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The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-02-21
Commodore Foote In the Pulpit.

Today (Sunday, 9th), Commodore Foote
attended the Presbyterian Church. A
large congregation was in attendance, but
the preacher did not make his appearance.
A general impatience beginning to mani
fest itself, the Commodore sought the ell
der of the church and urged him to perform
the services. The elder refusing, the Com
modore, on the impulse Of the moment, took
the pulpit, read chapter in the Bible,
prayed, and delivered short discourse from
the text, "Let not your hearts be troubled.
Ye believe in God-believe also in me-"
The congregation was delighted. On com.
ing down from the pulpit, the minister, who
had arrived just after the prayer, approach
ed and rendered his thanks, but the Com
modore rebuked him for his tardiness of
duty, and reproached him for his neglect to
take the pulpit Immediately on bis arrival.
This incident is illustrative OF the Commo~
dore's energetic, earnest character and sin>
cere piety.-Cairo correspondent of Saint
Louis Democrat,
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-02-21
Cutting or 6F0rt Pulaskt-.HOw the Con
necticut Boys Dared and Did.

Lieutenant Colonel Joseph r. Hawley, of
the Connecticut 7th, at Port Royal, writes
to the Hartford Press (of which be is editor)
telling how the opening of the artificial
channel known as Wallis Gut" by means
of which our gunboats were enabled to pass
into Savannah river, between Fort Pulaski
and Savannah, was accomplished. He
says:
Wallis Gut, one of the inland passages
to Savannah, was obstructed by the rebels
when our forces took Port Royal, by the
sinking OF brig and driving three rows of
piles across the passage The delicacy of
the operation of removing the distractions
can be imagined when We state that the
place was so far within the enemys lines
that they left it entirely unguarded, thinking
that our troops would not have the temeri-
ty 10 approach the channel, nor the ingenui-
ty to remove the obstructions
But sIey did not know the Y ankee dar
ing and skill. Some time before the 18th
of January the three companies of the Con.
necticut 9TH that were left on Hilton Head
were sent down to the lower end of Dan
fuskie Island to act as guard to party
of engineers who were to attempt to open
Wallis Cut. From the house which formed
the headquarters of the party, Savannah
was plainly visible at distance of eight
miles across the marshes and bayous. The
line of the river could also be traced, and
the men seen on the decks of the black little
steamers which piled between Savannah
and Fort Pulaski. the portfolios of which
could be counted.
During the daytime the party kept con.
cealed. At night strong guards OF soldiers
were placed at favorable points of observa-
tion, and the engineers with muf1ed oars
and hammers, silently worked till daybreak.
This was continued five different nights be.
fore the work was accomplished. But the
piles were all removed and the old sunken
hulk moved to position which renders the
passage of the gunboats easy. So unsus>
picious were the enemy all this time,
that our pickets captured two innocent duck
shooters, who supposed they were safely
rowing in rebel waters. 1t is one of the
cleverest achievements of the war.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-02-21
Sensible and Patriotic Senator Cooks
view Of tho Duties of Legislators and
CitiZeMR.


