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The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1862-05-08

u We cheerfully give place to the following
correction. 1t was unintentional on our part,
and we cannot account for the mixed" eondi-
ton of the item alluded to-
MEssRs. EDTroRs-In your issue OF last week |
notice slight mistake concerning the arrival Of
the troops of the New Mexico expedition at Fort
Riley. You said that the First Kansas and Jen-
nison's Cavalry arrived here on Thursday even
ing. The Cavalry did arrive on Thursday, but
the Kansas First camped that night on Seven
Mile Greek, arriving at their present camp about
eight o'clock Friday morning. You also said
that the Twelfth and Thirteenth Wisconsin
arrived on Friday. The Twelfth did arrive on
Friday, about eleven o'clock, but the Thirteenth
did not arrive until Sunday morning, having
left Lawrence on Tuesday. You also remarked
that the Band of the Thirteenth assisted at the
dedication of the new flag staff at the Fort. 1t
was that of the Twelfth, the other having no part
in the ceremony, not being present. This much
is due to us, that honor may be given to whom
honor is due. Of course no blame attaches to
you on account of the mistake, your informant
being alone responsible for the error.
TWELFTH REGIMENT, W. Y.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1862-05-08
DEATHS OF WISCONSIN NoLUSTEE.s.-TE

DEATHS OF WISCONSIN VoLuNrEERs-The fol
lowing named members of the Thirteenth Regi-
ment Wisconsin Volunteers, have died in the
/. Hospital in Lawrence:
. Adam s. Airs, of Co. B Sergeant David H
Nhittesey, VIM. johnson, and Isaac Randolph
of Co. A; Stephen West and John Vandenburg
of Co. D; Edwin Rice, Of Co. +; c. W. Kinney
of Co. G.; Lewis Shields, of Co. H William
Keeter and John Plantz, of Co. X. Seven have
died in the General Hospital in Leavenworth
viz Billings b. Schemmerhorn, Seymour Rice
ID, Charles II. Corey and Franklin Prindel, o.
Co. C: Adam Mcdonald, of Co. H; and John
Ncym, Of Co. K. Two died at Fort Scott: Amos
S. Miller, of Co. B, and Martin SHREDDER, of Co. E
About one hundred and twenty-five are in the
Hospital in this city, nearly fifty in the General
Hospital in Leayenwortll, end few in Fort
Scott. Most of the sick are doing well.
Three private of the Twelfth Wisconsin, whose
names we have not been able to ascertain, died
in the hospitals in this city.
There has been considerable mortality amonrs,
the Wisconsin Volunteers. Our city is generally
healthy, and, indeed, SO is the whole State and
we know not how TO account for the excessive
sickness amongst the Wisconsin men. They
appear to be well cared for and are in very COM
Portable rooms. There has been very little sick
ness amongst the Kansas troops Lawrence Rep
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1862-05-08

Of these actions, eight occurring in 1861
were defeats for us, and six victories; but
since New Years day the list shows an un-
interrupted series of splendid successes for
the Union arms.
Leaving out the battle of Pittsburg Land
ing, our losses during the war have been, in
killed, 2,490; wounded, 4,l96; prisoners,
,440; total loss, exclusive of deaths in camp
by disease, S,126. The rebel loss has been,
in killed and wounded, 1920; prisoners,
3,707; besides which the rebels have lost
enormous stores Of provisions, not less than
three hundred cannon, and at least nine
generals killed, named Bee, Barton, Garnett,
Herbert, Johnston, McCulloch, Mcintosh,
Slack and Zollicotfer. besides Tilghman,
Buckner, Mackall and two other prisoners.
Two of their Commodores, Barron and Hol-
Inns, are in our hands, and one, Buchanan,
is reported to be dead. Under these cir
cumstances it IS we'll for the rebels to order
7e Deuns in their churches.-N. Y. Post.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1862-05-08

ng. On Monday evening a man named
JAS. Duke was shot by Bailey Smith, who
lives some three miles this side Of Leaven-
worth. 1t seems that Duke had been work
ing for Smith, and the latter owed him a
few dollars In the settlement dispute
arose which resulted in the tragedy above
mentioned. Smith made his escape.-La1-
renee jour.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1862-05-08

