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Who Commenced the War.

Those who would throw the guilt Of ,LiA
war upon the shoulders of Mr.. Lincoln, are
requested to read the following catalogue Of
remarkable events" published in South.
ern Almanac, all Of which occurred during
the Presidency of Mr.. Buchanan:
December 81, l86O.-Cs2tu1e of For.
Moultre and Castle Pinckney by South
Carolina troops. Captain Coste surrendsrs
the revenue cutter Aiken.
Jan. 3, 1S6l.-Capture of For. Pulaski
by the Savannah troops.
Jan. 3.-The arsenal at Mt. Vernon, Al
ALBANIA, with 10000 stand of arms, scizwi
by the Alabama troops.
Jan. 4.-Fort Morgan, in Mobile Bay.
taken BY the Alabama troops.
Jan. 9.-The steamship Star of the West
fred into and driven of by the South Caro-
lima batteries on Morris Island. Failure os
an attempt to reinforce Fort Sumter.
Jan. 10.-Forts jackson, St. Phillip and
Pike, near New Orleans, captured BY :be
Louisiana troops.
Jan. l4.-Capture of Pensacola Navy
Yard and Forts Barrancas and McRae.
Major Chase shortly afterwards takes cou,-
mand, and the seige of Fort Pickens CON-
meDces.
Jan. l3.-Surrender Of Baton Rouge
Arsenal to Louisiana troops.
Jan. 3l.-New Orleans mint and custom
House taken.
Feb. 2.-Seizure of Little Rock Arsenal
BY Arkansas troops.
Feb. 4.-Surrender of the revenue cutter
Cass to the Alabama authorities.
Feb. S.-Provisional Constitution adopted
Feb. 9.-Jefferson Davis, of Mississippi.
and Alexander H. Stephens, of Georgia,
elected President and Vice President.
Feb. 16-Gen. Twiegs transfers public
property in Texas to the State authorities.
Colonel Waite, U.sS A., surreuders San
Antonia to Colonel Ben McCuiloch and his
Texan rangers.
March 2--The revenue cutter Dodge
seized by the Texan authorities.
In view of the foregoing, friendly paper,
in foreign country-the Montreal Hitaess
very pertinentiy remarks as follows -
F." Now all these were warlike and treason.
able acts, and all were committed before
Mr.. Lincoln entered Office. II is simply
ridiculous to say that he commenced the
var. On the 18th of April Fort Sumter
vas bon barded on the 18th it was sur.
and on the 14th it Was evacuated.
Il was not till the last named date that
Lincoln issued bis frst call for volunteers
to put down the rebellion in the United
States. With these facts before them, can
any one continue to call the present sirug-
gle in the United States Lincoln 8 war;"
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-09-24

Snoddy, Of Mosnd City, Fraudite, says
that A. L. Lee is greater seoundrel than Jim
Lane.
Michael Hoffman, Of Leavenworth, L. D.
Bailey, Of Emporia, and Charles Chadwick, Of
Lawrence, are the Presidential Electors on the
Fremont ticket. Nelson Cobb, Of Douglas,
Thomas Bridgens Of Bourbon, and Andrew G..
Ege, Of Doniphan, are Electors on the McClel-
Ian ticket.
Colonel Cluseret, editor Of the New Nation,
publishes a card. in which he denounces Fre-
mont and the National Pathfnder's Associa-
| tion, and claims he hSs.been deceived by Gen.
Fremont and made q dupe Of; that Gen. Ere
mont has bargain by which the control Of
the New Nation is to be taken from him, Gu
seret, and claims that paper belongs to him.
Flying squads Of rebels continue TO hover
on the banks of the Mississippi to FIRE on pass
| ing steamers, but the indications are, from
military movements about being projected by
Generals Candy and Reynolds, that this will
be soon stopped.
Tho Richmond Enquirer Of the 9Th has q
marked editorial, in which it looks for peace
lasting and permanent peace-in Calhoun 9
doctrine, that the executive department Of the
Federal Government should be reposed in two
agents instead of one.
The Tribune's Washington special says, Col.
Dana, Of the 143d Pennsylvania, who has re-
turned from under fire at Charleston, reports
that he was assured by parties who had been
out to Fort Sumter, that it was rapidly settling
and in short time it was believed the water
would enter the lower tier of embrssures, q
fact well known to our engineers, that this
fortifcation was erected upon quite thin
point Of land, which strata Of land rested up
on . soft, pulpy mass Of debris.
1t is fact which speaks we'll for the pros
perity Of the country that the sales Of public
lands this year are seven times greater than
last. The foreign immigration contributes
largely to the result, as we'll as the soldiers
who have served out their term Of enlistment
in the army, and desire to again taste the
sweets of private life. It is to the West that
we are to look for the absorption of our armies
when they shall be discharged by reason Of
the suppression of the rebellion.
The St. Joseph Herald says: SIT is gravely
talked that the Overland Mail Company are
spreading abroad exaggerated reports in re-
gard to the Indian difficulties, and that the
savages were urged on to their work of plum
der by parties in the interest of the company.
The reasons assigned for this belief are that q
new contract has been entered into for the
transportation Of the mails with other parties
than those now employed, and that the latter
tractors.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-09-24

