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Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-07-21
T11den the RefOrmer.

The New York Times thus tells
how Tilden "consecrated" himself to
the spirit of reform before the Presi
dental bee had entered his bonnet:
He saw Hoffman sign the Erie
classification act for the benefit of
Fisk, Gould, and Lane in 1860, and
made no protest; he saw the ring tax
levies, with all their items of whole
sale plumber, put through, and he
continued to work side by side with
the men who drafted them, and to
greet with fulsome compliment the
pliable instrument of the ring who
signed them. He made speech be-
fore a legislative committe against
the charter of 1870. But he made
no protest against the tar more dan
gerous legislation which gave the
thieves unlimited power to concoct
bogus claims, and to issue bonds hav-
ing thirty years to run. He talked
by the hour at Rochester III 1870
about Capitalization" and the militia
ry despotisms of Europe, but said no
word of the thleving gang who die
tated the course Of the convention.
and made the Chairman of the State
Committee a mere puppet in their
hands. He remained silent under
daily appeals of the Times to with
draw his namc and influence from
the support OF organized robbery,
and he allowed his absence from the
first public demonstration against the
ring, early in 1871, to be used as
reproach against the independent
Democrats who participated in it
lie made no sign when the Times
completed its warfare against the
ring by the publication of the crush
ing evidence of their gnilt, and when
nearly six weeks after that publica-
ton, the great indignation meeting
out of which grew the Committee Of
Seventy was held in Cooper Institute.
Tilden was still undecided as to the
part he was to play, and fatty refus-
ed to make public stand against
Tweed.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-07-21
The Conservative, over the shout

The Conservative, over the shout
der of the Cleveland P1ainaealer,
charges that Mr.. Hayes sis salary
grabber; that he voted for and took
the 'swag' in 1872" Here is ignor-
ance and duplicity combined. In the
first place, Mr.. Hayes was not in
Congress in 1872; next, Congress in
1872 did not pass a bill fixing the
salary of its members, and lastly, the
editor of the Conservative well knows
that Gov. Hayes was not IN Congress
in 1873, at which time the measure
popularity termed the "salary-grab''
was passed, and therefore could not
have "voted for and took the swag."
Furthermore, if the Conservative will
point out any specific time when
Gov. Hayes as a member of Con.
gress voted for and took an increase
III salary, we will show that one of
the Democratic candidates on the
National ticket, and majority of his
party associates IN Congress-, did the
same thing precisely at the same
time. Shall we hear further from
our neighbor on this subject?
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-07-21
T[ T tW NJ I nm A hHTLhUI
THE GREAT TRUNK LINE.


FAST MAIL ROUTE OF THE UNITED STATES
is the most direct, convenient and economical way
Of reaching Philadelphia and this great Exhibition
from all sections Of the country Its trains to and
from philadelphia will pass through GRAND
CENTRAL DEPOT, which the Company have
erected at the Main Entrance to the Exhibition
Grounds for the accommodation Of passengers
who wish to stop at or start from the numerous
large hotels contiguous to this station and the Elk
hibition-a convenience OF the greatest value to
visitors, and afforded exclusively by the Pennsyl
vania Railroad, which is THE ONLY LINE RUN
MING DIRECT TO THE CENTENNIAL BUILD
INGS. Excursion trains will also stop at tho En-
campment OF the Patrons Of Husbandry, at Elm
Station on this road
The PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD IS THE GRAND
EST RAILWAY ORGANIZATION IN THE WORLD. II
CONTROLS SEVEN THOUSAND NILES OF ROADWAY
FORMING CONTINUOUS LINES TO PHILADELPHIA
NEW YORK, BALTIMORE AND WASHINGTON, oyEu
WHICH LUXURIOUS DAY AND NIGHT CARS ARR
RUN FROM CHICAGO, ST. Louis, LOUISVILLE GIN
cINNATI, INDIANAPOLIS, COLUMBUS, TOLEDO AND
CLEVELAND AND ERIE, WITHOUT CHANGE.
Its main line is laid with double and third tracks
OF heavy steel rails upon a deep bed Of broken
stone ballast, and its bridges are all of iron OF
stone. Its passenger trains are equipped with ev-
cry known improvement for comfort safety
and are run at faster speed for greater distances
than the trains OF any line on the continent, The
Company has largely increased its equipment for
Centennial travel and will be prepared to build in
its own shops locomotives and passenger cars at
short notice sufficient to fully accommodate any
extra uenanu. Inc uhequaeu resources al the
command OF the Company guarantee tho most
perfect accommodations for oil its patrons during
the Centennial Exhibition.
THE MAGNIFICENT SCENERY for which the
Pennsylvania Railroad is SO justly celebrated pre-
sents to the traveller over its perfect roadway an
ever Exchanging panorama Of river, mountain and
landscape views unequaled in America.
THE MANIFESTATIONS on this line are up
surpassed Meals will be furnished at suitable
hours and ample time allowed for enjoying them,
EXCURSION TICK ETs. at reduced rates, will
be sold Mt all principal Railroad Ticket Ufces In
the West, Northwest, South West.
BE SURE THAT YOUR TICKETS READ VIA
THE GREAT PENNSYLVANIA ROUTE TO THE CKN.
TRNNIAL. ID. NJ. BOYD, JR.,
FRANK THOMPSON, GEM PasSr Agt
Esnn N0n1Uer - S0ty1S
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-07-21

