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Year: 1861

In assuming the arduous duties incumbent
upon the editor of public journal at the pres
ent exciting period of our national existence,
we feel it part of our duty to define clearly
our position, and the principles that shall
actuate and guide us in the discharge of our
duties as 9 public journalist.


1t is known TO many Of the citizens of this
county and Western Kansas, that we have
been connected in different capacities with the
press If Junction City, since its Inauguration,
over three years ago. Our former actions in
the political world have been very limited !;
whatever they were, we deem them of no
Importance in influencing US how to act while
our government is assailed by traitors, and our
constitution trampled upon, and laws defied.


In the present perilous condition of cur once
happy land, we feel it to be the imperative, as
well as solemn duty of all true patriots of our
country to ignore all party platforms, with
their attendant prejudces, and take their
position upon the broad platform Of the Con-
stitution, fully resolved to defend that sacred
instrument against the assaults of its enemies,
whether they emanate from the North, South,
East, or West Treason and open rebellion,
in all its horrd forms, now exists in our once
peaceful land. Civil war, with all its horrors.
is now upon US, and we do not consider it right
that We should stop to inquire what party
those traitors and invaders belonged hereto-
fore, or what were the former political aniece
exl,o off ha ITpif FOL fofo
But it is to us clearly our duty to rally around
the Constitution and the glorious old flag of
our country, in one common cause for the
preservation and perpetuation OF our glorious
Union, and under that proud old banner.
whose ample folds have guarded and pl lotected
us during the whole period Of our POLITICAL
existence has raised us from an infant
republic to the position of TIE greatest nation
on earth-the pride of ourselves, and the adj
miratior of the world. We shall know no
party but the party Of the Union, so long as
there remains an armed traitor upon our
sacred soil, and to the success of that party
we shall assiduously labor with all the zeal,
energy, and ability we possess. Earnestly
ttuStlng we Snail HAVE lHc Co-oPcA"@oh Va ''AA
Union-loving men, whether Democrats or
Republicans, without regard to past political
differences.


In conducting the UNIoN. We shall, in the lam
guage of JACKSON, stake the responsibility,
unawed by fear or unbribed by gain, uncon>
trolled or influenced by any man, party, or
CLIQUE, save that party who marches and keeps
step to the music of the Union.
Year: 1861

A Convention was held on the third Of the
present month in Junction City, by a body Of
men calling themselves Democrats" for the
purpose of nominating candidates to fill the
district and county Offices the ensuing year.
The form Of organization was gone through
with, resolutions were drafted, and ticket
was nominated, composed exclusively Of
g Democrats" At present, We are not dis
posed to enter into a discussion of the merits
or demeri.s of the different gentlemen named
by that Convention for responsible public po-
sisiOns in our county and district. Perhaps
many Of them would not stand close inspec-
tion; but let that pass.


We should like to compare the present posi-
ton Of some of their leading candidates with
that occupied by them only one year ago.
Consistency, thou art jewel"


Here is the first Of q series of resolutions
None of them amount to much.


'Resolred, That under Democratic princi-
Piles, the country has prospered beyond all
Year: 1861

We present to.day to the public The first
number of The SMOKY HILL AND REPUBLICAN
UNION.


enter into any elaborate exposition of the
policy which shall characterize our admins
tration. We have already, in our prospectus,
briefly set forth the leading objects which
have induced US TO commence the publication
of the paper-namely, the maintenance Of the
Government, and the development of the nat
ural capabilities of the Western Kansas Val-
lies.


We love the Republican Government estab-
lished by WASHINGTON, and his illustrious
compeers; and We believe its maintenance
against all foes to be the most sacred of all
earthly duties We shall therefore do what W e
can to uphold it-speaking of open and secret
enemies rs they deserve to be spoken Of In
doing so, we intend to call things by their
right names, and to invoke against traitors of
all degrees, the scorn and execration Of all
honest and patriotic men.


