The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-05-23

WCulQ SenQ lOr MIN, 10 TSCtlVt duu reply ~
the demand. .......
A messenger was despatched for General
Lowell. In the interval number of citi-
zens who were present got into conversa-
ton with the United States naval officers.
The Lieutenant seemed to be courteous,
we'll behaved gentleman, who bore testimo-
ny with apparent earnestness to the vigor
and valor of the defence of our forts and
was quite communicative. The senior of.
fcer was more reserved, but still made
large professions ofpeacelul intents. 1t was
difficult, however, for him to conceal the
bitter sectional hate OF a Massachusetts
man against true Southern community.
In the course of the conversation, however,
the officer remarked that Captain Farragut
deeply regretted to see the spirit of incen-
diarism which prevailed in the city in the
destruction of cotton and other things. The
Mayor remarked that he differed from him;
that the destruction was of our own pros
pertv, and did not concern outsiders. Capt.
Baylies replied that it looked like biting off
ones nose to spite his face. The Mayor re-
piled that we have judged differently.
After awhile Gen. Lowell arrived in front
of the City Hall, and was greeted with loud
cheers by the crowd outside. On entering
the Mayors Office Captain Bayleis intro
duced himself as second in command of the
United States squadron in front of the city.
Gen. Lowell replied, 81 am Gen. Lowell, of
the army Of the Confederate States, com
handing this department" The officers
then shook hands, and Captain BayIeis
stated his mission to demand the surrender
of the city and the elevation of the United
States flag over the Custom House, Mint
and Post Office adding that be was in
structed by Captain Farragut to state that
personal rights that he had no design to
interfere with any private rights, and espe'
cially not with the negro property.
General replied that be would not sur
render the city, nor allow it to be surren
dered; that he was overpowered on the
waters by their superior squadron, but that
he intended to fight them On land as long as
he could muster soldier; that be had
marched all of his armed men out OF the
city; that be had evacuated it, and if they
desired to shell the town, destroying women
and children, they could do SO /; that it was
to avoid this be had marched his troops De-
yond the city limits, but that large num-
Der even Of the women of the city had
begged him to remain and defend the city,
even against Smelling. He did not think he
would be justified in doing so. He would,
therefore, retire and leave the city authori-
ties to pursue what course they should think
proper. Captain Bayles said that no such
purpose was entertained by Capt. FaTragut,
reiteratipg the expression of his regret at
the destruction OF the cotton. Gen. Lowell
interrupted him by saying that it WAS done
by bis authority. Captain Bayleis sold he
had no doubt General Lowell had done his
duty, ard they were doing theirs 1t was
then concluded that Captain Bay!eis and
the other officer would return to their ships,
and the Mayor would call the Council and
lay before them the demand OF Captain Far
ragut. The Officers requested to be pro-
tected in their return to their ships, and
General Lowell directed Colonel Lowell end
Major james to accompany them. The
officers accordingly proceeded to the rear
Of the City Hall, where they took cab
and proceeded to the wharf.
During the interview an immense and ex-
cited crowd oi people had cougregated
about the City Hall, who alternately hurs
rshed for JEFF Davis, for General Lowell,
and most vigorously groaned for Lincoln
and his squadron"
10 calm this multitude, Pierre Soule adj
dressed them in few eloquent and effective
words, ccuDselling moderation, self posses
sion, fortitude, and confidence in their cause,
declaring that the honor of the government
and city was in safe hands, and that General
L0velps answer to the demand to surrender
was worthy of the commander of brave
people.
General Lowell, on appearing on the steps,
was also loudly cheered. He addressed the
multitude in short speech, declaring his
purpose not to surrender the city, but to
retire with bis army and fight the LincolnS
ties, whom they could always whip On land.
He briefly sbetched his course in the pre-
paration OF the defence o! the city. That
he had done all lie could DO with the means
at bis disposal! That be came here six
months too late. That it was beyond bis
resources to contend successfully against the
enemy's power on water.
lie advised the citzeus to bear themselves
maniully, never TO stoop or submit to the
Lincoln domination, and to wait with pa
tent fortitude for the deliyerapce from bon
dage which must soon come to them. The
General then mounted bis horse, and accom~
panied by bis staff, rode to the Jackson
Railroad, where he took the LIST car, having
already sent his army ahead of him.
TIE REBELS TEAR DOWN THE UNION FLAG.
From ire New Orleans ficayune, (Extra), April &c.
We learn that boats crew landed, down
town. early this morning, and hoisted the
federal flag on the Mint, and that in the
course OF the morning 3 party of citizens
tore down the flag, and while doing so were
fred upon FROM one of the enemy'S vessels.
Such is the common report.
About eleven O'Clock the party that had
torn down the flag came up st. Charles
street in triumph, and very soon the federal
bunting, torn into shreds, was distributed
among the excited multitude assembled 10
the vicinity OF the City Hall.
The hosting of the flag, if done as rep.
resented, was an unauthorized and unjust.
fable act, pending the decision OF the city
outkn~if;pc in cpuarJ IN tho demand for sur