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The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-06-07

The death of DOUGLAS at this time, in
the very prime of his intellectual powers,
and with sphere Of usefulness opening be-
fore him without parallel in our history,
is a national calamity, and will be go appre-
ciated by all classes of citizens. We notice
one remarkable feature connected with the
reception OF the fatal intelligence in this
city 4: everybody was sceptical as to his
death they did not and would not believe
it. For years past, he has occupied so
large share of public attention /; his men.
tai activity has made itself felt in every
part of the land and so much was expect.
ed Of him, in the gloomy future of our ma
tional existence, that few could realize on
the instant, that the great statesman sleeps
the sleep that knows no waking"
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-06-07
The Old and New school Presbyte.
rian Churches and the War.

The General Assembly of the New School
Presbyterian Church, which has been in
session at Syracuse, New York, adjourned
sine die, on the 18th. The Moderator, in
dissolving the Assembly, pronounced it
memorable for its harmony and singleness
of purpose. The Assembly. before adjourn
ing, adopted series of resolutions, bold,
decisive and unmistakable, in their express
sions of loyalty to the general government.
AS to the rebels, the Assembly "express its
"amazement at their wickedness, and at the
"bold advocacy and defense thereof" The
war was solemnly endorsed, and before
"God, the Supreme Lord and King of all
"the world" they proclaimed that, Gin the
Judgment of the Assembly, there is no
"blood or treasure too precious to be devo-
"ted to the defence and perpetuity of the
government in all its constitutional author
city,"
The Old School Presbyterian General
Assembly, at Philadelphia, on the 29th,
adopted Rev. DR.. Springs resolution, ex-
pressing the fullest loyalty to the United
States, and the duty of the Assembly to
strengthen, sustain and encourage the Fed
eral Gov eminent. The vote on the adop-
tion OF the resolution was l54 ayes to &c
nays. Rev. DIR. Hodges, OF Nashville, and
others, obtained leave to enter protests.
Before the vote was taken, the following
message was received from Secretary
| Chase, in answer to letter requesting ad..
vice: Isl rgs "a o-ad he
Cannot properly advise, but perceive no va
lid objection to unequivocal expressions in fa-
vor of the Constitution, Union and freedom.
--....,.-S. P. CHASE.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-06-07
Sam Houston Yields to the Current.


Governor SAM HoUsToN, of Texas, who
so long pursued a conservative course, op.
posing the mad and violent Secessionists of
bis State and of the South, has, we are
sorry to say, yielded to the current, and
declares strongly against the Government.
In late speech made by him at Indepen'
dence, Texas, which we find published in the
Houston Telegraph, he says, among other
things:
Sectional prejudices, sectional hate. section.
al ACKNOWLEDGMENT and sectional pride, cloaked
in the name of government and Union, stlmu-
late the North in prosecuting this war. Thou
sands are duped into its support by zeal for the
Union and reverence for its past associations !;
hut the motives of the Administration are too
plain to be misunderstood
The time has come when mans section is
his country. Gnpd by mine. All my hopes,
nv fortunes, myHffectiOns are centered IN the
South. When see the land for whose defense
nv blood has been spilled, and the people
whose fortunes have been mine through more
than quarter of ceRtuIy OF toll, threatened
with invasion, can but cast my lou VIII thelrs
and await the issue.
When Southern Conservatives are thus
declaring the contest to be section-against
section, they affect surprise that the North
is united to a man against them. When
that is the issue, it behooves every Free
State man to rally around the Government.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-06-07

