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Year: 1862

The telegraph affords but little information
as to the causes which induced the removal
of Mcclellan from his command 1t seems
to~,iave been the subject of consultation for
some time, among those charged with the
management Of the war. From the very lit
tie knowledge given us as to what induced
this step, it seems that it was not done be-
cause of any suspicion of bis loyalty, but is
attributable to the slowness of his movements


All agree that while he is a Thoroughly accom-
plished military man, and desperate fighter.
his movements have always been character


lied by something that bears the semblance
of over caution. The offensive movements
against Richmond for more than year past
have been con6ded to his care, and the fact
Is bald, and comprehensive by any one, that
we are as far from the reduction Of thatuiace
Year: 1862

the difficulties that have hitherto cnyironed
this Pacific Railroad question.


The route is the one indicated BY nature
the time reasonable; the provisions ample
and fair to competing companies; the terms
easy to the Government, and safe to the
Company; while the object sought is one
in which any statesman might well be
proud to engage.


We have considered this Road almost
entirely from an economical stand point,
and decide for it as great monied gain to
the Nation. We 60 for Rtllins' Bill, and
the present hour as the auspicious one in
which to begin this great national under
taking
Year: 1862

This most uncermonious method of ex-
pressing ones disapprobation was perpe-
trated in this city last Monday night by
body of persons supposed to be soldiers.
The Kansas Frontier newspaper establish
ment was broken in, and the most indis-
eliminate destruction dealt out to the con-
tents. Such action was SO unexpected, so
sudden, and so admirably arranged by those
engaged, that not citizen dared interfere
to protect the property or rights of those
at stake.


Mob law is to be at all times deprecated,
and more particularly when the rights and
property of peaceable citizens are leopard
lied, and ths freedom of the press iufringed
upon. The existence~of a mob spirit in
our midst so heart-sickens Us that we
dislike to dwell upon the subject. Its
tendency to demoralize society, and render
unfit to fulfil the duties and enjoy the yxiv-
ileges of citizenship, cannot be fully realized
by law abiding people. Language fails
US when We attempt to express our disap'
probation of such conduct.


There are legal methods Of accomplishing
redress for everything prejudicial to the
welfare. of society, and the welfare of So
ciety equally demands that s:hcy be con.
formed to. What the provocation was that
melted the mob to this iniquitous act, We
are at a loss to say; true, itspolitics were
detestable, and approximated so near treason
as to be almost one and the same thing,
vet this is no sufficient reason, Er can one
be adduced, for such wholesale destruction
of property as was witnessed on this occa'
sion. 1t is with pleasure We add that the
indignation of our citizens, which is un-
bounded and expressed as with one voice,
is not bound by party lines. All alike feel
the necessity of bringing the stcrnest retri-
button upon the first of such offenders, aud
placing the stamp Of the public disapproba-
ton upon such conduct.
Year: 1862

GLAD TO HEAR IT.-The New York
Post says that reiuforcemenes have been
sent to General Burnside, which will In
crease his force to 10000. This will
enable him to manage the troops withdrawn
from Manassas. We trust the same strength
has already been given to Sherman and
Dupont We have plenty of good and
tried men to spare from before Washington
and then Savannah and Charleston would
both be ours.
Year: 1862

Along our Eastern border this question is
frequently asked by the flying emigrant
from the Slave States. To such, We say,
come at once up the Valley of the Kansas.
You can find good land almost anywhere
west of the Pottawattomie Reserve, and
on the Rail Road line west. The first
Rail Road built in the State, will be up the
Valley of the Kansas; hence land will rise
in value sooner, and be much better situated
every way, than back from such facility
of transportation.


Ga the streams, in almost every dircc-
tiop, excellent bottom land lies open for
prc-cmp'ion or private entry. In many
places. a number Of families could settle
near each other in a rich healthy bottom,
and have moderate supply of timber
from the creeks and streams. Cn the Blue
and its tributaries, there is still ample
room. Thousands may settle on the Re.
publican Valley, but small portion Of
which is as yet taken up. While the vast
valley of the Solomon, TO say nothing of a
large number of fine creeks well wooded
will sustain the population of small
State. The same is true of the Smoky
Hill and her numerous tributaries.


Do you prefer upland? 1t can be had
Of the best quality in almost any direction
on and east Of the Blue. Indeed, over all
that portion of the State lying west of the
Potlawattomie Reserve, land can be had Of
the best quality.


