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Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-03-02

THE Dubuque Herald would have
its readers believe that there is in pro.
gress in tInt: city great scramble
among the Republicans for the pos
session of the Federal Offices
Among others it mentions MIR.
Woodruff, of the Times, as circulat,
ing a paper recommendatory of him
for the office of Postmaster. Mr..
Woodruff sets the matter at rest by
card in his paper in which he says
that he is not and never has been a
candidate for that or any other office.
1t is probable that the statements OF
the Herald IN relation to other par
ties, has no better foundation.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-03-02
THE DEAF AND DUMB ASYLUM
FIRE
The State Institution 1t Council Bluffs
Entirely Destroyed.
Council Blufr. yoppnriel. asth.

sssse E4si
Council Bluffs Nonpnriel, 18th.
"A fire broke GU, IN the fourth sto-
ry OF the east wing Of the State Deaf
and Dumb institution at this place
last night about twelve o'clock and
rapidly spread until the entire build
ing was. enveloped in flames. At
the time the fire broke out there were
eighty-two boys and seventy-one
girls in the institution, and fortunate
~, through the GOODNESS and judg-
ment of the Superintendent, Mr.. Tai
bot, and his assistants, they were all
aroused from their slunbers and got
ont Of the building in safety, so that
not single lite is supposed to be
lost. When we left there at two
o clock We had accoui ted for them
all, and though one boy was missing
Mr.. Talbot assured us that he
thought there was not the least dan
ger Of his being burned as they had
ample time to visit the different
apartments and rescue every person
before The flames or smoke had in
creased sufficiently to prevent them
from 80 doing. Owing to the size
OF the Building, after the inmates
were all out, considerable furniture,
bedding and clothing were saved
from the lower stories. As soon az
the fire was discovered a pump and
hose, always kept ready for use, was
brought into active service, but as
everything had to be done inside the
building, very little progress was
made towards preventing the flames
from spreading. The news of the
confagration first reached the head
quarters Of the Fire Department by
telegraph from the other side of the
river, which happened in this wise:
The night Waterman at the St. Joe
depot in this city, G. Taylor, first oh,
served the fire, and awakened w. r.
Bachelor, the day operator, who,
owing to the fact that connection
was shut off between his Office and
the Office here while news dispatches
were oelng received, had to make the
circuit via Omaha at about o'clock.
When the news came the alarm was
promptly sounded aed the engines
turned out, but as the distance was
SO great it was thought useless tor
them to go down, and they We're or
dered to return. However, many of
the tiremen went down, but it was
impossible to do anything but see it
burn. The children were turned
out, many Of them in their night
clothes and were provided tor as
comfortably as possible in the ma
chine shop end adjacent buildings.
a number of our citizens, pr"ninen,
among whom were ex-Mayor Jacque-
min, rendered what assistance they
could und"r the circumstances for
the unfortunates. The origin OF the
fire is unknown.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-03-02


Judge Davis is q very able man, but he
reckons without his host if he thinks the
Democrats will nominate him for the
Presidency in 1850. Refusing to serve
on the Commission settled his prospects
Dubuque Herald.
1t would seem from the above that
the Herald is already in doubt
whether the Democrats gained a
Senator in the election of Judge
Davis. The unavailability Of Judge
Davis, rs Democratic Presidential
candidate, lies in the fact that he il
an honest man. He has too much
conscience. Unless he can divest
himself of the scruples, belonging to
a high minded, honorable man, and
lend his sanction, if not active par
ticipation, to bribery, conspiracy and
i"bbery of all sorts he can never win
favor from that ruling element in
the Democratic party, represented by
such papers as the Heraid. Refus-
ing to do anything in the interest of
that organization, no matter how re.
voting to his sense OF right or pro
priety, will indeed, effectuaily "se,tle
his prospects"
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-03-02

A PAPER in the Southern portion
of the State that is an enthusiastic
supporter of Mr.. Gears Gubernator
ial aspirations, thinks that the papers
which are against him would do we'll
10 work for their own preferences
and let Mr.. G.. alone. Without de-
string to have it refer to the present
situation, We may be allowed to sug-
gest that the the demand is not ten
able in itself, or complimentary to
the candidate in whose behalf it is
preferred. 1t is Just as essential that
the people know of any Disqualified
ton or unfitness, il any exist, in a
candidate held up tor their favor as
it is to be informed of his good quail
tiles; and they will naturally be sus-
picious of any man who is sensitive
about the examination of his public
record.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-03-02
Hon. VILE MoYNE, one of Il

