ocr: 1857. ReS^-Examine aafl Prwfit Thereby. To 1hc Ladies of Quasqucton aJttf Vicinity: WE ARE RECEIVING ETERY WEEK ISTEW GOODS, AVt NOW HAVE IN STORE A Choice assortment of DRESS GOODS, O N N E S BONNET TRIMMINGS, O V E S O S I E Y WHITE GOODS, And fat jmet everything dmrabk to the to*wt» if the Ladiet. BLACK SILKS. IF YOU WISH A BLACK SILK, DO NOT OMIT CALLING ON US—IF YOU WISH A BLACK SILK APRON DON'T FORGET WHERE YOU CAN FIND THE ARTICLE. A V E U A A N E E SATISFACTION. I E W E A I I V STYLES MUCH SOUGHT FOR, NOW CAN BE FOUND AT OUR STORE, (Some aloe all wool, Small Figwref For Children.) I N S Thou Print* have Arrived—-All Kinds. Just Look at Them! S O E S S O E S FOR LADIES AND CHILDKEV, Yon will find a Choice Assortment hy wdlijg soon. WE WOULD SAY TO THOSE WHI HAVE urrrrx^Ei OISTBB, We have some Very Pretty Styles. NEW BONNETS! NEW TRIMMINGS, Call and See th«p^ You will find all the above GOODS at the Store of BENTHALL & JERNEGAN, {Late J. M. Bent hall,) QUASQUETON, IOWA. oo O E I E S


Quasqueton guardian.

ocr: I E W A I S FOE S-A-ILa. Cheaper than ever before ollcred Wert of the Mississippi Kiver. ^URNITUllE of all kinds, WELL MADK and handsomely finished, can lw found at our Ware Koonis, A I N S E E QrrASQtTETOir, IOWA, And bought at a small advance from co*»t fur cash, or short apjrorvd credit. Among cur assortment may he found Secretaries & Book Cases, MAHOGANY & BLACK "WALNUT foitfre Met, DINING & CARD TABLES, Light Stand?, Wash Stands, Bihle StJindw, Towel Racks (a chc.-ip and useful firliclr), 1'old ing Lounge*, Single Lounges, witli or without cushions, Mattrasses, made vf the host materials and in the hest possible manner, hy the sub scribers, nnd will be furnished to the trade up on reasonable terms. Cottajje, Common nnd Children's Bedsteads, and a large assortment of Chairs, of all kinds Persons wishing to purcliasc are invited to call and examine. E. Ii. LITTLE St CO. The Undertaking Business, in aU its branches, Attended to.

place_of_publication: Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa

publisher: Rich & Jordan


ocr: N 01 IT I MY EST K11N BRANCH, GRAEFENBERG P. C. HALE, Agent, Milwaukee, Wis. GREEN MOUNTAIN OINTMENT, SAPAR1LLA, EYE LOTION, FEVER AND AGUE PILLS, HEALTH BIT TERS, VEGETABLE PILLS. Children's Panac a, Pile Ointment, Cough Can 1v, Consumptive's Balm, Manual of Uterine Cutliulicon. For Sale ft* the Qnasqncton Store. fn7 Cm K. L. THOMPSON.


ocr: J. 8. WOODWARD, 3lttornjCg ant) Counselor at £atu, AND NOTARY Pt'BLIC, INDEPENDENCE, Buchanan County, Iowa. BjTarticnkr attention given to Collections, and remittances prompt Iv made. Money in vested, Titles examined, Taxes paid, Ac., &e.


ocr: Dr. AC OB KflC II, O E O A I S Olllcc, East Side of the River. Homeopathic Cases, Books, Medicines, Ac., constantly on hand.


ocr: SEW GOODS I EW GOODS!! AT THE BHICK STOKE. D. S. DAVIS Has just received Vt IT.T, AIT3D FttTSSXZ. ASSORTMENT OF N E W O O S COMPRISING GROCERIES, DRY GOODS, BONNETS AND MILLINERY GOODS, CLOTHS AND CASSIMERES, GENTLEMEN'S FURNISHING GOODS, HOSIERY, HATS AND CAPS, BOOTS AND SHOES, CROCKERY & GLASSWARE. READY MADE CLOTHING, HARDWARE, WOODEN WARE, NOTIONS, LOOKING GLASSES, WHITE HOODS, AC. £C. AC. COHSIsmO FART Of PRINTS, GINGHAMS, DELANES, LAWNS, CHALLIES, BEREGES, DOTT'D SWISS, PLAIN LAWNS, POPLINS, SILKS. DRESS TRIMMINGS, COTTONADES, DOMESTICS. BONNETS! BONNETS! AXD TRIMMINGS OF LATEST STYLES 8 K I I I 8KIHT CORDS, ud WHALEBONES. EMBROIDERIES & SHAWLS. PANAMA, LEGHORN, STRAW, PALM LEAF, CASSIMERE, CURACOA, AND WOOL A. S BOOTS -Ajisrx SHOES. O S I E Y


ocr: AT TIIE REAL KSTATE OFFICE, OF S. V. THOMPSON 4 CO. ON the shortest notice, 'vill be furnished ready for execution DfcislJS, MORTGAGES, AGREEMENTS, AC., AC., Also Acknowh'dginent^ of Deeds, and other In struments will be taken, Oaths administered, Prot* sts served, and all the dutiis of Notarial Commissioner and Commissioner of Deeds, will he ]icrfornied in the most prcnipt and satisfac Uti y luauacr. T. E. TURNER. Quasqucton, April, 11,1857. 17-3m


ocr: QUASQUKJON ISTATI AGENCY. i-ifJn.uu ji j.: S.F.TIIOMPSON^^., 'h. i. Ileal (fstafc Qn.'istiiioioi), Biioliwn Co, FOR SALE, 300 Lot» IN tlie Town of QUASQUETON, at VERY LOW PRICES. The GreuUsl Inducement* HELD OUT TO THOSE WISHING TO MAKE Immediate Improvement*. S. V. THOMPSON A CQ. ALSO i»,000 Acres of Land) INCLUDING SEVERAL TFT/TPRO V L-'I I FAHMS. •pll-17-tf S. V. THOMPSON A CO. Reasons for taking the Dubuque Express


ocr: Land Owners and Land LOOR TO VOI K TITLES IF YOU WANT A DEED. TITLE BOND, LEASE OH OTHER IN STRUMENT OK WKIT1NU. EXE U T1: WITH N E JiSS, ACCURACY AND LEOl- IHLITY FREE FROM BLU^'^EliS AN 1) OMISSIONS, Arri.r TO St. J. TJEiOI^lSTTOlST, General Ccubtiiaiuer |Jotar]| Office witli OLDER. LET! A- CO., or at CORDER'S OFFICE.- Indepcndcnce} Buchanan Co., Iowa. 9-3m


ocr: O S E U S OF TIIE Dubuque Baily, Tri-Weekly & Weekly Times. The publication of the DUBUQUE DAILY TIMES—an Evening Paper—will IKJ com menced on or before the first• dnv of June next. It will be printed on a large, eifrlit column shift, of the best quality of pn|.or, and with new type. In Politics it will be Independent Rt/tnblicau,nud will contain all the luL* st political, Commercial, L-al and other N« we. The TRI WEEKLY TIMES will l* issued on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday evenings, and will contain all the News and Editorial matter of the Daily. The WEEKLY'TIMES will be issued every Wednesday morning, and will be a high-toned FAMILY NI:W-TAIKK. In addition to the latest Oeneral Intelligence and Editorial matter of the Driily, it will ii bane a condensed summary of the events of interest, nnd the Agricultural pro gress of every county iu the State that can IK heard from, arranged underthe heads of the re spective Counties. It will also contain a large amount of Miscellaneous reading, adapted to the Family Circlc, aud especially to the wants of the Farming community. E S DAILY, t. $7perauuum,in^dvai.ca. TR1-WEEKBY* 4 WEEKLY, 2 Or $3 after rax months.


ocr: JT. €. HEAD, Attorney & Counselor at Law, PROSECUTING ATTORNEY, e a e i n e a E s a e U A S U E O N I O W A


ocr: STATS ELECTION OCTOBER 13,1857. REPUBLICAN TICKET. FOE GOVTENOR, auxpii F. LOWE, 'yt' Of Lee Conaty. VULR LILTTENANT OOVKRMB, OR AN FAVILL1S, Of Mitchell County.


ocr: SELLING OFF AT COSTti i AT Head Quarters, MAtir STREET, QUAS^VBrii. THE Subscriber is now selling off, at Coat Prices, his very superior stock of i DRY GOODS, AND GROCERIIS, HARDWARE, CROCKERY, Hats and Caps, Boots and Clothing, Hosiery, White Goods, TRIMMINGS, MUAJNERY 4o" ,#1 His Goods are are all of the beat quality, those in want of GOOD BABGAIN8,: Witt do well to give him an early oal], a hamermanL Quasqueton, Aug. 20,1887. [3#-tf


ocr: or provocation, this is to notify oil persons not I to fwrbor or trust her on my account, as I will NOTICE. pay no debts of her contracting. Aug. 11,1857. (36-3t) JACOB ZIMPPEE.


ocr: S U E WOULD respectfully inform the LA^MB of Quasqueton and vicinity that she is now prepared for Straw Dressing, Trimming and making Bonnets to order. She has also an assortment of Ribbons and Flowers, ,T Y. To suit almost every tastr. Ladies, please give her a call. MRS. S. BUTLER. Cor. Spruce A 3d sts. [my30-fm


ocr: E. A. ALEXANDER, MAIN STREET\ QtJASQUETO]?T, IOWf. FOULD call the attention of the citiznis of Buchanan and the adjoining counti.'« to hip n«W. extensive, and well-selected stock of HARDWARE, U E Y Tin, Copper & sippi. His stock has Sheet Iron Ware, COOK & PARLOR STOVES, Agricultural IMPLEMENTS, CARPENTERS' JOINERS' TOOLS* 1 Building Hardware, WESTERN STAR, PRESIDENT MAY QUEEN, PARLOR 1 "GUNS, AXES, SAWS, ROPE, NAILS, CHAINS, WINDOW GLASS, Meat Cutter*, Skates, Tubs, Pails Floor and Sugar Boxes, Japanned and Kitchen Hardware, which he is ready to terms as can soil upon as reasonable IK? I.urchascd west of the Missis LK*EN SELECTED most extensive_ establishments in prises tin.' best and He manufactures and R' tnil, Ti\, And makes to order from the NEW Pliiladelpliia, I'ittsbnrifhand Cliicapo, York, and com moat market, and he is approved Lrands of manufacture. It has also be«-n SELECTED f«r this pn-jwred to in his line that may supply any article K* need«-l. and has for sale, wholesale all kinds of every C'OOKING FOREST OAK, CHARTER OAK. HARVEST HOME, NEW EAGLE, CLIPEE1M PREMIUM, •""1*CFET.SIOR, FRANKLIN, And Other su^rior styfcs of Cbo)r, Parlor Office Stem, for sal« W K. A. ALEXANDER. STOVES of the tnost STO\ ES—A for APPROVED jxitUrns for sale bv FE. A. ALEXANDER. BOX variety of the best Kile I'VLA by .« 1 A, ALEXANDER. A GRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS of AUI XV kinds, eon i«tin£J in part of Corn Shelters, Cutting Boxes, Plows, Hoes, Sjmdes, Shovels, Mattocks, Picks, Forks, Ac., Ac., Ac., of the best make, are offered fur sale by E. A. ALEXANDER. BUILDIN(ofHARDWARE,*. VI ariety embraeini? WW sujierior I»ck Latches. WIN I COPPER A SIIBETIROA WARE, S artiele in lin^, in the most superior manner. SroUTIKtt CONSTANTLY ON HAND. I STOV ES.—'ThTiLiwI^ named Cook Stoves are the best e*«? offeivd for sale:— KING, 1 1


ocr: CABIXET FLRXITIRE AND CHUBS Cheap** tltim twer fcifinVe offered Went of the Mississippi River* FURNITURE of an kinds, WELL MADE and hnudsomely finished, can be our Ware Rooftis, Racks (a and in the best cheap and Useful article),'Fold ing Lounges", Singh? Lounges, with or without cushions, Muttrassee,made of Chairs, of all kinds. Persons wishing to found at A I N S E E QXTAJSCaUEXOIT, IOWA, And BOUGHT at a small advance from cost for cash, or short, approved credit. Among our assortment may BO found Secretaries & Book Cases, MAHOGANY & BLACK WALNUT Btlircqits, CENTRE JQMES, SIFO JQBIC$, DINING A CARD TABLES, Light Stands, Wash Stands, Bible Stands, Towel the best materials )xiiisible manner, by the sub scribers, and will be furnished U the trade up on reasonable terms. Cottage, Common niid Children's Bedsteads, and a large assortment of jpurcliM* MM ^VITEL to call and examine. E. L. LITTLE: & CO. The Undertaking Business, in all its branches,


ocr: THE SUBSCRIBER OFFERS FOR IIIS i 1 A K I SITUATED WITHIN ONE MILE OF QITETON, KNOWN AS The Jamison Property, CO.VTAINIM: 240 A E S EIGHTY Acres Prairie—(FORTY Acres •proved.) R«-niainder Timlier,of which Acres are of good quality, and the oak openings. The whole is one tract, and one of The Host Desirable IN THE COUNTY. fWn Em»y. 1 Apply to J. B. RUNKLES, QUASQUETON, myl6-lm Buchanan County,


ocr: O S E U S OK THE Dubuque Daily, Tri-Weekly & Weekly Times. The publicat ion of the TIMES—an of tlie DUBUQUE DAILY Evening PITJN-R—will be com menced on or before the first day of June next. It will be printed ON a large, eight column sheet, best quality of paper, and with new type. In Politics it will be Imlrpinthnt Republican,&ntl will contain all the latest political, Commercial, Local and other !Sws. The TRI WEEKLY TIMES on Tuesday, Thursday, and will be issued Saturday evenings, and will contain all the News and Editorial matter of the Daily. The WEEKLY TIMES FLECTIVE will be issued every Wednesday morning, and will be a high-toned FAMILY Newspapku. In addition to the latest General Intelligence and Editorial matter of th« Daily, it will embrojie a condensed summary of the events of interest, and the Agricultural pro gress of every county in the State that heard from, ARRANGED can be under the heads of the RE Counties. It will also contain a large amount of Miscellaneous reading, adapted to tlx* Family Circle, and espi-eiallv to the wants of the Farmingiponinuinity^' T1: 1: DATLT, J£J periBMfura, IRJI&T*»*ET TRT-WEEKCX, '4 v. WLKKLY, 2 Or $3 after six months.


ocr: QUASQUETON iREAL I S A AOE-VCVI S V O S O N & O MIKH la it ». I S 3 .1 Am,- QviM|iidcii, B'icliwi) Cc, Jew*. 9 |*F.F' IIA.L'IJ i««i Ml. *,L II)IAI»N» 1 ^OR SAT/ST 300 LIOTFII the Town of QUASQUETON, at VERY .OW PRICES. •T e Grcafcst Jndut emwt$ HELD OUt TO THOSE WI8HIN0 TO MAKE YMMRDTNTFLIIFTNM PMENTS. S. V. THOMPSON 4 erf. 1 •'.


