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The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-08-13

Jurisprudence Of the Guardian.
Very truly Yours,
G. Z. l..

CORES ondcnce OF the Guardian.
KroKrK, August A, 1861
DEAR GUARDIAN In my last stat
ed that our regiment had just received
marching orders for Keokuk Many OF
the boys were disposed to consider it a
hoax, as We Lad been deceived so often
before. But it was true, and at o'clock
we strnck tents and started for Burling
ton, where We We're to take the boat for
Fort Madison. A large amount of our
equipage, consisting Of cartridges, uni
forms, &c, had already arrived, and be =.
fore that and the rest of our baggage
could be conveyed on board, it was l9
O'Clock. Two large barges were attach
ed to either side Of the steamer, and the
troops filed on board, filing the boat
from stem TO stern. Reached Fort Mad
ison at half past 3, A. M, and took the
cars. The train was SO heavily loaded
that II was next to impossible for the en-
CINE to move it. Finally succeeded
in reaching Keokuk without any serious
accident, or loss other than our break
fast, and went into quarters. We are
now stationed in a large store room, with
good conyeniences for cooking, and
manage to make ourselves comfortable
The boys were overjoyed at leaving
Camp Warren, and appear to be we'll
suited with their present quarters. The
Sixth regiment arrived last night. The
kindest courtesy is extended 10 us all bv
the citizens. \ report was circulated
that party of Secessionists
have caused trouble on the Keokuk and
TT. Des Moines Railroad, eighteen miles
from here. They are getting quite
troublesome in the Northern part Of Mis-
souri,, and it is probable that we shall
be called there as soon as our guns ar
rive, which viii be by the first Of the
week. Weather is excessively hot, but |
have not heard OF much sickness among
the men.
In great haste, Yours,
c. j r.
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Correspondence Of the Guardian.

correspondence OF the Guardian.
WAsHISGroN, August 6, 1861.
FRIEND RIcH
l arrived In the great National
Capital, safely, though much faligued, on
yesterday morning. With the exception
of delay in Harrisburg, over the Sab
bath, l was fortunate enough to come
straight through. Jus; now there is a
great dearth of news, owing to the army
movements being entirely excluded from
the public ; but enough is known to con-
vince all that the most extensive prepar-
arations for active and stupendous work
are being made. So far, | have seen
but little connected with the war; here
and there only company or regiment Of
raw recruts-the soldiers who are fit for
immediate service being mostly on the
south side of the Potomac Army wag-
ons, ambulances and munitions of war,
are to be seen on every hand, and during
the day large numbers of officers and
soldiers are hanging about the hotels and
perambulating the streets. Just now
there are but few troops arriving here,
though many regiments are reported on
the way. A few miles north Of Balti-
more the Sixth Wisconsin is encamped,
and two regiments Of Indiana troops arc
at Harrisburg.
AS yet | have seen but few of the
sights about Washington. The Capitol,
White House, and various department
buildings | have barely glanced at.
was considerably disappointed in them
not in the matter of splendor and mag
nifcence, but in the locality. Ny i'm
agination mad placed them very different
The White House does not come up tc
my expectations at all. Nor do the
grounds around it. The Capitol ground.
are the most splendid and beautiful l ev
er saw. l am fla, orably disappointed il
the city. Although it may yet be ap
propriately called the :" City of magni6
cent distances, it is much more com
pactly built than | had supposed. Penn
sylvania Avenue will compare iavorabl,
with Broadway, N, Y. The present ex
element, of course, adds very much tt
its business aspect, and indeed the Who'll,
city has the appearance OF being thor
oughly awake, and alive to great ant
stupendous enterprises. a strange
would say that it is now city of won
derful activity.
hope you will excuse this hastily ant
poorl written letter When | get lit
tie more settled, and better acquainted
| think | will be able to give you some
thing better.
Very truly Yours,
G.. E. l..
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-08-13

