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The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1863-09-15
Norogue ere felt the halter draw
With good opinion of the law"

1t is to be hoped that all good mel
and true will stand firm and unyieldine
in this matter, and that the fiend which
has involved our nation in such woe;
shall die tie death. Mercy to an institu
ton so vile and execrable, is, and car
only be, inhumanity to all that is wor.
thy aud pure. Let us prepare, then, fol
the conflict. When the din of arms is
over we shall still have terrible battle
to fghtat the ballot box, and it will on
| " be by vigilance and determination
that the right will be made TO triumph.
The warm weather, here in Washing
ton, is not SO severe as it was. The
nights are more comfortable, and we are
hoping that the more violent stage OF
the " heated term is over. The city
is peaceful and quiet, and the daily list
of hotel arrivals shows an interminable
succession of visitors-every one prob
ably coming with an axe to grind, and
some Of them ready to curse Lincoln, or
Chase, or Weles, should they refuse to
turn the crank of their grindstone.
AS | suppose most Of your readers are
ignorant Of the working Of the Depart
ments here, l presume they would not
be displeased to learn something about
the business Of the 4th Auditors Bureau.
The accounts settled in his office are,
lst, Paymasters' accounts in the Navy
Cd, Navy agents accounts Sd, Marine
accounts; 4th, Navy pension accounts :;
5th, Naval store keepers accounts 9th,
Prize accounts 9TH, general accounts.
In these war times there will virtually
pass through the 4th Auditors hands
from 12O to l5O millions Of dollars
annually. There was drawn from the
U. S, Treasury, during last month, on
his acquisitions, $685. ,544 10. Be-
sides this there were settled 70 prize
accounts, on which were paid S1O5,
$50 06, and on naval pensions and
other accounts were paid 1895, 1913 50
During the same month the Auditor re
ceived 1918 letters on official busine: S,
and replied TO 2497, all of which were
signed and franked, and a considerable
number Of them wholly written, by him.
Then there are legal questions constant
ly arising, and a clerical corps OF 53 per
sons 10 superintend. So it will be seen
there is something to do.
Till l came here had no idea of the
magnitude and intermiuable extent OF
the government work and machinery.
The labor to be performed is absolutely
immense, but there is also more order,
system and dispatch in managing it than
supposed. The 4th Auditors S Office is
in the Treasury Building. This is a
large, massive, granite structure, and
one of the finest, Of its size, in the world
1t is not yet completed, and it is curious
and gratifying, day after day, and month
after month, to see the work on this, and
other public buildings, going steadily
and quietly on, as if there was no rebel.
lion, and we were in a state of profound
peace. 1t is cheering evidence of the
stability and resources of the govern.
ment, and its undoubting confidence in
lis own permanence and success.
ARI9N.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1863-09-15
CARTER HOUSE.

7 Ohm L. WILCOX, formerly Of the Amer
- loan Hotel, having leased the above house
would return his thanks to tho public for tn,
liberal patronage formerly bestowed, and woule
nn hoppy to welcome all his old friends at th'
Carter House Maine ST., Cedar Falls, Iowa.
Stages leave this house daily for the North
south and West.
Cedar Falls, July o5, 1861
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1863-09-15
DILAZON ID. UOLDRIDGE.

4 TTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT
~ LAW, Indepen dcnce, Buchanan County
Iowa. Office next door west of Marquette d
Mckenzie's Furniture Building. All business
entrusted to him will be promptly attended to
Back Pay, Bounty and Pensions due dis
charged deceased soldiers, or their heirs.
procured promptly, and no charges made until
the claim is obtained.
April 29th, 1862 l6Iv
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COUNTY JUDGE

COUNTY JUDGE
7 AW OFFICE, at the Court House, indie.
IL pendence, Iowa.
viii attend to eonveyancing, take aeknow
iedgments Of Deeds, and do oil legal business
ntrusted TO his care
Jan. q 1861. IT..
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1863-09-15
w. CHANDLER,

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE OFFICE
- over Keller a. Burpee's Furniture Ware
Rooms, Independence, Iowa
Feb. 26, 1861.
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nFFlCE, over Planes Hardware Store. Will
~ eox's Building. Residence, Al, miles
north of town, near S. b. Curtis's residence.
May 5th, 1863, Iy
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1863-09-15
Oh the bashfulness of bachelors.

