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sTRAYED OR sTOLEN!

Skedaddled" from the premises of me, be-
tween Sunday and Monday last, my man of dir.
ty work, Jabez Drygripes. He had been aflio.
ted from his infancy with absence of mind,
principle, and common sense, and appeared, at
the time of leaving, to be laboring under the
hallucinatfon that American soldiers were after
him. His.prineipal outward mark is assossel
top colorbf his eyes, not known, as he Always
has them shut. He may likewise be detected
by his Yankee nasal twang, and blue stripe
across his belly. In conversation, he is readily
known by his inordinate use Of slang phrases
and niger lingo-also, is said to entertain
decided partiality for females of African extrac-
tion. Although I puehased him remarkably
cheap, yet to me he is Invaluable, as his servi-
ces cost me little or nothing-the fellow doing
dirty work purely out of love for the thing.
Any person who will return him, safe and sound,
will thereby administer the balm of consolation
to grief-stricken mourncr, who refuses to be
conforted, because Drygripes is not. The lost
one is very probably concealed somewhere in
this County, in some deserted dog-kennel or
skunk hole, as his instincts would naturally
lead him to such hiding place. Any person
who may find him, is hereby authorized to de-
liver him to me, at Oregon, free of charge.
JIM CUTS.
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"DRYonIpEs'' on THE WISG.-As we
predicted, as soon as danger approached.
the white-livered old scoundrel who has
been doing up tie treason sensational for
the Holt. County News. "Lroke for tall
timber Week after week be incited
the people 70 treason and outlawry; but
as soon as work approaches, he clears
ont. and leaves his dupes to bear the
brunt. The Government troops cleaned
ont the secessionists in Nodaway County,
and it was thought they would next visit
Holt. "Drygripes" put out before day
light on Monday morning. leaving his
family to take care of themselves, and
fed for parts unknown. If he no longer
considers himself safe in Missouri, where
will the lousy renegade go? If caught
in Kansas, Nebraska or Iowa, he ought
to be strung up on the nearest tree. And
= rev rope should not be used for the
purpose. either; but one should be taken
that had been used for hanging a horse
thief or dog. The horse-thief or dog,
being dead, could not resent the insult
For. some time past, sentinels have
nightly been posted on all The roads lead
ing into onspn. 10 look out for Govern,
msnt SrygrPss." Jim fostef
and Co. have the poor dupes to do the
watching, under the plea that it is neces-
sary, to prevent the Abolition soldiers
from falling upon and numbering the fam
lilies of secessionists. But the truth is,
"Drygripes," Foster & Co. feared the
troops were coming. and, without doing
any drudgery themselves, wanted dupes
to watch and give the alarm if danger
approached. that they might be able to
take their vile carcasses ont of harms
way, little caring what became of their
tools. Oh, poor fools !! when will you
have sense enough to take care of your
selves, and not be made the slaves of la
zy, brawling traitors
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home. Perhaps his wrath was like tha
Of the Dutchman, who, when he came i,
sight Of the enemy. "begun to git mad
der and nader, till at last he got so tan
mad"-that sad mishsp befell him!
- 1t is the general impression tha
Gen. Prices exploit was anterior to thu
battle of Boonville; but we have reliable
assurances that it was q posterior per.
formance
What kind Of an appearance did
Gen. Prices breeches present. after the
battle of Boonville? Deceitful, (de seal
run
- When Price heard that Lyon was
coming, ne murmured. "My dream oil
fame is GER" then forthwith determined
to so home, and smel some!
- Some persons affect to doubt the
story about Gen. Price at Boonville. 1t
is stern reality.
- Soldiers are sometimes said to
"snuff battle in the breeze" We imag-
inc that some of the soldiers who were
going into battle at Boonville. must have
exclaimed, when they got the first snuff ::
" Battle by another name would smell as
sweeti"- 49,
- At Boonville. Gen. Price is sup.
posed to have thus addressed his growing
fears: "Come in any shape but that !''
The battle of Boonville was
fought on Monday. June 17th. With
Gen. Price. that date will henceforth be
reckoned as 4" Ano Mundil''
- When Gen. Price was Governor
of Missouri, he vetoed acts after their
passage. That is what led him into a
fatal mistake at Boonville-he thought
be had no power to interpose q veto be-
fore a passage!
- Perhaps much valuable informa-
tion relative to the battle of Boonville
might be gathered from Gen. Prices
prirate papers. as we understand he had
an extensive diary!
- Lyons troops are said to have
been drawn to Prices camp by in-stink i!
- Everything in this war appears
to be ordered for the best. The brunt of
the fight settling in South West Nilsson.
ri, bids fair to prove vast benefit rather
than a damage to that country. The
soil in that region is rather sterile and
barren; but if Gen. Price and his follow
ers make one of their running campaigns
through there, the fertility of the soil will
be insured
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SOLDIERS WASTED.-An effort is ma
king to raise one company of SO men from
the northern portion of this County. to
compose part of one Of the new regiments
fran Kansas. 1t is desirable to have the
company in readiness as soon as possible.
These regiments are designed to operate
down the western border of Missouri, and
probably in Arkansas and the Indian
country, to meet NcCulloch and his rob-
bers on secession soil, con6ne the war
there, and prevent its being forced upon
Kansas. which is being attempted. The
troops will 60 in for three years. or dur
ing the war. and will be attached to Col,
Phillips Sd Regiment, to which Capt.
Montgomery belongs. AS soon as the
company is full. it vii be marched to
Leavenworth, and there be Immediately
mustered into service. the men receiving
mileage to Leavenworth, and their pay
commencing as soon as mustered ip. The
pay is S1l per month, with rations and
clothing. and doubtless bounty of 160
acres of land after the war.
Persons in Kansas, Nebraska or Mis-.
souri,, who are desirous Of enlisting in the
service. are 1eaaested te rYorst) emsslyos.
without delas. to Opt. e. w. Shreve.
in White Cloud. who is authorized to
raise the company.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-07-11

