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The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1861-08-24
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NEWS TO-DAY,s

No telegraphic news by to-day's M,
The contract of the Leavenwor,b I...
with the telegraph company HAVING e, ssIll-
and no new one made. P''si
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1861-08-24

p The President of the u. S. viii pay
seven hundred and twenty-six dollars, and
each member Of the Cabinet two. hundred
and sixteen dollars uadsr the tax on income com
laid by Congress -
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1861-08-24
What the Quaker City can Do.

FHILADELPHIA, aug. Is.
There are now 81 skeleton regiments in
this city. Philadelphia will be able to send
an army of 8, 900 or &c, 200 men.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1861-08-24

The clear, unconditional Union major
lily 10 Kentucky is not less than $4,000
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1861-08-24

Good-nature- is a gloEworm that Sn'N
light even in the iirtiest places.
Shocking Knowledge--PersoBai acqH'
lance with galyanie battery:
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1861-08-24
The Topeka Record mentions the n

The Topeka Record mentions the name
of George Rees, of this county. as one Of
the Commissioners to locate the State PEN
itentiary. The Commissioners were Messrs.
Adams, Lambdin and Ssarns. That is about
as near as that sheet ever gets to the facts.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1861-08-24

According ito ahSE best information We
can get, the ramor OF the death of Col.
Deitzier is pot true, He was only wounded.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1861-08-24
st. Louis under Martial Law.


We refer to the proclamation of Gen. Free
mont below.
Major McKinstry has caused the arrest
of Jno. Brownlee, Esq, and he will be sent
to Cairo.
Brazil Duke, Esq, is appointed President
of the Police Commissioners. and the laws
Of the State and city will be executed with
out any change.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1861-08-24


Rumors of an invasion of Kansas, on
our Southwestern border have been rife
here for the week past. and they are not alto
eether without foundation. The Leaven-
worth Times of the 18th has tie following
in relation to the subject; ,,g5-
Dr.. Huntoon arrived from Fort Scott last
evening. He reports that two Union men
came 10 that place, from Missouri on
Wednesday, bringing news that there was
force of 500 Secessionists. 25 miles South,
and another of HOO, 80 miles Southeast OF
Fort Scott. Three scouting parties. were
Immediately sent out by Major Judson' with
orders to make thorough reconnaissance OF
the country. Capt. Ritchey, with 80 men,
went South; Capt. Williams went southeast
with a portion Of his company; and BODY
= of Home Guards went Eastward. -.
COL Montgomery arrived at Mound City
on Wednesday. and Immediately proceeded
south with his command. 7.s,5.9rz rsv,a
Hundreds of Union men have recently
left Missouri, bringing. with them great
numbers of horses and cattle, which it is
thoughtrt6e Secessionisss want to get hold
of. At last accounts, Gen. Lane was there
with all Che available force he could get.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1861-08-24

HoN.sJ. W. Denver, formerly Governor
of Kansas. has been appointed Brigadier-
General of California Volunteers.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1861-08-24
PROCLAMATION.
:
HEADQUARTERS WESTERN DEFA

HEADQUARTERS WESTERN DEFARTMENT,l
ST. LOUIS, No, Aug. ID, 1861.
I hereby declare and establish martial
law in the city and county of st. Louis.
Major J. McKinstry United States Army,
is appointed Provost Marshal. All orders
and regulations issued by him will be re-
spected and obeyed accordingly.
j. G. FREMONT,
las Major General Commanding.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1861-08-24

Philadelphia brig from Havana, and taken
her into Brunswick, ga, in the absence of
blockading brig Perry.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1861-12-12

