The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-05-31
News of the Day.


Leopold, King of Belgium, at New Or
leans, denies that be has made contract
with the seeding States for supply of
arms, and says that such statement is utter
ly untrue, no such contract having been
entered into by him or any other person by
his authorization and, furthermore, that
he could not enter into any contract of
such nature without gross violation of
the rules and regulations given by the Bel
gian government to their Consulates.
DR.. q. Holland, who was charged
with being bearer of dispatches from the
Confederate Commissioners in Europe, de.
MES the charge, and states that be has no
connection whatever with the unfortunate
political disturbances of the country, and
has returned solely for the purpose of at
tending to his own private affairs.
- There has been much comment lately
in diplomatic circles upon certain conversa-
lions of very piquant nature between one
of the ministers of leading European
court and the Secretary of State. Gov
ernor Seward has not hesitated to declare,
in very decided language, that our govern.
ment cannot tolerate for one moment any
kind of interference in the domestic quarrel
now existing in this country, be the conse-
quences what they may. Such an inter.
ference will be met with all the vigor and
resources of the government. 1t is said
that this plain speaking of the Secretary of
State provoked smile rather more grim
than diplomatic.
Mr.. George w. Wright, direct from
Paris, Texas, which place he left on Mon
day, 9th instant, states that the night pre-
vious to his leaving, an express arrived from
Col. @. W. Young, asking for assistance in
besieging Fort Arbuckle, in the Indian Ma
ton. Col. Young had already taken Fort
Washita, but found no arms. He had with
him 500 Texans, and 1000 Choctaw In.
dians-l500 United States troops were re.
ported to be in Fort Arbuckle. Northern
Texas was volunteering en- masse, to 20 to
Young's assistance.
WIN. G. Coffin, of Indiana, has been
appointed to the Southern SUPPLEMENTARY
of Indian Affairs, in place of Mr.. Rector.
He has left for the country west of the Mis-
sissippi with important Instructions respect
ing the welfare of the Cherokee, Choctaw,
Chickasaw and other Indian tribes. 1t is
known that the delegates representing them
(recently returned home) were, while in
Washington, favorably impressed with the
friendly feelings of the government for their
prosperity. They will be treasured through
Mr.. Coffin that it is neither designed nor
desirable to interfere in any way whatever
with their domestic institutions, including
slavery, while they will be convinced that it
is to their interest to forever remain on
terms of peace with the Federal Govern
ment.
An animated interview took place in
Washington between Gen. Sickles and the
President. Efforts were making to prevent
his brigade already rendered, being called
into service. This news brought the Gene.
raj at once to Washington. He went d.
rect to the President, and asked him in
proper language if he approved of the petty
intrigues that sought to defeat his patriotic
purpose? Il know nothing of them, Gen
eral,' said the President, "and have only
this to say, that whatever are the obstacles
thrown in your way, come to me and 1 will
remove them promptly. Should you stand
in need of my assistance to hasten the Or
ganization of your brigade, come to me
again, and 1 will give or do whatever is
required. want your men, General, and
you are the man to lead them. Go to the
Secretary of War and get your instructions
Immediately"
The Southern Confederacy is beginning
to realize the magnitude of the business
which it has got on hand. An act has been
passed authorizing the issue of fifty million
dollars of bonds, payable in twenty years
1t is very easy matter to issue bonds, but
we apprehend it will be somewhat more
difficult task to dispose of them. Besides
fifty million dollars, though quite an amount,
is altogether too small sum to enable the
Coniederacy to prosecute successfully the
undertaking in which it has been mad
enough to embark.
The New York Seventh Regiment was
only mustered for thirty days. On Tuesday
Hon. Cbauncey Schafer made speech to
the men, and invoked them by no means to
return home before the close of the war.
1t is understood that they will be guided in
this matter by Gen. Scott, and are willing
to remain if there is prospect of speedy
opening of the campaign.