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The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-05-07

Charles Briggs, plaintiff ! In the I'd judicial
against District Court, sit
Michael Owens defendant ting Within and for
the county of Davis. ct. al. attached in Kansas.
The above named defendant, Michael Owen,
formerly of the State of Kansas now of the
Territory of Colorado will take notice, that
Charles Briggs Of the county of Davis, in the
State of Kansas, did, the 9th day OF March,
A. d. 1854. file his petition in the District
Court of the Sd Judicial District sitting within
and for the County OF Davis, and others attach
ed for judicial purposes in the State of Kansas,
against the said Michael Owens: setting forth
that the said Michael Owens, on the I'd day OF
October, A. ID. 1852, at Columbia Ranch, made
his certain promissory note IN writing OF thae
date and then and there delivered the same
| to the said plaintiff, and thereby promised to
paw to the said Charles Briggs, plaintiff, or
| bearer in one day after the date thereof the
sum of one hundred and fifty-six dollars and
fifty cents. and setting forth that said sum OF
Sl56. so with interest thereon at the rate Of ten
| per cent per annum from the Sd day Of Octo-
| ber A. b. 1862, is now due and unpaid. and
the said Michael Owens is also hereby notified
that the said Charles Briggs did, on the 5th
day Of March, A. ID. 1864 HE in the Clerk Q
| office of the above named Court, his affidavit,
stating that the said Michael Owens is a nom
| resident of the State of Kansas, and the said
| Michael owens Is ALSO HSrtpy Ho'iHSi si's ~
order of attachment has been issued in this action
and that bv virtue of said order Of attachment,
the Sheriff Of said Davis County has attached
the following described real estate. as the proper
tx of said Michael Owens. to-wit the North hal
Of the north. quarter and the east half Of thu
north west quarter Of section No. twenty seven
in township No. eleven. south of range No. seven
east of the 9th principal meridian, in Davi'
| county State Of Kansas, and the said Mchae
Owens is hereby notified that he is required 4
answer or demur to said petition on or before tn
Doth day Of May, A. d. 1854. or said petition
: will be taken as true, and judgment rendered
accordingly, and said property sold to pay tn
/ same. ,. b. WI l., All y ol II ~.
Attest r. d. Mobley, Clerk. nlo7t-pf$2C
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Administrators Notice.

Notice is hereby given that letters OF Ad-
ministration on. the estate Of Jasper Sewel,
deceased. have been granted the undersigned
by the Judge Of the Probate Court Of Saline
county. Kansas. bearing date of the 18th OF
March. A. D. 1864. All persons indebted to
said estate, are hereby notified to make i'm
mediate settlement Of the same; and oil per-
sons having claims against said estate are
hereby notified to exhibit them TO the Al
Em;njstraSof within one year from the date Of
said letters for allowance. or they may be
barred from the benefit Of said estate, and if
,her do not exhibit such Claims within three
-v1ars from the date of said letters. they will
he forever barred from the benefits Of said
estate 90 III EfP.sBAuGUESS, Admir-
IN. 81 will sell the claim and one mare
As the property of d SeWel, deceased: IN
ealins, Saline. county, Kansas, on Saturday.
J ths 18th ~ Nay, 1851 E. ?. BAUSVhsssS. /.
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NOTICE.

