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The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-11-25
From Aspinwan.

New YORK, Nov. 14-9 P. M.-The U
S. Mail steamship Daniel Webster, from
Aspinwall, with California mails of the 10th
and 327 passengers, brought by the steamer
Uncle Sam, arrived here this evening.
AspiLwall was visited with heavy gale
on the Sd and 4th, which occasioned some
damage to docks; the shipping, however
sustained no damage.
The steamer Daniel Webster furnishes
Havana dates to the 9th. A hurricane on
the south coast had done some damage to
the shipping.
Sugar nominally n real higher.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-11-25
agar nominally Il real higher.
Later from Brownsville. Texas.

New ORLEANS, Nov. l4.-The steamer
Charles Morgan, from Galveston, Texas,
on the 18th, brings the affidavit of VIM.
Miller, who fed from Brownsville, dated
Corpus Christi, November 18th, stating cir
substantially that Cortinas' band captured
the town of Brownsville on the 3lst, after
four hours hard fighting, and was in full
possession on the lst.
j. Marks & Co., wholesale dry goods
dealers in this city, however, have letters
from Brownsville, which make no mention
of the matter.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-11-25
Experience of a Baltimore Reporter

u
The Baltimore american gives the fol.
lowing account of their reporters expe-
rience on election day
Reporting yesterday was not at all
pleasant, especially to those to those
who represented papers opposed to the Pc
culiar style in which elections in Baltimore
are managed in these days. A single in
stance Of the experience of one of our re-
porters is worth relating. His errand was
to obtain the returns from the Twelfth
Ward. After knocking for some time at
the door of the house in which the polls
were held, it was at last opened, ana I'D
reply to his request for the returns, ne was
informed with an oath that they were not
ready. While this parley was going on,
two :" roughs" approached the reporter and
inquired his business. To the reply that he
was reporter, be was told that he " mustn't
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-11-25

New ORLEANS, Nov. l4.-There have
been five fires in this city since Saturday
three of them unimportant ones. The new
Bazaar row, consisting of six stores on Ram
pant street. was burned-loss $40, 900; also
nine squares, consisting of eighty small
buildings above Chippewa street, in Fourth
district-loss 100000. The fires are sup.
posed to be the work of incendiaries. One
hundred families were burned out.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-11-25

New ORLEANS, Oct. l4.-There has been
severe gale along the Gulf coast. Ice has
formed in this city.
The steamer Robert Waterman has been
abandoned, and is total loss. Her cargo
is being plundered by fishermen.
Snow fell in some parts of Mississippi on
Sunday last.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-11-25

ALBANY, Nov. l6.--The Argus now
claims that the election of David Il. Floyd
Jones, the Democratic and Utica nominee
for Secretary of State, over Leavenworth,
by 204 majority. The Journal claims 102
majority for Leavenworth. The official
returns thus far received seem to show (but
not positively Jones elected.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-11-25

WASHINGTON, Nov. I5.-The Postmaster
at Brownsville, writing to the Postoffice
Department says that all the mail routes in
that quarter had been made impossible by
the forces acting under Cortinas, and the
mail carriers had been made prisoners. He
says that this is war of races and of eX-
termination.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-11-25

WASHINGTON, Nov. Is. Judge Douglas
condition has improved within the last
twenty-four hours, and physicians consider
him better this morning.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-11-25

Boston, Nov. 16.-The Cunard steamer
America sailed at noon, for Liverpool, via
Halifax with 100000. She carries out
New Orleans mails of the 10th, telegraph
dispatches from that city, of the 18th.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-11-25

SAcKvILLE, Nov. l6.-The steamship
Canada about due at Halifax with Liver
pool dates to the 5th had not been signalled
at that port up to 10 O'Clock this morning.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-11-25

WASHINGTON, Nov. l5.--1he Board of
Aldermen have refused their assent to set
apart next Thursday as day of thanks
giving.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-11-25

Z The Cherokee Indians are getting civilized
They have debt-small, to be sure-but
so large that they cannot pay the in terest
on it.
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1859-10-29
A Happy Rebuke.

