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The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1863-03-31
HEADQUARTERS 10th RECT, NJ ",
LIE SuEuR, MINI, March 9Th, 1863.


FRIEND RIcH After long and
tedious journey | have at last reached
my destination and rejoined my com
pany. which lately left Fort Rdgely for
this place. Since l left the goodly
County of Buchanan, it seems as if the
combined forces of nature and art, in the
shape Of snow. hail, wind, mud and ice
landlords. hack drivers. stage agents and
walking skeletons (yclept horses for
courtesy had combined to stay my
progress and after ten days journey of
275 miles. I feel very well pleased, not
at my delightful trip, but TO find | have
got through at all.
We left Manchester Thursday after.
noon, expecting to be at Decorah next
morning, although we feared it would
be hard wheeling The rain with which
the morning opened had turned to snow,
and in the widest luxuriance the large
white flakes came floating softly down
until hill and dale, fores, and prairie,
were clothed in this emblem Of purity.
The roads were in that delicious state of
softness and semi fuidily, in which the
slump. slump, Of the horses feet sound
SO delightful. and which is so peculiarly
endearing to the pedestrian. the hills
were of that unclious clay that sticketh
closer than brother" every little brook
ran rampant, and as the smoking horses
toiled slowly on through the mingled
mud aud snow surely. thought I. as |
leaned back in my seat in the begin
ning Of my journey the Gods are not
propilious. The country through which
we were passing, was a miserable sue
cession of hills and hollows. covered
with brush, and few stunted scrub
oaks. stretching forth their scragged
arms as II imploring to be taken in from
the cold. and for variety, here and there
a pond hole or slough, in western par
lance. looking with its dead, cold mantle
Of white. as If no summers sun could
ever prove its resurrection. got tired
of the prospect, and quite agreed with
one OF my fellow travellers who remark
ed "if this was Iowa, he didn't think
much Of it. There were brush heaps
and frog ponds enough where he came
from" He did not say where thst was,
however, and in striving to fix the ex-
act locality where | had seen the most
of these interesting objects. must have
gone into doze. for when | came TO
myself. night was coming on. and we
were just entering the liule burg OF For.
estville, remarkable for nothing but its
excessive seediness, and looking as fthe
pressure of '578 had squeezed i, rather
dry. We were told by an old patriarch
who lived just on the outskirts of the
town. that---run was impassable-
up" so making virtue of necessity,
we implored TO be "taken in" for the
night, which was granted, and after a
good supper we retired to rest, and slept
the sleep OF the weary. Before sunrise
next morning we were off again. Oblig
ed to 60 ten miles around TO shun the
dreaded creek, through by.roads and
cattle paths. over the most wretched
hills. the horses and wheels cutting
through the'ice and snow at every step,
At snails pace we wound our devious
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1863-03-31

into twenty. long before we emerged
from the woods and brush. and when W,
came in sight Of Strawberry Point W.
hailed it as God send. There thu
country looks well, beautiful rolling
praries, with the land lying high anc
dry, fine belt of timber running dowr
TO point at the pretty village OF Straw
berry, good farms, neat houses we were
indeed in iowa again. Yes a pretty lit
tie village is Strawberry, with its hand
some stores and neat white cottages, bul
we must not linger. One day behind
already, and in the present state of the
weather, delays are more than danger.
ous So on we go again. through Brush
Creek, with its one store and Post Office
past Fayeue with its huge stone Semin-
ary towering like a gray old giant abov e
the pigmv houses at its base, and just al
the edge of evening we rolled into Wes'
Union.
West Union, the County Seat of Fay
cite, is quite city, two or three hotels,
large blocks of stores, fine imposing
court house. with handsome square
around it. and business seems to be in a
flourishing condition "When does the
stage leave for Decorah," | enquired,
AS disencumbered myself of my out
side wrappings. preparatory to enjoying
myself by the warm fire.
Tomorrow morning." was the re-
ply.
And when does it arrive there ?"
Well. the bridge over the river is
carried away, so we have to go fifty miles
around sometime to morrow night, |
reckon
Fifty miles around, long days Jour
ney to make the twenty miles between
Decorah and West Union here, land
lord, give me some supper and show me
to bed. At this rate | shall be some
pears older when | arrive a, Fort Ridge
". and | prefer to pass as much of the
time as possible in forgetfuness.
| rested tolerably we'll considering my
vexalion, and entered the stage the next
morning fully impressed with the old
maxim: that what was to be, u.s." an
adage which | advise every one who is
fool enough TO stage it through Iowa and
Minnesota in the month Of March, to lav
very closely TO heart The weather was
quite cold and the roads were-well,
rough is no name for it. and although we
made good progress, the see.saw motion
of the coach from side to side, the rattle,
and jolt, and jar, proved too much for
me in my weak state for had just re-
covered from fever) and recollect
very little of the days journey.
We changed coaches at what they call.
ed the junction, where | learned we were
but fifteen miles from McGregor. we took
in passengers and set out passengers but
| neither noticed or cared for them, and
after what seemed to me six months rat.
tie Of the wheels, late ut night we drew
up before the Winnesheik House. in De,
corah. And here barely seventy five
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1863-03-31
L. w. HART.

