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Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-01-18
The Legislature.

The Seventeenth General Assembly
of Town met at Des Moines on Monday.
The Senate was called to order by Lieut..
Gov. Rothert, and j. A. 7. Hull, of Da-
Wis county was made temporary Secre-
tary. The House was organized by the
election of Hon. Fred O'Donnell of Du-
buque, temporary Speaker, and J. W.
Logan temporary Chief Clerk The
same day the Republicans of both Hous-
es held caucuses for the nominations of
permanent officers, with the following
result:
SENATE:-Secretary, J. A. T. Hull, of
Davis county: First Asst, a. S. Nc
Cargan. of Clay; Second Asst, Ed. E..
Merritt, of Iowa; Sergeant-at-Ams,
Andrew Day, of Lucas; Postmistress,
Louise Rehkoff, of Van Buren,; Door
Keeper, Theodore Schriner, of Henry;
Engrossing Clerk, Miss Hattie Ray
bourne, of Polk; Enrolling Clerk, Miss
S. NJ. Hollett, of Buchanan.
HoUsE.-Speaker, John Y. Stone, Of
Mills; Chief Clerk, W. Y. Lucas. of
Cerro Gordo; First Asst, Ben Van
Steinberg, of Jackson; Second Asst, Z,
J, Reigert, of Jasper; Enrolling Clerk,
Mrs. NJ. A. Norris, of Mahaska; Engros-
sing Clerk, Miss Ada r. Castor, of Ben
ton: Sergeant-at- Arms, Capt NJ j. Null
Inns; Post Mistress. Miss Alice c, Cof-
fin, of Marshall; Doorkeeper, G. ID.
Rose. of Polk.
The Democrats made list of nomi-
nations for the Senate officers. but none
for the House
On Tuesday both Houses were per-
manently organized by the election of
the candidates above named for the sew
eral Offices. The same evening eau
Gus of the Republican members of both
Houses was held for the nomination of
candidate for United States Senator.
Hon. VIM. Larrabee, in an able speech.
presented the name of Hon. VIM. b.
Allison, which was seconded by Ex-
Gov. Stone. Upon motion of Hon. VIM.
Allen, of Henry, seconded by Senator
Hebard, Of Montgomery, the nomination
was declared unanimous by reclamation
amid applause and universal good feel
ing.
On Wednesday evening the Republi
can caucus for the nomination of candi-
dates for State Printer, Binder and
Wardens for the State Penitentiaries
was held. The result was the nomina-
ton of F. NJ. Mills, of Des Moines. for
State Printer; Matt Parrott, of Water
loo for State Binder; Capt. b. {. Nc
Millen, of Marshalltown, for Warden Of
the Fort Madison Penitentiary, and A..
f. Martin, the present incumbent,
Warden for the Anamosa Penitentlary.
The Democratic candidates for the same
positions are, Edmunds, of Fairfield, for
Printer; Andrick, of McGregor, for
Binder, Bucknam, of Dubuque,for War
den at Anamosa, and Sherman, of Iowa
county, for Warden at Fort Madison.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-01-18

GEN. JOHN A. DIX is out in the New
York Times with strong letter in de-
fence Of the Presidents position with
regard to appointments, especially re-
ferring to the New York Custom House
appointments. He holds that the Exec
utive, being responsible to the country
for the proper administration of affairs,
should be the sole judge of the necessi-
ty for change in the incumbents of Of
fee. Concerning the difference between
the President and the Senate, Gen. Dix
says:
The power of removal may be abused,
and so may any other executive func-
ton; but for any such abuse there is a
constitutional remedy. The assumption
by coordinate branch Of the govern
ment to Judge of the necessity of a re-
moval is not only usurpation, but it is
unsupported by any argument in favor
of a responsible administration of pub
lie affairs. The assumption denies this
right of judgment to the branch of the
government which is wholly responsible,
and vests it in the branch to which no
such responsibility belongs.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-01-18

THE vigorous war upon the President
which. according to announcement. was
to have followed the return Of the I'M
placablc leaders to Washington, shows
no sign of breaking out; on the contrary.
it looks as if contact with the people
had a soothing and admonitory effect
upon those worthless. They probably
have learned that the rank and file of
the Republican party see no cause for a
quarrel with the President, and that
they will not tolerate Il war upon him
for honestly adjusting his administra-
ton to the platform upon which he was
elected
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-01-18

