On This Day in 1864 ~ KC Civil War History

Wednesday, October 26, 1964.

noreply@blogger.com (L A Little) — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 21:30:00 +0000

Some fifty additional prisoners arrived in town this morning, captured by our forces from Price's retreating columns. These were taken about forty miles out. Price's retreat is reported to be most precipitate. The road is lined with his cast off plunder. Wagons, buggies, even the extra cannon wheels of their batteries are thrown aside to lighten their loads.

The Southern Methodist church is being fitted up as a Hospital, and preparations are going on for the comfort of all the wounded.

The Government steamer Gen. Grant came down from Leavenworth to-day after more wounded. Those able to be removed, were sent up to that city.

Dr. McMurray was left by Price in charge of the wounded rebels, now in the hospital at this place. The doctor is well known in this city and vicinity, having formerly edited a paper in Independence.

GENERAL BROWN UNDER ARREST. -- We learn that Gen. Pleasanton put Gen. Brown under arrest last week, and turned his command over to the ranking Colonel. Brown, it is said, was dilatory and disobeyed orders in not attacking the enemy as directed, and Pleasanton promptly relieved him.

PRICE'S HEADQUARTERS ON SUNDAY. -- It is now definitely ascertained that Price had his headquarters on Saturday night last, at the widow Marsh's, about nine miles from Westport. Large quantities of beef and other stores were left by him at that place. Some forty of his wounded were also there The force that our boys engaged at Westport on Sunday was Shelby's division. Shelby himself is reported to have been severely wounded in that fight. At first they talked of taking him into Mr. Wornel's house, but though it was a little too risky and took him further to the rear.

THE PRISONERS. -- Every dictate of humanity should be obeyed in our treatment of prisoners, but humanity does not require that rebel officers should be allowed on the streets, a a Captain was yesterday, who boasts of having escaped twice already. We understand also that there are a couple of Rebel Surgeons here. From forty to sixty of their comrades are lying wounded out on the Blue, with but one surgeon and a single nurse to take care of them. These prisoners should all be carefully guarded. We cannot afford to loose any of them by military kindness.

Trains are running again regularly on the North Missouri railroad.

By order No. 59, Col. Coates relieves Maj. Pritchard as commander of this post.

The military were pressing teams all the morning, to bring in the remainder of the wounded.

Shirts are in demand at the hospitals. Those having a spare one should send it immediately.

The weather to-day has been changeable The reopened business houses have been doing a splendid trade, and the city assumes again its old business activity.

Monday, October 24, 1864.

noreply@blogger.com (L A Little) — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 06:38:00 +0000

BATTLE OF WESTPORT

Old Price Defeated.

He Is Fleeing South.

In our Saturday's edition we gave an account of the fighting on Friday, during which day our forces fell back from Little Blue to Big Blue.

On Saturday the enemy succeeded in forcing a passage across Big Blue at the Upper Fords, greatly outnumbering our forces and driving Moonlight and Jennison back to Westport. Our loss was considerable in this day's operations, the Kansas Militia suffering a loss of from 100 to 150 killed, wounded and prisoners. Gen. Curtis, on Saturday afternoon, moved his headquarters from Big Blue to this city, and Saturday night the whole army was concentrated about this point, the advance being at Westport.

The enemy was encamped about three miles beyond Westport, on the Fort Scott road. Price, from all accounts, was himself in command. They were confident of being in Kansas City by Sunday night. Many former residents of Kansas City was among them, desirous of wreaking vengeance on their former friends and neighbors. Early yesterday morning the battle commenced, the enemy greatly outnumbering our advance, and extending his line west nearly to Shawnee Mission and crowding down in front into the timber South of Westport. Cols. Ford, Jennison and Moonlight were soon hotly engaged. Moonlight held the extreme right, to prevent the enemy's outflanking us. Gen. Curtis soon ordered the militia up and the boys went in with a will. The 19th Kansas militia were dismounted and sent to the front, also the Miami county boys, and did excellent service in checking the rebel advance. The infantry were ordered up, and formed a line on the bank of Brush Creek, South of Westport. Our batteries were playing lively on the enemy and there was rapid firing along the line.

The enemy were gradually forced back from the timber into the open ground and fields along the Fort Scott road near the Wornal place. Here they made a strong stand making temporary breastworks of rails and firing from the stone walls and cornfields. But our fire was too hot for them and a ringing cheer along our lines told that the enemy was being forced back. This was about 11 o'clock, and for the last hour and more cannon firing off from the extreme left, had told of the approach of Pleasanton's forces from the East. They now emerged in strong lines along the prairie, a short distance beyond the forks of the Fort Scott and Harrisonville roads, and charged upon the enemy's flank while our boys charged down on the front, putting them to complete rout.

The artillery and cavalry pushed on as rapidly as possible, shelling the rebels from every eminence and keeping up the pursuit till dark.

The battle field exhibited evidence of the fierce contest. The enemy had fled in such haste that he had been forced to leave his dead, and many of his severely wounded. In the field next to the lane, on this side of Wornal's house, there were seven dead rebels lying side by side, and near them an officer, said to have been Col. McGee; around the latter the rebels had built a little pen of rails. A little further on were the remains of a rebel cannon, broken to pieces by a shot from one of our guns.

The open prairie beyond Wornal's, the evidence of the fight were visible all about -- dead bodies, saddles, blankets, broken guns and dead rebels. A distance from the forks of the road, on the Harrisonville road, lay a dead rebel, the top of his head shot off by a cannon ball. He was the very image of a bushwhacker, and had on three pairs of falcons. On one of his fingers was a large gold ring. One of our soldiers tried to take it off, but the finger was so swollen that it would not come off, and he left it and passed on. Another dead rebel, we saw on this part of the field, was clothed in a fine new suit of clothes, evidently the plunder of some store or house. On the prairie our shells seemed to have done the main execution. About three miles out was a rebel shot through the bowels and left by his companions by the roadside to die. At a house by the road, was one shot through the neck -- a mortal wound. Early in the day, the rebels took possession of Mr. Wornal's house for a hospital. Here they left about a dozen too severely wounded to be moved, and three soldiers to take care of them. We interrogated some of these men, and they were all members of Dobbins' Brigade of Arkansas troops. With one exception, of those we conversed with, they claimed to have been forced into service.; one, a boy of 18, said he volunteered rather than be conscripted. The most of those wounded will die, being shot through the body. The less severely wounded were removed last night to Westport, and are receiving the same attentions as our wounded.

