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The Smoky Hill and Republican union., 1863-08-29
THR LAwRMcE rRApmY.

The question e frequently asked, i" How did
it happen that the three Thousand citizens. oi
Lawrence wsre surprised and slaughtered b,
from two to Eve hundred brfgsnds pr The
answer is found in the old fable of the shep-
herd and the cry Of "wolf." A few weeks ago
there was report that the guerrillas Of Mis-
souri, contemplated raid upon Lawrence, and
the people of the place prepared themselves to
meet it, by organizing and srming companies
to meet and repel the robbers. The alarm was
premature, or the robbers learning that their
victims were advised Of their plans deferred
their attack. The apprehended danger not
coming upon them, the people of the place got
over their alarm, relaxed their vigilance, the
" smart ones" commenced ridiculing what was
being done to meet danger, the organizations
were relaxed, the guard was abandoned, and
the people slept in security. The thieves, who
doubtless had their spies in Lawrence, were
informed of the condition Of matters, and Sc
lected the hour Of their greatest fancied secur-
ity to strike the terrible blow which has been
inflicted on the place. Had the people of
in an hour when they were not dreaming Of
such numbers as are given as the
force of the rebels, could have committed this
murder and havoc committed there on the 2lst.
What is true Of Lawrence is true Of all the
towns that have been sacked and burned in
Kansas during the past year. Complaints
may, justly, be made Of the military au-
but the unfortunate people them
selves are not entirely blsmeless. In times
like these, the price not only Of liberty but Of
life and property Is constant and unrelaxed
and the preparation of erery man
to meet and repel attack. Scouts posted few
miles out on the roads upon which the robbers
might, by giving the alarm in
time, have reversed the slaughter and the tri-
umph, and have saved to their families and the
country the many valuable men who have been
sacrificed.
Are there not other places in the State, ex-
posed to inroads, as Indifferent and careless of
LANCER? =
The Smoky Hill and Republican union., 1863-08-29

city to see if I could be Of any service there.
AID snch sight % smes ny 9es = difficult b
describe. Stately ediAces and bsAhtiful stsne-
lures lying snouldefihg, smoking mass of
ruins. Dad bodies ssey, dusty, asa some char
red to cinder. lying al about. Some were
already collected into churches and shops. and
they were constantly coming in. I found but
few wounded-almost all Who had been shot
were killed outright; and less to assist them
with-no surgical instruments. no medicinea nor
spirits could be found for the poor sufferers. l
cut out o couple of bullets with . sharp pen
knife. and might have taken ont more, but it
looked little too barbarous ON my part. and
desisted till the proper instruments should arrive
"The descriptions which you have read in the
papers are very accurate. and cannot add any
thing. but if could should utterly fail to give
you the slightest idea of the horror of the whole
affair. To see those demons in human form
shoot down defenceless men, even after they had
promised them quarter to see them ruthlessly
plundering. burning. and destroying; to hear
the wsils and shrieks of women and children,
when husbands. brothers, and fathers, were shot,
was heart-rending. It was the most dastardly.
cowardly, fendish, diabolical act that ever
heard of. No adjective can express it"
The Smoky Hill and Republican union., 1863-08-29
FRUIT TREES FOR SALE.

he subscriber has on hand FIFTY THOUS.
AND APPLE TREES. OF WELL Sci EcrEp
varieties, as well as quantity of Peach, Locust
&C., SC, which he offers cheap for cash, or
will exchange for cows, young stock or grain.
at reasonable prices. HIRAM BEAL.
Ashland Nursery, Davis Co., Kansas. (n4c1y.
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN TO THR
4 creditors and others interested in the es-
tate of J. w. Stewart, deceased that intend
to make final settlement at the October term
OF the Probate Court Of Davis county, Kansas.
HENRY MITCHELL.
4I-6t Administrator
The Smoky Hill and Republican union., 1863-08-29

GooD.-Gen. Ewing has issued an order
which, if carried out will nearly depopulate
jackson, Cass, Bates and Vernon counties, Mo.
AH persons in those counties, except within
within fifteen days. The loyal will Be allowed
TO move into Kansas, and the rebels will be
cent ont Of the District There is to - mono
left 70 barber bushwhackers. That's right
The Smoky Hill and Republican union., 1863-08-29
NOTICE.

