Saturday, July 30, 1864.

     MILITARY ORDERS. -- Members of Companies A, B and C of the E. M. M., will meet at the Courthouse to-day, at three o'clock, P. M., for the purposes of drafting.  Those failing to be present will be assigned to duty.  By order of D. CAHILL, Lieut. Commanding Co. C., THOS. THOMAS, First Lieut, Comd'g Co. B., and F. H. Kump, Capt. Commanding Co. A.

     NOT DEAD. -- The numerous friends, in Kansas City, of Charles G. Parker, of New Mexico, will be rejoiced to learn by the news that he was not killed, as was reported a month ago, but is alive and well.

     CONCERT. -- Sam. Harrison, the pleasing vocalist, takes a benefit to-night, and offers for the amusement of his friends and the public, a fine bill of entertainment.  We hope to see Long's Hall crowded.

     The Kate Kinney arrived from Saint Louis yesterday morning.  She left a large amount of freight and then proceeded up the river.

     No damage has been done to the Hannibal and St. Joe Railroad save the burning of Salt River bridge, and Gen. Fisk has two hundred distinguished secesh rebuilding that.

     The rubbish on Main street was nicely raked up last week to the middle of the street, so that the cartman could haul it away.  It has not been taken away, but is being well spread again by the continuous travel.   There may be economy in this, but it is not the kind used in other places.

Friday, July 29, 1864.

     WRAPPING PAPER. -- We have a lot of old exchanges, suitable for wrapping paper, for sale cheap.

     The weather we are having at present may be called pretty hot by some people.  One thing we do know, that it requires a great deal of "masterly inactivity" and plenty of ice to keep cool.

     There was considerable activity among the military yesterday.  As we are not in the soldier business now, of course we can not tell what they are going to do.

     Notwithstanding the excessive heat of the last two or three days, there has been a great number of country people in town, and business has been very good.

     William Payne, late editor and publisher of the Neosho Valley Register, died at his residence in Burlington, on Sunday morning, 17th inst.

     Messrs. Ditsch & Aeuer have bought the building and grounds of the "old Kansas City Mill."  They intend refitting it for grinding wheat and corn; they are also going to connect a distillery with it.  The only thing which prevents them from going to work immediately is that a temporary stable for Government use is on the ground.  If the stable could be removed conveniently, we should have a mill in operation soon, a thing needed in the city more than anything else.

     MARRIED. -- In this city, on the evening of the 27th inst., at the house of the bride's father, by Col. A. G. Newgent, Mr. Levi W. Allen of Company H, 2d Colorado Cavalry, and Miss Sarah C. Smith, all of this city.  We understand the ceremony was witnessed by many friends, and the marriage feast replete with those things that delight the inner man.  In the fullness of their joy, the happy pair did not forget the printer.  May the waves of pleasure now roll over them, never feel a retiring ebb; may their sky be as bright as the sparkling drops we quarried to their weal, and when time shall have silvered the locks of youth, and children make glad the hearthstone, may they find on the tablet of memory no record to darken the evening of life.

Thursday, July 28, 1864.

     Dust and heat have again taken Kansas City, and ye denizens sigh for a general opening of the windows of heaven.

     A cavalry company of "City Rangers," has been formed at St. Joseph, and received into service as "minute men" by Gen. Fisk.  The company is for the purpose of the defense of the city.

     DEATH OF HENRY SCHAEFFER. -- We regret to learn of the death of Henry Schaeffer, of this city.  He was buried at Fort Laramie on Tuesday.  He was a steady, industrious and worthy young man, and his loss will cause much sorrow among his numerous friends ad relatives here.

     The ladies connected with the 1st Presbyterian Church, at Wyandotte, propose to give another Tableax and Concert at McAlpin's hall, Wyandotte City, this Thursday evening.

     SAMUEL HALLETT KILLED. -- We have just received a telegraphic dispatch from Wyandot which states that Samuel Hallett was assassinated.  This is all the intelligence we  have at this writing.  It is a heavy loss.  We may receive particulars before going to press.
     Since writing the above we learn the following particulars.  He was killed by O. G. Talcott, who was formerly in the employ of the Company (Kansas Pacific Railway) as an engineer.  He left the employ of the Company voluntarily, not being discharged.  For several days he has been about the streets with a Spencer (16-shooter) rifle, and disarmed any suspicion his conduct might have excited, by stating that he was an agent for th3e sale of that arm.  Mr. Hallett went to dinner about half-past two o'clock.  As he passed from dinner toward his office, he passed a party of men, among whom was Talcott, standing in front of a store, bowed to the party without stopping.  When he had passed about one hundred feet, Talcott raised his rifle, took deliberate aim and shot him in the back, the ball severing the spinal marrow and causing instant death.  It is said that no personal difficulty had ever occurred between Talcott and Samuel Hallett of any kind whatever.  It was a cowardly and unprovoked assassination.

Wednesday, July 27, 1864.

     Rain is very much needed in this vicinity.

