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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-11-21
Uhe gllexauaria Gaxette
FRIDAY EVENING, NOV. q.

r73TnIv rVFNTNG NOV y.
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POETRY" nave Oh o0i ''D'.' : :sa -
publication, no eso IMAM 5e''.',77n p'e>Gl,
poetry, original anu seleo,eo' 4AD ''io "l r.
been received within the last '''ie7 "eeNs. -
some OF the instances nao we ioo:' " .1a.>,
have compheo WIN 'he f09 uea' y 4'.s er
III our columns Dul' t'0A n"p'' :s
Us, our hmlteo space - o"'o'' o''''ls ~
be Us to give oaliy regime - IA1 1;> w. e,r
news, ana we nave llle'leAoAe' - w. 80
the present. the poe'''"' al :. ,1''e'' .-,:.,,
less, We preserve THESE con,''ou'lo,' NV ":s'l
out hope that We may -. NC e'a''SsA $1,000
ally 70 spread tneh'' al 1n'e' 'a': >, Do ~:. ~
readers ne poo1S, , we A.1oN,
large number of condemned horses have
heen sold in this place within the past few days
by the T. S. Quartermaster. The prices have
RANGED from 50. so to s25.
- a, - r. nc
Luclen laool' SUI u 49, IT, soya,oa,1,,
aceloentally s'lo.' ycs'elu"y ;, WIN sl~.sl
hanohhg piS'oi' "0 o"'A p'.',0'
MS hano' lnnlcllllg sevelc Noul''''
The gunboat Jacob Bell arrived at the navy
ward Washington, Wednesday, from the low
er Potomac, bringing a large lot Of contraband
Foods, consisting of boots and shoes, hats, dry
Goods and ahont 900 wool cards, and the
fo1ov;ng prisoners r. ". Browning, of Rich
mond formerly Of Washington; Wm. Willis,
EaDtain r. Jones, n. B. Hodges, JOS. Dagan,
Iou;s \. McLeon> J, Wilson Page, and \. B.
Jones' Of Baltimore, Nd, Hugh Spencer, of
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-11-21

Gold, in New York, yesterday, at 1907.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-11-21

Lucien Hoof, son Of Mr.. P. Il. Hoof, wa
accidentally shot, yesterday, while careiessl
handling pistol The ball passed throug
his hand, inficting severe wound.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-08-12
Mason aud Dixon's Line.
To the Editor of tie v. Y. Tribune.

SIR: As subscriber to the weekly
Tribune. | respectfully solicit from you
the favor in its columns Of an explanation
of the oft-repeated phrase of " Mason and
Dixon's Line" When, how and by
whom was il established ? Is il a lati.
tudinal border, formed by water course?
Was it actually surveyed by those whose
name il bears, or merely argued in Con.
gress or in Convention by them p
Please answer. III. C.
Maiden Rock, Pierce County, Wis, June 80.
Mason and DiNon's line is the parallel
OF latitude 80 degrees as minutes 90 sec
onds, forming the boundary line between
Pennsylvania and Maryland. Ii takes
lis name from Charles Mason and Jere
miah Dixon, two English mathema,i-
clans, who in 1868 were employed by
the rival proprietaries of Pennsylvania
and Maryland 10 determine the line Of
the common boundary of those colonies,
which for several years had been the sub
ject of vehement dispute. They com
menced the survey in December of that
year. first determining the latitude of the
city Of Philadelphia, then proceeding 10
examine the lines of previous surveyors,
and in the Autumn l763 starting the
famous line which bears their name from
the river Susquehanna. Pursuing their
abors, IL was not till tie 4th of June
l766, that they were at the summit oi
the little Allegheny In westerly direc
Iion. They were greatly impeded in
their labors by the Indians, but at length
obtained an escort from the Six Nations
through the influence Of Sir William
johnson, and succeeded in reaching the
Great Alleghans about year afterwards.
Having completed the line 944 miles
from the Delaware. and 10 a point within
30 miles Of the whole distance TO be run.
the SIX Nations compelled them to aban
don the survey. Retracing their steps
they returned TO Philadelphia, and re-
ceived an honorable discharge from the
commissioners under whose auspices
they had undertaken the survey, Decem
Der 20, 1867. The establishment of this
line terminated the border warfare which
had been carried on for nearly % years,
between the inhabitants of the two colo.
nies; but il is chiefly remarkable ms
forming the division between Freedom,
and Slavery in the original States Of The
Union. Ed. Tribune,
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-08-12

