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The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1862-04-25
Money sent Home.

Money sent Home.
We learn from Colonel Kirby, that on
Monday last, he received, per express,
from Pittsburgh Landing, the sum of
81 800, which was sent home by the men
composing Co. X, Minor Kirby's, for
the benefit of their families. This is
highly complimentary to them, and indi-
Gates that their hearts are in the right
place-that while fighting for the Union
they have not forgotten the dear old and
young folks at home.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1862-04-25

Spring.
We were about writing little article
On spring, with opening buds and bloom
ing flowers, but the snow storm this
TUESDAY morning,) constrains us to
postpone it for few weeks longer. Old
Boreas is not done singing his wild chants
yet, or splitting snow flakes over mother
earth. Spring is postponed this year un-
til about the 18th day of June.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1862-04-25
Continental Monthly.

Continental Monthly.
The May number has been on our ia
BILE for some weeks, and through inadver-
tency we have failed to notice it. We
always read It with interest," and like il
for It's bold and fearless outspoken man.
her upon the topics Of the day It is an
independent journal, and will accomplish
much good in It's mission among men.-
We can commend it for its literary worth,
and we think it should find its way into
every family.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1862-04-25

Il. u Sixth regiment y. "; camp at BeTer-
ly, Va.
July 9th, 1861.
DR.. c. v. RoBAcK, Cincinnati, Ohio, Dear
Sir-We received your long wished for and
wecome Remedies few days ago, and hasten
to return you unanimous expression in regard
to our high opinion of the merits of the same.
We have used them with great benefit to our
Company, and heartily attest to the public opin>
ion Of their great benefits In our cases espe-
ciaily where there have been so many great chan
ges as from the civilian in daily routine in busi
ness at home to the exposed habits of active sol
ders in a strange and unnatural country, do we
most appreciate the merits of such Heavensent
values as yours. To all those in our position do
most enphatically recommend your Remedies;
being assured, from experience; that they will be
very welcome companion
Yours very tuly;
JOSEPH A. ANDREWS,
Capt Co. B., Sixth Reg't O.V.
Signed:
James Semple 1st Sergeant Co. B;
Ckas Fl Foster 2d Sergeant,
Ci.as d Russell. 1st Lieut.. Co 9Th Reg V
/ Thos Royse, % Lieut.; do.
E B Warren, Sd Sergt, ID.
! Stephen A Thayer. 4th serg't. do.
Sam.l D Schooley, Commissary do
/ Corp Chas Foley, do.
/ Corp John Tay lor. do
Corp Ed BaItmann no.
Carp G G Crhla 30
Together with So priv. tes-a unanimous expires.
hloH Hri -tNeh
For sale al NJ" East Fourth Street, an ,
ID fugsisJs every whore.
be special attention of Suffers is solicited tc
tbs a, ueing the best Article for complaints Incl.
dents 10 emp life. IS-lm
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1862-04-25
CALL AN lSEIILE,

\ Lii persons knowing themselves irdehted
"A to tile undersigned, will please e:ll and
settle their accounts. Remember short set
Elements make long friends
The old accounts of The firm must be set
tied, and that Immediately, and those WHO
pay attention to this notice will thereby save
cost.
TRACHT & KATZENMEYER.
Upper Sandusky, JAN 10Th, 1862.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1862-04-25

Easter Season
Easter Sunday was observed in this
place by the Roman Catholic Church, with
becoming ceremonies. High Mass was
celebrated in the morning. and discourse
was preached by Father Patrick, to an
overaowing audience. The audience room
Of the Church was by one half too small
to hold the congregation.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1862-04-25

