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The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-10-11

mediately below the point at which the
breaaage occurred, and secure it with
wedges and small chains. By pulling eithe"
end OF this chain.cable, circular motion of
the pin was produced, and connection
being effected with the usual chain attached
to the rudder, and temporary wheel rig
ged up below the deck, shift was made
once more to proceed bu the screw OF the
vessel upon which the locomotiOn now
depended hardly vestige of the paddles
remaining-soon stopped, being fouled by
the rudder, by which the rudder was pre-
vented from veering more than was neces-
sary to steer the ship.
All of Friday was occupied with these
arrangements. The ship had drifted up the
west coast of Ireland, out of the ordinary
track. On Saturday night the brig Mag.
net, of Halifax, hove in sight, hauled along
side, and lay to for the purpose of rendering
assistance.
Sunday, at 2 o'clock, the Great Eastern
got under way, the rudder was found to act,
and the vessel proceeded at the rate of nine
knots an hour with the screw alone.
She met the Persia the next morning,
and signaled her to come under the lee,
which the Persia did. But circumstances
were such that the Great Eastern's engines
could not be slackened, and the Persia
made off, probably under the impression
that foul play was intended by the Great
Eastern. An attempt was made at an ex-
planation, but the Persia was too far off.
Phe Greast Eastern continued her course
on Tuesday morning, and reached the
Head of Kinsale, where she stopped four
hours to arrange her tackle. She signaled
the shore, but no notice was taken of her.
at o'clock, she arrived off Cork, and a
small steamer came off to assist her, and the
harbor was soon reached. AS the rudder
was sufficiently repaired, the ship would
proceed to Liverpool soon. 95.
Our informant states that it is almost
impossible to exaggerate the anxious state
of mind which prevailed while the fate of
the ship was doubtful. There were several
clergyman on board, and religious services
were frequent. The demeanor of the pas
sengers was sufficient, apart from any sign
OF disaster around, to signify the distressing
nature of the crisis. A meeting was held in
the saloon on Tuesday, and resolutions of a
pious and congratulatory character were
passed. rsu1 ee.3aa o5 .5.s.y
The passengers expressed gratitude to the
commander of the brig Magnet, and com.
plimented Capt. Walker and the officers
and crew of the Great Eastern for their iD-
defatigable exertions. .a.....
. Some OF the proceedings, however, were
of less pleasant character, severe com>
ments being passed on the condition of the
ship, her strength of paddles, and the way
she was ballasted. ........ .....
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-10-11

The New Orleans papers have some in
teresting items under the head "Talk on
Change" The Crescent says:
There were gatherings on the flags of
Carondelet yesterday. True, they did not
exceed corporals guard, but it is with
profound feelings of sorrow that we have
to record that the prestige of CarondeIet
street is one of the things that were. We
allude to it in the real sense of the word.
No cotton in the market; consequently no
exchange making.
We hardly know how to balance accounts
with Carondelet street. No cotton, no ex-
change, and no shaving-the glorious sus-
pension of coin payments by our banks hav-
ing knocked the shavers-Shylocks-into
the middle of next year.-almOst induces us
to write the epitaph of Carondelet.
We are asked how Tommy Serrill got
out of the Bastile. As we said at the time
of his arrest, the Lincolnites would not
make much out of him, our expressions are
agent of the Bank of England. He was
just as much an agent as citizen Fassman's
boss drayman. But Serrill has got out OF
the Lincoln Bastile. Some of our cotton
factors would be glad to receive certain bal
ances for cotton shipped through him.
The sequestration act is freely comment
ed on. For the information of all branches
of Northern firms, we have to state that
they are required to present a full balance
sheet to the authorities. For instance
copartner of Northern commercial firm is
required to close at once and adjust the
balances. If there is anything due to
Northern copartners, it Is under sequestra-
tion.
The suspension of the banks seems to have
created an instant scarcity of small change,
the effects of which, as thus stated by the
Picayune, are amusing: I'D .m7
There was mnch commotiou in the differ
ent markets this morning, on account of the
great difficulty of procuring and making
change among the butchers and market
women. The purchasers, or marketers,
wsre also in great distress, as they found
their bargains stopped after having cOnclud~
ed them, by the impeachment of procuring
the ready. 1
All sorts of plans were resorted to the
butchers offered premium for change, and
failing to obtain it, made up the balance
due in dimes and picayunes by giving ex-
ira weight in the meats sold, &C The
hucksters did the same, and made up in
potatoes, beans, turnips and cabbages, for
small change due.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-10-11
McClellan's Campaign About to Com
mence.