"a - AS to the probability of collision at
Pensacola the New Orleans Delta's Mont
gomery correspondent, writing on the goth
says:
Recent information from Pensaco1oufOrces
the sad conviction upon our minds that the
hour is not distant when the impetuosity of
our army in Florida will be gratfed amid the
roar OF battle, and the wild carnage OF war.
1t is now stated here, and by reliable persons,
that Gen. Bragg will, in few days, make an
effort to sink the dry dock in channel rum
ming between Fort Pickens and Fort McRea.
This attempt will be made for the purpose of
causing the guns from the latter to operate
successfully on any vessel that may attemptto
force an entrance into the bay of Pensacola.
The dock referred to is said to be in size al
most equal to your City Hotel, and was built
at the cost of one million dollars. 1t is the in
tention of the Government to use every effort
to recover this valuable property after the
battle is over, that is. provided its sinking is
permitted by the Federal authority at Fort
Pickens; but here seems the difficulty that
will, in all probability, result in the opening
of hOstities. Gen. Brown, it is said, has COM
municated officially to Gen. Bragg his deter
minatiOn to prevent any further obstruction of
the the channel and WILL he fire the
hand, says the dock must and will be sunk,
and that the channel shall be INSTRUCTED. This
is, am informed, the present position of our
affairs in Pensacola.
Lieut.. Slemmer, who is now in Wash
ington, reports Pickens to be impregnable.
There are 1000 soldiers there, aided by a
feet consisting of the Sabine, Brooklyn,
Powhatten, Water Witch and Mohawk.
Gen. Bragg has about 5000 men under bis
command.
The eleven States of Alabama, Ar
kansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mis-
sissippi, North Carolina, South Carolina,
Tennessee, Texas and Virginia, which have
positively or conditionaly allied themselves
with the Southern conspiracy: have free
population Of 5,672, l55, and their area is
SCI 1898 square miles which is an average
of not quite ten free persons to each square
mile of territory. The Free States, exclu-
sive of Oregon, California and Kansas, have
a population Of 18,364,77S, and the area Of
territory they possess is 542,l44 square
miles, indicating population OF nearly
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-06-07
The War News.

By boat and telegraph, we have late and
important news this week. Two regi-
ments of Virginia and Indiana volunteers
under command of Col. KELLY, left Grafton
on Sunday night, and Monday morning
surprised a rebel camp at Philleaphia-
twenty miles from Grafton. The enemy
was routed, and large amount of arms,
ammunition and provisions captured fifteen
of the rebels were killed. On our side, we
have to regret the loss of Col. KELLY, the
commander of the first Virginia regiment.
We believe Col. K. was from Wheeling.
The place where the fight took place is not
aid down on the map; it is probably
small village on the railroad, east of Grafs
ton.
The Federal vessels have been repulsed in
their attack upon the Virginia batteries at
Acquia Greek, after severe fight in which
number of men on both sides were killed.
The next attack on this important point
will be made by land forces.
We have accounts of skirmishes at diff
ferent points in Fairfax county, Virginia,
between the rebels and Federal troops, in
which lives were lost on both sides.
The Government proposes to call out
10000 more troops, and will ask Congress
to authorize loan of $lO0,000,00O. No
half measures now.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-06-07
ARRIVAL OF ARMs.-The Hawkeye Stat

ARRIVAL OF ARMs.-The Hawkeye State
brought up for the state ninety-seven boxes
of riAed muskets, twenty in each box, max
ing a total of one thousand nine hundred
and forty, with accoutrements. These will
be sufficient to equip two regiments OF in
fantry. They will probably be deposited in
Mackubins building, in charge of MIR.
Richardson, with the exception of enough
to equip the First Regiment, at Fort
Sne ling.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-06-07
Death of Senator Douglas.

We are panied to announce the death of
STEPHEN A. DOUGLAS, at Chicago Mon.
day morning, about nine o'clock. Although
not entirely unexpected, the whole country
will be no less profoundly affected, and man.
ifestations OF public and private grief will
be universal and sincere. He died at the
age of forty-eight, in the full maturity and
vigor of his mental powers, and at period
in the history of his country when his coun.
sells would have been most invaluable.
The following is the telegraphic an
nouncement of his death
CHICAGO, June 8.
Senator Douglas died at ten minutes past
nine o'clock this morning. There were in at.
tendance at the time Mrs. Douglas, DR.. Miller,
Mrs. Cults, j. Madison Cults. jr., of Washing
ton, D. P. Rhodes, of Cleveland, DR.. McVickar,
spencer C. Benham, DR.. Hay, of Chicago.
His remains will be taken from here on We'd
nesday to Washington.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-06-07

