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The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1864-11-09

Between broad fields of wheat and corn
Is the lovely home where Twas born !;
Tne peach tree leans against the wall,
And the woodbine wanders over all bayH
There is the shaded doorway still
But strangers foot has crossed the sill.
There is the barn--and, az Of yoFe,
i can smell tie hay from the open door,
And see the busy swallows throng, Ja
And hear the peReee's monrnful song;
But the stranger comes, oh painful proof
His sheaVes are piled &c the heated roof
There is the orchard-the very trees lfgi
That knew my childhood so well to please,
Where Watched the shadowY moments run,
Till my life imbibed more of shade than sun !;
The swing from the bough still sweeps the air
But the strangers children are swinging there
1t babbies, the shady spring below,
With its bulrush brook where the hazels grow
Twas there found the calamus root, slg
And watched the minnows poise and shoot,
And heard the robin lave his wing. -....
But the strangers bucket is at the spring
Oh, We who daily cross the sill, ..-H s-.
Step lightly, ior love it still; Essw
And when y.a crowd the old barn caves,
Then think what countless harvest ,sheaEes
Have passed within that scented door
To gladden. eyes that are no more. ~
Deal kindly with these orchard trees, asE
And when your children crowd your knees,
Their sweetest fruit they shall impart,
As if old memories stirred their heart; g..
To youthful snort still leave the swing,
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1864-11-09
Pension Bounty and War Claim
Agency.

nENSIONS procured for soldiers Of the
I present war who are disabled by reason of
wounds recei7ed or disease eoRtractracted
while in the service of the United States and
pensions, bounty, aud arrears of pay obtained
for widows or heirs of those who have dIed
orbeen killed while in service. All lette Of
inquiry promtly answered, and on receipt 1y
mail of statemeptaof the ease of claimant.
will forward the necessary papers for thei7
signature. Fees in Pension cases as fixed by
law. @ 81 .HG GIE .EaoE tsref --..
REFERENCES. Hon. Isaac BENSON, Hon. A
G. OLMsrED, j. S. MANN, Esq. +. w. KNOX,
ESQ. DAN BAKER,
Claim Agent Couderport Pa.
June s, '64.-ly.
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ITEMS.


.ynEgJ "a ITEMS. r s8mE
Several of the London theaters have
been opened for religious Worship on sun.
day.
Iu canadr, butter is ten TO twelve cents
per pound, and -four So 65 to s5 90 per
barrel.
A woman in Chicago becoming enrag-
ed at her son while he was eating, struck
him and he choked to death,
Mobile papers state that the Mobile and
Ohio Railroad has peen put 10 repair, and
trains are inning through to Neridaa.
The cost Of the tomb for the royalty Of
England, in process OF erection at Frog
more, will be S500,0ee, @ a-'a
i Mr.. Teal a woolen merchant in Leeds,
has failed. Liabilities 100000 GOO. His
assets are e5,e00,000. 4ifT
The fish oil of the eastern fisheries, which
sold for So barrel few years ago, COW
brings $40. to aiTs ant
In England the bible is now supplied
for twelve cents, the New Testament for
four cents, and the Gospels for two cents
each. -- -@@ d
The returns Of the Pennsylvania sol.
diers, vote so far as they have been receiv-
ed aud coaated show a majority for the
Union ticket of l5,079 votes.
A French author says: "When I lost
my wife, every family 10 the toWa offered
me another; but when lest my horse, no
one offered to make him good"
4 Yankee pie factory in New York
turns out $4,000 or 10000 every week.
He occupies four buildings and has ten
horses and wagons engaged in delivering
his pies about the city. ''a'
In England employment is becoming
more scarce in the manufacturing Districts
and there is continued depression aud sea-
sitivaess ia financial and commercial cir
cles. es' d
Leeds, Skipton, Silsaen, Rochdale, hob.
den Bridge, Manchester and other places
in the north of England, felt the shock Of
an earthquake on September goth.
1t is difficult, if not impossible, for men
to love aud be wise, even the heathen gods
when they were in love, made fools OF
themselves. .g-' =
Rich men often disregard the creates.
interest ofthe commonwealth, because abb
sorbed in looking to the ezorbltant inter-
ests of their own uncommon wealth.
Forty.fyc years ago this autumn 1900
bushels of potatoes were delivered at the
State Prison ~ Concord at 10 cents a
bushel Now they are selling for Sl2Q
cents q bushel. E e g.. sa iF
4 Magnificent iron clad frigaie called
the Sebastopol, was launched at Cronsiadt
Russia, OH the Oath ul. She is 200 fe't
in length, has iron plates Il Inches thicas
aud draws 26 feet Of water. e.a aEr
Intelligence from Rome announces the.
death of cardinal Bedipi, who visited this
country during the administration of Mr."
Pierce. lie died on the 9th of September,l
a sed ffty-eight. L'-''
Frith,s great picture of "the Rafwhy
Station" was sold short time since, TO-
gether with the subscription lisl for the
for &lS,00a ThesEbSeTiption
list itself now smoun:s TO over I25, 600.
The engraving Of his "Derby day" is siils
selling -9'eoa..t
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1864-11-09
HOWARD ASSOCIATION,
PHILADELPHIA, Pa.

