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Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-03-03
State News.

The Mitchell County Neus, published
at Usage, has recently been enlarged and
otherwise much improved The Ne,cs is
an excellent representative of the stirring
town in which 1t is situated.
The Cedar Falls Gazette says, senten-
tlously: a big lot Of boys, who can't
rest well in Iowa, are preparing to look up
graves out among the Black Hills"
Pray, the boy who stabbed one of his
companions to death at La Porte, few
weeks since, was brought before Judge
Basg on writ OF ha6eas corpus last
week, and after the examination of testi-
mony admitted to bail in the sum of
$1,000.
The Waterloo Reporter says that a
pigeon in that city, finding nest of hens
eggs, went 10 setting on them, and sue
ceeded in Matching out one chicken; but
not liking the appearance of the new
conner, cast it out of the nest on to the
ground, where it was discovered in time
to save its life. The Centennial year is q
wonderful inspiration for birds rs we'll as
men.
"A terrible calamity occurred AT lie
Mars on the night of the Odd. A large
building, formerly hotel, located in the
suburbs, and occupied by four families,
took fire at the hour of 1920, when all
the inmates were asleep. They were ar
reused by the ueighbors, and escaped
from the burning building, except the wife
and three small children of Mr.. Nievmeyer.
Mr.. Nievmeyer seems to have been be-
wlldered and utterly incapable, but his
brother, blind man living with him, dis
played remarkable bravery and presence
of mind. Awaking, half smothcrcd with
the smoke, he took the two children sleep
ing with HIM, one under each arm, and
started to descend the stairs. They fell
with him, but he still held on to the chill
dren and would have persisted with them,
but was fortunately rescued The mother
and three of her children were buried I'M
der the falling walls before they could be
rescued, Mr. Nievmeyer is n raving
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-03-03

THE question of restoring capital
punishment in Iowa was pretty thor
oughly discussed in both branches Of
the Legislature last week, and the
result has been somewhat damaging
to the advocates of the gallows. AS
will be seen by our letter from the
capital this week, the opponents of
the bill, besides the presentation of
logical and cogent arguments on the
general issue, brought forward some
statistics taken from the records of
the Secretary Of State, that knock
the principal prop from under the
i. argument for hanging; going to show
that wilful, premeditated murder ha,s
during the past four years, not in
creased, but rather diminished, as
compared with the record of the pre-
,ceding four years when we were liv-
zses under the protecting agis of the
gibbet. The restoration Of capital
punishment so loudly clamored for
by portion of the press, and so con-
tidently predicted few weeks since,
is at least doubtful and daily grow
ing more so, as the light Of reason
sound judgment is cast upon it
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-03-03

Fallen and Disgrnced.

The startling intelligence comes
by the daily papers received this
morning, that Secretary Belknap has
been proven by investigation before
the Committee on Expenditures in
the War Department, to have dis
graced himself and dishonored his
high Office by selling his official pat
ronage for money. Mr.. Marsh, Of
New York, testified before the COM
mittee that in 1870 he paid Belknap
$4,000 for the post leadership of Fort
Sill, and $4,000 annually ever since.
This statement created the most IN
tense excitement and surprise in
Washington. Bclknap did not deny
the story, but Immediately hurried to
the President and rendered his reslg-
nation, demanding that it be imme-
diately accepted, which was DONE
The Committee have offered rcso-
luton instructing the Committee on
judiciary to prepare articles of i'm
parchment, and there is a probability
that the corrupt man will be speedily
tried and punished as he deserves.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-03-03
IE trial of Gen. Babcock, at 81

If trial OF Gen. BabcOck, at st
puis, for completely in the whisky
.uds, was ended on Thursday Of last
eek. The jury, after listening to a
ong and able charge from Judge
rillOn, which was favorable to the
efendent, retired for consultation,
anG upon the first ballot agreed upon
a verdict of not guilty, the same be-
ing announced in open court, amid
many and hearty manifestations of
popular approval. This result is a
triumph Of right and justice, and Is
all the more signal for the reason that
the trial was eminently fair and i'm
partial. Gen. Babcock, with all his
advantages of standing and intlu-
entail friends, had no consideration
granted to him that would not have
been accorded to any man in like
circumstances, no matter how low in
society or official position. His con-
viction was hoped and prayed for
alike by the horde of actual thieves,
who would drag him to their level,
and by the enemies of the Republican
party, who expected, through him, to
.-syike blow ut the President. These
Will be disappointed and chagrined
at the result of the trial, hut honest,
unbiased readers of the testimony
will agree that the verdict is just and
honest.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-03-03

