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The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-10-18
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On lie mornirg of the 18th inst. CAROLINE CON
STAINS, daughte Of Philip and Elizabeth Constans,
aged one year, SIX months and eight days.
The funeral will be held their residence, Of
jackson and Fourth streets, this afternoon at two
O'Clock.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-10-18
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SCHEDULE OF DEPARTURES IRON PAUL.
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tons to Bsyheld-Every Monday and Thursday.
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The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-10-18
s~ T AFAYETTE," MINNESOTA
FREE HOMES TO SETTLERS.

The proprietors OF the loAn OF
LAFAX EITE,
ON THE RED RIVER OF TIE NORTH.
will make liberal donation OF lots ali persons who
viii settle upon aud improve the Tols is
situated ~ miles below Fort AOercromble and I5J
miles above Perbina, and directly OPPOSITE TaE
MOUTH THE CHEYENNE RIVER is the centre Gf of
the richest valleys ana best agricultural regions ne
world, is aburdantly supplied win WOOD and water
tnd the country around il has been recently Surveyed,
and Is now open TO settlement. Inc tOwp MARKS me
head of navigation the Red River OF Norn,
EASILY ssDle ;he line OF sage from 81 Paul 10
fenolna passing here semi" eokI!. 10 LJrtID1 o.
het great west Oler- more Inducements to settlers
For Information adcrees jim *. IRWIN r, ESQ. II.
Paul, Minnesota mar24-d3Wlg
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-10-18
L 90 a / A fl a IRIS.

TRADE WITH ST. LoUIs.-The Northern
Line of Steamers we are glad to learn, will
soon resume their daily trips, and continue
them for the remainder OF the season. The
St Louis Democrat says:
1t is with considerable satisfaction we learn
that circumstances justify the agents of the
Northern Line in placing their excellent capa.
ciOus and swift Packets again in the st. Louis
and st. Pau direct P" trade. Extremely
vOluminous and widespread rains have
very recently fallen in the North, and the
upper Mississippi river. as well as the prin
cipal tributaries, are swelling, and a suit.
able stage of water on the rapids and bars
is the result. The line does not go into
operation on the mere chance for support, for
we learn there is an immense amount of pro-
duce in the country which will be boated to
this market
The recent heavy rains have swollen the
river here considerably, an dthere is now a
good navigable stage OF water for the lar>
gest packets. Down river freights, princi-
pally grain and flour, are abundant, but the
freights coming up are very light
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-10-18
MONETARY QUOTATIONS.
MARK ETS.

MARKETS.
By Telegraph. NEW YORK, Oct. 10.
FLOUR-Market dull; sales 5000 bbls.
WHEAT-Market scarcely so firm, " it'll less
doing, both for export and home consump-
ton. -&r
al MILWAUKEE, Oct. Is.
FLOUR--Market dull; nothing done; buyers
out of market.
WHEAT-Market dull and droop ng. l@l3
cents lower than yesterdays prices. Sales do
not exceed IS, coo bushels. 75@76 for No. 2 in
store; 7s@79for No. l, do; and Sl@s2 for
extra one lot of 5000 bushels No. 2, f o at n
and at close. 7s, NslaN..ls li6
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-10-18

Rev. E. D. NELL will leave for the camp
of the First Regiment next Tuesday. ~
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-05-31
News Of the Week.

BALTIMORE, May 22.-Gen. Butler first be
fore leaving this city for Fort Monroe, told 4
Senator he would be in Richmond within q
few days.
The Washington Star has positive infor
nation that majority of the secession troops
within SO miles of Washington refused tc
take the oath of hostilityto the United States
Also large portion of the Harper's Ferry
troops.
The Government is hourly in anticipation
of dispatches from Fort Pickcns announcing
the commencement of hostilities. Naval Of
ficers express the belief that the rebels viii
be outhanked by the land forces.
To make dead certainty, the Virginia sol
dicrs voted for secession yesterday, Genera
Lee having issued orders as precautionary
fearing military exigencies might prevent vo
ting on Thursday.
New York, May 24.-The Richmond En-
quirer says Gen. Johnston, commander o.
the Utah Expedition has been ordered to the
command of the Confederate forces at Har
per's Ferry; also that Gen. Beauregard has
been ordered to Norfolk, and that jeff. Davis
will be at Richmond Monday next. RI
WAsnINGroN, May 24.-As we supposed
would be the case late last night, several reg
iments with the N j. and N. Ii. Brigadcs
Ellsworths Zouaves and District Militia cross
cd into Virginia. The Virginia Pickets hav
ing been driven by the advanced guard. One
Of ,hs 1ss,IMrta :eck The yea. l.g.ius /.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-05-31

