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The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-12-27

eaOSE Of our Oldest settlers, Joseph Meal
pine, passed through the city yesterday to
join his regiment in Kentucky. He has
been for the last two or three months, do
ing duty at Fort Ripley as Assistant Quar-
termaster Sergeant and Oommissary Ser
geant. We expect to hear from him when
he arrives Of the camp. In 1874 he Joined
the LIST Infantry, and left Fort Smelling in
1S48 to engage in the Mexican war.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-12-27

FLAG PREsENrAr1oN.-A delegation of
ladies from Freedom county arrived at Fort
Smelling yesterday, with very handsome
flag, which was duly presented to the Free
born County Rangers, Company F, Fourth
Regiment, Captain White. We are assured
that it was by far the handsomest flag yet
presented to any of the volunteer compa-
MES of the State. The material for the flag
was purchased in New York, and the flag
was manufactured in Milwaukee.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-12-27
D r o s P E CIT u S
The New York Ledger
FOR 1862.


The LEDGE has been more prosperous has made
more money during the past twelve months-thsn any
other paper, either daily or weekly, published in New
why the LEDGER has been so much more successful
than any al other papers, is that have hesa-
ali the great and popular writer's Of the country While
other papers have been compelled to cut
of paper, have. the other hand been enabled to
keep mp to the highest point of excellence in every
and novelties that would tend to the Entertainment and
qualification cf our readers. We have never offered
that VI to ps ton ns
into the paper ITSELF and that gives every reader
Of every ten papers that have offered premiums are
swdndng and every paper thai has anything
not on sound business are
The following are the names Of some of our leading
contributors for the new year-ls62 What other paper
Hon Edward Everett Rev. John S. G. Abbott, VIII
George .n Norris Wis., George 0 B. Prentice,
SyIvanius Cobb. Jr. Emerson Bennett. William Ross
Fanny Fern, Anna Cora Richie, Alice Cary Mary For
rest, Miss 4. A. Dupuy, Mary Stanley Gibson, and
other eminent writer's reading in different parts Of the
Union.
SO large and embrace such variety Of eminent talent,
every department of literature will receive the partcu
ar n Soe sus
frem week to week much more matter than we can
possibly use 50 that we shall alwsys have fresh and
The L.DanR's great is owing to the fact that
PsPER az PAPER Of high moral sone The exalted rep
uasn of its contributors the practical and invariably
that s taken that offensive word shall ap-
pear its columns and the superiority of its Tales and
stion that no literary paper has ever before reached
this is the season when Postmasters and others
in the habit Of forming clubs, we direct their particular
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-12-27

LIEUT.. Smiley, with the last squad Of
Bracketts cavalry, numbering eighteen.
leaves this morning for La Crosse. It i
undetermined yet whether the Minnesota
companies will 60 into one Of the Wiscon~
sin regiments, Or report to General Hslleck
at st. Louis.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-12-27

READ the Prospectus Of the Nev Y0Ts'
Ledger, in another column. It shows how
real talent win thrive in spite Of the times.
The Ledger is the most successfafpaper ever
published, and has the largest circulation.
See what Mr.. Bonner says in his own ad.
vertisement. 2sI.A I .64 as4 77t4
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-12-27
The Craven Cry About Arming the
rs g8 Slaves. fp 1d5 1929

From the N. Z. World. iRspub.y Dec. IL.
"The secesh are upon rs. Ho, niggers,
to the rescue" Can it be believed that
there are American freemen dastardly
enough to RAISE cry like that? There is
not day we do not hear it. It is bawled
at every point of the compass, and comes
down to us from even the sacred walls Of
the capitol. They demand emancipation Is
q military necessity. In effect; We are told
that twenty millions of the North are no
match for six millions of the South that
we are doomed to defeat, unless we get the
help Of the black man. They do not like to
put it just 10 that style, but it amounts to
exactly that. Short of that their military
necessity would be misnomer, and their
claim to abolitionize under the war power
the baldest pretext. We say that a viler
insult was never dealt upon the Northern
name. The worst libel ever uttered by
Southern slave-drivers does not equal it. II
it be true that, with such numerical odds in
our favor, and with the noblest cause that
ever appealed to man, we must crave the
suecor Of slaves; if we must look to the
poor, blind, creeping African TO help vindi-
tate our birthright and stay us up in our
extremity, then let it be recorded we are
" mudsills" indeed. There is no word OF
scorn too low for u.s. We cannot court the
alliance of slaves without proving that we
are ourselves fit to be slaves. 1t is our her.
itage that is assailed, not theirs and if our
own good right arms, with all the advantage
they have, cannot protect it, we may as well
at once advertise our degeneracy to the
world, and prepare to take our place as un'
derlings. Emancipation as military me-
cessity A MILITARY NECESSITY! Ifeman.
cipation must come, for the honor of our
fathers, for our own independence, for the
prospects of our children, for the good name
Of free government, and for the dignity Of
the white race. let it take any shape but
that.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-12-27

MINnIsorA AREILERY.-The Minnesota
First ARTILLERY, one hundred and 6fty-six
strong, passed through Chicago on Wednes.
day evening en- route for Kentucky, where
they win be attached to one Of the Mime
sofa regiments. 5sfr aaA a.
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ST. PAUL FUR MARKET.