4 TTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT
"a Law, Independence, Buchanan Coun
ty, Iowa.
Will give strict attention to all business en-
trusted to his care. Office up stairs, one door
west Of Marquette & MeKenze's Furniture
Store. Main Street. Independence. Iowa.
Any and all business pertaining in any way
70 Lands or land business, promptly attend
cd to. Nov26 ly
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1863-03-31
T. FINNIGAN.
DILAZON ID. HOLDRIuGE.

4 TTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT
IA LAW, Independence, Buchanan County.
Iowa. Office over the Store of Freeman Il Main
VIII practice in the different Courts of this
State, and promptly and faithfully attend to
any business in any way pertaining to his pro
fcssion, on reasonable terms
REFEREycEs Hon. IRA Harris, Albany, n.
Y; Hon. Francis Hyatt, Fenner. n. y; G. II.
jerome. Esq, Iowa City j c. Loomis, Inde-
pendence.
AIril 29th, 1862. f6-ly
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J. 8. WOODWARD.

4 sTTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT
IA Law. General Land Agent and Notary
Public. Independence. Buchanan County.
Iowa. Will practice in the different Courts Of
this State. Also attend promptly to securing
claims. making Collections, Paying Taxes,
Conyeyancing, DC.
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CARTER HOUSE.

T Ohm L. WILCOX, formerly Of the Amer
q loan Hotel, having leased the above house,
would return his thanks to the public for the
Liberal patronage formerly bestowed. aud would
Sbe hoppy to welcome all his old friends at the
sCarter House, Maine ST., Cedar Falls, Iowa.
Stages leave this house daily for the North
South and West. aa
Cedar Falls, July 25. 1861.
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JAMES JAMisoN.
JAMIsON & LEWIS.

A TTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT
N Law and Notares Public, will practice
in the several Courts Of this State, will give
striot attention to securing claims, making and
forwarding collections, paying taxes, examin-
ing titles, and all other business entrusted to
them professionally [3-2ltfl
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1863-03-31
w III. BARTON,

COUNTY JUDGE
r AW OFFICE, at the Court House, Inde
IL pendence, Iowa
Will attend 10 conveyancing, take acknow
Judgments Of Deeds. aud do all legal business
entrusted to his care.
Jan. 81, 1861. If.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1863-03-31
w. CHANDLER,

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE. OFFICE
q over Keller 4 Burpces Furniture Ware
Rooms, Independence, Iowa.
Feb &c, 1861.
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gnetrp.
Passing the Bridge.

IA New England soldier boy, dying in a
southern city, opened his eyes and looked ca
gerly and admiringly around the ceiling of
his chamber. and then at his attendant, who
inquired, i" What do you see Birds = and
Ihen with greater cagerness. Birdsg" Were
they beautiful p 90 yes !" A few minutes
later he spoke again: . Mother mother are
we going over the bridge p =" No. my son, we
IRE still in the city did you think we Were GO
ing over the bridge ?" Yes, thought we
were going down and up, down and up:
bought We must be going. over the bridge"
closed his eyes and in few minutes more
had indeed passed over the bridget
- Cpmezelase to ffv~Ansn amother,
Ere the mists shall gather again;
Come look with me, mother,
Far over the beautiful plain;
We're passing the bridge mother
Passing-passing above
And the birds are singing, mother,
So sweet from the and of love
They are welcoming soldiers, mother,
Across the starrylit way
Come up, ye braves, and join u.s."
| can hear the angels say
For we're passing the bridge, mother,
Passing-passing above;
And the birds are singing, mother,
SO sweet from the land of love
There are crowds and crowds, mother,
Crossing with you and me;
And some are out in a ship, mother,
Sailing in crystal sea;
O, we're on the bridge, mother,
Paseing--passing above;
And the birds are singing, mother,
So sweet from the land of love
We're going down, mother,
Down in q vale of flowers
And now we're up, mother,
Up in the pearly bowers;
We're almost over, mother,
Passing-passng above;
And the birds are singing, mother,
So sweet in the land of love
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1863-03-31