Do you wish good land? Come directly
to the Land Office at this place, and the
Officers will do all they can to give you
just such information as you need. Then
you can look for yourself and select the
best. There are tens of thousands of acres
of firstclass land in Western Kansas, wait
ing the touch Of intelligence and energy to
make them quite equal to any other portion
of the State.
Year: 1862

The following letters, written By men
whom We know to be well acquainted with
the portion of Kansas spoken Of, show forth
the great advantages of the Smoky Hill
Valley as route for the proposed Pacific
Railroad, and its vast superiority over all
others:
Year: 1862




Tuos EWING. Esq, Dear Sr: l am
well acquainted with the country bordering
upon the Smoky Hill Fork of the Kansas
River The country is such that Kali
road route across what is known as the
grea. bend of the Smoky Hill Fork, Is
practicable aud would be easily graded.
About seventy five miles west OF the sixth
principal meridian. on aud in the vicinity
Of the Smoky Hill Fork, exist extensive
mines of coal. The veias, some OF them,
are fully eight feet thick and the coal OF
excellent quality.


Quartz rock abounds in region some
distance northwest from this coal, and
many believe gold will be found IN consid-
erablc quantities. have frequently seen
good gold bearing quartz from this region.
Salt springs are frequently found in diff
ferent portions Of the western part of the
State but the most extensive salt region
lies little north of the Smoky Hill, and
mainly between the Solomon and Saline
Forks. The springs found in this section
are numerous and very strongly salinc-a
very large per cent Our settlers frequent
ly make salt for their own use, aud lind It
pays at low price. One man can make
from three to FIVE bushels day with a
common iron kettle. These salt springs
will be source of great profit to the
State in my opinion, whenever facilities for
transportation can be had.


With Respect, Yours, II. L. JONES,
| Member House of Representatives of Kan
Year: 1862




Col John B. Turchin, late Of the Illinois
Nineteenth four Chicago Zouayesl Bri5a-
dier General Of Volunteers, is now above
and beyond the reach Of the pack Of enc
mics in shoulder straps who have delight
cd the secesh Of Northern Alabanla-an1
We think have surprised even them
by the zeal with which they have turned
aside from their feeble pursuit Of rebels, to
compass the destruction Of that officer.
He Is almost the only one in that division
who has made lis individual name ter
Tor to the enemies Of the Union. The
Court Martial is now ended and its
Judgment awaits what We believe
it will promptly meet, the indigg- is
nant rejection Of the President
and the War Department. This must be
lis fate if it be as reported adverse to the
brave soldier just submitted to this indig
uiiy. We give elsewhere the details Of the
trial.


Tie spectacle is one that will make the
checks Of loyal men tingle with shame.
Rebels admitted to testify against federal
officer, traitors stepped to their lips in
treason, with murder in their hearts,
and On their garments, delivering the
petty tale OF henronsts robbed and fence
rails burned, while the officers Of the fed
cral army greediy take down such evi-
2ence to work the destruction Of one they
hate because they cannot approach him.
efA1e you q loyal man." Is not
asked by this court martial, only,
"Can you testify against Turchin7 :"
We mistake the character Of our West
crn people and army if this sickening ex-
libision oftoadyism and hothousery do not
prove the elimination Of the infamies with
y hith the rule Of Don Carlos Buell. has
been loaded, and cause one unanimous ap-
peal to go up in terms unmistakable at the
War Department, for his removal if not his
disgrace.


Let him rest as an incubus on that de.
partment no longer. The noble conduct
OF Col. Turchin at his trial, his dignity,
patience, his soldierly and manly bearing
Throughout, will and should have its effect.
We do not call for the exchange Of places.
We do not suggest that General Turchin
take the place Of Don Carlos Buell.
but We could wish the present responsible
position Of the latter might be given to a
better man than its present unworthy in
c1lmbent, whose highest ambition has been
TO keep in the good graces Of se:esh matrons
and carefully preserve lis Southe} n friend
ships. We submit that the latter have
been preserved at a little too high a cost


In the words Of the brave Turchir
himself, "we hope that court mar
til has not been held altogethe,
in vain" 1t has demonstrated that there
is something soldierl5, something thu
locked like progress in the war, SOM
sound views Of the rebellion and its cur
in The department Of the unworthy Do!
Car]os-and that these have not belonge
to him. No wonder he Was mean1
prompted to attack them in an inferio
officer, still less wonder that he failct
The war has had enough Of Don Carlo
Buell.
Year: 1862

:.


