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Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-07-23

AND now comes the news of the
destruction of wheat, oats, and corn
by the recent heavy rain and terrible
wind storm. In Lee, county this
State, quite an amount of small grain
had been cut, which was damaged
more or less by being exposed to the
wet, and that which was ready to
cut, was lodged so badly that it will
be impossible to harvest it without a
considerable loss. From Davenport,
Geographic intelligence report barley,
wheat and oats as badly damaged
and lodged. Ohio was, it appears,
more unfortunate than Iowa in the
loss Of grain during the storm. Re-
ports from Lancaster, Cambridge and
Newark say that the storm Of Thurs
day night was the severest that they
have had this season, and did the
most damage to corn and small grain.
In Lancaster they report that males of
corn was laid low.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-07-23

measure the profession at its exact
worth. Take the Democratic party in
New York. Its leaders are Gov. Til
den, Mr.. Seymore, Mr. John Kelly, and
Senator Herman. Its followers are
we'll known. Now will any intelfi-
gent New Yorker, or any American
who is familiar with these gentlemen
and those whom they lead, state why
they, with their traditional associa-
tons, and alliance, are likely to serve
the cause Of liberty, justice, and the
renewed Union more sincerely or
effectively than General Dix, Senator
Conkling, Mr.. w. A. Wheeler, Mr..
Evarts, or any other conspicuous lea
der? Is it said that old issues are set
tied? But certainly it will not be
urged that equal rights are not to be
maintained, and the amendments of
the Constitution to be enforced, and
the government to be administered
IN accordance with the spirit of the
successful party in the war. Every
thing else rests upon these. Busln-
ess, industry, enterprise, the finances,
all depend for their prosperity upon
confidence. Confidence can be Sc
cured only by the general conviction
that the established order will be res
olute'y maintained. Now is that
maintenance more likely from those
upon whose principles that establish
ment has been made, or from those
who have strenuously and even sin
cerely opposed it.
These are the questions which
really underlie the election of next
year. The platforms Of both the
parties will affirm the same general
principles of fidelity to the Union,
to the Constitution, to the rights of
the citizens and of the States, and
will demand honesty, economy, and
efficiency of administration. The
Democrats, except in Pennsylvania,
will declare for revenue tariff, and
the Republicans generally for Incl
dental protection to home industry.
The Republican conventions gener-
ally will pronounce for speedy return
to specie payments, and the Demo-
cratic will favor initiation, as in Ohio.
The soldiers will be remembered,
and there will be Democratic Bun
combc about restoring the Prcsidcn-
tial salary to the old sum. Both
parties will condemn third term,
and both will denounce seetarian
mcddling with the public-school
fund. The intelligent voter will read
between the lines, and decide from
experience and observation and
knowledge of men and of parties
which party can most safely be trust
ed to fulfill the pledges Of the plat
forms. He will choose between the
general tendency Of the Republican
and the Democratic parties, dcterm-
mining whether the mistakes and Of
lenses Of the party in power have
been so fragrant, and whether its
spirit is so debased, as to make a
sounder and wiser conduct hopeless,
SO that the Union must be confided
to the party, unchanged in its gener-
al membership, which ten years ago
sought Its destruction.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-07-23

AFTER a lingering illness, Lady
Franklin died, in London, on Sunday
night last, in the 10th year of her age.
In 1926 she became the second wife
of Sir John FRANKLIN, the renowned
Artic explorer, who in ls45 started
on his third expedition to the North
ern Seas, and whose fate, together
with that of the crews of the ships
of Erebus and Terror, which COM
prised the expedition, has not been
definite known. In 1850, Lady
Franklin sent out ship at her own
expense on a voyage of discovery;
and the British and United States
governments have spent large sums
of money in fitting out expeditions
to search for the remains of the miss
ing explorer and his comrads. Lady
Franklin's devotion to the memory of
her husband has made her famous
wherever the story of her heroic
efforts to learn tidings of him in the
far North are known.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-07-23

