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The Howard union., 1865-06-15
PROSPECTUS
OF
THE HOWARD UNION.

The undersigned having purchased the 'TIMEs'
Printing Establishment, proposes the regular pub
lie alton Of new paper in Glasgow, called The
Howard UNION. To the State and National Ad-
ministrations in their efforts TO wipe out the last
traces of the rebellion, restore the union of the
States, and secure the return once more Of peace
and prosperity to the people, it will yield cor
dial and hearty support. 1t will be as much of u
local paper as possible, thereby specially adapt
ing it to the wants of its subscribers ;-and in
addition, will contain summary Of all important
events transpiring.
Determined TO labor zealously to promote the
interests of the people of Howard and adjoining
counties, and believing that well-conducted pa
per will be of utility and convenience to them,
l respectfully solicit from them that patronage
the enterprise deserves.
TERMs-Two Dollars per year, or One Dollar
for six months, invariably in adrance.
FRANCIS NJ. TAYLOR.
The Howard union., 1865-06-15
Our Turn Must Come.

"Generation after generation" says fine
writer, shave felt as we now feel, and their
lives were as active as our own. They
passed like vapor, while nature wore the
same aspect Of beauty as when her Creator
commanded her to be. The world will
have the same attraction for our offspring
yet unborn, that she had once for us as chill.
dren. Yet little while, and all will have
happened. The throbbing heart will be
stifled, and we shall be at rest. Our fune.
raj will find its way, and prayers be said
and we shall be left alone in silence and
darkness for the worms. And 1t may be
for shvrt time wo will be spoken Of, bS,
the things of life will creep in, and our
names will soon be forgotten. Days will
continue to move on, and laughter and song
will be heard in the room in which we
died and the eyes that mourned for US will
be dried, and glisten again with joy, and
even our children will cease to think of us
and will not remember to lisp our Names y
The Howard union., 1865-06-15

SUICIDE FOR DISAPPOINTED LovE-CoFTN
FOR THE LIvING.-The fact that a young lady
drowned herself on the opposite side Of tue river
on the Cd inst, was mentioned in this place on
Wednesday last. We have since learned that the
body was recovered and an inquest held by Jus
tice Henry Robinson, of Venice. Mr.. Samuel
Seachman was foreman of the jury, and the YER
dict was that the deceased. whose name was
Elizabeth Lederer, drowned herself on account of
''matrimonial disappointment by one Andrew
Funkhouser.o Who the false Andrew is we
could not learn, nor the circumstances OF IN e
..matrimonial disappointment" 1t is presumed,
however, that FunkhouSeT promised marriage and
flew the track. Miss. Lederer lived in this city.
On the day she drowned herself, she made two
trips across the river, walking up and down the
bank as if meditating the deed, but not quitesre-
solved to make the fatal plunge. On her las
visit 10 Venice she sat under tree for some tine
gazing upon the troubled waters in.eydent dis
tress Soon after the ferry boat had left the shore
she was seen 10 rise from her seat under the tree
run TO the river, and wade in until she disappeared
under the water. She was caught short distance
| below by some BOYS in a slfl, but her heart hat
ceased to beat and her troubles were ended.
The body was taken on shore, and among thos
who went TO view it was an old man nance
Linck, living near Venice. He recognized It a
| his own daughter, and came over to ST. Louis an
purchased coffin TO have the poor girl decent,
buried On going back with the coffin, one OF tn
| first persons he met was his daughter, whom b
supposed dead, and who appeared before him
to inform him of his mistake. The old man wa
overjoyed at seeing his daughter alive, and tn
coffin was used for the burial of the poor suicide
LIST. LOUIS Democrat;
The Howard union., 1865-06-15

