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St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1861-03-14
Kansas Resolutions.

At a meeting Of the minneapolis District
Sunday School Association" of tho NJ. f.
Church, representing the region of country
from Minneapolis to Little Falls, held at Ano-
ka, Sept. %, 1861, the following resolutions
were adopted, and the Secretary ordered to
send copy to the Anoka Republican, Wright
County Republican,, St. Cloud DEMOCRAT and
N<w Era, respectively, and request their pub
lication:
In view Of the Providence whereby thous-
Hnds Of our fellow men in Kansas arc reduced
to cxtremties Of famine,
RESOLVED, That we, the members of this as
ISOLATION, individually and collectively feel
ourselves called on to sympatlize with them,
and, to the extent of our ability, to contribute
to their aid.
RESOLVED, That We will urge upon the ccm-
munities w!cre We respectively live, the impor-
lance Of Immediate, systematic efforts for the
collection Of money and grain; the latter to be
stored until it can be shipped upon tho opening
Of navigation. e. N. WHITNEY,
Secretary.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1861-03-14
PURIFY THE BLOOD.
MOFFAT'S LIFE PILLS
AND -
MIX B1TTE RS
Free from all Mineral PoisOus.

hegreat popularity which MOFFAT'S LIFE
PILLS and PHOENIX BITTERS have attained
in consequence of the extraordinary cures ef-
footed by their use, renders it unnecessary for
the proprietor to enter into particular analy-
sis Of their medical virtues or properties
Having been more than twenty years before
the public, and having the united testimony
Of more than Three Millions of persons who
have been restored to the enjoyment of perfect
health by them, it is believed that their repu-
tation as the best vegetable medicine now be-
fore the public, admits of no dispute. In al
most every city and village in the United
States, there are many who are ready to testify
o their efficacy in removing disease, and Civ
into the whole system renewed vigcr and
health.
In cases of Sercfula, Ulcers, Scurry, or Erup,
tons Of the skin, the operation of the LIFE
MEDICINES is truly astonishing, often remov-
ing, in q few days, every vestige Of these loath-
some diseases, by their purifying effects on the
blood. Bilious Ftuers, Fever and Ague, Dgspep-
sia, Dropsy, Piles and in short most all diseases,
soon yield to their curative properties. No
family should be without them, as by their
timely use much suffering and expense may ke
WILLIAM B. MOFFAT, MD.
Neso York.
And for sale by all Druggists. v2n39-1y
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1861-03-14

CHERIFFS SALE.-BY VIRTUE OF AN
- Execution bearing date the Goth day of
December, A. D. 1860, issued out of and I'M
der the seal of the District Court of the 9TH
Judicial District in and for the County Of
Stearns and State of Minnesota upon a judy
ment rendered and docketed in said court on
the oath day Of December, A. D. 1860 in IN
acton therein pending wherein O. B. Day is
Plaintiff and Franki;a Sisson is Defendant in
favor Of said plaintiff and against said deivr-
dant for the sum of One Hundred and ffty-fve
and 3-1O0 dollars ($l55.03) and interest on
One Hundred and Fifty-three and Fifty three
one Hundredth dollars ($163, 58) from the
Oath day of December A. D. 1860 and costs,
have on this 18th day of February A. D. 1851,
levied on oil the interest which the said Frank
lin Sisson had Of, in and to the following real
and personal estate on the said Oath day Of
December A. D. 1860, to wit: Lot No. four
al in block No. nine C9] in the town of Saint
made by T. A. Curtis, tho map Of which said
survey is on file in the Register of Deeds Of
foe in and for said county; Also, that certain
dwelling house erected and now being upon
said lot, together with the appurtenances
in any wise belonging to any of
said property. Now therefore, no.
tice is hereby given that will sell the above
described property to tho highest bidder
therefor for cash in front of the office of VIM
]. Parsons at the corner of Washington and
Lake Streets in the town of St. Cloud on Sat-
urday the thirtieth day of March A. d.
1861 at twelve o'clock, at noon Of said day, to
satisfy the said execution and interest and
costs. ii NJ. LAUERMAN, Sheriff.
Dated St. Cloud, Feb. 18th, A.. D 1861.
WV. J. PARSONS, Atty for Plaintiff:
feb14-6w.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1861-03-14
ALEX A NDRIA
DOUGLAS COUNTY.

