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The independent. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Kan.) 1860-1874, 1863-10-24

One week from next Tuesday the
election comes of in this State. We
have no fear of copperheadism here,
If there are any of this class in the
State. they feel the necessity of keep
ing quiet. Were they to do here as
they did in Ohio. Indiana, Illinois and
Iowa. they would test the virtues of
Punishment or hemp very soon. We
have no use for traitors here; and We
don't intend to have.
But there is another danger which
We must guard against. Demagogues
will seize upon the loyal feeling of the
masses in our State, and with zeal
more of6cious than any others. will en-
deavor to jump on top the highest wave
and ride into Office. Watch such men
every where. Our country is overrun
with class Of men who seek living
only through of6ce-men who have no
profession or business, or only one in
name. and who expect to make their
living off Of the fat Offices in the gift
Of the people. This class Of men are
before the public every year. or every
two years, asking patronage. They
seek to know what will become popular,
Aud endeavor to get as,ride the fastest
hobby and run the race.
We shall be glad when the people
cast aside all political quacl.. all pro.
fessiHHal 1iies seekers, and lake nm the
"asihngtons from the quiet walks Of
life; the men of probity and worth who
are not seeking Office. Then may We
hape to see virtue and honesty once
more in the administration of affairs.
We trust that as Ear as possible the
people will select good men for Office
this fall; and especially hereafter, that
they will look 10 this matter in time,
and leave the politicians out in the cold
Let the people throughout the State
begin to operate now for the future.
Not to select men yet. but to tx prin-
eipte Of action. As q rule, the men
most forward TO ask for Office .and espe-
cially those who intrigue for promotion,
are tie most unworthy of all. 1t is no,
your Buchanans, who rise t. eminence
by trickery. that will do to depend upon
nor your JEFF. Dsvises. Bob. Tombs,
Bill Yanceys and Jack Floyds. vino rise
by demagoguery. that will do TO trus,
with the affairs of the nation. See the
ruin they have wrought. And our
country is full of just such demagogues
men who would turn hell loose and
sell the land to the devil for place and
power. You car easily know them.
They are always in the way: always
looking ont for self; always after Office.
The more Of such men there are In
the land. the worse it is for all concern.
ed. The sooner the whole God -forsaken
brood. from JEFF. Davis down to the
lowest Of the tribe, are cast aside forev-
er, the better it will be for our country.
righteousness exalteth a nation;" bu,
demagoguery will destroy even as good
. government 10 ours.
Citizens Of Kansas, look well to this
matter.
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Affairs on the Border.

The cold weather of autumn, and the
falling Of the leaves. SO that the guer-
rillas cannot conceal themselves in the
brush, appear TO be having their natural
effect upon the border. We hear OF
fewer depredations. Indeed, the last
achievement Of note appears to have
been the surprise Of Major General
and the destruction Of his body-guard.
band and staff. But this was the result
OF reckless carelessness on the par, OF
the General, rather than any shrewd-
ness on the par. Of the bushwhackers:
and the latter are said 10 have gone to
Texas after this feat. Ewing. Brown
and Weer seem to have cleaned the
rebels under Shelby out Of south west
ern Missouri with such decisive results
as warrant the hope that they will have
eSsiSg HssiR d''1Ssa dfo1ce again.
We are bound to believe that much
OF the trouble along the border, has
grown out OF an organized system Of
theft and robbery. We have ourself
heard men boast Of how they stole things
In Missouri. Their depreda,ions were
made subject for Jest and laughter.
This thing has been carried on 10 an
enormous extent; and it is no wonder
men have become exasperated. We
doubt not much of this stealing has
been dose in the name Of liberty. but
1t has none Of i. been done for the ben.
sM OF freedom. 1t has been simply
stealing for the love of theft, or for per-
sonal ends. 1t has been done BY per-
sons claiming TO be both Union and
secesh;but under whatever plea or color,
1t has always been bare faced stealing,
and not one cent Of the product. has gone
INTO the national treasury. 1. has all
found its way into tie pockets Of Me
there's. And that is exactly why the
stealing is done. II all the proceeds
went TO support tile Government, there
would be an end Of the purloinings and
robberies a. once.
This state Of affairs has Justly arous-
ed the Indignation of the citizens Of
Missouri who hold property. They are
indignant. They have taken and mean
to con,ince to take measures to get the
country rid of The ;;.'..ieves. They ough,
10 do it. And SO ought eve.y honest
community. In their efforts TO "cleas !
out" the thieves. they may do injustice
and wrong TO good men. though We
think these cases will be rare; for man
who is honest in trutA, seldom is sus.
pected Of crime. But if such cases do
sometimes occur. they are the fruits Of |
the evil which bad men have brought
upon the country.
We believe the wealth men accumu-
late by thus defrauding their neic chbors
or the government. will prove curse.
God reigns.and His ruling is Just. The
men who fatten BY spoils wrongfully
obtained. ought to lose all their i'll gotten
gains; and we hope they will.
We honestly believe that if all steal
ing on the border, both in Missouri and
Kansas. could be stopped. that there
would be no serious impediment to
peace and harmony being established
between the two States, and among the
people thereof. both as TO tbemselye,
and 10 each other. But until this is
done. we can hardly hope for quie, and
good order.
Before We can have a permanent
,eace in the land we must clean out I
Slavery and the rebel leaders,; 90, like.il
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Puimeaary CensUWpsssA 4, ,Cura BE
Disease
4 CARD
Tv CONSERVATIVES.


