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The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-12-12

troops in this place, after few hours no
tice, to prevent the massacre of the Indian
prisoners by mob of white citizens, is ex-
ceedingly commendable and in recording
the fact we cannot but venture to hope
that, in case our frontier settlers are again
threatened by the Sioux, an equal energy
will be manifested to save the whites from
murder that has been evinced in behalf of
the savage assassins.
FRIDAY MORNING.
Our town continued quiet, everybody
seeming in the best humor. The affair of
the previous evening was freely discussed
among the citizens, and they generally
agreed that it was rash and premature.
Innumerable incidents, some of them hui
morous, were related and enjoyed by both
citizens and soldiers, who mingled and con-
versed good-naturedly together.
About 9 o'clock Capt. Whites company
of mounted men and Skaro's and Danes
infantry companies marched to camp Lin
coin, while Cox's and Austin's cavalry pa
troled the streets of our town.
REMOVAL OF THE INDIANS.
About eleven O'Clock the Indian prison.
ers, under a strong military escort, were
seen approaching town. First came the
cavalry; then the artillery; and next
number of teams loaded with squaws, pap
pooses, tepees and other Indian fixens,
guarded on each side by infantry. Then
followed the Indian prisoners, chained in
pairs and guarded also by infantry-form-
ing in all procession of half mile. The
prisoners closely wrapped their blankets
around them, leaving a small opening at
the head for ugly-looking countenances.
Their appearance was repulsive in the ex
IRENE, and their general bearing that of
Indifference to the events transporting
around them. The sidewalks were lined
with men, women and children, and occa-
sionally some loud remark would escape
the more indiscreet in reply to soldier,
and elsa UerSo, but aside from this good
order prevailed, and no hostile demonstra-
lions were manifest.
The whole cavalcade was under COM
mand of Col. Miller, whose countenance
and bearing indicated the energy and cool
determination which have characterized
his conduct throughout the whole affair.
Arriving at the new quarters, the cav
airy were drawn up in the form of
square, enclosing about one block, while
the infantry escorted the prisoners to their
new and more comfortable quarters, ad-
joining Leechs stone building. Strong
guards were placed around the building, at
the entrance and along Main street.
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RIOT IN NEW YORK.-SOLDIER
SHOT.

New YORK, Dec. "a serious disturb
ance occurred among the soldiery encamp-
ed near East New York, on Sunday even
ing last VIM. Stillfax, private of the 10th
Massachusetts,, was shot dead. S. H.
Kyle, of the oath Maine, was seriously
wounded, and hotel, kept by German
named Schellein, burned to the ground. A
difficulty arose between Schellein and
Stillfax and members of the 10th, reveng-
ed themselves by burning Schellein's house,
and Schellein is supposedsto have commit
ted the homicide. He has not yet been
arrested.
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The Hero Of the Monitor AflOat
Again.

Prom the New York Times, Dec 3.
Commander Worden, whose services on
the Monitor have been so highly appreciate
ed by his country, will sail from this city
next week, in command of better ship
than even the Merrimack's antagonist. His
eyes are well enough for duty, and his
spirits excellent. By the laws of rank
alone he is Commander, no special pro-
motion having been conferred on him.
His new craft the Ericsson battery Mon
tauk, now at the delameter Iron Works, is
nearly finished, and will be ready to fight
in few days. Her new gun and turret
apparatus is receiving the final touches,
the officers appointed by the Navy De-
partment have nearly all reported to Adj
miral Paulding, and the guns are already
on board. She is even mere carefully
completed than the Passaic.
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Interesting Southern News.
ACTIVITY IN THE NATIONAL NAVY.
Mobile and Other Points Threatened.