The nomination of Hon. G. w Bemis,
of Independence, is a good one, and the
gentle Toman, of the BULLETIN, must al
low us to forget the =" mania ," he discovers
in us long enough to most heartily en-
dorse it, Internationally and on the spot.
Yet, if Capt. Moore should get it, we
should not be unhappy, but send up as
good support as possible for him. Mr..
Bemis has the advantage of being person
ally known to many people, and known
creditably to Il great many in this section
and the State over.-Fort Dodye lNe,sen-
ger.
There is nothing unsound about
the above paragraph, and we may be
permitted to remark that 1t cores
ponds in that respect with the gen.
eral character of our friend Swalm's
opinions upon most topics. He has
been little daft of late in anticipa-
ton of the next Senatorial contest,
and the part that a certain newspaper
syndicate is expected to play IN it,
but his manifestations in that line
were abnormal, and not characteristic.
We hope he will not take too much
to heart our allusion to it.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-03-03

ELIZABETH sHrrETs, "of, D. S Circuit Court,
VS.. buchanan Co.. Iowa
ADAM SHERETs, d At. Notice.
rI'HE undersigned, referees in the case Of parti.
/ ton now pending in the Circuit Court of Blu.
chanan county Iowa, wherein Elizabeth Sherets
ct al, are Plaintiffs, and Adam Sherets. ct al are
Defendants, by virtue of an order made by said
Court at the November term, 1874. will offer fol-
sale, at the office of A. Crooks. Justice of the
county. Iowa. on the 18th day of March. 1876, com
mencing at 10 O'Clock, A. NJ the following des
cribed property to-wit:
Southwest 4 of southeast 4 of southwest a
Section II. township 81, range s. 10 acres
Northwest a Of southeast 4 OF southwest i
Section II, township 81, range 8, 10 acres
East a southeast Il of southeast \, of southwest
4 Section IL, township 81, range 8, acres
West Il OF southeast a of southeast I. of sonth
west a Section II, township 81. range s, acres
East Il of northeast Il of southeast a of south
west 4 Section II. township 81, range s, acres
west a Section H. township 81, range s. acres
Northeast a OF southeast 4 Of Section TO- town.
ship 81, range s. 40 acres.
East 4 of southwest 4 of southeast Il OF south
east 4 Section 2s township IS range 8, 5 acres
Also two acres in southeast !. of southeast "A
Section "a, township IS, range s, with house and
improvements on same.
Terms of sale: One-fourth or more cash bal
ance in one, two and three years with interest an
nualy at ten per cent. And in case of the sale OF
timber land security will be required for deferred
payments other than the land.
Other land and lots, security, will be taken on
the properly for the deferred payments.
! i, F EI blair. Referees.
GEO. GINTHER
Quasqueton. Feb H. 1876
LAKE 4 HARMON. Auy3 for Pitts. 2owi
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-03-03

an adjournment was voted, leaving
it right there, with the probabilities
against simon pure hanging law, at
least, and l have some doubts of any
change Of the present law.
Not much legislation has been
effected. A number of Important
measures have been voted down in
one house or the other, so that they
are ont of the way for the session. I
mention the following: To allow
defendants to testify in their own be-
half in criminal cases; to provide
compulsory education; to raise the
school age to 6 years; to add natural
philosophy and drawing to the list of
studies in schools; to instruct Con
gress on the resumption Of specie
payment; to submit the Blaine school
amendment; to suppress saloons.
The House received an adverse
opinion in regard to the legality of
publishing the Female Suffrage 1850
lutions, but, nevertheless, voted to
submit them at next election. A
very polite invitation was received
from the Mayor of Atlanta, Ga, to
take free ride over that State. The
Senate has voted a resolution favor
ing abolition of Grand Juries.
Railroad tariffs promise to be mex,
in order. Then License, for which
many petitions are coming.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-03-03
A Word Of Joy.
FROM THE HON. JAMES ROSS, GRAND
LECTURER l. o. g. T., WIS.
Oronge Williams.

