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The independent. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Kan.) 1860-1874, 1865-03-25
And it Shall be %.

A great many persons have made
themselves rich out of the war at the
expense Of the people and the govern
ment. Many of these have worked
their corruption in darkness. or under
the cover of well-laid schemes of dis
guise. to blind the eyes of the world
and the authorities. But this wicked
ness shall not prosper. Truth. justice
and right are eternal, and God is on
their side. Dishonesty. fraud and cor.
ruption are the children Of sin,and God
is against them.
They who have robbed the govern
ment; they Who have defraunded the
codntry; they who have planned
schemes Of dishonest plunder. may gain
their ends for time; but their i'll got
ten wealth will do them no good. 1t will
bs attended with Gods curse. Ureasi-
" will lie tbs head that is pillowed up
on the softest down. if that down was
procured a. the cost of honor. justice
and right; and soon by FIRE. by pesti-
lence. by murrain or some other yisi.
tation from the Ruler of this world, the
wrongfully accumulated peif will be
taken away or rendered curse.
Marx well what we say. Note the
men who have gathered together BY
crime or fraud, 'ud see if Heavens re-
tributions do not overtake them in some
form or other. Their children will die;
their hopes will fail; their evil deeds
will De exposed; shame and disgrace
will ove1take them. These. or some
other visi,ations from the hands of the
great Disposer of events will surely be
the portion Of these men,. "God is not
mocked. whatsoever man soweth,
shut shall be also reap"
Many individuals who have been fll-
ing their Golfers with gold or green.
backs obtained by wronging the govern
ment or some fellow being, will find
that every dollar will be 4 mark Of
disgrace,and that soon their names will
be by-word Of reproach. Thousands
will fnd this their fate before the iudg-
ments of Heaven cease to visit the land.
Some of these have planned and exe-
cuted their deeds in the secret cham.
bers: others in the darkness Of night:
others through the channels opened to
hem BY the trusts placed in their hands
ind keeping. But God saw it all, and
He will expose the hidden crimes. and
bow with shsme the guilty heads,
'.11eir sins viU find them oat." Haugh-
y heads will be brought low: pnrse-
proud vanity will come to shame, and
he quickly made fortunes will mel,
sway. and leave the possessors poor
md dispised. "Ths way Of the trans
,ressor is hard"
The independent. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Kan.) 1860-1874, 1865-03-25
The News.

Sherman is rep ,rted as marching or
in triumph. He has passed through
Fayetteville. destroying there the mos
extensive arsenal Of the South and inn.
merse stores. This is one of the arse
mails Thief Floyd, old Bucks Secy. ol
War, filed Wit. guns from the North
before the wa:. He has also taken pos
session Of Goldsboro. where it was
thought rie rebels would maks stand
but they did not. He and Scho6eld
have formed junction. aud the rebels
retreat before them like sheep. 1t seems
that they fear TO NEE, him in the field.
aad one army goes wherever it's leader
plsases to direct its movements. John
ston. it is reported. has formed q juno
ton with Bragg. and been heavily re-
-inforeed from Richmond, but does no,
yet make a s'and. We hope he may
never be able to bring his army into
battle.
Reports are rife concerning the evac-
ua6on Of Richmond and the despair of
the rebel lsaders-all very unreliable.
Mobile. it is said. was being aban.
doned at latest advices. Not reliable,
but may be true.
A rumor says JEFF. Davis has abdica-
ted aud Lee is Dictator-not ve,y pro-
bable. Also that Lee says it is too late
to arm the negroes. and that the Con.
federate cause is lost. This is the
merest rumor.
Sheridan's recent raid was tho most
damaging 10 the rebels Of any ,ha, has
yet taken place. The destruction of
the canal cut off the only channel Of
supplies for the rebel capital. and Rich
mond is bare Of provisions.
More rumors than news. but affairs
seem in prosperous condition. and the
rebellion near its end.
The independent. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Kan.) 1860-1874, 1865-03-25
Final Settlement.

