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Sheriff. Sale.

Josiah Griffith vs. Allen Ship, Ambrose Shipp
and SAMUEL Laugdon.
By virtue of vendi bearing date June Oath
A. d. 1864, to me directed aud delivered, issued
in the above entitled cause out Of the District
Court Of the Second Judicial District Of the
Sta'e of Kansas sitting within aud for Marshall
county, will
on Tuesday the 23d day Of August
A. D. 1864, between the hours Of 10 O'Clock A.
" and 4 o clock p. NJ. of said day, at the Court
House door in Marysviile, :larshal County, Kan
sas, offer at Public Sale to the highest bidder
for cash, all the right title and interest of the
above named Defendant Ambrose Ship in lad
to the following described property, to wit
The North half of the South West quarter of
Section Twelve (12) Township Five (5l Range
Seven (7) East, lying and being in Marshall
County State arkansas.
said property to be sold by me in accordance
with the command of said Vendi.
Given under my hand this 22nd day of July,
A. D. 1864. JAMES GRAY.
l74t Sheriff.
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Republican Union State Convention.

w.
The Republicans Of Kansas, together
with all those who indorse the Presidents
Emancipation Proclamation, ard who are
10 favor of an earnest, vigorous and IN
compromising prosecution Ut the war for
the suppression of the slave holders re-
bel'ion, the principles enumerated in the
platform adopted by the National Repub
lican Union Convention at Baltimore, on
the 9Th day Of June. 1864, and who are in
favor of the election of Abraham Lincoln
AID Andrew johnson for President and
Vice President of the United States, are
request, d to meet at Topeka. in delegate
convention, on Thursday, the 9th day Of
September, 1864, a, IL o'clock NJ for the
purpose of placing in nomination candi-
dates for tue following Offices: A Cover.
nor, Lieutnant Governor, Secretary of
State. Auditor, Treasurer. Superinten dent
of Public Instruction, Attorney General.
Judge of the Supreme Court, Representa-.
tive in Congress, and three Presidential
Electors for the State.
The ratio of representation will be one
delegate for each Representative Districr
Delegates will be elected in each Repre-.
sentative District, on Saturday, September
Sd, 1864.
To prevent the abuse Of the proxy sys-
tenn which has been prac,;ced in former
State Conventions, he Committee would
recommend to the people that the Dele
gates be instructed no, to appoint persons
as proxies who reside outside of the DIS
tricl which they areel ected to represent.
BY order Of the Republican Srote Cen
trail Committee.
SIDNEY CLARKE. Chm.
j. SrorLER, Secretary.
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White Cloud must be terribly and over
whelming y Jim Lane place or the White
Cloud Chief must be great mistake teller.
Read the following which we take from
Gee of its last issues.
I'VE know of few good and honest men
who think great deal of Jim Lane. On
the other hand, all the thieves and out
laws are in favor of him. We now offer
the following reward; Let any man
make out list Of all the men in Kansas
suspected of being horse.thieves, and Of
all who upold or justify it, regardless of
politics before the var and for every one
on, of twenty-five who is not a roaring
rampant. crazy Jim Lane man, We will
pay him five dollars"
"White Cleud has the name, far and
wide of being a harbor for horse thieves
When outrageous tthefts are committed
everybody is clamoring for the araest aud
hanging of the thieves; but as soon as the
arrests are made, sympa,hisecs can be
found cropping out on every side"
"When our town is thr atened by
Missourians, We expec, to have warning
from Union men on that side. But when
the bes, Union men in the County are
robbed, and the thieves and property har.
bored about here, what encourageme ut il
there for any one to send friendly warn.
ing 7?
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Military Post at NIarysville.

|ssps have been taken towards estab-
r,0s military post at this place. Some
= Of defenses should be erected and at
one company of troops stationed here.
sn some probability that movement
W Kind will succeed. We want at
'"o block houses erected in a suitable
ana some entrenchmsnts and breast.
efoxn Up on she commanding
~ s'sand tevs.
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$50. REV ARD.

