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his brother: but l believe the time is not
far distant when peace will again prevail
and the sunshine e Freedom light up ev-
cry State Of our glorious Union, from the
Lakes tefhs Gulf of Mexico, and from
the Atlaptic to the Pacific Ocean.
My early political education Was in the
Wing school, but at present I know ofbut
two parties, Loyalists and Rebels. The
"Star Spangled Banner" is my banner.
Under it and for it will do my utmost,
till every traitor in the land shall bow in
reverence and submission to its dignity
and power.
In domestic matters shall WELD the
little influence I possess to put the right
man in the right place." and what cannot
be accomplished by fair argument and
courteous language, shall be left undone--
so far as am concerned.
The interest Of Marysville, Marshal
County, and State of Kansas, shall be ad-
vocated in the BIC BLUE Ux1oN as long as
l have aught to say in its management.
WIZ. Hxnxx.
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THE notorious deserter, VIM. Poulson,
who committed depredations in this coun-
ty las. spring and was confined in the guard
house at Fort Leavenworh, has escaped.
He was sentenced to be shot the lst of
September. His accomplice, Ward Manly,
is sentenced to three years in the Alton
Penitentiary. Poulson made his escape
by breaking hole through the floor above
his cell, thence through the roof He was
at his fathers, Lewis Pouson, on Vermil-
lion, Wednesday, 22d, few hours before
some soldiers arrived there in search of
him. He, however, eluded them, and is
at large.
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First Impressions.

To the thoug ghtless or careless traveller,
Kansas would present, from the Missouri
river this far West, but little attraction
bat to those who appreciate the wealth of
nature no fairer field could be presented
for contemplation. Her vast expanse of
rich prairie land-rolling sufficient for
perfect drainage and beauty of scenery
is rapidly coming under cultivation. The
log-cabin, the cottage, the village, take the
places of the wigwams of the sborigiues ;
the waving grain and tassled maize give
promise of abundant increase to the indus.
trious husbandman.
The absence of timber in many locali.
ties has been serious impediment to the
rapid settlement Of Kansas; but this de-
feet can and will be remedied and over
come. Cultivation will subdue the wild.
ness Of nature; the devastating prairie-fre
will soon cease to blast the tender twig or
scorch the giant oak; and then the fertile
soil of Kansas will yield abundant timber
for all domestic purposes. But it is not
our intention to particularize except in fa-
vor of our own locality. While we cheer.
fully accord all due praise to other coun.
ties through which we have passed, we
must with equal earnestness claim tor Mar
shall county supremacy. In this county,
besiee soil unsurpassed in fertility by
any other portion Of the West, We have an
abundance Of good timber, plenty of wa
ter, and an inexhaustible supply of rock
for lime burning and building purposes.
With the facilities thus afforded, Marshal
county cannot fail to become the banner
county of the State, and Marysville, shar-
ing its prosperity, the leading city q
northern Kansas.
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4 Journey from st. Joseph, Mo-, 10
MarySville, Kansas.

Wednesday morning, July 10Th, a party
consisting of three ladies and two gentle
men, started in an open carriage, from St.
Jsseph, Mo-, for a ride to Marysville,
Kansas. The wheather was cloudy and
chilly, but believing that old Sol would
soon disperse ths clouds and pour down
his genial rays, noway daunted, our title
party drove 10 the ferry and embarked.
Contrary to expection, large drops of rain
began to fall, and we're soon followed by a
heavy shower. Safely across the river we
started in ,oet haste for Elwood, at which
place we arrived about the time the rain
abated-perfectly saturated with the de-
scending torrent. "Mine host soon had
rousing fire built for US. Ry it we dried
our dripping garments and warmed our
chilled bodies. This accomplished, we
again resumed our journey, mentally ex-
claiming, Oh, Kansas is it thus you well
come your friends? Is this baptism neces-
sarys Or is it thus you would wash away
any lingering stain of that peculiar insti-
tuition which still adheres to the people
OF your sister State across the river? But
be this as it may, we have now fairly COM
menced our journey, and jogging along at
an easy pace, soon pass Wathsna, and make
fof Troy. Stop! What's that! Something
broke! Investigation shows that one of
the springs Of our carriage is broken. It
vas soon tied up and gave US no more
trouble to the end of our journey. Troy
was reached about noon and after parta-
king good substantial dinner, we again
started westward. A long ride is before:us,
for We must reach Kinnekuk before night.
During the afternoon. nine or ten horse.
men crossed the prairie some distance
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PROB.4 COURT NOTICE.