orange Williams:
DEAR SIR: - From a feeling OF
gratitude, | take great pleasure in
giving this voluntary testimony to
the efficacy of Hale's Cough Cordial
in easily and pleasantly curing per-
sistent cough and catarrh. For a
month while engaged nightly in pub
lie speaking, had suffered with an
annoying cough which stubbornly re-
sisted the various cough remedies
that | had taken. Through the adj
vice of friends | fortunately gave
Hale's Cough Cordial trial, when
my coughing ceased at once, and the
following day it had done Its work
completely and felt all right. The
first dose went directly to the cold
spot in my lungs, and in the midst of
Il general warmth and perspiration
the stubborn cough seemed to dis
solve. In gratitude and esteem, I am
Yours truly,
JAMES Ross.
Sold apd warranted by Tabor &
son, 4w32
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-03-03

The Governor has appointed to
the new Supreme Judgeship created
by the Legislature, Judge Rothrock,
of the Eighth Judicial District, an
able jurist and pure man. Col. John
Shane, Senator from Benton county
in the present Legislature, has been
appointed to the vacancy on the
bench of the sth District, caused by
the resignation of Judge Rothrock.-
Col. Shane has been quite prominent
as a legislator. We are not acquaint'
ed with his legal qualifications.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-03-03
The financial question is all l

THE financial question is ali I'M
healthy thing to have around when a
Presidential election is pending. 1t
is intractlble, and not easily adjusted
to the exigencies of parties, and it is
safe to say that it is calculated to
give party managers more trouble
and solicitude than all other knotty
problems combined, especially if they
cannot just perceive in which scale
the preponderance of public senti-
mcnt is likely to rest. The Demo
Gratis Of the National House of Rep
resentatives are just now having a
tussle with the problem, and as yet
the problem has the better Of them.
They have held number Of caueuses
to come, if possible, to some common
understanding upon the financial
issue as a basis of party action, but
have only succeeded thus far in in
tcnsifying irrcconeilab!e differences
of opinion, which threaten to disrupt
the party. Meanwhile, the party
leaders in the House are making a
desperate effort to prevent the squab-
bleS Of the caucuses from breaking
out in open rupture on the floor Of
the House. They do this by the I'M
merciful application Of the gag, and
for two weeks they have thus sue
ceeded in staving off the dangerous
issue. Last Monday being the regu-
lar day for the introduction Of bills
and joint resolutions, no sooner had
the cali of States ended than half a
hu..dred excited men sprang to their
feet, shouting, I" Mr.. Speaker" as
loud as they could yell, among them
Holman, of Indiana, and others, who
wanted to introduce a resolution de-
claring the sense of the House on the
currency question. But the Speaker,
pro tem., (Cox) i'll the chair, by pre-
yious arrangement, recognized Nor
rison of Illinois, who moved to adj
i0aa:,.. Then ensued a scene. Indig-
nant cries were heard of No, no."
await 4 whlle," "Vote it down."
and one member asked if any one
was ever going to get a right to
speak upon the floor. The members
crowded around Morrison, begging
and entreating him to yield, for the
introduction of some pet bill or res
oluuon, but he stood infexible, and
on call of the ayes and noes, the
House sustained the motion to adj
ioprn w majority of four. So the
4 skeleton in the Democratic house
hold is put away temporarily, and the
caucusing is going on, in the desper-
.sse hope that some kind OF a com
promise may he devised that will DO
to tide over the election
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-03-03

deal out poison, it follows that the
smaller the pills, the less the danger
when patient falls into the hands
Of one of the incompetent kind
Score one for the little pills.
Some day there will be better
way of making doctors than we have
now. but not this century. If farm
err has a son who is bright and will
ing to work, he makes farmer of
him. If he is lazy but good at swap
ping jack-knives, he sets him up in
store. If he is lazy but full of CAB,
he is contributed to one of the talking
professions; but if he is lazy and can
not talk, but only look wise as an
owl, he is predestined to the medical
profession. TO be sure some devel
op wonderfully in Matching, and
make Warrens, and Crosbys, and
Brown Sequards, who are so skillful
they can cut up two men and make
three ont of the pieces; but some are
fools at the start, and learned fools at
the end
And some day-quite likely not
before the millenium-the relation
of physicians to the rest of the world
will be regulated upon wiser basis
than it is to-day. Now, their natural
desire must be that the community
shall be sickly. If the people are
well, the doctors must starve or next
to it) go to work, and when he prays
in the morning and evening, "Give
us this day our daily Bread" practic-
ally interpreted, it is: Good Lord,
send an epidemic among the people,
for that is the way the bread comes.
If | thought their prayers were an
swered, should desire to take my
self to a region where medicine is
never named, especially scientific
medicine
OF course the doctors must be sup.
ported, but let it be by a salary de-
pendent upon the health of the COM
munity-if that is good make the sal
airy good; if that is poor make the
salary poor, for this is the principle
upon which the relation between the
employer and employed is regulated
in every other business in life, and
in the case of the doctors, their pray
ers and their best exertions would be
for the health and consequent happi-
ness of the community.
MOODY Grow.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-03-03