Gsy-The Chicago Tribune says: The principle
of President Johnson's amnesty Is plainly discern
able. II aims to keep the LEADING REBELS with
from them by wholesome view Of its terrors.-
OF course il is not expected that there will be any
extensive arrests, imprisonments or executions OF
the excepted classes. Such a policy would be
impracticable, and unwise If practicable. Nor
will there be any general confscstion of property
which would merely stay the return of prosper
ty and plant the seeds OF perpetual feud on every
acre OF ground thus molested. But the power Of
the Government will remain to lay hold on thu
stubborn offender who shall persist in his rebel
lion or seek TO thwart the decree of emancipation
Any rebel in the excepted classes who desires
pardon can at least ask for it, and we presume
very few, comparatively, will need to ask sec
ond time, if they show a willingness TO take thu
oath prescribed in the proclamation.
The Howard union., 1865-06-15

OuR "FoRErcN RELATroNs"-ARR1vA1
OF l,247 IMMIGRANTS IN ONE VESSEL
Elsewhere, we announce the departure oi
three ocean steamers from this port, to-day
with some 300 or 400 of our "frst fam
iIies," intending to spend the summer in
England, on the continent, etc,-and our
marine reporter now notifies us Of strong
counter current, in the arrival of the steam,
er Helvetia from Liverpool and Queens
town with twelve hundred and seventeen
immigrants on board These are not o
the "first families" of England and Ireland
but which is, perhaps, in some respects
much better, the real bone and sinew.
|. The "Helvetia" has the credit of bring
ing the largest cargo that ever crossed the
Atlantic 10 single steamer.-[ New Yorl
Express.
The Howard union., 1865-06-15
Our Relations with England.

The Owl (edited by Hon. Evelyn Ashley,
Lord Palmerston's Private Secretary concludes
an article on British relations with the United
States by saying the peace Of the world seems TO
depend at this moment upon the firm and joint
action OF England and France. Without COM
mitting ourselves to the policy of our neighbors
in Mexico, 1t will be easy to let the United States
understand that the two great Western powers of
Europe are one as TO their mode of regarding in
ternational obligations and the sacredness of pub
lie law.
The Owl says that the question of paying an in
demnity for the losses the Americans have sus-
tanned by the depredatous of the Alabama has
reached an unpleasant point. In reply to the
Government at Washington, the British Cabinet
has intmated that it IS not intended to pay theiI
damages, and that the international law is on 1uT
side. The rejoinder from Washington alludes tc
compulslon.
The Howard union., 1865-06-15

The vote for and against the new Constitution
in this county passed off very quietly. The vote
ar this precinct was 1877 for 10 80 against. The
county gave majority against it of about 400.
The vote of Randolph was sl6 against to Sc for
it. Boone 1868 TO 1876 for it. Yesterdays Re-
publican places the majority so far as heard from,
against il at 3,472; the Democrats tabeexhIbrts
majority for it of 1859. The latter paper says
there are yet twenty-six counties to hear from
which will increase the majority in IFS favor; and
''the Missouri troops at Montgomery, Ala, wll
probably give majority of two thousand in the
same direction" A telegram from Jefferson City
also states that the Constitution is adopted by
few thousand majority.
The Howard union., 1865-06-15

THE HAND OF COP IN GREAT Events.
The Boston Post, in an editorial under
the head "ThOughts for the day." says
with great force:
No people was ever taught the lesson of
direct dependence upon Heaven more thor
oughly than we. Where we felt the most
assurance we have as often failed. We
have been directed into paths which our.
selves we should not have elected 10 fol-
low. Our unwilling steps have proved
the most direct to the place of safety The
wlsest counsels of our wisest men have
been thwarted by events again and again.
Unlocked for instruments of deliverance
have been placed in our hands. The hum
BILE have succeeded in confounding the
high and nighty. Devices which were
built mainly or entirely upon human skill
have been put aside as a child puts away
its toys. Wherever we have looked for
help, if we have averted our faces from
Heaven we looked invariably in vain. The
Ruler of the Universe has visibly led u.
through the miraculous maze of Natona
peril; and 10 Him we must continue to ap.
peal for safety and guidance, if we woulc
continue one people and enjoy lasting
prosperity and happiness.
The Howard union., 1865-06-15
Grants Passion for Smoking.

