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The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-04-22
Ex-Governor ka,nssy's Position.

Ex.Gov, RANsEy's position on the loan
question is 30 well defined in the Mnneo-
tidn OF Saturday, that we copy the explana.
ton entire. 1t must have been written by
the Governor
The P,massr is troubled az 10 Governor Ram
sey'S position on the Loan lIill. We would
ouly remark on this subject, that 1t il well
known Mr.. Ramsey was detained in the East by
business connected with his private AFFAIR.", un.
I'll the day before the election; and that II il
equally well known that he went to the polls
and cast his vote Independently fcarlessly, and
openly, and II the P'oaso writer Ia extremely
anxious TO know how he voted, he can inauire
Of the judges Of election in the ith Ward, as TO
the kind OF ticket they saw him put into the
box We presume they know.
The Governor voted, that's certain. if We
are to believe the M,nHcsot,aa but how
did he vote, and at what hour of the day ?
We all know he is in favor Of the loan now.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-04-22
C"n'emptibis Ego,i.m.

We have often been amused 10y displays
Of editorial cgoiism, bnt the efforts of the
editor of the H'nncsot,an in that line CAPS
the cllmax. For Stiffness, absurd vanity,
aud blasphemy, We place thu article headed
And they said cruelty him, in the Mime.
,oildn of yesterday, against anything that
has ever appeared in the newspaper press oi
this or any other country. Referring to his
hcrculoan efforts TO delca, the loan bill, the
silly ninny says:
Ann rngy CElKp CRuCtFy HIM, CRSCiFy ilm."
No man, nor even II more than
man. who disinterestedly labors for his perma
uent good, against their own passions and pre-
JUDGES, was ever popular with the mob. The
most striking instance of this truth, We find 70
corded IN holy writ, when the populace cried
Cruelty him, cruelty him ~ Cosid rs srpscf
10 bsroHs an srcspi,oa Ia u rub =
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-04-22

A dispatch dated st. Louis the 10th,
says:
Yesterday morning the remains Of Col.
Benton were conducted by military escort
from the residence of Col. Brandt to the
Mercantile Library Hall, which had been
draped in black, where they lay in state till
10 o'clock last night. The final rights Of
sepulture take place this morning, and will
be participated in by the various military
companies, benevolent societies, tircmen, aud
the members of the city government, and
the citizens generally.
Business generally suspended, and the
stores and houses draped in mourning The
streets are already densely crowded with
thousands Of spectators. 1t is estimated
that 2j,00e persons visited the hall yester-
day to gaze upon the features OF the Illus
trious dead.
AT 10 o'clock this morning the remains
of Col Benton were taken from the Mer.
camille Library Hall to the Second Presby
terrain Church, where the ceremonies were
performed by Rev. Mr.. Coward, assisted by
Reys. DIR. Anderson and Mr.. Brooks After
the services were concluded the body was
placed in q hearse, which was followed 10
Belleiou,aine cemetery by the most impos-
ing procession ever formed in 81. Louis,
consisting OF relatives and friends Of the
family, all the military Of the city, and ,ih
regiment t. 5. infantry, under command Of
Colonel Morrison judges of the courts !;
members Of the bar; members Of the city
government large majority Of the beneyo-
lent societies Of the city the Turner's, and
an immense concourse Of citizens, and car
riages and on foot
The cor'ege was forty-ivc minutes passing
given point.
The body o. Mcdowell Jones, grandchild
of Col. Benton, was conveyed TO the tomb
at the same time.
Capt, Simpson, typographical engineer,
Gov. Powell and Maj. Cullough, Utah Peace
Commissioners, arrived yesterday.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-04-22

The M,"nesot,an, Of yesterday, contains
an article in reference 20 State Scrip, re-
commanding tttat IL should &c giitri,iiy
taken ut par by oar merchants and business
men.
The Time, has also taken the same
ground
We saw yesterday letter addressed by
one OF the heaviest firms in New York TO a
business establishment in the city, Offering
to receive the scrip at par, to the amount Of
$1,000.
Yet our brokers pursue their systematic
schemes to dcpreciate the value Of the scrip
and make money from the losses of the me
chanlc and laborer
let every mechanic, merchant and labor
or rccollect that Minnesota State Scrip is
now being sold at New York and Washing.
ton at par.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-04-22