     We noticed Captain Garth, of Clay county, in town yesterday.

     Rumors of military changes are rife on the streets, but we can trace them to no authentic source.

     CAPT. YOUNGER, who commands a company of loyal militia in Clay county, and to whom Governor Hall refuses to commission, we presume on that account, was in town yesterday.

     CAPT. FLESH, Mayor of Jefferson City, has been in town several days.  He is stopping with his brother-in-law, Mr. Maddox.  We learn that he intends making some investments in city property.

     The Santa Fe mail is now overdue.  It was rumored on the street yesterday that the coach had been captured by Indians, but on inquiry at the office of the company, no confirmation was had.  It is the opinion of Mr. Cottrell that the delay is occasioned by the necessity of traveling with an escort.

     We noticed yesterday, on the street, a soldier with a placard on his back, stating that he was punished for stealing from a poor widow woman, his hands tied behind him, led by a rope around his neck and held by a negro, with a squad of negro soldiers pointing at him with their bayonets, the fife and drum preceding him, playing the "Rogue's March."  It was a severe punishment and one that must be effectual.

Tuesday, July 26, 1864.

     Our reading matter is short owing to sickness among the printers.

     No 1 Pony for Sale. -- Enquire at McHenry's store on Main street.

     BOOK-BINDER WANTED. -- A good book-binder can find immediate and constant employment in this office.

     BOILER FOR SALE. -- We have a large second hand boiler for steam or saw mill for sale at a bargain.  PAYNE & TOLER.

     LOST $40 or $45, by Dr. R. L. Jeffries, near Mr. Riggins' livery stable on the 25th inst.  A liberal reward will be paid for the same, and no questions asked, at this office.  also, about ten days ago, a Diamond-cluster Ring, with seven stones.  Marked "R. L. J." on the inside.  $40 will be paid for its return.

     From the St. Joseph Herald. -- HOW TO PROTECT THE TELEGRAPH. -- It is well known that the telegraph between here and St. Louis has been kept down for a month or more by the guerrillas who infest the country below Kansas City.  The annoyance caused by the non-working of the wires has been great not only to newspaper publishers, but the public generally.  we believe an effective and certain remedy can be found for this evil, one that will put a stop to it at once and forever.  Let the commander of the District where these deprivations are now and have been committed, issue an order to the effect that the disloyal citizens living within five miles of the line in either direction, will hereafter be held responsible for its preservation, and whenever the line is broken or otherwise injured, such disloyal citizens shall be assessed to pay damages, and required to make all necessary repairs, or assist in making them, when notified.  The citizens can prevent the breaking of the line if they are so disposed.  we are positive the remedy suggested would prove to be a satisfactory one.

Sunday, July 24, 1870.

     Our reading matter is short for Sunday morning owing to sickness among the printers.

     SPECIAL NOTICE from HAMMERSLOUGH BROTHERS. --  Owing to the slow progress of the workmen employed in our new building, we are obliged to remain another week at our Dry Goods House known as Thomas' Old Stand, corner of Main and Third streets.

     No 1 Pony for Sale. -- Enquire at McHenry's store on Main street.

     BOOK-BINDER WANTED. -- A good book-binder can find immediate and constant employment in this office.

     CHURCH DIRECTORY. --  Methodist Service at 10 1/2 A. M. at Long's Hall, by Rev. C. Allen. Also at Westport at four o'clock in the evening.  Sabbath school at Long's Hall at nine o'clock A. M. 
     CONGREGATIONAL SERVICES are held every Sabbath at 11 o'clock A. M. and at early candle-lighting in Mrs. Brown's School room, between Main street and Grand avenue, McGee's Addition.  Sabbath school at Long's Hall at 10 o'clock A. M.
      BAPTIST CHURCH. -- Preaching every Sabbath at 10 1/2 o'clock, A. M., and also at candle-lighting, by Rev. J. B. Fuller.  Sabbath School meets at nine o'clock, A. M.
     CHRISTIAN CHURCH.   The Christian Church meets for worship every Lord's Day at 10 1/2 o'clock.

     New Dry Goods Store. -- G. H. Ensel & Bro. have just opened a splendid stock of new goods, at their store on Main street, between Second and Third.  they have everything of the latest style, and sell their goods low.  We recommend them to our wholesale and retail buyers, and especially to the city trade.

Saturday, July 23, 1864.

     Dr. Wm. J. Schaerff has removed his office to the corner of Fifth and Main streets.

     The Emilie has been applied with a howitzer for the better protection of the boat against any attack by bushwhackers.

     Ripe peaches as large as your fist and as luscious as peaches only can be, are advertised as a drug in the California markets.

     The Evening Star came up yesterday morning, and unloaded a large lot of freight at our levee.  She met with no trouble between here and St. Louis.

     A couple of men were stopped yesterday, says the St. Joseph News of the 20th, two miles beyond Agency Ford on the Plattsburg road, by guerrillas, and robbed of clothing and money.

