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The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1861-09-12
SALUTATORY.

We present to.day to the public The first
number of The SMOKY HILL AND REPUBLICAN
UNION.
enter into any elaborate exposition of the
policy which shall characterize our admins
tration. We have already, in our prospectus,
briefly set forth the leading objects which
have induced US TO commence the publication
of the paper-namely, the maintenance Of the
Government, and the development of the nat
ural capabilities of the Western Kansas Val-
lies.
We love the Republican Government estab-
lished by WASHINGTON, and his illustrious
compeers; and We believe its maintenance
against all foes to be the most sacred of all
earthly duties We shall therefore do what W e
can to uphold it-speaking of open and secret
enemies rs they deserve to be spoken Of In
doing so, we intend to call things by their
right names, and to invoke against traitors of
all degrees, the scorn and execration Of all
honest and patriotic men.
In thus supporting the Government We do
not propose to be governed by any narrow
partizan views. We have confidence that the
present administrators of the Government are
actuated by proper patriotic motives, and that
they are every way competent TO the successful
management of the difficulties which the ext
geneies Of the times have devolved upon them
but if it shall be demonstrated, after fair
trial, that such is not the case, We shall be
among those who will insist that men who are
competent shall be put in their places. So
much for Governmental! matters.
In local matters, We do not propose to be
governed by any mere town or county consid-
erations. An idea prevails extensively that
Central and Western Kansas is a desert and
how!ing waste-almost unnhabtablc by white
men. WITHOUT stopping, at this time, to in-
quire who are the authors of this absurd
aspersion Of the most beautiful and fertile
valiies of the continent, We shall labor assid-
uously to correct the falsehood, and to invite
settlers to the now unoecupied lands of the
Smoky Hill, Republican, Saline, Solomon, the
Blues, Vermiion, Neosho, Verdigris, and their
thousand tributaries. The lands drained by
the streams named, are capable of supporting
. population more dense than that of Massa-
chuse,ts, and upon their speedy occupancy
by an industrious agricultural. people, depends,
in large measure, the future growth of the
State, and the prosperity of those Of US now
here.
We ask our frontier friends, who agree with
us in the objects which we seek to promote,
to aid in extending the circulation of the
USIoS, not only among our own people, but
among the people of the East, from whom we
hope to sttract emigration.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1861-09-12
ROCKET BATTERIES.

Rocket batteries are suggested as means
to drive the rebels out of their masked re-
treats. Those used in the British service
are propelled through thick iron tube, the
fuse being cut to burn given distance, as
in the case of shell; to the rocket is at
tached pole from eight to ten feet long,
which, coming in collision with any object,
has the effect of starting the rocket in the
opposite way in the meantime the pro-
jectile is vomiting perfect sheet of liquid
fame, lighting up everything for a mile
around, and iguiting everything of an in
Aammable nature, awhile the dense smoke
arising therefrom will cause the best disci-
plined soldiers to leave their guns and flee
in search of purer atmosphere. 1t finally
terminates in she'll of the most destructive
kind.
We should consider it very imprudent
to be caught in the immediate vicinity Of
4" these fellers," while they are under head.
wav
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1861-09-12
TIE LATEST FROM SOUTHERN
KANSAS.

y. s. Knight, Esq, left Fort Scott at six
o'clock Sunday evening. and arrived h
Yesterday. We are indebted to him tor
liable adyices of Col Lanes movements.
Rain : lman force has never been fur:
advancett han twelve miles east of Fort
~. 1rrspiisSpeA ppiisSpeA, i,sswe-sses1 have been within
miles, and there have been numerous
fling collisions. Last Wednesday, then
el comma,hs.r commenced retreat "a
direction of Lexington, leaving about III
sand men at II camp twelve miles cast
Fort Scott
Lane had about three thousand three wears
men, and ten or fifteen hundred fourteen dayH
men. He has dismissed portion of the lat.
ter, an1 the remainder with part of Weer's
men were to be left at camp Lincoln i'm
charge Of Col Wcer.
The rest of the troops were started on Sat
urday and Sunday, in pursuit of Rains in
three different bodies, to unite before pro.
ceed!ng far. Lane was to leave shortly af-
ter Mr.. knight started The thousand men
left by Rains have undoubtedly been cap \
tured before this.
Col. Lane has issued a general order, de-
claring that all under his command wlH
should seize goods, except in accordance
with proper orders, would be treated as rob =
bers. He said the order would be read IL
all the men before crossing the Missouri linn
and must be obeyed.
On Saturday night, Col. Jennison's COM
mand brought in 120 cattle, and 100 shee
for the Commissary Department. Seven
teen or eighteen contrabands" and largi
number of horses were also brought in T.
all about 500 head of cattle had been takeu
from the rebels. Conservative.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1861-09-12

