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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-06-06

Our BANKING SYsTEM-THE CURRENCY
There is very strong feeling growing up
amongst the mercantile community in favor Of
the immediate passage of general bankrupt
law. 1t will, no doubt, be pressed upon
the attention of Congress as soon as it
meets, as something will have to be done at
once for the relief of our merchants, the majo.
rity of whom will 60 to pieces before the win
ter sets in unless legislative aid is afforded
them. Apart from its expediency in this point
of view, the condition of our currency ran.
ders its adoption imperative. Amongst the
fourteen hundred banks of issue in the country,
having nominal capital of six HUNDRED
millions, only those in the three princi
pal Northern cities are in any thing like sound
state. All the others have either suspended
specie payments, are broken or are trading on
a fictitious capital. By October next large
proportion Of them will, in all probability, be
swept away, and the trade OF the country will
be crippled for want Of reliable circulating
medium. 1t is useless to think Of any me asure
for revivipg confidence in State banks They
have been tried, and found to fail us whenever
we have been visited By severe crisis Of auy
kind, whether financial, commercial or political
We do not gee how any other result was to
be anticipated from them. They are not the
legitimate offspring of our Institutions. When
the federal government was first organized
there were but three banks in the country, and
so strong was the conviction Of the impolicy
of their multiplication that.a provision was
introduced in the constitution forbidding their
establishment by the State governments. That
provision was evaded by the latter giving
authority to others to do indirectly that which
they themselves were prohibited from doing.
These banks can consequently be regarded in
no other light than as usurpations Of federal
privileges. and, like all arbitrary assumptions OF
power they have worked great deal Of mis-
chief. 1t is too late now to do away with an
evil which has become so deeply rooted. but we
can dimRish and control it. A general bank
rupt law will exercise over State bauks
powerful check, by enabling their creditors to
wind up their affairs whenever they detect evi
dences Of dishonest or reckless management
Next to the establishment of national bank
this will be the measure most needed to restore
the trade of the country to prosperity as soon
as the cessation Of hostilities allows il to return
into its ordinary channels. 1t will at onos re-
lieve the mercantile community from the en-
barrasgments brought upon them by the war,
and protect them against the recurrence of re-
vulsions produced by the Imitation of credit
The objections formerly urged against the
measure are disappearing under the PRESSURE Of
the evils WHICH it is cS,culs.ed to remedy, AMI
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-06-06
The Death OF Senator Douglas.
TIE FUNERAL OF SENATOR DOUGLAS.

CHICAGO, June s, 1861.
The funeral Of Senator Douglas takes place a. ten
O'Clock on Friday next,
TAsmsGroN, June s, 1861.
Secretary Seward causes the following notice to he
issued 70 day
DEPARTMENT OF SrATR, I
WASHINGTON, June 3, 1851.
Information having been received of the decease
the Hon Stephen A. Douglas, Senator In the Congress
Of the United States and that the obsequies will sake
place at Chicago, and not at this capital as was sup
posed the President directs that the public Offices be
closed on the day Of that ceremony, in honor II
the memory Of the deceased. The executive mansion
and other public buildings will be draped in mourning
for the period OF thirty days.
WILLIAM q. SEWARD
EIMnsA. June s, 1881.
By order Of Brigadier General Van valkenbcrg, tie
flags at this depot foated at half mast to-day token
respect to the memory OF Judge Douglas By the
order minute guns fred from sweve to O'Clock
BOSTON, June 8, 1881.
The Common Council last night adopted appropriate
solutions Of respect to the memory Of Senator Douglas
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-06-06

CONCERT AT MADAME MEARs BURKaARDr's -A concert
viii be given this evening at Madame Burkls-drs ca.
abi,sbmer In Madsnn avenue, in aid OF the volunteer
fund The lady vocalists will be Mrs Dalton Miss Coles
Miss Foster and Miss Harris, assisted en- tbs
by Mr. MArzocchi. Mr.. Perrin, ,be popular tenor; Mr.
VIM. Mason, the pianist, end Mr.. Schroeder (cornet
piston, Will alao contribute Their va.uabe services
Mise HaDey viii perform soo on the harp I. is en-.
pected that the concert will be very rrsi.ant ore
the families and friends Of the pur.s Of the establish
ment being alcre suffc.e1. TO g;7e Il ec.at
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-06-06

MApAMx ANNA BISHOP will give the las. Of her draw
ing room concerts at Suy vesau: Institute. this
ng at eight O'Clock During the evening Mseare Bishop
WI sing new song Of WELCOME to the Gs'an. Seventh
Regneut," written expressly Cor this occasion.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-06-06
New Hampshire LegfsAatu1e.