IoRE OF TR,eo.-Wishing to do our
share in heralding the fame of the noble
and chivalrous representative of his grand
mas niggers, Bing. Trigg, we copy the
following notice from the Express. a pa
per published at Rolla, Phelps County.
Missouri, from which it will be seen that
Trigg. in his haste to exhibit his coat
tail, left his commission behind -
INFoRMArIoN.-Wel learn that Col. D.
Bayles has in his possession . commits
sion, issued to Bingham Trigg. by &c.
F. jackson. Commander-in-chief of the
State Militia" appointing said Trigg to
the Office of assistant Division lnspec-
tor. with the rank of First Lieutenant" "
which the owner can have by applying
in person at headquarters.
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ANOTHER OUTRAGE.-A few days ago
as Mr.. P. B. Mccoy. a peaceable and re.
spectacle citizen of this Township, resid.
ing in the vicinity of Iowa Point, was
coming from Iowa with load of provis.
ions. he was stopped by gang of twelve
or fifteen armed secession robbers, in the
neighborhood of Mound City, Holt Co.,
Mo. They demanded to know what he
had in his wagon, to which he replied
that it was "none of their id businessp'
They compelled him to get out, and
while couple of them kept their guns
leveled at him. the balance proceeded to
ransack the wagon. tossing about and
prying into every sack and box. Not
finding what they expected. they permit
ted him to pass on, which he did, cursing
them for towards, fifteen of whom, we'll
armed with guns, would attack an un.
armed stranger; and concluded by advi-
sing them to show their bravery by mar
ching against the Government troops,
who were anxious to meet them, and
would give them the advantage in point
of numbers.
Was it not a shame for this man to use
langc age calculated to wound the feelings
of the gentle lambs? and would it not be
outrageous to form companies for protec-
tion against the sweet-scented thieves?
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-07-11

The FouRrH.-The glorious Fourth
was celebrated by our citizens in various
ways. The Sunday School held very
nice little picnic in the grove. near the
grade; another party went on picnic
excursion on the Indian Reservation,
raised the American Flag over the Conn
Gil House. and had the Indians to give
three cheers for the Stars and Stripes a
large number Of citizens spent the day at
Hiswatha; while we enthusiastically Gel
ebrated the day by hoeing in the garden.
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A Pressing Want.