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT /,
Eliza Jane Bruce-heir at law of the Es-
tate Of James r. Bruce-will appear before the
Honorable Probate Court OF Davis county, on
the 18th day Of September next, to prove the
last will and testament of James X. Bruce,
deceased. All parties interested will appear
upon said day. ELIZA JANE BRUCE,
n39-t $3.50 Wife Of the deceased.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union., 1863-08-29

Up to Tuesday morning, 1873 bodies had
been buried; seven more were found, and
three were still missing.
The Massacre made 80 widows and 24O
orphans. 1872 buildings were burued-96
Of them stores and shops, one church and
three printing Offices.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union., 1863-08-29
NOTICE.

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN TO THE
IN creditors and others interested in the es.
tate of James Bennett, deceased. that 1 intend
to make final settlement at the next term of
the Probate Court of Davis county, Kansas
n3S-4t. ]. r. MCCLURE, Administrator.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union., 1863-08-29
NOTICE.

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN TO
~ the creditors and others interested in tho
estate OF jeremiah Landers aiias Edward Ju-
rott. deceased, that intend to make final
settlement at the next term Of the Probate
Court Of Davis County, Kansas.
Mott GF GORDON, Administrator.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union., 1863-08-29
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN TO
IN the creditors and others interested in the
estate Of Henry Marshall, deceased, that 1 in
tend to make final settlement at the next
term Of the Probate Court of Davis County,
Kansas G. F. GORDON,
n4O4t Administrator.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union., 1863-08-29

QUE.Y-How long would it take the supposed
thieves. Who hsys been the special objects Of
Ewings vigilance. toruin - 900 Ooe Of property.
sseal $2s0000 in eash. and murder lso nsa, 70
cay nothiSg Of oth@ rcbbssiss aud mw0as Z. e -
The Hillsborough recorder., 1863-01-21

gentlemen present Tor the attention with
which they had listened to him, and return
ed to his seat amidst loud cheering. Ris-
ing, again, he said he was reminded by a
gentleman that an order came to Fort
Warren whilst they were there forbiddihg
them to employ counsel. it being stated by
Secretary Seward himself that the mere fact
of employing counsel would be a sufficient
cause for continuing them in prison.
A vote Of thanks to Mr.. Gov. Morehesd
having beer moved and seconded.
The Chairman said Ill has been NOV
ed and seconded, and am sure will meet
with a unanimous response on the part of
all of yoo. that the thanks of this meeting
should be rendered to Gov. Morehead for
the instructive and deeply interesting ad-
dress which he has just delivered to US. 1t
needs nothing to be said by me to rivet in
your minds the striking facts he has just
put before US. As to the question of the
war power which has been alluded to and
discussed, there is no such thing known in
modern warfare. Amongst brave and hon.
cradle cations there is no such thing known
as the right Of assassination, or OF inciting
assassination. All pswers when at war
with each other, if inclined to take any
unusual step, are at any rate bound to con-
slider what it may be; and no man for one
moment can reflect upon this proclamation
without having his mind Immediately drawn
to the probable consequences of such
measure if effective in any degree, In my
own mind | can only lksR it TO that de-
of .fa ..l.,ok IL
poisoning Of wells: bul am sure it will be,
satisfaction to Gov. Morehead, in reflect
ing upon The hardships he has gone through.
and TO all SOutherners present, in reflect
Ing upon The sufferlngs which their coun-
try had passed through, to recollect that
great and permanent gOsd and gain will re-
main through all future time, of which this
has been the cause. There cannot be
doubt on the mind Of ahy Enylishman here
present that the South as people were
unknown 10 Us few years ago. They are
unknown to US now. Hear, hear. We
were apt to Judge Of them b, books, many
Of them ronances which had produced an
impression upnn the public mind. The
men Of the South we're described as an idle
and luxurious race the women of the South
as eifeminated and still more idle and lux
urious but the manner in which they stood
firth 10 fight for their rights. the success
which has attended their efforts, and the
manner in which the women as well as the
men have yindicatod the blood and the race
from which they descend, think will
have raised them TO an elevation in the
new position which they take amongst the
nations Of the world. which will be worth
even the terrible cost Of the hardship and
suffering which they now endure. APP
plause.l Nothing more is necessary on
my part, for [ feel quite sure that you will
all csr'lally respond to the motion.
The motion was carried by acclamation,
and the meeling separated.
The Hillsborough recorder., 1863-01-21
From Bragg's Army.