Amos Tuck. and John Weber. ,-s- se
Administrator. de bonus non,
of John Y. Miller. deceased, In the Probate Court
against MARSHAL County, for the
Mary Miller and the creditors State of Kansas.
of John p. Miller deceased, J fE Tn.f tgr
To Mary Miller aud the creditors of John p Miller de.
ceased, and all persons interested in said estate:
NOTICE is hereby given that Amos Tuck and John
~ Weber. administrator de bonus OF the estate
of John Miller have flied their petitions the Probate
Court ,arshs county Kansas praying that an order DO
granted TO the administrator Of said
Real Estaedescribed in sad Petitions Belonging es.
tate of john F. Miller deceased lying and being Mar
shai county, state OF Kansas And described follows
wit The northeast quarter Of section thirty one town
ship three, range east to satisfy and mort
executejby John p Miller in his lifetime. to Amos
Tuck. for the Of two hundred and thirty dollars with
interest thereon from the Of September, A. 1s6l
the Of - per cent per annum: and also the fol-
10 sing lots in the Town of Panetto the
limits of the City Of Marysvs, Marshal county
pI,ai-l tc. -
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S0lutatOry.


In assuming the position of Editor of
this journal, is proper for me to introduce
myself to its readers.
One week ago (to-day) trod the soil Of
Marshal county for che frst time. The
waves Of fortune have borne me hither-
here have pitched my ,snt, and here I ex-
pecs 70 abide. Born and educated in Free
State, / wish 20 better fortune than to live
and die in . country where ! can enjoy
and leave to my descendants as an inheri-
anee-Ftssdsu. Although personally a
stranger - Jon, I an not unaequa inted
with the saorts nsde by the people of this
State - Keep from it, coil the demon born
Of svariss, and driven (not nourished) to
natssisy BY the lssh and the shackle. But
iAe Struggle i ever and the sun Of Free
dom shines brighey on Kansas.
csme among you = time whom the
whole country il convulssd With insernecine
War; when man can hardly recognise
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PROBATE COURT NOrICE

