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Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-06-26

Elsewhere we copy from the Eliza
der journal, an expression of senti-
mcnt on Congressional candidates,
favoring Hon. VIM. Larrabee, prim-
arily, if he will permit the use Of his
name, and secondarily, Hon. G. r.
Granger, the presiding Judge of the
Circuit Court for this District. The
West Union Gazette of last week,
made a similar expression, except
that it placed Judge Granger first,
and endorsed him even more heart
lily than the Journal does. These
endorsements are noteworthy because
in each of these counties persons are
named as candidates who possess
more or less of strength and merit.
We interpret them rs indicating that
county lines are not to be in this can
vass, as in others, heretofore, insur-
mountable barriers, across which del
egates will watch each other with
jealous eyes, fearful lest local or per-
sonal interests may gain or lose by
Il calm consideration of the merits of
candidates.
If this is fair Interpretation, then
the way begins to open for a union
among the Northern counties. And
ifthere is an approach to such an
agreement, we are sure the Southern
counties will say, in spirit of can
dor and fairness, eve are willing to
accept. endorse and elect your candi-
date, just as heartily as you have
heretofore accepted, endorsed and
elected our candidates." Buchanan
and Dcl;fware counties, especially,
will not forget that when, four years
ago, their candidate, Mr.. Donnan had
succeededin obtsining a small MAORI
ty Of the votes cast, an attempt was
made by rapid change of votes be-
fore the result was formally announce
ed, to deprive him Of rights already
won, it was these same northern
counties that prevented the consm-
nation of what was deemed political
thimble-riggery. Although the con-
testing candidate was northern man,
delegates from the north then said
'Nlr. Donnan has the nomination
fairly, and he shall not be cheated
out of it. We can change our votes
as fast as they can" TO our person.
al knowledge these expressions were
made to Mr.. ID. in person. We re-
peat that. Buchanan and Delaware
counties cannot forget this; and we
believe that they will be governed by
a sense of justice, and give a hearty
support to any candidate who can Sc
cure majority of the votes of the
four northern counties.-Decorah
Republican.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-06-26

We copy in another columna por-
ton of a strong article upon the Con-
gressional situation, from the DEBORAH
Republican and we ask for it the
candid consideration of the Rcpubli-
cans of our county. We believe
that they will admit the .jnsticc of
its conclusion, that if the northern
counties come into the convention
practically united upon a good and
true man for the nomination for Con-
grcsS, a sense of obligation and fair
ness will compel the southern coun-
ties to, not only acccdc to such NOM
nation, but to work with all their
energies for the election of the candi-
date. We have faith that our neigh
bors ut the north will accommodate
their conflicting claims. We know
that much of the factional element
from that region, which in times past
have made our Congressional con-
vcntions resemble bear gardens, has
sloughed off first into the Liberal par
ty, and may now be found in the new
organization which serves as 4 mask
ed battery for the democracy. The
effect of this is shown in the more
dignitied and moderate tone of the
discussion of claims, and the entire
ly unobjectionable character of the
candidates offered. All this is prom
ising of harmony among our friends
at the north. But if these signs are
deceptive and they come to the con-
vention rent by divisions, gangrened
by jealousies and full of fight, they
cannot expect. that other portions of
the district will step in to weight the
scale for either faction. 1t will in
that case be clearly the duty of the
convention to make selection of a
good and strong candidate without
regard to the claims of any locality or
section.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-06-26
For Congress.

