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The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1863-10-03
Publication Natioa.

OSEPh BENNETT, nonresident Of State
- OF Kansas, VIII take notice that Charles
Wlllemsen. as administrator of the estate of
John Fitzgenld, deceased, did, on the 52d da V
Of July. A. D. 1893. file his Peti,;oA In tbs
District Court-of the Third Judicial Di.tric, Of
the State of Kansas. within and for the eonntv
of Davis, in said> STATE, AGAINST the said Joseph
Bennett. defendant, setting forth that the said
Joseph Bennett gave his mortgage to the said
ohm Fitzgerald. in his lifetime but now de-
ceased. on the southwest quarter of section No.
three (3). in township Ne. eleven ia. south
of Range No. seven a.. east of 9Th principal
meridian, situate in Davis county, Kansas. TO
secure ttie payment OF the sum of one hnnslre
and seventy dollars, according to n certain
note referred toiin said naortga e, datel Aug
18th, 1889, payable one year after date with
Interest from date at the rate of four per cent
per month until paid. The said Plaintiff
claims the further sum of fifty dollars. as liq-
Undated damages for foreclosure as specified
IN said mortgage. That since the execution o.
the said note md mort ga &C the saidJohn Fi,z-
gerald has died. and that the said Charles
Willemsen was duly appointed administrator
Of the estate of the said John Fitzgerald. de-
ceased. on the 18th day of June, A. II. 1883. bv
the Probate Court of Douglas county. Kansas.
The said Joseph Bennett is further notified
that he is required to appear and demur TO. or
answer the said Petition on or before the 18th
day of November. A. d. 1868, or the same win
be taken as confessed and judgment rendered
accordingly.
Dated September - 1868.
SHANNON & SHANNON.
Attest: Plaintiff 8 Atty.
II n Noprrx, n;st.;ot Ol,.l-
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1863-10-03

SHEEP.--Sherif Callen arrived home Thurs
day evening bringing with him two hundred
and fifty head of sheep.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1863-10-03
0b4vm n i o n F..
Junction, Kansas, October 3, 1868.

e The Rev. Mr.. May German Methodist,
breaches Tomorrow afternoon, at three o'clock.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1863-10-03
2 DiDx'r AMOUNT 70 AxYrhrso-some few weeks

DIDN'T AMOUNT 70 AxYfHyNo-Some few weeks
ago We notice that charges had been preferred
against Captain D. W. Scott. ex-Quartermaster
at Fort Riley, and that an officer had been sent
up to take testimony in the case. The evidence
has been submitted to Major Easton, Chief Quar-
termaster Of the Border, and it was of so little
consequence that the matter has been dropped,
and the Captain fully exonented. Scott has
been elected Captain Of the militia company at
Ogden, which is indicative of some confidence
among his neigh bors. --.s.
PREcIscT MISUNDERSTANDING to call of
the Junction City Precinct Union Committee.
the Union voters met in caucus at Taylor 8
Hall, on Wednesday, Sept. 3Oth, 1868. s. VI.
Strickler was called to the chair, and Divania
Furrow appointed Secretary. The Chair stat
ed the object of the meeting to be to select four
delegates to attend the Union County Conven-
ton to be held Saturday, October Sd. On
motion, proceeded to select the delegates by
ballot, which resulted in the election Of Geo
A. Taylor 4. II. Towle, K. 3. Mills and Ed
ward Cobb. Meeting adjourned.
s. N. STRICKLER, Chm.
nrrA
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1863-10-03
New ADVERTISEMENTS,
CITY HoTESI T..
Junction City, Kansas.
GEO. II. PURINT0N, = - Proprietor

The undersigned having thoroughly renovat-
ed and reftted this commodious and popular
house, fatters himself that he can accommo-
date regular boafders and the travelling public
in style unsurpassed west Of Leavenworth
The coaches of the Kansas Stage company
leave this house for the East and West.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1863-02-25

hushed TO silence, the sword Of civil
war would never have been drawn aud
the current Of our prosperity would
not have been interrupted. Evil coun-
sellers were listened 10. The admoni-
tons Of prudence were disregarded.
The people were allowed no time for
reflection, and no opportunity to deliber-
ate. Every word Of caution was de-
nouneed with unsparing bitterness. 1t
is strange that so many were swept away
before this wild storm of passion We
can now see the error and deplore il.
How to correct il, is the great question.
One way is clear. Let those who have
been drawn unadvisedly into this contest
against their government, resolve TO Aban-
don it. They will be welcomed by their
former friends, and the sad past forgot
ten. This done, the country will be
speedily restored TO its former coudi-
tons, and placed under the control of
wise, prudent and sound men.
. IS I'll 1, | am very respectfully,
Your obedient servant -
HORACE MAYNARD.
ADRIAN MYEHs, Esq, Chairman Of Com
mittee on Celebration.
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A Tory Sheet.

