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~ We are informed that Copperhead
Editor in this State called on q life insur-
Ance agent few days ago, and stated to
hjsu that he wished to get his ''life insur-
Sd, The agent very promptly told him
that he couldn't comply with his request.
"Our instruction. said he, ''are not to
take an insurance upon the lives Of idiots
or FOOLS" Mr.. Cop ''immejantly" LETT
Wonder il this is the same Editor who lost
his COW not long ago: Misfortunes never
come singly.
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restoring il pristtnS color. and recd1es the III
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- Fremont, in SO, was called the
.p.thfinder." But the Cleveland Explor-
;ue Convention have put him on the
~broad road to the devil. "sach IS
,reetness! May we continue to be pri-
yste!
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-06-11

- Only four regiments OF To-day men
Ave been organized in this State. The
First Congressional District furnished one
Il these four, and will have near four Com
nanies more toward hlling another regiz
|nent.
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N. The West Union Record says thai
EASTERN papers are vieing with each othe'
in abuse Of Gen'l Banks; and adds, that il
il probably true that if half our Generals
hsd been in Heaven, the Rebellion weuld
have been in He'll long ago.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-06-11

"A BRILLIANT IDEA.-The lKeokuk Con-
situation says the Societies for the nom
consumption OF foreign goods, were gotten
up for the benefit of the New England
manufacturers. Brilliant! Brilliant! You
are not long for this world. Fix up your
little traps as fast as possible. That other
Gabriel wants you!
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-06-11

- General Burnside declared in q spe
cial order that General Cochrane was 20
\ no further use.'' Aud the Cleveland Con
yention, in putting the General on thei
ticket, have ratified Burnsides ORDER
That's hard joke :
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- The slaves are reported to be enlist
ing very rapidly in Kentucky. That i
more than can be said of their masters, W
guess. They obtain their freedom by tn
oct. Their masters would do the same, bu
very few of them unfortunately have sens
enough to s'see it."
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IA The first Illinois regiment Of hund
red-dxy volunteers, which has gone for
ward for service, was the bath, which lef
Chicago for Kentucky on Friday last. Gu
first regiment left Keokuk some time pre-
yious. We got the start Of Illinois tina
time.
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~ The Keokuk Constitution, under the
caption of distinguished Arrival says:
1--WE noticed on the street yesterday, our
former fellow -townsman, Col. Moss. The
Colonel is the man who nominated FIRE.
mont for the Presidency at the Cleveland
Convention, and is leading man among
the "Radical Democrats" in Missouri"
Rio thinpt Raht
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

Freights-Easier. charters at 2Oc for whe
swegO, and l5c for Germ To Buffalo.
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from the upper trade, and will run here
after, during the present stage Of water,
between Keokuk and st. Louis. The Cam
ada, Pembina, Muscatine and Savanna
will continue their trips up the river as far
~ the water will admit. We CLEAN from
the Muscatine Journal.
A SNAKE REPULsE.-A few days since, a
wagon load of Copperheads from Lafayette
in this county, proceeded to Vandalia, in
Jasper county. Having no reverence for
God and their country, they began to utter
their reasonable sentiments, Capt. j. w.
HORNE, himself an original Democrat heard
enough Of their disloyal language to stir
him up. He made an advance on the bel
ligerent reptiles, and taking them one at a
time. he thrashed out the whole lot. The
Jasper Free Press states that "they broke
for their wagons in hot haste. and putting
whip to their horses, they went out of town
at full speed in the direction of Come
Quick's' old haunts." 1t is proper to say
that the whole company did not escape
Their chs mpion, bruised and battered, was
left in the hands of the Captain.-State Re-
gister.
A enrolling officer by the name of NJ
Hubbard, who was at q place called the
Junction in Lee county, on Saturday
was attacked by brute of the Copperhead
persuasion, aud knocked down, whereupon
the Copperhead, rebel like, skedaddled:-
The Cops had county meeting at the
function - on Saturday, to appoint dele
gates to attend the State Snake Rally al
Des Moines; and these same Cops boosted
that an enrolment could not be made IL
that township. This il another specimen
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1864-02-16