The June number Of Harper's Magazine
has an interesting article, entitled "Recol-
lections of Grant" giving anecdotes illus
trative Of his character and estimate of his
military genius. 1t seems that the motto Of
the Scottish clan from which Grant derives
his surname, is "Stand fast, stand firm,
stand sure" The following extract is in
teresting
"He is more. inveterate smoker than
either Sherman or Rosecrans, but he
smokes in dlffereut style and for differ
ent effect. Both Sherman and Rosecrans
take tobacco as stmulant TO their nervous
organizations. Grant smokes with the list
less, absorbed and satis siied air of an opium
smoker, his mind and body being smoothed
into repose rather than excited by the effect
of the weed. Neither Sherman nor Rose
Grams are neat smokers, the velvet breast.
facings of their coats and their shirt bosoms
being generally soiled. Grant on the con
trary, is very neat. and smokes only the
best Of segars. He smokes almost withou
cessation, and is never at ease when EN-
ployed at anything which forbids smokin:
as an accompaniment. During the famou
interview with Pemberton before Vieks
burg he smoked with his usual composure
I'VE pardon General Grant for smoking
segar as he entered the smouldering ruin
of the town of Vicksburg,' said rebel pa
per after the surrender. "A little stag
effect, it added, SIS admirable in great cap
tains.' But Grant never smokes dramat
ically. His segar is necessary part c
himself, and is neither assumed nor abau
doned for state occasions. He has bee
known to smoke at reviews, and has fre
quently been brought TO halt and notfie
} by sentinels or guards over commits sar
stores, 'No smoking allowed here, SIR. o
entering the Senate Chamber he had TO /
requested TO leave his segar outside"
The Howard union., 1865-06-15

Excitement L. Valandigham has writ.
ten letter owning that he was wrong
about the war for the Union. He reioices
that slavery is destroyed and the Union
saved; sees at present no reason why the
Democracy should not give cordial sup.
port to President johnson in his efforts to
restore the prosperity of the country under
the Constitution; and declares that without
slavery the Southern States, with perhaps
two or three exceptions, twill become more
populous, prosperous and powerful than
any other section"
The Howard union., 1865-06-15

DEATH OF AN AGED ELEPuANr.-The
celebrated performing elephant Hannibal
died at Centreville, Pa, on the 7th ult. He
was the largest elephant ever exhibited in
this country. His height was IL feet s
inches, and his weight was ascertained to
be $4,000 lbs., or II tons. He was sup
posed TO be IN his Goth year at the time of
his death. For 36 years he traversed this
continent, at an average of 5000 miles per
year. He walked in one of the late pro-
cessions in this city in honor of our yicto-
ries, and attracted much attention.
The Howard union., 1865-06-15
PRovosT MARsHAIIs oFFICF,

