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The independent. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Kan.) 1860-1874, 1864-05-21
Summary Of News.

The great armies Of the Union and
the rebels are facing each other nea,
Spottsylvanis. where the 6nal struggle
will probably come of. Re-enforce-
ments are pouring in heavily on both
sides: but il the rebels have plenty ol
provisions. it seems 10 rs that delays
will accrue to their advantage more
than ours.
Beauregsrd is reported to have sue.
ceeded in getting into Richmond with
bis forces by circuitous route. Butler
has had another fight with the rebels. in
which be punished them considerably.
taking large number Of prisoners.
Gen. sigel has had fgh, in the
Shenandoah valley with greatly supe-
rior force Of the enemy. and been COM
PEELED to fall back with loss Of 6OC
killed and wounded. so prisoners and
pieces Of artillery. He saved all the
immense trains. to get which Was the
prime object Of the rebels. who were
commanded by Brsekinridge.
Sherman is steadily driving Johnston
before him. and reports every thing
working well. 1t strikes Us that while
Johnston is weakened 10 rec nforce Lee,
Sherman should push his columns for.
ward and crush him.
Gen. Canby supercedes Banks. Good.
II Banks were 10 remain in command
we fear the rebels would re- take New
Orleans.
Gen. .Thayer is reported at Fort Smith
with $4,000 men. What becomes Of
the army aud the country further south?
Are they given up to the rebels!
Bushwhackers are committing depre-
dations in Missouri. with their usual
acconipanimenis Of murder.
The Com. Jones. . wooden gun. boat,
while going up the James river with
forces for Butler. Vas blown up BY a
torpedo. and oil on board except about
10 or 30 were lost. The torpedo was
fred by an electric battery on land uni-
ted to the torpedo BY an insulated wire.
There are doubtless others Of the same
sort along the river.
The independent. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Kan.) 1860-1874, 1864-05-21

The Army Of the Potomac is divided
in four Army Corps. The Second Corps
is commanded by General Hancock.
and in il arc nearly all the Western
regiments that are 10 that army-from
Michigan. Indiana. Ohio Wisconsin and
Minnesota The Fifth Corps Is led by
General Warren. the Sixth BY General
Wright (lstsly BY S-dswick. and the
Ninth BY Burnside. Sheridan's cavalry
constitute nssrly corps Of 10000 men.
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HRaDQuAarERs Kansas MILlr1A ,
IOPRRx Mav Aah 10aI

HRaDQuAarERs Kansas MrllrIA.,
TOPEKA, May 9Th. 1884.
1: The following officers are announced On The
staff Of the Major General: '''s
Major r; A. eanale', Topeka, Assistant Quar-.
termaster General. ~s-'
Major Chsres Chadwick, Lswrenee, P yma..
ter General.
Msic. George 7. Robias,n, TOPEKA. Eueins =.
in. Chief.
Major John J. Insalls. Aichison, Judge Advo.
cate General.
Major Thomas White. Council Grove. ADD.
do Camp.
Major John a. kGker. Moncka. Linn Co.
Aidc-de Camp
Major Il. Stein. Lsavcnworth. Aiis.de Cum.
IL. Headquarters OF the District are estohIi.h.
I'd q, Topeka, Shawnee county.
III. All official communicatio.s should he "A.
dr. ssed 10 Assistant Aljusant Geners,, Topeka.
Kansas.
BY order Of Maj. Gen. DrIrxLkl.
JOHN T. NORTON,
V'sw Assist. Adjnisnt General.
The independent. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Kan.) 1860-1874, 1864-05-21

After the battle Of Friday The 9Th
inst. and the retreat of Lee on Satur.
day, Grant con,inued his advance to.
wards Richmond. To cover his resrea,
Lee ordered Till to attack our right:
bat tie assault was of short duration.
and the rebel army Was soon making its
way 10 the southeast. Grant followed
on Sunday. Some skirmishing during
the day. On Monday there was hard
6ght between Hancock and the rebels.
ard that night Lee again iell back. and
our forces took possession Of Spottsyl-
vsnia village. which gave us an advsnt-
age Of position. No mo:e very serious
The independent. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Kan.) 1860-1874, 1864-05-21
RIVER PRICES.

