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White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-06-08
Che Kansas Chief.
OIL. MILLER, ..... EDITOR.
WHITE CLOUD, KANSAS:
::: }: June 8, 1865.
The Punishment of Crime.

A number of persons have remarked
to rs. that our article, last week, concer.
ming civil law and the punishment Of
outlaws, went rather deep, and if follow.
ed ont generally. would bring about
bad state of affairs. We are glad, at
least, that we have drawn public atten-
tion to the matter, and that there now
appears to be q determination among
law.sbiding men to render the civil law
effective. As we said last week, we still
say, that we regret the necessity for mob
violence, or acts of punishment outside
af the law. We are aware that, If once
started, there is danger of its. being run
to extremes, and is liable to become as
great an evil as the one sought to be sup
pressed. The mass OF the people are
law-abiding. and only necessity forces
them to organize vigilance committees,
and to take the punishment of villains
into their own hands. And there is no
Disgusting the fact. that the people Of
this part of the country are rapidly ap-
preaching that crisis. It is no longer a
question of security of property. but life
is now at stake. The outlaws have pro-
gressed SO far, that they do not permit
human life to stand between them and
the accomplishment Of their ends. 1t is
imperstively necessary that something
be done to end this state of affairs.
We are now assured that the officers
of the law are determined to spare no ef-
fort to remedy the evils spoken of. A
Grand Jury is to be summoned for the
next term of the Court, and the utmost
energy will be used to overhaul thieves,
robbers, and outlaws Of every kind, with
their aiders and abettors, and to punish
those who are convicted, to the fullest
extent of the law. We sincerely trust
that this will be done. and that the pub
lie will forbear, as far as possible. from
taking the matter into their own hsnds.
until they give the law another opportu-
nifty. If, after fair effort, the law can
not reach the evil, then there will be no
other alternative left t6an for the people
to rely upon themselves. In the mean
time, let every lover of law and order see
that every act of lawlessness within his
knowledge is presented to the Grand Ju-
~, and the facts established by proper
evidence. As the civil officers have
awakened to their duty. give them every
assistance to execute it.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-06-08
The Indlctment AGAINST ,JeG:

The Indlctment Against JeG
The indictment found against JEFF. Da-
Wis BY the Grand Jury Of the District
Court of the District of Columbia, oc.
cupies column and . half. in fins type,
in the New York Tribune, without q full
stop from the beginning until the end.
Notwithstanding its legal formally and
tedious repetition, it frequently borders
on the ludicrous I: and We do not know
but thstths lawyer who drew it up. pur.
posely made it 90. 1t goes on to say
that JED. Davis, yeoman, late of the
County Of Henrico. and State of Virgin
ia, not having the fear of God before his
eyes. but with wickedness and malice in
bis heart. and instieated by the Devil.
did conspire to make war against the
rightful authority Of the United States oI
Americs. and was acknowledged and re-
cognized BY Q great multitude of men,
their names to the Jury being unknown.
to wit: to the number Of twenty thou
sand and upward. as their leader and
commander. .in-chief; that on the first
day Of June. in the year OF our Lord one
thousand eight hundred and sixty-four.
be falsely. msliciously. and traitorously
did compass, imagine and intend to levy
and carry on war, insurrec.ion and re-
bellion ; and that afterwards, to wit: on
the fifteenth day of July. in the year Of
our Lord one Thousand eight hundred
and sixty-four. said great multitude did
obey the said JEFF. Davis, to march in q
warlike manner-that is to say, with
drums and colors, with cannon, muskets,
carbines, swords, cutlasses and with q
large amount Of ammunition. to wit !:
powder. shot, shells, cartridges. percus-
sion caps. bullets. and with other NUM-
tions of war; and with large number
of horses, mules. wagons and ambulsn-
ces; and also with a large amount of
provisions. to wit: -four, corn meal,
pork. bacon, beef, beans, and other pro-
visions: and that the said multitude,
with the said supplies, repeating them
over. on the said fifteenth day of July.
in the year of our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and sixty-four, did march
into the District Of Columbis, within the
Jurisdiction of that Court. and did at
tack a forti6cAtion of the United States,
and kill and wound a large number of
soldiers Of the said United States, to wit:
to the number of Eve hundred and up
ward, ETC., etc.
All this rigmarole means that, in June
and July. 1864. JEFF. Davis sent an army
into the District Of Columbia, to attack
the Notifications OF Washington, and
that they find true bill of indictment
against him.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-06-08

