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The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-04-26

The Charleston correspondent of the
New York Times who witnessed some of
the bombardment of Sumpter, was alter
wards arrested and imprisoned short time
as spy, and who was sent home on short
notice as soon as he was released, with not
the most amiable feelings toward the au-
thorities and people there, has made some
important contradictions of the reports in
general circulation respecting the battle.
The following is what he says on that point:
Dropping for time the account of my ar.
rest as a Federal spy," let me assure your
readers that Sumpter was not enveloped in
flames " at any time that the men were not
sent out on raft to collect water to extinguish
the fire, simply because there was plenty of
the article inside; that the Fort was not
preached at all, and that it Was not bfacken.
ed mass of ruins when the curtain dropped on
the last act of the tragedy. No boat left Nor.
ris Island with United States flag for Major
Anderson when his own was shot away, sim
ply because the Morris Island boys had no
such flag to offer. They so hate the stars and
stripes that they would sooner have been bit
ten by the moccasins of their own swamps than
touch an emblem of the country they have cast
OH. 1t was pretty telegraphic fiction, but
very false. Major Anderson surrendered sim
ply because he found the Fort could not con.
tinue the siege for any length of time. He
found that the United States vessels were not
coming in, and he wished to prevent a useless
shedding of blood. The paper warriors may
accuse him of cowardce, but purer, truer,
more honest man does not walk this world.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-04-26

The news from Europe is about as war.
like as that we have here Gen. Garibaldi
left Caprera and arrived at Genoa on the
I'd inst. He did not remain in the latter
city, but at once proceeded to Turin, where
be had long interview with King Victor
Emanuel. The subject of the conference is
not known, but the proceeding will certainly
be received as another proof of war being
imminent. He has issued an order to the
officers of his late command to hold them
selves in readiness at Turin to obey an
immediate command.
The Italian journals continue to bring us
accounts of the warlike preparations of
Austria in Italy. They now tell US that the
Notifications of Peschera are being greatly
strengthened, about 5000 men being con-
stantly employed in the work that the
Quadrilateral is to be garrisoned by Croats,
whose arrival in Italy was formerly looked
upon as sure sign of approaching war;
that the Austrian officers speak publicly of
soon entering the Duchies and Lombardy;
and that at review of $4,000 men held on
the 23d ultimo, at Vicenza, by Marshal
Benedek, in the presence of the Archdukes
Albert and William, the Marshal made use
Of very warlike language. The Turin
Military Gazette has published, it is stated,
an article gravely proposing to France,
Italy and Austria the position of Switzer-
land. Count Cavour felt bound to disclaim
on the part of his government any share in
this preposterous suggestion, and therefore
officially notified to the Federal Council
that the article did not represent the policy
by which Italy intends to guide her newly
acquired freedom and strength.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-04-26
The War and Trade.

The New York World expresses the
opinion that the first effect of the war will
be to direct the whole trade of the seeded
States to Northern ports; that the cotton
of the South will go up the Mississippi
and thence to the seaboard by railroad !;
the foreign imports consumed by the South
will return by the same routes, and that
the trade of New York will thereby be in
creased $24O,OOO,O0O during the next year
by the blockade of the cotton State ports,
an amount made up of the $220,OOO,0OO at
which the cotton crop is valued, and the
$20,OOO,OO0 of goods now imported direct
ly into New Orleans and Charleston. No
immediate disaster to the business of COM
mercial cities in the loyal States is antici-
pated. Ha
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-04-26
Troops at w ashtngtOn.

Five hundred Pennsylvania troops reach
ed Washington on Thursday night, and the
two Massachusetts regiments on Friday.
On Thursday, 10 additional companies of
District volunteers were mustered into SER
vice. There must have been force at the
capitol on Friday evening, of from 1000 to
10000 we'll disciplined soldiery.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-04-26
The Military Spirit in Minnesota.

The Military Spirit in Minnesota.
At Red Wing, on Friday night, a meet
ing was held. presided over by Judge
WEIGH, which is described as most enthu-
siastic. A company of military was Or
gained, and forty names enrolled in very
few minutes.
At St. Anthony full company has been
enrolled.
At Saltwater we hear that the organiza-
tion and enrolment of company is nearly
completed.
In st. Paul, to Adj. Gen. VIM. H. AcK.
Err is due the cred! of the enrolment OF
the first company. 1t was completed yes
terday, and last night elected the following
officers
Captaln-WM. III. ACKER.
First Lieutenant-WILsos 3. FARRELL.
Second Lieutenant-SAM. RACQUET.
These are most excellent elections. The
company numbers 80 men.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-04-26
Senator Douglas Position.