). DECEMBEk 20, I6OI.
There is at present, quite scarcity Of first
class turs, consequently fair price is offered.
The following quotations may be strictly relied
upon as the cash price
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-12-27

Fl. NORM
WHOLESALE GROCER, FORwARDINGsAND.
n COMMISSION MERCHANT,
And Dealer In Flour and Perk, Foreign and Domestic
Liquors and Cigars
Third and Jackson streets sbleys Stone Block
A St. Paul.
N.B.-All kinds of Produce boughtfor goods casa.
ma 9-d&Wly
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OUR Il E r M s :

Single copies 50 per annum two copies 50 four
copies ST. eight copies Sl2 Postmasters and others
who get up clubs can afterwards add single copies
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copies will be entitled copy FREE. Terms invari
ably in advance No subscriptions received for less
time than one year. Canada subscribers must send
twenty six cents in addition to the subscription, pay
American postage, which Is half copy every
paper. The notes of all specie paying banks taken at
nar. When draft or check can conveniently be sent
will be preferred 1t will prevent the possibility
the loss OF money b mail.
Ka- We employ no travelling agents.
Adress all Communications to
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Columbus seem nearer TO the Federal grasp
than at any time since the war broke out.
When the gunboats are finished, well
disciplined and effective army will be ready
to accompany and support them. Tomor
row there is grand review, attended by
Generals Sturgis, Sweeny, and Van Rens-
selaer. The two former will, understand,
report the condition OF things to Gen Hal
leck; the latter, who arrived last night from
Washington, acts for Gen Mcclellan.
Early Ia the morning boat leaves for
Mosua City, to bring down Col. Morgan's
regiment, and the whole Amy, which Gen.
Grant has been putting 10 proper trimsf0r
months, will be prepared, even eager for
inspection. Government seems at lat to
fully appreciate the necessity for cavalry,
and is gathering that part Of military arm
here as rapidly as possible. Tworegiments
of them have arrived within the last few
days. Considering what has yet. got to be
done, although an immense amount is cow
doing, a month will probably elapse before
the descent down the Mississippi commences.
Gen. Mcclellan seems determined that the
grand moves from all points, which will
decide the success OF the campaign, shall
take place simultaneously himself in
Virginia, Gen. Buell. in Kentucky, and Gen.
Halieck here, thus preventing one OF the
threatened rebel points from reinforcing the
other. and, as each attacking force will be q
formidable one, distractiDg secession genius
from concentrating for moment in one
direction. Perhaps Q single week will
number victories decisive, almost final, in
success to the Union cause, and destruction
to the immense rebellion that has been slow
" gaining strength for q year. have
conversed with those who should be well
posted, and they all unite 10 saying that an
active winter campaign is at hand. Now
or soon the bulk of those forming the
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-12-27

160a BOXES w. r.. CHEESE, al
leJNt prime article, at lowsfgnres, ct 81
x - j G. a He. al RBAkK Co., 4
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-09-11
Letter from Gen, ID. H, Hill,

Wetake pleasure in laying before our readers the
following letter from Gen. Hill, correcting erro-
necus report in relation to the failure of the Cap.
1ains Of the LIST regiment of volunteers to furnish
their muster rolls to the Paymaster. 1t will be
seen that the failure to pay the wages of this gal
lant herduorked, and neglected body of men is not
to be traced to any of their officers
SHIP Porn, Va, Sept 4, 1861.
Filter of the Standard:
DEAR SIR:-A report has been circulated in the
papers of North Carolina that the first regiment had
net been paid, because the Muster Rolls had not
been sent in to the Adjutant General in Raleigh
As this is reflection primarily, against the Cap
tans'ef the First Regiment, whose duty it is to
make these rolls it may be proper in me- as the late
CeleHa, to reply to so grave charge. Your read
wiz understand its absurdity, when they learn
that Taymasters never applyfor rolls to the Adju.
tant Generals Office but directly to the Captains of
Companies. The non-payment of troops cannot,
therefore, be due to the alleged cause. But the
whole thing is mistake. The rolls were given to
the Adjutant General, the most of them, by my
my own hands.
! have been absent from the Regiment for near a
month, on account of fever; but | understand
from Col Lee that none Of the troops at Yorktown
have been paid until very lately. Surely all the
HaptalhS AT 1orkto"h nave hot oeeh ueghSehe Vi
their duty
The dangers, disconforts, hardships and priva.
tons Of campaign are sufficiently trying, without
the annoyance of misrepresentation from all anony-
nous and irresponsible writer, surrounded by the
comforts and luxuries of home. No officer of the
First Regiment will shrink from rigid examina-
ton into his official conduct; but they all think,
that while separated from their families and 6resdes,
gentlemen in North Carolina, at safe distance from
Yankee bullets and Camp diseases, should be GER
tain that there is little selnbance of truth in the
severe accusations they make.
D. H. HILL.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-09-11

