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The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1863-02-07
The War Power.

Grosvenor P. Lowrey, Esq, of the New
York Bar, has published an able answer to
the sophistical pamphlet of Judge Curtis
on the War Power. His conclusions are
tersely and summarily stated as follows:
"First, Abraham Lincoln, as Commander
in Chief in time of war, embodies all the
executive war powers Of the nation. Sec
ond, These powers are extra-constitutional,
having their origin in the nature of things,
and are recognized as an established code BY
all civilized nations. Third, Principal among
them, is the right to end war and obtain
security for the future, by destroying the
cause of the war. Fourth, The Proclama-
ton in question is intended to have that
effect, and is considered necessary to that
end by the nation, speaking through its
supreme military authority. Fifth, The
ownership of slaves is to be distinguished
from the right to own slaves. Sixth, The
former was not one of the constitutional
relations which bound this people, and
therefore, to destroy the ownership of slaves
will not reOder a restoration of the Union,
under the Constitution as it is, impossible,
any more than the destruction of the own
ership of horses will have that Effect
Seventh, The military power, acting through
emancipation, does not pretend to destroy
the legal right to own slaves, and is not,
therefore, obnoxious to the charge of annul-
ling or repeating state laws. Eighth, 1t is
not against the laws of war to do a neces-
sary ac:, even though it is possible, or in
extreme cases oe necessity even probable,
that some unhappy consequences may come
to innocent persons. Ninth, It is by no
means necessary consequence of freeing
slaves that harm shall come to non combat
ants and innocents; and such accidental
result, should it ensue, will be chargeabIe
solely upon the enemy who might have
averted it. Tenth, In short, the right to
free all persons held as slaves in rebellious
states, on the lst of January, 1889, is a
valid war power; it is one necessary to be
exercised and its exercise is not forbidden
BY the Constitution or the laws of war;"
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1863-02-07
THEIR PURPOSES.

We confess astonishment that Forts Warren
and Lafayette are not brought into exercise
as often, at least as the safety Of our Govern
ment demands Indeed, when We consider the
peril that surrounds the Nation, it is matter of
astonishment that the halter is not brought
into requisition while such rebels as VALLAN-
pIcHAN, and followers, exist in the North.
We feel grieved at the tendency Of things
not that we doubt the ultimate result-for we
have faith in our cause, however much the
weakness of man may impede-but that rebels
and rebel sympathizers are afforded the same
protection due loyal men, we consider but a
mockery Of that which we are fighting to sus-
tain. When men can get up in the halls of
Congress, and with perfect safety argue a
division of the loyal States, and re-organi-
ration, excluding New England, to crafty the
rebels-and denouncing those in charge Of the
Government as traitors-free speech becomes
q farce, and grounds given to believe that q
rebel is as good as a patriot. We desire that
distinction be made. Otherwise, there will
be no grounds for hope confidence will fade
away, and all will soon be lost
We say we are astonished that the Admin
istration should allow the Copperheads of the
North to 60 on undisturbed in their unholy
task Of arraying party against the Govern
ment-of disturbing that unity which is essen
tial to success. There can be no mistaking
their purposes. They are as foul and damna-
ble as the rebellion they seek to aid.
The part that our Representative CONWAY,
has taken in these efforts to obstruct the Gov
ernment, is humiliating to every citizen of the
State. Kansas, that entered the fight with
Freedom on her banners, and whose people
have exhibited unequalled devotion and forti.
tude is basely betrayed in that hour in which
her long-desired policy is being adopted as
that of the Nation. Mr. CONWAY has made q
speech in the House Of Representatives, which
will do more to encourage the rebels than any
thing else that has been said in Congress-
His speech was an effort to prove that +" subju-
CATION is impossible, compromise undeniable,
and separation inevitable" There might be
some extenuation for a slave-driver in giving
utterance to such language, but that it should
come from one whose radicalism was ahead of
all others, is strange. If not an enemy to the
Government he is certainly coward
The Legislature should denounce such action
on the part Of our Representative. Let MARTIN
F. CONWAY sink into oblivion with the seal of
condemnation on his brow.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1863-02-07
OUR TOPEKA CORRESPONDENCE.
TOPEKA, KANSAS. Feb. 4. lS'