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Williamsburg. Kings County,
ieo I'm sio New York. 81
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A GENTLEMAN, cured Of Nervous Debility.
lmpotency. Premature Decay and Youthful Ef.
ror, sctaated by desire To beneii, othsrs will he
happy tofurnish to al who need il Gree of charge,
the recipe and directions tor making lhe simple
kennedy used "a his case. 1hose wishing To prof,
by his experience possess Vslunbl. Rem.
edy-~ill receive the same, by re turn mail, (care
fully sealed,) BY addressing
JOHN B. OGDEN.
l63-3m Nod Nassau Street, New York.
The independent. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Kan.) 1860-1874, 1863-10-24

Until further notice Trains run ~ follows;
Express Train Leaves Weston at 1915, A. M
Atchison at 80 ss
-. Arrives st stsJos.nh 2,lS -.
"''a A,chisonar 4 100 q
Arrives ~ Wss,on 1900
Accommodation leaves Weston at 3A5. p. N.
arrives at ST Joseph at 9, S0,P. Nj -
! Returning leaves 81: Joseph at IL NJ, arrives
at Weston Mt 2.i5. p. NJ.
Cohhects with Trains on Hannibal 1 ST. ia.
ssph ka'iro.d, and with Stage Oh n fot eli pla.
ces y 'h's Stale, and west and south Of us. :
The road is in good :urninc order. and n..sa,-
gers should secc. this route.
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General Orders 10. s.


-.s 80, ToRkkA, October ID, 1853
In precincts where Militia Companies were a.
ga1i7ed piios 10 tho commencement Of the prep-
ent year, bu; have tailed u comply with ,be Isv
in matters OF drill, reports SC. and new come
nies have been oIganized unde- General Ode,
Nc. from these Headquarters. absorbing Iarrs
proportion Of the men enroll. d under ihs origin
al organizati n, the lat orgsniza,On will BE- re-
oyniEed and sustained. Members Of nh en-
panes ere enlcine,i to faithfully obey oil Isvfsi
orders OF their officsFs last chosen and connie.
ioned.
BY order Of the Commander in-Chief.
CUlLFORD Dudley, Adj. Cea1
The independent. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Kan.) 1860-1874, 1863-10-24

In saGiuon 10 the above, the is. in sone Of ID
Sehoot Dis'reie, Delinquent School Tax o(
last year charged
on sh FARES unpaid on the 9Th day Of Jsa-
usry, 1905 penalty Of To- per cent will bs eharR.
cd and collected as other faxe..
Given under my hand and seal. stny
SEAL oftce in the village Of Oskalouss ,,hs
"a day Of October. 1858.
I'll yln 81 s.a Isis COOPER,
Treasurer Jefferson County.
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wise, before We can have quiet on the
border an end must be put t6 stealing
and the thieves must be cleaned out.
Remove the cause in both cases. aud
the effects will cease to follow.
The independent. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Kan.) 1860-1874, 1863-10-24

