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The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-03-05
Congress-.

EF On the 23d, in the Senate, the
bill for the payment Of expenses incurred
in the suppression of Indian hostilities
in California was taken up and passed.
The resolution giving quit claim to
certain lands in Iowa, was passed. The
bill making payment to Utah for sup
preston of Indian hostilities, was also
passed. On the 25th, the bill in relation
TO the mails in the seeding States came
up in the Senate and was passed By 81
to 12. In The House the Senate's amend
ments to the Tariff bill were considered
and mainly concurred in. The addition
al tax on tea and coffee was rejected, and
Committee Of Conference asked. In
the Senate, on the 9th, the Patent bill
was reported by the Committee of Con-
ference, and passed. The Committee of
Conference on the Tariff bill reported in
favor of concurring in the House amend
ment, striking out the duty on tea and
coffee, which was agreed to, and the bill
passed. The House took up the report
Of the Committee of Thirtythree, and
passed it. after much confusion, by 1913
to 1856. In the Senate, on the 98th, Mr.
Seward presented joint resolution, as
the minority of the Committee appointed
on the proposition of the Peace Congress,
to the effect. as the legislatures Of Ken
lucky, Illinois and New Jersey have APP
piled to Congress to call Convention
for proposing amendments to the Con-
stitution, it be resolved that the other
States be invited to take the subject into
consideration and express their wishes to
Congress, in pursuance Of the 9th article
Of the Constitution. The whole subject
was laid over.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-03-05
Bank Failure.

EE The Auditor of the State Of Hi.
nois has placed in liquidation seventeen
of the banks of that state which were
called on in November to increase their
securities. By this course, holders of
the notes will be permitted to withdraw
the bonds of the banks, if they choose to
do so, paying for them in the notes of the
banks. The aggregate circulation of the
banks is S2,726,79 and the entire val
ne of the stocks at present prices is
about SO, SD, 318. The following is the
list of the banks, and the value of the
notes on the dollar taking the present
value of the stock, which is likely to be
increased rather than diminished
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-03-05
Corwin's Propositions.

ET The report of the Committee of
33 came up in the house on the 9th
A proposition to call National Conven-
ton to amend the Constitution, was of
fered as an amendment, but voted down
by "A yeas to 100 nays. The Kellogg
Compromise was rejected by SO yeas to
1853 nays. The Crttenden proposition
was defeated by 80 yeas to ll3 nays
The resolutions as reported from the
Committee OF 33 by Mr.. CoRwIN, were
then passed by 1l3 yeas to 80 nays
They declare against secession, against
personal liberty bills, against interler-
ence with slavery in the States, in favor
Of reinforcing the fugitive slave law, against
southern lynch law, and against iawless
invasions Of States and territories. The
proposition to submit TO the several
States an amendment of the Constitution
declaring that no amendment of that in
strument shall ever be made giving Con-
gress the power TO abolish or inter fere
with slavery in the States where it exists,
was first lost by vote of l2O yeas, TO
II nays, not the requisite thirds. A
reconsideration was afterwards attained,
and the resolution passed. A bill from
the Committee for the admission of New
Mexico WAS defeated by ia to II. An
act amendatory of the fugitive slave law,
was then passed by 92 to 90. A bill to
amend an act for the rendition of fugitiyes
from justice was de feated by AZ TO l26.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-03-05

GF- Hon. Mr.. VAN WicKE, of New
York, was recently attacked in Washing
ton by three assassins, who made des-
perate attempt upon his life. One made
u thrust at him with a large knife, which
PASSED through three thicknesses of the
Congressional Globe, and nearly through
pocket memorandum book which he
had in his coat pocket Mr.. V. knocked
the fellow down, when he received the
blade Of the second mans knife in lis
Jeff hand. This villain he also knocked
down. Getting his pistol out be fred at
his first assaiant, the ballappareptiy TAX
ing effect. The third man. however,. SIC
ceeded in knocking Mr.. V. down, when
they all fled. Mr.. V. is not badly injur-
ed. The provocaion is supposed TO be
y radica! speech delivered in the House
by MIR. Y. . few days before.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-03-05

