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The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-04-12

The TOTAL INDEBTEDNESS of the United
States Government on the 18th of March
last, was $74,985 ,299, including the va.
rious issues of treasury notes and the loan
negotiated in February. The new loan
will increase this amount to eighty.three
millions in round numbers. About twenty
seven millions bear five per cent. interest
and mature in 1871 and 1874; the remain
der bears six per cent. excepting the last
issue of treasury notes, which was taken at
various rates, the highest being twelve per
cent. The whole of these, amounting to
nearly fifteen millions, fail due the present
year.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-04-12

CARL ScHURz is now bitterly denounced
by some of his compatriots, who say that in
violation of his promises he wilfully neg
lected every thing but his own interest.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-04-12

Republican majority. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 5
The majority is so small that it is not
likely that the Republicans can carry any
extreme measures. After the Offices are
distributed, it is more than probable that
enough Republican members will be dis
affected to the Administration to throw it
into minority.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-04-12

The Mankato Record says that Mr.. j.
F. Stock, of Shelbyville, received intelli-
gence, several days ago, of his appointment
to clerkship in one of the Departments at
Washington, through the influence of Sen
tor Wilkinson. Ea
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-04-12
The Next House Of Representatives.

The last of the free States has now elected
its members to the next Congress, and we
are enabled to make an accurate table,
showing its political classification, so far
as the Republicans and Anti Republicans
are concerned. Connecticut and Rhode
Island have done gloriously, showing gain
of four members for the Democrats and
Union men. Here are our figures
nor and Hin Me-
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-04-12

CONSTITUTION OF THE CONFEDERATE
STATEs.-The Constitution framed by the
Montgomery Convention has been adopted
by five States in the following order
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AUCTION SALES.
FUTURE DAYS.

DBHEuPTOHy AUCTION SALE OF A Va e.
i u BILE FARa, WITH GRIsT MILL THEREON TOGETII-
ER WITH THE FNTiRB sl0cK or CROPS I, RHINE IMPL I.
MEN1s &C. ON THE NEW CENTR IL kOAD, ~ NILES rKuM
THE CITY subscribe business ,y requiring BIS
undivided viii proceed sell public upon
the prem See WEDNESDAY the lat day May cmmepcing
ii O'Clock NJ the Farm rpon which h lately resided su
ated the Ce trail Road in Herrico county mil
city property will be suhdiyded sold
LIST The HOUSE TRACT containing 100 highly
ed which there has been seeded % bushels Wheat
and acres Of which well set In clover
The improvements comfortable
Ing five with out houses such stable barns
,heis, Ac. all IN perfect order.
"a tract Of LAND containing so acres with beauti
ul building site thereon exceet water and abundance
mari essy Of
tract Of LAND contalEng about Is acres known as te
Mill Tract upon which there Is firist Mill complete order
ond hi hes erc-len trade aud IL aDe
loo alton oesirng 10 In The ice buness
Iumeday the sale Of the fstat, will be ,od the
entire Crops Farming Impem. many other ar
cles too humorous to mention In advertisement,
TERMS the estate fourth cash the bal
upon credit Of ~ and Is months, negotiable nets
with added, and secured by The taxes for
1851 be paid the purchSes For the propert
$50 under cash; that amount months credit
for approved negotisble notes, with interest added
further particular reference made on
18Th, and Franklin streets the suconeers
The crops will be seeded and the farm kept perfect
der until the day Of sale. D. w. ROPER.
JAS NJ TAYLo2 &SoS, Aucts.
Ps-A plat Of the property be the Office Of the
aucioneeu.
Aue-ctds JNT.4s SON.
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MILITARY SPIRIT IN PRINCESS ANNE

hEsSRs EDiroRS We venture th, assertion that at
no former per cd in the history OF this county has such
military spirit been and felt arong her citizens
The following list will give you some aea of the ..uth
OF the observation. We have
lst- The SeabOard Rifles, Capt Geo.ge T. Rogers,
mastering 90 effective men, armed I'd equipped foI
service
I'd The Princess Anne Cavalry, Capt. Iohr Fentress
now IN your cry, numbering IS rank aaG e uniformed
and ready for service with twenty members who will be
uniformed in few days. This promises to be one Of
the hest troops in the State.
Sd The kemPsyile Light Artillery, Captain Charles
B. Foster 6S strong, all uniformed, we believe, and now
On guard at tue Pleasure House Beach Tnis promises
to be one Of the finest and ec Mt companies in
this section.
In addition to these have besides the regular mill
ia under Col Wilson II. Bonney the Kemnsylle "Home
Guards" commanded bv Gen. Il. B. Woodhouse, the
Princess Anne Home Guard" at th1 Courthouse Dr.
Walter S. Way, Captain; and the London Bridge "Home
Guard Msj. Jonathan Hunter, commanding
ting, with gallant volunteers most efficient force
ca able and ready 20 defend our county against any
vaders that may dare to set foot on her soil
PRINCEss ANNE
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THE PERMISSION cpcps

