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The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1862-05-29
OUR NAIL FACILITIES.

The Post Office Department invites pro-
posals for carrying the mails from this
place to Pawnee Fork, there to connect
with the Santa Fe mail from Council Grove.
The object of this move is to test the rela-
tive advantages Of the two routes, with the
view Of permanently awarding the contract
to the road presenting the best facilities for
the speedy transit of the mails. For the
result We have no fears, as the route from
the Missouri river to Pawnee Fork BY way
Junction and Salina is much shorter than
BY the old Santa Fe road, as has been fully
demonstrated.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1862-05-29
For the Cnaon
THR KANSAS VALLEY.

1t has always been customary in the
frontier States of the Union for the the
settlers to extol the merits of the particular
section in which they happen to reside. It
is natural for the people of a new country
to desire to create favorable impression
abroad concerning the inducements offered
to immigrants. 1t is frequently the case
that the descriptions of country that meets
the eyes OF Eastern people, are drawn more
from the imagination than from existing
facts. So true is this, that emigrants in
search of homes in the Western country.
avoid as if by instinct, those localities that
are lauded the highest. Happily for the
Kansas Valley and the vallies Of the Smoky
Hill and Republican rivers the praise be-
slowed upon them is substantiated and
founded upon fact; and the results of this
salutary method of obtaining settlers is
plainly perceptible upon the growth and
prosperity of the vallies referred to.
The country west and northwest from
Fort Riley is undoubtedly the garden of
Kansas. The great Smoky Hill river
drains scope Of country unsurpassed any,
where in the West in point of agricultural
resources. Stretching far back towards the
Rocky Mountains, this river is fed from
never failing fountains, and its waters "a
they flow eastward diffuse life and beauty
over millions Of acres of land a. desirable as
any that eyer sun shone upon. For distance
of fifty miles back from the mouth of this
river, may be seen aourisbing towns, the
fruits of an energetic civilization; while
still farther back the buffalo quenches his
thirst in its waters, and the camp fire of the
red man CLEANS upon its swift-moving bos-
ON. The time cannot be far distant when
the valley of the Smoky Hill will be one
of the most populous portions of the State.
The Republican river, in every respect
the compeer of the Smoky, also presents
attractions that cannot escape the eye of the
home-seeking emigrant. The soil of the
Republican valley is unequalled in point of
fertility by any other portion Of Kansas,
while Nature has bestowed her facilities for
the rapid improvement Of the country with
a lavish hand.
The confluence of the Smoky and Re-
publican rivers in Davis county renders the
county IN an agricultural point, one OF the
most important in the State. As stock
raising county, Davis has 40 rival in Kan
sas. The uplands afford large range bet
ter adapted to grazing than any other
purpose. Clothed for nearly nine months
of the year with nutricious grasses, and
watered by numerous springs, these high
lands contain the elements Of wealth that
can easily and quickly be brought to bear
upon the prosperity of the county. All
that is wanted at the present time is
market, and that want will soon be supplied
by the Union Pacific Railroad. Then will
the resources Of this unparalleled Country
be fully developed. Then will the Kansas
Valley TEEN with thriving population.
Then will the monuments of wealth and
magnifcence spring up On every side. and
the genius Of civilization will joyously turn
her eyes towards the Pacific. *.*
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1862-05-29
GENERAL BLUNT.

1t is really pleasing to witness the slow
but sure manner in which General BLUNT
is rebutting the sarcasm and bitter invective
hurled at him by the Kansas press at the
time of his appointment. From the Con-
seruative down we believe the press of the
State as a general thing are discovering
those administrative and soldierly qualities
which characterize him, and which obtained
for him the position. New life and vigor
has been infused into the military affairs of
the State; particularly is this the case re-
speciing kidnapping-the papers no longer
TEEN with accounts Of these outrages. The
Generals past history is beginning to come
to light. From the earlist period in the
history of Kansas, he has always appeared
as bold, brave, strong, clear, unfincbing
friend to freedom. A correspondent of the
Chicago Tribune relates several instances
of his caree. last summer, wherein he cx--
hibited daring intrepidity, accomplishing
in each instance what his superior officers
deemed impossible. To him is ascribed, BY
this correspondent, the honor Of having
saved Kansas form the incursions Of the
rebel hordes under Price. The same writer
says that time will demonstrate the wisdom
of the President in putting in command of
this Department the man best qualified for
the position.
We are truly glad to witness the mag
unanimous spirit exhibited BY the press at
large in coming to his aid, and acknowledg-
ing his fitness for the position.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1862-05-29

w While in New York they say NAV
be seen the ominous placards !" to let"
every business house in this part of the
West is wanted" and new ones are being
built. Never, perhaps, since our city was
located, have We experienced more pros.
porous season. Dwelling houses are at
high premium, and " board wanted" for.
families is the prevalent cry.-Lear. Times,
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1862-05-29
THE FUTURE OF THE WEST.

