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The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-11-01
THE NEGRO QUESTION.

Orders were sent with the officers command.
ing the naval expedition to govern themselves
so far as persons held to service are concern.
ed, by the principles of the letter addressed to
General Butler; but discretionary powers are
given to the commander for special circum.
stances. Instructions are also given to avail
themselves of the services of any persons, whe.
ther fugitives from labor or not, who may of
fer themselves to be employed in snch manner
as may be deemed most beneficial to the SER
vice; also to assure all loyal masters that Con-
gress will provide just compensation to them
for the loss of persons SO employed.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-11-01
From Fortress Monroe

SAILING OF THE GREAT COAST EXPE.
DlTION OF FIFTY VESSELS-SPLENDID
DISPLAY.
Fort MONROE, October 3O.-The great
tleet sailed this morning, the Wabash TAX
ing the lead, at daylight, when gun was
Tired, as a signal, the Cahawba bringing up
the rear. The vessels, about fifty 10 num-
Der, formed in line, down the roads, and
went out between the Capes in splendid
style. The Baltic had the Ocean Express
IN tow +; the Vanderbilt, the Great Repub-
lie and the Illinois, the Golden Eagle.
The morning was the most beautiful of the
season, and the scene the finest ever wit,
messed On this continent.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-11-01
MORE ABOUT REBEL PLANS

BALTIMORE, Oct. 2S.-The following is from
a refugee from Leesburg:
When the intention Of throwing the feder.
al troops across the Potomac river first be.
came apparent, the rebel force in the neighbour.
hood was SO small that it was almost decided
not to offer any resistance. ReinfOrcements
however coming up from back of Leesburg,
and with the force thus gathered, not altogeth.
er exceeding 1900, it was resolved to make a
stand; both parties it was admitted at Lees
burg fought desperately, the Confederates
feared they would be surrounded by large
force Wh-ti - Dad been anticipated Banks
would throw ACROSS the Ferry inst above
where the battle was fought, and thus most
desperate efforts were made to defeat General
BAKER before the expected renforcements of
Banks could come to his relief,
Our informant saw over one hundred rebels
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-11-01
DEPARTMENT FOR PRISONERS.

Secretary Cameron has authorized the es.
tablishment of depot for prisoners of war at
Johnson's Island in Sandusky City. Lake Erie.
An experienced builder of Sandusky has con.
trscted to erect seventeen buildings. capable
of accommodating one thousand prisoners.
They are to be finished by the 10th of Decem.
Der, at cost not to exceed Twenty-Five thou
sand dollars.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-11-01

PIRATES CONVIGTED-ARRIVAL OF A
CAPTURED VESSEL--RUMOR OF
TREACHERY DENIED.
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 30. - Thomas
Quigley, David Mullins and Edward Rock
lord we're convicted OF piracy last evening.
The schooner Specie, captured of Sa-
vannah bound for Havana, arrived at the
Navy Yard.
A brother.in.law of Alex. Mex instry, a
Philadelphian. and private secretary 10 Com
modore Dupont, publishes card emphati-
cally contradicting that he (Mckinstry) bad
aoscond d with the scale1 orders, maps and
charts Of the great naval expedition, and
gays that ne has taken measures to hold
accountable all who have contributed to the
defamation of an innocent man.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-11-01
THE PACIFIC TELE GRAPH
LETTER FROM aARIBALDI.
MOVEMENTS OF EN- ONT,
PRICE AND HIS ARMY
INDIGNATION IN THE WHITE HOUSE

INDIUNdIIO4N IN 11111 w 1T ~ ITO oo11'
WASHINGTON, Oct PA special dispatch to
the Tribune states that in every one of the
Departments, and in the White House. the ut
most establishment and indignation are ex.
pressed at the publication in New York of the
details of the great naval expedition. 1t will
surprise no one to hear that newsbOy was
arrested this morning by our pickets this side
of Fairfax, with an unsold quantity of New
York Times, of Saturday, which was going to
market among the rebels.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-11-01

Craig. Subsequently about 100 United
States troops from Fort Craig pursued the
rebels and overlook them, killed their Cap.
tain and ten men, and woanded about thir-
ty and killed thirty horses. The balance of
the Texans escaped to Mesilla. Another
band of rebels who had been encamped on
the Arkansas river were being pursued by
q company of United States dragons from
Fort Wise, ard company of New Next
can volunteers.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-11-01
From Utah.
VISIT OF AN INDIAN CHIEF,

