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The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-01-25
MIR. Lincoln's Secretary of state.

The Albany Evenang Journal makes the
following announcement of Mr.. Stewards
acceptance Of the Secretaryship of State, in
Mr.. lincoln's cabinet: ,t..
We are at liberty to say, that on or be-
fore the 4th of March, Gov. Seward will
resign his seat in the Senate, preparatory
to his entrance upon other public duties.
Early in December, Mr. Lincoln addressed
Mr.. Seward, at Washington, letter, kindly
expressive of his confidence and regard, and
cordially offering him the Department of
State to which Mr.. Seward cordially re-
piled, expressing bis greatful sense both of
the honor conferred, and the gratifying
manner in which the offer was made, asking
such time for reflection as was due to both,
and to the Importance of the question.
: There were many reasons why Mr.. Sew.
ard did not desire the position be is to take,
some of which are of public and some OF
personal character. But they were over
ruled by sense of duty. He had contrib.
uted to the election of Mr.. Lincoln, in whose
qualities Of head and heart, and in whose
fitness for the high Office of President, he
has full confidence and reliance He had
been largely instrumental in bringing about
that condition of affairs which adds to the
responsibilities of the incoming administra-
ton and be did not feel at liberty to shrink
from any post or share Of difficulty that the
crisis imposes And after visiting home and
consulting those on whose affection and
judgement he is customed to rely, Mr..
Seward accepted trust for which, by his
knowledge, ability, industry and integrity,
he is, happily, we'll qualified "a trust, which,
however honored and graced by the eminent
statesmen who have preceded him, will lose
nothing Of its lustre under bis auspices. And
with the remark that, on no former occa>
sion has President offered, or Secretary
accepted that department, in manner more
delicate and respectful to each, or more in
dependent and honorable to both, we dis
miss the subject, not, however, without put
ting on record the prediction that President
and Premier will so discharge their duties
amid all the difficulties that surround them,
as to preserve the blessing of Union, and to
deserve and receive the homage of their
countrymen.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-01-25

Prayer In fort Sumter--An Impress
sive Scene.
The Baltimore american of Monday has
the following story:
One of the Baltimoreans who recently
returned from Fort Sumter, details an
impressive incident that took place there on
Major Anderson taking possession. It is
known that the American flag brought
away from Fort Moultrie was raised at
Sumter precisely at noon on the 26th ult.,
but the incidents Of that flag raising" have
not been related. 1t was a scene that will
be memorable Renaissance of those who
witnessed it. A short time before room,
Major Anderson assembled the whole Of bis
little force, with the workmen employed on
the fort, around the foot of the flag staff.
The national ensign was attached to the
cord, and Major Anderson, holding the end
of the line in bis hands, knelt reverently
down. The officers, soldiers and men
clustered around, many of them on their
knees, all :, deeply impressed with the
solemnity Of the scene. The chaplain made
an earnest prayer-such an appeal for
support, encouragement and mercy as one
would make who felt that "man's extremity
is. Gods opportunity" As the earnest,
solemn words of the speaker ceased, and the
men. responded "amen" with a fervency that
perhaps they had never before experienced,
Major Anderson drew the 'star spapgled
banner" up to the top of the staff, the band
broke out with the national air Of "Hail
columbia" and loud and exultant cheers,
repeated again and again, were given by the
officers, soldiers and workmen. "If," said
the narrator, "South Carolina had at that
moment attacked the fort there would have
been no hesitation upon the part Of any man
within 1t before defending that flag"
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-01-25
Telegraphic Items.

MILLIDGEvILLE, Jan. Is.
The Georgia Convention met in this city,
at ten o'clock this morning. After tenn
porary organization, Hon. Geo. W. Craw-
ford, was.elected permanent President; and
James Macargee, Secretary. .1
A committee was appointed to wait on
Hon. James L. Orr, Commissioners of South
Carolina, and Hon. Eli S. Shooter, Com
missioner of Alabama, and request them to
communicate with the Convention j. also to
accept seats therein. q ila.ra sd van 81
The Convention then adjourned until to-
morrow. si-hi 'ho -I S.yli toa bna se- Z
81 bgidi-ano ,fTs9y owl MEMPHIS, JAM 16.
1.-The Arkansas legislature has unanimously
passed bill submitting the convention
question to the people on the eighteenth
day of February. If majority favor the
holding of convention, the Governor will
appoint the day Of its meeting. -.
CHARLESTON, Jan. 16.
8 Gov. Pickens has sent a message to the
Legislature, advising the raising Of two or
three regiments of military, to serve three
years. He advises permanent garrisoning
of the extensive Notifications of South
Carolina. -o.i12aD3 q s's9safa.
o'.afoset ss INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 16.
The Legislature in Joint Convention, to-
day, elected Henry S. Lane, present Cover
nor, to the United States Senate, in place
Of Hon. Graham M. Fitch, whose term ex-
pires on the 4th of March. The vote stood,
Lane, 80; Elk Gov. Joseph A. Wright, late
Minister to Berlin, 81; the Democrats vot.
ing for the latter. Immediately on the
election, Gov. Lanes resignation of the of.
fee of Governor of Indiana, was received,
and Lieut.. Governor A. P. Morton, ap-
peared and took the oath of Office, as Gov
ernor, and delivered short address.
HANOVER, N. H., Jan. II.
The Democratic Convention for the Sec
ond District, to-day nominated William
Burns of Lancaster as candidate for Con-
gress.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-01-25

