DAILY TIMES
[LEAVENWORTH, KS]
June 12, 1860 – October 8, 1861
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], June 15, 1860, p. 3, c. 2
Another
Dead Body Found!—While Dr. Davis's sons were fishing on the river bank, a mile
below the city, a dead body rose to the surface and lodged.
They were about to secure it, when the current bore it away.
It was afterwards secured, and an inquest held by the Coroner.
The verdict of the jury was, "death by drowning."
The body was that of a young man, with heavy beard; had on two coarse
shirts; pair of drawers; blue striped cotton pants; blue cotton overalls; white
woolen socks; blue blanket overcoat, bound with black braid, and with black
buttons. A woolen comfort was tied
round the neck, and there was neither boots nor hat found. The
corpse had been in the water from four to six months.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], June 15, 1860, p. 3, c. 2
The
Theatre To-Night.—The Siegrist and Zanfretta Pantomime, Ballet and
Corde-Tendue Troupe, of which so much has been said in New Orleans and St. Louis
for the past few months, in making their first American tour, take a flying trip
up the Missouri river and make their traveling debut in Leavenworth City
to-night. To those who have not
seen the famous Ravels, it will perhaps be difficult to give an adequate idea of
the unusual novelty of their performances, and to those who have, it will be
sufficient to say that our exchanges agree in according to them equal genius
with the Ravels.
Mlle.
Marietta Zanfretta, said to be a miracle of grace and skill on the tight rope,
Senorita Annetti Galletti, the premiere danseuse of the Italian and French opera
houses, described as a paragon of the terpsichorean art; Signor Vilarde, the
most distinguished Maitre de Ballet in Europe; the Brothers Siegrist, the
celebrated French Pantomimists and Gymnasts, supported by numerous auxiliaries
in ballet, pantomime and gymnastics, are the great guns of the troupe.
It is perhaps the most important troupe of artists that have ever visited
this country.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], June 16, 1860, p. 3, c. 2
A
Theatre Mania.—The Siegrist and Zanfretta Troupe, have inoculated our citizens
with a regular Corde Tendue, Ballet and Pantomime furore, not the less exciting
from their having dropped upon us unannounced, and from the clouds as it were.
We have seen men, and women too, graceful and skillful as we thought upon
the tight rope, but after seeing M'lle Marietta Zanfretta, we are surprised that
we could before have been so easily pleased.
We have before experienced our share of enthusiasm in witnessing a pas
seul or pas de deux in the ballet, but after seeing Signorita Annetti
Galletti, all danseuses premiere of past years appear awkward and uncouth.
The circus has agreeably entertained us with human specimens of
extraordinary physical skill, but after the exploits of the Siegrist Brothers
and Alexandre Zanfretta, the circus has lost its charm—even a propensity
generally indulged of cachinatory efforts after the oft repeated jokes and
ungainly grimaces of the traditional clown, makes us blush after the
irresistibly comical countre-temps of Velardi and Zanfretta in the Magic
Trumpet. One-half of our readers
will be discussing the "Siegrist and Zanfretta Troupe" at breakfast
this morning, and the other half before night.
To-night
the irresistible M'lle Marietta Zanfretta in new feats on the tight rope; the
delightful Signorita Annetti Galletti in a variety of divertisements Dansuese
[sic]; the Brothers Siegrist in new and wonderful gymnastic displays, and the
new Comic Pantomime of the coopers, will attract everybody who has, or can
borrow half a dollar. "So mote
it be."
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], June 18, 1860, p. 3, c. 2
Siegrist
and Zanfretta Troupe Again.—The advertisement in the Times this morning, that
this troupe of wonderful artists are to perform here three nights more, conveys
information gratefully received by those who have participated in these unique
entertainments. Every body is
delighted with the whole affair, and nobody hesitates to express his admiration
emphatically. On Saturday night
they eclipsed even the brilliant efforts of the night before, and by dint of the
introduction of more light, enabled their patrons to get a better glimpse of the
great artists who achieve all these extraordinary exploits.—Even what at first
appeared a contre temps, the fall of the beautiful Marietta Zanfretta
from the rope into the parquette, was so gracefully and skillfully gotten over
by the charming danseuse, that the sympathy and applause of the large audience
was accorded her, so vociferously, indeed, that we have a lingering suspicion
that the fall was only another French coup d'etat of this Napoleon of
tight rope performers, to take the house by storm.
As usual, Signorita Annetti Galletti was irresistibly bewitching, dancing
her way with those expressive toes into the hearts of half the gentlemen
in the theatre. The Comic Gymnastics of the Brothers Siegrist, like
everything these gentlemen do, was exceedingly laughable as well as skilful,
while the pantomime of the Coopers convulsed the audience from the rising to the
lowering of the curtain.
To-night,
new Tight Rope Gems, the thrilling Spectacular Ballet of the Italian Brigand,
new Gymnastic feats of the Brothers Siegrist, and that greatest and funniest of
all Trick Pantomimes, entitled Vol an Veut, or a night of adventures.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], June 19, 1860, p. 3, c. 2
A Free
Lunch was given yesterday morning at the Weston Lager Depot, corner Delaware and
Second streets. The occasion was
the receipt of a stock of Bock Beer. "Philip"
served up an unusually nice lunch, which everybody enjoyed.
He is a clever fellow, keeps an orderly house, and deserves success.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], June 20, 1860, p. 3, c. 2
Republican
Songster for 1860.—We have received a copy of this little volume, edited by
John W. Hutchinson, of the celebrated family of singers of that name.
It is just the thing to furnish music for the coming campaign.
It contains the Republican platform, and fifty songs, many of which are
adapted to popular airs. A number
of the pieces are entirely new, and written expressly for this work. Every Republican should have it.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], June 21, 1860, p. 3, c. 2
Madame
Anna Bishop is Coming!—We are highly gratified to be able to announce that
this distinguished vocalist will, in a short time, make a visit to our city and
favor us with one of her grand concerts. It
would be entirely superfluous for us to attempt to add anything to the musical
reputation of Mad. Anna Bishop. We
shall, however, refer to her proposed concert again, as soon as we learn when it
will be given, and can announce the programme.
As this lady will sing here but once, and as it is not often our citizens
are afforded so rare an entertainment, the largest hall we have will be crowded
to its utmost.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], June 21, 1860, p. 3, c. 2
The
Fetes at the Fort.—Col. Magruder and the officers at the Fort inaugurate
tonight a series of entertainments containing to-night and to-morrow night, for
the especial delectation of the ladies of the officers of the garrison, and the
public in general, in which we understand many of our citizens contemplate
participating. They have engaged
the Siegrist Zanfretta troupe, and have fitted up a spacious hall for the
performances, in elegant style. A
ride to the Fort and a sight at these recherche entertainments will be
enjoyed.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], June 22, 1860, p. 3, c. 3
Summary: Advertisement for Buchanan
Woolen Factory and St. Joseph Woolen Factory, both in St. Joseph, MO, wanting
wool and selling satinets, heavy and light jeans, tweeds, linseys—white,
colored, striped or plaid, flannels white or colored, fulled linseys 1½ yards
wide, colored or mixed 1½ yards wide, fulled cloth ¾ and 7/8 wide, blankets of
all kinds and qualities, yarns of all sizes and colors.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], June 22, 1860, p. 3, c. 3
Summary: Advertisement for the
Grand Semi-Annual Ball of the Red Rover Fire Company No. 3 at Stockton's Hall,
July 4, 1864
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], June 26, 1860, p. 2, c. 2
A New
Orleans paper tells a story which may not be true, but which is certainly not
improbable. A New York school girl
thought it would be an excellent joke to advertise in a city paper for a
husband; she did so, and, of course, received replies.
The writer of one of these, who pretended to be the son of rich parents
at the South, made her acquaintance without the knowledge of her family, and
finally induced her to elope with him, promising to marry her in Cincinnati.
Of course he did not fulfill this promise, and, of course, the silly girl
was ruined. She was then left alone
in New Orleans. She was driven by
her despair to attempt suicide, but was prevented from accomplishing this
design. A volume of such stories,
however, would not keep some school girls from indulgence in anonymous
flirtations.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], June 27, 1860, p. 3, c. 2
Gardner
& Lewis' Panorama—This stupendous work of art, covering about three
thousand square yards of canvas now being painted in this place, will be
presented for the first time, to the people of Auburn and vicinity, on the
Fourth of July.
This
Panorama embraces all the scenes of interest on the Missouri river, from Fort
Leavenworth and Wyandot; from [fold in paper] up the Kaw river and the Smoky Hi
[fold] to the Gold Mines and Utah, giving a life like view of all the towns and
scenes of interest along that route; the cities that have lately sprung up at
the base of the Rocky Mountains; Salt Lake City, and the scenery surrounding it,
together with a life-like picture of camping life on the Plains, etc.
Mr.
Gardner, who has been engaged for some months past in taking sketches and
overseeing the execution of the work, is an artist of a well established
reputation, and of considerable experience in painting panoramas, and besides
himself, they have employed artists of superior merit to prosecute the work.
We
have visited our friends studio on several occasions, and were much pleased with
what we saw. Among other scenes, we
witnessed a view of the City of Leavenworth, and at first glance could point out
all the buildings within our recollection.
After
giving their exhibition in this place, they will present it in several of the
most important points in the Territory, and then start directly east, where we
predict for them a brilliant reception. [Auburn D[fold in paper]]
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], July 2, 1860, p. 3, c. 2
Fire Works.—C. Burklin, opposite Stockton's Hall, has on hand a large
lot of fire works of every variety. Do
not forget to give him a call and purchase for the Fourth.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], July 4, 1860, p. 3, c. 2
Monthly
Meeting of the Ladies' Benevolent Society will be held at Mr. Wm. Perry's, Miami
street, between Main and Second, on Thursday, July 5th, at 4 o'clock,
P.M. All the members are requested
to attend, as an election of officials will take place.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], July 4, 1860, p. 3, c. 2
The
Fourth.—There will be ample opportunity for everybody to enjoy themselves
today, according to their fancy.
Our
home celebration promises to be a good one.
The
procession will form on Shawnee street in the following order:
Shields'
Guards, filing in from Sixth street, Turners, Carriage with Orators Brass Band,
Pioneer Hook and Ladder Company 1, Eagle Fire Company, No. 2, Red Rover Fire
Company, No. 3, Hibernian Society, Citizens.
The
line of procession will be formed between nine and ten o'clock; when it will
march through the principal streets, as heretofore noticed, and thence to
Fackler's Grove, in south Leavenworth, where the Declaration of Independence
will be read by D. H. Bailey, Esq. Capt.
Wm. Perry will deliver the oration of the day, and patriotic addresses will be
delivered by Col. Vaughan, and others. A
good brass band will be on the ground, and all who feel disposed will have an
opportunity to keep time to the music.
Ice
cream and other refreshments in abundance will be provided on the ground.
The Committee of Arrangements have employed persons to see to this part
of the programme, and expect that no others will take refreshments on the ground
to sell.
In the
same vicinity will be held the picnic of the United Presbyterian Sabbath School.
Short addresses will be delivered by several gentlemen, after which
refreshments will be served, and the children allowed to enjoy themselves
generally. A handsome banner will
be used on the occasion, which was painted for the school by Mr. Hook.
It represents a shepherd with his flock, and is as appropriate as it is
well executed.
The
excursion on the Des Moines to
Atchison will be a pleasant affair, and will attract a good many.
The boat will leave here at 11 A.M., and return to-morrow at 9 A.M.
A
further trip has been arranged on the Platte Country R. R. to St. Jo. and
Savannah. This will give all a
chance to see the fine display of fire works in St. Joe. As the fare is only $1 from Atchison and return, nearly all
who go to the latter place, will go on.
We
hear of some who are going to Wyandot to attend the celebration there.
Gov. Root will will read the Declaration and Gov. Roberts will deliver an
oration. The festivities will close
with a grand ball.
In the
evening, here, the Red Rovers give one of their popular dancing parties.
There is no more efficient company in Leavenworth than this one, and we
hope they will be encouraged by the attendance to-night.
Occasions like these are the only ones when our citizens are called upon
to exhibit their appreciation of the services of these gallant fellows; and we
therefore expect to see a large company assembled to honor the Red Rovers.
The
German Turners also give a ball at their hall on Delaware street.
They always take much pride and are very enthusiastic in getting up such
affairs, and it will of course pass off well.
All who enjoy the fascinations of the German waltz should be there.
We
wish the readers of the times much pleasure, in whatever way they choose to
celebrate.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], July 4, 1860, p. 3, c. 3
Mrs.
Burnham's School Exhibition.—At the close of the exercises of this school, a
silver cup was presented by Miss Laura Gwinn, on behalf of the pupils, to their
teacher. An appropriate and
excellent address was then delivered by Mrs. B.
The visitors then agreed upon a committee of four persons to draft
resolutions expressive of appreciation of the services of Mrs. B. in the
capacity of teacher of the colored school in Leavenworth.
The
first of the resolutions is as follows:
Resolved,
That we cherish the cause of education, and look to it with longing eyes and
hopeful hearts as the great lever by which our race is to be raised from
degradation to that state for which the author of our being has designed us.
The
other resolutions express thanks to Mrs. Burnham for her energy and perseverance
in the cause of education.
We are
glad to see the interest which the colored people are manifesting in their
school. They deserve encouragement
in all such efforts to elevate and improve the minds of their children.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], July 4, 1860, p. 3, c. 3
The
Methodist Sunday School Exhibition at Stockton's Hall, last evening, was a
perfect success. The entertainment
consisted of composition, speaking, dialogues, music, &c.
The entire programme was so well gone through with, that it is difficult
to tell which piece excelled in composition or execution.
There was one piece, however that elicited the applause of the audience,
and was exceedingly appropriate. The
piece opened by thirteen young ladies in white, representing the thirteen
original States. Each lady had a flag with the name of the State she is
represented. In their behalf the
Goddess of Liberty declared them free and independent States.
Then one by one each State, represented by a young lady, was presented to
the Goddess, and petitioned for admission.
In neat speeches they were all admitted, and flags presented.
Kansas was represented by a lady dressed in black, who presented her
petition, and it was rejected. The
whole piece was well gotten up. The
Hall was filled to overflowing, and all seemed pleased with the exhibition.
The receipts must have been very satisfactory.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], July 6, 1860, p. 2, c. 1-2
Our National
Birth-Day!
How it was Celebrated by the People of
Leavenworth.
July 4th, 1860, will not soon be forgotten by those who participated in any of the festivities which transpired in this vicinity.—Some began demonstrations the day before; many more will not recover from the effects for days to come. We have, ourselves, at the time of writing this, a very distinct impression of having witnessed this greatest of American "elephants" in all its magnificent proportions. If we should fail to chronicle anything which occurred, this must be out apology.
The Day Was Ushered In
By a national salute of thirty-three guns.—The boys added the efforts to herald the glorious anniversary by firing sundry pistols, crackers, &c. Everybody was astir early; and large numbers came in from the country, to share in the joyous occasion.
The Procession
Of the military and fire companies formed on Shawnee street, about ten o'clock. First came a band of martial music, followed by the Shields Guards, looking finely, and performing their evolutions with skill and regularity. Then came the German Turners in costume, and accompanying them a car of thirteen little girls, in white, representing the thirteen original States, one dressed in mourning to personify Kansas, and a larger girl dressed as the Goddess of Liberty. Next was the carriage containing the orators of the day, followed by the Chief of the Fire Department, the Pioneer and German Protection Hook and Ladder Companies, and Red Rover Engine Co., and the Leavenworth Hibernian Society, in the regalia of their order. The Fire Companies made a good display; having their carriages decorated with flowers, flags, &c. The Turners were also very successful in the fine appearance which they presented. Two excellent brass bands formed part of the procession. During the march, "Old Kickapoo" pealed forth its tones of thunder. After passing through the principal streets, the main body proceeded to Fackler's Grove, in South Leavenworth, where it was joined by a large concourse of people.
Proceedings at the Grove.
After music, and a salute by the Guards, the Declaration of Independence was read by David H. Bailey, Esq. Wm. Perry, the orator of the day, was then introduced, and delivered an address which was highly commended by all who heard it. Brief, but able and interesting speeches were then made by Col. Vaughan and others. At their close, all hands formed for a dance, which was kept up for several hours. A large number of ladies being present rendered this portion of the entertainment [a] very pleasant one.
The Sabbath Schools
Held a pic-nic in another portion of the grove, which was participated in by about five hundred Sabbath School children, comprising nearly all the denominations in Leavenworth. The little ones were addressed in a happy manner by Rev. Baldridge, Jas. McCahon, Esq., and others. After this, refreshments were served, and then all turned in, to enjoy themselves according to their fancy. The prattle of merry young voices mingled with the music from the adjoining celebration. All were happy and delighted; and nothing occurred to disturb, in the least, this feeling.
At Turner's Hall.
The "Turnverin" preferred to retreat to their large, cool hall.
Wm. Kempf made a very able address in German; the applause with which it
was received demonstrating this fact to those who were not familiar with the
language of the speaker. An
eloquent oration, in English, was then delivered by David H. Bailey.
Mr. B. sustained himself so well that his audience were highly delighted.
At the request of our German friends, we publish the effort of Mr. B. in
another column, and our readers will see that it justifies all we have said in
its praise.
The
Ball, which was to have been given at Turner's Hall on the Fourth, was postponed
on account of the storm. It passed
off last night very satisfactorily.
Excursion on the Des Moines.
To us, the great feature of the day, was the pleasure trip up the river, on board the steamer Des Moines. At 11 o'clock, she was at the wharf, ready to receive the cargo of human freight which awaited her. Before leaving, a beautiful flag was presented to Capt. Fleming Calvert by the ladies of Leavenworth. R. R. Rees, on behalf of the donors, delivered their gift, in a few appropriate remarks. The Captain responded, saying it was the proudest moment in his life; but as speech-making was not his vocation, he could not do more than return his sincere thanks. The audience then gave three cheers for the Des Moines and her commander. The banner was then handed to the Mate, and run up to the head of the flag-staff, when amid the cheers of the crew, and of those on shore, we pushed off.
On the "Big Muddy."
Although the day was very sultry, the trip up was by no means an
unpleasant one. The band played
stirring airs, as we passed the different landings; attracting the natives on
shore. We saw some of our party
seeking relief from heat, by imbibing an icy beverage, through long straws.
On inquiry, we learned that this was that celebrated invention, said to
have been originated by the jovial Burton.
Others amused themselves by playing a curious little game with coffee
grains, of which we could understand nothing except the frequent calls to
"ante-up." Many sought the pilot house, and watched the skilful manner
in which the Des Moines was guided on her course.
We
reached Winthrop, opposite Atchison, just too late for the excursion train on
the Platte county R. R.; and made fast to the shore just in time to be ready for
a storm which suddenly came up. The
gale was very severe, and had not our craft been safely moored, we might have
experienced danger.
The
rain cools the air very much; thus rendering dancing and comfort both possible.
The dance was participated in by a large number who "chased the
glowing hours with flying feet," until the dawn of day.
'Home Again."
We crossed the river to Atchison, on our return trip, early in the
evening. In company with the editor
of the Herald and others, we took a stroll up town.
We visited the printing offices but found nobody there. Gill discovered a copy of the Boston Liberator in the
Champion office, which he pocketed, with a suspicious look. We advise Martin to beware!
When
we had nearly reached Leavenworth, a meeting of the passengers was held to
express their thanks. Col. Burns
was called to the Chair; J. K. Bartlett and Wm. H. Gill were made Secretaries.
Messrs. Reese, Eddy, and Hogeboom were appointed a committee on
resolutions, and reported the following. . . .
In
addition to those mentioned above, much credit is due to J. D. Hooper and E. A.
Arnoux, the clever pilots, and Mr. Culnau, for the manner in which the boat was
decorated, and for their attentions to the guests.
The
following acrostic and poem were written for the occasion, and read during the
trip: . . .
At 10
o'clock yesterday morning, we flew gaily down by the landing, our flag floating
in the breeze, and the band playing a lively air. And thus ended our experience of the late Fourth of July.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], July 6, 1860, p. 3, c. 2
Madame
Anna Bishop, the world renowned cantatrice, who since her last appearance in
America, has visited Mexico, South America, Central America, the Sandwich
Islands, California, Australia, Bombay, Calcutta, Canton and Hongkong (China),
England, France, Spain, Germany, Russia, and has nearly completed another tour
of the United States, since her return from Europe.
This
truly celebrated lady is now on her return from Mexico and Texas, where she has
met with unprecedented success. She
will reach Leavenworth about the middle of July, and will give one or more of
her grand concerts here. She
intends to ascend the Missouri river as high as St. Joseph, from thence to
Hannibal, Mo.
This
truly renowned vocalist, known the world over as the queen of song, will, we
predict, receive a warm and enthusiastic reception from the people of
Leavenworth. She has traversed the
wide world, and equally enchanted and astonished all, not only by her
extraordinary vocal powers but also by the facility with which she so soon
acquired a knowledge of their language, and sang their native songs in their own
tongue. Whether as a singer of
sacred or secular music suffice it to say that Madame Bishop has no superior,
and we assure the people of Leavenworth and vicinity that there is a richer
musical treat in store for them than they have ever enjoyed before.
Let it be borne in mind that Madame Bishop sings in eight or ten
different languages. She will be
assisted by a number of other artists.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], July 13, 1860, p. 3, c. 2
"Old
Kickapoo."—We learn that a process has been issued by the Mayor of
Weston, in order to get possession of this relic of the Kansas troubles.
The officer is in town, but has done nothing as yet.
We decidedly object to this proceeding.
The old gun is one of the legitimate trophies of war.
If the Missourians desired to retain their artillery, they should have
remained at home with it, instead of interfering with our affairs.
"To the victors belong the spoils."
P.
S.—Since the above was written, we are informed that an attempt was made to
get possession of the cannon, which was resisted on the ground that it was not
the original gun which was taken from the Kickapoo Rangers.
We believe it is now in charge of Capt. Dickson, who holds it for the
German Turners.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], July 13, 1860, p. 3, c. 3
The
Concert To-Night.—Prof. Striby gives the first of two concerts this evening,
at Stockton's Hall. He will be
assisted by the young ladies of his music class.
The concert will be vocal and instrumental, and the instruments used will
be the piano, melodeon, guitar, violin, flute, &c.
The programme of this evening contains the four Presidential marches we
spoke of the other day, and many other popular pieces.
"The Wanderer's Farewell," "Lorena," "The
Peasant Maiden's Lament," "Alp Song," "France, I adore
thee," &c. Prof. S. has given concerts before, and they have been
appreciated. Every lover of music
should encourage these concerts, as they tend to develop home talent.
Tickets only twenty-five cents. Let
there be a full house.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], July 16, 1860, p. 3, c. 23
Stockton's Hall!
Wednesday and Thursday Evenings,
July 18th and 19th.
Madame Anna Bishop,
The
World-Renowned Cantatrice!
Who, since her last appearance in the United States, has made
A Tour of the World,
has the honor to announce
Two Grand Vocal and Instrumental
Concerts!
As above, on which occasion she will be assisted by the
following distinguished artists:
F. Rudolphsen,
The eminent Baritone.
T. A. Hogen,
The
celebrated Pianist.
Tickets of admission, 50 cents.
Reserved seats, (extra) 50 cents.
To be had at the store of J. M. Williams, Esq., where a diagram of the
Hall may be seen.
The Piano used on this occasion is kindly loaned by Prof. Striby.
Doors open at 7½ o'clock. Concert
will commence at eight.
E. C. Townsend, Agent.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], July 23, 1860, p. 3, c. 2
Mr.
and Mrs. W. H. Crisp are availing themselves of the opportunity offered in the
vacation of their regular Dramatic Establishments, to make a brief tour,
accompanied by an efficient corps of artists.
They will visit Leavenworth shortly.
Mr. C. has been lessee and manager of Crisp's Gaiety, at New Orleans, and
the other large Southern cities, and manager of the Parodi Grand Italian Opera
Company. The Southern press speak
in high terms of Mr. and Mrs. Crisp. They
will reach here about the first of August, and remain one week.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], July 26, 1860, p. 3, c. 2
Theatrical
Entertainment and Banner Presentation.—Those who are fond of stage
performances will be glad to hear that they will have an opportunity on the
first of August to attend an exhibition of the kind at
Stockton's Hall. The
occasion will be that of the benefit of Mrs. Agnes Burt, an actress favorably
known to our citizens.
The
entertainment will consist of scenes from Uncle Tom's Cabin, with Topsy's
original songs and dances. Scenes
from a number of other plays will also be given.
The inimitable Burt will be on hand with his comicalities.
Other artists of high repute have consented to assist.
In due time, the programme will be announced.
But
the great feature of the evening will be the presentation of a magnificent
banner valued at $75 to the fire company which sells the greatest number of
tickets. This banner can be seen at
the office of Hill & Collins, painters.
Smaller banners will also be presented to all the companies.
Come of the members have already begun the work of selling tickets and
are meeting with good success.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], July 31, 1860, p. 2, c. 3
I. E. That Is.—The names of girls in these latter days have a decided
tendency to terminate in "ie." Taking
up a couple of catalogues of Ladies' Schools the other day—pleasant reading by
the way those pages full of the names of school girls are!—we found the
following angels in ie: Essie and
Elsie, and Carrie and Katie and Kittie and Fannie and Annie and Millie and
Mollie and Minnie, and Lizzie and Libbie and Lottie and Lucie and Laurie and
Lillie and Addie and Nellie and Hattie and Jennie!
Whether
the blossoming out of the dear old fashioned names into foreign posies is the
result of European tours, or whether Shakespear is wrong about the sweetness of
roses, or whatever it is, we can only exclaim Y. girls!—[Chicago Journal.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], August 1, 1860, p. 3, c. 2
Review
at the Fort.—Our city on yesterday was alive with a rumor, that a grand review
of one thousand troops was to come off at the Fort. Being demi-military in our habits, strongly military in our
tastes, and remembering the gallant displays, made doubly pleasant by the
hospitality and urbanity of Col. Magruder, the brave and soldierly commandant of
the Fort, which we had before witnessed there—we concluded to go, and, very
much like Japhet in search of a father, we started. By the line of carriages rolling over the undulating road
between the city and the Fort, we discovered that many others of our citizens
were also "military by inclination."
The first thing which attracted our attention as we neared the garrison,
was the encampment of the recruits, picturesquely situated upon one of the
little knobs of the Reservation. Supposing
that where the tents were there the soldiers were also, we dashed madly towards
the camp; but, to our chagrin, we discovered that a fence cut us off from the
goal of our hopes. To men who
expect to die militia generals, this was a small obstacle, especially as a gap
only three rails high lay right in our path.
After holding a hasty consultation, Jones and we concluded to take the
gap at a flying leap. We started right bravely, and for the first twenty feet we
fancied we were part of the "immortal six hundred" at Balaklava; but,
alas, for our dreams! our
"barbed steeds," like Rosenanti at the charge of the wind-mills, as
they approached the gap, stopped in the "middle passage" and
obstinately refused to move. But
like great souls we rose superior to the difficulties surrounding us, and Jones
let down the three rails and we gallantly rode through.
We found that the inspection of the recruits was already over, but that
inspection was to take place at the garrison.
A
gallant sight awaited us. Col.
Magruder's and Capt. Barry's batteries were drawn out; also two companies of
foot artillery. To say the troops
looked finely, and worthy of the service, would be tame praise indeed; yet, if
we spoke all we felt, our readers would look upon us as a military enthusiast;
and the brave and gallant officers, who are as modest as they are brave, would,
perhaps, not think us sincere.
Major
McDowell, assistant inspector, reviewed the troops, and well might Col. Magruder
be proud of the appearance they presented. The inspection was not one of mere form and show, as we
suspected it would be; on the contrary, it was rigid in the extreme.
We observed Major McDowell, with his own hands, adjust a strap upon one
of the privates, which was not exactly fitted according "to
regulation," a circumstance which speaks highly for that officer, when we
consider the immense amount of labor of this kind he has to perform.
Among
the many gallant officers present, it is perhaps invidious to particularize
any.—But we were struck by the appearance of the distinguished commandant,
Col. Magruder, who already has written his name on our history's page, among the
hosts of heroes that emblazon it. Also,
Capt. Barry, who looks every inch the soldier, and who has not forgotten, amid
the "pomp and circumstance of glorious war," that literary and civic
attainments which add glory to the soldier's wreath. For him we predict a bright future, and if opportunity ever
affords, he will place the name of his battery, and himself, along with those of
Duncan, Ringgold and Sherman. Lieut.
Perry, the worthy scion of a race which has already added some of the most
glorious chaplets to our naval fame, gives promise that in the profession he has
chosen, he will not be found unworthy of his name, brightened by the memories of
Lake Erie.
[Query.—Why
is that the field officers, and those who have risen to distinction in the
service, treat civilians with marked kindness and respect, while some of the
beardless Lieutenants treat every person except superior officers, with a
haughty superciliousness that makes them the laughing stock of every sensible
man? Jones suggests that their
heads are still swelled from the effects of the potations imbibed at "Benny
Havens'."]
At the
kind suggestion of Major Chase, we inspected some of his "bottled
stores," and after two or three "long drawn inspirations,"
pronounced them good. Altogether,
the day was very pleasant.
To-day
there is to be a grand field review.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], August 3, 1860, p. 3, c. 2
Gardiner's
Railroad Panorama of Kansas, Utah and the gold mines, will be exhibited here in
a few days. It is a work of great
merit, and as it possesses a local interest, should be witnessed by all our
citizens.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], August 4, 1860, p. 2, c. 2-3
[Correspondence of the Times.]
New York, July 27th, 1860.
New
York is fairly cleaned out, just now, Broadway alone presents some show of life
still, as a promenade, and even there the crowd is thin, and unmetropolitan.
The avenues, of course, are entirely deserted, and the whole dwelling
region, up-town, is about as lively as Greenwood Cemetery.
Walking through the Fifth avenue, the other day, I found all the houses
hermetically closed, except the Brevoot House and the tailor's shop, (for there is
a tailor's shop in the avenue!) and the only residents I met in my walk, were a
cat and a servant-girl.
Everybody
is off for the watering places—everybody and his wife—or, as it sometimes
happens, somebody else's wife, as in a recent case that has caused quite a
flutter among the lovers of scandal. A
certain well known and eloquent lawyer of this city, whose success in managing
property suits has made him very popular, is—or rather was—the bosom friend,
counsellor, and guide of a certain eminent and wealthy dry goods jobber, whose
name has long decorated a sign in Broad street. Last week, a tremendously hot day suggested to the lady of
this merchant, that the seaside was a good thing to do. Her husband, however, could not spare time to take her to
Newport, whither she was desirous of going, and she was quite in despair until
the friendly and gallant lawyer announced his intention to make a business trip
to Boston, and politely offered his services as escort to Madame.
The
lady was anxious; the lawyer was polite; the husband was confiding, and the
consequence was that the two former went on, one fine evening, by the Fall River
boat, for Providence, and thence to Newport. The worthy merchant was to follow on Saturday, and the legal
gentleman was to return from Boston in time to meet him at the watering place.
Madame
promised to write as soon as she reached her place of destination, but no letter
appeared. On Saturday, the husband
posted off, to meet the wife of his bosom, but—as the novelists
say—"judge of his surprise," when he arrived at Newport and found no
wife of his bosom to meet! She was
not at this hotel—she was not at that hotel—she was not at the other
hotel—in fact, not to put too fine a point upon it, she was not at any hotel
at all.
Eager
enquiries finally developed the fact that a gentleman and lady, answering to
the description of the missing ones, had passed one night at a private boarding
house, under the name of Mr. and Mrs. ______.
They had gone, however, the next morning with the intention of visiting
Nahant.
To
Nahant, then, the now horrified and unhappy husband went, but no such couple had
been known to make their appearance there.
Returning to Newport, he made investigation among the steamboat and
railroad people, and found that his wife and his friend had had their baggage
checked for New York, when they left!
After
keeping up this wild goose chase for several days, the despairing husband
discovered the guilty ones at Long Branch, on the Jersey coast, passing for a
newly married couple, and doing up the delights of the honeymoon in "a
cottage by the sea."
The
gallant lawyer fled, as from the wrath to come, and the lady received the full
glory of her outraged husband's wrath. As
a finale, he sent her home to her father—a respected clergyman living in
Brooklyn—and purchased a revolver with which he intends to shoot his former
crony, the first time they meet. I
should advise the legal gentleman, firstly, to mend his morals; secondly, to
stay away from New York as long as he can.
As both parties are well known, and in good society, the affair has
caused an immense excitement among the quidnuncs, though much trouble was taken
to keep it hushed up from the first.
The
Excursion of the Great Eastern to Cape May is one of the best specimens of how
our British cousins deplete Jonathan's money bags that I ever saw.
Tickets, ten dollars, but nothing furnished except the
passage.—Refreshments were to be had on board, however, at a very neat little
scale of prices, which reminded one of the old California days, when a cook
turned up his nose at a customer who offered only seven thousand dollars for
a plate of pork and beans! The
Great Eastern showmen had the kindness to supply mattresses to gentlemen
"without extra charge," but as all the berths and state rooms were
reserved for ladies (at a very round price extra) the gentlemen hardly knew what
to do with their mattresses after they got them.
The fact is, the directors of the big ship sent her over here to make
money, on the principle of the Quaker who told his son to do
likewise.—"John, get money honestly if thee can—but get it!"
It is
odd how short a time it takes to get up a sensation here in this Babylon of a
city, and equally odd how short a time a grand sensation lasts.
When the Japanese Embassy were here, one would have imagined that New
York was to be Japanified forever after; but now, nobody thinks or speaks of the
"Japs." All are forgotten alike, from the worshipful Simme-boojsen
down to the lowest scullion. Still,
a triffling [sic] incident occurred last week, to show that this general forgetfulness
does not extend to all individual cases.
A
gentleman named Bolton lately fitted out a vessel to go to Japan, and just
before sailing, instituted a wholesale rat-hunt—as the ship was overran with
those unpleasant animals. In the
course of this general slaughter, one of the sailors, penetrating far forward in
some dark and unused corner, found a young girl, some sixteen or seventeen years
old, and very pretty, coiled up in the smallest compass possible, and apparently
in imminent danger of suffocation for want of fresh air.
On
bringing her out, she said, in reply to the Captain's questions, that she had no
home nor parents. All her
relatives, so far as she knew were dead, and she had been living out at service
for some time, but did not like it, so she determined to go out to Japan.
She had seen "Tommy," the lively boy interpreter, when the
Embassy were here, and had conceived an enthusiastic admiration of him, which
led to her choice of Japan as a "strange country for to see."
She reasoned, quite shrewdly, that as Tommy was partial to American
girls, and as they must be very scarce out there, she would stand a good
chance.—Unfortunately for her castles in the air, it was deemed best to leave
her behind. The Sisters of Mercy, I believe, took charge of her.
The
ladies will be interested to know that Eugenie, Empress of the French and
originator of hoops, has signified to the dames of her court, an intention to
retain crinoline as an institution, for another season at least.
It will not be worn to absurdity, however, in point of size, again.
The latest fashions from Paris are mostly seaside toilets, and are very
pretty. Morning dresses are quite
plain, of quiet shades, and sensibly short in the skirt—coming just to the
floor, instead of dragging some three or four inches.
Black velvet is in favor as a trimming for these.
Dinner
and evening robes are of much more brilliant colors, and striking contrasts are
in vogue. Some exceedingly handsome
styles in black and orange, with black lace, are worn by brunettes whose
complexion can bear such colors.
Straw
hats and flats of various forms are popular for watering places, and the little
English hat, sometimes called the Spanish, is a great favorite.
Make of dark straw, with a simple rosette on one side, and worn with the
hair in a net, it is dashing and piquant to the last degree.
These nets, which are rapidly coming into fashion, are really very pretty
when made with taste. For a
brunette, nothing can be more suitable than dark crimson silk, with gold beads
at the corners of each mesh. For
blondes, black or grey, with silver beads.
I have seen one of pale blue and silver that was charming, but the
wearer's hair was a very fine golden tint.
The
Zouave will be fashionable this Fall.—It is a species of basque with full
sleeves and skirt, and heavily trimmed with brilliant braid, frogging, &c.
Unless made with perfect taste, it has an unbecoming cumbrous and gauky
[sic] look. I do not predict a long
popularity for it.
As
might reasonably be expected, at this time of year, the weather is terribly
warm, and so is
Philemon.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], August 6, 1860, p. 3, c. 2
Gardner
& Lewis' Panorama.—["]This interesting work of art is at length
finished and ready for the public eye. On
Thursday eve last it was exhibited to a densely crowded house in our city, and
from the deep interest manifested by those in attendance, as scene after scene
was presented to view, not a doubt can be entertained of the complete success of
the undertaking. It is highly
creditable to its originators, and a successful tour of exhibition now awaits
them in Kansas and the East. The
scenes embrace all the towns from Fort Leavenworth to Junction City, by water,
to which is added some very life-like and amusing scenes of the gold regions,
and miner's life, together with Salt Lake city, and Brigham Young and his
numerous family.—[Topeka Tribune.["]
This
stupendous work of art, covering nearly three thousand square yards of canvass,
will be on exhibition at Stockton's Hall, during the latter part of the present
week.
This
Panorama embraces all the scenes of interest on the Missouri river, from Fort
Leavenworth to Wyandott; from thence up the Kaw river and the Smoky Hill route
to the Gold Mines and Utah, representing a life-like view of all the towns and
scenes of interest along that route.
The
scenery represented is some of the finest in the world, and the whole painting
will be one of the most thrilling interest to the people of the Territory as
well as to all lovers of art in the East, where we understand, it is now on its
way.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], August 7, 1860, p. 3, c. 2
Campaign
Medals.—Our friend Tom Hazen, always up with every new invention, and
distinguished for his enterprise in keeping up with every new feature, has a
complete variety of campaign medals. Lincoln,
Breckinridge, Douglas and Bell may be found at the Post Office Depot, all in
picture done up in a button. Patriotic
individuals will take notice.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], August 7, 1860, p. 3, c. 2
At the
Post Office News Depot can be found Harper's Weekly, Leslie's Budget of Fun,
Phunny Fellow, Yankee Notions, Wilke's Clipper, Porter's Spirit, Police Gazette,
American Agriculturist, Irish American, Irish Pictorial, Boston Pilot, Ledger,
Mercury, New York Day Book, The World, New York Herald, &c.
Go to the P. O. Depot and purchase.
Tom W. Hazen is ever ready to wait on all.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], August 10, 1860, p. 3, c. 2
Gardener
& Lewis' Panorama of Kansas and the Gold Mines.—The gentlemanly
proprietors of this great painting are undoubtedly men of more than ordinary
ability in their art. They have
evidently put a large amount of labor and ability upon this painting, and have
succeeded in a high degree in producing a work of art of more than ordinary
merit.
The
scenes of their painting are mostly laid in Kansas, and therefore are of great
local interest to our citizens.
Stockton's
Hall was crowded, last night, to excess, to witness their first exhibition.
We advise all who have not seen this panorama to go to-night.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], August 14, 1860, p. 3, c. 2
Fun
Ahead.—The famous Bennett Campbell Minstrels, and their gentlemanly agent,
Col. J. A. Howard, are in town, and will give a series of entertainment at
Stockton's Hall, commencing this evening.
From
Mr. Howard we learn that the company have just returned from a successful tour
in the gold mines, having spent the past winter in Denver City.
