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The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-03-28
A ssRsght Smart Chancs' for a Duel.

"hsght smart Chance" Tor Duel.
We copy the following from the Mankato
Independent of last Monday:
ALE NAILED AND COWARD POSTED.
Yesterdays Record contains an article
ostensb|y referring to paragraph in the
Independent, from which clip the follow.
ing reference to myself:
When the telegraph announced the fall of
Sumter, and the first intimatiOns of an assault
on the Federal Capital were heard, he was in
Washington, one of the foremost to bravely
don a military cap brigader's chapeau, we
believe, so becoming to his erect, martial fig
home as fast as the propelling power of steam
could carry him.
When the telegraph announced the fall
of SUMTER I was in Mankato, and had not
been within five hundred miles OF Washing
ton for over month, fact of which the
editor of the Record was well aware when
he peuned the above lying paragraph.
In view of this fact feel fully warranted
in posting the editor Of the Record, j. c..
Wise, as an Infamous liar and slanderer, and
a cowardly poltrcon.
We hope the officers of the law in NAM
kato will do their duty and not allow a
duel to take place between our friends
HENsLEY and WISE. HENsLEY is a Ken.
tuckian, and full of grit, but we hope WISE
Till be wise enough to let the above pass
without the derner resort, and that both
these editors will endeavor in the future to
initiate the high toned courtesy and freedom
from injurious personalities that have all
ways characterized the st. Paul newspa.
pers Selah.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-03-28
The St. Louis Republican of the 18th,

The St. Louis Republican of the 18th,
shows how the despatch announcing the
capture OF Island No. 10, originated. A
magnificent sword was presented to Halleck,
and afterwards he was serenaded, large
crowd being in attendance, and in response
to repeated calls, the General appeared at
the balcony, and was received with great
enthusiasm. "Three cheers for Gen. Hal
leck, and the Army Of the West were
proposed and given with will. Gen. Hal.
leck said
Gentlemen, thank you. The army of the
West is all right. We have had the news Of
two victories to-day, and probably shall have
the intelligence of another tomorrow.
A Voice" What about Island No. 10 Y'
Gen. Halleck-- Island No. 10 is ours and eve
rything the enemy had there. We have also
had another triumph in Arkansas Col. Wood
has taken three rebel Colonies. t...C ~
The remainder of the speakers remarks was
lost in the applauding shouts Of those present
The band struck up another air, Gen. Hallecl
retired, and the crowd dispersed.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-03-28
Death OF Captain Foot OF the Second
81" - aEisr; Regiments. sfFEt saE

By the subjoined letter from Judge Foor,
of Ontario county, New York, it will be
seen that Captain John Foot, late of Com.
paDy l, Second Minnesota Regiment, is
dead. He was not in good 'health when the
regiment left Fort Smelling. and was com.
PEELED to resign soon after the battle OF
Mill Springs, not being able to endure the
hardships of the campaign. He was for
tunately able to reach the home Ct his pa
rents, in New York, and to receive from
them the consultations denied to many brave
men who expire in the camp, by the way
side, and on the battlefield. The letter of
bis father is noble and patriotic ~. .
GENEVA. ONTARIO Co., N. Y.,l
...... March 18th, 1862.
HIS Erceliency Aler. Ramseyi- '-
SIR: 1t is my painful duty to announce to
you the death Of my son, John Foot, late
Captain of Company in Second Regiment of
Minnesota Volunteers. This deeply affecting
event occurred on the 18th instant. My son
reached home on the lst INST. in extreme ill
health, caused by the exposure and fatigue OF
the winters campaign in Kentucky. and the
battle of Mill Spring. ..........
1t is consolatory to me. that his life has been
of some service to our country. He was able
to do his part with the brave regiment, Of
which he was member, at the battle of Mill
Spring, where the lines of the rebels were
first broken and real success first initiated fol
the suppression of this most wicked rebellion
Had the life of my son been spared, his good
education, high qualifications for his profes
sion, sound moral principle and gentlemanly
manners, would have made him an ornament
to the Bar and State of Minnesota. But God!
will be done. 1t seems ordered that this deal
sons life must be my contribution for thu
maintaining of our government and institu
tiOns.
If the result sweeps the dreadful institution
of Slavery from our country, no sacrifice can
hardly be counted as too dear.
Respectfully, your ob't serv't,
SAMUEL A. FOOT.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-03-28
Battle at 'Winchester.