We understand that the arrival Of TX.
Gov. RAN sgY, On the evening Of the lsth
arose from an error Of calculation. The
Governor timed himself for the evening
of the 18th, but to the surprise Of the com
munity, and his own disquiet, he came in q
day ahead. We hear that, being questioned
on bis arrival, with reference 10 the Loan
Bill, he regretted that his absence from the
State during the discussion Of the subject,
and his consequent ignorance Of its details,
prevented him from forming, and therefore,
expressing any opinion. We learn that, du.
ring the early part Of election day, he was
In u state Of distressing unccrtainty-that,
at about noon, he regarded the subject as
one entitled to candid consderation-tha
at three o'clock +. NJ, his views, though
still embryotic, commenced forming into
definite shape, that, two hours later, he
was heard TO make favorable illusions to
probability that the success Of the measure,
might, under certain circumstances, result in
a public benctit-that, at six, +. NJ, he
thought On the whole, and taking all things
into consideration, that the Loan bill had
better b. sustained that, at seven, =.
NJ on learning the result in Saint Paul, he
declared himself unqualifledly in favor of the
measure, asserting with great warmth Of
manner, that the salvation OF Minnesota dc
pended on ia ratification, and that hence
forth, our career would be onward and up
ward, surprising all that had been iorctold,
or that could be imagined. In view Of these
facts. weieeLaarselyasailhnri1ed.,o npnaInce
that ENGoy. RAssEy IL most decidedly and
most unequivocally in favor Of the Loan
Measure, which was yesterday decided alIir-
matiyely by the people Of the State.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-04-22

From kAxsAs--Wc learn from the X an.
sas correspondence of the st. Louis RepuJ.
~tftGfr, tifat tn Free state Central Commit
tee have issued a call for Delegate Con
vention, to nominate officers under the Leav.
enworth Constitution, to be held at Topeka
on the 18th inst, when the sense of the peo-
pie will be taken as to who shall be United
States Senator's. The Convention is TO con-
slst of 100 delegates, apportioned among
the counties, on the basis OF II 900 votes to
the State.
The same correspondent says a letter was
in circulation for signature, assuring CAL
HorN of safety against personal violence in
case he shall return and reopen the Survey
or Generals Office. Mayor ADAMS is among
the signers.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-04-22

A SLiGur Mlsr,KE.-On Friday evening
last, as young man named Hayes. was
seated quietly witnessing the performance at
Norths Amphi,heaire, he was tapped on
the shoulder by Chicago Detective and
requested 10 come out. Hayes complied.
when the otNiecrs companion rsi headed
spot,er broke forth in loud rrjoicings. at
having "nahbcd" the right man. lie sup
posed HAYES 10 he the notorious land swind.
Ter, Sylvester Steele. who has recently es-
capped from the Jail at - Paul Minnesota.
They scnt Oh posi-has,e Tor Mr.. Bracket.
the Deputy Sheriff. who was s,ayinr at the
Metropolitan Hotel; ba, judge the latter 5
surprise, when be nrc,gnized in Mr.. Hayes.
instead Of the notorious Steele, a much rs
pectei acquaintance. The police left sudden
ly.-ChIedgo Na'loaa. tmon.
Deputy Sheriff BaAcxxrr arrived here
Yesterday morning On the Ocean Wave, from
Chicago. considerably disappointed by the
turn Affairs had taken in regard to he cap
tur Of the notorious Sryxrx.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-04-22

Gentlemen from the East report that

Gentlemen from the East report that i'm
mediately upon the organization Of the State
Government, the $3.50, 900 in State Bonds
the issue Of which was ordered by the Leg
stature, can be negotiated at a premium
Of from one TO five cents on the dollar
State scrip has been sold in considerable
quantities in Washington at par, and il con-
sidered good investment, bearing a. it does
IL per cent interest.
In the face Of these facts, the Brokers con-
tinue their efforts to depreciate the value Of
the State scrip. Yesterday, they refused
to take il at any price; their instruments at
the same time Offering TO purchase the scrip
on the streets at large reduction. The
game Of our Shylocks is too paIpabe to sue
coed. They have become alarmed at the
prospect Of the speedy admission Of the
State, and the consequent redemption Of the
scrip, in gold, with interest added and there
fore they refuse to buy it, in order that the
holder will be compelled, by selling it on
the street, TO submit to runous shave
And this systematic attempt to iniure the
credit Of the State and rob the laboring
classes OF twenty and thirty cents on the dol
lar, is called honesty.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-04-22