The following persBns have surrendered them
selves at this Post and taken the necessary oaths,
to insure theih safety against molestation by the
military authorities. M @
Benton jackson, OF Howard county, Mo-, oath
Of amnesty. d.sg ei go asg
+. M. McMahan and E. r. M'Mahan Of sa-
line county, oath Of amnesty. 7i e
VIM. Copeland and Isaac Nichols of Saline
county, oath Of Amnesty.
John Bevins Of johnson county, oath Of am
nesty.
Joseph NJ. Still Of Macon county, oath of am
nesty.
Thomas d. woodson, OF Saline county, oath
Of amnesty.
VIM. L. Jackson, Of Saline county, oath Of
amnesty.
Henry G. Hatfield, of Platte county, oath Of
amnesty.
John.C Barnett, Of Howard county, oath Of
AMNESTY. t...
wm.J. Turley, of Galloway county, oath Of
amnesty. t.. -
George Maupin, of Howard county, oath of
amnesty.
John c.. Brashear, of Howard county, oath
VI duhheeiy'
Lindsay c. Payton, of Howard county; oath
Of amnesty. AF
Joel c. Payton, OF Howard county. oath Of
| amnesty.
David B. johnson, Of Charlton county, oath
| ~ amnesty.
Robert c Vallandinghsm, OF Charlton county
oath OF amnesty.
Joseph d. Hines, Of Charlton county, oath Of
amnesty. ..e ,s...
Robert H. Brown, of Howard county, oath Of
allegiance. ..-.s
S,ptimus Falconer, Grasen county, Texas, oaa
of allegiance .~t.
George C. Falconer, Sebastian county, Ark,
oath of allegiance. D.. -.... -.-. .....l
VIM. D. Reynolds, Of johnson county, Ark,
oath Of allegiance.
VIM. H. Carter, Of Buchanan county, oath ol
Allegiance. ~
VIM. Hustonbarter; Of Cass county, oath o.
allegiance. a1 'E
Isaac N, Ware, Of Montgomery county, oatt
allegiance. s1te
VIM. J. Hays, Of Cass county, oath of ale
glance. ..' t 3D.
Ohio ofFdlt, Of Johnson county, oath Of ale
Charles A. Henderer, Of Jasper county, oath o
allegiance.
The Howard union., 1865-06-15

Col. Grosvenor who commands post at
Chattanooga, is entitled to the credit of hav-
ing issued the most unaccountable order Of
the war. Having learned that paroled
rebel officers and enlisted men had been
allowed to enter places of public resort and
anus sement, he has ordered that "no such
officer or soldier, belonging to the surren-
dered men now at this post" shall be al
lowed, under any pretext whatever, to
visit any place of amusement, and he threat
ems with arrest and Imprisonment any one
who shall violate the order by selling or
giving cards of admission to such interdict
ed persons. We suppose the Colonel must
have some special reason for the issuing Of
such an order, but, at this distance, we are
at loss TO determine what it can be. A
little cheerful amusement, we imagine
would not encourage q rebellious spirit, oil
result in conspiracies.
The Howard union., 1865-06-15

TIE GREATEsT ACCIDENT OF THE ACE.
- Beyond all doubt the blowing up of the
steamer Sultana on the Mississippi, atten-
ded, as it was, with loss Of !, 400 lives,
is one Of the greatest accidents recorded in
the annals of time. Nothing of the kind
can be compared to it, save the burning Of
the Catholic Cathedral in Valparaiso, Chill
a year or two since. The magnitude oI
the horror is perfectly shocking and as.
founding. ..s.
The Howard union., 1865-06-15
How the Yankees Persecute the North
CarolInians,

We learn that the commissary here is
sued twenty-five thousand rations to our
destitute citizens. This looks as though
we were an oppressed people, and the Yam
KEGS a terrible set. We think this fact
should prove to all that our Government is
doing everything in its power to alleviate
our sufferings and better our condition.
Nor was it on Tuesday only that rations
were issued. For weeks past they have
been issued daily, and will continue to be
issued up TO the end of the present month.
We learn that on Tuesday one man drew
ratons to the first of June for sixty five
persons. We would again remind our peo-
pte that there will be no more rations given
away after the close of this month, but citi-
zens under certain judieious regulations,
will be permitted to purchase family sup
plies at Government prices.
The Howard union., 1865-06-15

The Augusta Constitutionalist says de-
plorable state of affairs exis, in South Car
olina. THERE'S no law save that of might,
and citizens are pillaged continually Of their
property by marauders. An overseer on a
plantation near Abbyville, s. c., was MUIR
dered by his negroes few days since. II
is said the slave population in that vicinity
| are becoming quite unrulY.
The Howard union., 1865-06-15

ToBAcco FAIR AT LOUISVILLE, KY
They held tobacco fair in Louisville, on
the 7th inst. A large number of persons
were present from different States, inolu
ding Missouri AMI 424 .hogsheads Of tobacco
were on sale. Twenty-Five premiums,
valued at $l435, were awarded to the com
petitors. Among the premium hogsheads
sold the following prices per hundred pounds
were had: $l55; 800, $9l; $7l; $57;
1876; $3O, and $2S,25.
The Howard union., 1865-06-15