This town is beautifully located in one of
tho finest Agricultural regions in the North
West. 1t is inthe centre of the County and is
admitted by all to occupy a natural point for
Town. Farmers in quest Of superior land
claims combining timber, water, and prairie
1nvalids seeking health and comfortable re-
treat where hunting and fishing NAV be indul
ged in to any extent; or the lover of the
beautiful in nature, will at Alexandria find
their several tastes gratifed.
Situated on the State Road to Breckinridee
and Fort Abercrombie- equally distant from
either-under the management Of men possess
ing the utmost energy, Alex andria bids fair
to be one of the largest inland towns in MIN
nesota. The country to the south and west
is Prairie and Timber in the finest proportion:
whllc 70 the North and East there extends an
unbroken body OF Woodland, the greater Dor
ton of it being Of good size and quality.
The Prairies and Lakes in the vicinity de.
serve particular mention. "Eden Prairie " il
ten miles long, and from one to one and a-half
miles wide, with timber along the sides and is
we'll watered. 1t offers superior facilities to
Farmers and at many points along are beauti-
ful building spots on the shore of O beautiful
lake. "Garden Door" and "Sed9e" Pralries
are also worth the attention of Farmers. being
of moderate size; high upland; and entirelv
enclosed with timber. These Prairies all d.
verge from the Town Site and are accessible
to the State Road. Lake '.Agnes' and owl
mona, skirting "Eden Prairie, /" charming bod
les OF water and for picturesque beauty cannot
be surpassed. Within one, two and three miles
are Lakes 81. Homedieu" ..Carlos" and s.Dar-
ling connecting and forming sheet of water
20 miles in extent. These lakes ere grand and
beautiful: Along their banks are thousands
of claims-a connfrv canah1a ~ .,n,n-.:. -
dense settlements, and to those seeking homes
in the West is presented country possessing ex
traordinary attractions. The Company offe
he most liberal inducements to actual settler
t6nthe Town Site. Letters addressed to tn
Executive Committee, JOHN BALL. WIZ
K1NKEAD, or UDGE GREGORY, Alexandria
or to GEORGE F. BROTT, St. Cloud, will b
promptly answered. -...7.',..... =.
Alexandria, Sept. 80th1s5o.-tf. =
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1861-03-14
BUILDING.
STEARNS' HOUSE.

n(HIS new and beautiful Hotel 70 sitp
l. upon the bluff just above the Low Z r
in the town Of St. Cloud, commanding one 4s1
the most beautiful views on, the Mississippi
river. The Proprietor assures all who may
visit this place that his table shall contain eysr1
bounty and luxury which can be obtained both
at home and abrd I'd. It is his intention to keep
the above hotel as a first class one in every mr.
pect -: ta,., >.:.[ .r7 ,,-,
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1861-03-14
III = N r Y w. w f. A RY,
CARRIAGEMAKER, =

7 HAVE removed to my new shop near tho
/ Bridge, where am prepared to do ill kinds
of work in the Carriagemaking line. lWagens,
carriages and sleighs made in a neat and sub
stantial manner at low rates. Particular At
tention paid to repairing 80; vs-n11
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1861-03-14
NEW CARDIN G
Machine.

n W. CLARK would announce to the cit
", liens of Stearns and the adjoining
counties, that he has purchased, and will ship
Immediately upon the opening of navigation,
irst-class CARDING MACHINE. Mr.
Clark is practical carder, having been enga-
ged in the business previous to his removal to
Minnesota.
g6@ This machine will be located in St.
Cloud. feb28 If
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1861-03-14
BREcKEN RIDGE.
L L U n I N ATING 0IIJe.}

For Sale Wholesale and Retail q
ONLY DEPOT IN ST. LOUIS,
NO. Z SOUTH FIFTH SIREET., =;
Burn. in Kerosea 81 md all Coal. OIL Lamp, :: q
IRON Is TO IS FIR CENT. LONGER THAI
Il any other Oil sold, and has the confidence
Of all consumers. NOT EXPLOSIVE. dcn't
CONCEAL, five times as cheap as fuid,, and safs
in any hands. =: .'>f'~~-
Lamps complete from rs cents to $500. ,
may24-tf G. w. CURTISS. .,,
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1861-03-14