The Des Moines Register gives an &C
count of several cases of sunstroke. on
Thursday and Friday, of last week, none
of which, however, were fatal to human
life. 1t says that four horses IN East Des
Moines, attached to heavily loaded wag-
on, succumbed to the fiery air and died.
The big county seat contest of Della
ware county is ended-thc Board refusing
to grant vote on the relocation from
Delhi to Manchester. The rcmonstrance
beat the petition by 1923. Manchester has
worked hard to get the question put to
vote and 'yet she don't vas habby."
Charley Ercanbrack, fireman on en-.
CINE No. as, of the l. G. road, fell from
his engine by mis-step, while the train
was nearing the coal mine between Fort
Dodge and Duncombe, on Saturday last,
from which he received severe injuries.
lie was picked up in an insensiblc condi.
ton, and upon examination there were
found to be no bones broken, and he is
doing well
The Vinton journal gives an account
of the drowning of young man, son of
]. Van Wrinkle, of Monroe township, in
Big Creek, on Sunday, the nth inst. Sew
eral young men were in bathing at the
time. and young Van Wrinkle, notwith-
standing the fact that he could not swim
determined to cross the creek, which was
about one hundred feet wide at that
point His companions tried to dissuadc
him from the peri!ous attempt, but he OK
pressed a determination to cross to the OBJ
posite side, whereupOn three young men
two by name of Porter, and one Cladcs-
tine-took hold to help him cross. When
about midway, young Van Wrinkle be-
came frightened, and caught one of the
boys around the neck, so that he could
not swim, and came near strangling him
The water at this point was about Is or
IS feet deep. In the struggle which en-
sued, the Porter boys came near losing
their lives, for they tried lard to save
shoir sinking eomradc, but to no avail, =
The body of the unfortunate man was
found toward night of the following dav.
The Viroqua Independent gives the
particulars of Il recent sad occurrence in
that vicinity, resulting in the death of
three little children, the oldest but five
years. 1t seems that two of the little ones
were out hunting hens nests, ana the cid
est, reaching his hand under the barn to
favorite nest, was bitten bya rattlesnake
twice in the hand He gave scream and
quickly withdrew his hand, whereupon
the brave little brother said he was not
afraid of the old hen picking him, and
thrust his hand in, only to receive the
same usage. The mother, hearing the
screams of her children, set down boiler
of hot water upon the floor, and went out
to find the cause of the children's screams.
Upon observing the cause of their cries,
and the fatal injuries hcl little ones had
been subjected to, she raised them in her
arms, and at once proceeded to the house,
which, upon entering, what horror there
met her gaze! Her infant babe had fallen
into the boiling water, and received such
scalding that, like her other two darling
children, must succumb. Thus it was
that within an hour, three little forms lay
cold in deaths embrace, called thither
without a moments warning
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-07-23

carriage ironing, and in fact every
thing in the blacksmithlng line, in a
satisfactory manner, and at ruinously
low prices.
Nathan Barney, Esq, dealer in all
kinds of agricultural implements, and
also does q general manufacturing
and repairing business, of wagons,
carriages, &c. Special attention is
given to repairing farm machinery,
and as Mr.. Barney understands the
business, farmers will do well to call
and give him trial. . In the adjoin-
ing room can be found the black
smith department, under the man.
agement and proprictorship OF J.
Fitzpatrick, Esq, one of the best
blacksmiths, We are informed, in the
west.
l.. Il. Rich, Esq, prcsidcs over a
warehouse that receives large Dor
ton of the grain received in Win.
throp, and from his physical structure
we should judge that he does 1t with
perfect ease. Mr.. Rich pays cash
for all kinds of country produce, as
well as grain, and farmers will do
well to see that he has hand in the
"bid" before selling.
H. Chesley & Son, formerly of In
dependence, are doing heavy bust
ness in the hog market. AS they
are both experienced buyers, they
are meeting with good success in
their business, and give the farmers
a good price for their stock.
There are two church cdifices here,
the Baptist and Congregationalist.
Both are fine structures for place
the size of Winthrop, and are an
honor to the town, and should be
looked to with pride by all good cit
Zens.
There are others doing business
here, of whom we should like to
speak but cannot now recall the
names, consequently will have to
omit them this time.
PIERCE.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-07-23
A Brief Stay In Winthrop.

