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The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-11-26
4 Daring Deed.

An incident has come to our knowl-
edge connected with the warfare in ives.
tern Virginia that is well worth relating,
Shortly after the battle Of Carnfax Ferry
and about the time of tho death Of Col.
John A. Washington, the enemy became
very bold and insolent, and not only shot
our pickets and attacked our scouting
parties even when in large force, but
did not hesitate 10 appear before our en-
trenchments and menace our entire army.
Al that time communication was cut off
between our camp at Elkwater and that
at Cheat Mountain Summit, the rebels
holding possession OF the road. 1t was
necessary that communication should be
reestablished between Gen Reynolds at
The former place and Col. Kimbal at the
latter. Several attempts had been made,
but the messengers had been killed in
every case. Four had already set out
and had been picked off, The whole
camp at Elkwater was in danger and il
was necessary to get word 10 the Sum
nit at once, and another young man vol.
unteered, but he, too, was never heard
from after he left camp. The command
ing officer then stated to his men their
danger, and called upon some one to
again volunteer to perform the risk. Not
man responded in all the camp, until
at last one was found in Capt. Loomis
Michigan battery. A young man named
Henry Fl. Norrington, Of Detroit, and
well known in the city, offered TO peril
his life to save the others He started
out and succeeded in eluding the enemy
crawling miles upon his hands and knees
with his messages rolled up in his mouth,
ready TO swallow in moment if he was
taken, and finally reached the friendly
camp.
He also had TO return, and after receiv.
ing his dispatches, set out in the night
the whole camp shaking hands with him
never expecting 10 see him again. He
travelled all night long, guided BY the
north star, and the next day crawled a:
before on his hands and knees, lie fin,
ally struck the main road few miles be
low Elkwaer. Seeing one Of The enc
my's cavalry horses tied to stake b,
the roadside, and the owner not visible
he crept up, cut the rope with his knife
and rode OFF in hot haste, with seyera
shot whizzing around him. He arrived
safely to camp and delivered his dis
patches, being the only survivor of tn,
six that had attempted the perilous task.
AS reward for his bravery and dar
ing, he was promoted in the company t,
be chief of piece, and was placed upor
the commanding Generals staff as Noun
ted Orderly. lie was presented by III,
Capt. Of his company with sword, an,
by the General with an elegant revolver
Ile was greeted upon the parade will
nine cheers by the entire command, an,
his pay more than doubled. Besides this
favorable mention was made of his fea
and the great service he had performed
in the official report forwarded TO the de
partment at Washington. Detroit Ere
Press.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-11-26
FlNNEGAN. \. =. ALLEN. J.. W II Il
FINNEGAN, ALLEN 81 HART.

4 TTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT
Il LAW ILdepe Buchanan Coun.
ty, Iowa,
VIII give strict attention to all business en-
d to their care Office in the BOOK STORE
near tho bridge.
Any and all business pertaining in any way
10 Lands or n land business, promptly attend.
to. scp25-y
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-11-26
DIR. II. II. HUNT.

OFFERS HIS PROFESSIONAL SERN-
~ ices to the citizens of independence and
surrounding country. Office Main Street,
in Union Block, with W. q. Morris, where
or at his Residence, on Court Street, opposite
C. +. Leavitt's-he will answer calls at all
hours of the day or night. [aplI59-ly
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-11-26
CONCERNING THE EDIroR.-If an Ed

CONCERNING THE EDIroR.-If an Edi.
tor omits anything he is lazy. Ii he
speaks of things as they are, people are
mad. Ifhe CLOSES over-smooths down
the rough points. he is bribsd. If he
calls things by their proper names, he is
unfit for the position of editor II he
does not furnish his readers with jokes.
he is a mullet. If he does he is n rattle
head, lacking stability. If he condemns
the wrong he is good fellow but lacks
discretion. If he lets wrongs and injuries
90 unmentioned he is coward. If he
upholds public man, he does it TO graf
ify spite-is tool ofa clique. or belongs
to the outs Ii he indulges in person
alities he is blackguard-if he does not
his paper is dull and insipid.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-11-26
J. s. WOODWARD.

4 TroRNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT
"A Law, General Land Agent and Notary
Public, independence, Buchanan County,
Iowa. Will practice in the different Courts of
this State. Also attend promptly to securing
claims, making Collections, Paying Taxes,
Conveyancing, dc.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-11-26
BUSINESS CARDS.
JOHN G. HOUSE, M D.

DHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. Office,
J. over p. G. Wilcox's Store. Residence,
Green Street, I'd house below Walnut, north
side, former esidence of ID. S. Dunham) In
dependence, Iowa.
August 9th 1861 Iv
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-11-26
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A H1NDOO FABLE.

w. G. SAKE.
1t was SIX men of Indoostan,
TO learning much inclined,
Who went to see the elephant,
(Though all of them were blind,)
That each by observation
Might satisfy his mind.
The first approached the elephant,
And happening to fall
Against his broad and sturdy side,
AT once began to bawl:
" God bless me but the elephant
Is very like a wal" p
The second, feeling of the tusk,
Cried, "Ho what have we here
So very round and smooth and sharp?
To me It's very queer;
The wonder of an elephant
Is very like spear"
The third approached the animal,
And happening to take
The squirming trunk within his hands,
Thus boldly up and spake
" ] see" quoth he, " the elephant
Is very like a snake -
The fourth reached out his eager hand,
And feltabout the knee;
What most this wondrou beast il like
Is mighty plain" quoth he;
"'Tis clear enough the elephant
Is very like a tree -
The fifth, who chanced to touch the ear,
Said, f" Fen the blindest man
Can tell what this resembles most
Deny the fact who can,
This marvel of an elephant
Is very like FAM
The sixth no sooner had begun
About the beast TO grope,
Than sezing on the swinging tail
That fell within his scope,
g" see" quoth he, f" the elephant
Is very like ropew
And so these men Of Indoostan
Disputed loud and long,
Each in his own opinion
Exceeding stiff and strong,
Though each were partly ia the right,
And all were in the wrong
So oft in thoologic wars
The disputants, | ween,
Rail on in utter ignorance
OF what the othe mean,
And pirate about an elephant
Not one Of them has seeni
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J AN rs J AN iSON
. b. LEWIS
JAMESON g. LEWIS,

A TTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT
IA Law and Notaries Public, will practice
in the several Courts of this State, will give
strc. attention TO securing claims, making and
forwarding collections, paying taxes, examin-
ing titles, and all other business entrusted to
them Professionally. [3-2ltfl
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-11-26
JED LAKE,

4 TTORNEY 4 COUNSELOR AT LAW
"a Land and General Agent independence.
Iowa. Will give prompt attention to all pro.
'essional busine entrusted to his care. Money
loaned and Investments made on reasonable
terms. 0fiice on Main street over VIM. G. Nor.
.rIs's Jcwelry Store
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-11-26

A FAIR ExmrpIr From the 10Th Of
April To the lst inst. seventy vessels of
war were fitted out at the Brooklyn Ma
w lard. Many of these were first class
ships. aud the entire number is larger
than the number OF vessels in commission
nj any time previous 10 the rebellion.
since the formation Of cur navy
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-11-26
III. C.. IfEMENWAY,

A TTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT
"A LAW Independence, Buchanan County,
Iowa. Office in Wilcox's Block.
Will practice in the Courts of Buchanan
and adjoining Counties, and attend promptly
TO all business connected with his profession.
Aug. l3, 1861. Nv
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-11-26

Missouri is one Of the largest states in
the Union It's territory exceeds in ex-
tent the six New England States and the
state Of Delaware combined, Ii is di-
vided into upwards Of one hundred coun-
ties The state extends about two hun
dred and eighty five miles from east to
west. and two hundred and eighty five
miles from north 10 south.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-11-26

GREAT TELEGRAPHic FEAr.-Dis-
patches were lately sen, from London di-
rectly TO the Russian port OF Taganrog.
on the Sea OF Azotf. distance of two
thousand FIVE hundred miles. without the
loss of a perceptible portion Of time, as
was found by comparing the chronome.
ters Of both Offices.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-11-26
- sS- -

