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The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-10-25
THE LOWER POTOMAC ACTUALLY
CLOSED,
From Kentucky,
ZOLLICOFFER ATTACKS COL. GARRARI
AND IS REPULSED.

ZULLICUFFER ATTACkS CUL. GARRARD
AND is REPULSED.
LEXINGTON, Oct. 28.-A courier arrived
at Camp Dick Robinson early this morn
ing and reports lighting on the 21st, be-
tween Zollicofer and COL Garrard, the lat
ter encamped at Camp Wild Cat with H..
600 men. Zollicoffer had from 5000 to
1000. Zollicofer made three different at
tacks during the day upon the camp being
repuised each time with considerable loss of
killed and wounded. Federal loss four
killed and twenty wounded. Just as the
courier left camp Wild Cat the Fourteenth
Ohio regiment and force of artillery ar
rived to reinforce Garrard.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-10-25
Later from Europe.
BY. THE STEAMER ETNl

BY THE STEAMER ETNA.
The London Times thanks Mr.. Seward
for the exercise of bis judgment relative to
the memorials against DR.. Russell, although
bis letters (Sewards) show strong under>
current Of spirit. The lines also repudi.
ates the charges agai- ct DR.. Russell and
believes that the good sense of the Ameri.
cans will see the folly ofinterfering with
him.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-10-25
THE POTOMAC OPEN.

A dispatch to the Times says it was cur
rently reported on the other side of the Po-
tomac to day that Fairfax Court House
has been fired and destroyed by the rebels.
The navigation of the Potomac again
appears to be unobstructed. Forty-one
vessels passed the batteries at Shipping
Point this P. NJ, and only one was hit--the
ball passing through her mainsail.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-10-25
RUMoRED CAPTURE OF THE sUMPrEl

RUMORED CAPTURE OF THE SUMPTER.
BosToN, Oct. 2l.-The Bangor Times
publishes an extract from letter dated
Barbados, September 18th, stating that
the privateer Sumpter had been captured
by the United States steamer Powhattan.
Letters from parties in Barbados, however,
of September 18th, received here, make no
mention of the report.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-10-25
FIRE IN PHILADELPHIA

PHILADELPHIA, Oct GA fire broke
out this morning in the extensive cotton
mill OF solomon and Company, at Mana
yunk. The loss is undoubtedly heavy, but
has not yet been ascertained.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-10-25
STORY OF A CONTRABAND.

A contraband had arrived within Gen.
McCal's lines yesterday. He reads and
writes with facility. He was attached to
the Louisiana brigade, and had been sta
toned near Fairfax Court House. On
Wednesday they were all ordered to move
back to Centreville, where it was currently
reported stand would be made to await
an attack from Mcclellan. So great was
their haste they lett large quantities OF -four
and other provisions.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-10-25
ABOUT THE SABBATH, BLAN

Herald Dispatch. 1.-The city has been
very quiet. The advance of our forces has
much diminished the number of uniforms
upon the streets and around the hotels.
Gen. McCelan's Sunday order appears to
have been strictly o5eyed. ..r.
1t appears that government has, through
its agents in England, purchased a large
quantity of blankets, to the extent of at
least 100000, and that 100000 more are
yet to be purchased. Some of these it is
said have already arrived. Government
Was compelled to exercise this foresight
before the approach of winter, as no
blankets could be got in this market,
although it is supposed several specu lators
are holding them back for higher prices.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-10-25
GEN. TODD In MISSOURI.

ST. LOUIS, Oct. 22.-Gen. Todd has been
assigned to command of the Federal forces
OF Worth Missouri.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-10-25
sKIRMIsH AT FORTRESS MONROE.

Il,
Fort MONROE, Oct 2l.-A severe gale
which has prevailed has somewhat retard-
ed the preparations for the great expedi
ton. The gale is now moderating.
Two hundred and fifty men ofthe Massa.
chusetts battalion, who were sent out from
Newport News this morning for fuel
were attacked by rebels and stood their
ground The First and Seventh New
York Regiments had been sent out to sup.
port them when the steamer left for Old
Point.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-10-25

on Manassas. They have most likely done
the latter, and General Mccall, will proba
bly, fail to find an enemy in the direction he
is now marching. l.,s SIX. a ia IS
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-10-25
From Fortress Monroe.
FLAGS OF TRUCE TEMPORARILY SUS-
t1..-..-..-..- PENDED.

