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The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1863-06-27
A TRIP IN THE COUNTRY.

A few days ago, having leisure hour or
SO to spend, we concluded to take trip in
the country, and make a note Of the i'm
! provements., We had been so closely en-
gagged in the Office, that we had scarcely
been out of the village this season, and con-
sequently were all the better prepared to
enjoy the iaunt. It was difficult task to
choose the direction in which we should 60
from town, but finally we took an eastern
direction.
The first farms we passed we're those of
Andrew Hinshaw on the right and H. w.
Flick on the left. These farms have been
much improved since we last saw them.
Fruit and shade trees have been planted,
and fields cultivated. The next farms we
came to belonged to John Weaver and Dan
lei Rich. "Uncle Johnny has been very
industrious, and has one of the best farms
we know of in this region. He has some
nice stock, young orchard, ETC., and will
ultimately have one of the pleasantest homes
in this vicinity. Mr. Rich has a very valu-
able farm, opposite Weaver's. Next on the
right are the farms of Mike Weaver and
Richard Rich, both valuable, and highly
cultivated. Mr.. Rich has fine large white
frame residence, while Mr.. Weaver has com
menced the erection of good stone house.
! Both have done considerable at planting
trees, and have excellent crops. On the
left, the farms are not cultivated opposite
those last mentioned. Mr.. Stover's resi-
dence comes next on the left. He has a
good farm, and has made considerable i'm
provement. Then on the right comes a
tract of vacant rich bottom land. On this
we saw large numbers of cattle, grazing.
No one who takes little trip in the coun-
try can help noticing the immense numbers
of cattle on the prairies. In this respect,
Lyon county is fast becoming wealthy. We
also saw quite large number of horses
feeding. The next farms we passed were
those of Cass Maurer, on the left, and ia
cob Meyers, on the right. These are good
farms, but not so highly cultivated as those
formerly mentioned. We travelled through
the Neosho timber, listening to the music
of the sweet songsters. and enjoying the
rich foliage which Nature has bestowed mp
on that region.
Passing over the high prairie on the north
side of the river, we came to the farms near
Forest Hill. The first belongs to Thomas
Murdoch. and the next to Daniel Roe. Mr..
Roe is one of our most thorough and euer-
! getic farmers. He is generally the first in
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1863-06-27
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The above expression of grief was very
forcibly suggested. while musing upon the
entire perversion Of the great National Dem
ocratic party.
Wearied and oppressed with the despot-
isms of the Old World, our Fathers forsook
their homes and kindred-fed to the New
raised the standard of democracy, and
thousands of the true and brave hocked
around it.
They tOiled and prayed aud bled-pIanted
the tree of Liberty, and died, leaving their
children the richest inheritance nation ever
knew-a Government in the hands of an
intelligent and virtuous people, encouraging
the development of individual and national
resources, and securing universal happi-
ness.
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marke: with early vegetables, and raises the
biggest corn and best wheat. We next
came to the village, and halted for an hour
at the residence of Mr.. Nathan Stevenson.
We do not hesitate to say that this gentle
man has one of the best farms in Lyon
county. Scarcely any one will deny this.
1t is under very high state of cultivation.
He has thirty-acrs field of wheat, which
is said to be one of the best In the county.
He also has forty-acre field of corn, which
looks well. His farm is all fenced off
into fields and pastures, in convenient and
farmer-like style. He has large frame
dwelling house, fruit and ornamental trees,
all kinds of small fruit and vegetables, farm
ing implements, and is gathering around
him all the comforts of life. Opposite his
farm lies that of his son, r. w. Stevenson.
This, too, is in high state of cultivation.
He is one of our best practical farmers. He
is paying much attention to the cultivation
of the grape, and his vines are utterly load
ed with the growing fruit.
} From Mr.. Stevenson's we took a new road,
and crossed the Neosho at what is generally
known as Hollis ford. Mr.. Holt has a
splendid farm, lying in the Neosho valley.
1t is one of the richest in that section of
country. His corn proved this. It was as
large as any we saw on the route. He has
erected large frame dwelling house, and
is surrounding himself with all the COM
forts of home. Mr.. Holt is one of the old
est settlers, and enjoys the esteem of all his
fellow citizens. After crossing the Neosho
we passed farm on the left, the owner
of which We did not know. The next
to that is the one owned by Norval Kelley.
Mounting up on to higher land, we next
came to new large frame building owned
by Straud Pitts. It has lately been erected,
and is not yet finished. This will be one
of the most substantial farms on the ridge
road, when the house is completed and the
farm under cultivation. Next we hove in
sight of G. D. Humphreys home. He has
all the modern improvements, and one of
the best cultivated farms m this part of the
country. He also has on his premises a
good saw mill. Mr.. Humphrey is one of
our most industrious and thrifty farmers.
Next west on our road home came the farm
of G. w. Smith. G. w. is a neat and
thrifty farmer. His fences are all in an
excellent condition, and his buildings, front
yard and garden we did not see excelled on
the route, for neatness. We then came, af-
ter passing neglected farm, to the Grays
Hiram and S. D.-both of whom are
No. l farmers. These two gentlemen are
the leading farmers in their neighborhood,
and are hardworking; go-ahead fellows.
They will make it pay. if anybody does.
A little farther on is. the farm of Jas. Shaw,
whose industry and energy has conquered
many obstacles.
We returned to town well satisfied
with our trip, and highly grati6ed with the
improvements which had been made in the
region of country over which we passed,
since we last visited it, about year ago.
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ITEMS BY LAST NIGHTS MAIL.