Quite a haul of prisoners was made during the day. Some forty or fifty of them were marshaled in line, just at night, as we came through Westport, and started off under guard at this place. Many of them were mere boys, from sixteen to nineteen years old. Some of them had a bushwhacker look, while some of them looked like "good quiet farmers," who had lately joined the expedition for plunder. One remarked that they "had got the joke on Old Pap this time, as they would surely beat him into Kansas City." Another replied that "he wished Old Pap was along with them."

One thing was to be remarked of all the rebels we saw -- dead or alive --the solid, ignorant, degraded appearance of the whole of them. They seem to belong to a different race from ours, and most certainly an inferior one. In truth, this war is one of intelligence, enlightened, and Christian civilization against barbarism. These miserable, degraded, hungry wretches, on their errand of plunder and devastation to our peaceful homes, are fit representatives of the half civilized power that is endeavoring to overthrow Republican institutions on this continent.

We would have lost the homes of this hated city, had these wretches made good their entrance here. That they did not, we owe under the good Providence of God, to the brave Kansas boys who helped us beat the invaders back. We should certainly have been overpowered, had they not crossed the line and helped fight their own as well as our battle on Missouri soil.

LATEST NEWS!

The Enemy in Full Retreat and
Our Boys After Them.

A courier just in from Gen Pleasantoni reports that the officer attacked the rebels again early this morning. They fled at the first fire and are already thirty miles from Westport. Our forces are in hot pursuit. It is thought that the main body of Price's troops, with his immense train moved in that direction before yesterday and that it was an outside column with which our forces fought yesterday.

A COUPLE OF PAROLLED PRISONERS. -- We mentioned in Saturday's paper the capture of Sam Fry and Jerry ????? by the rebels. They have since been parolled by Price. We learn from them that they were captured by the notorious Todd. Price, it seems, had given strict orders against the killing of prisoners, and Todd to show that he was obeying these orders, took these two men to Price. He questioned them sometime and dismissed them under care of the Provost Guard.

The boys soon fell in with McLane of Kansas notoriety, -- "Candlebox" McLane -- who having known them in the old Kansas times secured their parole. They were prisoners during the fight of the Little Blue and say that Geo. Todd was killed at that fight, beyond any doubt. They heard the fact repeatedly mentioned in the rebel camp. Price said of Todd that he was a brave man but a "great scoundrel." The rebels robbed Jerry and Sam of all they had.

Saturday, October 22, 1864.

noreply@blogger.com (L A Little) — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 06:42:00 +0000

FIGHT ON THE LITTLE BLUE!

Major Smith, of the 2d Colorado Killed!

Our Forces Fall Back to Big Blue!

Independence has been Abandoned!

Yesterday was a "field day" with the Army of the Border. Col. Moonlight was holding the line of the Little Blue with his regiment, the Kansas 11th. Early in the day the enemy appeared in force, and succeeded in crossing the Little Blue.

Col. Ford, with his brigade, was immediately ordered up from Independence. His brigade consisted of ten companies of the Second Colorado, the 1st Colorado Battery, part of the 16th Kansas cavalry, and a regiment or two of the Kansas Militia.

The command went down from Independence on the double-quick and struck immediately for the front, C. B., 2d Colorado, in advance. Deploying into the line of battle as they came on the field, the were hotly engaged in less than five minutes. The troops engaged in the fight were Col. Ford's brigade, as above stated, the Kansas 11th, under Col. Moonlight, and the Kansas 15th, under Col. Jennison, and McLane's Colorado Battery.

Generals Curtis and Blunt were on the field in person. Our forces being outnumbered, were forced to fall back, stubbornly contesting every inch of ground, holding the enemy in check at ever favorable position, and fighting in perfect order and discipline. The fight continued all day -- our forces falling back at night behind the Big Blue.

The enemy fought well, it is said, and seemed well disciplined, fighting by the call of the bugle. The fighting on both sides was done by cavalry and artillery, the cavalry dismounting and fighting on foot, most of the time.

The 2d Colorado behaved with the conspicuous gallantry which has always marked the history of that splendid regiment. The "boys" are enthusiastic in praise of Col. Ford, who was under fire all day and acted with the most admirable coolness and bravery. He had several narrow escapes, at one time a s hell bursting in the limbs of an apple tree beneath which he and his staff were standing.

The noble Major Smith, than whom a braver soldier never gave his life for a good cause, was killed early in the engagement. He had just received orders from Col. Ford and rode off waving his hat and cheering his men on, when a musket ball struck him near the left nipple, the ball passing thorough his body. He lived a few moments, long enough to give some directions to a brother officer concerning his private affairs. They boys were nothing daunted by the loss of this brave officer, but seemed possessed by a zeal to avenge his death.

The loss in this regiment will amount to about 100 killed , wounded or missing -- probably not more than 15 or 20 killed. Among the wounded are Lieutenant Spencer, of Company G, wounded in the foot, Sergt. Taylor, Co. K, lost a leg; Sergeant Kenton, of Co. B, wounded; Frank Gould, Orderly Sergeant, time expired by volunteer aid, shoulder torn off by a shell, will probably die. The conduct of Sergeant Gould was heroic in extreme. Though so terribly wounded, he hurrahed for the gallant Colorado as he was born from the field, waving the arm that was left. Sergeant Errest, of Co. D., severely wounded; Corporal Bradford, of Co. C, mortally wounded.

Among the killed of this regiment, we learned the names of Bob Bates, of Co. F, Charles Sherman, of Company C, Cummings and M Bryan, of Co. L, and Duffer of Co. B.

The 15th Kansas, is said to have behaved splendidly. This regiment and the 2d Colorado would alternately fall behind each other, load their pieces, pass to the front and fire. Col. Jennison, to use the language of the boys in the fight, was a "perfect brick" and distinguished himself all day. Lieut. Col. Hoyt behaved like the dashing soldier he is. He made a charge which is spoken of in the most enthusiastic terms.

Col. Moonlight, of the 11th Kansas, won universal admiration by his coolness and skill. The boys of the 2d Colorado are loud in his praise.

McLane's battery did splendid execution. It was the first time the boys had a chance to use their new rifle pieces in action, and they were delighted with them. Captain McLane was reported wounded, but escaped unharmed.

The Kansas 16th regiment is reported to have behaved bravely and to have done good execution. Under the lead of such brave and experienced officers as Lieut. Col. Walker, Major Ketner and others, they could hardly do otherwise. Captain John Wright is said to have distinguished himself.

