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The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-04-16

HARR1sBuReH, April l2.-The war
bill passed both houses tonight. without
amendment. 1t has been signed by the
Governor.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-04-16

BALTIMORE, April l2.-The war news
is received With regret, and general sym
pa'hy with the Government is expressed
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-04-16
Iowa Railroads.

Less than five years ago there was not
a mile of railroad in this State. Now we
have seven roads, with an aggregate Of
$50 miles:
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-04-16

A piece Of land was recently sold IN
London at the rate of 3 ,9oo,ooo per
sore.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-04-16

The Guardian is the official Paper
Of Buchanan County, and haVin z
a nluch Larger Circulation than any
other Paper published therein, is
the II, ost Valuable to resident or non-
resident property hOiderss and is also
the bess medium for Advertisers.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-04-16
.CLOTHI N G.,
FURNISHING GOODS,
HATS AND CAPS OF THE BEST AND
LATEST STYLES.

LATEST STYLES.
ALSO,
A Fine Assortment Of Piece Goods.
business, an purchase Goods for Cash, / am
able TO sell at large per cent below any in
my line West Of Chicago.
Please call and examine my stock of Goods.
and prices will be satisfactory to all who wish
good article for little money.
Don't forget the place, in the
Merchants Exchange, next door to Planes Hardware Sore
Come one, come all, before purchasing else
where. L. WILSON,
Geo. Rosenthaii, Agt.
Cutting and Repairing done on Reasonable Terms
Independence, April 9. 1861.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-09-18

similar extracts from the public speeches Of SEw-
ARD, GIDDIscs. SuNSER and other great lights of
the Republican party, to prove that they contem-
plated with complacency the disruption Of the
Union. or, in the language of Gov BANGS, Gin a
certain state of circumstances, 10 let slide"
But a sudden change has taken place in the
minds of these individuals All at once they
have become impressed with the great value of
the Union. They are no longer willing that
it should be sundered, but express a de-
termination to exhaust all the treasure and
blood of the nation, If need be, to maintain
it. The very state Of circumstances which they
could tolerate but few years back, they now
dign punishment. What marvellous revolution
What sudden conversioni The Union haters,
the very men who said ''the Constitution of the
United States is a league with hell and 4 cove
nant with DEATH" have become suddenly con-
verted as was SAUL of Tarsus. Instead of being
willing to let the Union slide, let all the States
that will go depart in peace, they now desire to
maintain it at any cost at any sacrifice of men and
money. Are we not right then in saying that if
this war is attended with no other good, it will
awaken, or rather it has awakened. a reverence
for the Constitution and the Union which augurs
well for the future permanancy Of the Govern
ment if we succeed in preserving it in its integ-
rity and purty-if we save it from the destruc
ton which now threatens it. If this love for
the Constitution and the Union had burned
as brightly as it should have done in the
heart of every citizen, the present terrible
fratricdal war would never have occurred
Even if our Republican friends had an
nounced last winter in an authoritative form, as
they have since done, that they we're not in
huenced with "the purpose of overthrowing or
interfering with the rights established institu
tons of the States. but to defend and maintain
the supremacy ofthe Constitution and to preserve
the Union, with all the dignity, equality, and
rights of the several States unimpaired," we
should not have been compelled to witness the
array of one section of heretofore common
country against another in deadly strife. Where
then rests the responsibility of the present state
of affairs? Do not the Republicans, BY adopting
the resolutions we have quoted, acknowledge it
is with theml
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-09-18
WEEKLY SENTINEL.
WEDNESDAY, ...........sEPTEMBER IS



