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TO FIGHT.
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RAILWAYS READY RELIEF.

which has already proved itself in over fny req,
mcnts now at the seat of war near Washington. to
he positive prevention against sickness in the
form of
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-08-12
The Place for Conversions.

Be- The Des Moiues Register says
that Col. PORTER Of the 9TH Iowa Caval-
~, in speech recently made at his home
in MI. Pleasant said lie went TO the war
pro slavery Democrat, and had come
back an -Aboluionist : Lieut.. Col. Dew.
Ely, Of tie 9Th Regiment, has lately been
at his home in Des Moines, and reports
himself an example Of a similar conver.
sion. We have seen scores of similar
conversions reported, and none in an op.
positc direction, and we cannot avoid T. e
conclusion that the best place in the
world to grow Aboliioni>ts is in the ar
my of the Union. We know that our
friend and townsman, Lieut.. Col. LEE,
talks differently, but then man's heart
is sometimes better than he is willing 10
own and while The Colonel may be
ashamed to own 10 his conversion in
words, we understand his acts give bet.
ter report Of his judgment and his i'm
pulses. These wholesale baptisms in
anti Slavery doctrines. lLcse demonstra-
tons of the power Of anti slavery faith,
are very encouraging, and we only hope
some OF our Democratic friends herea.
bouts may come under the influence.
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Musical and Patriotic
ENT B R T AIN M ENT.

T'he ladies of the Episcopal Church, assisted
l. by number of others, who have kindly
volunteered their services, will give an Enter
tainment of the above character at the Court
House, on Thursday Evening, August 18th. at
~ o'clock.
The exercises will include he presentation
of the beautiful and string patriotic pieces, po
etical and musical, entitled !" Union and Sc
cesson," and the . Re union of the States
These pieces, in which more than fifty persons
take part, have been repeatedly received-the
former in Chicago and the latter in Philadel-
phia-with the warmest enthusiasm. A num-
Der of favorite Ducts, Choruses, Recitatons
and Dialogues, will also be given (by the chill
dren.) There will occur in the course of the
Entertainment an intermisson of half an hour,
during which variety of refreshments may
be had in the room.
Tickets 25 cents Childrens' tickets 10 cents,
to be had at the Book and Drug stores. None
,cW be sold at the door.
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ion, whic!, has attained such gigantic proper.
tons, we give unqualified expression of conf
dence in his craftsmanship and patriotism.
RESOLVED I'd, That we honor COL Vandever
for the patriotic spirit and untiring energy.
displayed by bin in raising Il regiment OF
troops and leading it to the field. That his
bravery and skill upon the field of battle, his
earnest and intelligent discharge OF military
duty and above all bis kind attention to the
wants and comfort of his men, have won for
him our admiration and deepened for him our
respect.
On motion the resolutions were cordi-
ally and unanimously adopted.
Col. Allison then addressed the Con
vention, after which, on motion, the
Convention adjourned sine die.
II. A. WILTsE, President.
j. RICH, Sec'y
At meeting of the Central Commit
tee, g. l.. Mathews. OF Dubuque. was
appointed Chairman. aud O. p. Shiras.
Secretary. J. Rich, Willis Drummond.
and j. w. Rogers were appointed an
Executive Committee. .e
WAsHINaToN, Aug. 8.--From inteli.
gence received al the War Department.
it is ascertained that $4,000 Western
troops of the new levy will be ready tor
go into the field this week. This report
delights the President as much as it wik
loyal people, who are anxously waiting
his efforts to hurry up the end of the
rebellion.
New YORK, Aug. g. Herald special,
The expedition sent out under General
Gibbon last Tuesday, has returned. A
portion of the command, under Colonel
Gutter, dashed off to the right, and made.
descent upon Frederickvlle, small
station twelve miles from Gordonsville
GU the Virginia Central Railroad, de-
stroying the buildings, stores, and about
half mile of track Gibbon, with the
main body, had sharp skirmish with
the enemy on the Richmond telegraph
road, twelve miles from Fredericksb
one prisoner was tax n. We lost one
man killed and several prisoners, but
two Of General Gibbons column were
wounded. The enemy had been appris-
ed Of our advance, and came around up
on our rear from Bowling Green.
The loss sustained by the rebels is un
known.
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G.. J r.


