The independent. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Kan.) 1860-1874, 1862-09-20
Kansas News.


ton on Friday Of last week. He sue
ceeded in accomplishing the object Of
his mission; and the arms for the new
recruits, and 100000 bounty money.
will b. sent Immediately. The gov
ernmen, is satisfied with Lanes prompt.
ness as recruiting officer, and with the
patriotism of the people of Kansas.
Conflicting reports are afioat con-
cerning the negro regiment. the prevail
ing one seems to be that the men will
not be armed or the officers commits
stoned. Neither Of these has yet be en-
done.
The State Convention.
We are indebted to M. r. Dutton,
Esq, for the following report OF the
permanent organization Of the State
Convention:
President, F. P. Baker. Of Nemeba
County; Vice Presidents, G. w. Gard,
ner, Of Leavenworih, A. W. Coleman,
of Coffey, X. w. Shipley. of Miami;
Secretaries, NJ. X. Dutton, Of Jefferson,
&. w. Z. Griffith. Of Franklin. d. B.
Emmert Of Bourbon.
p. Thomas Carney. Of Leaven'
worth was nominated at noon to-day.
Thursday. for Governor. by AZ tc
22 for Collamore and 8 for Phillips.
LArER.-Lieut. Governor, Thoma:
A. Osborn. Of Doniphan; Secretary o.
State. Geo. A. Craw lord, Of Bourbon
Treasurer, VIM. Spriggs. Of Anderson
Auditor. Asa Hargrove. Of Linn; S. P
instruction. Goodnow. of Riley; Atty
General, w. W. Guthrie, of Brown
Associate Justice Supreme Court. L. d
Bailey. Of Lyon; Member Of Congress
A, c. Wilder, Of Leavenworth.
Woodsou County. in this State. ha
furnished le9 men for the war. 1t i
said there are now l32 voters remain
ing in the county.
A large number of Delaware Indian
have enlisted with Capt. Chestnut. a
Wyando,t. One company of them g
as scouts; they furnish their own horse
and equipments.
1t was reported here yesterday o.
wha, we believe to be good authority
tha, the Secretary Of War has drec'e'
Gov. Robinson to commission officers Q
the new regiments. and that the muster
ing officer here has been ordered TO mus
ter his appointments Conserroi'ee.
The National In,elligencer says Maj
| 7. b. Eldridge. in Washington on ofi
cial business for Kansas. has left for ID
West. At his interview with Secretar
stanton, the latter informed him deiin
Ii,ely that no draft would be ordered j
that State. lie also stated that Ger
Lane had no authority TO enlist negroe:
and that il lie did SO they would nc
be accepted by the Government.
Judge Ewing has resigned his sea
: I6n the Supreme bench TO take the Co
onelcy Of the ll,h regiment.
John A. Halderman has been con-
missioned Major General Of Militia b
Gov. Robinson for the Northern Distri'
Of the Stale. He was formerly Majc
Of the Kansas First.
hey had horse race at Topeka III
other day. which ended in a muss. .muc
cursing and big drunk. by the
/. fruits ye shall know them"
The Conservative says the merchan
Of Leavenworth have bought 35. 900 II
. Of wool this season.
; Tue Register says the militia Of Il
Neosho Valley propose TO form reg
: ment by themselves.
There has been considerable Of
droulh in the southern portion OF Il
State. and in many localities the croI
will be short.
It's currently reported that the rebe
, are moving in force upon our southel
borders. Most Of the troops in kans
have been ordered to the neighborhoc
/. Of Fort Scott in anticipation Of ar i
vasion in that quarter.
D The 18th Regiment has been ordert
to Paola.
e Rev. Pardse Butler is spoken Of
: Chaplain Of the. 18th Regiment, whie
G is congreg gated at Atchison.
J. Tie Atchison Union has chang,
/; hands. A. p. Cochran retires aud
succeeded by Messrs. Leland. Jackst
e and Marion.
n The cost Of the census Of 1860 W;
: 81, 292, 2O6. of which is due in Il
II Southern States and unpaid S247. 90
The increase Of population in Il
United States from 1850 10 1860 W
8.225. aga. The pei cent. Of lncrea
was 1897 whi.e; 90. SO slave. and 12.:
free colOred.
There are 73O. 900 more males tn,