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White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-05-23

MoDEsTY.-We always did admire
modesty. The display of the trait which
is said to adorn females, as exhibited in
the military communication from Brown
County, tickles us hugely. and Judge
Sargent is entitled to our left leg. After
procuring material for flag ct his own
expense. and appointing himself to pre-
sent it in the name of the ladies, he sits
down and writes communication, in On.
other persons name. sounding the praises
of "Hon. w. G. Sargent" "Lieut. Ssr-
gent" etc., cutting the other gentlemen
off with bare mention, and copiously
interspersing the report of his own speech
with ("Loud Cherry and ("Ap.
plause !") We have respect for the gen.
tlemen composing the Walnut Greek
Company. and wish them prosperity /;
but we are fallen upon times when deeds
are called for. and military organizations
are intended for more useful purpose
than as mere machine for such men as
Judge Sargent to manufacture personal
Cannon. Hope these remarks. taken
as an explanatory note to the communi-
cation, will be satisfactory to the Judge!
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-05-23

DocToRs ARE NECESSARY EVILS. We
send for them whsn we are sick; but, a.
. matter Of course. grumble when the bill
is handed in. This is hardly fair. We
should either do without the physician,
orpay him willingly. "What do with
out and suffer 7" some one exclsims. No.
truly. There is no need of suffering when
such cheap remedies are at hand as Our
It's Compound Syrup of Sassafras, and
his Original Msmaluke Liniment. These
medicines are stubborn foes of al those
diseases which would sap the sources Of
life. They prevent suffering; they d.
minish doctors bills. Try them; but
6rst read the advertisements in another
column.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-05-23

A SPECIMEN OF RABBLE RULE.-As an
indication of the beautiful state Of affairs
at St. Joseph. we may mention the fac.
that Major Bruce. of the Journal. Will
lard P. Hall and Ex-Gov. Stewart were
last week compelled to flee to Kansas. to
escape personal violence. perhaps sssas-
sination. Here were three of the sub
stantial men of St. Joseph. who have
been identified with her prosperity, and
have always stood up for the institution
of slavery. compelled to fee to . Free
State for safety. because they refused to
turn traitors-compelled to ay from an
irresponsible rsbble. urged on by men.
very many of whom sucked Abolition
teats, but turning renegades. are now
bowling for slavery. and prescribing
Southern men for fidelity to the Union
"How long. o, Lord, how long ,"
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-05-23

A New JOURNAL. readers will
find in our advertising columns an an.
nouncement Of the publication of the Nav.
AL AND MILITARY PATH FINDER, paper to
be exclusively devoted to the progress ol
the War which has been forced upon Of
for the defence of the Union. The pro.
prietor has undertaken to devote the en-.
tire net profits Of the paper to the main.
tenance and support of the wives and
families Of the Volunteers. Independent
of this generous offer, the NAVAL AMI
MIL1TARY PATH-FIEDER will no doubt
meet an extensive demand. from tho fact
chat it will become very valuable to Gle
for future reference its chronicle of the
war, &c., being full, and, We hope, re-
liable.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-05-23

After the organization was completed, the
Hon. W. G. Sargent, in behalf Of the ladies Of
the vicinity, presented the Company with the
Flag of the United States Of America, in
speech nearly As follows:
4" Fellop Citizens: have the honor, as well
Is the pleasure. of presenting. in behalf Of the
patriotic ladies of this vicinity, the Walnut
Creek Rifle Company, now just formed, with
the gorgeous ensign of this Republic. which
has been, is now. and by the grace Of Almighty
God ever shall be, the Flag of the ,rAole Of tie
United States Of Ameries! loud CheeIs.)
"That Flag, fellow citizens, has, by the blss-
sing of Him who holds the destinies of nations
in the hollow of His hand. been triumphantly
carried through an hundred bloody battle fields,
to glorious victory at last; and although it
has, in some parts of our country, been strick-
en- down, and the hidsous rattle snake Gag ersc-
ted in its place, yet still, if We are not unwor-
thy and degenerate sons Of worthy and patriot
sires, We will take that representation Of our
country's freedom on tho points of our bayo-
nets, and 60 where the battle is the fsrcest and
the carnage most direful, and cease not in our
efforts until the last traitor shall have been sent
TO his long home, unannointed and unannealed.
uncofined and unsung. (Cheers.)
al think represent the feelings which AMI
mate tho hearts of all tie ladies' whose fair
hands have been busy in making that Flag,
when say that they had rather it should be
our rindin9- sheet than be tarnished by any act
of ours; and that he is not worthy of their love,
of home, q country or God, who would hes
itate, when their country calls, to 90 forth and
fight in her defence, and for those insstimable
blessings which fresmen hold most dear -
(Cheen.)
Responses were made in behalf Of the Com.
pany, in neat, elegant and patriotic language,
by Capt. Hoover, Sergeant E. N. Morrill,. and
Capt. o. Root, of the Padonia Company, which
were responded to by cheers and vociferations
that came from the heart, and indicated the
deep-seated patriotism which pervades all clas.
ses, and loyalty to Law and order and Govern.
ment unsurpassed in any section of our beloved
country.
At subsequent meeting, on motion of Lieut.
w. G. Sargent, the Company unanimously vo.
ted to tender to the Governor of this State, fol
the General Government, the services of this
Company. Truly Yours, T.
l.. w. D.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-05-23

