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Nebraska advertiser., 1861-06-27
War Wit.

10Th Joke!--The COMMANDMENTS Cheif's
proclamation extends not only from Poll
to Pole but from Scott to Scot!
The cause Of many Widows and Or
phan's tears3 Volunteers.
Enforce the Laws! To enforce an
Ordinance, we must force in the Srdi-
nance!
What route should soldiers take on the
battle field? The route of the enemy!
Die.vine Sentiment-Grape juice has
killed more than grape shot!
We offer our considerations for the
commisery-rations of our suffering volun-
teers, their complaints are rational
enough!
Going to balls in Peace or War, has
caused many a soldier to dance the shot
tisch, reel or hop waltz!
A fathers advice to his son, in the us
Regiment: Write, me son, to let me
knO,C hdt you do right"
Hard Times Philosophy--A man is
generally " down at the heel' when he is
very heavily in arrears.
What a volunteer on the Battery gets,
in his leaky tent A canvas back duck
The Daughters of the Regiment =
May they never get out of their teens---
/. e., C~anteens!
Mexican Volunteers, Attention -
Boney FIsters---be on hand!
Provide the enemy with Chaplains.
Give them M.i7le-Stirs!.--E Y. Express.
Nebraska advertiser., 1861-06-27

with a view 10 avert eli suspicion that the
United States troops had unduly inlerfer-
cd with the State Government.
Mr. Morrison, State Treasurer, was
arrested at Hermann and brought to this
city az a prisoner. No money was found
upon him and be was released after the
ARRANGEMENT above referred 10 had been
contaminated. Capt jefferson I. Rogers,
Paymaster Of the South West Expedition,
was also arrested his trunk was search
ed and found 10 confirm about $4,000 IN
drafts and checks Of the State. On be-
ing asked what he proposed to do with the
money, be said il was intended for the
payment Of the Southwest Expedition
Il was then proposed that some one be
chosen who should see that the money
was applied for that purpose and none
other. Both parties agreed upon the
Hon. Thomas l.. Price. Nj. PRECISE con-
sent was obtained, and he took all the pa
pers, drafts, &c, of Captain Rogers, who
will proceed to distribute the ready money,
under the act Of the Legislature, for the
paying Of the Southwest Expedition, in
company with Mr.. Price. Captain Rog-
ers was thereupon released.
Upon examining the papers. Mr.. Price
found there was a check for $500 on
the State Bank Of Missouri, and that the
remainder Of the money was in warrants.
OF course the warrants cannot be convert
ed into ready money for the present. In
regard to the check, Mr.. Price ascertain
ed from the State Treasurer that he had
executed it at a time when there was on
" about $1,000 in the bank, thereby
nominally %overdrawing to the amount of
$500. He at once prevailed upon the
Treasurer TO take up his own check and
give hin 5000 in Missouri bank bills.
These $4,000 will be applied to the pay
ment Of the men who volunteered in the
Southwest Expedition, the expenses for
outfits, &C., being considered next in order,
and having to be betrayed cut of the war
rants above referred to.
As soon as Capt. Rogers has his books
arranged, Mr.. Price will proceed to salts
fy each claim, and it may be well to sug-
gest that no volunteer need henceforth
sell his claim for fear it should not be
paid. l understand that there are about
$40, 900 in the Fayette Bank to the credit
Of the Treasurer, a circumstance which
corroborates the statement of Mr.. Nor
rison when he was arrested, namely,
that he had in all about $4,000 in the
Treasury.
Nebraska advertiser., 1861-06-27
What is a Ration?