NIorcaret Williams, of parts unknown
will take notice that Peter Bossc. OF the
county of Davis and State Of Kansas. did,
on the 9th day of March, \. ID. 1864, file
his petition in the Sd Judicial District
Court within and for the county of Davis,
ct al attached, in said State Of Kansas,
against the said Margaret Williams, aud
Ellis j. Montague. as Administrator Of the
Estate Of George Montague, deceased, de-
PENDANTS, setting forth in substance, that
the said Margaret Williams, as principal,
and said George Montague in his lifetime,
Sc surety, gave bend to the said Peter
Bosse for the payment Of $500. which bond
had condition Hereunder written, to the
effect that if the said Margaret Williams
should cause TO be made to the said Peter
Bosse Warranty Deed for the Northeast
quarter Of Southeast quarter OF Section rs,
in Town. IL, S. of Range 5, f., lying and
being in the county of Davis, State of Kan
sas. er pay to the said Peter Bose the sum
Of $500, then said bond was to be null and
void. Said deed for the above described
land, by said writing obligatory, was TO be
made on or before the 1T day Of July, A.
d 1864, or said sum of money was to be
paid on or before said last mentioned date !;
at which time the said plaintiff prays for .
Judgment against the said defendant for the
said sum Of $500. And the said Margaret
Williams is hereby no,i6ed that an order Of
attachment. was issued by the Clerk Of said
Court. being authorized by the Judge OF
said Cour, to issue said order, and that Lot
| No 8. in Block No. 2S, situated in juno
tion City, Davis county, Kansas, has been
attached TO satisfy said claim. and the said
Margare, Williams is notified that she Is
required to appear and answer said petition
on or before the 18th day Of June. A. ID
1864 PETER BOSSE,
April ID, 1864. by 5. b. WHITE,
At,es. his atty.
r. d. MoBLEY, Clerk.
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Notice.

George W. Kingsbury. Of faucton. in tS
Territory of Dakota. will take notice that Jam
B. Woodward, of the county Of Douglas, in y
State Of Kansas, did on the 18th day of Mar.
A. d. 1864, file his petition in the
District Court, within and for the
Davis. ct. al attached. in said State of Aa=
against the said George W. kingsbury, defea
dant, setting forth that the said George W.
Kingsburv gave a mortgage to the said James
IL Woodward on lot one CD and two (2) and
south half OF north-eas, quarter of section
three (s) in township twelve (l2) south. Of
range five ~ east, containing enc hundred
and ifty-seven eighiy-nine one hendredths
l51 S9-i00) acres, lying and being In the
county of Davis, State of Kansas, to secure the
payment OF two pronissory notes referred to
in said mortgage, one OF which is dated juno
ton City. March 18th. 1860, and made payable
to James 3. Woodward, or order, on or before
the 18th day of March. 1861 in the sum Of
Sl4o with interest at the rate of four per cent.
rer month till paid, and signed by the said
George W kingsbury, as maker; the other Of
said notes is dated Junction City, March 18th,
1860. and made payable 10 James b Mood
ward or order. or before the 18th day OF
March. 1862, in the sum OF 81 ~. with interest
AT the rate of four per cent. per month I'll PAID
and signed by the said George W. hingsbury
rs maker and praying that the said George
W Kingsbury may pay said sums now claimed
to be due. with the interest thereon, or that
said premises may be sold to pay the same;
and the said George ". kingsbury is notified
tina, lie is required 10 appear and answer said
petition on or before the 10th day of May.
4. d. 1864, or such petition will be taken ~
true and iudgm rendered accordingly.
Dated March IA, 1861.
| JAMES B. WOODWAR
Attest: By s b. WHITE, his Attorney.
Il. u. Mobley, Clerk. nlS-'t pfS2o.
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A>Yousc KENTUCKY BoYs 40

This celebrated young horse Will stand 'he
ensuing season at Mat Beckers' stable in juno
tion CITY. and at my stable on Clarke's Creek.
He will be at my stable on Monday and Tues
day of each week, and the remainder OF the
time in junction.
Young kentucky Boy is four years old,
about sixteen and half hands high and
blue grey in color, He was sired by ioun
Kentucky Boy, and his dam vas sired by the
Old Ohio Pilot
Terms are 50 for single leap, 50 for the sea
son, if paid within the season, II NOT, -, ane
S. to insure colt, to be paid when the fact i
ascertained or the mare traded on.
Anr;l % 1864. HUGH SIMMONS.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-05-07