In reply to an inquiry from Missouri as
to his policy, Mr.. Douglas telegraphed the
following: II deprecate war, but if it
must come, am with my country, and for
my country under all circumstances and in
every contingency. Individual policy must
be subordinate to the public safety"
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-04-26

Loss BY BURNING PRAIRIE the
high wind Monday, the barn and all the
last years crop of grain, belonging to Mr..
Edward Men amara, of Rosemount, Daco.
tab county, were destroyed by fire. They
caught from burning grass on the prairie.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-04-26
The News.

The statement of General CUSHING, at
Harrisburg, that General LEE, with five
thousand Virginians, was coming over Ar
lington Heights, is calculated to startle all
those who have INDUCED in the belief that
there was no danger of an attack on Wash
ington. These heights, if we are correctly
informed, are in the immediate vicinity of
Washington, and short distance from the
White House. If an attack is meditated,
of which there cannot be much doubt, this
body of men is probably but an advance
guard of much larger force. The deter~
mined position of the Maryland secessionists
gives color to the belief that there is per-
feet understanding between them and the
Virginia troops. From all the circum-
stances, as unfolded in our dispatches, we
are fearful that the attack has been made,
but with what success, we hardly dare to
express an opinion.
The most important news this week,
is the announcement of collision at Balti-
more. between the two Massachusetts, regi-
ments and mob of Plug Uglies and Bloody
Tubs. Several of the mob, and innocent
spectators were killed, and three or four Of
the soldiers. This was Friday. Of Thurs
days proceedings, we have the following
news:
The excitement in Baltimore is increasing.
The Union men are thrOnging the streets, de-
termined not to be overawed by the secession
lists.
The minute men have the Union Flag flying
from their headquarters.
The Governor and Mayor will issue a joint
proclamation to prevent any interference with
the passage of Federal troops through the
city.
The Union sentiment among the mechanics
is almost unanimous. Five hundred troops
reached this city this afternoon from Harris.
burgh. They MARCHED through the streets un-
molested. A large police force accompanied
them. At many points they were cheered by
the Union men, who followed them in large
numbers to the depot. The streets have been
thronged with people this afternoon, and con-
siderable excitement prevailed. Thus far no
violence has occurred.
We do not apprehend much difficulty at
Baltimore, but the transportation of troops
may be impeded by railroad distractions.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-04-26

A WARNING TO Misunderstanding the
holding of large and enthusiastic Union
meeting at Shakopee, on Saturday, two
miserable scamps proceeded to part of
the town where they found an American
flag unprotected by any one, and undertook
to haul it down, but were discovered in the
act. The citizens became so enraged at
the infamy of the act that they fell upon
the traitors and gave them just what they
deserved, an unmerciful thrashipg, and gave
them until yesterday to leave the country.
Hon. CLEMENT G. CLAY, of Alabama,
left this city yesterday for home, being
much improved in health by bis brief resi-
derce in Minnesota.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-04-26

These men, with the ordnance and small
arms in the yard and at the armory, could
successfully protect it from the assault of
ten times this number. OF course, if any
serious attempt were made to capture it,
the army troops in the vicinity would be
called on. Annexed is the list of the vessels
at Norfolk
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-04-26
THE WEEKLY PIONEER DEMOCRAT.

Kansas, Washington Territory, Nebraska
and New Mexico-a large per centage
must be added to the aggregate, which
would probably bring the whole number of
enrolled militia in the country up to over
three millions and a half of men at the
present time, of whom nearly two millions
and half belong to the free States Of the
North. ~
The requisition upon Massachusetts, has
been increased to four regiments instead of
two. Gov. ANDREWS has issued general
order, placing all companies of infantry and
rifemen upon war footing, by increasing
the number of privates from fifty to sixty
four. He has also issued proclamation
calling on patriots to enlist by joining exis-
ting companies or forming new ones.
Seventeen hundred Ohio volunteers ar
rived at Pittsburgh, on the 18th, en- route
for Washington. Gov. DENN1soN tele-
graphed them to remain there until further
orders, in consequence of rumored attack
on Cincinnati, by the Secessionists.
On the 10th, there were 2,400 Indiana
troops at Camp Morton, Indianapolis.
Col. ELLSWORTH, of Zouave fame, is
busy in raising Zouave Regiment from
the fire department. The fire companies OF
New York number over 5000 men. Out
of this magnificent fighting material COL
ELLSWORTH has picked 1000. The whole
regiment will be uniformed, equipped and
armed this week.
up to the 18th, the Governor OF Illinois
had accepted the services of forty~nine COM
panies, and offers have been made for about
as many more, The following banks and
gentlemen have offered the State of Illinois,
| money:
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-04-26

