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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-09-13
M INTERESTING INCIDENT.


Wa yesterday learned, from an authority
which guarantees its entire authenticity. the
subioined interesting incident, which took
place on Monday about L o'clock, ia front
of our lines On the Potomac, opposite this
city:
while Eve csnpsnis, " the Twenty third New York
Regiment on picket duty, " their number adj
vanred considerably ahead Of his comrades, until he OBJ
served man who proved ~ be a Confederate officer
beckoniug with the hAud, u soliciting Interview
On approaching nesr enough to be heard, the latter Ask
ed he could see the Csptsn of the Company 70 which
tho Federal picket belonged. and on this fact being re-
ported Capt Loyden, commanding u the conpa-
MES 10 the fwcny third New York Regiment he direct
ed a response 10 be- given Ia the Affirmative aud imnc-
da'ey proceeded u meet the Confederate soldier
When the two had approached enough 20 exchange
words. Capt Loydcn stated what arms he bpte AID
ed " the meeting vas ~ be hosule cue. The Coneer.
soldier said he srned In like manner, but desir.
ell only friendly interview. Cart lydeu then advanc-
ed 60 meet the latter wha Introduced him.clfas Captain
Saunders. " the Eleventh south Carolina Regiment
The two Captains thetcupan engaged Ia = familiar and
friendly generation. especially the subject u shoot
ing pckets which they both deored cuhuafy 10 the
usages " civilized ws'fre aud which Capt. Lydcn in
form I'd Capt saunders contrary 10 the eHptcss orders
of Boo. Colonel aud uf all Colones ia the National lines.
who directed their mrn. when ON picket duty, 10
fire except n sell defence Capt Saunders neat nquf
ed whether Capt brydsn vas in the receipt IT
theur iucs cncc tetpectng the capture uf the forts
at Hatafas lnlct, report II which had reached the
Confederate truops stationed In Fsffar County. Capt.
L1yden having informed Captain Saunders that the intel
iitlf was uusiH"telY 'offfrt Tue sttef observed
n 80, e. heavy bios" upon North Carolina AMI
the southern clast generally Capt Loyden replied,
that ia wac ike this, between the National Government
aud the feocd states 10 be- expected that many
fuch blows would he Indicted before the brought
% end.
On parting. the New York Csntan rendered 10 the
South Caou.n cigars of himself aud his brother
uhesia that southern luxury being. according Capt.
huud.rs, comm idtF in the Confederate camp
The two officers theu shook haads and sfer crch angling
salutcs rc,cr-ed their positions Ia Bihfare, aud
proceeded Z" t'irn thrr respective commands.
lha raalci wal readily sutmsc that thc principal OBJ
ia.f proposed himself by the Confederate Captain in
aee.inE NHeNira, probably graufy HE cHfosi
ty fs1ecuf tlc 'rp lred capture of the ltts Hat
terts luIot Vie branss ~ the event u tue. might
n..ll- lIr n N.ulh n.r.Llnilr.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-09-13

I-0T The September term Of the Washing
ton County Court commenced Tuesdey--Hon.
Asahcl Peck, presiding.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-09-13

I ITERATION. - This may certify that
l 4 have given my son Royal NJ. Frnk, his Time dur
ina The remainder ~ his minary aud shall claim none
" his earnings pay any debts u his contracting aler
this date. ALMON FhlNk.
wimcss-N. H. SrArLptkG,
Faysiou, Aug. %, 1861. d3G5s
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-09-13
THE SENATE

The new Senate will consist Of the follow
ing gentlemen, all straight Republican, unless
olherwise designatcd
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-09-13
CONSUMPTION CURADLE.

- DR.. HsHs BAISAk I. better entitled to the cnuld-
enee Of CoNsUMPTIVES than any remedy knuwn ;
it, peculiar ecton the system excite the surprise and
admiration Of those sho have uicd various medicines
without besekt IL 10 veil worth fair trial.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-09-13

NJ OTICE.--1 his is 10 certify that |, this
' day, give my SON Frederick u. Persons. his time
during The remainder 81 his minority, aud shall claim
no more Of his wages pay any debts OF his
ing after this date. HARRISON W. PERSONS.
East Warren, JAn:l, 1861 "a CO.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-09-13

BsAurrpuLLr CLssz, PunE AND WHITE Uhatf
Any fass amer the use Of the Magnolia Balm.
ter how ~.sEhty il vas before. Price so per bot
tie. Sold e.erywhere W. T.. HAGAN & co.
$40 rhorsIHroRs, Troy, n. Y.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-09-13