FHAUO OF TRUCE TEMPORARILY SUS.
.o~s. PENDED.
Fort MONROE, Oct 2O.-Some twenty
persons who have been waiting here several
days to 60 to Norfolk by flag of truce,
will return to Baltimore tonight. Neither
the General or Flag Officer will allow any
communication with the rebels for mum.
Der of days at least. ai.
The released rebel prisoners from Fort
Lafayette arrived here this morning, and
were sent temporarily to the store ship. Is
Colonel Dimmick, who has been post
commandant at Old Point for nearly two
years, left last night for Fort Warren and
Boston. c, ne., go. d,
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-10-25
CONTINUED ADVANCE OF OUR ARMY.

ed from their batteries to the Maryland
shore, between Shipping Point and Evans
port, made reconnaissance and returned.
The fact is there was only small party OF
orty or fifty, who were hasty in their move
ments There is no possibility of the rebels
efecting footing on the Maryland side.
Gen. Mcclellan will move his head
quarters tomorrow to Bartlett's house, near
Falls Church. 1t is point whence easy
communication can be had with the two
extremes of our lines.
The Cameron Rifles, Col. Detze, moved
out to Annandale, on the Little river turn
pike, nearly ten miles west of Alexandria
and took possession of the place. Our
pickets had been stationed there for two
days, and during the time had encountered
none of the rebels.
FROM GEN. STONES BATTLE
AND REPULSE-COL. BAKER KILLED.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2l.-lt is stated that
Thompson Brothers, bankers of New York,
have made arrangements through their
agents here to dispose OF large amount of
treasury notes for the government.
Gen. Stone crossed the Potomac this
morning, with one portion of bis command,
at Edwards Ferry and the other at Harri
sons Island. Skirmishing began with the
enemy, in uncertain numbers, and part of
Gen. Stones command, es early as nine 10
the morning, and continued without much
effect until 5 P M, when large reinforcements
of the enemy appeared upon our right,
which was commanded by Col. Baker.
The Union forces engaged we're about
1900, and were attacked by force sup.
posed to be from 5000 to 5000.
Al this juncture Col. Baker fell at the
head of his brigade, while CALAMITY cheering
on his men to the conflict. Immediately
before be fell he dispatched Major Young
to Gen. Stone, to apprize him at Leesburg
of the condition OF affairs, and Gen. Stone
Immediately proceeded in person towards
night to take command, but 10 the confu
sion created by the fall Of Col. Baker the
right wing sustained repulse, with con.
siderable loss
Gen. Stone reports that the left wing
retreated in good order. He will hold the
approaches there. Strong reinforcements
will be sent forward to Gen Stone during
the night.
The remains of Col. Baker were removed
to Poclsvlle, and will be brought to this
city on Wednesday.
MORE MASKED BATTERIES ON THE
POTOMAC.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22.-The Harriet
Lane arrived up from Indian Head last
night. She reports that new batteries have
been erected at Matthias Point.
The Freeborn and Island Belle, in making
a reconnaissance at that point yesterday,
threw some shot into the woods and the fire
was returned by some new batteries of
eighteen heavy guns. Immediately there
upon the woods and underbrush were
cleared away, exposing the batteries to
view.
Vessels in passing are obliged to hug the
Virginia shore, and are exposed to fire
from distance of some four or five miles
in doubling the point.
No vessels passed down the river last
fight, and it was not known that any came
up the river.
1t is reported that the rebels have num-
Der of seine boats and long boats concealed
in the creeks and inlets between Aqua
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Greek and Occoquan Bay, and that they are
busy building launches, either with view
to cross into Maryland or seize vessels
coming up. The report needs confirmation.
The rumor that q number of vessels
bound down had been taken by rebelsis un-
founded.
FURTHER FROM GENERAL STONES
COMMAND.
Reliable accounts from the Upper Poto.
mac this morning state that our troops had
returned to their positions in far better or
der than was anticipated, and held the Vir-
glnla side on the Potomac.
Judge Merrick today sent letter to
his brother Judges of the Circuit Court,
relative to his arrest. Soldiers guard him
IN his own house prisoner.
THE LOWER POTOMAC ACTUALLY
CLOSED.
AsHINGToN, Oct. 22.-Flag officer Ora
ven has just arrived here from the lower
Potomac. He reports that the river is at
last eaectually closed, the rebel batteries
commanding it at every point below Wash
ington. Gen. Harvey still remains in this
city, but 1t is reported that be will soon be
assigned TO active service.
The court to-day made an order citing
Gen. Porter to appear and show cause why
he had ordered the arrest of Judge Merrick,
and thus obstructing the course of justice.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-10-25
HOW COLONEL BAKERS DEATH WAS
RECEIVED IN PHILADELPHIA.

