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The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-08-27
Sheriff IS Sale.

Notice is hereby given that by virtue of an
Order Of Sale, issued from the Third Judicial
District Court Of Davis County, and others
attached for judicial purposes, in the State of
Kansas. in favor of Charles Willemsen and
against John z. Swinson, and TO me directed
as Sheriff of Dickinson county will offer for
sale at public auction at the door of the Court
House in the town of Abilene, ON the 5th day
of September, A. d. 1864. at one o'clock p. NJ.
of said day. all the right, title, interest and
claim of said John p. Swnson. in and to the
following described real estate to-wit: lots
one and two in section ten, and los three and
four in section three, township thirteen, south
of range three, east Of the sixth principal me-
ridian in Kansas, containing one hundred and
forty acres according to u s. Government
survey, said land having been appraised at six
dollars and fifty cents per acre.
Given under my hand at Office in the town
Of Abilene this 26th day of July. A. D. 1864.
.: CHAS. II. THOMPSON,
n36 I'd pfSl0 Sheriff.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-08-27
Sheriff = Sale.

Notice is hereby given that by virtue of an
Order of Sale. issued out Of the Third Judicial
District Court, sitting within and for the coun-
ty Of Davis ct al attached in the State Of Kan.
sas, in favor of Charles Willemsen, as admin
istrator of the estate Of John Fitzgerald, decd
and against Joseph Bennett and to me directed
as Sheriff Of said Davis county, will, accord
ing to the commands Of said order of sale and
the decree Of the said court. offer for sale at
public auction at the door of the court house OF
said Davis county, in the city of Junction, ON
the 9Th day of September, A. D, 1864, at one
o'clock p. M, all the right, title, and interest
Of the said Joseph Bennett in and to the fol-
lowing described real estate, to-wit: the south
west quarter of section three, in township H.
south Of range seven. east of the sixth principal
meridian in Davis county, Kansas, containing
16o acres Of land, according to the o. s. Gov
ernment survey thereof, and appraised at i've
dollars per acre. ..s;.,,t = f,-..,.
Given under my hand at Junction City this
3Oth day Of July, .. d. 1864. 1,s1 1e1
O36 6,-pfSl0. A. w. CALLEN, Sh'ff.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-08-27
ShefiHs Sale.

Notice is hereby given that by virtue Of an
Order Of Sale, issued from the Third Jriicisl
District court, within and for the eouaty OF
DAVIS, and others attached thereto for Judicial
purposes. in the State Of Kansas. in favor OF
HAWKINS Judd, and against Jesse Hunt, and TO
me directed and delivered, 1 viii offer for sale
at public auction At the door Of the court house
in the city Of Junction, on the 9Th day of Sep
tember, a. d. 1864, at o'clock, p m of said
day al the right, title, and interest Of the said
Jesse Hunt, in and to the following described
real estate, to-wit: the southwest quarter Of
the southeast quarter aud S. E. Of 8. WI Of
section 10, and the northeast quarter of the
northwest quarter, and northwest quaxter or
n e or of seo Is, in towlship II, south of range
7, east Of the eth principal meridian, in the
county Of Davis snd State Of Kansas contain..
ine i6O acres Of land according "a ths lH.
Government survey thereef, and appraised A
Givea under ny hand st olles in the city Of
Junction. this S0th day Of July, .. D. 1ssl.' :
D36 .6t.PRlO. A. ". CALLEN,. abff.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-08-27
SheriHs Sale.

Notice is hereby given that by virtue of and
TO satisfy an Order of Sale issued ont of the
Third Judicial District Court sitting within
and for the county Of Davis, ct al attached for
Judicial purposes, in the State of Kansas, in
favor Of Charles Willemsen, as administrator
of the estate of John Fitzgerald, deceased and
against Gotleib Heller, and to me directed as
Sheriff Of said Davis county, will offer fog
sale at public auction on the 5th of day o2
September, a. d. 1864, at the door of the court
house in Junction city. all the right titi,
and interest of the said Gotleib Heller in ans
to the following described real estate to-wit:
the south half ct the northeast quarter ara
northwest quarter of the northeast quartz,
and northeast quarter OF northwest quarter
Of section l3, township IL, south of ranss ;,
east of the 9th principal meridian, containing
l6O acres Of land, according to the Govern
ment survey thereof, and appraised at four
dollars per acre.
Given under my hand at Office in Junction
City, this 30th day of July, .. d. 1864.
n36 Ct pf$1O. A. w. CALLEN. Sh'f.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-08-27