The Elkadcr Journal discussing
the Congressional problem, makes
the following complimentary refer
ancc to two gentlemen from that por-
ton of the district, whose names have
been used in connection with the
nomination
"No better, thorough, broad
minded business member could
be chosen than Hon. VIM. Larrabee,
though it is well understood by his
nearest friends that he prefers not to
have his name used in that connection
ut all. Another. who would make an
exceptionally strong candidate, as
well as faithful member, is Judge
c. 7. Granger, of Waukon. We well
know that he will not like to
be talked Of as candidate.
1t is quite likely he will
regard his unexpired term on the
bench a sufficient excuse for refusing
nomination in any event. We, how
ever, quite agree with Observer
who gave his views last week, because
man is not figuring candidate this
year is no reason why he should not
be nominated. In fact, whoever APP
pears to be very anxious for the hon
ors will be quite likely to miss
them. There will be no scramble be-
tween good men, hence the
way is open for very considcratc
and judicious choice.
Referring to the above the DEBORAH
Republican after indicatingits doubts
of Mr.. Larrabce's strength, on account
of his railroad record in the Lcgisla-
ture, endorses the character and abil-
ity of Judge Granger in the follow
ing terms:
On the other hand Judge Granger,
whom the journal does not endorse
too highly, in our judgment could Sc
cure Il strong support in all these
counties. No objection could be
brought against him, except possibly
that he is a young man, untried in leg
islative offices. But his career as Judge
has been such as to win the conf
dence Of the people in his integrity
and ability. We do not assume in
this, or any of our remarks, to author
itatively speak for any one lbut oursel-
YES but We are greatly mistaken if
there is any other candidate suggested
whose Misunderstanding aside all
home preferences and candidates.
would be so satisfactory to the Re
publicans of Winneshick, in whose
favor so much can be said, and
against whom the opposition can find
so little. In this campaign these are
positive merits which cannot be over
looked.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-06-26

School FUND.-Under the present
law counties having any of the per-
manent school fund i'll their posses
sion are required to pay interest upon
it, whether it is loaned or not.
Counties pay the State eight per cent,
but loan the fund for ten. This he
ing the case, of course counties don't
want to keep any Of the money on
hand unemployed, and OH Tuesday
Scott county returned to the State
Auditor five thousand dollars, and
Clinton county fifteen hundred, which
will be transferred to some other coun-
ty, where it can be loaned more read
lily. In anticipation of such con-
tingency, the Auditor issued clrcu-
lar few days since, directing coun-
ties desiring any of this money to
make application to him. Already
he has received applications amount
ing in the aggregate to about fifty
thousand dollars, and only about a
dozen counties have yet been heard
from.-Burlingto n Gazette.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-06-26
The Mount Pleasant Journal tells

The Mount Pleasant Journal tells
an amusing anecdote of the Anti
monopoly convention held in that
place last week. One of the delegates
wanted the convention to adopt his
ideas on finaucc. Another delegate
objected to this for the reason as he
said, that there were hundred differ
ant opinions on the subject enter
tanned by that body. AS there were
but about sixty delegates present,
that would be nearly two opinions to
the man. The State convention of
the party, has done better. It has
furnished a finance plank which is
readily converted into contraction or
expansion, or both or neither as the
reader prefers.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-06-26

THE Fayctte Union attributes the
discrepancies and confusion in the
package of Dubuque Heralds sent to
West Union, to the drunkenness of
the Herald mailing clerk. The U,.-
ion editor has had experience enough
in Democratic newspaper Offices to
reason logically and uncrringly from
effect to cause in cases of this kind.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-06-26

Right under the Polar star ma y
now be seen at midnight, with the
naked eye, or better still with a good
opera glass, a small, hazy light about
as large as horse-chcstnut, with Il
brighter point of light on one edge of
it. This insignificant affair is very
fairsized comet, neverseen before that
any one knows of, and which is ap-
preaching us with astonishing rapid
ty. About the close Of July or the
beginning of August it will make a
splendid display in the western sky.
Science is greatly obliged for it's I'M
expected visit. The study of comets
has been advancing in its results re-
markably of late, and our astrono-
mers only need "A few more specimens
for spectroscopic analysis to solve
very interesting problems concern
ing these fiery Arabs Of the sky
REGISTER.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-06-26

On Saturday, the Supreme Court
at Des Moines rendered au important
decision in the case of Brown Il Sui
ly VS.. Painter. The plaintiffs pur-
chased at tax sale several lots in Des
Moines county, the property Of deten-
dant, Il woman. In due time they re-
ccivcd a Treasurcr's deed, but left
Mrs. Painter in possession of the
property for five years, and then
brought suit to GUST her. The stat
utes distinctly declare that the title
can be acquired in three years by tax
purchase, but the Court held that by
permitting the defendant to have
peaceable possession during that time,
the plaintiffs were declared from action
to recover. Heretofore this law has
been construed as almost entirely in
the interest of the tax purchaser;
this ruling shows that it cuts both
WAYS,
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-06-26

