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E.Ak:s NiCTuRI7s. ETC.

The IefaidS New Orleans correspondent
writes that 'the great Importance Of Gen.
Banks's recent victories can scarcely be ap-
preciated by the people of the North Let
assure you that their results will be of incal-
culable benefit to our country
In the usual style Of Northern newspaper
correspondents, the writer proceeds to speak
of the sUuion feeling which manifested itself
At various points along tne line of march of the
Federal columns. lie says:
Throu2hout the section of the country
through which the army has passed i'll this
short but decisive campaign, to point twenty
miles north of Opeiousas, all classes of people
have signifsd not only their readiness, but
their desire to renew the oath Of allegiance
The force in the field has rot been such as to
enable General Banks to leave 4 garrison at
the different towns through which the army
has passed. The column will move. intact,
with all ito power, and 10 eGcouragement has
been given at present to those applicants for
the privilege Of renewing their allegiance to
the United States. They have been told, how
ever. that all Well-disposed persons will re-
ceiye from the Government feparation for
their losses, and that in due time protection
will b. given them against all enemies what
ever.
pE,TRUcrioN OF THE sLOoP.OF.WAR PRXBLE.
The same correspondent furnishes the fol
lowing particulars of the destruction Of the
sloop-of.war Preble:
A gang Of men we're at work in the fire
hold, .mptying barrel Of tar oil into the tanks
used for that purpose, when, by some unknown
cause, it took fire, and the barrel exploded,
throwing the burning oil ~ svs5y DIR
thew spread with great rapidity, co quickly,
indeed, that the oiioers and Grew had 70 aban-
don the vessel with nothing but the clothing
they had ON. In one hour only the flames
reschsd the magazine, which blew up with An
awful explosion, tearing the vessel into .
thousand pieces and seasssnng tnS ~ !fsgmsnS.s % -
oil over she bay Of Psnsaeol& Astns TIME As
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Stsal;ng GoUcrnment C0rn--JacssOu slave
Of Mr.. Geo. Williams, Of New Ken, county,
has been sent to Richmond by order of Gen.
Wise, charged with stealing Government corn,
and plotting the Yankees during their recent
raid through Lhat county
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h's0ks TO The LAmgNTED JACKsoS.-
on The 2osh instant, at Mobile, the tiags on
aii The batteries were hung at half mast, and
Nat hour guns were fired from sunrise to sun
's'' III honor Of the memory Of General Jack
kyu
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tween the Navy Yard and the city of Pensa-
cola, fortunately in a position where her guns
going off, which they tii when they became
heated, could do no damage. But enc life
was lost On the occasion.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1863-05-25

1rmy Psonaottons--A rumor prevailed on
yesteraay that the President had it in contem
pIation to commission Major Generals A. +.
Lin and r. s. Eweli Lieut. Generals. Brig.
Gen Harry Heth has been made II Major
General
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COLoRsD vOi UsrEyEs

A Washington letter announces that two
colored companies were mustered into service
in that city on the 18th.
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FROM NORTHERN PAPERS.

ALARMED ABOUT KENTUCKY.

The Northern papers display coed deal Of
alarm about Kentucky. Telegrama flow about
from different places on the Ohio representing
that the rebels were invading Eastern Ken
tucky ia large numbers, under General Buck
ner. Rsbel pckets We're stated to be all slor g
the Cumberland and the river was falling and
would soon be fordable. A dispatch was how
ever, sent from Louisville (da.edtha 18th May)
to quiet alarm. Ii states that the sta,tling dis
patches about rebels were from rebel sources,
and meant to divert Federal re1nforcements
from Rosecran5-that save eleven small re q
nents under Morgan on the South side of the
Cumberland, there vera 70 forces menaons
Kentucky. This was the opinion AZ head
quarters Ssh there was much turmoil about
Kentucky, who is not fully centided in OF late,
:ls shown by the summary executions of her
citizens under Bufnside's order.
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EfPORTaD EVACUITi)sCFy yl-g.gJrG.

