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The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-09-20
Secession AnecdOte.

James johnson, OF North Alabama, well
known in New Orleans, particularly to the
Turtles thereabout, volunteered as a pri
vate, and joined the Fourth Alabama Re.
giment, which suffered so severely on the
2lst. On the first charge of that gallant
regiment johnson was shot through the
lungs, and when the regiment was pressed
back he was lett with the dead and wound.
ed. Shortly after Yankee approached
him and said: friend you appear to be
badly wounded what can | do Tor you p"
johnson replied, sSome water for Gods
sake" The Yankee, in giving the water,
noticed a fine fob chain hooked ia his vest,
and said, 4" Young man, | see you cannot
survive; give me your watch and l will
send it to your mother" Jim looked
at him askant, and said, "Horse, that
game is played out; know you will take
the watch from me, and | want to make
trade with you. If you will place NE in
the shade and ill my canteen with water,
will give you the watch The trade was
struck in a minute, aud after placing him
in the shade, and filling bis canteen until it
gurgled over, Jim told him to unlock her
and draw her out and before he left he
said to him, that if ever he should make
match race, and wished to know the speed
of his horse, to time him with that watch,
for he had given $3.50 for it 10 Liverpool
and there never was better one turned out
from the mandatory. Jim is getting WELL
having laid until Monday about ten o'clock
before ne was found, and declared that his
watch trade was the best he had ever made
since be had arrived at mans estate.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-09-20

From the Milwaukee Wisconsin, Sept. %.
Our readers will recollect the account Y

From the Milwaukee Wisconsin, Sept. O.
Our readers will recollect the account we
ave few weeks since, of the elopement
from this city of VIM Underwood with a
Mss Persons, whose mother lives in Biddle
rect, near Cass. They went to New York =,
ere they were married, and commenced
wing at a fashionable boarding house in the
upper part of that city.
saturday dispatch was received here
that Underwood had committed suicide by
shooting himself, but no particulars were
given. The cause is wrapped in mystery.
lie was dashing, fine looking fellow, al
ways seemed to be in good spirits, and is
said to have laid up considerable money.
His wife is heress to considerable property,
her father having left considerable property
at his death, and her motherbeipg now re-
gardet as worth from $4,000 to 100000.
Particulars of the tragedy will probably be
received here by letter in day or two.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-09-20
Two aud a half wears ago Andrew

Two aud a half years ago Andrew j.
Clark of Milwaukee, was sentenced to the
State Prison for ten years, for Tor cling fraud
ulent claims on the Pension Bureau. His
case was presented to the President on FRI
day. The leading citizens of his State
knowing that his illegal acts were commits
ted when he was under the influence of IL
quor, and knowing also, that, aside from
this, that he was good citizen, joined in a
petition for his pardon. The President
heard the case, and ordered the papers
granting his pardon to be made out.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-09-20
"A sword has been prepared. bv direc

"A sword has been prepared, by direc-
tion of the City Council of Philadelpha
for presentation to Brigadier General Rob>
ert Anderson. The blade is of the Damas-
Gus pattern, with an eagle and "E Puribus
Unum" thereon. The handle is set with
four beautiful ametnysts, surrounded with
diamonds. A blue enameled shield is in
the centre of the guard, with "R. A" set
in diamonds. On the top of the hilt is the
United States coat of arms, carved out of
the solid. The scabbard is of solid silver,
plated with gold. 1t will contain this in
scriptioa: "The city of Philadel phia to
Robert Anderson, U. S. A, May %, 1861.
A loyal city to loyal soldier-the hero of
Fort Sumter"
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-09-20

