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White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1868-08-13

TaEs AND History repeats itself.
Twenty eight yesrs sso. the opposition
to the Democratic party oominatsd for
President an unassuuisg Western man.
who had fought gallanfly for his country;
while the Democrats nominated tricky
New York politician. who had always
lived ct the public crib. and hsd never
'ssrved the country in the field. bat who
had opposed the war in which his oppo
nent fought. The old soldier was as
sailed with the most violent abuse. He
was called a coward. q granny. Q petit
coat hero, and Q hard cider drinker.-
But the people elected Harrison over
Van BursD by a msjority unprecedented
in American political annals.
Again the opponents Of Democracy
have nominated an unsssuming Wes-
tern man, who fought the battles Of his
country: and again the Democrats have
nomina.ed a tricky New York politician,
who opposed the war in which Grant
won his laurels. Again the same abuse
is hesped upon the gallant soldier. He
is called . druukrrd. . butcher, q blum
dersr. . thief. and man without brains.
The American people never endorse such
abuse Of men who have served them ;
and next November will tell tale SIM.
lar to that OF 1910.
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State Convention.

A Republican State Convention to
nominate candidates for Governor. Lieu
tenant Governor. Associate Justice OF
the Supreme Court. Secretary Of State,
Auditor, Treasurer, Attorney General,
member of Congress aud Presidential
Electors Of the Republican Party. will
be held at Topeka. on the 9th day of
September, 1868.
The Republican voters OF Kansas will,
in each Representative District Of the
State. on the Goth day of August. in such
form and manner as may be prescribed
by the County COMMITTEE Of each Coun-
ty, elect one delegate to said Convention
and one alternate.
All citizens who favor the speedy re.
construction Of the States lately in re-
bellion, upon the basis Of loyalty, equal
rights and impartial justice; who wonld
MAINTAIN the national honor in the Just
payment of the national debt; who would
eaualize and reduce tax alton as fast as
the national faith will permit who
would have the Government admins
tered with the strictest economy, and
the corruptions shsmefully fostered by
Andrew johnson radieslly reformed
who would have the ns'uralized citizens
abroad protected equally with others
who sympathise with all oppressed peo-
pie who are struggling for equal rights
for oil men every here; who will sup.
port the victorious hero of the late war,
and his gallant associate. Schuyler Col
fax, are cordially invited to CO operate
with the Republicans of X Ksnsss.
The local County Committees of each
County are requested to cause sufficient
notice to be given of the time and man.
ner Of the election Of Delegates and AL:
ternates. in their respective districts.
LEAvENwoRTH. July Is, 1868.
F. II. DRESNING, Chairman.
&C. WHITING.
JACOB SToTLER,
d. B. EMNERr.
r B. TAYLOR.
II d. FISHER.
G. w. GARDNER
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D,,,T,,cr,vr LroHrsrxc, AND Nxsnow

DEsRrucr1vE LIGHTNING. AND NARROW
EscArE.-Duriug the storm. carly on
Thursday morning of last week. the light
ming struck the barn Of Mr.. Huxley. 10
Brown County, on the road between
here and Hiswstha. causing great de-
struction Of property. and almost Of hu-
man life. The day before, j. B. Mur-
ray. Jacob Lyman. and young msn
named Gearhart. belonging to this place
and vicinity, were ont hunting. with =
wagon sod span Of horses belonging to
AL. Lyman. Night overlook them at
Huxlsy's, from whom they obtained per-
mission to sleep in his barn. They
placed their wagon and tied their horses
outside the barn. and laid down to sleep
inside, q few feet from the stalls occu
pied by four horses belonging to Huxley.
The bolt of lightning came down through
the barn. knocking over the four horses
inside. and the two outside. killing three
Of the former instently. and stunning
the three men so that they were helpless
for several minutes. Muray's clothes
were considerably torn and burnt. At
the same time the hay in. the manger
took FIRE. the flames spreading to the hay
NOW. As soon as the men were able to
rise, they set about saving the horses.
three of which were dead. and one only
stunned. Lyman undertook to loosen
that one, when it kicked him. stunning
him more than the lightning had done ;
but be managed to crawl ont. By this
time Huxley arrived from the house. and
| succeeded in saving the horse. and few
articles from the barn. Lyman's hor
ses were saved, but the wagon was burnt.
All of Huxley's small grain. Of the last
harvest. was burnt, together with tools
and other articles. His entire loss. in
GLIDING barn. horses, and grain, is over
$4,000.
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The Heated Term.


