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The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-06-10
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On the Abolition Of Slavery in the Dis
trict of Columbia.
By JOSEPH LEIGHTON.

By JOSEPH LEIGHTON.
Another laurel wreathes to-day
Our country's honored fame;
The seal is set which wipes away
A long recorded shame.
Thank God the rulers of the land
For Freedom have decreed,
And Justice lifts her sacred hand
To bless the righteous deed. .,.,-s,ss
But yesterday, where now we treag
Was slavery's cursed soil aAfExs ,s-
Unchecked she reared her shameiAg ighd
And clutched her guilty spoil,
To-day we walk on Freedoms ground;
No slave can breathe this air
And ioy and thankfulness resound
Where late was heard despair.
Too long the spot which bears the name
OF him who leads the line,
Ofall the patriots dear to fame,
Whose names immortal shine,
Hath borne the deep disgrace that brands
The tyrant's hated deeds
And pain the damning record stands
To mock the nations creeds.
The golden hour has struck at last
Which marks joyful morn,
The night OF tyranny is past,
The day of justice born.
The record writ in coming years
The asst may yet retrieve,
The promise which to-day appears,
The future yet achieve.
And she who crowns the smiling hill
Where the fair Potomac glides,
And whose decree for good DRILL,
A nations fate decides
A noble city yet shall be,
And worthy to have borne
That honored patriot name which she,
Dishon,red, long hath worn.
No more within her marble halls
Oppression rules the hour;
No longer on the nation calls
To crouch beneath his power
Within her courts shall Freedom bear
Henceforth her blessed sway =
And all the future seems to wear
The glory Of to-day
How grand and fair the vision spread
Before our longing eyes,
As all the mists of doubt and dread
From of the picture rise .
From lakes TO gulf, from sea to sea,
Behold the land so good
Her toilng millions strong and free
One mighty brotherhood.
Her battles fought, her victories won,
No field of bloody strife
Sends forth its cloud to blot the sun,
Or drinks the nations life.
But Peace and all her shining band
Their tuneful voices raise,
And sing drought the happy land
Their songs ofjoy and praise.
From sea to sea, from gulfto lakes,
And DER the wntcry world,
The wind of heaven our banner takes,
Against the sky unfurled;
The dear old flag Its stars all there,
And where it proudly streams
No guilt of treason taintS the air,
No slave Of freedom dreams.
O nation fairest born of time
O people blessed fate
'Tis yours TO make the world sublime,
BY being nobly great
To rise from out this trial hour,
lftrue to man and God,
To heights of fame and fields of power
And glory all untrod
WASHINGTON, ID. c., April l6, 1862.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-06-10

\ REBEL GENERAL GIVES UP.-Gener-
al Alfred Beckley, OF Raleigh Court
House, Western Virginia, who command
ed rebel brigade under Wise at the
battle Of Gauley Bridge, gave himself
up to General Cox upon the advance of
our forces through his town recently.
and asked to be permitted to give in his
allegiance. He has resigned his com
mission in the rebel army, disbanded
hi, men. and was living At home quiet
~. General Cox sent him To Gen. Ere
mont who had him sent TO Columbus.
Ohio Beckley was graduate Of West
Point. and formerly an army officer,
He is man Of wealth, and OF great in
tlueuce IN his county.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-06-10
FREMoNr's HEApouMrEEs. NEAR}