They have in rehearsal an afterpiece giving practical illustrations of
the scenes daily enacted in Denver city. From
the known reputation of the Campbells, we bespeak for them the success their
popularity deserves.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], August 14, 1860, p. 3, c. 2
Panorama
of Leavenworth City.—We learn that Messrs. Gardner & Lewis, proprietors of
the Panorama of Kansas and the Gold Mines, contemplate painting a panorama of
the business streets of this city, to be exhibited by them in connection with
their present one, provided our business men will contribute a few dollars each
to defray the expense of getting it up. There
are several reasons why they should be encouraged:
it will show to the people of the States the business part of the city,
and give them an idea of the metropolis of Kansas that they could not get
anywhere else. It will also serve
as an advertisement to our business men, which will be worth much more than the
sum subscribed by them. Let us have a Panorama of our city.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], August 16, 1860, p. 3, c. 3
The Capitula, or
Promenade
Hat,
A jaunty, saucy little hat and feather—worn by the girls.
The Shaker Hood,
From No. 10 to 13—Adapted to the Mid-
dle-Aged and Married.
The One Ounce Hat,
For Lightness and Comfort Can't
Be Excelled—For Clerks and Book-Keepers
The Opera Soft Hat—Fall Style,
For everybody,
Just received at
Putnams & Co.,
No. 24, Delaware Street.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], August 17, 1860, p. 3, c. 3
At Stockton's
Hall,
on
Monday Night, August 20th,
And During the Week,
The Grand Historical Illustrations of
Dr. Kane's
Arctic Expedition
In Search of Sir John Franklin,
Painted on 3,000 Feet Canvas,
Vividly portraying the sublime yet awful grandeur of the
Polar Regions,
With a Full Descriptive Lecture, by
W. H. Paul, Esq.,
Honorary Member of the Kane Monu-
mental Association.
Doors open at ½ o'clock—to
commence at 8 o'clock
Admission 50 cents—Children and Servants half price.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], August 18, 1860, p. 3, c. 2
Panorama
of the Kane Expedition.—This grand painting was exhibited to our citizens at
Concert Hall on Monday and last night, and we believe that the uniform testimony
of every one who has seen it, is that it is vastly superior to, and better worth
the money charged, than anything of the kind that has yet visited this city.
The scenes represented were painted from true sketches taken on the spot
by Dr. Kane himself and other artists who accompanied the expedition.
Those who love to gaze upon the awfully sublime in nature, should go and
see it, since the real displays of nature's dreary magnificence in those Arctic
regions, never revealed to the gaze of any white man save those of Dr. Kane and
his devoted band, exceed the liveliest pencilings of the most vivid imagination.
These representations, gorgeous as art can make them, were pronounced by
Dr. Kane himself to fall below the real grandeur of the works themselves. To those who have read the record of those thrilling
adventures, this panorama will be doubly interesting.
We urge upon all our citizens not to miss this opportunity of witnessing
this truly meritorious exhibition. We
pronounce it a magnificent panorama, well worth double the price charged to
witness it.—[Kansas City Journal of Commerce.
By
reference to our advertising columns it will be seen that the above panorama
will be on exhibition next week, at Stockton's Hall. Having seen this painting in the eastern cities, we can
safely add that it is all that it claims to be.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], August 20, 1860, p. 2, c. 2
Letter from Pike's
Peak.
[Special Correspondence of the Times.]
Denver City, Aug. 9th, 1860.
Dear
Bartlett: We arrived here yesterday
at 4 o'clock P.M., making the time through in six days and eight hours—one of
the quickest trips the Express has yet made.
The journey was very pleasant, with the exception that the route agents
would insist upon crowding nine and ten persons into a coach that the
manufacturers never intended should hold more than six, and packing carpet sacks
and express matter into the bottom, until your chin and knees came close enough
together to make the one answer as a pillow for the other. When I tell you that
part of the time two of the passengers were substantial ladies weighing about
two hundred pounds averdepois [sic], with all the modern crinoline fixings, you
will agree with me in saying that the company either ought to enlarge their
coaches or adopt the regulations of the French stages with regard to female
passengers.—My companion Sam says he thinks ladies had better stay at home and
not run after the "Peak," but he's a bachelor and dispeptic [sic].—With
this exception everything was all a traveler could wish.
You see the stage driver here as one of the institutions of the country,
restored to all the honors and importance he once enjoyed in the States before
railroads and steamboats took the lines from his hands and cast them in these
far Western places, and the speed which they bowl along over these prairie roads
must make it particularly unpleasant to be a mule during the heated term.
I will
make one suggestion right here for the benefit of any of your readers who may
contemplate coming here by Express, and who have no stomach for a seven day's
diet, consisting of pork and beans, varied occasionally by a dish of beans and
pork; the standard and only dishes found at all the station houses.
Before leaving Leavenworth they should supply themselves with a few cans
of fruit, a few bottles of pickles, and many bottles of Bourbon or Otard.
The appetite the air of these plains gives a man for all these
articles—particularly the latter, is remarkable, and I know they will never
regret having followed my advice.
The
emigration seems to be mostly Eastward, I am sorry to say.
We met in all 1,295 wagons returning to the States, and I suppose they
would average four or five persons to the wagon.
I don't pretend to give a reason for this immense efflux of adventurers
from this country, but I talked with them whenever opportunity offered, and they
all seemed disappointed, and many intensely disgusted.
In addition to this, a mule team passed through here yesterday thirty
days from Salt Lake, and reported
having met a large emigration on their way to California, numbered by thousands,
many of them disappointed Pike's Peakers. They
also report Indian troubles on the Humboldt, beyond Salt Lake, but none this
side. We passed coming out 327
wagons—most of them trains loaded with goods and provisions.
I tried several times to ascertain whose trains they were, and the
invariable answer I got was, "Wo haw, Bolly g'long."
That firm must be doing quite a large transportation business and Sam
thinks they are connected somehow with Jones & Cartwright.
Denver,
the citizens here say, is very dull, though contrasted with any of the towns
further east it leaves the impression that it is remarkably fast for its age.
The streets are crowded with wagons, oxen, mules, mustangs, loafers,
pilgrims and "huskys," just down from the mountains with big
revolvers, and villainous looking knives strapped to their sides—all looking
busy, good natured and dirty. The
streets, too, both in the way of houses and placards, look very like a
city.—Auction notices, estrays, dry goods, "nigger shows," railroad
bills, (North Missouri,) are posted on every corner, and I saw the bills of that
company on every station house and stable on the road, which shows that that
enterprising company appreciate the importance of securing the immense passenger
travel which comes from this region. Some
of the business houses here are as large, if not larger, than any in
Leavenworth; in fact many of them are branches of prominent houses there—among
them I notice Haas & Bro., Snedecor, Clayton & Lowe, Foard & Foard,
and others. Tappan & Co.,
dealers in rubber hose, belting, force pumps, hydraulic apparatus, and all sorts
of mining outfits, is the largest establishment of the kind I have yet seen in
the West, and the fact that this kind of goods find a ready market, shows there
must be something of reality in the reported richness of these mountains.
I
could fill several more pages in describing what I saw on the road and what I
have seen since my arrival here, but I start for the mountains to-morrow
morning, and must go now to shake hands with the old and new friends I have
found here, before I leave. I will
write again from there.
Jones.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], August 21, 1860, p. 3, c. 2
The
Panorama on exhibition at Stockton's Hall should be visited by all.
Apart from the great beauty of the painting, the lecture accompanying its
representation is more than worth the price of admission.
We had seen the panorama before but cannot recollect of devoting so
agreeable an evening, at any time, to any scenic display as last night.
The relics of the expedition and the "faithful dog" which
accompanied it, all have their merit as being survivors of one of the
bravest heroes whose deeds of glory are measured by the appreciation of a great
and intelligent people.
This
is not painting merely; it comprises whole lessons in polar navigation, and we
say to our citizens, fill the Hall nightly while the exhibition remains in the
city.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], August 21, 1860, p. 3, c. 4
Ice For Sale.
The citizens of Leavenworth
and steamboat men will take notice that I am continuing to furnish ice at 50
cents per hundred, for the season, and have not put the price up with others.
J. Combs,
On the
Levee, bet. Delaware and Cherokee streets.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], August 22, 1860, p. 2, c. 2
Panorama at Stockton's Hall.
There is, on exhibition at Stockton's Hall, a panorama whose merits are
transcendently superior to that of any other we ever witnessed. But it is not as a mere work of art that we commend it to the
patronage of our people. It
furnishes the occasion for entering fully into a correct appreciation of the
motives that actuated, the heroism required, and the glory attached to that
noble soul, who, from his quiet Philadelphia home traveled across the rolling
deep and over the floating ice, and amid the surging billows of the Arctic
Circle to restore to a sorrowing wife and mourning friends, and to a mighty
country, the self-reliant sailor who had years before consecrated his life to
the promotion of science and the advancement of the commercial interest of the
world. And Kane, too, has his
glories; equal in all that endeared Franklin
to his countrymen, he has shown a like heroism—has encountered and met
undismayed all the horrors that the other endured; has written his name high up
on the scroll of fame, in pursuit of an enterprise, before which the bravest
deeds of battle fall into utter insignificance, and it is a privilege for any
cultivated mind to have the opportunity of surveying the frozen fields of his
renown. With a short lecture upon
the motives and necessary preparations for the voyage, from Mr. Paul, the
curtain rings up with a beautiful and comprehensive picture of New York harbor;
the canvas commences moving and the exhibition floats down the bay amid the roar
of artillery, and so graphic is the scene that we seem to hear the crowds of
assembled friends and citizens shout those farewell Godspeeds to the little band
who were starting on their unknown wanderings amid the icebergs and ice plains
that hem in the polar sea.—And now let the reader imagine himself aboard the
vessel. A little way down the bay
the climbing moon begin to lighten up the scene; and so we glide beneath the
stars, and meet the in-coming Persia; the clouds, light and misty in their
etherial [sic] loveliness, sail gently overhead, and as they stray across the sky, the
silver full moon alternates the pictures, while the gilded waves, whose rippling
we almost hear, toss back its brightness upon sails and spars and hulls of
countless vessels sweeping by.
Thus
we seem to glide along till golden day bursts gorgeously upon the head lands,
cliffs and harbor of St. Johns; there we take aboard provision amid all the
noise and bustle of the excited town; we are off again, and beneath a changing
sky, which seems to glow with renewed splendor, and borrow additional brightness
from the ice carpeted sea, we make the tinted coast of Greenland, animated in
all its chill surroundings with the busy norsman [sic] and enduring whalers,
chasing the whale or busy with the squadron that is anchored off the coast.
Here we have an unlucky whale harpooned into madness, who, in revenge,
has tossed high into the air, boat and crew.
Then comes South Greenland, with Kane's vessel moored to an iceberg, and
we go ashore to view the frozen splendor. The
canvas rolls on, and we accompany the adventurers; soon the Crimson Cliffs of
Beverly, whereon a thousand armies might have poured their blood—so carmine
are they in their awful beauty—burst into view, towering hundreds of feet into
the frosted air, and reflecting far over the glossy waves, bright gleamings from
their eternal frosts.
But to
trace the journey through all its accumulated scenes of wondrous splendor and
horrors, would require more time and paper than we can give—the towering
icebergs, the far stretching ice fields, the deep and gloomy ravines, are ever
connected with the voyage—they are all there illustrated with fidelity by the
lecturer, and in this connection we would impress upon our citizens the rich
harvest that ice that is within their reach.
The lecturer is an able one, possessing narrative and descriptive powers
of remarkable force; and as he roams with a recollection of the bosom friend,
whose fame has been impressed upon every surging berg that passes by, his
eloquence seems to touch the frozen jewels that glitter there with a weird like
loveliness and we view the glittering waste roll by, forgetting that out of all
these terrors sprang the triumph and glory of Dr. Kane; and so unconsciously we
are carried on, and when the lecture is over, we have accompanied the brave,
courageous crew, who for two long years in the little "Advance" and
shared the deprivations, braved that terrible voyage; have shaken hands with
Esquimaux—looked into their houses, and fished and hunted with them the
uncouth walrus, or shared their dangerous grapple with the polar bear; have
stood beside the gallant Morton while he floated from its staff the old
Peacock's flag upon the solid ice-shore of the open Polar Sea; have been by when
he returned to his commander; seen the party quit the vessel forever, and strike
their weary way, with dogs and sledges, toward home over a trackless waste of
seventeen hundred miles of tumbling ice; have been with them when they met their
savage friends, and seen them bid adieu to the poor Esquimaux who wished to
accompany them to softer climes; have traversed with them miles on miles of ice
flows till they reached Providence Cliffs and celebrated their unforgotten 4th,
with storm and sea bird cries, and crashing ice, for their artillery.
Again we are homeward bound and hemmed in with fresh disasters; share
with them an ounce of fat per day, behold even these short rations grow less,
and participate with their feelings, when their decimated band discover a seal,
asleep upon the ice—we seem to hold our breath while Kane puts his trusty
rifle in the hands of his best marksman and tells him to "shoot in God's
name for his life;" we seem to be there when one of the three little boats
upon which they depended was crushed in the nipping ice—in fine are with them
through all their thousand trials till the Narrows are made and the brave
fellows anchor off the Battery. Then
we feel that those relics, the gun and dresses and skins, which the lecturer so
kindly shows us, with that old American flag, that years ago floated out upon
the polar basin, from its staff set deep in ice that never shall be melted, are
treasures not unworthy our examination. And
the "faithful dog," who has lost his master, looks solemn and
perchance more docile now, than when amid those scenes of splendid desolation he
first knew and loved him, who is dead, but whose memory is with all who prize
their country and its fame, a bright perennial green.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], August 23, 1860, p. 3, c. 2
Lost.—A
pair of spectacles with black frame. They
are known as pulpit glasses.—The glasses only fill two thirds of the frame.
The finder will confer a great favor by leaving them at the Post Office.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], August 24, 1860, p. 3, c. 2
Our
city was unusually busy with attractions last evening. The Panorama at Stockton's
Hall; Lola Montez, at Harmony Hall, and the Minstrels, at Shawnee Hall, were all
well attended and afforded a fund of amusement to those who participated
therein.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], August 25, 1860, p. 3, c. 2
About
Town.—The city yesterday presented a very business-like appearance on the main
streets. At one time there was such
a jam on Shawnee street, between the Market House and Fourth street, that it was
impossible, almost, for a vehicle to pass.
There were wagons with hay, wood, hides, and many other products of the
farm; there were express wagons, stages, butchers wagons, &c., all mixed up
in "glorious confusion." The
Market House was quite surrounded with people from the country, who had all
kinds of marketing for sale. Delaware
street was also well filled up with teams, and the merchants on that street must
have done a fair business.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], August 25, 1860, p. 3, c. 3
Sque-ge
and Chi chi.—We were favored last evening with a serenade from the original
Sque-ge and Chi Chi Club of this city. The
song—"Twenty Years Ago"—was well sung by one of their members, and
reminded us forcibly of the happy hours passed in our school boy existence.
Come again, boys; you will always meet with a hearty welcome in this
direction.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], August 27, 1860, p. 2, c. 3
Our Special Denver Correspondence.
Denver City, Aug. 19th, 1860.
Dear
Times: Since my last, but very
little improvement has been experienced in the business relations of our city.
Trade labors still under the wonted dullness.
Stampeders are yet daily selling out their goods and chattels at auction
in our streets, and hence the legitimate traders suffer from a very discouraging
scarcity of customers.
The
immense stocks of every description of merchandise that have been imported from
the States directly to the mining districts, have thus far made the demand upon
those of our city merchants a purely local one. The consequence is, that very little dust comes in from the
mountains.
The
exact amount of bullion that has reached this place for some time past, is shown
by the business of Hinckley & Co's. Mountain Express and that of the leading
buyers of dust. Hinckley & Co.
have brought just about $12,000 to this place during the last month, and Clark, Gruber & Co. have bought on the average about $2,000 per day
since they opened. Turner & Hobbs are buying at the rate of $5,000 per week.
The other bullion brokers are entirely out of coin, and have not been
operating for some ten days.
Hinckley
& Co. have delivered not less than $20,000 for the States to the C. O. C.
& P. P. Express Company during the above mentioned period.
Jones
& Cartwright's 10th train has arrived with 780 sacks of flour,
48,101 lbs of machinery, 1,200 lbs. of drugs, 11,000 lbs. of crockery, 4,200
lbs. of tobacco and cigars, 1,033 lbs. of cheese, 140 cases of boots and shoes,
11 barrels of whiskey, etc., etc.
The
market is greatly overstocked with boots and shoes.
They sell as cheap here as in Leavenworth. The supply of clothing is ample.
Gas pipe is in great demand, also hardware.
Whiskey
sells for 10 cts. a glass "on corners," and 25 cts. per do in saloons.
Board
at our "leading hotels" is $10 per week—for meals only.
A good meal can, however, be got for 50 cts. at the numerous restaurants.
Ice is
selling at $2 50 per 100 lbs. Jeremiah Kershaw is making his pile out of the
frozen water.
Life
and property is now once more as secure here as in your country.
The killing of the desperado Steele, who attacked the News office, has
taken the starch completely out of his fellow blacklegs.
I met
Judge Purkins, L. L. Weld, Dr. Morris, and others of your former fellow
citizens, almost daily on the streets. They
all enjoy good health, and although not fully contented with the present aspect
of things, hope the best of the future.
To-morrow
I propose to start upon a protracted tour through the mountains.
I intend to visit every mining district in the country, and on my return
will furnish you with a faithful and detailed account of the present condition
of the mining interests.
Jones.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], August 28, 1860, p. 1, c. 6
A
woman disguised in man's clothes, gained admittance to the Sons of Malta lodge
room in Hartford, the other evening, and passed all the several degrees of
initiation successfully until the worshipful commander came to apply the emblem.
Then the trick was discovered, the candidate being found unworthy to
receive it. The affair has caused considerable excitement.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], August 28, 1860, p. 3, c. 2
Wide
Awake Club.—The young men of the city who are favorable to a reformation of
the city government, are requested to meet at Mozart Hall this evening at 7½
o'clock, to form a Wide Awake Club.
Wide Awake.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], August 30, 1860, p. 3, c. 2
That
jolly band of fellows, the "Squee-Gees's," formed in front of the
Times Building last evening, and favored us with a song, which sounded
beautifully in the open air.—We have been favored before with music by them,
for which they will accept our thanks. By
the way, the company intend to give the musicians connected with them, a benefit
to-night at the National Theater. The
entertainment will consist of songs, dances, burlesques, &c., and all lovers
of fun will find something there to amuse them.
One of the best jig dancers in the West will "come the heel and
toe."
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], August 30, 1860, p. 3, c. 2
Something
Not in the Bill.—The dog Myouk, which was one of the four that accompanied Dr.
Kane from his vessel to the Danish settlement, last night took it into his head
to have some sport. As usual, he
was brought out upon the stage at the close of the exhibition, but spying a
medium sized canine, which seemed to be a full-blooded cur, he sprang off the
stage and put his vice-like jaws upon the neck of his canine brother, and it
required the exertion of the keeper, Mr. Paul and several others, to get him
away from his victim. He is a
curious compound of the savage and domestic.
The
other day he saw a pig in the street, while viewing the neighborhood from a
window; he forthwith leaped on to the pavement and in a few moments, before his
keeper could interfere, the grunter was transferred to fresh pork.
With
those he recognizes as human beings he is as docile as a kitten—will play with
little boys who congregate around him during the day, and only "make
believe" bite when they steal the ice which he delights to rest his paws
and head on. At other times he will
wait till one mounts him for a ride, and then, quickly start upon a run, turning
a somersault and roll over the urchins before they can get out of his way; he is
entirely harmless to the boys, but woe to the unlucky pig or dog that comes
within his grasp. A great
institution is Myouk, and well worthy the notice of the crowds who flock nightly
to the panorama.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], August 30, 1860, p. 3, c. 3
More
Novelty at Stockton's Hall.—It will be seen, by advertisements, that Mr. Paul,
the manager of the Arctic Panorama, is determined to give our citizens
additional amusement to the great painting heretofore on exhibition.
To-night, in addition to the very interesting exhibition, the old
favorites—Mr. and Mrs. George Burt—will appear in the laughable protean
farce entitled the "Lover's Cottage," Mrs. Burt appearing as Lizetta;
Mr. Burt as Corporal Max, and Mr. George Pardey as Nantz.
Of the two first mentioned artists, it is needless to speak—they are
both known to our citizens. This
will be the second appearance of Mr. Pardey, and all who witnessed his acting
upon the occasion of the Banner Presentation will, we are confident, improve
this opportunity of again seeing him. During
the last Fall's season, he was engaged as first Comedian at the St. Louis (Ben.
DeBar's) Theatre. Since then, he
has played engagements at Louisville and Cincinnati, holding the first position
in these principal Western theatres, in all of which engagements he became an
immense favorite. He will give the
audience what the bills call the side-splitting song of "Tippity
Witch." Mr. George Burt will
give us another specimen of stump oratory, entitled "City Fathers and
City Children." All
this, and the entire panorama, will be offered for twenty-five cents; an
entertainment sufficient, certainly, to satisfy the most fastidious.
How our office-seekers and office holders will catch it to-night from Mr.
Burt, who, we learn, is in the secret of many inworkings and outworkings, and
will let them out to the audience! There
will be something for every one.
In
view of the variety of the entertainment offered, especially as the price of
admission is but twenty five cents, we expect to see a crowded house; so let all
go early, as the curtain will be drawn precisely at the hour advertised.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], September 1, 1860, p. 3, c.
2
Gift
Entertainment To-night.—At Stockton's Hall to-night the last exhibition of the
beautiful panorama will be given, on which occasion Mr. George Burt takes a
benefit, and will distribute among the audience a number of valuable prizes.
An excellent entertainment will also be offered—Mrs. Agnes Burt
appearing as "Topsey" in scenes from Uncle Tom's Cabin—a character
which she has sustained upwards of three hundred nights.
Mr. Burt will vary the performance by introducing comic singing and
Yankee drolleries, and the entire panorama given.
The gifts, which will be distributed during the evening, consist of setts
of jewelry for ladies' wear, gold bracelets, silver cups, &c., and will be
on view during to-day at the Post office. The
admission to the entertainment, with the chance of getting an elegant present,
will be but twenty-five cents, and everybody and their wives should be on hand.
We speak for an early seat as the Hall certainly will be crowded, and we
trust our friend Burt will be delighted to again greet his many friends.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], September 3, 1860, p. 3, c.
2
In
accordance with the established usage of the city, the saloon keepers are hereby
requested to close their saloons during the election day.
H. B. Denman, Mayor.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], September 4, 1860, p. 1, c. 6
Married Men's Indignation Meeting.
Those married men in the city of Janesville, Wisconsin, whose wives have
gone "East," and insist on leaving home every summer, held a meeting
the other evening, to see what it's best to do under the circumstances.
The Gazette says there was a large attendance.
N. S. Lund was elected Chairman of the meeting.
The meeting united in singing "Come, ye Disconsolate!" Burns'
"Cottager's Saturday Night" was then read, and the Committee on
Resolutions reported the following:
Resolved,
That the habit of the married women of this city leaving their homes and
families for long visits to relatives and friends is becoming so serious an evil
that it demands the speedy adoption of some effective cure.
Resolved,
That while we entertain the highest respect and a proper degree of affection for
our "Eastern cousins" and "relatives by the wife's side," we
nevertheless have a deeper reverence for that portion of the marital vow which
binds the wife to minister at all times at the family altar, and for that
scriptural duty which requires a woman to forsake all others and cleave unto her
husband alone.
Resolved,
That our thanks are not due, and are not tendered to the
"gentlemanly and affable" Railroad conductors, who superintend the
safety of our wives and children in their flight from homes prepared and
sustained at a heavy expense by ourselves; and that we reprobate the invention
of Railroads as destructive of domestic enjoyment and personal comfort.
Resolved,
That we heartily indorse the suggestion of a permanent organization for mutual
aid and protection, and that we recommend to the married men of our city to give
it their countenance and support.
Resolved,
That entertaining a due regard for the social relations of "our
circle," the members of this association take upon themselves to keep up
the "calls" of the absent ones during their absence from home.
Adopted
unanimously, but amid much sighing.
The
meeting closed by Col. Ezra Miller singing "Days of Absence" in a very
pathetic manner.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], September 4, 1860, p. 2, c. 4
Webb Sisters!
Misses Emma and Ada Webb
Have the pleasure of announcing that they will appear
For Two Nights Only,
Wednesday and Thursday Evenings,
Sept. 5th and 6th,
--at the—
National Theatre,
In a Variety of Characters, with
Sings and Dances,
Supported by
Mr. Webb, Mr. Foster and Others
The Misses Webb have just concluded a very successful tour of
California,
Sandwich Islands,
Australia, and the
United States.
For particulars, see bills and programmes.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], September 4, 1860, p. 3, c.
2
Theatre.—The
Webb Sisters.—We are pleased to announce that the celebrated Webb sisters will
make their first appearance before a Leavenworth audience to-morrow evening, at
the National Theatre. They are
highly spoken of by all the prominent Eastern and Southern papers, and won
golden opinions and dollars a year or so ago in California.—As actresses, they
possess a high order of talent, and it is said that the youngest, Miss Ada, is
equal to Miss Agnes Robertson, Mrs. Barney Williams or Mrs. Florence.
She possesses a sweet voice, and dances Irish jigs, flings and hornpipes,
to perfection. Their stay here must necessarily be short, as they have
engagements East. As it is not
often that such stars come among us, we expect to see the Theatre crowded.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], September 4, 1860, p. 3, c.
2
The
World's Star Minstrels gave their first Concert on board the steamer Banjo, to a
large audience, notwithstanding the exciting election yesterday.
The troupe came well recommended, yet the half had not been told, and
every one seemed to be agreeably disappointed with the entertainment.
Their music, vocal and instrumental, was superb—their glees,
quartettes, and duetts, were excellent, chaste, and of rare execution.
There was one feature in the entertainment that is highly commendable,
and that was the entire absence of all vulgar and low-flung phrases that too
often characterize negro minstrelsy. The
most fastidious need not object going on that account.
Mr. Adams, one of [the] finest ballad singers in the country, is along
with the troupe; also Mr. Gardiner,
the celebrated basso, and many others of merit.
The entire Band is one of the best in the country.
They give their last concert this evening.
All lovers of good music should be on hand.
There
will also be a performance this afternoon for the benefit of ladies and
children.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], September 8, 1860, p. 1, c. 6
Letter from
Northern Texas.
[From the Houston Petrel, Aug. 24.]
Below we are permitted to publish a letter from J. L. Craig, of Marshal,
Texas, to his father, A. K. Craig, Esq.:
Marshall, Texas, Aug. 9, 1860.
"Dear
Father: Once more I embrace the
opportunity of addressing a few lines to you.
Things have come to pretty pass in Texas. I reckon you have heard of the terrible insurrection; the
burning of towns; the hanging of thieves, abolitionists, &c.—Yesterday the
election for State and County officers came off, the day fixed for the negroes
and abolition dogs to poison all the water on the election grounds, so as to
kill off the men at once, but they were watched so closely that they did not
make the attempt. Day before
yesterday several negroes were taken up and whipped at Henderson, and they
confessed that Henderson was to be burned that night, and Marshall the next,
which created great excitement among the people.
Sure enough, before 9 o'clock that night, the town was on fire, and was
all burned to the ground, except two stores.
I learn that one of the abolitionists and several negroes were arrested,
but the rest made their escape.
"Last
night the guards were on the watch all night; in fact, every man in the place
was on watch, and by that means the cowardly cut-throats were defeated.
I would like to tell you all about this insurrection, but I am too
nervous to write any more. If I had time to give all the particulars, I would write them
to the Petrel, but I am just starting to Red River county, and must defer till
another time.
"Every
man that travels through this country is taken up and examined, and if he does
not give a good account of himself, he is strung up to the nearest tree.
I have to get a passport from here to Red River, and even then, I expect
to have a hard time getting through, for a man's word is nothing in these
critical times. I will write more
of this when I have time. Your son,
James L. Craig.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], September 11, 1860, p. 2, c.
3
Santa Fe, New Mexico,}
Aug. 18, 1860. }
Dear
Times:--When I wrote to you two weeks ago, the city was in a fever of excitement
on account of the daring depredations of the Navajos, but now it is as quiet as
the dogs and bells will permit, for this, as you must know, is a Catholic town
containing three or four churches of that denomination, each having as many
bells as it can afford, and these keep a continual jingle; but what makes it
particularly annoying to me is that I am obliged to listen to the ding-dong of
at least half a dozen heavy bells of the cathedral which is only across the way
from my room. Then, if it is after
sun down and the bells by chance should cease their clatter, the barking,
howling and fighting of dogs may be heard. Every Mexican has, or is supposed to have, two dogs, if not
more. Here can be seen all the
varieties belonging to the canine kingdom—the greyhound, setter, shepherd's
dog, the shaggy Newfoundland and the hairless dog of the tropics, all have to be
kicked out of the way or stumbled over, as you see proper, although the last is
sometimes not the most desirable plan, as they are not often choice upon what
they close their teeth.
The
Indians are at present quiet in this part of the country. Small bands of three or four have frequently been seen among
the hills, but they have made no more attempts upon the property or lives of
citizens. . . .
New
flour and fresh hay have just come into market; the former is worth $15 per 100
pounds, and the latter $30 per ton. Bacon
brings 18c per pound, coffee 30, sugar 25, and other things in proportion, so
you can guess what it costs a person to live here.
H. G. L.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], September 15, 1860, p. 3, c.
2
Cricket
Club.—The members of the Occidental Cricket Club are desirous of forming a
full field, and therefore appeal to the young men of Leavenworth to come forward
and join in this noble game. So all
who wish to join the Club will be admitted within the next two weeks without any
initiation fee. The Queen City of
the Missouri River should have the champion club of the West.
Come forward and join. Apply
at W. H. Coolidge & Co.'s drug store, under Stockton's Hall, or of Orpheus
Stockton.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], September 17, 1860, p. 3, c. 3
Petition.
To the Honorable, the Mayor and Commoners of
Leavenworth's City, Greeting:
We,
the undersigned residents and assistant tax-payers of this most beautiful city,
respectfully petition and entreat your honorable body to so amend, alter, and
repair the foundations on which we tread when exposing ourselves to the piercing
gaze of corner loungers, lager bier loafers, and general street gabblers, that
we shall not be cruelly compelled to elevate the lower part of our garments.
Now there is but one alternative with us, either to raise our skirts full
ankle high (which we dislike to do and which is very unladylike) or submit to
have them torn from our persons by the protruding nails, and spikes, splinters
and broken corners of the slabs, you permit to be used and called pavements.
We are willing to do all in our power to beautify and adorn your city,
but we will not submit that our schooled graces, and the beauties of our
persons shall be made common things, and thereby lose their charms, by their
inevitably frequent use when walking the streets.
We cannot submit to that gentlemen; we won't submit to it.
We are no woman's rights women; if we were we would shoulder our axe and
quickly make a different sidewalk from the one you have given us; but we are
not, and we freely allow you to do as you please.
If you
have any regard for our happiness; if you have any regard for our long,
graceful, flowing robes; if you have any regard for our pure modesty; if you
expect to continue to receive the smiles and joys of our gladdened hearts; if
you intend that our husbands shall not be made bankrupts by an excess of pin
money for shoes and skirt binding, and finally if you have any regard for your
women, you will certainly grant us the prayer of this our petition.
Yours in perfect love,
Mrs. Rose Stone,
Mrs. Blackesell Lucy,
and 98 others.
P.
S.—We will keep in the house until our petition is granted.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], September 20, 1860, p. 2, c.
2
A
Woman Tarred and Feathered.—One night last week a number of citizens of
Romulus, Mich., took from her bed a woman whom they charged with immoral and
cruel conduct, tarred and feathered her, and rode her on a rail!
She was living with a man in whose family she formerly resided as a
domestic, and whose wife being dead, she is alleged to have cruelly treated her
orphan children. She recognized a
number of her assailants, and thirty-nine have been arrested.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], September 22, 1860, p. 2, c. 2
The Texas Disturbance.
It will probably be ascertained—as soon as the object which the
alarmists hope to attain, is either secured or effectually prevented—that the
recent extraordinary excitement and attendant horrors in Texas, were founded
upon nothing more tangible than the fears which must ever beset those who hold
their fellow men in servile bondage. The
New Orleans Picayune already reveals to the utter baselessness of the alarming
reports which have been spread so industriously.
"The
investigations which have been prosecuted in the disturbed districts of Texas
have not developed, with any degree of distinctness, the existence of any other
plot for ruin than what a few desperate characters, without connection with or
hope of help from any other quarter, might have formed.
In some cases the negro population have been demoralized evidently by the
insidious promises of those white men, and the work of ruin wrought has
doubtless been mainly their work. But
not half of what has been confessed seems to be borne out by later facts.
The strychnine said to have been discovered in the hands of negroes turns
out to be very harmless, having no affinity to the deadly poison, which it was
supposed to be. The wells thought
to have been poisoned, late accounts declare to be untainted with any
deleterious substance.—Texas, like all other frontier States, has been the
point where desperate men have congregated, and her whole history is full of
violence and outrage inflicted by the foes of society.
Aroused by the present danger, the citizens have now taken the most
effectual means to bring such offenders to justice, and to break up all
combinations for their protection."
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], September 22, 1860, p. 3, c.
3
The
meeting of the Wide Awake Club last evening was a spirited one.
The committee on torches reported that 150 torches were ready.
One of the torches was on exhibition and gave satisfaction.
The committee on old Kickapoo reported that she was all right.—The
Turners will have charge of the gun. The
programme of the committee on reception was given; full particulars of their
arrangements will be given on Monday.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], September 25, 1860, p. 3, c.
2
Readings
from the Poets.—Mr. McAffetty, the celebrated elocutionist, will give one of
his readings and recitations from the poets, this evening, at Stockton's Hall.
among others, we notice the following pieces are to be read:
"Nothing to Wear," "The Raven," "Famine of
Hiawatha," "Power of Fashion," and "The Maniac."
These are worth hearing, and the price of admission being but 25 cents,
all can go who wish.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], September 29, 1860, p. 3, c. 3
[For the Times.]
Amusements.
The evenings are becoming too long and cold to indulge in moonlight
promenades or street-corner gossip, whereby the heart is often lost, the country
(supposed to be) saved, and the question naturally arises, what shall be done in
the way of amusements? Saloons,
with their numerous allurements of liquors, billiards, bowling alleys, cards,
and other vices, either connected with them or to which they inevitably lead,
are too much the resort of the young men in our city, probably many frequenting
them more from the want of any other and better places to spend their evenings,
than from a taste for such low pleasure; or, being strangers, they have no
acquaintances to visit in the family circle.
In
most instances, the moment a man enters such resorts for company and amusement,
that moment he takes a downward step, leading to certain misery,
misfortune, disease and death, and how far his influence will tend to ruin
others, no one can possibly tell.
My
object, however, is not to preach a sermon upon temperance or morality, but
merely to ask the interest and cooperation of our citizens in forming new
societies and associations, and in resuscitating old organizations, of
which there are several, though some I believe have rather died out, from want
of interest and other causes. We
have, or did have, a Mercantile Library Association; a Young Men's
Christian Association, and probably others of which I have not heard, besides
various orders of Masons, Odd Fellows, and last, but not least, the Good
Templars. In this order there was,
I learn with regret, a "split" last year, but both lodges "still
live," and it is to be hoped will increase in strength and usefulness.
Certainly their object is a good one—the cause of temperance—and the
field here is very wide and exceeding "white for the harvest."
It were well if every man and woman, who desires the good of humanity,
would join them, and help in the good work, as it does not interfere with other
organizations whatever, but adds one more link to the chain of good influences
with which we should see to surround the permanent citizens, or the stranger who
may remain with us but a short time. There
must be, in a city like Leavenworth, enough public spirited persons, both male
and female, who desire to benefit others as well as themselves by becoming
interested in organizations like those mentioned, and if each one would do what
they can to forward these objects, not waiting for this or that one, but go
ahead themselves, there would soon be a different state of things
here—less swearing, drinking, gambling, Sabbath-breaking, and licentiousness
of every description; more innocent amusements, visiting in the family circles,
and the moral and intellectual state of the community improved, and hundreds,
aye thousands, saved from misery, misfortune and the drunkard's grave.
In a
mere dollars and cents view, it is a great advantage in any city—especially
here at the West—to have all the attractions possible, to encourage the best
class of people to become citizens, and they will undoubtedly go where the
best advantages for their children and themselves are to be found; and the more
morality, decency and good order, and religious and moral influences surround
their young men and women, schools and Sabbath schools, churches, and in fact
every modern improvement for the benefit of humanity, are encouraged, and
already in working operation, there is where they will settle.
Should we not look to it, that these "institutions" are
established, and kept going, here in Leavenworth?
Veritas.
Leavenworth,
Sept. 26th, 1860.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], October 2, 1860, p. 3, c. 2
A
Novel Exhibition—Go and See It!—Messrs. J. W. Holman, J. B. Gifford and D.
L. Moulton, who have just returned from the gold region, propose to show the
citizens of Leavenworth, the process of separating the gold from the soil in
which it is found. They have
brought with them, in sacks, about a ton and a half of the "pay-dirt,"
in its original state, as taken from the crevices in the quartz leads.
It was dug out of "Bob Tail Lead," in Gregory's Diggings.
They have the necessary sluices, &c., with which to wash out the
gold. A large number of mineral and
geological curiosities, specimens of crystallized and gold quartz, will also be
exhibited; and their character explained by Dr. Sinks.
These
gentlemen are thoroughly capable, by their practical experience, of showing how
the precious metal is obtained. They
intend to enlighten the people of the East on this subject, and convince them
that "Pike's Peak" is not a humbug.
We hope they will be encouraged here; especially as they ask but a small
admission fee—25 cents.
The
exhibition will take place at Stockton's Hall, this evening.
Tickets may be had at the book store of H. D. Rush, or at the door.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], October 6, 1860, p. 2, c. 2
A
German named Fred. Amthor, who formerly resided in Texas, writes a letter to the
Chicago "Press," giving an account of his expulsion from that State.
While there, he never expressed any sentiments hostile to the institution
of slavery. But a man named Evans, with whom he had a slight
acquaintance, was not so cautious. Evans
uttered some sentiments which gave offense to the pro-slavery men, for which he
was taken by a mob, and without any trial of any kind was whipped to death, and
his body left out on the prairie. At
this Amthor felt so indignant, that he boldly denounced mob law, but at the same
time said that Evans had been a fool for not keeping his mouth closed on the
subject of slavery. These
utterances directed the rage of the mob to Amthor, and he was arrested by an
armed posse. A committee of five
was appointed to try him, and they reported that there was no evidence showing
that his presence was dangerous to a slave-holding State.
Notwithstanding this report, the feeling was so strong against Amthor,
and there were so many attempts to assassinate him that he was forced to leave
the State.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], October 6, 1860, p. 23, c. 3
From the Gold Mines.
I offer for sale, at Leavenworth Market, 40000 of Shrubery [sic], 1000
Balsam of Fir, 2000 American Spruce, 600 of Pines, 1000 large Globe Cactus,
carefully selected by experienced nurserymen, at wholesale or retail; plants
from one to three feet in height. Nurserymen
can meet with a bargain, by calling on me, at the North End Market House, where
the Plants may be seen.
