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The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-03-15
Civil WAR.-One of the most strenuous

Civil WAR.-One of the most strenuous
advocates of coercion, is Gen. WEBB, of
the New York Courier. The New Orleans
Delta announces that Col. H. s. WEBB, a
brother of the General, formerly Colonel
in the United States Army, and his four
sons, have rendered their services to the
southern army. This is fair indication of
the character of the struggle between the
North and South, will assume, if the radical
Republicans have their way. Father will
be arraigned against son, and brother
against brother.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-03-15
The GuillOtfne.

Disappointment is already beginning to
find expression that President LINCOLN is so
slow in getting this instrument of decapita-
ton in full operation. It was supposed
that he would have selected victims enough
before he left for Washington, to keep it in
motion for few weeks at least, but as yet,
not enough heads have fallen to fill bushel
basket. Can it be possible that the old P.
F's. appointees will be allowed to draw
another quarters salary?
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-03-15

GOLD ABE" is strictly temperate-never
takes anything. 1t is related that while the
Presidential party were dining at Erie,
New York, certain gentleman offered
Mr.. Lincoln some wine, and rather forced it
upon him. Mr.. Lincoln replied: II have
lived fifty years without the use of any
liquor, and I do not think it worth while
to change my habits now"
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-03-15
Execution at Albert Lea,

We learn by letter received in this city
last evening from Albert Lea, that HENRY
CRAaaLER, convicted of the murder of
HENRY BoUGHToN, in Freeborn county, was
executed on Friday the first instant. CRAa-
aLER was worthless fellow and had ILL
treated his wife who was protected for some
time at the house of BoUaHroN, which so
displeased him that he took an opportunity
when BoUGHToN was unaware of his inten.
tions, to rush upon him and fatally stab
him.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-03-15
Mr.. Lincoln's Cabinet.

The leading spirits ofMr.L1NooLN's Cab
met will doubtless be SEWARD and CHASE,
the former of Wing and the latter of Dem
ocratic antecedents. CHASE was pressed by
the GRRELEY-BRYANr influence in New
York, for a seat in the Cabinet, to Offset
SEWARD. Like SUMNER, CHASE was first
elected to the U. s. Senate, from Ohio, by
disgraceful coalition between Free Soil.
ers and Democrats. Senator PUaH took
his place in 1855, and in return, CHASE was
chosen last winter to succeed PUGH, having
in the meantime been twice elected Cover
nor of Ohio, by the Republicans. While
in the Senate, he acted with the Democrats
on all questions except those which touched
the slavery issue, and on the Tariff question
particularly, he was radical anti.protec-
zionist. This renders it somewhat notice
able that he should 60 into the Treasury
Department. The Ohio Legislature, now
in session, will be called upon to choose
Senator, to fill CHAsE's six year term of
service, and it is said JOHN SHERMAN has
the inside track. We presume those ugly
matters" about fraudulent contracts, were
cleared up to Mr.. L1NcoLNs satisfaction, or
else SIMON CAMERON would not step into
Mr.. JOHN B. FLoYD's slippery shoes.
SIMoN's exploits at Prairie du Chen, many
years ago, as Winnebago Agent, were,
doubtless, covered by the statute of limita-
tions. GIDEON WELLEs, for Secretary of the
Navy, is political fossil the President has
unearthed, in the land of wooden nutmegs,
about whom no one of this generation app
pears to know anything. Secretary of the
Interior is the most important Office to the
people of the West, and to this position
CALEB B. SMITH, of the Indiana school of
craftsmanship, has been appointed. Mr..
SMITH, we believe, was formerly United
States Senator from that State. SCHUYLER
CoLFAx. it was very generally hoped, would
be taken into the Cabinet, from Indiana, as
Postmaster General, on account of the abil.
ity he has shown as the head of the House
Postal Committee, but SMITH triumphed
and MONTGOMERY BLAIR, lawyer of prom
inence in Washington, has been appointed
to administer that responsible department.
Mr.. BLAIR is son of F. P. BLAIR, JACK
SONS Globe editor and brother of the st.
Louis Congressman. He was formerly a
Democrat, and under President PIERCE
held the Office of Solicitor to the Court of
Claims. Old Mr.. BATES, of st. Louis, is
Attorney General. In the construction of
the Cabinet, there are four Secretaries of
Wing antecedents, and three of Democratic.
In reality, they are all Northern men, al
though two claim to represent Southern
States. G1LMER, ErHER1DGE, and others
of that class, who, it was expected, would
be represented in the Cabinet, received the
cold shoulder. And also, after a micro
scopic scrutiny of the list, the conviction
forces itself upon us, that the name of that
eminent and outspoken statesman, Gov.
ALEX. RAMSEY, has, by mysterious CON-
catenation of circumstances, been omitted
from it altogether.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-03-15
Duke OF Newcastle ON American
Affairs.

