The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1862-07-26

Eve miles from the city. The troops are
out, and there is great excitement.
Miscellaneous News.
| The Kentucky Raid--July 18th and
18th great excitement existed in Cincinnati
and in Kentucky opposite that city, in anti.
cipation of a raid from Morgau's band Of
rebel guerillas. The utmost CONSERVATION
prevailed. The people were organized and
ready to receive them, and the greatest
rigor Of martial law enforced. They did
not come, however. and thus vanishes
another of the proposed rebel raids on Free
soil. The guerillas are doing great damage
in Kentucky. The country for miles
around Cynthinia is reported to be swarm
ing with Morgan's men. They carry of
all the horses that come within their reach,
and forage upon the people indiscriminately
They have bad considerable of skirmish
at Cynthinia, in which Morgan's losses
greatly exceeded ours, although the most
of Lieut.. Col. Landrum's command we're
captured.
From Ner Orleans-General Shipley
has received the appointment as Military
Governor of Louisiana. Rcverdy johnson
had arrived. Two young ladies of New
Orleans had presented the 10th Connecticut
with L. S. flag. Arrivals had induced
General Butler to reduce the price of -four
to S24 per barrel. 1t had reached S3S and
$40. George Crippell having been recog-
nized By Lord Lyons as British Consul, and
apologized to General Butler for offensive
expressions in letter, and had been &C
knowledged by Butler as the representative
of Great Britain. Arms, &c, for FIVE
Louisiana regiments had arrived in New
Orleans, and organization had commenced
with prospects of success. A rebel camp at
Amite Bridge had been broken up, and
several prisoners taken. The bombardment
of Galveston has not commenced.
From Tickstuy.-The work on the
canal is progressing. with 500 negroes work
ing on it. The Vicksburg Dispatch, of the
4th says that the bombardment is tremen-
dous and unceasing. 1t is estimated that
the Federals fred 800 shot aud she'll.
Our loss so far is six killed and one wound.
ed. The inhabitants have taken refuge in
the woods. Should the invaders land We
will drive them back at the point of the
bayonet. Vicksburg cannot be taken, so
they say.
From 4rkansas.-A special from Mem
pbis says the 200 Of Col. Fitch's command
had an engagement with the rebels, num-
bering 450, on the morning of the 9th.
The Federal loss was % killed and wound
ed. The rebels lost 81 killed and wounded.
In another engagement, on the night of the
l'h, Colonel Fitch captured all the enemy's
camp equippage and provisions. Both
lights are said to have taken place within
ten miles of Duvalrs Bluff, where large
force is said to be stationed. Hon. John
S. Phelps has been appointed Military
Governor of Arkansas With full powers
The purpose is to assist the loyal people
to re-establish the Government there in
accordance with the Constitution.
From Aen,phis.-General Grant has
issued an order requiring tie families of
all yersons connected with the Confederate |
army or Government to leave the city With |
in i've days, or take oath that they have not |
and will not furnish information to the |
enemy. This sweeping order is in conse-
quence OF constant communication between |
persons in the rebel army and their friends
here, and has caused considerable excite
ment.
From Virginia-Fears are entertained
that We soon shall have trouble in conse-
quence Of the threatening appearance of
matters at Winchester. The stores and
other valuables Of the army have been
safely removed here By way Of the Potomac
and Winchester railroad. There seems to
be general impression here that Winches-
ter will be the scene Of fierce battle be-
tore week. It is rumored that Jackson
With oae-half OF the large army which be
'ook to Ricbmood 80 suddenly, has returned
md been reinforced by the numerous gas-
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