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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-08-27

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TuaM MISSOURI.
THE caSYrBrRATrs MOVING NoETH--rSloi MES
DRIVES FROM THEIR HOMES IL DrsTGTrrfoy.
roLLA, No, August 23.-Accou0is from
Springfield state that from six 10 ten thousand
OF McCuilongh's army have left for the Northern
section of The State. \ Confederate force had
reached Lebanon, on the Rolla road, and we're
committing dcpredations. About seven eSiles
from Springfield have joined Col. Royd's regl,
ment. .lbCnt a thousand Union men have
been obliged to abandon their homes il the
Southwest section Of the State, and leave their
property III the usercy Of the Confederatcs.
There is much distress among these people,
large numbers having neither money nor pro-
visions.
A train Of Federal arms, which was brought
in safely from Springfield ny Mayor Sturgcs,
is said to ba wor.h y million and 81 half OF
dollars.
Sr. I.crrs. Aug. @-Two members OF the
FIRST Kansas regiment have arrived here from
Springfield, having been released by General
Price. They report that on The Thursday
following the re.rea; from Springfield, Mccall
lcugh started in pursuit of Siesel, with 5000
cavalry and zinc pieces If artillery bu! af,e-
enc day'; march, learning that Geu~rai Siesc|
had been reinforced, lie gave up the pursuit
and marched towards Jefferson City. Quite
Il number Of the wounded On both sides have
died since our fprces left Springfield.
Col. Coffee, who was 4 prisoner in the Fed
eral camp, and released or parole by Gen. Lyon
a short time since, was wourde sn the Rebel
side. and has since lost IL ltG.
The off cial report foots up the Federal loss
in the battle Of Wilson's Creek, as follows
killed, 223; wounded, 72l missing, 29l.
4 large number Of the missing were taken
prisoners By the Rebels and hare since been
released.
It is rumorcd that the farm Of Hon. j. S.
Phelps was visited by the Rebels, and all his
cattle, horses and mules we're driven away,
and everything valuable on his premises he
stroyed.
PROCLAMATION OF GEN. MCCULLOUGH.
SPRISGFiELD, Mo, Aug. l5-The following
proclamation has been issued by Ben. McCul.
Tough
TO TIT PEOPLE CT MISSOURI.
Having been called upon by the Governor
Of your State to assist in driving the Federal
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FORTRESS MONROE, Aug. 22.-Sereral ex-
detrimental shots were fired to-day from the
Union gun. with an extreme range OF betwsen
four and fyr miles. One ball penetrated a
sand bank IA depth III - feet. Gen. Butler ex'
pressed himself as by no means satisfied 1ith
the trial. 1t said that the General will not
return to Massachusetts, but will take the field
in command of the volunteers Of the depart
nent.
The propelIers Fanny and .Adr'u,io have
gone on an expedition up the bay, under The
direction Of Lieut., Crosby.
Heavy firing was heard to-day in the direction
Of Norfolk. where the Confederates are proba-
bly, trying the range Of their batteries.
The big gun Union having bcen mounted
on the point was tried on Thursday with an
elongated prnjectile. The trial was not salts.
factory, as it did not carry near so far as was
expected Of it Another trial Will BE- made
with a lighter projectile, those used on Thurs.
day being thought TOO heavy.
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to guard the town, which, with the inn
proved state ofdefences Will be sufficient.
To- day noon, six Of the Border Ruffian
Rangers, whose Regiment is stationed
seven miles above, arrived in camp
They stated that the story about the
capture of Lexington was all false, and
that LANE, with fifteen hundred men,
had cut his way through to the relief of
MULLIGAN, while the rebels were cornered
on all sides and can't run. Our Regi-
ment is now under marching orders, and
probably for Lexington, where Tie boys
courage will no doubt be tested.
G. j. r.
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gnetrD,
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The Hearts Guests.
When age has east its shadows

When age has east its shadows
Der lfe's declining way,
And the evening twilight gathers
Round our departing day.
Then, while we sit and ponder
On the deep and shadowy past,
Within the hearts still chambers
The guests will gather fast.
The friends in youth we cherished
Shall come TO us once more,
Again to hold communion
AS in days of yore.
They may be stern and sombre
They may be bright and fair,
But the heart will have its chambers
The guests will gather there.
How shall it be, my sister?
Who, then, shall he our guests ?
How shall it be my brothers,
When the shadow on us rests +?
Shall we not, amid the silence,
In accents soft and low,
Then hear familiar voices,
And words of long ago.
Shall We not see dear faces,
Sweet smiling.as of old,
Till the mist of that dear chamber
Are sunsets clouds of gold.
When age has cast its shadows
Der ltc's declining way,
And the evening twilight gathers
Round our departing day
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Correspondence of the Guardian.
HEAD QUARTERS FIFTH Iowa,
BooNvILLE, Mo, Sept. 22d, 1861.
TcoxcLupEp FROM LAST wnLk.


