The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-09-02
DuDUQUE, August 28lh, 1862.


EDITOR GUARDIAN The needle
books, so kindly forwarded by the ladies
of Independence to the members of Capt
Mobiles and Capt. Miler's Companies,
were duly presented last evening, at the
Park, whore both had assembled for that
purpose. There was enough, and two
to spare, which were let for any one who
might hereafter become a member Of eth
Ell company.
After the presentation, Lieut.. Lake
responded in behalf of Captain Mobiles
company. Tell the ladies'" said he,
that we return them our sincere thanks
for their thoughtful kindness ; that their
presents will be safely kept, and highly
priced not only for their usefulness, but
also as mementoes from those our hearts
hold dear. Every thing that reminds us
of Independence, and also of Buchanan
County, where We have spent so many
happy years, and around which clusters
SO many fond recolleclions. are and will
be thankfully received and fondly cher
ished. Tell them that we are going to
the field Of battle and Of carnage, to fight
| for the sacred institutions of our country,
and in defence of our own homes and
that we feel assured that they will never
have occasion 10 feel ashamed of our con-
duct; that they will never hear Of one OF
our company with his back to the foe -
He closed by again returning thanks for
each and every one of the companies, to
the ladies, for their valued kindness.
Lieut.. DOMAIN next followed, in re-
spouse in behalf of the members Of Capt.
Mlller's Company, lie said it was cheer
ing 10 know that they were thought of,
and their wants provided for, by the low
ed ones at home that being assured OF
their watoh(ul care, they could 20 forth
with lighter and holder hearts, and chat
they could strike heavier and surer blows
against those that would tear down and
trample under feet the constitution given
by our fathers. He said they would long
remember those whose nimble fingers
had formed these useful gifts. They had
left their homes at their country's call.
with resolute hearts, aud whatever might
befall them, they would always be found
whore duty called and he hoped. that
having assisted in crushing the rebellion,
they would all be permitted to return in
salelyt 10 their loved and cherished homes.
Three rousing cheers where then Civ
en-, in which every voice participated, for
the ladies' Of Independence
The whole affair was impromp,u, but,
notwithstanding, quite number of Ia.
Dies aud gentlemen were present, and
seemed much pleased with the proceed
ings,
The companies are noticed and praised
wherever they 50, and also Buchanan
County, whose citizens turn out so no
bly, at every call. There can be no doubt
but that the noble men who have left
your county, will make for il a history
that will live long after this generation
shall have been forgotten.
Ii is difficult for one who has been
long acquainted with the boys al home
TO see them here in martial array on their
way 10 the field OF battle, and not feel
The deepest sadness. But they are in
good spirits, and will make their mark,
when an opportunity is afforded They
are brave men. with true hearts and
strong arms, of whom Buchanan County
cannot but be justly proud.
Yours, Truly,
q. WILrsE.