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The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-12-31
Harry Foster.

Harry Foster is bright eyed lad
'ourt cen years Of age. He has pleas
ant iace, fair, high brow. shaded b,
glossy ringlets OF hair. and hls gena
way made him tavorile among his bo,
companiunS He is noble hearted too
rs you will soon see
One win'ry Sunday morning, Harr,
WAS standing with some Of the villag,
ads upcn The steps Of the church
There ad been an lice storm" The DAY
before. succeeded by Sigh, fall ofsn, W
but The sun was shining brightly, and
he pine and chesnui trees that now
ringed the banks of tie frozen river
were laden and dropping with snow pearls
and sparkling ice diamonds. Tie path
that led 10 The church was CLASSY with
ice, and the boys seemed highly amused
with the Inconsistent motions and invol.
uniary gestures of the few persons who
had venture forth.
''Iflhere isn't Goody Green" said
one-''now there will be fun -
G"ody Green was very old lady
Her face was wi,hered and wrinlled, her
eyes deeply sunken, and besides being
hump backed her form was ben, by age
and feebleness Yet she was esteemed
and respected by those who knew her, by
her kindness Of heart and true Unaffected
pie,y.
TIE old lady was attempting. by the
aid Of a rude staff. to make her way up
the icy path 10 The church, but her feet
We're sliding backwards she could
neither walk nor stand, and she was
looking around in utter and trembling
helplessness.
Trains started !" exclaimed one oI
the boys.
"Clear tie track - Let her slide -
exclaimed others.
For shame, boys !" said Harry Fost.
er, and dartirg from his place among he
groupe, he offered the old lady his arm
with his usual graceful gallantry ana
supported her trembling form to a SAFE
footing upon The steps of The church.
Thank YOU" said she. "thank you
thousand times | never can repa,
YOU for this deed but God will seren
fold"
The last toll Of the bell was diving up
on The wintrv air, and the boys, by this
time thoroughly ashamed of their unmar
illness, stole away 10 their places in tn.
gallery. Harry walked in and took hi.
place in his mothers pew and as l saw
his face glowing with honest pride.
could NOT fnrbpar looking forward to Har.
rvs manhood. | hope The genuine no,
bleness Inherent in the boy will be fully
developed in the man. Our country
will need such men-men who have .
pure. inward principle: who are strong
and active. and influential. self-denyiuc
and self-sacri6cing for good. and who
make the world better by living in it
Such are .ur hopes of Harry Foster.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-12-31
From the Iowa Third Regiment.

FROM the Iowa Third Regiment.
QuINcr HosPrrAL, Dec Ia, '6I.
DEAR GUARDIAN Il take time thi,
morning to write few lines 10 you.
have not yet had the pleasure TO catch
even flying glance at your columns. Il.
have been staying here at Quincy, al
The hospital, and you have been sent rc
st. Louis. That accounts for the pecul
lar taste in the water. as the old lady
! said when she found the dead cat il,
the we'll | had my knee examined by
the Brigade Surgeon and have been obi
ged to remain in state Of inactivity ev-
since. with the pleasant intelligence that
| shall have TO have stiff knee. un
less keep quiet. We have beautiful
weather, the river is clear Of ice, and
boats are constantly plying between this
place and ST. LOUIS. The war news has
been very interesting and | send you a
copy Of this mornings Herald. from
which you may CLEAN some news for
your readers--that may not be unac
ceptable. Our regiment is stila Cairo,
and will probably remain there some
time. as the expedition down the river is
indefinitely postponed. but contract for
transporting troops and stores has been
made AT ST. Louis, aud when the move
ment will be made is n mystery here. as
Gen. Halleck does not intend that The
rebels shall receive any benefit from a
knowledge Of. or understanding what his
intentions are, which is course approx.
ed of by all. as the enemy have been loo
we'll informed Of our contemplated move
ments. and have governed themselves
accordingly. There are about l9J pa.
tien,s in the hospital here. and since
Brigade Surgeon Nichols arrival. we
have received better care than before.
Our food is better, we have more cloth.
ing to put over us at night. and every,
thing that is conducive To com fort is a,
tended 10. The r. r. betweeD Hanni.
bal and 81. Jo. is unobstructed, and
trains run regular, but passengers have
an eye on all the woods aud brush piles
as they pass. and do not feel sale until
they arrive at their journeys end. as
they know they are passing through an
enemy's country. People are moving
away. and every day large trains Of them
pass through this place. and every va
cant tenement in this city that can be
got for money. is filled with those who
do not feel safe in Missouri. / saw a
cooper that had just arrived at this place.
from Liberty. Clay Co. Mo-, who was
there al the time we had the Blue Mills
Landing fight. and as he WAS strong in
his Union sentiments, the rebsls formed
conspiracy to destroy his property
which was considerable, and impiison or
drive ou, himself and family. consisting
of a wife and seven children. He got
information Of the fact the evening be.
fore, and after dark took his wife and
children and wen, privately to q neigh
bors, and a, midnigh. had the news
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-12-31
The Wind and the Breeze.

