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The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-03-30

Readers will recollect that many months
ago the mysterious disappearance of Mrs.
BRANNAN, wife Of Capt. JOHN NJ. BRANNAN,
q. S. A., who was stationed in Florida,
caused great excitement in New York and
vicinity. She was living with her mother
on Staten Island, and one day crossed over
to New York to make some purchases and
call on few friends. She did not reach
the proper ferry on her return until late in
the evening after the boats had ceased run
ming. She then proceeded to another ferry
which would take her some distance out of
her way to reach home, and there crossed.
That was the last seen of her. Search was
Immediately instituted by her relatives and
friends, Capt. BRANNAN coming from Flo
rida and joining them. The search was
continued for many weeks, and the whole
country was thoroughly secured. Then a
long examination was had before magis-
trate, and the testimony taken was published
in detail. The result was not definite, but
amounted to conviction in the minds of
many that Mrs. BRANNAN, after crossing
the ferry, took a carriage belonging to a
livery stable keeper named CARROLL that
a stranger was taken in by the driver as an
additional passenger and that the stranger
and son of CARROLL, who rode with the
driver on the box, ravished the lady and
then murdered her and disposed of her body.
A few held to the opinion that Mrs. B. had
eloped and would eventually turn up ssme-
where. The New York Tribune now sets
the matter at rest, probably, by the follow
ing announcement
We learn through private letter from
Florence, that Mrs. Brannan, whose disap-
pearance from Staten Island caused so much
excitement some fifteen months ago, and who
was supposed to have been murdered, is
now in Italy, ard was recently for a short
time in Florence. By whom she was &C.
companied we are not informed, but she is
thought not to have been alone. She was
seen and recognized there by persons who
knew her perfectly. This would seem to
set entirely to rest the story Of her murder
which we believe has for some time past
been supposed TO be without foundation in
fact.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-03-30

DEATH OF Gov. BIssELL, OF ILLINOIS.
WIN. 81. BIssELL, Governor of Illinois, died
at Springfield, on the 18th, of pneumonia.
Gov. B. was born in New York, 10 1907,
and emigrated to Illinois at very early
age, where be changed his profession from
physician to lawyer, and actively entered the
field ofpolitics. During the Mexican war
be was Colonel of the second Illinois regi-
ment, and after the close Of the war, was a
member of Congress from 1850 to 1856.
He was elected Governor of Illinois in 1856.
Lieut.. Gov. WOOD succeeds to the Executive
Chair. t 18t t31I rs Sc aTs e3tc4S 81 q
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-03-30

IA PARIS correspondent Of the New York
Express says: Every desire is manifested
by the Emperor's Government to cultivate
the most friendly relations with the great
American Republic, and it is to be hoped
that solid advantages to us will arise from
the new commercial programme inaugurated
by Napoleon Ill, and the presence in Paris
of an active representative of the United
States to negotiate q new and improved
system of commercial exchanges between
the two nations. l.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-03-30
THE WEEKLY PIONEER AND DEMOCRAT.

Ii. Gov. NEwMAN's NIGGER.-The story goes
that when 1t. Gov. Newman, of Tennessee,
was here with the Kentucky and Tennessee
Legislatures, he was accompanied by his ''body
servant" sprightly, saddle colored "boy'' of
about thirty, who was conscious of his dignity.
His master, who was in the habit of TESTING
with him. accosted him in the hall of the Neil
House, Columbus, just before the departure of
our guests with, why Jack, haven't any of
the Abolitionists carried you off yet?" "Yah |!
yah Mass Newmun, (quoth Jack,) when
seed you gwine down de street arm in arm wild
Wor gone, sure-yah yah! +" - Cincinnati
Commercial.
NEGROES CRoPs.-Our attentention was di
rected to load of five bags of cotton in Broad
street, this m orning, and we were informed
that it was the crop of the ''hOuse gang" Qor
the information of our friends up toward the
North Pole we tell them that the house gang
signifies the cook and negro children about the
house too yong for regular work. belonging to
district, South Carolina. The cotton was of
extra quality. and brought twelve and half
cents, producing nearly $3.50 for the cook wo-
man and her little ''drap- shets," very com.
Portable sum to spend in Injuries, and more
money than thousands of poor men and women
In New England see in one sum in the whole
course of their lives.-Augusta Dispatch, 2lst
uH.
One reason alleged privately for the
late Republican Legislature voting down the
resolutions inviting Southern men to visit
Minnesota with their servants, was that the
treatment and generally happy condition Of
the negro would contradict the "raw head
and bloody bone - stories usually paraded
in Republican papers, as to the horrors of
slavery, and by showing both sides of the
picture, injure the Republican party.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-03-30

