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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-08

The NEW ScHEAE.-The Lincolnites having failed in
their attempt to reach the cotton region the South
via Richmond Raleigh and Charleston as their papers
boosted they would do it appears they have resored
to another way, that of fitting large naval force
and landing on the Southern coast somewhere. The
northern papers congratuatng themselves that this
plan will prove successful and now warning stock
dealers and spectators in that region to be careful
prepare for a reaction landing is effected
The New York Herald argues in this way (under.
taken notion of course(
''The consequence of very successful landing of
Union troops at Mobile, New Orleans Savannah or
Pensacola and the reopenng of such port to the cot
ton trade, would be important, and might prove
1ataI 10 operators who allowed themselves to be
by surprise by events The first step of the command
ing General of the Union forces, occupying such
port as we have mentioned, would be to invite all oya
cltlzens OF the South to send their cotton thither for
shipment 1t is likely that the invitation would be
very largely accepted. There are it is well known
numbers of Union men throughout the South who
would gladly accept safe opportunity of returning to
their allegiance. Half the people of New Orleans are
reported to be in this frame of mind. And besides
these even the most rebellious planters be in
terrible straits for want of money. An offer of fifteen
or twenty cents pound for cotton which is lying
idle on their plantations would try their attachment to
the reDel cause somewhat sorely There must be large
numbers of planters in the Gulf States whose families
are suffering for want of the necessares of life and
yet who have hundreds of bales of ready for
shipment, and worth at present prices from $50 to
SlOO bale 1t is pretty certain that sufficient
Der of these planters would avail themselves of the
re-opening of one of their ports to perfect
stampede in the cotton market, and a very marked
perturbation in foreign exchange. Operators will do
well to keep this prospect in view"
We hope and believe that Southern planter will
send bale of cotton forward for expectation until the
blockade is entirely removed. The Charleston mer-
chants have agreed that shall be exported from
that port under any circumstances during the and
while the blockade is maintained by the Federals.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-08
THE NEWS.

THE account in another column of e great Southern
i,,ory in Western Virginia has not been confirmed
md we regret to say that it to be a hoax An
engagement did take place Thursday last between
o 600 Georgians, Gen. Jackson, and the federal Gen.
REYNOLDS, in which the latter defeated.
The news published last week of the great Southern
victory in Missouri is fully confirmed The original
Missouri legislature which adhered to Gov Jackson,
has nassed an Ordinance of Secession.
The conederates appear to have got the decided ad-
vantage in Missouri and Kentucky and the N Y. Times
fears they will winter in Ohio
4 federal steamer, the Resolute," was sunk the
potomac river, by a confederate battery.
The Richmond Examiner, of Friday, says: awe have
,en careful in our statements OF the army on the
Ptomac not to risk the truth of the merely popular
rd vaoue reports that reach Yesterday, however
e obtained information that puts beyond all reasona-
HE doubt or speculation, the mminence of early
rer,l action on the line of the Potomac Our rca lers
So rav upou the absolute truth of the that
bc enemy has crossed the Potomac with the bulk of
his forces and that there are at present, by estimate
which nuts the matter out of doubt, hundred
thousand Federal troops the Virginia side of the
river
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-08
PROCLAMATION.

GOVERNORS PRocLAMATIoN.-The folio wing Procla-
nation has been issued by Gov. Clark:
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-02-01

~ A SCENE IN THE HOUSE," The Sergeant.
alarms will clear the galleries n cried the
Speaker of the House of Representatives,
in answer to an outburst of applause from
that quarter Of the hall, on one of the most
exciting occasions in our Congressional
history. "Clear the galleries p jeeripgly
whispered foreign minister, as he glanced
at the dark heaving mass above him, "but
how are You going to do iti Where are
the bayonets that shall thrust the people
out Of their own citadel?" A slender young
man approached, and in quiet, collected
tone said:-"Gentlemen, the Speaker or.
ders the galleries to be cleared you must
retire-clear the galleries n Away went
the agitated crowd, without moments
remonstrance or hesitation. The foreigner
looked on, and in amazement exclaimed,
"What government what a people!"
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-02-01
y HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,