FORTRESS MONROE, Dec. THE follow
ing is taken from the Richmond papers of
Saturday:
The Dispatch says: Reports from
Fredericksburg yesterday state that pretty
severe skirmishing had taken place, but
with what success on our side could not be
learned. The general aspect of affairs is
represented to be such as to indicate a
battle. Columns of the enemy have been
moved to the front, and much activity is
observed along their line
General Walker telegraphs from POGO
talico that a feet of 20 Federal vessels
sailed from Hilton Head, Friday last.
Georgetown and Wilmington, n. c., are
ports aimed at.
Our troops are everywhere put under
marching orders to be ready for a move on
the shortest notice.
Several large vessels passed Charleston
harbor, on Sunday, going southwark. 1t
is thought they have gone to aid the Gulf
squadron in an attack on Mobile. Five
additional vessels were off Charleston Bar,
on Sunday, and four blockaders off Stone
Point.
The Despatch also says that the Yankees
at Suffolk were last week reinforced with
one full brigade, and some battery field
artillery. The Yankee forces at Suffolk
and in this vicinity are estimated at thirty
thousand by their own men, who state
that this force is to march against Peters
burg, while the force at Newbern, N. O.,
is to operate simultaneously against We'll
don. The E,raminer says that the Navy
Department has issued peremptory orders
for the mounting of formidable piece of
ordnance on Drury's Bluff where Fl. OAR
ling stands.
An interesting correspondence has re-
Gently passed between Henry A. Wise and
General Keyes, relative to the treatment
of lunatics in the asylum of Virginia.
Wise assumes to believe that these unfOr-
Inmates were cruelty treated by Union Off
GERS, and makes very pathetic complaint
of the same. Reyes replies that no harm
was done or intended to be done to the
inmates Of the asylum, but on the contra
ry every comfort was extended to them by
our surgeons and other officers.
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FROM GRANTS DEPARTMENT
THE REBELS STILL RETREATING..

CAIRO, Dec. S.-From Oxford, Miss,
we have news to Thursday. The rebel
General Jackson, commanding the rear
guard of the enemy, had skirmish that
morning with the federal advance, in the
10000 strong, and had passed through
Oxford twelve hours before. their num-
Der of sick and wounded is said to be very
large.
CHICAGO, Dec. "a special Oxford,
Miss, dispatch of the 9TH, says: Col.
Dickey's cavalry had two hours engage
ment with the rebels near Coffeeville, on
Friday night. The rebels are said to have
had five thousand infantry, cavalry and ar
tillery. The federal loss was killed, so
wounded, and 60 missing. The rebel loss
was 800 killed and wounded.
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LATER FROM EUROPE.
The Great Prize Fight,
Rumor that Heenan has Challenged the
Victor.

HALIFAX, Dec. 9.-The Arabia, from
Liverpool, arrived on the Goth. The
Queenstown arrived on the S0th, with one
weeks later advices. Breadstuffs quiet
and steady. Provisions steady and I'M
changed. Consols 93aa5.
The great prize fight for the champion
ship of England, between Mace and King,
took place OH the Goth of November. AT
ter fighting twenty-one rounds, most of
which were in favor of Mace, King put in
one of his sledge-hammer blows and
knocked Mace insensible. Mace could not
come to time, and King was declared the
victor.
1t is reported that John G. Heenan had
agreed to fight King for the champion
ship-each man to put up 500 pounds per
side.
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FROM THE SOUTHWEST.
Movement of the Enemy.
GEN. BLUNT,S PlCKETS DRIVEN
IN.

ST.. LOUIS, Dec. 7.-Advices from the
Southwest, tonight, say that the enemy,
under Generals Hildman and Marmaduke,
$4,000 strong, attempted to force General
Blunt's position at Cane Hill, Arkansas,
yesterday, but were driven back this
morning.
They drove Blunt's pickets three miles,
but on the arrival Of achievements, were
again repulsed,
General Blunt's opinion is that the de-
mOnstration was made to cover their re-
treat, as they were telling timber all night,
probably to obstruct roads and prevent
pursuit.
Blunt held the enemy in check four days.
General Herron's command will reinforce
him tomorrow.
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The War in Tennessee.
..ss.ees. **S 49, - ar:Aak nss .s1.r
BATTLE WITH MORGAN
80 --' sassttsas sE's 1900
Federal Brigade Surrendered.
MORGAN ATTACKS GEN. FRY
ION SAME DAY. ,ssgss -sssazl
hE IN REPULSED WITH HEAVY LOSS.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. s.-Theg second
edition of the Press to-day contains a
dispatch from Nashville, dated the 9TH
inst, which says: GA battle has taken
place between our advance forces and Nor
gan's guerillas. Moore's brigade was re-
pulsed several times by the enemy. Our
troops made desperate resistance. but
were finally forced to surrender. The
number of our killed and wounded left on
the field was sixty. Morgan attacked Gen.
Fry in the afternoon at Gallatin, and was
repulsed with heavy loss. Fry, reinforced,
is pursuing the enemy closely. Gen. Buell.
and staff arrived at Nashville on Sunday. :"
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GRENADA OCCUPIED.
Rebels Burn 20 Locomotives and 100
Cars.

