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The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-02-25
Eight Great Blunders.

We give below an article from the col
umns Of the Religious Herald, a 'Bap,is
paper Of Richmond, Va. 1t shows sc
much more GOODNESS ofjudgment. can dor
Of mind, than we are in the habit offind
ing in our Southern exchanges that we
deem it worthy Of special notice. 1t says
the South has made at least eight grea
blunders, and enumerates them as fol
lows
/. In firing upon Fort Sumter.
9. In believing there would be divi
ded North and an apathetic Federal Gov.
ernment.
8. In believing that they would have
the hearty sympathies Of Europe.
4. In believing that the bonds of their
Confederacy would readily be taken in
Europe.
5. La believing that the military pow.
er Of the North would be directed in a
crusade against slavery, rather than en-
ployed for the overthrow OF treason, and
the establishment of the Union and the
Constitution.
6. In believing that Northern courage
and physique were no match for South.
err, or that in battle one Southerner
equalled FIVE Yankees.
Z. In believing that the flag of the
Cotton Oligarchy would wave above the
Capitol at Washington, aud the roll oil
slaves be called on Bunker Hill.
8. In believing that the fancied ON.
impotence of cotton would dominate the
commerce Of the world
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-02-25

Canada Is the great forest OF England
Great Britain and Ireland import annual.
ly some q 600. 600 cubic feet. or $40
900 loads of Canada pine timber, The
greater part of which is manufactured on
The Ottowa river and lis tributaries. The
operations OF this manufacture extend
over upward Of 1900 square miles. and
give employment 10 over 10000 men
out there are, perhaps. but Few in Eng.
land who have more than The most misty
conception of the way an which the ri.
ants OF the forest are subjected 10 the do
minion of man.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-02-25
senetrp.
The Game Of Life.
A HoMILY-BY JOHN q. SAKE.


There's game much in fashion, think it's
called Euchre
Though I've never played it for pleasure or lu-
cre)
In which, when the cards are in certain condi-
tons,
The players appear to have changed their posi-.
tons,
And one of them cries in confident tone,
:" Think may venture 10 go it alone ~
bards,
moral to draw from the skirmish at cards,
And to fancy he finds in the trivial strife
Some excellent hints for the battle of Life
Where--whether the prize be a ribbon or
throne
The winner is he who can 90 it alone 7"
When great Galileo proclaimed that the world
In regular orbit was ceaseessly whirled,
And got-not a convert-for all of his pains,
But only dersion and prison and chains,
1t moves, for all that 20 was his answering Q
For he knew, like the Earth, he could go it
alone !"
When KEEPER, with intellect piercing afar,
Discovered the laws of each planet and star,
And doctors, who ought to have lauded his
name,
Deridcd his learning, and blackened his fame
" can ,cait - he replied, till the truth you
shall own -
For he felt in his heart he could go it alone p
Alas for the player who idly depends,
In the struggle of life, upon kindred or friends
Whatever the value of blessings like these,
They can never atone for inglorious ease,
Ncr comfort the coward who finds with q
groan,
That his crutches have left him "to 20 it
alone %
There's something, no doubt, in the hand you
may hold;
Health, family, culture, wit, beauty and gold
The unfortunate owner may fairly regard
As each in its way, a most excellent card
Yet the game may be lost, with all these for
your own,
Unless you've the courage to ego it alone!"
In battle or business, whatever the game,
In law or in love, it is ever the same
In the struggle for power, or the scramble for
pelf,
Let this be our motto" Rely on yourseJ"
For whether the prize be ribbon or throne.
The victor is he who can go it alone |"
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-02-25
MARRIED Hrs NURSE Georoa Pans,

MARRIED Hrs NURSE George Pease,
one OF The most worthy of the gallan,
young men who went from this county
with the Lincoln Guards, had the misfor
tune, in the early part Of September, 10
lnJure his foot SO seriously that he was
sent to the hospital at St. Louis for re
covery. His nurse, a Florence Might.
ingale in spirit, proved to be an old
sweetheart whom George had known and
loved in former years in Wisconsin /; and
SO we'll did she care for the disabled sol
der. that he has since taken her as n
nurse and companion for life. George
as a soldier, and his wife as minislerino
Angel OF Mercy. will follow the fortunes
of the arms TO the close Of the war. and
may God protect them both 10 the end OF
the fearful journey Nsw Hampton
{ Iosa) Courier.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-02-25

