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The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1861-10-17
LIE EXPOSED.

The charge is made by the semi secession
lists of the opposition party, that the Union
party is controlled wholly by Republicans,
and that it is only dodge of the Republi
cans to get control of our county affairs -
Were this true. we should not consider it
worth refutation; because We care not
whether man has been Democrat or a
Republican, so that he is now good Un-
ion man, and willing to make sacrifices to
convince US of his sincerity.
But the charge is without the least shad-
ou oftruth! We do not make this asscr-
ton without Offering the proof to uphold it.
One evidence in condemnation of the
charge made by these traitors, is given in
the Union ticket at the head Of our COL
ums. It will be seen that out of the ten
candidates presented for county offices, fire
of them have heretofore been members of
the Democratic party, and five Of the Re-
publican party; and we all know the Re-
publicans possessed the power, were they so
disposed, to have filled the ticket with men,
bers of their own party.
Numerous lies are in circulation concern
ing "packed caucuses" and convention
skullduggery," which we deem of no i'm
portance. Most any knave can make such
assertions" and none but knaves would
have the audacity to do it. Rail on, Messrs.
Traitors, and you, ye disadected, disap-
pointed aspirants for official positions. On
the 5th of next month the verdict in you1
case will be rendered at the ballot box
The people are your judges, and weanxious-
" await their lust decision.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1861-10-17
UNION NESTING.

Pursuant to cal', the Union men Of
Humboldt met at the new saw-mill Of
Messrs. Mcclellan and Harris, aud assem-
b ing un ler the mammoth branches Of one
of the 4" Kings Of the Forest" organized by
choosing WIN. Ii. Wooster, Chm, and Sam
Orr, Sec'y.
A. G. Pierce was called for, and made q
short but telling speech, satisfying his hear
ers that the Union men of Davis county
had, the first time, selected the proper man
to represent them and their interests.
The Secretary was then called upon for
speech, but excused himself by promising
one at some future time.
+. N. Church was called for and came
forth shaking himself, indicating he had
something to say worth hearing. Had
Legs" and his clique been there and heard
Church's expose, l think they'd shun the
gaze of honest men for long time. Some
Of the funny things Legs" had said, was,
that ''Co. b, that left Junction City last
spring, was a set of id robbers and horse
thieves )" that he "was glad they were
going to leave the county, they were dis
grace to the town." &c. He challenges
Legs" to deny these assertions. Seve al
of the Unterri6ed were shown up, when
the speaker withdrew.
W. K. Bartlett, being present, was re-
quested to say something. Bill took the
stand, aud the way he laid the lash upon
the traitors and boilers, was . caution. II
MIR. Mckinley had been within the sound
of that speech, he would have received the
scourging, his late treacherous course so
justly entities him to.
G. L. Miller made few very sensible
and appropriate remarks, when the meeting
adjourned, all being satisfied that Humboldt
was all right on the .Straight Union Ticket.
w. Fl. WOOSTER, Chm.
Sam. ORR, Sec'y.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1861-10-17

~ We have copy Of the Louisville
Courier in our Office. This sheet has been
suppressed for advocating treason, and its
editor placed under arrest. The copy We
have, if fair sample, must surpass our
home organ Of the same stripe. and should
It revive We would recommend it to the pa
irons Of the FIontiey, as emineatly supsri-
or to that sheet in ability and materia'
,roth.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1861-10-17