We publish this morning speech delivered by
Hon. JOIN PETIT in Tippecanoe county, the
3Oth day Of August, on the present aspect ofpub-
lie affairs. Mr.. Petit for a long period exer-
cised leading influence in the politics and public
policy Of Indiana and for that reason, besides
the intrinsic merits they may possess, we give his
remarks. Mr.. PETIT, while not agreeing with
the political sentiments of the Administration, re
cognizes Mr.. LINCOLN as the representative of the
Government, and as good citizen he feels bound
to sustain the Government aud render obedience
TO its constituted authorities and its laws. He is
for the vigorous prosecution of the war until
those in rebellion ask for terms and peace, then
he is willing to make any honorable adjustment
of the existing grievances or protection for
the anticipated difficulties of those who
thought either or both sufficient cause
to seek forcible remedy. The speech of Mr..
PETIT is somewhat pedantic and superciIious.
While we defer to his great sagaci,y and wisdom
and give him due credit for his reverence for the
powers that be. we would suggest that in this
Democratic country the people are in the habit of
thinking for themselves and they judge of the
acts and opinions of venerable Presidents and
Cabinets and sage Judges more by their intrinsic
merit than the sources from which they come.
Mr. PETIT is disposed to look unfayorably upon
this peculiar feature in Democratic institutions
one likely to render Government unstable and
insecure. We are inclined to think that Mr..
PETIT has decided partiality for strong cen
trail Government. and that he would favor the e.
u III
do not think the people are yet prepared for such
arevolution, but state of anarchy can grow out
of the present war which may make such a change
necessary to give adequate security and protec-
ton to property and life.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-09-18

We are happy to notice that the present ext
gency of our public affairs is having one good eff
feet if no other. 1t has developed strong
Union sentiment from those it was least expected.
All who are acquainted with the political history
of the country during the last thirty years, can
not fail to remember that certain class of poll
tcians have been busy calculating the value of
the Union, and the conclusion with them was
that they did not desire its perpetuaiion unless
slavery was abolished. These men attempted to
demonstrate that the States which tolerated
slavery were a burden to those that did not, and
that therefore separation was desirable. We
could reproduce any quantity of arguments to
that end, If it necessary to sustain our posi-
ton, but it is not. the fact is known to all who
are versed in public affairs. We will. however,
give two extracts from the speeches of men who
occupy high position in the Republican party
to illustrate the disloyalty to the Union which
has been prevalent for years. Governor BANKS,
of Massachusetts, who was Speaker of the House
of Representatives IN 1856, and who is now a
Major General under the appointment of Mr.
LINCOLN in a speech delivered in Maine in 1855
said:
Although am not one of that class of men
who cry for the preservation o, the Union; though
am ruling, ia a certain State Of circumsfa noes
TO let IL slide, have no fear for its perpetuaton
But let me say, if the chief object of the people
of the country be to maintai1 and propagate
chattel property in man-in other words human
slavery-fhis Union can not and ought not 10
stand
Still later, in 1856, in speech in Massachu.
sets, we find Mr.. BANKS turning prophet, and
predicting military dictatorial government
in this country He had no faith in the stability
of Stree institutions He said:
| ] can conceive Of time when this Constitu,
.on shall not be in existence ,chep zoe shall hart
an absolute military Government transmitted from
age to age, with men at its head who are made
rulers by military commission or who claim an
hereditary right to govern those over whom they
are placed. +
Hon. john p. HALE. United States Senator
and long leading member Of the Republican
and opposition parties, in speech in the Senate
few years ago said:
Let the consequences be what they may am
willing TO place myself upon the great principle
o. human right; to stand where the Word of God
AID my, own conscience concur in placing me,
and there bid defiance to all consequences. And
in the end, If this Union, bound as it Is to the
hearts of the people by so many endearing asso-
Citations, has no other principle of cement than
the blood of human slavery, let Il sunder.
We might 60 on almost indefinitely and quote
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-09-18
Indiana Legion

