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The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-06-01
Life Of Abe Lincoln, by stephen A.
Douglas.

The Republican journals are sorely
pressed for materials with which to CON-
struct biography Of their Presidential
candidate respectable in incident, detail and
length. We unearth for their benefit the
following sketch of LINCOLN, as drawn by
DOUGLAS in one of their stumping bouts in
1858:
I have known Mr.. Lincoln for nearly
twenty-five years. We had many points of
sympathy when first got acquainted with
him. We were both comparatively boys;
both struggling with poverty in a strange
town for our support humble school
teacher in the town of Winchester, and he
a fourishing grocery keeper in the town of
Salem. He was more successful in Occupa-
ton than l, and hence became more FORUM
ate in this worlds goods. made as good
a school teacher as l could, and when a
cabinet maker made the best bedsteads
and tables, but my old boss said succeeded
better in bureaus and secretaries than in
anything else. Blu! believe that Mr.. LIN
coin was more successful in his business
than l, for his business soon carried him
directly into the Legislature. There met
him in little time, and l had sympathy
for him because of the uphill struggle we
had in life. He was then as good at telling
an anecdote as now. He could beat any of
the boys at wrestling, could outrun them at
foot race, beat them at pitching quoits
and tossing copper, and could win more
liquor than all the boys put together, and
the dignity and impartiality with which he
presided at horse race or fist fight were
the praise of everybody that was present
and participated. Hence l had sympathy
for him, because he was struggling with
misfortune, and so was 1. Mr.. Lincoln
served with me, or l with him, in the Leg
islature of 1886, when we parted. He
subsidized or submerged for some years, and
l lost sight of him. In 1910, when Will
mot raised the Wimot Proviso tornado, Mr..
Lincoln again turned up as member of
Congress from Saugamon district. 1, being
in the Senate of the United States, was
called to welcome him, then without friend
and companion. He then distinguished
himself by bis opposition to the Mexican
war, taking the side of the common enemy,
in time OF war, against his own country.
Whenhe returned home from that Congress
he found that the indignation of the people
followed MIN everywhere, until he again
retired to private life, and was submerged
until he was again forgotten by his friends.
He came up again in 1864, in time to make
the abolition black Republican platform, in
company with Lovejoy, Giddings, Chase
and Fred. Douglass. for the Republican
party to stand upon.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-06-01
Savers and Heenan.

From Belps Life in London.
Notwithstanding what has been stated as
to the intention of the authorities to inter.
fere, and Notwithstanding the recommended
ton of various lovers of the art, both men
but more especially Heenan-appear bent
on fighting again. That this will not be
permitted anywhere in the United Kingdom
is now evident, for on Thursday last we had
visit from Superintendent Durkin, of the
F division, and Hannant, of the A division,
who informed US they were instructed by the
Commissioners, who were acted under the
direction of the Home Secretary to give US
official notice that if either Tom Sayers or
Heenan attempted to renew hostilities in
any place which could be reached by Se-
cretary of States warrant they would be
arrested, and their designs frustrated and
not only this, but directions would be given
to the proper persons to indict them and all
persons concerned for the breach of the
peace already committed, at the ensuing as
sizes. This warning has been communicated
to the referee, who has determined, beyond
the naming of a future day, to wash his
hands of the business. On Friday we had
a visit from Heenan, who, in company with
Mr.. Wilkes, came to demand that day
should be fixed for the battle to be resumed.
Both were aware of the notice alluded to in
our last, and both suggested that the fight
should take place outside of England but
whether Sayers will agree to this remains
to be proved. A day has been named, but
as by the articles, the men are bound to
fight in England; and as the authorities are
determined, we cannot see way out of the
difficulty unless Sayers valves the articles
entirely and 60 abroad to continue the cons
test. We had not seen Heenan since the
fight until Friday, and were glad to per-
ceive that, beyond scar and few discolo
rations, be had entirely recovered from the
punishment he had received. He, of course,
expressed his anxiety to have the matter set
tied one way or the other, and made no objec-
ton to give the proper time for Sayers to be
placed on an equal footing with himself
He announced that he will shortly take
benefit, but that there had been some diff
Guilty as to place, which prevented him at
present fixing day. All we Gao say is, let
him lose no time, but "strike the iron while
it is hot" The excitement at present is
very great, and if be fixes upon spot with.
in few days he must realize large sum.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-06-01
From Washin gtOn.

