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St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1861-01-17
The Presidents Message.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9.
The Speaker laid before the House
message from the President.
He says he holds the same opinions on
the dangers Of the Union expressed by
him IN his former message. Abiding to
the condition of things, he says there is no
other alternative but to collect the revenue
and protect tho public property as far as is
practicable under existing laws. His du-
ty is to execute and not to make the laws.
He recommends Congress to devote
themselves to prompt action with view to
peace, and throws the whole responsibility
on that body. Referring to Major Ander.
son, he says that officer could not before
he left Fort Moultrie, have held the posi-
fifty or sixty hours. -.
MIR. Howard, Of Michigan, moved thai
the message be referred te special com
mittee of five, with instructions to enquire
whether any executive officers of the Uni
ted States have been or are now treating
or holding communication with any persol
or persons for the transfer Of forts or an.
other property whether any demand TO
their surrender has been made, and b.
whom, and what answer has been given
whether any officer or officers have entcre
into any pledge not to send any reinforce
ments Of troops to the harbor Of Charles
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1861-01-17
THE DESERTER.
AN ANECDOTE OF NAPOLEON THE FIRST.

In the year 1909, Pierre Pitois was
sergeant in the twelfth regiment of the
line, then quartered in Strasburg. He
was native of that half savage. half civil
lied part of Burgundy known under the
name of Morvan, and his comrades ever
spoke Of him as "tough customer" AL
ways the first and last to fire, he had the
reputation of liking but two things in the
world-the smell of powder and the whist
ling of bullets.
Now, one day our friend Pierre took it
into his head to address a letter to his
colonel, in which he applied for leave of
absence to go and sec his aged mother,
who was dangerously i'll. He added that
his father being seventy-eight years OF age
and suffering under paralytic affection,
could not be of any use in nurse-tending
the poor woman, and he pledged himself
to return as soon as the health Of his moth.
or should be restored.
The coloneps reply to Pierres applica
ticn was, "that as the regiment might al
any moment be ordered to take the field
no leave cf absence could be obtained"
Pierre Pitcis submitted. A fortnigh
elapsed, and then second letter was re
ceived by the colonel, in which Pierre in
formed him that his mother had died with
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1861-01-17
From Washington.
WASHINGTON, January 8.

NASHlNGION, cdAudIy -
Rumors of an attack on the steamer
Star of the West, which sailed from New
York with troops, in the neighbo,hood Of
Charleston, and Of the eannnonading OF
that city by Major Anderson, are rife e1-
erywhere, creating intense excitement,
though nobody can give any authority for
the report.
Secretary Thompsop's conditional resig-
ignation has been rendered more than
week. The President pledged himself, SO
Thompson charges, that no troops should
be sent Southward without his knowledge.
Mr.. Thompson knew nothing Of the sail
ing of the Star Of the West until last eve
ming.
It is currently reported that Mr.. Thomp-
son and the President had high words In
consequence of which the President limited
that he had better resign.
It is understood here that the Sub
Treasurer Of Charleston had communicated
the fact to the Government, that the South
Carolina authorities will not allow him to
pay any drafts, or even to pay Anderson 8
men. All the cash in the vaults is to be
retained there.
/ It is now accorded that all the seeding
states have drawn their quota Of arms to1
1861 in advance. The order from South
Carolina was filled only a few days ago.
Correspondence Of the Tribune. +
Private letters from the best sources II
4 Charleston, dated on Saturday, express thu
cravest distrust as to events, and fear tina
, blood may flow at any moment Many o
= the families are moving from the city un
0 der these apprehensions. The most sagac
0 ious leaders have lost their power, and ar
e at the mercy of an excited populacc.
s Charles Anderson, has just returne'
J. from Charleston. After the first interview
). with his brother, the surveillance Of tn
g authorities was not continued and: he ha
% free communication with him. Majo
y Anderson considers his position cntlrel
r secure, and is fairly supplied with provi:
re ions and other necessaries, except coal an
st wood for military purposes, in case tn:
extremitlcs should be reached. lie is
at good spirits, and hopes that reason will Of
n- crate upon the misguided people befo'
re long:
L. Mr.. Holt transacts his Important bus
'g ness at General Scott's office as preca'
m ton against the leakage in the war depar
~ ment, and in consequence Of distinct ii
or timation given by Mr.. Miles Of the Sou'
~ Carolina delegation to the President, tn
4; they had means Of knowing when rei
ed forcemcnts were ordered, if at all.
'e- 90" WAsH1NaroN, JAM g..
s. There seems to be mistake somewhere
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1861-01-17
Important from the South.