We find in the Central Republican, a let
ter addressed by Senator Cook, of Rice
county, we'll known Republican, to Hon.
LUKE HuLErr, also Republican. From
this letter we extract such parts as relate
to the policy OF the Federal Administration.
and the duty of all loyal citizens to sustain
it; and we commend them for their good
sense and patriotism, to the attention OF our
readers:
Mr.. Cleveland's resolutions relating to
the conduct OF the war, emancipation. &C.,
Ito which you refer-have been considered
in Committee of the Whole, and after some
discussion were referred to the Committee
on Federal Relations That Committee
have, am informed, given the matter some
consideration, and if they report at all, will
report substitute, endorsing the Admins
tration without qualification. l believe
the true interests of the country is in safe
hands, and that if the rebellion is put down,
and our Union saved, it will be done
through and by the Administration. 1t
therefore becomes the duty of every true
patriot to stand by the Administration.
We should not stand idly by and denounce
the cause OF the trouble, or vainly clamor
that by another course it might have been
avoided. To extend help at once is our
first duty; to criticize our after duty.
Thus, in these times of public trial, every
citizen should lend bis strength and influence
to support the powers that be, in carrying
out the plans which they have considered
best for the welfare of the Union.
Nothing is gained by denouncing the
acts of the government. We cannot be
knowing to the reasons which influence the
President and the leaders of our armies, in
what appears to be needless delay, yet sufi-
cient reasons exist, I have faith in their
patriotism and judgment, and therefore be-
lieve that they do exist and that to turn
blindly from them would be sheer madness.
Because we cannot see good reasons why a
forward movement of our army should not
be made, it is no proof tbas others cannot
see them. There is no doubt in my mind
but that Mcclellan would move if bis iudg-
ment approved of it. he knows the strength
of the rebels, and the powers of their bate.
ries, and cannot be urged into doubtful
contest with them. We cannot afford to
have another Bull Run. When the fight
begins we must be sure beyond doubt /;
there should be no anxiety as to its issue.
When Mcclellan gives the word believe
the old banner will 60 forward with pow
er and celerity that will strike terror into
the hearts of the leaders of the rebellion.
Let US then have patience, and not con-
demn what we cannot understand. l believe
that those who are urging a forward move
ment Of the army, emancipation, &C., do SO
from honest and patriotic motives; out it
cannot do any good. 1t only makes trouble /;
it shakes the public confidence, and that is
the basis of our governmental powers. Lin
coin is honest and patriotic, and means to
save the Union. We should stand by him;
and l believe the end will fully justify our
faith in bis wisdom.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-02-21
A Conservative Letter from a New York
Republican Member of Congress.
WASHINGTON, Jan. l9, 1862.

WASHINGTON, Jan. l9. 1862.
MY DEAR S1R--I am in receipt of yours
of the 18th. l will maze very short re>
ply /: First, as to why our army does not
strike at some other point han the strong
hold of the enemy here. We can't with
draw any considerable force from the army
of the Potomac without weakening our
line, and we have vigilant foe ready to
take advantage of any movement of the
kind. They can afford to have their wings
turned, if they can force our centre. Trust,
my dear sir, to the skill of men quite as
anxious for victory as either you or 1 can
be, with more knowledge of the means by
which it can be attained. A joint commit
tee has been in session for the last few
weeks. 1t was created by those opposed to
the manner in which the war has been
conducted. I opposed it, but that was
among my mistakes. 1t has done good !;
the plans of the army have been disclosed
to this committee. They must keep the &C.
crets thus communicated, but know they
are now satisfied with the plans; McClel-
Ian has been before them. The President
stated the other day in my presence that
there was probably but one man in the
country more anxious for battle than
himself, and that was Mcclellan. He re-
pudiated, in words of whitening rebuke to
those who make the charge, that be or Mr..
Seward or Gen. Met Clellan were tampering
or delaying out of any consideration for re.
bells or rebel institutions, or that they in
dulged any thought of ending the war by
any means other than conquest on the bat
tie field. / wish every man in our land
could have heard him.
This brings me to the second subject of
your letter That this rebellion must be
put down by force of arms. That is exactly
where you and ] (while we appear to agree)
differ. /, more than you, believe that the
sword must stay this rebellion. That is
not only the best way, but it is the only
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-02-21

"A correspondent of the Philadelphia
Press reports the statements Of Confed-
crate soldier, named Barr, who has just es-
capped from Fort Pulaski. Here is bis &C.
count Of that post:
He states that Fort Pulaski is provisioned
for two months and well defended, but that all
supplies are cut off. Tatnall is there with q
mosquito feet of three boats. The fort now
contains forty-six guns, five mortars, and one
rifed cannon. Major Olmstead commands.
He thinks there will be an attack on Savannah
very soon, and that it can be taken. Fort
jackson is the only Intervening defence. It
may be easily reduced.
An expedition was fitted out at the fort, by
the rebels, to take Tybee Island, but General
Lee countermanded the order.
He thinks there are twenty thousand rebels
around Savannah. Three thousand lately ar.
rived from Manassas.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-02-21
VOL. XIII.-NO. &c
JESU DULCIS NIEMORIA.

