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Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-08-16
Why Kerosene Lamps Explode.

From the American Rural Home.
Kerosene is not explosive. A
lighted taper may be thrust into it,
or flame applied in any way, and
it does not explode. On the con
trary, in extinguishes flame, if
experimental with at the usual tenn
perature of our rooms. Kerosene
accidents occur from two causes;
first, imperfect manufacture of the
article;' second, authorizations. An
imperiectly manufactured oil is that
which results when the distillation
has been carried on at too low a
temperature, and part of the
naptha remains in it. Authorizations
are largely made by unprincipled
dealers, who add twenty or thirty
per cent of naptha after it leaves
the manufacturers hands. The
light napthas which have been
spoken of are known in commerce
under the names of benzinc, ben
zoline, gasoleinc, ETC., are very
volatile inflammable and danger
Gus. They, however, in them
selves, arc not explosive; neither
are they, when placed in lamps,
capable of furnishing any gas which
is explosive.
Accidents Of this nature are due
entirely to the facility with which
vapor is produced from them at low
temperatures. But the vapor by
itself is inexplosive; to render it
so, it must be mixed with air. A
lamp may be filed with bad kero-
sene, or with the vapor even, and
in no possible way can it detonatc,
or explode, unless atmospheric air
has somehow got mixed with the
vapor. A lamp, therefore, full or
nearly full of the liquid is safe, and
also one full of pure, warm vapor
is safe. Explosions generally occur
when the lamp is first lighted with
out being filled, and also late in the
evening, when the fluid is nearly
exhausted.
The reason of this will readily be
seen. In using imperfect or una
dulterated kerosene, the space above
the line of oil is always filled with
vapor; and so long as it is warm
and rising freely, no air can reach
it, and it is safe. AT bedtime,
when the family retire, the light is
extinguished; the lamp cools, por-
ton Of the vapor is condensed; this
creates partial vacuum in the
space, which is instantly filled with
air. The mixture is now more or
less explosive; and when upon the
next evening, the lamp is lighted
without replenishing with oil, is
nearly consumed, and the space
above filled with vapor, the lamp
cannot explode SO long as it remains
at rest upon the table. But take it
in hand. agitate it, carry it into a
cool room, the vapor is cooled, air
passes in, and mixture becomes ex-
plosive.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-08-16
The voice of Fred. Douglass, has

1HE voice OF FREQ. douglass, mas
no uncertain ring in the present
canvass. Some Of the Greeley or
gans having attempted to ridicule
him for supporting Grant, he makes
the following response in his paper,
the National Era:
"Frederick Douglass is not
ashamed of his doubt of Horace
Greeley, nor Of his faith in U. S.
Grant. The head Of a man on the
body of a snake is puzzling mon
strosity. Greeley at the head Of
the Democratic party is a fact so
strange and stunning as to explain
hesitation and raise doubt. 1t
matters little how the two came
into their present anomalous rela-
ton. The fact before us is that
Greeley is the head and the Demo-
cratic party is the body Of the OPP
position to the reelection Of U. S.
Grant. 1t is all nonsense and self
deception to assume that if elected
by this Democratic nomination and
by Democratic votes, Mr.. Greeley
will be anything else than a Demo
cratic President. The Democratic
party has taken Republican leader
not because it loves him but because
it hopes to win Office and power
under his lead. That party would
have secuted Greeley if it could
have won under a Democratic
leader. The members of the party
have not changed their principles
but their mode of supporting them.
The cold platitudcs" of truth are
much to be preferred to the plati.
tudes Of falsehood and self stulti.
tication, by which friend Of the
negro would beguile him into the
old Democratic party. 1t is better
to cling to an old truth than to a
new lie."
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-08-16
State News.

