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The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1862-10-11
TOTAL LOSS IN THE MARYLAND
BATTLES. 14,704.

The following report of the victory of
Antietam, has been furnished at the head
quarters of the army, by Gen. Mcclellan:
NEAR SHARPsBURG, Sept. 90.
To Mai. Gen. H. w. Halleck, General-in-
Chief, U. S. A.
I have the honor to report the following
as some of the results of the battles OF
South Mountain and Antietam.
At South Mountain our loss was 443
dead, 1 ,8O6 wounded, and rs missing; total,
2,315. At Antietam our loss was 2,O1O
killed, 9,416 wounded, and l ,048 missing;
total, $500. The total loss in the two
battles is 1874.
The loss of the rebels in the two battles,
as near as can be ascertained from the num-
Der of dead found upon the field, and from
other data, will not fall short of the follow
ing estimate:
Maj. Davis, Assistant Inspector General,
who superintends the burial of the dead,
reports about 5000 rebels buried upon the
field of Antietam by our troops. Previous
to this, however, the rebels had buried many
of their own dead upon the distant portions
of the battlefield, which they occupied af-
ter the battle-probably at least 500.
The loss of the rebels at South Mountain
our troops drove them from the commence
ment of the action, and as much greater
number of their dead was seen on the field
than of our own men, it is not unreasonable
to suppose that their loss greater than
ours Estimating their killed At 500, the
total number of rebels killed in the two bat
ties would be 1000. According to the
ratio of our own killed and wounded, this
would make their loss in wounded 18, 752,
as nearly as can be determined at this
time.
The number of prisoners taken by our
troops in the two battles will, at the lowest
estimate, amour: to 5000. The full returns
will no doubt show a larger number. Of
these about 1,200 were wounded.
This gives me a rebel loss in killed,
wounded and prisoners, Of %, 242. It will
be observed that this does not include their
stragglers, the number of whom is said to
be, by citizens, very large.
1t may be safely concluded, therefore
that the rebel army have lost 80, 900 OF their
best troops.
From the time our troops first encoun-
tered the enemy in Maryland until he was
driven back into Virginia, we captured 13
guns, caissons, 9 limbers. field FORCES,
3 caissons' bodies, 3 colors, and one signal
flag.
We have not lost single gun or color.
On the battlefield of Antietam, IA 900
small-arms were collected, besides the large
number carried off by citizens, and those
distributed on the ground to recruits and
other unarmed men, arriving Immediately
after the battle.
At South Mou utain no collection Of small
arms was made, owing to the haste of pur-
suit from that point. Four hundred were
taken from the opposite side of the Po-
tomac. GEO. B. MCCLELLAN,
Maj. Gen. Cong.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1862-10-11

There was an important error in the
Presidents emancipation proclamation as
transmitted by telegraph. 1t occurs in the
following passage:
''The fact that any State. or the people
thereof, shall on that day be in good faith
represented in the Congress of the United
States by members chosen thereto, at cleo
tons wherein a majority of the qualified
voters of such State shall have participated.
shall, in the absence of strong ccountesr,Vall-
ing testimony.be deemed conclusive evidence
that such State and the people thereof haze
not been in rebellion against the United
States"
In the official copy, published in the Aa-
tionaL I1atelligeneer, the words above ltall-
cised, "have not BEEN" read g are not
them"
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From the Home of mr.. wagstaa:
PAoLA, Sept. %, 1859.


Editor Conservative: At an enthusiastic
meeting of citizens of various portions of
Southern Kansas, held iG-this place yester-
day, the following resolutions were unani-
mously adopted, with three rousing cheers
for Old Abe's proclamation:
Resolved, That as citizens of Southern
Kansas, gathered together from various por-
tons thereof, we desire to express our en-
tire approval of the action of the late State
Convention which met at Topeka. and to
pledge to the ticket nominated our hearty
support
Resozred. Mat we recogui5e in the can
didates nominated for Governor, Member of
Congress, &c, tried and loyal men, both
honest and capable, and whose past services
in behalf of Kansas are a sufficient guaranty
for the future.
RESOLVED, That as citizens of Southern
Kansas, watchful in everything which may
affect its interests, We regard the proposed
Union Convention which is to meet at
Lawrence on the 29th inst, as unwise. as
tending to distract and divide the loyal men
of the State, for selfish and mercenary mo-
tives.
RESOLVED, That we hail the proclamation
of President Lincoln, just made, with
heartfelt joy; that in its conception Of the
comprehensive issues of the present, and
the vast interests of the future, it rises in
sublimity equal to the crisis, and even in
the fiery vortex of an insolent rebellion as
sures the safety of the country.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1862-10-11