In thus supporting the Government We do
not propose to be governed by any narrow
partizan views. We have confidence that the
present administrators of the Government are
actuated by proper patriotic motives, and that
they are every way competent TO the successful
management of the difficulties which the ext
geneies Of the times have devolved upon them
but if it shall be demonstrated, after fair
trial, that such is not the case, We shall be
among those who will insist that men who are
competent shall be put in their places. So
much for Governmental! matters.


In local matters, We do not propose to be
governed by any mere town or county consid-
erations. An idea prevails extensively that
Central and Western Kansas is a desert and
how!ing waste-almost unnhabtablc by white
men. WITHOUT stopping, at this time, to in-
quire who are the authors of this absurd
aspersion Of the most beautiful and fertile
valiies of the continent, We shall labor assid-
uously to correct the falsehood, and to invite
settlers to the now unoecupied lands of the
Smoky Hill, Republican, Saline, Solomon, the
Blues, Vermiion, Neosho, Verdigris, and their
thousand tributaries. The lands drained by
the streams named, are capable of supporting
. population more dense than that of Massa-
chuse,ts, and upon their speedy occupancy
by an industrious agricultural. people, depends,
in large measure, the future growth of the
State, and the prosperity of those Of US now
here.


We ask our frontier friends, who agree with
us in the objects which we seek to promote,
to aid in extending the circulation of the
USIoS, not only among our own people, but
among the people of the East, from whom we
hope to sttract emigration.
Year: 1861

Rocket batteries are suggested as means
to drive the rebels out of their masked re-
treats. Those used in the British service
are propelled through thick iron tube, the
fuse being cut to burn given distance, as
in the case of shell; to the rocket is at
tached pole from eight to ten feet long,
which, coming in collision with any object,
has the effect of starting the rocket in the
opposite way in the meantime the pro-
jectile is vomiting perfect sheet of liquid
fame, lighting up everything for a mile
around, and iguiting everything of an in
Aammable nature, awhile the dense smoke
arising therefrom will cause the best disci-
plined soldiers to leave their guns and flee
in search of purer atmosphere. 1t finally
terminates in she'll of the most destructive
kind.


We should consider it very imprudent
to be caught in the immediate vicinity Of
4" these fellers," while they are under head.
wav
Year: 1861

A DEMOCRATIC PAPER ON THE Sup
PRESTON OF LEGENDARY PUBLICATIONS.
The Czereland Pam Dealer has the
following:


"Five rebel papers have been suppressed
for their open advocacy of rebellion-one
in Maine. one in New Hampshire, and
three in St. Louis. If Liberty is used
for the destruction of Liberty, there can be
no doubt about our duty. The abuse Of
freedom is the most dangerous enemy to
to freedom it meets. We unhesitatingly
say, down with traitors everywhere, in
whatever guise they may appear. We can
better afford to be lenient during profound
peace, than when in the midst Of most
gigantic rebellion. We deeply regret the
necessity for martial law, habeas corpus
suspension, and vigils over the press. The
New York Day Book, journal Of Com
mercc, and Ne,rs, live by Indulgence only,
and that of doubtful propriety."
Year: 1861

To Define and Punish Certain Conspiracies.
Be 1t enacted by The Senate and House Of


Representatives. Of the Inned States of


Americr IN Congress assembled,


That if two or more persons within any
State or Territory of the United States shall
conspire together to overthrow, or to put
down or to destroy by force, the govern
ment of the United States, or to levy war
against the United States, or to oppose by
force the authority of the government Of
the United States; or by force to prevent him
der or delay the execution of any law of
the United States; or by force to seize,
take. or possess any property of the United
States aguinst the will or contrary to the
authority of the United States; or BY
force, intimidation, or threat to prevent any
person from accepting or holding any Office,
or trust, or place of confidence, under the
United States, each and every person SO
offending shall be guilty of high crime,
and, upon conviction thereof in any dis
trict or circuit court of the United States
having Jurisdiction thereof or district, or
supreme court Of any Territory of the
United States having jurisdiction thereof,
shall he punished by fine not less than
FIVE hundred dollars and not more than five
thousand dollars; or by imprisonment,
with or without hard labor, as the court
shall determine, for period rot less than
six months. nor creator than six years, Or
both such fine and imprisonment.