Topeka, KANSAS, Feb. 4. 1868
EDITORS UNION Since your hurried transit
by this cheerful spot, cannot say that any
very stirring event has transpired. Day fol-
loweth night, and wind followeth storm contin-
ually around these historic precincts This is
the place where it blem, and then it sne9, and
then it Mew, and then it 6iew again 2rK Is a
lovely climate-about two feet thick always
There are cheerful institutions in 2pK 80
ciables, festivals, dances and billiards also
several other festive institutions-a tiger show
and an exhibition of Albinos, or children of
the White Eye. The Legislature is not much
Of q show. There are only a few baboons,
and those are rather small. That is, there is
no great amount of gas about it; pretty solid
body; very intelligent and earnest, and hard
working set Of men.
And they need to be. When the State owes
Sl95, 900, and the Territorial debt of SS0O 900 is
coming up for settlement, and the U. s. tax of
S11, 900 must be paid, and we know not what
demands will be made on our finances during
the next year; at a time, too, when Railway
Systems are to be devised, Public Institutions
lccated-when a State House ought to be built,
and agents sent to look after our sick and
wounded soldiers; and bridges are to be erect
ed, and salt works and manufactures fostered
at such times the best brains and nerves and
backbone We have ought to be used
Now the first thing is finance The first thing
in that is, the taxes. 1t may we'll be matter
Of pride to the Western Counties that they
have responded so fully and promptly to the
call of the State Dickinson is square, Davis
nearly if not quite, Riley ditto, Lyon ditto, and
other frontier counties in a similar condition !;
while Leavenworth, Douglas, Atchison and
other pcpulous aud prosperous counties which
are making vast gains from the war, although
We are losing our young men by enlistments,
present the shameful contrast Of "paid SO per
cent" "delinquent IS per cent For so these
average.
That same Douglas county that ever has re-
fused to pay her share Of the tax, when she
could do so with impunity-that county which
and Morrow and which sends to every Legis-
lature one or more men foisted into Office by
fraudulent ballots, and which claims to have
Senator'S, Governors, the State Capitol, the
University, the Railroad system, and the Mill
tary Organization spring from her limits-that
county is here in full force. Mr. Beam seems
to be an honest man; but Mr.. Thorp has proven
enough fraudulent voting to convince the Senate
that he ought to be removed. And to-day the
sentence of expulsion was passed on the vic
tim of Douglas county Vaccinations, and the
intended victim is duly installed.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1863-02-07

The PRICE OF PRINTING PAPER.-T6e
Philadelphia North american says: Print
ing paper of ordinary quality sells at this
moment from 90 to % cents pound. Its
legitimate price is about 9 cents. Between
the price of paper materials and the manu-.
factulsd articles there is nothing like ade.
quate proportion. A large commission
house this week received consignment Of
rags from Havana. Knowing the exhor-
bitant price of paper. he expected to realize
. handsome return to the consigners. He
visited successfully al the paper makers in
this section Of country, and corresponded
With those more distant The utmost be
could obtain for them was 81 cents per
pound. All the paper mills are stocked
With material waste paper has been thrown
upon the market BY thousands Of tons; and
yet the price Of paper is kept up BY speoa-
lation, or something else, to q cents per
pound. Here is . mystery that requires
explanation Who will give it ?
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1863-02-07

