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The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1861-11-23
REMOVAL OF FREMoNr.


Since our last publication, the ''powers
that be- have seen fit to remove from the
head Of tile Department. ofthe West, Gen.
John G. Fremont. Although not entirely
unexpected, yet the people of the West
were atthe time wholly unprepared for the
announcement of such removal They de-
sired, and were anxiously awaiting the
result of battle between the great Western
Pathfinder and the traitors TO his Govern
ment-believing that such an engagement
would result in a glorious and complete
victory for the Federal troops. and the
death of Secession in MISUNDERSTANDING
back peace and quiet to the land, and in
stead Of the low winds Of Heaven breathing
a mournful requiem over the departed love
illness of The country. quiet homo. would
have been made secure fro-..-. the ravages of
the enemy, an. the country once more be
made 20 "rejoice and blossom as the rose"
Such result we confidently expected.
The removal Of Fremont at such a mo-
ment-iust on the eve of battle-may have
been military necessity" or political
necessity, but we must confess we cannot
see any necessity; and we confidently be-
liave that an investigation of the charges
made, will prove our position correct.
Notwithstanding his removal from the
head of proud and valiant army, which
his indomitable energy had gathered around
him, it is cheering to the country to know
that his patriotic heart still beats in full
sympathy with the Union and her righteous
cause-fully disclosing his plans and Pur-
poses to his successor, and enjoining upon
his troops fidelity to their country and
confidence in their future La Ter. We pre-
dict for Gen. John c. Fremont bright and
glorious page on his conntry's history.
OF his successor, it is said he brings to
Lis new field much practical knowledge OF
the rudiments of war; and We hope, and
the country will expect, vigorous prose-
cutiou of the campsign SO auspiciously
commenced by his predecessor. And
though the patriotic heart of the great West
beat in unison with that of Gen. Fremont
it will not be slow to accord to Gen. Hun
ter that sympathy and cooperation which
gallant deeds and vigorous efforts to sup
nress rebellion demand. All eyes are now
turned on our Western Army. and while
che loyal North is rejoicing over the bill
liant achievements of our forces on the
Southern coast. we are anxious to echo
back the sound of victory from our West
ern plains.
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RECENT ELECTIONS.

Massachusetts, held an election for State
officers and members of the Legislature,
on the eth inss. The Republicans. elected
their State ticket by majority of $4,000.
Both branches Of the Legislature are also
largely Republican.
Wisconsin has elected full Republican
State ticket.
New Jsrsey has elected members of the
Legislature. The result is as follows: Ten
Democrats. Ten Independent Democrats,
aud ten Republicans. AS near as We can
get at the facts in regard to the division of
the Democratic party inc this State, il is
that while one wing of it is in favor of a
vigorous prosecution of the war, the other
is for peace, on almost any terms.
In Maryland, the Union candidate for
Governor { A. w. Bradford and the whole
Union State ticket are elected, by majority
of from 90, 600 to 80, 900.
New York has, after a very animated
contest, elected Union and War ticket by
100000.
Pennsylvania has gone largely Demo-
cratic. But whether this is any indication
Of q desire on the part of that State for an
ignoble peace, We have not the means OF
kno wing.
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six regiments. are expected to depart i'm
mediately on the arrival of portion of the
vessels now constituting the feet at Beau
fort.
Gems. Stone and Banks are in Washing
ton. "A grand council of war is to be held
to-day, which will be participated in by
Mcclellan, the President, and all aching
Major Generals. The question of an advance
will be decided
Our spies and scouts report great dis
turbance in the Rebel ranks, and the rapid
moving of troops. There is also great ae-
tiyity IN the army here.
There is evidently an intention on the part
of the Government to follow up The blow
SO successfully struck on the South Caro-
lima coast.
Gen. Harvey has gone to Fort Monroe.
It is thought he will have command of the
reinforcements. and participate in the cam
paign on the Southern coast.
Mr. Dodge. Chief of Police of Baltimore,
was here to-day, and reported to the War
Department tina: Information was brought
to Baltimore this morning. by boat. from
Fort Monroe, that Gen. Sherman had seized
two million dollars worth of cotton in the
vicinity of Beaufort. S. e., and that num-
bers of citizens there had protested loyalty
to the Government.
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Thanksgiving Proclamation.

