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The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-09-10
The Victory at Hatteras.

GE- In our telegraphic column will
be found an account Of brilliant yicto-
~ obtained by Commodore STRINGHAM
and Gen. BUTLER over the Secessionists
Of North Carolina, without the loss of a
single man. Two forts, large number
of cannon, and 700 prisoners, fell into
the hands of the Federal troops, and the
position obtained is one Of much impor-
lance, commanding an outlet from which
secession has sent forth priyateers 10 prey
upon our commerce, and whence they
have readily taken their prizes, and i'm
ported their contraband goods. This is
one Of the most decided victories Of the
campaign, and came opportunely to en-
courage the friends of the government.
The most gratifying feature OF it is the fact
that it has proven the truth of the oft-re.
peatod statements that there exists a great
amount Of loyalty to the general govern
ment throughout the State Hundreds
flock daily to the forts to take, unsolici-
ted, the oath of allegiance to the govern
ment. This shows, as the developments
in all the border States show, that the
loyal sentiment is still fondly cherished
by thousands, who, as the armies Of the
Union march Southwark, will form a
party sufficiently powerful with the coun-
tenance ofthe government, 10 crush out
secession, and bring the States back to
loyalty and devotion TO the old flag.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-09-10
CAMP Usage, Missouri,
. ~
EDITOR GUARDIAN

EDITOR GUARDIAN -
Fortune favors the brave" they
say, but am consoled by the thought
that there are exceptions to all general
rules, or should not have been placed
upon picket guard to-day, to withstand
the scorching rays of the sun. Compa-
MES B., c., E., and f., of the 9Th, are
at this post, for the purpose of guarding
the Usage Bridge, which has been twice
burned by the Secessionists. The bridge
is noble structure, quarter of mile
in length, we'll worth guarding. The 9TH
er portion Of the regiment are at Jeffer-
son City. We left there on Wednesday,
the 90, with three days rations, and ex-
pect to return tomorrow, as our time
will be out then, and some other compa-
MES will be called in our place At the
risk of being called particular, will say
that this is a miserable hole, where
"grim visaged" mosquitoes besct us at
every turn, and an army OF fleas are in
league with Claib jackson in trying to
drive us from the land. There is only
one redeeming feature here, and that is
the fruit, of which there are great guam
titles. Apples, peaches, and pears are
not considered luxury with US. There
can be no secession force near here, as
the country has been thoroughly travers-
ed by scouting parties. Yesterday l was
out on scout under Corporal Woodruff
We went up the Missouri several mil 5,
through the timber, to the plantation OF
an old Sccesher. Came in contact with
his orchard, but not with him. The or
chard. of course, was part of secession,
and putting large quantity of apples
under guard was doing our duty. We
saw one Of his negroes, who was mighty
free to express his opinion on the I'M
pending Crisis. He said he was thirty
FIVE years old, had lived where he was
ever since he was born, and withal ap.
peared TO like to be niger.
The boys are in excellent spirits, and
with two or three exceptions, are all well
Tuesday Uncle Sam furnished us pants
and caps toward our uniform, which was
very much needed by some of the com
panies. The Fifth Regiment receive
their pay to-day or on Monday next.
Yours, &c,
S. A. REED.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-09-10

to the Union than Iowa. Why should
Gov. k1RKwooD, then, be discarded
Why not vote for him, and thus effect.
ually crush out this party Of vile traitors
now standing in the temple, and having
possession of the affairs, of the Democra-
cy of the State To attempt to divide
the loyal vote, is TO assist the triumph OF
MASON, MAHoNY and the traitors. I'M
less you mean to help the sympathizers
with rebellion to the control of the State
vote with the Republicans for HARDWOOD
NEEDHAM and LOWE.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-09-10
JEFFERSON CRY, Mo. /
August 81, 1861.
FRIEND Rich
G. E. L.