The mo,'oot 4Iive and lie, Live will govern
Us in our dcalings. s'e'
Call and SEQ rs before purchasing
elsewhere. Al the old Drug Store
Stand. North East Corner Of Jefferson
and Delaware Streets.
1851 COY& EVANS.
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Jim Lane Cowhided.

Jim Lane Cowhided.
The Washington correspondent oi
the Cincinnati Gazette, in letter to that
paper. says:
"Senator Jim Lane was the other day
attacked on the Avenue with cowhide
bya young girl whom he had sedaced.' y
We know the correspondent Of the
Gazette. J. w. Red. formerly editor Of
the Xeuia (O.) Mss. and his state
ments are implicitly reliable. But other
papers have published the same thing.
and the editor Of the Topeka Tribune
says that gentlemen from Kansas in
Washington At the time write that they
saw the affair. and one Of them speaks
of it in these words:
LANE got cowhided publicly in front
Of Willard's Hotel. few days since by
lady shs. be bad insulted, Senator
Sumner saw it DONE"
Other senator's and pubic men we're
also witnesses to the disgraeeful scene.
which every man in Kansas. who re-
CARDS the honor of our State. must feel
most kesnly. The Tribune adds:
"Scores of the citizens Of this State
who have visited Washington. when
asked. declare positively that during the
time he has represented this State 10 the
Senate. Gen. Lane has lived in tie most
uublushing Righteousness. That lewd
woman and disreputable females fire.
quently confront visitors in his private
par!ors. and seem much more familiar
and at home than gentlemen who call
upon business.
In common with every lover of the
fair fame Of our beautiful young State
we must say that the blush Of shame
nantes our face as - are told Of our
disgrace. and . feeling of indignation
most intense comes uppermost in our
hearts when We realize that such state
ments can bs made in truth. and while
none deny. yet he is chosen again 10
represent rs in national assembly"
The Washington correspondent, Of the
MY. Times. over eighteen months since,
thus summed up Lanes character
LANE ia.a politician witbou, priuci.
pie. . libertiue without shame, and q
murderer without remorse."
Now. here are facts and opinions
which are before the world. The facts
SHOW Lane 10 be one OF the vilest and
most polluted Of human beings; the
opinions are the estimate placed upon
this vile being by the world.
With this record before him. where
is there an honorable man in Kansas
who will stand up for Lane? We know
il has been custom for the friends of
that corrupt and c9rrupting individual
10 apologize for and excuse bis crimes,
on the plea that I'll public men we're
guilty Of similar acts. We have heard
men Who professed even to be Chris
tians do this !! But where is the man
so destitute Of principle as to ex,enuate
The infsny Of wretch who has been
publicly eowhided Tor one Of the black
est and most devilish crimes known 10
men! Is there a genuine Christian in
the State who will do this? Nay. ver-
ily. not one!
Our State is again dissraeed in her
Senator. as she has been before; now le,
every citizen OF Kansas who loves his
State and has any regard for her honor,
isbuks the ungrateful demagogue who
has thus brouyh, shame upon as. upon
his srieads. his family. and society: and
coosigu the lechsrous wretch to his
meriied sink cf degradation anil de-
basement.
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NO, l4l SHAWNEE STREET.
sl-em EAvENwoRTH. KAN.
General Order No. 9.
ueADQuARrERs STATE OF KAxsAa !
Adjutant Generals OfIics,
T0DRYa NJ "a loaA

AdJntant 6fuerat's Of6ce,
: TofxxA. May "a, 1854.
]: The resignation Of Col. Guilfom Dsdlss q
Adjuiant General Of this Stats having been se.
cep'ed BY special order Of this date fhs Con-
expressing bis cordial appreciation Of the skilIfsL
energetic ant successful manner in which the
arduous and eomplicafed duties Of thss rssuoo, ,
sble otiice have bsen performed since bis incum-
bency. From nothing, be has bFuueht The Once
70 state Of perfection highly eredinbEe 10 him.
self, and advantageous TO the Stase. In HE 70.
tirement be will carry with hin ths beat wehea
at heart. =
II. G. K Holiday is hereby sppo;nssi Adia.
tant Gencsal, with the rank oi Celouel, sScs Dad.
ley, retixned. All Communications wiz b id.
''s'''' 70 a." 's'''ani'E fEEos. CARNEY.
l93.4w Commander. in Chief
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BROWN & BRO.

