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The Smoky Hill and Republican union., 1864-03-05

Ma A correspondence passed between
Gems. Peck and Pickett, in relation to the
death of the rebel Col. Shaw, and the sub
sequent execution by rebels of a negro
soldier for alleged murder.
Gen. Peck encloses the Presidents order
for retaliation in case soldiers of the United
States are killed in violation of the laws of
war, and says he shall refrain from execut.
ing rebel soldiers until be learns Plckett's
action in the premises.
Picket replies that had be caught any
negro who had killed either Confederate
officer, soldier or citizen. be would have
Immediately executed him. He has $50
U. S. officers and soldiers in his possession,
and for every MAJ Peck executes be will
bang ten.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union., 1864-03-05
Rebel View Of Sherman's Move.

The Atlanta Appeal says Sherman's pur-
pose is still . mystery Is to whether be will
move against Mobile or turn eastward.
Sherman, with an unexpected rapidity has
moved against our weakest point.
Mississippi is the Egypt of the Confed-
eracy, where, if not elected, he can
subsist until spring, and do more damage
than winning pitched battle. He is
making war on our subsistence and resour.
ces, which to destroy is to defeat u.s.
Sherman marches in a solid body with his
artillery, in front, rear and tanks. and his
cavalry close under his guns. Not man
is allowed to leave far enough to steal .
chicken or a pig. Rebel cavalry are hover
ing around him, but are unable to harrass
him. The citizens are invited to arms to
repel the invaders.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union., 1864-03-05
Resignation Of Hon. Il. L. Jones.

Hon. H. L. Jones, Representative from
Saline county, resigned his seat in the
House on the 10Th ult. The following i.
his letter to the Speaker of the House on
the occasion
Topeka, February 10, 1864.
To the Speaker Of the House of Reprcsen.
totires:
S1R-On the 9th inst, the Legislature Of
the State of Kansas in joint session pro.
ceeded to elect United States Senator fu,
six years, whose term Of Office commences
on the 4th of March, A. d. 1865, some
thing more than year hence.
Another Legislature, the members Of
which, both senators and representatives,
are required by our Constitution to be elect.
I'd in the interval, will hold session, the
constitutional limit of which will have ex-
pired before any vacancy Of United States
Senator from this State will occur. Myself
and twenty three others of the House op-
posed this election as unwarranted and con.
trary to our sense of justice and due re-.
gard to the rights of the people, to be heard
10 so important matter by choice of q
Legislature instructed by them upon such
an election.
A majority Of the members of the House
having decided deliberately upon the consu-
nation of their plan to elect United States
Senator at this session, proceeded to carry
out their object by overriding parliamentary
law, and denying the minority the right to
fail discussion, BY appeals from the deci-
sions of the chair whenever it became
necessary to avoid debate.
/ had hoped and expected that when the
measure was consumated the Legislature
would conf6e itself to the legitimate func.
tions of such body, and harmony of &C.
ton be secured upon matters Of common
interest. J
There however seems to me to be con
certed and well-matured determination to
pass no measures which the minority on the
senatorial question deem Of interest or i'm.
portance to their constituents, and . studied
and we'll conceived plan appears to be adopt
ed by the majority, to not only crush out
the minority in the House, but also, as
far as possible, to injure their influence
before the people BY resorting to every de-
vice to place them in 40 unfair and false
position before the public. Deeming any
further connection with the House on my
part useless for the furtheranee of any good
measure, have this day sent in to the
Governor . resignation of my seat - .
member of the House of Representatives
from the 74th District. Yours, &C.,
II. l.. JONES.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union., 1864-03-05