A DEMOCRATIC PAPER ON THE Sup
PRESTON OF LEGENDARY PUBLICATIONS.
The Czereland Pam Dealer has the
following:
"Five rebel papers have been suppressed
for their open advocacy of rebellion-one
in Maine. one in New Hampshire, and
three in St. Louis. If Liberty is used
for the destruction of Liberty, there can be
no doubt about our duty. The abuse Of
freedom is the most dangerous enemy to
to freedom it meets. We unhesitatingly
say, down with traitors everywhere, in
whatever guise they may appear. We can
better afford to be lenient during profound
peace, than when in the midst Of most
gigantic rebellion. We deeply regret the
necessity for martial law, habeas corpus
suspension, and vigils over the press. The
New York Day Book, journal Of Com
mercc, and Ne,rs, live by Indulgence only,
and that of doubtful propriety."
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1861-09-12

The Secessionists of the Northwestern
counties have been collecting in camp at
Rochester, in Andrew county, where it is
said they now number some two thousand.
The Union men have also gone into camp,
few miles from the secessionists, and at
last accounts numbered from twelve to
fifteen hundred. They are commanded by
Colonel Thompson, of Atchison, and Col.
Cranor, of Gentry. There are several
hundred Iowa men with them, well armed,
and having two or three pieces of artillery.
Large reinforcements are expected from
lows, when battle may ensue. The
secessionists are fccking to their camp in
scores, and there are scarcely any remain
ing at home White Cloud Chief.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1861-09-12
ELWOOD, KANSAS.

Nearly four hundred men went into ca
yesterday morning near this city. AND
them we may mention
Capt. Harrington's company, of Paler,
Capt. Randolph's company, of Geary.
Capt. Flickinger's company, of Wathe
Capt. Campbelps company, of Elwood
Col. Leland was in camp with deta
ment from Troy.
Judge Lee was elected Major of the B
tallion and assumed command. ThI
troops are in no particular service, fedora
or State, but are mustered to defend thd
State from invasion, and in all possisR
ways benefit and aid the cause of the Un;on
They are armed with double barrelled sbo
guns. and the terrible Sharp's rifles Of '56
We understand that no Invasion of Nilsson
ri is intended, but the camp is part Of q
general organization, which is to war on The
border, If occasion oifers.-[Free Press.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1861-09-12
An ACT

To Define and Punish Certain Conspiracies.
Be 1t enacted by The Senate and House Of
Representatives. Of the Inned States of
Americr IN Congress assembled,
That if two or more persons within any
State or Territory of the United States shall
conspire together to overthrow, or to put
down or to destroy by force, the govern
ment of the United States, or to levy war
against the United States, or to oppose by
force the authority of the government Of
the United States; or by force to prevent him
der or delay the execution of any law of
the United States; or by force to seize,
take. or possess any property of the United
States aguinst the will or contrary to the
authority of the United States; or BY
force, intimidation, or threat to prevent any
person from accepting or holding any Office,
or trust, or place of confidence, under the
United States, each and every person SO
offending shall be guilty of high crime,
and, upon conviction thereof in any dis
trict or circuit court of the United States
having Jurisdiction thereof or district, or
supreme court Of any Territory of the
United States having jurisdiction thereof,
shall he punished by fine not less than
FIVE hundred dollars and not more than five
thousand dollars; or by imprisonment,
with or without hard labor, as the court
shall determine, for period rot less than
six months. nor creator than six years, Or
both such fine and imprisonment.
Annloyed Julv Al 1851
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1861-09-12
THE UNION CONVENTION.

We publish in another column call, extern
svely signed by patriots of all parties. for
Union Convention, to put in nomination the
right kind of candidates for the Offices to be
filled at the ensuing fall election. This is as
it should be. At time like this, when the
overthrow of the Government by traitorous
band of malcontents is sought, mere disputes
about platforms, or the policy which the Cow
ernment ought to pursue in its administration,
seems absurd and out of place, and will not be
engaged in by an earnest and patriotic people.
All who are not traitors at heart, can readily
agree to postpone the consideration OF the
question of high tariff or a low tariff, specie
currency or paper currency. sqnatter sover-
eighty or congressional prohibition of slavery.
or the best man for President, until the ques-
ton is determined as to whether the Govern
meut shall or shall not continue to exist
whether the old Cons titution Of WASHINGTON,
JEFFERSON and MADISON, or the new COnstitu-
ton of DAVIS, TooMBs, and STEPHENS, shall
be the supreme law of the land, and whether
Mr.. LINCOLN, elected by the people, or JEFF
DAVIS, elected by cabal Of traitors, shall be
the President of the American States. Until
the Government, the Constitution, the capital,
are safe from the traitors who now surround
them, patriots of all parties must separate from
traitors, and unite in hearty and consistent
effort for the maintenance of the institutions,
in the defence of which so many Of our brave
people are now periliag their lives. In no way
can those of US who remain at home evince
our devotion to free institutions more decid-
edly, than by sacrificing all party predictions
upon the altar Of our country, and by joining
hands in support of patriots, and in opposition
to the traitors who are tolerated in our midst,
and who are laboring by canting, hypocritical,
and false preexts, to aid the rebels IN the
copsummation of their scheme for the over
throw of the Government and the conquest OF
a large portion of the Union. FIJI the local
Offices, and the Legislatures of the loyal
States. with sympathizqrs with Southern trea-
son, and the overthrow of the General Govern
ment, and the extipguishment Of freedom,
would be speedy and certain. We must not
rermit this No man who sides with treason
and traitors, and against his own Governs
ment, should be permitted to hold any place
of power or influence amongst us. They
belong to the Judas Iscariot family, who, with
a kiss will betray to crucifixion and death,
the PARROTS who confde in them.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1861-09-12
THE CAPITAL QUESTION.

