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The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-08-05
County Convention.

Agreeable to call the Republicans o
Of the County met in Delegate Conven
ton on Saturday last, at the Court House
to select delegates TO the Republican
Congressional and Judicial Conventions
Judge TABOR was called to the chair
J. Rich appointed Secretary.
But four townships were reported
represented, viz /: jefferson. Liberty
Sumner and Washington.
On motion Of Mr.. Donnan, commit
tee Of three was appointed to report a
list Of Delegates to represent the County
in the Congressional Convention to be
held at West Union. Alsoa committee
of three to report list OF delegates to
the Judicial Convention, to be held al
Independence on the Goth.
The Chair appointed as the first COM
mittee James Rankin, Of Liberty j.
Murphy. Of Jefferson NJ. o. Stafford,
of Sumner. AS the second committee,
Jed Lake and j. S. Woodward of Wash
ington, and ]. NJ. Jackson, ofJefferson.
While the committees were out the
Chair was called on for speech and re-
sponded with his usual earnestness and
force.
The committee on Congressional dele.
gates reported the following names s.
J. W.Tabor, E. B. Cooke, Jed Lake, A.
Ingalls, ]. Murphy, H.. &C. Kellogg. G.
w. Bemis, Jas. Rankin, w. G. Donnan,
J. Rich.
The committee on Judicial Delegates
reported the following names D. D.
Holdridge. o. Whitney, H. G. Kellogg,
]. Murphy. z. P. Rich, G. H. Jakway.
w. G. Donnan, ]. 8. Woodward, H. G.
Heminway, Jed. Lake.
On motion the reports were adopted.
On motion it was voted that the dele.
gates present in Convention have power
to cast the full vote of the County.
S. j. w. TABOR, Chm.
j. Rich Sec'y.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-08-05

then read a summary of the morning dispatch
which arrived in Dubuque before the train left
This is the substance of my conversation
with you upon the subject. doubtless men,
toned Mr.. Mahony or the Herald office, as be-
ing almost necessarily the source Of the dis
patches. l believe then and do now that they
came from that source
was startled by the intelligence at the time
1T was read in my presence, and as you and
myself were conyersing upon the Richmond
battles, alluded to the above rather than 9th !.
erwise as what had or might occur. You did
not allude to the subject of its publication, and
had no thought that it even might be pub
lished.
H. A. WILTSE.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-08-05
Board OF Supervisors.

1J A call is made for special meet
ing of the Board, to consider the ques-
ton Of Offering bounty. The meeting
is called for the 18th inst. Those favor
ing the proposition should express their
opinion by signing the petition in cir
cula.ion praying the Board to offer the
bounty.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-08-05

Harvest.
@- The harvest has gone on very
comfortably and rapidly. hereabouts, un
der the inspiration Of excellent weather
Last Saturday night, however. We had
heavy storm. and on Sunday and yes
terday slight showers. which have some
what interfcred with operations. We
hear more complaint of the Chinch Bug
than We anticipated, and we fear that the
yield win be much below an average
throughout the county. The bugs are
also getting into the corn, and doing
damage. fT 8Y80H
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-08-05
Enlistments.

EE We learn that quite number OF
recruits have been taken from the lower
part of this county, BY officers from
other counties. through the operation of
the bounty system. We have heard that
some % have thus been recruited.
These men should have been saved to
Mr.. MOBILES Company, and credited on
the quota Of this County and might
have been, had the Board of Supervisors
been promptly convened and the bounty
offered.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-08-05
The War Meeting.

re- Tho War meeting, on Saturday
night last, was neither very unanimous,
very enthusiastic, or very profitable -
There were feelings expressed and doc
trines preached that we should like to ex.
anime and crilicise. But sincere desire to
act cordially with the gentlemen who ex-
pressed diem, as we have indicated else
where, prompts US to refrain.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-08-05
House. to Rent.
Large Drove of Sheep.

Eg Last Tuesday 1910 sheep passed
through this place in one drove. They
were from Michigan. and belonged to a
Mr.. WEARE, Of Waterloo.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-08-05
Dali.