Gortschakof to Mr.. De Stoeck, and by
him read by bis Majesty's direction to the
President of the United States and the Sec.
rotary of State. M. De Stoeckl will ex,
press to bis government the satisfaction
with which the government regards this
new guaranty of friendship between the
two countries which had its beginning with
the national existence of the United States
The Secretary of State offers to M. De
Stoeckl renewed assurances of high consid-
GRAFTON. WILLIAM III. SEWARD.
M. ED. De SroECKL, &C., &c.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-09-20

cheers. Mr.. Hamlin was called upon, and
accepted the nomination in few eloquent
rkc

cheers. Mr.. Hamlin was called upon. and
accepted tho nomination in few eloquent
remarks.
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR.
Mr.. Jones, of Fillmore nominated Thorn.
as Cowan, of NicoIlet County, as candidate
for Lieutenant Governor, and he was elected
by reclamation. He was loudly called o.,
and made characteristic speech, which
was received with great laughter and ap-
plause.
SECRETARY OF STATE.
Major Bennett, of Fillmore, nominated
John r. Jones, of Fillmore. He begged
leave to decline, and his name was with
drawn.
Mr.. Green, of St. Peter, nominated Dan
el Buck, of Blue Earth, and he was elected
by unanimous consent.
TREASURER.
Franklin Steele nominated DR.. CARL, of
Saltwater, but he declined, and MIR. P.
Ryan nominated DR.. G. p. Fischer, of
Wabashaw, and it was confirmed ty acca-
nation. MIR. Fischer accepted the NOM
nation.
ATTORNEY GENERAL.
Eugene M. Wilson nominated Wheeler
H. Peckham, of st. Paul, for Attorney
General, and the nomination was confirmed
by reclamation. Mr. Peckham accepted
the nomination in speech of some length.
There being no further business before
the convention, it adjourned with three
cheers for the nominees and three cheers for
the Stars and Stripes.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-09-20
Some workmen who we're unloading

Some workmen who we're unloading a
cargo of hides from vessel at one of the
Boston wharves the other day, were rather
surprised to encounter boa constructor
curled up in one of the skins. The con-
sternation of the workmen was very anus.
ing, but the snake being in torpid state
was easily captured without injury to any,
body.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-09-20

The telegraph has already announced, in
its meagre way, that an important commu-
nication has been received by the govern
ment at Washington from the Emperor
Alexander, of Russia. The communication
was read to the President on Saturday by
Mr.. De Stoeckl, the Russian Minister, and
is as follows
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-09-20

Mr.. Anthony Trollope, the popular
English novelist, arrived with his lady in
the last steamer, and is at the fremont
House, Boston.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-09-20
EVENING SESSION.

EVENING SESSION.
The Convention was called to order by
the President pro tenn.
PERMANENT ORGANIZATION.
Judge Cole, from the committee on per-
manent organization, submitted the follow
ing report
President-H H. H. SIBLEY.
Vice Presidents-F. r. DELANo, of
Washington county WIN. P. MURRAY, of
Ramsey county J. R. BENNETT, of Fill
more county; EDWARD PATCH, of Henne-
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-09-20

FOR GOVERNOR.
Mr.. Lewis Smith moved that Edward @.
Hamlin, of Benton county, be nominated as
Democratic candidate for Governor, by &C.
clamation, which was adopted with loud
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-10-03

We learn that Col S. L. Fremont has announced to
the Committee Of Safety, his withdrawal from the mill
tary service this being dictated by considera
tons of seirespect arising out OF known to the
Committee though not within its control He had SO
far attended to considerations those connected
with the defence of the coast and river front of this
section. The works for this purpose 80 far pro-
gressed that with the able Commanding General now
in charge, little fear need be entertained of successful
defence against any attack He now feels at liberty to
retire from position which he did not SEEK but the
duties of which he endeavored to discharge under diff
cules of most embarrassing character, although sus-
tanned therein by the confidence and cooperation of the
Committee, and indeed, of the whole community His
services in civil capacity to aid in completing the
works already begun and projected, freely at the
disposal of the Committee.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-10-03
Tne Abandoned Forts of North Carollnn.

