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The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-08-15

The great lands of the Orient, the homes
and cradles of fancy and romance, have not
entirely renowned their old character. Oc-
casioually amid the smoke of battle, we have
waited to Us little breeze from the far
East bit Of fairy life and romance wor-
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-08-15

William L. Yancey, according to the
New Orleans Delta, has been making a
speech at Richmond, in which be advocates
the GROWING OF JEFF. Davis with supreme
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-08-15
THE WAR MEETING AT WASHING
TON.

SPEECH OF THE PRESIDENT
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-08-15

There has been an immense hegira of
Englishmen and Canadians, from Chicago,
since the order for drafting. The Post says :
A gentleman who has just come over the
railway from Detroit, and resident of Chca.
60, says that for the past two days and nights
inc Terry ooafs. which run across the river at
That point to the anada Shore are literally
inamed and ooe'tao,oing with citizens and resi-.
dents OF Chicago and the West, who are, in this
cowardly manner. sneaking and fastening
away from the enrolment and draft which is
now so soon to be upon US. We regret to hear
that many, very many. of these people are
nsiishmen, who Lave for some time lived and
traded among US as permanent residents. and
enjoyed all the immunities of our native citi
zens. This disgraceful fight is far from being
proper return for such immunities.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-08-15

AN AMERICAN PREsTER JOHN-ANEW YORK SAL.
LoR RULING CHINESE CITY-LIFE AND PRO-
PERTY SUBJECT TO HIS WILL.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-01-03

FROM WASHINGTON AND VICINTTY
a foraging expedition Of five regiments, on
Friday, brought in 80 loads Of forage. and on
Saturday 40 more, from the neighborhood of
Fairfax Court House.
Zen. McDowels division was reviewed. nm
saturday at Balls crossroads. after which
the troops sham battle, having taken posi-
ton as IN actual engagement.
zen McCalls division was reviewed on
sunday, at Langley, by Governor Curtin,
secretary Cameron and Assistant Secretary
OF War, Scott. The army officers all
say that our troops have remarkably improv-
ed in discipline.
The advices from England show that her
government is making great preparations for
war; which il is feared here the unconditional
release of Mason and Sidell may not pre-, emit
from being used to secure a recognition of
the rebel confederacy, with the concurrence
OF France and Spain. A vigorous movement
on the part of our army, resulting in an over
whelming defeat of the Southern traitors. can
alone prevent this.
Hon. Danl s. Dickinson on Tuesday pre-
scented costly stand of State colors to the
Dickinson Guard, seth regiment New York
Volunteers. Don r. A. DUEL received them
IN behalf OF regiment with felicitious
speech Vice President Hamlin. Gen. Casey
and staff, Augustus Doane, Gen. Schell and
others were present.
Several days ago Mrs Greenough, who was
among the first female spies arrested by the
government and who is still in prison, receiy-
ed cape from some friend of hers. unknown
60 the guard. Before delivering il into her
hands Lieut.. Sheldon of the Sturgis Rifles.
snspectng something wrong examined the
ape, and found imbedded therein n note in
forming that lady that arrangements had been
made Tor her escape and conveyance TO Rich
mond, namiEs the day and hour for her de-
liverenoe. This information, however. was
not communicated TO her by the Lieutenant,
nor has the writer Of the note been discovered
Arrangements have been made to pay all
the troops up to Jan. lst. Orders for pre-
limlnary musters were issued several DAYS AGO
Col kerrigan's parole having expired he
Is again in prison His trial will be resumed
ON Thursday.
Mrs Baxby Of Baltimore arrived at Wash
ington Tuesday afternoon, and was placed in
the prison for females in the western part of
the city. 1t will be remembered that she wa,
recently arrested asaspy Not only in the folds
OF her dress, but in the rolls of her hair were
discovered contraband letters, which are in
the possession Of proper authorities.
The Times dispatch says Gen Burnside ar
rived in Washington Sunday morning, and
was IN consultation with the President and
Gen Mcclellan nearly all day.
A private dispatch from Washington states
that Gen. Mcclellan, on examination of the
specification of charges against Gen Benham.
has ordered the latter released from arrest.
and he is to be ordered at once to duty. This
will be gratifying newt to the friends Of this
brave officer
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-01-03
EORELGN NEIHN