FRIESD Rich:
In your last issue, THAT is, the
last received here, l noticed, among the
Geographic items, statement in regard
to our being fired into while coming up
the river This is great mistake. =
Tie much looked for pleasure of smell
ing "secesh" powder has not yet been
given US. After travelling nearly, or
quite, one thousand miles, and enduring
some, at least, of the privations Of SOL
dier's life, we have yet to tell that we
have had mary scratch Of "real fun. "
How soon we may is uncertain, but the
prospect is good at present
The mistake above mentioned occur
red in this wise while on our way up
the river, about fifty miles above here,
We met two steamers carrying the Fifth
Missouri Regiment Of three months Vol
unteers, whose time was out, and who
were going home. They said they had
been fighting all day, the rebels firing
from the timber which lines the shore,
and running away on any landing being
made for the purpose of engaging them.
The Fifth Missouri lost one man killed
and four or five wounded.
Not having any artillery, the only arm
with which TO repel such attacks with
effect, our officers deemed it best to re
turn here and send to ST. Louis for some.
On arriving at this place the next NOR
ming (Sunday, the 18th, J our orders 10
proceed TO Lexington were countermand-
ed, and we have remained here since
Tents have been distributed to six Com
panies Of our Regiment, Il. being one Of
the lucky ones. The other four being
quarered in houses.
The health of all Is good, and We are
as happy set Of fellows as you would
find on a summer day. Postage stamps
arc in great demand, many Of the boys
being utterly unable TO obtain any, and
therefore cannot write TO the 'girl they
left behind them" And in fact should
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-09-10

be very unwilling to narrate the manncl
in which dreg the one which will orna-
ment the outside of this letter. Moth.
ing is ever stolen, begged, or borrowed
here, but if man wants anything thai
is comeatable, he is sure to draw it.
The blankets furnished us are very
warm and comfortable, but no protection
against rain. Indeed the principles o.
capillary attraction are not better illus
trated by the sponge. Money is gener
ally looked upon as filthy lucre, unwor
thy the notice of "Jrave soldiers" We
have to day drawn each pair of pant:
and cap, also a canteen. The pant:
and cap are blue, and fair specimen o
swindling contracts, The gray ones are
generally much the worse for wear, ant
will soon be laid aside. I shall leave
mine off with regret, they being a per
petual reminder of scenes gone by, ant
dear friends far away.
But my letter is already too long, 81
long fear you will not find space for it
But if you will publish that part of i
relating to the killing, it will much oblig,
all of us, as we wish it to be distinct,
understood that we are all here.
Yours, &C.,
| O. ]. M FULLER.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-09-10

EE- Gen. GRANT, who supersedes
Gen. PRENTIss, has taken possession of
Paducah, Ky. lie found secession flags
flying in different parts of the city, to
welcome a southern army which has re-
Gently invaded Kentucky. Gen. GRANT,
by proclamation, informs the citizens
that he has come among them TO protect
them from the enemy which has taken
possession of Hickman and Columbus,
and is marching upon them. The I'M
natural neutrality of Kentucky cannot be
much longer observed.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-09-10
Reported Battle.
S. A. REED.

Gsv The Daily Union, of Dubuque,
received dispatch from Chicago yes.
terday, announcing that Col. MoSrGoM-
cry, of Kansas, had drawn Gen. RAINS
army into an ambuscade, captured OIL
dispersed his men, and made RAINS pris.
oner. The information was brought tc
Jefferson City by the postmaster al
Osceola. Other reports speak Of rumors
of battle, but the result is differently
given. How much truth there is in the
report we shall probably know in a day
or two.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-09-10
Correspondence of the Guardian.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3, 1861