E1s" The following letter was written
by Dr. w. O. SMITH, formerly OF this
place, to DR.. CHASE.
CYNrHrASA, KY. July 25, 1852.
DEAR DR. Il have been intending
TO write you letter for some time, but
have had my hands so full that could
not take the time | was about three
weeks ago appointed lst Major of the
7,h Ky. cavalry, and encamped near ibis
place Some ten days since my Col,
Leonidas Metcalf, was called away with
all the Regiment but about 100 men
which, with the camp-stores. &c, were
placed under my command. A few days
after he left we were threatened by the
pickets of Gen. John Morgan, the notoii
US southern jsy-hawker. ! was up all
night for three nights with my command,
expecting a fight. and diminishing with
his pickets. On The 10th Of this month
commanded to strike tents, apd fall back
on Cynthiana, where Col. j j. Laudrum
had force of about 225 men, and by
joining our forces we could make better
defence. At this time there were not
less than 5000 soldiers at Lexington, and
not needed. On the 18th, next day af-
Ter moved, we were attacked by Morg-
ans forces Of 1900 strong. The fight
commenced about 8 o'clock, our force
being only about 375 men, and we
fought them for 2 hours, when we were
oyerpowered by numbers, and had TO
surrender as prisoners of war We had
25 of cur men killed, aud 80 wounded.
They lost some 40 killed, and as many
wounded.
We gave Morgan such repulse with
our brave little band that he paroled us
all and left in great haste for the South
| am now a prisoner Of war until | can
get exchanged. My wife was in town
during the battle, and piece Of bomb
shell struck her dress. We defended
every street with desperation. | had a
splendid $3.50 horse shot and killed
under me. | then took musket from
man and fought with that, making several
secesh bite the dust. So you see that !
am not a talking man. but one that is
ready TO act and fight. Morgan came
very near hanging me. He had me on
horse, and was about 10 start with me,
when he relented.
Yours truly
w. O. SMITH.
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supplied with St. Louis and Chicago pa.
.pers, generally from three to four DAYS
old, while trashy EDITORIALS and yellow
covered novels, are coming in perlec
flood. All that the soldier ever dream
ed Of in his widest flights of fancy, car
be procured at Corn,h with the excep.
ton of strong drinks, which much to his
grief has been vigorously interdicted.
Gen. Rosecrans, our present division
commander, is rendering himself quite
popular, and his administrative capacity
is unquestioned. If he does as we'll il
the field, the country may rest assured
That the Army Of the Mississippi" vii
in no way belle its reputation, and we
may have no occasion TO regret the loss
of Gen. Pope. AS yet, sickness has no
prevailed among the troops TO an alarm
ing extent, and the report that is being
circulated in Iowa TO the effect that the
Fifth Regiment has but three hundred
men fit for duty, is sad mistake. !
think that there has ne yer been less than
five hundred men who were ready to take
up the line Of march. We have not fair
y entered upon the sickly season yet
which sets in the latter part Of August,
and continues to the first of October
The most rigid course of sanitary meas
ures are pursued to guard against conta-
gious diseases, and bur litle fears are en-
tertained of receiving q visit from his
saffron -colored majesty.
Yesterday the quiet of our camp was
somewhat broken by the cheering intel
ligence that the rebels under Bragg were
marching on us sixty thousand strong,
by way Of Tupola. Two deserters who
came within the lines Of the 18th Wis
consin. brought the news, and of course
il is perfectly reliable. Sill it would be
nothing surprising five did have brush
here, for we hold the most important key
of the southwest, and it is for the inter
est o. the secesh 10 get us out OF it as
soon as possible. Bat whether they make
any demonstration on us or not, depends
in great measure upon their success a
the east. The app ointment Of Gen. Hal.
leck TO the command Of all the land
forces of the United States, gives gener
al satisfaction here, while the recent acts
of Congress. discarding the conservative
policy that has been pursued, is cheering
1t remains 10 be seen whether our gener
ais in the field will come fully up to The
letter and spirit oftheir instructions. The
people of the north are now thoroughly
aroused to the magnitude Of the task be
fore them, and they may depend upon i
that their gallant soliiery in the field are
imbued with the same degree OF enthu
siasm.
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The Congressional Convention.

