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The independent. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Kan.) 1860-1874, 1863-08-29

1
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REGULAR DAILY PACKETS from Kansas CITY
| and Lea,enw or,h, connect with the Platte Coun
| y Railroad sof 81. Joseph, where close connec
ions are made with trains East, on the Ham;
bal aud St jos, ph Railroad
At Hannibal connections are made with Pack.
cts up aud down The Mississippi river. and with
all Eastern railroads.
Passengers Ia Sain, Louis. via. Hsnnibal, en-
JOY api'sssnt right rest. and sTrivs in ST. Louis
n-st ipo' ming IN season tor tusiness, and make
connections East by railroad.
STATE Rooms AND MEALS OK PACKETS, FREE.
Pass. nsers To the East By THE Iosse save from
flva 10 seven days over those going BY the Mis-
,oor river.
Stages from prominent points in Kansas con.
"eci with the Hannibal aud ST. Joseph RAiruad
Il LeayenwOrth, Atchis0n, Kansas City, and ST.
J.s.ph.
Daily Stage coneections made from points On
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THROUGH TICKETS u all points East.
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Land COMMISSIONER. Hanaiaal.
Shippers vi Freight BY iris hps save time and
Insurance. J. 7. X. HAYWARD,
General Sap't.
( p. e. GEoaT, Gen. Ticket Agent
w. =. kOsixsox. Gen. Freight Agent.
1865.
The independent. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Kan.) 1860-1874, 1863-08-29
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Y. ~ make rlose and ,e:iable connexions a
Cincinnati. wi,hoar "mnibss ride, with tho favor
re Roads u tn Wet agE ai sl Is
The Little MAN, l. COLUMBUS 4 Xen;a, aud
Cincinnati. HamiIict 3 Dayton Rsi;- Roads. fW
dayton and Columbus. With the CicveIsud
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has 4 Cincinnati, and F.rt Wayne / Chicsgo
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New York or hstSn.
psssengs n ty this routs have the advantage a.
wide and SPACIOUS ears. with greater libssslisy N
,asm both in seats and in aisles. thas can hs
found on any other Rsiirved in the West. and he
comfort afforded BY
The independent. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Kan.) 1860-1874, 1863-08-29
GREAT EASTERN ROUTE VIA
OHIO g. MISSISSIPPI
BROAD GU AGE
II A ILR @ A I'D

Mating the quickest time from St. Loui. C
WA Cincinnasi L0uss.-,. Nashville end Ill
Eastern Cities! New York. - hour..
listsbury,' ~ hours Boston, ~ hours.
Wheeling, 191f hours. PhiIndeiph 80 hosrs
Cleveland. ~ hours. Bsisinore. Sc hours.
RniEs.c. 364 hears. Washington, 37i hossa
louisville. III hours. Nashville, - hours.
From g. Louis 20 Cincinnati WITHOUT caASeE
o. CARS From Cineinnti 10 Cleveland, Pits
burg or Belair. without change Of csn
The independent. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Kan.) 1860-1874, 1863-08-29

= ANTHONY NJ. SOL BROADWAY, N. Y,
Is now publishing, IL nd6i,lon 10 other portraits,
IN celebrated collection known in Eorope and
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-05-20
NEW YORK HERALD WEDNESDAY MAY 20 lses-rRrpLE SHEET
sIrUAw-ovs yvAxrrp-rmuanEs.

SifCATION WANrED--BY kEsPECFABLB YOUNG
~ woman general hoo sawork small family; has
god e!ereEce Apply at M Wes 2th s between 7lh and
eth ayes, second NOcr
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-05-20

puRcHAssRs WANTING ensr class BlLLfA RI
\ rne's VII Shnrgs llg,y iaY'plei 'eal Cstsss,
ny yet nvrnict 'ri. fHt n WI taetf 4sisf H. nNnt
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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-05-20

AN sfxrH AvEyrE-I cAx Asp WILL. oIva
. cr cent nor- f.r la'e o sent. mems cssi on
this ls Tns Ila.n. al viii understand ~ calling on -,
Alife,s.ng }. W. AADBkaOfi. .lJSlath Avenue. 'f-F
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1863-02-20
More Rebukes from the Soldiers.