Geo. Trewblett.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], October 8, 1860, p. 3, c. 2
New
Diopanoramic Exhibition.—Availing ourself of an invitation from Messrs.
Gardner & Kiser, we lately paid a visit to their studio, and were agreeably
surprised to find that several of the beautiful scenes in the series between
here and Utah had already been committed to the canvass.
We must pronounce them unexceptionably good, and perfectly true to the
sketches from which they are painted. It
is the purpose of Messrs. G. & K. to combine with the Kansas panorama, a
faithful diorama of the entire railroad route from Boston to Atchison, and they
have already pretty well completed the dioramic machinery for moving the railway
trains, "busses," and other movable adjuncts of interest, so that
within a few weeks, at the furthest, the whole will be ready for exhibition.
They have their artists strewn all along the route between here and the
extreme East, busy adding new scenes, etc., to the large portfolio, which
already comprises several hundred life-like sketches. We predict for the gentlemen who have taken the enterprise in
hand a rapid and continued success. We
hope that we may see this diopanoramic exhibition first unrolled here in
Leavenworth.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], October 16, 1860, p. 3, c. 2
Annual
Parade of the Fire Department.—The fire companies of the city made their
appearance yesterday, in full force. At
the head of the procession appeared the Chief of the Department, and the foremen
of the different companies. First
came the Pioneer Hook and Ladder, No. 1, with their banner bearing the motto,
"Our name and number." They
were followed by the Eagle Engine Co., who also carried a fine banner.
The German Protection Hook and Ladder came next, with two little lads
dressed in the uniform of the company, perched upon their ladder car, and
looking as cute as though they had run with the "masheen" for years.
Owing to some mistake about calling them together, the "Rovers"
were not out.
After
the procession had passed through the principal streets, it stopped at the
corner of Fifth and Shawnee, to give the firemen an opportunity to exhibit their
skill. The companies went through
their drill, the engine throwing a stream over the Market House, and the ladders
scaling the cupola of that building. They
were reviewed by the Mayor and Common Council, and then dispersed.
The
display was very creditable to the Department.
We were much pleased to observe that many of our most substantial
citizens are connecting themselves with the gallant phalanx of men who protect
the city against the ravages of the fiery element. Many of the most prominent and influential residents of
Leavenworth were on parade yesterday. This
is good evidence that the Department is in a flourishing condition.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], October 18, 1860, p. 2, c. 2
"Male
Crinoline."—Describing the immense preparations made by both sexes of the
invited to the Renfrew ball in New York, the "Herald" says in regard
to the gentlemen's costume:
"The
most costly cloths have been imported for the occasion, and those who considered
forty and fifty dollars enough for a ball suit, have reached the amount of
seventy and eighty dollars; not to speak of the other items, including
embroidered shirt bosoms, and, extraordinary as it may appear, crinolined shirt
breasts; for after all the ridicule which has been heaped upon this commodious,
expansive, light, airy, elegant and indispensable article of female attire, the
gentlemen have literally taken the crinoline to their bosoms.—they are formed
of steel ribs, and are fastened around the body by means of hooks and
eyes—another innovation against which the ladies have every right to exclaim.
The object of this crinoline arrangement, it is almost necessary to say,
is to prevent that most disagreeable of all things, a collapse of the shirt
breast—a casualty which is not by any means unfrequent in the ball room, for
the prevention of which the gentlemen are primarily indebted to that much abused
article to which we have alluded.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], October 18, 1860, p. 2, c. 2
A
little girl, hearing her mother speak of going into half-mourning, said,
"Why are you going into half mourning, mamma—are any of your relations
half dead?"
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], October 20, 1860, p. 2, c. 3
A Diamond Wedding
in St. Louis.
Magnificent Display of Beauty, Wealth
and Fashion at St. George's Church—
|Two Thousand People Present.]
[From the St. Louis Democrat.]
An event long in anticipation in fashionable circle took place last
evening at St. George's Church, and was witnessed by one of the largest
assemblages of the beauty, wealth and fashion of St. Louis that has ever been
congregated under one roof. The
occasion of this outpouring of fashion was the marriage of one of our most
enterprising and successful merchants, Mr. Derrick A. January, to a young and
lovely daughter of Kentucky, Miss Julia Churchill. . . .
The
bridal party entered by the eastern aisle, and proceeded slowly toward the
chancel. The invited guests first,
and the principals of this interesting affair, last. Mr. January was dressed with all the taste of a polished
gentleman—black pantaloons and coat, rich white silk vest, faultlessly pure
linen, in the midst of which a gem of the first water glittered brightly, and
white kid gloves. The bride—what
shall we say of her? Miss
Churchill, since her arrival in this city, has been recognized as one of its
loveliest belles, and last evening attired in her wedding dress, looked
surpassingly beautiful. Her dress
was plain—a great deal plainer than most of those present expected to see; but
what need, with her wealthy of beauty, her superb figure and her graceful
carriage, to add artificial ornaments? A
simple white satin dress, cut with Grecian waist, a rich bertha of point
d'applique; a wreath of orange blossoms, from which a blonde lace vail [sic]
dropped its ample fold, completed her attire.
A magnificent brooch, composed of a cluster of seventeen large diamonds,
the solitaire alone valued at over one thousand dollars, sparkled upon
the frontispiece of the bertha, while correspondingly rich diamond ear-rings
reflected the vari-colored rays of the rainbow, as the fair wearer moved up the
aisle.
The
scene which followed it is unnecessary to describe.
The bride was given away by Mr. Andrew McKinley, and when the ceremony
was over, there were the usual congratulations and blessings all around. . . .
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], October 20, 1860, p. 2, c. 4
Texas.
Twelve families, numbering some sixty or seventy persons, arrived in town
on Wednesday last, directly from Texas, driven away by the terrible destruction
of human life which is now being carried forward there by the pro-slavery demons
who hold sway in that portion of our country.
These persons are from Grayson, Collin, Denton, Tarrant and Johnson
Counties, which they represent to be the worst afflicted part of Texas.
But they say that there is a complete organization of vigilance
committees from the Rio Grande to Arkansas, and in Arkansas.
These committees are organized for the purpose of inquiring into the
political opinions of the people, and of dealing with all in a summary manner
who entertain opinions hostile to slavery.
These
men who have just arrived are not—so far as we had an opportunity to
observe—a class who are dangerous citizens, but they are moderate,
conservative free State men.—The manner in which they told their story, their
general appearance, the unity of sentiment which prevailed among them, were
proofs sufficient of their sincerity and truthfulness.
The accounts which they give of the condition of Texas is
deplorable—the slaughters which they recounted are terrible, and if the
reports which they hear are to be credited at all, there is a great necessity
for prompt and immediate measures from some source, to stay the violence and
blind persecution which reigns in that unfortunate country.—[Mound City
Report.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], October 22, 1860, p. 3, c. 2
Immortal Dixey [sic].
Never was any poor tune so be-tooted and be-thumped before as is the everlasting Dixey. It seems to us a perpetual musical echo. Go where we will—to the depots, to the market-houses, to the private party or to the public exhibitions—it is nothing but "I wish I was in Dixey," until we almost wish it was in antipodes. But it is not confined to Petersburg. This famous and popular refrain, like the Presidential excitement, has spread all over the country. In the hyperborean regions of Maine, on the banks of the Southern Gulf, upon California's golden shore, or where the blue Atlantic laves the eastern borders of the Union, we hear and read nothing save Dixey. A localizer in the western and popular city of St. Louis, has been terribly bored by Dixey. At the fair, one day last week, says this hunter after items, we verily believe, that the two bands played it alternately for eight hours, until we moved from the grounds and made for home as fast as the cars could go, undressed and jumped into bed, delighted that we had at last got free from "Dixie," when what should arise beneath our windows but a serenade on the ubiquitous "Dixey." Thrusting our fingers in our ears, and covering up our head, we at length succeeded in expelling the terrible sounds and slept till about six o'clock, when a temperance procession passed along the street, the band playing "Dixey." Our suffering is intolerable.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], October 26, 1860, p. 2, c. 4
A Grand Festival
and Soiree
Will Be Given at
Stockton's Hall,
Under the auspices of
Leavenworth Lodge of Good Templars,
on the
Evening of the 8th of November,
for the
Benefit of the Distressed in Southern Kansas.
The entertainment will be the most brilliant one of the season. Good music, good suppers, and a happy time generally. Let all prepare to attend. Programme and particulars hereafter.
Committee of
Arrangements: . . .
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], October 26, 1860, p. 3, c. 2
The
Renick House.—This popular hotel is hereafter to be conducted by Mr. N. S.
Storrs. He has had considerable
experience in the business, and will, no doubt, keep an excellent house.
A
magnificent dinner was served up at the "Renick," yesterday, at which
were present a number of invited guests of the incoming and retiring landlords.
The following was the
Bill of Fare.
Soup.
Oyster, Sheep's Head, Egg Sauce.
Fish.
Baked Trout.
Boiled.
Leg of Mutton, Caper Sauce, Turkey, Oyster Sauce, Corn
Beef and Cabbage.
Roast.
Tenderloin Beef, Brown Sauce, Pork, Mutton, Chicken.
Entrees.
Boned Turkey Brazed, Beef Tongue scalloped, Swan
Po[sic?]
Rs [sic?] of Mutton, Broiled Chicken, Mushroom Sauce, Beef
Heart Droped [sic?] Baked Maccaroni [sic], Oyster Patties.
Relishes.
Pickles, Cold Slaugh, Beets, Worcestershire Sauce, Chicken Salad.
Vegetables.
Baked Potatoes, Mashed Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes baked,
Stewed Turnips, Stewed Onions.
Pastry.
Pound Pudding, Fruit Pudding, Peach Marango, Pound
Cake, Cream Sauce, Wine Sauce, Boiled Custard, Jelly
Roll, Peach Pie, Apple Pie, Grape Pie, Cranberry Tart,
Boston Cream Cake, Pound Cake, al a de Glaise, Sponge Cake.
Jellies.
Rum, Champagne, Blance[sic]-Mange, Charlotte Russe.
Dessert.
Apples, Almonds, Raisins, Coffee.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], October 27, 1860, p. 2, c. 2
Independent Bucket Company.
Pursuant to call, a very respectable number of our business men and
mechanics met at Shawnee Hall, last evening, (Friday, October 20th,)
to take into consideration the propriety of
organizing an Independent Citizen's Bucket Company, for self-protection against
the fires which may, from time to time, occur in our city.
On
motion of James Farrell, Dr. Parks was appointed Chairman, and R. C. Satterlee,
Secretary.
After
considerable discussion as to the best method upon which to form said Company,
on motion of [illegible] Burris, a committee of three, consisting of [illegible]
A. Munn, James Farrell and R. C. Satterlee, were appointed by the assembly to
prepare By-Laws and Rules for the permanent organization and government of said
proposed Company, and present the same at its next meeting; after which, on
motion, the meeting adjourned, to meet again, at Shawnee Hall, on Tuesday
evening next, October 3th [sic], at 7 o'clock, P. M.
The citizens generally are respectfully invited to attend.
Dr. G. J. Parks, Chairman.
R. C.
Satterlee, Secretary.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], October 27, 1860, p. 2, c. 4
Discontinuance
of the Pony Express.—California papers inform us that, owing to the
rearrangement of the Salt Lake and Denver mails, the famous pony express has
been placed upon the retired list. The
state of mind of the pony, upon receiving this cheering intelligence may be more
easily imagined than described. Our
special correspondent in that section of the country gives us a few interesting
particulars in connection with the subject.
The news was at first received by the Pony with an incredulous
horse-laugh, but no sooner was he assured of the truth of it than, kicking his
shoes in the air, he abandoned himself to a fantasia of festive dances, in which
the galop, of course, was a leading feature.
He has since issued invitations to a great many fillies and colts of his
acquaintance to a hay dansante, a provocation to which none of them are
likely to say Neigh.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], October 27, 1860, p. 3, c. 2
New
National Theatre.—A movement is on foot for the erection of a new Theatre in
Leavenworth. Messrs. Geo. Burt and
Jas. A. Burton are the projectors of the enterprise. A design of the building has been prepared by Powell Clayton,
Esq., and a fine photograph has been taken therefrom. We have received a copy, and are glad to see that the
proposed structure is such an one as, in style of architecture, will be a great
ornament to our city. The building
will be 52 feet front by 125 feet deep, and will be three stories high.
It is to be constructed of brick, with the exception of the front, which
will be sandstone. There are to be five large business rooms on the first floor.
Two lots on the corner of Shawnee and Second streets have been secured
for the site, and the work will be commenced as soon as a sufficient amount of
stock has been subscribed. The
books are in the hands of Jas. A. Burton, and the subscriptions are already
large. The project bids fair to be successful, and we earnestly hope
it may be so.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], October 29, 1860, p. 3, c. 2
Fruit.—What
greater luxury is there than a ripe and mellow apple, peach or pear?—What
palate can resist the temptation of a "Golden Pippin," or a
"Duchess d'Angoulieme?" Yet,
notwithstanding the universal appreciation of good fruit, it is a delicacy which
we are almost entirely deprived of, in Kansas. There is no necessity for this.
Our climate and soil are well adapted to the cultivation of fruit trees,
and in a short time we may have many fine orchards, if our people will only set
out the young trees.
We
have written this, under the inspiration derived from a basket of luscious
fruit, which has been presented to us by Mr. Albert Huntington, the agent of the
Genessee Falls Nursery, Rochester, N. Y. The
fruit is from that establishment, and Mr. H. has with him a variety of nursery
trees, also from there, which he will dispose of at low figures.
His advertisement may be found in another column.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], November 3, 1860, p. 2, c. 3-4
Army Movements.
[Correspondence of the Times.]
Fort Washita, C. N.,}
Oct. 22, 1860. }
. . . When near the Southern boundary of Kansas, we met a large party of the
Osage tribe on their return from the buffalo hunt, having laid in a large
quantity of their favorite meat. Leaving the Osage country, we came into the Cherokee Nation,
where settlements are quite numerous. The
crops (especially corn) look remarkably well, and are the best we have seen this
summer. The drouth don't appear to
have been so severe here as in Kansas.—We did not see a running stream of
water after leaving Fort Riley, until we arrived at the Grand, or Neosho river,
and this was very low, not having over twelve inches of water in its channel.
Even the Virdigris was dry as a bone.
From Grand river to Fort Smith, we marched through one continual stretch
of timber. When evening approached
we turned off the road and encamped by the side of some little mountain stream,
tying our horses to trees, and giving them their four quarts of corn per day, on
which they had to travel from twenty-five to thirty miles a day. We passed through Tallequah, the Capitol of the Cherokee
Nation, a beautiful little village of about three hundred inhabitants, and
completely surrounded by woods. I
have noticed that all villages built by Indians, whether civilized or not, are
invariably located in some secluded, but generally romantic spot.
We
arrived at Fort Smith on the 19th of September, where we were
disposed of as follows: Companies E
and D, 3d Squadron, under command of Capt. Sturgis, to remain at Fort Smith, to
assist the Cherokee Indian Agent in removing unlawful settlers upon the lands of
the Cherokees, out of the Nation, should it require force to expel them
therefrom. The remainder, companies
B and A, 1st Squadron, under command of Capt. W. N. R. Beale, to
proceed to Fort Arbuckle, where they were stationed last winter; and Companies C
and I, 2nd Squadron, under command of Capt. C. A. Caw, to proceed to
Fort Washita, where they were stationed last winter.
The
Arkansas river is very low at present—only fourteen inches of water in the
channel. Navigation to Fort Smith
has been suspended since last May. Steamboats
can now run up only as far as Little Rock, where all the government stores to
supply Forts Smith, Washita, Arbuckle and Cobb, are unloaded, and from there
transported, by government trains, to Fort Smith, to be again transported from
there to the different forts above mentioned, as necessity requires them.
The 1st
Squadron remained at Fort Smith eight days, and then proceeded homewards, where
I learn they arrived after a journey of twelve days.
The 2nd
Squadron remained fifteen days, to give the horses time to recruit up, they
having been nearly used up in marching through the timbered country north of the
Arkansas river. On the 3d of
October, the 2nd Squadron took up the line of march for this place,
where it arrived on the 11th inst., having been on the plains six
months and two days, during which time we traveled 126 days, and laid over 47
days; traveling 2419 miles, making an average of 19¾ miles for each marching
day, or 13 1-5 miles for each day on the plains. This is the longest trip the First Regiment of Cavalry has
made since its organization in 1855.
The
weather here is very pleasant, and the troops in good health.
Rover.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], November 3, 1860, p. 3, c. 2
A
magnificent free lunch will be given, to-night, at Charlie Carli's.
It will be served up from 8 to 12 o'clock, and will be an unusually fine
one, such as no one but Charlie can get up.
An Election Dance will be given on Monday night, at Carli's. All the candidates should be on hand, as the tickets will be
but fifty cents.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], November 3, 1860, p. 3, c. 3
The
American Medical and Toilet Receipt Book.—This book contains Receipts and
Directions for making all the most valuable Medical preparations in use; also
Receipts and full and explicit directions for making all the most popular and
useful Cosmetics, Perfumes, Ungents [sic], Hair Restoratives, and all Toilet Articles.
If you are suffering with any chronic disease—if you wish a beautiful
complexion, a fine head of hair, a smooth face, a clear skin, a luxuriant beard
or moustache—or if you wish to know anything and everything in the Medical and
Toilet line, you should, by all means, peruse a copy of this book.
For full particulars, and a sample of the work for perusal, (free),
address the publisher.
T. F. Chapman,
No. 831 Broadway, New York.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], November 5, 1860, p. 3, c. 2
We
understand that the "German School Association," will petition the
Board of School Trustees, this evening, for the re-establishment of a German
School in this city. From
statistics gathered by a committee of this Association, it would seem that a
necessity exists for such a school. The
German population of our city, for its number and character, should be entitled
to the greatest consideration at the hands of our School Board, and we believe
that its petition will receive the prompt and careful attention which its merits
deserve.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], November 6, 1860, p. 2, c. 4
Anniversary Ball
of the
Shields Guards!
A Grand Military Ball
Will be given, by the Shields Guards, of Leavenworth, at
Stockton's Hall,
on Tuesday Evening, Nov. 13, 1860.
Everything will be done to make it the Ball of the Season. Good music will be in attendance. Tickets, $1.50, to be had of the Managers.
Committee of
Arrangements . . .
Managers. . .
Floor Managers. . .
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], November 10, 1860, p. 3, c.
2
The
Dance Last Night.—The social party given by Mrs. Page to her School, at
Stockton's Hall, last evening, was a delightful affair, and extremely well
attended. The dazzling array of
youth, beauty, grace and loveliness there assembled, entirely surpassed any of
Mrs. Page's sociales given heretofore, if we may be allowed to express an
opinion. The joyous company mingled
in the "misty mazes" of the polka, quadrille, mazourka and varsovienne
to the enlivening strains of music discoursed by Kinner's unapproachable band,
and all were merry and rejoiced. As
the "wee sma' hours" came on apace the dancers ceased to trip the
light fantastic, and dispersed in the best of good humor, well pleased at the
happy finale.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], November 12, 1860, p. 3, c. 3
Romantic Career of
an Eccentric Girl.
[From the Council Bluffs Bugle.]
About four years since our community was startled by the announcement, in
the daily journals, of what was supposed, at the time, to be a fearful tragedy,
in which a young and beautiful girl was believed to have been carried away by
some wretch, and as nothing had since been heard from her, little doubt was
entertained by her friends that she had, after a brief space, either experienced
the fate of "Desdemona," or what was more shocking still, had been
compelled, in her disgrace to barter virtue for life. Her parents, who were well advanced in years, gradually sunk
beneath the terrible calamity, until they became living personifications of
settled melancholy and deep despair.
Numerous
circumstances had led them irresistibly to this conclusion; and on the night of
her departure policemen had heard the smothered shrieks of a female in the
vicinity of her parent's residence; but before the reached the spot all was
silent, neighbors, too, had heard mysterious noises, and observed dark figures
beneath the lady's window; but, strange as it may appear, they did not think to
raise the alarm, or even speak of the matter, until her absence was discovered;
but afterwards there was such a marked similarity in their stories, that there
was no room to doubt their truth. Besides,
if she had simply eloped with a lover, and been legally married, she would have
informed her parents of her whereabouts, and ascertained from them whether they
approved or disapproved the course she had taken, before she cut them forever.
Nor was this all; her lover, the man to whom she was supposed to have
been betrothed, still remained, and evinced a distress as deep, if not as
lasting, as that of the parents. Under
such circumstances, the conclusion that she had been forcibly abducted appeared
necessarily to follow.
About
the same time a young man, or rather boy, named Frank Bates, of slight stature,
but with rosy cheeks, smiling face, ready step and winning demeanor, engaged in
the service of a river captain as a cabin boy, and by his promptness and
ingenuousness so ingratiated himself into the good will of his patron, that he
was elevated to an assistant clerkship, a position for which his education and
activity eminently qualified him. He
remained on the boat in this capacity for about two years, when he went to Council Bluffs, Iowa, and engaged as a clerk in a dry goods store.
Here his affability did not fail to draw toward himself numerous friends,
and among the fair belles of the Bluffs he was the admired of all admirers, and
his employer's store was soon discovered by all of them to be the best in the
village, and Frank was everywhere applauded as the most agreeable of clerks.
When he attended parties and places of amusement he was always assigned
the post of honor, and it must be confessed that no other young man in the
vicinity could fill the station with such perfect ease and grace as could our
hero.
It
would be useless, however, to trace his history during the two years he remained
at Council Bluffs, nor to chronicle the oft raised hopes and repeated
disappointments by his female admirers—they will readily suggest themselves to
the reader. But in the midst of
life there is death—the glory of victory is often succeeded by disgrace and
defeat, and it so happened in this case. About
three weeks ago, at a masquerade, "Frank" was discovered—how the
paper that relates the fact narrated above, does not state—to be a female,
much to the chagrin of all the fair sex, and to the scandal of the neighborhood.
At this unlucky mishap, "Frank" revealed name and parentage, at
the same time coolly requesting to be retained in his employer's service,
promising to draw around the place of business two male patrons for every female
repulsed, but whether or not he was allowed to remain, we are unable to say.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], November 14, 1860, p. 3, c.
2
Weightman
has received the N. Y. Weekly Tribune and Herald, all the late papers, and has a
few pieces of music of the far-famed "Dixie's Land" on hand.
Call and supply yourselves before they are all gone.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], November 14, 1860, p. 3, c.
2
For
Texas.—About two hundred recruits left the Fort, yesterday, for Texas.
They were under command of Capt. Palmer, and went by way of Fort
Leavenworth, in order to get the horses which Capt. Van Vliet had purchased for
them, in this vicinity.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], November 14, 1860, p. 3, c.
2
All
persons wishing to make donations for the suffering poor in Kansas, either in
cash, clothing (new or second-hand) for men, women and children, boots, shoes,
or provisions, can do so by leaving the same with G. J. Park, at his Drug Store,
and it will be properly distributed as the wants of the people require, by the
Relief Committee.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], November 14, 1860, p. 3, c.
2
Union
Singing School.—A large number of ladies and gentlemen assemble every Tuesday
evening, at the Methodist church, to receive instruction in singing.
We attended the meeting last night, and were much pleased to see the
interest manifested. Mr. C. B.
Pierce, the leader, possesses in an eminent degree those qualifications which
are necessary to successful teaching, and under his management, the school will
undoubtedly make rapid progress. The
exercises are interesting, even now, when the class has not advanced beyond the
rudiments.
The
"Singing School" is an institution endeared to us by many pleasing
recollections. Its merry voices and
cheerful faces recall the happy hours when we, too, were initiated into the
mysteries of the musical art. Long
may it wave, even though young and light hearts forget its better purpose, and
make its gatherings only an occasion for their sweet communion.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], November 15, 1860, p. 2, c. 2
Petition for
German Schools and Report
Thereon.
To the Hon. Board of School Trustees:
The
undersigned officers of the "German School Association," having been
ordered by the members of said Association to lay before your honorable body a
petition requesting the re-establishment of a German School in the city of
Leavenworth, beg leave to be heard.
The
abolition by the present School Board of the above mentioned school, which the
old School Board had instituted, has been to the regret of a considerable part
of our citizens. The German
population, considering its number and character, thought itself entitled to the
benefit which an institution would give them, wherein their children would not
only acquire the English language, but that in which their parents were brought
up and which is dear to them.
Being
resolved not to let perish an institution which they have cherished; not only
for their own selfish sakes, but because of the consideration and liberal
feeling of the American born citizens towards them, they have formed themselves
into an association whose object is the maintenance if possible of a German
school, which would also give an opportunity of learning to the children of the
destitute.
The
members of the Association have canvassed the whole city in order to find out
the number of children which would frequent the school in question, and also
find out the number of children which by this institution would be taken from
the English schools, and hereby enclose the result of their investigation,
whereby you will see that seventy children would attend our school, thirty three
of whom leave the present schools in question, provided by the city government.
As our
Society is young, and its means as yet very limited, we would petition your
honorable body to give us such aid as will enable us to accomplish our purpose.
By such aid your body would not only gain the respect and gratitude of a
large number of citizens by which our mutual interest would be enhanced,
emigration of a valuable kind invited to a city whose officers show liberality
towards foreigners, but would also thereby give your own children the
opportunity of acquiring a branch of education highly valuable in county like
ours.
J. T. Schmetzer,
President.
H.
Wealburg, Secretary.
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To the Board of Trustees of Common Schools in Leavenworth:
Your
Committee, to whom was referred the petition for the establishment of a German
School, beg leave to make the following report:
1st.
Neither your School Board, the Constitution, nor any of the laws of the
United States, recognize any such distinctions of nationality, as German, Irish,
French, Jew or Italian, among those who claim citizenship in this country,
therefore your Committee do not feel at liberty to look upon the prayer of the
petitioners in any other light than as coming from a body of citizens of the
United States.
2d.
The great end of all of our Institutions is not to establish or
perpetuate in our midst separate nationalities or foster institutions tending to
that end, but to fuse all the different elements coming into the country into
one homogeneous American nationality.—Nothing would so much tend to perpetuate
in our midst these separate interests, as to establish schools in which the
English language would to a great extent be ignored, where a language foreign to
us as a nation would be habitually used and continually taught.
The end that would be accomplished by granting the request of your
petitioners would (in our opinion) be to Germanize Americans instead of
Americanizing Germans, which result is subversive of the very designs of our
institutions.
3d.
If it be right in principle to establish a school for the children of the
German speaking portion of our population, it is equally right that schools
should be established for the Irish, French, Jew and Italian portions, and we
could not deny their request for schools where their peculiar languages should
be taught, should they see fit to petition us, and still further, if separate
nationalities have the right to demand separate schools, then each religious
sect has the same right to a distinct religious school, and thus the schools
will have to be multiplied until they equal the number of the different
nationalities and forms of religion, and the school system be reduced to a
nullity.
Abundant
provisions already exist by which the Germans have all the privileges granted to
any citizen, (either foreign or native born,) for acquiring a common
school education, and we can see no reason why the petitioners should be granted
more privileges than are given to other American citizens.—No complaints are
made of the present system as not furnishing a good common school education, and
we see no reasons for undertaking new enterprises, until the present shall have
proved a failure; nor do we believe that children who have parents who are
German speaking people, from whom they can acquire that language, really need to
have the German taught them half so much as they need to learn English.
If the principle upon which such a school would be established were
carried out to its logical results, it would multiply schools beyond calculation
and beyond the means for their support and thus defeat the whole common school
system. We do not believe that such
a school would be conducive to the best interests of those who ask for it.
Your Committee, therefore, beg leave to report adversely to the prayer of
the petitioners.
Geo. A. Eddy,}
S. W. Greer, } Com.
L. R. Griffin, }
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], November 16, 1860, p. 2, c.
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Wyandot City, Nov. 12th, 1860.
My
Wholom Friend "Ed":--I notice thy name is flying at the editorial head
of the Times, and therefore presume to indite a short communication for its
columns, should it be deemed worthy of a place therein. . . .
Our
recent election in this county, was said to be controlled by a secret order,
known as Knights of the Golden Circle, or "Whang Doodles."
They meet twice a week, so numerous are the applications for membership,
and initiate their members under the influence of the heavenly music made by a
"horse fiddle," and by beating a piece of sheet iron with sticks.
Their "tunes" can be heard in all parts of the town.
Gov. Roberts was their especial favorite for the Legislature, and of
course was elected, while Gen. Weer was his opponent and defeated. . .
Quill.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], November 17, 1860, p. 3, c. 3
Good Templars' Festival.
The Festival given by the Leavenworth Lodge, No. 23, I. O. G. T., was, in
every respect, a brilliant success. The
Committee of Arrangements who had the affair in charge, did all that they
promised. The programme prepared by
them, was carried out, without the slightest occurrence to mar the general
effect of the evening's entertainment. We
doubt if ever a company assembled in Leavenworth, on any occasion, was better
satisfied, than the one which filled Stockton's Hall, on Thursday night.
True, there was no display such as the Great Metropolis makes when some
illustrious stranger pays her a visit.—There were no glittering decorations,
no borrowed jewelry, and no costly exhibitions of walking dry-goods stores.
But at the same time, there were no disagreeable break-downs, no
disgusting rivalries for princely smiles, no ridiculous demonstrations of
officious snobs. Joy and good
feeling reigned supreme; and the pleasure of the festival was increased, by the
consciousness that its main purpose was one of charity.
As
early as eight o'clock in the evening, a throng of ladies and gentlemen began to
pour into the Hall, and in a short time it was nearly full.
The room was neatly ornamented with pictures, flags, appropriate mottos,
&c. In one corner stood a
"Post-office," an imitation, on a small scale, of one of those useful
institutions through which Uncle Sam distributes the mails.
The cheap postage reform had evidently not been heard of, at this
concern; for twenty-five cents was the lowest sum for which a letter could be
transmitted. Many were the missives—tender and affectionate, humorous
and satirical, grave and mysterious—which found their way into and out of this
miniature P. O. For the trifling
little amount aforesaid, one could even purchase an epistle already prepared,
requiring only the superscription of his (or her) own cognomen.
[Several
laughable specimens of these letters have been furnished us, which we had
intended to print, but want of space compels us to omit them.]
In one
portion of the room was a sort of lottery, and in another, an oyster stand, the
proceeds of which were a considerable addition to the general fund.
As we were promenading around the Hall, our attention was attracted by
two large pieces of canvass posted upon an enclosure about ten feet square, on
which were these words, "Novel and Startling Exhibition," "Secret
of the I. O. G. T."—Never having been initiated into the profound
mysteries of the order, and being of a curious turn of mind, we were induced to
enter the hidden recess, which we did, not without many misgivings.
If we were permitted to relate what we saw there, innocent reader, we
could a tale unfold whose lightest word, would
"Make thy two eyes, like stars, start from their spheres;
Thy knotted and combined locks to part,
And each particular hair to stand on end,
Like quills upon the fretful porcupine."
But this must not be; we dare not solve the problem, for the benefit of the
inquisitive public.
The
supper was served up in excellent style, and the table presented an elegant
appearance. We cannot speak of this
entirely from personal experience, as we arrived too late for the first
onslaught upon the good things. But
even our limited exploits among the viands were entirely satisfactory, and
demonstrated to us that the feast was prepared in such a way as must have
delighted the appetite of the most dainty epicure.
The
tableaux were produced under the direction of Mr. and Mrs. Burt, and they
deserve much credit therefore. The
first two were scenes in the life of a drunkard, and vividly represented the
poverty and misery which surround him and his household.
The last one was a picture of "The Reformed and his Family,"
showing "the work of the Good Templars."
During the exhibition of this tableaux, the band played "Home, Sweet
Home."
At 11
o'clock, the dancing commenced.—Upwards of sixty couples participated, and, to
the strains of splendid music, "chased the glowing hours with flying
feet," until near morning. We
would gladly paint in gorgeous colors the glories of the dance, but the
indulgent reader will remember that we, ourselves, yielded to the temptation of
joining in the "giddy mazes," and now feel more like paying tribute to
Morpheus, than chanting the praises of Terpsichore.
We must therefore wait for the "distance" from the scenes of
the other night, which will lend "enchantment to the view."
[Mem.—The
physical condition induced by hopping about all night, is not the most favorable
for correct or finished composition. If
you don't believe it, try it and see.]
To sum
up, the whole affair passed off pleasantly and profitably.
The exact amount realized, we are not able to state, but it must be about
$250. It will be devoted to the
relief of the poor in Kansas.
We
cannot omit saying that much praise should be awarded to the society and their
committee for projecting this festival. Mr.
Henry Still, is, we think, deserving of especial mention for the energetic and
efficient manner in which he labored for its success.
There are others who might be named, for their laudable efforts, but we
refrain from particularizing further.
When
the Good Templars give another entertainment of the kind, "may we be there
to see."
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], November 19, 1860, p. 3, c.
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Relief
for the Poor.—That all classes of our suffering poor may have the benefit of
the contributions which have reached us through the liberality of the people of
the States, we would suggest that the "Ladies' Benevolent Society" be
requested to take charge of a portion of the provisions and clothing sent for
distribution, for the purpose of supplying those sufferers with whose wants they
are intimately acquainted.
The
"Society" has appointed a committee for every Ward in the city, whose
duty it is to visit every destitute family that may come within their knowledge;
and nobly have these ladies acquitted themselves in the performance of the
duties of mercy imposed upon them.
The
Society, in proportion to its limited means, has done wonders in the relief it
has afforded to the destitute of our city; and the acquaintance of the Society
with those who are really poor but whose native pride will not allow them to
beg, renders it an appropriate depot for the distribution of substantial aid to
those who are worthy objects of charity.
Should
the above be considered too arduous a duty to impose on the Society, the
"Relief Committee" may accept orders or recommendations from the
Society, which would facilitate the carrying out of so praiseworthy an object.
Mrs.
Major Hunt is President of the Society. Residence,
Osage Street, between Fourth and Fifth.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], November 20, 1860, p. 2, c.
2
Gov.
Houston recently made a speech at Independence, Texas, in which he attributed
the late insurrection panic to the false accounts circulated by one Pryor of
Dallas, a brother of the Virginia Pryor. Gov.
Houston denied the stories and incendiary fires, and said that the panic had
greatly injured the State, depreciating property and preventing immigration, and
that a gentleman just in from Northern Texas had told him he had met at least
200 wagons, with five persons to each wagon, going out of the State to Kansas
and Arkansas, simply because property and life had been made insecure by the
panic makers. Mr. Houston also
said:
"However
much he might regret the election of Lincoln, still, if constitutionally
elected, he ought to and should be inaugurated. Yes! they would
have to walk over his dead body if he was not!"
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], November 20, 1860, p. 3, c.
2
Incident
at the St. Louis Theatre.—On Tuesday evening, during the performance of
"Lessons for Husbands" (one of the favorite pieces of the Florences,)
a most pleasing incident occurred, which brought down the house, and for a few
moments prevented the actors from proceeding with the play.
In the scene where Mrs. Florence appears as the sailor boy, she danced a
naval hornpipe, holding in her hand the star spangled banner.—As she
concluded, she tossed the flag to Mr. F. He
caught it, and spreading it carefully out, counted, audibly, the thirty-three
stars; then throwing up his hands, exclaimed, with deep feeling, "Thank
God, they are all there." The
attitude and earnestness of the speaker, and the peculiar force of the remark,
passed like an electric shock through the audience, and the house rose en
masse and applauded most vociferously.
The whole affair was impromptu on the part of Mr. Florence, but was fully
appreciated by those present.—[St. Louis Democrat.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], November 27, 1860, p. 2, c.
2
An
Eastern editor heads his list of births, marriages and deaths:
"Hatched, matched, and dispatched."
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], November 27, 1860, p. 3, c.
2
Gardner
& Kiser's Panorama.—A few evenings since, we stepped into the hall
adjoining our office, where this work of art is being executed, and were
agreeably surprised to find what progress it has made.
The artists have completed the view of our city, and the representation
does entire justice to it,--nearly all of the prominent buildings being shown.
It will give the people of the East a proper idea of the size and
position of Leavenworth, and thus be a great advantage to us.
The Railroad scenes and the views on the plains are highly creditable to
the artists, and show that the Panorama, as a whole, will be a first class
painting. The proprietors expect to
have it completed some time next month.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], November 27, 1860, p. 3, c. 2
Thanksgiving
Party!
There will be a
Grand Ball
given at
Gallagher's Hotel,
In the Town of Easton,
on Thursday Evening, Nov. 29th.
Everybody and their lady is respectfully invited to attend.
A Band of good music will be in attendance.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], November 28, 1860, p. 2, c.
4
Speaking
of fashions and furs a New York paper says mink is still the favorite.
In styles there is no essential change, except that the half cape leads,
owing to the use of modernized Arabian hood in cloak making, which does not
permit of covering.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], November 28, 1860, p. 3, c.
2
The U.
S. Troops in Motion—The Shields' Guards Ordered Out.—Yesterday, about 1
o'clock, two companies of mounted artillery, consisting of 180 men, besides the
officers, with two cannons, fifteen train wagons and the necessary teamsters,
wagon masters, &c., passed through there, on their way to the "seat of
war."—They are to meet the detachments from Riley and Kearney, at
Lawrence, whence they will proceed immediately in the direction of Fort Scott.
Gov. Medary has also left here, on his way to the scene of the troubles.
It is the intention to arrest all the men who were engaged in the
lynching of Hines, Moore and others, and bring them to trial.
A messenger has been sent for Judge Williams, and the term of Court for
the Fort Scott District will be commenced at once.
Yesterday,
Capt. Dan. McCook, of the Shields' Guards, received notice to put his command in
marching order. He forthwith called
a meeting of the company, and it was unanimously resolved to go, in full
force.—Gen. Harney thinks that the services of the Guards will be required,
and they will receive instructions to move, as soon as the necessary
arrangements can be made with the War Department, for equipments, rations,
&c. Capt. McCook expects to
bring into the field from 60 to 100 men.
Gen.
Harney will leave here to-day, for Southern Kansas.
It has
been deemed necessary to bring this large force into requisition, in order to
restore peace in Southern Kansas. We
hope that all measures to this end, will be dictated by calm and prudent
counsels. The people of that
section feel justly indignant at their treatment by the Federal Government, and
nothing should be done which will unnecessarily increase that feeling.
By pursuing a proper course, all offenders can be brought to trial and
justice, without further violence and bloodshed.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], November 29, 1860, p. 2, c. 1
Thanksgiving Day.
This is the day when, in conformity to a good old custom of New England
origin, and in obedience to a Gubernatorial proclamation, we are called upon to
unite in giving thanks for the good things of this life, and to exhibit, in a
more substantial way, our appreciation of them.
The usages of Thanksgiving are a queer conglomeration of psalms and
turkeys, prayers and puddings. We
would not be understood to insinuate that piety and a good appetite are really
inconsistent; but merely that an empty stomach is often though to be the more
fitting accompaniment to a devout soul. Our
Puritan fathers—though they are sometimes charged with bigotry—entertained a
different opinion. They believed
that things spiritual and things temporal should go hand in hand, and so they
have transmitted to us a day which is greeted not only for its sacred
associations, but also for the cheer it brings to hungry and worldly-minded
mortals.
We
welcome it with joy! Pleasing
memories belong to it; hallowed recollections cluster around it. It is the time not only for devotional duties, but for the
reunion of kindred,--the meeting of long-parted friends.
