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Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-03-28
Tho Railroad Question in Congress.

During the closing hours of the
Senate session on Wednesday, Mr.
Window, OF Minnesota, chairman Of
the Select Committee ON Transport
tation, offered a resolution that said
Committee be authorized to sit dur
ing the recess of Congress, to take
testimony and gather facts relative
to the questions at issue between the
producers OF the country and the
railroads, so that they may make a
full and intelligent report of the
matter at the next session, and, If
possible, recommend Il remedy for
the abuses complained of. Mr.. Win
dom supported his resolution in a
vigorous speech, in which he set
forth the burdens imposed upon the
consumer and producer by the eX-
tortions of powerful monopolies, and
the demand of the people for redress.
The resolution was adopted unani-
mously.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-03-28
ORIGINAL NOTICE.

Myers & Sullivan, Pl'f, In the Circnit Court o.
Against buchanan Co., lowe
Peter Bloom, Deft. May Term. A. ID, 1870
To Said DeJendGnt:
VOU are hereby notified that there is now OF
I file in the Office of the Clerk OF the Circu'i
Court of Buchanan County, Iowa, the petition OF
Myers e. Sallavan, the plaintiffs aforesaid, claim
ing of you the gum of Fifty Dollars as money just
lv due from yon on account for goods sold ana
delivered by them to you. You are also fnrthei
notified that your property has been attached III
aid ofthe collection of said claim.
You are also notified that unless you appear
thereto aud defend, before noon Of the second
day OF the May term OF said Circuit Court Of
Buchanan County, to be held at independence, n
said county, on the 18th day OF May A. d. 1873
IL default will he entered against you and Judg
ment rendered thereon, as prayed in said peh
ton.
d. 8. LEE.
35wi Attorney for Pl'f.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-03-28

PRESIDENT FINNEY, of Oberlin,
the great revivalist, has notably out
lived his usefulness and Gags SUI
pertiuous on the stage" of human
thought and action. He is out in a
recent number of the Independent
with screed against amusements of
all kinds. Arguing, probably, from
his own infirmities and incapacIty
for healthful enjoyment, he says that
people who are properly convert
ed will thenceforth be Grid OF the
clamor Of their lower propensities
for fun, giee, merriment and hilari-
Gus sports," and cease to enjoy
"p!easure parties, picnics, excur-
sions and like amusements." The
independent pithily epitomizes Mr..
Finney's argument as follows
"All little children who become
pious should Immediately destroy
their rattles and burn their dolls on
the funeral-pile of dead innocence"
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-03-28

GEO. L. ToRBERT has been APP
pointed and confirmed as postmaster
1t Dubuque, in place Of Y. J. Will
Jams, whose term has expired, Mr..
Williams has proved a very accept
able officer, but there are too many
mouths open in Dubuque, and too
few plums to fill them, to make ac-
ccptable anything but the strictest
construction of the rule of rotation.
Mr.. Torbert is a good business man
and working Republican, and will
undoubtedly make. q. good postmas'
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-03-28
ORIGINAL NOTICE.
Myers & Sullivan, Pl'ffs

Myers & Sullivan, Pl'ff5 In the Circuit Court
Against of Buchanan Coun-
Peter Bloom, John Bloom, Tty. Iowa. May Term,
and A. j. Freeman. A. d. 1S,3
TO nd Defenddnfs:
NIOU are hereby notified that there is now on
i file in the Office Of the Clerk of the Circuit
Court OF Buchanan County, Iowa. the petition of
Myers & Sullivan the Plaintiffs aforesaid, claim
ing of you the sum of Fifty five Dollars. as money
Justly due from you on q promssory note dated
May 18th, 1872, for Fifty-two and 75.100 Dollars,
payable on or before the LIST day Of August, 1872,
with interest at 10 per cent per annum. Also
that your property has been attached In aid Of the
collection Of said claim.
You are also notified that unless you appear
thereto and defend, before noon of the second
day of the May Term of said Circuit Court OF
Buchanan County, to be held at Independence,
in said County. on the 18th day of May, A. d;
1873, default will he entered against you, and
petition.
ID. s. LEE,
35-4w Attorney for Plaintiff.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-03-28