At the approaching November election, the
voters of Kansas will be called upon to select
a D ornament :seat for the State Capital. In
doing so, the objects most important are: To
choose such point as will be most easily Of
access to the largest number of our citizens,
and as near the centre Of our State and popu-
latiou as possible. The people of Western
Kansas are, perhaps. more deeply interested
in this question than the majority are aware
Of That the seat Of government. for num-
Der of years at least must remain east of the
Pottaw atomic Reserve is a fixed fact. That
the first railroad built in Kansas will start
from some point on the river, and terminate
for a time at the capital, is equally true; :;
therefore, our object should be to bring the
termiRus of that road as near our own doors as
possible This should exert strong influence
upon our action.
We know of but two points, now in the
field, that are likely to succeed, Topeka and
Lawrence. Much may be said in favor of the
latter, but, that its interest are not identical
with this section Of the State can be seen 1T a
glance, and that its citizens have never shown
a disposition to make them so. is proven BY
their past history. In fact, it is not natural
they should, and they never will. Topeka,
however, has interests with which We are
united. Its position is located exactly upon
our line of travel TO and from the Missouri
river. Though situated on the south side of
the Kaw, it must look foI its success, as a
business place, and its prosperity as a city,
to the West and North of The river. They have
not got the agricultural country On the south
side that will ever support them. For this
reason, they are now, and have been for a
long time past, exerting their influence in
favor of this section of our State.
We like Lawrence, personally. For the
past year we have been temporarily located
there and we believe it to be a smart, thriv.
ing town, and likely to become an important
point; but no matter how far she may advance
toward greatness, this section of our State will
receive no benefit from it..
We shall continue our remarks upon this
important subject, (at least to Western kansas,)
in future numbers, and shall show that aside
from the great advantage derived from our
proximity to a railroad, We still should sustain
Topeka.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1861-09-12
A Good appointment.

We learn that Major Vessel, now COM
manding st Fort Riley, has been appointed
Colonel of the Home Guard Regiment, BY
Gov. Robinson. We believe this to be a
most excellent appointment, and one which
the Major was we'll deserving; and though
we regret to lose so valuable an officer from
the Fort, We ar: content to know that in
his new position he will be of much more
real benefit to our young State.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1861-09-12

Pennsylvania Avenue, were closed al an
early hour Nat night, fearing the govern
ment would interrupts Or suspend their bust
ness.
Reports ffcm various points on the Vir.
ginia side of the Potomac represent that al
was quiet last night, and this |motniug on I
forces near Alexandria found SIX pound
ers buried in the ground short distance
from the railroad station. They we're ta-
ken to Fort Ellsworth. 80
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1861-09-12
UNION DISTRICT CONVENTION.

The undersigned, citizens Of WabaunSee,
Davis, and Dickinson counties, believing that
in this hour of peril to our Country and State,
there should be no political distinction known
among the pcople save those which separates
Patriots from Traitors, earnestly invite all who
are in favor of sustaining the Government in
its present struggle, and OF upholdlng the
Constitution and Laws OF our Common Coun'
try, TO meet In District Convention at Junction
City, Kansas, on Tuesday, September "a, 1861,
for the purpose of designating three candidates
for members Of the lower branch Of the next
We suggest that the proposed District Con-
vention be composed of one delegate for every
twenty FIVE votes poled at the last November
election.
We also recommend tha' County Conventions
for the selection of delegates, the nomination
of county officers &C., be held at the respective
county-seats, Of the District, on Satul day,
September 81, 1861.
We trust that all lovers of constitutional
freedom, and the benign Government estab
lished by WAsHINGToN, will unite in this move.
nen:, and the selection of true and tried
patriots and onest men for the Offices to be
flled at the ensuing election.
u White, CN Church. Fred Drew,
Edward Cobb, G McClelland, E A Barker,
A " Callen, d F N Rule, A Whitman,
Harris, N S Gilbert, ii n Williams,
] Mansfield Buntley, Thos Cameron,
G VI Stallcop, Heiiel, Wetzel,
G Miller, r Berry, Jas McDevitt.
John Wallace, L McBratrey, c Berger.
And 500 Others.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1861-09-12