Inc CnHed StoteS -Huu gives the ioi-
lowing Post-office items Some post
masters, judging from inquiries, have
overlooked Section 63 Of the regulations
respecting forwarding letters. When a
letter or package is by mistake at the
mailing Office sent to the wrong Office it
is to be forwarded without additional
postage. But when the address has been
correctly followed, and a request is made
to forward, then the regular postage is to
be prepaid, or paid on delivery.
When letter is by mistake, or owing
to duplicate name, delivered to the wrong
person, it should be Immediately return
ed to the postoffice with verbal ex
PLANTATION, and not dropped into the let
ter box. If inadvertently opened by the
party taking il from the office, the fact
should be endorsed on the back of the
letter with the name OF the opener.
The name of the writer or firm. writ.
ten or printed on the letter, is an advan-
tage in case Of miscarriage, or misdirec
ton.
No letters should be given to route
agents upon the cars or steamboats,, ex-
cept such as cannot be written before the
closing Of the mail at the post-office. I'm
der no circumstances can route agents
receive letters that are not prepaid by
stamps.
Costly and delicate articles of jewelry
or other valuables should not be placed
in letter, as they are liable to serious
injury in the process OF stamping.
Itis violation OF law to enclose letter
or other thing or TO make any memoir
andum in writing, or to print any word
or communications, after its publication,
upon any newspaper pamphlet, maya
zine. or other printed matter. The per-
son addressed must pay letter postage, or
the sender will be fined five dollars.
Legal provision has been made BY
Congress, by which letters may be sent
out of the mail in cases OF emergency
By the use of the Government envelope
eith the stamps thereon. and constituting
part thereof, letters may be so sent,
provided the envelope is duly sealed, and
addressed with ink, and the date OF re-
ceipt or transmission Of such letter writ,
ten or stamped thereon The use OF such
envelope more than once subjects the of
fender to fine of fifty dollars.
A printed business card or the name
Of the sender, placed upon the outside ot
circular, subjects It to letter postage.
a newspaper, pamphlet, circular, oil
other printed sheet, If in wrapper,
should be SO folded and wrapped that it.
character can be readily determined
and SO that any prohibited wiring
marks, or signs upon il may easily be
detected. Ii closely enveloped aud seal
ed it is chargeable with letter postage.
If a letter is deposited in post office
and the enclosure accidentally omitted
or it becomes necessary to alter or add /,
the contents, il is much better to urif
another letter than TO trouble those in lh,
office TO look for the original one. Ii
large places, especially, successful
search for il even Immediately after il
! deposit, would consume much valuabl,
time, and such a request is allogelhe
unreasonable. when the remedy suggest
si is SO simple and cheap.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-11-26
w. G.. DOMAIN,

4 TTORNEY Il COUNSELOR AT LAW
Il Land and General Agent and Notary
Public, Treasurer 4 Recorders Office, lnlcpcn
lance Iowa.
Is prepared to attend with promptncss TO all
'usiness pertaining to his Profession Especial
attention. given to Collecting, Conveyancing,
Paying taxes, Examining titles, dc. jeG'57
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-11-26

CHLoRlroRA DASoERous.-The last
number of the Nedicol Journal contains
a report from committee Of physicians.
who decided that chloriiorm is dangerous
10 life, but sulphuric ether is not.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-11-26
CARTER HOUSE.

Ohm L. WILCOX, formerly of the Amer.
- loan Hotel, having leased the above house,
would return his thanks 10 the public for the
'hberal patronage formerly bestowed, aud would
be hoppy TO welcome all his old friends ut the
Garter House, Maine ST.. Cedar Falls, Iowa.
Stages leave this house daily for the North,
South and West
Cedar Falls, July 25, 1861.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-11-26
w. CHANDLER,

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE OFFICE
rD over Keller & Burpee's Furniture War,
Rooms, Independence, Iowa.
Feb 20, sol.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-11-26
RANSOM BARTLE,
B "A N * E r

ZEAL ESTATE 4 Ian I'd WARRANTS.
Independence Iowa.
7 ANDS BOUGHT &SOLD, AND ENTER.
~ ell on Commission, Exchange bought and
sold at current rates, Sight and Time Drafts
IN Eastern cities, Money vested Joint &c
count, Notes and Bills collected and proceeds
,emitted to any part of the United States at
current rates of exchange, Liberal accommo-
dations to depositors.
April 2 S6l
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-11-26
THE GU A RDIAN
PUBLISHED EVERY TUESDAY
BY RICH q RDAN.
Office i'm Union Block, Main Street,
OVER THE POST OFFICE.
Pu BLISHED EVERY TUEsDA
Terms 81, SO per Annum, in Advance.