A characteristic story is told of
Ben Butler. A constituent upbra;d-
ed him with the prominent part he
took in putting through the salary
steal. Butler, with the brazen eff
frontery for which he is chiefly no.
ted, replied by calculating the pro
rata of the grab, which would be
due his protesting constituent
about three cents-and RENTED it
to him. BY this act of partial res
titution Butler admits that the meas
ure for which he fought so pertena-
ceously was \ swindle. Now let
all his constituents act upon the
precedent given, and each demand
Of the in4pudent thief return of his
share Of the plumber.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-03-28

HING OF THE BLoop-CANCER-
Case Your medicine continues to
give entire satisfaction. One case
of cancer on the lip, of six years
standing, was entirely removed by
the use of three bottles, and the per-
son, NJ. II. Crane, Esq, ex sheriff OF
this (Calhoun) county, has request
ed us to communicate the same to
you, if thereby others suflerin. from
the same loa,hsome disease, may
be induced to try the same remedy
with a similar result, not only by
being cured of the disease, but by
gaining that peace of mind neces-
sary to happiness.
WILLIAMS & O'DoNoUGnUE,
Albion, Mich.
See advertisement in another col
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-03-28
UnwisdoIn.

Next to the natural feeling of in
dignation that the people of our
State are being continually plumber
cd by railroad monopolies, comes
the regret that they arc not doing
more to place themselves in posi-
ton Of comparative independence
Of railroads. The following, which
we clip from the Clinton Bee, con-
tains something suggestive for Iowa
farmers:
We all think the South has had
the poorest part Of the bargain,
while she has been shipping raw
cotton to New England to get it
spun and woven, and then buy II
back again, when there are worlds
of water power, almost beside the
cotton fields, that would turn the
spindles and propel the looms. But
akin to folly as is this, Iowa is prac-
ticing the same false economy, by
selling her corn at Is and 20 cents
per busa,el, and buying back starch
at 10 cents when one bushel of corn
will make 80 pounds of starch. We
are also shipping COWS and heifers
to sell them at about three and four
cents per pound on foot, and buying
cheese made east of us. where land
and cows are both higher, at fifteen
cents per pound, when men can get
ahead very slowly at making beef,
and get rich fast, at making cheese
for York shilling. In these mat
tiers we are no wiser than the south,
for it has some present excuse in
that she has not the intelligence and
capital to largely engage in cotton
manufactures, while we have all
that is necessary in the way of COWS,
and the cheap land to feed them on.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-03-28
The Three Cylinder Engine.

A three cylinder engine is one OF
the novelties recently described in
the English scientific journals. In
this engine three cylinders are dis
posed around the crank shaft at an
angle of one hundred and twenty
degrees to each other, each cylinder
being provided with a deep but
light piston, from which asconnect
ing rod is led to the crank common
to all. One Of the connecting rods
has . single eye at the crank end
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-03-28
Absurd Fashions.

Thin, scraggy, badly-made wo-
men invented hoop-skirts and pulled
ont dresses, which gave the hips
huge proportions, and then said
at is the fashion,
Beautifnlly-formed' women, who
required no stuf1ing, consented to
the Disagreement, and they, too,
said, cts the fashion"
Short little women invented high
heels and high head dresses, making
the face in the middle Of the body,
and they then said: at is tn fash:
ION"
Tall and graceful women, with a
sigh, said: at is the fashion," and
so made themselves too tall, giving
the dwarfs the stature that nature,
with high heels and high head
dresses had bestowed upon them.
Women with large, fat feet, thick
ankles and low insteps said: "We
must hide our feet and ankles. -
They invented long, dragging dress
es, and said: 81 is the fashion. -
Then all women with dear little
feet said: go dear! it is the fash
ion, and we, too, must wear long
dresses"
That long dresses have a certain
style about them is not to be de-
MED, and a pretty woman can man
age to show Just a glimpse Of a
small foot, Il high instep and well
turned ankle Dresses with trails
may be worn in drawing room
(the carpet supposed to be clean)
and in carriage, bat i'll the street,
dragging through mud and dirty
water, making the stockings filthy,
is the very height of folly and ex-
IRENE of vulgarity. The opposite
Of cleanliness in woman is crime
so great that, like the absence OF 4
law against parricide III the code OF
Lycurgus, it is not to be supposed
possible. "' ~
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-03-28
3 he 9nlletiu.
FRIDAY. MARCH %, 1878.



