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The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1863-08-15
THE AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE.

We would call attention to the Circular OF the
Kansas State Agricultural College, which appears
in another column
1t is pleasing to note the determination of the
nnanagers of this Institution to make it a live
one. And it is indeed gratifying to every we'll
wisher of the State to notice their success. Our
people are peculiarly fortunate in having so rich
an endowment. to say nothing of possessing o
Faculty that will make the Institution equal to
any in the Union. 1t is the most westerly Insti
fut'on in the land, and our prairies fill up
with an industrious population, it will be one of
the first seats of learning. All the encouragement
is therefore due the Institution at its start that it
is is possible for our people to give.
Education forms the only correct foundation
Of a wellordered and prosperous society. Ad
vancement should be the aim and object of man.
Everything which tends to cloud the intellect
should be torn from the body polite, that the
rays Of light may liven up the understanding,
and give . clearer appreciation of mans chief
end-"to glorify God, and enjoy him forever"
And in proportion as the minds of the people are
stored with knowledge, SO will they onjoy Him.
The power and prosperity of the New England
States are due wholly to her Amhersts, Yales and
Harvards-snd who will dispute that she stands
rs light to the whole world? That indomita-
bic Yankee character. which knows nothing but
success, has been inculcated by her thorough
and complete system Of education. These insi-
tutions Of learning have done more for the ad-
vaneement Of our common Country than any one
other infuence-and their never satisfied, con-
stant graphing after knowledge, is only 10 be
illustrated by the expansive featue of the Yankee
: character.
The influence Of New England enlightenment
has always been observant in Kansas affairs
In the outstart, We fought for . principle her
light gave US. Our educational, and other in
terests. have received an impetus at her hands
The third place of learning is now in operation.
and the State University and Normal School
have been placed upon . sure footing. while .
perfect Common School System reaches every
household of our prairies. Wepredict for Kansas
glorious future.
One most important feature Of the Kansas State
Agricultural College is it's Agricultural Depart
'ment, through which the light Of Science will be
thrown upon the practical experience Of the far
'mer. In opening up a new country. experience
and science should be united in determining the
adsptablity of its soil and climate 10 all products
Of our latitude, and ascertaintng that which will
most add to it's material wealth.
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ExECUTIYk Ctfirk.

State:
ExECUTIvx CfficE,
TOPEKA, KANsAe, Au4. 4, 1868.
The above authority having been approv.
ed BY the Secretary of War. the under.
signed appeals to the well,known patriotism
OF the people Of Kansas to ELL 6p the ranks
OF the Fifteenth Regiment. a-zs q
He is we'll aware of the generous and
ready manner in which the calls for troops
have hitherto been responded to, and the
Inconvenience to our industrial interests
which has resulted from this readiness on
the part of our people to take up arms in
defence Of our imperilled Institutions
Circumstances of the most Imperative char.
acter alone induce him to solicit still further
sacrifices.
The demand for troops to take the place
Of those whose term of service is expiring,
and to aid in giving the final blows to the
crippled and beaten armies of the insurg-
ents, is most pressing. The undersigned
has the utmost confidence in the earnest
and devoted patriotism Of the people, and
does not doubt that the regiment which be
authorized to raise will be speedily filed, il
it can be done without too great sacrifice
of the vital interests of the State or of the
people.
The undersigned is not advised as to the
conclusion of the authorities in relation to
the enforcement Of the conscription in this
State, although he claims that such enforce.
ment would be unjustly burdensome and
oppressive and he therefore refrains from
appealing to the fears of any. Congress
has provided liberal bounties for those who
volunteer in the service of their country,
which will 60 far towards the support Of
families left behind.
The undersigned has no official assurance
that the new regiment will serve exclusive.
ly in this State or On the borders, but The
unprotected and exposed condition Of the
frontier, as we'll ss the pressing demand fol
troops for home defence, leads him to be.
lieve that the service of the regiment will
be chiefly confined to this District. He
appeals especially to the troops now in the
service Of the State for the defence of the
southern border to enroll themselves in this
regiment, and thus secure liberal bounty,
and probably permanent and efficient pro-
lection for their homes and families.
The undersigned submits this enterprise
with confidence. to the judgment and patri
otism of the people, assured that it will be
entirely successful, if it can be made &C
without jeopardizing their individual and
social interests. Tnos. CARNEY.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1863-08-15
SAM WOOD.