A Richmond paper says that the stump,
twenty-three inches in diameter and sew
enty in circumference, cut down by Minnie
balls, on the land of Mr.. McCoull. one
mile from Spottsylvania court house, has
been carried to Washington. This novel
wood cutting occurred when Warrel'S
corps broke through the Confederate lines
after twenty hours continuous nusket fir
inp
The Howard union., 1865-06-15

There is young lady in Henry county,
is this year cultivating fifteen acres of corn
She does all the necessary work, including
blowing, and has undertaken this work 10
obtain money with which TO educate her
self. There is true grit in that girl.
The Howard union., 1865-06-15
FARTHER PoINr, June II.

The following is the summary Of the
City Of LOndon's news, brought by the Pc.
ruvian. The City Of London sailed from
Liverpool May 3lst for New York.
The Atlantic cable was completed on
the 29th. At banquet given by the con-
tractor, all parties seemed satisfied with
the result already obtained, and expressed
almost certainty of the enterprise being q
great success.
The Howard union., 1865-06-15

GEORGE II. TATuM, Esq, still continues
his Grocery and Steamboat Agency bust
ness on Water street. He has excellent
facilities for the transaction of his business
and by making his purchases at favora.
BILE stage Of the currency market, Is enabled
to sell his goods at low rates. See adver
tisement.
The Howard union., 1865-06-15

BUsHwHAcKER ExRcUrED.-Geo, P
Wright, rebel prisoner paroled at Vicks-
burg, was shot on Yesterday afternoon
under charge of violating his parole
bushwhacklng. He was caught yesterday
and promply executed by Capt. c. Z
Rodgers, Provost Marshal Of the District
Missouri Tribune
The Howard union., 1865-06-15

Some two or three weeks ago VIM.
Jackson, Of Saline county, surrendered at
this post, and was released. Some four OF
five days afterwards ne was arrested by
the Sheriff of that county for civil offences
committed while in the rebel service, and
lodged in the Jail at Boonville. He is a
son Of ex. G Governor C. F. Jackson.
The Howard union., 1865-06-15

II The Kansas City Journal says the
intervening gap in the Pacific Railroad is
fast being closed up, and in two months
more passengers taking their breakfast in
81. Louis, will take supper in Kansas City
on the same day. This great work will
add immensely to the resources of the
State.
The Howard union., 1865-06-15

IL The Union Army after its perma
nent Reorganization will consist Of foul
army corps, Of 10000 each, one corps o
regulars, one corps Of white volunteers
and two corps colored. The four organi
cations will be complete in themselves
with cavalry, artillery and infantry in prop
er proportions. Z
The Howard union., 1865-06-15

Mexican "emigration," which is but
another name for fillbustering, has sudden
ly cooled of, both at New York and on the
other shore of the continent. The grand
headquarters in New York are deserted
the rush is Overland NOBODY has gone tc
Mexico.
The Howard union., 1865-06-15

The Masonic fraternity Of Huntsville will cele-
brate the anniversary Of the birth Of st. John on
the oath inst. The Grand Master of the State is
expected to be present and, deliver the address.
Ample arrangements for the dinner and refresh
ments have been made by the committee Of ar
cordially invited TO be present
The Howard union., 1865-06-15

The stockholders of the Glasgow and Hunts
VILE Plank Road Company, at a recent meeting
held at Roanoke, resolved to present TO the coun-
~ OF Randolph all that portion of the road lying
within the county. The plank will be sold at an
early day by R. G. Gilman. The Company
for some time past have ceased to collect toll, and
abandoned the road. 1t is in such dilapida,ed
condition that the plank has become more of an
injury than benefit for travelling PURPOSES
The Howard union., 1865-06-15