The correspondent of the Cincinnati En-
quirer telegraphed on Saturday last {:
The chances of Judge Douglas nomina-
ton at Baltimore are increasing every day.
saw letters from prominent Georgia and
Alabama gentlemen to-day, in which they
speak in the most fattering terms of the
enthusiasm of the masses of the people and
their opposition to the secession movement.
The State Rights Democrats of Alabama
are moving.
The States of this afternoon publishes the
card of large number of prominent State
Rights Democrats of that State, in which
they denounce the secession of their dele>
gates to Charleston, and urge the appoint
ment of new delegates to take their places
at Baltimore. 1t is understood, also, that
the Alabama seceders are decidedly opposed
to returning. They do not believe they
have any right in the Convention, and hence
desire to stand by their action at Charles
ton. If they should come back to Balti.
more, they would stultify themselves in CALI
ing convention at Richmond.
The meeting in New York promises to
be very successful demonstration. Besides
the orators that New York will furnish,
Messrs. Logan, Hamilton, Rust and Craig,
members of Congress. will be in attendance.
The people of New York are full of enthu>
siasm. A dispatch has been received from
Mr.. Stephens, of Georgia, that he will be
there if possible. A meeting will also be
held in Philadelphia and Pottsville the
coming week.
Bigler took an active part at Charleston
against Douglas. He is meeting with his
just reward. The citizens of Clarion coun-
ty, his native county, met and denounced
his course and endorsed the minority plat
form. The name of Douglas excites the
greatest enthusiasm. Hon. Schuyler Grip
pen, of Cooperstown, who is Fowler's alter
nate to the Democratic National Conven-
ton, is in favor of the nomination of Doug
las, and of adhering strictly to the Cincinnati
Platform.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-06-01
New York Matters.

New York, May 22-9 P. Mt is STA
ted that Postmaster Fowler left this port on
Friday last in the Moses Taylor, bound to
Havana, whence he will go to Mexico, or
somewhere in South America, where no rem
dition treaty exists with this country. His
friends raised a purse of several thousand
dollars for him. Ia soov a ga., ..... B.
81 The President has rendered the commits
sionership under the Paraguay treaty to
John Van Buren,. r.H
A despatch from Washington says that
the Government has proposed to Peru to
pay 100000, in full, for all claims, and
that American commissioners be appointed
to investigate claims and pay out the money
at Washington. Peru declines the propo-
sitiOn.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-06-01
Washington News.
WASHINGTON, May 10.

Herald Correspondence. The Prince de
Jolnvile, who is very quietly staying at the
National, though less lionized than the
japanese, receives much attention from
General Cass, who was once Minister at bis
fathers court, and others who made his &C.
quaintance in former years, either in Europe
or during his previous visit with the frigate
La Belle Poule in 194l.
The Japanese contented themselves to-
day with paying visit to the Patent Office,
and have postponed their visit to Congress
until next week. They were delighted to
find the presents received through Commo-
dore Perry occupying position so com.
handing among the articles placed on ex-
hibition.
They also called upon Mrs. Douglas, with
whom they remained considerable time in
conversation, through the medium of their
interpreters.
Their appearance at the music this even-
ing attracted large crowds. Indeed, it was
estimated that there were ten thousand per-
sons on the grounds. The japanese occu-
pied position on the portico of the White
House, overlooking the handsome grounds,
and the President remained with them
throughout. This was disappointment to
the ladies, who expected that they would
mingle with them in promenade.
WASHINGTON, May 20.
Times Correspondence. An interesting
interview occurred to-day between DR.. Hill,
Superintendent of the Columbus (Ohio)
Lunatic Asylum, and the physicians to the
japanese embassy. The following colloquy
took place:
DR.. Hlll-How many insane persons have
you in Japan? Very few.
Have you separate hospitals for them
We have four hospitals in Jeddo for the
sick, with separate wards for the insane.
Do you use force or violence in their
management? We do not, but have strong
rooms and guards.
Do you ever bleed insane patients?
Never.
Are idiots and lunatics kept in the same
hospitals? They are, but in different
wards; we have but few-not more than
twenty in all there may be some 10 private
hospitals.
How many sick do you average in your
hospitals? From five to eight hundred, but
all poor. .....
Here the Japanese doctors became inter.
rogators, and inquired: ....
Have you many insane? ......
DR.. Hill-We have three hundred In nv
hospital.
How many of these are insane? All.
This reply astonished the inquisitors, who
raised their heads, and looked at each other.
What medicines do you use? Wines,
quinine and other stimulants. ~
Have you hospitals for dumb and blind
Yes, but separate. ........ -.... .
Have you medicinal gardens? None of
Importance. ............... "a
The japanese here remarked that they
would like to get the seeds of our plants Of
every description for the imperial gardens of
Jeddo, and they were informed these would
be furnished them by the National Agricul-
tural Society. They were also told that
they would have an opportunity to inspect
the Asylum for the Insane before leaving
here. which appeared to crafty them very
much.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-06-01
Lincoln ON the Irrepressible Conflict.

