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The national Republican., 1861-08-19

DIVISION OF VIRoINIA.-This project is still
being agitated, as we see by the proceedings
and debates of the State Convention now in
session at Wheeling. Its most conspicuous
advocate is Mr.. Carlile, United States Senator
The new State of Western Virginia, as proposed
by him, contains little more than three hun.
dred thousand people, embracing what is on
the west side of the Alleghanies, and the coun'
ties in the Valley of Virginia, through which
the Baltimore and Ohio railroad runs.
The national Republican., 1861-08-19

ANOTHER CONFEDERATE AGENT ARRESTED
Upon the arrival of the steamer Persia, at New
York, Thomas S. SerrAl, violent secessionist,
who came passenger in the steamer from Eng
land, was arrested at the instance of the Gov
ernment He had with him G45 900 sterling in
Bank of England notes, the proceeds of a loan
for the Confederate States. Mr. Serrll Is a
New Orleans man, fifty years of age, and very
wealthy. A number of letters and important
papers were found in his possession.
The national Republican., 1861-08-19

Ge- Muir, recently arrested in New York,
has been taken to Fort La Fayette, and lodged
there for safe keeping. On his way to the fort,
he was quite low iu spirits, so much 80 as to at
tract general attention. Upon the arrival at
the fort, detachment of soldiers we're sent 10
the most formal manner to receive him. He
entered the fort followed by Superintendent
Kennedy, Of the New York police. and others
having charge, aud the soldiers brought up the
rear
The national Republican., 1861-08-19
rHr BArrLh In nIssoUnI.

A Springfield correspoadent Of the 81. Louis
Democrd gives q detailed sscouut Of the battle
Of the 10th in&ant, al Wilson Creek, which
substantially couhrms he previous general
accounts. - N u
In particular, II confirms the statement that
Colonel siegel's detachment wa, badly cut up
by o regiment which was allowed to approach
very near, under the erroneous impression that
II was an Iowa regiment But for that mistake,
our victory would probably have been de-
cisive. ssas77'7raas--s-z.-l,. ,,rsa.r.-.--a.5
Our surgeons, who were on the field after
the battle, state the enemy's loss at at least
double our own. ....
The view which determined General Lyon
to offer this battle, Is developed In the follow.
ing statement: i..' .f. ..a ..
"On Wednesday he called council of war,
at which there was nearly an unanimous voice for
evacuating Springfield. Gen. Sweeny plead elo-
quently against such course, declared II would
be the ruin Of the Union cause in that quarter
Of the State, and urged battle as soon as the
enemy were within striking distance. He also
pointed out the loss Of reputation both to the
general and his officers which would follow
such step. This counsel decided the course
to be pursued, and THURSDAY, when the brigade
quartermaster inquired when we we're to leave
Springfield. General Lyon replied, not before
,re a. Q ,ohipped" This was the proper course
to pursue. II he retreated without battle, he
would certainly have been pursued by o boast.
lul aud unpunished enemy, and very likely have
his retreat entirely cut off,"
The national Republican., 1861-08-19
WAR DEPARTMENT.

Washington, August 10, 1861.
All commanders Of regiments Of volunteers
accepted by this Department, In the States o,
Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Con-
nectcut, Massachusetts,, Vermont, Rhode Isl.
and, New Hampshire, Maine, and Michigan;
will take notice of and conform promptly to
the general order this day directed to the Gov
ernors Of the States above named, which Is as
follows:
" To tke Governor of The Slate of --:
By direction Of the President OF the United
States, you are urgently requested to forward,
or cause to be forwarded, Immediately, to the
city Of Washington, all the volunteer regiments,
or parts of regiments, at the expense Of the
United States Government that may be now
enrolled within your State, whether under your
immediate control, or by acceptances issued di.
rect from the War Department, whether such
volunteers are armed, equipped or uniform
ed, or not. The officers Of each regimental
organization that may not be full, shall
leave recruiting officers at their several
rendezvous, and adopt such other measures as
may be necessary to fill up their ranks at the
regiments on arrival, will report to the com.
manding general who will provide equipments
and othe- supplies necessary for their comfort
To insure the movement of troops more
rapidly than might otherwise be done, YOU
will please confer with, and aid all officers Of
independent regiments In such manner as may
be necessary to effect the object in view.
All clothing or supplies belonging to OF
contracted for the several regiments, shall bt
forwarded to Washington for their use, detailed
reports of which shall be made to the com
mandipg general. SIMON CAMERON.
Secretary Of War.
The national Republican., 1861-08-19

