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The Big blue union. [volume] (Marysville, Kan.) 1862-1866, 1862-11-15
Notice Of Apprafssment.

State of Kansas, ! Amos Rees for
County of Marshall. use of Lewis
The Big blue union. [volume] (Marysville, Kan.) 1862-1866, 1862-11-15

He o1ers half Cash and half Goeds, At east
ern prices, FOR Corn. The goods were purchased
in New York for Cash. Call with your Corn
and zee he Major betors selling slssxhsr4 - i
i for yept s.. So.< = - 's'sas :.
The Big blue union. [volume] (Marysville, Kan.) 1862-1866, 1862-11-15
DRY.GoOD

OF every description, including RsAAy OsiaG Hh
bic for ths tinss aid saAssa,
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1862-01-04

Tvs FEELING or THE EuRorrAs Gov.
rRsMFSrs.--T Baltimore News Sheet
"a Lincoln Journal, of the It'll inst, has
the following
Our FoRElas RELATIONS The Wash.
ington correspondent of the New York
Times. gives in the following condensed
form, the pi,h Of tbs foreign correspon.
dence with the State Department. from
which copions extracts have already
been published
England entcrta;ns, or at least OK.
presses no sympathy for us, but rather
the reverse
France has no, been cordial, but has
been less offensive than England.
Austria has been friendly, and from
the outset has declared that she would
not recognize the Southern Confedcracy
Fsge' la' y" = 0raks ciiasg rr,'s
i,irn equally cordial
Russia has been friendly, but anxious
Tor the war TO end
Sweden and Norway have been friend.
" from the beginning.
Belgium is undecided but passive.
Holland is disposed to follow the lead
of England at respectful distance.
Italy is full Of warm sympathy for
our Government and for freedom.
Spain, though not aggressive, has an
evident leaning towards the jeff Davis
Republic
Denmark is friendly
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1862-01-04

aw- We insert the following cx'raet Of n
letter. frcm Fer, Gibsor, Cherokee Nation, De
ccmbes the 10Th 1861
My last note 10 you, written on the 2s'h
inst =, Camp Wilson, was written alter night
~ this one will be.
II have bern on another scout since then, and
had tho pleasure Of trying to plan, a lead mine
in so:ne o! old Opothcho!a's men. This scout
wss nc. a. hard NJ the other. bat The fight We
had with them this time would not do to com
rare with the other. The hght commence at
one O'Clock in the evening. and lasted I'll dark
There were only about twelve in our company
that we're in the fight I will give yen the
Names Of the boys; Frank, Henry Allen iuni
Turner. Dove Onell, James Driver, james
Wes,herall, Ward, Jim. Bait Tom eordroy.
captain. aud myself we're in the midst OF II Tor
about three hours. We could hear bullets
whistle by US about as iart as you could count
and none Of us were hnr, very bad. james
Weatherall was sho, through the coat, James
Driver through the coat. or rather on the coat,
aud one horse was shot in the leg. The night
before the battle. Drcw's regiment took STAN
pe,le, and left everything they had--eyeu their
hats, coats. und blankets and no one knew what
they did i for.
do not likc to light with tho Indians mNch'
for YOU do no, know at whit moment they viii
turn over to the opposite side, and II you et'
IN n lsh, with ii'~m and the enemy pours N Il
pretty heavy Ere they will give way To them
Tbc,e were ,h,fiy five killed and wounded on
our eide. and about three hundre, Killed and
wounded on the eBcmy's side.
We have the measles in our company now
and about half the company are very sick II
IA very uncertain whether some OF them viii
ever get over them.
Alas We have to write the painsdl news the
death Of Charley Allen. When We len for the
scout. leit him well and in fine spirits, waiting
On the sick lie was ouly sick about five dny''
did no, get TO sec him during bis illness--so
cnnno, tell yon anything except what the boys
told me"
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1862-01-04

