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We regret TO learn that there are some
dissensioss among the Union men Of
Holt County. with regard to the County
ticket. They cannot afford to be divided.
They may find it hard work to carry the
County over the traitors. and should for
the present throw aside factions and per.
sonsl ambitions. Capt. r. D. Marklsnd
bad announced himself. some time since.
for the Legislature. He refused to abide
BY the decision Of tho Convention. and
still continues on the track. He thinks
the object in getting up . Convention
was to "skulldug' him of of the track.
We hardly think so. Had the old custom
in Holt, of every man running on his own
hook, been followed. the Union men
would have failed. probably. in elect;ng
q single man. In order to avoid this. it
was necessary to hold Convention. and
for every man to stand by its decition.
Marklsnd furthermore claims that while
he stood at his post during the danger
ous days Of last Summer. Collins. the
nominee for Representative. cut stick and
went to Pixies Teak until the danger
was over. There may be more truth than
poetry in this. MARYLAND, we think, has
stood up to the work through thick and
thin; but we have never heard doubt
expressed as to Collins being unsound on
the Union question. To add to the mis-
fortunes. that good old Union man. ~
Peter Price. says be will not abide by the
decision of the Convention The prob
ability is, that the Se,esh. not having
had fair show in the Convention, will
bolt, and run another ticket.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1862-05-15
MONTEREY, Tenn, Nav III
Corinth not Evacuated,

MONTEREY. Tenn, May 8.
A Reconnaissance to within mile of
the eLemy's entertainments. fully establish.
es the fact that the enemy are there in
forcer furthermore. they will 6ght in their
entrenchments.
The weather is good and the roads are
improving.
Refugees from Memphis. on the 4th, re-
port that the troops are gradually evacu.
ating Fort Wright and going to Corinth.
Beanregari is gathering together all
the forces be can for the impending bat
tie.
A Brownsville (Texas) letter in the
Memphis Appeal. says that Vidourri has
imposed q duty Of one and half cents
on every pound Of cotton shipped into
Mexico. and duty Of rs per cent. on all
goods from Mexico into Texas.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1862-05-15
HcCleIIan,s PreGress-Getfing Near -
Richnonds

HccleIIan,s Presress-Gesaing Near -
New kerr CouRr HoUsE, 10. P. \.
The pursuit Of the rebels BY General
Steneman has been in every respect sue
csssful. His headquarters are now bere.
twenty seven miles from Richmond. while
the advance. composed Of the Eighth H.
linois cavalry. l. Eve miles ahead. The
enemy are in sight. bat gradually falling
back.
The iubabitsnts in nearly every instance
have fed. Il is said the rebels will make
. stand at Bottom Bridge. fifteen miles
from Richmond. and head-wsters Of the
Chickahominy river. Gen. Mcclellan
with the main army is rapidly following
within few miles.
Cumberland. . small town on the Pa
munky river. two and half miles from
here. was destroyed BY the enemy. and is
now occupied by rs.
The rear guard Of the enemy is Long
streets division. consisting Of ten regi-
ments of infantry. two batteries and .
regiment Of cavalry.
There was an engagement yesterday be-
tween our advance and the enemy's rear.
at Slater's Mills. three miles from here.
Four of the rebel cavalry were killed and
a number captured.
Howell Cobb was here last night. but
left this morning.
The retreat has been admirably accom-
plished. they carrying almost everything
with them.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1862-05-15

STEAM CnAckER BAkEaY.-Whils at
St. Joseph. the other day. We called at
the Cracker Bakery Of Henry McDivitt.
who presented us with . box of crackers
of his manufacture, ofvarious kinds. The
establishment is now running on An ex-
tensive scale, turning out large quantity
of crackers daily. Of qrality not to be
surpassed. Merchants, grocsrs. and 9TH
ers dealing in the article. should give
McDivitt trial.
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"rrieadier Gener.l Jennison." !"