q. E. BEArks-This true and well-tried veter-
nm soldier is once more among us. crippled some
what by a wound in the foot, but otherwise sound
and hearty. G. E. Beates, who would now
wear the eagles if merit was test for promotion,
has served in the ranks Of the gallant old Kan
sas Second three years and half, and has struck
most effective blows for Liberty and Union,
ever with the foremost of that noble regiment in
hurling back the traitorous hordes of the South
Incapacitated by honorable wounds for further
duty in the field, we believe his fellow citizens
will not allow him to fill any minor position in
civil life at home,
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-08-27
Sherif's Sale,

NosN is hereby given that by virtue Of
an order of sale issued out of the Third
Judicial District Court, sitting within and
for the county Of Davis, ct al attached for
judicial purposes, in the State of Kansas,
10 favor of Henry Ganx and against Edward
Dunn. aud to me directed and delivered as
Sheriff of Dickinson county, l will offer
for sale at public auction, at the door Of the
Court House in the town of Abilene. on
the 10Th day Of September, A. D. 1864.
ct one o'clock p. NJ. of said day. all the
right, title, interest and claim of said Ed-
ward Dunn in and to the following describ
ed real estate, to-wit: The Northwest quar-
ter of Section Twenty-six, in Township
Fourteen, South of Range Two, East Of
the 9th principal meridian. containing l60
acres of land. and appraised at ono dollar
and seventy-Rve cents per acre. isdi aaitsaI
Given under my hand Al Office IN toxn Of
Abilene. this 18th day of August A, D,
1864. CHAS. II. THOMPSON, :.
uOO-Ot21V---s-.-.-r - Oucitu.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-08-27
PoRrRArr or A coPP1RHRAD.

The Hon. John Cessna, af Bedford,
Pennsylvania, long aud widely known ash
leading Democrat, iDzs recent epssch- d.
scribed kind Of people whom he had found
10 Southern Pennsylvania. We print the
description 10 order that our readers may
judge whether any such people inhabit
their respective neighborhoods. We GER
taiDly have seen such. Hear Mr.. Cessna !:
"There are, unfortunately, those among
us who cannot discuss the question single
moment withou. showing that they are foes
of the Government, and enemies of their
race. The people soon learn to find out and
know these men. Human skill and inge-
uuity, and all of q traitors cunning, can
not long succeed in concealing their real
sentiments. They hang back CT skulk
away from our public gatherings, On our
national holidays; they disp.rage Union
officers and soldiers, and eulogise the rebels
AL Union victories are insigni6cant-of
little account rebel victories are of incal,
cuab!e value and importance. Good news
is never credited; bad news is often origin
ated, believed and circulated, long before
verified. Taxes ere obnoxious and oppres-
sive; drafts are unconstitutional and odious
war is bloody and desolating, and the nation
ought at once to stop it. For nenrly four
years everything has been wrong nothing
excellent, nothing even praiseworthy or
passable. has ever been done by their own
Government-only mistakes, wrongs. wick
ed acts of tyrraDny-and earnest appeals
are made to the people to arise in their
might, and prevent the establishment Of a
military despotism. During all this time
they have never been known to utter .
word of denunciation against the rebellion.
or see an improper act south of the rebel
lines. These are the unmistakcable ear.
marks of the traitor. He may remonstrate;
be may write down beneath the picture, in
large letters. the word "patriot; he may
in very soisy and earnest words, insist that
he is sound Democrat" and that every
mar of bis party who sustains the war is
an Abolitionist. Yet, after all, he is neith-
-er patriot nor a good Democrat. You
may turn him upside down, and inside out,
and cleanse and wash him with all the pure
waters of America, and you can make moth
ing out of him but poor miserable traitor
Just such one as General Jackson would
have strung up for treason in his day, aud
looked for the authority afterward." sra.saI
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-08-27
CAVALRY HORsEe wANTED
NJ. II. INSLEY,
Capt. & Chief q. A

