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The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-07-29
Crops.
GE- Our trip to Des Mones has Civ

Ey- Our trip to Des Moines has Civ
en- us some opportunity to judge of the
nature Of the crops through consider
able section of the State. North and
East of the Cedar River we found many
evidences Of the operations OF the Chinch
Bug, and we found not few fields OF
wheat badly injured by them. Still,
even in these localities there were many
fields that were not injured at all, the
taste of the bugs seemingly being very
caplicious, some fields beng untouched
which stood but little removed from
others that were greatly injured. From
what we could learn we are inclined to
think that in our own county and Ben.
ton, the yield of Wheat will be but little
less than an average crop, our own
cohnty being more fortunate than Benton.
Through lama, Powesheik, Jasper and
Polk Counties the crops are magnificent.
w ACat "hd vas "SiS vi htaN "hd
Corn presented luxuriance and vigor
Of growth that cannot be excelled Com,
in the lower section of tie State, seems TO
be the main crop, and we saw one field
Of about 400 acres. Fed to pork and
stock we learned that 1t never failed 10
yield 25 cents per bushel, and is there
fore much more profitable than Wheat
Oats are everywhere an abundant yield
The harvest was going forward through
out our whole route, and in only one or two
instances did we see anything OF the la
boriops effort of grading, 50 universally
has the reaper come into use. Looking
at the untold acres OF grain now stand
Ing ripe over our State, and approaching
the scarcity Of farm labor, it becomes a
matter of most joyful graduation that
American genius has been equal to the
task Of supplying by machinery the
means to make a prompt harvest. One
can appreciate only at such times as
these, how great a benefaction the Nc
CoRMIcRs. the MANSrs, the KIRBYs
and inventors like them, have conferred
upon The world.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-07-29
Another Business House.

ES- Mr.. MYERS, formerly Of Dubuque
has purchased the stock of Mr.. S. HE'LL.
MAN, and is now occupying the sto re
formerly used by the latter. Mr.. MYERS
will, in short time, place in store a very
large and fresh selected stock of goods
and invites the public to test his capacity
to please them. We think our county
friends will find him an experienced mer.
chant, and one willing to win their good
opinion by courteous attention and fair
dealing.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-07-29

Coz. J. d. THOMAS, a well known Secession
list of Buchanan County, presided last week
over the Democratic State Convention. 1t
comes from very good authority. that this dis
tinguished sinner, not long since drank pub
lcly the health of jeff Davis at one Of the Ho.
tells in Dubuque. Not long since, being in
need of a revolver for some unexplained pur.
pose, he went to a loyal establishment in Du-
buque, and inquired for the Article The pro.
prietor politely but significantly informed the
old gentleman that neither he nor any other
rebel against the Government, could buy revolt
vers at that place The President of the Dem.
oeratic State Convention, with all his honors
decorating his majestic person, walked gently
away with the whirr and buzz of a large flea in
his ear !--Des Moines Register.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-07-29
SHERIEF'S SALE

DY VIRTUE Of an EXECUTION Is
ID sued out Of aud under the seal Of tie
District Court of Buchanan County. Iowa.
in favor OF Joseph :. Hawk. aud against
the lands and tenements of George Harter
the following described morigagca property.
viz;
Lot number two in Block One, and Lots one
and two in Block Two, in narter's Adii ton ,o
the Village OF Independence. in Buchanan
County, Iowa.
Which property, rs above described, will
oifer for sale Mt Public Auction. at tae door ~
the Sherif's Office, in the village Of lndcpcr.
denee on Saturday, the u day OF August. A \
1862 n, O'Clock. r. NJ Of sad day 10 the
highest bidder, 70 satisfy said sxssancn api
costa.
John NJ wESTrALL sunEiYE
Sheriff Office. Independence. Icwal
jane 25'h. 1862 l. 81
j jAN.soN, Att'r lcc Ple
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-07-29

CoNvERsIoNs.-The following named
gentlemen, who were Democrats in fel.
lowship last year in Wapello county,
were in attendance yesterday as Delegates
es at the Republican State Convention,
viz !: l.. IL. Stiles, +. Washburne, Capt
c. w. Kiuredge. J. Tracey, Esq, for
merly an active Democrat In Des Moines
county. was also member of the Repub.
lican State Convention yesterday. An
other such a set of Resolutions as was
passed by the late Democratic Conyen-
lion, would probably convert the entire
Democratic party that is capable Of con
scientious convictions. -Des Aoines
ReqiSter.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-07-29
COUNTY CONVENTION.

