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The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-04-11
The Whisky Rebellion.

We think every man, not absolutely a
monomaniac on the subject of slavery, will
see at a glance the propriety and justice of
the comparison in the following short and
pithy extract which we make from an arti-
Gle in the Harrisburg (Pa.) Patriot and
Union
We had rebellion once in Pennsylva.
MIA. It extended over number of vest
ern counties. It was caused by whisky, or
more properly speaking, tax upon whisky.
Washington summoned an army, and
marched westward but before be reached
the scene of the revolt the rebels dispersed,
and the rebellion came to an end. The
President was satisfied with this result. He
did not say, "Ths rebellion was caused by
whisky, and we cannot hope for peace while
there is gallon OF whisky distilled in
Pennsylvania" He did not endeavor to
remove the cause by demolshipg all the dis.
tlleries in Pennsylvania. He did not say
that while whisky continued to be distilled
there was reason to anticipate periodical
rebelions. His business was to enforce the
laws. He did that promptly and summa>
rily, and considered the work finished
Now whisky was undeniably cause of this
rebellion. Had there been no whisky there
would have been no rebellion. Whisky
was as much the cause of that rebellion as
slavery is of this. We have never had an.
other rebellion on account of whisky, and
when this rebellion is put down we will
never have another rebellion on account of
eIavprv
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THE WEEKLY PIONEER AND DEMOCRAT
FROM FORTRESS MONROE.

u FORTRESS MONROE, April 3--The wealth
er to day is clear and pleasant, everything
progressing in the most satisfactory mans
lner. t4 fat sF# g1l ~ ''
The rebels fired several shots from Sew
all's Point last night at the transports in
the harbor, some of the shells falling within
fifty feet of vessel loaded with horses.
A reconnaissance was made from New
port News to Watts Greek, distance of
nine miles. The enemy appeared 5000
strong, and opened with cannon on our
forces, but their balls passed entirely over
them.
Our batteries were Immediately got in
position, and we opened fire on the rebels,
when their entire force broke and fed,
fordiug the creek in great confusion, but
keeping out Of range. The object Of the
reconnaissance being accomplished, the
troops returned !EElt& 1875. 2
The whole country through which our
troops passed was formerly the garden spot
OF Virginia. 1t is now perfectly devastat.
ed, and but one house was left standing.
The houses, fences, and trees have been
burned by the retreating rebels.
There are no signs of the Merrimac yet,
and from her long delay the opinion is gain.
ing ground that she will not come out
again. She has now fine field to operate
in, if she should triumph over the Monitor,
and il she should tail to come now it is
thought she is afraid to run any risks.
An officer of the Seminole says be read a
Savannah paper of the 23d, which acknowl.
edged terrible rebel defeat at Pea Ridge,
and admitted there was no use to attempt to
conceal the fact.
A second reconnaissance was also made
to Big Bethel. The enemy was found to
have returned and occupied the earthworks
in full force. On seeing our scouts they
threw shells into the woods occupied by
our troops on the previous advance but they
were unoccupied and no damage was done.
The steamboats, conveying troops to
Newport News were repeatedly fired into
from Sewall's Point and also by a rebel
gunooat this afternoon. No damage done
as far as we can learn.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-04-11

RIVER NEws--The ice gave way above
the Falls of st. Anthony on Thursday,
night, and on Friday morning at half past
seven it was floating past the city in an all
most solid mass. The gorge extending from
Cob5's mill to the bridge, down the main
channel, started the floating ice to the op.
posite side of the island, where being more
confined than in the open river, it moved
forward with great velocity, and with the
sound Of rushing mighty water, and strik-
ing the sharp points of the piers, the solid
mass was divided, as though operated upon
by heavy cleavers, when it would pass
through and again unite, making channel
around the foot of the island and towards
the levee shore. The rush of floating ice
contained until nearly noon. A large amount
of DRIFT and logs came down with the ice.
Persons who owned skiffs were busily en-.
gagged drawing the drift and logs on shore.
With the immense body of ice in the
river yesterday passing down, it was inn
possible for the steamer ALEXANDRA to leave
Hastings for this port.-Daaly, 9TH.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-04-11
FROM BANKS DIVISION.

