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The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-12-24

patients, though from other regiments.
A detachment of 80 soldiers, from Col
Groesbeck's 39th, Ohio, arrived at this
place last evening. by the Quincy, Pal
myra & st. 10. r. r., and took quarters
at the hospital. l found there had been
many changes made in the hospital ar
rangements for the better, and the pa
tients seem better satisfied than they
we're when | left. There are 70 troops
quartered here now. Great expectations
are looked for by movement down the
river. soon. | trust that the most active
hosllities have ceased, AS there is sha-
king now among the dry bones Of Sc
cessia. The rebel Gen. Price, gives his
trumpet very lugubrious sound, and
his cry Is not like the Irishman. '' wath
er, waher," but " $4,000 men $4,000
men !" He intends to destroy the Han
nibal & ST Jo Railroad, SO he says but
l. LlllHh lle Has UlduC Il III Sthhc III Ills cal
culation, and may meet with few in
ducements to keep away. 1t is quite
cold here, and some snow. The river is
filled with floating ice, and navigation is
about closed up. The Warsaw came
down last night and is immovably fixed
in the ice, just outside the bar Her
passengers came ashore on the ice, and
day an attempt will be made to get
her in. The Jennie Dean and Die Yer
non, belonging to the ST. Louis and Ke
okuk Packet Line, have laid up here
within the past week.
| shall take to morrow's train for St
Louis. Twill keep you informed of any
movement taking place, that would be Of
interest to you. Expect soon to hear
from me again. Yours truly,
Serg't. VIM. II. MUNGER.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-12-24

If we cannot have all that we wish upon earth
Let us try to be happy with less if we can
If wealth be not always the gnerdon of worth,
Worth, sooner than Wealth, makes the hap
pier man.
Is it wise to be anxious for pleasurer afar--
And the pleasures around US to slight or de
cry p
Asking night for the sun,-asking Day for the
star
Let us conquer such faults, or at least let us
try.
If the soil of garden be worthy our care,
Its culture delightful, though ever so small
Oh ! then let the heart the same diligence share
And the flowers of affection will rival them
all.
There ne'er was delusion mere constantly
shown,
Than that wealth every charm of existence
can buy;
As long ms love, friendship, and truth are life's
own,
All hearts may be happy ifall hearts wilfry !
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-12-24
CAMr GRffflS. Fairfax CO Va. !

FRIEND RIen Ii has been more than
ten months since left YOU in your quiet
village, Independence. and il being
the day set apar, BY the Governor of the
Empire State. for all Union loving men
TO give thanks, thought | would i'm,
prove the time by wiring you, and civ
ing you short history OF my proceed
ings since left you. Perhaps you re.
member OF my going East on account OF
my brothers sickness. | had 10 time
to see you before left, il being Sunday
when ! received letter, stating ii |
wished 10 see my brother alive, | had
better start on the receipt Of the same |
started early the next morning. Mon
day and arrived AT Canandaigua. n. Y,
as good luck would have il. and found
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-12-24

Gen. Mcclellan. though he has as yet
had no opportunity 10 display his sbli.
ties in great battle. has on several oc-
casions proved BY his derolioa 10 the de-
tails OF his command, that he possesses
some. at least Of the qualities of com.
mander, No sooner was he raised to his
present position than he took an in,en'o.
~ of bis men and means, and now he il
enlesvoring TO remedy the many abuses
in the chaplsincy. This step will furlh-
er inspire the confidence which the NOR
al and religious classes have long repos.
ed in him = Gin Gar.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-12-24

