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The independent. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Kan.) 1860-1874, 1864-09-03

II. r. Durrox.
We publish the foregoing with plea.
sures. because We like open. bones, free
disucussion. A very few words will
show that the Squire fails to make on,
a case. and tia. his attempt and failure
are the very strongest arguments TO
prove our position.
The case Of 1851 utterly fails to NEE.
the point. Kansas had just been ad-
mi.,ed ~ a s ate. and it was necessary
to Sc, the party maehipery going in the
State. All organisations must have a
starting point. and hence action under
such circumstances forms no precedent
for stated and permanent action. But
the argument is more clearly seen in
the fact that tho convention met 10
nominate q candidate for Congress: il.
then. the organisation is good on the
Communities point. it is gooi on the
Congressman point and the convention
,ha, nominstes the one should select
tho other. This is clear; and the con-
sen;ion last spring had jasi a much
rigL, 10 nominate > candidate far. Con-
crc.s as 10 clvcI a committee. Hence.
H.. .Sq.;s.'s ~ ,mplsi. sls on -our side
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The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-10-29
THE UNHOLY ALLIANCE.
THE BOLTER's PLATFOTN.

RESOLVED, That this Convention, believing
that the only security for freedom exists IN
liberty protected by law, does distinctly re-
affirm the doctrine of the bill of rights in the
constitution of the State Of Kansas; that we
emphatically declare that the liberty of the
press shall be i1violate, and that all persons
may freely speak, write, or publish their SEN
timents on all subjects, being responsible for
the abuse of such right That the people have
a right to assemble in a peaceful manner, to
consult for all lawful purposes, and that the
threats of violent interference by faction OF
corrupt revolutionists, with the exercise OF the
elective franchise, receives our unqualified dis
appreciation.
THE coPPERHEAD RESPONSE.
WHEREAS, The Delegate Convention of the
Republican party, this day assembled at the
Capital, has passed q resolution reaffirming
the principles and reasserting the rights guar
anteed BY the Constitution of the United
States to every citizen thereof, and declared
that the liberty of speech and of the press
shall remain inviolate, and that the purity of
the ballot box shall be maintained at all haz-
ards throughout this State; and have moreover
nominated, as candidates for the various Offices
to be filled in November next, men who have
given evidence of their devotion to those prin-
ciples, and whose past records afford ample
guarantee that those principles will be faith
fully carried out in the administration OF the
government of the State; therefore,
l. Resolred, That this Convention deem it
inexpedient for the Democratic Patty Of the
State of Kansas to nominate State ticket.
to be supported at the ensuing election, and
we deem it impolitic for any Democrat in the
State to permit his name to be used as can
didate for any State Office or Member of Con-
gress.
2. Resolred, That we hereby ratify the nom
ination Of George D. Mcclellan, Of New Jer-
sey, for President, and George II. Pendleton,
of Ohio, for Vice Prdsident, and pledge them
our undivided support
HOW THEY MEAN TO DO IT.
There Vim Be IN Ani-Lans fund to assist, 1t the
proper time defeat him, which win be used BY the
Commiftee for this purpose, who will correspond
further With you on This subject
THOMAS CARNEY.
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JUNCTION BOY AMONG THE wouNDEDI

LAWRENCE, KANs., Oct Is, 1864.
Editors Union :-Something from the
front will probably be of interest to your
readers. Our latest dispatches show that
Price is whipped and his army 10 in full
retre.t down the line road, and are now be-
low Mound City. The calling out of the
militia undoubtedly saved Kansas from be-
ing overrun BY rebel hordes Of guerrillas.
thieves and robbers. The Militia fought
like veterans, and tho Second Regiment,
from Shawnee county, was terribly cut to
pieces. About IT'S out of 400 we're killed,
wounded or taken prisoners. They we're
surrounded by the enemy, and cut their
way through brigade Of cavalry, losing a
battery.
Among the wounded is our old friend
and fellow townsman F. NJ. Fletcher. He
is severely wounded, but doing we'll. Many
of the best citizens of Topeka are among
the killed wounded and missing. Judge
Grier and young Ward are wounded, and
here in hospital. Grier Is wounded by q
qun.shot in the knee. Ward has two gun.
shot wounds, one through his shoulder and
arother through bis thigh. With these
wounds be dashed throug the rebel lines
and rode twenty miles. Many instances Of
valor and bravery have been shown by both
volunteers and militia. Capt. Dodge, with
his battery, distinguished himself in sever
al engagements, as also did Capt. McLain
With bis battery. The notorious guerrill'
chief, Todd, is among the killed Of the
enemy. .,,.,
The militia are returning, and will b
disbanded soon. ! was ordered to the from,
with my command, but before I got ter
miles from Lawrence was ordered back, OF
account of there being report that 2,OO(
rebels we're marching on Lawrence. vii
have to close to get this in the mail to-day
r. D. MORLEY.
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sHAMMHsNEss AND HKARrLRssNRss.