     The St. Joseph Herald reports that an emigrant train of thirteen wagons was attacked last week near Fort Laramie, by six hundred Sioux.  The emigrants were killed, their freight stolen and their wagon burned.

     NOTICE. -- The Union League will meet at their Hall on next Monday evening, the 25th day of the present month at 8 1/2 o'clock.  Business of very great importance will be transacted, and every member is particularly requested to be present.

Thursday, July 21, 1864.

     Yesterday the weather was a little more reviving -- so was business, and the fact made every one feel more comfortable.

     Most of the counties in Missouri are applauding General Rosecrans' Order No 107.

     Mr. Dayton has given a grand dinner to Captain Winslow of the Kearsarge and all the officers that could be spared for duty.

     No. 1 Pony For Sale -- Enquire at McHenry's Store on Main street.

     A large scouting party returned yesterday evening . We noticed that they were numerically stronger in horse-flesh than when they went out.  The brave boys of the Colorado 2d are giving the bushwhackers a warm time, and daily reducing their numbers and means of locomotion.

     The President's last call is for 500,000 men.  This will swell the great armies of the Republic to a resistless stream, that will soon drown out the rebellion.

     A DESPERATE FIGHT WITH GUERRILLAS. -- On Sunday last Captain Moses, with forty seven men, while scouring northeast of Liberty, in the neighborhood of Fredericksburg, ran upon over six hundred bushwhackers, and a deep fight ensued.  The advance force of the rebels were dressed in Federal uniform and correctly replied to the challenge given.  As our men were about to advance they charged in overpowering numbers, and a short but bloody encounter was the result.  Our loss was six killed, four wounded and two missing; while the enemy's loss, according to the reports of persons living living in the neighborhood, were sixteen killed and twenty-one wounded.  Capt. Moses and his command, displayed the most heroic bravery, and it was only when their leader gave the word of retreat that they fell back from the outnumbering foe, each man darting into the brush and looking for his own safety.  Captain Moses fired eighteen shots before leaving the field, and his escape is miraculous.  He was h it five times -- three balls passing through his bat, one severing his sabre belt, and one passing through his pantaloons.  the animal he rode was also shot four times, but strange as it may appear both horse and rider escaped.  Captain Rouell was with the command, and stood by its valiant Captain to the last.  He it was who challenged the enemy, and though hit several times, came off  uninjured.  Much praise is due Colonel Ford, for the sleepless vigilance which he pursued the foe.

Wednesday, July 20, 1864.

     What a record of violence and crime the local news of Western Missouri now presents.  Every paper we take up is full of it.

     Work has commenced in the grading of Grand Avenue from Third to Sixth streets.  The ravine on Third street is to be filled with dirt drawn from Walnut street.

     The jewelry store of Mr. Purley in Leavenworth, was robbed on Monday while the proprietor was gone to dinner.  About $5,000 worth of watches and jewelry were stolen.

     The Lexington Journal of the 14th, says that on Sunday, the 10th instant, a portion of the 7th M. S. M., under command of Major Houts, having learned that a squad of bushwhackers were attending church, at a meeting on Sni Creek, proceeded to the place and surprised the party, seven in all. They fought desperately.  Six were slain, and the seventh escaped through the interference of the women who were in the way.  One of the bushwhackers, named Estes, a notoriously desperate fellow, was to have been married, after the service, to the daughter of the minister.  He was killed.  Curious kind of church and people those must bee.  Wilhite was another of the fellows killed --  a notorious bushwhacker.

     The meeting to-day in Liberty will doubtless be one of the largest ever held in Clay County.  Several of our citizens intend to go over.  We learn from gentlemen familiar with the people of that county that great excitement and trepidation exists among them.  They begin to see that in the harboring of these lawless fiends o the bush, they have invoked a terrible curse, and are now beginning to look about them right earnestly for some method of escape.  Let them come up earnestly to the assistance of the military authorities, expose every man who aids and abets bushwhackers and set their faces as a flit against this murderous business, and it will stop.  We are glad to learn that there has been little, if any, destruction of property yet in Clay County, although Platte has suffered severely.

     It is with regret we learned that on Monday morning, as Miss Mary Jenkins  of Lexington was leaning over an old banister around a second story porch, at her father's residence, talking to her mother who was below, the banister suddenly gave way, precipitating her upon her head on the pavement below.  The injury was very serious, and at one time thought to be fatal, but by skillful medical treatment, we are happy to say, she has passed the point of danger, and is now in a fair way of recovery.

Tuesday, July 19, 1864.

     Col. Van Horn is attending the Truman Court Martial Case at St. Joseph.

     A large number of the citizens of Weston are under arrest, charged with complicity with bushwhackers.

     Last week was very warm, and this week has opened out with a fervor that surpasses its predecessor.  We are in mid-summer and will have to sweat it out; and in our damp condition wait for the breezy days of golden Autumn.

     REMEDY FOR SUN STROKE. -- To cure sun-stroke, pour cold water on the head' and to prevent it, place a wet cloth in the crown of your hat.

