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IsDlANAPoLIs, June II.

IHDIANAPoLIs, june II.
The Indianapolis Journal received the
following dispatch from Col. Wallace.
commander of the l lth regiment at Cum
berland, Nd, on the 18th. After the
6gbt at Romney the rebels did not rally
and return, they ran 16 miles towards
Winchester before they stopped.
So far from my retresting, l brought
into camp ct Cumberland. their tents.
valuable arms. uniforms aud medical
stores. without leaving any thing behind !;
their rout was total. Next day thsre
were seven funerals in the town. We
killed . Captain and . member Of the
Legislature. and took one Of their Majors
prisoners. I send you this to stop the
infamous secession slandsrs about my re-
treating. started BY soms eowsrdly seoan'
drels in Alexandra. My boys arc en-.
titled to all the honor. and they won 1t
brsvely they have not forgotten busnA
Vista.
(signed,) LEW WALLACE.
I'd Col. 11th regiment
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~ Godey's Lady's Book, for July,
is altogether superior number. Cooley
offers an inducenent for the coming six
months. commencing with the July num-
ber, such as has never been offered before.
He deducts just one third from the regu-
lar price. He says:
To meet the times. the sirty y-Aird vol.
ume of Cooley will be sent to subscribers
for One Dollar. This volume comprises
the six best numbers of the year, and will
contain seven steel engravings, six of the
large double extension fashion-plates, and
all the winter cloak patterns.
L. A. Cooley,
323 Chestnut Street. Philadelphia.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-06-20
The Rebels Leaving Harper's Ferry and
Burning Bridges to Cover their Re.
treat.

The Rebels Leaving HaTper's Ferry and
Burning Bridges to Cover their Re.
treat.
FREDERICK, June IA.
1t is reported that the bridge across the
Potomac at Harper's Ferry was blown
up and entirely destroyed between four
and Eve o'clock this morning. The ex-
plosion was distinctively heard and the
smoke of the burning structure was seen
by parties here.
Also reported that all the troops have
been Withdrawn from the Maryland shore,
and the town of Harper's Ferry has been
evacuated by the great body Of the troop.
recently there. Asmall force is yet there,
probably the rear guard of the retreating
army. 1t is said eight car loads of pro-
visions were destroyed, to prevent their
falling into the hands of the Federalists,
who were supposed to be concentrating
upon Harper's Ferry from the direction Of
Greencsstle and Cumberland.
The destruction of the bridge may be
regarded as certain, con6rmatory intelli-
gence having been received within the last
few minutes. The bridge at Shepards-
town was also burnt.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-06-20
WHITE CLOUD, KANSAS:
thursday. :::: June 20, 1861.
Taorr1sa THEN THnoueH.-Nor.hern

TRorT1Ha THEN THRouaH.
Missouri is becoming pretty well eco
creed" or "subjugated" into law and Or
der. The North Missouri aud Hanni-
bal and St. Joseph Railroads are now
guarded by Uuion troops, and an Iowa
regiment, under command Of Col. Cur
tis, now occupies St. Joseph. Where
ever the troops 60, we notice sudden
letting down Of the tone of secession
journals-all of which is very queer ;
for, of course, the editors Of these papers,
who every day cut Federal armies to
pieces. and exhort'everybody to turn out
and fight, ought to be thankful for an
opportunity to act as we'll as blow
The troops are arresting traitors BY
Wholesale, upon charges of burning
bridges, and other crimes. It is said
they have q bankering to get hold Of
Prince Hudgens, in which holy desire
we hope they may speedily be gratifed.
Prince is supposed to possess very elas-
tic neck, as well as conscience. We
should like to see said neck stretched to
its utmost capacity.
While the Iowa troops were on their
way to St. Joseph. some Of the soldiers
uot o8 of tha carc at Sfevarfsville r.
procure water in their canteens but 9
young secession squirt swore that no Alb
olitionists should get water there, and
snapped revolver at O soldier, when
the latter raised his gun and righteously
drilled hole through the young hound
When the troops get rightly at work
among the traitors, the Devil will have
fresh meat. every breakfast, dinner and
supper, with lunches between meals
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-06-20
The Campaign in Western virginia-
Brilliant Exploit Of the Indiana Vol
unteeFs.
CHAMBERsBURa, June Is.