Hon. J. V. LIE MoYNE, one of the
Democratic Representatives in Con.
gress from Chicago, made y speech
in the House the other day, Of which
the following is an extract. 1t in'ii-
Gates the feeling toward Tilden en-
tertained by a large portion Of the
Democracy, and which is finding ex-
preston, now that the contest over
the Presidency is practically ended.
Mr.. L. Moync said:
ave of the West, are done in poll.
tics with the domination of New
York. Under her leadership we
have not only lost the victory after
il had been fairly won, but, what is
still worse, we have been disgraced.
II Mr. Tilien could only be made
President by getting the vote from
Oregon, in opposition to the vote OF
a majority Of the people, he had bet
ter remain private citizen.
II Tilden either directly or midi
rectly consented to the purchase OF q
Republican Eisotor, he deserves
double condemnation from every
man who supported HIM.
d The significance OF the above Ian
guage Is in the fact that the guilt OF
Mr.. Tilden in the Oregon bribery is
admitted.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-03-02

The composition OF President
IIayes' Cabinet is now a matter Of
speculation in the public press. III
the multitude Of Surmises and pre-
dictions growing out of the discus,
cussion of the subject, We notice the
quite prominent mention Of two
Iowa men for places among the Off
cial advisers of the new President,
namely: Hon. Geo. w. McCmry, in
connection with the Department of
the Interior, and Hon. John A. Kas.
son, for the position as Post Master
General. Both are able men, and
would do credit to themselves and
our State In the Cabinet. Mr.. Kas-
son, from his intimate knowledge Of,
and experience in postal affairs, has
a strong claim tor the place mention
ed in connection with his name, but
If Iowa is to be honored by posi-
ton in the Cabinet, the choice could
tall on no man more appropriate for
eminent ability, distinguished pub
lie service and standing among the
statesmen of the country, than Mr..
McCrary. We believe him to be
a pure man, aud fully in accord with
what is understood to be the prominent
features of the policy Of the incom-
ing administration. We are willing
to put him forward AZ one of the best
opponents of Iowa Republicanism.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-03-02

The Dubuque Herald painfully
conceding the miscarriage of all the
schemes OF its party to cheat the Re-
publicans out of honestly won victo-
ry, casts about with important malice
for something to crafty its revenge
full feelings. Assuming that the
Democracy hold the purse strings OF
the nation, it calls upon them to "put
on the screws" by which phase it
means the cutting down of appropri.
tons fer necessary expenses of the
government to figure that will
embarrass the new administration,
experimenting the demand with the
demagogue suggestion that ere.
trenchment" of this sort "will please
the people" The army and navy,
which have preserved the country
by standing between it and Demo.
cratic revolutionary schemes, is es.
pec,ally recommended for emascula.
ton by being "shayen close" The
Herald goes on to say:
Let not the Democrats be to squeam.
ish. The Republicans do not fail to pu,
the screws to US every chance they get;
let4he screws be put to them Nearly
every serious mistake the Democrats have
made the past year, has come from the
fact that they have not been sufficiently
partisan.
This is the sort Of advice that the
leading organ of Iowa Democracy,
impelled solely and avowedly by
cl,agrin at defeat, tenders to its par
ty friends in Congress. Isn't it
dignlfied and judicious? How the
calm wisdom and craftsmanship OF
the Iowa member of the Democratic
--.;opal Committee shines through
..F .rr-.-ts...I
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-03-02
MAYORS PROCLAMATION.
MAYORS OFFICE.


