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The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1862-04-24

IL The tax on advertisements has been
so far modified as to impose it only on such
newspapers as have circulation of more
than two thousand copies, and where adver.
Using patronage exceeds $1,000. This
will relieve all country hebdominals, and
be the means of drawing an immense reve-
nue. from the journals of the commercial
cities.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1862-04-24

A PrGlLIsrrc NovELrY-Last Saturday fore
noon the even surface of things sublunary in
our usually quiet little community was dis
turbed 10y one of those novelties in pugilism, the
rawhiding of man 10y woman. The cause
of the difficulty is a mystery to all. 1t was just
sketched it.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1862-04-24

D Mr.. Gcery has appointed A. ". Gallon his
Deputy. No better selection could have been
made. Mr.. Gallon is well qualified for the Office
of Sheriff in every respect, and will give uni
Sersal satisfaction
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1862-04-24

u By an advertisement in The Leavenworth
papers the Leavenworth and Pawnee Railroad
Company will begin work on their road some
time during the next month.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1862-04-24
WANTED,
Administrators Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned
was appointed by George " Freeman. Probate
Judge within and for Dickinson county, Kansas,
Administrato, Of the estate of William Dinwid
DIE, deceased; letters dated April 8th, A. D.
1867. All persons indebted to the said estate
are requested to make Immediate settlement of
the same; and all persons having demands
against said estate are required to exhibit the
same to the Administrator, to be allowed, with
In one year from the date Of these letters or
they may be precluded from any benefit of said
estate, and if such claims are not exhibited
within three years from the date of these let
tiers they will be forever debarred.
ROBERT S. MILLER;
Administrator of the estate of William Din.
widGie, deceased. (n27 st.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1862-04-24
CITY FACTS AND FANCIES

WaSrED-A boy at this office to learn the
printing business-about sixteen years old, in
dustrious, and intelligent.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1862-04-24

u Messrs. Geery and Butterfeld leave some
day this week for the Pixies Peak gold regions.
May the dust not only get in their eyes but
their pockets also.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1862-04-24

u Over one hundred and fifty wagons have
arrived at Fort Riley, ladened with supplies fol
the New Mexico expedition.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1862-04-24

D. DIR. Mack has returned and can he con
suited at the Eagle Hotel Those wishing re-
pairs on their dentals had better hurry up, for
We understand he comtemplates departing soon
again
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1862-04-24

N TIE Germans in this country are
making preparations to bay large farm
tor General Sigel, so that he may live an
Independent life after the war is over.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1862-04-24
Aita1 hnsens Notice.

AttstNUhIcuS NUSsCc.
William A. Clevinger, Be fore
vs.. VIM. powring
Milton Thrai!kill Justice Of the Peace
in and for Morris County, State Of Kansas.
The said Defendant, Milton Thraiikill, of
parts unknown, will take notice that the said
Justice Of the Peace issued an order of attach
ment in the above action on the Goth day of
February. A. d. 1862, against the goods, chat
tells. monies. credits and effects of the said
Defendant fol- the sum of eighteen dollars, and
that tAe trial Of said action is set for the 3Oth
day of May, A. d. 1862, at o'clock, P NJ. Of
said day, az which time you are notified to
appear WILLIAM A. CLEyINGER, Deft
Mat
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1862-04-24
NOTICE.

I, William Sicily. having on the 12lh day
of October. A. d. 1857, pre-empted Lot s. c
ard I, and south east quarter Of southeast
quarter of section -, range Z, east of the 9Th
principal meridian in Kansas. as will be shosn
BY the records in the Offices Of the Register
and Receiver, and having received the Regis
,er's certificate of location, No. ,, and having
sold, alienated and disposed of nay interest in
and to the above described land, and having
lost said certificate Of location, notice is here
by given tina: aften the publication hereof for
six consecutive weeks in the Smoky Hill and
Republican Union. will make application a.
the Registers Office, in junction City, Kansas,
for The Patert issued in my name for the above
described land. WILLIAM SHELLEY.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1862-04-24

D. Henry CAM has returned, with a large
stock Of goods. Folks will make a note of it.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1862-04-24

~ Carl Schurz has been confirmed as
. Brigadier General.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1862-04-24

~ The Petersburg (va.) Express pre-
diets famine In Virginia, as no, even the
farmers are exempt from military duty, and
the farms are generally neglected.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1862-04-24

sa- Both Houses of the rebel Congress
have passed resolutions advising that nc
cotton be planted this year.
, 1862-11-06
Opinions Of vntus.

