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Ely.s Experience and Good Promises.

Ely.s Experience and Good Promises.
There arc great many prisoners in Rich
mond among them Ely. Congressman. He
SAYS he had no idea ol being on the battle
ground, but Foster IA Senator,) came BY him
in carriage and asked him to ride, and he
went, and the first thing lie knew Of it the
carriage run against some artillery and broke
down. lie jumped out, and the bullets hailed
so fast and thick that he run and got behind
tree. Presently some men came along, and
thinking they were United States, he hailed
them. Said one of them, who the HI arc
you. am Ely, member OF Congress. The
III you are-come 50 along with me, Mr.
Ely. They carried him this is Ely's story
told 10 Pryor. to Col. Cash, l think, and he
says Cash nearly frightened him TO death
telling him, damn him, he believed he would
hang him there and then, and let it bt
thought he was killed in battle. Ely sent fol
Pryor, cried and hung around his neck ant
begged him to get him out. Said he neyel
made a speech against the South, that he wa:
always opposed to the way the administrator
was doing, and that if they would let him &c
he nould hare our priratcers released, Ma
they shouldn't be hung, and that he would
vote and speak right.
When they marched Ely to Jail into the
room where the common soldiers were, which
stunk like a Jail will, crowded, he stopped on
the threshold and said gracious mercy, you
are not going to put Inc i'll with all these
common soldiers, are you. The sentinel fixed
his bayonet, and said, get in or III stave this
bayonei tbrougb Won,
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j. E. JOHNSTON,
General c. S. A.
G. 7. BE4uREGARD.
General c. S. a.

POSTAGE on LETTERS OF SOLDIERS AND
MEMBERS OF CuycREss-Congress bas passed
in secret session the following bill, which will
be of interest to our readers:
An act relating to the Prepaymenfcf Postage
in certain cases.
Sec |. The Congress Of the Confederate
States Of America do enact: That all letters
and other matter authorized by law to be
transmitted through the mail, written or
sent By any officer, musician or private OF
the army engaged in the actual Service OF
the Confederate States, may be transmitted
through the mails to any other place in the
Confederate States without prepayment Of
postage; but leaving such postage 10 be coll
looted upon the delivery Of said ls.ter or 9th.
er matters. pror!ied, nevertheless, that In
all such cases, the letters and other mail mat.
ter so sent shall be endorsed with the name.
and shall be on account Of the individual
sending the same, and shall contain de-
scription of the party who sends the same, by
endorsement Of his military title, if Gil officer,
or of the company and regiment to which he
belongs, if musician or private.
SEC. . That letters and other mail matter
sent to any officer, musician or private in the
Confederate States army, at any point from
which the said officer, musician or private
may have been lawfully removed, shall be for
wardcd to the person to whom directed, a'
the post office nearest which he may have
been removed, free Of additional postage.
SEc. 3. That on letters transmitted By
member of Congress, with his official sigma
ture endorsed on the same, prepayment O.
postage shall not be required, but the same
may be paid on the delivery OF the letter
thus transmitted.
SEC. 4. Any person attempting to violate
the provisions Of this act shall be guilty D
misdemeanor, and shall forfeit and pay the
sum of twenty dollars, to be recovered before
any Justice of the Peace having cognizance
thereof.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-08-14