MILITARY MEETING.-At a meeting of
citizens of Winnebago Prairie, Stearns
county, and vicinity, held at the school
house at Brockway, on Saturday, May %,
1861, for the purpose of devising ways and
means for the defence of ourselves, our
families and of our common country, Joel
Bailey was voted to the Chair, and Harry
Sawyer Secretary of the meeting.
1t was resolved to form and organize an
independent volunteer company for mutual
defence, under the name and title of the
Winnebago Guard.
Asa Libbey was chosen Captain.
Andrew McCrea, First Lieutenant.
Harris Fenleson, Second Lieutenant.
A. w. Libby, Orderly Sergeant.
The following resolutions were passed
unanimously:
Whereas, That in view of the state of af-
fairs of our country, and of the necessity of
every citizen who loves his home, his country,
and its institutions, to be up and ready to act
in the defence of our mutual interests !;
Resolved, That we are ready to act IN de-
fence of the common cause.
Resolved, That the company commence to
drill and prepare for active service lmmedi-
ately.
Resolved, That the proceedings of the meet.
ing be published in the st. Paul PIONEER AND
DEMoCRAT and in the st. Cloud Democrat.
Resolved. That the Chairman be requested
to forward these resolutions for publication.
JOEL BAILEY, Chairman.
HARRY SAWYER, Secretary.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-06-07
Southern News-.The Progress OF the
Rebellion

Southern News--The Progress OF the
Rebellion.
The majority against secession in TWEEN.
ty counties Of Western Virginia, is about
$4,000. In the eastern part of the State,
the vote is unanimous in favor of it. From
list of returns before US, we observe that
counties polling two and three thousand
votes for secession, show in most instances
less than ten votes against it. In Richmond
the vote was unanimous in Norfolk but
six votes against it; Augusta county, for
secession 5000; against it, 6. This will
serve to show the unanimity of Eastern
Virginia. In some instances, in the pub
lished returns, the names of those who voted
against secession are given. The object of
this publicity is obvious.
New Orleans is now reaping the fruits
of secession. The mouth of the Mississippi
is blockaded, and all foreign commerce cut
off. On the 22d, Ship Island, Mississippi,
was taken possession of by detachment
from United States war vessel, and the
unfinished fort and light house destroyed.
Ship Island is the property of the United
States government, having been coded to it
by the State of Mississippi, to be used for
military purposes. 1t is situated in the
Gulf of Mexico, ninety-fve miles from the
North Pass of the mouth of the Mississippi,
and seventy-fve miles from New Orleans.
The island is an important strategic point,
guarding the South Pass to New Orleans,
by the Lake Ponchartrain route. There
were numerous wooden buildings on the
island, used for blacksmith shops, stone
cutters sheds, and workmen's shanties.
"A short time ago, the Legislature of
Missouri elected Waldo P. johnson the
successor of James S. Green in the United
States Senate. In the St. Louis Democrat
we find letter from Stockton, Mo-, giving
sketch of speech made there by Senator
johnson
He said the honor and safety of Missouri de-
manded her speedy union with the Southern
Confederacy. Missouri would never degrade
herself by tolerating an EARNED neutrality"
But for the Influence of States that hung out
blue lights for the enemy in the revolution,
Maryland would never aid in the subiugation
of her sister slave States. He hoped that no
citizen of Cedar county was so degraded, so
lost to honor and everything that is noble, as
to cast his vote against an ordinance of seces.
sion. Not t. be secessiOnist is to he dis.
graceful advocate of negro equality; and if a
man was present who entertained such prin-
ciple, he wanted him to hold his head up, that
his ambrOtype might be taken, and sent
throughout the land with the inscription,
g. A man with white skin, but has nigger's
heart"
The railroads running from Alexan.
dria are the Orange and Alexandria road,
which connects with Richmond, Lynch
burg, and so on through the entire South !;
the Manassas Gap road, the Alexandria,
Loudon and Hampshire road, and the
Washington road. Manassas Gap is the
Junction of the railroads leading to Harper's
Ferry, Acquia Greek and Richmond The
following table shows the distances from
Alexandria to some of the principal sta
tons:
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-06-07

BRIGHAM You've has been reelected
President of the Mormon Church. He has
delivered speech, urging the establishment
of home manufactures, so as to be "inde-
pendent of the States"
The Evansville daily journal., 1861-04-08
Uhe 9atlv unrual.
EVANSVILLE IND.
MoNpAY MoRNINo...........................APRIL 8
bGy-Our dispatches this morning con-