December Is, 1861.
M. Editor
just as wc had finished our calep,.
tons, and prepared TO proceed on on,
line Of March TO Missouri, we received
per express, dispatch from Cepe,,i
McCulloch ordering us to remain !.
Texas. and take up winter quarters
while, at the same time. the water f.il
ing us at Camp Ector, obliged IA a
change our locality TO this place, wher.
We intend to rcmsin until our com nan
der has selected a permanent point for
our winter domicil.
The soldier, during the period Of hi,
service, mcasurably surrenders his ci,T
! rights, and, as a consequence Of military
organization, he is always at the order
of another in authority. lie stakes hi.
life in the battle field, and disease and
death are the concomlan.s incideu, IA
camp life
Yet formidable az these may apper
they diminish into trifing ias gnificsnc,
IN comparison with the dom<aic asian,
slabs, with which, in his absence. he i,
continually assaulted by those who had
not the courage to go themselves and
who prefer TO live a, home and enjoy
ease, peace, uad plenty, and by way Of
little relaxation abuse the soldier, VIA
are protecting their property, the lives
and honor of themselves and families
The men Of property are men who
ought, in all sober justice, to be the
first in the fight yet, as gcner,
rule, we find them comfortably at thei,
own iircsides. Some speculate on the
poor soldiers outfit. Others are pr,.
/ pairing to shave him to the back bons
when he returns from the defence oi the
country, and this class, with the cxcep
ton Of those who wonld willingly ioit
the army, provided they could Obtain
the appointment Of YAwiiaa, quarter.
master. or commissary, are noisy in TIA.
/ dacing the soldicrs
We have advanced these hints az VIZ
deem them peculiarly applicable to =
class OF men in our county, who are
very fond of indnlging in all manner Of
Islander towards Col Lockc's regiment,
They talk loudly OF the expense Of it
, ting out this regiment, and truly, il ha.
st a great deal But, we would ask
how much they contributed The truth
full response would be nothing SAT-,
abuse The poor soldier drained Himself
of the last cent TO purchase his horse
: and arms, while these fircsdc heroe.
and feather bed generals preyed on III
tie means, rs vulturcs over dead caf
cass
The movement Of Col. Locke's con
mnnd has been the subject OF censurr
( by these self same individuals. How
ever this IN considerable degree is es
cusablc, FOR this circumstances, Of Itself
betrays an ignorance Of military affairs
which rather exc.tcs the pity Of on,
officers than their contempt.
Our regiment moves from place 70
place as II is ordered by those IN powef.
and neither the soldiers. officers. na
commander have any election; iaelr
only duty is TO obey orders
A POOR SOLDIER.
IN THE THIRD fFxAs CAyAisY
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1862-01-04

nails and accompanying them to Eng
land, said TO the lieutenant, that ~ the
only person present representing h's
government, no felt called upnn, m Ian
guage AZ strong and emphatic - he
could cxpveas. to dcnanncc tho whole
proceeding A. a piratical act.
Mr.. Slidell and Mr.. Mason, together
with Mr. Eus'is and mcfarland, against
whom force in like manner had been
used, were taken 10 the San Jacinto as
soon as tbay had entered the boat.
When they reached your ship. you re
ccivea! them near the gangway. Hnnounc'
ing yourself NJ Capt, Wilkes. comman.
der Of the ship. aud conducted them to
your cabin. which you placed at their
disposal When the Undersigned came
aboard they found the men at their
quarters and the guns bearing on the
Trent After some time occupied in
bringing on board our baggage and ef.
fccts, tho San Jacinto proceeded to the
nor,hward. through tho Southern chan
mel, the Trent having been detained
from three to four hours.
The foregoing is believed to be cor
rect narrative in substance OK the facts
and circumstances attending our arrest
and transfer from the British mail steam
or to the skip under your command, and
which we doubt not will be corrobora-
ted by the lieutenant present, Ms well
as by all who witnessed them
The incidents here given in detail may
not have been witnessed by each one Of
the undersigned individually, but they
were by one or more Of them. As. for
the most part. they did NO, pass under
your notice, we have deemed 1t proper
TO prcsen, them in this firm before you,
expressing the wish, if considered incor
rect in any part, the Inaccuracies may be
pointed out, with respectful request
that you will transmit a copy Of the pa
per to the government Of the United
States, together with your report of the
transaction, to facilitate which copy
is herewith incloscd
We have the honor to be, very re
spec,fully, your ohcdient servants,
Signed JOHN SLlDELL.
j. NJ. MASON.
GEORGE EUSTIS.
J. f. MCFARLAND.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1862-01-04
ANoTH Il FIGHT WITH THE INDIANS