Ben. johnson says Virtue Is the highest proof
Of understanding, and the only solid basis Of great
ness" 90. .H.e f1a sE $3.50 Z
Rutherford says avirtue is that quality in our
actions by which they are fitted to do good to
others or to prevent their harm"
Seneca Gays "Tbere can be no happiness with
out virtue" Again: !" Virtue dgellS not upon
the lip or the tongue but in the inmost temple Of
Just and purified heart" .,..tsa
DR.. johnson says "Virtue, presented singly to
the Imagination or the reason, Is 30 well recon-
mended by its gFaces, and strongly supported BY
arguments, that good man wonders how they can
be had" f....., .........,. j. .-5r.. d.
Palsy says The Christian religion hath aacer-
tained The precise quality Of virtue necesaafy 70
salvation" a'"
Cicero says "An action, though honest, is hot
therefore truly vitGOus unless it be out Of choice
and with a good will" Again " II is utterly
impossible there should be any virtue unless it s
disinteFestedness." . %
Shakespeare says Virtue Is beauty Again
Virtue is bold, ,pnd goodness never fearful"
Ckilb says 2" Fittde makes men on earth O.
nous, IN their graves illustriOus, and in Heaven
immortal"
Diogenes says eSuch Gs hate virtue always in
their mouth, and neglect its practice, are like
harp, which emie a sound pleasing 70 Others while
itself is insensible to the music"
DemOsthenes says Everything great Is not al
ways good, but all good things are great d.
Antisthenes says Virtue, the law and ordinance
Of man, i the rule Of wise man" 80 .,-s
, 1862-11-06

in q scat, he LEFT the house. When he went to
his work that morning, he felt well, and very
happy. Mr.. Manly was 6y to cheer him, and
this he did by talking and acting as though
Charles had never been unfortunate at oil.
1t was Saturday evening. and Nelson bad been
almost a week without ruin. He had earned A.
teen dollars, ten Of which he had now in bis
pocket
"Mary,p he said, after the sdpper.tibie had
been cleared away, ."here are ten dollars for you,
and want you to expend It in clothing for your
Self and children. ] have earned fifleen dollars
during the last Eve days am to build Squire
Manly's great house, and he pays me three dol
lars q day. A good job, isn'titr"
Mary looked up, and her lips moved, but she
could not speak word. She Struggled . few
moments, and then burst into tears; her bus
band took her by the arm and drew her upon
his lap, and then pressed her to his bosom.
Mary" he whispered, while the tears ran
down his own cheeks, "you are not deceived.
Am Charles Nelson once more, and will be while
live. Not by ahy act Of mine shall another
cloud cross your Brow"
And then he told Of the words lie bad heard
on the previous Monday, while be lay behind the
wall. 10 81. s.rs, a
Never before, he said, ddid fully realize
how had fallen, but the scales dfopped from my
eyes then a. though some one had struck them
OF with sledge. Ny soul started up TO . stand.
point from which ell the teInpters earth can.
not move IL Your prayers are answersd, my
wife.h r
Time passed on, and the cottage assumed It's
garb Of pure white, and its whole windows and
green blinds The roses in the garden smiled,
and in every way did the Improvement work.
Once again was Mary Nelson among the happi-
est Of the happy, and her children choose their
own associates now.
, 1862-11-06
How TO Prosper.

Inthe first place make up your mind to accom-
plisb Whatever you undertake; decide upon some
particular employment, and persevere in II. All
difficulties are overcome BY diligence and ASST
duty.
Be not afraid to work with your hands, and dill
igently, too. "A cat in gloves catches no mice
He Who remains in the mill, grindsi not be who
goes and comes. zoo. .r ff t'E
Attend to your business never trust i to any
one else. "A bUt that belongs to TOO many is i'll
stirred and worse boiled" .......
Be frugal. "That which will not make pot
will make pot-lid" " Save the pence, and the
pounds will take care Of themselves" 49,
Be ubsehiiOGs. " Who dainties love, shall beg
Rise early. ~Theseeps TOE ea,cbes no poultry " "
Plow deep while sl1ggartls sleep, and you will
have corn to sell and 10 keep"
Treat every one with respect and eitilitt' Ey-
erything is gained and nothing lost BY courtesy"
Good manners insure success"
Never anticipate wealth from any other source
than labor especially never place dependence upon
becoming the pOssessOr Of an inheritance. lie
who waits for dead mems shoes may have to 60
long time barefoot" " He who futs ditef Z sha-
dow hath a gearisOHie race" yi
Above all things, never despair. God Is where
He ever was. lie helps those who truly trust
in Him"
, 1862-11-06