BooNvILLE, Mo-, Sept e2d, 1861.
TcoNeLuDEp FROM LAST wDLK
The torch of the incendiary must have
been applied early in the forenoon, for
the frame work was all consumed, and
there remained only the three grim silent
stone abutments. 1t had obviously been
burnt for the purpose of preventing com
mun;cation between Lexington and JEFF
lerson City, it being the programme OF
the secessionists to hem in and secure
this place and Lexington, and then turn
their united forces on Jefferson, which
they are very anxious to take the present
month, in order to pass an ordinance OF
Secession declaring the State of Missouri
free from the parental authority OF Uncle
Sam, and entitled to pass her own laws
and regulations. Blu, | must first des
cribe the town and scene OF the burning
bridge. You remember, perhaps. FRAN.
CTS MEAGugR's description of Centreville,
in Virginia, and il certainly is applicable
to this. All business, il there ever was
any, was done at least eighty years ago
Since that time the place has been left ii
the undisturbed possession Of the owl,
and bats, while the inhabitants hay,
withdrawn themselves from all connec
ton with the public word. Oae soitar,
building, which was used as a grocer,
store, stands at the eastern end of th,
bridge and presents quite iorlorn anC
detected appearance. The sides ar,
adorned with flaming capitals. seuins
forth the variety of good things 10 b
had within: : Whiskey. Coffee, Shusar
Whiskey Cheese. and Whiskey !" Oh
friend DELArLAlN, can't you send a cop,
of the Sun6eam here TO astonish the na
tives. and let them behold for the frs
time the word Temperance. Ii woul
be great curiosity. and call forth a
manner OF conjectures as to It's meaning
The banks of the Lamine river resem
bic those of the Usage. being fringe
with thick growth Of dwartish umbe
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-10-08
j. S. WOODWARD.

4 TTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT
n Law, General Land Agent and Notary
Public Independence, Buchanan County,
Iowa. Will practice i'll the different Courts Of
this State. Also attend promptly to securing
claims, making Collections, Paying Taxes,
.Convcyaucing, dc
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III. C. HEMENyyAY,

tATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT
LAW, Independence, Buchanan County,
wa Office in Wilcox's Block.
Will practice in the Courts Of Buchanan
and adjoining Counties. and attend rrom,tly
to all business connected with his profession.
Avg. -, lsGl. Nv
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and atfording safe asylum to multtudes
of nameless insects AS TO the few peo.
pie who manage to exc out scanty
living they bear close resemblance
to all the other Missourians, being dress
ed in butternut colored pants, loose frock
coat and broad brimmed hat, and possess
cadaverous expression of couutenance.
We stacked arms and proceeded to
gather up materials for dinner, but with
rather poor success, for none Of the bag
gage wagons had yet arrived. Towards
evening woman came to the Guard s
quarters, in the grocery building, bear.
ing upon her arm large basket well
filled with meat. potatoes and warm bis
cult. 1t was soon surrounded by hun
CRY, clamorous crowd, who pressed for
ward pouring all sorts Of blessings upon
the head of the giver, and humbly en-.
treating for small piece of crust. The
milk of human kindness is not all dried
up in these desolate regions, and federal
soldier can now and then get something
to eat without incurring the risk of being
poisoned. Lieut.. JORDAN and company
were detailed to act as outside picke I
guard for the evening, and set out on
their wearsome tramp. Nothing of i'm
portance transpired no traces or signs
of an enemy being seen. Brother SAM,
aided by the nimble fingers and willing
heart of Corporal WooDRUFF, succeeded
in drawing line bowl Of butter from an
isolated spring house, which helped
amazingly in setting out our breaktas,
table the next morning. No one asked
any questions, but all felt inspired with
veneration Cor the magic art contained IN
the single word dra,c. The next day,
hnding 1t useless TO remain longer, we
were ordered back to quarters. 1t is
probable that the bridge was fired by a
small party who could place themselves
Immediately out of danger. 1t can result
in no great inconvenience to the trans
portation of troops, for they have kindly
left us the Missouri river aud ferry n
few miles above which is in possession of
the HoMe Guards.
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FlNNEGAS. :. >. ALLEN. l.. W. HART
FINNEGA ALLEN & HART