The following extract from letter, dated
London, February 8, 1861, and written by
the Duke of Newcastle, the Secretary of
State for the Colonies, to a gentlemen of
New York, is a candid and voluntary ex-
preston of English opinion, and one entitled
to more than usual Importance, considering
the eminent source from which it emanates:
Let me assure you, and those with whom
you are associated, how anxiously we all de-
to the troubles which are now affecting the
United States. The accounts from thence are
watched with an intensity of interest scarcely
less than that which, three years ago, attached
to every mail from India. am. dear sir.
yours very truly, NEWCASTLE.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-03-15
United States Courts in Minnesota.

United States Courts in Minnesota.
The following amendment was added to
the Civil Appropriation Bill, while it was
under considerable in the Senate:
And be it further enacted That the judge of
the District Court for the district of Minnesota
is hereby required to hold term of the said
court in each year at MankatO, to commence
on the first Monday of June, instead of Pres
ton, as now required by law; and so much of
the act of Congress approved March 3, 1859,
requiring the said judge to hold term for the
said court at Preston, is hereby repealed.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-03-15
REHABILITATION.

hECAPlTULATlONs
Repuollcans.. ....o............ III
MEMORIALS. ............ ..............AU
Americans OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 1
lOIal.. ............... 40
Kansas, Ohio and Pennsylvania will elect
Republican Senators, which will give that
party thirty.one, and Missouri and Califor-
MIA will return two Democrats, increasing
the Senators of that party to twenty-five.
1t will be noticed that the Republicans,
unless the secession of the seven States is
recognized, do not possess Constitutional
majority-a quorum-of the Senate, and it
will be in the power of the opposition
Senators, if such revolutionary measure
ever becomes necessary, to defeat any action
of the Republican Senators, by simply
Withdrawing from the Senate Chamber.
But we doubt whether such extreme action
will ever be res0rted to.
In the House of Representatives, emitting
the seven States that have seeded, parties
will stand
Rep: Opp.
Members elected. .l0l 46
Members to be elected. ........... 9 40
ITO 50
The seven States that have gone out had
q representation in the Senate of fourteen,
and in the House of thirty.three. Had they
remained in the Union Mr.. L1NCoLN's friends
would have been in minority in both
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-06-05

ORDER FOR ScALPING KNIvEs.--The South
ern Rebels have sent large orders to Sheffie Id
and Birmingham, England, for peculiar pat
tern of scalping knife. 1t seems that the
chivalry have forsaken their new construction
of the use of the knife, which was regarded as
barbarous a few months ago, but which they
now adopt as the only weapon of service to
their cause. The history of the dagger, the
scaiping and the bowie knife, is the same.
All were and are used only by assassins and free
hooters. The old Spanish and Italian bandit
ii always carried the dagger for secret, treach-
erous and effective work. Among all nations
these weapons have always been regarded as
the implements Of towards and assassins-and
every robber or pirate that ever disgraced the
world or outraged humanity. won their repu-
tation with the knife. In this manner the reb-
els of the South intend to carry on thoir war
fare. In secret or in the dark they will stab
the loyal troops of the government-or in
truce or on parole they will not hesitate at as
sassination as the accomplishment of their
work of revenge. Propided always, the afore-
said rebels can succeeded in being supplied
with the tools from Sheffield and Birmingham,
of which there are at present some serious
doubts.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-06-05
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BY SAMUEL J. ROW


