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The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1862-08-09
OUR COUNTRY CALLS.

AS will be seen by proclamation which We
publish elsew here, General Lane has arrived
in our State, and is actively at work at the task
assigned him by the War Depa, tmeut. lie
comes clothed by the Government with the
amplest powers for the organization of an army
in the Department Of Kansas, and it is said has
the privilege Of acting upon his own principles
and in his own way. His letter of instructions
style him, Commissioner for Recruiting IN
the Department Of Kansas" and every body is
invited to enlist. without regard to color or
condition. He is authorized to form camps.
and to make requisition upon the General Com.
manding the Department for whatever supplies
no one who knows the Generals exhaustless
energy can for a moment doubt. On his un
conquerable will We think We may safely do
pend for the preservation Of our State from the
horrors of m invasion.
An enthusiastic war meeting was held in
Leavenworth last Monday evening, which was
addressed by Generals Blum, and Lane, and
Judge Ewing. The tone of their speeches is
sufficient indication that War in all its reali-
ties will be dealt the rebels and bushwhackers
that surround US. With unrelenting fury
should the war only be conducted. This must
be adopted. We must treat them henceforth as
TRAITORS. Such is the policy General Lane has
always acted upon, and such he will pursue,
with increased vigor, if possible. Arouse,
freemen and save from dissolution the most
perfect Government, and largest share of bless
ings, God ever gave to man. We quote the
following beautiful appeal from the speech of
Hon. Daniel Dougherty, at the Great War
Meeting in Philadelphia:
Men OF America, awakel arise from Jour
sleep and avert the impending dosm! Let the
craven who talks of feace-the wretch who
prates of psrty-the fends who coin money
from their country's woe, or speak encourage
ment to her foes, be anaihema!
Let our rulers remember that on their fidelity
lie s,sked the fortunes of hundred generations
who remain, with generous hand, give to the
glorious cause! Let every man hold his al at
the call of his country!
The unburied dead cry aloud for vengeance
and for war! war on the land and sea war
with no hope of peace but subjugation! var
that will teach the parricides tha. the Republic
can be as terrible in strife as she was gentle in
peace!
My countrymen-all differences forgotten
let Us here, on this consecrsted spot, swear BY
the honor Of our mothers-by the memory Of
our fathers by the blood Of The wounded-by
the dead bodies of our martyrs-ths war shall
never cease until every man who treads this
soil owns allegiance to the Union, or the whole |
and becomes one sepulchre!
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1862-08-09
NAIL LINE FROM JUNCTION 10 SANTA rz

The new mail arrangements from this place to
Santa Fe, New Mexico, are at last complete. The
coaches and stock to supply the road from here
to Fort Larned left this place last Monday, and
every arrangement has been made for the prompt
conveyance of mails and passengers.
The advantages Of the Smoky Hill Valley
over the old Santa Fe road as line Of communi-
cation between New Mexico and the plains Of
the Great West and the Missouri river, have long
been conceded by every disinterested person who
has compared the two routes-the one possessing
an abundance Of water, grass and timber, pass
ing through country susceptible of the highest
cultivation, and already tlironging with ener-
getic and enterprising settlers, making the
scene replete with life and interest to the travel
Ter the other crossing dry, arid ridge, almost
destitute of wood and water, without inhabitants
and with nothing fer hundreds of miles to
relieve the dull monotony of an almost desert
plain. Nothing but the reluctance with which
people leave beaten paths to travel in new, how
ever better they may be, has prevented the
commerce of the Far West from following the
natural thoroughfare Of the Smoky Hill to the
Missouri but now that the Government has led
the way and declared its pre-eminence over all
competing routes. by making it post road and
doing away with that part Of the old road from
Council Grove to Fort Larned, We may expect to
see the immense traffic of New Mexico with the
States turned through this fertile valley, making
to hum with life and industry the many hamlets
and villages scattered along its margin.
The KANSAS Stage Co. have appointed Luther
Hall their Agent at this place. A judicious and
wise selection, and that will satisfy the trav
elling community. Office at the City Drug Store.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1862-08-09
BUsHwHAcK1Ka IN MISSOURI.

