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The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-11-01
MOVEMENTS OF THE REBEL ARMY.

The Heraid's dispatch says that positive
information is received that recent occurrences
have occasioned division of the rebel army of
the Potomac. Large reinforcements have been
sent to Leesburg, with the expectation of
renewal of the attack on that point. Immense
forces are also congregated at Norfolk, under
the impression that the expedition fitting out
in Chesapeake Bay was intended to make a
demonstration there. The centre of the rebel
army rests at Centreville, and has been much
weakened by the withdrawal of these forces on
the right and left. Gen. Johnston is the com.
mander. Gen. Beauregard commands the
forces opposite Washington, and Gustavus M.
smith commands the forces at Leesburg.
1t was stated q rumor was current at Rich.
mond, few days ago, that an important ad.
vance movement OF the whole rebel army was
to be made before the first of Noyember INIT
perhaps the fight at Balls Bluff and the sailing
of the or at naval expedition, have rendered
change of programme necessary.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-11-01
THE NEGRO QUESTION.

Orders were sent with the officers command.
ing the naval expedition to govern themselves
SO far as persons held to service are concern.
ca, oy 1he principles Of the letter addressed to
given to the commander for special circum.
stances. Instructions are also given to avail
themselves of the services of any persons, whe.
Their fugitives from labor or not, who may of.
fer themselves to be employed in snch manner
as may be deemed most beneficial to the ser.
vice; also to assure all loyal masters that Con-
gress will provide just compensation to them
for the loss of persons 30 employed.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-11-01
COL. HENRY L. SCOTT.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29.-The army retir-
ing board have now before them the case of
COL Henry L. Scott son in law OF General
Scott, and at present Inspector General of
the army. He has been afflicted some time
with disease which prevents his being put
into sctive service, and there is little if any
hope of his recovery. 1t is his desire to be
relieved from active service. He is regarded
as most excellent officer. His case will
probably be disposed of to morrow.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-11-01
From Fortress Monroe.

SAILING OF THE GREAT COAST EXPE.
DiTION OF FIFTY VESSELS
DISPLAY.
FoRr MONROE, October 3O.-The great
feet sailed this morning, the Wabash TAX
ing the lead, at daylight, when gun was
hred, as signal, the Cahawba bringing up
the rear. The vessels, about fifty 10 num-
Der, formed in line, down the roads, and
went out between the Capes in splendid
style. The Baltic had the Ocean Express
10 tow the Vanderbilt, the Great Repub-
lie and the Illinois, the Golden Eagle.
The morning was the most beautiful of the
season, and the scene the finest ever wit,
messed on this continent.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-11-01
MORE ABOUT REBEL PLANS.

BALTIMORE, Oct. 2s.-The following is from
a refugee from Leesburg:
When the intention of throwing the feder.
al troops across the Potomac river first be-.
came apparent, the rebel force in the neighbor.
hood was so small that it was almost decided
not to offer any resistance. Reinforcements
however coming up from back of Leesburg,
and with the force thus gathered, not altogeth.
er exceeding 1900, it was resolved to make q
stand; both parties it was admitted at Lees.
burg fought desperately, the Confederates
reared they would be surrounded by q large
would throw ACROSS the Ferry Just above
where the battle was fought, and thus most
desperate efforts were made to defeat General
Baker before the expected reinforcements of
Banks could come to his relief.
Our Informant saw over one hundred rebels
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-11-01
SENATORS URGING A FIGHT.

Senators Chandler, of Michigan, Wade, of
Ohio. Trumbull, of Illinois, and Wilkinson, of
Minnesota, are here representing to the admin.
istration that the popular demand of their con.
stituents is that Mcclellan or some one else
shall Immediately whip the rebels on the south
side of the Potomac in pitched battle and as
near Bull Run as possible, and from there roll
the tide of war steadily southwark till it meets
the waters of the Gulf.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-11-01
MATTERS ON THE POTOMAC.