CHAMBERsBURG, June Is.
Col. Lewis Wallace. with portion of
the indiana Regiment, left Cumberland
for Romney on the 1lth, where he sur
2rised and after sharp conflict complete
ly routed five hundred Secession troops,
capturing prisoners and killing two, and
taking some first class camp equipage,
provisions and medicall stores.
Only one Indianian was slightly would
ded. The victors returned to Cumberland
the same day.
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BATTLE IN MIssoURI.-A report has
reached rs, at late hour, that battle
occurred at Boonville, Mo-, on Wednes-
day, between the United States forces un-
der Gen. Lyon, and the Secessionists. in
which the latter were routed, with q loss
of 800 killed. The Federal loss was 30
killed. This may be another false re-
port; or, if battle did occur, the extent
of the loss may be greatly exaggerated.
However, the secessionists had expressed
their determination to make o stand at
Boonville, and Gen. Lyon is man that
is never idle.
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ed wide popularity, but it does not seem now
to be regarded with SO much favor. He claim
ed that his preparations were 80 innocent, and
yet so potent, that persons would derive great
benefit from seasoning their food with them.
This is why they are sometimes known as
" Thompson's Seasons" DR.. Thompson is an
enthusiastic admirer of high-mettled horses.
He owns colt which is too much even for the
tanning powers of Rarey. The tricks of"T "Thomp-
sons colt" have become proverbial. DR.. Thomp-
son married the only daughter of worthy old
couple named Toodles. He possesses many
peculiarities-one Of them being an apparent
dread lest somebody, in writing his name, should
spell Thompson without "p."
w.R SANDERS,
Representative from the Rreckinridse District,
commenced life as a New York newsboy, by
which he acquired great taste for literature.
He is a staunch friend Of public schools, and is
the author Of Sanders series of school books,
which he thinks it the duty Of every State to
introduce into their institutions Of learning.
W. W. n. LAWRENCE,
Represents Franklin County in the House. He
is Frenchman by birth, and was formerly a
sailor. While French subject, his Govern
ment sent sent him out to explore the coast of
North America. From this circumstance, he
received the title of "Sent Lawrence" He
discovered large river, which was named, in
honor of him, st. Lawrence" At the break
ing out of the last war with England, he enter
ed the service of the United States, and took
command of the ship Chesapeake. His first
engagement was with the British ship Shannon,
commanded by the present Ex-Governor Will
son Shannon. During the engagement, he went
below to "take something" leaving with his
men the memorable order, " Don't give up the
ship" Upon returning to the deck, he found
that they had obeyed him, and had not given
up the ship-the enemy had taken it! This go
enraged him, that, Notwithstanding be VAS des,
perately wounded, Tin the neck,) he leaped
overheard and swan ashore, distance Of sew
eral hundred miles, For this act, he received
the thanks of the Government, and was presen-
ted with piece of (broken) plate. Mr.. Law
renee was the founder of the city in this State
bearing his name.
W. W. UPDEGRAFF,
Speaker of the House, represents, in part, the
County of Linn. He is Western born and bred,
having originated in Posey County, Indiana.
Like many Western people, he does not bear
the name of his father, but one derived from
the slang phrases of the country. In Posey
County, when man is beaten for Office, he is
said to be cup spout" I" up stump" or cup
tree" according to the extent of his defeat
Our subject was a candidate for Overseer Of the
Benevolent in Posey, but was very badly beat
en-, having received but one vote, and that one
supposed to have been his own. To describe
his defeat, even the phrase cup a tree" the
most emphatic known in that land, was utterly
inadequate, and it became necessary to invent
a stronger one. Accordingly, he was said to be
not only cup a tree" but cup the graft" Mr..
Updegraff became wealthy, in Posey County,
by selling hoop poles.
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re- We took short drive into the
country. last Sunday. and were surprised
at the vast quantities Of wheat in proper
tion to the settlement, and all Of it look
ing finely. From present appearaces,
there need be no fear of famine in
Kansas, the coming Winter. Harvest
has already commenced in this neigbor-
hood.
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Gen. Lyon in Swift Pursuit of Gov. Jack