H The Lawrence Journal is about
to change hands. Jimmy Christian.
former law-partner of Gen. Lane, and
Milton w. Reynolds, formerly of the
Nebraska City News, are. to be the new
editors. Although both formerly Buc-
hansn Democrats. they say that the pa
per will remain Radical Republican, and
advocate the political equality Of all men.
They also say that the paper will not be
run in the interest of any man.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-06-08

S The Ladies' Repository. for June,
is before Us. The engrsvings are NOR.
ming scene on the coast of Mt. Deser,
Island. and portrait Of Mrs. Kirkland.
1t contains sketches Of Madame de Krude.
ner, Klopstock. and Mrs. Caroline NJ.
kirkland; and q number of sketches,
tales. and poems. As high. toned, mo.
raj and interesting Magazine, the Repos-
itory has no superior. Published at
Cincinnati, at IS SOL year.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-06-08

re- Arthur's Home Magazine, for
July, has come to hand. The principal
illustrations are "Hanuah," and Fourth
of July.'' The Music is called "Alice
Mazourks." Its table of contents en-.
braces q variety that cannot fail to in
terest and please all kinds of tastes.
This number commences Volume 26.
Now is q favorable time to subscribe.
Published at Philadelphis, at $3.50 q
year. We furnish it for 50, to our SUBJ
scribers.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-06-08

NEGRO SUFFRAGE THE ONLY Svcr,
FOR PERMANENT PEAcE.-R,fuse this ..i
the Southern States will make sncb I.- I
as will allow the freedmen oplv r. y,
"hewers Of wood and drawers of v,,., " V
and, uniting with Northern Copperbs.I,
will control the legislation of the conn
try.
Secure to the colored man the rDu
rights Of citizenship. And his vo,. m
united as it naturally will be with n,
loyal vote of the South, will alwavs con
troll State legislation, and hence will
make certain to them fair treatmsD, :
That is all they need.
The Border-State Union men, general,
ly. are ready for this. One of the mos,
influential and wealthy planters recep,Jv
urged and urged this measure upop h,
neighbors. saying that without it no Ioy.
al mans life or property would be safe in
the Southern States for twenty years
Boston Commonwealth.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-06-08

D re- A number of the Kansas papers
are piling thesoft sawder thickly on to
Sidney Clarke, telling what q working
and efficient Congressman he is making.
We have no doubt he can be an efficient
member, If he will but inasmuch as be
will not take his seat until December,
no one can tell how be will scquit him
self, and it will be time enough for puffs,
after be shall have given q sample of his
craftsmanship.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-06-08

A RECORD OF HoNoR.-It is officially
announced that no Vermont regiment has
Jet lost Its colors on the battle feld.-Ex
Good for the Green Mountain State.
We know no: whether it has been "offi
cially announced" or not. but the fact is
the same in regard to Kansas regiments.
We do recollect, however. that in reply
to an inquiry from Senator Lane. last
winter. Gen. Halleck stated officially
that but 6fty-eight Kansas soldiers had
ever surrendered to the enemy. Csn Yer
mont or any other State show such re-
cord as sthat?-Lavrence Tribune.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-06-08

THE Reward FOR THE REBEL GOyERy-
Or OF VuGINIa.-We find the following
significant advertisement in the Raleigh
IN. c. Standard:
"Hesdquarters Military Division Of the
James. Richmond, Va, May s. 1866
$4,000 reward By order ofthe Secre-
tary of War, a reward Of S25. 900 is here,
by offered for the arrest and delivery for
trial of William Smith, rebel Governor
of Virginia. H. w. Hslleck, MsjOr
General commanding.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-06-08