We have been favored with letter
from DR.. James + Robcson. who is .
member Of Col Sims's regiment, from
which we learn that we have had anosh'
rr engagement with the Greek Indians
under 0 pigh le-yo-ho.a Colonel Coop
er, with the Chooiaw regiment unde'
Colonel Lee. Col McIntoshcs Creest
aud Colonel Sims, with $50 Of his reg
ment, the balance being unfit for duty,
marched about 10 miles to form luae
ton with Colonel Drew. who has charge
of Cherokee regiment, with Che dc
sign to attack 0pith.le-yo ha'a. lhs
night after they arrived at Col Dress
camp. his regiment deserted and wehl
to Opithle yohola Cooper aud tA'
whole brigade lay on their arms iaal
night, but no attack Cooper commence
a retreat the neat day, and after mares
ing four or five miles the indians &
tackled the rear guard with the iFais
killing a Choctaw five hundred yarts
The whole force then returned 10 IL
conflict. and drove them two mites u
Birds Creek, where they made a stand
and tonight four hours, when oar Creea
charged on them and drove them ifos
their posltion. AT sundowu our fore's
withdrew, the enemy firing on them y
they reiterated. Sims's regiment b1
three killed and one wounded-trs
killed out of Capt McCoors COMPANY
and one killed out Of the Pamela comp
ny, aud one wounded in Captain Berfys
company. Tho Greeks lost three Hha
the Choctaws ten men. Our killed anu
wounded was thirty.
The writer returned the next o..
with Colonel Cooper and the two lna'aa
regiments, but the enemy had left lhs'
found thirty dead on the field, and s'y
posed they had removed many, j y
thought their killed and wounded Is ' ~,
Tie forces engaged were about low
on each side !.
Thus it scems that We may eSpe'. n i
have trouble on our Indian border, A. :.
this is kind Of warfare that ~ 70 J
deprecated a. being both dangerous ="
destructive. Then, let Texans p'eP'..
for the worst. and rally TO the cama..s
defence, whether it be on orr coast - y
/ ind,an frontier. or to the aid OF our :.
ter States Of Kentucky. Missouri, :
Louisiana Pleasant 1srd) wv
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1862-01-04
HUMILIATION or THE LINCOLN GoYERN.
NEvT.