Guerillas are again at work throughout Mis-
| souri,. Since the recent order of Gov. Gamble
ordering ALL able bodied men to at once enroll
themselves in the active militia Of the State, q
great many Of the sympathisers have taken to
the brush, and it looks as if the bloody scenes
of last year were to be re enacted in this ifated
section Of the Union. g..
The steamer War Eagle on her last trip up the
Missouri river, was fired into at War.rly and
compelled to heave to. One man on board Of her
was badly wounded in the arm /; all others escap-
ed unhurt. The boat was detained about five
hours and compelled to cross about forty guerril-
las from the south side to the north side Of tn e
river The rebels helped themselves to about
$500 worth Of coffee, sugar, salt, vinegar, DC,
but disturbed nothing else. They overlooked
SlOO, 900 worth of arms and ammunition which
were aboard Federal officer escaped capture
by Disgusting himself We hear Of other boats
being fired into.
These Bushwhackers are at work all over the
Northern part of the State and the whole length
of the Missouri river, threatening havoc and de-
struction to the whole State. The return Of Price
is confidently looked for by many Of item,
whence this activity. 81.
The State militia seem to be Of little avail in
arresting the outrages Of these miscreants. There
seems to be q screw loose somewhere, whether in
the mana cement OF in the men themselves it is
hard to determine.
Gov. Candles order, compelling every man to
turned out armed, has been somewhat modified.
man can now get exemption from military duty
for one year by the payment Of ten dollars. The
policy of this movement is severely criticised by
a majority of the papers of the State. God save
us from the turmoils and dissensions that now
desolates Missouri and is fast making her howl
ing wilderness.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1862-08-09
Republic'n
State
Committee.
UNION COUNTY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

The Union County Executive Committee will
meet in the Union Office, Junction, on Saturday,
August 10th. at o'clock, p. NJ, to select officers
for the ensuing year, apportion the County, call
a Nominating Convention, and transact other
preliminary business of the campaign. The
Union men Of each precinct will meet some time
previous and choose persons to act as members Of
this Committee-twO from each precinct.
GEO. w. MARTIN, Chm
- County Convention
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1862-08-09
AGRICULTURAL STATISTICS OF KANSAS.

Our State Agricultural Society is setting
about the work of promoting our agricultural
interests in earnest. They evince an energy,
and show spirit of enterprise in the advance.
ment of this important interest of our ste,
which should merit the appreciation and en-
couragement of every citizen Of Kansas.
Circumstances over which they have no
control, have prevented them from holding a
State fair the coming fall; but nothing dsunted
they push forward in the good work Of aiding
the agriculturist an l elevating his calling. In
pursuance of this object, they have taken steps
to procure reliable statistics in regard to the
agricultural condition Of our State. A series
Of questions have been prepared. by a commit
tee appointed for that purpose, which have been
sent to the Clerks Of the several counties in the
State, to be by them submitted to the different
township Trustees for answers. The questions
embrace larger variety Of subjects than our
space will allow Us to enumerate but among
the most important are the following: The
number Of acres under cultivation the num-
ber Of horses, mules, cattle, hogs and sheep
raised, and amount Of wool clipped blooded
stock, and what breed; amount and kinds Of
grain raised, and average yield per acre acres
in fruit, and kinds rods Of stone wall, hedge,
rail and other fence; number Of dogs, snd
many other items which would be desirable for
our people to know. 1t is supposed that the
township trustees will take this matter in hand
for the interest Of the State. If they will not
aid in the work. the County Clerk is requested
to place the matter IN the hands Of such persons
% will. Then such statistics are collected, It
is the intention Of the Society to publish re.
port on the subject to be presented to the next
and for. the information Of the
people Of Kansas and persons desiroas Of emi
grating here frsm other points.
We hepe that the men nay be found 10 Dasis
county Who viii attend 70 this matter. 1t il
m object for rs to b we'll represented in such
; report. Immigrants will 20 . it for refsr-
enes, and those counties showing the moss
evidences Of thrift and entsrpFise in their
sill receive the welcome addition
II their capital and labor. Davis il SECOND 70
10 county in the State in agricultural rssouress
md II the statistics are properly and tzathfslly
yathered. It win b shown that, asesrdiag T.
hs ssmber Of inhabitants, she Is second -
,ons in point Of agricultural wealth aad pros.
,erity. us1I sa 4aiie a
We bsvs County Agricultural Society fully
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1862-08-09

