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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1861-05-24
The u. s. will Protect Mexico.


Hcruld's Dnpdtches:-It appears that
more than month ago our Government
gave notice to the powers of Europe who
took part in the Paris Congress in 1856,
that they were willing to accept the coda
they adopted al that period, which de-
clares privateering to be piracy. The
Government has received the amplest rs
surnnce fro., Austria, that she will havs
little to do with the rebels whatever,
whilst Prussia has not hesitated to mani
fest in plain terms her unequivocal sym
pathy with our country.
The Secretary Of State has given notice
to Mexico that the Monroe doctrine will
be carried out with all the energy and re-
sources of the Government, and that moth
ing in the shape of foreign intervention
will be tolerated or submitted to for sin
gle hour. ~
Mexico has been assured in the most
positive language that she can depend on
the active support of the country, should
any European power atternpt to violate
her soil.
A warning has been given to Spain that
if she ventures to accept the sr.ful proffers
Of Dominica. she will do 30 at her peril.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1861-05-24
Change in the Volunteer System.

The Milwaukee Press and Neys states
that Gov. RANDALL has received instruc-
tons from W Washington, in regard ,c the
organization of the volunteer forces which
materially modify the system upon which
We have been proceeding.
Under the new arrangement, all the
officers of the Brigade, when called into
the service of the United States, are ap-
pointed by the United States.
The minimum number to constitute a
company is eighty three; the maximum
one hundred and one. All our companies
thus far have been composed of seventy
eight men, including officers. The Office
of Ensign is discontinued, and each cons
pany has two Lieutenants, five Sergeants,
and eight Corporals.
Of the regimenta, officers, the Quarter
Master and Assistant, and Commissary
must be selected from among the Lieu
tenants of the regiment.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1861-05-24
Retrenchment in Expenses.

During the present s,agnation in busi-
ness, and the great scarcity Of money, the
merchant, the 10 manufacturer, the mechanic,
and all trades and professions are obliged
10 retrench their usual expenses, to save
themselves from bankruptcy. For these
reasons, and to avoid running into debt, we
will issue only half sheet weekly until
those in arrears shall replenish our lreasu
ry, or the times improve. One cause for
this course is, that our journeyman has
volunteered for the war, leaving US with
out the necessary help in the office.
We hope this arrangement will be only
temporary; and we assure our readers
they will find the usual amount of news
in our columns, as heretofore. While we
shall lack little in quantity, we will en-
deavor to make up in quality.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1861-05-24
Harper's Ferry.

BY despatch in odays paper, it is not
improbable that the first collision which
occurs between the government troops and
the secessionists, may be at Harper's Fer
ry, Virginia, in few days. A virginian
soldier writing to the Harrisburgh Regis
ter, May 5th, describes Its position and the
means taken for its defence by the seces.
sionsts, as follows:
So well are we fortified here that it
would be impossible, without dreadful loss,
for foreign foe to pass through. A the
heights are planted with cannon, looking
for miles up and down the Railroad. -Four
cannons are planted at the mouth of the
bridge that crosses the Potomac. Scouts
are sent for miles over the mountains, and
by means of signals, in two minutes we
could know Of the approach of an enemy
miles of. The men always hold themselv-
es in readiness for the field. Last night,
when the men were ordered out, within
fifteen minutes after the order was given,
the "Valley Guards" were ieady for action
and in half an hour every man in the camp
Was ready.
There are now about 5 900 men station
ed here. About $500 Infantry, 1 200 ri
Hemen, and 500 cavalry.
All the msehinery in work shops here
is being removed to Richmond for safety.
1t seems to be wrong to evacuate all tie
work shops here. They are splendid
buildings, and did not cost les. than 81.
100000 or A., coo, 900.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1861-05-24
Health of Judge DOUGLAS.

