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The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1862-07-26
FROM THE ARMY OF THE SOUTHWEST

As communication With this branch of ou,
army had been cut of, and in consequence
great apprehension felt for its safety, Informs.
tion concerning it will be Of tenfold importance.
From correspondence of the Missouri Demo.
erat We CLEAN that the army commanded by
Gen. Curtis arrived at Clarendon, on the White
river, July 9th, having made . hard march
during the day from Bayou Du vue Of twenty
I've miles, and from Basesville, which place they
left on the Oath Of May, one hundred and Ten
miles Conceive the disappointment of Gen
Curtis when Informed on the road by messen
ger from 0sterhaus, whose division was in
advance, that the gunboats and transports
which they expected to find there loaded with
sonndant supplies. had dropped down the river
only the previous evening. How vexatious the
provoking news. The soldiers during many
days hard and weary march, had suffered
ron sairst, we're cut of entirely from the out
side world, engaged in several severe .lirmisbes
fought decisive battle on the eth, cut their
way through barr;cades of fallen timber which
blockaded the roads, and saw their comrades
frequently shot down BY lurking foe conceal.
ed behind trees in the canebrskes, yet they
endured al this eheerfully without muruur.
trusting to find . short respite from their
Asors and feet Of friendly boats loaded with
ample supplies At Clarendon As no intelli.
eence could be obtained with regard to the
destination Of the boats, Gen. Curtis determip,
ed to march to Helena, on the Mi.si,sipn;
H1fy'hve miles distant from Clarendon. and
about ninety below Memphis. Accordingly
the advanced guard, comprising two thousand
cavalry under General washburn, were pu,h.a
Sorward to open the way and obtain supple.
from the nearest source. 1t arrived st Helen.
On the l4th inst, where they are again in com
nunieation with their friends,
The correspondence relates many incident.
Of the march. On the 7th Of Jnly they Tough,
. battle near Bayou CAhce, won against tre-
nendous Odds in which over loo rebels were
killed, and six Texas regiments utterly demor-
alised. The Federals lost ave killed and forty
seven wounded. They xue greatly annoyed
y the bushwhackng Of the rebels.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1862-07-26

~ One thousand more soldiers are
called for from our State. Drained as i,
is, yet We believe they could be raised bad
We an Executive worth a continental. They
are wanted to 6ll up the regiments already
organized, and also for two batteries now
forming for the Indian expedition. A regi-
ment Of colored men is also being recruited
in this State, having been authorized BY
General Blunt.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1862-07-26
BY LAST NIGHTS NAIL.

The Kansas Second has been ordered to
Fort Scott. 1t is rumored that The Indian
Expedition has been ordered to fall hack to
that place.
BY dispatch from Vicksburg We learn
that on the night Of the 22d, the rebel ram
Arkansas succeeded in running through our
fleet. Farragut made an Intellectual attempt
TO sink her, his entire feet passing down
the river, each vessel pouring broadsids
into her as they passed. The rebels ae-
knowledge one inch she'll pointed shot went
through her. A reconnaissance the next
morning showed that the Arkansas was
undergoing repairs.
At Cairo they have reliable reports that
on the 10th fight took place near Scatter
vile, Arkansas, between a portion of the
First Wisconsin Cavalry under Colonel
Daniels, and ninety rebels under Captain
Allen, in which the latter were routed with
loss of four killed, thirteen wounded, and
twelve prisoners; We also got thirty-6ve
guns and Is horses. No loss on our side.
A Newbern, n. c., letter of the 18th,
says Hamilton, n. c., was captured on the
S,b By three of our gunboats and compa.
ny Of Hawkins Zouaves, under Captain
Reamual. 1t was defended by regiment
of rebel cavalry, supported BY a strong
force of infantry and artillery and a rebel
fort which commanded the river. While
the gunboats attacked and dispersed the
men in the batteries, the Zouaves advanced
on the town, accompanied by detachments
from the gunboats. The fort was taken BY
a charge also.
Information has been received at Wash.
ington from several States showing that
under the last call upwards of $4,000 men
have been enlisted. Only two or three full
regiments however are ready.
Three bridges have been burned within
eight miles of Nashville, on the Chattanooga
road. The enemy's force under Forrest is
FIVE miles from the city. The troops are
out, and there is great excitement.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1862-07-26

