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Columbia phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1865, 1865-05-03

" W. ~ "AlueeS again. ne ja6t OF the
confederate ficials had gone; the air was
Iurid with the smoke and flame Of hundreds
OF houses welteripg in sea of fire.
Ihe streets were crowded with furniture
and every description OF wares, dashed
down to be trampled in the mud or burned
|rp where it lay. All the Government
store: houses were thrown open, and wba,
could not be gotten off by the Government
was left to the people, who everywhere
ahead OF the flames, rushed in, and secured
immense amounts Of bacon, clothing,
bsota &c.
Next to the river, the destruction Of
property has been fearfully complete: The
Dsnville and Petersburg Railroad Depo,s,
and the buildings and shedding attached
,Ee1c'o, for the distance Of half a mile
from the North eide Of Main street to the
river, and between Eig ghth and Fifteenth
s'eets, embracing upward Of twenty blocks.
presents cne> waste of smoking RUNS.
tlackened walls and smoking chimnev..
After the surrender Of the city and its
occupation by Gen. Weitzel, about ten
o'clock, vigorous efforts were set on foot to
stop the progress Of the flames. The sol
d;ers reinforced the Fire Brigade, and la.
bored nobly, and with great success. The
flames East on Main street were checked BY
the blowing up of The Traders Bank about
noon. The flames gradually died out at va
r:ous points as materials failed for them to
iced upon; but in particular localities the
work of destruction vert on until towards
three or four o'clock, when the mastery of
tho flames was obtained, and Richmond
was safe from utter de.olation.
We regret to learn that serious loss Of
life resulted from the Blowing up,~of the |
powder magazine on the suburbs early on |
Monday morning. The shock wa. tremen.
dous, jarr'ng every house in the city, ex-
t'nguishing The gas, and breaking a great
quantity of glass in dwellings,. It is said
Il at thirty or forty persons, residents of the |
neighborhood of the ma gazine.
We're either killed or wounded, but at this
writing We have been unable to obtain par
ticulars or names.
The fire made sad havoc with the "a
looms, and none Of any account remained. |
we enumerated Henry Smiths, Cary and !
Virginia streets; Charles Hunts Our
Houses; Tom Griffin's Congress 1ail;'
The Place The Chiekamanga,' and |
score Of others. The burning OF the sc. |
Columbia phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1865, 1865-05-03

AoveFtisenentf ,eerted Mt $40 per square
lten lnes) for eae' insertion
Richmond.
The Richmond Whig publisbe. the fol-
lowing details of the evacuation:
THE CITY ON FIRE
The evacuation of Richmond commenced
IN earnest Sunday night, and closed at day.
light on Monday morning with a terrific
cenhagsstion, which was kindled by The
Confederate authorities wantonly and reck-
lssly applying ae torch to Shockoe w: G.
house and other buildings in which vas
stored large quantity Of tobacco The
IRE spread rapidly, and it was some time
before the Fire Brigade could be gotten to
work. A freeh breeze was blorire from
the South. and the fire swept over a grea,
space in an inc1odible short space of time.
By nocn the fann had transformed into ,
desert waste that portion of the city
bounded between Seventh and Fifteenth
streets, from Main street to the river, COM
rri'ing tbs nsin business portion. We
can form no estimate at this moment of the
numtsr of bouses destroyed, but public
snd private they will certainly number -six
or eight hundred.
At present we cannot do more than
en-, merate some Of the most prominent
huiidirgs destroyed: These include the
B;1k Of Richmond, Traders' Bank, Bank
Of tie Csnsmenweslth, Bank of Virginia,
F:,lrs's' Dank, al. the banking houses. the
-Anelitan Hotel, the Columbian Hotel
the Flqu'rer building on Twelfth street.
he D;spa,ch Office and job rooms, corner
O! 1lilteen1h and Main street; all that
hlc' k cf buildings known as Devlin's
D!eek. 'l-e Examiner Office engine ard
machinery rooms; the Confederate Post
Cf1ee Department buildings; the State
Cro', Honse; 6ne old building situated
en- Capitol Square, at ito Franklin stres&
enrrrce; the Mechanics 1n.tii ute, vacate d
by the Confederate States Wsr Depart.
tnt, and all the buildings 90 that square
W to Eighth sheet and back to Main street:
The Confederate Arsenal and Laboratory.
Seventh street.
At .unri.e. on Monday morning, Rich.
mord pssssnt>d 4 spectacle that va hona
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-04-27