in expense by putting into the field a
great number of regiments before their
acceptance or necessity had been indica-
ted and before the power and means for
providing for them had been given him
by the legislature. The subsequent diff
fcult Of obtaining money on the State
bonds only shows the wisdom of his
course. The Governor is. without doubt,
a careful, economical public servant, and
anxious, even in this crisis, to save the
State, financially, as far as possible. Be-
ing no military man, it would not be
strange if the present state of affairs i'm :
posed duties upon him that he has hard
ly been able to perform to universal sat
isfaction. But the unanimity with which
he was renominated, shows that he has
still the entire confidence of his party,
and the election will show that he has the
entire confidence of the people of the
State. The people will not consider his
economical intentions subject Of ami
madversion.
For Lieutenant Governor, the name oil
JOHN r. NEEDnAM is presented. We
know Mr.. NEEDHAM to be courteous
excellent gentleman, and a good political
writer. He has served in the State Sen
ate, and is said to be good parliamen
tartan. He will make good officer.
Juge LOWE is too well known TO ncec
endorsement. AS Governor, and a:
Chief Justice of the State, he has proved
himself competent and popular.
The resolutions passed by the conven
ton no Republican will wish to add TO, o.
subtract from. They are admirabl,
drawn, treating Of present issues, and de
claring the unmistakeable fidelity OF III,
Republican party to the Constitution
Union, the principles of the Declaration
of Independence, and the law of the ma
jority. Secession is held up in its tru
light, and the absurdi'y Of the anti coer
cion doctrine 10 nedly exposed. An econ
omy in State affairs consistent with th
public safety and the welfare and comfor
o. our volunteers is dem landed Wo i'd an
patriot ask more ? Cordial acknowledc
ments to. our volunteers, both native an
foreign born, are given in generous terms
How different from the Mahony Conven
lion
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TrUs tees Sale.

WHEREAS. by Deed duly executed and
w acknowledged, dated the Goth day of
December, A. D., $50, and recorded in book G.
pages % and %, in the office of the Recorder Of
buchanan County, Iowa, Thomas NOVEL; and
Sophia Novel;, conveyed to Oliver Raitt tie
following lands, to wit: The south half of the
southwest quarter of section nine g, in town
snip ,lghty-nlne (s9) north, range seven ~
west, IN trust, for the purpose of securing the
payment OF certnln lromissory note of even
date with said trust deed executed 70 GEORGE
v" Raitt 10y the said Thomas Novel;, for the
sum of three hundred and twenty-five dollars
$500 payable on the Sth day of January. l,
d. ls6l and bearing interest ut the rate of ten
per centum per annum, after maturity: And
whereas, default has been ma de in tn. nayment
oi sald note and the whole amount thereof.
With interest as aforesaid from the Sth day of
January, IS6l Is now due Now, Therefore in
accordance with the terms and condition. of
SAID trust deed, Twill sell the said premises at
pubic auction, the highest bidder for cash Mt
the Court House door in Independence, Blu
chanan County. Iowa, on WEDNESDAY, thu.
lth day OF September, A. n, 1861 at Ten lW
o clock. A. NJ, OF sIid day, to pay and satisfy
me amount due on said promissory note, to-
gether with the costs and expenses of such
safe AMI VIII execute to the purchaser or pur-
chnsers deed III fee simple for said premises.
pursuant to over OF sale contained in said
trust d,el
OLIVER RAITT, Trustee.
Dated TINS 9th August, 1861 (ol tw
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-08-13
County Convention.

4 Delegate Convention of the Republicans
N Of Buchanan County will be held at the
Court House in Independence, on SATU RDAY
the 3lst day of August, 1851, at l o'clock, p
NJ, for the purpose of nominating candidates
for the offices of Member of the General As
sembly, County Judge, Treasurer and Record
CT, Sheriff, County Surveyor, County Coroner,
and County Superintendent of Public Schools,
TO be voted for at The General Election in Oeto-
b n next.
The ratio of representation will be one dele
gate for each township, and one for every TWEEN
ty-tivc and fraction over twelve votes, cast for
Fitz Henry Warren, for Presidential Eector, al
the General Election in November last. The
following will show the number of delegates to
which each townships entitled:
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-08-13
County Convention.