The steamship Etao, from Liverpool the
18th and Queenstown the 18th inst, arrived
at New York, Dec 81.
President Lincon's message claimed great
attention, notwithstanding that the public
feeling was deeply engiossed with the death
of Prince Albert
The silence of the Presidents message on
the Trent affair was the subject Of much con-
lecture and comment. IL was generally re-
garded as loop-hole for escape, and gave
rise to some hopes OF peace, although the
general construction was warlike
Inc 1f"'eo argues that by studied silence
the President has left himself door for re-
treat, but thinks that she chances for peace
are undoubtedly diminished. The Times says
nothing can be more ungracious than the
residents treatment Of foreign powers for
their forbearance, and says a gracious and
'oGr ae dsi Rso y an mas a aqs
report of the secretary Of the navy, which it
treats with ridicue, and denounces as an I'M
paralleled crime the project of blocking up
ports by sunken vessels.
The Post treats the message as undeniably
warlike. and although remarking on the ST.
lence relative to the Trent affair, says it was
scarcely within the ordinary scope of his mes
sage. 1t also charges the resident with in
gratitude in dealing with marine powers In
the same article it says the dispatch of Lord
Lyons was simple and final. 1t is an ultima
tum in itself
The Daily Netos considers the silence on
the Trent affair an indication Of prudence and
caution aud favorable to peace. 1t is pleased
to believe that Mr.. Lincoln desired to hold
himself free to speak at the appropriate time
1t nevertheless complains of the Presidents
reticence, and of the little credit he gives for
egn governments.
The Star justifes the silence relative to
the Trent and praises the clearness, force and
ability Of the message.
The HeroLd takes quite a contrary view. and
fears that peace is almost H--,-l->s The vote
of thanks to Captain fixes by Congress I.
regards as an insult England OF
Warlike preparatiocontinued. The Per- Sc
Sia took nearly 1900 ops. The Grenadier 70
and Scots Fusleer GUS would emtark on OF
the 10th.
The death of Prince Albeeaused most
profound sensation. There ;reat sympathy -,
or the Queen, who bore bereavement ~
with fortitude. The warmeiulogiums have d.
been passed on Prince Able Strong sym :.
pathy from the French and er Continental -,
Courts are expressed, many oIhich went -,
Immediately into mourning w.,
The Adriatic and Persia arrived at Tfax a.,
Tuesday with troops, and the Cleopatfud he
Fdrdnd were hourly expected IN
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-01-03
EROM MLSSnuRI

On Saturday, Gen. Prentiss, with 4sO men.
encountered and dispersed 900 rebels under
Col. Dorsey, at Mt. Sion, Boone County.
kiiiing and wounding $50 and capturing IS
prisoners, 95 horses aud 100 guns Our loss
was only killed and IL wounded.
The rebels burned another train on the
North Missouri Railroad, on Saturday. and
they say they intend to destroy all the cars
on the road, so as to prevent its being used.
The bridges over the Fabias and North rivers
on the Palmyra Railroad, we're set on fire by
rebels Friday night and destroyed.
body of cavalry. numbering 2.46O men.
under Col. Carr, with fifteen DAYS rations
lett holla on Sunday, destined, as is suppos.
ed, for Springfield, by circuitous route.
One OF the federal troops at Otterville, can
tured by the rebels and carried to sprinOfeld
has Just returned, having left that place on
Christmas day. He says that Gen. Price
with 5000 men, had taken all the houses in
Springfield for his troops, turning the women
and children into the streets. He had un.
loaded his wagons and was making prepare
tons for long stay.
The people OF Arkansas refused TO allow
Zen. Price to enter that state with any other
troops than those regularly enlisted in the
Confederate service, and he had only 500
men enrolled in that service.
The country north of Springfield was full
Of men returning home from Prices army.
VINO said If they were permitted to return
home and take the oath Of allegiance. Price
would be left with only his regular Coincide
rate troops.
Since Gen. Pope's rapid operations last
week. there is perfect quiet in all the region
between the Missouri and Usage rivers, not
even Iumor of rebel camps or squads being
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-01-03
Your ob't. servant,
Z. DRAYTON.