That our readers may know who it is
that, through the. columns of the Council
Grove Press, takes every opportunity to
villify and t,aduce the Smoky Hill country
and its denizens, We take the following ex-
tract from letter to the Lcavenworth
Conservative, by correspondent who has
been visiting at Council Grove: i.es..
"Sam Wood lives here, and publishes
the Council Grove Press. Sans status in
this part of Kansas stands about thus
When this war broke out, Sam raised q
company Of cavalry, which was attached to
the Kansas Second Regiment. After the
battle of Wilson's Creek, Wood and the
Kansas Regiment separated, somehow. prob
ably, however, to the mutual satisfaction of
all parties concerned. Wood then went
into the Missouri service, and attained the
rank of Lieut.. Colonel. 1t may be prop
er to state that when the Colonel went into
the war, he was like most Kansas men; be
was not worth single cent Sam re-
mained in the service about eighteen months
and then resigned, With, as report says,
some fifteen or twenty thousand dollars.
This is considered as remarkable instance
of the interest that accumulates upon the
pay of Kansas Colonel, when properly in
vested by . shrewd man and kept under his
own personal control. Of course Sam is
honest, though some illsstured persons
have been heard to say that Sam speculated
in Government contraband cotton, sugar,
cattle, and so on, but Sam is too much of .
patriot to do such wicked things. I kno,c
Sam did not do it, kno,c Sam IS honest
Wood is witty fellow, and writes seme
severe things about his enemies. Sam en-
joys this enuiable position, that you can't
say anything of him that will injure his
feelings in the least"
There, you have an exact likeness Of
Sam Wood, for the correctness Of which
we will vouch. When others {" can't say
anything Of him that will ipjure bis feelings
in the least" we feel our inability to do SO.
We shall hereafter, therefore, allow him to
rail on, without retort on our part, knowing
it would be waste of words to offer re-
proof to soul so hardened and callous to
all the instincts of gentleman /; reserving,
however, the right of simple denial of
any lies he may hereafter invent concerning
US and ours.
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From Fsrt Gibson.

The enemy south of the Arkansas have
been largely reinforced, and the rebel Gen.
Steele has superseded Cooper in command.
General Blunt is also reinforced, aud des-
perase battle is imminent. General Blunt
expresses his determination to close the war
out in that quarter, and he will do it.
The eoeoy's headquarters are At Fort
Smith. Their force Is near 5000 men,
With considerable artillery. They are
heard at artillery practice daily, aeress the
Our forces at Gibson are plentifally sap
piled with oommissary and ordnance stores,
are we'll recruited, aud in shspe 70 give The
rebels the best tnrn ID the, wheel house, =
h .s9es9 1iefs; rB IS
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England and America.

The National Republican contains an ed.
itorial to which much semi official import
ance is attached.
1t says, among other things, If there
shall be slight occasion for hostilities with
England, and the two nations are likely to
be Involved in war, our steam marines will
at once be converted into privateers, and
the commerce Of Great Britain will he
swept from the ocean. Thus does the
criminal neglect Of the Queen of England's
advisers tend to disturbance of the peace
of the world. War is not desirable With
England, but war is not the greatest of
evils. A nation Of spirit cannot submit to
injustice, to insolence, and to outrage,
through q series of years, aud make no
effort to avenge its wrongs. The course Of
England through the trying period of our
troubles has alienated every American Of
the loyal States, whatever his opinions upon
the administration or the conduct Of the
war. These are sufficient facts and indicate
what the future has in store for US. The
Vaccinations of Napoleon in Mexico de-
serve attention, but the country should
bear in mind the fact that the United States
can restore Mexico to It's place as Repub-
lie whenever the attempt shall be made, and
indeed, it is not improbable that Napoleon
Will find excuse for getting out Of the posi-
ton which promises no good to the French
Empire.
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ADVERTISEMENTS
NOTICE.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT L,
~ Eliza Jane Bruce-heir at law Of the E.
tate Of James r. Bruce-will appear before the
Honorable Probate Court of Davis county, on
the 10Th day of September next, to prove the
last will and testament of James r. Bruce,
deceased. All parties interested will appear
upon said day. ELIZA JANE BRUCE.
n39-7t$4.5 Wife Of the deceased.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1863-08-15
KANSAS FARMER.