Festive days in all time past have been
the natural expression of nations touched
with gratitude for benefits received, while
days of public fasting have evidenced the
deep sorrow and humiliation which some
times come to people through calamities
suffered and dreaded Ills.
War. with its cruel. relentless blight. is
abroad in our country. In its grasp, for
tunes, prospects and hopes are ruined. Our
bravest and best young men throughout the
land have offered themselves for defense
against the rushing tide of rebellion. They
suffer MONDAY and midnight marches,
bearing heroically the discomforts and per-
lis of the soldiers life in camp and the bat
Ties fierce encounter. As a country. We
mourn over the times which have fallen up
on US and pray that this terrible infliction
may result in our nations publication and
redemption. In accordance with the Proc
lamalion Of the President we have had our
dav of public sorrow. Yet while the ma
ton mourn, the Gwellers in Kansas should
not forget the mPrcies which are our lot.
Living upon the border of civilization, We
have been exposed 10 more and greater evils
than threaten other States. Since early
summer, rumors of invasion have flown
upon every gale like autumn leaves, and
fears of the natives of the wilderness
have caused anxious days to many re-
mote settlers, bringing night as well as
day visions of the cleaning scalping
kuife of so dreaded q foe. Our eastern en-
envy has lowered along our border, and
with rowing bands of armed men, given oc-
casion for a feeling of insecurity to our settle
menis. Although many depredations have
been committed, We have cause for graft
tude, that that much dreaded evil has taken
no more substantial form than our fears
We have to acknowledge to the bountous
Glver of the sunlight and rain. an abun-
dant incease which has followed Ihe labor oil
the husbandman. The last years, drouth
and the winters SHOWS prepared the earth
for bounteous harvest, verifying the prov
erb that .:much bFeal is grown In the win
ter night
While desti ution. disease and civil dis
cord afflict many of our sister States, abun'
dance. health. civil and religious freedom
are still allotted 10 US.
| /, therefore. in accordance with the Gus
tom of our ancestors, sppoint
THURSDAY. THE eeTH DAT OF Nov. NEXT
AS day of Thanksgiving to Almighty
God for the manifold blessings bestowed
upon our people. and recommend that it be
observed in becoming manner, by appro-
pirate religious services in the churches.
and generous remembrance of the needy.
as we'll as in the cultivation of peace and
good will IN the social circle.
Given at the Executive Office, Topeka.
under my hand and the great seal OF
the State, this thirtieth day of October.
A. D. one thousand eight hundred and
sixty one. c. ROBINSON.
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administrations in Independence, Mo.
NJ,

Col. Jennison, at the head of go men.
moved on Independence early this morning.
Tie town was surprised aud citiz-ns 'cor-
ralled'' in the public square. The Union
men and Rebels were separated. Col. JeD-
nison then read proclamation, and an
nounced that he should hold the latter re-
sponsible for the safety of Government
trains.
The stores of D. j. Porter, J. NJ. Frazer
and Morse & Fisher. the proprietors OF
which are with Price, were coniscated. The
house Of Parker, as also the mill and 5000
bushels of wheat owned by Thos. Pitcher,
captain with Price, and the two Now
lam houses. three miles from town, were
burned up by order. They were rendez-
vous for Rebels. Seventy horses. twenty
wagons and fifty negroes were coniscated
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RETRoGRADE MOVEMENT,

Late advices from our army in Missouri
are to the effect that Gen. Hunter has COM
rnenced retrograde movement. and that
the various divisions are on their march to
st. Louis to go into winter quarters. Why
this movement, of course we outside of the
ed-tape" circle cannot divine; but it does
seem to US a strange move to evacuate
Springfield, and throw aside all the advan-
tsges gained in the southwest of Missouri
leaving no protection to loyal citizens
but causing them to leave with the retiring
army. to seek shelter and protection as best
they can.
Price and McCul ,ch are also said to be
taving for Ar Kansas.
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Qu1Scr, Nov. Is

Norfolk papers have been received at Bal
timoie. containing news from Richmond to
the lab.
Col Corcoran and eighteen other prison
ers captured at Bull Run, had been selected
by lots to be hung. by way of retaliation
for Capt. Bsker and crew, of pirate Savan-
nah. The Hon. Nj Ely drew lots for Col
Corcoran. who is now in prison at Charles
ton. In case the court at New York con-
dennis the crew of the Savannah to death.
the Federal prisoners viii be Immediately
hung.
The Charleston Aerexry of the 10th has
the following: 1.-The Yankee prisoners are
all safely in jail. where they will abide the
issue of the trial of our brave privateersmen
at the North. Should one drop of South
ern blood be shed by Northern courts for
defending the South on the seas, il will be
paid With interest in Charleston. Self
protection and the enforcement of the laws
of nations and humanity. alike require in
this instance full and ample retaliation"
0eA- BurssiSs's disisisas sszsistisa Of
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MILITARY Departments.