The most encouraging intelligence from
the seat of war in these days, is the rebukc
which the soldiers are administering TO the
traitors at home. We have already pub
lshed the action of the Indiana soldiers,
and now while the secesh legislature OF IL
hnois is concoeting schemes of treason, the
six Illinois regiments at Corinth, Miss, give
utterance TO their feelings by adopting the
following resolutions:
Resolted, That we hold in detesratioa,
and will eXecrate any man, who IN this
struggle for our national life, offers factious
opposition to either the Federal or State au-
thorities, in their efforts or measures for the
prosecution of the war for the suppression
of this Goddess rebellion.
Resolved, That we are opposed to all
propositions for cessation of hostilities. or
compromise, other than those propositions
which the Government has constantly Of
fered y" Return to loyalty, and to obedl'
ence to the laws, on the common level with
other States of the Union. under the Con-
stitution as our fathers made it"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1863-02-20
uonrlpLr SrrrrRINes OF UNioNisrs.

HoRRIBLE SuffERINes OF UNioNisTs'
Memphis letters of the llih state that
there is perfect reign Of terror IN North,
ern Alabama aud Mississippi. Guerrillas
and bloodhounds are on The track OF Union
men who fee 10 the woods TO avoid conscrip-
ton. A young girl earring food to her Ia
ther was torn to pieces by bloodhounds'
Not less than 1000 Union men have reached
Corinih. A regiment is forming there
which already numbers six full companies
A number of Unionists have been shot and
hung. and their houses bnrncd. Two wo'
men in Tu>eumbia county were torn to
pieces by boodhounds. Among the insi-
lives at Corinth are men eighty years OF age.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1863-02-20
Co. H, 18th Reg. V. V. NJ.

NORTHERN TRAITORS AT Their WORK.
There is man in Iowa named d. A. Ma
honey. He was arrested last year and
thrown into Fort Lafayette. He is no.
i" democrat" for who ever heard of a north
ern sympathizer with treason, who does not
honey, instead of being hung, as he deserved
10 be, was let out of prison with the rest of
the same crew last fall, and also like all of
his fellow prisoners, is hard at work, belch-
inc forth his treason, and in fact is more
rampant then ever. He is the publisher of
paper, and here is an extract from letter
of his, written from Pittsburg, 31st ult:
You may be prepared to hear that the
blood of revolution flows, at any moment,
for unless the people become entirely lost
to a sense of their rights as freemen, and
The dangers which threaten their liberties
| they will not much longer tolerate the usur-
pations of power which have been so com
mon at Washington and soalarming through.
out the country. / advise the people OF
Iowa TO prepare for the work. Action can
not delay much longer to conform to SEMI
ment. One rash act of the Administration
will light the fire OF civil war in the North
and from its past course, it is not very rasl
10 judge that it will commit that act. b
ye, in Iowa, therefore prepared for tn
worst. Those of you who may think m
an alarmist have but to study transpirin
events to arrive at my conclusions. Pre-
pare, and by preparation. | mean organic
yourselves in such manner as TO &C: whe
the time for your action will have come. a
it soon must unless reason and commo
sense shall resume their legitimate iufuenc
10 the councils of the Government"
5 Language could not be more explicit.
a is direct appeal to the readers of that p,
per TO organize for bloody revolution an
4 to rise in arms at the next rash act "
e the administration. Ii such incendiary al
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1863-02-20
A True Democrat in Illinois.

