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The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1863-06-23

escaped, though with their command all
the time, cheering the boys on TO victory
or to hallowed grave The Captain
said TO them, at Champion Hills, while
entering into the engagement, Boys,
foiiov me !" and truly cid they follow
him into the very jaws of death I! Yes,
they onward went, inspired by the God
of barle, in ,indication of the { lorious
principles of our fatherland.
Our correspondent here gives list
of killed and wounded in Company E,
which, being tie same as that we have
twice published, we omit. He contin-
ues
Thus you see how our boys have been
slaughtered, and manned, and bruised
Better and braver soldiers never should
cred a musket than they. L at enthu5i-
astic little band that paraded the streets
of Independence two short years ago, is
getting thinned out rapidly by disease
and the bullet. Many hearts that beat
warm at the sight of their noble boy,
brother, husband or friend, on the morn
ing Of our departure from your town,
with sweet emotion, aud anticipation that
Ihe campaign would be of short dura
ton. and that they would soon return
to them with garIands Of victory upon
their brows, are now in sadness aud de-
lection, their hopes and expectations cut
off. But oh may they remember that
thus it is with all earthly affairs; may
they reflect that these loved ones have
died in glorious-that they ell the he
ro's grave. May they remember, also,
That it is possible that offences may
come, but woe be unto those by whom
they come"
While | remained at Millken's Bend,
we buried Martin X. HALLoCK, Of Com
pany E, who died of Congestive Fever.
Here let me say word in relation TO
myself. am partially deaf, and in view
of my unftness for military duty, | was
placed on detached service year ago
last April, and being mechanic, find
at times repairing wagons,
ambulances, &c. making coflins, build
inr signal towers, dc. The above ac-
counts for my not being with my regi-
ment at all times.
One word relative 10 our wounded. |
have sen Reed, What, Morse, Shea,
Davis, Stafford, Sprague, Puckett. and
Geo. Gray. All these are doing well,
and will no doubt recover. The latter
has bad wound, the ball having passed
through the right eye, and coming out
just back of the temples. The boys
state that Francis, Nc Crea, and Phelps,
have serious wounds. We would feel
better in relation 10 their recovery, il
they could be brought to this place TO
be cared for. But they are of necessity
sill at Champion Hill. They have care,
but the faclli,ies and conveniences are
limited. Still, we hope for the best.
Hoping that we may soon reap the
harvest of perpetual peace and happi-
ness, ] Remain,
Yours Truly,
GEo b. SIrLER.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1863-06-23

We saw the unutterable wrong,
The crushing OF the poor and weak,
Our voices joined the piercing Shrek
Which rent the heavens Ia 0 God /! how longi
Not like our own His life sublime,
The awful cycles come and 20,
For Him there is no fast, no slow,
he keepeth no account with Time.
He is not hurried with our calls,
Calm in His majesty lie stands,
The scales of Trials in His hands,
And when foul Crime is ripe--it falls
@ say not Retribution lags
His drums are beating down the vale,
His banners waving to the gale,
His beacons flashing from the crags
His thunder step is heard along
The cloud peaks of the battle storm,
And through its riffs is seen His form
Who lifts the weak, and tread. the strong
And broken lies Expressions rod
When leap forth from His mighty hand
The bolts of JusTIcE, stern and grand
without which there could be no God.
Broadcast they sowed the seeds of Sin,
Today the tyrants howl and weep
While swift the crimsoned sickles reap
The sad and CORY harvest in.
Beh old the city's streets are red
The trrants' blood is on the stones.
The air is heavy with the moans
For every household walls its dead
Passing away are homes and lands
From that unwise and naughty race
Who thrust their fists into His iace,
And spat upon His good command.
But up the blue comes Freedoms star,
Aud bark the brok n-heared sing
While high the Northern bugles ring,
And Northern cannon thunder far
Amen the World is for the Free.
Amen the Earth is for the just,
Crushed bc Oppression to the dust
And LIVE FOR EVER LIBERTY
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1863-06-23
l.. w. HART.

A TTOREEY AND COUNSELOR AT
n LAW, Independence, Buchanan Coun
~. Iowa.
Will give strict attention TO all business en-,
trusted to his care. Office up stairs, one door
west OF Marquette d. Mckenzie's Furniture
Store, Main Street, Independence, Iowa.
Any and all business pertaining in any way
20 Lands or a land business, promptly attend
d to. Nov26 Is
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1863-06-23

Ii was my custom in my youth. (says
Il Persian writer, TO rise from my sleep
10 watch, and pray. aud read ,Ae Koran.
One night, as ! was thus engaged, my
father. a man Of practical virtue. awoke.
+" Behold said to him, "stby other
children are lost in irreligioas slumbers.
while | alone awake 10 praise God"
Son OF my soul" said be. 1T is bet
ter 10 sleep than to wake TO remark the
faults of they brelhern."
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1863-06-23
Correspondence of the Guardian.
From the 9Th Iowa.