THE TICKET.
OiV Jssfics.
RoBKaf CRozIER.
County Ticket.
C,mmiss;ones,
w. C. BALL.
ALLEN GRISSrN,
4. ]. KLxIxHAHn
zssasNrsy,
8. s. CoofEa.
%. Csrk,
TERaY CRlrcHsrxLD.
SSsr1,
HoRAcE GIsss.
Regisssr Of Desds,
]. W. ROGERs.
Assessor,
CEo. L. OSBORNE.
Surveyor.
J. N. HALL.
N. CoLBY.
Coroner,
GEo. GoLDHlsox.
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Notice to Tax-Pavers

THE Tax Duplicase for the wear Iss, h,, IL
Il day Dec. delivered TO the undersigned lor -
llecii,n Of taxes. / will attend at IN. uspal
pace OF holding elections in each Township, Soe
the PurPcsc Of receiving such Taxes, on ths fol-
lowing days:
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The following is the amount Of Tax ehsrrsdF
on each 500 Vsiua' ion, tor the purposa ub.ss.
in named
State Tax 50 cents. Coun,v az 70 cana,
State School Tax 10 cenfs. Osk kalousa T'p raX le~
Sautreli : alis TPi0" Kenfucky - 5o~
RocS Creek ~le. Ssrcoxie "" 10
School District No 50 cents ON 800 Valus t;o,
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Stock Notice.

The undersigned has ia his possession
a twoor three year old marc. Any one
having lost the animal. can have her by
giving proper decrip,ion and proof, and
paying all charges. 'n'as
N. w. TAYLOR. Sheriff.
Oskaloosa. Kan. Oct. tst, 1868.
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Sunday Schooi and Bible Class ai 2jP.n.
fr'ashing or General Prayer Meeting att Pm
ana on Thursday evenings Of each week.
O.uIen' and Strangers are respectfully invited
Ciass Meeting sitter the morning preaching
enings Of each week.
.fa Fap' d. DIcKISsos, Pastor.
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conIERliiL and FINANCIAL Article,

embracing the latest and meet reliable inlorma-
tion ia regard to the money nakes, ,rsts. esot
meTce. sDd business generally. La this dspor,.
neat TIE Independent has secured vsIs.bis
reputation for fairness, bodness, and fos diseuuo
ing ali secuiar topics from the highest NM
stand point ,f-....
= An cnlieeiy reliable and every way esset
DRY GOODS REPORT,
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Special :, Notices.
r ELIGIOUS.

y" Z. .CneecH.-IHKRE will be Rsiis ious Ser
lv'ccs;a Tie N Z Chsrch 10 O. kaloosa on SUNDAYS
follows: f..
Preaching a::Ioh o'clock A. ", by the fol
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One Sermon Every Teek,
sa-.--.-. . b.
REV. HENRY WARD BEECHEn.

be iolfoWI0g eminent WFiseFS ore sPssiaI CO.
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TERxs = 50 per annum, paid in sdv-ncs-
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JOSEPH ii sRiCHARDS, Publisher,
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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-01-08

Everybody not stone blind knows that
there is fixed determination on the part
Of the leaders OF the Democratic party to
break down the Administration aud il pos
sible thwart it in its efforts to crush the
rebellion. The late charge Of Recorder
Hoffman is part of the plan, which, If
successfully inaugurated in this city, is
to be universally adopted throughout the
North. The Democratic party is not yet
ready to assume position OF forcible OF
armed opposition to the Federal Govern
ment { though it is surely drifting that
way,) but being bent on destroying the
present constitutional authorities, that
party is endeavoring by its partisan judg-
ss, by its traitorous orators, by its lying
presses, to make the National Admins,
tration odious with the people, and thus
influence them to withhold men and mon
ey fer the prosecution Of the war fer the
Union. Is the disloyalty Of the Demo
cratic party questioned? That party has
learned from the ballot-box during the
past ten years that the Anti-Slavery SEN
timent Of the Free States is growing much
faster than the Democratic Pro-Slavery
sentiment OF those States, and that with
out the votes of their slave-breeding, wo-
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-01-08

men whipping, baby selling bemocratId
compeers in the. pow rebellious States
they, thes Northern Democrats. can nev.
er again hope to get control Of the Nation
al Government. Hence their attempts I'd
destroy the present Administration by
howlings about - illegal krrests.' .s.vio-
lation of personal rights the "sacred-
ness of the citizens" and so on, nd nau-
scum The Democratic leaders, who
drive the North as their Southern coll
leagues drive their slaves. knowing that
our people are jealous of their rights,
think and intend by these howlings TO
arouse Indignation against the Govern
nent, and thus destroy its power, and
compel it to end the war on such terms
as will suit the Democratic Rebels of the
Soutb--when these Northern leaders of
the once more united national Democra-
cy hope to reinstate themselves in Union
offices, and again bow the Nation down
to that political god of modern Democra-
cy. negro Slavery. This is the programme,
and Recorder Hoffman and all other par.
tisan judges like him and Judge DAILY, are
but doing the dirty work of Secession in
making grand jury charges and dinner
speeches that serve to render the Gov
ernment unpopular.-fN. Y. Tribune.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-01-08