A special dispatch to the Herald states that
scouting party of Union troops went into
days, but were as far back as Centreville, and
not strong even there.
The rebels along our lines to-day on the
Upper Potomac, have not been seen at that
point.
There is no news from down the river. The
vessels of the fotilla are on the watch below
Matthias Point and above the mouth of Quantice
Creek.
Our troops on the Maryland side are oppo-
site Aqua Greek, and along the shore, and
are actively engaged in erecting Notifications.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-11-01
THE PACIFIC TELEGRAPH.
LETTER FROM aARIBALDI.
MOVEMENTS OF FREM ONT.
PRICE AND HIS ARMY.
INDIGNATION IN THE WHITE HOUSE

INDIGNATION IN THE WHITE HOUSE.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 27.-Aspecial dispatch to
the Tribune states that in every one of the
Departments, and in the White House, the Mt
most establishment and indignation are ex.
pressed at tho publication in New York of the
details of the great naval expedition. 1t will
surprise no one to hear that newsboy was
arrested this morning by our pickets this side
of Fairfax, with an unsold quantity of New
York Times, of Saturday, which was going to
market among the rebels. $685.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-11-01
STATE PRISONERS,

New YoRK, Oct. 30.-The state prison.
ers confined in Fort Lafayette are to be re.
moved to Fort Warren, in Boston Harbor,
which has for some time been fitting up Tor
their accommodation. The object of the
change is not divulged, but it is believed to
be the intention OF the government to put
the fort in a more perfect state of defence
for the protection of the harbor of New
York.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-11-01

to cross, and their movements are inter.
preted as altogether defensive, fearing Gen.
Hooker would cross and attack them.
Desertions from the rebel camp confirm this
statement. ~
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-11-01
DEPARTMENT FOR PRISONERS.

Secretary Cameron has authorized the es.
tablshment of a depot for prisoners of war at
Johnson's Island in Sandusky City, Lake Erie.
An experienced builder of Sandusky has con.
tracted to erect seventeen buildings, capable
of accommodating one thousand prisoners.
They are to be finished by the 10th of Decem.
Der, at cost not to exceed twenty-five thou.
sand dollars.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-11-01
From Washington.

From Washington.
RETIREMENT OF GEN. sCOTT-HIS AC.
COUNTS WITH THE WAR DEPARTMENT.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 28.-The Tsibune's dis.
patch says that Gen. Scott will voluntarily re-
tire from his rank and duties within the next
ten days, solely on account of his physical in
firmities.
The recent act of Congress provided that
there should be no reduction in his pay, sub.
sistence or allowances in event of his withdraw.
al. vfe
1t is well known that Gen. Scott has had an
unsettled account with the War Department
since the Mexican War Secretary Cameron
has recently given careful examination Of his
claims, now thirteen years old. JEFF. Davis
Indignantly brought him in debt on account Of
his expenditures and receipts in Mexico, and
SO far as the Secretary's report could do
il, discredited him as financial agent of the
government. MIR. Cameron has reported that
Gen Scott was not only entitled to the money
he claimed of the government, but that he
saved to it millions of dollars, which, by the
laws of war, he could have pocketed, under
the settled principles regulating the distribution
of prize and contribution money. This oppor-
tunity of personal advantage Winfield Scott
generously donated to the founding of home
for invalid soldiers. One of his monuments,
long after he is dead, will be the Soldiers
Home, near Washington.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-11-01
KENTUCKY NEEDS zoo, 1000 MEN.

1t is stated that Ten. Sherman deems
100000 men necessary for Kentucky,
though be is willing to fight the enemy
with what he has. No large bodies. Of
troops can be raised in that State, and its
defence must devolve on the free states of the
west.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-11-01
THE INVESTIGATING COMMITTEE.