A telegram, from Washington, dated the
l9th, to the Philadelphia Ia1"irer, states that
the President had information from General
iIarbut, who had dispatches from Generai
Grant couiiematory of the eva ;uation Of Vicks-
burg
This news probably had as favorable all
effect on stocks Ia the United States as the
news published here Saturday morning. had
upon sugar in this ma, ket 4
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D. L. Garrison and John Ballock made their
escape from prison fifteen days since
Df Green, of Danvilie, of the 9TH Virginia
has been in this prison for three months. lie
is held as hontage for.the iufEmous DR.. Eucker
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Administrator Notice.

Notice is hereby given that letters Of Admin
istration were granted to the undersigned Aug.
23d, 1862, BY John Pipher, Probate Judge Of
Riley county. Kansas. rs Administrator Of the
Estate CT Henry Reynolds, deceased. All per.
sons indebted to said estate are requested to
make immediate settlement of the same and
all persons having demands against said estate
are required to exhibi: them to the Administra-
tor, TO be allowed, within one year from the
date Of these letters, or they may be precluded
from any benefit of said estate; and If such
claims are not exhibited within three years
from the date of these letters. they may bs
forever debarred. II. c. WHITNEY,
Administrator Of the Estate of Henry
Reynolds, deceased. nll-4t S5.
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From New Orleans.

The steamer 8. R Spaulding from New
Orleans 24tb, has arrived at New York
Among her passengers are General Butler
and staff, except Colonel Jonas H. French,
and Captain John Clark, who remain.
General Butler, prior to leaving New
Orleans, gave reception at the City Hall,
where hundreds Of citizens and officers
called on him. General Butler also issued
a farewell address to the citizens, in which
he says he leaves in the proud consciousness
of carrying with him the blessings Of the
humble and loyal under the cottage roof,
and in the cabin of the slave, content to
incur the sneers Of the salon and curses of
the rich.
Up to the sailing Of the steamer nothing
had transpired as to the intended move.
ments of General Banks, but it was known
a campaign had been marked out, With
Baton Rouge as base Of operations.
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u We have cheering news from all quarters.
The new year was ushered in with the dreadful
rattle Of nusketry, and the dying groans of brave
men, yielding up their spirits upon the altar Of
free institutions. Success has marked the open
ing Of Eighteen Hundred and Sixty Three, and
precursors to future success abound The disas-
ter at Fredericksburg has doubtless postponed
any further active operations on the Potomac
until spring. The letter of General Burnside,
taking upon himself the responsibility of that
fatal set back, stamps him as patriot Of the
highest order, and shows a nobleness Of soul, in
which We think can be confided the destinies of
the Republic The Proclamation Of Freedom
appears in our columns. Efficiently enforced
If it is not allowed to remain a mere paper docu-
ment-by every governmental appliance, it is
not improbable that the rebel Notifications at
Fredericksburg will be gradually vacated by
that time, in consequence Of the insubordination
Of their producers at home. Then let the slaves
know tit would be infinitely better than
10 use up ten or fifteen thousand more lives in
dislodging them. Let all our commanders, then,
emulate the promptness Of Major-General Curtis,
who in few moments after the Proclamation
appeared, telegraphed to Leavenworth, authoriz-
ing the mastering Of negroes into the service.
The Army Of the Frontier, having well-nigh
annihilated its rebel adversary, is at present
quiet. The fighting before Vickburg continues
according to latest accounts, but grounds exist
for hope that Eicksburg is now ours. The gal
liant Rosecrans, after five days terrible fighting
at Murfreesboro, has completely routed and used
up the rebel army in that quarter That bold
and Troublesome brigand, Morgan, has been
badly whipped Also in several skrmishes the
Union forces have been victorious.
Thus begins Eighteen Hundred and Sixty
Three-cheering to the most desponding May
we not hope it will close with the effulgent rays
Of Peace and Freedom lighting up the land
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The Railroad to Be Commenced 1onday-hs
Great Enterprise Begun.