Posi- OFFICE APPoINrxENr--The Post
master General has appointed WV. W.
|. MORGAN Postmaster at Lakeland, Washing
ton county, in place of A. L. BALLARD, re-
signed
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-01-25

Prayer In fort Sumter..An Impress
..t.. sive Scene.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-07-31
GENERAL NEWS,

The Dadevile (Ala.) Banner" is informed By
Hon. VIM. P. Chiffon that he will raise in the pof-
ton Of the State that he representa- near sre mil
lions of dollars on the Loan of the Confederate
States. sL3 -. ~ = -4,s..,s s ~
Northern Senators do not hesitate to declare, on
the floor Of the Senate at Washington that e u6x2
be better to run the risk Of erecting Despotism
than to lose the Union We think they will do both.
Brigadier- General James Lopgtrset, agallsntsol-
dier of the Mexican war, is among HE Oars At Ma
nassas and has command of the 4th Brigade now
stationed there. He was the first man to plant Tho
U. S. flag upon the wall Of Chepultepsc; after N.jr
Selden was shot down.
Captain Robert B. Pegram has been transferred
from the command Of the battery at Pigs Point 70
the Ordinance Department Gosport Navy-Yard.-
Captain Sinclair IS to fill the vacancy occasioned by
the transfer Of Capt Pegram.
The Norfolk Day Book says that the engagement
at Bethel Cnurch is the identical spot on which he
first battle in that peninsnls took place during the
revolutionary war.
:. Albemarle county Va, has furnished twsuty.one
companies Of volunteers to the war. Hurrah;for
! this noble old countyl s-a
I ARRIVAL OF ARxs foNN ENGLAND.-New Orleans
bapers inform us that the Confederate States war
steamer Sumter had arrived at that port with 900
Enfield rifles, together with other accouttments
and a numbe. of rifed cannon Out at sea tho
Sumter met an English vessel with these armsbound
for New Orleans. What Of the blockade!
PREsIDENr DAVIS AT MAnAssx The arrival of
President Davis at Manassas junction and on the
field of conflict on the occasion Of the great battle
of the 21st hailed by soldiers, as we1earn,
>with wild enthusiasm. They were animatedt0 fresh
zeal BY this evidence Of his deep interest N tho
result Of that momentous struggle Rich. EA
We learn that the State of North CsrolinA, thno'
Marshall Parks, Esq, has just Transferred to the
Confederate Government clever little Acet'ef Ass
war steamers They viii do valuable service in tie
good cause Rich Enquirer. 81
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-07-31
3 Orxauize and Arm.

To arms North Carolnians! The overwhelming
defeat of the. Yankees at Manassas has stricken
them with panic and alarm, but a second thought
will madden and infuriate them. Lincoln will at
tempt to raise half q million Of troops. Perhaps
the degraded North will furnish them. We must
be prepared at every point to meet and defeat them
Ten per cent Of the white population of the Con-
federste Stated viii give us over $50 900 fighting
men. The share of North Carolina viii be 81. 900
men. We can, il pressed raise lOo,o 600. Rally,
fellow-citizens. Form volunteer companies every
where Organize and arm. Prevent the necessity
of draft by volunteering s..ssiga
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RURTH N. G. REGxENr.-We learn that Gen.
Pen berton has ordered this regiment now stationed
at sufolk, commanded by Col. Daniel, to some
poit on the James river, probably to the neighbor
hood dcf Burwell's Bay. portion of the regiment,
incldling Capt Vances's company, Capt Faribaults,
and Fapt Harrison's were expected to leave yes
fordaH -E.
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I.itn,nrS l:f1IIn,

