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The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-12-30
SIIERIFFrS SALE.

pl VIRTUE OF an Execution issued
Id ont of and under the Seal of the District
Court OF Buchanan County, Iowa, in favor Of
Cornelius Hedges. and against the lands
and tenements. of George harter. have lev.
led upon the following described mortgaged
property, viz
parcel Of land bounded by a line common.
cling at the Northeast corner Of the Northwest
quarter OF Section Thirty four, Township
Eighty. nine, north Of Range Nine. west. in
said county thence running south fifty rods,
thence west thirty rods, thence north twenty.
four rods, thence west Gay Foods. thence south
twoaty four rods, thence east fifty rods, con.
tanning seven and cne.lalf acres
Which property, as above described. | will
offer for sale. at Public Auction. nj the door Of
the ShcriH's Office, in the village Of indepcn.
dencc, on Wednesday, the | It'll day OF January,
A =. 1853, AT Two o'cloek. l. NJ &c said aa,
10 the highest bidder. to satisfy said Execu-
ticn and costs.
JOHN VI. WESTFALI SnuGIrY.
Sheriff s Office. Independence, lowa.l
December IS. 1867 as iw
J. 5. Woodward, Att. !~r Pm.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-12-30
Boots g. Shoes.

Boots & Shoes.
EE- No better evidence Of the super
iority of WILEY's work can be needed
than the fact that he has received a
great number of orders for Boots from
the boys Of our several companies in the
army. We believe that in all of our ex
perience we never heard man com
planning of the quality of goods he had
purchased Of WILEY. He is thoroughly
acquainted with the quality Of Goods in
his line, and his customers are safe in
his judgment. He never sells an infer
Tor article, and the result is that his bus
mess is every day extending. He has
already replenished his stock several
times this winter, and is now in receipt
of another large addition to i. of the
same superior style OF Goods. Read his
advertisement and give him call.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-12-30

@- Some eyildisposed persons are
constantly originating reports of the cap
ture or destruction Of some one or other
Of our companies Of soldiers. Thus,
: this week. on the news of the capture Of
/ Holly Springs, went forth the assertion
that the boys Of the eth were among
, those taken, and that Lieut.. Col. LAKE
: was killed, resulting, of course, in grea,
deal OF distress TO the families OF such rs
had not the means Of promptly ascer.
tanning the truth Of the report.
We feel free to assert that there is not
word Of truth in these rumors. On
the 18th, Col. LAKE wrote that they were
at Waterford. nine miles from Holly
Springs, and were to report at ITALIA.
hatchie. further south, to be stationed
somewhere on the Central Mississippi
Railroad. They would hardly be sen;
from Waterford south to Abbeyyile, to
report, If they were to be sent north oil
Waterford TO Holly Springs. We have
received no letters, this week, from the
boys, and do not know anything Of their
exact Whereabouts, but feel perfectly
certain that they were not al Holly
Springs at the time Of the late raid.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-12-30


FRIEND RIcH In one Of your late
issues | noticed letter, in which the
writer in speaking of a scouting expedi.
ton into the interior of this State, in
which the 4th Iowa Cavalry did some
hard lighting, says that Capt. Perkins,
formerly OF Quasqueton, was in com
mand OF the regiment This is mistake,
there is no such man in the regiment.
and Capt. Peters, Of Delhi, was in com
mand, and handled his command skill
fully and bravely, as he always does be-
fore the enemy. But my object in writ
ing this note Is TO correct errors Of more
importance. On my late visit to Iowa.
| found much. 10 my surprise, that re
ports were indusiriously circulated all
over the State, that Capt. Peters was
guilty OF using disloyal language and
holding disloyal opinions. The repart
wac even curren, that he had been ar
rested for treason. Now for the benefit
Of your truth loving readers, allow me to
say that | have been intimately acquaint-
ed with Capt. Peters for more than
twenty years. and have been with him
all the time since he has been in the
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-12-30
Col. Allison.