SHARON, the Bonanza King OF Ne
vada, who was elected to the United
States Senate two years ago, has just
condescended to take his seat in that
body. The announcement Of his be-
ing sworn in is coupled with the in
formation that he is ga tall, slender
man, with bald head and gray
mustache."
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-03-03

THE Clarinda Herald thinks that
Col. III. n. Moore has clear field for
the Republican nomination for State
Treasurer, and that he will get it
without opposition. The Colonel
will have a powerful support-there
is no doubt OF that. But ex-senator
Bemis is also candidate, and a can
didate in earnest, and as there is no
stronger man in Iowa than he is
among all who know him, it is not
onl y probable but certain that he will
make it very lively for his Southern
competitor.-.State Register.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-03-03
qIle '16nlleti'l:
FRIDAY, MARCH 8, 1876.

THE United States Supreme Court
has decided the long vexed question
of the eastern terminus of the Union
Pacific Railroad, in favor of Council
Bluffs, and that the Omaha bridge,
across the Missouri, is part of the
road, and must be operated in con-
nection with the whole line. This
will put an end to the transfer impo-
sition which has bled the pockets of
the travelling public SO long.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-03-03
Adm niStratriX' Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned
~ was on the 21st day Of February, 1876. duly
appointed by the Circuit Court of Buchanan coun-
ty, Iowa, and has qualified as Administrative Of
township Buchanan county, deceased. All per-
sons indebted to the Estate requested to make
immediate payment to the undersigned, and those
having claims against the same will present them
duly authenticated to said Court for allowance.
MARY REAGAN SULLIVAN
Dated Feb. q 1876. LII WI Administrators
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-03-03
MAYORS OFFICE,
INDEPENDENCE, Iowa.
February II, 1876.

MAYORS OFFICE,
INDEPENDENCE, Iowa.
February II, 1876.
The qualfnd electors OF the City of Indepen-
den"e, Buchanan county, Iowa. are hereby notified
that on Monday, the 9th day of March, 1876 there
will be held an election IN said City. at which
election there will be chosen the following officers
for said City. to-wit:
One Mayor for the term Of one year.
One City Treasurer for the term of one year.
One City Assessor. for the term of one year
There will also be elected members of the City
Council as follows:
First Ward-On member of the CITY Council
Tor the term of two years.
Second Ward-One member of the City Council
for the term o. two years.
Third Ward-One member OF the CITY Council
for the term of two years.
Fourth Ward One member of the City Council
for the term of two years.
Fifth Ward-One member of the City Council
for the term of two years
Such election will be holden at the following
places:
in the First Ward at the Office of the Brewer
Brothers.
In the Second Ward, at the Engine House.
In the Third Ward. at l.. A. Mains store.
In the Fourth Ward. at the Burr Block.
In the Fifth Ward. at the Parker ace.
The polls of said election will be open from 8 A.
NJ to II NJ and from p. NJ. till p. NJ.
D. d. HOLDRIDGE Manor
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-03-03
Assiggee's Notice in Bankruptcy.

District Of I0,0G-sS.:
TNHE undersigned hereby gives notice of hi. ap-
i pointment as Assignee in the Estate of Ste
vens & Begun ard E. L. Begun, of Independel ce.
in Buchanan county, Iowa, and f. G. Stevens, OF
GAINESVILLE, in the county of Rock. State of Wis
consin, who have been adjudged Bankrupts upon
voluntary petition by the District Court of the
United States for said District.
ALONZO CRAGIN Assignee.
Dubuque, Iowa, Feb. O. 1876. BLVD
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-03-03

o. Bound Iowa.
10. Locate Des Moines.
READING.
/. What is meditation?
2. What is good elocution?
3. What is articulation?
4. What is emphasis?
5. In how many ways can word be
rendered emphatic?
force.
7. How may good articulation be
acquired?
8. Of what use are punctuation marks?
8. How many kinds of pauses?
10. Where are pauses proper?
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-03-03
Notice..