Judge DOUGLAS has been seriously in
disposed for several dsys-so much SO
that his physicians gave up all hope for
his recovery on Friday night. Since then
We hsve received the joyful intelligence
that his health was improving, and that on
Monday be was considered out of danger.
We are rejoiced at this, as the exigencies
of the present hour demand his counsel
and the assistance of his experienced and
wise craftsmanship. He could not well
be spared by his countrymen at this time,
and we hope he will live to see his country
once more peaceful and happy.
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government shey propose to establish, only
upon the condition of implicit obedience
to their rulers, without the right to ques-
tion their policy. l.s
To the Union Democrats Of The slave
States they offer immunity to life on con-
dition that they will assist In suhduing
the rebels of the seeded States and then
quietly submit to be despoiled of their
goods, together with the rights, franchises
and equality guaranteed to them 10y the
present constitution. The poor +" Papists"
the most loyal and patriotic of our citi-
zens, who are volunteering by regiments
and brigades to fight the battles of the
Union, who have freely poured out their
blood under the American flag in every
battle field of the country-these men are
" doomed )" "Popery and Slavery" must
60 down together under the wrath of
Providence and the spiri, of the age"
represented by the Republican party
Must Democrats be silent, while treason
puts on the garb Of loyalty and stalks
abroad in our land, and bloody revolution
whets its hsak upon our armor? Eter
nal vigilance is the price of liberty" and
that price is never demanded more than
in times of civil commotion. While it is
the imperative duty of every loyal citizen
to defend the constitution and maintain
the laws. it is equally imperative upon
him to see to j. that patriotism be not
perverted to party purposes, nor loyalty
betrayed into revolution. When these
things are threatened, silence would be
treason, and submission cowardice.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1861-05-24
An Irish Exodus.

The New York Irish American says
{" every mail that reaches these shores
brings intelligence Of a wilder flight of the
people of Ireland from their native soil,
and a stronger ebb in the tide that is fast
draining toe land of its blood and marrow.
From every seaport, the peasan,ry and
small farmers pour in an incsssan: stream
that can be likened to nothing but the flow
of the vital current from the severed arter-
les of the hum an frame. And, in ninety>
nine cases out of hundred, these exiles
turn their faces towards the United States,
just at this moment when their chances of
making a livelihood here are utterly de-
stroyed by the civil strife upon the irnme-
diate verge of which our whole commun-
ity find themselves placed by the reckless
ambition ofunprincipled political shemers.
This is the most melancholy feature of the
affair, and is the one to which We desire
to draw the attention Of the clergy and the
press of Ireland without distinction
Surely these bodies have enough of indu.
ence with the people to prevent them
from insanely rushing upon the certain
misery and want which await the laboring
population-sspeclaly those burdened
with famiies-should they unwisely cast
themselves and their fortunes upon this
land, at time when the market for their
industry is efectualy closed by a civil war,
the end of which, just now, no man can
foresee. This consideration cannot be too
forcibly impressed on those who have no,
yet severed their home ties. It's timely
application may save great deal of suffer
ing, endured by many when experience
has come too late and if in its avoidance
even corresponding am ount of privation
mnst be borne at home, i. will be light
ened by the presence of kindred and
friends, the want of whose kindly offices
is one of the hardest trials of the sxile's
lot."
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1861-05-24

APPoINTMENT.-Wel learn that ABRA-
HAM ANDREWS, of the town of Kossuth,
has been appointed Light-Keeper at this
place, rice Col. T. A. II. EDWARDS, re-
moved. Col. E. made an excellent officer,
and notwithstanding We have no parties
now-according TO Republican logic-he
was obliged to walk the plank because
he is Democrat. Our Democratic
friends are called TRAITORS" if they refuse
to fight the South, and ye, in Mr.. LIN
coins opipion, they are un6. 20 hold a
$500 office
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1861-05-24
From Madison.

In obedience to the call of the Governor,
the Legislature met at Madison on the
18th inst, and both houses Immediately
organized by re electing its old officers.
Gov. RANDALL then delivered his mess
sage in person, which will be found on the
next page.
On Monday afternoon, the Senate pass
ed the military bill, which provides for
raising six additional regiments. 1t viii.
probably pass the Assembly.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1861-05-24

COLONEL OF THE THIRD REaIMESr
The Madison Journal states that at is
understood, although no commission has
yet been issued, that tho Governor ha.
appointed Capt. G. S. HAMILTON, of Fond
du Lao, Colonel of the Third Wisconsin
Regiment. Col. II. is a graduate Of
West Point, has served many years in the
army, wss in some of the mos, holly con
tested battles in Mexico, and distinguished
himself there as brave and gallant off,
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1861-05-24

BAD CoNDUcr Milwaukee Senti-
mel, since Gen. KING ceased writing for
it's columns, has endeavored to provoke
mob law in that city-and put under the
law of prescription all men and newsra-
pers who will not come under its idea oi
patriotism The Green Bay ADVOCATE
rebukes its course in the following Ian
guage:
If the Sentinel really desires harmony,
it must do its share towards it, an not,
whether from one motive to another, seek
to coerce men or newspapers into hostile
positions.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1861-05-24
Manitowoc County Guards.

