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St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1861-03-14
Presidents Inaugural.

Last week we published the President
Inaugural entire on the 9TH, had it dis.
tributed all over town during the afternoon
of the day after it was printed in St. Paul
SO that our readers had it before the arri.
val Of the St. Paul dailies. All through
the past winter our town and up country
readers have depended upon us for their
latest news. and we have kept them posted
ten days in advance of their Eastern pa.
pers. For this we are much indebted to
the St. Anthony Daily Nesos, which is
printed at the highest point reached by
Telegraph; and comes to us at least TWEEN
ty four hours in advance of the St. Paul
dailies. Winslow talks of extending his
line to st. Cloud this year, whenrwo shall
give our citizens daily; but we can; con.
fdently ask our citizens and others North
West of us to add their names to our subs.
cription list, as the best way to get the
latest news. Last week our issue contain.
ed seventeen columns of reading matter
and we hope to keep it up to something
about this until we shall be able to enlarge
What say you good folks to representing
St. Cloud abroad by larger paper; and
getting the latest news? IF you like it,
SUBSCRIBE FOR THE DEMOCRAT.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1861-03-14
Inauguration first; adjustment afterward
II SALMON p. CHASE.

I owe it to myself, owe it to truth, owe it
to the subject, to state that no earthly power
could induce me to vote for a specific measure
for the introduction Slavery where it had not
before existed, either south or north of that
line. Sir, while you rcproach, and justly, too,
our British ancestors for tho introduction OF
this institution upon the continent of America,
an, for one, unwilling that the posterity Of
the present inhabitants of California and New
Mexico shall reproach us for doing just what
We reproach Great Britain for doing to us. II
the citizens of those Territories choose to es-
tablish Slavery, an for admitting them with
such provisions in their Constitutions; but
then, it will be their own work, and not ours,
and their posterity will have to reproach
them, and not us, for forming Constitutions
allowing the institution Of Slavery to exist
among them-THENRY CLAY.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1861-03-14
Our Railroad.

Ao''' ~ NASSoAJ A"s A0S"AuoN AAOAA
st. Paul in fine health and spirits, and in
forms US that our Legislature has passed q
law confirming the bargain between Mr.
Barnes. of Philadelphia, and Edmund
Rice for the building of our Minnesota &
Pacific Railroad. BY this arrangement,
the road is to be completed from st. Paul
to St. Cloud in fifteen months from the
passage of this act. Some Of our folks
are playing doubtful Thomas over this
matter; but when We shall know certainly
that Mr.. Barnes has accepted the provis-
ions of the bill as we think he will, we
shall feel a. we'll assured of the building
of the road as we could Of any event in
tho future, in which there must be human
agency. Mr.. Barnes is prominently con-
nected with the Pennsylvania Central R.
r. Co., Edgar Thompson, its President.
endorses him and anything to which that
company pledges themselves is sure to
come to pass. We do not believe there
arc as we'll managed roads in the United
States as their lines and our railroad in
tercsts could not have gone into better or
safer hands.
The Bill passed for the Superior road
We have not had time to examine. Some
denounce Mr.. Gregory for working for a
bill which does not specify that the Su-
pcrior road shall strike the Mississippi at
this point; and argue that St. Paul in
terests will carry it there, which would be
n manifest absurdity. To US it would ap-
pear clear that an intelligent company, if
left to their own choice must Cross the
Mississippi here. The ten thousand peo-
pie to be fed at the head Of Lake Superior
the incxhaust.ble supply Of produce
which can be raised, and must find a mar
ket here, would appear to settle this qucs-
ton. But the Hudson Bay trade now
crosses the Mississippi here, it can easier be
brought to Superior City than to St. Paul,
and it would be absurd to take it from
thence, down the river to St. Paul and up
again to St. Cloud, on two roads running
through a poor country, which would fur.
nish little local business, and would run
almost parallel for fifty miles. AS the Su.
perior road is to begin at Superior and run
toward the Mississippi, any company would
desire to tap this great international
route, and rich agricultural country al
the nearest point. That point is Saint
Clora- so Jar as we can judge Of the
case now, this appears to be question
which must be settled in favor Of Sain
Cloud; and we can think of no induce
ments which St. Paul can offer to take i
to that point. St. Paul is the lead O
navigation on the lower Mississippi, ant
ought to consider herself sufficiently dis
tingu'shed by being only ninety mile
from St. Cloud, without setting up to ri
val this, the Metropolis of the Northwest
They have no potatoes to sell dow,
there except what We send them and
few from the Minnesota valley. So the,
should not be too aspiring.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1861-03-14
WANrE1'-In payment of subscriptions,
~ooel, -four, meal, meat, butter, or anything
else good to cat, especially wood!
Notices for the Day.