ST.. AUBERrs. Mo-, 10 miles east of
Jefferson City. june l4-S P. MA
special agent sent down from Jefferson
City with the mail has just reached here,
having left there this afternoon. He says
the Governor and all the State officers
left there yesterday, and that the last of
the soldiers left to-day at 2 P. NJ, taking
with them all the locomotives, of which
there were FIVE there. and some cars.
burning the bridge at Grey's Greek, three
miles west Of Jefferson, and also one above
them, after they passed over them.
1t is supposed the Governor has order
ed his forces to concentrate either at Boon.
Vile or Arrow Rock. probably the latter.
1t is thought that Gen. Lyon will push
on after him, and should he meet with
no detention be will not be more than
twenty -four hours behind the Governor.
The Moreau bridge. 4 miles this side
of Jefferson, is unharrned, bnt the west
ern span Of the Osnge bridge, Q miles this
side, is burned.
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Later from the Expedition up the Mis-.
souri-The Railroad Bridges being
Observation-Disclosures Troops Ordered to
Hannibal-The Rebel Forces to Seize
the Lead Mines-SOuthcrn Troops Com
ing to Help Ja,kson.
ST.. LOUIS, June IA.
Steamers Iatan and Swon of the Mis-
souri river expedition passed Hermann,
about 80 miles above here, at four o'clock,
and the steamer City Of Louisiana. also
belonging to the expedition, passed Wash
ington, thirty miles this side, about the
same time.
The Second Regiment, under Col.
Boernstein, went on the Pacific Railroad
this afternoon. fully provided with camp
eqnipages and munitions of war. 1t is
conjectured this regiment will embark on
the City of Louisiana at Hermann, and
follow the expedition under Gen. Lyons.
Under the guarantee of protection from
the Federal Government, the Pacific
Railroad Company is taking energetic
measures Immediately to repair the bridg-
es of that road.
The Evening News learns that two
regiments of Iowa volunteers are encanp-
ed at Keokuk. Four hundred Illinois
troops from Quincy have been concentrat-
cd at Hannibal, Mo-, by order of Gen.
Lyon. for the purpose Of holding North
Missouri, and checking Gov. Jackson's
movements in that region. 1t is said
portion Of this force will be sent to Lex
inOfon and ST .Josenh
The News also says there is good rea-
son to believe that considerable number
of Confederate troops are assembled in
Arkansas and the Indian country and
Northern Texas, to seize the Newtown
lead mines, and march to the assistance
of Gov. jackson the moment he invites
them.
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r. The St. Joseph Gazette dislikes
Gov. Robinson's call for troops. and
thinks he had better wait until he is ask
ed for help. The Gazette approves OF
Gov. Jackson's proclamation calling for
troops to make war upon the Govern
ment. OF course, that was just right.
jackson should not have waited until he
was called upon
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-06-20
Gen. Batter to have $4,000 more Troops

Gen. Bausr 70 have $4,000 more TrooP''
Gen. Butler has demanded Is. 600 moro
troops, and will have them in i've days
Gov. Morgan promised the Govern
ment to send . regiment from New ior. !.
every three days until her fuli quo.s :
dispatched. A single balloon was -
last night at considerable elsvsfioa ,e o,1'
the chain bridge on The road to Lse.Ji s.S.is.
1t Is rupposed It Was sent up By sns
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-06-20

E The Western Virginia. Conven.
ton have unanimously adopted a Dec
laration. establishing Provisional Gov
ernment over tine State. It was adopted
on the 17th inst, the anniversary of the
Battle of Bunker Hill, and was signed
by Sc Delegates. just the number that
signed the Declaration of Independence.
Quite auspicious
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-06-20

E The June rise is now taking place
in the Missouri River. It is some weeks
later than usual. If the reports OF i'm
mense quantities of snow in the noun
.ains were correct, the river will be very
high this season.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-06-20

SEEDY.-Alexsndris was ceded by
Virginia to the Government afterwards.
Government rc-ceded it to Virginia lat
terly, with the balance Of the State. it
has seeded and from late and reliable
information, it has almost gone to seed.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-06-20

~ The Stars and Stripes were again
elevated over the St. Joseph Post Office.
a few days ago. with due ceremony and
enthusiasm. Where are JEFF Thompson
and Slsyback :! Guess they are not such
big men in st. Joseph Is they used to be |!
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-06-20