We understand that orders have been
received by this Company to fill its ranks
TO Io1 men Immediately. that they will
begin to draw pay in few days, and will
probably be ordered to march inside Of a
week.
Those who wish 10 60 TO the wars, have
now an opportunity Of doing so by enroll
ing their names at once.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1861-05-24
Wreck Of the Steamer Grey Eagle.

Wreck of the Steamer Grey Eagle.
The Rock Island (Illinoi.) Argus gives
the following particulars Of the wreck Of
the steamer Grey Eagle at that point on
the Mississippi on the 9th inst:
One Of the most shocking marine acci.
dents which ever occurred here took place
about S o'clock yesterday afternoon, Thurs.
day, May 8, 1861. The fine side wheel
steamer Grey Eagle, Capt d. Smith Hsr-
ris, on her down trip in passing the bridge,
struck the pier on the Illinois side Of the
draw, just forward Of her wheel house, stove
the boat and sunk her TO Texa. almost
Instantly The river was filed with pieces
tf the floating wreck, and the bodies of
human beings struggling for life, and their
cries could be heard for great distance
The steam ferry boat went inm ediatey
to their assistance, and large numbers of
skiffs put out from either shore Many
persons were rescued from a wntery grave
by the skiffs, and hurried to the shoar in
an exhausted state, and taken care of bv
the people. The wreck grounded near
the foot of the island, swung around,
head up stream. and was fast, the portion
of it above water was covered with human
beings who were taken off by the ferry
boat.
The shores Of Rock Island and Daven-
port were lined with thousand of specta
tors, and every possible effort was made
to save the unfortunate passengers. The
excitement among the people, and indig>
| nation against the bridge was intense, and
i, only needed leader to have demolished
it at once.
The Grey Eagle WAS one of the North
ern line boats, and WAS owned by the GA.
lena, Dunleith. and Minnesota Packe,
Company. She was valued at about $50,
600, and it is reported that she was not
insured-but this seems hardly credible.
How many were lost, it is impossible to
tell. Mr.. Langy distinctly saw with his
glass, from his warehouse, quite a mum
ber jump overboar,I, as the boat emerged
from the draw. There are known to have
been ,hree drowned nearly opposite the
ferry landing and in sight Of .kitfs unable
to reach them in time. And the person
named as 'insane" was chained to the
deck, and Of course was drowned.
The numerous incidents, hair breadth
escapes, and heroic actions would fill col
umns, bat we have no time for them now
The boat was heavily laden with grain
mostly wheat-and some -four. She
also had pretty heavy lnanitss. Of mis-.
ceIlaneous freight.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1861-05-24

"STtTcH. STITCH! Siren Who OF
us has not read Hoods wailing " Song Of
the Shirt wherein are depicted the sor-
rows, trial: and troubles Of the poor seam
stress; never other song perhaps with such
beauty of version, such truthfulness of ex
preston, has given us a knowledge of the
"wo of woman" Blu. Hood suggested no
remedy for this tediousness of woman's
work; he lived in day when the appli-
ances of art had not been brought to bear
for the relief Of her weary fingers. She
vas used to toiing, drudging then-now
her life is eheered and made pleasan, by
the comfort incident to freedom from task
and tedium; her tired fingers no longer
stitch, stitch, stitch long into the night
when tired natures sweet restorer, balmy
sleep, should close her heavy eyes in rest
Invention has been her helper, ard she
has now apleasure in the stitching, wherc-
in before she found her greatest over
task, and to no one more is she indebted
than to the inventors of that excellent
Sewing Machine manufactured by Ladd,
Webster & Co.. Boston Home Journal.
Cook, Stone & Co., 124 Lake Street,
Chicago, are the North Western Agents
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1861-05-24
F The President has promoted Bri

