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The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-03-11
The Army Telegraph.

The army telegraph, TO which our
special Washington dispatch makes re-
ference. now consists OF over one thous.
and miles of wire. stretched through tho
different camps. from the headquarters
of General Hooker on the left, running
toward the right wing till ii reaches Han
cock. Nd. One hundred and ten oper-
ators are in the employ OF the Govern
ment. There is a separate line to the
headquarters of each General command.
ing a division.
General Mcclellan can 81, at the table
in his private house and talk to the differ
ell, Generals. all AT one and the same
time, and independent of one another.
When any division moves, the line can
also be extended. as each division has a
corps OF builders, and a supply of wire.
poles and insulators always ready. In
several divisions each Brisadi,r- General
has an instrument upon the line. aud is
in direct conference with his immediate
Commanding General the whole time
/ Chicago Tribune.
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POPULATION

WASHINGTON, Feb. l9.-Complaint
having been made by General Lander of
the misconduct Of an officer under his
command, and the matter referred TO the
Secretary Of War the following instruct.
ions were given:
WAR DEPARTMENT, Feb l3. 1862
Ii Gen. Lander is satisfied that Col.
Anastanzel was guilty of cowardice or
misbshavior before the enemy. he may
be tried on the spot, and if found guilty.
The sentence OF death may be executed
on the spot or he may be cashiered bv
his commanding General at the head of
his regiment The former course is rec
commended as the preferable one. Cow
ardlce in an officer, exhibited on the field
OF battle, should receive the swift pun
lshment of death
EDWARD NJ. STANTON.
Secretary Of War.
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goetrD.
For the Guardian.
The Past.

remember, | remember"
The sturdy locust tree,
That stood beside my fathers door
Where, sportively and free,
Atevening's calm and thrilling hour,
Or, at the mornings dawn,
i stood beneath its hanging boughs,
Or bounded DER the lawn.
I" remember, remember"
The cool and moss -wreathed spring,
The little lake where roses wild
Around the margin cling
Twas there when chilling winters hand
Had chained its gentle flow,
glided DER the crystal ice
In days of long ago.
remember, remember
Those forms and faces dear,
That gathered round our fireside bright,
To join the social cheer,
But they're departed long ago,
And in the spirit land
Their angel voices whisper me
To leave this mortal strand
| remember, | remember"
Each last and sad farewell,
When death had seized, with iron clasp,
The friends loved SO well
And how across the mountains wild
My dropping heart would flee,
To weep in anguish Ger their graves
Beneath the church yard tree.
9" remember, | remember"
My mothers dying prayer,
That God in mercy would reclaim
And keep me in his care.
And He whose hand hath chastened me
With stern affections rod,
Hath led through sorrows valley dark
The wanderer back to God.
EMMA EGGLEsoN.
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Secretary Of War.

TYING THE kNoT.-A young fellow
was taking sleigh ride with pretty
girl. when he met Methodist minister
who was somewhat celebrated for tying
the knot matrimonial at short notice.
He stopped him and asked hurredly I:
" Can YOU tie knot for me 81 i" Yes"
said the minister. q guess so when do
you want il done ?" well right away"
was the reply. Is il lawful, though.
right here on the highway ?" "Oh,
yes, this is as good place as any-as safe
as the church itself" :" Well, then |
want a knot tied in my horses tail, to
keep il out of the snow," shouted the
wicked wag. as he drove rapidly away.
fearing lest the minister, in his profane
wrath, would fall from grace.
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Dreadful COlliery Accident-.TwO Hun.
dred and Fifteen Lives Lost,

