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The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-02-01

Our MINERAL DEPos1rs.- specimens of
the minerals of the Minnesota side of Lake
Superior are to be collected and kept at the
Capitol, as evidences of the mineral wealth
of the lands in that region. That valuable
minerals do exist in place there, has never
been disputed, and the settlement and devel.
opemeut of that region may be promoted
by the procuring of evidence to substantiate
1t.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-10
FOREIGN NEWS.

The steamship Etna has arrived with Liver
pool dates to November 18th. Three British YES
sells OF war were ready to sail for Mexico, but
were detained owing to the stormy weather
French ships will sail Immediately. There was a
report that gland would invite the U. States to
join in the expedition to Mexico. The Spanish
Journals refer to probable Spanish protectorate
as the result of the expedition --
A considerable portion of Ireland is again threat
ened with famine. From the mouth of the Foyle
to the broad estuary OF the Shannon the failure
of the potato crop is said to be general and
complete than i'll any year since 1916
The King of Portugal died the 18th No
venber, OF Typhoid fever. The Duke OF Oporto
succeeds to the throne.
The London Times seeks to calm the general
disn!ay consequent on the short supply of cotton.
1t says there Is for any national alarm.
An important Cabinet Council was held in
Paris on the 18th Nov. The Paris Constitutional
urges that American ingrattude enables France to
witness the disruption OF the Union with the ut
most indifference.
The sales of cotton at Liverpool on the l eth and
18th of November were 81, 600 bales. The mar
ket closed buoyant at advance Of to ID
An upward tendency in prices.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-10
THE SUPPLY OF PORK.

The following article. from the Knoxville
Register, will be read with interest by the public.
1t will be seen that the hog crop in Tennessee
alone, is amply sufficient to supply all the wants
of the army and Of the people, for whole year to
come. Those who are now asking twelve and
fifteen dollars per hundred pounds, for pork, are
nothing but extortioners, and should be placed
among the enemies of their country and of man.
kind. Meat was never more plentiful than it is
now, and We advise the people not to buy, but
wait for prices to come down to proper standard:
THE HOG CRoP.-For the consolation Of those
timid people, who are afraid the North will starve
US out with the blockade, We can state upon the
authority of an officer Of the Confederate Govern
ment that the agents of the government have
already purchased in East Tennessee alone not
less than sl,r hundred thousand hogs The num-
Der in the hands of specu laors it is impossible TO
estimate; and We have to believe there is
yet, also, a considerable number in the hands Of
rasers, as we hear of contracts bein g made every
day for future delivery. We believe that East
Tennessee has produced pork enough to supply
the whole Southern army for the next twelve
months, independent of the great hog raising
regions of adjacent States.
In this connection we would suggest to the
government to see that its packers do not waste
the offal. The Northern press is chuckling over
the belief that railroad machinery will soon be
crippled for the want of OIL The offal of the hogs
in the hand Of the government will yield i'm
mense quantity Of oil good enough for grcasing car
wheels
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-10
FROM THE POTOMAC.

MANASSAS, Dec. Sit is reported that large
body Of the enemy crossed the Long Bridge last
night. Their design is doubtless to make feint,
while more active movements are taking place in
the vicinity Of Transport.
gentleman who was in Alexandria on Tues
day night, passed through the lines of the FEEDER
alists, and via Anandale came to our camps. He
reports that there were on Wednesday only two or
three brigades at the latter place, and he saw no
indications of immediate advance. AT that
time, bis estimate Of the Federal force this
side of the Potomac was 45, 900 men. The Com
mandine General Of the Confederate army enter
tain the belief that an advance will be made and
that important battle will yet take place before
the fall campaign is closed.
The Northern sentiment is pressing Mcclellan
to do something at once and from the tone of the
journals it is growing in strength with every
delay. Within tho last three days remarkable
change is observable III the weather. which highly
favors any contemplated movement the Yankee
General has in view. The roads, hitherto soft and
yielding, have become comparatively hard, and
should it continue, the objection urged against the
of field artillery will be completely obvidted.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-10

