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The Big blue union. [volume] (Marysville, Kan.) 1862-1866, 1862-12-27

In a telegraphic dispatch published in
our last weeks issue, it will be remember
ed that it was stated that drummer boy,
of the 7th Michigan, 10 years old, was in
the first boat that crossed the Rappahan-
mock to Fredericksburg when the Federsls
contested and occupied the city. For
such undaunted bravery, in one so young,
the N. Y. Tribune proposes, as . sort of
souvenir or keepsake, the presentation of
a drum. And though the little fellow may
have since suffered the worst and most ex-
treme fortunes of war-though his form
may now lie under the turf or bleach up
on the open feId-his eyes and ears and
all of his senses closed forever to the trib-
utes and praise of men.-this, perhaps his
last deed, shall never fade away; but
'On the roll of Fame 80
Shal be inscribed his humble name"
Ten years old-and a soldier-and with
forion hope, if we may so call it; for the
7th Michigan crossed under heavy fire
In Europe, the sovereign's son is made a
older by courtesy alta tender age--lesss
than 10 years-for war is the trade of
kings. aud they must commence early to
learn the art Of havoc the science of
barbarians," as Napoleon termed it,
With those regal or imperial suckling-sol-
diers. it is so much sport: it Is as the thea
tre, the hippodrome, the poney ride-al- J.
lied to the es.acy Of enjoying the incense
to rank and 10 pomp. Then there is no
danger to the infant. 1t is playing SOL
diers. But with our drummer-boy i, is
all work, and fierce, terrible reality. He
has no throne in perspectise--no adva nee
ment in view, no splendid ambition TO
crafty. To make the hoarse, dull drum
of war give out its notes on the "gIori.
Gus field of grief, is his humble task
He is exposed like Achilles or Ajax, but
he has no rank, no honor. He drums !:
drums drums: under the hell.6re of ar.
tillery or the leaden spray Of the musket !:
amid the wrath, and crash and shrek of
strong men in their agony-tie drums, and
drums. Yes, this little child of 10 years
Of age claims each post of honor as his
own-goes first with the bravest into the
hot breath Of war, fearless and heroic
Who is he9 What is his name? We
shall find out the infant brave: and th at he
may know The Tribune has gazetted him
as worthy of honor, we obespeak for our
selves the privilege of making him a
" presentation" r.i,, -. e..
What is best for the child 7--Too young
to carry arms: too serious fer toys. Well,
we shall send him a Drum-with an in
scription on it-so that when he utters the
trilling notes of discipline and courage, be
will bear about him souvenir of his
pluck.
The Big blue union. [volume] (Marysville, Kan.) 1862-1866, 1862-12-27

OK TRIAL roa ARsos.-On last Mon
day, Wolfred Reedy, was br ought before
Justice Hess, upon the charge Of setting
fire TO six wheat. stacks, belonging to VIM.
Thompson, of Blue Rapids in this county,
on the night Of the 5th inst. It appeared
from the evidence that the stacks were
fred between ! and II o'clock. The tri-
al lasted for two days and nights and re-
suited in discharging Mr.. Reedy.v J. D.
Brumbaugh, ,..and.T. H. Baker, appeared
for the State, and J. B. Clardy for defence,
One thing is certain, the stacks were set
on fire, and if there is any possible way to
find out the person who perpetrated the
crime, he should be brought to summary
justice. 's7..'
The Big blue union. [volume] (Marysville, Kan.) 1862-1866, 1862-12-27
A HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Before another number of the Union is
issued, the tired and worn out Old Year,
with its reckonings Of human joys and
woes, will have given place to the fair and
jocund New Year of 1853; and as the
midnight clocks ring out the knell of the
departed and usher in the waiting, expect
ant New, may they mark the even tenor and
joyous anticipations of the pulsating and
checLered lives of each and every one of
our friends and readers. sTa
"Ring out the Old.
Ring in the Newl
Ring out the False, a..e,
Ring in the Truer' F,
The dead Old Year; how stands the
balance sheeta Upon it is figured up the
resul.-the good and bad motives, the fair
resolves, broken and unbroken-all pass
ed upon and summed up, and what is there
to our credit? And another trial is given
us-another year, fresh, robust and invit-
ing, bids us on to duty.
'The years that pass come not again, t-4a
The things that die no life renew,
But cen from the rust of his cankering chaiu
A golden truth is glimmsring 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.n
The Big blue union. [volume] (Marysville, Kan.) 1862-1866, 1862-12-27