10 Prayer by the Chaplain. fa" Jtt
AVA i7H }l} BILLS INTRODUCED.
IS BY Mr.. ACKER, to vacate the town plot of
St. Adams; by Mr.. CORNELL to amend chap
ter Il of the Statutes of Minnesota concerning
the removal of actions to the Supreme Court;
by Mr. WHEELER. to attach Lake and Carl
ton counties to st. Louis county, for judicial
and other purposes. s.5. giur 'sz &C.,.
~ - SENATE BILLS. . .
A number of Senate bill were read first
and second time. "ai~ t9@'f4 TBS
aIhgpA isl5g RESOLUTIONS. IL 5000
. By Mr.. HANSCOME: Joint That another
star be added to the flag ON the State House
Dome in honor of the admission of Kansas.
Read a first time. 80 50 ['h
) By Mr.. ACKER: That five hundred addi-
tional copies of the Report on Education be
printed. Carried. tra. s.a,
The House then went into l,.- ~,
'~'' y" COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE -'N'
Mr.. MORRISON in the Chair. and took up
the Railroad Resolution offered by Mr.. Ban
ming, which was debated at length last week.
The resolution, and some amendments,
were debated principally by Messrs. Banning,
Childs and Cornell. The debate took the same
turn as during the consideration of the ques-
ton last week, and was continued at great
length. 5., ...t a..@t, .-s
No change was made in the resolution, and
and at one o'clock the Committee rose, asked
leave to sit again, and the House adjourned.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-02-01
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

House met at the usual hour. l ia
3i. a~ rsH u a REPORTS, .I agW
3 A number of reports from Committees to
whom were referred bills, were presented.
The bills were passed to their regular order.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
By Mr.. WHITING To amend chapter three
of the laws Of 1860, relative to pay of County
Treasurers. lai..as j q ea v3d3 4u,l aHaeHn
:, By Mr.. TEFFT: To authorize the City of
Wabashaw to loan its credit to the Mississippi
Plank Road and Ferry Company.
By Mr.. MORRISON: To allow witnesses in,
criminal trials the same fees as in civil cases.
PETITIONS. 1855 g4
By Mr.. BANNING, petition from sundry
lovers of Lager Beer in st. Paul, praying that
no license be required of sellers Of Lager.
Also, of citizens and property owners of
West St. Paul, praying for repeal Of their
City Charter.
By Mr.. WHEELER, Of James s. Richie, and
other citizens of Superior, praying for Semi,
Weekly mail over the new road. Also, of
same, calling the attention Of the members of
the Legislature to the large shipments of pro-
duce to the mines, which, by the construction
of Railroad to Lake Superior would all be
brought from Minnesota.
"a ASSESSMENT AND TAXATION.
Mr.. BENSON (Mr. Hanscome in the chair)
introduced resolution which was adopted,
instru citing the Joint Special Committee on tax
law to consider the propriety Of amending the
present law so a. to require the assessors to
assess, on view.t the visible property Of the tax
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-02-01

PRAIRIE PAPERs.-Number four of this
series of original papers, published this
week, is Of peculiar finish and interest.
Those who have read Rutledge and Jane
Eyre will appreciate the justice of the crit
icism, direct and comparative, made upon
the former. We commend these papers to
our readers as the ablest and most discrim-
mating criticisms on books and life that
have graced our columns from any source.
We hope to reckon the writer as perms-
nent contributor to The PIONEER AND
DEMOCRAT.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-02-01
MONDAY, Jan. 28.
SENATE.