NOTICE Run away from the subscriber
' on the 25ih Of August last. Alfred iussorlh, an
indcned apprentice aged about thirteen years This Is
all persons that shall pay no debts u his con
GREEN CoLBURN.
Woodbury.. Sept. 8, 1881 eaoo
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-09-13

DERsoNs WANTING A CHANGE OF
/ CLIMATE FOR HEALTH,
Soc adycri.cnrnt Of the thriving aud beautiful SET
TLEMENr OF IIAMMONiON IN another column.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-09-13

THE SAnnArH TO NJ KEPr.-Gen. McClel-
Ian il Of that CrOmwellian breed OF soldiers
who put their faith in God and keep their
powder dry. He has issaed the following
GencrAI Orler
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-09-13
copyright secured.l
IHE q X IL ATTN IAN II EN- EDY

'ttN'N fhuffN fHfNtt""t"yitp no 81
This celebrated Female Medicine, possess
ing virtues unknown % anything OF the
kind, and proving thectual after all others
have failed, Is designed fnr both married
and single iadio', and is the very best
thing known Tor The purpose. as 1t will
bring on the month";, sitknf,s in cssos "
obstructions. nfter all other remedies Of
the hind have been tried in vain.
Over 20O0 BOTTLES have now been
sold without nHg'c future. when taken
as directed. aud without the leastiniufy 20
TO health in any case. lD'lt Is put up IN
bottles u thee different strengths. with
full directions fof using, and sent BY eN-
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-09-13

The straight Republican County ticket in Or
ange County is elected. MIR. Gilmore, for Judge
OF Probate in bradford District, receiving POO
majority.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-09-13
7 ERMONT MUTUAL FIRE lNs. CO.
As'nssNNNT r0il 1901


he Members of ihc Vermont MNuu Fire Insurance
lmpsny hercbe notified, that HE following assess.
cuts have hcrn uadr by the Directors or all notes boa
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-12-31
Shameful.

Es- 1t seems that the man from whose
pen flows the stream Of ribaldry which
the notorious Y. T. Herald daily pours
out upon GREELEY, SUMNER, LovEJoY,
LANE,and all prominent antislavery men,
is scamp who was some time since turn
ed away from the office Of The Journal O,
Commerce, and who, notwith standing his
well known indentificaion with the very
dirtiest type Of pro-slavery Democracy,
has been lately appointed by Mr.. Hiram
Barney, the anti slavery Republican Col
lector Of the port Of New York, by spe-
cial interpositions of the anti-slavsry Re-
publican Secretary OF the Treasury, to a
sinecure in the Custom House He was
appointed, it is said, as representative
of The Herald, and in recognition of the
service rendered by that paper. to the
government! Performing no duties in
the Custom House, he draws his salary
from the U. S. Treasury, and devotes
himself to the congenial work of lam
poonng the men and the papers to whom
Messrs. Chase and Barney owe their Sc
lection for the offices they fill.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-12-31
The New Year.

re- AS this is the last day of the year
1861, it is becoming hat we take a ret.
respective glance at the transactions OF
tie past year. One year ago, our gov
eminent was administered by an imbe-
Gil, if not traitorous administration. The
cause of secession was but feebly echo
ing from South Carolina, and no one felt
any particular danger to be threatening
us. We were at peace "with all the
world and the rest of mankind" except
the Palmetto State Since that time
there has been quite a change. We have
an administration the energy and loyalty
of which, is theme of praise from ALL
In ten months it has raised, armed and
equipped. an army Of over 100000 men
Fitted out a navy, that for power and eff
ficiency. is second to none in the world
While it is the wonder Of John Bull and
everybody else, the promptness with
which the $780, 600, 900 loan was taken
At the same time the Hydra Headed
monster, secession, has grown and in
creased in size, until it has enveloped
nearly one half the Union. Our affairs
with other nations are becoming some
what complicated, yet with the wisdom
and good judgment, our statesmen have
shown, so far, we think we may trust
them yet for another year. In all these
changes that have, or all that may come.
we shall ever be found battling for the
truth, the right, and our country. With
this, our kind patrons, we wish you each
and all, happy New Year.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-12-31