CAIRO, Dec. 6.-From Memphis papers
we learn that General Hovey's expedition,
10000 strong, which left Helena some days
since, landed at Friar's Point, Is or 20
miles below, marched to Grenada, and
took possession of that place last Monday.
A number of citizens fled. The proprie-
tor of the appeal moved his establishment
to Marietta, GA, before the Federal occu-
patton.
100 ears
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In the Vermont Legislature both
branches have concurred in striking out the
section of the Personal Liberty Act, which
provided that every person held as slave
who, with the consent of his master, should
come into the State, should be free.
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REINFORCEMENT FOR NORTH
CAROLINA.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 8.-A dispatch to
the Press from Fortress Monroe, dated
the 9th, says: GA division commanded
by Gen. Emory sailed South from here last
night. Its destination is to reinforce Gen.
Foster in North Carolina The rebels
threaten to prevent his advance by way of
Weldon to Suffolk. The reinfoseements
consist of over 4, 900 men,"
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$lO,OOO,OOO TO AID MISSOURI H
EMANCIPATION.

New York, Dec. s. -Washington spe-
Gals state that Senator Wilson of Massa-
chusetts, will introduce bill for giving aid
to Missouri towards emancipation. 1t will
offer SIC, 1000, 900 as q first instalment.
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than anv race | have ever seen. Such l give rs
the result of my observations; and believe there Is
nothing of which the Richmond coDspirators stand
in such mortal dread the just bnt terrible storm Of
wrath which would burst over their heads, should
we commence liberating and drilling the blacks
confidently assert that a swsrthy brigade capa-
bic of as good service as any now on the muster
rolls Of the army, could be organized here in short
time.
There are individuals connected with the army,
and wearing the insignia of Office, with whom the
proposition TO employ contbands in the service OF
the Government meets with decided disfdvor-nay,
who threaten 10 resign whenever that step lis taken.
Shall l tell you " OF what of man " these
officers are They of the kind whose political
horizon is bounded on the one hand by id
Aboiopist" and on the other by a Niger" At
the beginning Of the Rebellion, they insisted that
tho Abolitionsts were the cause Of IL all, and that
the South had been greatly wronged, and they met
with change of heart only when their dull INTEL
ects comprehended the fact that all the Offices in the
gin OF the people were 10 be bestowed upon those
who, without qualification stood by the Constitution
and the Union. Were they at home now, their voices
would be heard at your CONSERVATIVE" and
Peace gatherings At heart they are little better
than traitors. Some of them sit in high places, and
give lengthy " AUDIENCES projections, aud passes
upon which the words " oath taken " are, but the
words without moestation or interruption " are
not erased TO the most bitter and pOken Of easOn
mongers.
Enough. When these men have ell resigned, or
better have been dismissed the service, and when
ttey snail have given place 10 such IA are wiling to
employ any means in whiting swift retrbuIion
upon the heads OF those in against the bes. sys
ten of government ever fran ed then, aud, fear,
no, till then, Will our arms meet with success, and
our enc miles, aud the world, begin to feel that we are
terribly in earnest Eis SoLDAT.
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FROM GEN. POPE.s ARMY
Eepcrts by ~ Rebel Dcscrter-snpiure OF
Rebel 3nppIie--Di.ioya Citizc"s Of
spsrryyille Sent south.

Special Dispatch to The n. Y. Tribune.
WAsniNGTos. "Wednesday. Aug g. 1862.
The latest advices from Srerryvle state that q
deserter from the Eth Virginia Cavalry had come
within the lines, having left Gordonsyie last Saor
day. lie says there is very large force at Gordons-
vile and Stannardsvillc; that reeniorcemeus are
rivng daily from both the North and South, and that
it is their intention 10 attack Gen. Pope, whip him,
if they can, and then fall upon Mcclellan. The
most advanced brigade Of Gen. Sigels corps is nov
subsisi.ng enlileiy upon the enemy. Abont 1000
barlcls Of flour has been seized in the vicinity Of
Madison, and enough fat cattle TO supply them u
mouth Eight ttouflnd pounds Of bacon and 1000
pounds Of raft Were found upon the plantation Of a
Il bel. The old com and oats have been all con-
sumed by both arinos. Neaily all the borfes in
Siges corps are subs,sting upon hay Gu from tie
meadows of the Rebels.
i still later dispatch, dated at Speryye thi,
morning, says that Col. Robinson, Provost Mashal,
to-day received orders scni 40 citzen- OF Spef-
ryyille and the surrounding country, who will not
ake The oath, beyond the lines Of the National army.
Tomorrow morning at o'clock the procession will
begin TO move. 1t Will stArt from The guaid-house
in Speuyville take the most direct road 10 Madison
thence on to Stanlardsvle aud enter Dixie not far
from Charlottesville. During the march the most
appropriate Urges win be performed.
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ACTIVE GUERRILLA OPERATIONS
SEVERE FIGHT AT NEWARK, mo
SEVENTY.FIvE AGAINST A THOUSAND
BRAVERY OF OUR MEN.
CAPTURE OF ALEXANDRIA, no