ET The harvest has kept the farmers
out Of town, and taken from the village
many Of our townspeople, leaving our
place, for the past week, nearly as quie,
and dull as graveyard.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-08-05
Mass Meeting.

: Mass Meeting.
U A War Mass Meeting is to be
held in this place on Saturday afternoon
next. Let every man in the county come
out and show his interest in the caase.
>Good speakers from abroad will be invi-
tied and will probably be in attendance.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-08-05
Excursions.

Excursion. Nf
r. The Dubuque Il Sioux City Rail-
road Company. with liberality that dc.
serves generous notice and acknowledge,
mont, gave all the Scholars and Teach
ers OF the various Sunday and Day
Schools Of the various places along the
line Of the road between Cedar Falls and
Manchester, free excursion. yesterday.
TO the latter place. The generous offer
was largely taken advantage Of, and the
excursion train. when il left hsre. mus,
have had ! 500 souls aboard. The day
was stormy. and marred the pleasure OF
thu trip. All returned safe.
Ia
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-08-05
War Meeting.

War Meeting.
Agreeable TO notice. meeting was
held at the Court House. to take steps
relatiye to making efforts for the further.
ance OF enlistments. L. w. HART was
called to the chair. and J, RICH appoint
ed Secretary. Messrs WOODWARD, VIII.
Cox and TABOR sp Ike IS to the bee, course
to be pursued. Judge TABOR offered the
following resolution
RESOLVED, that committee of six be
appointed to wait upon the Board of SUI
pervisors, and request them 10 make an
appropriation sufficient TO provide boun-
ty Of from 80 to 100 dollars for each
volunteer enlisling from this county.
The resolution was amended TO make
the committee twelve, and adopted. aud
the meeting appointed the following:
DR.. House Judge Tabor
Edw. Brewer p. Z. Wilcox
I. IL. Bowen G. +. Leavitt
l. W. Hart Z. Scarclitf
J. d. Myers j. S Woodward
j. NJ. Westfall j. NJ. Miller
Mr.. WOODWARD moved that Finance
committee Of three persons be appoin-
ted TO solicit subscriptions 10 assist re
crui.ing Carried.
Mr.. Wilcox. Mr.. SroUr and J. S.
WOODWARD were appointed the com nit
tee.
Remarks were made by DR.. HOUSE,.
Nj. BAKER.
Mr.. Wilcox offered the following
Pesoived. II is the sense Of this meet.
ing. that the Supervisors Of this County
be earnestly requested TO vote nm appro
prialion OF from SO to 100 dollars as a
bounty to be paid to each volunteer re-
quired to make up the quota for this
county.
Remarks were made BY Mr.. Hart, Mr..
Sampson. Mr.. Roszell. Col. Thomas, Mr..
Bowen. Mr.. Noble, Mr.. Jones.
Ii was ordered that the Finance Com
miitee, as soon as possible. provide mu.
sic for Mr.. NOBLE. .Efs
Mr.. JOHNSON strongly favored mass
meeting. and it was voted that a Mass
Meeting be called for next Saturday at
IL o'clock.
A committee Of arrangements Was ap
pointed, consisting of Mr.. Bullsne, Mr..
Roszell and DR.. Hunt.
A committee on music was also ap.
pointed, consisting of Mr.. Bowen, DR..
House and Mr.. Ross. 5ft
On motion adjourned.
A. j. RIcH, Sec'y.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-08-05
A New Thing.

ET WILEY is agent, for this county.
for new and serviceab.e article, viz /:
Metallic Heels and Soles for boots and
shoes. They are made Of alleabls iron,
and can be fitted nicely tOthe boot. and
OF course will last long while. They
must prove great economy to the pub
lie.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-08-05

Attlcd. 81 a r.R 45
e. A man by the name Of CHARLES
HArDEsscnrLp, was killed on Tuesday
last. BY falling from the excursion train
on the Dubuque q Sioux City Railroad.
lie was engaged IN carrying refreshments
through the cars, and just IS be was
leaving the refreshmeni car . sudden
jerk destroyed his equilibrium. The
car Was common freight car, with a
door in the end. and as il had no railing
TO cling to, down he went between the
cars. crushed and mangled. The cars
passing over both legs. cutting them of.
The train was stopped aud the body pick
Cd up. but life was soon extinct. The
accident occurred soon after leaving
DyeD,ille. Mr.. II. is said to have been
very worthy. hard working man. He
leaves wife and several children. who,
We believe. were on the train at the time,
$4,000 were raised on The uain for their
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-08-05
To School Officers!