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When sent by mail, 10
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Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-09-11
GENERAL GWYNN.


We find the following letter in defence of this
accomplished officer and skillful engineer in the
Richmond Examiner of Wednesday:
RICHMOND, Sept. 8, 1861.
1t is natural that inquiry should be made to find
who is to blame for the disaster at Hatteras Inlet
have no disposition to lay the blame where the
facts will not make the lodgmen but have cesire to
repe the censure from points which it cannot justly
touch.
The coas. defences of North Carolina were in the
charge and control of the authorities of that State
until the troops were transferred to the Confederate
Government, on the goth of August, the day on
which the services of Gen. Gwynn in that DEPART
ment, ceased by operation of the Ordinance of the
Convention of that State. No troops or Munitions
of war were Withdrawn from that coast by the Con-
federate Government after the transfer and before
the surrender Of the garrison at Hatteras Inlet
No requiston for larger supplies is known to have
been made on the Confederate Government in the
time from Goth of August, when the transfer was
made, to the 18th, when the garrison surrendered.
Before the Goth of August there was no authority
vested in General Gwynn to make any requisition
on the Confederate Government. This Govern
ment, then, is not in fault No man ever addressed
himself with more steadiness and assiduity to the
discharge Of his duty than did that mertorious cti
zen and skillfui officer, Walter Gwynn. from the
s5th of May to the Goth of August To his other
virtues he did not fail to add sobrety. The forti
ticatons he projected and prosecuting vigorous
ly in Norfolk, and phich hare been erected az he
designed taenl and the system of defence construct
ed under his direction the coast of North Caro-
lima, to the srteat it supported as he designed
it. repel the imputation that has been ascribed q
incompetency, from want of sobriety. It is not
without indignation that repel the reproach on
myself which the imputation on him implies that
have been four months associated in the service
with man in the habit Of excessive drinking that
disqualified him. 1t Is not tvue
knowledge Of the coast would satisfy any one
that Hatteras Inlet will be worth nothing to the
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-09-11
Tho LEGISLATURES

rn, Senate was engaged on Mooss5 in consider
1n' o rarsnuc bill. A short tire before the ad'
i"s w." Mr. Turner, of Orange, Introduced reso-
Sv.;ons in relation to the death 1t the Hon. WINE
~ Wanrum. Appropriate rc'tarks were made 0y
Mfr, Turner and Col. Brown.
The proceedings Of the Essse on Monday were of
hut little general interest except the passage OF the
b;,, from the Senate changing the terms OF inc
,c,urts Sc.-better known as the stay law. AS
soon rs this bill is perfected we shall lay it before
our readers ar,
posolutions in relation to the death ofJudge Man.
.r,,r offered BY Mr. Merrimon, were adopted, pre-
coded CO by appropriate remarks from Mr.. Merrmon
and Mr. Hill.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-09-11
A Couple of Questions.

