The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-05-24
From the south--.Progrsssl OF the
.N1GiEa Rebellion. HN82

lowing information a. " B Il
He left New Orleans on Saturday last the
18th. In the city companies OF men are con-
tnually being organized, and recruits are join.
ing every hour. 1t is believed there that within
one month after requisiton is made, one hum
dred thousand men would be ready in different
parts of the South. Nearly this number have
already been enrolled. ts.t- ..l-rs.
The people generally recognize the Southern
COnfedracy, and are determined to resist the
Federal Government. There are, however,
many men who desire peace. The impression
in the South is that the North is divided, and
SOutherners who have arrived there state that
the grOssest Outrages are perpetrated upon
Southern men in this part of the country, and
that no man dare say word in favor of seces-
sion. -. =. t a ~t.r- ....a.
Business in New Orleans is. comparatively
Frustrated.
The cotton crop is good, and prospects fine
for another season. $40
y Travel in the South is not stopped, and is as
regular as heretofore. Troops are transported
over the railroads daily. The men are all well
supplied with arms, and have serviceable
equipments. They have plenty of provisions,
and anticipate prOtracted war. Preparations
are being made to this end. The policy of jeff
Davis is admired. Most of the troops are des.
tined to Virginia.
The plans of the rebels are kept as secret as
possible. and all arrangements carried out as
quietly as they can be. The statements in the
Northern papers that unanimous feeling eX-
lists in the North to make war upon the rebels
is not credited in the South, and the people
there believe it is only done to intimidate them.
They feel confident of success and undoubtedly
expect assistance from the North in obtaining
arms.
News had been received of the organization
of Colonel Billy Wilson's regiment. 1t was
stated that his regiment was composed of cut
threats and burglars, and caused the greatest
excitement. They could not believe the gov
ernme0t would accept them. They confidently
expected that Maryland would secede. The
late news, however, of the Union feeling in
Baltimore, has dissipated this idea.
- The New York Heralds Montgomery
correspondent states that it has been par
TALLY decided that jeff. Davis should take
command of the army at Richmond. The
great discomfort felt by rebel troops for
want of reliable head, has had its influence
on Davis. 1t is also stated that the ques-
tion has been seriously discussed in secret
session, to remove the seat of government
to Richmond, but the intelligence having
been received that the United States Gov
eminent intended to take possession of that
city, it was deemed advisable not to 60 so
far North at present. The correspondent
further says that the reports about Beaure-
CARDS being dead or wounded are unfounded
- The Kentucky Legislature has passed
bill legalizing the suspension of specie
payment by the Kentucky banks. The
House passed resolutions that Kentucky
should maintain strict neutrality during the
present contest, and approving of the Gov
errors refusal, under existing circum-
stances, to furnish troops to the Federal
Government.
- In st. Louis, nearly 900 Irishmen
have been enrolled in the United States
service, and will be organized into sep
arate regiment. The following is from
St. Louis dispatch dated the 18th:
Several Union men having been driven from
Potosi, on the Iron Mountain Railroad, de-
tachment of volunteers under command of
Capt Colt was sent down on Tuesday night to
protect the loyal citizens of that section. Capt.
Colt reached POtOsi at three o'clock yesterday
morning, surrounded the town with chain of
sentinels, and shortly after daylight, about $50
citizens were taken prisoners. They were
formed in a line, and the Union men among
them, after being recognized, were released.
About fifty secessionists were liberated on pa
role, and nine of the leaders brought to the
city prisoners of war.
The lead mandatory belonging to John
Dean was taken possession of, and some 400
pigs of lead seized.
A company of cavalry at De Soto captured
thirty horses and h0isted the Stars and Stripes
on pole just raised to receive secession flag.
Another prominent secessionist was arrested
here, and still another at Victoria, making ten
in all now in the arsenal.
Thirteen American families arrived here last
night, having been driven from the different
towns along the Pacific railroad, for supporting
the Union.
Gen. Price has issued orders instructing the
Brigadier Generals to Immediately organize the
militia in their respective districts, and hold
them in readiness for active service. The off.
GERS and soldiers are enjOined to afford all the
protection in their power to the persons and
property of citizens of the State, without ref.
erence to political principles, the object of this
organization being simply to protect the peO-
pile in their rights under the constitution Of the
State and the United States.
Troops are warned to avoid collision with
any armed bodies, unless it is absolutely re.
CURED to preserve the lives, liberty and prop
erty of the people. The flag of the State of
Missouri is the only one to be used by the
militia.
The official returns from eighty-nine
counties in Kentucky show the Union vote
for Border State Delegates to be 9S,56l.
The aggregate Presidential vote in Novem-
Der was l46,2l6.
The Border State Convention, which
was called by Virginia, to meet at Frank
fort, KY, assembled at that place-tbe
capital of the State--yesterday. The Old
Dominion, since she made the call, and ap-
pointed delegates, having become the pro.
perty of JEFF. DAVIS, will not be repre-
sented. Arkansas, Tennessee and North
Carolina, also made provision for being re-
presented, but owing to their secession, it
is doubtful whether delegates will be ap-
pointed or attend. 1t is probable, however,
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