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The PRESIDENTS PRoCLAMAuoN.-A
private letter from General comm andine
Union forces in Mississippi, speaks in the
strongest terms of the utility of the Presi.
dents Proclamation of freedom as 6
weapon of war. The writer says that
Southern society has been completely de.
moralized by it. Some planters have fled
to the cities for protection from spectre ol
insurection, leaving all their movable
property at the mercy of their slaves
Many others haye sold their negroes South
all are making the most strenuous efforts
to keep the Proclamation from the know
ledge of the slaves, but without avail
Accounts from Arkansas represent tht
Shareholders of that State as similarly af.
fected.-N. y Tribune.
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A Harry CourLE.-We noticed, one
day this week in our streets. a couple
man and wife-most happily inebriated.
whether from the effects of the President Is
Proclamation or "dhrop" too much we
are at loss to say, probably the latter.
They were natives Of the Emerald Isle.
and the woman was trying to buy a COW.
She was told by one of our citizens that
he had COW for sale which gave bali
milk and half whiskey. "Have yee's !''
said Biddy "bs me sowl that's nifty fine,' >
then suddenly tapping the person above
alluded to on the shoulder, and with 9
sly drunken wink and nod of her head she
said: "An' hevent yee's a COW that'll
give all 'fhiskey p"
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FROM VICKSBURG.
Con. Steele and Gunboats Attack Reb.
el Batteries on the Yazoo.
CAPT. GwINN, OF THE BENTON, NOR
TALLY WOUNDED.

The Rocket, sent down last week with
dispatches from Gen. Curtis to General
Sherman. has just returned. Gen. Cor
man sent q guard with the boat, com.
manded by Captain Csirn. of the 14th
Indiana volunteers. Lieut. Dickinson
was the bearer Of dispatches from Gen.
Curtis. and seems to be man who would
face danger fearlessly.
1t appears that the Federal feet ascen-
ded "Old river" eight miles from the
Yazoo and advancing up the Yszoo three
miles, debarked Immediately in the rear
of Vicksburg. Gen. Sherman opened
the attack on Saturday, driving the reb-
els before him for some distance. A bay
on and swamps intervening. about one
mile and half. from the town, some.
what delayed our advance. but pontoons
were prepared and the attack was renew
ed with great spirit on Sunday morning.
Lieut.. Dickinson reports that as the Rock.
ct decended the river on Sunday morning
the FIRE of musketry and cannon was in
cessaut. 1t commenced as early as four
o'clock and continued as long as the boat
remained within hearing. 1t is believed
that Gen. Sherman succeeded in entering
the town on Sunday.
General Steele. with our gunbosts. it
appears. was sent further up the Yazoo
to reduce fort which the rebels have
erected upon the river. Nothing salts
factory was heard from Gen. Steele up to
the departure of the Rocket.
Captain Gwinn, Of the Benton. was
sent in command Of the gunboats to CO.
operate witn Gen. Steele. Owing to the
narrowness Of the stream. the Benton.
was the only bost that could be brought
within range Of the rebel battery. While
on deck in front Of the pilot house. look
ing through his eys-glsss. Csptsin Gwinn
was struck in the breast BY solid shot.
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TFor the Chief.1
Resolutions of Union Meeting el
Salem, Nebraska.

Resolutions of Union Meeting a
Salem. Nebraska.
WHEREAS, one of the best Governments in the
world has been assailed by wicked and ruth
less hands Government that has grown
from few dependent colonies into one Of
the greatest nations on earth. A Govern
ment whose flag is respected in every port
in the world. A Government that not only
offers-but being able-protects its subjects
wherever found, if true to the flag of the
Union, whether at home or abroad. A Gov.
ernment that acknowledges no superior in
all things that pertains to greatness, arts
science, wealth, law, religion and rights Of
speech. When this Government is threat
ened SO severely and earnestly by traitors at
home, whose aim is a disunion ofthe States,
equivalent almost to the destruction of the
Government, and those traitors having SYM
pathizers in the loyal States who publicly
proclaim their sentiments, it behooves US as
patriotic citizens of Salem and vicinity to
take some action in regard to the matter.
Whereupon
Resolced, That We have with pain and dis
pleasure heard of language being used that does
not become true and loyal citizens and that
rebel sympataizers will act with discretion by
keeping their own opinions that disloyal SEN
timents cannot be longer tolerated and publicly
proclaimed here.
Resolred, That it maybe fully understood by
all persons, that in adopting the foregoing reso-
luton, it is not our desire or wish to interfere
with the political opinions of any persons when
those political opinions are in common with
the Government and for the Union of the
States.
Resolred, That We are in favor of the Union
and the Constitution as it is vigorous pros
ecution of the war, and that each and every
State may soon pay homsge to the Old Flag
our beacon of light through the dark hours of
the Observation-Disclosures in ali national con-
flicts since. Our guide to all the honors that
we have acquired and all the privileges that
we are so Jealous of and are determined not
to loose /; but that our Government shall sur
viye and continue to grow in greatness when
this Rebellion will be forgotten and traitors
known no more.
Resoloed, That the foregoing Resolutions be
published in the Nebraska Advertiser and
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FROM ARKANSAS
Rebel Loss at Prairie Grove-Capture
Of the Telesraphic Correspondence Of
Gen. Hindman at Van Buren.
FAYETTEVILLE. Ark Ian