ocr: 1857. Read, Examine and Profit Whereby. To the Ladied of Quwqtteion Mi Vicinity: s' ttE ARE MWO EVERY W l¥fk NEW GOODS, AND NOW HATE IN STORE A Choice assortiiaefilrof DRESS GOODS, O N N E S BONNET TRIMMINGS, 01^0 VES, HOSIERY", WHITE GOODS, And in Jktt everything derirabie to the teanU of the, Lad'ut. SILKS. BMCK IF YOU WISH A BLACK SILK, DO' NOT, OMIT CALLING ON US —IF YOU 'WISH A BLACK SILK AFTTOK DON'T FORGET WHERE YOTT CAN FIND THE ARTICLE. WE GUARANTY SATISFACTION*. •NEW DELAINERF. STYLES MUCH SOUGHT FOR, NOW CAN BE FOUND AT OUR STORE, Small Figure, Far Children.) 'FFCLNTS! 'those PriiUs have Arrived—All {Late J. Benthaip QUASQUETON, iiSae* A'litdl Jnst Look at Themt S O E S S O E S RDK* TADIBS CHILDRBH, You wit! find 4 Choice Assortment by oalttng soon. WE WOULD SAY TO THOSE WH6 HAVE &TTLE OCTX33, WE- fcaTe so(D« V(ry Pretty Stylet. NEW BONNETS! NEW TRIMMINGS?, Call and Me tUlk fSk ttritifind all the above GOODS at the Store of BENTHALL & JERNEGAN, iowi: To those who havt Families, and Others: Wft WOULD CALL YOUR ATTEN TION TO OUR ASSORTMENT 01* Cftroerrleft.' Whxk ie Heeded that tee havf liol pot We cannot th 'nilt',


ocr: SEW GOODS,! SEW GOODS!! AT THE BRICK STORE. D. S. DAVIS Hasjubt received s T. AJSTJD FRESH ASSOBTMIXY or N E W O O S COMPBMIjrO y .- 1 GROCERIES, DRY GOODS, BONNETS AND MILLINERY GOODS, CLOTHS AND CASSIMERgf, GENTLEMEN'S FURNISHING GOODS, HOSIERY, HATS AND CArS, BOOTS CROCKERY K GLASSWARE. READY MADE CLOTHING, HARDWARE,. WARE, 'WOODEN NOTIONS, LOOKING GLASSES, WHITE GOODS GLASSES, I COKSnmxO IK frAftf 6t PiUNTS, GINGHAMS, DEL AN Fj. "CH ALLIES, UEREGES, DOTT'D swiaa, 2 PLAIN LASTtfS„ O I N S S&3».lt I 1 DRESS TRIMMINGS, COTTONADES, DOMESTIC^. BONNETS! BONNETS! S K I S SKIRT CORDS, and WHALEBONES. EMBROIDERIES & SHAWLS. PANAMA, LEGHORN, STRAWS .R'^' ...... .. VU PALM LEAF, CASSIMER*, CURACOA, WOOL s BOOTS -AJNT SHOES. AND SHOES, 1 A KD TRIMMINGS OP LATEST STYLES. AC. Ail AIL


ocr: PARSONS & PRUGGISTS, AND DKA1KB8IN Paints, Oil *, MAIN ST, INDEPENDENCE, juut'G'57-ly *roccrie» Stationery.


ocr: €. E. LATHROP, ATT0KNEY AT INDKI'KMIENCK, IOWA. Refers to Metropolitan Bank, Cliicaao, D. H. Dotten r, Duhmiiie T. Sherwood, Indepen dence John J. 1 helps, 12 Wall st., N. Y. Real K»tnl BoucUt nnd Sold ou Cominis- KIOU, Land Warrant* Located. All Land Business Transacted with Disjmteh. Office Mail »t, opposite Montour lloaM.


ocr: I)RU(i(HSTS, AXIl HKALVUS IS Paints, OilN, Ciroceries and Stationery. MAIN ST. juiieR'57-ly INDEl'KNDENCB, Iowa.


ocr: NEW GROCERY AND PROVISION ST0RS. MARCH & MOORE, IK AT.KRS IX GROCERIES AM) PROVISIONS, WOOD A WILLOW WARE, Crockery^ reen and Dried Friiila« fce Next dKr to tlte i'wrtiijdlwn, INDEPENDENCE, IOWA jyll '57-ll


ocr: 185T. Read, Eiiamino and Profit Thereby. To the Ladien of QnmqvdoH md Vicinity: WE ARE RECE1YING EYERY WEEK NTSTW GOODS, AND NOW HAVE IN STORE A n.uic DRESS GOODS, O N N E K BONNET TRIMMINGS, O V E S O S I E Y WHITE GOODS, Ami in f*ct everything ietirabU t* tkt wtut* Indies. BLACK SILKS. IF YOU WISH A BLACK 81LK, DO NOT OMIT CALLING ON US —IF YOU WISH A I1LACK SILK APRON DON'T FORGET WHERE YOU CAN FIN THE ARTICLE. W E U A A N E E SATISFACTION. E W E A I E STYLES MI CH SOUGHTfc'Oii, NOW CAN BE FOUND "KW AT OUR STORE, (ftowc alee nil wool, small Figare, fW Children.) I N S Thou Print* have Arrived—AU KiWi. IM Look at Them! SHOES, SHOES, FOR LADIES AKD CHILDREN, You will fiad a Choice Assortment by caMhg toon. WE WOULD SAY TO THOSE WIIO HAVE IJTTLE 03STES, We have some Vrry Pretty Stybt. NEW BONNETS! TRIMMINGS, Call and See them# You will find all the above GOODS at the Store of BENTHALL & JERNEGAK, (Ijatc J. M. lit uthull.j U A S U E O N I O W A GROCERIES. To those who have Families, ami Others: WE WOULD CALL YOUR ATTEN TION TO OUR ASSORTMENT OF


ocr: 50 Share* 100 66 119 11» 200 i:o 135 81 t€ 60 ff 56 40 50 u 10 it 50 34 4 Mercantile, City, C«n nootlont River Iluri for.1 County, Citizen*' WuterWy, 8tnflfor«l, 17 Shares City 14 Pho'iiiY, 40 Charter Oak, 28 Connecticut River, 7 Hartford, 35 Exchange, 107 If cretin tile, 78 Hartford Couniy, 14 Waterbury, 90 Citizens, 90 Home, 5 New England, 80 Hartford Carpet Co's Stoek, STATE OF ST^YTKAI ISTSTT OK TIIK CONDITIO.N OF THE PHCENIX INSURANCE COMPANY ON THE 31 ST DAY OF DECEMBER, 1856. Tho name of the Company is "The Phcunix Insurance Company," and fo located at Hartford, Ct. 2. The amount of its Capital Stock is 3. The amount of its Capital Stock paid up, is 4. The assets of the Company are as follows, vi*: .10 Shares Unitel States Trust Company's Stock, New York, $5,OHO Am. Ex. Bank Stock, 10,000# (increasedcr.pital,25perct|«iid in), ll,6.r"$ Bank of Commcrco Stock, 11,000# Merchants Exehni Mti'ii|Mlitan, M-clitiiiics, Continental, Ocean, Plicnix, PliO'iiix, If 289 ii 100 U 100 if 70 Hartford, Waterbury, Ct. ii BtufTord, Ot. Ako Stocks held by the Company •ollaUral security for 1u*m,amounting to as follows, vit: Bank Stoek, HartCirJ, Wafarbury, Ct Bills receivable on other approved Collateral and Personal Security, Amount. Itemed on Mortgages of Real Estate, ...... Amount due from Agents, Cash in hand and in Bank, BHIIIES, r*. No liabilities to CONNECTICUT, Hartford County.) 6. No loosen adjusted and due. 7. Amount Losses either unadjusted,or 8. Adjusted and not due, S. Ia!ss's in susjM iise, waiting furtlu'r proow, .... 10. All other claims against the Company, ..... 11. The rule the Cvinjmny, is not to exceed 111 any olW itelt. 12. The amount insured in any one city, town or village, is indefinite, depending upon its size, and how huilt. 13. The amount insured in an}' one Mock of buildings, depends upon it# construction and siee, subject to the alove rule. 14. No part of the Capital or earnings art depositi'd with any State, as security for losses tlieri'in the Com pa uy has not complied with tlxe laws of any State requiring such deposites of its assets. 15. Printed Copy of Charter of the Company, as filed in April, W SS' $200,000 $200,000 MB VAM7X. (incivat»ed capital, 20 nor ct. paid in), Ixchangc Bank Stock, Hew York, 10,0(10 XABSKT VAI.UK. 1»,380 15,11(1,^1 lCI.HOO 16,foo 7,S»G* .5IJ 11,100 4,Nr0 16,000 ?,oro 10,000 8,(too 1,400 It/*") *,100 6,000 6,(500 8,500 1,000 $,000 1,900 400 l4.roo 10,530 7,200 Meriden, Ct. East lIaddain,Ct .r»00 Hartford, Ct. 3,000 C,H:t2 »,:!"•) 1,070 5,100 W90 412 -tl3f.,t:w 30,700 r*a VALUE. 1,700 1,401) 4,000 1,400 700 1,750 10,700 7.H00 700 9,000 8,000 MABKET VAlffb 9,074 1,512 4,800 1,820 924 1.663.50 12,810 8,346 770 9,040 9,060 510 8,000 $42,650 $47,358.50 HARTFORD, Personally apj^ ared, H. KELI.OOO, Secretary of thePliccnix Insnmneo Company, and made oath, that the foregoing statement ly him su!scril»od, is a full, true and corri-ct statement of the condition of said Company: that the said Company is the Bona fide owner of at least owwliwidrcd UtMiMkttti dollars of aotwl tftbh investi in stocks, as altovo sut forth, iicforc uic, GEO. C. E. LAT1IR01', AGENT, INDEPENDENCE, IOWA. 68,200.00 13,100.00 24,t-»T,!»-J 27,583,02 Total Assets, duo. or other creditors, duwi $309X49 94 $10,982.00 11,000.00 6,016,32 II. KGLliOOCr, Sccrclary. January, 1857. OILMAN, S. o Person* desiring to Effect Insurance in the above Company, may be accom modated oil Application to Justice of the Poace.


ocr: LOST. VHOUT two weeks apo, on tho road from Qimsqueton to Coffin's Grove, a llack enlf-kin I'Ol'KET BOOK, containing one gold Eagle, two half Eagle*, ami filout Five Dollars in change. The tinder will lie liU-rally rewarded by /caving it at either of the office* of the Qtuis qu eton Guardian or Vinton Eagle, or with the SubscrilK'r. JOSH I'll YOUNG, Near V inton, Benton County.


ocr: Churches Societies, and Time of Meeting ROBERTS, Congregational, Rev. Mr. SabUith, at 1013 A. M. and every P. M. Methodist, Rev. Mr. Hooi, 10^.' A. M. baptist, in the School House Hall, every Sal batli, at 10^2 A. M. and 2 P. M. Rev. JOSEPH WOOD, Pastor. Free Presbyterians, Rev. Mr. FaAxta. Wesleyan Methodists, Rev. Mr. SMITH. Odd Felkiws, every Tuesday night, at o'clock, over D. S. Davis's Store. Good Templars, every Friday evening, at 6'j o'clock, over D. S. Davis's Store. Quasqueton Lilw-ary Association, every Mon day evening, at o'clock, at School Hou*c Hall. Mutual Protection Society, meets quarterly.


ocr: BALDWIN'S HOTEL, Cor. of Grove & 2d Street, A I K I W k •13-1 v 10H A. N. at C. A. BALDWIH, Proprietors.


ocr: NKW AltmVAT.S AT TIIK K i W O O K S O I Near (lie Bridge. MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS AND ALL KINKS OK STATIONERY, Wliirl, I will a CHEAP FOR CASH.. jun.-G'57-tf 8« S, ALLENi O O K S O O K S Mjmii Street, I3SIXDEDPE3SrXDE3SrCB BCIIOOL BOOKS of all kiwis. BLANK RELIC.IOUS MlrtCELLAXEOrS* WALL A- CURTAIN PAPER. CHURCH Ml'SIC, SHEET MUSIC.


ocr: WtPl'BLICAN COUNTY TICKET. For County Judge, STEPHEN J. W. TABOR. For Treasurer and Recorder, W. GEORGE B. PARSONS. G. DONNAN. For Sheriff, WILLIAM MARTIN. For County Surveyor, GEORGE W. BEMIS. For County Coroner,


ocr: & J. $u ispcton 6uari)uut. rrntisiiKD avEftT HATI'KPAY BY ICS Ss JORDAN, ice in Third Story of Davis* Block. TWO DOLLARS PER YEAftj 'invariably In Advanecu ... —. RAPES 0* ADVERTISfITO: Sijuarl?. l^Hiics or le«s, one !usertlont Mtch ia'isequenMnscrtVjT*, i 3fi SQUARE. TLIRTV MONLH^, 4,'-I0 •"Or* Square Sis Month 6,D Square, 0 .« Ve*r, »^. •On* Column, One Year, 60,K' «*ir u Columh, One Year, ^fcftnrtpr cVilntmi. One Y'W, •'.*• iSi,(K Carfli, Hi.' Y.- ir, S.IMr


ocr: j^iKisqucton 6iiavl)iait. ffBMSHlil) »5TE*T s 4.' SATLLLPAT Urates OF IlV 1CH Sc ffice in Third Story of Davis' Block. TWO DOLLARS VKK.XE&fa-,, ..^invariably iu Advance* :i A V K I S I KG: i Square, IS Uncs or iett, one iuaertion, •Moh «uh*er|u«iit Inaertlot), i. 4k« 3i|ii*re, Three .i*V 4fcna Square SI* Months, j- Square. On* Year, «&«*%#* Coluam, One Year, .V tlair Column. Oue YeafJ ^Juurter Column. One Yt:ir,'*• £upine»s Cards. liny Y ar, ••-... 81,00 4,(« 6,«. 1(1,(10 CO,(Ml 33,(Ml 'JO.IMI .'i.IKI


ocr: tJX GROCERIES, fcC. Cor. Main A Walnut sts ., EastofMontMr fli INDEPENDENCE, IOWA. june6'57-ly i. I S. HELLMAN, .«!*»(•» DKALEE I DRY GOODS, CLOTHIIYe, BOOTS, SHOES, HATS, CAPS,


ocr: FAHERTY & GRAY* FORWARDING, COMMISSION And Uqumt Dealm, lews streft next door'o the ewrn'r Tlrirt «y*}


ocr: PARSONS & MELLISH, DKUGGISXSr AND DEALERS IW Paints, Oils, Groceries and Stationery. MAIN ST. INDEPENDENCE, IowmT juneG'57-ly


ocr: B. L. THOMPSON, Quasqueton, Biichiit:iu Cyuuty, Iowa* &KALK& IX |tnjj anlr Prticincs, BOOKS AND STATIONERY, FIRST-CLASS GROCERIES AND FANCY GOODS, VIZ: Fine Cntlery, Gold Pens, Gold Pencils, Port Monnais, Pocket Compasses, Large Spy-Glasses, Sjiectuclcs, etc., etc., All of the first quality, mid ns cheap as can be found Wctt of the Mississippi. decl3ly R. L. TIIOilPSON.


ocr: U U U E HOMEOPATHIC PHAKMACT. Drs. Guilbcrt & Hatch rrV\KE PLEASURE in announcing to th« Profession and the Public that thsy 1I«T« -ned a HOMEOPATHIC PHARMACY, o I ope the corner of Main iti Tenth streets, Dubuqut, Iowa, thus supplying a want long felt in tli|» section of country. Being thoroughly fimiiliiif with theprcpnrution of Homeopathic Skdicitiei, the Profession may be assured that every iirtieli, crude or attenuated, which may be sent froflt our 1 harmacy will be found aiiUABLX. Wears prepared to furnish CASES, BOOKS, REMEDIES, GLOBUf KS. SUGAR OF MILK, VIALS, DISTILLED WATER, ClilDE TINCTURES, Arnica and Calendula in Tinctures sr Planter, Arnicated Collodion, IIoineo|intliic Broma, Chi colate, Cocoa, etc. «•. Also an article of CATAWBA WINE and lill AND"i ROSITIVTLV THE FTUI: JI ICE or TM* MRArK. Our facilities tuv such ns will ennblc us to ob a i n a n y a i e i n o u i n e w i o i s i n frequei.cy of demand we muy not have—in hours after the receipt of tlie order. We shall sell ut Eastern prices, simply adding cost of transportation. Ti axis CASH, o» CITT ACCIPTAJTCI Moir decl31y UATS.