GREAT SALT LAKE CITY, Oct. 2s.-Washkee,
Chief of the Snake Indians, arrived here to.
day with band of Indians and returned to Mr..
Bromley, agent of the Overland Mail Compa.
ny, number of horses and mules stolen from
the Bear river station by the Bovcock Indians,
he having captured them from that tribe. This
is the old Chiefs first visit to this place. He
received suitable presents for his services, and
is being well entertained during his stay. He
is the best friend the whites have in this vicin.
ity. and were it not for him great depredations
upon whites would constantly be committed.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-11-01
MATTERS ON THE POTOMAC.

A special dispatch to the Herald states that
a scouting party of Union troops went into
Fairfax Court House village to-day and learned
that the rebels had not been there for many
days, but were as far back as Centreville, and
not strong even there.
The rebels along our lines to-day on the
Upper Potomac, have not been seen at that
point.
There is no news from down the river. The
vessels of the f1Otilla are on the watch below
Matthias Point and above the mouth of Quantice
Creek.
Our troops on the Maryland side are oppo.
site Aqua Greek, and along the shore, and
are actively engaged in erecting Notifications.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-11-01
sKIRMIsHING ON THE LOWER POTOMAC

SKlRMIsHING ON THE LOWER POTOMAC.
Herald's Dispatch. WASHINGTON, Oct.
29.-Information was received here to day
from the Lower Potomac that the rebel
steamer Page crossed the river with large
force on Monday, from Shipping Point, and
entered ChicamOxea river. The rebels did
not disembark, but boat containing twenty
men left the steamer and went to schooner
lying at anchor in the river near by. The
Captain of the steamer questioned the crew
as to the strength and position of our forces,
but without molesting the vessel the boat
proceeded to the south shore of the river,
landed, and would have been bagged by
Taylor's Sd New York regiment, that
was bivouacked in the woods near by, but
for the accidental blast of a bugle. The
rebels became alarmed, took to the boat,
and as soon as they reached the steamer she
moved out into the Potomac, throwing
shells in every direction along the Maryland
shore without doing any mischief. The
steamer went over to Virginia and did not
return during the day.
Yesterday one of our steamers opened fire
on a rebel battery below Acquia Creek.
The rebels returned the fire with consider
able energy. A large number of rebels
appeared on the ramparts. The steamer
after engaging the battery for some half an
hour, steamed up the river. This engage.
ment was witnessed from the MARYLAND
shore, and reached us by messenger from
Gen. Hooker's division. The steamer has
not arrived at the navy yard yet. 1t is not
known whether she was damaged or not.
There seems to be no inclination of rebels
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-11-01
Interesting from Missouri.
GEN. LANE CAPTURES A TRANSPORTS
TON TRAIN.

CAMP MoRRIssEY, Twenty-four Miles South
of Warsaw. Mo-, Oct. %. The correspondent
of the st. Louis Democrat, says that General
Lane captured transportation train of the
enemy near Butler, in Bates county, and took
the escort prisoners, few days since. Among
ant Vaughan. Lane also reports that he found
large number of sick and wounded rebels at
Rosa Hill, johnson county, in starving condi.
ton, to whose wants he administered.
Nine contrabands arrived in camp day or
two ago, sent here by one of Lanes officers.
Their case has been investigated, and it is un.
derstood that General Fremont will return
them to their masters. Lane also captured
large amount of lead in one of the western
counties, and sent it to Fort Scott, Kansas.
There is no definite news of the whereabouts
of Price and McCulloch,
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-11-01
LETTER FROM GARIBALDI,

The following letter from Garibaldi has been
received by the United States Consul at Ant
W rp, Capelea:
SEPTEMBER 10, 1861.
My DEAR SIR: | saw Mr. Sanford and re.
greet to be obliged to announce to you that
shall not be able to go to the United States at
present. do not doubt OF the triumph of the
cause of the Union, and that shortly, bat if the
war should unfortunately continue in your
beautiful country, shall overcome all Obsta-
cles which detain me and hasten to the defence
of people who are dear to me.
lSigned] 6. GARIBALDI.
To Mr.. QUIGGLE, U. S. Consul at Antwerp.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-11-01
STATE PRISONERS.