Minister Cameron will soon resign, and
Cassius NJ. Clay will return to Russia, in
accordance with promise made by the
President months ago, in case Cameron
should resign.
Cameron has asked the War Department
to assign him to the command of an Afri.
can Brigade.
Conwayis speech in the House denouucing
Lincoln, and prophesying the success of the
pro slavery Democracy at the next presiden-
tial election, was an effort of remarkable
power and force, and commanded universal
attention. Members from all parts of the
House were clustering around him. 1t
took the broadest radical anti-slavery
grounds, was me.ciless in exposing the
shortcomings Of the Administration. The
fact that Lovejoy objected to allowing him
extra time to finish his speech, is a good
indication of the feelings of the Republican:
as party entertained Of the policy of say
ing such things, and to the tendency of his
teachings. The speech, however, will chal
lenge general attention as production o
remarkable vigor. The three points of the
speech were, tha: conquest is impossible
compromise undeniable, separation incvita'
Bile.
Senator Wilson introduced an important
bill, providing for the organization Of a
volunteer force for the several States, to b
called National Guards of the United States
to consist of 200 regiments of IL compa
MES, each company of 100 men, divided
among the States pro rata. Enlistments
can embrace men between the ages of q
and As years, citizens of the United States
Any part of this force may be ordered into
the service of the United States by the
President during any war, invasion, or re.
belIion.
The Committee on the conduct of the
war was authorized to inquire into the cir
cumstances of the recent successful inter.
meddling of General Franklin and bis
officers with Burnside's plans, by which
the President was induced to countermand
forward movement.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1863-02-07
~ Information has been received il

"a. Information has been received in
Washington that the Central Railroad, from
San Francisco to Nevada, will be carried on
to success. Out of three millions Of sub
scriptions required, four hundred thousand
we're got ia Sacramento in one day. Two
million dollars are set down a. the share oi
San Francisco. The yearly cost Of freights
to Wsshoe, in Nevada, is estimated at siz
millions. The entire length of the railroad
wsll be two hundred and seventy miles, and
the highest grades over the mountains will
be eighty feet to the mile. The road is to
be part and parcel Of the great Pacific
Railroad.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1863-02-07
GENERAL NEWS ITEMS.

A dispatch from Cairo, dated JAN Goth,
says, The Mississippi aotila and land forces
under Gen. McClernand are now in the
vicinity of Vicksburg. A part of the land
forces have landed five miles below the
mouth of the Yazoo river, on the Louisiana
side, and are opening the canal cut last
summer. The river is now full enough to
pour good volume of water through the
cut. As soon as an opening is made few
days will determine its value. Our gun
and mortar boats can approach near enough
to she'll the city, if that will be of any ben
eft. Gen. Grant left Memphis on the 9th
for the army below. He was accompanied
by an army division.
Col. Harrison telegraphs from Fayette-
vile the success of scout just returned
from Van Buren,, having captured the Judy
Roam and 800 prisoners, about 200 Of
whom were paroled. The scout consisted
of $50 men of the LIST Ark. Cavalry, and
10th Illinois Cavalry, under command of
Lieut.. Col. Stewart No loss on our side.
On that Of the enemy two killed and sew.
eral wounded.
An enthusiastic Union demonstration
took place at Fayetteville, Arkansas, on
the 9th ult. Over 1000 loyal citizens
were present. Fifteen hcme guard compa-
MES were organized and will be accounted
as Arkansas State militia. Hundreds of
the people have signed q petition to Con-
grees to order sn election for a member of
this State. The citizens having arms in
their possession have delivered them up to
be used in defence of their home.
Advices from Mexico confirm the report
ed defeat Of 1000 French, under General
Berthier, by 800 Mexicans. It occurred
in fog OF 2 o'clock, on Dec. 18. The
French were completely routed.
The Mexican General Algrete, with 1O,-
600 men, made sortie from Puebls, aud
attacked French division 1000 strong
at Acasote, eight leagues from Puebla, rout-
ing the latter. The French communication
was almost cut off. Jalapa and Tampico
are abandoned 6y them.
General Burnside on the 28th ult., in.
formally rendered bis resignation as officer
Of the army. The President asked him
not to press its acceptance, inasmuch as
there was other work to do. Burnside re-
piled, that whatever such work might be,
he hoped it might soon be assigned him.
He was willing to take any command, how
ever small, or do any duty, but be was
unwilling to wear shoulder straps and draw
pay when doing nothing.
The u. 8. steamer Aurora on ths 10Th
inst. captured the English steamer Rising
Dawn With cargo of 2638 bushels Of salt
and large quantity Of lucifsr matches,
soap, candles, and gunny bags. She Was
from Nassau and trying to run the blockade.
The q. 8. steamer Ottaws, on the 2lst,
captured the schooner Petermsn, with 80
bales Of cotton, trying to run out Of
Charleston.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1863-02-07

