The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-12-10

is flooded with ten dollar counterfeit notes
on the Waterbury Bank, State of Connec
lcut. They are executed equal TO the
original.
BosToN, Nov. 29.-The eleven Ken
tuckians released from Fort Warren, be-
ing destitute of money, were to-day sent
home at the expense of the city OF Bos-
| ton.
Samuel B. Skinner, of New Bedford,
was convicted OF flung out SLAYER and
sentenced to pay $4,000 and confinement
in Jail FIVE years.
BALTIMORE, Dec. 4.-The Maryland
Legislature organized to-day by electing
Mr.. Barry Speaker of the House, and Mr..
Godbrough President of the Senate.
The Governor message was transmitted.
1t is eminer,y loyal and patriotic. He
says he has convened the Legislature in
special session in order that they may, at
once, perform clearly the express will of
the people, by taking such steps as seem
most effective to vindicate the honor and
loyalty OF the State by undong as far as
possible,a and remedy, the evils of the leg
lslalion of their predecessors. He urges
measures for the payment of the States
portion of the National tax Tor the expen-
ses of the war. He says, the rebellion
must be put down, no matter at what
cost, and our State must bear her share !;
and he hopes il will be done with no mig
gard hand. He urges a loan for the pur-
pose also that it is due TO lhe pride of
the House that immediate provisions be
made for raising and equipping our quo
ia of volunteers for the war. He also
recommends Legislation for the summary
punishment OF persons in Maryland who
shall be convicted of aiding, or abetting,
in any manner those who are in arms
against the government.
ST. LOUIS, Dec. 5.-Gen Halleck has
issued lengthy general order with a ref
srence TO the affairs of this department,
the principal points Of which are as fol-
lows:
Lieut.. Col. B. G. Farrar has been ap-
pointed Provost Marshal, and General Of
the Department. Commanding officers
Of districts, posts, and corps are directed
to arrest and place in confinement all
persons in arms against the United States,
or who give aid, assistance, or encour-
agement 10 the enemy. All property be-
longing to such persons which can be
9 used by the army, will be taken possess
ion of for that purpose. and all other
3 property will be examined by board OF
officers and sold acco riding to army reg
ulations. All persons found in disguise,
as pretended oval ciizens, or under
! other false prelensions, within our lines,
giving information to, or communicating
with, the enemy, will be arrested and shot
as spies.
All persons not commissioned or enlis-
ted in the service of the so called Confed
crate States who commit acts ofhoslillies,
! will not be treated as prisoners of war,
, but punished as criminals and be shot or
severely punished
Thousands of Union men who have
been driven from their homes are now
finding their way into this city. The
Provost Marshals are directed to ascer-
tain the condition of persons so driven
) from their homes. and under the military
law of retaliation, quarter them in houses
feed and clolhe them at the expense Of
avowed secessionists, who, although they
do not themselves rob and plumber, give
such acts Of the rebels.
New YORK, Dec 3-A dispatch was
Yesterday received from Washington
ordering the 18th regiment of N. Y
volunteers, Col. Dodge, now in camp at
Governors Island, 10 proceed to Fort
Pickens.
RoLLA, Mo, Dec. 3-Major Bowen.
who left there Saturday last with 100
cavalry from Gen. Wymans brigade
in search of the notorious marauding
rebel Freeman was at Salem last night.
About 8 o'clock this morning he was
attacked at that place by gang of reb
els under Coils. Freeman and Turner
and after sharp fight (the enemy hold
, ing one part of the town and our forces
another, the rebels were driven from the
= place and completely routed with loss
e of some 10 killed and 80 wounded, be-
: sides great many prisoners. Among
. the latter WAS one Captain. Our loss is
!, about / 8 killed and wounded Major
Bowen holds the town. and reinforce
q menls have been sent him.
Fort MONROE, Dec. 5.-A dispatch
j. from Baltimore the 9th says flag OF true,
;, came down from Norfolk bringing sever
al passengers, but no news of any impor
,, lance.
n Gen. Wool also dispatched flag o
e truce for Norfolk with number OF Letters
r and clothing for the prisoners at Rich
d mond.
$, The steamer Illinois leaves for Por
d Royal with troops for Gen Sherman thi:
evening.
!. The Norfolk Day, Book of TO day con
II tains message from Gov. Lelc her, the
v main points of which are, his regret tha
Al Fort Monroe is not in the possession 0
Al the Confederate States.
The rebel congress at its session or
!, the Sd inst, passed resolution of thanks
Il to Gen. Sterling Price for his active SER
:. vice in Missouri.
, Gov. Lercher urges forward move
: ment. He says the banks Of The Potom