MoBlLE, Jan. S.-rhe Advertiser and
Register has the following private despatch
dated Docherd, Tenn. Jan. 7:
Hos. J. FORSYTH: Being oatnumbersd
more than two to one by the enemy our
troops utterly exhausted BY cold aud rain
and four DAYS incessaat fighting with a loss
of killed and wounded, Gen, Bragg deter
mined to fall back to Duck River. The en-
eny showed he was receiving large rein
forcements from kentucky. By a skillful
night march, covered by an admirable cav
aly force under Wheeler and Wharton, the
whole army, with all its supplies and cap
tured arms, is now concentrating in its new
lines, ready for the enemy, whenever he
shall advance. Since the army crossed the
Tennessee river in November we have cap
tured Q. 500 prisoners, near 40 pieces Of ar
tillery, 5000 small arms, and lots OF was-
ans iSirned) w.
The Hillsborough recorder., 1863-01-21

Rev. Henry Ward Bsecher lectursd last
week in New Jersey. but so great was the
feeling against him that he had to be guard.
ed by the police to the boat.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-01-26
FROM THE MISSISSIPPI EXPEDITION,
FURTHER OPERATIONS IN ARKANSAS.
Capture Of st. Charles, Duvalrs
Bluff, and Des Arc.
Arms, Ammunition, and Prisoners Taken.
Special Dispatch to The N. Y. Tribune.

Special Dispatch to The N. Y Tribune.
WASHINGTON. Saturday Jan. a. 1861
The Navy Department has received telegram
fiom Commander Porter on board the steamer Black
hawk, mouth Of White River, January %, as fol.
lows: ave have taken st. Charles Duvals Bluff
and Des Arc and the light gunboas are over 500
miles above the mouth Of White River The De
Kalb, Lieutenant Commander Wake, captured at
Duvalps Bluff two 8-inch guns with carriages, am
munition and 300 Enfield rifles, and three platform
cars and at Des Arc we captured 80 prisouen, and
a quantity Of arms and ammunition.
WASHINGTON, Jan as 1861
MsjorGen. Curtis has telegrsphed to Msjor-Gen.
Halleck, Generaln-C Chief under date of 81. Louis,
Jan. "a, as follows
"Gen. German telegraphs from DuyalPs Bluff,
18th inst that, aided by three gunboats he assembled
White River to Duvall's Bluff and Des Arc, taking
about $50 prisoners, two columbads, and about 700
small arms."
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-01-26
FROM FORTRESS mcNROY.
Capture Of Two Prixes-Bsceatien Of "
Teaur.ter for Murder.

