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The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-01-27
THE WEEKLY. PIONEER. AND DEMOCRAT.

midnight air, as clear as . bell lie sung
portions Of twelve different songs in five
minutes, beginning aud ending with git
along there, fanny"
At lake City we suppcd, and glorious
supper il WAS Much better than one could
have hoped for, lbegging the landlords
pardon,) at temperance house.
AT Winopa We overlook the accomuio.
daticn train" which left st. Paul the morn.
ing tie before we dill, and better still, the
worthy proprietor Of the line was along with
IL. &c. BURBANK is tho prince Of stage
proprie'ors lie leaves nothing undonc
which can he done for the accommodation
OF his passengers, and he has done moro in
that way than any one ever before him, u,
least IN the Northwest. IL 10 well for St g.
Paul and Minnesota that we have in our
midst, u citizen Of so much public spirit
An express messenger goes with each stage,
and We congratulated ourselves on this occa
sion in having BlIir EAros along-a whole
soulej, merry fellow, whose good humor
and merry mood We shall long remember
l bave never seen more polite aud accom-.
modatiug drivers, finer horses, and more
comfortable coaches and seighs any where
on any line Of public travel. Everything
Is in working order, everything is done with
system, and the comfort OF passengers con.
sidered throughout.
Winopa looks desola,c. 1t is desolate
and dulness there reigns supreme. II is said
that the people have stopped specializing in
corner lots, and taken 10 raising dogs. We
counted thirty of all breeds sizes aud de.
scriptions, on one street and 1t ~ estimated
that there are three dogs to each man in town.
We met with ono man there who will do
that people power Of good, il these ever.
lasting bonds" are ever negotiate as they
are bound TO be. The Colonel was look.
ing well, and in good spirits. and We sincere
ly hope that he may live, not only to finish
the Transit" but other works Of equal mag.
nitude md Importance II that be possible.
And now my story draweth to close,
and | am thinking Of thee. old Lorcite House;
Of thy little garden. Of thy log walls, OF the
old fashioned fire. place, with big back logs
80 bright and cheerful and reminding one Of
days long ago Of thy little bookcase with
BURNS, and SnAksrAERw, and BAxrEn's
Saints Rest, and the Bible upon its shelves;
Of thy little cabinet with its minerals and
shells, 80 carefully collected; and Of thy kind
master and mistress; and and Of that good
old fashioned dinner II any friend Of mine
should ever come that way after me, let him
stop and greet thee for me. Many days
may pass away before / ever behold thee
again. Tor strange doom is mine, old 10.
re,,c; but il never sec thee again. often,
very Often. will memory carry me upon lie
ligh, wing to that dear old fro side Iorette,
and US often shall pray for heavens bles-
sing upon thy mistress. the good, kind,
"vider" PAog. JUAN.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-01-27

Ioso KAmRoADs Grand Trunk
Railway OF Canada has now 10 operation
s5S miles Of road. being the longest road
under one Dame in the world. The Illinois
Central has 74i mils Of track, including
the Mineral Point Branch Road, which d.
yefgcr at Warren, near Dunleitb, the
northern terminus. The New York and
Erie Road, with liz branches and collsterals,
the Buffalo and New York City, and But.
falo, New York and Erie Roads, shows .
total Of III miles; while the New York
Central Road, independent Of the Cansn-
dsigua and Niagara Falls Road, has line
Of $40 miles, besides o double track nearly
the whole distance from Buffalo 10 Albany,
which mus, add over 200 miles 10 liz line
Of track. The rennsylvsnA Central Rail
road IL 1853 miles long, and including lis
branches, amounting To ia miles. and the
Pittsburgh, Fort Wayne and Chicago Road
455 miles, which are now under the same
management, has grand total Of 932
miles Of track There are now Ia actual
orera.iou on this continent over $1,000
miles Of railroad.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-01-27

Ths Trp from ~ Paul To La Cros e-Tbs Men 81 'hs
LAM" J .. Barhaak 'ihs Prince u siags meo-kr
press Messenger Drivers Teams sni sages. word
IIouss (" sad The " wider"
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-01-27

T'Hz snniVersary Of The birthday q BsF-
Jas,s FRAsgLIs, vas celebrated in Bos;0n
by the Association Of Franklin MEDIA
Scholars. Mr. Evs.srr. a medal scholar in
$50. and 1906. delivered an Adir,s upon
the boyhood 0! FEAsKLis. Coz. BIsE.
the Hon. J0~.n QCsCY, j., Chef Jasiie
SHAW ard The auseAipd krgi,h ords wer'
presssl
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-01-27