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3, 1861.
FRIhND RTcu My correspondence
was interrupted last week by severe in
dispo8iton-a circumstance which oc-
casioned no loss to your readers, and
which you appreciated. probably, as
giving you more room for news items.
Indeed, there was nothing of any special
interest to communicate.
During the past week, however, quite
a number of stirring incidents have tran
spired, of Which the telegraph has al
ready apprised you. The brilliant Ma
val victory off the North Carolina coast
has filled our city with JOY. When the
news was received, so good was it, that
it was with difficulty believed. 1t was
very easy to see the difference on the
coun tenances of the Northern and South
ern sympathizcrs. One was radiant with
joy and hope, the other depressed with
emotions of fear and regret. This latter
class, however, to the honor Of the city
be it said, was very small proportion
of the population. 1t will be smaller a
month hence.
The proclamation Of Gen. Fremont in
Missouri, received here almost simulta
neously, was we'll received, and added tc
the general joy. Although an extreme
measure, it is regarded as necessary
and judicious one.
Army movements here are progress
ing in fine style. Gen. Nc Clellan, who
is SO busy that he cannot acknowledge
the compliment of a serenade, is con
stantly on the alert, and seems to be ben
ding his whole energies to his great
work. Those versed in military mat.
ters, say that the progress is wonderful,
and that Nc Clellan's consummate tact is
showing itself in all the arran gemenls OF
the grand army. God be praised, that
the country has a man who has the tai :
ent for this emergency, and who is SO
admirably fitted to lead the thousands OIL
patriots who have rushed to the defence
of the country.
had the pleasure of witnessing u
grand review by the President, on Sat
urday last, Of Gen. Bakers Brigade.
A great crowd was present, but / had The
good fortune to get a stand" within a
few feet of the President, and had a fine
opportunity to examine" him. His
dress was exceedingly plain his hat ia
black beaver) being, in such a connec
ton, positively shocking" His coun
lenance betrayed, very sensibly, the
great care and anxiety that rests upon
his mind. Amid all the "pomp and
circumstances of glorious" parade, bands
playing and colors flying, his features,
though occasionally lit up with a smile
Of hope, exhibited the same careworn ap-
pearance.
had the pleasure Of meeting our
friend Tom Drummond, at the " Nation
al, a few days ago. He is the same i'm
petuous, whole-souled fellow, and he en-
cages with his usual earnestness in thu
great struggle. lie makes a fine officer
and will do credit to our State.
There are quite a large number o
Iowans connected with the different de
partments here, civil and military. Fo
the first time in the history of the nation
the Northwest seems to be recognized il
the distribution of patronage, and here
after she is bound to be poWer in tn,
shaping of affairs.
G. E. L.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-09-10

T1y- One exhibitor at the Dubuque
County Fair, WM. LoNGwoRTu, exhibited
40 varieties of grated apples. SoLoS
LASGwoRTHy had 40 varieties of winter
apples. There were also many varieties
ofpears, plums, &c, the product of Du-
buque county. In the light Of this fact
why need we despair of raising fruit in
Northern Iowa
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-09-10

Rg" The telegraph, for the past two
or three days, has been chronicling the
death of JEFE DAVIS, with how much
truth we do not yet know. Our opinion,
however, is, that JEFF was fated 10 die by
hanging. If he dies in any other man.
ner the gallows will be surely cheated
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-09-10
EE- The Hon. JAS. I. WILSON

EE- The Hon. JAS. +. WILSON has
been nominated in the first district, AS
the Republican candidate fer Congress,
10 supply the place Of Gen. CuRrIs. Mr..
WILSON has long been one Of the most
prominent and useful members OF our
Legislature, and has a State reputation
for ability. We believe his nomination
TO be a popular ana strong one.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-09-10

Ig- Almost 90 lives were lost by the
infamous operations of the Secessionsts
on the Hannibal and St Joe Railroad, in
burning the bridge over The Little Platte
River.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-09-10
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
CARTER HOUSE.

T Ohm l.. WILCOX, formerly Of the Amer
81 loan Hotel, having leased the above house,
would return his thanks to the public for tho
liberal patronage formerly bestowed, and would
be hoppy to welcome all his old friends ut the
Carter House, Maine St, Cedar Falls, Iowa.
Stages leave this house daily for the North.
South and West.
Cedar Falls, July IS, 1861.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-09-10
JED. LAKE.
j. RICH.

