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The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1864-07-23
REPUBLICAN UNION STATE con-
-e.. VENTION.

The Republicans of Kansas. together with all
those who endorse the Presidents Ema nci patton
Proclamation, and who are In favor of an earnest,
vigorous and Incorporating prosecution of the
war for the suppression of the shareholders rebel
lion, tbs principles enuncated in the platform
adopted by the National Republican Union Con-
vention at Baltimore, the 9Th of June, 1864,
and who are in favor Of the election Of Abraham
Lincoln and Andrew Johnson for President and
Vic President of the United States, request
ed Co meet at Topeka, in delegate convention, on
Thursday, the eth day of September. 1864, at -
o'clock n, for The purpose Of placing in nomina-
lion candidates for the following offices a Gov
ernor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State,
Additor. Treasurer, Superintendent Of Public In
struclioa. Attorney General, Judge of the Su.
preme Court, Representative in Congress, and
three Presidential Electors for the State.
Theratio Of representation will be one delegate
for each Representative Distoict Delegates will
be elected in each Representative District, Sat
urday, September Sd, 1864.
To prevent the abuse Of the proxy system
which has been Praetieed in former State Con
ventions, the Committee would recommend o the
people that the delegate be instructed not to APP
point persons as proxies who reside outside Of the
District which they are elected to represent.
BY order of the Republican State Central Com.
mittee SIDNEY CLARKE, Chm.
J. SToTLER, Secretary.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1864-07-23
A Washington special to the CONNER.

A Washington special to the CONNER
clsl says the utmost quiet prevails in that
city. An attempt was made by the seces-
sionists to circulate the rumor that the reb-
els had been reinforced and were coming
back after secreting their plumber. Moth
ing Las been heard by the Government
from General Hunter for several days.
The last advices placed him on the west
side of the Potomac, in the Shenandoah
Valley. Further pursuit of the rebel raid
ers has been abandoned, aud they will
probably succeed in reaching Lyuchburg
with their plumber in safety, unless inter-
cepted between Stauntou and Lynchburg.
Persons residing near the Gap, say their
trains was composed of all sorts Of vehicles
and over mile long, and filed with every
variety of plumber. Over seven thousand
horses, cattle and mules and large droves
of hogs and sheep. were sent through the
Gap by the rebels previous to their defeat.
were pastured in the meadows along the riv-
err, until Withdrawn from the main body Of
the command which was early on Tues ay
morning. Rebel officers have ackuowledg-
ed their loss at Monocacy over one thous-
and Killed and wounded. and have about six
hundred prisoners. Marshal Bonefaut, of
Maryland, sent word to Washington that
there was no rebel cavalry force this side of
the Potomac. The Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad is now in running order.
A special from Washington, the 18th,
says: The City of Baltimore arrived from
City Point this morning with the latest In
telligence from Grants army. Heavy Skin.
mishing was going on in front of the 9Th
corps. An early assault is expected along
our whole line. The Richm ond Examiner
of the 18th, is Respondent concerning Sher-
mans operations, and says it is not improb
able that he may take Atlaata.
A rebel force. estimated variously, al
| 5000 to $4,000 has entered Kentucky
The military authorities are preparing fO
| them.
! A New Orleans correspondent says tba
about l 100 Union prisoners are daily ex'
pected from Texas in exchange under hi
new cartel. They were captured yea
and half ago at Galveston and Brashea
City.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1864-07-23
Col. Ford,s Expedition.