We are grahed in hearing from az glsrtcrs says th1
Charleston Couisr,) that special attention has been
given by planters and farmers TO the loviso Crops
and that the products are good. =. ali that car De
saved be kept for need.
The Yorkvle Enquirer says:
We glad to learn from our county friends hat the
Wheat crop throughout York Dist, e Mt. most
cheering appearance; and that with c sesso-s Until
harvest an unusual large yield anticipated IL ,s,i
mated that there IS an increase in quantity SOW &
compared with former years. amount 30 at l0sst one
sixth We learn also that larger Q12ati;y e Corr has
been planted than for several years. IL u ,ciOil g
counties Of North Carolina receive tn- eicosh.
ing and pleasing news. With an abundant Provision
crop our people can defy all enemies.
The WnnsbOrO' Register reports:
is with interest and pleasure that we see and hear
from all sections Of district Farf,d thstths Wheat
crop looks very promising, and ules some rufor seen
calamity should happen to it, there respect Of a
large and fine crop.
We again remind the farmers and grsziers of Virginia
Of the Importance Of devotng all their available
to the production Of the necessaries Of rfe
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-30
I Gk0RGE W. MUNFcRD,
Secretary of the Commonwealth.
AN ORDINANCE

AMEND THE CONSTITUTION OF THIS COMMONWEALTH, so
AS TO STRIKE OUT THE 22D AND 23D Arm
ARTICLE PRESENT CONSTITUTION, AND INSERT THE
FOLLOWING IN LIEU THEREOF:
Taxation shall be equal and uniform throughout the
Commonwealth, and all property shall be taxed in pro-
portion to its value, which shall be ascertained in such
manner as may be prescribed by law but any property
may be exempted from taxation BY the vote of msOr
ty of the whole number Of members elected to each
Hou0e of the General Assembly.
This Ordinance shall take effect the first day OF
July next, when ratified BY majority of the votes Of
the people Of this Commonwealth, cast at pole to be
taken thereon the fourth Thursday in May next in
pursuance of a schedule hereafter TO be enacted.
Done in Convention, in the city Of Richmond, the
tweny.sxth day Of April in the year of Lord one
thousand eight hundred and sixty one and in the eighty
fifth year of the Commonwealth Of Virginia.
A. True copy john L. EUBASK
Secretary of Convention.
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oprIr NAss MEETING IN TENNESSEE ,
~ yoEN HKlL Kn. H. SWING, ANnREw EWING AND R. @.
PAYNE, DEcLARE FOR rHE SOUTu!

NOV yoHN BELL XII. r. EWING, ANnSEw EWING AND R. O..
rAYNS DEcLARE FOR rHE S0UTul
Tn, Nashville Banssr Of Wednesday last, says
Tbe announcement that Hon. John Bell would speak
-, &c Court House drew large crowd at an early hour
o. A. deal OF anxiety being iet 10 know what his po-
40, il in the crisis Mr. Bell spoke for about hour.
w toos no notes OF bis remarks, but hope be will be
5,cei 20 furnish them in full for the benefit Of bis
bcna1ds Of friends throughout the South. lt Is suh
cent perbaps to saw for the present. that be took bold
,d unequivOca grounds in favor Of united South, TO
i.t the invasion not only Of Tennessee but Of every
sop,beru State either north south Of borders
10 declared that Tennessee had in effect dissolved her
-sl,tions with the Federal Union and though be bad
bopsd and a5ored TO the last TO preserve the Union
80. ana second if separation was inevitable to make
/. ,e.crabe he now abandoned all such hope and his
voice was clear and loud TO every Tennesseean-to arms
~ arms He couns,lsd the most effective and ener-
-stie publ, and private measures 10 secure the best
organization possible OF the military strength OF the
SAFE.
Hon Ei H. EEing followed in one Of the most ftrvid
and eloquent appeals the people prepare for war
that we have heard He declared himself in favor
OF marching Washington and taking possession OF
that cry is Southern city, upon Southern soil, and
should be in the possession Of usurpers and IA
ntgcs
Hon An rev Ewing followed in the same strain lie
tod the audience how i0ndly aud reigiously be had
el.c 10 the Lope Of preserving the Uaon-hOw he had
been deceived IN common with the Union men OF the
borer States bv the treacheiOus GOuble-dealng OF the
Adninis.ration-hOw he had been driven step by step,
10 this present position and how be for uni
ted south, under leader, and for the most effective
resistance TO the policy OF the Administration.
hon k g. PAYNE, Of Memphis, was called out, and
spike only for a few moments, having beea announced
70 address the people tonight at the Cipitol
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An ORDINANCE.