PAYNAsrERs IN THE ARMY.--Captain H. G..
Pratt, of the second artillery, of Massachusetts,,
has been appointed paymaster in the army
and @. Hanna and G. s. Stevenson, Of In
diana, have been appointed additional pay
masters.
The national Republican., 1861-08-19

GD- Lieutenant Colonel Nugent, Captain
Kelly, and Lieutenant Colonel McManus, of the
sixty ninth regiment, have received commits
sions of captains in the United States army, and
have been ordered to the thirteenth regiment
Of infantry, now stationed at st. Louis.
The national Republican., 1861-08-19

RIsE IN BREADsrUFFs.-The New Y,rk Post
Of last Saturday evening says:
"The export demand for bresdstuff. has been
very active the past week. The business wou
have been even larger were better assort-
ment here. At the close, rise In freights,
checks transactionL The advance in wheat is
about eight cents bushel, the effect OF which
will be felt throughout the West'
The national Republican., 1861-08-19

No MORE FIRING ON PTCKETs st is said that
our Colonel McCunn and Captain Jones Of the
first regiment Virginia cavalry, have agreed to
avoid shooting at each others pickets. The
proposition came from Captain Jones. Since
the agreement the pickets of the two camps
have been within talking distance Of one
another
The national Republican., 1861-08-19

GS- The New York Post states that the
Bank of England notes, captured in Serrill's
possession, were post notes, payable to bis
order, and not available without bis endorse
mpnt
The national Republican., 1861-08-19

Gs- We learn that Major General Mcclellan
has been assigned to the command Of the grand
military department, composed Of those hereto
fore commanded by Major Generals Banks and
Dix, and Brigadier Generals Mansfield and
Mcdowell
The national Republican., 1861-08-19

BEAUREGARDs RELIGIoN.-Gen. Beauregard
is q Catholic. 1t Is said that on the morning Of
the battle, prayer was offered to Almighty God
and holy sacrament administered to the Gene
raj and an immense number of his men.
Our men tasted, but did very little praying
The national Republican., 1861-08-19
The SOUTHWESTERN BLoCKADE.-A dispatcl

The SOUTHWESTERN BLOCKADE.-A dispatch
from Louisville, on the 18th, says:
"For two or three nights past, wagons sup
posed to contain munitions of war, Including
powder, have gone from here in the direction
of Tennessee. For two nights the surveyors
posse were overpowered. Last night the posse
was increased, but the wagons were attended
by cavalry and got away. Measures are taken
to prevent similar occurrences In future"
The national Republican., 1861-08-19

~ Col. Baker, of the California regiment,
hasgone to New York, for the purpose Of OBJ
tanning additional recruits for the regiment, so
as to increase the number to 1000 men. He is
accompanied by twenty five of his command
The national Republican., 1861-08-19

Gs-A festival in aid Of the seventy ninth
regiment recently took place at Jones's Wood,
New York, and realized the sum of $4,000 for
the widows and orphans fund of the regiment
The national Republican., 1861-08-19

@S- J. SCOTT Harrison refuses to accept the
nomination Of the Ohio secession Democracy,
and the Cincinnati Commercial vouches for his
loyalty.
The national Republican., 1861-08-19

1t is said that Jenny Lind will shortly re-
sumo her profession.
Christys Minstrels have just closed their nth
London season.
The national Republican., 1861-08-19
IMPORTANT GENERAL ORDER.

IMPORTANT GENERAL ORDER.
1t appears, by the following general order,
that the Government, in view Of every posi-
BILE contingency as affects the safety Of the
capital, has taken additional measures to de-
fend it against any premeditated attack by the
rehels.
The national Republican., 1861-08-19
IMPORTANT ORDER FROM THE SEC.
RETARY CT STATE.
The following order has just been Issued by
the State Department
DEPARTMENT OF STATE,
WASHINGTON, August 10. 1861.