Watty Morrison, Scotch Clergyman
was man of great wit and humor. On
one occasion he entreated an officer at
Fort George to pardon poor fellow that
was sent to the halberts.
The officer offered to grant his request
if he would in return, grant him the first
favor he would ask.
Mr.. Morrison agreed to this, and the
officer Immediately demanded that cere-
mony of baptism should be performed on
a puppy.
The clergyman agreed to it, and par
ty of many gentlemen assembled to wit
ness the novel baptism.
Mr.. Morrison desired the officer to hold
up the dog, as was necessary in the bap-
tism Of children, and said;
Gas am minister of the Church of
Scotland, I must proceed according to
the ceremonies of the Church"
Certainly" said the Major, II expect
all the ceremony"
swell, then, Major, l begin by the us.
ual question-do you acknowledge your
self the father of this puppys'
A roar of laughter burst from the
crowd, and the officer threw the candi-
date for baptism away.
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1859-10-29
Follow the Right.

No matter who you are, what your lot,
or where you live; you cannot affo4d to
do that which is wrong The only way
to obtain happiness and pleasure for
yourself, is to do the right thing. You
may not alway hit the mark; but you
should, nevertheless, always aim to it, and
with every trial your skill will increase.
Whether you are to be praised or blamed
for it by others, whether it will seeming
ly make you richer or poorer, or whether
no other person than yourself knows of
your action; still, always, and in all cases,
do the right thing. Your first lessons in
this rule will sometimes seem hard ones,
but they will grow easier and easier, un-
til finally dong the right thing will be-
come habit, and to do wrong will be an
impossibility. m
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1859-10-29
Man is Progressing.

Man is this day nearer to God than at
any other former time. Not that God is
nearer to men, for his omniscient and in
visible presence will admit of no augmen-
tation; but man, at every advancing step,
is necessarily brought still nearer to his
God, and is made capable of seeing still
more and more of his boundless perfec.
tons. The pure in heart, who see God
in his works, are those upon whom the
truth has performed its office work. There
is freedom, Joy and communion with God
in truth, and how true it is that Christ's
yoke is easy and his burden light, for
when ever we pitch upon that course Of
life that is the most excellent, habit soon
makes it agreeable, and at every improv-
ment we make our capacity is increased
for still higher attainments.
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1859-10-29
The Family Alter!

The family altar! Cherished associa-
tions cluster around it! There are hearts
which swell with gratitude as memory
recalls the time when brothers and sisters
listened to the earnest believing prayers
that morn and eve arose from in. All
powerful and undying was its influence
for good upon that band that have since
gone out from the sanctuary Of home to
meet the temptations and conflicts of life.
Theirs was a stronger protection and a
richer possession than earthly wealth.
Often has the weary spirit, crushed al
most beneath it's load of care and sorrow,
been cheered and nerved for duty and
trial, by the remembrance that the pray
er of faith was still offered upon the dear
home altar for the absent ones.
The votary of pleasure, lured by her
syren voice, seemed for time unmindful
Of his early teachings; but they were not
forgotten, and their influence, aided by
the spirits power, won the wanderer back
to duty and true happines. No Ion
ger an unbroken band gather around the
old hearthstone at seasons of reunion;
seme have gone home, to rest, while 9th
ers toll on, their life, mission unaccom-
plished. The voices that have so often
been employed in prayers and blessings
are faltering: eyes that have beamed with
affection and tenderness are becoming dim
with age; but faith is still firm, and hope
sweetly whispers Of a reunion beyond the
grave, where the home circle shall be
complete.-Zion' Herald.
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1859-10-29
Sound Doctrine and Good Council.

"A theological critic says:
Religion is not the straight jacket sys-
tenn of the Pharisee, nor the semi sensu-
alisn of the liberalist, but ssdenying our
selves of all ungodliness and worldly
lusts, and living soberly, righteously and
godly," rejoicing in hope, patient in
tribulation-the sweetest and most pre-
cious enjoyments ofreligion being the re-
suits of tribulation, and that Of selfdeni-
al.
Learn in childhood, if you can, that
happiness is not outside, but inside. A
good heart and clear conscience being
happiness; no riches, and no circum-
stances alone ever do. Alexander con-
quered all the world and then, far from
being happy, hewept, because there were
no more worlds to conquer.
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1859-10-29

