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The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1863-03-21

D6~ 1t would appear that the Second Ohio
Cavalry were not dull students while in Kan
sas Our customs left such an impress upon
their minds that to carry them out was second
nature with them. To them is due the credit
Of the recent onslaught upon that vilest of the
Copperheads, Sammedary's Crisis. Although
we deeply regret the blunder of the boys-for
the rebel thing again appears, they having
only "gutted" the editorial rooms-we must
commend the spirit they showed in thus aven-
ging the wrongs and insults heaped upon their
brothers in the field by this class of traitors.
The question arises, why does not the Gov
ernment punish these traitors? They are ten
fold more dangerous to our liberties, if allowed
to proceed, than the rebels in arms They not
cnly encourage them to a continuance of their
war upon the Government, but SOW the seeds
Of discord and dissension among our own peo-
pie. To them the rebels look with hope and
by them they are undoubtedly afforded sub
stantial succor.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1863-03-21

The New York Herald's special says
Information has reached there that the
rebels have . considerable force Of cavalry,
artillery and infantry in the Shenandoah
Valley. Reliable Intelligence has reached
the Government that Lees army is not
materially weakened, but has been indus
triousiy employed erecting defensive works
at Fredericksburg. No intention has been
manifested Of abandoning that point.
A special to the Mercury says that Gen.
eral Hooker will be ready 10 move in about
. week. 1t is rumored he will march
direct to Richmond via Urbana, on the
lower Rappahannock.
The Herald has the following: There
are unmistakeable preparations now being
made for speedy movement Of the army.
Our transportation is now being cut down
to facilitate movements in the coming
march, and officers are warned beforehand
that all superauous baggage must be sent
home; while all that hold commissions in
the line have been notified that their wedge
tents cannot be transported for them in the
future, and that in the coming campaign
nothing more will be allowed them thar
shelter tents, such as the men have, which
they can carry on their backs. The las
fact alone is sufficient forewarning of tn.
trials, troubles, discomforts and severitie.
of the next campaign.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1863-03-21

The Cincinnati Gazette's Memphis dis
patch says it is reported Admiral Porter
las received information that the Yazoo
Pass expedition has captured Yazoo City,
and destroyed the rebel fleet. Porter mo-
mentally expected intelligence from Haines
Bluff: announcing the arrival of our forces,
which would be the signal for combined
attack on the Notifications.
Judge Constable, of the Fourth Judicial
District of Illinois, hss been arrested by
order of Gen. Wright, for resisting the
arrest Of deserters. He will be tried by
the U. 8. Court at Indianapolis.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1863-03-21
Attempt to Murder.

Last Saturday evening, as Mr.. Ed. Ste.
uenson, ex-commissioner, was returning
from the city to his residence, he was met
in South Leavenworth, near the residence
of N. H. Wood, Esq, by man on horse.
back, who accosted Mr.. Stevenson, and
asked him if his name was Ed. Stevenson.
Mr.. Stevenson replied that it was, when the
person drew q revolver and commenced
firing at him. Three shots were fired. One
shot entered the left breast near the nipple,
passed downward, and backward, and came
out at the lower portion of the spine, thus
traversing the left lung. The other entered
the neck on the left side, midway between
the chin and the collar. bone, passed down
ward and outward through the shoulder
blade. Both are bad wounds, and DR..
Logan thinks they may prove fatal. The
neighbours were attracted to the place, where
Mr.. Stevenson was found, by the report Of
the pistol and the noise mads by hiqA He
was carried to bis home, and physician
sent for, who pronounced the wounds fatal
The attack occurred at about eight o'clock
in the evening. Mr.. Stevenson thinks be
recognized the assassin, and officers are on
the lookout for him.
Mr.. Stevenson has been q prominent cit
izen of this county for the last few years.
He has been suspected of disloyalty, and
has made several enemies by the course he
has pursued since the outbreak Of the re-
bellion; yet the cause of his attempted
assassination is not known.-Buletin.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1863-03-21
The Robbery.

