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The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1863-09-05
General Order No. I.
HEADQUARTERS NORTHWESTERN DISTRICT

HEADQUARTERS NORTHWESTERN DISTRICT,
K s. NJ, Junction City, Sept. 5, '63. I
l. In conformity with the orders from thu
Commander-in-chief, hereby direct that thu
citizens of the several counties included in
this District meet on Saturday. Sept. 18th, at
their usual voting precincts and enroll them.
selves into companies. elect their officers, and
forward the muster rolls to these Headquarters
as soon as the organizations are perfected.
II. Headquarters are hereby established at
Junction City.
I'LL In precincts where there are not sufficient
men to form . company they will unite with
any adjoining precinct or neighborhood, as
may be most convenient within this District,
and without regard to county lines.
Nv. Companies organised will parade for
drill every Saturday at such hour and place -
their officers may direct. Officers win see that
arms and equipments are kept in good order.
v. Arms, with equipments and ammunition,
will be furnished from these headquarters as
fast as they can be procured; companies will,
however. arm themselves with rifles, shot-guns
they can be more efficiently armed.
vi. Captains Of companies now organised
will use every effort to I'LL up their companies
to the maximum, and report at once the num-
Der Of men for duty, number and kind Of arms
in their possession, and other information re-
specting the efficiency Of their commands.
VII. Companies may decide as to whether
they will drill as cavalry or infantry; cavalry
will furnish their own horses.
VIII. Battalion drills viii be ordered as
soon as practicable.
The undersigned trusts that all citizens viii
at once respona to the call made upon them.
The s1rsst protection from thieves and ms
rauding bands il good healthy local organi-
sstion. Being well armed and prepared Tor
any emergency il more than half the battle.
The militia Of this District win only b called
into the field in the event Of m invasion Of the
State too great to be overcome BY the forces OF
the district invaded; and If called out VIII b
paid for their services.
Authority IL given to enforce The srgsnlsa-
ton ~ herein provided for; but it 10 hoped that
10 occasion viii call for the exercise Of such
authority. g. n SfRIcKLER,.
Colonel Commanding
:, Northwestern District K. 8. u.
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T Major E. L. PArrE is spoken Of as . candi-
date for Representative from Riley county. The
Doctor is Q radical-one of our sort of things
He believes in killing rebels. and don't 60 much
on the Curb Stone General /" policy of wooing
them back. He enlisted as private in old COM
pany B Of the Second Regiment. and Was ap-
pointed Surgeon of that Regiment. and subse
quently Medical Director of the Army of the
Frontier. A short time since he resigned and
was honorably discharged. We know from
personal knowledge that be discharged his duty
faithfully, and that the heart of many . poor
soldier will warm up when he remembers kind
attentions. He is capable and will honestly
represent the interests of his county and the
State at large.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1863-09-05
FREEDOM TO ALL.

The Emancipation Proclamation of the Presi
dent was deemed by some as inefficient. because
it was not universal in its terms. To those de-
string the complete abolition Of Slavery. from
principle, without regard to the loyalty of mas
ters, it was unsatisfactory, inasmuch as bounda
ries were laid down to the boon Of liberty then
bestowed. But the Almighty is solving the
problem, and man is but q weapon in His hands
None little thought, at the time that Abraham
Lincoln gave the first stroke of the pen that
caused shackles to fall, that Jefferson Davis
would make the last and finishing stroke, where
by the remaining manacled limbs would be
freed! But such is the strangest feature of the
rebellion.
main object of which was, in the beginning. to
defend Slavery and secure its permanency. has
issued an edict giving freedom to Five Hundred
Thousand bondmen, and as if to be more liberal
still, offers them fifty acres of land each. AT
the solicitation of conference of the Governors
Of the Confederate States, JEFF. has decided to
call into his service half a million of black
troops upon such terms. When the Federal
Government began the organization of colored
troops, rebels North and South protested in the
name of civilization" and the rebel Govern.
ment treated with the most shocking barbarity
>eolored soldiers who have fallen into their hands
But why the change? 1t is indicative Of the
exhaustion of the Confederacy. as we'll as an
important step in the great march Of Universal
Freedom.
This will not in the least strengthen the rebel
cause, and however unnecessary some may deem
it as furthering emancipation, still it must be
regarded as having IN important bearing in
this great progress. It will tend to hasten the
end aimed at in Encoln's proclamation. And
we imagine that those brought from the interior
of secessia will be worth but little when they
observe their brothers in arms on the opposite
side. enjoying freedom, green backs, good clothes,
and nations.
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Special Order.
LEAyExYoRrH. Aug.

