The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-06-04

ter understanding in European capitals
of the true condition of affairs IN this
county.
The first diplomatic dinner. of the
President will take place Tuesday next.
The President has determined to APP
point Hon. VIM. Schenck a Brigadier-
General. Col. Anderson has been as
signed the command of Western mill
tary depot. Gen. Mcdowell, command
ing the new Virginia Military Geograph-
ical Depot, has no particular place for
his headquarters. They will be nova
bic according to circumstances. ''' ''-'-'-'
CINCINNATI, May 29.-On Sunday
night, Col. Kelly, in command of the
first regiment Of Virginia volunteers,
stationed at Wheeling, received orders
to march. They left Wheeling at 7
O'Clock Monday morning towards Graf
ton. After their departure the 10th Ohio
regiment stationed at Bellair. under
command of Col. Irwin, numbering L.
600 strong, crossed the river aud fol-
lowed Kellys command. The 18th
Ohio regiment, under Col. Sledman,
crossed the Ohio at Mantal about the
same time and occupied .Parkersburg.
AT midnight on Mondaw the rebels eyac-
, uated Grafton in great haste. Col. Kel-
ly is probably in possession of Grafton
this morning. "a
i FRANKFORT, Ky, May 29.--In conven-
ton to-day, Messrs. Gamble, Hall, Guth-
RE, Wickliff, Bell, Dickinson aud Dun
lap are chosen committee to prepare a
general address. Messrs. Guthrie, Bell,
\ Dickinson, Williams and Richardson are
appointed committee to prepare an adj
dress to the people of Kentucky. On
resolution the members of the conven-
ton were sworn to be faithful to the
Constitution of the United States while
} holding membership. ..s .. 4!
/ New YORK, May 29.--At Grafton
), there were $500 troops on Sunday, and
f more were pouring in from Harper's
: Ferry. Several bridges had been des-
troyed, and among them, one at Clarks-
J burg. or the Northwestern R. r., and
one about half way between Wheeling
} and Grafton. The Iron Monarchy Bridge
was thrsa tened, but Gov. Hicks sent a
/ strong force of Maryland troops to pro-
tect it. ..aas -na
One of the great rocks blown down at
Harper's Ferry had fallen on the track,
and two hours work with gunpowder
was required to remove it. .e-.rsr .-
Gen. Johnston, it is said, considered
that he had time sufficient to secure his
retreat. .5'. a.gs-@ .,ts .,~e ts9 ii
Gen. McCleland has thrown strong
bodies of troops from Parkersburg and
Wheeling towards Grafton, but some de-
lay would be occasioned by rebuilding
bridges. a.s, ao4n 5ar@i 1t ae1
The force at Chambersburg now
threatens Harperis Ferry. s5za
To-day Gov. Banks commission as
Major General was ordered for the pur-
pose of placing him in command of an
important column.
$4,000 troops will rendezvous at Cairo
for an immediate move on Memphis. p.
!, The Government is now putting forth
all It's yigor, and will urge the campaign
, to the lowest point of latitude consistent
!, with the climate and the epidemic of Au-
uol anu WitIlOuLy DGIudDS,
. any formal proclamation for an addition
al enlistment for the number of forces
needed. s. en
Lieut.. Slemmer arrived in Washing
ton. He says the troops there will be
able to hold the Fort against any force
that will be brought against it. The
garrison numbers about 1000 men, and
the rebel force under Gen. Bragg about
5000
1t is understood that Major Gen. FIRE.
mont will be assigned to the command
of the Western Division of the Army to
operate in the Mississippi Valley.
Two men VINO were forced into the
service by the Virginia authorities at
Richmond, have arrived here. They re-
port bad condition of things in Rich
mond. Troops poorly provided for. hav-
ing to get food as best they can. Incen-
diary fires and robberies are Of frequent,
occurrence. n1 i
The day the Government troops enter
ed Alexandria messenger arrived and
reported the federal troops within an
hours march and advancing rapidly.
Immediately the whole body common
ced running off.
Two Lieutenants in the Southern ar
my, utterly Disguised, have resigned.
The troops are poorly fel and had receiv-
ed no pay. r.. !
A letter from Galveston saws all the
ports of Texas are blockaded. The Gov.
eminent vessels fired into and stopped
couple OF Southern vessels. We have
two forts on the beach aud 8 pieces of
artillery. Very dull here.
WAsHSGroN, May 30.-Eleyen steam
ers are at Washington Navy Yard fitting
out with ammunition, stores, &c, for
unknown destination. Troops in the
Capital buildings are to-day moving to
their new quarters in the General Post
Office. 1a.-, -
Hugh Meier, of Chicago, is the low
est bidder for the great beef contract. for
the army. lie offers to deliver it here
for S4,48.
1t has been determined by the Govern
ment 10 give every man of whatever
rank, serving the Army or Navy. a di.
ploma on parchment, signed by the Pres