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White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-05-16

. IMPORTANT TO EMGRANrs.-Captain
H. E. Maynadier, of the United States
Army, passed up, this week. on the
West Wind. to organize his Protective
party at Omaha City. His party will
leave Omaha by the lst Of June, and vi i'll
be fully armed and equipped. SO as to
protect emigrsnts to Oregon and Cali.
fornis by the time they have reached the
dangerous parts of the road. Emigrants
can start from any point on the river,
and will be overtaken BY Captain May
uadier. who will explain fully the inten.
tons Of the Govern msnt. and the plans
devised for carrying out it's benefcent
provisions.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-05-16

Coon JokE.-Jef. Davis. Stephens 4
Co.. with their infamous followers, ar
raging themselves against the Constitu'
ton. endeavoriug to break down the
Government, Constitution and all. and
at the same time iupuden,ly whining
about the unconstitutionality Of Lincoln q
undertaking to whip them into Law. or.
der and decency They deserve the pre-
MUM for the best joke Of the season.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-05-16

! r. 1t is suggested that Gen. Tom
Thumb. in the present war. Be rendered
the command of = regiment Of Minute
Men.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-05-16

~ The Topeka correspondent Of the
Lsavsnworth Conservative intimates that
the Legislature is Matching up some
scheme to locate the Capital permanent.
ly at Topeka. without submitting the
question to vote Of the people. We
do not doubt the will Of . majority Of
the members to do anything rascally !;
bat this thing can't Be done. The Con.
stitution expressly obligstss the Legisla-
ture to submit the question to . vote Of
tbe people. at . general election, and de-
slares that the place having . majority
Of al the votes cast. shall be the perma.
nent Seat of Government.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-05-16

~ When Quseks and qnsck uedi.
oinss 30 abound. people shsuld be care.
fol to use only remedies Of established
reputation. Dent experiment on your.
selves. but tske those preparations which
have proved themselves capable Of chr.
ing. and remember always that Curtis
Aamaluks Linimsnt has entitled itself to
IN snviabls reputation. No other medi-
cine is so speedy in relieving the afaict.
cd, in all those cases for which it is re-
commended. This is also true of his
Compound Syrup Of Ssssafrss. 1t has
never failed to give entire satisfaction in
cases where it has been properly admin.
istsred. See advertisement.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-05-16

" PALERMo.-A correspondent at Paler
mo. in this County. assures us that th'
military spirit pervades that community
and that they are all sound on the Unior
question. The Marion Guards" (Ri.
aes) are now being organized. The roll
already contains u names. and the mum.
Der was expected to reach 100 in q few
days. The following are the officers
chosen: Joseph Randolph. Captain; S.
s. Smith. First Lieutenant; w. H. Han.
son. Second Lieutenant james Smith,
Third Lieutenant. Mr.. Randolph will
make q capital officer. He did good
service in the Kansas wars.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-05-16

, ~ Within . week past. We have re-
ceived sboct ono and hal: Leavcnworth
Conservatives - or three half sheets.
Forget how . whole one looks. For
two weeks. We have received no Nebrss-
ka papers. except the Omaha Republican.
The paper crop must Be failing.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-05-16

o~ We learn that . psper is shortly
to bs started at Hiawsths. BY . gentle
man named Parker. The material Of
the late Troy Dispatch has been purchas.
ed and removed to Hiawaths for that
purpose.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-05-16
LRaIsLAT1vE SKETCHES.

As we promised last week. we now
give the first instslment of Legislative
Sketches. furnished BY an able delinea-
tor, who, it will be borne in mind. is
present at the Capital, and obtained the
great bulk of the material composing the
Biographies. from the subjects them.
selves. Without farther preface. we sub.
NIT the pictures -
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-05-16

