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The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-11-01
Stewards Circular.-A Diplomatic Puz-
Zle.
From the New York Evening Post.

From the New York Evening Post.
Our accomplished Secretary of State has
got the diplomatic habit so thoroughly that
be is as mysterious as the nod of Lord Bur-
leigh His letters to the Governors of the
frontier states, asking them to fortify the
harbors and lakes, may mean great deal,
or it may mean nothing. 1t begins by as
serting that there is less danger of foreign
war now than at time since the rebellion
began, and thence strangely argues that we
ought at once to look to our defences. Hav-
ing laid down these premises, 1T proceeds to
ask the states to do this work, because Con.
gress has made no provision for it, although
the next Congress will meet long before the
Legislatures of most Of the states. Now,
it is the appropriate duty of Congress to
regulate harbOr defences. Congress will
assemble the first Monday in December, but
the Legislature of New York, and other
Legislatures, do not come together till Jan~
uary, a month later. If the general gov
ernment, then, requires the aid OF the states,
Congress will have ample time to make the
appeal. MIR. Stewards letter clearly needs
commentary, or else it has been badly
transmitted by the telegraph.
Ii the document means simply, as one OF
the morning journals interprets it, that the
Governors of the states and the federal au.
thorities should confer together as the best
method of recuting effective deiences, it goes
long way round in order to say very
plain thing. Or, if it is meant as warn
ing to foreign powers, it might be suggested
that deeds and not words are what the for>
eign powers regard. The defences them
selves, constructed without preliminary
flourish, would be the best warning that we
could give to any body of ministers on hos.
tile thoughts intent.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-11-01
The Flag We Love.

Hon. Robert G. Winthrop, in his speech
on the occasion of presenting banner to
the Regiment of Senator Wilson, paid the
following beautiful tribute to our National
flag:
Sir-I must detain you no longer, have
said enough, and more than enough to man.
ifest the spirit in which this flag is now
committed to your charge. 1t is the Ma
tional ensign, pure and simple dearer to
all our hearts at this moment, as we lift it
to the gale, and see no other sign of hope
upon the storm cloud, which is reflected
from its own radiant hues dearer, a thou
sand fold dearer to US all, than ever it was
before, while gilded by the sunshine of
prosperity, and playing with the zephyrs of
peace. 1t will speak for itself, far more
eloquently than 1 can speak for it.
Behold it Listen to it Every star
has tongue, every stripe its articulate.
There is no language or speech where their
voices are not heard. There's magic 10 the
web of it, 1t has an answer for every
question of duty. 1t has a solution TOR ev.
cry doubt and every perplexity. 1t has a
word of good cheer for every hour of gloom
or of dependency.
Behold it !! Listen to it! 1t speaks of
earlier and of later struggles. 1t speaks of
victories, and sometimes of reverses, on the
sea and the land In speaks of patriots and
heroes among the living and amoug the
dead and of him, the first and greatest of
them ALL around whose consecrated ashes
this unnatural and abhorrent strife has so
long been raging" the abomination of
desolation standing where it ought not"
But before all, and above all other associa-
tions and memories-whether of glorious
men, or glorious deeds, or glorious places
its voice is ever of Union and liberty, of the
Constitution and the laws.
Behold it /! Listen to til Let it tell the
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-11-01
AMERICAN AFFAIRS ABROAD.
THE RECOGNITION OF THE SOUTHERN CON-
FEDERACY NOT REMOTE.