and D. P. Mast, of Company D; Lieut.. Roa ne,
Company K: Primrose, Of Company FL; Sergeants
Hogart and Farmer, of Company B, and one or
two others whose names cannot now ascertain,
who constituted the body that fired upon and
charged the whole force of the enemy rallie on
the hill mentioned.
To Major Gordon belongs the honor of having
killed the two and firing the shots that wounded
others He also charged upon a body of about
forty of the enemy, fired into them, commanded
the whole force to surrender, he CALAMITY bore
away his prisoner He has been, In connection
with Capts. Folk, Wood Whitaker, and other
officers, noticed by Col Ransom in his official
report. These having been SO honorably mention
ed, and so justly, also, in that report, it is the
humber name | have sought to indlvlduallze,
and trust that if my knowledge and pen have
neglected any worthy individual, some other will
do him Justice Lieut.. Col. Baker, than whom
no more able and popular officer commands in the
whole army, was sadly deprived Of the honor Of
having his name connected with the affair-he
being the Junior officer left in command of
the camp ON that day. Many other officers were
likewise on duty in camp and on picket, and much
to their regret had no opportunity OF distinguish
ing themselves on the field.
/ should have mentioned in another place that
the forces engaged on the part of the enemy con-
sisted Of three companies from the Sd Pensylyan-
la regiment and numbered, from our best inform
alton about $50 men. Our force was the detailed
men, l2O, in number, with the relieved pickets
as rear guard, making us but little over 200 men,
not half of which had any opportunity Of getting
properly into the charge. Not one of our men
was hurt, excepting Private B. R. Brown, slightly
wounded by the fall Of his horse in attempting to
leap ditch, and another man or two slightly
wounded from same cause. We had, believe,
one or two horses wounded, while the enemy had
several killed.
There are other incidents connected with the
affair which | must reserve for another letter.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-10
FROM THE COAST.

AUGUSTA, DEC. 5.-The Savannah RepubEc,,
of this morning, says that party of Confederato,
visited Tybee on Wednesday night and bnrnoS
the lighthouse The Federal vessels commano
ed fierce Smelling on the Island, but the Con.
federates retreated unhurt.
Sixteen or eighteen vessels were in the road,
yesterday afternoon, and all apparently were old
whalers.
MOBILE, Dec 4-The Confederate stesma,,
Florida and Pamlico engaged the Lincoln bockad.
ers off the East end of Horn Island, at O'Clock
this morning The blockaders showed but little
disposition for fight and left in hurry
From THE IsLANDs-The steamer Geper.,
Clinch, Capt Dexter, arrived here Saturday
night from Jehossee Island and neighborhood
The Lincolnites had not got beyond Fenwick.
Island. The planters on Hutchinson and Fen.
wick's Islands have all burned their crops and re.
moved their negroes. These places are located in
ST. Helena Sound, near the Ashepoo River, and
are easily approached by the enemy's gun boats.
private letter dated the Goth ult., has been
received from Hutchinsons Island, stating that on
that day one of the enemy's steamers had an
preached and landed force of two hundred men
who broke into the overseer's house and plumber
ed and carried off everything valuable about the
premises. They then proceeded to the house Of
the proprietor, the door of which they forced open
and demanded from the servants the keys of the
wine cellar. I he wines, however, had previously
been removed. The marauders, after committing
some further petty depredations, skulked off to
their boats, fearing probably surprise.
Immediately upon their departure, the torch
was applied to the buildings containing the crops,
and soon little was left upon the rich plantation
except heaps of smoking ashes- Charleston Mer>
curry.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-10

