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The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1863-03-14

A PATRIOTIC BIsHoP.-At the great
Union meeting in Cincinnati, a letter was
read from Bishop Rosecraus, "a brother of
the GeneraD expressing the most patriotic
sentiments. We quote:
"To abandon Cur free government be-
cause We must wait year or two to get
rulers to suit Us, would be unutterable
meanness of spirit. To give up our nation
al integrity, our legitimate government,
our old Gag, disband our army, and wait to
see what disposition General Bragg's army
will make of us when it's comes North
again, would be suicidal folly.
God keep us from such folly and its dis.
astrous consequences May the gloom
that hangs over Us now make US forget all
differences of minor importance, and Join
together, heart and soul, in giving the
cause of order and justice = triumph over
both the short sightedness of it's friends and
the treacherous violence Of its enemies"
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1863-03-14
A Raid on Fairfax.

Information has been received that the
rebel Captain Mosely, with his command,
entered Fairfsx Court House this morning,
at 2 O'Clock; they captured the Provost
Marshall, patrols, stores. &C., together with
General Stoughton and all the men detacb.
ed from his brigade. They also took every
person that could be found. The com.
maudiug officer of the Post, Col. johnson.
of the 5th New York cavalry, made bis
escape. All our available cavalry was, at
last accounts, in pursuit of the rebels. The
enemy appeared suddenly during rain
storm. Gen. Stoughton had established
his head quarters some distance from bis
brigade. The rebels captured one hundred
and ten horses. They went in search Of
General Windham, but that General was in
Washington. They however reached bis
trunk and captured bis papers. The tele-
graph operator, it is said, was gobbled up
By them.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1863-03-14

Patriotic Letter Of Gen. Robert B. Mitchell.
We take pleasure in publishing the fol-
lowing testimonial of unainching devotion
to the Union from the pen of Gen. Robert
B. Mitchell, Kansas Democrat. On rec.
ommendation of Gen. Rosecrans, he has
been nominated by the President to .
Major-Generalship. We are confident that
no one would do Kansas more honor in this
position:
HEADQUARTERS, NASHVILLE,
TENN, Feb. %, 1868.
Hon. Hugh Smith, Presidemt Of the Nash.
viNe Union Club:
SIR-Your kind note inviting me, in be.
half of your club, to be present today at
the capitol, to participate with them 10 Gel
ebrating the anniversary of the birth Of
Washington, was received some days since,
and it was my expectation to have answered
in person on that interesting occasion. !
find, however, that an unusual press OF
official business this morning will prevent
my attendance. This exceedingly regret,
as it is desirable that every countenance
and encouragement should be given to the
people to recall, review and celebrate the
immortal virtues and patriotic deeds of the
Father of his Country, at time when that
country is rudely assailed by nearly one
half the States and one-third of the people
who have grown great and prosperous under
its protection.
George Washington achieved Immortality
by establishing Government unequalled
in the history of the world. 1t remains
with US, if we would be true to his memory,
to perpesuate that beni6cent Government as
we found it-an unbroken Union of States.
The heroic men now under arms are
charged with the responsibility of that holy
work. Rest assured they are not dis.
couraged. They 60 forth to fresh battles
in the full assurance that this cruel rebellion
can only be crushed by the iron heel of vigor-
GUS Var. They believe that the great masses
of the North of all parties will stand true
to the soldiers of the Union, when We are
in the face of the enemy.
A few demagogues of the North, fol
mere personal or partisan ends, have raised
sickly cry for peace" when they should
know that there can be no peace, except in
the crushing out of the rebellion by force
of arms. They have not deluded any con.
siderable number of people, or if they have,
the old unanimity will revive when it is
found that "peace" means separation.
With such valuable cooperation as is
afforded to the Government officials by the
Union Club, of Nashville, hope soon to
see the powerful State of Tennessee restored
to its old allegiance to the Government Of
WASHINGTON.
Respectfully, your ob't serv't,
ROBT B. MITCHELL.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1863-03-14