TnE TRUE PosIrIoS.-A Des Moines
correspondent of the keokuk Gote Cits
writes:
c. G. Cole, Esq, who was the Demo
cratic canidaie for Congress against Col
Curtis, delivered lecture here. an even.
'ng or two since. which is spoken OF with
appreciation. His subject was The
True Position" and lie spoke at length
OF the principles upon which this wa,
should be prosecuted. He said that this
Government must be sustained M every
cost, and with every means al our hands
that our army should not be permitted ,o
return fugitive slaves. but should %
straight forward to the work. and, il in
doing SO, slavery be destroyed. the Lord
be praised" Well spoken, and like \
patriot and \ man Of sense
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-02-25

LOUISVILLE, Feb Is, 1862.-The fol.
lowing dispatch has been sent by Gen.
Buell. TO Gen Mcclellan
LOUISVILLE, Feb. l5.-To Najor Ne.
Clelian = Muchell's Division, by fore.
ed march, reached the river at Bowling
Green to day, making bridge TO cross
the river. The enemy burned the brid ge
at l O'Clock in the morning, and were
evacuating the place when he arrived.
lSignedI D. c. BUELL.. Brig Gen.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-02-25

quaintance 1t was great relief to me
to fnd that was looking about as usual,
and there were no visible symptoms of
an immediate change for the worse. My
hair was no redder; there were no more
freckles on my forehead, nor was my
mouth larger, than it had been since l
first began to peep into the mirror. And
being satisfied that there might be worse.
looking people in the world. 1 tried to
dismiss the subject from my mind. But
cannot, and every time think Of it, I
am obliged to laugh in spite Of my ef-
forts to keep serious.
| have lost the glorious opportunity OF
becoming immortalized by the pen of
Daisy Hawthorne, and more than this
have incurred her lasting displeasure.
Yet from the hum-drum obscurity ofmy
corner Of existence, can still read her
splendid articles in the Warren County
Sun Dial, and console myself with the
reflection that il is far better to remain
unknown than to be caricatured as the
ugliest young lady in the civilized world
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-02-25

The number OF vessels seized at New
ork under The coniiscalion act. as be.
ing owned wholly or in part by citizens
OF disloyal States, sninely -one ofwhich
number fifteen have been DISCHARGED
twenty-five condemned and sold. and q
me hity-tour remaining to be adjudca.
ted upon, number have been allowed
to complete their voyages under bond,
TO return within specified time
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-02-25
JED LAKE.

4 TToRNEY & COUNSELOR AT LAW.
"A Land and General Agent, Independence,
1swa. Will give prompt attention to all pro
'essional busine entrusted to his care. Money
loaned and investments made on reasonable
terms. Office on Main street over VIM. G. Nor.
ris's Jewelry Store
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-02-25
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,
Conveyancing, &c.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-02-25
GAMES yAMisoS.
A. d. WIS
JAMESON & LEWIS.

A TTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT
~ Law and Notaries Public, will practice
in the several Courts of this State, will give
strict attention to securing claims, making and
ing titles, and all other business entrusted to
them professionally. [3-2ltf]
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-02-25
III. c. IIEMENWAY,

4 TTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT
"A LAW, Independence, Buchanan County,
Iowa. Office in Wicoxs Block.
Will practice in the Courts of Buchanan
and adjoining Counties, and attend promptly
70 all business connected with his profession
Aug l3, 1861. lv
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-02-25
JOHN q. HOUSE. M ID

DHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. Office,
l. over p. c. Wilcox's Store Residence,
Green Street, I'd house below Walnut, north
side, Qormer residence Of d. S. Dunham) In
dependence, Iowa.
August 9th, 1861. lv
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-02-25
w. CHANDLER.

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE OFFICE
q over Keller d Burpee's Furniture Ware
Rooms, Independence, Iowa.
Feb 26, 1861.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-02-25

CUMBERLAND, Nh Feb. 5-The ex
pected movement has taken place and
Gen. Lander, by a forced march or
Thursday 18th, surprised and routed Z
rebel force at Bloomley Gap in Hamp
shire county, killing 13 and capturin 9
20 prisoners, of which IL are commits
stoned officers. Gen. Lander headed he
lst Va. Cavalry, and led the attack il
person. Our forces lost two men, and
had six horses killed. The blow is {
heavy one on the rebel force in this reg
ion, and clears Lander's Department
opening The Baltimore ard Ohio Rail.
road to Hancock again. This time to b,
kept open.
A portion Of Gen. Lander's command
comprising the brigade of Col. Dunning
OF the 9th Ohio, has occupied Moorefeld
the principal town in Hardy county. on
the south branch of the river, and cap.
tured. among other rebel stores, abou
$50 beeves.
Gen. Lander again presses his resig
nation from i'll health aud requests 10 be
relieved of his command.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-02-25
Miss JERUsHA HIGoISs
4" DAISY HAWTHORNE.