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark, Jan. |.
Rebel papers captured at Van Buren, admi.
that their loss in killed and wounded at the
battle of Prairie Grove was over 1000
The entire telegraphic correspondence Of tn,
rebel Gen. Hindman was a,so taken.
1t contains some of the most curious and val
liable information taken during the war. The
tale Of destitution In his army IS pitiable -Four
thousand ofhis infantry had no shoes These
documents. with a splendid rebel flag, will be
sent forward to the War Department by Gen.
Heron.
Two hundred fat cattle were captured in the
recent raid on Van Buren, and over one hundred
wagons loaded with forage and camp equipage
The loss to the rebels IN this expedition was over
S5O0.0O0 The rebels are dispensing in all d.
rections.
The latest information says they intend to
concentrate at Arkadelphia. about fifty five
miles southwest OF Little Rock on the washt,
river. Gen. Schofe'd has arrived and assumed
command oft5e Army of the Frontier.
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FROM SOUTHWEST MISSOURI.
The Forces Of Coffee, Stanwaitie and
Others Driven over the Arkansas.
The Rebel Indians Ready to surrunder.

The following dispatch has passed over
the wires to Washington:
ST.. LOUIS. Jan. 2. 1868.
Gen. Fl. ". Halleck. Washington. d. c.:
Gen. Blunt reports thst Col. Phillips.
Sd Indian Regiment. whom he sent out
with cavalry drove Coffee's. Stanwaities, g.,
and other forces over the Arkansas at Fort
Gibson. destroying Notifications. barracks.
and commissary buildings at Fort Davis
and the buildings used for stores. The In
diaps under Mcintosh and Stanwaitie ex-
press a desire to surrender and return to
their allegiance to our Government.
The destruction Of transports and bar.
racks must greatly incommode the enemy.
He cannot obtain supplies for operations
in Western Arkansas.
S. R. CURTIS. Major-G eneral.
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TEE NEws.-As We 60 to press, we
received discouraging news from Vicks-
burg. II seems that Banks failed to re-
inforce Gen. Sherman, and Gen. Grant
is in such position that no aid can be
expected from him. Gen. Sherman failed
to get possession of the railroad leading
to Jackson, and there does not seem to be
anything in the way of the enemy throw
ing in reinforcements to ON indefinite ex-
tent. There has been no cooperation on
the part Of our gunboat feet, owing in
part to the blundcr which threw the barges
of coal sent down by the Blue Wing into
the hands of the enemy. 1t is reported
that steamers are crossing from tine
Louisiana shore to Vicksburg. supposed
to be carrying reintorcements. The fight
ing has been terrible and bloody, whole
regiments-even brigades-6ghting hand
to hand over the guns for possession Of
the defenses. The 4th Iowa lost 600 men
killed and missing. Other regiments
have suffered terribly. We have to
mourn the loss of Col. Wymsn, 18th Ills.
and Gen. A. j. Smith, killed. General
Morgan is also reported dangerously
wounded. Our loss is estimated at from
5000 to 5000. See telegraph.
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The FLAG OF OUR UNIoN.-Among the
Literary publications Of the present day.
none is more deserving Of liberal patron
age than the "Flag of our Union" Its
columns teem with humor, wit, stories.
and sparkling gems of poesy and song.
Its corps of male and female writers are
unsurpassed BY any paper whatever. I,
is of mammoth size, contains no advertise
ments. is printed on the fines: satin sur
faced paper. with new type, and presents
beautiful typographical appearance. 1t
is staunch Union paper, and carries at
Its masthead the watch-word of every
true patriot. Every family should have
the FLAG, it is valuable acquisition to
the home circle. See prospectus in an.
other column.
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General Butler Challenged BY fussS
ci0us Rebel.

