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Growth of a Race.

The Cincinnati Gazette in an article on
"The Growth of the Negro Race in Amer
lea" has the following statistics in relation
to the subject:
We suppose the negro race in America to
be nearly af follows:
In the United States, 1850 900
In Brazil, 1000 600
In Spanish West Indies, 1900 900
In British West Indies, l,O00, 900
In other West India Islands, 100000
In Central America and Mexico, 1.500OOO
In South American States, 100000
The population of the two Americas is
now about seventy millions. Thus, one
fifth part of the population of the Americas
are now Of the negro race. The fewest are
in British North America, and the largest
proportion in the West Indies There they
are overwhelming, and in the islands of
Hayti, Jamaica. and others, have the con.
troll. In our last article on this subject we
showed what is now proved beyond doubt,
that the negroes in Jamaica and other is
lands have not only become as self support
ing as whites; not only have made them
selves neat and comfortable homes, but have
done what Southern politicians pronounced
impossible, and made the test of success;
they have increased the exports Of sugar
and cotee. In one word, the success of me-
gro emancipation is complete =
The following is the growth of the Afri.
can race in the United States:
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1862-02-27

u The detachment of cavalry that went up
TO the Solomon to attend to the Pawnees return
cd last Friday, reporting " nary Injun." Sorry
they didn't have chance to clean them out.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1862-02-27

No. Commodore Foote is distinguished
for his devotion to his principles Is , con.
sistent Christian and total abstairer from
interesting drinks. just before leaving
for the seat of war on the Western waters,
he took an active part in religious move
mcnts. AL honor to his name!
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Y>HE ABOVE NAMED EMIL C. HOOPER
Il will take notice that the plaintiff above
named, James Streeter, on the Goth of Febru-
airy. in the year of our Lord, 1862, filed his
petition in this action, the object and prayer of
which is to recover judgment against said
defendant for the sum of two hundred dollars,
due on certain promissory note, dated July
23d. $50. together with interest on said amount
at the rate of twenty per cent per annum from
the 23d day of July, 1860. and further to fore-
close certain deed of mortgage, executed by
said defendant to this plaintiff, dated July 90,
1860. conveying to said plaintiff, the following
described land, lying and situate in the county
of Marshall, and State of Kansas, TO wit: the
south east quarter of section twelve, in town
ship two. south of range six. east of the sixth
principal meridian in Kansas said lands hav-
ing been conveyed to secure the payment OF said
note. and said petition further prays that said
lands be sold to pay said note, and said defeo-
dant is further notified that unless he
demur or answer said petition on or before the
10th day Of April, in the year OF our Lord.
1852. said petition will be taken as true, and
Judgement and decree rendered accordingly.
j. D BRUMBAUGH, PITTS Atty.
February Goth. 1862 n1SGt.
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JUNCTION, THURSDAY, FEB. 81. 1862.
Function City Post Office.

Junction City Post Office.
ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES OF THE NAIL.
Leayenworth, Atchison, and Eastern-Arives
and departs daily.
Marysvilie and Northern--Arrives Thursday
eP. NJ. Departs Monday, 6 A. NJ.
Council Grove and Southern--Arrives Monday
8P. NJ. Departs Monday, 6 A. NJ.
Wabaunsee and Topeka "A Arrives Tuesday,
SPIN. Departs Monday, 6 A. NJ.
Solomon City and Western-Arrives Tuesday,
p. NJ. Departs Wednesday, GA. NJ.
Office open from A. NJ to P. N. Sunday,
8 to 9 A. NJ, and to 6 z. NJ.
S. NJ. STRICKLER, P. n.
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@ i T Y
DR. UG STOR e. ,

II. HILL, Proprietor.
WASHINGTON STREET, JUNCTION CITY.
DESPECTFULLY CALLS THE ATTEN.
IL ton of the public to his large and we'll
selected stock of
Drugs and Chemicals,
PAINTS, DYE STUFFS, OILS, PERFUM.
cry, SC. &c.
Having largely increased his stock of late, he
feels confident Of satisfying every one who has
anything in his line. as his assortment is not
surpassed west of the Missouri River. He is
also Agent for, and has large stock Of popu
lar Patent Medicines Of the day. A very fine
stock Of pure WINES aud LIQUORS for med
icinal purposes only.
d. Prescriptions carefully prepared, and all
orders promptly attended to
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1862-02-27