J
Gen. Fremont, with strong column,
left Franklin last Sunday and has crossed
the Shenandoah mountains, marching
nearly hundred miles with lille means
OF transportation, and no supplies in the
coantry. This morning, five miles from
Strasburg, he overlook Jackson in full
retrea; with his whole force on the road
from Winchester to Strasburg. Colonel
Closeret commanding the advance brig
ade, came upon the enemy, strongly pos
ted with artillery, which opened as soon
as the head of his column appeared =
Gen. Fremont brought his main column
rapidly up and formed into line of battle.
jackson declined TO fight. and while hol
ding Closeret in check with a portion of
his troops, withdrew his main force and
continued his retreat. in the skirm ish
five of the 9th Virginia and two of the
Goth OHIO were wounded. The enemy 5
loss is unknown. Twenty five prisoners
were taken by our cavalry
Lieut. Col. Downey, 81 regiment Po-
tomac home brigade, in skirmish on
Thursday morning drove large portion
Of Ashby' cavalry through Vaudeville,
killing TWO and wounding others.
FREMoNrs HfADQu ARrERsl
Near StrasbGrg, June ,,
Gen. Fremont's advance brigade, un
der Col. Closeret, occupied Srasburg
last night, without resistance, Jackson
rapidly retreating before our forces.
A midnight reconnaissance three Mills
beyond Strasburg came upon a rope bar
ricade and ambush of Jaekson's rear
guard. Our troops retired with only
three wounded
Col. Figgemenzi of Fremont's staff,
with only fifteen men, charged and put
to flight a body of cavalry commanded
by Ashby in person
WAsHINGroN. May Information
was received At the War Department 10.
night lhat Fremont encountered and beat
near Strasburg yesterday and this morn
ing a part Of Jackson's army. which is
in full retreat.
FRoNr ROYAL. Va, May 3l-A re
connoissnce made this afternoon discoy,
cred large force Of the enemy some sla
or seven miles from here, on the Win
chester road. Our troops opened upor
/ them and drove them some distance, Ia
king seven prisoners and one six -pounder
cannon, manufactured in Liverpool, it
1861, twelve wagons, and several horses
and mules.
WlLlIAMSroRr, May 20 Last nigh
the enemy made slight demonstration
on The neck opposite this place, but no
in sufficient force TO cause any serious
alarm. They are not believed to be sufli
cently strong to make an attack Oul
pickets still occupy the Virginia sid'
Of the river
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-06-10

proceeded to the Illinois shore, and trav-
eled to locality about half way between
Illinoistown and Venice. The ring was
drawn on spot about ten yards from
the grave of the notorious Bill Wright,
who was killed there some months ago.
The seconds for Fagin were Bendigo and
Bob Collins, while Bill Clexton, Shang-
hal Connors and Pat Collins are named
as having acted for Love. John O. Her
ron was the appointed referee.
Fagin was evidently the superior, be-
ing about twenty pounds heavier, aud at
least twelve years younger than Love,
whose age is stated at abont forty years.
Thirty five rounds were fought in less
than three quarters of an hour. The in
terval between each round was a half
minute. Fagn was twice fairly and
and sJuarely knocked down, and was a
third time prostrated, partly through his
slipping, and partly by his alversary's
fist. Love was hit with difficulty, and
planted frequent but powerful blows up
on the others head, face, shoulders and
breast. Yet he himself received terrible
injuries, Fagin making his strikes tell"
with fearful effect. The twenty eighth
round was most holly and evenly contes
ted, but Love afterwards showed himself
weakened, and unable longer to parry
with his wonted skill, while his antago-
nist though bloodiest and apparently the
more bru sed, still fought tenaciousl ly and
fiercely The thirty first round termina
ted by Fagin falling heavily on Love,
who rose with his right les apparently
dislocated at the knee. His lameness
then increased with each round, till at
the thirty fourth round he actually had
to drag il after him "to the scratch !"
The thirtyfith ended by his being
knocked senseless to the ground upon
which his seconds "threw up the
sponge" in acknowledgment Of defeat.
Love was conveyed across the river
and taken to his residence on the south
side of Green, between Sixth and Sew.
enth streets. just west of the Lindall Io-
tel. He was attended by Dr. James
o Reilly and others. 1t was found that
two of the patients lower ribs had been
! broken-doubtless by the fall at the
thirty first round The victim expired
at about 8 O'Clock last evening
Fagin has not yet been arrested
An inquest will officially disclose the per-
lnent facts i'll the case
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-06-10