Tho Railroad to Be Commenced Nonday-hs
Great Enterprise Begun.
Mr.. Steele, the railroad contractor, has
arrived here with his family and taken up
his permanent residence in oar city. He
brings with him a number of railroad Ia
borers and operators, and will commence the
great work Of breaking ground on the
Pacific Railroad, hence west, next Monday.
From that time on the work will be pushed
with the utmost vigor.
This is an enterprise of the greatest pos
sible importance to Leasenworth. 1t opens
up for US great future, growth, population,
wealth and prosperity. Eastern roads must
now seek this point as the great termini,
east and west. 49,
Let every influence be brought to bear
in support of this movement, every interest
combine to push on the great work, and but
short time will elapse until we will hear
the whistle of the iron horse and witness
his solid tread advancing towards the shores
of the Paci6c.-Lepv. Times, 5h.
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era. Shots were also fred at intervals by
their artillery, but in spite Of these ansoy-
anoes the pontoons were built, and at day
light Oh Sunday an advance was made BY
Sherman's- entire army. General Steele,
commanded the left, Gems. Morgan and
Blair the centre, and Gems. NJ. L. Smith
and A. D. Smith the right. Gen. Steele
was separated from the centre for time,
being swamped, but finally turned the
rebel right and opened communication with
Morgan's division. BY Sunrise the engage:
ment had become general, and there was q
constant rattle of musketry and thunder Of
cannon from ole end of the line to the
other. The rebels were strongly entrenched
on a bill, and their fire had given much
ANNOYANCE. Gen. NJ. L. Smith ordered the
Eighth Missouri to take it by a charge,
which they did with shout that was heard
clear to the feet. The fighting continued
up to 10 o'clock, on Sunday the 2Sth, when
the Rocket left with dispatches fran Gen.
Sherman. Our forces had gained victory
after victory, and no doubt IS felt but
Vicksburg has fallen. As near as We can
learn the gunboats have not yet made their
attack in front, neither had anything been
heard from the forces below. Gen. Sher-
man and his army will have all the glory
themselves.
On Saturday the steamer Blue Wing
left Helena for the feet ladened with ord
nance stores. She had on board very
large mail and had two cool bargcs in tow.
She was without an escort below Napoleon,
and was captured by rebel battery and
taken up tue Arkansa. river. Her crew
and passengers we're all taken, including
special agent Noel.
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SheriM's 4 Sale.

Notice is hereby given that will offer for
sale at Public Auction, ut the door Of ths
Court House in Junction City, in the county of
Davis, on the 10th day of February, 4. D. 1862
at o'clock, p, NJ. Of said day. all the right
title and interest of Geo. W. Kingsbnry in and
to the following described Real Estate, to-wit:
Lot No. in block no. 80, lot l3 in block q.
lot II in block l5, lot in block ! and lots 10
and IL in block 20. situated in Cuddy's Add4
ton to Junction City, in The county Of Davis
aud State Of Kansas also lot II in block six
~ in the city of Junction, and county and
State aforesaid. Said property will be sold by
virtue of and 10 satisfy an Order of Sale in
favor of VIM. S. Blakely and against the above
named George W. kingstury, issued by the Sd
District Court of the county Of Davis, and to
me directed as Sheriff Of said county.
Given under my hand this the 10th day Of
January, A. d, 1863.
A. ". CALLEN,
n11-7t Sheriff
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Defeat Of the Rebel Morgan.


Morgan crossed the Cumberland, and
cut of Nashville at Gainesboro, and appear
ed in front of Murfreesboro on the 9th.
Colonel Hobson, of the 18th Kentucky,
drove part Of his forces, killing nine and
sixteen. Morgan then crossed
Green River and moved to Elizabeth, de-
stroying the bridges at Beaver Greek and
Nolen. He also destroyed the trestle work
at Muldraugh's Hill, and moved for Roll
ing Fork. Colonel Harlan, Of the 10th
Kentucky, overlook him at Rolling Fork
and attacked him, killing, woundlng and
capturing number of bis men. The rebel
Colonel Duke died of his wounds. Morgan
fed before Harlan to Bardstovn, and thence
attempted to escape between Lebao.u and
Belleville. Col. Hawkins, Of the Twelfth
Kentucky, attacked him this morning, kill.
ing . number, capturing his caissons and
ammunition wagons. Morgan Is Tying pro
eipitately.
General Reynolds marched from Glasgow
yesterday from Greeusburg, and may inter-
ceps hin. Col. Hslsey, Of the 9th Ken
tucky Wa killed. Morgan has paid dearly
for what he has done. Our casualties have
not been reported. Gen. Roseerans occu'
pies Murfleesboro
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SHERIFFS SALE.