"A SogrHERN BooK. Il 1iesafK Randolph & Co., Of
Richmond, Va, have just issued new work, trans
lated from the Frenclh sntitled "Soulopque and his
man, ana exhibits i'd The most glowing colors the
utter failure Of negro emancipation and indepen-
dence in ST Domingo: u si4 "a book for the times
We ars indebted to our friend W. 1. Pomeroy, for
the COPY before US, who has the book for sale.
lNoRrH- CAROLINA sJoURNAI OF EDUcArIoN.-The
June number is to hsnd Il is well printed and
continues to do good ssfte in the cause Of educa-
tion. Send 81 to j. ID, ,CAmp6eII. Greensboro, N. G.
The PoRr FoL1o 1bis IS the title of very neatly
gotten up literary monthly 10 Charleston O., de-
and editorial ability o my northern publication Of
the same class II sis dsvoted TO ]" Truth, Virtue
and Temperance = sIessrA Hammond 4 Miller are
the publishers Pfica u Per annum. =. Z
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Ggs Stanbar1.
RALEIGH: SATURDAY, JULY II, 1851.

PUBLIC TuASksGIv1NG.-All the people will re-
member to meet in their churches, on Tomorrow,
Sunday to return public thanksgiving and praise
to Almighty God, for his gracious nterpostion and
favor in giving our brave army so overwhelming a
trumnb over our enemies. The Confederate Con-
eress so requests, and let all the people comply
To God rightfully belongs the glory and praise Of
nnr success. - o. -
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News from beyond the Potomac.


The news of the battle of Bull Run, produced
tremendous sensation in Washington City. Va.
rous rumors are aoat of the decentralization Of the
Northern army and of actual collisions among them
in Washington. We are not prepared to endorse
these rumors. The friends of the South there were
-oveJoyed. Likenesses of Gen. Beauregard were
sold on the streets The defeat is attributed to the
inactivity of Gen. Patterson. All communication
was cut off between Alexandra and Washington it
is said, and the forti6catons the Virginia side
were to be improved and reinforced. Gems. Mans
field is in command. Gen. Mcclellan, it is said, is
to tosupersede Gen. Mcdowell in command of the army
of the Potomac. Gen. Rosencrantz succeeds Nc
Clellan in command Of the Federal army in the val
ley Of Virginia In Louisville, KY, the rejoicing Of
the Southern rights men was unbounded. The N.
Y. 18th regiment had enlisted for three years.
The Missouri State Convention assembled at JEFF
ferson City on the 22d Gen. Wilson was elected
President
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-07-31

NOBLE RESPONSE The counties west of the Blue
Ridge have responded nobly to the call Of the State
for volunteers. The counties Of Cherokee, Macon,
jackson, Haywood, Henderson, Transylvania, Polk,
Buncombe,;, Madison and Yancey have raised 81
companies, making nearly 1000 men, Buncombe
raises four and Cherokee and Haywood, three EACH
Other companies besides these are nearly ready.
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Confederate Congress.

The members of this body are nearly all at their
posts But little has yet been done Of general in
terest The report Of the Secretary Of the Treasury
shows tic expenditures to have been about 10000,
600 up 70 1st Of July, and the receipts into the
Treasury about s14,0oo,Ooo. The, Secretary esti-
mates tho taxable property of the eleven Confede-
rate States, real and personal at 81, ,700, 600 900.
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ANorHER REGIMENT CALLED roR.--We have no
doubt that the call Of Maj Phillips, of this place
for regiment will be promptly responded to- The
Major is as well qualified to command as any man
who has not received military education.
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The Great victory at Manassas,

Inc OTeat tlctOIy dt mdudsSdes -
We publish to-day interesting accounts OF the
great victory achieved on Sunday last at Manassas,
Sy the Confederate army over Lincoln's forces.
The extracts from the Richmond Enquirer and
Examiner and from the speech Of President Davis,
show that the victory was in all respects overwhelm-
ing and complete. 1t is rumored, as the result Of
this great achievement that Arlington and Alexan.
dra are again in possession of the Confederates and
that Lincoln is preparing to defend Washington
This news is confirmed Our flag floats proudly.
We are still without information as to the killed
and wounded of Col Fishers and Col McRae's regi.
ments. We shall no doubt have the details soon,
though we trust and believe that the loss Of those
regiments has not been serious.
tY- By the order Of Gov Clark, Col. ]. E. Mar
TIN, Adjutant and Inspector General Of the State
Troops, performs the duties of his department for
The volunteer and militia corps Of the State. Col
A., therefore, supplies the vacancy created BY the
election of Gen. Hoke Colonel Of Regiment now
IN virginia. COL Martin is competent officer, and
under his management the confusion created here
'0'ore by two classes of troops will be remedied and
our military matters simpli6ed We trust our
friend COL Hoke will win laurels on the battlefield
Which he or any other man wonld fail to secure in
Tue onerous duties Of the Adutant Generals office.
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24th Regiment Of Volunteers.