| hurried to rinse my hands, brush
my hair, and remove my huge check
apron, and then went into the room where
the lady was waiting, trying TO Ieel i'm
pressed with the inferiority of my nature
Miss Higgins had struck an attitude OF
the sofa that was highly imposing. Hel
fur cape was unlastened, and thrown
back from her matchless throat, and she
swung her blue opera hood by the strings
with conscious grace that was amusing
TO witness. Her bright golden hair was
combed so far back from her forehead
that it at once suggested the idea tha,
her brains were being pulled out by the
roots, while the wide dilation of her pale
grey eyes. and the compression of her
thin lips, denoted that she was deep in a
literary revere. She started up with a
sigh, and pointed to an ottoman near her
feet, saying in low voice
BE seated. Miss Weaver"
! declined taking such low position,
and drew chair for myself near the So
ia, with the usual compliments of the
day. Miss Higgins nodded, and waving
her hand. said. with an air of authority !:
81 must necessarily be brief, rs time
is precious. and my errand mos, i'm
portant one."
:" / shall be happy to listen to any.
thing you may wish to say" returned J.,
as she paused, and surveyed my features
critically.
The lady commenced speaking in the
tone young ACTRESS would assume at her
first rehearsal
:" Katherine Weaver, you are very
plain. Nature has given you no face of
unrivaled symmetry no form Of sylph-
like gracefulness, or voice like the sigh
ofa summer zephyr wandering amidst
brilliant exoiics and psrfumed flowers,
but she has bestowed on you that which
no one can take away--s heart"
Il hope SO, remarked /, quietly. She
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-02-25
L, w. HART,

A TTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT
"A LAW, Independence, Buchanan Coun-
~, Iowa.
Will give strict attention to all business en-
trusted to his care Office in the Second Story
Of ALIENS BLOCK, near the bridge.
Any and all business pertaining in any way
to Lands or q land lusiness, promptly attend
ed to. Novelty
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-02-25
CARTER HOUSE.

7 Ohm L. WILCOX, formerly Of the Amer.
e loan Hotel, having leased the above house,
would return his thanks TO the public for the
liberal patronage formerly bestowed, and would
be hoppy to welcome all his old friends at the
Garter House, Maine ST., Cedar Falls, Iowa.
Stages leave this house daily for tho North
South and West
Cedar Falls, July 25. 1861
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-02-25
DIR. II. II. HUNT.

OFFERS HIS PROFESSIONAL SERv.
" ices to the citizens Of Independence and
surrounding country. Office on Main Street,
in Union Block, with W. G. Morris, where
or at his Residence, on Court Street, opposite
O. II. Leavitts--he will answer calls at all
hours of the day or night. [apl459-ly
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-02-25


splendid articles in the Warren County
Sun Dial, and console myself with the
reflection that ii is far better to remain
unknown than to be caricatured as the
ugliest young lady in the civilized world.
---.O.-.
From the Chicago Journal.
Arrest Of an Agent of JEFF. Davis at Chi.
cagO.-Seizure Of 100000 of Rebel
Scrip, Private Papers, &C.
A man named Hendricks, who has
been in this city for some three weeks
past, waiting for the finishing of engra-
wings Of plates Of $50 and SlOO bills Of
the Confederate States" scrip. which
he had ordered Of one Of our enpravers,
his pretense being that he was counter
feitlng the scrip for the purpose of food
ing the South with bogus currency in or
der to annoy and injure the rebels, was
arrested by the agent Of the State depart.
ment Of the United States Government
on Saturday, on the charge of treason,
and Immediately put on his passage east
ward, for Fort Lafayette, in charge of an
officer.
The Government agent at this city got
on the track of this man Hendricks.
when he first arrived here. and ascer-
tanned his business, who he was, and all
about him, and from evidence discover.
ed here, taken in connection with facts
known at Washington, it was rendered
certain that he was an authorized oosn,
OF the Rebel Government, sent here TO
have the scrip engraved and printed, for
lack of the facilities for executing the
work properly at the South. The agent
spotted F." him, and waited till the plates
were engraved and ffty-three hundred
thousand dollars of them printed, and
'nen made the arrest, and seized the
plates, the scrip and eight sample bills of
the genuine scrip, of the 3" Confederate
States,' of the denominations of 500
$50, SO and SIS.
Hendricks is a young man. good look.
ing' and smart as n steel trap :" but
with all his shrewdness and sharpness.
the live men who have the Govern ment's
affairs under their vigilance in this ci.v
assisted by certain of our wide awake de.
teclives, were too much for him. He
was clrcumvenled and a more astonisb.
ed individual was never seen than be was
when he discovered that he was caught
and Gagged. Hendricks belongs in Mem,
phls. where he owns drug store, and is
young man about s5 years of age, dark
complexion. slight of form, we'll dressed,
well formed head. prominen, forehead,
but evidently head and heart full OF
treason
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-02-25
Written for the Guardian
KATHERINE WEAYER'S JOURNAL,
LEAF NO. TWO.
By MRS. EMMA EGGLEsoS.