Correspondence of the New York World. .oI
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29.-There are many
indications that the opening of our offensive
campaign is close at hand. We are reach
ing the end of the beginning Prepare,
then, to hear, very soon, of great events oc
curing on the Potomac line. The PERIOD
of suspense is about over. We are now
strong enough to meet the enemy either in
the open field or on bis own ground. After
a careful review of our own forces, and stu
dy of all we know of bis. make this asser-
sertion confidently. The public will not
have much longer to wait the second divi-
sion of the national loan ought to be taken
under different auspices from those OF the
first. --..--------.--
During the last few days wonderful ac-
tivity has prevailed in important quarters.
Generals Scott and Mcclellan have been
closeted with the President and Mr.. Cam
eron for hours together the plans OF the
chieftaiDs are approved by the statesmen,
and the navy is to lend it invaluable CO.
operation. Our fall campaign will be
marked as it appears to meas it would
appear to any close observer, by two grand
movements-the minor and the major. First,
the passage of the upper Potomac iD force,
and dispossession of Johnston's column,
simultaneous with the capture of the bat
teries on the lower Potomac heights, by our
fotilla covering heavyla force. The sc acs
complished, we shall hold the Virginia shores
from Free Stone Point to Leesburg. Second,
The march southwark of over 20O,0 900 men,
supported by weight of artillery proper
tlonate to modern ideas enough meD, under
General BleDker, being lett behind to guard
our then complete and impreguable in>
trenchments. do not say that when the
second and more important movement oc-
ours it will be over the Mcdowell route to
and via Manassas, &c. 1t is not impossi-
BILE, when our intrenchments are finished,
and the preliminary action predicted above
has established our possession of the Poto-
mac lines, that, with the exception OF
Blenker's reserve, the entire corps d'armee
will countermarch and concentrate on this
side of the river for transit at some upper
or lower point and rapid march across the
enemy's flank. r,l.. .s..... .ss..
The rebels are almost forcing Gen. Nc
Clellan to hasten his preliminary advance
by the strength and importance of the new
batteries they have planted at Free Stone
Point and other promontories OF the lower
Potomac. / have the highest authority for
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-10-11
VOL. XIII.-NO. II
DRILLING.

Sweet Amy ask'd with pleading eyes,
'sDear Charley. teach me, will you, , =
The words I've heard your captain say
should so like to drill you."
"What little one, you take command
Well, Amy. I'm quite willing
In such company as yours
can't have too much drilling.
"Stand over there, and sing out clear,
Like this-'Squad, stand at ease."
"Oh, Charles, you'll wake papa up stairs.
Don't shout like that, dear, please" 81.
81 stand at ease, like this, You see !
And then / need scarce mention
The next command you have to give
Is this one, "Squad Attention"
"Now, Amy, smartly, after me,
you're sure, dear, it don't bore you p ia.
Forward Quick March Halt-Front-Rig
There. now, I'm close before you.
Z" Present arms-Well, it does look odd,
You don't believe I'd trifle;
We hold our arms just like this,
In drill without the rife.
Now say Salute your officer"
"Oh, Charles for shame, how can you?
/ thought that you were at some trick,
You horrid cheating man, you."
Charles " ordered arms - without command
She smuoth'd her rumpled hair,
And pouted, frowned, and biush'd, and then
Said sOftiy-"As you were.'
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-10-11
TELEGRAPHIC ITEMS.

New YORK, Oct. 8.-The frigate Wa
bash arrived from Charleston bar last
evening. She received five or six shots
below her water lines during the action at
Hatteras Inlet. She comes here to have
some repairs made to her hull and machin-
ry. She will sail again in a week or ten
days.
The Roanoke, Vandalia, and Flag were
off Charleston.
PORTLAND, Me. Oct. 8.--In the admi-
raIty court this A. NJ. Judge Ware delivered
an able opinion, condemniDg the British
schooner VIM. Arthur, before reported
seized. on the ground that she intended to
run the blockade.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-10-11
NEW SERIES-NO. 41O

formation. She states the Notifications
at Manassas have three lines of entrench-
ments, one behind the other. On M onday
last she saw Davis, Beauregard and Smith
This information comes from her guide as
she was unable to get through the rebel
pickets in the morning. General Smith will
send out several companies of infantry, and
a battery to drive in the rebel pickets and
capture the young lady provided the rebels
have not already taken her away.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-10-11