Horses for cavalry service will be pur.
chased in open market at
Fort Riley, Kansas,
until further notice, in lots of not less than
SEVEN, and for which not to exceed
$l6O PER HEAD
will be paid. Payment made at Fort Leav.
enworth, op delivery aud acceptance Of
horses. faJ 'd.E4 sat
HORSES MUST BE SOUND, active.
we'll formed, not under fifteen hands high,
not more than NINE nor less than FIVE
years old, and subject to rigid inspection.
a-a J. T.. MCCLURE,
1st Lieut.. 1lth Kans. Cav, A.A.QM.
9n4O4t. e @sr r
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-08-27
ADMINISTRATORS SALE.
.Salina, Saline Co., Kan,

.Salina, Saline Co., Kan.,
August a, 1864.
To all whom it may concern. Know ye. that
Charles Case has taken ont letters Of Admins
tration on the Estate of Thomas and John Mofitt,
lately killed on Beaver Creek. and will sell at
public auction on the 18th Of September. their
effects. consisting Of one grass mower some forty
five or fifty head of stock, blcoded bull. a
wagon and breaking plow. and other articles
too numerous to mention. All sums under
twenty dollars, cash in hand, all over that
amount niue months credit, with note and APP
proved security.
- a. 4. MORRISON, Probate Judge
4o-3t-S5 CHARLES CASE, Administrator.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-08-27
Sheriff 3 Sale.


Notice is hereby given that by virtue Of an
Order of Sale, issued out of the Third Judicial
District Court, sitting within and for the coun-
ty Of Davis, and others attached thereto for
judicial purposes, in the State Of Kansas. in
favor Of Charles Willemsen, as administrator
Of the estate of John Fitzgerald, deceased, and
against Charles Berger and Joannah Berger
his wife, and to me directed as Sheriff of said
Davis county. I viii, at the door of the court
house in Junction City, on the 5th day Of Sep
tember, A. D.a1864, at one o'clock, p NJ of said
day. offer for sale at public auction all the
right, title and interest of the said Charles
Berger and wife in and to the following de-
scribed real estate, to-wit the north half Of
south cath quarter and south west quarter Of
south east quarter and south east quarter Of
south west quarter Of section fourteen in town
ship twelve, south of range six, east of the
sixth principal meridian, in Davis county,
Kansas, containing one hundred and sixty
acres Of land. according to q. s. Government
survey thereof, and appraised at eight dollars
per eere. O. ssg3 EG; T.ssI lset
Given under my hand at Junction City, this
sob day Of July, 4. p: 1854. s4
n36-6t pf$10 A..W. CAELEN, Sh'ff
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-08-27

A PROPER REBUKE.-In the 9Th ward
Of Harrisburg, on Tuesday, Aug. %, q son
Of the "Emersld Isl" ," came to the polls to
vote. A blatant copperhead asked to see
his ticket. He showed it, 1t vas !" for
the Amendments !! The eopperhead said
"Dennis, you're not going 10 vote tha,
ticket, are you I"
"Yes, 4jabers, /" said Dennia !" / am.'
aWhy," said the copperbead, "that's
soting to put negro on level with you.
"By jsbera." said the voter, ~ know
better than that. You've fooled me and the
likes Of ne esough. / an voting nov 70
.levste the soldier above the negro, and
shove sn.h vheirs ~ ven. =
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-08-27
BACON WANTED!

will purchase until further notice Bacon in
quantities Of not less than One Hundred (1O0)
Pounds, upon delivery at the A. C. s. Of this
Post, for which the highest market price will
be paid,
The Bacon must be Of good, sound and
wholesome quality, and put up in strong gun
ny sacks.
la'nca dt - a7 J. r. MCCLURE,
Lieut.. 11th Kans. Cav, A. C. s.
Fort Riley Kansas, July oath, 1864
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-08-27
New ADVERTISEMENTS,
nRUNKARDS STOP!

Send for a Circular showing how to remove
the Appetite for Strong Drink Hundreds are
cured every week. 1t can be given secretly and
without injury to health. Address E
DR.. A. HUNTING,
Manhattan, Kansas
Dr. Hunting is also Agent for several late and
interesting publications The " Youths History
of the Rebellion" and THE Pioneer Boy" can
be had Of the Doctor.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-08-27
SO REWARD.