TIE RrTrRNING REGlM"Nr>.-lhc gallant
seventy first and ci:nh made ae appear.
ance az they paradc,i up Broadway yesterday.
Their i,ill Las become excellent bu: JOY
was depicted Oh the ilccs OF the brave fc!-
ljws who have thus returned to their wives
AMI E,ln!i"S, and We venture to predict that
they viii set the GOO; example Of declaring
to tI.eir friends that the war is cheat and a
snare, ard that il they had known before.
hand whittier and for what they were going
to Washington, they never would have shoul-
dered am,,skct, in a cause which, BY the
avowal of Cen Scott. has been 50 badly con.
ductcd. The "private rcsentments" which
the veteran commander-in.chicf has dc
nourcc,l rs the principal motive Of action Of
the President and members Of the Cabinet
find no re.ccho in their breasts. Would to
God that all Of our New York soldiers were
here again. no proclamations, and no fa<c
clap.trap appeals would again lure them away
10 dcstrnction.-M y. News, 9th ult.
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TIE FARMERS DAUGHTER AND THE RoB-
BER.-A farmer living a few miles from East
ern, sent lis daughter on horseback to that
town, to procure from the bank smaller notes
in exchange for one OF one hundred dollars.
When she arrived there the bank was shut,
anu she endearorcd to effect her object by Of
fyring it at several of the stores, but could
NO, get her note changed. She had not gone
far on her return, when stranger rode up to
the side Of her horse, and accosted her with
SO mach politeness, that she had not the
slightest suspicion Of any evil intention on
his part. After riding a mile or two, employ
ed in very social conversation, they came to n
very retired part Of the road, and the =
man commanded her TO give him IL .l.!!l
note. 1t was with some difficulty that she
could be made to believe him i'll earnest, 81,
his demeanor had been very friendly: but
the presentation Of pistol placed tue matter
beyond doubt, and she yielded 10 necessity.
Just as she held the note 10 him, u sudden
Duff of wind blew it into the road, and car
ried it gently sercra! yards from them. The
discourteous knight alighted to oyert1kc it.:
and the lady whipped her horse to Get ont Of
his power, and the other horse, which had
been left standing by her side: started with
her. His owner fired u pistol, which only
II
and the lady arrived safely "t homo with the
horse of the robbcr, on which was L pair OF
s.ide-bags Wien these were opened, they
were foaud to contain, besides a quantity Of
counterfeit bank notes, fifteen hundred dc !.
lars in good money The horse was good
one, and when saddlcd and hridlcd, was
thought to be wortl, as much at least az the
bank note that was stolen.
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First Bale of New Cotton.

The first bale of new cotton in market this
season, was received on 30th ut., from the
plantation of Samuel p. Davis, Esq, of this
county, at Warehouse OF Simm g. Rust. II
weighed 500 pounds, was clean, well handled
Staple good, and clsssed as far cotton. We
are glad to report that this first bale Of the
crop took Z free ride on same day in passen-
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the account Is now closed with Treason. Their

the account Is now closed with Treason. There
is nothing now to yield to Understanding
more to sacrifice in order TO give TO Slavery
and the Slave trade the odor Of Nationality.
In future the President OF the United States
has only Laws to enforce and Constitution
to sustain; and woe be to them vino thwart
him in the performance of his duty, and to
himself, if he dares 10 shrink fnm the per.
formance Of his whole duty.
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VOLUME XXYI.---NO. 80.

ger train TO Macon. and will, in short time,
return made into substantial goods, which, nm.
der The nimblc fingers Of the Dousherty
county ladies, will he speedily transferred in.
70 clothing for our patriotic soltliera.-Albany
Patriot
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-08-14

lie sent for IVigfall and asked him what
he supposed would be- done with him. Wig
fall said chang yon, Cd d--n you, hang
,-n,, =
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Sslette1 Qoetrg,
A PLEA.
Ba not idle, noble brother.