TRICKS OF WAR.-Some weeks ago,
some soldiers of Michigan regiment, we
were told, mounted stove pipe on wheels,
and placed it in front of their pickets, near
Alexandria. The keen eyes of the rebel
scouts were soon upon the field piece, and a
company of artillery and cavalry soon made
an attack upon it. After banging away
with cannon for reasonable length of time,
without any reply, a bold charge is made
and the stove pipe captured This was a
good joke, but the rebels paid us for it with
interest, when they dug mock entrench-
ments on Munson's, Mason's and Upton's
Hills, near Washington, but took care to
mount no cannon on them at all The reb.
els must have had merry time over the
New York specials" when they got hold
of them, which told how the rebels were
seen at these formidable batteries On the
days mentioned, exercising at the guns y
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-10-11
NEWS FROM BANKS COMMAND.

DARNEsrowN, Md, October 4.-This
morning guns were heard in the direction
of Carnifax Ferry. This morning General
Banks rode thither, and has not yet returned.
The surmised firing was from our guns to
protect preparations said to be progressing
there for crossing the river.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-10-11
A UNITED STATES OFFICER ARRESTED
BY THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT.
ANOTHER woMAM's STORY.

Worlds D,spatoh.-A young lady nam
ed Harrison, lately school teacher in Ten
nessee has arrived near our lines, having
been sick six weeks, escaping. She is in
tellgent and in possession of valuable in-
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-10-11
ABOUT AN INDIAN TREATY.

WASHINGTON, Oct. THE recently con-
cluded treaty between the Delaware Ind.
ans and the United States is officially pro.
claimed 1t provides for the conditional pur.
chase OF the surplus lands by the Leaven.
worth, Pawnee & Western Railroad Co., of
Kansas, in aid of the construction OF a
Railroad through the home reserve. The
number of acres is nearly $4,000, at an ag-
gregate valuation of $3.50
A UNITED STATES OFFICER ARRESTED
BY THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT.
DETROIT, Oct IA special dispatch from
Toronto to the Free Press states that Col.
Rankin, NJ. P, lately authorized by our
goverement to raise regiment of Lancers,
was arrested there yesterday for violation
of the neutrality law.
DETROIT, Oct. Sit is believed the
charge against Col. Rankin for breach of
the neutrality law, cannot be sustained.
At all events his arrest oy the Canadian
authorities will not impede the prompt or
ganiz alton of the regiment of Lances now
beit rendezvoused here. Over thirty re-
cruiting offices in northwestern Canada
are actively at work, and upwards of 500
picked men have already been enrolled.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-10-11
GOVERNOR OF GEORGIA.

AUGUSTA, Ga, Oct. 4.--Jos. E. Brown
has been elected Governor of Georgia by
a majority of between five and ten thou
sand. :...4.. ..t...--.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-10-11

There are five rebel privateers tied up
in Charleston harbor unable to get out.
The blockade is too close for them.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-10-11
PRICE MAKING TRACKS FOR ARKANSAS.