Strayei, from the premises Of the subscriber
on Elm Greek. Republican Valley. on or about
the sth inst, Q deep bay Mare, with black name
and tail. star in forehsad, cash on the nose
one white hind foot. black spot ON the same foot
and ISL hands high. Had on saddle, old
fashioned tree Left sucking colt at home.
The above reward will be paid for the deliv.
cry Of the mare At Clifton. Clay county. Kansas
together with all reasonable expenses.
# j. lowry
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-08-27
Proposals for Beef Cattle.
Commissary's Office

Commissary's Office,
Fort Larled. Kansas, Aug 10, 1864.
Sealed proposals will be received at this
Office until the 1st day of September. 1864, at
II o clock, NJ, for furnishing the Subsistence
Department with u.., ~ sgciL.G a
$50 HEAD OF BEEF CATTLE,
to: be delivered on the hoof all to be steers in
good healthy condition, between four and seven
years old, and not to weigh less than 600 lbs.
each, excluding necks, shanks and kidney
tallow.
The bids will state the price per net pound
at which the Beef will be delivered.
No bids will be considered for less than the
whole number. Seventy-6ve head to be deliv-
cred ON or before the 30th day of September,
1864, the remainder by the 10Th day Of Octo-
Der, 1864.
Endorsed upon the proposals must be the
signatures of at least two respo nsible sureties,
who will thus agree to become sureties upon
the contract - ea
Proposals must be marked on the outside.
" Proposals for Beef Cattle" and addressed to
the A. A. C. 8. at Fort Larned, Kansas. The
contract will be awarded to the lowest respon-
bic bidder. 1870 u - =
All bidders must be present at the opening
Of the proposals, and proposals from persons
not known to be loyal, or bidders not present
to respond to their bids will not be considered.
The undersigned reserves the right to reject
any or all bids.
Terms of Contract-Cash or Government
Vouchers on delivery. sH.-
Contract subject to the approval Of Chiof
Commissary, Department Of Kansas.
- slt ig' ss W.D. CROCKER,
1st Lieut.. 9Th Wis. Bat, A. A. G. s.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-08-27

The BEAVER CREEK MAssAcRE-We have re-
ceived q letter from Mr.. o. p Hamilton, Salina
giving details of this massacre, but as it is out
Of date, We quote only the following: "There
were men with the party who went out after the
hunters. who are well acquainted with the plain
Indians. and they found at the place of massacre
arrows Of the Camanches. Kiowss. Cheyennes.
Arapahoes, one Ksw bow and arrow, and also
arrows which they knew nothing Of. The wo-
man has given testimony that there were shaved
headed and painted Indians, which no doubt
we're the Kaws"
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-08-27

% Captain John Whiteford writes US from
Fort Smith that there will shortly arriye at Fort
Scott large snumber Of children. whose parents
It s expected that the people of Kansas will care
for these orphans. Those who would be willing
TO take one or more of these children should ed.
dress the Provost Marshal at Fort Scott imme.
diately.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-08-27
From Mobile.

The New Orleans Era, Of the 14th, has
the following:
The Keytona from Mobile Bay, arrived
this morning, and reports that Granger's
forces are within 500 yards of Fort Morgan.
The fact that the enemy does not Gre is
considered proof that the fort will surrender
soon. Mortars With gunboats ready, will
begin the bombardment Is soon rs ordered.
The surrender Of the place is hourly expect,
ed. The Charleston Mercury, Of the 18th
inst, says non-combatants we're ordered to
leave Mobile. 1t Was thought impossible
for the garrison to hold ont against Farra-
gut.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-08-27
PROPOSALS ron Hay AND CORN
Gief Quarter Ndsstr's O6c,


Cief Qudrtr Aassar's Office s.
e 8 Fort Lesresroffk, ASg q, 1854.
Sealed proposals IN tfiplieete. 1ill De received
at this office until l2 NJ, of Saturday the Sd day
Of September next. for the delivery at Fort Zarah
Kansas. of
$4,000 BUSHELS SHELLED CORN,
600 TONS OF HAY,
Of the best quality and free from all foreign
The corn to be delivered in good gunny sacks
we'll sewed with linen twine.
Ten thousand bushels to be delivered by the
18th day Of October, and the whole quantity by
the 30th day Of November. 1864. Proposals will
be received for Eve thousand bushels
The hay to be securely stacked in ricks at such
point or points at or IN the immediate vicinity
Of Fort Zarah - the officer Of the quartermastera
department on duty at that post may direct
The whole number oftuns to be delivered by the
18th day of October next. No proposal received
for less than the whole amount. 81
Bidders must be present at the opening Of the
bids, and the successful bidde1 be in readiness
with good and sufficient securities to enter into
contracts and execute required bonds % soon az
awards are made.
The right 10 reserved to reject any or all bids
that may be offered
For Zarah is situated near the junction ol
Walnut Creek and the Arkansas, thirty i've miles
east Of Fort Larned.
N -. NJ. II. INsLEY,
Capt & Chief @. NJ.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-08-27