Twill suffer death before will consent or
advise my friends to consent to any conoes
sion or compromise which looks like buying
the privilege Of taking possession of the Gov
ernment to which wo have O Constitutional
right; because, whatever might think of the
merit Of the various propositions before Con-
gross, should regard any concession in the
face Of menace as the destruction of the Gov
srnment Itself, and consent on oil hands that
our system shall 10 brought down to q level
with the existing diserganized state of afairs
in Mexico. But this thing will hereafter be,
~ it is now, in tho hands Of the people; and
if they desire to call Convention to remove
any grievances complained Of or to give new
guarantees for the permanence of vested rights,
i. is not mino to oppose ABRAHAM LINCOLN
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1861-03-14

advise such a. measure; to what has our
boosted liberties GOMEZ Is it not time
that the ak. was laid to the root of the
tree; and the thing Of evil exterminated
root and branch? 4; s+
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1861-03-14
Those present at the Chapel on Sabbath

Those present at the Chapel on Sabbath
forenoon, Feb. Path, may remember that
before beginning his sermon he stated that
he had intended preaching on special
topic on that day, but would postpone it
until there was a. larger. Audience. They
may also remember that after the sermon
he came down from the stand and stood
talking with us: He Immediately referred
to thissermon which he intended to preach.
AS we had, in our previous issue, given
our opinion on dancing, we thought it was
on this subject, and enquired, "Is it to be
on dancing?"
He laughed, and said "No, not exactly,
but on ''christian amusements."
These were his exact words. We then
said to him that we should announce it..
so as to bring out full audience. We
thought him pleased with the idea. He
certainly did not object; but very kindly
put himself to much inconvenience to
bring us home in his cutter. The next
Tuesday evening he spent at our house ;
and We told him in the presence of Gen.
Mitchell that we had written an announce
ment Of his sermon, and that it was. set
up. He seemed pleased; but said we
must take the responsibility, giving as a
reason, that it would look egotistical for
him to announce the subject of his ser.
mons. On Thursday morning, before the
forms were made up, he came into the Of:
fee and asked our Local to see the proof
Of the article. It was shown to him, and
he made no objections.
The sermon on. s'Reyivals of Rcligion''
he distinctly announced at the beginning
of his sermon on "Cbristian Liberty" SGT.
ting the time for Sabbath forenoon.
AT the close, we went up to the stand
and told him MIR. Philips had already an.
nounced sermon for that hour, on that
subject; and saying that many would like
to hear both. So he changed the time tt
the evening, and We announced both ser
mons as We should repeat any other piece
of public news. We were, perhaps, moi
justified in saying that Mr.. Philips was
to be Sin reply to our article on the sub
ject." We did not intend to convey the
idea that he would speak of the article
but that he would preach so as to reply
to its arguments, if it had any, aud coun'
teract its effects. We had reason to ex.
poet this, as that article had appeared only
two days previous, was subject Of general
conversation and his sermen was announc
ed under the very same caption. Gu,
motive throughout, was to draw out full
houses, as our church services are very
slimly attended; and we thought sermon
or two would do the people good. We can.
not cease to regret that Mr.. Nelson, of
whom we have entertained so high an
opinion, should have done anything SC
infnitesimal as to make these friendly an
nouncements subject of pulpit comment
and Misrepresentation; but, in future, he
shall have no reason to complain of our
notice.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1861-03-14

ANNOUNCEMENTS Nelson has on
two successive Sabbaths specially disclaim-
ed our announcements that he was to preach
on special subjects and tries
to convey tho idea that we did 50 without
his knowledge or consent; and for the
purpose of drawing him into q controversy.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1861-03-14

WooD.-We want wood, and as there
arc number Of our subscribers who were
. pay in wood, aud the season for getting
i'll crops il over, We hope they will make it
convenient to bring along our wood just as
soon as possible.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1861-03-14
Facts for Farmers.