The Journal of the Kansas State Agricultur-
al Society will be published MONTHLY, COM
mencing with May, '63.
Each number will contain at least twenty
fourpages (octavo) of reading matter, composed
principally of such portions Of the transac-
tions Of the State and county Societies and
communications on the subject Of AoRrcUL-
TURE IN ALL ITS BRANCHES, Mechanical and
Household Arts and Industry, and Natural
History, as may require early publication.
All premiums offered and awards made by
the State Society will appear in its columns.
Officers of county Societies and the people
generally are earnestly invited to contribute
to its columns.
Arrangements have already been made for
valuable land brief) essays upon Texas OF
Spanish Fever in CATTLE complete cure, and
also upon Grape, Tobacco, and Hemp culture,
Stock Breeding, Wool Growing. &C., &c.
To place The KANSAS FARMER within the
reach of all, the subscription price has been
fixed at
FIFTY CKNTs A YKAR!
Or to clubs of ten or more at forty cents
per year for each copy, BARELY sufficient to
defray the cost Of publication payable inraria-
bly IN Gdv0nce.
ADVERTISE 5
Will be inserted for one dollar per square of
ten lines, for the first insertion, and seventy
i've cents each subsequent insertion.
One thousand copies will be issued from the
commencement.
Nurserymen, Seedsmen, Implement Dealers
and Stock Growers will find The KANSAS FAR
xER . valuable medium for advertising. All
subscriptions and communications should be
addressed to the Undersigned, Topeka, Kansas.
F. G. ADAMS,
Secretary Kansas State Agricultural Society.
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EXEMPTION FROM THE DRAr.-A cor

EXEMPTION FROM THE URAFT.-A cor
respondent Of the N. Y. Times says:
Would il not be worth your while to
explain to the people that the provision OF
the Conseription Law, 30 much and % bois.
terou.ly complsised Of, viz; that $500 wilI
pay for . substitute, does not make single
poor man 60 to war - 2 =,
= If Of 100 couscripts, ten pay their 500
ten new ones are not drawn, bat the Gov.
eminent provides the ten ned. THIS Is
very simple and very phin, yet Is pot un-
derstood BY the people otherwise the eon-
plaint Of the $500 elaute would gbe the
simple Jealousy Of the pedestrian agaisst
tho person who can pay the omnibus hire.
g Lam sure Il would do no harm to. speak
and speak repeatedly Of this fact.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1863-08-15

Gold In Richmond has puached the no;nt
Of HOO per cent preniuu. What better
evidsnce DO Ve need Of the condition of the
bogus Confederacy?
The Richmond Enquirer admits the fact
that the Mississippi army in large numbers
are deserting Gen. Johnston, and says such
q state of feeling is greatly to be deprecated,
and regrets especially to see it prevailing in
Mississippi, the home of the Preadest. :,
Richmond papers announce the death Of
Wm. L. Yancey, at Montgomery, from the
effects of kidney disease.
Reinforcements are going to Meade's
army daily, thanks to the draft. ;
Drafted men are arming in Philadelphia
daily, and many Of them are at once sent
forward.
Gen. Meigs says the Government lost
5000 horses in the Maryland and Pennsyl
vania raids.
Gov. Curtin has been nominated by .
Union Convention for reelection as Govern.
or Of Pennsylvania.
The draft in Washington has been COM
pleted. 1t gives an aggregate Of 800
white and 1858 colored conscripts. Among
the drawn are several persons named George
Washington.
Juares has sent commission to Wash.
ington, with full powers to adjust any
arrangements with the United States, by
which We shall lend aid against the Govern
ment Just established in Mexico. This Is
equivalent to asking the United States. to de-
clare war against France.
Adjutant General Thomas has started for
Vicksburg, to organize negro regiments for
maintaining the free navigation Of the
Mississippi. He expects to have 10O, 1000
under arms.
A letter from Venice says that General
Forey has been instructed as soon as he can
entrench himself in the City of Mexico, to
recognize the Government of Jefferson Da-
Wis, and to form some kind of alliance with
him.
After Port Hudson was in Gen. Sher-
mans hands hundreds Of deserters from the
rebel army began to pour in. They said
the struggle was no longer hopeful one ;
that there was no chance of success remain
ing, and they were glad to get to the Fed
eral army, and would fight against the old
flag no longer.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1863-08-15

THI SMALLEST YEr.-Kansas has sent
twice :. many troops TO the var. in propor-
tion to her population, - any State n the
Union. TO pay expenses incurred by her
in raising United States troops, she only
asks Of the Government twelve thoosand
three hundred and ffty-one dollass, the
smallest amount claimed By any State. Her
hqys volunteered, and she has more Of the
sane sort left. Glory for the bleeding
0etef. -. 80. l.s go, u. al t...a
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1863-08-15

