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The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1863-05-02
DISTRICT COURT.

The April term of the District Court for
Lyon county, closed last Monday morning.
II was the longest and most important term
ever held in this county. Judge Ruggles
was determined to complete the business be-
fore going to Chase county, and thus pre-
vent the necessity and expense of special
session. We only have room to notice the
most important cases. The Civ Docket
had thirty cases, half of which were contin :
ued to next term. OF the rest, all but three
were either improperly on the Docket, or
dismissed by the parties, or went to judy
ment by default or on confession. Those
three cases resulted as follows: Hill VS..
Hall & Porter; judgment was obtained.
This is a case which has been pending for a
long while, and has been fought inch by
inch, after the manner of an ancient Chan
Gerry suit. Whether the rendition of judg-
ment is the end of it, is highly doubtful.
McCuloch VS.. Richards, for damages for
an assault, was tried twice. The first tims
the jury disagreed. On the second trial
verdict was rendered for $780,
The State, ex rel j. Y. Randolph vs. ].
B. Cox. was contest for the coveted Of
fee of Sheriff. Cox had appointed Ran
dolph his Under Sheriff, and sent his resg-
nation to the Clerk of the County Board;
but afterwards Cox continued in the per-
Torrance of his duties, and the rela:or
claimed that be was entitled to perform those
duties as succeeding to tue Office from the
resignation of the Sheriff, Cox. The Court
decided-which decision we publish else
where-that a resignation filed with the
Clerk of. the County Board, had no more
force than if fled with any other officer
not specially authorized By law to receive
the resignation; and it sesuls that the resig
nation must be made to the Governor. The
Court also decided that as there was no
abandonment of the performance Of the du-
ties of the Office, therefore no vacancy ex-
listed. which gave the Deputy right to fill
the Office as provided by statute.
On the Criminal Docket were, in all,
thirteen cases. Three were dismissed,
three were aOlls prosed, and Eve continued.
The other Two were the cases of Morton and
BledsOe, for arson in the third degree-for
burning John Curtis dwelling house, in the
night time. They were separately tried and
convicted, and sentenced to five years. hard
labor. the highest punishment provided.
The testimony presented strong chain of
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1863-05-02

The affair at Cape Girardeau is at an end.
The rebels are in full retreat on the Bloom
field road, with Gen. Mcneil close in pur-
suit. After the rebels were repulsed Sunday
they fell back to Jackson. ten miles from
the Cape, where they encamped for the
night. About midnight Gen. Vandever
came in on their rear from Fredericktown,
completely surprising them and took 500 or
500 prisoners. The number of killed and
wounded is not ascertained.
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CHASE COUNTY. .

Judge Ruggles held Court in Chase coun-
ty this week, commencing on Monday az
ternoon. The Docket, in Chase. had four
teen Criminal and twelve Civil cases on it.
Of the Criminal cases, four were dismissed
by the District Attorney; seven were con-
tinued TO next term; 10 two the venue was
changed to Lyon county, and in one-sell-
ing liquor to Indians-on the plea of guilty,
there was fine of $50 and costs ordered.
Of those transferred to Lyon county one
is for libel, and one for murder-lhe case OF
Wise.
Of the Civil cases, four were dismissed
by the plaintiffs, six were continued, and in
two judgment was rendered by default or
consent. One of the cases continued was
tried; the jury hung. and SO the parties
continued the action.
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UNGRATEFUL.