ST.. LOUIS, Oct. 30.-The Congressional
Committee closed last night. 1t is reported
that they made searching investig alton
into alleged frauds and Irregularities Of gov
eminent officers in this military department.
The result of their examinations will be
made public in a few days.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-11-01
Interesting from Nilsson

Interesting from Missouri.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2s.-The Government has
been furnished with the copy of q dispatch
dated St. Louis, Oct. 9th, and with one re-
ceived from Gen. Fremont's headquarters da-
ted Saturday, as follows:
Yesterday p. n. Major Seagonye, at the head
of my guards, made q most brilliant charge
upon body of the enemy drawn up in line Of
battle at Springfield, 1000 or 1900 strong.
Seagonye routed and cleared them from the
town, hoisted the national flag upon the court
house. and retired upon reinforcement, which
he has already joined. Our loss is not great.
This successful charge against such very
large odds, is q noble example to the army.
The number of the body guard was 300.
(Signed) Brig. Gen. w. K. STRONG.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-11-01
MORE REASON-SEALED ORDERS OF
THE COAST EXPEDITION STOLEN.

The Tribune states that one Of our CORES
pondents with the great naval expedition
writes from Hampton Roads. Friday evening
last, that he had just been informed on good
authority that the Private Secretary of Com.
modore Dupont, the commander of the feet,
had absented himself, carrying with him the
maps and charts, and even the sealed orders of
the Commodore. We do not vouch for the
truth of the report, but only for the fact that
the writer is worthy of credence. We hope
the report is erroneous.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-11-01

GEN. LANE CAPTURES A TRANSPORT
TON TRAIN.

CAMP MoRRIssEY, Twenty-four Miles South
of Warsaw. No., Oct. 28. The correspondent
of the st. Louis Democrat, says that General
Lane captured transportation train of the
enemy near Butler, in Bates county, and took
the escort prisoners, q few days since. Among
the latter were Captain Whiting and Lieuten.
ant Vaughan. Lane also reports that he found
large number of sick and wounded rebels at
Rosa Hill, johnson county, in starving condi.
ton, to whose wants he administered.
Nine contrabands arrived in camp day or
two ago, sent here by one of Lanes officers.
Their case has been investigated, and it is I'M.
derstood that General Fremont will return
them to their masters. Lane also captured a
large amount of lead in one of the western
counties, and sent it to Fort Scott, Kansas.
There is no definite news of the whereabouts
of Price and McCull0ch.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-11-01
From Fortress Monroe.
THE COAST EXPEDITION-RUMOR OF
TREASON-SEA SICKNESS.

FORTRESS MONROE, Sept. 28.-One hundred
thousand rations have been distributed among
the regiments attached to the great expedi.
ture. Is
Captains of the transports sailed under sealed
orders to-day. It is reported one of them
has opened his orders and developed the des-
tination of the feet. Men and animals on board
suffered greatly during the gale of the last two
days.
Two recent assertions from the Confederates
state that the rebels at Yorktown are suffering
greatly from want and sickness.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-11-01
LETTER FROM GARlBALDI.

The following letter from Garibaldi has been
received by the United States Consul at Ant
w-rp, Capeiea:
SEPTEMBER 10, 1861.
My DEAR SIR: saw Mr.. Sanford and re.
greet to be obliged to announce to you that
shall not be able to go to the United States at
present. do not doubt OF the triumph of the
cause of the Union, and that shortly, bat if the
war should unfortunately continue in your
beautiful country, shall overcome all obsta-
cles which detan me and hasten to the defence
of people who are dear to me.
[Signed] G. GARIBALDI.
To Mr.. QUIaGLE, u. s. Consul at Antwerp.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-11-01
FROM GEN. ROSECRANs.

A dispatch received here to-day from
Gen. Rosecrans, states be had advanced some
five miles in the direction Of the rebels, and
was preparing to make another forward
movement with view Of driving the rebels
from that entire section Of country. He
had intelligence that for several days they
had been retreatiug. He intended following
them as soon as necessary arrangements
could be made.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-11-01
ORDER DISPATCHED FOR THE REMOVAL
OF FREMONT.