IL The Pottawatome Treaty, which appears
Oh our First page, insures tie immediate and
speedy construction of Railroad from Leaven-
worth to Fort Riley. Soon will our lovely
prairies resound with the shrill whistle of the
locomotive, and the busy hum of industry, where
but short time ago the war whoop OF the savage
little dreaming of the rapid and resstess strides
civilization was making upon his hunting
grounds. Three years hence, we predict, will
bring the iron horse to our very doors, and our
ears viii be greeted day in and day out with
the clang of machinery and our eyes behold the
npening into maturity of the vast and inexhaust-
IDLE resources of the Smoky Hill and Republican
yallies. So mote it be-
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1862-05-08

TRouBLE on THE PLATTE.-It is reported that
the Indians have off nearly all the stock,
killed several men, and burned the stations, on
the Overland Mail Route. between Forts Laramie
and Bridger. We have heard also that instead
Of Indians doing the mischief, i. is white men
who have been in the employ of the company
and discharged without pay, and are taking this
means Of Obtaining it. Troops undor Gen. Craig
are marching rapidly in that direction. Emf
grants going west on the Platte route are turning
| back
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1862-05-08
THE BATTLES OF A YEAR.

One year ago the 18th of April, occurred
the frs. action in this war; Ten thousand
rebels opened fire upon seventy loyal soldiers
in For, Sumter. Since then there have been
fought twenty-five battles, besides numer-
Gus skirmishes. The following list will
show the years work:
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1862-05-08

The SECoND-Arrived at Fort Riley Tuesday
morning, and camped on Three Mile Creek
"Our Boys" may be expected in town to-day
we have however had grasp of the hand from
Lieutenant Slower, "Old' Beates, and Billy
Mitchell-they look hale and hearty
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1862-05-08

s~ The Kansas 9th, Col. Judson, are
on their way to Fort Leavenworth. The
I'd Ohio are at Carthage, the 10th Kansas,
Col. Clouds regiment, at Mound City, and
the 9th Wisconsin at Fort Scott.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1862-05-08
{ he Il Mo II.
JUNCTION. THURSDAY, MAY s, 1862,
Function City Post Office.
ARnTyAIs ND DEPARTURES OF THE MAIL

,,,rvr. .>n DEPARTURES OF THE MAIL.
Leavepworth. Atchison, and Eastern-Arrives
. and departs daily
SIP, N. Departs Monday, 6 A. N.
Council Grove and Southern--Arrives Monday
SPIN Departs Monday, 6 a. NJ
Ivabaunsee and Topeka - Arrives Tuesday,
SPIN. Departs Monday, 6 \. VI.
Solomon City and Western--Arrives Tuesday
p. NJ. Departs wednesday, 6 A. NJ
Office open from 6 A. n to P. NJ. Sunday
to 8 a. NJ. and 5 TO 6 p NJ.
S. N. STRICKLER, P. NJ.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1862-05-08

u NJ. Beckers was arrested by the Provost
Guard last Friday for selling liquor to soldiers
and fined twenty dollars. He was again arrested
on Sunday on the same charge, but was dis
missed with the injunction to do SO no more, Oh
he would be put in irons.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1862-05-08

OUB STYLE ExACTLY.-It is with no ordinary
feelings of pleasure we record the fact that thir
teen barrels Of whiskey were spilled last Satur
day at West Point, alias Peryyille, alias Sage
town, alias Franklin City, alias Island City,
alias Whisky Point, by order of the commander
of the forces now lying in that vicinity. Our
soldiery couldn't be engaged in better business,
while in camp, than dealing out destruction to
that which causes mankind more misery, and
the Government more trouble and expense than
all the rebels that ever existed. We would like
however, some slight ground for objection to this
mode of procedure-the stuff they sell in this
country would make He'll puke.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1862-05-08

E William Kissane, the Cincirnatian
SO VIGOROUSLY implicated in the burning Of
the steamer Martha Washington, some FIVE
years ago, was killed in the desperate bat
tie at Fort Craig, New Mexico. He was q
Major in the rebel army.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1862-05-08

u The Conservative says: Work on the Rail-
road will commence today MAY lst). 1t will
not cease till the iron horse snorts in San Fran
cisco. We hope this is not extravasant.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1862-05-08

u A member of Captain Sylvester's eompan.
received flesh wound in the arm from the acei
dental discharge Of pistol
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1862-05-08

CoNrRABAND.-A wagon load of ''Sod Corn
was captured the other day by the Provost Guard
What disposition will be made Of it we don't
know hope it may be spilled.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1862-05-08