This fine old Latin hymn OF st. Bernart
written in 1853, has become widely known al
admired through various renderings. The fc
owing is the translation published in the Sa
sbury Breviary.]
Jesu the very thought is sweet;
In that dear name all heart joys meet;
But sweeter than the honey far
The glimpses of his presence are.
No word is sang more sweet than this,
No name is heard more full of bliss,
No thought brings sweeter comfort nigh
Than Jesus, son of God most high.
Jesu the hope of souls forlorn!
How good to them for sin that mourn;
To them that seek Thee, oh how kind!
But what art Thou to them that find !?
No tongue of mortal can express,
No letters write its blessedness;
Alone, who hath Thee in his heart,
Knows, love of Jesus, what Thou art.
Oh, Jesus King of wondrous might;
Oh, victor, glorious from the fight;
Sweetness that may not be expressed,
And altogether lOveliest!
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-02-21

of $50 horses sent from Boston for
Ship Island, all but four were lost on the
passage of the vessel. Heavy guns had
been received at the Island, from Tortugas,
for defence, but there was no fear of attack.
Gen. Phelps wants vessels of five to seven
feet draft, to cut about among the islands.
The health Of the troops was excellent, and
they had built ovens for daily supply Of
fresh bread.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-02-21

Henry Ward Beecher, having salary
OF $7,500 per annum, has remitted $l,500
cf the amount on account of the indebted.
ness Of the Plymouth Church Society, which
is 100000.
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wv " ~ A0ES - " SILL Z
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AND RAILROAD MAP q the Cniied states ana CanaaAs
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Binding In ALI its Branches.
In connection with the Bindery, facilities
surpassed in the State.
All kinds Of Blank Buoks manufactured TO order All
orders from County Officers for any kind VI Blank Books
will be promptly het
~ All orders should be addressed TO
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Lansing, Michigan.
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Legal Advertisements.
DkOBATE ORDER-Ssate Of

ii
L igAn, county Of hShAm, ss-At a session u the
rrooase Court The csusty Of lnSham hocsa At the
PROBATE mice N ths vniASs q Mason, On the seven
ssenln day Of July tAe one thousand eight hum
dred and sixty two Present, VIM D. PncA.ey JasSe
OF Probate In the matter Of the estate ii Peter
Jones, deosased. u reading and cling the petl
son, duly veried, Of Darius ABBOTT, ADMINISTRATOR up
Toe estate oi SID deceased, praying tof LICENSE %
Oeu the real estate said reter jones ce seized
In<reupon orocrec, Tnas Monday the 18th Gay
November next Al l. 0coek n Tue forenoon De assign
ed ior Iae hearing Of ssid etson and thAi s ncrs
lag VI sald deceased and Al Other Persons Interested
said estate required appear At session u sAii
Court then " be hoiSea the Probate Once, the
village oI Mason, cause, any there Dc, why
the prayer tAS pstiohsr SHOULD Dol be grantee: AM
y further oraersd, 4t said petitioner gaze notice ~
persons Interested said estate OF the pendency VI
said peSlssn the hearing thereof BY causing copy
offer Dc psbs6s1 tAs Lansing kepa0Ac~n
. nswspApsg priats0 sHo crSS.stiaS county Of
gnAm successive weeks previous TO sai1 day Of
| ing "a True cepy) WA- II. PlNCkNkY
s9uwo Judge I'll PROBATE
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MONTH OF rRy PEoeLAxArIox.-Und this
ute the New fnk H.aea make. the following
p"snt. "i'h respect to the emancipation proc
!anaiioa LIST, The people Of the loysl S,a,ss
have received j, with approval I'd The bosder
Ssases have chee,fniiy seqaiesced i'm il. Sd
ne sr~y Is not Offended BY il. 4sh. The blacks
snsess'ses are beginning perfectly 10 under
OH: The rebel leaders are alarmed
sooss s'h European sympathy With on,
49, = :eekeardhg il 7th. It VII psebabI,
49, shs dsys efesee. -
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DROBATE OKDER-S..,e of Mich.

