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The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1861-05-18
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-... are now at least fifty thousand
IN and around Washington, especial
r' I.,,i,sd for the defense of the Capital.
p,arosd communication has been once
-. oO.ued through Baltimore to Wash
Gu Bu,ler has. possession of the Relay
uon.. at the iuscsion.of the Baltimore &
otio and Harrisburg & Baltimore Rail
,,,ds and is certifying his position. The
yrgiuians are certifying along the right
s,oIs of the Potomac, with the intention
cutting off this approach to the city and
.,,.pgtbening themselves for the contem-
lated attack upon the Capital.
From Harper's Ferry. now in the hands
Il the State troops, the Virginians are
threatening Gen. Butler. at the Relay
House.
The most reliable advices state that not
lbs, than $4,000 Confederate troops are
collected in and near Richmond and Lynch
hnrg whose destination is Washington,
While more are continually arriving.
A portion of the Ohio troops are station
d opposite Wheeling. Va, with the design,
ills supposed, of assisting the Union men
Of Western Virginia to maintain their posi-
ton. and thrash Eastern Virginia, if neces-
ary.
Cairo, ILL.,. is garrisoned by 5000 Hi
nos troops. who are certifying the posi-
ton, from which they command the two
great rivers flowing South, the Ohio and
Mississippi. '. '.- t1.@
The blockading force is at sea, and the
blockade Of all the Southern ports will soon
5lOW.
EVsrything indicates the design of for
Yard movement on the part of the Govern
nsnt. But it now seems quite likely that a
igbt will take place at or near Washington
before the Government has had time TO
make much further disposition of its
forces.
The Confederates say they have now or
hand munitions of war, and provisions suf
i.,1t to equip and keep 10 the field an army
Of $4,000 men for a year. They will o
course have soldiers enough. -}.1-
The country is getting impatient. A ter
rble suspense exists in the minds of the
people which all want to see terminated soor
as possible But there is no way but te
possess our souls in patience until sucf
time as the powers that be" shall see fit to
relieve US. One thing seems TO be very
cerlain-that it cannot be many days before
the country will resound with the shock oil
arms.
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True PLUCK.

We have been shown letter by Mr.. C.
S. Lambdin, of Chelsea, in this State, from
his son Milton. who formerly lived at OheI
sea. bat is nov in Wheeling. Virgins.
Many of our young men will remember
Milton Lambdin As being young man of
excellent qualities. We are permitted TO
mike the following extract from the letter,
which shows the true grit. He has a
brother and other relatives in the south,
but he considers his duty 6rst TO his below
ed country. even If he should have 70 6ght
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We learn by Mr.. w. w. II. Lawrence,
who returned yesterday. that rumor resch.
ed Lawrence on Sunday night. that strong
party were en- route from Western Missouri
for that town with the intention of taking
the arms that have recently been stored in
the prison there. The rumor comes front
Mr.. Augustus Wattles, of Linn county, and
is probably correct. So much confidence
was placed in it at Lawrence that Gov. Rob
insou arose from his bed on Sunday night
and distributed arme 10 the military conpa.
MES there, for the defense of the town.
Should it prove true, We trust that, as there
is no danger of the invaders accomplishing
their object, every precautiou will be taken
to cut off their retreat. and that every one
OF the miscreants will be secured and
promptly hung.--Topekq Record. l4th.
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For the EmPoria News
TAXES.

