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Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-11-20
Rather Sharp Practice.
The following article is clipped
from the Washington Chronicle.

The following article is clipped
from the Washington Chronicle:
"Some weeks ago Postmaster Gen.
eral Jewell, for cause, removed an
Iowa special agent named H. G. Van
Leuven, and has since received
large numer of voluminous kilograms
parporting to have been signed by
various Iowa Congressman, insisting
upon Van Leuven's reinstatement.-
The imperative and otherwise extra
ordinary language of these telegraph
communications awakened suspicion
as to their authorship, and Governor
Jewell was, on Thursday, informed
by letter from Congressman Pratt
that his name, which was appended
to most of them, was used without
his knowledge, and that he never
sent any message on the subject
All these long kilograms were sent as
collect messages, and were duly paid
for by the Postotfice Department on
receipt. One of them contained
nearly two hundred words"
Van Leuven's reluctance to acqui-
esce quietly in his removal does not
surprise us. We know something,
also, Of his achievements in the line
ofcorrespondence, and how Congress-
men and Senators have been worried
by it, but we are surprised and anu
sed to hear that Van has attempted
to bring down the Postmaster Con
eral with his verbose and stilted epis-
ties. 1t is just possible that his
successful importantly in the past
has turned his head. Its not among
the least of the merits of the new
POSTMASTER General, that he is proof
against even such q bore as Van
Leuven.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-11-20
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Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-11-20
Repuhlican majority. 1920

Republican majority, 2s,2o2. The
foregoing table includes, on the Re-
publican side, 1877 votes in Mitchell
and l6 in Scott returned as cast for
Joshua T. Young, and 1878 in Van
Buren,, for Josiah I. Kou,ad, which
Mr.. Young of course loses in the off,
cial canvass. Mr.. Morgan's vote in
Hamilton is returned for David G.
Morgan, instead of David Morgan.
The Republican net gain over last
year is some 1900, but the total vote
is about 1000 lighter.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-11-20
INTER-OCEAN,
119 Lake St., Chicago
Administrators Sale.

NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned
~ was on the 10th day Of November, 1874. duly
appointed by the Circuit Court OF Buchanan coun-
ty Iowa, and has qualified Ms Administrator Of
ty Iowa, deceased All persons indebted to the
estate are requested to make immediate payment
to the undersigned, and those having claims
against the same will present them duly authenti-
Gated to said court for allowance.
j. B. DONNAN. Administrator.
DATED November 10, 1874. 2W17
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-11-20
SHERIFF'S SALE.

10y VIRTUE OF an execution issued out Of and
ID under the seal OF the Detrict Court OF Blu
chanan county, Iowa. in favor Of Bennett Wooster.
and against the goods and chattels lands and ten
ements Of Thos. Burial and Louise " Burial,
have levied upon the following described property.
viz:
Commencing at the northeast corner OF the south
east. i Of the southeast, \ Of Sec. 81, Twp. 81,
Range TO- running thence south l4li rods, thence
rods, thence south 81 rods to place Of beginning.
Which property az above described will offer
for sale at Public Auction, ut the Court House. In
the city Of Independence, on Saturday. the 18th
day of December A. d. 1874. at 2 O'Clock. p. NJ.
Of said day to the highest bidder to satisfy said
execution and costs
GEORGE o. FAIR. Sheriff.
Sheriff s ONCE, Independence, Iowa, Nov Is, "a.
Us. WOODWARD, Airy for Plf. 2wl7
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-11-20
Qllt Bnlltti'l:
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 20, 1874.

THE Dubuque Telegraph objects
to Governor Carpenters Thanksgiv-
ing proclamation, and declines to
publish it because it is ''too verbose"
Next we will have the Herald de-
nouncing lying.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-11-20
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Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-11-20

TIKI New York iron merchants are
taking action to secure modification
Of the tariff on all interests.
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Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-11-20

WERK q Co.'s candle and soap
factory at Cincinnati. was destroyed
by fire on the 9th. Loss $l25, 900;
insurance 100000.
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Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-11-20

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Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-11-20
O@Oial Vote OF Iowa.

The following is the vote cast for
Secretary of State at the recent cleo
ton.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-11-20
In Literature,
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y. b. X A n DY.

