The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1863-12-05
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Geo. Francis Train is in Leavenworth. He
is said to be there on Pacific Railroad business.
Colonel Cloud, of the Second Kansas, is ex-
pected to arrive in Leavenworth soon from Fort
Smith. 'r'g Z va.aa geb 7ltfo
The Kansas Eighth Regiment now has only
1876 men ft for duty, and commissioned Off
GERS. So says it's Colonel in letter to the
Champion.
Hon. NJ. F. Conway has announced a speak.
ing tour in this State. His present appoint
ments are north of the Kansas river. .
One hundred and thirty-seven houses have
been built in Lawrence since the Quantrell
Massacre. .us ae-rra. sa ,..-.- --eg.
John Speer has commenced the publication
Of q daily at Lawrence. It gives the first
news received by telegraph at Lawrence, The
State journal will soon appear as daily also.
A daring thief entered the sleeping room of
Marshal Mcdowell, at the Chase House, on
Saturday evening, and stole his wallet, con-
tanning draft for $1,000, about $500 in scrip,
and $500 in money. The villain has not been
caught.-Reeord. sr-...s. ,...t.-.ts
The Kansas Tribune mentions the, death of
Hon. Lyman Allen, who died at his residence in
Lawrence on the 30th ult. Mr.. Allen was . well
known citizen in the State, having settled in
Lawrence in 1855. He took prominent part in
all our early troubles, has filled the Office of
His death will be regretted by host Of true
friends. Id, r....-
Judge Stafford has decided that our State
Liquor Law is unconstitutional, from the fact
that it exempts cities of over loco Inhabitants
from its operations, thus being unequal and
unjust, Our Legislators must make it constitu-
tional By all means. We must have the law
Topeka Tribune. .51.' Cd Hsi8T la azDicI.1ii
We learn that man by the name of Ellis
was killed at the house of Mr.. Frank Hopper
last Friday evening, about two miles from
Lawrence on the Delaware side of the river.
There was dance there, and probably some
drinking. A soldier has been arrested charg-
ed with the offense.-Daily Tribune. 51-
Mr. John L. Hallett and J. r., Hall of the
Union Pacific Railway called ON us briefly yes
terday. Mr.. Hallet's whole force is now en-
ployed in getting ont ties for the first forty
miles-the grading of which is done. The ties
are expected to be out in q couple of weeks.
Mr. Hallett has paid his whole force up in full
a. Jc o1i 4 &l,o
rapid work they have been doing.-Kansas
City Journal. .4t ,,..-. ,. ...f
MADE VorERs.-During this sitting Of the
United States District Court, nearly one hun
dred Pottawattomies have appeared, taken the
oath and secured naturalization papers, &C
cording 10 the treaty of last year. Maj. Ross
informs US that about half of this number are
residents of this county. This entities them
to receive their land and what else is due them,
to pay taxes and to vote.-T16une. a-.7sd y7s
Franklin county may be called the banner
county Of the State, at least in one respect, and
a model for all generations to come. We learn
from good authority that there is not drop of
liquor sold in the county; both Of her Repre-
sentatives and her Senator, all Of her county
officers and a majority Of her township officers
are strictly temperance men. viii the rest Of
Kansas initiate.
Gen. Ewing has issued an order allowing all
loyal men to return to the district vacated byhis
previous order No. II, with such provisions as
will prevent the, return Of rebels and BUSH
whaekers. The loyal men, so returning, are to
form themselves into companies Of not less
than thirty men each, for self Defense to re-
ceive arms, clothing and rations, and be treat
ed as militia Of the State in active service.
We think the orderi is timely, and win have .
good effect 2-9 gsT 10 ao.'asi 5a6a5sg9I
Gen. Ewing has ordered that the Military
Telegraph TO Fort Scott commence at Kansas
City Speaking Of the line the Journal Of
Consmeree ,sxys: q We understand it is the in
tentisn Gen. Ewing to construct the line
from hsrs5 via westport, TO 0lathe, and thence
through. Paola and Mound City 70 Fort Sceta.
And also, If permission can be obtained, -
construct . line from Olaths to Fort Leaysn-
worth, using the poles Of the Leavenworth and
Lawrence line to support the wires for . great
part of the distance. In this way, both Fort
Ieavenvorth aud Kansas City viii BE- put in
direct eomuunicat;on with Fort Scott; and =,
line BY way Of 0lashe win be estab-.
lished between Kansas City and Fort Lesyes-'
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