A Coon AMENDMENT.-In the Senate, or
the 10th, the members were discussing tn.
number of papers, etc that should be allow
ed to each. Upon motion that 90 copies
be furnished, Senator BROWN, of thi, district
offered the following amendment:
Provided that paper shall be subscribed for OBJ
tanned the public expense under this resolution except
such fully committed to the maintenance OF The
honor and integrity of the Government and the preserva
ton of the Union -a -.
We consider the amendment as eminently
proper, for we do not believe it the duty of an
Union Legislature to bestow patronage upon
men seeking to pull down what that body is
convened to uphold. However, the amend,
ment was not adopted.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-05-31

MuIrIA.-The militia bill passed unani,
mously by our Legislature amends the law
so as to provide for the return Of the militia
of the State by the several Assessors which
is divided into the Tolunteer and Reserre Nj
Htia: the 1st to consist of companies Of 40
or more persons, to meet for not less than 8
or more than 10 days year, for drill, except
at the order Of the Governor, and then for 90
days. Arms are to be supplied by the State.
All officers are elected. 1t provides for the
usual military divisions and their Offices
The Tolunteer militia serve for 6 years. ..a
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-05-31
An Apologist for Treason.

The Dubuque Herald is much exercised
in spirit because our Legislature has appro-
priated sum Of money to provide for the
equipment and maintenance Of volunteers,
and be used in such other cxigcncies as the
crisis may occasion. When every other free
State of the North is appropriating money
without stint to furnish the means to quell
this unnatural rebellion, the Herald would
have Iowa make no such provision: would
have our State, by its public acts, discourage
any measures having tendency to Illustrate
treason, and by its neutrality show that we
think the old Union not worth preserving,
and that our sympathies, at least, are with
Southern traitors. For shame that there is a
man in the free North, possessed of intelli-
gence sufficient to reason and think for him
sell, that should be continually cndeavoring
to embarrass the action of the people struggl-
ing to perpetuate the wisest and best govern.
ment ever framed on earth, and has the dis
position to 60 as far as personal security will
allow him in affording aid and comfort to
those in arms against the government. Our
State Constitution provides that the debt Of
the State shall never exceed two hundred
and fifty thousand dollars, except it be con-
tracted to "repcl invasion, suppress insur-
rection, or in defence Of the State in time of
war" The Herald declares that there is
nothing in the present crisis that will permit
of being construed so as TO come under the
above provision. But happily for our State
and our honor, the Secession principles OF
the Herald do not find an echo in the hearts
Of the loyal freemen Of Iowa. They believe
that if ever there was a time in the history
of the country when it was necessary to free
ly appropriate men and money to save cur
common country from utter destruction, that
period is now upon us. Should the policy
of the Herald be carried out, our State nigh,
be invaded by armed bands, and the whole
country pillaged, and the best course to pur
sue would be to not offer the least resistance
and submit like slaves. Evidently the sym
pathies of the Herald are with traitors, anc
it does not wish to see anything done tina
would put check on treason. We ar
ashamed for the man that has so little regart
for liberty and justice, and for the city tina
has to acknowledge him as one of her cit
zens, to hear him day after day uttering bold
ly and unblushingly sentiments that are onl,
approved Of by rebels and traitors. 1t is on
candid opinion that were the editor of tn
Herald publishing a paper in a Southern
State, " hen he would feel that sense ofsecu
rity in talking treason which he does no
here, he would be as loud-mouthed Seces
sionist as even JEFF. Davis could wish. Mucl
as we dislike to, that is the only inference
we can draw from perusal Of the Herald
| from day to day. ..
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-05-31