Samuel Langdon, administrator
OF Joseph Langdon deceased; r.. frf .,f
JoEn Garnser James Streeter In the Probate Court for
A., asa,nst Marshal county, for the
anne Stumbo' samuel Langdon, State Of Kansas.
Betty Wells, Mary wordep | -
Charles Langdon. heirs and cred. f.- hi-s -
tors of Joseph Langdon. 80 -
To Anne stumbo, samuef Langdon, Betty Wells, Mary
Woren Charles Langdon, heirs of Joseph Langdon aud
to all the creditors of said Joseph Langdon Ia -
persons nteresed in said estate:
NOTICE sbereby given that samuel Langdon, Admin.
~ strator of Joseph Langdon deceased John
and James Streeer, have filed their petitions fhe r
Court of Marshal county Kansas pra wing that an order
may be granted to to the said estate 10 sell
certain Real Estate belonging id estate vino a f.;n
in Marshall county. State Of Kanssa and descr;sd :.
lows to Wit TIE east half Of the southeast auarer of
ton seventeen, township ve range eight To s.tf not
and morgag. given by Joseph Langdon in his lifetime
10 John tarlnger for the one ;,I
interest thereon from the cd day Of Nav dses IN
rate oi 70 per cest per annum; the east half ,h
southwest quarter. and southwest ouarter A. so,hrast
quarter aud southeast quart northeast Of
ron seyenLeen, range eight east to atisfy
liSstine to Jap7ss ttSs1 ~ 4eesaon, dscd, in bic
dollnrs Nieh interest ffon re- - 20 1aeo :.
the rHts Of % per cent per annum - ~
.sr s Of seeton sixteen, township vs, range ejS e a
quarter o. northweet quarter of section 2oy
tareon eisht together with the i'm
The petitions will stand for hearing on tn. a,t d.v oe
the next October term Of aid Court which viII he Monday
osn. Io' sch time al persous interested in saA
can appear and show Why aid ouI1
not be granted and unless the contrary n ovn On 49,
peore SAID Court order win be wrnted 10 se ~
zeal Estate to pay the debtso Of said estate
IT, In testimony whereof hereby siem nv rame
ana a1 me 1ss seal Of said Court, this 1eh day q
-, ]. D BRualBAUGH.
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4AO NOWUD
The copperhead riot 81 New York has
been SUPPRESS, asd tie draft proceeded
with. The mob destroyed about half a
million dollars worth of property.
Fort Hudson surrendered uncondition-
ally on the ah, with large amount Of
artillery and about $4,000 prisoners. This
opens the Mississippi River entirely and
cuts Rebellion in two.
Gen. Sherman, after the surrender of
Vicksburg, crossed the Big Black river
with large force. He had fight with
Johnston, defeating him and taking a
large number of prisoners.
Lee succeeded in crossing the Potomac
with the remant of his army. About 49,
900 prisoners were taken from him. His
present whereabout is no. positively known.
Charleston was attacked on the l4th. Nor.
ris Island was taken, and heavy batteries
erected, which will be turned on Fort
Sumter and the city. In few days we
hope to hear that the Stars and Stripes
wave over the Fort and City, or else that
that foul den of treason is in ashes.
The Morgan raid into Indiana and Ohio
is about played out,iand Mr.. Morgan is
getting into an exceedingly tight place.
The rebels Of northern Mississippi are
getting particular fits, and it is reported
that Gen. Blair has taken Jackson.
The loss of the rebel army during the
past two or three weeks cannot be less than
100, 900 men. This knocks strong prop
from under Jeff's throne, and ere long the
tottering fabric will fall, overwhelming
and crushing the entire rebel horde.
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The petitions viii stand for hearing on the first day OF
the next october term Of said Court which will be Monday
October 9TH 1865 at hich time all persons interested 10
said estate appear and show why said petitions
should not be ganted and unless the contrary On
that day before saidC Court order will ad-
mni-rator Of said estate to sell said Real Estate pay
tle debts OF said estate. - ..,I.- -
f-l In testimony whereof hereby sign my name
Is and ax the seal Of said Court, this 10th day Of
u July, 1s63.
J D. BRUMBAUGH.
nlI-'t - ? Probate judge,
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BRIcKs.-Messrs. Histed, Acker and
Wells, have come to MarysviHe for the
purpose of making brick. They assure
US that the qualify of clay in the neigh
borhood warrants them in promising to
our citizens a superior quality of brick
We wish them success.
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Union ceases with this issue. Commenc-
ed nearly one year and . half ago, the
first Union Republican paper published in
this county, and at time when the whole
country was rocked from "center to civ
eumference" bya gigantic Rebellion, the
surroundings and circumstances of it's
birth were not particularly favorable. But
The Union has successfully westhered the
storms and trials incident to its younger
days and gone forth to its manhood bright
and prosperous. Its need here has been
demonstrated, its financial basis and sue
cess established, and what is better,
trust it has gained The distinction Of hav-
ing exertsd an influence, however small,
for Freedom and the Right. Politically,
The Union made no promises in its first
Issue excepting that it would support no
man nor party that did no. "carry the
flag and keep step to the music of the Un-
ion" and laying aside all other issues, its
first duty was to aid in restoring to the
country the supremacy Of her laws, then
and nov trampled upon by armed traitors.
Locally and domestically, 1t would advo-
cate the interests Of Marysville, her coun.
~ and State. Whether or not those
pledges have been fulfilled its readers
nu& determine.
Although it is not yet permitted the peo-
pie to sec the great travail of tho Nation 8
soul brought forth purified, restored and
re-established under the banner of peace
i is their privilege and pleasure to note
the rapid decay and certain doom of that
institution-Slavery-vhich has been an
incubus to the country's greatness and f.
nally plunged it into an unprovoked war.
And recent events prove that the child of
its creation will 500 n meet its just reward,
buried together in the same gulf Of des.
truction. The Administration, support.
ed by loyal thousands, does not waver
their motto is, +" The Union-the Govern
ment-its friends are our friends: its foes
are our foes" And when its rights are
asserted and tho Starry Banner set up in
every rsbellious State The sun of peace
and prosperity will again shine resplene-
ent and every corner of the loyal land
shall feel its Frightening influence.
In parting with the readers of The Un-
ion can leave them no better wish than
that they may all speedily realize the con-
summation Of SO great an object as the
Government has undertaken, and to which
our best efforts should tend. Then, and
not till then, will all our ways be pleas.
antness and our paths peace.
j. P. Cone.
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School Meeting.

