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The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-03-25

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D. C. L.
Captain porter's Atlantic Mortar Expe
dition--The Rendezvous ut Key West
[hey West Correspondence Boston Journal
The steamer Harriet Lane, Lieut.
Wainwright commanding, arrived here
on the eth, bringing Commander Por
ter Of the mortar fotilla. On her passage
from New York she captured brig call.
ed Joanna Ward, with cargo of Coffee
and cigars, from Matanzas, and bound
into any Southern port where she could
run the blockade. Her officers and ere "
were taken prisoners, and a prize crew
placed on board the brig, which was
sent to Philadelphia.
All but one of the mortar schooners OF
Commander Porter's flotilla have arrived
here, and all but one have come into port
IN excellent condition. The schooner
" Norfolk Packet" fired her mortar on
the passage, to try lis range and effeci
upon The vessel. With full charge OF
twenty pounds of powder, thirteen inch
shell weighing two hundred pounds was
thrown two and "a half miles, and explo-
ded with bursting charge of six pounds,
the mortar having an elevation of forty
five degrees. The hull of the vessel was
not affected in the least, but the shock OF
the discharge was 50 great as to shatter
the light wood work and cause consider.
able commodon among the furniture and
other portable articles. A few doses OF
.hese thirteen inch pills dropped into a
reba. lortilication or town will be likely
70 produce something Of a sensation
among tie Contederales.
There have been several fine exhibi.
tons Of boat practice since the fleet arriy-
ed here. Forty were out at one time un-
der Lieutenant Queen. commanding the
second division, and drilled in the nee
essary movements for attacking the enc
my.
Since the arrival of Commander Port.
er, the greatest activity has prevailed in
the squadron. The commander has work +.
ed earnestly and increasingly in perfect
ing the details Of the expedition, visiting
all the vessels and personally inspecting
the men at the mortsrs and broadside
guns. The folilla is most complete
navy itself, and everything pertaining to
the vessels and their armament is trim
aud as If the officers and men had had
naval experience ofy years instead Of weeks
| have no desire TO raise false hopes in
the public mind, but have every reason
for re.aiiirming what | intimstel in a
former letter, that a terrible blow, the
greatest yet dealt, is soon to be struck
against the rebels on the Gulf coast
The flower of the United States navy is
now concentrated in these waters, and all
that fine ships. formidable and effective
batteries, skillful and gallant officers and
brave seamen can do, will soon be done
to crush out this infamous and too long
lived rebellion.
As | stated in my letter of yesterday.
the mortar fotila is all in the harbor, and
expected to have left this morning (5th
inst. J We had fine breeze during the
night but when signal gun was fred at
6 o'clock this morning. ordering the fleet
to weigh anchor aud get under way, it
was perfectly calm. and consequently the
yas.rts lil non sal
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-03-25
j. S. WOODWARD,

A TToRNEY 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,
eonveyaucing, de.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-03-25

dition. The Monitor would have vigor-
ously followed up her overwhelming ad
vantage, but her orders were to act Ell
tirely on the defensive, and not by any
means to leave the immediate vicinity OF
the fleet in the roads.
Thus ended the memorable fight which
has revoluionized naval warfare, and the
foiled monster was driven back to his
lair.
n n
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-03-25
JAMES JAMIsos.
JAMESON & LEWIS,

4 TTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT
"A 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, examin-
ing titles, and all other business entrusted TO
them professionally. f3-2lul
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-03-25

An Office has been opened at Wash
inston for emba'ming the dead. Tie
system IS that of the celebrated Surouet
OF Parls--by an injection of powerful
anIIsepto auid which soon harjens the
tissues 81 marble like substance. and
perfectly preserves the color and iea.ur-
es. and keeps the body free from all
offensive odor.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-03-25
JED LAKE,

4 TTORNEY COUNSELOR AT LAW
"A Land and General Agent, Independence,
tswa. 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, 1862-03-25
JOHN G. HOUSE, M d.

DHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. Office,
l. over p. @. Wilcoxs Store. Residence,
Green Street, I'd house below Walnut, north
side, former residence of ID. S. Dunham) la
dependence, Iowa.
August 9th 1861. ly
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-03-25

\ storekeeper painted the lower partof
his stove red aud saved seventy five per
cent in the consumption Of wood there
by during the winter The Illusion was
so complete that one man tried to make
him pay for a pair Of boots that lie had
burnt
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-03-25
IL. c. UEMENWAY.

A TTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT
II LAW, Independence, Buchanan County,
Iowa. Office in Wilcox's Block.
Will practice in the Courts Of Buchanan
and adjoining Counties and attend promptly
to all business connected with his profession
Aug. l3, 1861. (ly
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-03-25
AN IMPRESSIVE Wrx, A,

AN IMPRESSIVE WIND uP.-an anna
teur writer thus concludes story:
:, This IS my lst attempt at wiring n
Tail and il is far from being psrfesl
but II | have indooeed folks 10 sss that
IN eases out of 10 they en- either make
liIe as barren as the desert Sarah. or as
joyous as flour garding. my ebieck
Will have been accomplished. Adoo."
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-03-25
w. CHANDLER,

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE OFFICE
- over Keller Il Burpees Furniture Ware
Rooms Independence, Iowa.
Feb &c, 1861.
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L. w. HART.

A TTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT
~ LAW, Independence, Buchanan Coun-
sy, 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 land business, promptly attend
ed to. Nov26 "
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w. q. DONNAN.

4 TTORNEY & COUNSELOR AT LAW
"A 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, Conveyancing,
Paying taxes, Examining titles, dc. je6- 81
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-03-25

Look Our FOR YOUR FRoNr Tgrrn.-
! German journal speaks Of young au.
lhoress who has distinguished herself in
the literary world. She is called The
baroness de C!okekrskerstocae peckal.
kstnkea.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-03-25
DIR. II. H. HUNT.

OFFERS HIS PROFESSIONAL sERV-
~ ices to the citizens of Independence and
surrounding country. Office on Main Street
in Union Block. with w. 9. Morris, where
or at his Residence, on Court Street, opposite
G. i. Leavitt's-he will answer calls at all
hours of the day or night. [apl4'59-ly
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-03-25
CARTER HOUSE.

I Ohm l.. WILCOX, formerly Of the Amer
.eJ 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 the North,
South and West.
Cedar Falls, July 25, 1861.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-03-25
BUSINESS CARDS.
w. Fl. BARTON,

COUNTY JUDGE
T AW OFFICE, at the Court House, Inde-
IL pendence, Iowa.
Win attend to conveyancing, take acknow
ledgments of Deeds, and do all legal business
entrusted to his care.
Jan. 81, 1861. If.
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The Wolves.

The following beautiful Poem is from TIE
Atlantic Monthly for December and is from
the pen of. I. Trowbridge
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-01-08
Business Notices.


Hammerslough Bros. have a change in
their advertisement to which attention is
directed.
: j. 3. Fargo, a newcomer to the prosper
Gus town Of McGregor has an announce.
ment Of the hardware business in which he
is established. He appears to be worthy
gentlemen, AID we advise all our friends to
drsp in and see him. He expects, we un-
derstand, to make this his permanent place
Of business.
Capt. Chas. II. Lewis advcrtiscs for a
few more recruits to fill up the 10th Regu-
lar Regiment U. S. A. A better man docs
not stand at the head Of any company IN
the service, than he who is now recruiting
opposite this Office. Take our word for it.
Bass & Grant formally announce the dis
solution of their firm.
Bass & Elmendorf are ready to attend
to all consignmcnts, and sell seed to far.
mers and gardeners.
w. A. Benton, our worthy p. NJ. adver.
tises long list Of letters uncalled for
The McGregor Branch Bank publish
their usual monthly abstract Of assets and
liabilities.
A thousand dollar stock Of good goods
is offered in exchange for real or personal
property.
Henry Ruble's pointer dog without just
cause or provocation has left his bed and
board. See announcement.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-01-08