COL Ford left Weston at 3 p. m,
Wednesday with about $50 cavalry, met
the rebel pickets one mile form Camden
Point, and twelve miles from Weston
drove in the pickets and followed them,
charging right into the rebel camp. The
rebels were alarmed by the firing of the
pickets, aud were hastily drawn up in line
Of battle, fred one volley at our troops,
killed one of the Colorado 81, and wound
ing one and then skadaddled at full speed,
scattering as they went. Colonel Ford re-
turned to Camden Point with his com
Cd, who followed about fifty rebels till TWO
O'Clock a. m. on Thursday. The rebels
left eighteen dead on the field, among whom
were several of the Platte county Paw-Pa W
militia After returning to Camden Point
so ne parties fred several buildings, among
which was one in which a large lot Of
hemp was stored, among the remains of
which, after if was burned, was found the
remains of several hundred stand of arms.
and three bushwhackers who had concealed
themselves in the hemp before the building
was fired.
Colonel Ford showed US yesterday a
genuine rebel flag captured by Company
+. Cd Colorado, in the fight at Camden
Point. 1t is the new flag lately adopted by
the rebel Congress. and is inscribed with
the words, ''Protect Missouri" 1t was
captured by Corporal Wilder. company F,
who killed the bearer, but was so hard
pressed that he had to throw it behind him
to attend to his fighting, when it was Sc
cured by private Phil Brennan, of the same
company, and handed to Colonel Ford
The advance was led and the attack
made in gallant style by companies F, Cap
tain West, NJ, Captain Moses. and D, Lieu
tenant Wise. The fight was short and de-
cisive-tbe rebels scamperei in every di-
rection. Our losses were private Chas. K.
Flanagan, killed, and Sergeant Luther K.
Crane, MORALLY wounded.
The boys are in fine spirits. and will
give still further good account of them
selves.
Two horses were killed in the fight and
seven wounded.
The "Pawpaws'' have all joined the reb
els-the old men saying ''the boys would
60 and they couldn't help it, The same
old rebel tale-Kdnsas City journal.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1864-07-23
NEWS By LAST NIGHTS MAIL.

The telegraph announces another squat
in the Cabinet, and the rumored resignation
Of Secretary Stanton. Il would be far
more gratifying to know that Blair. who
provoked the difficulty, was to be elected,
and that Stanton would remain.
The usual quiet prevails in the Potomac
army, The rebels take every opportunity
of firing upon the colored troops in Burn
sides front. Deserters, it is said, come
into our lines daily.
The Telegraph announces that the quota
of troops under the Presidents last call is
I've hundred thousand men.
A dispatch has been received by Gener-
al Washbune from Gen Smith, in which
he says: 81 met Forrest and Walker at
Terpello and whipped them badly on three
different days. Our loss is small when
compared with that Of The rebels. 1 bring
back everything in good order" A scout
that has since come into Lagrange reports
the enemy's loss at 2. 500 and their defeat
overwhelming. 1t is also reported by per-
cons who have come in that the rebel Gen
eral Faulkner and Col. Forrest are killed
and Gen. Forrest wounded in the foot,
and his horse and equipments captured.
Latest official information from Sherman
is that his army crossed the Chattahoochee,
took the enemy by surprise, who offered blu:
feeble resistance, and our. cavalry was at
once sent to cut off communication between
Atlanta and Augusta.
Gen. Deitzler informs the Conservaliy,
that the order for a draft for one bundled
days men was issued in his absence, and
was not signed by him. We always, here
tofore, gave HIM credit for more sense than
TO issue an Ogder which everybody knew
was without any authority Of law.
Huntsville, Randolph Co.. Missouri, was
visited on the morning of the 15,h by a
party of gueIriIlas numbering about %. un-
der the leadership Of Bill Anderson, and
robbed of about 100000 One citizen
was killed So Bill "still lives
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1864-07-23

WHEREAS, By the act approved July 4th,
1864, entitled ''An Act further TO regu-
late and provide for the enrolling and call
ing out the national forces and for other
purposes" it is provided that the President
of the United States may In his discretion
at any time hereafter call for any number of
men, as volunteers for the respective terms
of one, two and three years, for the militia
ry service, and that in case the quota, or
any part thereof, of any town, township.
ward of city, or election district, of
county not so subdiyided, shall not be fill
ed within the space of fifty DAYS after such
call of the President he shall Immediately
order draft for one year to ill such quota,
or any part thereof, which may be untitled;
and
WHEREAS, The new enrolment hereto
fore ordered is so far completed as that the
reserve national act of Congress be put in
operation for recruiting and keeping up the
strength of the armies in the field, for gar
rison and such military operations as may
be required for the purpose of SURPRISING
the rebellion and restoring tha authority of
the United States Government in the insur.
gent States. Now, therefore. /, Abra-
ham Lincoln, President of the United
States, do issue this M call for men for
military service, provided that all credits
which may be established under section s OF
the aforesaid act, on account Of persons
who have entered the naval service during
the present rebellion, and the credits for
men furnished to the military service in ex-
cess of calls heretofore for volunteers, will
be accepted under this call for one, two or
three years, as they may elect, and will be
entitled to the bounty provided By law for
the period of service for which they enlist.
ard l hereby proclaim, order and direc
that Immediately after the fifth day of Sep
TENDER. 1864. being fifty days from the
date of this CALL draft for troops, to serve
one year, shall be held In every town
township, ward, or county not so subdi
vided, to I'll the quota which shall be as
signed to it. Under this ecale or any par
thereof which may be untitled by volunteer
on the said fifth day of September, 1864
In testimony whereof I have hereunto sc
my hand aud caused the seal of the Unitet
States to be affixed, at the city of Washing
ton, this 18th day of July, in the year 0
our Lord one thousand eight hundred ant
sixty -four; and of the independence of tn
United States the Ssh.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
By the President:
W. H. SEWARD, Secretary ofState.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1864-07-23
Rebel plans.