I have just receiveda few copies Of toe last
! Report Of the Secretary Of the Board Of
Education. for distribution among the school
officers Of the county, and have left them with
the Clerk OF the Board Of Supervisors, who will
deliver one copy 10 the Secretary Of each Dis
trct Township. Copies Of the Educational
Laws Of 1860, can also be obtained at the same
Office
/ wish 10 call the attention Of District See.
rctaries 10 Sec. IS, page % Of the new law
The law did not take effect in time TO make the
provisions Of this Section obligatory during the
current year, but, you will do me a personal ia
yor by complying with its requirements at
your earliest convenience. -
g PIERCE, Go SritiH
July 1sdi, 1863 la2
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-08-05
sHERIFF,s SALE.

SIHEtNIF . IA LIZ.
DY VIRTUE OF Special Execution Is
ID out Of and under the Seal Of the District
Court Of Dubuque County. Iowa, in favor Of
A. Williams. and against the goods and
chattels, lands aud tenements. of L. w Ar
thur, have levied upon the following iescrib-
edpnoperty. viz:
Lots three and four in Block three. in Fargo's
addition 10 the Village Of Independence, Blu.
chanan County, Iowa.
Which property. as above described, I will
offer for sale. at Public Auction, at the door Of
the Shcriff's Office. in the village Of Indepen-
denee ON Saturday the ad DAY of August. A. d.
ls62. at Two o'clock. r NJ. Of said day to the
highest bidder, to satisfy said Execution and
costs.
JOHN NJ. WESTFALL. Sheriff.
Sheriff's Office, Independence. iowa.t
June 9Th, 1861. l5-Iw
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-06-09
New York stock Table.

CORRECTED WEEKLY.
UNITED STATES STOCKS.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-06-09
From, rort Pillow.

ST. LOUIS. June IA special to the Republi-
can, dated Fort Pillow, June ), III A. NJ, says:
The rebels really evacuated this fort Tuesday
night, leaving one mortar and two guns.
The work of destruction has been complete.
The barracks, hospitals, buildings, horse sheds,
forage barges. and three large commissary de-
pots with full stores, were all burned. Over a
dozen heavy guns were left, a part of them
spiked, the balance burst, and carriages burned.
A reconnaissance to Fulton, two miles below,
does not reveal tie enemy there. COmbustibles
are burning at several points, and it is feared
mines are underneath. The Qualifications are
unusually strong. Several heavy guns were
casemated by heavy wood work thrown over
them in form of covers in the river bank, all OF
which were destroyed. No small rms or camp
equipage remains.
The Republicans correspondent says:
From all the information / can gain, there is
no doubt our feet steamed directly on to Mem,
phis. Late refugees from Memphis says SO
Foulkes, of the Avalanche, will be one of the
first to hoist the Federal flag upon the approcE
of the Union flotilla. They say he has preached
secession doctrine under protest for severa
months, and has been twice imprisoned for hi:
fearless denunciations of Confederate authorities
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-06-09
From NEW mexico.