ocr: R. L. Thompson. ABIXET TmiTIlE .WD CHUBS FOR S-AJLE. 2 kctiUi Cheaper than ever before offered West of the Mississippi liiver. 1 FURNITURE of all kinds, WELL MADE and handsomely finished, can be found at our Ware Rooms, A I N S E E GiTJ^SGiXJETO^, IOWA. And bought at. a small advance from cost foi cash, or short, approved credit. Auiong ou: assortment may be found Secretaries St Book Cases, MAHOGANY BLACK WALNUT Bittaiijs, Ccijfrc litres, JQMcr DINING CARD TABLES, Light Stands, Wash Stands, Bible Stands Towel Hacks (a cheap and useful article), Fold ing Lounges, Single Lounges, with or Avithon cushions, Mattra.--.-es, made of tlie best materiah and in the best i*ssible manner, by the sub scribers, and will be furnished to the trade tip on reasonable terms. Cottage, Common am Children's Bedsteads, and a large assortment o Chairs, of all kinds. Persons wishing to purchase Me invited t* call and examine. E. L. I ITTLE & CO. Th* Undertaking Business, in all its branchca, Attended to. ULSCELLANE01*S.


ocr: LOAF SUGAR, CLARIFIED SUdA*, RIO COFFEE, JAVA COFFEE, FINE GHEEN TEA. SUPERIOR BLACK TEA. 01101CE DRIED APPLES. WESTERN RESERVE CHEESE. PRESSED TALLOW CANDLES. STAR CANDLES. BURNING FLUID. STOW'S CHEMICAL SOAP WARNOCK «fe KELLY'S CHEMICAL 80AP, CASTILE SOAP. FINE SHAVING AND TOILET SOAP. ANDERSON'S "SOLACE" TOBACCO. FINE NECTARINE TOBACCO. CIGARS. ALL SORTS OF SPICES. TAPIOCA. PRESERVED CITRON. FRESH RAISINS. SOFT SHELL ALMONDS. GUM DROPS AND FINE CANDIES. AT TilE DRUG- STORE. R. L. Thompson.


ocr: ASTARTLIIMU Owing t* I ho near approach of the Comet cf 1264 and WITH A TAIL OF NINETY DEGREES IN LENGTH, is daily oxpeeted by in this country and in we have cause to apprehend a uncommon length and severity But, cheer up, ye disconsolate ones I WOOD IS PLENTY AND CIIEAF» ASl) SO ARIi ALL KINDS OF Y O O S AND O E I E S AT J. M. BENTHALL'S PRICE lua»iurtoi, Iowa. We haTe shawls for fair ladies And warm furs also, Which will keep off tlie cold Wherever you go We have nice wtxileii blankets, And of flannels a store, With gloves, mitts and tippets— What would you have more? We have gay woolen dresses, Plaid linseys and plniu, Witli prints of fa9t colors And low-priced de laines, And a host of domestics, Which can't le sold lowur, Than tliey are now offered At the Cheap, One-Price But, to cut short the story, Without any jest, We've all kinds of notions, Just fit for tlie West And a prime lot of Groceries, Too numerous to mention. To which all are invited To give tlieir attention. Farmers, Attention!


ocr: GREAT BAKGAIAIS At the Brick Store. 8. WOULD resiHetfully inform the citizens of Buchanan County and vicinity, that he has now on hand the fargest and best- selected stock uf Goods ever offered to Uiii coiiiinunity, COMPRISING ^GROCERIES, pi K Y O O S Bonnets ft Millinery Goods, HOSIERY, DOMESTIC COODS, CLOTHS AND CASSIMERES, HUNTS' UURNISI1INC ons, AND BOOTS Trimmings Of evciy description, for Cloaks and Dresses Moire Antiques, Velvet Ribbons, Fringes, But tons, Ottloons, Di"?s Protectors, e, YANKEE NOTIONS Of all kinds. Buttons, Threads, Needles, Pins Tnjes, Bobbins, Combs, Stays, and in fact ev milling in that line usually kept in a variet\ store. And to the ladies in .-1rt eulnr he wouh say tliat he has still ell hand a oiriiitity of that 8K1KT CO£l£». A large lot of Shawls of different varieties an qualities. Long and Square Wo*den Shawls Ermine Clodi, Cashmere, plain and figured.— Also a few Cloaks left. WHITE GOODS. Bleached Muslins, plain and fig'd Jaconets plain and dotted Swiss Mull, Victoria and Bisli op Lawns, Drapery Muslin, Brilliante, Diaper Linen and Cotton Tablo Diaper Table Spreads French and domestic Ginghams. A fine assort meat of LACES, UNDER SLEEVES, A V I S QUASQUETON, IOWA, SHOES, I I A S A N A S Croekery ami &Eas« Ware, Ready Made Clothing, WOODEN WAKE, HARDWARE, YANKEE NOTIONS, WHITE GOODS ETC., Consistiog ill part of the following articles: PRINTS Of all styles and qualities, from G\£ to 12'et. inrynrd. Also 1? urnitmv Prints, from GO to 25 cents ]er yard, plain and figured Turkey Reds, plain Gnen, Blue, Orange, Urown, tfcc A large assortment of plain and figured D» Laines, fmni 15 to 30 cents rxr yard. Alsi i lain Blue, Pink, Orange and Brown all wool De Liincs. Puraniattas, Coburg Cloth, Cash meres, Merinos, DcBcges, plain aud figured Poplins, Plaid Dress Goods, Latest Styles, Plain Black and Col'd Dress Silks, Marcelaine Florence, and Gro de Hasp. Black silk Velvet, black colored and figured Cotton Velvets. La dies' Cloths for Cloaks, plain and figured Open Flannels, Sack do., Salisbury and Plain flan nels for children.


ocr: TOPAI i O I I ijuas^ueton, Jan. 10,1857. frntti I S s 7 DRS. GUILBERT & HATCH, Office nt tlie DUBUQUE HOMEOPATHIC PHARMACY, Corner Slain fc Tenth sts. Du buruie, Iowa. Dr. Gt'iLBERT will devote especial attention to the treatment »if Clieat and Chronic and the Diseases of Females. Ofliee hours from 6 to 9 A. M. & 2 to 3 and (i to 7 P. M. Calls to receive jrompt at tention must be left iu Office htnuh, exeejit in wry uryent cases. d'-clSly


ocr: S. L. THOMPSON, Qaasqucton, Buchanan C«unty, Iowa. »EALER IX gritcts anil ^UMciiits, BOOKS AND STATIONERY, FIRST-CLASS GROCERIES AND FANCY GOODS, \*IZ ALL SORTS OF SPICES. TAPIOCA. PRESERVED CITRON. FRESH RAISINS. SHELL ALMONDS. Fine Cutlery, Ciold Pens, Gold Pencils, Port iHonnnis, Pockct Compasses, Large Spy- Glasses, Spectacles, etc., etc., All of the first quality, and as cheap as ean be found west of the Mississippi. dccl31y R. L. THOMPSON. LOAF SUGAR, -i--r CLARIFIED Sroil, RIO COFFEE, JAVA COFFEE, FINE GREEN TEA. SUPERIOR BLACK TEA. OHOICE DRIED APPLES. WESTERN RESERVE CHEESE. PRESSED TALLOW CANDLHB. STAR CANDLES. BURNING FLUID. i STOW'S CHEMIC.iL sm WARNOCK A KELLY'S CHEMICAL SOAP, CASTILE SOAP. FINE SHAVING AND TOILET SOAR* ANDERSON'S "SOLACE" TOBACCOt'"^^ FINE NECTARINE TOBACCO. CIGARS. DROPS AND FINE CANDIES. AT THK 1 S O S O R. L. Thompno*.


ocr: ,JEL A. ALEXANDSI^ i MAIN ST/IEEF, 4 1IARW4RE, E U y 8c Tin, Copper Sheet Ware, 7^ COOK k PARLOIl STOVES, Agricultural liiiplciaunts. CARPENTERS'A- JOINERS' TOOLS, Building Hardware, GUNS, AXES, SAWS,ROPE, FAILS CHAINS, WINDOW GLASS, Meat Cutters, 8knte«, Tubs, Paib F'lJ^r and Sugar l)oxc«, Japanned anil Kitchen Hardware, which he is ready to sell upon as rtasoiifihlo terms as can be purchased west of tlic Missis sippi. His stock has been selected fnilw tiie most extensive establishments in New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh arid Chicago, a ml com prises the best and most approve! lmndw of iimnufacture. It has also been seh'ctcl for this market, and he is prepared to supply any :irliele in his line that may 1m* needed. He uianufactiiivs tuid has far Bale, T'tliilrlls and lvtnil, all kinds of T1\T, COPPER & SHEET IROA Villi, And makes to order every article in that lirw, in the most su]H'rior nianiicr. SPOUTINt CONSTANTLY ON HANIll COOKING STOVES.—The following named Cimk Stoves are the Lest ever offered for ade:— KING, WESTERN STAR, PRESIDENT, MAY QUEEN, MCCELS10K, Ts SiTJ-A.S^XJETOW, IOWA. TirOULD call tlic attention of tlie citizoiu «)f Buchanan and the adjoininpf cuifitiris to Ills new, cxtensirc, and well-selected stock of WCid FOREST OAK, CHARTER 0#JE HARVEST HOttU NEW EAGLE, CLIPPER, PREMIUM, FRANKLIN, 'j E And Other sujxrior styles of Cook, Baito «a& Office Stoves, for sale fy PARLOR E. A. ALEXANDEIfe STO\ ES of the most oiiiimlNt jiatterns for sale by fc. A-. ALEXANDER BOX ST0VE8—vA variety of the best styls» for sale by E. A. ALEXANDEl^r IMPLEMENT!?! ef Tit


ocr: Land Owners aud Land Buyers, UOK TO YOl Ift TI'iXES IF YOU WANT A DKKT), MORTGAGE, TITLE BOND, LEASE OK OTHER IN. STRUMHNT OF Wiil'I'lNf KXK CL'TKI) WITH NKATNKSS, ACCURACY AN1) LEGI BILITY: FREE FROM BLUNDERS AND OMISS10NS, APJ'LY TO Jfc J. T3E3:OI^lJTXOiT| $cntml Conbtprntr k |lot:irg |)ublir, with OLDER, LEE it CO., or at RE CORDER'S OFFICE. Independence, Buchanan Co., lovft. 9»3LU -r""


ocr: COMPRISING DRY GREAT BA RGAIJV S At the Brick Store. DAV DC' "ST QtlASt|l KTON, IOWA, WOULD respectfully inform the citizens of Buchanan County and vicinity, that has now on hand the largest aud best selected stock of Goods ever offered to this community. GROCERIES, Bonnets & Millinery Coods, HOSIERY, DOMESTIC GOODS, CLOTHS AND CASSIMERES, CENTS* FURNISIIINC (iOODS, BOOTS AND SHOBS, HATS AND CAPS, Crockery and Glass Ware, Ready Made Clothing, WOODEN WARE, HARDWARE, YANKEE NOTIONS, WHITE GOODS, ETO^ Consisting in part of the following articles: PRINTS Of all styles and nualities, from to 12'£ cts per yard. Also Furniture Prints, from (Q to 25 cents |xr yard, plain and figured Turkey lte«ls, plain Green, Blue, Omnge, Brown, A*c. A large assortment of plain and figured De Laines, from 15 to 30 cents per yard. Also Blue, Pink, Orange and Brown all wool De Llines. Paramattas, Coburg Cloth, Casli niei'ea, Merinos, Iklk-gis, plain and figured Poplins, Plaid Dresa Goods, Latest Styles, Plain Black and Col'd Dress Silks, Marcelaine, Florence, and Gn de Hasp. Black silk Velvet,, black colored and figured Cotton \'elvcU. IJ\ dies' Cloths for Cloiiks, plain and figured Oi»cni FluiiiuJs, Sack do., Salisbury and Pinto VM nels for children. Tr I miu in^s Of every descrijition, for Closiks and DrossaH. Moire Antiques, civet Ribltons, Fringes, Butt tons,. Galoous, Dress ProUctors, tc. YANKEE NOTIONS aft kinds. Buttons, Thmids, Needft$, Tlf ryi Bobbins, Combs, Stays, and in fact ev in that, line usually' kept in a variety And to the ladies in'|mrticnlar liu would that he has still on hand a quantity of that SKIRT CORD. A large lot of Shawls of different varieties and Long mid Square Woolen Shaw ls, Ermine Cloth, Oashiiieiv, plain and figured.— a few Clonks left. WHITE GOODS. Blcaehcd Muslins, plain and fig'd Jaconets, plain and dsMi'd Swiss Mull, Victoria and Bish Lawns, Drajn-ry Muslin, Brilliante, Diaja-r, Linen and Cotton Tabic Diaper Table Spreads, French aud domestic Ginghams. A fine assort ment of


ocr: A. II. IMltkllLL, MERCHANT TAILOR, AND 1K.\I i:r. IN Cloths and Trimmings Clothing and Gcntlcnmis Furnish ing Goods, CONSISTING OF FANCY SHIRTS, COLLARS, CRAVATS. FLANN KL SHIRTS, WOOL SOCKS, BUCK GLOVES, CASHMERE do HATS, «tC. AC. WHITE SHIRTS, COLLARS, POCKET H'DK'PS, WOOL DRAWERS, COTTON SOCKS, Seal skin OLOY' ES, SUSPENDERS, CAPS, tC. &C. AT THE OLD STAND, One Door South of Thompson'* Drat Store, Quasqueton. October 8, lt57.-(tf) Good Samaritan Drag Store. DR. R. W. WRIGHT, vr \irv. iv DRUGS & MEDICINES, JfAlSTS, OILS, GLASS, DYE ti'tUXifo, GROCERIES, Wines Liquor*, Tobacco Srgars, Rook* A: .Stationery, PERFUMERY OP ALL KINDS. Xniu St., 1 door West of White's Hotel, INDEPENDENCE', IOWA. DR. WRIGHT'S office in the Drug Store.— CP PuEscaimowi COMTOI NDSD CXIKR HIS OWN


ocr: W. ©. D0NNAN, 18 qt J#, Land & G-eneral Agent & Notary Public, TI:K.\SI I KU'S it RKI-OI HKU'S OKKII K, INDEPENDENCE. IOWA. I re[Ared to attend with promptness to all business pertaining to his Profession. Especial attention given to Collecting, Conveyancing, Payiug taxes, Examining titles, Ac. juneG-25-ly


ocr: DRUGGISTS, AMI HKAI.IKS IN Paints, OilM, iimrricti and Stationery.. MAIN ST. INDEPENDENCE, Iowa. jtme6*57-ly


ocr: STOVES! STOVES STOVES! E. A. Alexander Wvithl Call the Attention of the Cit' hem of Ihtrfwmm and adjoining Counties t# the fad that hit ib wbfP receiving A'tAROE ASSORTMENT bP COOK, '^ARfvOIL A N OFFICE S O V E S Of Various Patterns, Siiiteii' and Priool^ WHICH HE IS READY TO SELL AT AS LOW FIGURES FOR C1ASH As can be Bought Elsewhere^ Stock ctmtf&s in of the


ocr: S. IIELLMAN, IiLAl.l.K IN DRY €iOO!S, BOOTS, SHOES, HATS, CAPS, GROCERIES, 4C. Cor. Main A Walnut sts., Ivist. of Montour INDEPENDENCE, IOWA., june6'57-ly


ocr: QUASQUETON. 1S57. Read, Examine and Profit Thereby. To the Ladici of Qmxqttdon Vicinity WE ARE RECEIVING EVERY WEEK ISTEW GOODS, AND NOW HAVE IN STORE A r^ [i(V«^8Mrtrnon( DRESS G-OODS, O N N E S BONNET TRIMMINGS, a i o v E s O S I E Y WHITE GOODS, And infect everptiiuq h*irahlt to tke (Mult Lottie*. BLACK SILKS. IF YOU WISH A BLACK SILK, JX) NO* OMIT CALLING ON US—IF YOU WISH A BLACK SILK APRON DONT FORGET WHERE YOU CAN FIND THE ARTICLE. W E U A A N E E SATISFACTION. IVEtT AIXES. STYLES MUC'II SOUGHT FOR, NOW CAN BE FOUND (Rome alee all AT OUR STORK, AVOOI, Small Fig«re, F«r Children.) PRINTS! Thott Prints have Arrived—AO Kindt. Jnst Leek at TheaiS S O E S S O E S FOR LADIES AND CIIILDHKN, Yott will find a Choice Assortment by calling •oen. WE WOULD SAY TO THOSE WHO HAVE IJTTT.T! ONES, We have some Vry Pretty Styles. NEW BONNETS! XEWT1UMMLSUS, Call nud See them. Yon mil find dl the above GOODS at tftc Store of BENTHALL & JERITEGAN, J.ulr J. M. Ii ntltiill, QUASQUETON, IOWA- O E I E S