Here is the account Of the dispersal of
the rebel Convention at Frankfort, given
by that notorious sheet, the New York
Journal Of Commerce;
A political convention assembled in
Frankfort, Ky, yesterday, for the pur-
pose of making nominations for the Au-
gust election. Delegates from forty
countRs were present The chairman, on
taking his seat, said that he hoped ''the
convention would do nothing that good
and loyal citizens should not do" Pres.
sntlw holVeuer, appears a Federal colonel
backed bya regiment 10Th frsi bayoasis,
,ol,o dsnolmoe, the members Of he convention
as fruit0rs having the names of Demo-
Gratis, and commands them to disperse.
Needless 10 say that the order was car
ried out
This leading conservative" organ
maintains that the rebels in Kentucky
have precisely the same right TO hold
conventions that the loyal have. II as
serted the other day that a citizens al
legianee is due TO his State, and not to
the Federal Government Il says;
"There is no question wbatpcr in the
mind of any properly Informed student
Of our system, that while support and
defence are due 60 the constitution, as
also TO sll treaties and laws made under
II, allegiance is due to the sovereignty OF
the State in which the citizen resides"
This is exactly the doctrine Of the
South cArolinians. They will support
aud defend the Federal, or the Conreder-
ate Government so long as such action
may not conflict with the "alegianoc d4,
10 ne sovereignty Of their State" but
whenever the Federal aud State authori-
ties eomeia collision, they will sustain
the State. This is tho very spirit OF
notification, secession, disunion, and re-
bsllion. IL means anarchy and revolu.
tion. /, tends to the overthrow Of al
true conservatism.
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FROM IIer. u. j. melrs.
The following letter from an old and
distinguished citizen of Tennessee will
be read with peculiar interest:

The following letter from an old and
distinguished citizen of Tennessee will
be read with peculiar interest
10 BROADWAY, NEw loRK,I
February II, 1868,
Dear Sri yesterday received your
note Of the I'd inst, inviting me to be
present at celebration Of NAsuINGroN's
birthday at Nashville.
1t is more than probable that l shall
never see Nashville again, unless il bu
upon some visit OF business, not TO de.
tain me beyond few hours. Neverthe.
less, | hope duly esteem the good will
you manifest in thinking of one so ut
terly unimportant as circumstances and
my own nature have cOnspired TO render
me in this hour when, il ever, / ought to
have served my country with my life.
The zeal of those who attack the insti-
buttons devised, and so warmly recon-
mended TO the American people by
WAsHINGToN, ought TO be met with an
equal zeal in the defense Of them. But
unhappily this is not the case; and l
confess that the fact has produced in my
mind profound apprehension, that the
inappreciable blessings OF free institu-
items are as pearl cast before swine.
When recOliect what manner of men
Were listened TO by the people OF Ten
nessee, and needed instead of the wise
admonitions OF WASHINGTON, and not less
disinterested than wise, am at loss for
words TO express my wonder and my
despair.
BY adhering to the Union, Tennessee
would, this day, have been saved the mis-
cry Of the tread of hostile armies; and
her institutions, including even slavery,
would have been efiectually shielded by
the national power. But now, profound
conviction has taken possession of the
loyal mind everywhere in the free, and
Ia the slave States as well, that slavery
and peace cannot co.exist
SO then, whoever longs for peace, let
him work to remove the cause of the dis
sension. Whoever desires TO behold a
return of that wonderful prosperity, that
began to exist at the adoption of the Ma
tional Constitution, grew with it's growth
in power, anu died with the birth Of the
treason which is laboring TO overthrow it,
must devote his property and his life 70
restoration of its authority. What
ever prevents this restoration must be
dctested; and let me say TO you, that,
whether you help or | help in this work,
or obstruct il, will be all the same the
work will, nevertheless, accomplish itself
Respectfully,
r. J. MEIGS.
ADRIAN MYERS, Esq, Chairman.
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From Hon ID. S. Dickinson.
STATE or New York.
Office Of the AHaneg General.