Annloyed Julv Al 1851
Year: 1861

We publish in another column call, extern
svely signed by patriots of all parties. for
Union Convention, to put in nomination the
right kind of candidates for the Offices to be
filled at the ensuing fall election. This is as
it should be. At time like this, when the
overthrow of the Government by traitorous
band of malcontents is sought, mere disputes
about platforms, or the policy which the Cow
ernment ought to pursue in its administration,
seems absurd and out of place, and will not be
engaged in by an earnest and patriotic people.
All who are not traitors at heart, can readily
agree to postpone the consideration OF the
question of high tariff or a low tariff, specie
currency or paper currency. sqnatter sover-
eighty or congressional prohibition of slavery.
or the best man for President, until the ques-
ton is determined as to whether the Govern
meut shall or shall not continue to exist
whether the old Cons titution Of WASHINGTON,
JEFFERSON and MADISON, or the new COnstitu-
ton of DAVIS, TooMBs, and STEPHENS, shall
be the supreme law of the land, and whether
Mr.. LINCOLN, elected by the people, or JEFF
DAVIS, elected by cabal Of traitors, shall be
the President of the American States. Until
the Government, the Constitution, the capital,
are safe from the traitors who now surround
them, patriots of all parties must separate from
traitors, and unite in hearty and consistent
effort for the maintenance of the institutions,


in the defence of which so many Of our brave
people are now periliag their lives. In no way
can those of US who remain at home evince
our devotion to free institutions more decid-
edly, than by sacrificing all party predictions
upon the altar Of our country, and by joining
hands in support of patriots, and in opposition
to the traitors who are tolerated in our midst,
and who are laboring by canting, hypocritical,
and false preexts, to aid the rebels IN the
copsummation of their scheme for the over


throw of the Government and the conquest OF
a large portion of the Union. FIJI the local
Offices, and the Legislatures of the loyal
States. with sympathizqrs with Southern trea-
son, and the overthrow of the General Govern
ment, and the extipguishment Of freedom,
would be speedy and certain. We must not
rermit this No man who sides with treason
and traitors, and against his own Governs
ment, should be permitted to hold any place
of power or influence amongst us. They
belong to the Judas Iscariot family, who, with
a kiss will betray to crucifixion and death,
the PARROTS who confde in them.
Year: 1861

At the approaching November election, the
voters of Kansas will be called upon to select
a D ornament :seat for the State Capital. In
doing so, the objects most important are: To
choose such point as will be most easily Of
access to the largest number of our citizens,
and as near the centre Of our State and popu-
latiou as possible. The people of Western
Kansas are, perhaps. more deeply interested
in this question than the majority are aware
Of That the seat Of government. for num-
Der of years at least must remain east of the
Pottaw atomic Reserve is a fixed fact. That
the first railroad built in Kansas will start
from some point on the river, and terminate
for a time at the capital, is equally true; :;
therefore, our object should be to bring the
termiRus of that road as near our own doors as
possible This should exert strong influence
upon our action.


We know of but two points, now in the
field, that are likely to succeed, Topeka and
Lawrence. Much may be said in favor of the
latter, but, that its interest are not identical
with this section Of the State can be seen 1T a
glance, and that its citizens have never shown
a disposition to make them so. is proven BY
their past history. In fact, it is not natural
they should, and they never will. Topeka,
however, has interests with which We are
united. Its position is located exactly upon
our line of travel TO and from the Missouri
river. Though situated on the south side of
the Kaw, it must look foI its success, as a
business place, and its prosperity as a city,
to the West and North of The river. They have
not got the agricultural country On the south
side that will ever support them. For this
reason, they are now, and have been for a
long time past, exerting their influence in
favor of this section of our State.


We like Lawrence, personally. For the
past year we have been temporarily located
there and we believe it to be a smart, thriv.
ing town, and likely to become an important
point; but no matter how far she may advance
toward greatness, this section of our State will
receive no benefit from it..