Escaped from the subscriber en- the Big
Bend of the Republican River, Thursday, Aug
18th, 1864, l large brown horse 8 years old
saddle marked on back, PAGES under the saddle,
barefoot, Is hands high. Had on . jocky sad
die and curb bit bride.
Also sorrel mare, Is hands high. Had on
when escaped saddle and birdie.
Any person rest ring the above horses to
the owners will receive the abtve reward, or q
satisfactory portion of it for either.
BYRON SHERRY
Seneca, Ksnsas. Aug. 23d 1864.
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DEArH.-We are panied to record the
death Of an infant daughter of our fellow towns
man Thomas Mccoy. 'Tis sad to think that one
go young should fade from earth away; but the
thought of her infant purity, unsullied with
the faint of maturer years, changes our feelings
to calm resignationto the Almighty's will
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Remain, Yours Truly,
ID. A. BUTTERE1ELD.
- GUST.IV ST.lUSS.
y j BLACKSMITH:

ESPECTFULLY announces to the citizens
n Of MARSHALL county, and the travelling pub
lie that he has opened Blacksmith Shop in
Marysville, ON Broadway, opposite the Post Of
foe, where il prepared to make Plows, Ha-rcws,
Wagons; shoe horses, and do all kind of work
in his line on reasonable terms and at the short
est notice; and hopes by strict attention to bus
mess. to merit the confidence and patronage Of
he public generally. VIM
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arrIoS.-We would say word Of eau.
F'sour friends, particularly those west Of
sanst becoming suddenly panic-stricken,
facri6eing the accumulation of years for
sss Of leaving their homes instantly upon
Rceipt Of some wild news Let the worst
'ethe wors.-'twil only be question Of
Fac to the utter determination of our intract-
/ dusky brethren.
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|doxE MADE SALT.-This week a gen.
Faa from up the Big Blue in Nebraska, came
Sn with a wagon-box even full of beautiful
/ White salt of his own manufacture. Messrs
[ris and Horr, at the Drug Store, purchss-
|la. from him.
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Cincinnati, Monday. Aug Is, 1864.
The most Infamous and treaaohab.e meet
ing ever held in this State was held at
Hamilton. Butler county, to day, and was
largely attended. 1t was advertised as a
meeting TO demonstrate against the en-
forcemeht of the threatened draft, but in
stead Of demonstrating they passed res
oIu,ions declaring that any attempt to IN
force the draft would be met by armed
resistance. The right of secession was en-
dorsed as constitutional! and legal
The speakers admitted the ex stence of
secesh societies to overthrow the Govern
men,. and said there would be no necess.
iiy for keeping secrets much longer. At
the close of the meeting subscription
was raised for the purpose of carrying out
objects of the meeting. which means 10
buy arms to tight Federal soldiers
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8eare pleased to notice amongst our
l'nsa feelingthat is atagonistic tothat man.
pei afev days ago. They now view our
e5les calmly, and give no attention to the
|Assnd and one rumors that only serve to
Eue
The Big blue union. [volume] (Marysville, Kan.) 1862-1866, 1864-08-27

a'. Geo. d Swearengen, who has been
" Denver this summer with train, and
! aaa started home just before the Indian
F''ssk. causing much uneasiness to his fami-
|ad friends, is heard from. He is at Denver
\ with his train,
The Big blue union. [volume] (Marysville, Kan.) 1862-1866, 1864-08-27

|M.aYsvlLLE BURNED, SACKED AND
krrorrD.-We learn from the Leavenworth
a.errative that our quiet little town is now g
II Of ashes 1t makes it bad for us.
The Big blue union. [volume] (Marysville, Kan.) 1862-1866, 1864-08-27

1t is undoubtedly true that the rebels
are extensively engaged in running a
mine under our earthworks in front Of
Petersburg and, as prec,ution, our heavy
siege guns have been removed from GER
tain portions Of the line
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LONE ST AR
Billiard SalOOn!
C.. #. Rooster -. Proprietor.
MorDsv,ila Kansas
Marysville, Kansas.