It seems to US that that portion OF the peo-
pie of Morris county and Council Grove
who are represented by Wood. are extreme
" ungrateful toward the people of Lyon
county. Since Wood commenced the issue
of his paper, he has been blowing every
week about the Lyon county people bringing
little surplus produce to Council Grove
to sell. Wood calls it /" CounAel G,OOUe. (" }
While we are willing to admit that the
conduct of our people in feeding such miser,
able cusses as Wood, is highly reprehensi-
BILE. yet it is better than to let them starve
on our hands. 1t is well known that the
sterile lands of that section of the country
about the Grove will not produce enough
grain to feed even the few people who have
been induced to settle there. We have, of
course, no objection to their getting their
bread, meat, butter, eggs, ETC., from our
farmers; but for Wood to blow over If, Is,
to say the least, very cool. Lyon county
almost ran the great Council Grove Touring
mill, last year, but she did not take half the
grain there that she sent below, to Ottum-
va and Burlington-besides keeping her
own mills running day and night. Why,
Wood, We raise large surplus here of all
kinds of grain, and have it for sale. In
reality, Lyon county furnishes four-ffths of
the supplies for the Santa Fe trade. which
are purchased at Council Grove. II Grove
man gets contract to furnish cattle, -four,
or corn, he comes here to buy the articles.
He can't buy anything in Morris county,
because they neither produce grain or raise
stock there. Every fair man, acquainted
with the facts, will acknowledge these state
ments TO Re true.
A Pennsylvania and New Jersey man
were discussing the merits of their respec-
tive States. The Pennsylvania said New
Jersey could raise nothing. and New Jersey
sad Pennsylvania was not worth cent for
any purpose. The New Jersey man stated
that they could beat Pennsylvania because
they had crows; when the Pennsy lvania1
the crows only roasted in New Jersey, but
had to come over to Pennsylvania to get
something to eat That's The way with the
Morris county folks: they only roost up
there. but come to Lyon to get their food.
And then Wood blows about "Counthel
GsUoue.''
Why, we can inform the man of Spring
field notoriety that Lyon county can put
Morris county in her breeches pocket, so to
speak. Il is true, the Santa Fe road goes
through Council Grove. So, too, it goes
through Wilmington, and Havana, and o..
If some enterprising men should get hold of
the Santa Fe business, and should select a
better route to one side few miles, then the
fate of the Grove is sad. 1t would be en-
lirely out in the cold. There is no local bus
mess to sustain a town, and never can be-.
Wood would have to shed crocodile tears
over the ruins of his pet "Counthel Gwove."
Shoe
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NOTICE is hereby given that letters Of ad.
IN ministFation upon the estate of DANIEL
SIMPLIFY, deceased, have been granted to me
by the Chase County Court, bearing date the
fourteenth day of April, eighteen hundred and
sixty three. All persons having claims against
said estate are required TO exhibit them to me for
allowance within one year from the date of said
letters, or they may be preeuded from any bene-
st of such estate; ane If said claims be not exhib-
ted within three years from the date of said let
ers, they will be forever barred.
JOSEPH HARTLEY,
Administrators of Daniel Shipley, deceased
April 30, 1863. S4-6 $500
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Publication No ice.
George Burt, Plaintiff,
Va.


Peter Beabout, Defendantl
In District Court within and for the County of
Lyon, State of Kansas.
DETER BEABOUT, said defendant, ia parts
4 unknown. will take notice that said plat ntiff
did, on the 18th day of April, A. D. 1863, file his
petition in said court against the said defen dant
setting forth that the said defendant gave his note
for $24O, on July 18th, A. D. 1859, due one year
from date and interest thereafter, at the rate of
four per cent per month; and also, defendant gave
ms mortgage on the south west quarter of Section
70, Township IL, Range IL. in said county, to Sc
cure said note, and claiming judgment on said
note, and the foreclosure of said mortgage asking
.hatsaid lands be sold to pay said Indebtedness,
and attorneys fees of $50 for foreclosure The
said defendant, Peter Beabout is notified that he
Is required to plead, answer or demur unto said
petition, on or before the 22d day of June, A D.
1863.
Dated April goth, 1863
GEORGE BURT.
By his Attorneys, Smith & Montgomery.
$3.50 Si0SO SO
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evidence, purely circumstantisl. but terribly

OfluSuCSS PoiCAJ O'ON~A--SNN'A1' OOS SO'A
strong.
They were seen that night in the neigh
borhood inquiring the way to Curtis house.
Curtis was warned Of danger, and fed with
his family. Some persons were heard
pounding on the door. and calling for him,
soon after the fire broke out. The next day
the whip and quilt that Morton and Bledsoe
had with them the night of the fire. were
found near the ruins; aud Curtis coat,
which had been hung on a nail in the house,
was found out on the ground. Some prairie
matches, too. were found near the ruins,
and some of the same style and kind of
matches were found in Morton's pocket,
when he was arrested.
The defense was an abb. The relatives
of the accused united in testifying that on
that very night both Morton and Bledsoe
came home and slept all night there. The
time and the fact were fixed by sircumstan-
ces and were positively sworn to.
These are the first men ever sent 20 the
Penitentiary from this county. They were
recently from Missouri, and Morton is the
man that kept whisky shop here for a
short time last winter. better known as the
" Boomerang" All felt sorry for them,
bat We did not hear a doubt expressed, as
to their guilt. and no one thought the pen
atty undeserved. They were taken to Leav-
worth. on Monday, in charge of Messrs.
Parham aud Bancroft.
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NEGROES FOR SOLDIERS.