Kansas CRY, June THE Santa Fe mail with
dates 10 the 26th has arrived.
The Texans had reached Messilla with five
pieces of artillery and twenty-seYen wagons. 1t
is said after stopping at Fort Fillmore to rec. nit
their exhausted energy they will continue their
homeward bound march.
Gen. Sibley is reported to be at Fort Bliss, far
in advance of his command, taking care of him
self.
Captain Crapton, who followed the trail of the
enemy's retreat. reports that it bears evidence of
suffering and restitution from one end to the
other. Some remains of men were found in some
places which had not been inferred, while others
partially inferred had been exhumed by wolves
and the flesh devoured.
The ruins ofwagons, ambulances and ~caissons,
clothing and arms, carcasses of mules and horses,
marked the line Of retreat.
Great distress prevailed among the people in
the Territory owing to the partial disbanding of
the volunteers.
Adyices from Fort Craig to the Oath ult. state
that early on the morning of the 23d Capt. Til
ford, who was stationed with thirty-fv or forty
men on the east side of the Rio Grande, seven
miles below Fort Craig, received summons to
surrender to a band of 200 Texans, supposed to
be a struggling guerrilla party of Sibley's COM
mand.
He refused to do so, and Immediately gave
battle and fought three hours, when he retreated
to Fort Craig with the loss of three wounded.
Three of his men were drowned while crossing
the river.
The loss of the Texans is not known.
Two companies of Colorado volunteers were
Immediately sent in pursuit of the Texans.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-06-09
News.

NEW York, June THE steamer Southwich
and Gladiator from Nassau, with cotton, turpen-
tine; &c, had arrived at Liverpool.
The Post says if Davis and Beauregard defeat
the Federals the independence of the South will
be achieved. If they are overcome the South
may be considered vanquishel.
FRANcE-The Paris Patrie denies the rumors
that France intends to Withdraw from Mexico.
The Sumter continued at Gibraltar and the
Tuscarora at Algiers.
Two ships are up for New Orleans at Liver
pool.
1t was reported that NJ. Thouvenal had sent a
letter to the Papal Government that France has
no intention of making any change in the Roman
question.
CAPE RACE, June THE North American
from Liverpool on the Goth ult. via Londonderry
on the 3Oth. was boarded off this point at noon
to day en- route to Quebec.
The defense commission appointed by the
British Government to inquire into iron plated
ships and Notifications have unanimously con-
cluded that the latter must continue to form an
essential feature in the defense of the country.
The Daily News defends Gen. Buffers course
at New Orleans.
The House of Commons inquired into the re
lations between England and the Federals and
COntederates.
The Grand Duke Constantine is appointed Vice
roy to Poland.
The London News says there is nothing what
ever in the proclamation of Gen. Butler to ex-
plain the wrath or justify the indignant criticism
Of rowdy seniimentalists. 1t contains provisions
usual and necessary in such cases and nothing
more. The talk OF coercion and tyranny is ut
terly absurd.
In another article the News reviews with salts
faction what has been done towards emancipation
ana speculates upon what is-to come. 1t looks
upon the mean whine of the South as the great
est difficulty.
The Times replies to an article in the New
York Journal of Commerce as to the hostility to
England which prevails in both sections of the
Union. Ii deeply regrets this hostility and ar
CUES that no willul provocation has been given,
but as to the course which the Journal recon
mends England to pursue to remove this hos
tility the Times points its unreasonablenes and
regrets that il can not be complied with and hopes
that calmer and more reasonable pretensions may
soon prevail.
Mr.. Spence had addressed another communi.
cation to the London Times referring to the tao
tics of the COnfederates. He says it is plainly
useless to continue the war on the principle OF
two men fighting three and a gunboat, hence they
resolve to call in their outlying forces and con.
centrate upon Richmond with the view also OF
falling back thence unless tempted by circum
stances to engage in a general action. The bust
ness of tactics in an unequal waris to exhaust the
strength of the enemy before graphing him in
action. Gen. Halleck at Corinth appears unac
cOuntable. He remains stationary on a GROUND
fertile with fever and there NAV be truth in thu
statement that half of his army is now on the sich
list.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-06-09
state Convention.

