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The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-04-09

THE ARMY OF SoUTH CARoINA.-A
correspondent of the Providence Journal,
in a letter dated Charleston, February
9th says:
Happening to be down on the wharf a
few minutes before the steamer left for
the various fortiications, took an in
ventory of the articles to be sent 1t
consisted of the following articles Two
barrels of whiskey, one hundred hollow
shot, two demijohns labeled whiskey,
one quarter Of beef, two jugs labeled
whiskey, eighty loaves bread. two bar
rels powder, two other demyohns whis-
key, with about dozen bottles, suppos-
ed whiskey, in the hands of as many SOL
diers returning from leave of absence.
This glorious privilege has been abused
to such an extent that one company
which was stationed at the Arsenal has
been removed, because Of the facilities
for procuring whiskey.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-04-09

THE RIGHT STUFF FOR COMMODORE
The examination of candidates for ad
mission to the Navy Academy at An.
napolis. was closed on Saturdar evening
The Baltimore american remarks:
The brightest boy of the whole elias.
was little fellow from Texas, about ff.
teen years of age who had been three
years setting type in newspaper Office,
and had studied mathematics and arith
metic with Dip candle in the garret oi
a log cabin at night. He was poorly
clad when he reached Annapolis. and on
being asked how he obtained the means
to reach Annapolis. replied that he work.
ed for it, and that his money falling short
on the route. he had got some small Jobs
at type setting in New Orleans and 9th
er points Of his journey. If he should
not be admitted, he expected to work his
way home again. We saw him on Sat
urday on board the Constitution in his
naval uniform, with his guilt buttons and
anchors. looking as bright and hopeful
as if he anticipated becoming commo-
dore."
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-04-09
A Couple of Rich Love Letters.

The two following "love letters" were
read in Court during recent trial in
England
You stated in your last that you
would not write again. But l think
Probebly you have haltered your mind
By this time aud know you would if l
wass By the side of you or in Palmer
speaking in Thy harms. think see
you now. Oh was it but reall Could l
awake sum night and find you by my
side my hart would break with Joy. |
wish / could make artifchell Maria to
hanswer the same Purpus as you"
My ever dearest girl received
your Letter and Think not But my
thoughts are alwis with thee for believe
me have Long and Bitley Leemented
that Parting day. Oh what would l
give to clasp thee in my harms. But oh |!
no Cannot am amonge These wild and
solotory mountains Not one living being
is theer to Be seen ware now sit except
large Sea Gull wich with its wild and
Pearcing cry made me lift my eyes and
Pawse. Oh how l wished / was bird
that l might fly to thee. | hoften steal
away to this Mountin to think on thee
to hear the water roar Beneath and the
wind whistle through this wild and Sola-
try Glenn. To see the buty of natur
round me oh then l miss Thy Charming
Smile. Again | think of thee. start
from my seat and wisper prayer and
ask Why they Part me from thee. Oh
non can tell How miserable Pass my
dayes."
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-04-09

A CRIrERroS.-The truest criterion Of
a mans character and conduct is inyari-
able to be found in the opinion of his
own family circle. who having daily and
hourly opportunities of forming a judg-
ment of him. will not fail in doing SO.
Ii is far higher testimony in his favor
for him to secure the esteem and love Of
few individuals, within the privacy of
his own home, than the good opinion Of
hundreds in his immediate neighbor-
hood, or that Of ten times the number re-
siding at distance. In fact next to
close ard impartial self-scrutiny no ques.
ton comes so near the truth rs for man
to ask himself" What is thought of me
by the familiar circle Of my own fire.
side ?" Would that all remembered
this.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-04-09

SELr-SAcRIFIcE.-Can anything bs
more shocking than this incident, descri-
bed in the Sentinelie Du Jurap A tin
worker, Of Loubans. in his drunken rage.
swore that he would kill his daug liter, a
girl in her sixteenth year, of whom he
was very fond. The poor child, shut up
in a room near the roof of the house,
struggled away from the knife with which
the drunkard threatened her. AT last,
unable to appease her father. and finding
it impossible to escape, she. said " Fa-
ther, if must die. let me at least save
you from the scatfold." She then rush
ed to the window. and threw herself into
the street.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-04-09