IMPORTANT FROM EAST TENNEssEE.-We
have information that on yesterday large body
of Unioniss attacked inferior body of Confed-
crates at Morrstown East Tennessee, killing
number of the latter, the balance being compelled
to retire before the superior force of the enemy
There is intense excitement, and it appears as if
the rebellion, which was supposed to be quelled,
has broken out with increased virulence. Moth
ing but summary vengeance will repress the
Lincoln incendaries of East Tennessee They are
possessed with the demon spirit, and controlled
by the evil counsels Of those arch traitors, johnson
and Maynard.
We have also information of the arrival of Maj
Gen. Geo. Crittenden at Knoxville, to take CON-
mand of the Confederate forces in East Tennessee
and Southern Kentucky. His arrival at this
juncture is most opportune. He was an officer
high in rank and distinction in the old army
Gen Crittenden is the eldest son of John j. Crit
tenden, but unlike his father and brother, is true
to the cause of the South.-Nemphis Araianche,
ID
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-10
PROCLAMATION

By His Rxceency, Henry r. CLARK, Governor Of Norm
Carolina.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, Raleigh,
November T. 1861.
In pursuance of the power vested in me by the lIn
section of the Constitution, and by and with the ad'c'
of the Council of State, / do hereby prohibit the eA
portaton, beyond the limits of this State Of all Bacon
Pork, Beef, Leather, Mems Shoes, Wooden GooG',
Jeans, Linseys, Blankets &c &c. except through the
orders of the proper officers of the Confederate Govern
ment or of the State Governments.
Tho Adjutant General will employ the neceSsa!
means to carry into full effect this order. All Ageh
to purchase for the State required to have wri'
authority. HENRY T. CLARK
Nov l2tk, 1t Governor ex-OnC'''
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-10

REPORTED ARRIVAL OF THE CONFEDERATE
STEMsHIP NASHVILLE AT SOUTHAMpToN.-It
is stated on the authority of telegraphic dispatch
received by President Davis, that the steamship
Nashville had arrived at Southampton, England,
and on her passage had captured and burnt a
large vessel owned in the Federal States The
Nashville, it will be remembered sailed from
Charleston some weeks ago, passing the bloekad-
ing ships without difficulty Richmond Dispatch.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-10
NOE r..

The undersigned having qualified administrator
the estate of II. b Moneith Mt the October sessions
1861, of Mecklenburg County Court all persons 10,
debted to said estate requested come forward
and make payment; and those having claims ngain''
the same are required to present them within the !mo
prescribed oy law, this notice will be pleaded ~ o."
of their recovery.
A. A. ALEXANDER, Admit
November 5, 1851 4t-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-10

SOUTHEASTERN KENTUCKY.-We ha We con-
frmatory accounts of the report that Southe astern
Kentucky has been evacuated by the Yankee forces
which had previously been advancing towards
Pound Gap. The information which we receive
is to the effect that they suddenly departed from
Pike and Floyd counties, in obedience to orders
from Cincinnati, and that steamers were sent up
the Big Sandy to convey them away.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-10
NHilbhrnie Paper Mills,

RALEIGH n. G.
The Neuso Manufacturing Company pay cash ana
the highest market price for COTTON AND LlAE'
RAGS n. B.-Not Wooien Rags.
Present price cents per pound delivered at 'i'n't
Depot in Raleigh. s. Ii. ROGERS, PreSL
Address II. w. Hustled, Trsasr.
Nov 26th. At
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-10
ANOTHER VICTORY IN MISSOURI.

In the Little Rock (Ark.) True Democrat of
the 2Sth, we find the following important intel-
gence, which is the latest that could we'll be
received here from Southwestern Missouri and
which seems to be perfectly reliable:
We learn from Mr. S. B. Bennett, who reache
this place yesterday evening, bringing dispatches
from Maj. G. w. Clarke to the government at
Richmond, that battle has been fought in South
west Missouri, near the Kansas line, by General
Rains, with the Federaists in which Gen. Rains
achieved signal Victory. He routed the Fede-
ralsts completeIy-klling and wounding about
200, capturing about 200 prisoners, 40 wagons
loaded with provisions and ammunition, and
large number of arms
Gen. Seigel, Mr. Bennett informs us, was in
full retreat towards Ironton or Pocahontas, with
about Il, 900 men, and Gen. Price was in hot
pursuit with every confidence of being able to
overtake and whip i'm.
The other portion of the federal army ha re-
treated towards Rolla.
This is glorious news from Missouri and we ex-
pect more of it when next we hear from the gallant
Price.
We cannot say whether the above is reliable or not
We are inclined to doubt it,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-10
To Office.