and Theological Education at the West
at its last meeting. A gentleman of re
sponsbiIily has just given him writ.
ten obligation TO pay $4,000 10 endow
one professorship, on conditions that the
sum recommended by the society is sub
scribed during the year 1864, including
what has already been raised By him.
This will leave about $4,000 to be
made up during the year. We trust the
friends Of Christian education Will see to
il that the desired object is accomplish
ed, and that this institution, which has
been founded and sustained thus far al
most entirely by the Congreg ationalists
of Iowa, by great efforts and sacrifices,
may be placed on firm basis. Iowa
has done nobly in the present war, hav
ing sent over $4,000 three years volun.
teers, and one in every FIVE of the male
of the Congregational church
es, to aid in putting DOWN the slavehold
ers' rebellion. With the endowment now
sought to be secured, Iowa College will
take rank with the best Western col
leges."
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
State Of Iowa.
ApJUTASr GENERALS OrpicE, |,
DAVENPORT, Iowa, Feb. s, "a (
CIRCULAR TO VETERANS.

SioNI Lam ~ Il LhANc,
Return passes to regimental rendezvous
should he obtained Of the Quartermaster when
he furnishes veterans with transportation 10
their homes. Veterans belonging to Iowa
regiments, but residing in other States. should
be fIrloughed, in transit Of the regiment home,
ut point where transportation can be obtained
to their respective homes After reporting
here. they are only supplied 10 points in this
State.
There being but two points in this State
where transportation can be furnished, keo-
kuk and Davenport, Companies Or Detach-
ments en- route home should procure their trans
portntion pt points in Illinois or elsewhere
necessary to take them home on tho most direct
ronte, hut in every case n commits stoned officer
should retain command of the men until they
strike the State, to prevent Struggling and dis
organization. Such officer will report in per-
son here to 1t. Col Grier or Gen VIM. Vande-
yer prepared to give specific statement as to
expiration OF Burroughs. a
+ The furloughs OF all men belonging TO same
Company should expire al same time Veter
ans can obtain transportation from their homes
Ia rendezvous at Davenport, by writing to
Capt T. b Hunt, A @ NJ. Davenport, Iowa,
or Capt T. 7. Dwight. A. q. NJ Keokuk.
Iowa. This circular is additional to and ex.
rlanatory of circular Of this Department of
date Jan uary 22d. GOD. af
N. p. BAKER,
KIP Adj. Gen. OF Iowa.
Feb. l6. 1864. [47-2w
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A GLORIOUS RECEPTION /!
COMPANY O, OF THE 9TH.
Large Crowd at the Depot!
Free Dinner at the Hall.
A Good Time in General.

Ey- For days, our citizens have been
on the tipstos Of expectation over the
news that many OF the gallant soldiers
who first enlisted were returning to their
old homes once more, for the purpose Of
recruiting and paying their friends a
visit. The streets were full Of rumors
as TO the time when they might be ex
peced, but at last the telegraph settled
the question with the assurance that Co,
+" c." OF the OH, Iowa, would be in our
town on Saturday without fail and every
body was crazy with JOY over the wei
come intelligence. They had started
from Huntsville, Alabama, reached Cal
no on the 10Th inst, and arrived al Du
buque at 3 a. am. on Friday, the l2ih.
Here they met with glorious reception
from the citizens who prepared them
breakfast, dinner and supper, in the best
Of style and laid before them the hospi-
tahties OF the city. Dr.. WARsE had
gone down TO escort the soldiers in town,
and as they were 10 come on the regular
train Of Saturday last, very little time
was left our citizens in which to make
the necessary preparations. 1t was re-
solved to give them dinner at the Hall
Immediately on their arrival and soon
all parties were at work in earnest. All
personal and political animosilies were
forgotten, the reader OF the Herald. and
The admirer Of Horace. clasped hands in
a fra.ernal grasp. old feuds and past diff
ferences were dropped BY mutual con-
sent. u lily and harmony pervaded oil
,lasses and the prevailing sentiment that
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iowa College.