In his opening speech at Springfield, ILL.,,
Mr.. LINCOLN made the following declara-
tions:
In my opinion it 1.-THE slavery agitation)
will not cease until a crisis shall have been
reached and passed. GA house divided
against itself cannot stand" 1 believe this
government cannot endure permanently half
slave. [ do not expect the house to fall,
but l do expect it will cease to be divided.
1t will become all one thing or all the other
Either the opponents of slavery will arrest
the further spread of it, and place it where
the public mind shall rest in the belief that
it is the course of ultimate extinction, or
its advocates will push forward till it shall
become alike lawful in all the States-old
as well as new, North as well as South.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-06-01
Stearns COunty--Indian RumOrs.
spon3e,cc Of the Pioneer and Democrat.

Correspondence Of the Pioneer and Democrat.
ST. CLOUD, May 81.
1t is reported that $50 Sioux warriors
crossed the Mississippi river, short dis
lance above Watab, on the night of the 18th
inst. They were said to be going up to the
Chippewa hunting grounds, particularly to
avenge the blood of their brethren slain on
the l4th inst, near Maine Prairie, by
HoLE-IN-THE-DAY's band and generally to
discuss the misunderstanding so constantly
"vexing the tranquil of their forest life,''
in their intercourse with the tribes of whom
HIAwATHA was the Prophet. 1t is expect
ed that they will settle that difficulty" the
origin of which SICKLEs of the Times, was
unable to ascertain" at Shakopee year or
two since. That accomplished agent, Mon
sieur BULLET, so celebrated for his expedi-
tious settlements of diplomatic affairs, as
sisted by ToMMY-HAwK and his numerous
relatives, will probably ere long bring these
Indians to a pacific termination. Should the
report that so large body of Sioux have
crossed into Chippewa territory prove true,
we may expect to hear of a general engage
ment soon.
The report that HoLE,IN-THE-DAY was
not in the skirmish of the l4th, proves in
correct, he having been in the brush with
the rest, and slightly wounded on the leg.
The steamer Enterprise is making regular
trips to and from St. Anthony, bringing up
considerable freight, and taking down large
quantities of grain-all she can carry.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-06-01
Douglas in New York.

New YORK, May pa large meeting
was held at the Cooper Institute last even
ing, with view to influence the action of
the New York delegation to the Baltimore
Convention in favor of Mr.. Douglas.
Speeches were made by Hon F. B. Gut
ting, Hon. W. A. Richardson, of Illinois :;
Gov. Foote, of Tennessee, and several
others.
There was considerable gathering out
side the building, and much enthusiasm
was manifested.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-06-01
The Poisoning Case at Weymouth, Ma

BosroN, May 22.-The investigation by
the coroner's jury in the late mysterious
deaths at Weymouth, has resulted in de-
claring Betsey Francis Terrell was poisoned
with strychnine, which has also been dis
covered in the remains of her eldest sister
Mary, who died about three months pre-
viously. Both girls were found to be en-
ciente. Hersey is in Jail, heavily ironed.
His examination will take place this week.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-06-01
WABAsHAW, Nav 8, 1860.

