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The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1863-07-07
ARIoN.
Correspondence of the Guardian.

Moscow, TENN, June 2lst, 1863.
FRIEND RICH:-We have had rather
exciting times since | wrote. The guer-
rillas are thick through the country
about here. We have had no scouting
parties since last week But several
mornings our men have been out in
small bands to capture the wandering
enemy on either side of town. Our men
patrol the Railroad each morning and
evening for distance OF four or five
miles each way. Friday morning our
men were out long before daylight, and
taken position on the Railroad about
four miles toward Colierylle. At day
break, our pickets were fired at by the
rebels, who had skulked in the brush
near by the Post But two shots were
fired by the enemy. Our men fired six
shots in return, when the rebels retreat,
ed Our patrol came in and reported
the bridges below on fire. The men
sent out the night previous, under Capt.
Holbrook, Co. L, to entrap these scamps,
returned in time to extinguish the fire,
but succeeded in capturing none Of the
armed enemy. They did, however,
bring two men, Hester aud son, into
camp, who were detained in the guard
house for twenty four hours, at the ex-
Hration Of which time they were allow
ed 10 return to their homes. They had
taken the oath, and were. think, loyal
When the glNrrtlas fred the bridges
these two men Immediately commenced
drawing water, and on the approach 0,
our men had large supply at hand
which they assisted in carrying to the
burning works. The long roll was beat.
en-, the reg iment was formed in line oil
battle, but the enemy did not appear
In a few moments Col. Gilbert, who Is
in command Of the Regiment and Post
ordered section A, Sd Ill. battery, to a
commanding position to the south of the
village. A few shells were thrown into
The woods in the direction which The
enemy had been last seen, but nothing
could be seen OF them, and no reply
elected. The artillery was then order
ed back to the fort The reg iment led
By companies TO their quarters, The
excitement was over. A guard was
sent Immediately with the party to re
pair the road. The wires which had
been cut in two places were repaired
and the road was in good order, SO that
the train was in on time The enemy
is hectorng our forces to the extent o.
their power. Their course is not one
which is calculated 10 ensure them
permanent good All of their aclous
exhibit to the world a spirit of maligni-
ty unparalleled among barbarians. No
good can result to the Coniederacy by
planting few guns which can not stand
there moment, on the banks Of the
river, when one of our gunboats open
their deadly fire upon them. II they be
warriors fighting for the perpetualion OF
some principle which they cherish, they
should cease this plundering, and keep
a view some ultimate, legitimate, bene
icial result.
An accident Of quite serious charac
er occurred the other day Our Sutler
Purcell, had been over 10 Memphis, and
vas returning on the freight train
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List OF Letters

DEMAINING IN THE POST OFFICE.
III at Independence, July 1853.
LADIES LIST.
Curtis. Mrs Marion Hill, Mrs Orila
GENTLEMAN'S LIST.
Curtis, w V Washburn, A W
Persons calling for these letters will please
say" Advertised"
One cent each will be charged for advertis.
ing. J. RICH, Pm.
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Administrators Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given, that on the %
~ day of May. 1863. the undersigned was
appointed Administrator Of the estate Of VIM.
II . Louder. deceased. All persons having de.
mands or claims against the said estate are re-
quested TO present the same for adjudication
and settlement, and all persons knowing them.
selves indebted to the said estate, will piense
call and settle Immediately. e.
WILLIAM SCOTT.
Independence. Iowa. May I'd, 1863 10 SIN
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There was no freight for this Post, and
they ran by alta rapid rate of speed.
Purcell not wishing TO 60 to La Grange,
jumped from the car, and was quite Sc
riously injured. He is now up and will
be about as usual in few days.
Last night occurred another accident,
which will we fear prove fatal. John
Buch good soldier and noble heart
ed fellow, while on Picket duty, shot
himsef4hrough the left leg. The up
per part of the femur was shattered bad
", and the doctors, after having called
down the Medical Director from La
Grange, held consultation. and decided
that the limb must be amputaled. 1t
was done this afternoon. A crowd Of
soldiers gathered around the hospital,
each seemed to feel as though brother
was disabled for life. His chances for
recovery are fearfully small, but while
life lasts we will continue to hope for the
BEST
Lieut.. Donnan is on detached duty al
La Grange, as member Of a general
court martial. Capt. Slocum Co. G.
succeeds Lieut. Donnan in the Proves,
Office. Capt. Whitney and MS company
are improving. Capt. Noble has been
sick some Of late. Lieut. Sill is always
ready for duty, and no line officer in the
regiment performs it better. P. G.
Smyser, Co. H, has been detailed as
Regimental Baker, and is doing finely.
c.. III. l..
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For the Guardian.

