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The independent. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Kan.) 1860-1874, 1864-10-22
1864. TAX NOTICE! 1864.
TREAsuRtR's OssIcE, {"
JEFFERSON County, 81

p ss1i KS e, SrAIEf OF KANSAS.
n S. e. GEPHART, County Treasurer Of said
County, as ordered in section SO, chapter
I9i-ot the Complied Lasgs ofahis eial-,, dl here.
by give notice that the, Tax Roll Of \. ID. 1864
tor Jefferson County, has been piacedi in my hands
Tor collection, and that the fsliOwing amounts
stand charged on said Roll on each one hundred
dollars valuation, 10 wit: ia
State Tax, so cents on the Si0O valuation,
State School tax. 10 cents On do
Cogniy tax, 60 cents on, .sa.e do
O.kaloosa Township Tax, 10 cents on do
Grasshoppsr Falls Township 70 cts on do
Kentucky Township TAX, 10 cents on do
Sarcoyie :" 10 cents on do
School District tax in School districts
Nos l, 12. IS, 10, Is. IS and 50, 50 cts on do,
Nos. 2, s, q, Is, 81, 81 an, 50. l25 cts, on do
Nos. ,, O, IA, - and Is, 75 cents ON do 2.
Nos. "a, II, 20. 81, %, 30, 32, 33 Fac, .-h -
.''''-- = f.a Ion cents on do
No. IL, 90 cents. aud No. %, 50 cents on do
Also, that will, in person Or by Deputy, bs
in attendance at the usual place Of holding elec-
tons in each Township, 'for The purpose Of re-
ceiving such tax, sn .hs following days aud
dates, 10 wit
Jefferson Township, Monday, Move mber, Y,h, 1864
Gsnsshopper Fails do " cdnesday 9th, ("
Osawkeo Township, Thursday 10Th, g
Rock Creek ' Friday, lith, -
Kaw Is Tuesday =" l5th,"
Kentucky, '.9csiW "Wednesday .s ul6ih, q
Sarcoxie Township. Thursday, and Friday, Nov
18th aud 18th, 1861 And after that date. at my
office in Oskiloosa Township. isa III
Given under INV hand and seal this lst day Of
S. 6. GEi1IARr. Treasurer, J.p. =
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Pertinent Queries.


The Times says il has the oficia
documents in hand which justify the
following queries. and will publish the
facts soon
l. Did Col. Crawford, in August
1868, being uen Captain capture
SAC, 900 from rebel Paymaster. il
Confederate Treasury notes. in Choc
tav Territory !?
2. Did Captain (now Colonel) craw
ford. subsequently turn over $50. O.O0t
to Col. Cloud. retaining $4,000 there
Of, which $4,000 were distributed by
said Crawford among the military off
GERS, Gen. Blunt aud others. in ths
military command?
8. Was any portion Of that money
Afterwards expended for cotton?
4. How did the speculation finally
resul,
s. Can this affair be satisfactorily
explained 10 the people by an, bod,
excepting Jim Lane?
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Martial Law.

why should Kansas be under martial
law? Can any one give . reason
Our people do not need to be dragged
.or driven 70 the support Of the State
They go willingly. Why. then. put
them under martial law? And thi.
rule is issued for thirty days. Are ou'
brave citizens to be kept from home for
that length Of time? Price cannot b.
found. Rosecranes Is said to have $4,000
troops after him. Steele and ThayeI
are reported to have 10000. or 80. O.OO(
coming up from the south. Curtis hs'
several thousand Tsgulsrs 10 protect
Kansas: and il 10 reported that Price
has gone into Arkansas in haste. !
these things are 90. let US have an enc
Of martial Law. which is disgrace Il
our State, and casts . shade over tbt
patriotism .aL Of her brave and loyal citi
Gems. and IN order for the return OF thu
militia to their homes. where every
thing is suffering because Of their alb
sence. We hope there is no poli,ica
skulIduggery in this matter. The ,hirl..
d.y,. essendtng uatl after tie election
looks little squissy; but We are no
~illiDg to believe any evil designs ar
entertained without more evidence.
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Our Ticket.