DEATH OF Col. ELLswoRTu.-A special dis
patch to the Chicago Tribune gives the fol
lowing account of the murder Of Col. Ellis
WORTH: -......-E -
Alexandria is at this moment in quiet pos
session of Federal troops; but, alas, the oc
cupation was not unattended by the loss OF
life. The gallant Ellsworth has fallen. From
an official report just made to the President
by Capt. Fox, it appears that his regiment
was first on the other side. 1t having cross.
ed the river in steam tugs. After the arri
val of other troops, he proceeded up the street
with a squad Of his men to take possession
of the telegraph Office. While passing along
he noticed a secession flag flying from the
house-top. He Immediately entered the build.
ing and made his way up to the roof with one
of his men; hauled down the secession EN-.
blem and wrapping it around his body de-
scendcd While on the second floor seces.
sionist came out of door with cooked
double barrel shot gun. He took aim at Els
worth, when the latter attempted to strike the
gun out of his way with his fist. Ashe struck
it one of the barrels discharged, lodging q
whole load of buck shot in Ellsworth's body
and killing him instantly. His companions
instantly shot the murderer through the head
with revolver making him corpse a SIC.
ond or two sseet.er the fall of Ellsworth The
house was Immediately surrounded and all the
inmates made prisoners. eH
Throughout the whole North the untirnely
fate Of the bold, dashing, fearless Col. ELS
WORTH viii be mourned as national calam
ity. Had he died gloriously in an open and
fair fight the blow would be Invested of hall
its effect; but to know that he was assassina.
ted, shot in the back by skulking foe, is hor
rible 1t is small satisfaction to know thai
his murderer was corpse almost as soon as
his gallant victim, for ten thousand such
worthless lives as his would not pay for the
loss of an ELLSWORTH But bitterly will yir.
ginia rue the day that her soil was moistened
by his hearts blood, for as surely as men car
hate and avenge so surely will terrible ret
ribution come. The command that was his
the famous Fireman Zouaves, who loved theil
young commander with an almost idolatrous
worship, will bitterly avengc his death. The
whole army will strike the harder and the
fiercer, and steel their hearts against pity and
forbearance as high above the noise and car
mage of the battle field shall ring the Zouave's
avenging cry, Remember ELLSWORTH ~
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-05-31

TREASON RATIFIED IN VIRGISIA.--By the
aid of rebel troops scattered in the Union
precincts, whose duty it was to prevent
Union men from voting, Virginia ratified the
Secession ordinance. Even while the can.
vasscrs were counting the ballots, Secession
was ratified by the U. S. troops taking pos.
session of the Northern portion of the State
BY reference to the " News of the Week" il
will be seen that the Government has com
mcnced the work of crushing out this re-
bellion in earnest.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-05-31
Volunteers. Farewell,