A battle was fought in the neighborhood
of Winchester last Saturday, between
$4,000 rebels and Union force of about
5000, resulting, as matter of course, the
way things are going now, in a decisive
victory. The battle was quite unexpected,
as we had been led to believe that General
JACKSON was in full retreat Gen. SHIELDS,
who seems to have the power of attracting
warlike missiles to his person, or rather no
faculty of lodging them, was struck by a
fragment of shell, and wounded, but we
trust not seriously.
1t is not improbable that the First Min
nesota was in the fight, but as no comman-
der, with the exception of Gen. SHIELDS,
is named the fact cannot be ascertained
until further reports are received.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-03-28
Post Office. Statistics.

The total receipts of the Post Office De.
partment from Minnesota for the year 1861
were $43,507 10; total expenditures Sl3O,
lao OIL excess of expenditures over re-
ceipts $S6 ,632 81. 3.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-03-28

We learn from the Newark papers that
the Hon. Theodore Frelinghuysen is lying
dangerously i'll at his residence in New
Brunswick, NJ. But slight hopes of his
recovery are entertained. 10a ~. 1e.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-03-28

Va Hon. w. A. Richardson. Representa-
tive in Congress from Illinois has declined
the Brigadier GeneraIship, rendered him by
President Lincoln. In his letter Of decli-
nation to the, President, he says: /
Courage and gaantry among my friends
have won for many of them their s'star." I
will not stand in the way OF even one of them
feel, too, that they can be of more service to
the country than 1 can. Already they have
led our troops upon bloody fields, shared with
them hardships and dangers, and reioiced
with them in glorious victories. Theirs is the
well.earned privilege to renew our trium phs
upon other fields and the dauntless soldiers
of Belmont, of Henry, and of Donelson will
insure victory wherever the. conflict NAV en-.
sue. l therefore decline the position so kind.
ly rendered to me by you.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-03-28
Gen, Van Cieve.

The nomination of HoRATIo P. VAN
CLEvE, as Brigadier General, was confirm
ed by the Senate on the Goth inst.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-03-28
Rebel Ordnance Captured.

Since the rebellion broke out there have
been captured from the federals at Manas-
sas and elsewhere thirty pieces of artillery.
The following is statement of guns taken
E.o h.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-03-28
Interesting TO Editors.

We direct the attention of the editorial
fraternity to the circular of the Postmaster
General, among our kilograms, and to the
statement that special Court Martial will
be convened in Washington for the trial of
those who have violated the rules of the
War Department in relation to the publi'
cation OF contraband war Dews. 10
We presume the principal offenders are
the metropolitan journals, but the penalty
is so St we're that every editor will be dispo-
sed to carefully scan his war correspond
epce. before he allows it to be put into type.
1t lie understood that the gallant Com
modore StriDgbam will soon be assigned to
active duty by the Navy Department. 6
e7Li aT
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-03-28
from the rebels /:

This list is made up from newspaper
sources. Could the facts be more accu-
rately got at it IS probable that the entire
number of cannon, large and small, captur-
ed from the enemy would be considerably
increased,
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-03-28

~ ,-Mr. Van Reich, of Maryland, has been
nominated Register Of the land Office in
Dacotah. 81 b. 9tsis:23aac9 oFF -,
t,s1-...t..--s
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-12-27
REVENUE STAMPS.


All kinds Of Revenue Stamps just received
and for distribution at the Cleveland Post
ONCE.
Arrangements have been made by which 8
large and ample supply of Internal Revenue
stamps Of all kinds and denominations will
be kept on hand at the above Office, SUFFICIENT
e supply any amount to Revenue Collectors
and Assessors, POstmasters, Bankers, Mer-
chants, Lawyers, County oficers, Justices Of
the Peace, and business asn generally.
The following discounts win be allowed on
large sales:
On sales of $50 and upWards,-2 per cent.
On sales of 500 and upWards,-2H +"
On sales Of $500 andupWards,-S
Discounts paid in stamps,-that is, $50 win
pay FOR s5I worth Of stamps; 500 viii pay
for SIG2 so and 50 on.
An lorders for any amount by mail attended
to and sent by return mail.
Orders shOnld be accompanied by postage
stamps to pay postage on package Of stamps
sent by mail.
No orders attended to unless accompanied
hy N cash.
LEGAL tender and Ohio money only received
for samps. odd change can be sent in pos
ta2 currency, City Of Cleveland shinplasters,
or new postage stamps.
Large packages Of stamps delivered free at
stations on the line Of railroads running out
Of fCleveland, when requested.
An orders should be directed to
E. CowLEs, P. NJ,
d:tf Cleveland, Ohio.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-12-27
NEW YORK NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. 26