Concerning the CommissGry Department.
Be il ordained. That the Commissary General, Assist
ant CommissaTy General, Commissaries and Assistant
Commissares upon entering upon the duties OF their Of
fees shall give bond with approved security in such
penalties the Governor may direct and many act
ing Assistant Commisslries may be detailed from the sub
alterus of the line may be necessary, who shall like
wise give bond and security above directed. The
bonds hereby required to be given, shall be made pay
able to the State of Virginia. and shall be fled with the
FIRST Auditor The Commissary General and his assist
ants shall perform such duties in purchasing and Issuing
of ratons to the army of the State of Virginia. the
Governor may direct
Supplies for the Army unless in particular and urgent
the Governor should otherwise direct shall be pur-
chased BY contract to be made to the Commssary Cen
era public notice. to be delivered on inspection in the
bulk and at such places shall be stipulated; which
contract shall be made under such regulations the
Governor may direct This ordinance shall be in force
from the time Of its adoption, subject to amendment
modification, or repeal by this Convention by the
General Assembly of Virginia,
Adopted by the Convention of Virginia, April 81,
1861. JOIN L. EUBASE,
ap29-d3tcSt Sec'y Of the Convention.
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AN ACT


70 Ggthoriss the County Courts and any incorporated Ci
~ Town, TO arm TIE Militia OF their respective
CoaNties Cities aud Towns, aud to prOvide means
therefor.
Be enacted by the General Assembly, That the Coun-
~ Courts Of Charlotte county, and such other counties
may accept the provisions of this act hereinafter pro-
vided may such portion of the militia Of their
pectve counties they may deem expedent and may
be without arms provided, the authority here given
shall not be construed to impair any power this sub
ject vested by law in the Governor.
3 For the purpose of paying the debt thus incurred
the Courts shall have power to appoint agent agents
to negotiate loan loans for and in the name of such
county; aud at the term at which it makes its county
levy shah levy all the lands and all other subec
liable to that tay and county levy in such county, with
out the hmJ OF town that provides for its poor aud
keeps its streets in order such pay the said debt
part such loan loans may be authorized and
the interest thereon said Court may deem necessary
and proper, and from year to year repeat such
ments until the authorized, or loans made by such
Court together with all interest is fully paid. But such
levy for year shall rot ed onetbird of the whole
amount of debt thus Incurred at one time.
3. And in case any such county shall have already
issued its b9nds Cor the purpose herein specified
shall be- and is hereby, legalized and made valid
whenever al the acting justices OF such county sha
have been summoned TO attend the court to consider
the subject, and majority shall be present and GENT.
ing thereto.
under the provisions of this act unless all the acting
justices thereof shall have been summoned TO attend the
court to consider the subject and msjority shall be
present and voting on the question.
This &c: shall apply TO all counties wherein the
County Court the justices thereof having been sum
moned to consider the same, and orty eng pres
emit shall acceptt
6. Any Incorporated city or town, through their
councils trustees, may avail themselves of the 2ro
visions of this BILL and shall have powes to raise the
amount necessary by losn or taxation they may de-
terniGa
T. The said County Courts and corporations accept.
ing the provisions Of this act may mke such regulations
as may be necessary for the preservation and retsrn Of
said arms when demanded.
S. This set shah be 10 iOsce from its passage.
Passed Senate January lob, 1851.
SHELTON c. DAVIS, @. 8.
Passed House of Delegates January lsth, 1881.
VIZ. +. GoRDoS. Jr, @. q. p.
A copy from the rol-teste;
VIZ. ,. GoRDoS, Jr.,
q Il. D., Keeper Of Rolls.
Apr ss--esh
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BY THE GOVERNOR OF VIRGINIA.