BILLS INTRODUCED.
By Mr.. NORTON, for an act in relation to
the redemption of lands sold for taxes. By
Mr.. SANBORN, to amend sections nine and
ten Of Chapter 1l6 on page $50 Of the Public
Statutes. By Mr.. SMITH, to amend the charter
Of the city Of St. Paul BY Mr.. FAKE, to release
delinquent tax payers. BY Committee on Ju-
dietary, relating to summons issued by Justices
of the Peace BY Mr.. REINER, amending the
act relating to County Organization and gov
ernment.i vtr. .P
For the preservation Of Elk, Deer, Birds and
Fish. ].4 ts ~ >o-
Providing for notice of lis pendens. 77o.
Providing for the location of a State road
from Beaver in Winona county, to Rochester
in Olmsted county, and appointing three COM
missi0ners to perform the same. V
Providing for notice of local and special
legislation. us >8
The Committee on State Affairs to which
was referred the petition of James s. Richie,
reported a memorable Congress in accord
ance Herewith. 500 80
wAsHINGTONs BIRTH DAY.
Mr.. GALBRAITH introduced concurrent
resolution for the appointment of a committee
to make arrangements for proper celebration
of the ed of February. Adopted. 9y b
ADJOURNMENT. . a.
ton for final adjournment on the 18th of
February. Laid on the table.
Adjourned. T1 li3E f.r
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 1l
House opened at the usual hour.
3 No prayer this morning. 1913 o1o E'i.it'
ode s4a } PETITIONS.
By Mr.. CHAPMAN; of B. A. Froseith, ask.
ing that before the lands, property, franchises,
&c of the Minnesota and Pacific Railroad be
handed over to any Company, arrangements to
pay creditors of the old road may be made.
RESOLUTIONS. 4g,n ,
By Mr.. CHILDS; That it is the sense of this
House that each county has the right to levy
tax sufficient to pay its annual expenses, and
that the Committee on Taxation report bill
repeating the clause restricting the County Tax
to three mills on the dollar. Passed.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
By Mr.. WHEELER; To amend the Log and
Lumber Act, SO as to create new Lumber
District on Lake Superior. Office at Oneota.
By Mr.. BANNING; A bill to amend Sec. Z,
Art 9, of the Constitution, and submitting the
same to the people. Also, to repeal an act to
incorporate the City of West st. Paul.
3.f PASSED. st fte ~
To legalize the organization of the First
Presbyterian Church, St. Anthony. .t.
To change the name of Charles F. Fly, to
Charles F. Blakely. ora urtsra letr q.
To amend an act to incorporate the City of
Rochester.
COMMITTEE OF TIE WHOLE.
Mr.. SHERWOOD in the Chair.
Mr.. CHILD'S resolution relative to sale of a
portion of the School Lands was taken up.
After some debate, the Committee rose, and
recommended the adoption of a substitute re-
lation to enquiring into the e1pediency of any
sale of School Lands. - e = 3I.
The House then adjourned. AZ
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-02-01
also from st. Paul to Belle PLANE from
st. Paul to st. Cloud via st. Anthony; and
from st. Paul to Superior, via Saltwater.

also from st. Paul to Belle PLANE from
st. Paul to st. Cloud via St. Anthony; and
from St. Paul to Superior, via Saltwater.
PRIVATE EXECUTIONS. SAnBoRN
has introduced bill providing that here
after all executions of the death penalty,
shall be within the walls of the Jail if pos.
sible, and when not possible, that they shall
be in enclosures near the jail, higher than
the gallows. Executions are to be in the
presence of the Sheriff, jury Of twelve
men, the family friends of the convict, two
physicians and one clergyman, and the Off
GERS Of. the prison, Judge Of the District
Court, and such other persons as the Sheriff
may designate, not exceeding six. When.
ever military services are necessary, the
Sheriff is to make reqaisition upon the
officer highest in command in the county.
( TAX REDEMpr1oN.-A bill has been
introduced into the Senate extending the
time for the redemption of all lands which
have been purchased and are now held by
any city or county, for the period of one
year, upon the payment of all taxes as
sessed upon said lands prior to 1860. If
they are paid within fonr months after the
passage of this act, all interest is to be
abated thereon, if within eight months,
fifty per cent is to be abated, and in twelve
months, twenty-five per cent. is to be abated.
The New MILITIA BlLL.-This volum~
nous document was read at length for the
first time in the Senate on Tuesday, and we
believe this should be the end of it. 1t is
entirely inapplicable to state SO sparsely
settled as Minnesota, and if adopted would
entail upon the people expenses that are
not required by any existing emergencies.
The Committee that drafted the bill, acted
under explicit instructions Of the Legislature
and are exonerated from blame, but if the
Legislature passes the bill as reported, it
will be dead letter upou the statute book.
Neither do we believe that it is susceptible
Of amendments which will adapt it to the
condition of things in this state, without
impairing the symmetry of the system en-
braced in it; and the cheapest way to get
rid of it will be to kill it at once. That it
has already cost one or two hundred dollars
in printing and TRANSFERRING, is the poorest
and yet the only argument that can be ad.
duced in favor of its passage. The idea of
system patterned after that of New York,
with its three million inhabitants, being
applicable to a state like Minnesota, with
only two hundred thousand people, scattered
over larger area, is simply ridiculous. 1t
would cost the state, or the people, $50, 900
per annum to carry it into operation-an
expense they will not shoulder at the pres
ent time. tiot.i Del"H . s1'a,ad %
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-02-01