a WEEK or two since, when Elk
Secretary Bristow was summoned
before the judiciary Committee OF
the House, and required to answer
certain questions relating to his rela.
tons to the President, and what
transpired at Cabinet meetings, he
refused to answer, claiming that Cab.
met secrets were matters of high
privilege, which he was not obliged
to reveal to the Committee. There.
upon the President wrote letter to
Mr.. Bristow, which has been publish
ed, absolving him from all obligation
to keep secret anything that had
transpired between them, and extend
ed an invitation to the rest of the
Cabinet to come forward if so dis
posed, and tell all they know about
the prosecution of the whisky frauds.
This is candid, and shows that the
President has nothing to conceal of
his action in those matters, but as
Mr.. Bristow's refusal to testify was
based on principle, and not upon the
Presidents supposed wish for con-
cealment, it is not probable he will
change his course on account of the
Presidents letter. He has never
shown a disposition to attack the
President, nor can the Democratic
Committee draw HIM into such a DO.
citio,,
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-07-21

We fail to see word in the BULLETIN
denunciatory Of Grants course in the dis
missal of BristOW's friends from Office
1t used to lay the cudgel upon the Presi.
dent quite lively -ConserDattre.
We fail to find a word in the
Conservative denunciatory of that
sham reformer egotistical dema-
gogue, plrnderer of corporations, ell
dorser of the Credit Mobiler infamy,
partner of Tweed in election frauds,
INSCRIPTIONS money-grabber and gen.
cral fraud and humbug, Sam Tilden.
1t used to pretend to be the enemy
Of men of this character, and would
cudgel them unmercifully-if they
were Republicans. We have never
denounced Grant, and whatever we
might think of the policy of it, we
never shall denounce him for exer-
cising his undoubted right to change
his cabinet, SO long as he replaces
good men by other men equally as
good. We like Bristow, but we
never took a contract to bind up tho
wounds OF his "friends."
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-07-21

THE first State election to come off will
be held in Kentucky, for members OF the
Legislature and Circuit Judges, on the first
Monday in August. Next will follow the
election in Vermont for State officers and
members of the General Assembly, on the
FIRST Tuesday in September. On the first
Wednesday of September will be held the
California election for members of the
General Assembly and of Congress. On
the second Tuesday of October, besides
the elections in Ohio and Indiana, will be
held elections in Iowa, Nebraska, West
Virginia and Georgia.
So able paper as the Chicago
Tribune, from which we clip the
above, ought to be better informed
about Iowa. We have no election
in this State On Presidential years
until November.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-07-21
Erail and Grabbed ,
Chicago Tribune.


Carl Schurz made no idle remark
when he recently SAID that physically
Tilden was trail, feeble man, and
might die before the expiration OF
his term, were he elected. A Demo
cratic newspaper-the Cincinnati En-.
Quirer, we believe-states that, while
he is not paralyzed, he has withered
arm, powcrless and useless, and that
while he is not blind, he has one eye
that squints badly, which is so defec
tive that he can scarcely see anything
out of it. Tilden is slightly-built
little frail old man; weighs scarcely
1870 pounds, and is Grabbed, sour and
petq lent; speaks with q nasal twang;
is childless and unmarried; never re-
spected man nor loved woman, and
has devoted his whole life to money
grabbing and selfish ambition. He
is now nearly 63 years old, and tot
tering toward his end. He is not the
man the American people want for
their President, nor the rod mon for
their "Great Father,n
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-07-21