MORAL Reform IN LoNDoN.-A second of
the remarkable meetings for the reclamation
of abandoned women, was held at the st.
James Coffee Room, at midnight, on Tues
day, Feb. 21st. The Honorable and Rev.
B. w. NOEL, and other ministers, and sew
eral ladies, were present. About two hmm.
dred Of the women were present. The
unfortunates were given a. collation., after
which religious exercises were held, and
they were exhorted to reform. Many of
them were much affected, and several wept
bitterly. Twenty Of them accepted offers
made of providing means for their reclama-
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-03-30
Re-occupation OF Fort Abercrombie.

The War Department has ordered three
companies of the second infantry to proceed
from Fort Laramie, on the Missouri, to the
Red River Of the North. for the purpose Of
re-occupying Fort Abercrombie. This post
was abandoned last summer upon the repre-
sensations made by the officers in command.
We presume its resoccupancy has been de-
termined by the report Of board Of army
officers sent into the Red River country
last fall to report the best point to locate a
military post.ao1i s5iaAs ra5d}saa 81 rc
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-03-30
Decision in the Rock Island Bridge
Case--The Bridge Declared Nuis-
ancc.-Rem0val Ordered.

Decision in the Rock Island Bridge
Case--The Bridge Declared a Nuis-
ancc. Removal Ordered.
We are advised by a despatch dated
Quincy, Illinois, yesterday, that'the United
States Court, sitting at Keokuk, has de-
cided the Rock Island Bridge is public
nuisance, and decreed its immediate re-
moval.
We congratulate our citizens, and might
probably extend the congratulations to all
the inhabitants of the Mississippi Valley,
upon decision which so deeply concerns
their interests. There never could be any
reasonable doubt upon the evidence that the
bridge was most serious obstruction to
the navigation of the river. 1t greatly in.
creased its risks, and, as consequence, en-
HANGED the rates of freight and insurance.
If such a bridge were allowed to stand at
Rock Island, other like Instructions would
be thrown into the channel, until finally the
navigation would be entirely destroyed.
We are glad, therefore, to be able to an
nounce decision which has interposed to
prevent such catastrophe. The case, we
suppose, should it 60 to the Court above,
will be determined in accordance with this
decision.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-03-30
st. Paul & Lake Superior and Red River
& function Railroad Companies.

These two companies have organized,
under the General Railraad Law, and filed
the proof in the Office of the Secretary of
State. They will at an early day complete
their survey, in the most careful manner,
under the direction Of experienced engineers.
When enterprise and capital take hold Of
these measures, no fears can be entertained
OF success. Among the incorporators are
many well-known business men Of the city,
and of the northwest and northeast. a.e
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-03-30
Important News from Mexico.

In another column will be found import.
ant news from Mexico. A feet OF small
war vessels fitted out at Havana, by the
Spanish, in the intsrest of M1RAMoN, for the
purpose of blockading the port Of Vera
Cruz, has been captured of the harbor. of
Vera Cruz by the American feet, and sent
to New Orleans as prizes. This was done
on the probable ground that the M1RAMoN
feet was of a piratical character, it not
representing any government recognized by
the United States, and yet it attempted to
blockade the port of Vera Cruz and inter-
fering with American commerce.
M1RAMoN arrived before Vera Cruz, on
the 9th of February, with 5000, and a
numerous train of artillery and stores. The
city was in an excellent state of defence,
with a garrison of from 5000 to 1000
men. On the 9th of March, M1RAMoN made
an attack, but was repulsed by the Liber-
ais, who are confident of successful de-
fence. In the meantime, the adherents of
JUAREz have besieged the city of Mexico.
A very pretty quarrel, as matters stand.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-03-30

THERE are about two Thousand fallen
women in Cincinnati, and active efforts are
now making there to purchase land and
erect a house for their reformation and care.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1860-10-18
Jane made no reply; buth Ruth who was