Notice is hereby given that will offer for
sale, at Public Auction. ut the door of the
Court House in Junction City, in the county Of
Davis, on the 18th day Of February, A. D;
1868, at 2 o'clock NJ. Of said day, the follow.
ing Real Estate, to-wit Lots No. 6 and /, In ,
block No. 8. with the appurtenance thereon J
taken on an Order of Sale in favor of John
Lindsey, issued by the Third District Cour. Of
the county of Davis and to me directed a.
Sheriff Of said county.
Given under my hand this the 10th day Of
January, A. D. 1868. A. W. CALLEN
nll.6t psf Sheriff
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Petition for Divorce.

against dicial Dist. Court.
David T. Backer, ref't. within and for the
county Of Davis, ct al. attached, in the State
of Kansas.
David T. Backer, Of parts unknown, will take
notice that Jane Backer, Of the county Of
Davis, in the State Of Kansas, did, on the 3lst
day of December, 1862, file her petition, in the
court aforesaid, against the said David 7. Bsos
ker, defendant, praying that she may be d.
vorced from the said defendant for the cause
that be, the said defendant, was, on the 23d
day of October, 1860, guilty of extreme cruelty
towards the said plaintiff, without any just
cause or provocation on her part; and the said
David T. Backer is notified that he is required
to appear and answer said petition On or bsgors
the 2lst day Of February, 1863.
Jan. 5, 1868. JANE BAcKER.
Attest, By S. B. WHITE, her Atty.
h. D. Mobley, Clerk. nll-7t
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AN EXAMPLE FOB BoYs.-The Evening
Post states that Gen. Burnside was appoint
ed to West Point by Secretary Smith, then
. member of Congress from Indiana. The
boy sent note requesting the appointment.
The Congressman paid little attention to it,
but happening to be in the same town one
day, out Of curiosity be looked up the ap-
plicant, whom he found on q tailor's bench,
engaged in mending an old rair Of panta.
looms Near him lay book Of some
abstruss science, to which he was dovoting
bis spare memeots. Finding him an intel
ligent, ambitious youth, he granted bis
request: The poor .ailor's apprentice bids
fair to become the hero Of the war.
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Terrific Fighting Before Vicksburg.
Cairo. Janiary

CAIRO, January ..
The news of the attack of the Benton on
the rebel battery at Davis bluff, on Satur-
day last is confirmed. She made the attack
sinely, because the channel is so barrow as
to prevent the movement of two boats at
once. The battery at latest accounts was
not taken. Some others on the Benton
were either killed or wounded. She lay
with her b,oadside to the battery, and was
struck upwards of twenty FIVE times. -
The rebels have fortified the place With
great care, as it protects the herman Salt
Works and they had also hoped to prevent
Sberman's landing.
On Saturday, Sherman's entire force de-
barked on the left bank of the Yssco, ten
miles from its mouth, and Immediately
formed in line of battle and commeueed to
march towards the rear Of Vicksburg.
When fairly beyond the range OF the gun.
boats, the rebels were met, and sterrible
conflict of FIVE hours duration ensued, in
which the rebels we're constantly driven
back, first beyond the two bayoos that
encircle the town of Vicksburg. aud then
from the bills where tho entertainments ore
being thrown up. This point was reached
about dark on the 9th, the bsyous being
between the hostile armies. During the
n;oht Sherman's forces found it necessary
to construct two pontoons over the bayous,
and the rebels, understanding the object,
filled the underbrush With sharpshooters,
Who attempted to pick of the bridge build
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Latest from Vicksburg.
HOLLY SPRINGS. ia