E4- In to-day's paper will be found
a call for a delegate convention of the
Republicans of Buchanan County, to be
held at the Court House in this place on
Saturday, the 3lst inst 1t is unneces-
sary to say that this convention is one of
great importance for the interests of the
county. All realize the fact 1t will
determine, we think without doubt, who
shall administer our county government
IN the departments mentioned, for the
coming two years, as well as who shall
perform the important duty of represent
ing us in the State legislature. 1t has
been well determined that The Republican
element in this county is largely in the
ascendant, and should the convention
nominate good, popular men. there can
be no doubt that increased strength will
accrue to-lhe party. But we beg our
friends TO remember that there is now a
tendency towards the disinlegration of
parties. The mass of democrats in the
county always excepting the so-called
leaders in this place stand with us in
favor of supporting the government and
putting down rebellion, and because of
this many are friendly toa proposition OF
uniting with them, or at least are indis-
posed to draw closely party lines Should
the convention not make good, judicious
nominations, this feeling will drive from
US many who entertain IT, 1t behooves
us, then, 10 act with consideration and
circumspection. We may not appreciate
the reasonableness of the argument that
would now look TO the reputation, by
any Republican, Of his party organiza-
ton, or any of its principles-and we,
certainly, think he has more reason for a
steadfast adherence TO them-but we can
certainly nominate a ticket that will keen
every man in the ranks by the excellent
character Of the nominees. The contest
will be more that Of men, and not so
much OF party. We must therefore de
pend upon the characte: of our nomi-
nees for success. Let US give up per-
sonal preferences, local claims, indi,idu-
al aspiralions-eyerylhing- deter
mine to present only competent, popular
good men. Let every township come
fully represented, the delegates deter
mined to know, and prepared to select,
the men who are the general choice,
If this is done, the work of the conven-
ton will need but the form Of an election
to make it the work of the people Of the
county, and our party will be strength
ened, not disintegrated.
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original Notice.
STATE OF IOWA.
BUCHANAN COUNTY,. {. S,
Wright d Newcomb

BUCHANAN coUNrN.,, $.
Wright & Newcomb
A. II. Hyde, Eunice A. Hyde, S. V. Thomp-
son, K. II. Thompson, ct al.
To C. II. Mills, James Rotorts, A. III. Older.
II. c. Kellogg, s. p. Webster, Elisha l.. Sy0nlev.
Frederick Fem, ". G.. Parker, VIM Way & Co.,
benjamin f. Cunningham, Wm M FaJer, ARr-
ander, Strong, Hey,cood d Co.. William Murdock
Aferanaer Smith, and T.. j. Englcman
You are hereby notified that on this lst div
of August. 1861 there is on file in the Office OF
the Clerk of the District Court a buchanan
County, State of iowa a petition of Wright d
Newcomb, claiming of A. H. HYDE the sum of
eight hundred dollars, as money due them on
a certain promissory note given on the 25th
day of January, A. ID. 1889, by said HYDE TO,
s. V. Thompson, and the foreclosure of n mort
gage given same day by said A. H. Hyde nnF
E. A. hyde, to secure the payment of said note -
and also the foreclosure of Trust Deed, given.
the 18th day of May, 1889 by s. V. Thomr
son, to secure the above described note, against
all parties claiming any lien or interest in the
premises described in said mortgage and trust
deed. And that unless you appear and answer.
or plead thereto on or before the noon of tho.
10th day OF September, A. D., 1851 default will
be entered against you, and judgment rendered
thereon. You will also take notice that plaiIs.
tiffs have no personal claim against YOU.
BIssELL, MILLS d SHIRAs
Att'ys for Pitts.
August Is, 1901. 2l(4w
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-08-13
: yours.
G.. j. II.

ES- The Republican Central Commit.
tee. Of New York State proposed TO the
Democratic Central Committee 10 call a
Joint Convention and nominate a ticket
on the basis, simply maintaining the I'M
ion and the government. This the Dem
ocratic Convention re fused in toto to do.
and declared they would not coalesce
with former political opponents except
upon the basis of their own political opin
ions. We cannot see the reason for this
coalescing in State politics, and we are
not sorry that our New York coadjutors
were tbus snubbed by the Democratic
minority Of that State.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-08-13
Our Ticket.

