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The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-09-13
Patriotic Language.

One thing we pledge ourselves to that we
will support no party nomination at this cleo.
ton. We will not demean nor stultify our
selves by so unworthy course under any con.
sideration. There must be union of the PEG.
pie. We will consent to 60 into the election
on no other basis. There is no other; and now if
anything remains to be done to secure this
union, and to draw q straight line between the
friends and the foes of the government in Mas.
ssachusetts' at the coming election let it be
We must meet the Union men of Virginia.
Kentucky, Missouri, North Carolina, Tennes.
see, and all the Slave States without.a party
tie, aud join hands with them in the battle
field and the ballot box, as Union men. To
this end we should get rid, at once, of all our
old party names, party committees, and party
organizations. and party prejudices. The PEG.
pie of the free states are ready for this. 1t is
only the leaders that fail to comprehend the
duties and prophecies of the time. Our sol.
diers of all parties unite as Union men and pa.
triots upon the field of battle. Their blood
minges on every contested field, and only we
who remain at home are not ashamed to be
known as partizans.
Somehow or other, the next ticket elected
in Massachusetts, must be elected by men who
have laid aside every party consideration
somehow or other there must be division of
the people of the Old Bay State, made on the
single question of practical, unflinching loyal.
ty to the Government, the Constitution and the
Union.-Sprngfeld Republican.
We most earnestly commend the patriotic
sentiments quoted above to the thoughtful
consideration of the men of all parties, but
especially to the judgment of those who
affiliate with the Republican organization
in Minnesota. The man who utters them
is renowned in the world of letters and pol
itics as an accomplished scholar and politi
Cal essayist, and the paper whichIgives them
currency stands at the head of the Repub-
lican press of New England in circulation
ability and influence. They form the basis
of the only policy through which the cause
of the North, and the cause of the Union
can be effectively maintained. This fact is
appreciated by the masses of all parties.-
The people are ready, and desire to act in
accordance with it. Such action would
have been had here, without even the ap.
pearance of division among our people, had
it not been for the sel6shness of the political
leaders Fortunately for the country, the
Peoples Union movement furnishes an op-
portunity, without the sacrifice of old polit-
ical predictions or prejudices, for all men
to come up to the support of the Govern.
ment, and to answer and satisfy all the re.
quirements of patriotism. 'o1b
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-09-13
NEW NAVY YARD IN RHODE IsLA,

New NAVY YARD IN RHODE Island
The Boston Herald says orders have been
issued for the Coast Survey service to COZ
operate with the United States Topograph-
ical Engineers IN the selection of site for
a new navy yard, to be located somewhere
upon the waters of Narragansett Bay,
within the limits of the State of Rhode
Island. The survey steamer vixen will be
dispatched in few days to survey the bay,
and the land observations will be made bv
Prof. HUMPHREYS. If the results are salts
factory, the yard will be located in very
short time. The United States now own
nine navy yards, two Of which, Norfolk and
Pensacola, are in the hands of the rebels.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-09-13
Hon. Andrew johnson in Kentucky.

Hon. Andrew johnson in Kentucky,
This eloquent and honest statesman ad
dressed some five thousand people at New.
port, Kentucky, last Monday. The editor
of the Cincinnati Enquirer was present.
and says: "We have heard the Hon. Mr..
johnson on various occasions-in the Ma.
tional House of Representatives, in the
United States Senate, before popular as.
semblages and on the stump" but never
before SO admired him for his argumenta-
tive powers, his eloquence, his historical
"reminiscences, his satire, his irony, and es-
pecialIy his application Of all the history Of
the past to the present, and its probable
future, than we did when We heard his ad.
dress yesterday.
The Enquirer gives only short sketch
of the speech, from which we take the fol.
lowing .
His appeal for his right Ito speak in Ken
lucky came home closely. In his State there
was yet reserved only the right-not the right,
but the privilege to think--but here in Ken
lucky, of kindred soil and blood, he had vet
the right and privilege to both think and
speak.
Passing over many things which he said, he
came to the political part that was now being
played in Kentucky, drawing a vivid picture
between peaceful republican government
and monarchy and anarchy, and cautioning
the people against what may be their legisla-
tive 1Oings, secret sessions, closed doors, and
whatever may therein occur.
He did not aid the Administration to get into
power, but as long as it did, right he would
sustain it; if it did wrong, then it was the duty
of all to vote to turn it out. Had there been
no secession from the Capitol of members of
Congress from the South, there would have
been six OF majority against all of Lincoln's
policy, and SO far as making aggressiOns upon
the South, the Administration would have been
powerless; therefore upon the secessionists is
all the responsibility of all our troubles.
What is Kentucky called upon to do in this
exigency? Protect her rights? What rights !?
1t is your own State, and join the Southern
COnfederacy to save them? Suppose JEFF. Da-
Wis, with $50, 900 men, should take the Capital.
what kind of Government would you have
IA voice-"A hill of a Government Yes.
sir, said the speaker, and my friend, you'll
have thesdevil for ruler. LCheers.]
This Government, said Mr.. johnson, has
reached point when it must show its power
to the world; if bayonets will put down this,
bayOnets will put down the neXt--then stand
by the Government.
Mr.. johnson paid special tribute to
JEFF. Davis, Toombs, Benjamin, Slidell, and
others, all of whom be knew as the best
specimens of ambitious conspirators and
corrupt men-examples to be observed and
scOrned.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-09-13
THE WEEKLY PIONEER AND DEMOCRAT.
Mr.. GiIman's Speech.

