The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-09-27

8. Alexander, was called to the chair. The
following report Of the Committee to draft
resolutions, was unanimously adopted
Whereas, we view with regret the efforts be-
ing made to bring about the removal Of Gene
raj Fremont, and believing that his removal
would endanger, II not destroy, the magnifi-
cent army organized by him and now under
his command, and thus not only greatly weak.
en- the power of the Government, but encour.
age the leaders of rebellion, In their efforts to
destroy the republic, therefore,
Resolved, That in John G. Fremont we re-
q true patriot whose well known courage and
unequalled energy have marked him out as the
man to organize and successfully command the
army of the west.
Resolved, That we unhesitatingly endorse
the course being pursued by General Fremont
In the military department of the West, and
that we will not, under any circumstances.
countenance the efforts now being made to re-
move him, but.will at all times do all in our
power to prevent its contamination.
HUDSON, Mo-, Sept. 23.-The following
account of the siege of Lexington is fur
nished to the st. Louis Republican, by
Henry Bradburne, one of Colonel Multi.
gan's soldiersswho left Lexington, Satur-
day morning:
Inc tort was summoned to surrender on
Friday, P. NJ. The men fought for fi.ty-nine
hours without water, and had only thl ee
barrels OF vinegar to quench their thirst
during all that time. There were no springs
or wells of water in the camp ground. As
has been stated, the supply was from the
river, which was cut off after most
desperate fight on Wednesday. The
camp grounds consisted of about ten acres,
and was located short distance from the
river. There were breastworks entirely
around it, with the exception of a portion
next to the river. 1t was here the hardest
fighting took place. The rebels procured
a large number of hemp bales, rolled them
in advance, and under their cover gradually
succeeded in securing a position 10 the rear.
They then cut off the supply of water and
had the fort completely surrounded. They
made but few charges on the breastworks
during the entire seige. Their object seemed
to be to surround the fort and cut off the
supply OF water, and having succeeded in
this they waited until Col. Mulligan was
compelled to yield to a foe more terrible
than the $1,000 rebels who surrounded him.
Previous to his surrender he offered to take
a position on level spot of ground, and
give Gen. Price the odds of four to one in
fair and open fight, but no attention was
paid to it. After the surrender the rebels
mounted the breastworks and seemed mad
with joy. As soon as the surrender took
place party took down the federal flag and
trampled it in the dust. An immense
amount of gold supposed to be about a
quarter OF million, tell into possession of
the rebels. 1t was taken from banks, and
buried by Col. Mullgan on camp grounds
some time ago. Rebels speedily unearthed
it. Col. NJ. wept like child when be found
himself compelled to surrender. The morn.
ing after the surrender the men were all re-
leased on parole and ferried across river;
the officers were retained. Loss of rebels
not known, but it is thought to be not less
than 1000 killed and wounded. Their first
attack proved more disastrous to them than
long siege that followed. For day or
two previous to last attack they we're en-
gagged in burying their dead.
DRAFTING IN IOWA.
DUBUQUE, Sept. 22.-Drafting for the ar
my begins in this State to>morrow. Orders
for that purpose were issued on Saturday.
FROM SPRINGFIELD.
SPRINGFIELD, Sept 2l.-A special dis.
patch to the Chicago Tribune says: We
have late and reliable intelligence from
Kentucky to the effect that Gen. Buckner,
at the head of 1000 rebels, was advancing
into Kentucky, and had arrived at Eliz:
abethtown, and was marching towards
Louisville. The secessionists are we'll or-
gaDized and armed. Twelve hundred of
their force is cavalry, and they have TWEEN.
ty one pieces of artillery. The Hero of
Sumter, General Robert Anderson, will
meet the recreants, and act upon the noble
decision Kentucky has made in favor of the
Union.
1t is reported that the rebel troops have
left Memphis.
Before leaving North Missouri, Gen.
Pope reconstructed the entire military orr
ganization of his district, and his orders
are OF such character as will secure unin.
terrupted communication over the North
Missouri and Hannibal and st. Joseph
railroads, the permanent occupation OF st.
Joseph, and determination OF the villains
who have defed the efforts of the forces
heretofore sent against them. His plans,
if executed, have ere this secured the com~
mand at Lexington with sufficient means to
assume an offensive position.
a NEW MILITARY DISTRICT. 59s
The following general order was issued
from the Executive Department to-day:
a4 STATE OF ILLINOIS, PA @a
8 HEADQUARTERS CoMMANDER-IN.CHIEF.
The Governor, DESTROYS of accommoda-
ting and encouraging the patriotic and
loyal citizens Of the northern part of the
State, and OF affording them every reason
able facility for mastering their volunteer
forces into the service at some convenient
place, it is hereby ordered that the counties
Of Lake, McHenry, Boone, Winnebago,
Stephenson, 10 Davies, Carroll, Ogle, he
Kalb, Kane, Cook, Du Page, Win, Ken
dali, La Sale, Lee. Bureau, Whiteside,
Rock Island, Henry, Grundy, Ksnkakee,
Putnam, lroquois, and Livingston, are
hereby declared to constitute a separate
Military District, to be known as the
Northern District.
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