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 22.--The death of
Col Baker has created intense excitement
in this city. Flags are sbrouded and at half
mast. The greatest anxiety prevails to.
hear further details of the engagement
among the relations of the California Reg't
which is composed mainly of PhiIadelphians
The U. S. Circuit Court has commenced
the trial of Walter W. Smith, of the pirate
JEFF. Davis. Six of the jury have been Sc
lected
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-10-25

VESSEL FAST ASHORE at CHARLESTON.
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 22.--The following is
an extract from a correspondent of the Phla.
delphia Exchange: The steamer Flag was
of Charleston on the 10th. Yesterday we
saw ship standing 10, intending to run
the blockade; we pursued her, she was run
ash ore and all hands escaped before over.
taking her. We boarded her and found
her to be the Lewis Watson formerly of
Philadelphia, but now owned in Charles
ton, from Liverpool and London with salt,
flannel and blankets, the latter articles
were taken out and the ship fred and was
nearly consumed when the Vandal;a sailed
Well done for the Flag.
HONORS TO SEN ATOR BAKER-GENERAL
ORDER FROM GOV. CURTIN.
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 20-The Jury in
the piracy case has been completed. MIR.
Ashton, assistant district attorney, opened
for prosecution, and the examination of
witnesses was proceeded With.
HARRISBURG, Oct. 22.-A general order
was issued Immediately on receipt of intelli-
gence Of death of Col. Baker, which con-
tains the following:
1t is with great regret that the Governor,
commandment chief, has learned of the death
of COL Baker upon the field of battle. AL.
though not citizen of Pennsylvania, he had
been selected by many of her sons as their
commander, and met his death while gallantly
leading them into action. The same feeling
which inspired the soldier to reg I'd no State
lines when our common country was in danger,
induced the cOmmander-in-chief to recognize
him while living as Pennsylvania soldier, and
lmpels him now, when he is dead, to bear this
public testimony to his gallantry and merit
[Signed by commando
GOV. CURTIN.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-10-25
w SHINGTON NEW s..

STONE ADVANCING ON LEEsBURG.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-10-25

INHuMANITY OF THE REBELS-ESCAPE
.o OF A SURGECN-HIS STORY. TI'
New York, Oct. 2l.-A lady arrived at
Philadelphia reports four federal wounded
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-10-25
THE MCCORMICK PATENT.

THE MCCUKMiCK lPATENT.
The Commissioner of Patents has decided
not to grant McCormick's application for
an extension of his reaper patent OF l847..
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-10-25
RUMORS OF A BATTLE.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21.-There are ru.
mors of battle in progress near Leesburg.
No particulars. fsc ".''~
The federal troops are known to be en-
trenched in an island near that point.
Foraging parties Of federal troops daily
venture as far as Mt. Vernon.
The, rumor of Fremont's removal is re-
vived to-day. ua
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-10-25
GALLANT CAVALRY EXPLOIT.

ExTRAvAGANCE IN THE WESTERN DEPARTMENT
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-10-25
MONEY SENT FOR ARMY CLOTHING.