The speech Of Hon. JOHN M. GILMAN,
made before the Union Convention, on the
9Th instant, is reproduced in our columns
from full and very fair Photographic re-
port The speech, though unprecedented,
was one OF Mr.. G1LMAN's best efforts and
its general perusal cannot fail to have SAL
utary efect,in moulding the judgments, and
influencing the actions, of the people, in the
right direction, at the present crisis.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-09-13

cratlve business engagements that MAJOR Dlke
turned in April last, at the summons of the
country.
For the rest, all who know the gallant and
genial Major will wish him God speed on his
return to his responsible post. His frank, I'M.
pretending narrative of late events-wholly
Invested of pretension--has been heartily en-
joyed by all who have met him during this
rapid visit to the State, and our readers will
welcome the assurance that our Minnesota SOL
diers will retain the assiduous and efficient ser.
vices of Major W. II. Dixie.
This estimate of the character and ser.
vices of Major Dixie, from the editorial
columns of the Press, we heartily endorse,
as we believe it to be just, so far as it goes.
1t reveals a character in every respect
worthy the public confidence aud support /;
and it is an estimate which we believe q
vast majority of the people of Minnesota
will approve by their votes in October next.
In politics, Major Dixie is a conservative
Republican. tr..r ....s.....
For Lieutenant Governor, the nominee is
Hon. G. G. ANDREWS, of Stearns
county. This gentleman has always been
firm and consistent Democrat. He is by
profession a lawyer, and possesses, in pc
culiar degree, the qualities which go to
make up an able presiding officer: Mr..
ANDREWS served term in the Senate from
the Northern District, and in the last Pres
idential campaign was candidate for
Elector on the Democratic ticket.
For Attorney General, the Convention
placed in nomination the Hon. s. P.
JONES, of Olmsted County-at present
the Republican Senator from the district
composed of that County. He is lawyer
Of high attachments and of thorough expe-
rience and SO, well qualified for the posi-.
ton to which he is named.
The candidate for Secretary of State is
Hon. E. B. AMES, of Hennepin County.
Judge AMEs is known throughout the State
as an able lawyer, thoroughly conversant
with public affairs, an honest man, an esti,
mable and popular citizen, life long Dem.
ocrat, and loyal in every impulse and action
to the Government and its cause.
For State Treasurer, FERDINAND
WILLIUS, the German Banker, of our
city, is placed in nomination. Mr.. WnL1Us
enjoys high reputation as business man,
of unquestioned integrity, and pecuniary
responsibility. OF German birth, and Re.
publican politics, be is a loyal, patriotic cit.
izen, and unites in his character the quail
ties of honesty, industry, and intelligence,
which are characteristic of that class of our
foreign population.
The ticket thus presented to the
speople of Minnesota, we do not hesitate to
pronounce as every way worthy their en-
dorsement. 1t is at once representative of
the intelligence of our State; and of the
cause under the auspices of which it is pre-
sented for public judgment and approba.
ton.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-09-13
Letter from w. A. CrOffut on the
Stevens Habeas Corpus Case.