"Oid SOw's, sir"
"Whosc SOW Is itH"
"Old mans, sir "
"Well, then, who is your old manr
"If you'll mind the pigs, IN un home and
ask the old woman"
Never mind, souny, | want a smart boy
what can you do p
81 can milk the geese, ride the grasshOppers,
light fires iOr the flies to court by, cut the but
tons off dads coat when he is at prayers, keep
tally for dad and man when they scOld at =
mark-old woman always ahead"
"GOt anv brOtherSI"
Lots Of 'em--All named Bill except Bob, and
his names Sam--my names Larry, but they
cali me Lawrence for shortness"
"Well, yuu are most too smart for me-"
"Trave on, old stck.int the.mud; | shan't
hire you for boss to-day"
Whom the gods love die young" Al the
gOOd children die young. The more scampy .
boy the longer he will live, unlrss he is scamp
enough to get his neck broke. How many gen.
iIScs have periShed ia the prime Of lifel The
same fatality attaches to newspapers thought
Of making this series. smart, but take warning.
Smart papers can't live. If you want to take
paper pay in advance, be sure of getting II for
the full term nf your subscription, take the dul
lest YOU can find If paper is full OF sharp
Jokes, and trenchant criticisms, Il will stop in
three or four weeks The fast boats burst their
bOiers-the last trains run off the track, and
the fast writer's ruin their publishers Dullness
is the drag, the break, the damper, which insureS
the safety Of the " slow aud sure"
An old negro, near Victoria, Texas, who was
the only Baptist In the nrighborhoOd, always
stuck up for his own faith, and was ready with
reason for il, although he was unable to read
word. This is the way he put 'em down."
"You kin read, new, keOnt your"
"Yes."
ayes"
you've read about John de Baptist haint
your"
"Yes."
"Well you never read about John de MethO.
dist, did your"
mo"
You see l has dc Bible on my side. Yah
y-a.ahl"
Afer marriage ceremony had been performed
in one Of the churches in Alrien, Michigan, the
bride, when receiving the congratulations Of her
friends shed tears, according to the established
ridiculous custom; at the sight Of which the groom
followed suit with copiOus flow OF the bFiny ttuid.
After his friends succeeded in calming him, he
said he couldn't help it, for he felt as bad about it
US she did,
DR.. Arnold, when at Laleham once lost all pa.
tience with a dull scholar, when the pupil looked
up in his face and said:
why do you speak angriy, sir! Indeed, am
doing the best can"
Years after, the doctor used to tell the story to
his own children, and say, never felt so ashamed
of myself in my life That look and that speech
I have never forgotten"
When my lady sees master pig munching and
walloging IN q ditch, she curls up her nose and
IiAs up her shoulders at bis nastinesS ANd 10 !
when The same pigs leg. fragrant with sagS and
patFiaFchal onions smokes On the board, she sen
deth her plate three times Sieh Is life.
Children have queer idsaA Last Sunday, &
little giFl, i've q siK ysaTs old, sssed, 10 ne
gfues ever 20 10 heaSuhT' On buing told tha'
/ thsy d,d, Il they HUrs Christians. she elid
"Wsu God don't hug snd kiss them as be doo'
vhitr klh- dos hv =
, 1862-11-06