AN INCIDENT AT WAsHINGroN.-An
eye witness relates that few days since,
in public parlor in one of the princi-
pal hotels in that city, crowd of excl.
ted Southerners were discussing the mer-
its of the various mades Of compromise,
and among others that Of Virginia s
method Of sending commissioners to
Washington, and to the seeding States.
when gentleman who had till then qui-
etly listened to their discussion, stepped
up and urged that there was one State
which had superior claim to settle all
disputes among sister States. That State
was Kentucky. :" Three Cheers for
Kentucky" given with will. The
speaker continued She has also the
material that will ultimately and forever
settle this matter, never again to occur.
He was again applauded, and continued !:
4" The material | allude to. gentlemen. is
Kentucky Aemp." There was an omin-
Gus silence those present felt the full
force aud probably the justice of the re-
mark. and instead of making threats.
quietly dispersed.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-04-09
Nature.

You heap up million tons of hewn
rocks on square mile or two Of earth
which was green once. The trees look
down from the hill sides and ask each
other, as they stand on tip.toe-" What
are these people about ?" And the small
herbs at their feet look up and whisper
back" we will 60 and see" So the
small herbs pack themselves up In the
least possible bundles, and wait until the
wind steals to them at night and whis-
pers-" Come with me-" Then they 60
softly with it into the great city-one to
a cleft in the pavement, one to spout on
the roof, one to seam in the marble
over rich gentleman's bones, and one
to the grave without stone where moth
ing but man is buried, and there they
grow, looking down on the generations
Of men from mouldy roofs, looking up
from between the less-trodden pavements,
looking out through iron cemetery rail
ings. Listen to them, when there is on
ly slight breath of air stirring, and you
will hear them saying to each other
"Wait while p' By-and- by the flow
of life in the street ebbs, and the old
leafy inhabitants-the small tribes al
ways in front-saunter in. one by one.
very calless, seemingly, but very tenac-
ious. until they swarm so that the great
stones gape from each other with the
crowding Of their roots, and the feldspar
begins to be picked out Of the granite to
find them root AT last the trees take up
their solemn lire of march, and never
rest until they have encamped in the
market place. Wait long enough and
you will find an old doting oak hugging
a huge worn block in its yellow under
grown arms that was the corner stone
of the State House. Oh, so patient she
is, this imperturbable Nature 20. w.
HOLMES.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-04-09
4 KNITTING loom bac lataly haen n

A Knitting loom has lately been in
vented by ]. B. Aiken Of Franklin, n.
II. 1t has been invented but year or
two. yet there are now made on the loom
more than two million Of dollars worth
Of goods annually in this country; and
the introduction of the loom into Europe
is meeting with marked success. A fam
lily knitting machine has recently been
invented. 1t is not larger than sew.
ing machine, simple as case knife, not
liable to get out Of order, can be opera
ted by child, will knit homespun yarn.
and weaves handsome stocking. Its
ordinary movement is at the speed Of
FIVE thousand stitches in a minute. 1t
can be driven at the interesting velocity
of sixty thousand stitches minute, and
make perfect work.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-04-09
RULES AND REGULATIONS.

l. No premium shall be awarded unless the
committee to whom the claim is submitted shall
adjudge the claim to be meritorious.
2. No person shall receive two premiums on
the same kind of crops, stock, or manufactured
articles.
3. No person shall receive premium who
does not comply with the rules and regulations
or who is not a member of the Society.
4. No person can be n member of the Society
until he has paid One Dollar to the Secretary
and has had his name recorded.
5. Oxen must be presented in the yoke with
a chain to secure them, and be accompanied by
a suitable person to take charge of them.
6. Competitors on Sugar Cane Syrup must
file a written statement of the mode of manu-
facture, on or before the time Of entry, with the
chairman Of the committee.
Z. Competitors on Butter and Cheese will
file statement Of the mode and time manufac-
ture, on or before the first day of the fair.
.. Competitors for Flowing Match must enter
their teams two days before the Fair so that a
sufficient plat of ground may be secured and
staked off.
3. The premium for plowing will be award
ed to the best work done in the time. No per-
son except the committee and teamsters will be
allowed on the ground during the plowing.
10. Each committee is authorized to recon-
mend discretionary premiums on articles or an :
SueH Us ptloHH 10 the cldss hsslgucu tIltHl,
and they will be awarded at the annual meet
ing, if the directors approve and the funds ad-
init.
ii. All premiums will be paid at the annu-
al meeting on the first Tuesday in January
1861
l2. All articles listed for premiums, must he
listed in the name of the owner, who must be
resident of the county.
l3. The chairman of each committee will be
the manager of the committee.
Seasonable notice will be given through the
county papers of the time of holding the Fair,
the Rules and Regulations thereto, and the
Committees to serve in the various Depart
msnts.
II. s. CHASE, Pres.
g. DICKINSON, Sec'y.
Independence, March Is. 1861.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-04-09