New York, Oct. 30.-The state prison
ers confined in Fort Lafayette are to be re-
moved to Fort Warren, in Boston Harbor
which has for some time been fitting up Tor
their accommodation. TIE object OF the
change is not divulged, but it is believed to
be the intention OF the government to put
the fort in more perfect state Of defence
for the protection of the harbor Ct New
York,
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-11-01
REPORT OF ADJUTANT GENERAL
THOMAS.

The New York Tribune publishes O
lengthy report of Adjutant General Thom-
as, in regard to Fremont's case. 1t can be
summed up in the statement that Gen. Hun.
ter, his second in command, gave reluc
tant opinion that Fremont was incompetent
for his extensive command. This also is the
concurrent testimony of large number Of
the most intelligent men in Missouri.
Full details were given of all operations
in Missouri, and the report states that
Fremont's order to march was issued to
an army of nearly 10000, many of the
regiments being badly equipped, with in.
adequate supplies of ammunition, clothing
and transportation.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-11-01
Interesting from Missouri

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2S.-The Government has
been furnished with the copy of dispatch
dated St. Louis, Oct. 9th, and with one re-
ceived from Gen. Fremont's headquarters da-
ted Saturday, as follows:
Yesterday P. NJ. Major Seagonye, at the head
of nv guards, made q most brilliant charge
upon a body of the enemy drawn up in line of
battle at Springfield, 1000 or 1900 strong.
Seagonye routed and cleared them from the
town, hoisted the national flag upon the court
house, and retired upon reinforcement, which
he has already Joined. Our loss is not great
This successful charge against such very
large odds, is noble example to the army.
Our advance will occupy Springfield tonight.
The number of the body guard was 300.
(Sgned) Brig. Gen. w. K. STRONG.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-11-01
THE INVESTIGATING COMMITTEE.

ST.. LOUIS, Oct. 30.-The Congressional
Committee closed last night. 1t is reported
that they made searching investig alton
into alleged frauds and irregularities of gov
eminent officers in this military department.
The result of their examinations will be
made public in few days.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-11-01
COL. HENRY SCOTT.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29.-The army retir-
ing board have now before them the case OF
Col. Henry L. Scott, son in law OF General
Scott, and at present Inspector General of
the army. He has been afflicted some time
with disease which prevents his being put
into active service, and there is little if any
hope of his recovery. 1t is his desire to be
relieved from active service. He is regarded
as most excellent officer. His case will
probably be disposed of to morrow.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-11-01
FROM GEN. ROSECRANS.

A dispatch received here to-day from
Gen. Rosecrans, states he had advanced some
five miles 10 the direction of the rebels, and
was preparing to make another forward
movement with view of driving the rebels
from that entire section of country. He
had intelligence that for several days they
had been retreatiug. He intended following
them as soon as necessary arrangements
could be made.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-11-01

A JUDGE PROTESTS AGAINST THE SUS-
PENSION OF HABEAS CORPUS.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30.-The case of the
suspension of writ of habeas corpus by order
OF the President, in regard to soldiers of
the army, more particularly in case of
Provost Marshal Porter, came up in court
to day. Chief Justice Dunlap delivered an
opinion, the substance of which is, that be
respectfully protests against the right
claimed by the President to interrupt pro.
ceedings in this case.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-11-01
KENTUCKY NEEDS 100000 MEN.

1t is stated that tien. Sherman deems
100000 men necessary for Kentucky,
though he is willing to fight the enemy
with what he has. No large bodies of
troops can be raised in that State, and its
defence must devolve on the free states of the
west
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-11-01
THE ATLANTIC AND PACIFIC TELE.
GRAPH.