''Jennison ought to be . brlgadier,
Sol. Miller to the contrary notwithstand-
ing" So exclaimed the Wyandotte Ga.
zette. in January last, because we express
sed our opinion that Jennison was not fit
for Brigadier. What does the Gazette
think Of its Brigadier now! With q
large regiment, containing some Of the
best men in the West, well mounted and
splendidly equipped. at an enormous ex.
pense to the Government. what have they
done, after being in service for nine
months? Nothing that will render their
names memorable in history. They have
burned houses. turned women and child
rem out in the cold, and Jsyhawked horses;
and that is about the sum total. Whose
fault is IL? Not his mems. for most Of
them sre brave. and were anxious to dis
finguisb themselves on the battle Geld.
Yet. while other troops were facing the
foe, and making for themselves imperish-
able names. this fine regiment has been
lying comparatively idle. not gaining
even the respect of the public-becoming
almost nuisance. instead of q protection
and an honor to the State.
The fault lies with their leader, and
with him alone. He is simply . Jay.
hawker. and nothing else. Put him at a
noble calling. and you take him ont Of
his element. While be was permitted to
remain in Missouri. where horses were
plenty. but no considerable body of the
enemy was to be found. be was extremely
active and intrepid. But at length it was
thought proper to put him to work. and
he was ordered to New Mexico, where q
handful OF brave men were contending
sgainst fearful odds of the enemy, who
were more desperate and brutal than saw
ages. But instead Of obeying with alac-
rity. like true soldier and patriot, be
trumped up some trivial excuse to resign,
and made speech to his men, intimst-
ing that he as going to Jayhawking. and
virtually asking them to desert their conn
try and Join him in the business. The
fact is. he never intended to 6ght. and in
New Mexico plunder is scarce.
We now hear of this man who ''ought
10 be Brigadier." under errest for vio-
lating the FIRST principles which should
govern true soldier-for mutiny and
disobeying orders; and his men are in q
manner demoralized. To be sure. there
is great fuss made over Jennison. and
he is being lionized. But by what class
Of people is this being done? 1t is by
an excitable set who have not gone to
war themselves, but whose great forte in
redTessing imaginary grievances. is en-.
deavoring to excite the masses to moboc-
racy. 1t was this class Of men who at
tempted to rescue Jack Sheppard from
the gallows; and who would have gotten
mp an excitement in favor of John A.
Murrsll or Rinaldo Rinaldini. They al
ways deify sdventurers and outlaws. who.
10 the namsscf Union or liberty, do the
cause more harm than score Of enemies.
Yes, Jennison "ought to be Briga-
dier General r.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1862-05-15
Naval Battle ON the Mississippl-Rebel
Gunboats Defeated.
FLAG Snip BENTON,

ABOVE FoRr PrLLow. May 10.
To GIDEON WELLEs. Secretary Of the
Navy:
The naval engagement for which the
rebels have been preparing took place
this morning.
The rebel feet Of eight iron-clsd gun.
boats. four Of them rams. came up hand
somely. The fight lasted an hour. Two
of the rebel boats were blown up and one
sunk, when the enemy retreated precipi-
lately under the guns Of the fort.
Only two Of our vessels were engaged.
The CINCINNATI sustained some injury
from rams. but will be in lighting con-
dition tomorrow.
Capt. Stembell distinguished himself.
and is seriously wounded.
The Benton ia uninjured.
The re6sl squadron was supposed to be
commanded by Hollins.
(Signed) G. q. DAVIS. Commanding.
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Kansas Bonds.
WAsHINeros. April. %. I8

WASHINGTON, April ~, 1867.
EDrroR DAILY TMEs:-I have had sev.
eral conversations with the Secretary Of
the Interior in regard to the contract
made BY him with the State. by R. s.
Stevens. acting as agent. for the purchase
Of $4,000 Kansas seven per cent bonds.
He says the $50. 900. of bon.,s belonging
to the State. which were deposited in the
Department bat not paid for. shall not be
Withdrawn except BY an agent appointed
in pursuance Of . Law or joint resolution
hereafter passed. 1t was bis wish to %.
cure the whole issue authorized BY the
6rst Legislature. because he .understood
that future issue was prohibited by the
Constitution. aud therefore the contract
was confined to those bonds. and made
to cover ell of them. Bat while he can
not properly pledge himself 10 advance of
the presentation of the question for his Of.
fetal action. he has NO doubt that If the
Legislature shall suthorise new issus Of
bonds 10 make up the balsncs Of The
8l50.O0 be will accept them 10 sxseu-
tion Of the contract: on condition. how.
ever. that the State slIirms and leRalises
the issas and sale Of the ten per cent. ssd
the seven per essI bonds be has already
bought aud paid for.
A. the purposs Of tho Secrstaryy in this
natter 10 Of geoersl interest to the people
Of Kausss. ] have obtained his consent 70
make his staisaeat public.
II ths nsxt Legislature shall think bsst
to ezscots the contract IN flll. The State
will rssiiss a. average Of ssvsnty five csnts
on the dollar % the whole el50 900 Of
ssvse pr cent. bonds. without a6sctine
aay elaio or remedy i may have sgaiast
Sssvsps. TnoMAs EwIso. JR.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1862-05-15