For the Guardian.
Mn. EDITOR AT the request of some
friends in the north part of The County,
also in accordance with our own feelings,
we propose TO furnish, through the medi-
UNI Of your paper, short account of an
interesting gathering at Greeley's Grove
on Saturday, June 9th. 1t was had
more expressly for the Sabbath Schools
in the vicinity Of the Grove, yet there
were about as many adults assembled as
children, and all seemed to be in the
highest glee. 1t was our first visit TO
this part Of the county, aud we were not
a little surprised to see so many collect
ed together on the occasion, variously
estimated at from three to FIVE hundred
And one of the most interesting features
of the affair is, that it was assertained
that there was but two or three secessi, n
sympathizers in the whole crowd. And
hopes were entertained Of their speedy
conversion from the error Of their WAYS.
from the fact that they united Cor seem
ed to) heartily with the multitude in
cheers for the President, the army, and
our patriotic women, who have given
their loved ones as sacrifice uoon oul
country's altar. | am satisfied if the
President and the army could have heard
the many hearty cheers that went W
from the many loyal hearts on that oc-
cason, they would have felt that THEN
hands were stayed, and their services
appreciated. 1t can be truly said of the
people in this part Of the county, Will
but few exceptions, that they are EN-
phaticslly loyal people, The whole
affair was conducted in fine order. Messrs
Graft and Day were the principal officers
for the occasion, and performed nobly t.
the satisfaction Of all. The music was
fine, both vocal and martial. Among
other speeches made on the occasion wa.
one made by DR.. Wheelock, whether /
doctor of divinity, or of physic, we were
not informed, but from some phrase:
used in the course of his speech we con
clude be has smaltering of each. Among
other things, he said he did not so mucl
regret the present war, as the nation has
become bilious, and he thought the emet
ic was now working well, and by the ail
Of the blue pills which our brave boy
are now dealing out to the rebels, III,
canal would soon become open and the
patient conyalescent. He made telling
speech for the Union cause. Another
important feature OF the affair was tht
style in which the ladies performed thei
part OF the exercises. We can safely say
that the ladies Of Greeley's Grove canno
be excelled either east or west. They
know just how to prepare the gooc
thiags to suit the taste Of the most fas
tidious. In this matter we are prepar
ed to speak from certain knowledge, as
your correspondent was made the recip
lent of a fine pyramid cake, presented il
behalf OF the ladies' committee, whicl
was duly appreciated, not only for its in
trinsic worth, but for its relative value
coming from the source, and under the
circumstances, in which it did. We
came away favorably impressed with
that portion Of our county, and also the
people. S. X,
4 -, 6 n
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ES- We stop the press 10 say that
news just received announces that Vicks
burg is ours. PsIcE whipped OUT, and
the Rebels entirely driven from Penn.
sylNania
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Administrators Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given. that on the lth
~ day of June, 1863. the undersigned was
appointed Administrative Of the Estate OF
George C. Jordan, deceased. All persons hav-
ing claims against the said estate are request
ed to present them for settlement. and al per
sons knowing themselves to be indebted to the
said estate must call and pay Immediately.
NJ. A. JORDAN, Adm'x.
Independence, June odd 1868. ne
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Correspondence Of the Guardian.
Honor to Whom Honor is Due.