Bo not idle, noble brother.
There is work enough to do
Work for heart and mind and muscle,
o! be brave and strong and true
Wealth and pride still walk together,
Vice and crime are blighting still;
But press onward, firm and fearless,
You can conquer if you will.
All around you fainting, dying,
See the sons Of sorrow lie,
With their pale, cold, pleading face,
Turned in sadness to the sky.
You can aid them, you can cheer them,
You can calmly bid them rise,
And with hearts renew the struggle,
Till they gain the cnvied prize.
Tender little babes are weeping
Fathers, mothers in the grave
Homeless, friendless little nestlings-
You can shield them, you can save.
All along life's rugged pathway
Seeking not the worlds applause;
Plead, oh plead for truth and virtue,
Plead for Heavens down-tramplca laws.
Sow puro seeds Of love and kindness,
In the hearts of sinful men;
Cast your bread upon the waters
And it will return again.
Brother, thus bid you labor,
By the love you hear our Lord
He will aid you, he will bless you,
And in Heaven your. tolls reward.
An Angry Word.
Withhold the angry word,
Unknit the stormy brow:
Let passions voice unhcard,
Depart forever now.
You little know tho woe;
An ircful word may hrins,
The aud and bitter throcs
With lis birth may spring.
While anger rules the mind,
With mi ght combat its sway,
Resist each counsel blind,
IN silence turn away.
An angry wor may sever
Our brightest hopes in twain,
And Ger lifc's path forever
Strcw misery and pain.
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70
to spare in telling Thee our wants. Amen!
The Judge was taken all aback, and so was
Cousin William. They both pressed the old
gentleman to conduct the services in his OWL
way which lie did, to their great qualification
---1Dp------
How Republican Got Swindled.
The New York Day Book contains the fol-
lowing conversation that recently took place
in the State of New York, between gentle.
man who signed the petition for peace, and a
Republican:
Republican, l regret to see your name,
Mr.. r., on that petition for peace. 1t is
the duty of all good citizens to support the
government in such emergencies"
Democrat-"l Very well, suppose it is.
suppose have Alright to my opinion as to
how to settle our troubles as well as the right
10 express it. This is free country, or was
up TO a late date"
Republican" Yes, but it is opposing the
government, and though have known you
for many years, Mr.. yet am mornFe.
of the grand jury, and MY f"' i IL: ,!N.s
to place your name bef,.c liza: l"r!: ! 81,
very sorry to see you in such c"#pany.'
Dcmocrat-"W Well, now as YOU laya cx-
pressed your opinion of me pretty freely, will
you allow me to express mine Of you?:"
Republican," Oh, certainly; I have no
objection
Democrat" We'll, to tell you the plain
truth, think you are id fool
Republican sharply" Look out, sir
feel half disposed TO slap your .,e for that
insult"
Democrat (squaring off and jerking up his
sleeve swell, come ON; come on. was
born in The sixth ward ltyou want 10 fight,
say the word:
The determined attitude and manner Of
The democrat was enough. The Republican
subsidized at once, and went off lookHg as mild
as spring lamb. l only needs little of
this spirit to do away with all the bullying
that now seeks to drown public opinion.
An INCIDENT OF TIE Bulls Rus F!GHT.-
The Lynchbnrg Republican narrates the fol-
lowing:
':Duriay the height of the battle, many
Of Oar troops, in their anxiety to get a sure
Pop at the enemy, left the ranks for that pur-
y ,se, and advanced some distance in front.
On" Of these, James Woodbridge, of Capt.
Blankil.sLips company. who was wounded,
made for tree, which would afford him pro-
lection. bu: just as he arrived there, a Lin
s?lnite came up, who disputed the possession
OF the tree with Woodbridge. The matter
was, however, quickly settled, for without any
parley, Woodbridge iau his bayUnct through
the Yankee, killing him instantly. a Federal
officer then rode up, wko had observed the
affair, and while Woodridgs's bayonet was
still in tue body O.! !.s victim: ordered him to
surrender. The proposition, however, did
not accord with Wooilr;dgc's idea, for in an
instant his hayonet was withdrawn, when he
let the officer lave the full benefit of it, and
killed him Instantly also. Two more Lincoln.
ties were just then rushing upon Woodbridge,
but observing the fate of those who had pre-
cedcd them, immediately turned about. and,
taking to their heels US fast as they could,
left our hero in possession Of the much cove
led tree Woodbridge was subsequently
wounded, no doubs in consequence Of expo
sing himself unnecessarily
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-08-14

"L1FE SErrLEMEyTs."-The Richmond
JThiq thus gougcs into the New York Times
with quotation from its own columns:
"Thc thousands of our soldiers who are
anxious to make life settlements in that mag
nificent dominion (Eirginia) have already
had their wishes gratihed. They arc i'm
proving the lands about Bull Run, and will
soon rcnde: them the most productive in tie
State"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-08-14

| A PLucxY WoMAN.-We knt,;T OF Nort,!-
crn born and Northern raised lady, who MAJ
ried Southern planter, and who W CT
husband, makes her abode a;a = int :, 81, :,
OF certain city On the Mississippi river, not
q hundred thousand miles above New Orleans
This lady has never let an occasion slip on
which she could abuse and vilIify the South
ern Confederacy. y short time since size
was on board steamer, going up from New
Orleans, and was, as usual, wagging her tongue
at 2:4O ratio against onr section. Among
hor auditory was lady Of the true Southern
grit, who listened to the harangue, while her
cheeks grew pale and red by turns, and her
teeth made deep indentationa in her coral
lips. At last, when she could stand j. 20
longer, the Southern .nutron rose from her
scat and waitct orer to wiierc tho female
speaker was letting of her abolition gas, und.
shaking her finger in that ledy's face slowly
and distinctly said;
"Madatne, hare husband, two sons end
three brothsrs in tie army Of tho Southern
Confedcracy They are fighting for their
country, and if they are killed, they will die
like gallant men, and however great the loss
may be to me, shall have the consolation Of
knowing they fell in good cause. You are
woman, and you talk as you do, because you
know that no Southern gentleman will force
YOU to stop. am Southern woman, and |
now tell you that you shall not abuse my
people in my presence. If you say another
word against the Southern Confederacy, |
shall whip you in the presence of these pas
sengers!" !"
The Southern blood was up, and there
would have been an awful wreck Of de lame
and crinolinc if tha, Yankee woman hadn't
been immediately struck dumb. To make
safety doubly sure, she also retired to her
stale room, and locked tie door with the key
inside.
That's the style Of woman for Louisiana TO
swear by.-New Orleans Delta.
i
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to spare in telling Thee our wants. Amen"
The Judge was taken all aback, and so was
Cousin William. They both pressed the old
gentleman to conduct the services in his own
way which lie did, to their great qualification.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-08-14

