The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-12-09

leated, and perhaps destroyed. The loss.
es at South Mountain and An,ietam, are
put at l,742 killed, 1905 wounded, and
9l3 missing a total of 1921.
The report states that the army rested
on the north bank of the Potomac near
Sharpsburg from the 10th of September
until the Goth Of October and says that
the long inactivity Of SO large an army
in the face Of a defeated foe, and during
the most favorable season for rapid mar
ches, and vigorous campaign, was a
matter of great disappointment and re
greet.
Gen. Haleck states that he telegraph
ed Mcclellan October 9Th to cross the
river. Gen. Mcclellan di8approved the
plan Of crossing south of the Blue Ridge,
but proposed to cross at Harpers Ferry
and move on Winchester, but did not
cross until Oct. Goth, and then at Berlin,
the passage occupying till November Sd.
During this period Gen. Nc Clelan stop
ped communicating with the Comman-
der-in- Chief, addressing the President
On the 9Th, his removal was ordered.
The Secretary Of War details the mill
tary operations during the past year, and
points to the fact that the department of
the Pacific has been free from any ca
lamities. An earnest and deep sympa-
thy has been manifested by the loyal cit
liens Of the Pacific States in support OF
the Union. From survey OF the whole
field of operations, it is apparent that
whatever disasters our arms may have
suffered at particular points, great ad-
vance has been made since the com
mencement of The war.
The Union forces are now in the field
under able commanders, stronger than
ever, resolute and eager to be led against
the enemy to crush the rebellion by a
vigorous winter campaign. The armies
Of the Potomac and the West stand ready
to vie with each other in dealing the
quickest and heaviest blows against the
enemy.
Taught by experience OF The ruin Of
inaction and and the hazard Of delay, a
spirit of earnest activity seems now to
prevail among the forces of the United
States beyond what has hitherto been
exhibited in the numerous battles and
engagements that have occurred. Our
armies in general have displayed the
courage and determination that should
inspire officers and soldiers fighting in
defence of their Government.
Under the calls Of July and August,
there are already in the field over 400,
900 new troops, of which 500, 900 are
volunteers. $4,000 of these have vol.
unteered for three years.
Congress.
GT Congress has as yet done but lit
tie other than the preliminary business
OF the session. A number of resolutions
have been offered relative to the arrests
made by the Secretary of War, but have
generally been laid over. In the House,
on the Cd, Mr.. HOOPER, from Committee
on Ways and Means, reported bin re
curing judgments now pending or here
after brought for collecting or recover
ing duties or money due from collectors
or other officers, to be paid in IT, S. gold
or silver coin. The resolution passed.
A resolution was also adopted instruct
ing the Military Committee to report on
the propricty of increasing the pay of
soldiers to $ SIS per month, and reducing
salaries of officers not actually in service.
Resolutions locking to the free entry Of
cotton from foreign ports, to the reduc
ton Of the Expenditures Of tho General
Land system, and to the abrogalion Of
all treaties with the Sioux Indians oil
Minnesota, and for the relief Of the suf
ferers BY the Indian outrases in Mime
sofa, were offered and passed
In the Senate, on the Sd, Mr.. SUMsER
offered resolution that the Committee
on Military Affairs be directed to con.
slider the expediency OF providing by law
for the establishment of corps compos. |
ed Of men especially enlisted for hospital
and ambulance service, with commits
stoned officers TO command them, who I
shall have the entire charge. under the
medical officers Of the hospitals, so as to
enlarge the usefulness Of this humane
service, and give the efficiency derived
from such an organization. Adopted.
In the Senate, on the 4th, Mr.. CLARK
offered the following
Resolred, BY the Senate and House Of Repre-
rentatiyes, that they cordially approve the pol |