As no convention has been held in
the County. and none is likely to be. We
have placed ticket at the head of this
column. which we think will give very
general satisfaction, and recommend it
to the people Of the County. =
JAMES H. JoxEs is a man Of talent
and integrity. thoroughly loyal. and
will represent cur County in the Senate
with dignity. honor and abilitv. n
For Clerk of the District Court We
place two names. because the candi-
dates are both 90 well qualified Tor the
place. v
J. H. BESEEr. Esq. the present in
cumbent. is one Of the very best Clerks
for the position in the State; indeed he
has no superior in point Of qualification
aud correctness. 80. a.s.a
E. 8. CoHwELL is a number one pens
man, end young man of steady habits,
attentive to business. we'll qualified for
the place. and If elected will make an
excellent Clsrk-oue of the 6rs. quail
ity.
OF the candidate for Probate Judge
We say nothing. We have consented
to stand rs a candidate after repeated
solicitations. and the almost unanimous
request Of every administrator having
business in the Court. Our Card will
be found elsewhere in this number
We have no certain knowledge of any
other candidate. but hear il said thai
ono is or will be out.
JrDGE AzEL SPALDrNG is too vel
known through the County to require
any indorsement from us. He is evi
densy the man for County Attorney.
RosERr CRosKY is scholar of 6ne
attainments. q teacher Of marked ability
and ono who has the Educational inter
esss Of the county at heart. We vii
make valuable Superintendent o
Public Instruction.
Mr.. Parker. who has announced him
self - candidate will not run agains
Mr.. Crosby. Our present Superin
tend, We are told. will not be q candi
date for reelection. He is an excellen
gentleman. and If & candidate has many
friends.
Those are the County Offices to b.
filed. By next week We hope to b.
able to give the candidates in the res
pectivs Districts for Representatives
At present We can only say that Mr.
SHORT. of the 18th District, is full,
Qualified to represent usand well worth.
Of the confidence Of the people.
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Order of Publication.
STATE OF KANSAS, I 8
I

STATE OF KANSAS s.
COUNTY OF JE1sERsoN.
-zs In the District Court of the Third Judicial
District of the State OF Kansas, sitting IN and
for the County Of Jefferson, in said State.
NJ. II. Jones, Plaintiff,
Cathariuc Jones, Defendant.
You. the above named Catharine Jones, are nero
by notified, by publication hereof being made In
ssTar IxprrrxDr xr.'' for six consecutive weeks,
that the above named plaintiff, N. n. Jones' has nj
ed his Petition in the above entitled suit against
tho above named defendant, In the above mention.
ed Court wiercin said sutis new pending the ooeci
OF which and the prayer Of said petition s that me
said plaintiff may be divorced from you, the saia
defendant for the that on or about the Otn
Of March, A. d. 1S4s, at Park County, In the Sta,e
Of Indians, he was married TO you, the said deiend-
ant then med Cathe Hadley; that he has ever
since coi,ducted4,imsen towards you, as good and
faithful husband; yet you, disregardins your duties
as wife toward the said plaintiff, have been Will
fully absent from him, the said plaintiff, for more
than one ear last past without any cause or justin
cation therefor. And you, the said Catharno Jones
are further notified that the said petition will be Tor
hearing ut the next Of the said Court To be be-
gun and held the village of OskalOosa, on the 3lsf
day of October, A. d. 1864.
Dated this 3lst day OF August. A: D. 1894;
fp9-st. gp.r !. Y Atty for Plaintif.
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Administrators Notice.

NOTICE is hcrebv given, that on Tho l7ih day
IN Of October, A d. 1864, Letters sf Admin.
is,raiiou upon the estate of Lsdia N. PearsalIs.
deceased. late Of tho County Of Jefferson and
State of Kansas, were issued TO the under. signed
by the Probate Court OF said County and State,
All persons having claims against said estate are
required 10 exhibi, them for allowance wi'bin one
year from the date Of said ls,iers. or they may be
precluded from any benefits of said estate, and il
such Claims be not exhibited within three years
from the date Of said letters, they will be forever
buried. 81 4al i. N, YENARD, /,
ZIG ivy 50 sd administrators.
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Mell1 Aarertisetueuts.
Administrators Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that on the stIi day OF
~ October, a. d. 1854. Letters Of Adminstra-
tiOn on the Estate Of Elijah II. James, decenssd
late OF jefferson County, State OF kausas,
were issued 20 the Undersigned by the Probate
Court Of said County and Stnte. All person .
having clsip's against ssid estate, ssrs require
to exhibit ihsm Tor allowance within one, ye u
after the dase Of ssid letters, or they may he
prccinded from any benefit Of said estate; md
il such claims be not exhibited within three y.sars
from the date Of said letters they will be fcrcv-
er barred. ELIZABETH JAMES,
216 3w$3. % Administrative. q
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BROWNS BRO.

Have removed their Drug Store tt
the corner Of Shawnee 4 9th s,s., oppo,
site the Mansion House, Leavenwor,h
and have on hasd u foil supply Of Mod,
icines. Fine PerfuMery.5 Brushes Of MI
kincs. andevesy thing pertaining 10 Abe
Drug trade. I89-tf
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The News.