The New York Herald's Panama cor
respondent, writing on the 18th of Septem-
Der, says:
The only excitement of any moment has
been the driving of the priests and nuns out
Of the country, in order that their property
may go to the general government. All of
them left now is dissipated priest who
adheres to the present administration.
and is consequently excommunicated. The
churches are all closed, until new order
of things.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1862-10-11

area where the roots are to extend should be
in good condition. If the location be wet,
draining must be resorted to, or all other
labor will be mostly wasted; the trees viii
only drag out short and pro6tless exist
ence. .-..... 7sTt3
Make the holes large enough to allow sof
spreading the roots to their full length. and
lay them all out in the direction of growth.
Set the trees at the same depth as they or
ginally grew. .rs -
If an orchard is to be set out, the. follow
ing simple contriYance will enable person
to set them out in exact rows. 1t is merely
a strip of board, about eight feet long, with
an opening from one side TO the cerEYg,
large enough to admit any tree to be planted,
and having also hole, say of an inch IN
diameter, near each end. 1t is used thus:
The ground having been staked out in the
usual manner, the board is placed with the
center opening over stake. Now insert
two small pins in the ground, through the
openings in the end, and lift the board,
leaving the pins in the earth. Next dig the
hole, and when completed, replace the board
over the end pins. The opening in the cell
ter shows the exact place the stake occu-
pied, and the trunk of the tree being intro
duced through the side opening, will be
held in the same place, while the hole Is
being filled - thus greatly facilitating the
work.
In planting fruit trees near the house,
avoid setting them near the fence. Besides
the temptation offered to climbers, and to
passers on the highway, much fruit will be
lost by falling, and being bruised upon the
fence. Let such places be occupied by tall
growing deciduous shade trees, as the maple
and elm. Evergreens may come next, then
the fruits near the house, where they may
be seen to best advantage by the occupants.
american AgriculturiSt.
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Paving Investment-PIant Trees.

For how much money would you cut
down the fruit and shade trees on your farm
Every owner will, in reply, name sum iar
above the cost of planting and raising them
This proves conclusively that tree planting
will pay. We know OF no more certain way
to increase the market price and salaolenesS
of farm, than by stocking II with trees
The satisfaction to be derived from aoun-
dance of fruit and shade, the attracuveness
thereby given to the Home. aud It's good In
Auence upon the family circle-these can
hardly be estimated in dollars and cents.
Now is the time to make this richly pay
inc investment. Commence in the vicinity
of the dwelling. The peaches, cherries, and
other stone fruits, will be better LETT until
next spring. For apples, pears. and oecid
uous shade trees, the best time is when the
frost has nearly stripped them OF leaves
They become we'll settled in their places
during winter, and are ready to com mence
growth when spring opens. A few essen
Iial points need attention IN transporting
LARGE trees may be successfully transplant
ed bv using extra care, but 1t Is generaliy
far preferable to take those OF only fe"
years growth oor. M,
to iniure the roots, particularly the smaiieI
fbers; these draw most OF the nouF'S lns"It
taken from the soil. All injured roots shouio
be pared smooth; they Will then neal nloie
quickly The better the soil Is mace "J"'t
planting the trees, the more speedy H.I
thrifty will be the growth. 1t Is esashH"
not onlv that few feet Immediately afoun!
the trunk be enriched. but that tie "hois
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1862-10-11

An incident is related of boy in the
fight at Ant;etam, belonging to the 9Th New
York, but whose name could not be ascer-
tanned, who stood in trout of his regiment
while it engaged the enemy at short range,
in which position he fred all his cartridges,
and STOPPING down took his dead comrade' S
cartridge box, and fred the entire contents,
in all ninety Eve rounds-not receiving a
scratch the whole time, Notwithstanding
the ground was covered with the dead aud
wounded all around him. The regiment
was ordered to charge rifle pit where the
rebels were concealed, and our young hero
was the first that entered 1.-THE enemy fly
inc at the approach of the bayonet.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1862-10-11

