The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-07-02

no chance for doubt in the minds of the
violators of good Government that the
t Administration and the loyal people who
support it are in earnest. A spirit is be-
ing aroused that will result in placing
the man who shall dare offer a PROPOSE
ton to compromise with traitors in the
same category, to hang both. The feel
ing against anything of the kind here is
so intense at the present time, that it is
believed that the man who would openly
propose to settle with the Southern reb-
els by compromising, would be hung as
soon as found.
Fir. MONROE, June 25.-The gun boat
Monticello made reconnaissance yester-
day up the Rappanhannock. A party
was landed at the house of Mr.. Gesun.
an acquaintance of the Pilot They were
introduced to his family, and while con-
versing. three companies of rebels rush
ed down and attempted to cut them off.
Surgeon Heber Smith of n Y, was shot
through the face and hand August Pat
erson was MORALLY wounded and some
others were slightly wounded. Monti-
cello at once opened fire on the rebels
with shot and canister, killing and wound
ing large number. The rebel COM
panes fled and the house was completely
demolished.
The gunboat Union sails Southwark
this evening. While of Charleston she
captured ship Amelia from Liverpool
bound to Charleston with cargo con
sisting mainly of articles contraband of
war. The prize was sent to Philadel-
phia.
Three rebel steamers came out from
Charleston, but did not venture to meet
the Union.
CINCINNATI, June 26.-Specal from
Grafton says Col. Nc Cools' German reg
iment moved to Philippi yesterday morn
ing.
Sergeant Danbain of the 9th Indiana
regiment, who is the best scout in the
service, and an old comrade of Kit Car
sons, returned yesterday after being alb
) sent 8 days inside of the enemy's lines.
He remained in the rebel camp several
hours, and reports their number $780,
including 500 cavalry infantry regi-
ments, which are South Carolina troops.
These have plenty of guns, but of misoel-
|. laneous character
They have FIVE 6 Founders, two which
are in masked battery. Wise was ex-
pected with more regiments. AS soon
they arrive they will attack the camp at
Philippi.
He declared they would give no quar-
ter.
Dun balm recently had an only brother
hung in S. Carolina under the most ag
gravating circumstances, and he has
sworn revenge. He sho; 3 rebels while
out this time, one a lieutenant.
Gen. Nc Clellan's address to soldiers
indicate speedy engagement.
Couriers just in from Philippi says ev-
erything is ready for instant movement.
Indianapolis, June 25.-Gov. Morton
will issue his proclamation tomorrow
calling into service the eleven additional
J regiments, 10 of infantry and one Of cav
airy, from this State; each of the infant
ry regiments viii have corps of fifty
} sharp shooters armed with Enfield rifles.
i Quartermaster Gen Nassau will open the
bids to morrow for furnishing these reg
iments with clothing, shoes, blankets, &c.
BALTIMORE, June 27:-Special to Her.
ald-Families have packed up ready to
leave the city in expectation of General
Banks proclaiming martial law Some
have fled precipitately for fear Of being
ruled by those they have no conf
dence in. Positive order were given by
the marshal to avoid irritating the people,
and to arrest the first Unonist who makes
J violent demonstrations. Marshal Kane
writes his wife that he is well treated and
, as comfortable as circumstances will ad-
, nit.
The U. S. Deputy Marshal has institu-
ted searches for arms in private dwellings,.
A lot was seized in a lager beer saloon.
i Additional regiments of U. S. troops
have arrived. Col. Jones regiment is
here from the Relay House.
Deputy Marshal Clifford has just pro-
mulgated an order, saying the different
police force, will continue in discharge
of their duty as heretofore. No military
t force is intended to take the place of the
present force without the emergency calls
for it.
The police Board is disbanded. sec
out of 400 of Marshal Kane's police have
! resigned.
The Hsraid's dispatch says the rebels
from Baltimore intended issuing procla-
nation announcing the defeat OF the Fed
erals and the capture Of Washington and
and all the officials, and then tearing up
the railroads and cutting the telegraph
, wire, and produce panic in favor of the
: Southern Confedercy.
Large number OF arms are secreted in
: Baltimore.
Gen Banks discovered plan to des-
5 troy the railroad between Washington
and Baltimore, and his course is highly
approved Of by the Government.
A large quantity of arms and ammu-
e milton have been found secreted in the
/ cellar in the walls beneath the floor, DC
A case of valuable pistols, over eigh
5 hundred rifles, twenty-five Of which were
S mimic, were found; also several suppos-
a ed to have belonged to Mass. soldiers,
who were dsarmed by the mob on the