PRoxorED-A. c. Pierce, Of this place, has
been promoted to the rank of First Lieutenant,
in consequence Of the promotion OF Capt. Adams
to Majorship. But Pierce, with uncommon
honor, refused to accept the promotion upon such
claim, and submitted the matter to his compa.
n.y. By unanimous vote. the boys gave their
endorsement to the promotion. Such an act OF
respect to the wishes of men will be rewarded.
Let Pierce 60 up in rank. and may he show the
same integrity at each step. Occasionally, a
rascal might foil you for the time being but IN
the end you will be right. Lieutenant Cove IS
Captain of the Company.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-05-07
The Erontier N.ursery!I
PATRONISE HOME INDUSTRY
zssTs ssh - -
CUNNINGHAM ORCHARD THIS SEASON

The proprietor of the above Nursery, situat-
ed Eve miles from Fort Riley. on the Fort
Riley and Fort Kearney Road. six miles due
west from Ogden now offers for sale
20 600 Choice aud Reliable Fruit
Txees
Consisting of Apples. Pears, Peaches and
Cherries: also Chcstnuts and large collec-
,ion of grape vines and small fruits-biack-
berries, strawberries, currants. goeseoerries,
and rhubarb and shrubbery; roses, peonles,
tulips, snowballs. lilacs. towering ounce anu.
honey.uckies; Lumber D poplar, maple ana
locust trees; all of which l will sell at the
following rates, or exchange for young STOCK
at fair prices:
Three year old Apples. ten dollars per hun
dred, forty-seven dollars for 500. ninety dol
lars per 1GOo; large. for immediate bearing
fifteen dollars per loo. seventy dollars per y y
one hundred and thirty-hve dollars per ioN
Peaches, Seeding, two and three years old
four dollars per 100. nineteen dollars per 500
,hirty-fve dollars per 1900; choice budded, ten
dollars 100. Pears, Cherries and Chestnuts
- to 50 cents each Grapes: Delaware, hv'
years old. transplanted and root-pruned, Sl5,l
three years, l.oo; two years, 81 layers, =
TO so cents; Concord. p cents to 100; Cataw
ba. Isabella. Clinton. Idon. 70 TO 80 cts Frank
| lin. Diana, Northern Muscadine. Hartford Pro
| life. so to IS cents, Blackberries. Lawton, )
per dozen. Currants and Gooseberries J.
cents each Strawberries from % to 40 cent
dozen. Rhubarb from 10 to % cents each
Everything else in proportion.
Having for long time been connected wit
the we'll known nursery and. extensive ties
orchard Of Cutter Sons, of Western Illinois
was enabled to select all the best teste
Western varieties, which fact is worthy th
notice of all men. Communications prompt
answered Stamps for return mail never rf
hIsed Address SAMUEL CUTTER.
Inly3, Fort Riley, Davis Co. Kansas
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-05-07
II. L. JONES,
NotaryPubhc

SALINE COUNTY, KANSAS
nN HAND TO TRADE FOR STOCK OR
~ CASH several improved Claims in Saline
C.rr,r. also n house and lot in the town OF
Saliua. buy and sell land and stock at fair
Comnoission and assist emigrants IN making
eligible location.
The Homestead Bill has Passed,
And now is the time for emigrants to get GOOD
HOMES No land in this county has been
offered at Public Sale, and viii all be held
under he Homestead Act
c al upon or address me ct Saline, SABINE
Ca. Kansas. r86H y. L. JONES'
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-05-07

AsorHE. RAnRoAp 10 Juxcrros.-Juneeio
City takes its name from the fact that it l, 'oc'
ted at the junction of two Of the finest and r'enes'
valleys in the world; q few years VAN 10. -
the fitness of tho name in making it the Junction
Of two of the most important Railroads in the
United etates-,he great Pacific Railroad and
the For. gibson and Galveston Railroad. We
will have an outlet to the Gulf Of Mexico; q
Railroad up the Republican, and one out the
Smoky Hill The Committee on Public Lands
Of the United States Senate have reported q rail-
road bill giving grant Of alternate sections for
ten sections on each side Of the road, the line to
run from Emporia via Council Grove to point
on the Pacific Railroad hear Fort Riley. This
connects us with the Gulf of Mexico. The bill
will pass the Senate. for "Old Jim" has the
matter in charge. Three cheers for the junction
City, Neosho Valley and Galveston Railroad
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-05-07