In this engagement our gallant boys held the whole Rebel force in check all day, fighting them over a distance of seven miles. If the enemy attempts to cross the Big Blue, there wil be a tremendous fight. A courier in from the front this morning says our pickets had been driven in and skirmishes had commenced before he left. Rumor says Rosecrans drove the Rebels out of Lexington yesterday, capturing their transportation and many prisoners. The same authority puts Brown at Hickman's Mills.

We have not been able at this writing to learn the casualties of the Kansas Regiments. Jerry Glahart and Sam Fry, of Lawrence, are reported to have been captured by the enemy. Some prisoners were captured by our side -- how many we cannot learn.

THE LATEST.

News form the front is that the enemy are moving south from the Blue, towards Hickman's Mills. Whether this is a bonafide retreat to escape from Rosecrans' forces, which are supposed to be closing in on the rear, or is an attempt to flank our forces, is unknown. A few hours will probably demonstrate.

JUST IN. -- A gentleman just form the front reports no fighting, so far, to-day. Some light artillery firing was heard just as he left, on our right, toward Hinkle's Ford. It is believed the enemy is either retreating or attempting to flank us by way of Hickman's Mills. A courier is reported to have just arrived stating that Jennison is hard pushed at Hickman's Mills.

BURIAL. -- Major Smith was buried this afternoon at 4 o'clock. Peace to the ashes of the fallen hero.

ROSECRANS' FORCES. -- Must by this time be close upon Price's rear. Indeed, the pressure of his men on the enemy from the east, is the most reasonable solution of the bold push they have been making toward the rest.

HOLD THE TOWN. -- There should be no disposition to yield the town, save in the last extremity. A couple of thousand resolute men behind these fortifications can hold Price's whole army at bay, at least until Rosecrans can come up.

Friday, October 21, 1864.

noreply@blogger.com (L A Little) — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 17:04:00 +0000

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BUSINESS. -- All business outside of military departments, was suspended to-day by military order. The town has the appearance of a second edition of Goldsmith's "Deserted Village." We trust this will be the case for only a short time. We do not see any military end to be achieved by the restriction of business except so far is it is directly interferes with military operations. Certainly the bakeries, provision stores, &c., should be allowed to be open part of the time, or the community must suffer.

STATION GUARDS ATTENTION! -- Capt. Carpenter's company of station guards will meet for roll call and drill, at 4 P. M., to-morrow, (Saturday) 22 inst., -- all delinquents look out. All members of above company entitled to fresh beef for the last twenty days, will put in an appearance between 8 and 12 o'clock, A. M., to-morrow morning. EDMOND BRYON, Commissary Sergeant.

FIGHTING AT THE FRONT. -- A courier has just arrived this P. M. from the front announcing that skirmishing is going on the Little Blue, east of Independence. Surgeon Akin immediately left for the scene of action Whether this is the commencement of an attack in force, or merely a skirmish, time will develop.

SKIRMISH AT LEXINGTON. -- We learn from a gentleman who participated in the advance of our forces under Blunt, that they had occupied Lexington for a day and a half, before Price's forces attacked them. Our forces contested their advance beyond Lexington, until compelled by disparity of numbers to fall back. The fight was continued on this side of Lexington, our forces falling slowly back and the enemy pressing on as far as Wellington. Artillery was used on both sides. The enemy had rifled cannon. Our loss was supposed to be about forty killed, wounded and missing. Two companies were separated from the main force for a time, which led to the report that they were captured by they were not. Our forces are in constant communication with Gen. Rosecrans, and all are acting in conjunction and harmony.

Thursday, October 20, 1864.

noreply@blogger.com (L A Little) — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 04:51:00 +0000

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BLUNT DRIVEN OUT OF LEXINGTON!
MISSOURI UNDER MARTIAL LAW!
KANSAS MILITIA TO REMAIN ON THE BORDER!

Blunt got into Independence yesterday. He says he was driven out of Lexington by 20,000 rebels. Gen Rosecrans telegraphs from Sedalia that he thinks the attack on Lexington is a feist to cover Price's retreat from the state, by way of Shelby's old rout. Missouri is placed under martial law. The Kansas militia will remain on the border, with headquarters at the Blue.

Parties from Clay county to-day report "all quiet" there.

Snowflakes were flying this morning.

INTO THE GUARD HOUSE. -- Some of Capt. Dowd's company of militia refused to obey orders yesterday and do duty, and were accordingly shut up in the guard house. It is a poor time to bolt now. Every man should be ready and willing to do his duty.

BOY WANTED. -- A smart intelligent boy of good habits, who wishes to learn the Book Binder's trade can find a place at this office.

DEATH OF MR. COTTRILL. -- Mr. Mahlo Cottrill, one of the proprietors of the Kansas City, Santa Fe & Denver Express & Stage Company, died in this city to-day. Deceased was about 70 years of age. He was born in Vermont and resided t here until coming west some few years ago. He enjoyed the respect of the entire community. His funeral will be attended from the Methodist Church to-morrow at 3 o'clock, P. M.

COMPANY C. -- Captain Shouse's company will meet to-morrow, 22nd inst., at 3 o'clock for roll call at their quarters, in Dively's Block, on 3rd street. By order of Capt. Shouse. M. DIVELY, Ord. Serg't.

Wednesday, October 19, 1864.

noreply@blogger.com (L A Little) — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 03:31:00 +0000

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We regret to learn that Mr. Cottrell, of the Santa Fe Stage Company, lies dangerously ill.

Capt. J. C. W. Hall, Provost Marshal at this Post, has been ordered to take the field by Gen. Curtis.

WHY HAS PRICE WAITED SO LONG? -- Price's waiting so long while our forces have been gathering around him is very strange. There is something behind the scenes which must explain this.

Our citizens are again doing guard duty in this city. There certainly never ought to be a draft here, for our people are "in the service" most of the time.

CAPT. EDGAR SEELYE. -- This efficient officer has been appointed Chief Quartermaster of the Army of the Border.

Emboldened by the presence of the invaders, guerrilla bands are increasing in North Missouri, depredating upon the inhabitants, and claiming to be on the way to join Price.

There are a large number of strangers in town, and our hotels crowded. The streets are full, and business generally active.

The weather continues unexceptionable and city improvements are being pushed forward. We shall soon have a brick sidewalk the whole length of Main street.

BENNETT HOUSE. -- This hotel under its efficient hostess, Mrs. Ferguson, is receiving a large share of public patronage. It sets a good table, and its accommodations for travelers are ample and complete. J. A. Hutchison has the bar, which is well stocked with liquors and cigars.