     The St. Joseph Heralds says that nearly all of Captain  Woods' company of Platte County Pawpaws, where were taken prisoners by Thornton, at Platte City, have returned within the Federal lines. They did not find the company of outlaws so pleasant as they anticipated.

     The rebels are at their old game of arson among the Missouri river boats.  Several were burned at Saint Louis last week.  More stringent police regulations have been adopted there to prevent future acts of incendiarism.

     NEW MEXICAN MAIL. -- The coach came in on Sunday, full of passengers.  Perfect quiet is reported along the route.  there are a number of trains on route to this city; the emigration going out on the Arkansas route is reported considerable.  Water and grass are plenty.  We have received the New Mexican paper, with a dearth of local news therein.

     The Evening Star is on her way up from St. Louis.  The Missouri continues in excellent boating order, 5 1/2 feet in the channel.

Sunday, July 17, 1864.

     The 2d Colorado is busy over in Platte and Clay.  The boys appear to like their new field of operations.

     REMOVED. -- Congregational services are now held at Mrs. Brown's school room, McGee's Addition, instead of Long's Hall.

     Rev. L. Hamilton, Chaptlain, 2d Regiment, Colorado Cavalry, will preach in the Methodist Church this evening at 7 1/2 o'clock.

     ATTENTION, COMPANY B, E. M . M. -- All members of Company B are hereby ordered to assemble in front of the Union Hotel, to-day, July 17th, at 11 o'clock A.M.  -- By order of Ch. Thomas, 1st Lt. Comd'g Co. B, E. M. M (Enrolled Missouri Militia).

     In compliance with Special Order (113) I hereby notify all members of Cos. A and C, 77th Regiment, E. M. M., to assemble at the Market House for roll call, at 2 o'clock P. M. to-day, without fail.  By order of F. H. KUMP, Captain Commanding Company A, and DANIEL CAHILL, 1st Lt. Commanding Company C.

     The Santa Fe coach rolled out Friday with a large load of passengers.  Jeff. Nesbit, Conductor.

     A vacancy existing in the City Council from the Third Ward, caused by the resignation of Theo S. Case, a Special Election is hereby ordered to fill said vacancy, on Saturday, July 23rd, 1864.  Polls will be opened at the residence of Samuel M. Gilham, on Wyandott street, between Sixth and Seventh.  Richard Ryan, A. J. Thompson and Samuel Gilham are appointed Judges, and William W. Payne and Charles C. Vincent, Clerks of said election.  The election will be conducted and the Roll books returned in all respects at General Election. -- R. T. Van Horn, Mayor.

Saturday, July 16, 1864.

     GEN. TOTTEN. --This distinguished officer has been in our city for several days, on a tour of duty as Inspector General of this Department.  he will be remembered as commander of the celebrated Totten's Battery at the Battle of Springfield.

     Capt. Mack, of the 18th Kansas, who now commands the re-enlisted veterans of that splendid Regiment, is in town.  Capt. Mack is a Kansas City boy, and enlisted in this city as a private in 1861.  He has won his straps in the legitimate way.

     We sadly announce the death of Sela Hudson, Esq., of Westport, one of our oldest and best citizens.  Mr. Hudson was a man of irreproachable character, enjoying in a large degree the confidence of his fellow citizens.  What adds to his loss at this time was the fact that he was one of the earliest and most devoted Union men of this country -- who never hesitated in his duty or halted in his loyalty.  He was a true and a good man.

     FROM COL. FORD'S COMMAND. -- Colonel Ford left Weston at 3 p. m. Wednesday with about 750 cavalry, met the rebel pickets one mile from Camden Point, and twelve miles from Weston; drove in the pickets and followed them, charging right into the rebel camp.  The rebels were alarmed by the firing of the pickets, and were hastily drawn up in the line of battle, fired one volley at our troops, killing one of the Colorado 2d, and wounding one and then skedaddled at full speed, scattering as they went.  Colonel Ford returned to Camden Point with his command except one company of the Colorado 2d, who followed about fifty rebels till two o'clock A. M. on Thursday.  The rebels left eighteen dead on the field, among whom were several of the Platte county Pawpaw militia.  After returning to Camden Point some parties fired several buildings, among one in which a large lot of hemp was stored, among the remains of which, after it was burned, was found the remains of several hundred stand of arms, and three bushwhackers who had concealed themselves in the hemp before the building was fired.

     REBEL FLAG CAPTURED. -- Colonel Ford showed us yesterday a genuine rebel flag, captured by Company F, 2d Colorado, in the fight at Camden Point.  It is the new flag lately adopted by the rebel Congress, and is inscribed with the words, "Protect Missouri."  It was captured by Corporal Wilder, Company F, who killed the bearer, but was so hard pressed that he had to throw it behind him to attend to his fighting, when it was secured by private Phil Brennan, of the company and handed to Colonel Ford.  The advance was led and the attack made in gallant style by Companies F, Captain West, M, Captain Moses, and D, Lieutenant Wise.  The fight was short and decisive -- the rebels scampered in every directions.  Our losses were Private Chas. K. Flannagan killed, and Sergeant Luther K. Crane mortally wounded.  The boys are in fine spirits, and will give a still further good account of themselves.  Two horses were killed in the fight and seven wounded.