We clip the following favorable no.
tice Of Iowa College and the State from
the n. Y. Independent. Ii is highly
gratifying to know hat our efforts in
founding educational institutions and
pr'riotism as people, are elIciting
marked attention and must be product
i've Of good when upheld and shcourag-
ed By such an influential Joarnol as we
have quoted
I'VE learn rlh pleasure that Rev. Dr..
Holbrook j. making good progress in
The work Of securing the fifty thousand
dollar endowment for Iowa College,
which WAS recommended 10 be raised by
lEe Society for Promoting Collegiate
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few very appropriate remarks, after
which, he invoked the diviue blessing,
when the onslaught on the edibles CON.
menced. That the boys enjoyed their
dinner. we have no doubt and yet we
think that they reliehed il no better than
did the citizens, 10 witness their castro.
nomc efforts while the band discoursed
excellent music. But one Of the most
gratifying features Of the occasion, was
to note TIL, harmony and good feeling
that prevailed among the respective par.
ties. who had prepared the feast. The
return Of the soldiers to our midst, has
touched sympathetic cord, which vi.
brates alike. in the hearts OF all and the
most are now willing TO ignore past.
present, or future political. autipathies,
and bury the Ratchet Of contention, 80
deep, that it msy never be resurrected
again. At the close ofthe dinner. Capt
LITTLE, extended the thanks Of himself
and company 10 the generous donors
Of the entertainment. after which. three
cheers were proposed and given for Co..
&C" the Ninth regiment. and thn I'm
ION 1t was stated that Co, E, Of the 5ih
were soon expected among us, and the
present guests were cordially invited 10
attend the festivities on that OCCASION
Company !" G" now numbers "a pri.
Yates, who have all re enlisted, besides
others in hospital and on detached serv-
ice. who are expected to do so.
The boys left their guns and accout-
remnnts. we believe, at Dubuque, At
which point they will report, after the
expiration oftheir furlough. They have
a most excellent faith in the business Of
the cause in which they are engaged
and are determined to see the close Of
the rebellion The performances Of the
dav closed with grand cotllion party in
the evening. At the Hall which was the
most brilliant Of the season. Every.
thing connected with the reception. was
quiet, orderly, and confers the highest
honors upon the lberaltv Of the donors
and patriotism OF The recipients.
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CAN'T lsT, Iowa INIT. A. d.


EDITOR GUARDIAN Il have failed in
keeping you posted, since leaving ST.
Louis. of the movements Of this branch
OF the Corps d Afrique. | cannot write
Of anything of especial importance now
concerning the LIST Iowa, A. D. as We
have had no chance to distinguish, or
extinguish ourselves yet, but perhaps |
might give you 3 summary of the mill
tary operations DC, at this post. which
might not be disin teresting to you.
Helena is quite an important point,
in military operations, j. is Headquar-
ters, and also the base of operations of
eastern Arkansas. II is not Without a
military history, as ON last 4th, of July,
il was the scene of one of the hardest
contested battles OF this war, but we had
General, who proved that he had serv-
ed his Premiership, and was willing
and ready to fight at any Price. The
rebs. $1,000, under General Price, said
they would eat 4,b, of July dinner of
the bes. the city could afford that day.
Gen. Prentiss did not choose to extend
his hospitality quite 30 far. but, however
gave them such warm reception, that
for their lives, some of them could not
get away. They were severely repuls,
ed, and furnished. AS the graves OF near
ly FIVE hundred can be seen where they
fought, but with then taught and fell
many of our brave boys. who fell fight.
ing the enemies Of their country. on lhat
day we celebrate as The Anniversary Of
American Independence. The rebels
may say. that they are fighting for that
same Independence which our fore, faith
ers fought for, and gained in ap eight
years struggle. but il is unfortunate for
them that The larges, majority in the
United States think different. and are
backed up in their belief by tbs largest
cannon and other munitions Of War.
You may expect 10 hear Of Il battle at
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TT Gen. STURGEON made a recon
noisance in force on cotton plantation
but was forced to retire without meeting
the enemy. In the conflict that ensued
he lost Is, 900 mules and two sergeants
and retired to camp evidently satisfied
with his success. area
Gems. MEADE and LEE have had long
interview, and it is supposed that they
are to fight another battle Gen. MEADE
has kindly loaned LEE his artillery for
that purpose.
The monitors have commenced she'll
ing Salt Lake City.
From Central Africa, everything is
quiet. The Hottentois had suspended
operations, end General SKIM1LARGE hav-
ing been reinforced by large supply Of
whiskey, is able to hold his position.
The country will now breathe easier.
Everything quiet on the Potomac.
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Republican State Convention.

