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Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-10-29

The Daily State Journal published at
Des Moines has cease TO be, for lack of
patronage and because of the nOn-arpear-
ancc of inducements held out by certain
parties. Mr.. BlaIn, the publisher, an
nounces the demise of the Journal in il
card in the State Register, and intimates
that cat the proper time, he may tell II
plain, unvarnishcd tale" of the outside
history of the enterprise.
The John A. Porter prize of $3.50 at
Yale, has bccn awarded to Charles w.
Guernsey, of Dubuque, Iowa, graduate
from the Theological Seminary this year
Judge Thaycr, of the Clinton Age is
the Democratic Representative elect from
Clinton county. Judge Thaycr is an able
gentleman, and the Democracy could have
no representative in the Legislature who
would do them greater honor
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-10-29
TIE Dubuque Herald, with a veh

The Dubuque Herald, with vehe.
mcnce Of assertion, which is itself
suspicious, protests that Cooley never
directly or indirectly paid that con
Germ one dollar, or one cent, for its
influence. Ordinarily 4 denial of this
kind would be accepted as final, bu,
unfortunately for the Herald its gen
eral reputation for mendacity and
unscrupulousness excludes it from
this style of vindication. It will
need something else than simple as
Sertion to convince intelligent men
that a pupil and disciple of the no
torious Storey will not adopt the
thrifty style of journalism peculiar
to the Storean school, when occasion
offers, or deny it when necessary
But on the superstition that the denia!
of commerce with Cooley was en-
titled to credit, the Herald proceeds
to weakenit by the astounding declar
alton that "no man, living or dead O.
can say truthtully that the. course OF
that paper has ever been influenced
by the consideration of money or any
other valuable" We turn that out
as monumental specimen of cheek.
without a parallel.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-10-29
High Ereights.

The managers of three great trunk
lines of railroad leading from Chica-
90 to the seaboard, held Il conference
in New York, a few days since, the
result Of which was an agreement
to immediately advance the rates Of
freight from 25 to 33 per cent. higher
than the summer schedule, and after
the close of navigation to send them
up still higher; in fact, to figure
one hundred per cent. above the sum-
mer rate for the fourth class. The
burden imposed by This nothing less
than monstrous rapacity, fails mainly
upon the great producing States of
the Northwest, and will be just so
much filched out of the pockets of
their people by the grasping railroad
monopolies of the East. Iowa, Hi
nois, Wisconsin and Minnesota have
statutes regulating and restricting tbs
railroads within their borders, but
this legislation is inadequate in case
like this, and the necessity for Ma
tional supervision and control Of rail-
roads is brought into sharp relief
The Dubuque Times, from which
we collate the above facts, well
says:
"Thc action of those four great
Western States in restricting rates to
q reasonable maximum, finds the
amplest warrant in this new combi-
nation of the great track lines, as
without the restrictive laws the local
lines would no doubt join the combi-
nation. There is injustice to capital
that western railroad investments
should be restricted, while those of
the east permitted, to be Jaw nnto
themselves. 1t Is this very state Of
things that calls loudly for national
intervention in the way Of ''regulat-
ing commerce among the States"
to the end that the people in every
portion of the country, may stand on
an equality OF rights, pecuniary as
well as political"
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-10-29
ONE of Iowa's heroine

ONE of Iowa's heroines lives at
Keokuk, and her name Is Mrs. John
Henry. She and her husband kept a
private boarding house, and during
State Fair week was SO overrun
with patrons that Mr., and Mrs.
Henry made bed on the parlor floor,
and there sought to enjoy natures
sweet restorer-balmy sleep" Mr..
Henry himself suffering with the
erysipe|ps ~ the lower limbs, and is
nearly if not quite a cripple ln con,
sequence. The remainder of the
story we tell in the language OF the
cute CITY,: Sometime toward
morning Mr.. Henry opened his eyes
to discover a man standing over him
with drawn pistol, and another
stranger in the room about to inves-
tigatc the contents of the bureau
drawers. Mr.. Henry threw his hand
up and knocked the pistol aside,
which the burglar discharged on the
instant, evidently with the intention
of killing or wounding Mr.. Henry
The report of the weapon awoke
Mrs. Henry, who appeared on the
scene and played thereafter the most
prominent part. She comprehended
the situation at glance, and gather-
ed a chair, went for 'em,' and al
though the pistol OF one Of the thieves
was repeatedly leveled at her, she
pressed the auemy so bravely and
determincdly that they finally backed
out of the room into the hall, and
when the front door was reached,
made I. retreat as sudden as it was IN
glorious. She Describes the men as
being well-lressed. They eaph hid
a handkerchief tied around the lower
portions Of their faces as 4 kind of
disguise: Mrs: Henry, who is 4 little
woman, modest, yet quite aiiahle.
woHld not be taken as one with grit
enough 10 do as she did. She said
to our reporter that slp bad no fear
of the burglars or their weapons; her
only thought was for her husband,
whom she knew to be helpless, and
Il defence of him was the impulse that
moved Eer to battle so bravcly"
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-10-29
InAexible Justice.