     The "Pawpaws" have all joined the rebels -- the old men saying "the boys would go and they couldn't help it."  The same old rebel tale.

Friday, July 15, 1864.

     Yesterday the weather was damp, dubious and sultry, creating a general indisposition to any great activity.

     SALOON FOR SALE. -- The saloon in the Union Hotel is for sale cheap.

     Upwards of eight hundred English and Welsh passed up the Hannibal and St. Joseph Railroad the other day, on their way to Brigham Young's Land.

     The Kate Kinney came up yesterday evening, with a good load of freight and passengers.  She made a quick and safe trip to this place.  Being under Government orders, it is not known when she will go down.

     Our forces had an engagement wit the rebels at Camden Point, killing fifteen.  They are falling back and our troops in hot pursuit.  It would seem they dare not risk a fair engagement.

     ANOTHER GUERRILLA OUTRAGE. -- Yesterday morning the bushwhackers committed another of their daring outrages, between this city and Independence.  Five of them stopped the coach, taking the mail and horses, and robbing the passengers of their clothes and money.

     THE REBELS IN PLATTE. -- The latest intelligence from Platte county is to the effect that the rebels to the number of four hundred, have abandoned Platte City, and are rapidly marching northward.  The Union troops, under Gen. Davies, moved from Weston yesterday afternoon, and are now in rapid pursuit.  These are the most reliable statements we have received.  Various other reports are in circulation, but less worthy of credence.  It was stated by passengers who came from Weston yesterday afternoon that twenty-three of these bushwhackers were captured by our advance, and are now in custody at Weston.  it is believed that the pursuing force is ample, and that the rebels will be effectively beaten and routed.

     A gentleman named Cave, who resides in Clay county, was robbed by guerrillas and had to flee for his life.  He passed through Platte City at 11 o'clock yesterday morning.  He states that Thornton, with three hundred men, left that place on Tuesday night.  He did not molest anybody there, although he plundered one store, the owner of which had gone.  Thornton recruited from the PawPaw militia in Platte and Clay, but did not force anyone into the ranks. 

Thursday, July 14, 1864.

     Thornton is in command of the rebels in Clay and Platte.  Quantrell is said to be back and with them.

     No news was received yesterday up to the hour of our going to press, from the Military Expedition across the river, except a report that the rebels were in strong force, well mounted and armed.

     Never was the blessed rain more welcome than when it came down so bountifully night before last.  the parched earth drank it up greedily, and vegetation rejoiced under its reviving influence.  It was worth millions of dollars to all the growing crops in this region.  the drought may now fairly be said to be broken.

     But little cotton has been planted in Kansas this year.  farmers are more and more turning their attention to stock raising.  It pays better than any other business in the state.

     NEW FIRM. -- Mr. Hahner, of the late firm of Hahner & Ellenberger, has formed a co-partnership with E. Blauw, in the grocery business, and the firm will be known as Hahner & Blauw.  They will  keep at all times a full assortment of choice family groceries, which will be sold at the lowest cash figures. give them a call, Main street, west side, between Fifth and Sixth.

     St. Joseph is running military matters about as heavy as we did here some few weeks since.  On last Saturday an order was issued, by General Fisk, suspending all business and requiring the citizens to immediately organize themselves into companies for the defense of the city.  Persons in sympathy with the rebellion upon filing an oath to that effect with the Post Commander, were excused from service.

     From the St. Joseph Herald, on the 10th:  A dispatch was received night before last by General Craig that Weston was surrounded by guerrillas.  The report created, naturally, considerable excitement, and suggested the propriety of immediate action here.  We have learned, however, that Weston had not been attacked, but that the guerrillas were in that neighborhood in considerable force, and were working their way in this direction.  We firmly believe that St. Joseph is in nightly danger of an attack, and the more vigilance we manifest the wiser we will be.  We are pleased to know that our citizens have so promptly responded to the call, and are ready to defend their homes against a relentless and savage force.

Wednesday, July 13, 1864.

     The Fanny Ogden lies at the wharf tied up until things look a little less squally along the river.

     The Bushwhackers visited Parkville again on Monday, and ordered the Paw-paw militia to report at Platte City straightway.

     There was a fine, gentle rain yesterday afternoon and evening.  It could not have come at a more acceptable time.  It is hoped that the generous rains will make a decided improvement in the vegetable market, which has been very poorly supplied for some time.

     A secesh by the name of Gladdon got to expressing himself a little too freely in Leavenworth on Monday.  the Mayor was informed of the fact and ordered the disciple of Jeff. to leave the town forthwith.

     A rumor reached Leavenworth on Monday that Platte City had been taken by the rebels, on Sunday, and were joined by three companies of Pawpaw militia.  General Curtis immediately sent a force over to protect Weston.