The following extracts are from letter
received from Colin Miller, of the 18th Wis
consin, a brother to Richard Miller, of
Waterloo township, in this county. It is
dated "Lake Providence, Louisiana, April
12, 1868, land gives some interesting hints
in regard to the mastering of negroes as
soldiers:
"Adjutant General Thomas has been here
and made speech to this division. He
announced that it was the policy of the
President to encourage the slaves to come
to our lines; to treat them kindly, to feed,
clothe, arm and pay them, and to put those
that are unfit to fight, and the women and
children, ON deserted plantations, and let
them go to work-all of which was received
with enthusiasm by the soldiers. He also
authorized the raising and offering Of two
regiments of the negroes by our division,
and we are doingit. Our Adjutant is Lieut.
Colonel. and Alonzo is Lieutenant 10 one of
the regiments. A brother of the Coppic
that was hung with John Brown is an Off
cer-I believe Captain-of one of the
companies. They are collecting the negroes,
and will begin to drill them tomorrow.
They enlist willingly and gladly. I think
the vexatious negro question is working it.
self clear. We fad portion of the nation
in rebellion against the Government, who
flee at the approach of our army; and by
the law their property is forfeited Another
portion Of the people in the same districts
are loyal but have heretofore been held by
these rebels; but by the law they have for
feited their right to them, if they ever had
any. Now, why not arm those loyal peo-
pie, and let them fight with US and take
possession of this deserted property that
has fallen into the hands of the Govern
ment? We have often been told that a
white man cannot work here. Well, if he
can neither work here nor keep the peace,
let him evacuate and leave it to the black
man, that they say is adapted to the climate,
and who we believe will keep the peace.
X
"If you see any that object to armiug
the negroes, tell them to come down here
and fight. and then perhaps there viii be no
need Of arming the negroes"
Gen. Blunt. under date OF April 10th,
issued letter of instruction to Col Lynde
of the Kansas 9Th. ordering him to move his
command into the border tier of counties of
Missouri, his headquarters still remaining at
Paola. The troops are to patrol those coun-
ties and destroy bands OF guerillas and out
laws; when bands are met they are not to be
as prisoners of war. Blunt says:
"When such persons are taken prisoners,
which should as much as possible Be Avoided,
they viii be summarily tried by military
commission, and if found guilty must be
executed by hanging or shooting without
delay" Altered Legs" whether in this
State or Missouri, il found with stolen prop
erty. are to be shot on the spot. All stock
taken from rebels, is to be turned over to
the commanding officer at Kansas City.
F. G. Hunt. A. D. Graham. and ]. D.
Gilchrist, were admitted to the bar. at the
late tern, Of the District Court here.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1863-05-02

There are rumors of another Rebel raid
into Pennsylvania. They have taken Nor
gautown. Virginia, near the border, and
there is said to be considerable excitement
at Wheeling and Pittsburgh. The BaIti-
more d Ohio Railroad is not considered al
together safe.
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Publication Notice.
George Burt, Plain tiff,
Clinton porsv, Defendant

Clinton Dorsy, Defeudant.S
In District Court Lyon County. State of Kansas
NLINTOE DORSY. said defendant, in parts
~ unknown, will take notice that said plain
his petition in said co rt, against the said defend
ant. setting forth that the said defendant gave his
note dated April D, 1859. for 1920, and Interest
after, due at the rate of five per cent per month,
due April 23d, 1860; and also, defendant gave to
plaintiff his mortgage to secure said note OF same
date, the southwest quarter of Section &c,
Township II, Range II. in said county, and
claiming judgment on said note, and the foreclo.
sure of said mortgage, and asking that said lands
be sold to pay said Indebtedness and attorneys
fees Of So for foreclosure. The said defendant,
Clinton Dorsy, is notified that he is required to ap-
pear, =mur to or answer said petition, on or be
fore the 22d day of June, A. D. 1863.
Dated April Doth, 1863.
GEORGE BURT.
By his Attorneys, Smith Montgomery.
$3.50 5000
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1863-05-02
THE SHERIFF QUESTION.