Light Brahmas, Dark Brahmas. Partridge Coch-
ms Game Bantams. Houdons. White Leghorns.
Golden Spangled Polands. Golden Pheasants, and
Dark Spanish
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The Leading Republican Paper in
The Northwest.
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Its columns are carefully guarded against obec-
tiOnable matter. and every effort is made to rem
der it pleasant and profitable companion to the
home fireside
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-11-20

"a Repository Of Fashion, Pleasure, and
Instruction."
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THE COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT

sible is done to make the MARKET REPORTS
such as the FARMERS and BUSINESS MEN Of
the Northwest can RELY UPON.
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DID, ONE PRICE TO ALL Ge 4
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NEW ORLEANS Sept 20, lSIs
CAPT TRYoN j, WOODWARD,
Agent Maguire's Medicines.
No D MaCaz ne street:
ESTEEMED SIR:-From feeling of heartfelt graf
itudc and a general sense OF duty, am plumpteu
to address You and respectfully beg to give you
voluntary and brief statement OF my past ana pres
ont state of health. CUSDRANGO LIVER AND BLOOD
BITTEas AND SARsAPARlLLA Tonic. MY health 10Y
wears has been bad, but from the commencement. OF
Tins wear rapidly declined, forcing me TO abandon
All character of business; and upon becoming com
pleteIy parayzed in my right arm and with my
whole right side threate ed, L became helpless anu
homeless indeed. thougl attended upon by the mos
skiilful physicians OF his and other States ana
cities with no benefit and, In fact. my own meet "a,
cal knowledge forces me TO realize the iaet tls -,
less some change and improvement took place soon
with me would shortly die, and made pa! 49,,
earthly arrangement accordingly, When " = 100
provdential circumstances ssS eIee'eu 80 ~ s-ar
met you about A month ago and, from your 80,
arou. sympaihy was induced ito crafty you, oh'
with no hone or confidence OF beDent u mssen
only try the Cundnrango' ana J" os, entirely
rs,nred 10 rrrfect health. and that ny the use oi
bnt ON. boiile of the CUsDURASGo LIVER -. 49,
: n ,oD BfTFERs and SARsAPARfLlA Iof"F Ill
49, a renewed and resurrecled Les. aud VII
- nv dear sir, he grateful IN my remehoIA.uh
,r vou for the kind interest ana generous -
hy,xn me in nv wretched helplessness, and n
CONVINCED that to the use Of Cunderango ano "
vine Providence through yeu, am indebted i0H
new lease Of life. ,,hiiea
lion OF my case be made; and by my happy experr,-
epce none ueed despair. and that through Wv, -
the use Of Cundurango. they may also 1 n st.sif
Sas ded With respect sad gratitude, l remain
no1rs trulv' etc. rios. NJ. LOGAN. in. NJ u.
NKw ORLEANS, Sept ~ ISIS
We tho UNDERSIGNED, being personally acqEainieo
,ritb Dr Iovap cheerfully certify that the sooss
stafemert q true and correct n every PerSatsA'
| GOODWIN.
| DAN'L HICEAR
Sold ty Cerser& Thomas, hoesl.Hna-
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"THF WORLD" AED IT. WORK.

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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-09-01
COURT JOURNAL.
A Speech from the President of
Extraordinary Length and
- Depth. -
He ExOnerates Himself and BIanles


He ExOnerates Himself and BIanles
the Committee.
New BEDFORD, Aug. Sl.-President
Grant left Msrtha's Vineyard this morning
for New Bedford. The Committee OF Re
ception and Of Escort, representing the
camp-meeting association, waited upon the
President at the cottage of Bishop Haven,
and he was addressed by Rev. DIR. Talbot
as follows: ave desire to express our graft
fication at your visit, Mr.. President, and
we hope you have enjoyed the hOSpitaiities
which the Vineyard has been able to offer
tn You. II is our prayer that the blessings
of God may attend you and bring you
safely TO your home
In reply, the President said: l am very
much Obliged, gentlemen, for the invitation
which YOU extended 10 me. l have enjoy
ed the trip with unusual interest, as much
Of the excursion has carried me over terri
tory with which was not previously ac-
quainted. Ny reception on this camp
meeting ground and my entertainment and
the exercises here have been very gratify-
ing TO me. Indeed l am sorry so much
trouble has been taken for my reception,
but il was the fault of the committee and
not any fault of mine, as all the entertain
ments have been forced upon me. / have
been met at every town of my visit with
some kindness, for which l am gratided.
On arriving here Mayor Richmond in
trodueed the President in a brief speech o.
welcome and the President responded, ex.
pressing his thanks more briefly still
About two thousand people then shOol
hands with the President, after which the
PARTY took dinner and this afternoon left IL
| a special train for Newport.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-09-01
LOUISIANA.
Conflicting Rumors from Red
River.
An Unconarmed Horror.