The winter thus far has been pleasant be.
yond all expectation. A liberal fall Of snow
has facilitated the transaction Of business
and the marketing Of produce. The price
offered for wheat-55 cents fer No. and
80 cents for No. 2-does not stimulate q
liberal supply. 1t is undoubtedly wise for
those who have no debts to pay, to hold
their wheat for better figures. The pork
market yesterday showed great activity !;
receipts were heavy; prices paid $4,000
$3.50.
Dispatches from New York up to Mon.
day night, announce common to medium
extra western -four at $5.7O@$5,9O. AM
ber Iowa wheat, 81 ,35; extra white west
ern, Sl,53.
The bridge over tine river at this point is
in excellent condition. and the track At all
hours Of tho day is marked by the contin.
ucd passing and re.passing of teams
orally heavily loaded.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-01-08

valued neighbor-a warm friend-an intel.
ligent lady--an estimable wife and mother.
She fills the measure Of woman's glory
Should st. Peter look cross at her, there's
poor show for the balance Of US.
Mrs. Brown expressed her thanks in a
few we'll chosen words.
A beautiful fruit cake, inscribed with
the name Of JOHN LAWYER, encirclcd with
fine wreath, decked with roses and the
American flag and surrounded with clus-
ter Of fat heads of wheat was presented to
Gen. L. by the President, who descantcd
very appropriately upon the various sym.
bols which went with it. ..."..
In accepting the present the honored
guest of the evening delivered graceful
speech, at the close Of which he made an
eloquent allusion to the flag Of the Union.
which was vocifcrously applauded.
The company broke up in good decorum
a few moments before l2 o'clock, and thus
ended doubtless the most pleasant social
gathering, yet known in the history Of this
thriving city-deacient to our mind in on.
ly one respect, to-wit, the absence Of the
ladies Of McGregor and Prairie du Chen.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-01-08


Eds. Times Being young, inexperi.
cncsd freshman, and having never been &C.
custcmed to prepare anything for publica-
ton, you will justly condsider this note an
intrusion, and it is only through your
known good will that l seek access to your
columns. But young Irishman, too; has
his instincts. his views. and his projects !;
and would like to expose the sentiments
which late political events have aroused
within ME.
Iwould say to my fellow coun:rymen in
this locality that, in view Of the public en-
harrassments Of our old and tried friend,
tho United States, and Of the naughty and
unprovoked growing Of ou' vindictive en-.
envy, the English lion; that Irish. Amcri.
cans through the country ought to increase
and foster unity and concord among them,
that they ought everywhere to organize
societies Of some sort. civil or military, as
may be cxpedient. SO that in case the time
for action happily comes they may be able
more effectually TO cooperate with each
other for the common cause; to deal more
united, vigorous, and systematic blow to
the off, nder whoever he may be (John Bull
I h peg My countrymen, I would state
that take the extreme view of affairs when
I so speak. We may not have to buffet
Johnny "or any other-bsast." We may
not all go to fight even if We want so to do,
because in some instances domestic duties
may require our first consideration. But
let us all be interested in getting an organ.
ization, society, company, or some such
movement sfsot. Let every good, staunch,
true Irishman in NcGregor attend the meet
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-01-08

