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The Van Buren press., 1861-01-18
THE METROPOLITAN
Washing Machine.

TNHIS wonderful Machine is remarkable for the
L following properties which it is warranted to
possess. 1t does not wear the clothes and never
breaks a button. 1t ceanses thoroughly the most
delicate clothing, and rinses clear 1t is very
pie, very strong and durable, and can hariIy get
out of repair 1t is ligh. and portable and when
no. in use takes no than the common
wash tubs A common hand with and
perfect safety 10 the clothing wash faster and bet
ter than fodr washerwomen can by hand.
This machine has been greatly improved since
le1s, AMI is now perfect. 1t now operates much
more easily, and weighs only between 60 and 10
pounds, al. put up. and when taken down-whieh
can be done in one fourth of a minutes light
that a chill II years of age move IL about.
Why all other Machines Fail
is because they rub only the surface. of the cloth,
taking it for granted that the clothes soilei
ly uon the surface. and thas the dirt be rub
BED off would clean boarI.
Washing by Hana IS Wrong,
because the rubbing of the surface of the cloth is
wholly unnecessary. and is great waste of strength
as well as great injury to tine fabric.
O8SER' 4 that The cloth soiled is always soile,i
through AMI through, AMI that i: cannot he cleans
cl without being washed throug!, and through
Tile Reason ,chy tie Metropolitan Succeeds
Is because it forces the water powerfully through,
the fabric. between the pestIcs, and the action of
the water displaced 10y the FOUNDER carries the
clothes from the outside to the centre of the tub
The action of the FOUNDER. thus washing every
portion OF the clothes thoroughly AMI equally.
TIE Time and Labor .Saced
Is more than one-haif Washincs which rc'Iuir-
all day 'y hand, by this Machine generally
lone in less than one half day The clean
sing process is done in e-iourth the time Thr
cleansing, rinsinc and wrinyin. and liangin. on,
taken together, require less than oaehalf the time
aud no person can POSSIBLY rims well 10y han
with this Machine. Very many persons say
that the Machine is worth its cost for riusiu.
alone.
TIE Dafa5iiity Of his NachiAc
is very great. '!on't why it should not last
for ten twenty years viii. only repairs Of oun-
der and rope. which would be very trilag. Tn
whole cost OF reTairs u',on all the several huu,:
red machines have sold in the last two years
taken together. do.it amount 10 two dollars and
many If them have been IN colst.nt use in large
f.nilits.
For sale hy WARD 4 SOUTHMAYD.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-09-19

REcAPTRUINa A FLAa.-Six months
ago or more. an enthusiastic Union wo.
man of Iowa Point hoisted large Anne.
rican flag. which was torn down and car.
ried away by secessionist of that place.
After trying in vain to get it back, she
concluded to drop the matter, and to bide
her time. The other day, when the Jay.
hawkers visited the Point. she laid her
grievance before them, and had hearing.
when it was decided that she must have
her flag. The secession depredator's
house was visited, and the flag discovered
on bed. where it had been used as q
spread. It was reformed to its rightful
owner. who went on her way rejoicing.
with flying colors. The traitor who stole
the banner, could betray the Stars and
Stripes, and could not bear to see them
floating in the breeze; yet he had no
scruples against lying down and sleeping
under them every night!
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-09-19

IT MEANS SoNETHINa.-The events Of
the past few days leave no doubt that the
Union men Of Doniphsn County have set
to work in earnest in Riding the County
Of those persons who. not content with
entertaining reasonable sentiments. have
rendered themselves obnoxious BY threat
ening. plotting. and conniving with trai-
tors At home and abroad. They have
made . pretty general sweep about Troy.
which nsigbborhood has, from the earliest
settlement Of the County. been infested
with % villainous . set Of ruffians Is were
ever predestined to eternal torment. Es-
pecially have traitors holding County Of
6ces been attended to. Commissioners
Whitehead and Gabbert, and County
Recorder E. NJ. Lee. together with law
yer named Williams, and MAILER, for
merly member of the County Board Of
Supervisors. have been notified to pack
their traps and quit the State for the
States good, which invitation they have
accepted. The renowned Captain
Heed. Samuel D. Benight, Constable
Gillian and Bill Neal, the nigger.catch-
ers, Q blacksmith named Marcum, one
Shivell, . fellow named St0ddard, and
another named Montague. all rank trait
ors, were arrested and taken to St. 10.
seph. What is to be done with them.
we have not heard. Col. Tennent was
also arrested but as he had always con-
Quoted himself civilly, and generally at
tended to his own business, he was set al
liberty.
From what we can learn, the entire
County is to undergo a thorough over.
hauling. Those who feel in any wise
skittish on the question, had better call q
public meeting. and pass set Of Bun
combe' resolutions
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-09-19