IE On the outside Of today's paper
will be found the proceedings OF the late
Republican. State Convention. No con-
venlion held. in the Stale has been more
fully attended, and in none has there
been kindlier feeling, or greater unan-
Unity Of sentiment. Delegates, OF course,
worked energelically ard cordially for
the nomination of their favorites, but &C.
quiesced cheerfully in the choice Of the
ajority, because they knew that the
men nominated are everyday worthy OF
support. Northern delegates perhaps
felt that their section and their men were
unjus;ly treated in The making up Of the
ticket, but so long as their delegates do
not hang together, have no right to com
plain. They have the power to enforce
the nomination Of a due proportion Of
northern men, and if they will not rec
oncile conflicting interests, and work with
the proper degree of unanimity for their
candidates, they will, and should, be de-
fealed. If the North is unrepresented
on the present ticket, it is because that
part of the State would not come to the
support of their caudi dates undivided.
The delegates blame themselves, alone,
and therefore good-naturedly acquiesce in
the decision Of the convention. We can
all do this the more cheerfully inasmuch
as the ticket, in point of ability and char
acter, is SO unexceptionable.
Gov. HARDWOOD, previous to the call on
the State for troops, was freely admitted,
on every hand. to have made, probably,
the best governor the State has had
When tina, call came, the Governor was
besieged on all hands, from every quar-.
ter, by military companies, for positions
in the regiments TO be organized. Ten
companies were offered for every one the
Governor had authority to accept Nine
of these companies he was compelled to
disappoint, and many of their officers,
anxious for the renown and emoluments
Of their proposed military positions, were
very indignant at the Governor for moi
accepting their commands, and were loud
in accusing him of lavoritism. They
to..lora1 th.,t he elan.
chary Of spending the money Of the
State in the contest Now it cannot be
doubted that Governor KIRkwooD's
whole heart and soul is in this cause, on
the side of liberty and the government
When Sumter fell, and the Presidents
proclamation for troops came on the
wings of the lightning simultaneously
with the report OF that fall. Gov. KIRK
WOOD left a sick bed and went to Dayen-
port, the more promptly TO communicate
with the War Department, and proffered
his property in security fol money to
raise and equip the regiment called for.
That regiment was promptly raised, and
equipped long before they could get arms
to 60 into the field with. In the mean
time, two other peg iments had been call
ed out by the Governor, at the sugges-
ton of the War Department, and if they
were not as promptly in the field as they
should have been, the Gov has sufficient
~ explained why, in stating the Difficult
ties he has been under to procure funds.
lie has not recklesslv involved the State
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kEuRUK, Aug. T. 1871
In great haste, Yours,
c. j. r.


Since writing my last communication
we have had a slight touch of grim old
war, but have passed through the ordea,
safe and unframed, and are ready to re-
port all that we did or saw on the mo.
mentous occasion. Rumors TO the e(-
feet that large party OF Missourians had
assembled for the purpose of making an
attack on Athens, small town on the
Ke'k Des Moines, 81 NJ r. r., had been n
long time IN circulation, but were gener-
ally discredited. On Monday, the 5th,
inst, news came that severe fighting was
going on. and that the Union forces were
hard pushed. and required some help
We had as yet received no arms but sue.
ceeded in procuring the loan of some old
cap lock muskets, which we're kindly
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-08-13

Ges- BY circular from the Adiutsnt
Generals O0iee, we learn hat until fur
cher orders the Office Of the Adlutanr
General will be at Davenport.
Through the same medium we learn
that the camp selected at Dubuque for
ole company of infantry will be known
as Camp Union.
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Efs- The ST. Louis Republican hearth

1t The 81. Louis RePu5lican heartily
supports the new government of Nilsson
II. Governor GAMBLE has issued Il
proclamation, enjoining all sheriffs and
other peace officers to use their utmost
to bring to punishment every man with
in their jurisdictions attempting to dis,
turb the peace. He pronounces the old
military law, passed by the JACKSON leg
islature, abrogated, and promises pardon
and immunity to those who took up arms
under the law if they will return peacea-
bly, TO their homes. He also notifies The
forces Of the Confederate States, now in
Missouri, that they are not needed, and
must leave,
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-08-13

Es- Hon. WIN. VAYDEvER arrived
home from Washington on Thursday
morning last He brings authority for
the organization of two regiments Of in.
fantry. and will proceed with energy to
enlistment
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JOHN G.. HOUSE. M D.

physician AND SURGEON. Office
l. over p. G. Wicox's Store Residence.
Green Street, I'd house below Walnut. north
side, (torncr residence of D. S. Dunham) In.
dependence. Iowa.
August 9th. 1861 a.,
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
III. G., HEN.ENWAy.