A gentleman lately arrived from Mont.
gomery, Alabama. states that the new
slaveholding Confederacy does not prom
ise well. The Charleston Mercury snarls
and bites, Mr.. Yancey is by no means
satisfied. and Mr., Slidell refuses for
eign mission. Meanwhile the Union
men are lying in wait, watching the OPP
portunity to spring upon their betrayers.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-04-09
). WOODWARD. VS.. MARSHAL
WOODWARD & MARsHALL.

A TToRNEYS AND COUNsELORs AT
n Law, General Land Agents and Notar.
iss Public. independence. Buchanan County
Iowa Will practice in the different Courts et
this State. Also attend promptly to securing
claims, making Collections. Paying Taxes,
Conveyancing. &c.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-04-09

A CLEAR CoSscIKScE.-How bravely
man can walk on the earth. bear the
heaviest burdens, perform the severest
duties. aud look all men square in the
face, il he only bears in his breast a
clear conscience. void of offence toward
God or man. To feel that we have omit.
ted no task and left no obligation uniill-
cd. this fills tho heart with satisfaction
and the soul with strength.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-04-09
w. q. DONNAN.

4 TTORNEY & COUNSELOR AT LAW.
"A Land aud General Agent and Notary
Public, Treasurer 4 Recorders Office, Indepen-
dence, Iowa.
Is prepared to attend with promptness to all
business pertaining to his Profession. Especial
attention given to Collecting, Conveyancing,
Paying taxes, Examining titles, DC. je6-'57
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-04-09
Mechanic Arts.

Best combined reaper and mower,
without regard to place Of mahu-
facture, to be examined by COM
mttee in July or August, 800
ed best do do do 400
(Committee-D. s. Lee, chairman, l..
S. Brooks, Heman Morse, James Rankin,
Edwin Cobb
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-04-09
j. B IL A e,
BOOT and Shoe MANUFACTURER

TWO DOORS WEST OF THE BRIDGE,
INDEPENDENCE, IOWA,
ITAS NOW ON HAND A GOOD d,
II assortment of BOOTS 4 SHOES Hk(
for Fall and Winter service, to which
he invites the attention of the public
Will also make Boots and Shoes to order, in
style which he will guarantee to give sutis
faction.
Repairing done with Dispatch.
His charges will be low and each one may
rely upon getting the worth of his money.
1J- Cash or Grain taken ia ErcAange for ,oork
July 81, 1860.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-04-09

An editor of q religious paper. noting
the increase of ministers in Philadelphia
wrote. The towers are now supplied
with watchmen." When compositor
had put in print. il read. TO the asIonish.
ment of the writer, The towns are now
supplied with Dutchmen."
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-04-09
C. e. LATHROP,

4 TTORNEY AT LAW Il INSURANCE
"A Agent, Independence, Iowa. Will prac.
tice in the several Courts of this Judicial Dis.
trict, and attend to any business entrusted to
his care with promptness and despatch.
Insurance Policies in the Phoenix Company
OF Hartford, Ct., issued on reasonable terms,
and without delay.
Feb. IL, 1859 (2-49
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-04-09
Fourth Annual Fair
OF THE
BUCHANAN co. AG'L SOCIETY

The Executive Committee of the Bu-
chanan County Agricultural Society of.
fer the following List of Premiums, to be
competed for by the citizens ofthe Coun-
ty, at the Fourth Annual Fair, to be held
in the fall of this year, due notice Of the
time of which will be given through the
county papers.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-04-09
M. d. wELBoURN,
TAILOR