CONCoRD, June 8, 1861.
The New Hampshire Legislature met to-day Herman
Foster, of Manchester was chosen President Of ths
Senate, and Edward A. Rollins, Of Summersworth
Speaker of the House, both republicans.
The Goytrnor's message wiz probably be delivered
10 .morroY
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-06-06
Explosion.

HALIFAX ~. 81, June S, 1861,
An explosion has occurred in the Alison mines k:Hig
three nen and sixteen horses rris will affect tna
supply Of coal.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-06-06
WILLIAM q. SEWARD.

The Health Of Ex-Prssident Buchanan.
WASHINGTON, June s, 1861.
FIX Secretary Of State, Black who, to-day, returned
rom wheathnd, Gays that ex President Buchanan is
tlowly recovering from his severe sickness.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-06-06
The State Inebrfate Asylum,

BIDGHAMT0N, N. T., June 5, 1861.
TIE following gentlemen this day cleo ,ed officers
OF the New York State Inebrate Asylum for the ensuing
yeaT:-Dr. Vae1tine Mott, President; Hon. W. Nc
CGcn, First Vice President Hon Josiah B. Williams 6e.
tond Vice President; jonathan Il Ransom, treasurer
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-06-06

United States MnrAhars Office.
-UNs 5.--Soven Of tho crew OF the ship Citizen vera
s-eesed by Deprty stephen Wioc "a cnaree n reyot
-. A. RclEes uias u Vie vessel, made Tho cairsc.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-06-06

we, therefore, do not anticipate that 1t viii
meet with any very serious opposidon when Il
is again preached in Congress.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-06-06

health, but for the crops, which latter look WELL
Sugar making is in full blast, and the sugar is
being shipped, principally to Europe, as fast as
made. Late advices from the United States of
continued hostlities, have induced some specula
ton in our markets. Flour is OF So, and other
breadstufs are advancing. Heavy arrivals of
coal have caused the article to fall to 81 so per
ton. Goldfish, slaves and lumber are in good sup
ply. The British officers on this station apprehend
no difference with America, as neutrality between
the North and South will be strictly observed"
The demand for beef cattle was toleraby active
yesterday, but owing to increased receipts prices
declined about half cent per pound, ranging
from 7c. to $40. &c. Mich cows were dull and
nominally unchanged. veals plenty, dull and
unchanged" Sheep and lambs were less
plenty, in good demand and somewhat higher on
the average. Swine were dull and lower-prices
ranging from 3ssc. to 4%c. The total receipts
were 1864 beef CATTLE 127 cows, 1926 veals,G ,O48
sheep and lambs, and 6,808 swine.
The cotton market yesterday was quiet and sales
Of moment TRANSFERRED while quotations were In de-
gree nominal The receipt OF the late intelligence from
Liverpool giving account Of increased demand and
6rmness that market together with the fact that the
weather fine and the bank rates OF interest remained
unaltered impaired rmnesa and confidence TO the
views OF holders The Austraasans news did not come
TO hand until after the close Of business hours
Flour was irregular; there was more done in com
mon and medium grades Of State and Western for
shipping, while extra qualities were unchanged
The receipts Of wheat were large, much OF
which continued 70 arrven poor condition and scarcely
saleabe except at low range Of prices Medium grades
in good shipping order firm and wanted for export
Prime to choice white dull. Corn firm and in
good demand In part for shipment with toerably free
salee Pork was dull and lower for mess sales of which
were made at SIC SIX SIG 62H, and prime sold at
$l2 Is $l2 co. Sugars in fair demand, with sales
OF about 100 hhds at rates given in another column
Coffee steady, with moderate sales Freight engage
ments in both American and foreign vessels to
fair extent, at rates 81 ven In another place.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-06-06