Over 500 Of the leading merchants O.
Boston have signed the following, and /.
public meeting is proposed to further in.
crease the list:
We, the undersigned merchants of Bos.
ton, hereby agree that the young men in
our employ who may enlist in the service
of the United States, shall have, on return.
ing from service, the situation occupied
before enlisting.
Recruiting is going on bravely ia Pbila-
delphis, and the quots Of men required By
the frst call will soon be raised. The whole
force will be raised probably without resort
to draftiog.
The heavy draft BY Government is vari-
ously regarded in Washington, bat the
prevailing sentiment is spp,oval. A strong
feeling Of confidence succeeds the diseour-
agenent Of the past month. II is question
whether the draft applies to this district.
II has been ascertaiued that %, 800 men
bave already been enrolled il the State Of
New York. M
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1862-08-09
PROCLAMATION.
OFFICE OF RECRUITING COMMIsR,
Department Of Kansas,

Department Of Kansas,
Leavsnworth City, Aug. 4, 1862. }
To the loyal men Of Kansas, Nebraska
Colorado and Dacotah: d.
The Government is engaged in raising
an army that will ensure the suppression
Of the rebellion, and the aid of every loya
man is envoked for the accomplishment Of
this object.
Experience has shown that the lenien,
policy pursued will not win the insurgents
back to :heir allegiance nor disarm the trai
tors. The Government is fully aroused te
this stern reality.
The conviction exists in the minds of the
people that nothing but rar-real, earnest
war-can be availing, and the National
authorities are responding to this conviction
of the people.
Acting upon this policy, the Government
has authorized me to organize an army in
this Department, and in the name of tha,
Government ! call upon every loyal man
to aid me in the work. e.
My power in the premises is full. Camps
will be established at convenient points
within the limits of this Department, and
supplies of arms and sccoutrements, cloth
ing, camp equippage and subsistence will
be furnished.
Everything necessary to the complete
equipment of the forces will be promptly
aud fully supplied. Every volunteer will
receive the bounty Of s25, aud one month )
advance pay, upon being mustered into tn.
service. Those who join this army will
designate the men who shall command
them.
These forces will be used for the defence
Of this Department, while the armies Of thr
North and East will be marched to NEE,
the rebels upon their own soil, no troops
can be sent here fer our protection. We
must rely cpon the organized forces now in
this Department and such as can be raised
among ourselves. The Government will
provide munitions of war--the MEN VIZ
must furnish.
1t is expected that the State and Terri.
torial Governments will earnestly cooperate
with the Representative of the General
Government in his patriotic work, and that
every loyal heart will swell with chivalric
enthusiasm in tie holy cause.
The Nation is struggling for its existence
The noblest institutions ever established
amongst men are in peril. An hcrculean
effort is being organized to avert this calsm-
ity. All over the teeming, loyal States the
people are rising. Their treasure is poured
out like water, and their best lives are
being pledged to Victory.
Shall we not, then, stand by the old flag,
in defence of our hearth.stones and family
affairs! l do not say to you GO, and per-
form this great work, but l say to you
COME and join the host marshalling for
the conflict. Where duty leads I will be
with you. Rally then, our Country calls
JAS. H. LANE.
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organized, and We hope that they will take
action on this matter at an early day. Il will
be one of the best works in which they can
engage, and be an Offset to our not having .
fair this coming fall. Let US hear from the
Society at once.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1862-08-09
ORGANIZE! ORGANIZE!

