.
II r. q NJ z
It will cost you nothing unless it pleascs you
FOrsale by j. n, BUSHWELL,
Agent for Manufacturers and dealer In Furnt-
ture, General Undertaking, &C., independence,
Iowa. q. 5a-lm
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-08-09

Baron Rothschild has lately pur-
chased splendid estate in England,
comprising 1000 acres, with deer
parks and noble mansion, which,
up to the time Of Charles II, was
royal property. He paid 81 900, 900.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-08-09

0COHC
his gun
The first
the tame
flew neal
limb and
sergeant
and bang
came fut,
soldier re
against tn
his game.
Instant
from the +
excitement,
when he S:
been klIlCC
He rushed
and, swIc,
fnaave given
Yankee arr
| blow the 81
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-08-09
SPEECH OF
Hon. II. L. Dawes,
OF MASSACHUSETTS,
1T .N,ear Huce2a. .1esIu 18th. ,1I
Mr.. Greeley not to be Trusted in the
Arms Of tho Democracy.

Mr.. Greeley not to be Trusted in the
Arms Of the Democracy.
Mr. Dawes said that he had not
come there to utter single word in
defense Of the personal character OF
Gen. Grant or in disparagcment OF
that of Mr.. Greeley. The one had
too recently filled the hearts Of his
own countrymcn with gratitude and
the eyes of mankind with admira-
tion for his great military service
in the salvation of the nation, to
need it, and the other had too long
toiled before the world in building
up a name as chief in one of the no.
.blest and most influential of pro-
fessions in civil life to permit it.
Each, chief in his own sphere, com
manded therein the respect Of man.
kind, before which personal de-
traction should be dumb. But they
stand before the public, to-day, in
no personal character, but as repre-
sentative men; each of whom is
the exponent and instrument
through which great political or
ganization is seeking to win the
public confidence and through it
take possession of the government
Of the United States. Everything
personal, therefore, sinks out of
sight in the great considerations
which press upon the mind of him
who seeks the path of duty amid the
contrasts with which he is confront
ed by these two opposing organi-
cations.
Assuming that these two men are
honest and true men. they can be
nothing in power other than what
the organizations behind them shall
make them. They can do nothing
to which they are not pushed by
the force through which they live
and move, and can accomplish moth
ing not undertaken by and for it.
TO step outside the groove it cuts
is to fall, to turn upon it is to be
crushed by it. TO the claims OF
these two organizations, represented
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-08-09

to-day by Gen. Grant on
side and Horace Greeley OF
er, the speaker invoked the
judgment of those prese
spoke Of two organizations
tor he discarded the pretc
this is a triangular contest
ever may be the forms mer
to maintain, and whatever
the motive which prom
there can be in the nature
but substantially two opp
CARNATIONS. He said tn
more crcditable to the hes
the head Of the gentlemen
sociate themselves togct
the name and separate or
of liberal republicans ant
themselves to the democl
in the coming campaign
honesty of these men he
no doubt. To their abb
lie stations, in the field
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-08-09
New Children, not Nov Toys.'

A lady writes thus: Not long
article, in
hat some
ted for
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-08-09
D1NED ON CROW.
A Federal Sergeant and an Old Vir.
ginian Treat Each Other to the
Democratic Luxury--GoodE Enough
to be True.
CHAPTERI.

Washington Correspondence Cincinnati Com
mnrcial
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-08-09

d expect any suc.-
e. committee, or
of the House. I
ed that their re-
, csoJ WI.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-08-09
C, NJ. DURHAM. t.,a
DEALER IN
Bituninous and Anthracite Coal
From iowa. Illinois and Pennsylvania Mines
Office at Railroad Depot. 3!-lY

T.. DICKINSON T. HUTCHINSON.
FREMONT HOUSE,
:, l.. DICKINSON Il son, PrOprictors,
DUBUQUE, IOWA.
Location central. near the Post Office. General
lye Office Cor. Sth and Iowa SITS.
Feb. s. 1859. 5!-H
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-08-09
Handsomely Beaten-A Story Of John
Minor Bolts.