Certainly no Kansan can find fault with the
glorious campaign of our militia, which has
been brought to q speedy close by their own
indomitable valor. Thank God the trickery
and internal scoundrelism Of the demagogues
in the confide nee of Governor Carney failed to
cause them to add one blemish to the glorious
cscutcheon of our young State. We d not
recollect having witnessed more disgraceful
attempt to make political capital out of the
needs and suffering Of people than that which
xas attempted by the fraud-bolters. While
Curtis was gathering the militia and preparing
them to meet and beat back the invaders, these
miserable poltroons were splitting their venom
at Senator Lane and General Blunt, who were
both in the 'front.' gallantly doing their duty.
Notwithstanding General Deit.ler issued an
order forbidding political discussions among
the militia, Thacher made a speech in camp,
and in close proximity to Carney's and Deitz-
lers headquarters Senator Lane was hung in
efHgy, and an ass obtained and driven through
the streets labeled Blunt. The people can
doubtless judge for themselves between >tjs
patriotic procedure and the conduct of Laifd.
and Blunt.
Presuming that there would be some disaf-
fection among the militia on account Of leaving
their business, if Price should fail to visit us,
the Carney papers started the howl that Jim.
Lane was responsible for the militia being
called out, and that he only intended it Tor a
thieving expedition int Missouri and Arkan-
sas But the best laid schemes aft gang
aglce." Scarcely had the ink dried before
Carney and Deitsler teiegrsphed excitecly to
hurry up the deserters and sknlkers, that the
gallant Blunt was holding the rebel army in
check at Independence. The hard fought bat
ties Of Saturday and Sunday, which turned
the vandals from our door, next followed; and
the shout of joy that went up from every ham,
let in the State attested the wisdom Of massing
che entire military. strength Of the State Hpsn
the border The more undoubtedly saved the
State, and they are welcome to all they may
make by ascribing it to Senator Lane.
Amid the agony and dying groans OF the
battlefield. some heartless wretch pens dis
patcA to the Leavenworth Times, asserting
that Pleasanton was the saviour Of Kansas,
and that he remarked, "if the people Of
Ksases think they owe me anything, tell
them 20 kill off Jim. Lane" Reader, what
do YOU think of such unblushing, untimely
electiopaeriag lies? The festivities Of .
wedding and che ceremonies Of funeral
are alike to them fitting moments for the
vrsneling and dissensions incident TO their
base Intentions. The truth is, Major General
JArxs q. BLUNT is the hero who stood be-
tween your homes and their destruction.
Men Of Kausasl are you to be wheedled
about by such unscrupulous demagogues-men
who disregard every rule Of propriety and
the common amenities Of life that they may
accomplish their ends? Surely your self
respect will prompt you to administer them
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is daily sowing the seeds Of treason We think
it is dubious. In all candor, tell Us, would such
loyalty save the country3
On page sc We find his vote recorded against
bill cutting down the rate of interest from
twenty to twelve per cent. If our impression is
correct, considerable portion of Roberts livli-
hood has come from speculating, and if 60 he
would be . fool for taking twelve per cent. when
he could get twenty.
Page 269 reveals the fact that he dodged the
vote on bill to allow Districts to raise tax Of
one per cent. for payment Of teachers wages.
Poor men, the education of whose children
mainly depends upon the free schools, will bear
this in mind.
On page 296 we find that Robert rashly com
mitted himself on the dog question. His vote
stands recorded against bill levying tax
on the canine species. The object Of the bill
was to protect sheep-raisers. In the profound
ness of his wisdom, Robert deemed the WOOL
destroying CANNES to be more conducive to the
wealth and welfare Of the country than the
wool-producing sheep.
But why pursue such . record fartherS The
remainder of it we will simply foot up, and not
90 into details. The result shows that Robert
S. Miller. while under every moral obligation
to faithfully represent those who sent him there,
in the Legislature of 1863. DODGED THIRTY
SIX vOTESl
We submit TO the voters of the Twentieth
Senatorial District il you desire such thing to
represent you for the coming two years.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-10-29