WooDsrocK, April 2, P. M.-The rebels
when retreating yesterday attempted to
burn bridge over the creek near Narrow
Passage but it was extinguished.
The magnificent railroad bridge, 100 feet
high over the same stream, was burned by
jackson when retreating from General
Shields.
A gray stallion, said to be Colonel Ash
ley's was shot yesterday near this town.
The ball must have wounded the rider in
the LETT thigh. The current report however
that Ashley was wounded is not credited at
headquarters.
Some of Asheys scouts made their ap-
pearance this morning early, on the high
wooden ridge on the opposite side of Stony
Greek, beyond Endenburg. They were fired
on by some of the 29th Pennsylvania,
when Ashley unmarked four guns and
threw several shells into the camp. He sub.
sequentIy retreated under the fire of our
guns.
During the day they frequently interfered
with our bridge builders by Smelling them
at long range.
The foot of the bridge, however, has been
completed, and our skirmishers and some of
the Andrew Sharpshooters are now on the
other side, beyond the town.
Second Lieutenant Daft and two privates
OF Ashley's cavalry, were captured yesters
day, while carrying dispatches but refused
to divulge the contents of their dispatches,
or tell who they were or where from.
A late intercepted letter speaks signifi-
cantly of the anticipated open rebellion in
Maryland ; but this is regarded as one of
the means resorted to by secession leaders
to dupe their followers.
Ashby's artillery was reinforced today by
two or more heavy guns, with which be
practiced at long ranges.
General Banks is here, and Shields at
Strasburg.
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Union Feeling i'm East Vir.
ginia.

WASHINGTON, April 4--The steamer
Occur de Leon arrived here late last night
from the Lower Potomac, and reports that
visits to over one hundred families disclosed
a strong Union sentiment in Northumber-
land and Westmoreland counties, Virginia
and this would be openly manifested by the
people there, could they be assured OF fed.
eral protection. 1t was also ascertained
that much dissatisfaction exists among the
rebels, and that many of them would gladly
make their escape.
Fort Lowry, on the Rappahannock river,
mounting II guns, is represented as having
been abandoned, end the river, up to the
town of ppahannock, which is forty miles
from its mouth, is clear of armed rebe in
force. A boats crew from the Occur de
Leon recently burnt the rebel steamer
Union in Yuchcomico Greek, not being
able to float her out.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-04-11

A MODEL LETTER.-A grocer up town
received the following letter from Prof
Anderson, while incarcerated in the Ram
sey county Jail, week ago.
Hon Dear friend-I am unlawfully detain
here in this prison. for en- the night was to
lecture, the doors was fasten and was only
standing explaining about the Hall &c soberly
and calmly. and peaceable-and the watch.
mans thought they .coud make some more
money. SO they arrested-but before l woud
pay them money. for nothing concluded to
stay heare few days. l am we'll treated my
bed are good with the food-but without ma.
terial injury to yourself or family please send
me the following artculs to wit cent tobacco
IS cent candle some matches-5 cents cheese
am in good spirets l am reading the Bible
through reads 60 chapters day-and the
lord are with me like he was with Joseph-all
the good men in bygone days was imprisoned
but seldom they get any of them in now.
please send me some paper ard Enveops I
will be out friday. Iremain your humble fra.
ternity. WIN. J. ANDERSON.
P.S. Send small peace of soap.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-04-11
FROM ISLAND NO. 10.
A Gallant Exploit.
SPIKING THE ENEMY'S GUNS.

CAIRO, April 3.-Duripg the storm last
night, Lieut.. Col, Roberts, of the 42d I'LL.
nois, with fifty picked men of his comm and,
in company with boats crew from each
gunboat under command of first master
johnson, of the st. Louis, started at IL
o'clock to take soundings. at II they
brought up at the upper battery, where
they landed. The rebel sentinels fired their
pieces and ran in, leaving the battery in
our possession. Colonel Roberts men
spiked all the guns, six in number, one of
them 62 pounder-others 24s and 32s.
These guns had all been mounted during
the last three days. The expedition re-
turned safely, not man having received
scratch.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-04-11
Loo al A fl a IRIS.

