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The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-10-22

the right man in the right place, and
should be cordially and loyalty sustain
ed in his difficult duties with all oul
hearts and by all our hands.
Gen. Fremont, we should have added
has not, as far as we know, indicated any
intention ofresigning. He may, of course,
at any moment, be superseded but this
we do not consider at all probable.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-10-22

His kEErs HoRsE.-The n Y.
Erening Post says tha, New York Zou-
ave recently took horse belonging 10 q
rebel, and ever since has been much ella.
ted with his capture. \ day or tive
since the owner OF the animal presented
himself To the Zouave and demanded th,
horse Il have taken the oath Of allie
glance" said he. land the horse j,
mine " " You may have taken the oath,
answered tie New Yorker. but III,
horse has not, and shall keep him til
lie does y There was no replying {,
,his, aud the Zous,e keeps the horse.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-10-22
FtNNEGAN. &. S. ALLEN. Y. w HART
FINNEGAN, ALLEN & HART.

4 TTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS At
n LAW, Independence, Buchanan Coun-
", Iowa.
Will give strict attention to all busine1s en-
d to their care Office in the BOOK STORE,
near the bridge.
Any aud all business pertaining in any way
to Lands or n land business, promptly attend
d to. scp25.y
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-10-22
DIR. II, III. HUNT.

OFFERS HIS PROFESSIONAL SERy-
~ ices TO the citizens of independence and
surrounding country. Office on Main Street
in Union Block, with W. c. Morris, where
at his Residence, on Court Street. opposite
c. f. Leavitts--he will answer calls at all
hours of the day or night. [apl45 "
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-10-22
Widow StranguIation.

A letter from Fochow gives us the fol-
lowing statement:
A few days since l met Chinese pro-
cesson passing through the foreign set
Element, escorting young female in scar
let and gold, in richly decorated chair
The object of which, | found, was to in
vite the public TO come and see her hang
herself, step she had resolved to take in
consequence Of the death of her husband, I,
by which she had been left childless
widow. Both being orphans, this event
had severed her dearest earthly ties ; and
she hoped by this sacrifice, to secure TO
herself eternal happiness, and meeting
with her husband in the next world.
Awaiting myself of the general invita-
ton, repaired on the day appointed to
the indicated spot We had scarcely ar
rived, when the same procession was
seen advancing from the Joss house OF
lDc WluON Hathe 'iilaSc, to"oiuo +"
scaffod and gallows erected in an ada
cent field, and surrounded by hundreds
of natives of both sexes. The female
portion, attired in their gayest holiday
costume, were very numerous. L and a
friend obtained a bench for considera
ton, which, being placed within few
yards of the scaffold, gave us good
view of the performance. The process
sion having reached the foot OF the scat
fold, the lady was assisted TO ascend by
her male attendant, and after having wei
coined the crowd, partook, with some fe
male relations, of repast prepared fol
her at n table on the scatfold, which she
appeared to appreciate extremely. \
child in arms was then placed upon th'
table, which she caressed, and adorned
with necklace she had wore herself
She then took an ornamental basket, con
tanning rice, herbs, and flowers, anC
whilst scattering them amongst til,
crowd delivered a short address, thank
ing them for their attendance, and up
holding the motives which urged her t
the step she was about TO take.
At the appointed hour she placed he
head in the moose, and motioning ava,
her supports, was left hanging in mid al
"a suicide. With extraordinary self
possession, she now placed her hands 10
getLer before her, and continued to per
form the manual chin chins until th
convulsions OF slrangulalion separate
them, and she was dead. The body wa
left hanging about half an hour, and the
taken down by her male attendants. on
OF whom Immediately took possession {
the halter, and was about TO sever il f.
the purpose of appropriating portion
when a struggle ensued. of which | too
advantage to attach myself TO the chair
in which the body was now being remos
ed TO the JOSS house, in order to obtai
occular proof Of her demise. Arrive
+ in the Joss house, the body was place
on couch, and the handkerchief will
drawn from her face, disclosed unmi:
taxable proof Of death. This is The thir
! instance Of suicide OF this sort within &
many weeks. The authorities are quiz
unable 10 prevent it, and a monument
, invariably erected 10 the memory of II
devoted widow
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-10-22
III. G.. III.lIENWAY.