H"'t DalHIiiLJa CSttHiH lioioFJioH OF inc pro-
ceeds.
JED. LAKE.
j. RICH.
Mr.. DoNYAN's statement also disposes
Of Mr. BARNHART's assertion that he
knew nothing of the contract for the
work being given TO us under the new
law AT the very time he came to us
with the law, and talked about making
an arrangement with us for its publca.
ton, Mr.. DOMAIN came into the office,
and in his presence told us TO prepare
for the list as he was getting it out, and
would soon have it ready. He also
mentioned the change in the price and
told us he could pay but the 10 cents
allowed by law. And yet BARSAAR1
denies any knowledge of such contract
The assertion is one ofthe most astonsh
ing and barefaced that we ever heard Of
BARyHART left the office without saving
word to Mr.. DOMAIN about the list, and
after he went out we told Mr.. DOMAIN
the nature of his Grand BARNmAR1
must have a very convenient memory to
forget all this
The other point made against BARN
HART by us, and which he denies, is
that relative TO the illegality of his bid
for the list In reply to our statement
relative to this, he indirectly charges us
again with lying by saying that ga man
must have pretty good cheek" to say
| what we did about it. What we said
was that the law requires the work done
in the county, and as BARNHART propo.
sed to get it done in Dubuque, his bid
was not legal, and could not be enter
tanned by the Treasurer. He also says
that il aOas not his intention TO get the list
printed IN Dubuque! The only reply we
care TO make to this is the following
ing letter from Mr. GILMORE, one of
the Times Company, and superintendent
of the jobbing Department of that office.
He writes us, in answer to an inquiry
about the matter, as follows:
DrBuQUE, Iowa, Sept. 9th, 1861.
j. RrCn, Dear Sir:-In answer to your inqu-
ry would say that Mr.. Barnhart came to me
and inquired what we would print the tax list
Your County for, stating that he had not the
type and could rot do the work gave him
our price for printing it, and The understanding
between US was that ifthcy got the list to print
We were to DO the work.
G. A. GILMORE.
This, then, shows up the whole mat
ter fully. We are short of space and
cannot stop to comment upon the evil
dence thus offered. We thus establish
every point made by us first, and which
our youthful and unscrupulous neighbor
had the effrontery to deny. Each of these
statements he pronounced utterly false,
and yetwe fasten them upon him with in
dubitable evidence. The Democratic
magnates with whom he has conferred,
must have warped the young mans mind
sadly to induce him to falsify 50 unblush-
ingly. lie certainly does credit to their
teaching. The facts show, too, that he
was in no condition to do the work, and
put in his bid after he knew the contract
had been made. The question as to the
good faith of his proposition we leave
with the public.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-09-10
NOTICE.

A LII Persons please notice that THREE
N NOTES, one of Twenty five dollars, and
the two others of Sixty seven dollars and fifty
cen is each, held by u, r. Rich against the sub
scrber, are without consideration, and were
fraudulently obtained. | hereby caution each
and every person against purchasing the same.
ms they will not be paid.
M. GLOW.
independence, Iowa, July Is, 1861. jy23tf
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-09-10
FOR SALE.

4 T THIS OFFICE, an excellent IMPOS.
"A ING STONE. 6 feet long and 2 feet wide
Will be sold cheap for Cash Il
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-09-10
w A IL !!

4 great battle will take place in few days,
IN unless our friends call and settle their ac-
counts. The Squire will make the first charge
next Saturday unless peace is proclaimed by
settlement with the undersigned.
X. w. WRIGHT.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-09-10

and myself when questioned by Mr.
DOMAIN, and it was not until after we
had shown him how it would affect his
plea Of economy, that he tried TO evade
the statement by saying that he did
not make the offer, but only thought Of
making it. We offer the following
statement in confederation of Mr.. DON
MANS testimony:
We hereby testify that Mr.. Barnhart admit.
ted in our presence, that lie told Mr.. Donnan
that his intention was to offer Mr.. Rich the
privilege of doing the Tax List at 10 cents Il
description, providing Mr.. Rich would give the
said Barnharta certain proportion of the pro-
ceeIs
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-09-10
W G.. DON n AN

But this IS not ALL Mr.. BAESnARr
telling Mr.. DoNNAN this, in the
post Office, In lhc presence Of Nj. LAKE
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-05-04


CoxDrroN or ST. LoUIs.-The st. Louis
correspondent ofthe Bulletin, in late let
ter, says;
The next great depository of arms Is the
United States Arsenal at st. Louis, and it
will in due time be the subject of a bloody
and desperate struggle. Half the inhabi-
tants of this city may be counted upon as
Internationally for the Union, and ready
and willing, II compelled, to seize arms in
its defense The arsenal has q Federal gar
rison of troops, who have constructed a
ditch and thrown up breastw0rk inside or
the lofty aud strong stone wall which IN
closes the buildings and thirty.fve acres Of
ground. The populous State OF Illinois, ly-
ing in sight Of us, In full sympathy with the
Federal authority, aud now having num-
berlcss corps of volunteers forming ia her
principal towns to meet the requisition OF
President Lincoln, may throw reinforce
ments rapidly, luto the city to aid the
Unionisis 10 struggle. On the opposite
hand, we have a Secession Governor, and
Legislature favoriug secession per Sc, and
constantly exercising their brains how to
capture the arsenal. and thus initiate
their models of The far South. They have,
too, corps of desperate partisans ia our
midst and Secession police and Police
Commissioners, who have unlimited and ar
bitrary authority ia the city. They know
that the State is without arms for the com.
lag struggle, and that with the possession
Of the arsenal and its immense supplies she
will be all powerful There is therefore
the strongest possible incentive to take it,
and the Union party Of the city have no as
surance against a complete expulsion from
the State, unless the place is retained in
Federal possession. St. Louis has the ma
teria and the incentive for 6ercer and
deadlier struggle in her midst than any 9th
er State in either of the contending Sec
tions. A rumor falsely circulated to the
effect that an order had arrived from the
War Department to put 5000 muskets at
The disposal of the Union party, created the
most intense excitement. 1t was only al
layed by a committee Of citizens who called
on the commanding officer, aud received
his word of honor that the rumOr was un-
true in every respect.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-05-04
NonnnY CAREs.

