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The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1862-07-19

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The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1862-07-19

of Dickinson County at that place, offer the
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The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1862-07-19
Attachment Notice.
VIM. II. Mackey, Pl'f Before G.. F. Cor
Geo. E. Dummer. DIT Peace for Davis

The said defendant win take notice that the
said Justice Of the Peace Issued an order Of
attachment in the above action on the 2Sth day
of June, .. d. 1862, for the sum Of $500, and
that your property has been attached for said
sum and that the trial Of said action is set for
the Goth day Of August . d. 18S2at 2 o'clock.
P. NJ, at which time you are notified to appear.
WILLIAM II. MACKEY.
3. r. PKxKIxs, Attorney for Plaintiff. p3S3t
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1862-07-19
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From the Celebrated Mandatory of George
A. Prince s. Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
$4,000
Of Princes Melodeons have been finished and
are now in use.
p1s The First Premium has uniformly teen
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tied in competition with others.
Randolph journal. [volume] (Winchester, Indiana) 1862-1862, 1862-07-11

There is quite an excitement in several
Of the counties of this Congressional Dis
trict i'm regard to the Convention propOs-
ed to be held at Cambridge City next
August. There is a certain clique in the
District who are determined 10 nominate
b. q Convention, knowing we'll whom tho
people would select if left to them. We
DO not consider the action Of these mon
binding in the least, and shall not act in
accordance with their programme. unless
II suits va. What authority these men
had to meet IS miles from their several
counties and act for the people in this man
ncr H. rather difficult To- see. There is
something rotten IN Denmark. II already
etinketh, and. If not much mistaken, we
distinguish Judge K'lgore in the mix
They are afraid to leave il TO the people,
every effort being made to defeat this
plan.
There are nor, and ccnnof BE-. any obicc-
tions 10 a popular rote. ~ any hOne.t man.
Why not let the voters decide this qUes-
tion themselves, and take il out OF the
hands Of politicians. Objections have
been urged that the nomination in Wayne
and Randolph vas not fairly made. How
unfair7 Were not Mr.. Julian's opponents
invited 60 trot out their man At the April
election. and defeat him if they could -
IL vas ma fault ofhis that there was no
opposition to him In that election.
The CRY all tie time IL for harmony.
Can THE cad be secured in any better
manner chan by having all the candidates
propose their names TO the people and let
them make their nomination. thea In oc.
tober quietly deposit their ballots for the
man Of thsir choice Those Who pursue
= dMcrent coarse will be responsible for
the var they are s%tirrinc Up in or midst
In tic mesrtime le, the p-opis watch thst
they are not swiuiled out Of their right
By ~ily polticians.
Randolph journal. [volume] (Winchester, Indiana) 1862-1862, 1862-07-11

three-fourths of its busisness is
done on the credit system. This
has been done TO so great an ex-
tent that over a thousand dollars
are now owing 10 the Journal,
some of which ought to have
been paid long ago. To avoid
this in the future we have con-
cluded 10 cut down the price of
the paper TO ONE DOLLAR per
gear, ifPaid in Advance, or one
dollar and fifty cents ON time,
which brings it within the pos
sibility of every one TO take it.
We are determined TO make a
live papcr-lct our friends
throughout the county encourage
and help Us, by getting new sub
scribe7s and paying up their old
bills.
Randolph journal. [volume] (Winchester, Indiana) 1862-1862, 1862-07-11


The Governor has again made
a call for IL Regiments of Infant
~ and 6 batteries of Arti llery.-
One Regiment IL 70 be raised IN
every Congressional District.
The ono from the fifth is. TO rem
devious at Richmond, Ind. The
quota for Randolph is about 200
men.
Let these be raised immedi-
atcly as they will. Randolph
county is never behind and will
never under any circumstances
be chrgrined by the fact tn
any man from within her bord-
ers was ever drafted. Come
out, young mer, and figh, foryour
country, never dying honors
await you.
Randolph journal. [volume] (Winchester, Indiana) 1862-1862, 1862-07-11
The Result Of the Battles of Rich
mOnd.