Gen. BIunt's command has been extend.
ed, and now embraces besides the Kansas
or 10th military district, the Indian Terri
tory 9th district) and western Arkansas
18th district- And news from Washing.
ton announces that Maj. T. j. Weed, A..
A. A. g., has been appointed Provost Mar
shal General Of this State.
The Big blue union. [volume] (Marysville, Kan.) 1862-1866, 1862-12-27
aae.son,s Literary cemp.nian in colors.


This valuable Literary Weekly will COM
mence new volume January Is, 1868, IN
grand style, and will be printed in eight
different colors. something which never
has been attempted in this or any other
country, with new type and new dress
throughout The Companion is sn|eie.
CANT, moral and refined miscellaneous
Family Journal. Its columns are devoted
to Polite Literature, Wit and Hamor, Prose
and Poetic Gems. An unrivalled corps OF
writer's and artists have been engaged for
the coming year, and several new and
popular features will be introduced.-
Each number will be beautifully illustra.
ted. In size the Literary Companion is
some fifteen hundred square inches, for M
ing mammoth weekly Of sixteen octave
pages, and cOntaing nearly twice as much
reading matter and ofa moro refined char
acter than any other weekly paper
Terms, only 81 year. Sample copies
sent free. Published weekly by F. Glea.
son, corner of fremont and Brom6eld
streets, Boston, Mass: 75t y,osqa7a;l
The Big blue union. [volume] (Marysville, Kan.) 1862-1866, 1862-12-27

|. Just as we were going to press we were
handed letter by Mr.. Blodget.. from his
son, in the 9th Kansas, which participated
in the recent 6ghtat Prairie Grove, Ark.
He says that Bowen's Regiment, the 18th,
suffered severely, that several Of the men
from Marysville were killed and many
wounded. He mentions the name, of Ben
jamin Hoornbeck, . young man from this
place, as being killed. Poor Ben. The
last time we saw him we had no thought
of his going SO soon. And his grief
stricken parents must be equally unpre-
pared and overwhelmed by this sad stroke.
asleep soldier, sleep from SORROW free,
And sin and strife. IT'S well with thee"
The Big blue union. [volume] (Marysville, Kan.) 1862-1866, 1862-12-27
New York, Dec. 19.


Dispatches.from the army of the Poto.
mac say 600 of our dead were buried on
Wednesday and 415 to day. Nearly all
the dead were fouad stripped of their clo-
thing, lying naked on the ground
The Richmond Dispatch of the 10th
says the rebel loss at the battle of Fred
ericksburg was $500. l,1OO wounded
had arrived there or we're on the way
there Monday night.
They lost Generals Cragg and Cobb,
and many field sficers. The Sd
South Carolina Regiment was nearly an
initiated.
y The same paper states that the rebel po-
sitious back Of Fredericksburg are impreg-
nable. 1t also contains a dispatch from
Goldsborough stating tina. 5000 rebels
fought the aboli,ionists at Kingston the
day before from A. NJ, to l p. M
That afief driving the aboliaonists once
the rebel Gen. Evans was compelled, to
retire, leaving the vandals to occupy the
town. No report ofthe loss was given.
The town was greatly injured BY the I'm
ion bombardment.
The Big blue union. [volume] (Marysville, Kan.) 1862-1866, 1862-12-27