The following the official letter from the Engneer-in
Chief relation to the abandonment Of Forts Oregon
Ocracoke Immediately after the capture of Fort Haerss
RALEIGH, N. c., Sept 9Th 1861.
Hon. Warren WinslO1c, Secretary of MtLitary and
NauaI Department of North Carolina
Sir have the honour to report arrival here from nv
post, constructing engineer of Fort Oregon.
We had nearly flushed that fort when the cannonadnp
began at Hatteras and fastened onward with defe
having thirteen guns mounted and zone battery
five long 32pounders completed at that time.
We stopped the fugtves from Hatteras who came our
and put them in ranks, until numbered near
three hundred men. We sent provisions and munitions
of into the fort made arrangements for water
cry officer and soldier seemed determined esolute de-
fence until Saturday the 3s of August On day
orders from Flag Officer Forrest, of c. S. NJ commanding
at Norfolk.
These gentlemen to my SURPRISE advocated an immedi
ate evacuation of Fort Oregon although it substantial
y Finished and had not been threatened by the enemy
At council of war that day held, their influence prevail
ed and could find but three ofcers-rcudpr mvself-
who willing defend the post to the last extremity
although assured them ALL engineer of the fort that it
could be held for week at least with the means at our
command and thus give time for the power of the interior
to come to relief
My protest unavailDgthe evacuation was decided
on and carried out with great loss and damage public
property.
Discaimng all mputatons against any officer present it
to be duty engineer of the post to state
pcy that this evacuation of strong fortress lust finish
ed just mounted with its armament and even
ed by the enemy 1Gs dy military necessit
Since my arrival here regret to learn that Fort Ocra-
coke has also been abandoned by its garrison.
This is the more extraordinary the post is almost i'm
pTegndbet cannot be approached within miles bv the
heavy ships OF the enemy and only be attacked
sells Of light draft of water and oil inferior power
am sir, very respectfully yours,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-10-03

RS7~Ws notice BY the Charleston papers of last
week, that our young friend H. c. Burr, formerly Of
this town, but for time past resident in Charles
ton has been chosen Captain of the Jackson Guard
young but highly fourishing company, named in honor
Of the first Virginia martyr, the anented Jackson of
Alexandria.
On the afternoon OF Monday, the 23d, the company
was presented in Institute Hall, with beautiful flag
The presentation behalf Of the ladies was made by
COL Stevens, and the receipt Of the flag acknowledged
by Capt Burr on behalf Of the company The speeches.
both Of presentation and acceptance, were more than
usually eloquent, and in good taste. The Jackson
Guards were escorted by numbers of their eowsoders
and the presentation drew together large assembage
of ladies and citizens.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-10-03

IT to be feared that jeaousies between leaders of
the Confederate troops in Western Virginia have i'm
paired their usefulness however patriotic gallant they
may have been personally 1t may be questioned wheth
the history Of the military movements on the Central
Western line Of the Kanawha exhibit as cordial CO.
operation between Ex-Governors Wise and Floyd as
the friends OF the cause and of these gentlemen could
have desired. 1t is likely that the existence of this
state of things explains the presence of General Wise in
Richmond and his Withdrawal or retirement from SER
vice in the Western portion of the State It is more
than probable that bis future field of labor will be in the
Fast
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-10-03

lHB PR0MPTNEss AND ENERGY Of the Mssourians,
now that they have taken the field in earnest may well
put to shame better equipped armies and better prepared
people. From the time when the lawful Governor was
fugitive from bis home and the few men the State au-
thores could muster driven to the State line and
even into ADMINISTRATION Lyon indeed roaring
lion, and Z9ge thought that has seal must be placed
upon the mouth OF every who dared to sympathze
with the Souh,-rom that time 10 this the change has
been remarkable, and Carthage, and Oak Hill, and Lex
ington have done towards breaking the pres
tge and Lowering the hopes of the IincoInes in the
Great Valley Of the West than even the gallant actions
of Bethel, Bull Run aud Manassas have effected in the
East
Well indeed has the gallant Price ofsett the raid upon
Hatteras Well will tie gain of thousands of small
arms, numbers of cannon heaps of ammunition and
stores and much gold pay for the comparatively few
prisoners, small military stores and provisions and
meagre array of guns captured at Hatteras.
But this does not yet wipe out or avenge Hatteras
for North Carolina, indirectly but it does teach us
the lesson that in cordial cooperation and good feeling
lie the main elements of success, and in their absence
Turk all the dangers of defeat and failure 1t is useless
to disguise the fact that something has been wrong in
Western Virginia, that at time haS there been full
and fair and heartfelt cooperation and sympathy be-
tween the different Confederate commanders in that sec
ton. There would appear to have really been no con-
certed movements if the plans for movements were
concerted some hitch has always deranged the project
ed combinations. The Rich Mountain and Laurel Hill
disasters were occasoned most probably by the
to which have alluded, since communications were
not kept up between the force under Col Pegram and
that under General Garrett
We fear that the retrOgrade movements seeming to
be inevitable in Western Virginia. only from
the lack of active concert there. They might have as
surned different character under the inspiration of bet
ter feeling we must think. However, Gov. Wise has
withdrawn from that sectiona he and Gov Floyd need
longer be jealous of unwilling to contribute to the
honor glory of each other, and we do trust that all
our commanders will remember how much the praise
which the world awards to Generals Johnston and
Beauregard in connection with the battle OF Manassas
and the movements preparatory to that engagement is
enhanced by their cordial and generous conduct towards
each other and how much the confidence now reposed
in them is due to the perfect harmony and goodfteng
known to exist between them.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-10-03

