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The Old and the New.

On last uesday the old administra
tion Of our State government. with Gov
Robinson at the head. went out OF power
and the new, under Gov. Carney, wen
10.
The outgoing administration has Ger
tainly been a failure. Whatever else
may Be said of The ex-officers. they have
conferred no dignity upon themselves
or their positions, and have not 70 man
aged affairs as to benefit the STATE. but
the reverse. Aside from absolute crime
the orst that can he said Of an Office,
is that he is failure.
We have none Of the bitter i'll feeling
towards Gov. Robinson which we see
manifested in many quarters through
out the Safe; We once este med him
very highly, and looking on from dis
tan e. were glad to hear Of his election
as Chief Magistrate Of the new State.
But We surely are within bounds when
ve say. as We do above. 'La, he has
proved a failure. Whether any thing
more. he knows, we do not. Time.
shich right. most wrongs. may deter
mine this poiat.
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Governors Message.

The message Of Gov. Carney is an
able production. and will command re
sp-ct at home and abroad. Ii is some
what lengthy. but is not iiresomely SO
Questions Of public interest are handled
with skill and recommendations made
which wisdom must sanction.
Kansas has no cause to be ashamed
OF her Chief Executive for the present
term. So favorable ~ commencement.
augurs we'll Tor the new administration.
and We hope it will leve power as it en-
ters upon duty. with Tie full con ntidence
OF the people.
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them double shot. boys!' double char

them double shot. boys!' (double char.
ge. OF shot
1.-The Sergeant's order was obeyed
by every gunner. which made it "a little
too hot for US, aud our men fell back in
utter confusion" concluded tho rebel.
That Sergeant ought te be promoted
ut once.-ED
This occurred between sundown aud
dark, and with it the battle ended.
] believe Hindman to be an old cow
ard. or he would have given rs ano 'her
chance at him the next day. Our men
fought we'll. especially when it is con-
sidered that nearly all were new regi-
ments.
was wounded in the left knee DUR
ing the engagement. II have good
luck. l think it will &c, well without y
stiff joint. Two or three very email
pieces of bone have been taken out.
am getting considerable tired Of
The hosp'lal. though think myself for
tunate when l take into consideration
some that are here. who will do vel if
they get out alive.
We have two splendid surgeons in
our regiment. They no, only under
stand their business. but attend to it,
DR.. Hog-boom and DR.. Adams. the lat
ter from Grasshopper Falls Wehsvs
comfortable quarters here in the N. E.
Church. All the sick and wounded are
sent here. to The general hospital, for
treatment. We are rs well taken care
Of as could be expected.
Que Of our Company by the name Of
VIM. F. Bachelor died yesterday Of dis
ease OF the lungs.
We know bu, little Of what is going
on in the rest Of the world. believe |
have had but two papers and three let
ters since | have been down here Our
command is 20 miles distant. st Cane
Hill. Fralernally Yours.
JOHN G. BURNETT.
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B GratZ Brown.

We see tho name Of this gentleman
mentioned prominently in connection
with the U. S. Senatorship for Missouri
Perhaps no better man could be select
ed for the place at tie present juncture.
He is a tried man lie has been tes,e'i
under circumstances which few men
could successfully contend with, and
has proved genuine metal. He has
stood by principle when it was pe'ilous
to body and life and pecuniary interests,
and yet he was unshiiukingly faithful
in The advocacy of the right.
He is man Of fine ability. too. as
well as indomiiable courage. and his
championship of any measure is sure
10 secure for it attention and consider
alion. He has made his mark in the
world, and arisen to distinction by the
force of his character and untiring ef-
forts.
Missouri is today reaping the bene-
fts-as far as she is reaping benefits at
all-fIom his labors. Had his advice
been taken years ago, there would have
been M recent devastation of tha, State
BY bands of robbers and traitors: bu,
she would have been in The enjoyment
of peace and tranquility; and until she
does follow his advice, there will be no
permanent peace in her borders; but
like the troubled sea, she will cast up
mire and dirt" until right and truth
prevail.
No better man could be found for
the crisis than MIR. Brown. He is known
10 be true and reliable. He has name
and infiuepce abroad, and is honorsd
bv tens Of tEousa nds in other States.
His talents will secure him honorable
positions. and his industry will make
his presence fell in any delivera,ive
body Of which lie may become a mem.
Der.
Missouri has virtually adopted the
Emancipation policy. and is about to-
set ou' on the highway Of Freedom, and
who could more properly represen. her
iu the national councils at such an i'm
poriant junc,ure than he. who has been
the firm and consisiant advocate OF that
wise Policy for years?
We trust the Legislature of our sister
State will do itself the honor of select
ing as one of the Senators B GRArz
BRowN.
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army Correspondence.