We notice in many parts of the State, espe
cially in the counties bordering upon the Ohio
river, military companies are being organized
session of the Legislature The object in view
is for home protection and home defense. A good
deal of alarm is felt in the Southern part of the
State in reference the present aspect of affairs
in Kentucky. 1t is altogether probable that the
difficulties which have occurred in Missouri may
be re enacted in Kentucky. In that event, the
border towns may suffer from marauding parties,
unless their citizens have some adequate means
for protection. And to secure this effectively,
there must be organization, system and dis
cipline These objects can be attained by
organizing military companies under the militia
law. By this MEANS also, large number of
citizens who not, without great sacrifices, vol
unteer in the army for the war, in case of emer
gencies like those to which we have referred, can
render important public service. If there should
be an invasion of the State, or trouble upon our
Southern borders, a large body of military well
drilled and equipped, could be rapidly concen-
trated, through the agency of the railroads, at
any given point from all parts of the State. We
most sincerely hope that no such emergency may
arise, but it is better to be prepared for whatever
may occur for we know not what danger day
or an hour may develop. We have already
stated that Major Love has received the appoint
ment of Major General in this service, and
will Immediately organize the divisions in the
south western part of the State He is thorough
ly educated military man, and is gentleman of
prudence and sagacty-the right man i'm the
right place. The military spirit Of our people is
thoroughly aroused and we expect that the Indi-
ana Legion will be soon organized for the pur-
poses expressed in the law. In the present an
archcal state of the public mind the legion may
also become an important agency in suppressing
instructions and mobs, and protecting individual
and public property from violence at the hands
of the lawless, evidences of what may occur from
such sources, have already had. and which
will probably increase if the war should be of
long continuance.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-09-18

cient, not only for thesc purposes, but for the
prompt payment OF all demands on account Of
extraordinary expenditures
twill be seen at a glance, that not only ie the
whole property Of the country pledged for the in
teresf and final reimbursement Of the loan, but
that an adequate and specific proportion Of the
annual production is set apart BY taxation for the
redemption Of this pledge. Prompt payment be
yond a contingency is thus insured. Nor can
this taxation be thought great, when compared
with the magnitude OF the objects of the contest.
or with the amount of property and production.
The objects are Union. Permanent peace and
security nc home and respect abroad are imperiled
by this unproyOked rebellion. The intelligence
of the people at once comprehends their magui-
tude. They rise above party-they belong 90 no
administration-they concern the whole country
during all time under every administration, and
IN every relation, foreign or domestic And the
means Tor the attainment Of these great objects
can be readily supplied from the property and
productions of the country. The real and per
sOnal values OF the United States reach the vast
aggregate of $4,000. 600 900, and in the States
now loyal TO the Union, this aggregate is sll, :
900 900 600
The yearly surplus earnings of the loyal people
are estimated by intelligent persons conversant
with such investigations at more than 800 000.-
OOO, while the well considered Judgment of mill
tary men of the highest rank aud repute warrant
the confident expectation that if the war is prose
cuted with energy, courage and skill II NAV be
brought TO a termination before the close of the
next spring, in which event the cost be. ond the
revenue will hardly exceed the $3.50, 900 600 loan
authorized by Congress- and with a due economy
in all branches of the public service. not more
than the total expenditures of Great Britain or
France in years Of peace.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-09-18
The President Censures Fremont,s
Proclamation.