The Convention Of the Commonwealth of Virginia
having adopted on the 26h day of April, 1861, or
dioance " to amend the Constitution of this Common.
wealth. so as to strike out the 22d AMI 2Srd sections Of
the 4h article Of the present Constitution, and insert
section in lieu thereof and having adopted schedule
10 accompany the same and by the schedule thereto
nexed required polls to be opened Tor the ratification or
rejection of the by the people of this State on
the fourth Thursday in May next
Now therefore, l, JOHN LErcHER, Governor of the
Commonwealth OF Virginia, do hereby proclaim that the
annexed is authentic copy of the said ord nance and
schedule aud that all officers designated therein
qured to conform to it's provisions in every respect
-, Given under nv hand as Governor, aud I'M
L. S. der TIE seal of the Commonwealth at Richmond
49, this Path day of April, 1861, and in the S5,h
year of the Commonwealth.
JOHN LETCHER
By the Governor:
GEORGE W. MUNFoRD,
Secretary Of the Commonwealth.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-30

NEw ORLEAys, April - Gov. Moore has issued
address calling for five thousand additional troops. De
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TELEGRAMS-
FROM
THE SEAT OF GOVERNMENT.
OF CONGRESS.
MESSAGE OF PRES'T DAyI


MESSAGE OF PRIEST DAVIS.
MONTGOMERY, April 29.-Congress met to-day at
noon.
The Presidents message was received and read BE
announces the ratification of the Constitution BY all OF
the Confederate States and that it only remains row to
elect officers TO administer it. He says the declaration
OF war against the Conederacy renders necessary for
Congress TO be convened to devise measures for the de-
fenca OF the country He reviews length the relations
heretofore existing between the States and the events
that have resulted in the present warfare
Referring to the result Of the mission of the Commits
soners to Washington he says the crooked pa of d.
pomacy scarcely furnish an example so wanting in
courtesy in caudor aud drccnes as was the course
the United States Government towards Commission
soners He incidentally refers to the prudent caution OBJ
served by the feet off Charleston during the lombard
ment Of Fort Sumter. He pays high compliment to
the people Of South Carolina for their orbearance be.
fore, their herosm during and their magnanimy after
the bombardment He says Commissioners have been
sent to England, France Russia and Belgium to ask our
recognition as member of the family of nations and
make treaties Of amty and commerce. He recommends
the appointment of other diplomatic agents.
The Confederate States, through Vice President Ste.
vens has concluded convention with the State of Vr-
gna, by which she has united her powers and fortunes
with He has satisfactory assurance that other South
eTn States will follow her example Most OF the
executive departments in successful operation.
The PostmaserGenea will soon be ready to assume the
direction Of postal aars. In conclusion he congratu.
lates the Confederacy upon the patriotic devotion
hibitod by the people. Men, high in social and official
position, and Of wealth. serving in the volunteer
ranks the railway companies liberal in their
for the transportation Of troops and supplies,
and prefer to carry the mails liberal terms.
receiving the bonds of the Confederacy compcn-
sation. people thus united and resolved, can.
not tail of final success. We feel that our cause
is just ard holy and protest solemn in the face of man
kind, that desire peace, at any sacrifice that Of
honor and independence. We seek no conquest, no ag
grandisement, no concessions from the free States ;
al we ask is to be let alone, and that none
shall attempt sutjugaton by arms this must
and will resist to the dres extremity. The moment
this pretension s abandoned the sword will drop from
our grasp and shall be ready to enter into treaties of
amity and commerce mutually beneficial SoloDg as this
pretension is maintained with firm reliance that d.
vine Power which covers with its protection its just
cause will continue TO struggle for our inherent right
to fr, edom, independence and ssif-goyernment
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HOLLKNS INSTITUTES,
BOTETOURT SPRINGS, VTRGTNI

BOIEIOUKF SPkINGS, FIKGINIA.
TIVHE session will open on toe I wednes-
Juae, continue Without Interrupted nrst
" etnesday In April. 1852
Thorough system sc nstu coa given the Departments
Languages Modern Language Mathematics Eng
Literature Natural Science, Neral Science, story, Music
Drawing and Painting
locad1n school n Roanoke county miles from
the and Rsroad) utcenty accessible;
Qliet and unded by beautiful
scetey, and e the advantage Of ane Sulphur and
Chaly beAIe Springs.
TRIMS
Board AID Tuition the Literary Departments $50
1uiuSn IN M-sic, Piano, Guitar, &C IS
Drawing and Painting from. BE-. Gee. slO ~ 30
Payable strictly half advance, ana the remainder
o. the Session.
Books and Stationery furnished Richmond prices cash
ERA Omnibus BonsAcks the ten days Of the
session
For further information, address
CHAs. L C0CRE. superintendent
-~tffT lana -rri.r Va
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DECLARED-BL0CKADE OF THE PORTS OF VIR-
GINA AND NORTH CAROLINA.