Tuesday, October 18, 1864.

noreply@blogger.com (L A Little) — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 03:16:00 +0000

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Our streets are very lively these days. What with the movement of troops, the receiving and forwarding of supplies, and the general business of the campaign, we are having busy times.

BUSHWHACKERS. -- The bushwhackers are said to be gathering in Clay county preparatory to a strike at Liberty. They are congregated in quite large force near Richfield, and keep pickets out.

BUSHWHACKER KILLED. -- Four or five of these scoundrels attacked a house on the road to Parkville, on the other side of the river, last night. They were driven off with the loss of one of their number.

NEW DAILY. -- We have received the Daily Herald, published at Paola, Kansas. It has a very clean and intelligent face.

ARTILLERY. -- Col. Coates has obtained some artillery to be stationed at this point. We have needed this a long time and are very glad that we have at last got it.

The Benton came down to-day with supplies for the troops. Kansas City is, as we have always said, the natural point for supplying the border. When the time for the real defense of Kansas comes, here is where Headquarters will virtually have to be.

THEATRE. -- The Theatre was well attended last night. To-night "Miriam's Crime" and the "Dumb Belle" are repeated; both are excellent plays, and performed with the perfectness which practice always gives.

There is said to be no great loss without some small gain. And if our citizens have lost by interruption to business occasioned by Price's invasions, they have at least gained the instructions they have received in military matters. They are now all armed and organized. We wish tat from this time forward, as long as war lasts, they could be thoroughly drilled, at least as often as once in two weeks. In times like these, nothing contributes so greatly to the security of any community as a thorough preparation for war.

The experiences of the last two weeks should teach us wisdom for the future. How many absurd and improbably rumors gained credence? How many times the rebels were close upon us? How sure people were that Price had Independence? And yet, now we see that while there was all the time danger, and danger sufficient to justify the most vigorous measures of self-defense that we put forth, still t here was at no time any such imminent peril as to reasonably cause fright. In times of war there are two things which should not be neglected: First, a full preparation for all the dangers that ought to be reasonably guarded against, and, secondly, the cultivation of a spirit of coolness and self-possession. Thus we may not only diminish real dangers, but may be delivered in good part from the fear of imaginary ones.

Wednesday, October 12, 1864.

noreply@blogger.com (L A Little) — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 02:34:00 +0000

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NEW COMPANY CITIZENS GUARDS. -- Capt. Thomas Whelan, late of the 7th Missouri Volunteers, is authorized to raise a company of Citizen Guards. Those wishing to join this company, under a veteran officer, will report at the Court House to-day. Turn out at once. Old soldiers are particularly invited to join this company, as it is designed to make it an effective organization.
R. T. VAN HORN, Commander, Citizen Guards.

REVIVAL. -- A Baptist revival is going on in Westport, with much effort.

FALL. -- The fall season has come. Gold has fallen; produce has fallen; dry goods are falling. All these things the people will rejoice.

Two companies of Citizen's Guards were armed with new Enfield muskets last evening. Our citizens are thoroughly armed and ready to resist any ordinary attack.

Our citizens, we are sure, will respond with alacrity and unanimity to the call made by Major Pritchard, commanding. Let every man show himself a man in this crisis.

SENT OFF. -- The prisoners and sick at this post have been sent to Fort Leavenworth. In case of an attack, our military commanders are determined that there shall be nothing to prevent our whole military force being made available.

The weather yesterday was extremely fine, and business good. A great deal of farm produce, wood and forage is coming in, and our streets and stores are crowded with sellers and buyers, despite the rumors of old "Pap's" advance with his destroying thousands.

STOPPED. -- The packet Emilie has stopped running between here and Leavenworth, except on Sundays. Travelers bound east will now have to stage it to Weston, if they go via Leavenworth, St. Joe, &c.

Tuesday, October 11, 1864.

noreply@blogger.com (L A Little) — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 00:09:00 +0000

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MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION
Mayor's Office
City of Kansas, Oct. 10, 1864.

     In view of the critical condition of affairs, I hereby call upon the citizens of Kansas City to close all places of business at 4 o'clock P. M. this day, and every day until further orders, and assemble at the Court House at that hour, attach themselves to some one of the Citizen Guard Companies, and drill.
     They will bring with them private arms such as have them, shot-guns, rifles, etc. Every effort is being made by the military authorities to supply arms and ammunition, and it is doubly necessary to know the force to be supplied.
     It is hoped that a general and cheerful acquiescence will be given, as where all are in danger, there can be none excused.
     R. T. VAN HORN, Mayor. BERNARD DONNELLY, Register.

Yesterday was a fine day and business brisk.

The draft has been postponed in the 2d Congressional District.

ATTENTION -- All of Capt. Souse's company of exempts are hereby required to assemble at the Court House, on Tuesday the 11th inst., at 4 o'clock P. M., for the purpose of drawing arms and ammunition.
BY ORDER OF CO. COMMANDER.

THEATRE. -- The beautiful drama of Aline was presented to a delighted and appreciative audience. The drama is one of great merit, abounding in fine sentiment, agreeably interspersed with mirth and fun. The scene is laid in that land of love, suffering and song, "poor ould Ireland."

FOR RENT. -- The elegant and commodious sales room under neath the office of the Journal of Commerce. Inquire at this office.

Sunday, October 9, 1864.

noreply@blogger.com (L A Little) — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 05:35:00 +0000

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Yesterday was a fine day. A large number of farmers were in, and business was brisk.

CONGREGATIONAL. -- Religious services will be held by Rev. E. A. Harlow, at Mrs. Brown's school-room, to-day, at 10 1/2 o'clock, A. M., and 7 1/2 o'clock, P. M.

Owing the inclemency of the weather, the Fair at Atchison has been postponed to the 12th, 13th, and 14th inst.

Yesterday we got none of our Leavenworth exchanges. Sometimes we get one, sometimes two, but hardly ever the three together. Where is the blame?

The City Guards and Enrolled Militia are being drilled for service, should they be required. In case of necessity, Kansas City could marshal a formidable force.

ATTENTION. -- Company A, Station Guards, will meet this evening at 4 o'clock, at Company headquarters, No. 7, Metropolitan Block, McGee's Addition.

THEATRE. -- Long's Hall was crowded last night with a fashionable and appreciative audience. Miriam's Crime" was well presented. J. D. Wood, as the returned convict, was a fine presentation; so was that of J. K. Powers as "Heffin, the Solicitor."