     DIED. -- In St. Louis, suddenly, of disease of the heart, Mrs. Amelia M. Porter, aged 37  years, wife of Dr. R. H. Porter, formerly of Independence, Mo.

     GREAT BARGAINS. -- Briggs & Watson will, for the next ten days, close out their Ladies' Summer Dress Goods, Men's Summer Clothing and Straw Goods, at 25 per cent less than New York prices, to make room for their New Fall Stock.  Call and get a bargain.

Tuesday, July 12, 1864.

     NO REPORT, AGAIN. -- The telegraph, after its two days' work, last week, has again given out, and we are obliged to report "no report" again.

  It was reported in St. Joseph on Saturday that the escort which left Weston with the North Missouri Railroad delegation had been ambushed, and seven of them killed on South Creek, in Clay county.

     We are glad to learn, by a gentleman from Wyandot, that Colonel Parker, of Parkville, was not killed by the bushwhackers when they took the town.  They were anxious to get him, but the old man had luckily escaped.

     The Mary E. Forsyth came up Sunday morning and threw off at the Railroad Landing some three hundred and fifty bars of iron, and at our levee principally lumber.  She also had on board over four hundred bars of iron for the Union Pacific, which was landed at Wyandot.

     The Colonel commanding has positive information that six of the bushwhackers who attacked Capt. Wagoner's command, were killed in the fight, and the coach they carried off filled with their wounded.  Capt. Wagoner and hsi brave men fought with desperate courage and it was only overwhelming numbers that gave the rebel  horde a dear-bough victory.

     CIRCULAR.  Headquarters, 4th Sub District, Kansas City, July 12, 1864.  -- The sale, to-day, of Intoxicating Liquors to Officers, Soldiers, or Citizens in Kansas, is positively prohibited, except by written permission from the Major Commanding the Station.  Anyone violating this order will be arrested, confined in the Guard House, and proceeded against for disobedience of military orders.

Sunday, July 10, 1864.

     Yesterday was an exceedingly hot day.  We are having a very severe summer.

     Rev. Chaplain Hamilton, of the 2d Colorado Regiment, will preach this evening at half past seven o'clock, at the Methodist Church.

     The Military Telegraph line from Fort Leavenworth to St. Joseph on the Missouri side of the river, is nearly completed, and will be in operation in two or three days.

     A body of three hundred Bushwhackers is reported to be in Platte county.  A rumor was current yesterday that they were encamped somewhere between Platte City and Weston.

     Orders published this morning state that the Enrolled Militia and Citizen Guards have been relieved of duty in this city.  We trust these organizations will be kept in a state of continued efficiency by proper drill and reviews, so as to be ready for duty whenever needed.

     THE DEATH OF CAPTAIN WAGONER. -- We have learned more fully the facts concerning the recent conflict with the bushwhackers between Independence and Pleasant Hill, in which Captain Wagoner and seven of his men were killed.  The force of guerrillas is variously estimated at from seventy-five to one hundred.  They were lying in wait, probably, for Gen. Totten, Colonel Ford and the escort with them.  To decoy our forces into the ambush, they had sent a couple of their men to a ho use close by.  As Captain Wagoner and his force, only twenty-six in all, rode up, these two fellows broke from the house and fled to the timber.  Our boys rushed in pursuit, and were completely surrounded by the enemy before they were aware of the fact.  At first fire Captain Wagoner was wounded and fell from his horse.  He advanced, however, with a revolver in each hand, and fired several shots before he became so weak that he fell.  He was overpowered and pierced with several balls.  All of our boys fought desperately, and most of them cut their way out.

     The following are the names of the killed and wounded, all of Company C, 2d Colorado Cavalry:  Killed:  Captain Seymour W. Wagoner, Corporal Eli Bear, Privates Michael Gunn, Henry Netson, Robert C. Stackhouse, John Laffer, Owen McFadden and Andrew T. Eaves.  Cyrus Hughes was severely wounded in the right breast, but may recover.  The bodies of the slain had been brutally treated by the fiends.

     Captain Wagoner stood very high in his regiment as an officer and a gentleman, and his death is the cause of universal regret.

Saturday, July 9, 1864.

     The Santa Fe Stage rolled out yesterday with a full load of freight and several passengers.

     The bushwhackers entered Parkville night before last and killed one man and wounded a woman, captured and disarmed the militia there, robed the stores and plundered generally and left.  How long, oh how long?

       CAPT. KEMPER, commanding the company at Liberty, was ambushed by the bushwhackers at Fishing river and two of his men killed and himself and one other soldier wounded.

     BRIGADIER GENERAL TOTTEN, Chief of Cavalry on Rosecrans' Staff, arrived in town yesterday evening.  Also, Colonel Ford, Major Prichard, Dr. Akin and Captain Cook, Quartermaster of the 2d Colorado.