LOUISVILLE, Dec. 9.-Ihe Savannah
Netcs says, the Federals have entirely
evacuated Tybee Island.
Colonel John S. Williams troops.
numbering l,4o0, are encamped at
Pound Gap, aud are suffering greatly
for want OF shoes, blankets aud winter
clothing ; they are calling on the ladies
for socks and flannel shirts.
RICHMOND. Nov. 96 Congress unan-
imously rautied the Convention between
r., NJ. L. Hunter and the No commissi-
oners.
The -4rolanchc publishes the Federal
victory in Morristown, East Tennessee,
and thinks that Major Gen. Cri,tenden
will overcome the forces.
The New Orleans Bulletin saws the
Federals captured two rebel steamboats,,
supposed to he the Henry Lewis and the
Watson, and that the California escaped
by throwing overheard part of her cargo
and forty head OF cattle.
The Charleston KercRyy says, Gen
Riply has ordered every pound OF cotton.
likely 10 tall into the hands the enemy,
To be burned.
The Savannah Republican says, the
Sumter was not captured, but wrecked
off Trinidad coast.
Hollins' bauering ram or Turtle,
passed Memphis Oh the 4lb, for Colum-
bus. Kentucky
ST. Louis, Dec. 9.-G Gen Halleck has
issued an order stating that the Mayor OF
The city will require all muicipal officers
10 Immediately subscribe to the oath OF
allegiance prescribed by the State con.
venton in Oct last, and directs the Pro,
vost Marshal General to arrest all State
officers who, having failed TO subscribe
To such oath within The time fixed by the
convention. attempt 10 exercise their
authority in violation OF the ordinance
BIRp's PorSr. Dec. 6.-On Friday
last the steamer Grampus took Federal
lumber boat. anchored above. with 10.
ooo leet Of lumber aud brought il 10 Co.
lumbus.
The Federal troops have left Cairo and
Paducah inlarge numbers Ii is sup,
posed they are going TO New Madrid to
cut Oft jeff Thompson.
WAsnINeroN. Dec. io.-A. A. John
son, brother OF Ex Gov. johnson of Pa.
had his pocket picked this morning. at
the Railroad station, of two Govt drafts,
one for 5000, and the other 5000 dol.
lars. a check on the bank of Philadelphia
for 3 500. aad 800 in cash
The Govt has decided positively on
the policy of 6llins up the numbers of
the regiments in the field. ,O46 men, if
ii shall be ne sSary 10 do this, 10 break
up the imperfect regimental organiza
tions now in progress, taking the rank
and file, and leaving the officers il will
done, The Govt has no notion Of put.
ting them into position either.
Worlds dispatch says the question Of
the exchange OF prisoners seems to DO
fairly settled.
The Times Dispatches say our Gov.
ernmrnt has replied to the invitation Of
Eng land France and Spain 10 take part
IN the expedition against Mexico. deciin-
ins to have anything 10 do with il,
\ copy OF the New Orleans Delta of
Nov. i4th, which reached here TO-DAY
announces lhat Nm l.. Yancey and
Clement c. Clay were elected Senators
from Alabama 10 jeff Davis Senate on
the 2isI uit.
The Houston Telegraph Of the 10Th
announces that Wigfall had been elected
Senator from Texas, and that Oldham,
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-12-24

ASECpoTE OF Johnson DIR. johnson.
travelling in the North of Scotland, could
not see a house or tree in riding a great
many miles; nothing but dissolution
and barrenness everywhere presented
themselves to his view till at last he cast
his eyes on crow, that was perched o.
the stump of an old tree, gnawing with
great violence, and cawng for want of
food, which the doctor observing, could
not help crying out :
Cav, cav, cav. and be id il
you will stay in such country as this
is when you have wings with which 10
fly away"
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-12-24
gnetrD.
BE Content.