ocr: QUASQUETON. STOVES! STOVES STOVES! E. A. Alexander Wvithl Call the Attention of the Cit' hem of Ihtrfwmm and adjoining Counties t# the fad that hit ib wbfP receiving A'tAROE ASSORTMENT bP COOK, '^ARfvOIL A N OFFICE S O V E S Of Various Patterns, Siiiteii' and Priool^ WHICH HE IS READY TO SELL AT AS LOW FIGURES FOR C1ASH As can be Bought Elsewhere^ Stock ctmtf&s in of the following Patterns: HARVE8T HOME, CHARTER OAK, FOREST OAK, NEW EAGLE, CLIPPER, EXCELSIOR, PREMIUM, WESTERN STAR, MAY QUEEN, PRESIDENT, KING, with a lorye Assortment of PARLOR & OFFICE STOVES, Whidi I wfll give satisfaction In Every Paticular. GIVE ME A CALL AT MY OLD STASJk I WOULD JUST SAY THAT 1 HAVE SOLD MY STOCK OF I N W A?R E TO G. P. HAYSLIP, WHO WILL CONTINUE THE 1HJ31KE88. AND WILL AS EVER BE READY TO DO ANYTHING IN HIS LINE AT THE SHORTEST NOTICE,


ocr: BOOKS! XKW ARRIVALS AT THE N 13 W BOOK STORK, Near the l'.iidtre. Main Street, iisrxiaPE3srx3E3srcB. SCHOOL BOOKS of all kinds. 111. A NIC KfcLlGIOUS MlSCKLLANEOrS" WALL & CURTAIN PAPER. CIll'RCH MUSIC, SHEET MUSIC. MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS ASI) AM. KIX1S OK STATIONERY, Which I will tell CHEAP FOR CASH. u i i e 5 7- S A E N Land Owners and Land Buyers,


ocr: L. W. HART, ATTOBNEY AT AND GENERAL LAND AGfiNT, Independence, Iowa, W'ill practice in the several Courts of this dicial District. Particular attention given the collection of debts, payment of taxes, ination of titles, and all other business to his care. Office in Scott's Block, up stairs. lseplU-ly)


ocr: BALDWIN'S HOTEL, Cor. of Grove & 2d Street, FAIRRA.\k, IOWA. N. & C. A. BALDWIH, Proprietors, jei:uv


ocr: E U A I A N IS RVMUMXD ZVKBT THVBSDAY, AT BfCHAXA.V COUNTY, IOWA, Y I & O A N Office in Third Story of Davu' Brick 1"«l aa Two Dollars per Annum? In Advance. Rates of Advertising. One square, (12 lims or h-ssa) Rflch subsequent insertion, On e square liroo months, six one year, One column one year, .... Half .... Quarter Business eards 5 lines, 1 year,


ocr: BOOKS! NEAV ARRIVALS AT THE NEW BOOK Near the Bridge, Main Street, SCHOOL BOOKS of all kinds. BLANK RELIGIOUS MISCELLANEOUS" WALL it CURTAIN PAPER. CHURCH MUSIC, SHEET MUSIC. MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS AND ALL KINDS Of STATIONERY, Which I will sell CHEAP FOR CASH. june6'57-tf St 8, ALLEN*


ocr: ^TJCTIOlSr. Selling Off r|^HE subscriber, desirous of entirely closing JL out his present Stock, is now disposing of it at greatly reduced prices, at his store in QUASyUETt)N. The Btock consists of eveiy thing usually kept in a General Country Variety Store, sueh as Groceries Dry Goods, Clothing, Boot** and Shoes, Hats and capf, Hosiery, Crockery Ware, Hard ware, Wooden ware, Ac., fec. If not all disposed of ly Monday, August 3d, lie will sell the remainder at PUBLIC AUCTION, The Sale continuing «very day until the stock is entirely closed out. Those who want BARGAINS, had better call SOON. D. A merman. Qnasqustaa, Jnly 17,1357. ml


ocr: U n U E TIT'OI*LD respectfully inform the lftdiss rf V Quasqueton aud vicinity that she is now prepared lor Straw Dressing, Trimming and making Bonnets to order. She has also an assortment of Ribbons and Flowexa» To suit almost every taste. Ladies, please give her a call. MR8. Z. BUTLER. Cor. Spruce A 3d sts. [my30-6m


ocr: QUASQUETON. 1857. Examine and Profit Thereby. the Ladie* Quasqueton and Vicinity: WE ARE RECEIVING EVERY WEEK GOODS, ASD NOW HAVE IN STORE A Choice assortment of GOODS, O N N E S BONNET TRIMMINGS* O V E S O S I E Y WHITE GOODS, infmct axrything desirable to tie tsanff sf (he Ladite. BLACK SILKS. YOU WISH A BLACK SILK, DO !FOT OMIT CALLING ON US —IF YOU WISH A BLACK SILK APRON DON'T FORGET WHERE YOU CAN FIND THE ARTICLE. W E U A A N E E SATISFACTION. N E W E A I N E MUCH SOUGHT FOR, NOW BE FOUJfH AT OUR STORE, mUtm an wool, Small Fipre, For Childrem*) PRINTS! Prints have Arrived—AU Kindt. Just Look at Them! SHOES, fgI LADKS AMP CHILD Mir, will find a Choice Assortment by salHag soon. WOULD SAY TO THOSE WHO HAVE XJATITJUE CXNTBS, We hare some Very Pretty Styles. BONNETS! NEW TRIMMINGS, Call and See them* mU find all the above GOODS at the Store of ft JERNEGAN, {Late J. M. MenthaU# IOWA. those who have Families, and Others WOULD CALL YOUR ATTEN TO OUR ASSORTMENT Of Groceries. i* needed thai tee have net We cannot think. HAVE MOLASSES, SUGAR, COFFEE. TEAS (A VERY SUPERIOR ARTICLE). CROCKERY, SPICES, DRIED FRUIT AND ALL THE KNICK KNACKS USUALLY KEPT IN WELL REGULATED FAMILY STOR&T Pram the Bast to tbe Cheap si^


ocr: C. E. LATHR0P, A O N E Y A A W INDEPENDENCE, IOWA. Refers to Metropolitan Bank, Chicago, D. H. Dotterer, Dubuque T. Sherwood, Indepen dence John J. rhelps, 12 W'all-st., IT. Y. Real Estate Bought and Sold on Commis sion, Land Warrants Located. All Land Business Transacted with Dispatch. Office Main it, opposite Montour House.


ocr: DOORS AND SA8IT. A LARGE suj/jily of panel Doors. And SA31T of all aiies at the Hardware store of ft. A. ALEXANDER. Fulton City Dubuque it Minne apolis PEOPLE'S LINE, Tj^ROM Chicago to TJppc-r Mississippi via JD Chicago, Fulton City and Minnesota Pac ket Co. Steamer*, affording to the traveling pub lic a quick and reliable transit to nil points on the routes, and rendering Convenience unsur passed by any other Line. The advantages of Transporting Merchandise Over this Route is manifest, viz avoiding the Frequent Delays Of handling, so usual by other lin's, and giv ing more satisfaction to owners and consignees, by landing Goods on OUR Lb' V JH The rates of freight are equally satisfactory. The Boats composing this line arc commodious and commanded by experienced and gentleman ly officer a. For information respecting the arrival and departure to and from Dubuque, inquire of the agents. Mark Goods Care People's Line, via Fulton Oily." B. P. POWER CO. forwarding & Commission llerehant®, jy4'57-tf) No. 308 Levee, Dubuque.


ocr: FOR SALE. Subscriber desiring to remove offers for sale the following Desirable Property: SEVEN Acres of excellent Timber, about fourths of a mile from Quasqueton, consisting of Oak and Bnsswood. Also a HOUSE and TWO LOTS in queton. The above property will be sold a gain if applied for soon. je27-2m] J. B. CHESLEY, Quasqueton.


ocr: Is prepared to attend vrith promptness to all business pertaining to his Profession. Especial atteniion given to Collecting, Conveyancing, Paying taxes, Examining titles, &c. Offlos on Mala St. opposite the Montour House. juneG-25-ly "W. G. D0NNAN, riKji 6oi|i)scicir !|t Land & General Agent & Notary Public, INDEPENDENCE, IOWA.


ocr: je27 "57 ly HUDSON BL'ITR, WILLIAM \V J0SF.FI1, J. STEWART LONT, J. OOROAS HILLOCK, JOSEPH i CO., Successors to G. W. Burton «fe Co. PRODUCE & PROVISION, ALSO Storage, AND COMMISSION 3IERCHANTS, Levee, bet. 2d A 3d sts DUBTJ QUE,


ocr: i. W. FIN LET. 8. W. BURTON. FINtET, BURT0W Sc 00., A V K E S ANI) PEALEKS IV rOSEION Ac DOMESTIC EXCHANGE, COW, CURRENT JC UN CURRENT NOTES, Dubuque, Iowa. Exchange on all the priecipal cities in UM Uni ted States and Europe bought and sold. Collections made and promptly remitted at current rates. O"Interest paid on deposits. j~n 14-tf


ocr: M. MOB LEY'S & EXCHAX6E BmUG BOISE, DUBlrQUE, IOWA. INTEREST paid to Depositors Drafts and Notes Collected, Hnd proceeds remitted to any part of the UniU'd States. Sight and Time Bills purchased, and Sight Exchange oil all the principal cities in the Union, us also Bills ou Europe, for sale at the lowest rates, and in sums to suit. oiy23-ly


ocr: nr. r. ITELLOGG, JUSTICE OF THE TEACE, Attorney tc Counselor at Lav, AND REAL ESTATE Main St., Quasqueton. Iowa. SEVERALTimberof pieces Praire\rith running wa ter and R'ljoining, for sale cheap for ensh or on time. Building Lots for sals in the village of Quasqueton. ID* Money to loan at market rates. jy4'57-tf


ocr: QUASQUETOlf. STOVES! 1 STOVES 1 tro- CM the Attention of the Cit izens of Buchanan and adjoining Counties to the fact that he is now receiving A LARGE ASSORTMENT (IT PARLOR, AND ij •!. OFFICE S O Y,£.& 1 ?it Various Patterns, Sizes and Priees, HE 18 READY TO SELL A* AS LOW FIGURES F0K CASli! IK. qan be Bought Elsewhere. Stock consists in part of the following Patterns: HOME, i J*«. CHARTER OAKI FOREST OAK, NEW EAGLLIC, STAR, CLIPPER, EXCELSIOR, PREMIUM, MAY QUEEN, RESIDENT, KINO, a large Assortment of PARLOR & OFFICE STOVES, I WiW warrant to give satisfaction In Every Patlcalsr. •v.: ME A CALL AT MY Obi) STAND. WOULD JUST SAY THAT I HAVE SOLD MY STOCK OF f.--. I N W A G. P. HAYSLIP, WILL CONTINUE THE BU8INESS,


ocr: Ql'ASQUKTON. CABIXET Fi KMTI HK WD CHAIRS FOR t.-F. Cheaper than ever before offered West of the Mississippi River. FURNITURE of aii kinds, WELL MADE nnd handsomely finished, can bo found at OUT Ware Rooms, A I S E E QUASQl'ETON, IOWA. And bought at a small advasiee front eost for cash, or short approved credit, assortment may be found Persons wishing to purchase are invited to call and examine. E. fj. LITTLE 1 CO. The Undertaking Business, in all its branches, Attended to. Among our Sccrctarieg & Book Cases, MAHOGANY A BLACK WALNUT DINING CARD TABLES, Light Stands, Wash Stands, Bible Stands, Towel R«eks fa elu-ap and useful ai-tielc). Fold ing Lounges, Single Lounges, with or without cushions, Mattrasses, made of the best materials and in the best possible maimer, hv the sub scribers, and will he furnished to the trade up on reasonable terms. Cottage, Common nnd Children's Bedsteads, and a large assortment of Chairs, of all kinds.


ocr: QUASQUETOlf. STOVES! STOVES! 1 STOVES 1 tro- Would CM the Attention of the Cit izens of Buchanan and adjoining Counties to the fact that he is now receiving A LARGE ASSORTMENT (IT COOK, PARLOR, AND ij •!. OFFICE S O Y,£.& 1 ?it Of* Various Patterns, Sizes and Priees, WHICH HE 18 READY TO SELL A* AS LOW FIGURES F0K CASli! IK. As qan be Bought Elsewhere. My Stock consists in part of the following Patterns:


ocr: TilE 01 AS'JI F.TO\ li! lilill.W. PL'ULIS1ILV EVERY SATtHDAT. 0ffiC8 in Davis' Block, 3d Story. 5ICH STJordan, PUBLISHERS. [TERMS: TWO DOLLARS A TEAR, Invariably in Advance. j' Rates of Advertising' Onesqiiuv, (12 lines) 1 insertion, *l/0 E-tch subsequent ins rtion, 50 One luu ira tl ree inontlu, 4,00 aix 6,00 one year, *I#l 10,00 On* column 60,00 Qu irter Business vMf i 5,oo "i 20,00 1*" 5,00


ocr: W. G. DONNAN, S'iohKi)' r,t)5 'Coiinssclof Land & General Agent & Notary Public, INDEPENDENCE, IOWA. Is prepared to attend with promptness to all business pertaining to bis Profession. Especial attention friwn to Collecting:, Conveyancing, PnyiiiK tuxes, Examining titles, Ac. Office on Main St. opposit« the Montour HWM. une6-25-ly


ocr: FAllfiRTY A GRAY, FORWARDING, COMMISSION And Liquor Dealers, Iowa street next door to the corner of Third St., y 2 3 U U U E I O W A y


ocr: FARM FOR SALE. THE SUBSCRIBER OFFERS FOR BALM HIS A SITUATED WITHIN ONE MILEOF QVA9. QUETON, KNOWN AS The Jamison Property COKTAIMUFO 340 A. E S EIGHTY Acr.s Prairie—(FORTY Acres im proved.) Remainder Timber, of which EIGHTY Aeivs are of good quality, and the remainder oak openings. Tho whole is one tract, and is One of The Most Desirable Locations IN THE COUUTY. Terms Easy. Apply to J. B. HI NML1S, QRAKQRETOK, Ina Buchanan County, Iowa,


ocr: DEALUI IN GOODS, ci.oTtifr BOOTS, SHOES, HATS, CAPS. GROCERIES, *C. Col*. X*ih& Walnut st«., East of Montour INDEPENDENCE, IOWA. juneG'57-ly


ocr: PARSONS & MELElSH, DRUGGISTS, AND DFALi.ES IN Paints, Oils, Groccrieft and Stationery. MAIN ST. 1NDEPKNDENCE, Iomft. june6'57-ly I


ocr: M. MOBLEY'S EXCHANGE & BAXKIXG BOUSE, Dl ni Ql K, IOWA. INTEREST paid to Depositors Drafts and Notes Collected, and proceeds remitted to any part ol' the United States. Sight and Time Hills purchased, and Sight Exchange on all the principal cities in ths Union, as also BilU on Europe, for Spiff at tto lowest rate's, and in sums to suit. my23-ly


ocr: F. W. DeBEBAED & CO., Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Drugs, .Medicines, Paints, Oils, Window Glass, Orocoiies, Dxicd Fruit*, Nuts No. 86 MAIN ST., DUBUQUE. IOWA. my23-]y


ocr: n*i PUBLISHED ETKRT SATURDAY BY ,RIOH Sc O 13. ID .A. 2ST Office ID Third Story of Davis* Block. TERMS, TWO DOLLARS PER YEAR, Invuriably in Advance* A E S O A V E i S K O floe Square, 12 linos or less, one tnaertktfl, #1,00 gb»o)i subsequent Iniertton, i»V. SO tie S niare, Three Montk|^ .• 4,00 One Square Six Months,. •. 6,W Ooe Square, One Year, H"''.4*1. ...... 10,00 One Column, One Year, 60,0tl Half a Column, One Year^- .... 35,00 Quarter Column, One VMF, ...... 80,00 Bniiin'sa Cards, One Year, 5,00


ocr: COPARTNERSHIP NOTICE. IJERN HAVE ^tbis^dnj associated THOMAS A. KUAN un partner with me in my »Um 111 this place. All not'8 mid Hceoiuits eun IM settled at my Bureau before, and nil indebted me aiv tvpie»ted tocoinel'orwiird and settle with out delay. j. 31. BENTHALL. Quasqueton, April 18th, lfc57. [18-tf


ocr: UABIXET FI HMTI IIE AMI FOR SAT .Pi Cheaper than ever before offered West of the Mississippi River* IpURNITlTRE of all kinds, WELL MADE and handsomely finished, can be found at our Ware Rooms, A I N S E E QUASQUETON, tOWA. And bought, at a small advance from cost for cash, or short, approved credit. Among our assortment may be found Secretaries A Book ases, AIIOC ANY tz BLACK WALNUT Screws, Ccflfrc loMcs, SiOc Jq DINING & CARD TABLES, Light Stands, Wash Stands, Bible Stands, Towel Racks (a cheap and useful article), Fold ing Lounges, Single Lounges, with or without Cushions, Mattrasscs, made of the best materials and in the best, possible manner, lv the sub scribers, and will be furnished to the trade up on reasonable terms. Cottage, Common nnd Children's Bedsteads, and a large assortment of Chairs, of all kinds. Persons wishing to purchase in invited to call and examine. E i I E A O The Undertaking Business, in P.11 its branches, Attended to. NORTH- WESTERN RR A^Cff, GRAEFENBERG


ocr: PARSONS & MELLISH, i u i i S S AXII IVAM 1.3 IX Paints, Oil*. »ro€crics and SUitioncry. MAIN ST. juue6'57-ly INDEPENDENCE, low*.


