The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-06-17

was hot iof tne uaiile vi pelhg Wh'PPeu
they would be glad to quit. We tel
them they never will have peace until
they lay down their arms, and think
that they will be willing to admit thai
they are whipped. too, very soon. They
all admit that their money is worthless,
and that admitted, we cannot see what
hope the people of this State have in
holding out any longer. They are all
anxious to get few of Uncle Sans
notes, and offer ten dollars of southern
scrip for one of ours, such is the conf
dence in our money. Many of the re-
turned soldiers admit that the Confedera-
cy is about played out.
Nothing of interest occurred during
our short stay in BatesvilIe. Our regi-
ment, and the 4th Iowa Cavalry, have
furnished printers enough to start a pa
per, the first issue is just out. 1t is call
ed The Independent Balance. l will lsend
you copy.
May l3th.-We are again under march
ing orders. The tents are struck, and
we cross on the ferry at one O'Clock, and
encamp on the south side of the river.
The left wing is with us tonight The
battery will cross in the morning. Our
camp is in a very low bottom, with cane
brakes on each side. The boys soon fill
the camp with fish poles, but having
neither lines or hooks they leave the fish
to swim the brooks. The niggers and
butlernuts flock to our camp to get a
sight Of the long -eared Abolitionists
They say we are heap better than they
"acur told we rur;" that we have a
fright smart more men, and a heap
pearter dressed
NAY l4th.-We have orders to move
our camp one mile south, on the ridge
a much healthier place. We remained
here two days, until the new brigades
were formed
May l6th.-This morning the 4lh To-
wa Cavalry have camped near us. The
officers and men OF both regiments are
well pleased with the change.
SATURDAY MORNING, l7,h.-At the
sound Of the bugle, we strike tents, and
are ready TO march. The band Of the
4th take their places in the road. and
while we are filing by they are playing
the sweet strains of Dixie We march.
ed twelve miles, and pitched our tents on
the banks Of Salado Creek, a very fine
stream of clear water.
SUNDAY MoRNING, I8th.-Sill in
camp. No orders to march There is
a report that the rebels. in force, are con
testing our passage across the little Red
River, which is still twenty miles south
Of us. Gen. Osterhaus is at the river
with his division. If the report be true,
We may expect little bit Of skirmish
O'clock P. M-We have orders to
march in twenty minutes. All is ex.
element. "A fight ahead" is heard
through the camp. Bread. half baked,
is snatched from the fire. (Wife thinks
they might wait until the bread was bak
ed But we can bake the other side
when we camp again. Forward,
March," rings through the lines. Six
miles brings US to a small town called
Fairview. The buildings are mostly de-
serted. The face of the country is still
better, but very thinlv settled, and very
poor improvements. They clear the land
by girdling the trees, and when they are
decayed sufficient, the wind blows them
down. aud they are burned up by de.
grees.
6 o'cLocK.-We camp at place call.
ed Brush Creek. Piokets are thrown
ou. for the night. Company C. are de.
tailed for lha: duty. The boys "doub.
lie quick" supper, and soon all are ready,
We take our position on the west of
camp, one mile in extent. placing our
men FIVE in squad about ten rods apart. |
Soon after our guard is posted, storm
gathers over US, the rain comes down in
and continues all night. No
relief for the pickets till morning. when
the poor fellows come in well soaked.
MONDAY MoRS:So. O'Clock. All
ready TO move. We march short dis. /
lance, and encamp for the night. Still
are sent out. Allquie,
IN camp, the stiffness only broken by the
patiering rain upon our tents.
TUESDAY MORNING, 2oth.-Orders 10
De ready to march in ten minutes. The
ith Iowa and 18Th Illinois Infantry. to.
yelher with the Sd Illinois Cavalry, have
ust come up. Orders 10 fall in. We
march to Red River to night. We pass,
ID an old lady. who exclaimed. as the