This letter, captured by the forces of
Gen. Curtis. was written by Thornton, the
leader of the Platte county bushwbackers ::
CAMP NEAR PARKvILLE.
FRIEND CLICK We are about ready to
concentrate. Send messenger at once to let
us know the state Of things. Would like
10 cross below Parkville, and ford the Kan
sas river to the west of Wyandott to accom-
pZish oar trip through Kansas.
Have the list of our friends aud enemies
you sent some days since.
Thanks for your zeal and activity in the
Southern cause.
Dou't fail to send the word, &c.
Your friends, &c,
D. THORNTON q ToDD, Com'd'g.
This letter, as well as much other SINH
lar testimony, shows that an invasion of
Kansas was intended by the guerril.as on
the border.
Gen. Curtis acted with his usual prompt
ness and had the first troops on the ground,
although not in his Department, and thus
saved US from another murderous raid
Conservative.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1864-07-23
Railroad Notice.
OFFICE OF THE L., L. d F. G. r. R. Co,
Lawrence, July lS, 1864.

OFFICE OF THE L., L. & F. G. r. R. Col
Lawrence, July lS, 1864.
A a meeting of the Board of Directors of the
N above named Company, held July l6thI
1864, the following resolution was adopted:
That the Secretary be instructed to give pub
lie notice that it is the intention of this Board to
commence work upon the main road and branch
at the earliest possible moment, and to prosecute
the work rapidly as possible, and that for the
purposes of survey of the main road and
branch, and for necessary expenses, the Secretary
is authorized to offer twelve thousand shares of
the stock of the company for public subscription.
That stock books be opened at the following
places, for the number Of shares specified for
each place, and that the following gentlemen be
appointed Commissioners, and authorized to re-.
ceive subscriptions and the installments due up
on each share subscribed Leaven worth, 1000
shares. Sidney Clarke Lawrence, 1000 shares
II. ]. Canniff and s. N. Simp on Baldwin City.
1000 shares, VIM. Barricklow: Ottawa, 1000
shares. G. @. Hutchinson /; Garnett, 1000 shares,
VIM Spriggs ; lola. 1000 shares, W. 8. Eewbsr-
ry Humboldt, 1000 shares, j. G. Burnett; Clin-
ton, 500 shares, j. A. Beam Auburn, 500 shares ;
John w. Brown Burlingame, 1000 shares, F. G..
Schuyler Emporia, 1000 shares, G. " Eskridge.
Notice is therefore hereby given that books for
the lbscrip ton of stock above directed will
be opened at the above named places. by the
Commissioners above designated, on the 26th day
of August. 1864, and kept open for the period Of
ten days. By order of the Board of Directors.
347-49 II. J. CANNIFF. Secretary.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1864-07-23

THE REBELS SENDING CoTroE TO MExI-
Co.-Private letters from Mstamoras say
that the rebels are sending all their cotton
over the Mexican boundary as fast as pos
sible, and that the opinion there is. that
the rebel leaders are preparing to abandon
the whole of the trans Mississippi Depart
ment. It is understood there that their
forces are now reduced to about $4,000,
and that in the late operations against
Banks they lost / 300 men.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1864-07-23

CoxvALEscENTs SENT TO THE FRoEr.-
Within the past week nearly 10000 conva-
leecents have been sent to the front from
hospitals in Washington. The men are
constantly going forward, and it Is expect
ed that at least 5000 will rejoin their COM
mands this week. Not more than $1,000
patients remain to be cared for. and this
number will be reduced within the next
three weeks, so as to leave none but des-
perate cases.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1864-07-23
pLuMR & GILLRTT,
Proposals for Fresh Beef.
OFFICE A. A .. D,
HUMBoLDT, Kansas, July 18th, 1864