On the 18th instant an election was held at Ga
rysburg for officers of this regiment, when Capt
William ]. Clarke c. s. A., was unanimously cleo
ted Colonel; Maj. T. Brown Venable was unani-
mously elected Lieut. Colonel; and Capt J. Evans,
Of the Cumberland Ploughboys was elected Major
This regiment is composed of the following COM
panies: Capt Dillahay, Person; Capt Martin, Per-
son Capt Spivey, Franklin; Capt Woodall, John
ston; Capt. Lane Johnston; Capt Crockett, john
ston; Capt. Evans, Cumberland !; Capt. Love, Robe
son Capt Duffy, Onslow; Capt Swindell, Beaufort
This regiment was the 18th, and has been changed
to the 24th-the estate Troops" under o recent
order, composing the first ten regiments, and the
only difference between the Volunteers and State
Troops" now being as to the time they are to serve
The oath will march some time next week. We
regret to hear that many of the men are suffering
with measles The regiment is 1000 strong
We learn that the regiment has presented Col
Clarke with splendid sword, and that friend has
presented him with fine horse <
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We are requested to say that the National
thanksgiving on account of the recent victory at
Bui Run, will be observed at Oaky Grove Church,
in This county, on tomorrow, Sunday. Rev. Mr..
Blale will preach on the occasion.
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Capt. r. w. York.


We learn that Capt. York, Of this County, Of Col.
Fishers regiment bore himself with great intre-
pidty in the battle Of Manassas This is nothing less
than we expected from this gallant young man. The
Petersburg Express says:
"Capt York, of Company I, encountered ono Of
the enemy within ten steps of him. with rifle drawn
but the Captain was too quick for his adversary.
Before the latter could pull trigger, Capt Y shot
him dead. and procured his rife The rife passed
through Petersburg, yesterday destined to the Cap
aims wife"
The rifled musket and spoon which Capt York
box from the dead YANKEES, were delivered to his
Wife at the depot in this City on Wednesday moru-
ig. Mrs. York, having heard the rumor of the
Captains death, came to this place from her resi-
Once about nineteen miles west Of this, on Tuesday
eening, greatly distressed Shercturned on Wednes.
di evening with light heart
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Vol. XXVII. No. 81.
our Troops in Virginia.