Setting fence posts in an inverted posi-
ton has been frequently recommended.
The following is from the Geaesee:
Farmer: 49,.
About thirty years ago, I, to test the
thing, split two bar posts, side by side, out
Of chestnut log. They were eight feet
long, eight inches wide, and three thick.
One I set butt down, the other top down.
At the end Of ten years, the one set in butt
down was rotted of, and I reset it in the
same hole. At the end of six years, it was
rotted off. again, and l put in new one.
The other lasted four years longer, when
it got split in two, and I took it out, and
it was about two-thirds rotted off. Sixteen
years ago, I set six pair of bar posts all
split out of the butt, cut off the same white
oak log. One pair I set butts down, an
other pair one butt down the other top
down, and others top down. Four years
ago, those set butt down were rotted off,
and had to be replaced by new ones
This summer had occasion to reset these
that were set top down, found them all
sound enough to reset. My, experiments
have convinced me that the best way is
to set them tops down. -: ..4... =
WIN. HOWE.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1861-03-14

! Pedantry Grams our heads With learned
lumber, and takes out our brains to make
room for it. J., ,. ...;pt -, E''t>" -
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1861-03-14

TARR1Na SEED CoRN.-This prepara-
ton has often been recommended, but the
question is often asked US, in the sanctum,
hoso is it done? We will tell how is is
done.>> First soak the corn in warm water
until it is plump. This will hasten its
termination, for if the tar is applied to the
dry kernel it will require nearly week
longer than is ordinary for it to make its
appearance indeed, it will not germinate
if the solution of tar should be too strong.
The tar is prepared by putting two or thrse
large spoonsfull with gallon of. hot--pot
quite boiling water. Stir we'll together
and pour on a peck OK half bushel Of seed.
STIR together we'll and roll in plaster iinme-
diately, to dry it. We may not haSv,e, CIV
en- here the exact proportions necessary
for We never measured; them--bnt zones
Judgment is sufficient guide. This solu-
ton should contain sufficient tar to make
it adhere to the corn, ~. 4 II. " u"
We have found that it proves a morscl
neither birds or worms are particularly
fond Of and they are pretty apt to let it
a1ono.& : 5l& II E%szts# 5Swt J.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1861-07-06
Correspondence.
ICorres ponaencs Of TIC Cecil Wing,
HEADQUARTERS OF Co, c. 2 Reg. Del. V,

HEADQUARTERS OF Co. G. 2 Reg Del Vol
CAMP BRANDYwINE, July 4th. 1861.
DEAR WING :-Thsre are sui but three
companies IN camp one or two others have
been mustered into service. but have not y.t
encamprd. There are Il great many VISITORS
at our camp, all Of whom appear well pleased
with the camp aud the good order in it.
None of the members Of Z. Company shoulJ
complain Ct not having full enough liberties
granted them, for almost every day there are
as many as twenty or more on leave to wish
Wilmington which is about two miles from
camp.
Our lneals are prepared BY cooks, chosen
by turns from the company. and all the com.
pany mess together. We fiud the Govern
ment ia'ionS more than We can eat, and self
enough of the overplus TO Keep us in v,geia.
blcs. Mr.. JAS. Mcdonald son of Samuel
Mcdonald, near Lords Factory, is the acting
coinmi>sary.
o. Wednesday afternoon the Onion ladies'
OF Wilmington sent out to the different COM
panics real Union supper. Indeed the varie-
ty was so great that cannot now .hink Of
anything really good to eat that was not senr
us You may suppose the men all e1,S.yed
their Shippers 10 heT umosf capacity.
Thursday night was very cold for the sea-
son OF the year, and more so than ever re-
member having experienced, Ono of our ucn
BENZ. F, Farnan,) frem North East, is en- the
sick list. and has been for several DAYS: but
now he is better. The rest are all we'll
enough to discharge duty. We were all
extremely well pleased to receive large box
Of provisions from the Union ladies of Elk,on
and vicinity. The box is large one, and
well filled with good provisions Tell the
Union ladies Of Cecil, that we will always
remember them for their kindness iowa rd
US and tell them weare glad Indeed to know
that We leave such kind friends at home
me Fourth is quiet day in camp and
believe the city Is also very quiet. Hoping
our friends at home are all we'll and enjoying
pleasant and happy Fourth Of Ju.y am
very truly yours, Big Elk.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1861-07-06
The Brilliant Victory of the Indiana