Official advices from Gen. Grant to noon
of the 18th, report that some advantages
were gained by our forces on the 18th, and
the siege was progressing very satisfactorily.
Gen. Grant is perfectly confident of final
success. The rebels still hold out in
the hope that Johnston will come TO
their assistance with sufficient force to
raise the siege. These Eopes are GER
tainly delusiVe. Johnston's numbers are
not sufficiently strong to attack, nor can
the rebels reinforce him soon enough for him
to play any other than a secondary part
Our troops are within fifty feet of the
rebel forts at several points. On Saturday
it is intended to open with hot shot upon the
city. Two large mills were burnt by our
shells on Wednesday. The citizens are now
compelled to grind corn by hand. On the
18th man was arrested with a wagon and
six barrels of -four and three boxes of sta
tionery near Memphis. The property was
turned over to the quartermaster, and upon
examination the barrels contained $4,000
percussion caps Of the regular army pattern,
furnished by prominent firm in st. Louis
The permits were all regular. In the box
es was large supply of paper for the Con-
federacy.
The Baltimore American Of Tuesday
says the rebels were driven out OF Freder-
lex by detachment of regular cavalry from
Washington, after brisk skirmish in the
streets, and pursued them until they crossed
the South Noun tain. The recruits gath
cred by the rebels were left behind in the
panic. The post at Harper's Ferry is still
in our possession. The bridges are fully
protected, and the rear rebel force is at Lit
tie Antietam. The American also says:
We have information this morning that the
whole line of the Potomac on the Virginia
side of the river up to beyond Leesburg was
yesterday in the possession of the Federals.
a large force is occupying that town.
There are rumors of an attack on Rich
mond. 1t seems TO US that small force
could now burn the rebel capital Lees
force is evidently on a line along the Valley
Of Virginia, between Gordonsvile and the
upper Potomac. A distinguished officer
expressed the opinion that Gen. Lee intends
to get the crops of the valley and adjacent
territory, and obtain as many horses and
cattle as possible before cur army may be in
the condition to advance in the direction of
Richmond.
The people GETTYSBURG are on big scare.
A telegram says: Business has been sus-
pended week, and the citizens en- masse
are digging intrenchments on the surround
ing hills for miles out, encircling the city.
The works are nearly finished, and the city
is safe.
The whole country around Chambers
burg is said to be full of rebels. The re-
ports are very unsatisfactory, and it is hard
to tell what is going on.
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KANSAS FINAEcEs.-OuI State Treasurer
was full of business last Thursday. With
in twenty -four hours after he was in receipt
of funds, he redeemed over S95, 900 of
State scrip. To those who wished, he gave
checks on New York Those who prefer
red Greenbscks were accommodated. It is
new feature In Kansas finances to be able
to draw the money for scrip. We hope to
never see the time again that it cannot be
done. Mr.. Spriggs, the Treasurer, has his
books and accounts in admirable order
Topeka Record.
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Gen. Schofeld has issued an order author
izing Gov. Carney to raise one regiment OF
cavalry, to serve only in Kansas, for three
years, unless sooner discharged. The Gov
ernor has gone to Washington to have the
order approved by the Secretary of War,
and will communicate the result as soon as
decided. This is movement of great con-
sequence to the border, and we earnestly
hope it may succeed.
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Publication No,ics .
George Burt, Plaintiff, }