Have removed their Drug Store 10
the corner Of Shawnee 4 9th s,s.. oppo-
site the Mansion House. Leavenworth,
and have on hasd a full suppl Of Med
icines. Fine Perfumery. Brushes of all
kincs. and every thing pertaining to the
Drug trade. 189-tf.
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sheridan's Raid.

The following is the official account
Of the brillian, dem ,nstra,iou Of Sheri.
The independent. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Kan.) 1860-1874, 1864-05-21
FlSA'S
LAMP.HEATING APPARATUS
Bo;l;ng-Ftying-Sssring-!Ss.eping
WITH TIE ylAxE wHloa IIoHrs rur ,oos

WITH TIE SLANE wHioa LIGHTS TEE loox.
~ me eamc Of 2 common lamp, At the cost Of .
cents worth Of oil, very comfortable bresk fast
can be eooked.-k. r. TSitsss. >,
Simple in construction, easily kept In order, rsa.
hand.-DvsS8isf's Civesi.s.
Fiah': Lamp is one Of tho most popular novelties
Of the day the utility Of Il 10 unQnestio onsble
ayrest saving 10 made 10 heating and cooking small
many psrsons, which Is actually done on the ambu-
.11sviess.
For family uss, hospital, tent, barr,ek, pienies,
ashies, sar.ery' Or sick room, II h an ariieie Of
JsurssI II HssifA.
I have tried the apparatus. and INV wife and I
proclaim the same most valuable and iuIlspensa.
bio article, snd We now wonder how We could have
20 long done without it.-Ed. Coal OIL Cirssier
shos notice Ter nussry and general household Dur.
poses- One important point Is tho saving in co.,
over coal sses.-% y E'ss'ss Pest.
....oO....
Prices from Two to Six Dollars.
Capacity from One 10 Four Quarts.
Three Art;cles Cooked at One T;me
With One Burner.
Arranged for Kerosene or Coal Oh. or G.,.
Descriptive Pamphetof 30 pages furnished ersti,
We have slso
The Union Attachment,
Price. so Cents.
To be attached TO Common Kerosene Lar.p or
0ss Burner, by which Water may bs Boiled. and
FOod ccoksd; also arranged to sup ori shaa:e.
Every Family Needs One
WM d. RUSSELL Agent.
No co6 PcarI st View York
Aokvrs WAxTrp.
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Bonnets. Trimmed and made to order,
Straw Goods. Flowers. Ribbons. Trim
mings. En:br"ideries. Hair Nets. Head
Dresses. Hosiery. Gloves. Skirts, No
tions. Gents Furnishing Goods. Man
tilIas. CIoaks. Willow Ware. &c. DC.
189itf
The Portland daily press., 1864-06-03

take the loaves only and leave the fishes for
the opposing wing. This was the only ques-
tiou at issue-the only question settled.
But though the convention enunciated no
formal platform and passed no resolutions, we
are not left in the dark in relation to its status
Its acts show its character. 1t unanimously
elected men to represent it at Chicago, OPEN
ly, avowedly, and uncompromisingly opposed
to the subjugation of the rebellion, opposed
to maintaining the authority of the Govern
ment by force of arms, opposed to meeting Sc
cession and armed treason by military power,
and who deny the right Of the government to
do so, and who are inqualifedly in favor Of
submission to rebel terms of peacewhich new
er have been, never win be offered by them ex
cept upon the basis Of disunion, or of the sub
mission Of the free North,-two-th thirds of the
nation-to the rule and control Of contemp-
tible minority of few hundred thousand
Shareholders, -whippers, and traflickers
in human blood and sinews.
This is not all: this Convention invited to-
speak upon its platform and applauded the
utterances Of member who openly declared
himself for diriSion of our natl onat terri
tory, with free trade between the North and
South; who said he was for peace, and that
the way to peace was diSunion! Such SEN
timent this convention applauded, aud thus
made it resolution No. /, and incorporated it
into its platform.
More than this: the convention fully, unre-
servedly, and Enthusiastically endorsed +. o. );
Smith, and his unblushing treason, and cheer
ed him to the echo when he declared for peace
as the one thing needed, the one thing to be
desired, the one thing to be welcomed, no
matter from what quarter, or in what shape,
or on what terms it might approach usl We
insist that the disunion speeches of DIR. Mann
and +. o. J. Smith were accepted by the con-
vention as its platform of principles, aud for
the record made by those malcontents did the
convention make itself responsible.
The Portland daily press., 1864-06-03
Grant and Sherman.