ocr: QUASQUETON. 1857. Read, Examine and Profit Thereby. To the Ladies of Qiiasqiieton and Vicinity: WE ARE RECEIVING EVERY WEEK NEW GOODS, AND NOW HATE IN STORE A Choice assortment of DRESS G-OODS, O N N E S I BONNET TRIMMINGS, O V E S O S I E Y WHITE GOODS. And in fmet mrrythvtiy demrmh/e t» th* want* Itudiet, BLACK SILKS. IF TOU WISH A BLACK SILK, DO NOT OMIT CALLING ON US —IF YOU WISH A BLACK SILK APROW DON'T FORGET WHERE YO0 CAN FIND THE ARTICLE. W E U A A N E E SATISFACTION. IVCW DEL A I STYLES MUCH .SOUGHT FOR, NOW CAN BE FOUND AT OUR STORE, (8ohm alee all wool, Small Figure, For Children.) PRINTS! That Printt htm Arrived^JM Kind*. Just Look at Them! SHOES, SHOES, FOR LADIES AND CHILDREN, You will find a Choice Assortment by calling soon. WE WOULD SAY TO THOSE WHO HAVE UTTLE ONES, We have soiii* Vrry Pretty Stylet. NEW BONNETS! NEW TRIMMINGS, Call and Sec theau You will find all the above GOODS at the Store of BENTHALL & JERNEGAN, (1 Aite J. M. lie'nthull,) U A S U E O N I O W A -oo- GROCERIES. To those who have Families, and Others WE WOULD CALL YOUR ATTEN


ocr: MILLINERY. U E "\\^OULD respectfully inform the ladies of Wuusquetou and vicinity tliat she is now prepared for Straw Dressing, Trimming and making Bonnets to order. She has ulso an assortment of gibbons and Flowers, To suit almost ever}- taste. Ladies, please give her a call. Ua**BLTLETt.


ocr: SEVERALTimberof II. €. KELLOOG, JUSTICE OF T11E i'EACE, Attorney ft Counselor at Law* AND HEAL EST A TE A GENT, Main St., Quasqueton. Iowa. pieeea Praire with running wa ter and adjoining, for sale cheap for cash or on time. Building Lots for sale in the village of Quasqueton. IU* Money bo loan at market rates. jy4'57-]t


ocr: STOVES! STOVES 11 STOVES] E. A. Alexander, Wwid CcM the Atienfim nf tke Cit izens of Buchanan and adjoining Counties to the fad that he is note receiving A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF COOK, PAKLOll, AND OFFICE S O V E S Of Various Patterns, Sizes and Pried*, WHICH HE IS READY TO SELL AT AS LOW FIGURES FOR CASH! As can be Bought Elsewhere. My Stock consists in part tf the following Patterns: HARVEST HOME,


ocr: O K I S A N BOOK AND MUSIC STORE. At this establishment will be found oji extensive assortment of Books, Stationery, Wall Paper, PRINTERS' MATERIALS, SeeR ATRO, Piano*, iWelodeon*, and all Mn*ical la* Btruments. Hands Supplied. Proprietor* of COVELL'S REERERINE MIXTURE," a certain cure for Ft verand Ague. Fur twit! by R. L. Thomson, Quasqueton. IJ. A. PORTER & BRO., my§-tf n«K'k Island, IU.


ocr: CABINET FI RMTI RE WD CHAIRS FOR SALE Cheaper than ever before offered Weit of the Mississippi Iliver. URNITURE of all kinds, WELL MADE FTand handsomely finished, can be found at our Ware ltooms, A I N S E E GiXTA-SGiXJETOlSr, IOWA, And bought at a small advanec from cost ft* cash, or short, approved credit. Among our assortment may be found Secretaries & Book Cases, MAHOGANY A BLACK WALNUT Sitfws, Ccrrfre JqMcs, Sftc DINING & CARD TABLES, Light Olands, Wash Stands. Bible Stands, Towel Racks (a cheap and useful article), Fold ing Lounges, Single Lounges, with or without cushions, Mattrasses, made of the best material# and in the best possible manner, by the sub* scribers, and will be furnished to the trade up on reasonable terms. Cottage, Common and Children's Bedsteads, and a large assortment of Chairs, of all kinds. Persons wishing to purchase are invited to call and examine. E. L. I ITTLE & CO. Ths Undertaking Business, in all its branches, Attended to.


ocr: U U U E HOMEOPATHIC PHABMACt. Drs. Guilbert ft Hatoi TProfession AKE PLEASURE in announcing to fJbs and the Public that they have opened a HOMEOPATHIC PHARMACY, OS the corner of Main it Tenth streets, Dubuqvs, Iowa, thus supplying a want long felt in this section of country. Being thoroughly familist with the preparation of Homeopathic Sledicines, the profession may be assured that every article, cruue or attenuafed, which may be sent from our Pharmacy will be found UNLIABLE. WeSTS prepared to furnish CASES, BOOKS, REMEDIES, GLOBULES,. SUGAR OF MILK, VIALS, DISTILLED WATER, CRUDE TINCTURES, Araiea and Calendula in Tinctares Plaster, Arnicated Collodion, Homeopathic Bromn, Chocolate, Cocoa, etc. etff. Also an article of CATAWBA WINE and BRANDY, rusiTivKLY rut tirb jlick or rat URATE. Our facilities are such as will enable to tain any article in our line—whieh frwn its Hi* frequency of demand we may not hate—in 3f hours after the receipt of the ordeT. We shall sell at Eastern prices, simply adding efcst of transportation. [7/ TERMS Cahh, OR CITT Acckttaxcb ot sacHMFr dcc!31y DATE.


ocr: QUASQUETON E A E S A E AGENCY. S. Y. THOMPSON & CO., Dealers in e n s a Qiwsc|iictci), $i|cl)M 6c, FOE SALE, 300 Lots IN the Town of QUASQUETON, at VERY LOW TRICES. The Greatest Inducements HELD OUT TO THOSE WISHING TO MAKE Immediate Improvements. S. V. THOMPSON A 00. ALSO


ocr: J. W. FlNl.hV. O. W. Ul'KTO.V. FINLEY, BURTON & CO., A N K E S AXD DEALERS IX FOREIGN A DOMESTIC EXCHANGE, coin, CtTRRKXT A. UNCL'RREKT KOTH, Dubuque, Iowa. Exchange on all the priccipal cities in the Uni ted States and Euro|e bought and soltl. Collections made and promptly remitted at current rates. Clnterest paid on deposits.«o 14-tf


ocr: NEW GOODS! NEW GOODS!! AT THE BRICK STORE. D. S. DAVIS Ha* just received a I ,T. jjkXTD FRESH ASSORTMENT OF N E W O O S COMPRISING GROCERIES, DRY GOODS, BONNETS AND MILLINERY GOODS, CLOTHS AND CASSIMERES, GENTLEMEN'S FURNISHING GOODS, HOSIERY, BATS AND CAPS, BOOTS AND SHOES, CROCKERY & GLASSWARE. READY MADE CLOTHING, HARDWARE, WOODEN WARE, NOTIONS, GLASSES, WHITE GOODS, AC. AC. AC. CONSISTING IN PART Of PRINTS, GINGHAMS. 1ELANES, LAWNS, CHALLtfti, BEKEGES, DOTT'D SWISS, PLAIN LAWNS, POPLINS, SILKS DRESS TRIMMINGS, COTTON A DES, DOMESTICS. BONNETS! BONNETS! AND TRIMMINGS OF LATEST STYLES. S K I S SKIRT CORDS, and WHALEBONES. EMBROIDERIES & SHAWLS. PANAMA, LEGHORN, STRAW, PALM LEAF, CASSIMERE, CURACOA, AND WOOL A. S BOOTS .AJISTTD SHOSS. O S I E Y Ready Made Clothing, FOR MEN AND BOYS. AND BLACK TEAS. Old Java and Rio Coffee.


ocr: ALSO 1.0,000 Acres of Land, INCLUDING SEVERAL I3S^IE,0"VEI apll-17-tf S. V. THOMPSON A 00.


ocr: QUASQUETON. 1857. Read, Examine anfl Profit Thereby. To the Ladies of Quasqueton and Vicinity: WE ARE RECEIVING EVERY WEEK NETW" GOODS, AND NOW HAVE IN STORE A Choice assortment of DRESS GOODS, O N N E S BONNET TRIMMINGS, O V E S O S I E Y WHITE GOODS, And in fact everything derivable IF YOU WISH f» Ike teanti of A the Ladies. BLACK SILKS. BLACK SILK, DO NOT OMIT CALLING ON US —IF YOU WISH A BLACK SILK APRON DON'T FORGET WHERE YOU CAN FIND THE ARTICLE. W i U A A N E E •SATISFACTION. E W E A I N E S STYLES MUCH SOUGHT CAN BE FOUND FOB, NOW AT OUR STORE, (Smm alee all wool, Small Figtre, Far Children.) PRINTS! TKom Prints have Arrived—All Kindt, Jast) Look it Tkem! S O E S S O E S FOR LADIES AND CHILDREN, You will find a Cfcoiee Assortment by ealHng soon. WE WOULD SAY TO THOSE WHO HAVE UTTLE OXsTES, We have some IVry Pretty Stylet. NEW BONNETS! NEW TRIMMINGS, Call and See them. You trill find all the abovf GOODS at the Store 4f BENTHALL & JERNEGAH, {hate J. B( nthall,) QUASQUETON, IOWA. O E I E S To those who kme Families, and Others: WE WOULD CALL YOUR ATTEN TION TO OUR ASSORTMENT OF Groceries. What it needed that we ham not We cannot think. WE HAVE MOLASSES, SUGAR, COFFEE,


ocr: fi» A. ALEXANDER, MAIN STREET\ G3,TT-A-SG^TUET'OIN", IOWA. \70ULD call the attention of the citizens of i Buchanan and the adjoining counties to his new, extensive, and well-selected stock of HARDWARE I E Tin, Copper & Sheet Iron Ware, COOK & PARLOR STOVES, Agricultural Implements, CARPENTERS' Jc JOINERS' TOOLS, Building Hardware, GUNS, AXES, SAWS, ROPE, NAILS, CHAINS, WINDOW GLASS, Dfeat Cutters, Skates, Tubs Pails Flour and Sugar Boxes, Japanned and Kitchen Hardware, which he is ready to sell upon as reasonable terms as can be purchased west of the Missis sippi. His stock has been selected from the most extensive establishments in New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Chicago, and com prises the best and most approved brands of manufacture. It has also been selected for this market, and he is prepared to supply any article in his line that may be needed. He manufactures* and has for sale, wholesale and retail, all kinds of Tl.\, COPPER & SHEET 1R0\ WARE, And makes to order every article in that line, in the most superior manner. SPOLTlNi CONSTANTLY ON HAND. BOOKING STOVES—The following named Cook Stoves are the best ever offered for sale:— KINO, WESTERN ST AS, PRESIDENT, MAY QUEEN, FOREST OAK, CHARTER OAJt, HARVEST HOME NEW EAGLE, CLIPPER, TREMIUM, EXCELSIOR, FRANKLIN,


ocr: II» EOPATH1ST8. DRS. (iUILHERT & HATCH, Offiec at the DUBUQUE HOMEOPATHIC PHARMACY, Corner Main A Tenth sts. Du buque, Iowa. Dr. Gcilbkrt will devote esneciat attention to the treatment of Chest and Chronic Diseases, and the Diseases of Females. Office hours from 6 to 9 A. M. A frovi 2 to 3 aud to 7 P. M. Colls to receive rompt at tention must be left iu Office houis, except in very urgent cases. dec!31y


ocr: "THE QIASQIETOX IB PUBLISHED WEEKLY, AT Qnamaeton, Buchanan Cs., Iowa. RICH & JOE DAN, PROPRIETORS. Terms, $2,00 per Year, Invariably in Advance. THE PAPER will be devoted to the of the Republican' PARTY, the TOWN and Corxty, Agkhh.ti iuc and the cause of TION', and will contain all matters of Local and General importance or interest, together with full transcript of the Market Reports of Dubu que, Chicago and New York. We have arrangements which will enable us to give East ern news almost up to the lime of going to Having a practical knowledge of the art of Printing, and the Iest office in the interior of the State—even-thing in it being entirely new —we are prepared to execute every variety of BOOK & JOB PAMPHLETS* BILL-HEADS, INVITATIONS, CARDS, HANDBILLS. CIRCULARS, BALL NOTICES. Funeral Letters, Letter If eada, JTotesv Conktitutiouh, Ac., In a style not to be surpassed by any Offlee in Iowa, and at rates as reasonable. KJ.J ATJKSL £)F SUCH AS MORTGAGES, TOWNSHIP TLATS, QUIT-CLAIMS, JUSTICE S WARRANTY DEEDS, REPLEVINS, AC. PRINTED TO ORDER rtT THE BEST RTVT.-n Also Ilcceive Orders for §0olitoni)infl & lltiltun, Which will be done on short notice and war ranted to trive satisfaction.