secluded homes It would be cruel to disappoint
them. in their cherished hopes II the school
tax, inst at present, is somewhat Of . burden,
remember it is not half 90 great burden -
would soon be imposed upon us BY the vices Of
children. growing out of their ignorance. A
good Free School is one Of the cheapest institu-
(ions in the land. W.T..
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1863-02-07

On the 9Th, the steamer Tropic, formerly
the Huntress, of Charleston, while attempt.
ing to run the blockade, was destroyed BY
ire; her crew and passengers were saved
By boats from the Quaker City.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1863-02-07
The Leavenworth, Pawnee & Western Railroa

The Washington correspondent of the
St. Louis Republican remarks that Mis-
souri, is greatly injured by the order of the
President, which fixes the guage of the
Pacific Railroad at five feet. The guage of
the road through Jefferson City west is
four feet eight aud half, and thus the con
nection will be broken at Kansas City.
The same writer, evidently against his
will, admits the fine prospects of the Kan.
sas Company. He says: "The Leaven-
worth, Pawnee and Western Railway Com
pany is upon the best financial footing, and
has better pecuniary prospects than ever
before marked the initial Of q railroad coc1.
pany in this country.
"Interest upon the bonds held by the
Indians in payment for their lands, is now
overpaid for some time, and the company
is deriving heavy surplus revenue, which
it is expending in constructing the road.
"The construction Of all the road is con-
tracted for with Messrs. Ross, Steel & Co.,
formerly large contractors on Canada rail-
roads, who have now entered upon the
work, and expect to have ninety miles COM
pleted-to Fort Riley-by the end of the
present year. Contracts have been made
for the rails with manufacturers in Penn
sylyania. All the bridges required are also
contracted or with parties in Michigan, who
will work them out in the pineries, and
ship them already to be put up."
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-11-17
Items.

New York, Nov l6.-The county bounty
in this city to volunteers is fixed at $500, and
the state bounty $50, in addition to the gov
eminent bounty of 1902 to new recruits, and
$402 to veterans. Thirty thousand men are
wanted.
The great iron clad Dictator is to be launched
Thanksgiving day.
On the 30th ult., a steam boiler in Harlow's
mill, Marquette, Lake Superior, exploded.
Six men were in the mill, four of whom were
instantly killed. The mill was literally blown
to pieces.
WASHINGTON, Nov. l6.-Dr. Frederick
IL. Hooper has been appointed by the war de-
partment surgeon of the first district of Mas
sachusettS, vice Foster Hooper, resigned.
New YORK, Nov. 16.-The captured block
ade runner Margaret and Josie bias been pur-
chased by the government
Fort MONROE, Nov. l6.-The steamer
New York left for City Point this morning,
with upwards of three hundred rebel prison.
erS, all wounded, in charge of Major milford,
flag of truce officer.
Last evening, shell, sixteen inches in d.
ameter, exploded accidentally at the navy
yard machine shop. A fragment of the shell
was thrown three hundred yards into the fort
ress, and struck private of the Sd Pennsyl-
vania artillery, James Mullen. He died with
in two hours.
BALTIMORE, Nov. l6.-Another consign-
ment OF provisions, twenty-six barrels of mess
beef; twenty four barrels Of pork, and four
barrels of flour and meal, were sent by C. C.
Fulton to Libby Prison and Belle Isle to-day
from the Baltimore American relief fund,
making seventeen hundred dollars worth sent
within week.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-11-17
Rebel Reports from Charleston, Chatta-
mOOga and Mcsterm Yirginin.