fRlCE MAklNG IRAChS FOR Ahk ANSAS.
JEFFERSON CRY, Oct. 6.-The special to
the st. Louis Democrat says little doubt is
entertained here that Price is on his way
south with the main body of his army. He
is reported to be making demonstrations
near Georgetown and Sedalia, being merely
detachment for the purpose of keeping
our observation engaged. When last heard
from, Prices advance guard was at Clinton,
in Henry county. 1t is supposed Price
will push on to the Arkansas line. Gen.
Fremont will follow him closely and give
him battle wherever be can find him.
A force of between 5000 and 1000 rebel
cavalry were seen near Upton to-day, whose
object is presumed to be to get between
our advance and this place and fall upon
some stray regiment or transportation train
going out. Col. Coffee, of Bonneville, passed
through here the other day for ST. Louis,
but it has been since as,ertained that he is
on his way south with important documents
containing the official .ecord of proceed.
ings of the mock Legislature held at Lex.
ingtOn.
A scout from Linn Greek reports the
probable death of the notorious rebel leader
Rev. M. johnson, who, while moving some
of Torbert & Co.'s powder. Friday night,
was dangerously wounded by the explosion
of one of the kegs. Gen. Fremont and
staff will probably leave for Sedalia to-
'y~~( Spesial to-44&. Louis Republican.l-It
seems to be believed in military circles here
that Price will avoid battle with FIRE.
mont if possible, but others entertain the
opinion he intends surprise upon some
point the least protected, and that we shall
have fight in few days. Fremont de-
signs to follow the rebel army into Arkan-
sas and force them to fight wherever he can
encounter them.
The paymasters who brought one mil
lion two hundred thousand dollars to pay
off troops to the 3lst August, have discharge
ed their duty and returned to st. Louis.
Claib. jackson is reported to be en- route
for Texas.
The farmers of Pettis comfy recently of.
fered to furnish General Fremont gratis
$25O,00O worth of grain for his army.
Captain Champion, rebel, who was here
last week has been arrested as spy in
Georgetown, and is now prisoner.
WASHINGTON. Oct. 81 SPECIAL to Post.l
Brigader General Graham has been order.
ed to appear before Judge Merrick to day
for contempt of court. 1t is alleged that
be forced soldier into the ranks after he
bad been discharged by the court. A pri.
vate of one of the Pennsylvania Regiments
was killed by the accidental discharge oi
musket this morning. The cavalry and ar
tillery regiments are marching to Capitol
Hill where they will be reviewed to day.
Every thing is quiet along the lines. The
powerful rain last night made sad havoc in
some of the camps.
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announces that the Washington govern
ment has not authorized its agents in Eu>
rope to make military engagements, and
that officers accepting service under that
Government will therefore act on their own
responsibility. 'hGm
ITALY.-Active negotiations are going
on between Paris and Turn relative to
to guarantees for the spiritual independence
of the Pope if Rome should become the
capital Of Italy. ~l
A diplomatic rupture between Italy and
Spain is anticipated if Spain should still
refuse to deliver up the archives of the Me-
apolitan consulate.
The latest is via Londonderry, London,
Sept. %, and is as follows: as1er
The Times announces that the illness OF
the Pope is much more serious than was
anticipated. Advices say that there is
much danger of his life. al 10
THE INDIANS IN KANSAS AND NEBRAS-
KA.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8--The Commission
er of Indian Affairs, Mr.. Dale, has returned
from his official visit to the Indian tribes in
Kansas and Nebraska. He was received
by them with gladness. They sought every
opportunity to express to him their friendli.
ness to the United States.
He conversed with the returned Kansas
officers, who took part in the battle OF
Springfield, and who informed him that no
separately organized Indian forces were
with the rebels on that occasion, but that a
comparatively few of the half breeds only
were in the ranks OF the enemy. The eff
forts of the rebels to array the Indians
against the United States, so far as the
Commissioner could learn, was attended
only with partial success. The Indians as
class, are disposed to be friendly, but
those who are in hostility have been CO.
creed to this course by the rebels. No doubt
is entertained that it would require no per.
suasion to raise large Indian force in
Kansas and Nebraska, to operate against
those who may be brought into the field by
the rebels. JEW u.N
RIOT BETWEEN SOLDIERS AND THE
PEOPLE.
New YORK, Oct. IA serious riot oc>
cure in Hudson City, Saturday night be-
tween members of the Banhey Rifles, quar-
tered in the United States Arsenal and
some 300 citizens, which it is feared may yet
lead to very serious results. A number of
persons were injured, including the Mayor
of the city. While trying to quell the dis
turbance he was stabbed five or six times
about the head and body, and is seriously if
not fatally injured. There were serious ap-
preAensions of riot yesterday, and the
mill airy were ordered TO hold themselves in
readiness.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-10-11
BRECKENRIDGE AT RICHMOND.

The Richmond Examiner of last Fri.
day publishes telegraphic news from
Lynchburg to the effect that Jno. Q. Breck-
inridge aud other Kentuckians were at
Arlington yesterday. 1t is understood that
Breckinridge will resign his seat in the
United States Senate, issue an address to
the people of Kentucky, and actively en-
gage in the war. He is expected to be in
Richmond in few days. .a ...a
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-08-02
Premiums.