MRS. Ii. NJ. DURHAM,

MKS. III. NJ. DURHAM,
'VIIOULD ANNOUNCE TO THE LADIES
w of Independence and vicinity. that she
{ has ,sssmanently located her Millinery Rooms
One Door East Of Kings Hardware Store,
Where she will Mt all times keep the
The LATEST STYLES OF GOODS,
And perform all kinds Of work pertaining to
sbusiness.
Independence. May l3. 1862.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-02-28
SPECIAL DISPATCHES,
ITO the Chicago Tribune.l
FROM WASHINGTON.
The Impending Attack upon
OharlestOn--A Pirate Chased
by the Rhode Island,

The Navy Department has advices that
the Rhode Island chased vessel, SOOmilea
north of AbbecO, one of the Bahamas, which
she supposed to be the Alabama, but which
the Captain thinks is the Oreto. The
Rhode Island is one of the fastest vessels
in the service, but failed to catch the rebel
stranger. The iron-clad Nahant has ar
rived at Port Royal. The machinery to re-
place that of the Weehawken, which is
broken, also arrived on the Doth. News
from Charleston may be soon expected.
The House Committee on Manufactures
have adopted a resolution to the effect that
the tax law ought to be SO amended as TO
tax only the enhanced value of manufac-
tured products. The Committee will pro-
baby not be called in season to enable its
resolution to be reported, but an effort will
be made to carry out its recommendation
in an amendment to the law now under
consideration.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-02-28
FROM KENTUCKY.
ITO the Cincinnati Gazette.l
Advance of the Rebels--Formid-
able Invasion Impending.

FRANKFORT, KY, Feb. %.
A telegram from Lexington says that
passengers have arrived in that city from
Richmond, who report that General Pc
gram with !, 200 mounted rebels advanced
upon thst place last evening. To-day re-
fugees arrived who stated that heavy firing
was heard between Richmond and the Ken
lucky river at noon.
The facts are few, but rumors plenty. It
is understood here that Runkle's command
overlook Cluke's rebel force, recaptured
stolen property, cut of his train, killed
several of his men and took third of them
prisoners. This occurred at the mouth Of
Slate Greek, in Montgomery county.
Whether there is any considerable body
of rebels in the State is not positively
known, but from the best intelligence, it is
believed that q formidable invasion Of the
State is impending. All the troops have
left this city by special train.
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FROM INDIANAPOLIS.
The Tremendous Union Gather
ering---Nothing like it
in the West,
INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 20.

@-0-@--'---S S---f a We 49,
The only gathering of the people in the
West to which I can liken that which as
sembled in this city to-day to hear Andrew
johnson of Tennessee, was that in Court
Street Market Space, Cincinnati, on an
evening in the fall of 1860, during the me-
morable Presidential contest Of that year
to receive Stephen A. Douglas. How re-
markable was that sea of upturned faces,
on every side extending further than any
voice could possibly reach, many Of your
readers will remember.
So to-day, the yeOmanry of Indiana were
here in unnumbsred thousands to hear q
distinguished son of the South, an unyield-
ing patriot, speak for the Union. But if
Andrew johnson had lungs Of iron, and
the voice Of a stentOr, he could not have
made those on the outskirts of the vast
audience hear him; but they saw him and
that was enough. For over three long hours
they stood patiently with their faces to the
speaker, and when there was cheering in
front, they would take up the sound and
make the echoes ring.
The city Is full of strangers, and every
train comes in black with more The
southwest has blown the clouds from the
sky, and indianapolis to-day cOntainsmOrs
people than ever before.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-02-28
FROM VICKsBURe AND BELOW.
Exploits Of the Rams--No Men
tiOn Of the Capture of the
Queen of the Vest
The Indianola at
Pt. Hudson.
CAMP NEAR VIcKsBURo, Feb. 10, !
via CAIRO. Feb. 26.