The Dubuque Herald, in its efforts
to make partisan capital, does not
even pretend to be consistent. 1t
tells its readers in one paragraph that
Grant and his administration is doing
everything to elect Hayes, and in an.
other that Grant and his friends shave
little respect for Hayes" and that by
their influence, his friend ex-Govern-
or Noyes, Of Ohio, was prevented
from becoming the Chairman of the
National Committee. From which
itwould appear that consistency is as
rare commodity about the Herald's
establishment as political honesty.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-07-21
HYMENEAL.
A Former! Independence Boy Relin-
quishes His Independence in q
Graceful and Elegant Manner.
DERRY DEPOT, N. H.,
Julv 13th 1919

DERRY DEPOT, N. H.,
July 18th, 1876 {
Editor Of Bulletin:
take it for granted that some
what minute account of the marriage
of a young gentleman, formerly a
resident Of your city, but now of
Haverhill, Mass, will not be entirely
undressing to your. readers. am
at least sure that your lady readers
will be interested in learning achat
the bride wore, and how she looked
on this especially eventful occasion of
a life time.
The fortunate young man of whom
l write is Mr.. David Currier, broth
er of Mrs. N. B. Bryant and Ed.
Currier, Of Independence.
Mr.. Currier was married to Miss
Helen Eva Day, daughter of Major
Luther Day, of HaverhilI, on Wed.
nesday, A. NJ, at 10 o'clock, in the
Baptist Church, by Rev. DR.. Bos-
worth.
The ceremony was performed by
the use of the Episcopal service. A
large number of the family friends OF
the married couple were in attend
ence from several States, while the
large church was filled with the elite
of Haverhill.
The entire service betrayed excel.
lent taste, and the graceful ease OF
the bride and groom during the cere-
mony made it apparent to all that
they were intelligently taking upon
themselves VOWS which utterly dis.
card all mathematical laws by max.
ing two Identities, one flesh. Moth.
ing, however, was more evident than
the excellent judgment and ability
Mr.. Currier evinced in choosing and
winning SO fair bride-for more
charming Day could not be found,
even under Italian skies.
The brides dress, of white gros
grain, was deliberately trimmed with
tulle and orange blossoms which,
with the long veil of tulle, completed
one Of the most elegant bridal dresses.
The presents were numerous and rare,
both in beauty and value. Silver
and gold freighted the tables, and
pictures adorned the walls. Mr.. and
Mrs. Currier, Immediately after the
marriage ceremony, started on their
bridal tour up the Hudson and to the
mountains, and with them went the
benediction of their friends. May
their lives be the fulfilment OF the
promises of their suspicious present.
$50 say we all of us"
WILSON PALMER
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-07-21


The WILL OF THE PEOPLE.-The
honesty Of the Democratic reformcl
is clearly shown in his modest re-
mark, when his nomination was an.
nounced to him, that it was not
the work of politicians in conven.
ton, but q clover expression Of the
will of tho people in favor of re-
form, He well knew, as did his
hearers and thousand OF others, that
it was but the result of systematic
and persistent efforts on the part OF
himself and his supporters at Albany,
running through period of more
than year, as well as a considerable
expenditure Of money. Not a news.
paper in the country which was
known to favor the Democracy but
has been furnished with material
urging his nomination, for the publ.
cation of which they were to oc paid
a small consideration on sending the
bill to Albany. Truly the will of the
people is very pliable when it can
be directed by such scheming.-
Republic.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-07-21

The silver bill passed the House
on Thursday, of last week, by de-
cisive vote. The Senate will I'M
doubtedly agree, and this bill for the
relief of the small change famine is
likely to become law within few
days. The bill provides for the issue
of any silver coin which may be in
the treasury at any time, in the same
manner as other currency, instead of
requiring the Secretary of the Treas
ury to wait until fractional currency
is presented for redemption. 1t also
provides that of any money now in
the treasury, $2o,oOo,ooo shall be
used to purchase silver bullion to be
coined into fractional parts of a dol
lar, which shall be issued at its nom
inal value. The total amount of sill
yer to be issued, including the &c.,
100000 already authorized, is $780,
100000. The fractional currency is
to be retired as fast as it is presented
at the treasury for redemption.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-07-21

The local of the Keokuk Constitution
thinks that "1100 red-headed women arm
ed with stove wood" could whip the
Sioux. If that wouldn't do we would
detail regiment of soldiers to read the
Democratic platform to them, and that
would surely fetch them -Ottunasea Cour.
Ter.
We offer an amendment. Instead
of regiment Of soldiers send Fog
Horn Allen, and T. 0. Walker of the
Bloomfield Democrat. They are the
loudest mouthed fellows in the coun.
try, and could make more noise than
two regiments of soldiers. Besides,
if they should be scalped, it would
make no difference.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-07-21
The "man up a tree"-in fact t

