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St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1861-08-01

na- The family Of Mr.. Levi Wallen,
Of Monticello, is an example for Minncso-
ia euigrants. Coming from Massachusetts
four years since, they have been obliged
to share with the rest of the people in
that extremely scarce article here called
"good times" But the magic hand of
Labor has done wonders for them, and out
of nothing, as it were, created for them a
home that may be envied for its comfort
and beauty. Though simple and unpre-
tending, every thing is convenient, tidy
and in good tastc-betokcning industry,
intelligence and checrfulness. 1t is a
charming spot to visit. Situated upon the
borders Of Pelican Lake, and surrounded
by vast sea of rich prairie and wood land,
1t has attractions which a stranger can
scarcely picture in Imagination. And,
scattered over the State, may be found
unsettled territory equally inviting, which,
with small expense Of money and the
exercise of little Yankee energy and
skill, would soon be converted into homes
that king might covct. Could some of
our Eastern friends visit the residence of
Mr.. Walden, they would not long remain
where they are. X =.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1861-08-01

D@rThc Grand Panorama of DR.. Kane
Expedition in search of Sir Johu Frank
lin, was exhibited three successive nights
in St. Cloud, and fully met the expecta-
tions Of the public. Being prevented by
illness from attending, We have only the
reports of others. But all are enthusiast
tic IN praise. Myouk did us the favor Of
calling. Ho is very different from the
slcdge dogs used in the Red River and
Lake Superior regions: has very short,
strong spine, limbs long in proportion:
with short claws and large head. His
countenance is mild, intelligent and be-
nevolent-wholly unlike the long-bodicd,
short-limbed, fat-footed, long-muzzled,
fierce, savage, wolf dogs used by our
northern travellers.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1861-08-01
Col. Days Command.

The three companies from Fort Aber-
crombie passed down, crossing at Fowler's
Ferry, on Monday forenoon. The men
won the respect Of our citizens by their
orderly conduct and general good appear.
ance. They have done much to correct
an impression that the rank and file Of our
regular army are generally men of little
intelligence or bad morals: They had
been represented as so rude that our Ia
dies had been deferred from getting up
any entertainment for them, and were
somewhat surprised on visiting them to
find them intelligent, civil and patriotic.
One German private told some ladies who
asked him what they would do if attack.
by the Baltimore mob, "Why, shoot
every id one Of them. We have had
ball cartridges concealed, ninety-fve Of US,
for two months, to be used in Baltimore
and our officers know nothing about it
We have sworn to ono another to fire
whether We are ordered or not, and Their
will be too many Of US to hang or shoot
Old Oak (Gen. Soott) wouldn't do it,"
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1861-08-01


I have these facts from those soldiers who
stood :by their side and heard their words.
Some even struggled 70 get away from
those who were carrying them off the field,
and begged to be left to fight in their
places. . <s<
q Onsone occasion . battery was silenced,
and taken possession of by our men, when
another in its rear opened disastrous
fire, pouring the small shot upon our men.
like hail. Our men were. scattered, not
at first knowing where the shot came from.
immediately, they: rallied and stormea
and took the second battery, when third,
still in the rear, opened upon them, and
against which they stood until they .wers
cut up. Wherever our men were we'll off,
cered their valor was heroic. .....s...s--.-
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1861-08-01
Sabbath School Picnic,
b. F.. S.