NOTICE is hereby given to all creditors and
IN others interested in the estate Of Joseph
Garnet, deceased, that | intend TO make 6nal
settlement OF said estate nt the next regular term
Of the Probate Court sitting in and for Jefferson
County, Kansas, TO be begun and holden in o..
kaloosa, on Monday the 81 day Of April, A. ID.
1865 tsa W. &. HICKS.
236.lw S2,75 Adminssirator.
The independent. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Kan.) 1860-1874, 1865-03-25
Nels' Aarertisements.
Final Settlement,

NOTICE is hereby given to all creditors and
~ Others interested in the estate Of Finis X
Simmons, deceased, that l intend to make final
OF said estate AT the next regular term
Of the Probate Court sitting in and for Jefferson
kaoosa, on Monday the Sd day OF ApriI. A. d
1903: TIL IS. HODGES,
232.4w t275 Administrator de bonis non.
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Dissolution Notice.

NOTICE il hereby given, that the partnership
~ heretofore existing between the unders,gned
in the Mercantile business, under the name aad
style OF Cor T. ALLEN, was dissolved hy mptu.
alconsent on the 9th day Of March, 1855.
= ~ WIN. A. COY.
23S.3w ". N. ALLEN.
The independent. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Kan.) 1860-1874, 1865-03-25


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very beneficial results arising from the use OF this
valuable remedy, and has bean induced TO place
il before the public for the bene6t Of suffering hu-
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its soothing and quieting effect is astonishing.
DR.. Wilcox, an eminent physician, employed
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Nervous Affections. Weakness, Diseases OF the
Heart. Stomach and Bowels. Delicate Females
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To travellers IT IS Of inestmable value, where the
water is likely to vary in quality and tendency.
Persons in any part OF the country may adopt
it with the utmost confidence as timely. efiica-
ci0us restorative.
The independent. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Kan.) 1860-1874, 1865-03-25

~ We had fall of snow on Mon.
day night.
The independent. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Kan.) 1860-1874, 1865-03-25
RIVER PRICES.

The motto of "Live and Let Live" vii! govern
Us in "W dealings. sH.f
Call and see us before purchasing
elsewhere, at our new stand on the
south side Of the Public square, one
door west Of G. B. Carson Il Bros store.
927-tf COY BROTHERS.
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Look Here!
GROCERY STORE,

undersigned having quit the Saloon bu
l. sines has opened new
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1865-04-15
Valuable Farm for saIe

SITUATED in Cumberland, on the fore side road
poe, containing ninety acres The buildings there.
on cons suing OF large two stored House with 3D.
dulon-large arm, Carriage house. Wood hot co.
order. e~ - -
There is on the premi es a mineral spring, also
never ialiDg spring Of soft water carried by pipes
INTO ths mouse and seTviceabb for all purt oses .
Near the house is Orchard mt stly grated fruit
SAID iarm is located in one Of the finest spots an
tDe State, commanding view of the bay ana ls-
sort from n CITY, would be ore OF tne most desr-
able situations that could be seiec,eo ana a. tne
privilege or sea BATH ig, taeshore being well adapt
ed for such nurpcse. -, r..
knt IL. among the variety is good portion of
chestnut, wood sxceedinely scarce In this state,
Az Eor ~ rti, ulars inquire OTIS H COLI WORTHY
o2ExchaDge st Portland. mar3ldeodlm
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1865-04-15
ITALY,

In the military committee of the Chamber
OF Deputies, an amendment was introduced
with the object of effecting reconciliation be-
tween the Government and the Chamber, and
proposing the maximum strength of the army
at 10000 men. 1t was repealed by vote of
IL to 8. The Committee also rejected the
general military estimates and the navy esti-
mates.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1865-04-15

ACADEMY OF Music notwithstanding
the attractions elsewhere, Lancaster Hall was
pretty well filed last evening. The perform
ances went off admirably, and the side scenery
worked much better than it did on the first
Mr.. Brown, as usual was perfectly at home
in his presentations, and received heavy
many of the other actors.
This evening win be brought out Kotzebue's
popular play Of the StrGnger,-one of the
most thrilling and heart-touchiug dramas ever
represented on the stage. In this play Miss
Holmes will take the part of Mrs. Halter, and
Mr.. Tyrrell will personate the Stranger, while
Mr.. Murray will make his first appearance as
Peter-a character that will not fail to put the
house in good humor. Miss Holmes is an
actress of decided talent, and Miss Stone, who
sings sweetly, appears with songs not only in
this play, but also in the afterpiece, and is
sure to carry the house with her. Several OF
the gentlemen who take part in this play,
move upon the stage as though "to the man
ner born" In the afterpiece, Family Jars,
Mr.. Murray appears as Old DELPHI, and Miss
Stone as Liddy Lanegan.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1865-04-15