To-day, absent children return to the parental roof; father, mother,
brother and sister, all meet once more in the family circle, and renew the ties
of home affections.
There
may be some who think that the people of Kansas have no need to unite with those
of two-thirds of the States, in the observance of this as a day of Thanksgiving.
If there be such, they should remember that, though our harvest has not
been abundant, our appeal for relief has met with a generous response, and that
famine and want have been driven from amongst us.
In all our misfortunes, let us not be insensible to the favors which
Providence has bestowed upon us, nor fail to remember, with grateful hearts,
that we live in a Christian land, where distress and suffering call forth
sympathy and charity.
Hail,
then, THANKSGIVING DAY! Whether it
be to you, reader, a day of worship or of social pleasure, we trust that your
experience of it may be, in every respect, an agreeable one.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], November 29, 1860, p. 3, c.
2
As
this is Thanksgiving, we presume that many of the business houses will be
closed, and that everybody will feel at liberty to forsake their usual duties,
and indulge in the sports of a holiday or join the throng of worshippers, as to
each may seem best. The attaches of
the Times office will take advantage of this custom, and refrain from their
wonted laborers. Quills and
composing sticks will be laid aside. The
typos will probably devote the next twenty-four hours to fasting and prayer, and
the editorial corps, not being of a devotional turn of mind, will celebrate the
day in a more worldly manner. There
will, therefore, be no paper issued form this office to-morrow.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], December 1, 1860, p. 2, c. 1
The Character and
Purposes of
Montgomery and His Men.
There is a wide difference of opinion among the Eastern journals
concerning the character of Montgomery and his followers.—On the one hand,
they are regarded as men actuated purely by principle, and governed only by
philanthropic motives; while, on the other, they are stigmatized as pirates,
bandits and robbers. We believe
that neither of these estimates of them is a correct one.
Capt.
Montgomery is said, by those who know him, to be a man of strict integrity, and
possessed of many good qualities. He
suffered injuries from the pro-slavery party, during the early conflicts in
Kansas, which so intensified his hostility to the "institution," that
he now seems disposed to retaliate upon everyone who apologises for, or defends
it.—He deals largely in scriptural quotations, and the influence which he has
over some of his men is attributed to a sort of superstition which they
entertain for him, as a religious enthusiast.
Of course, many of those he has gathered round him partake of his own
nature.—They appear to be ever ready to rush to arms for the redress of their
grievances,--real or supposed,--and shout, "The sword of the Lord and of
Gideon." They are infatuated
zealots,--earnest and honest, but willing to adopt almost any means for the
accomplishment of their purposes.
While
this is true of a portion of Montgomery's band, it is certain that there are
numbers of them, whose sole object is plunder, and who are controlled by the
lowest instincts and purposes.
But,
no matter what may be the character of these men, we cannot excuse their recent
transactions. They may be all that
is claimed for them, and yet the course which they have pursued is
unjustifiable.
Even
though their intentions be entirely pure and unselfish, the mad schemes which we
have reason to believe they have concocted, can only injure and retard the
anti-slavery cause. Lord George
Gordon, though a fanatic, was sincere; yet the wild outbreak which he incited,
brought disgrace upon Protestantism, the interests of which he meant to subserve.
Peter the Hermit thought he was doing God's service when he became a
leader in the Crusades; yet their history is an evidence of the folly and
madness of him and his associates. John
Brown believed that he was doing his duty when he projected his raid into
Virginia; yet of that affair and its author Senator Seward truly
said,--"While generous and charitable natures will probably concede that
John Brown and his associates acted on earnest, though fatally erroneous
convictions, yet all good citizens will nevertheless agree that this attempt to
execute an unlawful purpose in Virginia, by invasion, involving servile war, was
an act of sedition and treason, and criminal to just the extent that it affected
the public peace, and was destructive of human happiness and human life."
Let us
not be understood to intimate that anything has yet transpired in Southern
Kansas bearing a comparison with the historical events to which we have
referred. We allude to them merely
to show how the best motives may inspire the most disastrous enterprises.
However
excellent may be the intentions of Montgomery and his men, their actions are
fraught with dangerous consequences, and can neither be excused nor tolerated.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], December 5, 1860, p. 3, c. 2
Remember
the Poor.—The writers of the following article tells of two cases of extreme
poverty which have come under his own observation. They are not isolated instances but such as may be found
every day in our city. We cannot be
too often reminded of the necessity of making provision for the poor, and we
hope that the facts related below will stimulate every one to active efforts to
alleviate their sufferings and supply their wants.
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Lo, the Poor!—Winter is coming, and with the wintry blasts, the cold,
snow, wind and sleet, more than the usual amount of suffering and privation.
It behooves us all to interest ourselves somewhat in the affairs of those
who by accident, circumstances beyond their control, dissipation, the duplicity
and meanness of others, have been reduced from plenty, comparatively, to poverty
and want. It is no time to stop, to hesitate and discuss the question
as to the causes which have produced this state of things; we only know that
absolute, craving want, exists among us. How
shall the poor be relieved, and by whom, is the question now.
The city is insolvent.—Hard times, and a much harder administration of
Kansas affairs, have depressed all things, and created a stringency in the
financial affairs of every man of us to that extent as to induce us to ask
ourselves the question, How shall we get through the winter?
But then there are so many, so very many, who actually suffer for
something to eat. Who will stop a moment, reflect, and volunteer their services
to assist in relieving the destitute? It
is not yet too late. The writer of
this, on Saturday, in company with a friend, visited two families, the first
that of a German woman. She said:
"I
don't know where my husband is. He
went off to look for work; he left the city, and I have not seen him since.
I have six children, you see them here.
The oldest, Fred, is a good boy, but he is yet too young to assist any to
earn food. He is only twelve years
old. The baby is eight months, and
of course you know, Sir, requires attention and nursing.
I was never compelled to ask any body to help me before this, but you
see, Sir, the children are young and growing, and will eat as much as large
people. I pay four dollars a month rent for this house, but I work one dollar of
it out for the landlord."
The
second family was that of an American woman.
She said:
"Before
my husband died we were in tolerably good circumstances.
We had some good property but it has all gone into the hands of
strangers, and I fear not altogether rightfully.
For the last year or two, I have been doing sewing for the support of
myself and children. I have five
children. I have a good deal of
trouble to get my pay now, after I have done the work.
Times are so hard! My landlord comes punctually once a month for his rent.
This distresses me, for I do not always have it.
He will take it out in sewing, but then if all my time is given to making
up the rent, where are the victuals to come from?
The wind and cold comes in those broken panes in the window.
The landlord told me to get them put in and take it out of the rent; but
how could I do that, when the children were hungry, and asked me—mother, will
dinner soon be ready? The quality
of the food we have been subsisting upon, Mr. _____, is not always the best.
At times it is good, bad, and indifferent, and really, sometimes we have
nothing at all in the house. We
have some potatoes and flour, which will keep starvation out of doors for three
days or so, but as far as meat, we have had none in the house for three weeks
past. The children are all young
and need something, besides flour and potatoes.
Sometimes I feel quite discouraged, but then, for the children's sake, I
must live and strive."
These
are not solitary cases, Mr. Editor, and if any one, especially the ladies,
should feel benevolently inclined, there is a wide field for their exertion and
enterprise right here in our midst.
Col.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], December 6, 1860, p. 2, c. 1
From Fort Washita.
[Correspondence of the Leavenworth Times.]
Fort Washita, C. N.}
Nov. 23, 1860. }
Editor
Times:--Within the past two weeks there have been brought before Gen. Douglass
H. Cooper, Choctaw and Chickasaw Indian Agent, five persons, charged with
murder, theft and perjury, and were all committed to the jail at Van Buren,
Ark., to await further action of the courts of justice.
Two were charged with perjury, one with murder, arson, burglary and
kidnapping; and the other two have to answer the charge of stealing a wagon and
two yoke of oxen. This latter crime was committed in the Chickasaw Nation,
opposite Preston, Texas. Immediately
upon missing his property, the owner, accompanied by a constable, started in
pursuit, and succeeded in overtaking the rascals forty miles north of
Perryville, C. N.
A
general Court Martial was convened at Fort Arbuckle, C. N., last week, for the
trial of all offenders that might be brought before it.
At a
recent sale of five condemned horses, the highest bid for a horse was $96; the
lowest, $40; total proceeds, $321—an average of $64½ per head—a good price
for unserviceable horses, but it is in fair proportion with everything else.
Corn sells at $2.21 per bushel; oats, $1.80; sweet potatoes, $2; and
apples at twenty-five cents per dozen; butter brings from 25 to 50 cents per
pound, according to quality; eggs, 40 cents per dozen.
About
ten days since, orders were received from Department Head Quarters, to cut off
the allowance for the horses one half; ever since then our horses have been on
the decline, and are rapidly going, going, like South Carolina, to destruction.
To-day orders were received to suspend all grain contracts.
This looks rather bilious. The
Buchanan Administration has commenced curtailing its expenses at rather too late
a period.
A
light snow covered the ground hereabouts early this morning, but had to give way
to the influence of a hot Southern sun, towards twelve o'clock.
The
post office, at Tishomino City, capital of the Chickasaw Nation, has suspended,
or, in other words, fizzled out, for want of sufficient patronage.
The
election of Lincoln is hailed here with much joy. The most ignorant suppose that it will lead to a disbanding
of the army, and thus they be set at liberty.
More anon.
Rover.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], December 6, 1860, p. 2, c. 2
Capt. Montgomery.
Description of His Personal Appearance—A Short Biography of Him.
[Correspondence of the New York Tribune.]
Boston, Nov. 27, 1860.
James
Montgomery, whose recent operations in Kansas are now attracting considerable
attention, was here last Summer, and I saw something of him.
In person he is tall and straight, of spare but highly nervous
organization, and with a step as elastic as an Indian's.
Judging by the pictures of Col. Fremont, I should say that he and
Montgomery resemble each other strikingly in their physical characteristics.
Montgomery is a very different man from John Brown.
Brown, in company, sat apart, evidently possessed by an idea, and
determined to fulfill his mission in the world at all hazards.
Montgomery sat at table and ate his dinner like other people, giving you
the impression that he was a brave, frank, open-hearted, sincere and honest man,
who would do his duty, but would cautiously consult his friends, and try to
adopt the best means of reaching the result desired.
Brown depended upon his despotic will; Montgomery evidently relies upon
the influences of common sense, of which he possesses a great deal, to exert its
proper sway over his associates. I
have obtained some particulars of his history.
He was born in Ashtabula County, Ohio, but emigrated to Kentucky when he
was 15 years old. He at first
undertook the profession of a school teacher, and also learned the carpenter's
trade. By joint brainwork and hand
work he soon acquired a competency. At
an early age he married a Kentucky girl, of highly respectable family, with whom
he lived four years. She died,
leaving no children. Soon after
this he lost all his property by a heavy freshet, which carried off his mill-dam
which he had begun to build. He now
was obliged to begin life anew—wife and property were gone, but the cool head
and strong hands remained. After
awhile he married again. His second
wife was a young girl of the neighborhood, uneducated, and of simple manners.
She has become the mother of seven children, the eldest of whom is a
stout girl of sixteen. During her
husband's absence upon his numerous expeditions to defend his own home and those
of his neighbors, she provides for the family.
At one time, when they were destitute of provisions, she waded through
the snow to the woods, and with her gun procured game enough for the support of
her household until relief came.
After
several years of hard work in Kentucky, Montgomery, being obliged to compete
with slave labor at $1 a day, found himself unable to improve his condition; so
he resolved to remove to Missouri. Selling
all his property except his chest of tools, he, with his own and wife's family,
went to Cincinnati, and there took passage for St. Louis.
He had only $1.50 in his pocket when he arrived there.
Failing to obtain employment, he pledged his chest of tools to the
captain of a Missouri boat for a passage up the river, and on arrival requested
the captain to take such tools as he preferred for payment.
But the offer was declined, the captain generously telling that he would
wait for the money until he could conveniently pay it.
Montgomery stayed in Missouri a year, supporting himself by his trade in
Summer and by teaching school in Winter. In
the Summer of 1855 he proceeded to Lawrence, intending to pre-empt a homestead
for himself in Kansas. He was
disappointed to find most of the best claims occupied, and so he continued his
search Southward to Linn, where he bought the claims of two Pro-Slavery men who
had become tired and desirous of getting back to Missouri, and so were willing
to sell at almost any price. He
finished their cabin, and, returning to Missouri for his family, conducted them
to their new home. He then went
back to Missouri for a time, in order to complete a contract for work, and
returned in the Spring with $200, the fruit of his Winter's work. A gentleman who visited him not long ago says that his farm
is the best he saw in Kansas. It
consists of 240 acres, a large part of which has been placed under cultivation
by himself and his boys. He is a
good judge of cattle, and takes much pleasure in pointing out their fine points,
and he delights to anticipate and describe the improvements which he intends to
make when quieter times and a greater degree of prosperity shall give him the
means.
Montgomery's
experience in Kentucky and Missouri had convinced him of the bad policy of
Slavery, and upon leaving Missouri he became thoroughly Anti-Slavery in
his opinions. Therefore, although
he remained quietly on his farm, he soon became a prominent mark for Border
Ruffian malice. Several attempts
were made to assassinate him, and on one occasion, being set upon by three men,
he narrowly escaped their bullets by hiding all day in the timber on the creek.
Finding his home the most dangerous place he could remain in, he took up
arms, and, collecting a few of his neighbors, commenced reprisals on his
assailants. His exploits from 1856
to 1859 are matters of history, and I will not undertake to recapitulate them.
The most readable and trustworthy account of them may be found in a
volume written by William P. Tomlinson, entitled, "Kansas in 1858."
The events of 1858 were followed by a pacification, under the auspices of
Gov. Denver and Montgomery, and an era of good feeling existed for a
considerable time. Judge Williams
and Montgomery took part together in a celebration in honor of the restoration
of peace, and Montgomery's operations were generally regarded, even by his
enemies, as justified by the state of the country and the necessities of the
Free State settlers.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], December 6, 1860, p. 2, c. 3
The
young ladies of Mount Holyoke Female Seminary, at South Hadley, Mass.,
extemporized a Wide-Awake display on hearing of Mr. Lincoln's election.
About two hundred and fifty of them provided themselves with lamps and
marched through the entire building, from the basement to the fourth story.
About thirty of them, who were supporters of Mr. Douglas, did all they
could to blow out the lamps, but without effect.—Next day these disappointed
ones appeared at the table dressed in deep mourning, to signify their grief at
the "Little Giant's" defeat.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], December 8, 1860, p. 2, c. 4
Wigfall,
who misrepresents Texas in the United States Senate, boats that before he left
home he armed all his negroes, and told them to shoot all strange white men who
might intrude on his plantation. If,
in a sober interval, he told the truth, we advise him not to return home
incautiously, for he is the strangest white man his negroes will be likely to
encounter.—[Lou. Jour.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], December 8, 1860, p. 3, c. 2
We are
requested, by the County Relief Committee, to state that the provisions under
their control for distribution are entirely exhausted. Individual members of the committee have paid about $400 for
freights and provisions purchased, and cannot, in justice to themselves, become
personally liable to any greater extent. Upon
the arrival of any further contributions, notice will be immediately given
through the papers.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], December 10, 1860, p. 2, c.
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About
twenty young gentlemen of New Orleans, wishing to display their Southern spirit
determined to wear no cloth but what was manufactured in a Southern State; so
they bought some pieces of Kentucky jeans; and had it made up into suits, but
too late they discovered that the Kentucky jeans had been made in Massachusetts.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], December 10, 1860, p. 3, c.
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Typographical
Soiree.—The "typos" are making arrangements for a "Soiree and
Festival" to be given at Stockton's Hall, on Wednesday evening next.
We are glad to see that they mean to leave, for one night, their
gas-light labors, and enjoy a little recreation, for no class is more in need of
it. As every effort will be made to
render the occasion agreeable, it is to be hoped that many of their friends will
be present, to join in their amusement.
This
"Soiree" is not given by the Typographical Union, as but one Festival
in each year is held under its auspices,--that on the Anniversary of Franklin's
Birthday.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], December 10, 1860, p. 3, c.
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Panorama
of the Great Central Railroad Route from Boston to St. Joe, in Connection with
the Panorama of Kansas Gold Mines and Utah.—We have been favored with an
opportunity of visiting and inspecting this mammoth Panorama, now being executed
in this city by Messrs. Gardner & Kiser. We can confidently pronounce it one of the finest specimens
of this description of painting which we have ever witnessed.
Viewed by lamplight, especially, the effect is magical—almost deluding
the beholder with the idea that the reality is spread out before him.
The Panorama embraces views of all the principal cities, towns and rivers
of Kansas, and localities associated with the history of our early
troubles—interesting scenes on the great emigrant trail across the
Plains—the rich mines of the Pike's Peak country and its rising young cities,
are also clearly and amply delineated,--followed by life-like representations of
Salt Lake City and other scenery in Utah.
The
Panorama will cover over 1,400 square yards of canvas, making it the largest
Panorama in the world, and will be ready for exhibition in about four weeks.
The proprietors deserve great credit for the thorough manner in which this
painting has been executed. A heavy
expense has been incurred in procuring correct photographs of the scenes
represented, and the beholder has the assurance that every line of the picture
is perfect and reliable.—We trust their reward will be in proportion to the
energy and enterprise which has characterized the undertaking of this great
work.
They
have also introduced in their great Panorama a diorama of the Great Central
Railroad Route from Boston to Atchison, showing all the principal cities along
the road, with railroad cars in motion, and the floating steamboats.
This is a great work of mechanical ingenuity, and will greatly add to the
rest of their exhibition, and we trust that on their first representation in
this city their house will be crowded.
We
will give early notice of their first night.
Let all go and see the great mammoth Panorama.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], December 13, 1860, p. 3, c.
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Ladies'
Festival.—The ladies of the M. E. Church are making extensive preparations for
a Fair and Festival to be held at Stockton's Hall, on Wednesday evening, Dec. 19th.
The money realized is to be devoted to paying the debt of the church. As the object of the Festival is a most commendable one, and
as it will be an occasion of great social enjoyment, we hope it will be well
attended.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], December 12, 1860, p. 3, c.
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Sons
of Malta.—The St. Joseph "Gazette" says that "this ancient and
honorable institution has not been in a very flourishing condition" in that
city, and that the treasury is empty. We
regret to say that the "Sons" in this neighborhood are in no better
circumstances. The brethren should
pay up, and revive the order, as there is, just now, an excellent opportunity
for the exercise of their well-known benevolence and sympathy for the sufferings
of their fellow-men.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], December 12, 1860, p. 3, c.
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Leavenworth
Museum.—The new theatre building on the corner of Delaware and Sixth streets,
is nearly ready for use. It
occupies two lots, is forty feet in length, and eighty in width.
The audience room is 40 by 45 feet, and 22 feet high, and has a large
gallery.—The gas fitters are busy at work, and no expense will be spared to
have it well lighted.—The building will cost about $2,000 and the furniture,
scenery, &c., about as much more. Messrs.
Brown & Vogel are at the head of the enterprise, and expect to open the
"Museum" in a few days.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], December 14, 1860, p. 2, c. 1
[Correspondence of
the Times.]
From the Cherokee Nation.
Fort Washita, C. N., Dec. 1, 1860.
Editor
Times:--We have lately been visited by heavy showers of rain, softening the
hard, dry, parched-up earth and giving a cheering prospect for a good growth of
grain the coming spring. The grain
sowed this fall looks remarkably well since the rain. Although the winter months are upon us, we have as yet felt
none of its severity, such as people of Northern climates are subject to.
Articles
of subsistence of all kinds demand a high price.
Flour is selling at from $10 to $12 per 100 pounds.
Second
Lieut. John R. Church, 1st Cavalry, has tendered his resignation to
the President, which has been accepted by him, to take effect on the 31st
of October last.
The
officers of this Fort are Capt. Thos. J. Wood, absent with leave, Capt. Eugene
A. Carr, commanding the post; 1st Lieut. Alfred Iverson, absent with
leave; 1st Lieut. McIntyre, absent, Regimental Quarter Master; 2d
Lieut. Edward Ingraham; Brt. 2d Lieut. Bertwell, absent on detached service;
Surgeon, Chas. Page; and Chaplain, John Burke, absent with leave.
Sportsmen
are creating great havoc among the inhabitants of the forest.
Not a day passes by but what one can see the hunters return with a
well-filled game-bag of rabbits, grouse, squirrels, turkeys, quails, etc.
Deer are plenty, but they generally elude the sagacity of the hunter. Only once in a great while one is brought down.
The
prairies about the Fort are all in a blaze of fire. The grass is all dead, and becomes an easy prey to the
consuming element.
Rover.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], December 15, 1860, p. 3, c.
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The
Sisters of Charity give a supper at
Stockton's Hall on Tuesday evening next, for the benefit of the Orphans.
We hope that a handsome sum will be realized.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], December 17, 1860, p. 3, c.
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Blair's
Panorama of Geological, Historical and Paleontological views will be exhibited
at Stockton's Hall, this evening. Among
the scenes representing events in sacred history are The Garden of Eden; the
Deluge; the Tower of Babel; Shepherds watching their Flocks by Night; John the
Baptist in the Wilderness; and the Last Supper.
A
Lecture by G. H. Bryan, the proprietor of the Panorama, will be given during its
exhibition. Admittance 25 cents.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], December 18, 1860, p. 3, c.
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The
Exhibition of the "Geological, Historical and Paleontological
Panorama" at Stockton's Hall, was a colossal humbug.
The painting is wretched and the lecture in explanation of it is no
better. The audience which attended
the show last night, saw one thing, in a double sense,--a very huge elephant.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], December 20, 1860, p. 3, c.
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"The
Shades."—When it is said of any one—"He's gone to the
Shades," that expression no longer conveys the idea that the person alluded
to has gone to the "undiscovered country, from whose bourne," etc.
It simply means that he is paying a visit to the Gallery of the Fine
Arts, on the corner of Third and Delaware, up stairs.—Among other works of
merit to be found there, is an attractive Panorama of the Smoky Hill Route to
the Peak. The curious would do well
to go and investigate it, but they should not forget to "keep shady."
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], December 24, 1860, p. 3, c.
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A
number of individuals made their appearance on the streets, Saturday, adorned
with blue cockades. The movement
seemed to indicate nothing more formidable than a rebellion against the use of
cold water, skim milk, and other mild drinks which neither cheer nor inebriate.
Well,
they're "not all dead yet!"
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], December 24, 1860, p. 3, c.
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The
most ample preparations are being made for the Masonic Festival, which comes off
on Thursday. The Committee are
giving especial attention to the work of decorating the hall.
For this purpose they have procured a large quantity of evergreens, and
the services of the ladies have been called into requisition to trim and prepare
the same for use. Under the charge of the energetic managers and their fair
assistants, there can be no doubt that this portion of the arrangements will be
properly attended to.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], December 24, 1860, p. 3, c.
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Christmas
and New Year's Gifts.—Tonight is Christmas Eve, and with its advent, old Santa
Claus is expected to make his annual visit, laden with everything pretty and
leasing for the numerous multitude of anxious juveniles, who are awaiting his
appearance with all the solicitude and anxiety characteristic of Lilliputian
humanity. That the dear little
innocent creatures may not be disappointed in their expectations, as well as to
give older persons an opportunity to gratify their curiosity, we have determined
to make public a secret, (known only to us, of course,) which we are
confident will be most welcome to those who are desirous of seeing the stockings
of the aforesaid juveniles well filled. Old
Santa called on us late last night, and stated that business was so pressing,
and he had so many places to visit, that he had resolved to leave his business
in other hands, and left us a list of names of gentlemen whom he had appointed
as his agents for Leavenworth, which we herewith append:
H. J.
Deckelman's—A large lot of Toys, Fancy Goods, Jewelry, Trinkets, &c.,
&c., are displayed at this establishment.
Here old Santa gave us to understand was his head-quarters, and the place
to find everything to make the children happy.
Grasers—Confectionery.—The
old gentleman told us that this was his favorite candy and confectionery depot,
and that he had left an unusually large quantity of candies, sugar drops, nuts
and other "fixins," for the "little 'uns."
And he told us the truth, too, for proof of which we advise all to drop
in and see for themselves. Everybody
knows where Grasers hold forth.
Wm. B.
Waugh's.—An extensive assortment of Fancy Goods, Notions, &c., of every
variety, may be found at the store of this gentleman. Those who cannot get suited at other places, surely can here.
The number is 67, Delaware street, nearly opposite the Times office.
Goslin's—Books
and Stationery.—In order to suit the tastes of all, both old and young, the
clever old "giver of gifts" has left an immense quantity of Books,
instructive and entertaining, for those of a literary turn, as well as a
well-selected stock of stationery, &c., which will be disposed of at the
lowest prices. Giver Goslin a call,
and make your selections.
H. D.
Rush—Books, Music, &c.—Rush's Book Store, No. 45, Delaware street, is
also supplied with a huge quantity of Books, Stationery, Sheet Music, Musical
Instruments, School Books, Gilt Mouldings, &c., &c.
"Sweet-hearts" and "lovyers," who are desirous of
making an elegant present (than which there is none more appropriate than a
book) had better call at Rush's. He
may do a rush-ing business to-day, but he will find plenty of time to
wait on you.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], December 25, 1860, p. 2, c. 1
[Correspondence of
the Times.]
Budget of News from the Indian Territory.
Fort Washita, C. N., Dec. 11.
Editor
Times:--Here are a few items that may be of some interest to the readers of the
Times.
A few
days since, a full-blooded Chickasaw Indian passed through Boggy Depot, with a
wagon load of groceries, and by his singular behavior excited suspicion amongst
the Light Horse (police) Fraternity. Two
of the police followed him, and overtook him at Hail's bridge, where he had just
finished unloading part of his load. They
did not molest him there, but followed him back to Boggy Depot.
Arriving at that place, they compelled him to halt, and searched his
wagon; they found two ten gallon kegs of whiskey, nicely done up in square
boxes, and marked "Green Corn." The
police drew the bungs, and after satisfying themselves that it was whiskey, took
an axe and broke in the head of each keg, and spilled the contents upon the
ground. There were also two letters
found, corresponding with the address upon the boxes.
These were also taken charge of by the police. The whole affair will be properly inquired into by the courts
of justice, and the offenders punished according to law. The laws in regard to smuggling whiskey into the Nation are
very severe, the penalty for the third offence being death.
Lieut.
Alfred Iverson, accompanied by his family, returned to this place on the 8th
inst.
A
Masonic Hall is being erected at Nail's Bridge, C. N.
Lieut.
Edward Ingraham left here this morning, on leave of absence for sixty days.
In
addition to the guard house, at this place, six cells have been erected for the
further punishment of military offenders, and a string of orders as long as the
Mississippi river has been issued.
Rover.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], December 25, 1860, p. 3, c.
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One of
the gentlemen who sported the blue cockades, on Saturday,--filled, probably with
a sense of profound gratitude for the generous notice we gave them—called on
us yesterday, and offered to initiate us into the mysteries of this new
secession movement. We respectfully
declined the invitation, but some of our curious compositors accepted it, and
they declare that treason is an excellent thing,--with plenty of nutmeg!
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], December 25, 1860, p. 3, c.
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Christmas.—Again,
in his annual round, Time has brought to us that best of all holidays—THE
MERRY CHRISTMAS. It comes clad in a
robe of snowy white, as pure as the innocent sports and pleasures of childhood,
to which the day is especially consecrated.
May it find each young heart as light as the feathery flakes that have
attended its coming!
Christmas
is, indeed, the children's jubilee. With
what delightful anticipations they look forward to it.
With what impatient longings they await its near approach.
With what glad shouts they herald its arrival!
Last
night, eager expectation reigned supreme in the juvenile world.
And even when the little inmates of the nursery were lost in sleep, they
had bright dreams of the toys and joys of the morrow.
How charmingly Christmas Eve is described in the old rhyme, with which we
are all familiar:
"'Twas the night before Christmas, when all thro' the house
Not a creature was stirring,--not even a mouse.
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,
In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there.
The children were nestled all snug in their beds,
While visions of sugar plums danced thro' their heads."
To-day,
we trust that all the hopes which have been treasured up in view of this festive
occasion may be fully realized. May
that mythical personage who has the "broad face," and the diminutive,
rotund paunch, that shakes when he laughs, "like a bowl of jelly,"
shower his bounties upon every household with a lavish hand.
May each tiny sock be filled to its utmost capacity with painted
playthings and evanescent confectionery. May
every "Christmas tree" be loaded down with the gifts of the generous
"Kriss Kingle." [sic]
And
now, having expressed our wish that the young may enjoy themselves on this
Christmas Day, we extend our heartfelt greetings to the "children of a
larger growth." "A Merry
Christmas" to you all! May it
bring genial memories of the pastimes of your own earlier days, and thus banish
dull care, and leave you better prepared to perform the duties of life, and
encounter its responsibilities. Once
more, a MERRY CHRISTMAS!
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], December 27, 1860, p. 3, c.
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A
"Full Team."—A novel and attractive display was witnessed, on our
streets, yesterday. A large sleigh,
filled with ladies, was drawn through town, by thirty two beautiful bay horses.
There was a rider for every span, and the animals were driven at a
dashing rate of speed. The whole
"rig" was from the Fort.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], December 29, 1860, p. 3, c.
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There
were an innumerable number of snow storms on the streets yesterday and the day
before,--not exactly after the manner in which they usually come, but improvised
and gotten up for the occasion by an army of about forty boys.
They arranged themselves, in military style, on one side of the street,
and dispatched a shower of snow balls after every team and pedestrian that
passed along. Wo [sic] to the
unlucky wight who stopped and resented the sudden and unexpected pelting which
he was sure to encounter, if he came within snow-shot of the boys.
A perfect tornado of white bullets would greet him in response to his
expostulations. We even saw some
cutters containing ladies that were assaulted by the youngsters.
This was an exhibition of a want of gallantry which a few days training
in the callaboose would probably remedy. It
may be fine sport for the boys to throw snow balls, but they should learn to be
a little more discriminating in their attacks.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], December 29, 1860, p. 3, c.
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The
Masonic Festival.—It is a delightful pastime to "chase the glowing hours
with flying feet." It is
glorious to revel in the mazes of the sprightly quadrille, or the lively
measures of the contra dance. It is
pleasant to whirl in the giddy round of what Byron calls the "endearing
waltz." All this is charming;
but the after sensations are not so felicitous.
Weariness, dullness and drowsiness belong to the prose which follows the
"poetry of motion."
When
one has turned night into day, and is then called upon to give an account of the
festivities in which he has participated, he begins to realize that the
proverbialism is as true as it is trite, that there is no rose without its
concomitant thorn. Such, dear
reader, is the next day experience of a quill driver who has passed the night
amid the pleasures of the dance.
Fortunately,
the Festival of Thursday evening and Friday morning needs but little comment at
our hands; for if it did, we could not do justice to the subject.
It spoke for itself. The
united testimony of all who attended is that it was an occasion of rare
enjoyment. The managers seemed
determined to spare no efforts to contribute to the happiness of all, and the
arrangements, throughout, with a single exception, were perfect.
The whole affair reflects great credit upon the Order under whose
auspices it was given, and especially upon the gentlemen who had the immediate
charge of the preparations.
The
company all appeared to enjoy themselves, and the revelry was kept up, we
suppose, until day break. At least,
as we wended our way homeward, at 4 o'clock, A.M., the bewitching (!) strains of
Tucker, (old Daniel, of that ilk,) accompanied by the brisk shuffle and the
ringing laughter of the indefatigable dancers, were still to be heard.
For aught we know to the contrary, some of them may, even to this hour,
be going through with "the figures," and Stockton's Hall may still
resound with the stirring calls of "Down the Centre," "Hands
Across," and "All Promenade."
Altogether,
the Masonic Festival was a decided success.
It was good. It was great.
It was grand. May we
frequently "look upon its like again."
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], December 31, 1860, p. 3, c.
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Gardner
& Kiser's Panorama of the Missouri River, Kansas, and a Trip across the
Plains to Pike's Peak and Utah; is now completed, and will be exhibited at
Stockton's Hall, this and to-morrow evenings.
We have been favored with a view of this Panorama, and find that it is
far superior to the one exhibited here last summer. It comprises many scenes of local interest—among others,
views of Leavenworth and the Fort. The
view of Leavenworth (taken from the island opposite) is a faithful
representation of our city, and one which will speak well for us, wherever it is
exhibited. The whole Panorama is
well executed, and reflects great credit on the artist, Mr. James O'Neil and his
assistant, Mr. W. M. Hook. Mr.
O'Neil painted the Panoramas of the Holy Land, Italy and the British Isles, the
latter of which has been exhibited in the West and elicited high praise.
The
price of admission is only 25 cents, and every body should go and see it, and
thus encourage "home productions."
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], January 1, 1861, p. 2, c. 4
Gardner &
Kiser's
Grand Mammoth Panorama
of the
Missouri River, Kansas,
Trip Across the Plains to Pike's Peak
and Utah,
Painted on
30,000 Square Feet of Canvass,
by
James R. O'Neal and Wm. M. Hook,
will be exhibited at
Stockton's Hall,
New Year's Eve and New Year's Night
Positively for Two Nights Only!
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Part First.
View of Winthrop, with Caro starting for the East; whistling of the engine, and starting of the Steam Boats down the River, with steamers in full operation. Landing of the steamer at the following places: Atchison, Sumner, Kickapoo; FORT LEAVENWORTH BY MOON-LIGHT; The moon rising; reflection on the water;
THE FORT ILLUMINATED;
The Reveille; Disappearance of the light; Approaching day; LEAVENWORTH IN SIGHT; Delaware, Quindaro, Wyandott, Kansas River, Lawrence, Lecompton, Tecumseh, Topeka, St. Mary, Mission, Wanbansee, Manhattan, Fort Riley, Junction City.
Part Second.
Staring across the Plains; Jones & Cartwright's Train; Emigrants; Storm at night; The whistling of the wind; Hail and Rain; Destruction of Trees and Wagons? Othellow's Ranch; Emigrants;
Prairie on Fire,
and Emigrants Fleeing
for their lives;
Moore's Ranch; Emigrants; Fort Kearney; Emigrants; Emigrants with Hand Carts, &c.
Third Part.
Pike's Peak; Colorado City; Express Office; Arrival of the Mail; Auraria City; Gregory's Gulch; Street in Gregory's Gulch; Showing the Process of Washing and Drying Gold; Approaching Utah; Mountains, &c.; Salt Lake City; Provo City; Brigham's Shanties and Family; Mormon Theatre; Tabernacle; Social Hall; and other Beautiful Scenes.
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Tickets, 25 Cents. No half
tickets. Doors open at 6½ o'clock.
Panorama commences moving at 7½.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], January 1, 1861, p. 3, c. 2
We
regret that in our notice of Gardner & Kiser's Panorama, we unintentionally
did injustice to one of the artists, Mr. W. M. Hook. Mr. H. was not the "assistant" of Mr. O'Neil, and
was not so regarded by Messrs. Gardner & Kiser, their employees.
Neither of those gentlemen was the "assistant" of the other, in the
disparaging sense of that term. Mr.
Hook is experienced and skillful in his profession, and we have no desire to
detract, in the least, from his reputation as an artist.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], January 5, 1861, p. 3, c. 2
Removal
of Troops from the Fort!—The troops stationed at Ft. Leavenworth have been
ordered to Ft. McHenry, in Maryland.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], January 7, 1861, p. 3, c. 2
The
troops which have been stationed at Fort Leavenworth, will leave this morning,
for Fort McHenry. They consist of
three companies, numbering about 225 men in all; and will take with them 130
horses and 40 tons of baggage. They
go via St. Joseph, Quincy, Chicago and Pittsburg.
None
of the heavy ordnance are to go with the troops, but only their small arms.
The
following is a list of the officers:--Brevet Lt. Col. H. Brooks, of Company H.,
commanding officer; Lieut. A. Beckwith, Assistant Quarter-Master and Adjutant;
Lieut. Jas. B. Fry, Company I, 1st Artillery; Lieut. Thos. C.
Sullivan, Co. I, 1st Artillery; Capt. W. F. Barry, Lieut. J. C.
Tibball, 1st Lieut. A. J. Perry, 2nd Lieut. J. B.
Barringer, all attached to Co. A, 2nd Artillery.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], January 9, 1861, p. 3, c. 2
The
Eighth of January.—Yesterday was the anniversary of the Battle of New Orleans.
There was no observance of the day in Leavenworth, except by the Shields'
Guards, who were out on parade.
We
flung our flag to our breeze, in honor of the occasion. Many persons erroneously supposed that this was in token of
the admission of Kansas. We did not
design to create any such impression, and only intended to give our citizens a
sight of the stars and stripes, and manifest our respect for "Old
Hickory." A look at the
National bunting is quite refreshing in these Disunion times; especially when it
recalls a memorable victory won by the old hero who uttered that patriotic
sentiment—"The Union; it must be preserved."
Andrew
Jackson proved himself as able to cope with traitors within the Republic, as
with its outside foes. Would that
he were at the helm of State now! The
banner that floated in triumph at New Orleans would not then be trampled under
foot by open enemies, or be betrayed into their hands, by pretended friends.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], January 11, 1861, p. 3, c. 2
Military
Co.—We observe that a call is in circulation for a meeting to be held at
Haller's Jewelry Store, on Saturday evening, for the purpose of forming a
military company. As the war fever
is just now very prevalent, we consider the movement a timely one, and trust it
will succeed. If it accomplishes
nothing better, it will serve as an outlet for some of the surplus martial zeal
with which everybody seems to be afflicted at the present time.
It is
by no means unlikely, however, that the services of our citizen soldiery may be
required for our own defence, if for no other purpose.
The Legislature will immediately take measures to organize the Kansas
Militia, and it will be well enough to anticipate its action, and have volunteer
companies in readiness to join the Territorial service, under such regulations
as may be provided by law.
From
the character of the men whose names are attached to the call referred to above,
we should judge that a company will be formed on Saturday evening, that, either
in the display of a peaceful parade, or "on the tented field," will be
a credit to our city and our State, (that is to be.)
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], January 14, 1861, p. 2, c. 1
From the Cherokee Nation.
Fort Washita, C. N., Jan. 1, 1861.
Editor
Times:--I will open the New Year by presenting to the readers of the Times a portion of my diary for the past week.
Dec.
25th.—A shooting affray took place yesterday, at Tishomingo,
between a white man and Indian. The result was, however, without bloodshed. Several shots were exchanged, but without effect.
But for the timely interference of the Light Horse, an awful scene would
have been the consequence. After
the first shorts, the natives began flocking to the assistance of the Indian,
and would probably have suspended the white man to the nearest tree, had not the
Light Horse came up at that moment.
Dec.
26th.—The Second Cavalry recruits departed this morning for Camp
Cooper, Texas.
Dec.
28th.—Lieut. Burtwell and detachment arrived here to-day, having in
charge one prisoner, charged with stealing negroes.
Dec.
30th.—Gen. D. H. Cooper, Chickasaw and Choctaw Indian agent, is at
present paying to the Chickasaws their annuities, at Tishomingo City. The woods in the vicinity of the Capital affords a good
camping place for those living at a distance.
The town contains about 12 or 15 houses, and is not capable of furnishing
quarters for the whole tribe.
Jan. 1st.—The
arrival of the Overland Mail was eagerly looked for this morning.