A delegate Convention of the Republicans of
Buchanan County, will be held at the Court
House, Independence on Saturday, the I'd
day Of August, at o'clock, p. NJ, for the pur-
pose of selecting delegates to represent the Coun-
ty in the Congressional Convention to be held
at West Union on the 9th of August. Also to
select delegates to attend the Judicial Conyen-
ton to be held at Independence on the Goth
day of August.
The ratio of representation will be one dele
gate for each township, and one delegate fol
every twenty FIVE and fraction over twelve
votes cast for Abraham Lincoln for President
The following will show the number of dele
gates to which each township is entitled:
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-07-29

A caucus Of the Republicans Of Wash
ington Township will be held at the Of
flee OF w. G. DOMAIN, Esq, on FRI
DAY EVENING next, August dst, al
O'Clock. for the purpose Of selecting
delegates to the County Convention to be
held at tho Court House on Saturday
August Cd.
BY order of Twp. Com.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-07-29
GE- The Civilian, a shor. time since

LEI The Civilian, shor. time since,
announced, on the authority Of Col
Preston. that the hurrahing for JEFF
DAVIS at the Democratic meeting at
Marion was all done by Republican,
Last week, farther enquiry of other Dem,
ocratic sources, elected that it was done
by Republican and ts0o drunken men.
We think that continued inquiry Will
convince our neigh Dor that the report
brought by four of our own townsmen'
and one Democrat, was not exaggera.
ted particle. II is peculiar that 10 the
excitement Of successful election, as in
Dubuque, or Of large gathering, as in
Marion, our Democratic friends find their
adheren,s hurting out sympathy for
treason -.a :s2a"s-.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-07-29
Personal.

~- Having reached home lac Oh
Saturday, and having other matters OF
business to divide our attention, we have
not been able to give the attention we
desire to our columns this week. We
shall be in better working order next
week.
We acknowledge our Indebtedness TO
Mr.. WILTsE for kind aud able assistance
in the chair editorial during our absence,
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-07-29

H- A man may justly be vain Of the
good opinion of such men as the editors
OF the Des Moines Register and we think
we shall therefore be excused for copy
ing the following from that journal
Among the able Republican papers in
Northern Iowa there is not one more deserving
of favor than the Buchanan County Guardian.
It's Editor, Mr.. RIcH, wields trenchant pen.
With every topic of National and State inter
est he is familiar, and he finds no difficulty in
giving clear and forcible expression to his
sentiments. He is rich in mental resources as
we'll us in name.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-07-29
From Company Il.

Ey SIMEON MEAD, member of Capt
LEES Company, returned home last
week, being discharged for physical ina,
bility. We nave not seen him, but un.
derstand that he reports the health of the
Company good.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-07-29
The Racine Threshing Machine.

EN- We call attention 10 the adyer-
tisemeDt Of the above Machine, to be
found in our columns. Messrs LYON d
TxrFT-excellent, fair dealing men-are
the agents, and will be glad 10 show 10
any one the excellencies Of the Machine.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-07-29
No Protection.
HrAneuARrERs or THE Army OF VIRGINIA. 4
Washington, July 25.
GENERAL ORDER NO. |

Hereafter no'guard will be placed over
private houses or private property OF any
kind whatever.
Commanding officers are responsible
for the conduct Of the troops under their
commando, and the article OF war and
regulations Of the army provided ample
means for restraining them to the full
extent required for discipline and eff :.
S.s.Sy. S,l4ic-- 49,, c.ll.l :@.I 10
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-07-29
Good for the Boys.

EH- The members of Capt. LEE $
Company, 9th Regiment, sent home. the
past week the large sum of S5,068.0O,
the savings from their pay for some 3 or
months.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-07-29
Clothing.