For the information of numerous in
quirers, we give the following list of ar
ticles constituting a ration, from the army
regulations;
20 OF. fresh or salt beef or II OF. pork.
Is OF. soft bread or -four, or II or.
hard bread.
2 1-3 OF. beans or l 3-5 OF. rice.
] SO OF. sugar.
I. l OF. coffee, ground.
1-3 gull vinegar.
IA OF. candles.
90 OF. soap.
l-3 OF. salt.
The rations for a company of seventy
seven men aggregate as follows:
96 IA lbs fresh and salt beef or 1884
lbs. pork.
IS "a lbs. soft bread OF -four, or 56
81 lbs. hard bread.
ii IA lbs. beans or 2 81 lbs. rice.
s 3-4 lbs sugar.
4 3-S lbs. coffee, ground.
3 IA quarts vinegar.
3 pecks potatoes.
1916 lbs candles.
3 IA lbs soap.
! quart salt.
3 pints soft soap.
Nebraska advertiser., 1861-06-27

The St. Joseph Gazette has about fz-
zled out, as it ought to have done months
ago. 1t has done more to o only iniure,
but kill, St. Joseph han all other agencies
combined. 1t proprietors, northern men
by birth, education and interests, became
not only pro-slavery, but secession trail
tors in the extreme, and have labored
faithfully for the destruction Of a city to
which they have heretofore been indebt-
ed for a most generous support. The
valadictory of the retireing proprietors,
which appeared in print after the writer
had left the city, is the lowest and must
abusive we have ever read, especially in
its denunciation of Gov. Stewart, editor
of the Journal.
The Gazetts is turned over to one G..
M. Thompson whose editorial career must
necessarily be brief. Here is one of the
planks in his platform of principles:
did we openly advocate resistance to
the Federal authorities, did we preach
downright treason in its blacklist form, or
pursue a course scandelously at variance
with every dictate of order and propriety,
yet our right to do so would remain intact,
so long as the American constitution stands
as it is. Our only punishment as public
Journalists, would be in public opinion and
the loss of influence over it."
So would your "right remain intact" to
hang yourself, Mr.. Thompson, but not to
hang others.
Nebraska advertiser., 1861-06-27
The Feeling in Kentucky.

The Union men in Kentucky are deter
mined to stand by the stars and stripe
l., come VIVA, will. To give an idea Of
the feeling there we extract the follow
mo from a private letter written Us by a
friend ia Louisville
1.-The Governor and State officials are
against the people and i, byany adVan-
,Sge or secret hanover they manage to
wheedle the State out Of the Union
against the will Of the people, It IS fully
believed there will be some Of the bloodl-
est fighting here that was ever heard Of
Nebraska advertiser., 1861-06-27
Wnsh;nntnn lime 81

hA1AAuEt Dlg aAAAs @As
The Pawnee on her cruise down the
river seized 10000 pounds Of bacon and
other stores destined for the secession
lists.
Officers Of the army say that unless a
collision occurs before tomorrow even
ing there is little chance Of any taking
place at any time. There Is a confirmed
conviction here that the rebels are out
fanked and must fight or surrender.
This morning the rebels were cOncen-
trating a large force a: Fairfax Court
House. Every movement indicates an
attack on our lines II a shert time. Il
is beleiAed that General Beauregard can
concentrate 10000 troops at any given
point within a week. Undoubtedly he
has forces at command and il Is not i'm
probable that be will be forced 10 make
a speedy aduance movement. To-day
advices have been received from the
Connecticut troops near Vienna No new
movements have taken place. Our troops
in occupation Of Vienna are fully prepar-
ed for any attack.
WAsHINGToN, June Is.
Professor Lowe, to-day assembled in a
balloon, taking up a telegrapher and In
struments, sending messages while in the
air.
II is ascertained that about $4,000
rebels are at Manassas under Gen. Beau
regard, and that they are nearly starved.
JEFF Davis vas there yesterday.
Nebraska advertiser., 1861-06-27
WAsH1NeTox, June Is.
EnrOne and America.

