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RoBNsos AND LANE.-The personal
quarrel between Gov. Robinson and Gen.
Lane. which has for long time been
thrust before the public, in season and
out of season, (generally out, seems to
have again broken out with great viru-
lsnce. Nobody knows how it origina-
ted, but everybody knows that it is q
nuisance. Lane insisted upon the accep.
tance Of troops from Kansas. expecting
TO be their commander. But by some
mishsp be failed to "make the rifle, u
and now does not think much of any one
who will accept the position which ht
could not get. The talk is, that he il
now getting up an independent regiment
which he is determined to command
How Gov. Robinson is working, we Dc
not know but it is fair to presume tha
he is exerting all his power to circum
vent Lane. Certain it is, that tremen
dous hubbub is being kicked up.
Now, the personal quarrel between
these two men has no business to b.
thrust into public affairs at any time
much less at time like the present. l
their feud is not either quickly settled o
kept out Of matters of public interest
the people will be compelled. in self-de
fence, to lay them both upon the shell
Gen jackson and Col. Benton mutuall!
agreed that they both could not live il
Tennessee, and one of them left. Can
not Robinson and Lane come to such al
agreement? If they cannot decide whicl
shall leave. suppose they split the differ
cpce, and both go!
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-05-30
Important from JeAerson City.

ST. LOUIS, May IA. u.
The Republican Of this morning an
nounces that the State troops at Jefferson
City to the number of 1000 were prepsr-
ing to disbsni BY order of Gen. Price.
although very reluctant to do 80. The
Democrat on the contrary has informa-
ton that the troops had refused to dis
band. 1000 men with six pieces Of can
non arrived at Jefferson City Yesterday on
the White Cloud from Indepsndenee.
The Democrat's informaut also states
that considerable excitement prevailed
yesterday ct Jefferson City in consequence
Of the discovery Of sn sttsmpt TO poison
the troops. BY putting srsenie in The -four
from which tbsir bread i nsds. It Il
said that Union man il baker to the
troops and . secessionist. in order to e.
feet his destruction, had made an arrange
ment with . negress to poison the bread.
She informed against him. and spies were
placed 90 q to overhear the conversation
between him and the womsn, whsn he
was arrested and placed in Jail. A prop.
osition was made to hang him, bot il
was overruled.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-05-30

~ Jsf. Thompson and one Slaybacl
gave On exhibition of thsir exalted chiv
airy. last week. by tearing down ~
American Gag that had been hoisted on
the St. Joseph Post Office. Just then
there could have been two bullets very ju
dicously disposed Of The only effective
remedy for such attacks, is to be found
in the prescription of Gen. Dix ''Who
ever pulls down that Gag, shoot him OF
the spot !" This treatment should nevel
be neglected.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-05-30

old gentleman Who is noted for his sterling
qualities Of heart, as well As sosnd sense.
Among those who know him, his word is Cos
pei; and il is . common remark, when speak
ins of the reliability of any one, to say che is
as good a old Wheat" Mr.. Wheat is o na-
tive Of Egypt. but was raised in the Genesee
Valley, New York.
cHARLEs sfARNs,
Reprcseutative from Leavenworth, is one of
the "sloy bat sure" members. Slowness has
been one Of his chief characteristics, from his
earliest boyhood. In the harvest neld. at the
shucking, apple-bee, sheep shearing, or goose
pulling. he always came out behind. until Starns
and behind became Synonymous terms. Final
", the name was applied to the back part Of
all things, animate and inaninate-morc com
monty to sailing vessels. A good anecdote is
related of Mr. Stans. He was a member OF
the last Territorial Legislature, and had pre-.
pared a grand speech on the game law; but he
was SO slow about getting it of, that the Leg.
islature adjourned, leaving it upon his hands
But he was determined not to let the speech
die snborn; and accordingly, when the Militia
bill came up. during the present session, be
arose and delivered his game law speech!
IRA n. SMITH,
Representative from Brown, is . son Of John
Smith, Of whom some Of our older readers may
remember to have heard, many years ago, and
grandson of Oliver Goldsmith. He Was born
in the neighborhood Of Losdon, where he in
berited . fine estate. The city limits approach
ed his premises, and demand was made upor
him to lay OF bis land into lots, and sell them
for building purposes. He refused, whereupor
q vigilance committee was appointed, who seiz
ed number of his friends and burned them al
the stake upon his premises. He made his es
cape, and his land was divided among the com
mittee. That portion Of London still bears the
name of Smithfela. Mr.. Smith fed to Ameri
ca, but fell into the hands Of the Indians, who
prepared to sacrifice him, but he was miracu
lously rescued by young squaw named Poca
hontas He fell in love with her; but the ge
MUS of i'll luck still followed him, and he wa.
supplanted by young man who afterwards be
came the celebrated John Randolph. Mr.. Smith
then exiled himself in the West; but bad luck
still clung to him, and he was elected mem
ber of the Kansas Legislature. His name, once
very numerous, will probably soon become ex
tinct, as thorough investigation shows thai
there arc but three persons by the name o
Smith now living.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-05-30
British Government to remain Neutral.

