The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-02-01

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other officers So each pages, $l.5O.
The House then adjourned. = ai '
Items Of News by Telegraph.
NEW York, Jan. %.
Thirty cases of muskets, containing two
dozen each, and also considerable quantity
of ball and powder was seized by the police
to-day, on board the steamer Monticello,
whep leaving lor Savannah.
BosToN, Jan. %.
The following gentlemen compose the
committee to- bear the Union petition from
Boston to Washington: Hon. Edward Ev-
erett, chairman; Hon. Robt. G. Winthrop,
ex. Chief Justice Lemuel Shaw, Hon. Ed.
E. Tobey, Hon. Amos Lawrence, and
Hon, Chas. Levi Woodbury. The commit
| tee starts tomorrow for the Capitol. il
ToRoNro, Jan. %,
Mr.. Bonds, the newly elected Mayor, in
bis speech last night to the Common Coun.
Gil, stated that large accession to our
population might soon be effected on
account of the troubles in the States, and
recommended such policy in regard to
taxation, &C., as will especially favor such
emigration.
..-... PROVIDENCE, B. l., Jan. %.
The Senate to-day passed bill to repeal
the personal liberty law-21 ayes to 5 nays.
In the House the subject was warmly dis
cussed and postponed until Thursday.
INDIANAPOLIS, January %.
The American flag, ordered by the legis-
lature few days ago, was unfurled from
the dome of the capitol thi> afternoon. The
entire military force, fire department, and
an immense crowd of ladies and gentlemen
were present. AS the Stars and Stripes
were run up they were welcomed by the
booming of cannon, and the wild and pat
riOtic huzzas of the assembled multitude.
Hon. Henry s. Lane, Ex- Governor Ham,
mond, Hon. T. A. Hendricks. and Cover
nor Morton made patriotic, union-loving
speeches, the speakers representing both
political parties; they severally claimed that
Indiana was true to the constitution and the
Union, and would stand by and protect the
American flag through every emergency,
end would respect and do justice to every
section of the Union. Miss Caroline Rich
ings was introduced to the auuience and
sung the "Star Spangled Banner" which
was received with immense and enthusiastic
applause. q. s3 =
| ST. AUBURN. Mo-. Jan. %.
| Union flags are going up all over the
country. A ninety foot pole was hoisted at
Medora yesterday, from which floats the
stars and stripes, and streamer thirty feet
long. A large and enthusiastic meeting
was held last evening, at which resolutions
Of the strongest kind were passed unani.
mously. At eight o'clock this morning, a
large number of citizens from all directions
formed into line and fired thirty-three rounds
for the Union. oz sa:.a:.r.r
| B0oNv1LLE, Mo-, Jan. Is.
One of the largest meetings ever assem-
bled in this county, met to-day. Res0lu.
tions of firm and decided character, as.
serting the rights of the south were adopt
ed also in favor of the Union and against
secession, and for the adoption of the Crit.
tenden or Douglas plan Of adjustment.
+ hja .ve3.ae ST. BOSTON, Jan. %.
The Senate committee on federal relations
| reported that law to prevent the search
for runaway slaves in Massachusetts, would
be in violation Of the Constitution of the
United. States. The came committee re-
ported that the militia laws of Massachus-
etts were in conformity with the federal
laws. ,ta''.9.' ""i - 4H1h"ai9Eq -
Gov. Andrews sent in message to the
House endorsing communication from
Col. Jones, OF Sixth regiment, rendering the
services of the regiment to the government;
also similar offers from Major General
Sutton and staff, Of the artillery, and other
efficient corps, of the state military have
voted nearly unanimously to respond to the
call for active service. The committee of
federal relations have voted to report leave
/ to withdraw the several petitions for law
against slave hunting in Massachusetts,; An
ing to the enforcement of laws to protect
our citizens travelling in the southern states.
Referred. z sva h. ao'tsaa.s e5E
A special Washington despatch to the
Gazette, says General Scott has, received
information within the last two days, con.
frming bis approximations, and justifying the
concentration of troops at Washington.
Dispatches from the South this morning
states that Fort Pickens is regularly in.
vested by Florida and Alabama troops,
reinforced by Louisianiaps, numbering in all .
about 1000. They have got q large num-
Der Of guns inposition bearing on the fort.
Col. Rayne,n of South Carolina, remains
here to watch the movementsof the govern.
ment. He telegraphed extensively home
last night; bis dispatches are believed to be
of q pacific character. ISL 10 .saoi.a',
snrsaaIAtnes - .4-.ii.e HARRISBURG, Jan. a..
T. Mr.. English offered in the House to-day
a resolution for the meeting of the two
Houses Of the, Legislature in joint conven-
ton, for the appointment of FIVE delegates
to attend National Convention at WASH
ington, in accordance with the recommend
alton of the Legislature of Virginia, The
resolution lies over. A joint resolution was
adopted. inviting Hon. Abraham Lincoln,
the President elect, to visit Harrisburg on
bis way to Washington. a9 sae