Tue whole anosa. eKpsnses u The state
GowSanent o New jersey sers a., year
s202 900, abogt u.r~ a'lt' ef va',i Is ron
irltlls. y q ~ yp71 ral5..5 Psussg'1.
III -,a,f Deb, saboqi sl3aC0O
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-01-27

Ex.G0y SLABS. Of Vermont, -eC rciary
Of the NaiionAl Board Of ropaia' kiaea-
ton. died a. Mibiisbary On tbs 9th nat.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-10-20
A Nan Killed by a Blast.

On Saturday morning last, about daylight, In Dutch
Washington Tunnel Brushy Canon, man named
VIM Sproa was killed by the premature discharge of
blast The circumstances attending the accident
lated to Us about follows Sproal and parter Jo
Stephens, were tamping bast-Stephens holding rod
and Sproal using the Sedge. They had got the blast
about half tamped when BY awkward lick of the
sledge the fuse cut and the blast of almost
stantly. The mon discovering by the sound of the
burning fuse what about to happen made an attempt
TO make their escape and avoid the consequences-one
by throwing himself fat the ground and the other
the deceased by running away. He had not proceeded
but few feet however before the explosion took place.
hurlng the tamping rod against the top of the tunnel
bending il almost double when it rebounded striking
the deceased on the hip breaking the bones of the hip
and back and driving them up into his body Stephens
although badly hurt by having large thrown up
On his foot mashing and cutting it severely thought
nothing of his wounds until he had succeeded in
procuring help from the cabin considerable distance up
the hill from the tunnel-and lodging the deceased in
bed; after which his wound had become and
painful that be could not walk The wound of the de-
ceased probed to the depth of six inches He died
about nne o'clock retaining his than three
hours after the terrible wound was received He
buried at the buryng ground at this place on Sunday
last and followed to the grave by large number Of
his fellow miners. He much esteemed for his up
right and gentlenany conduct, by all who knew him
He leaves brother in this country and aged father
and mother in the town of Miersburg. Holmes county
Ohio. The deceased was about IS or % ears old.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-10-20

"a RAT! A RArr'-The other even
ing, says the New York Tines Harry Jen-
ming, of rat-catching and fat-kiiiing noto-
riety. presented 10 his patrons 1000 rats,
black and white, and of the Cinese breed,
to be killed by black and IAN and other
dogs. The killing commenced with the in
PRODUCTION of single rat which was slain
artistically by pup not three months old.
Then they were thrown into the pit by
threes and fours, and slain by other dogs in
accordance with the rules. Lady Wash
ington, who killed her share in shorter
time than any other dog, received prize
of silver watch. The lady afterwards
killed so common rats in lss minutes, for
which achievement she received several
rounds of applause. The rats from China
resembled promising young rabbits, and re-
ceived the very highest encomiums from
the connisseurs present, who considered
the occasion ono of the greatest, in the rat
way, that had ever greeted American eyes,
in this country at least.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-10-20


The FEELING AT WAsHINGToN-The
Cincinnati Gazettes dispatch of the Ilth
snys;
The State elections to-day are watched
with great interest by all parties, and by
the Douglas men with great anxiety: for
upon them depend his hopes. The South
will give him the cold shoulder if his
friends in the Northern States are thrown
aside. The result to-day has been deci-
sive, not, of course, of his nomination al
Charleston, but whether be will ever be
thought of by that body. Judge Blacks
appendix has annoyed and irritated him SO
much, that in disregard of the counsel of
friends who see that he is wri ing himself
into his political grave, he is about to rush
again into print, in the hope of denolish-
ing his indefatieahle antagonist. Black
has shown him elf capable Of welding a
ready pen, and Southern men are quite de-
lighted with his exploits in that line, SO
much so, that l should not be surprised if
he would turn up strong man at Charles
ton.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-10-20
MOrrissey Accepts Heenaa's
Challenge.