British Government to remain Neutral.
t~fsr New YonK, May "a.
The steamer Etna has arrived. She
brings four days later than the Persia.
The British Government has issued
proclamation warning its subjects against
engaging in the war in America, and de-
claring the intention Of the Government
to remain neutral. 1t warns British sub
iects if they enter the military service of
either side, Join ships ofwar or transports.
or attempt to get recruits. or 6t out ves-
sells for war purposes or transports. or
break or endeavor to break any blockade
lawfully and actually established, or carry
soldiers. dispatches. or materials contra
band of war, for either party. they will
be liable to oil the penalties and conse-
qucnces, and do so at their peril. and will
in no wise obtain the protection of this
Government.
The Confederate States Commissioners
had an interview with NJ. Thouvenel on
the 18th. France is abouts to send Q
feet to America to protect French inter-
ests.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-05-30

~ "The Pine and Palm" Is the
name Of . paper Published in Bos-
ton, devoted exclusively to Hsytin
affairs and the African race. Two oi
the principal editors arc james Rsdpath
and Richard ]. Hiltoa. we'll known in
Kansas. The psper Is conducted with
considerable ability. and 10 gotten up
with extrsordiaary neatnsss. The priee
is % . year.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-05-30

~ The cut-worms are still making
sad havoc with garden vegetables and
corn. Their season is pretty nearly over,
bot the present cold rains are in their
favor. A few hot days and warm show.
ers will finish them, and corn can be re.
planted. We learn that the chinch- bog
has appeared in some places over in Holt
County but the present weather, 50
favorable for cut-worms. 10 death on the
bugs. So mote it be.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-05-30
The Army moving-Murder Of Ellsworth.
f New YoRK. Nav o.

The Army moving-Murder Of Ellsworth.
New YoRK, May "a.
All is quiet in Alexandria. The New
Jersey troops. three miles from Alsxan.
dria, were fired into By ambushed seces.
sionists. The latter were routed and two
rebel Captains captured.
A special dispatch to the Post says
the Goth regiment captured 800 rebels
on the Orange road, neat Alexandra.
The Times special pispateh says 5000
troops are now on Arlington Heights
with battery. Another is ta each end
of Long and Chain bridges, and one at
Alexandra. r...rs..
1t is said that Gen. Sanford will COM
mand the advancing army in Virgins.
Altogether there are 13. 900 troops in the
advancing army. The Tribune's dispatch
furnishes the following particulars
Col. Ellsworth was shot as he was
descending the stairs with the secession
Gag which be had torn down. BY the man
Jackson, keeper Of the Marshall House,
with . double bsrrsled gun. He died al
most instantly, dyeing the secession Gag
with his blood. BE only said; "My
God" --.--.-~...J -.
A lstsr dispatch says Alszandria is
taken and will be held. y-, +.
The 6rst Michigan regiment entered
town about six o'clock, an hour after the
appearance Of the Zousves. and captured
. body Of cavalry. who, at first demand
ed time to consider. bot were forced to
yield without delay. ..,, -.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-05-30