The "man up tree"-in fact the
three men up . tree-who took ref
uge therein amid the rushing waters
that washed away Rockdale, and
there remained from midnight till be-
tween SIX and seven o'clock the next
morning, sent for Mr.. Root yesterday
to come and photograph them in
that memorable position, the artist
adjusted his camera, the pictures
were taken, and soon the linen up a
tree" will be added to the other
Rockdale scenes that ornament
Roots gallery. 1t was happy
thought-DubuQue Times, l4tA.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-07-21

SUNSET Cox said in the St. Louis
Convention that the nation might
well do without an army until after
the November election, which inter
preted, means that the Democratic
pretense Of retrenchment will be al
lowed to serve its purpose of electing
the Democratic candidates, and then
the House will consent to make the
necessary appropriations for the de-
Tense of our coasts and our western
frontier. The bloody fate of Custer
and his men is CHASTITY commentary
upon this sort of demagogism.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-07-21

Governor Kirkwood has chosen Judge
Nourse, OF Des Moines, 10 deliver Iowa's
Centennial address at Philadelphia; q
very appropriate selection, not only be
cause of Judge Nourse's ability to da
honor to the State and himself, but fol
reason Of his long residence in the state
and perfect knowledge of Its history
The time is fixed for September 18th,
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-07-21
Free aad Unhampered.
The following appears among the
WASHINGTON dispatches:

Secretary Morrill's attention hay
ing been directed to the statement
telegraphed from here last night, say
ing that President Grant yesterday
ordered him to remove Auditors Ma
han and Ella, Supervising Architect
Potter, and Elmer Washburn, Chief
of the Secret Service, and asked for
the reinstatement of Broadhead and
Butterield, he said, with much EN-,
phasis: "There is not one word of
truth in it, nor even the semblance of
truth. The President has given me
no orders since / came into the De-
partment. and is not likely to do SO.
l am free and unhampered, and pro-
pose to manage this department in q
proper way, which I can do, not hav-
ing an selfish ambition to serve."-
There is not the slightest evidence
that the President desires to interfere
with Mr.. Morrill,, but it is probable
that he will leave him free to choose
bis QwP sgbordinates.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-07-21
THE Cincinnati En0glirer- he

The Cincinnati Enquirer, before
it took to regular diet of boiled
crow, gave its readers the following
unreserved opinion of Samuel J. Til:
den: ''Tilden's surroundings are bad.
If elected, he would take to the
White House the worst set of politi
cal jobbers and thieves ever seen in
Washington Allowing for exager.
alton, this Judgment of a paper of his
own political faith, is justified by
Slippery Sammy's record as it is
coming to light.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-07-21
NJ agie Swine.

Having had five years experience, and made the
breeding OF improved Swine an exclusive special
ty, offer for the seasons trade superior lot OF
Thoroughbred Magic pigs. My herd consists OF s5
soVs and males. The males and part OF the
sows were selected from ID NJ, Magie's herd, OF
ers, l have some 40 pigs sired by my old boar
Sambo, who has taken many first and sweepstakes
premiums.
No breed excels the Magic for quick growth,
size, symmetry OF form, purity Of blood; quite
docile disposition; two-foot fence will turn
them. They also possess great feeding and fatten-
ing qualities: it is nothing uncommon for them to
without being pampered op mush and milk.
exhibited few last fall at the State and Du-
buque Fairs, and drew $10l cash premiums. None
sold but good, pure stock. Pairs can be furnished
not akin. Call and see them or address me. Cor
respondence solicited and cheerfuly answered.
1141tf A. MCGOWAN
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-07-21

CONGRESSMAN PRATT refuses to
leave his duties in Wa shington to
come home and figure for his own
denomination, as suggested to him
by over jealous friends. The men,
Der from the Fourth District is emit
tied to have this instance of unselfish
devotion to duty properly noticed
and commended.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-07-21
NERVOUS DEBILITY,

A depressed, irritable state of mind Z
a weak, nervous, exhausted feeling /,
NO energy or animatiOnB confused
head, weak memory, often with de-
blitating. involuntary discharges. Tho
consequence Of excuses, mental overwork or
indiscrctions. This NERVOUS DEBILITY
finds q sovereign cure in HUMPHREYS
HOMEOPATHIC SPECIFIC, No. IS.
1t tones up the SYSTEM arrests discharges, dspels
the mental gloom and dependency, and rejuve-
mates the entire system. 1t is perfectly HARM
less and always efficient. Price IS, for package
OF five boxes and large q vial Of powder, which
is important in DID, serious cases. or 81 per single
box Sold by ALL Druggists, or sent BY mail
on receipt Of price, Address HUMPHREYS
No. 662 BRoApwAY. n. Y.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-07-21
4,793 5,521
Van Buren's majority, 1926.
UoffInan's majority. LIAR.