mond.
After ten days Of suspense In waiting
for the particulars Of the six days fight
before Richmond, we perhaps have the
KEY which lets as into the results OF these
terrible engagements which have never
had their equals on the American Cont.
nent. Thirty thousand men an! horses
Law weltering In their blood. A fearful
loss 20 contemplate, Ones heart bleeds
20 let his mind rest for a single moment
upon the carnage Of this great battle.--
There Is excitement and a certain kind Of
pleasure in contemplating charge upon
an enemy but visit the field when the
smoke has cleared away,-when passion
and rage have ceased to burn in the bo-
SONS Of the wounded. see their wounds
and hear their screams. and YOU will be-
hold a picture 20 make the hardest heart
weep; and when all this suffering accom-
pitches nothing IL is still worse.
There need DC no DENYING the fact our
forces were repulsed IN front Of Richmond
with the loss Of 10000 Of our best sol
diers and IN immense amount Of commits
sarv stores. amounting 10 enough, the
Richmond Examiner claims, 70 feed the
whole rebe' army three months. Our bows
fought well. but were outuumbcred in ev-
cry instance, and met With a courage la
every respect equal 20 their own.
From rebel papers II is learned that
Stonewall Jackson brought into the field
$4,000 men. 5000 Of whom were killel
md wounded. They stood ,hc deadly fire
Of our men with a courage worth n better
cause. Al our sick and wounded. the
former amounting to l,o00. were taken
nv the enemy. Two Generals also fell
into their hands; Int we have in return 4
Colonies. ? Lieut.. Colonels. and 6 Majors.
The rebels claim to have taken 10000
prisoners, which. Of course. is m ever
estimate. But what have We ganed1
Mcclellan has changed his base of ope-
railons TO the james river, where his ar
my j. under the protection Of the iron
mouted sunboats. and the advance unon
Richmond will he made in connection
with them Tho swamps Of the Chicka-
hominy were also doing their work more
cflectuallv than the encmv. Our troops
are now free from their deadly peisons
and in a heaithful locality,--in no danger
Of having Their supplies cut % as IN the
ease Of Stuart's raid near White House.
Since we are masters &c tho watcrs. army
stores can come ria Fortress Monroe up
the James river.
In all probability the position Of the
army IS bitter than before but whv this
position was not taken at first, and $4,000
lives saved and the chagrin Of defeat
avoided. is n question not easily settled
Later news is still more encouraging.
Randolph journal. [volume] (Winchester, Indiana) 1862-1862, 1862-07-11


We commend TO the careful
perusal and earnest consideration
Of every loyal voter in this Con-
gresSional District, the article,
headed, RE Election OF Mem
hers Of Congress-" from the Ma
tional Republican, which will
be found on the third page of
this paper. Having given it a
proper Examination ask yourself
the question, "Can | vote for a
nan wh) is better acquainted
with the workings ofthe present
Administration, enc who has
served his constituents better in
being true to his country in this
its hour of peril, or one who will
more ably represent us in the
next Congress, than the present
incumbent ?"
Randolph journal. [volume] (Winchester, Indiana) 1862-1862, 1862-07-11
SPicELAsp, Henry Co.
New Department.

The Commissary Generals Department
Of this State has been reorganized, and
an office opened in the State Capitol
building, under the charge of Col. a.
Stone. Commissary General.
This Department is TO look after the
welfare and cessities Of sick and disa
bled Indiana soldiers, etc.
Randolph journal. [volume] (Winchester, Indiana) 1862-1862, 1862-07-11
The Popular Vote system being
Adopted.

