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The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-07-05

ONE OF GEN. SCoTT's SPIEs-Henry Nj.
Herman, of Albany, has been appointed
Lieutenant in one of the new regiments. He
was formerly page in the Assembly. The
Statesman saysthe service rendered to the
general government, which procured for him
the commission Of First Lieutenant, is said
to have been as follows Herman repre-
sented himself to the Secretary of War, and
laid before him his plan, by which he said
he could penetrate the interior CT Virginia
and obtain important information. His in-
terview with the Secretary satisfied that
officer that be was shrewd young man and
well fitted for the position he was to under.
take. Being of dark complexion, he
made, when dressed for the character, an
excellent Italian lad. He was furnished
with an organ and monkey, and thus ac-
companied, he visited the prominent points
in Virginia "takin' notes." and in due
time reported to the War Department
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-07-05
Neutrality of France.

The Emperor Napoleon has issued a
proclamation, for the most corresponding to
the English Queens. In it he declares his
purpose "to maintain strict neutrality in
the struggle between the Government of the
Union and the States which propose to
form separate confederation" 1t prohib-
its Frenchmen from entering the service of
either party, either in their war vessels or
privateers.
The following is summary of Napo.
Icons proclamation.
l. No vessel of war or privateer of either of
the belligerent parties will be allowed to enter
or stay with prizes in our ports or roadsteads
longer than twenty-four hours, excepting in
case of compulsory delay (relache torce.)
2. No sale of goods belonging to prizes is
allowed in our ports and rOadsteads.
3. Every Frenchman is prohibited from TAX
ing commission under either of the parties to
arm vessels of war, or to accept letters of
marque for privateering purposes, or to assist
in any manner whatsoever the equipment or
armament of vessel of war or privateer of
either party.
4. Every Frenchman, whether residing in
France or abroad, is likewise prohibited from
enlisting or taking service, either in the land
army or on board vessels of war or privateers
of either of the two belligerent parties.
s. Frenchmen residing in France or abroad
must likewise abstain from any act which,
committed in violation of the laws of the EN-
pire or of international law, might be consid-
cred as an act hostile to one of the two parties
and contrary to the neutrality which we have
resolved to observe.
The position of England and France are
thus precisely alike with regard to the
rebels. They both acknowledge them as
belligerent, and accord to them belligerent
rights. There is this difference, however,
England allows no privateers to enter her
ports, while France does.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-07-05

The encomiums upon our regiment from
those who have seen the picked men of al
the States, are highly gratifying to all, and
source of honest pride to the State of
Minnesota. As specimen of what is said
of our boys, we copy the following from a
Washington letter in the Chicago Tribune:
Last night at eleven o'clock the music of a
splendid band of twenty. one pieces heralded
the 900 men of the Minnesota Regiment to this
great camp. went out to see the men whom
your paper prOnOunces larger than the Wis
cOnsin. The brave voice of Col. German, Ex-
Governor of Minnesota, Ex-Congressman, and
who served as Major under Gen. Taylor and
Colonel under Gen. Scott in the Maxican war
this mans voice was heard clear and as
sured the whole length of the column, and
rung out upon the city around. Late as it was
there were many citizens up, and a rousing
welcome was given in three cheers. One
company was detained at Fort Ripley but will
be here in three weeks. and complete the
thousand. The men rushed every way to the
pumps and kept them creaking until after IL
o'clock. They are one of the finest regiments
taken all in all, that have seen. When they
came through Baltimore they were ready to
shoot, and the Colonel would have ordered it
if single pistol had been fired on them. That
Is the way TO bring that city to its senses.
The Washington Star of the 2Sth ult.,
has the following:
The First Minnesota Regiment arrived at the
station at ii o'clock last night and went into
barrack at the Assembly Rooms. They num-
Der between one thousand and eleven hundred
men, about one hundred and fifty of whom re-
manned behind to garrison the forts Temporal
rily. Many of the men are not yet uniformed
but are thoroughly disciplined and well armed.
Many of the men use the couch shots of the
West. They bring fine band of music. The
following are the officere: Colonel, Willis A.
German; Qormerly member of Congress from
Indiana,) Lieutenant Colonel, Stephen Miller;
Major. w. II. Dixie; Ajutant, w. B. Leach;
Quartermaster. M. W. Downie Surgeon, J. H.
Stewart; Assistant Surgeon, Botilieur, and
Captains. Wikin, Bromley, Acker, Putnam,
Morgan, Mchune, Colville, Adams, Pell and
Lester.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-07-05
The 500 Bounty to Volunteers.