On Saturday last the order of the Command
erin. Chief that Gen. Fremont should surrender
his command to the officer next below him,
Gen. Hunter, accompanied by letter of in
President to Gen. Curtis, in command at Saint
Louis, with directions to deliver it to General
Fremont, unless he was actually in the pres.
ence of the enemy or preparing for battle.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-11-01

MASSACHUSETTS, NOMINATION FOR
CONGRESS.
The Democrats of the Fifth District have
nominated Hon. George Upton for Congress.
Mr.. Upton is q sterling Union man, and &C.
cepts with disclaimer of all partisan spirit.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-11-01
A REBEL STEAMER SHELLS A FEDERAL
CAMP.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28.-Npecidl TO Post. An
officer who has just arrived here from the en-
campment of Sickles' Brigade at Port T0bac-
CO, Maryland, reports that the rebel steamer
Page yesterday approached the shore at that
point and fired at our troops. Her shells fell
into our camp and compelled the men to with.
draw to q safe distance from the river.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-11-01

JUDGE PROTESTS AGAINST THE SUS-
PENSION OF HABEAS CORPUS.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30.-The case of the
suspension of writ Of habeas corpus by order
OF the President, in regard to soldiers of
the army, more particularly in case of
Provost Marshal Porter, came up in court
today. Chief Justice Dunlap delivered an
opinion, the substance of which is, that he
respectfully protests against the right
claimed by the President to interrupt pro.
ceedings in this case.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-11-01
THE ATLANTIC AND PACIFIC TELE
GRAPH.

NEW YORK, Oct. 28.-The first telegraph
message from the Pacific to the Atlantic, was
sent by Chief Justice Field of California, to
the President, as follows:
SACRAMENTO. Oct. 24-7.40 P. Mo ABRA-
ham LINCOLN, President of the United States,
Washington:
In the temporary absence of the Governor
of the State, / am requested to send you the
first message which will be transmitted over
the wires Of the telegraph line which connects
the Pacific with the Atlantic States. The PEG.
pie of California desire to congratulate you
upon the completion of this great work. They
believe that it will be the means of strengthen
ing the attachment which binds both the East
an the West to the Union and they desire in
this, the first message across the continent,
to express their loyalty to that Union, and
their determination to stand by the Govern
ment in this its day of trial. They regard that
Government with affection, and will adhere to
it under all fortunes.
(Signed) STEVEN FIELD,
Chief Justice of California.
This morningit was received by the Presi-
dent at 1870 A. NJ, 25th.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-11-01
FROM WARRINGTON.
BATTLE OF BALLS BLUFF.
OFFICIAL REPORT OF GENERAL STONE.
SAILING OF THE GREAT COAST
EXPEDITION.

News from the Lower Potomac.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-11-01
ENFORCING THE CONFIsCATION ACT

The Government is rapidly preparing for en-.
forcing the confiscation law passed by last
Congress. Yesterday attachments were serv.
ed against some furniture belonging to m an
named Shields, who is captain ii the rebel
army and owning number of houses and lots
in Washington. This is to be special case,
and if the law is sustained, the Government
will at once proceed to confscate the property
of every known rebel as fast as il. comes within
the jurisdiction of our arms.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-11-01
THE PRIvATEER sUMpTER

Lieutenant Porter of the Pc whattan, reports
that he arrived at Maranhom September oath,
only five days after the Sumpter left. The lat
ter had cruised two or three days at the mouth
of the harbor, to overhaul the brig Maria, ex-
pected from New York. The Governor of
Maranhom treated the officers of the Sumpter
with every courtesy. promising them they
might sell the Maria there if she was captured.
He supplied her with coal, but was unwilling
to do the same by the POwhattan. On enter.
ing Maranhom the Sumpter got ashore, lost
her false keel, and when she left was leaking.
She left under sail, having housed her smoke.
stack. She had taken 70 prizes since the Abby
Bradford, and it was understood her motto was
"burn, sink and destroy" particularly Boston
and Eastern vessels. Lieutenant Porter left
September 18th. ard put into st. Thomas Oct.
9th, whence his last dispatch is dated.
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This morning'it was received by the Presi-
dent at 1870 A. NJ, 25th.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-04-26
PresIaoptTr Trtf. D.vI.