Senator from Nemaha, lisa Frenchman, and was
born in Paris. During the Reign of Terror. he
vas seized BY order Of Robespierre. and thrown
into the Bastile. During his imprisonment, he
exercised his ingenuity In constructing watch,
which was an improvement upon anything pre-
viously gotten up. Subsequently, the time piece
had tremendous popularity, and il yet bsars
the name Of the inventor" Lappin" watch. or
Lapine," as the French call it. NOES. LAD.
pin vas one day taken from prison to the seal.
fold. to be guillotined; but BY some unaccount-
able mistake. the executioner placed his own
neck under the axe, and was beheaded While
the immense crowd Of spectators stood appalled,,
Lappin bounded from the scafold and mingled
with the throns. For three months diligeut
search vas made for him, and every hour of
that time could be heard in all parts of Paris
the question, Have you seen SAINT" The
question became 60 popular. that it was after.
wards adopted as . uatch-vord in political
revolution in this country. Lappin sluded an
search, and escaped to America. where for a
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Tenn. few days since. Tbs speech
was received with great applause.
The Maryland Legislature. last even
ing, voted unanimously against calling
Convention.
A Northern gentleman from Richmond
reports that large numbers OF troops arc
pouring in from the South. Nearly
1000 men are manufacturing arms. They
have provisions enough for two years.
sud plenty of ammunition except per-
cussion caps. Several persons srs now
in Northern cities trying to get . supply.
The Richmond Enquirer says that tne
North Csrolins Legislature organized On
Wednesday. and . bill calling eonven-
tion Of the people. unanimously passed.
An election 10 to Be held for delsgaie On
the 18th. snd the convention Will Assem-
bic on the 10th.
The Herald says the Confedsraee s'ooPs
will b Withdrawn from PensseoIs sno
marched North.
Ths Govsrnmsst hes positive ipforms.
tion that only foar shossssd nss sss y
EIavpsras Ferry, ard the place 60 %
sasiiy tsksa By 30o0 wsli armed ne,
and park Of srsilIsry. Il y PsoposyH
10 do il With the cooperation Of P'cnsy:
vaaia TROOPS froa shs stbes side.
Ths Ti1ss' dispstch ssys that oras"
Aavs bsss rsesivsd fsoA ths W@ ~
psrtsuspe to pot Cairo IN the bs.e uiias-
..-ru :. s...s .k>.A ~ &Afuf0oy
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custody at the depot here. but was dis
charged BY Mayor Henry. he having NO
charge against him.
The Tribune's correspondence TO-DAY
states that the Government has certain
advices that there are between 80. 900
and $4,000 troops in the vicinity Of
Fairfax Cont House. Va, and that with.
in two days march Of Richmond there are
ct least 5000 men avsilabls, whose de-
sire and expectation is. soon to be Quar-
tered in Washington.
A gentleman who was at Gen. Butler's
camp this morning. says there is battery
planted on the other side Of Pstspseo
river. which can rake him ef3ectusllv.
He ct once informed General Butler Of &
who at ones made preparations to take
it.
Brigadier General Locke, COMMANDING
the military forces and defencss on ~
Potomac border Of Va. ssys Gensral
Rngglss has taken up bis quarters :.
Fredericksbufg. n"
General Locke IL to take . posi,ie. :,
trout OF Washington in eonsection with
Ehs commanding officer 1t Hsrpsrs Par
y on his leit. aud thus cover and dsfsnd |
lhe Potomac border against invasioa fro. |
'hs North. He adds that the Capitsl
'as never been Threatened By virsinia, i |
. not now Threatened. Il il bsyoad asd
,ufs'de the limits ef The free and sever.
''en otais OF Virginia. Tbs North has
'ot oPcaly. and according TO the usses
y c'v'i'ssd nations. declared war On %.
nd ws make no wsr On them. bot sboeld
hs soil or tho grave cf Washipeson BE-
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-06-19
News by Mail.