HUMILIATION or THE LINCOLN GoyERN
MHNT.
The ia,est telcgraphic intelligence states that
Mcssrs. Mason and slidcll. Eustes and Maeiar
land, have been given up by tho Lincoln govern
men,. OF course the rendition of these men
must have been accompanied by disovewal OF
the nc, OF Wilkes, and mn ample apology for
the insult offered TO the British flag. Without
these, the a,onemcnt woald not be complete,
and |, is not to be presumed that the British
Government, having been compelled 10 demand
satisfaction, would accept half way apology.
Ia what = position DOES this place the aboli.
ton government at Washington. After the
lAndatiou by the Secretary OF the Navy, Of the
conduct Of Wilkes. the enogisiic resolutions
passtd In the U. s. House Of Representatives
by MI oyerwhe lining majority, the vain boast
ngs Of the northern press. the somi-oilclul an
nouncemcnts endorsing the act OF seizure, the
tone Of defiance IRON every portion Of the
North, and the order OF Congress to the Pres-
dent 10 treat them as kions, and then to be
compelled to give them up, is degree Of Ls-
initiation which even the people Of the south
were not prepared to believe that the Lincoln
government would submit to- The degradation
il complete. There Ia not a single mitigating
circumstance to relieve il or 10 soften tic blow
The government ard the people OF the North
h.d fully comsnittrd themselves. and they have
no excuse except cowsrdice 10 render for their
iraculent conduct.
0eu Scott. II seems. declared in Europe tina.
The arrest u Mason and Slidell waa an Official
act, which hsd b,en fully contemplated and de-
tssnipsd BY the Washington Government.
This y the first step in the downward career
u oar Northern neighbof~. Others will quick.
y follow, until sds last ves,ige OF selfconcct is
taken ost u them. How will they bear the
sxultAnt councnu 81 the British ard French
pscn upoa their d'sgracsfal conduct Hog
~ thy saj(aia themselves under tho morliilca-
tiou u ~ cordial popular welcome which they
must know awaits Aasop aud sli,ieil. in Eng
iAsd D. they suppose that England, with y
ian1eb y Irrlasd, = likely to permit Ave mil
Iisee 100 q her people to b thrown upon the
ssvg1nI ~ ssppcet, jass for ihe simple arti-
- = lA whiea ! being withheld by an in
st 1a1si o. shst the Frnch cmpe.
~ N - )ssiAc aaaer commercial re-
1lsiuo txsslslGg Ter Of Hundreds Of nil.
- - - 4
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1862-01-04
~ Tho following act has passed q.
Legislature, and 10 now law:


SIC, l. b. It enacted, &c, That u.
ed section Of an act entitled "aa ACT II
regulate iutcrcst" b. amended 90 H..
the ssn.o shall hereafter read A. folIo-s
towit That on all written cou,r.c,.
ascer.aining the sum due. whom no sr.s
flied premium or rate Of intcrest IL :,
pressed, interest shall be taken, reco.
cred, and allowed, at the rate Of ei,h,
per centum per annnm, from and al,
the said sum is due and payable And
that on all orcn accounts when no an.
cif;e rate Of interest 10 agreed upon &
terest shah bc taken, recovered, and ii
lowed ut the rate Of eight per cents,
per annum from the FIRST day Of JAnu,,,
Of each year sitter such accounts q.
made
SEC. 2. That this act take effect fro.
and after its passage.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1862-01-04
FAMINE IN IRELAND

u, m, go,
'ue p""''" ''e''''"' VI ''' - "''
'"e IV''o"lhs
The potato crop is now dag out, aud
the result bad been anticipated. More
than one-hali is gone and whether tbs
remainder will stand IN close pits, cx
cludisg the slightest approach OF ait,
romans To be seen In the plovlneial
papers wc lind that some loea'lios had
hecn visited less severely 'hah others
and our country friends draw eohcln'
siohs about things oelhg much better
than they had been represented we
wish We could JOIN ~ the encourage
menl, and hold out a hope OF improve
nent But we cannot The staple food
OF the country has been already reduced
to one'hall an estimate OF which 'arm.
ers boards Of guardians, aud landed
ptopfiet0ts concur, "hlle IN some dls'
ttlcts IL Wou'u not ne eN'raNag"hi 10
'sso's 'lial 30 ia' from ',on q tnc
c'op oc'ns a'"''ao'e io' 'oou Tue PYoP,o
VIZ, no' na'r su'noieh' ior s"e' ~ ~
useless TO disguise 'he i"c'' ana Tue
government Snou'a take instant steps
IN concert WIN propr'e'ofS' 10 give
employment curing tue ensuing year
puo'in' 'NoV' 'u'hD correspondence oil the London
"''a'''
regret 10 near 'hat .hete Is great
osT'resS '" oh'ooe'ccn' coF'eSPooch'
vi one VI our Journals ".''es
inoin ~ eouu u.a' OF misery penu'
nS ~ Tue '"oor'1g classes 'h's winter
,"e 'a'n'e's WIN greatly sunef ION
ue"0'o"'y !" ,"o'' e'oPs '"'
'''r r VI e,"p'"y ''en' no"'u uc op,",n'
ca 'o' .''e 'aoot'hg c'asses' II WOMB ne
gre" II not an objective means OF
"oeP'ns '"e wo'huouscs empty ihe
'u'",s o' 'hc 7h"'' "',u oh'ope'ern
o"'o's nA'e maui "n "pP.'.a.,ol '" .nc
to'o' o'no"' 'os '"o ION" VI A'V'ooV 'o'
we purpose Oh commencing Vc west
"o'N Runway
''"'''' 'NV'' '''"' Correspondence =" ''e '''''"
cu FREEMAN
J. 'u'hnan ESD coroner he'a ah IN
quest on the nody OF man unknown,
"s'u "oo", twenty 'ou' VINO was ',uno
uo'u y" '"o 1 ,o''-s'uo' ~ '"o Po''oc'
a a;'. Ia "" No. 'ne Ju,. 'o,a s ''i'
go go. ''S' WV ue.e"sou wv rom ". ~
. .saa' ~ eA"I n ''"''"''oN' anu 'A'
f'nu'' ~ so'''
r ,,'"' '"' '"so '"""p''"' " No'en''N' 's'"'
me resolutions ADOPTED oy 'he clergy
OF 'he deanery OF Casilepar, gave a true
ana painful picture OF the distress IN
.ha' quarter ana our reports ree'ved
'h's week from other counties IN tins
province are equally dishearienlng. In
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1862-01-04