The security OF the "viva voce"
ballot was well illustrated by a con-
tested case in the Virginia house of
delegates about the year 1885,
John Minor Bolts was the leading
politician of the State at that time.
Fearless, able and outspoken, he
was the special and particular loath-
ing of Democrats, and the chief love
Of tie Wings. He "carried Henri
CO county in his own pocket" which
was common Southern practice
But over confidence made him care
less. He failed to do the required
amount of "stumping" during the
canvass, and there was general
surprise and variety of political
emotions when one Whiting,
Democrat, secured the official GER
tificate which left Bolts out in the
cold. There was nothing left to
the defeated giant but the unprom-
Using task of contesting for the seat
before Democratic house. And
here the security of the viva voce
ballot is seen. The lists are all
there-and could be "purged" as
the phrase goes. The purging
showed that there was cheating
done on both sides; but Writings
~~'- darkest. TO avoid
elected, the Demo-
,e on elections
io's idea of
n as a
ing.
Eve
me-
-S>
tn
conn
leir
me tn
-. )ws democ
d expect any sue.
e committee, or
of the House. I
ed that their re-
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1872-01-02
POTOSI MARKET.
coRnEoTED EvEar TUESDAY MORNING ~ nrMEa LKwIs.
M a X II lie d.:


In Patch Grove, Dec. 2Sth, 1871, BY Rev.
n. 5. Austin, Mr.. Henry C. Rogers, of Rock
Island, ILL.,, and Miss Mary |. Sala, of Patch
Grove.
In Mineral Point, December 25th, 1871, by
Rev. Isaac +. Springer, Mr.. Thomas Henry
White and Miss Mary Jane Wallace, both of
Mineral Point.
In Beetown, December 2Sh, 1871, by Rev.
n. S. Austin, Mr.. L. w. yanyickle, OF Ian.
caster, and Miss Olive Whiteside, of Cassyille
In Platteville, Dec. 25th, 1871, by Rev. ].
Knibbs, Mr.. Henry II. Kaump, OF Iowa, and
Miss Mary Z. Cheever.
In Lancaster, Dec. 25th, 1871, by Rev. A.
d. Dexter, Mr.. Thos. Mcdonald and Miss
Martha Ellis, both of Lancaster
In Lancaster, Dec. goth, 1871, by Rev. A.
d Dexter, Mr.. Thos. Beetham, Of Fennimore
In Beetown, Dec. 18th, 1871, by d. B.
Arthur, Esq, Mr.. John Hardy and Miss Jane
+. Hoskens, both of Beetown.
In PIatteville, Dec 10th, 1877 I, by Rev. J,
Knibbs, MIR. John Stout and Miss Allie A.
Swires.
In Dubuque, Iowa, Dec. 81, 1871, by Rev
II. Seymour, Eugene T. Messmore, of Bloom.
ington, Wis, and Miss Joanna Turner, Of
Dubuque.
In Jamestown, Dec. 25lh, 1871, by Rev,
William Cook, Mr.. James Ward and Miss
Nellie Upper.
In Fennimore, Dec. 10, 1871, by Rev.
Thomas Manuel, Mr.. Herbert w. Bower and
Miss Emma McDermott.
In Georgetown, Dec. 81, 1871, by Rev. j.
Hightshoe, Mr. Jacob B Grouse, of Smelser,
and Mrs. Ann Lum, of Paris.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1872-01-02
CARD NO. 2.

10 my customers
All accounts on my books are due. can
not 20 and see every man personally. This
is my LAST invitation TO pay. You, you and
you'll mean every man, without exception.
l must have money I have TO WORK TO &C
coMMopATE those who want work done and
have not the money TO pay as they go; but
want time for my pay, and that time is now
am grateful tor your patronage, your good
will, but cannot loan you money in iron,
wood and labor at the present RurNoUsLY
low prices of work, without immediate,
prompt or regular pay time. To say you
hay'nt got the money is NO EXCUSE you must
get it, You can borrow 81 or S25 TO pay
me easier than ] can 20 TO Ryland & Hol-
loway's ana hire $500 or 81 600 at 70 per
cent, and that in advance. We will con-
tlnue 10 be friends If voc DO THIS, but our
friendship must cease if you compel. me to
the last resort. have sacrificed $1,000 and
much credit for my customers during the
present year. shall be at my Office every
day until after the lst of January.
D. II. BUDD.
December 10, 1871. setf
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1872-01-02
The Western Farmer.

=" The Western Farmer is an eight
page 40 column weekly paper, for
the Western Farmers and their fam
ilies-especially adapted to Wiscon~
sin and the Northwest
1t gives practical and useful arti-
cles, rather than fine writing. 1t is
of special value TO every western
farmer, stock raiser, dairyman, fruit
grower 1t has departments of spe-
cial interest for farmers wives and
children. Special attention is given
TO Agricultural News, to Market Re-
ports, Crop Prospects, and to all that
will enable its readers to decide when
TO sell their farm products.
Itgives carefully prepared Gener.
al News Summaries, and much Interr
esting Reading for the Family
1t has d large number Of correspon-
dents-practical men and women.
Through its columns, questions as to
diseases Of animals, varieties of grains
or fruits, on any agricultural subject
are answered, by the editors or cor
respondents, without charge. Please
remember that the Western Fdi mer
is not monthly, but comes 50 times
year: that it is published in the
Northwest especially for the Farmers
and families of the Northwest.
TERMS. 50. 90 q year in advance
81 90 for six months; 80 cents for
three months !. One month trial trip
10 cents. Specimen copies free,
All new subscribers for 1872 receive
numbers 10 close of 1871 without
charge,
Good pay is given to Agents. Fol-
q club of four subscribers copy fol
one year il sent free.
Addres Morrow & Bro, Publishers
Madison, Mis-.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1872-01-02