So much interest has been manifested in
the Sheriff question. that we publish the
opinion of Judge Ruggles below. It's but
justice to Judge R., to stale that the opin-
ion was prepared in great hurry. in the
midst of the busiest part of the session:
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1863-05-02

A soldier named VIM. Keys. who had
been in the service of Uncle Sam for upwards
of twenty years, was robbed of eleven humid
red dollars, at Leavenworth, a few days ago.
The perpetrators of the robbery are in Gus
4ody.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1863-05-02

Intelligence from England leads to the be-
lief that the departure of privateers from the
British porta will be arrested by the British
Government.
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a Bridge at LAWRENCE.

G. W. Babcock, Esq, has returned from
Chicago. where he completed arrangements
for the immediate construction of bridge
over the Kaw at the city of Lawrence. We
learn this FROM Mr. Babcock himself. and
the public we'll know that when he under
takes any enterprise it is sure to be accom-
plished.
Judge Josiah Miller, and other citizens
well known for their public spirit aud bust.
ness capacity. are associated with him.
The work will be commenced within fif-
teen days. and, within few months, the
Kaw will be spanned by bridge which will
be model in strength, durability and archi-
tectural skill Conservation
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There is no news of importance from the
South or from Virginia. There has been
. movement of our army under Hooker.
bat the object is not stated.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1863-05-02

A great FIRE occurred in Denver City, on
the 10Th ult. The loss is said to be $780,
600
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1863-05-02

On Monday, E. G. K. Garvey sold to
H. Shields ID feet of Lot No. 148 Kansas
Avenue, for $1,II0, cash.-Topeka Zri6-
une.
In our opinion, on Monday morning E.
c. K. Garvey met with an extremely YER
dant specimen of humanity
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F. G. Hunt. A. D. Graham. and J. D..
Gilchrist, were admitted to the bar. at the
late term of the District Court here.
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Young Copperbottono

Young Copperbottom.
THIS horse will stand, the ensuing season, as
l. follows: On Mondays, at my stable, three
and half miles southeast of Emporia; on Tues
days and Wednesdays, at Neosho Rapids; Thurs.
days and Fridays. Mt the stable of VIM Eiken-
berry; and on Saturdays, at Emporia-the season
commencing on the 10th inst, and to end the last
of June.
Terms reasonable -
1886 WILLIAM SPAIN. Owner
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Administering Notice

By his Attorneys, Smith & Montgomery.
1890 5000 5
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1863-02-10
Case Of Gen. Butler.

The Boston Daily Advertiser, an Admins
tration paper, chronicing the recent return Of
Major Gen. Butler to that city, IT akes the
following reference to certain charges which
have obtained currency against his military
administration at New Orleans, and our con
temporary very properly suggests that he
should bo allowed an opportunity Of vindicat
ing his character from these injurious repre-
sentations To this effect the Boston Adver.
tissr says:
"We are aware that some hints have been
given of charges Of grave faults in Gen. But.
Isr's conduct Of the department confided Ia
his command. 1t las been intimated that he
has enriched himself at the expenscs of those
whom it was his duty either to punish or pro.
tect, as the case might be, by the strong arm
Of tho Government. Those who have had
good opportunities for observation incline to
the opinion that if some charge Of this sort
does not fairly rest against the General, il
must at least attach to those by whom he has
been surrounded snd to whom he has given
bis confidence. We cannot undertake to pro
nounce upon these matters ir the light Of the
limited information before US. They have re.
ceved so much of public attention that we
cannot suppose they have escaped the no
tice Of the Government, and we must pre-.
sumo that in good time they will be investi.
gated"
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1863-02-10

EE Tho following interesting scene took
place in tho Army Of tho Potomac not long
since. "A chaplain wanted a horse, and with
out much ceremony took one belonging to q
Virginia farmer, bot his possession Of the prop
er,y was very brief, as tho following conver-
sation shows. The chaplain rode into the
presence Of bis superior officer, end was asked
''where he got that horser The chaplain
said--"Down on the road thorc." The officer
romarked--"You had beoter take him back
again." Tho chaplain retorted-"why, Jesus
Christ, when he was on earth, took an ass from
his owner whereou 10 ride into Jerusalem" -
The officer replied-"You,s sre not jesus Christ,
that is not an ass-you are not on your way
to Jerusalem, and the sooner you restore that
horse to his owner, the better It will be fol
you" .s f,
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How the Soldiers Write.