EXCHANGE OF PRISONERS -LiScoi.N Is
srRverEp MIR. Richardson, of Illinois,
From the committee on military affairs,
recently reported the following resolu.
ton to the Federal House of Represcn.
tatives. which was passed
WHEREAS, The exchange of prisoners
IN the present rebellion has already been
practiccd indirectly. and as such All ex.
change of prisoners would not Gully in.
crease the enlistmen,s and vigor of our
army, but subscrve the highest interests
OF humanity ; and as such exchange
does not involve the recognition Of the
rebels as government, therefore be il
Rssofrsd, By The Senate and House 81
Representative. That the President Of The
's'see ss..s.s % .oquvs,cu 10 ,nang
systematic measnass for the exchange VI
prisoners in the present rebellion.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1862-01-04

A Harry TsousMr. EDITOR Of The Dali
ia Herald ia his remarks upon Christmas, snys'
ia the midst u or joys. let u not forget
he sbseut soldier, who in his 5ear' has said a
hundred tispes. ! wish were 1t hone TO speed
mr. Chr;stusas Each che should sspd 9 Christ
nss rim to the Fl "a soldier, and show ho~
de&rIy be h n mcmbvrd
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1862-01-04
REPLY OF CAPT. WILKES.
L. S. STEAMER SAN JAciNro.
Ar SEA, Nov. 10, 1861,


GxxrLENES Your letter. dated the
9th instant was handed to me yestcr-
day. shall transmit it, agrecably to
your request, to the honorable Secretary
of the Navy, with my report OF the
transaction to which 1t refers.
In rely to your wish to have any In
aceurncies it may contain pointed cat. |
deem it my duty to say the facts differ
materially in respect to the time and
circumstances
The facts in my possession are derived
from the log book, (the official record of
the ship, and from the reports, IN wrl.
ting, Of all the officers who visited the
Trent. all Of which will form part OF
my report, am, respectfully, your
obedieut servcnt
Signed, CHARLES WILKES.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1862-01-04

- A letter from t;reTgs regiment. dated
The 9th. stsirQ thu. the sickness nmong the
so,dicrs vas nnatssei. Seyeniysix n'en had
died up 10 that date, and many mert were danger
ou.ly III. sach mortality carries with it al
mos, conclusive evidence that the soldiers nave
besn unnecessarily exposed, nnd improperly
trtptrd
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1862-01-04