Jane made no reply; buth Ruth who was
looking saw her turn away and draw her
hand over her eyes. At the close Of the
afternoon, the teacher stood up before the
desk on which the rewaads were
temptingly spread cut, and said, in clear
distinct tone
The frs. prize for good scholarship is
awarded TO Jane Bangs
James face crimsoned, for every eye in
the room was bent upon her; but she rose
in her seat and replied firmly
If you please, Mr.. Carroll, cannot take
the prize. 1t belongs, by right, TO Kitty
Hewitt. If she had not been sick, should
never have been first in the class. Please
10 give it TO her, ..,.,. 3,
A little resulting movement all over the
room, and the many smiling faces. told the
pleasure which was felt by the audience
at this act of 'self-denial. Mr., Carol re-
marked that what Jane said was quite true,
and in accordance with her request, he
would transfer The first prize TO Kitty How
lit.
Jane came to her after school was dis
missed, and whispered III her ear
One month ago, wished almost every
day that something would happen to pre-
vent ycu having the prize. l hated You and
everybody else, and was as miserable as |
could be; but you came 10 me with kind
words, and asked me 70 love you. Oh:
Kity, you don't know how different eve-y
thing seemed after that And when you
were lying sick, prayed evey day that
God would make you well. What skot:le
have done if he had let you die!!'
After that Kitty and jane were firm
friends. They entered the. high. school to-
gether, were in The same class, and stud
led from the same books; and when, few
months later Miss Karin Bangs died, Mr..
Hewitt took Jane to her own home.
Children, remember the power OF a single
kind word. The very hardest heart may
be touched and soitened by a loving smile.
.'Kind words can never die;
Cherished and blest,
God knows how deep they lie,
Stored in the breast''
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1860-10-18

Professional or business cards OF six lines or
less will be inserted for six dollars per yea.
Administrators notices, two dollars; final set
Elements. two dollars and fifty cents.
Advertisements, of a personal nature, will be
charged at the rate Of two dollars Uer square, and
payment required invariably in advance.
The fee for announcing candidate for Office
is three dollars, and such annunciation will be
made unless paid in advance.
All advertisements, not marked with the mum l.
ber of insertions, will be published till forbid and
charged for accordingly.
Advertisements out of the direct line of bust
ress Of the yearly advertiser, such as legal sauc-
ton, runaway slaves, strays, &C., will be charged
for separately al the usual rates.
= Stray notices two dollars, and one dollar addi-
tional for each animal, where more than one is
adyertIsed-iD advance
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1860-10-18
Anpeal 70 Democrats.

George T.. Curtis of Boston, in G speech
made at Roxbury, Mass, in speaking Of the
present political aspect of the country-tho
fsnatical party inf the North that threat
ems TO assume the reins CT government,
makes the following eloquent appeal 10
Democrats, who have two tickets in the
field, without possible .chancs for tie
election Of either:
Strike your blow, then, Oh my Demo-
cratic friends, with US, for ''ihe Union tbs
the Constitution and the Laws" [Greas
cheering.] Reflect, pray you, that with
your separate..licke,s, you are entirely ut-
able 10 prevent the triumph Of Republican,
ism, and that there is no mode in which
your votes can effeetually contribute to aid
the conservative elements of the couutry
in the restoration Of peace TO this distract
ed land, unless you cast them for the can
didates whom we have put in noninstion.
l hear it whispered, indeed, that some a.
mong you, vexed and dispirited by the
ooiIrse which things have taken, and annoy
ed by the disreputable character ofthe pre-
sent national administration, are admitting
the thought that the election of Mr.. Lincoln
may he permitted as kind of wholesome
discipline and ultimaie..gOod tc your party.
Reject it l beseech you. Raise your
thoughts TO that great image towers above
all parties-to your CouS1RY. Strike fcT
her, one well directed blow, and all viii
be well for you, fer US, and for those crest
communities which are now imploring you
10 act with the wisdom and the wisdom and
the fortilude of men," Continued chee'-
ing ]
Yes Democrats, il is ye: time to dsfess
Lincoln! We present 10 you the only tick.
ct ;hats competent to do this task! The
house is in flames, and all patriotic men
should rush tothe rescue, forgetting party
fealty for the time! We present 10 you
the only candidates that can defeat Lincoln
and will you stand 'quietlT by an see the
government pass into the hands of the sac
tional party Of the North?. We pause Tor
a reply, You see the utter hopslsssness
Of your party. From ocean to ocean, from
lakes 10 Gulf, they are rent in twain, and
nothing but an intestins~war is wnging.
They are fghing for the mastery of DemOcj
racy ulonel Yes this is ali! and do you
place party above COUNTRY?
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1860-10-18
OBITUARY..