Alexandria, June l8.-The train which went
to tho relief of the Ohio troops containing the
LIST and "a Connecticut regiments, proceeded to
a point four miles this side of Vienna. where
they met the remnant of the Ohio troops at 4
o'clock this morning. 1t appears after the on
CINE lett last night, nineteen rounds were fred ::
the rebels made no further demonstration and
tho Ohio companies retired.
New York June l9.-Col Hunters Sd Cav.
airy were ordered over to Vienna last night
Our plckets and outposts generally fell back
last night. Probably no further attempts will
be made to extend railroad communications and
telegrapbic lines along the Loudon and Hamp-
SHIRE Railroad, until the Federal troops are
strengthened BY large reinforcement
General Scott has ordered the regulars and
several regiments of General Patterson's Divis-
ion to Washington Immediately. The remain
der will occupy Harpers Ferry. More troop.
will be concentrated at Baltimore Major Her
man gives his opinion that the rebels are leaving
their posi- ion at Manassas junction.
Prizes CApruRED.- Washington June l8-
Captain Budd, commanding the g R.solute."
has arrived here, bringing as a prize the schoon-
er Btuna V'ste, seized in St. Mary river. He
captured two other vessels, viz the schooner
Dachelor, and the sloop FL, Day
The former had disregarded warning given
several days ago and deceived Captain Rowan
by false statements, and was found on tbe
Maryland sIdo of the river, opposite Matthias
Point, at place where it was convenient for
crossing. She belongs to the same owner
Captain Budd has detained it for use at Nan
Jemoy, where just such Il vessel is needed to
watch the vicinity where abe was taken Tho
fesolufe Is rendering efficient service as a Poto-
mac scout.
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DING, DONG, BELL.--John Bel, poor, wretchcd
John Bell, tho John Bell uf " the-Union-the-
Constitut ioniand the en- forcement Of the-l -
memory. said at Knoxville. Tenn, the 9th in,
slant
For himself he had taken his position. The
moose was probably around his neck, but no was
frank to declare himself u rebel I! He had coun-
seed resistance to the invasive policy of the
Federal Government, and that made him reb-
ell; and if there was any punishment to follow
it, he was willing to incur 1.-The did not seek
to cvade either the charge or the responsibility
Good bye, John Bell, and when you feel the
halter draw, be 80 good as to remember that
you were once in favor OF the enforcement of
the laws"
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STILL ANOTHER FIGHT !
~, 600 Rebels near Cairo!
ALL ANXIOUSFOR A FIGHT

ST. LOUIS, June Is.
A dispatch to the Democrat from Jefferson
City says citizen just arrived there in skif,
from six miles below Bonneville, bringing the
news that Gen. Lyon had attacked and com
plecy routed the State forces there, killing
800, and taking 600 prisoners. Price is among
the mortally wounded The Federal troops
lost II. Full confidence is not placed in this
report.
The Democrat learns from Lexington that
yesterday eve. as the advance guard of Capt.
Prices cavalry were moving along the read,
four miles from Independence, they suddenly
came upon body of State troops stationed on
the top of the hill, with cannon, commanding
the road. The cavalry fred on the troops,
who returned the fire killing three of our
troops; four Of the rebels are reported to have
been killed among whom was CAPITA in Hollo-
way, in command of the troops There was
no pursuit by the cavalry. About 80 rebels
attacked small number of CUR troops who'
were guarding the Dardence Greek bridge on
the Missouri road, near St. Charles, but were
repulsed .
WASHINGTON, June Is.
1t has been ascertained that there are about
$4,000 troops at Manassas junction bordering
on starvation. The Rebels pressed every thing
into their service that could in any way be
useful, and persons obec.ing had their prop
erty confscated and were compelled to flee
JEFF. Davis was at Manassas junction Yesterday
ALEXANDRIA, June Is.
train from Vienna at4 BORN. has arrived.
All quiet at that point. There were 5000 Fed
cral forces, including Rawsons battery, in the
vicinity.
CHICAGO, June Is.
A person from Mobile and Memphis states
that the number of rebel troops cncamred be-
tween Vicksburg and Cairo is $4,000. They are
well armed, and have u large number of Dahl
gren guns at Memphis. There are 100000
Belgian muskets which had not been unlocked
when he left.
The Rebels were eager to march on Cairo, or
any where else where they can fight the Fcderal
troops, who they think they can easily whip.
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Very Latest by Telegraph
4 O'CLOCK, p. nj.
MORE ABOUT THE VEEN NA
affair.".
Is KILLED g. WOUNDED
1000 AGAINST 200.
speeci, of Secretary Cameron,
NO STEPS BACKWARD.
War to be Waged until War is Unnecessary
E,ncute ian Washington.
O STEPS BACKWARD.
War to be Waged until War is Unnecessary
E,aacute ian Washington.