Crafts J. Wright, ESQ who was a elasfmati
ard roommate Of President DATiS-graduH'
ting at West Point at the same tims-haa con-
muniealed 10 the press some Of the traits o
character Of the distinguished Mississippian
He says Of him;
president Davis is 4 gsnileman-csutious
suiet firm-aeting dseisively. The natural
inclination Of the mind Of President Davis il
10 military affairs. As Secretary OF War, he
had large experience 10 the line Of bis duty
he has made himself thoroughly sequtinted
with the capacity Of the country-its lines Of
attack and defense-ths power Of the forts
depots and stations. While performing bis
duty az an officer Of the Government, he knew
no psrty-h. would know nothing but efficiency
and ability in The performance Of his duty
appointment to Office He left his position
without 4 shadow Of a charge. He will not
n0w know any thing but efficiency. He viii
surround himrelf only with those who are
competent. know most Of ths prominent
officers about him to be the most efficient in the
service. THIS statement is due, not only to
relieve Davis from the charges Of official i'm
propIietY 80 often made, but also that we may
not underestimate his ability, nor be deceived
rs 10 policy.2
He tells Us that caution is one Of the habits
of Mr. Days-1hich. while he takes every
possible measure to concentrate information In
regard Q sveTy point and msaHure-yet the
same will prevent him from allowing any to
know his ultimate purpose. It is these quhli-
lies Of Mr.. Davis that make those who know
him so apprehensiFe Of the fate OF Washing
ton city. a He may be occupying GeorgetoW n
nights, or the city itself ,sbefore we, out here,
could hear that be was msrching.-C CineiHHatf
Er0uirgr
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Proclamation of the President of the
United states.
WARRINGTON, April 1e.-1hs President has
- !. ..-..lar,alinr ar anlIn-a.

WARRINGTON n ptlt - Alc EftAlueNt ual
issued a proclamation ss follows:
An insurrection against the Government Of
| he United States has broken out in the States
OF South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Florida
Z Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas, and the
laws Of the United States for the collection OF
the revenue cannot be effectuslly executed
therein Comfortably 20 that provision OF the
Constitution which requires the duties to De
uniform throughout the United States.
D And further, a combination OF persons en-
gagged in such iDsuTreetion have threatened to
l grant pretended letters Of marque to authorize
I The bearers thereof to commit assaults on the
| lives, vessels and property OF good citizens 4
( the country engaged in commerce on the high
seas and in she waters OF the United States.
And whereas, the President saws, an eXecu-
I tive proclamation has been already Issue 4, re-
quiring The persons engaged In these diserderly
proceedings to desist thsrefrom, calling out
a militia force for the pugopose Of re-
pressing the same, and converting Congress In
ex rsordinary session 10 deliberate and deter
mine thereon, the President with a view to the
same purposes before mentioned, and to the
protection Of the public peace and the lives and
property OF the quiet and orderly citizens pur-
suing their lawful occups ions until Cohgress
shall have assembled and delibsrated on the
said unlawful proceeding, or until the same
have ceased, has further deemed it advisable
20 set on foot a blockade Of the ports within
the Stairs aforesaid, and 10 pursuance Of The
laws OF the United States and the laws Of ma
tions in such case provided.
For this purpose q competent force will be
posted so a. to prevent The entrance and exit
Of vessels fIom The ports Aforesaid.
If. therefore, with view to Violats such
blockade, any vessel shall attempt to leave any
Of said ports, the vessel viii BE- duly warned BY
The commander Of one u said blocksding YES
ssls, who viii indoIss in her register the fact
and date Of such naming, and X the same yea
sci shall again attempt to enter or leave the
blocksded port, she viii be captured sn2 sent
30 the nearest commercial port, FOR such pro-
ceedings against heT and her cargo as may be
deemed advisable
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TENNESSEE FARMS.

We sssr q number OF select and highly improves
Farms in sneby ssunty, varying In distance from en-
phis from 70 tEenty miles All OF these lands are
desiraby situsted, and naey adapted for Gardening
and Farning purposes.