The independent. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Kan.) 1860-1874, 1862-12-06

naval affairs 10 inquire and report ih'
best mode Of placing vessels Of war OF
Lake Ontario. whenever an exiy.ncy
may arise. Alse to report the mos
reliable plan for establishing water com.
munication between the lakes and Other
waters.
1t is reported that steamer similar
to the Alabama had left Liverpool. and
that another would soon follow.
Ii is said that the guerrillas below
Helena are SO near starved out, that
they are willing 10 exchange Gotten for
supplies.
Gen. Joe. johnson has been appointed
10 the command Of the rebel Department
Of the West.in place of Gen. Pemberton.
A Sigh, shock Of an earthquake was
fel, at Cairo at half past 9 O'Clock on
the morning Of the 3Oth November.
Accounts are received OF an snthusi.
astic Union demonstration held in New
Orleans on the 18th ult. Resolutions
were adopted sustaining the adminis-
,ration. expressing desire fer the open
ing of the Mississippi, and endorsing
the rule OF Gen. Butler.
Several Of Gen. Banks regiments
have embarked for the South - their
exact destination is not made public.
Gen. Burnside had long consulta-
ton with the President, Gen. Halleck,
md the War and Navy Departments.
after which Cabinet meeting was i'm.
meda,ely called.
1t is rumored that the army Of ,hs
Potomac will go into winter quarters
in and around Washington. We hope
the report has no foundation in truth.
Flour is quoted at S S SO per hundred
lbs in Denver.
A riaed cannon weighing twenty
two tons, is being manufactured in Eng
land. which is intended to carry ball
weighing six hundred pounds.
Since the removal of Gen. Nc Clellau
the premium On gold has steadily de-
creased. II grand victory TO our
arms should soon be gained, We believe
the price of staples would soon dimin-
ish to nearly the former prices.
Gen. Marmaduke continued his flight
all the night following the fight Of the
28th ult. The rebel commander had
1000 men. but Gen. Blunt, with 5000
troops, whipped them. drove them from
the field. captured Go prisoners. killed
abou, 7s rebels. captured two pieces Of
artillery. End at last accounts held the
position from which he drove the ene-
my. and bra,ely says in his last dis
patch he intends holding H." Federal
loss was Eve killed -four MORALLY wound
I'd. and one prisoner. Hindman. Who
had crossed the Arkansas river with
I 2, 900 men TO reinforce Marmaduks, il !
reported 10 have since returned to
his hole"
Gen. Grants army was near the po-
si'ion he'd by the enemy beyond Holly
Springs. and severe engagement or
IA zoo. race" was soon expected.
On Sunday. the 3Oih ul,. Col. Lees
Cavalry-7th Kansas-had a skmmish
with the enemy beyond Holly Spings.
Later dispatches state that The rebels
evacuated Talleha,chee on the Is, inst,
and McArlhur's division Of Grants
army occupied the ensmy's pos. there
tina; night. Il was supposed the rebels
were in full retreat.
The Richmond Enquirer believes the
approaching battle between Lee and
Burnside will be decisive one-that il
Lee is victorious, "tho defense of WASH
ington would he gone. and that city
may be captured"
Gen. Banks was the recipient of
magnificent horse and equipments from
some friends in New York on the Sd
inst. lie was 10 have embarked that
lay in the steamer North Star.
A number Of transports sailed with
troops and provisions for Gen. Banks
exf edition from New York on the ed
inst.
The President has issued an order
that the Attorney General be charged
with the superintendent and direction
'f all proceedings. 10 be had under the
Conhsca'ion act Of July l7lh. $50 far
IS may concern the seizure. prosecution ,
md condemnation Of the estates. prop
'rtv and effects Of rebels and traitors.