The following is from the Richmond
papers of the 7th: Intelligence reliable
and Of the greatest importance, has been
received from the front. The preparations
being made BY Banks army point irresist-
ably to an immediate advance. Seventeen
mortar boats, the sloop of war Mississippi,
and the gunboat Essex, are now acbored at
Baton Rouge. Banks force is full 80, 600.
Ambulanoes and litters are being prepared.
The opinion Of military men is that Port
Hudson will be attacked in . few days.
The utmost confidence prevails among both
officers and men in our ability to defeat the
enemy.
~ Victor Hugo has addressed sn ex.
hortation to the Russian soldiers not to
6ght against the Poles. The annexed ex-
tract from its concluding paragraph will
serve to give the spirit Of the whole:
If in the 10Th century you oonsummate
the assassination Of Poland, know 70, men
Of tho Russian army, that you will fall
which appears impossible lower than
the gangs Of the Southern Statss Of Amer
in, and raise agaipst you The sxses.tion Of
the whole civilised world. Crimes CON-
niteed By might remain crimes; publie
horror u . penalty. Russian soldiers, let
The Poles inspire you, 6ght not against them.
What yoa have before you IN Poland 10
not the enemy, it is example"
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1863-03-14
WASHINGTON, !

WASHINGTON, March 3.
Encouraging news from the Mississippi
through rebel sources are received to-day.
One telegram reports the 1ndianola cap
tured and the Queen of the West very
much damaged. Another is to the effect
that the IDdianola WAS not captured, but
DESTROYED after the guns were taken Of.
The Richmond Dispatch Of March 9th,
says the gunboat Indianola, recently cap
tured from the Yankees, was blown up last
night by the rebels. Her guns fell into
the hands of the Federals, aud the Queen
of the West left in such hurry as to
lesve part of her crew on shore.
A later dispatch says the Indianola was
not destroyed, and they are raising her.
1t is cow confidently asserted that tbs
Indianola was sunk in the encounter with
the rams Webb and Music, and report has
it that the Webb suffered so much in but
ting her, and from the effect of the ten
inch shells from the Indianola, that she too
had sunk.
On the nigh: of the fight . great explo
sion was heard, which was believed to have
come from the magazine Of one of the
sinking boats.
Should the story prove true, the rebels
are left in q most bel pless situation for the
defense of the Mississippi.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1863-03-14

During the past week the bill locating
the Agricultural College At Manhattan pass
ed both branches Withoss a dsssess;mg voice
This result becomes extraordinary when the
actual condition of affairs is considered; the
importance of that institution, the numerous
conflicting local interests, the powerful ad.
verse and jealous force, that might at any
moment resist the measure, and the oil
absorbing and bitter contest that RACES upon
the question of the location of the sister
Institution, the State University.
With this result, the people of the North
western counties may we'll be pleased. For
two years has Riley county been before the
Legislature seeking in vain to obtain the
location of the University, always encoun-
tering strong and combined opposition but
now she receives without one opposing vote
the gift of an institution enriched by double
endowment and sustained by the sympathy
of host of friends in the East, and pow.
erful party in Congress.
These Agricultural Colleges will form .
brotherhood of educational interests, such
as no nation has ever seen. Every State
will seek their welfare, and no Congress
can afford to disregard their wants. Thus
supported by the nation, the States and the
people, and strengthened BY cooperation
and combination, they will become the glory
and crown of our Common School system,
and the pride of America.
The harmonious action of tho Western
members is the secret of this singular sue.
ces. Mr.. Fullingtou, of Riley county, has
won the esteem Of his fellow members for
bis sagacity, energy, determination and
candor. No one can fail to recognise his
manly traits and honor bis integrity Of
character-and his constituents may be
proud of the legislative career of their Rep.
resentative.
The location of the University. however,
has caused close and hot strife between
Emporia and Lawrence. Emporia claiming
it as being the point indicated by the Con-
stitotion, as it is central and eligible and
on local grounds, because the valley Of the
Kansas should not receive all the favors of
the State, and this was all that Neosho Val.
ley claimed. Lawrence demanding it in
consideration of donation of SIS, 900.
Mr.. Eskridge was the sole champion Of
Emporia, while Mr.. Emery, the advocate
of Lawrence, was supported by Messrs.
Mitchell, Griffith, and others. Lawrence,
too, had a numerous and powerful lobby
working for her; and it is not strange that
the victory should have been Topeka
Tribune, Feb. ii.
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States in Rebellion.

