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The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-11-25
The following extract is from a lett,

The following extract is from letter
from Lieut.. SAMPSON TO his father:
CAMP or THE 9rH Iowa, NEAR HrLESAl
ARKANSAS, Nov. 10th, 1862. (
DEAR FATHER Il was on duty yes
terday as Lieutenant of the guard, and
had the privilege again of entertaining
ten secesh prisoners, brought in by a
scouting party under Col. Vandever,
which went out Thursday and returned
last evening The Colonel is very en-
ergstic. The remarks in reference to
him by one OF our Commissioners, in the
Dubuque Times, ara very true. He al
lows himself but little rest, nor does he
allow any parties of rebels TO rest long
near him. A detachment which he sent
by little different route, came in late,
last evening, bringing eight or ten more
prisoners. 1t seems they had quite q
skirmish with the rebels, some of on,
men getting wounded, one Lieutenant O.
the 4th Iowa Cavalry, pretty badly
They report to have killed number o
the enemy. Some report as high az fl
ty, probably half that number would bs
nearer the truth. But our 4th Caviar,
are getting name as first rate fighters
Lieut.. Parsons being among the first tc
win it. lie led his company in charg,
at the time he received his wound. in
which he gained for himself and oompa
ny great credit.
Iowa troops are coming down the riy
er pretty fast. The eth, e6th and 3olh
are here, and we hear of several more on
the way. among which is the eth. W.
are anticipating pretty fine time wher
they get hero. Have promised the boys
that will get permit TO take the whole
company TO their camp as soon as prac.
ticablo, But we ara not certain vet thai
they will get down this far. The g9tt
Wisconsin came down few days ago
and had hardly gol their tents pitched
before party Of the enemy charged in,
10 their camp, but it seems the rebel.
were as much surprised as themselves
and they took their leader, with quite a
number of the men. Ii seems that the
rebels knowing that We kept pieke
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-11-25
The Soldiers Vote.

EH The number of votes cast BY the
soldiers OF Buchanan County for District
Clerk, rs returned by the Board of State
Canyassers, was 229 OF which EpwARp
BREWER received 179, and d. Il. RAN.
DALI 40. BREwER's majority, 100.
The whole number of votes cast for
Sheriff is 1856; of which JOHN Nj. WEST.
FALL received las, and STEPHEN PIER
SAIL Al. WEsrFALL's majority lo4.
BREWERS majority is therefore 27O on
the whole vote, and WEsrFALL's majority
l79.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-11-25

EY- We are indebted to Mr.. V. r.
BEACH, of Sumner Township, for large
jug full of as good an article of Sorg hum
Molassss as we have ever tasted. Mr.
BEACH has always had noted success in
the manufacture of Sorghum, either
through The superiority of his apparatus
or because he has a natural ability for
molasses manufacture. He 10 the invent.
or OF an evaporation of simple construo-
ton, but for which he claims, and gives
the figures to prove, great capacity fol
evaporation, with but little expsnditur.
of fuel. AT any rate, if any one has a
doubt of its capacity to make good syruE
they can be satisfied by applying t.
Msssrs. MUNsoN 81 DUNHAM, where the
molassss is for sale.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-11-25

Our Bridge.
~ Supervisor SrRoMAS is finishing
the work on the bridge. and we shall soon
have structure that is pleasing. passa.
BILE. aud safe. Mr.. MESSENGERS, besides
rsplanking the west half Of the cause
: way, also boarded up the sides. and when
Mr.. SrRoMAN similarly finishes the cas-,
half. tie bridge will not only he infinite
ly improved in appearance. but will be a
good deal safer for children, colts, DO
The promptness with which our new
supervisors have renovated this structure
proves how easy it is to carry forward
necessary public improvements when
some go ahead man can be induced to
interest himself in them. We hope the
lesson won't be lost relative to some 9th
or matters Of public utility.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-11-25
A New Idea.

ET WOODS a. Co. have started 2
store at the railroad station to accommo.
date persons III that vicinity. and are
Offering an assortment of goods suited
to the times, at most reasonable rates
We are glad to learn that they are meet.
ing With much encouras sment at the
outset. Mr.. WOODS was formerly with
Mr.. Wilcox, and bears good reputa
ton in the community. His friends
will no doubt be glad to see him in his
new location.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-11-25
Markets.