The Government tax on newspapers is
excessive, It reaches them in four differ
ent ways. The tax on white paper is
large-on ink, on every advertisment-on
the income. It would seem that the tax
was arranged to embarrass newspspers.-
Il certainly forces them to raise their
prices or publish at an actual loss. The
price Of white psper has increased within
the past three months to the extraordinary
degree Of ono hundred per cent?
The Big blue union. [volume] (Marysville, Kan.) 1862-1866, 1862-12-27

!, HoIlDkr.-Tbsre will be no pspef is
sued from this Office next week. Christ.
mas and New Years come but once a
wear, and The editor and call hands >
think the interim should be "duly OBJ.
served" or in other words, that the "gold,
en- clasp which binds together the volume
of the week, should not oe severed OF
suffered to be "profaned" by continu.
ed and laborious hands.
The Big blue union. [volume] (Marysville, Kan.) 1862-1866, 1862-12-27
THE NEW PROGRAMME,

That definite, decisive, far reaching
and vigorous policy on the part of the ma.
tional Government is at this time indis.
pensably necessary to re-establish the Un.
ion all will admit. 1t has been fearfully
proved that it is by no ordinary method
that this can be accomplished Twenty
months of terribly exhausting war, the
loss Of thousands of precious lives and
the expenditure of millions of treasure at.
test it, Then we need some great and
drastic measure which will permeate as it
were and overpower the evil which is del.
uging this country in blood "a national
panacea which will be equal to the disease
or cause Of our troubles some line of
demarcation to distinguish between Trai-
tors and Unionists; in short, quick. we'll
aimed and heavy stroke from our leaders
and governmental head. We say that
such is needed no loyalist will deny.
The President proposes on the 1st of
next January to inaugurate such policy;
the rebels have rejected and spurned his
offer. until now the final issuance of his
Proclamation of Freedom is at hand, and
on the first of that month, if there is no
backing down from his position, proclaim
alton will be issued by him designating
the States and portions of States still in
rebellion, and to all slaves in such terrific.
ry will be announced perpetual Freedom
"snd the Executive Government of the
United States including the military and
naval authority thereof. will recognize and
maiutain the freedom of such persons, and
will do no act or acts to repress such per.
son or any Of them, in the efforts they may
make for their actual freedom"
3, We have always endorsed the Presi-
dents Emancipation Proclamation, and
have only wished that it had been made
long before and it, effects tested on the re-
beiIion. Every possible influence that
the pro.slavery interest can bring 70 bear
on the Executive viii be applied 10 prevent
his carrying it out. Border State conser.
vaiism viii argue and threaten Is of old !;
the Democracy" will urge that it
should be set aside and some compromis-
ing, sugar-coated measure adopted in
its stead, but let the people pray that bra.
ham Lincoln may have sufficient backbone
to sand by his colors! Then We hope to
bear Of toose vigorous movements 10 long
talked Of and the speedy closing up of tho
rebellion
The Big blue union. [volume] (Marysville, Kan.) 1862-1866, 1862-12-27

Secretary Stanton, in his annual report,
makes the statement that there are ten mil.
itary departments and the armies opera
ting in those departments, according to the
official returns, constitute : force Of seven
hundred and seventy-fve thousand three
hundred ard thirsy-6yes msn,; that since
the data Of the returns this number has
been increased to over eight hundred thou.
sand, and when the quotas Ares 6lisd up,
will Amount to over one million e mes.
The Big blue union. [volume] (Marysville, Kan.) 1862-1866, 1862-12-27

Jos Woax-Ws have turned out I
goodK amount OF this work during the
las. few. weeks, and are always prepared to
do IN The BEST manner and on reason
able terms, every kind, such as, Handbills
Letter Heads, Cards, Ball Tickets, Deeds
Notes, in fact every variety of blanks
Posters, &C., etc. Paper and printers ma
.serial is rising rapidly, and we advise
those Wishing work done in this line tt
speak soon.
The Big blue union. [volume] (Marysville, Kan.) 1862-1866, 1862-12-27