4 TTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT
N LAW Independence, Buchanan County,
lows Office in Wicox's Block.
viii practice in the Courts of Buchana n
and adjoining Counties, and attend promptly
to all business connected with his profession.
Aug. l3, le6l. Uy
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-10-22
JAN rs JAMESON.
A. d. LEWIS
JAMESON & LEWIS,

4 TTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT
n Law and Notaries Public, will practice
in the several Courts of this State, will give
strict attention to securing claims, making aud
forwarding collections, paying taxes, examin-
ing titles, and all other business entrusted to
them professionally. [3-2ltfl
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-10-22
J. S. WOODWARD,

4 TTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT
n Law. General Land Agent and Notary
Public. Independence, Buchanan County,
Iowa. Will practice in the different Courts of
this State. Also attend promptly to securn G
claims, making Collections, Paying Taxes,
Conycyancing &c.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-10-22
JED LAKE

4 TTORNEY & COUNSELOR AT LAW
n Land and General Agent, Inlepe pendcnce
Iowa. Will give prompt attention TO all pro
'essional busine entrusted TO his care. Money
loaned and investments made on rcasonabl,
terms. Office on Main street over VIM. c. Nor
ris "a Jewclry Store.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-10-22
s9oetrU.


Oh, to have stood on the ramparts
Oh, to have seen it soar
The dear old banner floating
Over its own, once more.
Oh, to have heard the cheering
That greeted our Eagles rise,
Up to his golden eyrie,
Under the Southern skies
Not in the lust of conquest.
Not in the greed of gain
Cometh the starry pennon
Up toits own again;
But promise of peace and pardon
Forth to the erring holds,
And summons repentant children
Back to its shcltering folds.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-10-22
w. G.. DONNAN,

a TTORNEY 4 COUNSELOR AT LAW
N Land and General Agent and Notary
Public, Treasurer 4 Recorders Office, lndepens
dence Iowa.
Is prepared to attend with promptness to all
business pertaining To his Profession. Especial
,ttention given TO Collecting, Conyeyaneing,
Paving taxes, Examining titles, &c. je6- 81
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-10-22

Mrs. Banks shares tent life with her
husband. Gen. Banks is said 10 be very
reticent. so that scarcely any person
knows where he is from one day TO an.
other.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-10-22
&C i'm Union Block, Main Street
OVER THE POST OFFICE.
Terms 81, so per Annum, in Advance.
BUSINESS CARDS.
JOHN G. HOUSE, M D.

DHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. Office
over p. c. Wlcox's Store. Residence
Green Street, 2d house below Walnut, north
side, (former residence of ID. 5. Dunham) In
dependence, Iowa
August 9th, 1861. lN
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-10-22
w. CHANDLER,

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE OFFICE
- over Keller & Burpee's Furniture Ware
Rooms Independence, Iowa.
Feb 26, 1861.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-10-22

II is singular fact that the Federal
prisoners at Richmond are in charge Of
Gen Todd, brother OF Mrs Lincoln, who
is a prominent rebel.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-10-22
CARTER HOUSE.

Ohm l.. WILCOX, formerly of the Amer
q ioan Hotel, having leased the above house.
would return his thanks TO the public for the
liberal patronage formerly bestowed. and would
be hoppy to welcome all his old friends at the
Garter House, Maine ST., Cedar Falls Iowa.
Stages leave this house daily for the North
South and West
Cedar Falls, July %, 1861.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-10-22
RANSOM BARTLE,
B A N * EI r
EEAE ESTATE Il LzN y WARRANTS.
Independence, Iowa.

I ANDS BOUGHT d SOLD, AND ENTER.
IL cd on Commission. Exchange bought and
sold, at current rates, Sight and Time Drafts
IN Eastern cities, Money i'll vested on Joint nc
count, Notes and Bills collected and proceed,
-smitted to any part of the United States, at
current rates Of exchange. Liberal accommo
iations to depostors,
April lS6l
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-10-22

The following circular, of very general
interest, has been issued from the Treas
ury Department:
TO enable those who may have claims
upon the United States for money due
diseased officers and soldiers, on account
of military services rendered, whether in
the Federal or volunteer service, to OBJ
tain the same with the least delay, the
following information is furnished
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-10-22

The Government pays all postages on
such communications, whether received
or transmitted by this office.
4 compliance with the above rules
will insure prompt settlement of nj
claims without unnecessary delay,
Address Ezra b. French, Second Au
dior of the Treasury Department, Wash
iugton City, ID. G.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-10-22

complished the duty assigned him &C.
cording to previous orders, recalled his
men to their boats.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-10-22
MODE OF PAYMENT.

