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The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-07-19
Our War Correspondence.
To the Editors OF the Pioneer and Democrat.
CAMP GoRMAN, NEAR ALEXANDRIA,

To the Editors OF the Pioneer and Democrat.
CAMP GoRMAN, NEAR ALEXANDRIA,
July 10th, 1861.
Since last wrote the designation of our
camp has been changed by order Of Colonel
Franklin, the commanding officer of the
brigade, and is now called German.
Nothing of note has occurred the present
week. The law of rest before action is be-.
ing verified. The very calm portends a
storm. Although apparently nothing is
being done, yet close observation shows
developments from day to day.
The division of the army in this neigh
borhood is being constantly increased. The
Third Maine regiment has lately arrived
and has encamped below the town.
On Saturday last there was grand re-
view and parade of the troops in this VII
cinity.
In the line was company of United
States Artillery and Cavalry, the 9Th Mas
sachusetts, the Pennsylvania 4th and 9Th,
the Ellsworth Zouaves, the Michigan LIST
and Minnesota LIST.
1t was painful to witness the GOODNESS of
the inhabitants toward the national troops.
Throughout the whole route, not one flag
was waved, not cheer was given, not rose
thrown, nor handkerchief tossed. All
seemed sullen and dissatisfied, just as they
did the morning our regiment came down
from Washington.
We have had several visitors in camp
during the week, among Others Governor
Sprague. To day Miss Dix with three
other ladies, called in carriage upon Sur
geon Stewart, to make inquiries in relation
to the sick.
The last two days have been trying to the
flesh. The thermometer has run up to
about 95, ard no place has been so COM
Portable as the tent.
We had, however, last Light refreshing
thunder storm, and as write, another one
is brewing for the evening.
Our Saint Paul men are all we'll from
Colonel down, and thus far the climate app
pears to agree with them.
Saw our old friend lowering to day, re-
ceiviug some stores in his haversack at the
Quartermaster's tent. He makes a good
soldier and stands hard work like an old
Trojan. Halsted and others l frequently
meet, and they all appear contented.
The alleged +" File du Regiment "
Downie, by the hard work performed in the
Quartermaster's department, proves that
the person is certainly not man (of straw
Under orders from Alexandria, Lieut.
Col. Miller left US very quietly this morn
ing, with the companies of Captains Lester,
Colvil and Morgan to reconnoitre. Their
destination was point on the Leesburgh
road, about six miles distant.
He returned this evening without finding
any trace Of rebel troops. There is an i'm.
preston that they will soon decamp, if they
have not already, from the vicinity OF Fair
fax Court House.
SAINT PAIL,
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-07-19
A Letter from Mrs. Lincoln.


TRIBUTE TO TIE LoFALTY OF KENTUCKY.
1t has been published in the Southern pa
pers that the sympathies of the Presidents
vie are with the secessionists. The follow
ing very handsome letter received by a
Kentuckian does not indicate it:
Executive MANSION, June 20, 1861.
Col. JOHY FRY-My dear Sir: Ii gives me
very great pleasure to be the medium of trans.
defence of national sovereignty upon the soil
of Kentucky.
Though some years have passed since left
my native State, have never ceased to con-
template her progress in happiness and pros
perity with sentiments OF nd and tal pride.
In every effort Of industrial energy, in every
enterprise OF honor aud valOr, my heart has
been with her. And rejoice in the conscious
ness that at this time, when the institutions to
whose fostering care we owe all that we have
of happiness and glory are rudely assailed by
ungrateful and parricidal hands, the State of
Kentucky. ever true and loyal, furnishes to the
insulted flag of the Union guard of her best
and bravest sons. On every field the proves
of Kentuckans has been manifested. In the
holy cause of national defence they must be
lnvlncible.
Please accept, sir, these weapons as token
of the love shall never to cease to cherish for
my mother State, of the pride with which
and of the confidence which l feel in the ulti-
mate loyal of her people, who, while never
forgetting the homage which their beloved
State may Justly claim, still remember the
higher and grander allegiance duty due to our
common country.
MARY LINCOLN.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-07-19