II Fl o M AS JONES'.
BLACKSMITH.
4 L L kinds Of work done in the best pessi.
IL BILE manner, Particular attention. given
to horse and ox-shoeing, plow work, and re-
pairing of all kinds. Shop in Same building
with H. w. Wearys Carriage shop. MI
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1861-03-14

CAST CAPITAL, 100000
H. KELLOGG, Sec. S. L. LOOMS, Pres.
r. H. & II. NJ. MAGILL, Genrl Ag'ts,
CINCINNATI.
The PHOENIX INSURANCE COMPANY being ma
tioual organization, with a complete system
Of agencies established throughout the
country and devoting its entire time
and attention to the business of Fire
Insurance, (being free from the dis
asters attendant upon the Marine
business,) and possessing
Cash Capital Of 100000,
with large Cash Surplus,
pledged for the payment of losses with
competent adjusters to aid and as
sist claimants in making up
proofs. offers superior advan-
toges to those desiring
Reliable Indemnity against Loss by Fire
Applications solicited, policies issued and
renewed, and Losses paid at this Agency, by
v3n11:1y VIM. j. PARSONS, Agent.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1861-03-14
SAINT PAUL
BAG MAN UFACTORY.

M 1LLERS, MERCHANTS AND OTHERS
III using -four, meal and other sacks, are
informed that at the above establishment their
orders will be received and promptly attended
to-.
jan1O-6m F. r. NEWELL. AGENT
B% Roberts street, corner Of Third.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1861-03-14
HOW ARD ASSOCIATION,
PHILADELPHIA.

PHILADELPHIA.
Beneuelent Institution established by special en-
document, for the Relief Of the Sick and Dis.
Diseases, and especially for the cure of Disease.
Of the Sexual Organs.
"A EDICAL ADVICE given gratis, by the
lu Acting Surgeon, to all who apply by let.
ter, with description of their condition, lace
occupation, habits of life, &c.,) and in cases
OF extreme poverty, Medicines furnished free
of charge.
VALUABLE REPORTS on Spermatorrhca,
and other Diseases of the Sexual Organs and
on the NEW REMEDIES employed in the Dispen-
sary, sent to the afflicted in sealed letter en-
velopes, free of charge. Two or three stamps
for postage will be acceptable.
Address, DIR. J. SKILLEN HOUGHTON.
Acting Sugeon, Howard Association, No. 2
South Ninth Street, Philadelphia, Pa. By or
der of the Directors.
EZRA D. HEARTWELL, President.
GEO. FA1RcH1LD, Secretary. v3n27:1y
NOTICE-Is hereby given that the under
~ signed will apply to the District Court
Fourth Judicial District, Stearns county and
State of Minnesota, at the next term Thereof
to be holden at St. Cloud, on the first day of
April, A. D. 1861, at the opening of the Court
on that day, or as soon thereafter as counsel
con be heard, to null and vacate the following
described portions of the Town-site Of
in said county, to wit: The
west half and northeast quarter of the north
west quarter, and north half and south east
quarter Of the north east quarter of section
number IL, township number One hundred
and twenty two, north Of range number thirty
two, west He. WAIT.
feb28-5w &C. NcCT,I1RE
St. Cloud, Feb. 22d. 1861.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-10-25
The Blockade Admitted Insufficient.