From THE PLAISs.-A gentleman passed through
town last week from the plains, having stood
heroically the ordeal of an interview" with a
band of our :" red brethren" of the Kiowa nation
The result of the interview" was that the "white
brother" came off minus everything he had, in
Guiding seventy dollars in money. BY some
unaccountable freak of nature, the Chief returned
twenty dollars of the money, and promised to
return the remainder in the morning; but by
another peculiarly peculiar freak of nature came
in the night and stole his horse. Whether they
accomplished these tricks by means Of the bur
glarious instruments furnished by Government
we did not learn.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1862-02-27

y, The name Frauds" has been suggested
by the Conservative a proper cognomen for
Kansans. Rather an inelegant, but well merited
name
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Fire I! Fire /!

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Fire Fire!
Who that has ever seen the prairie on
fire does not ut once see the danger OF
Junction from this source? A spark may
ignite the dry grass, and strong wind may
spread the flame with such violence that no
number Of men can arrest its progress our
water is very scanty. Past dangers should
admonish US to look out for the future.
But what can be done? will venture a
suggestion. Let some Of the streets around
the city, at the proper time. be ploughed.
In the following spring, let these streets be
seeded down with clover or some kind Of
tame grass. Tame grasses and clover do
not burn like prairie grass-they continue
green until late in the season. And beside,
late in the fall the cattle would feed them
down so closely that there would be bu:
little left to burn.
Let all farmers also inclose their houses
and barns with wide belt of tame grass or
clover. Thus l think they will be secure
against FIRE. Then they can look on with
much pleasure as the fame annually passes
around them. Prevention is better than
cure. A little timely prccaution may save
q large amount of property. Who will
move in this matter? If any man has a
better suggestion than mine, let us have it.
One thing more: Would it not be right,
in some way, to give a premium to those
persons who shall erect stone or brick
instead of wood buildings, for the simple
reason that the former are much less liable
to fire than the latter! W.T..
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u We see by the Lcayenworth papers that a
Democratic daily is to appear in that city, under
the auspices of Adams d briggs. We wish the
institution abundant success pecuniarily. We
served our apprenticeship with briggs, and there
fore lake special interest in him we are sorry
to see the pertnaeity with which he sticks to the
besides being one of the best printers in the West
and is deserving of success.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1862-02-27

U Major Adams. Paymastcr United States
Volunteers, has paid out, in the State of Kansas,
$l75, 900, and has some few green backs" vet
left, which he proposes distributing among the
Kansas troops. Where is it? there's "nary
green" up this way
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1862-02-27

1--WE were mistaken in our last issue in re.
gard to the time of the sitting Of the Court We
stated it to be the second Monday in March
We should have said the first. Next week is
therefore court week, and stirring tires may be
expected.
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CITY FACTS AND FANCIES.

u Alex. Thompson will start for Leavenworth
Wednesday or Thursday of next week. Persons
wishing to have freight hauled from the river,
can leave their orders at w. K. Bartlett's
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1862-02-27

a. We have received poetical production Of
some lady friend-our non-attention to it must
he attributed to our disinclinaton to violate that
most sacred of newspaper rules. requiring re-
sponsible name. We hope We may have the
name, and pardon for not complying.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1862-02-27

u The State of Kansas is now under Martial
Law. The suppression of Jayhawking necessi-
tated this move, and the salutary effects already
visible is but more evidence of the clear fore
sightedness of Major General Hunter.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1862-02-27


