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The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-11-29
uVHs OALEb d. SMITH,
Secretary of the Interior

September oath, 1861.
Hon. CALEB B. SMITH,
Secretary Of the Interior:
SIR: have the honor to return herewith
the letter from the Governor of Minnesota to
the President and the accompanying letters to
the Governor, which you referred for report
on the 2lst instant, asking in behalf of certain
settlers on the public lands in Mennesota, an
extension of the time of payment for the lands
in their occupancy for two years from the
time when their present period of credit ex-
pires, on the ground of their inability to pay
for them.
The lands referred to are those which were
proclaimed July Z, 1860, proclamation 664,
copy herewith) to be offered at public sale at
the various Land Offices in Minnesota, on the
18th and 22d and 10Th October, and 5th and
18th November respectively, of that year.
In the case of these lands no extended pc
riOd OF payment was granted by President Bu-
chanan, as supposed by the Governor and his
correspondents. They probably confound it
with the case of the lands in the same State,
proclaimed July 8. 1859, proclamation No.
643) withheld under notice issued by the Ac-
ting Commissioner of the General Land office,
September 3, 1859 mo. 646,) and again en-
braced in the notice of the Commissioner, dat.
ed September Is, 1860, (No. $40, copy here.
with of sales to commence on the 26th and
18th November, and Sd of December last, re-
opecIi'ely, duu WHICH were 0HereQ accord.
iDgly.
In this case, if the parties applying for the
extension of the period of payment have OBJ
tanned years credit it has not been by Ex-
ecutive interference, but by operation of law,
in availing themselves of their privilege of re.
filing upon lands after they were offered and
became subject to private entry.
The Governor, in letter of same date, re.
ferred to by you on the 18th inst, and here
with returned, states that "Our poor people
enlist with great promptness in the cause of
the country" would state that instances of
this sort are fully provided for by my decision
of 3lst July last, Copy herewith.)
Beyond this we have no power to extend re-
lief, the 10th section of the presumption act of
4th September, lS4l, declaring that if a pre-.
emptor claimed land subject to private entry
shall fail to ''make the proof, affidavit and
payment" therein required. within twelve
months" after the date of settlement, the tract
of land SO settled and improved shall he sub.
ject to the entry of any other purchaser.
Very respectfully, your Obedient servant,
j. NJ. EDMUNDS,
Commissioner.
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GENERAL LAND OFFICE.
notNhn, 90 1901

SIR: Referring to your personal enquiry at
this office some time since in regard TO the de-
sire expressed by you for the extension of time
of payment to actual settlers treated Of in our
report of oath ult., to the Secretary of the In
terror, "a copy of which has been sent to you)
| now enclose copy of our letter of present
date, to a gentleman in Minnesota, showing
that where parties forfeit by not paying up for
prescriptions in time, yet that settlement and
cultivation tracts are not liable to locations by
Bounty Land Warrant, by reason of the inter-
dict in the act of 18th September, 1850, except
with the consent Of such settler" &c.
Very respectfully, your obedent servant,
j. NJ. EDMUNDS.
Commissioner.
Gsv. ALEX. RAMSEY, ST. Paul, Minnesota.
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INTO MY IN

IN CLOSURE, the 25tb inst, red Cow, four years
old fat and good beef. The owner is requested call
at once prove property, and take her away.
have lost three year old heifers. Any one will
be reasonably rewarded by informing me where they
NAV he found. SAMUEL MAYALL.
ST Paul, Nov. Is, 1861. nov29 wet
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Prepared expressly for the PIoNEER DEnooRAf and
Hl'f Cdrreeesdby 0wr oom Reporter
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-11-29

The Roads we'll stocked with First Class Horses,
Concord Coaches, with careful and experienced Drv'
ers, all under the control of competent Agents.
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1861. WINTER 1867.
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N orthwest'n Express
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-11-29

On the 9th of September the Governor
Of this State wrote to the President asking
an extension of time on payment of pre-.
emptions in Minnesota, for TWO years from
the time when their present period Of credit
expires, and also for the protection of the
clairs OF soldiers who have enlisted for the
war. This communication was referred to
the Secretary of the Interior and by him to
the Commissioners of the General Land
Office, who submits the following
REPORT.
GENERAL LAND OFFICE,
September oath, 1861.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-11-29

Propretors:
J. O BURBANK co., JEO. L MERRIAM.
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Gsv. ALEX. RAMSEY, ST. Paul, Minnesota.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-04-30