IMMIe RAr1oH-The Congregational
Record says Rev.. ]. U. Parsons has
brought q colony from Bristol, Maine, to
settle on the Big Blue. The colony de.
signs to set up some extensive manufActur-
ing establishment.-Erchanse. = 9j7r
They could End no better point for set
tlement than this. There is good water
power here, and all the natural advantages
for manufacturing purposes. A good
Touring mill would pay hundred per
cent. Nature has done enough for the
country in and around the Valley Of the
Big Blue. and all it now wants is sturdy
and active hands to bring out her dormant
resources. Let them come onl
The Big blue union. [volume] (Marysville, Kan.) 1862-1866, 1862-12-27

llg gCANDIDATEs.-We notice in some OF
orr State exchanges that the claims Of
Josiah Kellogg, of Leavenworth, and W.
P. Douthitt, Of Topeka, Representatives
elect, are being canvassed for the Speak.
ership of the House at the coming session.
May the best man win. sJcga
The Big blue union. [volume] (Marysville, Kan.) 1862-1866, 1862-12-27

The official report gives the total
loss of killed and wounded, in Generals
Blunt and Herron's command, at the eat-
tie of Prairie Grove, as 995. The rebel
loss in killed and wounded, is abou; 200
and nearly 5000 BY desertion. We have
as yet seen no list of killed and wounded
on our side in the battle. ..
The Big blue union. [volume] (Marysville, Kan.) 1862-1866, 1862-12-27
New York, Dec. 10.

A special Nashville dispatch dated the
18th, to the Tribune, says Gen. Dodge
with his cavalry has cen fighting Forrest
all day In the vicinity of Corinth. For.
rest has 1000, and Dodge, $500 cavslry.
Morgan is reported to be moving to cut
off the Louisville and Nashville rail.
road.
1t is reported that Van Dorm with so, 900
men has arrived at Stevenson, Alabama,
to join Bragg.
Kirby Smith is reported moving towards
Lebanon to support Morgan.
The whole force of rebels in Tennessee
is estimated at 10000. They had 25,-
600 at Murfreesboro yesterday. The out
posts are about ten miles from Nashville.
Gen. Roseucrans has dismissed large
number of officers for drunkenness and
disobedience of orders.
The Big blue union. [volume] (Marysville, Kan.) 1862-1866, 1862-12-27

When Col. Lee occupied Holly Springs
Mississippi, some weeks since, with caval-
~, colored man gave him information!
which was Of fnuch Importance, and LED
among other things, the capture Of reD'
el officer. When Col. Lee retired the me-
gro was left behind, and vas lmmedia'eiy
hanged by mob Of eitisens and rebel SOL
diers.
The Big blue union. [volume] (Marysville, Kan.) 1862-1866, 1862-12-27

The Missouri Democrat figures up six
ty-nine emancipationists to forty Conser
vatives in the lower House Of the Nilsson
ri Legislature. The Senate is also un
derstood to be largely for Emancipation
thus securing two emancipalionists as Uni
ted States Senators. ;,
The Big blue union. [volume] (Marysville, Kan.) 1862-1866, 1862-12-27

1door summary OF war news from Tia
army Of the Potomac. Last week. VIA ..;a
that affairs looked cheering. The south
side of the Rappahannock had b.en r..cb.
ed in safety, and Fredericksburg invested
by our gallant forces, and battle was in
progress-it was cut short there. Anoth.
er day and the mail brought US word that
our army was defested: but still later &C.
counts show that it was not beaten or rout.
ed. but that it suffered severely in the fight
against the rebels in their intrenchments.
on the 18th instant and two days after,
the night of the 18th, re-crossed the river
to Falmouth, where it remains, according
to latest accounts about aots qso. As
one of the reasons for this latter move or
re'crossing of the river by Burnside, it is
stated that the Rappanuoch, stream sub.
ject to sudden rises, was swelling from q
heavy rain and about sweeping off the
bridge therefore leaving our forces with
out means of escape, supposing the reb.
els should too strong for them.
We give below our latest dispatches
~ New York, Dec. %.
Our returns of the losses at Fredericks.
burg, are, killed l, ,128-wounded, 9,1O5-
missing, 2.07s.
The Big blue union. [volume] (Marysville, Kan.) 1862-1866, 1862-12-27