Under existing circumstances, the
Norfolk Navy Yard is now place to
which considerable interest attaches. There
is an impression abroad that the naval
vessels and government property there are
utterly at the mercy of any body of men
that may choose to seize them. This i'm
preston is erroneous. The Federal Gov
eminent has the following force now within
hailing distance of the Gosport yard, not to
mention Fort Monroe at all:
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-04-26
THE GREAT REBELLION.

HARPERS FERRY ARSENAL SEIZED BY
VIRGINIANS.
STREET FIGHT AND SEVERAL
LIVES LOST.
Arrival of Major Anderson at New York
MASSACHUSETTS, TROOPS
ATTACKED BY A MOB.
Immense Preparations at the North.
FORT McHENRY REINFORCED.
ASTOR GIVES $4,OOO,OOO TO THE
GOVERNMENT
VANDERBILT GIVES HIS FLEET OF
STEAMERS.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-04-26

Total militia of the country. 1913, 244
Such was the disposition of the militia
forces enrolled for service at the latest re-
turns but as many of these returns date
back several years ago-in some cases as
remote as 1888 and 1827-and as no returns
at all have been made from several of the
new States and Territolies-such as Iowa,
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-04-26
FORT MeHENRY REINFORCED

lSTOR GIVES S4,OOO,0OO TO THE
GOVERNMENT
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-04-26
Arrival Of Major Anderson at New York

Immense Preparations at the North.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-04-26

GIVES HIS FLEET OF
STEAMERS.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-04-26

REHABILITATION.
Militi. Force.
Northern free States. 1886, 8l6
Confederate States of the South. go. 378,682
Border slave States. ................ 604,624
Territories. ............ ............ ll,022
The Shasta courier., 1861-01-05

PRoDIGIoUS FEAT CoNTEMPLATED.-ln to-
days SPIRIT John Jones, who says he has already
performed several tall feats of pedestrianism,
and refers to accounts of them, writes that he
intends performing, against time, across the
American continent, thus: "From San Francis
co % New York, in one hundred days, by way of
Los Angeles St. Louis, Springfield. Chicago,
Buffalo, to New York to start from San Fran
cisco about the beginning of April, 1861, in the
following way To walk an draw hand cart
with provisions. cooking utensils, blankets, not
to exceed $50 pounds, and the cart not to ex-
ceed 100 pounds weight. He says The dis
tance between San Francisco and New York is
about $500 miles. going by the above route
and will be about 80 miles per day, for 100
travelling days, Sundays not to be counted in
| intend to keep journal of travel and time.
| will also walk against time between San
Francisco and Los Angeles, giving parties op-
portunity to bet largely, and winning some of
their election bets back. After arriving in New
York intend to start for England, and walk
and draw the cart from Liverpool to London,
over 200 miles, with 100 pounds weight in the
cart, in forty-ive hours, stopping only to feed.
Gentlemen, you may bet high that walk
From the Court House opposite the Railroad
Station. in Liverpool, to the Angel Inn, Isling-
ton, London, in forty FIVE hours. | reckon that
will take some of the Cockneys From London
intend to pass through Woolwich, Chatham
to Dover, across the Channel to Calais and then
on to Paris, but not against time, unless any of
the boys about England wish to walk along
side, then they will find me customer After
visiting Paris will return to San Francisc o.
The cart can be built in San Francisco and pro-
visioned for about S250."-S. T. Srnit Of the
Times
The Shasta courier., 1861-01-05
e. Ieremr Tarlor sars. if WOW are e

