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The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-07-08

~ The battle of James Island. nea,
Charleston, fought on the 10th ult. prov
ed a decided repulse of the Federal forces.
The attack was ordered by Gen. BEN
HAM, who was left in command, while
zen. HUNTER returned 10 his head quar-
tiers at Hilton Head. Gen. BLNuAM was
placed under arrest, for disobedience OF
orders, and ordered TO Washington. The
troops fought brayely, as the loss show
ed. The Michigan 9Th and New York
18th (Highlanders) suffered severely
The total loss in killed, wounded and
missing. is 669. The enemy were pro.
tected by strong entertainments, and
were covered by thick wood. Our
troops drove them back to their for,if-
cations, and the 9Th Michigan, 10Th New
York, and 7th Connecticut, alternately
charged into the Notifications, but each
time without support, and were therefore
driven back. The Sd Rhode Island, Sd
New Hampshire, tooth Pennsylvania,
and 28th Massachusetts,, were also en-
gagged, and behaved nobly.
Gen. HUNTER has been reinforced by
5000 troops from Key West, but will re-
qulre still greater reinforcements before
he will be enabled TO cope with the large
force of the enemy now at Charleston.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-07-08
REPUBLICAN STATE CONVENTION.

Notice is hereby given that delegate Re
publican State Convention will be held at Des
Aeines, ON Wednesday the 2jd day of July,
A d. 1862 for the purpose of putting in nom
inatioa Secretary and Auditor of State, At
torney General and Regstw Of the State Land
Office. and for the transaction of such other
business may be deemed expcdient when
met
The ratio Of representation will be as follows,
viz One Delegate from each organized county
AMI one Delegate for every one hundred votes
east for Abraham Lincoln for President of the
United States in 1863, and one additional
Delegate for any fractional vote exceeding fifty.
Loyal citizens, regardless of former political
associations, who are in favor of giving the
National Administration their honest support, in
n thorough and vigorous prosecution of the war
for the suppression of rebellion, arr invited to
Cooperate throughout the State.
E+l,
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-07-08
An Editor Arrested,

IE The editor Of the Circeyile, O
Watchman, was arrested few DAYS ago
and his paper suppressed, by the govern
ment, because, in an article on Gen era
Buffers course in New Orleans, he rec
ommends that Generals assassination in
the following terms
Are there not in New Orleans some men
brave enough to rid the earth of such II mon
strous hell-hound %
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-07-08
Conlprom Use.

Ezs- The object of The Secret Demo
cratic organization which Mes9rs. Crow
LEY, PATTERSON and JORDAN, of Linn
County, started at Quasqueton, was clear
ly stated 10 aim at compromise with
the rebels the talk Of the MAHoHY De-
moeracy of this State is of compromise
with tie South, and the burden of The
song of all who oppose tho administration
of President LINCOLN, is Of compromise
for the sake o. the Union. VALLAxDIG
liam talks Of compromise, Ben WooD de-
ciares ior compromise, Senator JENNINGS,
ct Dubuque, wants the South 10 whip
the North sufficiently 10 make tie latter
compromise, MAuoNY hints at a COM
promise, and all the little traitors herea.
bouts are declaring that all that is needed
10 stop the war and save the country is a
compromise.
Had these fellows been in heaven at
the time of Satan 5 rebellion, they would
doubtless have stood aloof from the con-
Test, and endeavored to hamper the holy
hosts by piteous appeals for compromise.
Esteemlng the word a panacea for all ills,
there Is no disease of the body polite
that they would not sooth with its palIia
1--WE effects. There is no conflict be.
tween honor and dishonor, between right
and wrong. between holiness and wick
cdhesS, that they would not salve over
with it. They do not appreciate the in
e''table an'asonism of opposing prnci
pies, but believe that virtue and vice can
lie quietly in the same bed The filthy
disease colrupting the blood and disor.
ganizlns the tissues, they woull not
strive 10 eradicate, but would feed with
palllatiyes, Which lessen natures capaci
~ 10 cope with it. Show its virulence
rs often as ii ay-lemonstrate its utter
antasonism TO life as perfectly as it will,
they will not take the courage to grapple
with i for existence, but simply ask its
consent 10 die. easy.
But there comes time when pallia
uYes have no effect, when the neutral
zlns Or compromising element is entirely
powerless. and We su 5gest to these com
promloers that such time has arrived
IN this controversy. Thy may talk of
compromise as much as they please bur
who al the south listens to it? The
Richmond Dispatch publishes and ap.
proves Of BEN WOODS speech, with the
exception Of the idea of a re union. This,
il sa, S, the South has not asked, and will
> not accept. No leader of The rebellion,
40 State authorities, no official BODY, At
the S,u.h, has asked for compromise.
Those who are loyal ask no guarantees
from the government, while those who
are disloval will accept none. Ii is the
widest idea ever INDUCED by sane men
20 suppose that lbe rebels can be won
back by u compromise. G. down on
your knees as abjecly as you will, de-
1o5t Mr.. LINCOLN and install JEFF. DA.
VS., overthrow our own Constitution, aud
accept that Of the South guaranteeing
Slavery wherever it goes, and then you
wHiAbe rs far off as ever from a united
people, for no member OF the cottonocra.
cy expresses n desire or willingness 10
unite with The Yankees" The power
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-07-08
GS- The argus, a Democratic pape