TAXING THE BACK TRAcK.-A grocer,
whose shop is in the vicinity of the Portland
. Company's Works, was rather free with his
tongue while the employees of that company
were firing salute on Monday in honor of
the surrender of Lee. He hoped ''the gun
would burst and kill every one employed in
firing it." Remarking npon the Latham af-
fair, on Tuesday, he said he SHOULD like to see
any id Yankees modest him." On being
told that the rebellion was crushed, he re-
marked he "didn't see it,"
Yesterday he was waited upon by the en-
ployees of the Portland Company, who obliged
him to retrac5 his remarks and salute the flag.
AS he claimed to owe no allegiance to our
government, they obliged him to take an oath
of allegiance. As he was SO short sighted that
he could not see the end of the rebellion, an
excellent opera glass, in the shape of pair of
large sheet iron spectacles, was manufactured
by the operatives, which they caused him to
put on, and then, through them, to read a por-
ton of the Declaration of Independence. His
"John Bullism" all vanished under the teach
ings of the men of the Portland Company's
Works.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1865-04-15
Probable Death of the
President.
Seward not Expected
to Survive. .
WAR DEPARTMENT,

Washington, April Is, 1901 M.
This evening at about $50 P. M, at Ford's
Theatre, the President while sitting in his
private box with Mrs. Lincoln, Mrs. Harris
and Major Rathburn, was shot by an assassin,
who suddenly entered the box and approached
behind the President, the assassin then leaped
upon the stage brandishing large dagger or
knife, and made his escape in the rear of the
theatre. The pistol ball entered the back of
the Presidents head and penetrated nearly
through the head, the wound is mortal.
The President has been insensible ever since
it was inflicted, and is now dying. About the
same hour an assassin, whether the same or
not, entered Mr.. Stewards apartment. and un-
der pretence of having a prescription, was
shown to the Secretary's sick chamber. The
assassin Immediately rushed to the bed and
inflicted two or three stabs on the throat
and two on the face. It is hoped the wounds
may not be mortal, but my apprehension is
that they will prove fatal. The nurse alarmed
Mr.. Frederick Seward, who was in an adjoin-
ing room, and fastened to the door of his IA
theirs room, when he met the assassin, who
inflicted upon him one or more dangerous
wounds. The recovery of Frederick Seward
is doubtful. 1t is not probable that the Pres-
dent will live through the night. 1870 o
Gen. Grant and wife were advertised to he
at the Theatre this evening, but he started for
Burlington at o'clock this evening.
At a Cabinet meeting, at which Gen. Grant
was present, the subject of the state of the
country and the prospect of speedy peace
was discussed. The President was very cheer
full and hopeful, and spoke very kindly of Gen.
Lee and others of the Confederacy, and of the
establishment of government in Virginia.
All the members of the Cabinet except Mr..
Seward, are now in attendance upon the Pres
ident have seen Mr.. Seward, but he and
Frederick were both unconcious.
(Signed) E. M. STANTON,
n Secretary of War.
WASHINGTON, April Is, 2.30 A. M.
The President is still alive, but his case is
absolutely hopeless.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1865-04-15

2fr. Editor:-The evening services of the
First Universalist Church, Congress Square,
are attended by many who do not make that
church their regular place of worship. This
we are very happy to see. While they are
there they are treated with Christian courte-
sy. But many of these visitors, as soon as the
sermon or lecture is finished, make push for
the door. and thus do all in their power to dis
turb the congregation, so much SO that the re-
naming service is almost wholly lost. The
service after the sermon is only about ten.
minutes; and, if they are not willing to re,
main for this short period, we question their
right to be there making a disturbance. We
welcome you there; but please remain until
the service is finished. Very often, while the
benediction is being pronounced, the aisles are
almost filed by people hurrying out. We
question the propriety of such conduct in
Christian church. 1t is bad enough for con-
cert or lecture room, but, in a church, it is
Indecent. A PARI sHoNER.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1865-04-15