The war news last week, drove our
promised account of Picnic No. 4 quite
on. of our mind and we cannot get it back
again except to state that the Clearwater
schools came up in teams with fine band
and banners flying. In passing our Office
their faces were so bcgrimmcd with the
black Minnesota dust that we thought
they must be the same lot Of emiyrants who
left the "Land of Dixie" in the Seminary
a week before and had got thus far on
their way to Canada. However after they
had stopped at tho Stearns House and ap.
piled plenty of clear water, they came out
bright as daisies from shower, beautiful
girls and smiling children, benevolcnt
looking matrons and men young and old
looking as we'll as could be expected of
that class of the population. One Saint
Cloud gent says the prcttiest girls were in
the second wagon, but we have not quite
made up our mind, On the ground they
made speeches, repeated toasts, sang
hymns and did other inappropriate things,
instead of setting the children all to dan
cling in the clear air, under the green
trees to the measure of their fine music
Just think of giving children holiday
and then expecting them to listen to a
string of speeches. Candy and cake and
lemonade could not atone for such blum
der.
The following is the resolution adop-
ted by the Sabbath School in Clearwater,
on the 18th instant:
WHEREAS, Through kind invitation hav-
ing attended the Sunday School celebration
at st. Cloud, Of the l1th inst, and
WHEREAS, From the ample preparations
made, the friendly welcome and Cordial re
ception extended us, we were enabled in q
high degree TO participate in and enjoy the
festivities Of the day, therefore
RESOLVED, That We, the friends, patrons and
members OF the Sunday School at Clearwater,
hereby tender our heartfelt thanks to our St.
Cloud friends for their cordial invitation and
generous welcome, and trust that the future
may but tend to confirm and strengthen our
mutua! good will and esteem.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1861-08-01
WASHINGTON July 23.l861

MEs. S.-Your letter I received
yesterday, in sad time, for I had as
thought news Of my brothers death by the
hand of those devils the Bach Horse
troopers and all day in the midst of pour.
ing rain I rushed abou: the city interroga.
ting every soldier as to his whereabouts
and not until seven P. NJ. did I get news
Of his safety. Of course you have the
news of ,he defeat, the dlsgraceful rout Of
our troops at Manassas, and yesterday
morning the report in tho city was that
more than half our men were killed and
that the rebels were within mile or two
Of the city; you can fancy the consterna-
zion and confusion that reigned through
out Washington. AS the day wore on,
however and the regiments began to come
in we saw that there were not so many
killed as they said and at evening men
and whole companies rep -rted killed or
prisoners came in or were reported to be all
right, Notwithstanding this however we
have suffered most disastrous defeat; the
men who first came in were the towards,
who frightened Of their wits, dropped their
arms and ran not stopping until they
reached Washington. News so unexpect
ed to us; Oh Sunday we could hear the
heavy guns and the news was Victory!
Victory! up to FIVE or half past, and such a
thing as defeat was not thought of. The
enemy perpetrated all manner of atrocity
such as bayoneting and sabreing the wound
ed; Smelling and burning the hospitals with
their helpless inmates, in one or two in
stances with their own men in them, who
wounded had been made prisoners; and
muhlatins the dead-cuttins off fingers
to get rings &c, &c. They are perfect
devils, especially the Black horse troop
crs, who, by the way, am happy to say
are moro than half put hors du combat
All this has go1to be revenged and rctriev-
ed; the battle has got to be fought over
again that's all.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1861-08-01

The men spoke unreservedly Of their
belief that two OF their officers were trail
tors-oae a South Carolinian and one q
Virginian-and said they had petition
to present to President Lincoln not to be
sent into battle with them. One of them,
speaking Of returning to Minnesota when
the war is over, said, "Oh, suppose there
won't very many of us come back, for
there will be some hard fighting, and Oh
Oak wants US boys to put in front, and
save his volunteers"
On being asked if he thought this fair,
he said:
"Why, I guess it is. We've been get
ting our pay long time, and that's what
we hired for"
"Oh," said listener, che puts his
regulars in front because they are better
drilled"
"Well,' persisted the logged soldier,
" that's part of it; but Gen. Scott always
liked to save his volunteers, and it's all
right"
We'll might President Lincoln say that
this is war of the people, to preserve
their own government, 1t is tho pamper-
ed officer who turns traitor. The rank
and file are true as steel. The men ap.
peared highly grati6ed with the bouquets
and other slight tokens Of attention shown
them by the ladies, and pledged them.
selves to fight all the better for shaking
hands with them as they lett.
One man hurried through the crowd,
saying he had heard there were ladies
there from Pittsburg, and he just wanted
to see any one from the old Iron City
He found four; and after receiving such
attentions as they could bestow, went
off as happy as lark. With few ex.
ceptions, the men of this branch of the
regular army compare fayorably with the
best companies of volunteers.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1861-08-01

