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Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-02-21

Mr.. HAwLEY, of Illinois, intro
duced in the House, n few days
since, bill providing for the ap-
pointment of three commissioners,
whose duty it should be to inquire
into the condition of all railroad
lines, their earnings and expendi.
lures, rates of fare and freight char
gcs, and whether these are unequal
and excessive, the character Of the
track, cars, &c, and the manner OF
operating, with directions to rec
ommcnd to Congress such legisla-
ton as will make rates uniform, and
remedy other defects in the railroad
system. No one supposes that a
bill of this character could be pass
ed at this session Of Congress, but
the large affirmative vote on Mr..
Hawley's proposition, is yeas to
80 nays, shows that there is grow
ing sentiment in Congress in favor
of governmental interference and
control Of railways to the extent of
protecting the people against extor-
ton and unjust discrimination. The
progress of the sentiment indicated
by the above vote, is all that the
most sanguine hoped for at this ear
IL stare of the AGITATION.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-02-21

The Electoral vote was counted
in joint session Of both Houses of
Congress, on Wednesday of last
week. The following is the result
declared:
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-02-21
ORIGINAL NOTICE.

ORIGINAL NOTICE.
In the Circuit Court
Sarah f. KENYON Plaintiff, of Buchanan Coun-
Against ~, Iowa, May Term,
James Kenyon. Defendant. "a. ID. 1871.
r. siEi Usfsadant:
VOU are hereby notified that on or before the
on file in the office OF the Clerk of the Circuit
Court of Buchanan County, Iowa. tho petition Of
Sarah L. Kenyon, the Plaintiff aforesaid, claim
In. Of you a Divorce from the bonds of Matri.
mony. and custody Of her child. on account Of
wilfnl desertion for the space of over two years
last past.
You are also notified that unless You appear
thereto and defend, before noon Of the scc0 nd
day of the May Term of said Circuit Court OF
Buchanan County, to be held at Independence,
in said County, ON the 19th day of May, A. d.
1879. default will be entered against you, and
- WOODWARD,
S,-4w Attorney FOR Plaintiff,
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-02-21
Farcical,

The Iowa Senate, notWlthStand
ing it is long way behind the
House in the work on the code, felt
called upon to devote portion of
last week to the repair of its digni-
ty, badly damaged by an anonymous
squib in a partisan newspaper at the
capital. AS it frequently happens
in such cases, the only noticeable re-
suit of the effort was to attract at
tention to the flimsy character of
the article damaged. The history
of the transaction in brief is as fol-
lows: In the course of the inter-
minable and disgusting warfare wag-
ing between the organs of the rival
rings at Des Moines, an article APP
pcared in the RepubHcon over the
signature of some Who Knows"
charging by inuendo that Senator
Allen, of Des Moines, disbursed a
corruption fund of S6S,O0O last win
ter to defeat the railroad bills. This
vicious stab Of an irresponsible
scribbler in the organ of one local
ring at prominent member of The
rival clique, was bounced upon by
the Senate as an assault upon its
dignity, ana straightway commit
tee of investigation was ordered,
and G. w. Edwards, the editor of
the Republican, summoned before
it. When examined concerning the
authorship of the obnoxious article,
he said he did not know who wrote
it, but did know who handed it in
for publication. The name of this
party he refused to give, and this
attitude he maintained to the end
toward the Senate and its committee
in spite of threats Of Imprisonment
for contempt. Ex-Governor Merrill
was brought before the committee
and the Senate. He evidently knew
as much or more than Edwards
about the paternity of the article,
but was equally stubborn in rcius-
ing to impart that knowledge to the
Senate. SO after two or three days
spent in backing and filling and pre-
pairing for the inevitable catastro-
phe, during which time Edwards
was constructively in the custody of
the Sergeant-at-Arms; the Senate
backed squarely out of the muss and
ordered that Edwards be released
from custody, (?) and the "investi
CATION" dropped. We doubt if ev-
err a more farical farce was perpc-
trated by any Legislative body, and
yet this is the dignified assembly
which rescnts so Indignantly the
criticisms of the press upon its i'm
competency and inetliciency.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1873-01-22
OFFICE AT THE

Cor. Of Union and coryell Streets,
LAMBERTVILLE, N. j.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1873-01-22
HUMOROUS.
PROMPT CHANGE or MIND OF n TICK ia
AGENT.