The following change has been made in
the Military Department heretofore known
as the Department of the West. creating
two new departments. There is also a
change in the Cumberland Department.
:. A general order. dated the 9th. dssisnates
the Department of West Cumberland and
Ohio:
ist. The Department of New Mexico; to
be commanded by Col. CANDY.
I'd. The Department OF Kansas; TO IN
clude Kansas, the Indian Territory west
Arkansas, and the Territories of Nebraska
Colorado and Dacotab; to be commando
by Major General Hunter; headquarters at
Fort Leavenworth.
81. TIE De- srtment of Missouri. inelud-
ing Missouri, Iowa. Minnesota. Wisconsin.
Illinois, Arkansas. and that portion of Ken
lucky west of Cumberland river; TO be CO IN.
manded by Mai. Gen. Halleck.
4th. The Department of the Ohio. con.
sisting of the States of Ohio, Michigan. and
that portion of Kentucky east of the Gum
berlsnd and The State of Tennessee; to be
cOmmsndad by Gen. Buell.; headquarters at
Louisville.
5th. The Department OF Western Vir-
ginia; to be commanded by Gen. Rosen-
Grams.
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A Witness on the Stand.

The Topeka Tribune voluntarily takes
the stand in defense of The News. in re-
gard to our position on the Capital ques-
ton; and the evidence given by it is suffi-
cient. in our opinion, to convict the Record
Of willful and malicious Justification. Here
is what the Tribune says:
THE MILK IN THE Cocoa NuT."-Our
contemporary. in a late issue. gave as rea-
son for the appointment of Mr.. Bancroft to
the QuaItermastership of the Home Guard
Regiment. the Emporia Netcs would not
have supported Lawrence for the Capital,
had not this appointment been made by the
Governor; aud hints that j. F. Cummings
was first promised this appointments. Nov,
in order to relieve Gov. Robinson from the
impuIatlon therein reflected upon him, we
would state that Mr.. Cummings had the
appointment spoken OF, and certainly would
have entered upon thu discharge of su"-.
official duty, had not sickness in h. f.r,;lv
together with other consid- ho,h 80
""u ..ness character. compel
nm enter into an arrangement
--oy Mr.. Bancroft took the position in
his stead. The Capital question dSas in no
way connected with the transaction; indeed.
the 1Iea0s has always been in favor Of Law
renee, and, as we believe Mr.. Bancroft has
no interest of any nature in that paper, we
fail to discover any ground for the marvel
Gus story set on foot.
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The Great Panic at Savannah.

LYNcHBURG, Va. Nov. %
1t is reported but not con6rme that the
Union men of Tennessee have taken pos
session of Bristol.
The panic at Savannah in consequence
of the victory of the fleet was go great that
even men were running away. Small ware
merchants who were packing up their goods
to leave had been notified by the authori-
ties that they would not be permitted to
carry off their goods. The Savannah Re-
publican is indignant at this cowardIy de-
serrion in time of danger. and urges Gen.
LAYTON to issue order preventing any
able bodied man under 60 years of age from
leaving.
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Brilliant Victory in Kentucky.

PARIS. KY., Nov. 12.
Gen. Nelson met the ReceIs on Friday
lazt5 at Plkeville. Pike county. KY, and
won glorious victory.
Col. Labe Moore attacked the Rebels In
the rear with $500 men, and Col. Barnes,
of the Second Ohio, in front, with 6OC
men.
Harris fell back and Nelson pressed for
ward. until the enemy were brought int
the midst of Nelson's whole brigade, when
our forces pressed them on all sides. killing
four hundred and taking one thousand
prisoners. The balance were scattered in
all directions. The loss of the Federals is
small.
LEXINGTON, KY, Nov l2.
A courier from Nel,on's brigade with
dispatches for Gen. Thomas. reports fight
ing at Pikeville for TWO days. The Rebels
lost 400 killed and 1000 prisoners.
Later dispatches concerning Gen. Mel
sons victory. received at the War Depart
ment. represent the number Of prisoners at
2,Ol5. and the number of dead Rebels found
at 4OU.
The Rebels, it is reported upon good
authority. are about 4.0oJ strong at Win
chester and 5000 strong at Leesburg.-
Rebel plckets keep a watch on the river
opposite foolesville and that vicinity, fea.,,.
ing Gen. Banks or Stone.
Two steamers from Anr,apol;s and one
from Fortress Monroe. have aheadv sailed
with reinforcemrots
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Capture of a Federal Train.