W- A correspondent of the Dubuque
Times, writing from Washington, gives
the following personal item relative to
Col. ALLISON, our newly elected mem
Der of Congress.
Mr.. Allison has been admitted to practice in
the Supreme Court--beng introduced to the
Court by Senator Browning. He has just pub
lished long and able argument in a case in
which he is engoged-Gelpcke and others VS.
The City OF Dubuque. The impression made
was exceedingly in his favor. He has also
been busy, working for his constituents.
They may rely upon it that their interests have
been safely committed to his care.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-12-30
ES- The New Hampton, Chickasaw

County, Courier, says:
The citizens Of our village have purchased a
fine bell and placed it upon the District
School House. Its clear tones ring cut over
the praires on the Sabbath, a reminder of the
Sabbath chimes - of other days.
Does it not make the citizens Of our
pretentious village ashamed, when they
read such evidences of enterprise in a
place of three or four hundred inhabit-
ants, to know that here we have neither
a bell to remind us Of " Sabbath chimes, :"
nor school house large and serviceable
enough to mount bell upon
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-12-30
GEo. B. PARSONS.

The great pumpkin show in Connect
cut, under the auspices of the American
Agriculturist, has closed, and the prizes
have been awarded. William D. Hall,
of Walingford, Connecticut, received
the first prize of SEQ for the heaviest
pumpkin, weighing 2704 pounds; the
third prize of SIS for a heavy pumpkin
weighing gel pounds the sixth prize OF
$40 for the largest yield on single vine,
being AZ pumpkins, the aggregate weight
of which was 1881 pounds and the
seventh prize Of S. for the second larg
est yield on vine. being 429 pounds.
The heaviest pumpkin shown at the great
exhibition in London only weighed l76
pounds, while at this exhibition there
were four, each weighing over 200 lbs.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-12-30

re- The shipment Of hogs from this
station, the present season. will probably
equal, if not exceed, 1000 head, most
oof which have been raised in this county.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-12-30
Weather..

re- The weather, the past week, has
been generally delightful, and in facl
the winter. thus far. has been wonderful
iy moderate. The ground is but very
slightly frozen, and the sun, for several
days. has shone out with almost sum.
mer's warmth. We have had but an
inch or two of snow, and it really seems
that we are to have one of those genial
Iowa winters of which all Of us have
heard much about, but few Of us expe
rienced.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-12-30
Errata.

The types made us say, last week, that
the killed in Burnside's army, in the
late battle on the Rappahannock was A.
600. As was probably very clear to our
readers, the number should have been
400.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-12-30
Gone to their Regiment.

EF Some 10 or dozen members Of
the 18th Iowa Regiment, exchanged
prisoners, who have been visiting at their
homes near Hazeton, left on Monday to
join their regiment at st. Louis.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-12-30
INDEPENDENCE Dec. LIST 1862.
Prof. j. b. TAYLOR,

II oI. y. ID. TAYLOR,
Dear Strive, the un
dersigned, members of your Musical
Convention held in Independence. here
by tender you our sincere thanks for the
very able. efficient and interesting man
ner in which you have conducted the
exercises Of the class.
Our best wishes follow you wherever
you go. may you meet with the success
which your superior abilities as teach.
sr, and gentlemanly department. SO rich.
ly merit.
John @. House, Mrs. John G. Whitney
D. ID. Holdridge. Miss A. j. Smith
Il. Ross, Mrs. G. r. Wallace,
John Wiley, Mrs. Lucia S. Pond.
}. +. Cook, Mrs Ii. A. Woodruff
Geo. l.. King, Jas. B. Donnan,
G. II. Wallace. PIG. Freeman,
o. M. Pond
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-12-30
1st Cavalry.

NF The let Iowa Cavalry was in the
battle of Pea Ridge, but very little ex-
posed, we believe, for they met with little
or no loss. No casualties occurred
among those who went from this County.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-12-30

-INHfKGtSs
E1r Wheat is selling at 50@65, Corn
at 16@18, Oats at 20, Butter at 100
a2 cents. Pork. dressed. at $3,OO@3,-
SO. On foot, at SO, 25@S2,50.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-12-30
Wood! Wood!