When friend Of ohFs, whom We can Aari.
cola, vas boy, be lived on farm in Berkshire
county, the owner Of which was troubled By bis
dog, Wolf The cur killed his sheep. knowing,
perhaps, that rs his master was conscientiouSv
opposed to capital punishment, he ebuld dsviiS
no means TO prevent IL . ! can break him q n"
said Agricola, il you will give me leave"
"Thou arr permitted said the honest farmer
and We will lUt Agfieoa tell The story in his oka
WOr1a slsi ,a s. ss
"There was a ram on the farm said be. unn
hOtOriOus for butting aseWolf was for Sheep
stealing, and who stood in hs much need 81 moral
sunsiOn As The. dog. ] shut Wolf up IN ihs barn
vi this old fellow, and the consequence was
that the dog never looked a sheep IN the face
igaih-the ram broke every bone IN his BODY.
literally. Wonderfully uplilted was the ralIl
aforesaid by his exploit, and his insolsnoe be-
came intolerable; be was sure 70 pitch into whom
soever went nigh him. "l1l hK him." said !,
and 80 did. rigged an iron CROW bar through
q hole 10 the barn, point foremost, aud hung an
old hat on the end Of IL You can't always tell.
when you see hat, whether there Is bead In
Il or not-hOw, then, should = ram Aries
made at that, full butt, and being good marks.
man, from long practice, the bar brtko IN BE-
tween bis horns, and came out rader bis tail
This little sdmohitiOn eiIeetsally cured him Of
but,ing"
A gentleman, being beyond the limits of his
heighborhOOd, inquired Of Z pert negro Il The
road he was travelling led to aesrisin place.
CuiEes gave tbc required iuiofmatios. but seemed
curious to know who the stranger was, as well
as bis occupation. For the fun Of tie thing, The
traveller concluded ID humor ebony little, and
the following dialogue ersned m
Any name is -, and as 70 the business
follow, II you are at al smart you can tntgg
that from my appeaFunce-can1 you &l lhatl
an. timber cutter" iuasf .Iiia. ~ .f.a11f
"No, boss, you no timb,F cutter" y =
I" An overseeT, thenf"
No, sir, you no look Ike one"
What say you TO my being doctor y
Don't think 50. bOSS, dey ride in sulky"
"Wsll, how do you think ! viii do iqr :
preacherf"
81 sOrter 'spects you is dat, sir"
'tPshaws Cuiiee, yon arr greaisr fool lhanI
took yOu ior--dontl look inofe ike 4 hEyrf
than anything else Z"
sNo, sir rec, Bob, you don't dat.
SWhT. Cuffee 2" J. 81 i1 4sfi
aWht, nov 700 see, bos6, iias beeh fifinF
Wid you for a mile, and you hnint cnsard any,
and you know lawyer always cnsees"
Whatsser toa %. Do itkillinely. A boz hat
is whipped u school netef lcarns bis lesson vel,
A nan who u compelled 20 work ea1ss uol bog
badly The work is performed. He uho pdIa 81
his eost eheefhly, strips up Bis sleeves N arnc1l
and sings thile Be works, s tbe man for ~
"Yoa have only yourself n please" Nd :
maFFied friend To an cd haehelur.
"Yes," be rrRlsd, bot yo1 dnnt knoR be4
ditEtuh thsi it
, 1862-11-06

An attorney in Minnesota, who had received
iron another State an account for collection,
after acknowledging the receipt Of the letter oi
instructions, replied as follows; ........
-" Now, | am perfectly aStonished At you Tor
sending q claim out here for collection In these
tines You might as well cast your net into the
lake Of tire and brimstOne,' expecting to catch
suniish, or into the celebrated Stygian pool to
catch speckled trout, as to Try to collect money
here. Money have q faint recollection Of
having seen i when ! was small boy. believe
il was given me by my uncle to buy candy with.
Crhe candy DO rsInembvr) But It has been 50
long since / have seen any that almost forget
whether gold Is made Of corn or mustard, OF
silver Of white onions or fish scales. Why, sir,
we live without mOneV. You're behind the
times, II is . relic Of baTbaTism-Of the ages
past. We live by eating. sir-We do. HOoL
man, the millennium is coming, the year Of jubi.
lee has come, and eli debts are paid here Is much
as they will be, unless yOn take P9juee.' The
word money Is not in our vocabulary; IN the
latest Webster Crevised eoT this meSidan) h b
marked obsolete, formerly . coin representing
value. and used as medium of commerce A
few small pieces can be seen in our Historical
Soeirty's collection, where they are exhibited as
curiosities along with the skeleton nf the mas
todon,' Noah's Old LoOts, and Adams apple"
It's the opinion Of . western editor that wood
goes further Vhen IN cot Of dools than Sben 3ei
botSd
, 1862-11-06
The Parting.

II now hath come: my daughter, fare thee well;
Pledged Is the faith, Inscribed the VOW
Yet let these gushing tear drops speak
or all thy fathers anguish nov;
And when on distant, stranger shores,
Lave beans FROM brighter ewes than mine
When other hands thy tTesses weave,
Aud other lips to thine are pressd
o then remember hin Who grieves
with parent's fondnsss for his ehild
Whose lonely path, Of thee bere0,
l. like sVme desert lone and Wild
Where'eF n simple nOWret grew,
WhereeF one tnild Wild bird sung,
Nov lonely, DARK, and desnlate,
No bird or aOWer It's shades among.
And when thy children climb Thy knee,
And whisper Mother, mother, dear"
Ol then the thoughts Of him recall
Thou leavest broken hearted here;
And as their slneas OGehngs rise
To Gods own footstOol, let them crave
A blessing on his memory
Who sleeps In his peaceful grave.
When care shall dim Thy sunny vye,
And one by one the ties are broken
That bind thee to the earth, this kiss
VIII lngyF Jet, thy father's token:
Twill speak his ehangelesa love for thee
Speak what he strives In vain 10 tell,
The yeArnlngs Of q fathers heart--
Aud now, my dear, my only child, hrsuehl fareSsl
, 1862-11-06
we have been Friends Together.