ED. BULLETIN:-lt was with 4 de-
gree of pleasure that we were permit
ted to pay brief visit to Winthrop,
and should have enjoyed it could we
have renamed longer and partaken of
the hospitality of her liberal citizens,
but as our duty called us away after q
six days sojourn, we will be content,
for this time, by saying few words
in regard to Winthrop through the
columns of your valuable paper,
which, we are pleased to note, has a
splendid circulation through the post
office at this place, and a good future
prospect for much larger number
being taken.
DR.. NJ. A. Chamberlin has erected
a new building next door to his old
stand, and is fitting it up with all the
convcniences for drug store, and
will remove his large stock of drugs
and medicines into it as soon Us COM
pleted, which, he informs lis, will be
in about two weeks. The Doctor is
an old resident of this place, and has
gained a good patronage in his line
OF trade-thc result of his genial man.
ners and fair dealing.
The firm of Hildreth & Risk, deal
ers in dry goods, groceries, notions,
&c, are doing fine trade and keep
the largest stock of any dealers of
the kind in Winthrop. This firm is
we'll known throughout the county,
and their past experience in the busl-
ness fully qualities them for the occu-
patton they arc so successfully enga-
ged in. Mr.. Risk, the junior of the
firm, has large elevator, and deals
in grain quite extensively. Mr.. r. Is
an old hand in the grain business,
and always gives the highest market
price tor grain and county produce.
VIM. Phoenecie has and keeps con-
stantly on hand good assortment of
pure drugs and medicines, also a
choice lot Of groceries, all of which
he sells at reduced rates. "Quick
sales and small profits is his motto,
and right good one it is, too, in these
times.
w. Woodwork, Esq, the gentle
manly postmaster, has, in addition to
his government business, choice Sc
lection of groceries, cigars, tobacco,
confectionery, etc, and, during the
warm weather, keeps supply Of ice
cream on hand. Mr.. w. Is doing his
share of trade, and is bound to sell
as cheap as the cheapest.
MI. Hartwick still continues to
sell groceries in his stand on the
corner opposite the Hotel, and as he
is an old resident and business man,
gets and will continue to get his
share of the public patronage, all of
which he is justly entitled,
G. W. Seidcll is the only lumber
dealer in town and he keeps con-
stantly on hand a large supply of
everything in his line, and sells it as
cheap as any dealer west OF the Mis-
sissippi, Mr.. Seidcll is good re-
liable man, and none need go away
from home to purchase anything kept
in a first-class lumber yard as he
keeps everything needed. Frank
Seidell has his office with his brother
and will sell coal at a bargain.
NJ. J. Ferguson, does all kinds of
repairing, horse-shoeing, wagon and
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-07-23
Cary for Lieutenant Governor of Ohio.

It is no wonder that Hon. Samuel
F. Cary, Democratic candidate for
Lieutenant Governor of OHIO,
writhes when he reads his own let
tiers and speeches Of a few years ago,
(Which yet remain so fresh in his
memory reproduced to show what
he was-a political cheat then, or 4
"wolt in sleeps clothing" now. At
the time of the discussion OF the ques-
ton of the adoption of the Fifteenth
Amendment, comforting the right of
suffrage upon the negro, he wrote a
letter expressive of his views, of
which the following is an extract:
The party that opposed the government
its efforts to crush the rebellion, and or
glnized consplracies in Ohio to aid trait
o.s, the party that denounced Lincoln as
tyrant and usurper, and our soldiers as
''hlrelings" and dogs the party that de-
nounccd the war as failure, and tried to
make it so; the party that dissuaded men
from enlisting, and persuaded them to de-
sert after they had enlisted; the party in
Congress that opposed submitting the
amendment abolishing slavery, and in all
our State Legislatures opposed the ratif-
cation of that amendment when submit
ted; the party that now favors the ad-
nilsson to the halls of Congress of the
most conspicuous leaders of the rebellion
without conditions; this party stepped in
crime and couered soith infamy, will
doubtless be true to its instincts, and con-
sistent in its record by opposing this
amendment.
And now Cary turns right round
and becomes the leader of this party
"steeped in crime and covered with
infamy;," the candidate for promi-
nent Office of the party that "de-
nounced Lincoln as tyrant and usurp-
er, and our soldiers as hirelings and
Dogs" is in odiously close utilization
with the party that "dissuadcd men
from enlisting, and persuaded men
to desert after they had enlisted"
But six short years ago the Hon.
Samuel f. Cary was loud and bold
in his denunciation of the Democrat
ic party, and to-day he is candidate
for the office of Lieutenant Governor
of the State of Ohio, on that ticket.
Just so sure as a Republican qnits
the ranks of his party, just SO sure
the Democrats pick him up for Their
candidate, and at once recognize him
as their leader, and standard bearer.
But it must be remembered that "the
way of the transgressor is hard" and
such epithets as are contained in the
above extract will not be tolerated by
the better judgment of the Ohio
Democrats, but will be looked upon
and justly-as an insult and a
mockery. That he is an office-seeker
is plain, and that he is political
mountebank is evitahle. No honest
man will countenance such hypocrit-
ical endeavor as this Hon. (?) gentle
man nlanifesting in the political cam.
paipn of Okio, and as his past record
Is eterialisea in type, there will not be
a ghost Of y chance for him on the
stump. and q still less show for HIM
to ever attain the position for which
halso assiduouAly aspires,
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-07-23
Some Common Sense From Winthrop