this favored land, are still competent to adjust
In the best way all our present di fficulty.
In your hands my dissatisfied fellow coun.
trymen, and not in mine, is the momentous ia
sue OF civil war. The Government will not
assam YOU You can have no conflict without
beng yourselves the aggressors. You have no
oatn registered in Heaven to destroy the Gov.
eminent while shall have the most solemn
one to preserve, protect and defend Il am
10th to close. We are not enemies Int fr;arJs .
we must not be enemies though passion NAV
strain 1t must not break our bonds of union,
The mystic chords of memory, stretched from
every battle field and patriot grave to every
living heart and hearthstone all over this broad
land, will yet swell the chorus Of the Union
when again touched, as surely they viii be. by
the better angels of our country.
ABRAHAM LIMO
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-03-05
Movements of Mr.. Lincoln---Rumored
Attempts ut Assassination.

EF Mr.. LINCOLN left Harrisburg on
the morning of the Esd, in a special train
tor Washington, and in disguise. A
special messenger reached him the even
ing before from Gen. SCoTT, and others,
who, it is said, detailed to him the ex-
istencc of plot in Baltimore to assassin
ate him before he left the city, and urg.
ing him to come through to Washington
incog. The facts laid before him were
such that his wife and Mr.. JUDD insisted
upon his regarding them, and although
very unwilling, he finally consented tc
act in accordance with the instructions
of Mr.. SEWARD and Gen. ScoTr, and took
a special train for Washington where he
arrived early on Saturday morning. The
Presidential cortege came on to Balti-
more at the appointed hour, but the alb
sence of the President elect grievously
disappointed the large crowd assembled
at the depot. 1t is generally conceded
however, that there would have been
trouble had Mr.. LINCOLN gone to Balti
more as intended, and the wisdom of his
course is sustained by the report of off
cial secret agents.
Mr.. LINCOLN was received at the de.
pot by Senator SEWARD, and Mr.. WASH
DURNE, Of Illinois, and taken to Willard s
Hotel. After resting. he paid visit,
with Mr.. SEWARD, to President BUcHAN.
AN, and afterwards to Gen. ScoTT. The
members of the Peace Congress also
called upon him. Mr.. CRITTENDEN had
very agreeable interview, and express
ed himself very much pleased with Mr.,
LINCOLN, and has strong hopes that he
will bring the country safe through the
present difficulties. On the 25th Mr..
LTNcoLN visited the Senate and House
and Justices of the Supreme Court, with
Mr.. SEWARD. He was everywhere COR
daily welcomed. Senator BELL, Judge
DOUGLAS, Mr.. GUTHRIE, Mr.. RIvEs, Gov
Hicks, and others, have had an interview
with Mr.. LINCOLN, and strenously urged
him to interpose for settlement.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-03-05
Kellogg Regulated.

EF~ Judge KELLOGG, of Illinois, is
one Of the Compromisers, ready to make
the concessions asked by the South. On
the 22d, the Republicans of his district
met in convention, to express their opin-
ion on his course, and one hundred and
eight delegates were present. Resolu-
tons were adopted, declaring that the
Republican party entertains the same
principle to-day as before the election
The fourth in the series
Resolred, That we ent n our decided protes,
against the resolutions offered by Hon. VIM
Kellogg, our Representative in Congress, tc
amend the Federal Constitution, believing then
TO be subversivc of our pledged faith, our plight
ed honor, and the spirit of our institutions, and
we earnestly urge him to an unfaltering support
of Republican principles, as enunciated in the
Chicago platform.
A motion TO amend by adding, And
if he cannot do so it is his duty to re.
sign" was lost by 70 to 88-some moi
voting. 1t seems to have been rejected
on grounds Of policy. The adoption o.
the resolution as first reported was unan.
imous. The fifth resolution was as fol.
lows.
Resolced That while we disclaim all desir,
to see injustice done to any portion of the PEG
pie of the country, we are for the preservation
of the Union at all hazards, and at any cost
believing the Union to be above price that We
are for the maintenance of the constitution and
the enforcement of the laws the protection and
defence of the public property respect and
obedience to the majesty of the government
and the sanction of the American flag in all
parts of the land.
This was received with a storm of ap-
plause, and adopted without dissenting
voice. A resolution complimenting AN.
DREW JOHNSON, ErHERIDGE, H. w. DA.
Wis, Gov. HICKS, and Secretary HoLr
was adopted amidst the widest enthusi
asm.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-03-05

phe Lafayette Journal says that an at
tempt was made to throw the train carry
ing Mr., Lincoln and the presidential cor
tege, from the track, at a station near the
Indiana state line. A machine used for
putting cars on the track was fastened
upon the rails in such manner that the
train must have been inevitably thrown
from the track had the cars struck the
machine. 1t was discovered by an en-
gineer who had occasion to run his en-
CINE out 10 the wood yard
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-03-05
@ Gen. TwIGGs has turned over all