home for moro than year; but thu
thoughts Of the future completely sunde'
any ties that would influence US to stay
We can reasonably expect to mako the
journey before us quickly and pleasantly
We have a train Of twenty.four wagons, il
charge Of Capt. Hart, an old and triec
wagonmaster, whose name alone is c
guarantee for prosperous trip.
The press Of business consequent upon
packing, and preparing for the march, com.
polls me to close, and bid the Democrat
for the present, Good Bye. MILES
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1861-08-01
Union Meeting.

A large and enthusiastic meeting of tho
citizens Of Stearns County was held at St
Cloud on the Goth inst, and organized by
the choice of J.. Gorton, Esq, for Chair
man, and J. +. West, Esq, for Secretary
On motion OF j. G. Mcclure, a com
mittee Of three was appointed to draft and
report a series of Resolutions.
The Chair appointed VIM. J. Parsons
T. C. Mcclure, and J. G. Wilson, Esqs.,
Committee on Resolutions.
During the absence Of the committee,
speeches were called for and made by j.
W. Tenvoorde, Miles Brown, Charles
Lueg, and others, after which the commit
tee reported the following Resolutions,
which were accepted and unanimously
adopted.
AS the Resolutions passed at the meet
ing were not sent in early enough to be
set up, we beg leave to substitute the fol-
lowing, which will do just as we'll Ed.
Dem.
Whereas, This war for the Union is
likely to be long drawn out, and whereas
our soldiers will want something to eat,
therefore, be it
Resozued, That we turn into tie har-
vest field, everS- mothers son of US, to
secure the bountiful crops now in danger
Of being lost for want of hands.
Resolued, That when the crops are Sc
cured, every sinner of us will tender ,u
services to the government and insist that
all our nciyhbors shall so with us, to
apply our war powers to the rebels, and
let the women who remain at home have
one winter in peace, while we use our best
efforts to finish this secession business
and get back in time to put in fresh crops
in the Spring.
Resolued, That we go home, go to work
to carry out the foregoing resolves, and
stop talking.
The soldier alluded to in the 18th Reso-
luton is Frank Staples, Of Sank Valley,
eight miles above St. Cloud. This allu.
sion to him drew forth thee most tremen.
dously enthusiastic cheers.
After the report Of the committee, able
and eloquent speeches were made by
Judge Hamlin of Sank Rapids, and VIM
j. Parsons, Esq, of St. Cloud, which
were received amid the most hearty cheers
for the stars>and stripes that ever went
| up in Northern Minnesota.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1861-08-01
j. e. WEST, Sec.

The latest telegraphio accounts say that
Col. German failed to do his duty; but
we do not believe it. Col. Miller, in his
private letters to us, speaks with undi,
unfinished respect of his superior officer ;
and, from Germans appearance, we should
say he is more likely to go needlessly into
danger, than to shirk his duty and his
post. We feel certain that German is
all right: Mrs. Germans husband could
not run, even if the Colonel could.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1861-08-01
Corrfspon deuce.
Fort ABERCROMBlE, July 10Th