Wanted at this Office, in payment Of
subscription, TWENTY CORDS Of
good wood.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-12-30

A number of packages from the boys
Of the 9th will also be found at Mr..
SIMPSONS. He hopes their friends will
call and get them.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-12-30
FANCY SOAP

Honey Soap. Windsor Soap. Camphora.cd
Soap, Bar Soap. lmn.par. nj Soap, irum ii .
maautic'cry ot " Harrison, Philadelphia
Al WALLACE Drug Store.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-12-30

re Our townsman, WIN. A. JONES,
has about 400 head of fine hogs ready
for shipment, at the depot.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-12-30

From the 9th.
re" A box Of goods has been re-
ceived from the 9th Regiment by Elder
SAMPSON, and packages will be found at
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-12-30
COME AND SEE.


ESTATE Of c. W. CUMMINGS, deceased
IL Public notice is hereby given that ! 4
Ward. has been appointed Administrator of
the estate Of G, ". Cummings. to I'LL the va
cancy Of @. + Main, and all persons having
claims and demands against the estate are RI
quested TO present the same for adjudication
and settlement and all persons being indebt,
ed to the estate are notified to make immediate
settlement aud save costs
j A WARD, Admr.
independence, Dec 18th, lssa ~ 3l
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-12-30
CORN STARCH. SaGo. T4pIoCt

Oa,m~l, Pearl Barley. Chocolate. Extluc,s
ior Cooking Rose Water &c g..
WALLACE : Drug Stote
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-04-15

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tue line OF said alley q
feet and 4 Of an inch. /
thence due east along
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Eestwardly % feet
thence southwestward.
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with Pennsylvania ay.I
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the place of beginning
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point distant % fee,
from the northeast cor
nes Of said square, and
running thence soutl.
% feet, thence wes,
% feet 1 inches, theme,
north S feet, thence
wes: % feet 81 inches
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-03-18
Work for All.

The Richmond Dispatch says that the whole
nation should be divided into the army, and into
those who feed and clothe the army, ana furnish
it with weapons and ammunition. In this way,
everybody will help the common cause. 1t can
not be expected that all should fight, but the
least that those who do not fight can do, is to
provide for and make efficient those who are in
arms. The man who thinks OF himself at this
time is public enemy. The man who Is using
the present troubles to fill his purse deserves as
much to be put under arrest as any one now in
prison. The men and women who will neither
fight nor deny themselves, are traitors to their
country. Maintained in spirit of patriotic Ia
bor and generous self>sacrifce, the Southern
cause must triumph. Thus, and thus only, Can
we gain our independence, our freedom from
Yankee domination, our right to manage our at
fairs in our own way, and all the numberless
blessings which follow in lis train. For these
great benedictons of benign Providence we
ought to be willing to make any sscrifces.-
Without them, we must be a subjugated, degra.
ded, ruined people. Once triumphant, we cal
turn our attention to our own little ersona
matters, with the gratifying assurance that 6
people who have first secured the safety of theil
country, merit the blessings of individual happi
ness and prosperity.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-03-18
The War upon Whiskey.

The Governor and Executive Council of Soutl
Carolina have decreed that, from and after The
tenth day of March, the distlation Of spirits from
Indian corn, rye, wheat, barley, or other grain
shall be, and the same is hereby, prohibited
during the continuance Of the present war;
But dlstilleries may be licensed under bond ant
surety OF five thousand dollars that they will no
sell to other than an authorized agent of The
State or Confederate Government. If the ahnnt
is violated, fine not exceeding $4,000 ant
Imprisonment not exceeding twelve mouths
The authorities of Columbia and Charleston are
authorized to close any and all bar rooms, j.
necessary, to prevent the selling of spirits te
troops in service.
General W. Il. T. Walker, Military Governor
of Savannah, has ordered that any indi vidna
yho shall sell, or furnish in any manner what
ever, liquors ofsny kind, to any soldier wi bir
the limits OF the city and suburbs, will have hi:
shop, or store, or bar-room, Immediately closed
and his liquors emptied into the streets.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-03-18
Bloody battle in Arkansas.