The amiable qualities of the above deceased,
leave void amongst her friends and relatives,
which never in this life, can be filled. Her many
virtues Will long be remembered by family and
acquaintance. Beloved by all who knew her,
she had many warm friends. The idol of her
family at home, she left it last sprIny to spend
the summer with her uncle's family, at Tipton, in
this State. In that place she formed many friends
and acquaintances. But unfortunately, the place
had been visited by an unusual amount of sick
ness. MARY, like q ministering Angel, spent
much Of her time in visiting the sick, and attend
ing 10 their wants. BY these acts of charity, to-
gether with the fatigues attending them, her con-
stitution, though strong one, soon yielded to the
prevailing disease. After several weeks Of sick
ness, she wa: brought home-only TO die there
Every attention was paid her by her parents.
brothers and sisters. But it has pleased Almighty
God 10 call her to his home of eternal rest beyond
the tomb, whose only entrance is through death.
Thus she passed from earth, and high sphere Of
usefulness to which she was well fitted, by a mind
and heart enriched by all the ennobIlng qualities
OF true woman. In her department and associa-
lions in life, she was mild and agreeable; so much
so, that we are left to mourn over her sudden and
premature death. She died as she lived, exhibit
ing patience peculiarly characteristic to true
christian.
The following touching, yet beautiful lines,
she selected from Peterson's Magazine, the day
proceeding her death, 10 be read by young friend
who was al that moment beside her bedside:
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1860-10-18

From a late number of the Canton Times,
we clip the following intelligence:
California Gulch is the scene of much
business, and the majority ofthe miners are
doing WELL McNultv's Gulch is paying
handsomely, and attracting much attention.
The Georgia diggings on the Blue ars also
giving q good return. The bar claims on
the Arkansas are promising finely. A
smelling furnace is going up at Buckskin
Joe's and one on the Blue, for the purpose
OF testing the silver the mines.
A party Of prospectors from the south
west, report solid mountains ofquartz, con-
taining large quantities of Iron pYrites, to-
gether with gold, silver and lead. in the
San Juan range. At Fort Garland. i. is
reported that rich discoveries have been
made in the neishborhood of Taos, New
Mexico. Every American citizen had ia.
ken claims.
A new guIch, called "Pennsylvania," is
attracting considerable attention in the Tar
ryall district. 1t has yielded nuggets worth
from SIS TO $40. Recent prospectors
pronounce tho lodes OF silver and gold very
rich in that seo.ion Of ooua.ry.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1860-10-18

DouGLAs RECEIVED pv THE "WIDB
AwAKEs. "A band of music and pro-
cession Of Black Republican Wide Awakes
received Senator Douglas at Elmira, N. 7. j;
Yesterday morning the l4th. The process
sion. under the lead of Col. S. G.. Hatha-
way, escorted the small giant to the Haighs
Hotel. where he made speech to the III
teresting company there assembled.
This need not excite the surprise o. 'ne
followers Of Douglas. It is perfectly 'r
keeping. He is doing all ne can 70 elec-
Lincoln, and the Republicans know mat =
long a. he continues to profess TO Oppose
them, while he steadily works to prevent
Democratic union, be is aiding them inoe
sand times more effectively than ne eou1S
do by openly joining them at present
Hartford Times,
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1860-10-18

II may he asked, as have been asked when |
would consent 10 Il dissolution of the Union! /
answer NEVER! NEvERl NEVER! If
the agitation in regerd 10 the fugitive slave law
should continue and increase, and become alarm
ing i will lead 10 the formation Of two new par
ties-one for the Union md tine other against the
Union; and the platform Of the Union
party will be THE UNION, THE CONSTITUTIONS,
AND THE ENFORCEMENT oF THE LAWS. And
if il should be necessary TO form such party, and
it should be accordingly formed, | GRHo Gncc
rnyFslf in This place a member Of that party, rhai
erCr may be as component clements. Henry Clay.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1860-10-18
a Soldiers Estimate of Glory.

