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The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-08-27
Departure Of the Light Infantry.
j. RIcH, p. NJ.

EE- Well, another company of noble.
hearted men have left us for the war
Buchanan County has given up another
hundred of her brave sons to 90 forth
ard battle with this unholyi rebellion
They have just started, amid the sobs,
the tears, the smiles, the cheers, the
God speeds, of hundreds of loving hearts
left behind. May every man of them
live to return TO the arms which now
give them up for their country's cause.
Our self-sacrifcing, patriotic women
went bravely TO work to provide uni.
forms for the boys in the latter part oI
last week, and soon had the necessary
number of shirts made for them. Not
satisfied with that, they made each ol
them needle case, filled with buttons
pias, needles, scissors, thread, &c. Yes.
'erday afternoon they presented them to
the boys, who enthusiastically acknowl-
edged the ladies kindness. Clad il,
their blue woolen shirts, felt hat, with
eagle aud bright belt, the boys made a
fine appearance. They are stout, robust
men, browEed with the labors ofthe har-
vest. and full Of animal vigor and ener-
gy, and will make, we have 70 doubt,
splendid soldiers. On Sunday Rev. Mr..
SAMPSON preached to them, and gave
them some excellent instruction. On
Tuesday morning, each Of the company
was presented with Testament by the
Buchanan County Bible Society, Rev.
Mr.. FULroS making the address, and
Rev. Mr.. SAMPSON offering a prayer.
Many Of the men had large, handsome
bouquets of flowers, the gift Of parting
friends. They were accompanied to the
depot, even at the early hour of starting,
by large concourse Of people, many Of
whom who had come ten and fifteen
'"''0S W ~ ~ 'HO I'ai s'u5 He scene
WAS very affecting, mothers and sisters.
and wives clnging to many of the sol.
diers with tears and sobs, and fathers
and brothers graspiny hands in silence,
too fall for uuerance The boys them
selves went of in excellant spirits. cheer
ing heartily as the train moved away,
while the sad crowd behind could do
litte more than wave their adieu.
We have no time now to rive Incl.
dents, as our paper goes to press this
morning. The company numbered 88
men IN the ranks, but expected additions
will swell their number to "a or 95, be-
sides officers. We all have reason to
be, and are. proud of them Next week
We shall give the names of the members,
with their post Office address The non.
commissioned officers will be elected af
tel the company arrives in camp at Du-
buque.
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OF the Guardian.
JEFr KRsoS CRY. Missouri, Aug. I6l
on board the steamer War Eagle. (

JEFr RRsoS CRY, Missouri, Aug. l6
on board the steamer War Eagle.
FRIEND Rich II don'tknow how il
is, but every thing around here appears 10
bear a strange appearance. far different
from What We have been accustomed TO
seeing. 4 casual observer eannot fail "a
notice the change from the broad pra-
ries OF iowa to the rugged lime rock
bound banks Of the Missouri. Sill great
er diversity exists in regard to civil and
domestic institutions. The B" divine af.
tlatus" is hushed aud smothered. while
the poor victims who have been depriv-
ed of its blessings are TO be seen at every
house and landing. Never before have
| had practical demonstration of the
evils attendant npon the system of Amer.
lean challelhood. Here, with ms fine q
country as was ever created for man, fur
nished with all that lavish nature could
bestow, and presenting to the eye in
quick and rapid succession an infinite
variety OF rolling prairie, hill. and grace.
(ul Woodland. noblo streams aud q soil
unsurpassed IN fertility and productive.
ness. with mines rich IN mineral wealth,
and as beautiful scenery as ever greeted
the visual orbs of old Adam and Eve,
when they first entered The garden q
Paradise-cau be diseerned the blighl
and mildew Of thar curse which, like thu
fabled Nesterus. destroys upon the altar
Of its ambition, all liberty. peace and hap,
piness. The very atmosphere appears Il
be infected with its influence Deserted
houses and villages but half built fine
The roadside. while churches and schoo
houses are rare. Fields overgrown viii
weeds, and broken down fences. are "a,
too numerous TO inspire one with muci
reverence for the industry and gooC
taste Of the people. One looks in vain
for the good old Puritan simplicity .
New England, or foi the riyis eaforee
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-08-27

A Caucus Of the Republicans of Wash
ius'on Township will be held at The
Court House, on WEDNESDAY Az
'TERNOON, August 28th, at Q o'clock
J.. NJ, for the purpose of eleciing nine
delegates to the County Convention, 10
be held on the 3lst inst. Every Ropub.
.lican in the Township is requested to
sbe present.
J. RICH, Chm TIP Com.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-08-27
Correspondence Of the Guardian.