Keep 'eool" gentlemen! Take something
like Julep, Punch, Cobler. Ssrgaree, Cock
Tail, Smash or Lager. in ice through . straw,
or any other way-while yon cniov yourselves
at the fashionable and highly military game
Of Billiards, at Charley's. Is,f
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|HOE is it that the Conservative does
Fa.ke its appearance among its friends in
j vicinity. Possibly the fault lies in the
=. We hear many complaints.
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Today the voters of the various town.
2 meet TO appoint delegates to the county
F'eatlou that meets next saturday. Let as
J! as possible turn out in Marysville town
/ and select good men.
The Big blue union. [volume] (Marysville, Kan.) 1862-1866, 1864-08-27

Daucs.-We would call the attention
|Nr friends to the card of Messrs. Fleming
Nisner in another column. They have
FL siere that VIII rival many in our met
Edan cities.
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I TOWARD ASSOCIATION. Philadelphia, Pa Disease
! ] Of the Nervous system. Spermatorrhoea Seminal
Weakness Impotence and other affections Of the Sexual
Organs Physical Debility and Prematur. Decay-new and
reliable treatment in Reports Of the Howard Associaon
sept BY mail in sealed letter opes free Of charge Al
drrss Or. J. sKiLLIN H0UGHTON, Howard AaaocaaiA
No South Ninth etFss<, PhfsdslpEiA,Ps lyas
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Ne have received the prospectus of
SniOn Sentinel paper JUST started at Hia-
FaA Brown county for the campaign by Ira
Esk. GO in young man.
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Hlr.-Grass is now becoming fodder
DE shortest time possible. If the red-scor-
/; With only have the kindness to wait two
bis longer, our boys will be able to clean out
s!!tling this side of Kearney.
The Big blue union. [volume] (Marysville, Kan.) 1862-1866, 1864-08-27

Lieut.. j. G. Grant, nephew of Gen.
Grant. was killed 10 the recent battle be-
fore Petersburg,
The Big blue union. [volume] (Marysville, Kan.) 1862-1866, 1864-08-27

The forthcoming draft. it is expected
will take off about one in every four of
our young men Make the most of your
beaux now, girls.
The Big blue union. [volume] (Marysville, Kan.) 1862-1866, 1864-08-27

Col. Robinson arrived here yesterday 10
znence labor upon the woodwork of the
Iige.
The Big blue union. [volume] (Marysville, Kan.) 1862-1866, 1864-08-27

WlrrRMELoSs.-Plenty, luscious, ripe
/ delicious are in town.
The Big blue union. [volume] (Marysville, Kan.) 1862-1866, 1864-08-27

Inc news from the Indian country is
na talk. The army of the Potomac is
FFafar in the shade by the campaign of the
4! Of the Republican and Little Blue.
The Big blue union. [volume] (Marysville, Kan.) 1862-1866, 1864-08-27

A town has been laid off 1T The conHu
ence of the Yellowstone and Missouri riv
ers. Il is called Oraopols.
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I'D. A. sUTTERFXELD.
FORWARDING
COMMISSION MERCHANT,
Fire Proof Ware House,
ATCHISON, KANSAS.

Refers By psruis'ioa
Te HON. JOHN EVANS, Gov. of Colorado.
CLARK s CO., Bankers, Denver.
GEO. W. CLIFTON,
A. HANAUER,
ROATH s. CANNON, Central City.
MYLO LEE, Blackhawk.
GEO. W. HOWE, Atchisou, Kansas.
A. &P. BYRAM, +"
WIN. l.. EWING & CO.. st. Louis.
d. A. JANUARY,
II. A. JOHNSON, New York.
Ms RANSOHOFF s CO., Salt Lake City.
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STONE WARE.HoUsE, !
ArcHIsoN, KANSAS, July 9Th, 1864. I

SIR: Havin sold my Warehouse
to Mr. D. A. Buterfeld, of Denver City, Colo
RADIO, have ceased to DO the forwarding busi-
ness and have transferred TO him all the mer-
chaudise in store and an route.
Mr. But'erfield brings to the business large
acquaintance with the merchants ana mill meu
OF Colorado, aud freighters in Utah and Idaho.
Hoping that you will be willing to accord to
him your business, aud assuring you that you
will have no cause to complain,
IRemain Yours Truly,
GEO. w. HOWE.
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OBITUARY.

McCOY-Died on the 23l inst. Mary Angus
ia Mccoy, aged Ii months and Is DAYS
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STONE WARE-HoUsE,
ArcHIsoS, KANSAS, July 9Th 1864.