We gave hasty account last week Of the
robberies committed by Zulavsky. The
following additional iacts may not be unin-
teresting:
Deputy Sheriff Soule arrested z. in ST.
Joseph, and brought him to this city on
Thursday last. He is now confined in the
county Jail.
On Friday morning he was taken before
Justice Ladd, and, waving EXAMINATION, he
was held in $4,000 for appearance at mex,
term of the District Court. He expects to
be able to give the bail required in a few
days. Louis Carpenter, Esq, of this city,
is his attorney.
Zulavsky is nephew of Louis Kossuth,
the celebrated and honored Hungarian ref.
ugee, who years ago created so much en-.
thusiasm in our country. He came to
Kansas from Boston, Mass, highly recon-
mended by the most prominent gentlemen
of that city to those who have proved bis
best friends here. 1t is clear to all who are
acquainted with the facts in the case, that
he has dishonored both.-Lawrence Jour.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1863-03-21

w Congress failed to pass a bill pro-
viding for compensation to loyal slave
owners in Missouri, by which that State
would have been helped to rid itself of
Slavery. The Emancipationists in the Le-
gislature now propose to call Convention
to SO amend the Constitution as to perI,<.
gradual emancipation. While it seezaeo
probable that Congress would pass the bill
giving Missouri twenty millions to abolish
Slavery at once, the pro-slavery journals and
politicians of the State, who opposed this,
expressed themselves loudly in favor Of
gradual emancipation. We hope they are
still of the same mind.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1863-03-21
n NOTICE e.

JUNCTION CRY, Kansas, Jan. Is, 1868.
!, Gilman D. Brooks, certify that on the 9TH
day Of December, 1860, l located Military
Bounty Land Warrant, No. 29,45s, 12O acres,
on lots No. g. 9, and 10 of section 5, township 6,
range ], east, containing 127 3O-lOO acres for
which received Register and Receivers Ger
ti6cate, No. 1881, also ex cash Receipt, No. 45S.
Both Of which have been either mislaid or
stolen from me. Said land has in NO wise been
sold or alienated by me to any other person, in
whole or in part. And intend, on the 18th
dsy Of March, 1863, to make application at the
Registers Office, Junction City, for the Patent
to the said land issued in my name.
MATT
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1863-03-21

KIDNAppING.-A noted member of the
rebel and bushw hacking fraternity. named
Sim Wilbite, was caught last week in Wy
andot, endeavoriug to kidnap two negroes
and carry them back to Missouri. BE was
tried by Committee, aud while some we're
in favor of delivering him to the authorities
at Kansas City, majority we're for send
ing him to Leavenworth. The majority
prevailed, and the individual Was started
tor this city in charge of Captain Hoyt and
two men. On the way up the kidnapper
unaccountably escaped, and has not been
heard of since. When will rebels learn
that Kansas atmosphere is unhealthy in its
influence upon their respiratory organs p
Times.
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From Tennessee.

Late boats from Memphis to Cairo bring
afternoon papers of the 18th
Two Kentuckians, late from Texas, give
a gloomy account of affairs there. They
met 1000 of Hindman's men on their way
back to Texas, who say they would die
before they would return to him. They
consider the Confederacy on its last legs.
There is great destitution and suffering
everywhere. The fare at the hrst.class
hotels 1t Atlanta is beef without salt, roast
ed sweet potatoes. coffee made of burnt
molasses, for which fare they were charged
SIS day. Well to-do farmers have sub
stitues in the army, and women were only
supported who were poor. People desire
peace on any terms.
Soulstreet's guerrillas, represented as an
Independent band, composed largely of men
Of desperate fortunes, have for months past
afflicted the people around Bolivar. Last
Monday detachment was sent out from
Bolivar to look after Soulstreet, who was
found ten miles southeast of that place.
He was completely routed, 187 of his men
captured, and the remainder killed and
wounded.
All the country between Jackson and the
Tennessee river is submerged, the water
being from 2 to 6 feet deep. The Tennes-
see river last week rose in six hours eight
feet. Van Dorm crossed Duck river, but
finding the Tennessee high and boats de-
stroyed, turned back to Columbia, Tenn.
It is believed his movements towards Mid
die Tennessee were mere feints, and the
object was to make an attack upon our lines
somewhere between Corinth and Columbus.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1863-03-21
Arrival Of Indians.

