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The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1867-05-17

Saturday evening We devoted one hour
10 the grasshopper question. aud personal
inspection of some fay orable localities
satisfied as Of one thing. viz: That there
is such an institution as the grasshopper
in the land. % one dry, sandy ridge we
counted ten hundred thousand millions,
and then didn't count ALL They we're
Just patched out, and about the size OF the
egg. But a number of farmers With
whom We cOnversed on The subject, still
adhere TO the opinion that they do not
live more than eight or ten days, and 10
some places where thickest, none can be
found al present. II that is the fact. there
need be no fears entertained of the pres
enl multitude Of young G's.-L0a0Tencs
Tribune.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1867-05-17
0. P.R. W., goUTHERN BRANoH.
Meeting at Junction City

Gntn uSAastlC meeting al ) uncI1On Citys
The people of Junction City are awake
to the importance of the early construc-
ton of the Union Pacific Railroad down
the Neosho Valley. An enthusiastic
meeting took place on the 10Th, and the
Daily Union gives the following account
of the affair:
Practical and interesting remarks were
made by Messrs. McBratney, Shickler,
Mcclure and Garfield, and also by the
Hon. T. H. Walker, and Hon. John
Speer, who happened to-bs present. Those
Of the speakers who are citizens, strong
ly urged the issuance of county bonds,
and Messrs Walker. Spesr and Garfield
spoke of their observations in such mat
ters. The meeting evinced an earnest
determination to DO their mite towards
pushing the road TO a success.
The following resolutions were adopted:
Resolyed, That in addition to the di-
rectors resident in Davis county, we APP
point a delegation of ten to attend the
W., S. B., at Emporia, on the 18th inst,
and instruct hem 10 urge tie immediate
commencement of work on the road.
ResolDed. That we pledge Davis coun-
ty for a subscription of bonds equal to
that of any other county on the line of
the road.
The meeting appointed. the following
gentlemen as a delegation TO the Emporia
meetipg-P. Z. Taylor, Gen. E. K. Rice,
s. NJ. Strickle:. Hiram F. Hale, Robert
McBratney, o. J. Hopkins, J. Fl. Brown.
George Rockwell. Geo. w. Martin, A.
w. Callen, A. c. Pierce and John San
dersou.
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b. D. KELLOGG, II. D.
NOTICE

n. ECKLES & Mary A. Eckles
w of the State of PennsylYania. are hereby
notified that Matilda Eaton. on the 18th o. May.
1867. filed in the ofiee of the Clerk of the Dis
tTict court for Lyon county, Kansas, her petition
against said parties, setting forth that said
VIM. b. Eekles xecuted and delivered to her
two prom is$Ory notes, each for 927 50. bea ring
date 2lst February. 1861; one due Jan. ist,
1852. and the other Jan 1 ct, 1863, with inter
est at per cent from date, that the said par
ties, TO secure the payment Of said notes, exc
cuted and delivered TO the plaintiff heir mort
gage deed conveying to her the west half OF
the rcTthwCEt quarter Of section 8. township
Is ef range IL, and asking judgment again
said defendants for the aum of S4T5 90 with
interest at per cent. from the 2lst of Febru
airy. SCI. and that said mort gage be foreclos.
ed and the premises sold to satisfy said claim
and that said defendants must answer said ne
tition on or before the %, h day of JULY, 1867
or the petition will be taken as true and iudg
meat rendered accordingly.
RU GGLES d BROWN.
20 25 Attorneys fer Plaintiff.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1867-05-17
Notice.

CUSANNAH K. 10y ofthe State of Mime.
- sofa. is hereby titled that Frederick D.
10y, did, on the 18th day of May, 1867. file
hi position in the Clerks Office of the
District Court for Lyon county, Kansas,
against her, setting forth that they W ere mar
ried in the year 1855, and that on or about the
18th day of October, 1866, and at divers other
times before and since that time. Che said Su-
sannah z. 10y had committed adultery with
one Hiram TObie, and asking that lac may be
divorced from her, that said petition will stand
for hearing at the September term, 1861, of the
District Court for Lyon county. Kansas.
RUGGLES 4 BOWN
20 IS Atys for Frederick D. 10y.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1867-05-17