IMMENSE OKDNANcE. = Preparations
are actually being made at Piusburs 10
cast twen,y-inch guns on the Rodman
plan. and there is every reason to believe
The work will be successfully accom-
plished. The enormous ordnance which
is about being turned out at Pittsburs
can be handled with ease and accuracy
by aid of machinery. The great guns
will be mounted on wrought iron carria-
yes, and the ingenuity of our mechanics
will enable the gunners TO load them as
easily as if they were sixty -four pound
ers. We presume it will require some
months 10 demonstrate the fact, that il is
practicable. by reason of American in
ventlons, TO mount thousand FOUNDER
guns in invuluerable ships. But it can
be done and is 20 be done. Three Mon
ltors with two turrets each are now un-
der way. 1t is understood that in each
of the turrets is TO be mounted a fifteen
inch Rodman gun or five hundred poun-
der. One of the guns is already nearly
finished at the Fort Pitt works. Some
weeks will be required TO finish the prep
arations for casting wenty-inch guns.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-06-10

From the ST. Louis Democrat

FROM the Sl. Louis IcNloSiat,
The Sabbath hours OF yesterday NOR.
ming were desecrated by an infamous and
brutal ring fight, resulting i'll the death
of one Of the principals engaged. The
parties were Andy Love and Mike la.
gin, the former Of this city. and the lat
ter recently from Chicago. Having
quarreled and exchanged blows. they
agreed to settle their mutual grudge "by
fair fight" in pugilistic style, Each
had discipline and practice in the sci
ence." Seconds and referee were ap-
pointed, the place selected, and a party
of about two hundred con6denlially ap-
prised of what WAS 10 transplre.
At half past five a, m, the excursion.
lists crossed the river on ferry boat.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-06-10

A TTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT
n 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
hem prof ,ssionally. (3-2ltfl
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-06-10

There are about ten thousand contra
bands. including all classes, On lie Is.
lands Of ST. Helena, Port Royal. Ladies'.
Dawluskie, Hilton Head and lew 9th.
ers and they have planted about three
thousand acres of corn, potatoes aud veg
etables The race who have taken care
of the whole Soulh in all lis actual in
dus,ry can "takc care Of themselves" il
the opportunity is given them.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-06-10
DR.. H. H. HUNT,

nFFERS HIS PROFESSIONAL SERV-
~ ices to the eitizens Of Independence and
surrounding country. Office Main Street,
in Union Block, with w G. Morris, where
or at his Residence, on Court Street, opposite
@. +. Leavitt' she will answer calls at all
hours of the day or night. [apl459-ly
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-06-10
JED LAKE,

4 TTORNEY COUNSELOR At LAW
n Land and General Agent, independence
Iowa. Will give prompt attention TO all pro
Fessional busine entrusted to his care. Money
loaned and investments made on reasonabl,
terms. Office on Main street over VIM. c. Nor
ris's Jewelry Store.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-06-10

Prof LaMountain has baen assigned
to McDowell's corps d0mes as Fro,
naut. His balloon guard is composed
of detail of forty men from the thirty
fifth regiment, under command OF Lieut..
Haddock. LaMountain and liaddock
have had together some most exciting
balloon experience and will make a
strong team in the business OF army zero.
nsuts.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-06-10
] S. WOODWARD.

4 TTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT
n Law, General Land Agent aud Notary
Public, Independence, Buchanan County.
Iowa. Win practice in the different Courts of
this State. Also attend promptly TO securing
claims, making Collections, Paying Taxes,
ConYeYaneing, DC
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-06-10
CARTER HOUSE.

7 Ohm l.. WILCOX, formerly Of the Amer
81 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
Carter House, Maine St, Cedar Falls, Iowa.
Stages leave this house daily for the North
South and West.
Cedar Falls, July % 1861.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-06-10

Major General Wool has awarded the
contract for raising and saving the re-
mains Of the Merrimac, as we'll as all
other wrecks in Norfolk harbor. TO Mr..
Sanborn the present agent Q the Adams
Express Company for the Army of the
Potomac. Measures will be taken At
once 10 commence on the Merrimac.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-06-10
The following losses were sustained by

our late retreat:
Up to the present time the total loss,
except in the cavalry, which is light,
sums up killed thirty-two, wounded l22,
missing 622.
Stragglers are still occasionally drop
ping in.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-06-10
III. &. HEMEN WAY,

4 TTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT
"A 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 -, ls6l. (ly
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-06-10
JOHN G.. HOUSE, M d.

DHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. Office,
l. over i. G. Wilcox's Store. Residence,
Green Street, 2d house below Walnut, north
side, Former residence of d. s. Dunham) In
dependence, Iowa.
August 9Th, 1861 ly
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-06-10
w. CHANDLER,

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE OFFICE
- over Keller & Burpee's Furniture War'
Rooms, Independence, Iowa.
Feb 26, 1861.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-06-10
BUSINESS CARDS.
DILAZON ID. HOLDRIDGE,

4 TTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT
IN LAW. Independence, Buchanan County,
Iowa Office over the Store of Freeman & Main
Will practice in the different Courts of this
State, and promptly and faithfully attend to
any business in any way pertaining to his pro
fession, on reasonable terms.
REFEREScEs.-Hon Ira Harris, Albany, N.
Y Hon. Francis Hyatt, Fenner, N. y G. H.
jerome. Esq, Iowa City; j. G. Loomis, lnde-
pendence.
AIril 29th, 1862 T6-ly
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-06-10
w H. BARTON,

COUNTY JUDGE
r AW OFFICE, at the Court House, Inde-
IL pendence, Iowa.
Will attend to conveyancing, take aeknow
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, 1862-06-10

In the State Library of Iowa there are
now 6.i33 volumes. | ,038 ot which were
added duriu, lhe years 1850 aud 1861
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-06-10
w. G. DONNAN,

A TTORNEY & COUNSELOR AT LAW
N 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, 1862-06-10

MRS. ii. NJ. DURHAM,
"OULD ANNOUNCE TO THE LADIES
Wv Of Independence aud vicinity, that she
has permanently located her Millinery Rooms
One Door East of Kings Hardware Store,
Where she will at all times keep the
THE LATEST STYLES OF GOODS
Apd perform all kinds of work pertaining to
business
Independence, May l3, 1852
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-06-10
l.. w. HART.

4 TTORNEY AND COUNSELOR At
n LAW, Independence, Buchanan Coun
ty, Iowa.
Will give strict attention to all business
trusted to his care. Office in the Second Story
of ALIENS BLOCK, near the bridge
Any aud all business pertaining in any way
TO Lands or land business, promptly attend
ed to. Noy2b ly
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-06-10
SWINE. |
SHEEP.
AVYI>I-n
MERINO SHEEP.

Best Merino buck, > years Il upwards, Di-
rlomann 900
81 best do do do LOO
Best Merino buck, year old, Dip. X 900
2d best do do do 80
Best Merino buck lamb, Dip. d 90
2d best do do -
Best pen of Merine ewes, not lessthan D
Diploma and 2,Oo
2d best do do do 90
Best pen of Merno lambs, not less thano
Diploma and l,a9
2d best do do do ,o0
LONG WOOLED SHEEP.
Best buck , yrs old and upwards, Dip. 400
od best do do do LOO
Best pen of ewes. not less than ;, Dip. 4 300
od best DO do do 90
Best pen Of lambs, not less than >, Dip. 4 l,a3
81 hest do do do 90
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-06-10
CATTLE.
DURIiANIS.

Best thorough bred Durham bull, 3 years
old and upwards, 300
81 bost do do do 200
Best thorough bred bull, or . years old, 200
% best do do do 90
Best thorough bred bull calf, | 90
Rest thorouGb bred Durham cow, 800
% best do do do 900
Best thorough bred heifer or 9 y'r oil, LOO
DEVONS
Best thoroughbred bull, years old and -
upwards, 3,O0
81 best do do do 900
Best thorough bred bull / or years old, 300
Best bull calf, thorough bred, ,O0
Best thorough bred Devon COW, 800
2d beet do do 300
Best thorpugh bred Devon years old
81 best do do do Prize
Best thorough bred Devon year old hcif -
"a best do do do Prize
Best thorough bred Devon calf, 90
NATIVE & GRADE CATTLE.
Best bull, ? years old and upwards, 200
ld best do do do 90
Best bull , years old, 2oo
81 best do do Prize
} Best bull l year old, r., 100
Best COW 300
% best do Diploma and 90
Best heifer ? years old 90
"a best do do Diploma and 30
Best hefer year old, l,0J
2i best do do Diploma and 50
Best steer years old, 800
81 best do do Prize or 800
Best steer years old, 2po
2d best do do Prize or 90
Best steer year old; %
?d best do do Prize or 90
Best woke of fat oxen, 300
2d best do Prize
Best yoke ofworking oxen, 300
2d best do do Prize
, Best yoke of steer; 3 yearsolj' 30; 200
B. Best t:, yoke e of steers years DID, POO 200
Best yoke of steers year old, lo2
81 best do do Prize
Best lot of calves not less than 6, 100
Best lot OF 2 years old, not less than b. 800
2d best do do do Prize or 200
Best vearold. do 800
% best do do Prize or 900
SWINE.
wards 81 80
2i best do do Prize
Best Suffolk SOW and pigs, not less than ., 2,54
2d best do do DO 200
Rest J Sutfolk shoats. 80
2d best do do Prize
Best Chester boar, %
2d best do do Prize
Best Chester sow. ,o0
2d best do do Prize
Best native and grade boar year old and
upwards, ,oO
2d best do do Prize
Best native and grade SOW and pigs not
less than D 9,JO
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-06-10
JAMESON & LEWIS.