Independence, Iowa. Feb. Is. 1877. {
The qualified electors of the City of indepen
dence. Buchanan county. Iowa. are hereby mott
fled that on Monday, the 5th day of March. 1877.
there will be held an election in said city at which
election there will be chosen the following Off
GERS, 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
One City Solicitor for the term of two years.
Members OF the City Council as fullows:
First " ard-One member of the city Council
for the term of two years.
Second Ward-Une member of the City Council
for the term of 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 -Une member Of the City Council
for the term OF two years.
Such election will be holden in the following
places:
In the First Ward al the Office Of the Brewer
Brothers on Main street.
In the Second ard AZ the Engine House.
In the Third Ward at the store of ID. L. Bisbee
on Main street.
In The Fourth Ward in Burr's building on Chat
ham street.
Int the Fifth Ward at the house OF l.. II. Adams
in Block Is, in Fargo's I'd addition to Indepen-
dence.
The polls of said election will be open from
A. Al. to IL NJ :. and from p NJ. tot r. NJ.
3w30 d. ID. HOLDRIDGE. Mayor
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-03-02

THE managers OF the Dubuque
Northwestern Agricultural and Me-
chanical Exposition are making
strenuous efforts to secure the pres
ence at their fair IN the second week
in September, of the famous trotting
horses, Goldsmith Maid and Snug
cler, and expect by this means TO
draw the largest crowd that ever at
tended fair in Iowa. The reader
should not forget that the show will
be purely Agricultural and Me
chauical Exposition.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-03-02
THE NEW PRESIDENT.
His Probable Policy in Regard to APP
pointments.
l}RApFoRD, XIV. Feb. 2lst.

BRADFORD, KY. Feb. 2lst.
To the Editor Of the Cincinnati Gazstte:--
Will you please give me your
opinion rs to Mr.. Hayes letter on
civil service reform?
Does it mean that the country is
to he spared the grand oGc.uf rad
or not? From what can see and
learn the chronic Office seekers are
on the war path and will have slmiIs
or blood. 1t is disgrace to our
party and country to have this thing
continued from adm; nistration IL ;.,l-
minis,ration. II You aud other lead
ing men Of our party would put your
foot down on the thing 1T once and
firmly, the country would he saved
the disgrace and modification Of this
rabble of office sharks and save a
great many worthy men to their
families whom they neglect. and
give up good business for the sake
Of holding some petty office which
they imagine is all pay and no work.
| have been constant reader Of
your paper for thirty years, and have
grand faith in your editorials. So
please give the country the benefit
of your ideas on tins subject and
save many a poor fellow from dis
appointment, and loss Of time and
money. Yours Respectfully,
CIVIL SERVICE.
Gov. Hayes meant what he said
i, lis letter of acceptance, and he
will be governed by the policy there
in announced. There will, therefore
be- no general. rand upon office hold
ers. Few changes will be made, and
these only for cause. II he shall be
inaugura,cd President of the United
States, the army of office seekers, il
there be such III army, may "a well
save themselves the trouble of get
ting up papers, creating a pressure
and all that sort OF thing. 1t may
be said further, of Gov. Hayes, that
he dislikes to make appointments
and will be governed in this matter
so far AS we can judge from the
character of the man, by the inter
csts of the public service.-ED
GAZETTE.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-03-02


The outlook at the present mo-
ment indicates the peaceful inaugur-
alton of Hayes and Wheeler, next
Monday. The tillibustering Demo-
Gratis OF the House, have spared no
effort, by all sorts of dilitory strate-
gy, to prevent this contamination,
but their last card is played, and
their discontinue certain. They
made their last grand rally on Wed.
nesday, first in the House, on q mo.
ton to read the 1928 pages Of print
ed testimony, taken in South Caro-
lima, and next in the joint session
when Hewitt, aided by dumping
Jack" Springer of Illinois, sought t.
have second return introduced
from Vermont. In both these meas
ures of obstruction and delay, thu
conspirators were signally defeated
the good sense of the majority of the
Democrats Of the House, inducing
them to join with the Republicans in
squelching all such dishonorable tao
tics. On Wednesday the Count had
reached Vermont, besides which
there only remains Virginia, Yves,
Virginia and Wisconsin. The can
vass will undoubtedly be finished b,
to-day at noon, when Hayes and
Wheeler will be declared duly elect
ed and the Inauguration will take
place at the time required by the
constitution.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-03-02
CLOR +!