New COMMANDER.-Brevet Brig. Cen
eral SrAuLDING, of the army of the Poto-
mac, has been assigned to the command Of
the District Of North Missouri, headquar-
ters at Macon. He is represented as a
brave and efficient officer, bearing the tes-
tmony of several honorable scars received
in battles in Virginia.
The Howard union., 1865-06-15

A strong movements being made in Ala
bama 10 hold elections on the first Monday
in August (the regular election day. for
State and county officers and members Of
Congress. Hon. George S. Houston, form
erly member of Congress, and who has
never been identified with the rebellion, is
much interested in this movement.
The Howard union., 1865-06-15

The Masons Of Texas, met at Houston
May 18th, whence they issued an ad-
dress to oil Masons in the State. advising a
cheerful acquiescence to the order Of mani
fest destiny in Texas.
The Howard union., 1865-06-15

IT The river has risen about six feet
at this point, within the last week, and is
still rising. Vast quantities Of drift wood
occasionally float by, but the most of the
time the river is clear of it. The river is
now in excellent boating order, and steam
ers are doing an active business.
The Howard union., 1865-06-15

Jim Anderson and Clemens, with their
bands of guerrlllas have been negotiating
with the Federal authorities of this county
for surrender, for the past eight or ten
days. Nine Of the men have surrendered,
taken :he oath Of allegiance, and been
released. lis said some eight or nine
more are in the county, and contemplate
surrendering, but for some reasons un-
known they are very tardy in appearing at
headquarters. Jim Anderson, it seems,
has abandoned the idea of giving himself up,
at least at this Post, and crossed 10 the south
side Of the river. 1t is not known what
has become Of Clemens and Jackson. They
have doubtless left the country. as they
have become convinced that they can no
longer find sympathy in the county, and the
zeal and determination with which they
were hunted down by the soldiers, aided
by our citizens generally, will compel them
to seek safer quarters elsewhere.
The Howard union., 1865-06-15

"OLD PAr."-Kirk Anderson, of Bled-
soe's battery, informs us that Sterling
Price Is not coming 10 Missouri, but IN
tends going up Red river to Shreveport,
and to his plantation in Texas, where his
family are residing. Kirk himself is going
back to Dixie. Democrat.
The Howard union., 1865-06-15

An iron.cad on new principle, diseov-
cred by the Emperor of the French, is now
being constructed at Toulon. 1t is called
La Choc, carries no guns, and only acts by
its weight and speed, sinking the ships it
attacks by breaking them to pieces.
The Howard union., 1865-06-15

aF Il is calculat ed that by the stoppage
OF the draft and the reduction of the army
and navy expenses, saving of over six
hundred millions of dollars has been made
In the expenses of the current year.
The Howard union., 1865-06-15

Gen. Grant has released from the Old
Capital prison all the rebel wounded willing
to take the oath of allegiance. About
5000 prisoners who have already taken the
oath will soon be released.
The Howard union., 1865-06-15

Secretary McCullOch is restoring the
machinery for the collection Of customs in
the Southern States, The President has
already made appointment Of collectors al
Sayannah, Charleston, Mobile AMI Pensa.
cola:
The Howard union., 1865-06-15

H. The old firm of Boon, Bostwick s.
Co., formerly of this city, have many out
standing debts They have appointed Mr..
Fitzpatrick, agent for the collection of the
same. See his advertisement in another
column.
The Howard union., 1865-06-15

IL The Collector of the county has in
notice 10 all those indebted for Commu-
tatlon tax to come forward and pay up. -
See advertisement.
The Howard union., 1865-06-15

Bsors AND SHoEs.-All those needing o
superior article Of Boots or Shoes are re-
farred to the card Of Mr.. Franzen, who is
now fully prepared to meet all their wants
The Howard union., 1865-06-15

The people of Leavenworth, Kansas,
have projected branch railway 35 miles
lorg to unite that city with the Union Pa
cific Railroad, and thus form a continuous
line to st. Louis.