We notice that the papers Of the 18th
District are quite generally speaking in
terms of praise Of the member of Con
gress from that District, on account of
the zeal and promptness which he dis
plays in matters where his constituents
are concerned From our personal
knowledge of Mr.. Deering, We can we'll
believe that the concentrations are de-
served He is man of energy and per-
severance, with good business ability
scrupulously conscientious in the dis
charge of his duties, and besides these,
has had considerable experience in the
government service, all of which fit him
for looking after and successfully man
aging any matter of business or legisla-
ton in which the people of his district
have an interest. That they appreciate
these qualities in their member of Con-
gress is not surprising.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-01-18
AN EXCHANGE OF COURTESIES.
4 story with Il Local Application Every
where.
Pennington (MeD Chronicle.

Pennington (Me.) Chronicle.
He was the manager of Il church fair,
and one morning he walked into the
newspaper Office and said: Want an
item this morning.?
"Of course replied the editor; where
upon the visitor laid the following note
upon the table:
THE ladies of the--street church
will give festival at their vestry hall,
next Friday evening. Literary and mus
ical entertainments will be provided, and
a supper will be served to all who de-
sire The ladies in charge of the affair
have much experience in such matters,
and are sure to provide good time
The admission will be only fifteen cents,
and it is certain that no one can spend
that amount to better advantage Be
sure to 90 and take your friends.
When the editor had read it, he said:
"Oh, see, an advertisement
NO, not an advertisement. We pre-
fer to have it go in the local column,
replied the manager. And seeing that
the editor looked skeptical, he continu-
ed 1T will interest great many of
your readers, and hcl p good cause
Besides. we have spent so much money
getting up our entertainment, that we
cannot afford to advertise it without
increasing the price of the tickets. In
such matter as this we ought to be
willing to help each other.
well, said the editor, If it goes in
to the locals, | suppose you would re-
ciprocate by reading little notice in
your church next Sunday"
The visiting brother asked what no
tice, and the editor wrote and handed
him the following:
THE Weekly Chronicle for the com
ing year will be the best and cheapest
paper in Maine. It's proprietor has had
much experience, and has all the helps
which large outlay of money can pro-
cure His paper has a larger circula
ton than any other paper published in
the country, and is to be furnished at
only two dollars. 1t is certain that no
one can spend that amount to a better
advantage. Be sure to take the Chron-
iicle, and subscribe for your friends"
The manager hemmed and hesitated,
and then said solemnly that he doubt
ed whether it would be judicious to read
such notice but suggested if it were
printed, copies of it might be distributed
at the door of the vestry on the evening
of the entertainment.
YES" said the editor, but it would
attract more attention in the middle of
sermon. 1t will interest large num-
Der of your congregation and help a
good cause; and besides, so much money
is spent upon the Chronicle that don't
see how the owner can afford to print
handbills to advertise it without increas-
ing the subscription price. In such a
matter as this we ought TO be willing to
help each other
Then the gentleman saw the situation,
and went straight out, without leaving
so much as complimentary ticket
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-01-18
For the Bulletin
The Republican Assault Upon the Presi.
dent.

There is unseemly rejoicing in certain
Republican circles and Republican pa
pers over the contest between Mr.. Conk
ling and President Hayes, and the de-
feat of the latter in the matter of the
New York appointments. We seem to
forget that that result was secured by
the votes Of the Bourbon Democrats,
and for no purpose in the world but to
split and destroy the Republican party.
The unwholasome /omo State Register
gloried in the result. but it gloried in it's
own shame. 1t gloried over the begin
ming of the destruction of its friends
and the party to whom it claims allegi-
ance. Tammany gloried still more, and
for good reason, for in that contest it
saw the wedge enter that should divide
the Republican party and open brcech
through which the Bourbons could east
~ march into power
TO me- it seems that the Republican
party is worth saving. That it has
earned a right to live. 1t carried us
safely through the Rebellion, and has
advanced our credit above the credit of
every nation on EARTH save one. 1t has
won the respect of the world, and bears
within itself the best hope of the coun-
try, and no sincere Republican can look
upon this internal strife with any but
feelings of regret and sadness.
And what is the pretext for this on
slaught upon Mr.. Hayes? There are
many pretexts, too many. So many as
to excite suspicious of the honesty of
the complainants. First, he removed
the troops from the capitals of the
Southern States, but they could not be
kept there always 1t was an anomaly,
standing contradiction that this is a
republic, and yet portion of the peo-
pie can only exercise their right of vot-
ing under military surveillance. The
South wanted to go out peaceably, but
we refused. Then they tried to fight
their way out but we whipped them
back, and now shall we keep standing
army there for the purpose of perpetual
ting their local governments in the
hands of the most ignorant and incom-
petent portion of their citizens? That
is just what military occupancy of the
South has meant for the last decade,
and it is high time it came to an end. l
know it is said that unless the Republi-
cans can retain power in the South, we
must be content to yield up the general
government. Then let it go, it must go
certainly under the old Southern policy,
for the majority of the North are oppos-
ed to it, and under its operation the
Southern States themselves have slip
ped through our fingers. We would not
let the Southern States go, and now we
must treat them as other States are
treated, and Mr.. Hayes has only given
effect to this plain truth.
Great fault is found with the Presi-
dents Civil Service circular, in effect
directing officers Of the government to
attend to their own business and let the
people have Just such governments as
they want Ring politicians don't like
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-01-18