~ Wheat varies greatly in quality
the present season, and prices have a
wide range. 1t is now selling at 50@
70 cents. Corn is worth Is, and Oats
% cents. Hogs, on foot, are selling at
SO 30; dressed, So 90. Turkeys are
worth 5 cents per pound, and KINsLEY is
selling Chickens tive for dime Who
wouldn't live in Iowa?
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-11-25
From the 27th Regiment.

The favors Of our correspondents have LEFT
us so little room this week, that we are com
PEELED to leave out part of the following lette
from our esteemed correspondent, @. H. L. re
latlng to Cairo and its muddy surroundings
We give the latter part, containing all the news.
CAIRO, November 29th 1862
FRIEND Rich:
This morning | had half awaken
ed, when who but Captain MILLER was
in the mud at the mouth Of the tent, en-
curing "Who lives here ?" Wha
company is this 2" He was in good
splits. Came in company with Colonel
LAKE, who is rugged aud wide awake a:
ever. Some of the boys came with them
They are looking we'll now. With them
came host Of provisions, of excellent
quality. Companies H and G, though
far away, receive these tokens of friend
ship, these evidences of kindly remem-
brance, with the highest regard. Espec-
tally did these come in a favorable time
Many of the boys were in well -nigh
helpless condition. The boys who re-
ceived gave freely for the whole com
pany. AS we plodded around the com
mon table we thought Of pic MICS far
away in another and better land All
were filled, and still there was more. In
vitations were extended to extra dinners.
Corporal KIRKHAM invited your cores
pendent, and laying aside all compunc-
tons of delicacy, l greedily partook
again. If KIRKHAM's and BowKERs la
dies cooked those nice cakes and pies,
their cooking suits my taste. To all the
ladies in and about independence, these
two companies would return their heart
lest thanks.
Yesterday three of each company were
detailed as a guard TO accompany six
hundred exchanged rebel prisoners to
Vicksburg. Corporal Blank, and pri-
Yates Sprowl. Buch and Hays, from Co.
III, and Beaman, Wheeler, and -,
of Company G, were sent. The prison
els were taken at Richmond, KY, some
months ago, and were in an exceedingly
destitute condition. Many of them pre-
sented no brightness Of aspect. An Off
Ger of higher rank, and surgeon, ex.
hibited talent and ability. They en-
barked on the Metropolitan, chiefly. II
was sickening to behold them, but re-
turn of seven hundred and fifty Of our
boys from rebal clutches, would shed a
ray OF light over this gloomy Cairo.
1t has ceased to rain, and best of all
we are ordered to Columbus, and from
thence, it is thought. TO Memphis. We
go Friday, the 2lst. What merry hearts
now Our time, to day and to morrow,
will be probably employed in drawing
the remainder of our outfit, such as KNAPP
sacks, haversacks, &C., and the firing OF
old muskets, which will eventually be
exchanged for good seryiceabls rifles.
Some of our regiment will have to be
left behind. There are several cases OF
typhoid fever, and the measles and other
diseases are prostrating many of our
brave boys. Company Fl leaves behind
several Of its members. Co. G. leaves
soma. None are in a very dangerous
condition. Lieut.. Donnan and Sergeants
Brownson and smyser, are unwel, but
they 60 with us.
Some one is singing
John Browns army lies wallowing in the mud
and l must up and join them.
G. ii. l..
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-11-25

EH- The Des Moines Register, of the
18th, announces the arrival in that CITY
DR.. WRIGHT and family, the new Score
tary of State. The Doctor will certainly
make popular officer.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-11-25
nY- Hon. III. A. WIlrsE. Of Dnbuou.

IY- Hon. II. A. WLrsE. Of Dubuque,
has been appointed Secretary of the
Board of Education. vice L. Ii. BENTON
appointed Colonel OF the 99th Regiment
Mr.. WiLrsR has been intimately aud
prominently connected with the Educa.
tional interests Of Dubuque. and is mos
admirably fitted to succeed Mr.. BENTON
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-11-25

we notice that several Of the
towns about us have lately built large and
credtable school houses. and are detail.
ing the fact with an evident feeling Of
pride aud qualification. Why should not
Independence follow the good example {?
Certainly wo are as able. rs any of our
nsighbors. Surely nothing speaks SO
well for a community as liberaity in con.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-11-25