A few days ago tall, rough-looking noun
taineer entered the Union Railroad ticket of
fee at Denver, and, through mistake, purchased
ticket for New York via the Kansas Pacific
line, when he wanted to go over the Unior
Pacific. He did not discover this fact unit
after the ticket had been paid for, and on ask
ing the agent to change it, the latter refused
to do so.
"You won't change this ticket then, won't
your"
''No sir, - replied the agent; "you have
your ticket and have the money for it, and
if you want a ticket over the other route you
will have to buy it,
Very quietly the stranger twisted his ticket
into small roll very serenely he drew from
under his coat-tail a six-shooter about the di-
mansions of a mountain howitzer coolly and
deliberately he stuck the twisted ticket into
the muzzle of that six-shooter, and sticking
the ugly looking thing through the little square
window of the ticket Office, and almost into
the agents face, and speaking in a tone that
left no doubt of his determination, said
"Stranger, thar's that ticket; take it your
self and change it, or I'll blow it clean through
you {"
The ticket was changed Immediately, and
without any more words from the agent, and
the mountaineer walked away, saying, 81 jest
thought could induce him to change his mind
leetle.'
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1873-01-22

his barn door for his cat and a small one for
her kitten.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1873-01-22
Manufacturing Machines.

These are well known to need comment but it is
not well known that they have been recently inn
proved as to do refy many special kinds of work.
We ask special attention to the MEDIUM"
chine.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1873-01-22

Mrs. Darlington says she gets up every morn
ing at the shrill carrion of the chandelier.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1873-01-22

They have smart boys up in Portland. A
fruit dealer caught one of them stealing nuts,
the other day, and proceeded to administer
punishment. The boy begged to be released
because he had recently been vaccinated fresh
from the cow. "Wbat has that to do with
it?" shouted the Infatuated dealer. She
was hooking COW, and it has got into my
blood, !" was the whimpering reply.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1873-01-22

Under the head of Broken English " a
Paris paper places such Londoners as get
mashed up by railroad collisions or are finan-
cially bursted.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1873-01-22

Dean Swift hearing of carpenter falling
through the scaffolding of house which he
was engaged in repairing, dryly remarked that
he liked to see a mechanic go through his
work promptly.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-04-26

u / freely confess to you that s-s.s nos,a
rather. when ] am laid IN the ei
have some one in his manhood to s. 'sno "a
over me and say: There hes Que WI
was a real friend TO me, and prSately
warned me Of the dangers Of the Young
no one knew it, but he aided me IN me e
time OF need. lowe what l am to MN.
Or. would rather have some widow, Eitn
choking utteranee, telling her children
There Is your friend and mine; ne
visited me In my atnlcuon, ana l0un- NJ
vou nv sou. an employer, and you, ny
dauehter. a happy home in a virtuens
s.miITS / say i would rather that such
person. shoaia stand st my grave tnan
4 have the NEST beautiful sculPtured
monument Of Partisan or Italian marble
The hearts broken utteranee o. lsnss
tons on past kindness, and the teArs- o.
rrateful memory shed upon the grave,
sre more valuable in ny eEfimation than
The most costly ceuctsrh raised.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-04-26
City omeia.ll journal.
VOL. XVI.
PUBLIC Il'I-i-I III LEDGER.

rT,HR PUBLIC LEDGER is PUBLISHED
every afternoon Except Sunday at NO. IL
Madison street. ~,
h.rs Nv faithnii carriers at FIFTEEN CENTS
PER WEEK, payable weekly 10 the carriers,
By mail In ndYancel; One year, ~; six
months, 81; three months, s2i one month,
% sen.si u. .,.nnliaa nj 2,z eent. nor eonr.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-04-26
MEDICAL.
CANCERS

