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The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-09-30
The secret Caueus-A Personal Indiy.
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The Inntsotian states that q secret eau.
Gus has lately been held 10 this city by some
Of the ofiice-holders under the National
Administration, "to deliberate upon what
shall be the future policy Of the Democratic
party Of this State" &c. We cannot speak
az TO the correctness Of the general state
ment; though we think Il exceedingly ap-
propriate that any set Of Democrats who
would engage in 80 reasonable an act
against the integrity and dignity Of the Dem
ocratic party as would result from the cstab.
lishment OF secret clique within its organ
zatiOn, should show their consistency in
selecting Black Republican paper through
which to make the fac, public. The inform
ant Of the M,nnesoi,an, though however
correct in his general statements, was totally
in error in saying that EARLE 5. GooDRIcu,
Of the st. Paul PiosEER AND DEMOCRAT,
was in attendance and advising with them"
We are very happy to assure our friend the
Doctor, that no oiIice-holder or other
Democrat has SO far insuted our manhood
or Democracy a. to invite US to any such
reasonable entertainment nor have we at
tended any Of the caucuses alluded to.
We have heard loose rumors floating
about the streets which corroborate the
statements of the N,nne,otian, so far as the
formation OF secret Democratic Club is
concerned but when like rumors attributed
its chief management TO CHARLES L. FINER.
SON, and its presidency to Jons +. WARREN,
we did not consider the matter Of sufficient
consequence to warrant further curiosity or
concern. We allude to it now simply for
the purpose of disconnecting our name from
the project, where it has been improperly
placed by the Mmne'otian. We have be-
come somewhat hardened to political as
saults and misreT rescntations but this hit
touches us on the raw" The association
Of our name with such men, for such a
purpose, is an indignity as unreasonable as
1t il unwarranted and we must beg the
Doctor not to assist in placing our charac-
ter under so unjust and damaging an impu-
tation.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-09-30

Messrs. CuLLgS and PgIrCHARD, the
Commissioners deputed to make treaty
with the Yanktons, for the purchase Of a
portion Of their lands west Of the Big Sioux,
have returned to the city, without being able
to accomplish their object. The Commits
sitners were to hold u council with the
Indians, during the present month, but the
latter declined receiving presents or holding
IA council, until they had accomplished Il
certain piece Of business this winter. "
This piece Of business is generally under
stood to be the "wiplng out" OF Fort Aber-
cromblc against the present location Of
which the Indians are bitterly opposed.
We should not be surprised to hear of lively
times about the head waters Of Red River
during the ensuing winter.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-09-30
The Rlehnao nd Duel.

The cause Of the duel between Mr.. WISE
ono OF the editors Of the Richmond En-.
qursr- and the Hon. SHEKnARD CLEMENS,
member Of Congress the publication
Of an article in the Enquirer accusing Mr..
CLEMENS Of unfairness in announcing that
be was authorized TO say that Mr.. Brock.
EssRouoH declined being candidate for
Governor Of Virginia. The Enquirer gives
this version Of the facts
Mr. Clemens inserts in the Enquirer an
announcement that he is authorized by
Judge Brockenburgh to state that the latter
declines in any way the use Of his name in
the coming canvas This is followed by
publication over Judge Brockenbrough's own
signature, from which We gather the follow
ing facts LIST, That he never did authorize
Mr.. Clemens to make any publication what
ever on the subject I'd, That he did not
even inform Mr.. Clemens OF any intention
to decline the use Of bis name in the canvas
Sd, That in the course Of brief aud casual
conversation (of few minutes only, az it
now appears, he merely informed Mr.. Glen.
ems that be did not seek nor desire the Office
Of Governor Of Virginia; 18th, That be gave
Mr.. Clemens no assurance that he would
shrink from a high public duty if, unsought,
it should be imposed on him by the voice Of
the people
Upon this state Of the case the Enquirer
published severe criticism upon Mr.. GLEN
ESs' conduct, concluding with the following
paragraph, which undoubtedly led to the
challenge:
"Sherrard Clemens is guilty of an act OF
gross treachery towards Judge Broken
brough, perpetrated under the guise Of per-
sonal and political friendship he is guilty
of an act Of political trickery, intended to
enure to the benefit of some political aspi-
rant, for the accomplishment of which he
has not failed to resort to public and willful
Misrepresentation he has betrayed the con-
tdence of the editors of the Enquirer and
abused the columns of the paper, by request
ing and obtaining the insertion Of these will
full Misrepresentation.
The parties met, as has been stated, and
Mr.. CLEMENS was wounded.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-09-30

