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The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-03-26

Markets.
@ Yesterday was a busy day in
town. Main street was crowded with
teams and the stores with customers
Westher mild and Spring-like. Wheat
sold at 53@56c., corn Is cents, in trade,
oats Is cents, in trade butter sold at 10
cents, and eggs at 8 cents. In Dubuque,
on Saturday, Wheat declined 2 cents per
bushsl. and sold as follows Very choice
club. &c.; No. 1, &c.; No. 2, 63c.-
Oats lstc. In Chicago, on Saturday,
No. I Spring Wheat sold at &c.; Corn
q cents.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-03-26
DON'T Take the Papers.

1 1t is, doubtless, true that people
sometimes meet with pecuniary loss from
not taking the papers, but the llust ration
OF the fact given in the Civilian, last
week, is not exactly to the point. I'm
fortunately for the editor Of that paper,
and very fortunately for the man who
offered the 50 bill in payment for some
work, the "Southern Bank Of Illinois, I"
at Bolton. was at that very moment at
par in Chicago, and had been SO quoted
An the papers" for several days previous.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-03-26

The popular vote in Tennessee against
holding a Convention is between thir-
teen and fourteen thousand. Very few
secessionists were elected In North
Carolina considerably more than two.
thirds OF the delegates elected are Union
lists, while the Convention itself is vot-
ed down by small majority. This vote
Of the two States bordering on the Cot.
ton Confederacy signifies that majority
of their people will not SO much as en-
terrain the proposition Of disunion.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-03-26

@ The D. d s. c. Railroad will be
completed TO Cedar Falls in the course
OF . week or two at which time grand
celebration is to come of in that place.
Great "doins T" will probably be "did, :"
which we hope to be there to see. Drive
on with your Locomotive
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-03-26
An Old Hand in a New Place.

- Z. M. STEAD. formerly of this
place, has established a Sash, Door and
Blind Mandatory at Cedar Falls. His
advertisement will be found in another
column. Mr.. STEAD is master me cha MIC
and possesses unusual facilities for dom
good and cheap work.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-03-26

,GoNE EAST The editor Of the Guardian
started East last Tuesday morning. He goes
TO see his parents who reside Philadel pin il
and it is believed by many that he will try to
get the post Office before coming back.-Ciciian.
ET The EDITORS trip East has no con
nec,ion whatever with post Office hunt
apg. Indeed, trip for that purpose is
got At all necessary. His name was f rst
asntioned in connection with the appoint
ment without his knowledge, it being a
voluntary compliment on the part Of
many Republicans Of the place. The
moral certainty Of his appointment was
well assured sometime previous to his
departure.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-03-26

1TWe would call the attention of those suff
ering from Consumption, Bronchitis, DC. to an
advertisement in another column of this paper.
Of an important discovery for the cure Of those
diseases, now introduced for the first time to
the American public by Messrs. Leeds. Gilmore
d Co, of New York
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-03-26
Disgraceful.

@ A bit of row occurred in Few's
Saloon, Friday evening last, in which
Two OF our citizens, from whom better
things are expected, figured quite prom.
anently. One Of the combatants was
severely injured. This part of the
fruits of hanging about places where
" forty-rod" whisky is dealt out literally,
in violation of law.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-03-26
Eotal Mattrrs.


~ The Democratic pole. 1t couldn't
withstand the high wind Of Friday last
1t was from the North. The same breeze
tipped over chimney between Aliens
aud Wilcox block.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-03-26

A western paper says" Wanted, 1t
ahis Office. 40 editor who osa please sy.
anybody. Also. . foreman Who can 90
arrange the paper a. TO allow every
mans advertisement to bead the col.
ANN"
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-03-26