diseases Of the Nervous, Seminal, Urina-
~ ~ and sexual sy stems-new and reliable
treatment-in reports of the HOWARD AS
SOCIATION-sent by mail in sealed let er
envelopes, free of charge. Address, DR.. T.
SKILLIN HOUGHTON, Howard Assooiatica
No. South Ninth Street, Philadelphia, Pa
jyiS.3Ss.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1864-11-09

SeARcirY OF GENTs.-The scarcity Of
cents continues 10 be the subject of ges-
eTal omplaint, though they are beirg
coined at the Philadelphia Min, a, the
rate of about 100000 worth per month,
and are distributed as fast 90 eoiseS.--
The seareiiy is undoubtedly eanscd By
people who hord them for sale at the high
premium paid terlthem. 8E
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1864-11-09

An Isaian skeleton of immeEse sizs
was diseoyred three feet under erouns,
near Fall River, Ia Hadley, Massarh usef,s-
The bones were so far deeomposed thar
most of them erumbled upon being e4-
posed 10 ,he air. Some of the Dnefora
think that the Indian was not less Eha5s
seven feet high and one hsndrca Year,
old when he died. t.ssfI -ss er..
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1864-11-09
BUSINESS CARDS.

Free and Accepted Ancient York Masons.
-EULALIA LODGE. No. 342, L. A. NJ.
STATED Meetings on the End and 4thWedneS-
DAYS of each month. Also Masonic gather
5 ings on every Wednesday Evening. for. work
and practice, at their Hall in Ceudersport.
--. G. H. WARRINER, ". N.
"A SIDNEY LYMAN, Sec'y. -..
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.JOHN s. MANN,

ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT Law,
Coudersport, Pa, will attend the several
Courts in Potter and M'kean Counties. All
business entrusted in his care will receive
prompt attention. Office corner of West
md Third streets
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1864-11-09
ARTHUR G. OLALSTED,

ATTORNEY Il COUNSELLOR AT LAW
Coudersport, Pa, will attend to all business
entrusted to his care, with pre- mptnes and
ssit-ity. Office on Southwest corner OF Main
and Fourth streets.
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ADvrRrrs snpSrs inserted at the following

Business Cards, s lines or less, per year 90
Special and Editorial Notices, per line, 10
ST. *s#All transient advertisements must be
paid in advance, and nc notice will be taken
of advertisements from distance, unless they
are accompanied by the money or satisfactory
reference.
n #Bianiks, and Job Work OF all kinds, at
tended to promptly and faithfully.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1864-11-09
VOLUME XVI. NUMBER 90.
s Ga THE
oe POTTER JOURNAL
500 te PUBLISHED BY
H1. w. McAIaraey, Proprietor.
$3.50 pa YEAa, INVARIABLY IN ADVANCE.