TIE Democ rats of Iowa are an
anomaly among their brethren in the
country. In no State, save Iowa, arc
the Democrats called Anti-Monops.
In no other State have they eat dirt
to such an extent rs to 60 back on
their national name. In but one
county in the State, viz: Dubuque,
have they declined to assume alias
Anti-Monop. In this state of affairs
can dissenting Republicans honestly
claim that their course is productive
of anything but re-instating the De-
mocracy.-O ttump0 Courier.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-06-26

There is some curiosity expressed
as to where the "ncw" party got its
name "anti-monopoly." 1t is discov-
cred to be derived from the fact that
the Democrats are to "monopolize"
all the offices, and the liberals are to
'"ante."- West Union Gazette.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-06-26
THE CANDIDATES,

Mr.. Weart is more widely known
in Iowa than the BULLETIN, and those
prominent men and the newspapers
that have endorsed him know better
than our contemporary that he is
competent to fill the position of Su-
premc Court Rcporter.-C onservu-
tire.
We may add for the benefit of our
cotemporary's argument, that Mr..
Weart has been endorsed and NOM
mated by the Autobiography State
Convention, as a candidate for the
office of Reporter of the Supreme
Court. Notwithstanding this we re-
iterate what we intimatcd last week,
that the nomination of Mr.. Weart
for an office requiring the high quail
itications of the one in question is so
utterly uniting and inappropriate as
to be absurd, if not ludicrous. 1t is
such a nomination as proves incon-
testibly that theparty that makes it is
unworthy the confidence of the peo-
pie; an organization, as exemplificd
in the action Of its leaders, designed
merely to grab the offices. Not that
Mr.. Weart is bad man: on the con-
trary, he is good fellow and excel
lent citizen. Not that he is unfit for
any position; he is an excellent keep
er Of minutes and Il fair accountant,
but he is no more equal to the duties
of the Office for which he was nomin-
ated the other day by the Anti-Mo-
mop State Convention, than he would
be to fill the chair of Professor of
Law in the State University.
To properly perform the duties of
Reporter of the Supreme Court, re-
quires at least fair legal talent, learn
ing and experience. To show how
important this is, it is only necessary
to state that some of our Supreme
Judges have been unwilling to en-
trust their decisions to the hands of
a second party, however able, pre-
fcrring to be their own Reporters.
Again the position has always been
held by men Of acknowledged legal
ability, some of them in the first rank
Of attorneys in the State. Yet they
have not given perfect satisfaction in
all eases, and the proposition was
seriously discussed in the Legislature
and Code Commission of abolishing
the office of Supreme Court Reporter
and rcmanding its duties to the
Judges. Now what promise does
Weart give of properly filling a
place ofwhich the duties are no cx-
acting? What standing has he as
an attorney? What figure does he
cut in our courts? Who entrusts
him with the management of import
ant cases or indeed any eases? From
his knowledge of the law and expert
ence in practice of it, what kind of a
statement of the points of an intricate
case would those best acquainted
with him, look for at his hands? The
more his lack of qualifications is con-
sidcrcd in connection with his aspi-
rations, the more ridiculous do the
latter appear. The Conservative
points to the endorsement Of Weart's
qualifications by "prominent men and
newspapers" in other parts of the
State. Why 60 abroad for this en-
dorsement? Is it not because it
cannot be had at home? While all
respect Mr.. Weart as man and citi-
zen, we doubt if there is an attorney
in Independence who would candidly
say, that he believes that Jas. M.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-06-26
ID. w. Adams of Waukon writes

d. w. Adams of Waukon writes
to the Lansing Mirror, as follows.
"FRIEND MEFcALF:-Vario pa
pers in this district have mentioned
my name in connection with Con
gressional matters this fall. Please
to say that this has been done with
out my consent, as my time is fully
occupied in work more agreeable.
and | hope more useful, than q polit-
zeal canvass of the Third Congress
sional District. Respectfully yours.
DUDLEY w. ADAMS"
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-06-26

