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The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-08-01
Long Range Gums

From tue P1tsburg Uispatcl.
Among the guns ordered for the army iast
season were a number--twenty hour, W
believe--oi rfed twelve pounAers. Th0ugt
nominally OF but twelve pound ca lore
about four and rail- inches hOre--th Y wegr
calculated to throw an ongated psoj3ct
of more than twice that weight Ine gun,
were of very handsome model and uuu.u.lh
long, being OF fifteen inches exterior diam
e,er at the breach, and ten feet length OF
bore. Owing to their unusual length hey
were peculiarly we'll adapted to accura t
firing, while they were sufficiently light to
be readily haudIed--weighng but 300
pounds. The guns were cast at the Fort
Pitt Works, but ware iurued a. Other tstab
lishments, and riaad by Mcintosh Il Hemp
hill. These guns, or ii rye number Of them,
were taken with the army OF The Potomac,
and are said TO have been the most tfficien,
ordnance 10 McCleiiaD's possession. The,
are spoken of occasionally by correspondents
as R0dman guns, though upon what author
ity we do not know, since they are not casr
with the circulating water core" which
is the distinguishing feature of his MODELS
These guns seem to have been of consider
able use in the army, or at least to have
given general satisfaction, since another lot
of fifty pieces has been ordered and the
Fort Pitt Works have already co,nmruced
casting them. These guns will probably at
no distant day supercede all the heavy telti
ordnance now in use by the Government,
since their accuracy OF FIRE and leagsh OF
range are so far superior.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-08-01
Hon. Simon Cameron at the Russian
Court.

From the Harrisburg Telegraph.
From private letters received in this city
direct from st. Petersburg, we learn that
General Cameron, Minister to Russia, had
arrived safely at the capital of the nation
where his legation is established, and that he
also bad bis first interview with the Emper-
or Alexander. According to the rigid eti.
qaette of the Russian court, it is not usual
for the Emperor to grant an interview until
the lapse OF some time after the arrival of a
minister, but 10 this case, an audience was
almost Immediately granted, and the recep~
tlon made the more cordial by the earnest
solicitude with which the Emperor inquired
concerning the condition of the American
people, their resources, numerical power, in-
teligence, wealth and progress. During this
Interview, the Russian Monarch evnced his
knowledge OF cur system of government,
and his admiration for the success we had
made in the development of the vast extent
OF territory now within the jurisdiction of
the Federal authority. That authority, in
the opinion OF the Emperor, should be main.
taioed at all hazards. If the Great Repub.
lie OF the west was broken down, and ceased
to WELD an Influence, the course of empire
and of civilization would be changed, and
continent destined by God for the happy
home of millions OF free, intelligent people,
would be given to infdeity and barbarism,
rain and desOlatiOn.
After such expressions to the American
Minister, there can be no mistaking the cor-
dial feeling and hearty sympathy of the
Emperor of Russia, nor can there be any
misapprehension concerning the deep inter-
est he mapifests in the success and destiny
of the United States. This feeling was
reciprocated by General Cameron, who had
the most fattering assurances to offar that
the interest of the American people was no
less sincere 10 their soicitude for the suc-
cess and mighty progress of the colossal
empire of the North. representing such
widely different systems, and governed by
authority so distinct aud broad, there is
still no reason why Russia and the United
States should not be united in true aud
stern alliance, and WELD an irresistible in.
foence on the destinies of the world.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-08-01
The following is the dispatch in the
Richmond Whig from the commander of
the rebel gunboat Arkansas:
VICKsBURG. July Is, 1856

VICKsBURG. July Is, 1862.
We engaged today. from six to eight A. NJ,
with the enemy's feet above Vicksburg, con.
slsting OF four or more iron clad vessels and two
heavy sloops.of.war, and four gunboats and
seven or eight rams. We drove an irOn.clad
ashore, with colors down and disabled, blew up
ram, burned one vessel and damaged several
others. Our smokestack was so shot to pieces
that we lost steam, and could not use our ves-
sci as ram. We were otherwise cut up as we
engaged at close quarters. Lost ten killed and
fifteen wounded; others with slight wounds.
ISAAC N. BROWN,
Lieutenant Commanding.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-08-01

Boy SOLDIERS During one of the late
tiles at Richmond a Union boy, about
fourteen years old. brought in rebel boy of
his own age, and asked at the quarters
where the prisoner should be taken" On
being told that he must be lodged at GER.
tain place not far distant, the two little fel.
lows walked off together with their arms
io!ded round each other like jolly school,
mates consulting how they should spend
their next holiday. Evenang Post.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-08-01
Tiae Old Guard at yyaterIoo-.yevy Evi-
ience.