1t is most likely that three Of Ford's
theatre employees will have to die. as it
seems pretty clear that they aided Booth
m materially in the execution of his dread.
ful murder. Ford, the proprietor. is still
in the Old Capitol, bnt SO far as learned,
is not implicated. The theatre is still
under guard by the military. No one
can enter except by a permit of tbeeSec-
retsry Of War. 1t remains just as it was
the night Of the assassination.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-06-08

The MAN OF THE HoUR-Tbs bearing
Of Secretary Stanton, through all the ap-
palliug stages Of the late tragedy in
Washington. furnishes another proof that
he has long been the master spirit Of the
Government. Courage. high purpose,
great personal authority and untiring de-
votion to his duty. are the conspicuous
features Of this distinguished minister
Wilkes, Spirit.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-06-08

A dozen wealthy negroes form Boston,
New York, Philadelphia. Washington
and elsewhere, one Of them having $780,.
600 invested in Government stocks, have
applied for authority to start bank ct
Washington. to be called the Freed
mans National Bank" with capital OF
$500. 900. If the State banks; which
are changing to the national system. and
which have the preference. don't absorb
the aggregate capital allowed by law,
their request will be granted.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-06-08

Beverly Tucker and Geo. N. Sanders,
the rebel agents in Canada, after asssTer-
ating their innocence of any completely
10 the plot to murder the President, have
suddenly disappeared. Their sudden
flight can hardly be sequence OF inno'
cence. but rather proof that added men
dacity to conspiracy.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-06-08

% A reliable private letter says tb't
among Mr.. Lincoln's papers has been
tound package of letters, marked in bis
own hand writing. Assassination Let
,ers." While many of them threatened
his life, others warned him Of plots to
take it. He seems to have become SO
used to things of this sort that neiths kini
made any impression npun him.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-06-08

AT the funeral Of the President
one beautiful wreath Of white roses. which
graced the coffin, was sent from Boston
BY the sister Of young soldier. who had
been pardoned by the President when
sentenced to be shot for some military
offeuse,
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-06-08
~ Petersou's Maeaziue. for Julv.

~ Peterson's Magazine, for July. is
received. The steel plate. "The Ashes
Of Life" is illustrative Of fine story.
"A Colored Fashion Plate is presented,
and q wood engraving, entitled "The
First Dip into Salt Water" The Mu-
sic in this number is "Fsust Gslop."
The present number commences the Sec
ond volume for 1866. Price. 50 year.
Published at Philsdelphia.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-06-08

r. NJ. T. Hunter has been arrested sna
brought to Richmond and placed in gan'
boat in the james. 1t is said that Hunt
er. for q year past. has been desirons lOf
Re- Union, being satisfied that further re-
sistauce was hopeless.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-06-08

E Gen. Thomss Ewing, formerly Oi
this State, is one of the ATTORNEYS enplo!
ed to defend the asesssins Of fhs Pfos'.
dent. We think General Ewing mlsn'
have found some better business 10 c"
ploy his time.-Atehison Champion.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-06-08

II is Q noticeable fact that in their
letters to the Canada papers, Gesfge N.
Sanders and Beverly Tucker speak Of the
President's assassin a. "Mr. Bootb." "Mr.
J. Wilkes Booth" and of JEFF. Davis
as "our Christian President"
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-06-08

The ticket which drew the Pstee hous,
ct 81. 10, Happened to be among t.S'. :.S
not sold. Wbereupoo some ons' WIZ
viIlainous double entendre in bis ~oru,, :.
suggests that John Pstse "kno~s ~" "
keep q hotel." sTfsa "
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-06-08