Hon. E. 2. Walton, writing TO his paper
at Montpelier from Washington, says that
Gen. John A. Logan, late Democratic mem
Der of Congress- but now in the army, has
written this to his people at home:
/" Tell them up North, for me, that we
can whip the rebels. We are going to do
1t, and when we are done, we are to return
home. When we get there we shall yet
be strong enough to summariy punish any
secession sympathizers, or peace preachers,
that ,ce may be able to find IN oar 'cay."
Up to the last session of this Congress,
Logan was ultra in his Democracy. clear
up to the pro-slavery point, and very violent
in his denunciations Of the Republicans
generally, and particularly of the present
Administration. But he has become better
acquainted with the rebels has met them
in many hard fight; and doubtless las
learned something of the real causes and
purposes Of the rebellion. These have
taught him the better way. He goes in
for his country. That is the road for true
Democrats to travel. Copperheads and
traitors in Illinois, will have hard lob or
hand if they have many men like Logan &c
meet. He is hard fighter.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1863-02-20
The CoppERHEAps.-The evidence

The CoPPERHEADs.-The evidence
multiples that the traitorous factionists,
who are boldly plotting against the Govern
ment in some Of the Western States, are
drawing upon themselves the stern indig-
nation and rebukes Of Democratic officers
and soldiers in the army. Treason finds
few sympathizers among our gallant sol
diers, and whenever they have an opportu-
nifty they do not hesitate 20 express The
liyeliest indignation at the efforts of North
ern secessionists 10 embarrass the Govern.
meni. Col. John T. Wilder, Democrat
commanding brigade in Gen. Reynolds
division Of Ro<ecrans' army, thus speaks in
private letter of petition adopted by
the Indiana soldiers in the army Of In,
Cumberland: s-ae
Myself, in connection with other Demo
Gratis in the army, concluded it was time I,
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1863-02-20

e8The Boston papers say that the ice
crop in that vicinity is likely to prove IA
eutire failure.
During a late discussion in the Indiana
Legislature, Senator Cobb admitted me
existence of secret order inside OF the
Democratic organization, but denied that
he was member.
The peace resolutions in the Illinois Les
islature were defeated in the Senate. lW
Democrats voted with the Republics
Cheering Union meetings are being b
in every county in the State, and the
action against the copperheads has alre'9
begun.
Resolutions were offered in the 0n'
House of Representatives on the lZ'
condemning the abolition policy oil y
Administration, which were promptly taol'
by a large majority.
] A Washington letter says it is estInaN'
that the average number of officers aO'
" ashington is five thousand, who are sD''
ing duty, yet who march up TO the
table every month with the fidelity
quartermasters mule to his daily PEGS
oats. A Senator hit them off cleyery
other day, by saying /" some one threw
rock al lame dog at Wizards the o.
night, and it knocked down two brisSO
generals, yet if was not a good nlsH'
generals"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1863-02-20

Let demagogues at home know our position
in these matters. We, therefore. drew up
this petition, which every soluier from lndi-
ana will indorse. and which is now being
done. j am having il read on parade be-
fore the Indiana regiments, and lake a vote
10y having all in favor of it step two PAGES
TO the front, and then have the reglmenia'
commander indorse the result on the bottom
of it. The whole matter was started by
me, Democrat. drafted by Major Jordan,
a Democrat, aud indersed by Col. Hatha-
way, and other influential Democrats"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1863-02-20

CO John Van Buren has given The reb-
els severe kick. Last fall he was lenienl
toward them, at later day he sent them
propositions for peace and reconstruction
These The rebels utterly refuse, and Prince
John takes it in high dudgeon, and at dem
ocratic meeting the other night he surprised
them all by going in for the war till the
rebels were put down. He didn't seem even
to have tenderness about slavery. The rest
of the old democratic snakes were perfectly
and of course are preparing
TO read him out of the democratic party.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1863-02-20
HOW the soldiers are Dcmoralized,

The work of demoralizing the soldiers
goes steadily on, and we are not aware OF
any action of The government to stop it.
The New York World and kindred sheets
being circulated gratis in the army for this
purpose, and secesh sympathizers are per-
mitted to visit the army and there retail 70
such individual soldiers who will listen to
him, the virus Of treason itself. Here is
what Col. Cummings of the 18th writes to
the Pheair last week:
The worst influence brought to bear on
our Vermont soldiers in the field is the APP
pearance among them of men. from their
own State, who speak disrespectfully of the
President (who is the chief
doubtfully and discouragingly of the result
cheerinsly and exulantly of the rebe
strength and prosPects-in short of men WHIT
utter sentiments of disloyal and treasona
HE character. Such influences impair the
efficiency of the service, breed disconten
among the men, and discouragements whicl
seriously effect their physical condition
Fortunately but few such have been here
and under the circumstances that are likel
TO arise it is not expected that there viii b
many repititions of such visits. II men Q
Vermont desire TO visit their brothers an
sons in lie field let them bring with then
words of loyalty and patriotism-word
that shall incite to vigorous, worthy deed
rather thar. words that depress and destroy
Hear A WAR DEMocRAT-Gen.S icl
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1863-02-20
From the Twelfth.
CAMP NEAR OccooUAN CREEK, VA, }
Feb. 18th, 1868.