"Little Union has decided 10 nomi-
nate candidates for County and Congress.
siona' offices by ballot; the vote 10 be ia
ken on the third Saturday In August. II
was also resolved by the Convention which
made this decision. that IN case the other
counties Of the District deciic upon n
Congressional Delegate Convention. this
vote shall operatc ls instructions 70 the
Delegates from the several townships.
Thus three Counties Of the District. Ran
dolph, Wayne and Union. In accordance
with the practice heretofore. have resolv-
ed in favor ~ this mode Of making uomi-
nations. We have not the least doubt
hut that Henry and Delaware will. ere
long. adopt the same system; and, in fact.
the whole District, If the wishes Of the
people are consulted.
Randolph journal. [volume] (Winchester, Indiana) 1862-1862, 1862-07-11
To D~eli1quents.

We propose to all persons now
in arrears on subscription to the
JOURNAL, that if they come for
ward immedi ately and settle said
a~rrearagcs, and subscribe for
for another year, by paying in
advance, they can have our pa.
per at one doiler n year, instead
of Sl,bO as heretofore. Those
falling to comply with this prop
osit;cn may expectto be charged
At our former rates. i"n[
Randolph journal. [volume] (Winchester, Indiana) 1862-1862, 1862-07-11

The public installation of Off
GERS of the /. o. O. +. came of
last evening n week. |, was a
very niceahair. The order i'm Win
chester is hourishihg finely. as il
should. There are many rea-
sons why every young man, par
ticularly, should connect himself
with Odd Fellowship.
Randolph journal. [volume] (Winchester, Indiana) 1862-1862, 1862-07-11

Since writing the above. Henry county
has held n Union Convention. Cthe pro-
ceedings of which will he found IN another
column ~ which y was resolved 70 nom
inato candidates for County and Concres
sional Offices. hy ballot, on the second
Monday in August next. Let the ball
roll on.
Randolph journal. [volume] (Winchester, Indiana) 1862-1862, 1862-07-11


We send the present number of
the JOURNAL 10 many throughout
the county who are not subscrib-
ers, hoping that after n careful
examination, they will send MS
their names, and use their inHu
ence in obtaining a circulation
for il in their neighborhoods.
Give MS your patronage, friends,
and we will in return give you a
paper every way worthy OF the
support OF the public.
This is not a fair specimen of
what we intend TO make the
JOURNAL, as we shall spare Meth
er expense nor labor to render it
a welcome historic every family
and second to 10 other county
paper in the State.
Randolph journal. [volume] (Winchester, Indiana) 1862-1862, 1862-07-11
Our New Dress.

lOIln VI ohi Papc' nus hhoee''"'g
changed since It's last visit. We
Introduce 1t in It's new dress, hop
ing that it may be even a more
welcome visitor that heretofore.
OF one thing We are certain
the paper will be much neater
and shall be a live institution.
OF course, il can no; be expect
cd that a county town can posi-
bly, furnish q paper 10 vie with
those published in tie Eastern
cities, with their thousands Of
subscribers, and CORE spondents
in every division of the army.
These are so patronized by adj
verlisements and by Government
that the paper a be given to
the subscribers at the cost of the
material alone, depending on the
other income for the margin Of
profits.
But in County papers this Is
impossible, consequently the
price of them has
been kept up apparently high.
ShlI, Notwithstanding the fact
that city papers furnish more
reading matter, yet they cannot
supply the place of a county
press. Home enterprises need
i,s influence, and would not live
unless it possessed this medium
through which to inform the pub
lie Of their intentions. Then IT
giyes life and vigor to the town
and cor-,T paper
located, showing mat ali Is not
vst dead, bat that there IS still
life and enterprise there. a
County seat without a newspaper
would be like a violin with out
strings. Those of enterprise who
ave been in the habit OF taking
their home paper will appreciate
"a worth. not perhaps on account
cf i.s able discussion OF any
topic, but because it brings them
INTO more intimate contact with
,ac interest of their fellow citi-
ems Through itpolitical physi-
clans may more easily feel the
pulse OF tie county and watch
the diagnosis and prosnosis OF
any political movements. Such
men can also express their views
20 the people as readily and a
grea, deal more effectually than
cosla possibly be done by visit
ing ever, crossrood in the county
Il il particularly the interest OF
every class 20 support we'll their
hone paper, remembering that
the more patronage IT receives
,hc more interesting 1t can he
made. There l. but very little
money III Publishing a paper
waen the country is flooded with
dailies, bu, while other papers
nave become embarrassed and
To-, half their absorption, the
circulation Of the Journal he's
Increased fci, oue hundred in the
last three months. with a fine
prospect Tor the future, II It's
irieads will onlv work.
Heretofore, the greai idicuity
has been ~ dciss a credit busi
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-04-11
From Gen. Burnside's Expedition.