Bro BUslsEss.-It is the custom Of
some Of the large city papers. to publish
weekly lists Of their receipts-a custom
which we think we shall adopt. in order
to give folks some idea of what profita-
bic business newspaper publishing is in
Kansas, at this time. At the present
writing. 9th, more than halfth month
Of September has gone by. and our total
cash receipts. in these seventeen days,
have been the enormous sum of sizty7fve
cents! Does any one imagine that q pa.
per can be kept going at those licks
We taink we hear some one say: "II
you can't do it, why don't You sell ouI
to somebody that can p If any one o.
our subscribers would like to try it op,
for about three weeks. we will pay him
the above amount. and give him the uss
of our material gratis then if be likes it,
aud thinks he can make it pay, we'll sell
ont to him
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-09-19

In Lucx At LAsr.-Hou. David Tod
has been nominated - the Union candi-
date for Governor Of Ohio. He haa
twice run - the Democratic candidate
for that ofies-hsving been beaten BY
Mordecai BARLEY in 1874. and By William
Bebb in 1886. During these two cam
paigns. any amount Of rich songs and
yarns were gotten of at his sxpsnss. But
BY acting the white man, hs has struck
q lucky vein 1t last. and the cry OF 'Tod
and Victory" is spproachipg . fulfill.
ment.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-09-19

r. DR.. A. F. Ashley. late Of Forest
City, Mo-. has been authorized to raise q
cavalry company, to be attached to the
18th Missouri Regiment, and is now en-
gagged in recruiting. Persons desiring to
enter that branch of the service. will new
er have q better opportunity. The pay
is Sl4 per month; il the volunteer fur
nishes his own horse. el2 per month ex.
tra. DR.. Ashley's headquarters are al
Kansas City.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-09-19

~ It had been rumored, within few
days past, that DR.. Peter. of Oregon. was
arrested BY the troops in St. Joseph. and
would be tried for treason. We are sor-
ry to say it is mistake. He is Quarter
master of the band Of thieves who moved
below from North West Missouri; and
as that gang are pretty we'll correlled''
by the national troops. there is . strong
probability that he will be nabbed. II
so. and Fremont's proclamation means
anything. he will be honored with cho-
king. If Q rer q man deserved it, he does.
His brss $500 stallion. "Woodpecker. -
which he had put out for safe keeping,
has been taken, and will be confscated.
That's some satisfaction.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-09-19

WouLDx'T TAKE.-A parcel of the
traitor sympathizers about Iowa Point
being in mortal fear of the Jayhawksrs
called . meeting at Highland. on last
Saturday, ostensibly as citizens meeting,
to pass resolutions against Jayhawing
and to enter into an agreement for mutu.
al protection against attacks from any
source. They we'll knew that if they held
their nesting in their traitor nest at home,
it would pass for what it really was
therefore, they called it at Highland, tc
create the impression thatit was q meet
ing of the loyal citizens of the Township.
But it was q signal failure. The fact is.
oil these splurges serve to show that there
is something rotten in the hearts of the ac-
tors. The Union men are enlisting and
arming for home defence. If the Iowa
Point people are honest in their profes-
sions, they can show it by placing their
names in the roll-not by holding meet
ings and passing resolutions. Jayhawk-
ers are not troubling Union men, and we
have not seen a single loyal citizen who
entertains any fear of Jayhswkers. Why.
then, this sudden fluttering among the
Iowa Point gentry? Gentlemen, If you
are for the Union. you can easily show
it, without whipping the devil round the
stump and the time is not far distant
when every man must show his hand,
without any dodging.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-09-19
WHITE CLOUD, KANSAS:
thursday, 8: September 10, 1851.