FLAG RAISING. -- Captain Seelye raised a splendid flag staff on the Fort Ground yesterday afternoon. It is one hundred feet in height, and the flag floating from it can be seen from the country round about for miles The pole was prepared and erected by John McBurney, Esq., the efficient and capable Master of Transportation, under whose careful superintendence everything went off in the most satisfactory manner. When the flag staff had been prepared, Mrs. Harry Linden, the accomplished actress, amid the cheers of the multitudes, ran the flag up and its ample folds were thrown to the breeze. A verse of "rally round the flag, boys," was then sung in charming style by a wee bit of a little fellow, hardly four years old, son of Judge Stevens. Brief speeches were made by Captain Seelye, Col. Van Horn and T. D. Thacher. Mr. Linden, when the flag had been fully elevated, gave the following sentiment, which was cheered to the echoes of "Our Flag -- It has afforded protection to all who have sought it beneath its folds. God grant it may again wave in triumph, over the whole United States."

Saturday, October 8, 1864.

noreply@blogger.com (L A Little) — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 03:33:00 +0000

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Yesterday was a fine day, and trade lively. The streets were unusually full.

Rev. Mr. Harlow returned yesterday. The members of his church and many friends will be glad to see him again.

The packet came down yesterday morning, well loaded. Besides freight for our merchants, there was a lot of ordnance stores.

The Fifteenth Kansas has left Fort Scott.

     FROM BRIGADIER GENERAL BROWN TO MAJOR GENERAL CURTIS. --
       JEFFERSON CITY, OCT. 6 -- 5:30 P. M.
         To Major General Curtis:
         Price has advanced his cavalry and artillery and is pressing in the fighting. My wounded are coming in from the front.   There is no question but he is moving in force. What you do should be done quickly. The telegraph and our communications will probably be cut to the west to-night.
        I have only to say if we do not make a successful defense he will be into Kansas City in a short time with large reinforcements. -E. B. BROWN, Brig. Gen.

     FROM BRIGADIER GENERAL FISK TO MAJOR GENERAL CURTIS:
       JEFFERSON CITY, OCT. 6
        The enemy are steadily advancing and closing upon us. They crossed the Osage in force at Prince's Ferry at noon to-day. We hold them at the Morean to-night or the road to Castle Rock. Shall contest their advance inch by inch. A few killed and wounded to-day. We hear of no force pressing the enemy's rear. We shall fight them to-morrow, and hope to give you a good report. CLINTON B. FISK, Brigadier General.

STARTLING JOKE. -- A waggish son of Esculapius caused great consternation in some of the establishments leveeward yesterday, by the startling announcement that Price was advancing, and was close to the town! They were relieved when he explained that it was Tom Price, who had just come down on the railroad packet.

FLAG STAFF RAISING. -- Capt. Edgar Seelye will raise one of the tallest flagstaffs this afternoon at the Fort at two o'clock. All are invited to attend. A new flag will be run up; and, in the language of one of our native poets, "long may it wave." It is almost unnecessary to add that the Captain will see that nothing is wanting to give spirit and enthusiasm to the occasion.

Thursday, October 6, 1864.

noreply@blogger.com (L A Little) — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 02:33:00 +0000

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St. Joseph proposes to raise a battalion for Col. Van Horn's sixty days' regiment now recruiting in this city.

E. Y. Shields. -- This rebel Captain is dead. He was formerly editor of the West published at St. Joseph.

The stage brought in a heavy Eastern mail yesterday. Its arrival was very gratifying.

Charles Carpenter is announced to-day as a candidate for the Legislature. He is a good man, an old citizen and a staunch Republican.

Gen. Odon Guitar has been nominated as candidate for Congress in the 9th District, on the McClellan ticket.

The weather yesterday was exceedingly disagreeable -- over head, under foot and roundabout.

THEATRE. -- There was another fair house at the Theatre last night, and the whole company acquitted themselves well. Nothing but fine weather is needed to fill the hall to overflowing. To-night a good bill is offered.

APPOINTMENTS. -- Col. Joseph S. Gage, late Colonel of the 29th Missouri Infantry, has been appointed a Brigadier General in the militia, and ordered to report to General E. C. Pike for assignment to duty. also, Col. E. Z. Colman, late Colonel of the 8th Missouri Infantry, has been appointed by the Governor as Brigadier General of the militia, and ordered to report to Gen. Pike for Assignment.

PRICE'S ADVANCE. -- The vanguard of the rebels destroyed a train of sixty wagons between Irondale and Mineral Point, and the men were massacred without ceremony. The towns of Ironton, Arcadia, Mineral Point and Potosi suffered great injury. The crops in that part of the country are entirely destroyed. Many citizens are utterly ruined.

Wednesday, October 5, 1864.

noreply@blogger.com (L A Little) — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 01:37:00 +0000

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We had no Eastern mail yesterday.

Yesterday the weather was wet, muddy and disagreeable. Business was dull, fires well patronized, and the state of the country elaborately discussed.

MILITARY ORDERS. -- By the orders published to-day, it will be seen that the city guard has been placed under the command of Col. Van Horn, and ordered to report for duty.

MARKET HOUSE. -- Among the improvements to this institution, is the marble top stand which distinguishes the butcher's stall of Ross & Truett. This firm always keep the best of meats.

The St. Joseph Herald and Tribue have been consolidated under the title of Morning Herald and Tribune.

THEATRE. -- Notwithstanding the mud, there was a fair audience at Long's Hall last night, and the performance passed off with satisfaction to all. To-night, a capital bill is offered; and we expect to see an overflowing house. The company is by far the best that has ever visited us. The new comedy of "Miriam's Crime," is full of interest and humor, and the manager should repeat it the first fair night.

Briggs & Watson have received by U. S. Express, a lot of late style Ladies' Hats and a fine lot of Furs, which they are selling cheap.

WANTED. -- A good sewer and a good seamstress by Mrs. Miner, on the corner of Sixth and Walnut streets.

Tuesday, October 4, 1864.

noreply@blogger.com (L A Little) — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 21:37:00 +0000

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MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION -- CITIZENS MUST ARM!

     The withdrawal of troops to meet the invasion of the rebel army, leaves us to our own resources for protection against marauding parties and bands of guerrillas.
     It is thus the duty of every citizen to defend himself against the common enemy, and to render to the military authority every assistance in the present emergency.
     I therefore call upon t he citizens, en masse, of Kansas City, to meet at the Court House, this morning, October 4, 1864, at 11 o'clock, to organize for the defense of the same, and to act in conjunction with the military forces of the district.
     It is our duty, and all other business should be laid aside until the common danger is past.
     It is not intended to create a panic, but common prudence requires that steps should be immediately taken to ensure safety.
     Every citizen is expected to respond to this call, and those unwilling, must accept the consequences.
     --R. T. VAN HORN, Mayor.