A mighty wind went raging by,
1t was wondrous sight
Stout trees bent their branches high
Dark clouds of dust whirled through the 81,
And naught around me could spy
But trophies of it's might.
A little breeze passed gently DER,
| scarcely heard its tread
Yet freshness to the flowers it bore,
And through the open cottage door
Their fra agrance float5d in once more
Around the sick mans head
Then thought lit were grand, | know,
The strong proud wind to be;
But. better far, suhdued to go
Along the path of human woe,
l.ik. the mild breeze. so soft and low,
In its sweet ministry
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-12-31
Something for the Ladies.

We are all satisfied that gentlemen
have no genius for shopping They are
not equal TO It. Nature has left their lac.
utirs imperfect in that particular They
can write books and make >peeches, and
all that sort Of thing. but they are hot
up to shopping. 1t takes the ladies for
thai. Men go to store select what they
want, and buy it. But that is not shop
ping; that requires no genius. Men pre-
tend they do not like TO 70 shopping with
The ladies'. | wonder who ever asked
them ? What lady would have such an
incumbrance on such occasions? Men
are we'll enough III their places, Young
gentlemen are convenient 10 take US To
concerts and to see us home from church.
and bring us boque's and music and
husbands are useful to pay bills. &c. bur
Tor shopping excursion they are quite
out OF place. Do YOU understand me to
lnsinuare that | have distinguished abili-
ty thai way ?-nol al all | only speak
"t my sex In fact, arknow ledge my.
self poor hand at it. But my friend,
Ssllie h, is a model stopper |
am taking lessons Of her, and hope 10 be
perftci by The time | am married. A
few days since she invited me to go with
her.
Iwish to look at The new style of silk,
said she.
Why, doyou want to get new dress?
| asked
'Real s. said Sallie. 'if il was not i'm.
polite, should say tia, you were verG-
ant. | don't want dress, bu, that's no
reason why should not see the maleri.
al.
So Sallie aud sailed out. The first
store we entered she asked whether the
merchant had received his splng goods.
He said he had and enquired what she
would lik 10 see.
Show me- your pew styla Of dress
go"d-, said she. such as brrage robes.
and lawn robes. and handsome striped
plaid silks, brocad" and changeab- silks
are not much worm this spring, but IN
lo"k at your solid colors'
The merchant soon had his counters
spread with goods. She examined and
tossed them about making various creases
in them To see whether lney would come
out again by rubbing,
'Wha. style is worn ? said Sallie to the
clerk
We'll. we sell probably more plaid
stripes than any other
Have YOU any with chene stripes ? in
quired Sallie. oh. yes s"me very fine,
and number Of pieces We're produced
We'll. ] can't say after all. that | like
the chene stripes the green is very
pretty
win you be kind enough to give me
samples Of the solid colors ?,
This the merchant was forced to do.
tho with rather bad grace. rs most OF
his goods were in patterns, and he feared
spelling the piece.
They were all furnished.
This piece, you say, is 81 81 !? Is tha,
the lowest ?
Yes. we can't take l"ss.'
How many yards in the pattern q
Fourteen
I'D rather have eighteen perhaps
might conclude not TO have founces.
Well, III take the sample and show il to
my mother. and then make up my mind
Have you any Coates cotton give me
a spool, No. 80
This was handed her she paid FIVE
cents and we lef.
| looked at my watch. We had been
there exactly Al hour
What chea, | can buy the spools
for four cents said Salie. when we were
fully out and besides. we forgot their
sbawls.'
So we went 10 another store.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-12-31