FoRTIFICATIoNs IN THE HARBoRs OF THE
NORTHERN C1TIEs.-Our government has during
the last ten years expended large amount Of
money in erecting, enlarging and completing
the forts on the coast Of the Southern States but
have done little or nothing towards perfecting
or increasing the capacity Of the harbor de-
fences Of this the commercial capital of the
nation, or any other important city of the
non slaveholding States. Since the mask is
Bull, and his pretended friendship for the
United States is shown by the events of the
last month to be hypocrisy of the deepest dye;
while concealed under the pretension of friend
ship has been an earnest desire and longing
for an opportunity to divide and weaken us as
nation, it becomes all important that the
proper authorities should at once look to the
.ortfcation of all our Northern ports The
failure Of the English Cabinet to comprehend
the Issues in this country, and with the knowl-
edge of the fact that all her boosted love for
this country are hollow pretensions to cover
up her real designs, it is not at all improbable
that before this struggle is at an end we shall
be found in war with England-a Power natu-
rally our ally. Let, therefore, our city, State
ard United States authorities proceed at once
to examine the forts and Notifications defend
ing all The approaches to our city, with the
view of making them as inpregnable as pos
sible against the assaults of any forces that
John Ball may conclude to send here. The
ZANE course should be adopted in regard to
the harbor 6efences Of Philadelphia, Boston
and all other ports Of entry in the loyal States.
A precauticn in this respect may save us
gitA !, 20 Of treasure aid life Will ouf ausho
rites besir themselves al once!
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-04-19
Markets.

By Ielegraph.] New YORK, April l6.
FLOUR dull, heavy and FIVE cents lower.
Sales, 5000 bbls.
WHEAT dull and heavy.
MILLwAKEE, April l6.
FLOUR more active."more disposition man
ifested to invest funds.
WHEAT market was steady and unchanged,
buyers offered S5@ssc. for shipping grades,
new receipts in store, and S3@4Oc. for old re.
ceipts. Holders ask yesterdays prices, and a
few sales were made at s53c. for No. 2, and
sS9sSa for No. in store, new receipts. The
steamers news being unfavorable there was
not so much disposition to buy as yesterday.
Bag wheat continues to sell at SOC,
--t .- NEW YORK, April Is.
FLOUR-No material change in prices
WHEAT-Heavy sales of 5000 bushels at
sl.39; Milwaukee Club, delivered, s1.32 choice
Amber Iowa, l.26@l.2s; Red State, 1877.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-04-19

SECEssED.-Some excitement was pro-
duced on the levee, Sunday morning, by the
departure for Montgomery of our little Pal
metto friend, Major J. h. Ingraham, Adju.
tant of the twenty-third regiment of Min.
nesota Militia. We understand that be,
some time since, applied for commission
in the Confederate army, and was directed
to report himself Immediately to L. G.
Walker, Secretary of War. At the time
he went aboard the boat, be was entirely
unarmed, and not considered dangerous to
approach-the Captain, however, took the
precaution to put him in state room lined
with tin, so that there could be no danger
of the boat catching fire. 1t was noticed
that he didn't take his seat at the table, at
dinner, and shortly afterwards be was found
making hearty meal from the fues under
the boilers. We are sorry to lose the Major.
There was something in his intense loyalty
to his native State that commanded our
admiration. 1t was honest, hearty and nat
ural.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-04-19

SUPERIOR RAILRoAD.--We have heard
that great efforts are to be made by the
citizens cat or above Anoka," to have a
majority of the stock taken in that section,
so as to control the terminus of the road :.
The st. Cloud Democrat says:
TAKE SToCK.-..Our citizens should set about
taking stock in the Superior Railroad. One
share $100, entities the holder to vote for d.
rectors, and only $500 are to be paid on the
share. Let some of our leading Germans pre-
sent this matter to our German farmers who
all have cash. The value of their lands would
be doubled by having the road reach the Mis-
sissippi here. If this opportunity is let pass,
and the terminus is taken to st. Paul, the road
will be comparative failure, and it may be
many years before We get Superior Railroad.
All must see that such road is an ultimate
necessity. Let use every. exertion to have it
uOly.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-04-19