ALI eyes are turned upon the movements Of
these Generals. Sherman is triumphantly
vending his way to Atlanta, the centre and
heart of rebeldom. He now occupies Marietta
on the Western and Atlantic railroad, only
twenty miles from Atlanta. Marietta is the
capital Of Cobb County, Ga, and is surroun-
ded by excellent farming lands. 1t is pleas
ant location, but Sherman will not tarry long,
for such is not his habit. When he moved
from Kingston, he flanked Johnston out of
his strong position at Altoona, thus success
fully performing an important fanking ope-
ration. We have quite fancy for such move
ments because they save life and ensure VIC
tory.
Grant too has been very successful in these
operations since he emerged from the "Wil-
derness," and Lee has found that much of his
labor on entertainments and fortifcatlons has
been worse than useless. Grant steers by
them and presses ON towards his objective
point, the nest Of traitors, which we hope
and trust he will capture ere many days shall
have passed. He is evidently intending to
beard the lion in his own den.
His army is now within a few miles of
Richmond. Whether Lee will retire within
the fertihcations that surround this rebel cap
ital, make stand outside and try his luck in
genuine battle or trust to the Danvile, and
Petersburg roads on the south for avenues OF
escape. But We may soon hear that the cav
airy of Sheridan, and perhaps the forces of
Butler and Hunter, have descended upon
these railway communications and destroyed
them. Lees army now may be considered
only as garrison of a beleaguered city. We
believe Grant knows exactly what he is about.
: In his earlier life he was good at tho game Of
drafts, and was always unwilling to quit until
he had conquered his antagonist. he has ev-
identity got Lee into close quarters, and
whether the fortunes of war will bring him
safely out time will show. In common with
our readers we feel much anxiety upon the
subject, for war is an uncertain business, and
the fairest prospects are sometimes blighted.
But we believe the dawn of better dsy IL
upon us, and our hope of soon ending this re-
bellion is strong.
The Portland daily press., 1864-06-03
Musical and Dramatic Gossip.

Adelina Patti, the American prima donna,
continues to be the leading attraction at the
Paris Italian opera house. In "Fausto she
gives quite new rendering to the part Of
Marguerite, interpreting the character as
gay and lively girl rather than as the plain
tive, melancholy creature represented by
most singers who have assumed the role.
Carlotta and Adelina Patti, Nantier Didiee.
Tamberlik and RoRconi, and William Vincent
Wallace are among the latest musical arrivals
in London.
The Court Theatre al Munich has been
reopened for the first time since the death
OF the late king Of Bavaria, with Mezart's
Titus" The entire audience were dressed in
mourning.
Boildeus opera "La Dame Blanchep has
been given in Paris one thousand times: and
one OF the female chorus singers who had
taken part in every one of these thousand
representations, has lately been rewarded for
her faithfulness with pension of one thousand
francs.
new opera house is to be built at the wa
tering place OF Monaco, on the Mediterranean
for the poorer classes, the rates Of admission
not to exceed four cents.
Two theological students have written an
opera called Fleurette, which has been sue.
cessfully produced at Strasburg. Student
Wessler wrote the music and Student Felriel
the words.
The opera Merry Wives of Windsor is
now the leading attraction in London. It was
first produced in Germany in lS49. The COM
poser, Nicolai, unlike Meyerbeer, made no
money by his compositions, and died in ls4e
comparatively poor.
madame Garcia, the mother Of the famous
Mailbran, died at Brussels last month, aged
eighty.
According to the Paris Temps, NJ. Meyer
beer left fortune estimated at e40OO0O.
AT the different thea res at Turin the
reigning operas at latest dates were Arnaldo.
Maria di Rohau, Linda and Somnambula.
Cortesi, once so popular in this country in
Sgfo and Poliuto, has left the stage. and ia
residing at Caracas, at which place her hus.
band is Italian consul.
Signor Brignoli is making a farewell tour
IN America, and sings in this city next Mon
day and Tuesday evenings. Adelaide Phil
lips will appear at the same time, also Susini
aud Mancusi. The musical stars are floating
abont to enliven the world.
1t is said that Mile Adelina Patti il IN
marry her brother-in-law, NJ. Strakosch.
Stigelli, the tenor, is meeting with great
success In Rome.
The Portland daily press., 1864-06-03
Hon. Bion Bradbury.