CHARLES BRIoKsTr HADDocK, formerly
Professor of Bellies. Letters at Dartmouth
College, and Minister to Portugal, under
President Tyler, died suddenly at bis resi-.
dence in West Lebanan, New Hampshire,
on the 18th instant. he was nephew Of
the late Daniel Webster, and was one of the
most accomplished scholars in the country.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-02-01
Minnesota Legislature

SENATE.
SATURDAY, Jan. 26.
Prayer by Rev. M. J. 'ERDMAN. ..r3fg.l
By Mr.. SANBORN: From the Common
Council of the city of St. Paul, for certain
amendments to the City Charter. Also, q petit
ton from H. S. Fairchild relating to the State
of the Union. '1'
p Of citizens of Wright county relative to taxes.
. '''i" '' BILLS INTRODUCED. 81"
By Mr.. HOLLEY: For an act granting the
right of way and making "a grant of swamp
lands to aid in the construction of railroad
from some point in the Southern Minnesota
Railroad to the western boundary of the State.
By Mr.. BARNEY: To amend Section SO, of
Chapter SO, Public Statutes; being Section "a,
of Chapter SO. of the Revised Statutes.
By Mr.. JONES: 70 amend" AN act to pro-
vide that cooies of record may be admitted as
evidence passed March 8, 1856. ,yodA .-pl
By Mr.. GALBRAlTH: To change the time
of holding the term of the District Court in the
county of Scott. Also, q bill relating 10 ex-
By Mr.. CLEVELAND: A memorial to Con-
gress concerning the University lands of this
State. .a' pl lala
Jld8i9 ss5 81. !. PASSED. uif as,t3A
An act amending the act concerning aliena.
tion of Deed, of the proof and recording of
Mortgages and the cancelling Of Mortgages.
An act to change the time of holding the
terms Of the District Court in the Fifth Judicial
District. 40 ia
RESOLUTIONS. a-oi4o.hc3
By Mr.. HEATON: .9-.''.4- t'if!tl
Whereas. tbs the duty of the Legislature to
fix the salary of the Chancellor of the State
University. :; 2ga vi ,5.ualaa4 siA
Resolved, That the Committee on Ways
and Means be instructed to ascertain the
amount of salary paid to such officer in other
States, and report bill in accordance there
with. Passed. '~t" 1' sa'1
|. Adjourned. l1-l- -. ~ u .IL.i ID
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-02-01
An Exciting and Momentous Struggle

The great struggle is now between the
Union and the Republican party-the
Union on the one side, and the Republican
party on the other. The latter has the APP
parent advantage, at this time, over the
former; and the fear of every true patriot
is, that the Union will go under.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-02-01
SENATE.

I'D t-,. TUESDAY, January 20.
Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. Mr.. ERDMAN.
-3 Is to-' BILLS INTRODUCED.
By Mr.. HEATON, to amend chapter eighty
six of the Compiled Statutes. The Judiciary
Committee reported back several bills with
amendments, and recommended their passage;
By Mr.. MCLAREN, to amend the homestead
exemption act; By Mr.. SMITH, in relation to
delinquent taxes. -t 81 s
tr BILLS PASSED. .-.
To amend an act incorporating the city of
Red Wing.
To provide for tender and offer in actions
before Justices of the Peace. un.ui SLID
..... EXECUTIVE MESSAGE. ...nrnsutt
A message was received from the Governor
in relation to the selection of swamp lands, en-
closing mass of correspondence between the
Executive and the General Land Commissioner
of the United States.i Ia D... est 3D.!
After some time spent in Committee of the
Whole, the Senate adjourned.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-02-01

payers, the amount exempted to be considers
bly, less than that now provided for ($20O).
Adopted. "J" i4cIh o4" "Ni@
A bill to reimburse Andre Nessell and j.
P. Kidder for expenses in the late contested
seat trial. 500
A bill to provide for the location of Q, State
Road from Chaska to Hutchinson.
Adjourned h ibN af) Go
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-02-01

THE PRESIDENT AND COMMISSIONERS
HAYNE.-It is said that at the late inter-
view between the President and Mr. Hayne,
Commissioner from South Carolina, the
former, after listening to all the latter had
to say, answered him in the following marked
language "Well, sir, I have been SO mis-
represented by gentlemen from your State
that decline holding any conversation with
any man from South Carolina. Return to
your lodgings, write out your propositions,
whatever they are, and I will answer them
IN writing. I bid you good day, sir"
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-02-01
The Democracy OF Ohio.