METEOROLOGICAL NoTEs FOR MARCH
l862.-In comparing this month with its
predecessors, we find remarkable agreements
and incoDgruities. 10 the amount of fair
weather, it was just equal with March, 1861,
and exceeded that of 1859; while its mean
temperature very nearly conceded with that
OF 1861. Considering the amount Of snow
on the ground at the commencement of the
month, and that since the 18th, it has been
very gradually disappearing, we have not
experienced as much discomfort as might
have been expected. This has been owing,
in large degree, to the absence of high
winds. 1t is also noteworthy, that this is
the only March for five years in which the
temperature has fallen below zero. On the
morning of the 18th, at seven o'clock, the
mercury stood at 10. -. & s' .i~
Another marked feature of the month
was the absence of rain. The snow on the
night of the 18th was, indeed, by the testi-
mony of several persons, followed by rain,
but it was SO light as not to be measured
by tae guage.
The last rain was on the night of No
vember 10th, 1861. @-
Thermometrical observations furnished
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-04-11

WILLOW RIVER MILLS BURNED.--About
ten O'Clock on Saturday night bright light
sufficient to illuminate the entire horizon
for miles around, and turning the extreme
darkness of our city on that dark night into
Observation-Disclosures the attention of mapy
of our citizens. We understand it was oc-
casioned by the burning of Willow River
mills, near Hudson; though the fire did not
appear more than half that distance (six
miles) from our city. We have not learned
the PARTICULARS, or the extent of the loss Gus.
tained.-Sti.lwater Messenger.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-04-11

In FOR CoRN.-We are changable PEG
pie. Heretofore, or at least for the past
three years, every one has gone into wheat.
We notice now that, in addition to sheep,
most of our farmers are preparing to plant
ten or twenty acres of corn. This is right,
A big crib of corn is mighty handy to go
to on farm, and besides raising corn fits
the ground y. K. for wheat the next year.
Glencoe Register.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-04-11
Rhode Island Election.

Providence, R. l., April Ex-Governor
Sprague and the rest of the present incum~
bents, were reelected yesterday without
opposition. The vote was light.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-04-11

A MINISTER, appointed chaplain in an
Ohio regiment, lately wrote the following
note to brother preacher: Dear brothir,
if you can get comishun as chaplin, it will
pay yon $6ty month and Twin beside.
The cause of krist kneads you in his army"
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-04-11

BosroN, April 4.-The Bank of Mutual
Redemption was today expelled from the
clearing house, by vote of "a to 4, for
having failed to comply with the rules Of
the associated banks.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-04-11

APPo1NTMENT.--Dr. j. K. Reiner, of
Saltwater, has been appointed an Assistant
Surgeon for the Second Regiment in Ten
nessee. This appointment is made on ac-
count of the great amount of sickness pre-
vaiing. We understand DR.. Reiner will
take charge of the hospital stores, &C.,
which our ladies are preparing for the use
of Second and Third Regiments.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-04-11
Fire i'm California,

SAN FRANCISCO, March 3l.--Every bust.
ness house in the town of Iowa Hill, Placer
county, was burnt on the Goth inst. Loss
about $50. 900.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-04-11

New York, April 4.-The billiard
match between Kavanagh and Foley was
won by Foley by "a points.
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O. before a figure means below zero.
Newbern weekly progress., 1862-10-18
The Russians in the North Pacific.

It is we'll known that the Russian gov
ernment is constructing telegraph from
its capital to its possessions on this conti-
nent, and that large part Of the work is
finished. Recent foreign journals state that
in the course Of another year it will be
finished. The Aleutian Islands, which
stretch across the mouth of Bei,ring Straits,
are forty in number, reaching from the PEN
insula Of Kamschatka in Asia to Cape
Alaska in North America, and are Russian
possessions. They form an admirable cor
don Of stations for telegraph poles, and OBJ
viate the necessity Of long marine cables.
From Cape Alaska cable twelve hun
dred miles long would reach the mouth Of
Columbia river, and thus The telegraphic
communications with Europe and Asia
could be kept outside and distinct fiom
British interference, If deemed necessary.
On the other hand, If the route is prefer
able, the line would run along east Of Cooks
Inlet, north Of Prince " iliam's Sound,
east Of Mount Elias, thence down the coast
to Pugets Sound, and thence by Astoria TO
San Francisco, with which we have now
perfect ,elegraphic connection. In all hu-
Ian probability this great work will be ac-
complished in very short time.
But another interesting fact is this: The
Russian government has quietly taken poss-
easion Of two small island in the Straits Of
Corea, called North and South Tsu.Sima,
belonging to the. Japanese Archipelago and
tho Empire Of Japan. Not long since the
British Admiral Sir james Hope, who was
cruising around in the Rinsdeye, on doub-
ling the Cape near which they are situated,
found three Russian frgates at anchor near
the islands, and the greatest activity and
hustle prevailing on shore. A ftr.ife
town was going up rapidly, the Imperial
flag was floating from the principal build
ings, and the population was all alive with
business. The British Admiral was perfect.
ly astonished, and especially when he found
the Japanese, thirty thousand in number
appearing perfectly content with their new
masters and friends "This is to be sec.
ond Sebastopol,' wrote the Admiral home
and now the English government, made
aware Of the facts, is making move which
in the words Of an English journal, meant
that the Russians will not be allowed Il
stay there. We think they will stay, how
ever, since these islands are Of the first i'm
portance TO Russia, and will greatly flcili
tate her trade on the Amoor, and also will
California.
Newbern weekly progress., 1862-10-18
f,bab;tani, n tbe Norl n estern States Il should