NAMES OF THE RECENT BArTLEs.-Tbe
following are the names which it seems
have been assigned to the recent battles in
front of Richmond:
Thursday, June 26th-Battle of Me.
gainesville.
Friday, June 27th-Battle of Gaines
Mill.
Saturday, June 2Sth-Battle of the
Chickahominy.
Sunday, June 29,h-Battle of Peach
Orchard battle of Savage's Station.
Monday, June 3Oth-Battle of White
Oak Swamp; battle Of White Oak Creek -:
battle Of Charles City Cross Roads.
tuesday, July 1steBattle of Turkey
Bend.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1862-07-26

F The St Joseph Herald describes
the town Of Elwood as rapidly passing into
the Missouri river. The spot originally
selected for the Railroad Depot is now some
four hundred and fifty feet out in the river,
and the Great Western Hotel Was in so
much danger that it has TO be taken down
and removed.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1862-07-26
Adjournment Of con<,...

Congress adjourned on Thursday, July
18th. During the session they have an.
propriated about $500, 600, 600, INCLUDING
upwards Of $500, ,000, 900 for the army and
somewhat less than sl0O, 600, 900 for the
navy.
Among the most important bills postponed
by the House or remaining unacsed upon
are the following:
Providing for the admission of the State
of Western Virginia. For the enlarge
ment of the Illinois and Michigan Canal.
Providing for uniform system of Bank
ruptcy. For the appointment of . commis-
sion to ascertain losses incurred by loyal
citizens from the appropriation, Of their
property by the United States troops.
The bank bill appropriating $500, ,0OO,-
900 for Border Slave States Emancipation
and for Colonizing purposes, the Senate
took no definite action on.
Also, on the House bills to totally abolish
the franking privilege and to repeal all laws
allowing mileage, including the present
members of Congress.
The House bill providing for the trial or
discharge Of State prisoners failed in Ms
Senate.
Among the last acts signed by the
President was ooe authorizing the issuing
of postage and other Government stamps
as currency, and prohibiting banks or other
corporations from issuing notes below the
denomination of one dollar for circulation.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1862-07-26

~ There has been more fighting in
Mexico. In one instance the French we're
successful bat in another the Mexicans
we're victors, capturing train Of ammupi.
ton and provisioas. The French ara
cooped mp in Orisaba. and are actually
starving. Louis Napoleon has not made
much thus far out Of his Mexican oper,.
lions, and will probably, make less in. the
future.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1862-07-26

ANorHER.-The City Attorney of the
City Of Atchison is being tried for some
misdemeanor BY the Common Council
"sittug as High Court Of Impeachment. "
This High Court OF Impeachment" will
soon be as popular play as the Last
Ditch"
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1862-07-26

IHE CONSERVATIVE says
Postage Stamps are now legal tendsr
IneS are to be made Of thick paper and
without gum.
Samuel F. Miller, Of lows, has been
made an Associate Justice Of the United
States, and has probsbly been assigned 10
this circuit.
Col. Fred. Solomon, of the Wisconsin
9Th, was confirmed by the Senate on the
10th, as . Brigadier General. General
Salomon is now with the Indian Expedit;on
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1862-07-26

1 An order is about to be Issued
reducing the term of enlistment for the
additional 3OO, 900 from three to one year,
the object being to secure . large number
OF men Who would not enlist for the longer
Dat would readily do 20 for the shorter
term: BESIDES the calculation is that the
rebellion will be crushed in less than one
year. To Gov. Curtin, Of Pennsylvania,
this change s greatly due.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1862-07-26

~ A not took place 1t Toledo, Ohio,
on the 9Th, between soue whites and n.
2Soes. Several were killed.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1862-07-26
commander-in-Chief- Moro Proelamations.