All claims against the Saddle and Harness establish
of the subscriber, will be settled by Dir Robert
Shaw, and all indebted to the will please make
him, is necessary close up the out
standing business.
H. n. PRITCHARD.
Dec 3, 1861 I'm pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-10
Confederate States Of America,

Confederate States Of America,
DISTRICT OF NORTH Carolina,
DISTRICT OF CAFE FEAR.
At session of this Court in the town o: Wilmington
in the above named District, the 10th day of No.
vember, A. d. 1861, it
Ordered, That the next term of the Court be held
at the Court House in the town Of Salisbury, the
I'd Monday Of February A D. 1862; and that all causes
pending in said Court, be adjourned and all procs"
be returned to that day.
JNO. L. CANTWELL, Clerk
Dec. }, 1851. 25m
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-10
SEED wANTEN.

The undersigned will pay the highest cash price for
Cotton Seed, their Oil Works, five miles south
of Charlotte, at Isaac N. Alexander's mills.
STEPHENS l. WHISNANT.
Dec 3, 1861 If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-10
FOR HER E.

The Negroes of Misses Mary and Martha Johnston,
fifteen to twenty in number, will be hired at CaEtana
Grove on the 1st of January, 1862 for the year.
S. X. JOHNSTON, Agent.
Dec 3, 1861 4t-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-10

HARD TIMEs.-It is said that there are over
1000 INDECENT white females out of employment
in Washington city. TO make matters worse
coal is selling at $50 per ton, and wood at Sl2 per
cord. What has Old Abe to say to this2
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-10
WOOL! WOOL!

Expected to arrive in few days,
@n 6ANhEh LBS. WOOL, which will be
q u, UOD sold on ACCOMMODATING terms,
Dec 3. TRELOAR l. BLAIR.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-10

RICHMOND, Dec. 1.-The Norfolk Day Book,
of this morning, iatimates the probability that
General Scott will soon be in the South after the
mode of Mason and Slidell.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-10

NASHVILLE, Dec, "a gentleman who has
just arrived here from the army in Western. Vir-
glnla says that the campaign in that region is viz
tually ended for the winter. The nature of the
country, the want of forage and subsistence, and
the condition of the roads, make any aggressive
NOV ement for the present, in his opinion, by either
party imprscticable
Gen. Floyd has fallen back to point within
thirty miles of the Va and East Tennessee Rail-
road.
Gen. Loring still holds his position near Cheat
Mountain.
1t has already been announced that the enemy
has Withdrawn six regiments from Western Vir-
glnia, and sent them to Kentucky.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-10

HIGH PRICES FOR NEGRoEs-At the sale of
slaves belonging to the estate of VIM. Ingram
decd, i'll Randolph county, n. c., the following
were the prices obtained, showing that people up
there not much alarmed about their negro
property: Linden, man "A years of age, SlO96;
II years, COL; Randall, AZ years, 605.-Total,
1866. Average, S133.-FayetteuiAeO Lseryer
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-10
IMiRCh Cows,

Wanted to purchase two good Mich Cows. Apply
at this Office. Dec. 3D.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-10

1t is expected that the Yankees will soon make
another attack
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-12-13