The unbending spirit, and the unblench-
ing ior,itnde OF Col. Benton, never shone
out more brilliantly than on his deaih-bed
While the lamp Of life was Pickering in ftful
starts ere il wen, on, forever, while the whim
Of the wings Of death was on his ears. and
the measured voice which the Senate and
the people had 50 often listened 10 with re-
spect, had died into whisper-evcn then
the old veterans spirit OF confidence in him.
selfand devotion 10 his country was as strong
and vigorous within his bosom as in the
days Of his triumphs. His country's fate
pressed heavily 90 his heart, and his last
words uttered warnings against the enemies
OF the Republic, and enthusiastic praises Of
one u the Republics greatest defeDiers--
Henry Clay
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-04-22

We learn that n prominent banker Of this
city, in the course of lahorcd speech al
Minneapolis in opposition to the loan, viola
ted the confidence Of those persons trans.
acting bus'nC IS with him, by making public
the condition of his books and the financial
ability OF individuals with whom he has been
brought into business connection. |, was
done gu, Of mere wan,onntss there being
no connection whatever, between his argu.
gumen, and the disclosures made
We were 10th to believe the circum.
stance, rrilecting rs It does 81 strongly upon
the commercial honor OF prominent ci,i-
zen, hu, 1t has created great deal OF con
versa,ion in III, city. and we feel justified
in noticing II. Viii some gentleman who
was prcsen, at the m"tlpg furnish US with
a narration of What the Banker did say. and
how Tar he violated confidence rcp,s,Si in
him
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-04-22

The election held in this city Thursday,
on the proposed amendments to the State
Constitution, was pcaccably conducted. The
vote pollcd was larger than ever before cast
In ST. Paul, bat this is not strange cousi'
derug the intense feeling manifested by al
classes. that the amendment should receive
not only majority, but ninctcnths OF the
votes cast.
The merchant. lawyer, physician. real eS-
tate dealer. laborcr, and in fact every class
of our population, lobored assiduousIy tor
the loan. The opposition made no attempt
to contest the election; half the original OPP
ponents Of the loan, in 81. Paul either did
not vote or voted for the measure.
The following is the vote cas-, in this city
on the proposition TO loan the State credit
to the Railroads,
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-04-22
Returns from Wabashaw-~The Loan
Amendment Approved by the People.


Correspondence Of the Pioneer ssd Democrat
WABAsHAw, April Is, 1858.
The election has just been got along
with" and the result is the triumph Of the
ticket inscribed, " Loan Of State Credit for
Ra'lroads-YES," by a majority Of 1877;
one hundred and sixty-three votes in its IA
vor, and only thirty-six against it, having
been cast. This, too, in river town re-
mote from the line Of the road, and in which
the opposition predi,ted that the amendment
would be negatived by large majority.
cannot tell what has been done in other
towns Of this county, but presume the re-
turns will show majority larger in pro-
portion TO the vote than that Of this pre-
cinct--say five for, to one against the loan.
We have cast full vote in this town, and
presume it will be so throughout the county.
The result is highly gratifying, as Waba-
shaw county was considered the most doubt
full of all and it is fair aud reasonable to
suppose that every county in the State has
given q majority for the loan.
For the amendment Of Art. Sec. D. Of
the Constitution, the vote was l6l f; against
it, ) Thirty.two to one and one over
Verify, begin TO believe that there's a
good time coming" and am therefore willing
10 " wait little longer
Yours,
.--.-7 s-s-. ~..'. EAaiSIi'r '~-'
We hope 10 hear from Tamarack' Of
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-04-22
The tiiy Election.

II Is time the Democracy were moving on
the matter Of the approaching city election.
We hope TO see full Democratic city ticket
nominated, and Democrats nominated in each
Of the wards, for the respective ward off
ccs. Let the tickets be composed of good
men, possessing the confidence Of the party
and the community, and OF the triumphant
election Of every candidate there can be no
doubt
Our opponents will seek TO distract the
Democracy by citizens ticket. Let such
an attempt he frowned down by all loyal
Democrats II successful they will Of course
claim the result ~ All endorsement of Black
Kepuhlicanism
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-04-22
Democratic State Convention Ia Illinois

