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St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1861-09-05
Correspondence.

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We are permitted to copy the following
extracts Of : private letter from Frank Sta
ples to Mr.. VIM. Taylor: an
T. s*
Iyet enjoy good health; but when !
come to look back and think What I have
endured, I cannot understand it. I did
not think was 20 tough, and could stand
10 much hardship. The worst thing in :
soldiers life il lying around the tent on the
ground; and 80 many camping together,
especially this warm weather, it will use
any one up. We have great deal of
spare time, aud in such warm weather Ys
he around the tents a great part Of tho
time. think it is very injurious. We
don't seem to have the energy We should
have if We had sleeping accommodations.
There are sixteen iu tent, which makes
it very unhealthy this warm weather. 4
am pretty good hand to take care Of
myself, and generally know when to Diet.
and when and what to eat. ~>s<
We have all received payment. Those
that enlisted first received three months
pay. The recruits or those that came il
last received one months pay. That was
good enough for me, as it will be all I
shall want for some time. There will be
another payment the first Of September /;
but shall not draw mine unless it is =
draft that l can send home.
BY what I can can learn you get some
awful stories concerning our Regiment in
the way of living, and one thing or auoth-
er. But you must not believe half
you hear. We have it hard enough the
Lord knows; but our fare aud usage is
rather better than I expected. And We
have Colonel (Sliller) that sets his life
by his men, and docs all that lies in his
power to make us comfortable. And also
our State has not forgotten US. She is
doing all she can for US or ell that is nee
ded. We get great praise for what We
have done aud we ought to, and will do
our best for those that are left behind, as
we'll as for ourselves.
Colonel Miller commands Us now, and
is as brave a man a. ever went on the field
Of battle; and one that his men will stand
by as long IS there is one alive. "
COL Gorman has command over the
brigade composed Of the four Regiments
that are here on the. Potomac River, %
miles from Washington on the Maryland
side. ,@t@;' :. ..'
It's very pleasant aud healthy ooun.
try, first rate water. We shall camp herr
for some weeks. Our business is to pre-,
vent the Rebels from receiving supplies
from Maryland. -r 49, g.
|: 1have considerable to convince conlvfinc me that
I shall yet live at my old home in the
good State of Minnesota. Think that we
have seen the worst battle We shall have
for some time. Uncle Sam win get ready
next time he goes into battle, and d1ive
those devils out Of their holes with shot
and shell mostly. =: !. ..>..' ".'''- ".''... "
Iyisit the St. Cloud boys every day, or
the, come to see me. They are all well
At present. l.. ,,. 49,: ......; !. ::
We shall soon bave fruit. Tho peach
es and apples are almost ripe, and there is
plenty Of everything that we need to eat
brought into camp: If We remai1 here .
month longer, we will be recruited. .
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St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1861-09-05

:: -. NAPoLEoN.
If dull times win induce "N.poleon' ''
to keep on writing we shall not pray for
any improvement in the Market ,sut
does the writer know that he has approptli-
ated the nom de plume Of -. gentleman
we'll known here t" use this signature for
his publication articles ?s*s 7>.s'' :aa 3
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1861-09-05

I. W METZROTH,
YER CHANT TAIL or,
1 kxALIR in Clothing, Cloths, Cassimeres
vsstinss, and Gentlsmen's Furnishing
Q ,sls,t q tho inspection Of which hsinvitss
lis friends sad the public.
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St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1861-09-05

81 Dr: c. d. Ray Of the Chicago: Tribune
says, Russell's letter to- the London Times
describing the battle Of Bun Run is IN
part, at least, a sheer fabrication as he rode
With Russell good part of the way from
Manassas in advance Of the retreating ar
my, and did not know of the defeat until
afterwards. DR.. 'Raysays -.
Possibly two miles and half from Cen.
treville We stopped at roadside farm
house for a cup Of water. While drink
ing, Mr.: Russell passed, We recognized
him, rode along and were soon engaged
with him in q discussion of the causes Of
the check: Il was not then known to be-
any thing more and, in his company We
went on through Fairfax, in all, distance
perhaps Of six or eight miles and we can
affirm that not one incident which he re.
lates as happehiing III tbat stretch had any
= '1:"'*h : 111i*i2 Ij*7*: II, I: 81, i
Oh We rode into; Fairfax together together: Hs
says ::oI reached Fairfax Court House :
tho people, black and white, with: anxious
faces, were at the doors, and the infantr1
under arms. I was bcsieged with oues-
tions, though hundreds IF ffa,gitises had
passed through before me- - .si9si !
: y, 1t isss small matter, this, but it marks
the accuracy Of the man. Not j. question
was asked Of Mr.: Russell nor Of us :; n5t !
':fagitive," We dare affirm, had passed
that waysa"t. s%sE 2i:H--: ':'':' -:
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1861-09-05