The Brilliant Victory of the Indiana
Troops.
HAGERsTowN. July 1.-The following des.
patch is ofIicnl
Headquarters DEPT OF PENN'A,
HAGERsTOwN, June 80. 1861.
The Commanding General has the sa.isfac.
ton to announce to the troops a second vic
tory over the insurgents by a small party of
Indiana volunteers. under Col Wallace, on
the Goth inst. Thirteen mounted men
attacked forty-one insurgents, killing eight
and chasing the rest two miles.
On their return, with II captured horses,
they were attacked by IS of the enemy. and
fell back to u strong position, which they
held till dark. when they returned to the
camp, with the loss Of one man killed and
one wounded. In The skmmish a captain,
two leuenants, and large number were
wounded.
The Commanding General desires to bring
to the attention Of The officers and men of his
command the courage and conduct with
which this gallant little band of compare
lively raw troops met the emergency, BY
turning on an enemy SO largely superior IN
numbers, chastsing him severely, aud gath.
eling in retreat the fruits Of victory.
BY orGcr Of Maj Gen. PATTERSON
j. f. PORTER, Asst. Adjt. General.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1861-07-06

MILITARY ARREST ON THE EASTERN
SHORE. On Tuesday evening three COM
pnncs of the Massachusetts eighth regiment
embarked on the steamer Hugh J,nF ms, as
was supposed. for Fortress Monroe. but
really for Wye river, on the Eastern Shore -
The boat proceeded about a mile up that
river, aud landed the troops near the farm Of
Capt. Oele Tighman, in Queen Anne's
county. The line of marcn was taken up
for the house of Capt. T.. who was found at
home and at once arrested. His premises
was then searched, and two guns found
which were taken possession Of Captain
Tilghnan was then asked where were the
guns of the military company of which he
is the captain, but he peremptorily declined
TO give the information. There having been
no probability that they could be found, he
was placed on board the Hugh jenkins, and
landed at Fort McIienry, where he is now
imprisoned.
Capt. T., was arrested on the charge Of
treason, but what were the specific acts did
not transpire. Another party from the
same ncishborhood was brought TO the city
as u witness against him.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1861-07-06

JUDGE CARMICrIaEL.-Th Judge has lost
his dignity and temper in the sweeping in.
situations he makes against those who desired
an adjournment cfonr present legislature
lie describes the United States soldiers who
were recently in Queen AIMS and Talbot
as " outlaws, and further says that those
asking an adjournment Of the Legislature
" are The conjcdera'rs Of The Governor anil these
om'lGms. thus charging a large majority of
the people of Maryland as outlaws" for two
Thirds of our people are certainly in favor of
the final closing of,he Legislature.
S'x months ago the Jugde would not have
made this unworthy attack upon his fellow
citizens but dlsnnionSm scizcs him. and like
other SccesSionists. his nature seems to have
undergone the usual change from tlrcorum
and propriety to rudeneSs and violence The
late overwhelming Union majority in our
State. also, we presume has had It's effc
and reason and judgment have given away,
and passion and prejudice rule the hour,
and We make due allowance for the Judge.
and hold him responsible for the grossnrss of
his memorial
In all seriousness we say to Judge Car
michael, that if he intends cn,harkin any
further on the political sea. we hope he " i'll
divcst himself of his judicial robes, and lie.
some one else preside over our district.
Kent Meas.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1861-07-06
Unsuccessful attempt to Capture the
FreebOrn-Interesti Account.

Washington. Jmly 2'-Last Friday the
steamer ST. Nicolas which has been running
regularly between here ard Baltimore, carry
Ing freight, was engaged by a.ont thirty
passengers 10 take them TO Point Lookout. -
They had large heavy trunks, were well dres.
Std, and accompanying them were several
ladies closely yelled and clothed in mourning
Nothing occurred until they reached Point
Lookout, when, instead of landing. they con
cluded TO proceed to Washington. which they
did, after some fifteen moic had come on
board.
When about fifteen mills up, they cnticcd
the Captain and some of the crew into the
cabin, and then locked them in. The MN
or deck opened the trunks, whick were tilled
with rifles, pistols, and swords. The women
threw of their mourning, and proved to he
Maryland Zouavcs in full uniform, who took
command Of the steamer, and iuu her up
Coney River, where conn any of Tennessee
Rangers. commanded by NJ. w. Cnskcy, late
Postmaster of the House of Representatives,
and now EDITOR Of the Memphis Avalanche.
were stationed. They all embarked, and
headed up The stream, when young mar on
board wanted to 60 up to Washington, and
begged them to let him leave
After keeping him one night they conclu.
dcd to put him on the Maryland shore, and
sent small boat over with him. He landed
there and slgna.,d the boat coming from
Fortress Monroe, and reached here yesterday
The st. Nicholas departed, and the Freeborn
Game along and captured the small boat and
two men. Their plan was to run alongside
of the Freedom when she was siguall,d, be
searched as usual, and then, with q rush,
overpower and capture her.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1861-07-06