Pubic Examination.
PROF.. Burns gave a public examination
of his Grammar Glass, in the Courthouse
on Saturday evening, the 18th, inst. We
were glad to see so large an audience pres
ent, who by the attention evinced during
the exercises, seemed interested and
pleased. The class acquitted themselves
with it,-showing a thorough ac-
quaintance with that part of Etymology
with treats of the classification of words,
and thoroughness we think we have
never seen excelled in syntaical exerci-
ses. Prof Burns had the class in charge
twenty days. giving three lessons of three
hours long each, daily, and at the expi-
ration of the term those of the class viii,
whom we have conversed, express them
selves perfectly satisfied with the progress
they have made, and say that the invest
ment OF twenty dollars the price paid for
twenty days tiiition was the best invest
ment they have ever made. Prof. Burns
system of teaching, is not after the old,
uninstructive mode, Common in the schools
of the present day, in which the pupil
must begin by committing the different
parts of Grammar to memory; and then,
by long and laborious application apply
what they have committed, when prepared
to enter upon the analytical exercises
His mode is for the class to repeat in con.
cert and from the start he puts them
to anal yzing sentences, and in the work,
the rules, as necessary consequence,
must be applied, which are, of course,
brought to bear upon the work, and so,
by degrees, the pupil becomes familiar
with the entire system, taking pleasure
in the study, and gaining a knowledge of
English Grammar in few weeks, that
would require years under the old regime.
We commend Prof Burns to the public
as an able and experienced teacher. Old
fogies may cry humbug, but he only re-
quires an opportunity to exhibit his abili-
ty to teach Grammar, to satisfy the most
incredulous.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1862-04-25
Peterson's Magazine for May.

Peterson's Magazine for May.
The May number Of Peterson's Ladies'
National Magazine has been received, and
is one of the best cumbers yet published.
The embellishments are very fine and the
reading matter is more interesting than
usual
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1862-04-25

Godey's Ladies Book.
The May number of this Magazine is
beautifully embellished. The double fash
ion plate is one of the finest yet publish
ed. The Book is cheap at S3. Address
L. A. Cooley, Philadelphia,
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RATES OF ADVERTISING.

{card] D lines or less, year. % y"
" A reduction OF per cent, from the
above rates will be made for Cash.
The space occupied by lO lines OF the type
composing the body OF the advertisement VIII
be considered a square.
All transient advertisements, will be con-
sidered square. :,
All transient advertisements, together with
Administration, Attachment, Road and Ditch
Notices, must be paid for in advance.
Advertisements inserted for an indefinite
ime will lie charged for until ordered out.
When yearly advertisements are inserted,
one or more changes will be allowed.
L. A. Drummer, PRopRIEToR.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1862-04-25
A New Tin shop and Stove Store.

A New Tin Shop and Stove Store.
Our clever friend, DR.. J. M. Rhodes
has opened new Tin Shop and Stove
Store in this village, he has enlarged the
room on the corner of the alley, adjoining
the Pierson House, and has fitted it up
in good style, and has now on hand
large supply of Tinware and Stoves of
different patterns. Read his advertise
ment in another column, and call and see
him.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1862-04-25
Arthur's Magazine.

Arthur's Magazine.
The May number of this ever welcome
Magazine is received. Subscribers ale
sure of getting their moneys worth
Price Sc year. Address L S, Arthur
& Co., Philadelphia,
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1862-04-25

Religious Notice.
Rev. g. r. BRowN is expected to preach
at Tymochtee on Saturday evening, the Sd
day ofssMay next; also, on the Sabbath fol4
lowing, at Io1 o'clock, A. M.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1862-04-25

Gentlemens Dress Goods.
Simon and Oppenheimer have just re-
ceived new stock of Gentlemens dress
goods. Ifyou want something nice go to
JOS and you can be accommodated.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1862-04-25

Fresh Groceries.
Friend McFee, of the Farmers Ex-
change" is receiving his stock of Gro
ries, Confect tioneries, Fruits, &c, DC. He
will constantly keep on hand everything in
the Grocery line.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1862-04-25
GOING NORTH.