CAIRO, ILL.,, April ga most upiusti6ablo
attack was made on the steamer Westmoreland,
New Orleans packet, at Napoleon, Arkansas.
Thursday. II appears from the statement of
the Captain that he rounded to at that place for
the purpose Of taking in freight. As soon as
the boat was tied up, the clerk went ashore, and
10 q moment returned and said the wharf.master
informed him a mob was going to take the
boat. This information was Immediately fol-
lowed BY vollcy from the guns and pistols Of
a crowd OF 80 or 60 persons. The boat was
crowded with passengers, many ladies among
them. A passenger named Henry Hammer, Of
Memphis, was shot through the heart and died
instantly. One fireman was wounded. The
Captain had the wheels set agoing, broke the
line and got off. "A struggling fire was kept up
for some time. The boat arrived here last
night. The holes In her look as If made by
grape fred from cannon. =,
The people of st. Helena, Ark, seized the
steamer Mars, Cincinnati packet, on Friday.
and took from her 400 bbls of Molasses, a large
quantity Of Sugar, Rosin and Turpentine, all for
Cincinnati. The boat Is tied up there, with
cannon placed on the shore directly opposite her.
The Helena folks say that the Cincinnati peo
plecan have the boat when they take her, and
not until then, 's
One thousand additional troops arrived here
at P.M yesterday. All quiet.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-04-30

INDIANAPOLIS, April 29.-Indiaua's quota OF
Blk Regiments are now fully organized, four Of
which, 1t is understood, will march as soon az
they are armed. The arms are now arriving.
The following appointments have been made
gy me Governor. Brigadier-General, Thomas
A. Morris; Major. General, Capt. John Lowe:
Colonels-6th Regiment, j. ]. Crittenden; 7tb
=, Dumont; 9th, VIM. P. Benton; 9th, r. ii
Mileroy; lcth, John A. Reynolds; llth, Zou,
aves, Lewis Wallace.
There are. in addition to the 9Th Regiment
2,ooo men now IN Camp Morton, who will be
number increased to six Regiments. More than
that number have rendered their services to the
Governor and!are ready to march on a moments
notice. The Governor still continues to re-
ceive offers Of troops from all points of the
State. WV
A company ofninety three men, all over fiftv
years ofage, has been organized in this city rs
a home guard.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-04-30

CoMPLlMENTARY.-Pursuan to a call, the
Marietta Union Blues met in council at Camp
Jackson, and expressed by unanimous vote their
thanks for the civiity, hospitality and gener-
osity extended to them by G.. w. Gill and ]. A.
Prentice, and thereupon, on motion of Private
C.P. Wilson, il was
ResoIped, That this company owe debt of
gratitude to G. w. Gill and John A. Prentice,
Warden of the o, p, for relieving this Company
from the subterranean vaults of the State Capt.
tol, and furnishing them with comfortable quar-
ters due to civilized and intelligent citizen sol.
diers. -rg a.Fy--..
ResolDed, That special thanks be awarded
70 Mr.. Prentice for his urbane, gentlemanly
and courteous treatment to this Company, and
for admitting them at the eleventh hour" and
for his subsequent acts Of kindness
ResOlped, That copy of these resolutions be
presented to each of the within named gentle
men, and they published in the Columbus and
Marietta papers. =. so.
aaass t. G. FIELD,
R. l.. NYE, #-e Chairman.
Secretary.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-04-30

NEW YoRK, April 3O.-A solder who escap
ed iromlCharleston and served at the guns dur
ing the fight at Moultrie. says, nearly every shot
from Sumter killed somebody.
Between 300 and 400 were killed, and large
numbers wounded there during the siege.
The killed were inferred at night in the Pot
ters' field.
Many also were killed in dwellings outside
Of the Fort.
Soldiers were threatened with death If they
disclosed the facts about the killed.
People are constantly inquiring for friends,
and assured they are at Sullvans Island.
were killed there, and 40 at Sulliyan's Isand.
They make the same statement relative to
the dead being buried at night.
They also state that the negroes only want
their leaders TO give them word. when the
slaughter will be terrible.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-04-30

