The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1863-09-26
NEWS eLRANuasr
n. drafs IS 9 b mex. afolssd 4 Minns-
sota. 4 s. = & q 8
The Army of the Potomac is now being paid

III Tor July and August. |
It is understood that Burnside has acqui-
ssced in the cordially expressed wish Of the
to withdraw his resignation.
1t is said that %, 600 girls in New York earn
; livelihood by making hoop -skirts. Who nysl
abolish crinoline?
In the event Of the change Of the command
er in the Department of Missouri, Gen. Butler
viii probably be assigned to that Department.
A Telegraph office has been established at
Wyandott. Work on the Pacific Railroad At
that point is progressing favorably.
The Americana special Fortress Monroe cor
respondent says there is . rumor there which
obtains belief with many that Richmond is being
evacuated. .sg .,
The officers of the 4th and 9Th Indian regi-l
ments have recently been mustered out Of ser
vice. 1t was about time; they have never
had any commands. 1sl 81
A dispatch from Gen Steele, dated at Little
Rock, Sept. 10th, announces the capture Of that
place, the enemy in full retreat and Davidson
in hot pursuit.
Any number of newspapers can be sent by
mail under two cent stamp, provided they
do not exceed four ounces in weight. This
fnct has not been generally known. Il
| The Worlds New Orleans correspondent,
writing on the 1lth, gives some account Of >
movement probably ON Texas, in three col
umns, under Gems. Franklin, Washburne and
Heron. s.,si.s ais .e.ti as.a!s .. v-5e.s
Mai. H. W. Martin, Sac and Fox Agent, in
forms the Topeka Tribune that this tribe have
sold their lands to Government, and have the
privilege Of the Usage or Greek lands, - they
lprefer. @ 90. .4
The Manhattan Independent says, We are glad
to learn that our friend, r. J. Harper, who has
heretofore held the position Of Q. N. Sergeant
Of the nth regiment, has been promoted to the
position Of 1st Lieutenant and Commissary.
After the 23d all volunteers serving in three
years. organizations, and having less than one
year to serve, will on re enlsting for three years
or the war, be entitled to the bounty ef 500,
probived for veteran soldiers. ~. s-s-
The Record says that the State Auditor has
procured the necessary blank bonds for counties
Issuing bonds for their Territorial Indebtedness.
County Clerks can procure the same upon their
, orders to the Auditor of State. .o...ey
| Advices from New Orleans show that the or
} ganization of q corps dAfrica, which is to mum.
Der 10000, is fast being completed. Nearly
! Is, 900 blacks have already been mustered in,
!; and recruits are coming in very rapidly.
A private letter from England says there il
high authority that the rebel rams will not bt
allowed to sail. or if allowed. an English iron
clad will convoy them. Mr.. Gladstone has beer
converted to our side. Large Investments ar.
I about to be made in our securities. q
The Tribune's special says, in private let
ter, that our Consul at Liverpool says one o
: Anglo-Rebcl Rams is ready for sea, and ex
presses the decided opinion that the British
: Government will take no steps to prevent he
from sailing
A letter from the Army of the Potomac state
that many Of the substitutes who had deserte
were shot in the several corps toward the clos
Of last week, and prompt and extreme punish
ment now awaits this class of offenders withou
hope of pardon. s.....,,. ss-, 81.
!. A writer in the Conservative objects to givin
1t the Railroad Company the bonds of the city an
J. county of Ieavenworth. They ask fol one hui
ID dred thousand dollars from each. The writ
70 says that in view Of the liberal endowment
n the road, it is one of the most extraordinar
IN lpropositions every made to an intelligent con
he munity. ~ .c slt .az:i3 as.l5 .,
OF There is considerable feeling at New Orlea,
s. among the French and Creoles regarding inte
re veution. Within few days . collision was q
to tieipated between the French and Federal gu
Oh boats at the mouth Of the Rio Grande, on son
a. matter connected with cotton aud Confedesp
supplies The feeling was recently indicated
- an advance Of ave per cent in Confederate bond
- Private letters from Rosecrans' army mo
than confirm all that has been printed true
ing the numerous desertions from which t
n rebel army in front Of the army Of the Cul
berland are suffering during the march
I'm Chattanooga. Not far from five thousand
-. ,s1 these fugitives from the rebel service cal
h;s within our lines. sr-..s :.
ro- The case Of D. b. Bailey vs.rD. R. Anthon
20 for false imprisonment. vas concluded in
ivy District Court of Leavenworth county last SAT-
,ho day. Bailey is editor of the Times, and y
re- arrested by Mayor. Anthony because Of j
lef criticisms of General Hooker The jury after
1o- absence of two or three hours. returned verd
~ of $50 damages for the plaintiff. s4A Is
les By the Atchison CAaspioa we learn the !
for suit of the recent investigation of the alleg
nN ms frauds in the treaty with the Kickapoo Int
ans The charges of fraud seem 70 have be
tunfounded The Head Chief Of the Natl
.isi said his people were satisfied with the trsa
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