4 REPoRr OF OvERsEERs OF THE Poor
The annual report of the Board of Overseers
| of the Poor and Aims House, and House o.
Correction, for the Municipal year ending
March 1865, has been published. It was
drawn up by Lewis B. Smith, Esq, and is a
document OF much interest to our citizens.
From 1t we learn that the number of inmates
of the Aims House and House of Correction,
February 2Sth, was 2l5--one less than at the
same time last year. There have been Az ad-
mltted during the year, and 1856 discharged;
30 run away; 3f died, and there were Ten
born on the premises, The average number
of inmates per month was 170-last year 185.
The number of families supplied out OF the
House was 229-being decrease of % from
the number of the previous year.
The farm and land connected with the De-
partment, including that on which the build.
ingss stand, contain los ga acres of which
Afty-one acres are under cultivation, and forty
acres used for pasture.
The brick yard has turned out 706,SOO
bricks during the year, of which 294 1914 were
sold at an average of $9.03 per NJ.
The number of able bodied men, inmates OF
the House the pass year, has been less by
fifty per cent. than at any time during the
past four years. tHt
The number of children at the House was
"a. The school is in full operation, and its
success appear to have met the most san
guine expectations of the Overseers.
The appropriation made at the commence
ment ofthe year, 1921 OO) for the Department
will be sufficient to meet all its expenses.
The value of articles raised and manuiac-
tured on the farm during the year, amounted
to 2,SO1.6I-exceeding that of the previous
year in the sum of 81 ,646.9l.
Rev. T. B. Ripley is now officiating as Chap
lain, in place ofRsv. Seth Martin, who re-
signed last December.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1865-04-15

WASHINGTON, April Is, 2.SO AM.
The President is still alive, but his case is
absolutely hopeless.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1865-04-15

BUSINESS SToPPED.-Yesterday the Pro
vost Marshal'S office was crowded with volun-
GERS and recruits, waiting to be passed, when
an order was received from Col. Littler say
ing ''The Secretary of War directs that you
discontinue the business of recruiting and
drafting in your district until further notice.
In compliance with this order, Capt. Dough
ty Immediately ''shut down." and the expec-
tants, who were anticipating their bounties,
were Obliged to leave without them. They
came too late. Some of them had enlisted
two or three days since, and had received a
furlough until Friday, but it made no differ
ence-they-could not bemustered in.
The boys who were mustered in last week
and this week, feel nicely. Those who en-
listed and wanted furloughs, have got them,
and longer furloughs than they wanted, as
they cannot now be mustered in, and, there
fore cannot receive the bounties.
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Religious Notices.


Religious notices twenty five words or less, tree
al excess of this amount will be charged ten cents
line, eight words constituting line. This rule
hereafter will be rigidly adhered to.-lPUB' PRESS
HB- Miss Sarah A Mutt medium of N. H.. will
lecture in Congress Hall, corner of Congress and
Elm streets, to to morrow afternoon and evening al
and "a clock
Free Con ference l0t O'CLOCK A. ID. Children's Pro.
gressiye Lyceum at L. M.
x7g~I he Washingtonian Soei, tv will hold a mee,.
ing SUNDAY Evenirg at s. Oft Hall, 1853 Congress
stieet, at O'Clock. The public are invited.
E1-Rev. L. C. Bolles will deliver the next lee.
ture Of his course on Preachers aud Preaching to-
eSening at O'Clock in tue new Church in
congress square Subject-Fd ward Paysop
Ia the forenoon at the usual hour there will be
speca Easter service and sermon.
- w Inc second sermon on B1nyan's Pilgrim 8
Frogress The gospel ii ustrated in the three char
Christian, Obstinate aud Pliable," by Rev.
vited
Ky There will be a Prayer Meeting at the
mission Chspsl, Deerings Bridge, on Sunday even
AAg' Services commencing at 81 O'Clock.
E- Rev. George FL. sepworth of Boston, will
preach at the First Parish Church Tomorrow.
G1-Mr. Benz amin A. Robis of Bangor Seminary,
Sa carsppa tomorrow.
Divine service and sermon may be expect
ed at st Luke Church tomorrow Sunday, Easter
Day att o'clock P. M.
T Tomorrow being Easter day. there will be
Commemorative Services at st. Stephens Church.
moreIng, afternoon, aud eveningat the usual hours
a Rev. G. 7. Flanders of N. H. will preach in
the Pearl Street Church tomorrow.
The co nmittee for letting pews will be in attend
anes this evening from u to O'Clock.
ER- Second Pa ish Church Lectures to Young
Men to morrow afternoon by the Pastor.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1865-04-15