The PRAIRIE FARMER.-Mr. w. w.
Corbett has become associated with II.
D. Emery in the editorial management
Of this increasingly popular WEsrERS
Agricultural, Horticultural and Home
Paper.
No paper is doing so much for the diff.
sion of such information as is needed
among the people as this. and it deserves
place atevery 6reside in the whole West
Its articles on practical Agriculture
and Horticulture, Stock breeding and
management, the Dairy and Household
the application Of the popular sciences to
everyday farm life, with good digest
of News of the day, weekly review ol
the MARKETS at home and abroad, al
combine to make it paper no farmer
should do without.
The publishers will send it singly IN
til January. 1862. for one dollar. or il
clubs of fvs for four dollars. Address
EMERY 4 Co., Chicago. III.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-05-30
WASHINGTON, May 25

WASHINGTON. May 25.
Intense excitement was created here by
the assassination of Col. Ellsworth. Bells
are tolling. buildings are dressed in Grape.
and flags are flying at half.mast. Els
worth was shot in the back by one Jack
son, proprietor of . hotel in Alexandris.
Jackson was Immediately killed by
Francis d. Brownell, of Troy. . member
OF Ellsworth's Zousves. The body is
lying in state at the Navy Yard. Presi-
dent Lincoln was . warm personal friend
of Ellsworth, and is deeply affected by
his death.
Government is in possession of start
ling intelligence from Baltimore, that
certain prominent Union men. who. in
presence Of United States troops have
loudly proiessed devotion to the Union.
are secretly working for secession. Their
names and accurate information about
them. and their plans are in the hands of
the Administration.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-05-30

~ The subscriptions Of number oi
club subscribers will expire in few weeks.
If not renewed. all such papers will be
discontinued at the end Of the time paid
for. They have q chance to renew at
the same rates, as well as all other per.
sons Who desire to avail themselves of the
offer. Our terms win be found on the
next page.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-05-30
New YoRK, May Is.

The Worlds dispatch says reports
have reached the city that . q. s. steamer
had an engagement to-day with the bat
terry at Aquis Creek. completely demol-
ishing it. The men from the steamer
went on shore and raised an American
flag. This is the only battery between
Washington and Fortress Monroe.
The Times dispatch. dated midnight,
says . gentleman Just from Alexandria
says the FIRE Zouaves have commenced
executing their threats of frevenge. They
have already shot three violent secession
lists. The people at Alexandria. who
were sympsthizers with Jackson, have
been compelled to fee for their lives.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-05-30

r. We have received the first num-
Der of the Brown County Union, publish.
ed at Hiawatha, by P. Gould Parker. 1t
says it shall support Lincoln's Admins.
tration. The Union will doubtless be .
great auxiliary to the prosperity and de-
velopment of the resources Of Brown
County.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-05-30

kE The Atlantic Monthly for June,
has come to hand. This grsst work is
constantly growing better. One good
feature. Is It's numerous spirited articles
relating 10 the Present. The price is only
% Q year.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-05-30
Memphis to be Attacked.
Sr. LoUIs, May 25,

-. ST. Louis, May 70, ?. =.
It is reported that regiment Of volun-
teers will start from the Arsenal this
evening for some point down the river.
probably Csiro. It is also reported that
q part Of the forces at Csiro, will go to
Memphis. Agents Of the Government
were bere to-day purchssing steamers for
the expedition south. From present sp-
pearances it il altogether likely that
Memphis will be attacked next wesk.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-05-30

%Among the Georgia troops in the
army about Fort Pickens, We notice the
name of Lisutsn:nt John Butt. Fsmil-
iarly, we presume. he might be termed
Lieutsnant Joek-Ass.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-05-30