Conlxe TO Focus.-Military opera
tions in Missouri appear to be " drawing
70 head" On Tuesday evening. de-
spstch was received at St. Joseph. to the
effect that 6ght was going on between
the troops and the secessionists nesr Uti-
CO. on the railroad, and large reinforce
ments were sent out. These secessionists
were probably the bands Of Green and
Harris, and are now in fair way to be
annihilatsd, which will free North East
Missouri. The gang that gathered in the
North West, have proceeded toward the
Missouri River, in the direction of Liber-
ty. with the intention. - is supposed, oi
crossing the river and uniting with Price
and Rains. But it is said there are no
boats in which they can cross, and they
are in critical situation. Maj. 6turgis.
with artillery and 1900 cavalry. has left
the North Missouri Railroad, and is mar.
ching upon them from the east; large
body of troops have left Platte Bridge,
and are approaching them from the north;
one or two-regiments are moving against
them from St. Joseph; and Maj. Prince.
with artillery and large force, is closing
upon them from the direction of Leaven.
worth. They are completely surrounded.
and are almost certain to be cut to pie
css. unless they disperse and take to the
woods and brush, which it will now be
difficult for them to do. If they manage
to cross the river. they will be followed
to Gen. Rains' army, and the whole ol
them cut of at blow, with the assist.
snce of Gen. Lanes force. which is in
pursuit af Rains from the direction of Ft.
Scott. The traitors ere undoubtedly in
close quarters. and are doomed speedily
to be entrapped. This accomplished,
Fremont will at once move with his i'm.
msnse and well appointed army upon
Memphis and New Orleans. By the first
of January, we may confidently look for
the country west Of the Mississippi to be
wrested from traitor dominion.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-09-19

McCulIough,s Retreat COnfrmed-The
Wounded Rebels Taken S0Uth-Skir.
mishing-The Rebels Shoot their Own
Men.
RoLLA. Mo-, Sept. 8.
The correspondent of the St. Louis
Democrat furnishes the following:
A gentleman from Springfield on Fri
day evening. reports that Mccullough.
with 5000 Texas, Louisiana and Arkan-
sas troops, was moving toward Arkansas,
On Sunday, the 29th ult.. Generals
Price. Parsons. Slack and Churchill NOV
ed toward Bolivar with force of some
ten or twelve thousand men.
When last heard from, they were
marching toward Jefferson City, on the
road between Bolivar and Warsaw.
Only part of Gen. McBride's division
remained in Springfield.
Tbity-eight of the Dent County Home
Guards were surprised early Sunday
morning at Bennett's Mills by $50 rebels,
and two of them killed and eight wound.
ed, one mortslly.
The killed and wounded Of the rebels
filled large wagon. but their numbeI
could not be ascertained.
The guards retreated. Eighteen Sc
cession prisoners taken BY the guards. the
day before, were confined in house nea;
BY. and the rebels mistaking them fo'
Unionists, fred Epon them, woundine
several.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-09-19

v r. About as lame an affair as we
have seen lately. is the labored attempt
of Capt. Fairchild. of Atchison, to ex-
cuse himself for having resigned his com.
mission and quit his company just on the
eve Of the battle of Springfield. People
win have their own opinions of the act.
and his attempted excuse does not help
the matter bit. We doubt whether he
can feel that sense Of pride and self.ap-
proval Of conscience which are desirable.
when he sees the honors and hears the
praises bestowed upon the brave fellows
who went through that terrible battle.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-09-19

THr "JAYrAwKEas'' HAVE CoAE -
On Wednesday morning. it was reported
that the Jaybawkers had reached lows
Point. and were srresting and disarming
secessionists. Some of our citizens went
down, and found that they had pretty
generally relieved the traitors Of that
place and vicinity Of their arms and am.
munition. They also took Charley Blake
ly prisoner. administered the oath to him.
and then released him-sll Of which will
amount to ga heap"
Shortly after noon. the party were seen
entering our town. to the number Of over
fifty, all mounted and armed. They were
under command of Cspt. Hays. of Burr
Oak. Capt. Galloway. Of Palermo. and
Capt. Nations. of Wathena. They took
some secession arms. and administered
the oath to several persons. Our few Sc
cessionists had all become very quiet and
civil. and We hardly think there was any
necessity for attending to them at all.
1t appears that these men are not what
are commonly called Jayhswkers. We
were informed that Capt. Galloway has
Q commission from the Governor to dis
arm the secessionists in the northern part
of this County. and that another person
has commission to do the same thing
in the southern part. The men are prin'
cipslly rough farmers and mechanics. but
are under strict discipline. and conduct
themselves civilly and gentlemanly. They
are not knowingly permitted to take Of
destroy any mans property. their only
business being to take the arms and am.
munition of those who are deemed to b.
secessionists, and to arrest such as arr
unusually obnoxious. While here. seve
raj persons who had Joined them on theil
march, being spiritually moved, endeav'
ored to incite the men to "clean out
persons who entertained secession senti
ments, but who had never violated any
of the laws, nor disturbed the peace o
the community; but the officers soor
"dried up" that game. and compelled
the brawlsrs to silence down, under threats
of placing them under guard. The party
left town the same evening; and no on
can say aught against their behavior Will
here.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-09-19