Major Colley arrived in town yesterday,
from Colorado, with delegation of Indians
from the following tribes: Cheyennes,
Arapahoes, Kiowas, Apaches and Conan
ches. There were few squaws With them.
They leave soon for Washington to have a
talk with the Great Father. The Chey-
ennes are Of large stature-the largest on
the Plains. Most Of them are old men and
chiefs, or leading men in their tribes. MIR.
Adds kindly invited them to visit the
theatre last evening, and they enjoyed the
play hugely. At one time, when the house
applauded. one of them gave loud whoop.
-LeQv. Bulletin.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1863-03-21

New HAMPSHIRE ELEcrIoN.-Returns
from seventy five towns give Gilpore( Rep }
24,S8l; Easton { Dem } 25,722; Harri-
man Union Dem 1878. These returns
indicate that there is no election of Cover.
nor by the people. The Republicans will
have majority in the Governors Council,
Senate and House of Representatives. It
is believed that all the Republican candi-
dates for Congress are elected. Their
majorities in the First and Second Districts
will be small.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1863-03-21

Mr.. Conrad, of Louisiana, introduced
resolutions on the 11th, in the rebel Con-
gress, looking to peace.
A Mobile dispatch of the 7sh says, The
Yankees have come up the Tennessee river
to Florence, Alabama, with feet of gun.
boats. About 500 cavalry had landed, and
were destroying all in their route throsgks
Franklin, Lawrence and Marion eounties,y
towards Aberdeen, Miss.
New Orleans advices of the Sth state
preparations are made for an immediate
attack on Port Hudson. Troops and mimi.
tions Of war have already moved ia that
direction. Gen. Banks and Gen. Grover
have started for Baton Rouge. The attack
on Port Hudson is to be made BY land ands
water.
A Washington dispatch of the 10th SAYS:
The Government detectives arrested today
Miss Antoinette Ford, who planned tie
capture of Stoughton and staff at Fairfax
Church. She lived opposite Stoughton's
headquarters, and was in the habi: of re-
ceiving Confederate officers in disguise.
She had among her papers from prominent
rebels commission as honorary Aid-de-
Camp on Gen. Stuart's staff. She enioyed
considerable intimacy with our unsuspect.
ing officers.
Gen Sigel has Withdrawn his resignation
at the remonstrance of his friends. Gen.
Hooker and his Medical Director report the
health Of the Army of the Potomac as uu-
surpassed by any similar army ever known,
and add that they believe the sickness Of
our army to be seventy-6ve per cent less
than that of the rebels.
After Gen. Tuttle had received instruc.
tions from Gen. Hurlburt, at Memphis, to
direct Gen. AsbOth to reinforce Fort Dom
elson either by land or water. provided that
the report that the rebels were in t.
vicinity proved true, the following dispatch
was received at headquarters
To Brig. Gen. j. NJ. Tuttle, Commaud'g
Cairo Col. Lowe hiss just received dis
patch from Col. Harding, of yesterday,
saying that the report that the rebels are
near Fort Douelson. is entirely unfounded.
OPERATOR.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1863-03-21
From Viclklhux.

Dispatches from Vicksburg, March S,
are favorable. River still fiainp: weather
fine. An order was issued YESTERDAY for
all boats under one hundred and ninety
feet in length to report for transport ser
vice Immediately. This is understood to
mean an advaaes on Yszoo City.
The rebels seaE4eported to be pRaparing
several vessels as rams and gunboats to
fight anything that may run the blockade
in future.
The Indianola was so bs13y-vrecked
that she cannot be raised by N14ee&
Gen. johnson threatensie neApon
our officers should Admil0 ~ ke carry
out his threat to hang the guesfiI]kH
The fate of Vicksburg viii be decided
before the first of April.
Dispatches two days later, state that the
river has risen so high that General Nc
Clernand's troops have been compelled to
embark for Mulliken's Bend, Is miles
above this point. The levee is broken in
several places. Recent operation at Lake
Providence and elsewhere have resulted in
the inundation of more than 100 miles Of
country. The Louisiana guerrllas have
been completed drowned out from several
points at which they used to trouble our
gunbosts.
The Yazoo Pass project is an entire sue.
cess. The gunboats have arrived above
Haines' Bluff, and will commence the at.
tack. 1t is thought the bluff is poorly for.
titled to defend against an attack from
above.
Rumors are rife to the effect that the
rebels are evacuatiny Vicksburg. They
will have to leave Grenada also as soon as
we get possession of the Yazoo river. The
greater part of this force will 60 to Cbatta-
nooga, where they hope to overwhelm
Rosecrans in the next battle. johnson has
gone to Tennessee, and will command the
rebel army there in the next battle.
Our feet captured rs transports up the
Yazoo. They destroyed 1S of them. The
mortar boats will commence firing to-day.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1863-03-21
A FIELD FOR LEAvENwoRrH CAPITAL.