and set them to pulling weeds ont Of NV
corn :! George, you know you did saw these
naughty words then; but now vou are a
candidate, and Uuion[!] man.
Speaker No. 4ELieut. j. p. Dovn.r v,,
vociferously called for. "Msjor" said he
was only over on recruiting expedition
didn't want to hear any more Of their De-
mocracy till the war was over would on.,-
antes every man who enlisted, that be Tould
be killed before pay day, and ANYHOW before
his time expired; expested to "so i'm"
himself before long, but like ,be e.,,.p.
Lyons, would will all his property to Uncle
Sam Major, how many Of the Uhterri6ed
Unconditional Democratic Uniou[!] recruits
did you get? Nary one.
Speaker No. 5-McKinley va, loudlv
called for by one Sandy Hammond. a
UnionC?] man now, but two months .oo
I'm told, hc said "rn kill every id
dutchman in Kansas" upon hearing of the
brave Siegel, who whipped the rebels at
Carthage. Not having seen Nc. for long
time, and not having heard of his " fall from
grace" could hardly account for the pale.
ness of his face, weakness of his limbs, and
his hobbling between a man and crutch.
The cause soon became apparent, however,
for on opening his dirty battery l could see
that the ammunition was seet, and he
couldn't FIRE Union any more. The qia Of
his remarks was, his tongue being little
thick, and I a "right smart" distance of,
possibly l didn't hear all, he had been sold !;
some of the Black Republicans had prom.
ised him County office if he would keen
sober and denounce the Democracy, Cwho
had already kicked him out of the party. I
which he agreed to do and did do. When
making the nominations the Black Repub.
licans wouldn't give him any .hing-bence,
he would denounce the whole thing as
humbug. He would either go back to his
first love, or get up party Of his own, ad-
hitting only those who would vote for him.
He charged that the Union Convention was
nothing but Black Republican concern,
there wasn't Democrat on the nominating
committee, &c. What was Mr.. G.. X. Har-
ris, now County Treasurer? Nc. also said
the Republicans had caused the war had
killed Douglas and tried to kill him. Nc,
did Douglas turn traitor to the Union men
of the nation because of his defeat, as yom
have to the Union men Of Davis county be-
cause you couldn't get certain Offices How
is it that you, dog like, follow men around,
who have kicked yom ont of their party /;
called you an "iguorant old sot," neither
fit for hell nor heaven threatened your life,
&C.? How does your speech Of last Fourth
of July agree with last Thursdays? That,
I'm told, was for the Union, the Constitu-
ton, and for sustaining, at all hazards, the
stars and stripes. This, repudiating the
government, assisting known traitors at the
ballot box, aud playing the Judas in a small
way. How is it you deiyn to hold an Of
fee under Republican administration
With the conclusion of this double trai.
tors speech, the crew dispersed.
UNION MAN.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1861-10-17
DISTRICT ATTORNEY.

We neglected last week to call the atten-
ton of our voters to the name of Mr.. A.
q. Case, as candidate for the position Of
District Attorney for this Judicial District.
Mr.. Case has been recommended to the
popular favor by nearly every convention in
the District, and judging from our limited
knowledge of the gentleman, We believe him
to be eminently fitted for the position.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1861-10-17

Commander Chauncy at Washington on
the evening of the 9th, from Hatteras In
let. He reports that on Monday the rebels
formed IN expedition to attack and recapt-
ure the forts occupied By our forces: The
expedition consisted of six steamboats, and
about 5000 men. The steamers were arm
ed with heavy rifled cannon and mortars for
throwing shell.
The attack was simultaneous but ineffect-
ual. The forte fred shell and were assist
ed By The vessels stationed of the Inlet
After time the rebels retired, though not
before tvo or three steamers had sunk, 60
ing down with I'll on board. Judging from
the crowded appearance Of the vessels, it is
estimated that about 100 men were drown
ed besides . large loss which must have
been sustained from the bursting Of our
sheib, and plunging Of our shot, IS the
guns weEe served in most mssterly man
neT.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1861-10-17

~ Illinois and "one other State, }" the
papers say, have contributed their full quo
Il of men on the 100000 basis. "One
other State w Why not say Kansas! She
has seven regiments in the field, and de-
serves the credit.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1861-10-17
COUNTY NOMINATIONS.

COUNTY NOMINATIONS.
Commissioners,
WM. STAATZ, of Lyons Creek.
ISAAC H. LODER, Of Clark's Creek.
E. L. FOSTER, of Ashland.
Sheriff,
SAMUEL ORR, of Junction City.
Register of Deeds,
GEORGE L. MILLER, of Junction City.
Treasurer,
G. W. KINGSBURY, of Junction City.
County Clerk,
G. F. GORDON, OF Riley City
Surveyor,
JOHN C. KENNETH, Of Kenton.
Assessor,
ELIAS CHURCH, Of Humboldt.
Coroner,
JOSEPH BEAVER, of Humboldt.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1861-10-17
DON'T FORGET

The Union Meeting on Saturday, the
10Th. Let US have rousing meeting. All
Union loving, loyal people are expected to
attend.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1861-10-17
ATTENTION, FRONTIER.

We commend the article on our fourth
page, headed " The Duty Of Democrats" to
our neighbor, also to others who are suffer-
ing from like affection.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1861-10-17

~ Mr.. L. Macarthur, of Shawnee coun-
ty, announces himself as candidate for the
Office Of District Attorney for this Judicial
District. He comes we'll recommended.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1861-10-17
ANNOUNCEMENTs.