We have already published the text of
the treaty made with China by the AmeIi-
can minister. and have had intimations Of
the nature Of the treaty made between Chi
ma and the European powers. About the
exact terms Of these latter, however, there
has been and still continues to be some lack
Of information. About the treaty with
England we have bad only indefinite and
even contradictory statements. It is NOW
alleged that that treaty is longer than my
Of the Others. and that this will account for
the delay in its official Transmission and au-
thentic publication. The london Times,
however, on the strength Of private letters,
in the writers Of which it expresses the full
lest confdence-in fact, we suspect 1t knows
the writers Of them . bein the con6desse
Of Lord ELGN and his associates-gives the.
following as points undoubtedly embraced
in the treaty.
First.-The residence Of British Min
lister at Tien.sin, with access to Court, and
direct communication with the Minister'S
An official yamun for him during his visits
to Pekin. All official documents to be
written by him in the English language TO
be accompanied by Chinese translations un-
til the Court of Pekin has procured inter-
preters.) An English college similar to
that kept up by Russia to be allowed at
Pekin.
Second.-Chna to be opened to all the
world persons to go whittier they please
and do what they please, under a passport
system.
Third.-The Yang-tze TO be opened to
commerce from its mouth to its source
Fourth.-Christianity to be tolerated.
Fifth-lndemnity for the war and losses
at Canton to be paid for by the two Quangs.
the amount to be agreed on by special Com
missieners at Canton. The tariff to be cor
rected, the custom house system revised and
the English to aid the Chinese in the sup
preston of piracy.
Sixth.--In proof of the friendship and
good will of the Emperor OF China towards
the Queen of England special embassy
shall be sent to England forthwith.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-09-30

The n. ! Herahi, in noticing the decline
OF niggerism throughout the North, wei
says that the autisavery platform of the
Republicans has been reduced to the mere
skeleton Of the living. active and terrible
glan, a. 1t was but two short years ago
II is bloodI,ss. acshlcss scarecrow, which
may still serve the purpose of frightening 4
few old grannies, but which can no longer
alarm the sensible masses Of the people con-
corning the horrible designs OF the slave
Democracy" aud the slave power" The
admission of Minnesota, and the prospective
admission OF Kansas. Nebraska. Oregon
and Washington Territories. all as free
States. leave the South and the slave DOW.
or" completely at the mercy Of the all.pow.
ertul North. The niger agitation. there
fore, has exhausted itself. there being
scarcely enough lcft of it 10 keep the late
overwhelming Republican organization OF
the North in state Of decent discipline.
Indeed. with the loss OF bleeding Kansas"
the party has been growing small by ne.
grecs IN almos, every Northern State, and
is particularly in condition OF disin,egra-
ton in the State Of New York"
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-09-30
Another Southern Statesman for Doug,..
Doe by one, the prominent Democratic
Statesmen of the South are declaring for

Ooe by one, the prominent Democratic
statesmen Of the South are declaring for
DoUGLAs and We have only to wait u little.
and the Southern Democracy will be an
united phalanx in support Of the Senator.
by almost every arrival Of the mails from
that section OF the Union, intelligence
reaches US Of some public demonstration
against the mad course OF the intriguers at
Washington against the integrity Of the
party and the success Of its nominees in Iii.
nois. We now learn that the Hon. A. q.
Bsows, Senator from Mississippi, and one
Of the ablest, ss h. is one OF the most patri-
otto statesmen in the land has declared for
DoUGLAs. The declaration was made at a
complimentary dinner given to him by his
constituents. Ia the course OF his speech
on the occasion, Mr.. Brown, speaking Of
DouoLAs and the Illinois campaign, said:
1" lie is more honest, more consistent,
more the friend Of the constitution and the
rights Of the States, and better Democrat
than ninc-tenths Of those who 10 the free
States abuse him. He is giant in intel.
lcct, giant in will giant in eloqucnce,
a giant in everything that makes up the
characteristics Of great man, and hope
he may thrash Abolition Lincoln out Of his
boots"
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-09-30