New YORK, Tuesday, Oct. IL, 1859.
have seen the card of Mr.. John c..
Heenan, under Cate of yesterday, IN which
be responds 10 my recent statement that l
would meet him, or any other man for
81 0, 900 aside, by agreeing to close match
with me for that amount, and by kindly
giving me the option to fix the time for the
fight TO come of, either before Or after his
approaching fight with Sayers. In reply
TO this l desire to state, that l will avail
myself of the privilege be has rendered
me, and agree to: fight him after his battle
for the championship of England, whether
he win OF lose it, for $4,000 aside. within
four or eight months after the date of his
fight in England, just as he may choose.
In accordance Herewith, I've to-day made
deposit of $500 with the Editor of
Wilkes Spirit of the Times, to bind any
match we ma agree upon.
As an apoligy for my being willing to
make new match with Mr.. Heenan, in
opposition TO my previous determination
not agaian TO appear in the prize ring, l
navy " Sdt ludt uO oO III OIucT, IL pOSSl-
bic, TO arrest the course that Mr.. Heenan
has been pursuing towards my friends, and
as he has whipped one of my former sec
onds, and also recently threatened to whip
the other, | thought it my duty 10 them
to come forward and give him chance,
if he could, TO whip me. 1t was under the
irritation caused by this threat of his that
| made the statement which drew forth his
card and not from any deliberate intention
or desire on my part to again enter the
prize ring. However, having said what l
did, am willing to be as good as my
word, and in the meantime l sincerely
hope that Mr.. Heenan may whip the cham
pion of England, SO that l may be able to
meet him as a aOinner-a pleasure which
he could not afford me now.
JOHN MORRISSEY.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-10-20


GREAT ERE AT CoNsTANrINopLE.-Co
stantinople journals of the 18th Of Septem-
Der state that dreadful fire had destroyed
upwards of one thousand houses in the Tur-
kish capital. 1t broke out in the quarter
of Hass- s-Kepi, built like an amphitheater, on
the side ola bill, and inhabited by thirty
thousand Jews, and from the houses being
ofwood, the flames spread with the most
frightfui rapidity, and in very short time
upwads of sixty habitations were destroyed.
The fire was then,most of persons thought,
got under, but on the next day il again burst
out afresh, and very nearly one thousand
houses were reduced to ashes. The inhab-
itants were seen running half naked through
the streets seeking shelter, and more than
SIX hundred families who lost all they pos
sessed are encamped on the hill. The Sui
tan ordered number of military fonts to be
supplied to afford them temporary shelter.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-10-20

During the summer that has just passed away,
Thousands Of sufferers from eysenerv and diarrha have
been relieved by the use Of HOSTETTERS BIrTERS, n
medicine which is evidently destired to maintain per-
mancn place in the public estimation Bilious diar-
rna is Of those diseases which battles the skill of
the physician The medicine they administer act upon
the bowels seems TO reach the source of the evil
The difficulty is to get remedy that will reach all the
digestive organs, and give them simultaneously rush
vigor to rid themselves Of this disease This pro
lem Is solved by The BITTEs, which fs to con-
quer the most stubborn 1t is only say tha
during the just closed this medicine has achieved
than any other presented to the public
during the fall which that terrible scourge the fever
and sgue, 80 preyalen the BITTERs will gain fros
fame.
Sold by druggists aud dealers generally, everywhere.
flR'See Advertisement in another column.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-10-20
JOHN MORRISSEY,

NIcoLo MAcCHIAvELI ON THE TEMPORAL
Power OF THE PoPE.-Since some are of
opinion that the well being of Italy de-
pends upon the See of Rome, propose to
state such reasons as occur to me in oppo-
sition to this doctrine, and will bring for
ward two such powerful ones, that in my
opinion they cannot be Iefuted. The first
is that by the corrupt example of ths.
court this country has lost every devotion
al sentiment and all religious feelings
Endless troubles and disorders follow hence
as a natural consequence, for just as the
very existence of the religious feeling pre-
supposed all that is good, thus where that
is wanting, we must pre-suppose the re-
verse.
We Italians owe it 10 the church and to
our priests that We are currupt and with
out religion; but We are indebted to her
still more for direc. the cause of our ruin
And this is that the Roman See has kept
and still keeps our native land divided
within itself. No country indeed, was ev-
er united and happy, if not in obedience
to one goveInment-wheiher n republic or
prince-as is the case in France and
Spain. And the reason why Italy has not
attained the same end and is neither under
one republic nor under one prince to rule
her, is solely owing to the church because
having her seat in Italy and holding tenn
poral sway, she has not the sufficient pow
er and the capacity for obtaining the su
preme power over the rest of Italy, and
for making herself sovereign; nor on the
other hand is she so weak but that when
afraid of losing her temporal dominion
she is able 10 invoke some potentate strong
enough TO defend her against any one who
might become too powerful in Italy, as
has been shown by several examples; of
old, when Charlemagne drove away the
Lombards, who were almost kings of the
whole of Italy, and in our days, when the
church deprived the Venetians of power by
the aid of the French, and afterwards
drove out the French by aid of the Swiss.
Thus the church not being sufficiently pow
erful to conquer Italy, nor allowing any
other to occupy the country, has been the
cause that Italy could never be united un-
der one head, but has been subject TO sew
eral princes and lords. Hence arose so
much weakness and disunion as led her to
be the prey not only of barbarous potent
ates, but of one who chose to invade the
country. For this state of things the Ilal-
ians are indebted TO the Church.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-10-20
Further Particulars Of the Riot.
sHaRpER's FERRY, Oct. 1s-3 P. N.