SIP: have purchased Of Geo. ".
Howe the Stone Ware House aud have COM
menced an exclusive Forwarding and Storage
business From my long experience in bus:-
ness in Denver aud among freiehters generally,
l am sure that l can forwsrd al goods con-
signed TO me cheaply and promptly at more IA
vorable rates than from any other point on the
river.
Asking a continuance Of the business you
heretofore have given this Ware House. and
assuring that your freight shall have prompt
attention,
Remain, Yours Truly,
ID. A. BUTTERE1ELD.
Referring to the ADORE / guarantee that Mr.. But
terri Id shall hare all the transportation he needs to
forrard your merchandise.
july-23-3m a. BYRAM
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There is another one of Sol Miilers lies.
The people of this vicinity know who
was "correiled."
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En, ARRANGEMENTS.

E,U, ARRANGEMENTS.
EASTERN AND WESTERN MAIL
TUESDAY, Thursday and Saturday, at 1clk, m
,..-W Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, at e o'cfk, IN
HIGHLAND MAIL
I.rn-Wednesday and Saturday, at 10 O'Clock. p m.
k,.s-yonday and Thursday, at oo'clock, an.
ROCK CREEK MAIL
Irr-Thursday, II o'clock, m.
k1,r-Monday, 6oclocS, am.
MANHATTAN MAIL
IL-r-w ednesday, O'clock. pm.
k,.-Monday, 6 o'clock, am.
NEBRASKA CITY MAIL
I~r-wednesday, l0oclock. pm.
t,r-Inursday, 6 O'clock. am.
WASHINGTON NAIL
L-r-Friday, oclock, N.
(,--Saturday, 6O'clock, am.
T.W. WATERso2, Post Master.
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CROCKERY,
HARDWA ARE.
GROCERIES:

&c, &c, &c, &c, &C.:
All of which have been purchased on such
terms as will enable him to sell at prices which
cannot fail to satisfy the closest buyers. Call
and see. No charge for showing goods. He 10
on hand with the dimes, aud ready to pay the
highest market prices for your Wheat, Corn,
Oats, Lumber, sc. All kinds of Country Pro-
duce taken in exchange for Goods
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Lane has found chang in the Poop lie,
and that men are not disposed TO stand
quietly and be branded as liars and scouo :
drels by him. AT Marysvllle, We are in
formed, he was "correlei," and made to
re,ract SANDERS uttered against certain
gentleman White Cloud Chief.
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total ano spstial Wotites.

The stages now run as far as Rock
ksk
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Keep Posted Up!

AAOOP l. OSCSo - p
If you would become rich in this worlds goods,
buy at the Peoples Store Of j. Ssmuers.
Prudent folks will look around
To see where Cheapest Goods are found;
Whore, 70, least money, they can buy
What e'er can please the taste or eye:
Where those who have of dollars few
May make one go near as far as twol
Thousands have found it, so may more,
At Joseph Samuers Peoples Store.
Who 60 to Joseph Samuels' Store,
Are sure 10 cry "How cheap! how rarel"
"How can he do it?' Do MT you see?
IT'S simple as the rule of three.
His goods are bought at cheapest rate,
Sold low as al in The State:
His sales are large his profits small,
His constant aim to satisfy all.
Then come up to his well known Storel
You, who have never been before;
Those who We been there be fore to-day,
We're confident won't stay away;
For just as long as men will 90
Where they can save a dime, we know
That Joseph Samuels Store will lie
Head Quarters Of Economy.
JOSEPH sAMuELs.
MarysviIe, April 9. 1s64.-vs-n2
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If you would become rich in this worlds goods,
buy at the Peoples Store Of ]. Ssmuers.
The New York herald., 1864-05-28
NEWS FROM MEXICO.
Reported Defeat or tho French-Import-
ant IN True. &c.

Reported Defeat or tho French-Import-
ant II True. &c.
The New Orleans True Delta Of the 2st has the follow
Ing from Mexico;-
The steamer St. Marys arrived last night, bringing
hundred and fifty refugees and reports that heavy bat
tie had taken place between the French and Mexicans
thousand strong, under General Negrete, at San
Luis, in which the French we're thoroughly defeated.
II this intelligence should be true II win exercise
appreciate influence the minds of the Mexican people,
aud stimulate them 10 further exeous against encroach
ment. These troops have often given evidsnces OF
bravery against the invader and their ranks cannot be
strengthened better than by union and cooperation among
their LEADERS, The occupation OF Mexico and the forced
subverson OF its government and institutions will In
short period receive decisive solution defeat. at
tended with has been inflicted the French,
it will probably check for while the development Of
Napoeon's designs.
Ii was known from reliable that General Ne
CRETE making energetic exerons 70 give battle TO
the enemy and II he has conquered him II will be the
achievement OF substantial victory Authentic accounts
have been yet received Some doubt is thrown
the reported engagement the Mexican Consul New
Orleans has not been officially informed ot it, although
the earliest information forwarded him OF military
movements There is however some probability that IL
has taken place. notwithstanding the obstacles the Gene
raj had surmount In marching his troops large
extent OF country. in which there was an absence OF
water and supplies.
The New York herald., 1864-05-28