All trains make clese connections at Clyde,
with traiusen the C. g. T. Roa, both East aud
West.
H. RICE, Superintendent.
march2l -ly-21
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1862-04-25

pASkETS-A LAE GE ASSORT
- nent of Trav cling and School Baske 5
are selling low, at
HGLLABAUGHS
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1862-04-25

CHANGE OF TINE.
ON and after Monday, March 3lst, 1862,
trains will run follows:
PASSENGER TRAINS.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1862-04-25

SANDUSkY, DAYTON d CINCINNATI
- - u - 1k GID IN -AD
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1862-04-25
THE PION E E r.
is PUBLISHED
fsiaag Wor'1ing

IN SECOND STORY OF WORTH d PETER BLOCK.
ct the low rate of one dollar and nifty cents II
paid IN advance and two dollars II payment
is delayed six months.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1862-04-25
1862. 1862.
PENHSYL VANlA CENTRAL RAIL ROAD
PCS NILES DOUBLE TRACK.

2S5 MILES DOu Bile IhACk.
with its connections.)
is A FIRST CLASS ROUT,
FOR SAFETY COMFORT AND SPEED !,
TO ALL THE EAST ERN CITIESl
TEE TRACK is STONE BALLASTED
AND ENTIRELY FREE FROM DUSTl
THREE DAILY TRAINS FROM
PITTSBURGH TO PHILADELPHIA
with close connections from westrrn cities.)
ALL CONNECTING DIRECT FOR NEW
YORK.
THROUGH PHIL ID Z L p Fl A
AND CLOSE CONNECTIONS AT HARRIS
BURG FOR
BALTIMORE AND WASHINGTON
CONNECTING AT HARRISBURGH VIA
ALLENTOWN,
With Three Daily Sfains to New
York.
TRANSPORTATION.
MERCHANDISE.
PRODUCE AND LIVE STOCK
CARRIED WITH DESPATCH,
ATTHE LOWEST RATES
ENOCH LEWIS Gen. Sup,
Altoona. Pa.
W. H. HOLMES, Gen. Pass Agt.,
indianapolis, Indiana
uuc3I'62 -ly.
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Nosice.

All persons that have note or book account
with nia that are unsettled, will pleose ca and
Settle inrm.diately WM Ii ASHBRO0k
spEIG2tf
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1862-04-25
IL IL MO v AL

A. M. HOLLABAUGH
Has Removed his Store from VIM,
Ayres, Building to No. L, YELLOW
CORNER.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1862-04-25

CoALOil, 35 cents per Gallon,
" mar IS T,J, SHISLER.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1862-04-25
FOR SALE BY

J. A. Maxwell Upper Sandusky; H. Flock, Wy
andot; Silas Dehclt, Mexico; A. saffell Sycamore
l. H. Bristol, Whartonsburg; j. NJ. Chesney Mar
settles, Fl Culver, Carey; Herring. Little
Sandusky; AMI by Druggists and Merchants gen
erallythroughout the United States and the Can
adas.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1862-04-25

List of Jurors.
For the April term, A. D. 1869, of the
Court of Common Pleas for this county.
GRAND IIRORS.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1862-04-25
Business Notice.

In view of my ill health, I have this day
sold my entire stock 81 gonds consisting o.
Groceries, provisions etc. to William Nc Fea,
who will -ntffue Che business at the o. stand
No 9 Ayers block, VIM h ASHBkUOk
ApII SO
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1862-04-25
@ofal \ Mgistellaneo,aa.

Job Work.
Horse Bills, Sale Posters, Circulars,
and all other kinds of Job Work done
upon short notice. Send in your orders
Hoof lands German Bitters
Will positively prevent Yellow or Bill
lious, as well as Fever and Ague. Read
the advertisement in another column.
New Hardware.
Z. B. Thrift is receiving his new stock
of Hardware Call and see him.
Married.
AT the residence of Mr.. Hiram Flack,
in this village, on the evening of April,
Is h, by Rev. j. F. Burkholder, MIR. VIM.
Spoon of Whartonsburg. and Miss A.
Flack, Of this place.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1862-04-25

r HEADQUARTERS COMPANY B II.
G. G. Sixth Regiment o. v; Camp at Bercr-
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1862-04-25

CARBON OIL,
A SUPERIOR art,cIes,-non. x losive,-ust
/ N received. Only 50es per gallon at
TOM SHlSLER'S a5
febf'62 Drug Store
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1862-04-25

CAUTION II! To prevent the public
from being imposed upon by spurious and
highly pernicious limitations, new liable has
been prepared, bearing a fac smile of the pro
prietor's signature. Examine each bottle or
flask carefully before purchasing, and take
nothing but "COsTAR'S."
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1862-04-25
Boot and Shoe Business.
Repairing

Done in the finest manner on short notice.
DAVID BEiSTLE.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1862-04-25
v1D p EIsTIH

TAKES PLEASURE IN INFORM
Il ing his old friends and customers that
he has again embarked in the
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-08-07
LIVE STOCK.