MELANCHOLY DEATH.-Wel learn with
deep regret that Mr.. Bernard Krauss, of Mill
Creek Hundred, Del, formerly proprietor of
the Farmers and Mechanics Hotel of Elkton,
met with an accident on Wednesday of last
week, Which caused his death on the same
evening. lie had been to market in Whining.
ton, and whilst on his way home, he stopped
at the Jackson Inn, on the Lancaster Pike, to
water his horse, and in the attempt to enter
his wagon, fell and injured his person inter.
nally, to the extent that caused his DEATH
lie was conveyed to the hotel, where med ical
aid was called to his assistance, which proved
unavailable. The deceased was in the list
year of his age, and was highly esteemed by
all who enjoyed his acquaintance. His
remains were inferred in the grounds of the
Wilmington Cemetery, on Sunday afternoon,
at 2 O'Clock.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1861-07-06
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

THE 4TH.-The anniversary of the
Declaration of Independence was celebrated
in Elkton by the citizens generally leaving
town. The Howard Guards, Capt. Ash.
managed to wake up the whole town about 2
O'Clock in the morning, by parading through
the streets and firing some swivels they had
placed npon wheels for the occasion.
The Elkton Cadets-this is military COM
pany of Juveniles, uniformed in Zouave style
and equipped with tin muskets, an excellent
imitation of the genuine ariclc-spent the
day in Odessa, Dell, where several juvenile
companies met. The Cadets were much
pleased with their visit.
The Cecil Guards, by invitation of the
Union Rifles, Port Deposit, commemoratctl
the birth day Of our nationality in and near
that granite bound town. The steamer Port
Deposit was chartered for the occasion, and
leaving Elk Landing at G.. O'Clock in the
morning, with her living freight, headed for
the Chesapeake. Through the kindness of
the Guards we enjoyed this pleasant excur-
sion. The morning being cool and fine the
trip was one of the most agreeable The
scenery on Elk river is very pretty and farm
houses on its banks, EMPOWERED in shade
trees, the golden wheat fields, dotted with
shocks, or waving with grain ready for the
sickle, the green pastures ski rted with belts of
woodland in the dark foliage of mid -summcr
and music by the Elkton Cornet Band which
accompanied the party, all combining lent
rare attractions a fin. The Part No.
post reached her wharf between 10 and II
o'clock A. NJ, where the Union lilies, Capt.
Taylor, were in readiness to receive Them
After marching through the town, and going
through the ceremonies usual on such occa-
| sions, the Guards We're escorted by the r ihes
to the Happy Valley picnic ground, situated
in one of Col. llcckart's romantic glcns, a
short distance from the river. There was
some target practice near this place, bnt the
competitors made very poor shooting, the
glare Of the sun and intense heat of the day
operatinga gainst the marks,nrn. The Dcclara-
ton OF Independence was read by Capt. Tay-
Tor from the stand, after which dinner was
discnssed-a bountiul repast of both snb-
stantials and daintics, prepared by the Port
ladies'. The pleasures Of the day were con-
cludcd by music and dancing, which we pre-
snmc extended to near the :. wee sma' hours. -
The boat leaving at 9 O'Clock, we were conf
PEELED to tear ourselves away from our friends,
Just when the dancers were rising to the hight
of enthusiasm, and the picnic part of the
affair began to grow interesting. The party
landed in Elktou about o'clock, fully AS
weary as though it had been on an expedition
against some formidable enemy.
And thus the citizens of Elkton celebrated
the 4th ofJuly, 1861.
THE AssEssABLE PROPERTY IN THE
CoUNTY.-Mr. Crawford, Clerk of the County
Commissioners, has completed the summing
OF the County Assessment for 1861. We take