Gen. Cass lately gave piece OF advice
which it would be well to have impressed
upon every officer in the army. The Gen
eral was making parting speech to the Gath
Michigan regiment, and his adopted son,
Col. Morrow, who is its commander. The
old gentleman said:
II need not say anything relative to the
Americans; but I beg of you, for Gods
sake, don't allow yourself to be surprised"
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1862-10-11

A young lady in one of our rural dis
tricts was once escorted home from an even
ing party by young man to whom she was
not particularly partial. On taking his leave
be remarked: 81 guess I'll come and seq
you again next Sunday night - "Well, Bill
Smith," replied the lady, "you can come as
a friend, but not as Teller" Bill didn't
90 either way.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1862-10-11

In carving a partridge, says Sydney
Smith, splashed Mrs. Markham with gra-
w from head to foot; and though l saw
three distinct rills of the brown liquid trick
ling down her cheek, she had the complais-
ance to declare that not drop reached her
Such circumstances are the "triumphs Of
civilized life
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1862-10-11

The State of Kansas has now in the field
10, 900 hardy soldiers. fighting out the bat
tie which they began several years ago.
Taken in connection with the fact that her
voting population only number 16. 900, and
then recruiting is still vigorous. her offer
ings to Freedom are the most liberal of our
ommonwealths.-Al6 Journal.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1862-10-11

MAKING ASPARAGUS BEDS. "A CORE
spondent of the Agriculturist says: Fall is
the best time to make new beds, say any
time in the month of October, especially
from the middle to the last of the month.
Choose wo-year-old plants, if possible.
Old matted roots are not as good, but may
used, and will yield cuttings sooner; fresh
roots probably produce the best permanent
bed.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1862-10-11

An exchange has the following, as an
excellent system Of gardening for ladies:
"Make your beds early in the morning;
sew buttons on your husbands shirts; do
not rake up any grievances; protect the
young and tender branches of your family;
plant smile of good temper in your face:
and carefully root out all angry feelings,
and expect good crop of happiness"
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1862-10-11

SSow.-This morning revealed all the
high mountains thickly covered with snow.
The peaks of the Snowy Range, including
Pike and Long. are exceedingly brilliant
and even the Squaw mountain, near Der.
gems Ranch, has for the first time this fall
donned a nigh.-cap.-DenOer NeaCs.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1862-10-11

A beggar in New Orleans approached
we'll dressed citizen and held out his hand
for aims. The citizen offered him con-
federate note. NO said the poor fellow,
taking a mournful survey of his own diiap-
idated dress, II have too many rags al
ready"
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1862-10-11

A little sulphur mixed with salt, and fed
to sheep, will certainly destroy ticks, as has
been repeatedly proved by trials.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1862-10-11

Should the rebellion continue in its pres
ent shape until the 1st of January next,
the number of slaves which will on that
day be vItuslly emancipated, under the
proclamation of the President, will be as
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1862-10-11

"Have you Goldsmith's Greece ?" asked
a gentleman on entering bookstore. "No.
sir, but they have some excellent bears oil
i the next door," replied the counter boy.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1862-10-11

l. is reported that fresh charges have
been preferred against Gen: Fitz joan FoT-
tor. by Gems. BnrDsids ana Pisa7an.eo' IIF
refusing to send reinforcement wnen s. or
dered.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1862-10-11

Total, according to census of 1860, 3,4O5,l5
The natural increase will probably make
the aggregate at the present time about
100000.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1862-10-11

To KEEP SWEET PoTAroEs.-When clean
and dry, pack them in dry sand. and keep
them dry and moderately warm.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1862-10-11
A. G. HIT E,

Probate Court Lyon County.
Regular Terms-On the first Monday of jan
>rSy' April, July and October.
FER, Persons having business with the Court IN va
%lon will be waited upon at the Office in EmPo-
N'On The first Monday of each month
MOVES SPICER,
December ii, ls6l.-tf Probate Judge.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-08-14
The GuerriIIas In Missouri.