PATRIOTIC LoAN.-The immediate wants
of the National treasury, having been supplied
by the recent loan. the government can look
about at leisure to see what is to be done next.
The fact, that Stock which will be worth
10 per cent premium in a few months, having
been taken at a discount of 10 per cent, is a
strong argument against any more dealings of
that sort and, it is now suggested, that ap
peal be made direct to the Popular Masses,
for loan of one hundred millions of dollars.
1t is thought that this sum could be raised in
duo time, and on far better terms, than the
last loan, if proper means are employed and
proper inducements held out. The recent ex-
perience of France in the agony of the Crime
an War is most instructive and encouraging,
when it is remem bered that $50, ,000, 900 were
eagerly and readily loaned to that government
in crisis of general depression, By the work.
ing classes-nearly all by poor men. So great
a loan would probably not be taken at once,
but it will not only be taken but paid up quite
as fast as the money may be wanted. Every
certificate will be worth its face from the start,
and increase in value as the interest accumu-
latcs, and will serve a currency in States
where the Banks are worthless, and be well
come remittance to any section of the country
in payment of debts. We anticipate favor
able reception OF this proposition for "Pstri-
otic Loan" by the people; who are ready and
willing at all times, to further the interests of
the general government in it's efforts to main
tain the Constitution, and in defending itself
against treason. Let Congress, which is a.
bout to assemble, give this subject due consid-
Grafton, and provide proper safe guards against
fraud, and such loan as is suggested, will be
responded to cheerfully and promptly, by the
loyal and patriotic citizens of the United
States.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-06-05

EDITOR JoURNAL:-rhe following extract,
is from letter of young lady of this coun-
ty, who has been teaching in central Kentucky
for year past: ssI am now with those whose
sentiments are 10 sustain the government at all
hazards but whose interests are so closely
connected with Kentucky, that they will, in
all probability, go with her, whatever course
she may pursue. There are reports of SER
vile insurrection in Owen county, but nothing
authentic is known here yet. The Home
Guard in Lincoln co. last week, searched the
cabins on one plantation and found $500 in
gold, with forty revolvers, and ammunition
&C., said to have been deposited there by a
free negro, who succeeded in making his es-
cape. A brother of the owner of the negroes
related this, so there must be something of
the kind going on in the country. Great fear
prevails in many places.''
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-06-05
LETTER FROM SMITHS MILLS.
Smiths Mills I'M

