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White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1862-08-14
Old Lunsford !. .snolledl.o

Old L1nsford ~snolled."
Old Lunsiord, on the opposite bank Of
the river. has. for year past. been living
part of the time in the brush has absen-
ted himself from home for weeks at
time. because bis wife kept the American
Gag flying from the house. as a charm
against Jayhswkers; has been playing
the sneak, spy and informer for the Se-
cesb; has been watching for runaway
slaves; and has from time to time been
pretty freely jaybawked-all Of which
gave variety sufficient to make his life
unusually spicy.
Several weeks ago, when JEFF Beeler
made his escape. one Of the young men
who had been acting as escort. came on
to White Cloud with the Kansas delega-
tion, and remained all night. Lunsford.
who was lying in the brush watching.
thought be was prisoner. which mistake
was helped along BY persons who saw q
chance for fun. The next morning, when
the young man went back. Lunsford was
watching for him, and accosted him. in
quiring how be had managed to escape.
Tho fellow. who was posted. replied that
they could prove nothing against him,
and had to let him go. Lunsford then
proposed plan which he had formed, to
destroy the ferry boat. The young man
should go and raise large company Of
Secesh, and let him know when they were
coming. and he would kill beef. kick
over a bee-stand. and feast them glorious
ly. They should come secretly. and re-
main hidden in the woods. as near to the
river bank as possible. He would then
60 to the bank and decoy the boat over.
making believe passenger wanted to
cross and when the boat came, the
crowd should make Sudden rush upon
it, and burn it. In the meantime, be
would retire ont of sight, and when they
went away. be would tie his horses in
the brush for few days. giving ont that
the crowd had jayhawkcd their dinner
and stolen his horses, and thus drive away
all suspicion that he had any hand in the
affair. Which plan the young man pro-
nounced capital.
Lunsford also gave "blessing" to
some of the citizens of W.Iite Cloud, and
stated that there was q Secessionist in
this place who had number of men at
his call. and would at any time give in
formation of favorable time to attack
the town /; and if crowd would come
from Missouri, he and his men on this
side would unite with them and burn the
town,
The young man made note of it all.
and promised to be along some day with
his crowd. Accordingly. to-day, about
twenty-five Of the Union boys of Oregon
called upon old Billy, took dinner with
him. and when they left, took Lunsford
and four Of his best horses along with
them. The horse and feasting part of the
bargain was fulfilled, but old Billy got
more fun than he contracted for He is
now in the Oregon Jail. and will be taken
70 St. Joseph on Monday. He deserves
10 be put through the mill.
Lunsford is a man whose word is not
% be relied upon. and therefore We do not
credit his story about Secesh citizen of
White Cloud. However, the matter
ought to be Investigated, and if it is pro-
zen that any citizen of this town has been
against its well-being, let him
'e made to dance jig that ne never
lanced before!
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a .UniSa., Man weighed.

Thomsa w. Collins. Union nominee
for Representative in Holt County. Mis-
souri,. was charged by many persons with
having run of to Pixies Peak. last Sum-
mer, when trouble was at hand, and the
assistance Of every true Union man was
required. Oilers thought the charge was
unjust. Bot be has now shown himself
in his true character. Under the late
military order. when it was 10 have been
expected that every Union man would
rally to the cali Of his country. what did
Collins again do. but make a break fol
Pixies Peak? And he started in the
night. at that! With bis mule team, h
set forth on last Saturday night. but mir
ed in q slough near the Tsrkio. between
here and Forest City. and had to procure
teams to extricate bis, when he resumed
his journey. .,,-......,....----
A Union Convention was held in Holt
which nominated Collins over Capt. r
D. Msrkland aud the Captain wal
soundly abused for not agreeing to abide
by the decision. When the time for ,es'
ting men came. we see MARYLAND give or
the race for Office. and go to work raising
. company to 6ght the traitors; but Col
lins. still holding on to his nomination
skedaddles in the night for Pixies Peak
to avoid serving his country. When hs
returns. If the Union men do not kich
him every step out of the County, they
ought themselves to be kicked'out.
We have just learned that Collins ha,
been correlled" at Rockport. and will
be escorted back to his prospective con-
stituents. A=t
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1862-08-14