The President has issued an order stating that
he regards the clause in Gen. FREMoSr's procla-
nation relative the confscation of property and
liberation of slaves as being Objectionable for its
nOn-conformity to the act of Congress passed the
9Th of last August, and requiring that it shall be
modified, held and construed to conform thereto.
This regard as an exceedingly important step,
and one in the right direction. 1t is the first in
dication we have seen of a conservative policy on
the part of the Administration ard it will give
confidence and strength to the true Union senti-
ment of both the North and the South tbs said
that the President signed the "act to confiscate
property used for insurrectonary purposes" with
great reluctance, and il row seems he is de-
termined that it shall not be so construed as to in
te-fere with the Constitutional rights of the cti-
a pretext to justify scheme for the
emancipation of negro property in the slave
States. IL appears that Gen. FRENoSr was first
requested by letter 70 modify his proclamation as
indicated, but he desired the President to make
an open order for its modification. This the
President has had the nerve to do. We honor
him for his bodness and frmness in this rega I'd,
and it gives the country every assurance that the
object Of the war is solely for the restoration
OF the Union. under the Constitution. He will
now draw TO him moral support for his Admin
istration which il has not yet had, and thus add
to his ability to prosecute the war with in
creased vigor, upo, basis which will satisfy the
conservative men of the nation who have its true
interests at heart 1t viii, also, have the effect
to develop Union sentiment in the seeded
States, which will hasten the settlement of the
pending difficulties of the country We sincerely
hope that the President will have the firmness to
follow in the course indicated in his order for the
modification Of FRExoSr's proclamation. But
what becomes of the Path Finder3 Will he sub
nit 70 the censure Of the President after bis proc
lanlation had the approval Of a great many of the
leading Republican papersf Or is he so tied
down by his friends, who hope 70 reapa large
profit from his present position, that he will be
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-09-18
origin and object of the NO.Party
MOyemen

Mr. Consul General GIDDNes has been publish
ing letter setting forth the object, origin and
cret history of the no-party movement. 1t APP
pears from Mr.. GrDDINGs' narrative, that the no
party party was conceived in Washington. and it
was appointed to first see light at the opening of
the fall campaign. We quote from Mr. GIDDlNGs'
letter, addressed to Elk Governor VANCE, of Ohio:
AT moment, apparently more important than
any other in our history, we are called on to turn
aside from the support of the war now raging, to
form new political party. to abandon the AID
ministration whom we have elected, the principles
on which the Union was founded, and unite in
new political organization, without avowing any
cause for so extraordinary a movement, or assert
ing any principles or fundamental truth as the
basis of this new party
And as they retired tom Congress, they united
in recommending the disarmament of the friends
who elected them to ofce-the surrender of the
principles on which they were elected--and that
we unite in conglomerate party with slave catch
ers and those who set our doctrines at defiance.
Mr.. GrDDISes testi6es that this no-party party
projected and concocted, as it is now about to
be set in motion, by Republican members of
Congress. on the basis of a"surrender of princi-
PIES" a union with slave catchers" and the
without asserting any principles of fundamental
truth" 1t is all to be negative there is to be no
common bond, according to the original program
me, excepting vague agreement that the men,
bers OF the no-party party are to "abandon,'' re-
pud'afe and surrender the principles" which they
had hitherto respectively professed That is the
programme; we shall see how faithfully it will be
observed.
/ MIR. GIDDISGs says further:
Il think 1t now too late to regain the b,cb
moral position which was held two weeks since
ine pusillanimity of Congress has lost MS the
sympathy oil other nations, and paralyzed the
commence OF our army and of the people. and if
tne ADVICE now given by that body be carried ont.
must result IN the permanent dissolution of the
Umon And ii the rebels succeed, they will owe
their triumph to the inefficiency Of Congress"
That is Republican testimony. Its volunteer
ed by one Of the strongest men of that organiza-
ton; and till becomes Republicans to impeach
their own witness. 800
There is no doubt that the predominant reason
which impelled the Republican Congressman to
FREEDOM their party to destruction was the fact
that its name had become so odious as to render
a successful Administration impossible under its
auspices. And hence they sagaciousy provided
for neU mann. while taking care to maintain the
control Of the new organization. 1t may so hap
pen that they viii fail to realize this most cher
isbed object Of all their scheming.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-09-18
what IN Union Paper in Western vir.
ginio Says.