Never in our recollection ofpoliti-
al history has there occurred so
.vorablo an opportunity for the
,akinc of an honorable and cndu-
ne fame, the building up of rec
I'd which will tell in future adj
ancement and favor with the people
&. nd withal yield so rich a return IN
Elf respect, and the acclaim of an
pproving conscience, as that pre-
ented to those members Of Congress,
no voted at the late session against
he enormity, popularity and prop
rly designated as the Salary Steal.
10 do this they have only to illus
rate the sincerity OF their vote
gainst the swindle by refusing to
ecome participants in the plumber
nd by turning over to the Treasury
le money voted them as back pay.
Elacing it upon the low ground OF
elish interest an occasion so pro-
itious for the accumulation OF po-
teal stock in trade, does not hap
en- once in life time. The mem
or who decides to do the right
hing in this matter, whether from
elfish or patriotic motives, will not
|nly draw upon himself the APPROX
ne notice of his own constituency,
Iut also occupy prominent posi-
ion in the eye of the people of the
whole country, winning applause
IL the more significant as it will
ave been earned for faithfulness
,hers so many were recreant. So
alpabIe is this golden opportunity
hat we are amazed that SO few have
ct accepted it. The failure to do
O, can only be accounted for on the
vpotheses of overpowering avarice,
+ failure to appreciate the inten-
itv of feeling which pervades pub
c sentiment on the question, We
tterlv fail to see how any public
pan, with fame yet to make, and an
honorable ambition for distinction
nd usefulness in the counsels ofthe
alton, can, for the paltry $4,000
Involved in this salary steal, con-
ent to forgo the immense advan-
hges to be derived from straight
orward, manly, honest course i'll
bis matter.
It the action of the majority in
congress in voting to themselves IN
iolation OF their implied contract,
large sum in the shape Of back
lay, was Il steal-the people, who
arc for no hair-splitting definitions,
all it nothing else-it follows as an
Inevitable necessity that those who
onsent to receive it, must bear
hare of the odium attached to the
hiking of it. Looking At the ques-
rom the low stand point of selfish
interest, no public man, unless he
g of the Ben Butler stripe, can at
ord to take such burden upon his
houlders. The number of those
Tho have absolutely refused to &C
ept the plumber is small, but is in
rcasing. We confidently hope that
he list will ultimately include the
lembers Of Congress from Iowa.
| nothing could they honor them
elves or our glorious State so much
by showing that their patriotism
| nj integrity will stand the money
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-03-28
FOI, SALE.

new Brick Machine shop and the lot. 3 rods
square, upon which il is built, situated on the
river, one block north Of Main Street, 26i feet
above the New Mill, Independence. The shop Is
40 by 12 feet, end 90 feet from base TO plates.
Timbers are properly arranged for machinery
necessary for any kind of work. The building is
well lighted above and below: has dormer win
dows in the roof &c.
TERas:-S5,000, one-tbrd down, balance in
ono and two years, If desired. at ten per cent. in'
terest. For further particulars inqnire Of
8. SHERWOOD.
Independence, Iowa, s5-wi
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-03-28

ANOTHER FATE OF MORGAN
The Boston Globe saws it will sad
den those who delight in mystery
to know OH so good authority as
that Of Morgan's son, that the sup
posed victim of the mystic tie was
neither tied to a stone and sunk,
had his throat cut, or was torn as
under, according to the general
custom in such eases. On the con-
trary, he lived until nearly thirty
years after his abduction, and finally
ended his days in corpulence and
contentment at Hobarton, Van Die
mans Land, where he for years
published Il newspaper, the 1dcer.
Hser-which is still in existence.
According to the statement OF the
son referred to, Morgan was releas-
ed on condition of his leaving the
country forever. He was accom-
panied to Quebec, where he enter
ed the British navy, and was placed
on ship which left soon for Eng
land. Later he accompanied a gov
eminent vessel to Australia, and his
period of service being ended, he
chose to take up his residence in
that quarter of the world. His son
Is resident of San Francisco, and
is responsible for the statement here
triyap
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-03-28

There were two hangings in Him
DIS last week and still the Chicago
,Jouraal is not happy. We are not
at all surprised. Only two days
after publishing details Of the hang
inys, it is called on to record two
more murders right at its doors
one being almost the same IN CHAR
actcr as that of the wretch Driver,
who expiatcd his crime only last
Friday. If the Journals theory is
true. that hanging is the only RENE
DIV for murder, why are these things
Muscatine Journal.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-03-28
Valuation Of Railroads.