ScnOOl MeetlnS.
The cause of education, to our mind, has
always been paramount to any subjec'
which might engross the attention of a
community, state or nation. The fact that
the rising generation will have an educa-
tien of some sort, is SO paten, that itneeds
DO elucidation from our pen. 1t Is only
for parents and guardians to determine
what shall be the character of such educa-
ton. The undisciplined mind will as sure
ly run to vice and its concomitant evils, as
will the uncultivated wilderness grow up
with weed and briars. The education sc-
quired upon the street will just y ef-
fectually fit its recipient for the pepitentia-
ry or gallows as will moral AM judicious
training qualify him to beeSme useful
member of the communiu in which he re-
sides, and an honor to 81 country, instead
of tax and disgrae
As.we have butre6ently become resi-
dent Of this Seste, We know but little of its
edpsationd system, but from what we
learned at the gathering at the School
House last Monday evening, we are induced
to believe the people of Kansas are deter
mined not to be outdone-in proportion to
their opportunities-by any other State in
the Union.
The Hon. T. Fl. BAKER. Superintendent
of Public Schools for this county, visited
this place last Monday. In the evening
a meeting was held in the School House,
when Mr.. B., in short, but highly appro.
pirate, address, presented to the communi.
ty the merits Of the different series of
school books now in use in this State: and
while disparaging no author or publisher,
he, in accordance with the views and sug-
suggestions of the State Superintendent,
recommended a uniform system of books
throug hout the county and State. The
series of Readers recommended was that
of Wilson, published by the Harper Bros i,
New York; and of Geography. combi-
nation of Montei,h's and McNally's. The
meeting promptly adopted the books re-
commended. A cursory review Of Will
sons series of Readers impressed US fa-
vorably. The other books recommended
we have had no opportunity to examine,
but believe them to be excellent. We do
not believe it advisable to make too fire.
quent changes; but We do believe the bes.
to be the cheapest: and as Gin union there
is strength" go, also, in system there is
promise of success: and as the.educational
men of the State-after careful examina-
tion-have RECOMMENDED uniform system
of school books, we are glad to see the
people cooperating with them in their eff
forts to afford to the rising generation every
facility to acquire liberal education.
Mr.. BAKER promised to be with US again
soon, and we hope he will have opportuni-
ty to fill his promise. He is also making
efforts to have Teachers Institute or
ganized in this county, and in this enter
prise we heartily wish him success.
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Avoid the Draft.