n u We do not Ike tie religion Of !? man saa
hat is 90 engaged innsavins thea:.oub,
'a.s'h' a.s = an Do ao.aias ef th' e'ai'' af
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1861-09-05
II EN- RY W. W = A II 7 ,
CARRIAGEMAKER.

HAVE removed to my new shop near the
/ Dridgs, whore lam prepared to do all kinds
q work In the Carrisgemnking line. Wagons,
sasriagea and sleighs made in neat and sub
stautisl nanner st low rates. Particular at-
tsatisi paid to repairing. vS-nl1
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1861-09-05

DIR. w. B. SIMONTON,
ssPECTFULLY tenders his Professional
| Services to the Citizens Of St. Cloud and
IT. Vicinity.
E.sidsncc, Lever Town, second house south
a "a: Of Ravine, formerly occupied by Mr..
iilcuorne.
~ Particular attention given to Operative
HIrxsry. vo1-10ny
Daily national Democrat., 1861-10-11
Order by General Fremont.
HEADQUARTERS WESTERN DEPARTMENT,

Headquarters WESTERN DEPARTMENT. !
ST Louis, September, II, 1861.
Col. T. T. Taylor commanding at SPRING
feld-Sir: Yours of the Sth instant, con-
tanning an erroneous construction of my pro-
clamalion of the 3Oth ultmo, has bad my
attention. | understand the ject of your
note to be to inquire whether it was my in
tention to shoot the wounded who might be
made prisoners by the forces under my COM
mand. The following paragraph, extracted
from the proclamation, will be strictly en-
forced within the lines prescribed against
the class of offenders for whom it was in
tended, viz
"All persons who shall be taken with arms
in their hands within these lines shall be tried
hy Court Martial. and if found guilty, will
be shot"
The lines are expressly declared to be those
of the army, In the military occupation Of
the State you have wholly misapprehended
the meaning of the proclamation. Without
undertaking to determine the condition of
any man engaged in this rebellion, desire it
to be clearly understood that the proclama-
ton is intended distinctly to recognize the
usual rights of an open enemy IN the field,
and to be in all respects strictly conformable
with the usages of war. 1t is hardly neces-
sary for me to say that it was hot prepared
with any purpose to ignore the ordinary
rights of humanity with respect to the
wounded men, or those who are humanely
engaged in allevating their sufferings.
(Sigued,) j. g Fremont,
Major General Cummaudipr
Daily national Democrat., 1861-10-11
The Fight at Lexington. Missouri.