Address to the Army from Generals
Johnston and Benuregard.
The following eloquent address Of our gen.
erals to the army under their command will
excite the patriotic emotions Of every South
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-02-05
The Great Female Medicine.

The functional irregularities peculiar to the
weaker sex, are invariably corrected without
pain or Inconvenience by the use Of Judson' 5
Mountain Herb Pills. They are the safest and
surest medicine for all the diseases incidental
to females Of all ages, and more especially SO
in this climate.
Ladies who wish to enjoy health should al-
ways have these Pills. No one who ever uses
them once will allow herself to be without them.
They remove all distractions, purify the blood
and give to the skin that beautiful, clear and
healthful look greatly admired in Is beauti-
fal aud healthy woman. At certain periods
these Pills are an indispensable companion
From one to four should be taken each day un
I'll relief is obtained. A few doses occasionally
will keep the system so healthy, and the blood
SO pure, that diseases cannot enter the body
Judson's Mountain Herb Pills are sold by All
Medicine Dealers.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-02-05
OuasHuetOn Items.

Gzs- A religious revival is progress
ing at Quasqueton, under the efforts of
Rev. Mr.. FAUCET, of that place, and
Rev. JOHN Fulton, of this village, the
Methodist and Baptist Churches uniting
in the effort. A good deal of interest is
manifested. and quite number OF con-
versions have taken place.
Quasqueton has recently lost several
worthy citizens by death. Mr.. THOMAS
E. TURNER, who formerly and worthily
represented Buchanan and Delaware
counties in our State Legislature, and
who has for several years been wasting
away with consumption, expired few
weeks since. Mr.. TURNER was man of
considerable mental attanments and
natural ability.
A week or two since the wife of Mr..
G. H. MILLS died very suddenly. She
had been ailing, but her indisposition
was not regarded by either her physician
or friends as at all serious. She died
without effort, and almost without the
knowledge of her attendant.
The people of Quasqueton are moving
in the matter of Kansas aid Mr.. PRATT
informs us that they will shortly have
100 sacks of meal ready for shipment
The ladies of the village are engaged in
making tie sacks, and the mills grind
the corn gratui;ously. We wonder if
our own town will do as we'll.
On Friday evening the Independence
Brass Band gave an entertainment at
Davis's Hall, consisting of a concert and
dance. Quite a number of our own citi-
zens were present, and though the at
tendance was but moderate, the fun and
enjoyment was immense.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-02-05
:. - - sS
Card.

Mr. RicH Please say to our friends in In
dependence we are grateful for their affection
and warm hearted liberlity since we have
been among them-especially that silk dress,
satin vest also the donation visit at the Mon
tour House, with that tree bearing fruit (real
CASH and very many, many things that made
it pleasant to all and quite profitable to US.
As we are not expected to return like for
like, we pray that all may find access to the
Tree o. Lite, and bring forth fruit, /" Holiness to
the Lord" Salvation of sinners is the desire
of the Church and for this will We labor
Thanks to Mr.. aud Mrs. Purly. Also, Mr.
Editor, please accept the thnaks Of our 5. $
children, for the interest you have taken in us
and them. We think hereafter they will love
to read our home papers better than ever.
May you be rrospered greatly
WM. SAMPSON.
LOIS G. SAMPSON.
Independence, january, 1861.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-02-05
Prepared Palm Leaf. for Hats,
SfiEREEF'S SALE.