The Paris correspondent of the New
ark Daily Advertiser says:
81 was yesterday shown a private let
ter from Frankfort containing a state
ment that a Regiment of Volunteers is
being organized in Germany, whose ser.
vices are to be offered to the government
of the United States. Meantime several
of the French officers who recently appli-
ed to the United States Legation at Prais
and were informed hat the Minister had
no authority to accept their services, have
determined to leave for America, and
trust to chance for employment when they
arrive al their destination. l converseb
Yesterday with an officer who followed
Garibaldi throughout the Scilian and Ne
apolitan campaigns and who informed
me that he had taxed passage for New
York, in one of the steamers from Lever
pool next week"
John ]. Crittenden 81 elected to Con-
gress by 1855 majority.
Nebraska advertiser., 1861-06-27
The War for the Union.
The Flight at Vienna.
WAsHlNoTos, June i.

WAsHINGTOH, June Is.
Late last night, Gen. Scott received
The following dispatch:
left camp according 10 instructions,
with the frs, Ohio regiment, Cos strong
aud went on an expedition 10 Falls Church
20 patrol round in that direction: / lher
proceeded 10 Vienna with four companies
Company T., Captain Paddock company
O., Lieutenant Woodruff. afterwards join
cd Sy Captain Pearce company G., Cap
tain Bailey company H., Captain Haz-
leue; total 275. On turning the curve
within a quarter Of a mile Of Vienna, we
were fired upon by raking masked batter
les Of / think three guns with shell, round
shot, and grape, killing and wounding the
men on the platforms and in the cars
When the lrain stopped we could not, on
account Of damage 10 some part Of the
rnnring machinery. draw the train out OF
the fire, the engine begging in The rear.
We left the cars and retired to the right
and left Of the train, through the woods.
Finding that the enemy's batteries were
sustained By wha; appeared 10 be a regi-
ment Of infantry and cavalry, which force
we have since understood to be 1900 S.
Carolina troops, we fell back along the
railroad, throwing out skirmlshers on both
tanks. This was about z p. NJ. Thus
we retired slowly, bearing off our wound
Cd for Gye miles 10 this point, which we
reached at 10 o'clock.
The following ia a list Of the casuali-
ties: In Capt. Hazletl's compady H.,
two known 10 be killed, three wounded,
aud five missing. Capt. Bailey's COM
pany c., three killed, two wounded, and
two missing. Capt. Paddock's company
r., one officer. slightly wounded. Com
pany c., Capt. Pease, two missing.
The engineer, when the men left the
cars, instead Of retiring slowly, as | or
dered, detached his engine with n pas
y Q car from the rest of the disabled
train and abandoned us, running TO Alex
andria, and we have heard nothing from
him since. Thus we were deprived of a
rallying point, and of all NEAR of con
veying the wounded who had to be carried
on litters and blankets. We wait here,
holding the road, for achievements
The enemy did not pursue.
/ have ascertained that the enemy's
force ut Fairfax Court House, four miles
from Vienna, is now about 1000. When
all the enemy's batteries opened upon us,
Major Hughey was at bis station on the
foremost platform Of the car; Col Nc
Cook was with me in one Of the passen-
ger cars. Both of these officers, with
others of the commissioned officers, and
many of the men, behaved most coOlly I'M
der this CALLING fire, which we could not
flank or turn from the nature of the
ground. The approach to Vienna is
through deep cut in the railroad. In
leaving the cars, and before they could
rally, many of my men lost their haver-
sacks and blankets, but brought off all
their muskets, except it may be, a few
that were destroyed by the enemy's first
FIRE, or lost with the killed. (Signed)
ROBERT c. SCHENCK,
Brigadier-G General.
Nebraska advertiser., 1861-06-27
WASHINGTON. June %.