l. iSAa, county Of lnsnAm, SAL SEASON Vi tae
probate C0un ior The county inSham, hoisa At
ProoA,e Vrpc the city u LAusrIg, "a NoIday, the
lsIn day VI October, N tbs ysAr thousand eight
huadrsS AMI sIxty Two. frsssat, wm- H. PlackLey
JuoSs q ISSnsls. IN hs Ai=z ias ssiAis - JoAa
kAylor deceased. o. rsA1iaS and Mig the petition,
duy verlhsi, VI Ira Il bartholomew, creditor, pray
iag letters Of Administration upon s~o estate may
be grautsa 70 said petltioner
Insrsupon II ordsEca, inat 1onday the leth day Of
SoyeUbS next, Ut IL O'Clock The be assigned
for the hr'ng VI sAid petition, and t2s ths hears
Aw Of ss dscsassd snd ~ otaer persons Interested IN
s.id estate are required 70 appear II Session oi sAi
Court, lhef 70 BE- Holden AZ tie Probate Once Ihe
viilAss Of As0n. and SHOW cause any there be- why
the prayer the petitioner shouiG not be grantee Ala
il Is dered tas said pelitoner give notice to
tbs Interested said estate Of the psudsncy
sa petition ana the bearing thsrso by causing copy
u this Orusr be pubsne0 W the lansing Republican
newspsper Printed ana Circulating IA sAAd county %
InghAm Successive previous day OF
ING. "a rue opy.) wN. H. PINCkNEY.
SWovv Judge VI Probate.
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TEE ADvENrUREs oY LOYAL MAIDEN ANOxa
THB REBxLs -Miss Fanny BrittOn received a
letter from the Colonel of an Ohio regiment.
then stationed At Lebanon, Kentucky, 70 visit
her brother there, who WAS in his command.
Fanny VAS a resident Of Cleveland, and, awaiting
hsrselfof the opportunity 10 embrace cherished
relative, she made Hp q small bundle, put wha,
she supposed would be sufficient money i'm her
pure, and started for the "debsSable ground. "
Arrived as Lexington she found that the regi.
mens 70 which her brother belonged ha changed
it, location, and uncertain how to proceed, she
remained tor . couple Of weeks until her money
was almOst expended, when she made Up her
mind to return houeward, and che set out OIL
zoos for Pars, which, travel worn, she reached
late in the evening, % fad il in the possession Of
. large body Of the eremys cavalry. An entire
stranger, she vas taken into custody, and il soon
being sscertaiued shat she was an Ohioan, she
was suspected a. spy, and detained a. priso.
ner in the apartment Ot house in the second
story.
The guard, however, was rather loosely kept,
and the next morning Fanny contrived to ex
plore another room, where she found q suit Of
masculine apparel. which she appropriated, and
found to'srsble tt Thus disguised, she made
her way To the roof Of the house, from which
SssV " ucSC'u w tuca.iS Oh gutter
spout, when she vent " an adjoining stable and
selected one from a,nong lct Of tine blooded
horses. With which she made Der way undetect-
Cd out u town.
She did not allow the grass to grow under the
hoots Of her gallant steed, with which she soon
reached Naysviile, where che took the packet.
and With her prize arrived safely in this city.
Here che applied to the Msyor, ~ whom she re.
lated her adventure Is, aud tho recommended her
TO the Denoisen House, where she was taken
under the protection OF the ladies'. Who supplied
her with apparel suitable to her sex. She is a
good booking dAshing girl, jass sach a one as i,
would be safe TO bet upon coming out Of diff
culs scrspe wi:h ella, and enaclng the role Of a
bold and fearless heroine. In the meantime the
Mayor. who has charge Of the horse, Who is a
valuable Bacephaius, is in a muddle /. is a
Bulwerisn luestion, !" what shall he do with il -
But No think, that a. the animal vas, at the time
she captured him. in she hands Of the rebels, he
% Fannys by all the articles of war. Let he,
carry him back to Cleveland With her, a. a tro-
ply OF her vomanly tact and daring. -Ciaein,
sati Esqwirer.
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WnEx TIE PROCLAMATION WAS WR,r,rx

WnsN The PROCLAMATION WAS WR,rrrx
A Springfield (I'l) correspondents OF the Sc. Lou.
i Dsmoerat processes 10 answer this question.
He writes as follows:
AnOsher bis Of gossip have from Washins.
ton. entirely does away With the idea sought to
be iuculcated BY the Democratic press. that tn.
meeting Of the Governors At Altoona compelled
the President to give issue 10 his proclamation.
II = the fact that the Proclamation was actually
vr'a.en lass Julyi OF this l am assured ON aa.
eherisy % pesioctlv reliable ~ tn set aside sli
doaos upon the subject.