A correspondent of the Rmporia

A correspondent of the Rmporh Nsps,,
writing from Topeka, says: & /
:" The general appropriation bill has 6n.
ally been reported to the House BY the
House by the Committee Of Ways aud
Mesns. No person not belonging to the
fraud party, was allo"ed to see it during
IT'S course Of preparation, aud DOW it will be
rushed through without much farther con-
sideratioo, as the majority members under
stand it to fraction, and have .doubtless
agreed, in private caucus. to every item it
contains. The most palpsble and bare
faced pa:tiality is exhibited BY this bill.
Treasurer is allowed any appropriation for
clerk hire, while the Auditor is allowed
81 900, ostensibly for that. but really for
electioneering purposes. If there is any
department 10 the State that does not need
any clerk it is the Auditors Office. The
labor Of the Secretary's Office must be fifty
fold that of the Auditor, and these econom-
ical As and 16 are going to give the Audit
or $1,000, and the Secretary nothing.
But this is only . specimen of the fragrant
Inconsistencies of this bill. Pretty 6ne
thing it is to belong to the fraud party |!
I. is part of their plan to crush every one
who has the manly independence to de-
nouuce them, and to do anything and every
thing which will help one Of their own
number.
"If the sovereign PEOPLE OF KANSAS
do not emphatically denounce the course Of
these men, and cousign them to political
obscurity they do not possess the liberty low
ing characteristics hitherto reputed to them.
But they rM do 1t. From every part Of
the State there comes storm of indgma-
ton, aye, of rraM against those guilty of
this incursion upon the dearest ri ghts Incl.
dent to Republican government.
" Let the intriguers STAND FROM UN.
DERT
The Smoky Hill and Republican union., 1864-03-05
No. 141 Shawnee Street,
LEAvENwoRTH, KANSAS
March 5, 1864.-nl6.6m.


Notice is hereby given that letters Of Admin
istration on the estate Of Palmer g. Harwood
deceased, have been granted the undersigned
by the Judge Of the probate Court of Saline
county, Kansas, bearing date Of January 4th,
1864. An persons indebted to said estate are
hereby notified to make immediate settlement
Of the same; and all persons having claims
against said estate are hereby notified to ex-
hibit them to the Administrator within one
year from the date Of these letters for allow
ance or they may be barred from the benefits
Of said estate; and il they do not exhibit such
claims within three years from the date Of said
letters they will be forever barred from all the
benefits Of said estate
ROBERT PARKER, Administrator.
January Is, 1864n94tpf$5.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union., 1864-03-05
STATE ITRl(R.


Fcr Scott nov has over $500 inhabitants
and over 800 buildings. & =
Gems. Mitchell aad Ewing arrived 1t Leav-
enworth on the 1st inst.
Marshal Mcdowell, Of Leavenworth, and A
T. Thoman. of Douglas, have been appointed
Commissioners Of immigration.
A man named Bell, keeping q grocery al
Aubrey, Kansas, was knock ed down at his
door on the night of the Oath ult, and robbed
of $3.50. His recovery is doubtful.
A law has passed the Legislature detaching
the counties Of Butler, Irving and Otoe from
the county of Lyon, and attaching the same to
the county Of Chase for judicial purposes.
The guard house at Fort Leavenworth was
consumed by FIRE Sunday morning. 1t is sup
posed that it was set on fire by the notorious
Pickles, who was chained and confined there
by Col. Jennison.
The Kansas City Journal says: We are in
receipt of private advices which lead us to the
confident expectation that work will be i'm
mediately resumed upon the Union Pacific
Railway, and prosecuted with more vigor than
ever.
The following officers have been appointed
by the Governor, under the new militia law
Major General, George W. Deitzler. Brigadier
Generals, Byron Sherry, of Brown county; S.
NJ Drake, of Leavenworth; John T. Snoddy,
of Linn county; John B. Scott and Sam. N.
Wood. B. F. Nudge is appointed State Geolo-
gist.
The thief Bailey, who broke open the county
safe at Ohio City, few weeks since, was cap
tured on the cars between jefferson City and
St. Louis, and S4O0 of the money stolen recov-
cred. The thief was placed in the hands of
the military at Jefferson City and afterwards
escaped.
new ferry boat, the s. C. Pomeroy, has
been built for .Atchison. She made the trip
from st. Louis to Leavenworth in one hundred
and eight hours. She is probably the largest
and finest ferry boat on the river, and was
built at Brownsville, Pennsylvania.
Gen. Curtis has divided the Department Of
Kansas into five districts, and assigned COM
to each. Gen. Blunt has command of
the District of the Frontier, embracing all that
portion of the Department south of Kansas.
Gen. Thomas j. Mexican commands the District
Of South Kansas, comprising all Of the State
of Kansas lying south of the Smoky Hill and
Kansas rivers. Gen. Thos. A. Davies COM
mands the District of North Kansas, compris-
ing that portion Of the State north of the Kan
sas and Smoky Hill river. Gen. R. B. Mitchell
is assigned to the District of Nebraska Terri
tory, and Gen. Thomas Ewing to the District
of Colorado Territory.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union., 1864-03-05