We think committee of wise men il
badly needed, to ascertain how the editor
of the Forest City Courier stands upon
the great question of the day. and to en-
tighten him as to the result of their la
bors. We have been trying to End ont
where be stands, but are forced to the
conclusion that he don't know, himself
One week he is boiling over with Union
ism, and wants secessionism ground to
dnst right off; but the very next. be asks
for Q secession ordinance to be submitted
to the people. that they may decide the
matter, well knowing that would be play
ing right into the hands of the secession
outlaws who hold sway in majority of
the Counties. For month past, be had
been fiercer Union man than sSetsewss
defying Military Bills, and denouncing
aeQias without stint b. las. w.ol
thsfe was . change in the wind. and be
came out in long article, insisting that
the Union men should keep their mouths
shut, and say nothing calculated to wound
the tender feelings of the traitors who are
bent upon destroying the Government.
He don't want Union men to hold public
meetings to give expression to their loyal
sentiments, because the dear traitors, who
are holding treason meetings every week.
are sensitive and touchy, and it might
offend them To crowr all, he vehe-
mently protests against the Union men
forming military companies. What's
the use he asks. 1t would only excite
the displessure of the traitors and isn't
the Government able to protect you !!
No. don't organize for your own protec-
tion. Let the traitors form military COM
panies in every school district, parable
three times q week, threaten, and insult
Union men, mob defenceless and unof-
Tending preachers, brutally beat loyal cit
liens, rob travellers, and attempt to crush
every man who is not traitor-let them
do all this. but don't organize for de-
fence. or You might hurt the feelings Of
the sensitive lambs! We shall next look
for long sermon against tilling the soil
for the support, of your families. The
Lord is on your side, and is able to send
crops, without your going to any trouble
about it. By raising food to keep Union
men alive. you might hnrt the feelings of
the secessionists, who have SO much f.
gard for your feelings. They coaduct
themselves as the Courier advises sou to
do-they never say nor do an ght that
could wound yonr feelings. md you
should initiate their example{ "In a
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-07-11

E We have no pity for people who
go about complaining of their aches and
pains. Why do they not forthwith pro-
cure q bottle of j. L. Curtis Mamaluke
Liniment and re-invigorate their diseased
muscles? :? 1t is 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 eficacious, and
none more popular. See advertisement.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-07-11

PRIvATE.-If our patrons desire us to
keep the paper going, we respectfully
suggest that they speedily furnish us the
means of buying some paper. When
we said we had no need Of money, few
weeks ago. we had forgotten this item.
If tho Rhino is not quickly forthcoming,
we shall be compelled to suspend for q
few weeks, and 60 into the harvest field
to earn enough money to buy paper.
Privately speaking, our impression is,
that if our patrons once compel us to the
humiliating step Of suspending, they will
never see another Chief, if they live till
their great-grandchildren have twins
This is not one of our jokes, but dead
earnest.
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| h. T. Combs. Esq, has taker
charge of the Oregon Post Office. We
would say it is mighty good thing
were we not afraid it might hurt the sen.
sitive feelings of the traitor thieves owe,
there
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-07-11

T The notorious Jim Green has
been arrested at Canton, Mo-, for aiding
. traitor murderer to escape. Arresting
don't hurt people much. when they know
they will be set free. with liberty to carry
on as before.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-07-11

"CALL THE Roll !''-We last week
spoke of the mobbing of Rev. Mr.. David,
in Rush Bottom. Failing to catch him.
the scoundrels fell upon another man, and
beat him almost to death. The names
of nearly all who were engaged in the
work, have been ascertained. We here
with give them, and will publish the bal
ance as soon as they are furnished us.
Save the list, until the hangman comes
around. Call the roll, and let the sweet
scented scoundrels see how their names
look in print i
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-07-11

~ The death of John Bosch, one ol
Napoleon's Old Guard, has recently been
announced. He must have left an extern
sive progeny, as the country is still full
of Bosh.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-07-11

E Peterson's Magazine. for August,
is finely illustrated. and maintains its
wonted interest. Hard times and war do
not appear to be any drawback upon it.
Philadelphia-92 year.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-07-11