Under the above caption, the voters of
Davis county will find quite a list Of the
names, in another column, Of gentlemen
Who wish to conduct the affairs Of our
county for the next year or two.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1861-10-17

~ There will be Mass Meeting Of
the Union men of Davis and adjoining
counties, on Saturday, the Goth, 1851
LIE: all attend.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1861-10-17
UNION TICK EFT !!
Representatives.

Representatives.,
J. B. INGERSOLL, Wabaunsee County.
A. C. PIERCE, Davis County.
I. +. HERSEY, Dickinson County.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1861-10-17

DA. H. CASE, of Topeka, has been named by
several of the County Conventions in this Judi
cial District suitable person for the position
of District Attorney.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1861-10-17

ent war. he refused, upon being asked,
to explain the beauties of the Blue Lodge,
of which 1 learn he was q member. In
the course Of his remarks, he alluded to an
eminent New Englander, [George Thomp.
son, in the early days of Kansas, when a
soldier of Uncle Sans [wbose name was
George Thompsou,] jumped up and truth.
fully exclaimed, You're . dirty liar and
blackguard." The last portion Of his
speech advocated opposition to the war.
He wound up with the assertion that
" Every Democrat in Davis county loved
the Union and the Stars and Stripes better
than the apple of their eyes" Guess you
are mistaken, George. Didn't you 90 to .
secession dinner at Hands on Humboldt,
the Fourth of July. in company with .
man who said Lincoln ought to have his
damn throat cut-that the South ought
never to have allowed him to be inaugu-
rated! Did you not sneakingly 90 By .
Fourth of July Picnic, after you had agreed
to make . Union speschl Didn't you
make IN anti-coercion speech at West Point
last spring! Didn't you exult over the
defeat of our troops ct Bulls Run and
Springfield, saying, "they ought to be
whipped; had no business there" to-
Didn't you say, at the time company B Of
the Kansas Second were about leaving or
had left, that If II had them under my
control would have whipped the last one,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1861-06-15
Circuit Court.

The June term Of the Circuit Court OF
this County commenced on Monday last,
with quite small docket.
In consequence of the war, financial diff
fculties, and the absence Of many witnesses
In important cases, who nave enlisted 10
defend the flag of their country, the mem
bers of the bar presented to the Court the
following request, which was s:snel by
eve; member: THAT at this term, when
either party objects thereto. no business
may be done on the common law or chan
Gerry docket, except for the formation of
issues and for preparation of causes for fu-
ture hearing and taking defaults" Which
request was granted by the Court.
The Grand jury was ennpannelled on
the first day, and are still in session. Up
to Friday morning they had returned to
Court FIVE indictments against the follow
ing persons:
John Philimore, for resisting an officer.
John Beisch, for an assault with dead
ly weapon
Barney Campbell, same.
John Smith. for larceny.
Josiah Rawson, for passing counterfeit
money.
Next week viii be employed in the hear
ing and trial Of the criminal docket.
which, up to the present time, has a
cases for hearing, composed of nearly all
kinds of indictments that the Statute
mentions.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1861-06-15
Military Senators in Washington.

A Washington correspondent Of the
Providence journal thus describes funny
scene in the Senate Chamber
When / entered the Senate Chamber
the seats were mainly filed by New York
volunteers, who were holding mock ses-
sion. Thepresiding officer was putting the
question on a resolutions directing the Ser
geantat-Arms to proceed Immediately to
the White House, and 20 Request the Presi-
dent, it in his opinion not Incompatible
with the public interest, to send down
gallon of his hest brandy A motion to strike
out the word brandy and substitute old
rye was voted down on constitutional
grounds, and because the Gentleman from
South Carolina who offered it, had both
his legs on the desk, while the rules only
permitted one And finally motion was
made to clear the galleries, as disorderly
persons were looking on, evidently with
a view to ridicule the proceedings, and
otherwise behaving in a manner not con-
sistent with the dignity of the Senate. I
have seldom seen the proceedings in that
chamber so amusing have often seen
them as little profitable to the country,
and less creditable to some who took part
in them"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1861-06-15
Latest Wax News.