GGs1Our dispatches this morning con-
tinue to be of the most exciting and start
ling character Those who have been
growing at the apparent inactivity of the
Administration, will soon come to the con-
clusion that Mr. Lincoln and his advisers
fully understand what they are about and
that in their hands the integrity of the gov
ernuent will be sustained. The activity IN
the War and Navy Departments is unceas-
ing-night and day are men employ
ed in getting vessels ready for sea, and
several FIRST class vessels are already
completed and prepared for the reception of
crews Notwithstanding all these prepara-
tions, the movements Of the Administration
are wrapped IN the most profound mystery,
and the Washington correspondents are in
great agony on account of their inability
to tell what's going to be done.
The placing of sixteen double-banked boats
on the steamer Atlantic, looks as though an
effort was to be made to reinforce Sumter
by means of boats in the night. But a few
days will solve the mystery. Let US calm
ly await the result
The Evansville daily journal., 1861-04-08
Washington IteIns-

From the Washington correspondence OF
the Cincinnati Gazette:
Gov. Morton, of Indiana arrived to-day
and, together with Gov. Washburne and
other Governors in Washington, called on
the President, and had n long Interview
1t is understood they all favor holding the
Notifications.
Secretary Chase has not yet decided on the
issue ofTreasury notes for the balance of the
loan, but will probably advertise for new
loan, which will be taken at o.
1t is reliably ascertaiued to-day that the
Southern Commissioners have pretty much
abandoned the hope of a reply from the
Government
Lieut.. Gilman, who has arrived from
Fort Pickens with important dispatches to
the Government, had an interview to~day
with the President and several members of
the Cabinet From all that can be learned,
there is little or no doubt that Fort Pickens
has been reinforced-men ana provisions
having been landed some ten days ago
Lieut.. Gilman regards collision there as
imminent, and would not be surprised to
hear of it any moment. There is in conse-
quence much interest manifested to hear
from the South to-day, as decidedly warlike
intimations came over the wires last night
from Charleston.
Orders have been issued to the Land and
Pension offices that no official notice must
hereafter be taken of the correspondence
from the seeded States.
1t is quite impossible to ascertain what
decision the Cabinet has come to, though
authoritative circles maintain that it has
decided that the status of Fort Pickens shall
be preserved, and that Fort Sumter be
speedily evacuated 1t is believed to-day
that the steamer Pawnee will sail from the
navy yard here to bring away Major An
derson and his command Dr. Fox, the
first messenger to Charleston, was before
the Cabinet yesterday, and adhered to his
original declaration that Fort Sumter can
be reinforced.
The Government is speedily putting into
commission all the available naval force, as
supplemental to the Gulf Squadron, which
will be commanded by Commander String
ham, and despatched to the Gulf, in order
to meet the proposed increase of naval force
which England and France are about to
send there, and also for the purpose of pro
tecting the interests of this Government, so
far as they lie in opposition to SPANS con
tcmplated seizure of San Domingo. The
war steamers Powhattan and Minnesota
have been ordered into service, and will be
made ready for sea Immediately.
It is believed here that if an attack was
really made on Fort Pickens, and vigorous
ly repulaed, that the Union men of Virginia
win sweep everything before them in the
approaching election in May A good deal
Of excitement prevails to-day respecting tho
Southern news.
The Evansville daily journal., 1861-04-08
LOCAL NOTICES.

LosT.-On Saturday afternoon, between
the store Of Mr.. Philip Decker on Main
street, and the corner of Water and Syca-
more streets a pair of gold spectacles, in a
black leather case. The top of the case
ally rewarded by returning them to
april s. SAMUEL ORR.
The Evansville daily journal., 1861-04-08
City Clerks Once, Ap,n IN, isa arc
CORP0RATI0N N0TICE

o R n + r FOR Ian * s. % p W p
M rch 22d, ls6l.-And now IL s. 20 rahv ordered
and directed 10y the Common Council of the City Of
Evansville. that the owners Df ll iots parts of
lots fronting adiuiunn the north side ui Third
street, between Walker and Goods ll strents ii tho
city, the -walk- thereon CO. be brought 10
tho prop,r grade, and that theg cause side walk
Of class No. 10 bc iadd wn thereon within thirty
days from the publication of tbi- order.
p. ECRKE, Cork.
The Evansville daily journal., 1861-04-08
segp By reference to an advertisement

sGy" By reference to an advertisement in
another column it will be seen that the firm
of Cook & Langley has been dissolved, Mr.
Langley retiring from the firm. We wish
the Eurela all the success in the new pro-
prietorship which has heretofore attended
it, Henry knows how to 3" keep grocery,
and we wish him success.
The Evansville daily journal., 1861-04-08

