, 1861-11-30

Palmetto In the centre. It is O fac-simile Of
the first South Carolina confederacy rag. Sev-
eral other small secession fngs were found
and burned. In his co5n1eld was found bur
led two rcvolyers mud blankets said to have
belonged to the soldiers who are missing and
arc supposed to have been murdered By John
sons sons. The parson declared he knew
Hough brought nway forage, provisions md
horses, and ordered johnson to haul certain
wagon loads Of the same to camp.
Nhen the men entered the house, one OF the
Misses johnson, in spirit Of bravado, sat
cession song. The bugler Of the company, an
excellent musician and singer, believing that
tho instrument should be redeemed from such
6asc uses, sat down and played and sung
loyal version of Dixie" Then, with the rest
OF the party, he sung the song
John Browns bodylies mouldering in the grare.''
The ladies protested, but it was Of no use, and
thel resistance. It was species Of retribu-
tive justice that all Knnsas men Will heartily
enjoy.
The Reverend Tom made his appearance at
4eadquartcrs yesterday unsolicited, aud Col.
JenniEon talked to himl lie "a Dutch Uncle"
asthe westeraism fora stern and serious state
mcnt OF a mans character is called. He re-
cited his past crimes, and present suspicious
proceedings, his cheating Of the Indians, and
hypoerltlcal prctcnEions, and the old man
UpEA(A 141o ouihy eyes Ill u5lONlsulutHt AL TIE
Intimate knowledge displayed by the Colonel
at his career Of rasca1ity. He was then dis
missed, with orders never to show his face
within tile lines again.
HOW TO MAKE LOYAL CITIZENS.
The following documents have been prepar-
cd after consultation with the friends here. It
is believed they Will have due effect on ma
ways aid treason, and when yon visit their
houses are never found Mt home:
'fA'A G COUNTY ndssogJI; 81 dickson {ts.
awe whose names are hereunto subscribed,
do hereby in consideration and for the pur-
pose Of securing the safety. of persons and
aud property, and Of suppressing in this State
the rebellion against the Government Of the
United States, each for himself, pledge IN Sc
curity for our loyalty all and Singular our
property, real, personal and mixed, Including
present and future acquisitions, and do hereby
grant, bargain, aud sell and deliver to the
Government Of the United States all and sin
glllar our said property to have and to hold
the same unto the said Government Of the
United States and her assigns forever. This
conveyance is to be void upon the following
conditions, to Wit:
s'That VIC shall each procure and maintain at
all times good faith and loyalty towards the
said Government of the United States, and at
all times furnish to its officers and agents all
information in our possession Or knowledge of
value to the Government OF Of detrimcnt to
the rebel enemy, and promptly report to the
Government authorities, all persons known to
be engaged in disseminating reasonable doc
trincs, making war themselves OF encouraging
others to make war On the government Of the
United States, and further that VIC nor either
Of us will by word or deed give any advice, in
formation, aid OR comfort to the said rebel
cmiss'ries Of the Government and known
as scccssionists.
AThis conveyance is made By us freely and in
| good faith, for the purposes aforesaid, and
| without any compuls1on. In testimony
whereof We have heTeunto set our hands and
| seals at the dates set opposite our names,
| respectively.
(signed) JOHN ssooKs. Il. s.T'
The other is Of little different character,
| and is intended for the use Of able-bodicd
| men. These alternatives will be presented to
the citizens Of this and neighboring counties
| We shall thus find out who are dcsirous Of
preserving tue peace, and fasten on those who
| arc willing to risk the penalties Of martial law.
| Here is the other.
| 1--WE, tile undersigned, loyal citizens of the
| United States, an1 Of the county Of jackson
| In the State Of Missouri, for the purpose Of
| securing to ourselves and neiehbors security
| IN person and property, and in order to sup
press all reasonable and other criminal or
Ea1llzations within this county q vicinity, Dc
hereby enroll ourselves into i Home Guard, -
amenable TO the military authority of the
unilcd States {and Of the State Of AliEsouri),
| and plc1ging Our Utmost c2ertions to mail1-
tain its aut hority against all hostile combi1la-
tions. Il is expressly understood that VIC are
| not to be required without our unanimous
| consent TO go out Of the State.''
| DR.. Adams, one Of the prisoners brought
from Pleasant Hill, signed the first paper this
evening, and Tomorrow will be sent to the
camp of Up Hays, with proposition that he
| and his men deliver themselves up in camp
with their arms, sign similar agreement, and
| return home. Falling that, ali the rigors OF
martial law will he enforced It is not antici-
t patcd that the terms will be accepted.
! REISFoRCEMESTS
| Are being sent to this command. Tie Cass
/ County Home Guards were ordered to Col.
Anthony, at Pleasant Hill. They will remain
there. Sixteen hundred are ordered to Clay
| county, opposite this, and additional troops
| will soon reach this camp.
| ANOTHER EXPEDITION.
To-day young man living three miles from
here calnc and joined John Browns Company.
He was Threatened by some returned soldiers
Of Price that if lie did not join them they would
shoot him. He left his team in tic road and
came direct to camp to join the force here,
| Tonight Capt. Burchard, with Is volunteers
| aud the recruit Us guide, started to visit the
| ncighborhool. have not vet learned the re-