The independent. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Kan.) 1860-1874, 1865-01-07

W iiOo uhi, auu WIN 1908 ssa He~e
watched the troops under Hazsn. a.
they moved steadily forward to the
assault. The rebel fire was quite fierce,
but in few minutes our BOYS were or
the parapet, over the works and ia
possession Of The fort. Down came
the rebel Iag. and up went the stripes
and stars, "Grand, grand J" exclaimed
Sherman.a as the men moved up without
a waver au / scaled the works.
The steamer Morning. S:ar was cap
,ured by guerrillas at Lewisburg. some
days ago. The passengers robbed and
two Federal soldiers killed. One ol
them begged for his life after being
wounded, but the rebel captain placed
his pistol 10 his fol ehead and shot hin.
dead. The other jumped overheard
and was shot in the river. The villains
obtained $4,000 and some other valu-
allies. but did not get the safe and ex
press goods. Al Have sville. ky. they
left, proposing TO burn the vessel. but
the crew succeeded in getting her away
in time to save her
The bad condition Of the roads has
prevented Thomas from making head
way against Hood as he otherwise
would have done.
The Kansas boys in the 6gh. at NASH
vile displayed their usual gsllan,ly
They win praise on every battlefield
where they meet the foe.
The rebel papers are asking !or Lee
10 be made Dictator. thus putting him
over JeT-Davis. They are becomin g
desperate.
F. p. Blair aud Montgomery Blair.
his son. went as far as Grants head
quarters towards Richmond, on some
mission TO the rebel capital. but the
general did no; give them pass and
they returned. a1 90 81
Gold has taken another shoot up; i,
was 234 on Wednesday.
Sherman is active. and will soon be
heard from in the field. Possibly Char
lesion viii be attacked. The rebels ex,
peci it, and are busily engaged in forti-
flying for defense.
The steamer Matte Stephens was
recently captured by guerriIlas l2 miles
above Baton Rouge. and the passengers
robbed Of $500; some whisky and an
officers watch were taken, and the
robbers .Len left.
A recen, public meeting in Savan-
nab, called by the Mayor. passed the
iciioHinS resolutions:
lsi. Tbat We accep, The positive sur
render Of the city. aud in the langusg,
of the Presiden. Of the United States.
seek to have peace by laying down our
arms and submitting 10 the National
authorizes, under the constitution, leay
ing all questions which remain to be
adjusted by the peaceful means Of Le-
cisla,ire conference Of the States.
2 That laying aside all differences
and burying bygones We. will use our
bes, endeavors to bring back The pros
perity and commerce We once enjoy ed
3. We do not put ourselves IN the
position Of conquered ely, asking
terms Of a conquesor. but claim ne i'm
muniiy and privileges contained in the
proc'amrlious and messages Of the Pre-.
sideni. and all legislation in Congress
in reference to "A people situated as we
are. ~ e,a an
4th. That We ask the Governor to
call a Convention Of the people TO say
whether we wish the war 10 continue.
9Th. That il is the. unanimous desire
Of all present tha. Gen. Geary be con.
,inued as military commander of this
post. and TIA. for his ubanity and kind,
mes he is entitled 10 our thanks.
The latest from all points is favorable
Deserters from the rebel army have
taken possession Of the mountains o
western NOrh Carolina, expelled the
rebel population. and defy jeff. Davis
They are strong.
The rebel salt works at Saltyi;le Va.
were destroyed by our forces. and lheil
lead works at Wy,beviile. also. Tn.
destruction Of these works was rs grea
loss 10 them as the defeat Of one O
their armies.
Thomas is still in quest of Hood.
BY sudden dash under cover oi
darkness. the rebels captured few o
our men. killed two anil wounded three,
in picket line before Richmond.