Peter Beabout, DefendantS
In District Court within and for the County of
Lyon, State of Kansas
DETER BEABOUT, said defendant, in parts
unknown. will take notice that said plaintiff
did on the 18th day of April, A. D. 1863, file his
petition IN said court, against th said defen dant
setting forth that the said defendant gave his note
for $24O, on July 4th, A. D. 1859, due one yesr
from date, and interest thereafter at the rate of
four per cent per month; and also, defendant gave
his mortgage on the southwest quarter of Section
%, Township Is, Range IL. in said county, to Sc
cure said note, and claiming judgment on said
note and the foreclosure of said mortgage; asking
hat said 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
1863
Dated April 10th, 1863 OK
GEORGE BURT.
$3.50 9TOSO 'oS--J
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MONEY FOR THE GovERSSEET.-Msi. II.
S. Sleeper, U. S. Paymaster. informs US
that Col. VIM. A. Phillips paid him S446,
in gold, while he was at Fort Gibson. CO...
Phillips captured the gold from rebels, and
gave it to Maj. Sleeper to turn over TO the
Government. These instances are so rare
that We feel justified in making the fact pub
lie. Our people know Col. Phillips, and
will not be surprised to know that he is as
honorable as an officer az be was IS q pri.
yate citizen.-LeGV. Conservative.
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Publication Notice.
George Burt, Plaintiff,

Clinton Dorsey, DefendantA
In District Court Lyon County. State of Kansas
NLINTON DORSY, said defendant in parts
~ unknown, will take notice that said plain
tiff did, the 18th day of April, A. D. 1863 file
his petition in said coart against the said defend
ant, setting forth that the said defendant gave his
note, dated April %, 1885, for $500, and interest
after, due at the rate of i've per cent per MONTH
due April 23d, 1860; and also, defendant gave to
plaintiff his mortgage to secure said note Of same
date. on the southwest quarter of Section 26,
Township II, Range Il, 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 IF $50 for foreclosure. The said defendant,
Clinton Dorsy, is notified that he is required to APP
pear, demur to or answer said petition, on or be
fore the 22d day of August 4 D. 1863.
Dated April Doth, 1863.
GEORGE BURT
By his Attorneys, Smith d Montgomery.
1890 5000
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The Union State Convention of Iowa met
at Desmoines on the 18th, and nominated
Col. Stone for Governor Col. Stone is a
lawyer by profession, and was Judge of the
Sixth District Court, when the war began.
He enlisted as private, was elected Major,
captured at Shiloh, held a year in rebel
prisons. finally exchanged, appointed Colo
mel of the 22d Iowa, and has since been
twice wounded, the last time before Vicks-
burg.
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NOTICE is hereby given to all creditors md
~ others interested in the estate of John Hode-
ment of said estate at the next term Of the Pbase
court sitting IN and for the county of Lyon, State
ct Kansas, to wit: commencing on the frs Non
day Of July, A.-p. 1853. - = '-O'
JEHU HODGSON,
May 81, 1868. 9-9a - is
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Gen. Ewing has appointed Col. Plumb.
Provost Marshal for the District of the Bor-
der. A most excellent appointment.
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On Wednesday the 18th inst, IA men of
the Kansas 9th, was killed by so guerillas,
in ambush near Kansas City. Gen. Ewing
is taking vigorous steps to clean out that
country of these desperadoes.
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Hon. John BrOugh, for many years one of
the leading Democrats of Ohio, has received
she nomination of the Union party for Gov
,ernor Of that State.
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NO MLsTAKE-oALL AND SEE.

