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

cannon for the battery force of the
| Confederate troops, variously estimated
at from 1,90O to 1900, suddenly emerg
ed from the thick woods where they were
concealed and poured volley of shot in
to the party, who made hasty retreat.
Several of the men jumped into the wa
ter swimming to the Freeborn. Capt.
Ward protected the men as far as posi-
BILE, firing l2 or Is shots among
the rebels. but effect could not be ascer-
tanned. Capt Ward, while firing a gun,
was struck in the breast by bullet, and
died in the course Of an hour. A sailor
was wounded in four places-thought
mortally. Several others were wounded
The flag carried by the coxswain was
completely riddled.
The Tribune gives extracts from a let
ter from John M. Bolts, to that journal,
dated Washington, June "a. He says
with great danger, arrived here in
disguise. y He states he is there as a
Member of Congress, as he announced
himself a candidate from the Richmond
district. He received 176 votes, which,
there being no opposition. elects him.
The letter states that the southern in
surrection is at its last gasp. while negro
instructions are everywhere threatened.
Mr.. Bolts says Beauregard has sent a
circular South. saying if the Cotton
States don't arise and equip one hundred
thousand men in six weeks, they are lost.
| Our troops in Virginia are busy sup
pressing instructions among the blacks,
and but for this, the desire to see Wash
ington in ruins would long since have
been gratifed.
WASHINGTON, June 28.-It is under
stood that the Presidents Message will
take firm ground against peace with the
rebels until they acknowledge the au-
thorily Of the Government
The outrageous conduct of the Virgin
ia Convention, oullawing citizens of the
State who may take seat in the Federal
Congress, determines the Government to
sanction severe measures against the
leaders of the rebellion Marshal Kane's
arrest will be followed by more vigorous
measures if any symptoms of revolt ap-
peared.
On and after Monday next all mail
matter to the Pacific will be sent by the
overland route via St. Joseph, Mo.
The Postmaster Of this city requests
all persons writing to soldiers TO be par
ticular in designating the regiment, com
pany and State from which the regiment
come.
Ii is reported in Virginia that General
Lee is disguised at being superseded by
Beauregard and others.
BONNEVILLE, Mo-, June 28.-One hun
dred and thirty men have arrived here
from Georgetown and Sedilia Pettis' COM
pany, for the purpose of being sworn in
to the U. S. service, as home guards, to
serve in this State. They are Americans
Twenty more from the same County are
expected tomorrow.
Large bodies of men in Johnson Coun-
ty are preparing to take the same step.
They will all be sworn and receive arms
as soon as possible.
Gen Lyon is still here. and it is tho't
he will soon take his departure with a
large force, but his destination has not
| transplred.
Col Grover, of Johnson County. fur
nishes the following 1890 Union men
in Johnson County have formed a regi
ment under Col Grover for the purpose
Of being sworn into service of the United
States, and acting as a home guard thro'-
out the State. They are constantly drill
ing. Col. Grover is here to secure arms
| from Gen. Lyon for them. He also re-
ports that 800 are organized in Pettis Co.
and 600 in Cass County. 200 Of Pettis
County mer arrived here to-day as con-
yoy to take the arms back with them.
ALEXANDRIA, June 28.-The missing
Lieut.. and Capt. of the Zouayes, arrived
at Camp safe.
BALTIMORE, June 28.-Additional TO
the Matthias affair.-It appears that the
federal forces landed at the Point only
So men, and all day yesterday were erect
/ ing battery upon the Point. While re-
turning to the boat at 6 p. NJ, the men
were fired upon by 600 concealed rebels.
The fight lasted about half an hour, the
U. S. steamers Freeborn and Pawnee Ia
hing part III tue aLaii' IOuT VI our Hen
were wounded-one MORALLY. $50 holes
were shot in the flag, but Williams, who
held it, continued to wave it defantly at
the enemy. The rest of the boats Of the
steamers were riddled with bullets. 1t
is reported 1000 more rebels were close
at hand to support the attacking party.
1t is believed the shells thrown by the
/ Pawnee inflicted serious injury.
The Freeborn retired to Acquia Greek
WASHINGTON, June 28.-She steamed
to Matthias point in company with the
Pawnee, when they discovered that the
Coniederates had arrived apparently about
500 strong, and were encamped about q
mile back from point near marsh. The
Pawnee opened fire upon the rebel camp,
under cover of which three boat loads Of
men were landed. The enemy fled in all
directions, but the federal force not being
adequate, no pursuit was made. Two
horses, with their camp equipage, were
captured by the crew.
They were there for the purpose o.
erecting battery, but had not yet sue
ceeded, owing TO the difficulty Of trans
porting guns, DC.
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