obliged TO pay for, and so began buy
ing such tools as thought would come
handy. At the end Of the first year /
found | had quite a collection, and it
had all come from money might other
wise have drank and smoked up, and |
felt healthier and happier than the year
before. knew had laid the founda-
tion for future good.
Time passed on my gr, g and tobacco
money Kept coming in 1t was now a
hammer, tber saw, then a new auger
and another plane, bit-stock, &C., till
now | have an excellent stock of tools |;
and they are not only source of great
profit, but solid comfort in the bargain
| believe, friend Jones, in giving up my
grog and tobacco l have been great
gamer. Now, do you not think you
would do as well without It."
Johnson" said Jones at length, after
a protracted silence, 81 wish you had
told me Of this long ago"
81 was afraid it might offend you; it
is delicate matter at BEST
know it but Edwin Jones is moi
the man 10 be offended with a neighbor
for friendly advice"
Well" said Johnson, with look Of
extreme qualification. Z" It's never too
late to mend, and if you get in pinch
where fifty or a hundred dollars will be
of any use 10 you, come to me-"
Mr.. Jones thanked his friend, with a
suspicious moisture shining in his eve,
and shortly after took his leave. The
very next day he went into town, and
instead of filing his brown jug and
empty box, he brought home a new
auger and proud and happy man
was at work with his own tools. Time
passed away, and he soon found himself
The owner Of quite lot of implements.
This operated in many ways for good.
Now that be had the ability 10 fix up his
buildings without borrowed tools, he be-
gan TO take certain pride in doing it,
He reset his windows, rooted his bee
house, built new pig pens, tightened his
barn, and in rainy weather was never
without pleasant and profitable employ
ment. His cows do not break through
the barn floor now; ; and they give as
much milk, his bees make as much
honey, bis trees yield as good apples, as
his neighbor Johnson's s do and all this
is because he stopped his grog and to-
bacco expenditure, bought tools and lett
off depending on his neighbors F.; and so
he is now happy, thriving and content
ed farmer.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-08-12

Gen. Fremont's Reception and speech nj
the Great War Meeting in New York.
AT one of the stands at the great war
meeting in New York, Tuesday after.
noon, Gen. Fremont presided.
Report of the New York Times
Major General Fremont who was at
tired in undress uniform, wearing upon
his lett breast rosette and badge as the
insignia of lis Office, advanced to tie
front of the platform, bnt vain.y attempt
ed to get hearing. Cheer upon cheer,
shout upon shout, peal upon peal, from
tue cannon's mouth. and such universal
exelamaiions of hearty welcome as we
have rarely heard tany public meeting.
Finally the General, seeing there was
no possibility Of an immediate quiet.
spoke as follows:
Ii is hardly necessary 10 say thai ib;s
grand assemblage has been called 10 con.
slder the situation of the country, with
the object of adopting such measures as
VIII enable You to respond most immedi.
ateIy and effectively to the Presidents
call for troops. Applause But at
The same time il is expected that the oc.
casion VIII be used for such nm express.
ION OF Your feelings and opinions Ian.
plause as will satisfy The country that
the enthusiasm which characterized he
meeting held here last year. has now
become your settled resolve, tremendous
applause, and that it is no, in the ideas
or possibilities Of Tie day that you will
consent to dismemberment of your ter
ri'ory. Never, never-hear hear.l
The people realise that decisive
struggle, which will tax their utmost en-.
ergies, is now 10 come-[,hat's so. hur-
rah for you and thar upon the issue
OF this struggle depends the life of The
nation. Indeed, it does The South
has resolved itself into great army. 10
The support of which all its industrial ,e
sources are directed. You, too. will
IND 1t necessary 10 bring into immedi
ATE activity your immense resources To
NEE! the emergency. Applause. For
a oriet time now, war musl become the
business of the nation. You must show
your soldiers that they have not only
your admiration for their courage. and
gratitude for the services they have rem.
dered 10 you, but that they can RELY nm.
on your most cordial and prompt support
and, IN their hour Of need, thev too. have
Their great reserves in the masses of the
people. Great applause
BY this expression the Executive viii
ieel assured Of an intelligent, harmonious
and effective cooperation, and foreign
dovernments viii recognize that we in.
tehc 10 maintain our historic place in the
family OF nations, at the head of The Great
Democratic Idea, Hear. hear, and an.
plause. and enthusiastic cheeting.l I
The men chosen 10 address YOU TODAY
are among those in whom you are accus.
toned to place confidence, and whose
opinions upon these subjects more or less
reflect your own.
proceed TO introduce them. [En,hu.
siastic cheering
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-08-12