NEBRASKA PoLIT1cs.-The Delegate
question is causing some stir in Nebras.
ka. and candidates are quite plentiful.
Hon. s. G. Daily is a candidate for re-
election. He has devoted his whole en-
ergy to the interests Of that Territory,
while in Congress. He has been twice
elected as Delegate. and. although never
being secure in his seat. having been com.
PEELED to fight for it throughout almost
the entire terms. he has accomplished
more for Nebraska than all the other Del
egates she has ever had.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1862-08-14

~ We find the following in the Lea.
venworth Conservative. There may be
something in it, but it does not come
from very reliable source. Parrot has
dared to oppose Gen. Lane. and if the
Conservative knowingly does him justice
in single instance, within the next three
years, unless Lane tells it to, it will be q
new wonder of the world:
Judge Ruggles. of Emporia. and Mar
cus j. Parrott, of this city. are the "Uni-
on" candidates for Governor and Con-
gressman-snd "Union" is interpreted
to mean the coalition Of Democrats and
Robinsonites. Judge Rugsles is Dou.
glas Democrat. and very popular in some
sections Of Kansas.
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Proclamation.

OyFIce or RECRUITING CORNERSTONE
DEPARrNENr OF KANSAS,
Leavenworth City, Aug. 4th, 1862.
To the loyal men of Kansas, MsBra,f,
Colorado, and Dacotah::
The Government is engaged in raising
an army that will insure the suppres.iio,
Of the rebellion. and the aid of everv lO,,l
man is invoked for the accomplishing
of this object.
Experience has shown that The leui.a
policy pursued will not win the insursst.
back to their allegiance nor disarm h.
traitors. The Government is fully uou,.
ed to this stern reality.
The conviction exists in the minds d
the people that nothing but uar-rs,,
earnest war-can be availing. and ths
national authorities are responding to tbs
conviction Of the people.
Acting upon this policy. the Cover
ment has authorized me to raise an nuy
in this Department. and in the name d
that Government call upon every lOyd
man to aid me in thar work.
My power in the premises il Cd.
Camps will be established at convenrs;
points within the limits Of this Depart
menf. and supplies of arms and arcOutr'
men's. clothing. camp eqnipage and sub
sistence will be furnished.
Everything necessary to the comps'
equipment Of the forces will be proDPtIr
and fully supplied. Every volunteer viii
receive the bounty Of S25. and one months
advance paw, upon being mustered i's
the service. Those who join this HnI
will designate the men who shall CON
mand them.
These forces will be used for the dsisus
Of this Department, while the armies d
the North and East will be marched to
meet the rebels upon their own soil; %
troops can be sent here fos our protsctlo'
We must rely upon the organized for's
now in this Department and such q CD
DO raised among ourselves. The Co..
ernment will provide munitions Of VA
the men We must farnish.
II is expected that the State asd Isrl'
torisl Governments will earnestly co-Opt
rate with the Representative Of the Ca
eral Government in his patriotic vott.
and that every loyal heart will swell with
> chivalric enthusiasm in the holy c''.''
The nation is struggling for its ssl'
tsnce. The poblest institutions ever y
tablisbed among men are in peril Al
Hercuiean effort is being orgsnissd "
avert this calamity. All over the i'ef
ing. loyal States the people are rising
Thar treasure is poured out like Hss' .
and their best lives are being pledged %
victory.
Shall We not, then, stand BY the oI
dag. in defence of our heartbstons '''
family altars? / do not say to you, ~
and perform this great work. bot " y
SAY to you. come. and join the n0ss y
marshalling for the conflict. Where d'9
leads. ] will be with you. Rally, sS'
our Country calls
JAMES II. LAsr
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~ The farmers in Doniphan County
have raised so much corn that they don't
know where to put it. Their granaries
are full of the old crop.-Conservatire.
The prospect for an immense crop j.
truly glorious. If the farmers are wise,
they will prepare 6 place to stow away
the coming crop. and will gather and
take care Of it all; for the time is coming
when coin will bring . good price in
Kansas.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1862-08-14