AMERICAN AGEICULTU RIsr.-This valu-
able Agricultural periodical, for April has
been received. As good as it has been this
number IS an improvement on its predeces-
sors. 1t is filed with choice articles on
agriculture, fine engravings, music, riddles,
&c. Every farmer should have it. Price
only $loo Published by Orange Judd,
New York.
The Evansville daily journal., 1861-04-08
CORPORATION NOTICE.

DHRFoR rLAEK KsIDE- WALEi
March 2d, 1861 And u0le itis hereby ordered
and direct u by the Common couuci Of the city OF
Evansville, that The 0wu.rs Of All lots parts OF
lots fronting or adjoining the north side Of
Third street, between Fu't Avenue and Walker
street in said city, cause the sidewalks
thereon TO Dc brought 10 tLe proper grade. ami
that they Cquso q sids-wall II class number 2 10
be laid down thereon within thirty days from the
publication Of tii- order.
= BURKE, l.rL.
The Evansville daily journal., 1861-04-08

MANY THASKs.-Our Office was favored
on Saturday with a superb cake, which was
sent Us by Rev. Mr.. White and lady. The
boys, Of course, disposed of it with conside-
rable gusto, amid many wishes for the well
are OF tie donors.
The Evansville daily journal., 1861-04-08
CORPORATION NOTIOE.

u r o u T. q A Is D E-W j. *.
March 10th lsGi.-And now it e. hereby ordered
and directed by the Common Council Of the city of
Evansville, that the owners of All lots parts Of
lots fronting adjoining the south side OF
Third street, between Full on Aysuue aud Walker
st reet in said CITY, the sidewalks thereon 20 be
brought 10 the proper grnie, aud that they cause
"A side walk of class No 2 o. be iail down thereon
within thirty days from tLe publication Of this
order +. BURKE Clerk.
Clerk Office ApriI LAT 1871 ami
The Evansville daily journal., 1861-04-08

On the 10Th Of March, of Consumption, in Dear
born county, Ind, FRANK n. SLATER, in ths 35th
wear Of his age.
The Evansville daily journal., 1861-04-08
For SaIeI
Notice.

OFFICE or THE EVANSVILLE GAS Lam Co.
Evansville, Indiana.
Notice is hereby given that, by order of holders
of majority OF the Shares of the Stock Of the Fv-
ansville Gas Light Company, made and filed in
this office in conformity with the Bylaws Of
said Company, special meeting of the StockhoId-
ers of said Company will he held at this Office on
tha Doth day of April 1851, between the hours of Q
O'Clock 4. NJ and 4 o'clock p. n , Of said day, for
the purpose of filling vacancies in the Board Of
President and Directors of said Company. caused
by the death of q. c. Keats. late President and the
resignation of Mathew Morgan as Director
JNO- J. CHANDLER Scc'v
The Evansville daily journal., 1861-04-08
WIN. H. OAKLEY.


ENC SK.N'EER .R.7-AB SUR E"OR.
Work and estimates of all kinds pertaining to
Railroads, Bridges, Earthwork, and Masonry at
tended to promptly. Plans and specifications for
Bridges, Roofs, and framing given, together with
lessons in Mechanical and IsOmstrical Drawing,
Mechanical Calculations, and practical use of En-
giuetr's and Surveyors Instruments.
REFERENCES.
Jhon Iuge, Jr., Office in E & c. r. r. ofHce cor
ucr Main and Water streets; Benent & Yiele; Hol
ling-worth Bros, Evansville, Ind. w j. Ball,
Tcrro Haute; W. D. GriswaId, Terre Haute; Thos
Il. PHIGttr OWensboro. 3md6w