The town has been taken possession of
by companies from Charleston and Shep-
ardstown Va, and Frederick City, Md
The Rioters are entrenched in the armory,
and hold Mr.. Washington and Mr.. Lafen-
field as prisoners.
Captain Brown, of Kansas notoriety, and
numbered originally II white men ard 5
negroes, several of whom were shot. Two
men of the Martinsburgb Co. Were shot
dead, whilst charging on the armory.
A portion of the insurgents left here un-
der the command of leader named Cook,
who with a large party Of slaves is sup
posed to be moving towards Penny
Allen Evans, one of the insurrectionists,
is lying in a dying condition here, having
been shot through The breast. He is from
Connecticut, but has been TO Kansas.
He says the whole scheme was got up
by Brown who represented that the ne
groes would rise by thousands, and Mary
land and Virginia would be made free
States.
Col. Shriver Of Frederick has just had
m interview with Brown in the Armory.
He asked to be allowed 10 march out with
his men, and averred his intention of de-
Tending himself to the last.
His men are very strongly posted in the
Engine House and cannon cannot be used
against them for fear of injuring the pris
oners.
They still hold, some sixteen persons are
known to have been killed.
Fountain Beekman railroad agent was
shot dead from the armory. Three rioters
are lying under the bridge having been shot
by the Shepherdson's troops in their charge
Oh the bridge. Captain Cook is second
in command of the insurgents. He is said
to be posted in the schoolhouse four miles
distant with large body of runaway
slaves. Tie armory was taken possession
of about o'clock on Sunday night; so qui-
eily was it done the citizens knew nothing
of it till the train VAS stopped. Col. Lee
who has arrived here, thinks there are
abudant troops on hand to capture the ri
oters, and seems perfectly certain that the
original parties consisted of not more than
twenty white men and five free negroes.
Capt. Brown had been about here and
rented farm four miles of, which was
the rendezvous of the rioters. Capt. Cook
has also lived about here, and at one time
taught school. All the other white men
are unknown. They are however, sup
posed to be men who have been connected
with Brown in Kansas. II rs reported, but
not confirmed, that the rioters have carried
off considerable amount of the Govern
ment funds. No attempt was made 10 pill
laee the town or insult females. Capt.
Brown claims easy terms on account Of his
moderation.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-10-20

The CosHocToN TREAsURY.-Geo. Bell
has been cleared of the charge of having
robbed the Coshocton County Treasury !;
White, also charged with having had
hand in the business, was first tried on the
Walhonding robbery. The trial came off
last week, the prisoner was found guilty
aud sentenced to ten years in the Peniten-
tiary, with the assurance that when through
with his labors in the Penitentiary he
wonld be tried on the treasury case. Bell
has returned to this city, Colum5us Fact.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-10-20
Rcported dInsurrecfiOn az Harp
eres EcTfys

Frederick Cityaed Baltimore dispatches
of the nth give conficting accounts of an
insurection at Harper's Ferry. One is
that an armed band Of abolitionists have
full possession of the US. Arsenal; that
an express train had been fred into; that a
negro was killed III getting the train
through; that wagon load of rifles had been
sent into Maryland; and that a mob led by
about $50 whites with gang of negroes
were fighting. The Baltimore dispatch
says the affair is greatly exaggerated. TIE
difficulty occurred at the arrnory, and the
negroes have nothing to do with it. The
train due at Baltimore early in the morn
ing was detained, and many wild ruinors
were afoat, among others that there bad
been stampede of negroes from Mary
land.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-10-20
Confirmed Consumption.