HEADo'Rs PRovosTs MARsHAL's OFFICE }
DISTRICT or KANSAS,
LEAvENwoRTH CRY, June 20, 1863. }
ST OF DESERTERS from the First Regi
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Notice of Final settlement

,.--... GEOKGE BURT.
$50 5000 y
The southern aegis, and Harford County intelligencer., 1863-01-10
Chinese Ladies.

Shut up within the walls they live, nor
do their lords give them much of their
society. They never dine together after
the wedding day The women live apart
from the men Of the family, and there is
nothing of that sweet social family inter-
course which, is the,chief delight of home,
The ladies spend their time chiefly in
playing cards and smoking tobacco; nor
is it the delicate cigarette in which they
indulge, but the pipe-yes, the same as
mans pipe--a small brass or silver bowl,
a long thin stem, and gadestone mouth
piece, or else an onyx stone.
have seen some very good-looking
faces among them. I do not think they
would be at all an ugly race if they were
educated, and allowed the use of their
limbs; but there is an expression of va
cancy and cunning, the result of their po-
sition in society, which spoils their pref
tiest faces. And then, when you see the
creature, you know it cannot walk, and
that its legs are like the goats.
The Chinese do not seem to place much
reliance upon the virtue of the female
sex, and will give you, as an explanation.
of the custom of cramping their feet, that
it prevents them from straying far from
home.
The ordinary story which you hear
about their small feet is, that the wife of
one of the emperors was discovered by her
lord near the door of the apartment of one
of the ministers of State and when ques-
toned as to how she came there, she re-
piled, "that her large feet had carried her
there against her will whereupon, half
of each foot was ordered to be cut off, and
she, in order to cover her own disgrace,
"introduced the fashion," which has pre-
vailed ever since.
1t is, | think, the most barbarous of all
customs in the world, and destroys that
which is, perhaps, the chief beauty of
woman-the grace and poetry of her mo-
ton. These wretchcd beings hobble and
stump along like lame ducks They have
their toes, except the great one, turned
down, so that they walk upon the heel and
upper part of the foot, from the instep to
the toe.
How any nation can expect the bless
ing of Heaven, while it destroys one of
the most beautiful of its works, cannot
understand.
The southern aegis, and Harford County intelligencer., 1863-01-10
Miste4laneous.
LETTER FROM MAJOR JACK DOWN
ING.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20, 1862.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20, 1862.
To the Editers of The Cawcashin:
SURs Wal, eff I amt been bizzy
sence I writ you last, [ wouldn't say so.
| got your letter about seein Blair on the
questshin of sendin the Cawcashm in the
mails, an | hadn't eny doubt but he would
do it as soon as [ put the subject to him
in the rite light. Blair's father, "Parson
Blair" as he used to be called in the old
Ginnerals time, an [ used to be very
thick. He helped me sifer good deal
wen was postin the Ginneral up about
Biddle's Bank matters. But l hadn't
seen the old man for long time ontel I
called on him tother day. He was dred-
full glad to see me, and shuck my hand as
eff he thought there warn't no feelin in it.
Ses he, "Majer, it's long time sence
we've met, an I know you're loyal man,
for there amt no follerer of Ginneral
Jackson that could be enything else -
Ses I, OFF there's loyal mau in this
country, Pm one. | go in for putin
down every feller that's opposed to the
Constitution, I don't keer who he is. /
only wish we had an Old Hickory to step
in now an jest deal out jestiss all around,
without eny parshality. | guess there's
g""! menny fellers that don't expect it,
who might get histed." "Wal," ses he,
"Majer, I'm Of your idee exactly. The
truth is, I'm thinkin that this administra-
shin is played out. The Ultrys will ruin
it," "Wal," ses I, "Mister Blair, I've
cum to see you about another matter
Your son Montgummery, who ustd to be
little shaver in the old Ginnerai's time,
has got the place of Amos Kindle, an he
has been stoppin Dimmycratic papers in
the mails" "Oh no." ses he, 'only sum
disloyal sheets.,' "No," ses l, "I'll give
you hunderd dollars for every word of
disloyalty agin the Constitushin you'll
find in that paper" Here I took Caao-
cashin out of my pocket, an handed it to
him. He looked it over an couldn't find
nothin to object to. Then I showed him
the motto at its head, taken from his own
words about the freedom of the press, an
then / telled him wanted him to go with
me to Montgummery, an see eff the thing
wouldn't be fixed So we went over, an
you never see man stare SO as Montgum-
merry did. Ses he, "Majer Downing, I'm
The southern aegis, and Harford County intelligencer., 1863-01-10
Taxing Bachelors.