"A NVupAc VI %ucStAOuSs
MR. HOLDEN: Wish to ask couple of ques-
tons, and hope you will answer them, if you can
am plain man. and want information.
iias the Legisl Azure any right. under our State
Constitution, to appeal to the people against the
Convention?
And has the Legislature, in extra session, right
to elect Senator's to Congress. and if it has not the
right can an act of the Confederate Congress give
1T this right? A CITIZEN.
In reply to the first question of our correspon-
dent, We say, that the Legislature has no Constitu-
tona right to appeal to the people against the Con-
vention. That body may assume the right to pro-
nounce against the Convention, just as legislative
bodies and military chicftans in Mexico and South
America assume the right to issue pronuaciamentos
one against the other; but, so far State Con-
stituon is concerned, the Legislature has the same
right to submit the question to the people whether
not they will have King as it has to appeal to
them to abolish the Convention. Let our CORES
ponden: study the Constitution carefully, and see
fine can find any such right vested in the Legs
lature.
In reply to the second question We say, that the
Constitution of the Confederate States under which
the Senators proposed to ne elected would take their
seats, expressly declares that Senators shall be
chosen at "reguhr' sessions of State Legislatures.
This State agreed to that when the Convention, in
May last adopted the Constitution. The present
Legislature is now in its second extra session. Can
it, then, elect Senators Let our correspondent
decide for himself But our correspondent asks us,
in substance, if the Confederate Congress can con-
strue or change the Constitution Most certainly
not. No enabling act, like the one recently passed.
nor indeed, any enabling act can confer on the Leg
isatures of the States the right to do that which
the Constitution expressly forbids.
We have, indeed, fallen on evil times, when
questions plain as the foregoing are raised and
discussed. The old Republic was destroyed by
violations Of its Constitution. Our liberties as a
people are garnered up and fortified in our State
and Confederate Constitutions. OfdU things 0hich
pertain to government these are the most sacred
We advise our readers to udy these instruments !;
to insist strict but fair construction of them,
and to trust no public man who would misconstrue,
or pervert or bend them to purposes of passion or
ambition. Let no doubtful powers be exercised
If you do, felow-ctzens, the exercise of other pow
ers, still more doubtful, will follow, until at last
the nfractions of the instruments will be as numer
GUS as their unbroken parts. Sound it again and
again, with the blast of trumpet, on all the
wings of all the winds, that ETERNAL VIGILANCE
Is THE PRICE OF LIBERTY"
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-09-11
Restriction Of the Press.

Mr.. Bridsers in the General Assembly of North
Carolina, has submitted to committee of that body
the question whether restraint upon the Press
is not necessary! The State .)ournal thinks it is
sefy necessary. We think that such a course would
disgrace the particular State or government that
would attempt to enforce such policy. The hate0s
corpus is not whit better enforced in the Consti
tutor than the liberty of the press, and it is no
greater outrage to violate the former than the latter
Further, we know that President Davis is unconl-
promisingly hostile to any such restraint whether
limited or unlimited Portsmouth Transcript.
1t is not pretended that there is any difference of
OPINION in this State in relation to the prosecution
OF the war. All the people and all the press are in
favor OF hghtng on until Southern independence is
achieved; but complaint is made of papers because
they are newpapers-that is because they Law facts
about the movements of troops and the defences of
the State before their readers. They publish only
what they hear upon the streets, and what thew
gather from their correspondents who are true
Southern men, And so far as giving information to
the enemy is concerned, there can be no doubt that
the enemy has been, and is as well informed as to
the condition of our sea-coast as the papers them.
1t is stated that Maine sea Captain, who was re-
leased few weeks since by the State authorities,
under decision of the Confederate Attorney Gen.
eral, was Of much service to the enemy in the late
expedition against Hatteras. If this be so, then
this one circumstance has been more injurious to
the State than all the facts published by the press
IRON time to time could possibly have been.
We are not prepared in this State for limitations
even that lespotic power will be exercised. Our
BILL of Right declares
Tint the freedom Of the press Is one Of the great
Sae''arks of liberty, and therefore, ought nsuer to
De restrained"
This Constitutional right, purchased with the
olood of our fathers, will be maintained by the
members Of the press in this State at all hazards
and to the last extremity.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-09-11
Death Of Hon. Willie p. Mansum.

This distinguished citizen expired al his residence,
near Red Mountain in Orange County, few days
since at an advanced age He had suffered for sew
eral wears with paralysis, which confined him to his
house and prevented him from mingling with his
fellow-citzenS.
Mr. Mang,,m was at one time Judge of our Su-
perior Courts He was afterwards chosen TO the
Hosse of REPRESENTATIVES of the United States, and
then to the Senate in which latter body he achieved
q national reputation, and occupied for number OF
wears a conspicuous position in the public eye. On
The death of Gen. Harrison, and the consequent in
staation of Vice President Tyler President, Mr..
Mangum was chosen to preside over the Senate and
was thus for the remainder of the term virtually the
Vice President of the United States.
Mr. Mangum was possessed of many noble and gen.
erous qualities. Providence had endowed him large.
w. both physically and mentally. AS an orator he
had but few equals. No man, in his day, swayed
the masses of the people with more power than he
did In private life among his neighbors and friends,
he was not merely esteemed but admired and loved.
The elem :nts
So n,ixd in him, that nature might stand up,
And say to all the world, THIS man ~
His only son, William Preston Mangum, received
his death wound on the field OF Manassas. We may
Imagine with what force such blow fell upon the
venerable father. But he has joined his son in ar
honorable grave, no more to be disturbed by civi
commissions or the din of war.