     The corner stone of a new M. E. Church was laid in Lawrence on the 4th, with appropriate ceremonies.  The building is to be forty-five by ninety feet on the ground, to be carried up twenty-four feet of brick wall above the water tables.  A fine tower is to be built in front, over one hundred feet in height.  The Tribune says, when this building is completed, it will be one of the best church buildings in Kansas.

     Captain Gildersleve, of the Minnehaha, gave our citizens a banquet night before last on the boat, where she was lying at the Railroad Landing.  Quite a number of ladies and gentlemen of t his city availed the themselves of the opportunity.  They danced all night, and came home on  the boat in the morning.  It was, no doubt, a pleasant experience.

    A good book-binder can find immediate employment at this once.

     Prof. Tombes has sold the "Liberty Female College" to Rev. E. D. Dalin, and is about to open a school in Weston.

     Gen. Scott has just finished the memoir of his life and times.  It will be an exceedingly interesting work.

     The new front which Hammerslough Bros. have been putting up to their store is now finished, and is a very fine improvement of their property.  By lowering the floors to the grade of the street, they have secured two of the most roomy, comfortable and desirable sales rooms in the city.  This firm deserved great credit for the confidence and enterprise in making these improvements in the midst of the stormy times through which the border is passing.

     The Commencement Exercises of the Missouri State University closed on the 28th.  The exercises are highly spoken of.  Dr. Edward F. Berkley, of St. Louis, delivered the address before the literary societies, and Henry Clay Cockerill, of Glasgow, before the alumni.  The next term commences on the third Monday in September, 1864.

Friday, July 8, 1864.

     The Alabama -- the miserable pirate -- is at last at the bottom of the sea, thanks to our brave sailors.

     The Minnehaha arrived from below yesterday.  She brought up iron and bridge timber for the Missouri Pacific Railroad.  Five hundred tons more are on the way.

     We were informed by Capt. Keeler yesterday, that the railroad bridge across the Kansas river would be completed in two weeks.

     Two houses were struck by lightning during a recent shower in Leavenworth.  The one most injured was "protected" by a lightning rod.

     There are a good many cherries being brought into market; most of them are bought for the purpose of canning.  Now is the time to put them up.

     WESTMINSTER COLLEGE. -- The Board of Trustees of Westminster College, located at Fulton, have elected the Rev. John Montgomery, of Pettis county, President of the Institution.

     Quite a number of ladies and gentlemen can be seen horseback riding when the cool of the evening comes on.  It is certainly a very pleasant and healthful exercise.

     It has been said that an ice cold "Sherry Coble" is a pretty "good thing" on a hot day.  We were prevailed upon  yesterday by  gentleman to take one, and it is needless to say we were convinced.

     The Mechanics Bank has declared a dividend of four per cent.  Stockholders in the Kansas City Branch will be paid their dividend on demand.  -- D. L. SHOUSE, Cashier.

Wednesday, July 6, 1864.

     The Fourth passed off without any demonstration on the part of our citizens, en masse.  Every one celebrated according to his own peculiar turn of mind.  Some went to Shawnee Mission, Kansas, where there was a large assembly from this city and the surrounding county, and the affair was appropriately conducted.  Others went to Wyandot and joined the citizens there, who made an excursion on the railroad, having a good time, generally.  So passed another Fourth.

     The colored individuals of African persuasion from this city and Wyandot held a jollification at the latter place on Monday.  we rather guess they had a large time.

     The Stage and Express from Cameron to Lexington was robbed on Saturday evening, on  the north side of the river opposite Lexington, by the bushwhackers.  They made a haul of ten gold watches and $1,200 in green backs.  All accounts agree that the bushwhackers are concentrating more and more north of the river.  They will make a big drive up there somewhere by and by.

     The T. L. McGill came up Sunday evening, and on Monday discharged nearly five hundred tons of railroad irons, and other freight for the west end of the Missouri Pacific Railroad.  The work on this end of the road is being pushed rapidly.

     Our vegetable market has been rather slim since the drought set in.  We saw some cabbage brought in yesterday morning, the only thing remarkable about them was, that the price was higher than the cabbage.  The heavy showers which fell on Monday afternoon and night, will of course bring a corresponding rise in vegetables, which will be less objectionable to the greater part of the community.

     A friend writes us that a bold vein of copper was found on the 4th in the vicinity of Muncie Town, a few miles above Wyandot.  It has the appearance of genuine copper, and is supposed to be a branch of the great Vallandigham vein.  Kansas is a poor country for that kind of material.

     The daily mail from here to Warrensburg is resumed.  We trust that this route will now be maintained, if it takes an escort to accompany the stage every time it makes the trip.  we are opposed to giving up mails and telegraph lines to the bushwhackers.  The regular telegraph line ought to be immediately repaired and a sufficient body of troops stationed near it to protect it.  If the bushwhackers are there, there is the place to catch them.

Sunday, July 3, 1864.

     To-morrow being Independence Day, and a holiday among all loyal printers, we shall issue no paper on Tuesday  morning.

     Another load of iron for the Union Pacific Railway arrived by boat yesterday.  Sufficient to complete the road to Lawrence is now on the way from St. Louis.