The Daily Press, published in Wheeling, in
Western Virginia is one of the ablest Union pa
pers to be found in any State. 1t thus aludes in
fridays issue to the efforts of the Republicans
to force the Democracy into a coalition with them
under the pain of being classed as traitors:
UNyusT-The New York Tribune not content
with throwing fire brand into its own party, and
thus attempt to disrupt the Cabinet, now and then
attempts to create division in the ranks of the
Democratic party of the Empire State. Instead
of devoting its energies and efforts to unite all in
the support of the Government it seems to be bet
ter pleased in the groveling pursuit of creating
dissension and disturbance. In its issue of the
4th inst it holds the following language:
"Henceforth there can only be two parties in
this country-the party of the Union, the war
and the integrity of the Republic on one side, and
the party of the great Southern conspiracy on the
other
at is for the Democratic convention, which
meets to-day at Syracuse, to decide to phich of
these hostile parties it will attach itself Hitherto
its official leaders have shown disposition to
take, so Car as prudence would permit, the side
of JEFF Davis and his associates in the nefari-
Gus scheme for destroying the Government and
and Constitution, and breaking the Nation to
pieces"
This is unjust, because untrue. While there
are some in that great State, as in other North
ern s ates who manifest an utilization with the
Southern Confederacy, by crying out "peace'' ON
terms of humiliation, vet the great mass Of De-
mocracy in Ne,c York, as tceH as in other States,
rare for the Constitution and the Union uncondi-
tionaly They advocate the cause of the Union.
because they love the Union, and not with the
sordid motives that generally actuate Massa
Greeley'--the promotion of self Where are the
toiIing masses of this once proud partyy The edi-
tor of the Tribune will find them where he will
neuer find courage to go-in the ranks of the 10y
al army.
We should like to see what answer the Tn
bune, or any other Republican paper. can make
to this pointed rebuke from a Border State Union
paper ~ q.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-09-18

compelled TO submit to this rebukel We know
that his removal and the substitution of General
MEles in his command. viii be hailed with delight
by those who know and appreciate the two men,
and give confidence in the prudent, economical,
and successful management of the intended ope-
rations of the army of the West We think that
Fremont issued his proclamation with an eve to
the Presidency. regardless whether the Admins
tration sustained him or not, and that in either
event it would give him the sympathy of the
abolition sentiment of the country. Such is the
patriotism of many engaged in the war.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-09-18

Amy FARM. Sent. Eth. 1851

- m a -AnAs wi Pc 'eh5 AOoAs
JoHS FIrcH, ESQ.,, Madison, lid.
Nv Dear SI:-In reply to your favor of the
20th Just received, | have to say that | have
been personally acquainted with Mr.. Lincoln for
more than twenty years, he having been at that
time prominent merchant of your city, where
was then residing. and was just entering on my
career of life. He did me the favor to employ
me as his attorney, and attended generally to
his legal business.
The letter TO which you refer is no doubt gen.
uine | have no recollection OF writing IT, but
if Mr. Lincoln SAYS | did, then | am entirely
satisfied of the fact, for am quite sure | would
have given, as a matter of course, just such let
ter of introduction to any friend who had asked
it. So much for the letter.
You say the impression is sought TO be created,
on account of this letter. that am in completely
with the Southern rebellion. / have so little re-
gard-ndeed, such utter contemplation abOli-
tionism, which is seeking, by every means in its
power, to "crush OUT every man who dares to
dissent from the policy il prescribes, that il it
were merely to satisfy the corrupt partisans of
that doctrine, would not take the trouble of de-
nying, attempting to counterfeit this impress
sion. But for your sake, and the sake of such
old, tried friends as yeu think it due to myself
to say that i am, and always have been. for pre-
serving the integrity of this Union. / la
boring zealously for its preservation, when these
men, who are now so camorous for its mainten-
ance, were willing to ''let IL Slide" rather than
abate one iota of their unconstitutional doctrine
of inequality; and no man regrets more than L
the present condition of public affairs, is
anxious to see peace, unity and fraternity resto-
red. do not believe the policy of this Admin
istration is calculated to produce such results
so far from it, the inevitable tendency of its
measures is, in my opinion, to render the disrup-
4. In AID
have opposed, and so long my present. convic-
tons last, shall continue to oppose the entire
ervice policy of the Government. | hope this
may be satisfactory to my friends; for my enc
mics, L care not. Sincerely yours. &c,
j. ID. BRIGHT