FRUIT TREES! FRUIT TREES !!
Over 100000 Apple Trees For Sale this
Spring!
COMMERCIAL NURSERIES,
VAN PELT 4 HEYER,
DUBUQUE CITY.
Branch at Csntralia, Dubuque County, Iowa.
THE Proprietors would inform the as
l. public and those wishing to plant -
FRUIT TREES this spring, that, in addition
to their own large and extensive stock Of
Fruit and Ornamental Trees,
grown Mt their Nursery in the city of DUBUQUE,
they have also purchased the place known as
the
CENTRALIA NURSERY,
Situated in Dubuque County, about miles
from the city. containing
OVER 100000 TREES |!
of a saleable size. This will enable them to
supply their customers
At Unprecedented Low Prices !!
And to furnish varieties that have been thor
oughly tested as to their adaptability to this
climate. Their stock consists Of
APPLES, PEARS, CHERRIES, &C.,
Plums, Dwarf or Standard,
PEACHES, OUNCES. APRICOTS AND
NECTARINES,
Also very large lot Of all the sma Her fruits,
such as Currants, Gooseberries, Raspberries,
Strawberries, Grapes. &C., DC.
Also large assortment Of
Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, xvsrgreens, &c.
The proprietors have erected
TWO LARGE GREEN HOUSES,
and have large assortment of greer. house and
bedding out plants, such as Verbenas, Gera-
NUNS, Saliva, Fuschia, DC. Also over one
hundred different varieties of Hardy Roses,
comprising all the different kinds, such as Hy.
brid, Perpetual, Bourbon. China, Tea, Moss.
Damask, Noisettes and Running Roses. Also
fine assortment Of Bulbous Roots.
Reduced Prices ON Apple Trees for
Spring of 1854,
Apples from to feet hiqh, from l to 2 inches in
diameter, Of perfectly hardy varieties, and fine,
thrifty, healthy trees
ro -.--'---.--- $3.50
rer hundred, .-- 10, 90
Per thousand, NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Ito, 90
u Inducements offered TO Dealers and Nur-
serymen.
Persons wishing Trees or Shrubbery will
please inquire Of
DR. GEO. wARNE,
Who will act as Local Agent for the Nursery.
March 10, 1861. (2m
SILVER LAKE NURSERIES.
DELHI,
DELAWARE COUNTY. IOWA
g g
+. Ii. DOOlittle,
Proprietor Of these Nurseries, has for sale
400, 900 GRATED APPLE TREES.
Fifty thousand of which are now in
BEARING, ALSO,
$4,000 SEEDING APPLE TREES,
And good assortment Of
Small Fruit aqs Ornamental Irsss
Anu OnruOOcry,
Which he offers for sale at reduced prices.
Al kinds Of Personal Property and Real Estate
taken in exchange for Trees, and a Liberal
Discount made 10 Dealers. Good Pyai-
RE Land taken at fair prices, and
prices reduced to gipe
large profit to the dealer.
Trees warranted to live during the first sum.
mer and following winter. to cash customers.
Upon receipt Of q postage stamp will send
pamphlet which have published, treating
upon
Fruit Culture In Northern Iowa,
Which contains a list of prices for the Nur.
series.
+. b. DOOLITTLE.
March 6, 1861. I6ml
NEW ENGLAND
FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE co.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-03-26

ES The male members of the Pres
Dyterlan Church and congregation in
this village, few days ago, prese nted
their esteemed pastor, Rev. J. M. Booes,
with we'll filed purse, in testimony Of
their appreciation Of him as man and
minister OF the Gospel. The ladies' not
liking to be outdone ia a good thing, set
10 work and filled purse for Mrs. Boaos.
IL was. altogether, a handsome gift. and
it will serve as a slight testimonial Of the
regard which is fell by the members of
that congregation for their much beloved
pastor and his estimable lady.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-03-26

The Subscriber will continue the business at
the old stand OF Clark 4 Hallam. where he will
be glad TO see all his old customers and host
Of new ones. A good assortment Of goods on
hand. Give me call J.K HALLAM.
independence, Jan. 81, 1851. ra7lw
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-03-26
Dissolution.

I>HE PARTNERSHIP hitherto existing be.
l. tween Ii. A. CLARK and j. X. HAL.
LAM, was this day dissolved by mutual con
sent. Those knowing themselves indebted to
the late firm will please settle as soon as con
veGient with J. X. Hallam. who alone is au.
thoriscd 10 raaeiSe aud settle claims due TO and
troaa late firm. II. A. CLARK,
j. X. HALLAM
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-02-21

For the journal.
MEssRs EDITORS In accordance with previous notice,
the citizens of Lower Black River District held meeting
Saturday, the 18th inst. UGH enthusiasm manfes
ted OCCASION and Secession strongly advocated
the last resort and the only alternative left for the
adjustment of the existing sectional crisis and quarrel
between the Northern and Southern States. Calvin V.
Hines ESQ., made few brief remarks upon the great
onal which originated in the election Abra-
ham Lincoln to the Presidential chair of these United
United States of America. He said Since SO,
he looked to the secession of North Carolina and her mme
date union and cooperation with the other seeding States
the only hope and all other hopes had fed
was then uncomprOmsng secessionist.
E. A. Halves, Daniel McD1fie Owen K. Woodcock Hen
ry A Calvin Esq., and DR.. John Hawes also strongly fav-
ored secession and 10 fact the citizens unanimous
their sentiments relative to the issue great
and seemed quite aroused to of their duty friends
of the South and Southern Rights.
The foregoing names selected delegates to the
County Convention which is to be held in Wilmington on
the Goth inst for purposes known They cordially conci
ded with their friends Sandy Run and Cantuck Districts
who preferred the of Hon. VIM 5. Ashe and R. q.
Cowan ESD to the county in the State Conven
ton
In conclusion will only say, that we were 1ot little
surprised and graed such unamty in the opinions
the citizens of this district If all the citizens and people of
North Carolina of the stamp Convention and
Secession would be self evident conclusion South
Carolnians would say, conclusion foregone.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-02-21
NEWS OF THE WEEK.