ocr: fljuasqiuton (gnatbian. FCBUSTIED EVERT SATURDAY BT JIICH 5B JORDAN, Office in Third Story of Davis' Block. TERMS, TWO DOLLARS PER YJSM, Invariably in Advance A E S O A V E I S I V One Square, 12 tinea «r less, one Insertion, Rath aubgH|uent insertion, 50 Ont Square, Three Montbf, ...... Square Six Montlta* ....... .«,«• One Square, Oue Year,.* 11,(10 "One Column, One Year, «,00 Half a Column, One Year, »,X


ocr: IT U U E HOMEOPATHIC PHARMACY, irs. Guilbert & Hatch I. ^AKE PLEASITRE in jtnnouneing to the Profession and the Public that- they have opened a HOMEOPATHIC PHARMACY, on the corner of Main Tenth streets, Dubuque, Iowa, thus supplying a want long felt in this section of country. Being thoroughly familiar with the preparation of Homeopathic Medicines, the profession may be assured that every article, crude or attenuated, which may be sent from our Pharmacy will be found RELIABLE. We are prepared to furnish CASES, BOOKS, REMEDIE8, GLOBULES, SUGAR OF MILK, VIALS, DISTILLED WATER, CRUDE TINCTURES, Arnica and Calendula in Tinctures or Plaster, Arnicatcd Collodion, Homeopathic Broma, Chocolate, Cocoa, etc. etc. Also an article of CATAWBA WINE and BRANDY, rosiTiVEty THE PURE JUICE OF THE GRAPE. Our facilities are such as will enable us to ob tain any article in our line—which from it« in frequeney of demand we mny not have—in 36 hours after the receipt of the order. We shall sell at Eastern prices, simply adding cyst of transportation. TERMS CASH, oa Cirr ACCXPTAXCI O» «BORT dec!31y DATE.


ocr: O S E U S OF THE Dubuque Daily, Tri-Weekly ft Weekly Times. The publication of the DUBUQUE DAILY TIMES—an Evening Paper—will be com menced on or before tlie first day of June next. It will be printed on a large, eiglit column sheet, of the best quality of paper, and with new type. In Politics it will be Independent Rejiublican,aud will contain all the latest political, Commercial, Local and other News. The TRI WEEKLY TIMES will be issued on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday evenings, and will contain all the News ana Editorial mutter of the Daily. The WEEKLY TIMES will be issued cveiy Wednesday morning, and will be a high-toned FAMILY NEWSPAPER. In addition to tlie latest General Intelligence and Editorial matter of tho Daily, it will em bra Re a condensed summary of the events of interest, and the Agricultural pro gress of every county in tlie State that can be heard from, arranged under the heads of the re spective Counties. It will also contain a large amount of Miscellaneous reading, adapted to the Family Circle, and the waate of the Fanning community. E S 1 AILY, $7 per annum, in adviitt*. TRI WEEKLY, 4 '*/. WEEKLY, Or $3 after six months.


ocr: C1B1XET FIRMTl'RE AXD C1LUBS FOR SAXSEL Cheaper than ever before otl'ered West of the .Mississippi ltivcr. FURNITURE of all kinds, WELL MADE IIIKI handsomely finished, can be found at our Ware Rooms, A I N S E E QttASQUETON, IOWA. And bought at a small advance from cost for cash, or short, approved credit. Among our assortment may be fouud Secretaries & Book Cases, MAHOGANY A BLACK WALNUT Stilus. Centre I^ies, SiOe DINING fe CARD TABLES, Light Stands, Wash Stands, Bible Stands, Towel Racks (a cheap and useful article), Fold ing Lounges, Single Lounges, with or without cushions. Matirasses, made of the best materials and in the best possible manner, by the sub scribers, and will be furnished to the trade up on reasonable terms. Cottage, Common and Children's Bedsteads, and a large assortment of Chairs, of all kinds. Persons wishing to purchase arc invited to call and examine. E. L* LITTLE & CO. The Undertaking Business, in all its branches, Attended to.


ocr: REAL ESTATE AGENCY. & V. THOMPSON & CO., Dwltn Ileal Qiqgqvetsii, Si|cf)i|it!ii| Co, Koto). FOR SALE, 300 Lots IN the Town of QUASQUETON, at VERY LOW PRICES. The Greatest Inducmenit HELD QUI .TO THOSE WISHOMI TO MAKE Immediate Improvements* S. V. THOMPSON A CO. ALSO v.. V 10,000 Acres of Land, INCLUDING 3RVERAL iBTVmRp'VBP FABMS. apll-17-tf s|. V. THOMPSON A CO.


ocr: 1. a WOODWARD, AND VOTARY PUBLIC, INDEPENDENCE. Buchanan County, bvt. D*Partieular attention given and Titles Attorncd anft Cotmstlor at £ud, to Collections, remittances promptly made. Money vested, in examined, "Taxes paid, Ac., Ac.


ocr: To TU Rumra AXD IDXJBXJGiXJE DAILY, TRI-WEEKL1AAD WEEKLY REPUBLICAN. The undersigned has purchased the Subscrip tion List and Good Will of the Dubuque Daily and Weekly Republican, heretofore owned and edited by C. C. FLINT, Esq., and has made ar rangements for an imniodiate resumption of both issues. A Tri-Wetkly issuewillbe added, designed particularly for* circulation amongst businessmen in the country. Aa enlire new outfit of type and other mate rial has been procured, ana all necessary steps taken for prosecuting the business in a thorough and efficient manner. The Daily Republican Will be continued of its former size, (twenty eight column*) and will be issued at 10 cents a week, payable to the Cam era. The Tri-Weekly Will be of the same size as the Daily* a*4 will he issued at Three Dollars per annntn to jnail subscribers. The Weekly Will be enlarged to thirty-two columns, and be furnished to mail subscribers at One Dollar per annum, Caah in advance. Office of Publication 58 Main Street, 3d fioo over Redmond, Lovell «fc Co. jel3*3t BROKEN BANK BILLS PUBLIC. A. P. WOOD.


ocr: I'AllI:JSTY & CRAY, FORWAKDING, COMMISSION And Liquor Dealers, street next door to the corner of Third Si. y 9 3 U U U E I O W A i y


ocr: Quasqueton Boot & Shoe Store* sii BOOTSMD SHOES ILITCL MA&K 4 KTRAWEU TO OFTIR BY Geo. J*. .Martin.


ocr: $uasquctoit 6iuuiiaii. PUBLISH GO EVERT SATURDAY BY E I & O A N Office in Third Story of Lavis' Block TERMS, TWO DOLLARS PER YEAR, Invariably in Advance* A E S O A V E I S I I One Square, 13 lines or leg a, OH faMrtioa, #1,00 •aeh iuhscquent Insertion, 50 One 9quar», Three M_ratiu, 4,00 On« Square Six Mont}*, .•»•«• ®,00 Ooe Square, One Yeaiv» 10,00 One Column, One Yerf, 80,00 Half a Column, One Year, 9,00 Quarter Column, One Year, 9 0 ,00 Business Cards, One Year, 5,0(1


ocr: O O K S O O S NKW AKKIVA,S AT TNK I V K W O O K S O E Near the llii-l^-'. Main Street, UTIDEPElSriDElsrCE. SCHOOL BOOKS of all kinds. BLANK 44 RKi.KMors 44 MlSi'EI.I.ANEOrS" WALL A Cl'KTAlN PAPEIt. CHUlfClI Ml'STC, SHEET MUSIC. MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS ASn AM. KIXT» OK STATIONERY, Which 1 will sell CHEAT FOR CASH. juiieG»7-tf S. S. AT.I.RN.


ocr: AND HEAL ESTATE AGENT, Main St., Quasqueton Iowa. SEVERALTimberof H. C. ki:i.l,IM., JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, Attorney k. Counselor ut Law, piece* i'niire with running wa ter and adjoining, f«r sale cheap for cash or on time. •. mr ensn or on i inie. Ruihliug Lots for sale in the village of t^iMS'pi'-tou. tT Money to loaa at market rates. [jy4'57-t


ocr: USTKAY NOTICE. AKE?? up by Will. Rownn, of Liberty town ship, Huchnnan county, Iowa, one dark blMWii horse supposed to tie iwvcli ye«irs old, has a white s|Kit on the inside of each hind f«jt, has the appearance of poll eril on the top of his head. Appraised licfore N.C. Gageby ESII., ou July !lih, at i'it'ly DulLus. (34-4t) EDWARD BREWER, lnde|etidci»cc, ill}- 30,llr57. Co. Clerk.


ocr: 13li UU (J I S I b) AND DKALwa* IX Paints, Oil^. Groceries suiiionvvy. MAIN ST. INDEI'ENDENCE,


ocr: BRICK FOii SALE! rl"MlE SuliscrilierK having mw got their ynr«l 1 into activeojx r.ition, arc prcpan-d to orders for Pressed and Common Brick TO ANY EXTENT. ALSO DRAFTING, iiUILDING, And (lemral Carjcenter work dune to order. QaaaqiMftofl, A. H. & T. HYDE. June 1st. ['Jl tim Drilling! qpIIE Subsei il-er linrinir )'urrlias-d an cxcell JL cut DRILL1NO MACHINE, is now pre I'uircd to contract for the construction of wells, U|MU) tile mot-! reMAOtMble U'l'UiS. J. MALCOLM, August 1, 1857-tf Quasj[iR-tou,


ocr: I 1857. camine a Read Examine and Profit Thereby. /•, To the Ladies if Quasqutfon and Vicinity: WE ARE REctnVtHr(tjftrft,frV irtnSt ISTEAV GOOT3S, AUD NOW HAVI IN STORpj A Choico aeaortneiH of DRESS GOODS, O N N E S BONNET TRIMMINGS. O 0 VES, HOSIERY, WHITE G00D8, Ami in fad mri^kmg irmrmUe U tkt ummft tf tkt Ludirt. BLACK SILKS. IF YOU WISH A BLACK SILK, DO MOT OMIT CALLING ON US —IF YOU WISH A BLACK SILK APRON DON'T FORGET WHERE YOU CAN FIND THE ARTICLE. W E U A A N E SATISFACTION, ISEAV DELAIXEft. STYLES MUCH SOUGHT FOR, NOW CAN BE FOUND 1 AT OUR STOKE, (8aa« a tee all wool, Small Figure, For C'hildrea*) PRINTS! Tho* Prints hare Arrived —All Kindt, i Just Look at Them! S O E S S O E S FOB LADIES AKD CI1ILDBXN, You will find a Choice Assortment by ealHag Boon. WE WOULD SAY TO THOSE WHO HAVE LITTLE ONES, We bfve Mm r«rjf Pretty Style*. i NEW BONNETS!


ocr: 100 GG 119 lift JiM i.r,(» •C82 l(K) 100 70 125 81 60 56 50 10 50 40 7 STATEA Mt'clianieci, Continental^ Occnn, Plifnix, I'll a'nix, Stato-, Mercantile, City, Connecticut River, Citizens' Wat*-rlitny, 4 8l«ffonl, PHtENIX INSURANCE COMPANY OX TIIU 1IST 1 AV 01" DKfKMIiKli, 1. The name of the Company in "The Plio nix Insurance Company," aad is located at Hnrtfinvl, Ct. 3. Th aniortnt of its Capital Stock is 4200,000 3. Tin amount of it-s C.ipitnl Slock pnid up, 4. The nast'ta of tl»e Coiiipnnj' are as follow*, via r.\n VAU'K. .10 Shares TTiiitfd Statvo Trust Company's St4»ck, New York, $5,0tM Ain. Kx. Bank St«ck, 17 Sliari's Citv Bank Stock, Hartfin-d, 14 44 llui'iiix, 44 Charter (Mfc, 28 44 Connecticut Rivcf, 44 Hartford, 35 44 Exclmn^e, 107 44 Mercnntilc, 78 44 Hartford County, 14 44 Wat^rlmry, 90 44 Citizens, 20 44 Home, 5 New England, 80 44 Hartford CoV 44 (inpron«Mvl cr. Bftnk of Commerce Stork, 44 44 pitnl, 25 ppret pni«l in), 11,650$ Merchants Excluuigo U:ink Stock, Is York, Mt'ti'opolitnn, 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 14 Hartford, 44 Hiirtfoi'd County, 44 44 Wnterlmry, 01. 44 44 44 Stafford, Ct. Abo Stocks held by the Company as coHatcml security ferloans, amounting to as follows, via: Bills I'eCelvaldc on other approved Collateral and PiWOBfll Security, Amount Loaned on Blort.^i^cs of Real Estat*', Amoiiut du* froui Agents, Cash in haud and iu Diink, 5. No liabilities to Ranks, or other creditore, die or Botdue. 6. No looses adjusted and due. 7. Amount of Losses either unadjusted, or ...... 8. Adjusted and not due, 9. Losses in sus|tense, waiting further proofs, 10. All other claims against the Company, 11. The rule of the Comjwnv, is not to exceed $5,000 in any one ri*k. 12. The amount insured iu any one city, town or village, is indefinite, depending npo# its mac, and how luilt. 13. The amount insured in any one block of buildings, depends upon iU const met ion and sixe, subject to the above rule. 14. No part of the Capital or earnings arw deposited with any State, as security for therein the Com tuny lias not. com plied with the laws of any State i-.-.jvii -i nu' such de[«osite* of its assets. 15. Printed Copy of Charter of the Company, as tiled iu \]ti1. 1~.»1. C. E. LATIIHOP, AGENT, INDEPENDENCE, IOWA- {•200,000 MARKKT Vali K. $:,350 13,380 LO.OOW 11,900# 2/Wi£ 10,000 15,000 7,050 10,KK1 5,000 1,100 I2/00 8,100 6 mmi 6,600 a,500 1,IHK) 5,000 1,900 400 (inon-rtscd oajiitfll, 20 IXT et. paid in) 44 44 PAll VAU E. 1,700 1,400 ,4«X»0 1,400 MARKKT VALUE. 2,074 1,512 4^00 1,820 924 1,662.50 19,84:) 8,346 770 2,040 2,060 510 8,000 Joo 1,#50 1»,?00 Waterbuiy, Ct 700 2,000 -2,000 Meriden, Ct. East lluddiun, Ct. 500 Ilmtlord, Ct. 8.000 $42,650 $47,35e.50 68,200.00 13,100.00 24,127 ,!f. 27,riH:i,U2 TMul Anets, f.'J00,lt!».04 $l0,9?5.fn 11,000.00 5,010/12 H. KELLOCiO, Secretary. STAT* ov CONNKCTICTT, HARTFORD, January, 1057. Hartford Connty.) Personaily ftp|N-areil, H. KELLOOO, Secwtary of the Dio nix Insurance Coin]mny, and made oath, that the forepiu statement by him suhserilMsl, isa full, true and corrvct stiiteinent of the couditiou of tut id Coiiij«iuy tluit ilie said Company is the Iwuia fide owner of at least one hundred thousand dollars of actual cash invest*^! in stocks, a* alnne set fortli. Ilefore mo, GEO. 8. OILMAN, Justice of the Peace. o Persons desiring to Effect Insurance iu the above Cmapaay, mmj be accom modated on Application to 15/110,50 IO,M:O 16.500 7,9( 6.50 11,100 4,850 1,568 14,500 10,530 7^00 6,832 3,350 1,070 5,100 1,"20 412 -$136,139 30,700


ocr: MILLINERY. i I E bD respectfully inform the ladies of Ouastjueton aud vicinity that she ig now prepare!! tor Straw Dressing, Trimming and making iionncta u order. She lias aWo an assortment of Ribbons and Flower*, To suit almost every taste. LAdka, |dease give her a call. MRS. Z. BUTL1 Cur. 9|mleo A Uik


ocr: DOORS AND SASH. A LAliGE supply of I jmnel I\hts. Aud V SASH of all sues at the Hardware .-totvuf E. A. ALKXANHKU.