TAILOR,
"OULD INFORM THE CITIZENS OF
w Buchanan county that he has again
commenced business, and may be found one
door East of the Presbyterian Church, Inde-
pendence. Everything in his line done cheaply
and promptly.
February 9, 1860.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-04-09
DIR. n. II. HUNT,

OFFERS HIS PROFESSIONAL SERy-
" ices to the citizens Of Independence and
surrounding country. Office on Main Street,
In Union Block, with W. c. Morris, where
or Mt his Residence, on Court Street, opposite
@. Y. Leavitt's--he will answer calls at all
hours Of the day or night faplf59-ly
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-04-09
VIM. q. JOHNSON,
p A I LO r,

4 NY GENTLEMAN WISHING A GOOD
n fitting and well made Garment, should
60 to Joh nson's,
Oper Ca6aH 4 Closes Grocery Store,
Opposite the Montour House. Main street, In.
dependence, Iowa.
Particular attention paid to Cutting Garments
June -, 1860. {6m
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-04-09

a constable pursued thief who took
refuge on stump in swamp. and pull
ed the rail after him on which he went
in. The constable made the following
return: "Sightable - converssble-non
est comatable-in swampo-up stumpum
-railo."
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-04-09
JED LAKE.

4 TTORNEY d COUNSELOR AT LAW
"A Land and General Agent, independence
Iowa. Will give prompt attention to all pro.
fsssional busine entrusted to his care. Money
loaned and investments made on reasonable
terms. Office on Main street over VIM. c. Nor
ris's Jewelry Store.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-04-09
Experimental.

Best conducted experiment of fatten-
ing swine, not less than 2, go
Cd best do do do 40,
"a statement Of the breed, and de-
tailed account Of the manner of
conducting. to be given to the
committee on or before the goth
Of December, with an affidavit of
its correctness. A report to be
made at the annual meeting.)
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-04-09
JAMES yANieoH
A. D. LEW IL
JAMESON & LEWIS,

4 TToRNEYS AND CoUNSELoRs AT
N Law and Notaries 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, 1861-04-09
!. N. PRESTON,
Marinn Linn ~
j. NJ. lIORD,
Independence

l. N. PRESTON, J. NJ. HORD
Marion, Linn Co. Independence
PRESTON & HORD,
4 TTORNEYS 4 COUNSELORS, indie.
~ pendence, Buchanan County, Iowa.
Office N. H. Of Montour House, up stairs, 3
doors East of Lee, Lsavitt e. Moores Law
Office. Oct. 3D. 1860.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-04-09

MRS. III. NJ. DURHAM,
"OULD ANNOUNCE TO THE LADIES
w Of Independence and vicinity, that she
has permanently located her Millinery Rooms
In the Second Story of s. s. Aliens New Block,
Whore she will at all times keep the
THE LATEST STYLES OF GOODS
And perform all kinds of work pertaining to
the business.
Independence, May 30, 1860.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-04-09
iEGAN. :. i. ALI
FINNEGAN & ALLEN,

FINNEGAN & ALLEN,
4 TTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT
~ LAW, Independence, Buchanan Coun.
ty, Iowa.
Will give strict attention to all business en-.
ed to their care. Office in the BOOK STORE
near the bridge.
Any and all business pertaining in any way
to Lands or land business. promptly attend
ed to. [sep25-y
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-04-09
PUBLISHED EVERY TUESDAY
BY RICH g. JORD AN.
06se in "a Story Of Wicoxs Brick Block, Main Street
Terms 81, so per Annum, in Advance.
BUSINESS CARDS.

w. CHANDLER,
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE. OFFICE
e over Keller l. Burpee's Furniture Ware
Rooms, Independence, Iowa.
Feb. 26, 1861.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-04-09
Native Wine.

Best sample Of native wine made in
1860, not less than 5 bottles, with
a written statement of mode OF
manufacture, g
I'd best do do do l.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-04-09
DEPENDENCE BUCHANAN COUNTY, IOWA. TUESDAY, APRIL 1861

Best riding bride, IT.
Cd best do do
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-04-09
Fancy Articles.
Flowing Match.

Premiums at the discretion Of the
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-04-09

Best thorough-bre Devon calf, l.,
Cd best do do do
NATIVE AND GRADE CATTLE.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-04-09

Equestrianism.