One MILE AND HALF N. f. OF VIcKsBUgG,
June 4th, 1863.
Mr.. EDITOR II have a fearful record
to make. The Army of the Mississippi
is passing through fiery ordeal, and
the dead and wounded is counted by
hundreds. Vicksburg is becoming Il
vast charnel house, for the reception of
the gallant dead of both armies.
After a succession Of battles, COM
mencing at Port Gibson, then Raymond,
then Jackson, then Champion Hill, at all
of which places our gallant troops were
victorious, the enemy fell back on Vicks-
burg These battles cost US much hard
fighting, and the loss of many heroic
and brave comrade, while the loss Of the
enemy was vastly greater than our own.
Our army closely pursued them to
Nicksburg, and now stretches across the
land, forming semi circle, the extreme
right and left wings resting on the river,
cutting off all their communications by
land, while our gunboats and mortar
boats protect the front l don'l think
that there was ever an army so complete
Iv hemmed in as Pemberton's, OF Vicks
burg, now is, aud their entire capture is
only a question OF time They are
afraid 10 show their heads over their
bl east works, for fear Of being picked
off by our sharpShooters, of whom not a
lew are of the gallant 5lh Our gun
smith is at work now, fitting globe. ssh hts
10 these rifles, for that purpose. Our RI
ile-pis are about pe.hundred yards from
the euemy's works. 1t is the general
opinion that they will be compelled 10
surrender before many days, or make a
break with the view of escape. In that
ease, look out Tor big battle, or an an.
initiated Rebel army. Ii was reported
'S" oal . a->v, 'hat oohhoou "'N9 az
vancing on this place, to harrass oul
rear, and 10 draw Grants attention away
from the city, but the General is a live
man, and will not be caught mapping.
have heard since that he dispatched three
or four divisions toward jackson, that
they met the enemy, gave him battle,
causing him to retreat with the loss oi
several thousand men in killed, wounded
and prisoners, with number Of cannon
also falling into our hands. One of our
troops, prisoner from Vicksburg yves
terdav stated that he had talk with a
Rebel. in relation TO their supplies. lie
said that they had but four days ra.
,ions left, and that con listed Of corn
meal and pork. II this is true, how des.
peralely those hungry fellows will fight,
when they resolve no longer to starve
or on the other hand, how humbly vii
some seek refuge and succor under th,
old flag, for there are those, had they
the privilege. would embrace any appa
rent opportunity.
Our boys look very much jaded afte
their long and rapid maeching. Indeed
il is wonder tha. SO many OF them llv
to tell the incidents and privations 0
/ their recent hard marches, hard battles
aud hard fare. But they are heroes. ev
cry one of them, and God will bles
them for their indomitable perseverance
and bravery. Nearly every one ca
show an honorable marx, either in lhei
flesh or clothes, aud il is wonderful ho'
many narrow escapes they have made
Captain LEE and Lieut., PEoS entirel
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1863-06-23
J. s. WOODWARD.

4 TToRNEY AND COUNSELOR At
~ Law. General Land Agent and Notary
Public, Independence, Buchanan County,
Iowa. viii practice in the different Courts of
this State. Also attend promptly to securing
claims, making Collections, Paying Taxes,
Conyeyaueing, DC.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1863-06-23
DILAZON u. UoLDRlDGE.

4 TTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT
n LAW, Independence, Buchanan County
Iowa. Office next door west of Marquette 4
AcKenzie.s Furniture Bnildine. All business
entrusted to him will be promptly attended to-
Back Pay, Bounty and Pensions due dis
charged or deceased soldiers, or their heirs
procured promptly, and no charges made until
che claim is obtained.
AJril 29th, 1862 I6ly
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1863-06-23
sAMEs yAMIsoN. va a. D. LEwl
JAMESON & LEWIS


A TTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS At
n Law and Notaries Public, will practice
In the several Courts of this State, will give
striet attention TO securing claims, making aud
Forwarding eol!9ctons, paying taxes, examin-
ing titles, and oil other business entrusted to
chem professionally. [3~2itfl
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1863-06-23
w II. BARTON,
COUNTY JUDGE

IL pendence, Iowa.
Will attend to conyeyancing, take acknow
Judgments of Deeds, and do all legal business
ntrusted to his care.
Jan. 81 1861. If.
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Ii is stated ia the Herald that a match
for prize fight has been agreed upon
between Tom llyer aud Joe Cobarn. for
$4,000 4 side, 70 come OH within ak
months. Ten thousand dollars forfeit
money is deposited. and the baaa,p vii,
be pu, up on Monday
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1863-06-23
CARTER HOUSE.