commerce OF the country, and be
equitably distributed among the sew
cral States.
5. That tariffs and all other modes
Of taxation should be imposed upon
the basis Of revenue alone, and be SO
adjusted as to yield the minimum
amount required for the legitimate
expenditure of the government faith
fully and economically administered,
and that taxation to an extent neccs-
sary to the accumulation of surplus
revenue in the Treasury, subjects the
people to needless burdens and af.
tords a temptation to extravaganza
and official corruption.
6. That railroads and all other cor
porations for pecuniary profit should
be rendered subscrvient to The public
good; that we demand such constitu-
tional and necessary legislation upon
this subject; both state and national
as will effcctually secure the indus
trial and producing interests of the
country against Ill forms of corpo-
rate monopoly and cxtortion, and
that the existing railroad legislation
of this State should faithfully be en-
forced, until experience may have
demonstrated the propriety and JUS
tice of its modification.
Z. That while demanding that
railroads be subject to Legislative con-
troll, we shall discountcnance any ac-
ton on this subject, calculated to re-
tard the progress of railroad enter
priscs or work injustice to those in
valuable auxiliarics to commerce and
civilization.
8. That the limitation of the pres
idency to one term, and the election
of President, Vice-Presidcnt and U.
S. Senators by direct popular vote,
and a thorough reform of our civil.
service to the end that capacity and
fidelity be made the essential qualif-
cation for election and appointment
to office, are proposed reforms which
meet our hearty endorsement.
8. That we demand such modi-
tication of the patent laws of the
United States AS shall destroy the
monopoly now enjoyed by the manu-
f,cturers of agricultural and other
implements of industry.
10. That the personal liberty and
social rights of the citizens should
not be abridged or controlled by leg
islative enactment except in so far AS
may be necessary to promote the
peace and welfare Of society.
II. That holding in grateful re.
membrancc the soldiers and sailors
who fought our battles and by whose
heroism the nation was preserved, we
insist that Congress shall equalizc
the bounties and grant to each one of
them or to his widow and children, a
homestead of one hundred and sixty
acres Of land from the inappropriate
ed domain Of the country.
THE CANDIDATES.
Secretary of Statc,-Daniel Nor
gan, of Mahaska.
AUDITOR. NJ. King, of Dubuque
county.
Treasurer. w. Barnes, of Bur
lington. 81
Attorney General, j. T. Keatlcy,
of POttawattamie-
Clerk of Supreme Court,-Gco. w.
Ball, of Polk.
Reporter of Supreme Court. NJ.
Weart, of Buchanan.
Register of State Land Oflicc,-M.
Ro1armiol IF Story
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-06-26

the House some time ago, under the
indcfatigable labors and faithful lead.
ship ofMr. Chaffce, the Delegate, who
has done work enough to make hall
dozen states, but the prospect is
that the Senate will not reacllit this
session. fit does, the people of the
Territory may set the result down
chiefly to the skillful and unweary
ing efforts, and popular qualities OF
MIR. Chaflee, whose straightforward
honesty, libcrality Of opinion, and de
votion to the interests of Colorado
have won for him the general respec,
and good will of the members Of botl
Houses.
A BIG THING.
The report of the investigating
committee into District affairs, shows
that we have the biggest thing out
in the shape of a debt. Our Boss has
run us under to the tune of morethar
50 100000, so that we had verify
been better as sheep without a shep
herd; awful as that would have beer
"a bad pun, though the debt is fal
from being pun-y, as they who have
to pay it confess, with pungency
of language that is Undesirable
The city debt is larger than the pull
lie debt was, when Governor Shop
herd was a boy, and yet the city pa
pers say we are proud of him, whicl
is one of the most remarkable case.
of being ''poor and proud" that We
ever heard of. A small city, mostl,
of clerks, and owing sum whicl
staggered the nation in Andrew
Jackson's day-thisis gorgeous. Ano
the work of Alcck Shepherd. Prouo
of him! Heavens! we have twent,
one million of reasons for our pride
and each one cost dollar. Whew!!
We can hardly realize that we are Sc
soon zone and twenty"
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-06-26
A SPASM OF VIRTUE.