County and State OF fuOIic lnStruc-
tons
WABAsHAw, May o, 1860.
DEAR S1R:-l wish to call your attention
to the law regulating the duty Of the Coun-
ty Treasurers. Section 9Th: The County
Treasurer shall in his county, be the collec-
tor of all taxes assessed upon the duplicate.
ia his county, whether assessed for State,
County, City, Town, Township, School,
Poor, Bridges, Roads, or other purposes"
1 wish to enquire if that provision does
not make the County Treasurer the collector
of the District School Taxes, which are
levied for building school houses, and for sup
port of schools, taking it out of the hands of
the district clerk, and whether it is the duty
of the Trustees to levy the tax, and imme.
dately certify the same to the County
Auditor, who levies the tax with all other
taxes? Respectfully,
w. w. MCDOUGALL,
County Auditor.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-06-01

MRs. ADA RICHARDSON, who has been
killed, dissected, brought to life and killed
again, in connection with the mysterious
body of female found in the water at
Jersey City, was to arrive in New York on
the 10th. The Eapress says: "She left
Louisville on Friday, telegraphing ahead to
a gentleman, whose veracity is beyond all
doubt, when and where to expect her. No
doubt the lady has been much edited by the
descriptions of her personal appearance, cor
poreal charms, peculiar marks, and mode of
living, which have been so fully detailed in
the newspapers"
The Washington correspondent OF the
Boston Traveller states that it is reported
in Washington, on the auth GRITTY of a rela-
tive of Mr.. EVERETT, that he will not accept
the position assigned to him upon the Baltl-
more ticket. His engagements to write for
the Ledger are understood to be in the way.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-06-01

JUDGE TANEY.-The National lntelhgen~
Ger contradicts the statement that Chief
Justice TANEY, few days since, on his way
out of court had fallen to the floor from
exhaustion. 1t says that his health is as
good as it has been for some time past
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-06-01

The report of the Inspector of the New
York police for the last quarter shows that,
of l4,I7O arrests made, 1857 were for
offences against the person, and 2,3l3 for
offences against property. Of the Offend
ers against property, there were 1880
males and 1888 females of offenders against
the person, there were 7,949 males, and
1908 females. For intoxication there were
1926 arrests for intoxication and disor-
derby conduct, 1898 for fighting in the
streets, 1862 for murder IL F; for bur-
glary, 119.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-06-01

DURING the thunder storm on Wednes>
day night, Mr.. Mackubin's new block was
struck in two places.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-06-01
Lively Times at Crow Wing--A Scalp
Dance-.A Church COMMENSURATE
an Indian Fight.
the Pioneer and Demo cyGt.

Coresponlssee OF the Pioneer and Demo rct.
Crow WING, May 20, 1860.
The little village of Crow Wing was ex-
cited yesterday. The population turned out
en- masse Some went up the river to HOLE
IN-TIE-DAY's house, where the head chief of
the Chippewas was treating his friends to a
dance, over the scalp of Sioux which he
has lately taken. The pale face bellies were
much interested in the dance, and some OF
them managed to secure pieces of the calico
or ribbon, which the chief offered as sac
rifce to the Great Spirit. At the same
time-and while the dance was going on
an Episcopal Missionary was engaged in
laying with appropriate ceremonies, the
cornerstone of new Episcopal church, but
there were few spectators.
And at the same time again, in front of a
whisky shop in town, fight took place
between a white man and an Indian, in
which the white man, being the drunken of
the two, got the worst of it, and was stabbed
twice, once quite badly in bis back. DIR.
WREN dressed the wound, and the man is
now doing well. The Indian was arrested,
and kept until today, when the Agent, after
hearing his story, ordered him to be released
without any further investigation.
Now, Mr.. Editor, we are getting tired of
these lawless scenes. The Indians commit
depredatons upon our farmers with impu,
nifty; they are allowed to carry on their
wars, and scalp each other, in the midst OF
the settlements; and the Indian Agent and
Superintendent appear to be so busy attend
ing to politics, that they neglect their du.
ties, and permit the red skins to do as they
please How long is this to last? D. NJ.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-06-01

GLAD WE DIDN'T Go.-Under the head
of editorial diary, (please not accent the
last syllable) Pump Carpenter writes from
Wheeling to the Patriot:
"The large crowd of editors, about one
half of whom had their wives, or sweet
hearts, defled along the Railroad depot"
We did think OF going to the excursion,
but if the above is the case, we are glad
we stayed at home.-Madison argus.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-06-01

In Providence, R. l., they say of man
who occasionally gets drunk that he is at
times guilty of voluntary ill-health'"
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-06-01
Unnatural Abandonment.