Commander to Atlantic Squadron
Gen. Sherman, writing from Port Royal TO
q Senator, says If he had issued proclama-
ton Immediately on landing, offering protec-
ton to all slaves that should enter his lines.
he might have had 1900 about him by this
time; but he expresses the conviction that
the course he pursued was the best, and says
the time has not yet come for such a proola-
nation TO have its full effect, and will not
come, perhaps, for two or three months.
The government has advices that, large
numbers Of South Carolina and Georgia
troops have lately been transferred from the
rebel army of the Potomac to their own
states. The whole number Of Caroliana
troops in Virginia never exceeded $1,000
OF these about 5000 have returned to the
Palmetto State since the advent of Gen.
sherman at Port Royal.
Last week an intelligent Irish deserter from
Fort Pulaski reached the Union camp on Ty-
bee Island. He says the rebels have 500
troops, commanded by Major Olmstead, at
Pulaski and 5000 at Savannah, GU which
city earthworks are being rapidly erected -
The troops are armed with Enfield and other
improved gus, but those at the Fort have
only smooth bores. They have plenty Of
powder and ball to supply cannon for 10
days.
A light raft, 800 feet long, covered with
combustble material, and intended for the
destruction of the Union vessels, was lying
near Fort jackson.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-01-03
oAMBRIpGE MARKRr-neo. %

Whole number Of Cattle at market 464 about 400
Mich Cows, and one, two and three year old
Prices Of Market Beef-RxuA. 50, rs 800. First
quality 5000 1000 Second quality, IS rs o. 90. Third
quality, 81 90 600.
working Oxen, pr pair.-SO0 a 600.
Cows and Calyes-S30 a AZ.
Yearlings-S0,0 90 a 90 o. tao years old sl6 90 H.
90 three years old, SIS Oh a %, 90
sheep and Lambs2lOa at market; prices 10 lots 81 50
800 each extra, 81 90 $50
Spring Lambs None.
Hides; l-2 7e pr lb. TAllow. 6l2a70O ID.
Calf Skins, &c pr b.
Pelts, VI 90 | so each.
Remarks-lhe storm has disarranged the market very
much, some " the trains not having arrived at
LiTve heavy fat Oxen sold advance, some as high
as ~ pr ewt smaller stock about the last week
There excellent Sheep this week price ranged
from ~ 81 TO so pr head lots sold that
averaged from 40 10 l25 lbs for IL h. gross ght
The most OF the sheep are sold by weight this
Of the year
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-01-03
SEVENTY THOUSAND STAND OF
ARMS

Some weeks since we published dispatch
to the effect that the Government expected 10
receive $4,000 stand of arms from California,
and were at loss to conceive how so many
could be sPar0d from or have gone to the
Pacific coast. 1t seems that the Califarnians
were equally astonished on discovering how
rich they were, as will be seen by the follow
ing extract from the Los Angeles News -
Seventy thousand stand of arms were
sent here by Floyd, and so secretly conveyed
cially entrusted with the information knew Of
their arrival. Even after the arms had been
stored in the arsenal for months. the Legisla-
ture made requisition on the General Gov
eminent for materials of war, which requisi-
ton was actually complied with, and arms
solicited were promptly furnished. This shows
that the Administration itself was not aware
of the bountiiu manner in which Floyd had
supplied the State with muskets and rifles
The arms were sent here. without doubt, in
expectation Of their being seizel by the Sc
cessionists. Had the plan succeeded Cali
tornia would have been in a state of revou-
ton to-day. In the programme of the rebel
lion as arranged at Richmond, the attempt
was to be made either to unite California with
the South OF form distinct Confederacy of
the Pacific States. A canvas of the popular
feeling demonstrated the impossibiity of eff.
fecting either Of these schemes of treason, or
retaining the arms for the use Of the South
Discovered by the department, IS, 700 OF them
were returned to the Atlantic States, and the
remainder conveyed to Alcatraz, where such
Of them as are not in use are safely stored
'V'F--Auestion may well be asked, sin time
profound peace, wnat-eA,axcuse was there for
nding 10000 extra stand of arms to Cali Ia
mia = Floyd alone can answer; we can ,S
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-01-03
"THE MOB"