T The President has promoted Bri-
gadier Gen. BUTLER, to be henceforth a
Major General of the U. S. Army. Gen.
BUTlER drew up the celebrated Democra
tic Platform in Cincinnati in 1856, and
has generally been called a "Northern
Dcughface by the Republican papers.
lie is now doing their fighting, and pro-
tecting their President in Washington.
Is be "Dougbface now. Let us ask
who are the Doughfaces Will some
Abolition press answer?
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1861-05-24

DolSGs OF THE SOUTHERN CONGRESS-
n despatch from Montgomery, Alabama,
Of the 18th, states tha, Congress passed
bills organizing patent Office, and au.
thorizing the issue of $50, 900, 900 bonds
payable in twenty years, interest not ex.
ceeding s per cent or in lieu of bonds an
issue Of s2o,oOo,oo0 treasury notes in
small suns, without interest.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1861-05-24

EDITORIAL CoNvRsTIoS.--The Editorial
Convention will be held this year at Wa
tertown. Doubtless the usual arrange.
ments will be made to pass the fraternity
free to and from the place of meeting
The Convention will meet the fourth
Wednesday in June. The annual addre,,
will be delivered by E. A. CALKrSs, of thu
Madison Argus, and the poem BY II. NJ
THOMPSON, Of the Home Leaoue.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1861-05-24
Job Printing!

We are prepared at alf times to do any
kind of work in the Book and Job Print
ing line. Having large and varied as
sortment of type, and a large stock of diff
fereut kinds of paper, we can print hand
bills, cards, checks, notes, de-, as neat as
can be done this side of Milwaukee, and as
cheap as The cheapest. Try US.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1861-05-24

@ The Great Eastern arrived once
more in New York on the 1th inst; b1,
in view Of the prevailing war excitement,
che was no more regarded than If she were
OILY Jersey oyster .ioor. So much fot
d se,.,.iopx"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1861-05-24

speaking Of tie Firemen's Parade. says:
"Torrent Company No. 2, made good
appearance, the company being composed
of soroe Of the best citizens on the South
Side of the River, and the rowdyism which
so often disgraces the Fire Department,
finds no countenance from them"
We have good authority for stating
that the editor of the Tribune does not
belong to Torrent Co. No. g."
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1861-05-24

DANIEL E. SIcxLxs.-This individual,
who will be remembered AZ the murderer
Of Key, in Washington, for he seduction
of Mrs. s., has offered brigade of 1000
men for the service of the government.
The President has ordered bin 10 march
10 Washington =. ONCE.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1861-05-24

A SEnEsADE. tender our thanks
TO those friends who complinented our
family on Monday evening, and regre, that
We were not present 10 hear them sing
The Star Spang'ei Banner" in such fine
'tvle.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1861-05-24

IxFRovExESr.-The Kewaubes Enter.
pr,ss has been enlarged, and now appears
a seven column paper. II has always been
an interesting sheet, and Of great benefit
TO that village and county.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1861-05-24

CoTrLL1oN PARYY.-A Cotillion Party
will be given at LovELr's Hotel, at Branch
village, this friday evening. 1t is q
good place to "sbake the foot" and ,hos.
who attend may expect to have pleasant
time.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1861-05-24

S advertisers aeiH please bear IN mind
that the Pilot has nog the largest eireula-
ton Of any English paper printed IN hss
county, and that Il is for their interest TO
use ITS columns. Adreytise IN IL, and there
By increase your business.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1861-05-24

rTHE BEST QUALITY OF BRICK on hsnd
L at al times at sa.co per thousand, nv
Carl FRICKE.
On the RsFids Flank Rosd.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1861-05-24

~ The schooner Belle ran against The
bridge yesterday morning The vessel
snd bridge we're both injured.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-04-30
THE NEW s.