Gov. Carney is paying $175 per day out
ol his individual :unds to ITS militia men
in Miami, Johnson and Linn counties.
This is done to protect those counties from
bushwhackers. The State will refund it to
him
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1863-08-15

r. General Eving hes Official authority
to give escort, into Kansas, to aE elaves ol
rebels within his District, and to orsaniaa
the able bodied males into regimeqts tor tha
Federal seryiee.-Lines. q siai Il ). .s.s5
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1863-08-15

- Gov. Carney has written General
Grant, asking that the LIST and 5th Kansas
regiments msy be ordered home to recruit.
These regiments have seen more active SER
vice than most any regiments io the army.
Their ranks are fearfslly decinated, and it
Is but jost thst they should come home.
Gov. Carney BY his acts has always shown
that be has the interest Of tho Kansas SOL
diers at heart We hope that bis request
may 30 eooplied vith.-State Record
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Tho First National Bank Of LeavenWorth.
The FIRST National Bank, under the new
United States law, has just been organized
in this city, with 3 capital Of one hundred
thousand dollars.
The officers are Thos. Carney. President;
Lucien Scott, Cashier. Directors: Thos.
Carney, J. w. Morris. A. McAuley, D. +.
Anthony, John Kerr, +. E. Hunt, Owen
Duffey, c. B. Brace aud John F. Richards.
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Gov. Carney, having received authority
from Gen. Scho6eld to sasanpther reei.
ment, thus addresses HE people of tho
State:
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Great Condagration-T and HALF Millions o
GreenbackS Destroyed.

CAIRO, August 5.
The splendid new steamer Ruth, valued
at 500, 900, was burned last night at mid.
night, opposite the foot of Island No. 1.
She was on her way from St. Louis to
Helena, and had on board eight Payuasters
and their clerks, with $4,000, 900 10 green
backs to pay off Grants army.
Ten negro deck hands, chambermaid, and
a colored woman cabin passenger, lost. The
Captain, I'd Clerk, and the rest of the crew
we're saved. The papers and oil the books
of the boat we're lost.
Thirty one soldiers Of company H, 9th
Wisconsin, Lieut.. Courier, one corporal and
four privates are lost. Three men were
killed by stage plank falling on them
while in the water; all together there were
about thirty lives lost The boat had on
board 90 head of beef cattle, 122 mules.
400 tons of commissary and suffers stores,
and about 100 tons eff private freight, all of
which was lost. There was about 200 per-
sons on board in all. The boat was insured
for $4,000. The ire broke out in the
after part of the boat, some say between
decks, others say in the nursery.
As soon a. the Ere was discovered the
boat was headed for the shore on the Mis-
souri, side and struck the bank with full
force, the fire having driven the engineers
from their posts, and the engines continuing
to work; as soon As she struck q number
jumped ashore, but her stern soon swung
around down stream, and As the engines
continued to work her bow Was soon turoed
from the shore, and she again started down
the river. When che left the shore there
were about thirty persons on the boat, near
ly all of whom must have perished.
/ The steamer Sbingiss brought the pas
senge,s to this place this morning. The
soldiers are said to have acted heroically,
snd to have stood BY the boxes containing
the money until it was certain oil was con.
sumed- The boxes we're iron.bound and
too heavy to be removed, besides the flames
spread oil over the boat in Eve minutes.
There 10 no satisfactory theory - to how
the FIRE originated. 1t is believed nov to
have been fired by an incendiary in the
interests of the rebel Governments.
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DEB,
o. Friday, Feb. 9Th. ultimo altar q zhort Int
p.irfu illness. Mrs. HKSRlRTTA EiIZApETI
MOLCCIf. helovsd wife Of James al. Toln.tt
aged Is years and month
Our loss is her intii its gain!
February 9Th, SALLIE assd syssrs q moo.h.
AID ~ onse apd on the 18th, WILLIE arat .
yssrssro ii dsss-children Of John T. and Eliza.
beth r. Angel - $3.50 N""
O:r crc;o IL S.okou,
Our loved ones is dead,
Anc Tcpet that We're cherished
have witherea sad tiad
Our children, our loved snes
Our dnrl pss, pride,
Lie flowers in iirst blooming
Dropped withered and died
icy hase gone from circle;
They a.: sleeping dcnts q sleep
tn ars happy n Heaven
Then WAY 4" We We-pg
Q, Heavenly Father
Though th -r earth iif-'s run.
W. pray u;i1 2u- weeping
q, thy -i!i he don. pr
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ADDITIONAL AiDe.-Cfen. Martinda,a, Mill.
tsry Govern or, has rec uested Gen HailecL ii
allow him Two additional aide, the business o.
E!. o!!ict having increased TO uch Al sytsrs a.
10 make this addition necessary.