Mi staken mortal, ever fretting
Grasping grinding, goraning, getting,
BE content.
If thou hast enough, be thankful
j ust as if thou hadst bank full.
Be content.
If fortune cast thy lot but humble,
Earn thy bread and do not grumble.
BE content
Have the rich, think'st thou, no trouble ?
Twice thy wealth, thy sorrows double
BE content.
List the lore of learned sagcs--
Those wise men of Gree ian ages:
Ee content.
The reckoning up of earth's riches
Was compassed in one short phrase, which is
BE content
The rich man gets with all his keeping.
But dress, and drink, and food, and sleeping.
BE content.
Though in sleep the rich man gain not,
Poor men sleep when rich men may not
BE content.
Remember, thou for wealth who rakest,
" Naught thou broughtest ,naught thou takest.
BE content.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-12-24
Correspondence Of the Guardian.
HEAD QUARTERS 5th Iowa Reg't !
Syracuse, Mo, Dec. Z, 81 {

HEAD QUARTERS 5th Iowa Ree't !
Syracuse, Mo, Dee I, '6l.
The Illinois and Missouri regiments,
are 10 leave to day for their new quar-.
Iers, wherever they may be- A brigade
stationed at Upton, six miles north oil
here, has been ordered on to Fort Leav
enworth, while the Iowa troops with the
exception of the fifth, and ninth, have
rendezvous at ST. Louis. This would
seem 10 indicate a determination on the
part OF those in high command, TO get
US all together for the purpose of con.
solidating us with permanent brigade.
Companies and regiments, incomple,,
in tleir anization, will be mustered
out of the service and sent home. while
the recruiting il the different states will
be resorted 10, for filling up the ranks of
the regiments retained II is not i'm
probable. however, that we may spend
the winter at Upton. Military discipline
is gradually becoming more strict and
rigorous in all the departments. Our
daily ralions Of duty is as follows ::
Reyelle at s A. NJ; General parade at 6.
p. NJ Breakfast 6 A. NJ. Company
or Battalion drill, from to 1o Nj.
(Dinner) Brigade Drill, from till s
p. M. Supper at 6, Tattoo ats p. NJ.
Taps, lights extinguished and stiffness
in camp s:15 p. NJ. The order from
Gen. Halleck in regard 10 citizens enter
ing the lines is very strict, but not par
ncularly enforced every day. dro,es of
country people arrive bringing pies,
cakes and vegetables. which they offer
and are permitted TO sell within the lines.
The only safeguard required bv any
spy, 10 obtain the most complete knowl-
edge of our situation and defences, would
be pie under one arm and pailfull Of
putcakes. Already Intelligence as 10
our numbers and position, has been con-
veyed 10 the rebel forces. and | doubt
not by these means. Still we feel per.
fectly secure and they are welcome 10 the
dubious consolation of knowing. for like
a strong deal Of cards in the hands Of
your antagonist. the more they see, the
worse they hate us. Reports of Prices
arrive continually, but the
most of them are discredited. His ie.
cen, pathetic proclamation wherein he
relates SO touchingly the tale Of dangers.
trials and unrequiled patriotism. is hard
ly strong enough 10 draw the mos, rabii
from his home, TO brave the
thunders of the federal cannon. Vain
generalities, gorgeous. rhetoric and studi.
ed duplicity, appear TO be the main OBJ
jects sought, although. he tells them he
must have $4,000 men, but forgets 10
state what for. The mass of The people
are not SO thoroughly stepped in ignor-
ance yet, as TO remain insensible TO the
idea of constitutional liberty and free
dom, aud they fail TO perceive the cause
for over,hrowins those institutions.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-12-24

Billy was remarkably fond of cold boil
ed potatoes. One day. he went into The
kitchen, and took one slyly from dish.
and holding it behind him, with both
hands, turned. and went out of the room,
with his prize in full sight of his mother.
During the last political campaign.
Toms mother was explaining TO him tha,
hell was where all wicked people went.
/" Then. mamma said he. Il know who
will 20 there" Who ." said his nam.
ma. "Whr. ne ptmocracks."
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-12-24
w. q. DONNAN.