Ohm L. WILCOX, formerly Of the Amer
81 loan Hotel, having leased the above house,
would return his thanks to the public for the
liberal patronage formerly bestowed. aud would
bs hoppy TO welcome all his old friends at the
Carter House, Maine ST.. Cedar Falls. Iowa, s
stages leave this house daily for the North,
South and West, .5s .sf
Cedar Falls, July 25 1861. t ts
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1863-06-23

From Benedict Aruold's Proclamation 10 the
Citizens and soldiers cfthe United States, issu
ed October -, 1850.
You are promised liberty by the
leaders of your affairs, bu. is there an
individual IN the enjoyment of il, saving
your oppressors? Who among you
dares to speak or write what he thinks
against tie tyranny which has robbed
you Of Your property. imprisons your
sons, drags you 10 tie .niela of JuHle, and
is daRy delaging your country wM
Jiooa !''
Our country once was happy, and
had the proifered peace seen embraced
tie last tIco gears of misery had been
spent in peace and plenty, and repairing
the desolation Of the quarre! tia! would
have set the interest OF Great Britain and
America in a true light and cemeuled
their friendship.
wish to lead 4 chosen band Of
Americans to the attainment OF peace,
liberty and SAFETY, tie first objects in
taking the field"
What is America, but land o.
widows, orphans and beggars But
what need OF argument 10 such as feel
Infinitely more misery than tongue can
express ? | give my promise of most
Iatieclionate welcome to all who are dis.
posed 10 join me in measures necessary
to close the scene of CIR atflclion, which
must be increased until we are conteu,
with the liberal,y of the parent country,
which still offers us protection and per
petual exemption from all taxes but such
as we shall see fit TO impose upon our
selves"
BENEDICT ARNOLD.
Just change the date OF lhis document.
and append the signature Of FERNANDO
Woop, HoRArIo SEYMOUR, or The Cop.
/ perhead nominee for Governor Of Ohio
/ G. l.. NALLANpIGnAM- il would bt
received with thuuders OF applause a
every Peace F" meeting TO which j
should be read. as genuine Copper.
j head production. Ii would make n good
Address fer the Copperhead State Con
vention which is 10 assemble here mex
month TO send forth to the People Tht
oppressors Of whom il speaks wer,
indeed our Revolutionary Fathers whC
purchased our liberties with their lives
but the term will apply equally well t,
the present guardians Of our liberties
and The document is in al other respect
SO pertinent to these times that il Nigh
DO adopted entire, with the changes in
dicated above. We hope STEWARD
TnArER, and roDp, who viii probably b
charged with ihe responsibility Of EN-
bodviug the sentiments OF the Coaven
ton in a Platform or popular Address
! will perpetuste the letter, rs they hav
tried 10 do the spirit, OF this ancient ap
peal to the meanest passions OF tie mean
est class Of the American People - Sta
Register
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1863-06-23
w. CHANDLER.

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE OFFICE
eJ over Keller & Burpee's Furniture Ware
Rooms. Independence, Iowa.
Feb &c. 1861.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1863-06-23
T. FINNIGAN.

4 TTORNEY & COUNSELLOR AT LAW.
Il Independence, Iowa. Office over Free
Hsn Il Mains Store,
July sth, 1862. Esd V
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1863-06-23
BUSINESS CARDS.
G.. F. HERRICK
j JEWELER,

WISHES to say to his former friends and
wv patrons, that he has re established his
business in SIMPSONS Book Store, where he is
prepared to do all kinds of work in his line
Clocks, Watches, Jewelry, and Musical Instru
Clocks for sale cheap. and warranted Please
give me call. v-rv~ y
Oct. 18th, 1862 30 If
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1863-06-23
II. w. WRIGHT. sr. ID.

nFFICE. over Planes Hardware Store. vii
~ coxs Building. Residence, AZ miles
north of tow. near s b. Curtiss residence.
May 5th, 1863. lyI
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9netrp.
X ~
THE END.