The latest invention of which we have
heard i, chewing machne-in other
words. litlle mill intended for too,hess
people and 'hose who cannot properly
maslicate their food Such an article Is
advertised ia the London Loncet Ii is
fastened 10 the dinner table. goes with =
crank and is said TO miuce the food very
nicely.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-12-31
DIR. H. H. HUNT,

nFFERS HIS PROFESSIONAL SERV-
~ ices to the citizens of Independence and
surrounding country. Office ON Main Street.
In Union Block, with W. Z. Morris, where
or at his Residence. on Court Street, opposite
g. r. Leavitts-he will answer calls at all
hours Of the day or night. [apl4'59-ly Y
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-12-31
A SMART YoUru.-When asked no,

A SMART YoUru-When asked how
he got on, of prison, a witty rogue repli.
ed Il got out ofmy cell by ingenuity
ran up stairs with agility, crawled out ot
the back window in secresy, slid down
the lightning rod with rapidity, walked
out of the town with dignity, and am now
bssking in the sunshine OF liberty T.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-12-31
J. 8. WOODWARD.

1 TTORNEY AND COUNSELOR 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,
Conveyanciny DC
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-12-31

MONEY ON lNTEREsT-A man made a
fortune by industry and close economy
and use TO loan his money on interest
One day, in midsummer. a friend hap.
pening to say TO him, How pleasan, il
is to Lave such long, bright days 81
-"Why, yes" replied he, "but these
long days the interest comes in slow"
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-12-31
JOHN q. HOUSE, M d.

DHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office
Il over p. c. Wilcox's Store Residence
Green Street, I'd house below Walnut, north
side, (former residence Of D. S. Dunham) In.
dependence Iowa.
August 6th 1861. ly
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-12-31
III. c. HEM ENWAY

4 TTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT
n LAW, Independence, Buchanan County,
Iowa. Office in WiIcox'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, 1861-12-31
w. q. DOMAIN.

4 TTORNEY & COUNSELOR AT LAW,
"A Land and General Agent and Notary
Public Treasurer 4 Recorders Office. Indcpen
.dence, Iowa.
Is prepared to attend with promptne.s to all
business pertaining to his Profession. Especial
Ntention given to Collecting. Conveyancng
Paying taxes, Examining titles. DC. je6-'57
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-12-31
BUSINESS CARDS.
L, w. HART,

4 TTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT
N LAW, Independence, Buchanan Coun.
'ty, Iowa.
Will give strict attention to all business en-.
trusted to his care. Office in the Second Story
of ALIENS BLOCK, near the bridge.
Any and all business pertaining in any way
to Lands or q land business, promptly attend
ed to. Nov26 ly
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-12-31

A voter in Sierra county. Cal. was
challenged and shout TO swear his vote
in. when the election Judge aogrily cried
ou,-"Take of your hat; haven; you
go, TO respect for me nor God Almigh.
ty ?"
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-12-31
JAMES JAMtSOs
!. D. LEWIS
JAMESON & LEWIS.

4 TTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT
n Law and Notiries Public, will practice
in the several Courts of this State, will 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
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-12-31
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, aud would
be hoppy 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.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-12-31

foreign power as Chicago is to Great
Britain. We hope that Congress will
place it upon Rock Island.-Tipton Adv.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-12-31

Daring an examination, mediesl
student being asked the question. When
does modification ensue ?" Answered.
When you pop the question and sre an.
svcre1 nc" !"
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-12-31
JED LAKE.

4 TTORNEY & COUNSELOR AT LAW,
~ Land and General Agent, independence
Iowa. Will give prompt attention to all pro-
'essional busne 8 entrusted to his care. Money
loaned and investments made on reasonable
terms. Office on Main street over VIM. G. Nor.
ris's Jewelry Store.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-12-31
RANSOM BARTLE,
B A N X Il r

ZEAL ESTATE & LAND WARRANTS.
Independence, Iowa.
I ANDS BOUGHT d SOLD, AND ENTER
~ ed on Commission. Exchange bought and
'oll, at current rates, Sight and Time Drafts
IN Eastern cities, Money invested on Joint ac-
count, Notes and Bills collected and proceeds
emitted to any part of the United States, at
current rates Of exchange. Liberal aceommo-
dations to depositors.
April 2, 1861.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-12-31
w. CHANDLER,

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE OFFICE
- over Keller & Burpee's Furniture War,
Rooms, Independence, Iowa.
Feb &c, 1861
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-12-31

Terms $3.50 per Annum, in Advance.
RATES OF ADVERTISING
One Square. insertion. 100
Each subsequent insertion. .... 50
One square, three months. ..-........ 400
six months, ....... 600
=. one year,. ...... 1000
One column, one year. .-............. $500
Halt column, one year, $500
Quarter column. one year, 49,. ...... 5000
Business cards. S lines, one year, -. 100
Marriage notices, .....-............. 100
IL lines make square.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-12-31
THE GU ARDIAN.
PUBLISHED EVERY TUESDAY
BY RICH d RDAN.
Office In Union Block, Main Street,
Terms $3.50 per Annum, in Advance.