Proeeedings sf tAs Distzist convsntioa.
The Convention was called to order, and
20. Huntress chosen Temporary Chairman,
and John Westover. temporary Secretary.
The chair appointed the following Com
mittees:
On Credentisls-Robert Hudson, D. NJ.
Johnson, Fred. Stastz. S, Il. Miller and
John Lamb.
On Permanent Crganization-Samuel
Orr, o. o. Bridges, and Chas. M0Gee.
On Resolutions-Samuel Orr, D. n.
johnson, ]. c. Kennett.
The Committee on Permanent Organise
,ion reported the present officers. Report
accepted.
An informal ballot was taken, which re-
suited as follows: s. N. Strickler, 10; w.
X. Bartlett, 13.
Mr.. Strickler in a short and appropriate
speech declined being candidate.
When on motion w. K. Bartlett was de-
olared to be the nominee for State Senator.
The Committee on Resolutions reported
the following, which were unanimously
adopted:
Resolred, lst. That We hereby ratify aud
confirm the platform Of principles, and the
domination Of Lincoln and johnson, made
ut the Baltimore Convention, and We pledge
our earnest md untiripg support, regarding
them, as We do, the only hope and salvation
of Free Government.
ID. That We regard the platform and
nominees Of the Chicago Convention ss
being essentially reasonable, and assigued
to aid the rebellion in the dissolutioa Of the
Union, and the overthrow and destruction,
of free democratic government, end. ws +.
invoke the aid Of ell loyal men of Kansas
in the defeat Of their ticket and platform At,
the polls.
Sd. That We heartily approve and en-.
dorse the entire Union Republican State
ticket, nominated at Topeka, on the 9th os
September, and we pledge our loyal breth-
rem of the State that Western Kansas will
do her whole duty for the whole ticket at
the ballot. box.
4.h. That We regard the recent fusion
and conspiracy entered into st Topeka, be-
tween Carney fraudites and Mcclellan peace
sueaks, trickstering and played-out Repub-
licans and bogus Democrats, worthy only
the sccrn and cOnteDpt Of honest, earnest
men, and We hereby pledge the Office hunt
ing fusionists, the severest rebuke at the
polls ever yet administered even in Kansss.
5th. That in our nominee for Senator
this day, WILLIAM K. BARTLETT, we re-
cognize an earnest, upright, straightforward
Union Republican. whose loyalty requires
no Quarter Masters certificates, and whose
Identification with the material interests Of
the District affords the strongest possible,
assurance of faithful devotion to the inter
ests Of bis constituents. We pledge to him
the full Union Republican vote of the Dis
trict.
The following Dis.sic. Committee asa
appointed:
Davis Coun'y-Samuel Orr.
Wabaunses-Harvey Loomis.
Clay-Lorenzo Gates.
Dicklnson-SEed Staatx.
Saline-Heury Whitley.
On motion, the Convention adjourned,
O. HUNTRESS, Chm.
JOHN WEsTovER, Secretary.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-09-24
COUNTY NOMINATIONS.

Our ticket is now complete, from President
down 70 ISobat. Judge. We take pleasure in
placing it at the head of our column. aud asking
ior it the support Of every loyal and good ci,i
zen CAllen. Gilbert, Gordon. and Gates are o.
tlIs best men in the County, and their quali6ca-
ti"ns and devotion TO local interests eutitle them
70 An election
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-09-24

do before. There is only one thing more /;
when it shall como boldly out and denouncs
the corrupt partisans Who engineered the
Senatorial election fraud last winter, then
our mission shall have ended.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-09-24

~ That Thaddeus Stevens. the curse
Of Copperheads, should have been renomi-
mated for Congress from the Burnt Dis
trict" of Pennsylvauia is cheering indica-
tion that Old Lancaster is true 10 the Unios
and Liberty.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-09-24

