The independent. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Kan.) 1860-1874, 1862-08-02
HEADQUARTERS DEPT OF KANsas,(
IN LII lS lSE9 u

Of Missouri. calling cut all loyal men
subject to do military duty, that great
number Of persons have come into the
State OF Kansas fer the purpose OF evad-
ing the military laws of that State. The
presumption is that all such persons are
either disloyal or vagrents; therefore
the military authorities are hereby di-
recied 10 notify them to leave the limits
of this Department. withou, delay. and
III case Of refusal to comply with such
notice. to arrest them as rebels and va
grants. using at all times proper dis
cre'ion. not to interfere with any per
son coming from that State upon legit-
innate business. By order Of Brig.
Gen. j. g. Blunt. sou
THos. MOONLIGHT.
Asst. Adj't Gen.,
Gen. Canby has arrested James II.
Holmes. Secretary of New Mexico, for
burlesquing Fort Union, in newspaper
editorial. He is closely couGned while
rebels are paroled. Perhaps there is
something wrong about the matter.
Ex-Governor Stewart, Of No., while
on his way from st. Joseph to Savan-
nah to address meeting. was halted
at place called Jimtown. six miles
from St. Jo., by couple Of villains,
who demanded his name, suffered him
to pass. then calling him did
aboli;ionist, shot at him. tie ball pass
ing through his lat and cutting Of a
lock Of hair. He escaped safely.
Curtis has captured and sent to St.
Louis SO Of Prices men. Price has
not taken Curtis yet. -.
Samuel F. Miller. Of Iowa, has been
appointed Associate Justice of the 5 U
preme Court of the U. S. He is spok-
en- Of as an able juris,. So
The wyandctt Vigilance Committee
movemen, resulted in holding the senior
BartIes in bonds Of $500 fo- his ap-
pearance at he November term Of the
District Court. on charge Of harbor-
ing thieves; and the members of the
committee in $1,000 10 keep tile peace
The loyal Irishmen Of ST. Louis a.
recent meeting denounced the rebel
ish in unmeasured terms, as men ut
lerly unworthy the name Of Irishmen
The NORTH TO BE IXvApED.-Recen,
orders have been issued by the rebel
government, for the arrest of all desert.
ers and The calling in Of all a5sen,ees
from the army. Officers are to rig;dly
perform these duties without fear.
favor or Affection" The last order
concludes lhus
Our capacity 10 improve the bril-
liant victories now favoring our arms
depends mainly upon Your exer,ious to
i'll the ranks OF our armies.
III you nre jealous and active ue
shall make our enemy taste tie bitterness
of por: II ycu are negligent We shall
continue TO witness lis ravages on our
own soil BY command Of The Secre-
tsry OF War. s. COOPER.
Adjuiant and Inspector Gen.
The rebel guorrillas took ESQ sick
Union troops prisoners. and ESQ stand
Of arms at Newburg. Ind. in their re-
cen. descent upon tha, place. A hos
oi,al hal been .."cated there. II is 90
miles below Evansville.
The rebels are very active about
Richmond. They are hurrying for
ward reinlorcemenis at a rapid ra,e,
and clam to have an immense army
there. which is doubtless true. Ii is
said the Union forces are active. and a
report is out that Gen. Halleck has or.
iered all the spades and picks to the
rear Of McClellan's army. and the guns
10 the front. Perhaps this is 80. and
Halleck has become convert 10 the
fighting policy.
Kentucky is in a miserable condition.
Bands Of guerrillas have overrun large
portion of the State, destroying g proper
~ Of all kinds. and belonging to all
parties and classes. Old traitor Mago!.
fin has called out the militia to suppress
domestic and drive out foreign foes.
It is stated tha. the guerrillas des.
troyed portion Of the track Of the
North Missouri railropd on Wednesday
1t is only n report. p
Gen. Blunt has Withdrawn Cap,ain
Dammons company from Donip han
County. and will leave the citizens TO
their own protection. He has taken
this action at the unanimous request Of
all the officers Of that county.
Gen. Butler has forwarded to Wash; ng,on the
three swords presented TO the IT, itor Twipps Tor
me-iIori 'us conducr n solder while feh,inu
for his e.sasry. They were obtained through a
negro
The latest news from Kentucky j. that 4 bat.
te was being tou ht between a small body of
rebels and Federal troops near Mt S,eriine.
nd that ,he rebels were between two fires and
likely In be cnt off. The telegraph lines gave
oit before the report of the fight was finished.
The Mormon train fem igrants for Salt Ak.
hns been sto?p d at For, L,r,mir By tho military