EE The Cong. Convention held at
West Union on Wednesday last, was one
Ct tie best Conventions we have ever at
tended. Ii was one of the finest looking
and most intelligent bodies Of men that
we have ever seen collected for a similar
purpose, and to its credit be il said that
not man, during lis setting, could be
found under Tie influence Of liqeor.
On tie evening previous to the meet
ing of the Convention, general good
lime was had at the Court House, al
which speeches were made by o. p
SHrRAs, Of Dubuque, Judge BERRY. Of
Mitchell JED LAKE, of Buchanan, HAIR
sEY and COOLEY, Of Dubuque, and OH
trs.
The feeling III lie Convention was
earnest, but in every degree kindly.
Messrs. ALLISON and ADAMS led on the
Informal ballot, Mr.. ADAMS having with
in two-lenths OF q vote as much strength
a, Mr.. ALLISON, 4 compliment tha, shows
the estimation in which Mr.. ADAMS is
held throughout the district. He with
drew his name after the informal ballot,
which we cannot help thinking a wrong
move. although recommended By some
OF his bes, friends.
Gov. FAyILLE had much strength, as
he deserves TO have for any position for
which be may be named, by virtue of
his many exceIlencies as n msn. and bis
superior intellectual abilities. The est
NATION in which be is held is shown By
tie large vote thrown for him.
But while Col ALLISON was the first
choice Of many, he had won his way 10
lie favor Of, and became the second
choice, Of sill greater number. Cd.
ALLISON came from hi, county backed
by unanimous delegation Of ? Of tie
very best men Of Dubuque. They were
not merely politicians, but men standing
high i'll mercantile and profess onal lie
men of character, men Of regard among
their fellow citizens. We conceive lllat
the Convention did Col. ALLISON no
greater honor in its selection than did
Dubuque County do him in sending
such delegation 10 ask Of it that choice
There was no doubling, from the charac
ter of that delegation. the estimation in
which Col. ALLISON is held by his neigh
bors, and we think there can be no doubt
that the Convention made a wise seec
ton. Col. ALLISON has become well
known throughout tie district by his
connection with the Governors staff, and
Lis indefatigable exertions to promote he
comfort and convenience Of the soldiers
have made for him a favorable name.
As man he possesses superior social
qualities /; is courteous and affable, and |
rs consequence very popular. As a
lawyer he is greatly esteemed by the Du.
buque bar, and there occupies promis-
ing position. He makes a good argu-
ment. reasons closely. is analytical and
logical. He talks readily. but at.
,acks the judgment and not the fancy. Of
his auditors. With practice, as was the
case with Col. VAsDEyER, he will become |
"A forcible and effective stumrer.
C'!. ALLISON will poll very saoug
toie in Dubuque County and unless the I
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-08-12

Es- The steamship Golden Gate
HUDsoN, commander, was burned at sea
on the 27th ult, on her way from San
Francisco TO Panama She bad on board
SO cabin passengers, l47 second cabin
and steerage, 95 crew, and 3 400,0 600
in treasure. The ship was out three and
a half miles from shore when the fire
broke out, and was Immediately headed
to the shore and beached. Not more
than 50 souls were saved.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-08-12
Ninth Judicial District Republican Con.
VentiOn.

Notice s hereby given that q Delegate Re-
publican Convention for the Ninth Judicial
District of Iowa will be held at Independence,
Iowa, on Wednesday, the goth day of August
A D., 1862, at the hour of four o'clock p NJ
for the pur. o,e Of nominating a Judge and
District Attorney, and for the transaction oil
such other business as may be deemed expedi.
cnt.
The ratio of representation will he one dele
gate for every one hundred votes cast for Abra-
ham Lincoln for President of the United States
in 1860, and one additional delegate for any
fractional vote exceeding fifty.
W. G. DOMAIN, Chairman, Buchanan Co
FRANK NJ. ROBINSON, Dubuque Co
S. G. VAN ANDA, Delaware Co
JAMES S. GEORGE, Backhawk Co
WILLIAM LANE, Concentration. Grundy Co.
Central Committee
July 18Th, 1862
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Faye cite County.

Gyr Fayette County, as far as we can
Judge from a trip 10 West Union, is a
most beautiful county-one Of tie hand
soonest and best in HE State. The land
is more rolling than in this section, well
dotted with groves of timber, and wat
cred with running brooks, and, better than
all, is we'll settled and cultivated. From
Fsye:te 10 West Uaion good road takes
us through a region every acre almost o.
which is we'll fenced, well cultivated, and
now bearing upon its bosom heavy crops
Of Wheat, Gals and Corn, with the OK
cepIion Of few places where the opera
lions Of the Chinch bug were plainly
discernible. Fayettc village is really a
beautiful little place, situated in kind
OF broad level basin, arrange of hills COM
plelely surrounding it. The houses are
new. generally handsome, and surround
ed by many Evidences Of comfort and
good taste. On gently elevated ridge
in the town, stands the Upper Iowa Uni
versi,y, very large and handsome struc-
ture Of cut stone. Ii is one of the most
desirable institutions that any place can
possess.
West Union we had no time to exam
inc. It's situation Is hirh. dry. and AL
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-08-12
THOMAS ABBOTT.
For the Guardian

For the Guardian.
Mr.. EDITOR Permit me word
through your columns. cannot forbcal
asking the Editor Of the Indepen lenct
CiV'lian, who through his columns, can
advise other men to so TO war-who can
point lis finger at this man and that man
and query as TO his courage, and ask the
wherefore Of his not making lis body a
target for rebel bullets-wko can, with q
meanness unparalleled, and which has
excited the scorn Of every thinking man
and woman in the county, discuss the
question as TO why a lady who has given
up to her country dearly loved hus-
band should not also give up the only
means of support that the death of that
noble husband has left her, and can de
clare with GOODNESS tie most contempt.
ble, that that widow should be satisfied
with the puttance OF charity doled out
by an oyarburdenod country-permit
me TO ask this man (?) why he don't en-
list to serve his country =? He has three
brothers TO take care Of his paper, and
while his going would not interfere with
his business, the Withdrawal Of his intel
lect from the channel Of journalism is not
likely TO be severely felt, especially in
this community.
Respectfully yours,
A SorprFR's Cre-rR
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] B. THOMAS.