: Sherman is after Hood. who is trying
to keep out Of his way, but will have
10 make tracks pretty fast if he does.
His effor, to cut cf Sherman's comnau-
nica,ions did no. succeed. He dpmand-
ed the surrender Of Daltos os Rosseau
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.Tabiths Lewisl In The District CouFs o. - y
va judicial District Atllng n A.
Sterling Lewis. } Js0prsos Coanty. ksaspe.; .,.S
Sterling Lewis Of parts unknown, the above ~
defsndant Is hereby noticed thas said pni.sH II
cemmenced an action against him in said 49,
D. l6eA the. object aad psayer o6 which b ~ - y
div0re from said defepdant on the Sroer =
Bigsmy, and gross neglect Of duty, and asc ~
decreo 70 b Foslosed 10 her maiden naDe Issss.s,
mentioned In said Petition and whcse nsmes
William Iesnder lewis, LpslA Isabella tz ~
John Walter Levh, which petition vii % p' -
Ing nj the neSt eosw Of satd C0url
August 18th, A. D. <fssG
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Martial law is strictly the one
man power. Under il Curtis is supreme
in this State-ab0ve Governor end oil
and must be held accountable in the
fullest sense for the continuance, and
the good or evil Of !ha. measure.
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Law OrrrcE OF A. E. Parker, asf
OsEALoosA, July 18th, 1854

UsEALOOsAs July 10Th, 1864.
Having perfected arrangements | am
now prepared to prosecute Soldiers
claims against the government.
!. Back Pay. Boun,ies and all claims
Of a similar nature attended 70 with the
earliest possible dispa,ch! 'toS p
A. E. PARxsR,
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r. RlvElR PRICES.

The motioof Live and Let Liver will govern
ms in 1rdcalings. ca lnH -,
6 Call and SEQ Ms before purchasing
elsewhere. % Al the old Drug Store
stand, North East Corner Of Jsfferson
and Delaware Streets. .Iaoc ~
l86-tfic slllai COY d CONWELL.
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The rebels are again threatening
Memphis Nth a considerable force.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1864-12-07
Georgia.
FROM THE FRONT.

The very latest intelligence from the ,di,
rection of Louisville reports the enemy as
still in ssatu quo. No move towards this
city had been made, the public rumor to
the contrary Notwithstanding. u
An escsped Confederate prisoner states
that he mingled freely with, Fitzpatrick and
his crew. The Yankee General and his
official satellites made no concealmept of
their objective point, which they proclaimed
to be Savannah. g.. :.
Our cavalry has been still further rein
forced by large and splendid veteran COM
mand
All reliable accounts agree in putting the
enemy's force down at thirty thousand in.
fantry and FIVE thousand cavalry. We are
amply able to take care of any such mum.
bers.
Telegraphie communication between this
place and Savannah, by way Of Millen, was
to-day.
The reports we have from below state
that the head of Sherman's main column
reached Millen to-day. ',7' ,1
Gen. Wheeler writes that he has whipped
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From Petersburg.

PETERSBURG, December 2.-Yesterday,
about noon, the enemy having made . long
detour on our right with infantry, artillery
and cavalry attacked and captured the gar
rison at Stony Creek, at present the north
ern terminus of the Petersburg and Wei.
don railroad, twenty miles below here, con-
sisting of about 100 men. They burnt
the depot, containing some Governmeutaud
some private stores, and also the railroad
bridge at that point. Our forces wero
quickly in pursuit., but the enemy soon re.
tired, after 20 slight skirmish with our
forces, in which we captured some prison
ers and inflicted upon them some loss in
killed and wounded. 81 ~
This morning Gen. Gfaeie was killed by
a she'll whilst inspecting his lines. The
meshell killed q captain and private.
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FROM FORT SUMTER:
DECEMBER 18, 1854.