Already much suffering is known to ex-
ist in Vicksburg in consequence of our
ram cutting off their entire river commu.
nicatiOn. Deserters state that unless they
have relief speedily, the place will, of ne
cessity, be evacuated. A rebel lieutenant,
while speaking of the matter yesterday to
our officers, wept saying it was too bad to
see brave soldiers thus in danger of being
disgraeed by starvation, and not allowed
to defend their homes. There is no doubt
whatever that these stories of starvation
are true.
The gunbOat IndianOla is supposed to
have already passed Port Hudson, and
communicated with Gen. Banks.
Yesterday we had quite spirited en-
gagement between one of our mortars and
the enemy's batteries. About noon the
mortar was, by command of the Admiral,
towed down TO position within easy range
of Vicksburg, and directly across the point
from their principal batteries. It imme-
diately commenced firing, most of the
shells being directed at the rebel steamer
Vicksburg, which was hit two Or three
times, but the extent of the damage is un-
known. The rebels replied from two bat
teries, throwing shot and shell into the
water around our mortar, but causing no
injury. It is understood that couple of
floats will remain constantly at that point
to annoy the rebels by dropping every
ffteenminutes some shell among them.
Reports from all of our operations re-
ceived here are very favorable. The canal
by way of Lake Providence is regarded as
certainly successful, and it is thought will
be finished in ten days.
Through rebel sources it would appear
that the ram Queen has been successful in
destroying large number of Confederate
steamers, and thus cut off their entire
TIE turreE iron clad IndianOla is under
stood to be above Port Hudson, and to
have destroyed a steamer which was lying
under the guns at that place.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-02-28
FROM WASHINGTON.

" AAhAA4ANAa T CO. ENs
A letter from the Secretary Of the Treas
ury, transmitted to the Senate to-day, says
that no printing paper was included in the
recent statement Of imports Of paper from
the collectors Of New York and Boston, and
that none whatever has been imported under
the present tariff. Some Of the principal
merchants and shippers Of New York rem0n-
strate, in memorial submitted to the Senate,
against the continuance Of the present sys-
TEN Of prize adjudicators, alleged to be
ehargeable with abuses and delays which
consume the receipts of prizes so richly
earned by the crews entitled to them.
Our Government has been ofioially in
formed Of the action of the Mexican Govern
ment in relation to the invasion Of Texas by
bands Of Tagabond Mexicans. The Mexi-
can Minister for Foreign Affairs has instruct
ed the Governor Of Tamaulipss to make a
solemn declaration to the Confederate author
tiles that such ineursions are not only dis
eountenaneed by the Mexiesn Government,
but meet with its stern condemnation. The
Governor Of Tamaulipas Is further re-
quested, as far as possible, 10 prevent such
inyasions Of the neighboring soil Of Texas.
Should the Texans or other rebels retaliats
By, in turn, invading Mexico, they are to be
treated as bandits, while those from Mexico
passing into Texas, are to forfeit all claims
Of proteetien from the Mexican Government.
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NJ A r E

APPOINTMENT OF STEAMBOAT CAPFAISs.-We pub
lsh below list of vessels belonging to the New York
&iErie Railway Steamboat Line with the new appoint
ment Of Captains for the ensuing season: Wabash,
Captain John Kirby Passaic, Captain J. s. Mitchell
Canistoe, Captain George Blaekman; New York, CAP.
tain S. Monroe Elmira, Captain Wm Thorn Olean.
CaptHin NJ DriscOlli Tioga, Captain H. A. Sisson ;
Portsmouth, Captain J. S. TraveFs Oswego, Captain
D. d. Bryant; Gov. Cushman, Captain not appoint
ed. All the boats Of the Line arc being thoroughly
RENTED and will be in readiness for the spring
frada
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-02-28

s-T-1S6O-X.
brakes Plantation Bitters.
They purify, strengthen, and invigorate.
They create healthy appetite.
They are an antidote to change of water and diet
They overcome effects of dissipation and late
hours.
They strengthen the system and enliven the
mind.
They prevent mlasmatic and intermittent feyers.
They purify the breath and acidity of the
stomach.
They cure Dyspepsia and Constipation.
They cure Diarrhea, Cholera and Cholera
Morbus.
They cure Liver Complaint and Nervous Head
ache.
They srethe best Bitters in the world. They
make the weak man strong, and are exhausted
natures great restOrer. They are made ofpure
st. Croix Rum, the celebrated Calisaya Bark
roots and herbs, and are taken with the pleasure
Of beverage, without regard to age, or time Of
day. Particularly recommended to delicate per.
sons requiring gentle stimulsnt. Sold by all
Groeers, Druggists, Hotels, and Saloons. P. H.
Drake & Co., 2O2 Broadway, New York.
For sale by Strong & Armstrong, Benton Bros,
Co., Gordon, Mcmillan 4 Co., and L. F. s
Burgess. nOvI5:eod-dtw-w439
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Evrxrxe srssrov.-Ths Houss snR.R,d n