Sir CHARLES NAPIER, so distinguished
for his military services in India, on re-
ceiving dispatches from the English Gov.
ernnent making him Governor of Scinde
with additional pay, and ordering tri-
umphal column to be cast from the guns he
had captured, wrote:
/ wish the government would let me 60
back 10 my wife and girls; it would be TO
me more than pay, glory and honor. This
is glory, is it? Yes. Nine princes have
surrendered their Kingdoms have been con-
quered by me and attached TO my own
country. Well, all the glory that can be
desired is mine, and care so little for il
that the moment can, resign all 10 live
quietly with my wife and girls; no honor
or riches repays TO me, is agreeable, only
as il may cradle me to do good to these
poor people. Oh, if can do any good 10
serve them where so much blood has been
shed in aecursed war. shall be happy
May never see another shot fired. Hor-
rid, horrid war!
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1860-10-18
The Invalid.

/ shall not always dwell
Beside this pe2ceful hearth,
Soon viii tolIing bell
Announce me-''gone from earth"
There they Will pillow soft
This throbbing head of mine,
Nor hear me signing oft,
As in the olden time.
These hands, so thin and white,
VIII ne'er unclasp again,
Nor move, IS through these nights
Of heavy, restless pain.
Now-now, may not lie
Out on the short green grass,
To look up TO yon sky
And watch the white clouds pass;
may not bathe my face
In early morn's sweet dew,
Nor move me hence pace
The long, bright days all through,
] may not hear the wind
Breathe through the maple grove,
may not look 10 find
The early flowers love;
The little silver stream
That winds down through the glade,
Where once | used 10 dream
Beneath the birch trees shade,
Sings all the day; but |
Shall never hear il more,
The pleasant hours 20 by
And shut the open door.
But soon | shall lie down,
And take my peaceful rest,
With sunshine all around,
And flowers above my breast;
Then DER nv narrow bed
Bright moons will wax and wane,
But this poor throbbing head
Be free from all its pain.
Ny soul doth yearn to pass
Where summer moons are fanned;
And when you say at last,
"Gone TO the spirit land,"
You will not weep for me-
Nor wish me here again,
Where every sigh heaved
And every throb was pain.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1860-10-18

Ej7Edward Everett in his great speech
at Faneuil Hall, said:
ave have reached state of things
which requires all good men and good pa.
'rlots 10 iorgo for good time mere party
projects and calculations, and TO abandon
all ordinary political issues; which calls in
a word upon all who love the country and
cherish the Union, and desires the coulinu
ance ofthose blessings which we have till
lately enjoyed under the Constitution trans
mitted TO us by our Fathcrs,-and which
regard as the noblest work of political wis
dom ever achieved, - and to meet as one
man and kesscounsel for its preservation. -
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1860-10-18

WHAT OUR TEA BRANDS SIGNIFy.-
In Taylor's travels in China" the sig
nifcations of some OF the names by which
the different brands of teas are known are
given, which are as follows-making due
allowance for the changes and cOrruptions
they undergo, in form and sound, in being
anglicised: Hyson means before the rains,
or nourlshlng spring-that is, early in the
spring; hence it is often called Young Hy-
son. Hyson Skin is composed Of the re-
fuse of the other kinds, the native term for
which means tea skins. Refuse Of still
coarser description, containing many stems,
is called teu-bones. Bohea Is the name Of
the hills in the region where it is collected.
Pehoe, or Pecco, means white hairs-the
down on the tender leaves. Powchong
means folded plant. Souchong, small plant.
Twsnkay is the name Of small stream in
the province where it is bought. Congo is
from term signifying labor, from the care
required in its preparation.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1860-10-18
THE I'll N ES,
TERMS OF ADvERTIsING-

One square. ten lines or less, one insertion. ST 90
Each additional insertion per square ...... 80
One square, three months ...... ......... a 90
Six months ...... .'.'.' ...... 1900. ..... 6 90
Twelve months ...... ...... ............. 9 90
three months ...... .....s.. 90
: g SIX months ...... .''... 9 90
" '' twelve months...... .!'... IL 90
Quarter of column, three months ....... 10 90
g g g six months '....... 10 90
" 's twelve months ...... 30 90
Half column, three months .. ...... 15 90
g - six months ..... ...... .... 20 90
" 8! twelve months. ...... 80 90
Column, three months ...... ...... % 90
:. SIX months s...... ....... 40 90
q twelve months ...... ..... ..... so 90
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1860-10-18

E57On the 10Th day of December, 1857,
Mr.. Douglas said in the Senate Of the T.
nited States:
''It is none of my business which way
the slavery clause is decided. Icarc not
rhether ii as roted dOun or rcfel up.