The independent. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Kan.) 1860-1874, 1863-02-21

SOW The seeds OF discord at the North,
and cause the horrors Of civil strife TO
invade the Free States. the "sword has
bsen turned" upon themselves and en-
tered their own hesrt-that which they
proposed for others has fallen upon
themselves. "Aan proposes but God
disposes. ! s'n
The ribels hate. (apparsntly with
out doubt) removed large portion Of
their army from Richmond to vicks-
burg.
Our forces have cut the lsvee at two
different places on the Mississippi in
the vicinity Of visksburg.
Van Dorm with 5000 cavalry was
reported few days ago - moving for
the purpose Of cutting of Roseeran's
communication. and dsuppliss. He may
get cut of himself.
News from Roanoke Island. states the
rebels have 125 small boats secreted
in bayous and creeks; BY means Of
which they expect to cross to the L.
land and capture the garrison.
A portion of Dawson's rebel cavalry
we're recently surprised by body ol
Union men under Capt. Aafit. not fal
from DyersviiIs. 7 Of them killed. Ii
wounded. and the remainder captured.
with their arms aud equipments.
A perfect reign Of terror is said q
exist in Northern Alabama aud Missis.
sippi. growing out of the attempt Of the
rebel authorities to enforce the con.
scription act.
Orders have been issued at Memphi,
not to send any dispatches over the
telegraph line for the Chicago Times
on account Of its reasonable course
As Grant il a Democrat. and this order
is from his Department. it is frstsy
conclusive that ell Democrats do mol
belong to the Times clique Of traitors
II is said to be pretty we'll ascertain
ed .ha. the Emperor OF France dssign'
to propose mediation between tht
government and the rebels. 1t is ALEC
confidently assorted that his policy in
the invasion Of Mexico :s 10 secure ths
government Of that country. 20 as 4
prevent the snlargseent of the TERRITORY
Of the United States in that direction
A British war steamer has recently
taken 50. 500. 600 in gold from Mexico
What does this mean !
A difficulty has occurred betwee'
the British and the Brazilian Cover
mont. which may prove serious.
The election Of U. s. Senator j,
Missouri has been deferred until No
vember next.
The Senate has passed . Law limi.in,
the number Of addition Brigadier Gen
erals to City and Of Major Generals t
twenty. and forbidding the appoiutmen
Of any others By any department. Of tn
government.
Gov. Vim. B. Sprague. the active Un
ion general has been elected U. S
Senator from Rhode Island. He wi
probably be the youngest member q
that body.
i A bill has passed the House organ
izing the territory Of Montana. .contigu
Gus to Washington and Oregon.
A Spanish Aset has made its appear
ance of the cost Of Peru, causin
much excitement 10 that country.
Our blockading sqSsdrous are sti
capturing prizes laden with article fo
the reblss.
Five brigadss Of troops we're scr
from Richmond to Charleston last wssl
! Great anxiety is felt At the rebel capt.,
for fear Charleston will be taken. Thi
looks like breaking the blockade I!
The Alabama arrived at Kingstor
Jamaica. on the goth Of Jan. She VA
> severely riddlsd in the contest with .h
, Hatteras, the crew and officers Of which
. l6 in number. we're on board the pirate
l The Jews of N. o. are oaid to be Ii
> worst enemies Of the Union cause.
> P. Benjamin, one Of thsir countryraeu
, is . member OF the reb.l Cabinet.
is said the Jews in all the South ehoul
. be exterminatsd.
The people Of England are expre
) sing strong cympathy with the Eor,
Q in this war. sisce the Emancipstio
S proclamation. The British lords an
. aristocracy favor the South.
Gen. Shields has been ordered 10 I'll