@ Gen. TwIGGs has turned over nj
United States property in Texas to .ha,
Stale, and sent the federal troops out Of
the State. This unparalleled treachery
has created much feeling, and. it is
thought, has injured the cause of seces-
sion. TwIGGs' name has been stricken
from the army list as a coward and a
traitor. 1t is reported that he has been
shot by an aid of Gen. HoUsros's, who
was sent to him to demonstrate against
the contemplated treachery.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-03-05
Conclusive Proof.

In every part Of the country where
Sloan's medicines have been introduced,
spontaneous declarations are heard in "a.
vor Of these extraordinary remedies
Thousands of persons esteem them the
greatest discoveries of the age.
These popular remedies have rapidly
worked their way to the affections OF the
people. which furnishes conclusive proof
of their superiority over all other reme-
dies. ats
See Sloan's advertisement IN another
column. t-.4 sase
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-03-05
WASHINGTON, MARCH, 8

The struggle on Saturday evening in the
presence of Mr.. Lincoln over the Cabinet APP
pointments' was very exciting. The friends
of the various aspirants pushing their claims
with great vehemency until the President elect
said: Gentlemen it is evident some one must
take the responsibility for these appointments
and will do it. My Cabinet is completed.
The positions are not all definitely assigned
and will not be until announce them privately
to the gentlemen whom have selected to be nv
Constitutional advisers. a 8s fs
Quiet was Immediately restored Mr. Lin
coin then sent to Mr.. Seward and submitted to
him his inaugural. The Senator concurred
heartily on the greater part, but suggested
few notifications, which were accepted, and
the document declared complete.
The Maryland delegation has gone home in
disgust, at Lincoln's intentions to put Chase
and Blair in the Cabinet. They declared there
was no hope of retaining their State in the
in the Union.
Mr.. Lincoln replied emphatically: Gentle
men the affair is decided. My cabinet is form
ed. sassasaEsssssssessssssasasagas
Fears are still entertained for Lincoln's safe
ty, but he said tonight: 81 am here to take
what is my right, and shall take it. antici-
pate no trouble, but should it come Il am pre-.
pared to meet it," ,tF ~..sse tt-ff
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-03-05

A dispatch from Van Buren,, Arkansas,
says that the State has gone against the
secessionists by a large majority. Other
reports say that a Convention has been
voted. but tina, the straighlout secession
;sts pre- in tho minority.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-03-05

Adyices from Charleston state that
there are four thousand troops there un-
der orders, but no prospect of an mme-
date attack on Fl. Sumter The people
continue % demand it, but Governor
Pickeps is &yaiiing the movements Of
jeff Davis. The harbor is clear, and
vessels are passing in and out.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-03-05

The House committee Of five has re-
ported, censuring the President for hold
ing communication with the Representa-
tives of South Carolina. YgErFT
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-03-05

A motion was made in executive SEES.
sion, on the 2lst, to take up the nomina-
tons OF Black and Petit for the Supreme
bench, but was defeated by three major
ity. 1t is not at all likely that these
nominations will be confirmed
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-03-05

A man named NJ. Gibson attacked
three men named Geo. Beunan, Andrew
Farrell and M. Boyle, on the streets OF
Carbonate, Pa, on the oath ult., and
killed two Of them with large knife
Boyle was also badly wounded Gibson
expressed regret at not killing all three.
The motive for the DECD is unknown.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-03-05

The Missouri Convention met at Jeffer-
son city on the 28th. The Convention
voted TO require its members TO take an
oath to support the Constitution of the
United States and the State Of Missouri.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-03-05

Washington's Birthday was very gen.
orally and very enthusiastically celebrat-
ed, at the North.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-03-05