We have been friends together,
But are parted now;
know thou soonest me, for ! mark
That scoTn upon thy brow.
Thot'st thrust me Tudely from thee,
And thought Of comes In meI
We have been frienls together,
Perhaps never more to be.
We have been friends together,
Mid jOyousness and fear;
Together we have laughed in glee,
Together shed the tear.
Those days OF Joy and bliss are gone,
And of In pain Islgh;
We have been friends together,
We are not noW-and Whyf
We have been friends together
In happier moments past,
When all seemed bright and beautiiul-
Alas too bright to last.
will not censuTe or upbrAld,
Nor 'galnst thee e'er complain;
We have been friends together,
Ne'eT more To be again.
We have been friends tosethcfI
But an some bitter actions and words,
which all unmeaningly l did and spoke,
'GAlnst me thine Ire has stirred.
Heap all eontunsly upnn my name,
Aye, scnrn me II you will,
'Tis sweet to know we have heen friendS,
And I AN Thy true friend still.
We have been friends together,
But now We are far apart;
No eye but Gods can read the grief
Which rends one stricken heart.
FAREWELL and II In future years
Thy heart becomes less cold,
Then shed one teEr-drOp for that friend
IA a r - =
, 1862-11-06

WEAPONS or THE ANCIENTs. s.-HerOdUtus
gives minute de- cription Of the weapons
used by the various nations who composed
the grand army of Xrrxes. Among these
the Modes and PersianS had short spears,
and arrows made If reeds, aud daggers; the
Assyrians, besides spears and daggers, had
wooden clubs, kn0tted with iron the Bac-
trians and Parthians had short spears, and
bows and arrows; the Arabians, bows,
large, faxible and carved At the end the
Ethi0pians, bows, made Of the Palm.tree,
four cubits, nr six feet Of the present meas
uremenL, in length-the arrows shotL and
pointed with sharp stones instead OF iron;
they had spears, headed with the sha'pened
horns Of the antelope, and knOtted clubs;
III, Lybians had the ends Of their spears
hardened by fire; the Paphlaguninns, Phry.
gians and Thacians had spears, javelinS. and
davgers; aud the entire army were furnished
with chariotS, armed with scythes,
The early Saxons employed, besides the
buckler and Dagger, sword bent in the
form Of a scylhe, which was, however,
changed fur long, straight, donble-edged
weapon. After the arrival Of the SaxOns
ia the British isle, the ordinary weapons for
infantry were spears, axes, b"ws and arrows,
clubs and swords. The cavalry were armed
with long spears, which they carried in their
righ hand. and swords which hung by q belt
on the left .ld,. The Norman Hrus differed
lite frnnl the Saxon, except in the addition
Of A s,rt of field artillery, frrm which darts
and stones were thrown to q considerable
distance.
A young gentleman happened tn be at
church In a pew adjmnIng one in which sat
Young lady, for whom be had conceived a
sudden and violent passion, and was desirnus
Of entering into cOurlshIp on the spot; but
the place not suiting q formal declaration,
the exigsncy 0f The case suggested the fol-
loving text--2h epiItle If John, 5th w.
And now | beseech thee, lady, not as
though wrUte a new commandment unto
thee, but that which ye had from the begin
ming, that wo 1--we one another"
She returned it pointing To Ruth IL, 10Th:
"Then she fell Un her face, and bowed
herself TO the ground, aud said unto him,
WHY have found graca in thine eyes, that
thou shouldst take knowledge Of mo, seeing
am . strangerT ...r.
He likewise returned the book, pointing
10 the llth verse oc the eptstle Of John
Having many things tn write unto yUu,
| would not write with paper and ink; but
trust to come and speak face tn face"
FrOm the above interview marriage
took place the ensuing week.
A French professor alleges TINT the use
Of saltpetre Ia the preservation of meats is
the principal cause of the diseases peculiar
a. ,,,l "a, h.,rs h., a., hsist chiadv IN
, 1862-11-06

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4-If subscribers other places without Informing
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be given.
6Tha have decided thai refusing tn take paper OF
periodical the once removing aud leaving uheAhed
for, V priHd Gfcis evidence Of Intentional fraud
S-The Published of advertising govern IN all cases
except special have been made previous TO
Insertion. The courts have repeatedly 80 decided.
~ Under 'he Law Of Congress- papers not charged
postage In the eOun,y in Nhch they are published.
, 1862-11-06

ons square, 10 lines Isssl hrst insertion % 20
Each Subsequent Insertion, W
deduction Of Fy per cent on the above rates TO yearly
Advertisers.
mall, inserted At = less rate than e25 per annum.
~ Legal advertisements Of every description must be
paid for before Insertion. There will be no variation rom
this rule In any event