THE Inter- Ocean is rabid silver or
gan, but this does not prevent it from
chuckling over one of Mast caricatures
of Stanley Matthews, the real purpose
of which is to throw contempt upon the
silver movement. The Inter- Ocean loves
silver but hates Hayes more,-for whom,
for prudential reasons, it makes Mat
thews the vicarious representative and
to get in dig at him it is willing to toll
crate any thrust at its principles. Very
dignifed specimen of journalism, is the
Inter- Ocean,.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-01-18
Temperance Illustrated.
Winonn Min J Repnblicnn.

The temperance lectures Of Mrs.
Foster at Wasaca were enformed by
sad affair on Sunday last \ woman
named Mrs. Stevenson, wife of for
mer Deputy Sheriff Of the county, was
found in the street in a kneeling posi-
ton frozen to death. \ bottle of whis-
ky near her told the dreadful tale of her
death-the victim of strong drink. The
discovery created profound sensation
in the place, and at the Sunday evening
lecture given by Mrs Foster two hun
bred and forty-tive persons took the to-
tai abstinence pledge and put on the
blue ribbon
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-01-18

THE kick administered to Bill Chan
dler, political tramp" etc, by the Re-
publicans of New Hampshire, seems to
have begotten in him very meek frame
of mind He said to Boston interview
er the other day, that he had no idea Of
suggesting an investigation of the Pres
ident's title, and that he has the fullest
faith in it. There is no more convinc-
ing logic than the toe of boot to a
tramp of auy sort.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-01-18

Hon. D. F. MILLER, of Keokuk, has
been nominated by the Democratic leg
islative caucus at Des Moines, as can
didate for U. S. Senator, against Mr.. Al
lison, and his party in the Legislature
will vote for him as matter of form.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-01-18

THE State Register copies without
comment, from the most rabid Demo-
cratic organ in Iowa, dirty assault up
on the President. The Register is the
same paper that has been having hyster-
les over the fact that the President has
consulted Democratic Senator's in one
or two instances concerning appoint
ments in the SOuth.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-01-18

THE papers of the State, in view of
his retirement from Office, are very free
ly and cordially commencing the admin
istration of Gov. Newbold, and the skill,
wisdom and discretion with which he
has conducted the important affairs of
State committed to his hands. The
praise is we'll deserved. Gov. Newbold
has made a good Governor, and it is all
the more creditablc to him that there
has been no parade about it. 1t is not
creditable to his party that he was de-
MED a second term.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-01-18

CANDIDATES for positions in the Leg
islature were quite numerous at the
opening of the session. The Register
Of last Sunday morning had nearly two
columns of their announcements set in
fine type, and it says editorially that
there were not members enough to give
the candidates a member apiece to talk
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-01-18

THE Keokuk Constitution thus alludes
to portentious source of demoraliza-
ton that is abroad in the land: IF the
Government doesn't withdraw the silver
20 cent piece from circulation there
won't be an honest man in the land, by
and-by. The strain is more than human
nature can bear, and when one man gets
stuck and takes them for a quarter, he
becomes a monomaniac, and his only
aim in life is to stick some other fell
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-01-18