This body meets tomorrow at Springfield.
In every county of the State, delegates have
been elected who endorse the course of Sena.
tor DoroLAs. The indications are that the
Convention will be unanimous for DorGLAs
and the good cause. Composed. as it will
be, of Democrats who aro not swayel by
selfish motives, and identified, MS it will be,
with an eternal principle, it canno, fail to
be a most significant and memorable Couyen.
ton
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-04-22

The Burlington Iowa Ga:de says the
treasury OF that State is not in any bette
condition than it should be. An investiga-
ton "a TO its contents has made some start
ling disclosures A cbeck for some 100000,
OF certain banking firm at Davenport, was
there found in lieu OF the same amount Of
money which ought to have been there and
about 100000 more could not be found. or
its absence accounted for.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-04-22

The Mnnsutiln e. the contrary no,wi,h.
standing, there was prcpriety in Governor
SIBLEy = retaining from any participation
whatever IN the rcccnt contest on the loan
Of the State cred, 10 railroads Under the
loan amendment high and important trusts
are conhded TO the Governor OF the State !;
duties which the people OF the State demand
shall be executed with fidelity and wise dis
erection. Had Mr.. SiBLgY violently cSpousci
the cause Of one or other OF the parties at
the recent election, be would have laid him
eltiableto the charge Of Partially in the par
ormance OF bis duties and in so far.wcakcncd
the confidence Of the people in his judgmon,
The propriety Of Gov, smlEys conduct IN
this respect, is appreciated by the people
and the Mhn,sotian only finds fault 10 with
draw attention from Ex.Goveruor RAMSEY :
usual non committali,m In Gov. SlHLE,'s
case the accommodation is the exception
bu, IN Gov RAssgY's il is the rule of his
life.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-04-22

WoMES's RrGrs ~ kANsAs.--A Wo-
mems Rights Convention was held in No
neka, X ansas, on the 21th ult., at which
was adopted form of petition to the Con.
stitutional Convention ito frame the organic
law of the State Of Kansas, for the citizens
thereof, without making any inviduous dis
tinctions'
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-04-22

NV JERSEY Cry ELEcTloys.-lhe
Democrats have reelected their Mayor at
Patterson by Ga majority. The Anti-Lc-
compton men have triumphed at Elizabeth
town by 200 majority, at Trenton, the regu.
lar Democratic ticket has been successful.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-04-22

The FREsnEr.-A despatch dated New
Orleans, the 18th, says that at Nicksburg,
Mississippi, the river is stationary, but is
falling above. Several evecs are broken
below VicSsburg, destroying an immense
amount OF property. The crevasscs oppo
site the city are doing great damage to the
plantations. The city is now considered
safe.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-04-22

We find in the Washington Union official
announcements Of the following appointments
by the President:
gEGIsTgRs OF LAND OFFICES.
Samuel Plumer al Faribault, Minneso +; re.
appointed.
William A. Caruthers at Sank Rapids, Mime
sofa resppointed.
George Il. Clitheran at Otter Tail City, Min
nesota resppointed.
Cbas. g. Wagner at saltwater, Minnesota, re.
appointed.
RECEIVERS or PUBLIC MONEY.
John d. Evans at Forest City, Minnesota.
Benjamin +. Tllo,son at Farbault, Ninneso.
ta reappointed.
Samuel l.. Hays at sauk Rapids, Minnesota
reappointed.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-04-22

II will be ssu by reference 10 the pro.
evenings of the House. in another column.
that that body has appointed Committee
OF Conference, 10 E,ec, the Senate Comm,
tc,, and eudcayor to frame Kansas bill &C.
cep,abse TO the majority Of the llouse We
hope the attempt viii be successful, provi.
dej Of course, no principle is sacrihcvd ,oex.
lN,liency.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-04-22

Tue WOVEN ~ AsxSIc, H,vs FIR
CHASED MouNr VERNON We are happy
20 announce that ou the 9th inst. in the
pr'ence OF two parties, and the counsel OF
the Association and the proprietor Of Mount
Vernon, u eon,rac, was formally entered in.
10, b fore notary, between John A. Wash
ing,on. ESQ, and the Regent Of the Associa-
ton, Tor the purchase OF the Home and
Grave OF Was ington BY the Associative.
--RiohTo'.d Is.l Enc,arrr pa.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-04-22

a SINGULAR MARRIA0E.-Two couples
were married in New Baltimore one day
last week, under peculiar circumstances
Twin sisters married twin brothers, the par
ties being each % years OF aye, and the
wedding day Of the brides was the annivcr
sary Of their birth.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-04-22