10 the aisles and rrilsry. during The
whole performance, which was protract-
ed. for one and half hours. and thought
they were well paid by the entertainment.
Very much praise is due to the unre-
mittingil labor Of the few prominent Sum
day School men, who have gotten up and
so well sustained these Concerts. (
OF the last exhibition held on Tuesday
evening We have to say 1t was one Of the
best. Many Of the songs we're new to
us, and sung in almost an nnexceptiona.
bic manner. We would mention particu.
larly the echo Song" and "Happy
Home" sung by class of little girls from
the Banner Mission School, and a most
beautiful piece entitled "A light in the
window for thee" sung by the Union
class. The Solo. as sung by little girl,
was most beautiful.
Among the pieces spoken was one by
three boys, called, We believe, 'eThe art
Of Lying, or Bargains. which was most
capitol affair, containing hints aud hits
for many present who would do we'll to
''take note On it," .Bingen on the
Rhine was SO well spoken bv small
boy Of about six years of age, that, con-
trary to the rules Of the association, il was
encored.
The Christmas dialogue, the opening
and closing addresses also by the chill
dren, were all veil spoken. Besides these
there were two ten minute speeches by
the Rev. Mr.. Brown snl tie Rev. Mr..
Mines, of this city, in h3,k OF which the
speakers earnestly commended the Sun
day School cause to the attention Of
We are proud to say that our city is
pre-emlnent in the State for her Sunday
Schools, and we would that other places
could be provoked to like good works.
Next Spring it is intended to hold
County Sunday School Convention in
this city, and We hope all the friends of
this great and phianthropic enterprise,
which has flourished SO we'll throughout
our country, notwithstanding the war,
will be present.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-01-08
United States Licenses.


Public notice IL hereby given. that the annual col
iection Hist and EXCISE Taxes for the County Of Lee
IN The hrsteoiiecon district, yssr mepciut
september LIST, 1862 has been returned BY lie U q
AssessoF.
Payment b hereby demanded forthwith Of persens
named therein OF the amount against their
respectively by the United Etaiea Collector Of Interna
Aevenre, u the rrst district Iowa hi- fee in tie
COURT HOuskA PORT MApIsoS. ssfpav .sneut,
must be N AIDE before the Sab day OF .eeAber mex
and All persons WIN shall neseet pay the Icsn sss
ana other Ish-s. s.r~'sed against them within tn.
time SPECIFIED sbsn ''- liable pay TEN per cent adj
oltiousl upon the amount sreof.
NO collection VII be made elsewhere than at the
once % ne coli~aor, without the additional TEN pr
eshtaGi being made a. the law provides
20 other currency than TREASURY NOTES will
b. received.
section ~ isets4 IAr says, That n any person OF
exercise or eafry any trade or tusi.
ness ior sLIeh license Ii required By this net with
out taking eut such license, he, she hey shall toi
every such offence, respectively, forfeit . penslt
egusl 70 three times the smoan of The duty or sum OF
money Imposed for such licenses.
&c. WALKER,
Collector First District
Port Madison, IowA, NOV 16ih, IsG2.-d;fw1
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Bay The Union Ladies extend an invi
.ation to the Medical Staff in our Hospi-
tails, and the Medical students at the Col.
lege TO attend their Social this Thursday J
evening, at Odd Fellows Hall, corner o.
7th aud Main.
Doors open at half past 6, entertain.
ment commencing at 7. Admission 10
cents; NO EXTRAS.
The Ladies who are engaged heart and
hand in supplying the destitute families
OF soldiers, would feel encouraged if the
clergy oil the, town would attend.
We feel that we need not apologize To
the citizens Of Keokuk for the oft repeat
ed calls upon their patronage, when they
understand that we are weekly relieving
the wants of more than forty destitute
families.
Soldiers and citizens, fill the Hall.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-01-08