Eg The Brown County Union has a
contributor who is evidently an Irishman.
At the close of his last communication,
he perpetratcs the following very respec-
table "male COW :" "The greatest living
statesman in America is numbered with
the dead" That's a wicked joke on
Donplas.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-06-20

re- A difficulty occurred at Charles
town. in this County, last week, between
two old men named Carr and Hamilton,
in which the latter was shot dead. Carr,
we believe, has been arrested, and will be
tried at the special term of the District
Court, in July.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-06-20

~ Singular process to change q
Protestant Bible to o Catholic one
Throw it into the bread-tray, and it will
become doughey (Douay) Bible!
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w Already we have seen vindicated
the correctness of our remarks, few
weeks ago, with regard to railroad
through Iowa. Bridges have been burn
ed, by order of Clai5. jackson, on oil
the Missouri Railroads, and it requires
q guard of Federal troops to prevent the
roads from being made utterly nselese.
As it is, they are greatly damaged. The
telegraph lines have also been torn down,
and communication with the West stop
ped. We are pleased to learn that q
line will be constructed through Iowa,
within few days. which will be out of
the reach of the Missouri scoundrels.
The necessity for a railroad over the
same ground will soon become impera-
tive.
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More About the Fight at Bethel-Ac.
counts in the New York Papers-The
Death Of Lieut.. CREDIBLE. --.

more ABOUT tne F1Snt 8S betnel-ACs
counts in the New York Papers-The
Death of Lieut.. CREDIBLE. -g
New YoRK. June IL.
The Herald's account of the affair at
Bethel states that after the unfortunate
mistake was recti6ed, the forces compos.
ing the First, Second and Third New
York Regiments, joined by detachments
of the Fourth Massachusetts,, First Yer
mont, and Seventh and Ninth New York
Regiments, with two light field pieces.
under Lieut.. CREDIBLE. came upon an ad-
vanced guard of the rebels, defeated and
drove them back. taking thirty prisoners.
Then they advanced on Big Bethel. in
York county. where they came upon the
enemy, 1000 strong. and drove right in
to them.
They were in position protected by six
heavy batteries, mounting six and twelve
Founders and heavy rifed cannon. Both
Duryea's Zouaves and Hawkins regi-
ment. charged right up to the batteries
but could not pass the ditch, and we've
compelled to fall back after two hours
contest. The ammunition gave out, and
the troops retired in perfect order.
The Tribune's report says all but one
ri6ed gun of the enemy were silenced, and
that when the Zouaves charged, the enemy
scattered. Not more than half the force
was brought in action at once. e
Lieut.. Grebble's body was gallantly
saved BY being brought of the field on
his own cannon.
WAsHINGTos, June IL.
The news from Fortress Monroe has
caused much excitement here. The of.
6cial bearer Of dispatches reports the
number killed as greater than that pub.
lished. Il is thought that. on account of
this now trouble. army officers will be
placed on Gen. Buffers stat.
Gen. Butler had made active prspars-
tions to take the battery, and . second
battle no doubt has occurred ere this.
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T The kind Of tears that are flowing
from the North-Volunteers
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HONEST MEN, BEWARE The traitors
of Holt County to-day met at Oregon,
formed q secession company, and swore
in the members under the military bill
After drumming throughout the County
for week or more, we learn that they
secured the immense number of sixty
three men to enter into treason with them
"a large majority of them being jack
leg ignoramuses and whiskey-suckers
from the ravines throughout the County
Even when in Oregon, it was with the
utmost difficulty that they were got into
ranks. There will doubtless soon be a
sorry time for hen-roosts and poor mems
privies We understand that they have
already robbed Pixies Peak emigrant
of his little stock of powder.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-06-20
Senator Dessias' Successor.

SPauanELD. H., june IL.
O.. Il. Browning hes been appointed
Senator BY Gov. Yates to GIL the vacancy
occasioned BY tho death Of Senator Dong
las. -1s7ssef
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[Eor the Chiefl

DoNIPHAN COUNTY, KANSAS, June, 1861.
At an adjourned meeting, held at Syracuse,
in Wolf River Township, from Saturday, May
25th, unto Saturday, the LIST day of June, 1861
for the purpose of organizing Volunteer Mill
tary Company, under the Militia Law of the
present session of our State Legislature, the
organization was completed, and the following
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-06-20

E The species Of ticks that soldiers
must necessarily hsvs-Tacties.
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Eg Gov. Robinson has issued pro-
clamation for troops to defend Kansas
against the Missouri traitors. 1t is to be
hoped that he will furnish the citizens
with arms to defend the State with, and
not fool about matters as he has been do
ing. For men to be ordered to 60 on a
march of hundred miles or so, then
made to march back again as empty
handed as they came, without pay or
thanks, is neither useful, curious nor fun
nv. A few more such transactions, and
the Governor may call for troops-and
keep calling.
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Hostile Demonstrati0ns by the Missouri
Traitors-The State Troops Burning
Bridges and Tearing down Telegraph
Wires.