The inducements held out by Western Kan
sas to those seeking homes are without doubt
Ear superior to those of any other portion of
the West. Its prospects for a future Of great
prosperity are brilliant, indeed. Its capability
of supporting large agricultural population
is but of minor Importance when considered
in connection with the inexhaustible mineral
wealth imbedded beneath her surface. All
these in a few years, will be aided by the
genius of man. The rumbling wheels Of the
railroad will be actively engaged in shipping
10 river market the Coal and Salt, which
have been so munifcently bestowed upon our
section of country.
Western Kansas is somewhat behind other
portions Of the State in point of population !;
but this is mainly owing to ignorance Of her
qualities and the consequent direction of all
trade to the Southern portion Of the State.
Notwithstanding this, the first Railroad began
in the State points towards US, which, with
the results likely to flow from the present agi-
tation of our mineral resources, and last win
tcr's favorable legislation, will soon place us
in advance of all other sections.
What is wanting is Capital. We look upon
Leavenworth City as the controlling CONNER
cial mart of Kansas. We therefore assert that
the Coal Beds and Salt Springs Of Western
Kansas promise larger remunerative field
where in the State. 1t will ultimately prove
more advantageous than any investment which
may be made in bridging the kaw. Here will
be manufacturing community, and its wants
will be varied and many. The Leavenworth
Pawnee & Western Railroad, now in course Of
mineral products. Consequent upon the COM
pletion of this road will be large influx of
settlers. A large trade will thus arise.
We would therefore call the attention Of
Leavenworth capitalists to the rich Salt
Springs Of the Saline, Solomon and Republican
wants of the State demand it. Ten years from
now the great bulk Of population will lie in
the Smoky Hill and Republican Vallies. In
this field we propose that Leavenworth Capt.
talists shall have the start. Salt works must
be in operation, and our coal mines thoroughly
opened, by the time the Railroad is completed
We would prefer home to foreign capital, be-
cause of the liberal bonus offered by the State
to companies who will develop our Salt
Springs. Here. Leavenworth will have no
rival-south Of the Kaw she will have Kansas
City to contend with; hence, the profits result
ing from such an investment as We speak OF
will yield richer results than any other that
can be made.
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Proclamation by the President.
EXECUTIVE MANSION, March

EXECUTlVE MANSION, M9Tc0 lV.
In pursuance of the 26th section of an
act of Congress, entitled an act for enrolling
aud calling out the National forces, approx.
ed on the Sd of March, 1868, I, Abraham
Lincoln, President, and Commander in-
Chief of the Army and Navy of the United
States, do hereby order and command that
all soldiers enlisted or drafted into the SER
vice of the United States, now absent from
their regiments without leave, shall forth
with return to their respective regiments !;
and / do hereby declare and proclaim, that
all soldiers now absent from their respective
regiments without leave, who shall, on or
before the 1st of April, 1868, report them
selves at any rendezvous designated BY the
General Order of the War Department No.
So, may be restored to their respective regi-
ments without punishment, except forfei-
ture of psy and allowances during their
absence and all who do not return within
the time specified, shall be arrested as de.
serters, and punished as the law provides !;
and whereas evil disposed and disloyal per-
sons, at sundry places, have enticed and
procured soldiers to desert and absent them
selves from their regiments, thereby weak
ening the strength Of the army. and pro-
long the war, and giving aid and comfort
to the enemy, and cruelty exposing the
gallant and faithful soldiers remaining in
the ranks to increased hardship and danger,
I do hereby call upon all patriotic and
faithful citizens to oppose and resist the
aforementioned dangerous and treasonable
crimes, and aid in restoring to their regi-
ments all soldiers absent without leave, and
to assist in the execution of the act Of Con-
gress for enrolling and calling out the Ma
tional forces, and for other purposes, and to
support the proper authorities in the pros
ecution and punishment Of offenders against
said act, and in suppressing the insurrection
and rebellion. ....--..5
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto
set my hand. .sr.
Done at the city of Washington, this
10th day Of March, A. D. 1868, and Of the
Independence of the United States the
87th. BY the President.
TSigned1 ABRAHAx LscoLS.
EDWIN n. SrAsrox, Sec'y Of War.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1863-03-21