From the London Post (Semi Officially
Up to the present time the Confederates
have succeeded in every feld-at Bull Run,
Springfield and Lexington. How is the
question of secession to be decided? Ac-
cordipg to the modern theory of European
nations, as exhibited in the cases of the re-
VOTED American colonies, Spain, Greece and
Belgium, de facto independence must be re-
cognized. The time, perhaps, has not ar
rived when this question can be put to any
foreign State, but the fact of virtual indie
pendence nevertheless exists, and the period
of decision cannot be long postponed. But
why are the American people to continue
an unnecessary and fratricidal war, which
all experience, up to the present time, shows
is unlikely to be accompanied by any lasting
triumphs? On the the plainest grounds of
humanity, compromise would be infinitely
preferable to a continuance of hostilities.
The North now hopes, by its successful
naval expeditions, to seize the cotton crops
of the South, and to provide for the necessi-
ties of European manufacture. But we are
at loss to know by what process the freea
traders of the South can be reconciled to
VuC ~ oulUItoly duu CACiuSlFC taIilo vi tuS
North. We lament the unhappy differ
ences which now appear to be almost ire
concilable; we admit the impossibility of
expecting the South to contribute to the
expenses of the war waged for its con,
quest and subjugatioD but we still
have a CLEAN OF hope, when, consid,
ering the protracted and mutual hesita-
tion and delay of the belligerents, we
zee in the not di.tant horizon the acknowl-
edgment of that principle of separation and
of individual State Sovereignty which is
now equally valid and true as it was when
the United States first achieved their indes
pendence. Foreign nations have only to
keep alOof from the contest. Premature
recognition would be both unjust and mex
pedient; but the course of events appears
to be forcing some action in this direction
upon foreign governments. Wise and tituely
compromise, accompanied by the amicable
renewal of political and commercial rea.
tions, ought to be the policy of the Federal
Government; but whether this lesson has
been taught is problem which must be
left to future history; at present, it is a
speculation not sufficiently illustrated by the
small skirmishes which for some time pas
have marked the progress of the American
civil war.
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story of its birth to these gallant volunteers
as they march beneath its folds by day, or
repose beneath its sentinel stars by night.
Let it recall to them the strange, eventful
history of its rise and progress let it re-
hearse to them the wonderful tale of its tri-
ais and triumphs, in peace as well as in
war; and whatever else may happen to it
or to them, it will never be surrendered to
rebels; never be ANONYMOUSLY struck to
treason, nor ever be prostituted to any un-
worthy and unchristian purpose OF revenge,
depreciation or rapine.
And may merciful God cover the head
of each one yf its brave defenders in the
hour of battle!
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Condition of Mexico.
Correspondence New York ETeling Post.

Correspondence New York kTeljng Post
GUADALAJARA, Mexico, September 20,
1661.-We are suffering here from the effects
OF the civil war, which has ended 10 this
part of the country, but is still brisk enough
elsewhere. Almost everybody is ruined.
The continued screwing OF money by means
of forced loans out all the inha bitants who
had any funds, has at last had the very
natural effect OF leaving most of them with
none. In time OF active business these
impOsitioDs would have been too much for
the people but when we consider that bust
ness has been absolutely dead for the past
three years, it is easy to understand some
thing of the state of things. And these con
tributions are still needed for the support OF
the government, because, as there is now no
business there are no duties 10 be collected
The mode of forcing loans is simple. The
Governor of department takes bis list of
persons who possess property, with the es-
timated capital of each placed opposite his
name, and, making note OF how much he
needs, divides it among several individuals,
Rarely is the sum spread over ali-never,
in fact, except when very large amount is
needed. Those who resist the orders of the
government ii. e., who have no money!, 60
to Jail till they find lunos to pay. The pro.
prietOrs Of estates are in worse condition
than others, tor their grain and cattle are
unceremoniously oonfscaled, and troops are
CHARTERED upon them, and wien the troops
are cavalry, their horses are allowed to feed
or the planters green crops.
There is no security for life or property
in all the country. Every diligence is
robbed except when two or three foreigners
60 together and fight. 10 the cities there is
partial security, and the more reputable in
habitants have formed military organiza-
lions for their own protection. One of
these companies has been organized here,
and the residents take their turns in patro-
ling the streets.
The war in the United States is tire.
mendous affair of course, but you have the
comfort of feeling the conviction that it is
certain not to last long, for you have guar
antics that, when it is once over, there is
an end--it will be done when 6 it is DONE"
But in Mexico there is no such fattering
hope. Here we fight necessarily aud never
come near conclusion.
Yet, with all this turmoil, Guadalajara
continues to enjoy some of the pleasures of
life. The society of the city is good balls
are frequently given and fashionably atten-
ded the theatres are stocked with popular
actors, and Max Maretzek is coming from
the city of Mexico next month. So the
bitter and the sweet are intermiDgled.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-11-01

In few weeks we shall be regularly
in the receipt of daily news from San Fran
cisco, and the agent of the Russian Govern.
ment is now in New York perfecting ar
engagements for an extension of the lines
along the Pacific coast, from San Francisco
to Behring Straits, and thence to the capi-
tails of Europe. In spite of the war the
work of civilization goes on.
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such subsistence as the uncertain fortunes
of the chase may yield. In the absence of
the family from the house and fields thus
deserted, the wandering blanket wing of the
Dakota tribes commit whatever destruction
of fences or tenements their desires or neces-
sites may suggest, aud in the spring the
disheartened farmer Indian returns to his
desolate home to prepare again for another
crop, and pass through similar eating out
process the coming winter.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-11-01
News and other Items.