| Imagination takes wing, and Fancy upsoars
High aud still higher even TO Heavens own
e doors
And l hear the command to my garden 60,
Gather me bouquet of the fairest below"
| The Angel descends and fingers DER one
| Whose silver lockswhsper his race nearly run
He reacheth his hands, smile lights his face
And he's gone-that flower Of Heavenly grace
An infants the next that the Angel looks on /;
The mother sits by, rocking gently her son
Yet so quiet his tread-his mission so still,
She hears not his coming, she feareth no i'll.
That mother sings softly, then gazes awhile
On the pale, noble brow of her beautiful child
She knoweth it not--but too soon she will
know
That the bud has been plucked from the gar
den below. a
That innocent maiden--so young, glad and
Us watching the moon through the window and
And she looks as it sails thro' the sea of air
So peacefully. calmly, majestically there.
And the stars, one by one, come twinkling
/ through
The bright azure space of ETHEREAL blue:
Aud she longs to look thro' on the other side.
Gaze on it is lovely, and long, while you may,
The Angel of Death poses close by your way
And rude, if twas other than God s command,
For the lily is plucked 10y the Angel hand.
That noble youth, of firm courage, and high,
Such wells of wisdom overhowing his eve:
Such deeds of greatness-most as yet unt Id
Speak volumes from his brow an q actions bold |!
In College walls, and then from Nature, he
Takes lessons daily--and he hopes to be
A servant of God-the highest mission given
To man-to lead his brother man to Heaven.
That student pale, Of aim in life SO high,
The Angel surely will not bid him die
And yet he escapes not the fatal doom,
He is picked from the stem in his early bloom.
Still fingers the Angel still watches of earth |
And now he is gazing at tireside hearth
The parents and children, SO happy they seem,
Life must be to them but joyous dream.
Oh, spare them Oh, strike not the deathly
blow
Pass ovei and on ! it will shatter them so
Great God must it be that the fairest, the best
The chain that binds all--shall be severeG-tce
left
Yes, the motheris gone the rose, in full bloom !;
Her lifeworki is done, but alas soon, so soon !,
The bouquets complete, and the Angel i'm.
mortal.
Ascendeth aud knocketh at Heavens bright
portal.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-08-12
Correspondence of the Guardian.