We shall continue our remarks upon this
important subject, (at least to Western kansas,)
in future numbers, and shall show that aside
from the great advantage derived from our
proximity to a railroad, We still should sustain
Topeka.
Year: 1861

We learn that Major Vessel, now COM
manding st Fort Riley, has been appointed
Colonel of the Home Guard Regiment, BY
Gov. Robinson. We believe this to be a
most excellent appointment, and one which
the Major was we'll deserving; and though
we regret to lose so valuable an officer from
the Fort, We ar: content to know that in
his new position he will be of much more
real benefit to our young State.
Year: 1861

E To our friends in Topeka and Law
renee we feel very grateful for the liberal
disposition they have shown toward our new
enterprise. We trust the merchants of
Leavenworth will come forward and give us
a helping hand. They are the ones mostly
benefited by our people.
Year: 1861

THE AMALGAMArIoS or LANGUAGES There is a grow.
ing tendency in this age to appropriate the most
i've words OF other languages and after while to ncor
porate them into own thus the word Cephac which
is from the Greek, signying "for the head" is no be-
coming popuariz in connection with Mr. Spaldinc's
great Headache remedy, but it will soon be used in
more general way, and the word Cephac will become as
common as Eectroype and many others whose dstirc-
ton as foreign words has been worn away by common
usage until they seem native and to the manor born"
Year: 1861

TWENTY MILLIONS OF DOLLARS sAvED.-Mr. Spsldng
has sold two millions of bottles of his eel brated Pre-
pared Glue and it is estimated that each bottle saves


least ten dollars worth OF broken furniture thus making
an aggregate Of twenty millions Of dollars reclaimed
from total loss by this valuable invention Having mad
his Glue household word, he now proposes to do tb
world still greater service by curing all the aching head
with his Cephalic Pills, and if they good hi
Clue Headaches will vanish away like snow in july
Year: 1861

OVER EXCITEMENT, and the mental care and anxiety
incident TO close attention to business or study are
among the numerous causes of Nervous Headache The
dsordered state Of mind and body incident to this dis
tressing complaint is fatal blow to all energy and am
bton. Sufferers by this disorder can always obtain
speedy relief from these distressing attacks by using one
Of the Cephalc Pills whenever the symptoms appear


1t quets the overtasked BRAIN and soohes the strained
and arng nerves. and reaxes the tension Of the ston
ach which always accompanies and aggravaes the disor
dered condition OF the brain.
Year: 1861

GREAT DTscovERY.-Among the most important of all
the great medical discoveries ofthis age may be consd
cred the system of vaccination for protection from Small
Pox the Cephac Pill for relief OF Headache and the
use Of Quinne for the prevention of Fever either OF
which is a specific whose benefits will be experienc.
ed by suffering humanity long after their dscoyerers
forgotten.
Year: 1861

L
WE shall, from this date offer large Stock Of
w WINTER CLOTHING
Al greatly reduced prices Purchasers would do well TO avail them
selves OF this orunitv supply themselves with first
goods al prices tha nhe time and lO
Main street the place js2 KEEN, BALDWIN WILLIAMS.
GUN CURED SMOKING TOBACCO.-This Tobacco
- Is pronounced by be the finest in the ID
For sale By


W ~
Year: 1861

 The session of the Superior Gohrt closed on Friday morning last. Considerable business was accomplished in the disposal of eases, and the divorce department was particularly lively.

 People in this county seem to marry and are given in marriage for the purpose of enjoying the connubial state for longer shorter period, and then-sseede. Either old Litehfeld is get ting to be very immoral county to reside in, or else the atmosphere of the hills is uncongenial to the longevity of the marital affection. What God has joined together, a smart lawyer and . good natured judge can soon put asunder. On the other hand, we learn that . couple who were divorced at the last term of court, are already doing little "sitting up" together, and we hope to have the pleasure of announcing the result of this change of heart, under the head of Re-mar- ried.

 = The birthday of Washington was celebra- ted on the hill with tremendous bonfire in the evening, one which all felt eminently patriotic except the owners of the boxes.

 -"street bravls" are getting to be of too frequent occurrence in our staid old town. An unusually interesting one made Saturday night last hideeus in front of our office, and from the instruments used in the melee, might be styled Q tempest with teapot.
Year: 1861

Our usually quiet community was startled last Friday morning with rumor that young man was found dead in the road, about quarter of mile north of Colds mills.