4 TTORNEY Il COUNSELOR AT LAW,
II Land and General Agent and Notary
Public, Treasurer Il Recorders Office, Indcpen
dence, Iowa.
Is prepared to attend with promptness to all
business pertaining to his Profession, Especial
attention given to Collecting, Conyeyaneing
Paying taxes, Examining titles, dc. ie6. 81
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-12-24
DIR. II. III. HUNT

hFFERS HIS PROFESSIONAL SERV.
" ices to the citizens of Independence and
surrounding country. Office Main Street,
IN Union Block, with w. G. Morris, where
or at his Residence, on Court Street. opposite
C. f. Leavit's--he will answer calls at all
hours of the day or night. apl4 59-ly
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-12-24
JOHN G.. HOUsE,M D.

DHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office,
u over Z. G. Wilcox's Store Residence
Green Street, I'd house below Walnut, north
side, Former residence of ID. S. Dunham) In
dependence, Iowa.
August 9Th, 1861. ly
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-12-24
J. S. WOODWARD.

4 TTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT
"a Law, General Land Agent and Notary
Public, Indepen dence, Buchanan County.
iowa. Will practice in the different Courts of
this State. Also attend promptly to securing
claims, ma king Collections, Paying Taxes,
lConveyancing, dc.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-12-24
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
be hoppy to welcome oil his old friends at the
Carter 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, 1861-12-24
lanes JAMIsoS.

a TTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT
"A Law and Notaries Public, will practice
In the several Courts of this State, will give
strict attention to securing claims, making aud
forwarding collections, paying taxes, examin-
ing titles, and all other business entrusted to
them professionally. (3-2ifl
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-12-24
ii. e. HEMENWAY.

4 TTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT
IL 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, 1861-12-24
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 land business, promptly attend
ed to. Nov26 ly
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-12-24
JED LAKE.

4 TTORNEY & COUNSELOR AT LAW
~ Land and General Agent, Indepe ndcnee
Iowa. Will give prompt attention to all pro.
'essional busine s entrusted to his care. Money
loaned and investments made on reasonable
terms. Office on Main street over VIM. q. Nor
els 5 Jewery Store
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-12-24
RANSOM BARTLE.

i ANDS BOUGHT d SOLD, AND ENTER.
IL ed on Commission, Exchange bought and
sold, at current rates, Sight and Time Drafts
IN Eastern cities, Money invested on Joint ac-
count, Notes and Bills collected anl-rsaceeds
.emitted to any part of the Uniftd States, at
current rates of exchange. LIBERAL aecommo.
dations to depositors.
April . 1861
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-12-24
w. Chandler.

JUSTICE OF THE pAAcE OFFICE
- over Keller d Burpee'A Furniture Ware
Rooms, Independence, Iowa.
Feb 26, 1861.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-12-24
JAMESON & LEWIS.

A. b. LEWIS
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-12-24
L III e GU A DIAN.
PUBLISHED EVERY TUESDAY
BY RI CHI d RDAN.
Office I'm Union Block, Main Street.
OVER THE POST OFFICE.
Terms 81, so per Annum, in Advance.

OVER THE POST OFFICE.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-07-05
who would have thOugh,tis

On the first day Of February, 1910, John P. Hale,
(then ss now, the jester Of the u S. Senate) from
New Hampshire, presented two petitions from
Isaac Jeffries and other citizens OF Pennsylvania,
and J. F. Woodward and others, praying that 'some
plan might be devised for the dissolution Of the
American Union" The Hon. Daniel Webster, Of
Massachusetts,, was unsparing in his denunciation
Of the petitions, and suggested that there should
have been preamble to them, in thess words:
Gentlemen, members Of Congress: Whereas, at
the commencement of this session, you and each Of
you took your solemn Oaths in the presence Of GCd
and the Holy Evangelists, that you would support
the Constitution Of the United States; now, there
fore we pray you to take immediate steps % break
up the Union and overthrow the Constitution as
soon as you can
The petitions received three votes. Who does the
reader suppose they were! He will be astOnished
when we name John P. Hale, Of New Hampshire
William Fl. Seward, Of New York and Salmon P.
Chase, OF Ohio.
The two last are Cabinet officer , under Lincoln,
and the irst tried to be, but was not quite quick
enough Yet all three Of these immaculate patriots
are now loudly proelaiming- Union, i must
and shall be preserved" Is It profanity 70 express
wish that the hottest portion Of the lower regions
may be reserved for this hypocFitieal trio! Their
votes to dissolve the Union viii be found n the Sen
ate Journal First Session, Thirty-FLrst Congress,
page I29. -Pstrs5urg Express.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-07-05
Peace Petitions In New York SEranglsd By
she HEzheP Law,