- WASHINGTON, Aug. 20, 1861.
FRIEND RIcn Washing Ton life ano
society, outside of war incidents, is prob
ably as listless and dull as in any isola
ted, ancient town, where enterprise and
energy have been plants of forced
growth. In ordinary times, at this sea
son Of the year, tie Capital would be de
serted by strangers, and by all Of the res
ident population who could get away
War times, however, have changed
things wonderfully in this respect, as
we'll as in others. Military excitement
has supplanted everything else; ; and the
6O,ooO strangers, and $4,000 residents,
I" live, more and have their being" there
IN.
One fact, particularly indicating the
intensity Of the excitement under which
the people labor, is that .rumors of the
most terrible and improbable character
are constantly flying aboat, and for the
time believed in, frightening the timid,
and disturbing the nerves. even, Of those
who are not easily moved to fear. The
latest rumor ahoat. and one that is well
calculated to create excitement here, is
that the Rebels are advancing upon the
upper Potomac, and are determined TO
commence their long threatened attack
upon the city. There is really some
ground for this apprehension, and, OF
course, much feeling is excited. The
War Department and Gen. Mcclellan.
however, will not be caught mapping
Though there are really more troops
needed here, yet there are sufficient to
repel any force the Rebels can bring To
make "assurance doubly sure" more
regiments have been ordered here, and
will be arriving now every day.
There has been a good deal Of disor-
ganlzing spirit NANTES ted in some of the
regiments lately, caused il is said by out
siders who are opposed to the war, the
most serious of which was that in the
79th New York. (Highlanders) The
authorities are meeting these cases OF
mutiny with promplness and severity,
and the thing will soon be dried up
was n witness to the whole proceedings
in the camp Of the 18th, and though il
was painful to see the insubcrdinaiion, il
was gratifying 10 know that proper dis
cpline ariH be enforced, and an example
made OF the ring leaders. g.. 81
| had intended 10 visit the south side
OF the Potomac last week, and give YOU
some account Of my observations but the
recent stringent regulations in regard to
passes, upset all my calculations. No
mere curiosity seeker will hereafter be
permitted TO cross the river. The regu-
lation is good one, and It's adoption
sooner would have been productive oi
good results. 1t has rained here almost
necessarily for the past week. and the
weather Is now cool and delightful.
tt ts* C. +. l..
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tComtnunicated. ]

At regular meeting Of the Quasque
ton Independent Sunday School, on Sun
day, August 18th, the following pream-
BILE and resolutions were unanimously
adopted:
Whereas, Our beloved country is in imminent
peril, and it has become necessary for patriots,
in order TO preserve involate the integrity Of tn e
nation. to assist in qucllng this most shameful
and uncalled-for rebellion and
Whereas, Our worthy and much-es teemed
Sabbath School Superintendent, j. NJ BEN
THALL, and other faithful members in this our
Sabbath School of nnbounded and unparalle led
prosperity, are bout to separate from us and ge
to fight the battles of their and our eouutry
therefore be it Resolped, by the members and
friends of the Quasqueton Independent Sab
bath School,
lst, That we express our deep sympathy and
regard for them in their most patriotic an d haz-
ardcus undertaking, and pray that the God in
whom they trust may protect and defend them,
and cover their heads in the day Of battle
I'd, That we deeply regret their loss, as eff
cient eo.laborers in our Sunday School.
3D., That we most cordially sympathize with
their friends and relatives in the painful sepa-
ration so soon anticipated.
4th, Thata copy of this preamble and these
resolutions be presented to each member on
leaving to serve his country, and lata copy be
forwarded to the Buchanan County Guardian
for publication
G. H LEWIS.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-08-27
which we should do the work and he

which we should do the work and he
pocketa a good share of the pay.
Besides all this, his proposition was
not legal one. The law says tile Trea-
surer shall have the publishing done in
the county, while the Civilian man pro-
posed having it done in Dubuque, and,
we understand, had contracted to have il
so done. The Treasurer did not regard
his proposition AS a legal one, and for
that reason, if for no other, would net
have regarded it his duty to entertain it..
These facts, we think, pretty effectually
disposes of all this hue and cry of the
Civilian.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-08-27