It was supposed to contain the decision of the South Carolina Convention.
After its contents were made known, three cheers for a Southern
Confederacy were given, and strong hopes expressed that all Southern States
should follow the example set by the Palmetto State.
Rover.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], January 14, 1861, p. 3, c. 2
Ice.—A
large quantity of ice has been taken out of the river during the past week.
It is of an unusually superior quality—clear, compact and clean.
All the dealers in the article are engaged in filling up their
ice-houses, so that there is no danger of a scarcity of the frigorific material
during the summer months. Those who
have an affection for sherry-cobblers will please make a note of this fact.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], January 15, 1861, p. 2, c. 4
Popularity
of "Dixie."—The popularity of "Dixie" was amusingly
illustrated in Hartford, Connecticut, a few days ago, at a supper given to the
children of the Morgan street Mission. Everything,
says the Times, passed off as decoriously as a Sunday school supper should,
until, whilst they were devouring the "goodies," the band struck up
"Dixie." In an instant
the boys were singing at the top of their voices:
"I wish I was in Dixie—
Hooray! Hooray!
In Dixie's land I'll take my stand
Away, away, away down Souf in Dixie."
The
teachers tried to look grave, and said "s-s-h-h!" with a warning
finger lifted, but it was no use, and they joined in the general amusement.
It was not exactly a Sunday school song, but it seemed to do the boys a
"heap o' good."
Note: Skipped from January 16 to January 30, 1861
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], January 30, 1861, p. 2, c. 1
In the
Union.—The receipt of the news of our admission, yesterday, occasioned
considerable excitement and much consultation.
It was a source of sincere congratulation on all sides, and we have yet
to see the man who regrets the circumstance.
"Old
Kickapoo" was immediately brought out, and a salute of thirty-four guns
echoed the joy of our people. Our
flag was suspended across the street, celebrating, as it were, the addition of a
new star to its cluster. All hail
to the State of Kansas!
P. S.
The Times office was brilliantly illuminated in the evening, in honor of
the great and glorious event.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], February 6, 1861, p. 2, c. 1
[Correspondence of
the Times.]
From the Cherokee Nation.
Fort Washita, C. N., Jan. 22, '61.
We
learn, from a reliable source, that the troops stationed at Fort Arbuckle, C.
N., have received information from the Pay Master, that he had at present no
money, and did not know when he would receive sufficient funds from the United
States Government to pay them. This
intelligence created quite a panic among those immediately concerned.
Jan.
16th.—An express arrived here at 10 o'clock last night, from Boggy
Depot, for a detachment of troops to assist in capturing one Fred. McCully, a
half breed, and an escaped murderer from Van Buren, Ark., penitentiary; also, to
take into custody one Wilson Adair, a white man, charged with disorderly conduct
on Christmas day. The detachment, consisting of one non-commissioned officer
and eight privates, left here at half past 11 o'clock, P.M., and arrived at
Boggy Depot at 5 o'clock, A. M., and at once proceeded in search of McCully,
who, after a few unsuccessful visits at different houses in the vicinity of
Boggy Depot, was found hidden under a bed in the house of his brother-in-law,
two miles North of the village. Adair
had escaped from his place of confinement, but was found at the residence of his
employer. He was again arrested.
Both prisoners were conducted to this place, and are now confined in the
guard house. Adair will probably
have his "permit" rescinded, and be ordered out of the Nation.
No white man can reside in an Indian Nation without permission from the
Governor or Indian agent. McCully
will remain here until an opportunity affords to send him to Van Buren.
Jan.
17th.—Adair was this morning examined, by Capt. Carr, and found
guilty of the charge, and sentenced to forfeit his "permit," and to
leave the Nation without delay.
Within
the last ten days, two murders have been committed in this Nation, but as yet I
have been unable to ascertain full particulars.
Our
supply of provisions is getting low. If
Uncle Sam does not soon reimburse us, we will have sufficient cause to secede.
More
anon.
Rover.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], February 8, 1861, p. 3, c. 2
Warlike.—A
number of the dragoons lately arrived at "the Fort," from Riley, have
visited our city within a few days. They,
no doubt, desired to let us know they were in the vicinity, and to warn us that
an attack upon Uncle Sam's property might not be attended with gratifying
results. It is to be hoped they
will make it convenient to call on our St. Jo. neighbors, and assure them that
they are in no immediate danger from this quarter.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], February 9, 1861, p. 3, c. 2
Valentines.—Most
if not all of our readers are probably aware that St. Valentine's Day occurs on
the 14th of the present month. The
artful archer, Cupid, will be in his glory on that occasion, and is already at
work filling his quiver with the missile of love-ly warfare.
Many a heart will be pierced by his random arrows, no doubt, and we hope
the wounds may prove pleasing ones. Speaking
of Valentines reminds us that some poetical genius, overflowing with admiration
for the Patron Saint, has allowed his soul to gush forth in song, which he sends
in for publication. We subjoin the
pathetic stanzas for the benefit of those interested:
For the Valentines worthiest to send,
(Cupid says to the beaux and the belles;)
"To the Post Office News Depot wend,
Where young Austin, my sole agent, dwells.
His good looks and politeness, I wot,
Have induced me to honor him so;
Then remember his place is the spot
Where all Valentine-seekers should go."
Myron.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], February 12, 1861, p. 3, c.
2
A
Grand Masquerade Ball is to be given by the Germans of our City, on Tuesday
evening, February 12, in the new Theatre Hall.
Valentine
Party.—Mrs. Page and her pupils will give a Valentine Party at Good Templar's
Hall, corner of Fourth and Shawnee
streets, on Thursday evening, Feb. 14th. Tickets, $1.00.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], February 13, 1861, p. 3, c.
2
A
Female Blondin!—We are informed that on some evening next week, a
distinguished troupe of artists will give an entertainment in Stockton's Hall.
One of the number, M'lle Carolista, will, previous to the performances of
the company, give an exhibition for the benefit of the outside multitude.
She will make a grand ascension on a tight rope, stretched from the
ground to the top of the Hall. This
novel and wonderful feat will, no doubt, attract a throng of admiring
spectators.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], February 13, 1861, p. 3, c.
2
An
amusing incident took place on Shawnee street, yesterday. As a pair of "weak sisters" attempted to cross the
street, the progress of one of them was suddenly arrested by the depth and
adhesiveness of the mud. She
chanced to step into a hole where the free soil was about a foot deep, and found
it impossible to extricate herself. Her
struggles attracted the attention of a large number of passers-by, and one more
gallant than the rest, rushed to her assistance. In his haste, he made a false step, and was precipitated into
rather closer association with our prairie soil than was at all agreeable.
This created a great deal of sport at his expense, but he quickly jumped
up, and proceeded to fulfill his mission. He
released the frail damsel from her unpleasant position, and she went on her way
rejoicing, amid the mingled shouts, cheers and laughter of the crowd of
lookers-on.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], February 14, 1861, p. 2, c.
4
Curious
Scene in a Washington Theatre.—Quite an exciting scene occurred in the theatre
on Monday night as "Our American Cousin at Home," was being played.
While the panorama of the Hudson was passing before the audience, a view
of West Point was presented. Lord
Dundreary, (Mr. Sothern,) asked what place it was; Miss Shaw answered that it
was the place where American officers were made, where our Major Anderson came
from. At this answer a few hisses
were heard, but in an instant the cheers of the audience drowned them; the
gentlemen cheered, and the ladies, who are ever true to their country, showed
their patriotism by waving their handkerchiefs.
In the meantime the orchestra struck up the patriotic tune, "The
Red, White and Blue," which added to the already exciting
scene.—[Washington Republican.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], February 14, 1861, p. 3, c.
2
St.
Valentine's Day.—Emerson says that the first timid but fond glance of a school
boy at the little "charmer" who has stolen his affections, and the
first dawning of admiration in the heart of a romantic youth toward the maid of
his choice, are the early manifestations of an enlarged sympathy for the whole
human race. If this be true, what a
wonderful amount of philanthropy and benevolence to-day will bring forth!
For this is St. Valentine's day, sacredly consecrated to the epistolary
communications of young lovers.
Neither
history nor mythology throws much light upon the origin of the custom of sending
Valentines. Whether the patron
saint, after whom the day is named, was a real or a fabulous personage, is
unknown. But, this is of no
consequence. Love laughs at legends
and traditions just as he does at bolts and bars, and other contrivances of that
sort. The Valentine business is
sanctioned by modern usage, and not one more tender missive would be dispatched
if all the fables and tales of antiquity were authority for the practice.
There
is a great variety in the style of these delicate documents.
Modest swains and blushing maids who wish to reveal their passion through
the medium of fantastic and attractive Valentines, will find an extensive
assortment from which to choose.
First,
there is the Sentimental Valentine. It
is not moderate in size, but it is very fine and airy in its texture.
It is covered with a multitude of incomprehensible figures in
water-colors and bronze; impossible combinations of doves, harps and roses;
miniature Cupids with a very moderate allowance of drapery.
It must be enclosed in a highly embossed envelope, and transported by a
special carrier, as its dimensions are such that it cannot be inserted in the
letter-box.
Then
we have the Poetic Valentine. It
consists of a small, note-sheet, whereon is inscribed a short sonnet, (from
Byron or Moore, most likely,) expressive of undying affection, etc.
By an ingenious contrivance that portion of the paper containing the
stanza, may be raised, disclosing a pair of hearts pierced by an arrow.
This is touching as well as emblematic.
There
are many other varieties, but the two we have described, are the most in vogue.
In addition to those of the genuine stamp, we have also Comic Valentines.
These are an innovation, and are encouraged by no one save heartless
bachelors. They are printed in the
most elegant manner; the colors are simple and tasty; the engravings are
"Neat, but not gaudy;"
the verses are rare in rhythm, and rich in wit and humor.
We do
not suppose there will be a very extensive circulation of Valentines hereabouts,
to-day. Perhaps the dangers which
beset the Union will have a dispiriting effect upon the blind boy-god.
For, despite the pernicious example of Nero, who fiddled while Rome was
burning, even the beaux and belles, in these perilous times, are less gay than
formerly. Perhaps, also, the
weather has dampened the enthusiasm of the gallant and the fair who were wont to
commit their vows to paper on the 14th of February.
At all events, whatever may be the cause, Valentines have not been in
great demand this year, and dealers in the article have thus far not found a
tide of eager purchases to lead them on to fortune.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], February 15, 1861, p. 3, c.
2
The
Central Relief Committee continue to receive and distribute large amounts of
clothing, provisions, etc., to the suffering and destitute. They have rented Shawnee Hall, and use the same as a depot
for the storage of the goods.
The
labors of the committee are worthy of all praise, and donations can be entrusted
to no better hands. All
communications should be addressed to Dr. G. J. Park, the Secretary.
Persons in need of relief can apply to him, either by letter or in
person. None need make application
but residents of the Western and Southwestern parts of the State.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], February 15, 1861, p. 3, c.
2
The
Inauguration Union all.—The gentlemen who have undertaken to get up a grand
Union Inauguration Ball on the 4th of March, have progressed finely
thus far in their work, and it promises to be a complete success.
A plan has been prepared for the temporary building to be erected for the
purpose on the occasion, on Judiciary square, and the design is an admirable
one, as it will afford ample accommodation for a large number of people.
The site chosen is one just in front of the barracks, recently erected
near the city Hall for use by one of the artillery companies recently stationed
here by order of Gen. Scott. The
expense of the ball is estimated at from twenty to twenty-five thousand dollars.
Books for subscription will be opened in the principal cities, North,
South, East and West.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], February 16, 1861, p. 3, c.
2
Anonymous,
but not Ominous.—The writer of the following communication wishes to dispel
all fears in regard to the Kickapoo Home Guards.
We are glad to learn that any apprehensions concerning that formidable
organization are groundless:
Dear
Times:--In order to dispel any doubt or misapprehension on the part of the
people abroad, in relation to a certain company now organized in our town and
neighborhood, I have determined, believing it to be no more than justice to
ourselves, and certainly no injustice to the community at large, to make public
all the information in my possession relative to the character and object of
said organization.
I will
first state that the company is composed of good, substantial men, mostly
Republicans, in fact, all Free State men. Our
Captain, Mr. Dodge, is a northern man of high attainments; besides which, he is
an old associate in the law business with Col. Jas. H. Lane, to whom the
Republican party owes more than to any other man in the State of Kansas.
Our First Lieutenant is a son of Jno. W. Whitfield, and of course is
favorable to the South. Our Second
Lieutenant, Mr. Charles Leiblon, is a fine tactician, a good brick-layer, a Free
State man and a clever fellow. Our
Orderly Sergeant, Mr. Taylor, is an old officer in the Federal service, and, of
course, understands tactics. His
political views are not known to me, though I believe he is a Northern man.
The
object of the company is: well
knowing the insufficiency of the municipal regulations for the past and not
willing to trust them in the future, they have organized themselves for the
purpose of protecting their homes and their property, but not, as has already
been said, to route Montgomery, nor to attack and take Fort Leavenworth, as has
also been falsely stated. Nor is it
a re-organization of the old Kickapoo Rangers—very few, if any, of the old
stock belonging to the Home Guard.
Kickapoo,
Feb. 12, 1861.
Union.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], February 17, 1861, p. 3, c.
2
The
Union Guards.—The Herald anxiously inquiries what has become of all the
military companies. We can give our
contemporary some information as to one of them—the "Union Guards."
This company, which is composed of some of the best young men in the
city, has regular drills, two evenings in each week.
The members are rapidly becoming proficient in military tactics, and
after a little more practice, will be prepared for a public parade.
The
"Guards" expect to receive their muskets sometime this week, and they
will then drill every evening.
The
following is a list of the officers of this company:
Captain—Ed. Cozzens.
1st Lieutenant—E T. Carr.
2nd Lieutenant—A. P. Russell.
1st Sergeant—C. H. Robinson.
2nd
do Amos Graff.
3d do
J. A. Graham.
4th
do John Yost.
1st Corporal—George McKenna.
2nd
do R. M. Piper.
3d do
A. M. Sears.
4th
do Andrew Devon.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], February 19, 1861, p. 2, c.
1
It is
rumored that the Cherokees have seized Ft. Gibson, and threaten to take Forts Arbuckle and Washita. It
would not astonish us if this should prove to be true.
As the Cherokees hold slaves, and in all things sympathize with the
chivalry, it is but natural they should imitate them.
We would suggest another foray upon the Neutral Land settlers, as a means
of appeasing the wrath of these barbarians, and persuading them to stop stealing
Government property. If this will
not prove effectual, let Everett, Winthrop, or some other antediluvian be sent
immediately to Tishimingo City, with a whole cart-load of "olive
branches." There's nothing
like fraternal compromise.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], February 22, 1861, p. 2, c.
2
It has
already been announced by telegraph that Forts Cobb, Washita, and Arbuckle,
Texas, are in danger of being attacked by the Secessionists. The
garrisons of these forts are as follows: Fort
Cobb, one company of cavalry; Fort Washita, in the Washita country, one company
of dragoons; Fort Arbuckle, one company of dragoons and one of infantry.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], February 23, 1861, p. 3, c.
2
The
anniversary of Washington's birthday, called forth no public demonstrations of
patriotism here, save the parade of the Shield's Guards, and a National salute
from "Old Kickapoo."
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], February 24, 1861, p. 3, c.
2
Two
persons arrayed in female attire, were seen yesterday, marching down Delaware
street, each armed with a rifle. What
the object of their warlike demonstration was, we are and probably always will
be unable to state. It looked
suspicious to say the very least.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], February 27, 1861, p. 2, c.
1
The
"lower deep" of meanness and rascality in the secession business has
been reached. Twiggs has
surrendered all the Texas forts to the rebels, and the U. S. troops have left
the State.
The
Government engaged in a bloody and expensive war, on account of Texas, took her
into the Union in her infancy and poverty, paid a large portion of her debt and
defended her from hostile savages. This
miserable State of Mexican half-breeds, Creoles, Indians, barbarians and
niggers, after having for years been a pensioner on the Federal bounty, now
engages in wholesale robbery of Government property, and disgraces the flag that
has protected her! And Gen. Twiggs
is a party to the theft and the dishonor!
We
have no comments to make. We can't
do the subject justice.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], February 27, 1861, p. 3, c.
2
"A
Chivaree."—A newly married couple, living somewhere near the corner of
Fourth and Shawnee streets, received a calthumpian serenade from some of their
friends, last night. The combined
harmony of base drums, horse fiddles and tin horns, was brought into requisition
on the occasion. Whether the music
had the desired effect upon the groom, in inducing him to "pay the
piper," we are unable to say.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], March 1, 1861, p. 2, c. 2
Resignation
of Officers at Fort Laramie.—We learn from Mr. Sanders, who arrived from Fort
Laramie a few days since, that several of the officers stationed there, were
about to resign, and return to their Southern homes, viz.:
Capt. Bee, 10th Infantry, of Charleston S. C.; Lieut. Jackson,
2d Dragoons, of Virginia, and the Surgeon of the Fort, who is also of Virginia.
There are only four companies now stationed at the Fort, two of the 2d
Dragoons, and two of the 10th Infantry.
Times
were duller than usual at the Fort—a large amount of back arrears due the
teamsters employed in the Quarter Master's Department, and no money in the
treasury with which to settle. Much
dissatisfaction exists among the officers.
Mr. S. reports the roads in good condition, and the weather as having
been extremely cold.—[Denver Mountaineer.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], March 2, 1861, p. 3, c. 2
Musical.—A
fun and music loving party, taking advantage of the calm and delightful
moon-light of Thursday night, perambulated the city on a serenading tour.
Clark's band was pressed into the service, and the inmates of many a
hospitable mansion were awakened from their peaceful slumbers by the thrilling
strains of the music. The recipients of the serenade greeted their nocturnal
visitors with the best of cheer; a "good time" was had; and the
consequence was that some of the "boys" had bad headaches
yesterday.—Strange!
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], March 3, 1861, p. 2, c. 2
[Correspondence of
the Times.]
Army News, Secession Movements, &c.
Fort Washita, C. N., }
Feb. 19th, 1861.}
Editor
Times: On the 28th ult.,
a detachment of eight U. S. soldiers, having in charge three prisoners, Fred
McCully, J. Connelly, and E. Adair, left this place for Van Buren, Arkansas, to
turn said prisoners over to the civil authorities. White men are never tried by the authorities of the Indian
Territory, neither are Indians committing crimes upon white settlers; but are
taken to Van Buren, and there tried by men of their own color.
In my
last I mentioned that Adair had been escorted out of the Nation.
He, however, again returned to Boggy Depot, where he was re-arrested and
brought to this place, just in time for a free ride to Van Buren jail, where he
was released upon paying a small fine, after which he departed for Missouri.
If
rumor can be credited, Forts Cobb, Arbuckle and Washita, are at present in
danger of being attacked by a Texan mob, to get possession of the arms, horses,
mules and stores, belonging to Uncle Sam. Should
such be the case, the Texans will find it rather hot work to carry their threats
into execution. There are
sufficient troops at each of the forts above mentioned, to protect all
Government property.
Last
Saturday, Deputy Marshal Whiteside passed through here, en route for Fort
Arbuckle, where he will take into custody Bill Hall, and take him to Van Buren
jail.
J.
Hort Smith, formerly editor of the Bonham (Texas) Era, is about to establish a
new paper at Boggy Depot, C. N., to be called the National Register.
Last
week a train of five wagons arrived at this post with provisions for the
troops.—Trains loaded with similar articles are on their way for Forts Cobb
and Arbuckle.
Rover.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], March 3, 1861, p. 3, c. 2
The
Majors brought down a large amount of relief goods, yesterday.
We believe they were consigned to the Central Relief Committee.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], March 5, 1861, p. 3, c. 2
About
$30,000 was received at the Fort, last week, and paid out on Saturday.
Many of the "bold soger boys" were in town yesterday, disposing
of some of their surplus change.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], March 6, 1861, p. 2, c. 2
How
the Ladies May Prevent Another Panic.—If Queen Victoria would walk down
Chestnut street in a thick pair of shoes, with a Balmoral petticoat appearing
over her instep, and a water-proof tweed sack over her shoulders, she would
reduce our importations from France at least twenty-five per cent, and probably
defer another American crisis at least ten years.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], March 6, 1861, p. 2, c. 1
Served
Him Right.—The "secessionist" from the "Fort," of whom we
made mention yesterday, escaped several times after his first capture, in this
city, on Sunday; but was finally taken near Russell's Mill, and carried back in
triumph. On Monday evening he was
further "coerced" by an application of raw-hide—twenty-four lashes
tenderly and carefully "laid on."
He has, perhaps, come to the conclusion that "secession" is an
expensive luxury. If the same dose
were administered to some of his Southern prototypes it would no doubt prove
wholesome and effective, as a means of curing the treason mania.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], March 6, 1861, p. 3, c. 2
Miss
Hines, fashionable dress-maker, has taken a room opposite the St. George Hotel,
on Second street, and is prepared to receive the favors of her lady patrons.
Miss
H. is an expert, tasty and skilful dress-maker, and all work entrusted to her
will be satisfactorily performed.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], March 7, 1861, p. 2, c. 1
Much
excitement was created in St. Louis, on the 4th inst., by the action
of the "Minute Men" in raising a disunion flag over their
head-quarters. The emblems on the
traitorous ensign are a cross, a crescent, (appropriate), and a lone star. There was a single stripe of blue through the middle of the
flag. As soon as it was discovered,
it awakened intense indignation, and an immense crowd collected around the
building, demanding the removal of the offensive banner.
The "Minute Men" were fully prepared for an attack, having a
large quantity of arms and ammunition in their possession.
For a time there was great danger of a collision between the infuriated
populace and the disunionists; but after speeches from a number of gentlemen,
the people contented themselves with hoisting the stars and stripes on a
neighboring dwelling, and then dispersed.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], March 7, 1861, p. 2, c. 2
A
Seasonable Hint.—Don't undertake to throw cold water on your wife's darling
schemes, unless you want to get into hot water.
Riddle
for the Social Circle.—When is a young lady like a poacher?
When she has her hair in a net.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], March 12, 1861, p. 3, c. 2
Sparring.—Several
world-renowned professors of the "manly art of self-defence," give an
exhibition, this (Tuesday) evening, at the Melodeon.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], March 13, 1861, p. 3, c. 2
"The
Bee Hive.."—The establishment of B. Flesher is generally known by this
name. Yesterday they put up, in
front of their store, a sign representing a bee-hive, so that no one can have
any difficulty in finding where they are located.
Even "he that runneth" cannot fail to see the emblem of their
house. Let all who would buy cheap,
look out for the sign of the bee-hive.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], March 12, 1861, p. 3, c. 2
Col.
Willits has charge of the relief depot, on Delaware street, under Hastings'
Auction Rooms, and is doing a good work, in supplying the wants of the needy.
His labors are confined principally to this city and county, and
assistance is given only to those who are known to be actually in need of it.
The
Col. received yesterday, two hundred and ninety-two sacks of seed wheat to be
distributed among the farmers in this vicinity. It is part of that purchased with the appropriation of the
Wisconsin Legislature.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], March 19, 1861, p. 2, c. 2
An old
farmer in Ohio was anxious to have his pastor dismissed, and was asked the
reason. "I've heard say,"
was the reply, "that a change of pastures makes fat calves, and I'm for a
change."
The
age of a young lady is now expressed according to the style of skirts, by saying
that eighteen springs have passed over her head.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], March 20, 1861, p. 2, c. 2
Platte City Seceded!
The secession movement has extended its operations to our very borders.
"A States' rights flag,"—as it is called,--has been hoisted
in Platte City, and now floats there in triumph.
We learn this fact from a paper published in that place, which glories in
the formidable title of the "Tenth Legion."
This
emblem of Southern independence was prepared by several "public
spirited" ladies—so says the journal before mentioned—"and is a
credit to them." It was thrown
to the breeze amid appropriate and impressive ceremonies.
A large number of spectators "rent the air with their shouts,"
and the Platte City Amateur Band discoursed eloquent music.
"Dixie's Land," and other patriotic and soul stirring airs were
performed on the occasion, and when the flag was raised upon "a strong ash
pole," the people cheered, and looked upon it as "an omen of
their rights." After it had
been hoisted a few moments, it veered round due Southward, and then there was
still more cheering,--
"All the while sonorous metal blowing martial sounds."
Then there were speeches from Hugh Swaney, Esq., and Col. Pitt, and Mr. Scott
Jones,--"a young gentleman of ability and the true vim,"—according
to the authority above given—and thus ended the first open secession
demonstration in Platte City.
We
hope that this affair will not cause any serious interruption of our relations
with our neighbors across the river. We
trust the secessionists of Platte City will not lay an export duty on corn, wood
and pork, or an import duty on Kansas merchandise, as that would be detrimental
to the business interests on both sides of the "Big Muddy."
We beseech them not to capture Ft. Leavenworth, or to take possession of
the funds in the Kickapoo Land Office. Above
all, let them not require a passport from fanatical and union-loving Kansans who
visit their rural village; as it might bring grief to the hearts of many sighing
damsels and captivated swains.
We,
however, fear that some of these things may come to pass; for the editor of the
Legionic newspaper aforesaid, presents the following terrible and italicised
alternatives in case Missouri does not stand up for "Equality, right and
Justice:" "We will
shake the dust from the soles of our feet against this State, and go to a more
congenial climate!" What
effect this threatened exodus has had upon the people of our sister State, we
are not yet advised; but we await the result with the liveliest and most
profound apprehension.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], March 21, 1861, p. 3, c. 3
Concert.—Mr.
Geo. Cushing will give a concert, in Stockton's Hall, this evening, on which
occasion he will be assisted by the members of the Leavenworth City Band.
The programme comprises a variety of operatic selections, and gems from
the compositions of the great masters. To all who appreciate good instrumental
music, we commend this entertainment. Mr.
Cushing is really a superior violinist, and those who have kindly volunteered to
assist him are also gentlemen of musical taste and ability.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], March 21, 1861, p. 3, c. 2
Gymnasium.—By
reference to the "Special Notices," it will be seen that a fine
gymnasium is soon to be established here, on the corner of Main and Cherokee
streets. The proprietors intend to
keep an orderly place, where all who desire to practice gymnastic exercises can
have an opportunity to do so. We
shall speak of this institution again, when it is fairly inaugurated.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], March 24, 1861, p. 2, c. 4
Madam Dupree,
Whose Profession is Fortune Telling!!
And who has practised [sic] the business for four years,--traveling constantly,
and who studied and graduated with Mrs. Van Horn of Philadelphia, begs to inform
the citizens that she will remain in this place for a few days. Hoping to give satisfaction to all who may wish to consult
their future, she respectfully invites to call.
All
questions in regard to the future, which may be asked, will be promptly
answered.
Terms
reasonable.
Room
No. 11, Mozart House.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], March 27, 1861, p. 3, c. 2
The
Big Boot.—A sign of a large boot was raised yesterday in front of Easson's
establishment. Those in want of
anything in his line, will now have no difficulty in finding him.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], March 27, 1861, p. 3, c. 2
Circulating
Library.—Mr. Rose, proprietor of the book store, on the South side of Delaware
street, has established a circulating library.
He has a large number of entertaining and instructive volumes, that can
be obtained for perusal by the payment of ten cents per week.
This plan will afford those who do not wish to purchase books, and
opportunity to gratify their literary appetites, at a trifling expense.
The idea is an excellent one, and we hope it will prove a source of
profit to Mr. Rose, and of pleasure to his patrons.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], March 28, 1861, p. 3, c. 2
Grand
Military Ball.—The Shields Guards will give a Grand Ball, on Easter Monday
Evening, April 1st. The reputation the Guards have already acquired
in the arrangement and management of their parties is a sufficient assurance
that the present entertainment will be worthy of patronage.
The names of the managers are a sufficient guarantee that the occasion
will be, in every respect, a pleasant one.
It is
a long time since our citizens have had a chance to "trip it" on the
"light fantastic," and many of them will no doubt embrace this
opportunity.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], March 30, 1861, p. 3, c. 2
Trained
Buffaloes—A Novel Sight.—Our citizens were somewhat taken by surprise
yesterday to see a tandem team of eleven young buffaloes driven into town.
They were taken to Abney's livery stable, and attracted a large crowd of
persons, who had a curiosity to see so rare a creature as a tame buffalo.
The
animals are from one to three years old, and were brought from Ridgway, in
Kansas, where they have been raised and trained.
They are the property of Mr. Eaton Stone—well known as an equestrian
performer and circus manager—and will be a leading feature of a new travelling
exhibition that he is about getting up.
The
buffaloes are by no means perfectly docile, but are easily managed by those who
are accustomed to attend them. Each
has its own name, with which it seems to be entirely familiar.
"Gen. Jackson," the youngest, answers to that title as readily
as a dog responds to the call of his master.
The animals are driven in a sort of harness made of rope.
They are generally manageable, but we are informed that they sometime
"stampede," and when they do, it is impossible to control them.
There are about half a dozen keepers, who have the buffaloes in charge.
Mr.
Stone also has a couple of antelopes in his possession.
This
menagerie (on a small scale) will be shipped to St. Louis, on the Emily, as soon
as she comes down from above.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], April 5, 1861, p. 2, c. 1
The
Osawatomie Herald notices the arrest of Hart, alias Quantrell, who has made
himself somewhat notorious as a thief and kidnapper. It was he who persuaded three young men to engage in a
slave-conspiracy, at Independence, last winter, and betrayed them into the hands
of the authorities.
The
Herald does not state what is the nature of the charge now preferred against
him. He has been lodged in jail, to
await his trial.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], April 9, 1861, p. 3, c. 2
Sportsman's
Hall—Rat Pit! Rat Dogs!!
Rats!!!—The undersigned have just completed their Rat Pit on the Levee,
next door to T. Carney & Co's warehouse, entrance through the Commercial
Exchange Saloon, and will furnish rats to try dogs, train dogs, and give
exhibitions twice a week during the spring and summer.
The entertainments will consist of Rat Killing, Coon Baiting, Cock
Matches, Sparring and other similar sports.
N.
B.—Enoch Davies, celebrated as a pugilist under the name of "Rough
Enoch," will superintend this department and give lessons in sparring at
the rooms. The Saloon is supplied
with the best of Wines, Liquors and Cigars.
Strict order and decorum will be preserved.
Davies & Coleman.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], April 10, 1861, p. 2, c. 2
Noble
Conduct of a Soldier.—The Missouri Democrat has a letter from a soldier at
Fort Smith, Ark., bearing the date of March 5, in which the following passage
occurs:
"Yesterday
the citizens of Fort Smith raised a Palmetto flag in town, and one of the
soldiers, private Bates, company E, First cavalry, went out and climbed up the
tree upon which the flag was suspended, took it down and brought it into the
garrison. Capt. Sturgiss ordered
him to take it and put it back where he got it.
He said he never would. The
captain ordered him to the guard house, and in going he tore the flag in pieces.
He was then ordered to be put in
irons, and was sent to the blacksmith shop for that purpose, but the smith (a
citizen) refused to put them on, and he was discharged in consequence.
D company, First cavalry, farrier was then ordered to put them on, and he
refused, and was sent to the guard house. E
company, First cavalry, farrier then put them on.
The soldiery then gave three cheers for Bates and the blacksmith who
refused to put the irons on."
We
wonder if this is the same Capt. Sturgiss who was engaged in the burning of the
settlers' houses, on the Cherokee Neutral Lands? If so, the part he took in the affair above related is not to
be wondered at.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], April 10, 1861, p. 3, c. 2
The
"rat pit" establishment attracts large crowds, and affords great
amusement to the "sports." The
only difficulty experienced thus far has been a scarcity of rats.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], April 13, 1861, p. 3, c. 2
"Canaan."—The
melodious and soul-stirring "Dixie" has passed the zenith of its
popularity. Its dulcet strains no
longer fascinate the admirers of darkey minstrelsy. It has lost its charm, in this vicinity, and a new air has
taken its place. The same
inveterate warblers who formerly wished they were in Dixie, now declare, in
mellifluous tones, that they are bound for the happy land of Canaan.
"Canaan"
is ubiquitous and irrepressible. Boys
whistle it on the street, men hum it in their offices, and no doubt it will soon
be "in full blast" in the parlor, and be as much in favor with the
ladies, as it now is with those of the opposite sex.
As
"Canaan" is "the rage," it is of course, "a good
thing." For a negro melody,
the air is excellent, and when well sung, it produces a fine effect.
The words are about as lucid and intelligible as usually belong to that
class of ballads; the sentiment they are intended to convey being decidedly
"National," "conservative," and strongly for the Union.
As we
write, we are interrupted by the obstreperous cries of our musical
"imp," who is making the air resonant with the beauties of
"Canaan." We will
therefore drop the subject, only remarking in conclusion, that Prendegrast, at
the Melodeon, "does" this popular song to perfection.
He has a fine voice and sings with taste and expression.
Go and hear him.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], April 14, 1861, p. 2, c. 3
Mrs.
Myra Gaines is thus described, as she appeared at a late Presidential levee,
leaning on the arm of a young gentleman, a relative of her family:
Her figure is short and slight; her weight, perhaps, one hundred pounds.
She wore a Quaker-colored watered silk dress, cut low over a full bust;
the very short sleeves revealed a finely proportioned and fair white arm, that
would have graced the belle of the assembly.
Though her age is about fifty, no one would estimate it over thirty-five.
She wore bright gold bracelets upon her wrists.
Her hair, which is black and glossy was confined in a netting of gold
lace, and two long bright curls fell one upon either shoulder.
Her eyes are black, restless, and expressive. Two small ostrich plumes, of white and blue, were partially
concealed in the dark folds of her hair. Her
step is elastic, her manner graceful. She is very conversational with her acquaintances, and her
countenance indicates unusual intellectual ability. Thus let your readers form a conception of Mrs. Gaines, as,
with a magnificent white camelia [sic] her bosom, she glided round and round
amid the gay and happy throng in the great east room of the President's mansion.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], April 14, 1861, p. 3, c. 2
The
war reports created intense excitement here yesterday. There was a large crowd constantly collected about our
bulletin board, reading the dispatches and discussing the news.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], April 14, 1861, p. 3, c. 2
Hayti!
Hayti!!—W. H. Burnham, agent of the Haytian Bureau of Emigration for
Eastern Kansas, will deliver his second lecture on Monday evening next, April 15th,
at 7½ o'clock, at the Melodeon Hall, Cherokee street.
Those interested in the movement are requested to attend.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], April 14, 1861, p. 3, c. 2
[Communicated.]
The Hog Law.—After repeated and urgent solicitation on the part of the
business men and other citizens, the City Council have at length decided upon
enforcing the ordinance against the porkers running at large. It is high time some rigorous action should be taken to abate
this intolerable nuisance. Every
street, nook and corner is infested by these marauders, and the damage done by
them amounts to no inconsiderable sum weekly.
Some of these species of older inhabitants exercise wonderful
intelligence in the pursuit of their destructive rumaging [sic] propensities.
It is said they know the sound of a steamboat whistle, and when heard,
make tracks rapidly for the levee. Very
few of our merchants have received consignments that have not been damaged more
or less by them.
A well
ordered city is no place for swine. Those
persons who will continue to raise hogs for gain, within the city limits, must
hereafter do it on their own premises, and at their own expense.
Others
there may be who keep a few of them with the view of providing themselves with
provision. Such should at once take
measures to put them in some secure place, and thus guard against seizure and
confiscation. The City Marshall has
given proper notice that the law will be enforced on and after Monday, the 22d
day of April.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], April 16, 1861, p. 3, c. 2
The
excitement throughout the country in reference to the attack on Sumter has no
precedent within the memory of the present generation.
Here the public mind has been wrought up to the highest pitch; no other
topic having been talked of or thought of for the past three days.
There has been an intense anxiety to learn the latest news from the East
and South, and wherever two or three persons have been engaged in earnest
conversation, a crowd has been attracted, in the hope of hearing something
further in regard to the all-absorbing subject.
The general feeling seems to be strongly in favor of standing by the
Government, and upholding the honor of its flag, at whatever cost of blood and
treasure.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], April 18, 1861, p. 2, c. 2
Gen.
Sumner, U. S. A., has been sent to supersede Gen. Johnston in the command of the
Pacific Division of the army. Johnston
is a kinsman of Floyd, and there is reason to suspect his loyalty.
Gen. Sumner is a man of approved fidelity and capacity.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], April 18, 1861, p. 3, c. 2
Lost.—J.
F. Shroder lost a pair of purple-glass specs, steel bows, in case.
Any person finding the same will do a favor by leaving them at this
office.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], April 18, 1861, p. 3, c. 2
It is
far better to "laugh and grow fat," than to "bow the head like a
bulrush," and mope, and fret, and whine away our lives over imaginary ills.
But if there is one in this city so unfortunately constituted as not to
be able to get up a natural, hearty, healthy, soul refreshing laugh "within
himself," let him go to the Melodeon Concert Room on Main St.
The "Happy Land of Canaan," sung by Prendegast, and as
Prendegast only can sing it, will stir up your patriotism to
"boiling heat;" Ben. Wheeler, in his inimitable, side-splitting comic
Irish songs and dances will bring out the broad grins and loud guffaws, to the
utter demolition of vest buttons, in spite of your "hize;" while Fanny
Gilmore will charm you with her "dulcet strains," and "petite
Jo." in her "circumambulatory motions" will hold you
"spell-bound" in wonder and amazement at the graceful ease with which
she "trips the light fantastic toe."
J. Spencer is "some" on a "jig dance."
In a few days a new attraction will be added to the company—a
celebrated danseuse from St. Louis.
Go and see, and laugh, for yourselves.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], April 19, 1861, p. 2, c. 1
Infanticide.—Some
children while at play, recently, in a cellar in Elwood, discovered a tin bucket
buried several feet below the earth's surface, which contained the body of an
infant. A coroner's jury decided
that the child came to its death by violence.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], April 19, 1861, p. 3, c. 2
A
Disunion Flag Hauled Down.—Early yesterday morning, the steamboat "Sam
Gaty" landed at our Levee, with a "Confederate" flag flying from
her jack-staff. As soon as the
obnoxious banner was noticed, a crowd collected with the determination to have
it hauled down. While they were
bringing out "Old Kickapoo" to enforce their demand for its removal,
it was taken down. But this did not
satisfy the crowd, who regarded the display of a disunion emblem in Leavenworth
as an insult to the city. So they
went on board the Gaty, and insisted that the flag should be given up.
This was at once done, and the "broad bars of the Confederacy"
were carried off in triumph. Subsequently,
an American flag was procured, and the captain of the Gaty hoisted it with his
own hands, thus atoning for the insult he had offered to this community.
While
the affair was in progress, the Russell came to the wharf, but before she was
permitted to land, the people on shore compelled her to show her colors. She
displayed the "stars and stripes," and as the "banner of beauty
and glory" went to the head of the flag-staff, and floated proudly to the
breeze, the assembled crowd gave vent to their delight in shouts and cheers.
These
incidents were somewhat significant, as showing the sentiment of our citizens.
They desire to have peace in Kansas, and would do everything to avoid
unnecessary disturbance growing out of the excitement concerning National
affairs. But the fact that Kansas
is a loyal State must be distinctly understood, and the Union proclivities of
her people must be recognized and respected.