~ Keep it before the people, that While
Sorehead Thacber Was trying to swindls
Carney into the Senate Last winter, the
gallant Colonel Crawford was charging the
rebels to the teeth in the swamPs Of Ar
kansas.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-09-24

~ Before the rebellion broke out Sen
ataf Douglas, referring to the Southern
States, said: 50
"If they will remsiu in the Union, will
90 % far = the Constitution will warrant
me io scouting their right; bat it, they
seoede, I am in favor Of allowing them
jxs a. many slaues and Just a. ssxch siave
territory - they can bold st the point Of
the bsyonet."
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-09-24

~ The rag, shag and soreheads have
nominated Sorehead o. Thacher for Cover
nor, and Ambitious L. Lee for Congress
The Democrats are so we'll pleased with it
that they don't intend to make any nomi-
oations At all. Legate and Mcdowell run
the Convention-Fremont men, and princi-
pal managers Of the Carney swindle last
winter. The Copperbeads, Fremont men
and Soreheads generally will support this
ticket, while the loyal people Of Kansas
will support Lincoln and johnson and the
+" Hero Soldier" Col. 3. J. Crawford.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-09-24

TO THE VOTERS OF THE THIRD JUDICIAL
DISTRICT.
Outside OF the mysteries, plans, or intrigues
Of partisan politics, l announce myself as an
Independent Candidate, at the ensuing elec-
tion, for the office of Judge of the Third Ju-
dicial District Court s. B. WHITE.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-09-24
Presidential Electors:

~
e. CHESEBR0UGH, Of Atchison.
r. McBRATNEY, Of Davis.
w. F. CLOUD, Of Lyon.
For Goronor,
e. j. CRAWFORD.
OF Bourbon.
For Leutenant Governor
JAMES McGREw.
OF WyandOtt.
For Secretary Of !Ssa's,
r. "A. BARKER,
OF Atchison.
For State Treasurer,
WILLIAM SPRIGGs.
OF Anderson.
For -iudaor,
JOHN r. SWALLOW,
OfLyon.
For Attorney General,
J. ID. .BRUMBAUGH,
OF Marshal.
For Sgot. IUoAc Instruction,
ISAAC II. GOODNOw,
OF Riley.
For associate Jusfice,
JACOB SAFFORD.
Of Shawnee.
For Congressman,
SIDNEY CLARKE,
OF Douglas.
For Stat. Senator, Goth District
WILLIAM K. BARTLETT,
OF Davis County.
For Representative,
ANSON w. CALLEN.
For Probate Judge,
NATHAN S. GILBERT.
For District Clerk,
G. F. GORDON.
For Sup't In5!ie Instruction,
LORENZO GATES.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-09-24

s. n. STRIcKLKR, Secretary.
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- > Ihave given the Plantation Bitter 10 hun
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:. The Plantation Bitters have cured me Of
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I" The Plantation Bitters have cured me 81 a
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The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-12-16
Drowned at Saltwater,

Our community was startled and shocked
on Thursday afternoon last, at the news of
the sudden death by drowning of Uric
Siegenthaler, jr., son of Mr.. Siegenthaler,
of the Minnesota House. He was skating
on Lily Lake, near Holcombes Addition,
in company with one of his sisters, and
when about twenty rods from shore, the
ice, which was very rotten, suddenly gave
way, and he was precipitated into the wa
ter. lie had been, but few moments
previous, skating hand in hand with his
sister, and it is almost providential that
they separated before the ice gave way, or
she would undoubtedly have shared tho
same dreadful fate.
Two men-Messrs. Ralph and James
Wheeler were on the shore of the lake, at
some distance from the scene of the acct
dent, and hearing the screams of Miss
Siegenthaler, and noticing the disap-
pearance of her brother, started across
the ice to his assistance, but the ice break
ing beneath them, they were obliged to
take to the shore. On their way, they
each secured long board, and rushing to
the opening in the ice, where young Sieg-
enthaler was struggling in the water, they
shouted to him to cling to the edge of the
ice and remain quiet, and they would save
him; but it is Supposed the splashing of
the water, caused by his struggles, pre-
vented him from hearing them, and as he
was very near-sighted, he was not prob
ably aware of their approach, and died
without any knowledge that deliveranoe
was so Lear at hand. The body of the
deceased was recovered next morning and
brought to his fathers house.-StiUwater
MESSENGER. &C.,