Angus. is invariably an unhealthy month,
and the dog-days are universally quoted as an
unhealthy season. Diseases more frequently
terminate fatally at this time than any other,
owing to the relaxation of the system. This
is, therefore, the proper time to use remedy
that will recuperate the strength and fortify
the system against the attacks of disease.
Experience has demonstrated the fact that
HOSTETTER'S STOMACH BITTERS is
the best medicine used to accomplish this de-
sirable object. By its use the appetite is in
creased, digestion promoted, all feelings Of
depression removed. and the vital functions
restored. The afflicted should avoid all per-
nicious alcoholic preparations purporting to be
tonics and restoratives, as they only afford
temporary exhilsration, and eventually entail
dangerous, If not fatal, results. This is never
the case with HosTErTER'S STOMACH
BITTERS. They afford permanent benefit,
and soothe the nerves without reaction follow
ing their use. The weak and debilitated. By
its aid, awake to sense of the enjoyments Of
life, and they are enabled once more 10 take
their accustomed positions in society. HOS
BITTERs sre nov considered
the standard remedy for all diseases arising
from an impurity Of the blood. They are
in great quantities. and there 10
scarcely city or hamlet on the habitabIe globe
shess they may not be found. fsaS. 8.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1868-08-13

~Tbe Democratic press. from the
La Crosse Democrat Down to the New
York World, are filled exclusively with
abuse and slang. They no longer attempt
an argument in favor of their cause but
week in and week out. from the FIRST
column to the last, it is the same re. hash
Of abuse. epitbets. slang terms. calling
names. and bombast. We like to see it.
1t relieves the Republican party Of hslf
their campaign work.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1868-08-13

NEWSPAPER MArTERs.-The Atchison
Champion and the Free Press have been
consolidated, and will hereafter be called
the Champion and Free Press. John A.
Martin and F. A. Root are publishers
Col. Martin, Editor. This consolida-
tion will greatly promote the harmony
Of the Republican party in that County.
John L. Bittinger, SO long connected
with the St. Joseph Herald, has sold out
his interest to F. NJ. Posegate, a Radical
soldier.
The Brownvills Advertiser has been
enlarged, and appears in handsome
new dress.
The Eureks Herald is neat little pa.
per, flying the banner of Grant and Col.
fax. that comes to Us from Eureka, Green
wood County.
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SMITH, VAUGHAN & Co.

FRANKLIN BABcocK This gentleman,
whose card appears in our psper. has
lately located in ouf County. in the law
and real estate business. He is from
Jefferson County, New York, and comes
highly recommended. He is going into
the Real Estate business on a more per-
feet system than is common in this coun-
try. and is making q complete record Of
the titles to land, SO that its condition
may at once be ascertained by reference
to the record. Give him q call, when
you have business in his line.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1868-08-13

Two KINDS OF REBELs.-Most Of the
rebels support the Seymour ticket, but
thge are q good many who support
Grant. But there is . marked difference
between the two classes. Find q rebel
who supports Grant. and you will find
one who vert into it in the honest be-
lief that it was right. fought gallantly
all through it. and when they were
whipped, acknowledged it, and deter
mined to obey the laws. and bc q good
citizen. The Seymour rebels are those
who urged the masses of the South to
rebel, and brought desolstion throughout
their land who submitted to defeat sui
lenly. took every opportunity to gain
control cf the masses, and now support
Seymour and Blair, because they hope BY
their election to regain their los, power
or to insugurate another rebellion.
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National Republican Ticket.
How they Come Over.

From sll parts Of the country. come
accounts Of prominent Democrats. una
bic to stomsc the combined ticket of re.
bellion. repudistiou. snd revelation.
coming over to the support of Grant
and Colfax.
President johnson refuses to WELD bis
patronage in aid of the Democratic tick
ct and Seward. McCulloch. and Scbo.
6sld. Of bis Cabinet. are in favor Of Grant
and Collar. with strong indication that
Randall will come over too.
Congressman Stewart. of one Of the
New York City Districts. . Democrat.
has repudiated Seymour and come ont
for Grant.
P. 81. Sibley. . member of the Demo
cratic State Central Committee Of Cali
fornia. publishes an address. giving his
reasons for quitting Seymour and join
ing Grant.
Gen. j. B. Sweetzsr, Democratic csn
didste for Congress in the Pittsburg Dis.
srict, two yesrs ago. has declared in fa-
vor Of Grant.
Hon. 7. W. Green. Q leading Demo
crst Of Indianapolis, has united with the
grand Union Army under Grant and
Collar.
The "Germanis." prominent Ger
man paper Published at 2 ,uesvills. Ohio,
heretofore Democratic, has repudisted
Seymour and Blair. and is doing good
services for Grant and Colfax.
Gen. Dix. who gave orders that If any
man attempted to haul down the flag,
shoot him on the spot. and who told
Seymour, during the New York riot,
that be had enough troops to take care
ofths mob, and him too, favors the elec.
ton OF Grant over Seymour.
Gen. Stssdman, someWha noted ss
Democratic military politician. has come
ont for Grant.
Henry Reed, editor of the Cincinnati
Enquirer, and the sblest writer in the
West, has quit the paper in disgust, and
rspudiated Seymour.
These sre bat few of the prominent
persons who have come over to the right
side. There is not space in the newspa-
pers to enumerate the thousands of hard
fsted fellows, laborers, mechanics, far
msrs, and soldiers, the fellows who count
up msjorities. who are coming ont for
Grant and Colfax, peace. and national
faith, against Seymour and Blair, repudia
ton, and another bloody war.
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E Supporters Of Seymour say they
have no particular objection to Grant.
but they think it would be best to have
change in the Government, and Their
fore wish to elect Seymour. That is ex.
actly what the Grant men think-thst
the interests of the country require a
change in the Government. This is why
they are in favor Of Grant. II Seymour
is elected. there will be no change. but
the Government will be run in the inter.
est Of rebels, murderers and counterfeit
ters. as i. has been ever since Lincoln g
death.
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re- When Senator Ross sold ont on
Impeachment. . despatch was sent him
from Topeka. telling him that his old
Republican neighbors sustained aim. To
this despatch were signed the names oI
s. H. Fletcher. A. Il. Case. and Theo.
dore Mills. They are every one active
workers in the Democratic party. Thst
is the way Ross was sustained BY bis
e" Rep ublicap" ueiphbors,
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WATHENA. KANSAS, Aug. 10, 1868.

EDITOR CHEF We beg leave to an
nounce, through your columns, to th,
citizens of our County, that we have jus,
received from the publishing house in
New York City. the Doniphan County
History and Directory, complete and
ready for delivery.
We commence delivering to-day. and
shall get around to all our patrons at the
earliest possible moment.
The book is all we could desire-con-
tains 400 pages. neatly bound, and will
no doubt meet the approval of all.
Respectfully,
SMITH, VAUGHAN & Co.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1868-08-13

TA repudistion resolution was off
cred at the Democratic State Convention
and strongly advocated by Click, thsil
candidate for Governor. But others OBJ.
jected to it. on the ground that they
must keep out everything that would in
jure the party. and so it was suppressed
In plain terms, the Democratic leaders
are in favor Of repudistion. but they
must try and. fool the people, to get votes
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1868-08-13
~Atchisou has a c.pdidate for Go,

~Atchison has q candidate for Gov.
ernor, Lieutenant Governor, and per.
hsps other State Offices. Atchison il
an important place. and is entitled to q
liberal representation in the public off.
ces. but little modssty would not bur,
her. She now has the Chief Justice, the
Secretary Of State, and Q United States
Senator. and ought not to be given
another candidate on the State ticket
There sre other parts Of the State enti.
tied to some consideration.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1868-08-13

Vlsir TO TR.Y.-We found tine. or
rather took time, on Monday, to make b
trip to Troy.
The corn on the route is looking finely.
As far as our notice extended. the dry
weather has injured it Bat very little. if
any.
Troy is improving some. The foun.
dstion of the Court House is being pushed
ahead. and the citizens declare their de-
termination to put up building that will
be acceptable to the people of the Coun-
ty. and 81 ornament to the town.
Political matters are sstisfsctory.-
We had heard that the Dem ocracy were
busy at work. while the Republics MS
were doing nothing. and that there was
danger of the County going Democratic.
We find the true situation to be, that
two or three Democrats had been ma-
king q good deal of noise. that amour
ted to nothing. During the recent hot
weather, the Republicans kept still. and
laughed at the antics Of the windy DEM
ocrats. But now that the weather is
cooler, Grant Clubs are being organized
in every Township, and active work will
commence. We ssw Republicans from
every Township. The only Township at
all likely to go Democratic is Wayne
and Republicans there say they will hold
it nearly level. if they do not actually
carry the Township. With the right
kind Of work. and harmony of action,
which We were assured there will be-
Doniphan County is good for a Rrpubli.
can majority of Eve hundred o. over.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1868-08-13

WHAT Ma. CLARK HEARp.-Mr. R. R.
CLARK of Chicago, gives the history oil
his adventures in the purchase of sew.
ing Machine thus: II examined all
kinds, took lessons for week on the.
heard the. Wileor d. Gibbs denounced as
'scorthless' IN nearly all the other !Seuino
Machine Offices; nevsrtheless. I ordered a
Wieor d Gi5ds-took no Instructions
AM DELIGHTED"
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9pefial Notices.
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~ Our old friend, q. Dana Sayrs.
was q delegate to the Democratic State
Convention from Ellis County. In his
enthusiasm, be pledged his County for
5000 Democratic majority. As the
County contains probably five hundred
voters, Dana must have ordered couple
Of 6rst class directories from the eastern
cities. or engaged ell the buffaloes on the
plains to contribute q chip each to the
Democratic majority.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1868-08-13

NOTICE is hereby given, that the under
IN sigred has been appointed Administrssor
of the Estate Of William r Parker, deceased.
late of Doniphan County. Kansas, Who diei
intestate. All persons having cla.mS sesinSf
said Estate, are required to present then fof
allowance within one year from date: or f6sv
may be precluded from any benefit Of he -.
tate; and il such claims are not presented
withnin three years. they will be forever bar
red. 8. D. EWING, Admfnistrstor.
July 8, IeSs-lv. Pr;s -. a, =
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HThe Democratic pspers. taking
the cue from Frank Blair. always speak
of Colfax Is the Canary" Perhsps it
is because be has such faculty of using
% Democratic ''seeds
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RThe Psrsuadabls Pig has srrivs

RThe Psrsuadabls Pig has arrived,
and can be seso in "Msrry's Museum
for August. Ths subscription price Of
this sprightly monthly for young people,
is only $3.50 per snnnm, with liberal
terms to Clubs and valuable premiums
for new subscribers. The Publisher
will send a specimen number free, to
any one who wishes to form q Club
Address Horace B. Fuller. 3S3 Wash.
ington Street, Boston.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1868-08-13

~It is said that when young Nor
mon becomes old enough TO commence
splicing. the Elders address him in Ian.
guags that frequently occurs in Shsk-
now, 20 two"
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1868-08-13

EE The song entitled 81 want to be
an angel" is going the rounds. sttribut.
ed to the pen OF Gen. Grant. This is ss
good joke as sttributing the author
ship Of the poem. "Ob. why should the
spirit Of mortals be proud?" to Abraham
Lincoln. we shall mex. expect to see
the celebrated poem commencing, "There
was an old woman lived under a bill, "
published in some Democratic paper,
credited to Frank Blair
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1868-08-13

@Votes on steamboats,, at gather.
ings. etc. almost invariably show major.
tiles for Grant. and are called "strsws."
Dem ocratic straws are the kind that are
hollow, and can be stuck 10 busg-
holes, and sucked through.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1868-08-13
HThe indignation throughout tn

EThe indignation throughout this
country against St. Joseph is so intense,
that If Click could have spent enough
time from politics to have secured the
building of the Atchison and Nebraska
City Railroad. as be promised our peo-
pie, Atchison and Lesveuworth would
now receive all the trade from this coun-
ty that goes to St. Joe.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1868-08-13