The steamer Sioux City came down Sunday morning, with a good trip for St. Louis. The packet came down Sunday afternoon. She brought a large amount of freight for our merchants.

"Did you ever see the beet?" T. Buckles, a farmer in this neighborhood, presented us with a beet yesterday which weighed 12 1/2 pounds.

The steamers Isabella, Yellowstone and Tacony, advertised for this port, have been taken by the Government to convey troops.

COLD. -- Yesterday fires, overcoats and gloves were in demand. The thermometer went down to a very salubrious point, while mud stood above par.

RAIN. -- Sunday night we had a most liberal rain storm. The dwellers in the upper regions of late have been very generous with their showers. If they had been a little more partial to us during the summer, the price of corn and "paratees" would have been materially lowered.

Sunday, October 2, 1864.

noreply@blogger.com (L A Little) — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 21:12:00 +0000

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It is rumored that Quantrell is in Randolph county, with 600 men.

The enrolled militia were out on drill yesterday, and presented a fine appearance.

A small eastern mail arrived yesterday, the first we have had for three day.

Matt Foster yesterday laid the latest papers on our table. He has all the late magazines and periodicals.

The Jewish New Year began last Friday evening. Many of our citizens of that persuasion are observing it.

The weather took another cool bath yesterday, and is improving. We are glad to notice the change, without having our eyes filled with dust and other particles of animated nature.

Martin Trale, formerly a resident of this city, and belonging to Capt. Miller's company in the old 25th Missouri, was one of the murdered soldiers at Centralia. He was coming home on furlough.

Business was good yesterday, and the streets crowded all day. The present activity in every branch of trade is very promising, and we trust that Kansas City will feel no more drawbacks to her prosperity.

Saturday, October 1, 1864.

noreply@blogger.com (L A Little) — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 20:45:00 +0000

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Yesterday evening we had a regular fall rain -- slow, cold and disagreeable.

CENTRALIA BUTCHERY CONFIRMED. -- We learned yesterday that in Centralia, Mo., the bushwhackers under Bill Anderson, on the 27th inst., killed in all 158 men -- all soldiers but two. The following dispatch we clip from the St. Joseph Herald:

The bushwhackers under Bill Anderson, to the number of about 300, came from Fayette to Huntsville and demanded the surrender of Huntsville. Col. Demy got in the Court House with his men, and sent word to him that he would see him in hell first. They left and came to Centralia, too late to stop the train; but yesterday they came in again, about 200 strong, two hours before the train got there. When the train arrived, about 100 shots were fired into it. They stopped the train, took all the passengers off, robbed them, took 24 returned soldiers out into line, and shot them down in cold blood; set fire to the depot and it communicated to the train. They made the engineer start the train, and it ran 3 miles before stopping. The whole train, mail, express and baggage was burned. One citizen and one passenger were killed. A short time after Anderson left, Major A. V. E. Johnson, of Hannibal, with 135 men came in. They were taking care of the dead and wounded when Anderson returned and made an attack on them. Their horses were stampeded, and every man tried to take care of himself in the the best way he could. The last seen of the Major he was surrounded by a few of his men, and is supposed to be killed. Only 25 of his men are known to be safe. That is the latest up to last night. -- Jay Vincent.

Companies H and I, 2d Colorado, will remain at this station for the present.

The steamer Sioux city came up yesterday evening. She left a large amount of freight at our levee. The packet came down yesterday, bringing a large amount of freight for our merchants. A number of our citizens left on her to attend a convention at Hamilton.

The Santa Fe coach went out yesterday, with a good load of passengers. Travel to New Mexico and Colorado is as great as ever.

Col. Powell Clayton, of the 5th Kansas Volunteers, has been appointed a Brigadier General by President Lincoln.

OVERLAND MAIL RESUMED. -- The service on the Overland California Route has been resumed. We understand that the road has been passed over by the agents of the Company, and they report no Indians to be found, and that the coaches may run with entire safety. The people of the whole country will rejoice to learn that the mails are once more to be transported with regularity and promptness.

Friday, September 30, 1864.

noreply@blogger.com (L A Little) — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 19:46:00 +0000

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Yesterday was decidedly fallish, and fires were necessary to make one feel comfortable. The fine rain on Wednesday night has settled the dust for some time.

Our markets are well supplied now with farm products, but the prices are startling to buyers of slender means. The substantials they are forced to have, but upon rarities they can only bestow a hungry glance.

Maj. Pritchard, of the 2d Colorado, still remains in command of this station.

BUSHWHACKERS AT BARRY. -- A private letter informs us that the mail-carrier from Parkville, Mo., yesterday morning, reports 500 bushwhackers at Barry, a few miles from Parkville. The troops at Parkville moved out on the hill to defend the place.

CROWDED. -- An indisputable evidence of the increase in the floating population of Kansas City, is the fullness of the hotels.

Business continues lively -- increased somewhat by military movements. The wholesale trade has opened well this fall, and the retail is steadily increasing.

Companies A, B, and C of the E. M. M. are ordered to assemble to-day, Companies A and C at the Market House at 2 o'clock, and Company B in front of the Union Hotel at 4 o'clock. Those failing to report will be arrested for disobedience of orders.

The new sidewalks on Main street are going forward rapidly. The same may be said of other city improvements.

THE DRAFT. -- There will be no draft in the Fifth District, that section having fully filled its quota.

BROOM CORN. -- Frank Kump informs us that this crop has been very fine this year -- double what it was last.

The Governor of Kansas has called out the military of Douglas and Shawnee counties. They are to report at Fort Scott.

DEATH TO ALL GUERRILLAS. -- General Fisk having nearly cleaned the upper country of guerrillas, has recently been concentrating considerable bodies of troops in Adrian, Boone, Howard, Randolph and Monroe counties, with determination to drive the guerrillas out of that region.

Thursday, September 29, 1864.

noreply@blogger.com (L A Little) — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 18:11:00 +0000

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By General Orders No. 9, it will be seen that citizens can now drink their fill.

Gen. Brown has moved his headquarters from Warrensburg to Jefferson City.

Business was good yesterday, and our streets were thronged. The packet came down yesterday morning. She was well loaded with passengers and freight.