BY GEORGE w. PUTNAM.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-01-09

DETROIT, Jan. S.-The Michigan legisla-
ture assembled at Lansing, yesterday. The
governors message was delivered to-day.
The financial affairs are represented to be in
a most satisfactory condition. An adequate
sinking fund has been provided for the grad
ual extinguishment of the present state debt,
and a system of taxation not burdensome in
augurated, which will prevent further in
crease of the debt. The state has furnished
$500 soldiers, of which "a, 200 were sent to
the field previous to July last; 1000 are yet
to be raised to fill the quota under the last call.
Abiding to the proclamation of emancipation,
which is heartily endorsed, he says eve
are about to strike hands with the entire loyal
population of the south, whether white or
black. We shall no longer respect the claim
of white traitor to compel loyalist to aid
him in destroying the government"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-01-09
Governor of maine Inaugurated.

AUGUSTA, Jan. S.-The Maine legislature
assembled in joint convention to-day, when
Gov. Coburn was inaugurated, and delivered
Lis message. He pays merited tribute to
the patriotism of Maine, which has furnished
for the war over &C, 900 men, without resort
ing to draft. Advertng to state finances. the
governor says: 1.-The expenditures have been
increased in various ways by the existence of
the war, but not in such manner as to en-
barrass the treasury, Cypress the people, or
affect our credit. Indeed, at no previous Pc
Rod have our state bonds commanded so high
premium in the market as they have during
the past year"
The attention of the legislature is called to
the expediency of renewing the act permit
ting a suspension of specie payments by the
banks, which expires by limitation on the 10th
of this month"; The banks were rarely, if
ever, in a sounder condition than to-day. The
establishment of military and naval station
at Portland, by the general government, is
recommended. The governor concludes with
extended remarks on national affairs, APPROX
ing the presidents proclamation of freedom,
in reference to which he says: {" 1t will be
clearly within the dIspensation of Gods jus
tice. that a system of oppression which vio-
lates the national right of man, which las al
WAYS stirred up strife and contention, and
which was the direct cause of our present
troubles; should wither and perish in the
wrathful storm which in its rage it dared to
provoke"
The governor urges unity of sentiment In
the loyal states, saying, 'Thus far we have
with patriotic unanimity supported the presl-
dent in his efforts to subdue the rebellion;
the people of the loyal states have poured out
their treasure and their blood in unstinted
measure, and, in their devotion to their coun-
try, men have forgotten the prejudices OF par
ty. Upon continuance of this cordial CO.
operation of all loyal men hangs the fate Of
the nation; and hence, with all earnestness,
exhort the people of this state to maintain q
patriotic unity in support of the president"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-01-09
From Washington.

WASHINGTON, Jan. S.-A special dispatch
says the rebel steamer Virginia has been cap
tured in the gulf, by one of Com. Wilkes
squadron.
No fear is entertained for Gen. Sherman at
headquarters here. as it is known that Gen.
Grant is on the alert.
Elisha Whittlesey, first comptroller of the
treasury, died at 10 o'clock last night. lie
had been unwell for some time, but was get
ting better. He was at the department yes
terday He was in his S0th year. Richard
Ella an old and efficient clerk of the treasury
department for the past thirty years, died this
morning about l o'clock. He was at the de-
partment on Saturday. His disease was pneu-
monia. The heads of bureaus will hold a
meeting this afternoon at 3 o'clock, to consld-
er as to what arrangements shall be made fol
attending the funerals of the deceased gentle
men; also to pass resolutions of respect, &c
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-01-09
From Fort Monroe.

FoRT MONROE, Jan. THE flag of truce
boat Metamora, arrived from City Point this
morning, and brings down three hundred
Union prisoners, mostly cavalry, taken at
Dumfries.
The Richmond Examiner of the 9th, says
.sThe whole number of prisoners i'll Richmond
Yesterday. was 1856, distributed as follows ::
mt the Libbey 1900, Castle Thunder $50, Cas-
tie Lightning 100, negro hospital prison l47,
among whom are ll3 deserters from the Yam
kee army. Twenty prisoners of war were re-
ceived Yesterday at Richmond, from BLACK
water. Every prisoner admitted into Castle
Thunder, undergoes innoculation first Iwen-
ty odd conscripts arrived from Petersburg
Yesterday, in charge of Lieut.. Branch, and
marched to camp Lee, to be instructed in the
military art"
The Enquirer says Another re-capture'
similar to the Emily st. Pierre affair, has TIA
ken place. The schooner Emma futile, sup
posed to be bound for a confederate port. was
taken by Yankee cruiser, and put in charge
of prize crew. The original officers and
crew being left on board as prisoners, adroltly
recaptured the schooner and carried the yes
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-01-09
What the Rebels Say.