MISS LESLIE'S BEHAVIOR BOOK. A Guide Man
ual for Ladies regards their Conversation; Man
ners Dress lntroductions Entree to Society; Shop
ping; Conduct in the Street; At places of Amuse
meut; In Travelling; at the Table, either at Home,
in Company, or at Hotels; Department in Gentle
mems society; Lips; Complex xion; Teeth; Hands; /;
The Hair; Etc, Etc. With full instructions and
advice in Letter writing; Receiving Presents: In
correct words Borrowing; Obligations to Gentle
men; Offences; Children: Decorum in Church; At
Evening Parties; Aud full suggestions in bad prac-
tees aud habits easily contracted, which young
lady should lie guilty Of etc, etc. By Miss Leslie.
Authoress Of Miss Leslie's Celebrated y lew Cooke
ry Book" Miss Leslie's New Receipts for Cooking"
Etc.
One volume, I2no, cloth. Price LIS
For sale at the BOOK STORE.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-10-20
SECOND DISPATCH.
HARpER's FERRY, o.

HARPER S FERRY, Oct. 10.
8 o'clock. The armory has just been
stormed and taken after determined re-
sistance. Col. Shute approached with a
flag Of truce and demanded the surrender
of The armory. After expostulating some
time the rioters refused. The marines then
advanced and made charge, endeavoring
to break open the door with sledge ham
mers they used as battering ram and the
door gave way.
The rioters fred briskly and shot three
of tie marines, who exchanged shots
through the partly broken door. The ma
rines then forced their way through the
break and in a few minutes the resist
ance was at an end. The rioters were
brought out amidst the most intense ex-
element Many of the armed militia pres
ent were trying to get an opportunity to
shoot them.
Capt. Brown and his son was shot,
The latter is dead and the former dying
He lies in the armory enclosure, talks free
ly, says tha; be is the old Potiawottomie
Brown whose feats, in Kansas have bad
such wide notice. He says his whole OBJ
ject was to free the slaves, and justified his
actions. He says be had possession of the
town and could have murdered all the peo-
pie, and had been murdered in return.
]. G. Anderson was shot down in the
assault. He was from Connecticut.
The dead body of a man. shot yester-
day, was found within the Armory.
Brown declares that there were none en-
gagged in the blot but these who accompa-
MED him.
The prisoners are retained within the
Armory enclosure.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-10-20

JUDGE GHoLsN IN NAsHTABuLA.-For Su-
prcme Judge, Mr.. Gholson had 1904 votes
to 3737 for Dennison. Whereeupon the
Ashtabula Telegraph remarks:
This does not indicate the overwhelming
potency Of the pictures which decorated the
National Democrat, nor of q due respect
TO the holy horror breathed so fragrantly
from the lips of locofocoism, over the sale
OF two or three niggers some Is or 20 years
ago.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-10-20

The Journal Of Commerce says the fol-
lowing letter was lately received by the Sec
retary of an Insurance Company in this city,
in response 10 an advertisement for book
keeper. The writer thoughtfully inclosed
a leaf cut from an old account book, as
sample of bis work. Either the applicant
is an original genius, or a wag of the first
water:
"BIe TaGER, Wilkes Co, Ga
"MY DEAH SIR: l am wanting of situa-
zion in bookkeeping. and Mr.. Shirman said
how that you would like to get me in your
Office. If SO please answer to onct. / send
you specimen of my single entry, but can
keep 'em double as well. / am all of a
trenbl, having just been liking a nigger.
From yours truly.
F. S HIRSHELDER."
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-10-20
OBITUARY NOTICES.

Died-On the Goth ult., JACKSON sILCoTT Nc
ELRoY, aged tvo year and five months, son of DRU-
cILLA and JOHN McELRoY.
He's ever free from care and sin
Weep not for JACKSON now;
Hes singing with angel choir,
crown is own his brow.
You hitherto have guided him,
But now he'll watch oer thee.
With angel wing and eye of love
Around thee still he II be.
He'll come to hear thy faith prayer,
To strenthen thee mid care;
And bear thy songs of praise above
To Him whose name is Love.
A. A. VI.