*.@Devoted to the cause of Republieanism,
the Interests of Agriculture, the advancement
Of Education, and the best good of Potter
sounty. Owning no guide except that OF
Principle, it will endeaver to aid in the. work
gilmore fully Freedomizing our Country.
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IT. J. oLMSTED.
IA IT. HILLt1lI y Q u n u -1's''
MILLER g. lcALARNEK,

ATTORNEYS-AT-
HARRISBURG, PA,
A GENTS for the Collection of CLAN
IN against the United States and State Go :
ernments, such as Pensioa, Bounty, Arreai :
of Pay &c. Addres. Box 50, Harrisburg, Pa.
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...r D. r. OLMSTED,
DEALER IN DRY GOODS, READY-MADE
Clothing, CrOckery, Groceries, &e-. Main ST.,
Coudersport, Pa.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1864-11-09

. COUDERSPORT HOTEL, u y
o. r. aGLASSMIRE, Proprietor Corner o.
Main and Second Streets, Coudersport, Pot
ter Co., Pa.
,i A Livery Stable is also kePtiR connect
Aion with ths Hotel
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1864-11-09
COLLINS SMITH,

DEALER in Dry Goods, Groceries, Provisions
Hardware, Queensware, Cutlery, and al
Goods usually found in aecouatry Store
Couderspert, New. 81, ZS6i.
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ISAAC BENSON.
q. T. ELLISON,

o.5 G. S. IL E. A. JONES,
DEALERS IN DRUGS, MEDICINES, PAINTS
Oils, Fancy Articles, Statieaery, Dry Coed:
Groceries, &C., Main St, CeudersPert, Pa.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1864-11-09

Frith,s great picture of "the RaAwhy
Station" was sold short time since, to-
gether with the subscription lisl for the,
engraving, for &lS,00a ThesEb>cFiptiou
list itself now smoun.s TO over ;I25, ,0Op.
The engraving Of his "Derby day" is s'ils
selling -1iega"'
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1864-11-09

Several of the London theaters have
been opened for religious worship on sun
dow
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-09-02
HarmOnfaI Philosophy.

In its spiritual sense, A. J. Davis is
the great Seer. We have attended cir
cles, laid our hands upon tables, allowed
our little fingers to touch the little
fingers of our neighbors on the right
and left, and we have been told that all
this was necessary to produce certain
results. We have endeavored to have
our mind in harmony with that of the
medium, because the philosophy of the
thing required. We shan't tell here
what sights we have seen. For aught
We know there is Harmonial Philoso-
ply in the Democratic church, and from
the reports which reach us from the Chi
cago Convention, we rather guess there
is. Before the Convention assembled,
the world never saw such an exhibition
of harmony. Its organization was eff
fected in the grandest harmony of the
spheres. The resolutions went down
and not a spirit acted naughty. But
when the names of wOuld-be Presidents
were raped out some malicious fellow
withdrew his hand from the table, the
spirits-electrics-curre was sorter in
terrupted, and the very old bag to pay
generally.
Now, brethren of the Chicago Con-
vention, we protest by your rejoicings
That your philosophy requires that you
should be harmonious, at peace among
yourselves and all mankind. Because
Mr.. Long or Mr.. Short can't get Just
such manifestations as he desires, make
him keep his hands on the table, for in
the event of the appearance and circu-
lation round your heads of things mate
rial, somebody may be hurt. But then,
suppose Mcclellan is abused and there
by your harmonial philosophy is endan-
gered, perhaps some great, controlling
spirit, like StOnewall Jackson or Sidney
Johnston, is speaking to you through
McClellan's enemies. AS those spirits,
when in the flesh, defeated the grave
digger with Quaker guns, may they not
now slay him with the jaw bone of some
ass in the Peace Church of the Democ-
racy? Brethren, think of these things
as connected with your philosophy.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-09-02
Conservatism.