A PHEASANT WALK.-We noticed, a
few DAVIS ago, family of seventeen, bav
ing travelled all the way from Georgia in
a two horse wagon; but to day We have to
record something more wonderful still
There passed through here, yesterday,
three families. that had walked all the way
from New Jersey, bound for Western
Kansas. Altogether, the party number
Cd twelve, among which were two wild
ows, one having Eve, and the other three
children "a very good start for any one
desiring to go into the business. The
party contemplatss returning to New Jer-
sey in the fall. ifthe grasshoppers are bad &.
-Ransas Citv Journal.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1867-05-17
ISRERLFF,S SALE

DY virtue Of an order of sale issued from
ID the District Court for Lyon county, Kan
sas. and TO me directed, I will offer for sale at
public aUciiCn, al the court house door in the
town of EmpOria, in said county,
On Saturday the 5th day OF } une, 1857.
at ore O'Clock p. m. of said day. the following
d scribed real estate, TO wit The east half o
the southwest quarter of section No. twenty
one CID, township No nineteen (I9) of rang,
No. twelve (12), east oil the sixth principal mer
dian, situate in Lyon county, Kansas. To b,
sold ms the property of w. X. Myers to salts
fy a judgment in favor of Michael Myers.
Daled this Oh day Of May, A D 1867
1923 A. r. BANCROFT, Sheriff.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1867-05-17

Gil Bluffs announces the recen capture on
the Missouri river. about 500 miles above
Sioux City, of the steamer Miner, with
the massacre Of nearly all the boats crew
and passengers, by band oftwo hundred
Sioux. 1t is reported that only two men
escaped. The boat was piTIsgsd aud burn
ed Troops continue to go westward.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1867-05-17
Notice.

HARRIET A. HANFORD, of parts I'M
II known, will take notice that Frank lin
W. Hauford did, on the 18th dsy of May,
1861 file his petition against her in the office
of the Clerk of the District Court for Lyon
county. Ia nsas, setting forth marriage with
her, and that she has been wilfully absent from
the said franklin W. Hanlord for more than
one year next preceding the 10Th day Of Nay,
1851, and asking that he may be divorced
from her, and that said petition will stand for
hearing at the September term. 1867, of the
District Court for Lyon county, Kansas.
RUGGLES Il BROWN.
20 25 At'ys fol- Franklin W. Hanford.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1867-05-17
NEW YORK MONEY MARKET.

We clip the following from the las.
New York Independent, which is careful
and reliable in it's statements:
Money is more plenty in Wall street
than it has been In many months past.
The banks aud also brokers. capitalists.
merchants, aud other business men ind
it difficult to loan their surplus fund at
above i've per cent. Loans on Govern
ment securities are easily made at four
per cent, and balances in large sums can
be had from day to day as low as three
per cent. Money from the interior of the
country, in all directions, is now flowing
to the vaults of our city banks aud bank
ers, who try hard to place the same at z
per cent; but. falling &c do that, they
take, lower rates, depending someWh
upon the standing of The borrower and
the class Of securities offered. Aderean
tile paper of best class passes easily at s
to per cent, the lowest rate being only
| accepted for double names. Second class
single names rate at to 10; third. to
e. Foreign exchange closes very firm,
and has almost touched the gold shipping
point. Many predict considerable exports
of the precious metals during the sum
mer. AT present there are more indica-
tons in that direction than we like 10 see.
A change, however, may come over the
market any day or hour. Capitalists are
now investing large amounts of money
in real estate-whicb, by the way seems
to be in increasing demand. A year ago
some of the shrewdest among them be
lieYed that real estate had touched the
highest point, and acted accordingly
They End now that they cold out toe
early; and. not knowing what to do viii
their money, have commenced buying
again. Our merchants are not calling on
the banks for money now, to any greal
extent; their receipts from the country
having materially improved. Unless on
importers extend their European orders
for merchandise beyond safe limit fo
the fall trade, we see no reason to sntici
pate any important financial trouble tb'
present year. Trade may be stsgnant
but money, We think, will be easy.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1867-05-17