Mr. Charles Deulin, in the Esprit Public
Of Paris, publishes the following interesting
story concerning the Old Guard at Water
loo, drawn out by Victor Hugo's account
of Cambronna in the second part of Les
Mi8ernbJes:
Few men had the good fortune of being
survivors OF the last square OF Waterloo,
and it has been doubted whether one re-.
mains. | know one 4; his name is Antoine
Delean, and he inhabts the village Of Vicq,
IN the canton OF Condo, in the oarondi8se-
anent OF Valenciennes tNord.) lie is au in.
teiligent and Industrious farmer, who has
been @aGsye of his conanaufse, and is without
decoration.
a the epoch Of the battle of Waterloo
be was aged from twenty three to twenty
four years, fer it must be remembered that
the Emperor alter his return from the Isle
of EIba, had filed up the ranks Ct the Old
On urd with the soldiers Of the Young, so
that the gr0gnardS Of twenty foar years
were to be found among the brave men who
refused to survive the last defeat,
Antoine Delean counts but few years of
service, but they bave been well filed and
there are few soldiers whose LOT it was 10 see
SO nearly and il SO little time such great
things.
He was at thirty PAGES from Poniatowski
when that unfortunate prince disappeared in
the Elater, eKclaimirg, God confided to me
the honor 0! the Poles: | will only give it
up to God" He was at five PAGES FROM
iieneral Petit when Napo con, on leaving
Lo Ia, ,fL 10 l.; :
Guards; finally, be Was at ten PAGES from
CambFonne, when be pronounced the sub
lime phrase which il is pretended be did not
pronounce.
Nov this is what Antoine Deleau has re.
lated TO me many times: ' was iu the first
raDk-an advantage which | owed to nv
being tall. The English artillery was tbun.
deriDg upon US, and we replied to each dis.
charge by fuSiila0e which was kept %
with diminishing voleys.
Between two discharges the English
general cried out to US, Grenadiers, sarlen-
der.' The General Cambronne replied.
and | heard him perfectly well, La garde
me,rt et ne Sc Tead pas Fire!' cried the
British General.
"We repaired the square, and we replied
with our muskets. 'Grepadiers, surrender
you shall be treated like the first soldiers of
the worid!' the English General began
again with sorrowful voice. La garde
meurt ct ne Sc rend pas replied Cambron-
ne and along the whole line the officers
and the soldiers repeated, La garde meuyt
ct ne Sc rerd pas did like the rest.
A fresh volley then was poured upon
us; and we replied as well as we could
Surrender, Greasdiers, surrender !! cried
the mass OF English who surrounded US oD
oil sides. Then it was that Camhronne, mad
with impatience and anger, let fly the oath
you have heard OF. 1t was the last word
that l heard, Tor received a shot in my
cotback which stretched me senseless on a
heap of dead bodies" ----.r---
| regret, adds M. Deulip, that this re
cital spoils somewhat the superb description
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-08-01

COOP LETTER. st. Paul Press OF
Tuesday, contains first rate letter of Ser
geant William Harmon, OF the lst MiDpe>
ota, relative to the recent battles before
Richmond. 1t is written 10 racy and
pleasing style. But we would like to know
why that portion of his letter, which praises
General Mcclellan in the most glowing
terms, was suppressed. II that portion was
worth reading on our streets, surely it was
worth publication. Please explain rev
erend deacon. - Minneap0lis advertiser.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-08-01

The New York Commercial Adueytiser
sys Senator Chandler will "ackno Wedge
at home, in soberer mood, the injustice Of
his defamation of General Mcclellan. That
"sobe'er mood" says the Boston Post, can
never come while distileries exist.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-08-01
VOL. XIV.-NO. Z.
THE NEW CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS.
AN APPEAL
BY OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES.