We find the following in relation TO this
affair in the Atlas st. Louis letter OF Sept u.
Col. Mulligan's force nnmbered 1000 rem
forcements had been ordered to his assl-t'nce
but Gen. Price was known to be inenaeing
the position, and the only hope had been
that reinforcements, which were ordered,
should reach Lexington in time. 1he nope
does not appear to have been realized. Inc
main forces being strongly entrenched' re-
pulsed the assault with only slight loss on
their side, and heavy one on the SIDE OF the
rebels, although the latter were some 5000
strong The Notifications which had been
thrown M were situated at the edge OF the
town, and were Of earth, seven feet high aud
twelve feet thick On the 1Sth Gen. Price
having been reinforced, 10y some eight thou
saLd additional troops, renewed the assault
in n very desperate manner. The Republi-
can has the following particulars in its eve
ming edition Of the 2Oth:
The engagement commenced at o'clock,
and ragged with great fury during the whole
day Five or six resoute charges were made
by the Coufederates, but each time they were
forced back with considerable saughter.-
They succeeded, however, in the capture OF
three Government steamers and "A ferry boat
that were lying directly under the bluff aud
within range Of the Federal cannon. In this
thev encountered fearful loss, as tits reporled ID
that ten or twelve wagon loads of dead bodies
were removed from the hill
When our informant left Lexington. at
dark, the battle was still going on, and they
heard the boom of cannon in their ears as
late as ten o'clock The final result qf the
days work is, therefore, unknown. The
slaughter sustained by the Confederates must
have been immense, whilst the loss of the
Federal forces was small, the gallant defend
ers having the advantage Of strong protec-
tive works AT dark the latter were nearly
: surrounded and their situation was regardcC
tv all but themselves rs critical. Col Mul-
lgan seemed to be entirely confident of hi
ability to hold his position against any force
not more than ten times greater than his oW II
. Orr informant is fearful that the prospect o
" reinforcing Col Mulligan in time to preven
serious loss to his command, is hardly any
better than it was on the day Cen Price
made the first attack zen Sturgis was no
very far from Lexington on Wednesday af
, ternoon, and by forced march ought to have
, been able to have reached a point opposit,
that place, with the two or three thousau,
, men under him, at one o'clock Thursday
morning; but with the boats in the hands o
e the rebels, it would be next to impossible tC
o cross the Missouri river. He might, from th'
Ray county side sweep with his guns one o
: the hills occupied ty the Confederates, bu
0 this would be ethe extent of his aid. 1t is ais
: reported that Col Smiths column, sent to til
p relief of Col Muligan, had been obliged It
halt and commence eDtrenching for defensiv
purposes.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-10-11

IMPORTANT DECISION on TIE SUNDAY LAW
The trial in the case of the People vs. Zahris
HE terminated yesterday. 1t was an indct-
ment for selling liquor at defendants hotel
on Sunday. Counsel for the defense, Hon. c.
E. DeLong. maintained that it was no offence
under the law, for the keeper Of hotel or
restaurant to serve his customers on Sunday
with rything they could obtain of him on
other days of the week. The bar was almost
unanimously against Mr.. DeLong, we are
told, in SO constituting the law, and many par
ties indicted under circumstances similar to
those attending Zabriskie's indictment, were
advised to plead guilty. Upon the decision
in this case seven or eight others were de
pending; the District Attorney having
agreed with Mr.. DeLong to make this a test
case of all in which the latter was counsel
The defendant was acquitted, it being held
that keepers of hotels and restaurants could
under the law, transact all their usual bust
ness on every day in the week.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-10-11

BILLIARD MATcH.-A rich game of billiards
came off at Fred Getzler's saloon on Wednes-
day. A distinguished official desired p to
play game Of billiards P. declined. b
was then asked to play. He too declined
Then the official aforesaid offered to play
them both. This challenge was accepted. =
Now for the manner in which he "played
them both. We tell the tale as it was told
to US by an eye witness. 2. lead off. Then
the official played. Then B.; then the Off
cial then p, and then the official then b.,
and then the official, and so on to the end )
the official "playing" B. and P. very dec-
dedly and successfully. The latter seemed en-
tirely satisfied with the arrangement, never
once insisting that they both ought to play
once each to his once The game being a
novel one, excited great interest amang the
spectators. The name of our informant can
be had at this office.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-10-11
A proposition for purging the san rfa"-
cisco Militia of Secessi0nIsts'