The eight-hour question still remains the
principal topic of discussion among all
classes in Chicago, and while the work
ingmen continue to gradually gain ground
it will be some days yet before entire
quiet is restored. Several largely attend
ed meetings Of mechanics have been held.
A committee of workingmsn waited upon
Gov. Oglesby, aud were received by him
In the most cordial manner. He stated
tina: he was an uDflinching believer in the
business of the Eight-Hour law, and ex
pressed himself staunch supporter Of
the laboring classes.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1867-05-17

The fact that Gems. Sherman and Han
cock ara en-routs to Fort Harkef to bold
a council with the Indian chiefs has 3
business look about it that gives promise
Of speedy and thorough settlement of
the frontier troubles. These Generals are
not in the habit of doing things by halves,
and We hope soon to hear that all Is quiet
along the frontier.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1867-05-17

FRuIT PRosPEcr The prospect is
more promising for fruit than 10 anv pre-
vious year. The orchards are gorgeous
mass of blossoms, and no symptoms yet
of damage by frost. Many young orch
ards will bear the coming season, and
from the number of them the fruit crop
of Kansrs will be quite an item. The
smaller fruits, eucb as raspberries. &c,
never promised better.-LG,0rence Tr.B-
me
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1867-05-17

We notice Mrs. Margaret L. Wood TAX
ing considerable interest in an impartial
suffrage convention in Chase county, and
that she has been elected President of the
association. We always thought that
Don't make fool of yourself, SAM" was
one of Sans advertising dodges.-Junc.
ton Union.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1867-05-17

HEAVY WHEAT PURcHAsEs-Tbe pro-
prieior ofthe Pacific Mills. of this city.
has recently returned from trip through
Sonthern Kansas. and has gathered up
nearly is. 900 bushels of wheat, for the
Pacific Mills. paying generally from 50
80 to s2 IS per bushel.-Laa0. Journal
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1867-05-17

The Odd Fellows of LeaVenworth are
erecting a fine hall in Lsavenworth. The
ceremonies at the laying of the corner
stone on the l4th were largely attended by
Odd Fellows and others, and we're highly
interesting. PROFESSIONS, notices, ad-
dresses, music, dinner, ect., were among
the exercises of the day. The building is
to be 48x94 feet, and three stories high.
The basement to be used as q dining hall
or supper room. The first floor will be
divided into two store rooms, 94x94 feet.
The second story will be used az a puplic
ball, concert room, &C., and the third
story for lodge room. The cost of the
whole structure is estimated at $50 600.
We are glad to see that Rev. q, W.
Paddock will not leave Kansas as contem-
plated, he is one of the best men in this
conference, and Kansas could lily spare
him. He takes charge ola circuit in Pot
taWatomis county, embracing Wamego,
st. George and Louisville.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1867-05-17

A letter from Massachusetts, of the 9Th
inst. informs rs that the season is very
backward and the weather is cold and
in that State.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1867-05-17

The Msnhsttan Independent has the
fairness to print Sam Woods letter to
to US. published two weeks ago, without
our accompanying explanation.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1867-05-17
nan NAMED FIi.s Fo.,.,

A man named Elias Foster, aged
ninetsen years. was taken from the sber-
il of Lima County and hung by 8 mob 3
FEY days ago. He was charged with
murder. and was on his way to Garrett
for trial. to which place his counsel had
obtained = change of Veaus.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1867-05-17

Some men are always trying to build
up by tearing others down. In come in
stances they may have Temporary success.
But ignominiOus defeat will speedily over
take any one that stands on such foun
datiOn. This age is one of ideas, and not
bruit force. Merit is the only Basis on
which m en- can stand permanently. There
will he honest differences of opinion, but
they must be fought out with ideas.
The same principle applies to the build
ing of railroads and other enterprises. L
you have q meritorious work to perform
go straight about it, but don't go about
building on the Iuins of somebody else
If you do you will sooner or later rail.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1867-05-17

The negroes evince decided riotous
spirit in Richmond Two b ave taken
place within the past few days upon what
would seem to be very small causes.
The negroes seem to have inherited the
spirit Of their old masters. They were
addressed by Judge Underwood and Hor-
ace Greeley on the night of the 18th, both
Of whom advised them to go peaceabIy
about their business, while Gen. Schofeld
presented strong argument in he shape
Of few rounds. of grape sho. if they made
any farther riotous demonstrations.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1867-05-17

Two members of the Republican Gen.
tral Committee. Emmsrit Of Fort Scott.
and Whiting of Topeka, are holding
sihes under the johnson ADMINISTRATION.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1867-05-17

NoTuIEs LIKE IT-Full weight and
uniform perfect goods, such is Best
Chemical Saleratus
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1867-05-17

a great deal If sickness prevails in
some parts of the KaW valley. owing to
the long continuance of high water. So
says the Lawrence Tribune.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1867-05-17
PROUTY ON RAILROADS.