FRIEND SWAIN Nothing OF impor-
lance has transpired in our Regiment since
my last letter. The Boys have got their
tents nicely stockaded all ready for another
move. ! believe this is considered rather
an unhealthy location. There are quite Q
large number on the sick list, four of our
company have had the measles, one or Two
still sick with them. One of our number
has lost his speech, Geo. G. Souther of
Westminster, and can only whisper. l
think there are nine off duty. -Four out of
company 60 out on picket every day, in
the direction Of Bull Run. The 18Th Reg
iment is encamped near us, so we are not
alone in the wilderness. This camp seems
lonely, very much unlike our pleasant home
at Fairfax; but soldiers must put up with
changes and unpleasant scenes, of course
" these things must needs be-" Perhaps
some would call this a romantic spot, and
we'll they might. The roads are very bad
now, since the Tdln' NC "ca'hCi 10
not very cold,-no snow, consequently the
juggling Of sleigh bells is out of the ques-
ton. All the bells we bear is now and then
Sc cesh COW bell. How long it will be our
lot to remain in this sequestered spot | am
unable to say. Probably it is best that we
should not know when or where we are GO
ing until the order comes to "pack up
Probably we shall remain as long as it is
quiet on the Rappahannock.
Oar Company seem well pleased with
our new officers. 1t will be remembered
that our Captain (Dimmck) drilled the
Bellows Falls Co., (G) 11th Regiment, last
summer; he possesses superior military
qualifications, is a very pleasant spoken man
and has gained the good will of the compa
/ ny. Our Lieutenants are nice men, ant
are well liked by the company.
A very pleasant affair came off in ou
; Regiment on the 2Sth nit. We were blessed
with the presence of the paymaster, and thu
reception of /" greenbacks TO the amour
of a little over two months pay 1t wa
a gala day for the "penniless soldier"
assure you, your humble Serrdnt was in higl
glee; it fairly revived my dropping spirit
for the time being.
1t seems that the Soldiers Aid Society i
Westminster, is doing the fair thing for th
Volunteers in the service. The ladies {
: Westminster are full of sympathy for thei
friends in the army. Their hearts are ope
: to every good work, and may God bles
them in their efforts to administer TO til
wants OF the absent ones. May success
i, crown their efforts, and they shall hav
their reward. Dear readers of the TINE!
, | will leave you for the present, hoping /
i be spared TO address you again soon.
Il Yours truly, L. c. D., Co. I.
Ill
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1863-02-20
woLr. RUIZ SHOALS, Feb. Is, '63.

Wolf. RUN SHOALS, Feb. Is, '63.
Mr.. EDITOR We are still here among
the wilds of Virginia. / see by the papers
that the western army are again TO make
strong push on Vicksburg, and it seems
that we are bound to fetch it this time.
We are doing picket duty at Union Mills
down TO Davis Ford, so we are not idle,
and have plenty to do for exercise. Our
company is much reduced in numbers by
sickness and details TO other quarters, and
we have TO give as many men when de-
tail is made, as a fall company. so that those
who are well catch it often. The other day
we crossed the river and destroyed couple
of forts on hill opposite which command
ed our position. We have dug rife pits
on our side Of the river. We also have q
battery and onr position is strong one.
We have had change of officers as you
are already aware. The new officers arr
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1863-02-20
From the Provost Guard Mt Alexandria,
The Schools for the Contrabands.
ALEXANDRIA, Feb. 10Th. 1868. }
HEADQUARTERS PRovosT GUARD,
Gen. CAsEY's DIVISION.