From private letter written BY Lieut..
}. c. BURNETT. Of this place. to Mr.. n.
CHAPMAN. We are permitted TO make
the following extracts:
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark, Dec. 2O, '62
suppose ere this reaches
you. you will have heard the full details
Of the battles Of Cane Hill and Prairie
Grove. The latter was hard foupL,
held. The rebels are poor mlrksmen:
with the chance they had they ough, to
have killed and wounded at least three
times as many OF US as they did. They
were we'll armed. many regiments will,
new Minnie rifles. We foug It them part
OF the time three TO cne, and killed three
10 their one; probably this was owing
10 there being more Of them t. shoot at.
We were victorious, bu; assure you
the chances looked slim at one time,
and had it not been for the arilsrymeu
belonging to Aliens aud Rabb's Bate
ries. the day would have been lost;
but they fought as thousi, there were
but two chances. victory or ceath.
l will relate a little incident that a
rebel Captain gives. who was taken pris-
oner. lie said two regiments Of them
were ordered 10 charge upon and take
one Of these batteries. They made the
attempt: but failej. They retired. and
then made. q second charge. Tbs time
they SO far succeeded ths. they consiI.
cred the battery theirs, as he heard
Lieutenant give the order:
Sergeant. spike your gun.
This" said he. "gave us new conr-
age at the time. But the Sergeant. ia
slesd OF obeying the order. replied:
Spike hell aud damnalioa They
are just where we want them!' And
hen turning ~ LIS men. be said: Give
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Senator Lane

Has introduced two very important bills
inio the Senate Of the United Sta'e one
relative to the Pacific Railiosd, aud The
other for the removal of ;he Indians
from this State to some new place OF
residence we believe in the Indian
territory. If carried through Congress,
these measures will be Of gIeai benefl
10 Kansas.
Whatever else may be said of Gen.
Lane, he is not an idle member OF the
Senate. He works faithfully. and we
think his aims are to secure such lesis-
lation as will benefit his constituents q,
large.
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N2t;ce Of Appraisement.
j. hersOn County.

JsfIerson County. S
jesse Newell vs. Leroy E Curry. to Leroy 3.
Curry. Diet ndanr rs above enti,led. Leroy E.
Curry, you are hereby notified. that by virtue of
an order ot sale TO me directed and delivered,
i.ened out OF the Frs, Distrct Court Of the State
OF Kansas, sitting in and for Jefferson County, in
said State, ] will, on
Monday February -. 1883,
between the hours Of ten orlOk, A. n end
2oe'cck p. N. Of said day, cause the following
deccr'oed property so be appraised on the prem
ises. by three d'sin,erested householders, resi-
dents OF Jefferson County. in said State. impsr
italy said property DESERVED, TO- vii: COmmesc.
ing IN the sou'h line Of the southwest quarter OF
ssect'on s3 in township nine % oi range nine
teen li9) SiS chains vest Of the southeast corner
of said quarter, thence wesi along said line III
chains theme. north 10 l6 thence eass ~ chains.
thence south 1915 claims to the plare Of begin
ning, SAID ntove descl ibad premises being .i,ua-
tel IN the County Of Jefferson ami State Of Kan
sas. Said properly levied on to b. spprsisrd -
the property of the above named defendant
n. w. TAYLOR, 81. ri6
Sherif's Office, Oskaloosa, Dec. 22d. 1861.
S'inson / lavens. ATTY ior Pi'f l2s-sw.
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Correspondence.
Letters from the Capital.
Topeka. Kansas, Jan. 18th. 1863.

TOPEKA. Kansas. Jan. 18th. 1863.
DEAR ISDEPEEDExT:-We arrived al
the State capital about 4 o'clock P. NJ.
Sunday. after tedious and iiresome
ride. The weather was extremely
warm for the season-the thermometer
ranging at about IS degrees.
We found the cspi.al nearly full Of
strangers. Most of the members we're
here but the '.third house" had abou,
three TO Que Of the legislature. Can
diixtes for the various Offices to be filled
BY the two houses were met at every
"iu,n and coraer" with the question
Are you member 2" the quesiiener
a; the same time presenting card
Designating Ille Office whic', he was
seeking.
The contest 'or Speaker Of the iIouse
vas Vigorously conducted by tie iliends
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Topeka, KIN, Jan. I4h, 1868.