RAcs.-Save your rags-they are worth
the cash, and will continue in demand so
long as the paper panic RACES. The de-
crease in the supply of cotton and the
large amounts of the Manufactured article
used in the army for lint and bandages,
have made the supply for paper makers
exceedingly limited, and hence we see that
the price Of paper, news and writing, has
gone up nearly half within few weeks
past. There is not household in the
land but what could pick up and econo-
mize in this item and help TO swell the ag.
gregate "pile o duds," thereby giving re-
lief 10 the paper manufacturer and con.
sumner. Hang out the rag.bag! ''a
The Big blue union. [volume] (Marysville, Kan.) 1862-1866, 1862-12-27

A LocALrrEx.-For several days past
we have heard considerable said about
Christmas Gift. Chris. is pretty popular
fellow, and Nibbs wishes to know if he
has any namesake or family connection
in these parts. s7S bss
The Big blue union. [volume] (Marysville, Kan.) 1862-1866, 1862-12-27

Hon. Asa Hairgrove, State Aud'to!'
elect, has removed his family to the Capi-
tai. We are pleased TO note such aces
sions to our population. Everybody likes
the new Auditor Of State .--7opeka 7r'6-
Une.
The Big blue union. [volume] (Marysville, Kan.) 1862-1866, 1862-12-27

Some $50 Government hands who went
out to Denver with Govt horses few
weeks ago, arrived here on their return
Wednesday evening and camped, and
rolled out with their luggage early next
morning for Leavenworth.r They were
rather hard nuts. s8p3 a.. -
The Big blue union. [volume] (Marysville, Kan.) 1862-1866, 1862-12-27

3 In the U. s. House of Representatives
onthe 18th inst, the Presidents Emanci-
patton Proclamation was endorsed and
adopted by a vote Of 78 against 81. -
The Big blue union. [volume] (Marysville, Kan.) 1862-1866, 1862-12-27

Contraband or con6scated stock
horses, mules, cattle and sheep, taken
from rebels in Mlssouri-was sold recent.
ly in Lawrence to the amount of SO, 900
Quite an item, as the Republican remarks
for Uncle Sam in these hard times.
The Big blue union. [volume] (Marysville, Kan.) 1862-1866, 1862-12-27
Washington, Dec. 19.

49, .-a Washington, Dec. 19.
The petition presented to-day by Rep
resentatiye Colfax, was referred to the
committee Of ways and means. 1t was
was from numerous editors and publish
ers in favor Of reduction and abolition OF
duty on paper. a~
The Big blue union. [volume] (Marysville, Kan.) 1862-1866, 1862-12-27

There will be divine service in this city
Tomorrow, BY the Rev. Mr.. Hague. At the
usual time and place of public worship.
The Big blue union. [volume] (Marysville, Kan.) 1862-1866, 1862-12-27

Fortress Monroe, Dec. 19.
Gen. Fosters forces have taken King.
ston, N. o., capturing 500 prisoners, and
eleven pieces Of fssrtillerv. 1T
The Big blue union. [volume] (Marysville, Kan.) 1862-1866, 1862-12-27

The losses ofthe 7th Kansas in the last
battle at CofeevilIe, Miss. were, killed 3
wounded 8, and missing .aaoae
The Big blue union. [volume] (Marysville, Kan.) 1862-1866, 1862-12-27

Senator Pomeroy has our thanks for
copy Of the Pre- liminary Report on the
Eighth Census. '' -
The Big blue union. [volume] (Marysville, Kan.) 1862-1866, 1862-12-27

ia Ths"heIe in the. wall. 'hover the way,
was last night cleaned out by a lady, :
There's pluck laIsas2 "a 40 ~
The Big blue union. [volume] (Marysville, Kan.) 1862-1866, 1862-12-27
New York, Dec. 20.