We have received, and publish, letter
from w. A. CRoFFUT, Esq, relative to the
decision of Justice WAYNE, in the Habeas
Corpus case brought at the instance of a
large portion of the Minnesota First, by
EDWARD STEVENS, formerly of Saltwater !;
and also in regard to the subsequent pro-
ceedipgs instituted against STEVENS in Court
Martial. AS the subject of these proceed.
ings is one oil our citizens, we do not hest.
tate to give place to Mr.. CRoFFUr's repre-.
sentation and appeal on bis behalf, while we
do not endorse the open or covert stric~
lures cast on others by the writer.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-09-13
The Press Evidently frightened

The Press stigmatizes the Peoples Union
Convention as 6zzle, and then expe0ds a
couple of columns of denunciation and ar
gument against the movement. If the
movement is absurd, and the Convention a
failure, we fail to see the necessity of vast
ing such an amount of space in regard to
it. If it really amounts to nothing, it can
hardly be worth the Press's fighting.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-09-13

To the Editor Of the Pioneer and Democrat:
ROCKFORD, Sept. 4. 1861.
Will you please send me another copy of
your Weekly? Within this month | will
call and take number of copies. The old
Republicans are caving in, and the Union
ticket will beat everything else here. Your
paper is roofing out all others in this town.
An old Republican called this morning, and
said be had stopped bis party papers, and
that be wanted paper that could be de.
pended upon, like the. PIONEER AND DEMO-
Graf.
Yours truly, D.R.F.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-09-13

Elections have already occurred the pre-
sent year in Rhode Island, on the first
Wednesday in April; in New Hampshire
on the second Tuesday in March in Ken
lucky, on the first Monday in August; in
Connecticut, on the first Monday in April ;
in Vermont, on Tuesday, Sd inst; and in
California, on Thursday, 9Th list.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-09-13

- The last steamer which sailed from
New York for Havana went we'll armed
against privateers with five cannon, three
OF them riaed. Twenty marines on board
also.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-09-13
Land Office Removal.

The Land Office of the Saltwater Dis
trict, now at Sunrise City, will be closed at
that place on the 23d of September, and
reopened on the LIST of October at Taylor's
Falls, Chisago County.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-09-13

-"True Blue cloth for the whole Unit.
ed States Army is now McClellan's excel
lent plan. No more firing upon each other.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-09-13

From the, Boston Journal.
The following estimate has been prepared
from variety Of sources, and it is presumed
to be close approximation to the truth :
TROOPS OF CnNEEnERATEa.
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We may expect in all September a

We may expect in al September an
aggregate ................... $50, 900
10 be sustained by our navy, which will
have afoat by October, at least 1900 cannon.
If itbe found advisable to add to this one.
third more. and carry our troops up to nearly
100000. We may rely for the 100 900, without
drafting, on the following States:
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-09-13

AFTERNOON SESSION.
The Convention was called to order by
the President pro tenn.
CREDENTIALS.
Mr.. Williston, of Goodhue County, from
the Committee on Credentials, submitted
the following report:
Your Committee on Credentials would re.
specially report that the following named per-
sons are entitled to seats in this Convention as
delegates from the following named Counties
respectively, to wit:
STEARNs-Wm Parsons, James F Bradford,
Thos c Alden.
RIcE--M Cook, H M Matteson, W E Mans.
field, G C Alba, Hudson Wilson.
GooDHUE-M Chandler, W w Phelps, G
Mcclure, j j Richter, Ashton, Christopher
Graham, H L Bevans, w Willston, l. Ba-
ker, K Simmons.
WABAsHAw--Henry Ash, L Campbell, VIM
Abbott, VIM T bergen, VIM W McDougal,
Hugh MCGOWAN, Hamilton Beale.
STEELE--John Hadley, A B Cornell.
WAsECA--Buel WEIGH, S Willsi
RAMsEY--H Bigelow, M E Ames, Henry
Acker, Oscar Malmros, ] NJ Gilman, James
Smith jr, Henry Hale, John Metzdorf.
FARIBAULr---Andrew G Dunn.
KANDIYoHI-.C HOag.
MoNoNGALIA--.Jas P Hewlett.
MEEKER-J B Atkinson.
HENNEPIN-E B Ames, II Mann, Brad
ley, G Williams, G Hamer,J Demmon, W G
Rheem, Dan M Demmon.
DAKoTA-Wm Jones, P Hartshorn. G Steb-
bins, Hayes, John White.
PINE-Adolph Munich.
ANOKA-James Starkey, B Shaw.
VIC. WILLISTON. Chm.
SEPT. 5th. 1861. -E::I
The report of the Committee was &C.
copied and adopted.
PERMANENT ORGANIZATION.
Henry Hale, Esq, of Ramsey County,
from the Committee on Permanent Organ.
ization, submitted the following names as
the officers of the Convention
For President.-HoN. HENRY ACKER, of
Ramsey County.
For Vice Pres,dents.-Hon. G. G. ANDREWS,
of Stearns. County; Lieutenant HAYES, of Da.
kota County; Hon. JAMES B. ATKINS, of Meek.
er County; G. HAMER, of Hennepin County.
For Secretaries.-H. E. MANN, Esq, of Hen.
nepin County; A. B. CORNELL, ESQ.,, of Steele
County; ANDREW C. DUNN,.Esq.. of Faribault
County.
The report was unanimously adopted.
PLATFORM AND RESOLUTIONS.
Horace R. Bigelow, from the Committee
on Platform and Resolutions, submitted the
following:
Resolved, That in the present condition of
our national affairs, it is the duty of all patri
OTIS of whatever political faith, to rally to the
support OF the Government in the vigorous
prosecution of the war ultl treason is driven
from the land, our motto being "Ihe Union.
the Constitution, and the enforcement OF
the Laws" and we therefore ask all loyal cit
liens of Minnesota to lay aside and forget for
the present all former party differences, divis-
ions, attachments and preJudices. and come
up with us to the support of the Federal Gov
eminent fand Administration upon the fol-
lowing basis and platform:
LIST. We are for maintaining the govern.
ment of the Union and the Constitution SO long
as there is loyal citizen North or South to
battle with rebellion, or dollar to furnish the
sinews CT war.
I'd. We are opposed to the war, and would
therefore crush by the whole power of the ma.
ton its authors, who commenced it by robbie.
ry and treason, and by cannonading Fort
Sumpters lol
Sd. We are in favor of peace, and therefore
seek it in the only direction which will give
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-09-13
UNION TICKET,