The Cincinnati Press has the following
capital hit
One of pair of twins, four years old,
born at Philadelphia, was abandoned by its
parents in the most unfeeling manner at
Chicago, on Thursday. No cause can be
assigned for the unnatural act, except the
burden of supporting twins. The desertion
is more cruel from the fact that the twins
have been exhibited through the country for
the profit of the parents, and are only
abandoned because they have ceased to
draw. They are we'll known in the coun-
try as the Twin Relics of Barbarism-
Polygamy and Slavery. They have made
several successful tours in the provinces. The
polygamous twin was turned cut in the cold.
The treatment of the other is more like that
of stepfather than of natural parent, and
although the relationship is still acknowl-
edged, it is left to shift for itself.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-06-01
glary, 119.

DING DONG BELL
A tongue to the Union head now is found
The tongue of a Tennessee Bell;
A new party hat, with an old Bell.crown
1t wears, like an ancient swell.
Now Douglas, thou ''gant" of ''little' renown
We're waiting to see what you're at! [old
Let us know if you mean, like your clansman o
Lord Archibald Douglas-the fiery and bold
To Bel Billy Stewards black cat
N. Y. Sunday Times.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-06-01
County Treasurers not Collectors of
District School Tax, except when
DelinQUent.

Correspondence between the Auditor of Watashaw
County and State Superintendent of Public Instruc-
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-10-25
fires.
TIRE ~ hINTH sTREFr.

FIRE ~ NINTH t1kEfIs
ON "Wednesday morniog, about clock a Ire broke
GU, in the dwell ng-house No. Brevoort place Ninth
g. eet owned and occupied by NJ. Penhed, who, " III
his family was 81 the out Of the city, the preml
ise being In charge Ct II. ). Jarvis and vie. Ohcer
Wgeins Of the fnee nth Ward discovered noke issa
II from the attic, and immediately gave an alarm,
when q tremen Of TIE Fourth District sou arrived
M, the ground No person sept in the upper part OF
the house The freI Oh bstted maufullv With !le de-
sructlve element bat before they could suodae the
hsmes the upper part Of the building was burned on
ard The lower part Hooded with water The buidin2
arc furniture were damaged 10 the amount OF ABOUT
COO but owing TO the absence OF the owner, we were
unable 10 learn whether insured or not Nos. and IL,
adoinir on eit or side much damaged by water
TIE former OWL Cd by jacob Wilson and occupied by
Mrs Dexter, was damaged 10 the amount OF f2OO.
Fuy insured. The latter, owned by Stephen Hills,
ard oCcuri'd by Henry Parker, Sas damaged to the
amount Of $50. Insured house aud furniture Tor
= 900 in tie North American Insurance Company.
The fire great eonserns icn among tue rsd sns
in the neghborhood and fears entertained tht
large coIhs grafton would ensue.
TIRE IL TuF EIGHTH AVENUE.
Al y O'Clock on "a ednt sday morriOg hire occurred
in The wood houses in the resF Of the dwelling, cornef
of Eighth avenue and Forty fifth street, owned by
Henry Stubbe aud occupied by Abraham Goshog.
Damage 30. The premises are fully insured
FIRE ~ THIRTY.THfRn STREET.
Tie same morning woo0-shod IN tie rear OF NO..
20 1hiry-third sToet owned and occupied by Peter
Henry wa destroyed by fire, involving ioes OF about
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-10-25

On Monday theIe was held az Syracuse great
Republican meeting or rather series Ct meetings. A
low innate Of tue numbers taking pat makes them
- 600. In the afternoon Their WIS an immense ga.h.
ering at Reeimeutd PARK, where Senator B. +. Wade
seke al much length and With marked power. In the
evening the City Hall wss packed quite fall with an
saditnce anxious TO hear Gov. Ford. At the came
tine the German Republicans crowded Codnthian
He'll, where DIR. Soger ssd Mr. Saul made I'D iresses
Mesnw hile most brilliant to,c light procession was
going on bringing the dsmopsraiOa 70 aa entSasAs'ic
cioss.