Mr.. EDITOR Il think | will decline
the invitation given by Col. Thomas to
accompany him to the war, for the fol
lowing reasons
lst. The Colonel drinks.
3D. He drinks to the health of JEFF
Davis, and to the success of the Southern
Conlederacy.
81. He rejoiced over the disasters at
Bulls Run and Balls Bluff
Ali. He denounces the President as an
Abolitionist. and says if he had the power
he would hang al! the Aboltionists in
the United States.
9Th. There is reason 10 fear that be
would desert our army, and join the reb.
els.
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Com plimentary, we think.

GS7' The rumor that we intended To
enlist has brought our friends down up,
on US by scores, we can justly say by
fiflies, each with an earnest, determined
protest against such an intention. Sew.
eral Of them have proffered to find any
number of men, from one to half score,
to go i'll our place, and one venerable
and enthusiastic friend declared that hal!
the town could be spared better than we.
Another, equally partial, declared that
while, in the army, we could count but
one, IN our present position we counted
as much as whole company and an
honored friend feelingly offered to 20
himself, if that we.e necessary 10 induce
lis to stay. This is all summed up, OF
course, in he declaration that The Guard
ian cannot be spared, and that it is their
wish lha. it continue under its present
control. How grateful sc are for these
expressions Of confidence we have no
words adequately to represent. How
cheering this confidence is 10 us we know
not how to express. We hope we may
continue to receive it, as we shall ALWAYS
endeavor, wherever we may be placed to
deserve it.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-08-12

CTEcINNATrT, Aug, IA dispatch 10
the Commercial from Deckhard, Tenn,
says, Gen. Robert McCook was murder
ed day before yesterday while riding in
his ambulance in advance Of his brigade.
DEcKHAnD, Tenn, Aug. General
Bob Nc Cook was murdered by a party
Of guerilas on the 9Th of August while
riding shor, distance in advance Of his
brigade in an ambulance.
Capt Hunter Brook. ar de camp,
was taken prisoner
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
DISSOLUTION NOTICE.

VNHE Copartnership heretofore existing be-
l. tween Handy Il Wilson, is this day dis
solved by mutual consent.
Those knowing themselves indebted to the
sa d firm, are requested to call and settle i'm
medatey and save costs.
HANDY d WILSON.
August 18th, 1862. [2l-t
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Yours truly.
w. O. SMITH.
Republican Congressional Convention

According to call the Republicans o.
the Sd Congressional District met in
Delegate Convention at West Union. on
Wednesday, the 9th inst, at / O'Clock
Z. NJ.
Willis Drummond. Esq. Chairman Of
Central Committee, called the Conyen
ton to order, and announced as Tempo.
rary President. Coi II A Wlltse. OF
Dubuque.
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volunteering draws almost exclusively
upon the Republican vote, will be elected
by biz majority.
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REPUBLICAN STATE TICKET.

For Secretary Of STATE,
JAMES WRIGHT,
Of Delaware County
For Auditor Of State,
JONATHAN w. CATTELL,
Of Cedar County.
For Treasurer Of State,
W. II. HOLMES,
Of Jones County.
For Attorney General,
CHARLES Z. NOURSE,
Of Polk County.
For Reg ulster Of Land Office,
j. a. HARVEY,
Of Fremont County.
For Representative TO Congress,
WIN. B. ALLISON,
OF Dubuque County.
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all the leading characteristics of fash
ionable watering place.
The troops have recently been paid off
and are now luxuriating on the good
things that the suffers shops afford
Straw berries and pine apples at 81 j
per can, meet with a ready sale. Oran.
ges, lemons and dried fruits, sell by the
wholesale, while through all the camp:
extempore pedlars are vending out pies
candy, and bucketslul of lemonade. Ii
would seem as though the whole western
army have given themselves up TO feast.
ing and merriment. Many anxious to
secure the shadow ere the substance
fades" flock TO The tents Of the dagucr.
rean artists, lich can be seen in every
direction, and get some OF the most mis-
cradle executed daubs yciePt photographs
that ever caricalured the human face
divine" while the gaming boards, where
the hard earned wages of the soldier are
squandered, arc numerous. Perhaps
the hardest feature and worst evil in the
army TO check is this very evil. Il care
not, says the confirmed gambler, chow
stringent the orders are, can evadc
them and play under false pretcnse. !"
And he does il 10 perfection The read
ING public, Of reading soldiers, are well