Ever since the breaking out OF the war o'
rebellion, con plants have been MADE tn"'
there wero disloyal men in the State Hi'i'''"'
Since the commencement Of the war, too
men have been promoted, whose synhph'hieS
are well understood to be Oh the wrong slde
The Supervisors Of San Francisco have take"
this matter in hand. SO far as the ili''V"'y
companies in that county are concerned anu
have unanimously adopted the following;
WHEREAS, There is some uncertainty as 10
the loyalty of some of the officers ana P'i
Yates of the uniformed militia companies oi
this county TO the Constitution OF 'he h''eu
States; aud, whereas, ii is of vital importance
that none but reliable men should be en-
couraged or tolerated in the ranks OF our GU
zen sOldiery; therefore, be it
ReSoiced, That the commanding ofhcers OF
the different companies of uniformed mllIl'
in this city and county, or the otherwise
proper military officers be, and they are
hereby requested TO require all the "ih'rrS
and men in the aforesaid comp1n'es' "hder
pain of expulsion, to take an oath to support
protect and defend the Constitution ana "oV-
ernment Of the United States, aud OF our o"h
State, against all enemies whether domeS'lc or
foreign Aud it is further
ResoIced, That no appropriations will be
made, after those for the present month"; from
the City and County Treasury to any com
panies f1r defraying the expenses OF "rsena'S
and dril rooms unless to such as sh"ll take
the aforesaid oath.
The County Judge is respectfully request
ed to administer the aforesaid oath, ana the
Clerk of the Board is instructed to send a
copy of these resolutions to the commanding
officer of each company, as also to their supe,
rior officers.
If any company refuses TO comply with
this request of the Supervisors, they will at
least be put to the expense of layng then
own rent or of applying to the Courts Tor re
lief Besides this, they would, 10y such re-
fusal, place themselves in a very disagreeabl'
position. The number of secessionists in th
= San Francisco companies mus he very small
but not one ought to be allowed to poliu'
with his touch, musket belonging to TIN
loyal State.
No necessity exists for any such action D.
orr Board of Supervisors, in regard to mill
tary companies.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-10-11

The DOUGLAS FUND.-In another colum is
call by DIR. Lorenzo Hubbard, one of the
Douglas Fund Committee for California, for
subscriptions TO the Fund. He suggests that
all persons desirous of testifying their regard
for the memory of the great Patriot, States
man and Leader, by contribution to this
Fund, should leave the same at the DEMOCRAT
office. We trust tha5 the appeal will not
have been made in vain upon the people of
Yuba county.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-10-11
POSTAGE STAMPS.

Posr OFFICE DEPARTMENT, WASHINGTON.
Posr MASTER, Msrysville, Cal
You viii receive herewith supply Of POSTAGE
STAMPS which you will observe of the new style
differing both in design and color from those hitherto
used and having the letters e. y. in the lower cor
ner of each stamp, and its respective denomination
Indicated by figures as well as by letters.
You will Immediately give public uotice, through
the newspapers and otherwise that you are prepared
to exchange stamps of the new STYLE for an cquivo-
lent amount of the old issue, during period of six
days from the date Of the notice and that the latter
will not thereafter be received in payment Of postage
on letters from your Office.
A. n. ZEVELY,
Third Assistant p. NJ. General
Marysville, 0 tober 9th, 1851. oclO-lw
Daily national Democrat., 1861-10-11
AGENCY NOTICE.

Mr. L. P. FISHER is our only authorized Agent al
San Francisco to receive advertisements, receipt for
the same, and to transact business generally for the
DEMOCRAT. ohcs-No 17159 Washington street
nearly opposite Maguire's Opera House, upstairs
Daily national Democrat., 1861-10-11

A MuRDER--A Mexican named Domingo
Encino murdered one of his countrymen,
named Marco Bretrona, yesterday, Just before
noon, in this city, in the open street, on
Fourth, above A. The deed was done with a
huge knife, which the murderer plunged into
the right side of his victim, just below the
ribs, causing almost instant death. Encino
was arrested and is in safe keering A Cor
oner's inquest was held. and verdict found
in accordance with the facts above stated
No evidence was produced by the prisoner
in extenuation Of the crime, nor did he MAKE
any statement as to the motive which in
duced its preparation. The killing was dom
in sight of others, but no one was neal
enough to hear any words between The
parties will probably take place this morn
inc
Daily national Democrat., 1861-10-11
The Douglas Fund.

EDToR DEMOCRAT More than month
ago you called attention to the douglas
Fund" and think it is time some action
should be taken in the matter. | have nc
doubt many of the friends Of the late Stephen
A Douglas in this vicinity, would feel a
pleasure in contributing to this fund. should
an opportunity by offered them. I would
propose, therefore, that such of his friends as
desire to contribute to this object, will leave
their subscriptions at the DEMocRAr Office, on
or before the 10Th day Of November next,
from whence the money can be forwarded to
the Committee having the fund in charge.
Let all who loved the self-sacrafcing Doug.
las, embrace this, the last opportunity to
manifest in a substantial way their unchang-
ing regard. Yours truly,
I
Daily national Democrat., 1861-10-11

a. McGREGoR, editor of the cleaned out"
Canton (Ohio) Democrat has issued a fiery
proclamation calling upon the Democrats of
Stark county to meet in convention at Can
ton, on Sept 9Th, to consider these things" ."
The Cleveland Herald intimates that Me-
Gregor is breeding a scab on his nose"
Daily national Democrat., 1861-10-11