The Cincinnati Gazette, in answer to
tho pathetic appeals of the Democratic
Press, replies in the following rather per-
sonal style:
What prevents peace but the Demo
cratic rebellion Let the Democratic par
y lay down It's arms, and submit to the
Constitution as it ever has been, and
peace viii be restored.
We use this qualifying term for the re-
bellion by authority. The whole govern
ing class Of the Democratic party is in the
rebellion. OF those who could, by the
utmost latitude vt language, be called
Democratic leaders in Congress who is
not In the rebellion Douglas from the
Senate, and he was solitary and alone, an
outcast from the party. and by il contempt
uously turned out Of the Guardianship
of the Committee on Territories. From
the House there are more left, who, when
the Southern members were present, we're
| recognized as approaching equality to
them. There are some OF their instru-
ments, who are their instruments still,
Hbh hfC thii AESoS AiGCu Wy tAS tcDels uS
doil their work. And of the Buchanan
Administration, who is there that was
no. leading conspirator of the rebel
lun2
Nothing prevents peace but the Demo-
cratic rebellion against the Constitution
as it is, and the laws enacted by them
selves. There were no rights lost or i'm
perlled. and no grievances to be redress
ed. The rebels could never agree 10 stat
ing any cause. The wrongs they have
attempted to allege are contradicted among
themselves and they insist on rejecting
the grievances which the over-wiliing
testimony of their Democratic allies in
the North would trump up for them
Their only complaint is the Constitution,
the Government administered in the spirit
of its founders, and the laws which sue
cessive Democratic governments have en-
acted and executed. The submission of
the Democratic party to the Constitution
and laws will restore peace and the Union
at once. There is no other way that will
not bring anarchy and continually i'm
pending war Let the Enquirer cry aloud
to its Southern party leaders for peace,
and spare not, for it has on its shoulders
a fearful responsibility for melting its
Southern allies to war, and for encourag-
ing them to hold out.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-01-08

NOCTURNAL DIABoLIsM. - We learn
that some graceless scamps in town have
a habit occasionally of taking off shutters
and signs, raising the iron coverings Of
holes III the side walks so as 20 make
dangerous pitfalls, obstructing the walks
with boxes, benches, dc, besides o,hpr
acts of silly or malicious mischief Oar
police won't be long in fndius out names,
if repeated few more times.
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T The attention of travellers a

CT The attention of travellers and
business men is directed to the advertise
ment of the Pennsylvania Railroad Com
pany, of which Enoch Lewis, Esq, il
the enterprising Superintendent. 1t will
be seen that this road is under first rate
management and in excellent condition.
1t has a complete set of connections with
lines Of travel to all parts of the country,
while it is tie direct route and great nat
ural thoroughfare between eastern cities
and the Great West
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The COnfesstons and Experience o
PoOr Young MAN.

genuenAn having lien cured u the results o.
saiy error ana DISEASE will trem motives OF benevo
ienss sena 10 those who reauess h. copy 1.-THE abov,
AsfesliLg har'atiss, Published BY himself Ills lit
NC BOOK designed asa warning and esutiob 10 youns
men ana Hose who suffer from Nrxvous DEnlLny
Loss ov AnAoEr, PREMATURE DECAY, kc., &C., sup
plying atihe same time the Of seifcure. Single
copies wiii be sent under seal in plain snv eope
without ehargeto Any one who rsquestit BY address
sing The author,
CHAs. A. LAMBERT, Esq,
afct-dsm Greenk o.lk. Long leland, New York,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-01-08

Hume AND UNHusa Clothes lines In
various parts of town have lately been re-
lieved of their burden by persons who
can't bear to see anything hang. Little
peccadilloes some times grow amazingly,
and these lines occasionally take revenge
by hanging up clothes with something in
EN-
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-01-08
sunday school Concert ana Exhi,
billion.

II is seldom we have the opportunity
OF spending an evening more pleasantly
than by attending the Quarterly Concerts
of the. Sunday School Union Of this city.
These have been held regularly in the
Chatham Square Methodist Church, for
about two and half years, and it is most
gratifying TO witness the interest which
is taken in them. They have always had
full houses, and last Tuesday evening the
Church was crowded and many stood up