In an interior town of Pennsylvania,
not long ago, attached to the Presbyteri-
an body was distinguished clergyman,
whose nervousness revolted at monoton-
Gus Interruptions in the service. On sew
eral successive Sabbaths his attention had
been attracted by young man, in the
tulness of pride at the possession of
snowy gold watch establishment, deliber-
ately drawing it forth in ostentations
prominence to ascertain the hour.
This display melted the divine, who
determined to end it. On the last day of
its exposure the preacher was dilating to
a rapt audience on the great theme of
Eternity, and his own feelings and imag-
nations were lending great eloquence to
a gifted tongue, when, to the horror Of
the preacher, out came the glittering bau-
BILE. Fired to abrupt reproof at this sto-
lidity and disrespect, without a pause
long enough to attract general attention
to the depression, he exclaimed, looking
full at the offender
'Put up your watch, young man: we
are speaking of cternity-not Of tinses"
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1859-10-29
Beautiful Figure.

Rev. Mr.. Barnes, in his sermon of
"Lite at Three Score" illustrates the
magnitude of eternal things as he ap-
proaches the end of life compared with
those which ordinarily occupy the atten-
ton of mankind, by the following beau
tiful figure:
ssThe earth, as it moves in it's orbit
from year to year, maintains its distance
of ninety-fve millions of miles from the
sun; and the sun, except when seen
through hazy atmosphere, at its rising
or its sitting, seems at all times to be of
the same magnitude-to human view an
object always small, as compared with
our own world. But suppose the earth
should leave its orbit and make its way
in direct line towards the sun. How
soon would the sun seem to enlarge its
dimensions! How vast and bright would
it become! How soon would it fill the
whole field of vision, and all on earth
dwindle to nothing! So human life now
appears to me. In earlier years eternity
appeared distant and small in impor-
tance. But at the period of life which I
have now reached, it seems to me as if
the earth had left the orbit Of its annual
movements, and was making rapid and
direct flight to the sun. The objects of
eternity towards which l am moving,
rapidly enlarge themselves. They have
become overpoweringly bright and grand
They fill the whole field of vision, and
the earth, with all which is the common
object Of human ambition and pursuits,
is vanishing away!'
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1859-10-29
White Slavery.

A London paper, which is accustom-
ed to prate of the "horrors of American
slavery" publishes the following as an
ordinary news item: ssTwo soldiers were
fogged at Woolwich garrison on the lst
inst. The first man, named Green, bore
his punishment as stated by an eye-wit-
ness, s'like a true soldier" but the second
named Davis, new recruit, protested his
innocence of the crime of desertion, bel
lowed and screamed for mercy, and sup
plicated Col. Talbot and the medical off,
GERS and others present to have compass
sion on him, or he should die. His back
was covered with a large mass of red in
fatted boils, which bled profusely at ev-
cry stroke, and Redeemed the ground un-
der his feet, upon which the cat was or
dered to be withheld few minutes, when
finding that his punishment was not at
an end, he gave vent to exclamations for
mercy, and partly succeeded in delivering
himself by force from the straps which
bound him to the halyards. The pun
ishment was again ordered to be contin-
ued, when at every succeeding stroke his
cries and exclamations were most lamen-
table, insomuch that officers and men
swooned away at the sickening specta-
Gle, and had to be carried into the open
air. One officer and upward of twenty
non-commissioned officers and men long
in the service, tainted, and others stopped
their ears and closed their eyes, lest they,
too, should become unnerved, and be SUBJ
ject to the reproach and ridicule of their
companions"
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1859-10-29
Stock in Heaven.

A few years ago poor emigrant fell
from steamboat ON the Ohio river, and
was drowned, leaving his wife and one or
two small children, who were on board,
in destitute and distressing circumstances.
On coming into port, the case was spo-
ken of among a number Of ''rivermen'
on the wharf, when one of them with
characteristic bluntness, observed, ''come
boys, let's take little stock in Heaven y
at the same taking from his pocket a
couple of dollars as his part of the con-
tribution for the benefit of the poor wild
ow. His example was followed by 9th
ers. and handsome present was the re-
suit Of this rough, impromptu exhorta-
ton.
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1859-10-29
NEW OREGON, IOWA OCT %, 1859. NO ll.

terry of oftwo-and-forty Founders. "Would
our YOUTH" says the narrator, "but be
persuaded to act in style so correct and
heroical our papers would no longer
shock us with accounts of elegant young
men numbering each other on false prin-
ciples of honor-by one desperate deed
depriving themselves of all present pleas
ures and of all future hopes" ."-Recollec-
h0uS of the american Revolut;0n.
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1859-10-29
Poetry.