Otherwise it will be impossible to preserve that order and quiet which is
so much to be desired.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], April 20, 1861, p. 3, c. 2
Frenchmen,
and all who speak the French language, are invited to meet this (Saturday)
evening, at 1½ o'clock, at Mr. Potocki's, corner of Shawnee and Fifth streets,
opposite the Mansion House, for the purpose of organizing a National French
Military Company.
Many French Citizens.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], April 20, 1861, p. 3, c. 2
To all
Lovers of Health.—The Western Gymnasium has been opened by Prof. Taylor and
Tom. Wallace, for the accommodation of the respectable gentlemen of Leavenworth,
corner of Main and Cherokee streets. The Saloon is supplied with the choicest of Wines, Liquors
and Cigars, and is under the superintendence of Tom Wallace.
The Gymnasium is most complete in all its appointments, and is under the
management of Prof. Taylor. For
terms and hours of both exercise and tuition in Boxing, see printed show-cards,
or apply at the room.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], April 21, 1861, p. 2, c. 1
Military Excitement.
Rumors were current here yesterday, that the Missourians were preparing
for an attack on Fort Leavenworth. A
letter was received by one of our citizens, from the Delaware Indian agent,
which stated that companies were being formed in Parkville and Independence, for
a hostile expedition against the Fort, and various other reports and
speculations were circulated, which strengthened the impression that some scheme
of the kind had been concocted.
Most
of our people placed but little confidence in the rumors referred to; yet it was
deemed prudent to use every precaution to guard against such an assault being
made, either at the present time or in the future.—Accordingly, Mayor McDowell
and others visited the Fort and tendered to Capt. Steele the services of one
hundred men to assist in its defence. The
Captain thought there was no ground for apprehension, and said the regular
troops under his command could easily protect the post against a force of 5,000,
and were fully prepared to do so. He,
however, accepted the offer of the Mayor, and the one hundred men were stationed
at the Fort last night. We are
informed that Capt. Steele also gave the Mayor a large quantity of arms, to be
used in the defence of the city.
A
number of military companies were organized yesterday for home protection.
Company A selected the following officers:
Capt., J. C. Stone; 1st Lieutenant, A. M Clark; 2nd
Lieutenant, Thos. Carney. Nearly
100 names were enrolled.
Company
B, Home Guards, organized by electing I. G. Locey Captain; Messrs. Haller and
Hughes, 1st and 2nd Lieutenants.
There
was a French company organized, but we did not learn the names of the officers.
The
Union and Shields Guards have increased their numbers. The former company have daily drills.
A
meeting was held yesterday afternoon at the Market House, to consider the
subject of [fold in paper] ed by Messrs. H. P. Johnson, T. J. Logan, but
adjourned until Monday afternoon, without having effected any organization.
These
movements show that our citizens are determined to be prepared for any emergency
that may arise in the present excited state of the country.
We believe that if it is thoroughly understood that we are heartily
united in resistance to any invasion of our State, and ready to meet it at a
moment's warning, no trouble need be apprehended.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], April 21, 1861, p. 2, c. 5
Stage
Pay.—Miss Cushman in eight weeks realized within a few hundred of $10,000
making her income more than double that of the President of the United States.
Mr. Forrest gets even a shade still better terms, and even many stock
actors receive a steady yearly income higher than that of our Secretaries of
State. Mr. Brougham received last
season, at Wallacks, $175 a week, besides benefits and allowances for his
pieces; Mr. Lester Wallack receives $125 a week; Mr. Blake, $115, and Mr. Walcot
$100. At the Winter Garden and
Niblo's, Messrs. Couldock and Dyott receive $70 and $50, and Messrs. Conway and
Fisher $70 and $60 respectively a week. At
Miss Keene's this season, there are no high salaries, but at the opening of the
last she paid Mr. Jordan $100. Last
season, too, Mrs. J. Wood and Mr. Jefferson received each $150 a week under the
management of Mr. Stewart. No
wonder, with such increasing salary of artists, and diminution in the price of
admission, the managers now-a-days never realize the same sums as of old.
The days of managers have gone by, and that of actors, scene painters and
carpenters have succeeded.—N. Y. Times.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], April 21, 1861, p. 3, c. 2
We are
informed that Capt. Dan. McCook yesterday received a dispatch from Hon. Thos.
Ewing, Jr., stating that a requisition had been made on Kansas for two regiments
of troops. They are no doubt
intended for home service.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], April 21, 1861, p. 3, c. 2
The
Star Spangled Banner.—The American flag was unfurled from the offices of the
Leavenworth dailies, on Thursday, and yesterday. The Herald displayed a large and splendid banner, procured at
the fort. It shows marks of having
been in the U. S. service in Mexico.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], April 21, 1861, p. 3, c. 2
Lovers
of "fun and music" will be glad to hear that the Wells Family, have
arrived and will make their first appearance at the Melodeon Concert Room on
Monday evening. Miss Kate Taylor,
the popular danseuse from St. Louis, will also make her first appearance on that
evening. These, in connection with
the present efficient company, will make the Melodeon a popular resort.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], April 23, 1861, p. 2, c. 1
Juleps
and Overcoats.—The New York Sunday Atlas thus pictures the peculiarities of
Southerners:
A
general impression prevails that the people of the South are far more
extravagant in their dress than we of the North; and the Daily News asserts that
a single Southern family consumes more in value in many instances than a whole
New England Village. This is all
nonsense. The South spends all it
earns, but it is not for dress by any means.
In Georgia, it costs a man ten times as much for brandy cocktails as it
does for clothing, while his expenditure for Bourbon whisky is greater in one
year than his hat and boot bills amount to in twenty years.
Owing to a warm climate our friends at the South need but little
clothing. The most of them keep
warm by cursing and swearing. Thick clothes are a nuisance down south, and in all other
climates where men have nine months of the year devoted to mosquitoes and the
other three to yellow fever. The
slave owner would buy lots of clothing if he needed it. But he does not. The
thermometer being in the vicinity of eighty the whole time, the slave owner is
ever more ready to invest in juleps than he is in overcoats.
The South is death on drinks, but is slow on clothing.
With a "light heart and a thin pair of breeches," they care for
nothing that looks like warmth and woolen.
The light heart can be obtained with a toddy stick, while the thin pair
of breeches can be found in two and a half yards of nankeen, at a cost of sixty
cents. The News should overhaul its Southern statistics.
When it does this, it will discover that those who consume the most rum
are not those who consume the most broadcloth.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], April 23, 1861, p. 3, c. 2
The
amateur soldiers at the Fort are comfortably quartered in tents, and endure the
hardships and dangers of their position with becoming fortitude.
They are in good spirits, but would like to come down to town
occasionally in day time. They are
in no danger of starvation, being provided with all the choicest delicacies
of Uncle Sam's table. One of the
"boys" dispatched a messenger to his boarding house, yesterday, for a
quantity of edibles, with instructions to send anything but bacon and beans.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], April 23, 1861, p. 3, c. 2
Military.—The
military spirit is increasing. Twelve
companies are in full blast.—Among these is the German Rifle Company, composed
of sixty members. The Mozart House
is their head quarters. The
following are the officers: Captain,
Peter Husgen; Lieutenant, Frederick Arhburg; Sergeants, John Fischback, -----
Bader.
The
German Citizens' Guard is composed of forty members.
Their headquarters is at Plain's saloon, on Delaware street, between
Third and Fourth.
The
officers, pro tem., are, Captain Tesch, and Lieut. Sarstedt.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], April 24, 1861, p. 2, c. 2
From Fort Washita.
Murders And Arrests—Lieut. Iverson, of Georgia, Re-
signed—Choctaws and Chickasaws Preparing to Se-
cede!—Fort Washita Reinforced—More Disunion De-
serters and Thieves.
Fort Washita, C. N.,}
March 31, 1861. }
Editor
Times: Since my last, I have not
had an opportunity to inform you of the doings here, until to-day.
Deputy
Marshal Whiteside, and an escort of six U. S. troops from Fort Arbuckle, arrived
here after an absence of six days, having in charge of Bill Hall, the murderer,
and departed the following day with an escort of five men from this place for
Van Buren, Arkansas. The troops
from Arbuckle returned to that place. The
escort from this place accompanied the Marshal to Johnson's Station, on the
California Overland Route, and then returned.
Two
weeks ago the overland coaches made the trip from Fort Smith, Arkansas, to
Nail's Bridge, C. N., a distance of one hundred and seventy miles in twenty
hours.
First
Lieut. Alfred Iverson, of the 1st Cavalry, and son of Ex-Senator
Iverson, of Georgia, has tendered his resignation to the President, having
received the appointment of 3d Captain in the Georgia army.
Dixon
Ouchaubby, a Chickasaw Indian, convicted of murder, was executed at Tishomingo
City, on the 20th inst. Levi
Colbert, another Chickasaw, confined in the jail at Tishomingo city, awaits the
same fate, for murdering an Indian on Blue river, sometime since.
A few days since a Choctaw Indian was brought to this place and confined
in the Guard House, being charged with murdering two white men, near Red
river.—The prisoner acknowledges killing one man, but denies killing the
second. There is, however,
sufficient proof that he committed both crimes.
Grass
is growing finely. It will soon be
sufficiently large to afford good grazing.—Peach trees have been in blossom
for nearly a month, but late heavy frosts have destroyed this fruit for this
season. The trees of the forest are
putting on their summer costume.
The
first number of the National Register made its appearance on the 16th
inst. In politics it is an
uncompromising secession sheet, beneath the contempt of honorable men.
The
object of the Choctaw and Chickasaw National Convention, which met at Boggy
Depot, C. N. was the sectionalizing and individualizing of their country.
Resolutions to that effect, after a discussion of several days, were
adopted by a vote of fifteen yeas to eight nays, and are to be submitted to the
people, on the 6th of August, 1861, for ratification or rejection.
The
General Council of the Choctaw Nation, in general assembly, passed, among a
number of resolutions, expressing their feelings and sentiments in reference to
the political disagreement existing between the Northern and Southern States of
the Union, the following resolution:
["]Resolved,
further, That in the event a permanent dissolution of the American Union takes
place, our many relations with the General Government must cease, and we shall
be left to follow the natural affections, the educations, institutions and
interests of our property, which indissolubly bind us in every way to the
destiny of our neighbors and brethren of the Southern States, upon whom we are
confident we can rely for the preservation of our rights, of life, liberty and
property, and the continuance of many acts of friendship, generous counsel and
fraternal support.["]
The
garrison of this post was yesterday reinforced by the arrival of Company E.,
(Capt. Prince's,) 1st Infantry, from Fort Arbuckle, which has been
ordered to take post here.—Capt. Prince assumes the command of this fort.
The
fort has not yet been taken by the Secessionists, as the Eastern papers have it.
Some even go as far as to give an account of the surrender of the
government property to the traitors by Capt. Carr.
These and similar paragraphs going the rounds in the Eastern papers
concerning this fort, are infamously false, and do great injustice to the brave
and gallant commanding officer.
A few
sympathizers with the Southern rabble, have deserted, taking with them horses,
pistols, carbines, and everything they could lay hands upon; but as this was
only following the example set by Floyd, Cobb and others, it will have no effect
upon the morality of the community at large in the Rhett-ched Confederacy.
Rover.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], April 24, 1861, p. 3, c. 2
The
German company originally organized as the "Citizens' Guard," have
changed their title to "The Steuben Guard," in remembrance of the
revolutionary patriot of that name. The
adopted citizens are zealous and earnest in their support of the government.
And it is natural that they should be.
If our republic is not preserved, with it will perish the hopes of the
brave defenders of free institutions, throughout the world.
Hence, sympathy with the land of his nativity, as well as the land of his
adoption, lends the foreign born citizen to be loyal and faithful to the Union.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], April 24, 1861, p. 3, c. 2
The
Lafayette Guards.—In view of the present dangerous situation of the country,
our citizens who speak the French language have formed a military organization
for the purpose of sustaining the Constitution of the United States and of
Kansas. The name they have chosen
is a peculiarly appropriate one. As
the noble Lafayette aided in achieving American independence, so, now, those who
are by birth his countrymen, are ready to assist in defending the institutions
of their adopted land. The
Lafayette Guards are a staunch set of men, most of them having already seen
service. If called upon we are
certain they will render effective support to Kansas and the Union. They number about seventy-five men. The following is a list of the officers:
David
Block, Captain; Victor Sauley, 1st Lieutenant; C. Boisse, 2d do;
Charles Carli, Ensign; Eugene Pelfresne, Adjutant; Joseph Nicholas, 1st
Sergeant; J. Hallaux, 2d do; J. Gill, 3d do; B. Sabate, 4th do.
This
will, in a short time, be one of the best companies in the city.
Much credit is due to Charlie Carli, Joseph Nicholas, and others, for
their efforts in forming it.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], April 25, 1861, p. 3, c. 2
The
Leavenworth boys, at the Fort, are in good spirits and improving rapidly in
military tactics. Many acceptable
presents have been sent to them by our citizens. They have received a quantity of tobacco and pipes, some very
nice edibles, and various little "nic-nacs."
One thoughtful and public-spirited lady sent them a supply of towels,
soap and matches.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], April 30, 1861, p. 3, c. 2
The
Fort Reinforced.—Companies E and F, Capts. Steele and Sully, arrived at the
Fort, yesterday, from Kearney. There
are about 170 men in the two companies, and Col. Miles is the commanding
officer.
The
volunteers from this city, stationed at the Fort, will now probably be relieved
from duty there.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], May 2, 1861, p. 2, c. 1
A
fearful excitement exists in Kansas City—the secessionists sweeping everything
before them. The editor of the Free
State Republican has been driven out and taken refuge in Wyandotte.
He fears his press will be destroyed before he can get it away.
Several heavy traders have also been driven out, among them the well
known firms of Bruckman & Pulte, Ordway, and others.
Threats have been made of an attack upon Wyandotte City.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], May 2, 1861, p. 3, c. 2
Cadets.—The
military spirit seems to have taken hold of "Young America."
Yesterday we witnessed the parade of a company of Cadets, composed of the
pupils of Mr. McCarty's school, numbering some fifteen.
They have been drilled by Mr. McCarty, and seem to take to military
tactics quite naturally. They
passed through the different manouvres with remarkable precision, and their
Zouave tactics would do credit to a company composed of "older heads."
Success to the Cadets.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], May 2, 1861, p. 3, c. 2
Maying
Party.—The children belonging to several of our schools had a Maying party
yesterday, in Fackler's Grove. They
formed in procession at about 10 o'clock, and marched gaily through the city,
under the command of their teachers, and accompanied by a number of parents and
friends. The boys of Mr. McCarty's
school carried a national flag, and followed it with as proud a tread as if they
were "keeping step to the music of the Union."
The girls were attired in white, and looked charming as they moved along
on their pleasure excursion. It was
indeed a pleasing sight to see these light-hearted little ones.—their faces
beaming with joy in anticipation of the day's amusement.
The
party passed off satisfactorily, and afforded much pleasure and happiness to
both old and young.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], May 3, 1861, p. 2, c. 2
Emphatic.—The
Kearney companies, on their way to Ft. Leavenworth, passed through Omaha.
Rumors having been current at the latter place that Col. Miles, the
commanding officer,--being a Southern man by birth—was a secessionist, the
"Nebraskian" says there is no foundation for such rumors.
That paper reports the following as the substance of remarks made by the
Colonel to some citizens of Omaha:
"I
don't desire to take part against the South or the North.
In my long service in the army I have achieved too many glories for the
whole country, to have them divided and split up now.
They don't belong to the North nor to the South.
But they shan't tear down that Old Flag—I'll die first.
I was born under the Stars and Stripes, and I expect to die under the
same old flag, and I DON'T CARE A CONTINENTAL HOW QUICK!"
There
is no secession about the gallant Colonel.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], May 3, 1861, p. 3, c. 2
A
Stand of Arms.—Several correspondents ask us what is a "stand of
arms." It is the equipment of
one soldier, and consists of the arms and accoutrements he wears, varying with
his branch of the service. Twenty-one
thousand stand of arms would equip the same number of troops.
The term stand is often confused, and sometimes used as convertible with
"stack," the familiar manner in which muskets are placed, with
bayonets interlocked.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], May 4, 1861, p. 3, c. 2
A very
pleasant juvenile party came off yesterday at Mr. Heath's, on the occasion of
little Lizzie Heath's birthday. Quite
a number of her young associates were present to extend to her their
congratulations and well wishes, and to engage in the juvenile sports of the
occasion. The stars and stripes
were displayed, Union songs sung, and other demonstrations of patriotism made,
clearly proving that their youthful hearts beat true to their country.
We gratefully acknowledge their remembrance of the printers.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], May 5, 1861, p. 2, c. 3
Why
would the ladies always make good Volunteer Militia? Because they are always ready to "present arms."
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], May 8, 1861, p. 3, c. 2
A New
Company!—The Leavenworth Vehicles!!—We are gratified to be able to state
that a new military organization has been formed in our midst, which promises to
eclipse all others in the novelty and elegance of its equipments, and the
simplicity and utility of its tactics. It
is to be called the "Leavenworth Vehicles," and will be under the
command of Col. Callahan. The
original intention was that each member should be provided with a horse and
buggy, and the officers with rockaways. But,
at the suggestion of Lafayette Mills, Esq., it was decided that the whole
company should be equipped with the last-named vehicles, the other mode of
conveyance having been rejected as a "one-horse" arrangement.
Dr. Morris has submitted a plan by which all the members shall be
officers, which proposition has been received with immense favor, and will, it
is thought, be unanimously adopted. Another
proposition is being considered, to substitute the "coach and four"
for the rockaway. Each member must
be provided with a feather bed, and a supply of "groceries" for use in
case of sickness or excessive fatigue. The
design of this company has been submitted to gentlemen of high military
reputation, and has met with their full approval and endorsement.
We shall be able to give further details in a few days.
P.
S.—The Government will undoubtedly furnish the horses, carriages, and
commissions to the entire company.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], May 9, 1861, p. 2, c. 1
The
Genuine Flag.—In the multitude of banners which float upon the breeze in these
patriotic days, there is scarcely one of the correct stripe.
The following is the correct style:
there are thirteen stripes, seven red and six white, representing the
original thirteen States. The field of blue extends to seven of the stripes, and the
stars are worked parallel with the stripes.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], May 9, 1861, p. 3, c. 2
Waugh's
Mirror of Italy.—The exhibition of Waugh's Mirror of Italy last evening was
attended by an appreciate [sic] audience. We
cannot speak in too high terms of this fine exhibition.
As works of art, the individual paintings are of no mean order,
exhibiting, as they do, unusual finish and richness of coloring.
It affords us great pleasure to bear testimony to the fidelity of the
scenes depicted to nature. Nothing
can be more graphic—nothing can be more true to life.
The splendid Panorama of Italian scenery and Italian life is made to move
before the eyes of delighted spectators. To
those who would derive an impression of Italy as it is, we would especially
commend this entertainment.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], May 10, 1861, p. 3, c. 2
Waugh's
Panorama of Italy is still on exhibition at Stockton's Hall.
Every person who has seen this superb painting, speaks of it in the
highest terms. As a work of art, it
is one of the finest we have ever seen, and its historical representations
cannot fail to elicit the liveliest interest of all who are fortunate enough to
visit it. The exhibition of
liliputian figures, at the close, is interesting also, and fills the mind of the
beholder with astonishment at the very natural and life-like movements.
The exhibition is well worth the price of admission.
It will exhibit again to-night.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], May 11, 1861, p. 3, c. 2
Last
night we were present to witness the exhibition of Waugh's superb panorama
views, which are appropriately called a "Mirror of Italy."
We think we hazard nothing in expressing for all those who were present,
as well as ourselves, the warmest and highest admiration of this series of
beautiful and impressive pictures. It
would be a difficult task to specify, among the brilliant attractions of the
panorama, what pleased us most. Every
scene and every work of artistic genius, from the magnificent Dome of St.
Peter's, to the unpretending wayside shrine, are portrayed with wonderful
fidelity and accuracy. The
illumination of St. Peter's at Rome, is grand beyond description.
The last exhibition is this afternoon and evening, at Stockton's Hall,
and we earnestly counsel all those who have not seen it, not to allow this
opportunity to pass unimproved.
"A thing of beauty is a joy forever."
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], May 18, 1861, p. 2, c. 1
Troops
Ordered Out.—Definite information seems at last to have been received from
Washington, relative to ordering troops from Kansas, into the United States
service. Four companies of this
place were yesterday notified to hold themselves in readiness to be
"mustered in" for three months. The
following are the companies selected: Union
Guards, Capt. Cozzens; Steuben Guards, Capt. Tesch; Leavenworth Light Infantry,
Capt. Clayton; and Phoenix Guards, Capt. McFarland.
A mustering officer is expected to arrive here in a few days.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], May 18, 1861, p. 2, c. 2
A
Steady Diet.—One of the Missouri volunteers writes from the camp of his
regiment to a friend in St. Louis:
"Pilot
bread and beans are very good for a limited number of meals, say two hundred,
but, as a steady diet, cause indigestion."
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], May 18, 1861, p. 3, c. 2
Fort
Leavenworth.—By orders from the War Department, the officers at the Fort have
been required to renew the army oath. Capt.
Steele, we are informed, declines to do so, and will forward his resignation.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], May 23, 1861, p. 3, c. 2
Poscription
[sic] in Missouri—A Family Driven Out by the Rebels.—A man by the name of
Nelson Rider, from Cass county, Missouri, with his wife and two children,
arrived in this city yesterday, having been forced to leave by the secessionists
in that vicinity, on penalty of death. His wife was mounted on a horse with her children, the
husband going afoot; and, altogether, they presented a very wretched and haggard
appearance, having been gravelling from Cass county here since last Monday week.
Considerable
excitement was manifested by our citizens on hearing the sad story of the wrongs
they had suffered at the hands of the terrorists of Missouri, and terrible
vengeance was sworn by some of our Union boys.
The family left here for Grasshopper Falls, where the man has some
property and relatives.
This
is but one case of the maddening proscription and wicked vindictiveness of
traitorous fiends, who would nullify all law, desecrate every hearthstone, and
destroy the best and greatest government on earthy.
"By their fruits ye shall know them," and they shall be
punished accordingly.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], May 24, 1861, p. 2, c. 2
[Correspondence of
the Times.]
Letter From Fort Wise.
Fort Wise, May 9th, 1861.
In my
last letter, I promised to write from Fort Wise, and now that I am here I am
happy to inform you that the roads from Pawnee Fork to this place is free from
Indian incursions at the present time. During
my journey from Pawnee Fork (six days) I did not meet with an Indian on the
road.
There
is a great many Mexican trains on the road to Kansas City. They all concur in deploring the disturbed state of the
Country, and highly in favor of the Union.
This
garrison consists of six companies—four of cavalry and two of the 10th
infantry. They drill twice a day
and are in a high state of discipline and military efficiency.
As we
approached the Fort, the cavalry were at drill, and as they wheeled and charged
with rapidity and precision over the broad prairie, they made a fine display.
These splendid troops are in favor of the Union, and they are ready at any
moment to take the field against the public peace.
It is
gratifying to the pride of an American citizen to see such a body of excellent
troops eagerly awaiting the order which will call them to defend the Government
against usurpation and rebellion, and should they meet the secession troops on a
fair field, their superiority in everything that constitutes a soldier, will
make them available against double their own force of the enemy.
Mr.
Roberts, of the firm Slemmons Roberts, is here, and will leave to-morrow for
Canon City, at which place he will establish a mail and passenger line in
connection with Fort Wise and Santa Fe. This
gentleman posses [sic] the capital and energy requisite to start an enterprise,
and there is no doubt from his well known character, that every arrangement will
be made to suit the convenience of passengers.
I shall write from Fort Union when I reach there.
Yours,
J. W. C.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], May 24, 1861, p. 2, c. 4
Families Fleeing
from their Houses in
Miller County, Mo.
St. Louis, May 23.
. . . A gentleman named J. D. Brown makes a statement in the Democrat of this
morning, that twenty-five families have been driven out of Miller county, in
this State, within the past three weeks, on account of their fidelity to the
American flag.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], May 24, 1861, p. 3, c. 2
Col.
Miles, late in command at Fort Leavenworth, left yesterday afternoon for the
East. The band accompanied him.
We learn that dispatches have been received, ordering the regular troops
to Washington, and a portion of the volunteers to be mustered in the service
here would superceed [sic] them in the command at the Fort.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], May 25, 1861, p. 2, c. 4
Flag Presentation.
The ladies of Leavenworth will present a stand of American colors to the "Leavenworth Fencibles," Capt. Stockton, this Saturday Afternoon, at
Stockton's Hall!
at 4 o'clock.
The public generally are respectfully invited to attend.
Music by the Union Brass Band.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], May 24, 1861, p. 3, c. 2
Ice
Cream.—Grazier opens his ice cream saloon to-day. This will be good news to our citizens, as we all know what
this luxury is. We expect to see
Grazier's saloon crowded this evening.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], May 24, 1861, p. 3, c. 2
The
First Ice Cream of the Season.—We had the pleasure, last evening, of eating a
plate of ice cream at the saloon of H. H. Haller, on Delaware street, and we can
recommend it as being as good as we have ever eaten. Try it.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], May 26, 1861, p. 2, c. 1
The
proprietor of a pistol gallery in Milwaukee has prepared a target in the shape
of a man, over which is painted in conspicuous letters:
"This is Jefferson Davis—shoot the traitor."
He has plenty of custom.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], May 26, 1861, p. 3, c. 2
Flag
Presentation.—A large audience assembled at Stockton's Hall, yesterday
afternoon, to witness the donation of a beautiful flag to the Leavenworth
Fencibles. Miss Love Gladden,
attended by Miss Lizzie Weaver, presented the flag, on behalf of the ladies of
Leavenworth, and in so doing, delivered an appropriate address.
Both ladies looked charmingly, and deported themselves gracefully.
The address of Miss Gladden was given in an earnest and spirited manner,
and was received with applause. She
spoke as follows:
["]Capt.
Stockton: To me is assigned the
pleasing duty of presenting to you this flag, on behalf of the ladies of
Leavenworth. It was prepared by
them as a token of their respect and esteem for your Company, and as an evidence
of their devotion to that sacred cause, of which the stars and stripes are the
beautiful and honored symbols. They
cherish the earnest hope and belief that this banner will inspire you anew with
ardent affection for your country, and that when you gaze upon its glittering
and resplendent folds, you will resolve more firmly that her fame shall remain
forever untarnished, and her glory forever undimmed.
For
almost a century the American Flag has been the pride and admiration of the
American people; the promise of freedom to the oppressed throughout the world.
It has floated proudly upon every sea, and has been revered and respected
in every land. It has been the
harbinger of progress and civilization; the majestic emblem of justice,
humanity, and liberty. And now,
when it is ruthlessly assailed by disloyal hands, and when thousands of brave
men are rushing to its defense, it is more than ever endeared to all true and
patriotic hearts.
This
is therefore, at this time, a fitting gift to you, who may be called upon to aid
in maintaining the honor and integrity of the Republic.
It is offered as an assurance that now, as in '76, the prayers and
sympathies of woman are with the faithful and loyal.
And should you, to whom this banner is given, ever unfurl it in
vindication of the authority of the Government, the donors feel confident that
it will never suffer defeat or disgrace, while you have the power to uphold and
defend it.
Accept,
then, this Flag, and once more permit me to tender you and your Company the
cordial good wishes of the ladies of Leavenworth.["]
We
were unable to procure a report of Capt. Stockton's reply. He expressed the thanks of the company for the elegant banner
they had received, and said while in their possession, it should never be
trampled upon by traitors.
Col.
Vaughan being loudly called for, came forward, and made an eloquent speech,
which elicited the enthusiastic plaudits of the audience.
The
affair was an interesting and pleasant one, and must have given new zest to the
patriotism of our brave soldiers.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], May 28, 1861, p. 2, c. 1
The
Army.—Our correspondent gives an interesting account of the abandonment of
Fort Washita, and comments severely on the action of the War Department, in the
matter.
Capt.
Sturgis' command are within fifty miles of this place, and are expected at the
Fort shortly. The captain has been
promoted to the rank of Major.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], May 28, 1861, p. 2, c. 1
Correspondence of
the Times.
Fort Washita Abandoned.
Fort Washita, C. N., April 28, '61.
Editor
of Times: Since my last, affairs
have assumed quite a different aspect. About
a week since, Lieut. Col. Emory and staff arrived here, with the purpose of
establishing the Head Quarters of the 1st Cavalry at this post.
Fort Smith has since been evacuated, and the troops are on the road for
this place. Companies A and B
arrived here from Fort Arbuckle yesterday.
Company A returned to Arbuckle this morning.
Everything at this port [sic] is being packed up to leave as soon as
Capt. Sturgis and command arrive, if not driven out of here before that time.
The orders from the War Department are, I believe, not to fire on the
rebels unless they follow us. Our
horses have, for the last four nights, been tied to a picket rope fastened
around the quarters. There is great
reluctance on the part of the
troops, that they are to abandon the Fort without making the traitors smell
powder. Ox wagons, and teams of all
kinds, have been employed to carry provisions, ordnance, Quartermaster's
property, and stores of all kinds. The
families of the soldiers were all sent off yesterday. They are to proceed to Fort Arbuckle, and there await our
coming.
I
can't see into the policy of the Administration.
The evacuation of the forts will certainly give the traitors more
territory, as well as increase the numbers of adherents to Davis' creed.
If the Government does not put a stop to these rebellious scoundrels,
they will soon have the upper hand.
Yours in haste,
Rover.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], May 28, 1861, p. 2, c. 1
[Special
Correspondence of the Times.]
That Tall Pole.
Editor Times: In your
correspondence of the 23d inst., I notice the following language:
"Lawrence
is now second to no city in the West in her display of flags of our country, and
we believe no other banner in Kansas floats upon as high, beautiful and costly a
pole as we have this day erected."
All
very good, but it is a mistake. We
wish it distinctly understood that the loftiest "liberty pole" in
Kansas points heavenward from the City of Wyandott, graced by as beautiful an
American flag as ever kissed the breezes of the sky.
Our pole is one hundred and thirty-two feet and as strait as a candle.
Further, Wyandott displays more flags than any city in Kansas Valley.
Not a rag, but the stars and stripes.
They wave from the stores, the workshops, and the private dwellings of
our citizens at almost every corner. Our
people are loyal to the last man; proud of their magnificent liberty pole, their
patriotism, and their country.
We
deem it eminently fit and proper that at the point where the free waters of the
Missouri and Kansas meet and commingle to pass southward to the land of treason,
slavery and despotism, a proud emblem of the Republic should wave; that those
waters shall bear on their bosom to the noble Union men of the South, the
tidings that when last seen the "old flag" waved in all its pristine
beauty, and that its devotees in Kansas were all the men of Kansas, from
centre to circumference.
S. A. C.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], May 28, 1861, p. 2, c. 3
Punch
tells a young lady that the modern waltz is called the deux temps,
because as a rule the music plays in one time and the men dance in another.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], May 28, 1861, p. 2, c. 3
Probably
the best, and in the end the cheapest material for soldiers' uniforms, is a
close woven, substantial sheeps gray, or cadet mixed cloth.
It should not be thin, for although cumbersome in warm weather, it will
preserve the health against cold storms and sudden changes.
It is better to be too warm than too cold.
On the score of durability, its hard, smooth surface saves it from the
fatal liability to rent, to which all loose fabrics are subject.—[New York
World.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], May 28, 1861, p. 2, c. 3
Caution
to Soldiers.—We are reliably informed that large quantities of rubber goods,
particularly rubber blankets, which are utterly worthless, are being sold to our
brave volunteer soldiers. They are
made of India rubber and lamp-black only, and being sun-dried in warm weather,
consequently become soft and sticky, and in cold weather rigid, and in neither
case will unfold, and therefore are worse than useless.
The
only rubber goods of any value are vulcanized. They only will stand changes of climate, and a blanket of
this quality is indispensable. No
one, we are informed, but an expert can detect the difference between the good
article and the worthless, when both are new, and soldiers and buyers should see
they are not deceived. It is a
shame that any American should for the sake of the profit, which we are told is
very large on the spurious goods, palm off stuff he knows to be worthless upon
our patriot soldiers, and thus defraud them of the very comfort which they need
the most—a well made water proof blanket.
We
trust the proper officers will see they are not supplied with such trash, and
conclude by repeating that rubber goods, UNLESS VULCANIZED, are
worthless.—[New York World.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], May 28, 1861, p. 3, c. 2
Ladies'
Union Society.—The members of the Ladies Union Society will meet on Wednesday,
at 4 o'clock P. M., in the Congregational Church, on 5th street.
All are invited to attend, as measures will be taken to procure a flag
for presentation to the regiment of the Kansas volunteers, about to start for
the war.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], May 28, 1861, p. 3, c. 2
A
chance is now offered to persons wishing to enlist for three years or during the
war, to join the "Union Guards," now encamped at Camp Robinson.
Capt. Cozzens is one of the finest drilled officers in the camp, having
been schooled in the famous New York 7th, and all the other officers
are men of ability and experience. The
company is almost filled, and no doubt will be mustered into U. S. service in a
day or two at the farthest. See
notice.
First
in the Field.—The Steuben Guards, Capt. Zesch, were yesterday mustered into
the service of the United States for three years.
This is the only company yet received from Leavenworth, several others
that made application, not having full ranks.
As the
Guards passed our office, on their way to camp, they favored us with a salute,
for which we return our thanks. They
are a fine looking body of men, and will be faithful and effective defenders of
the stars and stripes.
The
Leavenworth Fencibles were not received into the service yesterday, as they
lacked five men of the number requisite for a full company.
They will be "mustered in" to-day, at 10 o'clock, A. M., at
their camp, near the Catholic Church. In
the meantime, a few more recruits will be received.
The
following is a list of the officers:
Captain—J.
B. Stockton. . . .
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], May 29, 1861, p. 2, c. 1
The Indians of Kansas.
We are informed by Mr. Ross, the agent of the Pottawotomies, that they
heartily sympathize with their Great Father, in his efforts to subdue his
rebellious and wayward Southern children, and have formed companies to aid, if
necessary, in defending Kansas from any hostile or invading force. While this is undoubtedly true of the Pottawotomies, who are
comparatively intelligent, there are other tribes in the State who may not be so
thoroughly devoted to the Government. The
Shawnees and Osages, especially, should be closely watched.
We advise the agents of those Indians to ascertain, beyond question,
whether they are disposed to be friendly to the Government.
It may not be long before Kansas has to cope with the treacherous
slaveholding savages of the Cherokee Nation, and we should therefore be certain
that we have no enemy in our own midst.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], May 29, 1861, p. 2, c. 4
Driven
from Missouri.—Mrs. A. Hackey, of Ohio, came to this city yesterday on her
return from Missouri, whither she went to visit her father, who resides near
Macon City, on the Hannibal and St. Joseph Railroad.
On arriving at the place where he lived, she was informed that the old
man, who is in his seventy-third year, and two sons in law, had been given
twenty-four hours to leave, by the secessionists in that region, and they had
accordingly gone, leaving behind them most of their property, as they were
unable to carry it away. The old
gentleman's name is Wm. More. How
long will this state of things be permitted to continue in
Missouri?—[Springfield Journal.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], May 29, 1861, p. 3, c. 2
No
companies were mustered into the service yesterday. The Union Guards and Fencibles have their ranks nearly full.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], May 29, 1861, p. 3, c. 2
Strawberry
Festival.—The ladies of the M. E. Church will give a Strawberry Festival, on
Friday evening next. Ten cents
admission fee will be charged. Refreshments
extra. The proceeds of the
entertainment are to be devoted to the benefit of the Church.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], May 29, 1861, p. 3, c. 2
Fire
Companies.—Would it not be well for the fire companies of our city to
re-organize? Many of the old
members and officers have enlisted, and in the present condition of the
companies, they could not render very efficient service in case of fire.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], May 30, 1861, p. 2, c. 1
Camp Lincoln.
Three more companies were received into the U. S. service yesterday, viz:
Capt. Stockton's, Capt. McFarland's, and Capt. Clayton's.—They each
number from 87 to 90 men, and after they were "mustered in," marched
to the camp near Fort Leavenworth. Captain
Zesch, by virtue of his rank as Senior Captain, commands the troops at the
encampment. He has named it
"Camp Lincoln," and has appointed Lieut. Ketner, as Acting Adjutant. A Commissary will be selected to-day.
We
give below a copy of the first order issued by Capt. Zesch:
Order No. 1.
This camp will be known as "Camp Lincoln."
Reveille
will be sounded at 5 A.M. Inspection
of quarters at 6 A.M. Breakfast at
6½ A.M. Orderly hour at 7½ A.M.
Company and Squad drill from 8 A.M. to 12 M., and from 3 P.M. to 6 P.M.
Commissary issues at 10 A.M. Guard
mounting at 12 M. Dinner at 12½ M.
Dress parade at 6 P.M. Supper
at 6¾ P.M. Tattoo at 9 P.M. Taps
at 10 P.M.
Commandants
of companies in this regiment, are required to post this order in their various
quarters.
Gus. Zesch.
Capt. Com'g First Reg. K. V. M.
Jas.
Ketner, Adjutant.
May
29, 1861.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], May 30, 1861, p. 2, c. 1
"Sir,"
said a gentleman who recently arrived at Washington from a tour through the
South, "I saw a hundred thousand men under arms for secession."
"Sir," replied the tall old hero whom he addressed, "did
you see their commissariat?" And
this was all the answer which Lieutenant General Scott made to the announcement
of the hundred thousand.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], May 30, 1861, p. 2, c. 2
The
Enfield and Minie Rifles.—In these "piping times of war," we see a
great deal in print and hear much nonsense talked about the Enfield and Minie
rifles. It is most generally
supposed that the Enfield and Minies are peculiar rifles, the one French and the
other English, both invented by men whose names have been given to these
firearms. The Enfield derives its name from the place where it is made, namely,
the Government Armory at Enfield, England, and it is in most respects like the
American army rifle, made at Springfield, Mass.
The barrel of it is formed of the best charcoal iron; its length is 39
inches; bore .580 of an inch; it
has three grooves, 1-16 of an inch wide and 500th of an inch deep. The pith of the grooves is 6 ft. 6 inches.
A hollow conical ball, with a plug of boxwood placed in the base, is used
in this rifle. A graduated back sight, set for ranges from 200 to 1,000
yards, is fixed on all the Enfields.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], May 30, 1861, p. 3, c. 2
M'lle
Carolista is astonishing the natives of Council Bluffs with her rope-walking
performances. She recently crossed
on a rope stretched from the top of the Pacific House to the top of Empire
Block, amid the cheers of a large crowd that had assembled to witness the feat.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], May 30, 1861, p. 3, c. 2
The
following typos are enrolled among the Leavenworth Fencibles:
J. A. Brown, John Henry, Geo. C. Smith, Chas. Fisher.
They are good men and true, and have the best wishes of the Times boys.
Should
Capt. Stockton capture a secession newspaper establishment, he will have no
difficulty in changing the character of the institution, and issuing a sound
Union newspaper therefrom.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], May 31, 1861, p. 2, c. 1
Two
companies of dragoons arrived at the Fort last night, from the Indian Nation.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], May 31, 1861, p. 2, c. 1
The
ladies of Topeka and the compositors of the Record office have presented the
editor of that paper with a handsome flag.
The ceremony of presentation was performed by fourteen beautiful young
ladies, dressed to represent the thirteen original States, and Kansas.
One of the ladies delivered an address on the occasion.