jhnctioh with the Susquehana, a few
miles from Harrisburg. The latter stream
Is here nearly or quite half mile wide.
very shallow, and falls rapidly over a
rocky bed. We cross it two or three
miles above Harrisburg, on a beautiful
and substantial bridge nearly mile
long. We get but liule view Of any
thing Of interest in Harrisburg, except
the long array of brick walls of the In,
sane Asylum, and The tents of Camp
Curtin, which are still peopled with sol
ders, Notwithstanding Pennsylvania has
long had her quota in the field. Here
there is large addition to our soldier
passengers, who, throughout the whole
route, have not been inconsiderable in
number. Indeed. there seems to be al
immense army of idlers running about
the country wearing Uncle Sans clothes
Every car, every couch, every hotel
throughout our route, swarms with them
and Uucle Sam must be the most lenient
employer in the world to pay such large
salaries to these epuletted gentry fol
roaming over the country.
Leaving Harrisburg we pass through
some Of the richest and best cultivated
country in the Union. About Lancas.
ter, especially, everything seems of the
most luxurious character Every inch
of land seems to be under cultivation, OF
to have known the identifying hand
Of intelligent industry. The great ca
pacious Swiss barns, set against the side
Of hill, with shelter for stock beneath,
the beautiful farm houses, surrounded
with snrubbery, the clean fences, all be
token wealth, and taste. The green
fields of winter wheat and Of The number
less evergreens surrounding the residen-
ces, agreeably relieves the landscape
from the sombre drapery of autumn, and
altogether it would be hard to find more
felicitous rural scene.
But at o'clock we have accomplish
ed the 353 miles Of the PENNSYLVANIA
Central, and crossing the Schuylkill, are
in the clean home like limits Of the Qua
ker City. Here, as our letter is pretty
long, we will for the present stop.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-12-31
w AR n EWS.

ST LOUIS. Dec. l9.-Dispstches re
ceived at headquarters from General
Pope, state that after a forced march
yesterday he got between the enemy en-
camp d six miles from Chilhoe, Johnson
county, 2,200 strong, but as soon as they
heard OF his approach they beat rapid
retreat towards Rose HILL Johnson
county, leaving all their baggage, arms,
munitions papers, e., in our possession
Pope then threw forward ten companies
OF cavalry and section of artillery in
pursuit, following with the main body of
the army. Al Johnson, Bates county,
the rebels being so closely pursued,
scattered in all directions. but mostly
towards the South. Pope then forced a
strong cavalry reconnaissance through
TO within 5 miles OF Osceola and inter
cepted and captured $50 of the fleeing
rebels and all their baggage, horses, &c.
Other squads of from ten TO fifteen were
taken making the aggregate number OF
prisoners about 800. No fighting is re
ported TO have occurred.
Pope says the whole of the country
between Rose Hill on the west and Grand
River on the south is clear Of rebels
Plice has only 5000 troops at Osceola.
The names Of about 800 rebels have
been enrolled at the Provost Marshal
Generals office. upon whom contribu.
lions are to be levied, under Gen. Hal
'eck' S General Order No. "a, for the
benefit of the South West refugees.
About sixty of the most prominent OF
these are to be called upon to morrow for
the sums set opposite their names, vary
ing from 800 10000, and the rest are
TO be notified as the exigencies require.
Gen Price of Missouri, will want his
Fifty Thousand Men more than ever
since the splendid achievement Of Gen.
Pope. By three brilliant movements
with scarcely a parallel in the history
Of this war. the rebel cause in Missouri
has received powerful shock Almost
simultaneously Col Davis takes to the
camp al Milford, Gen. Pope strikes a
blow AT Clinton, and the Kansas boys
sweep across the river and blot out two
secesh towns The footing up shows
9 800 prisoners, 100 horses, and large
amount Of arms, ammunition, and sup
plies. 1t viii be something from which
Price will not soon recover, and not at all
this winter. We have had nothing like
il since the gallant LYON.
The rebels at Columbus and New
Madrid are said to be quite alarmed at
the preparations making at Cairo, and
they are rallying all the force possible TO
be had 10 repel an expected attack.
Memphis, TOO. has been largely increas
ing her defensive works In the midst
of all this New Orleans calls TO give back
some of her troops, our occupation of
Ship Island being not very pleasant TO
contemplate, in case Gen Phelps should
follow up his proclamation with the
bavonet.
WAsnINGToS, Dec 2I.-Gen. Ord
started yesterday morning on foraging
expedition. His command consisted Of
four regimens-the Buck tad Rifles,
Lieut.. Col. Kane. and Eaion's battery.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-12-31
Boston Disgraced.