Droyersaud FsTners Ill dnd this the mo- Ia dy an
tsgeous route for Lave Stock. Capacious YsIds Ell
wxtsrsd and asppited will every convenie III. have
ss sen openeA I've neesions sb1syesy
Aueluoh is pAid TO thsir wants. From HarTisburK6
where NAH every convent snes fof feSdsss
and rs sting, eLpiCe is offered Of the PhlI.ADkI-
PHIA, NEW YORK and BALTIMORE MARKETS
This will also be found the shoftest quickest Ana
nest direct route for Stock 10 New Yerk-tya Allen.
townl-and with fewer chs sges than any other.
ENOCH LkNlS, General kupt., Al,sosA IA at
l.. l.. HOUPT, Gen Ticket A Il ,Philadelphiu
II. H. HOUSTON Gen Frog ktAGt. ,ihiiAd irhfs :
fan9xdaM
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-08-07
IA DIsnrpointnaenf.

The Vallandigham politicians are not
ovcrwise in their day and generation
The story we give below shows how they
are sometimes taken in and done Tor
An amusing incident happened at a
Fourth of July celebration Of this class of
conservative patriots, at town In Val
landigham's District, in Ohio on the 4th
of this month. The Conservatives had
the control, and selected officers and ora
tors of their own stripe. 1t happened
that Judge Smith, OF Pettis county, Mo-,
was there on wilt, and Il being known
that hs was STAKEHOLDER and a good
speaker, the Conservatives gathered round
him and insisted he should make them
speech. He finally consented, and took
the stand. He commenced by saying he
belonged to Slave State, and was him.
self q sIaye-owner, but loved the Union
more than Slavery that there was IN
Missouri class of patriots who were for
the Union as long as it protected Slavery,
and such men we're uniformly loud in de-
nunciation of Abolitionist first. and de-
clarlng that they ought to be hung on the
same tree. That whenever he heard man
talk that way he put him down as sneak
ing traitor. When the speaker got thus
fay. the audience broke in upon him with
such loud and prolonged cheers that FOR
long time he could bot proceed. The OIL
GERS oi tho celebration were, as you may
suppose. pale with amazement and anger !;
but the great heart Of the people was
touched, and responded in tone and spirit
unmistakeable. The oration and previous
speaking had all been of the conservative,
rosewater kind, and elected no manifesto
ton ofapplausc but Judge Smith carried
the sympathy and enthusiasm of the peo-
pie with him. Every one supposed that,
being = aslaveholdcr, he was Of course in
sympathy With the Rebels; but he soon
uudeceivsd them. Judge Smith is one Of
numerous class OF shareholders in Mis-
souri, who are for the Union first, and be-
licving Slavery to be the cause Of the
present Rebellion. are in favor of accept
ing the liberal offer ofthc President and
removing the cause.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-08-07
91CGpinE CA1.~
sEt4 ON AaLIT TRAINS TO
Philadelphia, New York and Baltimore.
Err Baygaye Checked Tlrsuyh. .en
All Transfers Free
+ r IGHTS.