aussondsred for any purpose into the keen.
ing of foreign State. Only the captured
persons however, or others who are interes.
tod in.themi could justly raise question on
that ground.
Nor have bsen tempted at all by sueges.
lions that case might be found i'm history
where Great Britain refused to yield to other
nations, and even to ourselves, claims like
chat which IS now before us. Those cases
occurred when Great Britain, as we'll as the
United States, was the home Of generations
which, with all their peculiar interests and
no other way 50 effectuaiy disavow any
such injury as We think she does by asum.
ing now as her own the ground upon which
we th:n stood. II would tell little for our
own claims to the character Of q Just and
magnaninous people il we should so far
consent to be guided by the law of retalia.
Npa as to lift up buried injuries from their
graves to oppose against whatn ational con.
sistency and the national conscience COM
pei us to regard as q claim intrinsically
right. 's
Putting behind me all suggestions Of this
kind, prefer to express my satisfaction
that, by the adjustment Of the present case
upon principles eonfosscdly American, and
yet a. trust mutually satisfactory to both
ofthc nations concerned, question is final
~ and rightly settled between them which
heretofore .exhausting not only all forms Of
peaceful discussion, but also the aroitra.
.ncnt DIVA itsclf, for more than half cen.
tary alienatcd tho two countries from each
other, and pcrplexed with fears and appre.
tensions all other nations.
The four persons in question arc now
held in military custody at Fort Warren, in
the State of Mass. They will be cheer
fully liberated. Your Lordship will please
indicate time and place for rec living them.
laval myself of this occasion to offtr to
your Lordship renewed assurance Of my
very high consideration.
WILLIAM II. SEW ARD.
icRp LYONS TO Mr.. SEWARD
WASHINGTON, Dec. 81, 1861.
TAs Hon. YIN. H. Se,eard, &C., &C., &C.:
Sill have this morning received the
note which you did M the honor to address
to me yesterday, in answer to Earl Russell's
dispatch Of the 30th Of November last, rela.
tive to the removal Of Mr.. Mason, Mr..
Sliden, Mr. Mcfarland, and Mr.. Eusts from
the British mail packet Trent.
will without any loss of time. forward
70 her Majesty's government copy Of the
important communication which you have
made to me.
l will also. without delay, do myself the
honor to confer with you personally on the
arrangements to be made for delivering the
four gentlemen to nae, in order that they
may again be placed under the protection
Of the British flag.
| have the honor to be, with the highest
consideration, sir,
Your most obedient, humble servant,
LYONS.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-01-08

A Victory.
Undoubtedly there is good reason for the
clamor which arises all over the land
.givc us victory!' Wa have had for
months immense masses Of men in the
field, in healthy fighting condition-a as
good material as. the world can furnish
who have been daily Knocked by the fl,unt.
ing Of the confederate rag in their faces and
chatting like hounds in the leash for the
word to advance. For months the tclc.
graphic dispatches give US diurnally the
report that All is quiet on the Potomac"
"Matters in Missouri remain unchanged"
etc, ETC.. Instead Of quelins the insur-
rection oar authorities seem to be congra-
tulatins themselves that they are secure
from menace
There may be a reason for this inaction !;
but il so, we trust it will not long exist
Stocks will certainly tumble, and credit 60
to the dogs, if something is not done soon.
We would have nothing done rashly, and
the great battle which is to decide the fate
Of treason, should be planned so as to make
success certainty but If nine months Of
preparation nave not sufficcd to prepare
US for active aggressive moments, we fear
| our inaction will induce recognition Oh
the part of the European powers and en-.
tanglc us in serious foreign complications.
BY all means let us have victory, ifpos-
sible. We still have confidence in McClrl-
Ian; yet it is not to BE- denied, that he is
but a man, and may be susceptible of weak
ness moral or mental--in this matter
Those who are near the throne, should
know and should inform the people, if any
thinsis going wrong.
Inertia is not an American idea, and in.
action seems doubly bad, when thousands
Of good loyalists in the border states are
daily subjected to all manner of indgnities
at the hands Of rebel hOrdes, as in Kentuc
ky.
If the government has not men enough,
let it say the word, and the states will freely
add to their quota. 1t has money enough
for the present, and that is the second
great consideration. If there is aught else
necdcd-in the name Of the Union, let US
have 1t, that we may strike blow which
will make Sccessa reel like drunken man,
while it demonstrates to the world, that zoe
get Aaus a government!
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-01-08