year, he feels that he must not shrink from
plain statement ofthe actual necessities
of he situation. Two-ffths of one per
cent. on the real and personal property Of
loyal States will produce -S44. 600. 900.
the proposed income adding SO 100000
moro.
The Secretary recommends a plan for a
national circulation of notes. the features
of which are a articulation Of noes bearing
a common impression, and authenticated
by common authority; the redemption OF
those notes by associations and institutions
to which they may be delivered for issue,
end the security Of that redemption by
pledge Of United States stocks, and an ad
equate provision Of specie. An important
advantage to the people by this plan. would
be in the increased security of the Union,
springing from coramon interests in its
preservation. created by distribution Of
its stocks to- associations throughout the
country as the basis of their circulation,
aad he eatertains the opinion that if o
credit circulr ton be desirable, it is most
desirable in this FORM He states it is
most earnestly hoped, and not without
sufficient grounds. that the present war be
brought to an suspicious termination before
midsummer. and that in that event the
provision of revenue by taxation recon-.
men'lcd will amply suffice for all financial
exigencies without additional loans. anu
enable the Government at once to begin a
reduction of the existing debt. II the wal
continues to July lst. 1862, the public
debt will be SSH. 800 500; If till July lst
1868. it will be in round numbers, 5000,
900. 900.
Pie prohibition OF trsle with the rebel
States has been fully enforced. Regulation:
have been established by which rice, cot
ton. and other property in the Instruction
airy districts occupied 10y our troops. viii
be collected and sent by sea to New York
All sales will be for account Of the Gov
eminent, and the proceeds paid into thu
National Treasury. As a general rule
commerce should follow the flag. ant
when the authority Of the Union is fully re
stored in States. ports should he opened
without restriction and all commerce freely
permitted.
Tho Secretary closes by saying it ha'
been his endeavor to in:usc into his De
partment the greatest possible activity ant
vigor. and hopes that continued endcavor
with larger experience, will make it VIII
it ought to be.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1861-12-12

people inhabit this part of the great Re-
public of North America. i will give you
an incident or two.
One day went 10 an old mans house
down in the valley and in the course of
conversation he told me he had never been
farther away from home than Huttonrille.
to mill, 10 miles. and that he never had a
wagon onhis place. anil that he had made
up his mind4o live and die he,c as It was
the best country he ever saw. OF course
he told the truth. 1" q
Another told me he would like very
we'll to move to Ipdiana but the distance
was so great he would never be abe. /
told him it was not over 500 miles. Oh.
said h.. you are mistaken, it is 1900. 1t
is 800 to Wheeling. 500 through Ohio.
and, what is the name Of that other State
between Ohio and Indiana? l told him
there was none. He insisted there was.
and as | did not like to contradict him, for
fear | might slip up in my calculations a.
bout getting supper, which his daughter
was preparing. let him have his own
way. Igot good supper by my discre-
ton which did not cost nae cent, for
which l thanked him or rather the young
lady. and left hirr trying to think OF the
name of the State lying between Ohio and
Indiana.
There IS a man accompanying our regi-
ment who is writing its history from the
beginning. which he sells by subscription
to the 9th only. The price OF the book is
So. one dollar to be paid at the first pay
day. and thc.other 81 when discharged
There is also to &c a sketch of every sub
scriber's life in the book. | think my life
will be almost as interesting as Robinson
Crusoe's.
The articles you sent me will be very
thankfully receited. When | get them /
viii be able to keep about as comfortable
as II I were at home. and much better sat-
isfel. while the war lasts as to fare.
thought when we first got to Virginia it
was pretty hard living, but since have
got used to it l feel as well as if were fed
on nick nacks.
Wemay leave here in few days and
may remain all winter Since the rebels
have left our vicinity it is Thought by some
that the Virginia Union troops will be suf-
licient to hold this place. aud that we may
get orders to go elsewhere. / hope this
may be the case.
Yours truly.
Oliver II. MeMuLLES.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1861-12-12
Army Correspondence.
CAMP BuDD, pear Louisville. KY.
Dec. 5. R64.