KENTUCKY AND TENNESSEE ought to be sis
tiers; fear that they likely for time to occupy
positions towards each other rather inconsistent with the
ssterly relation
We have been kindly Shown letter received here
from gentleman returned to Charleston from Nashville
There is no gong farther North than that point Ken
lucky is in perfect erment. Every town and neigh
borhood in the State is divided into Unioniss and Sc
cessionsts, and the worst Of civil war is upon them.
The writer thinks that the majority in Kentucky is
still for the Union, but that all the young men-the
fighting men are with u.s. The Conederates have pos
session Of the Nashville and Louisville R. r. to Eliza
bethtown, some IS miles South of Louisville. They
have also large camp at Bowling Green ION the r. T.
about Is miles over the Tennessee line in Kentucky
and on the Green River which is uavigable for steam
being rapidly fortified. Troops from East Tennessee,
Mississippi, Georgia and ether Southern States are
pouring into the Confederate camps in Kentucky, and
numbers of Southern KeAtuckians are Joining them
Gen. Zocofer commands the Confederate forces in the
Southeast part Of Kentucky, Gen. Pillow in the South
west, while Gen. A. s. Johnston commands the whole
The only difficulty is about The sentiment all
Tennessee Including East TenneSSee) is splendid
Every man in the State appears anxious and ready to
fight Indeed the applications of men to go into the
keep far ahead of the ability of the government to
arm them. There will be no backward movement !"
there The fighting will no doubt be uerv hard but the
people of Tennessee have no doubt of the result they
only complain of the sowness of the Confederate gov
eminent they want to push ahead. The writer adds
his opinion that that our ONLY safe policy.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-10-03

Our r1cKETs on the Potomac line near Washington,
have been drawn in and the main advance of the army
fallen back to Fairfax Court House, the object of
which movement the Richmond papers say will doubt
less be made apparent hereafter. What that object may
be- do not pretend to conjecture. 1t is said that it
Iortends general engagement
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-10-03

The MISSION TO EURoPE.-We are advised that %
appointment have been definitely made by the Pfes
of Hon. j. Nj. Mason, of Virginia, and Hon 1y-s
Slide of Louisiana, as Ministers, or COMMISSIONS
respectively, to the Courts of England and France o
that these gentlemen will Immediately take their dePs
ture for Europe, probably commencing their journey
day In order to insure the safety Of their passage U
it has been settled that they will proceed by the way
Tampico Mexico.-RachmOnd Examiner 26tb inH
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-10-03