~ The books of the Adju.ant Cen
erals office Of this State show that Iowa
has sent 50.085 soldiers 10 the war.
What glorious record Of loyalty for our
young State.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-11-25
To Painters:

Paints, Oils, Varnishes, st. Louis pure White
Lead, Buffalo Lead. French and American Zine
ground IN oil. and Demar Varnish. A large
assortment OF Colors dry. and ground in oil.
CoPal Varnish, Nos. and ., Light Picture
Narnish' Coach Body Varnish, Asphaltum Var
nish, Leather Varnish, Japan Varnish, Turpea
tine &c, for sale at current market prices.
At WALLACE'S Drug Store.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-11-25
From the 5th.

We received, last night, too late for
publication this week, letter from our
correspondent with the 9Th Reg. 1t is
dated at Camp near La Grange, Miss,
November 18th" He reports nearly all
the boys Of Company E in good health.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-11-25
PERIPHERY,

Lubin's Extracts, Wrights Extracts, julie.
Haules' Extracts, Hair Brushes, Tooth Brushes
Fancy Soap Tole, Powders. &c, DC,
AT WALLACE'S Drug Store
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-11-25
Railroad Time Table.
Wood! Wood!

Wanted at this Office, in payment of
subscription, TWENTY CORDS of
good wood.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-11-25
Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving.
Thursday next is the day appointed
by the Governors of this and most of the
other loyal States, as day Of Thanks
giving.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-11-25
PATENT MEDICINTs,.,'

Agent for all the Popular Patent Medicines
The Trade supplied nj Manufacturers prices.
At WALLACE'S Drug Stor,
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-11-25
Mite Society.

Mite Society.
~ The Episcopal Mite Society will
meet at Mr.. ScAKcLIFF' Tuesday even
ing Dec. Cd.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-11-25
Glass & Glassware.

A large assortment constantly on hand. suit
able for Druggists and Housekeepers.
At WALLACE'S Drug Store.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-11-25
CORN ST4RCK. SlG0- rIpI0c4

Oatmeal, Pearl Barley. Chocolate. Extracts
for Cooking, Rose Water. &c. &c.
At WALLACE'S Drug storo
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-11-25
The Draft.

The Draft.
The Dubuque Times says that the
draft in this State has been fixed for the
28th inst. We doubt 1t. Certainly our
commissioner has received no orders to
that effect
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1862-11-25
"A Administrators Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that on the 10th
~ day of September, A. D. 1862, the under
signed was appointed Administrators Of tho Ia
tate OF Charles W. Cummings, deceased, late
Of buchanan County, Iowa. by the County
Judge of said county. No settlements will be
legal except made by such Administrator. All
persons indebted TO such estate. are requested
to settle without delay, and those having
claims against tho same viii file them az the
law directs.
Q. II. MAIN, Admir-.
Independence, Sept 23d. 1869. Ta7.3
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The Rebel RAM Arkansas.
RELIABLE IMPORTATION CONCERN
ING HER.