OFFICE A. a =. D.,
HUMBoLDT, Kansas, July 18th, 1854
CEALED PROPOSALS will be received &c
- this Office from loyal persons only, until II
o'clock NJ. Thursday, July 26thi 1864. tOr fur
nishing
to the troors, in and west of Neosho Valley
drawing tn cir supplies from me, for four months
from the 10th of August 1864.
bic quality, in equal proportions OF fore and hino
Quarter meat (neeke, shanks and kidney talioW
TO be excluded).
Necks to be cut off at the fourth vertebral joint
and breast trimmed down shanks of fore quar-
ters TO be cut of from three to four inches above
the knee end of hind quarters from ak to eight
inches above the gambrel joint.
The Beef to be delivered at such times and u
such quantities as may be required:
The Government reserves the right 70 slaugh-
ter captured cattle.
Bond of 50 900 will be required. with re-
sponsible sureties for the faithful performances Of
the contract If awarded.
Proposals to be In triplicate, and accompanied
by written guarantee from two responsible per.
sons.
Bids to be endorsed, Proposals for Fresh Beef.
Bids will be opened at o'clock z. n. Thurs
day, july 2Sth, 1864 Bidders to be present
when bids are opened, and prepared to sign the
contract copy of which can be seen at this ONCE
Bids should be, Furnish Fresh Beef to the
Troops of this Command Wherever Stationed.
Separate bids will be considered to furnish
Fresh Beef to any designated portions OF the
command.
The undersigned reserves the right to reject
any or all bids offered. G. n. WALKER.
Cd 1t. G Co. 18th Kas. Vol. Cav,
Iw. and A. A. G. 5.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1864-07-23

The meeting of the Republican State
Central Committee has resulted, as will be
seen elsewhere, in call for State Conven-
ton, to be held on the 9Th of September
next. The election of Delegates-one, from
each Representative Districts TO be held
on the Sd.
Now that the cali is out, the political
cauldron will begin to boil veFy soon-and
the sooner the better, if by SO doing the
scum can be entirely eradicated, AID the
people left to select honest. capable men for
the positiocs to be filed. We want nc
more frauds nor swindles of any kind
The people have had enough.
We have heard names suggested for tbs
State ticket. some Of whom We would cheer
fully support fer nomination, and would
be glad to see placed before the people, bu
at this early day we do not think it wise Of
polite to commit ourself to any man or Sc
of men. We should Ike, for once. to sea
the people lead of.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1864-07-23

The Toronto Globe says of the pirate
Semmes: "His was a most inglorious
task-the burning of mere tracing ships
The first time he dared enter upon 3 fair
stand up fight he was beaten, and his ca
reer, for time, at least ended"
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1864-07-23
Indiana Democratic COnventiOR---sThe
Ticket Nomination.
IaDIANAPoLTs, July Il.


The Democratic State Convention met
here this morning. After organization was
perfected. Joseph E. Mcdonald was nom:
mated for Governor, David Tarple for Lieu
tenant Governor, aud the balance of the
State ticket, including the Judges of the
Supreme Court, present ineumbents, were
nominated for reelection. The indications
are that the platform win embrace a mod
crate war policy.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1864-07-23

The New Nation publishes large num-
Der of articles from various papers, advocat-
ing Gen. Fremont's cause. An examina-
ton shows that all the articles come from
Democratic papers.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1864-07-23

The New York papers say the emigra-
ton setting in at that port is unprecedented.
No less than sixteen thousand landed dur
ing single week in june larger num-
Der than ever before arrived in the same
length of time. Moreover, the emigration
is of superior class, largely consisting of
small farmers, mechanics. or tradesmen.
A large proportion are Immediately engag-
ed on arrival by farmers and others. who
pay their transportation West.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1864-07-23

GUERRILLA DEMONSTRATION NEAR FoRT
LINCoLN.-On Monday of last week par
ty of forty bushwbackers made thieving
foray into Bour bon county, robbing farm
ers' houses and running off stock. When
within three miles of Fort Lincoln, they
were fred upon by number of citizens
who had collected in a log house, upper
ceived, and permitted the guerrillas to ap-
proach them before firing. Three rebels
were killed and three horses captured. The
remainder of the gang succeeded in making
their escape Conservative.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1864-07-23

Great excitement has been caused in
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, by the sP-
pearance of yellow fever It vas taken
there by the De Soto, and thirteen fatal
cases had occurred.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1864-07-23

