The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-05-21
TclCgraphic Summary.

VIII De one OF the most effective in the
service. The object is to enlist a body
of men who have seen service, and do
not need drilling. 1t is well known that
there are hundreds Of men in the West
who have seen service in Europe. To
such men government will undoubtedly
furnish uniforms, equipments and hor-
ses.
A Polish gentleman, formerly a Colo
mel in the Polish Legion, was rendered
high position in the Southern Army by
Gov. Moore, of Alabama, who at the
same time requested of him a drawing of
the Qualifications in this harbor. He re-
piled that his next visit to the South
would be as an enemy to the traitors of
the flag of his adopted country.
Commodore Buchanan, late of the
Washington navy yard, has signifed his
intention to recall his resignation, but
the government will not consent.
A dispatch to Simeon Draper, to-day,
from Washington says all regiments en-
tered for the war should be forwarded
Immediately. This dispatch will be act
ed on Immediately.
Ned Buntine rendered regiment of
1900 sharp shooters, hunters from West
ern New York.
The Posts special dispatch from Wash
ington, the 18th, says preparations indi-
cate that the government is getting ready
for contest at Harper's Ferry.
ST. Louis, May 12.--Yesterday, about
O'Clock Z. NJ, as company of U. S.
reserve corps were marching up Walnut
street towards their armory, they were
| fired into by Secessionists from behind
the pillars of DR.. Brooks Church, and
one soldier was Instantly killed. The
soldiers did not Immediately return the
fire. Being at loss to determine where
their assailants were, they passed on for
half a block, when they were met by a
mob, who called out g Shoot the damned
Dutch !" Shots were fired at the soldiers
from private houses, and as their lives
were in peril, the whole corps suddenly
wheeled and discharged a volley at the
mob. Several persons fell MORALLY woun-
ded. The mob continued to follow the
soldiers, and at the corner of Seventh
street fired into their ranks again. An
other volley was fired upon the mob,
which had the effect of dispensing il and
killing two persons. The soldiers moved
on, but were again attacked on Ninth
street. and two of their men killed. They
returned the fire, and ehIectually drove
the secessionists from the streets. Dur
ing the fight six men were killed, three
of whom were soldiers, and five or six
citizens severely wounded. The Seces-
slonists continued their murderous work
all last night, shooting down innocent
German citizens wherever they could be
| found. Nine citizens are known to have
been murdered yesterday and last night
The Union sentiment now begins to
gain ground rapidly, the Secessionists
being afraid the Germans will burn the
city
Gen. Frost's Brigade is released from
the arsenal. The officers are liberated
on parole Of honor and the men took an
| oath not to bear arms against the United
States Government during the war.
BALTIMORE, May l3.-A train from
Pennsylvania came through this p. NJ.
with mails and passengers. 1t was hail
ed with evident satisfaction by the peo-
pie along the route and as it passed
through the city many expressions Of
welcome were given.
The National flag was displayed at va
rious parts of the city oday.
Fl. McHenry has been largely rein
forced to-day from Annapolis. About
| 200 men are now there
WAsHINGToN, May l2.-Three full
German regiments form part of the
army of protection.
The Capital is now surrounded by
circle of regimental encampments, com
pletely controlling all roads from Vir-
ginia and Maryland. The government
contemplates the erection of earthworks,
at regular intervals, along the Railroads
running from the North through Mary
land. Preliminary surveys are now be-
ing made
The Secretary of the Navy is hurry
ing forward measures for blockade He
informs friends that by the time Charles
ton and Savannah experience its effects,
New Orleans will be closed
In view of events in St. Louis, the
Government has resolved upon compre-
hensiye measures for the protection of
the Union men and the suppression of
secession movements in Missouri A
large body of Western troops will doubt
less be thrown into that State
CAIRO, May 13.-Several companies Of
Arkansas troops arrived at Memphis this
morning.
All steamers passing this point will
be stopped, and no provisions or NUM-
tons OF war destined for disloyaI States
will be permitted to pass.
Weather cool and pleasant, and all is
quiet.
WAsurNGroN, May 13.-The Secreta-
~ of the Treasury has just issued cir
cular to all collectors, surveyors and
other officers of customs precisely SINH
lar TO that recently addressed TO those on
Northern and Northwestern ports, rela
tive to commerce with insurrectionary
States with the following addition among
other supplies coal, telegraph instru-
ments, wlre, porous cups, platinas, sui
puric acid, zinc, aud all other Geographic
material.