ARE permanently cured by DR.. w. G. co.,.
"A DEN, of Louisville. From hundreds OF
ures a few well-k names are selectedJ
:. Nich can be easily addressed; Rev T.
Mi, 'chell, jackson, Tenn; cured, 1859; X
Tro, 'er, Prospect, Giles co, Tenn; cured lSlO.
H'VS' NV, smith. Carter, creek, Maury GO, Tenn;
cured. cured. :, red, 1865. Mrs VI & Beali. Branden-
bnrs ". KSS cured, 1871. II n, Gage. grocer.
MuuIis, ny red, 1869. Mrs Birdsey Mcknight,
Main 81; Gu Main st; cured. 1859. + @ Baird,
CARPET T stSSIS St IN, Fulton co, Ky; cured. 1871.
.gSmes anse9 1tash Iasth 4, Goshen. oldham CO.. Kyi
cured, iSVt Re sts; cured, 1856. Mrs Lewis,
ueth ana Maiuu Wi,. Station, Ky. Mrs Jemima
Scot Of % Ssorsot ~ sDpt e Col dS;. IilsGn
yHhnsSH. y;IIa Tha nost VI so refers to Rev
0PsyTds By adsressine Af Dr. W c. o. aUDKN; No; SO1s ~
West Jefferson street, I.ouisyil !" ID nds free Of
charge, giving mode Of treatment an, ri IT n
list of cases cured.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-04-26
Pro ofessor Jewett on the origin OF
Man.

Man.
The learned master Of Balliol col
lege, Oxford, has been referring to Dar'
win theory, in sermon he preached
recently in London. Criticising Mr..
Disraeli's remark that he was on the
side Of the angels" Mr.. Jewett said such
jests might pass after dinner on plat
form, but they showed a lack of the sci
entiic spirit. Forty years ago the
earths antiquity was equally derided.
He could not deny that Darwin had
,.dduced strong evidence proving mans
martial development from brutes, but
he questioned if the development was
more than partial. Doubtless brutes
exhibited the rudiments of mans
higher qualities; yet there was an i'm
measurable gulf between them. The
record of development was fragmen-
tary. and Darwin decided when a large
mart Of the evidence was wanting. Here
aftar we might better determine the
value OF tho development theory. Mean
while there was danger that the progress
of physical science might make US sub
stitute physical for moral improvement.
Health and comfort were good, but vir-
tue and the love of God were better.
The highest truths sppertained TO the
inner life. Such was the struggle against
sin in ourselves aud against evil in the
world. We must read books OF to day,
bst Vhils these altered our views on non
essentials, thsy would not overturn
Christianity. The advancing tide Of
science could be restrained, but no real
antavonism existed between science and
Christianity.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-04-26

pl.eorerles az PempelI.

The Union Rationale, OF Naples, gives
an account OF some interesting re-.
searches recently made in the ruins OF
the buried city. In the porch Of a
small house two skeletons we're found,
one OF them being incontestibly that OF
\ woman, as il had on bracelet in mas
sive gold, OF an unnatural form, com
posed Of thick rings sold6red to each
other, the whole being fastened by two
pieces of wire OF the same metal. The
day after, in the garden Of the same
building, was discovered snail statue,
seated, about two feet high, OF rather
uncommon model. II is in terra Gotta,
but Of no definite type. The head. in
fact, is absolutely that Of Jupiter the
figure is covered with a tunic, having
short sleeves which only cover the up.
per part Of the arms; the legs and hands
are crossed; cloak falls from the shoul-
ders and envelopes the lower limbs the
right hand holds papyrus, so that the
belief is II must represent philosopher.
Two days after, however, more impor-
tant wsrk Of art was found at the bottom
Of another garden contiguous to the one
above mentioned, namely, a marble
Venus, measuring, with the base, mere
than q yard in hight. 1t is in perfect
preservation, as it only wants two fin-
gers OF the right hand. but the most re-
markable characteristic is that it is col
ored. The excavations Of Pompeii and
Herculaneum have produced many
other specimens Of painted marble, but
the tints have all more or less faded
away. In the present work the hair is
yellow, the eyelashes and eyebrows
black; the chlamys, which from the left
arm passing behind the shoulders, de-
scends on the legs and covers the lower
parts, is also tinted yellow outside,
while the interior folds show at the edges
some traces Of blue and red. The nude
parts are white. The left arm. the
hand of which holds the apple of Paris,
rests upon a smaller statue, the drapery
of which is also tinted yellow, green and
black" rr1
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-04-26
The Mod ocs' Long-Nur.ed Revenge.