dispatch from Richmond says that propositions OF
,eace are coming from Lincoln and his Cabinet to the
Virginia Convention through third parties Doubtful
Gov Hicks of Maryland, says the force now being
assembled Washington intended for nothing tie
d,6nce Of The CapitaI and Lincoln has told the Mayor
of Baltimore the same thing 1t is stated that Messrs.
Chase and Seward express themselves as opposed to
the war policy of the government
We think uncle Abraham and his crew arc already
getting tired of coercion. The spirit will soon
,ubside with them, and it will be long before they
will gladly acknowledge the independence of the South
The Lincolntes have it is reported, lUO 900 soldiers
at Annapolis Md. They intend hold possession of
that city keep up communi, atom between the
North and Washing n.
The news from Fortress Monroe of the contemplated
evacuation of that post, f true is significant and i'm
pOrant.
Lieut.. Maury has resigned and is in the service
of Virginia. No American enjoys higher reputation
in Europe than Lit Maury. He has done more for the
fact that he sides with the South will have great
weight abroad.
The Norfolk Bay line is open to Baltimore.
at Richmond.
1. is stated that arrangements are being made for
holding the next session of Congress in Chicago
Illinois.
1t is rumorei that France has frRate Char
lesion the suggestion of President Davis.
An Army Of 5000 nen is to be concentrated at Ra-
leigh y. e. Col. d. H. Hill is in command of the
Camp of Instruction.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-04-30
PREPARATIONS TO EvACUATE FORT
MONROE
Correspondence Of the Petersburg Express.
EOprOIr Anvil

NoRFoLk Apfll "a, 1901
You were informed last night by telegraph Of the
preparation being made by the Northern barbarian
for the destruction OF Fortre Monroe There can be
doubt OF the truth of the information Furnished il
human testimony can be credited. Eye witnesses, re-
liable gentlemen, reported the facts they them
All the houses outside the Fort have been evacuated
and several OF the families that occupied them
in this city. Servants owned here and hired at the
Fort have been returned to their owners without u
word of explanation These people and others report
that for days the troops have been kept busy break
ing small arms spikng cannon. and otherwise destroy
ing property Also, that several excavations have
been made into the walls of the Fort, evidently with
the intention of blowing it up.
One of the FIVE large steamers that went up the bay
yesterday with troops touched at Old Point and took
on board one thousand men. Col DeI2uSsy. the COM
mandant went on her. When taking leave of his wife
and other ladies, he heard say that they would
all be together again in few days, and that there
would be no fighting"
From these facts it wonld appear be the policy
the Lincoln Government to destroy and abandon all
the Notifications in its possession in the Southern
States, and concentrate the whole power its disposal
for the defence Of Washington. This course being
adopted and Lncon's proposal suspend hustililies
for sixty days, being acceded to it may reasonably be
inferred that, with the destruction of Fortress Monroe
this singular and bloodess will terminate. The
Northern Congress meeting early in July will receive
Commissioners from the Confederate States then
of recognition and separation will be proposed and
probably accepted. The only of trouble
will be the public debt and the Federal Capital. AS to
the Territories public works. &c it will be proposed
10 separate on the IN PoSS"S prl"cpe each parry re-
tanning whatever it has in possession. is true that
with proverbial Yankee ShrewdneSs and meanness they
render valneless possible before delivering
them to us; but no matter, it would be happy
radiance to be clear of Northern associates at
whatever pecuniary sacrifice The difficulties about
the public debt and the Federal Capital less easy
of adjustment and may yet involve in protracted
hostilities.
This morning several loud and prolongued reports
were heard in the direction of Old Point. and it
that the work of destruction had commenced
But the Baltimore boat arrived shortly afterwards
ported that the walls still standing. and apparent
ly everything was quiet It that neghborhood.
We have seen nothing confirming the above.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-04-30

Produce of all kinds has advanced since our last re-
port. and the supply is not equal to the demand
Bacon hog round, will readily bring I2!, hams Ia.
Flour $3.50 TO S3.75 per sack FOR best grades, and
50 IS to S3ao for other qualities.
Corn sc to 50. Wheat Sli5 to Sl.5O for white and
Sl.35 to Sl.4o for Red. Meal in demand
Cotton-noDe Offering and it is uncertain what IL
would bring, though think former prices are fully
maintained
Groceries have advanced and are advancing. Rio
Coffee Is TO 20. LaguIe 22k, Java 25 TO %. N. D.
Sugar l2A. Sal, 81 per sack. Mackerel in kits 81.
II the war continues. groceries well as country
produce will continue 10 advance. Something to eat
will be in great demand this