Corporal John Gholsou. Of Company
". 9th Kansas Cavalry. died ON the lasi
trip q the steamer Nebrasks: he was 10
ing home. aad had been discbsreed III r..
bad soms =. 200 on his person. intended
for reIativss Of soldiers Of his company,
The money was taken possssion Of 81
Cspt Leightes. who will uss every On.
deavos 70 Ind oot the parties for whom
ths n6ney wss intesded. He also had :
bo1.s which VA placed in livery stable.
subject 70 tho call Of his relatives.
kea'ee papers please eopy,-:&. Losi.'
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@ E. g. Ross is raising q company
for the l1th Kansas Regiment. If it only
has the effect Of taking his paws out of
the State Treasury for brief season. We
wish him success. 3 rc
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1862-08-14
General Order No. 1.
OvncH REcluTrISo ConMssios'
UIRArruxS1 OF KAysAS,

Leavenwosth City, Aug. 4, lsez. !
|. l. Having received instructions ~.
the War Department appointing y y
Q Commissioner Of Recruiting for the y
partment Of Kansas, hereby enter 'P''
my duties % suoh. -,
II Msj. T. j. Weed. additiooh -. y,
de. Damp to General Blunt. having =, D
BY him assigned to me for speci.l aas, y,
is hereby appointed my Acting Ass'': .:...
A6lutsnt General. All commun'e,'"
will be addressed to him accordingly.
III. Until further orders ny hesdqs. =.
tefs sre established at the Surveyor o III
erals Office, Delewsre st.. Leaven"'
City. Kansss. jams H. LANE,
Commissioner Of Recruiting,
81 22 Department Of Kanss'
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died or been killed in the service, are re-
ceiving circulars from a firm of claim
agents in st. Louis. soliciting authority
for procuring bounty and back pay for
deceased soldiers. A volunteer hardly
breaths his last. before these circulars
come pouring in upon his friends. They
are accompanied BY numerous respectable
references; but any person can stick q
reference on his card, presuming that no
person would take thetrouble to cores
pond with the parties referred to. When
they collect the money. they may keep
half Of it, or all. for their trouble, as they
choose. Persons should be careful before
catching at these propositions. The late
Congress passed an act for severely pun
ishing persons who exact exorbitant fees
for such services. A safeguard against
imposition. is to employ genuine claim
agents. Such an one we believe to be
Charles c. Tucker, whose Card will be
found in our columns. By employing
him, fees, incidentals, etc., for collecting
claim, will not amount to much if any
over ten dollars. He is at Washington,
where be can give such business his
prompt and personal attention. We shall
in few days be furnished with proper
papers and blanks. when we will attend
to forwarding to Mr.. Tucker the claims
of all who may wish to oemployhis services.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1862-08-14

{ ~ The Troy Patriot corrects our as
sertion that Doniphan County has never
had State officer. by reminding rs that
Bsebe was once Governor. In our igno-
rance. (not being q member of the vari.
ous learned professions. We had all the
while supposed Beebe, was Territorial
officer. appointed by the President. We
stand corrected @ .zzer
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1862-08-14

The RALRoAD.-We this week pub
lish communication in which the writer
advocates different route from any here
tofore proposed. No one would be more
gratIfied than ourself at the success of this
route; but the writer makes several mis-.
takes. aud If the fate of theroad depends
upon the Kansas Legislature, the new route
would stand less chance than any other.
Instead of the road from St. Joseph Civ
ing only fifty miles of road in Kansas. as
be argues. it would give at least one hun
dred. and probably more. and it is of
vital interest to four of the best Counties
in the State. We are in favor of road
through the northern tier, and as it il the
last chance, the friends of the measure
should be united. If the route for which
the great effort is being made cannot sue
ceed. the newly proposed one may, es.
pecially If much does not depend upon
the Kansas Legislature. and Eastern capi.
talists regard it with favor.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1862-08-14