New YoRK. Dec. 70.
The steamer Columb bia arrived to-nlgp'
rom New Orleans. Goth. and HsVsD.;
ID. The steamer Potomac also srri'su
from New Orleans, 18th. There u n'
news Of moment.
The rebels thinking they see . less W. !,
orous commander in Gen. Banks. 'D'y
sppesr in the streets in crowds, ana ou'
OF them sent . challenge to Gen. bu',S. -.
who Pot it in his pocket. and sent ~ -
rebel word that II be desired IN onse' -
come on. in the strssts or wherever sis"
might sait him best.
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Correspondence.
[For the Chiefl
From Among the Bushyhackers

EoA shS SuiShl
From Among the BushyvhackeEs.
HAnRrssoNvILLE, Mo-, Dec. 3.
EDIroR CHEZ As you might infer, We are
at present in the midst of Bushwackers, and
will undoubtedly remain here in winter quar-
tiers. We will make some of these rebels sorry
for their transgressiona. We have various
ways Of doing this. Our rifles, revolvers and
sabres are in full requisition, but We use other
means quite as sffectual. The Jack Bee!er
style, . little kicking and cutting is very bene-
fetal in asgravating cases. A slight touch
on their purses has charming effect and con-
verts many. With Capt David, rebel yet
remains the object of his most bitter hatred.
Something characteristic of the Captain hap
pened at a town where We were stationed. The
hotel keeper, who seemed to have some con-
scientious scruples, being noted rebel, thought
to make out his case all right by extraordinary
policy. He suddenly became very exemplary
in his conduct and nothing they could do was
too much for Capt. David. The parlor was
graced with ladies, who performed on the piano
and entertained him splendidly.
A couple months rolled around, the Captain
faring very sumptuously in the meantime, and
we were ordered to leave. The Captain. as
usual, called for the amount of his bill. "Oh,
no, We would accept of nothing from you. We
feel highly honored that you have been with US;
our house shall ever be welcome The clos.
ing scene was this invitation by the Captain:
"walk up to my Office, sir; will require a
three thousand dollar bond Of you for your fu.
ture good couduct"
LIEUT.. BIXBY,
5th Mo. Cavalry.
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Re- Among the officers killed at the
battle of Murfreesboro'. was Col. Moses
B. Walker. of the 3lst Ohio. command.
ing a Brigade. "We knew him well. Ho.
ratio" 7, He was man Of 6ns talents. a
good speaker, and made splendid ap.
pearance as an officer. His abilities in
the military line were highly spoken Of.
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FROM MINNEs0TA.
ST.. PAM. Jan. Al

81. PAUL, Jan. 4, 1868.
Advices from st. Paul state that the
oios- under Little Crow, are collecting
only aoou. 125 miles from Fort Aber-
cromo'e. Tor nd on the white settle.
ments, as soon as the gr.ss is mp in spring,
so that they can support THAR horses.
Gen. Sibley will march against them
probably about the Middle Of April.
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HEADQUARTERS 14rn Army Conps,

HEApoUARTERs 14rn ARMY CoRps, I
DEPARTMENT OF CUMBERLAND.
In FRONT OF MURFREEsBoRo. Jan.
via NASHVILLE. Jan. 4, 1868.
To H. W. Halieek, General-in- Chief:
On the 18th of December we marched
from Nashville in three columns. Gen
McCook by the Nolinsville pike. Gen
Thomas from his encampment on Frank
Inns pike, via Wilson's pike. and Gen.
Crittenden on the main Murfreesboro
pike.
Our left and centre met with strong
resistance, such as the nature Of the coun.
try permits. The rolling or billy roads
skirted by cedar thickets. and farms in
tersected by small streams with rock bluff
banks, formed many serious obstacles.
General McCook drove General Hardee's
corps a mile AMI half from Nolinsville
and occupied the place. General Crit.
tenden reached within . mile and hall
of Lavergne. General Thomas reached
Wilson's Pike. meeting with no serious
opposition.
On the 9th General McCook drove
General Hardee from Nolinsville and
pushed reconnoitering division six miles
towards Shelbyville. which found that
General Hardee had retreated towards
Murfreesboro.
Gen. Crittenden fought and drove the
enemy before bin. occupying the line Of
Stewart's creek. and captured some pris-
oners. with slight loss. Gen Thomas oc-
cupied the vicinity Of Nolinsville. when
he was partially surprised. thrown into
confusion. and driven back.
Gen. Shersrd's division repulsed the
enemy four times. and protected the 8ank
of the centre. which not only hold its own.
but advanced until this untoward event.
which compelled me to retain the left
wing to support the right until it should
be rallied and assume new position.
On the LIST inst. the rebels opened by
an attack on us, and were again repulsed.
On the Sa there was diminishing along
the front, with threats Of sn attack until
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Additional from Gen. Rlunt.

