The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1863-01-31

men, The ladies may pass judgment on him.
TAYLOR, Of the Inquirer, pleased % 20 wen that
we had to regret he possessed such damnable
political notions; but for his corpulence he
would be the best looking. Altogher, Leaven-
worth possesses an editorial corps that win
keep up their end Of that fast" and rapidly
growing burg. We are under obligations to
each and all of them for their attentions and
can only express the hope that their counte-
nances may some day soon light up our sane
tum.
We now come to the Festival. The disciples
Of FAUST and GUTENBERG spare no pains in
honoring the memory Of their great leader on
this continent-BENJAxIN FRANKLIN-he who
has shed only lustre upon the profession and
the world. With souls in the work, actuated
by feelings Of the deepest veneration for their
patron saint, the affair was complete success.
We knew it would, though-when Printers take
hold of anything you may safely bet ait will
be did" With souls as big as all out DOORS
they engaged in the task Of making everything
pleasant, and adding to the enjoyment of the
hour. We were the only representative from
abroad, and of course had considerable on our
shoulders; but we acted the part of the faith
full servant and did well-in proof Of which
we will call to the stand Mr.. TAYLOR, of the
Inquirer. Wait, boys, till Junction sports
Typographical Union, and we'll repay the COM
pliment.
The next morning Tuesday, the 10th, we
took passage for Lawrence. The mud, that
day, averaged six inches deep the entire route,
and the journey was otherwise as disagreeable.
Arrived in that place about the middle of the
afternoon-immediately called on our neigh
bors Of the Journal and Republican, Found JOE
TRAsK all right-taking to married life like a
duck to water. TEACHER, we met for the first
time since the days Of proclamation memory.
He did much then for the free institutions we
now enjoy. Both add to the good looks Of the
editorial fraternity Of the State. Here we met
that FORMULATING genius, SAN WooD, who is
busily engaged in humbugging the people
with the played-out Old Santa Fe Route. SAN
is determined to throw himself away; sorry to
see it.
Lawrence is the only live town in the inte-
rior Of the State Its fine buildings 60 far
in commanding the town to strangers, and the
of its citizens will fully back up all
impressions thus made. 1t can boast Of the
finest hotel building in the State
The next day, we mired in the mud, and
after satisfactory use of variety of vehicles,
arrived at that historic point Lecompton.
Here our sire abides, and we remained few |
lays. We gave a thorough inspection to the |
I'D battlements Of Slavery, contemplated with
. feeling Of awe places where were committed |
leeds, and from whence emanated DEGREES, that |
would blacken the Dark Ages-the dreary and |
deserted surroundings suggesting, ais there
10 balm Of Gilead
But Lecompton has passed through the
iery ordeal. The Incarceration of number
# her citizens in Fort Leavenworth last sum-
ner, pretty effectually dried up treason in her
streets, and loyalty is in the ascendancy. She
nay yet recuperate, and survive the manifest |
lestiny" for some time past so apparent
We will not describe the journey from To-
'eka to this place-mud, pinching cold, and
,alky mules, served to make it interesting,
seeping us out the live-long night, and finally
losing the exercises by sticking in the middle
# the Republican. BY vigorous effort we
Jumped ashore, and walked to town, distance
# three miles, short time before the first ray
If light broke from the horizon. As q conse-
,uence, we have resolved to remain at home
until the Railroad is completed to Junction.
We were highly delighted with our trip,
To sum up, the whole is
appropriately condensed in the following
'oetic gem:
Went down town with pocket full of tin,
Du dab, du dab
Du dab, du dab, do.