~ TeIegraphc dispatch from East Ten
nessee says, In several counties of Middle
Tennessee, rebels who have not taken the
oath are russisg for county Offices. Seess-
siooists sre Organizing to ,suppest them.
Mech apprehessioa is felt BY the stsaight
out Uaion men Who arc disposed to con-
slider the election premature, and . giving
the rebels chance to form political or
CARNATIONS. The anti-alsvefy feeling u
Increasing among Unionists.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union., 1864-03-05
NEWS GLEANINGS.

| Longstreet's force is set down at 10000
Johnsons $1,000, and Lees $4,000.
Andrews the New York rioter of July, has
been indicted for arson and other crimes.
The law depriving colored persons of the
right to settle in Iowa has been repealed.
Small pox prevails in the Tenth Kansas, now
stationed at Alton, ILL., Lieut.. Col Burris has
the disease.
Twenty million gallons Of sorghum molasses
were manufactured in the United States in
1868.
Dean Swift once said: 1--WE see what God
Almighty thinks of riches, by the people to
whom he gives them"
To get the most cream from milk, let it be
only IA inches deep in the pans in warm
weather, and 1-2 inches in cold.
| Clark, who robbed the Denver mint on the
18th inst, of SS7, 1000, has been arrested and
most of the money recovered.
Paris surgeon has made new tongue to
replace one lost by cancer. The man who
uses it, talks, tastes and swallows perfectly.
By order of the War Department citizens
are authorized to recruit. Bounties paid, for
the new regiments $6, and for the old regi-
ments SIS for each recruit.
The bill reviving the grade of Lieut. Gener-
al has been signed by the presiding officer Of
each House, and only awaits the Presidents s
signature to become law.
Our fathers fought seven years to establish
our nationality. And shouldn't we be willing
to fill, if necessary, at least rs long to preserve
it as they did to create it.
The Government furnishes new limbs to
those who have lost theirs in battle, but nobody
can furnish new characters to those who have
lost theirs by desertion, cowardice aud disloy-
atty.
About two hundred freedmen . week are
enlisted at Chattanooga. They come from
Georgia and Alabama, in squads Of from Eve
to twenty, many having shackles upon them
when they arrive.
1t is related in the narrative Of our officers
who have escaped from Richmond, that some
of their number were tracked on the Peninsula
by the rebels with the aid Of bloodhounds, and
recaptured.
1t is one of the most singular condolences
of the war, that Col. Streight, for whom John
Morgan was held hostage, should escape from
the prison at Richmond in precisely the same
manner as Morgan got away from Columbus.
All children born in Ireland after January
1st, 1864, are to be vaccinated within six
months of their birth. For noncompliance
with this regulation, parents and guardians
are liable to 6ne Of ten shillings.
The gas company 1t St. Joe are manufactur-
ing gas out Of wood. The news says the quail
ity is not quite as good as that manufactured
from coal, yet is . very good substitute and
rather Indifferent article Of gas il
being better than no gas 1t all.
The Boston type founderies have issued .
circular to AL printers that they have raised |
the price of printing material twenty-five per
cent Paper makers havs54ised the price Of
their manufactures one hundred Per cent.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union., 1864-03-05
The Frontier Nursery
PATRONISE HOME INDUSTRY
COMMENCE AN ORCHARD THIS SEASON