4 TTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT
n LAW, Independence, buchanan Coun-
~, Iowa.
Will give strict attention to all business en-
Il To their care. Office in the BOOK STORE,
near the bridge.
Any and all business pertaining in any way
TO Lands or a land business, promptly attend
to- [sep25y
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BUSINESS CARDS.
JOHN G.. HOUSE. d.

DHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. Office.
i over p. G. Wilcox's Store Residence,
Green Street, ID house below Walnut, north
side, (former residence of d. S. Dunham) In
dependence, Iowa. ''
August 9th 1861. re# @ ,-ely
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w. G.. DONN AN,

4 TTORNEY 4 COUNSELOR At LAW,
n Land and General Agent and Notary
Public, Treas,uyr H. Recorder Office, lndcpen
dence, Iowa.
Is prepared to attend with prpmptness to all
business pertaining 10 his Profession. Especial
attention given To Collecting, Conveyancing
Paying taxes, Examining titles, &c. je6- 81
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DIR. II. II. HUNT,

nFFERS HIS PROFESSIONAL SERN-
~ ices to the citizens of Independence and
surrounding country. Office on Main Street,
in Union Block, with w. G. Morris, where
or at his Residence, Court Street, opposite
G. 4. Leavitt She will answer calls Mt all
hours Of the day or night. Ee [api4591ly
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JED LAKE.

4 TTORNEY & COUNSELOR AT LAW
"A Land and General Agent, Independence
Iowa. Will give prompt attention to all pro.
fessional busine entrusted to his care. Money
loaned and investments made on reasonabl,
terms. Office on Main street over VIM. G. Nor.
riss Jewelry Store.
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JAM rs JaMiSO.
A. Is. LEW
JAMESON & LEWIS,

4 TT0RNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT
n Law and Notaries Public, will practice
in the several Courts of this State, viii give
strict attention to securing claims, making and
forwarding collections, paying taxes, examin-
ing titles, and all other business entrusted to
them professionally. f3-2ltfl
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CARTER HOUSE.

I Ohm l.. WILCOX, formerly of the Amer
- loan Hotel, having leased the above house,
would return his thanks TO the public for the
liberal patronage formerly bestowed, and would
lDe noppy to welcome all his old friends at the
Garter House, Maine St, Cedar Falls, Iowa.
Stages leave this house daily for the North
South and West
Cedar Falls, July 25, 1861
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engaged in deadly struggle with ar
antagonist.
The scene now became one of wildes
confusion. The rush of hostile feet long
the roof bespoke the rapid advance of foes
whose numbers it would be maduess to
contend with. Beneath, desperate en-
counter was going on between my com.
rade and one or more of the rebels, as
many fierce oath testified. NV left
hand was firmly fastened on the throat o
the man with whom | was conteuding,
yet he clung to me with maddenin z ten
acity. Reflection and action were the
twin born of an urgent second. With
my right hand | had managed to draw
and cock my revolver. Ny life and lib
erty were in the hands Of a grasping foe.
There was no compromise here my life
or his F! Pressing the muzzle of my pis-
tol to his head, fired, and he fell with
scattered brains at my feet. The next
instant dropped from the balcony to
the ground where H--was battleing in
close quarters. Here stumbled over a
fallen man. In the act of regaining my
feet, my hand came in contract with his
breast or side, and was instantly bathed in
a warm gush of streaming blood.
"Where are you, H ?" shouted
H ere
The response came from within a yard
or two of the spot where stood. found
my companion struggling on the ground,
in savage fury, with fellow evidently of
much superior muscular power TO myself,
Quick as thought my strength was united
to his, and with one concentrated, deter
mined and desperate effort we flung our
herculean foe headlqng down into the
well.
Without waiting to draw breath we
started and fled for life, battling host
enemies by the suddenness Of our plunge
amidst the thick surrounding darkness.
"This way cried Il, and keep
ing close together we quickly reached
our concealed wagon. To spring inside
was the work of second, and away we
went for the camp. The Zouave drove,
and his driving was like the driving of
Jvhu
with me-" he sail at length. "if' you
hadn't come in as you did. There were
Two Of them on me before | knew where
| was, when | found I'd lost my Coli !;
SO gave one dig with the full length
Of my bowie, and then went in for good
wresle with the fellow we treated TO a
drink"
We reached camp unpursued. The
wagon was returned punctually next
night, as promised, TO the astonished and
grateful darkey. but whether or not he
received any remuneration for the loan OF
it am unable to state.
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TUESDAY, "a.