1t is now generally known that the
President, under the advice of Gen. Scott,
and with the acquiescence of Gen. McClel-
Ian, has called Major General Halleck to
Washington, to act as General in. Chief of
the armies of the United States. He will
have control Of the operations in the field,
thus relieving Secretary Stanton of some of
bis official business.
Gen. Halleck is to remain in Washing.
ton. Gems. Mcclellan and Pope are to
continue in their present commands.
On his departure from Corinth, the Gen.
eral issued an order saying in giving up
immediate command of the Army of the
Southwest, he desires to express bis high
appreciation Of the endurance, bravery and
soldierly conduct which they have exhibited
on all occasions, and to express to command
ers Of army corps and their subordinates
the warmest thanks for their cordial CO.
operation.
He says the soldiers of the West hayo
noblY done their duty and accomplishe.1
much towards crushing this wicked rebel
lion, and if they continue to exhibit the
same vigilance, courage and perseverance, it
is believed they will soon bring the war to
a close.
There is reason to believe that the Presi.
dent will soon issue one or more general
orders to the armies of the United States.
in which he will lay down certain rules for
the conduct of the war; such rules as any
one sincerely desirous of carrying out the
conhscation and emancipation acts would
adopt or enforce,
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1862-07-26

PRsoS.L-Hon. AxDRKw 81. RExpKK, of Penn
sylvanis, the FIRST Of our broken down Governors,
= ST present in Lawrence.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1862-07-26

q A meeting Of the Republican members Of
Congress vas held in Washington. and resolu-
tons passed inviting the operation of ali lcvsl
men in aiding to suppress the rebellion.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1862-07-26

prepare for emancipation, as circumstances
might soon arise that would make it neces.
sary. The members objected to this, but
otherwise professed to have had q very
pleasant interview.
Repsblieos Address-Binghsm and Pot
ter are getting signers to the Address
presented at the Republican caueu. and
superseded BY Colfax's resolution, with .
view to printing it any way. The effect of
the Address is to make party issue before
the people. Colfax, who was so earnest in
con6scation as to leave . sick bed and 20 to
cot in the Clerks room of the House 20
that be could be called in to vote for it, a.
we'll ss Preston King and large number
Of others, prominent and even radical Re-
publicaus, think the issuing of such an
address at this time iDjudicious.
The Rebels Asssns;ng tie Agyressive-
Great uneasiness is rumored at the War
Department sbout recent advices as to rebel
plans, and it is said that the Secretary In.
information that the rebel chiefs At Rich.
mond have issued orders to their armies IN
the aggressive at various points.
The recent movements of the rebels We.t
are supposed to Be in accordance With thi,
plan.
Count Gsroxski to Take CHARGE of a
negro Reg'sent-Count Gurowski, the
celebrated kussian nobleman, has SIGHTED
OILS willingness to take charge Of . negro
regiment and movement Is On foot 70 have
0'% commissioned fo' such . purpose.
-4heo5e.-The House threw away Coz
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1862-02-27
The Death of Young Battle Pey-
.G ton. 49,. g. r.

Although the following incident may
appear rather old, yet we do not remember
having seen it in any Of the State papers,
1t is from the correspondence Of the Chi
cago Times:
'The Tennessee troops had no heart for
the fight. The Mississippi troops wsro
armed, in addition to their rifles, with
heavy bowie knives, fifteen inches long
So close were the combattants that several
OF the Minnesota men were wounded by
these knives. It was while so engaged
that the rebel commander at this point.
Bailie Peyton, jr., was killed. He was a
young splendid-looking, and brave man,
and when shot was in advance Of his COM
mand, with sword in one hand and re-
volver in the other, urging, encouraging
and cheering his men onward. A riaem.n
in Company D, Of the Miaaesosa req;-
m'ent, sent Mime ball crashing through
his brain ; the gallant rebel fell dead, and
the Mississippi Tigers Joined in the retreat
which their comrades had already commen-
ccd."
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1862-02-27
Near Newark (New Jersey lived YER

Near Newark (New Jersey lived very
pious family, who had taken an orphan
to raise, who by the way was rather under
witted. He had imbibed very strict views
on religious matters however, and once
asked his adopted-mother if she didn't
think it wrong for the old farmers to come
to, church to fall asleep, paying no
better regard to the service. She re-
piled "shc did, Accordingly before 60
ing to church next Sunday, be filled his
pockets with apples. One bald headed
old man who had invariably went asleep
during the sermon, particularly attracted
his attention. Seeing him at last nodding,
and giving nasal evidence of his being in
the Gland Of Dreams" he hauled off, snd
took the astounded sleeper with an apple,
square on the top of the bald pate. The
minister and aroused congregation at once
turned around, and Indignantly gssed a,
the boy, who merely said to the preaohe,
As he took another apple in his baAa, with
sober, honest expression II coaa.esanot
:" Yo* preach on; I'U bssp'eAs avake!'
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1862-02-27