Heavy taxation has proven an injury,
rather than a benefit, TO every new State in
the Union. So far, it appears that Kansas
is determined TO profit only by experience,
which is admitted to be dear school,"
Our Legislatures, from the first to the last.
have sought every opportunity to srick y
section into every law, when il was posi-
bic for them TO do it, taxing for this or
that purpose, the people. Now, unless the
people raise their voice against it, they must
suffer the consequences. Look at it We
have some eleVen different heads under
which taxes are to be collected from US, and
no telling how many more, if the Legisls-
lure does not adjourn soon. There will be
levied and collected, this fall, State tax.
county tax, capitaLion tax. for State purpo-
ses; township tax, road tax, capitation tax,
for road purposes; school tax. military tax,
capiIation tax. for military purposes; sink
ing fund tsx, and, in many Of the counties.
a city or corporation tax. On top of all
this, many will have 10 pay a per cent. for
collecting. This wholesale system of tax
alton will certainly check emigration and
the investment Of capital in our midst.
| Men will not settle among US to be eat up
by taxes. Capital will not be invested when
the profits of the investment will, in short
time. be swallowed up by taxes. II our
legislators do not stop somewhere soon in
this matter, il will take all the people can
earn every year TO pay their taxes. The
most that will be done, after awhile, will De
to levy and collect taxes; and the time OF
our Legislatures taken up in discussing tbs
necessity of postponing the payment Of tax
es, to relieve the people of the burdens they
have heaped upon them, and, as our pres
ent Legislature has done. relieve some coun-
ties and crowd others 10 prompt payment
Some of cur representatives, at Topeka, vo
ted for law relieving other counties from
the payment of their taxes this year, but
excluded our county from the benefits Of
/ that bill. Were they sent there TO legislats
for the benefit of other counties. to the ex-
clusion of our own? In this county the
legality of the Territorial tax was question.
ed by some of our best lawyers, yet the
Legislature has provided for no court BE-
which we could test it, If we have courts.
where is tLeir jurisdiction II anything
has been done in this respect. it has been
within the last few days, and is yet an un.
certainty. But how can We, expect to be
fairly AID equally represented with other
counties, when one of cur represep tatives
gets up in the Senate, and in defiant tones.
towards bis constituent, with contenp.
tuous disregard Of their viii and wishes.
declares be would support certain measure
| if be knew every man, woman and child in
Breckenridge county were opposed to it ?
81 -. G. V. z.
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some of his relations. May the God Of
battles go with him:


WHEELING, April 90, 1861.
DEAR FATHER AND BROTHER With feel
ings of deepest regret ! commence the an
swer of your letters April Goth. l hoped
to have heard from you some weeks ago, as
l have been hating between home and acdr
for three weeks past and now must first
tell you that am determined to enlist in
the cause of the Stars and Stripes. and fight
for our glorious Union. Companies are GO
ing from this section of country continually.
Each blast blows to our ears the clash of
resounding arms" and We here in the west
ern part of Virginia have stout hearts and
strong arms. and are painting for the fray,
and eager to go. I may not be acting in
accordance with your direct wishes. but
nevertheless my heart tells me to go. shall
deeply regret to leave you all in this excit-
ing time, but l shall also remember that
am fighting for my kindred. il / should be
compelled to fight against few of them. I
am human, and have heart. l love my
dear parents. brothers and sisters, and all
my friends; but oh. God when l so far
forget this our glorious Union and its en-
sign, as to turn traitor and raise an arm
against it. may that arm wither and fail
from its socket l am for peace all the
time. but the only way now TO obtain peace
is to fight for it.
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COUNTY REPUBLICAN CONVENTION.
EMpoR1A. May Is. 1861

EMPORIA, may To- 1901.
Pursuant to call, the Breckenridge Coun-
to Republican Convention met in Emporia
TO elect two delegates to the State Conven-
ton.
Moved, that DR.. Swim. of Americas. be
declared president of the Convention. Car
ried.
On motion. R. W. Randall was chosen
secretary.
Moved. that the president appoint com
mittee of three on credentials. Carried.
Chair appointed the following gentlemen as
said committee: A. j. Andrews, G. w.
Smith, S. G. Britton.
Committee reported the following gentle
men as present, and entitled to seats in the
Convention:
Emporia-G. w. Smith, S. G. Britton,
L. D. Odell; Pike-Cyrus Stout: jackson
"A. J. Andrews; Fremont-Henry Clark
Americus-D. Swim. r. w. Randall.
On motion, Cyrus Stout was admitted as
a delegate from Pike township.
On motion, Mr. Andrews was allowed to
cast the full vote of Jackson township.
Moved. that the Convention proceed to
an informal ballot for delegates to State
Convention. Carried.
Ballot resulted as follows: c. V. Esk
ridge. 10 votes; D. Swim. 9; P. B. Max
son. l.
Moved, that in case the delegates to State
Convention are prevented by sickness or
otherwise to attend that Convention, tEey
be instructed to appoint substitutes.
Moved, that the proceedings of this Con
vention be published in THE EMPoRrA NEWS
and Americas Sentinel.
On motion, Convention adjourned.
D. SWIM, President.
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LATEST TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
A Pirate Captured--How they Get Votes
"a Battle Near.
NFw YoRK Nav q