| Oo Monday last, the War Department in Rich
mond received dispatches announcing bloody
battle at Pea Ridge, in Benton county, Arkansas
near the Missouri line. The battle is reported
to hsye continued for three days.. Our loss in
officers was heayy--Generals McCulloch, McIn
tosh, Slack and Herbert being reported killed
a telegram received by member of Congress
being badly whipt and their retreat cut off. W.
hope further intelligence may confirm this good
news
Whatever the result OF the conflict, the fall Of
General MoCullo is to be esteemed as a / "a
tional calamity. II 5 name was already histori-
cal at the time OF tbs breaking out of the revolu-
ton. Twenty-six years ago he served in the
battle of San Jacinto; afterwards passed his time
or the Texan frontier in succession Of hard
ships and dangers, such as few men have seen,
and subsequently in the Mexican war on the
bloody fel, of Buena Vista, received the pub
lie and official thanks of General Taylor for bis
heroic conduct and services.
1t appears by the following official dispatch
that the Yankees claim victory over the Con-
fedsrate forces in Arkansas:
To Major General Mc OSegIan, Washington:
The army of the Southwest under Gen. Cur
tbs, after three days hard fighting resr Sugar
Greek, Arkansas, has gained most glorious VIC
tory over the combined forces of Van-Dorn,
McCulloch, Price, and Mcintosh.
Our loss is estimated at one thousand killed
and wounded. That of the enemy is still larger
Guns, flags, provisions, &C., have been captu
red in large quantities.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-03-18
Evacuation of Winchester.

On Tuesday evening last, being about to be
attacked by Is, 900 of the enemy, Gen. Jackson,
with his small force of only 900, fell back from
Winchester, and stayed that night about four
miles from that town. On Wednesday morning
5000 of the enemy took possession OF Wlnches-
ter On the afternoon of Wednesday, General
Shields column advanced towards Newtown, but
were met and driven into Winchester by Colone
Ashby's command. On the same day, General
Jackson marched to Cedar Greek, on the Valley
turnpike, sixteen miles from Winchester and two
from Strasburg, where he was enc amped up te
Thursday night.
Before eyacuating Winchester, Gen. jackson
succeeded in removing all his stores, baggage,
&C., so that not dollars worth of public pro-
perty fell into the hands Of the exemy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-03-18
The Prospece-Don,t Despair.


The folio wing, from one OF our Southern ex-
changes, has tie ring Of the trne metal in it, and
is just the spirit for the present juncssre;
The S1uth has not yet fought as 1t can fight,
for the mistaken policy of lis rulers was that
time, the canker of waste eating up tie eneny's
resources, and foreign ilterEention, would save
it that lrouoe and sacrifice. That spell is bro-
ken, thank God! Now it is fight or perish as
people--ir is freedom or slavery to the living
generation. The true man will answers
Thousand times rather Yankee bullet than q
Yankee task master, and if orr countrynen
prove crayen and yield, and the bullet is escap-
ed, voluntary exile from q subjugated land shall
Le my doGn.n
The Yankees are not thin thoussBd years,
much less sixty days, OF .he conquest. After
all our coasts are beleagGered, and our frontier
towns captured, we have still the heart of the
OoEfederacy to defend in its hills and fastness-
es. Italy was overrun by the Carthagenians
under Hannibal, and Spain by Napoleon-per-
haps the TWO greatest leaders in ancient or mod
ern times. Yet both Were defeated, and driven
back from the soil they had occupied Prussia,
likewise, was overrun by France, Russia and
Austria yet were they driven back by Freder-
ick, after bloody defeats on his part, leaving
twenty and thirty thousand dsad men on the
tield.
Greece. witt 100000 people, fought the Turks
with thirty millions OF population for seven
years, and ct last saved lis Independence. We
can be ree If We will, but it is oE,y by arousipg
the Whole people to arms
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-03-18
Distilling Pro hibited .

On the 18th inst, the Legislature passed law
-enacting that it shall not be lawful for any per-
son hereafter to make or cause to be made, any
whiskey or other spirituous or matt liquors, out
of any corn, wheat, rye, or other grain, and any
person SO offending shall be deemed guilty of 6
misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shal
be fined for every offence not less than one hun
and be subject to imprisonment in the county
Jail not exceeding twelve months at the discre-
tion of the court.
ssThis act goes into effect on next Saturday, the
22nd inst.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-03-18
RECEIVERS NOTIOE.