HoAx.-It was reported. on Tuesday
afternoon, that McC Clellan had taken Rich
mond. and considerable shooting was done
in St. Joseph upon the strength OF it.
NBuE the powder was burnt for nothing.
At latest dates, Richmond had not been
taken: and It may Be. that some hard
fighting will have to Be done before the
den of JED. Dsvis is cleaned out.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1862-05-15

2% We ran against Peters. late OF the
Marysville Platform. the other day. down
the creek. He has purchased the Paler-
mo Leader Office, and ia abopt starting .
paper at Marysville. in opposition to the
Union.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1862-05-15
The Battle 1t Williamsburx.

WILLIAMSBURG Va, May B.
Details Of the engagement on Monday
are so voluminous and generally incor-
rect that It will be necessary 10 wait for the
Official Report. which is being prepared.
For distance Of ten miles beyond this
point. the road is lined with army wsg-
ons left BY the retresting enemy.
1t 10 reported that the main body of the
enemy has crossed james River. 1t 10
the opinion Of military men that they
have made their last stand in Virgins.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1862-05-15

~ Farmers are becoming apprehen-
sive that we will have another drought,
similar to that of two years ago. Early
in the Spring there was too much rain,
but for over q month past we have had
none at all and the crops are beginning
to suffer. If the clerk Of the weather
don't attend to this soon. be must be i'm.
peached.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1862-05-15
Skirmish Near Corinth.
CAIRo, May IL.

CAIRO, May III.
The news from Pittsburg Landing to
Saturday noon state that reconnaissance
Of four companies of Illinois cavalry fell
into a rebel ambuscade on Thursday.
A deserter who has since arrived says
the rebel loss was 80 killed and woun-
ded.
On Friday . superior force attacked
Gen. Painc's division on the left wing;
an engagement lasting one hour ensued. i.
when the rebels, having had reinforce
ments. Gen. Paine retired to Pennington.
Our loss is stated to be $50 killed. woun.
ded and missing.
MONTEREY. Tenn, May IL.
A deserter from Louis,ana Regiment
in the fight on Friday. inst arrived, states
that the rebel force making the attack
on our left wing on Friday night. was
35. 900 strong with 80 pieces Of artillery.
under Bragg. Van Dorm. Hsrdee and
Price. Their object being to overwhelm
and drive our left wing into the river.
Their loss in officers and men is verv
heavy ours ~ far As ascertained is 80
killed and 70 wounded. All quiet in
front.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1862-05-15

0a. Sigsl uesstly rsesived On iptins-
ton thss some Of biz eouatrynss wers
deusoss Of eostribstisg toward . tssei.
-moe'sI fes he bsas6t His reply sss,
enss It his coaatsymsa vsss dssirous Of
dong eonsthias thss wenld b spprsc;s-
Ted By him. they eoold do nothiss uoss
1ttsae o sppgeyriaas thsn te raiso soms
y 80 @ 80 100 Sos IL nss6t q IL
sa0jl6os of 0oUGn vo2usAnruu.s -, -.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1862-05-15
~ It Is said that the Missouri Stat

~ It Is said that the Missouri State
Convention. which will shortly, meet will
diafrsncbise traitors. After hanging. it
is about the only way to prevent the Se-
ces6 from carrying the State; but it will
be "sad blow" to the prospects Of Major
Bruce. and Union" office-seekers Of that
stripe.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1862-05-15

E In q list of sick and wounded
soldiers recently arrived at Louisville. we
notice the following names belonging to
Company E. 18th Missouri Regiment !:
s. johnson. George Burnett, John Say
lor. Chas. Van Ausdsl. Thomas Button.
Harrison Saylor. s. johnson died on the
steamer, before arriving at Louisville.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1862-05-15