New YoRK, April 29.-Bank Statement: In.
crease in loans, Sis, ,S95; decrease in specie
Sl,628, ,5S7; increase in circulation, Sl5 5.4I9:
decrease in deposits, $5l6,O03.
The Croton Aqueduct is guarded by the police,
in consequence OF fears that traitors NAV attemnt
to blow up the piers of the High Bridge.
The schooner B. d. Pitts, from Charleston.
brings twenty.one passengers, including the
crew Of the steamer Nashville, James Tracy. a
native Of ireland, his wife and FIVE children.
Tracy had declared his intention to become a
citizen, and had small farm, which was con-
nscated' because he refused to fight against the
nag ne mad sworn to protect. He was seized,
tlea 70 the fence, with his hands over bis head,
and given 500 lashes. His wife was Kicked
and otherwise ill used. Tracy served 10 the
Mexican war under Scott.
The schooner R. R. Cuyler is to be made
gunboat.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-04-30

ANNAPOLIS, April 29.--F -Forti6cations com
manding the railroad and country some twenty
miles from Annapolis, were thrown up YES
terday. Annapolis was made q military dc
pot yesterday. Gen. Butler will remain here
From an attaehe of our Minister to Paris, Just ar
rived from Washington, we have reliable con.
frmation that l0, 900 troops from the Southern
Confederacy are now in Virginia, and more pour.
ing in.
The Administration have notified Gov. Letch.
or that one step of advance from Richmond will
cause speedy invasion of Virginia from the
West.
Farmers from Virginia have forced the seces.
sion lines. and report strong Union feeling
few miles from the Capital.
We learn from private source that the seces.
sionists saved 5000 muskets at Harper's Fer.
ry.
Saturday night, the President ofthe Baltimore
and Ohio Rail Road went to Washington to
get the road from Baltimore to Washington
open, but met with no success.
1t is said the Maryland Legislature refused to |
pass an ordinance Of secession by two thirds |
vote.
IL is also reported that an armistice of six
% days has been made, and that the Secretary
# War has gone to Richmond. The latter
TEN creates great dissatisfaction here.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-04-30
Special dispatch to the N. Y. Herald. !

| PHILADELPHIA, April GA gentleman in,
arrived here from Wilmington, N. C. Ieayine
there Friday, and Richmond, Saturday, state
that the people of North Carolina were ali ur
in arms, and were preparing to come North with
several thousand troops, for the purpose, AZ
Gov. Ellis informed him, of making an attack
on Washington. The day he left, Gov. Ellis
showed him dispatch which he had lust re.
ceived from Montgomery, stating that some So.
O0O troops were on their way to Join those Of
North Carolina about to leave for Richmond.
and that 1t was the purpose of the Confederate
Government to make an attack without mo-
ment's delay. If they attacked, it must be
done before the Federal Government had con.
centrated large force at Washington. -
He conversed with Gov. Letcher, on Saturday
morning, and syas the Governor told him ID WAS
the purpose of the Southern States to attack
W ashington at once. He Q.etcher) had ad-
vlsed against it, but the Confederate Govern
ment were for instant attack. He saws he has no
doubt the attack will be made very soon. and
at several points at the same time; and that
every little village was bristling with bayopets.
and people were perfectly frantic. He saws,
urther, that Gov. Ellis showed him a dispatcb
rom Pensacola, Of the 26th inst, from Gen.
Bragg, stating that no attack on Fort Pickens
Up to that time had been made, and that Il
wasn't his purpose to attack for some time.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-04-30

KARLSRUHE, April 29.-The PENNSYLVANIA
Central Road has givenjthe Government frames
for new bridges to repair those destroyed on the
Northern Central Road.
Large numbers Of workmen and engineers
have been quietly concentrated at York Tor this
purpose. They will be protected by troops. Il
is the intention to guard every bridge clear Of
Baltimore. - s5 TN7
After arriving in that city they will attempt
to pass around the city and reach the Relay
House, at the junction Of the Baltimore & Ohio
and Washington roads. ,ss ,e,.t-f
Should this prove successful, they will hole
the place permanently.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-04-30
THE MARKETS.
Kew York Markst
lrrlssRArHED ZOE the ONO srAruxml