The track of the st. Paul & Sioux
City Railroad is laid to within twenty
one miles Of LeMars, its junction with
the Illinois Central Iron is being laid
at the rate of mile day
The reunion Of the 2lst Iowa Infant
ry takes place at Dubuque Sept. 10th, the
10th anniversary Of its organization. Col.
Merrill and all the company commanders
are expected to be present.
The -colored Republicans of Des
Moines have organized Tanners Club
with 100 members. How implicitly the
colored voters follow the Senatorial
Moses!
DR.. B. F. Marshall. of Liscomb, hay.
ing unexpectedly fallen into a large for
tune, attests his zeal in the cause of edu-
cation by u generous and timely gift Of
$4,000 to the Upper Iowa University at
Faye:te, for the endowment of profess
orship in his name.
The Cedar Rapids Times is soon to
be geographically improved and issued
daily.
"A, commercial traveller writing to
the Dubuque Times arrives at the con-
clusiOn, from personal observation, that
Iowa is good State for three things
wheat, prairie chickens and Grant men,"
The State Reform School has been
located at Eldora, the citizens of that
plac offering the best inducements.
The rate of State taxes has been fix
ed by the State Board of Equalization at
216 mills on the dollar of valuation.
A mare of thoroughbred stock be-
longing to President Grant, which was
stolen from his farm in 1868, has been
heard from at Iowa City, and measures
will be taken to restore her to her proper
owner.
The Davenport Gazette gives the
particulars of the terrible death of VIM.
Sproul, at Durant, who was drawn into
the cylinder of threshing machine in
full motion and in an instant torn into
shreds
The Census Board has fixed the total
valuation Of railroad property in this
State-for purposes Of taxatlon-at $751;
350,6G1. AS there are three thousand
miles Of road, these figures make the val
ue little more than six thousand dol.
lars per mile. aH
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-08-16

In the Tribune of Nov. 9th, 1865,
Mr.. Greeley made the following al
fusion to Hoffman, at that time the
Democratic candidate for Mayor of
New York:
"Recordcr Hoffman has good
reputation, which we would not
tarnish, bat when we see that VII
liam NJ. 7icee0 is Chairman Of the
Committee which is managing his
canvass, we don't want him elected
Mayor. We hear whispers that he
will turn against and rout out Cor
nell, Tweed & Co., it.achosen, and
possibly he thinks he may; but,
should he be successful, he will find
it impossible to fulfill his yirtuous
resolve. The Ring nominated him;
'The Ring will elect him, should
he be elected, and 'Thc Ring will
be his master in spite of hiulselt.-
The law ofpolitical affinity is irrc,
sistible." avail g2I ~, aF3i
The most obtusp reader will not
fail to note the identity OF Mr.. Gree.
ley's position to-day with that Of
Hoffman, thus tersely described
The, law of political affinity is as
Irresistible" now, as then, and Hor-
ace Greeley, nominated and elected
by the Democratic party, in which
Tammany is yet ruling element,
will, Gin spite Of hilnself,' be as cf-
fectually mastered by it and brought
to do its bidding as was Hoffman
that of the Tammany ring. The re-
suit cannot be otherwise. If elect
ed, Mr.. Greeley will owe everything
to the Democracy, and, even if he
ignore gratitude, or is not already
committed to the carrying out of
Democratic principles and policy,
will be compelled by the necessity
for such backing rs will give to his
administration show OF effective
ness and success, to shape it by
Democratic dictation. That this
concession will not be painful to Mr..
Greeley, IS shown by the facility
with which, to secure his nolmina-
ton, he has already consented to ig-
more and subordinate issues and
convictions which have come to be
regarded as part Of himself. -
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-08-16


THE Eldora Ledger reports the
return to the Republican ranks of
two well-known citizens Of Eldora,
C. Burling and Robert Miller, who
in the first sweep Of the Greeley
movement were landed into the
arms Of the Democracy. Soon be-
coming disguised with their new
associates, they have retraced their
steps and now heartily renew their
allegiance to the Republican party
and support its candidates. Thisi is
not solitary instance. Honest
men all over the country, who Ill
the first flood Of forced enthusiasm
and blnster which characterized the
opening of the Greeley campaign
were temporarily taken off their
feet, now discover, when sober rea
son and argument have had their
influence, that the specious reforms
SO ostentatiously promised by the
Cincinnati Convention are delusive,
because dependent for their fulfill
ment upon the party which has al
ways set its face against reform of
every kind. They are accordingly
returning to their allegiance to the
party which, while it has not been
perfect, has shown in a remarkable
degree its ability and disposition to
conduct the affairs Of the nation
with regard to the principles of JUS
tice, humanity and equity. We
have said that the above is not q
solitary instance. Our letter from
Jesup, on the local page, tells the
same story Of men who have hereto
fore been counted friends of the
Greeley Democracy, coming out
and declaring with renewed faith
and confidence for the Republican
party and it's tried candidates,
Grant and Wilson. The evidences
are accumulating that the Greeley
tide has already reached its flood
and that the ebb, if slow and silent,
will nevertheless be as sure and in
exorable as fate.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-08-16