Wc clip the following extract from lette
10 the Dixon Republican and Telegraph, from
Lieut.. in the 46th Illinois regiment, dated
Moscow, Tenn, Jan. 90:
"We found at Holly Springs the 109th
Illinois regiment under guard and dsarmed
Some of these men tried to desert, Others
forged paroles, and at last a majority Of the
regiment stacked arms and gave three cheers
for jeff. Davis. Some of the men claim tha,
it is the doings of tho officere; but mono o.
them have much to say, aud we would think
il anything would make men mum the drum
ming and hooting they have had from the
other regiments would have this effect
Some Of the regiments could scarcely be rc.
striued from pitching in, as they said, and
shooting the cowardly traitors"
"Ws hate cowardly Williams and traitors,
who are afraid that the rebels will be hurt or
deprived Of thcir property, when found 10 the
army, as much as those who are still at ou'
homes, and would rather shoot them than
Southern traitors. We are surprised tha, mer
should be allowed to put forth such resolu
tions as those lately passed in Springfield, and
il the black hearted towards who put them
forth thiuk they have friends in the army
they are sadly deceived. Dark and dispirit-
ing as tho future looks, We are still ready tc
fight traitors, and when those in the Sou b are
put down, wa want chance at those destable
and cowardly ones in the North.
"Gen. Grants army was never ia better
fighting trim than at present, aud it the trai.
tors in Illinois will como down here it will dc
its utmost to exterminato them with theil
brother rebels" t h.T
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EE- Norfolk letters contain the following
"a British subject who came here from
Charleston, s. G.. within few days, bring
the Information that 10 negroes were hung
10 the streets just prior to his departure. This
occurred in consequence Of discovery made
10 rather a singular manner. The whites
there for some time past, have been closely
watching the movements Of the blacks, and
thinking they observed an unusual number ol
funerals among them, a white disguised him.
self and followed one Of the professions. Ou
arriving at the buryiug ground he discovered
that the coffin contained arms, which were Ia
ken and buried in vault iu which mum
Der hal already beenr deposited. Tho con
sequence Of this discovery was the execu-
tion Of 10 Of tho most intelligent of the con
spirators.'
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A screnade was given Gen. Rousseau here
to night. and, notwithstanding The bad wealth
er, an immense gathering CT ladies and gen.
tlemen turned out 10 meet the distinguished
patriot from Kentucky. Venerable Dr.. Muh.
lenberg introduced General Rousseau, who,
amid enthusiastic cheers, thanked tie cople
for their cordial reception Of an humb, citizen
laboring 10 the interest Of the Government
He said: al am not politician, and never
expect to be. Bsore the war began, was a
lawyer, and since have been soldier, bu,
have over teeu in favor Of putting down the
rebellion. My political creed is but a minute
long. l am for the government of my faith.
ers, and the friend Of that Government, and
am against the enemies of that Govern.
ment and all their friends, both North and
South" afr.
He called on the people that they be 60
united rs not to cripple the efforts Of the sol
diers in the field. No matter what your po.
ltical preferences may be, unite 10 cave the
country, and afior that settle questions OF pol
icy. Lot MT your differences Of opinion weak
en- the arms Of the brave men who arc fighting
that you may be free. nols
In tho Army Of tho Cumberland, in which
have the honor OF commanding division,
officers ard men know only the cause Of their
country. All unite 10 a common work-uo,
in dissensions or jeslousiss to weaken their
force. fear the results of your divisions ye
will say to those who will raise issues and
make complaints, save tie old flag and the
Gov ernment Of your Fathers, and then you
can have the offices from row TO eternity.