DEPARTMENT OF STATE,
WASHINGTON, August 10. 1861.
To all ,oho,n Il may concern:
Until further notice, no person will be allow.
ed to go abroad from port Of the United
States without passport, either from this De-
partment or countersigned by the Secretary Of
State nor will any person be allowed to land
in the United States without passport from a
Minister or Consul of the United States, or
foreigner from his own Government. counter
signed by such Minister or Consul. This regu.
lation, however, is not to take effect in regard
to persons coming from abroad until o reason
able time should have elapsed for 1t to become
known in the country from which they may pro-
ceed
The national Republican., 1861-08-19
NATIONAL REPUBLICAN,
Geo. M. Weston, Editor.

~ The publication office of the National
Republican ia at the northeast corner OF ID and
Seventh street, second floor, over W. D. shep.
herds store. Entrance on Seventh street.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-05-24

QUEEN VIcToR1A.-The London (April
10Y correspondent of the New York Her.
aid says: Most painful rumors, are in cir.
culation with regard to the Queen. Since
the death of her mother she has been in a
state of settled gloom from which nothing
could arouse her. 1t would not be strange,
but somewhat probable, that the Prince,
soon after obtaining his majority, would be
proclaimed Regent, and thus begin his vir-
tual reign as George w. did, during the
lifetime of bis parent and predecessor. Her
Majesty is to be taken from Osborne next
week to the beautiful residence in Richmond
Park, lately fitted up for the Prince of
Wales. All drawing rooms have been put
of till the latter end Of June. a3n-
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-05-24
Gems OF Literature.

The following gems of Southern editorial
writing are taken from the Richmond pa
pers of May 7:
"The drunken beast now stalled in the
Presidential mansion at Washington"
"The North-whose mercenary legions
of pickpockets, BURGERS, rowdies, tape
measurers and pumpkins are now attempt.
lug to organize themselves into an army"
"Are relentless, coarse, greedy and
bloody. They will pillage our houses, vio-
late or women, insult and murder Defence
less citizens"
And the following from the Lynchburg
Virginian:
"Let the drunken mutineers at Wash
ington drive on their crazy craft. The
breakers are ahead, and they must evince
more craftsmanship than they have yet in
dictated if they weather the storm that is
gathering"
And the following from the New Or
leans Delta:
There is no doubt that the Northern
people are at this moment fit representa-
tives of the barbarian hordes which former.
ly devastated the world. They are furnish.
ing the very best evidence that they are in
capable of thorough civilization; that they
possess only the outward symbols of mod
ern enlightenment, while they are by nature
cruel, blood-thirsty, arrogant and boastiul.
But there is really very little danger to be
feared from them. Civilization no longer
stands in dread of barbarism.
One race of savages has already been ex.
PEELED from the country; but not that it
may fall into the hands of another.
Somehow these do not sound like the Ian.
guage Of earnest, selfrespecting, relf.relant
men. ..f.......
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-05-24
A Striking Historical Parallel.

Several weeks since, the National InteM-
gencer published the following brief account
of the secession conspiracy in Switzerland,
in l847. 1t had remarkable points of le-
semblance to the conspiracy which the
American people are now engaged in crush
ing out; and since the paragraph was pub
lished, the prospect has improved that this
will be like that in results, and be finished
up with dispatch as remarkable
"During the memorable secession in 1647
of seven cantOns from the Swiss conitderacy,
it is noticeable fact that even after the
national convention of the remaining loyal
cantons had decided to raise levy of TO-
600 troops to quell this insurrection, under
whose banner already stood force of 3d..
900 troops, several cantons refused because
nearly equally divided in their sympathies
between the Federal government and the
Secession party to furnish their contingent
of troops, and remained neutral pacifcators
in the behalf of both parties. At the close
of this fratricidal war, which lasted but
three months, and resulted in the expulsion
of the secession leaders, the Federal gov
eminent apportioned the expenses of the
war equally among the seven secession cam
tons and the two neutral ones. The general
convention which was convened Immediate
ly upon the cessation of hostilities, COM
pletely remodeed the Federal constitution,
and not long thereafter, by general consent,
the expenses of the war were equally APP
portoned among all the cantons. The lat.
ter act of generosity, together with the new
constitution, has Infused fraternal feeling
among the Swiss far surprising that which
formerly existed"
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-05-24