The Census Board have complet-
cd the valuation of railroad property
in Iowa for the purposes of taxation.
We copy the result from the State
Register, the following table show
ing the valuation of this year and
also that of 1872:
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-03-28

THE Republicans at the late cleo
ton elected two of the three mem
bers of Congress in New Hamp-
shire, which is a gain, the entire
delegation in the last Congress
being Democratic.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-03-28
CALDWELL. of Kansas. over whose

CALDWELL, OF Kansas, over whose
case the Senate has been so long
tcmporizing and hating, in the en-
deavor to find some pretcXt for let
ting him down easy, on Monday,
admonished by the growing senti-
ment in that body in favor of de-
cided action, cut the Gordian knot
by presenting to the senate his res
ignation, duly accepted by the Gov
ernor of Kansas. He read the hand
writing on the wall correctly, and
to avoid the shame Of expulsion,
chose to vacate his ill-gotten seat
in the Senate. 1t is intimated that
this action was FASTENED also by the
desire to prevent the delivery of
Senator Morton's summing up at the
end of the debate, the effect of
which upon the Senate and country
was not looked forward to with
pleasure by the Senator's prominent
in the defense. 1t is pity that
Mr.. Morton's speech should be was
ted. Though its special purpose
was obviated by Caldwell's resisna-
ton, it would doubtless be read
with great interest, and serve a val
liable general purpose as illnstra-
ting the venality and bribery which
too often characterlzes the elections
for Z. S. Senators. 1t is gratifying
that the Senate at last arrived at
that attitude, which compelled n
rogue to leave it Of his own accord,
to save himself from forciblc eNpul-
sion,
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-03-28
The Franking Privilege.

The Dubuque Times is not san,
guine regarding the permanence Of
the reform represented by the repeal
of the frauking privilege, or trust
fu OF the favorable attitude of flu
ture Congressman toward it. 1t
SAYS:
We confess that we have no faith
that the abolition of franks is to be
maintained. We fully believe that,
now that the immediate purpose OF
its repeal on the part Of most of the
members has been accomplished, u
recourse to franks will again be had.
That it will come in one year, or in
two, is not probable, but we have
no doubt that Just as soon rs the
people become reconciled to the in
crease Of Congressional salaries
(which it will be impossible to less
cn) renewal of the frank will be
secured. The rretencc OF its great
convenience in departmental bust
ness, and the claim that members Of
Congress maintaining correspond
encc upon public business should
not be compelled to pay postage
thereon out Of their own pockets,
will, in the end, if we are not great
ly mistaken, bring about renewal
of the frank. Future Congressman
will ,.cuypn;cntiy torvpt flat their
salary is Intended to cover the out
lay for official correspondence, and
will set up the claim that it IS only
legitimate salary for simple legis-
lative duties, and that the public
must pay its own postage. Some
future Ben Butler, given TO audaclty,
happicst when acting in contempt
of public opinion, and when detying
popular desire, will assuredly lead
Congress in its seltishness back to
the re adoption Of the frank.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-03-28
PAY UP.

In consequence of a change in my business by
reason of having taken into partnership Mr.
John Barnett the firm being hereafter Morse 4
Barnett am compelled to call upon all those
indebted to me- either by note or book account
to pay up, as | am determined to settle up my
business to this date. W. ii. Ii. MORSE,
March II, 1873. 3Iw3
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-03-28

Edmund Yates, in his little fare
well to the Lotos club, said that his
six months in America had been the
most gratifying of his whole life
lie came with tear and trembling,
and he leaves with affection and
gratitude. He told his hearers that,
if they would endeavor to convince
the masses Of this great continent
that there are Englishmen who can
open their mouths without saying
"hlarstcd," and without unnccessa-
rily aspirating the HIS, he pledged
himself t, state everywhere in his
own country that, during his resi-
dence in this, he had never been
called cold hoss," and never heard
the word "tarnalion," and that he
had never seen 4 man "whittling a
stick"
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-03-28

