The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-11-26

very clear, and that our Government
ought TO seize the rebel Commissioners
is too clearly established to admit of
much argument.
RoLLA, Nov. 21.-Advices from the
Southwest are to the effect that Price has
abandoned his position at Cassvile, and
is moving toward his old camp at Neo-
sho
About 1000 of his army, under Gen.
Harris, were on the Kansas line, directly
west OF Carthage, with the evident inten.
ton OF entering that Stale.
Gen. Lowry was in that vicinity with
about 5000 infantry, and it is not i'm
probable that an engagement will take
place between his and Harris's forces.
1t is reported that there is camp of
600 Cherokee Indians in Nc Gee, Kansas.
The rebel Stale Legislature, in session
at Neosho, had passed an ordinance Of
secession, uniting the State with the
Southern Couiederacy, and electing Gen
Rains one OF the Senators 10 the Confed-
crate Congress.
1t was said that Gen. Frost, of Camp
jackson notoriety, would take command
OF Gen. RAINS division in the rebel army.
WASHINGTON. Nov. 2O-At the sup
per to George D. Prentice, last night.
Secretary Cameron reiterated his opinion
thai, AS last resort, we ought 10 arm ev-
cry man that desires to strike for human
liberty.
Secretary Smith said that the Admin.
lstratlon contemplated no such policy.
Slaves escaping from the rebels might be
secured as they have been heretofore,
within the lines of the army, but it was
not intended to arm them. If twenty
millions OF freeman could not, single han
ded, subdue this rebellion, it would be a
disgrace to them and they ought to give
up The contest.
Robert j. Walker and Senator Dougal
followed in the same strain.
Mr.. Prentice was embarrassed by the
discussion.
The occasion forms the principal topic
OF conversation to-day, the same differ.
ence OF opinion obtaining elsewhere.
Special to the Chicago Evening Journal
CAIRO, Nov. 13.
IL has been ascertained that the loss
on the rebel side, at the battle at Bel
mont, is 261 killed, 427 wounded and
27S missing.
There is great Indignation felt here
against the Chicago Tribune for publish
ing false reports OF the battle at Belmont
Major Nc Clarken, who was wounded
at Belmont, died to-day at / O'clock
The funeral took place at 4 this p. m.
MILWAUKEE, Nov. l6.-There is no
doubt but that the entire Republic an I'm
ion State ticket is elected.
JEFFERSON CRY, Nov 22.-Passeny-
ers by the train from the West report
that the rebels burnt Warsaw, night be-
fore last, to prevent its being used as
winter quarters for our troops. The in.
'elIigence reached Syracuse just before
the train arrived, and is considered reia-
bic. A quantity of Government stores
was burned.
A train OF eighty wagons, with An es-
cort OF Two hundred men, left Sedalia n
few days ago for Leavnworth. A mes
senger reached Sedala at twelve clock
last night, announcing that they bad been
attacked near Knob Noster bv FIVE hun
bred rebels, and the train captured.
Refugees continue to arrive here in
crowds, many in a most destitute condi
ton.
TT MONROE. Nov 22.-Several regi-
ments have arrived here from Baltimore
and Annapolis during the last twenty.
four hours. and Old Point has assumed
an unusually busy appearance
Formidable preparations are being
made for active operations, where, has
not yet been disclosed
The ferry boats in the Roads are kept
heavily armed.
Gen. Butler came on from Washing
ton, this morning, and spent the day at
Old Point, the Rip Raps, and Newport
News. He vii, proceed 10 Baltimore to-
night
London, 8M.-The Paris Debats, on
Mexican affairs, says the powers at the
commencement are 10 endeavor TO impose
a suspension of arms on the bellgerent
parties in Mexico. They undertake moi,
t. occupy any part oil her territory and to
obtain no exclusive advantage from Mex
leo. England gave up the condition
which she wished inserted in the treaty,
namely: That the three powers should
pledge themselves not to accept the
throne Of Mexico for any Pritce of their
reigning family. il tie monarchial form
prevails tie powers pledge themselves
not to use Intervention for the profit of
any Prince in particular.