~ Mr.. Killough presented us. some
three or four weeks ago. with quantity
Of turnips, Of this years growth. the
weight of which would average three or
four pounds each. Not much of drouth
this year.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-07-11

~ Some of the officers of the Ma.
w are still hesitating between treason on
one side, and duty and pay on the other.
First they are loyal, then disaHected, and
keep whirling about, not knowing what
to do. They are downright Navy rerol-
rers.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-07-11

~ Martin, of the Atchison Cham
pion, was recently assaulted by q seces-
sionist named Click, whom the editor
had stirred up with . sharp stick. AS
usual in such cases. Click did not make
. ten strike"
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-07-11

~ Persons who were at Hiawatha
on the 4th. are prodigal in their praises
of Captain Lacock's Company. They
: pronounce it one of the finest looking and
best drilled military companies they have
seen in the West.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-07-11

PETERsoNs' DETEcroR.-H you want
q good Bank Note Detector. get "Peter.
sons Philadelphia Counterfeit Detectol
and Bank Note List" 1t is the best and
most reliable Detector of Counterfeits and
Altered Notes published in this country.
Every store keeper, and every man Of
business ought to have one in his posses.
sion. They are invaluable and indispen.
sable, and We advise al who handle mon
ey to send and get one. You can get the
Monthly issue for One Dollar year, OF
you can get the Semi-MoDthly issue for
Two Dollars. Send to Peterson d Broth.
ers, No. 800 Chestnut Street. Philadelphia.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-07-11

EUREKA The country has at length
been discovered, where honey grows on
trees! That country is Kansas. A cou-
pie of our citizens, being in the woods,
last week, heard buzzing above head.
and looking up. discovered the limb Of
an elm tree fairly bending with the weight
of honey-comb. A swarm of bees had
taken possession. and gone to work. The
limb was sawed of, and . section Of
comb, some two feet long by ten inches
wide, was secured, filling two wooden
buckets. A still greater quantity Of
comb was lying about on the ground,
having been swept off by recent heavy
rains.
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"SUBJUGATING" THEM.-We hear it
reported that a detachment of soldiers
from st. Joseph proceeded, last week, to
Maryville. in Nodaway County, and
made an extensive capture of traitors,
among whom were the Sheriff of the
County. and all the prominent secession
lists, who were engaged in enforcing the
Military Bill. 1t is rumored that sever.
al. refractory ones were killed at Brown
vile. in that County. We hope it is
true, and that the soldiers will next pay
their respects to Holt County, where the
Sheriff and his fellow scoundrels are at
the same work. There is likewise a
large lot of "swamp angels" up in Rush
Bottom. who are spelling to be "trotted
through on the fast line."
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F. p. BAKER, Eso.-We call attention to the
Gard Of this gentleman, who is engaged in the
practice Of Law at Centralia, Nemaha County
We know him only by reputation. he having
been an active member of the Relief Commit
tee; but he produces good references. Those
having business in his neighborhood, will do
well to give him call.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-07-11

~ Among the good things of the
past week, we may record the arrest oil
Judge Ish, the powder thief. by the
troops, and the hasty fight Of the Camp
bellite stallion, Prince Hudgens.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-07-11

~ A good anecdote is told of the
new Oregon Postmaster. When his ap.
pointment first came, he went into the OF.
fice for his mail. where the usual Post Of
Gee Clique were ooagrssated. They ap.
peared to be very fearful that the appoint
msnt would be q drawback upon the
work on his splendid farm and fine crops
"Wby." they asked. chow can you at.
tend to the office What will you dc
with your farm and crops ?" "Oh," he
replied, Il will hire some of the seces.
sion loafers who will be thrown out o
employment by the changeP' Probably
be hurt their feelings
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-07-11