SQUIRE GOBBLE'S MARRIAGE GER
EMONY.
You brornish now, you goot man dare,
Vot stands upon de yloor,
To hab dish woman for your wife,
And lub her ebermore;
To feed her we'll nit sour-kraut,
Peans, puttermilk, and sheese,
And in oil tings to lend your aid,
Dat will promote her case.
Yes, and you woman standing dare,
Do bledge your word, dish tay,
Dat you will dake for your husband
Dis man and him opey;
Dat you will ped and poard NIT him, ~
Wash, iron, and ment his clothes,
Laf ven he shmilcs, weep ven he shighs,
Dls share his shoys and woes.
Veil, den, I now widin desc walls, .a..
Nit choy, and not NIT krief,
Bronounce you both to be Won mint,
Won name, Won man, Won peef;
And you, you bridekroom, tare you shtop;
I'll not let 60 your kollar
Pefore you answer me dish ting,
Dat ish-yare ish mine tollar!
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1859-10-29

A GENUINE down-easter was lately es-
saying to appropriate square of exceed
ingly tough beef at dinner, in Wiscon-
sin hotel. His convulsive efforts with a
knife and fork attracted the smiles Of the
rest in the same predicament as himself
At last Jonathan's patience vanished un-
der ill-success, when, laying down his
utensils, he burst out with: "Strangers,
you needn't laff; if you han't got any re-
gard for the landlords feelings you ought
to have some respect for the old bullr'
This sally brought down the house.
.dlos era nov ees nov t'noD ~
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1859-10-29
Miscellaneous.
Anecdote of WASHINGTON.

In l7o4 he was stationed at Alexan-
dria with his regiment, the only one in
the colony, of which he was the colonel.
There happened al that time to be an
election in Alexandria for members of
the assembly, and the ballot ran high be-
tween Col. George Fairfax and Mr.. Will
liam Elgey. Washington was on the
side of Fairfax, and Mr.. William Payne
headed the friends Of Elgey. In the
course Of the contest Washington grew
very warm, (for his passions naturally
were very powerful, though wise regard
to duty, !. e. honor and happiness, soon
reduced them to proper command, and
unluckily said something to Mr.. Payne,
who, though but cub in size, was lion
in heart, elevated his shillelah, and, at a
blow, extended our hero on the ground.
News was soon carried to the regiment
that their colonel was murdered by
mob! On the passions Of the soldiers,
who doated upon their commander, such
a report fell at once like flash of light
ming on magazine of powder. In a
moment the whole regiment was under
arms and in rapid motion towards the
town, burning for vengeance. During
this time Washington had been literally
piled with cold water, acids, and vola-
tiles; and, happily for Mr.. Payne and his
party, was so far recovered as to 20 out
and meet his enraged soldiers, who crowd
ed round him with faces of honest Joy to
see him alive again. After thanking
them for such an evidence of their at
tachment to him, he assured them that
he was not hurt in the least, and begged
them, by their love of him and Of their
duty, to return peaceably to their bar
racks. AS for himself, he went to his
room, generously chastising his passion,
which had just struck but spark that
had like to have thrown the whole town
in flame; and feeling himself the ag.
gressor of Mr.. Payne, he resolved to make
him the honorable reparation of asking
his pardon. No sooner had he made this
heroic resolution than, recovering that
delicious gayet. which ever accompanies
good purposes in virtuous mind, he
went to ball that night, and behaved
as pleasantly as though nothing had hap
pened. Early next morning he wrote a
polite note Of invitation to Mr. Payne to
meet him at the inn. Payne took it for
a challenge, and repaired to the inn, in
full expectation of smelling gunpowder
But what was his surprise, on entering
the chamber, to see, in lieu Of brace Of
pistols, decanter Of wine and a pair of
glasses on the table. Washington rose
to meet him, and offering his hand, with
a smile began: "Mr. Payne, to err is
sometimes nature; to rectify error is al
ways glory. I believe was wrong in
the affair Of yesterday. You have had, l
think some satisfaction, and if you deem
that sufficient there is my hand; let us be
friends" An act Of such sublime virtue
produced its proper effect upon the mind
Of Mr.. Payne, who, from that moment,
became the most enthusiastic admirer and
friend Of Washington; and, for his sake,
ready at any time to charge up to bat
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1859-10-29
A. J. Smith.