FOR GOVERNOR:
MAJOR WIN. III. DIXIE, OF RICE COUNTY,
FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR:
c. G. ANDREWS, OF SrEARNs COUNTY.
FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL:
S. P. JONES, OF OLMsrED COUNTY.
FOR SECRETARY OF STATE:
E. B. AMES, OF HENNEPIN COUNTY.
FOR STATE TREASURER:
F. WILLIUS, OF RAMSEY COUNTY.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-09-13
Proceedings Of the PEOPLES
Union State Convention.

The Convention of the Delegates of the
electors Of Minnesota, who are in favor Of 9
Union of all parties without regard to for.
mef party ties, who will support and .sus.
tain the Federal Government in suppressing
the present rebellion, was held on the 5th
instant at the Athen@um in this city.
The Convention was called to order by
Horace R. Bigelow, Esq, Of Ramsey coun-
ty, who read the call under which the Con-
vention assembled.
; John M. Gilman, Esq, of Ramsey, nom.
mated Hon. Henry Acker, for temporary
Chairman, and be was elected, and on taks
ing the Chair, rendered his thanks to the
Convention for the honor conferred on him.
Mr.. Gilman nominated G. Stebbins, of
Dakota, as Secretary, and A. B. Cornell,
OF Steele county, as Assistant Secretary,
and they were elected.
MIR. w. @. Willitston, of Goodhue coun.
ty, moved the appointment of committee
of elk on credentials, one from each Judicial
District of the State.
The motion was adopted, and the Chair
appointed, from the First District, w. G.
Willitston; Second, John Metzdorf; Third
W. w. McDougall; Fourth, j. s. Dem>
mon (; Fifth, A. B. Cornell Sixth, A. c..
Dunn.
Horace R. Bigelow moved the appoint
ment of committee of seven on platform
and resolutions.
The motion was adopted, and the Chair
appointed as that committee, Horace K.
Bigelow, W. w. Phelps, Fl. f. Mann, W.
E. Mansfield, J. A. Hadley, James Starkey,
and S. S, Campbell.
Henry Hale, of Ramsey, moved the ap>
pointment of committee of five on perma-
nent organization.
The motion was adopted, and the Chair
appointed Messrs. Henry Hale, M. S.
Chandler, E. B. Ames, c. Hoag and Henry
G. Bevans.
On motion of W. w. Phelps, ESQ.,, the
Convention took recess until five O'Clock.
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state Elections.