foA4nvss yosRoE Fhd.y. Jan "a 1851
Commodore Morris captured one schooner and
two aloops last night At the month Of the Curruek
Creek, near tho james River.
The schooner's cargo was purchased in Norfolk,
and the bills amounted TO $500 and consisted OF
gum shellac, quinine boots, shoes and general as
sOrtment.
Frederick Lett, German, was hung at O'Clock
to-day at Fort Wool, the Rip Rape in conformity
with the decision Of the CourtMartia recently held
st Forcress Monroe, and the approval Of the Pres
ident
Lett formerly lived in Baltimore, but Ind been EN-
ployed as teamster in the army, while on the Pc
ninsula. lie shot a negro about three months ago,
in tie town Of Hampton, Va. with whom he had
had some controversy. The Rev. Mr.. Kerfoot,
chaplain Of the Sd New-York regiment, was his
spiritual adviser, and attended him to his last OF
time. TIE solemn scene passed OF quietly and in
perfect order.
The steamboat John 4. Warner Capt. Cone, ar
rived here this afternoon from Washington, loaded
with army ambulances
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-01-26
The War i'm Tcuuessec.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. Jan 23 1863
The Rebel Generals Forrest, Stearns, and
Wheeler were at Franklin. Tenn, yesterday, with
G, 900 cavalry.
The Rebels attacked the bridge guards on the
Chattanooga Read, ten miles from the city, to-day
but were repulsed, with two killed and several
wounded. One of our men was killed.
There is a feet of twenty-five boats at Clarks-
ville and three gunboats. large mail 10 on board
the feet.
1t raned all day yesterday and last night. and the
river has risen six inches.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-01-26
Crc.t Excitement, In ~. Joseph, Mo.

We learn from The 81. Josep4 Herald OF the 22d
that there was intense excitement among loyal citi-
zens Of that place the day before, owing TO the ar
rest, in an adjoining county, of Union soldiers
charged by Secessionst with robbery, etc. 1t ap-
pesrs that Gen. Guitar, whose loyalty has long been
questioned lie completely in the hands of the Seces-
sonsts that he associates with that class Of citizens
almost exclusively; that lie has disarmed several
companies Of Union soldiers aud thrown them into
Jail, and by his whole conduct so dsgusted loyal
citizens that an appeal has been made to Gen. Cur
Lis to remove him from the command Of the District.
So excited had the citizens become that open threats
were made Of an attack on the Jail, and release Of
the imprisoned soldiers.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-01-26
Departure Of the Fleet from Nashviiic-
Attack by RebeIs-They are Driven OH
by The Gunbont ~. Clair.

NAIHVILLH, Saturday, jan " Ibo5
The feet left yesterday noon. Last night, opposite
Bettstown Landing they were fired into by the
Rebels, with three field pieces on the blah The
gunboat St. Clair engaged the enemy, who were
driven into the woods. The feet arrived safely at
Clarksville.
Col William B. Stokes Of the LIST Tennessee Cav
airy, in a personal difficulty, yesterday, at Muir
freesboro, was shot by Capt Fleming Of the same
regiment. His wound is q serious one. Fleming
has disappeared.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-01-26
A QUIET SABBATH IN THE CAMPS
No MOVEMENTS IN THE REBEL LINES
REJECTS OF THE RECENT STORM
A BLOCK to the Forward Movement

so,el.I Dispatch to The N. Y; Tribune. =, ,oe,
Your correspondent on the RappahsnnOck sends 10
this bureau the following:
Army OF Tus POroNac, Jan Is, l0oS
A Brigadier.General commanding DIVISION "As
Yesterday placed under arrest by Gen. Burnside iof
Announcing the policy of the Administration upon
he Slavery question and expressing disloysi senh'
uents. Thir General has daily been expecting pro-
motion to the rank Of MsjorGeneral ana assignment
10 the command Of a Corps.
Last Winter he was reported TO the Committee on
e Conduct Of the War for expressing dlsloyal SEN
,iments, and his confirmation as Brigadier-General
held back for several weeks but at the last moment
his Democratic friends succeeded in overcoming
their scruples, and be was confirmed.
portion of the Rebel General, Hills Divisions
are sill at work throwing up Entertainments two
miles south of Fredericksburg, and near the bank oil
,be river. While at work to-day they asked our
pcke,s for the New-York papers containing an &C.
eOun, Of the last campaign of the Army OF the PoIo'
mac. They also asked what bad become OF our
poltoons.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-01-26
Tho Alabama Oh Havana.