STATE OF NEW YORK.
Office Of the Aa0Fney General
Ny Dear Sir: Returning TO my Office
after a weeks absence, find your es-
teemed favor OF the I'd, inviting me in
behalf of the City Council of Nashville,
to visit the city and take part with
your citizens in paying suitable tribute
to the memory of the sainted patriot and
hero-WAsHlNGToN.
IwOuld that time and distance did not
prevent its acceptance, for | would gladly
commune with people whose patriotism
bravery and endurance have enabled
them 10 resist and DEFY one of the foulest
conspiracies that ever disfgured the
page of history. II costs as little here to
swell the note Of patriotism, but loyalty
i5ith you is avowed at The hazard of Iib-
erty and life, and we sympathize with
you, aud honor you accordingly.
You have literally fought the good fight,
and may that Being who guides the des-
tiny of nations, and upholds the just, so
strengthen you as a people, that when
you have finished your cause, it may be
said in truth that you have kept the
faith.
have never doubted the integrity of
the Southern people, nor their attachment
TO III Union, nor their fidelity to the
Constitution and, though In sections
they have been betrayed into con :
tiict with the Government by false and
fraudulent ppetences and forced there by
the military power of desperate leaders,
am sure they will hail the period when
they can return to the dear old emblemn
of promise and of hope-the Stars aud
Stripes,--the flag which WASHINGTON
baptized with the blood of revolution.
AS for the dark and malignant wretches
who inaugurated this rebellion, and urged
it onward, they who have caused such
vast oceans Of blood and such rivers of
tears to flow, have literally slain the first
born in every household, and filed the
land with devastation and mourning, that
they might strut the titled heroes of a
political show, if they do not find hall
ter here, and perdi,ion hereafter, hemp
will have been created in vain and fire
aud birthstone be defrauded.
1t is well indeed to signalize the natal
day of the Savior of his Country, by fit
ting ceremonials. It's exhibition will
not arouse the current Of madness now,
but will sink deep into the hearts Of the
masses, who, in moments Of reflection aud
repose, love and honor the Union, and
will hasten their return TO the paths of
patriotism and duty. May Heaven in
its rich plentinde Of mercy to mankind
rescue our cherished land from the rude
and barbarian hand Of the despoiler and
give us Union, Constitution and peace.
Thanking you, my dear sir for the
kind Partially in which you estimate my
humble efforts in the cause of our com
mon country. | am
Sincerely yours,
d. S. DICKINSON,
n. ~
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HEADQUARRs DEPARrMEsT OF TuE UNHERLAND, !
Murfreesboro, Tenn, Feb. 10, 1868. !

GENERAL Enclosed transmit letter
sent you yesterday by flag OF truce,
which was returned to my lines to-day,
endorsed, as you will See, and sighed
"JoE WHEELER, Maj. Gen. and Chief of
Cavalry"
also inclose copies of. the list of
Medical officers robbed during the battle
of StSne's River, and Chaplain GADDIs'
statement of the treatment of some
wounded men on hospital boat.
Ipresume your customs do not war
rant subordinates in stopping commune
cations addressed to their superior COM
manders.
Nor is il necessary TO call attention to
the disc0urlesy Of an officer of high
rank, who had the meanness to stop such
a communication, and 10 abstract from il
the inclosure, which he presumed TO re-
turn, because he was unwilling TO for
ward il, the papers referring to his own
conduct.
Very respectf'y, your Ob'tserv't
[Signed. w. s. ROSECANS,
Major General.
General Jos. E JoHSsTos, @. :. A.
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The Revolutionary war was opposed
by Tories, the war Of 1912 was opposed
by 9lue-Light Fsderalists, and the great
war for the preservation Of American
freedom and natioEAlity is opposed by
Northern and Border State factionists.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1863-02-25
Correspondence of the Twenty Sc
cond. ..
Patriotic Responses of Statesmen
and Soldiers.