Cultn' 5 Mills, June ISL 1901.
Mr.. EDITOR This moment the s'Jonrndi"
is thrown on the table before me, and laying
aside my pen, hastily glance at its contents !;
portion of which, consist of letter from
Camp Johnson, complaining of the citizens of
Smiths Mills and vicinity, for not fulfilling
their promises. L hope you will give publici-
ty to word of explanation, which can be re-
lied upon.
Immediately after the company left this
place, funds for the relief of their families
were subscribed, and meeting called, officers
elected, acting committee appointed, and all
done that necessity seemed to require. The
committee was instructed TO ascertain the
wants and report at a call OF President. A
meeting was called, committee reported and
association ordered one fourth the subscribed
funds to be collected and paid into treasurer !;
all which was promptly responded to. Fami-
lies that reported the mselves were immediate
ly attended to, and those who complain do so
only because their condition is not known.
1t is evident that the sspromises'' are yet good,
but how long the citizens will continue to
contribute and receive untruthful reprfmands,
is uncertain. In regard to being sstold to pay
the money for what they wanted" have
learned, from those who know, that 1t is incor-
rect. Indeed, -four, meat, molasSes, ETC., are
ready for distribution, were before the pub
lication of ssthe letter. More is asked for,
and more given, than when they were at home.
AS to 'sill treatment,'' it is sheer fabrication
not having the semblancc of truth. If the
'boys" have the most distant idea of s'ill
treatment to their wives and little ones, we
would suggest they return at the expiration of
their enllstment-g up the thought of Ion
ger sssoldering,' and care for their families
themselves. In conclusion, l will say, that
the citizens of ssSmith's Mills and vicinity -
are prepared TO redeem any promises made TO
the soldiers, or any else. a large, well
known thevish dog, prowls about this vicini-
ty, plfering wherever he gets a chance.
Wouldn't it be iudicrous to see that charge
Yours, GUELICH.
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SHARKS AND WoLvEs.-Large numbers of
the troops who have gone TO the seat of war
are poor men, leaving families behind them.
The pay OF the privates is S1l per month.
We believe the custom is, at the end of every
month, to give some written evidence of the
amount due each man. But the troops will
not in fact be paid under two or three months
from the day of being mustered into the SER
vice, and so on from time TO time.
We are informed says the n. Y. Tribune,
that shoal of land sharks. some of them well
known to public fame, have entered into a
combination to purchase of the troops their
monthly warrants or certificates at an enor-
nous shave-say, giving them Sc and 81 for
Sill. These evidences Of debt are as good as
gold. They will be paid with reasonable
promptness. The necessities Of many of these
men great. They may be compelled to
allow themselves to be devoured by these
sharks, unless patriotic individuals, who scorn
TO levy blackmail upon patriotism, will take
measures for purchasing these evidences at a
fair value, and thus save the soldiers of the
country from falling victims to the cupdity
of a class of peculators who prowl about the
camps, the Commissariat's and the Quarter
masters depots, as wolves prowl over battle
field after a day of carnage. Will not the
Union mon look to this matter
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-06-05

arranged plans. All orders for movements OF
troops are cautiously guarded from Inquiries,
for reasons eminently proper.
The rebels are concentrating at Manassas
function, and occupying prominent positions
this side. They evidently expect and I'M
mediate attack from the U. S. troops in that
vicinity, as they are fortifying every available
point.
Ex-Governor Pratt was arrested at Annapo-
lis, by order of the Government, and taken TO
the Washington Navy Yard. If is also ru-
mored that Ex-Governor Lowe has been ar
rested.
A sentinel at Clouds Mills, on the outskirts
of Alexandria, was shot and killed and anoth-
er wounded it is supposed by rebel scouts.
JUNE 2.-The rebels again attempted to
take possession of the ferry boat, lying opposite
Williamsport, yesterday, for the purpose,
doubtless, to cross to the MaFyla side on a
marauding expedition. The Union company
at Wiiamsport, ordered them to desist, which
they refused to do, whereupon the Union men
opened fire, which was as brislly returned,
and the fire was maintained on both sides for
about an hour. Three or four of the rebels
were wounded, and then abandoned the boat
The troops at the Relay House are constant
~ provided with three days rationS, and are
otherwise in condition for an imme ediate march
Their probable destination in Harper's Ferry.
The men are so ardent for battle that the Off
GERS find the greatest difficulty in restraining
them.
1t is said, that Jeff. Davis has reached Rich
mond, where he received an enthusiastic vel
come. He proceeded to the adjoining parade
ground and reviewed the troops.
Many Post-Office bags and pouches used in
the Southern service have been stolen. Their
keys unlock Northern bags; hence the adver-
tisement for new lock.
General Butler is erecting heavy battery
of cannon at Newport news point.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-06-05