Ser1aso 4 TkAIroa.-When the Jay
hswkszs were approaching Wolf River
from below, some Of the boys above. bear
ing Of it. sst out to mset them. Coming
to . bridge over Wolf, about dusk. they
halted, to swat the coming Of the jay
hawksrs. whom they ascertaiDsd to b
near. A ranting sscsssionists living close
BY, seising his gun and sccoutrsmsnts,
hurried ont to demand their business there.
Seeing that be was 20 forward in med
ding into their business. the boys deter
mined to '.givs him . belly full' before
be was through with it. Accordingly,
they told him that they were in pursuit Of
horse thieves. and thought they were on
the point of overhsuling them. Offering
him horse, they requested him TO cross
over the bridge. and proceed down the
road short distance. to keep . lookout
for the thieves in that direction; propo'
sition which be readily accorded to. de
had not proceeded far. before be ran slap
against the Jsyhswk band. ss had been
calculated upon. He was known BY some
ofthe party; and having been caught armed
and mounted, at that time Of day. it Wa
taken as conclusive evidence that he was
ont on an expedition Of treason and mis-
chief. They therefore relieved him Of his
arms and horse. compelled him to take
the oath, and sent him home to bed with
fea in bis ear. On coming up with the
party in waiting for them. the owner o.
the horse found no difficulty in reclaimine
his property. and oil hands took 9 hearty
laugh at the expense ofthe tricked traitor
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-09-19

HIGHLAND UNIvERslTY.-This we'll.
known institution is about entering upon
its Fall and Winter term. In view oI
the hard times, it will be kept, as regards
the common branches. as q free school,
with the exception Of small fee from
each scholar, to meet incidental expenses
The higher branches, music, ornamental
and fancy work, etc., will be taught on
the most reasonable terms. Boarding in
private families can be had very cheap
and rooms can be procured for those
who desire to board themselves. It is
desired that those who wish to attend the
school. report themselves Immediately,
that classes may be properly arranged at
the beginning of the session. Applica'
ton must be made to Gen. John Bayless
at Highland, who has been appointed
Trustee and Treasurer for that purpose
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-09-19

z ~Our town was visited, on Monday,
BY Hon. VIM. P. Dole, Commissioner
Of Indian Affairs. in company with Hon.
Mr.. Usher, Of Terre Haute, Indiana. and
VIM. G. Coffin. Esq. Indian Superinten-
dent. who was recently driven from his
post in the Indian Territory. Mr.. Dole
reports the Kansas Indians all inclined to
remain loyal. and spprehends no difficult
ty from them.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-09-19

~ We will pay ten per cent. a
month on ifty cents or dollar. if appli-
cation be made soon. We do not wish
to borrow the money to use, but merely
to keep by us, that we may not forget
what money looks like. We fear that
we may some day come across consid-
erable sum lying in the road, and. not
recognizing it. pass it by as worthless
trash.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-09-19
Fight at Shelbina, -Disgracefal Con
duct Of Gen. Hur1bat.


duct Of Gens Har1buts
A correspondent Of the St. Louis Dem
ocrat. writing from Macon. Mo-. on the
5th. says:
Yesterday morning, the 4th inst, sscesh
made display st Shslbina, tweuty-three
miles east of this place. attacking the
Kansas Second and one or two companies
Of the Iowa Third. in al some 600 strong.
commanded BY Col. Williams. The
rebels numbered $500. commanded BY
Martin E. Green, with two pieces Of ar
tillery. Some twenty five shots were fred
at our men, who were waiting for re-en-
forcements from Hurlbut. After etsnd.
ing the FIRE for two hours, our troops re-
treated on board the cars and came to this
place, with one man wounded in the foo.
with cannon ball; be was . Captain in
the Second Kansas. They lost some
horses. mules. wagons. knspsacks. blank
cts. DC. At this place they found Gen.
Hurlbut with 500 or 600 men. who had
telegrsphed them early in the engagement
to hold their ground one hour and half.
that he would be to their relief. The
General had his men all aboard the train
at 8 A. NJ. at Brook6eld, and made tie
rapid run Of forty miles in eight hours.
reaching this place at 4 p. NJ, when he
stopped the train and found some Seces.
sion whisky. imbibed freely. ss usual, and
stayed till the boys got in from Shelbina
The Republican says:
1t is unpleasant to state. Gen. Hurlbut's
condition scas sneh that he was unable Il
stand. and Col. WiAiams ordered him an
der arrest. '
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-09-19
Kentucky Legislatnre.

