The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1864-03-08
From the 9Th Iowa.
In CAMP AT huntsville, ALABAMA
FEBRUARY ODD, 1864. {

From the Ith Iowa.
! In CAMP AT HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA
FEBRUARY ODD, 1864. (
DEAR GUARpIAr:-Boomin cannon
are heard in the distance, which brings
to our minds, the birth OF great man,
an occasion which causes the hearts of
all Americans to rejoice, and swell with
pride, and gratitude TO God, for such an
estimable blessing. in the gift of one
whom we with pleasure, style TIE Fa-
Their Of his Country ; and while we, as
Americans, have always, (and will for
all coming time, refer to Oar Wash.
ington Of the Revolution. with emotion
Of pleasurabe RENE mberances Of heroic
deeds, Of indonini'able perseverance,, Of
self denial, and forbearance, Of christian
graces, and practical piety, and an ex-
ample always worthy Of mulation-with
the same deg,ee of pleasure we now re-
gard Or lincoln as president of the
United Staes,' in these Re6ellious
Times. for che inferior, to Washington,
could not have surmounted the obstacles,
presented, ard triumphed over them as
the president has done, thus far, in res
cung the country from the 'hellsh
Vaccinations Of treason, and the fac
tons Of the North, who have added not
little TO embarrass, and thwart his pur.
poses-and might make honorable
mention Of Secretary Chase, Gen. Grant,
&C., who are also high, on the role Of
honor and dear to the hearts of the
American people-oh ! may the God of
Battles still be with them, in all these
deliberations, and guide us TO peace
full solution of all our troubles.
Yesterday was most beautiful day.
Everything seemed to conspire to make
it lovely, and interesting; nv soul long
ed for place in the cots of the Lord,
and went forth inquest of His Holy
Temple and entered its sacred threshold,
and felt like " taking off my shoes. for it
seemed like Holy grounds, with the
curiosity, characteristic of soldier, |
glanced around, TO see what the con
Igregation was composed Of II was
made up mainly of Blue jackets, u. S.
soldiers, excepting one slip of pews,
which was occupied by ladies, and
few gentlemen a remnant Of it--mem-
bership, suppose, before the rebellion,
No doubt most Of its male members are,
or have been, in the rebel service, some
gone North perhaps, as refugees, to es.
cape the (iron rule of despotism) but
they seem to keep up the old organiza-
ton Ga Methodist Church with quite
good spirit manifested. The minister,
a fine looking man, about forty years of
age, arose and gave out the Hymn
which was lead, by Lady, whose
knowledge of vocal music, we judge TO
be no way limited, and sang with one Of
the sweetest voices, imaginable, the 9TH
ers joining. while here and there, could
be distinguished the voice Of soldier
mingling in the Holy strains.
Oh! what thoughts of home crowded
in upon me at that moment, of times
gone by, when we used TO meet around
the domestic circle, with fond parents.
brothers and sisters and with the great
congregation TO worship God, when we
were wont TO tell our hopes and our
fears, how we delighted in sympathy
with one another, to talk Of Heaven Of
loved ones therein of our prospects Of
meeting them in that happy cline, no
more 10 60 out no more to die but TO
pluck from the tree Of Life ambrosial
fruit" ard eat and live forever After
singing, prayer was made by the pastor,
which seemed TO reach the very throne
itself, and bring God. once more on
earth TO well with men ! another hymn
WAS sung. AS before, it was that
good old hymn Am l a Soldier of
the Cross then the text was given,
Romans 18th chap. 11lh verse. from
which quite an interesting, and instruct
i've discourse, was made, and was listen
ed too. with profound attention, and
trust, with advantage, and benefit, TO all
present. After the singing of another
hymn. the benediction being pronounced
we separated for our different quarters
Oh that we would, rightly appreciate
our privileges, and render TO God our
hearts. for we, as Nation. will pros
per, only so far, and in accordance. with
the fultillment Of our mission on earth,
for this country hath a great, and Holy
work to do, and its Onward march. can
only be imv eded, when, and so far. AS
we become recrednt 10 our trasf and dis
regard, the authority. Of the Most
High."
"All creation calls forth devotion,
aud conspires TO lead man through ma
ture up to Natures God, every scene Of
domestic life, aud object of Gods outer
world. speak TO us in sacred poetry, from
tn grass beneath tie mowers scythe, !