This inquitous trade is still carried on.
Strange, too, that while Indignation is ev-
erywere expressed and justly, in relation to
the horrors Of the Slave Trade generally, so
far a. concerns the benighteI African, so
little should be said in relation to the poor
Cooic 1t will he seen by the following
table, that within single week, no less than
u thousand coolies arrived in Cuba, and that
no lcss than four hundred and seventy three
perished on the way:
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-09-30

We learn that Dr. MASSEY, recently Of
\labama, AMI son-in'law OF Postmaster
MspARv and. We believe. the last Of the
fosimas,crs family unprovidei for. has
been appointed Register Of the Land Oi'ice
AT Forrest City. Is this to IL taken As an
indication tina, the Postmaster at Columbus.
Ohio has supplau,oi our Congressional del
egai'on IN the disposal OF Fedora, ot'ices in
this State We make this query, becaus
We know that cur members las, spring earn.
es'ly protested acains, any change in the
Office a, forres, city, AMI refused To ~
commend thu new aPPointee TO the rresi.
dent, for any position
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-09-30

The Havana correspondent Of the New
York Express says that the deaths on the
Y, xsel last named averaged from twelve to
sixteen per day. after her arrival in port.
Another writer states that the bodies, as
soon rs life was out of them, were dropped
into the harbor ~ food tor the sharks that
crowded round the floating coffin, rayenous
for the banquet. All this is terrible. And
set, We sometimes hear individuals who
profess To be moral and humane. and who
are ultra and radical in their denunca,ions
Of Southern slavery, eulogize this CooIie
system, this wholesale plan Of cruelty and
murder, As something commendablc and
humane
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-09-30

Tux Nnns@alda has taken the secret
clique Democrats under its especial pro,ec-
ton. Considering the well known Know
Nothing procIivi,i,s Of that sheet, We think
this perfectly natural and emineu,ly proper.
The d'ihrcncc between X n. Republican
ard h \. Democrat isnt ~ great that
the Doctors stomach should rebel aeains,
the one after he has swallowed the other.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-09-30

The NEW York NoxINArroSs.-The
Democrats have nominated strong State
ticket in New York. AxAsA j. PARSER
the candidate for Governor, was formerly
Judge OF the Supreme Court, and is q man
Of fine abilities and high character. He
was the candidate two years ago, and such
was his popularity that he ran some thirteen
thousand votes ahead OF the electoral ticket.
Mr.. TAYLOR, the Lieutenant Governor, was
formerly a member Of Congress from the
Tioga district. Mr. PIPER, the Canal Com.
missioner, headed the Pierce and King cleo
toral ticket in 1852. These candidates are
pretty certain to be elected.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-09-30

By the latest dates from Utah il appears
that the Mormon priesthood, feeling that
their influence is on the wane, have secluded
themselves, hoping thereby to become more
mysterious and powerful. The feelings Of
the Mormons are evidently undergoing =
change, but the leaders are still hostile to
the United States authorities, and throw
obstacles in their way. They are also en-
deavoring to raise an Indian war. Many oS
the Mormon people are in a wretched Coz
dition, and some Of the women are without
proper clothing.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-09-30

A LrrrxR from ST. Petersburg, d ths
l''h' states that the Emperors brother. Tie
Grand Dukes Mrca.xl. and NICHOLAS =. ere
to visit Sebastopol and the Crimea this year.
1t Is said that this port is to be converted
into commercial station. without fortihcs.
tons. The Russian engineers have zncceed.
ed IN raising the shipot,he line Jugudil. the
Schooner smiAlaja, Of sixteen guns. asd the
steamer Turok. The GrunuiJi and Dunaj
have likewise teen raised.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-09-30