Tae OrrER To MunDEa LIxcoLs AND
SEWARD The following advertisement
appeared in . Selma (Alabams) paper.
= few months since. 1t was then regard
ed as mere braggsdocia: bat recent events
indicate that If that particular offer did
not accomplish the object. conspiracy
Of a similar nature did,.
ONE MILLrnN DOLLARS WANTED 70
HAVE PEACE BY TUE lsr OF MARCH.-ll
the ciiizsns of the Southern Conte,ierscy
will furnish me with the cash. or good re.
curiti,s 70 the sum of one million Of dol.
lars. I will e,uss the lives Of Abraham
Lincoln. Willism H. Seward and And.
rev johnson to be taken bv the lst oil
March next. This will give us peace. snd
satisfy the world thst crnel tyrants can
not live in a Gland of liberty" II thi'
ia not accomplished. nothing can b.
claimed beyond the sun of fifty thousand
dollars. in advance. which is supposed te
reach AMI slaughter ,hes. three, villains.
will give. mys- II. one thousand dol
lars toward this patriotic purpose. Eve
~ one wishing TO contribute will address
bcx X. Cshsbs, Alabama. K
December !. 1864.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-04-27

UNION OF MerH 'Dlsrs.-Alresdy there
nra indications th,t with peacs will come
ar..unios Of all N thOdi.ts m the country
Before the REBEL on thu Methodisis nnm-
ber.t. nearly two millions Of comnuni-
csnts, an,f4he Christian Advocate now
ssys that slavery ont Of the way. there
il mead for but ore Methodist Church in
the United Srates;" and trusts that 'ths
approaching Centenary year will iosu-
eurste steps looking towarls q pleading
into one Of Ill thu N .thodists sects now
spread abroad in the land"
The Nashville Union publishes an adj
dress to the Methodist Of Tennessee BY
Rev. W. II. Crichlow. Of MnIf ecsboro.
breathing the same fraternsI and Christian
spirit. He speaks Of slavery IS the cause
Of the division Of the Methodist Episcopa
Church ioto,two sections. acknowledge
the hand Of God 10 using the rebellion Il
sweep away the prstsxt for the division o
the Church and tbs dissolution Of tn
Union. and declares it proper that will
the restoration Of the authority Of tn
Government over the revolted States,
efforts should be made to re-uuite the
| Church,
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-04-27
Caution !!

II the reader of tails "notiee" cannot ga .
boz of Pills o. Ointment fron the drug store 10
his place, let him write to me, enclosing tbs
amount. and viii nail . hox free Of expense.
Many dealers will not keep my medicines on
hand. because they cs.nnot make - much pro-
&c % on other perpons' make.
None are genrine unless the words !" Hslis-
css, Nesc Ys.k sad London" are disceruibls
Is Wafes-mask in every leaf Of the book Of
directions around each bog; the ssne may -
plainly seen BY Aaidi.9 tie isefss he Ish 4
handsome reward will be given TO any ope res.
dering such information - may lead 10 he
detection Of any party or parties eounterfeitisg
the medicines or vending the esus, knowing
I them TO be spurious.
s.sSoid At the nassfsesory Of Professor
HOLLOWAY, 80 Maiden Lane. Nev York.
and BY all respectable Druggists and Dealers
in Medicine throughout the United States and
the civilized World. In boxes, q IS eeas, D
cents, and $l.40 each. 2 sat s5ss
uThess Il essoaaabls asias - sk,as
@hVR -. ~t.~
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-04-27
Correspondence.
(For the Chief.)
CAnP ON FISH RIVER, ALABAMA, J
March q 1865.

March %. 1865.
Eprroa WHITE CLOUD CHIHy:-Thinkirg
that your readers would like to hear from US,
here propose TO drop ysu few lines, to let
You know that this army is on the move once
more. We LEFT New Orleans on the 9th Of this
month, some on steamships that came around
the c,ast, and others on transports across Lake
Pontchartrain. and landed at Danphin Island.
on the 9th. where We found one Division Of
the 18th Corps. We remained there in that
sandy desert, amusing ourselves by catching
oysters, which We found in abundance. until
the 18th, at which time the 81 Division If the
18th Corps went on board the feet. We lay
at anchor that night near Fort Morgan; and
on The Doth the feet got in motion, headed by
Gsnboat No. 40, with Major General A. j.
Smith on board, and commanding the 18th Ar
nv Corps. We started for the mouth of Fish
River, which stream we moved up to this
place. some twenty five miles from the mouth,
and twenty miles fro n Mobile. This army is
moving very cautiously. We are fortifying
here. to prevent any surprise or danger. There
has been no fighting except picket skirmishing'
which was pretty brisk to day. We have al
this place the 18th Army Corps. and "" Di'
visions Of the 18th Corp. We will move for
ward as soon as our Supplies come up; and
think that when you hear from US again, We
will have passed ,hrough hard battle, or be
in possession of NJ bile.
remain. as ever. yours, 2 c.,
Co. A., 10Th Kansas Vet. VIOLA,
% Brig, % Div, 10th Army Corps.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-04-27