A member Of Congress from Mas
sachusetts, who desires his name to
be kept secret, has exchanged his
Warrant for 200 back pay for its
value in Government bonds, can
celled the latter and ordered them
returned to the Treasury. The
Hartford Eceaing Post states that
General Hawley, Of Connecticut
also declines to receive the back
pay for the portion OF the term
which he has just completed.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-03-28

For keen perceptions and happy
clectioneering faculties, commend
Us to the Democratic New Hamp-
shire Congressman. Finding that
the salary bill would go through
without their help, they voted
against the steal, and then went
home, trumpeted their virtue from
every stump, very nearly accom-
plished their election by the means,
and then sent on to Washington and
fobbed their $4,000 each, in states
manliko contempt Of the thunder
bolts they had launched from the
stump against the thicying Rcpub-
licans who had been guilty of this
objectionable CRIME! Is it consis-
tency or virtue which is the crown
ing Jewel of these Democratic lambs?
- Chicago Post.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-03-28

The climate Of Alaskp, hereto
fore considered frigid beyond the
growth of even the more hardy
gardens vegetables, is said to be
growing warmer in the past ten
wears.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-03-28
A Rare Chance
TO OBTAIN AN IMPROVED
Singer Sewing Machine.

Iuould respectfully announce to the inhabit-
anita OF Buchanan county that have effected an
arrangement with an eastern party. whereby can
dispose of second hand Sewing Machines at prices
persons having machines which do not give them
satisfaction, and which they wish to turn IN as
part payment toward Singer Machines, believ,
ing that this announcement will come like good
turn of Providence to many perpleXed ana
nervous mind, made SO by having tccn tried
and toimented, even nigh unto distraction, ny
irving to use the complicated, hard-running, slow
and noisy machines that have been crowded upon
them by some agent, whose continued stay OF
several days or few weeks. and large offered
discounts, seemed to indicate that at last resort
they would put their machines ut u price which
they could board out before the machine would
become wreck. Iwould say that shall keep
constantly on hand the various Styles OF sihge,
Machines, and invite ali, whether they have old
machines To trade not, TO call ut the Singer Oh
ice next door to the bridge, South side Main ST.,
and examine the Singer" before purchasing any
other machine. Persons wishing for 4 machiDa 10
use In tailoring or light leather work. Will hnd
the Medium Singer" the best machine yer lhvem.
ed. for such purposes. Heavy Manufacturing
Machines supplied ut any time The iatest I'M,
proved attachments kept constantly on hand ana
funlished at reasonable pric.s. Needles, &c,
for all machines commonly in use Cotton anu
Linen thread, best adopted TO Sewing Machine
uae for sale In large or small quantities: The
Singer Manufacturing Co.'S Celebrated silks, IN
all colors and different sized spools, for family
sewing and shoemakers use. Liberal instructions
riyen 70 purchasers of Singer Machines. Ma.
chimes delivered in any part OF the county, aud
racks furnished. free gratis, for shipping machines
by rail or overland wagons, thus avertins danger
Of brcakage by moving machine from one point
to another.
BUY 4 SINGER Ma CHINE,
and tiers coaaect yoarssI 'oth
The "LLappy Family" Of
orer u -Uiilion!
s.M osGoOD, Agent.
Jnderen,,encc Feb ~. 1878 Ss.tf
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-03-28

The Anamosa E'sweha makes this
home thrust: Lyman Trunbull, re-
Gently Senator, from Illinois-the
man who sought the Cincinnati
nomination for Presidents. who
charged the United States $4,000
fee for an hours work as lawyer
and pocketed the money; who was
and is the pet of the Chicago Tn
bune; who rang the changes for so
many months on what he styled
Grants dishonesty aud giit-taklng;
who went so vigorously for puriii-
cation-this Lyman Trumbull voted
in the Senate for the grand stead
whereby he might add $4,000, two
years back pay, to that other steal
Of $4,000.