The proprietor Of the above Nursery, situat-
ed five miles from Fort Riley. on the Fort
Riley and Fort Kearney Road. six miles due
west from Ogden, now offers for sale
80, 600 Choice and Reliable Fruit
Tzses!
Consisting Of Apples, Pears, Peaches and
Cherries also Chestnuts and o large colles-
tion of grape vines and small fruits-black-
berries. Strawberries, currants, gooseberries,
and rhubarb and shrubbery roses, peonies,
tulips, snowballs, lilacs. towering ounce and
honeysuckles; Lumber D. poplar, maple and
following rates, or exchange for young stocE>
at fair prices:
Three year old Apples, ten dollars per hun
dred, forty-seven dollars for 500. ninety dol
lars per 1GO0; large, for immediate bearing,
fifteen dollars per 100. seventy dollars per $50,
one hundred and thirty five dollars per 1000.
Peaches, seeding, two and three years old,
four dollars per 100, nineteen dollars per $50.
thirty-6ve dollars per 1000; choice budded, ten
dollars 100. Pears, Cherries and Chestnuts,
% to so cents each. Grapes: Delaware. Eve
years old, transplanted and root-pruned, S1.5O;
three years, S1.25; two years, 81; layers, Is
to 80 cents; Concord. % cents to 100; Cataw-
ba, Isabella, Clinton Idon, 10 to 35 cts Prank
lin, Diana, Northern Muscadine Hartford Pro
life, 50 to IS cents, Blackberries, Lawton, 81
per dozen. Currants sand Gooseberries Is
cents each. Strawberries from 25 to 40 cents
a dozen. Rhubarb from 10 to 25 cents each.
else in proportion.
Having for long time been connected with
the well known nursery and extensive test
orchard Of Cutter Sons, of Western Illinois,
was enabled to select all the best tested
Western varieties, which fact is worthy the
notice Of all men. Communications promptly
Stamps for return mail never re-
fused. Address SAMUEL CUTTER,
n1v3) Fort Riley, Davis Co., Kansas
The Smoky Hill and Republican union., 1864-03-05

Sherif's Sale.
Notice is hereby given that by virtue Of two
executions issued from the Sd Judicial District
Court for the counties of Davis, Dickinson, Il
al attached for judicial purposes, in the State
Of Kansas, in favor of J. E. Hibbard and
against Henry Danks. and to me directed as
Sheriff Of said Dickinson county, will offer
for sale at the Court House door in Abilene, on
the 2lst day Of March. A. D. 1864. at o'clock
P. N. Of said day, all the right title and inter-
est of the said Henry Danks in and to the fol-
lowing described Real Estate, to-wit: The
Northwest quarter of the Southwest quarter
Of Section 2S, North half of the Southeast
quarter, and the Southwest quarter of tho
Northeast quarter of Section 90, Township l2,
Range 4, East.
Given under my hand this the 10Th day Of
February, A. D. 1864. c. H. THOMPSON,
n13-5t Sheriff.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union., 1864-03-05

Notice is hereby given, that I will on the
23d day Of March. A. D. 1864. at the late resi-
dence Of Palmer 8. Harwood, deceased, ON the
Smoky Hill River, in Saline county, sell at
Public Sale the goods and chattels belonging
to the estate Of Palmer s. Harwood, deceased,
consisting in part ss follows, to-wit: Four head
Of Milch Cows, two head Of Two Year Olds,
two Yearlings, one Cooking Stove, one Saddle
posts, and other articles too
numerous to mention. Sale TO commence At 10
o clock, A. N. Terms Of Sale-All sums Of
fifteen dollars and under, cash in hand: All
sums over fifteen dollars . credit Of six montbs
will be given, payable by note, with approved
signers. ROBERT PARKER, Adm'r.
Ssiina, February %, 1864.
n15-4spf$5.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-06-22
1t Reminds him of q Good Story.