LEAF NO. TWO.
JAN. 7th
We have another authoress at Stony
Hill--a real live authoress, who occupies
a residence on one of the back streets,
and has named it Violet Hall.
She called on me yesterday. and this
IS why neglected to write in my journ-
al. |, was ten o'clock in the forenoon.
and | was moulding bread in the pantry
when she knocked at the front door. NV
youngest sister showed her into the sit.
ting room, and then brought me a glossy
white card, on which was printed in fan
cful hourishes =
Miss JERusuA HtGoISs
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-02-25
BUSINESS CARDS.
w. II. BARTON,

w. g. DOMAIN,
A TTORNEY l. COUNSELOR AT LAW,
IA Land and General Agent and Notary
Public. Office, over Morris's Jewelry Store,
independence, Iowa.
Is prepared to attend with promptness to all
business pertaining to his Profession. Especial
attention given to Collecting, Conveyancine
Paying taxes, Examining titles, dc. je6- 81
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-03-21
DuEls.

ATTKiS IN s.n francisco, CAL ou 1u-sd,y JAs. 81,
,rner Assn. vile OF Jarles AAen, native o. Ayrshire
&C u and, aged ~ yssls.
BEhDIER-ln 0gorilc Cal, Wetrssdsy Jan. - aged
- -orIf. D. Bender native OF Poasr. fru'sls.
BnUMkGlm--iu San Francisco. Ca. FRIDAY, reb. :,
Henry De VIII second Of hsi and Ctsosts l.. Burma
.n native Of Ses.io., =god ,ess, months snd day
BROWi-In Pesnnis CAL on Thursday jan - DR.. :. W.
Brown. formerly Of Hartford. Com.
DILLER--In lila ety Wednesday. MsTsh H. May vile
,ft.sucis Bror. ~ the fsth year Of hes $50.
CrEClERn this city. en- Wednesday. Mach 49, Eissesh
C.sgln wife Of joseph CgeJsT aged u years m9s'h sa
GcAys
CARP INTER- 80 Al pi-.y HIN. Shasta County Ca; On
Wednesday, jan - Citation ChTpenseT.a native o. heH
tn-hy eyed suou. 70 yaals.
CaAsE-At Sawyer, Bar S.nou River, Gel. on "sa-es
Asy. Jan. 4. a. Chns. aged yeas and mon ~ NJ.
lrI Of James w. AMI FISHER Chase formerly o. ose -,
DOWD-lu San franalsco. C,l on Monday '"h w.
H. Dowd, a usiire OF foi. Edward, NJ j. :,
DEIRfNg-Ir Taolumns County, tsL on ssIsnyi,i. ana
t,oTgc Edwin Dsrrins. OF Deerins bfo'' ss,r'
1.-Two u Den,aars, Me- ssod ~ yea" ana /. nio''u-
DlNlgtt tbe o. 4. Hospital. Honolulu SsnaS.In
o, T..,day. Des TO- 1871 Jotn Da'h Of ionS ''.''
eLpeyDpg-Ia Fan Yrarsis'0, Cal, On Fhd'J' fe' d hr
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-03-21

The following officers were reelected for The enfu-
ING year. viz: Directors. John {. Tucker, WIN. f.
Dodge, VIM. pesrsall l.. c. Roberts, NJ 4. Hop
peck, WIN. u,os3S, c. z. Woodrui. President,
John C. Tucker. Treasurer u. A. BoEpock. Sec
istary, Samuel J. W. Barry.
The money market is steady at ca e cent On
call, the current rate being Z cent.
The Committee Of Brokers on the Tax question
leave for Washington tonight. The party from
here consists of Messrs. Spencer and Grant OF Doc
ton, W. r. yermilye, II. q. Stebbns, John Brien
A. r. Bsyls, and Charles Gould, of the Newborn
Board.
Messrs. Liyermore, Clews g. Co., will cash on
presentation tho Coupons on 7.30 2 cent Notes due
18th April.
The cmoupt Of coal transported over the Della
ware, L4ckawanna and Western Railroad Tor the
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-03-21
Y.-o,,, c rlreas. sorm.rl, Ct s,w.Yorl City .s.d