Let no one be deceived The work
goes on nobly, but it does not touch the
required point This rush into the new
REGIMENTS does not ill the old ones, The
work goes on magnifcently Of enrolling
recruits, but the draft must come to give
back their complement to our armies al
ready in the field. 4 little longer and this
most needed Of all processes begins
Year: 1862

REMAINS OF EDWARD GmBERT.-From O
communication in The Alta from the Presi.
dent Of the Eureka Typographical Union, II
appears that the announcement of the re
moval Of the remains of Edward Gilbert,
formerly editor Of the Alta, was premature
1t is proposed to fence and otherwise i'm
prove the lot in Lone Mountain Cemetery
belonging to the Union, aud there The re-
mains Of their comrades are TO be deposited
The writer says:


1t is the design of the Union to erect an
iron fence, with stone foundation, and O
monument with some device characteristic
Of the profession, at some future day; a GER.
tain amount of the receipts of the society
being set apart and devoted TO that pur.
pose. In the meantime, temporary fence
will be put about the plot.


The remains Of Mr.. Gilbert will be dis
posed with view TO erecting a monument
above them, as many of bis friends have ex.
pressed desire TO make this sad acknowl.
edgment Of his merits, 1t will, perhaps, be
gratifying to the relatives at distance oi
other printers buried in Lone Mountain, Ia
know that arrangements will be made tO
gather all within this enclosure who have
died in this city.
Year: 1862

This shows an annual decennial increase Of 81
e01OO per cent. in population through seventy
yean From the frst 70 our last census, Il Is seen
that The ratio q increase at noon Of these several
periods is either two per cent below or two per
cent above the average; thus showing how iuhcx-
ible and consequently how reliable, The law Of in
cFease IN our case Is. Assuming that Il will con
time, Il gives he following result;
Year: 1862

The carpets are being taken from the floors Of
public and private houses down in Dixie, to make
them into blankets for rebel soldiers Governor
Vance Of North Carolina calls on all the people
to give up their carpets for this purpose.
Year: 1862

~ The sympathixss with the rebellion tell
us, in. one breath, that the negroes viii not
work,-that they are indolent worthless, and
utterly unable. take care Of themselves, and,
If freed, would be constant burdens on the
public! This view of the case, We suppose, il
intended to influence the tax payers.


In the next breath these astute gentlemen
affirm, With equal vehemence, that the freed
negroes would overrun the country, and so re.
duce the wages of laboring men that they would
be unable to obtain decent livelihood! This
view 10 intended. to influence those who earn
their living by honest and honorable toll.


One of these assertions must be false
Wouldn't it be wise In these gentlemen to make
up their minds which of them is likely to prove
most advantageous to. their cause, and then
stick to ii? If you believe they are industrious,
cay so. If they are. in your opinion, idle and
indisposed to earn their living, say that. But,
in heavens name don't try to make US believe
they are both Such inconsistent assertions are
not more attractive than credible.


TIE WEArHER.-The past two days have been
a decided Improvement on the weather for the
week preceding. We can imagine none more
seasonable. It has been quite warm enough for
haying and harvesting, while bracing north
western breeze has made labor almost agreea.
ble even in the sun.
Year: 1862

1t would be curious speculation to trace
the habits and customs which have, from the
earliest ages, and in all communities helped
to fasten upon US these sordid feelings which
make marriage something like a gambling
transaction in all barbarous nations, the faith
er of a girl conceived he had right to some
COMPENSATION from the husband for her SER
vices, and as remuneration for the trouble
and expense Of bringing her up. In the early
history of all nations in their uncivized state.
the custom prevails the woman is sold for
price. Among the Hebrews and the Arabs
the price paid to the father was sometimes
very considerable. An ordinary price was
five or six camels, and if the bride was very
beautiful, or highly connected Crank and sta
ton had their influence even in the earliest
ages), the fifty sheep or a mare and foal were
added. At the siege of Troy an accomplished
lady was valued at four oxen. And when
Danaus found he could not get his daughters
married, he advertised that he was ready to
receive sailors for them without expecting
any preSentS-tnat is, tnat ne was ready 10
get rid of them at any price, or at no price.
Among the savage tribes of our own days the
custom prevails. The red man of America
still bargains for his wife, and the price
varies from four horses down to bottle of
brandy. The Russians do not mince the mat
ter as more civilized nations do, but when
marriage is proposed, the lover, accompanied
by a friend goes to the home of the bride, and
says to the mother" show us your merchan-
disc. we have got money" The ancient
Assyrians deserve some credit for the custom
they introduced; every year they put all their
beauties up to auction, and the prices that
were given for these were applied by way
of portion to those who were not beauti-
ful. Thus all, Of both sorts, got married :.
the one for their beauty, the others for the
money which beauty not their own had gain
ed for them. They made sensuality give
dowry to avarice but still marriage was a
lottery.
Year: 1862

