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The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-01-28
SYRACUSE, Mo, Jan. 30, 1862.

FRIEND Rich All is quiet with the
Fifth as yet. That magnificent forward
movement, looked for so eagerly, has not
been ordered vet. cannot think that
the Fifth will be excluded when the day
arrives, but there is no confidence among
the soldiers that 1t ever will arrive. If
military editors can bring the war to
close by their bombastic harangues, it is
all right. If it is not closed by legisla-
ton, thousands poor soldiers must lay
down their lives yet. There is often a
remark made that there are more who
die of sickness than on the battle field.
From my own observation | can certify
to the veraci!y Of this statement Let
one visit the graveyard at this place
the long rows of new graves will attest
the fact. Could those fond mothers, who
have near and dear ones in the army, be-
hold the deserted look of this graveyard,
| fear they would censure the officers
more generally than they have done here
tofore. Even the slightest pretence of a
funeral ceremony is not observed in most
cases, but the soldier is borne silently TO
the grave by his comrades. The hospit-
ais here and at Centerville have been Sc :
verely criticized, but it has been to little
purpose, judging from their present con-
dition. The word hospital fairly makes
one shudder. None will submit 10 90
there, only as a last resort. The sick
IN this place are mostly from the Indiana
regiments. There are comparatively few
from this regiment, at least of those here,
numbering only three companies. am
assured that at Boonville there is more
sickness. | hear that Company (. has
only 25 men reported for duty. Here
we are still living in Fremonts tents, in
which we have constructed sod chin
peys, which make them very comforta
bic. A cracker barrel forms the top OF
the chimney. which not unfrequently
takes ire and routs the inmates pell NELL.
The Colonel keeps no guard around US,
and gives the boys the privilege of 60
ing where they please SO long as they
behave themselves. Many Of them have
formed acquaintance with the beautiful
ladies forming the elite Of society here,
but who might be too dark for the fancy
Of northern dandes Poor soldiers !!
how they will hate TO leave these loved
ones when the order to march will come.
The drums are beating for roll call an in
lmation that | must close. do not
wish to keep a light after taps, on ac-
count Of our AdJulant, who never sleeps
ill he sees every light extinguished.
Yours truly,
S. A. REED.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-01-28
Inaugural Address.

re- We publish, this week, the Inau
gural Address Of Governor KIRKwooD
and invite for it careful perusal. 1t is
certainly an admirable paper, and will
enhance the Governors already enviab!e
reputation for ability. Its treatment oil
the rebellion and the conduct of the wal
is marked BY good taste and good tenn
per, anl his views will certainly be en-
dorsed by the large mass Of the people
Of the STATE, and Of the loyal States. We
believe Iowa has never had an officer oil
superior qualifications TO the present ex
crutive.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-01-28
The Cairo Expedition.

E- The Expedition in three columns
which left the neighborhood of Cairo,
returned in day or two afterwards with
out casualty. They were simply recon
noisance in force, with view TO ascer
tain the nature Of the country, and the
obstacles to be encountered in march to
Columbus. The expedition, it is said,
was entirely successful in this object, 60
ing within few miles of Columbus, and
thoroughly exploring the country between
Paducah and that point. The Mississ-
ippi Expedition is said to be far from
complete, both as to its land and naval
forces and material. Still, troops are now
being pushed southwark from st. Louis,
and all possible preparations made
The Somerset affair has put renewed life
into the troops, and they will greet with
enthusiasm the word "ready" The
country, too. will gladly hear the word
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-01-28

lie In the organization Of the Legis-
lature, both of our Representatives have
been honored with excellent positions on
the Committees. Senator HASTINGS is
chairman of the committee on County
Boundaries, and is also on the committee
on Schools and Universities, and that oil
interpretations.
Mr.. LAKE has the responsible position
of chairman of the Committee on Fedora
Relations, and is also on the Judiciary
and Printing Committees. On his mo
ton new standing committee on Police
Regulations was appointed, on which he
is also placed.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-01-28
WHEAT BRAN I,
For Sale by the
TON OR HUNDRED,
BY T. H. BOWEN,
AT the old Stone Store, on the west side of tho
River.
sIIERIFF.S SALE.