crowd and military guard were found at
the door,and on entering it was also ascer-
tanned that the reports were based on truth.
Everybody there was so excited that scarce
ly an ineligible word could be gathered; but
the facts are substantially as follows: About
ten o'clock a man rang the bell, and the call
having been answered by coIored servant,
he said he had come from Dr.. Verdi, Secre-
tary Stewards family physician with pres
cripton, at the same time holding in his hand
small piece of paper, and saying in answer
to refusal, that he must see the Secretary as
ne was entrusted with particular directions
concerning the medicine. BE still insisted on
going up, although repeatedly informed that
no one could enter the chamber The man
then pushed the servant aside, and walked
heavily towards the Secretary's room, and was
then met by Mr.. Frederick Seward, of whom
he demanded to see the Secretary, making the
same representations which he did to the SER
want. 1.E & R4k
What further passed in the way Of colloquy
Is not known, but the man struck him on The
head with billy, severely ipjurlng the skull,
and telling him almost senseless. The assassin
then rushed into the chamber and attacked
Major Seward, paymaster q. S. Army, and Mr..
Hansell, a messenger of the State Department
and two male nurses, disabling them all. He
then rushed upon the Secretary, who was ly-
ing in bed in the same room, and inflicted
three stabs in the neck, but severing, 1t is
hoped, no arteries, though he bled profusely.
The assassin then rushed down stairs, mounted
his horse at the door, and rode off before an
alrrm could be sounded, and in the same man
ner as the assassin of the President 1t is be-
lieved that the injuries to the Secretary are
not fatal, nor those of either of the others, al
though both the Secretary and the Assistant
Secretary are very seriously injured.
Secretaries Stanton and Welles and other
prominent officers of the government called
at Secretary Stewards house to inquire into
his condition, and there heard of the assassin
alton of the President. They then proceeded
to the House where he was lying, exhibiting,
of course, intense anxiety and solicitude.
An immense crowd was gathered in front OF
the Presidents house, and strong guard was
also stationed there, many persons evidently
supposing he would be brought to his home.
The entire city to-nig& presents scene Of
wild excitement, accompanied by violent ex-
pressions of indignation and the profoundest
Many sped their way to the military author
tiles to have despatched mounted patrols
in every direction in order if possible, to ar
rest the assassins. The whole Metropolitan
police are likewise vigilant Tor the same pur-
pose.
The attacks both at the theatre, and at
Secretary Stewards house, took place at about
the same hour, Go o'clock; thus showing
preconcerted plan to assassinate these gentle
men. Some evidences of the guilt of the
party who attacked the President, are in the
possession of the police. y
Vice President johnson is in the city, and
his headquarters are guarded by troops.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1865-04-15
Pursu.t and Surrender af Lee.

NEW YORK. April IA.
The World has graphic account of the
pursuit and surrender of Lee. 1t appears that
the End and 9th corps came first upon Lees
rear, just west of Amelia Court House. The
army OF the James at the same time pressed
forward from the southeast. The 9th corps
came in between, and struck Ewell's corps,
and with Sheridan's cavalry captured the
commander and most of his forces. A mo-
ment before Ewell sent anote to Lee, urging
him to surrender. Our line now forming three
quarters of circle with east and south
around the rebel force, pressed on until Satur-
day evening. when Custar's and Merritt's cav
airy reached thes Appomatox Court House,
west Of the rebel army, and completing the
circle.
During Saturday night Lee thought he
could cut his way through, and reach Dan
vile, having encountered cavalry only at the
points selected for the enterprise. On Sunday
morning he made the attempt; but, in the
meantime, the 9th corps came up. and the
rebels received such shock that they were
thrown back, like horses, upon their launches,
which told them that at last all was over and
done. Negotiations for the surrender then
followed.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1865-04-15

DENrRIFICE.-We would call the attention
of the public to d. C. Kimball's I. x. L. Den
trihce, which he has recently brought in.
to notice, and which is pronounced by all
who have chemically examined it, as the best in
use. 1t is much finer and purer than any
similar powder. 1t is pleasant to the taste,
a sure remedy for diseased, spungy gums
and preservation of the teeth, giving then
a beautiful white polish tits in every re-
spect aeuperior.article, and should be in every
family. For sale at Crosman & Co.; d
T. Cummings 1913 Congress street; also at the
Doctors office, 1876 IL Middle street. Price
25 cents per box.