WASHINGTON, June %.
A special dispatch to the Commercial
says Senator Johnson of Tennessee, paid
a visit this morning to leading officials,
and was warmly received. The admins
tration is highly pleased with the manly
and vigorous attitude of Mr.. Johnson,
Beauregard is evidently making pre-
parations for advancing, 1t is understood
that some of the Southern troops are jeal-
Gus of their State designation and do not
respond with much alacity to their officers
orders.
Senator Johnson has arrived here-he
was fired upon when passing through
Cumberland Gap, but is uninjured be says
the Union men in East Tennessee will
initiate the action of Western Virginia
and cut loose from rebellious authorities
and fight for the Union.
Gen. Scott had been asked by Western
men TO order the retreat of Gen. Cad.
wallader across the Potomac the old
hero replied "it's all right, all right
You will say so three months hence"
New York, June %.
Reports from Washington says the
Navy will be doubled in size as soon as
possible. Secretary Welles will recon-
mend heavy appropriations for buying war
vessels.
The President will call for at least
100000 men, in the aggregate, and
money to correspond.
Congress will, at an early day, suspend
the writ of habeas corpus whenever there
is any organized rebellion and the judg-
ment of the President is it should be sus-
pended, the suspension of course being
temporary.
A gentleman who has recently return
ed from Richmond states that when he
left, there were only about 5000 troops
encamped there. Troops were arriving
and going through to Manassas and
Harper's Ferry, at the rate of 1900 or
1900 daily.
New York, June "a.
The Worlds dispatch states latest ad.
vices continue to represent it the intention
of Beauregard to advance on the Federal
lines. Yesterday was the day fixed on
for a movement on Washington.
4uG 0uFCAuulcuA 10 SdllSLlCu OF lllS and
has aScertained hat an extensive spy sys-
TEN is in operation for the benefit Of the
rebel Government. Letters have been
daily from Washington south by per-
sons who are here TO watch operations of
Government.
Prof. Lowe takes his balloon down to
Church to-day. He will make an
ascent tomorrow morning and take a
view of the rebels camp at Fairfax.
The Tribune's dispatch says hat Balti-
more is quiet on the surface-is profound
agitated u~nderneath-is only held in
check by by fear at any indication of an
outbreak.
MAJOR Gen Banks will without doubt
the city from fort McHenry. He
is the man TO obey his orders 10 the very
Provisions are growing excessively
scarce at IIarper's Ferry.
Nebraska advertiser., 1861-06-27

FAIRBANKS scALEs.-It is a significant fact, which
the public will appreciate, that whenever new scales
are put upon the market, as large numbers have been
from time to time during the last thirty years, II
seems % be the first and chief aim Of the makers q
chow shst they ero che same as Fairbanks or like
them. or have taken premiums over them, thus reoog-
nlzlng the latter As the standard for excellence, and
showing the strong hold they have upon the public con-
hdence. It is a weli-known fact that while most Of
these scales have, after more OF less trial, passed
mainly out Of use, Fairbanks have gene steadily for
ward, increasing in public favor year after year. and
are now much more generally used than All others, not
only in this eoUntry, but wherever American commerce
has been carried. This could not be 50 II they we're not
all that is claimed for them in respect to their dura-
bility. as well as convenience and accurscy.-CAicago
Tribune.
Nebraska advertiser., 1861-06-27
More About the Indians.

By referring to this matter again, we
hope no undue excitement will be created.
Our object is to arouse our people to a
thorough preparation for any emergency.
Being thoroughly prepared, we will not
likely be molested to any serious extent.
Every days experience and informa-
tions confirms US in the belief that the
principle portion at least, of the Regular
Military force now in, and being muster
ed into service in Nebraska, should at
the earliest practical moment be station
ed In the southern portion Of the Terri
tory. Since our last issue we have had
a long and detailed interview with Hon.
JNo. P. BAKER, present agent for the
Otoe and Missouri Indians, who was in
our place last week, direct from the res
ervatiOn. OF course we are not impru-
dent enough to blazon forth in print the
particulars obtained from Mr.. B. and
others. Suffice it to say, our statement
made last week, as to a general confer
ence of western Indians being now held
IN the Cherokee country, and without
doubt under the immediate supervision of
the Southern secession rebels IS fully con-
frmed. The Indians near Us, have be-
come unusually saucy and imPudeni ma
Nebraska advertiser., 1861-06-27
Masters Sale.