So many conflicting statements have been
made regarding this matter, that we pub
lish the following portion of General Order
No. Is, issued by the War Department
May 4th, 1861: "Every volunteer, non.
commissioned officer, private and arti6cer
who enters the service of the United States
under this plan, shall be paid at the rate of
fifty cents, and if cavalry volunteer,
twenty-five cents additional in lieu of forage,
for every twenty miles travel from his home
to the place of nuster-the distance to be
measured by the shortest usually travelled
route--and when honorably discharged, an
allowance, at the same rate, from the place
of his discharge to his home, and, in addi.
ton thereto, the sum of one hundred dol
lars. Any volunteer who may be received
into the United States service under this
plan, and who may be wounded or other
wise disabled in the service, shall be entitled
to the benefits which have been or may be
conferred on persons disabled in the regular
service, and the legal heirs of such as die
or may be killed in the service, in addition
to all arrearages of pay and allowances,
shall receive the sum of one hundred dollars. "
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-07-05

The Press the other day, said that I" the
Democratic party is to-day, occupying one
half of the Federal Offices of the country"
Alb, indeed! Pray what Federal Offices u
are Democrats filing in Minnesota to-day,
or in Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, or other
Northwestern States? We question II you
can name single Democratic oficeholder
in the West, if we except cross-road Post.
masters, and they have been thinned out
wherever the Office was worth seeking, and
q Republican wanted place. We don't
grumble at this; but pray don't assume a
virtue when you have it not.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-07-05

BEAUTY AND BoorY.-ln Gen. Beaure.
CARDS famous proclamation he says that
the Federal troops proclaim by their acts,
if not by their banners, that their war cry
is beauty and booty" We submit that by
sending bis wife to Massachusetts,, when the
South had determined on War, where she
still remains, Gen. Beauregard has left the
world to infer one of two things either
that be thought in his lady's want of per-
sonal charms and perjury, she had immunity
from violence and outrage, or else that when
be penned those words in his proclamation
he knew he was gasconading. We trust for
the lady's reputation that his veracity may
suffer rather than her personal appearance.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-07-05

The First Minnesota Regiment reach
ed Washington Wednesday evening 18th, at
lO@ o'clock.
CARL SHURz, has sent his sword, as q
present, to Col. Halburt E. Paine, of the
Fourth Regiment Wisconsin Volunteers.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-07-05

Nor CoMPLIMENTARY.-A writer in the
Journal of Commerce, after reviewing the
antecedents of Mr.. Lincoln's Ministers to
the principal courts of Europe-Adams,
Dayton, Judd, Clay, Schurz, Burlingame,
and Harvey-remarks that the statesmen
and diplomats of Europe will conclude
" that our present batch of diplomats repre-
sent the last run of shad." If the writer
had excepted Messrs. Adams and Dayton
from his list, we could hardly have excepted
its Justice. Mr.. Clay has already disgraced
his position by ill-timed, ill-tempered and
extremely injudicious proceedings since his
arrival 10 Europe. Our foreign Ministers
should be men marked for strong practical
good sense. That is an indispensable quail
iication-aud that is just what some of
them certainly have not.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-07-05
Practical Red Tape.

So much is said about "red tape" or "cir-
cumlocution,' synonymous terms in the pa.
pers, that we give the following practical
illus tration, for which the Cincinnati En-
quirer is responsible: A day or two since
an unsophisticated darkey waited upon
certain military gentleman with bill of
$l.l5, for washing done at the camp hos
pital which, after undergoing rigid scru-
tiny by the officer, was returned with the
following explanation, which the astonished
son of Ethiopia listened to with an equal
amount of wonder and perplexity:
"This BILL" said the military gentleman,
twill first have to be sent to the Quarter.
master General at Washington, and he will
report to the Adjutant General, who will
lay it before the Secretary of War for his
approval. The Adjutant being satisfied, it
will be sent to the Auditor of State, who
will approve of it and send it to the Secre-
tary OF the Treasury, who will send it to the
United States Treasurer, who will at once
dispatch an order to the Collector of this
port to pay the BILL"
The darkey relieved himself of long,
drawn sigh. "Then, massa," he remarked,
"dat last gemblan you spoke of pays for de
washing, does he ?"
NO." continued the other, che will hand
it to the Quartermaster but as there is no
such officer here at present, some proper
person must be selected for that purpose,
who must be appointed by the Secretary of
War, under direction of the President, and
his appointment must be approved by the
Senate. Congress not being in session now,
the commission cannot be issued until after
it meets. When this commission is received
the Quartermaster will show it to the Col.
lector, and demand the funds. You will
then call upon him he will examine your
bill, and if correct, he will pay it, you CIV
ing your receipt"
The unfortunate niger first scratched
bis head, then shook it, and finally said, 81
guess I'll hab to let dis washing slide, but it
am de last job l does for Uncle Sam, shu !"
The national Republican., 1861-10-22