The apples are ripe in the orchard


The work of the reaper is done,
And the golden woodlands redden,
In the blood of the dying sun.
At the cottage door the grandsire
Sits pale in his easy chair,
While the gentle wind of twilight,
Plays with his silver hair.
A woman is kneeling beside him,
A fair, young head is prest
In the first wild passion of sorrow,
Against his aged breast.
And far off over the distance


The faltering echoes come
Of the flying blast of trumpet,
And the rattling roll of drum.
And the grandsire speaks in a Whisper
The end no man can see;
But we give him to his country.
And we give our prayers to thee
Ihe vlolets star the meadows,
The rose buds fringe the door,
And over the grassy orchard


The pink-white blossoms pour.
But the grandsire's chair is empty,
The cottage is dark and still -
There's a nameless grave in the battle field,
And new one under the hill
And a palIid, fearless woman


By the cold hearth sits alone,
And the clock in the lonely corner,
Ticks on with steady drone
Year: 1862

JOLLY CHUM =


l sit down to scrawl you
word or two in reference TO the superb ami
NAL over which GU hold legal sway, and of
whom as you are already aware have long
desired to be in possession, knowing her to be
a gay creature, full oflife and spirit and with
al decidedly fast. feel that without her I
cannot longer be satisfied and from nothing
| assure you, will derive so much pleasure as
from trottiDg her around, and exhibiting her
to my friends. Feeling certain that my offer
will prove acceptable, will call on you in a
short time, until which l do not wish you to
dispose Of her.


Yours consid erably,


"EDwIN WILLETT."


After reading it, stood for moment as if
in trance at length raised my eyes from
the letter, gave one glance at Mr.. May burn,
and CT ushing the offending sheet in my hand,
rushed, scarcely knowing what dio, with
sort of frantic despair through the hall, and
without a word to any one left the house,
never again to darken its doors.


A few days afterwards | called upon Bob Ira
cy to say to him that he need not reserve the
mare any longer, as had concluded not to
purchase but as soon as he caught sight Of
me he ran out to meet me, and shook me by
the hand and otherwise INDUCED in the most
extravagant demonstrations Of joy, asking me
over and over again if it was really me, as he
dcspaired of ever seeing me again, for having
received from me most beautifully written
gilt EDGED note, asking in marriage daughter,
of whose existence he was most profoundly
ignorant, he had doubt that had gone
stark mad, and had just about made up his
mind to insert an advertisement in the papers
warning the public to beware of me as per-
son dangerous to be at large. now gave up ;
found that | was besieged on all sides, and
with an imploring look begged him to say no
more about ii to any one. That had ban
ished all thoughts of marriage from my mind
and had concluded to spend my future life in
single blessedness but despite the charge |
gave Bob to keep quiet, the affair, through
some mysterious agency, became circulated
around, or depend upon it, | would never
have given it publicity and now, having put
you in possession of the facts concerning the
history of those " two letters" will make a
polite bow and retire to my bachelor couch
Year: 1862

Respectfully offers his professional services to the
citizens of Tunkhaunock and vicinity. lie can be
found when not professionally engaged either at his
Drug Store, or at his residence on Putnam Street
Year: 1862

The fact that we are 10 have Stale
Convention scmsiime during the com
ing summer. and AN elect ton in the fail
for State officers. will ring more dam
phooks from their holes than has been
seen in Kansas for many aday.- Uaf.e
Hirror.