/
1.-THE following is copy of the proceedings cfa meetin
In St. Charles in honor Of the departure volun
teers Of that section to jonhe Greys this pace. W
are indebted to Sergeant c. IL. MrLLAskY for copy
| the minues.-Eps. GAIL "
Pursuant to notice given the citizens Of st
Charles and Floyd met at Gilbert's Hall il
st. Charles City, on Tuesday evening, May
2sth, for the purpose ofbidding" God Speed
to our fellow citizens who have joined thu
Pioneer Greys at Cedar Falls, under Recruit
ing Sergeant Mullarky, and who will leave
tomorrow for the battle field, in defence o.
their country. The hall was filled to over
flowing, and many were turned away. The
meeting organized by electing II. Wilbur
Esq Chairman, and r. G. Reiniger Secretary
The Chairman then presented the follow,
ing volunteers: Winfield S. Rider, William
Tattler, V. r. Rider, Percival W. Snyder
Albert N Dickey, Norman NJ. Wolcott, JAS
H. Baker and Henry II. King, as the gift Of
Floyd Township to the Union.
j. G. Patterson, Esq, then presented the
following volunteers Richard w. Montague
Edward Reiniger, Atherton E. Brown, Levi
NJ. Langstaff, Zibah E. jackson and Belah G
Hazleton, as the gift Of st. Charles Township
to the United States.
Mrs. j. W. Card, on behalf of the ladies Of
st. Charles, then presented to the volunteers
beautiful flag, in a short and patriotic speech
which was replied to appropriately by Rich
ard W. Montague, Esq. The Star Spangled
Banner was then called for, and sung by
Sergeant Mullarky, the audience joining in
the chorus. Capt. Trumbull, Of the Butte,
County volunteers, was then called out, and
made a soui-stirring speech of about thirty
minutes. Mr.. c. A. Bannon, Of GAINESVILLE
then sung the Red, White and Blue, sustain,
ed by every man, woman and child in the
chorus. Sergeant Mullarky was then called
for, and responded in the same patriotic
spirit. VIM. B. Fairfield was loudly called
for, and spoke briefly. j. G. Patterson re
sponded to call in a telling speech. But
the most eloquent speech of the evening was
! that of Zibah E. Jackson, one of the ST
Charles volunteers. When he told then
that he left wife and child to fight for his
country, and appealed to his fellow citizens
to know if they would be cared for during
his absence, the meeting responded with 6
unanimous AYE, and well" and there wa.
hardly a dry eye in the house. "
The speakers were constantly applauded
and the most intense excitement prevailed
The volunteers received hearty ''God bIes.
you," and they will depart with the assur
ance that the heart Of Floyd County is beat
ing for them in their absence. .lf rs.a
The meeting then adjourned. re
i RoBT. G. REINIGER, Sec'y
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-05-31

We consider it filthy practice. almost uni.
vcrsal though it be, for it gathers dust and
dirt. and soils whatever it touches. Nothing
but pure soft water should ever be allowed
on the heads Of children. 1t is a different
practice that robs our women of their most
beautiful ornament long before their prime
the hair Of our daughters should be kept
within two inches until their twelfth year
UaH's y0wnalso Health.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-05-31

PRospEcT OF RELlEr.--The Chicago Tri-
Dune of the 25th says that officers Of the State
Bank of Indiana were in that city the day
previous for the purpose Of sending there a
supply of their specie-paying currency for
immediate use. Also, that the State Bank Of
Iowa has plan under discussion for throw
ing large amount Of its currency into pro
duce bills, for sending forward the remainder
of the crop. f&
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-05-31

JrpGE DeuGLAs.-NVe are glad to announce
that this distinguished gentleman, who has
of late been so seriously i'll, that for time
his life was despaired Of, is now considered
out Of danger, and a speedy restoration to
good health is the earnest wish of all friends
of the Union
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-05-31

Nor So.--A rumor has been in circulation
that Hon. WV. VANpEvER had removed from
Dubuque to Davenport We are authorized
to state that such is not the case, and that
the gentleman does not contemplate any
change oeras;lerce.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-05-31
NEW REMEDIES FOR
4 'EDAEs FALLS
Confectionery Store

ID. d. DEENE,
MANUFACTURES, AND WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
.... q. ..-. DEALER IN ~ a- g-,-.a W..
'. Confectionery OF all Kinds.
Would respectfully the citizens of Cedar Falls
and vicinity that he has moved to store on Main
street, and manufacturing and selling Candy at
~ EASTERN PRICES, a.
Aud all goods warranted be OF the best quality,
charge Merchants from western towns would do well to
call me before making their purchases, will save
them the expense Of going further East to buy CORRECTION
cry. There is also spenddiy fitted Ladies and Gents
ICE CREAM SALOON,
Attached to this establishment where may be found ICE
CREAM SODA WATER, and FRUITS OF TIE SEASON.
Everything served in the best and neaest style.
Please give me a call-Muin Street, Cedar Fails Iowa.
s3A good smart boy wanted TO learn the confectioner
business. --aaa t.. -a
May 24th, 1861. loft
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-05-31

From EuRopE.-By the arrival Of the lEtna
from Liverpool, last Friday night, we learn
that England recognizes our blockade, and
by proclamation warns all British subjects
that if they break it the Government will not
shelter them from the legitimate result of
their rashness
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-05-31
NOTTCE!