The Winona Republican says man from
an Eastern State had purchased farm in
this vicinity last fall, came up there a few
days ago with $500 in Illinois and Wiscon-
sin currency, for the purpose of buying
stock and implements for his farm. On his
arrival, he found that of the entire sum in
his possession not $50 was current--on all
above this amount there was an average
discount of perhaps twenty-five per cent
This is but single instance of the losses
which the people have to sustain from the
irresponsible banking system of our neigh
boring States, the currency of which has
obtained so wide a circulation in the North
west.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-04-19

MUCH NEEDED IMPRovEMENr.-Ther
should be road Immediately constructed
from the west end of the bridge to the
bluffs beyond. The present track is under
water, and citizens living over the other side
had to take boats to get to town yesterday,
while teams found it difficult to keep the
track. 1t looks like shiftlessness to build a
bridge at an expense Of Sl5O,OOO and not
make the approaches to it passable.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-04-19
16~ SIR JAMES CLARKE,S FE.

MALE PiLLS-1his well known medicine is no impo
on, Sue sure ana sale remedy for Female Difficult.
although powerful remedy ians nothing hurtfn
10 the constitution To married ladies it is
suited twill, in short time, bring on the month";
period with regularity - wv "n'niy
IN All cases OF Nervous and Spinal Affections Pain
IN the BACK and Limbs Fatigue slight exertion pal
pllSuon OF the Heart, Mysteries, and Whites these Pills
WIN enect cure when all others have failed and Al
Ihough powerful remedy, do contain iron Gallo
mel 1ntmeny, or anythng hurtiul to the constitution
ui GreCtlons IN the pamphlet around each package
which should be carefully preserved
parucu lars, get pamphlet free of the agent
N b.-Sl ana postage stamps ensiosed 10 an author
by return mails ~ w pans
Sold by DAY jerks, ST. Paul, and bv all good
ci dSsis'o cFSIJ "HtTe Oc2idYWly
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-04-19

A FASHION LONG NEEDED.-1t is stated that
the latest Fashion" announced from Europe is
that of dressing very plainly when going to
church. Some of the ladies of the first circles
60 up to worship in plain calico. 1t is thus
sought to encourage the attendance of the poor
who have hitherto withheld their presence for
lack OF Sunday Clothes"
We place this in our local column to-day
hoping it may have the effect of inducing
some of our female readers to adopt the
new fashion, not merely to encourage the
attendance of the poor at church, but more
for their own good. The fact OF the fashion
being a foreign one will doubtless be of the
usual effect in adopting it in this country.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-04-19

LIABLE couId De gwen in favor of any medicine than
the following letter received unsolicited from the Rev
w. b. Jacobs Read it ~ 0 awe
uo D. n, NEWARK. Nj, June 6, 1862
me, unsoIpcted to send you word of cCmmendation
or your ram Killer. have used it in nv ariIv those
several years, and found all it claims to he Eo1
coughs colds burns cholera tendencies
lies regard the Pain Killer beyond all price and AZ
elhcsclous beyond any medicine within my know ledge
we Keep as our cnlet family medicine and find its
use N ordinary cases worth more Than any ctor The
tesumony OF DINERS among my acquairtances and
rienos, Is eq ually favorable. Many clereymen have
spoken Oh II In the highest terms family medicine
missionaries IN rept ated instances have said to me in
person aEo In their letters, that the Pain Killer was nv
iar me best medicine used in heather lands and they
use IL ior Ia and families, and administer it to
otners around them. Thus much am inclined To ssy
others. 10 Oenen' "
You are at liberty to this testim, NAL if of any
service. Yours ETC.. - ""'
Rev. W. B. JACOBS
$780, Late Editor of Christian CbroneIe
icine dealers. oe'' "Au NAe0'
Sold by DAY jerks,
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-04-19

DRowNED.-The only fatal accident of
the flood, so far as we have learned, was the
drowning on Sunday of a man named Chas
Pulle, near Stuart & Cobb's saw mill, while
engaged in removing his furniture in a small
boat, which capsized.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-04-19