ES- The Argus, Democratic paper
published at Rock Island, has the follow
ing. We hope its advice may be regar-
ded:
g We feel, too that there are few men in
Dubuque, Davenport and Burlington, who con-
troll the organization of the democratic party iu
Iowa, and who would rather see the Union di-
yided and the North disgraced than to see
Their particular friends, Jeff. Davis, Caleb
Cushing, John Slidell, b. f. Butler Lawrence
heitt, Geo. W. Jones, Robert Toombs, Jesse
Bright, lverson, Valandigham, Benjamin e.
Co deprived of the power to control the organ
lZation OF the democratic party and use if for
their own selfish ends. The sooner they quit
that business, or the sooner the genuine democ.
raey OF Iowa compel them TO quit it, the better
it will b. for the country"
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-07-08

GE' This gentleman nomination fol
Secretary of State has been moved by
the Civilian Of this place, and seconded
by the Dubuque Herald. We see nc
reason why he would not make an ad-
mlrable candidate for the Mahony De
mocracy, as he opposes the war, contend
ing that the government has no right tc
coerce the rebels. Nominate him, gen.
tlemen, BY all means.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-07-08
THIRD CONGR ESSIONAL DISTRICT
REPUBLICAN CONVENTION.

Notice is hereby given that Delegate Re
publican Convention for the third Congression-
nj District of Iowa will be held at West Union,
Fayctte county, Iowa, on Wednesday, the 9Th
day of August, y. ID, 1862, at the hour OF one
O'Clock. 7. m, for the l,ur ose of nominating Il
candidate for Congress, and the transaction OF
such other business us the Convention may
deem necessary.
The ratio of represent alton will be one dele
gate for every one hundred votes cast for Abra
ham Lincoln for President of the United States
in 1860, and one additional delegate for every
fractional vote exceeding fifty.
Willis Drummond, Chairman S Z. Adams,
j. Rich, g. @. Case, E. G. Bow don, D. D. Sa
hine Geo. Watson, j. Hobson, Louis Case, O.
Faville, T. Burdick, j. Spooner, Executi We
Committee.
McGREGoR, June 10Th, 1862.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-07-08

A bill has passed Congress to prevent
members of Congress and Government
officers from taking consideration for pro-
curing contracts, Office or place under
the government, and also TO punish those
who give contracts, Office or place for a
consideration.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-07-08

The Steamer Forest Queen arrived at
Cairo from Memphis on the 3olh ult,
with $50 bales of cotton. Communica-
ton has been had between the fleets of
Commodore Farragut and Captain DAv-
is, now in the vicinity of Vicksburg.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-07-08
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
JED LAKE.

4 TTORNEY &, COUNSELOR AT LAW,
~ Notary Publicly Land and General Agent.
Independence, Iowa.
Will give prompt attention to all profess
ional busine entrusted to his care. Taxes
paid for non Residents, Claims Collected and
secured. Especial attention will be given to
the securing of BACK PAY and BOUNTY.
and obtaining PENSIONS for Soldiers disa
bled in the present War.
July Sth, 1862. fl6.ly
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-07-08
100000 Volunteers w anted.