The Stnte Conventi0n, and the
APport3oanen6
The State Conventiou is approachiDg'
and it Is time to think about the appoint
ment Of delegates. Thers will be one
delegate for every Representatives in the
Legislature. which eatitles Doniphau
County to Eve. Shall each Representa-
tive District ehooss its own delegate? or,
will it better promote harmony Of action
to cali . Coonty Convention to select
delegates for the several Districts? Don.
iphan County desires an important office
on the State ticket, to secure which. sht
must not only send influential and work
ing delegates to thu Convention. but mez
who will work together understandingly
and harmoniously.
The Apportionment act for member
Of the Legislature. passed last Winter. il
by q majority Of the people not under
stood. Each County is divided into a.
many Districts ss It has Representatives
The people Of each District elect thei'
own Representative. not voting for any
except the one for their own District
Donipban has gained one Representative
having now Eve instead Of four. as unde1
the apportionment made by the Consti
tutional Couveation. concoctsd by Pom
eroy. with On, eye on the Senate. ON
County is entitled to two Senators, who
are elected BY the voters of the entire
County. The Representative District!
are as follows: LIST. Iowa Township
I'd. Wolf River and Burr Oak. Sd
Washington. 4th. Centre and Marion
5th. Wayne.
Doniphan was the most difficult Coun
ty in the State to district satisfactorily
to its own members. in consequence o
the " "slantindicular" and "catawampus'
shapes Of tho Townships. formed under
Border Ruffian auspices. when they made
everything in as outlandish . shape a
they knew how. 1t was a hard matter
to get the Districts anything like equs
in population. without cutting up Town
ships. which would have been worse thar
a disproportion in population. From
this cause. it was found necessary to at
tach Wolf River and Burr Oak Town
ships together in one District. although
they are not contiguous territory. II
the election, therefore. it will be necessary
to have separate ticket for each Town
ship in the County, to prevent confusion
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: % We are informed that JET. Beeler
has sgsin been nabbed. by the State mi.
litis. in the act Of emigrating to Pixies
Peak. What's the use of fooling SO
much with the fellow, when hemp is 80
cheap? +
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1862-08-14

NATIONAL VOLUNTEER Llsr.-Mr. Geo,
b. Smith, late Of the Chicago Tribune.
proposes to publish in few days. q CON-
plete Army List Of the Northwestern
States. showing the names. ranks, loca-
tions and services Of every eorps belong
ing to the States Of Missouri. Illinois. Ia
diane. lose. Wisconsin. Kansas and Ne.
brasks. being . complete register Of vol
unteers. with the officers and staff Of svsry
military division. Al . matter Of mere
recosd every one wouhl desire . COPY.
The vosk has official sanction, and there.
lore may be reckoned entirely authentic,
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1862-08-14

H There will be war meeting at
Troy. on Tuesday next. Gen. Lane and
others are announced to speak. Let eve
rybody go!
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1862-08-14

~ The Southernsrs sppesr to be jus,
now prscticing newspaper strategy. They
have it all their own way. One day,
they report that the Federal feet has de.
stroyed the ram Arkansas; the next day,
the ram has destroyed the feet. One
day, Breckinridge reports that he has
captured Baton Bouge. and is on his way
to take New Orleans; but the next day,
he has been repuIsed at Baton Rouge,
with heavy loss. Hope they will get it
to suit them, after a while.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1862-08-14
TO TAX PAYERS.

We have large amount Of Doniphan and
Brown ounty Warrants, which We will dispose
Of at the current market price. Persons having
Taxes to pay in the above Counties. will save
money by using the Warrants.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1862-08-14

s @ At Oregon. on Monday, . man
named Andrew Burrier met James Ken.
nedy in saloon, commenced abusing
him about security debt. and with bu,
little provocation stabbed him in the
heart with . pocket knife, causing his
death in few minutes. Burrier is now
in Jail.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1862-08-14

~ Peterson's Magazine. for Septem-
Der, is illustrated with "The Little Mis-
chief Maker" "Ths Thorny PATH" and
Q eolorsd Fashion Plate. and contains q
piece of Music entitled Congress Grand
March," This Magazine is too we'll
known to require farther notice.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1862-08-14

D ~ Tomorrow. 18th. } enlisting will
cease. and drafting will begin for the new
levy. But the prospect is. that drafting
will be unnecessary. as every State has
about made mp its quota, and some Of
them have . surplus. Last week, it was
reported that only about IL. 900 men were
wanted to complete the levy. II. as there
is probability Of being done. drafting
for the 100000 nine months men is de-
ferred until the first of September, there
may be no draft whatever required.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1862-08-14

~ The Governor has appointed d
L. Lakin. of Grasshopper Falls. Auditor
Of State. in place Of George S. Hillyer.
removed. This would seem to give q
coloring Of truth to the report that the
Governor is negotiating an alliance be-
tween his friends and the Democracy
We have never been disposed to Join in
the personal warfare against the Cover
nor =; but we have no use f.r man who
enters into a coalition with the rotten
Democracy. Governor. keep ont
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Gaines her Pint. Of course.