BY OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES.
Listen. young heroes your country is calling !!
Time strikes the hour for the brave and the
true
Now, while the foremost are fighting and
falling,
Fill up the ranks that have opened for you
You whom the fathers made free and defended,
Stain not the scroll that emblaZons their
fame!
You whose fair heritage spotless descended,
Leave not your children birthright of
Stay not for questions while Freedom stands
Wait not tifl Honor lies wrapped in his pail
Brief the lips meeting be, swift the hands
clasping-
"Off for the wars !" is enough for them IL.
Break from the arms that would fondly caress
Hark! tits the bugle.blast! sabres are drawn!
Mothers shall pray for you. fathers shall bless
Maidens shall weep for You when you are
gone
Never or now cries the blood of nation,
Poured on the turf where the red rose shoul
bloom;
Now is the day and the hour of salvation
Never or now ! peals the trumpet of doom
Never or now ! roars the hoarse-throated cam
non
Through the black canopy clotting the skies;
Never or now flaps the shell blasted pennon
Ger the deep ooze where the Cumberland
lies
From the foul dens where our brothers are
dying,
Aliens and foes in the lard of their birth,
From the rank swamps where our martyrs are
lying
Pleading in vain for handful of earth;
From the hot plains where they perish out.
numbered,
Furrowed and ridged by the battle.ield's 5
plough,
Comes the loud summons too long you have
slumbered,
Hear the last Angel.trump-Never or Now |!
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Professor F. S. Homes OF the South
Carolina Nitre Bureau, in acknowledging
offerings of lead, saws:

From an "aged mother" of Newberry, who
lost her brave son, her last born, in the gallant
charge of the 27th Of June, We received a pack
age of bullets; they belonged to "her boy"
and had been nodded by his own hands just
before leaving for the army, eighteen months
ago. In this package was q parcel of lead
collected by some of his faithful negro servants
who, We are told, q idolized him." Of their
own accord they brought 1t to their aged mis-
tress. with the request that it be sent to make
bullets to avenge the death of 'Mass Burt"
their beloved master.
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is strong demand for silver 10
New York at lis. Gold is at l2O and
I2l.
Litchfield enquirer., 1862-01-02

STORING PoTAToEs.-After all the trouble of getting potatoes grown and ready for the pota- toe. bin tis worth while to try to keep them from rottng. The Scottish Fd,n1er has the follow ing on this subject;
 Before the appearance of the disease in 1845 it was quite common to store potatoes in large masses in houses. The roots would often keep sound in this state throughout the greater part of the winter. No fermentation was induced and any little heat generated had the effect of causing the roots to sprout. Since that time however things have been entirely changed. In le45 the larger portion of the crop was taken up to all appearance quite sound but when ever it was stored in large pits or in houses, de- structive fermentation was induced which speed fly reduced the roots to rotton mass It has been observed that thunder storms seem to stim- ulate the latent seeds of the disease and pro. mote first the destruction of the hauIm and then that of the tubers. It has been found that put ting together potatoes in large quantities. has often had the effect of spreading the taint through the whole. For this reason it is seldom that they are now stored in houses. The small Ter the quantities that can be put together the better, as it will diminish the risk of their spoil Ing. The narrower therefore the pits are made so much the more chance is there of the roots keeping through the winter ard not sprouting prematurely in spring. 1tis far more advisable to begin to store before the weather becomes cool, as heat is very apt to spread the destruc- tive taint'
Litchfield enquirer., 1862-01-02

to be feared, in our century, than magicans.- Your names, however, are sufficient to assure me of the error.'
 But said the persistent Portier, pointing to LE VAssEuR, why did his friend say he would ask for Satan, and what does that black trunk contain?'
 Instead of answering this question, MEYER BEER opened the trunk. It contained lot of rolls of MSS, upon which was written in large letters, Robert le Diable.'
 l rented this chamber said the composer to the Comulissary, to study with M. LE VAssEUR the role of the diabolical Bertram,' which he is to represent in the Opera. We could not do it in my hotel it is plain, and as we wished to pre- serve strict incogl,ito, we selected this garret for its convenience and appropriateness. NJ. LE VAssEuR, in spirit of fun, invented the pan ole, l wish to go to the Devilp
 Imagine the apologies of the Commissary, and the confusion of the Portier, who merely ejacu- lated profound An!
 Fourteen days afterwards the two, lM. Chm. missionaire and M Po,fier, wcre-in two differ. ent boxes, (which had been presented to them by the composer as reward for their secrecy) witnessing the first representation of this great master wosk of the great MEYERBEE--' Robert le Diable.'
 The former applauded vehemently, but the lat ter was silent until the end of the Scene of the Conjuration, when he was heard to mutter
 Even now am not convinced that this man is not the Devil!
Litchfield enquirer., 1862-01-02