From the jackson Mississippisn.1
From Lieut.. Reed, of the ram Arkansas, we
learn the following particulars
The Arkansas left Vicksburg at two o'clock
Sunday morning, and steamed leisurely down
tne river, having ample time to reach Baton
Rouge az the appointed hour. When she ar
rived within fifteen miles of Baton Rouge, her
starbosrd engine broke down. Repairs we're
Immediately commenced, and at eight o'clock
were partially completed, though she was not
in o condition to engage many of tho Yankee
vessels on account OF the injury received.
At four o'clock, almost to minute, General
Breckenridge opened the attack upon Baton
Rouge. A messenger was dispatched .. eight
o'clock to ascertain the strength of he enc
my's feet, aud the Arkansas proceeded to
point five miles above Baton Rougue, when
she was cleared for action.
We learned from the guerrillas on shore
that there We're only three gunboats On
rounding the point the starboard engine again
broke down, and the ship drifted ashore in
sight Of Baton Rouge on the Arkansas side.
Repairs were Immediately commenced and
the ship got sfoat at i've o'clock the sane
evening. The engineers reported that the en-.
gines we unreliable. 1t was determined to
make q trial trip up the river to ascertain the
strength of the engines-proceeded some Eve
hundred yards up the river, when her engines
again broke more seriously than ever. The
crew were engaged all night in repairs.
Next morning, at eight o'clock, the look
outs ashore reported the Federal Geet coming
up. The ship was moored, head down stream
and cleared Tor action, and in this condition
was determined TO hght to the last At nine
O'Clock the Essex came round the point and
opened fire. At this moment he engineers
reported the engines ready, and that thew
would last half day.
The lines were cut, and the Arkansas started
for the Essex with the intention of runaing
her down. Proceeded about three hundred
yards in the direction Of the Essex, and the
larboard engine suddenly stopped. She then
makes for the bank, her stern down, the Essex
pouring hot fire into her. In this condition
we opened fire with the stern. The Essex
continued to advance, and when within four
hundred yards the crew of the Arkansas were
ordered ashore, and the vessel fred. After
all hands were ashore, the Essex fred upon
the disabled vessel most fufiorsly. In an hour
after her abandonment the FIRE communicated
TO her magazine, and al that remained of the
noble Arkansas was blown up.
Lieut.. Stevens was in command Of the Ar
Kansas. and displayed remarkable GOODNESS
under the most periIous and distressing mis-
fortunes. Our informant, Lieut. e., states
that bat for the misfortune to her engines the
4 Gt1llHn1 WIS yesterday
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SPECIAL ORDERS NO. 66
HEADQUARTERS FIFTH DIVISION,
AIENP4 S, Aueust :, IS52.


7 THE General Commanding unles with shame
- and modification taat he discovered case Of
bribery OF the public Offices in Memphis viz the
payment by citizen q hundred dollars a clerk in
the Office the Provost Marshal General pass go
to Helena.
II. All oicers soldiers ana employees in Tho service OF
the United Sates saaried persons and
fee for any oosl act whatever. Itis only crime,
but disgrace the whole country In ike it
crime for citizen to ofor brbe and if any citizen
has ever paid or asked pay bfibe, has
afforded an opportunity 10 make profit 10 corrupt inu-
epce any person in the service OF the United States he is
hereby notified that he give notice thereof the
Commanding General forthwith, ths justice may Do DONE
and the honor Of the he projected the
suspicion of corruption.
III To guard against corruption in the future, It IS
dered that house taken possession Of by the Quarter
General Grants orders take possession
of aud let 10 loyal tenants the houses omphls
shall be occupied y any officer employee the United
States Government except by regular assingmonJ under
the Army Regulations by the Cuertsrmaster approved
by tho Commanding General Noreni viii be paid
clerks on the wri ten receipt by the Guar termassr,
/ signed by himself srd not by proxy.
Nv. Anonymous communications will not be mites
tanned, but any citizen person having ogriev
anoe, will reduce il to writing, stating aU facts,
and signed with the proper name, wan redresswll be
given if necessary. Such communications VII bo adj
dressed the Adutaut General Of the Diyisio, Mpjor
! II. II almond
| by order of Mai Con. ". T. SHERMAN.
1 J. II. HAMMOND, a. A. G. [aus
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Day before yesterday, on White river, near
Clarendon, an engagement took place between
the division of Gen. Hoyey, consisting of six
regiments of infantry and eight regiments Of
cavalry and part of Hindmans force which
had been sent forward from Little Rock, to
check the advance of the Union army. The
battle ragged some time with Obstructive re-
suits.
The nth Indiana regiment lost seven men
killed how many fell in the other regiments
engaged we have not been informed. at
length the contest ended by the defeat and
route Of Hindmans men, and the capture Of
seven hundred prisoners.
Gen. Hovey managed his men with great
skill and courage. He has furnished ample
evidence 10 his command that the author of
General Order No is an officer of great
resources, and of bold, original, and successful
achievements. They will follow any where
in Arkansas that he may lead them.
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GIVEN UP TO RUIN.