The following letters among others.
from invited guests were read at the
celebration on Monday. We regret that
we can find room for a portion only of
the many patriotic and fervent commu-
nications, which were received with loud
applause, by the most enthusiastic and
largest assembly which ever celebrated
the birth day of WASHINGTON in this
city. There is propriety in present.
ing first the brief and modest letter o # The
illustrious citizen whose labors for the
purchase of Mount Vernon, have asso-
ciated bis name so closely with that Of
WASHINGTON:
Letter from Hon. Edward Everett.
BosToS, Feb. II, 1868.
Ny DEAR Sra have this day reeeiv-
ed your favor of the Sd inst, inviting me,
on behalf of the city council Of Nash
vile, TO visit that city, and take part with
the members Of the City Council and
the citizens, in paying due reverence aud
respect to the memory Of WASHINGTON,
on the approaching anniversary Of his
birthday.
Entertaining the highest respect for the
loyal magistracy and citizens Of Nash
vile, feel much honored by this invi-
tatiqn, and, if possible, should rejoice to
unite with them, in fitting commemora-
tton OF the greatest Of good men and best
of great men. l regret that my health,
though much improved after a long and
severe illness, is not sufficiently restored,
10 enable me to undertake Tho journey to
Nashville, at this season of the year.
remain, Dear Sir, with great respect,
very truly yours,
EDWARD EVERETT.
ADRIAN MYERS, Esq.
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The words Of the gallant officers re-
corded in the letters which we publish
to-day, are the sentiments Of the invinci-
bic Army Of the Cumberland. Men OF
Union will YOU let them fall to the
ground?
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II we were agarter, whip, rattle, joint
or bisek.snAke, we would feel very much
like cutting the acquaintance Of the Cop
perheads forever, on account Of the dis.
graceful political association Of their
name, There is such a thing as dis
gracing even a snake, although we never
thought 80 before.
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ION Lon. noraee maynara.
HOUSE, OF REPRESENTATIVES,, I

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,, !
WAsHIgGToN, Feb. r. 1863
Dear Sir / have yogF invitation, in
behalf OF the City Council of Nashville,
10 BE- present at celebration Of the APP
preaching Anniversary Of WAsHNGroS's
Birthday. Though my duties here pre-
vent my accepting il, / am glad that the
day is 70 be celebrated la the capital Of
Tennessee BY long usage, and general
consent this has come 10 be a solemn fcs-
tiyal 10 the American people And when
was it's Observance so expressive and
significant as now, when, az you well
say San attempt has been made by dem
ag0guss, fanatics and corrupt politicians
10 destroy our beloved country aud put
an end 10 free government"
All the associations connected with
that great man whose history has made
the day illuslrious, rebuke the spirit Of
disoord ana strife which has balhed our
land ia blood Had his oounsols been
needed, and anger aud prejudice been
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1863-02-25

Why in the name of law aud order, is
der, is not an efficient and suf-
fIicient police placed upon the streets
to attend TO the army Of thieves and
burglars which infest our city ? Not
night passes in which there is not
some residence or store broken open.
There are hundreds of Migrants and sus-
picious persons here, from all parts OF the
country, who have no visible means Of
support, and who must get their living
dishonesty. Why are not such persons
ordered TO leave the city, by our military
authorities2 If found within the corpo-
ration limits, after a set time, let them be
put TO work on the streets or Notifications.
The present state of affairs is intolerablc
aud il is Of the greatest Importance to
both our municipal and military author
tiles to reform it quickly. If fifty or a
hundred Of the thieves which infest the
city, were disposed Of snmmarily by
court martial, il would be a blessing.
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HEADQUARTERS, cAvALRY,
Feb. 10 1868.