EvRSIEe srssIox.-Ths House engaged n
z discussion on amendments to the Internal
Revenue bill.
Mr.. Washburn, from the Committee on
Conferences on the disagresing Of the amend
ments to the Bank tax, the clause Of the bill
to provide ways and means for the support
Of the Government, reported that the Com
mittee was unable to agree. He moved to
agree that the House recede from the dis
agreement to the Senste amendment
The House, by vote Of IS against rs, re-
Senate's amendment.
On motion Of Mr.. Dawes, the House insist
ed on its disagresments and asked for another
Committee Of Conference.
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WAR CLAIMS.


SOIdiers' Bounty Pay and Pensions.
We are authorized by Government to collect
the
500 Bounty,
due the widow, children, or rightful heirs Of all
deceased soldiers; also
Pensions,
towhich every discharged soldier who was DIS
abled in the service, is entitled. Also, Pensions
for soldiers widows, children, mothers, or orph-
an sisters, as they are severally entitled under
the law. Also,
Back Pay,
due discharged soldiers or resigned officers
promptly collected, or csshed. Also,
Prize Money.
Money due enlisted months men; money
due teamsters, and every other class Of claim
growing out Of this or any otherwar.
sB Avoid Claim Agents who are not LII
eensed.
We publish " The Soldiers Friend" paper
OF much interest to soldiers and their heirs
Send rs your name and stamp, and We viii send
a copy tree; or twelve copies, one each month,
for Is cents.
Apply 70 rs in npeTsan or By letter, with stamp,
and your business shall have prompt attention.
Foes low, snd no ehsrge until after We have &c.
comp ished what we undertake.
Q. G. BRUCE,
ohee-LymAn's Block, near the Court House
0leYelEnd. jsnsl:t
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-02-28

EIeHTY-SEvEE DOLLARS LosT.-Losi
yesterday afternoon, between E. I. BaIdWin's
store and the Lake Shore Passenger Depot
q large Pocket-book, containing $500 in
PennsylVania money, and sundry notes made
payable to Byers & Skedd, Youngstown,
Ohio. Also, papers and receipts of no value
to any person but the owner. The finder
will receive S25 for delivering the book and
contents at the LEADER Counting room, 142
Superior street, Cleveland, Ohio.
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Holders Of receipts for Postage Stamps
deposited for redemption, are notified that I
an ready 70 redasn ell such receipts, num-
bersd from ONE 70 FOUR HUNDRED AND
TWENTY-FIVE. They will call on the
cashier in the Postmaster's room. Il viii be
useless for parties holding receipts numbered
shove FOUR HUNDRED AND TWENTY.
FIVE to present them now, as their stamps
have not been counted and examined yet.
e. CoWLFg. P. N
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-02-28

NEW CHURCH MEET1EG-At Sons Of Tenn
perance Hall, opposite the Postofiee, to-mor-
row morning, Sunday y March Ist at 10 1-2
o'clock. Discourse by S. Il. Kirby, on ' The
Life and Freedom Of these made Free by the
Truth"
All persons interested in the unfolding of
the truths of the new age are respectfully in
vited to attend. feb29:1t
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KEW ADVRETIsEHEENEs.

Kathleen O'Esn-Aeademy Of Music.
Beard Of Trade-hseting.
Ra'dsid, PeWif& & cO.-5sri,u,tuIal implement
DvellinEI, Sc for Sale or Rent.
A. Binsham-Hoiiee - Ahsentess.
BssrdiWoIih. Reeve Co.-copsrtssrth'p Notice.
Relisious Eotiei-Lofal Eotiea.
Pockst- Book Lost-Losal Notice
EakeF-Pspsrs-LOeal Eolees.
Ph0niz Ensine Gimp iny-ADnuhl Bali
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ECLECTIC INSTITUTE, HRAH, OHIo.-
Best facilities for Oil Painting, Music, French,
German, &c. Special attention paid in pre-
pairing for teaching or for college.
$40 pays board, fuel, light and tuition in
common English for Il weeks.
$50 in clubs pays for board, fuel, light and
tuition in common English for IA weeks.
Full corps of teachers in all departments.
Spring term IA weeks) begins Tuesday,
March 10th. Address,
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