OVER THE POST OFFICE.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1861-04-24
No, 100.
s, 4, AnrHlso Jr,

...H a..
hENhl I, sNIIa, ELIsuA ALEXaN-
rus A'bAls, ilsaBERV fisn SNITn,
~ H.s's.ss tesFt Ils~isa IsgHiy, Rga,,
A.~'esT RTN, 4, ~. lsdl,
IIWt iisisA.iaHis ia Ihs above entitled
IL cause VIII take no;iee that The Plain-
M In said cause has Sled in my once. In
lerTogs1eries in said cause 10 b. pronound-
ed 10 the defendant Henry y. smith Nhieh
il not ANSWERED an or before the next term
ofsSid Court, will be taken as confessed, A.
sainIsrTogalories PToIanndel 10 Francis " ,
Clever Charles Frederick, Charles duncan,
4, J, Davis, q, Y, Hank, George Graham,
5, T.. Tower, I, Il, Mathis aud Judge OIIo,
residents Of fleyd county, State OF Indiana
and James Reed, John Reed and Felix T.,
Lewis, residents Of CLARK county ia the
state % Indiana, and that on or AFTER tho
thir,ielh day amer the publication Of this
notice will issue a commission 20 take tho
answers 10 said inIerrogaiories on the APP
plleation Of the Plaintiff.
~ Witness, James II. Ford, Clerk
SEAL Of the District Court Of Denton
wv Ia. Texas. Given at my Office
in The Town Of Denton, April 18th 4, u.
1851, srfi a.rHr j, h. FORD.
Dist elk u. Co, Texas.
Issued April 10Th 1861.
2ail, J. II. FORD, Clerk.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1861-04-24

lnFoRrAST 10 fExAs-vsfts San Anlshio
III ral, learns from reliable autlpsiiy, that
he IeyeTamsnt u sl.s confelerats States
h-s delermipsl to locate ils lifiit.Ty School
10 This slate and lLat IL eiiy II kan ia
'enie Nhl pfssat4y Ne tie point shsre il
so be established fAe Race sssahlish-
-ses ~ ~ coafe,israie States, i 10 eaasisi
o s,s 'nonsAnd NEE, to he stationed i.riA-
sllssl'y Ia teHas, for the reason that an 81
ne exposed iroelier Of the ConfesIersey
les IA texas We PTSsnHe that only 4
s"meis"f9 "i Tue above ioFee will be ne
..lnsa- a. .A.s saisrz eiaiss a. sAEsissa aha
uelenl IeIi = NssnAis Ne, la this eonRe
ton, the H''a!d uses the following I.n.
gage;
Those who hsye looked upon the seRa-
ration OF Texas fron tie SOrlhern goYern-
meRi, ss extensively Disastrous To The per-
maneg, Interests Of our people, will so9a
discover low gfeStiy iiey Nsrs mistaken,
A Military sehsOl established ia san AhiO-
niO, anl Supported by Ihe soyeERhienii anl
ak llOastal Ihosps s.slieRel upoa onT
IToEi;ef, Al an expense Of ten RilliOR dol-
lars annually, 10 be pnI ia circulation in
this State, viii hlrnish such means Of de-
yeiePnienI ami prosperity as the eiiiIeas Of
feS States have been fortunate enough To
enjoy, ......r ... r... I'D. ~.
I'VE oflsp hear the enemies Of the SeuIl,-
ern government express doubis as TO ils
ability 20 raise the revenue necessary 10 iis
maintenance. This objection is too absurd
10 require serious attention. ANY one Of
the seven confederate States, is able 10 sup
port separate government, The soHIheTn
States have during the last twenty years,
paid two ihirls Of tie entire expense ~
supporting tie corrupt ahd extrayagAnl
government Of the United States, and ills
certainly absurd 10 Suppose that the cotton
States are not able losuPlor government
OF their own.
sisfhsss ssa,emehts are not made At ran
dom. The Information upon which they
are founded IL, as We conceive, entirely re-
llable, aud but short time will be required
10 mature the plan, when il will be eOmulu-
nleaied 10 the public "by authority"
"ihcrc Is only one contingency that can
prevent the SWALLOWING OF six thousand
troops in Tesas--,hat IL a war with the L,
s. government, which Is now looked upon
by Statesmen both North and South as OK.
lrcmely Improbable. In tho event Of u
war, only iifteen hundred troops would be
placed upon our frontiers. The e0niempla-
ted Military School in this city, however,
would be established, FOR such an institution
is necessary TO the government both in war
and peace
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1861-04-24