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handsome parlors, velvet, carpeted
chandeliered with gold and ormula
crowded to the very doors, with thos
charming knick knacks that only wo
mans taste provides, Miss Lily was a
home in bewlldering pink merinc
dress, edged with white lace around ,ht
pearly shoulders, and crimson moss
rose twisted in among the ripping waves
of her soft brown hair. She never look
| ed half so pretty; and, thank Provi
dence, Jones wasn't on hand, for once
in his life. But what was almost as bad
Lily's cousin was there--a tall, slender,
black eyed girl, with arch lips, and
cheeks as red as Spitzenberg apple
0 how Mr.. Thorubroke wished that Miss
Esther Allen was at the bottom Of the
Red Sea, or anywhere except in that
particular parlor. And then her eyes
were SO sharD-he hadn't been doin z
the agreeable more than four min
utes and half before she exclaimed /:
"Dear me, Mr.. Thornbroke-pray
excuse me-but what on earth is the
matter with your elbow 90
Mark turned scarlet-the traitorous
black pin had deserted its post.
Only compound fracture in my
coat, Miss Allen" said he, feeling as
though his face might do the duty OF
Raymond's chandeliers, both put togeth-
er, you know we bachelors are not ex-
empt from such things"
Hold your arm, sir, and I'll make it
all right in one moment" said Esther.
instantly producing from some secret
recess in the folds Of her dress, Thin
BILE and needle, threaded with black silk,
and setting expertly TO work.
There now, consider yourself
whole"
How skillful you are," said Mark
admiringly, after he had thanked her
most sincerely, +" But then you have so
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The Defenders.

BY t. BUCHANAN READ.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1863-09-15
T. FINNIGAN

A TTORNEY & COUNSELLOR AT LAW,
~ Independence, Iowa Office over Free
man & Mains Store.
July eth, 1862. l6-Iy
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1863-05-07

ly cause. The troops of our Brigade
are in pretty good health, fine spirits
aud good condition. We are well sup
piled with plenty of good clothes and
provisions, of which rUncle Sam" new
or fails to keep good supply on hand.
Our food, though not very palateable or
dainty, is very substantial and whole
some. We are bountyfully supplied
with plenty of crackers, "sow belly" Gas
the boys term iD and beans, on which
we fare sumptuously every day. l.s
We are expecting an attack here from
the rebels before long, as they say it is
their intention to again re take the
Kanawha Valley this Spring, and un-
less Gen. Schenck, our commander, re.
moves US to the Shenandoah Valley,
we will have the opportunity of again
trying our Belgian rifles. Let come
what will, the 18th Reg't and 34th
zouaves are ready for any emergency
Yours truly, t- CHARLIE,
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1863-05-07

Marriage Of the Prince Of Wales
We have no space 10 devote to the
fearfully attenuated reports Of the royal
wedding which gil the London papers,
The ceremony passed off with greatecIdt,
Of course, the most magnificent pres
parations having been made for its
From the six column report Of the Lon-i
don Tunes we rise with a confused idea
Of orders, Of honors, glittering uniforms
and gorgeous robes, brilliant women
and their wonderful trains, beautiful
bride and a gallant groom, Haudsl's
marches aud Beethoven's hallelujabs,
princely possessions and princely pa
geants. ST. Georges Chapel was dec
GRATED for the occasion, the Queen was
present in simple mourning, the choir
sang chant to music composed by the
late Prince Albert, Jenny Lind was one
of the singers, and Tonnyson wrote an
ode for the occasion. All England re-
joiced and the day was celebrated with
fetes all over the kihgdom:r The bride
and groom conducted themselves with
becoming propriety, and so were we'd
ded the future King and Queen OF Eng.
land.- Cleveland Leader. at1.gsb
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What do Yon saw ?

This question is thus answered in
Harper's Monthly:
I" l say that whoever stands against
the Administration in this war stands
against the Government. I say that
whoeversays he isno Abolitionist means
that he intends to embarrass the war.
l say that whoever is afraid of alternating
the South is afraid of irritating snake
that has already stung him. l say that
whoever thinks that force eau not re-
store the Union does not know that
Union is the most irresistible instinct
of the American people. 1 say that
whoever says the war is unconstitution-
ally carried on is in danger Of being
split by tempest in which he is trying
to split hairs. l say that whoever says
our liberties are imperiled by the Gov
ernment and not by the rebellion, works
and prays for the success Of the rebel
lion and the aunihiation Of all civil
liberty and order. I say that whoever
calls the war fratricidal has no more
conception Of national honor than lot.
terry dealers are said to have of honesty.
l say that whoever considers the cause
of the United States hopeless hates that
cause in his heart, and is utterly ignor-
ant of the character of the people and
Of the facts of the situation. That is
what I say, and that is what every truly
American man and woman says and
believes"
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1863-05-07