DY VIRTUE OF AN EXECUTION IS-
ID sued out Of and under the seal of the Dis
trict Court of Buchanan County, Iowa, in favor
of CHARLES w. CUMMINGS, and against
the goods and chattes, of the estate of Charles
o. Hagan, deceased, in hands of John D. Jen-
nings. Administrator de bonis non of the said es-
tate, have levied upon the following describ
ed property. viz:
Two promissory notes for one hundred and
twenty five dollars each. Said notes bearing
date Of February 18th, 1858, and due in six
and nine months after date, with use Said
notes executed by B. S. Rider, and Robert
Plane as the property of said estate. Said
levy subject to an Attorneys lien to the amount
of twenty dollars.
Which property. as above described, l will
offer for SALE at Public Auction, at the door of
the Sheriff s Office, in the village of Indepen-
dence, on Saturday, the 18th day of February.
1862, at 2 o'clock, P. NJ. of said day, to the
highest bidder, to satisfy said execution and
costs. MELVIN GfLLETT, SHERIFF.
BY j. M. WEsrFALL, Deputy.
Sherff's Office, Independence, Iowa,l
Jan'y. 81 1862. 45-2w
c. F. Leayitt Atty.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-01-28
The Legislature.

Efs- We have no room for detailed
report Of the doings o: our legislature,
which has now fairly got to work.
Anon. the bills Introduced are the fol
lowing:
A bill providing for the payment of taxes in
notes of State Bank of Iowa and United States
Treasury notes.
A bill to confer on County Courts civil and
criminal jurisdiction in certain cases
a bill to prevent stock from running ut large.
A bill substituting license law for the pres :
ent prohiblory law.
1 bill e&emptng sheep from taxation.
Mr. Lake has presented a Game Law and a
Law relative to partition fences.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-01-28

CINCINNATI, Jan. 2O.-Heavy rains
have prevailed since Saturday night and
the river here is fifty one feet, and rising
at the rate Of three inches per hour
There is FIVE feet of water on the first
floor of buildings fronting on the river.
All the tributaries above are pouring out
at flood height.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-01-28

G. L. Kellogg. OF Garden Grove, De-
catur Co., has Merino Buck one year
old last July, which weighed last month
one hundred and eighty pounds His
sre's fleece of one years growth, shorn
last spring, weighed t,centy three pounds
and a quarter
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-01-28

A little boy OF ten years. who had been
in the habit Of RECALLING himselfon popp-
ed or parohed corn, during the first beau
tiful fall of large feathery snow, went
running to his father, exclaiming Il
know what snow is. papa" What my
son - I" II is popped water"
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-01-28
SHERIrF's SALE.

DY VIRTUE of an Execution issued out of
ID and under the Seal Of the District Court
of Buchanan County, Iowa, in favor OF Merton.
Jewett d Buzbee. and against the goods and
chattels, lands and tenements, OF George Z.
Heath, | have levied upon the following de-
scribed property, viz
The southwest quarter of the northeast quar-
ter, and the northwest quarter Of the southeast
quarter Of section three. township eighty seven
range eight west.
Which property, as above described, viii
offer for sale, at Public Auction, at the door Of
the Sheriff 8 Office, in the village Of Indepen-
dence. on Saturday, the 22d dag Of February, A.
d. 1862. at Two o'clock, L. NJ. of said day. to
the highest bidder, to satisfy said execution
and costs.
MELVIN GILLETT. SHEsirr.
Sheriff 8 Office. Independence, Iowa.
Jan. 20. 1862 y HAw
THOMAS ABBOTT, Atty for Plaintiff
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-01-28

EB- Nothing whatever, of definite
nature has yet been heard from the Burn.
SIDE expedition. A report from South
ern sources speaks of the fleet as having
been seen inside of Pamlico Sound
Whether there was truth in this or not,
we shall probably soon learn.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-01-28

n. IL SwAYNE of Columbus, Ohio,
said TO be the ablest lawyer at the Ohio
bar, has been appointed to the supreme
bench, 10 ill the vacancy accustomed by
the death Of Judge MCLEAN.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-01-28

General Curtis, of Iowa, has been as
signed the command of the District
South of the Usage and West of the
Maromee rivers.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-01-28