NEW YORK, Oct. 2S-The first telegraph
message from the Pacific to the Atlantic, was
sent by Chief Justice Field of California, to
the President, as follows:
SACRAMENTO. Oct. 24-7.40 P. Mo ABRA-
HAM LINCOLN, President of the United States,
Washington:
In the temporary absence of the Governor
of the State, am requested to send you the
first message which will be transmitted over
the wires of the telegraph line which connects
the Pacific with the Atlantic States. The peo-
pie of California desire to congratulate you
upon the completion of this great work. They
believe that it will be the means of strengthen
ing the attachment which binds both the East
an d the West to the Union and they desire in
this, the first message across the continent,
to express their loyalty to that Union, and
their determination to stand by the Govern
ment in this its day of trial. They regard that
Government with affection, and will adhere to
it under all fortunes.
(SigneO STEVEN FIELD,
Chief Justice of California.
This morningt was received by the Presi-
dent at 1870 A. NJ, 18th
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From Fortress Monroe.

THE COAST EXPEDITION-RUMOR OF
TREASON-SEA SICKNESS.
FORTRESS MONROE, Sept. 2S.-One hundred
thousand rations have been distributed among
the regiments attached to the great eXpedi.
ton this afternoon preparatory to their depar-
ture.
Captains of the transports sailed under sealed
orders to-day. 1t is reported one of them
has opened his orders and developed the des-
tination of the feet. Men and animals on board
suffered greatly during the gale of the last two
days.
Two recent assertions from the Confederates
state that the rebels at Yorktown are suffering
greatly from want and sickness.
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to cross, and their movements are inter-
preted as altogether defensive, fearing Gen.
Hooker would cross and attack them.
Desertions from the rebel camp confirm this
statement.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-11-01
MORE REASON-SEALED ORDERS OF
THE COAST EXPEDITION STOLEN.

The Tribune states that one of our cores
pondents with the great naval expedition
writes from Hampton Roads. Friday evening
last, that he had just been informed on good
authority that the Private Secretary of Com.
modore Dupont, the commander of the fleet,
had absented himself, carrying with him the
maps and charts, and even the sealed orders of
the Commodore. We do not vouch for the
truth of the report, but only for the fact that
the writer is worthy Of credence. We hope
the report is erroneous.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-11-01
THE PRIVATEER SUMPTER

Lieutenant Porter of the Powhattan, reports
that he arrived at Maranhom September oath,
only five days after the Sumpter left. The lat
ter had cruised two or three days at the mouth
of the harbor, to overhaul the brig Maria. ex-
pected from New York. The Governor of
Maranhom treated the officers of the Sumpter
with every courtesy. promising them they
might sell the Maria there if she was captured.
He supplied her with coal, but was unwilling
to do the same by the Powhattan. On enter
ing Marathon the Sumpter got ashore, lost
her false keel, and when she left was leaking
she left under sail, having housed her smoke.
stack. She had taken prizes since the Abby
Bradford, and it was understood her motto was
burn, sink and destroy" particularly Boston
and Eastern vessels. Lieutenant Porter left
September 26th, ard put into St. Thomas Oct.
9Th, whence his last dispatch is dated.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-11-01
A REBEL STEAMER SHELLS A FEDERAL
CAMP.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2S.-Special to Post. An
officer who has just arrived here from the en-
campment of Sickles' Brigade at Port Tobac-
CO, Maryland, reports that the rebel steamer
Page yesterday approached the shore at that
point and fired at our troops. Her shells fell
into our camp and compelled the men to with
draw to a safe distance from the river.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-11-01
MOVEMENTS OF THE REBEL ARMY

The Herald's dispatch says that positive
information is received that recent occurrences
have occasioned division of the rebel army of
the Potomac. Large reinforcements have been
sent to Leesburg, with the expectation of a
renewal of the attack on that point. Immense
forces are also congregated at Norfolk, under
the impression that the expedition fitting out
IN Chesapeake Bay was intended to make a
demonstration there. The centre of the rebel
army rests at Centreville, and has been much
weakened by the withdrawal of these forces on
the right and left. Gen. Johnston is the com.
mander. Gen. Beauregard commands the
forces opposite Washington, and Gustavus NJ.
Smith commands the forces at Leesburg.
II was stated rumor was current at Rich.
mond, few days ago, that an important ad.
vance movement OF the whole rebel army was
to be made before the first of November. but
perhaps the fight at Balls Bluff, and the sailing
of the or at raval expedition, have rendered
change of programme necessary.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-11-01
SENATOR'S URGING A FIGHT.