Price, we trust, is making his last invasion of Missouri. It seems as though the old traitor should be caught or killed this time.

The steamer Denver, that has been plying between St. Joe and Omaha, came down yesterday. She received guards for her pilot house, preparatory to her trip down.

Matt Foster has kindly laid the latest papers on our table. He has just received a lot of new music, and guitar and piano instructions.

BUSHWHACKERS IN CLAY. --A gentleman from Clay yesterday, informs us that Todd, with one hundred and fifty men, was prowling through that country. The citizens of Liberty keep pickets out all the time.

WILHITE'S MILL. -- We understand that this mill is to be rebuilt on the old site next spring. This is an enterprise in which we all feel interested, especially in the farming community, and we shall be glad to see it running again.

GUERRILLAS ON THE NORTH MISSOURI. -- On Tuesday the guerrillas stopped the train coming west on this road, and destroyed the cars and locomotive. The mails and express matter were broken open, and the passengers robbed. We have no particulars, but hear that some of them were killed.

ATTENTION COMPANY A., STATION GUARDS. -- You are requested to at teh Company 's Headquarters, Metropolitan Block, McGee's Addition, this evening, at 7 o'clock, as there is important business to be discussed.
By order of C. A. CARPENTER, Captain Commanding.

Wednesday, September 28, 1864.

noreply@blogger.com (L A Little) — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 17:35:00 +0000

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Major Ransom is now at Paola, Kansas, acting as President of a Court Martial.

Gen. A. J. Smith has been presented with a magnificent sabre, by his St. Louis friends.

Business was lively yesterday. A large number of Southern Kansas merchants were in town buying their fall stocks.

We had a fine rain Monday night, which laid the dust, and made the atmosphere pleasant and cool.

PARTY AT HICKMAN'S MILLS. -- Company A, 2d Colorado, gave a party at this place last Monday evening. The Colorado string band was in attendance and discoursed most excellent music. All were pleased, and the party passed off well. The citizens of Hickman's Mills regret very much the departure of Company A.

No eastern mail again yesterday. The boat not coming down, we understand, was the cause.

We understand that the 77th Regiment of the E. M. M. has been ordered to be in readiness for active service.

FORT SMITH. -- The latest news we have from this point in Arkansas, is that the troops there are on half rations and likely to be reduced to quarter rations; forage is exhausted, nearly all the cavalry is without horses, and matters generally look gloomy.

We regret to see in the Baldwin City (Kansas) Observer, the death of Mrs. Warren, wife of C. T. Warren, Esq. Mr. Warren was for some months connected with the Quartermaster's Department in this city under Captain Lloyd. Mrs. Warren was a most estimable Christian woman.

Tuesday, September 27, 1864.

noreply@blogger.com (L A Little) — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 17:24:00 +0000

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G. W. Mahaffet, an old resident of this place , was buried yesterday.

Yesterday was warm and dusty. There was considerable activity on the street, and business generally opened well.

ADVERTISE. -- We are receiving a fine lot of printers' stationary. Now is the time for our merchants to advertise by cards and circulars.

The Shreveport came up yesterday morning -- seven days from St. Louis. She was heavily freighted for this place.

The packet came down on Sunday, well loaded for this port. Quite a number of our merchants received new goods.

The Second Colorado Battery, stationed at Lawrence, under command of Captain McLain, was ordered to leave for the border last Thursday.

A salute of one hundred guns was fired at Fort Leavenworth Saturday evening, in honor of Gen. Sheridan's victory.

There was a great turnout of the people on muster-day in Wyandot. Everyone seemed surprised there were so many able-bodied men in the county, after furnishing so many for the war.

NEW DAILY. -- We have received No. 1 of the Lawrence Daily State Journal. It is decidedly one of the neatest papers published in Kansas.

An accident occurred on the Platte County Railroad last Tuesday, by which two cars were smashed, and twenty-five persons more or less injured. The cause of the accident was the breaking of one of the wheels.

OYSTERS. -- The Pacific Restaurant received a lot of fresh oysters by the packet. We can bear palatic evidence to their freshness and fine flavor. W. J. Hackett knows "how to keep hotel," and can dish up oysters in an incomparable manner.

The widow of Samuel Hallett has been stopping a few days at Wyandot. She will retain her connection with the Pacific Railway for the present, and aid in pushing forward the enterprise.

September 27, 1864.

noreply@blogger.com (L A Little) — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 17:07:00 +0000

DEFEND YOUR HOMES!
U. S. Volunteers for Sixty Days!
Avoid the Draft!

I am authorized by Maj. Gen. W. S. Rosecrans, commanding this Department, to raise a Regiment of U. S. Volunteers for

SIXTY DAYS!

This gives every man an opportunity to defend his home, receive rations, pay, clothing and arms from the United States, and at the same time relieve us of the draft. Every six men enlisting for sixty days counts a full man in the draft quota. I want all the old soldiers I can get to raise companies and officer them. Apply at once at the Court House. -- R. T. Van Horn.

Sunday, September 25, 1864.

noreply@blogger.com (L A Little) — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 16:58:00 +0000

Saturday is always brisk in Kansas City -- yesterday was unusually so. Many country people were in, and both the retail and wholesale business was heavy. Farmers are bringing in considerable country produce, which commands good prices.

Capt. Austin, of the 8t Kansas, is one of the six hundred Union prisoners placed under fire at Charleston.

Gen. Geitzler has ordered the militia of southern Kansas to hold themselves in readiness to march at a moment's notice.

Rev. Mr. Fuller will preach the funeral sermon of Wm. H. Bromley this morning, at the Baptist Church.

GUERRILLA FIGHT. -- Last week a small party of Ray county militia were surprised by about 125 bushwhackers and six of the militia were killed a a number wounded, and two taken prisoner, one of whom escaped. The surprise took lace in the edge of the bottom between Richmond and Lexington.

MUSIC LESSONS. -- A. Hamilton Ballagh will open a class for vocal music, on Tuesday evening, September 27, at Long's Hall. The course of instructions will be Dr. Mason's mammoth exercises.

R. H. Boughton, Es., lately of the Leavenworth Bulletin , has taken the local department of the Conservative. He is a ready and graceful writer, and will do the locals of Leavenworth in a very acceptable manner.

THE FIRST PARTY. -- We had the pleasure of attending the first party of the season last Friday night, at the spacious mansion of Col. Coates. It was given in honor of some lady friends and largely attended by the elite of the city. The Colonel knows how to entertain, and his many friends enjoyed his liberality exceedingly.