PAIsIRA Mo-, Aug. s, 1862.
severe fight occurred at Newark, Knox County
No., on Friday evening last.
About 900 guerrilIas, under Porter, approached
the town an hour before sunset, and were met by
parts of two companies Of State militia, under Capt.
Lain, numbering - men.
The gueIIias charged on our troops and were re-
pu;sed when they discounted and drove Capt.
Lain into the town. where a severe struggle took
place, resulting in the capiuaon OF our forces, who
were immediately paroled by The guerrilIas.
Our loss WAS four killed and tour wounded. The
Rebels acknowledged seventy three killed and large
number wounded.
Poner's gang carried of all the arms and camp
equigsge Of our troops.
On Sunday the Slste forces Of Cols Guitar, Megs,
Chopper, and Caldwell passed through Newark in
pursuit Of Porter
P.LsIRA Mo, Wednesday, Aus. o. 1852.
On Saturday evening band OF 100 guerriIlas
took possession Of Alexandra Mo. They then
seized all The arms and ammunition they could find,
and did considerable other pluuderiDg, after which
they left.
PAIsIKA. Mo, Wednesday Aug. s. 1862.
About 600 men went down Sunday from
keokuk, and arrested 20 Rebel sympa,hizers and
took them to KeOkuk.
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A saccossfnI Ci.ine fer
vice in the Field Military Orders.


HKADQrAKTFhs ARsy oF |mcISiA
Camp near Washngton, Va, Aug >, 1862
Brief dispatches were received today iTom Gen.
Crawford, announcing the successful result Of II
reconnaissance by two regiments Of cavalry, which
was extended to Orange Con.t-House, a poiut Of
some importance. The 9Th New York and let Yer
mont were sent forward from Culpepper On the I'd,
under Gen. Crawford Near the COuIt-lionse they
were attacked by two reglnents and battalion Of
Rebel cavalry. Aher sharp light the Rebels were
driven back and puIrued 70 tho town, with lose on
ther tideofl II killed many wounded and prisoners
brOngh; away by Gen. CrWOfdi among them, one
Major, Captain, and two Llentenanis. Oh the
Union iOrcee, ten were Killed ana three "ouioeu,
whose names have not bee, received. A'ter driving
out the Relels Gen. Crawford destroyed consJ-
eralle portion Of the Telegraph and railroad from
Orar ge Court House 10 Gordontvllle aud having
obtained AL the information desired, ahu accom-
nj he'd ihe purpose OF the reconnaissance relied.
The Rebels shortly after were REINFORCED by L.
regiment Of infantry. the 9th Virginia whose cheers
were heard by our men ar they were leaving TIE
town. 1ne infantry followed at distance the
retiring forces as far as the Tver but male no AT
tempt to attack them or to intercept Their march
Since the fret dispattbes, no fuller accounts have
been received bnt 10 evident thai TIM Though called
a rccopu0;.,auce IL nnoher Of the successful cavalry
marches which, 90 Beaver Dam and tewhete, nave
PENETRATED the Rcbci lines, threatened ana Tempo
iarilv broken their communicative ard, rs an evi
dence OF the activity and vigorous policy when h,f
ordered them, have Disconnected and alarmed the
Isebels Fuller accounts may be expected IN the
shape VI Official reports IN a few daNs. ,
sunday seems % be the day o, all others Tor mil
itary tpcctaoes. Conforming 90 custom, Gen rope
to-day inspected 80 much Of TIE corps OF Cen Banks
AZ happens to be encampcd within convenient dls-
lance of thero headquarters. There were no ba'ili-
ION or other movements, aud the display gave oniy
an opportunity 10 observe tbs general appearance
aud bearing OF the troops. The iield III winch they
were drawn up hae little or no level ground, and Tor
a large body OF men is narrow in extent, bat learn
that Gen. Banks mansnvcrs his dvsions IN mass,
even on this nnfayorable ground, with rapidly and
precision. There vase dill by divisions the day
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Seven uushwhnckers and riny Cattle Cnp-
turrd by our Scouts.

