The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1864-02-09

as erect. happy and jovial as most Of the
young men in his company ; though l
think he has failed some since the spell
OF sickness he had at Bridgeport.
Lieutenant Peck 10 in good health and
spirits, and drawer and better officer is
dot in the service. Some say his name
is Peck, but he is a Bushel in fight,
and l believe it. He gees home too for
the first time since his enlistment. May
they all find their families in The enjoy.
ment of health, happiness and prosperi-
|ty. And here again am l reminded of
our dear departed officers and compan.
ions in arms. | may be doing wrong to
touch cord which only vibra,es in
tones Of sadness and detection, of bu.
ried love-" Of hopes crushed" Of
"pros 1ects blighted." but is it not both
pleasant and profitable to contemplate
the deeds OF the brave, the good, the
virtuous dead? Then l trust that the
friends OF our much esteemed but la
mented late Lieutenanis Jordan, and
Lewis, together with those brave boys,
"a list too lengthy to insert in this let
Ter, who fell at Iuka, Jackson. Cham
pion Hill. Vicksburg. and Mission
Ridge, will not take it amiss, but trust
they will bear with me :" in my folly"
for / could not but rejoice at their ca.
reer while alive. and though now dead
| cannot cease TO speak of them in tones
Of affectionate regard. though am aware
that more lasting monument is erected
and their deeds inscribed in letters Of
gold upon the hearts ola loving and
grateful people.
AT present, Mr.. Editor, you are aware
that war news is very barren of interest,
but this lull in military matters is only
sort of preliminary step. or arrange
ments going on quietly to facilitate the
movements in the Spring campaign,
that will strike still heavier blow 10 the
life of this rebellion, and a thrust that
will bring every traitor to his knees. and
make him at last sue for pardon in &C.
cordance with the Presidents Procla.
nation. We have noticed quite a mum
Der, some very respectable, aged men
making their way 10 Head Quarters in
order to take the prescribed oath.
have but limited chance 10 see
what is going on. That, together with
my deafness. causes me to loose much
useful information.
AS one Of the men referred TO above
was returning home after taking the
oath, l asked him If he felt better now
his answer was ooh, much better :;
indeed sir, feel like a new map."-
This made me rejoice and say God bless
you. may you prove faithful. and though
but one man, you can do much in as
sisting Mr.. Lincoln in saving our coun
try from the foul hand of treason, and
restoring her to her wonted peace and
tranquility.
That one man, and he was quite in
telligent. NAV be the means OF doing AS
much good as whole army OF soldiers.
Oh. thank God. the work goes on.
With the above good sign deserters
are coming in almost daily, renouncing
their unholy warfare agains, their dear
old Government. and resolving and
swearing before God, to fight against
her no more forever. Many are joining
our ranks and fighting side by side with
our brave boys in crushing on, the life
Of this rebellion--ihe cause OF so much
trouble. anguish. pain and death. Sure
ly these are good signs. Tokens which
make the hearts of all truly loyal re-
joice.
Now. wonder at this presen, stage OF
the crisis. what RUSSELL Of the London
Times. thinks Of the United States
proving vast burlesque on the func.
lions Of National existence He, like
JEFF, is doomed to disappointment
So with all the enemies Of my beloved
country. They will be held in ever,
lasting derision.''
We are enjoying some Of the finest
weather imaginable. Not cloud dar
kens the southern sky. All peace and
tranquility. The landscape is gay and
beautiful to behold mean the Pine
clad hills that are in my view looking
on, Of my shebang door. BY the way.
should tell you how happy and com
Portable we all are with shebsngs, partly
OF board. part canvass. with brick chin
MES and coy hunks 10 sleep 10. bnt some
miss their old bed fellows. their better
halves" But must stop this non.
sense. George. am surprised at you.
Yours as Ever.
GEO. B. SITTER.