The latest advices from the Southwest,
10 the Richmond papers Of February 28th,
state that General Rosecrans had advanced
as far as marlborough, half way between
Murfreesboro and Shelbyville.
A Raleigh paper charges that the petty
tyranny ef the rebel military, and the ope-
rations Of speeulators, have brought starva.
tion upon the people.
The Mobile Register says efforts are
being made BY the Mobile and Ohio Rail-
road to stay the famine effects of General
Pemberton's order prohibiting the shipment
of -four and meal southwark. But, as the
railroad agents have no bayonets, the evil
continues unabated. If it were left to the
arbitrament Of justice and humanity, Cen
eral Pemberton and bis dictatorial edicts
would 60 to the wall.
The Richmond negro market is reported
active and buoyant. The offerings are
large and the demand heavy. The prices
of adults range from $500 to $500.
The Examiners leader upon the rebel
finances denounces Congress for its dilatory
action in providing ways and means, and
says it augurs consciousness Of incapacity
to master the subject, but mastered it must
be, or the worst consequences will follow.
The supply Of salt and food, and Confed-
crate taxation, occupied the attention Of the
Virginia Senate. In the House of Dele.
gates . bill passed to transfer the State
line troops to the Confederate army. A
resolution of thanks to General Floyd was
adopted.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1863-03-14

RoBBERIEs.-A gentleman informed N
yesterday that the houses Of two citizens Of
this county, living some three miles out,
were entered on Tuesday night BY gang
of ruf6auly thieves, aud robbed Of every
thing valuable that could be found. They
even took one man Out, Daniels BY name,
We believe, and went 90 far - to put rope
around bis neck, forcing him to ''disgorge,"
and forced the female occupants to give up
all their money, down to sums Of SO.
This is drawing to very iine point" and
is getting altogether TOO near home. The
thieves and highwaymsn in this city and
county must Be driven out, If it has 70 b
done At the poin: Of the beyoset.-Leassx-
,corh BxNetia.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1863-03-14
From New Orleans and Mexico.

The New Orleans Era, Of the lst, states
that twenty rebels, who we're recently sent
through the rebel lines, returned, begging
to be allowed to take the oath of allegiance
and for bread All were suffering actual
hunger, and children Crying for food. They
give fearful statement Of destitution in
rebeldom.
Later advices from Vera Cruz, state that
the French army is entirely inactive. being
unable to accomplish anything without large
reinforcements, which if not soon sent, must
be driven from the country. The French
officers are disgusted; the climate is operat-
ing unfavorably upon the soldiers; the bulk
of the army is near Puebla. The country
is infested with guerrillas, we'll armed and
mounted. Whole trains of supplies from
Vera Cruz were captured. The French
are constructing railroad to Puebls, and
guerrillas are amusing themselves by
spreading rails to run trains off the track.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1863-03-14

The Chicago Times special, dated Cold
water River, Mississippi, March LIST, says
a. expedition left Moon Lake, Wednesday
morning March 4, reaching the end of the
pass Monday nooa, twelve miles in three
days and . half. The boats were much
broken in light upper works, but not one
damaged 10 the hull or machinery. A most
difficult portion of the trip is overcome.
Soldiers aud seameu occupied every turn,
cutting down trees, clearing away drift
wood and otherwise working. The channel
water is Deep with swift current, and the
course very crooked great danger of boats
being dashed against trees every turn.
They move forward again tomorrow. A
battery is reported At the mouth of the
Coldwater, twelve miles from here. The
health of the expedition is excellent, and in
6ue spirits, and very confident Weather
very fine. Lieut.. Commander Smith and
General Ross promises to control the stream
with guuboats as high up as the pass and
as low down as we 20.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1863-03-14
From Vicksburg.
MEMPHIS, Ma