| JACKSON, Miss Jan. 8.
The commissioners from South Carolin;
and Alabama were invited to seats in th
convention.
A despatch was received Of the determ
ination of Georgia to secede Immediately
The convention adjourned till tomorrow
when the committee on the secession ordi
nance will report The excitement is in.
tense. The galleries were full of ladies
The committee on ordinance of secession
is now in caucus. The excitement and
anxiety is intense.
LATER.-An ordinance for Immediate
State secession was unanimously agreed on
by the committee Of fifteen, and will pass
the convention tomorrow. Upon its re-
ceipt the convention went into secret scs-
sion.
MONTGOMERY, Ala, Jan. s.
Mr. Calhoun, commissioner from South
Carolina, addressed the convention. His
speech was we'll received.
Dispatches to the government from V:r-
ginia, Florida and Mississippi, were read
to the convention and created great enthu-
oAt'eiA. "a COAAlAlItct "a CulItcCu WIS il-
pointed to consider and report the necessi-
ty Of action by the State The convention
determined upon secession by large ma
jority. The seats Of the two sectional del
egates from Shelby county were contested.
RICHMOND, Va, Jan. S.
The committee Of the House Of dele
gates having in charge the subject of a
convention, have prepared a bill which
they will report tomorrow They have
fixed upon the 18th of February for the
convention, and the 9TH for the election
of delegates. The question of additional
military force tor the nurnosc- of defence,
olution proposing to appropriate $40 ,0an-.
900 for that purpose has also been refer
red. The general opinion is, that Virginia
will secede about the Goth Of February.
In the meantime such preparations will be
made as may be necessary to repeal any
aggressions.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1861-01-17

ton; if so, when, where, by whom, and on
what considerations; whether the custom
house, post office, and arsenal at Charleston
have been seized, and whether any efforts
have been made to recover it. The COM
mittee have power to send for persons and
papers, and report from time to time such
facts as may be required for the national
honor, &c.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1861-01-17
r. II. BARRETT
,u11 Enrineer and Surveyor.

nj Office on First Street, Lower st. Cloud
u ps Of all surveyed lands, and plats OF al
1h,l, aiding towns of Northern Minnesota, can
Le,ll at all times at my office.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1861-01-17
DIR. w. 3. SIMONTON,

DIR. w. b. SIMONTON,
,,ESPECTFULLY tenders his Professional
Services to the Citizens Of st. Cloud and
it's Vicinity.
Residence, Lower Town, second house south
VS. of Ravine, formerly occupied by Mr.
s r,u0rne.
ok,r Particular attention given to Operative
S,r1erv. vo1-1Ony
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1861-01-17
y. w METZROTH,

y. w 1Iaj
HER CHANT TAIL OR,
l\%ALER in Clothing, Cloths, Cassimeres
vestings, and Gentlemen's Furnishing
Il o Is, to the inspection of which he invites
his friends and the public.
de:1O. l857-1y
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1861-01-17
!; r, ANTHONY BOOK STORE

Sc, ANTHONY BOOK STORE
j. J.HECFTN1-A-N,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER IN
looks, STATIONARY, WALL PAPER,
FISHING TACKLE, POCKET CUTLERY,
FANCY ARTICLES, TOYS, &c.
Three doors above the fremont Hotel.
St. Anthony, Min.
1,,o ~ 1919 vollno13, l
sr,ourx MILLER. HENRY sw1ssHELM
REAL ESTAT AGENC Y
ST. CLOUD, MINNESOTA.
n he un dersigned offer their services to loan
money upon best real estate security; ano
to purchase and sell property either real OF
personal, for o reasonable commission.
They have now for sale, at low prices:
20 quarter sections Of good land:
so lots, (some improved, in st. Cloud.
20 in Nininger addition to St. Paul.
20 (" in Nininger city,
10 " in Mound city, Illinois:
MILLER & SWISSHELM
St Cloud, May 13, 1858.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1861-01-17

m +. & G.. AN NDRE WS,
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Dry Goods,
Groceries, and Crockery. Mum Street, Lower
Town, St. Anthony, Minnesota. v2n3O:ly
az Produce taken in Exchange for Goods.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-12-06