IL view of the death Of psxp Scorr. the
\. \ Herald suggests to our black repub-
lcan fellow citizens the eSp,liency aud pro
pricty Of a grand funeral in honor Of the
memory OF pSsp
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-09-30

The next number Of the "Folkct, Roa, "
the Norwegian Democratic paper, will b.
issuol this week. 4 large extra edition will
be printed. and as i, will contain a great
amour, OF reliable political matter, it will
be invaluable 10 circulate prior TO the cleo
ton. Orders left at the counting room will
rc,iye attention.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-09-30

WsgxLy SuBscRIBgRs-T J. EIxss,
Esq, OF Preston. Fillmore county, sends us
club Of 10 weekly subscribers II we
had enterprising, energetic friends Of the
Democratic party, ike Mr.. EASEs, in every
county in the State. in few weeks, oar
weekly circulation would run up TO IS 600.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-09-30
Prs-s apsioa Notice.

- ~ ssrors q A- FS'o-.r and n~sosrs
Township plats for Towns 10, Ranges
- and 81, were received at the Land Ofice
in Forrest City, on the Goth of August
Settlers IN those towns viii file their decar.
a,ory statements within three mouths from
;ha, time A. {, SnlrH. Register
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-09-30

We learn from Washington ,ha, the land
Office a, saltwater has been removed Ia
Cambridge, lsan,i county The land office
at Farlbault has been removed TO 81. Peter
Thee changes are made f,r the accommo.ia.
,iou OF pre-,mpiors
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-09-30

ilsNSErIx County. Democracy OF
that part OF Hennepin lying YVES, Of the Mis-
sisslppi, have nominated the following ticket
for representatives in the Legislature f.
+, ALrrSG, JoRS MLsop, r. r. Memo.
Las, and 4. VI. Blair
The following county ticket was put 10
nomination
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-09-30
The English IBiIl.

The New York Hrdid, in referring to
Mr.. ENGLISH as having declared himself in
favor Of the admission of Kansas, regard.
ltss Of the restrictions of the compromise,
which, with the rejection Of the Lecompton
Constitution, would refuse its admission as
State short Of the full Federal ratio re-
quired for one Representative in Congress,
says:
Mr.. ESGLrsH evidently understands the
necessities OF the case and the folly Of ad-
herring to Congressional restriction which
at best is nothing more than waste paper.
Nor have We heard of single Lecompton
Democrat from the North who entertans a
different opinion from that Of Mr.. ENGLISH.
There wH be no difficulty, therefore, IN the
matter Of the admission Of Kansas w,ih the
presentation Of her neH regWdriyddopfed
Constitution. She will come in without a
struggle, and not fragment will be left Of
this X ansas nuisance for Northern agitators
or Southern tireeaters to wrangle over
Senator BRowS recently made speech
in Mississippi, portion of which will bear
being placed side by side with the above
extract from the Herald. In referring to
TIE Conference bill, Senator Brown is re-
ported by the Vicksburg Miss Wing to
have said
THAT he called on the President before
he left Washington, and that Mr.. BUCHANAN
assured him in the most positive and une.
quivocal terms tina. he would appoint no
man to Office who held the opinion that
Kansas ought to be admitted before she has
o population which would enttle her to a
representative in Congress, according TO
the terms OF the Conference bill and that
he would decapitate every ofice-holder who
expressed such belief
Tue EAST INDIA CoxpASY.-On the first
OF the present month occurred very impor,
tant historical event The mammoth Brit
ish East India Company, which has been in
existence for centuries. and which, backed
up by the British Government has made
conquests more extensive and permanent
than any other in modern times, ceased to
exist. The London Times, in noticing the
event, remarks:
:" But the story of the Eas, India Com.
pany is the strangest OF them all In little
more than century and half it has won
and attached TO its rule a greater area, and
several times the number of people, than
ever fell before to any conqueror or family
of conquerors. China is no exception. There
vast multitude only changed their dy-
nasty, scarcely conscious Of conquest or OF
apoIicy. Aud this has been done by means
unknown before. The founder OF the Per
sian dynasty, il is said. was the father Of bis
people; his SUCCESSOR was soldier. and be
that followed. a trader. In those days the
institutions OF peace came the last. 10 our
times. q small company OF merchants set up
q factory on the banks OF the Hooghly, and
within the lifetime Of two men who might
have talked with one another. they have an.
nexed aud brought TO the gates of that fac.
tory. at least a seventh part Of the whole
human species
Hereafter India will be rlled directly by
the British Queen and Parliament. Hin
icos,an will b. As much part Of the Brit
ish Empire a. Ireland.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-07-09
The Slave Trade and the Right OF search.
TRANSACTIONS FROM THE FRENCH PRESS FOR THE
NEW YORK HERALD.