It is reported that at the request of Gen.
Rosecrans, Gen. Curtis has assumed COM
mand Of the troops operating against the
bushwhackers in Western Missouri, and
that the Kansas and Missouri forces are
now working harmoniously together to
''clean out the fends."
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1864-07-23

Col. Ford, who, with his command, went
in pursuit of Thornton's gang of fends in
Platte county, No, reports a fight with
them at Camden, on the night of the 18th,
killing some fifteen, aud capturing a num-
Der Of prisoners, large number of arms,
accoutremen.s, and ten kegs of powder.
The prisoners were probably lost in the
5rush. The Colonel's loss was one killed
and one badly wounded.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1864-07-23

The Supreme Court commences a term
at Topeka, on Monday next. U. S. District
Court IS also in session there. The Capt.
tal is a great place for eOssrting, particular
IL by bachelor Judges.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1864-07-23

The Wyandotte Gazette states that Gen
eral Curtis visited that city last week to
confer with the authorities in relation to the
erection of suitable forti6catiOn. 1t will
be constructed Immediately.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1864-07-23
EXCHANGE OFFICE

J. R. SWALLOW.
162 Commercial St., Emporia, Kansas.
FXCHANGE bought and sold. Gold and sill
Il yer bought at best rates. Also scrip Of all
kinds. Collections made and promptly RENTED.
Prompt attention given to the payment Of taxes
in any part Of the State, titles examined, Do.
INSURANCE
Against loss by fire, effected in
Manhattan, Brevoort, and Arctic Ins
surance Companies
OF NEW YoRK,
AT REASONABLE RATES
Emporia, July %, 1864. Sm
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1864-11-03

81 The l2esozutso,,s ct The .Goue7mors The
etl. resolution (as published in onrs lasD
having been construed by some to convey,
asrecoinin nslation to place slaves ia the
ranks as dfdiefss " ares glad to soc that
'it sisi eaasoltatically lyn eoiHfsdicted hT the
kale1gh Ceasaerv alive, evidently by an,
ttllprltys as ielaows ;.ss3s - s. s,s.sss
ssslish Al idea We are assured was not.
s M by The meeting. It simply
fagors the idea OF employing slayes, by the
Eo1iseurof thei: owliers. on ,forffications,
or as cooks, teamsfers, arnhulancc drivers,
&C."
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1864-11-03
RATES OF ADVERTISING.

Two DOLLARS . square (of fourteen Lines or less
for the first, aud dollar for every additional III
sertlan. Regular advertisements charged accord
ing contract. ~@
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vol IX.NO 1s.j
PUBLISHED WEEKLY
r ~ By
j. w. "A l. s 2 "A u. GH
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.

q FIVE DOLLARS A YEAR, Or THREE DOLLARS FOR SIX
n ,SrHs. the rates for clubs the same, and
hn iiininutlon from these rates viii be made
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1864-11-03

Non IAzABLEa Box lr. Trenholm,
Secretary Of the. d'rcasnry giTss notice
frat the sale OF non able bopas Of the
Five Hundred Million Loan, VIII be con-
..inned at one hundred and thirty five, and
interest, until further notice.
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1864-11-03

+. sALnssnr- Major DANES OF Holmes
ct sampsosp Gs,nnfy ehasing been retired
dtsgm the S0th Begin eat; Troops for
perm seBt disability has been ordered to
.ass,ltla 9 coi,nandao aof the post at:Salisbury.
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1864-11-03

TAs Yankee Dsbt. The New Y
Herald. says that the dabt of - 1Jnltej
States was 1885. .973.7f6 Or the 3Oth. oI
September, ssiid that it was Increasing at
the rate Of more than $65O0o 900 a Month
having swelied from s1S27492.i7s on
tie 2d or August to the aboYss,nn on the
3oth September. Another year at the
same rate would make. it not. ru,lclrs short
ofthree thousand milIions.s The Eerald
complains tlat the gosernment has not
nerve to lay taxes but goes on borr wing
ALI the tiane. this RESP thes Coglfe ed
eracyssess itfasss56s he xsfnpag sOnrf fsey gosa u
ernmene lev;esshigh faxes and the people
paythem with almost universal cheerful
nesss. s@%EfE sss5s go s3@ ~tsa Is
TIE shove is the & ascially acknowsedg.
cd = " but as yer keess are proverr
,hsy the Sas yslar apdfss siohs mora ,as'
Fyr3, f7Lsess,.c~