y County CoxvENrIoE.-Atth the Repub.
lican County Convention. last Friday.
R. NJ. Williams, of White Cloud, Judge
A. L. Lee, of Elwood, J. Mccall, o
Doniphan. Nathan Price. of Geary City.
and j. j. Boyd. Of Troy. were chosen
Delegates to cast the three votes of Don.
iphan County in the State Convention
The Delegates were instructed by large
majority in favor of Mr.. Psrrott. By
some oversight, the Convention neglec-
ted one matter which ought by all means
to have been attended to, as it was we'll
deserved. We refer to the passage of q
resolution Of confidence in Mr.. Conway,
and appreciation of his course during the
few days be occupied seat in Congress.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-05-23
From st. Louis.

ST.. LOUIS, May IA. NJ.
The following is given as an inventory
of the property captured by the U. S.
army, from the State Camp at Lindell's
Grove Three 80 Founders. three mortar
beds. large quantity Of balls and bombs
in ale barrels. artillery pieces in boxes Of
heavy plank-the boxes labelled Tsma-
roa, care of Greely and Gale. St. Louis.
Iron Mountain Rsilroad-twelve hundred
rifles of late model, U. S. manufacture.
tents and equipage, six field pieces ol
brass, twenty-five kegs Of powder, nine,
ty-six 10-inch bomb shells, three hundred
6-inch do, six brass mortars six inches
diameter, one iron mortar ten inches, and
some minor munitions.
In accordance with q law passed BY
the Legislature. Ex-Governor Sterling
Price has been appointed Major General
of the army of Missouri, and is now al
Jefferson City in charge of troops assem-.
bled at that point. General Price ha,
heretofore been regarded as firm and
steadfast Union man, resolute in his op.
DOSILlOu " Iu0 CcCCooiOu Va UAiooOuii.
Whether the events of the last few days
have made any change in his sentiments
has not been ascertained.
Madam rumor was busy again thi'
morning. A report got abroad that q
large body of troops. variously placed
at from two to three Thousand, left the
arsenal on steamer last night; the desti.
nation of these troops appears not to be
definitely known. Some say that they
proceeded up the river and that their OBJ
ject is to retske the United States Arsenal
at Liberty. captured few weeks since by
the State forces in that locality.
Another story has it that the steamer
set her head down stream, and that the
men go to reinforce the Government
toops at Cairo. One thing seems to be
settled. and that is that large body oil
troops did leave the Arsenal for some
point on the river last night.
1t is known that there is q very fair
prospect of collision between the Gov
ernment an6 secession forces at or near
Cairo. and it is not at al improbable that
the soldiers who took their departure last
night are intended for that quarter.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-05-23
Treason in BaltimOre-Fight E1peesee
at Hasper's Fsrry-Ned BuntIine n
the Field.
WAsHIxoroH, May IL.