frrom the Journal du HAvre, June IS
We amongst those who do not doubt the sincerity
and the honesty Of the sentiments In the OF which
England than forty years ago. undertaken her
crusade against slavery and The slave trade But be
true that excess In ali, in virtue In fault h not
lee true that the gnoble passions shelter them
selves under the brightest virtues.
For forty four years civilized nations have pursued
is Notwithstanding ssi 10 full vigor, and except some mis-
chances continues going on TO the great benefit OF those
who devote themselves 70 II, and OF the countries for
which n prsctised. Tho state Of things such thu,
all men OF good and good faith have 70 the
painful conclusion that the absolute suppression OF The
slave trade win be chmera ~ long there are coun.
tries where slavery exists
Amer all, the English, whatever they may think
about n, have 10 abandon the idea that we should love
the neecrs after their fashion. The French mot more
than the Americans, have ~ that subject, 70 submit
10 the MARTINEZ any seIr suzeranty Of any power on
earth.
Prom tn. same Journal, June2,l
Our readers may have remarked that the lsnGu age Of
the Secretary Of Foreign Affairs Of Great Bruan las been
most coocissory towards me United atee, rns been
most outrageous towards spain, ssd usjuss towards
France.
30 England hastens In reality 10 rsphuAts in presenoe
discretion and forsskpe all thss nss given rise 70 The ds
pute but she coufers herself the houoss OF the
war she Wi continue 70 map an tina, IN these times
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-07-09

The kpkfuh imagnntou than that TACT. Tho original
plan by which that Cuban) blockade instituted, he
free 10 confess adopted n the suggestion OF the
American government but neither this government
the Of this country II that time the grave
objections 10 which had since become liable" 81 says
Mr.. Fizgcrad: and the explanation not only throws
srorg light on the pest but Indicates the next step OF
course.
wheIever has been any rising mist reeking from
this topic OF human guilt and woe and chilling alliance
with the United States, has been the most natural ques
ton" why do we not make plan inquiry Of the Anne
rcar government In such way 70 obtain YER
and In such mode would crafty them . pon; on
which they apt from their peculiar posi,n 70 feel
sortY Why do not proceed upon heir crest sonsu
tor al provisions by which the trade declared
piracy after 1scs; ard their repeated subsequent
svovals 10 the same effect, and inquire what their
opinion the beat method Of getting their constitutional
euactments obeyedfr
But seem 70 have reached point which Will serve
OF bocksdne the coasts Of Cubs instead OF those Of Africa
American suggestion that both parties 10 the ncgo
tsscn end the scheme full Of perls and difficulties aud
that they are actually discussing new plan Of maritime
police, especially directed against the slave trade Tho
obvious practical consideration for thsths; what
has happened may possibly again There may
be wrath and agitation against IA which may consider
causeess The thing 70 Be done, then now, 10 I, say
10 our ally, "Your object Ia the same What
method can you suggest for accomplishing NJ" When
two parties are epgsged In q consultation how best
achieve q good purpose In which they agree, they
about the last people In the world likely 70 90 70 var with
each other.