ocr: STATE ELECTION OCTOBER 13,1857, REPUBLICAN TICKET. KOR OOVIEXOK, RALPH 1\ LOME, Of Loo Connty. FO« LIKl'THA VT GOTTTTffft, OR AN FAVILLE, Ol' Mitel tell Couuty. •,j State RcprosoTrfatirp, &.B. WIX)I»M ARD, Of Iiukjiondc-nee,


ocr: O S E U S OF THE Dubuque Daily, Tri-Weekly & Weekly Times. The nublical iiii of the lH'lU'QlTE DAILY TIMES—an Evoning Paper—will l»o com menced on or Intforc the first tiny of .Tunc next. It will 1* printed on a large, eight, column sheet, of the K-st .'juality of junior, and with new typiw In Politics it will lie Jin/cpcndi ut Republican,anil will contain nil the latest political, Commercial, Local nml other News. The TRIWEEKLY TIMES will be issue* on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday evenings, ami will contain nil the News and Editorial matter ef the Daily. The WEEKLY TIMES will be issued every Wtrdnesdny morning, and will le aliigh-toncu FAMILY IfkwarAI'KK. In addition to the latent General Intelligence and Editorial matter of the Daily, it will cmbraKc a condensed summary of the events of interest, and the Agricultural pro gress of every county in the State that, can be heard from, urranged under the heads of the re spective Counties. It will also contain a largs amount of Miscellaneous reading, adapted to the Family Circle, and especially to the wants of the Farming community. E .11 8 DAILY, $7 per annum, in advance. TR1-WEEKLY, 4 WEEKLY, 2


ocr: NORTII-WEMKIIN BRANt II, AErEffBERG COMPANY. P. C. HALE, Agent, Milwaukee, Wis. GREEN MOUNTAIN OINTMENT. SAR- SAI'ARILLA, EYE LOTION. FEVER AND AGUE 1'ILLS. HEALTH HIT TERS, VEGETABLE PILLS. Children's Panacea, Pile Ointment. Cough Can d^\ Consumptive's Balm, Manual of Health, Lterine CatkyLiccm. For tale at tlic Qnasqueton Drug Store. fn76m R. L. THOMPSON.


ocr: QUASC^UETON i I S A AGENCY. S.V. THOMPSON & CO., Denleta tt Qt|.1s(jncfoii, SiiehiiiHii Co., Jotoq. FOR SALE, 300 Lot* IN the Town of QUASQUETON, at VERT LOW PRICES. The Greatest Inducements HELD OUT TO THOSE WISHING TO MAKE Immediate S. V. THOMPSON k CO.


ocr: SlrGAR, SUGAR, RIO COFFEE, COFFEE, GREEN TEA. BLACK TEA. DRIED APPLES. RESERVE CHEESE. TALLOW CANDLES. CANDLES. FLUID. CHEMICAL SOAP KELLY'S CHEMICAL SOAP, SOAP. SHAVING AND TOILET SOAP. "SOLACE" TOBACCO. NECTARINE TOBACCO. SORTS OF SPICES. CITRON". RAISINS. SHELL ALMONDS. DROPS AND FINE CANDIES. AT THE U S O E R. Ti. Thompson.


ocr: 857. Read, Examine and Profit Thereby. To the Ladies of Quasquvion and Vicinity: WE ARE RECEIVING EVERY WEEK ]STEW GOODS, AND NOW HAVE IN STORE A Choice assortment of DRESS GOODS, O N E S BONNET TRIMMINGS, O O V E S O S I E Y WHITE GOODS, Artihtflfct everything desirable to the want* of the Ladiet. BLACK SILKS. IF YOU WISH A BLACK SILK, DO NOT OMIT CALLING ON US —IF YOU WISH A BLACK SILK-APRON DON'T FORGET WHERE YOU CAN FIND THE ARTICLE. W E U A A N E E SATISFACTION. N E W E A I N E S STYLES MUCH SOUGHT FOR, NOW CAN BE FOUND AT OUR STORE, (Soate Rfee all wool, Small Figure, For Children.) —. PRINTS! Thote Prints have Arrived—-All Kinds. Just Look at TTirni! SHOES, SHOES, FOR LADIES AKD CHILDREN, Yoa will find a Choice Assortment by calling soon. WE WOULD SAY TO THOSE WHO HAVE LITTLE OMASA*,


ocr: ALSO 10,000 Aeres of fjand, INCLUDING SEVERAL FARMS. apll-17-tf 8. V. THOMPSON & CO.


ocr: 1\E\Y GOODS! SEW GOODS!! AT Till. DRIi'K STORE. D. 8. N E W COMPRISING GROCERIES, DRY GOODS, BONNETS AND MILLINERY GOODS, CLOTHS AND CASSIMERES, GENTLEMEN'S FURNISHING GOODS, HOSIERY, HATS AND CAPS, BOOTS AND SHOES, CROCKERY 4 GLASSWARE. READY MADE CLOTHING, HARDWARE, WOODEN WARE, NOTIONS, LOOKING GLASSES, WHITE GOODS, AC. CONSISTING IK FAR? OF PRINTS, GINGHAMS, DELAHlSi DAVIS Has jn:»t received a -FTTT.T, FRESH ASSORTMENT OP O O S AC. AC. DOTT'D SWISS, PLAIN LAWNS, FOPLINS, SILKS. DRESS TRIMMINGS, COTTONADES, SKIRT CORDS, and WHALEBONES. EMBROIDERIES & SHAWLS. PANAMA, LEGHORN, STRAW, PALM LEAF. CASSIMERE, CURACOA, AND WOOL LAWNS, CHALLIES, BEREOES, DOMESTICS. BONNETS! BONNETS! AND TRIMMINGS OF LATEST STYLES. S I v I S S BOOTS -AJSTID SHOES.


ocr: DO YOU WANT ANY WALL PAPER? DO YOU WANT ANY CAP PAPER DO YOU WANT ANY LETTER PAPER DO YOU WANT ANY NOTE PAPER 1 DO YOU WANT ANY DRAWING PAPER? DO YOU WANT ANY BILL PAPER Tlicpe IN plots 1Y at the Drug Store. DO YOU WANT IT BY THE ROLL, OR Br THE REAM, OR BY THE QUIRE, OR A "FEW SHEETS, JISTT' YOU CAN GET IT AT THE U S O E fnl44f QUASQUETON.


ocr: OF PERSONALPROPERTY. BY Order of the County Court, the exeentMa of the estate of HENRY G. HASTINGS, deceased, will sell at Public Auction, on Satur day, August 15th, 1857, at the Poet Office ia Quasqueton, all the personal effects of the de ceased, not exempt from execution, constating of 1 Horse, Dry Goods, Boots and Shoes, M«^L einea, 4bt. Sale to commence at 2 o'clock Pm EMILY M. HASTINGS, D. C. HASTINGS, Aug. 1—2w Execute*.


ocr: Drillioff! Drilling!! THE Subscriber having purchased an excell ent DRILLING MACHINE, is now pi«. pared to contract for the construction of wells, upon the most reasonable terms. J. MALCOLM! August I, 1857.—tf Quasqueton, low*.


ocr: S E W O O S V O O S AX THE BRICK STORE. 7 y i O X). S. DA^VIS Has just r*-eeiv*d a I'UI^ AISTX3 FBTtfMHC *c. O v N E W O O S GROCERIES, DRT^GOODS, BONJvETS AND MILLINERY GOODS, CLOT^LS AND CASS1 MERES, v J' 1: GENTLEMEN'S FURNISHING GOODS, HOSIERY, HATS AND CAPS, BOOTS AND SHOE&/ CROCKERY A GLASSWARE. READY MADE CLOTHING, HARDWARE, WOODEN WARE, NOTIONS. JLOOKttfa GLASSES, WHITS GOODS, i *a AC. ooxsimso in Pitt ot PSINTSv GINGHAMS, DELANES, CH ALLIES, BEREGES, DOTT'D SWISB, ISli PLAIN LAWNS, PQPL1NS, SILKS. DRESS TRIMMINGS, C0TT0NADE8, DOMESTICS BOTfMnSY fiSotoE^f ,vj AVD TRIMMINGS OF LATEST STYLES. Ut Ti S K I S i SIORT CORDS, aad WHALEBONES. EMBROIDERIES & SHAWLS. .PANAMA, LEGHORN, STRAW, LEAF, CASSIMERK^ CURACOA, AND .\:f fi WOOL iv/ !{tjl A S BOOTS -AJTSTD SHOES.


ocr: QUASQUETON. Li l±f±lM 1 ALEXANDER, MA TjY STliEET, SitJuA.SGiTJET03Sr3 XX^OULD eall till) attention of the citi»cirs of Buchanan and.the adjoining eounties hit II. w extensile, and w ell'sel. et.-d stock of lIAltDWARE, i: E 1 Tin, Copper & Sheet Iron Ware, COOK & PARLOR STOVES, Agricultural Implement*, CARPENTERS'A JOINERS' GUNS, AXES, 8A\V\s, CHAINS, WINDOW GLASS, Meat Catters, skates, Tubs, Pails aud Sugar Boxe.«, Japanned and Kitehdi Hardware, which l»e is ready to sell upon an reasbnahle terms as can be purchased west, of the Missis^ sippi. His stoek lias been selected from the most extensive establishments in New York Philadelphia, 1 ittsburgh and Chicago, ami com prises the best, and most approved brands of manutaeture. It- has also been selected for this market, and he is pivpuredio suppjv aoy article in his line that may be needed. He manufactures"and has for sale, and Mail, all kinds of I I I S E E I O V W A E And makes to order evorv article in that line, in the most stijM'rior manner. iPOUTING CONSTANTLY ON HAND. COOKING PARLOR S I'OVES.-—The following .• named Cook Stoves are the best ever offered for saler— KINO. WESTERN STaK:'! 1! PRESIDENT, n MAY QUEEN, FOREST 0HX,V CHARTER OAK. PREMIUAI, EXCELSIOR, TOOLS, Building Hardware, HARVEST HOKE, NEW EAUt*. CLIPPER, o n FRANKLIN, And other superior styles of Cook, Parlor and Office Stoves, for sale ny fi. A. ALEXANDER. STOVES of tho. inosb approved jwtUrns for sale by A- BOX AGRICULTURAL ALEXANDER. SHOVES—^-A variety of the best styles for sale by A. ALEXANDER. IMPLEMENTS of all kinds. consUtinir in jart «f Corn Shellers Shovels, ^..m. 111 pari, 01 Lorn Cutting Boxes, Plows, Hoes, Sjwtdes, Mattocks, l'icks, l-'orkd, »tc., ic., die., 0 *uake, are offeivd for sale by E. A. ALEXANDER. BUILDING HARDW A RE, embracing every variety of su|'rior L.Kks, Latches. Win dow Spring*, Pulleys, Cnplsvird Catches, Butts


ocr: G. w. nriiTox. T. F. HAY. FINLEY, BTJET0N & CO., A I E i S ASDDEAI.EKS l.V FOREIGN & qOMKNTlt EXCHANGE, cqis, CpitUKNT k UXCl'HRBKT xots^, ,,. Dubnque, Iowa. Exchange on all the prieeipal citicB in the Uni ted Stntos and Europe bought and sold. ColWtious made and promptly remitted at current rates. Cflnterest paid on depoeits.^j


ocr: ESTRAY. STRAYED from the Subscriber, a BAY STUD COLT, two years old. Whoever will inform me by mail or otherwise where said colt shall be well rewarded. C.C. CADWELJ*, 1 Independence, Nov. 98,1857. [48-fiif may befoua4«


ocr: HORSE THIEVES ATTENTION I The Rogular Meeting of the QUASQUETON MUTUAL PROTECTION SOCIETY will be held at School House Hall, on Saturday Evening, Dec. 19 A large attendance is requested. ~E. A. ALEXANDER, SEST


ocr: NOTICE Io„A w a* 1 been Appointed by the County Court of chanan County, Iowa, Administrators of estate of P. A. Urooks, deceased, late of Bu the said county. All persons having claims against said estate can present the same, duly authenticated to Di S. Lee. LOV 1NA BROOKS, Administratrix D. S. LEE, Administrator. Independence, Nov. 18, 1£57. (47*^41


ocr: ESTRAY NOTICE. 1TAKENTownship,J.two UI' BY M. BRYAN, of The other a dark Chestnut, about six yean old, fourteen and a half hands high, a little stiff in fore-legs, shod all round. Appraised befoit B. W. Ogden, Esq., at $73. & BREWER. Sum ner Mares. The one a bay, about nine years old, fourteen and a half hands high, and a little knee-sprung. Appraiaiid before B. \V. Ogden, Esq., at. $62.


ocr: D. SB^VFCTS AND MILLINERY SAM AFII CAPS, BOOTHI ^#ll' KEW GOODS! NEW GOODS!! AT THE BRICK STORE. 4M 8. DAVIiJ. Has Ujt received a ItnX AND FRB3H ASaORTHXHT 09 N E W O O S OOMPRISINO GROCERIES, DRY GOODS, GO0JFI# CLOTHS AND CASSIMERES, I GENTLEMEN'S FURNISHING GOODS HOSIERY ,1 CROCKERY 4 GLASSWARE. READY MADE CLOTHING, HARDWARE, WOODEN WARE, NOTIONS, LOOKING GLASSES, WHITE GP$C AC. AG. covnanxa it or fRINTS, GINGHAMS, DELANfil, LAWNS, CHALLIES, BEREGB^ DOTT'D SWISS, PLAIN LAWNS, POPLINS, SILKS. DRESS TRIMMINGS, COTTONADE8, DOMESTftCS*. AKD TRIMMINGS OF LATEST STYLES. K I E S SKIRT CORDS, and WHALEBONES. EMBROIDERIES A SHAWLS. PANAMA, UGHORN, STRAW, PALM LEAF, CA&SIMEBE, CURACOA, AND WOOL A BOOTS -AJST3D 6U«OE|K. O S I E Y Ready Made Clothing, FOB MEN AND BOYS.


ocr: QUASQUETON AGENCY. S.V. THOMPSON & CO., Dealers ii Qwscjiieiofl, Suefaim 60., Jotog. FOR S-A.LE2, 300 Loto rN the Town of QUASQUETON, at VERY LOW PRICES. The Greeted Inducements HELD OUT TO THOSE MAKE Immediate Improvements. S. V. THOMPSON A CO. ALSO WISHING TO


ocr: GROCERIES. LOAF SUGAR, CLARIFIED SUOAE," RIO COFFEE, JAVA COFFEE, FINE GREEN TEA. SUPERIOR BLACK TEA. OHOICE DRIED APPLES. WESTERN RESERVE CHEESE. PRESSED TALLOW CANDLES. STAR CANDLES. BURNING FLUID. STOW'S CHEMICAL SOAP WARNOCK dt KELLY'S CHEMICAL SOAP, CASTILE SOAP. FINE SHAVING AND TOILET SOAP. ANDERSON'S SOLACE" TOBAGO FINE NECTARINE TOBACCO. CIGARS. ALL SORTS OF SPICE8. TAPIOCA. PRESERVED CITRON. FRESH RAISINS. SOFT SHELL ALMONDS. GUM DROPS AND FINE CANDIES. AT THE DBire STORE. R. L. Thompson*


ocr: B. L. THOMPSON, Quasqaaflaa, Bachaaaa Coaatfr, lawa. DEALER IN ilrn^s anJr Ulrtidnrs, BOOKS AND STATIONERY, FIRST-CLASS GROCERIES AND FANCY GOODS. VIZ: Fine Cattery, Gold Pens, Gold Pencils, Port Monnais, Pocket Compasses, Ztrpe Spy- Glasses, Spectacles, etc., He., All of the first quality, and as cheap as can be found west of the Mississippi. deel3ly R. L. THOMPSON.