EE- Annually, since the advent of The
Republican party to power in this coun
~, the CiVilion has had an attack o
economy, AS 10 the publication of delin
quent taxes. So long as Mr.. RoszELI
and the Democratic party ruled the
roost," and refused to accord the Repub
lican press any patronage, SO long it was
right and proper for the Civilian tc
charge, and TO receive, not usual or pro
per prices for publishing the list, bu
xua prices, As we have again and again
showed without contradiction. Mr.. Ros
zELL, in the last year of his county
jndseship, not only refused 10 permit the
lax-l;st to be given to the lowest bidder
but allowed the Civiiian to charge $l25
above their ordinary advertised rates for
i. All this was very right in the eyes
OF the Civilian, and no objection was ev
er heard from the Democracy. But So
sooi As the Republicans came into pow
er, Just so soon did the Civilian conclude
an l. proclaim that the giving Of the
printing TO a Republican organ, at es-
tabhshed prices only was illegal, and a
monslrous outrage upon tax payers. And
annually, after exhausting all measures
TO procure the printing a. the highest
prices they have made some offer calcu
lated either 10 make the printing worth
less to US, or to make political capital FOR
their party. AT one time, knowing a con
tract had been made with us for the pub
llcation of the delinquent tax list, they
tried 10 blibe the Treasurer TO annul the
contract, and give them The publication
at full prices. Failing in this they sci
up howl about economy. Nice econo-
msts they would have proven had the
Treasurer been susceptible to their
brlbes.
The mantle of the then conductors oil
the Civilian has fallen upon worthy sue.
cessors in the present proprietors. The
present editor of that paper came TO us,
as be distinctly acknowledged, to make
a proposition to the effect that ,cc might
print tie tar list and charge 10 cents a
description therefor, If zoe woald gipe hin.
3 cents on each description for not putting
n bid And after entertaining a do
sire to make such an arrangement as this,
he, too, can coolly, like his predecessor
spoken of. set himself to the cry OF econ
omy, and lay claim to n desire to protect
the tax payers interests
The facts about the letting of this tax
list are, that we had contracted with the
Treasurer for il before Mr. JORDAN went
10 the war. and before we had seen the
law Of the late extra session. The con.
tract was made under the old law, but
attsr the new law was received, the
Treasurer informed Us that he could pay
us but ten cents description. This was
done in the presence of Mr.. BARSHARr,
who heard the arrangement made. and
said, nothing TO The Treasurer of putting
IN bid, and il was not till some days AT.
terwards that he made his proposition,
and when he knew il could not be &c
cepted without violation Of our con.
tract lie did it for the purpose Of get
ting up, as his predecessors bad tried tc
do, litte political capital. But lie fore
stalled his cry OF economy by expressing
desire 10 enter into au arrangement, by
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-08-27

try. Much grief is manifested at the
death of Gen. Lyon. His noble efforts
in behalf Of the Federal Government, and
the tact and ingenuity he displayed i'll
preparing the campaign. has enshrined
his memory within the heart of every
patriot citizen. Instead of becoming dis
couraged at our recent defeat at SPRING
field, for you can call il nethlkg ,else)
the War Department is making more gi-
gantic preparations than ever. It's like
ly that Gen. Fremont will start soon with
feet OF gun-boats down the Mississippi
to Birds Point. while Gen. Si.el. aud
Col Worthingtoh will march from the
northwestern portion OF the. State, out
hanking and cutting off all ,communica-
ton, if possible, between Gen. Pillow
and McCulloch. who are in the southern
counties, and efecting a Junction with
Gen. kelton at Cairo. A strong reserve
force will be left at ST, Louis and inter
mediate points to cooperate with Col.
Moore S regiment, and keep an eye on
Jefferson City, and other secession
strongholds.
JEFFERSON CfrY, Aug. IL.
Bright and beautiful is the opening
day, aid the sun, as he gently rises from
behind The bank o. fog that's curling up
wards in fantastic wreaths from the bo-
som Of the broad Missouri, lights up
with mild radiance hill and valley, and
falls with golden lustre upon the cupola
Of the of the Capitol, from the dome of
which is suspended in proud triumph
the Stars and Stripes. Within those halls
the traitor Jackson once sat in all the
pride of subernatorial dignity, and later
concocted his dark schemes, seeking ITO
whelnl a whole state with destruction.
Here, TOO, Gen. Riley delivered his "a
nous Grafton, which is universally con
ceded to be master piece Of American
rloquence. But now the scene is chan
ged. The long and lofty Senate Cham
Der no longer echoes to the sound Of vio-
lent politica! discu.sion--lhe stamp of the
sentry only is heard. The beat Of the
Speakers maet, and the rustliny of pa
per, has given way to the click Of the
musket and the ringing sound of bayo.
nets while in the rooms, and over the
floors. once occupied by southern spies
and designing traitors, planning the dis
solution OF the Union, is now quar,ered
4 band of northern volunteers. The
principal objects of interest in jefferson
City are the Capitol aud Penieulix~
buildings. The former stands upon \
high bluf, commanding a fine view Of
the surrounding country. and is built OF
limestone. The second Illinois Brigade
is quariered here, with two pieces of sr-
nlIery The number of troops stationed
here will not exceed thousand sease
SUNDAY, Aug. lG.,
Started. this morning for Lexing ton.
but had proceeded only short distance.
when We were met by the steamers Nc
Dowelland White Cloud, having on board
the 5th Missouri Regiment. They had
been fired into about two miles above.
and one of their men killed, and eight
wounded After short consultation
all turned and came back 10 Jefferson CT.
ty, where We are now stopping.
c. j. X.
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Excursion 10 Dubuque.

