White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-06-27
Correspondence.
(For the Chiefly
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO GOVERNOR
JACKSON.

SPECIAL DISPATCH TO GOVERNOR
JACKSON.
Oregon Taken, and "Nobody Hurt:''
DEAn CLArs.:-If you are still at Jefferson,
would inform You that I've taken Oregon. Ac
cording to your order, cape here TO organi.e
the boys to 20 down and help you to upset this
old fogy Government, and spill out Old Abe
and the other greasy mud-sills who have go'
hold of the big teat and the big purse, which
you know, by right belong TO We chivalrous
Southern gentlemen. But must give You the
official account of this, the most brilliant
achievement of the campaign.
We've taken Oregon, and nobody hurt. The
engagement lasted twenty nine minutes and a
half. You see, the Secesh boys here had been
busy for three months drumming up volunteers
for this demonstration. They sent across the
Nodaway for reinforcements, and away above
Big Tark., in order to make dead sure thing
oft. This was good idea, as l told them
that "the best way to stop the shedding Of blood
was to prepare well to shed it." So, pretty
early in the morning, the glorious Chivalry
commenced pouring into Oregon, some in their
Tchariots and some on their war horses. Il
would just remark that the higher ranks of the
Chivalry here use oxen to their chariots3 The
enthusiasm was tremendous, particularly when
the famous Kentucky Lightning Rod Brigade
dashed gallantly up to the rescue, headed by
that hero of many a well scaled roof. the re-
doubtable Sparrow. The Abolitionists stood
out tolerably well till the arrival of this gallant
band, but they saw that all was lost, and retired
to the shade to wait for something to turn up.
Our boys were now in high spirits, and kept
looking out the various roads for the balance Of
the 1900 expected. But, Claib., after waiting
some time, the bitter truth forced itself into
our minds that we were sold to all intents
and purposes! The Union men-blast them!-
began to grin and inquire about the ten compa-
nies that were to be here. Twas told that there
were parts Of ten companies here. The parts
were small, Claib., rather small-too small to
see satisfactorily without the aid Of large sized
magnifying glass. This is all private, you
know; it won't do to let it out, or the few we
have will desert us.
We'll, was mad as thunder, and had great
mind to leave; but some Of the pro tenn. officers
would not let me off. got them together and
made them a fire and birthstone speech; told
them to divide off into companies, and I'd
"swar' them in. tremendous splurge was
then made to form Hoss Cavalry Company;
but owing to lack of hosses, or probably men,
it fell through. The fall broke its neck-but
" sich is hfe." Several squads vainly tried to
form companies, but the sun being hot, they
met the usual fortunes of war. The sad fate of
the celebrated 69th Buck-ram Regiment is
painful to relate. This renowned Regiment,
composed Of the flower of the Oregon Chivalry,
among whom are many Of the F. F. VS., made
a fierce effort to rally. The drum beat to
arms" The spirit-stirring fife squeaked out
the cry, to the rescue" "Fall in, men. fall
in and show your blood" was heard in frantic
accents from the Corporal. The music moved
of, and three small boys and a half fell into
line, and pledged their lives, their fortunes and
their twelve kegs of powder to defend your Ex-
celiency from Narshal's writs and Lyons bull
lets. 80, what a falling in was there"
ION. where was Buckley thenl
One blast from out his busle were worth thousand
men,"
Where that other noble Virsinian, who, in that
burning eloquence so peculiarly his own, might
have inspired his fellow tipplers to 90 forth to
glorious war7 Where was old Plug Ugly, who
furnishes the weekly paper?' From sympa-
thy with the boys, Word was sent through the
crowd to hold up the honor of Oregon, which
was evidently getting uncomfortably heavy on
the small boys who had it in charge on the heels
of the drum. A certain official, who has run
for office and who expects to run again, was
very patriotic; and by dint of Word and work,
a Corporal's guard was at last obtained. The
sun getting hot, and the Enfield rifles not hav
ing made the landing, the unterriied, invinci-
BILE 69th Oregon Regiment NJ S. G. for s. C. A.
disbanded. They have requested me to inform
you that they have a few kegs of powder, which
they would sell at very low figure. In con.
ciusion, would inform your Excellency that
one company was sworn in, consisting of big
boys, little boys, rag tag and bob tail.
The performances being over, this additional
wing of the c. s. Army adjourned to the tune
Of the Bold Soger Boy" would particular.
y call your attention to the praiseworthy man.
ner in which Corporal Sparrow, of the Light
hing Rod Brigade, carried himself throughout
he action. After the engagement, the inquiry
vas raised, "Who killed Cock Robin7"
al, said the Sparror;
With my bow and arrow
killed Cock Robin"
The band then struck up the air
"HaiIto the Chief who in triumph advance,,.
l may transmit more favorable dispatch
'e1t time, as am going up to the Iowa line.
Truly Yours,
GEN. DAVIS,
Inspector General 5th Division Missouri.
(For the Chief)
A FEW "wORDS.o |,
HoLr CoCSrY. Missouri, May, 1861.
u That rotten egg looking "Word" in Or.
gon, had better 60 below and help his runaway
ling, Fox the lst, rather than stay up here with
is fellow-cowards and insult loyal men. We
ave no use for men like Secesh Word, who
hange their opinions according to the COM I
,ands of their wives.
" Holt County is safe for Secesh-e2 fool.
ere sworn into the service by Gen. Davis.
he General says he would not be afraid to
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