Tho troops from the West, under COM
n,and Of Gen. Mcclellan, following the
line Of the Baltimore & o. r. R. towards
Harpers Ferry, have got as far as Cu'nber-
land, where they are concentrating pre-
paratory to an advance. Col Wallace
made an excursion from Cumberland, on
the 18th to Romney, Va, where with part
o. his regiment, he surprised, and alter
.harp conflict, routed 500 secession troops,
killing two, capturing 100 prisoners, and
taking large quantity of camp eQuipage'
provision, &c
Gov. Jackson, OF No, has turned traitor,
and is using every exertion in his power
to drag that State into the guilt OF seces-
sior. n: king the removal Of Gen. Iar-
new from the command at St. Louis, and
the unwil,ingness of the Government
to abide by his very questionable ar
rsnsement with Gen. Price the pretext,
Gov. jackson has called for 5e.O0o rolrn-
t.er. to resist the federal authority IN MIS-
souri, and to prevent the sending OF troops,
&c, to jefferson City, has destroyed the
Railroad bridgss and telegraph lines. For
tuuatcly, however, the Missouri River is
in excellent nav gable condition, and 5000
u. s. troops have already been forwarded
to Jefferson City, to be followed by 10000
more if necessary Tie short and long of
it is, the pretended neutral position of
Missouri is all humbug, and she should be
made to walk to the music Of the Union
if it involves the hanging of the traitor
Harrer's Ferry is apparently no nearer
bein. taken than it was week ago Large
armies are lowering in the neighborhood,
but the position and force of the secession
lists is said to be SO strong, that Gen. Scott
is not a, present disposed to make an al
tack The same appears to De the case
also at Menassus junction. The seces-
sionists are said to have from $4,000 to 49,,
600 mon at the two places, and SO far from
fearing al attack, talk of moving forward
upon Washington.
Prof Lowe, the balloonist, has joined
the army toward Menassus Junction, and
will make observations by ascending in
his balloon A telegraph wire will be con-
nected with the balloon and tern .t.mla BY
which he will report whatever he sees, &c.
The News from England, France, &c,
has much better aspect from the latest
arrivals England has decided not to al
low priyateers to bring prizes into any OF
her ports, and the ministry have an
nounced that a proposal has been sent 10
Washington to adopt the principle of the
Paris conference, to regard all privateers
as pirates.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1861-06-15
LAWS CKlArF, AIRY June l5-4s.



NOTICE.; hereby given. 'hst the underssaei, spsc
~ iai Master in ChaDc=ry BY virtue of u decree Of
u c Circuit Court OF La sale and state Illinois
made and entered o1r-cord the there
o. A D. i>5l wherein John A 70 ,kw- aud Charles W.
10 ;kweli were conpainants. aud james b. C,m.bell
iisIn II. Brown, John B. r Russell. Louis p. Ja;ni
son. Henry Moor S!snron Hydr, Dixs-ii LtIlirup.
Frsnci. Peyion. William r. Ogden. Z. X. Richards,
Henry King. VII John II. KiUz- john :. Wight
Il Marcy. Frederick Ereuson. cpl, :. Gallagher,
George fsrqler Roger ". Arms, Sirshen Chagnpiin,
Charles c. Williams Robert Po cry. Ciorl-n ,iIey
John ;. Buss5r. 5. Sbapter e H. Shap;er Eleanor
Scott. Shapser and M,rrei. Nscse Pacsl-y and Jsrni
son. Thomas J. IcAvi;t. joel Parker, twarJ Paddle
ford John r. S:sunien. the uIk aown heirs OF Louis
Jamson, the unknown heirs of Francis Peyton the
known heirs OF ID. Wilcox, thc uaSno heirs o. r. X
hieard>- the uuh now. heirs of Samuel H. Fay, de-
ceased, and Susan Fay, exrcutrix Of SAMUEL H. Fay,
deceased. th unknown heirs OF Henry Moore, deceas-
"a tne unkncwn heirs OF simeon Hyde. deceased and
he unknown owners OF any interest in the half
section 'ourteen IN township tsrty three. north
range east, in the county of La Sale, State
Illinois, were defendants VIII h ia Of Jnly
A D. l6l- at two O'Clock the ~ enisrs in ss
county, sell at public auction, to the highest bidder
for cash, the following described real estate,
The east half OF section fourteen ~ In township
thirty three tSS.) north o: range % OF the
third principal meridian except such part OF said half
section as was enbi ared in the following lots the
recorded plat Of the town Of Rockwell viz:
In b.ocs % 10, I
In block Al, lots u, t. 10. and II.
In block ~, lots !, s, g. 10, IL, H. ID. II, 49, f6 IL
and IS.
II block -. lots 5. and 90 fee. sold OF lot IL.
IN block 80, lot Q.
In block 81, lot 5.
In block 81 lots and IS.
In block SO. lots !, Z, %, and 81.
The purchaser till be entitled deed payment
Of purchase money, and immediate possession VII be
giveL. JULIUS AVERY.
June 15-Sw. ~ Special Master
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side sir ssiles 6elop the Tennessee troops At
RondcEpk
NY OF SHAKERS,