WAsHIS GToN City, d. c., June 18th, So
If Gar does deed, tits always praised
But if the act is by n common man
lis lbought of w account. The deeds the
came,
But net the an.-The Kings Judgment
Among the old standing topics Of dis
eussion, used TO be The questions, Who
struck Billy Patterson 2" and "Will
saltpeter explode o. these noted points
finally gave way to another, which has
for long time occupied the public at
tention, and that is, "W'N niggers fght?"
That inquiry had really been answered
on the soil of the United States, during
[" the times which tried mems soule"
1t was answered when Crispus Attacks
became the first martyr of the revolu-
ton. when his blood was the first to flow
for liberty. Ii was answered in mfny a
fort, and on many battle field, where
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1863-07-07

Honey Soap. Windsor Soap. Csmrhcrased
soap, Bar Soap. Transparent Soar, from the
mandatory Of A. w Harrison. Philadelphia.
AZ WALLACE'S Drug Stofe
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To Printers and Publishers.
TWO EXCELLENT PRESSES.

L The material is in good condition, and
well-sclccted, and the office supplied with
TWO EXCELLENT PRESSES.
The paper has been established for seven
years, has never changed hands, and has new
yr before been offered for sale. 1t has never
been in so fourishing condition as at pres
ent, and is now offered for sale only because
of the ll-health of the editor and conductor.
We think no better opportunity for invest
maht could offer for one or twopractical print
crs and publishers than this, for the establish
ment will be sold very reasonably, consider
ing its condition. Apply by letter or other
wise to
RICH & JORDAN.
Independence, June Odd, 1863.
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Estray Notice.

TAKEN up by J. Russell of Buffalo Town.
l. Buchanan County, Iowa, on the 18Th
day of June, 1863, one black mare, about FIVE
years old, hipped in the right hip, ring bones
on three feet. Appraised at $3.50 before G.
D. Russell, Esq.
EDWARD BREWER, Clerk
Independence, July 9th, 1863. l5.lt
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TO ADVERTISERS.

THIS PAPER HAS NEARLY DOU.
BILE THE CIRCULATION IN Blu.
C9HANAN COUNTY. OF ANY OTHER
PAPER, AND rs THEREFORE MUCH
TIE MOST VALUABLE MEDIU vi
FOE ADVERTISERS TO MAKE
KNOWN THEIR BUSINESS TO THE
PEOPLE OF THIS COUNTY.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1863-07-03
No Failure for the North.

Give up this contest? Is there then moth
ing in our cause? Are the claims which We
have put forth that this was a war in which
We battle on the side of humanity, liberty
and God, against tyranny and the devil, moth
ing but delusion or a fraud? o. have hu-
manity and the Union no rights Is free
dom no better than slavery? If it is not,
if We are fighting for liberty, il the cause of
the rights of man and the glory of America
is wrapped up in our success, if the estab-
ment of the Confederaey is victory of re-
bellious tyrants, a Encouragement of the
friends of freedom, a binding of the yoke
more firmly and heavily upon the neck of
the upspringing race the world over, how
does any man among US dare to speak of
giving up this struggle at one defeat or at
two, or at a dozen?
Ii this be our position, as We know il is,
and if our people feel it, as we believe they
do, they would spurn the suggestion of own
ing the the rebels for our masters, even
should they '' water their horses in the Del
aware, the Hudson and the Penobscot Such
success Of theirs would be rather trumpet
call to renewed exertions and sacrifices, until
We shall have rolled back the black tide gath
ering against US. The North will bear bur-
dens III the cause of freedom and the Union
as cheerfully as the rebels have borne them
in the cause of slavery, and as heavy ones.
They Will still fight on; and if still and again
driven back, they will yield their ground foot
BY foot, their faces ever 10 the foe, until the
determination which the rebels deserve is
metsd out to us.-N y. Times.
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One Encouraging Word.

An ambitious boy, at the age of ten years,
had become SO depressed with fault-fnding
and reproof, not duly mingled with encourag-
ing words, that al an early age he longed for
death to take him out of the world, in which
he conceived he had no ability to rise. But
while all thus appeared SO dark around him.
and he had been SO often told of his faults
and deficiencies that he seemed to himself
the duliest and worst of boys, and while
none Of his good qualities or capabilities had
been mentioned, and he believed he had
none. single word of praise and apprecia-
lion, carelessly dropped in his hearing,
changed his whole course of thought He
was often heard to say, "that word saved
me-" The monet he thought lie could do
well he resolved that be wouli-and he has
done well. Parents and teachers, these are
important cons;ierations.-S. S. Times.
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folded the tightly grasped hands, and discov-
ed the money. How difficult. il such not
uncommon case, to act wisely-viz., to prove
to the child the greatness OF the fault, and
yet avoid the appearance of severity. The
mother thus touchingly surmounted the
trial: instead of betraying anger, instead Of
upbraiding or inaicting punishment, she sank
into chair and burst into tears The child.
instantly overcome by this direct appeal to
her feelings of attachment and her highest
sentiments, rushed broken-hearted into her
mothers arms, and hid her tears of shame
and repentance in her bosom. The impress
sion thus made has never been effaced, and
the child is forever rescued from tendency
which, however slight in the first instance,
might, if often repeated, have become a d.
rect habit.
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Early Tcndencie>.--A Wise Mother.