JAMES JAMESON. .
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-01-09

yival of religion in the town of Water
bury, which continued into the succeedoe
year, Among the fruits of this revival
was the establishment of Bapis,
Church in that town, of which, near the
close of 1901, or the beginning of ths
year following, Ezra Butler was ordained
the pastor and continued as such tll nea,
the close of his life. The exact date az
his connection with this church, unfortu.
nately cannot now be ascertained, il hay.
ing passed from the "treacherom memory
of the early inhabitants, and the Church
Records being deficient in this respect
Gov. Butler was also active in the Va.
ried charities OF the day-being respect
lively Vice President and Manager of the
Vermont Colonization Society, Directo,
of the Vermont Bible Society, Vice Presi.
dent of the Washington County Bbs
Societ, and also one of the Trustees az
the University of Vermont from 1910 To
1918.
Gov Butler died at his residence in
Waterbury, Washington County, Yer
mont, on the 18th day of July, 1888, il
the 18th year of his age,
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-01-09
THE LONDON TINES "MOBS"
AMERICA

We have nothing to say for slavery, but
If Mr.. Lincoln's description of the South
is indeed true--if she is fighting to eman-
"ipate herself from the blind tyranny of a
~aded mob, from elective judges and
"1e' governors-he has given his an
eleo'.e better title to European SYM
'asonls,s sy have hitherto possessed,
pau ,, ,,an 'n, NOV bis government the stig-
ma Of fighting to imt >eady brought it to
the verge of ruin.-Londo. A'meS 1 'm
Dec. ........
The Times has grown SO bold anu AFRO
CANT, that it thus blurts ou GU. IN 1''P '"'o Vi
the word the real secret of all its syu.r-
tbv with the rebellion in America. 1t is
fully aware that the real purpose of the
arch traitors who precipitated this terriSc!.e
civil war, is the overthrow of Democratic
Institutions. With what Satanic hate the
Thunderer speaks of the "degraded mob, !"
as applied to the people of america win
the exception of the shareholders j. If
JEFF. Davis purpose is TO put the iron
heel of tyranny upon the necks of the
Southern people,-if it be to rob them of
their political franchises-to take away
from them the right to elect their own
Governors and their own rulers--if it be
his purpose to sacrifice the freedom of the
people upon the altar of his unholy ambi-
tion-then, the Times declares, he is en-
titled to European sympathy" and says
that the stigma of carrying on the contest
will rest upon us, who are sighting to inn
pose upon others" Chat is, the slavehold-
ing tyrants) [Democratic] institutions
which have already brought our nation to
the verge of ruin" The Times is the
paid and pampered organ of absolutism in
Europe, and it is to be expected that i
will hound on the conspiracy against thu
| free institutions bequeathed to US by ou1
fathers.
But when the Times talks 30 glib,
about the degraded mob" in America
what does it mean? What has @degrad
ed" our people? Compare the masses Q
this country with those of even the mos
liberal government in Europe. Compar
them with the masses Of England, and b.
hold the difference Our people are il
a telligert - they are blessed with FIRE