Ezr The Metropolis Of the "Old Bay
State" has lately disgraced herself by the
reelection as mayor of j. NJ. WIGHTMAN,
the present incumbent, and the man who
lent his official influence and authority
last winter TO crush out the freedom OF
speech. He has more ability than
FERNANDO Woop, but is quite as unprin
cipled as that bold bad man" He was
supported by the sham Democracy, the
Bell Everett men, and the whole Liquor
interest, represented by some 5000
drinking shops, ETC. Rum and pro sla-
very democracy 90 hand in hand as
principles Notwithstanding the many up
right aud temperate persons who are
connected by party ties with slavery and
lis horrid train Of abuses.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-12-31
ESTRAY NOTICE.

ty, on the 25th day of November, 1861, ONE
YOKE OF ESTRAY CATTLE One light
red, and one light brindle marked in each
ear, with notch taken out of the under side,
also cross the left horn of each. Bot
about eight years old. The red OK has scar
upon the right hip. Appraised at forty seven
dollars before l.. S. Brooks, Esq.
Il. BREWER, Clerk.
Dee Oath, 1861. Dee "a -3m
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-12-31
S22.OOO.OO
Cash Assets


for paving losses, and no claims against the
Company, with rapid increasing business, it
now offers the only chance for the people of
Iowa to insure in safe and responsible Com
pany at home.
In presenting our claims to the people of To-
wa, we deem it a duty, at the same time, to
caution them against the many counterfeit and
wild -cat companies that are sending out agents
swindle every person that may be credulous
enough to do business with them
The certificate Of the Secretary Of State. at
tached below, shows that the Iowa Mutual is
the only
LEGALLY ORGANIZED COMPANY
in the State and the Code of Iowa declares it
is crime punishable by fine or imprisonment
for any company to do business in violation OF
our laws yet there are many pretended COM
panes in our own State. as well as in other
States, that are in direct violation Of law,
swindling the people of Iowa out of thousands
of dollars annually with perfect impunity.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-12-31
DIRECT ROUTE,

To Cleveland, Buffalo, Dunkirk, Albany aad
Boston via Albany
Trains leave the Union Depot, corner Of
Madison and Canal Streets, Chicago, eveny
morning Sundays excepted) and every even
ing Saturdays excepted) for the above cities
and all intermediate points, on the arrival of
trains from the West
NO CHANGE OF CARS
Between Chicago and Pittsburgh, and
BUT ONE CHANGE
Between Chicago and Philadelphia or New
York, via Allentown.
SLEEPING CARS ON ALL NIGHT
TRAINS,
And Baggage Checked Through.
Tickets for sale at the principal ticket offices
in the West, also at the Company's Office, cor
ner of Randolph and Dearborn Streets, Chisa-
go, and at the Union Depot, West Side
D. BOSS, N. w Pass Ag't, Milwaukee.
A. HOLIDAY, Ticket Ag't. Chicago.
VIM. p. SHINN,
GenI Pass Agent.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-12-31
Editorial Correspondence.


WILLARD HOTEL, Washington
Dec. 81, 1861.
DEia GUARDIAN When one is ga
zing upon the varied beauties Of a rapid
iy passing landscape, or upon the inter
esting features Of quickly changing
kaleidoscope, one rarely wishes to with
draw ones eyes, even to jot down iol
the after relreshment Of ones own mem.
Dry, such items as may have given de-
light. And. thus the ver-changino
novelties and attractions of my trip have
left me ina;sposcd to withdraw from
them even the short time necessary 70
communicate with you.
My passage eastward could not have
been more delightful. To be sure, one
does not much like TO be forced from the
luxurious repose of the sleeping car. 50
early rs and a a. m, but then il is a
rich compensation to watch the unfold
lag Of the nlorning--io see the gorgeous
pencilins Of Old Sol upon the heavens
ashc mounts upward, blottng out, one
after another. the lwinkling orbs and
bright planets Of the great dome above
to witness the gradual awakening of ma.
lure through The influence of the soft,
bright. rosy beams Of The God Of Day
to see stream and lake, highland and
Iowland, woodland and meadow, flooded
with While. then, crimson light, the beau
iful and fantastic froslwork rejecting,
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-12-31
GF- As the subject Of abolisbing sIav

Sf- As the subject Of abolisbing slav-
cry in the District Of Columbia is now
agiated, it may be OF general interest to
know that, according to the recent Gems
us. the number of slaves in Georgetown
is SIT, in Washington l.744. and IN the
remainder OF the county 834, making a
total Of 3, 1856. Free blacks in the dist
rict l1.13l, and the total population of
is 6l,l23.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-12-31
Correspondence Of the Guardian.