The name of Christian Wullweb-
or, Esq, of this city, is being men,
toned prominently, in various quar-
tiers, for the position of Presidential
Elector on the Republican ticket
We give to this suggestion not only
hearty wclcome, but warm endorse
ment. Mr.. Wuliwebcr is one of
the most honorcd of our German
citizens. He is n lawyer of ability,
a man of u high degree Of literary
culture, atine speaker, high toned
gentlcman,an old, tried and true Re-
publican, who has most unselfishly
|.labOred at all times for the triumph
of Republican principles. Fluent
in the English as he is in the Ger
man tongue, he would be found a
powerful advocate Of the Republi-
can cause before the people. Aside
from any question of policy in Sc
Letting German Republican for
one Of the Electoral positions, we
assure our friends throughout the
State that the high character and
excellent abilities of Mr.. Wullweber
make him in every way worthy of
this proposed position. We sim
cercly trust the Convention may see
its way clear to give him the nomi-
nation.-DwbuQue Times.
1t gives lis real pleasure to en-
dorse the above suggestion. 1t is
timely and appropriate, not only as
a recognition Of the claims Of the
large and intelligent German ele-
ment Of the Republican party of
Iowa, but also because of the high
character and ability of Mr.. Wull-
weber himself. We do not think it
can be bettercd.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-08-16

THE. Dubuque Times intimates
that if the Democracy consent to
take back seats in this Compression
al District and accept the candida
CIV Of Shubael P. Adams or Tom Up
degraff, there may be concert OF
action between them and the Liber-
al Democrats. But if Griffith, or
Stoncman, or Ainsworth, or any
other Democrat Of the old-iashioned
nattern is nominated, the prospect
for harmony is not so lovely.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-08-16
A common support of the Nigga

A common support ofthc niagara
Peace negotiator has so far modi-
fed the animosity existing between
the Dubuque telegraph and Herold
that the former has ceased, for the
time being, to allude to the Uerol0
as the 'tail of our kite" and the
Herald has, one or two occasions
lately, condescended to mention the
Telegraph by its proper name. But
the sold antagonists" are sleeping
on their arms, and in November
will probably find mitigation for the
chagrin Of a common defeat in re-
sort to the old warfare, varied by
an occasional kick at Greeley.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-08-16

TnEnE is one way in which the
Greeley Republicans are already
performing their promises of re-
form. They are accomplishing the
notification Of the Republican party
by leaving vii il. The The good they do
in this way is Of a. positive charac-
+er fo, the reason that it is jobvi-
ouslv impossible for them to corrupt
tbe6emocratic party to which they
I9Gla yBg al! tJJ II '4.'A a
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-08-16
Tho Democratic Congressional Cam:
paign.

The Liberal Democratic COnVen-
ton, to nominate 4 candidate for
Congress in this district, is called
at Dubuque Sept. 4th. The con-
federates have been calculating up
on J. X. Graves becoming their can
didate this fall, and have built ex-
tensive and tlattcring hopes Of sue
cess upon the fac, that Mr.. Graves
has money, and large railroad in
fluence, and that he would probably
be willing to use both lavishly in
the campaign. This programme is
spoiled, however, by letter from
Mr.. Graves, in the Dubuque papers
the other day, in which he positive
w declines to become candidate.
This, it is now supposed-thc De-
mocracy taking back seats as they
are admonished to do-will open
the way for the nomination of one
of those gentlemen, with grievances,
$. p. Adams, of Dubuque, and Tom.
Updegraff, of McGregor. The first,
during the past ten years, has been
candidate for the Republican
nomination for Congress two or
three times and once, at least, for
District Judge, invariably without
success. These disappointment be-
CAT, in him, a chronic condition OF
sulkiness which, for long time,
has practically placed him outside
of the Republican organization so
far as his disposition or ability to
serve it was concerned. His is
simply an aggravated case of politi-
cal gangrcnc of long standing. lie
finds his true level in the Demo
cratic party, and may, as indicated
above, find the emmolient for his in
famed occiput in the mongrel nomi-
nation for Congress.
Updegraff is young, ambitious
and not trammeled by character or
principle. His one intense desire
is to go to Congress; how, or by
what means, being matter Of infe-
rior moment. He, too, has been
unfortunate in entertaining an esti-
mate of his fitness and claims for
that position not within the COM
prehension of the Republicans OF
this District, and, quite consistently
with his loose political creed gravi-
tated to the party whose standard
of qualifications is set on a low er
scale. AS the field now looks, one
of these men seems likely to be the
Democratic candidate. TO say that
Mr.. Donnan, with his high princi-
pie, consistent political record and
honorable legislative career to COM
mend him, cannot beat either, would
be an imputation upon the intelli-
gcncc of the people of the district.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-08-16

Hon. Jackson Orr was nnapi-
mously renominated for Congress
by the Republicans of the 9th
District, at Storm Lake, yesterday.
IS Hon. John A. Kasson has also
receiv ed the Republican nomination
in the7th District, over Palmer, the
present incumbent. ''}a ~ ~ -, 5'''' %
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-08-16
Joke on Gov. Hoffman.