Dean RErUBLIcAS:-ThiDking the friends
Of the dauntless 18th would like to hear OF
its movements and whereabouts. proceed
through your columns. with your permits
sion. to address them few lines.
I shall not attempt to express the JOY ]
felt when We received orders to march, at
cur former Camp. and since we arrived
here. all the boys are jubilant, singing
"Ain't glad am out Of the wilderness"
We left our old Camp. at Huttonville.
on the 21st ult.. and arrived at louisville
on the LIST inst. Comparatively this is a
genial cline; and the change iniuses new
vigor anil strength into our sinews. We
DO not expect or desire to remain here long,
but wish to march where we can engage
the enemies Of liberty, snd drive them into
the Gulf of Mexico. We arc tired Of pro
crastination and delay and hope the time
for action has arrived 49,,
The general health OF the Regiment is
good. The Hospital is vacant, and there
are but few in quarters bnt what arc able
to drill. Notwithstanding the disappoint-
ment Of some in not receiving furlongh
to visit their friends, all are in good spirits
at the prospect OF fight with the insur
gents Il forward movement is daily en-
pected anil cannot. certainly. be much
longer delayed. N r a
The promise Of new guns has e!ate,l all
Of us very much, nearly as much as the
near prospect of battle. Here as els
where. find the greatest confidence is felt
in the valor and discipline Of the Hoosier
troops, and we are determined not to dis
appoint the expectations Of the friends Of
freedom. l bid You. therefore. anticipate
a glorious account Of the dauntlcss 18th
in the coming battle. Our leaders are
composed Of the right stuff. and wherever
they lead. the rank aud filc will follow or
die the death Of soldiers, with their faces
to the foe. 4i
would write more. but the soldiers are
so hilarious over their release from the
mountains Of Virginia. and theprospcct o.
a battle. that it is almost impossible to
write ar ALL You win hear from me again
soon. unless something happens to pre-
vent. Yours, truly,
Eu<prrv
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1861-12-12
from the son,h.

NEW YoRK, Dec. 5--A private letter
from Port Royal states that one Qlarter-
master has. on his own responsibility. set
forty gins at work. Negroes as an induce
ment to work. are paid three cents a
petmd for mariletaBlecotton. Fl Is repre-
scnted that they have gone into the bust
ness with enthusiasm.
CnARLEsToS. s. c., Nov 30.-Patriotic
planters on the seaboard are hourly apply
ing the torch to their crops of cotton and
rice along tho coast. Some have author
izel the military authorities to destroy the
crops to prevent the ravages Of the enemy
on their plantations. On the month OF the
Edisto river, anil nciglsborhool. as we'll
as elsewhere alon, the coast of South
Carolina, there is one sheet of flame and
smoke. sii
RrcnMoSp. Nov. 30-Congress passed
yesterday. and the President approved to-
day. an act enabling the people Of Nilsson
ri to elect members to the House of Repre-
sentatives of the Confederate Congress-
An article from the New Orleans Bulletin
reals that 1.-TWO Confederate steamers. the
Henry Lewis and Watson. have been cap
tured by the Union fleet. and the former
had on board l. 800 barrels of molasscs
and 100 hogsheals Of sugar. Another
steamer. the California. had been chased
| and obliged to throw over board part oil
hereargo and forty head of CATTLE" A dis
patch from Pensacola states that all is
quiet there. and the Federals are apparent
ly waiting for reinforcements. 1t states
the firing on both sides was only half as
severe as it can be made. s.sg
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1861-12-12


against Upton. in the Fairfax district of
Virginia. to take evidence.
MIR. MeRRrLL of Vt gave notice of his
attention to introduce bill donating lands
70 the several States for the benefit of ag-
ricnlture and the mechanic arts and the es-
adjustment OF colleges.
Mr.. RICHARDSON, from the Committee
on Military Affairs. reported the following,
which was passed..
WHEREAS, The exchange OF prisoners
in the present rebellion has already been
practiced indirectly. and as such exchange
would not only increase enlistments and
add to the vigor of our army, but subserve
the highest interests of humanity, and as
such exchange does not involve the recog-
milton of tho rebels as a Government;
therefore.
Resotred. BY the Senate and House OF
Representatives, that the President of the
United States be requested to inaugurate
systematic measures fer the exchange OF
prisoners in the present rebellion.
On motion it was resolved that the
Committee on Foreign Affairs be Instruct
ell to enquire into the expeliency sof fur
nishing relief to the starving population oil
Ireland. and to report by bill or otherwise
Mr.. WIcKLIFFE of Kentucky, from the
Committee on Military Affairs, reported 9
bill authorizing the raising of a volunteei
force for the better defence of Kentucky.
The House postponed till Thursday it
consideration of the various slavery prop
ositions. being occupied in eulogies on Sen
ators Baker and Bingham.
Mr.. STEVENS Of Pa has moderated hi:
resolutions in several important particu
lars
Mr.. HUrcHlNs OF Ohio introduced bill
Internationally abolishing slavery in the
District Of Columbia.
Mr.. GURIEY OF Ohio INTRODUCED bill
to confiscate the slaves of rebels and colo
nize them.
On motion of Mr.. Cox Of Ohio it wa,
resolved that the Committee on Ways an,
Means be instructed to consider the tariff
and taxation. with view to equalize IT,,
burdens ofth present war.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1861-12-12