That staid old Abolition sheet, the Cincinnati
Gazette, candidly admits that the blockade of the
Southern ports, attempted to be enforced by Lin
coin, is failure. We copy from that paper of the
18th inst .
OUR BLocKA DE.-The blockade of the Southern
ports does not amount to that hermetical sealing
up which was talked of when that and the passive
defence of the North was regarded as the Wlsest
strategy for subduing the rebellion. 1rade seems
to be quite active between Southern and foreign
ports, and it is likely that it will continue to be-
New Orleans is, from its situation, supposed to pc
susceptible of an ehectual blockade but the
manner in which the commander of the Brooklyn
allowed the Sumter to escape, prevents the gen.
era public from entertaining any expectations
from his services although they seem to be salts
factory to the Government.
| The British steamer Bermuda, long heraded,
with cargo of munitions of war, steamed quietly
into the port of Savannah. 1t is said the blocka-
| ding vessels were deuded away at the proper time
by cannonading on the coast.
AdviCes from the West India Islands mention the
arrival of vessels at the various ports from the
South. The profit of successful trip is SO great
as to encourage the taking of the risk, andthe risk
| does not seem to be very great. British vessels
are taking active part in the trade One way
they have is to clear from West India ports for
Baltimore run along the coast, and if they have an
opportunity run into any OF the southern ports;
When overhaued at sea, everything seems 'a'r ana
legitimate. 1t is only when caught in the act OF
entering, a port that they can be seized; and this
is dificIlt because they will not make the attemp,
| unless an.opportuuy offers.
| This dodge is hard to be stopped. Numerous
others will be tried, and will be successful -enongs
to encourage the multiplication of trials. Any idea
of bringing the rebels to terms by cutting oil then
supplies might as we'll be given up. The whole
history OF blockades ought to- show any genera
that they very poor foundationfo for strategic
policy. The idea was part of an lmbecile mode
OF warfare; and all military policy that depended
on it and waited for it, must necessarily have beel
! imheciIe. This war has got to be prosecuted,
| ever Prosecuted, by fighting, by coaquering tn
rebels in the field and in their entertainments, !
will never be brought to close by our blockade
| nor by the starvation nakedness of the rebels
The sooner we admit that fact the sooner we sha
begin the war.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-10-25
THE CRESCENT IS PUBLISHED DAILY WEE
Neb 0rleans 4aiIg Crestsnt
FRIDAY MORNING, OCTOBER Is, 1861. -
EXCELLENT SUGGESTIONS.

The following article is taken from the st. Joseph
CTensas parsh) Gazette Of the 18th inst:
There never was an institution which, during the
pressing times OF people, has been productive OF
so much good as the Free Market 10 New Orleans
is bestoRing upon the distressed families OF the
volunteers who left that city for the war. AS the
winter approaches. vegetation will be less abund-
ant, and apart from the eatabes, fuel will have to
be supplied to the poor families, whom we cannot
allow to be exposed to the cold blasts Of the season.
80 that it rnnst be clear to every one that soon
more contributions will be required than even now.
It is true that the iberality OF our citizens has been
taxed in very many respects, that every one IS
doing cheeriully all he for the good cause, and
that there may be some who disagree with US as to
the Droprety of assistance for the poor in the city
when there is 20 much TO be attended to at home
However, what we ask is very little, and we DOUBT
not Will be attended to without single eXcepuon
We suggest that at the coming November elections,
contribution boxes be placed at all the polIs,
wherein each voter be requested to deposit one
| dime, for the benefit of the Free Market IN New
! Orleans. There is not man who will not be able
| and willing to contribute that much; and if the
press throughout the State will only urge this mat
| ter, or our authorities publish such request, sew
eral thousand dollars will be easily raised, which
sum will go far to relieve the suffering of many
| destitute families.
| We fear that the demands upon the market vii
Increase with the progress Of the cold season
| while its means of relief will decrease. 1t viii
require great aud continued liberality on the par
| of our citizens and the planting community gener
ally, to keep this noble institution on full benev
olent footing. That it will be allowed to fail, w
have no sort Of apprehension; but that its mean
to do good may be circumscribed, if its wants ar
I not made widely known, we seriously apprehend
The weather will soon become very cold, am
fuel is scarce and costly. Its price places it be
| yond the reach of those who are compelled +
draw a portion Of their supplies from the Ere
| Market 1t seems to us that our friends along tn
coast can furnish an ample supply of iirewoo
with little or no expense to themselves. Let theE
cut and haul it to the river bank, and then, n
doubt, the steamboats, will take it on board an
hand it over to the Market Committee, wthou
charge. By this means an incalculable amount {
good might be done, at trifing outlay. The othe
suggestion of the St. Joseph Gazette, in regard t
the dime contribution, is well put, and if general
carried out, would lead to benefcent results.
At all events, let none of US lose sight of til
Free Market. The energetic and practical con
mittee will put everything that may be contr
buted-from turnps to frewood-to good us'
Scarcely anything can come amiss.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-10-25