A member of one of our State legisla-
lures has introduced u bill which proposes
to tax bachelors at the rate of ten dollars
per annum, the proceeds of the tax to be
devoted to the support and education Of
poor children.
This is the revival of an old and forgot
ten usage. The Romans, at one period
Of their history, compelled all men to
marry who had reached the proper age !;
at other periods they permitted men to
purchase an exemption from the marriage
tie by the payment of fine. The S par
tan women, says Vessius, were permitted,
at certain games, to seize the old bachelors
present, drag them around the altar, and
inhict upon their persons various marks
Of infamy and disgrace. In the early
years of the Norman kings of England,
bachelors, who were past the age of twen-
ty-fve, were fined according to their rank
A duke was obliged to pay twelve guineas
year into the royal treasury for the priv
ilege of remaining unwedded. A laborer
was allowed the same freedom at the mod-
crate annual charge of one shilling.
In later days, however, when the art of
taxation was better understood, and peo-
pie were more abundant, and essays be-
gan to be written upon the Surplus popu-
lation," bachelorhood was released from
taxation, aud tax was laid upon mar
riages. A duke was then compelled to
pay fifty pounds for license to marry,
and common person two and sixpencc
There are precedents, therefore, for the
act proposed by the legislator above re-
ferred to. 1t is said, however, that 80
large proportion of the body before
which this tax-bill is to be laid, are young,
unmarried men, that tho act has small
chance of being passed, unless the young
ladies who crowd the galleries bring their
influence to bear. We hope they will
duly consider the matter. Bachelorhood,
as all young ladies think, and as all young
gentlemen know, is the most tedious and
deplorable Of human conditions. That
ten dollars may be to some bachelor backs
the last ounce that will "break' them.-
1t is bad enough to be a bachelor, without
being obliged to pay for it, In old times
when soldier was fogged, he was com.
PEELED to pay shilling to the corporal
The southern aegis, and Harford County intelligencer., 1863-01-10

THE PRESIDENTS MEssAGE-One of
the profoundest propositions of the Presi-
dents Message excites vast deal of in
terest, amounting in some quarters to en-
thusiasm.
We quote passages from the correspon-
dent of the New York Sunday Mercury.
A Disbanded Volunteer writes:
In my opinion, the dockyment over
foes with ondeniable trooths. Take frin-
stance the follerin' witch the President
rit with his own hand, without any subjes-
tins on my part
"It is not so easy to pay something as
to pay nothing; but it is easier to pay
large sum than it is to pay a larger one
and it is easier to pay any sum when we
are able, than it is to pay it before we are
able"
Now that's wot I call new rinkle in
finance, and when the British ChaDseller
Of the Eggschecker sees it, have no
doubt he will make it the basis of pro-
position to pay off the British national
debt, afore it becums so large as to be on
manageable. The buty of the remark is,
that it is eqwilly suitable as motto for
great government, and as an inskripshin
inside tavern bar whar no trust is given.