4 TTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT
IA LAW, Independence, Buchanan County,
Iowa. Office in Wilcox's Blcck.
viii practice in the Courts of Buchanan
and adjoining Counties, and attend promptly
TO all business connected with his profession.
Aug. l3, lSGl Iy
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The KENTUCKY ELECTION. re.
suit of the election in Kentucky is ma.
Jority for the entire Union ticket of some
thing over $4,000.
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GEN. ScoTr PRopERTY.-By the or
dinance Of Virginia, the property of Gen.
Scott, in that State, was on Friday con
hscated to the Public Treasury.
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FOR SALE.

4 T'THIS OFFICE, an excellent 1MPOS-
N ING STONE. 6 feet long and 2 feet wide.
Will be sold cheap for Cash. If
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-" A4HDU EUF t5fITGs
application be made before Januxry will cell on scco.
Il m5dstng terms, Orty Acres OF land, three miles
the Corporation initE, Mil Creek opposite Mai COTS
This Of the most bsanfn locations Davidson county
About half Of the land timber balance cultiva
ton There the premises comfortable cabins ne
orchard Apply to MAJ Corr, the places NY
self for particulars CHAS. K. WINSTON
tnyt4-d
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Bet enacted blythe Confederate States Of Asperice That
the foswi articles shall be exerap from duty and sded
into the said States witt Bacon, PorK Hams, Lard Beef
Fish kinds Wheat ard Flour Of all other Grains, Ipdisa
Corn and Meal ADD Barley and Barley Flour Rice and Rice
Flour Neal 0anpowder all the materials Of
which II mace Lad In all orms Arms Of every desrrip
on aad Mentions Of War and Military Accoutrenents, Per-
Caps, and living animals Of all kinds; Also all Agr
cultural Product. in their naturai state.
that all Goods, ares and Merchandise imported
from any the Unte States Of Ameriea not being now
urth a Of March next (which may have been coma de pur
chased heoo within ten days after the passage OF this
Act, shall be exempt and free rom duty.
Ssoa That the seste Of Texas be and hereby exempt
I'd the operation Of the Tariff Laws heretofore passed
adopted by this Congress.
tsigned) HOWELL COBB, t'+'s
President or the Congress.
Congress tie eighteenth CT February, eighteen
hundred and sfxty-cne J J. hooper,
feb27-d6t fesrstary Of Tie Congress
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w Baltimore, respectfully irform their R0uthi
hat they have enlarged thar factsry and are nov d
supply the great demand for their planes. They are ii
ably the mess dzraoie and contain al ne attest Imp
End are fully guaranteed for ave years For zHsstss
poEsTo Of tone and agreeable touch keY ars
Thalherz- srakcsch and ether great piansts sass n
tneir concerts, and Lave Ftep CERTIFICATES fer their
fAy have, Tor the last en Yeas taken tie arst prem
All composition u al he different States xhcrs thsy
exhbtpa. Last year they received ave s11. PREMIUM
Montgomery, Ala One for the bess sorlkarn-uadsu
onefor the best against all competition.
fail supply q the above cslsh-stsd instrunents
eeiving b y. a.. McCLU
nays, 'ai-dkvly Sole Agent. !.
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NOticR.

CENTRAL RAIL RoAD,
: "a 81 Savannah, Ga, February g. 1861.
FEyHE Congress ef the Confederate Of America
having 18th February Instant, the
1t becomes that this Company
change the system hitherto pursued by them receiving
CONSUMED to their they not
prepared to The business Of The Custom House and al
vance des give bonds for the same will be ued
Theresre Merchants Consigness Of goods, heretofore
sgnng the Central Bail Road Agent, hereby
ed that from after the 10Th day az March next their goods
must be eonsgneo the Of Commission Merchant il
the city, whose outlay and duties alEays excep
win ashamed by this Company, sEd charged to the gseds 81
formerly.
Bill Ladng Invoice and Instructions should
the Commission Merchant employed forward
goods and we'll for Merchants instruct ship
pers so 70 do. q. b. CUYLER,
President.