~ While firing minute guns at St.
Joseph. on Sunday. for the death Of Gen.
Smith, in Tennessee. man had his arm
blown of by premature discharge. caus-
ed BY . defect in the cannon.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1862-05-15
Old Abe Invade. the sssaered soiI.~

Old Abe Invades the ssSacred SoiI.s
BALrIxoRE. May IL.
The boat from Old Point states that
our troops crossed to the Virginia shore
on Friday night whilst the Rip Raps
shelled Sewsll's Point The landing wss
made at Willoughby's Point. point Sc
lected BY President Lincoln the previous
day. He was among the 6rst who step.
ped ashore.
The rebels fed at the advance Of our
troops. and at last sdvices Gen. Weber
was within few miles Of Norfolk.
The Merrimsc has remained all day of
Craney Island.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1862-05-15

A STRAw.-A large piece Of pummics
stone was found floating down the river,
last week. and was taken out at this place.
Il not this an item for the believers in
gold on the bead waters of the Missouri
and its tributaries ? Pummics stone ~
produced by volcanic eruptions. which
must have taken place at some period on
the eastern slope Of the Rocky Mountains.
Scientific men contend that the gold both
in California and near the mountains. was
cast out of the earth BY volcanoes. and
thence scattered over the country BY
washing and otherwise. The question
then arises: Nay not gold be found at
the place whore this pummice stone came
from?
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1862-05-15
From New Orleans.

WAsHroroN. Mays 8.
A bearer Of dispatches from Commo-
dore Farragut. at New Orleans, arrived
with dates to the 29th. The Commodore
is taking every means to secure the ocsn.
patton of the forts along the coast. BY
Buffers forces.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1862-05-15

q ~ We learn that Morris Lewis, who
was employed in this Office when we COM
menced the publication Of the Chief. Eve
years ago, is q Lieutenant in Secesh
company in Arkansas. Don't believe he
will be killed during the war. He is too
"ornery." Besides, he is such consum-
mate liar, that person could not believe
he was dead If be would swear to it!
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1862-05-15

PErERsoNs' CouNTERFEIT DETEoToR
for May l is already issued. with its usu-
al contents, indispensable in the counting
room and on the store counter. It is no
longer necessary to recommend the Coun-
tertea Deteetor. Every prudent man
subscribes for it as naturally as he seeks in
demnity against FIRE by insuring. or pro.
lection from midnight robbers in bars
and locks. The May number is even
more than usually complete.
The price is. for the Notify. One Dol.
lar year, or Semi. Monthly, Two Dollars
year.
The semi-Monthly number is the most
desirable, as each subscriber has the ad-
vantage Of getting descriptions Of Ne0
Counterfeit Notes Tvo Weeks in advanes
Of the monthly subscribers.
Subscriptions may commence with any
month. Terms. always cash in. advance.
All letters must be addressed to
T. B. PETERSON l. BROTHERS,
No. 306 Chestnut st., Philadelphia.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1862-05-15

r. Friday. the 18th. (to-morow.)
is the day set BY JED. Davis for the
Southsrners to. pray for good luck. In
the midit Of their troubles. they cannot
overcome their disposition to blasphsme.
The probabilities are strong thst they
will have to pray running.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1862-05-15

! 81 If you caught fellow stealing
your cows. what would you do with him?
Make him succumb. fsuek EN-.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1862-05-15

s ~ The ssls Of lands for delinquent
taxes in this County. commenced on the
9th inst. but in consequence Of the dull
ness in bidding. the Treasurer adjourned
the sales for several months-until Sep
tembsr. We believe. Delinquents still
have time to save their property. toseth-
or With some costs.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1862-05-15
Pacific Rril Road.
WAsmNoroN. May 10.

WAsHNoroN. May 10.
Specials to New York papers:
The Senate committee on the Pacific
R. R. Bill agreed yesterday to report
House Bill without amendment. and nrge
it's passage. The Bill seems generally
acceptable.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1862-05-15

~ The Conservative says that Speer.
Of the Lawrence Republican. is going to
preach at Fort Scott. We didn't know
spesr ever preached. although we have
frequently heard him recite favorits text
-16th-chapter Of Mark. last two words
Of the 10th verse "Be damned"
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1862-05-15