CEALED PROPOSALS, till the 2Ist of
- October, 1861 at IL o'clock NJ are invited for
supplying the army with Beef Cattle ON the hoof to
be delivered al Chambersburg, Harrisburg, or York
in the State of Pennsylvania, rs the Government
may designate
Bidders are requested to comply In all particulars
with the form OF bid published herewith
Government reserves to itself the right to pay In
Treasury notes other funds 1t has ior dsburse.
ment, and to reject any bid and for any cause. No
bid will be entertained unless the bidder Ia present
to respond to his bid.
The Government will receive 1000 head under the
contract, and will reserve the right TO require any
additional number up TO 10000 head.
Deliveries 10 be made weekly, in such quantities as
may be required.
The Cattle must average 300 pounds gross
weight and no animal will be received which
weighs less than 900 pounds gross
No conditional bill will be received
The bids to be directed to Captain A. BKcKwITH
G. s., U. s. A, Washington ID. g and endorsed
" Proposals for Beef Cattle"
FoRM OF BID.
l, A u, do hereby propose to deliver to the Govern
ment good BE Cattle on the hoof ior pei
hundred pounds gross weight The cattle to be de
livered at Chsmbersburg, Harrisburg, or York, In
the ~ ate OF feAnsyl ylvania, as the Government ma
desgnate according to the terms OF the incosed All
vertisemeut The Cattle be weighed on the scales
and the weight TO determined to be the purchas,
weight hereby agree to give good and suficien
bond fOr the iultlment Of the contract, and to re
ceiye TieIsury notes other Government funds iI
payment for The Cattle.
The frat delivery Of the Cattle will be required Il
be made about the 10Th Of November, 1851.
sep2S-td
The national Republican., 1861-10-22
CLOTHING, &c.

ODEON HALLI oDEoN HALL,,-Th.
In Washington can be had at
WIESEH.FELD S CO.'S,
Cor. Four.and.a.half Street and Penna. Avenue
Spring Overcoats and Busters,
AT WIEsENFELD CO. IS
Elegant Dress Suits, at lowest rates,
AT WIESENFELD & CO.'S
Beautiful Business Suits, at trihing cost,
AT WIESENFELD h CO.'S
Business Suits for young men,
Business Suits for middle ages,
Business Suits for all ages,
Dress Suits for " eddings
Dress Suits for parties,
Dress Suits for best wear,
AT wIESENFEID co. s.
Goats by the thousand,
Pants by the thousand,
Vests by the thousand
AT WIESENFELD co. g.
Boys Clothing for the youngest,
Boys Clothing for all Sizes
Boys Clothing for larger boys
AT WIEsENFELD b CO.'S
Cheaper than the cheapest,
Finer than the finest,
Better than the best,
Are the garments,
AT WIESENFELD l. COZ
Save your money, IS
very few dollars
Will give you splendid outfit for summer,
If you call at
WIESENFELD CO.'S,
mare-TT6S Cor. Penn. av. and ~ st.
The national Republican., 1861-10-22
SPECIAL NOTTCE

F~JI lINIffl TNIJIICE,
II ELMBOLD'S BUCHU FOR RTHEBLADDER
- - HELMBOLD'S BuCHU for the Kidneys.
hELMBOLD'S BUCHU for the Gravel
HELMBOLDS BUCHU for Dropsy
uELMBOLDS BUCHU for nervousness
mELMBOLD,S BuCHU for Loss OF Memory,
liELMBOLD'S BUCHU for Loss of Sight
HELMBOLD'S BUCHU for Dimness sf Vision
HELMROLD'S BUCHU for Difficult Breathino
liE HELM MBOLD,S @ BuCHU for Weak Nerves.
HELMBOLDS BUCHu Il for Distinctions
HELMBOLD'S BuCHU for Excesses arising ,,o,,
Indiscretion and al Diseases OF the iioH'
=. SEXUAL ORGANS,
Existing In either SIX from whataav.r ooro. -,
mated, and no matter ofIIOW LONG STANDINYS
T., HMELMBoLD's M EXTRACT BUCHu is pleasant
Price 81 per bottle, or six for S. Deuvareg Oon W
address accompanied by reliable Certificates " any
sept 6-3m Piha'
The national Republican., 1861-10-22