EXTRA SESSION OF CoNGREss.-The extra
session of Congress, which is to assemble on
the 4th Of July, will likely be brief session.
1t is said, that the Chairmen of the Commit
tees in the Senate, and a number of the promi-
nent members of the House, contemplate to be
at Washington about the goth of the present
month, for the purpose OF consulting upon the
business of the session. 1t is beloved that
after the session has begun, all the business
will be transacted in two or three weeks, as
only three bills will be required, to wit An
Army hill, a Navy bill, and Loan bill. 1t is
proposed to transact all the business that the
spirit of our institutions will allow, in secret
session, and instead OF the one hour rule adopt
five minute rule for making speeches. Ger
tainly, under present circumstances, when ac-
tion and not talk Is what is needed, the propo-
sitions are worthy of consideration and, if a.
dopted, it is not likely that the members will
be detained long. The President has com
menced writing his message, but he is so
much interrupted by business and visitors,
that he says he sswiIl be fortunate if he gets
time to finish the message before the 4th of
July" and that 'sthe proposition to raise Sl00,
900, 900 for the war, by voluntary subscriptions
by the people, shall receive his careful atten-
IA measure, that is likely to meet with
much favor with all classes.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-06-05

On Sunday the Goth, the watchman at the
Capitol at Harrisburg while going his GUS
tomery rounds in the basement of the building,
discovered in pile of dry wood tightly
wrapped bundle of paper, partially consumed
and still burning The combustible material
was no doubt placed there by some black-hear-
ted traitor in our midst, with a view OF burning
the Capitol with all it's valuable contents and
his fendish purpose would have been accom-
plished, but for the timely discovery of Mr.
Luker, the watchman. In these perilous
times all the entrances to the Capitol should
be closely guarded day and night, and no
strangers or suspicious person permitted to
enter the building.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-06-05

A correspondent of the Steele Paris, the
government organ of France writes from Tu-
mis-, Algiers, as follows: eOur College of phi
losophers at home, may, and probably do ac-
complish great deal for the cause of science,
but the Americans are the people to turn these
discoveries to practical account. Many of the
modern inventions in use here American.
and one American chemist, DR.. J. .. Aver of
Lowell, supplies much of the medicine consum-
ed in this country. His Cherry Pectoral,
Pills, Sarsaparilla and Ague Cure constitute
the staple remedies here, because they are of
easy application, sure in their results, and
have the confidence of the people. While the
scierce of Medicine is carried to higher per-
fection in our own country (France) than any
other, it strikes Frenchman little singu-
lar that an American Physician should furnish
the medical skill and remedies for our Princi-
pal Province.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-06-05

THE Duty OF THE GoVERNMENT.-After a
long and disastrous struggle it is altogether
probable that the restoration of rightful au-
thority will be easier than now, but it is the
duty of the government to avoid long strug-
gle, if possible. 1t is our duty to the inno-
cent, who so largely outnumber the guilty,
even in seeding states, and our duty to our
selves. on whom great burdens to fall un-
til the case is settled and order is restored
Whenever ii is possible to give power and
control to the hands of Union men and friends
of order, it should be the first duty of the
government to intervene, just so much as may
be necessary, to repoSe this restoration OF
power in the proper hands. Armed occupa-
tion of a state or city, after the restoration is
effected and rendered secure, is to be avoided
by all means. The theory of the government
is that, if free to act, the people will every
where be loyal to their own nation; and while
taking care to prevent them from doing mis-
chief through the possession of war materials
not necessary for their own defence, care
should also be taken to give them all the lib
erty that is consistent with loyalty and peace.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-06-05

FOREIGN NEws.-The steamship American,
which left Liverpool on the 18th and Queens
town on the 10Th inst, reached Halifax on the
30th. She has three days later news. An i'm
portant debate took place in the House of
Lords on the 10Th, concerning American at
fairs and the questions of blockade and priva-
teerng. The opinion was expressed by the
Earl Of Derby that the United States could not
by the law of nations treat privateers pi-
rates Lord Campbell agreed with him Lord
Brougham said that privateering was not pira-
cy, but that to join an expedition against a
power at peace with England was a piratical
act. On the 10th Mr.. Dallas presented Mr..
Adams, and delivered his letters Of recall.
Mr.. Dallas came by the America as passenger.