DEAE lSDEPENDExr.-The TWO hous-
es o! the legislature assembled in Join;
convention at 8 O'Clock +. N. to- day
in the hall Of The House of Representa-
lives. Tie Governor was announced.
when all eyes we're turned toward The
door. Governor Carney, accompanied
by the State officers. passed up the aisle
to the SE0ske,'s chair. aud WAS miro.
duced TO the presiding officer. Lieut..
Gov. 7. A. Osborn. He was then in
troduced TO the assembly, who rose in
recognition. When order was again
restored. the Governor delivered his
message in person.
The Governor made Gne appear
ance. HIS message was lengthy, but
was listened 10 with marked a.trnii ion
BY tie vast assembly. Ii is plain.
practical State paper. and for docu-
nent OF its character. abounds in pass
ages Of 6ne oratory. Every bod, i.
pleased with The message. Iii -.indeed.
but small compl! men; to SAY ,hs, i, is
the best message ever delivered to :,
Kansas Legislature.
l send You herewith printed copy
| J. w. b.
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News Of the Week.

Sherman's defeat at vicksburg was
complete. II appears that the move.
meni was blunder. and that prepare
ions were not We, complete for the At
tack when il was made. Somebody is
To lame fer the faiute. Our loss in
killed. wouniei aud prisoners was
about $500.
The rebels are making great efforts to
hold |ick burg and regain Tennessee
All northern Virginia is alive with
negroes who have escaped from bondas.
since the Emancipation Proclamation.
Say the slave, don't know any thing
that is going on!
Our forces are concentrating in Nortl,
CaroiinA FOR /" descent upon tie railroad
iIom Richmond T. Charleston. 1t is
thought The movement will BE- success
ful.
The rebels have run ram .un-b nj
down the Arkansas river Into the Mis-
sisslppi. and our gun boats are on the
watch for it.
1t is reported in Richmond tha, the
rebel gun boa, Merrimsc is below For,
Darling. and cannot return on accoun.
Of low water in the James river.
The rebels report our forces at New
bourne. N. c. RS being $1,000, and n
formidable feet at Beaufort.
The two iron-clad vessels Of the
Monitor school. Passaic and M"ntank
are safe a, anchor in the harbor of Beau
tort, n. &. The former suffered con.
siderably during her passage. and it
WAS feared at one time would be lost,
bu, inally wealhered the storm. The
la,,eI struck on lhe shoals near Beaufort,
where she remained some hours, but
came of safely at last.
The rebels were driven back from
Springfield. Mo-. with more loss than
they inflicted upon our men. three or
four 10 one.
The rebels re-capturcd Galveston,
Texas. few days ago. and took the
Harriet Lane, a vessel that has given
us much trouble. 1t was named, we
believe, for the niece Of Buchanan. who
figured as lady of the White House
dulin: the old p. F.'s term Of Office i
and il is hardly to be wondered that i.
should prove failure. as every thing
connected with that miserable dosard
WIS a inilure.
The Richmond papers publish fam
Ing accounts Of Morgsn's exploits in
Kentucky. yhey do not give the other
side.
1t is reported that the rebels lost as
many at Vicksburg as we did. Doubt
ful.
The rebels took 800 men a, the cap
'ure oi Galveston.
Deasiions have become alarminxly
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Incompetent Officers.