viuced Of It's reality. But it was only half belief;
an idea rather theoretical than practical. II was
just enough moved to render active In recruiting the
divisions which Lee had with him on the Rapidan. IL
was not so satisfied OF tho truth to collect all the dv
sions OF Lees army In their place In the state
Is made no unusual collection OF material In Virginia
But throughout TIE ,ointer the enemy MARCHED up his
from eery quarter of he United States 70 me outer If
Vir0inia. Fully determined 10 make the btow de-
cisiue, he spared cost nedns-dcted pih
cut regard 10 future cdmpdigns Uninterrupted by
any disturbing cause no placed his armies in positions
whence they could be brought upon vital points OF
attack In few hours OF movement. when all was
quite ready and tho roads entirely dry the signal was
gwen and the two Of destructive material struck
US, warned, but i'll prepared at tho instant That
was indeed critical moment. But the ship had an
oflgna strength sufficient 10 stand the shock Lee thin
army beat the chief force OF the enemy tho Wilderness
the second blow deadoned by fortcations
Drury. Every moment since elapsed has been gain
Time all wo wanted to bring 10 Beauregard,
and We got time. When he forced the enemy from his
inrenchments and reopened communications and when
Lee had given final to the question whether
able to stand up against the full weight Of Grant tho
chief danger danger being crushed the rush Of
avalanche, ceased to exist is true that the chance Of
battle may ye dav, fa aaans but is certainly
far less probable than them and therefore, think
there convincing solid reason TO believe that the mill
tary situation at this moment Is much favorable to
US than when Grant crossed the Rapidan.
The New York herald., 1864-05-28

An Imperative Order from General Hum
ter In Relation to Derelict Officers Of
Guards and OufpOsts.
HEADQUARTERS, DEPARTMENT OF WEsr VIRGINIA,

Hu0TOS anu OutDOSt8s
GENERAL oRDERs--No. 30.
HEADQUARTERS, DEPARTMENT OF WEST VIRGINIA.
In THE FIELD, NEAR CRDAR CREEK, May %. 1864
l. Captain Michael Aur, Company A. Fifteenth Now
York cavalry having, the morning OF the 22d inst
allowed picket guard OF about thirty men, under
his command TO be dsgraceuy surprised and captured
by q party Of the enemy, consisting OF mounted and
dismouned mon, the reserve picket guard not firing
shot, the result being the loss side OF eleven
men, forty-nv horses and some small arms captured
Captain Michael Aur, Company A. Fifteenth New York
cavalry is hereby dshonoraby discharged the service of
the United States from this date subject 10 the approval
OF his Exceency the President to whom this order will
Immediately be forwarded
II. The Major General commanding accepts this oppor
outposts and pckets will be held strictly responsible for
the performance of their dutes and that will
be accepted such officers guilty Of negligence
tvity or misconduct before the enemy In this depart
ment and especially the expedition about
ing ths vgant and ehectual performance OF outpost
and picket duty is Of supreme importance, involving
the safety and success OF the entire command.
Officers OF outpost and picket, assaied by
superior force who do their whole duty, feel the
enemy's strengh. and fall back fighting, bringing with
them all attanabe information will be promptly recog
nized aud their good conduct rewarded but towards do
rect officers OF guards outposts and picKets eneucy
will in any be shown as any error the side Of
mercy In would be crime against the whole
command put in jeopardy by their negligence inef
cheney. This order will be read Immediately upon Ia
receipt at the head Of every regiment battalion and
pany In the troops composing the army in the field BY
command OF Major General HUNTER.
CHAs. G. HALPINE, Assistant Adjutant General.