UTICA, Mo-, Aug. 13.-The federal forces,
under Col. Guitar, caught Poindexter's band
Of guerrillas at Comptons Ferry, on Grand
river, at o'clock Monday night killed ten or
twelve, and wounded thirty. They also can
tured Poindexters whole train, one-third of
his horses, and one-third of his wagons and
ammunition.
NASHVILLE, Aug. l2.-The steamer Po-
land, while coming the river o-day, unarmed,
was ordered to round to, by guerrilas, when
eighteen miles this side of Clarksville. In
stead of rounding to she sped down the stream
and reached the force of Union troops at
GAINESVILLE. On coming up again at the same
time she was hailed second time, and the
answer was a volley, killing several and
wounding two. The wounded were brought
here,
LEAvENwoRTH, Aug. l3.-The announce
ment of the capture of Independence by the
rebels caused considerable excitement, and
militia forces have been organized. One
company of militia has been called to fort
Scott to strengthen that garrison
SPRINGFIELD, Mo-, Aug. 13.-Major Mont
gomery drove Collins band of guerrillas out of
Hermansvlle on Monday night, and caught
and attacked them Tuesday morning, at
Stockton, killing and wounding quite a num-
ber' and putting the balance TO flight
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-08-14

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 13.-United States
marshal Millward was to-day commissioned
by the governor to make an enrolment of the
militia of the state in the eastern district, and
Hon. Alexander Murdoch, marshal of the
western district, has received similar authori-
ty.
AABANY, Aug. l3.-Reports received at
the adjutant Generals Office tonight show
that 10000 men are already enrolled under
the last call for 300,0 volunteers, in addi-
ton to those recruited for regiments in the
field. 1t is confidently expected that the
quota under the last call may be furnished
without resort to draft The first regiment
under the last call for volunteers, Col. Van
Valkenburgh, left Elmira tonight for the
seat of war. The Albany regiment numbers
over HOO men, and is under orders to march
on the 18th
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From Washington,

WASHINGTON, Aug. ia cavalry patrol
visited Rockville, Md, last night arrested a
man named Trail, who refused to take the
oath. and who attempted to shoot one of the
guard. He was sent to the old capital. Thir-
ty-one rifles, muskets, and accoutrements
were found in w. V. Bowie's house. which
has been used as rebel recruiting rendez-
vouS.
Brigader general Casey has been assigned
the duty Of receiving and encamping troops as
they arrive in this city from the several states.
Orders have been issued by the secretary
Of war to commanding officers of all armories
and arsenals to administer the oath of allegi-
ance to all employees under the command
The secretary of the navy has appointed,
under the act Of July 10, the following officers
to constitute a board to examine into and re-
port on the relative fitness and capacity for
use as government navy yard, league
Island, in Delware river, the harbor of New
London, CT, and the waters of Narragansett
bay. viz Rear admiral Silas II. Stringham,
commodore VIM. IL. Gardner, and Capts.
John Marston and S. J. Van Bruut, and also
Prof. Bache, w. p. S. Sawyer, Esq, civil
engineer. They meet at New London, Ct,
18th inst.
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Gen. Buford's Report.


WASHINGTON, Aug l3.-The following,
which has been received from Gen. Pope, was
received by him at one o'clock this morning
Headquarters CAVALRY BRIGADE, ID
CoRPs ARMY OF VIRGINIA, Aug. l2'-To
Col. Geo. d. Ruggles, chief of staff Il have
the honor to report that in obedience to in
structions received from the major general
commanding the army of Virginia, this morn
ing. | proceeded in the direction of Orange
Court House with the LIST Vermont, Col
Tompkins, LIST Michigan, Col. Brodhead, LIST
Maine, Lieut.. Col. Richmond, 9TH New York,
Col. DeFOrest, cavalry regiments, and four
pieces of artillery. About two or three miles
from your headquarters, L discovered the
pickets of the enemy, and soon after, two
large bodies of cavalry and the woods filled
with foot men. A strong line of skirmishers
was thrown out, who soon drove in the pick
cts. When in range of the enemy, few
shells were thrown, which dispersed them in
all directions.
The foot men kept in the woods and fled by
the Rapidan station. The cavalry fled down
the Orange Court House road. l pursued
them cautiously, fearing an ambuscade, to
Crooked river, which had swollen to such an
extent that my artillery could not cross. Part
of the lst Vermont and LIST Virginia cavalry
swan the river, and continued the pursuit to
Robinsgn's river, which was SO full and turbu-
lent as to be extremely dangerous.
In the pursuit good many prisoners taken
in Saturdays fight were found almost aban-
doned. Major Andrews, chief Of artillery to
Gen. jackson, was found badly wounded at
Crooked river, IN charge of an assistant sur
geon. The flight of the enemy after Satur-
days fight was precipitate and in great confu-
sion. His old camp was strewn with dead
men and horses, and arms. His flag o. truce
yesterday, to bury his dead afforded him
ssme more time for his escape. The nemy
Today has the benefit of hard rain which
bias put high water between as.
| ana, very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
john BUFoRD, Brig. Gen.
Advices from Culpepper dated yesterday
say that, owing to the severe injury Gen
Banks received, the command of the second
corps devolved upon Gen. Williams. Briga.
der General Crawford commands the divs-
ion of Gen. Williams and Gen. Green com
mands the division of Gen. Anger, who is Sc.
verely but not dangerously wounded. A pris
oner saw at Orange Court House Gen. Prince
and Capt. wilkins in the hands of the rebels
They were on their way to Richmond.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-08-14