! L-ttS. CWtON-1 uuucTstduu tuIt IcQucS'
has been sent to General Blunt for com
rany of soldiers to be stationed on the
Smoky Hill to protect the inhabitants
against the depredations of the Indians
That they need more protection than they
now have, is quite evident. But I mus,
object against troops being sent there when
they are SO urgently needed to assist in
putting down the rebels. The people on
the Smoky and its tributaries must form
themselves into a militia company, and
protect themselves. They may need some
assistance in the way Of arms and amuni.
tion, but their numbers arc sufficient to
guard themselves against any struggling
Indians, who may be likely to infest their
neighhorhood. Some of the families who
are quite in the advance of others must fall
back to some denser settlement. The Uni.
ted States cannot guard every family that
may pitch its tent several miles away from
others. If some adventurous men choose
to live away from other society, they must
risk the consequence.
In driving away the Indians, any special
military drill IS unnecessary. All that is
wanting is little concert, aud an occasional
display of military power. A militia com.
pany may be just as effective as company
Of drilled soldiers. Let every man be ready
at a moments call, and be sure to have his
rifle loaded, and make a show of it if an
Indian should approach, and think nothing
more would be needed to secure all needed
protection.
1t seems to me that no time should be
lost in organizing militia company on the
Republican aad another at Junction. do
not suppose that we are in special danger
from the red men, but it is safe to be ready
for them. In times like these it is impos.
sible to tell what evil influences may stir
up their minds against us.
One suggestion more: When these com.
panies are formed, why may not Fort Riley
be left to their care, with simply squad
of regular soldiers, allowing most of the
company now there to take the field of
active service? BY this means We can do
the same thing as raise a company for the
war. Aud who that feels q drop of pat
riotie blood flowing in bis veins is not
ready to help his country in this time of
her peril? What if it should cost little
time and money to become voluntary and
uncompensated Home Guard? Shame on
the man who is not ready to make the sac
ri6ce Must thousands of our countrymen
die in the camp and on the battle field, and
We with folded arms remain in our com.
Portable homes, leizurely reading the news
paper accounts Of others suferings? The
crisis which is now upon us demands &C
ton. Who among us will take the lead !!
Who will call meeting for consultation,
10 see what we can do? The writer of this
article 10 an old man. He has not dis
charged gun for forty years, and hardly
knows the breach from the muzzle, but is
ready to take his place in the ranks, and
will do gil he can, except run. W. T.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1862-08-09

~ Gen. Grant has prohibited the pay.
nent of gold and silver for supplies in biz
department. Treasury notes are . legal
tender in all cases. and parties refusing them
will be arrested, and their property siezed.
Any speculssor payipg out specie in viol,.
tion Of this order, viii b arrested and sent
North. s'' -
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1862-08-09
A DRAFT FOR THRKR HUNDRED THOUSAND
NKN ORDERED!

VAoSAA0AAOs
n. ome;,, Order Directing How II Stall Ds De.s
The following order has just been issued
WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington, August 4. !
Ordered. First-That draft of 300, ,OOO
militia be Immediately called into the ser
vice of the United States, to serve for nine
months unless sooner, discharged. The
Secretary of War will assign the quotas to
the States, and establish regulations for the
draft.
Second-That if any State shall not BY
the 18th of August furnish its quota OF the
additional 800, 900 authorized by law, the
deficiency will also be made up BY special
draft from its militia. The Secretary Of
War will establish regulations for this pur
pose.
Third-Regula.ions will be prepared BY
the War Department and presented to the
President, with the object Of securing the
promotion of officers of the army and volun:
teers for meritorious and distinguished
services, aud of preventing the nomination
and appointment in the military service Of
incompetent and unworthy officers. The
regulations will also provide for Kidding the
service of such incompetent persons az now
hold commissions. BY the President,
EDWIN NJ. STANTON, Sec'y of War.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1862-08-09