81. Louis, June IL.
About 200 State troops were sent from
Jefferson City down the Pacific Railroad
last night, and burned part Of the Gas
consde bridge thirty miles this side of
Jefferson City. BY order Of the State su-
thorities.
The telegraph wires were cut short
distance from Jessrson City. and the op-
orators are forbidden to make repairs for
the present.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-06-20

~ Jefferson City is now in the pos
session of United States troops; and
the Capital, in which Claib. jackson
brewed treason, bears the Stars and
Stripes. The troops are in hot chase Of
Jackson. We would wish them speedy
success, we're there any probability that
they would hang him but all previous
experience proves that traitors are caught
only to be released again by Government,
upon slight pretext or none at all, when
they plunge more deeply into treason
than before.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-06-20

~ We have no pity for people who
go about complaining of their aches and
pains. Why do they not forthwith pro-
cure bottle Of j. l.. Curtis Mamaluke
Liniment and re-invigorate their diseased
muscles I? lis a pain-killer and no mis-
take. And remember, also, that his Com
pound Syrup of Sassafras is sure rene
dy for Coughs, Colds, and the thousand
and one diseases of the respiratory organs.
No medicines are more efficscious, and
none more popular. See advertisement.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-06-20

", with bit of charcoal, scratched down racy
sketch upon the tail Of his linen. Then chang
ing shirts, he would send the one containing the
sketch to neighboring printing Office, where
his production would be put in type, and the
shirt returned. The series became very popu-
lar, and we're brought out in book form, under
the title of " Charcoal Sketches" The sale
of this work brought him . considerable amount
of money, which he invested in large Hotel
in Columbus, Ohio, called the Meal House" 7"
The house was destroyed by fire, several years
since, and Mr.. Neal came to Kansas, to try his
fortunes anew. This loss left him deeply in
yolved in debt; and from the large amounts
which he owes, he is often called "O'Neal."
rrELDER,
Senator from the franklin District, was one of
the first settlers of Kansas. Among the Oldest
families of the earth, We find recorded the
names of the Elders, Scribes and Pharisees. 1t
has been said that Mr.. Elder is also something
of Scribe, and greatly resembles the Phari-
secs. He is by profession physician Some
years since, he invented a medical preparation,
which he had highly puffed in the newspapers,
and which, from this fact, was called 81 Elder
blow tea.''
Ed. THOMPSON,
Representative from Douglas County, is tai
ented man, but is deformed. However. he
presents very fair appearance, by wadding his
clothes From this circumstance, be has been
given the name of "waddy" Thompson. He
is likewise physician, but bitter enemy to
all minerals. Roots and herbs are his forte.
He has unboanded faith in the curative proper
ties that can be extracted from vegetables
especially corn and rye. His Botanical or
+" Thcmpscnian" system some years ago enjoy
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-12-25
"A Card.


The members ofthe wapello County SAM.
tary Commission, desire, through vonr co,.
umns, to thank the gentlemen comros;nc the
String Band for the music with which thev
f,vorcd us on>the evening Of the festival
given by the ladies' Of that society. Also
Mr.. D'ggctt. and the ladies' and gentlemen
who accompanied him in the patriotic songs
with which they enlivencd the evening. Nor
would we forget the Juvenile Choir-wbose
pleasant voices we hope frequently to hear
raised in the good cause to which thew then
lent their assistance.
To the ladies' and gentlemen Of the citv
and county, we would say: The kind
assistance, ard generous aid which Won have
accorded us, encourages US to proceed with
renewed vigor il! the prosecution Of the mis-.
sion which has been confided to US. in corn
mon with the rest Of our c,untywomcn hv
our President, and the commander Of onr
Army.
Mrs. f.. s. HACKwORTH. Prex,t
Mrs. l.. d. WOODWARD. Secretary