NASHVILLE, Oct. 24--The Tennessee Leeisla-
ture to-day elected Laudon G. Haynes Confederate,
Senator on thefirst ballot. The members baloted
six times for another without e,ecting. The last
ballot resulted as follows 6. A. Henry "a; E. H.
Wing, So: r. L. Caruthers, Is. ''1sa' ~ :
One of Lincoln's gunboats ascended the Cum
berland to Lineport, twenty miles below Fort Don
elson, and carried off barge with 800 bbls.s of
-four. ;
The Louisville Courier OF to-day says the Federal
pickets at Bacon Creek and the main body of the
army scattered betweenthat place and Mhldrough's
Hill amaurt to about II 600 men.
a dispatch to the st. Louis Republican from
Syracuse, Mo-, dated the 18th, says that Price had
acquired new hope from the. prospect of large
reinforcements. He expected to defeat Fremont,
and then divide his force to take st. Louis and
Jefferson City. -, 80. - ,-s-s f., ,
The Republican learns that the work on the for
tfications around St. Louis have been suspended.
The guns will be mounted, and everything COM
pIeted within eight days. ~
| The Republican reports skirmish on the Iron
Mountain Railroad, On the 17th. The Southerners
| were driven back with heavy loss. q ~ ~ j.
The War in Kentucky h"'s =
NASHVILLE, Oct PA private dispatch from
Paris, Tenn, says that Mayfeld, KY, was burnt on
| the I'D by 1000 Federals. ,--i 80
| The Knoxville Register Of the 2sd reports that
! the Federal forces at Camp Dick Robinson have
advance ed to within eight miles of Zocofer's camp
| There has been some skirniishng between the
pichets, with loss to the enemy of three killed
and one made prisoner. This prisoner states thai
the Federal force numbers 5000. An early battle
is expected. .r.f-s -. ri 4~s- .,i,
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-10-25

FEDERAL MlsMANAGENENT IN WESTERN VR
GlS1A.-Loud complaints have been made by the
Federal troops in Western Virginia, in consequence
of not having been supplied with clothing. They
have asked who is to blame, and the Indianapolis
Journal answers the question by exposing the
utter nefiiciency of the Quartermaster's depart
ment in this wise:
Indiana agents have been chasing clothing and
other supplies all over Western Virginia, hoping
at least to secure limited portion for gallant
boys, but they were always at the next station"
and no one ever could find them. When com.
plants were made to Gen. Meigs, Quartermaster
General of the United States, he would reply that
"large supplies We're sent on certain day." etc.
Hoping to find these supplies, the State authorities
sent special agents to look them up, but all their
| efforts were of no avail, until few days since
| some person discovered that large amount OF
| clolhing was deposited u warehouse upon the
Kanawha and the recent freshet in that river com
| pletely submerged both warehouse and clothes.
Thirty-seven thousand infantry suits have beer
! sent to Western Virginia recently. The quarter
master at Clark5burg says thatRozencrantZ ordered
| all supplies to be sent to him. Now Rosencrantz
| has not 81 600 men under his command, and hi
| knew very well that both the Ohio and indiana
troops on Cheat Mountain were destitute ant
suffering. Why did he not order portion of these
| to Reynolds, or let them remain at Clarkshurg
| where our quartermasters could have found them
| As itis, no one received the benefit of them ant
| through the neglect, of some quartermaster the,
! are rendered utterly worthless.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-10-25
Western Military Correspondence
News from JEFF. Thompson He Thrashes the Enemy Twice
and KEEPS On his Victorious Way.

CoLCNBu8, Ky, October Il lebi
MI Eiiior--By gentleman who arrived this
morning from New Madrid, hear that JEFF. Thomp-
son has been stirring up the monkeys in Missouri.
An officer who had just arrived at New Madrid,
from Thompson's command reported Thompson
and his men " all alive and Kicking" they having
had two victorious encounters with the enemy, not
a great way this side of lronton, in Missouri g.
With some fifteen hundred of his men, General
Thompson went to see about certain bridge
whether to destroy or defend it, did not hear. AT
the bridge he found strong force of the enemy,
upon whom he charged Immediately. After a
short but hot engagement the enemy fed, having
lost some sixty killed and wounded and nearly one
hundred more who were taken prisoners, there
being nobody hurt on our side Continuing his
victorious way this time with his whole force,
Thompson soon came upon q larger force of the
enemy, camped in an open cornfeld. Again he
made dashrg charge, killing some thirty or forty
of the Hessians, taking another hundred of them
prisoners, and utterly routing the rest, this time
losing four of his own men. ..,
The above is the substance of the report at New
Madrid. regret my inabilityto send you further
particulars. Nothing else of interest to-day.