The OHIo DEMoCRAcY.-The Democrats
of Ohio, in Convention at Columbus, on the
9Th, resolved that it is expedient to hold a
Democratic State Convention at Columbus,
on Wednesday, August 7th, 1861, to nom.
mate Democratic State ticket, to be- sup
ported at the October election, to which
they invite all who are convinced that
the present State and National administra-
tions are wholly incompetent to manage
the government 10 its present critical con-
dition, to unite with the Democracy in this
hour OF our conntry's peril, and thus redeem
the State, ard place its administration in
competent hands,"
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-07-19

MINNESOTA CoAL.-At the banking
house Of Borup & Cakes, we saw yesterday
some specimens of camel coal, found in
Northern Minnesota. This coal has been
tested at our gas works by Mr. Kennedy
and pronounced of excellent quality. 1t is
entirely free from sulphur and burns as well
as the English coal. 1t was found in veins
on the edge of streams, but yet no shafts
have been sunk in the banks to test its
thickness. Of course the exact locality is
not made known to the public.
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Official Report of Col. German TO the
Executive Of the State.

We are indebted to the Executive office
for permission to publish the subjoined in
teresting official report of Colonel GoRMAN
to the Governor, as to the present position
and status Of the First Regiment of Mime
sofa. AS to Capt. McKUNE's command re-
ferred to, Colonel q. no doubt welcomed it
into his camp last evening; and Lieut..
COATES leaves to>day at noon, and will, we
think, be on hand when Gen. SCoTTs "old
snaik" begins to convoute. Our readers
will feel with US not little proud that our
" First" is thought worthy OF the post of
honor 10 the advance:
CAMP GoRMAN, NEAR ALEXANDRIA,,
July 6, 1861.
Hon. Aler. Ramsey, Governor State Minnesota:
have the honor to report that my regiment
is posted on the road from Alexandria to Fair
fax Court House, reaching over to the Lees
burg road, up to the front and farthest adj
vance yet made into the enemy's country in
this direction, looking to a movement towards
Manassas, which will probably be made in five
taken by corps of Regulars and the LIST Mime
sofa Regiment. 1t affords me the highest salts
faction to say to your Excellency that my
command is in unusually fine health for troops
in this climate. The superiority of discipline
and drill of the regiment is a source of pro-
fonnd pride and satisfaction to my officers and
men, and so striking is our superiority in mus
Gle, the General, after careful inspection, or.
dered the regiment across the river-it being
the first three-year regiment on this side.
4 forward movement being anticipated, it i
desirable the State author. ties hasten the de-
parture of Captain McKune's command, also
Lieut.. Coates. We are attached to the Brigade
of Col. Franklin, U, S. A., who is an expert
enced and gentlemanly officer and served with
me in Mexico.
Any communication you may be pleased to
address me, forward to care of "Hon. NJ. s.
Wilkinson, Washington, d. c."
With great respect, remain yours,
w. A. GORMAN,
Col. LIST Minnesota Regiment.
In addition to the above official report
from Col German, we learn that the same
mail yesterday afternoon's) brought Gov.
r. letters as late as the 9th from 1t. Col.
Miller and Capt. Wilkiu, in which they all
so speak Of the good health of the regis
ment.
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Importation.
"a cents on sugar.. 800, COO tons SIG, 800, Oco
6 cts per gal on mo.
laSSeS. ZS,OUO,CO gal. l,OoV,V
Is cts per Id on blk
tea............. 1880, 900 lbs. 100000
20 cts per Id on
green tea 1t, 800, GOO lbs. 3,260,OOO
cts per Id on COT
fee. ..lsO OOO, 900 lbs. 5000, 900
Total on sugar, tea, and Coffee. s32 SlO,C
Allowing for the large stock on hand and
the diminution in consumption and the rev.
enue from the above sources cannot be less
than $2O,0OO,OO0.
Besides the above the Secretary proposes
direct tax on real and personal property.
The value of such property in the United
States is $l6,1O2,O34,ll6. Omitting the
Seeding States the amount will be $l0;-
9OO,758,OO7.
A tax of l21a cents per dollar on the
whole real and personal estate of the coun.
try would be $2O,l2S,OOO. Or twenty cts.
per dollar on the gross values, excluding the
Seeding States, would be $2l, 100000.
Or thirty cents on the dollar on the real
property above $22,891.OOO.
One of the three basis will be probably
adopted, whereby revenue exceeding 2O,>
100000 may be realized.
There is no reason, however, why the
South should be exempt. The South must
contribute first or last, their due proportion
of the direct tax.
The public debt on the lst of July 1861,
was $9O,867. 1928, or less than three dollars
per capita of the whole population OF the
United States.
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The aggregate being two hundred and thir-
ty-three (233) Representatives.
In testimony whereof l have hereunto SUBJ
scribed my name and caused the seal of the
Department of the Interior to be affixed this
fifth day of July, in the year of our Lord one
thousand eighi hundred and sixty one, and of
the independence of the United States of
America the eighty sixth.
CALEB B. SMITH.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-07-19