AS time rolls on the prospects brighten.
The passage of the Homestead Bill, the
most gratifying aspect the Pacific Railroad
question are assuming, is awakening this
distant portion of the Far West from its
leshargy, and instilling confidence into our
people. The Homestead Bill is now law
of the land; its provisions we have as yet
not seen. But the great object sought by
it is to secure Homes for the Homeless
This we regard as the greatest victory the
North has obtained. It dedicates forever
the unocupied public domain to Freedom
1t insures the speedy settlement of our own
State, and the boundless prairies west of US,
by hard-working honest farmers, and does
away with the merciless prey of .he land
shark. 1t will also, as Senator Pomeroy
remarks, produce more revenue for the
Government than any present or prospective
sale of public lands.
This truly great measure has been agi-
tated in Congress for upwards of twenty
years, and has always met with persistent
and determined opposition from the South.
But thanks to secession, it has triumphed,
and the wilderness will soon be made "to
blossom as the rose." The vote on its
passage was 33 yeas to 6 nays. Every
Republican in the Senate voted for it, az
also did Messrs Henderson and Wilson of
Missouri, Kennedy of Maryland, McDougal
of California, and Wright of Indiana. The
nays we're from Delaware, West Virginia,
and Kentucky. Messrs. Thompson of New
Jersey, Rice of Minnesota, Latham of Cali
fornia, Nesmith and Stark of Oregon, were
absent or withheld their votes.
Take in connection with this the almost
certainty of the passage Of the Pacific Rail
road Bill now before Con yress, what an
Empire will exist here in a few years! The
inducements held out by this country to
the cmigrants Of the Old World as we'll as
Of the Eastern States, are unparalleled,
and will bring to us millions of good citizens.
Further, by the time of the completion of
this Railroad, we believe that what is now
the West will hold the balance of power in
the Government, and be the centre, com.
mcrcially, and otherwise, as 1t is geograph-
cally.
To our own immediate locality the result
of the present legislation in Congress is of
the utmost importance. The passage of the
Railroad Bill now before that body, recog-
nizing as it does the great Kansas Valley
route, the one intended by Nature, will in
a few years make our valley TEEN with
people, and with the capacity then offered
in developing our resources, the wealth of
this section will be unsurpassed on the
continent. The Bill requires the company
to finish the first one hundred miles of the
road within two years from its passage,
which will bring it almost to Fort Riley.
Take courage, settlers!
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1862-05-29

~ Colonel Cloud, of the Tenth Kansas
is stopping al the Michigan House, Leav-
enworth. The ColonePs regiment, says the
Times, 10 becoming one of the most popular
in the service. II win probably be de-
tailed for the Southern expedition.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1862-05-29

@- The Fugitive Slave Law does not
extend to the District of Columbia. Mem.
bers of the Cabinet and Senate, whose legal
knowledge is Of the FIRST order, agree in this.
The Semi-weekly Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1862-1864, 1862-10-24
Office Semi-Week:y News, !
SHREVEPORT, La,
Fr5doy, October "a, 1862.

Chattanooga, Oct 19-The Rebel
has the following dispatch dated La
vorne II: All is uncertainty. l
believe the Yankees are leaving
Nashville. In addition to above
l am satisfied something is going
on. Letters from Bragg's army to
our friends in Nashville say B"ell's
army is the worst whipped and
worst cut up army Of the war.
victory.
Mobile, 1s-A dispatch to the Ad.
and Register, dated Charleston 18th,
say there are indications OF activity
off this coast. Boats from the block
aders have been detected in sounding
the harbor entrance. Two. Yankee
gunboats destroyed a battery vester-
day that was being erected below
Georgctown.
Harod> burg. Ky, lS-Bragg's LIST
Kentucky pitched battle was on the
9th at Perryville. The enemy had
been following him from Barastown
in force, and threatened Frankfort
Wither's division was sent forward
to support Kirby Smith. while Gems.
Cheatham, Buckner and Anderson
were counter marched to give battle
to the enemy in the rear. Our line
of battle was formed on the right end
left of the Pike, commanding the on
" accessible route, and the fight
opened with artillery at +, a. ~
Bragg and Staff reached the ground
at 9 O'Clock; at l o'clock d DISPOSE
sion was shown for fight. Our right
awaited in force. Chsatham and
Bnckne,r were posted tn meet it. 4.
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Wanted Immediately.
49, 1T Me !Shrercport ~
0s Foundry.