On the 10th ult., one of the most ca.
lamitous coal-p,t accidents ever recorded
took place near Hartley, a few miles from
Newcastle, England The pit was one
hundred fathoms in depth, and was con-
tinually subject to vast influx of water,
supposed to be from the sea.
BY opening level into another pit,
and the erection of a powerful steam en-
giEe to pump out the water, it was at last
kept under. 1t appears that the only en- :
trance for the miners, as well as exit for
coal, was through this shaft, which had
been sunk through the loose earth in
great part, and had to be planked all the
way up.
The beam Of the pumping engine
broke, and its fall carried away the tim
Der underneath, whereupon the sides ca
we'd in and filled up that portion of the
pit between the second level and the bot.
tom. This part had, indeed, an extra
shaft, up which it WAS supposed the men
would betake themselves and be out Of
danger of drowning. But an equal great
danger met them there from the foul air.
1t is believed that this penetrated the
apartments where they took shelter as
animals let down the shaft subsequently
expired in short time, and the men re-
fused to venture their lives where death
appeared to stare them in the face. At
the latest dates week had elapsed with.
out finding aught of the two hundred
and fifteen men known to be under
ground and their fate was considered
settled.
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my brothers remarks were just, and
with modification at my own weakness
of mind, dipped my pen in ink, and
resolved to draw it across every page,
thus obliteraling the whole, when Sec
ond thought interrupted me. l would
not destroy the poor journal, but would
keep it as a memento of my own folly.
My brothers. words had reused new
spirit within me. He had expressed a
belief that [ was capable of something
better than my past employment. Was
this true Could katherine Weaver, a
plain western girl, ever write for the
public, and receive the jnsay merited
praises Of disinterested readers All
this, and much more, passed through
my mind, and then wild vision of fu-
ture fame came up before me-a vision
SO gloriously beautiful that l shut my
eyes and held my breath in its fascinating
contemplation. And beneath the inhu-
ence of this newly created ambition, |
wrote story. | shall copy it here with
no excuses save that it is my first sketch,
and shall form the close of these faulty
leaves. And when the whole is compile
ted, | shall lay these sheets of paper
away where no eye but mine can ever
read them, for they are of no value ex-
cept as links between my past life and
the new existence | have already be-
gun.
So, good bye, Little Journal. With
the following story shall trace my last
lines upon your surface. Were you hu-
man, might breathe " God bless you"
AS you are only the inanimate creature
of my restless iiugers, | can only say
once more, good bye"
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VICToRELL LIE
The FOREST PHANTOM.

The wild autumna wind swept over
the sea, and the waves rose and fell like
mountains. Far out where the sky came
down TO meet the ocean, dark clouds
spread their shadowv wings. and above
all these the storm king rode triumphant.
ly. 1t was twilight on the Atlantic
coast, and in cottage that stood not far
from the beach, female figure was gaz-
ing out up on the wide waste of waters.
Sic was young and lovely, with shy,
dark eyes, and raven hair twined in thick
coils around her head. Young and love
ly, yet wearing the impress of Slight sor-
row on her features. Tears glstened on
her long lashes, and with one fair soft
hand she pressed down the throbbings
of her heart.
He does not come but the wind
grows fierce, and the waves beat madly
against the beach. All me ! my heart
is sick with anxiety The voice that
brealhed these words was very musical,
and marked with sweet Italian accent,
while her eyes wandered up and down
the road that stretched across the sand,
shore. But no object met her gaze, and
turning away she sighed heavily, and
seated herself beside the crib of sleep
ing infant She pressed her lips pas
sionately to those of the little child, re
peating every term ofendearment her ma
tire language could afford, but ii did
! not awake. And then. rs if exhausted
by this excess of tenderness, the yonng
mother leaned her arms on the table near
her, and bowling her head upon them,
sobbed aloud.
The latch was lifted, and the next in
slant she sprang TO her feet. flashing n
look of scorn on the man who had enter
ed and stood quietly before her. " Gus
tave ST. John !" she exclaimed. hastily.
Like herself, the man was an Italian,
but the expression of his face was repul-
sive and wicked. and his finely trimmed
moustache aud beard could not hide the
mocking wierdness of the features they
covered Well" He spoke only
this word, and then folded his strong
arms across his chest, fastening his eyes
upon her face, and waiting for reply.
We'll II is not well for you TO en-
ter my house and strive TO destroy my
happiness by your hatred presence, said
the young girl, with rapid vehemence.
Happiness !" repeated the man,
scornfully. Your tears should tell an
other tale. Victorelle, you are not hap
py. Where is your American hus-
band ?"
Il will not reply to your insolent
questions, returned She proudly.
You dare not, for he has deserted
you. II is three weeks since he left your
cottage home-you will never see him
again, Victorelle. never -
The face of the fair wife paled for an
instant, and then the rich flush mounted
back to her cheeks.
4" IL is false said she. with calm dig
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-03-11