Special Order, No.iO00
HEADouARIEKs OF MARrsvILLE DrsrRrcr,l
July 25, 1868. j -
is hereby ordered that all thcse having
two threcs ves tens and twenes in greenbacks will
port them Immediately at Mai 10 Samuels counter, and
avoid the draft he has orders New York with
the same. .,-s
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The Doniphan County Patriot ssys:
1--WE learn that an order has been is
sued by the War Department. to mount the
13.a regiment. This order, we learn. was
issued subject to the approval Of General
Schofeld, and Cpl. Bowen has gone to St.
Louis to see the General ON that business {.
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ahead Of US, but they either did not zee us
or else did not care to notice rs. Some
fear was entertained. that they might be
but as they did not molsst us,
we went on our way rejoicing, and in due
time arrived at Kinnekuk. Here we pass
ed the night II Tie .sUnion Hotel" which
is we'll kept house. Thursday morning
found us en- route, .and noon found US din
ing at Granada. Six o'clock, P. NJ, found
us at Senaca, Nemeha county, just in time
to escape another drenching rain. A good
supper and good beds soon caused US to
forget the fatigue of long ride. All night
long the rain poured down, and Friday
morning found us weather-bound. Ali
day long it was drizzle, drizzle, drizzle,
and night found matters no better, but good
fare and genial hospitality reconciled us to
the delay. Saturday morning the sun was
still obscured by clouds, but as We were all
anxious to reach the: end of our journey,
VIC allowed impatience to over-balance
Judgment, and started for Marysville. For
ten miles or more all went nicely; the sun
occasionally peeped through the clouds
and seemed to promise us that we might
end our journey in peace. But alas for hu.
man calculation scarcely had we time to
congratulate ourselves upon the prospect of
fair weather ere the sun, as if in mockery,
gain hid his face behind the clouds, and
massing them in black density, bid US pre-
pare for storm on the prairie. Prepare!
what preparation could we make. There
was not a house within ten miles of US,
not even tree in sight; out on the almost
bouudless prairie the rapidly approaching
storm must be met and endured. Our only
protection is buffalo robe and an umbrel-
la: under these we hdddle only in time 10
receive the first dash of the descending del
ugs. Reader, you have heard of, you
have read of, bur did you ever encounter a
storm on the prairie? No! Well then
imagine a hurricane catching up Niagara
and dashing it over you for about forty
minutes. That will do. Snap! crack
what's that? Oh, nothing; only the iron
goose-neck -fxin' that fastens the tongue
to the axle, is broken; and amid the tor
rent of rain rope is applied and the dam
age partially repaired. There is an end
to all thing, and there was an end to the
storm, but not until it had effectually
drenched US with water and bespattered US
with mud and in this condition about
twenty miles must yet be travelled over be-
fore matters can be efectual.y remedied.
On We 90, and at length, from the summit
of ridge of the prairie, we can see the
City Of Marysville. Would you believe
it Notwithstanding our wet and uncom-
Portable condition, we sang, with full cho
rus, "John Brown" Kind friends stood
ready to welcome US, and amid good cheer
we soon forgot our troubles.
Our journey is ended, rnd so is the sto-
ry of its incidents; but we cannot close
this article without rendering our thanks
to Mr.. SMITH and his wife for the kind
treatment we received from them while So
journing at their hotel in Seneca.
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THERE are three hundred and twenty
male persons in Marshall county, between
the ages of 90 and As; sixty.five Of whom
are married men between the ages Of 30
and Al
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81 1,60O.-Marshal Mcdowell informs Us
that 81 600 have been raised here for the
State Fair. Our people coming forward
generously, and there is no longer any
doubt that the Fair will be held here
Learenuorth Conservative.
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CAMP MEETrNG.LA camp meeting IN
der the auspices Of the N. E Chsrch,
will be commenced on Thursday August
18th, in the Life settlement, on the vVer-
million.
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e Wish them success.

INFORMATION WAHTED.-Mr. McKen.
zie Coats, OF Fort Scott, desires to get in-
formation of the whereabouts Of his wife
Mrs. Anna Coats, who is supposed to have
left the Cherokee Nation last fall. Mr..
Coats was taken prisoner in the fall, and
since then has been unable 10 obtain any
clue to the Whereabouts of his family.
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THE operation of the recent treaty viii
the Klckapoos for their lands, has be- \
suspended on account of fraud. 1t is said
the Indians never consented ts'the so-called
Treaty, and the whole thing be buseed.
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LEFT HBRE.-A young man who has
been stopping here for some days. left
this place Thursday nigh., in the dark
A saddle and bride left at the same time.
Sins ular coincidence.
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BCsY.-The Denver pape IS represent
business of all kinds as very lively in that
city. New buildings are SAID to be going,
up on every hand. a -ta
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DRArrED.-The negro Tillman, who
killed SO many rebel privateers with an Ak,
on board the schooner S. ]. Waring. has
been drafted in Rhode Island. s
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OS ALAaK.-A squad Of soldiers who
have been stopping here for a few days,
made themselves merry last night by i'm
blDlng freely Of red eye, and while under
its influence amused themselves by" cut
ting up didos" that in aobriety they would
probably be ashamed Of They lett this
morning.
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a letter from Sam Houston to the rebel
Gov. Of Texas protests against military
usurpation aud persecution for opinions.
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"FLAa of the free hearts hope and home,
By angel hands to valor given;
Thy stars have Lit the welkin dome,
And all thy hues were born Of heaven.
FOREVER FLOAT THAT STANDARD SuEETl
Where breathes the foe but falls before us
With Freedom's soil beneath our feet,
And Freedoms banner streaming DER us.
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CoTToN GIN.-The Jefiersonian says
Mr.. Miller, Of Sautrelle, will put cot
ION gin in operation at that place in the fall.
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A Day Of Fasting and Prayer AP-
pointed
WAsHrNcroN. July II.

WAsHTNcroN, July II.
The President has issued a proclamation
appointing Thursday, August 9th, as a
day Of National Thanksgiving and Prayer
70 God, from whom sll blessings aow.