~ A Dispatch says the army viii evac-
aate the new position on James river, Is
che, water produces diarrb1a. Suf6cion,
reason for eracuaiing.-iSol -MRer.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1862-08-09

It is rumored and believed at Fortress
Monroe that the New Merrimac has come
down the James river a. far as Fort Dar-
ling. One thing is authentic, that our
gunboats went up the river beyond Har-
rison's Landing. A detachment OF infantry
and cavalry from McClellan's army, made
a reconnaissance down the Chickahominy
and came towards Williamsburg till they
met our pickets, then they returned. They
report they had not seen the the enemy,
The night Of July 3lst the rebels opened
FIRE on McClellan's centre for about an heur
and half, from batteries Of flying artillery
opposite the landing above and below. Not
one.third of their shells exploded. Several
vessels we're struck by fragments of shells,
but no one on the feet was injured. Nine
soldiers were killed and three wounded.
After half an hours delay our siege guns
opened fire, and in less than forty minutes
the rebels were silenced. If the motives Of
the rebels were to draw our gunboats down
the river they were disappointed, as not one
made its appearance.
Nothing further has been heard from the
New Merrimac
How near we are to . naval battle our
readers must judge for themselves.
The Hilton Head correspondent of the
New York Herald, dated the 10th ult, says
refugee from Charleston reports Gus.
Smith commands there. The rebels have
sent nine infantry aud two cavalry regi-
ments to Richmond, and otherwise depleted
their eorce by large guards ON the Savannah
railroad. Every man capable of bearing
arms if forced to enlist in the Southern
army. Two iron clad rams, similar to the
Merrimac, are being constructed at Charles
ton to destroy the blockaders. The fleet off
Charleston has been augmented, and it is
now thought impossible for vessels there to
get out without capture. The rebel steam
er Nashville is covered under an eight gun
rebel battery in Dobay Sound, With the
gunboats Paul Jones and keystone State
watching her.
Major Bracht, Of the 18th Kentucky reg
iment, who was in pursuit of gang of 127
rebels, under Corbin, overlook them at
Mount Sterling, killing Is and taking 81
prisoders, including -Corbin. Eight others
Of the same gang were taken elsewhere,
leaving nine to escape. Major Brsebt, who
lost none of his men, has returned to Lex
ington with the prisoners.
From Memphis We learn that Price has
got twenty Eve cannon across the Mississippi
near Napoleon, and is cndeavoting to cross
his whole army. The rebels say Price is to
command in Missouri, Hindman in Arkan-
sas and Magruder to be over both. The
Union forces are ample to check them.
From Quincy We learn that about $50
rebels. under Dun. attacked Conton, Mis-
souri,, sixteen miles south of that place.
They shot Mr.. Carnegy in order to get
some rifles, stored in his warehouse. They
then took the rifles, plundered the store Of
what they wanted and left. The amount
of damage done has not been ascertained.
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~ Gen Pope says as means 70 make
his bead. quarters in The ssddle. O6osrs
Sol Miller, -
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1862-08-09

CATHOLICS OF IRELAND ON AMERICA
We extract tho following from IN Irish
(Catholic) journal, which We believe is
characteristic Of the Irish sentiment towards
rs generally:
The American Union is the best friend
Of ireland in the world. We beg to tell
the Irish IN America that the people Of Ire
land are aearly. tos man, With the cause
Of the Uoioa. and against the wicked rebel
hon of the negro whippers. They DO not
forget the good deeds Of the Republic in
thsir day ef distress, sad they heartily
vish success to the " Stars add Stripes,"
and speedy defeat to the sudaeioss faction
Who have sevelted agaisst the freest Gov
man&ind in our dag hsve witnessed.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1862-08-09

- Some sympathisers NTH rebslios
in Iowa have been trying TO discouraee
enlistments. The Governor Of thst State
has asked for the privilege Of drafting such
dersons whenever be sees ct. Other Gov
crnofs hsye done the same thing.