When Secretary Bristow, some
months since, commenced his war
upon the thieves and plunderers who
had been defrauding the revenue,
journals in opposition to the admins
tration declared it a mere device to
influence the fall elections, and pre-
dicted that the prosecutions of the
whisky ring and dishonest officials
would never amount to anything and
be finally dropped after fictitious
show of zeal on the part of govern
ment agents. How wide their pre-
dictions were of the truth is shown
by the conviction. last week, of John
A. Joyce, Revenue Agent, and the
master spirit of the whisky ring. He
was found guilty on every count in
the indictment. The most elaborate
and complete arrangements were
made for his defense, the best coun-
sci employed and no money or labor
spared to make sure of his acquittal
but all to no purpose. The govern
ment is in earnest IN bringing to jus
tice the men who have robbed it,
and conspired against it, and Joyce
could not escape. The penalty on
each count in the Indictment is i'm,
prisonment for not less than six
months nor more than three years,
and fine of not less than $1,000 nor
more than $1,000. There being four
counts in the Indictment, Joyce will
get not less than two years in prison,
and have to pay a fine of not less
than $4,000.
The conviction of Joyce carries
CONSERVATION into the ranks of the
revenue thieves, and they are prepar-
ing to come down as gracefully as
possible, furnishing valuable informa,
ton which will lead to the detection
and punishment of other guilty par
ties.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-10-29

THE new Constitution of Alabama,
with one grain Of sense i'll repudiat-
ing the States rights hcresy, com
Dimes Objectionable features enough
TO show that the spirit of progress is
vet feeble in that State. 1t limits
taxation in such Il way as to make
the payment of the State debt impos-
slble, thus virtually, though indirect
ly, adopting the policy of reputation:
and worse than this, it practically
abolishes the system Of free schools.
In this latter regard, the lingering
Decentralization of slavery is manifest.
BY provision of her fundamental law,
Alabama repudiates the means OF
securing an intelligent, progressive
and virtuous population, with all the
advantages of material advancement
thereto attached. Her ruling class.
still indoctrinatcd with the traditions
of the slave era, propose to reduce
the mass of her citizens TO tic con
dition of serfs without education, eo
that they may be controlled as a
political machine by the privileged
few. 1t is the old story of wrong
and oppression triumphant through
enforced ignorance, slavery without
the name. 1t is the Legitimate results
of Democratic teachings and ascend
cncy, not only in Alabama but
wherever that party have free scope
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-10-29

ApHoros of the incense being
burnt by the Springfield (Mass.) he
pu6iicu. before the shrine of tn,
Adams family, the following god
joke is told on its editor, Samuel
Bowlcs:
"Thc other day, Sam Bowles went
to church, in Springfield, Mass, and
feeling the effect Of his severe editor
ml laborS of the week, fell to mapping
By-and-by he was awakened by the
preacher, who struck his desk and
shouted: "Who shall be able to
stand up in the presence Of the Lord
on that awful day." And Sam
Bowles, rising in his pew, remarked
"Charles Francis Adams is the only
man that can do it; and I nominate
him for the position
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-10-29