The great curse Of the Z Jon cause
has been the incompetency Of large
proportion Of the officers in command
of our armies. We have never yet had
Q General who has followed up a victory
I'VE have had but few who could gam
victories; al least, victories that amount
TO any thing.
Now, it is mani.estly a srlf-evident
proposition, that 40 men. however brave;
and braver men than most of our sol
diers never lived-can accomplish much
while led by incompetent officers. 1t
is an utter impossibiliiy for msn 10 carry
forward a successfu! war while those
who govern them are imbeciles Or trai
tors.
As We have said before. West Point
has proved failure. OF all the gener-
ais now in TIE field who we're educated
at that institution pensioners on the
bounty of the United S;ates-noi one
las vel shown FIRST rate capacity for
generalship.. while ninety nine out Of
every hundred has proved dead loss
and dead weight in the service.
II we ever put down the rebels we
must find scme generals. We have
the men and the means 10 do it-all We
lack is the head. West Point never
can make generals; but tha; much laud-
ed institution has filled our country
with military blockheads. who have,
most unfortunately. received positions
in the army Which give them control
ing influence. The principal and prom
inent feature in the mental constitution
Of these men is BIGoTRY-ihey are The
military aristocracy of the land. aud
the rest q the soldiers and officers are
the mud siHs. The whole Of them pu,
together would not make material for
= brigadier general. hardly for good
colonel. And yet these blockheads
have controlled the movements Of our
armies frem the commencement. Is il,
any wonder nothing has been accom-
plished
One great fac, should be borne in
mind continually, aud that is. that West
Point can't put brains IN mans head;
and If God don't give man the endow
ments for general, that institution
never can make general Of him. And
10 put man over the rank and file, tc
direct men and hold their lives in hi:
hands. simply because he has been ed
ucsted at Uncle Sans expense is a.
great piece OF folly as could well b
committed.
A bad officer should be removed a
once, no difference whs, his position o
how many clamorers he may haye-th'
more the worse. Ii is suicida! TO keel
such in command-it is murder-i. i
treason. He holds the lives Of hun
dreds or thousands in his hands, sn'
the best interests OF the country.
Goveinmen is, therefore. responsible
for all the disasters that occur from th,
inefficiercy Of officers who have beef
tried and found wanting; and it is
fearfu! responsibility.
These are grave thoughts for the con
siderstion Of the powers that be- a
well as the public at large. and tot
much attention cannot be given TO ih,
subject. We must have generals be
fore we win substantial victories.
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H Sam. Wood is out in what

EF Sam. Wood is out in what lie
calls a "Pospeclus" Of a forthcoming
"Life Of James H. Lane reioub,-
able Gen. jim. i'm which he promises
great things and quite astounding reve-
lations. What's the matter Sam? Isn't
there big screw loose somewhere ?
Certaialy book written by Sam. will
be Q curiosity, if nothing more we
mean the book and the uords, no, the
matter: for OF that we know nothing
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Corsian: writing TOR six month. is conc cheop-
er with Gold Pens Than with Steel Pens: there.
lore. u - economy "a use Gold Pens.
The G.ld Pen remaius unchanged by years Of
continued use, while the Steel Pen is e, er chang.
ing ny corrosion and wear; therefore, perf. c,
uniformity of writing . obtained only by the use
ot the Gold Pen.
T,e Col Pen 10 always ready and reliable,
while ,h- Steel Pen must often be con emnesi
a'd . new o"e seleriet; therefore ;here ,s great
swing in time in the use o, the Col, Pen.
e''ld - capable oi receiving any degree OF elias.
'iciy, SO thai the Gold Peni. exactly adapted to
'hr hand Of the writer (; therefore, the nerves Of
the hahd and arm are not injured, .s Is know a
TO b. the case by The use Of Steel Pens.
See The Pen is mighticr than the Sword
in ano.her conma
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Letters from the Capitol

Will be . feature Of our journal dur
ing the session of The legislative that
will prove Of interes. TO our readers
Perhaps some Of the inside workings
of that body viii receive attention from
our correspondent We hope any at.
Anpts u rascality will BE- exposed.
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Special Hcticss.
Platte Co. R. R. Tine Table,

Until further notice Trains run as fellows:
Express Train Leaves Weston At - 80, r. NJ,
" Aichison at l IS
Arrives at 81 Jose h 500
Returning, leaves ST. Joseph ai 7.3O, A. NJ:
Atchison nj 200
Arrives st W.stoI 1000 :.
Connects With Trains on Hannibal 4 ST. Jo-
seph Railroad, and with stage Lines for all p,a.
ces in This State. and west snd s"nth OF us.
he mad b IN go..d -unning order, and passeu.
gers should select this route
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AT A BARGAIN!

