The independent. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Kan.) 1860-1874, 1863-03-14

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The Medical Reporter says that
patient under treatment for consumP-
ton improved very percep'ibly when
cream was substituted for cod liver oil;
and then recommends cream instead oi
the oil for those thus afflicted.
The N. o. Delta thus rebukss the
N. Y. World, which ought to shame
the latter if il has any shame left:
GENERAL BUTLER needs no defense
from us. We would, however, advise
the New York World to be careful how
it trsduces and villifies patriotic men.
devoted hear. and soul to their couutry's
service. Its blind zeal against the Ad-
ministration and in favor Of secession
friends,its fondness for sensation edi,oIi-
ais, its inclination to sacrifice truth for
the sake Of rounding a period, or 10
calumniate. in order to give print to q
classical quotation, may yet involve i,
in difficulty. We shall always be
found ready to protect. to the extent Of
our ability, any Union soldier against
the unjust aspersions Of vensl and
unpatrio,ic press. 1t is our plain duty
TO support those using every effort TO
sustain the life of tho Government
The World defames Union men with a
hundred times the vigor Of its defence
of the Union. 1t advocates the cause
Of traitors with little regard for the
wickedness Of treason. We have not
yet done with this o-laborer with jeff.
Davis.
Gen. Scbo6eld puts our troops or
half ratious while the rebel prisoners
under his control have full ratious. This
is an outrage which ought to put that
inefficient general out Of the service
which he disgraces.
The officers commanding the State
Militia. in Jackson county. No. have
issued an address to the secessionists,
stating that it is necessary for their
men TO lay aside their weapons and
put in their crops. and threatening .
war Of determination if they are inter-
rup,sd by the bushwhackers in their
peaceful avOcations,
slidelI's property in New Orleans is
to be confscated.
A rebel armory at Clinton. La. has
been destroyed BY FIRE.
Our iron-clads have proved proof
agains, the heaviest artillery the rebels
have thus far brought to bear upon
them.
The recent banking law passed by
Congress permits Eve or more persons
in any community to deposit $4,000
in U. S. bonds and then issue bills fur
nished BY the United States for that
purpose. The tendency Of such sys-
tenn vii. be to kill Of all wild d.cat iusti-
.utions and give a currency that will
be uniform over the whole county,
Some such equalizing mode Of Issuing
paper money is greatly needed.
By rebel advicss 10 the 26.h u::. we
are told there are 1873 Federal vessels
at Port Royal. among them 3 frigates
and 20 gunboats: and $4,000 men.
The Polish question is exciting oil
Europe.
The U. S. two dollar notes have been
altered so As to represent Gfties. Those
who handle fif,ies should bear this in
mind. The cheat is easily detected j.
proper care is exercised.
Our vessels have captured over
100000 worth Of goods attempting
10 run the blockade.
A large amount of lint has been sent
to our army from Germany. Good for
the ladies Of 'Fatherland.'
The New Orleans Era. Of the Lot.
states twenty rebels. who we're recently
sent through the rebel lines. returned
begging TO be allowed TO take the oath
of allegiance and for bread. All were
suffering actual hunger and children
crying for food. They give a fearful
statement Of dcstitution in rebeldom.
Gold in Richmond is 800 premium.
1t recently advanced 40 cents in one
day.
The last heard from the pirate Ala.
bama. she was ct Cayman Island trying
to ship men. Tie authorities had or
dsred her of, and she was b!ockaded
by four war steamers outside, under
Com. Wilkes. Hope they have taken
her.
The tide Of popular feeling in Eng
land continues TO run with the Union
since ths Emancipation proclamation.
and the secessiOnists can do nothing