DPapers in The eastern portion of the State
are becoming somewhat exercised respecting the
next State election. Well they might for God
only knows where honest men are to be found
to fill the State Offices
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1862-05-08

ia prairie fire on the Addition, last Tues
day, consumed stable belonging to Mr. Price
ere its progress could be arrested.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1862-05-08

re- Boy, what does hair spell ? Don't
know. What have you on your head F?
guess it's 'skeeter bite, it itches like
thunder.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1862-05-08

e~ Strickler at the Post Office, and
Hall at the Drug Store, have cotton seed fo'
distribution,
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1862-05-08

DIED-Hiram Rich. for many years Sutler al
Fort Leavenworth, died at that place on the 2Sth
ult Colonel Eye had previously received the
appointment of Post Sutler.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1862-05-08

u Tuesday last the Gambrinus Saloon wa
closed by order of the Provost Marshall, for sell
ing whiskey to soldiers.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1862-05-08

zen. MrTcHELL-Arrived and took comman,
OF the forces lying in our vicinity last Saturday
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1862-05-08
NOTICE.

I, William Sicily, having on the 9th day
of October, A. D. 1857, pre-empted Lot ., &
ard I, and south cas-: quarter of southeast
quarter of section 81, range Z, east of the 9th
principal meridian in Kansas, as will be shown
by the records in the offices of the Register
and Receiver, and having received the Regis
ter's certificate of location, No. ., and having
sold, alienated and disposed of my interest in
and to the above described land, and having
lost said certificate Of location, notice is here
by given that aften the publication hereof for
six consecutive weeks in the Smoky Hill and
Republican Union, will make application at
the Registers Office, in Junction CITY, Kansas.
for the Patent issued in my name, for the above
described land. WILLIAM SHELLEY.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1862-05-08

u Last Thursday afternoon Captain Sylves-
ters company, K, Twelfth Wisconsin, arrived in
town, and assumed the duties of Provost Guard
Their camp is Just south Of the Park. We have
never met a man that so richly deserves the
gratitude Of people, let alone puff as does
Captain Sylvester. He is purifying our town as
if by fire. And his men enter into the worl,
with zeal that indicates a somewhat higher
degree of civilization among the pineries Of Wis
| consin than that which we enjoy.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1862-05-08

MuITARY-The Conservative says: Lieut..
Colonel Anthony is to be subjected to Court
Martial. There is no probability Of his convic-
tion-General Blunt it is believed will be as
signed command of this District. Such an
appointment will meet with approval from the
people of Kansas.-General Craig has been sent
to take command of this District He had start
cd on his Overland Route. Until he arrives we
suppose Prince will run the machine 1t is
probable that General Blunt or General Mitchell
will be permanently assigned to this command.
Either of them will be gleat Improvement on
the recent pro slavery despotism.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1862-05-08

THrA1RIoAL.-Buts troupe is playing every
evening at the Fort to crowded houses. An
entire change of performance every night, each
playing well their respective parts, Burts dispo-
sition to please is eminently successful. He
appears in the character of Yankee" in a
farce entitled yankee in Kansas" so ludcrous
and well played as to bring a grin from a cast
iron lamp post. We understand he intends per-
forming few nights in our city before leaving,
and such an entertainment Is rarely offered
our citizens, we would bespeak full house.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1862-05-08

JUSTICE IN HoRN-The following disposition
Of the Jayhawkers incarcerated at Fort Riley
last winter was made by the United States Dis:
trict Court. in session at Topeka, on the ODD ult
Edward Abbott was tried on an Indictment for
assault with intent to kill, on the Pottawatto-
ME Reserve, and was acquitted also the same
for robbing, on the Reserve, and acquitted.
Jackson Dickson, tried on charge of larceny in
the Reserve, was acquitted. On motion of the
United States District Attorney the cases of
William Lane and Edward Abbott were dis
missed, and they We're discharged.
The weekly Butte record., 1862-01-18
Curious Discovery in Ireland.