The PRICE 6F BLooD.-Ths Tribune,
special says: "The counsel defending
the conspirators are to be paid, if paid
at all. by money raised in Baltimore for
that purpose"
Reverdy johnson. a Senator from
Maryland, and the prosecutor in the DreI
Scott case, was then paid BY money
drawn by tho bloody lash Of Slavery. To-
day R,verdy johnson. Thomas Ewing,
Jr., and others. attorneys for the assass-
ins of President Lincoln. are to be paid
by the secessionists OF Baltimore.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-06-08

II is said that Fernando Wood, on re-
ceiving in London the news of the recent
victories. decided to postpone bis visit to
Egypt and the Holy Land. and to return
home. to take hand in the recon struc-
tion of parties. & si' - ias1 assai
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-06-08

BLAcKsMITHINa.-A @. Mills, late
of Oregon, has taken the shop in this
place, near Thackers' Mill, and is now
carrying on Blscksmithing in all its
branches. from the toughest to the finest.
He is q No. / mechanic. capable of do
ing any job Of work in his line. or Of re-
pairing any piece of machinery. and will
do it in quick time.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-06-08

Details Of colored troops. with intrencn,
ing tools, are employed in burylng 'nS
Union dead who have lain exposed on
the battle fields around Richmond ior .
year past. Several hundred skeletons
were inferred near Cold Hsrbor.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-06-08

The Louisville Democrat says that
Psyne, Who attempted to ssssssinate Sec
retary Seward, is one of family Of that
name living in Union County. Ky. He is
supposed to be the same Payne who was
6:nishsd, . year or two ago. by General
Sherman. So. -. ~.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-06-08

~ Andy johnson. in a speech to
the colored people at Nashville. told
them he would be their Moses. Old
Hickory would be the right stuff to make
his rod OF.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-06-08
EF Gov. McGrsth, of South Carroll

EE Gov. McGrsth, of South Carroll
ma. has been captured, and taken to
Washington. Before his capture. be is
sued manifesto, declaring the Confede-
rscy played out. and advising the people
to submit to such terms Is the conquerors
should be pleased to grant. Wade
Hampton escaped, and at last accounts
had not been caught.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-06-08

~ We were mistaken in saying that
the drafted men of Kansas had been dis
charged and sent home. Only those who
went as substitutes have been discharged
the original drafted men are still held
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-06-08

HE jeff. Davis may have been taken
for woman. at the time Of his capture /;
but the country will not be satisfied until
it hears that he is we'll hung.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-06-08

Col. D. R. Anthony. of the Leaven-
worth Bulletin. says be would "like to
see the Generals, Colonels and Captains
who never did any lighting. but who have
managed TO save Eve, ten. and hundred
thouesnd dollars during the past three or
four years. exposed" and adds that 'the
man who kills rebels is patriot; the Off
Ger Who robs the Government, . traitor
end thief"
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-06-08

Both Lieut.. Gen. Grant and Maj. Gen.
Meade have testified to the efficiency Of
Mr. Stanton in the management of the
War Department. the former saying that
MIR. Stanton had never in!erfered with his
duties. never dictated course Of cam
psign to him, bat had always heartily CO.
operated " ith him.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-06-08

] ~ We were favored with a msgni6-
cent rain. last evening and this morning.
1t was the rigit thing in the right place,
and at the right time.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-06-08

~ The Louisville Journal makes o
long. elaborate and eloquent appeal to the
people of Kentucky, to make the aboli-
tion Of slavery the leading issue in the
August election for members Of the Legis-
lsture, and to vote for no man not pledg-
ed to vote for the Constitutional Amend
ment abolishing slavery.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-06-08

Judge Stafford. decided at a recent
term Of the District Court, that the pro-
vision in the u. s. Revenue Law, which
provides that no paper or document on
which stamp is required to be placed
shall be valid without it. is imperative
in Kansas. and that such papers are legal
and valid. The power of the United
States being restricted to providing a
penalty for such neglect.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-06-08

E An exchange says that when JEFF.
Davis, in bis fight, kicked up his fe-
male toggery. be showed "grsat calf. "
Aud. it might also have added. "great
ass"
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-06-08