Last week we copied an article from
the Burlington Patriot, VII ich accused
Lyon county. and Emporia in pa rticular,
of sacrificing the Neosho Valley Railroad
interests. for a road from Topeka. In the
Patriot of the 18th inst. is another "sens-
alton" of the same sort, in which Prou-
iy reads Lyon county and Emporia out
of the Neosho Valley. We have not
room for this last article, but on the heels
of the charge that Lyon county and EN-
poria is trying to sell out the Valley inter
este, We submit the following proposition
from the Patriot as rather refreshing.
Prouty seems 10 labor under the impress
zion that Burlington and OItumwa are the
Neosho Valley. What do the counties
of Morris and Davis, to say nothing Of
Lyon. say to this proposition?
1--WE are anxious to see the Southern
Branch Railroad built on the route pro
vided for by the charter. The people of
the coun lies of Davis and Morris are ar
dent friends of the enterprise and will do
dS muCu " insure success aS tuS people
Of other counties. We are anxious that
these counties should enjoy the benefits
of the road, but if Lyon county sees
proper to repudiate it, the route will have
to be changed. The road can be built
without the aid of Lyon county or with
out the privilege of running through It's
territory. The present attitude of Empo
ria has already caused the friends Of the
road on the lower end of the proposed
route to cast about for other routes for the
northern portion of the road. 1t has
been suggested to make Topeka the term
mus on the Eastern Division road, in
stead of Fort Riley. AS Topeka propos
Is to construct a branch road 10 the coal
mines in Usage county, The terminus oil
that branch would be within thirty miles
of Ouumws, the nearest point in the Neo-
shO Valley. By leaving the Valley at
Otumwa and uniting with the Topeka
and Burlingams road, distance Of bout
sixty miles can be saved the Southern
Branch road in building. This change
can be made without effecting the Com
pauy's right to the Government fran
chises."
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1867-05-17

"Sarkasum" is a good thing. but like
everything else can be run in The ground.
Vide the Lawrence Journals efforts at re-
venge on Senator Ross. Those stories
Of yours about Ross conservatism don't
take, Mr.. Journal, and you may as we'll
cease your mOuruful attempts to be ironical
because you didn't succeed in. gettirg a lit
tie office.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1867-05-17
THE RAILRoAD MEETING

Last night was well attended. But half
= days notice was given, yet the large
hall was pretty well filed. Interesting
and satisfactory speeches were made By
Messrs. GOss, Mcclure. Walker and Nc
Brstnsy. A motion was pa ssed without
dissent, in favor of voting bonds to the
Southern Branch road upon the proper
assurances that the road would be built.
Our paper being made up we have not
room for the proceedings this week.
We shall give them next week, as also
theProcesdings of the Stockholders and
Directors meetings of yesterday.
Lyon county is all right on this project.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1867-05-17
MILLINERY
MRS FAIRCHMD

s now prepared to do all kinds of work in
1 her line cf business, in the neatest and la
tie at styles. Call and zee my new goods. Shop
on Merchant street, between Fiji b and Sixth
Aver ues. I0-I6-3m.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-12-28
Editor'a Table.