Alexander Hamilton was once an
piled to as counsel, by man having the
guardianship o f several orphans. These
infants would, on their coming of age
succeed to large aud valuable estate,
of which there was material defect in
the title-deeds. This fact, and the
manner in which it happened, was only
known to the guardian, who wished to
employ Hamilton as counsel, to vest
himself in the title of the estate. He
related the whole affair ciroumstantially
and was requested by his lawyer to call
again before he could venture TO give
his advice in matter of 80 great mo
ment. On his second visit, Hamilton
read over to him tho minutes of their
previous conversation that he had re
duced to writing, aud asked him if the
statement was correct On receiving
an answer in the Affirmative, Hamilton
replied You arc now completed,
within my power, and Hook upon m
self as tho future guardian Of the un
happy infants. Take my advico-set
tie with them honorably, or I will hun
you from your skin like hare. o.
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ings and fences arc protected against
the destructive influences Of the wealth
or, if they are plentifully whitewashod
in April and November, to say nothing
of the cheeriness, beauty, and purity
which it adds to any dwelling,it isgrOatly
to be desired that the practice Of liber-
ally whitewashing, twice year, should
be adopted by every household in the
nation, where paint cannot be afforded,
and on every farm.
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The Way so Talk it.

The Parkersburg (West. Va.) Ga,
zette says: .F.
" Whether'the writ of hdbeds corpus
ought to have been suspended, the Act
ofConfscation passed, the Proclamation
issued, the Conscription ordered, and
the President so largely empowered, are
questions which will trouble no true
Union man SO seriously as to lessen his
support ofthe war, lie ,oW altoays re-
member that they are Jlo1cs directed at
rebels and not loyalists; and if at the
close Of the war, the South shall fnd
its once fair fields despOiled of their
beauty, and its rich inheritances passed
into the strangers hand, he can say to
it-"this is your own work, and the
reeoil upon your own head of your
wicked attempt to destroy the Govern
msnt.' Many things have been done
OF which we question the wisdom, vet
we do not forget that our questioning
may itself be questioned, and we "agree
to disagree with eur true Union friends
OF either Massachusetts, or Kentucky,
upon all minor matters, so Tong as ace
concur IN prosecuting The aoar unta the
death rattle is heard in the throat of The
Southern ConJederacy." s-o-
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1863-05-07

TRUsT.-A few nights since two
little boys were lying together in
their trundle bed. Willie, the elder Of
the two, who was only six years of age,
awokO in the night very thirsty. Be-
ing told that he could jump up and get
himself some water, he cried, saying that
he was afraid. Upon this his little
brother two years younger than himself
spoke encourugingly to him and said,
"God is wight here, Willie God is wight
herel you needn't be afraidP Willie
jumped up, and went and got some wa.
ter, aud then camo back to his lite bed
all safe, and soon he and his little broth
er were fast asleep again.
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There is complete split in the Dem.
ocratic party OF New York. On the one
side is the Fernando Wood faction,
who are for unconditional peace. On
the other is Goy. Seymour, Dean Rich.
mopd, and others, who are for prosecu
ting the war for the UniOn.-[Ex.
. 1t will not bo long until the party in
Ohio will be in the same condition, un
less Vallandighau, White & Co. change
their tactics and come out for vigOr.
Gus prosecution of the war. The late
elections may teach them some wisdom
and compel them to "dssane virtue Il
they have itnOt.'' We hope such may
be the result, though we fear some o
ltheleaders are almost ineorridble.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1863-05-07

Not only should we cultivate such
tsmpers as serve to render the inter
course of home amiable and affectionate,
but we should strive to adorn it with
those charms which good sense and re-
fnement so easily impart to it, We
say easily, for there are persons who
think that home cannot be beautiful
without a considerable outlay Of money
Such people arc Inferior. 1t costs little
to have a neat flower garden, and to
surround your dwelling with those
simple beauties which delight the eye
far more than expensive objects. Ma,
ture delights in beauty. She loves tC
brighten the landscape and make i
agreeable to the eye, aV
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True w ords.

Lew. Wallace, in his letter to Go Tod,
in response to the resolutions recently
adopted by the Ohio Legislature, thank
ing him for the defense of Cincin matt,
uses the following language:
"This is neither 'Lincoln's war, nor
a war for negroes" ncr war for con
quest, or glory, or party. 1t is the
peoples war for free government. The
only distinction that can be between
the hero who fell at Bunker Hill and
the hero who fell at Shiloh is, one died
to establish FREQ government, and the
other died to perpetuate it--both are
martyrs to liberty. Will the people
abandon their cause? God forbid!'
They. are words to be pondercd and
to be remembered by every true and
loyal man and woman. t.794
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4oettr.
The Night before the Battle.