~ Gen. Granger came up with the
enemy at Rutherford's Creek, flour miles
north of Columbia, Tenn on the evening
of the 10th inst, The advance guard was
skirmishing through the day, and lost two
killed and several wounded, but captured
several rebels. One Of them reports Col.
Coburn, with 1000 men escaped, and were
making their way to our lines.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1863-03-21
C0ntraband Goods Captured.

The steamer Ruth vas arrested at Col.
umbus on her last trip down, having on
board 2l0 boxes shipped by Russell, Hayes
l. Co., of St. Memphis, said to contain
oranges, but in reality have uniform cloth.
ing for the rebels, quiniue, and a rebel
mail. Az investigation was made, and it
was ascertained that the Government agent
on board the boat, E. D. Chamberlin, was
an accomplice in the matter, and he had
igoominiously betrayed his trust.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1863-03-21

~ We learn from Mr.. Denham, who
has canvasssd Elmandora, by appointment
of the Farmers Club, that seventeen acres
will be planted in cotton in that townsd13,
also Al acres Of tobacco. Some fa4 would
be raised, could seed be procured.-Empo-
ria News.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1863-03-21

e@ Dooiphan county must be fast
portion Of Kansas. There are four muir
der cases and assaults With intent to kill on
the District Court docket. VIM. Damn is on
trial for the murder Of Schultz. The pris-
oner is but lS years Of age, and the evidence
against him is strong. .-
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1863-03-21

nR. Lanes Railroad Bill, which has received
the signature Of the President, and become a
law, will be found on our first page. The
scheme is hardly a judicious one, yet it will
be Of great Importance to the State. A portion
Of the land allowed will "come handy" while
the other portion will, according to the pro-
visions of the bill, "revert to the United
States We presume the fact that no provis-
ion is made for this western settlement is
owing to the far advancement Of the Leaven-
worth, Pawnee and Western Company, which
has in its possession, for the building of their
road, the richest lands of the West. The trea.
ties by which they obtained these lands, obli-
gates them to complete the road to Fort Riley
within two years. We will therefore have a
Railroad in running order up the Kansas
Valley before any of these schemes are attempt
ed to be carried into effect.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1863-03-21

~ james T. Brady, one of the most
active supporters of Gov. Seymour in the
recent election in New York, made an elo.
|queot Union speech at the great Cooper
Institute meeting, . few days siuoe.-
Among other things, he said: "Tbas,
whenever Yankee locs:ed q blacksmith
shop. tavern, Or school-houss, he never
receded from thsm,'
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1863-03-21

9 A special to the Herald says infor-
nation has been received that Secretary
Chase has been very successful in making
arrangements 10 New York for extensive
loans, which will realize the wants of the
Government to such an extent as precludes
the probability Of an additional issue of
legal tenders.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1863-03-21

BRIGADIER GENERAL&-Gens. Deitzier
and Lee have been confirmed ~ Brigadiers,
to take rank from November %, 1862.
John Mcneil, who killed ten bush whackers
in Missouri, has been confirmed Brigadier.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1863-03-21

~ The War Department is closely en-
ployed in arranging the machinery fos the
coming conscrip,ion.
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~ The U. s. Senate adjourned sine die.
on the l4th inst.
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Junction Citv, Kansas,
LAND OFFICE.

In some way, reports frequently get into
circulation, that the Land Office at this place
is, or soon will be, closed.
All such reports are without foundation.
In Office hours, the Office is always open for
the transaction of business, and if it should
ever become necessary to close the office, the
public will be notified of the fact in advance
by the proper officers.