We copy from the New York Post the follow
ing particulars in regard to matters in Gen.
Burnside's department
g The rebel army had not Lcen fully concen
trated, according to the statements which were
received, principally from our scouts. Rumors
Of an intended attack confirm reports which We
have previously received The Federal force
according to our information, await The coming
OF tLe rebels with con!ileDc3. The spirit Of
the soldiers is excellent, and the result of the
DattIe, which they evidently expect, is not cues.
TONED. ihc rWhelm!ng success Of cur
troops III Ghelr conflicts III HOauoke Island and
Ne"Gern bas led them 10 regard a battle with
the chlyalry NliAout uhe slightest apprehension.
lie common remark among the volunteers, u.s.
IS" are yeady-let them come" 1t is under
stood shat Gen. Burnside believes thu6 the rebci
intend to attack him and that he ~ makingam
pie preparations To hold his position.
The Union forces IT Be&u!uro ere under com
man1 ot Gen. Reno. Preparations for Smelling
out the rebels at EorL Macon were making, bat
uudor adverse circumstances, as our troops had
been Obliged to work on their lnucanch.len,s
while standing III mud up to their knees. They
were progressing, iayorab!y, however.
y regular ferry has been established at New
bern 1T the point where the railroad bridge was
burned, and the steamer Eagle is employed az a
ierry-bout.
a fairs at al the points which have been cap
tured by our iurces are regarded as IN ~ favora-
bic condition; and there is little proba oility
that Gen. Burnside will be materially crippled
by any operations the rebels Can undertake.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-04-11
lOur War Correspondence. !
From Florida.

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, March IT, 1862.
Gen. Wright and myself came down here
from Fernandlna yesterday. Our troops with
the gunboats arrived the 18th. Col. Wnippe.
with 600 OF the New Hampshire Regiment, has
been in possession OF the town since. Jackson
vile Is one Of the most beautiful towns [ have
seen in the South. IL contains fine streets with
substantial houses blocks of stores and ware
houses, wharves, &C., and it has all the appear
ance OF thriving New England town. The
place Is situated Oh the st. Jvhts River, about
thirty miles from the mouth. Most of the en-.
terprslng and leading men are from the North.
Our gunboats were Two days off the mouth of
The river sounding to get over the bar. The
night they entered the river the rebels commenced
burning the town seven OF tho large lumber
mills, ii houe that cost $50 ,C00 and several
stores and private dwellings that belonged to
men formerly from the North, whom they sur-
pected OF being friendly 10 US, were destroyed.
The order to burn the property was from Gen.
Iraplerrc, commander of the rebel forces. As
our boaIs came up the river the citizens raised
white flags, aud those that remained IN the place
were frantic with Joy to be once more under the
protection of the Stars and Stripes. The rebels
gave out that they were going to burn up the
entire place the next night, and no doubt would
have carried out their purpose if our gunboats
had not come up.
The house where we stop is magnificent and
belonged t" Col. j. p Sanderson, one of the
most influential and rabid secessionists in Flor-
da, and, am sorry to say, native of Vermont.
He came to Florida some twenty-five years ago
US teacher, Obtaining about one hundred mig
gers by managing to marry two daughters of q
Mr.. Horner. HIS second wife and family are
now in New York City. Next to Senator Yu.
lee. suppose he is the most influential man in
Florida. lie was elected to the Convention as a
Union man from st. Johns County, but as soon
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-04-11
Official War Bulletin.