Ross says he "responded as intelligibly and appropriately as was
admissible in the bewildering maze of female loveliness" by which he was
surrounded.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], May 31, 1861, p. 2, c. 1
Hints
to Volunteers—Keep Your Shoes
Easy!
[From the Atlantic Monthly of June.]
A soldier needs, besides his soldierly drill,
1.
Good feet.
2.
A good stomach.
3.
And after these comes the good head and the good heart.
But
good feet are distinctly the first thing; without them you cannot do your duty. If a comrade, or a horse, or a locomotive takes you on his
back to the field, you are useless there. And
when the field is lost, you cannot retire, run away, and save your bacon.
Good
shoes and plenty of walking make good feet.
A man who pretends to belong to an infantry company, ought always to keep
himself in training, so that any moment he can march twenty or thirty miles
without feeling a pang or raising a blister.
Was this the case with even a decimation of the army who rushed to defend
Washington? Were you so trained, my
comrades of the Seventh?
A
captain of a company who lets his men march with such shoes as I have seen on
the feet of some poor fellows in this war, ought to be garroted with shoe
strings, or at least compelled to play Pope and wash the feet of the whole army
of the Apostles of Liberty.
If you
find a foot soldier lying beat out by the roadside, desperate as a sea-sick man,
five to one his heels are too high, or his shoe too narrow or too thin, or his
shoe is not made straight on the inside, so that the great toe can spread into
its place as he treads.
I am
an old walker over the Alps, across the water, and over Cordilleras, Sierras,
deserts and prairies at home; I have done my near sixty miles a day without
discomfort—and speaking from large experience, and with painful recollections
of the suffering and death I have known for want of good feet on the march, I
say to every volunteer:
Trust
in God, but keep your shoes easy!
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], May 31, 1861, p. 2, c. 2
Important Directions to Volunteers.
The Private Secretary of Gov. Andrew, of Massachusetts, issues these
directions to volunteers, which are the substance of a report made to the State
Medical Commission by the eminent physician, Dr. Ware:
"Soldiers
should recollect that in a campaign, where one dies in battle, from three to
five die of disease. You should be
on your guard, therefore, against this more than the enemy, and you can do much
for yourselves which nobody can do for you.
1.
Avoid especially all use of ardent spirits.
If you will take them—take them rather after fatigue than
before. But tea and coffee are much
better. Those who use ardent
spirits are always the first to be sick and the most likely to die.
2.
Avoid drinking freely of very cold water, especially when hot or
fatigued, or directly after meals. Water
quenches thirst better when not very cold and sipped in moderate quantities
slowly—though less agreeable. At
meals, tea, coffee and chocolate are best.
Between meals, the less the better.
The safest in hot weather is molasses and water with ginger or small
beer.
3.
Avoid all excesses and irregularities in eating and drinking.
East sparingly of salt and smoked meats, and make it up by more
vegetables, as squash, potatoes, peas, rice, hominy, Indian meal, &c., when
you can get them. Eat little
between, when you have plenty at meals.
4.
Wear flannel all over in all weathers.—Have it washed often when you
can—when not, have it hung up in the sun.
Take very opportunity to do the same by all your clothing, and keep
everything about your person dry, especially when it is cold.
5.
Do not sit, and especially do not sleep upon the ground, even in hot
weather. Spread your blanket upon
hay, straw, shavings, brush wood, or anything of the kind.
If you sleep in the day, have some extra covering over you.
6.
Sleep as much as you can and whenever you can.
It is better to sleep too warm than too cold.
7.
Recollect that cold and dampness are great breeders of disease.
Have a fire to sit around whenever you can, especially in the evening and
after rain, and take care to dry everything in and about your persons and tents.
8.
Take every opportunity of washing the whole body with soap and water.
Rub well afterwards. If you
bathe, remain in the water but a little while.
9.
If disease begins to prevail, wear a wide bandage of flannel around the
bowels.
10.
Keep in the open air, but not directly exposed to a hot sun.
When obliged to do this, a thin, light, white covering of the head and
neck, in the form of a cap with a cape, is a good protection.
11.
Wear shoes with very thick soles, and keep them dry.
When on the march, rubbing the feet after washing with oil, fat or
tallow, protects against foot sores."
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], May 31, 1861, p. 3, c. 2
"Camp
Lincoln" has been removed, and is located between this city and Fort
Leavenworth, on the west side of the road.
It presents a beautiful appearance, and is worth visiting.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], May 31, 1861, p. 3, c. 2
The
troops from Arkansas and the Indian Nation, are but a few hours march from Fort
Leavenworth, and will arrive there to-day.
During there [sic] passage through Southern Kansas, they captured a train
that was going to Arkansas loaded with arms, &c., for the C. S. A., and took
from it 4,000 stand of arms.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], June 1, 1861, p. 2, c. 1
Arrival of U. S. Troops.
About one o'clock yesterday afternoon, the troops from Forts Smith,
Arbuckle, Cobb and Washita passed up Fifth Street, on their way to Fort
Leavenworth. Several ambulances,
containing officers' wives, and about eighty wagons containing army stores, with
about six hundred horses and mules attached, followed the soldiers, the whole
making quite an interesting spectacle. The
men looked weary and jaded after their long and tedious march, but many of them
seemed to be full of vigor and animation. As
they moved along, they were greeted, at various points, by the cheers of the
people who had assembled to witness the demonstration. The train was nearly a mile in length.
We
visited the Fort yesterday, and learned that the whole force arrived from the
South, consists of six companies of the 1st Cavalry, and five of the
1st Infantry, numbering 820 men, besides about 200 teamsters and
other army attaches. We give
below a list of the companies, and their officers.
1st Cavalry.
Co. A, Lieut. E. W. Crittenden, 82 men;
" B,
" O. H. Fish, 82 men;
" C, Capt.
D. S. Stanley, 80 men;
" D, 2nd
Lieut. C. S. Bowman, 80 men;
" E, Capt.
S. D. Sturgis, 82 men;
" F, Capt.
E. A. Carr, 75 men.
1st Infantry.
Co. B, Capt. C. C. Gilbert, 66 men;
" C,
" J. B. Plummer, 67 men;
" D,
" Danl. Huston, jr., 70 men;
" E,
" W. E. Pierce, 62 men;
" F,
" Seth M. Barton, 64 men.
The
entire force has been in command of Lieut.-Col. Emory, but he having resigned,
Major D. B. Sackett has been promoted to fill the vacancy. Lieut. Col. Emory announced his resignation yesterday, in the
following letter addressed to the troops under his charge:
Head Quarters U. S. Troops Ft. Leavenworth, }
May 31st, 1861. }
The
undersigned relinquishes the command of the U. S. forces, to Major Sackett.
In
taking leave of the command from the frontiers of
Texas, he thinks it due to the officers and men, to thank them for the
cordial manner in which he was supported in withdrawing from a difficult
position, and the cheerfulness with which they encountered a long and rapid
march.
To his
own Regiment, the 1st Cavalry, he bids a kind farewell, and hopes it
will continue true and loyal to the flag it has so honorably sustained.
W. H. Emory,
late Lieut. Col. Commanding.
The
circumstances connected with Lieut. Col. Emory's withdrawal from the service,
are these: Sometime since, he
placed his resignation in the hands of a brother who lives at Baltimore, to be
tendered to the Government, in case Maryland should secede. Shortly after the
difficulty in Baltimore between a mob and the Massachusetts troops, the
resignation was presented, and accepted. Its
presentation having been unauthorized, Col. Emory's friends have endeavored to
have it recalled, but thus far without success.
There
are one or two officers and several privates among these troops, whose loyalty
is questionable, but, in the main, they are true to their country.
Lieut. Crittenden, who
commands one of the companies, is a son of the distinguished John J. Crittenden,
of Ky. He received, yesterday, a
letter from his father, counselling him to stand by the flag under any and all
circumstances. Such patriotic advice must be cheering to the heart of the
gallant officer, and should be heeded by every man in the service.
In this war for Constitutional liberty and the perpetuation of our
Republican institutions, those who remain faithful to the Government, will have
their names written high upon the scroll of fame, and will be held in grateful
remembrance by future generations. But
he who deserts the cause of the stars and stripes in this hour of trial, be he
officer or private, will meet with disgrace, defeat, and an ignominious death.
For such, posterity and history will have no reward, and they will be
consigned to an immortality of infamy.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], June 1, 1861, p. 3, c. 2
Capt.
Dan. McCook's company were yesterday sworn into the U. S. service for three
years.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], June 1, 1861, p. 3, c. 2
Personal.—Messrs.
Sanderson and Reed, recently appointed superintendents of the
Government farms near this city, called on us yesterday.
They will, at once, assume the duties of their new positions.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], June 1, 1861, p. 3, c. 2
The
military band of the "Brown County Guards," drove through our streets
yesterday, discoursing stirring martial music.
They stopped in front of our office, and saluted us with the national
air, "Yankee Doodle." We
return our thanks to the band, and especially to the little fellows who played
the fife and tenor drums. They
performed with a skill that, considering their youth, deserves high praise.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], June 4, 1861, p. 2, c. 2
Camp Life.
A correspondent of the Cincinnati Commercial, writes, as follows, from
the encampment of the Ohio troops, near Philadelphia:
"We
have received our uniform; it is of the "bob-tail" species, consisting
of a soft black hat, blue flannel blouse, red shirts, and grey pants.
We do not find so much fault with the style as we do with the quality.
There is one satisfaction about the matter, and that is, they will not
last long; they are about worn out; indeed, some of our boys talk about using
their pants for musquito bars when they get a little further South.
"We
have had considerable rainy weather since we have been encamped here, and as the
Suffolk Park is what we would call a swamp at home, we have been at times
more sailors than soldiers. Up to to-night our marquee has withstood the storms, but
twenty-four hours of steady rain has opened the pores of the canvass; and, as if
in mockery of our boasted comfort, the crystal drops are—
"Now so gently o'er us stealing,"
and it require [sic] the agility of an acrobat to dodge the drops.
"If
you could see some of the boys that were wont, "in times of old," to
promenade Fourth street, dressed in the "latest style," who sported
lavender kids and garrotte [sic] collars, delicate canes and patent leather
boots, who dined at the Burnet and smoked "guess" cigars, and never
did a hard day's work in their lives—if you could see them now, dressed in our
awkward, slovenly uniforms, cleaning muskets and accoutrements, and doing their
share of duty by carrying water and wood, taking their turn as cooks for the
Company, and afterwards washing up the dishes, at all of which they are becoming
quite skillful. when men do such
things as this for love of country, they are indeed patriots."
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], June 2, 1861, p. 2, c. 4
Another
Whipping Outrage.—We learn that a man living some fifteen miles from Butler,
in Missouri, was whipped so badly that when the fiends attempted to end their
orgies by riding him on a rail he fell off, a corpse. His crime was voting for Lincoln last fall.
Every day teams are bringing families out of that State who have been
compelled to leave. When will the
Government throw the proper protection around its loyal citizens?—[Osawatomie
Herald.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], June 2, 1861, p. 3, c. 2
Camp
Lincoln.—We had the pleasure, on Sunday, of visiting this encampment.
It is delightfully located, on a level and open prairie near the Fort, an
with its neat tents, waving banners, and swarms of volunteers moving here and
there over the green sward, presents a novel and picturesque appearance.
We
were fortunate enough, during our visit to enjoy the hospitality of Capt.
Stockton and Lieut. Ketner. In
company with Judge McCahon, Col. Soley, and several other of our citizens, we
sat down to a sumptuous camp dinner, which as seldom graces the board (we use
the word in its literal as well as figurative sense) of those who live upon
"the tented field." The
late "Judge" (now "Major") Halderman did the honors of the
occasion, and paid his respects to the edibles, with a zest known only to
military men. Out of deference to
his standing as an officer, the civilians present imitated his example, and
stowed away their full share of the "rations" placed before them. If the commissary department of Uncle Sam were as well
supplied with luxuries as that of our entertainers at Camp Lincoln, there would
be no complaint from those in the service, on account of the quality of their
fare.
At 5
P.M., most of the companies marched from the camp to an adjoining grove to
attend Divine services. Rev. Mr.
Paddock of the M. E. church, of this city, delivered an appropriate and
patriotic discourse from the familiar text:
"Righteousness exalteth a nation."
Many
ladies and gentlemen from Leavenworth, were on the ground during the day,
inspecting the arrangements of the camp, and enjoying the society of their
friends in the different companies.
The
men all seem to be contented, and anxious to get into active service.
Should that wish ever be gratified, we have no doubt the First Regiment,
K. V. M., will do honor to themselves, and to the State.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], June 5, 1861, p. 2, c. 1
Secession Flag Captured.
Twelve men belonging to the Steuben Guards and the Governor's Guards, of
Elwood, left Camp Lincoln on Monday night, arrived in Kickapoo at 12 o'clock,
seized two skiffs, and crossed the river, landing above Iatan.
Early yesterday morning they sent two of their number to Iatan, for the
purpose of 'reconnoitering," who reported that the secession flag, which
for some time has floated over the place, was in Capt. Bennett's store.
The men waited until the obnoxious banner was flung to the breeze, from
the flag staff in the public square, and then marched into town, under command
of Sergeant Drenning, of the Elwood Company.
They halted in front of Bennett's establishment, and demanded that the
flag should be torn down. He asked
them by what authority they made the demand, to which they replied by presenting
their minie rifles, with sword bayonets. They
then marched to the flag staff, took down the treasonable emblem, and cut it
loose from the ropes. Meantime
Bennett had retired into the store, and armed himself with a double-barreled
shot-gun and revolver.
As the
Kansas boys were preparing to march off, he opened the store door, discharged
his piece at them, and immediately closed the door. Messrs. Voedt and Umfried having been shot, the fire was
immediately returned, when a number of Bennett's confederates joined in the
attack, under cover of the store-building.
The Kansas men then discharged all their pieces at the house, and
retired, taking the flag with them. They
returned in the same way they went, and reached their quarters at 2 o'clock
yesterday. Two members of the
Elwood company were wounded, besides the two others above mentioned, who belong
to the Steuben Guards. They
received only flesh wounds, and their injuries are not serious.
It is not known whether any of their assailants were hurt.
The
captured flag is sixteen feet long, and ten feet wide.
The soldiers seem to regard such articles as "contraband of
war."
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], June 5, 1861, p. 2, c. 1
Since
the Iatan traitor flag was captured, another one has been erected at that place,
on which is inscribed the word "Secession."
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], June 5, 1861, p. 2, c. 1
Hammocks
for the Army.—A good supply of these useful articles would be of great service
to our brave troops who have left the comforts of home for camp life.
Hammocks
are every way preferable to mattrasses [sic], for warm weather and in crowded
quarters. They are economical, easy
of transportation and cleanly; as they do not harbor vermin.
They can be swung in the open air as well as in tents and barracks.
They can be aired and laid aside in the day time, if the space is
otherwise required; and they allow of freer ventilation than bunks and
mattrasses [sic]. In Brazil, they
are used altogether instead of bedsteads and mattrasses [sic], not only in
barracks and hospitals, but in private residences; also where hooks are placed
in the walls at suitable distances, from which the hammocks are swung at night,
a blanket or sheet thrown over secures the sleeper from night dews and insects.
Many Northerners who have visited that region, can testify to the utility
and comfort of these simple sleeping arrangements.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], June 5, 1861, p. 2, c. 2
Base
Ingratitude of the Texans.—A letter received here this morning by a lady of
this city from her friend, the wife of an army officer, recently from Texas,
indicates the feeling of those officers and soldiers of the U. S. army, who were
compelled to give their paroles before leaving the State.
The husband of this lady, a captain well known to our citizens, had been
banished, we may say, from civilized society for twelve and a half years to
defend the frontiers of Texas and protect the lives of the people of that State.
He and other gallant men had to give paroles repugnant to all their
instincts and feelings to save their lives and those of their helpless families,
and this to the people they had so long and faithfully defended against savages.
Was there ever such base ingratitude?
Better by far would it have been for the U. S. officers to have thrown
themselves upon the mercy of the savage foe that they had so long held in
restraint, than trust themselves among the Texans whom they had defended.
If a terrible retribution does not overtake the people of Texas, then may
mankind well distrust Providence.
The
writer of this letter states that Col. Waite was secretly advised that his wife
was in danger, and the lives of his command unless he made his escape or a
parole was given. [Rochester Union.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], June 5, 1861, p. 3, c. 2
Several
persons called on us yesterday, who had been driven out of Independence, Mo.
They report political feeling there as quite warm, and growing more
lively all the time.
How
long before the Government will interpose, to protect the true men of our
neighboring State?
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], June 5, 1861, p. 3, c. 2
Fishing
Excursion.—A party of three distinguished fishermen started out last evening,
on foot, bound for the Big Stranger.—They intend to camp out, and remain
several days, catching or attempting to catch, the fish which are supposed to
abound in the waters of that raging stream.
Their transportation train consisted of one wheelbarrow, heavily loaded
with provisions, equipments, &c. We
trust their piscatorial adventures will be entirely agreeable, and that they
will not realize any of those stern and unpleasant experiences which
proverbially pertain to "fisherman's luck."
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], June 6, 1861, p. 2, c. 1
The Iatan Affair.
The officer in command at Camp Lincoln, has issued the following order in reference to the Iatan affair. It appears that the expedition was undertaken without the order or consent of any of the commissioned officers:
Special Order No. 5.
Head-Quarters, }
Camp Lincoln, June 5th, 1861.}
The
Regimental Commander learns, with much regret, that certain soldiers of this
command, without the order or consent of any commissioned officer, did, on the
morning of June 4th, pass beyond the jurisdiction of this State,
enter the State of Missouri, and there commit certain depredations by tearing
down a flag raised by individuals of that State, and by doing other acts of an
unlawful nature; and inasmuch as the object of the enlistment of this regiment
was to support, and not to violate the laws, to maintain and not to disturb the
peace, the commanding officer takes this early opportunity of informing the
command that this act is hereby severely reprimanded; that no unlawful act of
this kind will be tolerated, and that any future violation of the laws
regulating the military of the United States, will be dealt with as good order
and discipline require.
If
this command is to meet the enemies of our country, let us meet them like soldiers,
and not injure in advance a just cause by committing acts of personal outrage
which have a tendency to inflame rather than quiet the public mind.
We are armed to support law and good government, not to violate the same,
or disturb the public peace. By
order of
John A. Halderman.
Major Commanding 1st Reg. K. V.
James
Ketner, Adjutant.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], June 6, 1861, p. 3, c. 2
Narrow
Escape—Attacked by a Snake.—A company of young ladies, on Tuesday last, went
out into the country, strawberrying, and while in the height of their enjoyment,
culling the luscious and tempting fruit from their numerous stems, one of the
ladies, a beautiful and fascinating damsel of "sweet sixteen," who had
strayed from her companions, in the thick brush and "tangled
wildwood," was horror-struck at beholding, lying concealed beneath a bush,
a huge rattle-snake coiled up, and ready to spring upon her.
Quick as thought, our fair heroine, with that cool daring and calm
self-possession, which sometimes possesses the noblest of the "weaker
sex," grasped a heavy stick and with one blow, well directed, sent the
monster to the world of spirit-snakes, with all his imperfections on his head.
She deserves much praise for her courage, but she, as well as all other
charming strawberry-gatherers, should be careful how they walk in dangerous
places.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], June 7, 1861, p. 2, c. 2
More Refugees.
We conversed yesterday with Mr. James Johnson who has been forced to
leave Missouri, because he loved his country, and would not forswear his
obligations to it. In company with
Mr. Henry Lewis and family, he was driven from the State, by a mob of about
fifty Secessionists. The house of
Mr. L. was burned to the ground, and all his property "confiscated."
He is now in Coffey County, Kansas, making arrangements to settle there.
His little son is at the Planters House.
Mr. Johnson has joined the regiment at Camp Lincoln, and wants an
opportunity to redress his wrongs, and to fight for the Union.
How
long, oh! how long must men be persecuted, in the land of their nativity, for
adhering to its glorious old flag? Is
it any wonder that soldiers break over the restraints of authority, in their
eagerness to resent the insults of a State that permits such outrages?
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], June 7, 1861, p. 2, c. 2
A Long Journey.
[From the Chicago Tribune.]
M. A. E. Matthews, formerly of Stark co., Ohio, has just accomplished one
of the severest journeys ever undertaken in America by one who is not exactly a
fugitive slave—having traveled on foot from Houston county, Texas, to Ironton,
Mo., sleeping in woods and swamps, traversing prairies and mountain ranges and
suffering alternately from the ravages of vigilance committees and vermin.—Mr.
Matthews left Texas in the last week of April and reached Ironton on the 24th
of the present month, whence he was brought, footsore, exhausted and penniless,
to Chicago, by the kindness of the railroad officers.
When
the news of the bombardment of Sumter reached Houston county, the hostility to
persons of Northern birth became so virulent that Mr. Matthews deemed an early
departure essential to his personal safety.—When this was followed by the news
of President Lincoln's proclamation, he was required to join the rebel army
instanter, or take his chances in what they denominated a court martial.
He determined to do neither, and thereupon, with the North star for his
beacon, and the night for his leave taking, commenced his long and wearisome
march for the free States. What
with frequent bewilderment in the woods and more frequent dodging and retreating
to escape vigilance committees, Mr. Matthews thinks that he must have traveled
fully eight hundred miles before reaching an atmosphere where he could safely
say that he was born on this side of Mason & Dixon.
At Archadelphia [sic], Ark., he was tried for the offence of traveling
northward, and after escaping from the majority of the jury, by means of a tax
receipt and a favorable notice in a Texas paper, he was taken in hand by the
minority and threatened with hanging in true Arkansas style. He managed to elude them in the night and secrete himself in
one of the mountain ranges north of that place.
A short time previous to his escape, three persons hunting for cattle in
the woods south-west of Archadelphia [sic] were hung by a band of regulators,
merely because in their terror, they became confused, and were unable to give
such an account of themselves as would be satisfactory to their captors.
Trackless woods and swamps, deep rivers and heavy rains, continual
arrests and persecution, were his portion during the whole of the journey until
he reached the Missouri line.
In
many parts of Arkansas, Mr. Matthews found Union men, and in some places,
(Batesville, for instance,) they were in the majority.
These persons lived in perpetual terror, and were longing for nothing so
much as the sight of a column of Federal troops to reinstate the supremacy of
the laws. The price of corn in that
part of Texas where Mr. Matthews lived was between three and four dollars per
bushel, and all their supplies came from New Orleans by way of Shreveport.
Among the poorer classes there was great suffering for the necessaries of
life, and he believes that, in spite of all that is being done to increase the
production of grain at the South, the blockade at Cairo will starve out the
rebellion.
Is
there a reign of terror at the South? Apply
to Mr. Matthews for an answer, and read it in his wan features, his swollen
feet, his crippled limbs, his dilapidated clothing, and his shattered health.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], June 7, 1861, p. 3, c. 2
We
publish, this morning, an article from the Chicago Tribune, giving the
experience of Mr. A. E. Matthews, who has been driven out of Texas. That gentleman is an old acquaintance of the editor of this
paper, and we know that entire confidence may be placed in his statements.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], June 8, 1861, p. 2, c. 1
Gov.
Stanton returned from the East yesterday. He
brings with him uniforms for the First Regiment of Kansas Volunteers; but
whether he has a requisition of any more troops from this State, we are unable
to say. Gov. S. is empowered to
raise two regiments in New Mexico, but he has not received an appointment as
Brigadier General.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], June 8, 1861, p. 2, c. 4
The
Chivalry in War.—The Albany Standard scorchingly, though good humoredly,
comments as follows:
"We
hope the 'world' will make a note of this fact. When a Mississippi soldier is shot down, he should have a bed
of rose leaves to die on. He should
feed on canvass-back ducks, and have two negroes to carry his musket.
When gentlemen go to war they should have gentlemanly treatment
throughout. The "Red Glove
Battalion," from the South, we understand grease their boots with oil of
lavender, and catch cold if they sleep in a room with a damp tumbler.
Their tents are to be filled with French bedsteads, bureaus and looking
glasses, while they are only to drill in pleasant weather.
They may be very nice troops to look at through a smoked glass, but they
are hardly the men to contend with the brawny arms to be found in the New York
Fire Brigade. The Mississippi and
Louisiana troops are too fine for use. Soldiers
who wish to fight under umbrellas and sun-shades won't do for rough work.
They might better be kept at home to adorn picture books."
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], June 8, 1861, p. 3, c. 2
More
U. S. Troops Arrived.—Three companies of infantry arrived at Fort Leavenworth
yesterday. They are destined for
New Mexico, to garrison the Government forts in that Territory.
Capt. Elliott is in command.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], June 8, 1861, p. 3, c. 2
The
soldiers at Camp Lincoln marched to the Fort, yesterday, to receive their arms.
They were offered old-fashioned muskets, with flint-locks altered to
cap-locks. Two of the companies accepted the arms, for present use, but
the others refuse to take them. When
the Kansas boys fight, they don't want weapons that will inflict more injury on
themselves than on the enemy.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], June 9, 1861, p. 2, c. 2
[From the Atlantic
Monthly.]
Army Hymn.
By Oliver Wendell Holmes.
"Old Hundred."
O Lord of Hosts! Almighty
King!
Behold the sacrifice we bring!
To every arm Thy strength impart,
Thy spirit shed through every heart!
Wake in our hearts the living fires,
The holy faith that warmed our sires;
Thy hand hath made our nation free;
To die for her is serving Thee.
Be Thou a pillared flame to show
The midnight snare, the silent foe;
And when the battle thunders loud,
Still guide us in its moving cloud.
God of all nations! Sovereign
Lord!
In Thy dread name we draw the sword,
We lift the starry flag on high
That fills with light our stormy sky.
From treason's rent, from murder's stain,
Guard thou its folds till peace shall reign—
Till fort and field, till shore and sea,
Join our loud anthem, Praise to Thee!
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], June 9, 1861, p. 2, c. 2
Capt.
C. R. Jennison, with a large body of Cavalry, arrived in town on Tuesday.
The company numbers one hundred and eight, rank and file, a portion of
which were left behind, but will soon join the company here.
It is the intention of Capt.
J. to get his company accepted, for the service in southern Kansas, where the
majority if not all of them have long resided.
The men are well versed in guerrilla warfare, having been engaged in the
troubles in that section since our organization as a Territory, and if the
proper arrangements can be effected, they will prove a valuable auxiliary to
government in quelling the rebellious disposition of our evil-disposed neighbors
of Missouri, and in keeping the red skins of the Indian Territory quiet.
We trust the Captain will prove successful in getting his company into
service.—[Lawrence Jour.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], June 9, 1861, p. 3, c. 2
The
ladies are preparing a flag to be presented to the Union Guards, in trust for
the Second Regiment K. V. M.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], June 9, 1861, p. 3, c. 2
The
troops that arrived at the Fort yesterday are new recruits, recently enlisted at
Carlisle Barracks, Pa. They number
215 men, and are to be attached to the dragoons and mounted riflemen.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], June 11, 1861, p. 2, c. 1
Important Movement of Troops.
We have the satisfaction of announcing that the Government has at length
resolved to make a demonstration for the protection of the Union men in
North-Western Missouri. An order
was received yesterday, at the Fort, for the movement of a battalion of regular
troops to St. Joseph. . . . The object of this demonstration is to aid the Union
men of St. Joseph in the organization of a Home Guard, and to furnish them
protection, until they are prepared to protect themselves.
A
movement of this kind has long been needed, and we are heartily glad that it has
been delayed no longer. Too long
have the traitors of Missouri overawed and persecuted the loyal citizens of that
State. Too long has the Federal
flag been dishonored, and the Federal authorities defied, by the treacherous
confederates of Claib. Jackson. A
recent occurrence has probably satisfied the officers of the Government
that if they do not authorize the prevention of insults to the National emblem,
such insults will be redressed without authority.
The
soldiers, in their progress, will no doubt take possession of rebel flag No. 2,
at Iatan; and we should not be surprised if that interesting ordinance lately
passed by the City Council of St. Joseph was violated by the erection of an
American flag over that interesting village, "A consummation most devoutly
to be wished."
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], June 11, 1861, p. 2, c. 4
Ground
Hoops!—This new army order has been issued in Miss Dix's department, and reads
as follows:
"Dress.—A
regulation dress will be appointed by the Board, which each nurse will be
required to adopt—no hoops being allowed in the service."
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], June 11, 1861, p. 3, c. 2
The
number of Mexican drivers constantly seen on our streets give the city quite a
California air, while the regulars who come down from the Fort everyday, give
Leavenworth the appearance of a huge garrison.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], June 11, 1861, p. 3, c. 2
New
Soda Fountain.—By the advertisement in to-day's paper the public will see that
Brown & Bro. have added to their establishment a Soda Fountain.
The apparatus was manufactured by Jos. Bernhard, of Philadelphia, and is
of sufficient capacity to supply a dozen drug stores with pure soda water.
The fountains are of iron, lined inside with porcelain. On the soda counter they have a beautiful silver urn, through
which the soda is drawn. It is
decidedly the finest and most expensive apparatus West of St. Louis.
We hope the public will call and try it for themselves.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], June 12, 1861, p. 2, c. 5
Secesh
and Arson.—We learn that a number of houses, the property of Union men, were
burned at Barnesville, Cass County, Missouri, last week, by the secessionists,
and their owners driven out. Barnesville
has had the reputation of being a loyal town, and hence this visit of vengeance.
Secessionists are perambulating the country, and warning Union men out, and
scarce a day passes but some outrage comes to our ears from the mobocracy of
Missouri.—[Osawatomie Herald.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], June 12, 1861, p. 2, c. 5
A
Union man was hung near Otterville, Mo., last week, for being a little too free
in the expression of his devotion to the stars and stripes. He resided near the border when at home.—[Osawatomie
Herald.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], June 13, 1861, p. 2, c. 1
The
St. Joseph Gazette, a secession sheet, discourses in a very mournful tone
concerning the arrival of the Federal soldiers at that place.
The Gazette is evidently displeased, which reminds us of those
oft-quoted, but pungent and truthful lines of Hudibras, about the dislike which
rogues entertain for the law which dooms them to the halter:
["]Troops
in Our City.—They have succeeded! The
Union men and supporters of Abe Lincoln, by misrepresentation in charging
Southern men with acts of violence and proscription, have brought into our midst
a band of soldiers from abroad—and for what? Not to restore good order and quiet, for our City was never
more peaceable and orderly, but to keep in subjection men whom THEY FEAR may not
support the Administration in its unholy work of subduing a people that ask for
nothing but to be let alone. On
Monday evening about two hundred troops from Leavenworth reached here via the
Weston road. They bring with them
two pieces of artillery, and several hundred stand of arms for the purpose of
organizing a Home Guard, to be commanded probably by men from the New England
States. It remains to be seen
whether or not our city will be more quiet and orderly now than it has been
heretofore.
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* Such an infringement on
the rights of a free people was one of the charges of tyranny alleged against
George III by our revolutionary fathers. Military
surveillance has ever been galling to a free people.["]
"Infringement
on the rights of a free people," forsooth! The Government sends soldiers to protect her faithful
citizens from the persecution of lawless traitors, and this is an arbitrary and
despotic act, according to the [illegible] of justice entertained by
Secessionists!
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], June 14, 1861, p. 2, c. 1
Summary: Problems at St. Joseph,
Mo.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], June 14, 1861, p. 2,
c. 2
Summary: Letter from member of
"Union Guards" on march to Lawrence, Kansas
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], June 15, 1861, p. 2, c. 2-4
Summary: Statements in court on
Daniel R. Anthony's shooting of R. C. Satterlee, publisher of Herald, on streets
of Leavenworth.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], June 15, 1861, p. 3, c. 2
Election of Teachers.
There will be an election for teachers of the public schools in this
city, on Monday, June 24th, at the Clerk's Office, in Market Hall.
There will be elected three female teachers for the primary department,
and male teacher for the intermediate department, and one principal for the
grammar school. Candidates should
hand in their applications to the clerk of the board of trustees.
By order of the board,
S. Norton, Vice Pres't.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], June 18, 1861, p. 3, c. 2
Flag
Presentation.—A flag will be presented to the Phoenix Guards, by Thos. P.
Fenlon, Esq., on behalf of the ladies of Leavenworth, this afternoon, at 3
o'clock, at the Planter's House. This
company is a good one, and we are glad to see their patriotism thus
appropriately rewarded.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], June 20, 1861, p. 2, c. 1
Capture of Thirty Rebels at Liberty.
Mr. A. Rushmore, who came up from Liberty, yesterday, brings intelligence
that on Tuesday night, the Majors carried down to that place, a body of U. S.
troops and two pieces of artillery. They
surprised a party of secession troops, at breakfast, and captured about 30,
including their leader, Brig. Gen. Morin. A
pole 100 feet high was cut down, a secession flag taken therefrom, and torn up
by the soldiers, who carried off the pieces on the points of their bayonets.
All
the prisoners took the oath of allegiance to the U. S., and were released, with
the exception of Morin. At last
accounts, he was still in custody.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], June 20, 1861, p. 3, c. 2
The
wives of the soldiers from Texas and the Indian Territory, arrived at the Fort
yesterday. The men who accompanied
them were stopped on the way, by secessionists, and compelled to take an oath of
allegiance to the Southern Confederacy.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], June 20, 1861, p. 3, c. 2
Sacking
of a House of Ill-Fame.—On Tuesday night a party of about a dozen men,
completely disguised, went to a house of ill-fame, near Third, between Osage and
Pottowattomie streets, and completely demolished it. An old fellow who was proprietor of the concern was the sole
inmate at the time of the occurrence. The
house was built upon city property, and had been declared a nuisance by the
Council.
The
boys ought to be reprimanded!
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], June 21, 1861, p. 2, c. 5
From the Indian
Territory.
United States Forts Garrisoned by
"Confederate" Savages.
We find the following statements in New Orleans Crescent of Friday last.
Of course many of the assertions contained therein are exaggerations:
We had
the pleasure yesterday of an interview with Mr. John A. Peel, who has just
returned from Ouachita, in Indian Territory.
Fort Ouachita [sic—Fort Washita], he informs us, and all the other
forts in the Territory, were evacuated by the federal forces before the arrival
of the Texas troops under Col. Young.
The
company to which Mr. Peel belonged, the Dead Shot Rangers, from Jefferson, Texas,
captured fourteen wagons belonging to Emory's command, which had been left
behind. A company from Fanin [sic]
county also captured several wagons. Emory,
finding the Texans in close pursuit of him, threw away guns, amunition [sic] and
Government stores, into the Ouachita, first destroying the guns by breaking the
locks and taking them to pieces. The enemy left at Fort Ouachita a large quantity of clothing,
some provisions, and one field piece. At
Fort Arbuckle, also, they abandoned various Government stores and supplies, most
of which were stolen and carried away by the Indians before the Texans got
there.
After
taking possession of Fort Arbuckle, it was garrisoned by a company of Choctaw
and Chickasaw Indians under Capt. McKinney.
Fort Ouachita was garrisoned by the Deadshot Rangers under Capt.
Mayberry.
Mr.
Peel also informs us that the Chickasaws held a council on the 24th
of May, and formally dissolved their connection with the United States
Government, and issued a manifesto to the Choctaws, Creeks, Cherokees, and
Seminoles, and to the Reserve Indians, advising them to secede from the old
Union and to petition the Southern Confederacy to be received as a distinct
organized Territory, instead of an Indian Territory.
The friendly Indians are all in favor of it. They had ordered off all the Yankee missionaries in the
country. The Indians also took up
two abolitionists from Northern Texas, one of whom was a preacher, and hung
them. The forts were all to be
garrisoned in twenty days, in accordance with a treaty made with the Reserve
Indians.
Mr.
Peel further states, in illustration of the spirit of the Texas troops, that
within forty-eight hours after the news came across the Texas border that the
Kansas bandit Montgomery was coming down, there were 10,000 men under arms, who
started immediately to meet him. He
says that, instead of there being any abolitionists in Northern Texas, the
people are unanimous for fighting, and all classes, including preachers, were
eager for the fray.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], June 21, 1861, p. 3, c. 2
Keep
Cool.—Ice is a luxury, almost indispensable, in such weather as we are now
experiencing, and John Combs supplies the purest, clearest article we have seen
this season. His wagon calls on his
customers regularly and promptly. Try
him.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], June 21, 1861, p. 3, c. 2
Mr.
O'Neil has just completed a fine picture of the Virgin, for Bishop Merge, of the
Catholic Church, in this city. It
is a painting of considerable merit, and gives evidence that the artist is
possessed of taste and skill in his profession.
The picture may be seen to-day and to-morrow forenoon, at Mr. O'Neil's
studio, on Main street, near the Post Office.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], June 23, 1861, p. 2, c. 2
[Correspondence of
the Times.]
The First Regiment.
Camp Fremont, June 20th, '61.
Dear
Times:--I have been for sometime in a study as to whether to-day is Thursday or
some other day; the monotony of camp life mixes things so considerable.
In short to use Ike Marvel's words, slightly altered, "the hours
pass without knowledge and the Summer winds whistle uncared for."
Day after day drags its sometimes not very slow length along, diversified
by drills and fatigue parties, roll calls and guard mountings, and the other et
ceteras of a soldier's life, too often associated with indolence and ease.
The camp is the gymnasium of the Nation now, and dyspeptic, thin-limbed
Americans will become robust and heart; sleep sound o'nights, and relish keenly
the mess pork and hard bread, which Uncle Sam provides in no stinted quantity,
for them who now aid him in the struggle for existence.
Each meal is eaten with a zest and appetite which only health and
exercise can give, and one feels, as it were, so rejuvenated after long years of
mental toil in the realm of the quill and tripod, that he may be tempted to
exclaim, "No middle ground for me; give me the tent of the Nomad, or a
moonstone palace in the gorgeous realms of the ideal."
Camp
fare, after all, is not the poorest that has ever fallen to the lot of man.
I have had more limited rations during the early days of Kansas, and of a
poorer quality, than are furnished to the gallant 1st.
Rations for ten days include seven pounds of fresh meat to three of salt
junk; rice beans, coffee, hard and soft bread, are the "condiments;"
appropos of which, a la Corwin, we have sugar and salt, but no mustard.
An occasional supply of what Dr. Jennison terms field onions, lettuce,
and other "garden sass," finds its way in some mysterious manner,
through the lines.
But to
the news, which is akin to currency just now—very little, in circulation. . .
Cosmopolite.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], June 25, 1861, p. 3, c. 2
Flag
Presentation.—A detachment of the Union Guards came up yesterday afternoon, on
the Majors, to receive a banner for the Second Regiment.
There were fifteen of the boys, and as they marched up Delaware street,
it was generally remarked that they were the finest looking squad of men that
had been seen in Leavenworth. After
stacking their muskets in the State Armory, the Guards dispersed for a short
time, to meet and greet their friends. They
were heartily welcomed everywhere.
At
five o'clock, the detachment again met at the Armory, whence they were escorted
to Stockton's Hall, by the Home Guards. The
hall was crowded with an audience of ladies and gentlemen, who had assembled to
witness the interesting ceremonies.
After
"The Star Spangled Banner" had been played by the band, Misses
Marshall, Daniels, and Collins, on behalf of the Ladies' Union Society, and
Capt. Russell and Lieut. Wiggin, on behalf of the Second Regiment, appeared upon
the stage. The ladies looked
charmingly, and the officers deported themselves gallantly.