The Troy MEET1Na.-The meeting at
Troy, the proceedings Of which We pub.
lished last week, was gotten up, as we
understood. expressly to adopt measures
to suppress j Jsybawking and horse-thieving.
A long string Of resolutions were adopt
ed, having reference to traitors who have
been bsnished from the County, and only
touched upon Jsyhawking in . single
brief resolution. towards the last. Now.
everything they say about the Union and
traitors suits us exactly; but will not the
whole be regarded by Jayhawkers - Q
sly intimation that they may ''pitch in
occasionslly7 As the resolution reads,
Jayhawking must be suppressed along
with treason. Arc we to infer that Jay
hawking is to be permitted as long as the
war lasts 1t looks so to us.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1862-05-15
Abost tie NavaI DatsIe.
FoaTlEss MounoE,

Foar1Ess MosaoE, May Q.
During the Naval scsion yesterday. the
6ag-staf on 6swall's Point was thrice
shot sway. OF . large number Of shots
6rsd By The enemy. not one took effect.
The rebels could b distinctly sssn car
rying OF The desd snd wouaded.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1862-05-15

~ The editor Of the Atchison Union
thinks We want the public to know that
We are noticed BY him. We were psvsr
ambitious to let the public know that ws
were befouled by q skunk.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1862-05-15

z ~ We learn that . warehouse at
Doniphan. belonging to Adam Brsnser.
was burned. on Sunday night destroying
. large quantity Of hemp. corn. wheat,
and other articles. e
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1862-05-15
TO TAX PAYERS.

We have large snosst Il DoniPhan and
Brown ounty Warrants, which ws will dispose
Of At the current market price. Rersoas having
Taxes 10 pay In the sbove Cesnties, win savs
money BY using the Warrants.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1862-05-15
Vote Of Thanks.

WAsHINGT0N. May 10.
The House yeaterday passed . rpsolu.
tion rendering Mcclellan sincere thanks
for the display of those high military
qualities. which secured important results
with bot little loss of human life.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1862-05-15
Oar Tara Nov.
WAslIuoroH. Nav q.

Minister Adams bas made . demand
on the English Government for the rsturu
Of the British ship Emile st. Perris. cap
tursd while attempting to rus the bloc
ksde. but afterwards recaptursd BY her
crew. while on the way to Philsdelphis,
and taken to Liverpool.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1862-05-15
r. The Indians had . b.ll.plsv a,

. r. The Indians had ball-play mp
on the Reservation. on Sunday. Jim
Whitswater. on the occasion. ives hand.
somely dressed in bresch-clout; Little
To-hs sportsd an elegant suit Of black
paint; and Ki-ks appeared in the taste
ful costume of bow and arrow,
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1862-05-15

~ The worn-out lands In the Cotton
States arc about to b reclaimed. Gen.
Price hes gone down there.
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Interesting - Niggers.

.WAonuofoN. Nay 10.
The bill to educate black childrsa ID
the District Of Columbia. and abolish the
black code. psaaed the Senate. BY % to Z.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1862-05-15
The Aesrinac Blown Up.

The Aesrinac Blown Up.
FoRr Mos.oE. May IL.
To p. H. Watson. Assistass Secretary Of
War:
The Merrimac was blow up BY the reb.
els about 5 o'clock this morning.
The Monitor. Nangatuek and gunbosts
have gone towards Norfolk.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1862-05-15

~ The writer Of numerous letters
from Washington. Orpheus O. Kerr. is .
banker in Lsavsavorth. Of the firm Of
Scott & Kerr.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1862-09-05
St. Csoilia's ACADEMY.

The new, elegant, and spacious build
ings, recently erected for the aecomTo-
dation Of the Dominican Sisters aud tdeir
pupils, is now In such forward state as
to warrant their opening on Monday next
The Academy is situated in The most
beautiful and healthy locality around
Nashville, being built on high ground,
about mile and half from the Capitol,
and commanding an extensive view Of
all the surrounding country, The main
building is about 40 by 100 feet in the
clear, three stories high, Of elegant archi-
lecture, and is surrounded by play
grounds, gardens, orchards, pasture, &c,
all wei enclosed. Although within easy
distance Of the city, the inmates are be-
yond the annoyances Of its turmoil and
hustle. To this add The benefit Of the
experience and example Of the good Sis
ters, educated expressly as conductors Of
female education, and the parent has all
that can be desired to secure every ae-
complishment for their daughters. Foil
particulars will be found 10 the adger-
tisement in another column.