MEMPHIS, March 6.
We have news from the feet to Tuesday
All the canals, it is now thought, will be
successful. The dredging machines are
working upon the canal opposite Vicksburg,
and soon the gunboats will be able to pass
through. Already our gunboats up Yazoo
Pass had nearly reached Yazoo City
There was no doubt as to our ability to get
our forces in the rear Of Vicksburg, and
thus cut off their communication with
jackson aud Lake Providence.
The weather is bright and clear, and the
troops now have splendid camping ground
The canal is nearly ready for use. A.
soon as the trees and stumps and other Oh
structions are removed the water is to be
let into it. Already the Mississippi i.
fourteen feet higher than the lake. Alto
gether the situation is very satisfactory
and Vicksburg is certain to fall. 1t i.
feared that the enemy will evacuate.
1t is said the owners of property along
the streams to be overfowed via Lake
Providence, have made an offer to the citi
zsns of Vicksbvrg o: s2,50o.0OO if they
will surrender and save them from loss By
the cutting of the levee. The destruction
of property will be immense should thes,
lands be submerged. The skies look bright
er, and stock in Gen. Grant is going up
Bad shots with Confederate troops are ex
pended. 1t is reported that the Confederate
will dispute the possession of the countr,
near Lake Providence.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1863-03-14

From the census returns Of 1860 the
New York Herald complies list Of al the
abb bodied white men, between the ages Of
eighteen and forty.6ve years in the loyal
States and Territories. It gives the nun
Der - 4,463, 3,0O0-the whole population
being 22,740, ,437. Making liberal allow
snces for the men exempt from military
duty, and the available force is safely set
down At four millions of men, "slmost
equal to the entire white population, men,
women, and children, of the rebel States. -
OF this force. one million has already been
called into the field, and We have . force of
three millions to fall back upon. That is
the condition of the loyal States At time
when the conscriptions of JEFF. Davis, ex-
tended through twelve months, have nearly
exhausted the South. Of this fact We have
the most abundant proof.
But We wished to speak Of the quota for
Kansas. If 4,463, ,00Q men we're raised in
the loyal States, Kansas would have to raise
only $1,000. The Herald gives 2l, 900 a,
our pumber Of fighting men, but it gets
these figures from considering our popula.
ton 143, $685. much larger number ol
people than We ever had.
We are convinced, from an examination
of these figures, that the thirteen regiments
now in the field are 90 much in advance o
any call ever made upon us that no addi
tionsl men would be required from Kansas
even if 600, 900 moro soldiers we're to be
put into the field to- morrow.
Kansas does not shirk, however, and We
can raise more men, by volunteering, if the
emergency becomes pressing.-Conserra
tire.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1863-03-14
Saline County Delinquent Tax List.

NJ Office IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT WILL
~ offer at Public Sale, according to law, on
the first Tuesday of May, \. d. 1868, the fol-
lowing described property, at Salina, Saline
county, Kansas, to pay taxes and charges
thereon for the year 1862; and if said taxes
and charges are unpaid on the aforesaid day,
said land will be sold. commencing on that
day. RANSOM CALklN.
The southwest quarter of section 6, town
ship IA, range 2, West 100 acres; tax $3.50;
owner, - Galloway.
East half of the northwest quarter Of sec
tion II, township IA, range 3, West; 80 acres;
tax, Sl.9O; owner, l.. L. Parsons.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1863-03-14

ToBAcco.-Mr. H. Fietz, cigar manu-.
facturer, has shown US . sample of some
two hundred pounds of tobacco, raised from
the Connecticut seed, by one of our farmers,
which he purchased and has been working
up, and pronounces greatly superior to the
common variety. According to rhs expert
ence of the gentleman who raised this, it
will yield 1000 pounds to the acre, and of
a quality which will readily command at
present prices, fifteen cents pound in our
city. thus making 40 acre pay $3.50. Think
Of that, farmers of Kansas hundred
and fifty dollars to the scre-and complain
no more of hard times, as the exercise of
the skill, industry and perseverance, of
which you are capable, will gil your pockets
with greenbacks. Don't fear that YOU will
glut the market, for that will be impossible
for two or three years to come, at least
Atchison Champion.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1863-03-14
Taxes for 1865.

By ~ act passed on the 9Th Of Febru-
ary, . tax Of Eve mills on the dollar is
levied on al t,xable property in the State
70 defray the current expenses Of the State
Government for the year 1868.
Section third of tho oct reads - follows:
"That one mill on the dollar Of the tax
levied shall b payable 10 lawful money Of
tho United States, or matared coupons Of
the bonds Of the State Of Kansas, which
shall be reserved ezcluaiyely for The pay
ment Of the interest upon ssch bonds, the
issue Of which has been authorised BY Law,
and for the redemption Of said bonds"
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1863-03-14
ATTACHMENT.