GS- The Governors of the loyal States
have addressed the President with rec
ommendation for the calling out " ofsuch
a number Of men as may be required 10
fill up all mill airy organizations now in
the field, and add 10 the armies hereto.
fore organized such id iilional number OF
men as may be necessary TO garrison and
hold all of The numerous cities and mill,
tary positions that have been capture
by our armies. and TO speedily crush the
rebe Hon hat still exists in several south
ern States
Ia response TO this, the President says
Executive MANSION, WAsHiNGrox,i
July list, lo62.
GENTLEMEN Fully concurring in the wis.
n manner by you in the communication of the
the service an additional force of 300, 900 men
suggest and recommend that the troops
should be chiefly Of infantry.
The quota Of your Safe would be - |
trus. that they may be enrolled without delay,
40 rs 10 bring this unnecessary and injurious
war TO speedy and satisfactory conclusion
An order fixing the quota of the respective
States will be issued by the War Department
to BORROW.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-07-08

Gen. MITCHELL has been or lered to
Washington. We hope this means some
thing favorable in Military operations at
he East
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-07-08
In response 10 this, the President say
ABRAHAM LINCOLN

Gen. RuFRs KING having requested 70
be allowed 10 retain his present command,
Gen. SrGEL has been assigned to the
command of FREMoNr's Division.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-07-08

The expedition against Charleston is
said to be abandonei for the present, aud
The troops have been removed from James
Stand TO Hilton Head.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-10-02

"aon''ne ear' OF us; our men were hungry, and too
exhausted by the march and fight of the previous
day to pursue further. So we encamped for tho
night, and returned to Jacinto the next dsv. and
went into our old camp.
Gen. Jerry Z. Sullivan, commanding the Second
Brigade, and Col. John b. Sanbon of the 4tb M:nne-
sofa, commanding the First Brigade, excited and
deserve the highest admiration for earlssspssa cool.
ness, and daring exhibited during the whole battle
aud for the skill with which they managed their men.
The held and line officers did their duty nobly.
without exception, as far as saw or heard.
Gen. Hamilton isa thorough soldier. He fought
through the Mexican War, and at the breaking ont
Of this Rebellion brought the Sd Wisconsin Regi.
ment in the field. He 10 a man Of few words, and
always to the point. He is undemoustrative and
seems to possess bat little of the art Of counting
favor. His only care is to do bis duty well. The
incessant cheers by which he was greeted on the
DAY after the battle, by each regiment as he rode
past on the march 10 pursuit Of Price, show that his
modest bravery, unfinching courage and sure skill
as soaier' are fully appreciated by them, and tn,
they are ready to follow wherever he chooses to
lead. lie fully appreciates the intelligence, irwin.
chile courage, and high character Of the men under
his command and is ready to stand or fall with tn m
in the noble contest in which we are all eneae. :.
With such leaders and such men to fight our bsrtes
success is certain.
For the able, skillfal, and decisive manner
which Gen. Hamilton Tough. and won this battle
lfor be directed all Of the movements 10 tho 6s,d).
all, from highest TO lowest, think, and be.
ileve that he has won deserved promotion, and VI.
be disappointed If he do not receive II.
LOSSES.
The Rebel Gen. Little and a large number II
Rebel officers were killed. We have alreadv
paroled 6s7 Of their severely wounded Gncluding
their hospital atendans) left by them in the hoss.s
and hospitals at Iuka We buried 1876 Of their dead
on the field, aud took several hundred prisoner,
The number could not definitely ascertain. tn. Z
also carried of all their slightly wounded, md dead
officers, amounting to several hundred. At mode.
rate estimate their loss is upward Of 1900 10 killed,
wounded and prisoners. Among the prisoners arc
colonel, lieutenant-colonel, 9 captains, and l6
heutenants.
Our loss in killed was l49; wounded, 652. Totsl,
SOL.
The surgeons say that 50 per cen. Of our wounded
will recover.
This statement shows with what determination
and coolness our men fought. SOUTHWEST.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-10-02
FROM THE ARMY OF THE POTOMAC.
A Cavalry Reconnaissance by General
PIcaSantOn.
The Rebels Driven to Martlnsburg.
SKIRMISH, AND THE ENEMY DRIVEN AGAIN
POSITION OF THEIR MAIN ARMY.
uIupQuARrHRp OF GIN. McCLELrAs's ARnr,
NIadus.a.v Ev.ufpg Oct I ll6g


"Wednesday Evening, Oct. ]. 1862.
Gen. Pleasantson crossed the Potomac this NOM
ing at Shepherdstown with a force Of cavalry and
artillery for the purpose of making reconnaissance,
in the enemy's rear, information having been re-
csved that their army had fallen back from the line
of the river. lie came up with them near Shep-
herdstown and drove them to Martinsburg, from
which place they were soon shelled out by the ar
tery. His loss was two men wounded. The
Rebels had one man killed and two wounded.
A Rebel Lieutenant and two men were taken
prisoners. and number Of wounded were paroled.
Very few Rebel troops are believed to be at Win.
chester, the greater portion Of them being encamped
between that place and Martinsburg
The work OF recons;ructing the Railroad Bridge
at Harpers Ferry rapidly progressing and will be
completed tomorrow.
Gems. Mcclellan and Marcy and their SiaGs paid
visit TO Harpsr's Ferry, Bolivar and Sandy Hook
to-day.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-10-02
Rebel Bomb. Proofs Blown Up.