CONDENSED FROM OUR TELEGRAPH1c DISPATCHES
The electoral vote was counted on the 18th inst. II
presence of both Houses Of Congress Abraham Lin
coin was declared as President and Hannibal Hamlir
VicePresident, of the United States of America.
The Light Artillery was near the capitol ready to
make decent in case of interruption, and considera
5e number OF soldiers in and around the capitol
Nothing occurred and sensible people ridiculed those
unnecessary precautions.
Mr.. LIncon's Indianapolis speech is looked upon al
indicating coereve policy, but bis remarks at Cincin
natl partially relieve them of that character very par
tally, indeed. r.
Three boxes of ammunition bound for Savannah Ga
was seized by the police of New York on the 18th inst
on board of the steamer Huntsville.
The steamship New York from SOUTHAMPTON. with
dates to the 29th u arrived at New York on the l4h
inst.
The italian parliamentary elections have resulted in
favor of the ministry. Cavour from Turin and Carl
baldi from Naples, have been elected
Russia has formed three grand corps darmie
The Post Route Bill passed the q. s. House of Repre-
sentatiyes on the 18th inst
Inc feace Congress Committee reported en- the 9Th
inst 10 favor of Mr. Guthries plan Of adjustment.
minority report was also made.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-02-21

The Southern Congress has passed an ord;n.
tlnung IN office the former Collectors and con-
The journal OF Commerce says that ste sro'aus
from New York on the 18th instant with sailed
and fifty men to reinforce Fort Pickens at hundred
Fla. 81 ensacOa
On the 18th inst, the Virginia Corvor.;o
their Printer, and appointed Monday foov;Du elected
Southern Commissioners to address the O The
Gov. Wise defended himself against the cho+llOn
intention to invade Washington and desire Of an
plant Letcher. 70 SUP
The steamship City of Baltimore, with r.
dates to the 3lst ult, has arrived at New Yor
The bombardment of Gaeta has been snanorS.,
Cotton has declined I'D on the weeks aaIoo
on Monday and Tuesday reached 10000 baloo SSaeG
ket closed dull. Flour and Wheat steady o. Mar
vanced cd. Provisions were dull. Rosin was 0 S ad
As. I'd. Is. 3d. Spirits 1urpentine 3ls ConSouu urn at
at 81 9l7s. '' closed
There is but slight hopes entertained OF arv ....
tory result from the Peace Congress. They will I a
baby adjourn Today, Wednesday. 1t is un %al pro-
that the report Of the Committee was re;aotasO
Saturday last. '0u On
The steamship Africa, has arrived at No.. ~
from Liverpool with dates to the I'd inst Tbs ficfk
on Gaeta had recommended. The Sardipiana ro. Wlng
suing the reactionists into the Papa Terrific pur
several fights had occurred. y and
Cotton.-The sales OF the week reached 30 ooo,
ALI qualities have declined I'd on the sales Of to Os
but closed frm and partially advanced I'D On eve week
day Breadstufs were quiet but steady Corn Co 0a n
difficult to SELL Rosin was steady at 4s 3D. a. was va
Spirits Turpentine 3ls. Rice dull y 3D.
| CoNGREss.-In the House, on the 18th inst st.n.
of Ohio, introduced bill to authorize the Prosdonon
call out the militie to suppress resurrection and @ to
the Federal property. bill passed AUTHORITY 'ect
issue of $50 90 Treasury notes. The Colorado M
bill was also passed. 'i'Olial
The State Convention of Maryland, called hr !.
people, met at Baltimore the 18TH 81 cpntios :" sne
represented Judge Chambers of Kent conntr we're
chosen permanent President. business comn was
was appointed The rules of the Legislature were ad'u
ed Some discussion had as to the pronr;ot !,
asking the Governor to cooperate. The Convent
then adjourned until Tuesday NI''Ou
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-02-21
MIR. uau.s Sneecv, .