On account of my absence from home, have
employed Messrs. Baiy \ jackson to look after
the interest of the OLD Phoenix Insurance Co.,
of Hartford, In independence and vicinity. Those
wishing to insure in reiidhie tim. ti{td and ire
TASTED company, should call at their Office (over
Fishers store and take out policy i'll the "0LD
Phanir." New business solicited; old business
attended to. '(ll-2ftN r. BARTLE, Agent,
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-03-03
NERVOUS DEBILITY.

NERVOUS DEBILITY.
= depressed, irritable state of mind
O. weak, nervous, exhausted feeling;
no energy or animation; confused
head, weak memory, often with d.
bilitntinG> Involuntary discharges. r
consequence OF excuses, mental overwo.
indscretions. This NERVOUS DEB!.
finds sovereign cisrc in HUIPsE!sz.
HOMEOPATHIC SPECIFIC, Nc.
It tones up the :! SEN, arrests discharges, Dis
ne mental gloon ;.i.I Dependency, md re'
mates the entire G:.,c.a. 1t is perfectly Ia
less and always eii3.,a.. Trice o., for a pacI..
OF five boxes and large e. vial Of POWDER wiz.
important III old, serious cases; or 81 per sin
OK Sold by ALL Druggists. or sent By ma.
On receipt Of price. Address HUMPHREYS
SPECIFIC HOMEOPATHIC ILGDICIHE co,
No Fec
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-03-03
Teael,ers' Golnp,,,.
w. L. PARKER. EditOs .
Public Examination,

At the public examination held at indie
perdence, Saturday, Feb. 26, the follow
ing questions were used.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-03-03

James G. Clarke, General Manager
of the Illinois Central Railroad Co.,
has issued the following statement,
showing the business OF all kinds
forwarded from and received at
Dubuque, over the l. c. r. r., by
It's leased lines IN Iowa and from Hi
nois, during the years 1878, 1874 and
1875, reduced to full car loads:
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-03-03
Mayors Proclamation.

NfIIV. YIN T1EN,
Quasqueton. Feb. II. 1876.
LAKE & HARMON. Att'y3 for Pl'tffs. Q
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1876-11-03
ELECTION NOTICE.

-24lGS ID 4S1AN IN ~ ILL.,
To Judges of Election and Voters of Har.
ford County.
n accordance with the requirements of the
L Code OF Public General Laws, hereby
give notice TO the Judges of Election and to
the Voters of Hartford county that an Elec-
ton will be held on
Tuesday, 9TH of November, 1875,
at the usual places of voting in the several
election districts of Hartford county, rs fol-
lows:
In the 1st Election District at Abingdon.
In the I'd Election District at Halls Cross
Roads.
In the Sd Election District al Bel Air
In the 4th Election District at Jarretts.
vile.
In the 9TH Election District at Dublin.
In the 9th Election District at Havre de
Grace.
And the election to be held is for the pur-
pose of electing gentlemen to fill the follow
ing offices, viz:
Eight Persons as Electors for President
and Vice-Presfdent of the United States.
One Person to represent the Second Con-
gressional District of Maryland in the Con-
gress of the United States.
CB- The polls will be open at o'clock A.
NJ and close at o'clock p. M.
eB- The Returning Judges are required
and directed to make their return on the Sec
ond day Thursday following the election to
the Clerk of the Circuit Court for Hartford
county, and also TO the Governor of Mary
land.
oct13 G. VIM. HANwAY, Sheriff
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1876-11-03
NOTICE..
ROAD NOTICE.

TNHIRTY DAYS after the first publica-
i ton of this notice, application will be
made to the County Commissioners of Har-
ford county, to open and locate public road
in the Fifth Election District of said county,
beginning at point on the public road lead.
ing from Charles M. Myers to the Pennsyl-
vana line at or near Wheeler's School House,
lands of Sylvester Wheeler, David Pyle, |. w.
Jenkins and wife, David L. Pyle, NJ. Nelson
Whiteford. Augustine r. Whiteford, wife of
Michael Whteford, and Ellen r. Webster,
wife of James A. Webster, to terminate at or
intersect the new road leading from Pylesville
to Delta, at or near the residence of James A.
Webster and wife,
September 10, 1876.