LEAvENwoRrH, Aug. 90, 1868.
Col. S. " Strickler, commanding Northeastern
District, K. s. N.
You are hereby ordered to proceed at once
to organize into companies the Militia Of the
Northwestern District, comprising the coun-
ties of Wabaunsee, Davis, Dickinson, Saline,
Ottawa, Clay, Riley Pottawattomie, Marshall,
Washington, Republic and Shirley, and take
such measures for the protection Of the border
as you may deem expedient. t
THOMAS CARNEY,
Governor and Commander-in-chief.
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Kxseut,o. Of sdbstituts Dss.rtsrs.

A dispatch dated headquarters Army oi
the Potomac, Aug. 20, says: The execu-
ton of the substituee deserters sentenced
to the penalty of death, in General Order
No. 81, took place to day. More than
ordinary interest was exhibited in this ex.
ecution Of military Law, and il Is estimated
that not less than $4,000 we're present.
The ground was we'll selected, and every
arrangement so complete that no excite
ment occurred to mar the solemnity Of the
proceedings. AT the order 70 fre, thirty
six muskets we're discharged, and instant
death Vas snnounced The spectacle Was
uousual. The Protestant, the Hebrew sad
the Catholic stood side BY side, each utter
ing prayers fos the dspaf.ed.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1863-09-05
Jef. Davis to Ann the Elavss-Peace 1ovl
ments in North Carolina.

Jsf. Davis to Ann the slavss-Peaee Move
ments in North Carolina.
Rebel papers say JEFF. Davis has decided
after conference With the Governors of the
Confederate States, to call out half mil
lion black troops, who are to receive their
freedom and so acres of land at the close
of the war. e.,
Late North Carolina papers bring &C
counts of numerous peace meetings through
out the State.
The Raleigh Standard still continues its
Wholesale denunciations Of Davis tyranny,
and public speakers openly advocate her
return to the Union. f.f,.-...-.
The counter revolution in the old North
State is rapidly assuming formidable d.
mensions, and will sweep everything before
lk
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1863-09-05

WANT TO kSow.-was there Coprerhesd
killed or wounded in Lawrence? There are
. number of old seeds of rufiianism and other
Copperheads there. but We do not see their names
among the unfortunates. We would not charge
them with couplicity. but We wonder if they
have any stiags Of conscience when they think
that spies who have overheard their expressions
of sympathy have probably saved them. 1t
reflects badly to see one class Of citizens singled
out and butchered for their loyalty.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1863-09-05

KANSAS CITY, Auv. 27.

AANSAezCITY, Aug. 27.
Qualtrelps nen arc scattering to their
fastnesses throughout the border counties,
and all still being hunted BY all the availa-
bic troops from al parts of the District.
Many Of them have abandoned their worn
out horses and gone to the brush afoot.
They we're al remounted at Lawrence with
horses they captured there, aud they led
their own horses back, packed with the
piundesed goods. The led horses and sto-
len goods we're nearly all abandoned in the
chase, before they got far into Missouri.
Over three hundred horses havs been taken
BY our troops, including some of those
taken At Lawrence. Most of the goods and
much of the money stolen have been re-
taken, AID will, IS far as possible, be
restored.
Reports are received since my dispatch
Of Yesterday, of twenty-onc more killed.
making in all about eighty. ! think it
will largely exceed q hundred before any
considerable body of our troops withdraw
from the pursuit. No prisoners have been
taken and none will be. All the houses in
which Lawrence goods have been found
have been destroyed, As well as the hoases
Of known guerrillas, wherever our troops
proceed.
Our troops intend to destroy the houses
of all who do not remove in obedience to
the last general order, by the 9th day Of
September next.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1863-09-05
WHAT A SOLDIER THINKS.