Payments will be made by an order
from the accounting officers on any pay
master of the army. Such order will re
quire the signature Of the claimant on il,
face before il will be paid.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-12-11

Sup. Williams, of committee on organ
ization of new towns, submitted the fol-
lowing order for the organization of q
new town, which was adopted.
The Board of Supervisors of the Co.
of Pierce do ordain and determine as
follows
Town 25, range Is, accordingto Gov
eminent survey, situated in the county of
Pierce is and the same is hereby consti-
tuted and set off as q town and body cor
porate with like powers and privileges Of
other towns in said county, and that the
first town meeting held in said town
he at The house of Frank Mosher; and
that the said town shall be known by the
name and style of the town of Union,
and that n full set of town officers will be
elected in said town at the coming town
meeting in April next.
Sup. Whitney moved to appoint n
committee of three to visit the Jail. The
motion was withdrawn by consent. Sup.
Hurley moved to appoint Sup. Cheney a
committee to visit the Jail. The ayes and
nayr being called for Sups. Cox, Hold
ges, Hurley, Youngman, Holt, Akers,
Williams, Copp, Schazer and Cheney,
10 voted aye. Sups. Feltig, Whitney,
Minor and Quimby, voted no. The
motion was adopted.
Orders to the amount of 5000 were is
sued to L A Taylor on bis account al
lowed at this session.
On motion Of sup. Holt the clerk was
instructed to procure blank orders.
On motion adjourned till A.. NJ.
FIFTH DAY, NOV. Is.
Board met pursuant to adjournment.
Minutes were read and approved.
Sup Holt moved to instruct the Clerk
to make out the per diem and mileage of
the members for services at the special
meeting in August last.
Motion prevailed,
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r. s II II A V.

Came to the subscriber, on or about the first
day of Nuv., 1861, plir of work oxen; one
a light red, with long, sharp horns. inclining
upwards, supposed to be six years old tho
other of large size. with dark cides and red
dish brown back, short stubbed horns. left
hind foot white, supposed to be eight years
old. No flesh marks on either.
J. G. McMURPHY.
Clifton, Wis, Nov. sc, 1861. n3lw3
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-12-11

ley, Hodges, Yorngman, Holt, Whitney
Akers, Quimby, Williams, Copp, Cheney
and Schazcr, present.
Minutes read and approved.
Sup Minor took his seat.
Sup Holt moved to grant the commit
tee on Finance leave to withdraw until
tho evening session, and the motion pro-
vailed.
Sup Fertig took his seat.
John L Dale appeared hefore the
Board, and on leave, asked that tho tax
es on the N E quarter of section Is in
town 20 range IS. be cancelled on the
sale book in the office of the Clerk of the
Board of Supervisors.
On motion Of Sup Quimby, the mat
ter was referred to committee on accounts
Orders were issued as follows:
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-12-11

