The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-10-03
Speech Of Sec'y Chase,
NEWS FROM THE SOUTH,
Rebel Loss in MARYLAND.
PROCLAMATION.


WHEREAS, 1t has become necessary to
call into service not only volunteers but
also portions of the militia of the States.
by draft, in order to suppress the insur-
rection existing in the United States, and
dislOyal persons are not adequately re-
strained by the ordinary process of law
from hindering the measure. and from Civ
ing aid and comfort in various ways to the
instruction.
Now, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED, First,
that, during the existing instruction, and
as necessary measure for suppressing the
same, all rebels and insllrrectiOnists, their
aiders and abettors within the United
States, and all persons Encouraging volun-
teer enlistments, resisting militia drafts,
or guilty of any dsloyal practice, offering
aid and comfort to the rebels against the
authority of the United States, shall be
subject to martial law, and liable to trial
and punishment by court martial or mill
tary commission.
That the writ of habeas corpus is suspen-
ded in respect to all persons arrested, or
who are now or hereafter, during the re-
bellion, shall be imprisoned in any fort.
camp, arsenal, military prison, or other
place of confinement, by any military au-
thority, or by the sentence of any court
martial or military commission.
In witness whereof have hereunto set
my hand and caused the seal of the United
States to be affixed.
Done at the city of Washington this
oath day of September, 1862, and of the
independence of the United States the
87th.
(Signed) ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
By the President,
VIM. H. SEWARD, Secretary of State.
OFFICER REINSTATED-CO OF THE
HARPER'S FERRY SURRENDER.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24.-So much of
General Order No. 115 as directed the dis
missal of Capt J. O. Patten I'D Ohio, is
by direction of the President revoked A
special commission of Gems Hunter, Cad
wallader and Anger, and several other
officers, with Col Holt as Judge Advocate,
will assemble here tomorrow for cOnside-
ration of such business as may become be-
fore them In addition to Gen. White,
Coils. Dulasy, Trinble and Ford, arrived
here to-day from Annapolis under arrest.
in connection with the Harper's Ferry sur
render r... .. .... ..
THE PRESIDENT SERENADED-HIS
SPEECH.
| WAsIINGToN, Sept. PA large crowd
assembled at the Executive Mansion to-
day, for the purpose Of serenading him.
The President having been cheered and
called for, he appeared at an upper win
dow, and spoke as follows:
FEIIow-C CITIZENS: appear before you
to Go little more than acknowledge the
courtesy you pay me, and thank you for it.
| have not been distinctly informed why il
is that, on this occasion, you appear to dc
me this honor; though I suppose lin
terruptions, it's because of the proclama-
tion," cries of "good," and applause1.
was about to say, | suppose | understand
it Laughter, and cries of that you do u
You thoroughly understand that what did
| did after very full deliberation, and under
very heavy and solemn sense of respon-
sibilty [cries Of good, good, =" God bless
YOU" and applausel
| can only trust in God that have made
no mistake [cries of emo mistake" ," all
right" ''.yon've made no mistake yet, .
ago ahead" and "you're right y. Ishall
| make no attempt on this occasion to sus-
tain what | have done or said, by any
comment now; for the country and the
world will pass Judgment upon it.
/ will say no more upon this subject. In
my position am environed with difficult
ties; yet they are scarcely so great as the
difficulties of those who, upon the battle
field, are endeavoring to purchase, with
their blood and their lives, the future hap
piness of this country [long continued
applause]
Let us never forget that on the 18th and
18th of this month there have been battles
bravely, skillfully and successfully fought.
We do not yet know the particulars.
Let us be sure that in giving praise to par
ticular persons we do no injustice to others.
only ask you, at the conclusion of these
few remarks, to give three hearty cheers
to all good and brave officers and men who
fought those successful battles.