KANSAS CRY. Nov. 10.
A wagon master, just arrived. gives in
formation of the capture By the Rebels. at
A. NJ, u miles from Pleasant Hill. of
fifty wagons and 500 oxen, on their way to
SedaiiB. When the wagon master escaped.
the yokes we're being burned. and prepare
tons made to burn the wagons. The team
sters were all taken prisoners. Jennison
marches Immediately for Pleasant Hill.
KANSAS Cry. Nov. 10.
Eight hundred of Jennison's men. who
left here Saturday for Pleasant Hill. sue
ceeded in recovering % wagons and go
oxen. being part of the Government tram
reported burned by the Rebels.
A Rebel force of 1890 men. encamped
three miles from Pleasant Hill, will be at,
tackled tonight.
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NEW MILITARY DEPARTMENT.

A general order, dated the 9th inst, des-
ignales our Military Department as includ-
ing Kansas, the Indian Territory west of
Arkansas, and the Territories of Nebraska,
Colorado and Daeotah. Gen. Hunter to
command, Fort Leavenworth to be Head
quarters. This is good news for tie peo-
pie of thanksgiving substantial evidence
that the Government is not disposed to over
look the wants of the frontier. but to. grant
US such means of protection as our neces-
stiles demand. We hail the creation Of this
new Department as harbinger for good.
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Hunter r epudiate- the .Treaty''-EngIish


A Cairo dispatch of the 18Th says the
steamer Tyler took the Camp Jackson pris-
oners to Columbus, KY.
The Memphis Appeal of the 18th says
the Federal prisoners have been sent to
Memphis.
Tire Governor of Tennessee has issued an
address to the people calling for arms.
Gen. Hunter has repudiated the treaty en-
tered into between Fremont and Price, rel
alive to the conduct OF the war.
The steamer City of Washington, from
Liverpool the h, arrived at NV York on
the 18th. News unimportant. Breadstuffs
have slightly advanced. American stocks
dull.
The London papers are discussing the
American question with much earnestness;
while they think many acts of our Govern
ment illegal. they censure Lord Lyons and
Earl Russell for indiscreet interference.
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Federal Forces in Eastern Virginia.

NE" L Okk, NOV. { .,
The Richmond Eraminer of the 14th
says: % Intelligence was received in this
city last night. and conveyed to the War
Department. that large force of the enemy
(Federal-). 10000 strong. had invaded the
Eastern shore of the State, crossing from
Somerset TO Accomsc. Our whole force
there ia not more than 1900, and it will be
impossible tc get reiniorcements to them
across tie water"
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we direct attention to our telegraphic
reports this week. From them it will be
seen the clouds which overhung our skies
are beginning to dispense, and some bright
atreaks are now discernable. Our fleet on
the Southern Coast is accomplishing all
that the most sanguine anticipated. and we
are. at any time. prepared to hear of. the
taking of Charleston. the hot-bed of Sc
cessiouism.
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Kansas City Bank Robbed.

KANSAS CITY, NOV. TO.
The Bank Of Northup & c., and the Un-
ion Branch Bank. of this place. were rob-
bed to-day. between 12 and O'Clock, by a
gang OF ~ men belonging to Clevsland's
bs.Hd of thieves. Fortunately both banks.
anticipating robbery. had forwarded the
greater portion of their money to place of
safety. N"rthup & Co.. lose about S.
OOO-the Union Bank about $3.50. This
will not prevent the banks carrying on
business as usual.
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The reasons for making the attack by the
Naval Expedition at Port Royal. will aP-
pear when IL is stated that that immediate
vicinity IS The rich spot of South Carolina:
that tie famous sea island cotton is grown
in that amphibioussregi and that the ne
gro population is more dense there than in
any other part of the South. while treason
is proportionately rank; and. TO crown all.
the harbOr is tbs best on the Southern
coaas.
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south Carolinians want to go Home!

NEW YORK, Nov. ID.
The Times says when the news from Port
Royal reached Manassas. three South Caro-
lima regiments declared they would go home.
They were not permitted.
The Cd New Jersey Brigade. OF four reg
iments, has been ordered to Annapolis,
whence they go South. -
The naval force at Newport News has
been increased. to check Rebel expeditions
fitting out in James river. n aaa
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English Steamer Captured.

New YORK, Nov IS
A large English steamer. loaded with
munitions of war for the Rebels, was cap
tured by u s. frigate and taken into Key
Wet. 1t was no doubt the FIngal, which
was known to be fitting out at Greenock.
with the intention of running the block
ade.
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ocupy Beaufort. and are engaged in fOrti-

occupy DeauIoFt' anu are engageu III '0' IT
flying it.
A general meeting of Bank Commission
ers had lengthy session this afternoon, at
which Secretary Chase was present. It is
reported that the action of the select COM
mittee in reference 70 the third fifty million
loan was concurred in.
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Mason and SIIdell Bnyged.