WASHINGTON, Ap.i! O. 1862 Orders giving
thanks for the great victories over the rebels
and traitors:
Ordered iirst--.that at the meridian OF the
Sunday next alter the receipt Of this order, at
the head OF every regilucnt IN the armies Of the
United States, there Shall be offered by ts
Chaplain prayer, giving thanks TO the Lord OF
Hosts for the recent manifestations of his power
in the overthrow OF the rebels and traitors, and
invoking the continuation OF his aid in the de-
livery OF this nation, by the arms OF the patri-
otto soldiers. from the horrors of treason rebel.
lion and civil war.
Second-tbat the thanks and congratulations
81 the War Department are rendered to Major
General Haileck ior the signal ability and sue
CESS that have distinguished all military opera
| tions of his department, and for the spirit and
courage manifested by the army under ms com.
mand, under every hardship and against every
odds in attacking, pursuing and destroying the
enemy, wherever he could be found.
rhlrd-That the thanks Of the Depart ent
are also given 30 Generals Curtis and Sigel and
the officers aud soldiers OF their command for
gallantry at the bloody battle of Pea Ridge, and
to Major Generals Grant and Buell. and their
forces for the glorious repalse Of Beauregard at
Pittsbargh, in Tennessee, and to Major General
Pope and his officers and soldiers for the bravery
and skill displayedn their operations against
the rebels intrenched at Island No. 10 in the
Mississippi river. The daring courage, digent
prosecu ton. persistent valor and military achieve
mcnts are unsurpassed.
Fourth.-That there shall this day be /. sd
Lutte OF one hundred guns from the United States
Arsenal at Washington, in honor Of these great
victories.
(Signed) Il. NJ. STANTON,
Secretary of War.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-04-11
GREEN MOUNTAIN FREEMAN APRIL H. 1862.

| as the Convention met, he introduced the Sc
cession ordinance and carried Florida out of the
! Union | met another Vermonter here-a Mr.
Robinson. The rebels burned fine store, filled
with goods, of his, aid said they would burn his
house the next day, and also murder his family
assure you it did me good to see so many loyal
men Us met here. They drew up memorial
aud twenty four of the most substantial citizens
signed it and present ted it to Gen. Wright, asking
linn to occupy the place, and stating that their
only safety was IN our troops renainln- ,an" 1T we
should leave, the balance of the town would be
burned and themselves murdered by the rebels
They were all ready to take the oath Of allegi-
glance to the Government of the United States,
and SAID that nothing but a reign of terror has
prevailed there for some time. Women and
children were frie htened, and anything the rebel
army wanted they took without paying for it.
The Governor Of Florida said in public speech,
after the rebels run from jacksonville, that ev-
cry one that did not follow them but remained
on the ST. Johns River ought to be shot and
then property destroyed. 1t was not the inlen
ton OF the General to leave any troops there
when the Regiment was sent down, but under
the circumstances he could not withdraw The
troops. and part of our force will remain there
We had delig tful excursion going down and
back. and made some friends who will not soon
forget us. Our troops also occupy St. Angus
tine. Foul-6f1bs OF the people there are Union.
| do MT believe we snail have d chance TO fight in
Florida. The rebels run whenever We go after
them. We hear glorious news from the North,
ami think the war will be finished up by the
Attn OF July.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-04-11

refusing A PARDON The Presidents pardon
ior Rev. Gro. Gordon, now in jail at Cleveland
Was handed to him on Saturday. The pardon
states that Gordon was legally convicted of vic
iating the fugitive slave law, but owing TO hi,
piety, learning and reverend calling, and the
Tact that he Sufficiently punished, he is uncon.
dltionally pardoned. When this document wa .
taken t. Gordon he said he would take the sinh,
Ject under advisement. lie declared that Il
the matter was pressed, he should absolutely
decline. Gordon objects to the clause in The
pardon, stating that he was legally convicted
DC. lie declares that the conviction was lila
gal, and has ever insisted that his friends sbonld
SO hold. And SO the matter rests, Gordon 20
naming in jail, where he will probably STAY un-
til his term expires.