lThL4ekArhkp Iok TIE ONO BTATuhAN
's'y'.i" NEW YoRK, April 80.
PL0UR-recepts ,026 bbls; market heavy and S cts
lowers sales 5000 bbs at IS 1505 20 for SUP state aS
as IS for extra state; IS 1905 20 Jor SUP western
SIS 25@5 so for common to medium extra western 81 s.
as 60 for shipping brands extra round hoop Ohio. "a
madam Flour heavy; sales 400 bbls at S5 30GD7 so.
RYE FL0UR-steady ct 81 O0a5 10 for common L
| choice.
WHEAT-recepts 1910 bush; sales at Sl939I q5 70,
Canada club 81 1901 80 for RED western IN storeS 4C
9i 60 for White WESTERN 81 639l 65 for White Ken
RYE-quiet; sales OF 90 900 bushels.
BARLEY-dull at 550D70c. 7.f..tlFets Tgla
C0RN-receipts OF ,266 bushels, market steady and
demand modeate sales OF 30 00J bushels at U76ec for
new mixed western, 66 for old do. lsfI4f
OATS-dull and heavy, at "a 93Gc for western Cana.
dian and State.
P0RK-heavyi and lower; sales Of 900 bbls sly SIX
@l5 for mess; Sl3 25 for prime.
BEEF-quiet and firm. .Itt htE /
CUT MEATs-duii. a.4
LARD DULL-sales Of 3uO bbis at 9h@110.
for State. % -
oHEEsE-steady at 7@iOI 90.
WHIsKY-Jull and lower; sales Of 300 bblsat l9 |
918 l-2c. 77ilf
C0FFEE-dull and rather heavy pending, an auction
'ale announced for Thursday next
sUGAR-dull and droopiDg sales Of 900 hhds Cuba at
I5@5Mc.
MoLAssEs-no sales or changeto report.
ST0OK5-dull and lower, money on call in free sups
~ at 46 but paper Is high and unsettled. Sterling ex
hange dull O5kal 05x; Oh and r I 3776; and L
"a Q and 92;Panama 0e: Pacific Mail G6T; Erie
O1 Harlem Tx, do preferred 80 s l0 Delaware and
ludson ee1s; Nil and Wis 0; Gal and Oh sly; Ill O
,ript 5sk Canton 81; NY G 92X; NJ @ A; Va 6a4s:
~ 7Oh; Tenn 50h Mo 40; Treas 10 per cent lOI; U
"a; Coupons 75h. - 80
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-04-30

PRESERVATION OF THE HAIR.-Some attention
paid to this item of propriety would avoid much
Of the Badness so prevalent in this country
DR.. BELLNoHAM, of London, has immortalzed
his name as the inventor Of a "Samalsdng On
guent," which could beas appropriate in prevent
ing as in curing badness. To cause luxuriant
growth Of beard or whiskers, it is equally Ger.
tain. Messrs. II. L. HEoEMAN g. Co. now have
the entire American market. Hence we look
for large increase in hirsute appendages
among our young men. See our advertising
columns. ----..-.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-04-30

New YoRK, April BOA special messenger
sails on the next European steamer to purchase
half million dollars worth of arms for this
State.
The Times special correspondent from Fred
erick, Nd, says the direct vote on secession in
the House stood 50 against secession, I3 fer il.
The Senate has published an address denying
any intention to pass secession ordinance.
Senator Mason last night made violent se-
cesson speech.
All the Union men are leaving Eastern Vir.
ginia, where heavy depredations are made on
private property, by an armed rabble.
An armed corps has been pronounced by a
State Judge illegal, and the sheriff directed to
take their arms from them.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-04-30

WASHINGTON, April 29.-The Government
has formally decided 10 receive forty thousand
OF the seventy-fve thousand volunteers called,
for the term Of three years, and twenty-five
thousand regulars for five years. An armory
will be established at Rock Island, ILL.,. in place
OF Harper's Ferry. Ii is stated the naval acad
r. I.
no more consular or diplomatic appointments
will be made, till every avenue to the Capital
has been opened for the passage of citizens and
troops.
Col. Mansfield, U. s. Engineer, commands
the forces here.
Thursdays Montgomery Mail says por-
ton OF the crew of the Star of the West were
imprisoned, and had arrived for trial.
Five employeesat at the Navy Yard have been
arrested. They were found filling shells with
sand. They will be tried, and if convicted,
shot.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-04-30

CoUoHs.-The sudden ch anges of our climat
are sources Of Pulmonary Bronchial and Asth-
matte Affections. Experience having proved
that simple remedies often act speedily and
certainly, when taken in the early stages of the
disease, recourse should at once be had to
"Broion's Bronchial 7rOches,' or Lozenges, let
the Cold, Cough, or Irritation Of the Throat be
ever so slight, as by this precaution more Sc
rious attack may be effectually warded off,
Public Speakers and Singers will find them ef.
fectual for clearing and strengthening the
voice. See advertisement. For sale wholesale
and retail, by Roberts g. Samuel, No. "a North
High street, s. Samuel & Co., No. S5South
High street. "a
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-04-30