Brig. Gen. L. J. Mexican, Linn coun-
ty. this State, is now in command of the
Western Department Of Missouri, with
his headquarters Al Jefferson City.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-01-28

The Cincinnati Enquirer says that a
Mrs Timothy Bradley, of Trumbull Co,
Ohio, recently gave birth to eight child
zen, three boys and five girls.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-01-28

If Hollands Balsamic Cordial will
not cure, in the last stages Of Consump-
ton. We know from experience that il af-
fords Great relief
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-01-28
w II. BARTON,

COUNTY JUDGE
r 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. If.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-01-28

BUTTER, EGGS, LARD, TALLOW.
For Sale by
T. H. BOWEN,
At the Old Stone Store on the west side, indie
pendence, Iowa.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-01-28
Our Representatives.

Independence, Jan. 90, 1862.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1862-02-13

family ties marshalled brother against brother.
and arrayed father against son, in the work Of
devastation and blnolshcd.
And, whereas. Whilst it has been waged for
nearly a twelve month, for the avowed purpose
of reuniting the country, and restoring peace,
these objects are to day more distant and less
likely of attainment than at its commencement;
therefore,
Reso1red by the Senate and House Of Delegates
Of Maryland, That our Senators and Rcpresen.
tatives, at Washington, be requested to urge
upon the Federal Administration an immediate
cessation of hostilites and an offer to negotiate
with all disaffected States, for the peaceabe set
Element of their grievances;
Which were read the first time, and referred
to the Committee on Federal Relations.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1862-02-13
From the Richmond Dispatch, February T.
The Steamer st. Nicholas In Court.


Confederate States District COURT Judge
Halyburton's Court was in session yesterday.
In the case against Louisiana Redd, to sequester
the property of William j. and L. r. Holiday,
alien enemies, it was ordered that the defendant
pay into the Bank Of Commerce, at Fredericks-
burg, $780,, due by her to them: In the adj
miralty case Of George N, Hoins ct al. against
the steamer ST. Nicholas, her cargo, tackle and
apparel, the Marshal reported that he had placed
the amount of sale of vessel, &c. 1918, 924 73l,
in bank, to the credit Of the cause. Ordered
that the claims Of John Hamilton, as owner of
part of the cargo, be referred to William F.
Watson, commissioner, to take proof and report.
The Judge directed that1an order should be
entered that on every notice issued hereafter
upon petition filed in pursuance of the pro-
yisions Of the sixth section Of the Sequestration
act, approved on the soth day Of August, 1861,
the clerk Of this Court shall make the following
endorsement, or an endorsements TO the follow
ing effect. to- wit: "The party upon whom this
notice may be served is hereby restrained and
prohibited from transferring OF disposing of the
property mentioned in the petition. Of which a
copy accompanies the notice, or from PARTING
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1862-02-13
THE MARKETS.
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BA.TlMoRE. Feb. II. 1862.

GsAIs.-Vheaf was in moderate demand. There
were some 3, 900 bushels at market to-day Sales Of
white at l2Oal 80 cts for inferior TO medium Ilaaf53
Cts for fair good aud l55al60 cts. for choice Sred
l33al3S cts for fair to prime per bushel. =:
Cdrn.-Of Corn q, 0OO bushels were offered, and
white under fair demand, improved . :ctS: ptr
bushel selling at 65a70cts fos faf 70 prsme yellow
at 57a6O Cts for good to prime per bushel. -;
) Oats.-Maryiand sold at 42a43 cts.
Rye.-Of Rye we quote Maryland at 70a73 cts:..
TosAcco:-The market for Leaf Tobacco consir,-
ues very inactive, and we hear Of no sales of mo-
nent There has been no Maryland here this week.
The inspections Of the. week 81 hhds. Mary
land and los Ohio total rs hhds ~
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1862-02-13

The Maryland Legislature has before ii
several bills and much consideration On the sub
jsc. Of fugitive slaves escaping into the Camps
We opine that no act or ordinance Of State L.
gistasure will avai! much in the present state Of
affairs. at is not much use TO pray Tor rain
while the wind is at the ives" IS the old preach
er said during the drought.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1862-02-13
THE.!TIMES.
PORT TOBACCO. MD.
THURSDAY Morning, February Is, 1852
D%"Use is second nature" saith the provert