BY thisroute, FreigAlS Of all descrr .lon can hs
forwarded from Philadelphia, Rev York, EosL0n -
Baltimore, 10 or from any point on The fAilroeAs
of paio, kentucky. Indiana, Iniuois, sWtscorsis .
~. " missouri, BY RAILROAD DIKEcT.
The raunsyi vania RaiE0ad Also eonnsets n Puts-
"a 10 any point ON the Ohio, r MA fnrum Kantnciv
Tsnnsssae ,C anbs riasd, Hlisos, Wisco nsin. Mo
sippi, Missouri, kansxs, Ark kansas, and He'd hrers;
s0a 81 ssndn sky sMd Chicago wfthsts Is
srs 10 alt ports Oh tkv AssFkh- M~eterS Lakss.
Merchants and hhsppe entrustin the III nsnorta
tion Of their ~ tts ConpanS % rely with
conndence Or lis speed. HAnsit. t f4fvr ',t,s,
The Hates of EFeigAt
To and from nas point athe est 81 ske Pc nssyf-
yAniA eHlTAi HA.aoad, 4are q eli limos As FA-
VoRABLE A. ARE CHARGEB BY oTIEkRAIL.
ROAD pGuMPAkIk kK. 80
III BE parslcalaIto mark packages, ..y4APxAs.
For Frsigiatcon acts or Shipping Questions, ~
pis 50 q address either VI the folios Ing MS .fks
C.rmpais. " F4s8 ~
4. r-aAss, 81. Louis ,Aiss ouri. .Tsg
ID. A. sTENAhT. freight Agent Pittsburrh,
CLARkks CO, I rsnsfer Agents, -
H. W. L.AUA cx itO., Cinci d mali, u. SO
&c. MILDkUM CO., Madison, Ind.
J. r MOORE. Louisville, Ny. StHs2a
w. w. AIkAAN + Co, Evansville Ind
CLARKE r CO., ctfcako, Ill
w. ID. a s. l.. LAN0LEY ,Gsllipelis,
G.B. NEAL, Park arsburg Va
HALL 4 CO, M.risaa, q.
:. PIERCE h CO, ,ZAnesvile. o.
M'DoWELL M'CoL1 Portsmouth %.
II. A'NkEiY, Maysvitie, Ky. E7st fSb
J.P. JOHNSON, kiplsy, %.
JOHN TODD, Coviiigton, KY. IS
g. l.. HEAToNs Cleveland, %. s. H
II. e. AhIpkUA, Gen'l Travelling Ax'tf.r
he South snsWest.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-08-07
4 RRIVALS AND DEPARTURES
nAIIROAn tn ArNC

Sorthetn Tram leaves daily Sundays fxeepsedla at
: 90 p. and arrives ~ $50 ,.
Western Train leaves daiiy Sundays ercepteal NJ
100 III and DO p m ard arrives at 1906 M and
g.an 3.
At Hamilton Depot, Trains on the " aba,h alley
Raiiroaaarrive dAiis except kUndsys, at4eeioekp.
n.,and departdsiiy ,su ndsy yssxcepted, ate. 90 m
Busscsconneet viththiseity
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-05-16
News from Arkansas.

GEN. CURTIS AT BATESVILLE, ON THE
WHITE RIVER.
ST. LOUIS, May 10.-Correspondence of
the st. Louis Democrat:
BArEsvILLE, Ark, May 6.--The Union
feeling, which along the route has been at a
low ebb, has displayed itself in most graf
flying manner since the arrival of Gene:sl
Curtis army here.
Men from the surrounding towns are cai~
ly coming in and avowing themselves OF the
side of the Old Government.
The day we reached here thirty men
came in from distance of twenty miles to
congratulate US on our arrival.
Large numbers of secessionists are COM
ing forward and taking the oath of allegi.
ance, stating that the Southern Confederacy
is dead.
Many of the townships are loyal to the
core, and it has only been the larger villa.
ges where the noisy politicians have kept
the thing alive, that have overawed the
Arkansas lies PROSTATE at the feet of the
Government. There are no rebels in the
State except Coleman's Jayhawkers and
some Texas Rangers, said to be at Little
Rock. Ali the steamboats, on the Arkan-
sas ard White rivers have been taken away
by the rebels to prevent their falling into
our hands.
By order of General Curtis, twenty.eight
slaves belonging to Judge Martin, of Polk
Bayou, Arkansas, captured on the third, in
Independence county, while being taken
South by agents of the rebellion, have been
confscated and emancipated, and allowed
to 90 where they pleased.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-05-16
THE FLOWER OF LIBERTY.
BY OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES.