The Richmond Examiner enphatically de-
elares, that every defeat and sacrifice more
thoroughly unites the North, and that it
now has regular army of 100000 men.
1t insists that the South should raise the
same number of men by conception, on the
plan of the European States.
The latest news from Charleston, is that
the Union troops have entire possession of
st. Helena Island, and that they had land
ed at the mouth of Ashpoor river, on the
northern side of st. Helena Sound 1t is
also stated that an attempted landing near
Buckingham was prevented by the rebels.
The Savannah Republican is gradually
getting over its scare, and rejoices over the
wonderful displays of patriotism throughout
the State. Fifty thousand men, says that
paper, would place themselves in the field
within a week, if they only had the means
to arm aHd equip them. A dozen Lincoln
fleets cannot conquer such people, thinks
the Republican. We must try, then and
send two dozen.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-12-06
The Panic ln south Carolina.

A letter in the Richmond Examiner Lrom
Charleston, dated November 2Ist, says,
"The amount of cotton abandoned on the
plantations was very considerable. 1t is
not easy to estimate the quantity with GER
tainty, bli T. Is; generally said to be about
fifteen hln.,!Iud bales. Many of the plant
ers, before quitting, set fire to their crops
and such other combustible property on
their premises as could not be removed. 1t
is certainly to be regretted that, in the con-
fusion that prevailed, this very proper step
was not more generally taken.
"But the first surprise at the invasion has
now died away, and think the Northern
Government may reckon, without fear of
mistake, that it has obtained the very last
bag of cotton, and also the last contraband
that it can ever hope to seize by bouncing
upon the coast of South Carolina. Con-
certed arrangements between the planters
and the military authorities have wisely
been made, by which no plantation will be
abandoned until the crop is utterly con-
sumed, the clubhouse and other buildings
destroyed, the live stock driven off, and the
hands removed to the interior. In the
most exposed localities, that is, the islands
adjacent to Port Royal, on which the enc
my may at any moment make his appear
ance, the WOrk OF OeSlfuCIlOn IS alreauy
commenced.
"For the past few days gangs of negroes
from the sea-coast, laden with such effects
as they can carry, and followed by droves of
mules and horses, have been passing through
this city on their way to the back country.
Night before last the whole atmosphere in
the city, and for miles around, notwith-
standing the bright moonlight, was hazy
and lurid. Many could rot account for the
phenomenon. 1t was the effect of the whole
sale confagration of cotton now going on
at Edisto and other islands intervening be-
tween Port Royal and Charleston. Wher-
ever the marauders choose to land, and it is
useless to disguise the fact that they can
land at a great many points, they will find
nothing but devastated fields, deserted by
all, save the avenging presence of the par
tisan rifeman. The patriotic sacrifice which
has been made by our planters is all the
greaterlwhen we consider that the crops of
the past season have far exceeded the best
ever before known.
ain my last letter l alluded to the
strength of the defences ofCharleston. Sa-
vannah has also been strongly fortified on a
plan for which the conformation of its har-
Dor affords peculiar facilities, and under
stand that Gen. Lee says that that city is
now In condition to make a protracted
and successful defence. Gen. Lee has gone
to Brunswick, Georgia.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-12-06

gag Quartermaster Orr, of the 42nd
Regiment, passed through the city this
morning, en- route for Indianapolis
he reports all quiet at Calhoun. The Off
GERS regret exceedingly that the order coun-
demanding the order to leave Henderson
and march to Calhoun, did not reach the
regiment, until it had been several hours
on the route Their present encampment
does not afford a proper place for drilling
the regiment. Lieut.. Orr had heard moth
ing of The reported fight alluded to in yes
terdays Journal, and we are inclined to
believe that the rumor was without foun-
dation in fact.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-12-06
aSEs Notzuithstandinc. the crrara intirna-