Yt,iE undersigned offers for sa'e, at very low'
4 hsurvs. quarter section OF Land, besut''si--
" situated in Of the best portions of Kansas
good ssttls ment surrounds il, and tvo ::sseate
roads pass sea- by IL, There j. no bet sr upland.
IN the State. IDHy w. DAY,
lily 3 paa Real Estate Aerni..
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gflr AarertiselIsats.
United States Marshars Sale.
Henry Bi.,kesly
John A. MeKown and
ILL., Il

Mary Jane McKown.
by virtue OF an Order al Sale issued out of
the Circuit Court Of the United States tor the
District of Kansas, and q me drccrcl, I " Ill on
Monday, February Osh, ls03,
10 front Of the Couit lIouse door. in the town of
oskalo0sa. Jefferson County. Kansas. At l o..
clock. NJ ;. sell TO the highest and best bidder,
'of cash IN hand, all the night. title AMI interes
oi inc ab,ve named defendants in and To the
south east quarter OF section number fifteen Il 81.
township numbrr nine o.. range number seven
tesn t7); cOnt.ining emo hundred and six,y
(l6O) acres; and tho south west quarter Of sec.
iion numher thirty two (s2), township number
seven "a, range nums,er seventeen IN, contain.
ing one hundred and sixty (l60) acres
Jan. 9TH. 2S62. JAMES L. MCDOWELL,
l24 4'w % US Marshsl.
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of the several candidates. who werf
Josiah Kellogg. Of Leav.nworth. Ed
ward Russell. Of Doniphan, and W. r
Doulhit, Of Shawnee. But after the
nominations were made in the House
day. Messrs. Russell and DouIhil
withdrew their names, and Mr.. Kellogg
was elected by "a votes.
For Chief Clerk. the prominent. M
deed the only candidates. were d. b.
Emmeri, Esq. of Bourbon County. aud
A. r. Banks, Esq, Of Douglass; but
owing TO the precarious state Of Mr..
Emmert's health. he this morning with
drew from the contest. and left a clear
field to Mr.. Bank,, who received IS
votes.
The following are the names Of the
other officers elec,e! in the House: As
sistan. Clerk, John W. Day; journal
Clerk, Welsh; Docket Clerk. Viii
liam Wilson; Engrossing Clerk. -
Enrolling Clerk.
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March 5ih, att p. NJ. the exercises of the
Ministerial Association will commence.
March 9TH h Sh Fourth Quarterly Meeting,
preaching by Rev. l.. ID. Price and Others.
Sunday School and Bible Class at 9AM
Preaching or General Prayer Meeting att Pm.
Glass Meeting after the morning preaching,
and at 81 r. y.
Citizens aud strangers are respectfully invited
ID attend.
d DICKINSON Pastor
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Sergeant at Arms Assist
ant Sergeant, at Arms. " -
Doorkecper. Downward Pages,
Griffith and Farew. The officers elect
who were present. came forwar! and
were sworn in BY the Speaker. when
the House adjourned until 8 o'clock
A. NJ. tomorrow.
In the Senate John Francis and Dan.
NJ. Adams made close race for Secre-
tary; the former was elected by small
majority. The names Of the other Of
iicers of the Senate | have not been
able to obtain.
The Governors Message will be de-
livered tomorrow in the Hall of the
House. By those who have seen it,
this document is spoken Of as an able
State paper. rejecting great credi, upon
its author. and reccmmending measures
founded in wisdom and sound policy.
There was no public Inauguration Of
the new State officers. All Of them
were sworn into Office p,iys,ely. and
entered upon their respective duties
yesterday.
Among The dignitsries to be seen at
the capital now. are. Judge Kngmsn.
Judge Bailey. Judge Watson. Judge
Ludlum. Judge Thatcher. Judge Hor-
ton. Hon. S A. Slinson. Judge Gamble.
Ex Gov. Shannon, and host Of her
names that | do not now call To mind.
More anon J. W. d.
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ChanxeAbIe Vuastefiy 70 "
cents For announci Dg the names Of candidates
for office, one dollar and half each, to he pad
in advance. Yearly advertisers will be required
to pay quarterly. Transient advertisements must
lie pail in advance. Communications Of . per-
sonal character will be charged one dollar per
square, 10 be set in nonpareit.
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numerous sinong the troops recently.
owing. in part. TO lack of pay. The
matter has elected the attention Of the
Sec. Of War.
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THE INDEPENDENT.
PUBLISHED EVERY sAIURDAT. IN
0skaleesa. Jefferson County, Kansas,
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.
TERMS OF ADVERTISING.

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RELIGIOUS.

VI. T. CntRca.-1HERE viii De Religious Ser
wees IN the VI t. Church IN OskaloOsa on Sundays
~ follows:
Preaching at l0k o'clock, A. NJ, by the fol
lowing persOus:
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From private letter written BY Lieut.
}. e. BURNETT, Of this place. to Mr.. N.
CHAPMAN. We are permitted TO make
The following extracts: