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Year: 1864

The MAIDEN MURDERER.-Ap pamphlet
has been written in defence of Edward
Green, the Maiden murderer. The cir
cumstances of his killing the clerk of the
Maiden Bank at the counter by pistol
shot in broad daylight, and his robbery of
the safe, will be remembered by all our
readers. A correspondent of the Call fur
nishes the following incident concerning
him: Since his arrest and confession Of
guilt, his character and past life have been
pretty thoroughly ventilated. One of these
stories have heard recently, and it is as
as follows: A gentlemen resident in Nal
den two or three years ago moved to your
State, leaving behind him young lady,
to whom he was tenderly attached, and
with whom he agreed to maintain a cor
respondence during his absence. Green
admired the same lady, and being Post
master, had an opportunity OF knowing
the fact that the Californian and the object
of his affections maintained lively cores
pondcncc. He paid marked attention to
the lady for some time, and finally offered
her his hand and heart. She was In


quandary; for long time no letter had
arrived from her old lover, and she had no
doubt but that he had deserted her. What
should she do. At last, Green's impor-
tunate devotion was rewarded, and the
lady became his wife. In just about one
wear from their marriage, he was arrested
on the charge Of murder, confessed his
guilt, and was an inmate of prison. A
few DAYS after his arrest, his wife received a
letter from her old lover, addressed to her
by her maiden name, affectionate as ever,
yet filled with expressions of wonder at
her silence. From this she learned that
he had written regularly, constant in spite
of silence, was ignorant of her marriage,
and hoped still for the continuance of their
attachment, and its final consummatior in
matrimony. In the general unbosoming
of himself which Green made after his
arrest, he confessed that he had intercepted
and destroyed the letters of these two
lovers, and had found in her correspond
ent's apparent neglect an argument in his
own favor, in his suit to the lady.
Year: 1864

WHO FIRED CoLT's ARMoRY THAT the
supposition that an emissary coming
from the rebels to fire the building is
not preposterous, is shown by the fact
that not long ago, workman did come
there with the piteous story that he was
deserter from the rebels, and was en-
plOyed. But notice how and when the
FIRE broke out. 1t was during the only
half hour in the twenty -four when q
watchman was not present; there being
an interval of half an hour in the morn
ing between the going away Of the
night watchman for that floor and the
one below it, and the coming of the day
watchman. 1t could not have been
fired in the night, because then the
watchmen are all about, and no one
could have got into the building. It
was kindled in the wing connecting the
two main buildings, so that it was like,
ly to take both and destroy the rife as
wei as the pistol shops. 1t started
where the patterns and much choice dry
wood were stored, which would easily
kindle. It, is a great mystery how Il
could have caught fire itself, and no one
but rebel sympathizer could have de.
sired Its destruction - Hartford Press.
Year: 1864

Theft AND CoNsCIENOE,-Some weeks
ago it was noticed by the newspapers
that in the daytime, while the inmates
of the house were all absent, some per-
son entered the dwelling of Mr.. War
rem Grout, of Weathersfield, and from
his sleeping room took about 5000
went up stairs to the room of his wife's
sister, Miss Hosley, and from her trunk
took about $400 more. No trace of the
money had been found. In the mean
time, says the Bellows Falls Times, the
neighbors were getting up a present for
the young lady, who was about to be
married, (and this lost money was all
her fortune, when short time since
the money was returned Gall but about
$60) done up in brown paper and
stuck into the fence, or gate post near
Grouts front door, evidently placed
there by the thief for the family to find
and restore to the young woman. Miss
Hosley has thus got her money back,
and as we believe is happily married.
Year: 1864

HINTS TO HorsE-KEErERs.-A good
washing fluid may be made Of hot water
and plenty Of soap.


Sweetncats may 30 Kept long time BY
putting them in safe place, and neversct-
ting them upon the table. s ;,


Plenty of fresh, sweet butter, and good
appetite, will keep bread from moulding,


Children's dresses wear longer by letting
them reach their ankles. u


WoOlen rags should always be washed in
sweet oil before they are made into aannel
cakes.


Pork should always be salted down reycl
up.


A regard for decency requires that salad
should be dressed before appearance at the
table. .sy srs3


Milk that has stood for some time should
be permitted to sit down.


Carpets will prove more durable if you
take care not to tread upon them.
Year: 1864

We know of no means BY which it can be
succored. We have no rams to sweep down
and clear out the Yankee feet 1t may be
possible for the garrison to eyacuate it in
safety, and blow it up"
Year: 1864

RESOLVED, That this Convention, believing
that the only security for freedom exists IN
liberty protected by law, does distinctly re-
affirm the doctrine of the bill of rights in the
constitution of the State Of Kansas; that we
emphatically declare that the liberty of the
press shall be i1violate, and that all persons
may freely speak, write, or publish their SEN
timents on all subjects, being responsible for
the abuse of such right That the people have
a right to assemble in a peaceful manner, to
consult for all lawful purposes, and that the
threats of violent interference by faction OF
corrupt revolutionists, with the exercise OF the
elective franchise, receives our unqualified dis
appreciation.


THE coPPERHEAD RESPONSE.


WHEREAS, The Delegate Convention of the
Republican party, this day assembled at the
Capital, has passed q resolution reaffirming
the principles and reasserting the rights guar
anteed BY the Constitution of the United
States to every citizen thereof, and declared
that the liberty of speech and of the press
shall remain inviolate, and that the purity of
the ballot box shall be maintained at all haz-
ards throughout this State; and have moreover
nominated, as candidates for the various Offices
to be filled in November next, men who have
given evidence of their devotion to those prin-
ciples, and whose past records afford ample
guarantee that those principles will be faith
fully carried out in the administration OF the
government of the State; therefore,


l. Resolred, That this Convention deem it
inexpedient for the Democratic Patty Of the
State of Kansas to nominate State ticket.
to be supported at the ensuing election, and
we deem it impolitic for any Democrat in the
State to permit his name to be used as can
didate for any State Office or Member of Con-
gress.


2. Resolred, That we hereby ratify the nom
ination Of George D. Mcclellan, Of New Jer-
sey, for President, and George II. Pendleton,
of Ohio, for Vice Prdsident, and pledge them
our undivided support


HOW THEY MEAN TO DO IT.
There Vim Be IN Ani-Lans fund to assist, 1t the
proper time defeat him, which win be used BY the
Commiftee for this purpose, who will correspond
further With you on This subject


THOMAS CARNEY.
Year: 1864

Certainly no Kansan can find fault with the
glorious campaign of our militia, which has
been brought to q speedy close by their own
indomitable valor. Thank God the trickery
and internal scoundrelism Of the demagogues
in the confide nee of Governor Carney failed to
cause them to add one blemish to the glorious
cscutcheon of our young State. We d not
recollect having witnessed more disgraceful
attempt to make political capital out of the
needs and suffering Of people than that which
xas attempted by the fraud-bolters. While
Curtis was gathering the militia and preparing
them to meet and beat back the invaders, these
miserable poltroons were splitting their venom
at Senator Lane and General Blunt, who were
both in the 'front.' gallantly doing their duty.
Notwithstanding General Deit.ler issued an
order forbidding political discussions among
the militia, Thacher made a speech in camp,
and in close proximity to Carney's and Deitz-
lers headquarters Senator Lane was hung in
efHgy, and an ass obtained and driven through
the streets labeled Blunt. The people can
doubtless judge for themselves between >tjs
patriotic procedure and the conduct of Laifd.
and Blunt.


Presuming that there would be some disaf-
fection among the militia on account Of leaving
their business, if Price should fail to visit us,
the Carney papers started the howl that Jim.
Lane was responsible for the militia being
called out, and that he only intended it Tor a
thieving expedition int Missouri and Arkan-
sas But the best laid schemes aft gang
aglce." Scarcely had the ink dried before
Carney and Deitsler teiegrsphed excitecly to
hurry up the deserters and sknlkers, that the
gallant Blunt was holding the rebel army in
check at Independence. The hard fought bat
ties Of Saturday and Sunday, which turned
the vandals from our door, next followed; and
the shout of joy that went up from every ham,
let in the State attested the wisdom Of massing
che entire military. strength Of the State Hpsn
the border The more undoubtedly saved the
State, and they are welcome to all they may
make by ascribing it to Senator Lane.


Amid the agony and dying groans OF the
battlefield. some heartless wretch pens dis
patcA to the Leavenworth Times, asserting
that Pleasanton was the saviour Of Kansas,
and that he remarked, "if the people Of
Ksases think they owe me anything, tell
them 20 kill off Jim. Lane" Reader, what
do YOU think of such unblushing, untimely
electiopaeriag lies? The festivities Of .
wedding and che ceremonies Of funeral
are alike to them fitting moments for the
vrsneling and dissensions incident TO their
base Intentions. The truth is, Major General
JArxs q. BLUNT is the hero who stood be-
tween your homes and their destruction.


Men Of Kausasl are you to be wheedled
about by such unscrupulous demagogues-men
who disregard every rule Of propriety and
the common amenities Of life that they may
accomplish their ends? Surely your self
respect will prompt you to administer them
Year: 1864

is daily sowing the seeds Of treason We think
it is dubious. In all candor, tell Us, would such
loyalty save the country3


On page sc We find his vote recorded against
bill cutting down the rate of interest from
twenty to twelve per cent. If our impression is
correct, considerable portion of Roberts livli-
hood has come from speculating, and if 60 he
would be . fool for taking twelve per cent. when
he could get twenty.


Page 269 reveals the fact that he dodged the
vote on bill to allow Districts to raise tax Of
one per cent. for payment Of teachers wages.
Poor men, the education of whose children
mainly depends upon the free schools, will bear
this in mind.


On page 296 we find that Robert rashly com
mitted himself on the dog question. His vote
stands recorded against bill levying tax
on the canine species. The object Of the bill
was to protect sheep-raisers. In the profound
ness of his wisdom, Robert deemed the WOOL
destroying CANNES to be more conducive to the
wealth and welfare Of the country than the
wool-producing sheep.


But why pursue such . record fartherS The
remainder of it we will simply foot up, and not
90 into details. The result shows that Robert
S. Miller. while under every moral obligation
to faithfully represent those who sent him there,
in the Legislature of 1863. DODGED THIRTY
SIX vOTESl


We submit TO the voters of the Twentieth
Senatorial District il you desire such thing to
represent you for the coming two years.
Year: 1864

PUBLIC SpEAKINe.-A few weeks ago we had
grand farce of meeting. and the boldest mock.
cry of truth and honesty we have ever witnessed.
Old Beans spoke first, but he didn't amount to
anything. Thacher spoke next. pleasant
speaker, but SO given to lying and hypocrisy
that he rather lost ground. He begged most
piteously for Copperhead votes. His main theme
was stealing. and his principal applauders were
two noted commissary thieves. Then there sat
Pomeroy, listening to the whole of his terrible
invectives against corruptionists without blush.
COL Roberts followed. The first half of his
was good. The last half was devoted to telling
that he was not q candidate 1t would have
been splendid speech had he not thought there
was some one in his way to the Senate.
Year: 1864

GUERRILLAs AT WoRK.-We learn that de-
tached bands Of rebel guerrillas have made
their appearance between Fredericksburg and
Belle Plain TO such an extent as to seriously
annoy the ambulances containing our wounded
soldiers, aS they are conveyed from tho front
to the former place, so that 1t has become
necessary to send strong escorts with each
train.


1t is not safe for persons going to the army
to go to the front without military escort.
Year: 1864

A Troy paper states that at the very moment
when Gen. Wsdsworth fell on the field Of bat
tie, extensive preparations were being made to
celebrate thomarlage Of his only son with one
OF the most accomplished and beautiful ladies
Of that city.
Year: 1864

UNITED PEoPLE--. In all probability the
next Congress will be practically a uni, in
favor OF the suppression OF the rebellion,
and IL Lincoln Is reelected we will then
have the most compact array Of political
power in support OF the government that has
ever been seen. Bat even if Mcclellan is
elected Congress will have an overwhelming
pswer for the Union that be will not be
able to oppose. He cannot carry out the
Chicago platform. So We will in any event


stand for the future as grand united people
in favor Of the one old government, 10 support
Of all iu rights and its traditions. And the
sight OF this fact in the distance troubles even
pow the souls Of many European politicians.
Year: 1864

TaE GREAT QUESTION IN A NUTSHELL. The
democratic journals attack Lieutenant General
Grant and bis major generals What is Grant
doing' Is he fighting against the government
Does he seek to break up the Union' No; be
is undoubtedly lighting for the governments
established by George Washington. And JED.
Davis and Lee, who have all the sympathy OF
these same democratic journals, which side
are they ON! Are they fighting to save the
government Of the United States! No. they
are seeking to destroy Il.
Year: 1864

nanced the paper inAation; they have all
been needless of the misery to poor men
which such infations breed; they have all
rejoiccd at the speculation thus fostered
and by speculation they had hoped to
thrive


"for twenty four hours something was
pardoncd to your presumed natural tre-
pidation; since our blamelcssncss having
been alleged to you by those here whom it
Was your duty to believe. it seemed only
prudent to await your recovery.


For the next twenty-fcur hours. from
moment to moment, it was expected that
you would hasten to confess and repair
your mistake. But the mistake thus pro.
longed grew to the proportions of a crime;
and till the discovery of the forger strip
ped It's mask off and disclosed the inspir-
ing cause OF the act, it grew monstrous
hourly in mems eyes


I'VE were patient that the immeasurs-
bic infamy Of the act might swell to full
proportions, and stand complete.


by the recall of your arbitrary order.
you have not made reparation for the
wrong you have done. The injury and
the Insult yet remain. The violation of
the constitution stands recorded. and un-
less adequately atoned, becomes fatal
precedent. For the purpose Of gratifying
an iGnob!c partisan resentment YOU have
struck down the rights of the press, you
have violated personal liberty, subjected
property to un ust seizure, ostcntatiousiy
placed force above law, setting a danger
o us example to those who love force more
than they respect law; and thus, and by
attempting to crush the organs Of free
discussion, have made free elections i'm
possiblcs and broken down all the safe
guards ofre representative government
/ sit is You that in this transaction sand
accused before thc people. 1t is you who
arc conspicuously guilty. 1t is upon You
that history, when recording these events,
will afiix the crime Of 4 disregard Of your
oath. and pitiablc subserviency to party
prejudice and to personal ambition, when
the country demanded in the Presdcu-
tai Office, elevated character, devotion 20
duty, and entire seli-abnegation.





But you arc not to be left to the judg
ment of history alone Thank God, by the
provisions OF our constitutions not vet
wholly abrosated, the people are soon to
p SIS upon your claims to reelection, ard
t t.c right Of impeachment yet remains to
their representatives. The people and
thcir representatives have the right to
speak when the Pen is struck from the
hands Of a freeman by the bayonet; when
the Bastiie once broken down on hc ether
side Of the Atlantic by ;hc rcverbcration of
our Revolution, is constructed here"
Year: 1864

From the Washington PA ) Examiner.


Last week We attempted to show that the
adoption of a policy" for the purpose o.
securing the votcs of weak kneed changa-
bles, would tend to weaken US, instead cf
giving us strength. Among the reasons
we assigned was this: that such 4 course
must be more or less deccptious, and the
exposure of such deception By the Abcli-
tionists would ruin lis. We met with a
telling example of this kind last week.
The Pittsburg Dispatch of last Friday ex
poses the following extract from what it
calls a leading copperhead writer


"The best plan is to recognize this fact
and strike boldly for popular favor with
the weapons which are readiest for our use
4 declaration for peace in advance of q
successful campaign, or in tho midst of it,
would bring, for example, nothing but de-
rision about our ears The country IS
demoralized, and we must make the best OF
il. Whatever is available to political sue.
cess is what most we need. Until we have
the power in our hands We can do nothing
but chafo at our weakness


Now, We do not know who is the author
of this sentiment, nor do we care. We
trust We have independence enough to
oondemp any expression we dislike, with
out waiting to ascertain who made it.
The sentiment expressed in this extract is
unprincipled and wrong. What. has the
only historic party in the land sot no rriu-
Year: 1864

knowledge. We shall soon. In all probability.
have larger operations near tho Pennsy yivsnia
border than we have had lately. and we must
prepare to hear, ere the summer is over, Of
another real invasion of the North. Perhaps a
real invasion may accomplish what so many
demonstrations have failed to accomplish, and
draw Grant from the James river. But Il
Grant is stll to stay there who shall repel tie
invasion No confidence would be felt by the
country in any other man than General McCiel-
Ian. But from General Mcclellan 1t seems
the President requires pledges" Mcclellan
must relnquish one of the rights OF a citizen
before be can be permitted to serve his coun-
try. But we shall soc. Perhaps even the Pres
deut may forget his political schemes when
there are fifty thousand rebel soldiers on their
way down the valley.
Year: 1864

MORE PEACE Colorado Jewett
telegraphs us that Ben Wood, Dean Richmond
and number Of other democrats are now at
Niagara Falls, consulting with Clay, Holcombe,
Sanders and other rebel agents. Since Gree
ley and Lincoln failed these democrats want to
see what they can do towards making peace.
We rely upon Jewett for full report of the
negotiations, and advise those who are trying
to binder him by keeping up q fire on his rear
in our courts and through the press to desist
from their vain attacks and let him alone in
his glory. He telegraphs us that "the trial in
Stevens CASE wills establish. that the alleged
facts are untrue, and that the property was not
delivered We do not know anything about
the Stevens case; but we think it very hard
that this apostle Of peace and Colorado should
be bothered by lawsuits while all his energies
are emp loyed in the great work he has under
taken.
Year: 1864


Ths Dine uit.sS or the asw M~xsea.


ufsa IN . Qu.ndary.


Our advioes from Mexico ars OF the highest
interest. They 20 to show that the great oon-
test between constitutional and absolute gov
ernment is only just begun, while the forces of
both parties are gathering for another aud
more embittered struggle. The embarrass
ments which surround Maximilian's govern
ment are every day on the increase, and he
ability OF skilful ruler to steer his way
through the storm with which he is threatened
lie is waking up to the necessity of having
some order in his financial affairs, and has ad-
dressed to his Minister of State an urgent re-
quest that reformatory measures shall be car
ried out The measures proposed by him are
very proper in their way, and would be highly
laudstory were ii not that as yet tho whole
country does not acknowledge the sway or tue
Austrian. By the latest advices from the
Mexican capital we learn that the republicans
are still vigorously resisting their French ad-
versaries. Were they to achieve victory over
the invaders the cause of resistance would at
once become all the more popular and formid-
able; and, as there h no certainty that they may
not gain some such victory, the foundation of
the new empire is as yet by no means a settled
one. When Macmillan has obtained control
over the whole republic, then, and not till then,
shall we deem his speeches Of much moment.


In the American mind there is one fact which
renders the acts Of Macmillan more or less
unimportant We know, we feel instructive
ly, that sooner or later we must drive from this
continent the French and Austrian forces
which have obtained . foothold upon it by
taking advantage Of our intestine troubles.
Seeing US engaged in war which they fondly
hoped could but terminate disastrousIy to our
power and influence, they have invaded and
still hold portions OF Mexico, in direct oppos-
ton to the we'll known and oft-expressed will
of this people. To secure the permanence OF
their rule upon this continent they will do all
in their power to render a reconstruction Of
the Union impossible; but these schemes must
fail; and, once relieved from our present cares,
we shall, with an overwhelming force to back
the demand, impress upon Macmillan and his
French, Austrian and Belgian troops the abso-
lutte necessity Of their Withdrawing, bag and
baggage, from the New World.
Year: 1864

RECALL OF MoCLEILAS.-Ths people ere de-
mandng of the administration to recall McClel-
Ian, that the country in its trying hour may
have the benefit OF his superior skill and genius,
This demand is so strong that even the radical
journals like the Post aud Commercial join in
the ory. Mr.. Lincoln must not think from this
that the public will be satisfied in placing him
in command while he retains Stanton in the
War Department to interfere and upset all
his plans and defeat his efforts to crush out the
rebellion. The only hope for Old Abe Is in
the immediate removal of all such Marplots as
Stan ton and Halleck, and in giving Mcclellan
a command commensurate with his ability and
skill. Has Mr.. Lincoln patriotism enough left
to do this?