Fort ABEncnoMBlE, July 10Th
DEAR DEM-We have long been will
ling, and at last are ready: and tomorrow
we take our departure from this place for
the seat or war. The two companies of
volunteers who wee assigned to duty at
this post arrived yesterday morning at talf
past 9 o'clock. AS they marched through
the garrison, each company displaying the
flag which they priced so highly as the
gift of female relatives, and friends, nc t.
withstandipg their lack of uniform, which
to the eye of soldier, is an almost unpar-
donable omission, they presented the ap-
pearance of fine collection of mon. Near
ly all of them are Americans, and just in
the prime Of life; many of them were of
means and position in society who have no.
bly, responded to the call of their country,
in this its hour of trial. 1.-THE remaining
companies contain as good material as these
two, I am sure that the honor of the State
is safe in their hands.
One of the men had for several days
been seriously ill with typhoid fever, and
upon their arrival was Immediately placed
in the hospital, where Notwithstanding cv-
cry attention he sank rapidly, and breath
| ed his last at 2 o'clock this morning. His
companions this afternoon performed the
sad duty of committing his remains to the
earth. He was followed to the grave BY
the whole force at the post, and buried
with the usual rites, and honors of war
His name was Lorenzo Sanborn, mem
Der of tho Dodge Co. company, and for
merly resided at or near Hallowell. It il
not without some feelings of regret tina
| We leave this place, which has been ou
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1861-08-01

In accordance with the last resolution q
contribution was then made for the Hos
pital. Fund of the LIST Mipnesota Regiment.
Voted, That the proceedings Of this
meeting b offered to both papers of this
town for publication. III
The meeting then adjourned with nine
cheers for the LIST Minnesota Regiment.
s.s:s. L. P. GORTON, chm:
j. e. WEST, Sec.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1861-08-01
FROM Col. MILLER give some

FROM Col. M1LLER.-We give some
items from the Colonel's private letters
"My son Wesley and myself were not in-
jured in the battle on Sunday, the '2lst;
and | beg continuance of the prayers Of
my dear friends at home for the protection
Of our Regiment and the success Of our
cause * y (, ]. :. + III (, i T
"There are fourteen bullet holes and
one large shell shot through our Regimen
tai Flag, and one bullet hole in the flag
stan. ,:!'"" w"tT al. :ssf--s. ,,es s.z-.-+ =;
=. "This Flag was bravely carried alo{t,
throug hout the conflict, by Corporal Bur
. "our St: Cloud boys every. one, stood
maufally to their posts, and fought like
heroes. s.. Their friends may we'll be proud
OF them" 's,.@ &:vv3 o.! ,*:,1g9:l, ,a;ls@1,,
4
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1861-08-01

tell you I felt mean when l Was taken
prisoner by them. did not get scratch
in tho battle. There was one bullet went
through my shirt sleeve, but it did not
hurt me. I brought two guns off the bat
tic field to make up for the ono that they
took from me, and picked up haver-
sack that happens to be rebel sack; so l
got whole rig again. i" .@'
r n g
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1861-08-01

or three miles Of tho enemy. They have
It is said 10000, and we $4,000 men:
What the result will be do not know, or
whether we shall fight or not cannot say,
but if We do, we shall try to do our whole
duty.
We havo for tho time dispensed with
tents &c, and last night with wet clothing
and two blankets and soft rail for pill
low I slept swcetly, and awoke in health,
10000 men make quite crowd-and
are very hard to provision-but We are
followed by teams with food &c, and arc
getting along pleasantly. Good water
scarce, very scarce. STEPHEN MILLER.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1861-08-01
Managing the War