Capt Lavender, Of the steam transport Saxon, ar
rived yesterday states that the 18th inst, 1t waf
reported at Key West that the British pirate Ala
bama was of Havana, and had sent boat ashore.
As the United States steamer San Jaoin.o was IN
Key West, it is to 10 hoped that she promptly put
out in pursuit.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-01-26

BALTIMORE, Jan. q, l865.
The steamer Vanderbilt sails from Fortress Nom
roe tomorrow afternoon TO tow the iron.clad Wee
hawken Sonth. The Vanderbilt has 4 full supply Of
coal for cruise after the Alabama, after performing
thip duty
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-01-26
shocking Accident nj Zuuesvi,lc.

CLEVELAND. Ohio Saturday Jan a. 1863
The market-house OF Zsnesville was crushed in
this morning by snow on the roof. Seven persons
were killed and many wounded.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-01-26
Fire at Buffalo.

BUYyALo, Saturday, Jan. a. 1863.
A Are this morning destroyed portion OF the City
Hall, including the Council Chamber. The books
and papers were saved. The amount Of the Ices 10
not yet assertsiped.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-01-26

Sr JONES N. s., Saturday, Jan =; ~
The Steamer Damssc us sails from here on Wsdpss-
day next, 18th inst. for Liverpool. TelsgrsmS W
Europe can be forwarded through the ageucy !"
Geo. S!oker, esq, No. las Broadway New'A"''
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-01-26
To the Associated Press

To the Associated Press . -
HHapoUARTERs ARxY or TBE Porosic, Jan. Is, 1867
The Sabbath has been well observed throughout
the entire camp. No business except that of the
most necessary character, has been transacted.
Nothing OF an unusual character has been observed
in the enemys lines within the past few days.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-01-26
How the Road 10 Fredericksburg was Re-
built by Gen. Mcdowell Ten Months
Ago-The Condition Of tho Road the
same Now-IInpossibiIity OF the Army 10
Get Rarunrh

ZION Our special Correspondent.
RIGHT GRAND DIyiIIos, Jan. %. 1863.
Ten months ago to-day, LEFT Washington to join
The Army Of the Rappahsnnock, then under the
Command Of Gen. Mcdowell, to witness the d" On
ward 10 Richmond" movement from this direction.
Landing at Acquia Creek found several thou.
sand soldiers and nearly 600 loyal blacks at work
erecting whsrveS and rebuilding the road TO Fred.
rcksburg. Gen. Mcdowell himself, dressed Ia an
indiarubber suit, stood out in the drenching rain
experimenting the work and giving bis personal at
'ention TO the minutest details. The eartbworks and
water'bat.eries erected by the Rebels were then
sanding, together with the long lines Of log hut
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-01-26
success the following official kilograms from the
latter show:
PuaBLA, Dec. -, 1852.

Received in MEXICO at n p ms
To THE MINISTER or WAR: Gen. Rivera eommu
in ambush force Of cavalry and Infantry at the
place called Las Visas, that they fired upon the
French at close quarters and that the French were
taken completely by surprise.
He tells me be.ide that he cut them up badly. and
that he will report IN detail hereafter. AT the time
the engagement occurred, there was dense fog.
The infantry was from FlacOlulam. and Gen. Rivera
PUEBLA, Dec. 10, 1882
Received In MEXICO q, 7:49 pm. 5
To he Miaists, Of War.
Gen. Rivera communicates 10 me, by express,
that an encounter has taken place between bis
troops and the invading army, which has moved
from Jalapa.
II seems that the whole Of his troops were en-
gaged. The engagement was bloody, and lasted
three hours. The honor of the arms Of the nation
has remained untarnished, particularly if il be
taken into consideration that The brave
soldiers under the command Of our General
were ass in number than the eighth part of the iu-
vaders, aud that their object to annoy the enc
my coming in the direction OF Perose rather than TO
prevent his advance Almost all our force was cav
airy. l send You an Office report. ORrEGA.
THE FINANCE BILL.
The Finance bill will probably be passed to-mor-
row or Tuesday. Debate on the substitution Of Jay
Cookies amendment is exhausted. 1t cannot re-
ceive bu one more vote than did the other rejected
amendments. The Democratic vote will be cast
against it.
THE ACTION OF THE REPUBLICAN CAUCUS.
The faction Of the regular caucus Of the Republi-
eau Members of Congress will fully satisfy the de-
sires of the most energetic supporters Of the war.
Their work will be thorough and their recommend
atoms to the Executive bold and sweeping. An
other week may ripen their action
THE REPORTED FRENCH DISASTERS IN MEXICO.
In Highest French circles here the news Of French
disasters in Mexico are disbelieved.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-01-26
To the Associated Press.
WARRINGTON Saturday, Jan. "a, 1863
FRAUDS ON THE QUARTERMASTER's DEPART