T There was q drill of the militia last Satur-
day. The day of drill has been changed by
General Wood Many knew nothing of it be
cause they had seen no order to that effect. But
they are down for FIVE dollars Yourselves among
the rest), and We submit whether the Captain e
pocket is a sufficient bulletin beard. However
remember that hereafter drill day is the laet Sat
urlay Of each month instead of the first.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-05-07

HAWKINS TAYLoR-This notable has been in
town during the past week, looking after mail
matters. He isn't such horrible thing as we
expected to see, bit the contrary is pleasant.
courteous gentleman. He wasn't in the State
ten days before he was made a subject Of abuse
by the last Legislature, and Frauds generally
Consequently, must be good egg.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-05-07

pFrom brother in the army of Gen Banks
We have received copy of the "Natchitoches
Union" 1t is an eight by ten, printed on letter
paper, and its terms are, 80 cents Greenbacks.
$50 local shinplasters." Since then he has been
in the Red River battle, in which his Captain
was wounded and his Colonel killed, and We are
apprehensive for his safety.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-05-07

OrrowA-Ottowa county has been in town
during the past week. undergoing an examine
ton in reference to that shooting scrape. We are
unable to correctly report the result, but we do
not think that any body has been bound over to
appear at Court-at least we hope not lhe
spring fights have commenced up there. and we
propose that they nave an open field, and all
hands off 1t is less expensive to the disinter
ested than if it was narrowed down to the Court
room,
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-05-07

u Last Saturday night. in consequence of the
reports concerning Quantrell, guard was de-
tailed and placed around the town. This guard
business makes a market for canned fruit and
oysters This is about the way the night is
wearied away. No guard has been placed out
Ainca.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-05-07

wouYprD--G e. Bea;es was wounded In the
foot in scrimr:age at Rossyille, Arkansas. An
other honorable scar, If there is one evidence
that Republics ungratefu, or rather rottenness
il the land, it is that this war-wOrn, battle
scarred veteran is still in the ranks.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-05-07

p Sam. Woods principal hobby is Jim. Lane
The people of Morris county can see just at pres
ent which of the two is benehtting them. Sam
blows about paper railroads, while Jim. is al
work getting them a grant Of lands. "By The
record we Try them"
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-05-07

u Monday morning. May I'd. We had ice q
quarter Of an inch thick The fruit trees have
suffered somewhat
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-05-07

uThree horses were stolen in the neighoor-
hood of Council Grove last Saturday night A
party of State Militia went in pursuit OF the
thieves, and when last heard from were within
q hour and a halfs ride Of them.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-05-07

RA,xs-During the past week Immense rams
have fallen in the Smoky Hill valley west OF
h~iina
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-05-07

DR.. Dickinson, Dentist. of Manhattan, 10 row
stopping at W. @. Woodward's, in this city
Those needing his services, will call soon.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-05-07

~ 1t was all mistake that John Bunyan has
ever been in Manhattan. He has been dead too
long We thought it was John who wrote US
down an ass a few weeks ago. We are given no
satisfaction about Franklin-sill allowed to infer
thu. he i. there. We cannot find ont what the
old philosopher is doing. Our anxietyis getting
M to the fever heat We do not think he is
sticking type on the Independent, while we are
confident he has nothing to do with its editoria
management else there would be some backbone
to it. and he would carry water on one shoulder
only. What is he doing do relieve US. w
have deep interest in him.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-05-07