Lc' Ii has been proposed that an ex.
cursion ba gotten up to pay Capt. HoRD's S
company visit AT their camp in Du-
buque The time has been fixed at
about mex, Thursday wosk. going one
day and returning tho next The com.
pany will probably put the round fare at
about 10 cents or : 90, SO that almost
all will be enabled 10 50. II two or three
hundred tickets can be sold the sxcur
sion will undoubtedly come Off. Those
who wish tn 90 should leave word either
with Rev. Mr.. SAMPSON OF at the Post or.
fee. g
&C nG a-srh
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More Volunteers.

E:sT Quite a lumber of our Quasque-
ton friends have enlisted in Capt HEARTS,
cavalry company. Some dozen or fifteen
will leave for Dubuque within week
Buchanan County is certainly doing her
share in this contest. She has already
sent out about 600 volunteers. a.t
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-08-27
New Good :.

NtW VsDOUs. Nm.
EI- HELLMAs is again the first in the
field with his new goods lie has just
received splendid stock. selected with
his usual discrimination. and calculated
to please all tastes, II you want Dry
Goods, Clothing. Boots and Shoes, Ho.
sery, Millinery Goods. Hats and Caps,
Groceries, dc. want them OF the fresh
eat quality or latest style~-go 10 HE'LL
MAN.
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G.. H. LEWIS. J
II. BLANK, Committee.
A. WRIGHT,
Sabbath school Celebration.

The General Committee, TO make
arrangements for the Grand Picnic Of all
the Sabbath Schools in Buc hanan coun
ty, on the first Tuesday in September,
would announce the sub committees ap-
pointed by them ; and it is expected that
persons named in the list, will attend TO
the duties assigned them without further
notice or invitation
Com. to Prepare Grounds j L. Hal.
lam, f. A. Sheldon, I. Wilcox, IL. Spar
ling, Josiah Brace, c. c. Caldwell, Ed
muud Noyes, b. C, Hale.
Com. on MrHations Rev. Messrs.
Sampson, Boggs and Fulton.
. Com. to Set IuUe.-Mrs. L. Wilcox
Mrs. Poor, Mrs. Sampson, Mrs. Ercan.
brack, Mrs. Lathrop, Mrs. Alex Smith.
Mrs. John What, Mrs. Asa Clark, Mrs.
Loomis, Mrs. Donran. Mrs Halo, Miss
Crippir, Miss A. kinsley, Miss L. Bry.
ant, Miss Connolly.
Com. TO procure Refreshments. East
side--Mrs. Hord, Mrs. Gillelt, Mrs
House. Mrs. Morris, Mrs. ii. A. Clark,
Mrs. Pond VS..
West siie-Mrs Halam. Mrs, DR..
Wright. Mrs. Hart, Mrs. Warne, Mrs
Boggs, Mrs. Wallace.
Com TO procure Nvsic.-Dr. Wright,
Mr.. J. A. Poor, Dr. House, Mr.. Woods.
T. Wilcox.
4Knrshqi Of the Doy.-B C. Hale.
.isSistants-J c. Loomis, w. G. Don
nan. J X Hallam.
President ofMe Day. - OTIS Whitney.
Vice Presidsm-J. B. Ward, j. S.
Bouck. L. ID. Lewis.
The several schools viii assemble near
the Methodist Church at nalf past | o o.
clock, Nl,cre they will be arranged by
the Marshals. whence they will march 10
the grounds prepared for the occasion.
The order OF exercises ut the Grove
(near Gen. Dickeuson's) will be as fol-
lows:
!. Singing.
9. Prayer.
3. Music by the Baud.
4. Serving OF Refreshments
5. Toas's and Responses, inter> persed
with music and singing.
6. Miscellaneous amusements.
T. Benediclion.
The particulars relative to the forma.
ton of procession and line of march. will
be announced by the Marshal in due
time.
IL is expected and hoped that every
Sabbath School in the county, however
small, will be present on the occasion
As no pains will be spared BY the Com
mittee. and friends Of the Sabbath School
cause in Independence, good time is
confidently anticipated. Each school
will provide Us proper quota of provis,
ions and good things 10 throw into the
common stock.
By order of Gen. Com
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EE- 4 wounded volunteer Of The lows
LIST. named WILLIAMS, Was in town yes.
terday. on his way to his home in Supe
rior Township, He was cordially greet.
ed BY Capt HoRD's company. and oul
citizens generally
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-08-27