WA0HIN0IOH, may Av'
Evidence that cannot be contrsdicted
is proving to the administration snss
reasonable operations are going e, on
among the citizens Of Baltimore. Inc
Government will take decisive measures
to execute its authority in that city; Inc
Union men must Be sustained, and Dai'
timore kept loyal to the Government.
The Union men in Virgins who oecu'
py the Congressional District on tho 70, .,
tomac, including Fairfax County, VIII
run Q candidate for the Federal Congress.
The latest news from that region stsse'
that Charles II. Upton. Of Fairfax Coon'
y, agrees TO run. =.
Tho Worlds special correspondent
says Bsfksdals writes that be be: . com
psny in Virgins which is marching on
Wsshington.
Fifteen hundred Alabama troops ana
two hundred cannon, landed lest s'gn' -
Maaasses Junction, On route to hsfpe'
Ferry.
TSsPost's special dispatch IRON W':n' @
ingtsu says the preparations going On . .u
dicats thae tbs 0evsEnmsnt = ge'l'e
ready for . contest q Hsrpxs fefy. i,
Ned Bsnslins bss rendered regimen. -
I 500 sharp shootsrs. bssssss ffo" Noi'A
ssn New York. ~
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-05-23
An IssrAInExr OF JET THoxrsoN.-

An TESTAMENT or JET THoMrsoN.-
Just one month ago, N. jeff Thompson.
elatcd with being appointed by the trail
tor Governor of Missouri to some petty
military Office, issned bombastic pro-
clamation to the people Of his Military
District, to which he subscribed his
name, "Col. NJ. JEFF Thompson, Inspec-
tor of the 4th Military District Of Mis-
souri," The following is a fair sample
of the entire order:
"4th. 1t is requested that your colors
be, for the present. plain white flag.
with the coat of arms of Missouri embla-
zoned thereon, and we can hereafter paint
as many stripes as We please with the
blood of our invaders"
JEFF imagined he had played smash,
and strutted all over the country. pre-
tending to be forming companies, boast
ing of being JEFF. Davis "right bower. u
and threatening to wipe ont things gene.
rally. He collected large military force,
and encamped it at st. Joseph. But the
invaders didn't come. He wanted to be
at work, painting stripes on his flag; Sc
be removed his camp to . spot adjoining
the railroad, determined to overhaul ev.
erything that came over the road. hoping
to discover something or do something
that would rebound to the honor of JEFF
Thompson.
Presently the St. Louis fight came off
and straightway it was reported that
Gen. Harney was on his way to St. Jo'
seph. to take the camp at that place
Now was q chance to paint o few o
those stripes. Did they anxiously wal
for the opportunity? Not bit Of it
for be it known that Harney is morta
terror to Indians and Pukes-but JET
and his ragamuffin crew "skeedaddled'
full tilt for home, hid their regimentals
and dressed in their ordinary citizens
clothes; and in very short time Their
was not o sign in the neighborhood t.
indicate that military organization hat
ever been dreamed of in the "4th Mill
tary District of Missouri" Yet it j
positively asserted that JEFF and his val
liant followers did paint "stripes" Of
their "white flags" The discovery wa
made by the washerwomen
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-05-23

BALTnoRs. May II.
Ross Winans has been honorably dis.
charged according to orders from Wash.
ington.
The New York Herald's Montgomery
correspondent states that it has been par.
TALLY decided that JEFF Davis 10 to take
command at Richmond. The greatest
discomfort Is felt BY the rebel troops fol
want of . reliable hesd, and has had il
influence on Davis.
It is also stated that it has been serious.
ly discussed in secret session to remove
the seat of Government to Richmond.
but the intimation having been received
Of the intention to take possession of that
city, il is deemed advisable not to 60 %
far North at present. Ths same CORES.
pondsnt further says the reports about
Beauregard being dead or wounded, arc
unfoundsd.
A gentleman ssys b vss informed By
Gov. Lstcher Of the truth Of The statement
that arms bad bssn rsceivsd It Nsw Or
leans from England.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-05-23
~ The Printer, for April, is received

% The Printer. for April. is received.
The prize Of job printing establish
ment will not be awarded until August,
the requisite number of subscribers not
having been obtained. We notice that
John Henry. the founder of The Printer,
has retired from the establishment, lesv.
ing it under the control of John Greason,
who will keep it up to the high mark
which il has attained. New York-Sl
. year:
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-05-23

7 ~ We notice that Gen. Pomeroy
has been posting the traitors garrisoned
at Fort Lssvenworth, at head quarters,
and they are receiving orders to "move
their boots" Good for Pomeroy Sc.
cession cattle ought to be kicked ont Of
all National, State. County, Township
and Municipal Offices. It is enough to
permit them to contaminate the air by
breathing it.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-05-23