We give to-day in full, the fourth page, to
the exclusion of several other matters, the very able
speech made before both Houses Of our State Legs-
ature on Wednesday evening, the 18th instant. Com
missioner Hall was introduced by Eli W. Hall, ESQ,
Senator from this county, in a very happy and elo-
quent Speech in which he referred to the identity of
interest and of origin existing between the citizens of
North Carolina and those of her sister States of the
South. To their sympathy and community of feeling,
and to the fact that their fate must be and inseper
able.
Speaker Clark made brief address in reply to Com
missioner Hail. referring to the fact that the State had
called convention of the action of which he could not
speak in advance, but he could at least Georgia
that no hostile foot shall ever march from or through
our borders to assail her or hers.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-02-21
For tho Iouroo'
FUT tN6 JOul
WASHINGTON, N. c., Feb, l6,

WASHINGTON, n. C., Feb. I6, 1861.
Gentlemen AS see it going the newspaper rounds that
there had been guns fired in this town upon the
cepon of the of established Southern Conederacy
Messrs Davis and Stephens at its head-I will give the
facts as they
On last Monday the did reach this place that South
Confederay had been organized and the Honorabes
jefferson Davis and A. H. Stephens had been elected
President and Vice President of the and Also that
the Gov of Georgia had taken charge five New York
sells set off, collateral for the seized Fire Arms by the
New York City Police.
Whereupon portion of our citizens caused to be fired
nine guns, to be classified follows One gun each
the six seeded States which framed said Constitution
each for the President and Vice President and
nL omitable Governor of Georgia. Said guns fred
without any thanks to the submission sheet in town.
called the Washington Dispatch fears whatever from
that quarter GROWN SECESSIONIST.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-02-21
Meeting at Rocky Point. '' 'D' M"


A meeting of the citizens of Rocky Point district
held Saturday, the 10th February, for the pur
pose of appointing delegates to the Wilmington Con.
vention, to be held on Wednesday, the Goth inst.
On notion Dr. VIM. Hand was called to the Chair
and w. r. BannerZnan and P. II. Hand requested to
act as Secretaries
The Chairman explained the object of the meeting
and the following resolutions unanimously adopted
Resoved lst That the Chairman appoint four delegates
represent this District in the Wilmington Convention
be held Wednesday the Goth inst.
Rs0ued 3D. That the delegates be instructed to 90 for
Hon. W. 8. Ashe and Robert A. Cowan ESQ., delegates
to the State Convention.
In accordance With the first resolution the Chairman
appointed David McIntire, j. Hand Thomas H. Tate
and D. H. Armstrong when, on motion, the Chairman
was unanimously added to the number.
On motion, it was
BesoUd That the proceedings of this meeting be sent to
the Wilmington Journal for publication.
On notion The meeting adjourned sine die.
VIM. HAND, Chs;rman.
WIN. T. BANNERMAN, oo..o..-;.
P. 81. HAND, oe'iesafi"'
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-02-21

hGs~ The North Carolina University Magazine fol
March is received. The illustration is portrait Of
james K. Polk engraved on steel, by II. B. Hall Of
New York, from painting after Healey. The por
trait is accompanied by sketch of the life and services
of Mr.. Polk who was a native of North Carolina and
graduate of her University.
We notice that Sena.or Clingman has been invited
to deliver the annual address before the two literary
societies of the University and has accepted the invita-
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-02-21
Trthute of Respect

HALL OF PINE FOREST LODGE, No. $50, rev. ~ fae
WHEREAS 1t has pleased the Grand ArcnlvI nucb e.
universe, to remove from time to eternity our HN
teemed and worthy brother DR.. ARcAD Small email te
Resolved, lst That in the death OF Dr. I Inn. and
Fraternity of A. G. Masons has lost a 1e1 Sor
worthy brother, and this Lodge devoted MENU" h
Resolved, I'd. That to the family and lrieDG be sd
deceased we offer our cordial sympathy in tnr' 'D'
bereavement. or,Or7
Resolved, Sd. That as token of respect 10 tne Fn
of our deceased brother the members OF fIo da7s
Lodge wear the usual badge of mourning Tor tn s'Iy
Resolved, 4th That the secretary furnish inc aso s
the deceased copy of these resolutions aut 5p SANE
Fayetteville Observer, with the request tha .bs Az
be published n. @. Presbyterian, SPIRIT u
and Wilmington Journal please copy. wM
L. Mon. MCDONALD w.
NELL MCLEOD, Secy.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-02-21
NELL MCLEOD, Sec'y.