ORruL!-It is our misfortune to be in some
kind of scrape almost continually. Yester-
day, actuated by o patriotic impulse, and a
deep-seated hatred Of such doubly-damned
rebels, we went about town posting up bills
containing grapic illustration of Copperhead
peace, underneath which was printed in large
letters the rebel terms of peace, as laid down
BY the Richmond papers % , In II few ws"S, minutes
who has two or three sons bushwhaoking.
Struck with the tragical appearance and bold
ness Of the picture, he halted, and very de-
liberately drew forth his spectacles, and pro-
ceeded to adjust them upon his nose. fair
sight, and the face flushed "Damned out
ragew at may do to stick such things up
in Junction. were some Of the EXPLANATIONS
which he was overheard to utter. Off he
went muttering maledictions dire upon the
head of the perpetrator of such an outrage.
That man, and all others whose feelings can
be hurt by such a picture, will vote for Bob
Miller and the ticket of the 18th.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-10-29
GENERAL ORDER NO Z

HEADQUARTERS 18th REG'r X. 8. NJ, y
Camp Deitzler, F. Riley Reserve, Oct. 26. 64. {
l. The officer and men Of this Regiment arc
hereby granted leave Of absence from camp
from 10 o'clock this A. NJ. until ordered 10 re-
turn by the oommandsnts Of their respective
companies.
III. The Colonel Commanding takes this oe-
casion to thank the officers and men Of hia
Regiment for the alacrity with witch they rai"
lied to the call of the State, the equsnimity
and good nature with which they have endured
marching, drilling and camp life, and the
prompt and cheerful obedience which they
have yielded to all orders. These are the high
est evidences which men can give OF their 10y
atty and patriotism, except that which may DO
given upon the field Of battle, and are strone
assurances that the men Of the 10th kegimens
will prove themselves brave and reliable SOL
diers in the hour Of trial.
Nv. The Colonel Commanding WHIST no
trusts that the men Of his command may not
again be called upon to meet an enemy IN tho
Geld. enioins upon all that they keep their
arms in order, and their business and house
hold Affairs 50 arranged - to be ready for duty
an the shortest notice. These are times Of
varfare and of peril, and the State Of Ksnsss
r,r.. r.lv upon her brave and true men 10
defend her soil and uphold her honor:
Bv order Of Col. JNO. I. PRICE.
r McBRArxEY, Acting Adjqtsnt,
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.asa0fher BSs2'b0rOssS .a1ss5I Z! i!
Especial to the Conservstive

Fort SCOTT, Oct. "a.
Saturday night about 100 guerrillss, sup
posed to be under Taylor, entered Marms-
ton at midnight and enacted the sequel to
the Lawrence massacre Colonel Knowles,
Brown. Hawkins, McGonigle. Shadwick
aud Stout we're shot down and left welter-
ing in their own blood. Two guerrillas
were wounded. Two stores, one church
and several dwellings we're burned. On
retiring they murdered old Squire Reynolds
and two others. NJ. II. lNsLEY,
Capt. and Com.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-10-29
THR NEWS.