The Third Quadrenniai Republican State
Convention will convene at Des Moines, on
Monday, the 22l day of February, 1864. for the
purpose of selecting delegates to represent the
Union men of the State of Iowa in the next
National Republican Convention All loyal
electors who are willing to cooperate in giving
to the National Government n full, frank ana
honest support of its present policy for sup.
pressing the Rebellion and restoring the Un
ion, are requested to join in sending delegates
from their several counties in accordance with
the following ratio: Each county shall be en-
titled to one delegate, and one additional del
egate for every hundred votes and fraction of
over fifty votes cast for Hon. VIM. NJ. Stone
for Governor at the general election of 1861
the number of Votes being ascertained by add
ing to those cast within the county those cast
by the soldiers from the county and in the field.
THO. F. WITHROW,
Chm Republican State Cen. Com.
Gas MONIES, Jan, Is, 1864.
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REAR OF VIcKsBURG, Miss, Feb. lst. 1863.

REAR OF VIcKsBUEG, MISS, Feb. lst, 1863
FRIEND Rich On the 2ist, Jan.
1864, we received orders TO be in read
mess to move Jan. 24lh, 22d,
the regiment drew large supply of
clothing. Every man in the regiment
drew a new regulation cap, which, in
compliance with order from Headquar-
ters 10th, army corps, will be worn on
parades and reviews. January Esd. we
were paid two months pay,-from Oct.
3lst to December 3lst, 1864, by Major
Lupton-Jan. 23d, served 100 rounds
OF ammunition per man-Jan. Gath did
not move as was expected. Captain
Drips and Lieut.. Smith returned with
guard for Signal officer at Cairo, ILL.,
Jan'y 25th. Brigaded with 18th. Iowa,
32d. Iowa and l78th. New York, and
Col. w. T. Shaw. 18th. Iowa, announc-
ed as high brigade commander. We
are Cd. brigade, Sd (Smith's A. j. pi-
vision. 10Th, army corps January Goth
received marching orders. All regi-
mental aud company properly, not re-
CURED in the field. ordered stored in
the Quartermsster's Dept. at Memphis,
Tenn January 27th. regiment
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John Morgan.

The famed horse thief has commene
ed operations again, and has issued a
proclamation summon>ng his ragamuffina
together. Perhaps he and the valian,
editors Of the Dubuque Herald, are
about starting on a mission of m Grey IL
Vallandigham who lis watching and
peeping over the border, but we hardly
think that John will try to travelthrough
Ohio. He isn't particularly in love
with the boarding establishments Of that
State. Below we give his address.
HEApouARrrns Mcn7a ANS CAvA1RY. },
DECATUR, Ga, Jan. ], 1865
Soldiers, am once more among YOU,
after long and painful imprisonment.
| am anxious TO be again in the field.
I, therefore, call on all soldiers of nv
command TO assemble at once at the rem
dNzvous which has been established at
this place.
Your country needs You service the
field Of operation is wide, and the future
glorious, il we only deserve it.
Rem ember how many Of your brave
comrades are still pining in the felon's
cell. They call loudly on you for help
They expect it Of you. Will you dlsap-
point them.
Come at once, and come oheerfullv
for want no man in my command who
has TO be sent TO his duty by provost
Marshal
The work before us will be arduous.
and will require brave hearts and viii,
ing hands. Let no man falter or delay,
for no time is TO be lost.
Every one must bring his horse who
can Those who cannot will have them
furnished. aa..e e
john MORGAN,
Brigadier General P. A. G. s.
Official: R. Aston, Lieutenant Col
onel and A. A. A. G..
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Two Hundred Thousand More.
Eg- Old Abe. with his cbarac,eris