SMITHroN, Mo, Dec. l6 1861
FRIEND RIcn Il like the general
tenor of your remarks in the Guardian
of Dec. Sd. concerning the removal Of
Gen, Fremont and the policy adopted by
Gen Halleck nevertheless l think you
would somewhat modify your criticism
of the latter, were you again to refer to
it, after reading the generals more
recent orders lie is doubtless actuated
by an integrity and energy of purpose
which will prevent his adopting a system
Of action more lenent than sound policy
would dictate. In these border States,
The right policy will accomplish much
more than large armies. | am confident
that no other man, save Gen Fremont,
could have inspired the confidence al
ready entertained by the soldiery III Maj.
Gen. Halleck. | except Gen. Fremont,
for no commander ever possessed the
affection and confidence of his army
more completely than he, and The indig
nation at his removal was unboundel
1t is not concealed that at Springfield tie
dissalisfac lion amounted at one time
almost TO mutiny in lis favor. Bat sill
more intense is the universal deleslalon
Of Fremont's vilifers. They have abus
ed and misrepresented him in every
manner that intense hatred and jealousy
could suggest they charge him with
crimes that would dam ma saint; they aver
against him imbecility and inattention 10
his duties they assert that his army was
badly organized badly armed and equip.
ped, badly clothed, worse fed and very
inadequalelv provided with means Of
transportation, and that as a consequence,
upon the recent expedition to Spring
field, the soldiers suffered untold horrors.
OF course the country at large cannot
Judge correctly of the truth OF falsity OF
these charges. The experience OF those
Immediately connected with the Spring
field movement is probably better evi-
dence in the matter than the lying ac-
cusalions Of malignant enemies.
The AGA H. regiment formed a part
of the expedition 10 Springfield Our
march from Warsaw was forced one
and we experienced all the discomforts
incident to that enterprise. We were
waiting the arrival Of our teams from
Upton with provisions. when we receiy
ed orders for an immediate and rapid
advance to Spring field. OF course We
were obliged to leave our tents and camp
equippage, with the exception Of few
cooking utensils which wer4 piled upon
crazy OK wagons. Thus deprived Of all
those appliances Of comfort which serve
to molly the latigues of forced march,
il may be well supposed that we suffered
fully as much as any regiment in the
expedition. Fortunately, the weather
was most favorable. The days we've
pleasant and comfortable, though Tie
nights were quite chilly, and The only
serious discomfort, aside from the suffer
ins naturally resulting from long and
rapid walking under a heavy burthen.
was occasioned by sleeping in the open
'ir, exposed 10 heavy dews and the cold
light winds. 10 be sure We were on
laf rations portion Of The time, but
here was no grea! suffering on that ac
cunt Under tho most favorable cir
\ march Of eighty miles
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-12-31
NEW ADV REFRESHMENTS.
ESTRAY NOTICE.

Taken up by Don F. Bissell. of Homer
L Township, Buchanan County, Iowa, on
the 80 day Of December, 1861, one RED
ROAM OK, about eight years old. No marks
or brands perceivable. Appraised before Eli
Norton, Esq, at S27 80.
+. BREWER, Clerk
Dec. %, 1861 Dec 24-3m
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-12-31
PITTSBURGH TT. WAYNE 4 CHI
CACO RAILWAY.


Between Chicago and Pittsburgh, Harisburgh.
Baltimore, Washington City, New York, aud
Boston via New York, and to Cincinnati and
Columbus Also
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-12-31

A. f. RICH, cf West Union, orr General
Agent for Northern Iowa, is duly authorized
to appoint agents make assignments, and issue
policies Active agents wanted to canvass ev-
cry county in the State Men with good bust
ness talent can do nothing better in these hard
times. For further particulars address, A. f.
RICH, West Union, Fayettc Co., Iowa.
REFERENCES.
Hon s. J Kirk wood Iowa City Hon n.
w. Isabel, Marion, Linn County, Iowa; Hon.
VIM. III. Holmes, Anamosa, Jones County, To-
wa Hon. Jno. f. Dillon, Iowa City
John Niles, President Thomas Green,
Treasurer Milton Briggs. Secretary A. h.
RICH, General Agent
Certificate from Secretary of .Stcfr.
OFFICE OF SEc'Y OF STArE)
Des Mones. July Is, '6l.S
Milton Briggs, Esq: Dear Sir-The Amer
lean Insurance Company has not fled its nrti.
clcs of Incorporation in may office. The Iowa
Mutual Fire Insurance Company ;s.tlie only in
surance company that has ever filed articles Of
in my office.
Elijah Sells, See'y of State.
By Jno. NJ Davis, Deputy.
vs. n.19ly.