In the month of July last some ancient regal
ornaments were found by poor countryman.
The circumstance attracted general attention
throughout the country and several parties
expressed an anxiety to obtain the ornaments,
which were of pure gold, and consisted of a
crown and collar An intimation was even
sent through the authorities, under the regula-
tions of treasure trove demanding the orna-
ments, of course at their proper value. They
have since been publicly exhibited in the coz
lection of the Dublin Society, and much admi-
red by those who relish antiquarian researches.
The Messrs. Hynes offered the countryman a
handsome douceur if he would point out where
he found the relics, but this the willy native
knowingly declined to do, no doubt expecting
that other articles Of value might be discover
ed in the same locality. He has, however. al
length divulged the particulars The man re-
sided at a place called Skea, near the celebra-
ted ruins of Clanmacnoise, on the brink of the
Shannon. In the course Of some agricultural
operations, he removed large flag which OPEN
ed the passage 10 spacious cavern, in which
were found the crown and collar, together with
some ancient bronze weapons and several uten-
sils used for culinary purposes. Inc discoverer
OF this singular labyrinth kept it concealed
from the knowledge of any one for consider
able length of time; but at length he has been
induced to show it to very few individuals
under promise of secrecy; and, as he is about
to leave this country for Australia, he intends
for consideration TO lead the way to this SUBJ
terranean chamber evidently the retreat of the
ancient monarchs who reigned in the locality:
The intricacies Of this hidden apartment pos
sess many singular vestiges Of defunct race
1t was, no doubt, at once fortalice and resi-
dence. The hard-pressed ehIeftain and his
followers found 10 its recesses perfect security
and concealment, for if any pursuers had the
temerty to tread the tortuous windings of the
entrance, certain destruction was sure to reach
them ere they reached the apartments several
feet below the surface of what appears to be
limestone crag. Among other relics of bygone
days are ten elaborately ornamented slabs, of
an octagonal form. and bearing long inscrip-
tions in the Ogham character. The discovery
of this wonderful cavern throws much light Oh
the legends of Bryan O'Donoghoe, and to this
means of retreat from his enemies is no doubt
due the story of his compact with the Evil
One, from the consequences Of which the ABB
bot St. keran is said to have released him
Dublin Paper
The weekly Butte record., 1862-01-18
Song Of Hope.

There is hope, radiant hope, that warns the
heart of youth,
Bidding it deem this vale Of tears paradise Of
truth;
1t tells of firm, devoted love, that knows not how
to change
OF faithful and endearing friends, who grow not
cold and strange
bled sea;
Such was the first delusive hope that cast spell
DER me.
There is hope more dazzling still, that glads our
With stirring, busy images, the eager mihd it
cheers;
1t tells of scenes of courty state, and sounds of
The coronal of flashing gems, the wreath of rubbed
bays
Amid earths great and gifted ones it bids Us proud
Such was the second cheating hope that cast spell
DER me.
dies
It dwells upon glorious land beyond the vaulted
skies;
1t bids US lift our ehastened thoughts earth's vani-
ties above
1t bids US to support the loss of human faith and
love
It tells Us of a future life with spirits blest and
free;
Such is my last, best hope-oh, Lord! hope that
rests on thee.
The weekly Butte record., 1862-01-18
NO. II
Episode of Russian History.

The n. Y. Evening Post has the following
interesting episode of Russian history
There was Prince Ivan Antouoyitch,
born in l74o, hall brother Of Peter the
Great He was Emperor a NV years, when
he was deposed and sent TO the South. 4
monk tried to make reaction in his favor,
but was unsuccessful and from SmOensk,
whittier he had FASTENED, the unhappy Ivan,
lately the euyied Emperor Of qnarier of the
globe, was for greater security, carried to
SchluSselberg, and there lodged in a casema,e
of the fortress, the very loop holes of which
were Immediately blocked up. He was never
after brought out into the oren air, and the
only light his eyes met was that of his dungeon
lamp. Yet he was the rightful Emperor of
Russia, and suffered ouly because of the acci-
dent of his birth. The Emperor Peter ILL.,,
aud the EmpresseS Elizabeth aud Calharine
H., both visited him in his prison and though
it is said that Elizabeth went maudlin tears at
his misiortunes and sad condition, yet she was
not sufficiently grieved to release him. Caiha-
rine H. caused it TO be announced that be was
a hopeless IDIOT; yet the people had not for.
gotten him-nor were they altogether satisfied
with the usurpation of his throne. He was
great trouble TO the Expresses, bu. they hard
ly dare to kill him. A young officer of the
fortress, named Mirovitch, at last determined
to make an effort for the release of Ivan. and
persuaded two or three soldiers TO join him.
Ivan's chamber was guarded by eight soldiers.
who at night were surprised and overcome;
but at this juncture iirov chi 5 half dozen ad-
herents became frightened To reassure them,
he drew from bis pocket and read a forged de.
cree of the Senate, recalling Prince Ivan to the
throne, and excluding Catharine on account of
her alleged marriage with a Pole The soldiers
believed him, and they all prepared to batter
down the door, when suddenly it opened from
the inside. Mrovitch looked and saw two
men standing over bloody corpse. The men
were officers in charge of the Prince, and had
received orders to assassinate him, should there
be any attempt made for bis rescue, and the
dead body of the unfortunate Ivan showed how
faithfully they had performed their murderous
commands. Mirovitch at once saw that his
game was over, threw himself on the body Of
Ivan, exelaiming l have missed my aim
have nothing now 10 do but die surrendered
himself to the officers, and was subsequently
beheaded at St. Petersburg. His deluded fol-
lowers were fogged and sent to the Siberian
mines, but the two officers who killed Ivan
were munificently rewarded"
The weekly Butte record., 1862-01-18