CoxoRsss.- Judge Och'scc sends us cf'f
81 bill repaired by the military COMMITTEES in
Congress, to increase the pay of the army II
proposes an addition Of four dollars to tho
monthly pay Of the priyates. Alec that reso
buttons have been introduced, Offering sympathy
to the people Of Marsiaij, and urging such
nclicy in the conduct Of the war IS 10 open The
~ay TO her admission into the Conedcfacy.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1862-01-04

LOUISVILLE, December i6.-The Eng
lish news was received, on the whole,
with indifference 1t had slightly IN
favorable effect on the tobacco sales.
Those with secession proclivities are
rather elated, in the hope that England
will assist in opening the southern ports,
while the Uuionists either disctedited
the news OF believed that the next stea.
Ger would show an essential modiiica.
ton of the present attitude Of England.
The Uuionsts believe that our govern.
ment will do nothing but what is strict.
ly right, and repudiate admission to
anything wrong, whatever may be the
consequences.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1862-01-04

-. IL. John l.. Garrison, Engro.s ins
cserk q. u House Of Representatives. will
sesrPt OF thaaht Tor the Biennial Report Of
IL Cos.piroIls Of Texas, for the fiscal years
te6O-6Ir
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1862-01-04

A resolution has been introduced in
the Tennessee Legislature. exempting
printers. employed ou daily papcrs, from
militia duty
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1862-01-04

CLEVELAND. December l6--The news
from England produced decided scnsa.
ton IN this section The general senti-
ment is that or government must main.
tain its rights aud dignity, regardless Of
Epglis buster.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1862-01-04
CHICAGO.

CHICAGO. December 1.-THE news from
England by Europa creates profound
sensation in political circles. 1t is not
credited that her maiesty's government
has determined to demand the release Of
ihe rebel emisaries, Mason and Slidell
II, however. such be the case, the feeling
seems to be that the government shall
be sustained ia its efforts TO maintain
the national integrity.
The Tribune aud Times will suggest
the propriety Of. submitting the qucs-
tons OF arbitration to some impartial
neutral power
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1862-01-04
IN BALTIMORE.

BALTIMORE, December LITTLE effect
of she English news in Baltimore has
beca to call forth "a warm sympathy 'ot
the position Of the President, while the
rebels are rejoicing at the prospect Of
the AID d the English TO overthrow the
Union.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1862-01-04

DETROIT December l6.--The European
news creates deep feeling, and the
probabilities of war with Eng land are
freely discussed. There is a general de
sire for our government to place itself
right as regards law, when il will be
sustained at every sacrifice
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1862-01-04
MILWAUKEE

MILWAUKEE, December IL - There is
but one feeling here Us regards the Eng
lish news, and that is the hope that the
administration will maintain the position
taken with irmnoss, let the issues be
what they may. No one is frightened
but wheat buyers
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1862-01-04

PrrrsBuRGn, .neccmber 10 The news
from England is received with general
establishment, and profound indignation
ia felt a, the tone Of the English press
and the policy of the British govern
men,. There is but one sentiment here
and that is that the honor OF our country
must be sustained, and no concessions
to English buster.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1862-01-04

Mr.. Editor Mr. George Clark, OF Douglas
vile has not received his paper yet. Please send
it. ! sent the money and can prove i. by the
Postmaster. fou SAID in your paper that you
would risk the mail Send il TO pougirsyille
Cas- county, Texas
Yours.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1862-01-04

ClvciSSArI, December l6-fhe Eng
lish news produced profound sensation
IN commercial and financial circles, and
the impression seems general that there
is grea, danger Of Wal with England
but while al admit that II Cap, Wilkes
did wrong in the Trent affair, due apollo
gics should be made, but if right, no hui
initiating concessions ought TO ho enter.
,ained for a moment to England or any
other power.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1862-01-04

PHILADELPHIA, December l6 The mo-
ucy article Of the Bulletin says the for
eign news caused a teverish and excited
stock market today, with downward
tendency, particularly IL Iancics