D@-"Use is second nature" saith the proverb
and one may we'll believe in the truth Of the
adage, when he considers the great stir and
wonder over the oath Of allegiance when FIRST
introduced and the little talk on the subject now
that-it has become as common as our daily
meals. The order now stands upon the book
nf fate, we are informed. that all who pass from
St. Mary's or Charles to Washington mus. OBJ
t..iu leave to do 80 from those H. authority
And a prerequisite to this is the oath Of aHegi-
ancc. TO this, however, no objection was urged
unit, the change in the oath, nor indeed was
the oath till then considered sine qua non.
No man who possessed honesty of sentiment
objected to swearing Go support, protect and
defend the Constitution and Government Of the
United States as established by the: Constitution
and L1ws:" but when the words in italic were
espunged and in lieu thereof were inserted "any
ordinance or resolution of State Legislature or
Convention to the contrary notwithstanding"
then indeed was the inquiry naturally and pro-
pcrly made, why is this? That this is intended
as a,death blow to State rights uone can doubt,
ut the same time re must most respectfully
suggest that had this idea been carried out all
along and were it now instituted in the loyal ~
States touching the fugitive slave law and article
~, section 2, subsection Of the Constitution,
it would have a hundred fold more weight in
crushing this rebellion" than the administsa-
ton Of such oaths to men, women and children
tnegroes excepted) Of Charles and St. Mary's
c,unties We Of Charles and St. Mary's are
violating no law, have violated no law, are de-
sirous Of violating NO law, yet these of the
loyal" States bid open defiance with IMMUNITY
aud are lauded therefor We must take the
oath Of allegiance before we can travel from
home to visit friend or transact our Legitimate
business, while they are permitted to live on in
open defiance Of law and no oath or pass requir-
ed of them. This is truly making fish Of one
and flesh Of another. Their sin is in acts; hence
no punishment; ours in geographical position,
hence our Punishment. The powers that be
seem to have forgotten the maxim Of Pope:
"---- this world tits true -
Was made for Cesar, but for Titus too"
But all this aside. We really think course
here pursued of administering the oath Of ale
glance to everybody renders the thing 50 COM
mon that it loses soon all its solsnnity and force
TO use common expression, 'it is running the
thing in the ground
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1862-02-13

ments is explained thus: So 's:ls -
"Then arose the question whether to defend
or evacuate the place. Suppose we could have
held itrasainst the superior force attacking In
a te,o days ace s0ould hare been starred out; and
if, with their battery, which commanded the
landing, they had injured the boat, escape aco,.d
hare been impossible, and Surrender inevitable
Again, by taking Mill Springs in oar rear. which
could have been done with small force, retreat
at any time would have been cut, off; and it
would have been vain to think of cutting way
out in front, because, without rations, the army
would have been precipitated into barren
country unable to afford any subsistence what
ever. To prevent these straits an immediate
crossing Of the river during the night was neces-
sary, and as time permitted only to cross the
men, baggage, camp equippage, wagons, horses
and artillery had to be left-a great sacrifice, but
not to be estimated in the balance with saving
the army. This bold and mastery movement
was accomplished on this night, and the next
morning saw our army on the south of the
Cumberland, and the enemy in Camp Beech
Grove.
'.The crossing was effected during the night
by the aid of the steamboat Noble Ellis, which
had before assembled the river with supplies, and
which was efficiently commanded in this occa-
sion by Capt. Speller, of the cavalry.
"The river crossed. it was necessary to move
somewhere in search of provisions and forage.
If no enemy had appeared, the quitting of this
portion of Kentucky had been gravely consid-
cred and almost determined upon, and in few
days would have been compelled. 1t was i'm
possible to move further into Kentucky from
the barrenness of the mountains between that
point and the Blue Grass and all the counties
on the left and right and the northern counties
of East Tennessee were too poor to support the
army one day. With vastly superior force
attacking, the movement to the Cumberland
river at Gainshoro', point Of supply, was pre-
cpitated-and to this Gen.. Crittenden is NOV
ing with short days Marches
Major Henry NJ. r. Fogg. aide-de-camp to
Zoilicoffer, was wounded in the battle-t was
supposed slightly-but has since died. Lieut..
C. B. Shields, another member of the Generals
staff, is said to have been killed by his side. In
addition to these are the names Of Capt Dod-
son, of the Hermitage Guards, Lieut. Peyton,
Of the Hickory Guards, Sergeant Gray, of the
Sewanee Rifles, and Lieut.. Col. Carter. Among
the wounded we notice the names Of several
celonels.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1862-02-13