The election in tbs State, on Thnralay
last, resulted in the adoption of thc loan
amendment to the Constitution, by major
ity Of upwards Of twenty thousand. The
vote polled amounted TO over thirty thou
sand
Tie returns do mol come IN very ripIdTy.
Below VIC publish the vote 80 lar as heard
frnIn
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-04-22

FUNERAL or Col. BgsroS.--Thc funeral
service Of Col. Benton, at Washington, on
the 18th, was attended, among others by the
President, members OF the Cabinet, foreign
Ministers, and members Of Congress. The
corpse was conveyed to the cars for trans.
mission 10 Missouri
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-04-22

The y. Y. Commercial, OF tie 10th. states
tina, the mission Of Mr. Moan. President
of the " Y aud Erie Railroad. 10 Europe.
has bccn, so far, successful that the Erie Il
T. will be able to extrica,e Itself from the
present, embarrassment, attending ia suspen-
jod floating debt, and that i, Is now paving
it of by nstalmcnts.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-04-22

A few days since u schoolmaster named
BRANER near Berlin, Ala, attempted TO
chastisc one of his pupils, a ad Il years of
age, named Co,lISs. when the latter drew
u knife and stabbed him 10 the heart. The
Young murderer made his escape
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-04-22

The steamship Fall City exploded her
boiler at New Orleans, on the li,h, Just as
she was leaveng that city. Seven or eight
persons were killed and Others injured. The
steamer John Simonds was damaged. The
crevassc opposite the city continues in full
force. and working has been done to repair
ii. The river is about at stand.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-04-22
The Cost Of the Utah Expedition.

In answer to resolution Of the House,
list Of all contracts and purchases OF supplies
which have thus far been made for the Utah
Expedition has been prepared and published.
The items consist Of 400 army wagons at
$40 each 100 sets harness for mule teams
at 1920 per set 1900 cavalry horses at
$50 each. In March a contract. WAS en-.
tered into by RUSSELL, MAJORS a WADDEIL,
for furnishing beeEcattlc (oxen from the
trains) as follows At Great Salt Lake
City, or yicini,y, $500 heal, between Is.
October, 1895, and lst January, at $3.50
per hundred pounds,
The following purchases have been made
at st. Louis
5,i1S bushels white navy beans, 81 so
per bush 1900 bush fine salt, at 40 cents
per bush; sperm candles, no quantity
named, "a cents per pound extra No. |
soap, no quantity named, 81. cents per
pound $4,000 gallons clarified cider vene
gar at : c per gallon; $4,000 pounds re-
fined white sugar, at &C per pound; S4,.
900 pounds rice at 4 &C per pound +; l,0SS,-
900 pounds bacon sides, at l0c per pound /;
10000 sacks, 100 pounds each, extra flour,
at 1925 per sack 10000 sacks, 100 pounds
each, extra flour, at 1925 per sack.
The following supplies have been ordered
to be purchased in New York:
1900 rations mixed vegetables to be
sent to Fort Leavenworth, for the troops on
the march to Utah $4,000 rations "mixed
vegetables" and 5000 rations "desiccated
potatoes. to be sent to Fort kearney, for
troops on march to Utah; $4,000 rations
"mixed vegetables and $4,000 rations de
siccated potatoes to be sent to Fort Lara
mic, for troops on march to Utah. The mixed
and desiccated vegetables will cost about
one cent per ration.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-04-22
Amendment 90 Article tivs, section
seven.

This amendment, to the Constitution, pro
yidlng that the State Officers elect, shall
taxi the oath OF Office, and euter upon the
discharge of the duties of their respective
otio., on the l., OF May has been ratified
by the people by very large majority.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-04-22

The action OF the l.ibcrian Government, in
opposition to the new scheme Of African emf.
grafton. has 50 lnccnsed the French Govern
ment as TO cause retraction Of the sloop-
ofwar rendered 10y the latter rs a gin, al
though an agent has been scui to France to
receive il.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-04-22
Equal Ia Railroads.

The steamer Grey Eagle. Capt. HARRIS,
on her late Trip to 81. Paul, averaged about
Nreatcea mites "a hour, running time, up
s'Team. about equal to the speed Of one bali
Of the railroads in the Union.