AoCnRLAAN' GENERAL ORDER-Mo-
Clealan issued, a few days ago, tho follow
ing order: "Those slaves Of rebels Who
feug ght against the Federal troops shall find
refuge in our army those slaves who have
not fought against US shall be sent back. "
The practical application OF the, general
order would operate As followss:s
Colonel, with his regiment, is On van
guard, and fugitive slave comes RAINING
asking for refuge, whereupon the following
dialogue ensues .:eou1aEtasza
Colonel-"Did you bear arms against
us p
Slave, frightened -" Yes, sah,"
Colonel-"Very we'll, did you charge up.
On our soldicrs?" TT .,. :..s.-.s
Slave (more frighteued) )-"Yes. sab
massa," g.. -...- . s.. ..r4 .o
Colonel" Very good, have you killed
one Of ours ?" 49, s~ a@so2 SO
Slave Calling on his knees)- -"Take pit y
on me 1 have,. Is sorry to say, massa,
that 1 shot some Of your men," q.
Colonel (movcd with tears Of JOY in his
eyes)-" Rise, my dear son, you deserve
our protection, and shall be rewarded"
They embrace each other, the negro
makes sumersault and hurries into tho
camp. ,..
Now comes another slave running to
pass the outposts for tho camp l
I Colcnel-"Stop don't stir Where do
you come from z" ~aa j.. gaa ii.
slave-"1've escaped from my master,
who fights in the secesh army, as he want
ed to compel me to charge upon you"
Celonel-"And you have not shot at
our soldiers p ...'' s5
Slave-"No, Massa ~ F.. *. L.
Colonel" Never ?" .-. ( .-- a-
Slave-"Never, sab - .<2 1%+
Colonel" (striking him with the belt
ofhis sword upon his back) -" Away you
black. dirty dog, you how can you hope
to find protection with us, if you have not
shot one Of our people pm Y: &aot.
Zestung, German. ~.~ .~..-@~yT
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1862-02-27
State News.

NAVIGATION OF THE UPPER M1ss1s-
s1pp1.-Capt. Davidson, says the St. An
thony Ne,cs, is building boat to run the
coming season, on the river from this point
to St. Cloud. This in addition to the En-
terprise and St. Cloud will make three
boats for this trade. Capt. Davidson is
also building two bargcs at the lower land
ing, (below the Falls) to receive the grain
and produce brought from above, to be
towed to La Crosse by the steamers of his
lower line.
FAT HoGs.-The Winona Republican
says that Stephen Robinson, OF Money
Greek, sold four hogs the other day, weigh
ing in the aggregate some 1890 pounds,
being an average of 572 pounds for each
hog.
ON Monday or Tuesday Of last week,
says the same paper of the 10Th, the grist
mill belonging to Mr.. Hitchcock, on Rush
Greek, was completely destroyed by fire.
It is not learned how the fire originated,
although it is attributed to an incendiary.
The mill was a new one, and valued at
some S., 900 dollars as We are informed
Insured for $1,000. a.ss@s
THE Preston Republican notices The
case Of Mrs. A. j. Denton who was badly
surned by her clothes taking FIRE. He1
person was frightfully burned, especially
around the waist Her recovery Is some
what doubtful, @z@e 21 -
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1862-02-27

TRUE PATR1oT1sM.-When the newa
Of che fall Of Fort Donelson was proclaim
ed in the streets Of Hudson, Wis, BY the
|victory flags" Of our friend Josh. Smith,
an Old man, who was passing with an OK
team, Immediately stopped it, and silently
kneeling on the snow clad ground, took
off his cap, raised his eyes reverentially
heavenward, and after remaining in this
position several moments, arose, and pro-
cceded with his team. He will be known
hereafter in Hudson, ~ the "silent p.tri-
ot."-Press. <~7 ".# $40 -.ss@ .s'%'
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1862-02-27

The following is the recipe for making
corn bread which took the first premium
offered at the Office Of tho Aaserican Aqrii.
cultxrist.: 1'@Uz - 5ae ,s3ai& =a5 fe
To two quarts Of meal, add one pint Of
bread sponge; water sufficient to vet the
whole; add one half pint Of -four, and =
tablespoonful Of salt !; let il re then
khead well for the second time, .nd, place
the dough il the oven, and .llo1it te
bake an hour and / halt. g. 2 s'tFs@
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1862-02-27
Second Annual Report Of the
Commissioner of Statistics.