FORTRESS NOM E, Nov. IS.
The United States steamer San Jacinto
has just arrived from the coast of Africa,
via The West Indies, where she has been
cruising six weeks. Old Point was electri-
fed by the tidings that the San Jacinto had
on board Messrs. SIidell and Mason, who
were going abroad as Ministers Of the
Southern Confederacy. Commodore Wilkes
reported the news at head quarters in per-
son and will forward his dispatches to-
night.
The Belvidere having been repaired will
leave for Port Royal early tomorrow with
mails and dispatches.
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From the L.avenwnrth Conservative.
The State Legislature.


Returns have reached US of the election
of the following members:
FIRST DISTRICT
Senator's n Seav-r, + A Osborn.
Represeatoti0es-So Mall~r E lward Rus
sell, Joseph Penny. Franklin CRUDE.
SECOND DISTRICT.
ISenotors-Jnhn Ingalls,, w b Barnett.
resent0tiUes-Thumas Murphy. A W
johnson, j Patterson. r A Van Win kle.
James D Church. o H Maca ulay.
THIRD DIsTRIcr.
Sendtor-S4muei Lappin.
RepresentatiOes-H Foster. F P Baker.
FOURTH DISTRICT.
Spnator-M L E,si"k.
Representatives - Welcome Wells, o j
Grover, L G'odnow. Davies Wilson.
r. FIFTH DISTRICT. sE .f
ISenaLor-Josiah M Hubbard.
Representafi0es-J B Ingersoll, A G
Pierce, 7 + Hersey.
SIXTH DISTRICT.
.Sen0tors-E Lyme. G K Holiday.
Representatives w Martin. Jeremiah
SabIn. Chas A Welsh. Azel Spaulding.
Paul E Havens. III Huber, Martin An
derson, Golden Silyers.
SEVENTH DISTRICT.
.Senators-John H Mcdowell. H B Dem
man. Jesse Connell.
Representatives. - Thos Carney. NJ S
Adams, James McGonigle. Jas Medill,
Jno Mccarthy, Erastus NcCrillus. Charles
Starns, Charles Grover, Thomas O'Gwart-
ney.
EIGHTH DISTRICT.
iSenotors-John Lockhart, Robert Nor
row. Robert S Stevens, Chas G Keller.
Representatives A T Thoman. r L Will
liams, Samuel Black. @ L Steele. E G
Macy, L Jones. D T Mitchell, w II M
Fishback, B w Hartley, w n Shean. Jas
McGrew. w w Dickinson. 6 w Smith.
NINTH -TRIcF.
Sen0tors-Horatio Knowles, A Curtis,
Thos Roberts.
Represensotives-Georg A Reynolds, Eli
G Jewell, VIM T Jones. VIM r Wagstaff.
F Muse, Josiah Lamb. Jas G Marshall,
Henderson Rice. Wm Carr.
TENTH DISTRICT.
Sen0tors-Wm Spriggs. 8 Stewart.
No returns for Representatives.
ELEVENTH DISTRICT.
sSen0tor-Samuel II ,tfman.
Representofiues-B Van Horn. -
Brown.
TWELFTH DISTRICT.
ISenato-s-E p Bancroft or III Rankin,
Fl s Sleeper.
Repressntatives-P B Plumb. P B Max
son. F w Potter. J II Leard, o II Sheldon,
G Y Eskridge. a -
THfRTEENTH DISTRICT.
Senator K Lambdin.
Rspreseneatives-M 4 Leonard, Charles
Columbia. +-a55s ~
No returns from the Fourteenth District.
The rebel loss at Belmont was very large.
The Memphis appeal confesses that it ''vTil
approximate q total of five hundred. The
loss in Colonel Tappan's Arkansas Regi.
mens is City or sixty killed and two hun
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Lanes Brigade at Fort Scott.

On Saturday last four deuachments of
cavalry went to occupy Lamar, Barton
county, Missouri; Carthage, jasper county.
Papiusville. Bates counLy, AMI rebel .
dian camp on Lightning creek, IN Nj, Gre
county. in this STATE; six hundred Chero-
KEGS were reported to be on Lightning creek.
Col. James Montgomery is nov in COM
mand of the K insas Brigade. Grn. Rains is
camped at Bowprs's Mills. on Spring river.
Jasper county. No. with l9 600 men. On
the march in from Springfield and on
Thursday last. there was ouIy the, river be-
~ feet high. and Line had no means of
crossing Inc stream. The odds in ground
and numbers were So much against him
that he dI not risk an engagement.-LedV
Conservative. '."i