ocr: CABIXET FI RMTIRE AM) CHAIRS FOB aA.T.-R Cheaper thaa ever before offered West mt the Mississippi River. FURNITURE of ail kinds, WELL MADE and handsomely finished, can be found at our Ware Rooms, A I N S E E QTTASQTTETOCT, IOWA, And bought at a small advance from cost for cash, or short approved credit. Among our assortment may be found Secretaries & Book Cages, MAHOGANY A BLACK WALNUT Centre T^les, SiOj DINING & CARD TABLES, Light Stands, Wash Stand?, Bible Stands, Towel Rucks (a cheap and useful article), Fold ing Lounges, Single lounge*, with or widiout I cushions. Mattrasses, made of tiie best materials and in the best possible manner, by the sub- i seribcrs, and will be fumidiod to the trade op- i on reasonable terms. Cottage, Common sud I Children's Bedsteads, and a large assortment of Chairs, of all kinds. I Persons wishing to purchase M?S iayiteJ to i call and »*xr.mine. E. Im I.lTTf.E St CO. Undertaking Business, in ull its branclne, 1


ocr: XL A ALEXANDER, MAIN XIHEET, GITJASGiXJETOlSr, IOWA V*70ULD call the attention of the citizens of i Buchanan and the adjoining counties to new, cxtenshe, and well-selected stock of HARDWARE. U E Y Ooppcft & Sheet Iron Ware, COOK k PARLOR STOVES, Implements, CUil'ENTERS' 4 JOINERS' TOOLS, Building Hardware, GUNS, AXES, SAWS, ROPE, NAIL8, CHAINS, WINDOW GLASS, Cutters, Skates, Tubs, Fails Flour aud Sugar lloxes and Kitchen Hardware, he is ready to sell ujxn as reasonable as can he purchased west of the Missis His sfrtcfc has been selected from the extensive establishment# in New York, Pittsburgh and Chicago, and com the best and most approved brands of It has also been selected for this and lie is prepared to supply anvarticle in his liue that may l»e needed. He manufactures and has for sale, wholesale retail, all kind- of COPPER i SHEET IR0.\ WARE, makes to order every article in th«t lint, in most sujierior manner. CONSTANTLY ON HAND. /BOOKING STOYES.—The following V.V named Cook Stoves an th« bast ever for sale:— WESTERN STAR,


ocr: QUASQUETON. A STARTLINtt Owing to the near approach of the Oreat Comet of 1264 and 1656, WITH A TAIL OF NINETY DEGREES IN LENGTH, Which is daily expected by distinguished Astronomers in this country and in Eu rope, we have cause to apprehend a win ter of uncommon length und severity. But, cheer up, ye disconsolate ones MOOD IS PLENTY AND CHEAP, AM) SO AUK ALL KIN 14 OF Y O O S AMD O E I E S AT J. M. BENTHALL'S ONE PRICE STORE, (tuasqucton, Iowa. We have shawls for fair ladies And warm furs also, Which will keep off the cold Wherever you go We have nice wook'n blankets. And of tl:u'!- Is a store, Willi gloves, mitts and tippets— What would you have more? Wahave gay woolen dress—. Plaid linseys and plain, Witii prints of fast colors And kw priced de laines, Aad a host of domestics, Which can't be sold lower, Than they are now offered At the Cheap, One-Price Ston. But, to cut short the story. Without any jest, We've all kinds of notio^^ Just fit for the West Aad a prime lot of Groceries, Too numerous to mentioa. To which all are invited To give their attention. Farmers, Atte^tfftn! HAVEpresent you Stock to feedV If *ot why, at the high prices do you feed corn in the ear, when by using the LITTLE GIANT


ocr: NOTICE S hereby given, that the siibserilM'rs have Iwen appointed by the County Court of Bu County, Iowa, Administrators of the of P. A. Brooks, deceased, lntv of said All persons having claims against said estate can present the same, duly autneii to D. S. Lee. I estate can present the same, duly authenticated, LOVJNA BROOKS, Administratrix. D. S. LEE, Administrator. Independence, Nov. 18,1(57. (47-4t


ocr: O' EXECUTOR'S NOTICE, the second dny of NovrniWr, 1W571, tin leroipied vu"* nijxiintc tRlW GODFREY, deem- tlits 1 Administra tor of the estate of OK ill! sed, bit*' of tho county of Itiiebanan, bv Stephen J. W. Tnbor, County .Judge of said county. All persons indebted *o tin- said nrv reouestod to settle itliout .leluy tint] those lioviug claims against the enme will file them as the law directs H. S. RIDKR. Independence, Nov. 19th, 1857.


ocr: NOTICE Sale of School Lands. OrriCK OK SCHOOL FUND COMMISBIONKRJ BUCHANAN COUNTY, NOV. 5,1857. IS HEREBY GIVEN, THAT I will offer for sale, to the highest bidder, ut the County Office in suid county, oil the 7th day of December, 1857, commencing at Ten 0'Cltek A. M., Lots No. 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7, Section 16. T. 87, N. R. 10, W., also Lota No, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8, T. 87, R. 9, W., also Lots No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8, T. 88, N. R. 10, W. Terms of sale: One-fourth in cash, and the remainder on ncivdit not exceeding 10 year*. WILLIAM LOGAN, School Fund Commissioner of I5uchnnnn Co?.


ocr: MEW ADVERTISEMENTS, KSTR1Y. STRAYED from 1 ho SnhserihcilJS BAY STUD COLT, two ycara old. Whoever will inform me by mnil or otherwise where said colt may bo fount!, shall be well rewarded. C. C. CADWELL. Independence, Nov. 22,1857. [48-3w


ocr: FANCY SHIRTS, COLLARS, FL A ItT's, i ,)OI RUCK GLOVES, TAKHMKRR CASHMERE do HATS, tC. Cloths and Trimmings, Clothing and GmilemaCs Furnish ing Goods, CONSISTING OF WHITE SHIRTS, COLLARS, •POCKET H'DK'FS, WOOL DRAWERS COTTON SOCKS, &-nl skin CLGY]£& SUSPENDERS. I CAPS. i drC. cfcO. SOCKS, AC. Jit THE OLD STAND, One Door South of Thompson's Drag Store, Quasqueton. October 8, l65?.-(tf)


ocr: •1 125 8! tt 6Q 99 49 50 9* 111 99 50 99 S4 99 4 99 17 Shan 14 94 40 14 38 99 7 35 State STATEMENT OK i .Nr 3. The amount of ite Capital Stock paid up, k 4. The assets of the Company are as follows, via: 100 66 nr ft n5 20(1 15(1 28* It 100 *4 10(1 tf 70 City PlntMiix, Charter Oak, Connecticut Ritflf, Hartford, Kxchimp-, Mercantile, Hartford (\xtoty, Wntorlmry, Citizens, Home, New England, Hartford Carpet Co's Stock, CI 107 78 44 14 it SO 90 44 5 80 of Connecticut, ITfr»V !(.• HIV PtMENIJC INSURANCE COMPANY ON THE 31 ST DAY OF DECEMBER, 1850. 1. The name of the Company is "The Phoenix Insurance Company,"Mdiakeetedat Hartford, Ct 2. The amount of its Capital Stock is HO Shares United States Trust Company'.* Stock, New York, Ani. Ex. Bank Stock, KMKlW (increased cApital, 25 ]er ct |aid in), 11 Bank of Commerce Stock, 11,900# (increased caiiitul, 20 ucr ct. paid in), 2,'180$ Merchant* Exchange Hunk Stock, New York, 10,000 Motro|Mlitiin, i:».0l« Mechanics, 7,0.r)(f Continental, 10,000 Ocean, 5,00® Phciiix, 1,40§ Plm-nix, Hartforil, 11,50# Statu, y,H§ Mercantile, C,00| City, 5,G0| Connecticut River, 2,50® Hartford County, 1,000 Citizens' Waterbuiy, Ct. 5,000 Water! mry, 1,20# Stafford, Stafford, Ct. 400 Abo Stoeks held by the Company as collateral security for Ukmh,amounting tu as follows, yii: Bank Stock, Hart&rd, Water!ury, Ct Mcriden, Ct. East lladdatn, Ct. 500 Hartford, Ct. *.000 Bills receivable »in otlu approved Collateral and Personal Secirity, Amount Loaned Mortpi cs of Real Estate, ...... Amount dm? from Airents, Cash in band and in Hank, 5. No liabilities lo Banlcs, or other creditors, dw or not due. 6. No loose* adjusted and due. 7. Amount of Losses cith«T unadjusted,or 8. Adjusted and not due, 9. Losses in susjvnsc, wailinj further proofs, ...... 10. All other chums against the Company, ....... 11. The rule of the Company, is not to exceed! $S,WW in any one risk. 12. The amount insured in any one city, towli or village, is indefinite, depending upon ita sire, and how luiilt. 13. The amount insured in any one ldock of buildings, depends ujion its construction and size, subject to the nlmve rule. 14. No jiart of the ('npitjil or earnings are deposited with any State, as security for losses therein the Company fias not coiuplicd with the laws of any State iv|iiirimr such depositee of its assets. 15. Printeil Copy of Charter of the Company, as tiled in April. 1^51. $*00,000 $300,000 imm ftMl TAlt'K. XJUUCBT vali i $5,350 ,f.r0$ i: 1,380 15,110,60 10,K(K| lfi.50f 7,Hi .|§ 11.101) 1,5M 14.500 10,530 7.-200 3,350 1,070 5,100 1,320 412 -$136,139 30,700 1AR VAX.P*. 1,700 1,400 4,000 1,400 700 1,750 10,700 7,800 700 2,000 2.000 ABKKT TiLCL 2,074 i.5i a 4.H0II 1 ,K20 921 l.Giiaj* 12,f4» 8,346 770 2,040 2,060 510 8,000 $42,650 $47,358.50 fF. 300.00 13.100.00 24.127,12 27,5*3.02 Total Assets, fj69,141».94 $10,982.00 11,000.00 5,016,32 II. KEIiliOCiiCi, Secretary. Hartford,January, Hurl ford County.) Personally appeared, II. ICKLT.OCG, Sforetarv of the llio'iiix Insurance Compnftr, nnd made oath, that'the foregoing statement by him suliserilwd. is a full, true and eorr-ct statement of the condition of said Company: that the said Company is the bona tide owner of at least one hmdttni llMMMMMi «WiaMaaloal eash invesU-d in sUieks, as above set forth. Before me, 1857. GEO. S. G1LMAN, Justice of the Peace.


ocr: PARSONS & MELLISH, U I S S A N I I I K A S 1 PainlN, Oil*, »roccricM and Stationery. MAIN ST. INDEPENDENCE, juni-RTiT-ly Iowa.


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ocr: QUASQUETON. NEAV UTI'LE 3flE|3 Read, Examine and Profit Thereby. To the Ladies if Quttxqudun tmrf Vidnity: WE ARE RECKIY1NO EVERY WKtK GOODS, AND NOW HAVX IN STORE A Choice assortment of DRESS GOODS, O N N E S BONNET TRIMMINGS, GLO VES, HOSIERY, WHITE GOODS, And in fact etery&ing ierirMe to tht wmmls tf At Ladit». BLACK SILKS. IF YOU WISH A BLACK SILK, DO NOT OMIT CALLING ON US —IF YOU WISH A BLACK SILK APKON DONT FORGET WHERE YOU CAN FIND THE ARTICLE. W E U A A N E E SATISFACTION. K W E I A I E STYLES MUCH SOUGHT FOR, NOW CAN BE FOUND AT OUR 8TORE, (Soate aiee all wool, Small Figin, For Children.) PRINTS! Thot4 Print* hare Arrived—Ait Kindt. Jest Look at Tkeal S O E S S O E S WOti LAMM AVO CHILDREV, Yea *5B iad a Choiee Aaaortacal by calKag soon. WE WOULD SAY TO THOSE WHO HAVE OITBB, W• hare some Very Pretty Style*. NEW BONNETS! NEW TRIMMINGS, Call and See thcia. You will find nil the above G00DH at the Store of BENTHALL & JEENEGAN, (La/r J. M. Btutiail,) QUASQUETON, ... IOWA. O E I E S To fJtote tcho have Families, ami Others: WE WOULD CALL YOUR ATTEN TION TO OUR ASSORTMENT OF Cirot'rrifH. \VA«t it muted that tr« have net got!— We cannot think.


ocr: S. IIELLMAN, PKALKK IN* DRY GOODS, €L0THI\0, BOOTS, SHOES, HATS, CAPS, GROCERIES, 4C. Cor. M»in A- Walnut sts East d" Montour House, INDEPENDENCE, IOWA. juue6'57-ly


ocr: Is pre[Kired toatU-ud with promptness to all business pertaining to his Profession. Espeeinl attention given to Collecting, Conveyancing, Paying taxes, Examining titles, «fcc. os Kain St. opposite the Montour Houm. juMe6-'2:»-ly W. G. D0NNAN, tlitoiriKii t'oiioselor i|t Land St General Agent & Notary Public, INDEPENDENCE, IOWA.


ocr: 119 119 200 150 282 100 100 70 125 81 69 56 50 10 60 94 4 STAT* O* IT Shares City IU 40 38 7 35 107 78 14 20 20 Phaemifc Charter Onk, Connecticut River, Hnrtford, Exchange, Mercantile, STATEM I :XT or THE COKCITIOM PHOENIX INSURANCE COMPANY ON THE 31ST DAY OF DECEMBER, 1866. 1. tompaTiy is "The Fhcctiix Insurance CwnpaBj," and is locatfed atHartford, Ct 2. The amount of its Capital Stock is 3. The amount of its Capital Stock pnid up, is $ 4. The assets of the Company are as follows, vil: **. t. Hartford Co«atjT« WnUrbury, Citizens, Home, New England, Hartford Carpet Co'a Stock. receivable en other apftoved Collateral and''Personal Security, Amonnt Lonned on Mortgages oi Amount due from Agents, Cash in hand and in mnk, Adjusted and not due, Real Estate, 5. No liabilities to Binks, or othar creditors, due or not due. 6. Ifo looses adjusted and due. 7. Amount of Losses either unadjusted,or 8. CONNXCTICCV, Hartford, County.) 9. Lo ^ses in suspense, waiting further proofs, 10. All other chums np.ainst the CVimpun^', ....... 11. The rule of the Company, is not to exceed $5,000 in any on^ risk. 12. The amount insured in unv one ?ity, town or village, is indefinite, depending and ho\r built. 1J Tile nni unt insured in sny one block of buildings, depends upon its construction and size, subjict to the aljove rule. 14 No |art of the Capital or earnings are deposited with any St-ite.ns security for losses therein tlie Company has no^ eomjlieil with the laws of any Suite requiring such depositees of its assets. 15. Printed Copy of Charter of the Company, aa filed in April, le54. 63, or ruz 4 !W Shares United States Trust Company's Stock, New Tork, $.r,uuu Am. Ex. Bank Stock, in,ftftri Bank of Commerce St ck, 11,90P| (increased capital, 90 per et. pud in), 2,' 5ferchants Exchange Bank Mitrojolitan, M^ehauics, Continental, I Ocean, Phenix, Phoenix, St'lte, Mtrcaatile, City, Connecticut River, Hnrtford County, Citizons* Wah-rburV, Stafford, Jtuek, New •i. 9UtlOhl( Wsterbury.lEifc Stafford, Ct. JAlp Stocks beld by the ConpeBy H^oollatcral security for loan*, amounting to as follows, via: *AB VALTMT NANXET RTTVB. iBank Stock, Hartfwd, 1,700 1,400' 4,000 1.400 700 1,750 10,700' 7,800 700 2,000 Waterbury, Ot £200,000 $100,000 ISAR VALUT. fi"erased capital, 25 per et paid in), 11,65^1 MARKET VSLOK. $5, 50 13,380 1 1 York, 15,410jfi 10,800 16,500 7,966.50 11,100 4,Kr0 1,560 !14.50U 10,5:-.0 7,200 6,8:2 3,:j50 1,070 5,100 1,20 412 136,139 30,700 in,ooo lft.ixwr 7,050 ^10 000 5,000 1,400 12,500 8,100 6,000 5,600 2,500 1,000 5,000 }. 1,200 400 2,074' 1,512 4,^00 1,820 924 1.662 80 12,841 8,'46 770 2,040 2,060 510 8,000 Meriden, CJt. 2,000 East Haddam, Ct. 500 Hartford, Ct. S.OOO $42,650 $47,^58.50 68,200.00 100.00 v ..-£4,427,92 97,583,02 $303,149.94 Total Aaaeta, #10,9812,00 11,000.00 5,016,o2 its size, H. KELLOGG, Secretary.] Personally appeared, H. KELLOGG, Secretary of the Phoenix Insurance Company, aad made oath, that the foregoing statement by him subscribed, is a full, true and corr ct statement of the condition of said Company: that the said Company is the bona fide owner of at least one hundred thousund dollars of actual cash invested in stocks, as above set forth. Before me, C. E. LATIIROP, AGMT-1KDEPENDENCE, IOWA. IIARTFOBD, January, 1857. GEO. S. G1LMAN, Justice of the Peace. Persons desirlnc ta Efeet Insurance in the above Company, may be accom modated ou Applicatron to


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