INDIAN NATION .AFRAIRs.-A correspon-
dent writing from North Fork Creek Ma
ton, says, in consequence of high water,
&C., but few delegates met in Council on
the Sth April. Tho Greeks waited until the
10th, and then concluding that they could
act alone and for themselves in future, met
in Convention on Thursday, 18th, and in
vitcd into theirprcscnces several distinguish
cd, strangers A grand Council was APP
pointed for the LIST. of May, the object OF
whichiis the necessity fortaking some steps
for their self protection. Our correspon-
dcntsay the Indians arc nearly all South
crn in their feelings and will SO for the
SoutlGuG .9iriE ~ 2 nG'"f9'"s 1ilc
Their strength is estimated at 10000
fighting men. v'1" D" ''''
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1861-04-24
THE STATE OF TENAS.

To the Sheriff Of Daiids county, Greetng;-
NXT II. WITT, Il citizen Of said county
w Plaintiff, has instituted suit in the
District Court thereof, against c. I. Self
and r. r. Martin, Defendants, and alleges
in his petition, in substance rs follows:
That on the 18th day of December 1853,
the said defendants made, executed and de-
livcrcd to Solomon Scribncr, their promis-
sorry note in writing by which defendants
became indebted and promised to, pay to
said Scribncr ON or before the LIST day of
October 1860, the sum of six hundred dol
lars for value received, bearing ten percent
interest from maturity, which said note is
made part Of said petition. That on the
day of the said Scribners transfers.
cd said note to petitioner for n valuable
consideration, that by the execution and
delivery MS aforesaid, and the transfer of
said note by said Scrbncr to plaintiff, the
said defendants became indeb;cl to plain
tiff in the sum specified in the note, with
the interest specified therein. That the
note was executed and delivered for and in
consideration of two tracts OF land, (and
for the purchase money thereof, when is
described as follows: $3.50 acres out OF inc
SE corner of a 476J acre survey, made IN
a.
Colonial headlight, in Section No.o Town
ain No. 2 North l West of the LIST pr!nod-
nal Meridian. And 10 acres out of the
North lialf OF 40U acre survey made TO
Preston Witt; commencing at the SW. cor
ncr of North half, running East to the SW.
corner of a acre tract, sold by A. w. Per-
nv to NJ. ]. Boyls; thence North TO said
Boyls NV. corner; thence East passing
NE. corner of said Boyls 5 acre survey, to
the NE. corner of 8 acre tract, sold by
said Perry to John Huffman; thence North
and West and South to the place of begin
Ming so as TO contain 10 acres" That said
note has long boon due, and that defend
ants have failed and refused to pay off and
discharge the same or any part thereof ex-
ccpt the sum of seventy dollars, which is
endorsed upon said note---and that the res
idcnce of defendants are unknown.
Plaintiff prays for citation to defendants
for Judgment for said six hundred dollars,
Except seventy dollars endorsed rs credit
on the back of the note,) and for interest
thereon at ten per cent, and for forcciosihg
of vendor lein upon said described land, |
for costs and for general rcliei.
You are therefore commanded to notify |
snid Defendants c. 7. Self and X. I. Mar
tin, by making publication as the law d.
reefs, TO be and appear before the District
Court of said County on the LIST day of the
next Term thereof TO be held at the Court
House in the Town of Dallas, on the 9Th !
Monday after the 4th Monday in March |
1851, then and there TO answer said petit
ton.
Witness Ed. C. Drowder Clerk /
SEAL of the District Court of said
nv county, and the impress OF the
seal of said court hcreon made. Given I'M
der my hand this 22d day # April 1851.
ED. C. BROWDER, Clerk.
Issued April p. 1881. o-,
ED. c. DROWDER, CTk.
Came to hand came day issued and exc
euted by ordering Publication e
sas Herald. FOR four successive is !
22d DAY q April a. D. 1851.
2a,4t. ALfEN BEARD, 81