LNEPARTMENT OF METROPOLITAN
u POLICE.
The Board of Police Commissioners having taken
'he house No; BID Eleventh street, all business con
nected with the Police Of the ty will be Transacted
at that place
A general complaint book will be opened and citi.
zens are requested to call and enter any complaints
they may nave TO- make OF any matter relating to
W. b. WEBB,
Superintendent
Star and Intelligencer please copy, aud send bills
to oficel sQp 2B
The national Republican., 1861-10-22

GAS FIXTUREs.-We have in ore, and
~ are daily receiving, GAS FIXTuHrs of en-.
tirely patterns and designs and inish superior
in style to anything heretofore offered In this market
We invite citizens generally to call and examine
stock of Gas and Water Fixtures feeling confident
that we have the best selected stock in Washington
All work in the above line intrusted to our care
will be promptly attended to.
MYERS MoGHAN
mar 20-6m No. 376 ID street.
The national Republican., 1861-10-22

GUNNER CLOTHING,
= AT REDUCED PRICES
We offer our large assortment of thin Sum. a
mer Clothing at reduced prices Our stock IA
embraces all styles and qualities OF Gentle. W.
mems, Youths, and Boys Wearing Apparel, liz
Of the most desirable and fashionable styles
Also, shirts and Furnishing g o0ds in great rety
Clothing made to order at the shortest notice.
WALL, SlEPHENS Il CO.,
1922 Pennsylvania avenue,
july18 between N nth and Tenth sts
The national Republican., 1861-10-22
GAS FIX Est
THE BEST ASSORTMENT
EVER OFFERED IN THIS CITY

Those who desire to select from new patterns with
the advantage Of reduction in prices, will call early
and examine.
We would also call the attention of persons about
introducing gas into their dwellings to increased
facilities, and consequent low prices for this branch
of our trade
Inviting all who desire their work done promptly
and free from gas eakages to call at 269 Pennsylva
MIA avenue between Tenth and Eleventh streets,
south side. j. w. THOMPSON co.
noy26
The national Republican., 1861-10-22

nk. a. ZAPPONE, Instructor nnd I,,c
~ ~ tprer IN Physiology, Chemistry, Botany and
ether branches OF Science conn, oted with Meaioine
plso, ESQ leacher OF French, spanish, Italian, German
ppS@ri!ag9ese, Latin, Greek, and other Lansuages'
Once, No q street. being near PennsSivaSnis iSes,
avenue and Twenty fifth street. sent ~ TT
The national Republican., 1861-10-22
IMPORTANT TO INvENTOu

IMPORTANT TO INVENTORS po,,,,,,
W. FENWICK, Qate Manager of rho Wnnh;ihi
ton Branch Once of the Scientific ricap rntaS
Agency OF Messrs Mum & Co, and for more than
with an experience of fourteen ears in every hisnch
relating to the Patent Office, and the Interest nf I
ventors) 'e'e'' vi III
COUNSELLOR AND PATENT AGENT
Ofhce in Washington, ID. O., nortbeast .nrnai -,
seventh s;e , ana streets second story directly oppo
The national Republican., 1861-10-22
CUNBOATs FOR THE WESTERN
" RIVERS.
QuARrKRnAsrER GENERALS OFFICE

QUARrRRMAsTER GEHERAL's OFFICE,
Washington, June II, 1861.
Proposals are invited for constructing Gunboats
upon the Western rivers.
Specifications will be Immediately prepared, and
may be examined at the Quartermasters Office ut
Cincinnati, Pittsburgh and at this Office
Proposals from boat builders and engine builders
alone will be considered.
Plans submitted by bidders will be taken into con.
sidcration. NJ G. MEIGS,
june i9 Quartermaster General United States =.
The national Republican., 1861-10-22
U,owLu's PILE AND nUMoR CURE.