In pursuance Of a decrstal order made By the Dis
trict Court, held within and for Nemaha county,
Nebraska Territory, sitting in bancery, bearing date
Nay 18th. 1861, in a certain ease pending in said
and Samuel Callan, Charles He's and aarrart j..
Hess are defendants, ! viii, on Friday the % day o.
July. At 10 o'clock A. 81. Of said dag, AZ he door Of
the building in which said court was Lass held for
said county, 10 the city of Brownvile, offer for sale
10 publis auction the following described premises.
to-Wit The northwest quarter q the Southwest
quarter q section No. twenty-five 20 Township
No. six l6h north Of Range No. fifteen rs east Of
the Sch principal meridian, situated IN Nemaha Co.
Nebraska Territory. Terms-cssh in hand
j.. 5. BEDFORD, Master in Chancery.
June 20th, 1851. FnjOSsE5.
Nebraska advertiser., 1861-06-27
InsurreenOn at the PenItentIary.
.Ahempt Of Prisoners to Escape. Three
or -Four Insurgents Shot.

or -Four Insurgents Shot.
JEFFERSON CITY, June Is.
A desperate attempt wa made this af-
ternoon by the prisoners in the Peniten-
tary to break the walls and force their
way out. They had all dIned together
as usual in the hall, and were about 20
be conducted to their respective cells by
the guards, when, by some previously
concerted plan, they rushed upon the lat
ter and completely suddued them. They
then poured out into the prison yard and
commenced breaking a hole in the wall,
when they were discovered by the soldiers
stationed without, who instantly gave the
alarm. In less than ten minutes four
companies Of United States troops had
arrived at the spot. They encompassed
the prison, sealed the walls, and shot
down M Of the convicts who was about
to force himself through the hole. Two
or three others were wounded. After
which they were all driven back at the
point of the bayonet into their cells and
secured. Not one escaped.
Nebraska advertiser., 1861-06-27

Last fall during the Delegate cam
paign in this Territory, when we publish
ed an array of figures in regard to the
financial management of the then Secre-
tary Morton, we were charged with un.
warrantably prosecuting Mr.. M. Late
Telegraph dispatches from Washington
report him as a defaulter, and that a
special agent has been sent to Nebraska
for the purpose of overhauling his, tOgeth.
er with other ex-oficial's accounts. "Thing
is a working"
Nebraska advertiser., 1861-06-27
The Star Spangled Banner.
BY FRANCIS s. KEY.

BY FRANCIS s. KEY.
say can you see by the dawns early light,
What 50 proudly we hailed at the twilights las
cleaning?
Whose broad stripes and bright stars, through thu
perilOus fight,
Ger the ramparts we watched were so CALAMITY
streaming;
And the rockets red glare, the bombs bursting in air
Gave proof through the night that our flag was still
there.
CHORUS
O,say does that star-spsngled banner yet wave
Der the land of the free and the home of of the
brave
On the shore dimly seen through the mist Of the deeI
Where the foes naughty hostin dread silence re-
poses,
What is that which the breeze, Ger the towring steel
As it Gtfully blows, half concealed, half d~isclOses'
Now it catches the CLEAN Of the mornings first beam
n full glory reflected, now shines in the stream.
CHORUS
IT'S the star-spangled banner oh long may it wave
Der the lrnd of the free and the home Of the brave.
And where is that band who so vautingly swore,
Mid the havoc of war and the battles confusion
A home and a country they'd leave us no more?
Their blood has washed out their foul footsteps
pollution;
No refuge could save the hireling and slave
From the terror of flight, or the gloom of the grave
CHORUS
And the stars p angled banner in triumph doth
wave,
Der the land Of the free and the home Of the brae
o, thus be it ever when freemcn shall stand
Dvtwesu their nome ana wars desolatiOn,
Blessed with victory and peace, may the Heaven-
rescued land
Praise the Power that hath made and preserved
us a nation.
Then conquer we must whom our cause it is just,
And this be our motto ain God is our trust.
CHORUS
And the star spangled banner in triumph shall
wave
Der the land of he free and the home of the brave
Nebraska advertiser., 1861-06-27
Rather Short.