Nobody cares for my loving heart
No one values its hidden wealth.
True tits not offered IL every mart;
True. IL looks outward only by stealth.
Nobody cares and nobody seeks
Whether its mines be granite or god,-
Whether across 1t the dawning streaks,-
Whether 1t shivers In night and cold.
So II bleeds inwardly day by day,
Beating its bars like a restless bird;
Out from the shadows tracing the way
Love hath made holy by glance and word
Nobody cares, so I'll bury deep
Yearnings and lonsiDgs that wake in vain;
Over them silently vigils keep,
Lest some should guess at the hidden pain.
Like pauper canUct pray
That food 10 my starving heart be doled;
Better it should silently waste away,
Giving, but never with gift consoled.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-05-04

A PREDIcFIoN.-A New York correspond
ent of the San Francisco Times, writes as
follows:
w. Raymond, in case the Confederate
States are recognized, will get commission
to Montgomery, The Confederate States"
will be recognized abrOad--at last at home.
Ultimately North Carolina, Missouri, Ar
kansas. Tennessee aud Virginia will join
the Southern Confederacy. Western Vir.
ginia will secede from Eastern Virginia and
declare itself an independent State. West
ern Virginia, Maryland, Deleware and Ken.
lucky will remain with the United States,
and the District of Columbia will still be
the "drawing-room of the nation," which
will then consist of twenty-three States; add
one territory soon TO be admitted, and we
have total of twenty-four States, embrac
ing population of 2400O.O00 against S.
900 600 ia the Confederate States, including
niggers and all.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-05-04

RAREY AS APHTLosoPMER.-Some of Ra-
rey's sayings are maxims Of wisdom. For
instance: Nature never lies The horse is
honest. The mind Of horse governs a
horse, as the mind of man governs man.
If you wish, therefore to get control of the
borse's body. first learn to direct bis mind.
The gentle touch is more powerful than
blows. Women are better drivers than
men. because they have gentler touch.
Firmness aud Kindness are all the magic
there is in my method. Fear or anger in
the mind o! his driver is almost instantly
known to the horse.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-05-04
rNnmber Sill
A N ORDINANCE FILMING TIE CON-

IA Tensation Of the City Marshal and Policemen
The Trustees of the City of Nevada do Ordain as
follows -
SECTION !. The City Marshal shall receive full
compensation for his services, the sum Of one hun
Gred dollars month 10 be paid out Of the City Treasu
~. He shall also receive for his services Coec-
tor fifteen per centum on all monies collected ac-
count Of poll and road taxes, and Ave per centum
the amount collected by him on account Of other
city revenues which per centage he is authorized
to retain out Of the amount collected.
SIC. ,. Policemen shall receive as n compensation
for their services the sum Of ninety dollars MONTH
to he paid out Of the City Treasury other demands
against the City.
SEC. 3. For every arrest for violation of City Or
dinances, the Marshal and Policemen shall be ent-
tied TO the same fees as are allowed Constabes in
similar cases, when the same shall be made out Of
the persons arrested.
SEC 4. This Ordinance to take effect and he in force
from aud after the inst day of May A. r. 1861.
Passed April 4th 1861.
JOHN WILLIAMS, President.
T. II. RoITE, Clerk. apr6
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-05-04

No State tax is to be levied in Illinois for
the next two years; the accumulation of the
sinking fund for paying off the State debt
beyond the amount falling due. and the
revenne from stock in the Central Railroad
will defray all the expenses Of the State
government.