A" DIsPsnsArIoH or PRovIDExoe."-
We have no wish to outrage the religious
feelings Of any one. bot We are disgusted
With SEEING and hearing the assassination
Of President Lincoln termed dispsn-
sstion Of Providence" It 10 nothing
moro nor lees thap On insult to God Al
mighty. to csntiogly impute to Him .
crime committed BY the most degraded
Villains. tools Of the Southern leaders.
who in torn are instruments Of the Devil.
We regard that strange species Of reli.
gion which tolerstes the foolish idea that
Providence resorts to murder and assss.
sination to accomplish its ends. or enters
the deepest sinks Of pollution to huut ou'
low-livrd and miserable cut-,hrosts to
perform its work. that the Devil would
be almost ashamed to employ. The con
sequence of the murder of Lincoln. may
be the eperdier triumph of the Uniot
cause. the snnihilstion Of Slavery. ans
the establishment Of liberty Throughout
the world. The murder Of Thousand o
our best men might make these event
still more certain. Yet that ia no reasol
for ssddling the CRIME upon Providence
If there il any Providence 10 the % alter
it will be in turning the consequences o
the assassination against it's perpetfstor'
II was j. Wilkes Booth. instignied b.
the Southern rebel leaders. who mnrdere
Abraham Lincnln-not God Almighty
And We imspine that Booth. il csngh'
will have to hang for the crime. and nc
be rewarded for carrying on, the will &
Providence.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-04-27
WHITE CLOUD. KANSAS:
thursday, ::::: April II. 1865.

SHERMAN-While military operations
ssywhsrs else are progressing g,orions.
y. news from Sherman disappoints the
enntry. When he had Johnston by the
throat. and the power to strsngle him in
%grssp. intelligence comes that he has
entered into an s,mistice and cessation Of
AOsIllties. to palaver with Johnston and
Srsckinridgs about pesce. h has issued
" address to his army. speaking 10 glow
''s terms Of the speedy peace TO b.
"onsht sbout BY his diplomacy. In the
mean time. perhaps Johnston is hurryins
'F'y his troops. artillery and supplies.
'0Io'n JEFF. Davis west Of the Mississippi,
employing the tins in recruiting th'
l'Oe' strength. The President and Cob,
'0s' have promptly aud unanimously dis
'ppFoved.o Of Sherman's proceeding. and
ordered him to resum. hostilities forth
With, They tell HIM .hst his business il
"nght for peace. and thu. Of the Gov
.nm'nt is to negotiate for it-thst b.
'nno business to enter enter into any
'sHsment with Johnston. except for tn,
surrender Of his army.
LArrsr.-Despstches Just received. an
'O'ncs thst Sherman. in his interview
WIN Johnston and Breckinridee. obtain
VI '0s surrender Of the entire rebel fore
e"sniog in the Soq,h-or at le.s. cas-
'0' Mississippi. Owing to the wild
pace oil country through which the force
Nssea'tsred. the troops in each State ar
"As'eh to the Capitals of the States
~ there surrender up their arms. stores
w other public property to officer
U"'sn''rd BY Sherman or the Govern
,'' Tbs srmistics was granted. i
U W. to Five time to send . messenger
'A'nrton. to have the terms rattle
- "e Government. before taking in.
w
o'v' not yet learned the action {
'@eot; bot with this view of ii
,..,'. Sherman has probably no. dam
~ o" reputation as much as was su,
p..s. and be was eorec. in supposin
d. co, 10 be at band. We hope this
Good h..
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-04-27

~ Among the officers surrendered
bv Lee and parolrd BY Grant. was Gen.
Psmberton. Of Vicksbnrg memory. This
is twice in less than two years that Gran,
has captured aud parol I'd Petlberton; and
If the war continues year longer. he may
have the pleasure of catching him again.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-04-27