60 Strikes are the order of the day. and gen
eral rise in prices is going on. The Junction
whiskey sellers are talking of raising the price
of "sod corn 10 fifteen cents drink Occiden'
Lodge of Good Templars is gradually tightening
its coil, and in SIX months these aoom'n"ols
fountains of evil will be dried up 1t would dt
our soul good to see these lazy. loafing sponges
upon the community earn their living, as Judg'
Banks would say, by the sweat of their eye
brows."
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-05-07

q Any body wishing ride or drive for plea.
nrs or On business will find fast horses and good
carriages at the Livery Stable OF lloer oa'eF.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-05-07

4 The LApr's FRIENp FOR Naive would eau
particular attention to the beauty Of the steel
engravings in this number of the Lady's Friend.
"The Lovers" engraved expressly for this num-
Der, is both in design and execution. one of the
most beautiful ensravings that has ever appeared
in magazine The Fashion Phse-which is of
double size and handsomely coiored-is also
charming specimen Of it's kind. OF the other
engravings, we need only say that they are as
numerous, varied, and interesting as usual.
80 Among the reading matter we note the follow
8 ing articles :-.Deacsn Depisons Daughter ;
Nm. Jerry Junes Fine Original Story. - { -,
bels Msson. = I" The Lovers. BY Jean lDgelov
"Dick's Infatuation.'' +" Norah's Ghost Afee'
Ten Yeaz,'' by Virginia e. gsvnseed: -. DC
n Every one who does not take the Ladyls Friend
regularly, should at least send on twenty eents
md have this (Msy) number forW.rded % them
% PdSli:hed BY Deacon Peterson. Big. Weiso
g., Philsdelpbis. eco year. II % ~7sbi6 4
- y = = - "
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-05-07

An ApvANcE.-We have seen schedule issued
by the Druggists of Leavenworth for the regula-
ton of the trade in this State. by which we
learn that eight advance has taken place in
Drugs and Medicines. Patent Medicines which
have heretofore sold at IL cents now command
Is; PILE. which have sold at 25 cents are no"
so, while all other IS cent medicines soch al
Soothing Syrup, Pain Killer, Railways Relief
&C., are now 35 cents; 50 cent medicines arr
now 65, IS cent medicines 81; 81 at $l25, DC
Druggists ore somewhat behind others in raising
prices, and people should not complain.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-05-07

Elder B. F. LrAvIrr will preach at Taylor
Hall tomorrow at P. N.
The New York herald., 1864-10-04

HaE CHICAGO CONVENTION on THE WAR
woSpGRFuL L0SsRAScE.-Th Chicago Conven-
ton explicitly declares" In its platform that
the war y . failure, and that we must resort to
other means than warlikesones TO settle the
differences between the people Of the United
States and ehe friends and adherents Of JEFF.
Davis. Now II b only natural that the men OF
the Chicago Convention should have studied
very closely and very intensely the history Of
that part Of the war that was carried on and
conducted BY General Mcclellan, the favorits
hero and leader Of the Chicago patriots. Un-
questionably they, like sensible men, talk Of
the things they know most about, and when
they speak Of The war they mean General
McClellans part Of IT, We can, therefore,
agree with the Chicago Convention on this
point There 10 no doubt that the war, IS
carried on BY hs sominee Of that convention,
was most decided failure.
But the Chicago Convsntioa ought 70 know
The New York herald., 1864-10-04
Rich mon d.

We have no intelligence Of any active opera
tions ag gainst the rebel forces east Of Richmond
or west Of Petersburg Yesterday. The heavy
rain storm Of Sunday over all that region en-
forced, temporarily, sort Of armistice, which
may possibly still continue. Meantime, how
ever General Grant, in strengthening the new
positions be has gained, and in perfecting the
disposition of his various columns for the work
still before them, has been, our readers may
rest assured making the best possible use Of
this lull ia the storm Of battle. He now
nenaces the centre and both tanks of Lee 3
extended and attenuated lines. Where the
next blow will be delivered against him we do
not know, care not 10 inquire, and il would be
idle to conjecture Satisfied that General
Grant has the game within his hands, and
Knows how TO play IL, we await In unquestion.
ing confidence the next movements on the
board. He has the power, and be can choose
bis own time for he is bound 10 win.