Ey- Jeremy Taylor says, if you are for
pleasure, marry; if you prize rosy health, mar
ry A good wife is Heavens last best gift to
man-an angel Of mercy-minister of graees in
numerable-his gem of many virtues-his cas-
ket of jewels-her voice, his sweetest music-her
smiles, his brightest day-her kiss, the guar
dian Of innocence-her arms. the pale of his
safety the balm of his health, the balsam of his
life-her industry, his surest wealth-her econ
omy, his safest steward-her lips, his faithful
couusellor-her bosom, the softest pillow of his
cares-and her prayers, the ablest advocates of
Heavens blessings on his head.
The Shasta courier., 1861-01-05
aa- There was an old f.rmer who Aept

EP There old farmer who kept a
large poultry yard, and had one hen who, not
content with her proper sphere of action, was
continually endeavoring to crow. At last, af-
ter repeated attempts, she succeeded in making
something like a crow. The farmer was taking
his breakfast at the time. and hearing the noise
rose and went out, and discovered the author of
the curious attempt He soon returned, bearing
in his hand the growing hen, minus her head =
There said he, /" I'm willing hens should do
most anything, but | amt willing they should
crow. Cocks may crow as much as they
please, but hens shall not; it's setting a bad
esample'
The Shasta courier., 1861-01-05

LILLIpuTiAN HoRsEs.-Four of the smallest
horses in the world were brought to Windsor by
the Southwestern train, tor the purpose of being
shown to her Majesty and the Prince consort,
which the proprietor, q Mr.. Williams, bad
brought from Africa. These diminutire aui-
mails we're not placed in regular horse-boxes,
but were standing in compartment side by
side with the grooms to whose charge they
were committed They are entire horses, of
perfect symmetry, well matched. being all of a
color, (dark brown and the highest of them
was barely thirty-two inches.
The Shasta courier., 1861-01-05

A BEtLiaERESr EDIroR.-The editor OF the
Marysville Democrat is becoming furious be-
cause some papers have said, in effect, I" If
South Carolina choose to secede, let her GO
don't force her by the power of arms to remain
in the Union" This he thinks is incipient
treason, and he goes in for whaling her at a
terrible rate. if she don't behave herself with
becoming decency. If he were President he
would be regular jackson That paper is ter
rible upon the advocates of Pacific Republic,
if any such there be, calls them rebels, traitors,
and all that, and intimates that if they attempt
force in the premises, and don't succeed they
will be hanged-as they ought to be.-Bee.
The Shasta courier., 1861-01-05
J FL ASTA COURIER.
The Negro in Africa.

The famous traveller, Captain r. F. Burton, of
The Lake Regions of Central Africa" which
the n. 7. Home Journal proaounces " the most
complete work of the kind ever given to the
public-" Captain Burton discusses the different
races OF East Africa at great length and with
great ability. The Home Journal thus sums up
BIS observations:
hen the sun has dashed the dew from the
as the elder boys drive the herd to pasture,
- a1nnt returnzsiH sunset The elders even
at this early hour, devote themselves to steady
drinking. They talk, laugh, smoke, sleep,
gamble. Gambling is passion. They will first
sell their property, and then sell themselves
negro viii stake his aged mother against a COW,
which appears to be the value attached to the
old lady. At one o'clock dinner, the great
event of negro life, comes Off The negros
whole soul is in his stomach. The meal is his
meditation by day and his dream by night The
human animal is rayeroas after flesh Any
living thing, clean or unclean, will suit his pal
ate Fish is comparatively despised. Smoked
zebra is a favor;e dish, and Captain Burton
speaks enthusiastically of the flavor The me-
grocs differ with Swift's islanders in refusing to
crack the egg either at the little end or at the
big end; this probably arises from a religious
prejudice, whether indigenous or imported it is
impossible to say. They cluster like flies round
sugar and if any falls on the ground they would
rather eat an ounce of earth than lose single
grain. of course, the East African eats him
self into state of torpidty. When he re-
ylves, he chats, plays, smokes and chews as be-
fore. In the cool sunset the women fetch tieir
water from the well, and then gather together in
little groups. As for morality. neither the word
nor the thing exists among them the idea of
perfect bliss is total intoxication all day, and
total insensbility all night. Their wants are
few and simple; the fertility of the country has
cursed them with exemption from labor.
And yet we find thousands of fanatics and
mistaken philanthropists who think it tremen-
dous crime to take these people from their pre-
sent bestial condition and place them within the
reach not only of civilization, bat of Chris
tianzation; and who look upon man as a
monster who thinks it not only unwise but un-
christian for this Government to spend mil
lion of dollars every year in protecting the mis-
erable savages of Africa in the possession of
their admirable freedom, (7) while thousands of
our own poor are permitted every winter to
freeze from lack of clothing and food 1t does
seem to US that if it is constitutional to spend
money to befriend the savages of Africa, who
have no sort of claim upon US, it must be
lief of the thousands in our northern cities, who
every winter are dependent upon free soup
houses for the food necessary to sustain life.
The Shasta courier., 1861-01-05
A Hint TO GAnDExERs.-The latest invention