OVER THE POST OFFICE.
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AYERS
Compound Extract of SarSaDarilla,

he most ctfcctual remedy which the medical
xii! of our times can devise for this every
where prevailing and fatal malady. 1t is com
bncd from the most active remedials that have
neen discovered for the cxpurgation of this foul
disorder from the blood, and the rescue of the
'ystcm from its destructive consequences.
Hence it should be employed for the cure of
not only scrofula, bat also those other affcc-
tons which arise from it, such as ERrrTIvg
and SKIN DISEASES, Sr. ANruoSys FIRE,
RosE, or ERySIrEIAs, PIMrLEs, PusruLEs,
BLorcHEs, BLAINs and BoILs, TuMoRs, letter
and SALT RnErM, ScALD HEAD, RISGwoRM,
RHEuMATlsM, SyrmiLITIC and MERcURIAL Dis
EASES, DRopsY, DYSPEPSIA, DEBILITY, and,
indeed. ALL COMPLAINTS ARISING FROM VITIA
FED OR IMprRE BLOOD. The popular belle.
in " in,pWity Of the blood" is foW dcd in truth,
for scrofula is degeneration Of shc blood. The
particular purpose and vrtue of this Sarsapa
lila is to purify a%d rcgcnerate this vital fluid
without which sound health is impossible in
yuntaminated constitutions.
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Ayers Cathartic Pills,
FOR ALL THE PURPOSES or ArkMllY pHYsE

are so composed that disease within the range of
their action can rarely withstand or cyadc them
ana u!ror #, NV r' nar,, e. t" n a1
ism, correcting its diseased action, and restoring
its healthy ritaliics. As consequence of these
properties. the invalid who is bowed down with
pain or physical debility is as,onis d to find lis
health or energy restored by y ren>iy at once S"
simple and inviting.
Not only do they cure the everyday complaints
Of every body, but also :nnly formidable and
dangerous diseases. The agent below named il
nl""e-;. furnish gratis MY American Almanac,
1rtarng certificates Of their cures and directions
for their use in tli" following complaints: Cost're
ness, H'mt' n Hradache arising from disordcred
- ,ch, Nausta, Indigestion, Pam IN and Morbid
."artion Of Tie BO'ceis, FHutn'ency, Los ot .ippe-
,h. J0"hdicr, and other kind.cu lair is,
r., from low sf@:e Of the body or ,luction
vi IL, iuucti""
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Torbert's Grocery BulletIB.

sNn LIST Of rAELE LrXrRIEs. VOW ~ STORE.
ENGLISH PICKLES and SAUCES, FRESH
CRACKERS aud FANCY BISCUITS:
Gerkins; Chow Chow Harvey Sauce. John Bull
sauce, English Pepper sauce; Brandy Fruits, las
sortcdD; Brandy Cherries; Brandy Peaches: Can
Turtle Steaks; English Table Salt; Oriental Fig
Paste: Sard,nes; Anchovy Sauce; Durham Mus
tard French Mustard. in Jars; White Wine
Vinegar; peach and Rose Waters; Sparkling
aelatine; Sapsago Cheese Fnrina Crackers
Boston Biscuit. Wine Bscuit Tea Bunns; Pre-
served Strawberries: Walnut Catsups; Olives !;
Sweet Olive Oil. &c. &c.
To this varicd assortment we respectfully call
the attention of Buyers and those fond Of spicy
dish, Mt small cost.
BKowx SUGAR. 81. 7. 8. 9t. 0, 10. CLARrrIED
SUGAR, 81. 9, 10, II, IL, III. lsept "a. 1859.
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YOUNG LADIES' INSTITUTE.

QITUATED npon a beautiful cmincnce in
- the western part Of the City Of Whining
ton.
Grounds embrace nearly two acres; house
Treated throughout, and thoroughly ventilated
Two pupils occupy room. Board and
Tuition in English per scholastic year, $3.50
payable quarterly in advance.
Music, French and Drawing at Professors
prices.
Next session commences first MONDAY
IN September.
REV. TIlOS. NJ. CANN, A. NJ,
Principal and Proprietor.
Aug 10, ls6l-1Ow
Wkent News, Chestcrtowh, and Gazette,
Easton, will copy the above advertisement to
the amount of SO. and send a copy Of paper
and bill to advertiser, Wilmington, Del.
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C0ntaticnal.
ELkTON ACADEMY.
Frincipal-E +. ". FAEHTZ. A. NJ.
Assistant Mas. Il. +. NJ. FAEmrz.