Sup. Hurley, com. to ascertain if any
portion of account No. 9 bad been paid,
made verval report stating that part of
said account was audited and paid at the
March session.
Sup. Hurley moved to allow $3.50
on account No. 9. Sup. Cheney moved
to amend by allowing S4O,l5, and the
amendment was lost. The question then
recurring on the original motion, Sup.
Williams moved to amend by deducting
$3.50, and the amendment was lost
The question then recurring on the origi-
nal motion to allow SIS, so, it prevailed.
Sup Copp offered the following pre-
amble and resolution which were adopt
ed:-
WHEREAS, 1t appears from the records
iu the county Clerks office that the sw4
of sci of section 20, township 26, range
10, was sold April 18th, 1858, for de-
linquent taxes Of 1857. and
WHEREAS, 1t further appears that in
defaul. of the same, or any part thereof,
| having been redeemed from said sale, q
tax deed has been issued duly executed
and delivered, to Selah Strickland upon
the said land, and
WHEREAS, 1t further appears of after
date that receipt from j S Ayres,
county Treasurer, for the taxes of 1857
on the said land has been exhibited to o
Strahl, county Clerk, now therefore
Resolved, That the county Treasurer
be, and he is hereby, instructed to pay
back to the said Selah Strickland the
sum of six dollars and fihv cents, as
costs of certificate surrendered and ex-
pense of procuring said deed; provided
the said S Strickland shall execute and
deliver to Pierce County quit claim
| deed of the land above described.
Sup Copp offered the following reso-
luton, which was adopted:
Resolved, That the sum of ten dollars
be hereby appropriated 10 procure new
seal for the County Board of Supervls-
ors, and that an order for that purpose
be drawn and placed in the hands of
o Strahl, whose duty it shall be to car
nv out the object of this resolution, and
that the County Treasurer is hereby re-
quested to cash said order.
The following resolution offered by
Sup Cox, was adopted:
RESOLVED, That the sum of fifty dol
lars be appropriated for the purpose of
procuring irewood, and defraying other
expenses incident to the keeping of the
court room and county offices in repair,
and furnishing ary articles that may be
needed for SAID room; the same to be
placed in the hands of Osborn Strahl, to
be expended at his discretion in accord
ancc with this resolution.
The following accounts were read and
referred.
No. 40. ] c Button, $40 u
Al. S A Porter, l9 So
40. | Foster, 9 SO
43. ] R Freeman, Is 80
A. Wilson Kinney,
On motion, adjourned till 8 o'clock to-
morrow morning.
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The following report of the Drainage
Fund Commissioner was read and re-
ferred -
TO tie County Board Of Supervisors:
William Howes, Drainage Commissioner,
IN account with Pierce county. DIR.
To funds rs per report of last
year, 1891 SO
| further report that no funds have
been received by me from tue county
treasurer during the past year.
WIN. HowEs,
Drainage Com.
A communication from VIM. H.
Smith, in relation to Mrs. Young, the
wife of volunteer. who does not reside
in Pierce county, was read and referred
to special committee, appointed by the
Chair, consisting of Sups Quimby,
Schaser, and Fertig.
Sup Fertig appeared and took his
seat.
Sup Holt offered and read petition
to set off new town to be called Ellis
worth, which was received and referred
TO appropriate committee.
Account No. 2, of R. A. Green,
against the county for services, was read
and referred to appropriate committee.
The following accounts were also read
AMI referred
No. 8. G. E. Young.
4. J. NJ. Mckee.
5. d. :. Cheney.
6. B. F. Pierce.
Z. J. G. Button.
s. VIM. Howes.
9. City of Prescott.
10. o. S,rahl.
II. Lewis uekmaster.
II. j. L. Dale.
Is. David McPilson.
IA. Elizabeth Pumpkin.
Is. Ednah Thing.
l6. A. B. Hawley.
II. E. R Billings.
Sup Minor appeared and took his
seat.
Sup Cox moved that the chair ap
point Committee of Three to examine
the law touching the county Superin
tendent, and report the amount OF
salary necessary to be provided for by
this Board.
The Chair appointed Sups Cox, vii
Hams, and Whitney as such committee
Sup Whitney moved that person be
hired to cut wood for fire, for the present
session of the Board.
The motion carried, and, on motion,
the Chair was appointed committee
to carry the above into effect.
On motion of Sup Minor, the Bard
adjourned till s O'Clock to morrow morn
ing.
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THIRD DAY.