'sEli Perkins," at Saratoga, gives
the following dialogue:
Mr.. b. F. Beckman, the banker,
business and railroad millionaire,
and the great Christian who raised
$500, 900 to buy Morrissy's clubhouse
last summer for the Young Mems
Christian Association, had a talk
with the Governor yesterday.
Mr.. Beekman said he had voted
the Democratic ticket and that he
had followed the party over pretty
rough roads, but he didn't see how
he could vote for such a shutting
old woman as Greeley. "Why,
Governor" said Mr.. Beekman, "thc
old fool don't know enough to at
tend to his own business; he is cter-
nally letting some dcvilish fool
swindle him; and with such 4 big,
overgrown ctild at the head, why,
business men wouldn't feel safe;-
he'd want to do some devilish stupid
thing every day"
''But," interrupted the Governor,
81 think Mr.. Greeley is a pretty
good judge of men. l think he can
pick out an honest man or knave as
quick as any one. l."
"Why, there is just where he is
always the biggest fool" continued
Mr.. Beekman.
"Never mind" said the Governor;
81 would take his opinion on a man
to be true quicker than | would take
any mans in the country"
"You would?" asked Mr.. Beck
man, feeling in . side pocket.
eyes, would,' said the Govern
or, firmly.
"WcH, here is Il little slip where
he calls you montebank and
corrupt, dishonest and swindling
Democratic villain," said Mr.. Beck
man, as he handed an old Tribune
editorial to the Governor.
The Governor read it over twice,
then looked as if he was trying to
see straight through Mr.. Beekman,
n row Of carriages, and two-foot
brick partition-thcn he slammed
on his hat and went up stairs.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-08-16

THE Dubuque Times makes the
following good point on the Demo.
cratic Senator from Massachusetts
s'Senator Sumner takes the pains
to declare that he never spoke OF
Brooks in unkindness.' Which
serves to show how much easier a
Civil Service Rctormer finds it to
forgive his would-bc assassin than
10 pardon a President who refuses
t. prostitute the Civil Service for
the sake Of keeping Senator's
friends in Officer ,Nt
Geo. Law said recently: "Mr. B.,
l have about million and half
in United States bonds, and if Mr..
Greeley should be elected l would
sell them out Immediately"
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-08-16

THE colored people Of Cincinnati,
Ii spurn Summers advice. q loot 81
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-08-16
SENATOR WILSON ON KNOW
NOTHINGISM.

"Ho Nevor Supported and Never
Would Support any Measure that
Denied to Foreigner any Right
he Would Ask for Himself or His
Son"--About His Speech in the
Senate in Reply to Benjamin. Of
Louisiana.
The Shasta courier., 1872-04-06
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~ -
S 3,O54,36I q.
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I'm ADDITION TO THE USUAL iFORNS OF
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Insurance Co.
San .neiseo. Dec. 9. 1871.
Being fully satisfied pat this is on of the best
of Insurance Companies, have accepted the
Agency for this County.
C. C. BUSH.
Shasta, Dec. goth, 1871.
The Shasta courier., 1872-04-06
Ayers Cherry Pectoral,
For Diseases of the Throat and Lungs,
such as Coughs, Colds, Whooping
Cough, Bronchitis, Asthma,
and Con Sunntinn

COuRn, brOncn1L1S, ASLn1Qa,
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remedy for pulmonary complaints. Through long
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at the same time the most c.cctual remedy that
be given for incpent consumption, and the dan
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vision against sudden attacks of Group. it should
be kept ON hand i'll every family and indeed as nll
sometimes subject to colds and coughs, all
should be provided with this antidote for them.
Although settled CORsttIaI ItiOI is thought in
curabe, still great numbers of cases where the dis
ease seemed settled, have been completely cured,
and the patient restored to sound health by the
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over the disorders of the Lungs and Throat, that
the most obstinate of them yield to it. When moth
ing else could reach them under the Cherry Peo-
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Singers and Public Speakers find great pro-
lection from it.
Asthnta is always relieved and often wholly
cured by it.
Bronchitis is generally cured by taking the
Cherry Pecfordt in small and frequent doses.
So generally are its virtues known that we need
not publish the certificates of them here do more
than assure the public that its qualities fully
maintained.
The Shasta courier., 1872-04-06
Ayers Ague Cure,

For Fever and Ague, Intermittent Fever,
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