j
RIour-ALarket shade irmer with moderate busi
ness doing, closing hrm.
Sales SOS superne state s. 056, ,75 inferior
to extra state; S6,5iel675 common to good shipping
brands extra round hOOped Ohio; s6,lUG6Y3i common
70 medium extra western; So s515. .25 trade brands
WhislSy-Markot dun and without change. Sales
at 81 1613sc.
Whent-Market quiet and shade frmer, trans
actions mater tally tIicted by drmness Of holders
sales OF Chicago spring at 25 3ii Milwaukee CLUB
at 81 341l 81; amber Iowa 39 a i2; amber Michigan
COFn-Market one cent better with good de-
mand. Sales at 7see &c Shipping mixed Wes-
tern; 65G74c for damaged and heated; 81 cents Tor
yellow western, and s9c for old white.
Onta-Market a shade frmer and more active
Sales at 6s5f t17lc for common TO prime.
COlee-Nlarket dull.
SHgar-Quief but firm. Sales of 2Oz hds New Or
leans at 9& GlO8c: " for MuscavadO.
MOlasses-ID fair demand. Sales Of 500 bbls at
z50l35c
POrk-AiarIet quiet and prices without change
Government contracts for 400 bbls strictly NESS iron
chime ho ips, as taken at sl3,y3.
Cut bieaIs-Steady at 55695zc for shoulders, and
7gs6c for hams.
Government contract for 1900 lbs smoked shOul-
ders awarded at s6,3g0i6,49,.
dressed HOgs-Market shade easier. Sales at
81 66c for western.
Bacon Sides-Steady. Sales Of 40 boxes western
short ribbed deliverable in February and March,
boxes long cut hams for future delivery at nc, The
Government contract for lOOOOJ lbs bacon award
ed 7,4q0l7,59.
,Lnrd-Market steady and unchanged. Sales at
97691lOc.
BufIer-sening at ls@2Oc for Ohio; 22925c for
Cheese-steady at lObal2c.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-12-27
Latest Foreign New
Naval concentration at Burmuda
Progpeotg Of Atlantic Telegraph.
FOREIGN NEWS.