ES 4 recent letter from Mr. JORDAN
informs US that The 9TH Regiment oil 10.
VIA troops are now encamped in Jefferson
City Mo. The boys are generally very
well. aud are in good spirits, They are
IN expectation Of an attack from M,Cul.
loch's army, and. we fear, will hardly be
IN position to meet il. The eommunica
'ioa with St. Louis. however, is open by
rail- and Gen. Fremont win probably re.
inforce them or order them TO fall back.
There are about 5000 troops at Jefferson
City. II
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-08-27
New Stamped Envelopes.

| have received supply Of the new
stamped Envelope, and will receive in
exchange for them unused Envelopes
of the old style until Wednesday, Sep
tember 4th, after which date the old style
envelope will not be received for postage
at this office. .4
De-, ID n
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-08-27
Spiritual Lectures.

Spiritual Lectures.
Es- Mr.. Tom, Spiritual lecturer OF
considerable repu,alion-deservedly SO
is now lecluring at the Court House in
this place He will stay here. We be-
lese, until Friday night. The public
are invited TO hear him.
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NEW AUCTION HOUSE,

FoR TaE SALE OF NHGROES-
mtE undegned has this day comm<neei the Auction burness
FOR the sale Of NEGROES Auron Room on Franklin
street, Lately occupied ey BITS a GaEGORY.
He yin sell Negroes both paby ADD privately socts
patrol Of BIS friends and the pubic genersy Ne pledges his
srs n promote the Int rest "a his patrons and h self
ai from his long experience In the ad will be enabled
obtain ne hshesi mArEet prices BE ui make liberal Sdyan
en- al property IN handsnd prepared persons
sed Ia the trade, and ako er servanhaving arsle
modAons Tor bOs. X SrUKss.
On franklin, Srd door below W all street.
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V10LLoCK,s tEmEDx FOR DYSPEPSIA AND Only
Mo min tsH-S remedy confidently offered 70 me pee
nc undsr hs belief ,hss powers IN NE snove
psror 70 any medicine vhh has hitherto been oroesn We
,e,Ics az hs eonunv fnh vssuAhls medicine has eeen ~
r nbou, axssc yssS snd restored 70 heAhn hancIe
- ~ = - - Up DuyAL
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A PLANTATION TOLEASE OR REM

.uLL The WAR TERMISA-Es. AFTER WHICH IT WILL
fer sale The contain OU) tzo houssnd Aered ~
LAND ons hundred ard Sky acrfs H. hne Corn any
er,on wshlrr TO Lease Kent vii. furnish N vi
o-n on the place hsy urnrg the quantity OF Cor
1t the expiration Of the lease or rent
The said PLANTATION Is Morton Depot southern B"
toad, klssisslppi VlNlos,
Iy 9-2r Lake, r. r Road. bin
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NJ" w. RANDOLPH, IN hs,a sFasL
~H.s sor sale Davis Troopers Manual tl.E
ssrsso se,srcs o. war; Tactics for CHEERS II IHfsasy
No. inan.y Damp Duy nd yoracs'n end oos
Defence soc g. o.x.irv I'm No. ..
war ,.- ~. wi,
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BOOKS AND STATIONERY.

RANDOLPH, l9t Main Street, has for sale fnn
ID sack Of school Miscellaneous Books Cap, Letter, Note
ADD opnK paperPens luk, knyropes Inkstapds Pencils
Hanl Bo d. Ohsr articles Of s,suensry Also mes and
sandArd Music N.Y.