1t was reported last winter that Mr.. Brad
bury had taken very decided Union ground,
and was unqualified in his support of the
Government in its conflict with treason; so
much so that the copperheads who had pre-
viously supported him for Governor were
sorely exasperated. In view of such areport
we were somewhat surprised to find Mr.. Il. at
the late democratic convention as delegate
from Eastport. When the committee of one
from each county reported John w. Dana and
Gorham L. Boynton as two of the Delegates
at large to the Chicago Convention, and it
was stated that the list had been unanimously
agreed to by the committee - Mr.. Bradbury
being one of the communicative felt sure the
report to which we have referred must have
been without foundation, for we could not
conceive of any real friend of the Union con-
senting, under any circumstances, to be rep
resented by such outspoken and notorious ad-
vocates of peace-on-any-terms, and opponents
of the war even for the purpose of crushing
out causeless rebellion.
We learn, however, on authority Of an un-
questioned character, that when the question
was to be taken on electing the delegates by
reclamation, and those in favor were request
ed TO rise, Mr.. Bradbury-who was standing
sat down. and as he did so he remarked TO a
gentleman well known to him TO be member
Of the Union party, that under no considera-
tons would he ever vote for such ticket,
containing as ii did the names of individuals
notorious for their opposition to the war and
its vigorous prosecution. 1t seems, therefore,
that Mr.. B. was misrepresented by the report
of the committee, or else he must have alb
sented himself from its councils when the list
of delegates was agreed to.
As we have referred to Mr.. Bradbury sew
eral times in our notices Of the convention,
we have deemed this statement no more than
an act of justice to him. He would appear
more consistent, however, if he would aban-
don party now welded to disloyalty, and
make his voice and his acts unequivocal on
the Union side. He was Douglas man, and
even now processes to revere the name of the
Little Giant" Let him therefore consider
Mr.. Douglas last dying declaration to his
countrymen; that there are and can be but
two parties, patriots and traitors those who
stand by and sustain the United States Gov
ernment and those who oppose 1t. There can
be no neutrality, no middle ground in this
great struggle.
The Portland daily press., 1864-06-03
From the Red River Exuedition.

Intelligence has been received from the
10Th Regiment giving full history OF affairs
on the Red river aud at Alexandria, from the
last of April to May 18th, when the town was
evacuated. The regiment was employed in
cutting trees and timber to build the great
dam which was completed in about twelve
days, and the fleet released from the shoals
Chambers band came up May Sd, the
steamer was fired into and one man killed,
and another wounded. The next day the riv-
er was completely blockaded, and transport
with the l20th Ohio regiment going up, was
destroyed and most of the men taken pris-
oners. steamer going down was captured
with the mail
The march from Alexandria to Semmes-
port was made in four days without much op-
position from the rebels. They withdrew
their batteries from the river and fed at the
approach eff the Union army, Gen Grover in
front. There was skirmish at Marshvie
May Goth, with little loss to US. The troops
arrived at Semmesport the 18th, and at MOI
ganzia bend the 22d, when they found large
mail Seven members of the regiment we've
buried at Alexandria. 1t was rather sickH
and large number of the sick and feble
were taken away in the transports. The BAT
TALON or two companies of the Me. tenth, join
ed them before leaving Alexandria. They
were paid on the Sd inst. for January and
February.
Gen Banks was very popular among his
own men. The building of the dam, and SAL
walton of the fleet and army, are aseribed 10 |
his indomitable energy and perseverance.
The idea was formed by 1t. Col. Bailey, a
Wisconsin river driver, but the execution ard
success, were due to Gen. Banks, who put On F
the men in vast numbers. mingling with then.
working laboriously himself, and cheering
them on.
1t Is added May %: "Vicksburg is an.
nounced as the Headquarters of our Corps
to be supplied from down the river this Sum-
ner AT all events the prospect Of less march
ing is very good. II we stay here or move
further up, we may soon lose sight of New
Orleans as base'