We make the following extracts from . private
letter of soldier, dated Springfield, August 25
"The RAID on lawrence has just reached 10.
but with but few particulars. It is considered
here one of the most horrible buteheries ever
committed on this continent We hear that sll
the prominent men of the place were murdered,
and the whole town burned. trust that the
particulars will show that it is not 20 bad, al
though can Judge what Quantrelle would do If
he once got possession of the town. So much
for your General with brains By the time all
our towns and farms are destroyed. and thousands
of innocent, defenceless citizens are murdered
and burned, our Government will learn that It is
not the best of policy to make Generals out Of
politicians. and that it not only requires man
Of brains (the only quality claimed for Ewing.)
but q man Of experience, one who has seen SER
vice, and who understands the movement Of
forces, and has some idea of the duties of Gen.
eral.
atom Ewing is nothing but politician at
present, but Just give him time and experience
and he may make General He does not deserve
the rank he now holds, nor is he qualified to ill
it. It was an insult to the soldiers when he Was
appointed, and it does not surprise me in the
least to find that he is incompetent. Sehoield
is another of the same stripe, with less common
sense and patrio,ism), and does not deserve the
place he 90 ably disgraees. God grant that the
eyes Of our rulers will soon be opened.
"Colonel Cloud, with his brigade. has gone
below to reinforce Blunt The last We heard
from him he vas near Van Buren,. The Rgimeatl
10 with him. t5 584i=f
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1863-09-05

p The people Of Fort Scott request Of the
President that he retain $50 prisoners, to be shot
if Quantrelle is not handed over. Sidney Clarke
suggests that General Ewing make An assessment
upon the border counties Of Missour, sufficient to
replace the property destroyed at Lavrenee, and
that the Paola camp meeting enforce the order.
A citizen Of St. Louis. through the Demoesst,
suggests that the sympathizen Of that city Be-
taxed to pay for Quantzelle's work.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1863-09-05

We lesra that the Governor has already
procured an order, ssnt to Fort Leayen-
v@th, from the Departnept Of Wsr, to
psrchass twelve hundred horses for the
Fiftssntb, sov filing up npidly. Arms,
uniforns asd equipments will b furnished
- recrsits - fase . mustered. Two con
panies yers nsstessd to-day, asd Va nm
dssssa.d that s6vs more viii 30 completed
this week Good fox the Fifses1tb.- Times
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1863-09-05

.LuxaAIn5-Goveenor Carney gave $1,000 70
ths rsaisf a Lawvsnee, ssd SSstAsssr = Dso..
85oo. Those Who pss6r 70 tssde viii libsel
nea-and Who don't Eshould rems0bsr this
when they 60 TO Lesenworth.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1863-09-05

Bombardmsnt Of charlsston-Ths City Burning.
The following is from the Charleston
Courier:
The attention of housekee2ers and citi-
zens generally is directed to the notice
recommending that constant supply Of
water be kept on baud to extinguish the
fire of the enemy's incendiary shells ex-
ploding in the city.
Charleston papers give the particulars of
the bombardment of the city by General
Gilmore. Thirteen shells were fred of
which twelve fell in the city. The firing
commenced between twelve and one o'clock
Saturday morning, arousing the people from
their slumbers. No rersons were injured.
Most of the shells fell in the middle of the
street. One entered the warehouse Of Mil
ling & Co., corner Of King and Church sts.,
aud exploded in the upper story, making q
large opening in the brick wall Of the Med
ical Purveyor's storehouse, scattering things
in great confusion; some straw ignited /
causing an alarm of FIRE, but it was cxtin-
yui>hed without trouble.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1863-09-05

TThe Leavenvorth Times has not said
"brains" once since the Lawrence massacre.
It has tsmely defended Ewing by rsciting pre-
vious raids, but the Emporia News. Ewing
paper, says they have been more frequent under
his reign, and demands bis removal.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1863-09-05

uA company of the Eleventh Is still doing
Provost duty in Leavenvorth. Why are they
mot sent after bushwhacken s-are needed about
ss much in Learenworth as in Juactien.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1863-09-05

"a Intelligence was received from Lieut.
Col. Lszssr, Of the Missouri Lot, yesterday,
that be bad two more fights With Quss-
trell's men, killing ssssstssa Of them.
The Firss has had I've fights in a3l With
them since the LAvrenos massacre, and
have killed twenty or thirty Of the seo.n.
drels, besides three wounded. Good for
the First. 5a fR ~ as
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1863-09-05

~ Several persons in Psrkville, Mo-,
Who had expressed their appreciation Of the
Qusntrell massacre, we're driven out of the
town By the loyal inbabisants thereof, aod
one of the sympsthisers was severely band
led aod nearly used up. Parkville 10 sley-
al town, and will not permit busbwbaekers,
or their sympsthisers 70 harbof there.-
Bully for Psrkville Times.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1863-09-05
Announcement.