The faculties Of your children resemble
troop of raw recruits in the field Of battle.
who have not yet learned to comprehend
their relative positions or to obey instructive
ly the commands of their officers. Each is
full Of his own activity and ardor, bG, the
strength and weil-directed force resulting
from united exertior is wan,ing-lhe cruse-
quence is irregnlarity of action. ard rapid
defeat. A simple but beautiful anccdoie, in
Illustration of this point, occurs 10 US, Which,
while 1t serves to prove the truth Of the re-
mark, will show how easily jud;cious treat
ment can overcome the Irregular activity Of
certain faculties, necessary in themselves,
and highly useful when under the control of
the superior sentiments. The mother her
self related the fact to us all as follows:
One day, happening to leave some change
on the table, near which her little girl, four
years old, was playing, on returning TO the
room she missed the money. 1t immediate
ly occurred to her that the child had taken II
up to play with, and accordingly she asked
her where the money was The Child denied
thtt she had touched i, but in a manner that
betrayed some uneasiness. The lady, how
ever, took no notice Of this, and rang for tie
servant, who said she had not been in the
room since her mistress left it. The mother,
nov feeling certain that her daughter had
the money, and seeing something folded in
her apron, requested her, in gentle manner,
to show her what she had there; the child
turned away, saving she had been picking
some stones up in the garden. How did the
mother act? She wisely led the little girl
into an adjoining room, where they might be
quite alone. and then firmly but qqietly m
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than $4,000, 10 per cent; over 10000, 10
per cent"
Farmers are taxed savagely. We copy
the provisions verbatim:
"SEC. IL. Each farmer and planter in
the Confederate states, after reserving for
his own use fifty bushels of sweet potatoes
and fifty bushels of Irish potatoes. one hun
dred bushels Of the corn or fifty bushels of
the wheat produced in the present year, shall
pay and deliver to the Confederate govern
ment Of the products of the present year,
one-tenth of the wheat, corn, oats, rye, buck
wheat or rice, sweet and Irish potatoes, and
of the cured hay and fodder also one-tenth
Of the sugar, molasses made of cane, cotton,
wool and tobacco the cotton ginned and
packed in the most secure manner, and to-
bacco shipped and packed in boxes, to be
delivered by him on or before the first day
OF March in the next year. Each farmer or
planter, after reserving twenty bushels Of
peas or beans, but not more than twenty
bushels OF both, for his own use, shall deliv-
er TO the Confederate government, for It's
use, one-tenth of the peas, beans and ground
peas produced and gathered by him during
the present year"
There is but one species of property ex-
empt from taxation-the slaves But if the
war continues another year there viii be 40
slaves left to be taxed so that in reality
this exemption of the Shareholders will not
benefit them greatly.-N. I. EcenWy Past.
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Advantage of Chapters.

TIE divisions OF the scriptures into chap
tiers is a modern work. and has but little ref
erence 10 the completeness of the narratives
as 20 subjects. Bishop Norris, in a recent
letter TO tbe Northwestern, gives the follow
in. pleasing incident, Illustrative of their
.usa. He saws: The late Rev James B.
Finley and his family came home from camp
meeting, worn down with faiis1e and loss of
sleep, and brought with them q young
preacher as 4 guest, who was a slow, imper-
fee; reader. As the family was late arriving,
the supper Was late, tie night short, and al
anxious for repose, but none could think of
sleeping without worship. The young
preacher was invitel TO lead therein. He
selected for the evening lesson chapter in
Luke, containing over seventy verses, aud
blundered on till he reached the last end,
and then PRAYED through The bill. After ali
WAS over, Rev Rober, b. Finley, father of
James, who was learned old man, remark
ed, d" he never before saw so clearly the ad
vantage Of having the sacred scriptures d.
vided into chapters, for if the young preach
er had not reached the end of the chapter,
ne would have real all night.-Z,OR's Herald.
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Artcmas Ward in Virginia.