5000 we'll seasoned oak boards three feet
long.
100 cords post oak for frewood split.
Fire lex any a:noun-, however small.
All the z cd old east iron that can he
gathered up OH the plantations or else
where.
The above are wanted immedistely for
the manuta. turc of n,dnanCe for our own
defense-ca>h will be paid on delivery.
Also. wanted to h!e :, negro !aborers
by the r.onth.
Any person having the abilityand energetic
engage in any branch "f manufacture in this
vicinity that viii re { benefit to the country
and army in particular. such Us Fire Arms,
Saltpetre, Powder, Cloth, Shoes, Hats,
&c, will meet with every assistance that
the present condition Of the country will
admit, by applying to the undersigned.
r. W. JONES,
oct24.tf Shreveport Foundry.
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Straycd or Stolen.

TROM the Pasture of the subscriber %
L miles from Shreveport on the night of the
9TH inst, SEVEN MULES; six of which
b: sndt d c S on the left shoulder. One
Il black mare mule three years old. one a
bay mare mule, three years old: one sorrei
horse mule, three years old; one dark iron
gray mare mule; one black horse mule and
one ciay-bank horse mule. all of the same
age: one old mule with -lit in one ear
and has but one eye-this mule does not
belong to me. Said mules were purchased
of Carriers Brigade, and may be making
their wayto Texas.
A liberal reward will be paid for their
confinement or delivery to me at Shreveport
La. Any Information OF said mules will
be thankfully received. Address
oct2i-tf A. w. MARSHALL.
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Notice.

DY virtue of authority vested in me,
ID have appointed the following named
persons. to receive cotton subscribed to the
'.produce ioan,' and to purci. ase and receive
cotton FOR account OF the Government, in ex-
change tcl it's : per cent. Bonds: Mr.. j..
C. Elstner of Shreveport for the Parishes of
Cuddo and BoSsicr: Mr.. jas. W. Howard.
of Maustie d, for the Parish Of DeSoto.
ULCER LACVE,
Shreveport. sept. %, '62.ln Agent {. S.
Southwestern, Csddo Gazette aud Bossier
Banner please copy.
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Federal OfAcial Report Of the Per.
ryvil;e Battle.
PERRYv1LLE, KY. via Bardstown }

Oct. 10, 1862.
To Maj Gen. Halleck Commander-in-Chief
/ have already advised You of the
movements of the army under my
command from Louisville. More or
less skirmishing has occurred daily
with the enemy's cavalry. Since
then it was supposed the enemy
would give battle at Bardstown. My
troops reached that point on the 4th
inst, driving out the enemy's rear
guard Of cavalry and artillery. The
main body retired toward Springfield.
whittier the pursuit was continued.
We sent corps under Gen. Gilbert
on the direct road from Springfield to
Perryville, who arrived on the 7th
within two miles of the town, where
the enemy was found to be in force.
The left column, under Gen. Nc
Cook. came up OH the Knoxville road
about ten O'Clock yesterday, the 9Th
inst. 1t was ordered into position to
attack, ana strong reconnaissance d.
rected. AT four o'clock received n
request from Gen. McCook for REIN
torcements, and learned that the left
had been severely engaged for sever
al hours, and that the right and left
Of that corps were being turned and
severely pressed.
Reinforcements were Immediately
sent forward from the center. Orders
We're also sent for the right column
under General Crittenden which was
advancing by the Lebanon road. to
push forward and attack the enemy's
left but it was impossible for it to
get into position to secure any deci-
sive result The action continued till
dark. Some fighting also occurred in
the center. The enemy w:s every
where repulsed, but moi without some
msmentary advantage on the left.
The several corps were put in posi-
ton during the night. and moved at
six o'clock this morning. Some skir-
mishing occurred with the enemy's
rear guard. The main body had fallen
back in the direction Of Harrodshurg
l have no accurate report Of our loss.
1t is probably pretty heavy, includ-
ing valuable oMcers-Generals Jack
son and Terrell. regret to say they
are among the killed.
ID. c.. BUELL..
Major-G General Commanding.
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Office Of Chief Engineer,
Southern Pacific Il. r. COMPANY.