We quoted one Of the resolutions adopted
by the Ohio State Democratic Convention,
the other day; but the following, the next
important of the series, was omitted an
Resolved, That the two hundred thousand
Democrats of OHIO send to the people of the
United States, both North and South, greeting:
and when the people of the North shall have
fulfilled their duties to the Constitution and
the South, then, and not until then, will it be
proper for them to take into consideration the
question of the right and propriety Of coer-
ciOn. ..-.. sti,,.tss
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1861-06-20

Guiding Voins from two dollars to fifty, Cult
Accordeens, F'lutinas, from one dollar to ten,
Flutes. Flies, musical boxes Violin and Guitar
Stringsin all varieties, &c, &C.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1861-06-20
Howard Association.


A Benevolent Institution established by
special Endowment, for the relief of
the Sick and Distressed, afflicted
with Virulent and Epidemic
Diseases.
HNHE HOWARD ASSOCIATION, in view of
the awaful destruction of human life caused
by Sexual diseases, several years agodrected their
ConcuIting Sugreon to open Dispensary for the
treatment of this class OF Diseases in all their FORMS
and to give MEDICAL ADVICE GRATIS to all
who apply by letter, with description their
dition (age occupation, habits of life, &c and in
case of extreme poverty, to FURNISH MEOI-
CINES FREE OF CHARGE.
The Directors of the Association, in their late
Annual Report xpress the highest satisfaction with
the success which has attended the abors Of their
Surgeons IN the cure OF opermatorrho, "a Seminal
Weakness, Gonorrhpa, elect, Syphilis. the vice OF
Onansm or Self Abuse, Diseases of the Kidneys
and Bladder, &c, and order a continuance ofthc
same plan for the ensuing year
Apadmrable Report on SpermatOrrhGa Seminal
Weakness, the vice of Onanism Masturbation OF
Self Abuse, and other diseases OF the Sexual or
CANS, by the Consulting Surgeon, will be sent by
mail lin sealed envelope, FREE OF CHARGE
On rcept ofTWO STAMPS for postage.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1861-06-20

Persons wishing to purchase unimproved lands,
on easy terms, will do well to give call. al
so have the p o., address of the larger portion of
nonresident land owners, which will enable me to
ascertain the price of large quantity of land
which is not described in the above list.
THOS. MCDONALD.
Plymouth Indiana, 1861.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1861-06-20
NanscnOnd Sweet Potatoes

HNIlE undersigned intends sprouting Il large
quantity of this choice variety of seed, which
he has procured from Lee IL Woolley, Sweet Po
tatoc House, kokome, Indiana. and intends sup
plying this market.
This is the most valuable variety known for
general cultivation, being more yieldy and of bet
ter quality than any other Kind. If you doubt oul
word. please purchase a few plants of the under
signed, and satisfy yourselves. Al orders for
plants promptly filed, and put up with great care
at 81, 80 per thousand, or 30 cents per hundred
Plants will be for sale on and after the l5thof May
at my residence on the east side of Center street
opposite the Court House
]. |. WOODWARD,
April 25-i3tfe mouth, Indsia'nya..
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1861-06-20
500 ACRES of LAND for SALE.

TNHG UNDERSIGNED Is AUT NORIZED
to sell the following described Lands, ut rery
loU figures part down md the balance in annual
payments. from one to four years, with interest
paid annually:
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1861-06-20
TOYS TO PLEASE THE CHILDREN

have engaged the services of skillful work
man for preparing all kinds of watches, from a
quarter watch To a cronometor. No expensehas
been spared TO carry orr repairing department to
that perfection, which has been our constant aim
to arriveat Also repairing of Clocks and Jewelry
In conclusion, would return my sincere thaks
to the people of this county for their kind atron.
age, promising, by strict efforts on my part to
merit a continuance OF the same.
Respectfully,
ADOLPH MYERS.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1861-06-20

Also the following described lands in Fulton
County, situated about two miles Fast of the Mich
igan Road, and joining the south line of Marshall
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