AudltlOnaI from Gen. Blunt.
HEADo'Rs ARMY oE THE FRONTIER,
Van buren,. Ark, Dec. 80, 1862.
Major General Curtis
The enemy retreated during the night
of the 2Sth. in the direction of Arkadel-
phia. About six hundred sick and woun-
ded Confederate soldiers were abandoned
at Fort Smith with instructions to take
care OF themselves.
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NJ George Hammer. late of Forest
City, who was wounded and captured at
the battle of Corinth. recently died in the
Military Hospital at Harrodsburg. Ken
tucky,. Thus ends another traitor.
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Operations Before Vicksburg.

NAIkO, Jan y.
Dispatches from Gen. Sherman on the battle
field Of Vicksburg, have been received from
Helena. On Saturday, the 9th ult., Gen Sher.
man debarked his forces on the left bank of
the Yazoo river, ten miles above its mouth and
forming in line Of battle, advanced towards
vicksburg. After passing beyond the reach
Of the fire Of the gunboats. they encountered
the enemy in force, and . terrific conflict of
FIVE hours ensued. The enemy was driven
back between two bayous that girt the rear of
Vicksburg, and from their entrenched works on
the hill. by shell.
Saturday night the two armies lay on their
arms with two bayous intervening. During the
night pontoons we're constructed, notwithstand.
ing terrific Ere from the enemy, under cover
Of the underground. At daylight Sunday a
concealed advance was made BY Gen. sher
mans whole force. General Steele held the
left-Mosgan and Blair the centre, and A. j.
and M. L. Smith the right. General Steele
turned the enemy's right 90 as to communic.te
With Morgan's division, they having been seu.
srated BY swsmps running at right angles to
the main front 7a-sg-s
By sunrise the whole force WAS engaged, and
up to ten o'clock the musketry and artillery
was severe. The rebels in front of Morpan's
and Smiths divisions. were sntrenched on hieh
rising ground. This position was finally car.
ried BY storm. The gunboats did not co-oper.
ate, but the Benton engaged the fortiacatiop,
at Haines Biun. During the action several
OF her crew were killed. and Captain Gxinn,
her Commander. mortaily wounded. The ssh
Ohio. 9th Missouri and ID Kentucky sustained
considerable loss in Saturdays fight. Banks
and Farragut were expected % % operate. but
had not arrived. 'ss't'a .i='.a' :
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0~ Letters from South West Missouri
say that DR.. Peter. when captured. look
ed like the Prince of Ragmen. That's
what be gets for being traitor. Won
der If be remembers how he used to step
about White Cloud, with fine clothes and
elegan. cane
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tbt kansas Chief.
WHITE CLOUD. KANSAS:
Thursday, -: January 3, 1868
TO TAX PAYERS.

We have large amount Of Douiphan and
Brown ouuty Warrants, which We will dispose
of at the csrrsnt market price. Persons having
Taxes to pay in the above Counties, will save
money by using the Warrants.
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EPITAPH-ro THE PAssBR.BY.

Here lies a traitor; tits no hallowed spot
Where pilgrims come to pay their homage due;
I'll, cursed above all other spots earth.
And should be stunned by mortals such as you.
'Tis Claib. lies here, the Fo1 who thought to win
A high position in a wicked canse,
And brookng all things vowd he'd be
Ths Chief executor of hideous laws.
An oath he made to take Missouri "out' or 60
Stycenisn like, where 6ends do grin below;
He mssd his reckoning-so the people tell
Missouris in the Cnion-but Caib. has gone hell.
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! ~ Subscribe for the White Cloud
Chief. the best Family and general Mis-
cellaneous newspaper in the North West.
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Hlarriro.