TIE Dubuque Times announced
last week the sale of the half interest
III that paper belonging to Jacob
Rich, and his retirement from the
chair editorial. The purchaser is
Mr.. II. a. Perkins, formerly Of the
Sioux City Jo,umoland present State
Printer, who jointly with Mr.. Wood
ruff will own and conduct the estab-
lishment hereafter. Although the
Times is left in excellent hands, we
regret the necessity that compels Mr..
Rich to retire from it. 1t never had
an ADLER editor, or one more consci-
entious and honorable in all his deal
ings with the public and his brethren
Of the press. re his skillful and ju-
dicious management mainly is due
the advancement of the Times to its
present position of influence and re-
spectability, not second to that OF
any journal in Iowa. He has made
it power for the dissemination Of
Republican principles that the party
has not been slow TO recognize and
applaud, and the infirmity OF body
that prevents him from continuing
in a position he is 80 well fitted to
adorn and honor, may be regarded
as 4 public misfortune. His success
or in the Times, Mr.. Perkins, is n
newspaper man of experience, ability
and success, who with his able coad-
tutor, Mr.. Woodruff, will not fail to
keep the paper up to its high stand
ard. We extend the right hand of
fa1lovSbin
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-10-29

VIRGINIA CRY, Nevada, was on
Tuesday visited by a most appalling
contlagration, involving the destruc.
ton of the entire business portion OF
the city, including the hotels, public
buildings, telegraph and express of.
fees, and business houses, and rend-
ering 10000 people homeless. The
extensive hosting works of the min
ing companies also suffered severely,
though portion of them was saved.
The total loss is estimated at s2,O0O,-
900, and a panic in mining stocks in
San Francisco was the result of the
disaster.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-10-29

Now that it is known beyond Il
peradventure, that the Republicans
in the next Legislature of Iowa will
elect the United States Senator, the
candidates for the position are emerg.
ing from their nebulous state, and the
discussion Of their several claims is
beginning to engage the attention OF
The Republican press. The names so
far suggested are Gov. kirkwood,
Hon. Hiram Price, Hon. Geo. W. Nc
Crazy, Gen. Belknap and Ex-senator
Harlan. The latter is not formally
announced as Il candidate, but the
authorized use of his name will prob
ably not long be delayed. There is
little doubt that among the consider
ations which prompted Mr.. Harlan's
return to Iowa, the design or oppor-
tunity for entering the Senatorial
race was not the least prominent
That candidate so weighted should
win is not, or should not be among
the possibilities, especially when pit
ted against men of unblemished char.
acter and record We notice among
the Washington dispatches to the
Chicago Tribune, that "a well known
politician who has held high Office y
right from Iowa, reports Gen. Belk-
nap as the "most prominent candidate
Tor the Senate" that his friends are
the best organized, and that, more
over, the President is for him. With
al these reputed advantages in his
1ayor, we do not imagine that Gen.
l;elkrap will step into Senator
Wright's shoes; nor do we think he
ought to. Gen. Beiknap is a COM
parative stranger to II large portion
of the people of Iowa, and neither by
demonstrated power and ability, or
tsnnwn craftsmanship, is he entitled
70 this sort Of recognition at the
Lands Of their representatives. Eth
>ser of the other candidates named
would do honor to the State and
She. selves in the office. Each has
acknowledged ability and fitness, and
4 clean personal record. While it
mDald be satisfied with either Price,
Kirkwood or McCrary, the BrLLLrIS
strongly inclines to the former.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-10-29
No Backward Step.

The vote OF the people ct Iowa on
the 10Th of this month was not by
any means tlattering showing tor
the license advocate. 1t is true the
Republicans did not make this one of
the issues OF the campaign, but the
Democracy did, and by the incorpo-
ration of license plank in the plat
form, the Opposition expected most
confidently to win. They made that
the issue of the campaign, and ex-
pected to secure u sufficient number
of members to bring about the repeal
of the present temperance law. The
result is an emphatic expression
against a charge, and if the members
elect heed the instructions Of their
constituency, they will steer clear of
law looking to license or free
whiskey, and stand squarely by the
law as it now is. The license men
may attempt to cover up their defeat
by attributing the result to other
issues, but the vote was sufficiently
significant and suggestive to teach
them the lesson that Iowa is not yet
ready to be offered up on the altar of
personal liberty whlskey,~~ (ftlar
FuWs Gazette.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-10-29
Bret HARTE's new novel Gabriel