CHATTANOOGA, Jan. 5.-To Gen. Cooper:
Strive have retired from Murfreesboro' IN
perfect order. All our stores are saved.
About 1000 federal prisoners, 5000 stand OF
arms, and 2+ pieces of cannon, were captured
by our forces, and have already arrived here.
b. S. EwELL.
Gen. Bragg has fallen back to Shelbyville,
which is twelve miles this side of Murfrees-
boro'. The federals after their reverses were
strongly reinforced and turned upon the con-
federate army and drove it back
Richmond dispatches of the 9th say that
Gen Bragg has certainly retreated to Shelby
vile, 80 miles from his victory at Murfrees-
boro but if he has retired, that is the fashion,
able phrase on our side, as change OF base Is
on the other, to Shelbyville, he has thrown
East Tennessee entirely open to the Yankees.
If Gen. Rosecrans gets possession OF 1t, 2OO,-
900 men cannot dislodge hun.
The Richmond Enquirer of the Sth says that
Gov. Letcher has selected from among the
prisoners recently sent to Richmond from
Gen. Lloyd's command the following federal
officers, who will be held in strict solitary
confinement as hostages for Col. Semona and
others similarly held by the abolition govern
ment Capt. VIM Gramm, Lieut. Isaac A.
Wade, Capt. Thos. Dammeron, Lieut.. Will
son Cameron, Jono Howe, Isaac Goble, Da-
vid V. Aumer, Samuel Puck, and VIM. l..
ellis They have been duly consigned to the
state prison and confined in appropriate cells
The Raleigh, N. c., papers state that the
federals have been largely reinforced at New
bern, and that movement is thought to be
against Wilmington. The Yankee reinforce
ments marched from Norfolk through Gates
county and thence down the Chowan river tc
Newbern. An intelligent contraband who has
escaped from Newbcrn, says that Butler is il
command of the Yankees there. The Yam
kee force at Newbern is estimated at 10000
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-01-09
sci back to Nassau, with the prize crew as


NASHVILLE, Jan. Our whole loss at
Murfreesboro in killed. wounded and missing
was not over seven thousand. The rebel loss
was from twelve to fifteen thousand. Our
arm, is pursuing the rebels. Our rear yes
terday, was eight miles beyond Murtreesboro'
his reported. that rebel wagon train was
captured eighteen miles beyond Murtreesboro
yesterday.
The rebel Gen. Rains was buriedyesterday'
No demonstration was allowed. The bodies
of Gen. Hanson, Capt Todd of the ONO reg
iment, and Capt Ferguson of the Louisville
legion, were brought into town. Considera-
BILE quantities of contraband goods were cap
tured by our pickets Brig. Gen. Hanson was
severely wounded in his leg in the battle.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-01-09
SnringneId. MO-. Attac lked.

ST. LOUIS, Jan. S.-Advices from Spring
field state that a rebel force, reported to be
six thousand strong under Burbridge and
Marmaduke, with six pieces OF artillery, are
within two and half miles of that place, and
that they opened upon the town without giving
notice to remove the women and children.
One thousand rebel cavalry, in line of battle,
are visible from the town. General Brown
has loop-holed the. houses for musketry, and
will make a vigorous resistance.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-01-09

NEW YORK, Jan s-GoTToN wthoutdecided change;
sales 1000 baies at $50 @ 69c for middllng uplands
FLOUli-Receipis a 43S bhs; Sales 1880 bbs; state
ANA western opened % Oc better but closed dull, and
scarcely so firm; supeIfine state s. So extra
Ohio $685. a 800; superfne western s5g5 90 500;
common to good extra western s651 $3.50 Southerh
hrner sales 1900 bbls; extra $3.50 D SeOO.
GRAlN-Wheat opened one cent better, ana closed
sales 81 0VJ snsh: mixed estern 81 @ SIC for sound the
latter price in stores yellow western S5c IN store Vats
a shade hrmer sales at 81 @D re.
Reef Guiet: sales 100 bills Pork unchanged; sales
$50 hhls Cut meats quiet. Bacon quiet and firm. Lard
a shade lfrmer; sales $500 bills Butter unchanged SUI
gas active and &c better sales 1851 hhds New Orleans
0tc; Rico 10; Muscovado 9Ac. Coffee very hrn
Molasses, New Orleans firm sales 1856 bbls old at ~ q
5Sc and 100 half barrels at SIC.