WE ARE AUTHORIZED TO ANNOUNCE
w that C. K. GILCHRIsT, Of Topeka. IL
candidate for the Office Of DISTRICT At
TORNEY for the Sd Judicial District, at the
election in November next.
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d. rAompson and his entire stan Captured

Jef. TAomp0on and his entire stan Captured
ST. LOUIS, Aug. rs.
A dispatch received at headquarters in
this city, says Col. Woodson. of the Sd N.
8. NJ, made raid on Pochahootas, routing
several bands Of guerrillas and capturing
100 prisoners. among them JEFF. Thompson
and his entire Staff.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1863-09-05

~. Remember the meeting Of the County
Union Committee next Wednesday.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1863-09-05

The Worlds special says the rebels made
daring raid on the Rappahannock, csptur-
ing two gunboats Of the Potomac fotills,
and the revenue cutter Putnam, The reb-
els came off in small boats aud seized the
Satellite, killing the captain; they thep
dashed on the Esle, which they succeeded
in taking. A sign was then made to tho
Putnam, which came into their clutches.
Each Of the gunboats carried one nine-inch
Dahlgreu gun. The mouth Of the Kappa
hammock is blockaded, aud it is not believed
the rebels will get the boats out of the
river, otherwise they might come up the
Potomac aud do much damage.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1863-09-05

in command of that Department as soon q
Gen. Gilmore and Admiral Dahlgren have fin.
ished their work. It is thought just rstribu-
tion that Massachusetts, would furnish the
commander over the hot-bed Of secession.
It was rumored in Colorado short time ago
that Ex-Governor Gilpin, General Fremont and
DR.. Wozencraft had become proprietors Of the
Union Pacific Railroad, under the charter pass
ed by the last Congress. It is further said
that the route selected is from Kansas City
and Lesvenworth, uniting at some convenient
point west and following mp the Smoky Hill
We give the rumor as We find it in the Denver
pspers.-Buliesin. l5s 80
Dr.. Banzano, Of New Orleans, who 10 said
to have the name Of being . philanthrcpist,
and who has also taught his slaves to read and
write, with his windows barred, Is now In
Washington, and has had several interviews
with Secretary Chase regarding the eon6sca-
ton of rebel estates. From his statements It
would appear that the policy Of employing free
laborers by the rice and cotton planters b .
most jadicious one. Larger crops are raised,
It less expense to the grower, with ffse labor
than with slave labor. .-sf.,. -.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-01-12
our Army 'orrespondcncc...from
Holly Springs, utssisstppi.
Io..w S,s ..xo lsc1

General Grant has made no important move
ment since | wrote YOU a Tea days ago: partly.
probably. because lac j. not ready. That bold
strike which was 10 have been made has been
postponed Tor satisfactory reasons. There has
been no communication with Washington lor Just
two weeks. and mo- reliable Information from the
States Tor something more than that ume-the
paper Of the l1th being the last. Ii is said that
one or two persons have ventured 10 run the
bloex,de northward via Columbus. but with what
success has not been reported. A few persons
went through 10 Memphis With a wagon train.
starting a week ago. the advance of which, re.
turning. has just been heard from. Il, that train
sent SUM letters 10 the world. not Wing In
Dixie. which / hope will reach you before this
does; otherwise the public loss may b. immense
10 those Who may feel concerned ~ "a nv
personal safety and comfort during the siege, |
would say hit | an tolerable, | thank YOU. The
parlar oi the tine house captured b, nav cousin. A.
&. Suickle. as bis office. and ia which were placed
for safe keepsng the line bells ot the proprietress.
hiss furnished such sleeping accommodations A..
are not 10 be grievou~ly complained Of in times
ct var: aud The table at C,pt X + Bryant. con
sidering that he = only a prisoner OF sar. his iur
ni>h~i grub. good enough what there j. OF IL. aud
enough of IL such - u j.. So that between the
bedding ol The secesh. and the table oil The prs
cner. ! have managed To survive. !, may have
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-01-12
HOUSE