HALIFAX, Dec. 20.
The Europa from Liverpool Dec. 18th,
via Queenstown Dec 14th, arrived t10:30
last night. The newspaper comments on
our affairs are generally of an important
character.
The Shipping Gazette says the Arabia
has been ordered to join Admiral Milen's
squadron at Bermuda. This movement
looks like a concentration Of the disposable
force of Milen's squadron in the localities
in which the recently reported outrages on
British shipping by Federal cruisers have
been perpetrated, with a knowledge that
there is no force at hand capable of pro-
tectlng British vessels. The Gazette
thinks that even Wilkes will hardly ven
ture upon further violation of neutral ter
ritory.
A general meeting Of the Atlantic Tele-
graph company was held in London on the
18th. Hon. Jas. Stuart Wortley presided
and stated the terms on which it was pro-
posed to raise 100000 new capital as al
ready published. He announced that with
in three days e25, ,OO0 had, in response to
the circulars, been subscribed.
A resolution was carried to raise the
new capital in shares Of five pounds each
for laying a new cable. The meeting was
regarded as most encouraging and sue
cessful.
The Daily News, Star and other journals
warmly advocate the claims of the COM
pany. The Times says that notification
is advertised that the new undertaking
for laying the cable has been formed with
Continental support, and will shortly be
introduced.
FRANCE.-There are again rumors in
Paris of unfavorable news from Mexico,
and urgent calls for reinforcements, which
it is said will be sent, under the device Of
establishing a reserve at Martengue
The Cardinal Archbishop of Paris, has
gone to Rome.
1t is rumored, in the name of the En-
peror, to explain to the Pope the Empe-
ror's views with q view to the concessions
necessary on the part Of the POntifcal
Government.
ITALY.-In a duel between Garibaldis
eldest son and Col. Pallivicini, who cap
tured Garibaldi, the young man is said to
have received mortal wound in the side,
and the Colonel was seriously hurt.
Latest via Queenstown, London, 18th
Nothing important in politics to-day. The
Imperial Bank of Russia has reduced its
rate of discount from 81 to 5.
1t is rumored that St. Petersburg will
shortly be deolareda free port.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-12-27
PROM WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 70.
The Secretary of the Navy in compliance
with the request of the committee of Ways
and Means, has sent them a bill embodying
his views. The first section of the bill
gives them authority to raise $500, 10000
for the service of the current year, and
$500, 100000 for the service of the next
fiscal year, and to raise these sums on any
of the modes heretofore sanctioned by this
Congress, as the public exigences require.
The bill includes the issue of per cent
bonds, 7.40 bonds, per cent bonds, or
bonds bearing less rates Of interest, and
also the issue of small notes bearing 3.65
per cent interest, and legal tender notes
bearing no interest.
Tho Secretary expresses a very strong
desire to have the limits as to the modes of
the provision, and the amounts to be pro-
vided in each made definite as precisely as
possible by Congress.
The remaining sections of the bill nu-
thorize the formation of banking associa-
tions to issue notes furnished by the Uni
ted States, alike in form and, second, alike
by United States bonds, but payable on
demand primarily by those issuing.
The bill on its main features is the same
as that introduced by Mr.. Hooper during
last session.
The Secretary expresses his profound
sense of the Importance of this measure to
the negotiation of loans to the collection Of
the interior revenue and the security of
the people against the evils of an enor-
nous and irredeemable paper money cir
culation.
Hon. Wn. Whitney, of Boston, has been
returned by the Government as solicitor
and special counsel of the War Department.
General Sigel, in his cross-examination,
having desired to give some explanations
of his previous testimony, General Mellow
ell objected, and the Court went into Sc
cret session. Upon re-opening, the Court
decided that Sigel might make corrections
of what he had already said, but that other
explanations must be deferred until the
close of the cross-examination. He re-
turned negative answers to the following
questions: Whether he knew the strength
of Ricketts, division, which had been as
signed, in the general order which he
(Sigel) admitted to have seen, to the duty
of overtaking Longstreet at or near Thor
oughfare Gap? Whether he knew that the
Rhode Island Cavalry had been sent up
from New Baltimore, on the west side Of
Bull Run ridge, to attack the enemy's
flank while he should be marching through
Thoroughfare Gsp2
Whether he knew that besides Rick
ett's division, two brigades of Cavalry
under Generals Bayard and Buford had
been sent to aid in the movement. On
being asked whether he thought the eleven
or twelve thousand men, of which this ex-
pedition under Ricketts, consisted, were
sufficient to hold the enemy in check, he
replied it was, if the troops had been
moved at the right time and to the right
points.
General Porter presented, through his
counsel, written protest against the re-
oeption of certain evidence on the part Of
tho Governmsnt, which he had deemed in
admissible
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-12-27
FROM FORTRESS MONROE.

FORTRESS MONROE, Dec. 70
Lieutenant Colonel Steitzell, Of the 1lth
Pennsylvania cavalry, Colonel Spears
dashiBg regiment, had a warm engage
ment with the enemy at Joiner's Bridge
on tie Blackwater, yesterday, four miles
above Franklin. He drove the enemy's
pickets on this side of the river, capturing
four Of them. Colonel Steitzelps advance,
with their carbines, under the gallant
Lieutenant John s. Ropes, first engaged
the enemy at very short range. Finally,
discovering them in superior numbers
above and below us on the rivec, with our
very small force of four small squsdrons
in peril of being aanked, Steitzel eOnclud-
ed to retire, which he did in safety.
The following is from the NeWbern Pro-
gress of December 18th:
The Free Labor Association of Craven
county is rapidly gaining strength. E.
W. Carpenter, Of this city, is President.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-12-27
co MMERGTKT.
CLEVELAND aIARKKTs.

MORNING LEADER OFFICE,1
FRIDAT EVENING, December 20. 1852.
FiOHr-Unehanged and selling at s5,=59s5,OO for
country good double extra from red wheat fancy
brands bring l22@25o more. p
Wheat-sales l car on track at sl,l3.
Coru-sales car on track at SIC.
seeds-ssls lso bush clover in barrels at s5.s2K,
packages paid for.
Hogs-Active with sales mostly at s4.5O9sl,sO,
with lots at s4,62k and s4,65.
HIghwines Sales Of ITO barrels at SSkO.
Dried Apples Sale Of 200 bush at 4s4c.
Pouitry-sale 1900 lbs turkeys, undrawn, al
20. -
Butter-sales Of roll at lie.
Beans-Lisht sales at $500.
Oils Carbon has declined and is selling at 7Oc
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-12-27