GENERAL BANKs.-Nery little of "a definite
character has been heard from this officer,
lately. The following is from the Washing
ton correspondence of the New York Even
ing Post, under date Of Sept 10th:
The troops under General Banks, of whom
we have heard very little of late, are in
splendid condition, and ready for instant con-
Aict with the rebels. From gentleman
who has spent several days with General
Banks | learn that the different regiments in
his command are under an excellent disci-
pline, and that 10 part of the Federal army
can surpuss his troops in soldierly qualities
They are well cared for, and in the best spir-
its. Colonel Fletcher Webster's regiment is
one of the best of the division. The head
quarters are in the wild country and Mrs.
Banks shares the tent life of her husband.
and Is in consequence very popular with the
troops. That General Banks manages the
affairs of his department with commendable
secrecy is evident from the different stories
respecting his position which are current
here among intelligent people Some have
it that he is at Sandy Hook, others that he is
at Frederick, and others still that he is Just
opposite Leesburg, near the mouth of the
Monacacy river. 1t is sufficient to state that
he is where he can best watch the movements
of the enemy, and that there need be no fear
for him or the troops under hm-the will
hold their position.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-10-11

TIE AMERICAN FLAX CoMPANY.-A compa-
ny is organized, under the above title. for the
manufacture of a flax substitute for cotton
They are about to establish their first flcto-
ry at Lockport, New York, under the suspi
ces of Governor Hunt, Mr.. 5. B. Ruggles, and
others. The prepared flag fiLre is estimated
to be furnished at a price certainly not ex-
ceeding ten, and probably eight cents a
pound. AS from one and half to tive tons
of flax can be produced to the acre. the yield
is estimated to be very profitable. The fact
that the common cotton will probably be for
some time scarce and dear, is point greatly
in favor of the hax substitute
Daily national Democrat., 1861-10-11

JoHN H. KINKEAD.-In mentioning the re-
cent failures in this city, we made no mention
of the name of Mr. kinkend, who was one
of the firm of Fall d Co. We learn from
business men of the highest standing in this
community, that when the gentleman referred
to entered that firm some two years ago. he
possessed handsome fortune and that to
the extent Of the whole of it, he has lAbored
to see the creditors of the concern paid. Mr.
Kinkead is a high-minded man, and has the
warm sympathies and confidence Of the solC
business men of this community. lie is pos
sessed of the highest order of business quail
fcations and is confidently expected, by hi
friends here, to rise superior to the reverse'
which he has recently experienced. In what
ever field he may choose to labor, we heartily
join in the general desire that he may abun7
dainty succeed.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-10-11
JUSTICES' RLANKS.

We would call the attention ofJGslees OF the Peace
TO the assortment of Blanks for sale at the DEMOCRAT
Office. They are of the latest and most approved
orms, and will be sold at liberal rates.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-10-11

CosT OF CArrLE-The Contra Costa Ga
zette says, during the rast week lot of cat
tie were offered at public sale in that county,
after due notice of the time and place of sale
and forty head of American stock were bid
off at So 10 per head. Their hides and tai
low ought to be worth more than this price.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-10-11

BRICK BuIDING FOR sALE.-C. E. Sexey, Of
Long Bar, offers for sale the property known
as the "Marysville Bakery This is good
opportunity to purchase property paying a
fair rent
Daily national Democrat., 1861-10-11

Ice, thick as half dollar, formed at Vir-
ginia City, Nevada Territory, on last Thus
day night This is the "frst Of the season.,
there.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-10-11
Union Meeting.

A meeting of Union men will be held at
Water orks Hall THIS tFRlDAY) EVEN
ING, for the purpose of appointing Volnn-
teer Fund Committee, whose duty it shall be
to solicit money in aid Of those who have
reported themselves, or may hereafter report
themselves. TO Lieut. Col DObOins at this
place, as Volunteers for the Fifth Regiment,