Marshal, Terds, Sept. 30, 1862.
q EALED proposals viii be received. al
- this Office, until the 18th o.: October
next, for cross-tics delivered on the line 0!
railroad be weeu Jonesville. Texas, ana
Shreveport, La. And tor the laying at
Track. on the portion of the road unfin-
i>hed. between the same points. (about 2:
n,ilcs) sealed proposals will be received,
until he 3Oth of October next. Specitica-
tons tor cross-ties and tack laying can be
seen at this Office Z. A. BLANCH,
Chief Engineer Southern Pacific Il. K. Co.
The Southwestern will please copy.
Oct3-td
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For Sale.
Notice.

HNHE creditors Of the succession OF c. c..
J. Neal, deceased. are notified to present
their claims to A. b. Levissce. my attorney
in all matters Of said succession.
The debtors Of said succession arc olso no.
tilted TO come forward and pay up without
delay. JOSEPHINE ". SETH.
oct21-4t Adm n:seraSst,
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STRAY ed.

EVROM tho undersigned on the 10th inst
Il four miles from Wares Mill, in the.
direction of shreveport: paint PONY
about six years old; branded on the left
hip with the letter G..
A iibela; reward will be paid for his de-
livery to me ut Simns' Stab.e in ShIeve'
port La. L. II. WALPOLE.
Oct24-2t
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$50 Reward.

- Runaway from the undersigned
ON the 4th inst, in the neighbol hood
Of Kingston. De Soto Par sh,
5 LRLlNG, q nulatto msz, aged about
AZ years: about I've feet eight inches high ;
weighs about 200 pounds slow spoken ;
is bytrade q Blacksmith. For the past5 years
he has been working at his trade at Keachi
La. We will give $50 for his apprehension
and delivery to AS, or $25, if lodged in Jail
where We can get him.
Z. Il Il. JACOBS,
Oct.lO Shreveport, Ia.
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Gunsnliths Wanted.

GUmS11l1th0 w 0nted.
WYE want 80 or 40 GUNSMITHS inn
w mediately, to Fill Government con-
tract for the State Of Texas, for 5000 guns
TO work in the
New Gun Factory
of Short, Biscoe e. Co.. Tyler, Texas. The
most liberal wages will be paid for good
aur2G-2m SHORT, B1sCOE g. co.
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For Sale.

At JONES Fol NDRY, Bar Iron.
n Cas-, and Blister Steel, Hardware. Cut
lery, Tools, Files, &c, Copperas, Alum,
Saltpetre. &c. Sept. 16-tf.
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Major-General Commanding.

The Virginia salt works up to the
goth ult. had made 10000 bushels Of
salt, averaging from GOO to 700 bush
els per day, with the prospect Of an
early increase. The Georgia manu-
featuring company were progressing
with energy. In a short time they
will be able to make 800 bushels per
day, it is hoped more.
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Oct.lO-tf

M HALF BARRELS (15-
L w gallons) iron bound a @1
81 each. -
so Whole Barrels. iron bound. "a So
each Has on hand we'll seasoned stock
for making GO Pork or Beef Barrels,
1900 Flour or Sugar"
1000 Is
And is fully prepared to contract to make
up the same at the shortest notice. The
attention Of purchasers is called to the
sane.
The work fully guaranteed.
A. SHAFENER.u
Shrecroo,f [rsober 17-6m
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The SfMi.WEEklY NEWS
Il puLI,xAed ercry Tuesday and Fri
day Morning.
ONCE, ON Texas street,
ILoee Spring, near the Mayors office
TER NJ 8:
Per Annum, lin Advance,) $500
Six Months, IS :" 2.5O
T.ree IS IS IS l.jO

Persons sending MS remittances will be
good enough to send no other paper money
than Louisiana Safe or Confederate Notes,
Shreveport hi. ,s, and Texas Treasury War
rants. Other money sent will be returned.
:y-WEELY-S., Weekly and Semi
Weekly to one nd. ess. - pc, year.
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ASH New York, destroyed the ex-
tensive salt works at Bluffton.
Two gunboats shelled rebel bat
terry at Cranton's Bluff, on Savannah
river.
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Application.
State Of Lox.stand, Parish IF Caddo
-lOkh judicial District Court.
NOTICE is hereby given that Ass Odom
~ has this day filed in the Clerks Office
his Petition, praying TO be appointed Adj
ministrator Of the Succession OF u. j. Odom
deceased, and if opposition be not made
thereto within ten days. his prayer will be
granted.
Given at Office this 18th day Of October,
A. ID. 1862. A. L. NERSHON.
oct2l-2t Deputy Clerk.
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Oct24.tf
PUBLIC MEETING.