It has been a wellknown fact that for sone time
an energetic movement has been on foot in the city
of New York and elsewhere to restore peaes to the
country, but the irrepressbles have on al ocasiOns
opposed it il whatever shape or form it assumed.
In this they are seconded by the SO called Union
leaders who never fail 10 mislead their readers sy
msstating, misrepresenting or wholly withA olding
facts. All who desire peace are denounced Rs trai
tors to the Government and as viii be seen By the
following from the New York Word, Liucnln or
gan, it denounees the petition, and officers were sent
forth to suppress it and the people together Read
it and the comments Of the World:
For some time past most extraordinary doeu-
ment has been n circulation in our midst. and has
been signed by four hundred and eighty-6Es names
Of citizens Of New York, praying the President to
call q convention of all the States to decide on a
peaceable separation Of the Seeded States fm the
Union. Several parties who had sigued the paper
without precisely knowing lis import called upon
Superintendent Kennedy, yesterday, and toll him
they had discovered the character Of the PAPER and
desired TO erase their names. Officers were .mme-
diately sent out, and two petitions. Of the import
and character described, were brought in One Of
them had four hundred names, the other eight Y
fTs.
The petitions viii remain at the Superintendent
Office, corner of BrOOue and Elm streets, for the
present for the purpose Of aording an opportunity
to those who have affixed their thereto with
out understanding the character Of the paper, TO
call in and erase the same. Quite anumber ayailed
themselves Of this privilege last evening, declaring
their ignorance of khe import Of the paper until
their attention had been called to il second time
The following is an exact copy Of the petition:
To HIS Eeeszency, A5raham Lacola, President Of he
URied EtGiss:
abe undersigned citizens Of New York, beg leave
to present to you most respectfully the following
consideration tO-wit
While they hold themselves ready to MAINTAIN
and defend their government, and you, as Is legal
head, they respectfully suggest that the 0Iay re-
maining honorable position tor you 70 take 10 pre-
vent the horrors of civil war and preserve tss UH-
i0n is to adopt the policy Of an tRWsdjdts general
convention Of all the States, as suggested In your
inaugural. This course would secure peaceful
solution Of our national difficulties; and il any State
refused 70 JON said convention to amend the Con
stitutiOa or dust peaeeable separation, it would
stand unanimously condemned before The civilized
world.
Earnestly deprecating civil w6r among brethren,
;mpOrs and bsseeh you TO accept this course which
You may rest assured is the real U0ies Of he people
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-07-05

A CARB TO GEN SOOFT.-In the grest and impol
ant national event incident to war upon your native
State and Southern brethren Of Virginia soil, Of
which you are the invader as commanderinchief,
no doubt you have overlooked the graves Of your
two well beloved sons who repOse calmly in Pow
haitian Cemetery, two and half miles from Rich
mond city, on the banks Of our beautiful James,
whose bright waters now glide so peacefully BY
them. therefore wish TO convey TO you the salts
factory intelligence that strong defenees at that par
ticular place viii alike protect your children 3
graves and y0ur former brethren Of virginia from
unholy invasion Of blood and kindred, home and
hreside and as the eannOn's rear (Which God for
bid), the reverberatien Of the same may move Eight
IL in disturbing their peaceful rest.
A VIRGINIA LADY.