~
House met AZ . o'clock, Mr. Speaker In the
chair. journal OF Yesterday read aud approved
Mr. Packard from Select Committee appointed
10 wait on the Gu,cnur aud hlurm him OF ,he
readiness Of the Huu-e, as u constituent branch
ot the General Assembly, "a hear his message,
repolted that the duties elJoihei hid been per
formed, aud that he EAcciicucy declined 10 ap
pear la person before The Two houses IN iuiut
Convention. as the Constitution OF the State
poOsides. Report accepted and adopted,
RESOLUTIONS Ia ivERNoa's MESSAGE
Mr. Packard moved that the House respectful
ly decline 10 receive The message Ut HIS Excel.
lency's private Secretary aud that tie same be
returned Ia His Excellenct to be delivered here
alter by him ~ lersOn to The tieteral Assembly
of Indians. the House m e mwhlle notify NJ His
Excelleney when u will suit its convenience to
hear h m
Mr.. Packard spoke Ia support of his ,esolu
ton. He detailed the Circumstances Of the Ia
terview OF the Committee with the Governor The
manner OF transmitting the message was an act OF
discourie-y To thu House It wss positive ia
suit. THIS House should demand oi every cp.or
clnAte branch OF th. Government not only re
spccllul consideration. but an adherence TO the
Constitution and laws aud all the paeceients
grounded thereon.
Mr. Forester replied. going into a legal argu
ment Ia show that the m"thod proposed by the
Governor IN transmitting hs message MAS IN &C.
c"rdance with The practice ia Congress by The
President. and also obtained "a many ol the
States The communication. therefore, being re
speci.ul Ia it, character. and not iuegularly be-
fore the House. should be received aud respect
fully considered.
Mr.. n wman followed IN n like argument
Mr. Harvey argued To show that a long line OF
ptcceJenis had established the manner of deliver
ing the Governors Message. IL VAS expected by
the people that he should anpesr in person before
the General Assembly nId deliver il. This was
a time which demanded Of every man that be
should do his duty He would hold the Governor
To his. lie would tell him that this General As
sembly vas no mob. to have hrs communication
conIen,piuousls thrust in their isces b, a clerk
He would hold that gentleman Ia precedent
usage. the Constitution amd laws No revolution
should he attempted by him AID his friends. In
consideration of pact usage. in considerations Of
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-01-12

leans = revolution IN public sentiment which sill
a.ionl.h them aud wll place them Ia a miaoniy
IN a nsw Legislature, which will mate boluas on
lhels psft entirely hssa,lsss. We opiy rsFrs,
that the Democratic seuptFa bed evee she ovur
esy 10 receive The rc~solatlons, 1hey were no,
entitled 10 that consideration. The Republican.
OF Inl..ss haze ssl a. maeh lnisfs.t la lsees
sary legislation a. have The Democrats. and they
should aihsf. ~ p~nnoiple whatever may be the
consequence. The Democrats msmbsss OF che
Lsglslalafs vlll he overwhelmingly sustained BY
The people In % doing.
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special Correspondence " ihs Chicago rimss
FROM washington.

Tas EMANCIPATION PnooLssArioS wfLl Drrson
KssrucKr Asp TsssIssss raos ras usloN-
Isr.nvssfios ~ NArollos clnrAls IN rnr
sFRIsa.
The Shasta courier., 1863-04-18
The Law of Newspapers.

l. Subscribers who do pot give express notice to
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: 3. If subscribers wish their papers discontinued,
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3. If subscribers neglect refuse to take their
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sent they are held responsible until they settle their
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4. II subscribers to other places without
informing the publisher, and the paper Is sent to
the former direction, they are held responsible.-
Notice should always be given of removal.
). The courts have decided that refusing to take
a paper or periodical from the office. removing
and leaving it uncalled for is prima acia evidence
of intentional fraud.
~ Postmasters would ohige, bya strict fulfill
mcnt of the regulations requiring them to notify
publishers in three months, of papers not ta-
ken from their Office by subscribers
aass- Under the law of Congress papers are not
charged postage in the county in which they are
published.