QuEY-What progress in morality and de-
cency can be made when women will dance
with men while intoxicated, and otherwise
encourage drunkenness? We allude to every
ball that has come off in our neighbOrhood, ex-
cepting the military ball given at Fort Riley
the other evening, where We know the utmost
decorum to have been preserved, the guard-house
being in order for the reception Of those who
exhibited signs Of yielding to "tanglefoot' not
withstanding it was conducted by SOLDIERS" as
our bon ton have been wont to say, with an
inexpressible twitching Of disgust Of the nasal
organ If the women would take the same pains
in preserving sobriety as did the managers Of
the ball at the Fort, we might hope for a
better state of society. If females would use the
power they possess over man it would in ninty
nine cases out of hundred sober the most hope
less case of social drinker; on the contrary
by their silent Endorsement (for such association
with them is they speed them on the broad
road to He'll! We allude to these things in the
spirit of kindness, and trust that what We have
said will be received in the same spirit.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1862-02-27

GooD.-A correspondent of the Conservative y
writing from Montgomerys regiment, says that
by the whipping at the cannon of Eli Bradley
of Mound City, for selling whisky to the soldiers
1t was done by order Of the Colonel. Verdict
served him right. Col. Montgomery is our man
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1862-02-27

u! An Agricultural Association for this county
was formed last Saturday under circumstances
which augurs we'll for its success We hope
every farmer in the county will unite himself
with the Association, and lend his influence
towards furtherine its objects. 1t will meet next
Saturday at 2 P. NJ and will be addressed by the
President, Mr. Montague. See proceedings else
where.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1862-02-27

BE- The most iniquitous act of that
embodiment of iniquity, Charles Robinson,
is the displacement of the gallant Lieuten-
ant Colonel Blair of the Second Regiment,
who led that corps at Wilson's Greek, after
the disabling of Colonel Mitchell. This
sets Major Cloud back, whereas he should
have been advanced. The Times aptly
remarks that, Promotions in Kansas go
backward or forward agreeably to the whim-
steal pleasure of c. Robinson, Governor, y
and asks what bonus he received for the
commission. O. A. Bassett is lis successor.
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James Streeter,

James Streeter, State of Kansas,
Va. Second Judicial District
Robert Henry, In the Second Judicial
Sussn Henry. District for Marshall
Caroline Wateison. County.
TINE above named Robert Henry and Suean
Henry will take notice that the plaintiff
above named, James Streeter, on the 18th day
of February, A. D. 1852, filed his petition in
this action, the object and prayer of which 10
70 recover Judgment against said defendants
FOR the sum of one hundred dollars due on o
certain prom;sory note, dated July 2lth, 1860,
together with interest on said amount at the
rate of twenty per cent per annpm from the
oath day Of July, 1860; and further. to fore
close q certain deed Of mortgage, executed by
said defendants to this plaintiff, dated July
9th, 1860, conveying to said plaintiff the fol-
lowing described land: Lying and situate in
the County If Marshall, and state Of Kansas,
to.vit: the south half Of the so0th-west quar-.
ter of section thirty one (3l) il township num-
| her three fS) south Of range number seven y
| east OF the sixth principal meridian in Kansas.
| Said lands hsyiug bean 90 conveyed 70 secure
| the pavment of said note. And said petition
further prays that said lands be sold to pay
| .a,d note: and the interest Of said Caroline
Waterson, defendant, be forever barred in said
lands: and said defendants are further notified
that unless they demur or answer said petition
! on or before the 10th day Of April, 1862, eaid
petition will be taken IS true, and Judgment
and decree rendered accordingly. 80 x
J.. ID. BRUMBAUGH, Pits Atty.
| February lS, 1862 alS6t-
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1862-02-27