A SURE CURE for Bleeding Blind, and Itchiup
FILES, Dcroiula, Salt Rheum, and Diseases of the
Skin. Cne bottle warranted to cure in all case, II
not, dealers are particularly requested to refund the
money. Only five bottles in q thousand returned
and these wyre cases Of Fistula. Hundreds OF let,
tiers and certificates are now in the proprietor pos
for circular.
Prepared by HENRY D. FOWLE, Chemist II
Prince street Boston, and for sale by JOHN wi.
LEY, corner Third street and Pennsylyauia venue
Washington House, sole pgent for Washington City
aud vicinity. Certificates with each bottle, p, ice
One Doadr" sept 26-2m
The national Republican., 1861-10-22
pmoPosALs FuR RATIUNs FOR 1864.
QtARTERMAsrERrs OFFICE,
U. 5. MARINE Con-

QoARTERMAsrERs OFFICE,
U. s. MARINE CoRPs
washington, September 25. 1851
sea cd proposals will be received at this Office nm
I'll The Nth day of October next at II clock NJ
,or 10, Iurnishi Z ratons to the s Marines, at thu
!ulIowng stati0ns, during the year 1862, viz
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Charie,town 81 hassachusetts;
Brooklyn: Long Island, New York;
Philldelphia, Pennsylvania;
Washington, District Of olumtia
Ehch ration 10 consist Of tn ee quarters of pound
Ut mess tk or bacon; or one and a fourth pounds
madr Of extra supertIe flour, or in lieu thereo,
lwtnty w" ounces OF extra superfine flour; or one
aGmu I 81 nara bread, a. the op'ion OF Ihe Govern,
beans, or IN lieu thereof ten pounds Of rice: ten
pounGs Of good coffee, or in lieu trereol one and
nail paunds Of tea; iifesn pounds of good New
Or."ans sugar; four quarts of vinegar; one D uud
oiSlerm candles or one and a ou Ii POUNDS Of ana
m.htlne candles or one and a half pounds OF good
inrd dipped tailow candles; four pounds of 90 i
AarG' brown soap; two qunrts of SAT-; and one hun
Gred AID hitysix pounds of potatoes to each hun
Ihe increased allowance of four ounces Of -four or
pread anu the allowance of pOIat ,es as above pro
ded, VIII cease at the termination OF the present
N direction, and the ration be as provided Nv Law
ana regulations on the let July, 1861
he beef shall be delivered on The order of the
c"nin!nding Ethcer of each station either in bulk
or Tue single iatitn and shall consist OF the best
40 most cho.ce pieces of the carcass the porE TO be
No prime mess pork and the groceries 10 be of the
,ttVushty OF Kinds named.
~! ubect TO inspection
guarantee: - " "Ns
Form f Guarantee
INC l.e DanIaSfF'lgned mae - of -, In the State OF
1h1 "Au -, Of -, In the State of -
'''N0' u"I"MIee that In casC the foregoing lid OF
- . j. ior M iaiioh' Us above Gescrbed be accented
o VI my Wll within ten days AIT, the recent az
ane con'[ac' u ths Post Once named ex,euTa III,
co.. sUd iG[ me same with good and sutcien sure
usi uesi and, Ia case he ard - shai ial TO EMO.
'hto contract ss a!oresaid, We guarantsa ~ n ur'
good the difference between th afer &c 70 max
and that which may be accepted VI 'ie '''
,,.i,u.,, a b, Guarantor
EFF. 'u"rah'"r
1862.
! hereby certify that the above named
known 10 me as men Of property, aud able 10 M
good their guarantee. q IL"
"a BE- agnsd by he United States Dtsttt Juds, tive,
slater DSria Attorney, or COllectOr
No proposal will be considered unless accompanied
by the above guarantee
(Nesspapefs authorized to Iubli-h the above will
semi the paper containing the first insertion to This
FrEpcsils 10 be .ndCred " Propo.al' for Rations
itr lsO-," aud addressed to the under signed
W, SLACK,
tep -o-IswSw MAJOR and QuGrtern aster.
The national Republican., 1861-10-22
From Hon. Charles Mason, late Commts.
stOner OF Patenta

WAsnIEeToN, D. c., Oct. 4, 1850.
open an Office in this city, Solicitor OF Patents
SIGeTialy state that have long known him as
prompt and accurate business habits ard of M oi
doubted integrity: As such, l Commend him to the
inventors of the United States. ''''' ~ ''''
may ~ CHARLES MASON.
The national Republican., 1861-10-22

HEADQUARTERS FOR CLOTHING
IL Hats and Caps, at SMITHS, No 400 Seventh
street. oct -lm