magnificent meteor was seen i'm the
heavens over great extent of northern
Germany. in the evening of January Sd.
1t was simultaneously visible at Berlin.
Dresden, Munster. Dessau, and other
widely distant places. At Dessau, its
appearance was preceded by a sound re-
sembling thunder. 1t was of a fiery red
color. and equal to the full moon IN APP
parent size, with radiance So extreme
as to resemble the dawn of day. lis
computed height from the ear,h's surface
during itsprotracted flight, was % miles,
1t must have been witnessed by millions
in the North of Europe, and everywhere
awakened feelings of wonder aud awe.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-03-11
Written for the Guardian
KATHERINE WEAIER'S JOURNAL,
LEAF NO. FOUR.
BY MRS. EMMA EGGLESoN.

LEAF NO. FOUR.
Such strange events have transpired
since | last wrote, that am half inclined
TO believe the two weeks that have clap.
sed are the shadows of dream.
| have attended the wedding Of Mr.
John Hughes, the widower, and at his
urgent request officiated as bridesmaid
1t is not remarkable that Mr. Hughes
should be married. but that he should
choose the gay, dashing Mrs. Collins. is
quite astounding. And | could not help
thinking the millennium must be near al
hand. when the widow accepted the con-
gratulalions of all, and bowed so grace
fully, as her new name was pronounced.
One week ago this morning they were
married in the little brick church, and
Immediately afterwards sci out on bri.
dial trip to Chicago. l had laughed
when | first heard of the contemplated
union, and wished Mr. Hughes and Mrs.
Collins both in the bottom Of the Red
Sea when | received his verbal invita-
ton 10 "stand up" with the bride. But
when the ceremony was over, and the
party had gone 10 the depot 10 await the
arrival OF the ears, | sat down quite SO
berly to moralizs on what | had seen and
heard. was in the sitting room athome,
and had entered the house so softly that
no one was aware of my return from the
wedding. As l sat by the window, look
ing out upon the street, the sound of low
voices in an adjoining room fell dreami-
ly upon my ear, nor did they in the least
degree affect my reverie, till my own
name was spoken, and then / started in
surprise. My brother, three years Older
than myself, was speaking;
=" Yes, Katherine is smart girl, and
her journal is written well. but it can
hardly be called a journal since she has
devoted its pages TO criticisms on the
characters and conduct OF her acauain
tances. AT this rate, when five or six
months have passed by, she will have a
fine collection of sarcasm and petty gos.
sip. She is capable of something better
than this"
But, George"-It was my youngest
sisters voice that broke the half mo
ment's silence ensuing -" Ii has always
been Katherne's $ nature To comment on
the faults and oddities Of other people.
| am sure she can't help it. but | really
wish she would write stories for the press
| had no idea she could WELD her pen so
well till | found her journal yesterday"
"It would do her no harm to exer,
her powers in that direction, for she needs
the cool judgment of the world 10 devel-
ope her intellect" remarked my brother.
" am glad you showed me that journal,
Sis, for il has given me an insight of a
portion Of kalherine's character that as
before unrevealed"
| waited TO hear no more, but with a
face burning with excitement. stole up
stairs TO my chamber, and drew the form
er leaves of my journal from their hid
ing place in the remotest corner OF an
old chest of drawers. sat down OH the
carpet and read them over carefully, no.
ting each comment on the conduct Of the
different persons mentioned. | saw thai
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-03-11

Mr.. Edward Forde. Of Buffalo. a few
days ago, sold young setter 10 gen
tleman of New York City, who took him
home with him in the railway cars. Six
days afterwards the dog re,appeared at
bis former owners residence in Buffalo,
somewhat reduced in flesh, but other
wise As well as ever. Ii is presumed
that he travelled all the way from New
York 10 Buffalo on foot. distance of
100 miles, through country covered
with cities, towns and roads. and over
which he had never passed bat once. aud
that in railroad car.
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Ill. C.. IIElIENWAY.

A TTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT
"A LAW. Independence, Buchanan County
Iowa. Office in Wilcox's Block
Will practice in the Courts of Buchanan
and adjoining Counties, and attend promptly
TO all business connected with his profession.
Aug l3 lS6l Nv
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JED LAKE.

A TTORNEY q COUNSELOR AT LAW.
"A Land and General Agent, independence,
Iowa Will give prompt attention to all pro
fessional busine entrusted to his care. Money
loaned and investments made on reasonable
terms. Office on Main street over VIM. {. Nor
ris's Jewelry Store.
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JAMES JAMESON.
JAMESON & LEWIS,

4 TTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT
"A Law and Notaries Public, will practice
in tho several Courts of this State, will give
strict attention to securing claims, making and
ing titles. and all other business entrusted To
them professionally. 3-2ltfl
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JOHN G. HOUSE, M d.

DHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office
Il over II. Z. Wilcox's Store. Residence
Green Street, 2d house below Walnut, north
side, (formcr residence Of ID. 5. Dunham) In
dependence. Iowa.
AUGUST 9th, 1861. lN
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j. S. WOODWARD.

A TTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT
n Law, General Land Agent and Notary
Public, Independence, buchanan County
Iowa. Will practice in the different Courts of
this State. Also attend promptly to securing
claims, making Collections, Paying Taxes,
,gonyeyancing dc.
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DIR. II. II. HUNT,

OFFERS HIS PROFESSIONAL SERV-
~ ices to the citizens of Independence and
surrounding country Office on Main Street,
in Union Block, with w. &. Morris, where
or at his Residence, on Court Street, opposite
C. f. Leavitt's-he will answer calls at all
hours of the day or night. [apl4 59-ly
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DIED FROM JoY-Francis. the old ool-
ored man who has been Messenger at
the War Department for forty.two years.
died suddenly. on Sunday, from excess
of Joy at the news OF the late victories.
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w. CHANDLER,

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE OFFICE
.D over Keller d. Burpee's Furniture Ware
Rooms, Independence, Iowa.
Feb 26 1861
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CARTIER HOUSE.

T Ohm l.. WILCOX, formerly of the Amer
q loan Hotel, having leased the above house.
would return his thanks TO the public for the
liberal patronage formerly bestowed and would
be hoppy to welcome all his old friends at the
Carter House Maine St, Cedar Falls, Iowa.
Stages leave this house daily for the North
South and West.
Cedar Falls, July 25 1861.
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Progress OF the United Stntes.

We compile from comprehensive ta-
BILE just furnished us from the u. S. Cen.
sus Office the following expressive table:
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\ large fire occurred in Boston on the
night OF the cath. resulting in the loss Of
a million dollars worth Of property.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-03-11
L. w. HART.

4 TTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT
~ LAW, Independence, Buchanan Coun-
ty, Iowa.
Will give strict attention to all business en-
trusted to his care. Office in the Second Story
of ALIENS BLOCK, near the bridge
Any and all business pertaining in any way
TO Lands or II land business, promptly attend
ed to- fNov26l ly
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E&CH A ANGE
BOUGHT AND SOLD,
BY RANSOM BARTLE.
First Door West of the Moutour House, Inde.
pendence, Iowa.
w. G.. DONNAN,

w. U. DONNAN,
A TTORNEY & COUNSELOR AT LAW,
n Land and General Agent and Notary
Public Office, over Morriss Jewelry Store,
independence, 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-' 81
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Terms 81, SO per Annum, in Advance.
BUSINESS CARDS.
w H. BARTON,
COUNTV JUDGE
)vER THE POST OFF CE

7 AW OFFICE, at the Court House, Inde-
IL pendence, Iowa.
Will attend to conveyancing, take acknow
Judgments of Deeds, and do all legal business
entrusted to his care.
Jan. 81, 1861. IT,
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\. u. Ii. WIS
The national Republican., 1862-03-27
From Tenne91ee.