LIEUT.. Gov. DoNNELLY is now filling the
Executive chair at the Capitol, in the
absence of Governor Ramsey. The Secre-
tary and Treasurer of State are both alb.
sent. The Superintendent of Public In.
struction is at his post.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-04-19
COMMERCIAL.
Financial News,
ST.. PAR

ST. PAUL, April II.
We give below the list of Wisconsin and
Illinois banks that have been discredited, and
the rates of discount in this city on the issues
of each. These rates are liable to 1uctua.
ton every day. Circumstances NAV arise
which will bring some of them up to par, or de-
pleciate them still further, and Others now at
par may be discredited at any moment. We
can only say that at the rates indicated, the
bills were purchased to-day by Messrs. Thomp.
son Brothers.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-04-19
L. IN TEN MIN UTES
BRYAN,s PULMONIC WATERS

Are unailing in the cure of Coughs Colds Asthma
'ronchts, Sore Throat, HOarseness, Difficult Breath
IN, Incpient Consumption, and Diseases OF the Lungs
lney nave no taste OF medicine, and Child u IN aRe
them thousands have been restored 10 hes h
before despered Testimony given in hundreds ofcA.
ASK for Bryans Pulmonic Wafers-the original and
offered for sale. Twenty tive cents a box Sold he
dealers generally. 0 "
JOB MOSES Sole Proprietor Rochester N y
, For sale by DAY jerks, st. Paul and Iii good
Druggists. oc1Id ~ So
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-04-19

SURVEYOR GENERAL. understand
that the pressure for Office under the Sur.
veyor General is tremendous, but have not
yet learned of any appointments being
made. The following is the list of salaries
attached to the office:
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MOthers Read This.

ineioowlng is an extractfrom letter written by
past9r OF Baptist church, IN the Journal and Messep
ger Olncnnatl, Ohlo and speaks volumes in favor of
renowned medlcine-Mrs. WinsIoW Soothing
Syrup Tor children Teethng: "s
WV. we seean advertisement in your columns of Mrs
w iusIo" sooothlng syrup. Now never saba word
IN avor Oh patent medicine before in life but we
@ say 10 our readers that this no hum
puk-We nave trleol and know tito be all it clams II
prooaoiy one OF the most successful OF the
oay because 1t ID one OF the best And those Of vour
readers who have babies can't do better than to ayin
supply ocqd ~ ~
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-04-19

Our new Postmaster, Charles Nichols,
Esq, took charge of the post Office on Mon
day. He is good business man, and will
doubtless endeavor to accommodate the
business community as far as it is in bis
power to do so.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-04-19

Cor A DUCKING.-Our new Chief of
Police, Capt. Western, got into a skif
yesterday, at the levee, and met with an
unfortunate accident. The skiff overturned
and precipitated him into the river, giving
him good ducking. Luckily for himself
and the city, it is recorded that "he can
SWIM"
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-04-19

The only serious loss by the freshet, above
this city that we have heard, is the floating
down the river of a large number OF rail-
road ties at Mendoza, got out for the Min.
neapolis and Ceder Valley Railroad. We
do not know how many were lost, but a
large number passed the city yesterday.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-04-19

SMELLS BLooD.-The only really jubi-
liant individual seen yesterday on the streets
was George A. Nourse, United States
District Attorney. His chuckle in view of
impending bloodshed was demoniacal.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-04-19

The WET WEATHER has prevented the
farmers from getting their wheat into the
ground quite as early as last year, but ev.
erything natures so rapidly in this climate
that this circumstance cannot initiate
against the probabilities of an average
crop.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-04-19

Acc1DENT.--We learn that as the steamer
Favorite passed down the river with troops
on Monday morning, she was saluted at
Hastings, and that the gun burst, fatally
injuring man employed in firing it.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-04-19

MAJOR D. W. @. DUNwELL, Mayor of
West st. Paul, when last seen, was in the
chimney of the highest house, over there,
holding on with both hands to the City
Charter
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-04-19

MAJOR NOAH says if the food continues
to increase, he will get out his old Ark and
save the people-the righteous portion at
least-from drowning. A very small skiff,
perhaps, would hold all of that class,
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-04-19

The papers below speak of the arrival
of quite number of emigrants. Every
boat brings some to this port, but the
largest number will come along overland,
with their teams and stock, as soon as the
ways are settled.