Pirate Captured-.HOw they Get Votes
ga Battle Near.
NEW YORK, May 9.
The Rsrald's Washington correspondent
says official information has been received
that the steam revenue cutter Harriet Lane
reached Annapolis this Wednesday, moIn-
ing, bringing up privateer schooner cap
tured last evening off the Virginia Capes,
On being chased. the crew of the privateer
abandoned the vessel with two exceptions.
The name of the vessel had been effaced
Letters from Virginia Unionists say that
one of the reasons for concentrating troops
from the Confederate States in Virginia was
TO increase the secession votes at the com
ing election. The officially announced de-
termination of the Virginia Government to
contest the occupation of the right bank of
the Potomac opposite Washington is ex-
pected by the military authorities here to
result in battle between the Federal forces
and the rebels, in close proximity to the
Capital. Gen. Scott is not quite prepared
to advance troops to the other side of the
river, but strong force will nevertheless
cross the river and assume and fortify po-
sition near Alexandria as soon as the neces-
sary preparations are completed.
Richmond authorities are evidently kept
well informed as to the plans Of Gen. Scott.
The military movements directed by them
selves last week show this.
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At a meeting of the commissioned Off
GERS of the companies comprising the Sixth
Regiment. Second Brigade, Kansas Militia.
held at Emporia. Monday the 18th of May.
Capt w F. Cloud was called to the chair,
and Capt. A. l. B lker chosen secretary. A
preamble and resolutions setting forth the
exposed condition of this portion of Kan
sas, ard the danger of an attack from Indi-
ans, was adopted. and Lieut.. Col. Foster
was requested to present the same to the
Governor. and with his permission. proceed
to the purpose East for the of procuring arms
for the Militia of this portion of the State.
Col. Foster departed on his mission to the
Governor, last Tuesday.
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LETTER FROM THE CAPITAL.
Topeka, May l3, 1861.

Topeka. May ID, 1861.
EDITOR News: Legislation is progressing
Several bills have become laws since my
last The number of bills in the various
stages -of legislation is about two hundred
and seventy. Of course. they will not all
become laws before the adjournment. Nearly
all the members say they want to adjourn.
but they are doing nothing - bring it about.
A'two different times concurrent resolu-
lions have passed the Senate to adjourn at
an early day, but they have been voted
down In the House; SO you see that the
responsibility of holding such a long ses
son rests with the House OF Representatives.
Many of them doubtless think this is their
ast chance. The Senate would have ad-
rurned on the 10th inst, if the House
would have given their consent.
Military matters continue to almost en-
Nrely eugross public attention. About one
hundred companies have been reported to
The Governor, which is considered pretty
good for young State, in three weeks.
V'sat credit is due the Governor for his eff
cent action in procuring arms and putting
'Ae people in a position to defend them
selves. Captains, lieutenants and other
military officers are being created by the
score and hundred. and when the war ends
Kansas will be equal to the chivslric South
e'n States, as land of military titles. Sen
-'0f Bancroft, and our good-looking cotem-
P''ay' John Martin whom the Border
numsns OF Atchison call the ..boy" that
eo'" the Atchison ChGmPion, which paper
' ..yy nate devoutly-have been appointed
A'aS'd de Camp to the Governor. with the
AUX oil Lieutenant Colonel. Among the
rVminent Kansas men who have raised
IIpanles, of which they are Captains. are
'uoge o. E. Learnard Of Burlington. At
~'ney General Simpson of Lykins, and H.
! Johnson of Leavenworth. The military
,P'ft is fully aroused, and in a short time
KANSAS will be on war footing.
The Capital. University and Peniteutiary
questions are still the important ones in the
legislature. All kinds of bargains and sale.
gre being made. Ifa man wants any kint
VI pet measure passed. all be has to do is t
"Aoe with. the diffe rent interests on thes
questions. The representatives. from you
secuon wished to have the location of tn
.'A'e University postponed. in order to Civ
We people show for it when it was neces
~'y to locate it. But corruption was to
much for Justice and argument, in thi
mater. and everything is TO be located
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Yesterday, Mr.. Scott and Mr.. Kenyon.
with their families and effects. passed
through Emporis. on their way from the
Walnut country where they have both been
living for year or more last past. They
give as reason for leaving the Walnut,
their fears of an attack upon the settlement
by the Usage and Cherokee Indians. Mr..
Scott says that he stayed amongst the Cher
okees. in the Indian Territory, during last
winter and learned from them that it was
their intention. in connection with the Osa-
ges to make raid early this season upon
the settlers along Walnut creek, with de-
termination to wipe them out. The reason
assigned BIZ the Che.okees is that the SET
tiers have !arbored their runaway slaves,
and By the Osages that they have stolen
their ponies. Mr.. Scott says tina. large
number of the settlers on Walnut creek
will leave soon. If protection is not afforded
by the Government
We confess to considerable degree of
incredulity on the subject of Indian inva-
sion of the white settlements. this year or
next or any other year. But We know that
the settlement on the Walnut is isolated.
weak and i'll prepared to Withstand an at
tack from the Indians. The settlers are
perhaps not to blame for being seriously af-
fected by the thousand and one frightful
rumors aioat Of the hostile intentions q
the Indians. They feel. at least. that their-
ia the most exposed PARTON Of the border,
and consequently you'll be The first TO b.
attacked in case the Indians should make $
demonstration against the whites. At al
Ieveuts. il is worth vhiIs that the State Gov,
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From Washington.