w ASHINGTON, June IL.
AT the masked battery affair at Vienna, night
before last, the enemy, it has been clearly as
certained was fully 1000 strong. The dotach-
ment of the Ohio Regiment numbered less than
200 men
A dispatch to Secretary Seward last night
says that rs Federal soldiers were killed and
wounded. Another account this morning says
that 80 were killed or wounded. Two died
yesterday.
The dead and wounded have been brought in
some to Alexandria, and some to this city
The cannon used by the Rebels were six-pound
rihed. Four thousand Government troops moved
from Vienna yesterday.
At the St. Andrew Scotcl. Celebration last
night Secretary Cameron made speech. lie
sad-we have now in the feel a quarter of i
million soldiers for the defence Of the Govern
ment, and before the SHOWS and irosts Of the
coming winter, will have 500, 900 soldiers in the
field. Tho President will not take one step
backward, bat will wage the war with vigor,
until war is no longer needed. The announce
ment was received with tremendous enthusiasm.
The military are quite active all around.
We have nc news from Fortress Monroe to-
day.
New YORK, June 10.
The Worlds dispatch says there was quite
an excitement in Washington last night Tho
police arrested a negro, when large number
OF the First Boston Regiment rescued him, Sc
verely injuring him while doing SO, and beating
the policemen The emute was not quelled for
some time.
WASHINGTON, June 10.
Reliable accounts from Poolsville at 9 o'clock
last night, state that Col. Stone is still there
and not at Leesburgh. Yesterday afternoon
the enemy attempted to cross at Goose Creek,
having arrived opposite Edward Ferry. Their
force is estimated at 800 or 9OOme They
made use of the Ferry boat Col. Stone had
ordered that if any attempt was made to move
the boat, fire should be opened upon it.
BALTIMORE, June 10.
A Regiment from Buffalo passed through here
this morning for Washington. The Norfolk
boat came up this morning with her colors at
half mast, having the remains Of Major Win.
throp on board.
An officer from Fortress Monroe say the
trial of the rifed cannon at the Rip Raps was
highly satisfactory. Many balls went clear over
Sewalls Point, and fell into the water between
there and Craney Island. One shell burst over
the enemy works and produced sensation.
The men could be seen mounting their horses
and Fastening away,
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STATE CONVEN TON.

\ Mass Convention of the Freomen of Yer
mont will be held at Montpelier, on Wednesday,
the Goth day Of June, at IL O'Clock A. NJ, to
nominate candidates for Governor, Lieut.. Gov
ernor and Treasurer, TO be supported at the en-
suing election.
All who are i'll favor Of supporting the L" Con
stitution and the Union,' and Of sustaining
the Federal Government in it's efforts to sup
press rebellion and put down treason, are cor
daily invited to attend
II. HENRY BAX TER,
j. GREGORY SMITH, Republican
r. W. CLARKE, ; State
GEO. G. SHEPARD, Committee.
A. JUDSON ROWELL
June LIST. 1861.
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The undersigned gives notice to all who DE-
sire to fight the battles of ,hoir Country, that
by order OF Gov. Fairbanks, he has opened Il
recruiting office at Calais, to Eli up the Laiay-
cite Artillery, that Company having been or
dered TO join the Third Regiment now in Camp
at st. Johusbury. Mr.. e O. Hammond will
also, as assistant recruiting officer, enlist SOL
diers for the Company at the Hotel at East
Montpelier One week is allowed to fill UP
the Company, which is to consist of eighty
three men, including officers
A. j. MowEE,
Captain of Lafayette Artillery
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The RIGHT COURSE WITH Observation-Disclosures
Gov. Jackson has fed from Missouri, Col
Borenstefn has issued proclamation announc-
ing his appointment us commander of the
forces at Jefferson City with a view of assist
ing the civil authorities in the maintenance of
the Government of the Union and the enforce
mcnt Of the constitutional laws of the Country
lie has deemed this necessary to prevent the
anarchy and lawlessness that might ensue in the
absence of the Governor, az the head of the
civil authority. Col. Borenstein announces
that he will not suffer the least attempt to
destroy the Government of the Union by any
unlaw ful act, and will prosecute and deliver up
to the proper authorities all traitors and their
accomplices, aiders and abettors. Ho calls upon
all friends of the Union and good citizens to-
form Home Guards for the protection Of the
Union, armiug and drilling themselves and he
will be pleased to have them instructed by his
officers, and doall in his power to perfect their
military education.
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GREEN MOUNTAIN FREEMAN, JUNE 10 loo'
More from Great Bethel.