New York, Dec. 20.
Details Of the victory of Kingston, N.
c. show that the march was continued
series of fighting in which all distinguish.
ed themselves.
The Big blue union. [volume] (Marysville, Kan.) 1862-1866, 1862-12-27
New York, Dec. %.

New York, Dec. %.
Two svuadrons of Banks expedition
passed Key West on the Oh 10th.
Gen. Fremont left for St. Louis yester.
day.
The Big blue union. [volume] (Marysville, Kan.) 1862-1866, 1862-12-27

New York, Dec. 20.
Stocks steady, with fair business
Money and Exchange, unchanged.
The Big blue union. [volume] (Marysville, Kan.) 1862-1866, 1862-12-27

"fLAc of the free hearts hope and Ecme,
By angel handsto to valor given;
Thy stars have lit the welkin dome,
And all thy hues were born Of heaven.
FOREVER FLOAT THAT STANDARD SHEET!
Whore breathes the foe but falls before us
With Freedoms 8 soil beneath our feet,
And Freedoms banner streaming DER US.
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MACHlNISTS.


"AvING ENIlI.kLY REFfTfED THE SHOP FORM
Ill ERLY occupied by John Cooper, IN Ossood.
Smith Cos Last AMI Hub Factory prepared 20 90
all kinds Of work the machinery or blacksmithing
line. Having bad twelve year, experience IN the best
machine shops IN the country ratter myself that
give satisfaction those Who may favor with
'beir work. have my employ the best black
smiths IN the State and pay particular attention to horse
shoeing and machine forging
repairing of all kinds promptly attended 20
Models of all kind. built for the patent Ofnce.
heneniher the place, sgusre south OF the Union
Depot. q Illinois street 7. PppWN.
iulylo-clV'si
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PlANO.FORTES.

ALL WHO WISH To GET ELEGANT
fk&4 Rosewood Pianos. superior tone and nnish
"HHr are invited 10 examine the Pianos of ChaS
- NJ Stieff, Of Baltimore, on exhibit ion
at Mr. sunern,s Musi- Rooms in the lEtna Building.
Rooms open from A. ". til e1 7. NJ -
jy3-dly JWilLiAh stffhhS-
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Advertisements published IN both the Daily and the
Weekly srxrxxL viii be charged the full Daily rates,
with osue-hslf the weekv rates added
usHess Notices published in tie local Columns, OF ten
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Charges will be made for inserting the notices Oi the
following Orders Societies and Associations at the rates
named To be paid IN advance:
Military Cor1panIcS. Order of Odd Fellows, Masonic
Orders Benevolent Societies and Singing Societies
For each notice not exceeding lines IS cents for each
insertions over exht lines at this rate.
Announcing deaths with funeral notice attached, 81
withou, notice free.
Marriage Notices 80 cents.
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tdduas associations, ty churches, at the regular
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Yearly advertiser 10 paw quarterly
Announcing candidates for Offices OF every description
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Proprietors Indiana state Sentinel
J. NJ TILF0RD,
President Indianapolis Journal Company.
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MEDICAL.
Itry Important to the Married.

AND THOSE CONTEMPLATING MARRIAGE!
FsyHE undersigned will send free by mail the sure
means Of preventing conception. No drugs or mcdi-
cines But LATE DIsCovEKY. circular with particulars
will be sent any address by inclosing two cen,
stamps 4 book containing all the knowledge referred
and private receipts, will be sent
to any name address you may wish. by nclOsng me
dollar.
Medicine French Pill, will be sent for dollar pet
box. IL is very in its effects Address
Lock Box No. 220, Indianapolis,
jy l9-d6m A. POUCHkT.
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NOTICE.

NIE have this day sold our Bakery 20 Messrs Nick
w um Parrot.
Thanking the public Ia general for their liberal pa,rn
sge. would respectfully ak the consinusncs of the
A A J MFTzGFR
Indianapolis Jsly >, lss3. ivIl ast