WAsHINGToN, May 8.
Senators Wilson and Hale with the Sec
rotary of tie Navy had long interview
with the President concerning the coming
proclamation. 1t is definitely ascertained
that commissioned Navy officers have gene
to Europe to buy steamers and other yes
sells for the United States Government.
Rebel forces in large numbers are heing
cons entrated at Alexandria with heavy ord
nance with the intention of certifying them
selves as post of systematic approach to
the city.
Nineteen regiments in addition to those
previously ordered have been called for 10
come here Immediately, and are on their
way to Relay Camp aud Washington.
Gen. Patterson has advanced on the Phil
adelphia. Wilmington and Baltimore Rail
road as far as Bush river, where men under
his direction are engaged in restoring bridg-
es. 1t is stated that he has upwards of s.
900 men under his command.
II is expected in anticipation of threaten
ed movements on the part of the forces in
Virginis. Federal troops will occupy Ar
lington Heights.
The Treasury has now ample means in
specie for all necessities They had Ibis
morning between two and three million dol
lars in vaults. There are offers of loans to
any extent; already exceeding FIVE million
dollars, neatly all at par.
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80. EAIPORIA, KANSAS SATURDAY. MAY Is. 1861

eminent should take such action as would
allay the fears of the settlers and prevent
them from fleeing from their homes, and
at this particular iuncture. when
it is so essential that every acre possible
should be cultivated. Would it not be
we'll for the Governor to detail one or two
companies of State Militia for service on
the southeast border? This would be an
inexpensive. yet complete defeuse.
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A protracted meeting will be held in the
Christian Church, Emporia, commencing
on Friday. the 3lst of May, and will con-
iinue several days. Rev. PARDEE BUTLER,
OF Atchison County, will conduct the meet
ing. Mr.. Butler viii probably remain in
this vicinity several weeks, and held pro-
tracted meetings in various portions of this
and adjoining counties.
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A public meeting of the citizens of En-
poria was held in McElfresh's Hall last
Wednesday evening, for the purpose of lis
tening to a speech from Judge BAKER of
Council Grove, upon the issues of the day,
and the duty of the citizens of Kansas in
general and of the Neosho Valley in par
ticular in the present crisis of affairs. The
Judge made an able speech, reviewing the
causes and probable consequences of the
present war. and closed with IN exhortation
to our people to prepare themselves for any
emergency by arming and drilling. We
must be prepared for the Indians should
they become troublesome, and for the Bor-
der Rufians of Missouri, should they make
any demonstration. The Judge was lis
tened to with marked attention, and fire.
quently applauded. After the conclusion
of his speech, Capt. Cloud and P. B.
Plumb, responded to the call of the audi
ence in few remarks pertinent to the occa.
sion. After which the meeting adjourned
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oAEF1ELD,
First Lieutenant.