Poor Mr.. Cannon, of Utah, has
been here since December, occupy.
ing seat in Congress. He owns up
to four wives, whom he supports and
acknowledges openly, as his predc-
ccssors have done heretofore. The
men with only one wife now make a
point on him for immortality, and are
greatly concerned for their own NOR
ais, as a consequence of the contain
ination from associating with him.
T'is nice question, and has been,
since the days of Abraham, but hav-
ing accepted many wived Utah in the
aggregate, and rs a whole, and fel-
lowshippcd Brigham Young as a
magistrate, and sat with the represen-
tatives of polygamy year in and year
out, and allowed the Senate Chaplain
to go out and meet on an equal plat
form the most married of all the Nor
mons; having conceded to Jacob and
Solomon. and many other quadrupled
married men, a respectable niche ev-
ell in sacred history, it is a little hard
on Mr.. Cannon to be singled out as
an unworthy associate, while certain
other men who do not support their
extra wives, arc allowed Fellowship
without inquiry, and harder still
when we reflect that Cannon does no
violence to his religion or his con-
science, and the other fellows do
both, unless they are hypocrites.
We do not defend polygamy, but
think this man is by no means so
much more of sinner than many
others whose notorious practices are
utterly unnoticed, though they carry
the evidences of sensuality on their
faces.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-06-26
THE STATE OF COLORADO.

AS usual, at the close of sessions,
many measures of a doubtful charac-
ter, and i'll considered, go rushing
through, while others of merit and
real Importance, to which much time
and labor have been devoted, get
crowded off in one House or the 9th
er, and are lost. There is the bill
for admitting Colorado-the creating
Of a new state, and the confering upon
an intelligent, entcrprising, and loyal
people, the duty and right Of self
government. This measure passed
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-04-21
GoLyG 10 BED.

We should never go to bed, with hope for
rest, sleep, and perfect repose, until F" al
ready" The preliminaries for retirement are
all just as important as are those for the days
duties. We must not 60 to bed with an over
loaded stomach, in an anxious or troubled
state Of mind, with cold extremities, or with
out anticipating and responding to the calls Of
nature. Before fire, or in q stove-heated
room, is not the best way to get warm for q
nights sleep. We should take such vigorous
exercise as VIII give quick circulation to the
blood. and mot depend on artificial, but on
natural heat Attention 10 all these things
should be followed by such devotional e1er-
cises as VIII bring all the feelings, emotions,
and sentiments into accord with the Divine
viii, subduing passion, removing hatred,
malice. iealousy, revenge, and opening the
portals Of heaven 70 all who seek rest, peace,
and sweet repose. lE .c5L.,
Its happy custom with many to conclude
/ the evenings proceedings by singing sweet
quiet hymn-sfThe day e past and gone, ete
(which brings all present into dengntiu
union with each other and with " Our fathei
which art in Heaven go
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-04-21

-.
Atianne coast ana guf and ~ the ryers And
akes--with their fncrtzsiug agricultural, MANI
factdring. commercial and mineral interestA and
with All thk sccnmni4tfns md dlversifsd fndus-
uiss OF numan LIFE. e1-ss lts 20.
1ake ne ae pstss 81 Oe1sress for the LIST fonr-
H. y 1917, me tney VIII compare in ability ana
-. s.sn we eeeates q any period o. roar-
= .ne olgAnifation Of our Govern
- = trne that The ioss through
~ ee.sleAsioh Of oorernnsnf On ezra whom the
snoan. 81 money eoiieetsa and diseufsed % taken
~ as eeen iess since 1850 than ip any
iolsl psl.ooi eaeT lnis1i evidence that honesty
ssa 10y. - Ven - ABILITY and learning,
nv s,' nv IRON an ons men.
TIE PRESS As An fsDEx % PBoeRRss.
would any one wish 70 see The advance the peo-
PIE OF this country hsss fnads In learning and In
tslligeneei let them lock at number Of the Epss-
ing Poa now, and any number OF any daily paper
Forty years ego. n ,-,-.,-, - q. = -s..fs ~
There 70 about az much reading matter In one
number OF TIE Evsnfn9 Pcn now as there was IN
Al the numbers Of Q paper for half . year then.
Insn the papers. were barren Of all local news.
Fne foreign news WAS disposed Of IN few lines;
AND Is Tor anything OF scientino character the
papers were blank. There was Tho Poets
Corner, 3" long story OF love sud murder, o col
umn Of rSeiected hfsceliany, y and ap unimpoft-
ant editorial. have Shsfcre me the hrst number
o. the Morning Herald ei May 0, 1855, and Il 10
ABOUT as much Ike the Herald OF to-day as the
toy-pepy 10 Ike the man. The paper iE lkx1s, and
the Foreign News" occupies half o column. The
press tells the rapid tncreass and the wonderful
progress msde in our land. In 1910 there were
twenty-five daily papers in the United States.