CAMP JAcKsoN.--The Thirteenth Regimen
elected their officers this forenoon. The result
had not, however, been officially announced a,
two o'clock this afternoon. a.
The following Companies of the Third Regi-
ment are ordered to be be mustered this after
noon, preparatory to leaving for Camp Dennison,
near Loveland, where the balance of the Regi-
ment 10 already encamped:
Company C-Capt. Dana, Athens county
&c" E. Abbott, Muskingum
a.. G. /" Turney, Franklin F" "
{" l. . Beatty, Morrow
o X /" Cope, Columbiana
Some six or seven Companies are still quar-
tered il the city. Arrangements are making,
and will soon be perfected. for accommodating
all the troops at this point in the camp.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-04-30

Coon We met one OF our friends yesterday
on Broadway, and were astonished at the change
IN his appearance. A few weeks ago we saw
him, ne was pale, lean and detected; complain.
ing OF weakness and debility, having been so
afnicted all summer. Now he appears to be fat,
healthy and strong. We learn he owed his res
toration entirely to McLEAs's STRENGTHENING
CORDIAL. "a ,t'I'I l'l ~
We advise all who are complaining of Cen
eral Debility to try it; 1t is certainly very
pleasant remedy. We learn that there are large
quantities of it selling daily.-Morning Herald
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-04-30

NRw YoRK, April 29.-The Board of Under
writers are fitting out an armed steamer for
coast guard.
lt is stated that grocer has arrived her,
from Charleston who was impressed into th,
service of the Confederate army, escaping By
conoealing himself on vessel He reports thai
OF the bombardment of Fort Sumter at least 1000
rebels were killed; 400 were killed In Moultrie,
and 81 by Anderson's first discharge.
The following is published:
10 Major Robert Anderson, late Commander Of
RI. Sumter:
am directed by the President to commune
cate to you, and through you to the officers and
men under your command at Forts Moultrie
and Sumter, the appreciation of the Govern.
ment OF your and their judicious and gallant con.
quot there, and tender you and them the thanks
of the Government
"A Presbyterian clergyman who left Eastern
mississippi, near Mobile, last Monday, arrived
here to-day, coming by the Virginia g. Pennsyl-
vania railroad.
he reports one hundred and fifty passengers
coming north, fleeing from the Gulf States,
sacrificing through.tickets to avoid coming
through Baltimore or Washington, believing
both cities under martial law. He saw troops
at every station destined for the North, and
neard IL avoWed that their mission was to attack
w ashington.
ltisreported that there are none but Seces-
'lonists at Frederick, Md, and thatthe secession
ordinance will be submitted to thepeople.
All passengers from the extreme South say
ne people universally believe that Lincoln has
'een drunk ever since his Inauguration, and is
,nly going out at night to escape assassination.
thousand such extravagant statements are
lying in every direction.
A private dispatch from Baltimore says that
ecession is defunct there-the Unionists again
triumphant Reaction overwhelming in all !
arts of the State. On Wednesday the Custom
louise will be cleared of traitors and new ap-
ointees take their places. Secession flags had
isappeared.
:. Col. Ellsworth's Fire Zouaves left this P. M
ney were escorted to the Baltic by the fire 9
apartment. An immense crowd Witnessed the
Three stand of colors were pre- d
snted to them previous to their departure.-
hey looked magnificent. il
"A vessel arrived from Wilmington and reports Il
le seizure of the steamer Uncle Ben, and the
ew in prison as spies. Vessels have been b
Ink IN the harbor to block up the channel.
ft: McHenry was reinforced yesterday. y
it is said two chips have been seized at Ran
hammock, Va, and the crews imprisoned and 9
quired to take the oath of allegiance to the d
,uth. fl
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-04-30
Secretary.

MAY DAY.-This is the last day of April. and
tomorrow will bring the ever welcome May
Day. April has been, on the whole, season.
able month; neither too cold nor too warm;
neither too wet nor too dry; but preserving
that happy medium which is almost sure
presage Of bountifully fruitful season.
This being so, we may joyfully hail the ap'
proach of May.Day From present appearances,
to morrow will be one of the finest of those
ancient floral anniversaries that We have wit.
messed for many q, long year.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-04-30

The EIGHTH WONDER OF THE WORLD
Not the Atlantic Cable, nor the Great Eastern
but James Pyle's Dietetic saleratus, that al
ways makes good, light, wholesome bread, bis
cuitand cake, preserves health, ands the besI
and. most economical leaven in the world. Every.
body wonders at il! Depot, 345 Washington
street, New York. Sold by all grocers every
where, ,t-1a s-iast.t sIs 81 81