u. 8. Troops have Entered Virginia
Thev Eater Virginia at Three Poines-
Alexapdria Seixed-Death 0fCol. Ells.
worth.
WAsKmeroI. May "a.
As it was supposed to be the case. last
night several regiments. with the New
Jersey and Michigan Brigsdes. Ellis
worti's Zousves. and the District tmilitis.
croesed into Virginia. The Virgins
picketp hsving been previously driven IL
by the advance guards. one Of The req.
ments took the road lesdilg to Eairfsx
Court HoSss, about 20 miles from Wal
ipeton, while another. the jersey. stopped
At the forts, Q mile from the long bridge.
awaiting orders. :.
An advance into Virginia was also
made from another point. namely at thu
mouth of the Potomac Aqueduct as
Georgetown. The 7th New York Regi.
ment was among the troops. and after
several hours march, occupied . point
between the bridge and Columbia Spring.
on the line OF the w asn,neton ana Aiex'
andris Railroad. The Distinct OF Coium-
bia troops returned to w :shington TINS
morning. This morning from 6 to TO-
600 troops were sent over into Virginia.
Firing was heard occasionally BY the
driving.in OF the p'ckets:
9 O'Clock A. N.-Ihe n. l.; Aooave:'
l4th and 69th. and the Now jersey regi,
ments. hold AIsxamdr'a' wnae severa'
regiments occupy Arlington nelgns'.,
The entrance into Aiexandr's was AZ
tended BY IN event whicn mas cast tne
deepest gloom over this community; Col
Ellsworth, who had nsuiea 1oWn 'ne 90
eession dag from the Marsnah HOUSE. va
soon after shot by . concealed Ioe' mr.
body has been brought TO the w ashlng'
ton Navy Yard. .aai
Accounts from Alexandra are some.
what contradictory. but there Is no dous'
Of the fact that man named jackson
who shot Ellsworth, was instantly put to
death. some say BY both bullet and bay
onet. $50.
When the Federal troops reached Al
exandria the Virginia troops fired at them
and fled. Visitors to that city say the
scenes were intensely exciting. Fedora
vessels were in the meantime before AL
exandria.
1t seems to be true that body OF Fed
eral troops had advanced to Fairfax
Court House to take possession of th.
junction of the Orange and Alexandris
and Manassas Gap Railroad, with q
view of intercepting the advance of Vir.
ginia troops towards Alexandria from
Richmond and other points.
Nearly 5000 troops arrived at Wash
ington yesterday. a
IL o'clock A. M.-It is reported tha
IS the Virgins troops retired from Alex
sndria one of them was killed by Q sho
from the Federal forces. There is /.
prospect of capturing the fueitives.-
Among the forces sent over to Virgins
were two batteries and two companies o
artillery. ~.
The news otthe death ofCol. Ellsworth
was not generally known Throughout
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-05-30

~ Much has been said with regard
to the scarcity Of provisions for the
Southern troops; but we have reliable
assurance that even delicacies are to be
found in the camps. Persons who have
visited their encampments, observed q
great abundance Of mullins. They were
raga-na6fns.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-05-30

~ Mr.. Bittinger, the new Postmas-
ter at st. JOSEPH, has recently entered up
on the duties of his Office. notwithstsn.
ding the repeated warnings from the &C.
cessionists not to attempt it. II he con-
ducts the affairs of his Office % satisfac-
torily as his predecessor, he will do we'll.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-05-30

~ The Ladies' Repository. for June.
is upon our table. It is illustrated with
scene on the coast of Mt. Desert and .
Portrait of Rev. Glazen Fillmore, D.D.
The contents, in all its departments, are
of the choicest and most interesting de-
scription. Cincinnati-92 . year
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-05-30
Sympathy for Col. Ellsworth.
MEcHANIcsvILLE. N. T., May "a.

The assassination of Col. Ellsworth has
caused in his native town the utmost sor-
row and indignation. The father Of Col.
Ellsworth happened to be in the telegraph
office when the intelligence was received.
All the flags in town were at half-mast.
Tine sympathy expressed for his parents
is universal. The Col. was their only
living son. ~
The Tribune's Washington dispatch
says q company Of horse numbering 35
men was captured at Alexandria. Sher-
mans battery coming on them suddenly.
they had no alternative. The railroad
was then torn mp leading out of the city.
Gen. Scott and Sec'y Seward were on
the long bridge when the troops went
over. Thus was Virginia secession rati-
fed.
1t is reported that the next movement
will be on Harper's Ferry.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-05-30

r. A new pspsr, called the Union
printed upon the material Of the late Ne.
maha City Herald, has made its appear
ance in Brownville. Nebraska Edited
BY j. II. Maun and A. 8. Holiday. II
is neatly gotten up. is Democratic in pol
itics, and appears to be for the Union.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-05-30

~ Two of the most obnoxious rates
of the Southern Confederatss, are their
postsge rates and pirates.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-05-30

81. LOUIS. Nay 25.
All the Asgs hrs and at LoaisvilIe arc
at half mast In consequences OF ths oessI
Of Col. Ellsworth. who was . ssse
favorite. - aT
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-05-30

v A little son of Thomas Lease, Of
this place. had bis thigh broken. last
week, by fall while engaged in play.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-05-30
Col. Ellsworth.