On careful investigation it is found that
the sum of 100000 was sent to England,
and 100000 more is to be sent within
thirty days,in all not much shortlofa million
dnllars, to purchase cloths, to be made up
in this country to meet the pressing wants
of our soldiers in the field, until our own
manufacturers can supply the goods so
much needed.
The greatest care was exercised in the
selection of agents to execute the orders.
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The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-05-09
Another Requisition for Troops.

President Lincoln, on Friday last,
issued second Proclamation, calling
for 42,O34 additional volunteers for
three years, unless sooner discharged.
He also directs the regular Army to be
increased by the enlistment of 22,714
men, and the Navy by the enlistment
of $4,000 seamen in addition to the
present forces of the United States.
The wisdom, indeed the necessity of
this step, is apparent to every one, not
only in view of the work to be done,
but also of the immense and irrepressi-
BILE rush of volunteer soldiers in re-
Spouse to the former call. The new
call for volunteers is ''for period of
three years, unless sooner discharged"
In other words, they are to be taken
for the soar, be it longer or shorter.
This is exactly the term for which eve
ry man now in the service, OF trying to
get into the service, has endeavored to
enlist. The first business of Congress
will of course be to legalize the action
of the Executive
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-05-09

Florida, gave to Capt Gray, in Fort
Pickens, the necessary certificate and
orders and dispatches for Key West.
On Tuesday, Capt Meigs, the indsfat-
igable engineer of the expedition, came
on board, and at noon we were passing
through the fleet saluting and saluted
on our way to Key West for coal. We
arrived at Key West at 6 A. NJ. of the
18th, making the run in forty-two hours.
We were here disappointed in procur-
ing coal, as Mr.. Tiff, the only private
owner Of coal, refused to sell coal to
this or any other steamer employed by
the government, he being, of course, a
secessionist. As the Mohawk and
Crusader were ahead of us, to coal at
the government wharf, and to have
waited would have caused great delay,
we weighed anchor, and at ii A. NJ
passed Sand Key light, and at shutdown
past Moro Castle and into Havana
harbor, making the run across in ~
hours.
Having completed eoaling at l1:45
A. NJ, Saturday, 9th, we got under
way, and at twenty minutes passed.
noon we passed the Moro and shaped
our course for New York, and after a;
pleasant passage arrived off Sandy
Hook on Wednesday morning, making
the run in three days and eighteen and
one-half hours.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-05-09
Major Anderson.

The Executive Government, through
General Cameron, Secretary of War,
have returned thanks to that gallant
officer, Major Robert Anderson, and
to the officers and men lately under his
command, for his and their 'judicious
and gallant conduct" at Fort Sumter.
We hope the gallant defender of Fort
Sumter will speedily have command
equal to his length of service, his ex-
perience, his ability, and his proven
bravery. Such men, at such crisis
as the present, are of infinite service
to the country, by the high example
which they set, and it is most satisfac-
tory to find the President frankly and
fully endorsing the gallantry of Major
Anderson.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-05-09

sW Gov. Letcher has issued procla-'
nation, saying that the sovereignty of
Virginia has been denied, her terrific
rial rights assailed, her soil threatened
with invasion by the authorities at.
Washington, and every arti6ce employ
ed to infame the people of the North
ern States against us. 1t therefore be-
comes the solemn duty of every citizen
of Virginia to prepare for the impend
ing conflict. In this view, he author
ICES the military commanders to order
out the forces, and muster such addi-
tional number of volunteers as the ex--
igencies of the times may demand.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-05-09
NEWS DIRECT FROM Fort P1cKE,

NEWS DIRECT FROM Fort PICKENs.
Lieut.. G. B. Reese, who is in the En-
gineer Corps stationed at Fort Pickens,
has written to his father, residing at
Canastota, Madison county-the letter
being received on Friday evening
that an attack had been made on Fort
Pickens by the secessionists, which
had been gallantly repulsed, with no
loss to the United States troops and a
loss of over three hundred secessionists
killed and many others wounded
Lieut.. Reese writes that the seces-
sionists began to erect sand works,
evidently with the intention of re-en-
acting the scenes at Sumter. The
guns Of Fort Pickens were opened on
these erections, as soon as it was conf
dentally known what the intention Of
the secessionists were, when a general
attack was made on the Fort, with the
result above stated.
Lieut.. Reese adds in a hasty post
script that all - can't take Pick
ems, now that it is reinforced !''-Syro
cuse Journal.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-05-09
Important Movement Towards Baltimore.