Sterling Price thinks that in few
years the Southern Oonfederacy will en-
brace all of Mexico, Cuba, and the greater
part of South America, and that it's only
European rival in power will be Russia. He
expresses serious apprehensions respecting
Missouri, but believes that the Confederacy
can prosper without the border States,
which are now, be is reported to cay, al
most entirely AboIitionized.
The next Legislature of Pennsylvania
will stand as follows:
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-11-01

1t is estimated that about thirty mill
lions of the national loan have been taken
directly by the people.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-11-01

We have the official accounts, made up
in September, of the number of troops
which four of the Southern States had in
the field during that month, which we give
below, compared with the statements of the
forces which an equal number of the North
ern States have despatched to the seat of
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-09-10
Probable Enttle.

AN officer, who has reached this city direct
from General Floyd's camp, reports to US as
follows:
Gen. Wise, il, obedience to orders, moved two
OF his regiments to Carnifax Ferry, on the
GauieJ, aud subsequently returned again with
out crossing the river to the turnpike road, on
the Kanawha, by another route which led him
10 Z point in advance or west Of his former
position at Dogwocd Gap. Collecting his
whole force, he ina !ched down the hanawha,
toward the enemy with purpose to attack him.
Heavy and continued firing vas heard by
many, in the direction of his march, on Tues
day last, the Sd ilsr. Our informant, ~ the
next day, saw the :'os..hoy who cswe in from
that point, and BY him was told that General
Wise overlook the enemy g.; Big Greek, two
miles beyond Hawks Nest. and drove them
before him with a loss Of tiity killed on their
part Tho post-boy knew Of 40 loss on cur
mart
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-09-10
Reiterated Demand fur war.

The New Iork Chamber Of Commerce have,
in a recent meeting, aired their patriotism in e
series Of resolutions, 70 which vc give place,
simply that the Southern people may clearly
perceive where stand tho Iaea Sho have thTireu
on our patronage. Thci: ~rssoivys cali 10 ion.
Ger excite any emotion here, Is nc have be.
come entirely accustomed &c seeing Northern
mau, e7en those WHOM 1e regarded as Of dis.
tinguishd virtue, sbandon, with tie utmost
readiness, every principle theT have p:ofs=scd,
and all those pledges of kindly feeling which
We deemed sincere, and ;.ere 50 deluded rs to
reciprocate With Southern generosity. Pinic
faith has been throwa into the shade ty the
| these Northern men with Southern prin.
citles. They can deceive us no more, for to
US thcT are henceforth al best but strangers,
at present they are among oar foremost enc
mics.
The New York Democratic Stats Conven-
ton have also deemed it worth their while to
define their position in 4 string Of resolutions
nearly as long Us a. mans arm. We make
SPnS" Shiy ~ Ioo'S ~ etS N'tJ '" ian
Government to prosecute Inc mar thus forced
upon it with iii its power and resources and
ito pu'] down rebellion with armed forca."-
Al! Things e'ss ti.a' they So. :, :,cc,n ,i.u-
selrea and !he NaEtil aioao. rna!y ileas Of
tia Union, and tie Rcpub'ira" patty, and the
Democratic party, AND the Abolition party, and
free Speech. and d. free Press aud their
party plans ana purposes sad hopes, about
which they choose to bee a~3":ar-~ith these
things we have no concsrn, iaT IT the North
and its affairs sc have noa no further interest.
They are dead 10 us--!et tie dca1 bury their
dead. II stuff ccs us "a know that TIC Convon-
ton, which describes :,ssi! as we haye stated.
Joins it the demand fol var upor ne; a var to
be waged with all the fury with which war can
be prosecuted, and neve. to cease except in our
subiugation. a resolve like this, re-:ders un-
necessary any enumeration, and renders ut.
,erly vain any disclaimer, o! nofriendiy designs
upon cur interests and liberties. f"r it includes
them all. Dickinson and Greeley may a. wei!
taxa the kiss Of peace, So far ms nc are con-
cernad, for VIC know ,o difference between
them now. We hold tiisu, bota alike, and
have TO interest whatever in their disputes and
%rlValilcs ior home positions and Advantages
TheC are both oar enemies. and We are theirs.
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HEADQUARTERS AEMf on THE PoToNAc, I
Snutnnncr Efh 1RG 1