In Holt County, Missouri, on Sunday, the
4sh inst by Rev. G. B. Thorpe, Mr.. RICHARD
c. WATSON to Miss FLORA KIErFER.
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5 w E. H. Grant, of the Troy Patriot,
has received the appointment of Examin-
ing Surgeon in the army.
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@ Dingus wants to know: Is the
tariff on Gusno an impost or compost
duty.
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EF The rebels hoped to whip Rose
Grams at Murfreesboro. They failed. This
we would call "hope deferred"
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EE Burnsides late repulse is now
termed the "New Rout to Richmond"
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: Gg Before this number Of the Chef
i. Issued. we will be off for Topeka
During our absence. Mr.. E. A. Davis. .
eompstent printer, will have charge of
our Office. Don't be backward with your
subscriptions. advertising and Job. work.
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SILLY GAMMoN.-We see that some
Western Republican demagogues, yclept
Oongressmen, talk of the West seeding
from the East, if the g. 8. A. should be
acknowledged. We beg leave to inform
the aforesaid NJ. C.'s, that the Western
peopls have not the fsintest idea Of becom.
Jag an insignificant inland nation, to
please their vanity. What loses the
United States. if the c. S. A. are &C.
knowledged? Only a few thousand square
miles of land, and the curse of slavery
naught else. But cut off littleiasignii
cant New England. and you blot ont the
nations glory. Where then are your
poets, your authors, your heroes. your in
vsntors, that have heralded the name Of
Americans the world over? Where the
trials and suffsrings of nations birth.
born of love of religious freedom, and
freedom Of thought, and nurtured by the
tyrannies and expressions of the mother
country? To the European you have no
past history. when You cease to be part
ofthe Yankee Nation. Sscede from New
England, and become a nonentity. only
to begin anew to the work of two centuries
in the making history for q new nation !!
No never ! The West is not inhabited
by fools though one now and then gets to
Congress.
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0 ANOTHER TRAIroR GoNE.-Claiborne
F. jackson is dead. The instigstor Of
treason in Missouri, is no more. The
man who opened the Penitentiary and let
loose the convicts, giving them rowing
commissions to burn bridges. Ere into
railroad cars. and kill defenceless Union
men and women. sleeps his last sleep
He vowed he would stake Missouri out
Of the Union or take her to hell" His
infamous designs were thwarted. He fell
a victim to the fierce bate that consumed
him. We do not intend to write his
obituary. but merely the epitsph to bs
placed above his grave:
rpITApu-ro TUE pAcaEP,RY
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! WAERANrs.-We have placed our
Comfy Warrants in the hands of Shreve
d Macy, where taxpayers can obtain
them at any time, and to any required
amount.
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H.G. WRIGHT.

improvement COmmanulng'
HEADoUARrERs, CINCINNATI, Jan. /.
To Mejor- General HaIleek:
have just learned from Gen. Granger, that
Major Stevens Of the 18th Regular Cavalry,
With $50 men who we're ordered by him on
scout to ascertain the whereabouts of large
band ofguerrillas in the eastern part ofPousl
county, kentucky, on the 29th ult, after travel.
ing all night over obscure and dangerous bride
paths, came upon their camp just as they were
preparing to move.
Major Stevens dashed upon them and cap
tured their leader. . noted guerrilla, and II
men. The rest. though outnumbering Major
Stevens command, were utterly routed, and
escaped into the dense woods, brush and moun'
tain gorges. Twenty five horses, a large an
ount Of clothing, blankets, guns, pistols, &C.
that were being transported to Humphre!
Xashall's camp, were also captured,
H.G. WRIGHT,
Major General Commanding
HOLLY SrarsGs, JAM
To Major General Halleek:
Gen. Sullivan succeeded in getting nsn'
out ofCol. Forest and whipped him bsdl!,esF
turing 8 pieces Of artillery and great many
horses and prisoners.
Van Dom was repulssd at every point O''
with heavy loss.
U.S.. GRANT.
Major. General Commanding.
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a MoRE FENCE BuRS1xo.-We had oc-
casion not long since to speak Of the cow
ardly sneskipg meanness Of some person
or persons who were engaged in the con-
temptible business Of burning fences, and
destroying the property of those who. al
though have never been proven disloyal
have left the State or been driven away.
On Sunday night last these incendiaries
went sgain to the farm Of Mr.. Pierson.
took thirty panels Of fence piled it up and
set the who'll. on ERE. 1t is high time
such things in Kansas was stopped.
There was time when crime was carried
on in Kansas with q high hand, but that
day has passed, We hope never to return
Forbearance sometimes ceases to be vir'
tue, and these miscreants, who out o.
sheer malice, or q love for the despoila'
tion Of the property Of others. may some
day pull down "the wrong mans fence. .
and suddenly find themselves pulling
toward the fabled Stygian shore.