1t il said that Senator Simmer. Of Mas
aachn-ett.. il drawing mp process Of i'm.
PARCHMENT against Vice, President John.
son. for conduc, compromising the digni.
" Of his conntrv At The Inauguration Ger.
.mnnies -RepuLliean.
e Wander if Senator. Richardson and
Sanlsbury will be sober enough to vote
on that snhject.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-04-27
These Mighty Heaters, World Known and
World Tried, are q Boon to the Sick.
Disorders Of the Stomach

Are the sources Of the deadliest msladiss.
Their effect is to vitiate ell the Guilds Of the
body, and to send = poisoned stream through
all the channels Of circulation. Nov. what is
the operation of the Pillsf They cleanse the
bowels, regulate the liver, bring the relaxed or
Initiated stomach into natural condition. and.
acting through the secretive organs uros TINE
BLOOD ITSELF. change tie state of the system
from sickness to health. BY exercising stimuli.
taneous and wholesome effect upon al its parts
and fi1ncti ms,
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-04-27

~ We are told that Sherman inform
ed Johnston. at their interview. Of the
assassination Of Lincoln. and that oil tn.
rebel officers present were deeply affected.
No doubt Of it; and il Sherman and bis
army coulS have been then and there
served 10 Ike manner. the rebel griel
would have known no bounds.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-04-27
(For the Chief.j

March IA, 1865.
This is to certify that !, Nathan M. Nolen,
do hereby acknowledge that the imprisonment
Of s. z Beam, Silas Beam and JOHN Wing is
false, and that I nev,r knew either of the
above named persons to steal or jayha~k either
horses or cattle from Morris, Seth Patrick
Isaac Jones, Ellison, or Fr Gordon.
NATHAN NJ. NOLEN.
Witnesses: JAMES X. SALMON, ard CL.REI
IavINE, Attorney ut Law.
The above named Nolen was the prosecut
ing witness.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-04-27

Ey W. notice that jesus Gonzales
Ortegs was in Lsaven worth, the other day.
Thy should have made the most of him.
as they will probably never again have
an opportunity to see any person BY the
name of Jesus.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-04-27

The Washington correspondent Of the
Cincinnati Gazette reports "the ahlest OF
American editors" o. saying: mo man
can be elected epesker Of the Honse Of
Representatives Of the thirty. ninth Con
eress, without the distinct understanding
that be will not re-appoint Thad. Stevens
IS Chaimsuo Of the wsys and Means Com
mittee." tff6
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-04-27

3 Eg For variety. on Friday We had q
genuine snow storm; and on Saturday
morning, the gronnd was frozen. II the
fruit comes through al right. bully for the
fruit!
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-04-27

r. William Lloyd Garrison an.
noances that the publication Of the LIB
orator" will Be suspended at the the Gloss
Of the present year. Is the evil which
it wss established to wsr against ha'
ceased to exist. and ita mission is ended
Az Gsrrison's life hss been devoted te
lighting the same evil. hsdn's he better
.uspeud himeelf also?
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-04-27
COOPER & CREIGHTON

COOPER & CREIGHTON,
THIS GREETING SEND:
i With best respects 70 every frehd'
And warme-t thanks for favors past,
Aud hope their kindness long will last.
We can supply them, at our Store,
With Goods FIR cheaper than before
Flesh Goods. at prices less and less,
Are daily comi.g by Express.
Our stock on hai is always great,
Too tedious to enumerate:
In part, there's Boots. and Shoes, and Hats
Fine Calico, and Satinetts,
Hardware, and Shir:s, and CrinOlines,
Fl Ladie.' Gloves, ard Dressing Pins,
Rich Linens. Cottnns, Silks, and Hoods,
And every kind OF Ladies Goods.
Our fancy, Belle-attracting clothes,
Are quite the rage among the Beaux;
The latest fashions-'atest shapes,
In coats, and Pantaloons, and Capes.
1t is our great and fond ambition,
To outstrip every competition.
Call il, examine we'll our shelves;
Our G ,ods will recommend themselves.
By Jew and Gentle Ills confessed,
We sell the cheapest and the hest
OF Family Groceries in the State.
Call and get bargains. d. not walt.
Bay from US now, il you are wise
We're selling at sacr fee!
COOPER / CREIGHTON.
White Cloud, Kansas, Nov. IL, ls6L1y..
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-04-27
Final Settlcment.