BRET HARTE's new novel "Gabriel
Conroy," which is at last completed
and carefully guarded in the pub
fishers safe, calls forth the highest
anticipations in literary circles. 1t
will be begun as serial in the
Noyember number of Scribner's
Magazine, without Illustrations, for
it is said to be graphic beyond need
Of them, and full of incident. The
story takes its title, Gabriel Conroy"
from its hero, a simple, gqod-hearted,
honest old miner, OF type somewhat
different from that Of his illHstri ous
pre- decessors in Mr. Harte's writings.
Several familiar friends, nevertheless
renew old acquaintances, among them
Colonel Starbottle. The story Is
wholly in Mr., Harte's original field,
and it is said to fulfill, rs . novel, the
promise of his very best tales, The
opening is pronounced, by critics
who have had access to the manu-
script, to be very powerful; it is a
terrible picture Of a starving camp,
and from this start the story is said
to hold tbs reader with an almost
uncomfortable grip, seeing hat he
has to wait month by month--Ae.e
York Tribune.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-10-29
A Candidate wig is Looming Up.
From the SciotO Gazette.

(From the Scioto Gazette.)
General Hayes is looming up as q
candidate for President. He has in
his favor the fact that he has defeated
each time under Instantaneous
circumstances-thre of the strongest
Democrats in the state--Thurman,
Phndlcton and Allen. Added to
that, General Hayes appears to be
free from enemies among the promi-
nent politicians, makes friends among
the people wherever he goes by his
apparent candor, fairness and good
sense. Ohio will be- power in the
great National contest next year, and
the fact that General Hayes will be
almost morally certain to be able to
carry Il majority Of votes, will made
him strong competitor for the nom
nation.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-10-29

CAREUTn, the Vineland, NJ, ed
itor who was shot by Lands on
March last, and has carried bullet
in his brain ever since, died last Sun
day. He had accepted from lands
a sum of money in satisfaction of all
claims on account of the shooting,
but this will not prevent the prose-
cution of lands criminallY.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-10-29
Redemption Notice.

To ROBERT BEGGs
" OF are hereby notified that j. NJ. Benthall OF
L the 9Th day of October. 1872 purchased ut tai
sae the following described land to wit
Lot No. ~, block 49, Quasquetcn. Buchanan
county, Iowa, for $.S7. Not No. 20, block AZ
Quasqueton Buchanan county, Iowa. for SIS.
Also that the date of redemption will expire ant
a deed for said lots will be made to me unless re
demption from such sale be made within ninet,
{ o0) days from the Doth day Of October. 1873.
J. NJ BENTHALL.
Independence H.. Oct 29th. 1873 3wl4
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-10-29
VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE,

At "A low valuation, offer for sale property to
the value Of Thirty Thousand Dollars. situated in
this and other counties, which includes the
''Homst ead Farm of Six Hundred acres near In.
dependence. together with all my farm stock
over One Hundred head. six farm horses. -four
lumber wagons. &c. &c A long credit will be
given provided satisfactory real estate security b,
given.
Besides the above OF my own property offer
as Agent Ten Thousand Dollars worth of well
located land for sale on reasonable terms
G. W. LILLE.
Independence Iowa Oct Is 1879
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-10-29
Notice Of Tax Sale Redemption.

TO Whom ma1 Concern:
4 7 the October sale oftaxcs for Buchanan yoyu
- tv Iowa, on the sth day ~ October 1872 the
following lo!e were cola Jed Lake;
ioE IL Block III in Quasqueton for -.
Lot IA III Block III in Quasqueton for ~.
Lot - in Block III in Quasqueton for 80.
Al the same time and place there was also sold
Lake. the following lots:
The wls of lot /, in block 4, in Fargo-s add
ton to independence for S129
The WI. of lot in block 4. in Fargos addition
to Independence for l.31.
Now, unless said lots are redeemed from the
aforesaid tax sale within ninety days from she
date of complete service Of thie natice then the
said Lake will be ensit,ed 20 d tax deed therefor.
ava JED LAKE.
INDEPENDENCE, Iowa. Get 2sd 1915
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-10-29
Redemption Notice.

To e. f.. smith.
NOU are hereby notified that J. NJ. Benthal ON
L the 9Th day Of October, 1872. purchased N
tax sale the following described land, to wit:
Lot 10, block 10 in Quasqueton Buchanan Co.
Iowa, for $40. Lot II, block 20. in Quasqueton
Buchanan county. Iowa. for S71. Lot II. block
40, in Quasqueton. Buchanan county Iowa, fol
81
Also that the date of redemption will expire and
deed for said lots will be made to me unless re-
demptiOn from such sale be made within ninety
t")) days from the 29th day Of October. 1873.
j. NJ BENTHALL
independence. Ia. Oct. 10Th, 1873. 5wli
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-10-29
SHERIFF'S SALE,

DI VIRTUE Of an Execution issued ont of ant
ID under the seal of the Circuit Court of Buchan
an County Iowa, in favor of Richard Campbell
and against the goods and chattels lands and ten
ements of Patrick Higgins. have levied on tn,
following described property, to-wit:
The north half of the northwest quarter %
section Thirty One (31). Township Ninety go
Range Ten Ce), Buchanan County, Iowa
Which property as above described | will offe
for sale, subject to redemption, at public auction
at the Court House. in the city of independence
on Saturday, the 18th day of November A. ID
1879, at Two O'Clock =. NJ of said day to tn,
highest bidder. to satisfy said Execution anc
costs.
GEO. o. FAIR Sheriff
Sheriff 5 Office independence, Iowa, October 10th
1875.
JamisOn & Begun Att'ys for Pl'f. live
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-10-29

AND now Colorado, following the
fall fashions, has sent up Republi-
can majority, considerable majority
of the convention to frame consti-
tuition, preparatory to admission as q
State, being of that party.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-10-29

YourHFpI coNprrT The line Of con;
duct chusen during The five years frqnl
fifteen lp twenty, VIII, in ALMOST every in:
stance, de.epmjnp his GhaFacler for life. =
As he is then careful or eareles prudent
or improvident, industrious OF iadalent,
truthful or disseminating, intelligent or
ignorant, temperate or dissolute, SO will
he be in after years, and it needs no
prophet to cast his horoscope or calculate
his chances in life. Northern Messenger.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-10-29

THE President has issued his An
nual Thanksgiving Proclamation,
designating Thursday, Nov. 25th, as
day of thanksgiving and prayer
throughout the land.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-10-29
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
Saw Mill for Sale,

THE SAW MILL on the Quasqueton road, z
i miles from independence. known as the Pine
Mill" Price, $40O viii be traded for land
other property If desired. For other particulars
inquire of II. p. SLOVENIAN
lN14 OuaGuuPinn
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-10-29
NERVOUS nERuITY.

A depressed, irritable state OF mind ,
a weak, nervous, cxhausted feeling ,
NO energy or animation, confused
head, weak memory, often with de
bilitating> Involuntary discharges. TIE
consequence Of excuses, mental overwork or
indiscretions. This NERVOUS DEBILIT:
finds sovereign cure in HUMPHREYS
HOMEOPATHIC SPECIFIC, No. 2s.
1t tones up the SYSTEM arrests discharges, dispes
the mental gloom and dependency, and rejuyc-
mates the entire system. 1t ia perfectly harm
less and always efficient Price IS, for a packas
OF five boxes and large 81 vial of powder, which.
is important in old, serious cases; 81 per singi
box Sold by ALL druggists. or sent by mail
on receipt of price. Address HUMPHREYS
SPECIFIC HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINE CO..
No. Goa BRoAnwsY, II. Y
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-10-29

MR.. ALIENS stock are named Uauine.. and
Nl are recorded in Nth and Il Volumes of Amer
ican HeIi pook.
dr.. Spangler's are of different families. coming
from the herds of the best Kentucky breeders
such as VIM. WRrtied j. &. Kinnaird and L. L.
Dawson, and are fashionably bred on top with
good foundations. All of the heifers and cows
will come in soon. bred to Louanio. a straight
Louan bull.
Mr., Spangler will also sell four fashonably
bred young bulls: One Louanjo. two years old,
the one above referred to. Also a Princess bull,
one year old bred by Chas Wadsworth of Gene
see Valley Stock Farm, n. Y. Also one Frantic
Duke Bull one year old. Bates foundation
Also one yearing bull bred by j. q. Kinnard on
sire's side Mazurka and Bates stock. Oh dam q
side descended fran sister Of The White heifey
.ha, ira, cled.
Every heifer sold by Mr., spangler satisfac,
ton will be guaranteed If price. animal and ped
igree do not suit purchaser, he will willingly take
them back II made known on day of sale, his OBJ
ject being to encourage the breeding of good
stock in this part of Iowa. awl3