TOBACCO CULTuRE.-The attention Of our farm
ers having been called to the feasibility of raising
Tobacco in this section, in a late number of the
Union, a number propose to engage in the enter
prise the coming season. They think, however,
that the wind will be barrier to its successful
cultivation. Although this is an objection, it
can be easily obviated by planting near timber,
or under the shelter of bluff. There is scarcely
q farm in this part Of the country but what has
a spot of ground sheltered by either bluff or
timber large enough for all the Tobacco that one
man will want to attend to. Mr.. Jonas Willard,
of the Republican Valley, raised some as fine
Tobacco as We have ever seen in the Eastern
market 1t was grown on the east side Of q body
Of timber, and did not suffer from the winds in
the least. As it is necessary to SOW the seed
early farmers should procure seed Immediately.
We shall endeavor in our next issue to give the
proper mode of planting and cultivation.
TIM MILITARY BML-The grandest soiree in
the history Of Western Kansas came off at Fort
Riley last Tuesday evening, the 25th inst, under
the auspices Of Company l, Capt Clarkes) Sixth
Regiment Kansas Volunteers. 1t vas q complies
success, and did honor to the getters up The
room was splendidly decorated with American
flags, military ACCOMPLISHMENTS, and various em.
bsems of the Company's devotion to the princi
pies which they have sworn to sustain. which
were also emblematized by happy and appro
pirate devices; while the vast throng that in
termingled beneath the brilliant chandeliers
indulging in the nazes of the Tcpsichorean art
was a pratical illustration of the freedom OF ou
institutions. Over six hundred persons were IL
attendance, and four hundred and fifty PArtici
pated in the dance-it is needless to cay how
manye did justice to the supper, wherein some
body's culinary abilities were well displayed
The .pleasure-goers Of Western Kansas are salts
fed with Company !.
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THE srrRrorrroos.-Mes.rs. Kent 4 Purinptop.

THE Recommendations Kent 4 Purington' 3
exhibition came off last Monday night, agreeably
to publication, and had favorable house In
judging of the merits and dement's Of the affair,
We can scarcely make sufficient allowance for the
many difficulties which they had to encounter
in its preparation, the cmbarrassments attend.
ing their first exhibition, rather experiment, as
it really was. What they had advertised was
there and the artistic elegance of the representa-.
tons placed beyond doubt; but owing to some
misapplication of the light or probably the con.
tractedness of the Hall, the pictures were not
brought forth as wildly as was anticipated.
Sufficient evidence, however, appeared to satisfy
all that there existed some defect, which can
doubtless be remedied by experience, and more
thorough acquaintance with the management
of the apparatus and light The singing by Mrs.
KENT was admirable, considering the density Of
the air in the Hall, which was almost suffocating,
owing to the crowded house. The music she
brought out Of the sea-shell was really rich
novelty, and demonstrated her high reputation
as vocalist and musician. Kent showed him
self at home, and the unanimous verdict of the
audience that he understood perfectly the
business of entertaining the people. He" brought
down" the house several times with his comic
songs and side-sp itting stories; and his witty
illusions to several local incidents were appro-
pirate and well relished jokes. Altogether it was
a rich treat, and We hope the people Of Kansas,
wherever the Stereopticon may be exhibited. will
make it point to it, for it is both interesting
and instructive.
p. S.-The exhibition which they gave at the
Fort last night was a complete success, and gave
universal satisfaction. The difficulty was in the
lenses, which has been remedied, and the highest
anticipations have been realized
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1862-02-27

State Of Kansas, Second Judicial District
James streeter' In the Second District
as Court for
Emil G. Hoofer. Marshall County.
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Common Pleas-General Term.