BGF Notwithstanding the grave intima-
tons contained in the Presidents message
that Congressman had better leave the
management of the army solely to the
military men at its head, those worthless
presist in introducing resolutions of inquiry.
Mr.. Conklin wants to know who is respon-
sible for the disaster at Balls Bluff. Mr..
Chandler asks similar question as to Bulls
Run, and Senator Lane wants Springfield,
Wilson's Creek and Lexington explained
away. These gentlemen are impertinently
curious.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-12-06

AAOGAch OysIeE sUppcE UT , III
Owing to the success attending the enter
tainment last night at Crescent City Hall
the ladies will give another oyster supper
to their friends this evening. The Hall
was crowded last night, and the success of
the affair must have been very gratifying to
the ladies. They hope to meet tonight all
last evening and many others who were not
able to be present. If you want to spend a
pleasant hour, avail yourselves of this pub
lie invitation to be on hand this evening.
1t is understood that the Glee Club will
sing a number of choice songs and ehoruses.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-12-06
From Cheat nroumtatn.

G. r. Scudder returned this afternoon
from the headquarters of Gen. Reynolds, in
Western Virginia. The object of his visit
was to bring home the remains of young
Bunnell, of White county, youth of sew
enteen, who went out with one of the regi-
ments from this State, and died of typhoid
fever at Cheat Mountain. Mr.. Scudder was
unable to execute his mission, owing to the
wretched condition of the roads and the
difficulty in obtaining transportation. The
road between Webster and Huttonville,
sixty-twO miles, is lined with the wreck of
government wagons and dead horses Six
miles day is the average travel for four
horse-wagon, although a six horse team
with load of straw hats might be equal to
seven or eight miles. Suffers are compelled
to pay twenty dollars per day for six-horse
teams. The snow is fifteen inches deep on
Cheat Mountain. Mr.. Scudder dined with
Captain Miller on Tuesday. He reports him
slowly improving, but with no immediate
prospect of returning home. The gallant
soldiers of the 18th had volunteered to carry
him in a blanket, but the severity of the
weather, and the almost impossible condi-
ton of the roads rendered it impracticable.
Gen. Reynolds and his efficient Adjutant,
fated to remain for the winter in undispu-
ted occupation of the position they had so
honorably won and nObly maintained, were
cheerfully discharging the responsible duties
of the post, and the praises of the Little
General and his staff is on every lip.-La-
fayette Courier Dec. l.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-12-06

s1@ The election of George Opdyke,
Mayor of New York city, is great triumph
of the Union men. The infamous letter of
Fernando Wood TO Mr.. Toombs, in relation
to the arms which the Southern Confederacy
was endeavoring to smuggle Southwark in
April last, marked the man as traitor al
heart, and it is subject of congratulation
that he has been deprived of the power of
ruling New York for the next two years.
Mr.. Opdyke, the Mayor elect, is one of the
merchant princes of New York, worth over
100000, and a man of unquestioned
integrity and honesty.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-12-06
CAMP COCHRAN, HEAD OF MAIN ST, /


Dec. 3rd, 1861.
EDITORS JOURNAL Nothing of special
importance has occurred in camp since |
wrote, except that we have enlisted or l 8
more men, and that to Us, is little matter
of special interest BLOOD will tell" and
SO do the boots and blankets that are fur
nished to men who connect themselves with
Capt Cochran's Artillery. The Captain is
fully acquainted with the necessity of keep
ing men warm and comfortable, and is do
ing all in his power to make the life of
soldier desirable. He will leave for Indiana
polls tomorrow morning for the purpose of
selecting guns, and thinks he will be able
by the last of the week to have everything
on the ground that the company will re-
quire for the destruction of secession. Boys
who are out of the service, report yourselves
soon, the company is nearly full.
We are under many obligations to Mr..
VIM. Paine, who furnished the Union Ar
tillery boys with lamb neatly dressed.
We had big dinner, and will doubtless
think of "BilP' offending may he wave.
Archie Sullivan has been very kind to the
boys, and has the thanks of the entire COM
pany. We have some of the finest potatoes
you ever saw-their good quality is ac-
counted for by Captain Robinson, who
swears that "Old Abe" was under the i'm
preston they were being shipped to some
Irish regiment Yours, E.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-12-06