The citizens Of the Red River par
ishes of North Louisiana are invited
to attend public meeting, to be held
at Shreveport, on Saturday the LIST
day Of November, for the purpose of
consulting together upon the most
feasible plan of organizing defensss
for our district, and Of aiding our
country generally. Ali that We have
is at stake. Let the response be
equal to the danger that threatens US
B. l.. Hodge. r. White,
w. A. Lacy, VIM. Ball.
Il. j. Looney, J. A. McRady
A. B. Levisee, f. =. Austin
r. G. Cummings, N. WATSON,
Il. III. Morris, f. Gates,
John Wal erS, D. j. Elder.
John Howell, NE. Wright,
G.. NJ. Calhoun, II. A. Drew.
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Cotton Cards.
TUST received, also Brides. and for sale
d by COURrADE & BRO
Oct yl-2t On tho I.evee.
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The Cairo Stare mo,ke'.-The
principal demand, says Chicago pa
per, was for use in northern and CEN
trai counties, and Chicago. Small lots
changed hands at the following rates:
Likely wenches, tor house servants
So to $3.50 per head common field
hands, $3.50 to 1915 per head good
farm hands, So to $3.50; do warrent-
ed sound, 1915. The demand for
house servants was quite brisk, and
the low figures ruling We're attributed
chiefly to the fact that about all those
Offering for house servants were in
fact field hands.
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FROM HELENA.-The St. Louis
Republican,, ofthe 9th, has dispatch
dated the Sth, which says there are
movements at Helena betokening an
immediate advance in some direction
but whether on Vicksburg or Little
Rock is not permitted to transpire.
That it will be an important move
ment, and come quickly, is indicated
by the publication of a recent order
there forbidding the movement Of CT
VILLAINS in that direction. Gen. Steele
had returned.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1862-06-25

cr.lt. and 10 t.ys end we are willing TO give
the Administration al needtul support
Resolred. That we are averse to taxa
ton for the purpose of colonization or
emancipation of the negroes-
R,ssoly,o1, That the lavish and dishonest
expenditure of money, calls loudly for a
change of rulers. and the restoration OF the
reins OF Government To the hands OF more
faithful public servants
Resol,,eR. That we pledge ourselves TO a
firm and unwavering support OF 1.-The
ticket. the whole ticket, and nothing
but the ticket"
The following gentlemen were appoint
ed a County Commit &c for the ensuing
year:
J. X HITE Of Johnstuwn Chairman
Allegheny tp. Patrick Donahue. Black
HEX tip. Geo. w Empiield: Cambria
tp.. Robert Murray; Cruyle tp,, Wm.
Murray: Carroll tp-, Jerome Buck
CarTolltown B0ro-. Joseph Eehe Che~t
tip, Joseph Gill; Clearfield Boro- John
IL Dough- Chest Springs Boro.. Dan
lei Li;ziuger; Conemaugh tp-. DaNi3 Far
rcn: Conamau1h Bo-o - Ward. .Ialn
Campbell; Conrmarl.h i;arp-. p WarL
John Harkcrs Cambria CITY Eoro..
Owen u Csti' ~: : t.}' 'li-i,Ir-- Bo7o-. Ea-i
Wand, Thomas Ailir-,n Ehrlsbrrg
Boro.. West Nari. II Kiukcld G-l-
Gtzin Election District. james No Clo~',,v .
jackson l.. John ~inrar- e.. .hs.~t.,yn
Boro,. Isl Ward. =. II ~,aith John
town 2d Ward ~feI.lI.l. Cuua,U -TaF ST.
town 81 NYanI. jas { EoGs. Holm
town Ith Wand Andrew N,slgIv. Johns
town 9TH Ward. Daniel Morris Log.rig
Boro-. Sebastian Fry: AEilyiI'e Eoro..
Thomas Scott Munster IN. jams NTar.-
. kan; Ricllamd '2-. Jacob Dunrui-.- Sum
MERRILL tp.. Thomas HTCns MI SUNNI
vile Boro, Peer Dnu.h -rlv; ~s3-,ir l8a--
ma tp, John AIan-r-: TavIo- .sn. 7.
ID Barry Washington tp-, John { N.cl .
White tp.. G-n.--, Walters, Wihaun
Boro-, Isaac Wikc; Y"darp,-, CEs,-'r-
BileSt.in.
On motion, ;he Csu,,ui. IA ihcll ..l-
iourned with three cllccr- Tor rl, T.,--i-
dent and tn Democratic ticket.