CoLLETs RIVER, Ten MILES FROM BATON
ROUGE. Aug. 6, l862.-We occupied the
whole of the town and the battle field till eve
ming, but no decisive result was gained after
my last dispatch. There being no water be-
tween here and the Mississippi river compell-
ed me to come here. | moved at my own
time and in order. The Arkansas laid, with
her machinery injured, fifty miles above the
town all day yesterday. Her commander sent
me word last evening that he would try to get
her up the river, and asked if it be possible to
send him boat to aid him. From the reports
she is permanently unserviceable We burn
ed nearly all of their camps and large
amount of stores, and cut them up badly.
Gen. Williams and other prominent officers are
killed. j. c. BREcK1NRIDGE.
ANTE RIVER, Aug. 6.-About one o'clock
this morning. the federal gunboats attacked
the confederate ram Arkansas. Messengers
inform me that she fought well for some time,
inf1icting great damage. She was then blown
up by her crew. The messenger thinks they
all escaped. JOHN G. BREcKINRIDGE.
RICHMOND, Aug. 9.-The confederate sloop
of war Arkansas, Lieut.. M. X. Stevens of
South Carolina commanding, left Vicksburg
Monday TO cooperate in the attack on Baton
Rouge. After passing Bayou Sara some part
was hauled in towards the shore for repairs.
Whilst in this position she was attacked by
fleet of Yankee gunboats from below. After
gallant resistance she was abandoned and
blown up.
The fatality which has pursued our navy
is still upon its heels; and the Arkansas is
reported to have followed the fate Of the Mer-
rimac and the Mississippi. Our oWn people
hare burned and destroyed our last remaining
frst-IaSS geSSel on the loater. The Arkansas,
with a little assistance from other vessels
which might have, in the course of tine, been
sent to her aid might have re-taken New Or
leans, and held the enemy's gunboats at bay
below the city. But the ceSSel as lost, and
Cutters reign must go on.
REPORT FROM EAST TENNESSEE.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn, Aug. IA dispatch
this morning from brigadier general Stevenson
states that, after gallant action Of four hours
yesterday, near Tazewell, the enemy was re-
i-'ilSeed with great slaughter and is in full re-
treat A conrTelreports that a battery Of
four guns was taken after ohp'en were twice
repulsed, with loss OF one hundred and Mn
men. Gen. Burton has succeeded in gainin
the enemy's rear. Gen. Stevenson being re
inforced, thanked Bowens command, capturin
the federal army Of east Tennessee"
Brigadier general w. r. Caswell was thi
afternoon assassinated by an unknown person
near his residence, six miles from Knoxville
The murderer was arrested last night.
RICHMOND, Aug. 9.-The news from Eas
Tennessee is doubtless more authentic ua
accurate, There is little doubt of handsom
success in that quarter; but 1t is possible til
account Of the telegraphiSts is Somewiat colo,
Ell. We have had force in that country, 10
four months past, large enough at any time I
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Items from View York.

New YORK, Aug. l3.-The prize steamers
lately captured and brought to this port are to
be appraised and fitted for government service
forthwith.
A secessionist named Francis Riley was ar
rested in Brooklyn yesterday, for endeavoring
to discourage enistments.
MEMPHIS, Aug l3.-Rebel reports repre-
sent Buel as having Kirby Smith in front, with
Polk and Bragg in his rear.