LEXINGTON, Sept. IL.
The Senate passed the joint resolution
from the House yesterday. directing the
Governor to demand the withdrawal Of
Of the Confederate troops from the State.
SESATE.-Mr. Cesssll offered . joint
resolution. requesting the Governor to
urge upon the Federal and Confederate
authorities the immediate and uncondition.
al withdrawal Of al troops, placed by
either party. from Ksntucky. This lies
over one day.
Mr.. Huston to-day reported bill to
punish rebellion in the State, which was
made special order for Tomorrow.
The invasion Of Keotucky BY any Con-
fedsrste soldiers 10 punishable BY death.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-09-19

r. A project has been Get on foot to
purchase war horses for the commanding
officers Of the First and Second Kansas
Regiments. as testimonial for their gal
liant conduct at Springfield. For this
purpose. the people Of Kansas are solic-
tied to contribute-no one being asked to
give more than one dollar. The following
gentlemen have been appointed . commit
tee to receive contributions Gen. j. G.
Stone, of Leavenworth /; Gen. j. Blood.
of Lawrence /: and d. R. Dutton, State
Treasurer. Of Topeka.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-09-19

~ An exchange says Mrs. Jackson.
Gen. Lyons mother.in.lsw, lives in
johnson County, Iowa. There are sew.
ersl mistakes in the statement 1st. Ly-
on's mother-in-law is not named Jack
son. I'd. She does not live in johnson
County. lows. Sd. As Gen. Lyon was
never married. it is supposed that he
never had Q mother-in.lsw.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-09-19

< ~ A friend writes to warn rs that
as he was recently passing through GER
tain town, not many miles away. hs
heard persons making terrible threats
against Us. We thank him for his kind.
ness but we must inform him that those
same individuals make it daily business
to torture and kill us in every imaginable
and unimaginable way. Like the old
womsn's ssls, we have become used to it
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-09-19

= A FIXED FAcT.-We presume it is q
fixed fact. that the place to get the best
-four and more Of it to the bushel, and
grinding done on the faireat terms. is at
the Palermo Mill. in this County. II
bears that reputation !; and we recon-
mend our farmers to try it. and to tell
their neighbors whether there is any hum
bug about it.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-09-19

GEr THE BEsT.-Curtis' Mamaluke
Liniment is performing more wonderful
cures throughout the country than any
other country preparation offered to the
public. Persons who have been afflicted
for years. who have become hopeless and
despairing. have found re-established
health and vigor in Curtis Mamsluke
Liniment. It seldom fails to cure.
His Syrup Of Sassafrss is equally in
valuable. and has been remarkably sue
cessfal in curing that class of diseases
for which it is recommended. We be.
speak for it q fair trial. by persons who
are suffering with affections of the respi.
ratory organs. See advertisement.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-09-19

~ We are sorry to ay (snd the
Devil is sorry } that the reported death Of
JEFF. Davis was hoax. But be that is
born to be hanged, will not die any other
death.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-09-19

D ~ A Union Man name Kincaid, was
murdered, on Sunday week. in Bur. Oak
Township. by Missouri Secessionist
named Tribble. Kincaid was coming out
of church. when Tribble stepped up to
him, and asked him whether he was .
coercionist? Kincaid replied in the sf-
6rmative, when Tribble stabbed him to
the heart, then escaped over the river.
with the assistance Of Kansas traitors.
The murderer is brother to the ruffisn
whom the Pro- Slavery Democracy Of this
County attempted to shove into the Office
Of County Treasurer. two years ago.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-09-19

~ The Southern Confsdsratss are
complaining of the want Of sulphur.
They will not have that complaint to
make, in the world to come!