~ All who desire . magnificent pic.
ture. interesting just at this time. should
send for the engraving Of Webster deliv-
ering his great Compromise speech. See
advertisement.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-05-23

e. Godey's Lady's Book. for June.
is on our table. 1t contains fine piece
of Music. another splendid Double. Exten-
sion Colored Fashion Plate. and beauti.
full Engraving. entitled "The Disdainful
Maiden" A new semi-annual volume
will commence in July. Philadelphia
SO q year.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-05-23

I E A thousand and one stories reach
as concerning Rev. H. R. Trickett-tha'
he has been hung by . mob in Gentry
County, Mo. has been shot has killed
several men in the melee: has killed
half dozen and all that sort Of thing
For our part, we believe be is yet alive.
and will give the mobocrats something
to remember him by. should they attempt
violence upon him. Can any one who
personally and positively knows some
thing of the matter, enlighten rs on the
subject?
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-05-23
The Traitors Declare War.

MONTGOMERY, May o.
Mr. Curry. Of Alabama. presented bill
fixing the time for election of Representa-
tives in Congress also. providing for an
election of President and Vice-President
under the perm anent Constitution. Re-
ferred to the Judiciary Committee.
An act passed (secrecy removed rec
ognizing the existence Of war with the
United States, anil concerning letters Of
nsrque. reprisal and prize goods. The
preamble recites acts of Lincoln and his
proclamation, and the necessity of the
Confederate States to. accept the war thus
commenced by him. The act authorizes
granting letters Of msrque and reprisal ON
certain conditions. A proviso announces
the doctrine that free ships make free
goods. Thirty days are granted to Fed
ersl vessels now st ports Of the Confsde-
rate States. for purposes Of lawful COM
merce, to return to their homes. Five
per cent. Of prizes reserved o fund for
widows and orphans Of those killed on
private armed vessels and support Of
wounded.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-05-23

J% The West Wind ran on q snag.
below Forest City. on Thursday last,
almost demolishing her wheel-house, and
badly damaging her wheel. She lay al
our landing until Friday evening, re-
pairing,
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-05-23

IRREvERExr.-A few days since, .
friend of ours visited . Pixies Peaker
who was encamped on the prairie. and
was giving him the late war news. par
ticulsrly that portion relating to North
Eastern Virgins, when the fellow ex-
claimed "I'll bet old John Brown is in
Heaven. burning tar barrels over this
fun !"
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-05-23

~ Arthur's Home Magazine, for
June, is received. "a Mothers De-
fence" and "First Love" are beautiful
pictures. Literary contents, varied and
charming Is usual. If there are any
who desire to subscribe for this excellent
Family Magazine. now is good time.
Is . new volume will commence with
the July number. Philadelphis-e2 .
year. rs
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-05-23
A Very Nasty Fizxle.