HOLLY SPRINGS, Jan. I.
To Gen. Halleck, General-in Chief:
Dispatches from Gen. Sherman and the
naval commander were received at Helena
on the 3lst. The gunboats were engaging
the enemy's batteries. Gen. Sherman Was
within three miles of Vicksburg, hotly en-.
gagged. From rebel scouts l learn that the
Grenada Appeal says the Yankees have got
possession Of Eicksburg.
L. S. GRANT,
Major General Commanding.
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cumstances, the reorganization of the whole
South into Territories of the United States, in
order that its people may enjoy Republican
form Of government in this Union"
Such, We hope. may bethe policy of the future.
If We but act in the light which we have, it will,
and great results flow from it.
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e% Horatio Lombard, of Chicago, has
obtained from the War Department . con-
tract to follow the army Of the Potomac
and collect the hides and tallov of the cat
tie slaughtered for the use Of the army.
There was . good deal of competition, there
being over forty bidders. Mr., Lombsrd's
bid was $3.50.
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g he II II i o n .
JUNCTION, KANSAS,

% Yes, will say shame upon every man in
America who is not an Anti Slavery man
shame and disgrace upon him. l don't care
for the consequences. / will not restrain my
honest indignation of feeling. l pronounce
every man faithless miscreant who does not
take part for The abolition Of Slavery
DANIEL O'CoNSELL.
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The Battle at Murfreesboro-A Complete Victory
HEADQ'Rs 14TH ARMY Corps,
Department of Cumberland, front
of Murfreesboro, Jan. 8

of Murfreesboro, Jan. 3
To II. w. Halleck, General in Chief:
On the Goth of December we marched
from Nashville in three columns, General
McCook by the Nolensvllle pike, General
Thomas from the encampment on Franklin's 8
pike, via Wilson's pike, and Gen. Critten-
den on the main Murfreesboro pike.
Our left and centre met with strong
resistance, such as the nature of the country
permits. The rolling or billy roads, skirted
by cedar thickets and farms, interseeted BY
small streams with rocky bluff banks, formed
many serious obstacles.
Gen. McCook drove Gen. Hardee's corps
mile and half from Nolensville aud oc-
cupied the place.
Gen. Crittenden reached within mile
and half of Lavergue. Gen. Thomas
reached Wilson's pike, meeting with no
opposition.
On the 9th Gen. McCook drove Gen.
Hardee from Nolensville, and pushed a
rccohuoiterlng division six miles towards
Shelbyyile, which found that Gen. Hardee
had retrcatcd towards Murfreesboro.
Gen. Crittenden fought aud drove the
enemy before him, occupying the line OF
Stewards Creek, and captured some prison
ers, with slight loss. Gen. Thomas occu'
pied the vicinity of Nolensville, when he
was partially surprised, thrown into confu-
sion and driven back.
Gen. Stewards division repulSed the ene-
nv four times, and protected the flank Of
the centre, which not only their Own, but
advanced until this untoward event which
compelled me to retain the left wing to sup
port the right until could be rallied and
assume new position.
On the 1st inst. the rebels opened by an
attack on US, and were again repulsed. On
the I'd there was skirmishing along the
front, with threats of an attack, until 3
o'clock, p. m, when the enemy advanced
and threw a small division across the Stono
river to occupy the commanding ground
there.
While reconnoitering the ground held by
this division, which had no artillery, l saw
heavy force coming from the woods and
advancing in line of battle three lines deep
Thew drove Our little division before them
after sharp contest, in which we lost 70 OF
| so killed aud 375 wounded. They were
finally repulscd by Gen. Negley's division,
| aud the remaining troops Of. the left wing
of Martins pioneer brigade, and fled fa1
over the field and beyond their entrench
meuts, their officers rallyiug them with
difficulty. They lost heavily. .r9.
We occupied the ground with the LEFT
wing last night, and the lines were com
pleted at 4 @ clock this morning.
LOUISVILLE, Jan. 4.
Murfreesboro advices represent the Fed
eral victory as complete. The entire rebe
army is. fleeing towards Tullahoma in grea'
disorder.