oAoO So "sssso SSsV~ wv Aessse"oSS "VVI~ ~
Randofph.
AN Army OF SHAKERS
A Cairo letter of the llth, in the Chi
cago Times, gives the following account of
the secession forces at Union City, miles
below Columbus, derived from . "passen-
ger from below"
There is some truth in the report that
the troops at Union City are suffering
greatly from fever and ague. reliable
gentleman, who visited the camps both OF
the Tennessee and the Mississippi volun-
teers last Sunday, assured us that fully
three hundred men were under treatment
for that annoying and almost everlasting
kind of illness The site occupied by
Union City. and by these troops as camp
grounds, IS low, fiat and marshy. The tim
Der is yet standing, and as the foliage is
dense, the sun scarcely ever shines uron
the earth to dry up the moisture. Further
than this, there is no better water conve
nient than that which is dipped up from
the ponds and railroad bitches. Under
such circumstances it will not be astonish-
ing if our informants prediction is verified,
to wit: that in twenty days from this time
Pillow will have under his command an
army of 10000 shakers"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1861-06-15

Pooh TEyHEssEE.-The glorious free
DOM which Tennessee has gained for her
self by secession is illustrated by the fol.
lowing, which we copy from the Louisville
Journal:
The disunion citizens of Tennessee,
whilst expressing the Union men, are
themselves subjected TO tyranny in com
mon with those over whom, they tyrannize
Gen Pillow has, on his own responsibility,
levied Il heavy tax on the counties in an
ticipation of the five millions ordered by
the legislature lie sent one Of his mill
tary officers the other day to Haywood
county, for instance, with orders to collect
$4,000 as that county share, the amount
paid by each man to be set down to his
credit on the State tax. The officer as
sumed authority to apportion the $4,000
among the citizens according to his own
discretion. Upon some he was particular
~ hard. Gentlemen, said he, if you do
not meet the demand ] will, with three
clicks of the telegraph, summon a regi-
ment here, and it shall be CHARTERED upon
you till you pay. They paid OF course
the people are afraid to talk of the mat
ter, but what we have said is true Wretch
ed indeed, and deplorable is the present
condition of affairs throughout Tennessee.
AS vet there is freedom, high and glorious
in Kentucky Let us keep il, or let us
perish from the earth.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1861-06-15
From Cairo.
~ EXCURSION Down RIVER.

CAIRO, III. June II.
The steamer City of Alton. with two
companies OF Col Ogiesby's regiment and
squad of artillerymen with two field
pieces, under command Of Col. Oglesby,
made an excursion down the Mississippi
to-day. to five miles below Columbus, Ky.
On returning when near Columbus some
of the machinery Of the boat broke, and
the boat drifted ashore. While the ma
cllinery was being repaired, the captain OF
the boat, with three of the crew, went
ashore, and cut down secession flag
which WAS flying on shore, and brought It
to this city. No attempt was made to
prevent them from taking it.
Passengers who have arrived since the
City of Alton left, report that great ex-
element prevailed, aud that locomotive
and cars were sent to Union City to con-
yey rebel troops to Columbus.
No rebels were seen by the excursionists
between here and Columbus.
EXCITING TINE BELOW
The Louisville journal relates the fol.
lowing, June 10th:
A few days ago Gen. Bradley, of Arkan'
sus, who was then at Memphis, heard a
rumor that all Cairo had broken loose
lie IuShcu ou Optto tuV SuiO
Belle, the Cincinnati boat seized at Hele
IA, ard steamed away with all possible
| speed to the encampment of his men al
| Beartieid Point, about 100 miles above, on
the Arkansas side. Upon reaching the
Point lac leaped ashore, and Fastening
breathlessly among the men, babe them
fly to the boat for their lives There were
/ sixteen or seventeen hundred of them, bu,
incredible rs it may seem, all were on
board in less than twenty minutes =
When they were ready to start, the fact
occurred to an officer, that, in their pre-
cip;tation. they had left thoir picket guard.
behind them. {. Let Us FIRE our guns.
said the officer, land bring the picket in.
% Don't shoot for Gods sake" exclaimed
| Bradley, mo doubt the enemy are righ
on Us" The boat started down the rive
like a greyhound, the General all tn,
while leaning himself forward to haste,
her speed, and he wouldn't stop until b
bad landed his mon on the Tennessee