We are unable to speak at length Of the
glorious news which we publish to-day. Let
every Kansan bow before Him who always
gives victory, that the dends who contempls:
ted our destruction have bosn repulsed and
routed. Return thanks for the complete and
final redemption of the Shenandoah by the
invincible Sheridan. And particularly may
patriots rejoice and be exultant over the
great ballot-box victory in Pennsylvania,
Ohio and Indiana. Those great States have
given their verdict, and it is right. ABRA-
HAM LINCOLN will be our next President, and
the Union will be saved!
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-10-29

PUBLIC SpEAKINe.-A few weeks ago we had
grand farce of meeting. and the boldest mock.
cry of truth and honesty we have ever witnessed.
Old Beans spoke first, but he didn't amount to
anything. Thacher spoke next. pleasant
speaker, but SO given to lying and hypocrisy
that he rather lost ground. He begged most
piteously for Copperhead votes. His main theme
was stealing. and his principal applauders were
two noted commissary thieves. Then there sat
Pomeroy, listening to the whole of his terrible
invectives against corruptionists without blush.
COL Roberts followed. The first half of his
was good. The last half was devoted to telling
that he was not q candidate 1t would have
been splendid speech had he not thought there
was some one in his way to the Senate.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-10-29
Presidential Electors /:

4 4
@1a@
N. J. PARR0TT, of Leavcnworth
e. CHESEBROUGH, of Atchis0n.
ROBERT McBRATNEY, of Davis.
For Congressman,
SIDNEY CLARKE.
Of Douglas.
For Gecernor,
g. J. CRAWFORD.
Of Bourbon.
FIR Lieutenant Gorernoy,
JAMES McGREw.
OF Wyandott.
For Secretary OF State,
II. A. BARKER.
Of Atchison.
For State Treasurer,
WILLIAM SPRIGGS
Of Anderson.
For Auditor,
JOHN R. SWALLOW.
OfLyon.
For Attorney General,
J. ID. BRUMBAUGH,
OF Marshal.
For Supt. Public Instruction,
I6AAC It. GOODNOw.
Of Riley.
For Associate Justice,
JACOB SAFFORD
Of Shawnee.
For State Senator, 20th District,
WILLIAM K. BARTLETT,
Of Davis County.
For Representative,
ANSON w. CALLEN.
For County Commissioner,
E. N. KERBY,
For Probate Judge,
NATHAN S. GILBERT.
For Dist,iet Clerk,
G.. F. GORDON.
For Sup't Public Instruction,
LORENZO GATES.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-10-29

BUSINESS CHAxoE-Henry Cans, 50 long and
favorably known to the citizens Of Western
Kansas in Business capacity, has sold out
his entire stock Of goods to James II. Brown,
who will continue the business ut the same
stand. Mr. Cans has charge Of the business
for the present. as chief clerk, and his old Gus.
toners viii not miss his familiar face for q
while vet
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-10-29

HEARD FRox.-Since the beginning Of this war
We have watched to see where the Lecompton
ruffians would turn up. One by one we have
discovered many of them, but our greatest curl
osity was gratifed the other day BY the news
that L. A. Mclean, the biggest ruffian of them
all, was Chief Of Old Pap Prices Staff. We
knew him we'll. He was an arrant brsggart and
coward, always finding it convenient to be ab-
sent whenever party of Free State boys came
up from Lawrence. He it was who hid the
election returns in wood pile, and made oath
that they had been sent to Washington. Sheriff
Walker overhsuled the woodpile, and Maclean
(he would fight If you spelled his name other
wise) skedaddled for parts unknown.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-10-29

MussxD Ur-Our business. like that Of every
body else. is terribly deranged by the late sum.
mon to arms. Two weeks ago. when We had
one side Of our paper printed. the approaches OF
Old Pap Price became alarming. business was
soldier. We take up just where VIC LEFT Cd. With
difEersnee of two weeks in the date Of or first
and necond pages.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-10-29

INDIAN FIGHr on THE ESALINE.-Dispatches came
into Fort Riley Thursday afternoon announcing
a scrimmage on the Saline between hunting
party of the Kaws and q band Of Kiowas and
Camanches. The Kaws were overpowered, and
were compelled to fall back upon the settlements
which WAS identified as one which had been
stampeded from Ellsworth last summer. The
Kaws asked for rations and a party Of whites
to 90 with them in search of the wild devils
Major Henning started out Immediately with q
company of cavalry and two pieces of artillery
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-10-29