The Boston Traveller states that most
of the shirts made by the ladies' of Boston
for the volunteers are from four 10 six
inches too short!
Like a man without a wife,
Like a ship with a sail,
The most useless thing in life,
Is a shirt without a-proper length.
Nebraska advertiser., 1861-06-27
LATER.
Jefferson City, June Is.

Jefferson City, June Is.
The United States troops, under Lyon,
took a position near Boonville and opened
a brisk csnnonade on the enemy. After
a short time, the State troops ~retreated in
good order from the city, and scattered
themselves in companies through the ad-
joining woods for the purpose of carrying
on a guerilliu warfare. Lyon seeing the
movement, ordered a hasty retreat to the
steamboat, which had the effect of calling
the State troops out into the open field,
and collecting them for a united attack.
As soon as they were all drawn up in
rank and file in the open fed, Lyon COM
manded his troops TO advance IN double
quick time and form into line IN front Of
the enemy, taking all their cannon with
them. He then opened a murderous fire
on the State troops, which had the effect
of confusing and dispensing them in a
very few minutes. They fed in every
direction, leaving over n hundred dead
on the battle field. Governor Jackson
witnessed the affair about a mile distant,
and seeing the result, fed in a carriage.
General Price had previously been taken
sick and was unable to participate in the
management Of the battle. There is
great rejoicing Over the news just now
at the headquarters in this city. A wag-
on load of powder was to-day discovered
by the L. S. troops on Christy Watson's
farm, three miles from here, and hauled
away to- the headquarters. It forms part
Of the powder secreted by the State
troops five or six weeks ago.
Nebraska advertiser., 1861-06-27
THE ADVERTISER.
Dr.. EDITOR.
THURSDAY MORNING, JUNE us

o. X L.
Then up With our Gag let it stream on the air!
Though our fathers arc cold in their graves,
They bad hands that could strike, they had soul
that could dare,
And their sons were not born to be slavesl
Up, up With that banner xhere'er it may cal,
Our millions shall rally around;
A nation Of freemen that moment shall fall
When its stars shall be trailed on the ground.
Nebraska advertiser., 1861-06-27

Heath autk0lla a. Mdminisfrafrr
q the estate o. Joseph DeFoln de-
ceased. Petltlon % 3
Cafharine william MarEaretff
Amop a Baron Uerufn-
To Caiharine. william, Marsarett, Amep, and BIZ
Deioln. who are heirs and legal representatives q ,
aeph Deroin, licensed you are hereby informed ~
on the fth day ~ Jane A. %. 1851 saa alminsifh
hieihis petition On tie PROBATE Caurt 81 GeuahA
y Neoraska Territory. The obiect and prayer Of gl
petition Is % obtain an order On the ash day 81 80
a D. 1901. az loo'clockr A. n, at my once 90 b.
vile In said county, tor the sale 90 the f0llEips
estate. q which The said Joseph Deroiu0ed seEe4
Wit The Undivided o~ne-teuth % the roWuslie %
Defoin, ta Nemaha County n T., az which un i.
persons Interested may attcod and show cause eL
PRAYER q sad petition should not te Erahtai 81
witness my hand and tbe seal N he Prooaie e'
Nemaha county, Eebr8ska. Territory.
n454W G. ". WHEELER, Ffetles-s'
June {, 1851.
Nebraska advertiser., 1861-06-27
Nemaha County MILITARY.

This county is perhaps IN as good
military shape now as any other of the
same population in the west. Brownville
Home Guards, Brownville ; Nemaha City
Guards, Nemaha City; Peru Union
Guards, Peru, and Nemaha Valley Cav
airy, a farmers military Organizations
These companies are all full very well
drilled, rapidly improving, and are CONF
posed of our best citizens irrespective Of
former party affiliations.
Nebraska advertiser., 1861-06-27

A battle took place on the Dist at Cole
Camp, Mo-, between the Unionists and
Rebel Home Guards, in which ID Union
and 40 rebels were killed
The last heard Of Claib Jackson he
was at Florence. Mo-, on his way TO Ar
kansas, dressed in woman's cloths.