The GREAT REPEATING CANNoN.-Mr L. W. Repeating
of Carroll county, Mississippi, has invented tson Miss,
Cannon shooting five times, and is now ID Iii prove
preparing one for trial. It is believed thai II WIZ
be entirely satisfactory. .u. Eepsl
The steamer of the Sd of February would take has
in gold for New York. The name OF camp I ''
changed to that of Fort Crittenden. nth pstr
The Boston Commercial Bulletins list OF tn
of changes Ia business gives ten failures and bree O
New York. FIVE in Boston, five in PhadeIpnn md twenyH'
cinnati, two In st. Louis, two in Baltimore "NN
in other places-a total Of ffty'two.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-02-21

SOME P1G.-Mr. J. w. Taylor, who resides near
Harrels Store, New Hanover county, killed a porker
the 29th ult that only years and months old,
and weighed 800 lbs, nett. Mr. Taylor is clearly of
the opinion that New Hanover county can raise big
hogs as we'll as Duplin and Sampson and he thinks,
with his neghbors that it is right that the fact should
he known So do we
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-02-21
An Act of COngress--Free Trade--The Articles nv
mitled Free of DutY.--Texas. etc,

All ACt Oh SOnSreSS-sFTee Ira0e-~1ne hIHN
mitted Free of Duty---Texas, etc. -,
MONTGOMERY, ALA Feb. l8.-The following is GOps
the Act OF Congress sent by mail to the several Oo
of the Customs: r.,
BE It enacedby the Confederate States of Anlerca i
the following articles shall be exempt from duly an T~
mted free into the said States to wit Bacon Porh er
Lard Beef Fish of all kinds Wheat and Flour Of GIL Ps
grans Indian Corn and Meal Barley and Barley fGu s
and Rice Flour Oats and Dat Meal, Gunpowder anu ans Il
materials of which it is made, Lead in all forms A n
every description, and Munitions of war and MllsyH linda
trements Percussion Caps and living Animals OF al A
ALSO all Agricultural Products in their natural stae i'm
SECTION 2. That all Goo s, Wares and MerchSn1 rs
ported from any of the late United States OF s
not being now member of this Confederacy or 5ad
fourth day of March next (Which may nave the v
de purchaser heretofore) or within ten Gays aet '-'
sage of this Act shall be exempt aid free from uG
SECTION 3. That the State of Texas be anu Is Tbsre.
empted from the operation of the Tarlh laws n0'
passed or adopted by this Congress copR
Signed, HOWELL ~. ToG Tongress.
Passed by Congress on the eighteenth OF fsU'O"''
teen hundred and sixty-one. ,roopTR
Secretary ~ Of the Congress
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-02-21

MOORISH STANDARD OF FEMALE sBEAuTY.-The
Moorish lady has but object in ethat Of getting
as fat as she possibly can. The more flesh she makes
the better is she pleased the Algerans look upon
beauty in particularly solid point of view judging it
great measure by the compa1 alive number of pounds
it may contain. The larger her proportions, the more
chance has the Mauresque bride or wife of securing
her husbands Affection by no means eontemp.
tible consideration in country where wives form
staple article of commerce.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-02-21
~ It is generally believed that all the panic got VI

ne 1t is generally believed that all the panic got up
about any violence at Washington the 4h of March,
simply to concentrate troops there to be
promptly dsposable to send to points South Say for
Instance to drop few hundred into the mouth of the
Cape Fear. Certain gun-boats too will be ready for
the kind of service but that wouldn't be coercion
or subjugation. Oh, no! Who before ever heard OF
electoral vote counted under the shadow of artillery
or President of the United States inauguraed at the
point of the bayonet.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-02-21

R@~ The action Of the Montgomery Congress in the
adoption of temporary constitution for the Southern
Confederacy does not appear to have given universal
satisfaction The greatest objection appears be made
against that section which prohibits the slavetrade-
We see that Mr. spratt of Charleston, is out with
long communication on this subject. Mr. Spratt was
the leading advocate for reopening the slaverade
before the existing troubles broke out.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-02-21

The PHILADELPHIA BULLETIN, an able Republican
paper speaks the truth when in its issue of Saturday
the 10th instant it says If the Southern Border
States 60 with the Cotton States, the attempt at coer
cons is idle Of course it is The only hope of the
erconists is in division of the South. Divide and
conquer is an old maxim, yet living practice. Woe
to those who allow themselves to be divided and
conquered 'U7