A correspondent of the Philadelphia
Press says:
The Seventh New York Regiment pre-.
sented to spectators great activity yesterday
and to day. They are closely drilled, 10
regular military discipline, and are equal in
all ordinary movements to our regular forces.
They anticipate conflict, and are ready to
march to the front of the forward ranks
whenever called upon.
If, unfortunately, conflict is unavoida-
BILE, and such position should be demanded
of them, and our country is compelled to
assert its rights at the point of the bayonet,
the Seventh will be among those whose
achievements will be recorded 10 history
to their credit as a regiment, and to the
vaor of their men individually. They court
the opportunity to manifest their loyalty
and devotion to their country.
Especially around the Patent Office are
the signs warlike. From each entrance
files of sentries keep constant tramp along
the south front little brass pieces sparkle in
your face as you pass; to the northward the
Rhode Island battery, dark and lowering,
frown upon approaching streets while out
VII viz AOOi hoot euC otoIo uuu SlIlpCS iTOU1
many stats.
Just at dusk on each day these troops
take an airing and dress drill. On these
occasions the spectacle is delightfully."- pic
turesque. All along Seventh street the
crowds of men, women and children gather
at an early hour. The troops march forth
to the drum and the fife, then the clamors
of the little folks join in merry accompani-
ment till their lungs are sore.
Sometimes Governor Sprague appears,
and then there is commotion among the
ladies, for the young Executive of Rhode
Island is the pet of the petticoats here, with
his long yellow plume dancing over neatly
fitting uniform. He is young, even boy.
ish looking commander, as you look at him
from the battlements, reviewing bis men.
His face is open and pleasing, his address
afable and dignifed, and his carriage easy
and martial. He would make fine field
officer. 1t is less surprising that he should
have reached so high a position at such an
early age, after you have seen him than it
was before. Some men are boys at thirty,
some boys are men at fifteen. Sprague be.
longs to the latter class. You would take
him for a native OF a more southern lati-
tude than Rhode Island.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-05-24
The Railroad Battery.

The railroad battery spoken of in the
dispatches few days ago, which was to be
used by Gen. Pattersons troops, is thus de.
scribed in the Philadelphia Bulletin:
"The Federal authorities have had large
freight car converted into portable fort
for use on railroads. The continuance has
been built in this city, and will probably
be put in use to protect the workm en-
gagged in repairing the bridges on the road
between Havre de Grace and Baltimore.
The sides are pierced with loop holes for
rifles. and protected by heavy sheet iron
sides; while swivel is arranged to do exc.
cution among all who interfere with the
+" machine" This battery, manned by fifty
rifemen, and sailors to manage the cannon,
and pushed forward by locomotive, would
be apt to keep any ordinary attacking party
at respectful distance"
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-05-24
The Sentiment OF the South .ImPres.
siOns OF q Traveller.

Benson j. Losing, the historian of the
Revolution, has just returned from trip
through the southwestern slave States, and
communicates to the Poughkeepsie Eagle
some interesting particulars of the condition
of public and private sentiment in those
States. From all that be has observed he
says:
my conclusions are that, underlying the
secession sentiment that covers the whole
surface of society at the South, there is a
deep and abiding love of the old Union,
silently praying for deliverance from des.
potism which has few parallels in the histo.
ry of the world. 1t needs only to be in.
formed apd assured to become fearfally en-.
ergetic. Thoroughly unfetter its limbs by
the strong arm of Federal power, it will be-
come speedily omnipotent in crushing the
eggs OF selfish rebellion, out of which are
Matched the foul serpents of disunion. Let
the government give that assurance by
quick, powerful, and effective action. and
convey the truth to deceived people, at
the mouth of the cannon if necessary, and
all will be we'll soon. Yet the government
has foe to meet not to be despised. The
chief rebels are desperate and determined
men, endowed with superior talents, and
furnished with many resources. 1t is now,
with them, question of life or death, honor
or dishonor, glory or infamy. Those who
are involved in this treason by taking up
arms for them, are in the same desperate
condition. And the South is full of brave
and self sacrificing men. In all emergen.
cies, when the flag of our common country
called for defenders, they have shown an
alacrity and courage in response not to be
surpassed. In good cause they make puis-
SAINT cohorts. Let the government and the
northern States, then, be prepared for a
desperate conflict"
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-05-24