Some Of them have already ccme
out. We understand tie editor OF the
Mirror is out as candidate for Super
intendant VI Public Instruction.
Year: 1862

FROM THC ARNY OF THE POlONAC'
POSITIONS OF THE REBEL FORCES.
Occupation Of the Village Of Jefferson
Cordial Feeling Toward Gen. Burnside


Brilliant Skirmish with Rebel Cavalry
DESPERATE HAND TO HAND FIGHT
GALLANTRY OF LIEUTENANT ASH.
Year: 1862

PURSUIT. OF PLEAsURH.--We smile at
the ignorance of the savage who cuts down
the tree in order to reach Its fruit but
the fact is that bunder Of this descrip,
tion is made by every person who is over
eager and impatient in the pursuit of
pleasure. To such the present nom en'
is everything, and the future is nothing
he borrows, therefore from the future at 9
most usurious and ruinous interest; and
the consequence is that he 6nds the tone
Of his feelings impaired. his self.respecI
diminished, his health of mind and bod y
destroyed and life reduced 10 it's very
dregs, at a time when humanity speaking
the greatest portion Of its comforts should
still be before him.
Year: 1862

ANOTHER STATE STREET DEN BROKEN Up.
Another brothel upon State near Polk street
was broken up on Friday night by the police.
It Was kept by a woman named Mary Astrich-
She WIS fined SIS and the inmates SO each,
By the magistrates presiding at the Police
Year: 1862

RoBDERY.-The two men, Whitlow aud
Dunn, who wero arrested few days since for
robbing house in the West Division, By the
shreWd dodge Of sending the lady Of the house
away to look after her injured husband, were
brought up for examination Saturday, in the
Police Court. Wbitlow was held for further
examination and Dunn was discharged upon
his promise to enlist.
Year: 1862

To DESTROY HOUSE FL1Es.-It is perhaps
not generally known that black pepper (not
red) is a poison for many insects. The follow
ing simple mixture is said to be the best de-
stroyer of the common house fly extant -
Take equal proportions of fne black pepper,
fresh ground, and sugar, say enough of each
to cover ten cent piece; moisten and mix
we'll with spoonful of milk "a little cream
is better) keep that in your room and that
will keep down the flies. One advantage over
other poison is. that it Injuries nothing else ;
and another, that the flies seek the air, and
never die in the house-the windows being
open.
Year: 1862

"WHAr do they mean by cat and dog
life 2" said husband to his angry wife
L" Look at Carlo and Kitty asleep on the rug
together. / wish men lived half so peaceably
with their wives" stop" said the lady,
/" tie them together and then see bow they
will agree"
Year: 1862

TURN mE GENILx'
Turn me gently when I'm dying,
Gently turn me to the sun,
Let me see the last ray fading,


That shall mark my journey run;
When the pulse has ceased its beating,
And my limbs are growing cold,
Dress me in my Sunday wardrobe
And my arms across me fold.
Place me in modest casket.


Color white my choice would be,
Cnadorned by costly fixture,


Close the lid and turn the key;
Bear me to some quiet graveyard,
Where my resting place shall be,
If it please thee, brother stranger
Der my body plant tree.
Plant an evergreen with branches
Tending upward to the sky,
Emblem unto all who pass it,


That the soul will never die;
Or instead of a weeping willow


With its twigs bent to the ground,
Which will tell my body slumbers
In the dust beneath the mound.
In nv narrow house you hollow


On gentle rise or steep,
Law my head toward the summit
Just as If were asleep;
Raise a marble slab not costly


with its letters chiseled deep,
Record plain, to all who read them.
When and where fell asleep.
SyeetIy there my form will slamber,
In the lap OF Mother Earth,
Slumber, while the uncaged spirit


Which is of such priceless worth.
Scars aIoft to meet those loved ones'
Loved ones gone asleep before,
Cross the chilly stream of Jordan,
Never to be parted more.
Sweetly in the grave so lowly,


Let me rest where all is calm,
Where vain hopes and fond deiu5ions'
And life's ills can do no harm.
Where the wicked cease from troubling
And the weary are at rest,
There long to dwell forever,


Dwell forever with the blest.
Year: 1862




ton


Paymaster's Clerks 500 per annum, and Is
cents per day when actually ON duty


Chaplain in volunteers sl46 80.


In addition TO the pay above stated. one ra-
ton per day and an abunaant supply of good
clothing is allowed to every soldier. Quarters.
fuel and medical attendance are always provided
by the Government without deduction from the
soldiers pay. lfa soldier should become disabled
in the line of his duties, the law provides for m
pension, or he may, If he prefer it, obtain ad-
mission into the Military Asylum, which will
afford him comfortable home so long as he NAV
wish to receive its benefits.


To the above pay for private soldiers must be
added the additional So month to be paid du.
ring service, the 500 bounty at the end of the
war, which has already been provided for. and
the quarter section of land that Congress will
provide for at its coming session. The bounty
and land apply to officers and privates alike.