count of his proceedings to the Secretary
of the Treasury. aud render his account
in duplicate for monthly settlement.
All acquisitions. bills of lading and in
veices will be countersigncd by the militia
ry commander or by sncholfier-a as he may
designate for the purpose, Each agent
will so transact his business AMI keep his
accounts that as little injury as possible
may accrue to private citizens who may
maintain OF may within. reasonable
resume the character of loyal citizens OF
the United Statcs.-f fefrsv ss.t is 3.s
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1861-12-12

The correspondent Of thcIndiana Journal
q member of the Goth Ind. Reg. writing
from Fortress Monroe, under date of Dee.
2, says: 9r
E There is one feeling in the army to which
! would call your attention. II is this
Trey say that slavery created the war. and
that the war can only cease with the utter
extinction OF slavery. That for thirty
years thiscursed, liceutious evil has brought
nothing but trouble and pickering in its
trail. and that the Army of the North will
see that il is forever wiped out; that where
ever our army moves the frightened slave
runs to il for succor and protection. and
that where the army marches it tslavery
virtually ceases to exist; that it is nonsens
? to be mea!y -nronthed about it-for the sub
ject comes up. in all its deformity. at every
move Of our fbrces;;' that proclamati ms
will not put it down. Il viii not down!
But IL comes. rolling like SNOWFALL. and
gathering force as it rolls! Crowded with
years Of suffering--years. of terrible wrong
pleading for help-plea.ling for mercy
pleading for liberty. and it viii not cease.
From mouth to mouth-faster than ordi
nary travel. goes the word among the ne
etoes.a ssThc Army Of the North is coming!
We will all be free!', Who will undecieve
them! 1t will not be the army Of the
North. This question must be settled,
and now is as good . time as any -
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1861-12-12
FROM THE SECRETARY OF STATE

FROM TIE SECRETARY OF STATE.
WAsHISGroN. Dec. 5.-The following
order has been to-day issued:
DEPARTMENT or STATE,
WAsHINGToN. Dec. t. 1861
To Major General George b. Mcclellan.
Woskingfon:
GESERAL-I am directed by the Presi-
dent to call your attention to the following
subject: Persons claimed to be held to
service or labor under the laws of the State
of Virginia. anil actually employed in hos
tile service against the Government of the
United States. frequently escape from the
lines of the enemy's forces, and are received
within the lines of the army of the Poto-
mac This Department understands that
snch persons, afterwards coming into the
city of Washington. are liable to be ar
rested by the city police on the presump-
ton arising from color, that they are fugi-
tives from service or labor. By the fourth
section Of the act Of Congress approved
Ang. 9th. 1861. entitled, IAN act to con-
fscate property used for insurrectionary
purposes" such employment is made a
full and sufficient answer to any further
claims to service or labor Persons thus
employed and escaping are received into a
military protection OF the INTEL States,
aud their arrests as fugitives from labor or
service should be Immediately followed by
military arrest of the parties making the
seizure. Copies of this communication
will be sent to the Mayor Of the City OF
Washington and to the Marshal of the
District of Columbia. that any collision
between the military and civil authorities
may be avoided.
l am. General, your very obetlient ser
want. WM. Ii. SEWARD.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1861-12-12
EsTRAY COW.

STRAYED from the subscriber living in Plvm-
outh, in July last, RED COW. ) aid cow is A.
bout five wears old, has short anu straight horns ,
little white on her belly and a large wsrt in her
right nostril; is about medium size, and when she
left was in good order
ANY person finding said COW and delivering her
To the undersigned at the tannery in Plymouth /,
or informing him where she may be found, will 5c
literally rewarded for his trouble.
dec l2t3pd ANDREW BEARGER-
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1861-12-12