Owe have it from reliable source that il
i told in Saline county <&at Robert 8. Miller Il
"a Abolitionist Great Godi Tell % vha
Robert isn't?
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-10-29

PIerURxs-J. B. Carter is now taking pic
lures at the Eagle Hotel that are unsurpassed
for durability and beauty. Call soon, - his
stay will be but for . few days.
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TIE AR1FUL DoDGER--By reference to tn e
House Journal we learn that Robert 8. Miller
found it convenient to be absent when the ayes
and noes were taken on important questions
Thity-six times. How is it, Robert-Are you
like the little Mackera. running on your " rec
ns11p
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give have received letter from Philos.
In the mixed up condition Of affairs this week
re are unable 10 do it justice. and it will not
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-10-29

Ak xArrHKxrIc SnAw.-Luthef Hall has arrived
st his destination. He writes Us that every vot<
taken on the ears from Saint Joseph to New
Toek City was three to one for Old Abe.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-10-29

RESOLVED. That in our nominee for Senator
this day, WILLIAM X. BARTLETT, we recog
nize an earnest, upright. straightforward Union
Republican, WHOSE LOYALTY REQUIRES
NO QUARTER MASTERS CERTIFICATES
and whose Identification with the material in.
terests of the District affords the strongest posi-
ble assurance of faithful deYotion to the interests
of his constituents.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-10-29

WITHDRAwx-Csptain r. D. Hobley requests
% TO withdrsW his name - > candidate foe Dis
triet Clerk. The Captain 10 too dssply Aagaged
| in the military to make the race at home.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-10-29

T Ebworth Cheesebrou Oh, Of Atchison. one
-s s.,- s:a..>. se- p-e.;1antial Eleetnr. died
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1864-08-03
idiisiaay back to their barracades. when this

fisrnay back to their barricades. when this
glorious consummation became fully evident
there rose all along cur battle begrilnmed
ranks, so loud 50 strong so exeltant, So ter
rible a cheer, that il must have palei the
cheeks of guilty traitors even in the streets
and houses of Atlanta.
The country owes debt OF gratitude 10
General Hooker, which II never IN repay
He was ever7where ia ziss ao1lsSI u the bat.
tie, always hailed By enthusiastic cheers, and
bv'the yery magnetism OF his personal pres
ence -infusing such a spirit into his soldiers
that had they been confronted eves By zen
times their member. they would not have
known how 10 fly. Without disparagement
10 any other portion of our glorious army,
but repeat what I heard the commanding
General OF another corps say, when | remark
that it Is doubtful whether any other body of
troops j. the United States service, than that
led by zen. Hooker, could have sustained
such an onset in an open field.
Major General Palmer is another Of our
leaders, whose prudence and foresight did
much to avert disaster this day, and enable
us to win victory He seemed to have an
instructive perception of the impending at
atck, and al midnight of the 18th, sent word
10 all his division commanders, to strengthen
their works Had this not been done, the
storm would probably have burst on him in
stead of Hooker. As II was, 1t touched only
his extreme left, with what result we have al
ready seen.
Gen. johnson throt ghout the day exhibited
that cool fidelity to his work, and that Care
full discharge of all the duties incumbent up
a General Of division, which mark him as
one of the safest and trustiest leaders of the
Union army.
Several points are worthy Of notice in this
battle, which | shall only briefly mention.
The rebels were of the existence Of
the great gap in our lines, AID had they
struck it, tt e consequences might have been
very disastrous. AS it was, they were utter
ly surprised at meeting Hooker where they
did
At least one-half the rebel army en-
gagged, prisoners being taken from all three
of the corps.
The fight was d most dismal inauguration
of Hoods new command.
Our losses in this fearful conflict including
every part of the line, will amount TO about
$500 men, of whom nearly 1900 tel in the
fierce struggle of the centre.
l cannot, with the authorities now before
me, place the rebel loss in killed, wounded
and prisoners, at less than 800 men.