This is the ducet epithet by which the
mass Of the People of the loyal States of our
country are characterized by the London
Press. They no longer know us as the
American People"--no longer dignity us as
citizens Of free and enlightened Govern
ment but as a rabble of ruffians and lunitics
who ought to be put down" with the strong
arm. THE mob, with Mr.. Seward at its
bead, clamors for war with England" roars
the "Ihunderer." THE mob will drive the
'9Goln Government into sanctioning the ar
l. rest oiidell and Mason" cries the Satur-
day Rev. 1.-The Mob" in America, writes
l. the menious DR.. Russell, is Eat once rem
II dered agrive and insolent." 1.-THE Mob"
says the LON Herald, "howls for war with
n England" r. the frowzy organs of Gov
y eminent jobbiin the Canadas. aping their
n masters acrossle water, talk about the
Il yankee mob he 'howling mob in the
~ States" "Sewas mob" &c, with parrot
lie like volubility. ne Toronto Leader, edited
J.. by creature wharew his subsistence for
e years from the Natal Treasury at Wash
ington, talks with arr of a licensed turnkey
about 'the maddenednte Of an American
u ob'-and turns up its istocratio nose at
:. us as II we were a natof semi-savages
II 1t is not quite pleasarto have such cpl
: thets applied to us; bu,e shall probably
Il survive them. We hay. least the conso-
lation of knowing that tn who SANDER us
a the most foully know us tleast, We know,
e moreover, that those wh'e now hunting
7 us down are the "hired sassins'' of the
4 gull that, at least in so as the Canadian
t Press is concerned, our Spderers are the
r merest Parishs of the Pr. We know that
0 we are hated because o~noral influence is
= feared that we are s'natised as "mob'
because we assume think and act for our
= selyes.-Ab. Eve. yr.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-01-03

One of the malicious lies of the London
Times is that English families returning from
Boston and New York give as one cause of
their return " the annoyance the British re-.
sidents were subjected to by the lower classes
OF the population since the affair fthe Trent"
This ridiculous ialsehood is of coarse believ-
ed in England, and helps to increase the hos
lily to this country.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-01-03

, The Richmop6xaminer of Tuesday great
d ly fears thesilited States will Surrender
= Mason Slidel to the British authorities,
sayi1t viii! submit to a shame yet unrecorded
iy.e annals ofthe history ofany nation, rather
I'm disturb the Internal purpose to grind in
y the earth the liberties of the people of the
south. By the abject submssi' demanded,
he United States may avert, but only for
! while, war with Great Britain.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-01-03
Thirty-seventh Congress--1st sessio,

r..
Mr. Sumner presented petition from citizens Of Stem
ben county, New York, for the passage Of Law G,t
abolishng slavery in all the States.
MI Foster presented similar one.
Mr. sumner presented petition from the citizens a,
Massachusetts and Pennsylvania for emancipation unde
war power.
warm reply to resolution Of the Senate stating tbat
II incompatible with the public interest TO furnish m,
correspondence between General Soott and Patterson
Mr ufimts introduced bill to acquire title to tn,
District Of Columbia. ~
Mr. Davis introduced bill declaring certain person,
alien enemies anu for sacrificing their property FOR m,
benefit Of loyal persons. Referred.
Abound until Thursday.
M Potter OF Wis reported the following resolution
ResOiped, That the Secretary Of the Treasury be re-
quesya 70 iutnsh without necessary delay the select
committee instructed to inquire into alleged dsloya
OF government employees, tie information asked Tor by
me letter OF the Sd inst addressed by the chairman Of
me committee 10 the Secretary Of the Treasury
Mr. Potter also reported resolution calling on the
Secretary Of the Interior similarly respond lie sad
u was necessary that the Select Committee should have
hls Information IN order 10 make their report also in
order 10 ascertain whether the Department have removed
hose VINO have been reported TO them as dsloyal II
sum persons have not been removed the Department
Debate followed, during which MI WickliHe said n
we nave hfads o. departments who are competent to
Judge OF the qualification loyalty OF heir shordna,
We should strike az and remove them.
Me- Mallory Of Kentucky objected 10 the ntroduetion
OF ,he second resolution which consequently not re-
oeiyed for consideration
Mt Stevens Of Pennsylvania, from the Committee on
ways and Means, reported bill repeaIins certain laYs
creating ports Of entry It's considerAtiod was
unu the second Tuesday in February Aher MI Sic
Vens had explained his views he said that the bloct
was quasi admission Of the nationality on those whose
ports are blookaded and that II not correct rni
PIE for nation u blockade its own ports ncident ,iy
Aludng to the Trent affair. he said, The condnet az
france was impairment she was uuin ,iied m ia
sehe ~ the ahalf but when we shall have setteer s.
domestic troubles We must look into the iy mi 4 n ~
those powers snd see how far they shall be u
M spsuding OF New York inirodus u<dihoriz-
I X the issue Of Treasury notes payAbsyNmand Re. J.
ieued 10 the COMMITTEES on Ways aud tls.
Adjourned until Thursday. pt
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-01-03