Night darkly falls across the west,
The cannon's hash along yon crest,
And battles roar have ceased;
r The gloomy clouds hang black and lowi .r.
I'll And yonder mountain seems to throw
A shadow DER rest, ..... ...
There lies our suen rebel foe,
While here ten thousand Freemen Fnow
That morn shall waken with din
OF battle furious, TO tell
Those wicked hordes how swim end we'll
The arm Of right shall win
How many hearts beat slow and still
,rl That soon shall lend the gushing rill
To swell the dreadful tide
To- OF wars red stream, now rushing last
From countless bOsOms, torn aghast .l.
To feed traitors pride?
Long hangs the gloomy night DER all
To. morrow night shall be the pail
OF half this mighty host;
The frequent sigh disturbs my car
1 catch alone the whispered prayer,
"In Thee / put my trust"
No droamis sweet waking fear f...
Breaks in as ihncy seems TO hear p.
Some voice familiar come
The wife, the babe, the gentle boy,
Whose voices breathing very joy,
Mako sad the dream Of home!
= kyaunt, hvaunt. such thoughts tonight,
& And home, and wife, and babes forget l t t.
And nerve again the arm,
Nor dream, nor think Of them again; 1T
They might perchanCe, too well unman
S.fF The soul for BATTLES storm.
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MlstellanroUs."
Reorganization of the Army.
Yours truly.

TBdulAdGlOu OF Ju0 ARMY
An order has just been issued from
the War Department, which provides
that each regiment of Infantry in the
service shall be consolidated, and where
there are enough only for five or less
number of maximum companies, the
Col. Major and Assistant Surgeon shall
be mustered out, as shall also the com :
pany officers thus rendered supernu-
merry. The selection Of the company
officers to be retained, is to be made by
the division and corps commanders, un-
dei the instruction of the commandant
of the department, from among those
who have proved most efficient. The
same rule for cons olidation is applied
to the Cavalry and Artillery service
in tho former requiring over six full
companies to maintain their present or
ganization, and in the latter the same
number. .'.. ..a.
This order-while it will take the
shoulder straps from many worthy Off
GERS, and return to private life many
Colonels who have laborcd faithfully
and fought valiautly for the holy cause
of the Union-is one which is to be
commended for threo reasons. First,
it will render the army more Efficient
That men fight better in well drilled
masses applies as well to companies and
regiments as to corps or divisions, and
a regiment made up Of hundred or
two hundred privates and forty officers
with side arms is rather hampered than
otherwise with too much gold lace
Secondly, it will quietly remove a great
mass of ineiliciency in the shape of men
who have shown, either by bad conduct
or want of military capacity, that they
arc unfit for the position they now oc-
cupy; and their removal will place bet.
ter men at the head Of companies and
regiments. And, third, it will lessen
by an immensely large figure, the ex
penses of the war. The census Of tn,
army now would show that for ever,
maximum regiment in the service w
are paying the sal aries of at least thro
sets Of field nd line officors-that is
for each three hundred and thirty pri
Yates and non-com missioncd off GERS
we now pay one Col. one Lieutenan
COL, one Major, one Adjutant, on
Quarter master, one Surgeon, one AS
sistaut Surgeon, ten Captains, and TWEEN
ty Lieutenants, whereas these shouI
have under their command nine hun
dred and eighty men, Ohio Farmer
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Release Of John Minor Bolts

John Minor Bolts, ofVirginia,r so
long inscarcerated in the Libby prison
and in Salisbury, N. G., has been. 70.
leased through the intorposition of a
friend, an extensive purchaser of tobac-
co, and has permission to remain on
bis estate near GordOnyille, under the
pledge of not aiding or abetting the I'm
ion cause. sat. -..-.s s.s .r
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Arithmotical Quostions.

Below are given some questions ia Arithmetic that
are intended TO awaken more extended interest IN
that branch of study IL is only hoped that teach
oTs, bat pupils, will enter the lists, and send in so-
tions:
1. Twice As money equals three times D's moneys
and the interest Of what they bath have at per cent
for one and two.hfhs years is sac How much money
has eachl
g. One-half Of AS money equals two-thiTds Of B's
and the interest Of three ourths OF AS aud one-half
BsmOney at per cent for two years and three
is SIS. How much money has eaolR
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The Christian has such harvest Of
glory and happiness coming, as will
never be fully got in. 1t will be al
ways reaping time, in Heaven [Crip.
Lectures. -. ,-s Cd
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1863-05-07

A VERY LITERAL FAITH Mrs. Ma
son, who was a missionary among the
Karens for eighteen years, was usually y
called mamma by her pupils. A little
Karen boy once addressed her this short
letter, no doubt in the full belief that
he was employing strong Christian ar
gument:
"Dear Mamma:--The Bible says
Ask and ye shall receive l read so in
the holy book of Matthew. Please sent
nae knife" Arr
Mrs. Mason rewarded the little fel
lows faith by giving him the object he
so much desired Presbyterian.
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When you hear man claiming to be
loyal, put two questions, to him,
lst. Do you believe the present 70
beliou to be eauseless and wicked?
I'd. Are you in favor of using the
resources Of the Federal Government il
necessary, to crush this rebellion and
restoring the national authority over all
the revolted Statos2
If he says yes, is in earnest, he may
be counted as loyal man. If he an
swor both, or either in tho negative, he
is to all intents, and purposes, practical
Ily II not actually d Seeessionist.