The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-05-28

} tiers and Brewster's companies Of COX
men left on the steamer Kate Cassel tbi,
: morning for the rendezvous at Keokuk
; They are Of the ID regiment. A very
, large number of citizens witnessed the
! departure, amid the firing of cannon,
t music, cheers &c.
! MARENGo, Ia, May 2l.-Allen G
Fuller, of Boone, was nominated here TO-
day for Judge of 18th circuit.
MEcnANIcsvILLE, N. Ys May Ga
The assassination of Col. Ellsworth has
caused in his native town the utmost
sorrow and indignation.
The father of Col. Ellsworth happened
to be in the telegraph office when the
intelligence was received.
All flags in town are at half mast.
The sympathy expressed for his par
ents is uhbounded. The Colonel was
their only son.
ST.. LOUIS, May 24.-The State troops
at Jefferson City, numbering about H.
600, were ordered to disband yesterday
by Gen. Price. At first they refused to
obey, but it is believed they will quietly
uiSpciSe anu TetuTN DOiIe.
A ten inch howitzer, 81 inch mortar,
800 rounds of cartridge, ball, shell and
canister were shipped from the arsenal
yesterday destined for Cairo
BosroN, May GA resolve amend
ing the Constitution, allowing natural
zed foreigners the right Of suffrage after
ono years residence in the State, passed
both Houses.
WASHINGTON, May 21.-Twenty-eigh
vessels have already been captured by
the blockading fleet at various points,
according to advices at the Navy De-
partment.
Washington is still full of prominent
men from all parts of the country, offer
ING men, ships and money to the Gov
eminent. Immense quantities Of pro-
visions continue to arrive here. Two
thousand more troops have arrived since
last night
VIM. Walbridge has been recalled
here to give important typographical IN
formation. He spent much time in the
Carolinas, Kentucky, Tennessee and
Virginia, and is familiar with the coun-
try. His information relating to the in
terror indicates that the operations Of the
campaign are not confined to the sea
board.
Gov. Letcher has issued proclama-
ton requesting soldiers to vote to-mor-
row in order to carry the Secession rati-
fication beyond all question.
The Fire Zouaves were sworn in for
the war this p. m. by Brig. Gen. Nc
Dowell.
Col. Ellsworth received orders during
the day to station guard Of 100 men at
a point some three miles below his camp.
The required number Immediately went
down under command of the Colonel
himself, with rations for two days.
Worlds Congratulations re-
ceived here to day from Senator John
canvassing the State, and is firm in the
belief that the Union cause will triumph
at the polls.
Times Correspondence. Postage in
the Southern Conederacy, after the 3lst,
will be, for letters less than 500 miles, 5
cents; greater distances, 10 cents week
| ly papers, 40 cents per year daily pa
pers $3.50 per year if published out
side the Confederate States, the postage
will be double.
New YORK, May 22.-The Union de
fence Committee Of this city have given
orders for the manufacture of l6 james
rifled cannon to be sent to Fort Pick,
ems.
A letter to the Herald dated steamer
Mt. Vernon, 20lh, says: Steamer BalG-
more got aground last night at the mouth
Of the Potomac. A propeller with heavy
guns and full Of men attacked her there
and out of squad of twenty on board
tally wounded, and three slightly. The
rebels fired grape and canister, and had
100 men. Lieut.. West of the Baltimore
says he will not come up the river with
out the propeller.
WASHINGTON, May 25-There were
reports of fighting in the neighborhood
of Arlington and Alexandria, but it
proves to be a mistake.
Col. Eilsworth's funeral took place
this morning from the Executive Man
sion. The hearse was followed by the
Louayes, among whom was the avengcr
/ Of Ellsworth. He carried the identical
Secession flag torn down by the deceas-
ed then followed the President aud Sec
relaries Seward and Smith, officers of
Iouaves in carriages, and the military
/ All the bells were tolled all flags were
at half-mast and dressed in mourning.
4:30 p. m.-An account just received
from Virginia, which seems to be truth
full, says the cause Of the alarm of bat
tie was that the Federal picket guard at
Little Falls, near Arlington, were driven
in by Secessionis lists. The latter were put
to flight.
5 p. m.-Some of the troops who so
hastily crossed the river this p. m. have
returned to the city disappointed in their
expectations OF meeting the enemy. The
proceedings, however, demonstrate the
facility and expedency with which for
ccs can be thrown into Virginia.
The President, while accompanying
the remains of Col. Ellsworth to the cars,
was informed by courier of startling
bDSlilifias IN tho VIRGINIA siJo Gan