correspondence Oh tie 0uafulun.
CAMP NEAR CoURTLASp, ALABAMA
July 30th, 1862.
FRIEND RIcH The monotony o
camp life under the most favorable cir.
cumstances soon becomes irksoma. Ar
inglorious rest of five weeks succeeded
our unsuccessful pursuit of the enemy
from Corinth. We did not need il, and
and were restless under it, although we
tried to persuade ourselves that il would
be impossible for us TO operate effective.
ly against the enemy during the heats oI
July and August. Gen. Halleck's move
ment against Corinth was not exhauslng
TO his troops. Notwithstanding reports to
the contrary. The trench digging prob
ably killed nobody, and surely the fight.
ing was not like that before Richmond
As for our regiment, we were more in.
clined to fight. on the l4th day of June
when we went into camp at Big Springs
Miss, than ever before, and we rested
uneasily under our oak shades until the
order was received, on the 18th inst, 10
prepare for march.
There has been much anxiety at the
North to know The effect Of the extreme
heat Of this latitude upon our soldiers
II has been generally supposed that il
would be impossible for them TO manifes,
much energy before tho cooler days oi
Autumn, but the recent movements OF
Mitchell, Buell. and others. prove quite
the contrary. 1t is my opinion that ac-
tive operations, properly managed, are
more conducive 10 the health Of the ar.
my. even in this latitude. than is mac
tiyity in camp. Indiscretion in march
ing at any season will necessarily be pro
ductive Of the worst consequences. This
was strikingly exhibited on our march
to and from Springfield. Mo-. last fall
We had the most favorable weather, bu
the commander Of our regiment foolish.
ly and boyisbly drove us into raciuo
with the regiments with whom we were
Immediately connected. The result was
we attained the reputation Of being the
fastest walkers on the road. but at the
dear cost OF loss of health TO many poor
fellow who would otherwise have been tc
this day an efficient soldier. II was mo-
the distance mar ched, but the manner O
marching 1t, that produced such unhap
py results. The same principle applies
everywhere, and at all seasons. Soldiers
can march in almost any part of the
country, at any season of the year, by
adopting the right methods. The wan
Of judgment. manifested by some of ou,
supposed efficient Generals in these nat
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-08-12

+" To ANY Sick OR WOUNDED SOLDIER.
If you would like TO stop and rest at
Elmira, You can do so without any cost
TO You. Tell the conductor Of this train
that you want 10 stop. lie will let US
know you are coming. and friends will
meet You at the depot aud take care of
you. BY order Of the relief association
Of Elmyfa"
The above notice. in handbill form. il
distributed through each train on the
several roads leading into Elmira. No
person can read it Without feelings Of
gratitude, snd blessing the good people
OF Elmirs for their kindness 10 the poor
sick and wounded soldier.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-08-12
From the N. Y. Tribune, OIL

b. S. Moulton, Esq, the United States
inspector Of government arms, informs
US that, in his judgment, there are not
less than 500. 900 stand of arms in the
warehouse at Franklin. Worth, White and
Warren streets. in this city. We men
ton this fact to relieve the anxiety ol
those who imagine We have not arms
sufficient for the new regiments to be
raised in compliance with the call Of the
president. With the arms stored in diff
erent parts Of the country, and the sup.
plies. that are constantly arriving. we
could arm million OF men at months
notice.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-08-12
TnAr's So.-The Baltimore american

THAT'S So.-The Baltimore american
of recent date says:
This rebellion is not to be put down
by any kind of conservative oralory or
resolu ion making That was tried
thoroughly at first. aud with the Crit.
tenden compromise resolutions" The
atrocious foolery of that period even now
makes one feel Indignant, as we think of
the part taken by such men as Mason.
Benjamin. Davis and others. in mannu.
vering TO gain time, and with no purpose
whatever OF accepting any terms at all
which should stop short of an appeal TO
arms. They have sought the latter. in.
sisted upon it. le1 them get sufliciency
OF what they were after, and let the nation
lrown down all attempts to make terms
for them until they are thorough
whipped-as they richly deserve.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-08-12

A few days ago baby was taken tc
church TO be baptized. and his little
brother was present during that rite
One following Sunday, when baby VA;
undergoing his ahlutions and dressing
the liltle brother asked mama il she in.
tended 10 carry Willie 10 DO christened
Why, no J" said his mother, "don't
you know, my son, people are not baptiz-
ed twice ?" What !" returned the
Young reasoner. with the utmost aston
ishment in his earnest face, not il il
doRttaks the ffsf time p
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-08-12

SERVED 'Ea RIGur.-We understand
number Of the Greenfield secessiouists
went over into Linn County. to organize
Lodge Of he X. G., C.. and that the
Inhabitants Of tho place made them ske-
daddle 10 double quick lime by threaten
ing them with a vigorous booIing g-.As.
amoSa kaaks.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-08-12
The Currency Postage Stamps.