Watch maker, ambrotvpest and portrait painter,
Clocks watches. and jewelry repaired to order am.
brotypes taken and put up in the nost SECURE man.
ner portraits painted canvass in oil coors from
Thomas clocks for sale at prices corresponding to
the scarcity o. money. All work done on rs<aona-
BILE terms and warranted. 70 First door west Of
the post ooies, Dsoorsh, lowe,
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1859-10-29
e. F. Remick.
Remick & Hunt,
B. T. Hunt.

attorneys az law, McGregor, lowa.-This firm having
formed coparsnsrrhip hereby tender their profess
sona services 20 the public They datter themselves
will render entire satisfaction Practice IN ali tho
courts OF the State Prompt atenttion given to col
lectons-Ofse 1t c. F Remck's old stand.
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1859-10-29
Eagle Exchange Hotel,

Having purchased the above hotel and made such i'm
provements as the wants of the public seem to de-.
msnd, ! solicit share of public patronage NJ B.
M: Walkers stages leave this house daily for oil
ints east and west. sm C.
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1859-10-29
s. Herrick,

Dealer in dry goods groceries clothing leather, shoe
makers findings, hardware, iron, nails, glass; sash
and putty boots and shoes sat- fish, and provisions
All kinds of produce resolved in exchange for goods
and liberal prices given at his Cash and Barter Store
new Oregon, Iowa.
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1859-10-29
W. 3. Mead,

Attorney and counsellor at law and notary public New
Oregon, Iowa, will practice in all the courts Of the
10th judicial district. Prompt attention given to
securing and collecting debts in northern Iowa and
southern Minnesota. Good reference given when
desired
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1859-10-29
c. II. xunsoA,

Justice of the Peace New Oregon Howard county, Iowa.
will attend to making collections. paying taxes, ma.
king conveyances and the examination of titles
Charges HIGH. No reference to give-The marriage
ceremony will be attended to on short notice.
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1859-10-29
Base Ingratitude.

An editor who occupied room in
hotel not thousand miles distant, alb
sented himself from town for night.
The house being crowded with guests,
the obliging landlord put stranger in
the editors bed. This kindness the un-
grateful fellow requited by scrawling up
on piece of paper, which he left on the
table, the following rhymes:
II slept in an editors bed last night,
And others may say what they please;
say there's one editor in the world
Who certainly takes his ease.
When thought Of my humble cot, away,
could not suppress sigh,
But thought, as Irolled in that feathery nest,
Hoao easy editors Ter
Massachusetts Suffrage.
German Voter-I wish to deposite my
vote sir.
Inspector-How long have you been
in this State9
German-Almost seven years.
Inspector-You can't vote. ~
Negro-Hollo, Sam, is yer going for
to vote to-day!
SAM doesn't know child, Ise only
been heah free days.
Negro-Dat doesn't make a-dih-a-b Il.
terance heah, jist go right up and vof e.
The New York clergyman who -.
nounced the Opera as a bad institut ~,
proposes to preach against the sing INC -
canary birds as immoral, and the e. J. ],
ging Of dogs tails, $ having atni - n
upon certain dogmas :
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1859-10-29
Dr.. J, J. Clemmer.

Physician and surgeon, New Oregon lows, will atteni
to all cal in his profession whether by night or By
day. Office at his residence on Main street, 6rs
dsor nerth of LAWYERS drug store
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1859-10-29
fremont House,

Situated on the of Mill and Water streets Deco
rah, Iowa. Ira Protheroe, Proprietor Good sta.
bling attached also livery with good horses easy car
rages and careful drivers to convey traveiersto any
part of the country
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1859-10-29

.dlos era uoy ees uoy t'noD
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1859-10-29

p. Dufan,
Fashionable tailor, at the old recorders Office Dec,
rah, Iowa All work warranted to fit, and made
the most fashionable style. Cutting done at sho,
notice and warranted to suit