The SOMEWHAT notorious Dan Rice, the hero of the
horse opera" who pretended to be so good Southern
man, has turned another summersett and recently de-
cared himself at Abolition meeting in Girard Pa
to be still for We suppose Dan will be made
" Professor of Cavalry" If Dan should get down to
South Carolina, there would be smart cropping of
Rice" and the ears might suffer some, which would
go against Dams grain
In the connection we may remark that that
quondam friend of the South" George NJ Dallas, has
been making the following speech
The gates of Janus are expanded wide. No room now
left for diplomacy OF Sort for soothing
remonstraDcs. Fight we must fight Pourance, those
whom have heretofore ostered and taught how to fight
drive them from their infatuated and parrcda purpose of
destroying their own country and only when that
country its Union aud Constitution, inaccessible to out
rage
No doubt, fellow citizens doubt this contest must
lead to great ehusOn OF blood to expenditure to
formations OF victory and discontinue and immense
aggregate of suffering Such have been
OF civil war at all times and wherever they burst forth
1t must be confronted with and steady gage
Every sinew should be braced and if necessary while the
every purse every drop every ven be held at its ser
vice.
When shall have thus done all that great people
and ought to do to rescue from nsurgent violence the
merlcan Unon involving does the safty order liner
ty and peace of countless millions then will the shades
venerated ses smile upon their sons and we look
confidently to just Heaven for success
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-10-03

FIVE CENTS POSTAGE STAMPS to have been issued
yesterday, at Richmond We trust they have been
issued, and will soon be supplied to all the Offices
Prepayment, without stamps is great inconvenience
in fact very incomplete arrangement The stamp is
to be red-the design is the head OF President Davis
with the words Five Cents printed the lower margin
Daitg Journal st INST
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-10-03

ONE WOULD almost think that the Lncolnites had
designs upon us in peculiar way, as though they want
ed to ruin US by throwing their prisoners upon
hands to be fed and kept What about Mullgans
force at Lexington? If they will not make any ar
rangement even exchange we think they ought to
make provision or the support of the men they keep
South to be fed and housed.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-10-03
Engineer-in- Chief. Fort Oregon. N {

KEEP COTTON AT HoME.-The Cotton Factors Of
Mobile have joined their brethren in all the leading
Southern cities in recommending Planters to keep their
cotton at home until the blockade is raised Mobile
contemporary very sensbly remarks: We can per-
ceve good reason sending cotton to this port It
cannot be shipped account Of the blockade and with
out the facilities of shipment there can be no market for
it, Even otherwise there are considerations
OF State and OF patriotism which should every
in the Southern Confederacy to sustain the policy
of the Government in holding on to the staple as the
great political lever that is to be welded in behalf of
the independence of these States To croavd the South
ern seapors wah large stocks of cotton IS nothing more
or less than strong temptation to the enemy to organise
land and roOat ornaments for attacking thsu Keep
cotton back-on your it is SAFE and
can do no harm to the cause Of the country"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-10-03

ON THE first Wednesday in November, being the 9th
day of the month the people OF the State Will De cseo
upon to choose ten members of Congress and twelve
Presidential electors.
The time for holding these important elections Is
GEAR at hand Upon the fitness and patriotism OF
the parties chosen very much of the future success OF
the country may depend.
The usual machinery of parties seems to be out OF
gear and yet machinery must be used or at least
ought be used whereby public action can be concen-
trated and collisions and differences avoided if possible
So far the Presidential electors are concerned the
only Importance or difficulty connected wi that mat
ter arises out of the delicate health of President Davis
which changes the nature of the affair somewhat and in
PRODUCES incidentally the enquiry sot whether Mr. Ste
phens is our choice for Vice President but whether be
is, after Jefferson Davis our first choice for President
With all respect for Mr. Stephens and his ESPECIAL ad-
mrers must confess that this admits of some doubt
If we felt that it did not admit Of this doubt or if this
state of things which we mention only to depore did
not exist we would be willing to join with any one and
every one in seeking to have chosen electors pledged
for Davis and Stephens. For own part we are
perfectly willing to abide by the which may seem
best only asking for harmony-for but one electors al
ticket which will preclude the necessity of canvassng,
and bring out fuller expression at the polls.
We would respectfully solicit suggestions as to how
this is to be done conveniently whether by county
meetings or by district convention or how, We shall
be pleased to hear. The electoral districts will be the
IS the congressional, We presume-how shall the
electors for the State at large be brought into the field
1t is full time that these things were considered.
And about Congress- How is that to be fixed up
How many candidates to have -? Is it necessary
that at this late day should have canvass and
contest2 We ask advce-we solicit it before venuring
to make any recommendation on our own responsibility
that unwilling to take share of response
blity but that we really wish in this case in others
to know and reflect the will of the people.