E Gen. Pomeroy has drawn the
long term, and Gen. Lane the short one,
as Senators from Kansas.
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~ To prevent armies from flying in
time battle-Shoot them on the wing.
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CoNGREss.-This body met on the 4th, and
organized by the election of GaIusha A. Grow
of Pennsylvania, as Speaker, and Emerson
Etheridge, Of Tennessee, as Clerk. The Pres
ident's Message was delivered on the 5th. II
will be found in this issue. We trust our read.
ers wsfi be ablet1maxe SOME mezhing out of
it, for it is botched up in true telegraphic style
Appearances indicate that the session will be
short and energetic. The Presidents acts will
be ratified, and provision made to prosecute the
war vigorously. Breckinridge and Powell, of
Kentucky, Polk and Johnson, Of Missouri, and
Bayard, of Delaware, are in their seats in the
Senate, and will grab for their pay, but do not
intend to take any part in the proceedings. 1t
is to be presumed that their design is to attend
the secret sessions Of the Senate, and keep the
traitors posted in its doings. Bills will be of.
fered, forever disqualifying the leading traitors
from holding Offices of honor Or profit under the
Government; and copiscating the property of
all rebels, down to members of Legislature and
Lieutenants in the army, for the benefit of
Union men who have been despoiled by the re-
bellion. Poor old Compromise has bad show.
Peace can be secured only by the traitors re-
turning to their allegiance.
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"Now, By ST. GEoRsE, THE Work Coz.
BRAvEr OS."-A report has reached US, jus.
before going to press, that United States troops
to the number Of one or two hundred, entered
Oregon, on Wednesday evening, and commen.
ced arresting such obnoxious secessionists as
had not skedaddled." We hope it is true,
and feel good at venture. Certain it is, tha,
traitors arrived at Iowa Point from Oregon du.
ring the day, and reported that the troops were
coming in from Nodaway County. Later in
the day another squad came in as if old Billy
Devil we're after them, announcing that the SOL
diers we're in full view of Oregon. Among the
" contraband" fugisives were the lovely and el
egant Sam. Word, and the excruciatingly de-
lightful Jim Hudgens, brother to the "Prince
Of Darkness" The brave fellows all left their
families behind, at the mercy of Lincoln's Alb
clifton marauders!
The question now arises: is the loyal State
Of Kansas to be made an asylum for all the in
fernal traitors who fee from meri.ed punishment
in Missouri Why do not the troops come over
after theml Union soldiers would be welcom.
ed by the citizens Of Kansas on her SOIL There
is a nest Of rebel sympathizers about Iowa
Point, and it is even asserted that secret se-
cession organization exists there. At any rate,
1t is favorite refuge for hunted traitors, which
speaks volumes. If the Government troops
leave their work half done, the people of Kan
sas will be compelled to take it upon themselSR
to lid her soil of -aul yermin. -,
LArER.-The Oregon traitors were scared out
of their wits by drove of cattle! The excite
ment is still so great, that the secession mail
carrier has furnished US with no mail to-day.
The contract should be given to some one who
cannot be frightened from his duties by COW!
Eg The commander of the Confeder-
ate pirate ship Savannah. recently cap
tured BY an American vessel. is named
Baker. That name had bad origin.
The first that we have any record Of,
Aourished In the days Of Pharaoh. The
chief butler was honored, while the chief
baker was hanged. 1t will be safe to fol-
low the Scripture example in the present
case. Butler has been promoted, now let
Baker be hung!
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E The st. Joseph Daily Gazette has
'.gone under" Secession killed it. So
mote it be.
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To FARMERs.-As harvest will soon be over,
and the grain threshed, we would be pleased to
have every farmer in Domphan, Brown and Ne
maha Counties furnish US statement of the
number of acres they had in wheat, and the av-
erage number of bushels yielded per acre. We
desire this, to give the distant reader some idea
of the extent of farming in Northern Kansas,
and to show how ours, as wheat country, COM
pares with other sections of the Union. 1t will
be no disadvantages to the farmers nor to our
self, but will be great satisfaction to persons
who contemplate emigrating to Kansas. and,
if the statistics show as well as we apprehend,
will be strong recommendation in favor of
our part of the country.
1. o. o. F.-On Saturday evening last, the
officers of White Cloud Lodge, No. 6, l. o. o.
F., for the current term, were installed. The
following are the principal officers:
o. c. Whitney, N.G.
C. Dana Sayrs, VIC.
r. s. Wakefield, r. s.
Allen Hollcraft, Treas.
Thos. C. Shreve. S. r. G.