ON THE 17TH OF APRIL NEXT, at Lebanon on
~ the Great Calf Pasture River IN Augusta, Il will
notes, well endorsed at four months, inter est added
all the personal property of Bow man Evans alien
enemies consisting of Horses, Cattle Household and
Kitchen Furniture, Farming Utensils large lot of
Plank, number of Locust Posts, and 20 bushels of
Corn. &C.
VIII also sell. IN Saunton, the same terms, on
the 9TH Day OF APRIL NEXT, before the door of my Of
nee, all the personal property of c. ID. Watson an
allen enemy, consisting of Household & Kitchen Fur
nlture also desire 10 lease privately for one year.
house and Lot OF about II in and near Fishers
vile, belonging to Franklin Bazle an alien enemy
also tract OF i90 acres belonging to SAID w atson,
also the interest undivided of j. Y. Ellison and wife
and iYe children Of James Brown and OF Mary Young
In trae OF lapd occupied by c. Brown, also tract
OF land near Craigsvile, belonging to R. j. Elliott,
all aiien enemies. THOS. j. NICHE,
March 1885, Recauar
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-03-18
Newbern Captured by the Enemy.

On Friday last, the enemy in very strong
force, by combined attack by water and by
land succeeded in capturing the town of New
bern in North Carolina. The force of the enemy
is differently reported-tho lowest estimate be-
ing 5000 and the greatest $4,000. Our force
was only 1000. The first reports of our loss, as
usual, were greatly exaggerated. Our loss in
killed, wounded and prisoners did not exceed
700, while our men-700O in number--fought
for hours with daring heroism, and several times
repalsed the enemy, more than three times their
own number.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-03-18
The MiIiti0.

The militia of the different regiments from
this county promptly responded to the call of the
Governor to report Immediately to Genl Thos.
J. Jackson. AS so many have volunteered in
this county there are mere remnants of the reg
iments left as militia men. The 93rd regiment
is commanded by Col. VIM. S. sproul; the 16oth,
.by Lieut.. COL Jno. 81. Crawford, aud the 32nd
by Major WIN. NJ. Wilson. They started on
yesterday, (Monday,) and numbered something
less than one thousand
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-03-18
Successes and Reyerses.

The chequered character of war has been hap
PLY expressed in lively English ballad
"Come cheer up, tbs no use to despond, boys;
'Tis written, since fighting begun,
That sometimes we fight and we conquer
And, sometimes we fight and we run"
We commend the verse to the whole family OF
croakers. Let them sing it three times day
1t will relieve their livers. 1t is the ex perience
of all mankind since the beginning Of battles.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-03-18
Already Drafted.

We learn that number Of persons liable to
perform military duty purposely avoided having
their names reported to their captains. The law
considers these men as already drafted. THE
law shoald be enforced against all such as pur-
posely failed to report themselves. Those who
have reported their names should see that those
who failed to do SO should be reported, that the
law may be made to reach all delinquents.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-03-18
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE

STAuNToN. March 10, 1852 {
DURSUANT to orders made by the District Court
i of the Confederate States for the Western Dis
trct Of Virginia, at its March tern1 s62, appointing
the 18th day of April next for the settlement of the
accounts of the Receivers for said judicial District
in reference to ali alters under their charge that have
passed sequestratio and to all monies received by
them respectively, and also, of the the accounts Of
officers of said Court, nsee is hereby given that
shall proceed, on the day aforesaid at my office in
Staunton TO execute said ORDERS contiue from
day to day until said settlements completed. Par
ties interested therein notified to be present at the
time and pace designated. j. c. BOWER,
March II-5w commissioner.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-03-18
EXECUTORS SALE.

ON THE aoTH DAY OF MARCH, 1862, we will
~ ofer. for sale the Real and Personal Estate OF
which Robert Skeen, died sezed viz: The Eagle Ho-
tel and other lots in the town of Covngton; Farm
adjoining the town; several Lots at the Depot of the
Central c. & O. r. R.; other tracts of land in the
county OF AllegAsny; all and every kind Of Rurni-
ture used in connection with the Hotel; Wagons.
Plows, Horses, Cows, and all other kinds of Farming
implements, &c. DC; large number of Hair and
other Mattresses, Feather Beds, Bedding and Ban-
kets also, Bacon. Flour, Corn, &C., &c. also Negro
Men, Women, 3 Boys and 2 Girls
sN Everything sold without reserve z@a
IRA r. JORDAN
WIN. SKEEN
March Is 2t Ex'Ors of Robt Skeen decd
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