Miss Amanda Vic Marshall delivered the presentation address, which was
replete with appropriate and patriotic sentiments.
Capt. Russell responded, thanking the ladies for their generosity, and
assuring them that the flag they had presented would be bravely defended.
Lieut. Wiggin then read a letter from Col. R. B. Mitchell, expressing his
appreciation of the honor that had been bestowed upon his regiment.
Col. Vaughan, being loudly called for, came forward, and made a short,
but stirring speech, which was enthusiastically received.
The audience then dispersed.
The
ladies deserve much praise for the skill and energy they have displayed in
preparing the flag.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], June 26, 1861, p. 2, c. 2
The
Havelock.—This is by no means as recent an invention as many persons suppose.
It is a new thing to see them worn by men; but for time almost out of
mind they have been patronized by the gentler sex.
The sun bonnet so familiar to every one as a favorite article of head
gear with children, our ladies in summer time, and watering place belles, is
nothing more nor less than a havelock in all essential particulars, and sun
bonnets were worn by grandmothers and great grandmothers of the present
generation. General Havelock when
he saw that his soldiers in India were suffering with the roasting heat, and
that the backs of their necks and their shoulders were blistered by the sun's
rays, no doubt thought of the long caped white bonnet worn by his mother's maid
when engaged in outdoor work, and he applied the cooling fixture to the caps of
his men.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], June 26, 1861, p. 3, c. 2
Mr.
Stockton returned from Kansas City, last evening, bringing with him a large
Secession flag, that was taken from the "Star" office, at that place.
It was captured by two typos, Brown and Henry, formerly of the Times
office. We are glad to hear of
their "pluck."
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], June 28, 1861, p. 2, c. 2-3
Summary: Report from the Colorado
gold mines.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], June 29, 1861, p. 2, c. 1
[Correspondence of
the Times.]
From the Second Regiment.
Camp Valley, Mo., June 20, 1861.
Ed.
Times:--The "detachment of Union Guards" ordered on the special duty
of receiving the Regimental Flag, prepared by the ladies of the Union Society of
Leavenworth, reached camp this morning about 9 o'clock, all safe and sound, and
in excellent spirits. . . To-day we received a very small installment of
clothing from the Government—a single blouse to each man.
No other clothing has been received, I understand, and I see no
probability of its arriving very soon, as the Quartermaster informs us that
Uncle Sam has no more on hand at present. This
supply makes quite a difference in the appearance of the men.
They now begin to look a little like soldiers, and we no longer have any
trouble in distinguishing them from citizens.
Perhaps it is no fault of the Government, but still it seems to me that
the Kansas volunteers have been treated with gross neglect in the way of
clothing. The men grumble not a
little about it. Another cause of
complaint with the Second Regiment is the character of arms issued to us.
They are the common musket, in a very bad condition, and I believe they
are condemned—if they are not condemned, they ought to be.
Should
I see any secessionists, and get a "pop" at them, and escape their
bullets, you will hear from me again.
Yours, &c.,
M.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], July 3, 1861, p. 3, c. 2
Hang
Out the Banner.—Everybody should procure one or more flags, with which to
decorate buildings on the Fourth. Let
us have a grand display.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], July 3, 1861, p. 3, c. 2
Three
or four families arrived here yesterday from Cass county, Mo.
They were not actually driven out, but being strongly for the Union,
thought that region was not a congenial one.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], July 4, 1861, p. 2, c. 1
The
publication of the Daily St. Jo. Gazette has been discontinued.
It was a vile secession sheet, and the people of St. Joseph may be
thankful that it is defunct.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], July 6, 1861, p. 2, c. 1
Summary: Account of Fourth of July
celebration at Leavenworth
"The Zouaves, perhaps, constituted the most showy feature of the
procession. Their costume was
composed of a red fez cap and tassel, blue figured jacket, and loose Turkish
trowsers. A female "cantineer"
(an Indispensable part of the French army,) marched with them, dressed in a
uniform corresponding to that of the company." . . .
"The Fusileers.
This unique company excited general attention, and created much
amusement. They were arrayed in all
sorts of fancy costumes. A
cart-load of darkey minstrels preceded the company, discoursing violin and banjo
music. The orator of the day was
robed in a somewhat ancient edition of the stars and stripes, and was
accompanied by the "Goddess of Liberty," a "gay and festive"
damsel, clothed in gorgeous array. They
drove a spirited mule, and rode in an elegant dray.
The rest of this grotesque band followed on horses and donkeys.
They held services, after the other exercises were concluded.
Two burlesque speeches were delivered, which created a great deal of
fun."
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], July 6, 1861, p. 2, c. 5
Madame Burdell, Doctress.
Will treat female weakness of every description, disease of the nerves,
neuralgia, sick headache, scrofula, lung and liver complaints.
She keeps a medicine which will remove every obstruction in monthly
periods, from taking cold. She
keeps on hand a cordial which gives speedy relief of children having diarrhoea,
and which will effect a permanent cure in chills and fever.—She will also pay
special attention to midwifery.
Office
69, Seneca street, next door east of Dr. Park.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], July 6, 1861, p. 3, c. 2
The
Steam Wagon that was on the Florence when she passed here, was landed at
Atchison. It was tried, in that
place, a few days ago, when it got "off the track," and pitched into
Challis' building, on the leeve [sic], damaging it badly.
The "masheen" also run over a man, breaking his legs, and
otherwise injuring him.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], July 21, 1861, p. 3, c. 2
The
ants had a grand procession yesterday in honor of something occurring down in
their dominions. They were out
several millions strong, forming a zig zag route from Hemingray & Co.'s Bank
to the Planters. Some suggested
that they were secessionists. They
were undoubtedly seceding from the bank; perhaps they think the Planters is the
best place for the "peculiar institution."
They took their eggs with them. Some
one suggested that they were removing their deposits from the bank.
Our devil mildly remarks that they were increasing the supplies of the
Planters. It was a grand event down
in antdom.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], July 23, 1861, p. 2, c. 1
News from South-Western Mo.
We conversed yesterday with five families who have just been driven out
from Southwestern Missouri, and are on their way to Illinois.
They appear to be intelligent, industrious and honest people.
They are from Jasper County, and about six miles from where the battle of
Carthage was fought.—They say that the battle was far more desperate than we
had heretofore supposed; that fifteen hundred secessionists were killed; that
they were from Friday until the next Thursday, in burying the dead.
They say that Siegel's artillery was terrible in the work of death; that
all along the line of the retreat, the ground was covered for miles with the
dead—men and horses; that the day after the battle, the battle field presented
a scene of terrible carnage. They
report that the loss of the Federal troops was small, owing to the great skill
of their commander, and the superior management of their artillery.
About
thirty families are following them—all driven out because they are loyal to
the Government. Thus is Missouri
being desolated, depopulated and ruined. This
is the fruit of treason.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], July 25, 1861, p. 3, c. 2
Men
from Fort Scott say they heard the firing of Sigel's cannon, at the battle of
Carthage, a distance of thirty-five miles.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], July 25, 1861, p. 3, c. 2
The
French Zouaves have been mustered into the U. S. service at the Fort.
They are for the most part composed of men who have seen active service
in the French army, many of them having belonged to the far-famed Zouaves.
Capt. Block, if we are correctly informed, served with the Zouaves in
Algiers, under the great Pellessier. He
is a fine officer, a brave man, and a true soldier.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], July 31, 1861, p. 2, c. 2
The
Osawattomie Herald gives an interesting reminiscence relating to a field piece,
now in possession of Capt. Snyder, of the Third Regiment.
During the troubles of '56, this cannon was at one time, in charge of a
guard of six Missourians, at a place near the State line.
It was taken from them, at night, by Mr. Stiles, of Shawnee, assisted by
three Kansas ladies, viz: Mrs. E.
W. Stiles, Miss Virginia King, aged fifteen, and Miss Sophia Knapp, aged
thirteen. The old gun which was
once used to crush out freedom in Kansas, will now do good service in
annihilating the traitors of Missouri.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], August 1, 1861, p. 2, c. 1
Captain McCook.
The Capt. McCook who was killed at the battle of Bull's Run, on Sunday,
21st of July, at the age of eighteen years, was Charles McCook, son
of Judge McCook, now of Illinois. His
family have distinguished themselves in the public service. His brother, G. W. McCook, of Ohio, was Lieut. Col. in Col.
Curtis', (now of Iowa,) Ohio regiment of volunteers, and served with distinction
during the Mexican war. Two
brothers are now Colonels in the Federal service in Virginia, one in Eastern and
one in Western Virginia. The
deceased was a brother of the Hon. Dan. McCook of this city—Probate Judge of
this county, and Capt. of a company now in service in Missouri.
Young
McCook died bravely. He had been
visiting the hospital, and while crossing a field his troops were assailed by a
band of horsemen who demanded a surrender.
He refused, when one of the horsemen shot him. The soldier who killed him was immediately shot by one of the
comrades of the deceased.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], August 1, 1861, p. 3, c. 2
To-day
is the anniversary of the West India emancipation. The colored men of Leavenworth will celebrate it by a
procession, dinner, speeches, &c., &c.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], August 2, 1861, p. 2, c. 1
Arrival of Military Officers.
Five gentlemen arrived in this city, yesterday, from Washington, who will
occupy positions on Gen. Lane's staff, or in the regiments of his brigade.
Their names are as follows:
Capt.
Luigi Navoni;
Lieut.
Guis. Laiguanite;
" Achille
De Vecchi;
" Luigi
Marini;
" James
M. Pomeroy.
The
first four are Italians, and have been in America, less than two months.
They came for the express purpose of engaging in the war for the
preservation of the Republic.
Capt.
Luigi Navoni, of Nice, has been in the military service for many years, and has
won great distinction. He was in
the Crimean war, and for his brave conduct there, received a medal from the
English, and one from the Turkish Government.
He was also in the last Italian war, and gained many laurels for his
courage in the Sicilian campaign. He
was one of Garibaldi's aids, with the rank of Major. He bears two medals, received from the Sardinian Government,
as a tribute to his merits.
Lieut.
Guis. Laiguanite, of Calabria, is also an officer of much distinction.
He has been in the army for twenty-two years, and served last under
Garibaldi.
Lieut.
Achille de Vecchi, has been in the service for thirteen years, and has secured a
high reputation as a gallant soldier. He
was a Captain of Artillery at the battle of Solferino.
Lieut.
Luigi Marini, of Sardinia, is a gentleman whose bearing marks him as a man of
military education, but how long he has been in the army, we are unable to say.
Lieut.
James M. Pomeroy is an American, and a cousin of Gen. Pomeroy, of this State.
He was an officer in one of the New York regiments before his departure
for Kansas.
These
officers will remain here until the arrival of Gen. Lane, who is expected soon
after the adjournment of Congress. He
has acted wisely in selecting for his aids, men of military ability and
experience.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], August 2, 1861, p. 2, c. 1
The
colored men and women of Leavenworth had an interesting celebration, at
Fackler's Grove, yesterday, to commemorate the anniversary of West India
emancipation. Speeches were made by
Messrs. Overton, Burnham, Morris and Hanson, which are highly spoken of.
A dinner closed the festivities.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], August 3, 1861, p. 2, c. 1
A
female spy has been arrested in the First Kentucky Regiment, at Racine,
Ohio.—On being closely questioned, she confessed her guilt.
She states that she has been in constant communication with the
rebels—that she is a member of the Knights of the Golden Circle, and through
that order, members of which she finds every where, she has found the means of
forwarding her letters to the rebels. On
all the long marches, she has carried her musket and knapsack, and never lagged
behind. She is about five feet,
seven inches high, and has rather effeminate features.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], August 3, 1861, p. 3, c. 2
"The
Home of the Brave" is the name of a Saloon on Shawnee street, which has the
stars and stripes painted on its sign. Good
and patriotic lager, &c., may be obtained there.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], August 4, 1861, p. 2, c. 1
K. G. C.
The Louisville Journal publishes a complete exposition of the objects and
rites of the Knights of the Golden Circle, taken from their secret documents.
Of these documents, the Journal says:
"That they are authentic, we give our solemn assurance as an editor
and as a man." It appears that the primary design of the order, is the
conquest of a portion of Mexico, and its conversion into a slave-holding
monarchy. But the order has also
been a valuable auxiliary to the secession movement, and has been the chief
instrument in precipitating the people of the South into rebellion and
revolution.
A
leading feature of this infamous association is the proscription of foreigners
and Catholics. This is in perfect
harmony with the spirit of aristocracy and intolerance prevalent among the
leaders of the chivalry, and shows that they aim at the destruction of every
liberal principle in our form of government.
Such doctrines will increase the abhorrence in which they are held by the
people of the loyal States. For, we
rejoice to say, that the patriotic devotion of the foreign-born citizens to
their adopted land, as exhibited by their recent brave services in its defence,
has swept from the North the last vestige of Know Nothing bigotry and prejudice.
That
feature of the K. G. C., which looks to the establishment of a monarchial
government in the territory they propose to seize, is also important and
suggestive. It is another evidence
that the public sentiment of the South is gradually becoming hostile to
republican institutions. Thus
slavery and political despotism go hand in hand.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], August 10, 1861, p. 3, c. 2
The
German refugees who were driven from near Liberty, some time ago, and who have
been stopping in this city, of late, have succeeded in bringing away their
families and household goods. One
of the wives, after having been driven from home, was compelled to take refuge
in a barn three miles this side of Liberty, where she gave birth to a child.
Her treatment, previous to, and during her confinement, by the chivalrous
Missourians, was such as makes one blush for humanity.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], August 14, 1861, p. 2 c. 1
More
Southern Violence.—Mr. Collins, son of Dr. Collins, a noted Methodist, who
escaped from the South some time since, relates the following:
"Miss
Geirnstein, a young woman from Maine, who had been teaching near Memphis, became
an object of suspicion, and left for Cairo, on the cars.
One of the firemen overheard her say to some Northern men:
"Thank God, we shall soon be in a land where there is freedom of
thought and speech." The
fellow summoned the Vigilance Committee, and the three Northern men were
stripped and whipped till their flesh hung in strips.
Miss G. was stripped to her waist and thirteen lashes given her bare
back."
Mr.
Collins says the brave girl permitted no cry or tear to escape her, but bit her
lips through and through. With head
shaved, scarred and disfigured, she was at length permitted to resume her
journey toward civilization.—[New York Tribune.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], August 15, 1861, p. 2, c.
2-3
Summary: Letter from Cosmopolite, 1st
Kansas Infantry, describing caverns in or near Lawrence County, MO.
"The Kansas First are not over anxious about their uniform, but they
would like to know if there is a prospect of ever getting anything to eat."
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], August 18, 1861, p. 2, c. 1
A Good Move.
Many robberies and depredations have been committed in the Southern
border counties recently, under pretense of operating against Secessionists.
A trial which took place in Olathe, revealed the fact that a regularly
organized gang existed, who, taking advantage of the political troubles, had
banded together to "confiscate" property, in the name of the
Constitution and the Union. Under
these circumstances, Gov. Robinson has appointed E. S. Lowman, Esq., his Aid,
and placed him in charge of Johnson, Lykins and Bourbon counties.
He is authorized to call out the full military force of the counties
afflicted, if need be, to put down and bring the thieves to punishment, as well
as to protect the borders from Secession surprise.
This is a good move.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], August 22, 1861, p. 3, c. 2
The
soldiers who seized the press and type of the Savannah Democrat, are about to
issue a paper called the "Child of the Regiment."
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], August 28, 1861, p. 2, c. 5
Bowling
Saloon.—D. M. Coleman opened the old Bowling Saloon (late Melodeon Hall)
opposite the Planters' House, on Main street, last evening.
The opening gave fair promise of a good business.
The bar is supplied with the best of liquors and cigars, and Mr. Coleman
pledges himself to "keep up the furor."
New balls, new alleys and prime liquors is his call.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], August 28, 1861, p. 3, c. 2
The
American Concert Hall.—This popular place of amusement will re-open this
evening, with an entire new company.—Mr. Wheeler, the manager, has spared no
pains to procure the best talent. He
has secured the services of the greatest living contortionist, the "Red Man
of Acgeir." By all means, go
and see the "Red Man" tonight.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], August 29, 1861, p. 2, c. 2
Indians.—A
large number of Osages, in full war costume, came into town last Thursday to
offer their services to their Father at Washington. They rode around the plaza several times singing their war
song, and followed by large numbers of curious soldiers. In the evening they gave a war dance, in the Plaza, which was
witnessed by a large concourse of soldiers and citizens.
They offer their services on condition that they be furnished with "wabusca"
(flour) and "pacheney" (whisky.)—Fort Scott Democrat.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], August 30, 1861, p. 3, c. 2
We
were highly gratified, yesterday, at meeting Mr. W. H. Bisbee, of the Kansas
First, who has just "returned from the war." He is suffering from a wound in the ankle, which unfits him
for active duty at present, and is here on a furlough granted by the Hospital
Superintendent, at St. Louis.
Mr.
Bisbee was formerly editor of the Weston (Mo.) Mail, and has been our
correspondent, in the First Regiment. As
we have often been asked who wrote the letters signed "Cosmopolitan,"
[sic--Cosmopolite] that have appeared in the Times, we take this opportunity to give Mr. B. the
credit for their authorship.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], September 7, 1861, p. 3, c.
2
The
Turners were out, yesterday with "Kickapoo," yesterday afternoon.
They placed the target about 500 yards distant from the piece, and fired
at it with grape and round shot. Some
of the shots were well made. With
very little practice, the Turners would soon be able to do fearful execution
with their little pet.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], September 8, 1861, p. 2, c. 2
Canning Fruits.
The best method known is to heat the fruit in the can, thoroughly and
through, by steaming, at a temperature of about 218 or 120 [sic?] degrees, and
then, by sealing while hot, exclude the air.
Directions—Into
a common wash boiler put a quantity of water sufficient to cover the bottom to
the depth of two or three inches, which will be enough to supply the requisite
steam and prevent the bottom from burning.
A little above the surface of the water place a rack made of lath or
other like strips, on which to set the cans.
Fill the cans with the fruit, without the addition of sugar or [any]
other thing, and with the stopper out or cap off, set them on the rack.
Close the boiler as tightly as can be done with the cover, and the cloth
spread beneath it. Then, with a brisk fire, heat the can and contents through.
Ordinarily,
cans that are not more than four inches in diameter, may be heated through in
about twenty minutes after the steam begins to issue from beneath the boiler
cover. Some kinds of fruit,
however, become heated thro' sooner than others.
Those between the parts of which the insterstices [sic] are comparatively
large, such as peaches or pears cut in pieces, heat sooner than sliced tomatoes
which, in consequence of their watery nature, so fill the can, as not to leave
any insterstices [sic].—Fruit, fully or over ripe, generally heats through a
very little sooner than that which is green or not wholly ripe.
Some
kinds of fruit, berries especially, settle away during the heating, and leave
the can but partially full. To
remedy this, some of the fruit should be put into a tin pail, or other
convenient vessel, and be set within the boiler and heated, at the same time
with that in the cans, with which to fill up before sealing.
After
sealing, if the cans be glass, they should be set away in a dark place, and
always, whether of glass or other material, in a cool situation; and set where
the temperature never falls to freezing point.—Fruit Preserver Manual.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], September 8, 1861, p. 2, c.
1
Another
Refugee.—We received a call on Saturday last from a man named Orr, a refugee
from Missouri, and formerly a resident of Vernon, a small place in that State.
He left to avoid being impressed in the rebel service, he preferring to
fight for the Constitution and the Union. The
rebels have a novel way of getting along. When
they want a wagon cover, they enter a house—it making no difference whether
the occupant is a Union man or a Secessionist—and empty the feather
beds—taking the cloth for their wagons. Whenever
a Secessionist meets a farmer who has a good pair of pants on, he appropriates
the same to his own use. They leave
nothing undone to carry out their designs, or to place themselves in comfortable
quarters. He states that a large
number of the people of his section have left taking with them their horses,
cattle, etc.—Olathe Herald.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], September 10, 1861, p. 2, c. 1
[Correspondence of
the Times.]
From Camp Lyon.
Camp Lyon, near Roll [sic], Mo.,}
September 1, 1860.}
Editor
Times:--A few days ago, while on picket guard, I was informed by a reliable
farmer's wife, that the Secession women residing in the vicinity of camp, have
put their heads together, and devised a plan to assist Ben. McCulloch & Co.,
in driving the abolition invaders from the "sacred soil" of Missouri,
by putting poison into the pies they bring into camp for sale, of which a large
number are daily consumed. Some
one, a hidden listener, spread the news of the diabolical design thro' the
neighborhood, and thereby put us on the alert, and preventied [sic] them from
putting their fiendish object into execution; as nothing unusual has yet
occurred in camp, as regards the health of the troops.
The
same day I was informed by a farmer residing three miles from where the picket
was posted, that his house had been visited during the night by a party of about
forty Secessionists, and plundered of nearly all its contents.
While the Secesh were plundering the house, the farmer went to his
stable, took his horse and hid him in the woods, and kept aloof until they
departed. Not being satisfied with
plundering the house and stable, they returned in two hours after, thinking to
catch the farmer at home; but he was absent; they departed again, swearing that
"we will have the d----d Dutchman before to-morrow evening."
The
rebels here, are collecting in small squads, and going South to join McCulloch,
who, it is rumored, is concentrating his forces 60,000 strong, at Lebanon, Mo.,
about sixty miles distant, preparatory to an attack upon
Rolla.
The
weather for the past few days has been very hot.
More anon,
Rover.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], September 10, 1861, p. 3, c.
3
The
greatest modern poetess of England, Mrs. Browning, said before she died, in
Florence, last June, when referring to the United States:
"It is your transition-time—your crisis; but you will come out of
the fire purified, stainless, having had the angel of a great cause walking with
you in the furnace."
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], September 10, 1861, p. 3, c.
2
The
Committee of Safety meet nightly, at the armory. Their sessions are secret, and the members are pledged not to
divulge the proceedings.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], September 10, 1861, p. 3, c.
2
The
Mayor's proclamation calling upon the citizens to close their places of business
at 4 P.M. every day for the purpose of drill, was again promptly responded to
yesterday. Our citizens have not
abated one jet in their military ardor. If
they keep up the interest and drill every day as they have been doing for the
past few days, a few weeks will give us a large body of well organized and
thoroughly drilled militia.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], September 11, 1861, p. 3, c.
2
The
American Concert Hall continues to attract large audiences.
A new and laughable burlesque, entitled, "He would be a Son of
Malta," was brought out last evening, and is on the bill, again, for
to-night. It is alone worth the
price of admission.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], September 12, 1861, p. 3, c.
2
The
American Concert Hall.—This popular place of amusement is nightly crowded with
an admiring audience. The Red Man
of Agar and his little son, are the great attractions. Their gymnastic feats cannot be excelled, if equaled by any
performers in the world. Ben
Wheeler has recently brought out the new after-piece entitled the "Son of
Malta." It is decidedly rich.
Go and see it, if you want to enjoy a hearty laugh.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], September 13, 1861, p. 2, c. 1
The Secessionists in Our Midst.
That we have in our midst, Secessionists, and those who sympathize with
the Southern rebels, in their war upon the Government, is a well-known fact.
How to deal with these men, has long been a perplexing, and is fast
becoming a practical question. Among
them, we have neighbors and personal friends; but the relations they bear
towards us, cannot make us forget what is due to our own safety and welfare.
There
are residents of Leavenworth, who undoubtedly hold sentiments in relation to the
present struggle, that are obnoxious to our people; yet who would not give aid
or information to the enemy, nor do aught to injure the city.
If such men can keep their objectionable opinions to themselves, there is
no reason why they should be harassed or molested.
It is time, however, to have one thing distinctly understood:
that treasonable doctrines cannot be openly proclaimed with impunity, in
Leavenworth.
There
are others of the class to which we refer, whose presence, under any
circumstances, is dangerous. We are
satisfied that there are Secessionists here who hold communication with the
Missouri rebels, and who would rejoice to see Kansas overrun by those fiends in
human shape. These men should be
properly dealt with, either by the civil or military authorities.
We want no night forays upon suspected persons, by unauthorized and
lawless bands. Such matters are of
too much moment, to be left to the arbitration of a few reckless individuals.
Neither
would we have the property of those who are charged with Secession proclivities,
appropriated to private uses. The
Government has wisely and justly determined to confiscate the effects of those
who are in arms against it, or who have committed overt acts of treason; but
this affords no excuse for seizures of personal property, by men who hold
themselves accountable to no law and no authority.
Under the influence of a temporary excitement, this community has
regarded such acts with leniency and forbearance; but the sober judgment of our
citizens will neither approve nor countenance a course fraught with so much
danger, and so destructive of every principle of good government.
The tendency of these unlawful raids is to provoke a spirit of
insubordination to the regularly constituted authorities, which must be checked,
or it will soon involve our whole people, Union men as well as others, in
anarchy and ruin.
Let us
not introduce here the system which prevails throughout Cottondom.
Let us not imitate the riotous and arbitrary acts, which have so
disgraced the South, and which have marked the progress of this unholy
insurrection against the Government. We are fighting for the supremacy of Law.
That is our shield and our safeguard, and we must ourselves regard it
with reverence, or we cannot hope to enforce its obligations upon others.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], September 13, 1861, p. 2, c.
1
St.
Joseph.—The Elwood Free Press says " A year since St. Joseph had a
population of 15,000. To-day it has
not more than 4,000." Union
men are constantly being driven out, and those who remain, are robbed of their
property. Merchants are removing
their goods to other points, where they can live and do business in safety.
The
"Free Press" further remarks: "St.
Joseph is now without a telegraph, a railroad, and without her best citizens.
Verily, Secession is a good thing. It
does its work swiftly. It killed
St. Joseph in one short week."
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], September 13, 1861, p. 2, c. 3
Spies of the Female Gender.
Occasional writes to Forney's Press of some of the female traitors who
infest Washington:
Miss
Mary Windle, who was captivated a few days ago, (having failed for some
thirty years in captivating anybody else) and who is now held as a prisoner, has
been a violent advocate of the traitors. She
is a maiden of uncertain years and autumnal appearance—a writer of bad
original, and an adopter of first rate other poetry—addicted to newspapers and
hotel society—a sort of virgin Jenkins, a kind of Mrs. Joe Gargery, always out
on a sort of "rampage" on various pretences.
"Mary" supposed that her talents having been rejected here, she
might find a better market for them elsewhere, and so she offered them to Davis
in the capacity of a clandestine correspondent and eavesdropper.
She boasts of her arrest, and seems desirous of the notoriety she has
acquired. Mrs. Greenhow is another
of these lady friends of treason—in person of far more ability than the
masculine Miss Frible above referred to. She
has been one of the queens of our F. F. V.'s, and delighted in being one of the
leaders of fashion and society hereaways. A long time engaged in this business,
she has undoubtedly been of great service to the public enemy.
Like Miss Windle, she glories in her martyrdom, and will doubtless look
forward to being duly commissioned as one of the saints in the rebel calendar.
I hear that others of these sweet daughters of Eve are to follow this
twain. The lady of an ex United
States Senator is freely mentioned as the next on the list, and I hear the wife
of one of our leading merchants discussed as a candidate for the attentions of
the provost marshal. Is it
offending the sanctities to write of these things?
Is our regard for women to prevent us from exposing and checking them
when they become emissaries of a great and unparalleled tyranny? When their husbands, and fathers, and brothers run off to
enlist in the traitors' army they leave behind these tender partners of their
former homes; and if these latter become agents of discord and mediums of
treachery the law must take its course.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], September 14, 1861, p. 2, c.
3
Must
be Blue.—The whole army of the U. S.
is to be uniformed in blue. There
is to be no more fantastic toggery. Some
of the men in the army on the Potomac who were uniformed in grey, are getting
ragged, but the Government will not permit any more grey clothes to be used.
The boys must wait until they get blue clothes.
Gen. McClellan is very energetic in his hostility to all uniforms except
the regulation blue.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], September 14, 1861, p. 3, c.
2
To
Arms.—All good citizens having arms of any description needing repairs, are
earnestly requested to bring such arms to the State Armory in the Times
building, to be repaired under the supervision and at the expense of the
Committee of Safety. The armory
will be open for this purpose from 10 o'clock A.M. to 4 o'clock P.M. every day,
(Sundays excepted,) until further notice.
By
order of the Committee.
S. F. Atwood, Sec'y.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], September 15, 1861, p. 2, c.
1
"Remember
Buena Vista."—This is the cry of the Indiana troops in the present war,
the South Carolinians having charged them with showing the white feather at
Buena Vista. The Indianians are
determined to win imperishable fame. The
Indianapolis Sentinel thus chronicles an achievement of the gallant Eleventh:
"Miss
Seraphina Tensey, a young lady who went to Evansville along with the chivalrous
Eleventh Indiana, some two or three months ago, in order to nurse the sick and
wounded soldiers, has returned. She
has the encomiums of the whole regiment for the manner in which she performed
her arduous duties.—Miss Tansey's name will descend to fame.
She is doing as well as could be expected.
The baby is a beautiful black eyed son-of-a-gun, ready at any moment to
storm any breastwork. Good for the
sucker and down with Jeff. Davis. Hurrah
for Indiana!"
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], September 17, 1861, p. 2, c. 1
Return of the
Kansas Second
Enthusiastic and Appropriate Reception!
Great Military Display!!
. . . In truth, the men looked rough, the old banner
tattered and torn in the storm of lead and iron, looked rough too, but the men
marched with a firm and steady tread, and the old flag floated as proudly as
ever in the breeze. "Old
Kickapoo" belched forth its noisy welcome, and the cheers of glad thousands
followed the regiment to its camp. . . .
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], September 17, 1861, p. 2, c.
1
The
Missouri Secessionists living on the Southern border of Kansas, are at their old
tricks. Families are coming into
this and other northern counties every day, being driven out of their homes by
the border rebels.—The rebels take everything they can get their hands on,
regardless as to the articles. Something
should be done in the way of protecting the settlers of Southern Kansas.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], September 17, 1861, p. 3, c.
2
Leavenworth, Sept. 16, 1861.
At a
meeting of the Committee of Safety, the following resolutions were passed and
ordered to be published:
Resolved,
That this committee disapprove of, and denounce "Jay Hawking;" and
that they will do all in their power to prevent it; and, in this regard, they
invite the co-operation of all good citizens in the State; also,
Resolved,
That the City Authorities be requested to strictly enforce the vagrant acts.
S. F. Atwood, Sec'y.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], September 19, 1861, p. 2, c. 1
The Platte City Affair.
The following extract, from a letter received here from Platte City,
places the command of Col. Smith in a bad light, premising always that the
writer is a man of veracity, which, under the circumstances, we think may be
safely questioned. That there were
obvious improprieties in the conduct of the soldiers—that outrages may have
been committed, we do not doubt, but that such a system of indiscriminate
pillage was adopted, as the writer describes, we should not for an instant
hesitate to declare as exceedingly doubtful and improbable. Indeed, we have it from good authority that all the pillaging
was done by the Missouri Home Guards, and for them there is an apology almost
approaching justification. For
weeks and months they have been robbed and driven here and there through the
State, at the pleasure of these State's Rights, Law and Order villains, and it
is but natural that, now the tables are turned, they should feel inclined to
visit the sins of Secesh upon Secession itself.
They were not human, else, and the robbers of Platte have found out by
this time, that their misdeeds, like curses and chickens, must come home to
roost:
"During
the night and following day, nearly all the private houses and stores were
entered and pillaged by the soldiers. All
that was valuable was removed, and furniture, clothing, &c., scattered
promiscuously over the house and yard. They were not satisfied with appropriating the valuable
property that was portable, but they broke and destroyed what they could not
remove. Persons were searched, and
even ladies were required to give up their jewelry.
Such vandalism and barbarity met with little or no check from the
officers. The fields were scoured,
and numbers of horses stolen—wagons were taken, and nothing every promised.
In a few cases, an informal and worthless receipt was given."
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], September 21, 1861, p. 2, c. 1
Jayhawking.
For months the Conservative has been the accredited organ of a system of
pillage and plunder known and recognized among bandits as the highest
state of civilization. Not content
with occupying a superficially equivocal position between law and lawlessness it
openly sets all laws and authorities at defiance in yesterday's issue in the
following language:
"Jayhawking
was got up in Kansas. It's one of
our things. It works well; we
believe in it, we are going to have it. It
don't make any difference whether the authorities, civil or military, believe in
it or not. Kansas don't care much
for authorities; never did, never will."
This
is anarchy, riot, a reign of terror glazed over with the specious plea of
loyalty to the Union; just as if a man could be loyal to the Union without being
loyal to the laws and constituted authorities.
Loyalty to the union implies loyalty to the government.
There can be no loyalty to the government without respect and obedience
to its laws and constituted authorities. Whoever
sets at nought one or the other, or both, no matter on which side he proclaims
himself to be, is an enemy of the Union and the government, equally with Jeff.
Davis and his co-conspirators. There
may be sedition among pretended Union men—this war is waged against all
sedition, including Jayhawking—and there never can be peace, there never will
be order, until rebellion and jayhawking are put down.
By
what authority is Jayhawking carried on? Does
the Government authorize it? No.
Then they authorize themselves—they are a law unto themselves.
If Cleveland may Jayhawk and be tolerated, Joe Tuttle or any other
desperado or marauder may do the same. If
one band may Jayhawk to-day, two bands may do likewise to-morrow, and so on ad
infinitum. This is the naked
logic of the principle. Jayhawking
strikes at the very root of, and destroys American government, to wit:--the
law-abiding spirit of our people. It
professes to draw the sword for the Union, but acting without
authority—without responsibility, it sets at defiance the laws of the Union.
What use is there in drawing the sword for the Government, if by that
self-same sword the laws of the Government are to be overturned?
If this thing is to go on—if society is to be totally disorganized, let
every man begin now, take for himself, Jayhawk in the name of the Union,
the Constitution and the laws, and the utter destruction of every principle of
good government, however wise and beneficent, and the security of all property
or rights will be speedy and final.
The
course of the Conservative is fanatical, reckless, lawless and whatever else
tends to anarchy and confusion, to the overthrowing of well ordered society and
wise and wholesome laws. It has not
only the heart of mischief, but the audacity to flout its crimes boastingly and
defiantly before our eyes. The
Jayhawkers rob with an understanding that they have a journal to applaud their
felonies. Its Jayhawking doctrines
are infamous, uncivilized, unchristian and anti-American, and coming as they do
from a public journal, are calculated to do great harm, and should be frowned
down by every true patriot.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], September 24, 1861, p. 2, c. 1
Once More.
"When Cleveland Jayhawked Leavenworth, the Times did not even notice
the fact as a matter of news. It
didn't dare to speak. One would
think from its howl of yesterday that it was really opposed to
Jayhawking."—[Conservative.
We
dare always, to speak for law and a Christian civilization.
The Conservative dare not do as much.
We dare to always oppose anarchy and mob rule.
The Conservative never does as much.
The old saying has many applications, "Birds of a feather flock
together." We have constantly
denounced Jayhawking, without fear or favor.
We denounced it during the Montgomery excitement, and again in the Tod
affair; and more recently we have called it outlawry, and utterly opposed to
true patriotism. We do not, we will
not, abate one jot or tittle in condemnation of this dangerous system of
prostituted patriotism.
The
recent Jayhawking done by Cleveland in Leavenworth was on the heels of our
municipal election. The factions in
both parties had combined and crushed out the conservative element.
Riot and misrule was the natural result of that lawless and disorderly
coalition. The scene of plunder
that ensued was the necessary consequence of that unholy alliance.
It was not the fruit of our teachings or efforts, and we felt that tasting
the "dead sea apple" was sufficient, without our comment, to be a
source of wisdom to the people hereafter.
When
we thought it would do good to again speak out against Jayhawking we did it in
plain and unmistakable terms. Does
the Ishmaelite of the Conservative understand our position on Jayhawking?
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], September 24, 1861, p. 3, c.
2
The
American Concert Hall continues the place of popular resort.
It is nightly crowded, and Ben Wheeler seems to have discovered exactly
what will please the public.—The laughable farce of "Our Gal" is on
the bills this week with the amusing pantomime of "The Miser of Bagdad."
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], September 28, 1861, p. 3, c.
2
Military
Hospitals.—A number of the Iowa Third, on the sick list, were sent here night
before last, from Kansas City. A
portion of these were afflicted with the measles. The others were received into the hospital at the Fort, but
owing to the lateness of the hour and the limited accommotions [sic] of the
hospital building, those having the measles, were compelled to remain on the
portico of the hospital all night, for fear of communicating the disease to the
other patients. At an early hour in
the morning, Marshal McDowall visited the Fort, and learning the facts from
Captain Prince, both these gentlemen came to the city and secured a building to
be used as a hospital, to which the patients were removed, and are now
comfortable. Another building has
also been secured and is being fitted up for use.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], October 1, 1861, p. 3, c. 2
Ben.
Wheeler's American Concert Hall every week presents some new and attractive
feature, and is the popular resort of an evening. To-night the Zouave drill is to be personated, which is no
doubt some on the "Veskit arrangements," and we may calculate on about
a bushel of buttons every time Jerry plays Mr. Dribbles, in the popular farce of
"The Good for Nothing," Ettie doing "Nan."
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], October 2, 1861, p. 2, c. 2
The
Harvest of Death.—Dr. Lyon, Brigade Surgeon under Gen. Lyon, at the battle of
Wilson Creek, was witness to the following extraordinary incident:
"A
tall rebel soldier waved a large and costly secession flag defiantly, when a
cannon ball struck him to the earth, dead.
A second soldier instantly picked up the prostrate flag, and waved it
again—a second cannon ball shattered his body.
A third soldier raised and waved the flag, and a third cannon ball
crashed into his breast, and he fell dead.
Yet the fourth time was the flag raised, the soldier waved it, and
turned to climb over the fence with it into the woods.
As he stood astride the fence for a moment, balancing to keep the heavy
flag upright, a fourth cannon ball struck him in the side, cutting him
completely in two, so that one-half of his body fell on one side of the
fence and the other half on the other side, while the flag itself lodged on the
fence, and was captured a few minutes afterward by our troops.
Our troops captured three rebel flags, but lost none."
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], October 4, 1861, p. 3, c. 2
The
Social.—The first social cotillion of the season, which came off last evening
at Stockton's Hall, was in every way a success, as well in the numbers present
and as proving a season of unalloyed enjoyment. The committee certainly deserve great credit for the
successful manner in which they completed the arrangements, and no one present
will ever look back with ought of disappointment to the evening of October 2nd
1861. Among the dancers we noticed
several gentlemen in regulation blue, as well as Lieut. McGonnigle, who, we
regret to learn, has doffed the military for the citizen.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], October 6, 1861, p. 2, c. 2
A son
was born to a woman in the camp of the 37th N. Y. regiment, and
christened Abraham Lincoln with great ceremony. The Chaplain performed the rite; the Lieutenant colonel and a
Captain stood godfathers, and the Surgeon sponsor. The natural father was somewhere in the crowd.
DAILY TIMES [LEAVENWORTH, KS], October 7, 1861, p. 3, c. 2
O'Neil's
Panopticon of the present war now being exhibited at Ben. Wheeler's American, is
indeed a masterpiece, and reflects credit upon the young artist by whom it was
executed. The present completed
series only includes the harbor of Charleston, shipping, bombardment of Sumter,
and illumination of Charleston, in honor of the event. Go and see it by all means.