From the st. Paul Press.
We are glad to welcome the Second An
nual report of the Commissioner of Stats
tics. 1t is for the years 1860 and 1861,
aud contains large fund of statistical in
formation, chiefly derived from the census of
1860, and its dissemination. cannot but be of
the very greatest advantage to Minnesota.
1t must never be forgotten that as
frontier State our future welfare is main
ly dependent upon attracting to our bor-
ders the emf grafton from other localities.
1t is true that by the natural increase
Of the population already here, we shall
possess slow and steady growth, but one
holding no proportion what ever to the in
crease which new food of immigration
would give US. That is to say, by the nat
ural increase of our population by births
as shown by the Commissioner of Statis-
tics, and without any additions from
abroad, We shall have, in 1870, popula-
ton of $4,000. But if we are favored
in the next ten years, with a rate of immi-
grafton equal to that of which Iowa a d
Wisconsin have had in the past, we shall
possess in 1870 population of al0, 900 );
and if by any means our rate of growth can
be made equal to one half of that which
We have had during tho last ten years, we
shall have in 1870 a population of over a
million! Nor will this difference IN the
increase Of population as between the two
modes Of growth at all fairly represent the
difference in the increase of wealth lin
other words, the 100000 gained in ten
years by the natural growth of the popu,
lation will add to the property or resour-
ces Of the State while the 100000 OF
100000 brought in during the same peri
cd by immigration, will increase vastly
the wealth as we'll as the labor power Of
the people. .... .
We have thus-according to the use We
may make OF our means Of attracting emf
grafton, "a margin of possible growth be.
fore US ranging, in the ten years, from
l0O, 900 to 800, 900 and we have there.
fore every inducement to put forward ou'
utmost efforts to encourage emigration
1t is, indeed, poor, blind policy to fall
back upon the belief that certain great ma
tural forces will work out our success, 70,
it must be remembered that the advance
Of population in the United States ha'
been heretofore always 'ee.spardly. W.
ask. nov to defect It north,oest,oaraly.--
And here we are at once met with the pop
MAR prejudice against our climate !.
4 The bulk Of mankind will prefer tn
risk Of disease to tho certainty of cold.
has been this feelin6 which populated IL
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1862-02-27
REAL ESTATE AGENCY,
ST. CLOUD, MINNESOTA.

INTENSIVE Explorations Of Land In this
II District subject to private entry, and long
experience in Land Office business give the un.
dersiened peculiar advantages in the selection Of
iand and the location Of Land Warrants.
LAND WARRANTS for sale at . small ad-
vance on New. York Prices.
Contested Pre-. .Emption cases prosecuted be-
fore the local and General Land Office.
Attention paid to the payment OF taxes IN
Benton, Sherburne, Morrison and Stearns
counties.
Town lots for sale in st. Cloud.
v3n41-tf L. A. EVANS.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1862-02-27
WASTED TIME.

Alone in the dark and silent night,
With the heavy thought Of vanished year,
When evil deeds come back to sight,
And good deeds rise with welcome cheer;
Alone with the spsctres of the past, /.
That comes with the old years dying chime,
There glooms enc shadow dark and vast,
The shadow Of wasted time.
The chances Of happiness cast away, -
The opportunities never sought,
The good resolves that every day
Have died in the impotence of thought;
The slow advance and the backward step
In the rugged path We have striven to climb :;
How they furrow the brow and pale the lip,
When We talk Of wasted time.
What are We now? what had we been
Had We boarded time as the miser's gold,
Striving our need to win
Through summer heat and the winters cold;
Shrinking from naught that the world could do;
Fearing naught but the touch of crime;
Laboring, struggling, all seasons through,
And knowing no wasted time?
Who shall recall the vanished years?
Who shall hold buck this ebbing tide
That leaves US remorse, and shame, and tears,
And washes away all things beside?
Who shall give US the strength cen now,
To leave forever this holiday rime,
a. >r - 81. g.
And battle with wasted time
The years that pass come not again,
The things that die no life renew,
But cen from the rust of his cankering chain
A golden truth is glimmering through:
That TO him who learns from errors past,
And turns away with strength sublime.
And makes each year outdo the last,
There is no wasted time.