BLOCKADE OF THE PORTS OF VlR-
GINA AND NORTH CAROLINA.
ALEXANDRIA, April 29!h.-About one thousand more
troops from Rhode Island and New York arrived in
Washington to-day.
Martial law proclaimed in Washington to-day
Travel is lot to be Interrupted Citizens are leaving in
numbers. Expression Of sympathy for the South is
cause for banishncnt
A proclamation declaring blockade Of the ports of
North Carolina and Virginia was issued to-day.
SECOND DESPATCH
ALEXANDRIA April ga special express to the Alex
andrs Gazette says the long Bridge the Potomac
at Washington ia guarded on the North side By large
force OF Federal troops, and the South side by Virgil
MIA troops. 1t is reported that Federal troops oceu-
py Arlington Heights. 1t is also reported that a
U. s. steamer is to lie off Alexandria, and all the fish
clught at the lower landings of the Potomac to be
sent to Washington, and provisions cut off, The Baltic
has passed down Several additional arrests have been
made in Washington, and families still leaving.
Among those compelled to quit is Daniel Radcliffe,
prominent lawyer Employees at the Navy Yard have
arrested for leading bombs with dust and sand.
General Scott is said to be very rGrm.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-30

The CAVALRY PLUNE.-Since the announcement of
the Ordinance of Secession passed by Virginia. the
Of the Old Dominion in Atlanta, have donned the Cava
er's Plume the first appearance Of which, on this con-
tineut was in the Old Dominion The opponents of the
Puitans, at this day. in respect to time honored and
chvaric usage of the ancient Commonwealth of Vir-
GINA, wear the Cavalier Plume, which is either black
gray or drab.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-30
REV. HENRY A. WISE.

singular s"ene took place last Sabbath, in West
Philadelphia, at the church in charge of Rev Henry
Wise, Jr. son Of the Ex-Governor of Virginia Nv in
tormant tells me that in the prayer Of Mr.. Wise who il
an EpiscOpalsn, he left cut the President when Mr.
Drexel of the leading members rose aud demanded
thai he should repeat the prayer correctly which the
clergyman refas' 10 do. He then compelled to
lave the pulpit and the Washington CdroHi-
Gle
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-30

RICHMOND MILrrARY.-The Fredericksburg News, in a
notice of the two Richmond companies, now duty in
that city, says: 1.-THE Blues and Company F., we're
drilled 10 the evening in the stress before their quarters
the CT House and the Presbyterian Church. They
fue soldiers and their marital exercises excite wonder
and admiration in the thrcnging crowds who witnessed
them 1t is intended that the Fair grounds shall be used
as their encampment for the present.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-30
CITY ITEMS,

THE STARS AND BARs.-By direction Of the Gov
ernor the beautiful flag of the Southern Confederaoy
was raised yesterday upon the staff of the Capitol.
Though the stars aud stripes are yet dear to our people
at the new national ensign which will hearaftr wave
over this land Of the free and congratulate themselves
that they DO longer uphold flag desecrated by Black
Republican ascendency and now become the emblem
Of usurnntion tyranny, and malignity.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-30

SMALL NOTES.-The Farmers Bank, in this city, CON-
menced the issue of and two dollar notes yesterday
Packages of $1,000 each also forwarded to the
rous branches OF the institution to afford the initiation
OF relief from the scarcity OF specie in the county
The shinplasters authorized by the city council of Rich
mond will probably be issued on Monday next.
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T7NHE TROOPE&'S MANUAL, by CO q. L1elus De-
Wis, rapidly running through the Pes. ard WA be
ready In few days Jast published,
HEAVY ARrILLERY.-Tnstruetio FOR heavy Al.,l-
leIy prepared BY Board % Ocer for tn use O. III Amy
Of 'he s, reprinted under the supervision OF t, MFrr AID
Alex Faussen, Of Charleston, : Z. A. NoSE.s.
ar26 Bookseller and Pubis-vr, ~ IAN $;
NOTICED INDIVIDUALS wHO PROF IS - PASS on
~ STATS BUSINESS on TdE VIRGINIA OENrSAh AND Or
ANGE AND ALENAND fla AILROADSAlthce 81 the Nrgi2
and Orange and Alexandria RairosS C. 80 W
Intend 10 continue, they have done hereto
not b ask prpaynen Tor the passage Of any rcs C'is
r tis ssrccC - ls Nt vii - eZpec.-t isat i-.fd.s
Eot,ss1g - trtvel business OF the state vii procure
er ceFl from properly authorized person, TO be
exhibited u the Conductors TH0S DJpiSEAD,
GenI sup't Va. Central Railroad.
W W. Vs.DEGRlfr,
aar G.nH Snpt D ? = ..N.A