flhnbitanis of The Northwestern States, II should
lot be forgotten that the same argument might,
ui equai proprirtg be addressed to e Inhabitants
Of The Nep Epgland States. The manufacturers
OF that section would be eonciiaied by pledges
that discriminating tariff would, at the close OF
hostiies. be put into speedy operati, for build
ing UP their interests; aud skpowntrs would be
propitiated by pledges that they would be per
mitted to perform The carrying trade Of the South
as under The old Union And the city Of Ntw
York ,coald be induced to pnuss iu her course o.
folly and pickednsss topard the Confederate States
If assured that they pouid eenter upon her thu prioi'
tege Of conducting their commercial s6airs and en-
riehing herself upon the proceeds Of her labor,
The Northern people derived, under the former
government an annual profit Of not less than
$l00, ,0UO 900 up, Southern trade Their imple
merits Of war will be laid aside when assured
That their Golfers shall be filled with the proceeds
Of Southern labor But the undersigned do not
hesitate to repel the suggestion that the people
Of the South are wiling to purchase peace BY
such sacrifice Of their rights and BY 50 degra.
ding concession to Northern cupidty. To be
respected, our crurse must be firm aud our legis
lalion rational and just.
At an carly period after the organization of
the government of the Confederate States law
Mississippi river, with certain salutary rsstric.
tions. The policy Of the government has not
been changed on this subject u Is presumed to
have been known to the Inhabitants Of the
Northwestern Sta es before they embarked in a
wicked and unjustifsble war against the people
of the Confederate States. To proclaim this pol.
icy at the present time, coupled with offers Of
their lucrative trade. In the manner suggested by
the majority, would be, in the highest degree, do.
rogatory to the dignity Of the government. 1t
would bring upon il the impuiation or pussila-
uimity. II would be accepted by tho enemy rs
a confession conscious weakness, and its iBevi
table tendency would be to proloDg the war.
The undersigned are firm in tho opinion that
the most effective mode Of conquering peace Is
not to be found in extending to the enemy pro-
positions Of reconciliation, but in the vigorous
prosecutions of the war.
The signs Of returning reason, indicating de.
sire for peace among the Inhabitants c( the Meth
rssteru States upon the distoptryc Of whieh The ma.
jority haze congratulated the Honse, are beiepsd TO-
be deiusire The undersigned regret to say that
they have not been able 10 discern them. But
in the event Of the actual existence Of these al
legged pacific indications, II is clear that they are
the result, not Of temporising expedients on The
part Of the government Of the Confederate States,
but of its manifestation Of purpose to prosecute
the war with yigsr and effect a
For these reasons the undersigned dissent from
the views Of the majority, ana ask the concur
renee of the House in the opinion that they
should be rejected.
J. X. MCLEAN,
' w. Il. SMITH.
Newbern weekly progress., 1862-10-18
Lieutenant Colonel Kimball, of