Before Hon. Judges Daily, Brady and Hilton.
MAY 19.-Ida W. Norris VS.. Third Avenue Railroad
Company. Judgment an1rmsd. with cotss.
Tho Mayor, no., Of New York VS.. Third Avenue Rail-
road Company. (s2 cases) Judgments affirmed, with
costs.
Polly Hunt, Administrative, &C., Isaac N. Singer
Judgment afnrmsd, with costs adU Ht
Lsvi A. Fuller Va. John B. Wells, &c. Judgment
affirmed, with costs. H&
Nathaniel B. Frost Vs. Eugene Ferris. Judgment
affirmed with costs. q
Frederick y. Belts vs.. Sherlock Holman. Same vs.
same. Judgments affirmed, with costs.
with costs.
Augustus Howe, &C., Vs. Van Rensselaer, Terry. Judg-
ment affirmed, with costs
Joseph Solomon Henry Nedig Judgment reversed,
new trial ordered; costs TO abide event
Eugene W. johnson vs.. Charles smith, Judgment 70.
versed
Mary Imbert w. Thomas W. Marshall. Motion for leave
10 60 TO Court Of Appeals denied.
The Mayor VS.. Thomas Fitzgerald. Judgment a..
nrmed.
James D. Torrsy W. Thomas c. Fields. Judgment al.
Arned.
Charles Knox W.. +. 7. Mott Judgment affirmed.
Michasi Kelly James Fstrich. Judgment AZ
Armed.
stillman r. Randolph VS.. Geo. 3. Flint Order AZ.
Grmed, with $40 costs.
BENZ Tilson, Jr., vs. Russell sturgis Judgment az.
Grmed.
sidney H. Stuart VS.. julius G. sahengcr. Order az.
nrmod, with $40 costs.
hrmed.
The Mayor, &C., w. August sibberns. Judgment ar
Armed
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at So so and prime at 50 rs a$9 87K Beef was
bbs. S12 so $13 for plain mess, and at $14 SO
$14 S7H for extra Beef hams were more quiet. Cut
meats in fair demand at unchanged prices the sales
and at &C. 5hc. for hams Bacon was In moderate de-
mand. with sales Of 200 boxes retrimmed short
1000 packages at 7xc. shc. New yellow
State butter, good to choice, was at 16c. 17c.,
and white do. at l4c &c.,. Ohio was heavy and nom
nal except for best qualities Cheese quote, good to
choice old State At shc. &C., and new do. At INC.
&c.
RICE was steady, while sales were limited and quota
tions nominal.
SuGARs-The market was less active, while prices
were steady. The sales embraced about 525 hhds. .,
part SIC The remainder consisted of Cubas includ
ing fair to prime refining goods at 7c 7ac and good
to prime grocery grades At 7Zo q SXc. e1
WHsKEY.-The market was some nrmor and more &C.
tive with sales Of 200 bbs at CSC. 23c. for State
and at 231ac. 24Hc. for Western.
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Of and for New York with cargo OF fruit
s1ts and came ashore on the beach last might
Board Of UnderwriIers.)
from surinam for Boston with cargo Of sugar and moss
sna I S
Ar s sa., IL s +. isa SEQ
butte 10 US %
cations by acts Of Kindness which show warm and manly
psrtare from Kingston a that he number
% as
as OF ten GAYS up IN tas nar n, Of
sers al Port Prince, Hayu But, sir we bad counted
without our host or at least without our cstain 10 the sa
the Of the oncersa being given up TO the bene-
iortr found ourselves most happily dsapponei For this
as well as for careful and o.
the ship by day and by night render you our sincere
thanks With our warm regards accept heaIe! wishes
for your future welfare and our hopes that fortune may
John King New York Or Campbell Marriott, An.
drew Scott Jamaica; VIM Lloyd Hayti DR. II Ferris New
STEAMSHIP PLASracEKEr, AT SEA.
NOT but express place pleasure Of. resep.
Which 10 we bave been placed during the
q the crowded Of the vessel has
r he go e% sP "
ship
We have simply done our duty and accept thanks for
want ABEL BEARD Master.
TO Messrs King Dr. Campbell Manioti VIM Lloyd.
DR. Z II Ferris Andrew Scott, ind others.
Or BOARD BRIG Lucy DARLING,,
Orr BARSKGAT. May IL 1852
We the Undersigned passengers per Lucy Darling from
Nassau Mp bound for New York. DESTROYS OF expressing
qualification for the many and all kind attentions
us during wage, do hereby return
thanks the genemanly commander Capt Souper
parting with him wish that the same treatment may always
y and considerably manifested towards during this voy
And take pleasure in recommending the brig Lucy
lers on this route Heath wealth and their lot
Coleman John Kelly, Maxcy, G Brown John Ryan, John
PJenkns Mrs Emily F Smith, Mrs g Hazard, Miss Fan
ME Hazard, A Langmuir, Jr, Mrs Plat.
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harbors Of New York Boston, Baltimore Charleston Savan
each Of those PORTS