The ring, that so skillfully engineered
the nomination of John II. Gear last
summer, was badly smashed in the Re-
publican Legislative caucus for the nom
ination of candidates for State Printer,
State Binder and Wardens of the Ana
mosa and Fort Madison Penitentiaries
on Wednesday. Out of the four candi-
dates the ring only secured one. Doubt
less certain editors at both ends of the
Illinois Central r. r. are indulging in
mutual commisseration, and asking each
other why is this thus?'
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-01-18

" people who suffer from the dull
stupidity that meets us everywhere in
spring, and too often in all seasons of
the year, knew how quick it could be
cured by taking Ayers Sarsaparilla to
purge the bile from their systems, we
should have better neighbors as well as
clearer heads to deal with.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-01-18

SECRETARY SHERMAN has issued a
circular informing the people that from
and after the Goth inst. the four per
cent. loan will be thrown open for popu-
lar subscription through the Sub-treas
uries and National Banks. The bonds
will be in denominations of from $50 to
$4,000.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-01-18

JAS. H. TAYLOR, a brewer, of New
York, has gone crazy, in consequence OF
having been elected to the Legislature.
This is contrary to the usual effect.
Most men elected to the New York Leg
islature become knaves instead of luna
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-01-18

THE premium on gold fell to Il in
New York on Tuesday, creating genu-
inc sensation in business circles. The
anti-resumptionists can sing with feel
ing
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-01-18

WE present to our readers this week.
in supplement form, Gov. Newbold $ bl-
ennial message sent to the Legislature
Tuesday.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-01-18

THE Legislature of Ohio on Tuesday
elected Geo. H. Pendleton United States
Senator for six years. The Republicans
nominated no candidate for the place,
and voted blank.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-01-18

SAMUEL BowLEs, managing editor of
the Springfield (Iass) Rcp"blico" died
in that city on Wednesday evening
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-01-18
A Conundrum OF the Season.
Worcester Press.

WOrCestef Press.
If there is no hell, what is it that
Hayes is catching from the stalwart Re-
publican organs?
Wind
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-01-18
FOR SALE.

A light secondhand buggy, cheap. Also
building lots in the vicinity Of the old brick
school house, west side. Terms of payment
4otf q. DICKINSON.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-01-18

To the Board of Supervisors of Buchanan County,
Iowa:
GENTLEMEN Committee on Poor Farm
would respectfully report:
The number of paupers on the, register on the
LIST OF January, 1877. at the Poor Farm, were Ii
Number added during the year. .............. IS
OF whom have died. ....... .................. 1
= been bound out, ............... 4
:" discharged. ............... ID
are at date on register all adults. II
- males, ........ .......,..... ...
Average number of paupers during the year. l3
= Stewards family during
- inc year $500. ......... .
Total cost for maintenance of the Poor
Farm ...................... =, Os9 IA
From which deduct for permanent i'm
Average annual cost per pauper for hoard,
clothing, medicine and medical attend
ance. .................. 1903 O6
Average weekly cost for same, ........... rs
II. lIIGBY, ro.,,,;,t
=. REITERMAN. No"'''''
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-01-18
JULIUS J. BOETTCHER,
BOOK BINDER.

All STYLES of Binding executed in the best and
promptest manner. Orders solicited.
az Rooms next the river, over Cngerer's
Restaurant, Independence, Iowa. H7yl
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-01-18
CATALOGUES.
VICK'S
Illustrated Priced Catalogue.

Seyenty-yc pagcs-NO Illustrations, with
Descriptions of thousands of the best Flowers
and Vegetables In the world, and the way to
grow them-all for Il Two CENT postage stamp.
Printed in German and English.
Vick's Flower and Vegetable Garden,
so cents In paper covers: in elegant cloth COW
crs, 81 90.
Vick's Illustrated Monthly Magazine.
81 pages, fine illustrations, and COlOrcd Plate
in every number. Price, rs a year Five
copies for $500.
Address, JAMES WICK, Rochester, N. Y.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-01-18


The petitions of John Tucker, VIM. c. Kinney,
S. G. Huff. for abatement of tax.were not granted
The petition of g. W. Lynch, for abatement OF
penalty on delinquent tax was granted, provided
the tax ia paid within thirty days.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-01-18
COT STY FUND,