Frncipal-E. +. N. FAEHTZ. A. n.
Assistant Mas. +. +. NJ. FAEmrz.
Rates Of Iuii ~ per Term:
LIST. CLASS.-Sp ling, Reading, Writing.
Elementary Geography, arithmetic and
Grammar, $500,
2hL. CLASS.-The above with Book Keep
ing, Elementary Algebra, Mcnsuralion,
Elementary Geometry, Nat. Philosophy
History, Composition u Defamation $3.50
3rd. CLASS.--plysica Geography, Chem
intry, Physiology. Nat. Theology, Astlo.
nnmy, Mental and Moral Phil"s"py, Logic,
. Rhetoric, GEOLOGY, Political Economy.
Mythology. History Of Literature, Evil
lrnccs Of Christianity, and Latin, $3.50
nh. GLASS. Surveying, Higher Mathe-
matics and Greek. $3.50
Any of the above named Branches, with
one Modern Language, French, German
OF Italian, $50
With two or three mentioned, $3.50
EXTRAS.
Music on Piano or Melodeon pr term So 90
Music Vocal, $l.00
Pencil Drawing, $500
Colored Crayon or Painting in Water
Colors, $500
Each, of the two Winter Terms, to detray
expenses fm fuel, $3.50
No deduction for lossof time, except in
cases OF protractcd sickness.
July 81, 1S58-u.
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PLOWS, STOVES, &C.

'TIIE undersigned havins~\
l. honght the Foundry of N&$-xY
Mr. Jacob Heckendorn, and sszSS 49,
removed to the rear Of his Tin and Stove
Store, with the right to manufacture his
celebrated ECONOMICAL PLOW, is now
prepared to furnish Farmers with them ready
made in the best manner by experienced
wOrkmen, and of the very best material.
would also say that have secured the
services Of Mr.. Hcckendorn, under whose
supervision the Flows are all made. Farmers
may. therefore, rely upon them being be effect
in all their parts.
have alsa large stock of COOK AND
OTHER STOVES, together with full sup
ply of TINW ARE, Shovels, Forks, Rakes,
Churns, &c, all Of which will he sold at a
very low price to suit The hard times.
~Castings for almost all the plows in
general use. Stoves Repaired. Odd Plates
made TO suit.
Call and see our new establishment, at the
"ld Stove House, corner of Main and Bridge
Streets, where you can get almost anything
you want.
WRoofing and Sporting, &c. attended
to as usual. JOS. p. CANTWELL.
Elkton. Feb 23, 1861.
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nle0ifiual
Scrofula. or Kings Evil,

is a Constitutional dise.,e, It corruption of the
bloc by which this fluid becomes vitiatet,
weak and poor. Being in tic circulation, it
pervao"s the whole body, AID NAV burst out
III disease on any part of it. No organ is free
from its attacks, nor is there one which it may
aot destroy The ScrotuiuWs faint is yarious'y
@aised by merc,lrial disease, low living, dis.
ordered or unhealthy food, impure air, filth
nd filthy habits, the depressing vices, ard
i5ove all, Gy the vcncrcal infection. What
We: lie its origin, it is hereditary in the con
>titution, descending " from parents to children
unto the third and fourth generation - indeed,
It seems to be the rod of Him who says, -
will visit the iniquities of the fathers upon
their children.'
Its effects commence by deposition from the
'lood of corrupt or ulccrous matter, which, in
the lungs, Ever, and internal organs, is termed
tubercles i'll the glands, swelngS; and on
the surface. erlptions or sores. This foul cor
rtption, which gcndcrS III the blood, dcprcsses
the energies of life, so that scroflous constitu-
tions not only suffer from scrofllous COM
plants, but they have far less power to with
rtand the attacks of other diseases; conse-
lucntly, vast numbers perish by disorders
which, although not scrofllous in their nature,
re still rendered fatal by this faint in the
ystcm Most of the consumption which de-
ihiatcS INC human lalv mas It's origin directly
this scrofulous contamination and many
destructive diseases of the liver, kidneys, brain,
md, indeed, of all the organs, ;risc from or
.rc aggravated by the same cause.
One quarter Of all our people are scrofulous;
heir persons are invaded by this lurking in
2ction, and their health is undermined by it.
10 cleanse it from the system we must reuovatc
he blood by an Alternative medicine, and i'll
=. rate it BY healthy food and exercise
'ch Il medicine we supply in
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NOTICE..

FEyflE. antse rsigned would announce that
L he has sold to Mr.. J. p. Cantwell the
entire Machinery and Appurtenances Of the
Elktor Iron Foundry, including the exclu-
sve Pa.ent Right to manufacture and sell his
Patent Economical PIow for Cecil county
Md, and certain Maer priv ileses in Kent
county. Nd; and while he respectfully
returns thanks to his former friends, would
tal0e this occasion to recommend them to
favor his successor with their patrona &C,
under the belief that they will meet with
entire satisfaction.
MARI, 1861. j. HECKENDORN,