The President, in reply to the resolu-
tions of the House calling for the cores
pondence touching the annexation of San
Domingo to Spain, says that it is not DEEM
ed advisable to give it at this time.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-07-19
NEW YoRK, July Is,

A steamer arrived this morning from
Pickens, 5th, via Key West, 9th. She
brought Captain Barris' company of light
artillery. ~Health good of troops 10 Santa
Rosa. The Niagara ans Crusader were
also at Key West, to sail Immediately in
pursuit of he privateer Sumter.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-07-19
LegaliZiMS the Acts of the Preside nt.

The following joint resolution was intro
duced into the Senate on the first or second
day of the session, and has PROBABLY already
passed both branches of Congress, with little
or no opposition
JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE GER
TAIN ACTS OF THE PRES DENT OF THE
UNITED STATES FOR SURPRISING IN
oURRECTlON.
Whereas, Since the adjournment of Con-
gress on the 4th day OF March last, FORMS
dable lnsurrectiOn in certain States of the
Union has arrayed itself in armed hostility
to the government of the United States con-
stitutonal!y administered.
And Whereos, The President of the Uni.
ted States did, under the extraordinary ext.
gencles thus presented, exercise certain pow
ers and adopt certain measures for the
preservation OF this government, that is to
say
First, He did, on the 18th OF April last,
Issue bis proclamation, calling upon the sew
eral States for 10000 men, to suppress
such insurreclonary combinations aud to
Cause the laws to be faithfully executed.
Second, He did, on the 18th day of April
last, issue proclamation setting on foot a
blockade of the ports within the States of
South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Florida,
Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas.
third, He did, on the 9th day of April
last, issue a proclamation establishing tie
blockade OF the ports within the States OF
Virginia and North Carolina.
Fourth, He did, by an order of the 9th
dow Of mil laof uI1roocoI 70 tho (NOm-
handing General of the United States, au-
thorize that officer to suspend the writ of
habeas corpus at any point on or 10 the
vicinity of any military line, between the
city of Philadelphia and the city of Wash
ington.
Fifth, He did, on the Sd day of May last,
issue proclamation calling into the service
of the United States AZ ,O34 volunteers, in
creasiDg the regular army by the addition
of 22,7l4 men, and the navy by the addition
of $4,000 seamen, and,
S,rth, He did, on the 10th day of May
last, issue a proclamation authorizing the
Commander of the Forces of the United
States on the coast of Florida to suspend
the writ of habeas corpus, if necessary
all of which prOclamations and orders
have been submitted to this Congress. Now,
therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate and House of
Representatives. of the United States in Con-
gress assembled, That all of the extraordna-
ry acts, proclamations and orders hereinbe-
fore mentioned be, and the same are, hereby
approved and declared to be in all respects
legal and valid, and with the same effect as
if they had been issued and done under the
previous express authority and direction of
the Congress of the United States.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-07-19
Congressional Representation.

The following communication Of the Sec
rotary of the Interior announces the appor-
tionment of Representatives among the sew
eral States under the Eighth Census
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
WASHINGTON, July s. 1861.
TO the Speaker Of the House Of Representatives
l. Caleb b. Smith, Secretary of the Interior,
do hereby certify that, in discharge of the duty
devolved on me by the provisions of an act of
Congress, approved May 23d, 1850, entitled,
IAN act providing for the taking of the seventh
and subsequent censuses of the United States,
and to fix the number of the members of the
House of Representatives, and to provide for
the future apportionment among the several
States" have apportioned the Representa-
tives for the Thirty-eighth Congress among the
several States as provided for by said act in
the manner directed by the twenty-iifth sec.
ton thereof. And do hereby further certify
that the following is a correct statement of the
number of Representatives apportioned to
each State under the last, or eighth, enumera-
ton of the population of the United States.
taken in accordance with the act approved
23d May, 1850, above referred to:
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-07-19