~ Arthur's Home Magazine. for
Septembsr. is received. The principsl
engravings are. "Ths Good Angel" snd
"Do You Love Butter p This is not
only . valuable Ladies'. but also Fam.
lily. Magazine. Only o. year. sizsl
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1862-08-14

~ Sancti6ed England denounces the
order Of Gen. Pope to subsist on the enc
my. as the initiatory to rapine and plum
der. Of course. the beloved philanthro-
pists have never heard that the rebels
have followed this practice from the COM
mencement of the war. We also imag.
Inc that the news will never reach Eng.
lang. of an old woman aged eighty years
being hung in the South, for Unionism!
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1862-08-14
Letter sf APpelntnent A

4di E .OSsscE oR Rsoassssss Co.s'ss'e"
,e $500 J. DzsASrxrsr or KIssi"
Leavenworth City, Aug. S. 1867
S;r; You are hereby notified M. Z
virtue Of authority from tbs, sesrsT rs 20
.War. bsarisg date July 22d. lSes. = I
have bsen. appointed Commiss'00"
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1862-08-14

~ We are under obligstious to Sen.
stors Laas and Pomsroy fer continued
documentary favors. received every week,
for several months past. -. : &.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1862-08-14

~ The Pougbkeepsie Eagle notes the
elopement Of Joseph Pint. II years of
age. with Melvins Gsines. Is years old,
both Of Pougbkeepsie. Pint should have
waited st least until be became . quart.
As for Melvina. We should like to know
what she Gaines BY this prscocious pro-
ceeding.-Es. sJz'f
Gaines her Pint, OF course.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1862-08-14

r. The rebels arc wol6sh in eouse-
quencs Of Pops's order to gather supplies
wherever they can BE- found. and they
threaten that he shall not be treated - .
prisoner Of war. Hths affair ct Calpepsr
Is any criterion. w do not think thsy
will soon have occasion to treat bin a. .
prisoner Of war -
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1862-08-14

r. Dingus has just psrpetratsd q
brace of horrible ones aod
Why is the late order prohibiting p per-
sons from leaving the country before the
draft. like hard boiled egg? Because
it is very biudinsl .da 500
What Leavenworth traitor is like Q
mint, t,julep? Green Tod. 20 {
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1862-08-14

~ Commodore Foote has been made
. Rear Admiral. We presume this Va,
in consequence Of the Foots having besn
spilled 90 forcibly to tho roar Of treason.
The Shasta courier., 1862-11-29
BROOKLYN HOTEL,
SAN FRANCISCO.
Removal.

E557A THE famous proprietor of this well
ItMH known and old established Hotel begs
E.s&2 leave to inform his patrons and friends
that and after the first of November he will re-
move from the old. dilapidated building on Broad
way, where he has resided since June, 1852 and
will open that spacious and elegant brick structure
which was built expressly for hotel, on the south
cast corner of Sansome and Pine streets. The
Building is fre-proof, and supplied throughout with
gas. and water by the Crystal Spring Water Com
pany, and every convenience is offered at this Hotel;
the rooms being all well ventilated, large and COM
modious; and do not hesitate in saying that the
BROOKLYN will be second to none In the State
Merchants. Miners, Traders and all others visiting
the city, are invited to come and examine for them
selves. The Brooklyn Hotel Omnibus will convey
you to the House free, and if you do not like the
commodations it will cost you nothing. The Om-
nibus will always be the wharf the arrival of
tho inland and ocean steamers, to take passengers
and baggage to the Hotel. The Brooklyn Hotel is
conveniently situated. being in the central part of
the city, where the cars of the City Railroad pass
thes door every three minutes each way, to all
~ of the city. There is large Reading Room
atelrhed to the House, and Library containing
5te voun es of Standard Works, exclusively for the
use of its guests Rooms will be let by the night,
week or month with or without board also, ele-
CANT Suites of Rooms to fsmilies or others, at re-
daced rates. The Table will always be supplied
with anabundance of the choicest and best the mar
ket afford, and expense will be spared to set
table that viii defy the criticism of the most fas
tidious epicure.
ns:3m JOHN KELLY, JuSR.