Respectfully returned. Being an officer
of General Bragg's army, do not feel
authorized TO forward a communication,
the language Of which, when referring TO
the Commanding General Of the Army,
indicates so little regard for the courte-
sizes that are presumed to govern gentle
men in their intercourse.
(Signed) JOS. WHEELER,
Major General and Chief Of Cavalry.
URApQuAErKRs, nErARrNxNT Or trE CrmssLANp, !
Murfe,sboro, h. w. 1868.
Respectfully ro.forwarded TO General
Joseph r, Johnston, 10 whom the letter is
addressed. The enclosure mentioned
within, have been distracted. Dupli-
Gates are re 'enclosed.
(Signed) w. s. ROSECRANS,
Major General Commanding.
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Grand Union Convention at Indian
apolis

We have made arrangements for spe-
cial telegrapbio dispatches from Indian
apolis during the s,ssion Of the Great
Union Convention on the 18th inst Our
Indiana soldiers viii get a report Of the
proceeding in the USIoN, in advance Of
all other papers.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1863-02-25

We surrender a large portion Of our
space to-day to correspondence, which,
we doubt not, will be Of much interest 10
the public.
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Letters Of Gen. Rosecrans to Gen.
Jos. e. Johnston.

In reference 10 he outrages committed on air
Wounded, etc, By he RebeLs- Statement Of
Chaplain Gsddis in reference 10 he Cap
ture of0le Steamer Hastings, ETC.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1863-02-25

the capitol, TO participate with them in
celebrating the anniversary of the birth
Of WAsHINGToN was received some days
since, and IL was my expectation to have
answered in person, on that interesting
occasion. tind, however, that an unu-
sual press Of Official business this morn
ing will prevent my attendance. This |
exceedingly regret, as il Is desirable that
every encouragement aud countenanee
should be given TO the people 20 recall,
review, and celebrate the immortal
viriuous, and patriotic deeds of the
FATHER OF HIS COUNTRY, at time when
that country is rudely assaulted by nearly
one half the States and one third Of
the people who have grown great and
prosperous under its protection.
GEoBGE WAsHINGToN achieved immor-
tality by establishing a Government uu-
equalled in the history Of the world. 1t
remains with as, II we would be true TO
his memory, TO perpetuate that bene-
fieent Government as we found it--an
unbroken Union of States.
The heroic men now under arms are
charged with the responsibility Of that
holy work. Rest assured they are not
discouraged. They go forth to fresh
battles IN the full assurance that this
cruel rebellion can only be crushed by
the iron heel of vigorous War. They
b.lieve that The great masses Of theNorth
of all parties will stand true to the sol
diers of the Union, when we are in the
face of the enemy.
A few .demagOgues of the North, for
mere personal or partisan ends, have
raissd siclSly cry for peace" when
they should know that there can be no
peace, except in the crushing out Of the
rebellion by force of arms. They have
not deluded any considerable number of
the people, or it they have, the old ami
mostly will revive when 1t is found that
peace" means separation.
With such valuable CO. operation as is
afforded to the Government officials by
the Union Club, Of Nashville, hope
soon TO see the powerful State Of Ten
nessee restored TO its old allegiance TO
the Government oil WAsuNroN,
Respectfully, your obi sery't,
R0BT. &. MITCHELL.
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CAMP AT MURFREEsBoRo, Tenn, !
Feb. 4th., lS63{


Feb, 4th, ls63S
Major General RosEcRANs,
ConmaiSing Dept Of The C,unberland.
Sm-In accordance with your request,
/ herewith transmit condensed account
ofthe capture and subsequent destruction,
of a portion Of your transportation, by
Ere, on the Cumberland River on the
18th day of January, 1868, at the head
Of Harpe,h Shoals, thirty miles from
Nashville, and thirty-five from Clarks-
Vile. l was on the steamer Hastings"
at the time Of her being ordered by the
guerrilas 10 land, and at the request Of
the Captain Of the Hashngs, the officers
and men on board (near 260 wounded)
assumed commando answered their
hail and order by saying that we were
loaded with wounded and could not
stop" they again ordered us ito come
TO- and backed Oeir orders By three 90
p5llegs N musksirp, after which ordered
the Pilot Of the Hastings, "rouud the
steamer 10 the shore This he imme-
diately endeAyored TO do the current
being swifi, the boat yielded slowly, aud
the enemy again fred too rounds Of ar.
hUery, one Of the balls taking effect on
the steamer, seriously wounding oneot
the men, As soon As the boat struck the
steamer, that bad been captured some
two hours previously, "a gang Of drunk
en- rebels under command Of Col. Wade
took possession Of the 'Hasungs."
Then iollosod a scene OF plumber and
theft never before witnessed, They
robbed soldiers aud passengers indis-
criminately, Took from your wounded
soldiers, their blankets, rations, medic