s SENATOR cowAs TAKES THE 7Loos. = :
Senator Cowan again took the Roor, and de-
cfared that he would vote to retain him, because
he couldenot lay his hand ON his heart and saw
that he thought Mr.. Bright was a traitor; that
he had his conscience to answer, and would salts
fy himself, and take the consequences.
THE EXCITEMENT INCREASES.
1t was now growing dark, butathe, crowds
remained undimnished and the interestincreased.
Carl Schurz, who had just returned;S took a seat
near the door, and was greeted BY many meu1-
bers and Senators. ,. =.
SENATOR N DOUGAIL TAKES THE FLOOR
Senator McDougall, Of California, took: tie
floor to make speech, but. the interest then
seemed to flag, and a buzz seemed to run through
the floor and the galleries. He spoke but few
minutes.
SENATOR WILEY.
Senator Wiley, Of Virginia. who has been
doubtful all along, then rose, attention wasdrawu
to him, and the house Quoted down. It was
soon found that he was going to vote for Mr..
Bright's retention. Though he was not satisfied
with the explanation of the Senator, he would
give him the benefit of doubt that he might
be innocent when he wrote it. 80
Vice President Hamlin announced that the
vote would be taken on the resolution expelling
Senator Bright. All was in moment hushed;
people leaned forward in the galleries Senators
turned their attention to the Clerk, as be called
Anthony"
"Aye!' came in prompt response. +:
.1"Bayard."> =.
No answer for second. Bayard was walk
ing across the Hail., and stopping Suddenly,
asked What is this p -,
Mr.. Ham(in.--"On the resolution expelling
Mr.. Bright" .sa'.. -
"No! he gruf1y answered. - &c
Mr.. Bright was called. NoAnssxer. ...s.e -
Every man then answered, down to Senator
Lane. No answer from Senators Me- ougall or
Simmons. Senator Wiley hesitated j moment,
and then family answered sNo. Senator
Watkins, of Missouri, the last man, voted AYE
loudly. 1t was now footed up 80 for to II
A page flew rapidly across the room. and =
member comes in, and, catching the eye Of thu
Clerk, asks to be called.
''McDougall ?" ."Aye."' -.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS 2" aye"
And Nj. Bright stands on the outside Of the
lobby, tried and convicted traitor.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1862-02-13

I@Everybody is on the qui rise for. tho
turning up of the Burnside expedition. Most
likely the vessels which found the beach during
the gale have had the most remarkable turn up.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1862-02-13

a9Why is it, that in a certain regiment
near Budd's Ferry, if white man enters with
in the line hc is Immediately greeted with
Niger driver" "nigger hunter put him
oat," anil such like? Is it the lack of good
manners, or is it that this is the great depot Of
runaway negroes9 II So does the Government
at Washington know n7 A number Of negroes
in Charles count eve left their homes and
owners and are now concealed in the camps
Their owners are ipsulted and maltreated if
they pretend to look them up, and there scarce
ly remains chance Of recovering Them Is the
Government aware Of .his?- We want TO
lpow ... .....-
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1862-02-13
MARRIED.

On the 9Th inst, at the residence of the bride's
father, by the Rev. Mr.. vicENAEzA, JOHN q. =.
MCCARTHY, Esq. and Miss KATE G. HUNT,
both of this county.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1862-02-13

TOBACCO INsPEcroRs.-Goyerno Bradford
sent to the Senate on Saturday last Int Of
nominations for 6tats; officers. Among the
nsuHnatsous are the following for Tobacco In
spectors :-J. T. Perkins, Of Prince Georges,
.Iarnes Turner, OF Anne A,nndel, P. Griffith, Of
Montgomery, W. Welsh and }. Morehead Of
Baltimore city.