We desire to know what is meant by
Democratic Union Conservatism \
congregation of old fossils and broken
down politicians, who have been alter
nately Democrats, Wings, Known 9TH
ings and Conservatives, assembled in
Chicago last week, under the name and
style of Democratic Union Conserva-
tive Convention" Old Amos Kendall,
who, when Postmaster General of the
United States, directed the ritiing and
searching of the mails to find incendi-
airy publications, and who, in vindica-
ton of his high-handed course, pleaded
the safety of the peculiar institution, y
was elected President of this Conver-
ton. Upon assuming the chair, Ken
dali declared that peace wtls The para
mount l1.'iacip|e Of ms 4cs'eg OF The No-
mocrucy and that lie aras for peace 1sca
though separation should JoHo~.' DEM
ocratic Union Conservatism, according
to Kendall, means PEACE eren at the cost
of diuiding the Union. 1t was this Con-
vention that nominated George B. Me-
Clellan, the grave-digger, for President.
What in the name of common sense
does this party expect 10 conserve >
"Peace, eren though separation .tol'o'c,"
and this is Democratic Union Conservs-
tism. Well, we'll; what next?
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-09-02

Some weeks since the Vinton EogIc
suggested the propriety of holding a
State Convention of editors and publish
ers, for the purpose of establishing a
higher and uniform scale of prices OF
printing. The suggestion seems to be
meeting with general favor from the
press of our State. The West Union
Record names the LIST of October as the
time and Iowa City the place. The
Davenport Gazette suggests that the
Convention be held in this city during
the Iowa Central Sanitary Fair, which
commences Sept. 18th. AS a very con.
siderable portion of the State will be
represented in this city at that time, we
think the Gazette is about right.
Brethren Of the press, we will extend
to you cordial, royal welcome. We
shall be more than happy to see and ex
tend to you our most generous hospital
tiles. Will you come?
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-09-02
Make them Sweat.

Solicitor Whiting, of the War Department. has
been instructed by Secretary Stanton to insti-
tqte prosecution against ex,Surgeon General
hammond, Messrs. Wythe & Bros, of Ohio, and
amount of money fraudulently obtained from
the Treasury during the administration of the
late Surgeon General. The frauds, it is estima-
ted, will foot up over half million of dollars
Other parties. it is stated,will also be compelled
to MISUNDERSTANDING.
But what oppression and tyranny is
here exhibited. AS it is customary FOR
the Copperhead Democracy to condole
with every scalawag that the govern
ment seeks to punish, can't they get up
an indignation meeting? Hammond is
patriot and the government is a des-
potism. Of course they are-with Cop
l,arhaads
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-09-02
IOWA NEWS.

j. g. Davenport has resigned hia
position as postmaster at Cedar Rapids,
and is succeeded by G. NJ. Hewitt.
The Iowa yearly meeting of Friends
will be held in Oskaloosa during the
first and second weeks of September. .
Thomas E. Atwood, a young son OF
Robert Atwood, of Davis county, was
thrown from horse and killed, on the
10th. t-e
The Union men of Louisa county,
in convention at Wapello last Saturday,
nominated John Hale for Clerk and
John A. Brown for Recorder Both
good men, and sure of election.
The quota of the 9th District is $50.
The quota for the same number Of men
called for last fall was 1850. This num-
Der would indicate large increase in
population within the last year.
&C. Ben Darwin, Esq, Union candi-
date for Presidential ElectOr, is stopping
in town. In week or two he will
commence a systematic canvass of the
State. he is IOrclDle anu eloquent
speaker, and will accomplish great
deal of good in advancing the interests
of the Union cause in Iowa. \ list OF
appointments will be published in a few
days.-Desna0iaes Reg.
INCOME RECAPTURED.--We learn
from the Burlington Horkeye that
McComb, the Ottumwa murderer, has
been recaptured. He was captured on
the line of the Keokuk Railroad while
eating beakfast at farm house, last Sat
urday morning. The horse thief who
escaped with him was also taken.
Henry McClurken, J. S. Hurley and
l.. w. Vale are the committee in Louisa
county to organize the militia. Those
subject to the law should enroll them
selves Mt once and see that their COM
panies are reported to the committee, as
the penalty of the law will doubtless be
enforced against those who omit this
duty.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-09-02