Mr.. Editor Having for a time,
changed my place Of rendezvous, you
can account for the change of the head
ing. lam here on detached service, for
a short period, and will give you some
sketches from this place. This fort
will occupy conspicuous position in
the history of our eountry-having with
stood the mostterriaic and lengthy boas-
bardment Of any fort or place in the
annals of past history; The present
appearance and strength ofthis modern
Gibraltar has undergone great changes.
The walls bear marks Of the huge iron
bolts, balls and shells, that have been
used to demoish them. Viewed from
without, at the various points Of ,obser-
vation, it would appear that the place
was not a very formidable one, as the
walls have, in many places, been broken
through and present rather ademohsh-
ed appearance; but the interior shows
! that by skill, perseverance and labor,
this place has become impregnable.
The huge bolts, balls and shell throWp
by the enemy, can never level its walls
so as to gain an easy entrance: and
when they shall attemptan assault, they
will find it ga hard road to travel
Guns are in position where needed, and
all things else in their proper places,
ready to receive visit from Abraham's $
ambassadors. :.
The bill of fare here is good, for war
times: Bakers bread, fresh every day
from the city, fresh beef, sugar, coffee,
(Rio) none Of. your Rye, occasionally
turnips and cabbage. The soldiers ap-
pear to enjoy their meals well, especial
ly those of us who have not had the op-
portunity, before, of partaking of the
luxuries, which have almost gone out of
use in our country. The duty here be-
ing heavy and more laborious than at
other points, and the men being on guard
greater part of the time, require good
substantial diet. There has been but
little shelling here since our arrival
a few are thrown almost every day, but
no accident has occurred. There was
pretty heavy shelling on Sullivan's Is
land last Friday. Some houses were
struck. On Sunday night last a vessel
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pHB YORxvlIIB gMQUIRBR. =

Klpatricd throughout, doubling him up
upon the main body. He has not taken q
great many prisoners, because the Yankees,
feeling that they deserved death, have refu.
sed 70 surrender. A very considerable
number have permanently leased planta-
tiops il the counties of Burke and Jeffer.
aon.-ANgusta Constisutionalist, I'd.
--LATEST TIp1gas OF SHERMAN.
The Savannah Republicans says: D.
The .Ahereabouts of Sherman's main
body has been satisfactorily ascertained,
and his movements indicate anything but
decision Of purpose as to his Destination
Without entering into particulars, wewould
simply ssy that the signs are that many
people Who have been unduly alarmed at
the idea of his taking them in his line of
march, will be agreeably disappointed.
Important movements are on foot to meet
him wherever he may 30, but these will be
developed at the proper time. Gen, ,Whee-
ler manages Kilpatriek with all ease, and
with less force has whipped and driven him
in every engagement. He has taken one
stand of eelors, which is evidence Of the
yigor with which be has pressed him. II.
The enemy remains in the vicinity of
Louisville. He moved very slowly ysster-
day. He is probably foraging in Jefferson
County, A. itafords him q pretty good sup
ply Of forage. Wheeler is Watching him
faithfully, and will keep the authorities ad-
yised Of his movements. .---AasHsta Regis
ter, la.
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~ TVs -.
Virginia.
FROM THE PETERSBURG FRONT.


The enemy haye at last commenced the
erection Of quarters for the winter, and are
pnshing them ahead With all possible "a.
pidity. These quarters extend from, q
point near the riyer around beyond the
Weldon Railroad, some, distance in the
rear Of. their Notifications. The wooded
country in THIS section has long since been
thinped ont BY. the demand for fires, and
the bnildipg Of winter anarters will no doubt
clean ont all the remaining mai timber Of any
Yalne.
Some fifteen or twenty deserters came in
to onr lines night before last, claiming the
protection offered them In the provisions Of
Order No. .65, which every one of them will
receive from the Government. They bring
no informatiop, except that thousands Of
their comrades are awaiting favorable op.
portppities- 70 follow them.
The picket firing night before last Was
more than usually heavy. This. confined
fringat night, which is kept up very rap
idly on the part of the enemy, is to prevent
,desertiops, from their ranks.
During the ycannopading which occurred
on portion Of the lines on Monday after
noon, several shells from the Yankee guns
entered the city, but did no damsge.-R-
ters1urg Express, 30h. - -.
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CoLDs.-Whena man begins to- cough,
as the result of common cold, it is the
effort Of nature herself attempting the cure,
which she will effect In her own time and
more effectually than any man can do, il
she is let alone and herinstinets cherished.
What are these instincts |? She abhors
food and Graves warmth. Hence, the mo.
ment q man is satisfied he has taken cold,
let him do three things: First, eat not an
atom; second, 60 to bed and cover up in
a warm room third, drink as much cold
water as.he wants, or as much hot herb
tea as be can, and 10 three cases out Of
four, he will be entirely well ia thiry.six
hours. Hall. ~ s1a{- - % 1'hszss
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Gen. Hoods Army.