WINTHROP, July 2Otn, 1919.
MIR. EDITOR. political star is
again on the rampage. For one to
keep cool during these sun-burning
and office hunting days, is simply i'm
possible--hence it is that the writer
hopes to reduce his temperature lit
tie by using your columns as kind
of safety valve. Our State ticket
Is one for which no man need blush.
The record and character of Gov.
Kirkwood are such as to reflect hon
or upon any ticket bearing his name.
TO simply mention comparison be-
tween the political antecedents of the
old "War Governor" and his "nig-
ger" hating opponent is enough to
put at once every undecided man in
to the Republican ranks. The Her.
aM stuff, charging "salary grab"
crimes upon man'who left Congress
long before the phrase "salary grab"
was known, is, we hope, "too thin"
to mislead the most benz GIFTED.
Timber for abusing man must in
deed be scarce when a resort to such
CANNON is all that can be found to
use against him. They might as
well charge Geo. Washington with
the crime of writing the editorials of
that sweet machine, the Dubuque
Herald. If as good a county ticket
can be secured, rs is the State, the
course can be easily walked over. 1t
is unfortunate that custom has made
requisite and semi-rcspectivc the
practice OF personal canvassing for
office. Many can never fail being
disguised at the spectacle of persons
urging their own peculiar ability and
claims for Office. 1t smacks strongly
of the Boosting of quacks who go
upon the house tops to proclaim their
wonderful powers and works. This
practice has become so general that
Notwithstanding its otfensivcness,
success seems to largely depend
upon it. 1t is also true that some
good men are compelled by its gen
cal practice to adopt it. The old
idea of the Office seeking the man is
nearly obsolete. We have in our
ranks good men who would accept
the office of Sheriff-but it is not ev-
cry good man who possesses the
material for that important position,
the same is true OF the other offices.
The approaching Convention has in
its own hands the issue of the cam
paign, if it gives us the right ticket,
then our county is not only political
ly but financially safe. III the latter
sense our county has, under Republi-
can management, been fortunate.
Few counties have gone so long us
ours with no official fraud or defalca-
tons. So we say to the gentlemen
of the Convention-give us the right
ticket-and we will roll up for it
such majority that Bourbon de-
mocracy will gladly seek pastures
new tol glory and conquest. All cx-
pericnce and reason show that we
have and can have but two PARTIES
the one composed of and governed
by the more intelligc and law
abiding class; the other, in the same
general sense, made up of the rule
and ruin masses, or as Mr.. Greeley
sail, the "oii-scourings of all clristci.-
dom"
1t may be convenient another
week to enter more in detail upon
the question of county officers, also
to write up local items, of which
there is fair supply.
Yours,
REPUBLICAN,.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-07-23

The Post Office Department, to
meet the change in foreign postage,
have issued new 5 cent stamp.
This stamp is designed from bust
of General Zachary Taylor, in full
face, and printed in dark blue color.
The 2 cent stamp in future is to be
printed in vermillion, thus avoiding
the near similarity in the 2 and 10
cent stamps. The future issue of the
Z, ~ and "a cent stamps is discon-
tiued, the change in the foreign pos
tage rendering them unnecessary.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-07-23
The lost balloon, an account of
which is given in another column, has
not been heard from since It's depart
IRE, and probably never will be.