Elections are to be held in the several
Northern and Union States the coming
antnnn at the dates named below
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An excess OF more than rs per CENT. $4,000
But we may have, until within the last
fortnight, been numerically weaker than the
rebels. But while the Confederate States
have nearly exhausted their supply of
troops, we have
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lJA,UUU
Rebel forces in Eastern Virginia 500. 10000
Number required to watch Banks
and the Upper Potomac. IL, 900
Number required to guard Manassas,
Richmond. Norfolk, York and
Fredericksburg ........... l5,OOO-3O. 900
Largest number available to attack
Washington ;.::.;.::........... 10000
Estimate OF United States troops, Au.
gust 28th:
At and around Washington. ......... 100, 900
Baltimore. ........ 1000
Harper's Ferry. 5000
Frederick. :....... 1000
Fortress Monroe. 5000
Western Virginia. ..... 10000
Aggregate. l5O. 600
Missouri and mouth of Ohio and Cairo. $4,000
u tne nelo. ........................ FOG. 900
We have then in the field ........ FOG. 900
Against the three first bodies of rebel
troops all in the field. l53 OOO
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HOWARD ASSOCIATION,
PHILADELPHIA.


a Benevolent Institution established BY
L q special Endowment, for the Relief o.
the sick and distressed, afflicted with virU-
en-, and epidemic diseases, and especially
or the cure OF diseases OF the sexual organs
Medical advice given gratis, by the acl
ing Surgeon, to all who apply by letter, with
a description OF their condition, (age, &C
cupalion, habits OF life. &c. and IN csses
OF extreme poverty. medicines furnished
free of charge.
Valuable reports on Spefmaiorbpa, and
other diseases of The sexual organs, and on
the Lew remedies employed in the Dspeu-
sary, cent Io the afflicted IN sealed letter
envelopes, Tree OF charge. Two or three
stamps for postage will be acceptable.
Address, Dr. J. SkillIn Hougbton, Acting
Surseon. Howard Association, No. South
Ninth Street, Philadelphia, Pa.
By order of The Directors.
GEO. FAIRCHILD, Secretary.
EZRA d. HEARTWELL, President
January 25, Is60-Iy.
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Eg &. g q. e K 81 "a
rO THE FASHIONABLE AND M
.ep % ~ 81

TEIHE undersigned aavIngI gIustreceivedth the
Il latest Paris and New York Fashions
y ould again beg leave TO inform his numeT
Gus friends ana ali the world about Blooms
nnra. that he IL now better pre- pared ;nan ey
er 20 accom- modale any one W IN the neaiest
easiest and best fiIIIng suits OF Clothes that
nave been turned ouilaiely and not only
that. but he will also dothem up III The besi
order. upon he loves terms
His shop Is althe old stand, GOO well
knownto need turihe norire )wherehe may
a, all times be found, seated upon the bench
ofrs2enlance steadily drawing oulihe threae
# fafiIction. hoping 1t may IN the endpTovt
advantageous o him and his customers. He
would also advise hisiIeRds 10 beaTin mino
thai poor, afflicted tailors mnstlive, or they
cam'l beexpectedto work Therefore Whea;
Rye Corn Oats. Potatoes and with all now
aud then a liIlle CASH Will come mighty
hand from those Who are back-sianding on
ne books
Remember, gentlemen, that in al, cases
.'the laboTer is worhy of his hire"
BERNARD RUPERT.
Bloom sburg, Jan 18Th, 1883.
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WYOMING HOUSE,
J. u. LAYt OCK, PROPRIBI

J. u. EAHt OCk. PNOfhtbIohi
WYOMING, LUZERNE COUNTY, PENN
FENHE Proprietor respectfully informs hls
Il friends aud the public generally that ne
has taken charge OF The Wyoming House, lE
the village oil Wyoming, near the kaiiroso
Depo of that place, and has fitIed 1t out Sc
as 10 entertain both transient ana Pefma~
ueni visitors in suitable and comtoriaote
manner. His rooms are spacious ana airy
and not only cacu lated TO add 10 The conve'
uience and comfort OF the travelling commit
nily. bu, also 10 those who would seek
pleasant simmer resoT, with famIlles.
HIS TABLE will be supplied with the oee'
he market can afford aud his bAk VIII %
furnished with the puresi liquors that car
be oblaiEed. The proprietor will give me-
exclusive attention 10 The comfort aud con
venience OF his guests. and is determined
to make the WYOMING HOUSE rank a
mong the first hotels in the Stale.
The Proorielor hopes that from has expo.
renee 10 The business, and by unremilting
aliantioa on his part, combined with luai-
cious selection OF the most careful and ooils'
ing servants, he may be entitled TO The Ia
vorabIe consideration o! The public, aud re-
ceive a liberal share of their patronage
" Please give ham call, and Judge Tor
ourselves (Aprii 2, 1899.