HIGHLAND UsivERsITY.-The Fall term
of this institution will commence on
Monday. September 23d. Under the
superintendsuce Of Prof. Gage. the Uni
vsrsity is gaining wide popularity
Music has been added to the branches
taught. and instruction will be given on
the piano. The circulars for the coming
term will be out in few DAYS,
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1868-08-13

~ Some of the Democratic leaders
ct Topeka expressed themselves in favor
Of taxing all property. whether land or
Government bonds. What do farmers
think of that? They now pay heavy
State and County taxes on their land
how would they like to have q Govern.
ment tax added on by the Democratic
party Z?
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1868-08-13

~ Mel. Baughn. .wbo murdered q
man named Dennis, while assisting the
Sheriff of Nsmaha County. nearly two
years ago. has just bad his trial at Sehe-
cs, and has been sentenced to be hung on
the 18th Of September. He has escaped
two or three times since he was first ar.
rested. and may give them the slip again,
II they are not careful.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1868-08-13

~ The Democracy held a meeting
in the vicinity Of the Catholic Church,
in Wolf River Township. last Saturday.
and closed with general free fight. A
person who was ont there Monday. says
there was not q whole face in the neigh.
borhood.
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Tor the Chief.l
wxrHrxA. Eaxsls, July %

WkrHENA. EANsls, July %, 1868.
There appeared in your columns, some time
since, an article headed " For the Chief" and
signed Woodsman." to which wish to re-,
DIV. am not writing this for w Woodsman,"
because the truth will have no power over him.
am no, writing this for my friends. no know
me, and will brand with fslsehood all that
" woodsman" has said against me. I am
writing for those who have seen the statements
of " woodsman. and have no chance to know
the straight of the case. Our enemies have
long since nick named Us Csmpbellites."
"Woodsrnan" is versed in slang; good at low
flung; and when engaged in throwing mud, is
in his element.
corrected my boy, as had right to do,
but not severely, nor in the manner as stated
BY "woodsmaa." l affirm that the state
ments made by "Woodsman'' in regard to this
matter are, item by item, foul, slanderous
| falsehoods. known by him aad his informant
to be such, done to injure me. The reader
will see, from the affidavit of that hard work
ing, honest tenant spoken of, who was present,
what an Infamous falsehood has been uttered
BY "Woodsman" against me. hope, after
this, when "Woodsman" lets himself out to
do the low, dirty work of the Devil, he win
not be so cowardly as to falsify his name, buy
come out aud give his real name, and thef
those who know him will be prepared 10 come
to their own conclusions as to the fruth or
falsehood Of his statements.
TN. HAMILTON.
AFFIDAVIT
With regard to the statements made in the
White Cloud Chief, and signed "Woodsman,"
in regard to Mr.. Hamilton chastising his boy,
| was present, and saw and heard all that was
sal. and done. The statements made BY
/" Woodsman" are false; nothing of the kind
ever occurred. Mr.. Hamilton corrected his
boy for using saucy language to him, but not
in a severe manner. | think he gave him
three licks, those not severe. He talked to
the boy before and after whipping, with as
much kindness as father could, until the
stubbornness of the boy was overcome
L" Woodsman.' or d. L. Payne, was not pres
ent DR.. Mitchell and wife we're in the house,
also Mr.. Cowger and wife. Mr.. Cowger and
wife started home before the chastisement
ended. I. NJ. HAMILTON,
ADAM critics.
Subscribed and sworn TO before me, this
2Sth day of July, A. ID. 1868.
: JOHN @. GORDON, J. P.
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BLAIR AND EoHo.-Tbs following sim
gnlsr echo was heard during Frank
Blair's recent visit to the Rocky Moon
tairs:
Bldr-"How many votes will l beat
the Canary %
Echo-"Nary I"
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1868-08-13

The Leavenworth Commercial
begs Its friends not to deny the charge
that a rebel flag was displayed in the
Democratic State Convention. The
Commercial evidently thinks the best
plan is to cheek it through.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1868-08-13

EO One of the strongest Democratic
arguments against Gen. Grant is, that be
changed his name from Hiram Ulysses.
to Ulysses s. That is not ss bad ss
Blair changing bis principles.