ARTEMus WARD KNOCKED IN THE
SHADE.-Tbe following communication was
received the other day by the Postmaster
in this city, which we expect will certainly
be copied in VANITY Fair :"
jackson township November the 26 a
d 1861
Mr. the Postmaster at st Paul. Sur
ask A favour OF you to adwertis for Me in
you're Place to ascertain wether or not
thare wos A man noing in you're Place
By the name of DR. moses Savage he is my
Brotter and it is of great importance he
must A had Some foul Play. shall rite
A copy four you under this
take note gentlemen and Ladys did you
no A man By the name of DR. moses Savage
in you're Place sence fifty seven make no.
ing to the Editor all Fertilizers WHARF he
went her was with him and WHARF he start.
ed to 60 he was A man with Lite bare red
Bard A good scholar amy Parson knoing
any thing A Bout him don't wat one for
the other Direct you're Letters to Joshua
Savage Benton township columbia county
Pa say to the next Pleas to adwertis
this. r
as Showre as get Ansor from you state
you're charge ana shall Send you're money
and by so DUNG you will du me great ia
your
yours Joshua Savage
there is I should think there is hard times
At Present for Letters to Pas But if
should any one opin this for gods sake Seal
it up Let it go foF wot it is intended for.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-12-13

-The affair of the black flag is TINS
alluded to by the Charleston Courier of the
25th:
War in its best estate is war, and is horrible
enough. If We must meet invaders let US
meet them with all the mitigation which in.
vasion affords. To say that no prisoners are
taken under any circumstances, is only to pro-
claim war of determination, on which both
sides will suffer uselessly. The cry of exter.
mination, black flag, and no quarter, is shout
ed most vociferously by some who are evad-
willing enough to "a accent va wn Of rules
long as possible, and if they catch thieves and
lncendiaries, they are readily discriminate
against them in favor of prisoners of war.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-12-13
Report Of the Secretary Of War.
WAR DEPARTMENT, Dec. l, 1861.

SRI have the honor to submit the
Annual Report of this Department:
The accompanying reports OF the chlels
of the several bureaus present the estimates
of the appropriations required for the ser,
vice of this department during the hscal
year ending June 30, 1861, and also the
appropriations necessary to cover o Inc oen
ciencies in the estimate tor lo6l-oz.
The following statement presents tne
entire estimated strength OF the Army, ootn
volunteers and regulars:
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-12-13

The several arms OF the service are estl-
mated az follows:
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1861-11-23
Lfe Pills and Pho nix BItrrs.

The Lrf. Fills aud Phoenix Hitt'ss are, prrhnps I've
brst remedy for storing str ugh In til ~ fnr thry
act gentle curGHltir ana b! III toni guuliti. 5,
str urt'I IN whul systeA
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at" ,uiJ Il /, tits h'l aUh td!n DIunirss
- 'lt or ruWtIh -. from tuu great flow uuO 10
toe Ii 80, sin,ll TAX tt-se iIiiA iI''iu'ntiy.
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health shrul b. TitIuu thr Bate n,uicinr- as
III parity ~ bopg aovr ob strurtiuns. ad gi,r ID
shin il blautitG Glta- healthy blooming appear
Hncr.
To Elderly Persons Many hralthy aged iudiviuns g
Nhp know the value nt huiiats iit' Medicines nlhlt
II a ruiz tu take ti4rm tNu three times week. by
winch llry remove tAr causes that produce Gsras :,
preserve til h 'ath, and kc,p Un thl uh.mit.s Il
F4rts for Nothpra and En.sc, It is Il fact ostaS.
ishci BY tie annual bliss Of mortality, that half Ot
tn Chil borne on b. fore attaining seven
of age aud tho frIlfdl sourc, uf tli, mortality
wcls which produced the generation Of worms As
the sRe rcstorer Of ntautile health this critical
the Lifc Medicines have long held istiugui epu.
tatiun an for tunlnrss ot the stomach bowels and
ulstOns although worms may II H. allow
To- b. slpeginE To any Other
AuLd's Pin. and Biit,rs No mld.cines AT pre- spnt
known have done % mach glnd to mankind tn" Sc,
within the last few years anl certainly none have
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They rrluir no dieting confinement, pgtfecty
niil and p asdnt III their operation but will power.
fully stur" Ecalth that Ereatrrt earthly blessings
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IT pared ly
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