WARL1KE WIr.-Breeches OF Contract
Those furnished by army contractors to
most OF the new regiments.
"T'he Army and Knavy forever !'--Our
troops and their contractors.
The Dearest Arm of the Service-The
Brigadier.
Military Spiritualism-We don't know
whether the rebels at Sewal's Point are
believers in spiritualism, but we fancy they
will ere long-some OF them-be put in d.
rect communication with the other world
by means OF Rip Raps.
Pagan England-England calls itself an
enlightened Christian nation, but its policy
in the present American crisis proves its
religion to be merely new form of idol
airy. 1t worships the Cotton Baat =
Vanay Fair.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-07-19

The Secretary of the Treasury proposes
the following increased duties on sugar,
mOlasses, tea and coffee
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The Herald say> it is rumored that Jos.
Hall, OF Kentucky, will be appointed Judge
of the Supreme Court in place of Mclean
deceased.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-07-19
The Beginning of the End.

The Charleston Is. c. Courier, in re-
cent issue, opens an editorial in the follow
ing lugubrious strain:
We should prepare for defeat. In the conf
dence of our might and courage, this admoni-
ton may appear unnecessary, and, in calling
to mind the disgraceful behavior of our ene-
mics in recent battles, it may strike US as ridi-
culous. But it is a needful and wholesome
caution, and we urge it with sincerity and
earnestness. Our enemies are mastering in
large numbers; they are armed with the best
weapons; they have been under the nstruc-
ton of competent officers, and each body is
strengthened by the presence of old United
States regulars. Some of their Generals have
abilities and resources And, in addition to
all these considerations, battles are not always
decided by strategy, or even courage. A sim
gle mischance may turn the tide of success.
circumstance in itself Insignificant. may
snatch victory from an army at the moment it
is about to snatch the gltterng prize.
Why should not the rebels prepare for
defeat? Does any man doubt for an in
slant what the end will be? A govern.
ment, so strong ard free as that Of the
United States, cannot be overthrow like
childs card-bouse. Rebellion cannot glide
along upon calm seas to any destination it
pleases.
No.PARTY CONVENTION IN VERMONT
The Republicans of Vermont recently
called convention, irrespective of party,
to nominate State officers. Some Demo-
Gratis attended. The result is told by one
Democratic paper in the following fable:
"a lion. dog, and an ass went hunting to-
gether. Their booty was huge. A division
was to be made, Quoth the lion, will be fair
the booty shall be divided into three equal
parts. The first part belongs to me; the second
part claim by virtue of my great strength;
and woe to the animal that dare trouble the
third"
The Republicans of Vermont took the
first office as matter of right; the second
because they were the strongest, and the
third because they would not trust Demo-
Gratis with it.
The Herald say it is rumored that Jos.
Hall, OF Kentucky, will be appointed Judge
of the Supreme Court in place of Mclean
docnaoed -
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-07-19

Birds Point has been reinforced by
several Illinois regiments.
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q cents on sugar..
6 cts per gal on mo-
laSSes. ..........
Is cts per Id on blk
tea.
20 cts per Id on
green tea ......
5 cts per Id on cOf-
fee
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-03-01

-
q III HEApAcnK Is the fayorite sign by which nature
makes known any deviation whatever from the natural
state OF the brain and, viewed in this light, II may be
looked on as safeguard intended to give notice Of dis
ease which might otherwise escape attention, tl too
late to be remedied and Its indications should never
be neglected. Headaches may be classified under two
names, viz: Symptomatc and 1dlopathic symptomatic
Headache Is exceedingly common, and is the precursor
OF great variety Of diseases, among which are Apo.
plexy, Gout Rheumatism, and all febre diseases In
Its nervous form II is synpahetio Of disease Of the
stomach, constituting sick headache Of hepac disease
constituting 6iioes headaches OF worms constipation
and other disorders Of the bowels we'll as renal and
uterine Affections Diseases Of the heart are very fre
quently attended with headaches; anaema plethora
are also affections which frequently occasion headache
Idopathic headache is also very common, being usually
distinguished by the Of nervous headache some.
times coming suddenly in state ofapparenty sound
health, and prostrng at the mental and physical
energies and in other instances II slowly, her
aided by depression Of spirits acerblty Of temper. In
most instances the pain In the front Of the head
or both eyes, and sometimes provoking vomiting
under IN ID class may also be named Neuralgia.
For the treatment Of either class Of headache the Oe
phalic Pills have been found and safe remedy,
lieyng the most acute pains In few minutes. and, by
Its subtle power eradcang the diseases Of which head
ache 10 the unerring index.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-03-01
aEheriT,s Sale.