Mr.. Tilden, you know what this
contrast attests. Right well do you
comprehend the means whereby the
vote of 1868 was thus swelled out of
proportions. There are not $4,000 le-
gal voters living in these wards to-
day, though they gave Hoffman 17,443
majority. Had the day been of aver
age length it would doubtless haye
been swellcd to at least 10000
There was nothing but time needed
to make it 100000, IL SO many had
been wanted and paid for.
Now Mr.. Tilden, ! call on you to
Eut stop to this business. You
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-07-21
New Advertisements.
CENTENNIAL EXHIBITION,
PHILADELPHIA, Penn,

1NHls GREAT INTERNATIONAL EXuIBI-
i TION, DESIGNED TO COMMEMORATE
THE ONE HUNDREDTH ANNlVERSARY OF
AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE, OPENED MAY
10th. AND WILL CLOSE NOVEMBER 10th
1876 All the Nations of the world and all the
States and Territories of the Union participant
ing in this wonderful demonstrations bringing to
gether the most comprehensive collection Of ar
treasures, mechanical inventions, scientific dis
coveries, manufacturing achievements mineral
specimens and agricultural products ever exhibit
ed. The grounds devoted to the Exhibition are
situated on the line Of the Pennsylvania Railroad
and embrace four hundred and fifty acres OF Fair
mount Park, oil highly improved and ornamented
on which are erected the largest buildings evel
constructed-fve Of these covering an area Of fifty
acres aud costing $5,O00,0O0. The total number OF
buildings erected for the purposes OF the Exhibi
ton is near two hundred. During the thirty day.
Immediately following the opening Of the Exhibi
ton million and quarter OF people visited 1t.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-07-21
THE editor of the Democratic ma

THE editor of the Democratic pa
per published IN Governor Hayes
own town says, that "Hayes is a
square man, and will make an honest
President" 1t is presumable that
the editor has means of knowing
what he is talking about.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-07-21
Republican State Ticket.

For Secretary Of State,
JOSIAH T. YOUNG, of Monroe County.
For Treasurer of State,
GEORGE w. BEMIS, OF Buchanan County.
For Auditor of State,
buren, r. SHERMAN, of Benton County
For Register of State Land Office,
DAVID SECOR, of Winnebago County,
For Attorney General,
j. F. McJUNK1N, of Washington County.
For Judges Of the Supreme Court,
To fill vacancy, w. II. SEWERS.
Full term,-JAMES II. R0THROCK.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-07-21
Q,t Bnlletirl,
FRIDAY, JULY 81, 1876.
Republican National Ticket.

For President,
RUTHERFORD b. HAYES,
Of Ohio.
For Vice-President,
WILLIAM A. WHEELER,
of New York.
For Electors at Large,
JOHN VAN VALKENBURG, Of Lee County.
WILLIAM P. HEPBURN, Of Page County.
District Electors,
1st District-R Lea, of Van Buren,.
I'd +" Waldo N Potter, Of Clinton.
Sd " e. S. johnson, Of Winneshiek.
4th IS w V. Lucas, Of Bremen.
9Th I" r.. Howe Taylor, Of Marshall
9Th w. o. Crosby, Of Appanoose.
7th C. L. Godfrey, Of Polk.
Sth W. NJ Brooks, of Fremont.
9th - j. N. Kidder, Of Boone.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-07-21
Republican Judicial Convention.

A Judicial Convention will be held at Indepen
dence on
Wednesday. August 10Th, 1876.
for the purpose Of putting in nomination candi
date for Circuit Judge for the Ninth Judicial Dis
trict.
The latio Of representation will be upon tn,
same basis as fixed in the call for the coming
State Convention. The representation will be a
follows:
Blackhawk County ..............12 Delegates.
Buchanan I" .......
Delaware &" ,
Dubuque :" ..............12
Grundy q" ........4
BY order OF the Judicial Central Committee.
AUSTIN ADAMS, Chrmn.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-07-21

lN ton engagements with the
Turks the Servlans have lost 5000
men.