JEFF DAVIS has nominated. and the
Montgomery Congress has confirmed, the
following rebel cabinet TOXINS, Secre-
tary of State MEMrNoER. Secretary of
Treasury PERCY WALKER. Secretary OF
M Name
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-03-05

The lower House Of the Pennsylvania
Legislature passed joint resolution CIV
ing $4,000 to the relief of Kansas.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-03-05

EE- The State Lunatic Asylum, as
we learn from r. j. PATTERSON, Super.
intendent, is TO be formally opened on
the 9th inst. elsh n
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-03-05

Major Anderson has not been sick, as
reported. He says he can sweep away
the bomb proof at Cummings Point ia
few minutes, with the guns of Sumter.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-03-05

The Republicans of Connecticut have
renominated Gov. Buckingham for anoth-
er term
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-03-05

North Carolina, it is thought, has vot-
ed against Convention, and elected a
majority of Union men.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-03-05

Senator CHASE is to be Secretary Of
the Treasury, certainly one Of the best
appointments possible.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-03-05

The Tariff bill has become law and
goes into operation on the Is, Of April.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-03-05

The Bank of Eau Claire, and the Arc
tic Bank, Of Wisconsin, are also thrown
out, their bills being at 90 per cent. dis
count.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-03-05

United States stocks advanced Al per
cent, in New York on the 9Th.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-03-05

The Guardian is the official Paper
Of Buchanan County, and having
a much Larger Circulation than any
other Paper published therein, is
the most Valuabl to resident or nom
resident property holders, and is also
the best mediu M for Advertisers.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-03-05

u
Constitution which amendment however hav,
not seen, has passed Congress to the effect thai
the federal government shall never interior,
with the domestic institutions of slavery inclu
ding that Of persons held to service. ToayoiC
misconstruction of what have said, / depar
from my purpose not TO speak OF particular
amendments, SO far as to say that holding such
provisions to now be implied Constitutions
law, have objection to its being made ex
press and irreyocable. The Chief Mngistrat'
derives all his authority from the people ans
they have conferred none upon him to fix thu
terms for the separation of the States.
The people themselves only can do this j
they choose, but the Executive MS such ha.
nothing to do with it ; his duty is 10 admins
ter the government us 1t came to his hands, and
to transmit it unimpaired by him to bis sue
eessor. Why should not there be patient con
fidence in the ultimate justice of the people
Is there any better or equal hope in the
world I
In our present differences either party is pos
tive of being in the right. Ii the Almighty
Ruler Of nations with His eternal truth and
justice he on your side Of the North, or on yours
OF the South, that truth and that justice will
surely prevail. BY the judgment OF this Great
Tribunal the great American people, by the
frame of government undes which We live
this same people have wisely given their pub.
Inc servants but little power for mischief, and
laye with equal wisdom provide ior the re
Turn Of that little 10 their hands ut very short
intervals. While thepeople retain their virtue
and vigilance no administration by any extreme
wickedness or folly can very seriously injur.
the government in the short space of 4 years
Nothing valuable can be lost by taking time.
IL there be an object TO hurry any of you in hot
haste 10 step which you would never take de-
liberately, that object viii be Frustrated BY Ia,
king time, but no good object oan be frustrated
by it. Such OF you us are now dissatisfied still
have the old constitution unimpaircd and on
the sensitive part the law is OF your own ma
king. The new Administration aan change
neither.
Intelligence, patriotism, charity, aud firm
reliance on Him who has never yet forsakcn
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-12-04
VOLUME Who. 8.
n. R. GRAY

Clerk District Cnuvt Attorney and Counselor at Law,
and solicitor In Chsncery. Ma.rn City. C-ro 6ordc
county. Iowa Will n''eni pr onptly to sny business
ncrariwg the Praetirv Of Law In the 1l.h Jo cis
III. .tries Iowa viii examine titles. pay Taxes. sell
Land. Ac The ne Of Reference. csserfully given
o Ortoher 9th, lS6ltf aa-s.--.-
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-12-04