HEADQUARTERS AEMY o. THE PoToIAc,
September Tth, 1861.
To Logaa 0y5mn Esq.
DEAR SIM submitted 10 GrIirral John.
s;o;,, your letter, i" which jou rendered a most
acceptable present ~ tao Confederate States
and he Directs me 20 thank you for il, and ex
press his appreciation of the noble impulse
which prompted contribution for the support
Of the Government, and holy cause which has
called us to arms.
Such proofs Of patriotism carry a moral in
Auenca, which should be felt in eTery portion
Of The South, and realize thc truth that those
who sustain the soldier in the licl! are as fully
in discharge of their duty, aid as dc"p!y inter.
cstcd, as those actually under arms.
The General will li:Gc: the Qllr!v:master
to have ,hn corn transported to the point where
il may be mos! ::eed.d
H. has also instructed me 10 Ihr%ard 4 copy
Of your letter ard it.is reply to the Richmond
Enquirer, iaai tho pubic may have he names
and know the E,cH who furnish indisputable
e~=ih4nce % tne;r p"irciPirs and patriotism.
Very respectfully,
i3ur cb't s~"ry'l,
ITos. l. PRESTON.
l. a. \. Gcn'l.
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DIED

DIED, al Culpeper Court House, onsef:sno'f
son OF Lewis T. and Mary E. Nilsson.
Another bright bud hai been broISo.
To add TO tie chaple. on high;
another sweet cherub Is taken
Where ns'er Is known pain or az
Like the bright star OF the rIe.ulcs,
H.. rose but TO .ink 10 hi dsra
Eat his spirit Is now Heaven adorn'nef
The brightest among those who ears &C."
Dear parents, will you no; Wish TO meet H.
When God shall sumuoDs you home!
Prepare, Oh prepare ye 70 greet hin,
For l know bis bright spirit ss5s "ConS
IT'S God who has taken bis spirit above
To live IN the man.!oIz prepared ~ usI"N'
In mercy he voos you-r5ee1 not hs 1fsrr..s.
Bu. I've to gain Heaven, aud to ned 2as
OeuU7 CorEf Ho1ss, aeat 4ta.
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~ ot,he Acts of Congress.

n,aer,e,c COPIES Of the ACTS Of Congress at its
rec. IT s:ss;,a, = published hy its order, will
:. oriu,. 1 = tho EcguiTsr J-5 Printing Office
tx cer,;a; SIZE, and riH De ready for delivery
O. FriG"yne1A To SECURE copies, orders, &C.
conoao.d b. tee cash, should AZ once be sent
N pr;ce Ei(ty Ceats- Our exchanges will
oa';sc u> py copy Ing this notice.
Persons who wash copies forwarded Iy nail
nus: enclose ;ea ceo:S additional % prepay
IL. u5sls.G
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The New York Herald" Of the 9th, has
two editorials on THE Desth OF Jefferson
Davis" and its "Prooable Consequences
OF the fact of his death, it says it Is now
positively assured" The Washington "Star"
treated its readers to en- extra, under the same
ccstatic delusion.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-09-10

ARREST or MA5oR LYS7s The Columbus
(Ohio) State Journal has Il letter irou, Governor
Greiner, of Mexico, ds:cd Santa Fe, August
18th, stating that Major Lynde, who made the
recent evacuation OF Fora Fillmore and sur
render of 750 regular troops to $50 rebel
Texans, was subsequently, arrested BY Capts.
Gibbs and Potter, two uf the bis subordinate
officers, and he would be taken to Santa Fe for
trial
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-09-10

NOMINATED FOR CoNGEEss.-The Lynchburg
.y.rginisn," received yesterday, noninates
Hon, W. G. Rives MS a candidate fer Congress,
from the eth Congressional District, composed
of the counties Of Albemarle, Campbell, Nell
son, Amherst, Fluranna and Buckingham
The election takes place the first Wednesday
in November. The Presidential election takes
place OF the same dsy.
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From North Carolina.

WILMINGTON, N. G., Sept. a.-foD' t'i'-
war vessels anchored off Fort Mac"h a s'''t
o'clock, P. NJ, on Saturday. Their D'J'Gt 10;
not Developed 4: the time or iniorna"i ."'
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-09-10
RICHMOND CATTLE uARrEr, SET :.

BgEf-The sale Of Cattle at the scales his SeSs .n.-r.
ed TO go head, at prices ranging from AK" to : q, -,
Demand about equal TO supply, hence DO la'is''i' H""=
from prices OF last week. ..
sEeeP.-Thes supply this week has been ;G." -
from 81. IS per head to IS, gross.
lioes.-Denand active, q; $40 10 los, hs 7TF
ii,ht
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Dep0ts for iaissIssIppI Soldiers.