The election of officers for the Sixth
Regiment Of the Southern Division of the
Volunteer Militia of Kansas, held at En-
poria on Monday last resulted as follows :;
Colonel, A. ]. Mitchell: Lieut.. Colonel,
Watson Foster; Major. G. ]. Tallman. all
of Breckinridge county. and so far as we are
capable of judging. good men for the posi-
tons to which they were chosen.
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Lack of paper compels US to issue a half
sheet, and for all we know, to the contrary,
now, TIE News will not be issued at all next
week, there being no news from stock of
paper that ought to have been here before
this time. All owing to the war Well
he right side up again soon as possible.
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Virginians in Maryland.

ANNAPOLIS, May II.
Gen. Butler, fifty men and two pieces Of artil-
lery left this afternoon on steam err on secret
vice.
messenger from Gov Hicks to Gov Letche r
has returned from Richmond, and says 80 O00
Confederate troops were expected there by Thurs
day last.
Baltimore correspondence of the Tribune of Sat
nrday Gays band Yirginians, joined by Balti-
moreans have advanced from Harper's Ferry and
seized Monarchy and frederick Junction, and
were expected to throw detachment into Fred
erick City.
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There will be preaching to morrow eve
ming at half past seven. in the Congrega-
tional Church. Iext-Psalms rs. 10.
Surely the wrath of man shall praise thee"
The morning services will be as usual.
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20 mare smngslina.

81, LOUIS, Nay 8.
Il is reported that the Coll-ctor al this
part, Mr.. Donovan, has received orders
from ,he Secretary of the Treasury direct
isg him 20 examine the manifest of all steam
boals destined South. and compare them
with their caEgoes, aud il any arms, MUM
tons, provisions, or other supplies are
found aboard. the yessslsnd cargo sre 70 b.
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A company of volunteers called the From
tier Rifemen has been organized at Coun-
Gil Grove. Kansas, numbering so men.
The names of the gentlemen that were duly
elected and commissioned. are as follows:
Al Baker. Captain; G. G. Akin, 1st
Lutenant; Thos. Bowman. 81 Lieutenant;
B. F. Purkins, 81 Lieutenant, and
Gibson, Ensign.
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confscated. and the owners arrested for
treason. The announcement of these or
ders on Change to-day has completely stop
ped all Southern trade and caused a suspen-
sion of shipments South.
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A Large southern Army.

" AsHINGroN, May y.
Congressman Bouligny, of Louisiana, arrived
here to-day from New Orleans. He states that
900 soldiers have left that place for Lynchburg
Va, and that large bodies of troops from other
parts are moving in the same direction. He says
a strong Union sentiment still exists in New Or
leans, but it kept in complete subsection by the
traitors.
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We learn, by this afternoons mail, thas
the President has accepted three regiments
from Kansas. two for three months and one
for three years.
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More Pirates CAPTURED.

GARDSEE's ISLAND, n. Y, May IL.
Nv" psiV4teers were captured 10y frigate be.
tween the Island and Montauk, Saturday aher.
noon, after three hours severe canponadin1 They
were brought into New London SATURDAY. nighI. >
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Lewis Cass, whszwasa mere in The, war,
of 1919, is a herospey. He raises bis voice
for bis cOunTy in IssH hour q peril Ia his
late speech at DsFeit IL said "He Who,
is not for bis county is against her These
is no Neutral positiQg 70 be occupied. q co.
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KEEP OFT OF IHE WAY.-Tbe monster
guu at FoEt Monroe, known as big Thun. .
der, ," has a pivotal arrangement, aad a six :.
milk rsoge.r,h Bsf,re this fortress was rein-,
forced, il bad s3.5o men Nov, i mast hare.
about 1880. 80. s,. - -.
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IMMIeRASTs.-Qutea number Of families
have passed through our streets during the
past week, with their household furniture snI
stock, on their way to their Kansas homes.
May prosperity attend Them. = Atehisoa
Union 49,, ,-.--
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Ne,cment. of the Rebels.

SFw YoRK, Nay 10.
The TribuHe's special dispatch says agents who
had been sent froaa G-n. SeotEs Office moi
ter in the South are daily returning, and all say
that bodies Of Tnea at Richmond, Lynehburg
Montgomery, New ORR ans ami Pensacola They
ali agree. ITO. that troops intesd marching on
Washington, and if thar plan is absB, oned the
Ieadsrs will find it very dif6calt TO Festxain the
men.