     A gentleman from Independence informs us that all is quiet in that locality.  The work on the railroad beyond Independence is being pushed with vigor, and the contractors on the heavy work on the Blue, expect to have it finished by the middle of October.  It is generally thought in that neighborhood that Quantrell has gone north of the river.

     Turner will sell by auction on Monday, July 4th, at 9 o'clock, 12 barrels of New Orleans' Sugar, in perfect order.

     The Circus yesterday was the occasion for a great outpouring of the masses.  People were in from the country all about.  A heavy delegation was over from Clay county.  A "smart" sprinkling of Shawnee Indians were also in the town.  The band of the circus discoursed very fine music -- The sayings of the clown were, as usual, witty, and the acrobatic performances were up to the ordinary standard of such exhibitions.

     The Conservative speaks of a "refreshing rain" in Leavenworth on Thursday night.  None here yet, and things very dry.

     LEXINGTON JOURNAL. -- A new paper under the above title has just been started in Lexington, Mo., of which the second number is before us.  It is radical in politics, and gives us many items of interest from that locality.  We wish it success.

Saturday, July 2, 1864.

     The river is up, in splendid boating condition.

     Another New Mexican train was rolling out yesterday.

     FOUND. -- A pocket-book containing so me money has been found and left at this office. The owner will please call, prove property, pay charges, and take away.

     The boat will be down with the circus this morning.  According to all accounts we should have rain with the circus.  We hope it may be so.

     ALL QUIET BELOW. -- News from below reports the bushwhackers pretty much cleaned out of this county.  It is supposed the  main portion of them have crossed the river and gone north.

     The Union Pacific Railroad is fast approaching completion to Lawrence.  Preparations are being made to run freight and passenger cars immediately.  It stands our merchants in hand to be prepared to supply a large trade from that direction.

     The Santa Fe Stage rolled out promptly on time yesterday, with a big load of freight and a fair compliment  of passengers.

     Bradley Barlow's Wool House is doing a fine business again this year.  .  We were in a few minutes yesterday and saw the process of bailing going on.  The House makes 7 varieties in the wool as purchased from the Mexicans.  It has bought some 30,000 pounds since the season opened, and is receiving more almost daily.  Mexican wool commands in this market about 30 cents -- some extra lots 32 cents.

     CLAY COUNTY BUSHWHACKERS. -- We learn that the bushwhackers and their troops had a collision near Centreville, in Clay county, day before yesterday.  they went to a man's house and ordered his family to get breakfast for them, and, on being refused, threatened them with death.  The meal was got and just as they were setting down to it, a squad of soldiers rode up and pitched into them, dispersing them in all directions.  whether any of them were killed or wounded, we were unable to learn.

     The Pacific Railroad Company advertise for one hundred hands to work on the grading from Lawrence eastward.  There is now no longer any doubt that Lawrence is to be made a point on the road.  The cars now run within thirteen miles of the end of the Lawrence bridge, and the track is being  laid at the  rate of three fourths of a mile per day. 

Friday, July 1, 1864.

     LEAVENWORTH SAFE. -- We are glad to learn that Leavenworth is still safe.  The recent rumor of an attack on the city by Quantrell was unfounded.  We are assured, however, by those who were there, that for a time great excitement prevailed.  The great gathering of guerrillas, in Missouri opposite to Leavenworth, gives sufficient occasion for some alarm and great watchfulness on the part of her citizens.  Better to be called out by a hundred false rumors than to be unprepared when a real attack comes.

     Strayed or stolen, from Allen McGee's pasture, near Westport, on the day of the picnic, some two weeks since, a bay mare pony with the letter L branded on the left side of the neck, shod, and four or five years old.  A suitable reward will be paid for any information of her whereabouts by J. S. Campbell.

     A choice selection of beautiful Bouquets are for sale at the Nursery of Sampson & Co.

     With the exception of Leavenworth, the crops throughout Kansas never looked better than they do this year.  Sufficient rain has fallen, and y et the ground has all along been in a good condition for plowing.  Not so with Leavenworth county.  For two months, with the exception of a small shower last week, which did but little if any good, this section has not been visited with rain.  The grass is all burnt off, and corn, potatoes, etc., generally look as though they would not amount to much.  Barley, in some instances, has done well, and will make a full crop.  In others, as we are informed, it will hardly pay for the cutting.

     As we have had no telegraphic dispatches for several days, we deem it due to the press of the city as well as the Telegraph Company, to make any explanation.  for weeks the Missouri Line has not been working on account of the wires being cut by guerrillas.  The line has been fixed a half-dozen times, but cut in less than one hour by the hordes of villains who infest the country between Independence and Lexington, Mo.  Unless the line is guarded by large bodies of troops, no dispatches will be received over it this summer.

     The military line runs from Kansas City to St. Louis, via Warrensburg and the Pacific Railroad, and is guarded -- hence it is in working order.  Military and general business alone are transacted over it; these occupy so much time that no news dispatches can be transmitted.