Buy,AIos Msy IS.
FlseJ ere flying st half mast 10 this.
and iii eastern eities. for the death Of
Col. Ellsworth. Great indignation and
sorrow is expressed for his murder.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-05-30

EE The Legislature viii adjourn on
Tuesday next.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-05-30

MYSTERIOUS FELLows.-There is q
mystery in the movements Of Montgom-
cry and Jennison, and . terror in their
names, that utterly Danish all peace Of
mind from the traitors on the Missouri
border. They are ubiquitous. No one
knows whence they come and whittier
they go. But few days ago. Texas,
Louisiana, Arkansas, and the whole In
dian country, were upside down with
CONSERVATION, caused by the report that
Montgomery and his band were commit
ting depredations all through those parts,
and large bodies of troops were sent in
pursuit of them, who were at times said
to have the desperadoes in their power.
At the same time. Montgomery was at
Topeka. attending to matters Of more
Immediate importance. We have au-
thority for saying that he has his band
in readiness to make swoop at a mo-
ment's warning, but they are pledged to
await the frst provocation.
Jennison was positively hung in Mis-
souri,. several months since-hung dead,
dead, dead. The Missouri papers told
us so, and there could be no sort of doubt
about it. But it does not appear to have
disconnected him much. A few days
ago, large body Of Missourians were
prowling upon the border of Kansas
Jennison smelt them up, dressed in reg.
ular Puke style. spent q night in their
camp, talked secession, cursed the Abo'
litionists, and found out all about the
plans and intentions Of the rascals. Then
he went and prepared his band to give
the scamps surprise when they should
undertake to carry their plans into effect
The Missourians will find that Jennisor
will bear great deal more hanging be-
fore be ceases to be dangerous.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-05-30
D. WHEAT.

Belshazzar Wheat is one of the Representa-
tives from the Breckipridge District He is a
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-05-30

~ What medicine is most common
ly used among soldiers? Campfire.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-05-30
cEoRcI n. LILLE,

Representative from the Woodson and Madison
District, is q man Of excellent sense, and il
much respected throughout the Neosho Valley
That entire region claims him as its own, and
he is known there q the "Lillie Of the Valley. >
By occupation, he is . farmcr-and . model
industrious one he is, too. His industrioul
habits are shared BY his sons, of whom he ha.
several. Their working dress, in warm Sum
mer days, is fiery simple and comfortable
ing palm-leaf hat and q shirt. A venerable
minister one sultry day passing BY the farm
and observing the group hard at work. turned
to . companion and enthusiastically exclaimed
+" Behold the Lilies of the field! Solomon in
all his glory vas not arayed like one of these"
Mr.. Lille 10 native of France, and was born
in the city which bears his name.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-05-30

Secretary Of State, is almost daily in attend
ance upon one branch or the other of the Leg
islature. He is Of Swiss descent, his parents
having been known as the "Swiss Family Rob
inson." His father was very poor, and John
was apprenticed to learn the trade Of black.
smith. He became such an expert workman,
particularly in pitching horse-shoes. that he
went by the name Of" Horse Shoe Robinson" |"
He was first introduced 70 the attention of the
public in the pages of Comic Almanac, under
the name of "Jack Robinson"
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1861-09-06
TO TEACHERS,

THE Board ofExaminers of Wyandot Coun
ty, Ohio, will hold meetings regularly at the
Clerks office in the Court House on the first and
third Saturdays in each month, for the ex-
animation of Teachers, under the 'act to pro.
vide tor the reorganization, supervision and
maintainancc of Common Schools" passed
March, ID, 1853. Teachers are requested to
meetthe Board as early as 10 o'clock A. M
promptly. All applications will be required tc
urnish evidence of good moral character by
ertifcates or otherwise as no certificates will
ergranted without such evidence, and nc
Csc ial meetings of the Board will be held un:
cpe any cons sideration.
BY Orderof the Board.
H, H,MADDUX Clerk.
June 'Gl.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1861-09-06
OBJ w DIRK .

ecl,fae ane Fanc'', Plain ape Eea
OF EVERY C,SCRiPT,ON,
DONE TO ORDER ON SHORT NOTICE.