3 wlndiss AsshsscA .., s .st. ,, s \. 81
~ tS;s TvImTUT! % 4 III AN SRDEa Or SALE
ID y me directed tom the Superior Court Of frank; e
the 0ouri House, n the city of columbus on td
Saturday the Och day Of March, A. D. 1861
bstveen the hours of 10 o'clock and pclockp. m.
the following described real estate, situate In the county
of Rnnklp, Truro tovpahp, and State Of 0hio p Wit;
BegInnng al point In the centre Of the Columbus and
Granville plank road where II crosses the west line Of
half section No: thence with sad half section gsuth y
deg. and SO min. east I9l 73lOO TO post thence
north deg. east Al 5l0O poes 70 post In the south
line OF land formerly owned by George Wilson, thence
with said line north 90 deg. 50 min. west lle 3e.loo
polesto post south west corner 2 nid Wsons land
ss min, east 20 POLE. scS stone IN The centre & 2,
the cente Of psid ropd south 20 deg, we,t W -lOe
poles to hs place o beginning, containing u acres and
o. poles, be the same more or less. so t.e.Hl,q
Appraised at s's 90 Per P eSrs; &C. s;rvpM.N sh.,,o.
,.hs,,ass.v o. W. svfsn4S; - Td. nAyIs sai psp.y.
sila Printer'sfees, $500, = gaie1 80 aa1 II
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-03-01
Combination or Costiyeness.

No one Of the "many ills that flesh is hair to- 10 %
prevalent little understood and much neglected
Oostveness often originating in carelessness, seden
tary habits. Its regarded as slight disorder, OF to
little consequence to excite anxiety while In reality II
Is the precursor and companion Of many Of the most "a
tai and dangerous diseases and unless early eracated
will bring the sufferer to untimely grave. Among
the lighter evils OF which Cosveness s the usual atten
dant are Headache, Collie, rheumatism, Foul Breath,
Piles, and others Of like nature, while long train Of
fghtful diseases, such Malignant Feves, Abcesses,
Dysentery, Diarrhea, Dyspepsia, Apopexy, Epilepsy,
Paralysis, Hysteria Hypochondriasia, Melancholy, and
Insanity FIRST indicate their presence In the system by
thisslarming symptom. Not unrequently the diseases
named originate in Constipation, but take on an nde'
pendent existence unless the s eradicated In
early stage. From all these considerations, 1t folowB
that the disorder should receive immediate attention
whenevert occurs and person should neglect 70 get
box Of Cephalc Pills the first appearance Of the com
plaint their timely will expel the insidous ap-
proaches Of disease and destroy this dangerous foe to
human life.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-03-01

IrT@ Did you ever have the Sick Headaehe1 Do you
remember the throbblng temples the eyered brow, the
loahing and disgust at the sight Of focdf How totally
unit you were for pleasure conversaiion, study1
One Of the oephac Pills would have relieved you from
all the suffering which you then experienced. For this
and other purposes you should Always have box Of
them on hand to use occasion requires
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-03-01

GREAT Discovery. Among the most important Of ALI
the great medical discoveries Of this age may be consd
cred the sysem OF vaccination for protection from Small
Pox the Cephac Pill for relief Of Headache, and the
OF Quinine for the prevention OF Feyefs either Of
which specific, whose benefits will be experienc
forgotten. s - ,rs
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-03-01

TWENTY MILLIoNsoF DOLLARS SAvKD.-Mr. Spalding
has sold two millions Of bottles Of his ceebJaea Pepar
ed Glue, and tits estimated that each bottle saves at
least ten dollars worth Of broken furniure thus making
an aggregate OF twenty millions of dollars reelaimng
from total loss by this valuable invention. Having made
his Glue household word, he proposes TO do the
world sill greater service by curing all the aching heads
with his Cephalic Pills, and n they good his
Glue, Heacaches will soon vanish away like snow III July