We are more and mere convinced that the
Southern Confederacy is to be an utter failure.
The end of the Merrimae, the fate of the Ar
kansas, the holding in check the conscript
armies until six hundred thousand Union
troops, armed and equipped, are thrown for
ward to confront them-all these things speak
Enthusiastically of the finger Of q retributiEe
Providence which marks the hour when the
conspiracy shall end in terrible disaster.
We have had rumors for week that Nash
vile was in danger of being recaptured by the
rebels, who had been massing large bodies Of
men, so as to threaten both Gen. BUELL. and
Gen. NELSON. There might have been time
during the present month when the city could
possibly have been wrested from Federal rule,
but we think and hope the time has gone by.
From Ohio, Indiana and Illinois thousands
and tens of thousands will in very few days
press on through Kentucky to Nashville, to
Cumberland Gap, to Knoxville, to Chatta-
nooga, Huntsville, Corinth and Memphis, and
their resistless tide will bear everything tri-
umphsntly before them. The fact that the
Confederates struck no blow when a successful
blow was possibly within their reach, is one
of the many indications that their cause is
given. up to irretrisvable ruin.
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 1.-THE following cir
cular has been issued to-day:
WAR DEPARTMENT, WASHINGTON, !
August 18th, 1862.
To Military Comntardarsts, Propost MarshaLs,
Q. S. MarshaIs, and PoIice officers
You will receive herewith an order of the
War Department, to prevent the evasion of
military duty, and for the suppression of dis
loyal parties, dated the 9Th of August, 1862.
This order to be efficient, is naturally very
comprehensive in its terms. and its proper ex.
ecution requires the exercise of sound judg-
ment and discretion, by the officers to whom
its enforcement is entrusted, and to guide you
in its execution, the following instructions are
to be observed:
First. The order comprises two classes of
persons namely; Those who are about leaving
the United States to evade military duty, and
those who for the same purpose leave their own
State.
Leaving the United States until the mill
tary draft is performed, is absolutely prohib-
ited but it was not the intention of the order
to interfere with the transit of any person
from Safe to State but those who design to
evade military duty. The order will authorize
the detention of any person leaving his own
State, county, or military district.
Second. ANY person detained may be re-
lieved on giving bonds to the Q. s., with suf-
fcient security, in the sum of 81 900, condi-
tional for the performance of military duty, if
he should be drafted, or providing the proper
substitute.
Third. Immediate report is to be made to
this ofdcs of all persons detained, with the
cause of their detention
Fourth. You will exercise the powers of ar
rest and detention with caution and forbear-
ance, SO as to avoid giving annoyance or trou-
Die 70 any persons excepting those who are
seeking to evade the performance of their duty
to their country.
Fifth. The Governors of the respective
States are authorized to give passes or permits
70 their own citizens desiring to leave their
State without intent to evade military duty.
By order of the Secretary of War.
[Signed,l 7. L. TURNER,
Judge Advocate.
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Regular Cairo and st. Louis Packet.
PLATr VALE ,CoLyERr Master
Leaves FRIDAY 18Th instant, at 5 Pm.
: IT, . This new end splendid passenger packet
q will leave for the above and ali intermediate
Aaa11@zsrss landings.
For fir light or fasjsge apply on board, or to
sul5-lt IL. L. McGHEE Il CO., Agents.
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THE FOLLOWING ARRAY OF TALENT /:


THE FOLLOWING ARRAY OF TALENT:
The celebrated Pantominist
Francisco Angelo, and Signor Angelo,
The celebrated Hsrpis from the San Carlos Theatre,
Naples. s-
CON. MURPHY, Stage Manager,
JOE MARS. General Performer,
S. s. PURDY, Fancy Dancer.
MISS FRANK CHRISTIE, Danseuse
J.H. SMITH, Ethiopian Deliniator and Tambourinist.
w. L. MANNING, BrCdder Bones.
J. d, Tenor and Balladlst
T. M. BERG Baritone and Musical Director
JOE Performer
RICHARD First Niolinist.
PROFESSOR LANoST, Yioeno Secondo
slGNoh Basso.
j. H. .Burlesque Fancy Dancer
JohN Dancer
o.
G 4. KANE, Business Agent.
O.
Performances every night with an entire change Of
Programme. aug2-6
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LONDON TIMES PROPHECIES. - A recent
issue of the London Times predicts: first, that
we can never raise three hundred thousand
more volunteers; and, second, that draft
" will only be talked Of" 1t may interest the
prophetic Times to know that our three hum
dred thousand more volunteers are already
raised, and that draft has already been or
dered. Try again.
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e. To be sold At AEesion on
81. - p .earsiss wish-
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Mrs. LIycoLN's BROTHER .KnLED.-A
brother of Mrs. Abraham Lincoln, who was
in the rebel army, it is reported, was killed in
the late fight at Baton Rouge.