Inmates. On Saturday p. IN, Mrs. Amsden
and Chas. Giles, were thrown from n sleigh,
while the horse was temporarily unnan-
ageable, and the former quite severely
stunned by tho fall. On Sunday p. m,
Mr.. A, Conkling, also of this town, was
thrown from sleigh with such force as to
break one Of his ribs and otherwise bruise
his body. In the crowded thoroushfarcs
Of this marrow city" it is almost impossi.
ble for team to become unmanagable with.
out inflicting injury upon some one. Great
caution should therefore be observed by
those who "would sleighing CO."
Frank Teabout, Of Frankvillc, we'll kaown
to everybody in the united commonwealth
Of northern Iowa and southern Minnesota,
on Monday, brought into town porker of
the distinguished weight of sic hundred
and .fouy-seuen u.s.. We arc requested
by Geo. Hand, to state that those parties
who are owing sums to the "Volunteer Re.
lief Fund.-" can, on paying tho same to
him, receive dollar for dollar, in the shape
Of orders on Clayton Co., with which they
can pay their taxes. {. On Friday evening,
Jan. Oath, a Masonic festival will DO held at
tho American House, in this place. The
work Of preparation is in competent hands,
and VIC are assured it will b. thu party Of
the season. All Free and Accepted Masons
in this vicinity are invited, but no invita-
tons will be sent outside the fraternity.
A party Of thirty fine-looking Norwegians
from Worth Co., in this State, passed thro'
this town on Monday to join the Col. Hcg's
Wis. Scandinavian regiment now at Mad..
son, Wis.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-01-08
HiSDoosrAN AND Tue HlSDoos. The next

HixDoosTAs AND TIE HISDoos. The next
lecture at tho Baptist church will be on the
10th inst, by the Rev. John jackson. Of
Milwaukee, on 'Elindoostan and the Hin.
docs. :" I, Mr.. Jackson is quite favorite with
our citizens, having several times during
the infancy OF our town preached in tue
Academy building and in the Halls. For
five years he was resident pastor in India,
1t the city Of Agra. which is. or was, the
army headquarters o; that region. He left
just previous to the great rebellion and es.
capped its horrors. We understand the lee
ture will be Conversations" and the au-
diencc will be treated to his "reminiscences
Of that famed wonder land'' Of the East,
its wonderful temples and palaces, its teen.
ing population, it, iron system OF caste, the
peculiar climate, &C.. &C.. will be related in
ths familiar colloquial style which We all
HE r listen to. We are happy to see that
~ interest tn-this eourss Of lectures is in
Asastag - Il ought 70. Il is seldom that
enGh able and. talented LECTURERS can DO
essaght tos place Of this sise, the citi.
- ought 70 give them hearty and full
oloondAnoe.
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ing we propose to hold on next Friday
evening, Jan. 10th, at the residence or
store of Mr.. NJ. O'Brien where we will
profit by the opinions Of many, and deter
mine on course to pursue.
With a sincere wish that this movement
may 60 ahead, and with my heart and soul
enlisted in it, I am,
Yours very respectfully,
JAS. O'BRIEv.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-01-08
~ We have the latest dispatches fro

~ We have the latest dispatches from
New York saying that Capt. Wilkes, Of
Trent case notoriety is coming to McGregor
in very short time to decide question Of
vast importance to the people of this Sec
ton Of the country, namely: Who is sell
ing the cheapest and best made Clothing
or Boots 4 Shoes in McGregor?
From our own experience We should pre-
dict that the case will he decided in favor
Of Mcssrs. Hammersloueh Bros. for every.
body says they are selling goods lower than
any other firm here and what everybody
says must be so. IN
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-01-08

NATIONAL COURTESY Permission: has
been granted, with stretch of courtesy
which under the present circumstances
seems somewhat remarkable, to pass the
British troops through Maine into Canada.
The closing of the ST. Lawrence by the ice.
would make it almost impossible for Eng
land to throw her troops inland by way Of
Halifax, and considering the purpose for
which those red-coats arc sent t. our neigh
bors over the line. it strikes us the fact cited
is illustrative Of an extraordinary courtesy
which falls little short of national humilia-
ton.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-01-08

OK 4 RAMPAeE.-The Canadians, il We
are to credit tho tone Of their papers are
still on terrible rampage and bound to
have tnuss with Uncle Sam, if the thing
can be done. Juggling from the precedent
our government has already established,
their mother country will have no cause
for war, during the continuance of this un.
fortunate rebellion. When we get the
confederates OF our hands, If Johnny Bull
desires it, we will turn in and givs him a
sound drubbing If We can. But one 1t .
time, If you please, Kenucks.