HARPER's MAoAlINE.-The January number Of
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and How we Held 1t; Unreturning, n poem The
Cafes Of the Paris Exhibition Holocaust, poem
Memoir of Babylon; Fancy, poem My Brother-in.
Law Among the WheatFiel6s Of Minnesota
Three-Ships. a poem; The Woman g Kingdom-A
Love Story; Why Shall they Do 1t? In the Five
Points; Travellers for Night; German Newspa.
pers Mrs. Ent's Lodger; Tho Inevitable Crisis
Day and Night poem; Editors Easy Chair
Monthly Record Of Current Events Editor Draw.
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Dogs will be Dogs is 6rst.rate and the many illus
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The Moonlight Waltz. The literary matter is by
Virginia Townsend, Elizabeth Prescott-who begins
fascinating story called Dead Mans Rule
Florence Percy, the distinguished poetess Louise
Chandler Moulton, Margaret Hosmer, Aunt Alice,
Una Locke, etc, etc.
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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-12-28
DEATHS.


At the residence Of his brother, in Huntingdon Co..
Pa on the 18th inst, Rev. JOHN aUYER, of Lew :
isburg, in his Goth year.
AT a meeting of the Preachers of the Northumber.
land District, present at the funeral Of the Rev.
John Guyer, tho Rev. I. NJ. REESE was called to
the Chair, and the Rev. W. II. MILLS was appoint
cd Secretary The following preamble and resolu-
tons were unanimously adopted:
Whereas, 1t has pleased the Great Head OF the
Church to remove, by death, our beloved brother
and co-laborer, the Rev. JoHs GuYER; and
Whereas, For nearly thirty-four years he was o
faithful and successful minister in the NJ L. Church,
and for nearly four years past Presdng Elder of the
Northumberland District therefore,
Resolved, That we recognize the hand Of God, in
this dispensation Of Divine Providence which has
severed our present relations, and that we deeply
feel loss but assured it is bis eternal gain
Resolved, That we most cheerfully give our testi-
mony to the kindness Of his heart Christian oourte-
sy, ardent zeal and successful labors.
Resolved, That We deeply sympathize with the
bereaved family Of our deceased brother, and de-
vouty pray that the Saviour whom he preached will
comfort and sustain them in their Affections.
Resolved, Thata copy of the above resolutions be
presented to the family, and that they be published
in the papers of the district "Christian Advocate
Journal" Methodist" and "Ilome journal"
W. X. MILLS. Seo'y. I. II. REESE, Chsir'n.
LeWisburg Dec Is. 1867,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-12-28

RoBRERIEs.-No less than five robberies were
committed in this place Friday night OF last week
The house of Wm. NJ. Rockefeller, Esq, was en-
tered and jewelry worth about $50 taken. sett of
furs and other yauables, in the same chamber, were
not disturbed Mr.. h. was absent from home at tho
time,
The same night Mr.. Charles WeitIel's residence,
on Arch street was entered and about $50 abstracted
from the pockets Of his pantaloons, IN his bed
chamber.
blr Joseph Eisely, residing on Fourth street. re-
oei ed similar visit in his bed chamber, and was
relieved of about $50 to $780, which was taken from
his pockets and his pants left down stairs.
Mr. NJ. c. Gearharts Confectionery establishment
IN Market street, was also entered. The thieves
k.rryeyer only got So or 81 for their pains
The residence Of Mr.. Wm. Haupt. on Arch street
vas entered on the same night The robbers did moi
take anything of much value.
These robberies were evidently committed by
means of false keys by persons Of experience ID the
business, and having some knowledge of the premi
ses There mas beou considerable d' m and for bolt
.rr,e ,sesy robberes sri without whch po door i
--.'--. ~ tr-e-s,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-12-28

ANOTHER NEW RAILROAD.-A Harrisburg paper,
Of a recent date, says that charter was granted oy
the Legislature of Pennsylvania, last winter, moor
porsting u company to build railroad from Read
ing, along the valley of the Tulpehocken VIA Bern
vile. Rohrersburg and Millersburg, Berks county
crossing the Blue mountain at the gap near The latter
PLACE to fremont, Schuylkill county and thence
yia Gratztown, Dauphin county, to Port Irevorton'
on the susquehanna, there to connect with other
railroads passing through the oil regions OF western
Pennsylvania, The capital of the company is liked
81 900, 900, of which 100000 is guaranteed by
wealthy corporations interested, and s9'OOO Is al
ready subscribed, leaving only about s2OO,OOO to
be subscribed A meeting to organize the company
will be held in few weeks. Tho length OF the road
will be sixty-hve miles, and its estimated cost for
grading, &c, is SIS, 900 per mile.