EE- A barrel Of clothing, sent long
since by some of the boys of Capt. LEE
Company, has arrived at last. 1t was
sent to L. c. BARTLE, and has packages
to the following persons:
j. NJ. Bryan James Bell
NJ. 0. Stafford L. G. Barlle.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-07-29
BY order of Twp. Com.
Wheat.

EH- Wheat rises with the price o
gold, and for the past week has been
selling at IS cents. This in Treasury
Notes and good currency gives our far
mers fair margin of profit.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-07-29
DISSOLUTION NOTICE.
SIIERIEF'S SALE.

DY VIRTUE OF Special Execution j..
ID out of and under the Seal Of the District
Court of Dubuque County, Iowa, in favor of
\. Williams, and against the goods and
ehattcs, lands and tenements. Of c. W Ar
thur, have levied upon the following describ
ed property, viz:
Lots three and four in Block three. in Fargos
addition to the Village OF independence, Blu,
chanan County Iowa
Which property. as above described, | will
offer for sale at Public Auction, NJ the door of
the Sherif's Office, in the village of lndepcn-
dcnce ON Saturday the "a day Of August, 4 u
le62, al Two O'Clock F. NJ. OF said day. Ia the
highest bidder, 10 satisfy said Execution and
costs.
JOHN NJ. WESTFALL. Sheriff.
sheritfs Office. Independence, lowat
June 9th l~62 l5-Iw
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-07-29

The question of assigning new com
mands to Generals Fremont and Jim
Lane is under consideration.
The army on James river is, accord
ing to authoritative advices from the Pen
lnsula, safe against attack from any
quarter.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-07-29

held to battle against the enemy, and il
is not expected that their forces and en-
eirgy shall be wasted in the protection of
those most hostile to the Government
No soldier serving in this army shall
hereafter be employed in such service.
By command of Ma. Gen Pope:
(Signed) GEO. D. RueaLEs,
Col. A. A. G.. q Chief of Staff.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-07-29
Township Caucus.

j. RICH, Chm Co. Com.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-07-29
Cooks Evaporation, and Greene Graves Sugar Nils
7MPROVED FOR 1862

The
be improved and the es will be inches high instead of - inches hr Each
tin SKINNER delivered at Marion Cedar Gs,
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-12-11

fHe PEACE PRopesIrIoNs.-Asw we antici-
vased, the important part Of 'hss'sry of which
~ gave an sutliue, from the Irs1~ns, on Sat
sedAy, is already denied 10 the same paper,
vs.: she statement that DR.. Barney has had
= interview WITH President Lincoln. II is
farther stated th,lt the President has no knowl-
sdge whatever of the statements oontained in
II Barney letter, and that no communication
- that SUBJECT, or embodying such informa-
Ion, has been made 10 him in any way.
Leading Republicans deny all knowledge Q
he matter, and the supposition that this lette
has any weight, from their alleged ttente
% DIR. Barney's statements, rs entirely err1e
Gus. 1t may be added that no recent conanau
1ioation from Fernando Wood has been re
saved by the President, and memo whatsve
On these or auy similar sabects. &s
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-12-11
Totals,

Mr.. Wees points to the work of his i'm
mense lmprovised navy, and claims practi-.
cal success in its blockading service-the most
prodigious ever undertaken by any Govern
ment. The high price Of cotton in our own
AMI foreign countries, when the South has
millions Of bales of it, and the exorbitant price
in the South of all articles of foreign mauufac-
ture, Is conclusive proof Of the efficiency of the
blockade. E-......-..... ......
Mr.. Welles thinks all the southern ports
will be IN our possession at an carly day when,
he suggests, part of the blockading force
may be spared to chase Rebel pirates from the
high seas-a not very consoling prospect to
American commerce, it must be said.
The expenses of the department during the
year ending with June last, were S42 200
$50. TIL included the payment for the con
struchon of 81 steamers; the purchase, altera-
tons and armament of IT'S steamers and sail
ing vessels; all the charter money paid by the
department, together with all the increased ex-
penses incident to the enlarged navy. The
amount appropriated for the current fiscal
year, ending jane 80, 1868, is S52,8I4,359.
The estimates submitted for the fiscal wear
ending June 30, 1864, amount TO S6S ,257.-
Aoo' NC huIhpef ol persons employed on
board OF our naval vessels, including receiving
ships and recruits, is about $4,000; and there
are not less than II 900 mechanics and labor
ers employed at the different navy yards and
naval stations. Itwould be difficult to state
the number. employed at private yards and es-
adjustments on Government work and under
contracts with the department The subject
Of harbor defences is dismissed with the SINGLE
remark that the Notifications of our principal
forts are believed to be adequate fos their pro
lection.
The Secretary of the Navy speaks with evil
dent disgust of the action of England in per
hitting the Rebel privateer, the Alabama, to
, leave her ports to harrass American commerce,
and suggests that the British Government
might justly be called on to make up to Amer
lean shippers and shipowners the losses in
hlcted on them by the Alabama With re-
gard to the future of American Southern
commerce, the Secretary suggests that when
all the Southern coast and ports are safely in
our possession, the blockade should be dissoly-
ed and the ports opened to general commerce,
under such limitations, condt ons and restr;c-
tons as 1t would clearly be within the province
OF the Government to impose, and without Of
fence to the laws Of nations. This is an i'm
portant suggestion, and probably fereshadows
| the Administration policy
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-12-11

waited, and the right TO which has been vacated
by the original proprletors, deeply involved in
the crimes of treason and rebellion. No great
territory has been permanently reduced with
out deiraudng the leaders of It's people ofthor
lands and properly, 1t is these that give
power and influence. Few men have the com
handing genius ana talent to exercise danger
Gus influence over their iellow-men, without the
adventurous aid of money and of property
By striking down this system of compulsory
| Dor which enables the leaders of the rebel
lion TO control the resources Of the people, the
rebellion would die of itself . A..
Under no circumstances has any disposition
to lncIte insurreotiou been exhibited by the
ooIored people in any southern state, while a
strong loyalty to the Federal Government has
been displayed on every occasion, and agains,
every encouragement BY the means sug-
gested, the rebellion may be disarmed and
subdued swiftly and elfectually, and the lives
of our own people saved from slaughter on the
battlefield. BY the occupation oil all their
forts on the Mississippi and the sea coast,
market will be opened in every Rebel State for
the industry of our people, to supply the
wants OF the army, and also Of loyal popua-
uon, IN exchange for the valuable products of
their labor
Another point of attack is by armed settle.
ments upon the vacant Government lands in
Florida and Texas. Thousands in the north
ern and western States are impatiently wait
ing thesignal of military movement to plant
their homes in the best territory of the CONT
nent, and bring it back to the Union as loyal
States.
80 far from the Southern States being in
vlnelble, no enemy was ever so vulnerable if
the means at hand are employed against them
If your proposition for compensated emancipa-
ton and voluntary return to Loyalty be
Nj. a'v rejected, still the proper application OF
n 'mmand of the government can
VIC Hleahs at oo..- ia xunnrassion Of tho
rebellion, d a restoration Of hose peaceful
relations which We're designed TO be estaohsheo
forever on this coAtipent by the union OF the
States. ..r...t
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-12-11

-Advioes fcon Newbern of the 18th ult,
say that petitions requesting Gov Stanly to
srder an election for the remainder OF the term
Of the present Congress are in general and ac7
ave circulation in Eastern North Carolina.
Or. Hunt, Assistant Surgeon Of the 9th Reg
iment Massachusetts, Voluntees, was shot by
Huerrillas on the Jamestown road near Wash
ngton, n. c., sew day since. Late Raleigh
papers indicate grea, disgust al this bloody
var, and a prevalent and growing desire for
q honorable peace.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-12-11

New MusIc.-E. N. Morria N has receives
tie following new and excellent ui'sltai pro
kcatons, arranged for the piano. .a1
-" Skodaddle,n olassically defined and ma
ieally illustrated; by Geo. Danskin,
s"Flag Of our Country" song and chorus
lords by ]. A. Q. 0'Connor music BY M
r. II. Smith. la . . ..e
-a"Only in Jest,n song by NJ, Enderssohn.
To Canaan, -Song of the Six Hundred
TAsusaad,n song and chorus.
"0n Songs Bright Pinions," most bril-
liant piece for the Piano. by Stephen Heller
g Ny heart remains with Thee" ballad
4 John Morgan; and ,aaso. n
s'The Brides prayer on her Wedding Day"
anslody for the Piano by Theodor Oestes.
JThs above are all Published by Oliver Dit
81 & Co., Boston; are got up in their best
ssyle, and are Of the highest order Of music,
~ Merriams and examine them.
-CAosE OF bNAvIcATIoN.-The Line boats
okLake Champain went into harbor Thurs
dAy, The United States made the last trip
I'm Whitehall, and found no little difficulty in
naking her way through the ice in the upper
art Of the Lake, which froze in with UNUSUAL
ssphty. The ferry boat Boston, will oqatiu-
y her trips as long as possible, lg tst ii
HOME AeAN.-Dr. B. w. Carpenter, Sur
econ Of the 9Th Regiment, is at home on fur
hugh, after an absence of eighteen months.
49,, - =" 'anains at Chicago, but has beer
TIE Sln ssll.3. S..lGg1o 5H# pa tanH9mhio'st OF
removed from Camp Tyler to Camp Douglas,
MO much more comfortable quarters DR..
CARPENTER reports the health Of the regiment
very fair, though the officers and men chafe at
being stll kept out Of active service, I'd. s,eI
r APPOINTED PROFESSIONALISM. y. 8. Lee,
frmerly a Unlversalist preecher at Montpelier,
and associate editor of the Repository, and
saee Professor of Ancient Languages in st.
lawrence University, Canton, N. Y, has been
elected Professor Of Biblical Languages and
Literature in the Theological department Of
the same institution. T&t
RESIGNED Quartermaster Aldrioh OF the
18th Regiment has resigned on account Of seri-
Gus illness.
FIRE-The dwelling house and barn belong
ing to Hugh Peach, in Newbury, were burned
q Saturday morning, Nov. 22d, with nearly
III their contents Loss, about 1900; insured
1880.
BTRucK.--The shoemakers at - An,n
have str'"I snr higher wages AVID dou.nd O
t.n,s per pair more the formerly for maxim
Noots. Failing % obtain their prices, the
Intend 70 form a 0,mpany and open shop
exposition to ,Leir old employers.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-12-11
Post Office Department.

The important statistics of the report of the
Postmaster General were given in the Presi-
dents message, showing its healthy financial
condition. The efficiency of the service has
been maintained, while the expenditures have
been reduced. The department has not been
for many years so nearly self-sustaining. This
result Is largely owing to the suspension Of
postal expenditures in the South, which were
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-12-11

- E@- The latest foreign intelligence in
cludes stateTent that several steamers were
nearly ready to leave English ports for tho
purpose of running our blockade. Anacoount
Of them, their names, oargoes: etc, are found
in the columns of European news. A steamer
was reported 10 have left liverpool lately,
having six hundred tons Of arms for the
= Rebels.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-12-11
v,as-In ti,e progress of the Porter Cour

E. In the progress of the Porter Court
Martial il has fallen out that Gen. Mcclellan
write a letter to Gen. Porter begging him to
give Gen. Pope all possible support This
letter is dated however several days after tho
battle in which Gen. Porter is charged with
having failed to yield that support, ard natu-
rally raises the suspicion that it was written
toeounteract the growing impression that Pope
had been sacrificed by aconspraoy. And then
what need to beg Gen. Porter to dothat which
it was most clearly hii duty TO do2
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-12-11

Senator Wilkinson and both msmber8
Congress from Minnesota, have presented to
tie President an earnest remonstranee against
Che pardon or rsprievc Of tho numbering Ind
ans now in custody in that State
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-12-11

THE BANKS EXPEDITION. - The Ne"
York Commercial says that the following
conversation took place between Genera
Banks and member of bis staff a few Gays
ago.
"Staff Officer - General, the menoers
of your staff are desnous OF knowing some
thing about the proposed destination OF 'heeA-
petition, SO tina. they can take proper clothing
with them.
General = A very natural desire, GER
tainly.
Staff Of6cer-We would Ike to Khv"
whether we SHOULD take light or heavy c0'H
ing. MIN
Gen. with his accustomed gravits } la AM
both kinds, sir, take both kinds, and you VI"
not fail to hit the nail on the head.
Staff 0ffoer-Good morning, General
Gen.-Good morning, sir, ta@