Henry whitesidcs, Plaintiff, Before James
against Humphrey, J. p.
Pardon Davis Defendant. Of Manh titan
Township Riley county, Kansas.
On the the 9th day Of February, A. D. 1868,
said Justice issued an Order of Attachment
in the above action for the sum of ninety-nine
and 99-10O dollars and to cover costs.
Trial set for the 1lth day Of April A. D. 1868.
Manhattan, March ID, 1868.
JULIUS E. HIBBARD,
n19-4tpfs25O Plaintiff 8 Attorney.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1863-03-14
NOTICE.

THE IST TERM OF THE PROBATE COURT
of Davis county, Kansas, for the year 1863,
will be held in Junction City--commencing on
the first Monday of April. All persons having
business before said Court will be there on the
first day Of the term. Pr. TAYLOR,
Probate Judge,
nlS-3) Davis Co., Kansas.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1863-03-14
Change IN the Stats Central Rspnhlisan Goa
@attoo.

Change IN the seats Central 1spuhlisaa Goa.
mattoo.
At meeting held iu Topeka on Tuesday,
the Sd inst, the following changes wsre
made in the State Central Republican Com.
mittee:
W. P. Douthitt, Of Shawnee, in place Of
Chester Thomas.
]. F. Leggett, Of johnson, in place Of
Sidney Clarke.
Wm. B. Craig, Of Doniphan, in place Of
John j. Ingalls,.
Jacob Stotler, of Lyon, in place Of ]. F.
Mulan.
S. F. Atwood, of Leavenworth, remains
Secretary.
No other proceedings were had.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1863-03-14

~ Hon. Ed. Russell, Of Doniphan Co.,
has been appointed Qsartermaster General
Of the State, by Gov. Carney. Mr.. r
was one of the members Of tho latc House,
is man of ability asd integrity, and will
faithfully perform his duties-BnNetix.
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Ncw ADVERTISEMENTS,
LUMBER! LUMBER

The undersigned will, about the 25th Of
March, start the
STEAM SAW MILL AT BATCHELDER
Saving will be done, and Lumber sold ct
reasonable rates. Orders promptly filled.
n19-4t1 A. B. & H. H. WHITING
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1863-03-14

~. General Sumser Vill soon Be trans
fsred to the command lats3y held By Gen.
Curtis.
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- The Mormons have mads On sttempt
to expsl the Q. s. officers. They won't lesvs.
The New York herald., 1863-05-27

coxriSugp SUCCESS oP MILE. vfsrvALf.
"orpbeusr was givcn sgalu lss, evening ut Winter
Garden with great Mile ves,vas confirmed ihs
favorable impression produced By her tT-, pcrformanoe
u the role In fact may be said that las, o,caing the
oJera was heard 10 better advantage than On MONDAY
The ehorscs evincc careful rebearsas whothc orches
ira p'ayed with great enteusJic and effect.
The house Oiled By m,st fashlonahse audience
s on the 1rst evening" the warnes, oppl,a'e wa be
slowed upon the efforts Of Nile. We tgsiL he seemed to
ac, with even more DR. ecct than Nondsy The
uncertainty of ars, representation was rassed
ami she gave hcrtei up 10 her rois with an arior
which drew iron the. pgb.c cOhthuei marks ~
approval. Tho beautiful musio gahs rpln be
ing heard, while IL DDuceabls inat the
ii-s Who Mic yesiyali sang and acted nnnci
more accopnbly Than the nrsi night 81 the o era lu
the fourth The grand rc'us betwesn orphe1s and
ar,dc, fi,nc Rotier very specessiuiy send dref
Mile Nestvai SANG ~ have lcst my knfydccN with "
tense ieclina and expression. he ready Adnrab'e
In .hls act. Nine Tpher also acisd and ssns most
enecgcy.
Ms Cesry as Love, fcsfned moro at eise and Ssos
more peaslng'y Her yocs Is weA cultivated, bot tff
actions are ~ yet 10 much restrained he was, how
ever. quite 9uccessfui. -
Tonight aud riiay evening 'orrhsis y w o.se
peat ed and viii aiso wo bsirta, ~ given AZ gfAsh
nee 90 saturday.