The Judge-Advocate-G General has taken rrelim-
mary steps for a full investigation Of the alleged
frauds connected with the Quirtermasters Depart
ment at Philadelphia.
The testimony in part has already been procured.
The transactions relate TO tents caps, clothing, and
other supples-shoddy entering largely, it is said,
into the contracts The report states that the frauds
at large figure in the aggregate several millions.
The daily bulletin. [volume] (Winchester, Tenn) 1862-1863, 1863-01-13

Among the many noble spirits which
breathe" 'Neif I"'t' IN tNe bloody conflict OF
'ho 'Asl' uI''' leaving Iehder' loving he"rtS to
mourn their loss, was Major PETER ii. COLE
OF the 3Ist' Regiment Tennessee Volunteers
lie was Il man who had no superior in all that
makes 'one noble In all the everyday affairs
OF life, that noblcness shone forth brightly,
beautiful and MISUNDERSTANDING around
hima circle of friends who now mourn his
chivaIrio doath
yv.;.:,, -.
waning ho'' nor asking Ior poSltloh' ne
enlisted as private at the first call Of his
country for soldiers. determined to aid TO his
fullest no,vors :, d.fonl;r,. h, no4i,.o Sa,,n,
The daily bulletin. [volume] (Winchester, Tenn) 1862-1863, 1863-01-13

THE MILITARY STRENGTH OF THE
SoUTu.-The white males in the Con
federate States between. Sand 45 years
of age, liable to conscbipton, exclusive
of Maryland, Missours, kentucky, and
Delaware, is LIS 900. Between the
Is and 10 now called for, there arc over
100000 men exclusive of the border
States. Deducting 100000 sick and
disabled from this number, and we still
have 100000 men in and preparing for
tho field. The slaves of the South will
supply us with food if every man caPa-
bio of bearing arms should be called to
the field, ---Lyncd5ng Eepubhran.
The daily bulletin. [volume] (Winchester, Tenn) 1862-1863, 1863-01-13
Various Items.

The Senior Editor of the Fayette,
n. c., Observer l,a, completed thirty
eight years of labor as editor of that
paper, and it's Junior Editor has just
completed thirteen years.
The Richmond Dispatch says Gait,
the sculptor, has completed a splendid
bust of Stoncwall Jackson-a basso re
lc,o-which faithfully portrays the
features Of that distinguished ehiettan,
lie has also busts Of Gen IL. A. Wise,
Gov. Letchcr, Hon. Jefferson Davis,
Hon. H. Barnwell Rhett, and a head
representing the genius Of the Con!cd-
crate States. These works cvihoe Aigu
artistic ability.
A man Was arrested the other day
in ThomasviIlo, with 100000 counter
felt Confederate money in his pocket
The Yankee Navy Department hat
,,',.,.ez,, Co.. ,,,, ..l,o ,,.,
wide, at Port Royal, South Carolina.
An old lady died in London recently
'r'"' Snoer u'S'''u''""' ~ VIM was '"'
c''''h'""' u"aer " VIII 70 W a." eS'"'e u
'o lo's Una" 'o'o''00" ''i''''o'' VI WI