Saturday, September 24, 1864.

noreply@blogger.com (L A Little) — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 20:51:00 +0000

The packet came down yesterday, with a good load for this place. Business was quite good, and the weather fine.

The Santa Fe coach went out with a good trip yesterday, Peter Kelley, messenger.

L. R. Palmer, of Pottawatomie county, Kansas, has been appointed Indian Agent in the place of W. W. Ross.

Elder R. Morton will preach in the Christian Church this evening at candlelight , and on Sunday at 10 1/2 o'clock.

The Militia of Kansas is being placed in a state of efficiency, in case Price should attempt his long cherished plan of invading that State.

WANTED. -- At the Westport mills, any quantity of good merchantable wheat, for which I will pay $2.25 per bushel on delivery. -- J. C. MORRIS.

General Brown telegraphs that there were reports of the presence of a few guerrillas in Cooper county, but as a number of companies of citizens had been organized under Order No. 107, their protection was pretty full assured. General Brown advises all persons who have fled from their homes in his district to return and aid in protecting them.

FLESH MONGERS. -- The latest intelligence from the seat of the draft, in this state, places the price of substitutes from $200 to $300. Aliens and veterans appear to be plenty, and anxious for the pay.

KICKAPOOS. -- Maj. Bennett, Agent for the Kickapoo Indians, has received a letter from those that went South, saying they were preparing for a grand hunt, and will be back this spring. It was surmised that they had joined the hostile tribes.

BUSHWHACKERS. -- On Thursday week last, General Douglas, with a part of the 1st Iowa, while scouting in Boone county, came upon a gang of rebels, and routed them. A number of horses were captured and some killed. Two rebels were severely wounded, one in the moth and one in the thigh. No loss on our side. Bill Anderson and a part of his band about a week ago made a raid upon Rocheport.

Friday, September 23, 1864.

noreply@blogger.com (L A Little) — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 20:25:00 +0000

The Ferryboat Ella passed up yesterday with portions of the wreck of the Emma.

Our old townsman, Charley Vincent, announces himself to-day as candidate for Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas.

Yesterday was rather warm, but business was good. Our merchants have fallen in the price of their goods, and this fact is bringing plenty of buyers.

THE APPROACH OF PRICE. -- A telegram has been received by the Leavenworth Conservative, which says that the rebel Gen. Price has crossed the Arkansas with Cavalry, Infantry, and Artillery. One of the scouts who arrived at Springfield, (Mo.), estimates their strength at 26,000.

KANSAS MILITIA CALLED OUT. -- The Governor of Kansas has issued orders to call out the militia of Douglas and Shawnee counties, to move in Fort Scott.

IMPROVEMENTS. -- Several of our merchants are mending their ways -- on the East side of Main street. The side-walk on both sides of the streets need re-organizing.

THE DRAFT. -- We learn from parties just from Lexington, that no draft has yet been commenced in this district. The successful recruiting of colored troops in this part of the district will fully fill our quota.

RELEASED. -- Miss Sue M. Bryant and Miss Lou Mayfield, of Booneville, Mo., who were arrested and confined in Gratoit street female prison, St. Louis, for avowed secession and writing rebel letters, have been released. They were sent back to their friends on taking the oath, and giving adequate security for future good behavior. Their letters were published as a warning to all indiscreet parents, and silly secesh maidens.

Thursday, September 22, 1864.

noreply@blogger.com (L A Little) — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 19:47:00 +0000

RECRUITING. -- Several companies of negro troops have of late been scouting through Pike county, recruiting. Many of the negroes of that county are reported to have taken to the brush to avoid conscription.

"How Are You, Conscripts?" -- The telegraph tells us that the draft is proceeding quietly thought extensive sections of the country, and will doubtless go on till completed. In Missouri the commencement was made in the first Congressional district, as having the largest deficiency to supply.

GUERRILLA DEFEAT. -- Last Saturday night, about four miles from Lexington, in the neighborhood of Richmond, Mo, an army of militia fell upon a band of bushwhackers, and a sharp fight ensued. The rebels were defeated, with a loss of six or seven killed, and a few wounded. The militia followed them up, and it is to be hoped they will capture the whole party.

AUTUMN. -- The weather is now delightful. The cool morning and evenings presage the coming frosts that will crimson the woods, and the winds that will rob the forests of their leafy robes. Autumnal landscapes will soon greet the eye, emblematic in their dying beauty of the transitory things of earth. Barren trees will afford no shelter to the rebel assassin and the bushwhackers like evil birds, will seek a more southern clime but not warmer than Federal fire has made their atmosphere the past summer.

SALOON KEEPERS LOOK OUT! -- Capt. Hall, Assistant Provost Marshal, being asked what was meant by "malt liquors" in his s=circular permitting saloons to open for the sale of beer or malt liquors, replied, "Malt liquors are meant to include beer, and not wine, brandy or whiskey," and he added that the saloon keepers of this place had better look out or they would march under guard insets of fours to Independence, to be tried for disobedience of military orders.

On This Day in 1864 ~ KC Civil War History

Wednesday, October 26, 1964.

Monday, October 24, 1864.

BATTLE OF WESTPORT

Old Price Defeated.

He Is Fleeing South.

Saturday, October 22, 1864.

FIGHT ON THE LITTLE BLUE!

Major Smith, of the 2d Colorado Killed!

Our Forces Fall Back to Big Blue!

Independence has been Abandoned!

Friday, October 21, 1864.

Thursday, October 20, 1864.

Wednesday, October 19, 1864.

Tuesday, October 18, 1864.

Wednesday, October 12, 1864.

Tuesday, October 11, 1864.

Sunday, October 9, 1864.

Saturday, October 8, 1864.

Thursday, October 6, 1864.

Wednesday, October 5, 1864.

Tuesday, October 4, 1864.

Sunday, October 2, 1864.

Saturday, October 1, 1864.

Friday, September 30, 1864.

Thursday, September 29, 1864.

Wednesday, September 28, 1864.

Tuesday, September 27, 1864.

September 27, 1864.

DEFEND YOUR HOMES!U. S. Volunteers for Sixty Days!Avoid the Draft!

I am authorized by Maj. Gen. W. S. Rosecrans, commanding this Department, to raise a Regiment of U. S. Volunteers for

SIXTY DAYS!

Sunday, September 25, 1864.

Saturday, September 24, 1864.

Friday, September 23, 1864.

Thursday, September 22, 1864.

DEFEND YOUR HOMES!
U. S. Volunteers for Sixty Days!
Avoid the Draft!