Just as We go to press, the Dubu'
que papers come to hand with the in
telligence that the count was COM
pleted, and Hayes and Wheeler de-
clared elected at 4:3O this morning.
Halleluiah
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-03-02
The GAINESVILLE Star tells of cul

The Clarksville Star tells of = curious
wager in that county, between MISS
Schleybnrg, u slightly built school teacher,
and a heavy weight named John Shannon
u Hayes is elected the lady wheels Shan.
non who weighs 225. from his house to
the school house. 50 rods, aud ,ies ss-sa
!! old Usufruct should by any chance, he
inaugurated. The School ma ain is in for
the aldest task she ever had.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-03-02
THAT QUADROON BALL.
a Spirited Account Of Trumbull's Terp
sichorean Triumphs.

ceived letter from friend in New
Orleans containing dcsci iption of
the part Lyman Trumbull took in
the now celebrated octoroon ball at
Mrs. Patterson's
Trumbull and Palmer were rather
late in arriving, aud when they came
in the ball WAS already i'll full prog
ress. They were at once surround
ed by a bevy of the octoroons, each
anxious to secure a word or smile
from the great men. Gov. Palmer
was little "offish" in manner de-
spite all the attentions lavished upon
him, but Trumbull is genuine man
OF the world, and conducted hi",selt
In a way to win the admiration Of
all. When in Rome he always does
as the Romans do. The music Of
the dance struck up and one Of the
girls with whom Trumbull had been
laughing and joking, smiled brightly
1T him, and with her head arched on
one side, and her arms en,icingly ex-
tended, exclaimed, "Senator, won't
You dance with me-" "Why, of
course l WILL" responded the old
fellow CALAMITY, and he caught the
fair one around the waist, and went
circling down the Hall, while Palmer
looked on like poor boy AT Il trolic.
The Senator went round and round
to the music Of lively waltz, and
showed some skill az u dancer, but
even and anon he would bump
against the iher couples, and nearly
took his agile partner off her feet
with the rapidity of his evolutions.-
At times he grew SO dizzy that his
partner (Lurline by name) had to
stop and hold him up until the gid
diucss passed away and he went at
it agsin with renewed vigor. The
Senator WAS loudly applauded all
over the room, and he undoubtedly
made the sensation of tn" evening.
Finally dance, something like a
Northern quadrille, was put on the
floor, and Palmer was induced to
take a part, but he did 40 in a very
spiritless manner In this dance
there is the figure Of SCENTS solo,"
which gives the gentlemen AN oppor-
tuni,y to display their skill. As the
gentlemen dance this figure one
after another, :here Is generally n
sort Of competition between them,
aud each one tries to do his best
Several Southern gentlemen had
danced this figure with great spirit,
and at last Trumbull's turn CAME
He WAS thoroughly fired up with the
spirit of the occasion, and sailed gal
ly out on the floor to the music
slump Jim Crow" and then to the
astonishment Of all, he gave some
regular plantation steps. TO describe
it il. t-chanical language, he "rock
I'll back on his hind feet" a little.
then cut the "pigeon-wing" to the
right and left, and came round on
the ALLIGATOR circle" and retired to
his place on the figure Of the "wlnd'
in blades," rare and difficult IN We
ment, which would be as difficult to
describe Is perform. He knew that
he hal succeeded for shouts for "the
Judge" came from all parts Of the
room, and the great Democrats face
smiled with the consciousness Of
triumph. Palmer, however, was ut
terly discontinued. and refused to
dance any more, though he fingered
abont for hours talking to the olive
hucd maidens. And s" the night
wore on, Senator TrumbulPs enjoy
ment growing more pronounced with
every passing mOmOnt.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-03-02

THE st. Louis GL0be- Democrat
knows Don Piatt, and it says he liz
not cory person outside Of All edi-
torial room. He was an officer of
the army during the war, but his
presence OF mind never allowed him
to go to the front. He was always
in greater danger Of dying of old age
than Of being shot IN battle. He
wont assassinate anybody.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-03-02
The Mason CITY Republican pre-.

The Mason City Republican pre-,
SCENTS the name of Judge Ruddick, OF
Waverly, as candidate for the NOM
ination as Supreme Judge, accompa-
nying the same with handsome
tribute to his character and ability.
The suggestion is not without appro-
priateness. Judge Ruddick's claims
for promotion certainly rest upon le-
climate and honorable grounds.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-03-02

The RepaN en- says the railroad to
Grundy Centre is no longer question.
The ties and bridge timbers are already
purchased and ready for shipment. The
contract for grading will be let early in
March, and with favorable spring the
cars will reach the Center by the Fourth
Of July next
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-03-02

our naval heroes, for, since January
LIST, six Of tfem have died. Yester
day Rear Admiral Goldsborough
was buried. We trust vii are ct rest
now on "Famc's eternal camping
ground" .JUNIUs.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-03-02