Best specimen Of equestrianism by
lady and gentleman, 5,
Cd best do do do g.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-10-30

Murray men are loud in their
praises Of Blenker's Division, which
leads the advance towards Fairfax Cont
House, and almost exclusively composed
of the Teutonic race. Orders are writ.
ten and commands are delivered in the
language Of the Dutchland, and on the
rosters are the names Of many who have
distinguished themselves in the recent
C.. imean aud Italian Campaigns.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-10-30
vMxLlT.AK II.

sINRUSTEE'S SALE.-W nEREAs, on the 23d
L day OF Decen. Der, A. ID loAs, Lynn n Osborn
and Phebe, his vile, executed unto John c. Bills
rs Trustee, . certain deed of Trust, conveying 10
said Trustee the land in Scott county, Iowa.
described AS follows, to-wit. The west half
Ga) Of the northeast quarter OF section No.
twenty 60, in township No. seventy mine (79, !.
north Of range No. Z rec 81 east Of the 5th
principal meridian, containing eighty acres Of
land which said conveyance was made BY the
said Lyman Osborn and Phebe, his wife, for the
purpose OF securing the payment OF a certain
pronissory note and the interest thereon, signed
by said Lyman Osborn, dated the 2Jd day of De-
cember, A. d., ls)s. and pay ole follows : One
year ter date, At the Office OF John Z. Bills in
davenport, Iowa, with ten per cent. interest from
date, to q. Il. Noxon or order
And now, said note having become due and pay
able, and the said Lyman Osborn having failed
to pay the same, !, John T.. bills Trustee as
aforesaid. do hereby live this public notice,
at the request OF the owner OF said note, that
by virtue Of the power, which is in me vested py
sad Deed of Trust will, Tn ursda the llth day
of November, A. ID. 1901, at the hour Of = O'Clock
nthe forenoon o, said day, at the Court House
door, IN the city OF davenport expose and offer tor
sale, at public auction, the Lsrcel Of land
above described, OF SO much thereof as shall
be necessary to satisfy and pay the amount of said
note, With the interest thereon to the day OF
sale, together with all the costs and expenses
attending said SALE costs o. this notice and Trus.
tees fees.
Dated the 2lst day of October, 4. D., 1861.
JOHN q. Bills,
OcA-dts Trustee.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-10-30

GEN. HoUsToN.-Those who are we'll
acquainted with Sam Houston, say that
the letter pnrporting to be written BY
im,giving in his adhesion to the rebels,
is forgery.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-10-30
Tur Ch;o. n.;h. :. -.

The Chicago Tribune is inst now en-
gagged in trying to accomplish two i'm
poss'bilties-one is to bring the seeded
States back into the Union by aboli.h-
ing slavery and the other is 10 render
our arm es efficient by abolishing their
Generals. Our neighbor is no,hirg if
not abolition. Chicago Journal.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-10-30

Tue anticipated cost of the railroads
in pro-. ress in India, is $780,.
100000. The English Government
guarantee 5 per cent. dividends.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-10-30

The DETROIT BOARD OF Trade AND
Gen. Mc"LELLAN.-The Detroit Board
Of Trade, last Wednesday. adopted
unanimously series Of resolutions in re.
ference to the report that efforts we've
beng made TO effect the removal of Gen.
Mcclellan from the command Of the ar
nv OF the Potomac, in which they pro.
te't against such removal, aud declare
that mo man, be he Cabinet Minister
or private citizen, deserves either the
support or respect OF any true and loyal
lover OF the Union, that would tuy to
bring discredit on the name and fame of
one IN whom all our hopes are center
ed; and We hereby declare that " have
faith, strong, unbourded, answering,
and abiding, IN the Christian gentleman
and soldier who now holds command
on the Potomac.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-10-30

ESTIMATES ARE WANTED FOR SCHOOL
T. House in sub District NJ. 8. Winfield town
ship 20 BY 70 ct. Specifications can Be seen 1t
the ONCE OF the Secretary, east end Of Long Grove.
Estimates can DO sent to the President on Of be-
fore the 3Oth day Of October, A. D., 1861.
WA. CkESSLER, rres,dent.
WINFIELD, Octohsr Is, 1851. oel7.dlw
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-10-30

VERMONT Is raising her sixth regiment.
There are 500 enrolled, which went into
camp At Montpelier last week.