Senators Chandler, of Michigan, Wade, of
Ohio. Trumbull, of Illinois, and Wilkinson, of
Minnesota, are here representing to the admin
stration that the popular demand of their con.
stituents is that Mcclellan or some one else
shall Immediately whip the rebels on the south
side of the Potomac in a pitched battle and as
near Bull Run as possible, and from there roll
the tide of war steadily southwark till it meets
the waters of the Gulf.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-11-01
ENFORCING THE CONFIsCATION ACT.

The Government is rapidly preparing for en-.
forcing the confscation law passed by last
Congress. Yesterday attachments were serv.
ed against some furniture belonging to n an
named Shields, who is a captain in the rebel
army and owning number of houses and lots
in Washington This is to be special case,
and if the law is sustained, the Government
will at once proceed to confscate the property
Of every known rebel as fast as il. comes within
the jurisdiction OF our arms.
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MASSACHUSETTS NOMINATION FOR
CONGRESS

The Democrats of the Fifth District have
nominated Hon. George Upton for Congress.
Mr.. Upton is sterling Union man. and &C.
cepts with disclaimer of all partisan spirit.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-11-01
ORDER DISPATCHED FOR THE REMOVAL
OF FREMONT.

On Saturday last the order of the Command
erin Chief that Gen. Fremont should surrender
hi command to the officer next below him,
Gen. Hunter, accompanied by letter of in-
President to Gen. Curtis, in command at Saint
Louis, with direction to deliver it to General
Fremont, unless he was actually in the pres.
ence of the enemy or preparing for battle.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-11-01
VIEWS FROM THE LOWER POTOMAC.
BEL ARMY MOVEM ENTS,

MISSOURI MATTERS-
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From WASHINGTON.

RETIREMENT OF GEN. SCOTT-HIS AC.
COUNTS WITH THE WAR DEPARTMENT.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2S.-The Iribune's dis.
patch says that Gen. Scott will voluntarily re.
tire from his rank and duties within the next
ten days, solely on account of his physical in
firmities.
The recent act of Congress provided that
there should be no reduction in his pay, sub.
sistence or allowances in event of his withdraw.
al.
1t is we'll known that Gen. Scott has had an
unsettled account with the War Department
since the Mexican War Secretary Cameron
has recently given q careful examination of his
claims, now thirteen years old. jeff. Davis
Indignantly brought him in debt on account of
his expenditures and receipts in Mexico, and
SO far as the Secretary's report could do
it, dscredited him as financial agent of the
government. MIR. Cameron has reported that
Gen Scott was not only entitled to the money
he claimed of the government, but that he
saved to it millions of dollars, which, by the
laws of war, he could have pocketed, under
the settled principles regulating the distribution
of prize and contribution money This oppOr
tunity of personal advantage Winfield Scott
generously donated to the founding of home
for invalid soldiers. One of his monuments
long after he is Dead will be the Soldiers
Home. near Washington.
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STOCK FLUCTUATIONS.
MARINE INrsI.,.iaRNCR.

pASFnANc,sco oct. s-The new stip MAxnsa
ss dan aged cargo badly. Tne cspssin a sss
.,ru King states ttn MA v-'ssl wss nearly an
t..I cabs In Bad weather. me 80 tons goods
so,s thrown oVetboaid from ths msin bach.
PosroS. Nov. The ship Pn,gcn from Evsrl
u,,l toi Cal ui,s put INTO Ro JsneiTo leaky-ao
ste sivn. TIE bark Iin.rdrs, from aoE,eviasox
VAs wie,kfd SGT 20, o. Is perioa lsand b.tA.
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MAmwIAaAH.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. This sly, o.. -
1881. By the Rev. J. o. R,gers J>asp h II. Merry "
susAn Withingtcn, bosh Of us MY. %
PRICR-BRADDRN-on Thursday, o.. 81 By
the Rev.,R. O. shimoAn q, his residences 81 west
ptth ct Mr. John Price, Of this otJ, 10 Mo Mary
BsaGden, Of Btoc klyn. hW
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North Dutch Church., corner ~ Rdtou and
wilam sta- II vine service every SI)b.th, at
in the evening, o. ~ o''ock 81 Ihtgu school aud
bible tla-se- Al A. NJ. aud p. NJ. ruesiy
evening lecture. Friday evening payer meeting,
at IN o'clock, A daily prayer meeting from " T.
4 O'clock Al are invited, aud seats furnished 81