SHREVEPORT, August 31.-The air Is full
of TumOrs concerning the COnshatta trou-
bles, but none of them can be traced to a
reliable source. A gentleman who left
Conshatta yesterday morning reports all
quiet, and the citizens were discussing the
propriety of removing the prisoners to
Shreveport. 1t is reported to-day that the
prisoners were intercepted near Mansfield
by a party of Texans and hung, but the
driver of the Mansfield stage, which has
just arrived, pronOunces the report entirely
unfOunded.
The Times las just received tie follow
ing from Menden: A gentleman just up from
Red river SAYS that the company OF men
who started to Shreveport with the Con
shatta prisoners, were oVertaken twenty
three miles below Shreveport, Sunday eve
ming about o'clock, by forty or fifty armed
men supposed to be Texans, from beyond
the Sabine, who took the prisoners out Of
the hands of the guard and killed Homer,
Switchell, Bob Devices and Frank Edger-
ton on the spot. The other three, Howell,
Hilland and WelleS escaped, but were re
captured and are supposed to have shared
the same fate.
The prisoners reques' ell 70 be taken 10
Shreveport and selected the men to take
charge of the company that was to guard
them. Every precsution was taken that
was believed necessary to insure their safe
ty. The citizens were satisfied With ssSQr-
ances that they vyoaIst laare tEse State. and
did not desire to take harsh measures. The
Texans sYore that they did not intend to
have such damn scOundrels hunting homes
in their State. The gentleman from whom
we gather this information SAYS he saw the
dead bodies of the three first mentioned
parties.
This dispatch is not generally credite d
here, as various parties have araived to-day
from Mansfield, KeOchi and Kingston, who
must have passed near the scene of the
murders this morning, and they bring no
information on the subject. Strongl hopes
are entertained that this report, like the ear
lier ones, may prove untrue.
Later.
SHREVEPORT, La, Aug. 3l.-Reports
Just received tend to confirm the Menden
dispatch to the Times and leave little room
for doubt, that the Conshatta prisoners
were murdered at McFarland'S plantation
thirty-five miles below here on. the east
side of Red River, and rear the boundary
line between BaSsier and Red River Par
iSheS.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-09-01
AMarion ConntY FIend.

casper lcAllll AAcAaA.Af -A"1 ~ 50
We have Just learned the particulars 0i
an outrage which was perpetrated week
or more ago, which, for iendishness and
brutality, almost equals the dOings Of the
Pomeroy boy in Boston. A little three
year old boy Of Mr.. Jones Beene wandered
off from home and went to the school house
where his uncle, Nr. LoUlie Beene, was
teaching near Battle Creek Mines Ar.
Beene started the child back home, short
distance, alone, when he was intercepted
by a negro girl about l. years old, who
lived near by. and who caught him and
and beat him in a horrible manner with
sharp rock. Mr.. Beene heard the
cries of the child and went and found him
living on the ground in an almost insensi-
bic condition. aud carried him home. Some
other negro children who witnessed the as
sanlt. informed Mr.. Beene what the negro
Girl had done, and the girl herself confessed
that she tried to kill the child, and gave as
areason that she wanted TO kill white
child. The child's face, head and bacS
were cut and bruised in a terrible manner,
and was covered with gore. The negro
girl was whipped severely several times,
but she remained perfectly obstinate, and
remarked that she would take hundred
lashes any time to kill white child. The
little child is improving.