The ModOcs' Long-Nursed Revenge.
The treachery Of the Modocs in MUIR
dering the Peace Commissioners brings
up afresh the history Of the former mas
sacre, in which eighteen Modoc peace
men were murdered. In 1852 North Cal
ifornia was disturbed by Indian troubles.
The same year a company under the
command of Capt. Benz Wright or
ganized and proceeded from Yrska to
the Indian country around Tule lake and
the lava beds, and fought three unsuc-
cessful battles. Their force being insult
cient for the Modocs, they returned to
Yreka and organized larger force, and
then marched again to the Modoc coun-
try. Winter approaching, found the
Modoc supply of blankets, ammunition
and food extremely limited; conse-
quently the Modocs were anxious for a
cessation of hostilities.
Captain Wright received the Modocs
overtures with great cordiality. A peace
conference was agreed upon, and place
was appointed in the immediate vicinity
of the massacre of General Candy. The
conference met-about twenty-five In
dians and thirty white men. Wright
gave his men the signal, and in mo-
ment they killed eighteen Modocs. Seven
Modocs escaped. Thus perished the
fathers of the present Modocs. Captain
Jack was then but nine years old, John
Schonckin nineteen, Boston Charley and
Hooker Jim two years each. 1t is prob
able that revenge grew with age, culmi-
mating in the Canby-Thomas massacre.
Some years afterward, Wright was ap-
pointed Indian agent at Rouge river He
was apprehensive of Modoc vengeance.
One night Modoc chief, named Enos,
murdered him and horribly mutilated his
body. Enos was afterward captured and
hanged. He died exulting that he had
wreaked vengeance on the leader of the
massacre of his tribe.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-04-26
Weekly Public Ledger,

Published every Tuesday at 81 por annum lin
advanced; clubs sf five or more, el 81.
Communications upon subjects OF general
interest to the public arc at all times accept
Rejected manuscripts wiLnsor be returned.
RATES OF ADVERTISING IN DAILY;
First % per square
subsoquent insertions............ 20 !,
For one week............,....,.......3 O0 .
For two wcoks........................ ~ =, a,
For one month.......,.........,......7 z 80 -
RATES OF ADVERTISING IN WEEKLY;
First insertion....,.............si 90 per square
Subsequent insortiOnH.......... 80
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-04-26

The lady correspondent Of the st.
Louis Republican says "a lady to be
extremely stylish now must be marrow
enough, taken in front, to pass between
the handles Of a wheelbarrow without
touching either side, but she can make
it up By any amount Of projecting be,
hind. Her head must be narrow broad
heads are very questionable. Her hair
must all 20 to the top. Her hat must
have all ornsmsEtstion massed at the
back. The sides must, in all respects,
be Sat aud narrow, the hat plastered on
behind, the hair parted on the left, with
some curls and orimps on the right Of the
forehead. Then an embroidered csmels
d sir polonaiss; side fastened with i'm
menss clasps Of oKydized silver. A lit
lie chunk-handled English umbrella,
swinging like a sword by an oxydized
chSin. A skirt heavily trimmed, the
fnIlness taken entirely to the rear, and
rsther short front and sides, but sweep
ing quite q train just behind. That's
the pretty picture for to-day.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-04-26

Prices of admission as usual. Extra accom-
modations for ladies. who are specially in
vited. JOHN DONOVAN. President.
Q. STONE. Secretary pro TEN. 9O-eOd-55
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-04-26
NEWSPAPER.
PUBLICATION.

HTo PAPER IN MEMPHIS Is A BETTER
N advertising medium than the - Z
,-Sscb Newnhis Ia the commorcial center
verv i.-re eirculntion. This can be Known
an1 rsad al an Who nay become intereitee /.
Judicious Advertising vii rey- Our enc y
Z79,S Main street, up starr. IN tA"s aiioiN-
",s- S.t D' hW. BLEW a co.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-04-26
RACES.
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r AoC e s +!
And continue Eve days, with the following
PROGRAMME;