The renowned Artemas recently strayed
over into the rebel lines, and while there had
some queer adventures-of which. he follow
ing is fair specimen. He says;
After travelling a spell, observed ole
house by the roadside, X feeling faint and
thirsty, entered The only family | found
at home was likely looking young femai!
gal whose Johny had gone for soger. She
was weeping bitterly.
Me putty rosebud" sez l, "why dcst
tnOu weep"
She made me nary answer, but weepsted
on. placsd my hand onto her he'd. brusht
back the snowy inlet from har pale brow and
kist and passyfied her.
"Wha, cawsed them tears, fare maid -
arskt again
What" sez she, brother John promist ,
bring NE home some Yankee boars to make
jewe!ry, but he had to 60 and get killed, X
now Wont get AIRY bone, and-O. It's >
bad-boo-hoo-oo-o.
Yes, it was muchly bad-an more toe.
4 woman's teers bring the undersind, and
for tie time being was rebel sympa,hizer
&" Emmy Father ," | ar<kl
Only one. But he's ded. Mother went
over to see Unkle Rueh.'
Was John putty good hrother?'
"Iou-John was. o 50 kind He WAS
the only boosom had TO repose those weary
he'd onto"
plied the maid and limited that she mite
repose her weary ned on me shirt ffont-an
she reposed. And WAS her brother John
for awhile. as it were.
Ere We parted, arlkt for 4 draft ov water
to sihench me ;hurst an the damsel tript gay
ly GU. the door to procure it. As size WAS
gone a considerable period lcokt out of the
~inder and saw her hopping briskly forth
accompanied by . secesh cusses. who war
armed TO the teeth. | began > smell as
many as > mouscs. The putty dear" had
discovered | was Yankee, and was goin'
for to have ME taken prisoner. | frustrated
her plans few lee out the back winder
as quick as a Prestidiguretaterandsich, and
when she entered the domicil she found
" brother John " non ester, (which is latin or
something) and bei had proceeded much.
| found lie Time repeter non ester, toe. Tie
fare maid, who was Fioyd's Necce, had hoe {.
it while reposin on ne weskii Il was {.
hunky watch-a family hair loom wouldn't
have parted with ii for dollar and siyty-nine
cents Ti69)
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Pnoros,l TO DIG UP Su.ksrEARE's Bones

PRoPosAL TO DIG Up SHAKsPEARE's BONES.
There is a hol and violent controversy 60
ing on just now in literary and dramatic cir
cles about The propriety of moving Shaks-
peare'S bones. Next year, in April, it is
proposed 10 celebrate the bicentenary Of the
poets birth, and il is urged that this would
be fitting accession 10 make solemn eere-
mOny of digging up his mortal remains, in
order that his poslerity might satisfy them
selves about his Statue, the shape of his head,
Nc. The objectors, on the other hand, pro-
tess 10 be shocked at the bare idea, and de-
care that thsy VII have no hand in the pro-
Ueedins which might bring down upon their
heads the curse which Sharkspesre himself
pronounced upon any one who should ven
ture TO disturb his bones. Z 1t is argued again
that Shakespeare never ordered that inscrip-
ton 10 be put upon bis tomb, but that it was
merely hack inscription Of the sections and
s;Orecutters of The period. What is to be
the end of the matter | do not know. hut
think they had better let Shakespeare lie.
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feet on a round, but my protuberant paunch
would not permit it. When | had accom-
plIshed about half the distance in safety, a
round snapped suddenly with the unusual
weight. ! remember clutching frantically at
the next, which broke as did the other then
followed sensation Of falling succeeded by
collision as between two express trains at
full speed, and knew no more When
recovered consciousness, was in my own
bed, and four surgeons were endeavo.ng to
set my broken leg with stump extractor.
Gymnastics are little out Of my line.-C0n-
tnen'al Monthly.