Ii. PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST THE
n County Of Black Hawk required TO have them
on file in the Clerks Office by the LIST day June next
order to have them acted upon the June session Of the
Board Of Supervisors d. j. COLEMAN, Clerk.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-05-31

CAIRo.-Guns of long range and heavy
calibre have been sent to Cairo in large num-
bers.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-09-28
PROPOSALS..
PROPOSALS FOR REVENUE VESSELS
TREASURY DEPARTMENT
Sent

vOROPOSALS FOR REVENUE VESSELS.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT
- WASHINGTON, Sept s. 1851.
models plans and specihcaiisns Until II ocoeS Monday
s r S for se1s s act and
each and Of three steam screw revenue vessels OF 6O
Proposals only from steamship
builders actually engaged in that business and the name Of
machinery TO be made must be stated and will have due
The Of the Of $50 must not
exceed ten go feet and they wiz be armed with one red
and heavy navy ponnder howtzer the opgallant
carrying provisions or asy o
IN tanks TO be furnished with condenser for dising poa
The vssses aG be gsed with Aging sa ,opsas
The load draft Of of 600 tons must not
exceed 81 feet and they win be armed. each with rDed
one light navy Apcunder howitzer the topgaan fore
The complement for each vessel will be nfnetave per.
sons provisions Tor SIXTY DAYS spd 2o gallons OF
dtstiiiinE potable water.
The vessels be schooner rugged, with flying gait opsas
The proposal mus, hull spa,s rigging sails and
boats anchors and cables tanks casks bnnaees bells fsr
nure Cor cabins and messrooms cooking apparatus and
utensils complete steam machinery spare work, coal bun
kers flied with Buck Mountain coal with a the equipments
her officers men, provisions and armament and at
The ornaments. provisions. nautical instruments and
charts only vii, De proydeS By se
must be stated in the offer together with the length Of time
less than FOR ten days of twenty four hours each
The specifications describe fully the material to be
the and size Of fastening; the detail of the
various equipments and outfits included In the proposal
plans must be working drawings from which sges
gel and machinery he built showing the aotrs q
space for accommodations steam magazines shell
disposition Of COAL and convenient must be
provided
toe understood that in the contrac, guarantee will
be inserted of the faHen of e condition Of draft ef
ter speed fuel satisfactory working Of the machinery and
other points required with forfeiture IN of failure.
The bidders must state the least time from the signing the
contrast acceptance N the proposal within which they
viii to complete the vessels ready for aud deliver
them any ports they may The total amount for
witch they win engage % DO all that is required the forego
and must be stated and the bids must be accompanied
by the guarantee required by law that If awarded they will
execute the cOntract.
Payments will be made at four different intervals the
work retaining one,ffh Of the whole a.oan
ninety days after the delivery Of the vessel rear
any defects that may be discovered within that time trial
The Department the right 70 accept the proposals
conformity with the conditions prescribed which II
may consider mosito the interests Of the government and
greatest number Of advantages and
any on OF them at its option.
competent person wifi be appointed by the Department
spentend e and equipment Of each OF
vessels.
The specifications plans and edeIs of parties not obtain
ing contracts may be withdrawn by them.
8. p. CHASE, Secretary Of the Treasury.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-09-28

DOST OFFICE EOTTCE-THE MAILS FOR EUROPE,
via Southampton aud Bremen per United States steamer
NEW YORK, aud for ireland, via Queenstown, per
KANGAROO will close this Office Saturday the 18th
day Of September, at 10Y O'Clock A. NJ.
WILLIAM B. TAYLOR. 2, M
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-09-28

POST OFFICE NOTICES.

~ POST OFFICE New York. Sept. q, 1861
The style OF government 3d..
POSTAGE STAMPS
~ ready, and Office Exchange will be
made of the style for equivalent Of the old
issue during period of
SIX DAYS
from the date OF this notice after which Stamps the old
issue Will not be received IN payment of Postage
sent from this Office.
VIM. b. TAYLOR, Postmaster.