 The young mans name was Isaac K Murphy, aged 17 years, He was represented to be sober and industrious, snd had money deposited in the Savings Bank, ss the fruits of his industry

 It seems that on Thursday, he went a fishing in the Housatonic River with his hro4her-i -in-Iaw, who is drinking man and that on arriving at West Cornwall, he was induced to drink, and they got bottle filled twice during the day, and on returning to the village in the evening, they went to several places, in esch of which they drank until they were beastly drunk, and at g late hour were turned into the street. Young Murphy walked into the brook from which he was helped out, and succeeded in getting half way to North Cornwall, where his parents lived, and where he was found as stated above, . little of the direct road.

 The brother-in-law was seen to fall in the road a few rods from the door from whence he was turned, and was taken care of Can it be possible to compare the profits oi rum selling, or the gratifying of an appetite for the vile poison, with the going out in darkness of this young life.

 This is the second death in West Cornwall, caused by the use of strong drink, within two or three years. The first was by violence, and this one from intoxication and exposure.

 One would think that facts like these were enough to convince all, of the evils of the traffic in, or use of intoxicating drinks. But these facts do not close the account nor will they un- til the numbers who are following fast in the same path come to Q like untimely or unhonored grave.

 Some parishioncrs of Rev. Mir. Fenn, residing in the south part of the parish, few evenings since, made him surprise visit, accompanied with tokens of their regard.

 They were cordially received, spent . very pleasant evening, and satisfied themselves lat lsast) that Mir. and Mrs. Fenn were not were not opposed to anything of the kind.''
Year: 1861

B9L We cslI the particular attention of our Democratic friends and these who are groping in the dark of aBlack" Republican doctines, to the trsnehaat article of our correspondent Ma tional Democrat" on the first page of this paper. It gives an able democratic view of the Slavery question and is an earnest appeal to all of us to come out of darknsus into the marvellous light of Dsnscraey.
Year: 1861

4 Towy N GEORGIA SEcEDED.-fhe town
ol Gordon has formally seeded from the
county in which it is situated Il the night
IF secession is inherent in a State, why is 1t
MT inherent in a county or town
Year: 1861

''MR. SEWARD am sure the honorable
Senator does not intend to misrepresent me.
L content plated, after the expiration Of all
compromises, a Convention of the people Of
the United States, called in the constitution
al form and after that Convention shall be
held or refused to be held when it is i'm
possible anything can be done but that by
force of arms this Union is TO stand or fall,
l have advised my people to do what l shall
be ready to do myself-to stand by the [ Mon
to stand or perish with it.
Year: 1861

The GOVERNORS Position IN THE CRISIS
An interview with his Excellency. Cover
nor Downey, on Friday, convinced us that
SOUND Union man was at the head of our
State militia. He always has been sound on
the question, but in these evil days we are
better satisfied when we have conversed with
men upon the subject. since the reception
OF the news that armed rebellion is to be
met by armed force on the part of The
Government. Governor Downey stands
where all true patrols should stand, upon
the broad platform of obedience to the
supreme law of the nation He does not be.
lleve that he is at the head of an independent
sovereign State Government. He will stand
shoulder to shoulder with the Union men of
california in the coming contest that is to
decide whether mouth friends of the Union
can impose themselves upon the masses of
the people only 20 betray them when they
nave obtained power. The Governor has
warm friends in this county. who rely on
him to exert his whole influence against any
coquetting by our friends with suspicious
men, or cloven-footed party Committees
We have no doubt whatever that the course
ne will pursue will be wise and firm.


AS we have, in a previous number. made
mention of the Governors name in con-
nection with the Montgomery amendments
to the School Law, we NAV very nroncrlv
close this mention of him by saving that we
have the very highest authority for stating
that ne has never expressed himself in favor
OF the Dill IN question. nor has he ever an-
thorlzed any other persons whativer to do it
TOT nim.-Marysvilie Democrat, April 2Sth