T.,
Oct To Petit Jurors for October Term
Circuit Court, by authority Of the
Clerk of Court, .............,......$s lG 60
Oct Ito Henry Sparkling for Railroad
Fare for Poor. by authority Of Poor
Farm Committee. Observation-Disclosures. IS 90
Oct. 3l.-To Phillip Yarnell, for Railroad
Fare for Poor, by authority of Poor
Farm Committee, Observation-Disclosures. 81 20
Oct. To VIM. f. Parker, for Salary as
County Superintendent, by author
ity of the Board of Supervisors. "a 10
oct 31.To James A. Poor, for Clerk Hire,
by authority of the Board of Super
Nov1o-To E. V. Hayden, Shorthand for y
Reporter Circuit Court.by authority
of the Board of Supervisors, 49,. 1856 GO
Nov 10.To ID. :. Wilson, Jr.. for Folio
Fees, by authority OF the Board of
Nov 1o.To Eva Lloyd, for Labor at Poor
House, by authority of Poor Farm
Committee ....................... 10 90
Nov 1:--To f. F. Brintnall, for Sorghum
for Poor House. by authority of
Poor Farm Committee. ............. % GO
Nov 30.-To James A. Poor. for Clerk Hire,
by authority of the Board of Super
visors, ............... ............. 80 90
Dec. SO VIM. E.iParker, for Salary as
County Superintendent by author
ity of the Board of Supervisors. 81 30
Dec. 2l.-To +. V. Hayden.for Shorthand
Reporter Circuit Court, by authority
of the Board of Supervisors, ...... - 90
Dec. $50 John Lochhead. for Money Ad-
vanced at Poor Farm by authority
of Poor Farm Committee, ......... IL 10
Dec. %. To Geo. Lochhsad. for Labor at
Poor Farm. by authority of Poor
Farm Committee. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. log 50
Dee. 31.-To +. X. Cooper, for Work at
Poor House, by authority of Poor
Farm Committee. observation-disclosures. 8 90
Dee. 81. To VIM. L. Parker, for Salary
County Superntendent by author
ity of the Board of Supervisors. y. 30
Dec. 81 - TO James A. Poor for Clerk Hire,
by authority of the Board of Super
1873 yisors, .......................... 80 GO
Jan. ITO John Lochhead, for Salary rs
Poor Farm Steward, by authority OF
Poor Farm Committee, w .... l12 20
! certify the foregoing to be a true and correct
copy of warrants issued during recess OF Board
ID. A. MCLEISH,
County Auditor.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-01-18
AUDITORS OFFICE,

IHUVVVHUUHVt, JdHUHry TN. IotS.
TO the Board of Supervisors of Buchanan County
Iowa:
GENTLEMEN-I have issued Warrants on the
County and Bridge Funds, since your last session.
rs follows:
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-01-18

ION what a narrow shelf we stand.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-01-18
Schedule Of Claims Allowed by the
Board Of Supervisors at their
January session. 1878.

MISCELLANEOUS CLAIMS.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-01-18
=
BOOK BINDERN.

All the above work at prices reduced 10 sun
the times. Come and see for yourselves.
Independence. Ia. MAY Ii. -
The New York herald., 1878-08-09
NATIONAL ROWING REGATTA.

Committees Of the Eureka, Triton aud rassaic boat
clubs, OF Newark, have addressed n card to the pubic
through tho press asking earnestly that the days
OF the racing the course on the Passaic be kept
clear possible tor obvious reasons They set forth
that they "arc giving mnch time and labor, with
ou, compensation, to mako an enjoyable holiday for
the people Of this city AMI visitors from othor paris
they think that thoy have rght to ask FAIR consid
GRAFTON at the hands OF reasonable men Many Of our
leaaiug citizens are dong what they TO sssist
Ia work. and VIC ask others only To permit us to
keep the river clear OF all bosts rowboats, sailboats
and tugs Wo request ali boat ciuUs the river 10
allow boats 10 appear on the course regatta day.
Either side oi the river Will snord excellent Of
the regatta, and grand stand, with evory
accommodation. will be open to the public
ut n mere nominal admission ice.n In conclusion
the commiltesmen say, with emphasis :--"rhe races
will not bc fowsd unit. the course absolutely coar.
nd boats Will be permitted to follow the judges
boat except the press boat H. therefore, the disap
pointment OF long wsiing between the races occurs
do noih ng but give tie names OF the offending
parties to tae press, and leave II 10 deal with them.
II Is also suggested that In honor OF the event there
viii be general display OF bunting throughout New
ark on both days ef the regatta