MRs. PARriNGrON Visirs CAMP CURTIN
mister Century" said she t"the guar.
It the gate, ''i> this the Camp Meeting OF
the 2 nnsylvania Volunteers ~
Yes" replied til. s,ntry smiling. "this
's one department., tn. Artill.ry Depart.
fnent is over on the other hll." ...a.'.. .
''Oh," said she, ''.hi> is the light infant.
J.. corpse, is it! when is the artillery going
IT, hv ~ .-a. .... -. ... -
why. ma'am," says the gua,,l, 1.-THE
artillery is moved 10y horses and wl,c,l, as
y"u s.e that gun now coming" ..s
"Oh!' sad she, II thought it was one
1 the wing of tho army | should think
he charge "f n Mount Calvary Company
would br very cD>,ivr, -, many men. and
,orScs. ll"w much their mil; tary suits
h"'k like III ~ ut the Folks 'one price
l'thing store under the Con>s queniial
..iotrl, il Phla.i, pl,a."
Ths OLD lat. soon left. thanking the sen.
ny Tor hi~ attention. .... -. i ...
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-12-04

.V During the session If the mission
SUNDAY School, the Sup '.rintendcnt Of the
-ri''n'l, among other questions, asked thy
~cl"lar> what it was to Ike tempted. Not
rrc,iving any answer, he proceeded to il.
ln>trate AS follows: Suppose. boys.
had come down 'is way with horse and
,,usgy. and asked you to g'' with me to the
Bay AMI Ash this afternoon. what w"ul.i
ii'at ber' lie had hardly concluded,
when little eight year oil jumped up and
xrlaimcd: THAT w"uli l,e fun ~ The
Superintendent was stalled" f.s@ ..s -
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-12-04

To KEEP Ice FROM WiSDows.--We find
the following directions to keep the ice
from sh"w windows going the rounds -
Take an ordinary paint brush or sponge,
and put over the glass once or twice a day n
little alcohol. and it will keep the glass a.
free from ice as in the middle Of summer,
and will give as good polish Is can be 60,
in aIy other way. ,,a-. 81
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-12-04

nysistslx~. ..............s .......
The l,wa Lancer Regiment il diSbanled.
b, quarrel having broken out between Co!
ri y'l AMI his men. Plcyel's hymn wa>
mny Ivy a noisy chorus-the harmony O.
which is said t'simve been very wretch, d.
mi the final score extremely exciting :.
IN thu late fight in western Virginia, RI.
ncrans whipped Floyd, ''hy Ganlcy".
Prentice proposes. as a proper cure fn
ST Davis fnsnrial difficulties, that TIL
government give him Il neck tension IAN
XXI, nsi"n. >. .Th. Dubuque Tiaes and
Ne"lI each publish the letter list Of tha,
'.ity. each parn'ling at the top the words
'p,hiShe'i by authority in the paper hav
n. the largest circulation" Has Dubuqu
got two largest newspapers A horse
thief who was caught with stolen property
in Audubon county, was promptly hung
nn.ir a n"ighh"r,ng tree ny his two cap
trs MAX .M.r.tz.k, Of u;ical fam ;.
Is the victim Of an unpl aSant adventure.
While travelling in Mexico. a lot Of gucrillaS
treated him quite roughly and carried his
singing girls of to the mountains The
rough fellows evidently think beauty sup
ported by music, outweighs booty. This
circumstance goes to their credit, certainly
1t Is said to lie nearly six months since
4 vessel entered the port OF New Orleans.
Emha, ras>ing, rather Ella Zoyara, the
tender orphan girl" who jumped ont Of
starvation into tn" circus ring, has taken a
wife This ought to settle the mooted
question Of Elias SEX. 80. In Ch, Stian Co.,
Illinois, it is stated that over 10000 hogs
have died this season Of hog cholera, mo
more bacon, thank YOU. :. A physician
satisfactorily accounts Cor the fact that NIT.
tens are warmer than gloves for the same
reason that four children would be warmer
in one bed than sleeping alone 1t thus he.
c"ues physiological question whether
it is the superabundance of caloric, in q
'',ni,ten" that makes young man look so
warm when Miss Crinolinc tells him mo"
,., A lady in Rhode Island who has q
brother who was ut the battle Of Bull Run,
on being asked what position he occupied
in the army on that trying occasion, replied,
with proud toss Of her head, that "he
was the driver Of an aralanchc !".. A
notice having been extensively circulated
that the soldiers am"ng other articles need
''confortcrs," Brick Pomeroy says thai
about twenty y"ung ladies Of LaCross.
have already signitied their willingness t.
he fUrwarl.d d to camp ut once. ss