Important Movement Towards Baltimore.
On Saturday General Scott sent des-
patches to General Butler at Annapolis
giving him three days to take possession
of the Relay House, nine miles from
Baltimore. Gen. Butler responded that
he would have religious services there
Sunday, and he accomplished it! The
place is now occupied by two Regi-
ments of Massachusetts and New York
troops. The Relay House is situated
at the junction of the Baltimore q Ohio
Railroad and the Washington Branch
road. This is the first fold taken in the
enormous coilnow being thrown around
Baltimore. 1t is confidently expected
that the next movement will be the
occupation of Baltimore itself by an
overwhelming force, when, as Gen.
Butler replied to one of its citizens, eff
the troops were attacked from houses,
the houses aoiN be 6loaon atp."
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-05-09
Union Meeting at NicholsvilIe.
NIcHoLsvILLE, May Sd, 1861

NICHOLSVlLLE, MAY %, 1901.
In pursuance of a call by the Re-
cruiting Officer of the Dowagiac Light
Infantry Company, an enthusiastic I'm
ion Meeting was held in this place last
evening, Judge Thompson presiding as
Chairman. The meeting was addressed
by II. T. Wing and DR.. Thomas, of
Nicholsville, and by F. J. Clarke and
]. Ellis, of Dowagiac. OF six who en-
listed during the day, five were mar
ried men, and two hundred and TWEEN
ty-fve dollars were subscribed during
the evening for the support of their
families during the war.
Upon motion, notice was given of a
similar meeting to be held on the 9th OF
May at the same place, when the sub
scription list will probably be doubled.
The undersigned were appointed a
Committee to collect moneys and at
tend to the proper disbursement of the
same. The meeting adjourned with
hearty cheers for the Union and Con.
stitution.
Fl. T. WING,
L. B. LAWRENCE,
VIM. L. GOODSPEED.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-05-09
Union Meeting in Mason.
MASON. April 9th. 1861.

MASON, April 9th, 1861.
Yesterday was the occasion of ar
enthusiastic gathering of the citizens
of Mason and Porter at the White
School House in the former Township
without distinction of parties. The
meeting was organized by appointing
F. w. Miller, Chairman, and E. w.
Reynolds, Secretary. Short stirring
speeches were made by several of the
citizens present, in which all seemed to
concur in the opinion that our Govern
ment now facing rebellion at the can
mons mouth, demands of all true
friends of our country, material acts
rather than oratory. The people are
thoroughly aroused to the importance
of the present struggle. Party dis
tinctions should be discarded, and the
Stars and Stripes, the standard around
which all good citizens rally, whether
Republican or Democrat. These seem
to be the sentiment of the people.
There was no general notice of the
meeting, and yet the house was nearly
filled. There was quite sprinkling Of
ladies present, who came to testify their
devotion to the Union, and their appre.
citation of the efforts now being made
in its behalf. Seventeen names were
enrolled the nucleus of a Company Of
Independent Volunteers to be formed
in the three townships of Mason, Por
ter and Ontwa. We might have re.
ceived many more but for the prevail
ing opinion that their services would
not be accepted by the General Gov
eminent. So ardent is the feeling Of
patriotism, in our young men, that SIX
young men from this township joined
the Elkhart Company that left for In
dianapolis several days ago. The sum
of three hundred and fifty dollars was
raised for the support of the families Of
those who should leave their homes in
the service of their country. Give US
assurances that our services will be &C
cepted and that the proper arms car
be furnished and we will in a shor
time show you as fine a company O
patriotic young men as the county car
produce. Among the number who
signed their names to the muster rol
was the Hon. Geo. Meacham, who il
addition, contributed fifty dollars fol
the relief fund mentioned above.
One who was present.