Startln" news reached lis last n;aht
Irish Brigade, and an Illinois Cavalry
company. stationed at Lexington, had
surrendered to the rebels, under Gen.
Pace. LANE, with his reinforcement Of
/ six thousand men, was too late 10 render
assistance, aud the federal forces were
compelled TO submit for want of water
and ammunition. The contest lasted for
five or six days, and if reports are to be
believed, resulted in fearful loss of life
on both sides, four thousand being killed
and wounded of the enemy, and seven
hundred and fifty of the federals this
however is hardly credited Gen PopE,
with force of six thousand men was
supposed TO be near enough TO prevent
all reintorcements from McCoLLouGn
reaching PRIcE, while LANE could easily
intercept GREEN, should he be in the
neighborhood, which is not probable, for
the last heard from that renowned
chieftain, be was making all speed for
the southern portion OF the State
Judging from the latest and most relia-
be accounts received, Lexington is now
in the hands OF PRIcE, the Irish Brigade,
as noble and well supplied body of men
rs ever went forth 10 war, taken prison.
ers, and the strongest inlrenchments
and most complete military stores on the
river turned against us. And all thi.
happened while the Iowa Fifth, the Indi
diana 18th, e2d and e7lh Regiment.
were only forty miles from the scene o
action. OF course the greatest excite
ment prevails now, and the most extraor
diuary exerlions will be made to retriev,
our lost ground. To acquire the strength
and power that we possessed over The
) enemy few days ago will cost hundred.
. OF valuable lives, beside. involving vas
! loss of time and expense. Lexington vii
5 be turned into large military depot
; from which rebel armies can be fted on
and descend down the Missouri. cut,inl
: of our supplies from Jefferson City an,
completely colralling US This is a gran,
e scheme OF the secessionists. They hay,
l a mortal hatred Of this place ever sine
e their defeat by the Home Guards, ar,
: are determined 10 have il at all hazards
g Ii so, they will have fine chance to dis
, play their agility in scaling breast works
, for we have IA splendid line on the mos
important ground, four feet high and te
= feet in thickness. Four steamers are no,
4 lying at the landing. aud another fleet
d expected from up the river to mig hi
u bringing more troops The Indiana o,
!, Regiment has left for Georgelow to .da,
about forty miles south Of this. The 26,
d Indiana. 22d. aud Iowa 9TH are still her,
r. One Regiment Will probably be left hei
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RANSOM BARTLE,
B A N *. Il r

REAL ESTATE 4 LAND WARRANTS,
Independence, Iowa.
I ANDS BOUGHT & SOLD, AND ENTER.
IL ed on Commission, Exchange bought and
iod, at current rates, Sight and Time Drafts
,n Eastern cities, Money invested on Joint ac.
sount, 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 ,, lc6l.
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w. CHANDLER

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE OFFICE
- over Keller & Burpees Furniture War.
Rooms, Independence, Iowa
Feb 26 lS6l
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Each subsequent insertion, .-...-- 50
zone square, three months, 400
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one year, Observation-Disclosures 1000
zone column, one year, 5000
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Quarter column, one year, ...- 5000
Business cards, S lines, one year. - 40
Marriage notices, ~ ----...--.- 900
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The Nevada journal., 1861-01-04

like jack-knife. Matt's broke the shoulder
blade of BilPs right arm. The inerease-twist
scientific licks were no longer possible Bill's
friends cut the rope and rushed in. Both sides
claimed the victory.
The remaining eighteen rounds must have
been terrible, as our reporter evacuated the
stump unable to see it out. He computes there
was was hair enough on the ground when he
left to stuff two good pulu mattresses, blood to
fill hogshead, and not less taan cord of
wood in the air at once. The yclls exceeded
any ever heard by the oldest inhabitant at an
independent drunk and free fight, in his life
The Nevada journal., 1861-01-04