A WONDERFUL BIRD-A gentleman on
Gray Eagle Bar has pet hen which is truly
a wonderful specimen of the feathered tribe
1t possesses an extraordinary ear for music,
and whenever the owner of the hen commences
to play upon his violin, his pet Immediately
finds her way to the house, and if playing her
favorte tunes, she will march about the room
keeping as correct time to the music as the
best drilled soldier in the army. She will oc-
casionally stop and beat time to the music with
her bill upon the floor. Bess is moreover
sound upon the Union question" for while
she marches proudly and gracefully to the tune
of Yankee Doodle, she won't bulge peg for
" Dixie. Placer Courier.
The weekly Butte record., 1862-01-18

BAKING is by far the best meth5d Of cooking
potatoes Some think they dry out too much,
that boiling is more economical. This is a
mistake. At least four ounces out of every FIVE
of weight of potatoes are simply water, and
there is no loss of nutriment in drying out these
four ounces of water On The contrary. the
dry, mealy portion left after baking is more
gested than when the moisture is kept in by
boiling.
The weekly Butte record., 1862-01-18
Soul Weary.

Weary of perfidy, weary of wrong,
Weary of hate where love should belong;
Weary of falsehood, weary of strife,
Weary of tenderness struggling for life,
Weary of words that meaningless flow,
Weary of bosoms as cold as the snow;
Weary of waiting in darkness alone,
Weary of decking an empty throne;
Weary of friendships measured by gain,
Weary of longings but fruitful of pain;
Weary of selfshness strengthened by years,
Weary of signing. weary of tears;
Weary of callousness, weary of guile.
Weary of treachery yelled in smile;
Tearfully, fearfully, weary of breath;
Tearlessly, fearleSsly, waiting for death.
The weekly Butte record., 1862-01-18

Results OF TEMPERANCE IN THE ARNY.-In
the English army in India, the proportion of
deaths is almost exactly as one for teetotallers,
two for temperate and four for Incorporate.
The punishments of teetotalers were 33 per
cent; of the temperate So, and of the intempe-
rate 10 per cent. Colonel Sykes, remarking
upon these tables, says that the soldiers should
learn from them the salutory lesson, that where
one teetotaller is cut of. four Incorporate men
lose their lives and in one regimental court
martial where not one teetotal soldier in two
hundred is subject to punishment, 29 intempe-
rate men are punished.
The weekly Butte record., 1862-01-18
The Sea-Shell.

Listen. hark, that distant roar,
Now the ocean sweeps the shore.
In some stormy lndian bay,
Full ten thousand miles away;
o, that distant dying groan.
There some noble ship hath gone,
Now the sallea roar hath died;
Hush'd the storm and smooth the tide
Infant. Try once more the spell
Hark, Is that The thunder peal
No: the wilder, deeper roar,
Tells Of flame, and tells Of gore.
Far beneath the western sun
Is some hsttle lost or won;
Grass shah grew Oh many bier,
Ere of that dark day we hear.
The weekly Butte record., 1862-01-18

LARGE EAGLE.-At Harte's Gulch, Scott
Valley, Sela,hiel Page. lad of nine years,
caught an eagle measuring seven feet from tip
to tip of the wings, and carried it home, the
latter struggling and biting.