THIRD DAY.
Nov. 1.-THE board met pursuant
to adjournment. Minutes read and ap-
proved.
Orders were issued to the amount OF
500 to John L. Dale on his account al
lowed at this session.
Sup. Copp moved to authorize the
Chairman and Gle rk to issue orders to
the amount of sl25, to pay the Clerk
his quarters salary past due.
Sup Cox moved to amend by adding,
and Dist. attorneys quarter $3.50 past
due, and the amendment was carried.
The question then recurring on tho
motion rs amended, it was adopted.
Sup Copp offered the following reso-
luton, which was adopted.
Resolved That orders issue to Messrs.
Jay q White, attorneys, for the sum of
S43, 80 to satisfy costs in the case of Ma
son Stone, ct. al, against the Board of
Supervisors of Pierce County, in which
preliminary Judgment has been render
ed by the Circuit Jadge against the said
Board for costs, and said orders when
issued to be left in the hands of the Clerk
of the Board, to be handed over to the
parties to whom issued so soon rs the re-
cord of said judgment is satisfied and said
said suit dismissed.
On motion of Sup Copp, the account OF
A II Young was taken up, and on leave,
withdrawn by H A Jay.
The following accounts were present
ed and referred.
No 33 A list Of accounts for services
making election returns.
"a Jas Akers 500,
IS do 14,7O
SO Clerk of Cont 7,
On motion of Sup Hurley, account no
l6 of A B HawIey was take up and with
drawn by consent.
On motion account No. II of E. r.
on leave withdrawn.
On motion account No. 8, of tho city
of Prescott, was taken from the table.
On motion Sup. Hurley was appoint
ed n committee to ascertain if any por-
ton of the above bill had been paid.
On motion Of Sup. Copp the resolu-
tiun passed at the March session of the
board. 1861, making provision for bull
ding a cistern at the Jail IN Prescott, was
rescinded; and Sup. Cheeny was ap-
pointed committee to inform L. r.
Smith of the fact.
On motion adjourned till P. N.
Evening Session.
The beard met pursuant to adjourn
ment. The minutes were read and
adopted.
The following accountr were read and
referred
No. 81 J Youngman $500
SO p Misgen 2,O2
80 p nj Simon 2,O2
II Returned as corrected and
referred.
Sup. Miner, of committee on accounts,
returned accounts which were disposed
of as follows
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-12-11
ESTR AY.

Came into my enclosure the 25th day OF
November, black stag, tive years old the 4th
of next March. The owner is requested to pay
charges and take him away.
N. OTTMAN.
Trimbelle, Dec. 3, 1861.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-12-11
ESTRAY.

Came into my enclosure about the 18th OF
Nov, three year old steer, red, white spot on
his head, little white on his belly, white
spots on his hind feet and one Topped horn,
The owner is requested to pay charges and
take him away. FRED MERKORD.
Oak Grove, December Sd. 1861.
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Sup Minor, of Committee on Ac-
counts, reported back the following,
which were disposed off,
No. 2. r. S. Green, 81 90, allowed in
full. -
3. c. E. Young, $50 20,
4. j. NJ. Mckee, 81 90; referred
back for correction.
IL. J. L. Dale, $42s 244; allowed
in full.
S. D 8 Cheney, 81 l6.
1t was moved to allow So on this
bill. Sup Copp moved to amend by al
lowing 81 l6 in place of 50, and the
amendment prevailed.
The question then recurring on the
motion as amended, it was carried.
No. 6. F Pierce 81 "a.
1t was moved to allow 50. Sup Copp
moved to amend by adding 50. And
the ayes and noes were taken as follows
Ayes, Sups Akcrs, Copp, Cheney,
Fertig, Minor, Quimby, Schascr, VIII
liams, and YoungmaI-9.
Noes, Sups Cox, Hodges, Hurley, ard
Holt.
The amendment was carried.
And the question recurring on the
II otion rs amended, it was adopted.
No. Z. J C Button STOP "a; on motion
referred back to be itemized.
8. VIM Howes &c. on motion OF
Sup Cox, reterre! back for corn.
9. City of Prescott STA so; Sup
Hurley moved to disaIow.
The motion was withdrawn by con-
sent.
On motion of Sup Copp, the bill was
laid on the table for future action.
10. 0 Strahl 81 so; alI'd in full
IL. Lewis Buckmaster SO; Sup
Cox moved its return for correc-
ton, and the motion prevailed.
Is. David McPilson 50; allowed in
full.
IA. Elizabeth Pumpkin 81;
Is. Ednah Thing So 25;
l6. A B Hawley $14; moved tc
lay on the table, and prevailed.
II. E r Billings So 60; returned
for correction.
IS. A H Young $50; laid on table
10. Jas Akers $14 40; allowed IL
full.
90. Jas Akers 81 25;
81. S A Green so 81; returned
for correction.
%. ! J Smith 50 %;
%. Il A 81 G w Truman $40
allowed.
"a. A Huddlest or IS; allowed.
On motion of Sup Cox, the Chairman
and Clerk were requested to fill GU
some orders for j L Dale at their EARL
est convenience.
On motion, adjourned till O'Clock
tomorrow morning.