IsS. j. Kirkwood the man that the peo-
pie wish to trust the Office of chief eXecu-
tive with?-Er.
We answer in the affirmative, and
can assure all that he is the coming
man for that position, as the election
in November will amply testify.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-07-23
lsEPUBLlCAs

TILT0N and his daughter, Florence,
attended Beecher's morning service
on Sunday. and sat in tho gallery wit
Messing the great ovation Of the
Brooklyn Chrysostom.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1875-06-26

Remember the place: Woodruff Ennoi's
old stand, Main street. Eureka. myl8tf
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1875-06-26
NOTICE!

VNO r. M. ADAMS: YOU ARE HERE
/ by notified that have performed labor
on the 'Southern Pacific" mine, situated in
Eureka Mining District, Eureka county, Ne
vada, to tho amount of the legal assessment
work on said mine, according to the law OF
Congress of the United States. Said mine is
owned as follows:
+ NJ Adams. or his grantees, ...... 800 feet.
and the undersigned .......,........... 500 feet;
That unless you. within ninety days, pay me
your proportion of said amoant, your inter-
est in said mine will become my property.
GEO. L. BRAGG.
Eureka, March q, 1873 mh27-90d
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-02-09
OPERATIONS AT HALLETTs POINT

The Chamber OF Commerce. through ito special
committee. transmitted yesterday the following
memorial to Congress, urging that BODY to grant
the full amount OF the appropriation asked for by
General Newton, to enable him to continue his op.
era,lons for the removal Of the rocLs at Halletvs
Point
70 THE HONORABLE TIE SENATE AND House OF
REPRESENTATIVES, OF THE UNITED STATEs:-
The undersigned, special committee, appointed
by the Chamber Of Commerce OF this city, respect.
lhat tue public work now in progress 10 tnaa
mar mar, Dor unaer the englneering care Gene:Al
john Newton, IS one Of great magnitude and OF .
peculiar and exceptional character. 1t Is WORK
tnat cannot be intermitted without great loss,
since The excavations under the rock bed OF the
river are liable to I'LL with water by the pressure
pumps ana engines are compelled to WORK
workmen employed are for the most part, men
brought from the mines Of England and wales,
their detention. II allowed 10 remain idle, must
impose considerable loss. Beyond both OF these
Considerations 1t should De stated thai the special
boats and machinery, as we'll as tho engineerlna
forces which are now engaged on the work, can 81
only proataoIy employed when the work is vgor
reasons we urge that the lul appropriation asked
Tor by General Newton should be granted. and
that no spirit OF false economy should induce its
curtalment even by one dollar.
General Newton is an army officer OF great merit,
and 1t Is only just 10 nm TO say that he will not IN
any importunate way urge the appropriation. but
leave the wnoe subject TO Congress.
. ne unuerslgneu would Iurtner represent thae
there are two or three reefs In the East River
which wholly prevent that important stream from
being used by vessels drawing over from niueteen
to twenty-one feet water. These reefs have been
partially removed. but the harDor Is suffering Q
diminnton OF It's luli capacity by these remaining
lmpediments. and now that ships are made to
draw fully twenty-fOur to twenty-slx feec the
East River ana the extensive docks which bound
1t are rendered useless for this class OF vessels.
aud all by reason OF these remaining reefs, which
can be removed at an lnconsiderabe expense.
We, the undersigned, IN view OF the important
interests we represent, respectfully urge full aud
prompt compliance with the requs1ton OF General
Newton. JACKSON s. SCHULTZ,
AMBROSE SNOW,
WILLIAM Z. DODGE, President,
GEORGE OPDYKE. Vice President.
FRANCIS s. LATHROP. Treasurer.
GEORGE WILSON, Secretary,
Special Committee OF the Chamber Of Commerce
New York.
NEW YORK, Feb s, 1875.