Our readers must keep their eyes on cur brave
troops in Virginia. Let our ladies and friends re-
member them Gen. Hills regiment Of course, is
at Yorktown, and 50 is Col. McKenny's. Col. viii.
llams' near Norfolk, Col. Pender's near Smi,hfeld
Col Daniels at Suffolk. Col Stephen Lees, we hear
has been ordered to the valley Of Virginia under
Gen. Loring, the late Col Fishers is at Manassas
also Col. Hoke's, Col. McRaes, Col Kirkland's, Col
Iew,s, Col. Meares' and Col Anderson's. Col Pet
agrew's, Col Stokes, and Col. Clark's regiments
will leave for Virginia in few days, making in ali
about $4,000 men.
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81 The New York Herald of the 18th July.
which friend has placed in our hands, contains
some marked specimens of Yankee alsehood in rela.
ton to the operations Of the contending forces A
dispatch is given, for example, from Gen. Mcclellan,
dated Beverly, Va, July lS, in which he says be
has "received from Col Pegram propositions for his
surrender, with his officers and the remnant of his
command, say 6OO." And he adds, '.they are said
to be extremely penitent and determined never
again to take up arms against the general govern
mens" The Herald then says, 1.-THE surrender, in
such condition Of mind of this body Of rebels, re-
GREETING the part they have taken in the rebellion,
may be regarded as the first practical step towards
returning reason the part of those now in the field
against the government" All that need be said in
reply to Gen. Mcclellan and the Herald is, that
these "rebels" are only "penitent" because 1t was
not in their power to kill more Yankees than they
did at Rich Mountain and Cheat river. But their
brethren were very "penitent" at Bull Run and
Manassas for they slew the Yankees at those places
until they were wearied with their victory.
The Herald says 1.-TWO or three days ago we ex-
perienced shock of surprise upon bearing of the
eAPioaS Vi Iio PfNateet oeu' DoS'o, III eaPtuihS
five Northern vessels when within about days
sail Of our port" Hurrah for the JEFF Davis five
Yankee vessels captured near New York, off Man.
tucket Shoals. That will do Much obliged to the
Herald for the information.
The same friend has also laid on our table copy
of the New York Ne0s Of the 18th July. The Ne,cs
continues in lofty strain its denunciations of the
war against the South. 1t says, :" the very terri
tory out of which the States were created that are
now sending thousands with arms in their hands for
Southern subjugation was the free gift Of that noble
State whose soil is now trampled under foot beneath
their iron heels and may soon be drenched with the
blood Of her bravest and hest"
We learn from the Ne,os that N. G. State honds
were sold in New York on the 18th at Gil to 62.
Virginia bonds brought AZ, and Missouri 4s.
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VOLUNTEERS WAsrED...-We invite attention to
the call of John H. Bryan, Jr., Esq, in the Stan
dard to day, for volunteers Now is the time to
volunteer for the defence Of the coast and for the
succor of our brethren in Virginia. Let us get
ready: Nothing can be lost by organizing, and
much may be gained.
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THE WAR AND THE CAUSES. sssss
according to agreement, Elder Edward Mnsefoss,
Of Tennessee will address the citizens Of the suse
rounding country, on Monday, The l9th Of August
next on the impending crisis Of our country 1t tic
Mustergrounds near J. r. Coats, inJohnson county.
s. - E CITIZEN.
July 20, 1861. - $500 sl5iEFssee Il 80
81 We do not know Elder Mussrore, but the
character Of the gentleman sending the notice. war
rants the belief that he is g true Sosthezn ,man
hence, We publish it-(EDroR &, w. r
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Latest Naw..

The last mails add but little to our stock Of infor
nation from the battle, previously obtained. We
are assured that the injuries sustained by Col Fish
er's Regiment were not as great as at first appre
hended. " have seen no mention of the death of
any other North Carolinian in the battle except Col
Fisher. Lieut. Col Lightfoot was wounded. The
regiment it seems, became so exhausted BY the
ardor Of battle and its previous fatigue, it was com
PEELED to bivouack where night overlook it, which
LED to the supposition it was badly cut up. Col.
kirklands regiment was in the CENTRE and suffered
but little. lis rumored that two companies Of Col
McRaes regiment suffered severely, but our last ac-
counts do not confirm it Col. Hoke's regiment ar
rived too late to take part in the battle y:sF
It is reported that Gen. Scott was near the field
and it Is stated tha: he was at Centreylle on Satur
day night. Several members Of Congress escaped
narrowly. A carriage supposed to be Gen. SCOTS,
was taken. The onset of the Arkansas Regiment
upon the New York Zouaves, is said to have. been
terrific. As they neared them, they threw down
their guns, and fell upon them with their bowie
knives, when they screamed with terror. It is re-
ported that the Confederates have possession of Al
exandria and Arlington Heights, and that the Long
Bridge at Washington City has been burned down.
We learn with the highest pleasure that Capt De
Lagnel, supposed to have been killed at Rich Noun
tain is safe His friends in Petersburg have certain
intelligence that though severely wounded, he es.
capped, and will soon reach home.
Hon. Robt Toombs, Secretary of State, it is said,
has been appointed Brigadier General and will at
once enter the service Gen. Smith, Of Florida is
not dead, but severely wounded.
Secretary Cameron sends dispatch to New York
announcing that he and Lincoln are reorganzing an
immense army and that the Capitol is safe. 1t in.
dicates that they are badly scared.
The French Consul at Richmond had forwarded
to his government full accounts Of the two battles
on Bull Rum.
We have a rumor in town that there was fighting
at Yorktown or neighborhood on yesterday.
Later accounts state, that Hon. T. L. Clingman,
just from Manassas reports 16 killed and 40 or 30
wounded in the 9th and 11th N. G. Regiments.
No names given. -
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GEs LoRrNe.-Thi officer, who has been assign
ca 10 the command Of our forces in Western Virginia.
IN place Of Gen. Garnett who was slain at Cheat
f''er' was formerly Colonel Of rifles in the o. s.
army, and had just reached Richmond from New
MEXICO He served CALAMITY in Mexico, and lost an
arm at Chepultepec. He is Kentuckian by birth,
out promptly resigned Is soon as be:saw Lincoln's
PROCLAMATION in April last He is said to be an able
officer. ~