Esanisi C. Elredse formerly Ct wYorh City 'ssd~
yeas.
FAIRCHiLD-In San Frsnesro. Cal. on sund.y' Fss's'
John siTchid, born a. Connecticut. aged W year"
FOsT1 Rim sac Francisco Cal 90 Fhd'y, FEB ee0'ss
II Fcs.er native OF Hallo~eil Me. aged 70 JeNA
Maine Nd Massachusetts papers PLEASE copy
Thurrdsy d.rcn 10 Mrs Ebzsbs,h Fowler wife Of AossS
g. Fowler In the 5ots year Of het ago.
Ohio and California papers pssse COPY
HARyEY-Iu San Frsnei:co Cal. on sund.y ysS WI 4
ysars. -
JAMEs-la San Fr.nsi,co. Cal. on Sunday vsS ~.
jam ''sns resident Of Alameda 00an''' '1' 's's
Pennsylvania papers plesss copy.
kERSHAW-in YrekA Cal, on Sunday. Jsn y, "insm T.
AeTshaw, formerly ofPhiadelpbis. eyed ~ Je1@
LOvELAND-In ssn rnscseo, Cal. on "Wednesday, Nov
BBss s. Z; s;H I'd x
wife Of Robert Lam. nssivs Of New.York sssss, sssd
years.
George M.saas, nst!. q Eanssrss. scotland i: :.
lived IN ponOnls IN .hs e.,ksniss Csnssstisu BON w
tie hud,cl Boy Company sbOat twenty y.srs
MILLFR-in Sas FrsDc'co. Cal. on wsdl ssdsy Feb q
N. Miller OF Ora" V.'y Nevada County. formerly 81
Virginia shout 90 years age.
p6ESBREY-At Virginia City Nevada TenAssy, q estur
Rhode Island and Massachusetts payers please copy.
rRUyN-Iu San Francisco: on su1dsy. FEB: : EswSH
son OF the Hon Robert H. Pruyn u B. minister 'spsA'
soNagD-Iu San Francisco CsL on Friday, FEB :. CAPT
Jchu r. Seward native Of Massachusetts sssa " yssn
Boston papers please copy.
SWORD-In San Francbco, Cal, 90 Friday, Seo y Cspe
John L. Sword, 9 native u Vermont, sged - years
sTARK-At North San Juan, Csl Thursday jan tSe
W. STARK native Of Cherry Valley Otseso County, ~ IT,
aged ~ sears.
sIadoNs-In San Fr.nc,oo Cal, on Tussdsy Feb Csys
Etthsn p Simmons Of Sacramento, native OF "e"s
stock, w. aged IS yesra
srANIELs-In Msry.ville ca Tuesday J.. n, ossrss
c. Sssnieis, aged 20 years. formerly Of Eo,on Mas
TOWNSEND - On Thursday moruias March %, R~esfs
| Toward. In the 18th year Of Usage
Notice Of funeral In to-nlOrrow's papers.
! TCTT-In sscrau.rto, Gel, on sendsy Jan H. nUa Ii
wife o, John A. Tu native Of Virginia In the Sob ysss 81
! he, ago.
/ VAN NosrRANp--On Thu-sday March "a, sAer shsft
ipe Norman only of ADsIn aud jennie Z. Vas NOS
t:and. aged yes-, months and u days .
Tns rssiyes ard friends Of The family respectfully invites
the nDers Sunday afternoon Az O'clock from
tire rc.d,1ce Of is parents tSi Pacihc stress broonyp
VAN SCHANK-Ia San .Franclscs, Cal, on Friday Feb
Henry William Robert Won Schsnk, son Of Herman Oseo
AID Mary Rspado aged 10 months and 70 days
Wssnug ton papers please copy
VANV ACTORIn San Francisco, CAL on Thars6ey Jaa -
J. w. VsuvsetJr sgrd AZ 5ssrs, native OF virginia
NJLCOH-In Sacramei Cal on Friday Jsn II, TmsShy
Wilcoy ate Of Oneida County, N. Y, aged u yeas
The n,ubes Of Atlantic Lodge NJ. l7s p. and II, 80
r4ogesled TO meet 9, tie LedgRoon Friday the slsS
irs a. O'clock m tho purpose Of Attending NE funs
n, az our late Brother J. s. MATTHEWS Carriages VIZ 30
IL waiting A. the Lodge Room. BY ordsr % ne w "A
CuAS. W. SY, Secretary.