What flower is this that greets the morn,
Its hues from heaven so freshly born?
With burning star and flaming band
1t kndleS all the sunset land
o, tell US what its name may be
Is this the Flower of Liberty?
1t is the banner of the free.
The starry Flower of Liberty
In savage natures far abode
Its tender seed our fathers sewed;
The storm. winds rocked its swelling bud,
Its opening leaves were steaked with blood
Till, 10 ! earth's tyrants shook to see
The full-blown Flower of Liberty!
Then hail the banner of the free,
The starry Flower of Liberty
Behold its streaming rays unite
One minging flood of braided light
The red that fires the Southern rose,
With spotless white from Northern SHOWS,
And, spangled Ger its azure, see
The sister Stars of Liberty
Then hail the banner of the free,
The starry Flower of Liberty
The blades of heroes fence it round
Where'er it springs is holy ground;
From tower and dome its glories spread;
1t waves where lonely sentries tread;
1t makes the land as ocean free,
And plants an empire on the sea !!
Then hail the banner of the free.
The starry Flower of Liberty!
Thy sacred leaves, fair Freedoms flower,
Shall ever float on dome and tower,
To all their heavenly cOlors true,
In blackening frost on crimson dew
And God loves US as We love thee,
Thrice holy Flower of Liberty!
Then hail the banner of the free.
The starry Flower of Liberty
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-05-16
NEW SERIES-NO. 44O
ter of today, I will address you few lines
of more personal character.

ter of today, will address you few lines
of more personal character.
have watched the development of your
State with more than ordinary interest.
Near twenty years ago, l made on the
steamboat "Otter,"a trip from Dubuque to
that then little known region and in 1916
crossed ever from La POinte to revisit
those lovely scenes which had deeply i'm
pressed me. stopped on the present site
of st. Paul, at the only tenement then visi.
ble--a log cabin where man named Jack
son kept what was called a "free tavern"
also spent couple days at Fort Smelling
with Major Clark, and proceeded thence,
with the aid of Mr.. Sibley, to Petit Roch-
ero, where / found my old friend La Fran.
boise, and whence / started on buffalo
hunt across the plains to the Upper Mis-
souri,. These events have left profound
impression on my mind, and naturally lead
me to follow with special attention and in
terest the wonderful progress of your beau
tiful State.
The energy and patriotism you displayed
at the outset of this war could not, there.
fore, pass unobserved or unappreciated by
me, any more than the noble gallant con-
duct OF the Minnesota Volunteers and on
consultation with my friend, Judge Good.
rich, tho Secretary of this Legation, whose
pride and interest in the State of his adop-
tion is second only to his devotion to the
Union, concluded to make to Minnesota,
as had already done to my native State,
Connecticut, an Offering of steel cannon as
a best means of contributing to the cause
of the Union, and of testifying my interest
in and appreciation Of your gallant vol
unteers.
These guns were ordered in England be.
fore the departure of Judge Goodrich
they were finished the very day of the
Queens proclamation forbidding the export
alton of arms; and afterwards, on the indi.
cation of the Judge from Washington, di>
rected the carriages to be made before being
sent, which has delayed shipment till now
not too long, hope, to prevent their useful
employment in the service OF the country.
You will thus appreciate, am sure, the
interest 1 feel in your State and its sons
an interest akin to that feel for the State
of my birth-and will not, hope, consider
this Offering from comparative stranger as
oficious or intrusive.
I'LL tuy UCot WAouCo AOA o SVhVihuSu
career of honor and success, in directing the
destinies of your beautiful State, 1 remain,
dear sir, with great respect,
Your Excellency's obd't serv't,
H. s. SANFORD.
His Excellency, ALEX. RAMSEY.
The Governor, in response to these letters,
in the name of the State and people of Min.
nesota, tenders Mr.. Sanford his thanks for
this generous tribute to the valor and pa
triotism of the sons of Minnesota from
across the seas, and says that be has re.
quested that Mr.. SanfordIs communication
shall be read at the head of the regiment,
and directed that the battery be held SUBJ
ject to the requistion OF the Colonel com
manding.