GRANT COUNTY AGRICULTURAL So
oIETY.-The annual meeting OF the
Grant Co. Agricultural society will
be held at Lancaster, Tuesday, Jan.
8, ~. At this meeting arrangements
will DO made for the next Fair OF the
Society rules, regulations, and pre-
MUM lists revised; superintendent
and Judges appointed, and other i'm
portant business transacted, 1t is ex-
pected and desired that the meeting
be we'll attended All wishing to
promote the interest of the Society
are invited to be present, and there
offer such suggestions as they may
deem proper.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1872-01-02
BAXTER & KINNEY,
LANCASTER, WI

To the People Before you
buy your supplies, go to Baxter &
Kinney's and see their Big Stock Of
New Winter Goods, bought last
week in Chicago for cash. a full
line Of beautiful Dress Goods, La
dies and Gents Fine Buck anG Kid
Mittens and Gloves; Hoods, Nj
bias, Scarfs and ShaWls in all the
latest styles and designs. Men and
Boys Overcoats and Caps, new
and cheap: Boots, Shoes and Rub-
bers also lined over shoes and boots
"A very desirable article. Ladies
and Gents Observation-Disclosures
and cheap. Cloths, Flannels, Linseys,
Germantown and Fancy Wool and
Yarns at very low prices. A large
stock of Christmas and New
Years Goods suitable for presents
for old and young. Come and see,
26tf BANTER K KINNEY.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1872-01-02

NoTIcE.-The friends at Mt. Zion, six
miles north of Lancaster, intend, all being
well, to hold Festival on Friday, January
9th, 1872, the proceeds of which are to be
gwen to Rev. J. Hewitt for his services as
a minister OF the gospel. Rev. J Breeze, f..
Emery, aud others are expected TO address
;he meeting. Doors open at 10 O'Clock A. NJ.
soto BY order of COMMITTEE.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1872-01-02
Estate of Ross.

%TATE OF WISCONSIN,, i In Probate. Grant Coun-
~ "Iaht county, u court.
deceased.
On reading and filing the petition fGoorge Howe.
administrator of the estate ct VII Jam y. Ross
deceased, representing among other things that
he has fully administered said estate AMI praying
that time and place be fixed for examining and al
lowing his account Of his administration,
1t IL ordered, that said account be examined
by the Judge of this Court Monday, the sth day
OF JANUARY 1872 next ensuing, at the Probate Office
in Lancaster. in said cCzaty.
And IL is further ordered that notice thereof be Civ
en- to al persons interested By publishing copy Of
nus order for three successive weeks prior said
OF nearing, IN the Grant County Herald, weekly
newspaper printed and published at Lancaster in said
county.
BY the Court, WM McGONTGAL, Ca. Judge.
bateu ~ Lancaster, Dec. llth, 1871. 2SW3
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1872-01-02
ANNUAL MEETING

To nc SOeSholders in NE Lancaster Hoolen MI o..
NoTIcE is hereby given that the Stockhod-
ers OF the Lancaster Wooden Mill Company
will hold their regular annual meeting for the
election Of officers Of said company, at the
office OF Barber & Clementson, al Lancaster,
on Monday, the Sth day Of January, 1912, at
one o'clock, p. NJ.
BY order of the President
t. A. BURR, Sec'y.
Lancaster, Dec. 10, 1871. 29w3
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1872-01-02

Two WEEKS LoNGER.-ln order 20
rive every Herald reader fair show,
and to accommodate those who have
not yet been able to "come around, "
the time for receiving subscription
money in advance and giving away
the peoples JoUrna" has been eX>
tended two weeks. Hundreds have
already awaited themselves of this Of
fer. and the prospect is that hundreds
more will do the same during the
fortnight of grace hereby deereed
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1872-01-02

REMovED.--Mr. John M. Rountree
has removed his law office to Chicago,
where he formerly enjoyed a large
practice in the law. His Office will
be found on tho corner of LaSalle and
Monroe streets, in Nixon's new build
inc
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1872-01-02

special -Drs. Newell Il Averill
WILDE in their Mineral Point office
from the LIST to the fifteenth of each
month. and in their Lancaster office
from the fifteenth TO the last of each
month. This is their permanent ar
rangement for this winter, unless
otherwise noticed in this paper.
Patients residing at distance from
either Office will please inform by
letter q few days in advance. WI.