We have only room for the following extracts
from an interesting letter, giving of the
engagement at Bethel, from Elijah Whitney, Of
the Rutland Company, son of Mr.. Abel Whit
ney of Middlesex. The Vermont Boys evident
ly stood fire bravely
The charge Oh the Rebels was in face of the
worst fire thick and hot, killing at every volley
grape and canister, rifed cannon, Sharpe g
riff and muskeuy pouring into us wickedly.
The Zouaves made the first charge. Then fol
lowed two charges by the remaining forces The
enemy could not be routed, and we were obliged
to retreat, which we did at leisure, and not on
the run. | cannot tell how many were killed
and wounded. Our situation was critical IN
the woods on the right of the enemy. But they
knew we were there and fired heavy shots among
US, cutting off the trees, throwing dirt and
splnters in every direction. One tree that |
stood under in moment after | left WAS carried
away by u heavy shot. The top fell into the
track where had stood. Fortunately not a
man in our skirmishing party was gTazed
though scarcely know how we escaped. Not
q man b ut had his cover hit and there was
scarcely tree or bash, but was marked with
iron or lead.
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T LATER FROM ST. LoUIs.--lt is impossible to
arrive at the truth Of the cause of the firing
upon citizens Tuesday. Eye witnesses state that
pistol shots "@rt repeatedly fired from the WIN
dows of the house adjoining the Recorder s
Court, and from the pavement while an equal
or greater number assert that no pistols were
fred from any quarter, and that the first and
only shot before the general firing was an acct
dental discharge of rifle IN the ranks. The
wound of Capt. Rusch, however. is of such q.
character as induces the belief that he was fired
at from a second or third story window The
ball entered his coat just back of his left shout.
der, tearing the skin across and passed out at
lower point of the right shoulder blade
Two or three members of the same company
are said to have been wounded by buckshot A
large number Of witnesses have been summoned
to attend the inquest tomorrow. Much excite
nent exists, bat no riotous demonstra lions are
heard Of. .l. t.......l a...-
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RY TELEGRAPH
70 THE FREEMAN
FROM OUR MORNING EDITION.
New York, June Is

New YORK, June IL.
A special dispatch to tho Commercial says
that Mr. Barnes, one Of the Editors Of the
Cleveland Herald was among the killed ut the
skirmish at Vienna
A Washington dispatch to the Post says that
there is great excitement over the bloody affair
at Vienna. Eight of the O..io soldiers who
were shot by The Rebels, have since died.
No blame is attached to Gen. Schenck, who
acted under positive orders from Gen .McDowell
ST. LOUIS, June Is.
The Democrat has advces from Kansas that
portion Of Montgomery's men under Capt.
Jamison, armed with Sharpes rifles and revolt
vers, reached Wyandotte, Thursday, from Law
renee, under orders from Col. Mitchell.
Montgomery, with several hundred men, will
ct once take possession of the Kansas side OF
the Missouri line, so as to DO ready to meet Gov.
jackson 3 forces, whenever they make move
mcnt from independence towards Kansas City.
The Republican learns that on Sunday morn
ing 2OOO State troops were at Brownsville and
another thousand at the opposite landing Ar
ticry has been posted on elevated grounds COM
handing the river, and several pieces in the
low ground opposite.
WASHINGTON, June Is.
Advices from Col. stones Expedition at Con-
RAIDS Ferry, Montgomery County, Nd, Of the
Eth State, that to-day the enemy have been
practlcing upon us, TO no purpose, however,
from three or four six FOUNDERS planted on tbs
other side of the river, firing at q portion Of
Col. Stones column, stationed there.
New YORK. June Is.
A Washington dispatch to the Commercial
says it has information that one column of the
Rebel forces at Manassas Junction is on the re-
treat towards Aqua Creek, and another is cover
in, its movements by pretended advances to-
wards Fairfax.
1t is understood that All attempt will be made
to take the battery at Vienna during the day.
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The accounts we give of the attack upon Fed
elai troops at Vienna, by the Rebels, and the
loss on our side are dismal enough certainly.
1t may be entirely out of place to critlclse mill
tary movements, but it does seem to us that it
isn't exactly the thing according to SCOTS tao
tics to pack two or three companies OF troops
into Il train of cars and push them ahead Of the
engine into an enemy'e country, without know
ing something Of the means Of The enemy to re,
pei the invasion