A dispatch from Montreal says Geo. N.
Sanders and Beverly Tucker have dissp-
psared. 1t is reported that they have
gone IN the direction Of Halifax.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-06-08

NEvADA.-Some people abbreVlsl' @ .u'
name of the State of Nevada, Oh g.
velo2es and newspapers. "Na." ina ;.'
liable to be. as it has often been mIs,' m
terpreted for "Nebrssks." Write II Ns''
and no mistake need be made.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-06-08

The Washington correspondent Of the
New York World says: The reward for
the capture of Booth will be distributed
between very many men. The negro
Swan, will get as much Of it as be de-
serves. 1t amounts to about $50. 600,
but the War Department may increase it
at discretion. The entire reward am-
cunts to S163, ,0C0."
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-06-08

The junior editor of the Mexico Ds.. :,I..
CON having drawn .two white Marssll,s ss
bed-spresds." in the Patse lottery, ~
sires 9 house, some furniture. and : ~; ~
to complete his establishment and 's''''
ty. @ - l4.f
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-06-08

!. Usrssur RrroRr.-It is now sla''s s
authoritstiveIy. to the credit Of .s.s sp. !.
BoorH. that he hss not sPPhec, e | for
person or By letter. at WAsniDe'on
the body of bis brother. g:.I..t,
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-06-08

Eg The Missouri Constitution is pro-
baby defeated. St. Louis gives q very
large adverse majority. and st. Joseph
and Kansas City also 60 against it.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-06-08

2 ~ Col. Jennison has had an exam.
ination, at Leavenworth, and been bound
over in the sum of 5000. for letting Col
Anthony shoot him in the leg.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-06-08

= ~ When JEFF Davis was running
away. he was spprehensive of danger
from the blacks /; but Immediately after
assuming the character Of female. he
experienced sudden attack of the ,chifes.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-06-08

@ Ttis is the 20.h. anniversary of
the death Of Gen. Jackson.
, 1865-12-26
The Ketchum Fr1udn-Sux apalnsx
tho Kcschum Fjrm-A Youthful
EinAncler in Court.
[Efom the XeH York Wnrld oil
SUPREME CouRr-C1Rcu1T-Part 1.-Bcfore
Judge Sutherland

SUPREME CoURr-C1RcU1T-Pazt 1.-Bcfore
Judge Sutherland.
The Union National Bunk vs. Morris ketch-
nm ct al.-The plaintiffs sued upon check
for ESQ, 600, dated August 18th, drawn BY tho
frm Of Ketchnm, Son fx Co., npon me Amert
Of Charles Graham 4 Co., and oy them h.
dorsed. The transaction occurred On the day
of Edward B. Eetchuna's disappearance. Tho
defence xna that the defendants never To-
ceIyed consideration or value lor the check;
that It was given for tne accommodation Of
Graham Go he en1 ebssa sea
md md We're NOT the holders for value. Tbs
cnnrt held that the plaintiffs were to be pre-
surued to be bona fde holders, and that 1t de-
yolyed upon the defendants to show atfirma-
tively to the contrary 80 that they had the
opening Of the case. Among tho Witnesses
for tho defence{were Edward B. ketchum, and
George " Van Loon, Of the firm Of Chas. Gsa-
ham & Co. Young Ketchnm appeared quite
told upon him quite perceptibly. There Was
an entire absence of the easy, selEconfldeut
look which he bore Just subsequent to his ar
rest. The evidence showed that the check
was signed In blank On the morning OF ia
date by Mr.. SVEN, a member Of the Katchuu
firm, and afterwards filled out by clerk bv
direction Of Edward ketchun, and that there
was no entry upon tho books Of the firm OF
anything ns having been received for 1t. For
the purpose Of showing that no consideration
had been given bT Graham & Co. for the
check, Edward ketchum Was asked what had
taken place between himself and Mr.. Graham
previous to giving 1t On that day. TbIa nnas.
ton was objected to and excluded; aud then
10 the question what took place at the check.
MI. Ketchum replied that he simply banded
Ar' Graham the check In coosummation ot