was written by a member of Capt. A.
Johnson's company to his friends. Itwas
sent to us by the father Of the writer to
make what use of VIC might think proper.
We give such extracts as are of general
interest:
CAMP CnEAr MousEArS SUMxr. Va.
Nov. 26th, 1861
KIND FRExDs:--i take my seat to an
swer your frien lily letters which cam, to
hand yesterday. / was gladto hear that
you were all well. Ny health is cool as
is the rest Of the company from Walnut
TIP. except Wesley Eihsore. who has been
unwell for some time. He complains Of a
weak breast, but is able be up. ~
We are moving into our winter quarters
to-day. and find it pretty cold job. as it
showed few days ago and considerable
blowel into the houses 1t is q l;stlcl lisa
greable cleaning it ont. We menot going
into the houses we built. but those of the
18th Ohio. which they hal about complet-
ed when they got orlsrs toleave this place.
They left yesterday, but l coald'not learn
their destination. os4 @ sss s
Last Friday the scouts came in and re-
ported that the bridge across Grcenbrier
river had been burned and Immediately
volunteers were called for, to go over and
find oos what the whelps were mp to: A
bout 500 OF us with two pieces Of artillery
started Saturday morning Before daylight
for the Mango Flats or Green Bear. ard
when we got where the cncmy's piekets
should have been they were not therc.--
We proceeded on. and soon discover
ed their camp was deserted. Then there
was race among those ambitions of the
honor lofbeiog thc'6rst in'the deserted Sc
cesh Camp. But before reaching. it the
Greeubrier river had to be waded. which
many did without stopping to pull off their
shoes or roll up, their pants. ! took it
m orc calmly. and made the rifaer without
getting my shoes o. clothes wet. Thereb.
els had left the. night before and that
morning. aud from the Appearance Of
things it was inferred that they left in a
hurry. They were strongly fortdaed and
cannot see what made them leave. unIess
they thought. being Georgia troops. there
~. -
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1861-12-12
Treasury DEPARTMENT.,
WASHINGTON. Nov. 80. 1861.

w ASut>UlONs &NON. OO, lCOl.
In order to the security and proper dis
position of the productions of the soil and
lan'otl,er proper.y' found within the limits
of States <or pare Of States declared to be
fininsurrection against the United States,
and now occupied. or to b. hereafter occu-
pied by the troops and authority of the
Union. the following regulations are estab-
lished: .fafa fi asfiiF 2riHFi
There shall be appointed by the Secreta-
ry of the Treasury. with the appreciation
of the President, agents to reside at such
posts or places as are or may be occupied
by the forces Of the United States. whose
duties it shall be to secure and prepare FOR
m arkct the cotton and such other products
anil property as may be found or brought
within the lines of the army, or under the
control OF the Federal authorities
To enable such agents to fulfill the duties
levolving upos them. the military and ma
val authorities. for proper instructions.
will render such military aid and protection
as may be required to carry ont the intcn-
ltions Of this Department. Persons held to
service for life under State laws, who may
be found within such limits may BEEN
ployed by the agent, who will prepare lists.
names, sex and condition Of such persons,
and as near as may be their respective
ages, together wththe name of any person
lciaiming their services. wlsiclr list shall be
in dnplicae, one for the military COM
1 manaer.s one for the agent. and one to he
Immediately forwarded to the Secretary Of
the Treasury. and the persons so listed
will be organized for systematizcd labor in
securing and preparing for market the cot
fson. rice anil othcr products found within
1.-THE Territory brought under Federal con-
troll. sie i'ee'-
Pay rolls will be prepared. and a strict
account Of the labor daily performed by
each person entered thereon, for which q
} proper compensation shall be allowed anil
,l'raid to the laborcrs. The amount Of such
compensation will be fixed in proportion
to the services rendered by the agents, and
approved by the military commander. and
at the treasury san inventory Of all the
4 horses. mules and ctAer stock. vehicles fol
transportation. and other property will be
carefully made and copy transmitted t.
the Secretary of the Treasury, signed BY
such agent 81 - - fe5lggf t9,s.i
! A record Of sllprodacts taken possession
of will be made. anil those Of each planta
4 ton kept distinct when prepared FOL
fshipmcnt, paeI<r ges from the several plan
Itations will be plainly marked and nam.
bered SO as to be easily distinguished,
n An account Of all the provisions OF
I whatever character found on such planta
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1861-12-12

General Butler is rapidly getting his
second expedition ready to sail from Bos-
ton for the South. The steamship Illinois
has been chartered to take the next load OF
troops, and has probably sailed ere this.