The United States postage stamps.
wh'ch are now coming So freely into cir .
culation, besides having lhe amount of
Their value IN figures upon their upper
corners, may be readily recognized by
their colors aud yignetles, which are as
follows:
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-08-12
JOHN q. HOUSE. D.

DHYACIAN AND SURGEON. Office,
l. over p. g. Wilcox's Store Residence
Green Street, ID house below Walnut, north
side, former residence Of d. s. Dunham) In
dependence, Iowa.
August 9Th, 1861. Iy
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-08-12
JAMEs JAMESON. A.
JAndIsoN & LEWIS.

"A TroRNEYS AND CoUNSELoRs AT
IA Law and Notaries Public. will practice
in the several Courts OF this State, will give
strict attention to securing claims, making and
forwarding collections, paying taxes, examiu.
ing titles, and all other business entrusted TO
them professionally. f3-2ltfl
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-08-12
III. c. HEMENwAY

A ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT
IA LAW, Independence, Buchanan County,
Iowa. Office in Wilcoxs Block.
Will practice in the Courts Of Buchanan
and adjoining Counties, aud attend promptly
TO all business connected with his profession
Aug. l3, 1861. Nv
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J.. s. WOODWARD.

ATTORNEY AND. COUNSELOR AT
"A 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,
Gonveyancing, &c.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-08-12
L. w. HART.

A TrORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT
"a LAW, ILdepen dence, Bschanan 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
toaLands or land business, promptly attend
ed TO. fNoy26 "
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-08-12
DILAZON ID. HOLDRIDGE.

4 TTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT
N LAW, Independence, Buchanan County
Iowa. Office over the Store of Freeman 4 Main
Will practice in the different Courts of this
State, and promptly and faithfully attend to
any business in any way pertaining to his pro
fession, on reasonable terms.
REFEREScEs.-Hon. ira Harris, Albany, n
Y; Hon. Francis Hyatt. Fenner. N. y g. H.
Jerome, Esq, Iowa City; j. c. Loolnis, Inde-
pendence.
AIril 29th, 1862 r6ly
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-08-12
w. @. DONNAN.

A TTORNEY Il COUNSELOR AT LAW.
IN 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
Intention given to Collecting, Conveyancing,
Paying taxes, Examining titles, DE. [je6-57
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-08-12
CARTER HOUSE.

IN Z. WILCOX, formerly of the Amer
2 Hotel, having leased the above house.
eturn his thanks 10 the public for the
patronage formerly bestowed, and would
by to welcome all his old friends at the
House, Maine ST.. Cedar Falls, Iowa.
ess iaave this house daily for the North
and West.
.edsr Falls, July 25, 1861.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-08-12
DIR. II. II. HUNT.

OFFERS HIS PROFESSIONAL sERv-
~ ices TO the citizens of Independence and
surronnding country. Office on Main Street,
q Union Block, with w. O. Morris, where
& at his Residence, on Court Street, opposite
F. Leavitts--he will answer calls at all
ars of the day or night. fapi4'59-ly
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-08-12
w. CHANDLER

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE OFFICE
sJ over Keller d Burpees Furniture Ware
Rooms, Independence, Iowa.
Feb 26, 1861. 64 M
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-08-12
w H. BARTON,

COUNTY JUDGE
T AW OFFICE, at the Court House, Inde-
IL pendence, Iowa.
Will attend to conveyancing, take acknow
Judgments of Deeds, aud do all legal business
entrusted to his care.
Jan. 81 1861. If.
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BUSINESS CARDS.
JED LAKE.

4 TTORNEY & COUNSELOR AT LAW,
~ Notary Public, Land and General Agent
Independence, Iowa.
Will give prompt attention to all profess
ional busine s 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 9Th, 1862. TIe-Iy
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gnetrp.
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For the Guardian.
The Angle of Death.
By MAGGIE.

Imagination takes wing, and Fancy upsoars
High aud still higher even TO Heavens own
. doors
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