THE trial of Mrs. Ellen S. Upper
for forgery, at Davenport, closed on
Saturday 1.-THE jury after being out
sixteen hours, returned verdict of
"not guilty" 1t was held that she
has not been morally responsible for
her acts for the past three years
The other indictments are to be
quashed.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-03-02
HIGHWAY NOTICE.
OFFICE OF COUNTY AUDITOR.
Independence. Iowa, Feb. II, 1877. {

Independence. Iowa, Feb. II, 1877.
To Ill WhOna a n,ay e0nctiH.'
FINHE Commissioner appointed TO vacate and re-
L locate highway, vacation commencing at
the NV of the az of the ma of the swi& Of
section IS. SO. O. in Buchanan county. running
thence east one ml'e to the east line OF said sec
ton 3d. thence north 76 deg. east. to the east line
OF the nwl4 of the s%l4 of section &c. 50. g. thence
on a direct line to the center Of section 36, said
township and range.
Relocate commencing at center OF said section
30. thence west center section line OF sections
36 and 81, said township and range. until il con-
meets with road now laid at or near the NV cor
ner Of the swl4 Of section 35 township and range
aforesaid has reported in favor Of the vacation
and Relocation thereof. and all objections thereto
or claims for damages must be filed in the Audi
tors Office before noon Of the 21st day OF
April, 4. d. 1877. or such highway will be vacated
and re located without reference thereto.
4w30 ID. A. McLEISH, Co Auditor.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-03-02
Notice..

At special session Of the Board of Directors
of the Independent School District Of Indepen
dence. Buchanan county, Iowa, the following
resolution was adopted:
RESOLVED, That the following question be sub
mitted to the electors Of the District at the annu-
nj election of said District on the second Monday
of March. 1877:
Shall the Directors Of said District issue the
bonds Of the District in the form specified by law
not exceeding ten thousand dollars. for the pur-
pose of purchasing suitable lots. and erecting
thereon schooinouse for the use of said District
Said bond to draw interest not exceeding eight
per cent per annum. payable semi annually.
The form Of the vote shall be: Shall the Direc-
tors issue bonds TO build new school housed
Yes or no. ID. 5. DEERiNG. Secy.
Feb II. 1877
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-03-02
NEW ADvERrIsEME ITS.
SnERIFF,S SALE.
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

NOTICE ia hereby given that the undersigned
~ was on tn. 27th day Of February. 1877, duly
appointed by the Circuit Cour: Of Buchanan conn.
ty. Iowa. and has qualified as Administrator Of
the estate of Truman Nichols. late of Buchanan
county. deceased. All persons indebted to the
estate are r. quested to make immediate payment
to the undersigned. and those having claims
against the same will pr, sent them duly autheuti-
Gated to said Court for allowance.
f. w. NICHOLS, Administrator.
Dated February 9th, 1877. 2W32
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-03-02
MRS. DR.. A. E. MADISON.

Office and residence. north side Main street. :
doors east Merchants Hotel. With the most
grateful sentiments OF regard for the liberal pat
ronage bestowed on her during the past year in
this city desires to inform the general public and
especially all those laboring under all forms Of
Gu. oNIc COMPLAINTS, that she can be consulted
personally by letter every variety OF Disease
Of the Brain. Throat. Lungs. Ii. art. Liver, Kid
neys ''atarrh. Dyspepsia Rheumatism. Asthma.
All Female Complaints and Disc Asses OF Women
and Children speciality. For Ii years she has
been very successful in her peculiar vegetable
treatment. scores of her patients who have Ia
ken treatment can testify Among them the
old, the middle aged. and the young, male and
female. +. y. Box sos Indept ndence. 1881
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-03-02
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned
~ on the 10Th day of February. 1877. duly
appointed by the Circuit Court of But hanan Coun-
ty. Iowa, and has qualified Adminisira OF
the Estate of Michael Burke late Of Buchanan
County, deceased All persons indebted to the
estate IRE requested to make immediate payment
to the undersigned, and those having claims
against the same vii prs sent them dull au henti-
Gated to said Court for allowance.
2w31 WILLIAM II. GATES, Administi ator.
Dated independence, February Goth, 1877.