HoRsEs WASrED.-Captain Mcclure advertises
for horses. 1t is hoped the citizens will bring
forward their horses. as the service is in great
need of them. The troops between here and
Lsrned have oil been dismounted by the Indians
stampeding their stock. and it is essentially
necessary to our own security that they should
be again supplied. Good price offered.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-08-27

FoR LARSED.-Strickler 4 Co., started during
the week large train for Fort Larned. heavily
work on the hay contract. The outfit looked
hostile-revolvers, muskets. and ammunition
being big item with them. They start another
train in few days.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-08-27
Owe want Wood. Bring US cord or two.

r The settlers have mainly left the Solomon
Saline and Chapman's Greek. Many familie,
are in town, and others are in Salina.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-08-27

p Twenty-Five Thousand Bushels Of Shelled
Corn, and Six Hundred Tons of Hay. are wanted
at Fort Zariab. Proposals will be received at
Fort Leavenworth until September Sd.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-08-27

p Let every Republican remember the pre-
einct csucuses called for next Wednesday. In
this precinct the meeting will be at Wilson's
Hall in the evening
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-08-27

!. We wish to employ FORTY TEAMS to
90 70 Fort Larned to haul hsy. The high,
ess prics. will be paid. 4 good military
eacort snd gpard sill be furnished. Ap.
ply immedissely. - ..ss.,:s =
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-08-27

u We see various accounts of Jim Lanes
tour through the Northern tier. One says he
has done much good. and the other says he has
not. We notice that ever since he was through
there Sol. Miller has been lecturing on modesty.
One more canvass. and cid Jim will have the
devil preaching righteousness. r,
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-08-27

" Messrs Lock wood and Columbis. of Coun
Gil Grove. spent day in this little borg during
the past week. There isn't anything the matter
with them.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-08-27
G )s Il nj % n ;.
Junction, Kansas, August II, 1854.

PRECINCT CAUCUs-The Republicans OF
Junction City precinct. and those who favor the
election of Abraham Lincoln and Andrew John-
son, will meet ct Wilson's Hall on Wednesday
evening. August 3lst for the purpose OF selecting
delegates to the County Convention.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-08-27

A SuProsID SPA man brought into town
last Tuesday for examination. charged with
being an Indian spy. He is known to 60 back
aad focwsrds among the Indians. occasionally
playing idiot, and then again can talk only
German. He may only be q fool, but still many
Of the people are alarmed. A woman passed
through Clay county one day last week. who
was afterwards seen on Chapman Creek. and
her mysterious movements alarmed some of the
people. The man is incarcerated at Fort Riley.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-08-27

Notice is hereby given that u will offer ct
public sale On the 10th day of September. A.
D. 1864, at 10 o'clock, A. NJ, at my residencs
il, the Republican Valley, FIVE HEAD OF
WOKx OXEN, belonging to the estate Of the
late Robert Heisermap, deceased. h9S8i q
e 1sfmg Of sale-Tve' months, credit isIal grI
sS3 ,noiihbs rlELLD j MONTAGUE, 5Ga
.nSe4t$s..issea 7ef "a Adninistsator.s =
Lens' DaH. aoeDs,-c.sSPleadM assoFsneas
now opening st - ls-,is
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-08-27

INDIAN AovExESrs.-We learn that last Mon.
day large body Of Indians passed through
Clay county. going West. They were seen at a
distance, and their number judged to be several
hundred. They were evidently ottawattomiee
In this connection we might suggest to the peo
pie to communicate to General Blunt Immediately
every sign of Indians or intelligence of depreda
tions. We all know how worthless o story
becomes after Madame Rumor has handled it.