The wiseacre who cultivates the Rice
Swamp, in Upper Town, yclept the Union,
said lately that Republicans were manas.
ing this war, and Democrats fighting the
battles; which, Of course, is ell just SO.
Frank Staples, ono Of the boys in Re-
publican family of father and nine
sons, took notion he would g and help
manage the war. So he left his pillow in
the field and went with our Regiment.
When news of the defeat came, Frank
father said he would rather hear that his
boy was killed than that he had been
taken prisoner. Col. Miller has written
US of Franks management IN the matter ;
but Franks letter to his family is the best
account, and We give an extract below,
thinking our readers will agree with us
that Franks case goes far to prove that
Republicans know how to manage the
war.
~ was taken prisoner by the Devils once,
but they did not keep me long. I stood
fire little too long, and they got right on
to me before I was aware of it. took
them to be Vermont boys, they were dres-
sed so much like them, and they got
around on different side of me from what
I expected them, and in the place Of 60
ing from them, I walked up to them,
thinking that I would be with somebody,
for our regiment had retreatcd farther than
I expected, down into hollow, so that
they could not render me any assistance.
All that saved my bacon was a regiment
Of our troops came up and fred into them,
so that they run back into their holes, and
forgot to take their prisoner with them.
So, when they got off few rods tried
my legs to see what they would do for me.
I expectcd them to fire upon me and likely
kill me; but death was my choice, rather
than to be with them. When they got
me they asked me if was secessionist.
I told them No. Another says, care you
damned Yankce?' 81 an" says Frank.
"Well, you are my prisoner. Let me
have your gun, take off everything" I
gave them my gun, and whole rig, think
ing that I might sometime get away.
And as luck was on my side, I did get
away. There was one of them took after
me, with his sword, and got within one rod
of me, when I got to our side; and he
stopped, I reckon. 1t happened that I
got into regiment of Zouaves, aud they
hate the rebels so that thought they
would kill me any way, for they took me
to be one of them, and some of them said
shoot him, and others begged my life.
They said if I could prove to them that
was all right, they would let me 60, and
if not, they would shoot me, so very soon
Colonel German came up and l told him
how it was, and he told them to let me 90,
for I was all right. Why they thought ]
was a rebel; 1 have the. same pants on
that I wore from home. I stood between
the bullets of our side and the r,bels afte1
they took me, praying that one Of our bull
lets might take me rather than to be will
them. But they would not hit me.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1861-08-01
what has the North to do
with Slavery 2"

For twenty years we have been trying
to answer this question; and now beg
leave to refer all inquirers to the latest
news by telegraph for satisfactory an
swer. That it is the Slave Power which
has prccipitated the country into this war,
no one denies. The Slave States are all
openly Or covertly arrayed against the vi
tai principle of our Republican form of
Government by which the majority shall
rule. TO pamper their bloated institution
they seek to destroy our Declaration of
Independence, our National Constitution
and every principle held dear by the Faith
ers Of THO Republic. Yet so blinded, so
infatuated is the North that even since
they have been in open rebellion to all the
constituted authorities of the land, the
principle business of Northern politicians
and of Northern officers and soldiers has
been to make profound salams at the foot
stool of Slavery. They have gone around
bowling and scraping and asking pardon
Of his honor for the painful necessity un-
der which he has placed them of dispu-
ting his title to steal Federal property and
set aside Constitutional elections, yet bow
ing and kneeling and hoping and trusting
that his honor will of his great forbear-
ance permit their mud-sill souls the exqui-
site pleasure Of continuing to guarantee
the safety of his Institution.
Well, they have been grati6ed, and the
able-bodied slaves who have been returned
to their masters, or have been deferred
from leaving them by the knowledge that
they would be sent back, have been CON-
PEELED to build these batteries behind
which the chivalry have stood securely
and slaughtered our brothers and sons.
Minnesota is called upon to let her har-
vests rot in the field to send men to Vir-
gina, to keep her agricultural laborers a.
work for Master, and to dig bitches
under her scorching sun, which her ma
tive born laborers would be glad to do, if
behind then they could find liberty. Let
our people remember that there are more
slaves in the South, twice told, and will
ing to serve in our armies than all the men
we have yet sent to battle. Let them re-
member that the North is now called upon
to pour out blood and treasure like water
to secure to herself the glorious privilege
Of returning fugitive slaves and putting
down slave instructions. That the ghast-
]y corpses which lie bleaching on Virgin
las unacceptable soil are monuments of
that craftsmanship which has returned to
and held in custody Of our enemies the
sinews of war. We first use our own
strength to enable them to meet US in
overwhelming force and spend little
more Of it to furnish them the prestige of
victory. Let US remember that if the
Federal Government had proclaimed this
a war of Freedom, the rebels could have
concentrated no army in Virginia, for
each State must have kept her troops at
home to keep down her slaves but as the
Government took care of their interests at
home, thep can come abroad for its de-
struction.. May God help us-a nation
Who sit in darkness and hate light.