President Lincoln comes fully UP to
the dignity of the occasion, when the
announcement is made to him of his
nomination by the Baltimore Conven-
ton. 1t reminds him of story. A
Dutchman undertakes to swim a mare
and colt across a stream, and not be-
ing swimmer himself, he takes hold
Of the colts tail, and the trio start to
make the passage. The colt, weak
and immature, begins to show signs
of giving out about the time the mid
die Of the stream is reached, and men
on the opposite bank cry out to the
Dutchman to seize the mares tail and
relieve the colt, or he will be lost
Looking anxiously about him, and
seeing the mares tail beyond his
reach, he tightens his grasp on the
colts caudle extremity, and replies
to his interested neiglibors, that ''this
is no place to swap horses" The re-
suit, of course, is, that the Dutchman
and colt soon sink to what the novel
lists term "a watery grave" The colt
is Mr.. Lincoln, and the Dutchman
represents the abolition party. As to
the old mare, she may be represented
Butler, Seward, Banks or Chase, &C
cording to the taste of the reader.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-06-22
CO-PARTNERsHIP NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereby given that the firm Of
i Y Geo. A. Wilkin a Co., doing business nj Roch-
ester, N. Y, Charles II wilkin A Co., doing
business at East Saginaw, Michigan, and wilkin
A Co, at Bay City, Michigan, said firm being
composed Of the undersigned. deorge A. Will
kin, Charles ii Wilkin and Frank -. Wilkin,
and said firm being engaged as Wholesale and
Retail Dealers in Clothing, are this day dissolved
by mutual consent. Tue said business will be
continued as heretofore, at each Of the above
named places, by Frank @. wilkin and Charles
ii. Wilkin ut Rochester, N Y, under the name
and style Of y. @ a @. II. wilkin. AZ East
Saginaw under tho name and stvle Of Charles ii
wilkin a Co. At Bay City, Michigan, under the
name and style Of Wilkin a Co. The debts OF
the said old firms will be paid by said Frank q.
a @. II. Wilkin.
Notice is also hereby given that the firm Of
Wilkin and Mack doing business ut East Sagi-
nav in Hats Caps and Furnishing Goods, com
posed Of George A. Wilkin, Frank q. Wilkin,
Charles II. Wilkin James Mack, Ia this day
diss lved by mutual consent, The business will
be continued rs heretofore, under the same name
and style Of Frank @. Wilkn, Charles II. Will
n James Mack, who will settle all debts Of
the old firm
Notice is also given that the firm Of VIM. Rit-
ter A CO., Dealers in Clothing Mt East Saginaw,
Michigan, composed Of William Ritter, George
A. wilkin, Charles H. wilkih Frank g. Wilkin,
is this day dissolved by mutual consent. The
business will be cenrinned os heretofore, under
the same name and style, OF Frank q. Wilkin,
Charles II. wilkin VIM. Ritter, who will settle
Signed. GEORGE A. wILKrN.
FRANK @. WILKIN.
CHARLES II. WILKIN.
JAMES MACK.
WILLIAM litter.
Dated, Juno LIST, 1864.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-06-22
Fremont and cochrane Platform.