Lieutenant Coloneb Kimball, Of
Hawkins Zouaves, who led that regi-
ment in its last famous bayonet charge
at Antietam, attended the Fourth Of
July celebration at Camp Reno, on
Roanoke Island. The Colonel was in
his glory, Atter a. speech from Mr..
Conway, the Chaplain, and one ortwo'
patriotic songs from the regiment, the.
proceedings were about to- end, when
Colonel. Kimbah, moved towards the
old flag, which had been not only
weather-beaten at Hattsras, but pierc-.
ed with bullets at Roanoke and South
Mills, and as he stood looking upon it,,
with a tear in his eye, he exclaimed,
1ouaves, three cheers for the old
flag" and three good cheers were Civ
en-. "Now," said the Colonel, "three,
more for the dear ones at home and,
old New York-God bless her"
Newbern weekly progress., 1862-10-18

az Jacob Barker many years ago offered
some paper for discount in one of the Wall St.
banks, and when the board Of directors met.
they, after mature deliberaticn threw, the paper
out, which displeased friend Jacob, aud he con,
sequently sought revenge for what lie consider.
ed rather ungeDtlemanly treatment. A few days
elapsed, when Jacob presented forty. thousand
dollars Of. tho bills Of the bank aud demanded
the specie, which was rolled out to him in kegs
Of one thousand dollars, each-the teller of the
bank informing him that they regretted that they
were obliged TO give him small coip-fye and
ten cent pieces. Here was dilemma but being
equal to the emergency, Jacob requested the por
ter to unbead the casks, which being done, Jacob
took handful Of the coin from EACH and re
quesed The teller to place the remainder to his
credit IL was said. at the time, that it required
the whole available force of ihs institution to
en1nt the CHINA
Newbern weekly progress., 1862-10-18
Tie Dcfcnce OF Suffolk, virginia.
DAsHIHe Reconnaissance. '''i~

A correspondent writing from Suffolk, Va,
under date OF September 20, says: yiin@'
"Last evening troops D, HI and F'of our re.
giment returned from scouting expedition.
having been out some four days, the expedi.
ton being under the command Of our brave
and worthy Colonel. Charles @. Dodge, well
known in military circles throughout the
states-of New York and Pennsylvania. This,
expedition was accompanied by the battery
attached to our regiment consisting Of two,
brass howtzers, under the command Of Cap.
tain Fairgreaves formerly q member of tho
New York Fire Zouaves This party Of
mounted men reached zuni, Virginia, on the
BlacSwatcr river, about twenty-five miles from
Suffolk, last evening, abaut nine r. NJ, whcn
they were firediinto by party Of rebel infan.
try from the opposite side Of the river, wound.
ing. one Of our men named Brown, belonging
to Troop D, and oeoasioning a general stir
throughout the battalion. The FIRE Of the re.
bells was promptly returned BY our men, and
the howitzers belching. forth their shower Of
grape and canister among the rebels, caused
them to flee for their hiding.places, not, how.
ever, until they hadLcs, several oftheir men,,
Newbern weekly progress., 1862-10-18
s'n, and Midsbipman Bulloch, in the gunboa'
Bull Dog b Is come 10 my car. .-

buii bo6I " uJ Ooi'
SENTIMENT IN CHARLESTON. m
Notwithstanding the supposed disloyal sen
tinent in Charleston, there is much Union
feeling among the Germans, among American
mechanics, and shipping merchants.
Thepe is general desire in Charleston,
among Secessionists as well az Unionists, for
the war 10 end. They are thoroughly tired Of
it, and anxious for business to be resumed,
and for grass to cease growing in the streets.
A terrible decimation of the Charleston
population has occurred during the war; The
Irish volunteer regiment was terribly cnt np
in the seven days battles near the Cbickaho'
miny, and only about dozen men were left
for duty. They were chiefly married. Their
families receive rations Of rice and bacon at
the free market, together with all others in
need. .U.g.
Many men of rich and leading South Caro-
lima families, belonging to the brigade OF Gen
eral Ripley, were either killed or wounded at
the same time. Ny informant has counted q
hundred oi such killed from Charleston alone.
Newbern weekly progress., 1862-10-18
Tho rreeIs""tisn In she LesisIasnre.
In the Virginia Legislature, Mr.. Collin, Of Pc
nffsrad fhA fnllnwinn. ~ .---- n

Whereas, Abraham Lincoln. President of the
United States, by his recent proclamation, is act
ing in stolid contempt Of the principles Of pro.
perty in slaves, which is- no less conservative I'M
the National Constitution than in oars, and is
aiming by said proclamation to. excite servils
insurrection in our midst.
Resolved ihcr.)6rs. That no person within this
State shall be held to have committed any ofencs'
against the criminal laws thereof, or shall be
tried or imprisoned, or be required to answer at
any time for an at done in driving from the
State, or putting to desth any person with or
without arms, who may be found on cur soil aid.
ing In any way to.give effect to the fsndish pur,
pose Of said proclamation t'''"