FoRT MONROE, Nov. I6.-The Richmond
Wing of November l4th, contains the follow
ing -
CHARLESTON, Nov. l2.-The enemy kept
up moderate fire on Sumter all day from
their mortar batteries and two monitors. One
monitor, wooden gunboat, m wed up to Sui
livans island at noon, and shelled the bate
ries one hour.
CHARLESTON, Nov. l3.-The firing of the
enemy from their mortars and rlfied pieces
averaged two per minute all last night, and
is increasing and still going on this morn
ing. The casualties last night were two
killed and one wounded
ATLANTA, Nov. l3.-The firing between our
batteries and the enemy continues briskly.
The enemy has made movement from right
to left, either with view of diversion in or.
der to attack Lookout" or to send reinforce
ments to Burnside.
Gen. Imboden is in Allegheny cooperating
with Gen. Echols. The report of his having 4
fight aud being wounded is doubtless prema.
ture. The Yankees under Averill have adj
vanced to Covington, Allegheny county.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-11-17

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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-11-17

NEW YORK. Now lG-COrrON quiet and firm sales
$50 bales at SC for mi,idng uplands.
FLUuR-heceipts 20,90l bbls; sales 1920 bbs; state
ana western is in moderate demand without material
change IN price; superne state $50 % 57O extra
9l5 @ 25 choice 62b @ $50; round hoop Ohio 7,25 q
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and 1854 atoa Oats out lc beter $50 q sac
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Beef quet sales 100 bnls also ticrces India mess
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1925 Tor new chiefly at lS,22 Lara dull whskey eX-
cite and a &c better 1900 bbs at 65 a Csc for
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very dun sales 100 hhds Muscovado III lSac. Coffee
mac i've. MOiasses inactive.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-11-17

HE LONE STAR."-0f all the men elected to
the legislature from Worcester county, william
Bennett, Esq of Hubbardston is the only one calling
himself democrat, and therefore the only repre-
sentative our county will have in the legislative
caucuses Of the minority We trust that he will
duly reflect upon the weight of responsibility thus
Unexpectedly cast upon him; and in serving his
county constituency we doubt not that he will re-.
member that the so-called democracy of to-day is
widely different article from that which was known
by the same name two years since Mr.. Bennett ia a
gentleman Of considerable legislative experience.
and if there must be an opposition, and that oppo-
tition must have "leader," we know of no one
upon whose shoulders the mantle the gentleman
from Newburyport" could more appropriately fall
than upon the member from HubbardstOn.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-11-17

ARTICLES received by Soldiers Relief Committee
since Nov, 9:-Old shirts, drawers, socks, vests
pieces and papers, Mrs Simeon Clapp; shirts, 5
neck ties, Mrs Hoari gallon tomato catsup, jar
stewed tomato, old pieces MrsJ Newton; books,
magazines, pamphlets, pictorials, tracts from Mrs
harrington Mrs Wood, Mrs IL Baker. Mrs French,
Mrs . A Palmer, Mrs Watt Mrs Roth Misses Hill,
hnOwlton, Rugg, jerks, Walker and Jennison; Ell.
cravings and games from Misses knowton. jerks,
walker, Biselow and Williams sand paper and
patterns, DIR. Hill.
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Gbs Aa,g spy ddmeestr ducsoag Alurnng, 0Ob II, 1853

them. The fight was still going on when the
messenger left for the purpose Of carrying
the news to the general commanding. The
18th Name, whirh was in the advance at the
time, at once received orders to march with
out delay for Brownsville.
The government building at fort Brown
had been burned to the ground by the rebel
garrison. preparatory to their eyacuating the