HINT TO GARDESERs.---The latest invention
is an instrument to prevent poultry from
scratching up the gardens tits something like
long spur attached to the hind part of a
ROSTERS leg. The instrument is so arranged
that when the fowl is about to scratch the earth,
the spur catches in the ground before the foot
has fairly descended, and obliges it to bring its
foot down quietly and harmessly in front OF the
place where it aimed at. The yl thereupon
tries the other foot with like suit. 1t keeps
on trying, and, before it is aware of it. the ma
chine has walked it right out of the garden.
The Shasta courier., 1861-01-05

scene enacted by Mr.. and Mrs Howard
Paul IN their entertainments. which have be
come very popular throughout England Il
London they gave one thousand representations
being the longest run ever attained in the ne
tropolis by any entertainment, wnh the Single
exception of the late Albert Smith Lectures OF
:. Mont Blanc :"
He.-Let me have a moments peacel
implore, beg, prayi
Stay your tongue. your scolding cease,
Or you'll scare my wits away
Wrangle, clatter, noise and din
All day long endure canti
Do be quic,l Pray give in
VIII you, madam
.He.-No, shan'tl
He-TeH me- then, what have done ?
She.-Ererything Don't ask me whatl
You would break heart OF stonel
He.--So would youl Now would she not
&e-Therel Just like yoni of'you go!
In rage you always fly
'Tis shame to treat me sol
I'll not bear it
He-Nor will I!
She.-Ne'er was wife so badly used
What suffer none can know
Snuhhed, neglected and abused
y
He-Siience madam ! command
Hush, this instant Pray, forbear
Some ones coming close at hand
They viii hear youl
She don't carel
He-Do you wish to drive me mad?
Stay what's this Oh, neverl Tears
Pray, forgive me. Twas too bad
She Leave me, OIL. I'll box your earSl
H-Really madam pom my life
This is going much too far!
I'm your husband
She I'm your wife
lie Their obey mel
She Ha! ha hal
Do you take nae for slave?
He There, there; come, now, let it rest
She.-For as such I'll not behaved
M.-Gocdness gracious what pest
Ste.-Yes tits | that's all TO blame
Well, his woman's lot to bearl
He.-What the dickens
She.-Sir, for shamel
Rave, abuse, but do not swear
Youmust know I'm far from strongs
Spare me, then. this new distress.
shall not be with you long
He.-Blissful thought, what happinessl
She.-1 declare-now, if | don't
Cruel man. to let you see,
Go and drown myself
He.-No, don't Think what would become of me
She.-Sir. you are perfect brute
He Like yourself, my love, fear.
She.-And a wretch beyond dispute!
He Then we are a pair, my dear.
Me.-Would your face I'd never seenl
He Fond regrets, alas how vain
She.-What goose must have been!
lie Yes, and constant still remainl
She oh, you monsterl
he Oh, you shrew!
Me.-Ruffian
He Vixenl
Se.-Fright
lie Old squib
Me.-You're a savaeoi
He You're screw,
She.-Youre another
He That's fib
Me.-Sir, your shoulders will fog
Black and blue. | tell you that
He-Yes you treat me like Deg!
&e.-So you are
Hs.-Then you're Cat!
The Shasta courier., 1861-01-05

HgF George F. Brown, (better known as
asArtemas Ward" y who, for few years past
has enliveued the columns of the Cleveland
Plalndeaier with his witty 'sletiers, has become
a contributor to 4" Vanity Fair
The Shasta courier., 1861-01-05

AxTI-DEMocRAT1c.-The President again re-
commends specific instead Of ad ralorum duties.
few wears since that recommendation would
have been cause sufficient for expelling the "old
public functonary" from the party that he has
betrayed, disgraced and destroyed