SPECIAL DisI atch 10 The y. Tribune.
srnsYviLlx. Va. "Wednesday, Avg. o. 1854
Five genuine bushwhacsers, Two IRON nine miles
hey Ond LuTay aud three FROM SLaunardsyille, were
brough, to headquarters this morning They were
heavily armed with niles. nuskes and reviewers.
Two Of The rifles were double sholied. They were
mounted upon splendid homes but after making
desperate attempts to escape were finally ridden
down and captured.
scouting party has lust returned from Luray
bringing in fifty head OF fat cattle and two
buslwhaekers, both Of whom were badly wounded
before they were taken. Que OF them bias since had
his arm aInpuiaied. One of the bushwhackcrs
proves TO be II Rebel Captain.
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EROH GENERAL NCLELLAN'S ARHY.
TIE OFFENSIVE RESUMED
Reconnaissance Within Ten Miles
Of Richmond.
rHR Ry,BgLS DRIVEN FROM THREE POSITION
1879 PRISONERS TAKEN.
uK.porARrRks Army OF THE Poroxtc,}
"Wednesday, Avg. 6, 1862. }


The Army of the Potomac has again assumed the
offensive.
The reconnaissance made yesterday, under Cen
eral Hooker, 10 Malvern Hill, White Oak Swamp
Bridge, aud in the direction of NEWMARKET and
Richmond, was in every respect complete sue
cess
The troops left camp aboct dark night before last,
arriving at Malvern Hill at o'clock yesterday moli-
inr. distance of ten miles. Here they encountered
two regiments of infantry ard battery, posted
behind eartbworks. Fire was Immediately opened
on them by Capt Bensons battery and section Of
Capt. Robiuson's.
The infantry was not engaged The firing lasted
about three hours when the Rebels ingoriously fled
by the river road toward Richmond, holly pursued
by our troops who succeeded in taking 100 of them
prisoners.
The loss on our side at this point was killed and
IL wounded Cap. benson had his thigh broken by
a piece Of shell. The doctors think the leg can be
saved Lieut.-Col. Gamble of The Sth Illinois cav
airy was severely wounded in the breast while driy-
ing in the eneny's pickets.
Col Averill, with 500 cavalry, took the Quaker
road to White Oak Swamp bridge. There they
found the 10th Virginia Cavalry drawn up TO re-
ceivo them. A charge was Immediately ordered
which broke the Rebel lines, when they fled. Col.
Averi followed them three miles, taking 2S prison
ora n;,hout losinO q man
Gen. Pleasan on, with a force Of cavalry took
the New Market Road, on which "A portion of the
Rebels were retreating. He followed themto within
o short distance Of New Market, where, meeiingtwo
brigades of Rebels he fell back, bringing over 30
prisoners taken on the way. New-MaIhet is ten
miles from Richmond.
This ended the operations for the day, when the
troops went into camp on Malvern Hill.
Gen. Mcclellan, " 40 went 10 the scene OF action
early yesterday morning, has not returned.
Three thousand Of our prisoners will arrive to-day
from Richmond, in exchange for a similar number
cent up on Monday
Everything is quiet on the opposite sde of the
river.
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THE WAR In THE SOUTHWEST.
JEFF. THOMPSON DEFEATED NEAR MEMPHIS.
He was Driven Back with Great LOSE,
Railroad DepredatiOns by Rebel Cavalry.

CAIRO, Wednesday Aus. q, 1851.
Tie Memphis Bulletin of tie 80 repo ts that
fight occurred seven miles from town On Sunday, be-
tween force of 1000 Unionists aud the Rebels M
der jeff Thompson. The latter were driven back
with great loss The paper gives no further psr!icu
lars. More fighting is an icipsted
The Jackson Mississipplam rays that Com. Brown
OF the ram Arkansas was wounded in the head az the
time she ran the Union gauntlet.
An officer from Tuscnmba Gays that on Saturday
come Rebel cavalry burn be station.houses ct
Leighton, ten miles from Tuscumbia and at Jones.
boro, fifteen miles from the same place. on the Mem.
phis and Charleston Road.
CAIRO Tuesday. Aug. s, IfG2
Com. Davis, and Gen. Curtis and part of his staff
arrived here this morning. The object of Their visit
is not known.