MR. EDIToE-From an article in the Ne
yada Democrat OF Dee. 29th, learn that
the editor Of that sheet is opposed to a
union between the friends Of Breckinridge
and Douglas, on honorable grounds.
He says q any of those who voted for
Breckinridge last election are disposed to
support tie Douglas ticket next year, we
shail be happy to have them do So"
Characters such as the Editor Of the
Democrat are Ease who continually foment
dissensions ana breed strife in any party.
While the lovers of the party are quietly
waiting for time to heal the self inflicted
wounds Of our party, wanton tears
them open. We think the taupt of supe-
riority comes with i'll grace from the fol-
lower ofa man who only obtained the elec-
toral vote of one state.
If the Democrat is the organ of the
Douglas party in this county the friends Of
Breckenridge IN the last election desire to
know it, and govern themselves according
y. If it is not, let us have an authoritative
denial thereof
Let Us know the sentiments Of the Doug
las party in reference thereto.
"BRECK,"
The Nevada journal., 1861-01-04

|. o. OF Coon TEMpLARs.-D. S. Cutter,
Travelling Deputy, has commenced his Ia
bors. On Christmas Eve, he organized
Christmas Lodge No. 10, at Folsom, with
seventeen Charter Members. On Wednes-
day evening, Dec. 26, he organized New
Years Lodge, Ne. IA, at Auburn, with some
thirty Charter Members. There have been
a number of applications for Charters to
organize Lodges in different parts of the
State and there is reason to believe that
the number of Lodges will be donbled in Il
few weeks
The Nevada journal., 1861-01-04

A GARIBALnItN IScIoEST--The Eastern cor
respondent of lie PEaEe mentions an incident in
connection with Garibaldi. After the Italian! hero
retired from the army ne returned TO his home
on the Island of Caprera. When he left that
spct his possessions were very ordinary cabin
several acres ofrough looking, ,uncultivated land.
rugged and roeky apparently unfit for cul-
tivatien. and few goats. On his retnrn he
found the land we'll fenced and plowed, fruit
trees planted, aud growing. fine herd of cat
tie, horses aud goats were in place OF the few
goats be left; and Instead of the old cabin was q
handsome modern villa, well furnished, in the
parlor Of which hung portrait of Victor En-
manuel underneath which, in the handwrit-
ing of the sardinian King appeared the follow
ins inscription
Victor Emmanuel to his friend Garibaldi,"
This delicate attention on the part of Victor
must have been as gratifying to Gariealdi as it
vas 1blc ea tle vari Of the King.
The Nevada journal., 1861-01-04

TIE UNION TO BE PRAYED FoR.-The Pres
ident, it appears by a late Pony, had ap-
pointed the fourth of this month by proela-
Inatien as day of humiliation, fasting and
prayer to save the Uuion In all conscience, we
ask, is not the country in the depths of humilia-
ton now for the SINS follies and disgrace of the
present administration Must we come down
still lower ut the behest Of the Presidenti The
whole nation has been humbled in spirit be-
cause of the unrghteousness and shame oi
Buchanan's administration. The whole Amer
lean people have been humbled, Wings, Dem
ocrats, and all. We have borne our share of
tho distress. If thers is to be any more 80 NOR
tiGcation of the hesh," any going without food,
we would respectfully suggest that to those who
voted for James Buchanan the penance belongs
Let them get down on their marrow bones and
pray to God to forgive them for voting for the
slanderer of Henry Clay, the traitor to the
principles of his party, and the corruptor O
the morals Of the nation and if they do it witt
a contrite heart and with sufficient anguish o
spirit, we are willing to forgive the almost IN
parlouable sin, though We very much fear pos
teri:y never will. But as for the whole natior
getting down into the dust, and going withou
thirty million dinners, we are fornenst it nov
aad forever. 1t may save great many meals
some cooking, some washing of dishes, but W
entertain serious doubts aboutits saving tn
Trion
The Nevada journal., 1861-01-04

DEATH OF GILBERT A. GRAYr.-This well
known citizen died at San Francisco of cry sipe-
las OF the 5ist Of December. Col Grant was 4
prominent Republican and a member of thS
Senatcs of 1888 and .. lie was understood tc
be an app,iean; for the position Of Naval Agcn
at the time Of his death.