NAvl.YARp. WAsHIyGroS Tuesday, Sept %, 1861.
SIR: Lieut.. Commander Magaw reports the de-
structon of the Rebel bomb-procf magazines Al
Lower Shipping Point, which ha. instructed him
to blow up. They were seven in number, and tho
work was found heavier than was anticipated. A
small body of Rebel cavalry made its appearance,
but dispersed upon the discharge of volley Of mus.
kerry from our side. VIM. Benton Of the Satellite
WIS wounded by the discharge of his own pistol,
which he was handling carelessly. He came up In
the Dragon, and has been sent to the hospital.
have tlse honor TO be. with great respect,
ANDREW HARDWOOD. Commodore,
Commanding Potomac FloullA
To the Hon. G. WgLLEs, Secretary OF The Navy.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-10-02
From Fortress Monroe.

FoRrREss MONROE Tuesday. Sept. 20, ise3.
The steamboat America arrived this morning, with
the l5S,h Nsw-York Regiment. Their destination
is not known.
Col. Woodrup Of the Goth New-York Regiment
had sword presented to bin last night from the
members of his regiment. The ceremonies on the
occasion were very pleasing to al concerned. Major
Nixon has been promoted to the Lieuenant-Colonel.
cy of the regiment, and Capt. Bates to the Major
slip. These promotions well merited, and give
the greatest satisfaction both in and out Of the ranks.
Capt. Bates il from Boston.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-10-02
Reconuo s.anes Rebels Failing Bach
Gen. Genry-Fortihcntions- Of
Rink seuIed-Court OF Inquiry-Gen.
hn,nner.

From Our Special Correspondent.
BOLIVAR HgGHTs, rRAR HIRPHR's FERRT,(
Tuesday, Sept 30. 1862
The reconnaissance yesterday developed nothing
Of special interest, beyond the fact that the enemy
still occupies Charlestown with small infantry and
cavalry force and three pieces Of artillery.
Contrabands and deserlers report his main body,
both from Martinsburg and this vicinity, drawn
back to Winchester, if not beyond.
Gen. Geary has arrived and assumed command Oh
London Heights. Though in the corps lately COM
handed by Gen. Mansfield, and now under Gen.
Williams, the position OF his command Ii such that
he reports directly TO Gen. sumner.
The nights commanding Harper's Ferry will soon
be in condition 70 repel any attack, however for
midabc.
The army, after its month OF severe work, Is I'M
proving the opportunity for rest. The men fish and
battle in the Potomac and Shenandoah; tie ciicc,s
investigate the difficulties always developed when
an army is at rest, by holding courts.rnartal and
courts Of inquiry.
A vexed question of rank was settled by q Mill
tary Commission yesterday. Two officers in Gen.
llanc0cks division each claimed TO be the ranking
Colonel Of brigade which mas lost its brigade com.
mander. The Commission decided that the priority
OF rank must depend upon the time Of being mus.
tered into tho scrvice not upon the date Of the com
mission. This decision will cause changes In the
command Of several brigades.
To-day n Court Of Inquiry In investigating tho
conduct of Gen. Caldwell, of lIancocks Qate
Rcbardson's) Divi,ion, in the battle Of Antietam.
The Court was called at Gen. CaldwelIs request,
based upon letter written by an officer in his bri.
gade Col. Cross and said 10 reflect severely upon
him.
1t 10 reported that Maj. Gen. Sumner will ask to be
relieved from his corps aud assigned to come indie
pendent command. Abr.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-10-02
THE WAR IN KENTUCKY.
Advance Of Gen. Bueil's Army-The Wnnts
Of Indiana Regiments suPPiied-Skir"
niisl,cs Reported.