PROGRAMME;
First Day, Tuesday, April 90
Hurdle race, for Club Purse Of s400. of
which 500 to the second two. miles, over
eight hurdles, 3 feet 6 inches high. Three
year olds to carry Hobs; year olds. 124 lbs,
5year olds ane upward, 100 lbs. -Four to start.
SAME DAY-The Trial Stakes, mile heats,
for year olds a sweepstakes of $50 each.
pp., to which the Club will add s4OO. Five
THIRD RACE-Jockey Club Purse $3.50, mile
and half; free for ALL m
SecOud Day, Wednesday, April 30
Jockey Club Purse sSeO. dash of two milesi
SAME DAY--Jockey Club Purse $3.50. mile
heats; free for all.
THIRD Day, Thursday, May l.
The Miner Stake, mile heats, for year old
colts and hllies that had not appeared in
public prior to the closing of this stake; a
sweepstakes of s25 each. PIP, TO which the
Club will add $500. EleVes subscribers.
SAME DAY-The Robbins Stake, a sweep
stakes Of 500 each, hf. IT,, to which the Club
will add $500; second to save his stake; heats
oftwe miles free for all. Seven subscribers.
Fourth Day. Friday, MAY 2
Jockey Club Purse $780, mile and quarter.
SAME DAY-Joekey Club Purse $3.50, mile
heats. best in s.: free for all ages.
Fifth Day. saturday, May 8
Grand Steeple Chase. Conditions to be an
the meeting.
SAME DAY-Chickasaw Stake. two miles;
for 8 year olds; a sweepstakes of $50 each,
PIP, to which the Club will add $500. Seven
subscribers
THIRD RACE-Handicap for beaten horses;
mile heats. Horses beaten once, allowed 7
lbs; twice. IA lbs; three times, q lbs. En-
trance, $40; money to go to second horse.
For purse of $500.
The Club reserves the right to postpone on
account Of weather, or for other sufficient
cause. In case postponementisa is announced.
the entries for purses are of.
nB- No entrance fee to purses. A walk-0ver
entities horse to full amount Of purse.
Prices Of admission as usual. Extra accom-
modations for ladies. who are specially in
vited. JOHN DONOVAN. President.
@. STONE. Secretary pro TEN. 9O-eOd55
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-04-26

The Papal bull has arrived from Rene
Announcing the appointment ef Rev. DIR.
Wiohsel A. Corrigsn, President Of Seton
HaIl Conere. al South Orange, n. j.; 10
Be bishop Of the Diocese Of Newark to
6Il he vacancy created By the promo
ton Of Right Rev J. r. Bayley 70 be
Archbi.hop 6f Baltimore.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-04-26

Eight hnes Of n0hphre1, soIids soonslIIuIo
square.
Displayed Advertisements will be charged
according 10 the SPACE occupied, az above
ratss-there being twelve lines ofsolid type 10
tho inch.
Notices In local column inserted for twenty
cents per line for each insertion.
Special notices inserted for ten cents per line
for each insertion.
To regular advertisers we offer superior in:
ducements, both as TO rate Of charges and
manner OF Displaying their fayors. III -
Notices of deaths and marriages, twenty
cents per line.
All bids for advertising are due when con-
traotod and payable on demand.
All letters, whether upon business or ether
"'' n. WHITMORE,
y 9o Ut. Publisher and Proprietor.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-04-26
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Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-01-10
The New Code

The Dcs Moines Rcgi$ter says
regarding the completed work of
the Code Commissioners now await
ing the action Of the Legislature at
the extra session, which conycncs
next week:
We are informed that it has been
their purpose to suggest as few
changes in the former revision as
are consistent with the construction
Of symmetrical legal system.
They have sought rather to reduce
to order and harmony the laws
already in force than recommend
new legislation. The code now in
use is lamentably defective in ar
rangemcnt, and is full Of inconsis-
fences and conflicting authorities.
In the code submitted by the Com
missioners it has been the cndeavor
to reconcile these Inconsistencies,
to make clear and orderly arrange.
mcnt of the statutes and to bring
together in Logical connection all
pertaining t, a common subject.
Among some of the more import
ant changes recommended are those
growing out Of the relation Of hus-
band and wife. The effect Of these
changes is to place them upon a
common footing, giving them equal
rights and placing them under
equal responsibilities. The wife
may encumb'r property owned by
herself the same as any one else,
irrespective Of the husband. In
all properly transactions, there is
no distinction made in regard to the
legal gifts of the two, and the wife
has precisely the same power over
her property that the husband has
over his. Estates Of dover and cur
tesy are abolished. The wife NAV
elect that the homestead be included
in her share Of the estate Of u de-
ceased husband or not as she
chooses. An entirely new subject,
has been introduced that upon
Easements in Real Estate" 1t is
taken from recent statute passed
in Rhode Island, which was copied
from a Massachusetts statute. Upon
all judgments with costs not exceed
ing 500, stay of execution is
granted for three months; upon all
exceeding 500 six months. All
Latin terms have been excluded
except those which. have from long
use become generally known, as
for example hobeas corpus. 1t has
been the aim of the Commissioners
to make their work simple, clear
and explicit, and save in cases
where recommendations shall
chance to conflict with public policy
we doubt whether the Legislature
will improve upon it, by modifying
OF changing it.