Final Settlement
State of Kansas, . CO
Doniphan County.
In the Probate @ urt in and for said County in
the matter Of the estate Of Victor Coidinier,
deceased.
CREDITORS and all other persons inter.
~ -stej In the aforesaid estate, are here ~
not: fed that the May term Of the Pr bate
Court in anil Tor said County. to be begun and
held at the Court Room. in the State and
County Aforesaid. on the first Monday in the
month OF May. A. D. 1865. ,hlll sppIy to the
said Court for fall and final settlement.
XAVIER COR DINt.R.
Administrator of the estate Of Victor Cor
DINER. decreased.
Apnl 6. 1865. l~-S5.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-04-27

~ Their. is a place in Virginia. a
Few miles from Petersburg. called Hungry
Town. 1t would be an appropriate Fam.
for nearly ell the Southern towns. ct the
present jnncturs.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-04-27

~ Why ia Pron.y. Of the Bnrliog-
ton Patriot. like one Of the big trees al
California! Because he measures grea,
meny feet ncross the butt!
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-04-27
HOUSE AND LOTS FOR SALE

'lNHE subscriber offers his House and three
Lots for sale, situated in the town Of
White CLOUD, near the prairie. The house 10
a good one, the lots are enclosed; and there
are on the premises an excellent well. ard q
good stable and other out-buildings. There
are over City peach trees and twenty choice
apple trees growing on the lots. A great bar.
gain is offered. Call on me soon.
MORRIS FRALEY.
White Cloud, March 9, 1854
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-04-27

~ A Q,estion kr the Com missioner
nf Internal Revenue. q man whose
business is breaking horscs. required to
pny Q horse brokers license?
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-04-27

One day last werk I'll. PustW master Gen.
sral received Q rmeaa.se tom Portland.
Oregon. almost 1 900 miles OF. in less
than twsnty -foer hours from the time il
vs. oeut. -s-ri - Ts'E'@
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-04-27
Ad1hinistrnrer's Notice.

NOTICE Is hereby given, that Letters Of nd
~ minissration upon the e-taie Of John II.
Blesins, deceased. were granted 70 the under
signed, ny the Probate Court Of Doniphsn
County, Kansas. bearing date the 9Th day oi
March. 1865 All persons indebted 70 said es'
tase, are required 70 make Immediate settle
ment Of the ssoe; and al persons having
claims against said estate, ase notified 20 pre-
sent them for ALLOW ance within one year froR
the date Of said letters, or they may be preclu
dei firm any benefit Of said estate; and IL no,
presented within three years from said date
they will BE- forever barred.
April ], 1855.
Apsil So. Us .
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-04-27
RElPfRs and MOWERS

sJyHE usdenigsed is still Agent tor the sale
i OF NcCormiek's celebrated Movers and
Reapers, .nd can furnish Machines upon short
notice. Tie msnufactiref= will this year have
q tso-a heel Mover for sale-a Mower Second
to none in America-snd are ready 70 receive
order. for Il, and also orders for Grain Reap
ers, both hand and self-fakeis.
Jan. I9, 1864. J. Fl. UT.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-04-27
Woman, in all her Difficulties.

Is invited to test the regulating and restora-
tive powers of this harmless but effective pre-.
paratiou. At the two epochs of life in which
the female system undergoes the mos. impor-
tant and critical changes, the Pills will prove
positive safeguard against evil consequences.
They are also confidently recommended as
specific in every disorder 10 which females are
exclusively subject.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-04-27

~ Some crazy rebel female proposes
that tho women Of the South raise finds
10 carry on the war. by ceiling their hair.
1t is customary with the Cbivslry. when
On the suhjecs Of fighting. to talk OF
=. blood and hair" The experiment Of
blood having failed them in this case. we
presume they are about to fall back upon
hair. ~ dernief resort.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-04-27
Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given. thst Adam Ro.
~ len, convicted at the December term Of
the District Court for DoIiphan County, for
maficiousiy killing q domestic animal, and
sentenced to three years. confinement In the
Penitentisry, will apply for pardon. to the Go.
werner Of the State, on the 18th day of May
A. D. 1865, or as soon thereafter as p actica
Bile. ADAM ROLEN.
April q, ls65-3w.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-04-27

The colored population Of Richmond
fsasted our cnlored Union troops in the
most snmptuous manner. A lsrgr pos-
ton Of Wei,sels. commsndis composed
of Virginia negroes.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-04-27
CAUTION.

MY SON, ENOCH SwEETwOOD- h,v.
ISl ing left nj. home, and M longer being
under my control, this is to warn all persons
that will not be responsible for any Of his
transactions. nor for any damage that he M,
commit, either voluntarily or through the in
Huencs Of evil associates.
JOHN swEETwooD.
April 9Th, 1895 3w.