1t is reported that on Wednesday OF
last week a party of twenty-five Sioux
Indians attacked an encampment OF
Winnebagoes, near Onawa, Monona
county, this State. Ten Winnebagoes
and one Sioux Indian were killed. The
Omaha Republican, of Aug. Goth, states
that a guard was posted around Onawa
on Wednesday night. Mounted scouts
arrived at Onawa during the same night,
bringing intelligence that 300 or 4OG
Sioux had crossed the Missouri River
near the Omaha Mission, and were then
in Iowa. Whether they were in pursuit
of the Winnebagoes, or intent upon
mischief to white settlers, is not known.
So long as it is "Indian fight Indian, y
it will be well enough to let the coppery
scamps alone. If they can only man
age to exterminate each other, after the
fashion of the Kilkenny War, the Gov
eminent and the people will be saved
from heavy bill of expense and from
much Northumberland Register,
30fh
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-09-02
=" Stern Old Patriot"

Such is the cognomen given to Lazar-
us w. Powell, Senator from Kentucky,
by the Muscatine Courier. That's what
we regard as a Democratic definition OF
traitor. If old Powell isn't an infa-
nous old scoundrel then that term has
no significance. If he isn't traitor
double distilled, and infamous beyond
description, then Benedict Arnold was
patriot. Aaron Burr was a stern old
patriot if Powell is one. But then there
is fellow feeling that makes the Cour-
ier wonderous kind to such scamps as
Lazarus w. Powell.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-09-02
Our Sanitary Fair.

Two weeks more of effort and labor
and what are you doing, people of Cen
trail Iowa? The treasurer of the North
ern Fair held at Dubuque last week for.
warded to the Sanitary Commission
$4,000, making total of $4,000, as the
proceeds Of that Fair. We know that
all portions of our State contributed to
that noble fund. But are you doing
your whole duty to the cause? Visit
your neighbors, talk with your parish.
oners, leave no effort untried to make
your Fair in September equal in results
to that held in DUBUQUE,
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-09-02
The Nominations.

Mcclellan and Pendleton were noni'
mated at Chicago Wednesday. This re-
suit was anticipated. Union men are
we'll satisfied with it, as it insures the
election of the Baltimore nominees by
an overwhelming majority.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-09-02
UNION STATE TICKET.

FOR SECRETARY OF STATE,
AMES WRIGHT, of Delaware Co
FOR AUDITOR OF STATE,
J. A. ELLIOTT, of Mitchell Go.
FOR TREASURER OF STATE,
w. H. HOLMES, of Jones Co.
FOR REGISTER OF STATE LAND OFFICE,
J. A. HARVEY, of Fremont Co
FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL,
I. L. ALLEN, of Tama County.
FOR SUPREME JUDGE,
G. {. COLE, of Polk County.
ELECTORS AT LARGE,
:. BEN. DARWIN, of Burlington
VIM. G. THOMPSON, of Linn Co
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-09-02
The Late Attack on Memphis.
HEADQUARTERS SECOND BRIGADE,
District Of Memphis,