Having finished my examination Of toe
South Edisto I returned to the Pa,cnee and
stood North, with the intention Of LYING off
Stone fet the night, but as the weat' ,er look.
ed threatening, and the Wren was almost ont
Of coal, went into the North edisto again
for the night, in order to have. an opportunity
oil supplying her with some. Lieut.. Com
manuing' Budd' reporter, everything as when
we left, but on the following morning negroes
came in and stated. that the troops who had
left the camp at Rockville, being largely re-
intorced, showed a disposition to reoccupy
that place. AS the weather was too threaten
ing to permit Of my making careful exami-
nation of the Stone, as | intended. deter
mined to return at once to this place and
report to you the state Of affairs at North
Edisto. This have done, reaching my an
ohorage here at three o'clock to-day.
Very respectfully,
Your ob't servant
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-01-03

Evidently an interpolation has been made
in President Lncoln's message for circulation
at the South, for there is nothing in the pro-
duction itself to dis fleet Union men. as il is
reported to be doing. The Knoxville Regis
ter of the 18th says "A gentleman, who
is fully informed and entirely reliable, writes
us from Bradley county, on the llth inst,
that since the message Of Lincoln has reached
that country, scarcely Union man can be
found--all declare themselves for the South.
One or two hundred of them have Joined the
southern army in the last forty-eght hours.
There is much better feeling than has ever
prevailed in that community before, The
people say they have been misled by their
leaders in regerd to the policy of the northern
government. They cannot be sold to aboli-
tiondom. Bradley county is going to furnish
a regiment for the confederate army. Dr.
Thompson will go into the regiment, and
many more prominent Union men, since read
ing Lincoln's message, have declared them
selves strongly for the South"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-01-03

The Boston and New York banks have sus-
pended specie payments
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-01-03
FROM PORT ROYAL

The Charleston Courier Of the 2sth states F,
hat some Yankee gunboats exchanged a few
,hots with Coal Island battery on Thursday.
Dispatches received from Charleston that
federal feet OF - gun-boats had passed up
o White Point, on the North Edisto, and
made demonstrations on Gen. Evans forces.
achievements were sent Gen, Evans, and
battle was expected. Demonstrations had
also been made at other points.
The North Carolina batteries disabled
few federal guRbosts on Tuesday.
Five federal steamers anchored off Coal
Island Thursday night, and battle was ex-
pected every hour
The 10th regiment had made reconnois-
sance Is miles from Beaufort, capturing six
rebels,
Our troops were still building entrench-
ment, on Tybee Island, while Fort Pulaski
kept up continual ERE on them, withou,
damage.
An Augusta dispatch Of the 9th says -
1t is reported that the British steamer Giadia-
tor had entered Confederate port with large
| quantities of arms, ammunition, &c.
Steamer Empire City, from Beaufort tn,
oath and Port Royal the 25th, arrived al
| New York Sunday morning. She came out
| Of Port Royal by the southeast channel, which
has been buoyed. and has not less than thirty
Feet of water in it.
The captains, officers and crews Of twenty
of the stone feet are passengers by the En-
! pire CITY. Sixteen of the stone feet hav,
been sunk in Charleston harbor. Col. Strick
land and Lieut.. Smith of the Sth Maine
Capts. Hines, Wentworth and Wedgowortl
of the 9th Maine, and Capt. Newall Of tn,
4th N. II regiments are also passengers
A rebel boat came down Warsaw Channel
on the 23d, from Savannah, accommodating t,
see if there was any way clear for the Englisl
steamer Fingai to get away with he cargo o
cotton. The boat was chased by gunboat
the former running ashore and the crew es
Gaping to the woods, except two, who wer,
put IN board the Wabash
Port Royal letters state that another i'm
portant gunboat reconnaissance has beer
made, which pushed to within Is miles o
| Charleston, at a town called Rockville Her,
force Of 400 rebels was found, who fed il
panic when the inferior force Of our men wa
landed. The following is the official accoun
of the affair