We call the attention Of M!ssissipplanS anu
Mississippi soldiers 10 the card Of Rev. Or.
Marshall, i'll to days paper. Mississippi, 10
her praise be it said, is making bountiful pro-
vision ior her soldiers, ard her llberality with
reference to her sick is eve: o~verdowing. 10
DR.. Marshall she has en- ind satigable agent, and
her soldiers an unt;:ing lrd sympathising
friend
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-09-10
News Eo.h Chamber u Commerce on
the War.

Enr S.w Eo.l Chamber u Commerce. on
the War.
The monthly meeting Of the New York Cham
h.r Of Commerce was held on Thursday, when
lie EtIlowing resolutions we're unanimously
adopted:
Received, TIA! THIS Chamber, III view II the
UNEXPECTED ma-G;Iudc Gi tbs contest. deems it
c duty - renew its p.e!se IL the government
a9 .arncst sympathy and ::'pp"t.
Resolved rHat the i!c.nr"r- Gf the Cham.
i,"r, hav;. q entire c3nfi!:i,cc il tis integrity
:.GG ability 81 tie head I'll the Treasury De
pertinent, will rxart their best Efforts indiviG-
ually and collectively, and in !heir connections
with money I institutions, 70 strengthen the
financial RESOURCES and credit or government.
Resolved, Thu: this Chsnber pladges to the
government liz urialtcrins support in a Tigor-
ons prosecution o. tic war until every rebel
has lad down his arms, and every State re.
turned to It's allegiance. The contest, it be.
l,rytS. admits CT III other termination, since
airy other basis IF peace w0ul1 .iisholor the
ration and prove 10 The world that cur cher.
ished form Of popular government is a failure.
Resolved, That al! nd afforded the enemy,
either by sc?piJ iiIg lie means Of prosecuting
the war or by nrcriy a1vtcl;;ng their cause,
is reasonable, and should be promptly pun
.:hed with the utmost rigor Of the law and by
the stern reb:ihe nfprhiic opinion.
Resolved, That the decisive cou7se recently
adapted hy he governments. and is command.
ing officers Afford gratifying proof that the fu-
,ure Of this cGn:cst IS net 10 be controlled by
The qlixctic idea O! prosecuting war in the
spirit of peace. bnt that tine guilty conspirators
will be made TO feel both il, their persons ard
property, all tie 1igors that the rl-sgcs Of civ
ll;zed warfare will justify.
-
Gen. Ripley, il co,nmznd q: Charleston, is
SIZED al order on Monday lasi, !Tou: which the
following is ar cxsract:
II. Cl:iz .ns residing On SnlliFa,''s Island
will hold themselves in readings; tn proceed 20
tic city a. short notice. Circumstances onlG
can determine Tken CT az what tnorEent i: may
be absolutely necessary 70 order a rcnovel from
the Island.
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Respectfully aid truly y..uTs,

p. :. i;mp. tue rG;,or u, thu Southern
Corfcdu;acy" viii rssarG II as III act o~ijasticc
to coi,r this, Of SO muci! T.. i; rs Viii BE- suif-
cient 10 s%a;;>ty; his readers. thar great injustice
has beer dose 10 The lnerHory ii Ms. Henry.
Z g.
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RombarGH,eat of l.ivssfon--GTnIrl Ut The
british Lion.

The /. ). Steam Gun BoaI, Sonti, Carolina,
Conmom,i"r james Alden, recently t;r.e some
shells ito the uily nf Galveston. as will be
Remembered br "nr readers.
Subsequently, Commander Alden received
the fciIuEi1g pro;es. Of the foreign %canslls;
GALrEs7*H, Arg. 5, 1861.
To Capt. james Alder, Cnnn:nH3jng l..
Slatss SieGmer SgnM Cayrlisa: 81: H.. W..
dersigncd. c1asu's and vice coNrs2:a,; It Calves.
ton, consider i; their lI:y n rnte; ;'air solemn
protest aga,nsi goiir bninbl!dmrai II his city
on Inc evening # .:5 81 instant, without hay.
ing given anf r"ticc 60 that m. HnnIna and
children might ilnrn been :.m'ncec. ard also
against ycur ii-iag : She!, ;nI. ii" m;ds: Of Il
large crowd d InaTr1cd c~;tiz:hs, srirHg whom
were many women and cai!irr", causing
thereby the death Of IN uiiofftrd.;ig Partu.
ypcse. aud wounded hn"s and peacefully dis
paycl persons. as acts ni jn:'nlnanit. rarcru..
NEE! l.! mudcrn w~a:l4Ir, and %'nnr.tiig tie
Condemnation ri Ciiris:ain and c~iv;liA.! ia.
tons