4. N~r~Ns ~<SSS~ - e~~~N~Ss
General Hoods triumphant march from
Georgia, through North Alabama, into the
heart of Middle Tennessee, has had msgi-
cal effect upop the Tennesseeans.
The Richmond Cowier, of the Both ult.,
states that intelligence received from q
highly responsible source represents that
Hoods armyis in the finest spirits; have
an abundance Of supplies, and are eager to
see the spires Of Nashville. Several thou.
sand have been added to the army since it
had entered the State. Hood is now strong
enough to cope with any force which can
be brought against him. At last accounts
he was beyond Columbia, rapidly moving
towards Nashville. =. =
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wasErecked near Moultrie, and a heavy
fire was opened on it by the enemy
During Monday good many shells
were fred at Sullivan's Island. Some
men;yere wounded. On Tuesday night
two steamers run the blockade, they
were fred upon by the bloekaders, but
got Unsafe. ..-.is..s.
A fight occurred yesterday, near Po-
cotaligo. Yankee loss 500. Partieu-
lars not yet ascertained.
I will close. Excuse for thepresent.
Yours. DARBY.
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atsso From the Valley. - r,~t
RICHMOND, December 8! THE following
dispatah 8ssreceiyed. last. might: = 2g.H

RICHMOND December 8! THE following
dispatah #ssreceiysd last night: y ag.'
HEADQUARTERS, Dec. 2, 1854.
- General EARLY reports that Rosser with
Payne's and his own brigade, on the 9th
ult., encountered near Moorefsld small
party Of the enemy. He captured 40 pris-
ohers and one piece of artillery. On the
2sth, be surprised and captured Fort Kelly,
at New Creek, with four field pieces, four
siege guns, between 700 and 800 prisoners,
q large number of horses and mules, and
eight standef colors. He destroyed 200
wagons, and . quantity Of commissary
stones. He brought off the field pieces and
some wagons, spiked the siege guns and
destroyed the carriages. b. IT, h.
he also captured Piedmont, destroyed
all the government buildings, containing q
number of engines; burnt several bridges
and did considerable damage to the railroad.
Also, collected several head of cattle.
His less vas two killed and three wound
ed. i -'......a..
The bo!dness and energy exhibited by
Rosser, and the conduct of his men deserve
much praise. a.. ...,
(signed) R. E. LEE, General
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'T|'1' -
N,HIENMSS


IN response to the appeal made by tht
military authorities to the people Of Angus
ia aud in the vicinity, Mrs. G. 3 Hammond,
Of Beach Island, sent to Gen. Fry thirty.oue
negroes, eight mules, three horses and two
wagons, 70 be used in the construction Of the
defeness. -.
IA correspondent of the Tribune asserts
that guns are now Oh the gay toButler that
will throw shells into Richmond from the
batteries in fton. Of the 18th corps, distance
seven miles. -.
All the negro troops in Grants army
are to be united in one corps to be comman.
ded BY. g Gen Weaiatz'ell. @ -.
- Thomas with bis army has fallssn. back
to Franklin. This retrpgrade movement, ,is
supposed to- be made forsthe purpose of Sc.
curing 'reinforoements before eagagingin
a general battle with Hood, Nothing fur.
ther in regard 70 Hood Hoods movements. ven ~.
George D. Prentice, qf the Louisville
Journal, has arrived in Richmond, on a
visit to his son, by permission Of the Con.
Moderate authorities. 80 @-..
= The Bederals at Knorille are in great
dread of breckenridge; Gillian calls loudly
forbelp. Thsylexpect every night to find
the ragged rebels. s.hoyering around the town
at daylight. 49, re-. Il.
-.Gen. Nee Guslsu has been sppointed
chief engineer of the Morrisssnd Essex
canal, with salary of s25, 900 per anuum.
"a The Yankee papers say. should j. be
deemed proper to restore the Florida to
Brazilian waters as an act of Justice, she is
SO unseaworthy that she can be Of little use
to the Confederates until thoroughly repair.
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WELL DoNE.-We are informed that
Mrs. Mary Bslk and her two daughters,
living ON Beaver Dam Creek in Union
County, made, the past season by their own
work, 6pe hundred and forty bushels Corn,
besides Bheatse peas, oats, potatoes, 30.
Mrs. Belk is a widowland lost. her two sons
in the war, She is aged so years and her
daughters about 20 and "a years. Their
crop shows what may be done BY industry
and energy. Allhonor tothese noble women.
- Charlotte (M 1C) Democrat.
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From East Tennessee.

RICHMOND, November SO.-A special
dispatch to the Whig, from Messy Greek,
2Sth, via Jopssboro', Both, says Sherman
ordered every house in East Tennessee to
be burned and the country desolated. The
Union citizens held an indignation meeting
in Knoxville, of which they notified Sher-
man, but he refused to rescind the order.
This information is derived from Union
citizens from Knoxville. There is great
excitement among the people.
Current rumor says Cumberland Gap is
evacuted and the troops gone to Knoxville.