VIGOROUS MEASURES ADOPTED BY GOVERNOR
OnNsoN--srrPREsSIoN OF TREASONA BILE
SENTIMENT PEisoNENs ABUSED At
MEMPHIS.
CHICAGO, March 2j.--The Nashville CORE
spondent Of the Ii"cs has arrived al Cairo.
Gov. johnson has put newspapers under mil
itary rule, and suppressed one or two. He has
issued 4 proclamation OF cOnciliatory charac.
ter. He says that be deHires 10 win tho people
back 10 the Union, but shall deal vigorously ,
with treason.
Mr., Etheridge bad made speech, iD which
he said that rlavery would he abolished II we
could not eoulnsr them any other way,
The new government vas 10 go into opera
ton this week.
Warning has been given that any one utter
Ing treason will be arrested. Tho Union Ieel
Ing Is gaining ground business is pretty much
resumed all the stores are again opened and
prices have been much reduced.
A special dispatch from Cairo 10 The Tribune
ststes An arrival from Memphis says that the
two hundred Union prisoners In that city are
made the viCtime of much abuse at The hands
Of their guards. One Oh hcm had been shot Tor
looking out Of the windows Of tho prison.
ThSc5 ggnboats are on the ways at Memphis,
but II will lake some tue TO finish thep"
At Randolph there are only four guns MOupt
cd. Fort Pillow, however, is a strong fortih
cation, mounling twenty-five Gi and 32'pound
ere. ..''
The national Republican., 1862-03-27
LATE FROM WINCHESTER.
Ifstsors to fhe Datfis-EroSssd.
Visible Efeots Of the Tsrriac
Fight.
GEN. SHIELDS RECOVERING.

WlCHEsrkR, March 26.-Cspt. A. II. Brown.
Of the Fourth Ohio regiment, has been made
deputy provost msrshal. A committee Of the
citizens, together with the mayor and proves,
marshal. have buried all the rebel dead which
have been brought TO town--s5 Of the dead
were buried on the battle field, and l23 on the
road side between here and Strasburg. Two
Of thirty Ave prisoners taken have been sen, to
Baltimore several ara still here. and others ou
the way. A messenger from Strasburg states
that johnson was to have joined jackson at
strasburg, bu. subsequently sent word TO him
that he could not join him I'll Monday night.
Their combined iorces would have reached
from 25 900 TO 80 900 men.
The arrangements being made were intended
to keep Banks from moving 10 another point ;
but Jackson, being impressed with the idea
that our troops had nearly all leit tho place,
hazarded his fatal advance alone.
Thousands Of persons are visiting The battle
field and carrying off msmenloes Of the terrible
fight.
Our pickes are ak miles beyond Sirasbnrg
and Jackson is not ip sight. All the trees
fences. and ground along the route show the
terrible effect Of our artillery on the rcireatirs
enemy.
Gen. Shields arm has been reset, and be IL
now comfortable He will probably bs able
TO resumc ctivp duties ip about two weeks.
The national Republican., 1862-03-27

THE ENAMirATioN FEELING IN MARYLAAp--
We had the pleasure TO meet Gen. n. ". Della.
hay. Surveyor General for Kansas and Nebras.
ks. who. after an absence Of twenty three
years, has been on a visit to his native me
on The Eastern shore OF Maryland, where he
visited The graves Of his ancestry. aud from
him We lsarn that the people on the Eastern
Shore are becoming more and more convinced
that the Government is committed to the con.
ssrvs,ive task Of preserving the integrity ol
the Union. All parties begin to realize that
the war ls prosecuted tc tbe enc Of saving the
Union, aud that unless slavery gets in the waJ
OF the salvation Of the country, all the guarau
tees hitherto surrounding the rights Of thai
species Of property, will be respected the
same as il was before the rebellion; and he
gives it ss his opinion that the time is not dis
taDt when the policy Of the Administrator
will be pablicly endorsed by the people there
Gen. Delahay's ancestry were among the arg'
shareholders formerly, and were among ih'
very fret to adopt emancipation 10 rid them
selves Of slavery.