E Brigham Young has thrown of his
allegiance to the United States Govern
ment, and declared the independence of the
Territory. The Mormons were arhing in
every direction to maintain their independ-
ence at all hazards.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1861-09-12

Eg Charles +. Clark is organizing a
company Of cavalry, at Fort Riley, for home
service we believe. All who wish to join
the service, can do no better than enter the
ranks of this company. Mr.. Clark is
everyway competent to take command, hav-
ing served long time in the regular SER
vice, and will make popular and efficient
officer.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1861-09-12

rA. Mr.. Branch, Superintendent of Indian
Affairs, was at Topeka last Friday, and, we
believe, was in council with delegation Of
Shawnee Indians. On Saturday he was at
st. Mary's Mission. What the nature of his
visit is we did not learn.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1861-09-12

E To our friends in Topeka and Law
renee we feel very grateful for the liberal
disposition they have shown toward our new
enterprise. We trust the merchants of
Leavenworth will come forward and give us
a helping hand. They are the ones mostly
benefited by our people.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1861-09-12
The Signatures

Over three hundred names have been
signed to the call fer a Union District Con-
vention. BY publishing the whole list, to-
gether with other matter in the same type,
in this issue, we would run short of capital
letters; we therefore omit them.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1861-09-12

ESy. We have not SPACE to call attention to
each ADVERT sement, separately,i in this number
The tradesmen and merchants Of our young city
are we'll represented, as also are the profess
sional men. We advise our readers to give
them careful perusal.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1861-09-12
Dickinson County Union Con-
ventIOn.

A Convention for the selection Of Dele
gates to the County Nominating Convea.
ton, will be held at the different precincts,
on Tuesday, the 18th inst. A full atten-
dance is requested.
MANY CITIZE.tS.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1861-09-12

EE The London Once a Week Of July
Sth, referring to the seeding States, says :
"There remains for them the painful dis
covery that the world is learning to do
without their staple"
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1861-09-12
UNION CONVENTION.

The Convention for the selection of Delegates
TO the County and District Conventions will be
held in Junction City precinct, on Tuesday, the
18th inst, at the Eagle Hotel. All good Union
men are earnestly requested to bepresent
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1861-09-12

nA- all the letters, and the greater part
of the papers, in the mail by the train on
the Hannibal and St. Joseph Railroad,
wrecked on the 81 inst, have been saved.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1861-09-12

rS Funch sAys; Women are said to
have stronger attachments than men. It
is not 50. Strength of attachment is evinc.
ed IN little things. A man is often attach.
ed TO an old hat; but did you ever hnowl
a woman having an attachment for IN
bonnet! Echo answers-neyer ~ -
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1861-09-12

1 A Western editor speaking of fat
contemporary, remarked that If All Aesb
was grass ne 1tast be load e hay, -
suppose l am, said tie fat man, " from
way the assesfrs aibblisg It me-"
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1861-09-12

ES Elder n. B. White will preach at
Taylor's Hall, on Sunday next, at three
o'clock, P. NJ.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1861-09-12

Tie Baltimore rioters Of the 10Th Of April
are now on trial at Townsend's town Sid
but it is difficult to find verdict Of guilty.
The report of the narrow escape Of Capt.
Strong, of the End Wisconsin regiment,
from an attack by the rebels, is confirmed.
After be was taken, Capt. Strong shot three
Of his captors with his revolver and escaped
The War Department received dispatch
to-day from Gen. Rosecrans, in camp. SUIT
ton, Va. dated yesterday, from which it is
inferred that all is we'll with his command.
CAIRO, Sept. Large reinforcements
and supplies we're sent to Padducah to-day.
The railroad bridge six miles from Paddu-
cab was bnrned to prevent the enemy from
coming in BY railroad. The town is repor-
ted quiet, though many citizens are leaving.
Gen. C. f. Smith of the regular army, ar
rived here from st Louis. He goes direct
to Padducah to take command.
Reliable information received from below
saws the rebel force under Polk and Pillow
from six to eight thousand, is at Columbus.
They have heavy cannon, but not mounted.
Thompson with additional force is encamp-
ed opposite in Mo- The force at Columbus
is said to have come from Union City and
New Madrid, aud is poorly clad.
WAsHINGroN, Sep. The proprietor of
q faro bank was arrested yesterday. 1t be-
ing reported that paymaster in the navy,
who is detained here in custody, has been
patroni.i ing hi. establishment by large ad-
vances, on gambling houses, principally on
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