I. That the Federal Union shall be preserved
e That the Constitution and laws VI the Unit
ed States must be observed and obeysd.
3. That the rebellion must DO suppressed By
force Of arms and without compromise.
z That the rights Of free speech, press and the
habeas corpus, be held involats save In districts
where martial Law has been proclaimed.
D. That the rebellion has destroyed slavery
and the Federal Constitution should DO amended
to prohibit it, re-establishment and to secure "a
all men absolute equality before the law.
b That integrity and economy are demanded
at all times In the ministration OF government,
and that in time Of war the want Of them ID Grim
inal
2. That the right Of asylum, except for crime,
and subject TO law, 10 n recognised principle Of
American liberty; TINT any violation Of Il can
not be overlooked, and must not 70 unrebuked
That the national policy, known as the Mon
roe doctrine, has become a recognized principle
and that the establishment Of an Anti Republic
can Government on this continent cannot be tole-
rated
9 That the gratitude and support of the ma
ton Is due to the faithful soldiers and the earnest
leaders Of the Union army and navy, for their
heroic achievements and deathiess valor In de-
fence Of our imperied country and civil liberties
10 That the one-term policy for the Prcsidcn-
ey adopted by the people, Is strengthened by the
furore VI the existing crisis. and should DO main
tanned by constitutional amendment,
H. That the Constitution should be 80 amend
cd that the President and Vice President shall
be elected by direct vote of the people.
~ That the question fthe re. construction Of
the rebellious States be- ongs to the people,
through their representatives in Congress, and
not to the executive.
Is That the confscation Of the lands Of tho
rebels, and their distribution among the soldiers
and actual settlers, is n measure OF Justice.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-06-22
CHANCERY NOTICE.

CTATE OF MICHIGAN-IN The CrucrIr
~ CoURr ron THE CoUsTY OF SAoIsAw--In
Chaneery
Henry A Best Suit pending in the Circuit
ps. Court for the County of
Ransom winans, Saginaw, in Chancery at
Louisa p. winans, Saginaw, on the 2Oth day
Jedsdiah Briggs. Of June, A. d., 1864
IL appearing by the Affidavit Of John Moore,
Solicitor for said Complainant that said Defend
ants Ransom winans, Louisa winans and
Jedediah Briggs are not residents Of the State
Of Michigan, and that said Ransom Winans and
Louisa p. Wnans reside In tho State of illinois,
and said Jedediah Briggs resides in the State Of
New York, On motion Of John Moore, Solicitor
for said Complainant, il is ordered that said De-
PENDANTS appear and answer said Complainants'
Bill OF complaint in this cause, within three
months from the date Of this Order, and that a
copy Of this Order within twenty days from the
date hereof, BIO published in the East Saeinar
Courier, Newspaper published In the City Of
East Saginaw, In Saginaw County, aforesaid and
continued therein once In each week, for six sue
cessive weeks or that q copy Of this order be per-
son,lly served upon said Defendants, at least
twenty DAYS before the time herein prescribed for
their appearance J. q SUTHERLAND,
(Atrae copy) Circuit Judge.
GEO SCHMIDT, Register.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-06-22
A. w. EGoERT.
Attorney, Counselor and solicitor.
East Saginaw. Michigan.
Collections and Land Agency Business prompt
y attended 10.
CHANCERY NOTICE.

GTATE OF MIcHIGAN-Tn CIncurr counr
- ron THE COUNTY or SAGIsAw-In Chan
Gerry.
Ammiw. Wright, comppt | Sui. pending in
Curtis Emerson, William >for the County Of
II. Green, Samuel 7. Atwa- sa giuaw. In Chan
ter, Defendants. Gerry, at Saginaw,
on the 10th day Of Juno A. d.. 1864
II appearing by the Affidavit Of John Moore,
Solicitor for said Complainant, that said William
ii. Green and Samuel T. Atwater are not resi-
dents OF the State Of Michigan, and that said
Green residss in the State Of New York, and said
Atwatsr resides In the State OF Illinois, On mo-
ton Of John Moore Solicitor for said Complain
ant, Il Is ordered that the said Defendants viii
liam n. Green and Samual T. Atwater appear and
answer said COMPLAINANT Bill of Complaint in
this cause within three months from the date Of
this Order; and that a copy Of this Order with
In twenty days from the date hereof be published
in the East SaginIp Courier newspaper pub
lished in the City Of East Saginaw, in Saginaw
County, In the State Of Michigan, and continued
therein once In each week for six weeks in success
sion, or that copy of this Order be personally
served upon said Defendants, at least twenty days
before the time herein prescribed, for their APP
pearance. j. q. SUTHERLAND,
"a true copy Circuit Judge.
Csc SCHMIDT, Register.