Gen. CAsEy's DIVISION.
Mr.. Editor Again address you con-
corning this portion of our country. Be-
fore proceeding to do so, allow me TO say a
few words in relation to some changes made
in the Guard, both officers and men. Our
Major is from the ! 9Th VT, the former Ma
jor having gone TO the "front.' Our I'd
Lieut. has also left US, so we have now for
commissioned officers, only Major and ! st
Lieut., viz: Maj. c. F. Spauldins, 10Th VT.
also from the same Regiment, 1st Lieut.. J.
C.. blanchard. ! wish also TO state for the
information of your readers that some Of
the maps are not correct as regards tae sit
uation of Fairfax c. II. On some of them
it is put down near Culpepper c. H.
Lloyd, however, does not; he locates it
near the Station, which is correct.
| Let me now say something respecting the
Negro School," Happening one evening
to he ordered ITO fall out to catch some
fellows who claimed TO be Provost Guards,
I was so unfortunate, or rather lucky enough,
to be one of two who stopped at the Shan
~ for an hour or more. While there, |
was somewhat surprised TO find that the
6 Schoolmaster was abroad in the shape
of a rather dark looking instructor. Feel
ing the want of light on the subject, they
had plate filled with grease which sup
Piled fuel for a small piece Of wick. After
getting seated around the table, the worthy
sclnolmaster began to teach one the alpha
bet Beginning with A, he proceeded per-
: haps as far as d, and returning to A, found
his pupil had no recollection of any such
character. This pupil appeared to me TO
be rather dull of understanding, for some Of
the others learned very readily.
4 Negroes around here are about scared 10
death if they hear of anything like cav
airy raid. They are very social people,
only some fifteen or twenty (no exaggera-
tony in one little hut, and have always
Deen treated Wen whenever Il nave gone ~
guard them, or come in contact with them.
4 Christmas is their particular time of iubi-
lee, and they have week or more Christ
, mas. During one of their Christmas dances,
where one of our Guard happened to be
during the time, negro woman fell down
lstars and broke her Ieck. g Only one
more niger gone, boys" said one of the
old negroes, go on; :" and the fiddling and
dancing never stopped. This, Mr. Editor
is but short notice of their strange phi
losophy, and sometimes stranger action, YET
they are not lacking in wit, nor are they al
together ignorant of this war. They APP
, preciate kindness, and they also know how
TO keep school, and if your schoolmasters
7 wish to see the practical part rather than
the the theory Of teaching the young ides
how TO shoot" let them study the schoo1
room in all its different colors, but especial
! ly that color which partakes somewhat Of
the nature of charcoal. Respectfully yours
ALvAN E. FAIR,
= Co. H, 18th Reg. V. Y. NJ.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1863-02-20

liked very much. They are men of mill
tary knowledge, and well fitted for the po-
sitions they hold. Our Captain is Lieut.
G. +. Dimmick, who drilled the company
recruited in Bellows Falls last summer.
He makes a fine officer and the men have
already become much attached TO him.
Yours, "A. Nice.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1863-02-20

Brigade, has this admonlion to Bis men,
which ought 10 be inscribed on every banner
of the Union Army - Dhoerer seeks 10 so'c
discomfort among you, ty any means 'ehat-
erer, is as much yow enemy as the armed
rebel goa hare so often and so successfully
encountlred?7 Truer words were never
spoken and the thoughts that our govern
ment and its army have to contend with
such black hearted vilainy. is most trying
70 ones temper
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1863-02-20
ssEAt the Union State convention held

E9y AT the Union State convention held
at Manchester, N. II. on Tuesday, Col.
Walter Hartman was nominated for Gov
ernor, amid much emil usiasm. The atten-
dance was large, and Hon. A. j. Hamilton
of Texas addressed the meeting for two
hours. Most of those engaged in the
movement are war democrats, who will not
go with the secesh portion Of their party.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1863-02-20

was carried for safety to another part Of
The hotel. lie atterward revived, and the
next forenoon was much improved. The
books and papers of the consulate escaped
uniniured.