JEFFERSON. CnY, June 6-In convention to
day the on Elections reported an or
dinance to enable citizens of this State now in
military service to vote at the coming August
election.
The special committee on the seats of absent
members, reported in favor of e~&pelling Price,
Hatcher, Wright and Turner on
grounds of active rebellion and in favor of sim
ply declaring vacant the seats of Chenault and
Watkins.
1t was moved to strike out the name of Mr..
Watkins for the reason that he had renowned the
rebellion and been pardoned by the President;
but after discussion the motion was lost, as was
also a motion to simply declare the seat of
Wright vacant. The report was adopted.
The petition of 700 citizens of the 4th Senate
rial District asking FOR the expulsion of Prince
l.. Hodgins from the Convention as being un-
worthy TO represent the Union people of that
District. No better evidence of his traitOrous
and conduct was needed, than that he has aided
and abetted the rebellion, and has not dared to
show himself in said District since last Septem-
Der.
Mr.. Hodgins asked foF the appointment of a
Committee to investigate his case, which was
agreed to.
The discussion on the ordinance defining the
qualifications of voters and civil officers was then
renewed, and after several speeches for and
against 1t, the motion of Mr.. Orr, made yester-
day, to strike out the clause DISTINGUISHING per-
sons who have taken up arms against the Gov
eminent, or given aid or encouragement to the
rebellion, was carried-44 against "a, and on mo
ton, the ordinance was recommitted to the Com
mittee.
Mr.. Howell moved to instruct the Committee
to report an ordinance on the basis of his minority
report, namely, d~eferring all elections until the
regular gubernatorial election, now that the dis
franchisin2 clause was rejected. There seemed
to be a majority in favor of this proposition, but
without reaching a vote on the motion, the Con
vention adjourned.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-06-09
Sunday Night Dispatches.
From Memphis.

CAIRO, June S.-The regular packet, Platte
Valley, the first boat through from Memphis, ar
rived here this morning.
Our forces are in possession of Memphis. The
%iotilla, consisting of five g~unboats and eight
rams, left Fort Wright at two o'clock on Thurs
day morning, and finding no distractions at Fort
Randolph, passed on, and at eight O'Clock on
Thursday evening the g%unboats anchored two
miles above Memphis. The rams remained a
short distance above.
A reconnaissance was made, and the enemy's
fleet, consisting of the following: Gen. Vandorn,
flag ship, Gen. Price, Gen. Bragg, Gen. Lowell,
JEFF Thompson, Beauregard, Sumter, and Little
Rebel, were discovered lying near Memphis.
During the night the rebel feet moved down
the river and at daylight were out of sight, but in
half an hour afterwards were seen coming up
formed in line of battle.
Our gunbOats had in the meantime weighed
anchor and followed by several rams moved
slowly towards the rebel feet when a shot from
the Little Rebei from Il riifed gun of long range
fell within a short distance of the gunboat Cairo
which was in advance.
The Cairo replied with a 5roadside, and soon
the engagement became ger eral at long range.
The rams in the mean time advanced, and the
.ebel ram Beauregard, being some distance in
advance, was singled out by the Federal rams
Monarch and Queen of the West, each striving
to be first 20 strike the rebel craft. The Mon
arch succeeded in striking her amidships. almost
cutting her in two, and causing her to fill and
sink Immediately in the channel, directly oppo-
site the city.
At this ~juncture the Little Rebel made a dash
at the Monarch, which by this time was in the
midst of the rebel feet, but by a skillful move
ment Of the Pilot of the latter she dropped out of
the way, and the blow intended for her struck the
rebel boat Gen. Price. taking away her wheel
making it necessary for her to run ashore, where
she went.
A shot which, unfortunately for the rebels,
struck the boat Gen. Lowell and rendered her un-
manageable. Immediately after she was run
down by the Queen of the West.
A broadside from the Benton took effect on
the sides of the JEFF. Thompson, which ran
ashore in flames and burned to the waters edge.
-Four rebel boats having been disabled, the re.
mainder Of their feet retreated down the river
pursued by our boats, firing as they advanced, re.
sulting in the capture Of the Sumter, Bragg and
Little Rebel, which had been abandoned by mos
of their crews.
Captain Montgomery, the flag officer, and mos
OF the officers and men succeeded in making theiI
escape to the woods on the Arkansas shore.
The Federal ram Lancaster was struck by the
Beauregard early in the engagement. and was
slightly disabled