E5@ The Canadian papers are beginning
to understand the belligerent right ofsearch.
The Toronto Globe confesses that we have
international law on our side, and the Mon
treal Gazette, referring to the hasty con-
domination by the Toronto papers of the
capture of Mason and Slidell, says:
OF course it was supreme nonsense to de-
by the existence of the belligerent right of
search of neutral vessels. Great Britain
has been foremost to assert it of all the
nations of the world.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-12-06

EG The Savings Bank, No. 4 First
street, is prepared to furnish business men
and strangers with gold and exchange on
New York, at very Eoa0 prices for Kentucky
money or bankable funds Highest prices
paid for Illinois, Wisconsin, Missouri, Iowa
and all Southern money.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-12-06
STEAMBOATS,.

The elegant and feet packet Golden State
will leave at noon to-day for Paducah and
way landings. She is commanded by Capt
King. Mr.. Croxall, a clever gentleman, pre-
sides in the Office. Jno. B. Hall, is the
agent.
The Charley Bowen is the regular United
States mail boat for Paducah and Smith
land to-day, at l O'Clock.
The Poland will be the next packet for
Cincinnati.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-12-06

l-We learn from the Knoxville (Tenn. J
Register that the Union men under arrest
there on the charge of bridge-burning had
been delivered over to the military author
tiles, and were to be tried by court martial
on Thursday, the 28th ult
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-12-06

8@Col. Hollingsworth yesterday re-
ceived his commission as Colonel of the
and Regiment of the Indiana Legion, and
Quartermaster Gwathmey was also COM
missioned as Lieut.. Colonel. Sergeant Ma
jor Sonntag has been appointed Adjutant'
These appointments, SO far as we have been
able to learn, give entire satisfaction to the
members of the End Regiment.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-12-06
oYsTERss OYSTERS, OYSTERS

PARTNER CALDWELL, Main street, next
door to the Post Office, is in constant re-
ceipt of supplies of Stiles famous and de-
licious Oysters, which he will sell lower,
considering quantity and quality. than they
can be had elsewhere in this market Call
and try them dec5-2t.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-12-06

Beg The river is almost up to high water
mark, having overfown the bottom land
above the city. Large quantities of drift
past down yesterday. The river will soon
begin to recede, it having fallan two feet at
Cincinnati yesterday.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-12-06

B8@It has been reported for several days
past that contraband goods continue to
leave Henderson for the Southern Confede-
racy. Cannot the Union men of that
place prevent these infractions of Iaw2
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-12-06
CRESCENT CITY HOTEL.

Strangers and Others, visiting Evansville
who wish to stop at a good House, where
they can be accommodated with excellent
fare, at lower prices than usual, will find
the Crescent City Hotel, Water street, be-
tween Main and Locust, kept by Mrs. WEBB,
just the place. ct
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-12-06
The Handling of TrOOps-What the
Potomac Army cam do.

The National Intelligencer says:
There were some circumstances attendant
on the recent great review of the army on
the Potomac which may, perhaps, deserve a
special mention, as serving to show at least
the capacity that exists for the speedy mass
ing Of troops in that quarter. We under
stand that the seventy-seven regiments of
infantry, the eight regiments of cavalry,
and the seventeen batteries of field artillery
which participated in that pageant were
summoned and gathered for that purpose
from their widely separated stations on a
notice of only tWsnty-four hours. The
task of accomplishing this result in the
time specified was committed by Gen. Nc
Ciellan to Gen. Mcdowell, and the eficien-
cy with which that accomplished officer
discharged the duty assigned him was sufic-
iently attested by the success of the review,
which, besides presenting brilliant militia
ry display, afforded to the young General
in-Chief a pressage of the reliance he can
place on the expedition that will be brought
to the fulfllment of his orders whenever it
shall be necessary to combine the forces now
in the field for any operations of an active
character.