HOLIDAYS HoLIDAYs The time is ap-
preaching when our kind friends will expect
'fto be remembered, % and we would suggest
that there can be no more appropriate gift
fer mother, t0ife sister, than a nice set Of
Fine Furs, or if that want is supplied, Fur
Hoods, Fur GLOUes, or Fur MitteRs.
Nothing will be more acceptable to Faith
er, HltsbaHd or Brother than a Fur Cup, Fur
Muller, or Fur Gloves. These articles in all
varieties, may be found at Fuller's, 215 Su-
perior St., Marble block) with many other
articles which are suitable for Holiday Gifts,
and their prices are the Losoest IN the market.
decI6.42O
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-12-27

INTERESTING TO SKATERs.-A new skate
has made its appearance which is destined to
create sensation in the icy world. It is
called the she'll groove skate, and by its pc
culiar form entirely avoids the leverage,
twisting and straining Of the ankles. It has
eight running edges SO arranged that slip
ping and falling is impossible. By the YER
teal bearing of the grooves, the skater is
supported in every position possible in skat-
ing. The direct and more important benefits
of this skate are, that all, young and old,
weak and strong, can enjoy this glorious
amusement free from fatigue, without injury,
and without the early and rough training
heretofore considered indispensable in the
use Of the ordinary skate. Ladies and chill
dren can use the Shell Groove upon the first
time without danger. With this advantage
they must come into general use.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-12-27
A GARD no THE LADIES.-DR.
n DUPONOO'S GOLDEN PILLS FoR FEMALES.
Infallibls in Correcting, Regulating and Removing
an Obstrucfions from Whatever Cause, and

"a DUPORCO'S GOLDEN PILLS FOB FEMALES.
Infallible in Correcting, Regulating and Removing
all Distractions, from Whatever Cause, and
always Successful as q Preventative.
Iufallfble in Removing stoppaees and lrregular1ty
Of the Henses These Pills are nothing new, but
have been used BY the doctors for many years both
in France and America, with unparalleled success in
every case and il is urged By many thousand ladies
who have used them to make the Pills public for the
alienation Of those suffering from any Irregularities
whatever, well 70 prevent an increase Of family
where health will not permit Is. Females peculiarly
Eituated or those supposing themselves 30,
toned against using these Pills while in tha. condi
ton as the proprietor responsibility after
the above adnonition although their mildness would
prevent any mischief to hsalth; otherwise the Pills
are recommended Full and explicit directions &C.
company each beX. Price 81 per box.
Sold Wholesale and retail in Cleveland by BENTON
BROTH ERS, Wholesale Druggists 10 Superior-St.;
STRONG q ARMSTRONG, lsg Superior-St.: i. W.
SACKRIDER, 223 Supericr-St.; G. w, CLARK, il9
SuperiOr-st., and CHURCHILL & BRO, corner Of
Ontario street and the Square.
LADIES by sending 81 to either OF the above
agents through the Cleveland Post Ofce can have
the Pills sent 70 any part Of the country or city conn
deutially) and " Tree of postage BY return mail
n B. Look out for oomterteits. Buy no Golden
Pills Of any kind unless every box i1gned Sd Howe
AN others area base imposition and unsafe; therefore,
you value your lives and health 10 say nothing Of
being humbuged out Of your moneys) buy only those
Who show the signature ot s. D. Howe on every box,
which has recently beea added on account Of the Pills
being oounterfeited The ingredients composing the
abaVe Pills are made kLcEn to every agent, and they
vii fgI you they are safe and viii perform all claimed
nar97.R25 Nev York
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-12-27
FR0af 81. L0rTa.

81. LOUIS, Dec 20.
The Halleck Guards left this city this
morning for Gray's Summit, in Franklin
county, on special duty. 1t is said they
are ordered TO that place to prevent
trouble from negroes which is apprehend-
ed in that vicinity.
There 10 a talk of threatened negro in
surrection in Franklin county, but inquir-
les have failed to elicit reliable foundation
for such reporti. There are but few ne
groes in the county, not enough to get up
an insurrection On a considerable scale.
ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE GOVERNOR.
COLUMBUS, Dec. 26.
To TIE Press OF CLEvELASD Please
announce to your readers that James E.
Lewis, Esq, Of Columbus, ana A. B. Ly-
man, Esq1 of Cincinnati, are the only
authorized agents of this Department to
settle claims of soldiers against the Gov
ernment. All others, who pretend to be,
are simply practicing fraud upon the
soldiers. Signed, DAVID TOD,
Governor.