A Very Nasty Fizxle.
The Oregon secessionists last week ar
ranged for their grand and crowning de-
monstration on Saturday, when they
meant to crush out the last vestigc of
Unionism but it proved q grand and
overwhelming 6zzle. An extra was is
sued from the Office of the "home pa
per-" gotten mp in the inevitable Dry
gripes" style-the literature being of q
bastard variety. reminding one Of YAM
kee with the genuine nasal twang endea-
voring to initiate the niger slang Of the
South. This extra called upon the peo-
pie of Missouri to rally in defence of their
homes. As war Of subjugation had been
declared against them by the North. and
sll that sort Of bosh. A secession mill.
tary company was to be formed, . seces-
sion flag boisted. and it was threatened
by some of the more gassy ones. that
they meant to signalize the occasion by
hanging Wash. Kelly. who was the lea
der of the Union men, and q hinge thorn
in secession flesh. And, to cap the sheaf,
the immaculate Prince Hudgens was sent
for. to "stand" upon the melancholy oc-
casion.
So much for the traitors. But the
Union men were wide awake; and, hav-
ing read Harney's proclamation. they felt
that they were not deserted, and deter
mined to be around" Wash. Kelly
had in his possession large number Of
United States muskets, which had been
used by his fathers company during the
Mexican War. These he distributed
among the Union men; they sent to Kan
sss and procured quantity of powder
the secessionists having "gobbled up
all on their side of the creek and on
Friday. every blacksmith shop in town
was filled with Union men, cleaning and
repairing muskets, and molding bullets
of which latter vegetable about peck
were produced in all. This looked like
business, and the secessionists began to
consider whether it were better to hang
Wash. Kelley or not. "Ben. the Bloody"
saw the maneuvres. and began to feel
uncomfortable. The secessionists con-
suited together, and became very pacific.
Brother Baxter went to Union man,
declaring there ought to be peace among
neighbors, and proposing that all parties
cool down, and make no demonstration
at ell. The Union men, having deter
mined to act purely on the defensive, had
no compromises to make. Saturday
came, and Bloody Ben" gathered up
his family and "skooted" for Platte
County. there to remain until the storm
blew over. A messenger was despatched
to Prince, informing him that it was not
good day to stand" The upshot
was, no demonstration was made, and
the secession flag did not show itself.
"Drygripes" remained in his hole all
day. and now, we learn. vehemently de-
nies having issued an extra. Be that as
it may. we have copy Of the extra, and
its ears cannot be concealed. We are
rejoiced that the Union men of Missouri
are beginning to exhibit spunk. If they
would show as much pluck throughout
the State. treason would soon ''peg out. -
The Oregon boys happened to have the
stools" by them and the best of the
joke is. had sufficient provocation been
given, they would bave used them
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-05-23

MILITARY BooKs.-As the military
spirit is abroad. every one is desirous OF
learning the various tactics. j. B. Lip
pincott 4 Co., of Philadelphia, have
published the most approved tactics Of
every branch Of the military. and an
opportunity is afforded to obtain them
cheap. See advertisement.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-05-23

q ~ A requisition has been made up
oh Kansas for three regiments of troops
-one for three years and two for three
months. The Hiawatha Guards, Capt
Ira j. Lacock, have been ordered to Ft
Leavenworth. to form q portion of the
three months levies. He has issued q
call for volunteers. and will be off in q
few days. Three boys from this place
have joined his company. They are
Cyrus B. Bowman, James Newhard. and
Adrian Gray. Two of them are prin.
tiers, as usual.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-05-23

r. An individual named Deyil1s has
been detected in the act of conveying .
submarine boat 10 the traitors. There is
no doubt that the Dsvl Is ct the bottom
of the whole secession movement.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-05-23

s ~ Mr.. Ivy White has arrived in
town. and is now prepared to perform
feats Of legerdemain, and sing the "Star
Spsngled Banner" Ivy is Union man,
and heavy feller."
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-05-23

[ MILITARY ELEcr1oH.-On Monday. the
18th inst, an election was held for off.
GERS of the regiment composed of the
Companies Of Doniphan. and Atchison
Counties. Cyrus Leland. Of Troy, was
chosen Colonel G. G.. Foster, of Atchi-
son, Lieutenant Colonel and j. j.
Boyd.of Troy. Major. The entire vote
Of the regiment was cast for Col. A. G.
Ege. of Troy. for Brigadier General.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-05-23

~ The Hannibal and st. Joseph
Railroad Company are realizing the
effects Of their. toadyism to the Missouri
traitors, in permitting them to control
the road. greatly to the detriment Of pub-
lie and private interests. The Govern
ment has proclaimed it military high
way. and is preparing to take possession
of it with troops. Here is favorably
opportunity for JEFF. Thompson to paint
some more stripes on his flag.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-05-23

EE The Marysville Platform asks for
a cessation of hostilities. Very we'll. 1t
commenced them now let it set the ex-
ample in quitting.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-05-23

] EE 1t was to have been hoped that
the Congressional race would be free from
the rancor which characterized the Sen
atorial contest. Not so, however. The
Topeka Record, doubtless having receiv-
ed sufficient "aid," in consideration Of
its support of Pomsroy, to make it in
dependent of public opinion, feels called
upon to grumble at every one who did
not stand on its side. on the Senatorial
question. A number Of the leading
members of the Legislature invited Mr..
Parrott to speak at Topeka. which he
complied with. much to the displeasure
of the Record, which, from al accounts.
has grossly misrepresented Mr.. PARROTS
remarks. While such work is going on.
we are pleased to observe that none Of
the papers have anything to say disre-
spectful of Mr.. Conway.