LorIsvrLLE. Wednesday, Oct j, l$5
Much tie larger portion Of Gen. Buell. army has
moved toward the interior Of Kentucky in several
coamns and over different roads.
Gov. Morton, accompanied by Adjt..Gen. Noble,
Col. Steele, Aidde-Camp, and Maj. Terrell, Military
Secretary, have concluded several days labor visit.
ing tie Indiana regiments in this military depart
nent. Indiana has - regiments in Gen. Buell's
army, which have been supplied with all necessaries
by Gov. Morton.
The Democrat is informed of slight skirmish be.
tween orr troops and the Rebels at Fern Church
Last evening" in which the Unionsts were successful
Reports are prevalent of skirmishes further down
the road but military circles are unadvised thereof,
ard they probably incorrect.
Large numbers of relstions and friends Of officers
and soldiers in Gen. BuelPs army are in the city,
crowdng the hotels and private houses almost to
sufiocation.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-10-02
The Atate Fair.

ROCHESTER, Wednesday, Oct L. 1901
The weather was rainy till noon, and has been
cloudy sace yet exhibitors have come In freely, ana
made 5000 entries, and the Fair is success, Win
10000 visitors, notwithstanding the bad weasneF,
and everything works pleasantly. p...,...
The city is full Of strangers tonight hece'P's
about the same thus far Ms last year,
Ian me whOie huausf ~ rsceicts M TO this evening
81, 900. Weather stormy. Exhibition fine IN every
deparfmont.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-10-02

TsEyroN, N. J., Wedne.dayi Oct ], ISSA
The Democratic Convention for the LID Congres.
.;onai District met to-day in this city, and, on the
fourth ballot nominated George Middleton Of Mon.
mouth for Congress. The Convention indorsed me
,nads bv Msssrs. Middleton, SHELTON, and Mar.
'N"N - BUFFALO. Wednesday. Oct l, 1854
The Republican and Union Congressional Coas
vention for the XXIXth District, composed Of tht
to day at Niagara Falls, nominated for Reprsssnp
tstiye in Congress, the Hon. Augustus Frank.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-10-02
his Florida colony. The following is specimen Of
the letters which he is receiving:

CINCINNATI. Sept. rs. 1861
Hon ELI THaYRR-Dear Sir: What have hitherto done
ard ren I'm rg.d to your operations In Kansas and Vir'
gnia will show how deep interest eei IN your pres
tine nlep ard te only which will completely succeed
Should the Government sanction what you proposo.
can Won not give position In carrying OUT your
scneme In which I can aid in the great work ! . -,
It j. The of the and could have some SITUATION
which would give support. would gladly give to my
time tongue and pen all for its a. the most
Important work can do OH earth Please write me-
Very respectfully yours, novyroy
II is understood that the delay OF the Government
in preparing the necessary papers is in consequence
of its unwilliasness TO have the call for armed
emigrants issued until all the States have filed their
quotas Of troops.
ORDERED TO TIE COMMAND OF THE VIVIAN
DOTTE.
Actng-sIaster Thomas Wright, of Syracuse,
L. s. N, late Of the II. x. Cuyler, has been ordered
TO Hampton Roads, TO take command OF the U. B..
steamer Wyan iotte.
DEATHS IN HOSPITAL.
The following deaths have occurred in the WASH
ing;on hospitals since our lest publication;
Charles Ulrich X. any. +. H. Stiokney j. 2Nt
OIo sanford c, Mich Edmund hssar, A, 10 Conn
Roht NJ Jackson Il. 3 " J. Corp c. Lynch. T.. luf
Thomas Gordon u, Ia. A, H. Davis, II li9 "a
D. l. Patterson Pa Cav. Adam burge.. r. ~ IA
Jasper GORDON, Mich. John Ruck, n, ". \.
J.s n Henderson ID, 4 Conn Robt w. Stevens =, VIA
C. Wsne Is Pa Clareuce b. Smith, A. "a y. Y.
). Msokey d. 10 Pa. Hes
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-10-02

| From Our Special Correspondent.
/ Bolivar HEIonrs, nEAn HAErHn. FnRnr
Tuesday, Sept 30 1862 J
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-10-02

Trustworthy advces from Louisville to-day, rep.
resent that after Gen. Buell. had turned over the
command of the Army Of Ohio to Gen. Thomas, be
was reinstated by the authorities at Washington,
upon the request Of Gen. Thomas and all the Major.
Generals vi Divisions.
1t is understood tha. Gen. Morgan, with his forces,
will reach the Ohio Thursday or Friday His loes
has been trihng. lie has saved his trains.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-10-02

partlnent.
CINCINNATI, WedneI

CINCINNATI, Wednesday. Oct !. 1862
It is ramored that Major-Gen. Wright will be
recalled and Major-Gen. John A. McClernand Of
Illinois, placed in command Of the Department Of
the Ohio.
Gen. McCleinand and staff were present ct the Al.
toona Convention, and accompanied the Governors
to Washington.