District Of Memphis,
Aug. oath, 1864. J
EDITOR MUSCATINE JOURNAL: - You
have doubtless ere this seen in the But
ietin accounts of the rebel raid into
Memphis on Sunday last, and the big
scare on Tuesday following. AS Musca-
tine is strongly represented here, DROP
you this line to allay any uneasiness
that may exist in your county.
The Muscatine boys are all right-rec.
ords clear and hides whole. The ac-
counts given in the Bulletin of the
action on Sunday are in some respects
incorrect.
l will speak only OF what came under
my own observation. Being in com.
mand Of a brigade that was some divided
duty called me to different parts of the
line. l therefore had an opportunity OF
seeing what was done, and by whom il
was done.
The BaNetin states that Gen. Dustan
with the militia, held the Northeastern
portion of the city, assisted by kincaid's
and Woods brigade. Now to the facts
All the approaches TO the city from the
North except one, that being held by &
detachment from the Sth Iowa. were
held by the "Grey- Boards and they
alone. All that was seen of the militis
by us was squad of about twenty, who
took position tat parade rest on the raj
road for, perhaps, half an hour, and
then ''retired III good order
The hardest of the fighting fell upon
the Sth Iowa and the 18th Illinois. The
10th Wisconsin did nobly
/ feel proud OF the Grey Boards. They
were as cool as if OH dress parade. We
have considerable sickness, but not of q
serious nature. Capt. Wells has been
sick, but is improving.
Yours, in haste. G. w. KINCAID,
Col, CONG I'd Brig
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-09-02

| Gen. Suily gained a decisive victory
over 500 lodges of hostile Sioux, neal
Little Missouri River, July 30th. He
destroyed immense quantities of their
provisions and property.
| Dnring the week ending August 18th,
9,0SS immigrants from Europe arrived
at New York. This makes total OF
| 49,, 275 from LIST of January date, and
shows all increase of about thirty thous-
and over the arrivals during the cores
| pOnding season in 1860.
! Gen. HeintZelman has issued an inn
portant order, directing that no firearms
or gunpowder shall be received, trans
ported or delivered by any railroad or
express companies within his depart
ment, comprising the States of Ohio,
Indiana, Michigan and Illinois, for the
next sixty days.
VIM. a. Sanborn's bank, at Sterling,
H., was robbed Saturday night Of SO,
! 600, Of which $4,000 was in gold and
$3.50 in silver. About $4,000 of the
money belonged to depositors. The
lock was cut out by cold-chisel. A
s'edge hammer, railroad pick and cold
chisels were left in the,building.
WI. y. JdchSoii, lloGlOil peuuIeI liolll
Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, was robbed of $1,000,
Carthage, Ill. The thief took Mr.. Us
pants, too, but had no use for them after
he had obtained the money from the
pockets. The money was of all denomi-
nations from one dollar to one hundred
dollar bills.
Provost Marshal Thompson made a
seizure of fifty kegs of powder at the
freight house in Terre Haute, Ind, on
the I'D. The powder was consigned
to a saloon keeper, who made an affida-
Wit that he knew nothing about it. The
seizures of revolvers and ammunition in
Indiana and New York. and shipped to
tie Sons of Liberty in Indiana, amount
in value to $4,000.
The Peoria folks are all agOg over an
elopement that recently took place there.
August Summers ran away with VIM.
Fishers wife. They sold Off Fishers
household effects, he being absent from
home at the time, and disappeared. An
officer traced the guilty pair to ShebOy-
gan, Wis, arrested them, and started for
Chicago with them on a steamboat, but
at Kenosha, where the vessel stopped a
short time, the prisoners both escaped,
and so the matter rests.
Advices from the West say that seven
men of the eth Iowa Cavalry, en- route
from Salina to Fort Ellsworth with dis
patches, were attacked by upward of two
hundred Indians, and four killed. A
large body of Indians is reported between
Smoky Hill and Saline river, and all
the valleys of Western Kansas swarm
with them. About fifty settlers fami-
lies are encamped IS miles northwest of
Fort Riley. The savages are said to
have captured over 5000 horses and
mules, besides cattle, in the past six
weeks. The population of the various
$4,000, 900 of whom are warriors.