good Lumor, has politely Invited tw
hundred thousand pors mer 10 take a
summer jaunt down into Dixie. which
is equivalent To new call in addition to
tbs 100000 now being raised. Now
when the Confederacy is on the verge OF
dissolution with no influence at home or
credit abroad when their armies are
scattered and demoralized when star
vation threatens tie Jacobin hordes of
Richmond aud Mobile when conscrip-
lion is compelled to stop for want Of vic,
Tins; when anarchy, ruin and desola
tion reign supreme when even their
leaders begin to acknowledge that all is
lost. and are talking OF abandoning, all
regular system of military operations
and adopting guerrilla mode Of war
fare when supplies are failing, men de-
serling and citizens growing clamorous
for peace. is the time for US at The loyal
North TO raise oar armies, recruit our
veteran regiments and press forward un-
til the last vestige OF treason is blotted
out from the land so effectually that an
other rebellion will never occur. The
consumallon Of the hopes, The wishes
end the prayers Of patriotic thousands is
drawing nigh and the lives of our gal
liant defenders that have been Yielded
up as a sacrifice on many battle field
have not been spent in vain. AT this
lime Of all others, we need TO possess
those elements requisite to complete sue
cess in every undertaking, energy,
action and courage. The history Of our
past career should make Us wise and we
should draw instruction from the lessons |
we have received. The reverses exper.
fenced by our arms at Bulls run and
S,lls Bluff were productive OF some
good at least, for it cured US Of that feel. |
ing Of easy confidence and showed us that |
the monster which we sought to destroy
was OF giant proportions and that unan
unity OF counsel and strong determine
ton were the only things that would en-
sure us success. We need it in all mil |
itary departments. In our National and
State Legislatures and in every branch
or sphere of public or private life only
one object should be kept in view and
that is the speedy overthrow Of the re.
belion. Cur srmies in the field should |
now be reinforced and every prepare
lion made for quick, decisive glorious
campaign in the spring. The govern
m,nt still continues the large bounties
and is using every means to fill up It's
armies without Iesorling to draft
Scores OF veteran soldiers are again re-
eplisting who are determined to see tie
end of the rebellion those gallant fel.
lows are coming home to recruit their
influence will be exerted upon their
friends and as a natural consequence, we
believe that 100000 men in addition to
all calls can be raised easier now than
two years ago. Let us fill up the ranks
and crowd on our armies, and ere anolh-
sr National Anniversary dawns upon
our land the 9TH Of July can be cslebra-
ted By people who are freed forever
from slay eholders rule.
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BEWARE OF IMPOSITION Some IN.
principled parties have put up large
amount OF worthless stuff called Salera.
ius, and scattered il all over the Western
States, much to the detriment of D. B
De Land ~ Co.'S excellent Saierstus,
called =" B. B. De Land a. Co.'s House.
wives Favorite," while d. B. he Land
d Co.'S Housewives Favorite or Chem
zeal Saleratus is put up in bright red
papers. Beware Of imposition.
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Administrators Notice.

Pease. late Of Buchanan county, Iowa, oe.
ceased, are hereby notified that Charles G.
Woodruff was on the 10th day of February.
A. d +, 1854 appointed by the County Court
OF said comfy. administration Of the goods.
chattels and estate of Eli Pease, late Of said
county. deceased ; and all persons indebted to
said estate are ppauirsd to settle the same with
the undersigned. and all persons having
claims against said estate are required 70 pre-.
sent aud file the came according TO law. =
CHARLES G.. WOODRUFF.
Ds.ed Pei. l0th. A D., 1894. 47v<
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Valuable FOR THE SoLpIER.- Broun's

VALUABLE FOR THE SoLpIERs--Broun 8
bronchial Troches will be found nvalua-
BILE to the Soldier in camp, exposed to
sudden changes, Attending prompt re-.
lief in cases Of coughs, colds, etc. For
Officers and those who overta tax the
voice, they are useful in relieving lrrita-
tod Threats, and will render articulation
easy, is there are limitations. Be sure to
OBTAIN .hs genuine
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TO ADVERTISERS.

THIS PAPER HAS NEARLY DOU.
BILE THE CIRCULATION IN BY.
CHtNAN COUNTY, OF ANY OTKEER
PAPER. ANDI THEREFORE, MUCH
THE MOST VALUABLE MEDIUM
FOR ADVERTISERS TO MAKE
KNOWN THEIR BUSINESS To THE
PEOPLE OF THIS COUNTY