spesal Dispatch to the New York Times
WASHINGTON, May 10.
Yesterday was one of the most important
days since the commencement of the cam.
paign. Baltimore was fully open to the
passage OF Federal troops, and that city was
fully redeemed from the secessionists, who
have so nearly ruined it.
One of the officers informs me that be
never saw such demonstration of ioy az
was manifested by the Baltimore people at
the landing of the troops from the steamers.
Upward of ten thousand people assembled
and followed the troops through the streets.
Not a hiss or sound of disapprobation
was heard during the whole march. The
people seemed to vie with each other in
cheering and other patriotic demonstra-
lions.
The iStars and Stripes were thrown to
the breeze along the route, while the soldiers
responded with hearty cheers to the demon
STATIONS. Capt. Shermans battery was
placed with three guns in advance, and
three in the rear, while the infantry marched
with closed ranks in the centre, and with a
tile on each side of the street to keepi it clear.
They carried their muskets oaded, with
bayonets fixed. They did not see seces-
sion flag, nor hear word of treason.
As they left the depot, vast crowds lined
the road, and cheered wildly. Bonfires
were built along the entire ronte from BATH
more to Washington. They were saluted
by Buffers command, under Col. Jones of
the Massachusetts Sixth at the Relay House
and at the Junction. They reached WASH
ington at 2 O'Clock, and marched immedi-
ately to quarters. They were seven hours
on the rOad-most OF the men in freight
cars. Some of them had nothing to eat for
thirty-four hours. All were in good spirits,
and most of them are ready to serve during
the war. The Pennsylvania First Regi.
ment of Volunteers numbers sixteen hun>
dred men.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-05-24

49, S~' A@~ssAD 1SAOGs
We give below the proclamation of Gen.
Harvey. and the official statement of Gen,
Lyon:
PROCLAMATION.
MILITARY DEPARTMENT OF THE WEST
.-... 81. LOUIS, May r., 1861.
10 the People Of the State of Missouri and or,
cf'N. Louis: :,
Ihave just returned to this post. and have
assumed the military command of this depart.
ment: No one can more deeply regret the de-.
paUfanIs state OF things existing here than my.
deal with the present and the future.
most anxiously desire to discharge the del.
icate and onerous duties devolved upon me. SO
as to preserve the public peace. shall care.
lully abstain from the exercise of any unnec.
essary powers, and from all interference with
Inc proper functions Of the public officers of
the State and city. l therefore call upon the
public authorities and the people to aid me IN
preserving the public peace.
Inc miiltary force stationed in this depart.
ment by the authority of the Government. and
now under my command, will only be used in
the last resort to preserve the peace. I trust
may be spared the necessity of resortinp to
martial MAJ law, but the public peace MUST BE
PRESERVED, and the lives and property of
the people protected. Upon careful review
of my instructions, find have no authority
to change the location of the alone Guards, y
To avoid all cause of irritation and excite.
ment, If called upon to aid the local authori.
ties IN preserving the public peace, shall, in
preference, make use Of the regular army.
ask the people to pursue their peaceful
avocations, and to observe the laws and or.
ders OF their local authorities, and to abstain
from the excitements of public meetings and
heated discussions. My appeal, trust, may
not be in vain, and l pledge the faith of sol
der TO the earnest discharge of my duty.
WILLIAM s. HARVEY,
Brigadier General u. s. A.,
Commanding Department.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-05-24

THE aggregate of the patriotic contribu-
lions already made for the equipment of
troops, and the support Of volunteers fami-
lies, amounts to over twenty-tbree millions
y Ill j. I'sii .
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-05-24

JOHN W. NORTH has gone out to Ne.
vada, as Surveyor General of that territory.