DY VIRTUE OF AN EXECUTION Is
I'D sued out Of and under the seal of tn,
District Court Of Buchanan county. Iowa. ii
favor Of William r.. Loyeioy i Co, an,
against tie lands and tenenicnts Of Guyon
Davis, have levied upon the following les
erlbed property heretofore by me attached
viz.
The East half of the Southwest quarter 81
section Twenty three, township Eighty-n nine
North. Of Range Ten, West, in Buchanan
County, Iowa.
Which property, Us above described, / viii
offer for sale, al Public Auction, at the door O
the SheriH's Office, in the village Of hide
pendence, on Saturday. the 9Th day of De
cernber, A. D. 1860. at , o'clock F. NJ Of said
day. to the highest bidder, 70 satisfy said
execution and costs
BYRON G. HALE. SnlRIFr.
Sheriff : Office, Independence Iowal
November 9Th, 1860 f3i-I
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-02-05
Mrs. NinsIow,

An experienced Nurse and Female PLY sician,
has Soothing Syrup for children teethnc,
which greatly facilitates the process Of teething,
~ soitening the gums, reducing all infamma-
fion will allay all pain and regulate the bow.
els. Depend upon i, mothers, il will give rest
TO yourselves and relief and health 10 your in.
fants. Perfectly saie in all eases SEQ aiyer-
,iscment
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-02-05
THE HIGHEST PRICE IN CASH PAID FOR
WHEAT
SIiERIFF,S SALE,

pY VIRTUE OF AN EXECUTION IS
- sued out of and under the seal Of the
District Court of Buchanan county. Iowa
IN favor of George Hanger, and commanding
me to sell Lot One, in Block One, in Stoughton
Il McClure's Addition to the village Of indie
pendence, Buchanan county, Iowa, to satisfy q
judgment in favor OF said George Hanger, and
against Jacob 5. Travis and Judson j. Travis
rendered at the September Term, 1859, Of the
District Court of Buchanan County Iowa.
Which property as above described, will
offer for sale at Public Auction, at the door
of the Sheriff 5 office. in the village of indie
pendence, on MONDAY, the llth dav OF
February, A. ID. 1861, at . O'Clock p NJ OF
said day, to the highest bidder, to satisfy
said execution and costs
B. c. HALE, SHERIFF
Sheriff s Office, Independence, Iowa.
January 7, 1861. 43-4t
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-02-05
ARE YOU INSURED I?

! on should insure, whether town people do or
not Tor many reasons, one Of which is suffi-
eient' You are many times absent from home
during the day and night, leaving no one capa-
BILE OF contending with that deyouring element
nre and IN case your buildings should take
hre, IN nine cases out OF every ten, they would
be entirely destroyed before assistance could be
rendered. Not SO in town Let the cry of
Fire +! Fire Fire, be sounded in the streets,
ana IN few moments swarm of busy work
men rush to the spot, and the devourng flames
are checked. \ on can now obtain
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-02-05
40 Painters /:

Paints, Olls, Tarui,hes, St. Louis pure hit.
Lead, Buffalo Lead, French and American Zinc
ground IN OIL md pcrnar Farnish. 4 large
1ssertmanf oi Io,ors dry, and ground in 81.
Cepal Earnish, Nos, | and ?, Light Picture
Yarnish, Coach Body Varnish. Asphut,m VAR
nsh, Lea-her arnish Japan Narhish, Turpeu
tine DE, .or aa2e 81 current market prices
~ VILLAGES Drug Stor.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-02-05

Hay Scale.
re- Messrs. FONDA d. BROTHER are
engaged in putting down new hay scale
to be located in the street west of their
store. This will be great convenience
to themselves and the merchants on the
west side oil the river.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-02-05

w We learn from Mr.. JAMES WR1GHr
that the number of deaths which occurr-
ed in this township during 1860 was Sc,
Of which 22 were under ten wears of
age, one b.,ween 10 and 81, and 10 above
81.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-02-05
Attention.. Wide sWakes

A meeting Of tho Independence Wide
Awakes will be held on next Saturday
Evening. Feb 9th, at O'Clock, at the
office of JED LAKE, Esq. Let every
member be on hand
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-02-05
gotal alattrrs.

Wood.
E- We are in want of fifteen or TWEEN
tv cords of wood. Will those who owe
us see that we are supplied Many
have promised to bring us wood. Will
they make good their promises immedi-
ately? We hope they will.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-02-05

Removal Of the Post Office.
EF Postmaster BULLEN has removed
the Post Office to the west store in Will
cox's block, near the bridge.