As an evidence Of the worth Of Balls Reaper and Now
er, we annex list of Premiums awarded this Machine
At the greatest practical field trial Reapers and Mowers
1857, this machine received the greatest number O
credit marks, emitting it to the GRAND GOLD MEDAL
and DIPLOMA offered by the United States gricultura
Society for the Best Moving Machine.
st. Louis, Miss our State Fair, First Premium as Mower
1860
Urbana, Ohio, First Premium Combined Reaper ant
Mower, 1860.
Lawrenceburr, Ind. Fair First Premium as Mower and
Reaper, 1860.
Litchhed. Mich. Field Trial In competition with Mannys
Rley's, krby's, Aliens, and two Buckeye machines
one manufactured at Constantine the other at Jackson
Mich. First Premium Reaper and Mower, 1860.
Sturgis, Mich Field Trial, in competition with the Buck
eye, manufactured at Constantine and the Riley First
Premium as q Mower and Reaper, 1860.
Warren Co. Ill. Agricultural Fair, in competition with
McCormick's Improved, Manny's Improved and man,
other Of the most celebrated Reapers Mowers in the
country, First Premium Mower and Reaper 1860
Chllicothe, Ohio Field Trial in competition with Iror
Harvester, Miller & Autmans Buckeye, and Buckeye
State, First Premium a Mower, 1852
Akron, Ohio, Field Trial, in competition with the Kirby
Parkhurst, Buckeve, Fisher and Others First Premium
as Mower and Reaper, 1859.
The undersigned having been appointed General Agent
for Northern Iowa. for the sale Of the above first
Machines will receive orders and furnish those desiring
to purchase with such information will prove all that
each ofthe above Machines is emphacay what is claim
ed for It, and worthy Of the extensive reputation they
enjoy.
Cedar Falls, April IS, 1861. stf
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-08-02
The Fastest Trotting.

The distinguished little mare, Flora Tenn
pie, in her first trial with George NJ. Patchcn
was pushed to faster speed than she had evel
been before by any horse with which SHIT
has ever had trial, except at Kalamazoo
She won the three heats barely by head
60 that the race was as creditable to tn,
horse, though beaten, as it was to the mare
The time of the three heats was 2:2l, 2:24
2:2li, being the best time ever made by he1
in any match. Against Princess, Flor,
made the then unprecedented time of 1922
The fastest time on record is given in thu
following table:
mile in harness, 2:19t-Flora Temple.
mile, to wagon, 2:25-Flora Temple.
I mile, under saddle, 2:25 half track
Lancet
lmls, 1oolb wagon, 2:2s-trotting stallion
Ethan Allen. a~ nv
mile, double team, 2:243-Ethan Allen
and mate, and Lantern and mate-dead heat
. miles, in harness, 4:504-Flora Temple,
miles, in double harness, 5:19-Lady
Suffolk and Rife. .......-
miles, under saddle, 7:324-Dutchman
miles, to 2O0lb. wagon, 6:3 - Cemble
jackson. 81
miles, in harness, 1l:6-Trustee.
miles, to road wagon, l4:42-Mary War.
rem, II
10 miles, in harness, 2o:sa-Prince.
20 miles, in harness, 59:354-Trustee.
50 miles, in harness, 3h. 59:4-Spangle
Wagon and driver weighing 4OOlbs.
30 miles. in harness, 3h. 55m. 401s-Arial
Driver weighing 60lbs.
100 miles, in harness, sh. 55m. 53s.-Con-
queror.
100 miles, double team, lob. I'm. 22s.-
Master Burke and Robin.
PACING.
lmile, 2:174-Pocahontas.
miles, in harness, 4:56a-Hero.
miles, to wagon, 4:58}-Young Amer.
ica.
Rural readers, as well as city folks, are in
terestsd in horse-fesh, and we place the
above facts on record for their qualification.
1T Is said that Flora Temple, now. fifteen
years old, has earned upward Of 100000 in
her various races, for her owners !! and she
Il owned 1t present by gentleman of Bal
timors. The Patchen horse is valued at $50
600 and is not for sale at that price. There
must bcsomcth;ng in blood.-Life Illustra'd
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-08-02
For Sale!

TAPRIcE TO SUIT THE TIMES. ONE OF TIL
Grove Farm, miles from Cedar Falls Good buildings
rstrate fences and the entire crop given in with III,
farm together with the farming implements OF grount
planted there 60 of wheat corn 10 Of oats
Immediate possession given required
Also business lots and buildings on Main street.
For particulars enquire Of WIN. H. SESSIONS. south
east corner Of Third and Main streets.
Cedar Fails June IS, 1851. i5-ew
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-08-02
TORNADO
Threshing Machine,

The proprietor still extensively engaged in manufac
turing the above wellknown machine, commonly called
throughout the West" The Canton 7areshing Machine
As an evidence Of the popularity and worth of this ma
chine would say that the demand for this Thresher last
season was beyond the ability Of the manufacturer to
supply.