CANADA Bow Wow.-When big surIy mas tiff shakes himself and growls, any little puppy proteges of his are sure te bristle about and make most execrable fussy barking When
 Great Britain takes snuff, esfada sneezes. Now that England shows disposition to send over such an ultimatum as Surrender (the traitors)
 or fight :" the Canada hunkies are working them selves into an ecstacy of rage and assume all sorts of ludicrous pugilistic attitudes "Toronto"
 $ going to erect batteries and intrench herself forthwith; the militia are to be put on war foot ing: gun boats and lake navy are to be extem-
 porized, and the Great Western Railway" off. cers it seems are making foolsof themselves by organizing their employees into companies and regiments. We would advise the latter to take a little warning from the Baltimore and Ohio R. R. and be not too eager to play with edged tools. In case of real provocation or trouble it would not be difficult for the West to put an efectual embargo on transit of passengers or freight by that road, dramatically sealing it up, and thenceforth the officers of the "Great Yves. tern" would have more leisure than they would know what to do with. Without conceding a particle to 'JohD Bulls" bluster or bullying, Jonathan" will do just what is fair and right
 f"Bull" proves inaccessible to reason, and deter mined on fight, he can have as much as he wants and more too. "Canada," however. under any circumstances that may arise would do well to keep as quiet as possible. In war between s.Titans" when mountains begin to hurtle through the air, such puny go-between If too imperti
 nent) will incur great risk of getting pretty thor
 oughly smashed up in the very first encounter
 Heaven knows we deprecate war with Eng
 land, and Heaven knows if such deplorable event does arise, Canada will rough it from the start after such fashion as she little dreams
Litchfield enquirer., 1862-01-02

CHANGES IN THE NAVAL SERvrcE.-The bill to promote the efficiency of the navy having rass. ed both houses of Congress, has been approved by the President, and become law. tprovides for inc retirement of officers after forty6ve years service. but such retired officers may be assigned to shore duty or placed in command at sea by thc President, but cannot be restored to the ac- five list except on receiving vote of thanks from Congress for galantry in action. The bill tain or commander to the command of squad- with the rank and title of Hag-oficer. Under the old system promotions were only made in the order upon the register. The secretary of the navy is authorized to bestow two hundred medals of honor upon such petty officers, sea- men, landsmen and marines as shall most dis tinguish themselves by gallantry in action du, ring this war, end sloo0 are appropriated to car, ry this provision into effect.
Litchfield enquirer., 1862-01-02

It is seldom in overhauling exchanges and glancing through the floating newspaper litcra- ture of the day, we find poem breathing senti- ments so tender, beautiful and exalted; in lan- guage so exquisite and simple, as the following: TO MY HUSBAND OF THE THIRD IOWA
 CAVALRY. am sitting where the moonlight, soft and silyery
 as of yore, Fling its gentle dalliance round me, on my lonely
 chamber door; And within it's witching meshes, I've retraced Wandered through it's changing bowers, bright
 with pleasure, dim with pain. There was one all rosy tinted, where the moon
 light brightest fell Where the perfume from sweet flowers foatsd
 with soft musics swell And I knew within that bower I had stood a
 happy bride. Breathed the VOWS that bound me ever to thy
 strong and faithful side. But 'tis gdne-the vision faded, and I'm weep
 ing here alone, Weeping o'er my shattered idol-oer my earthly treasure flown, For know that thou art kneeling at my peerless rivals shrine:
 fes' lsee her snowy fingers clasped convulsively in thine.
 Ana | saw the look of daring, as you grasped l your sahres hiit, swearing thus to guard and shield her, though ,. your hearts blood should be split; This. and more, heard you utter. in a low and tender tone Words of deep and fond devotion, which belone. ed to me alone. | And marked her wondrous beauty. as .be hen, her regal head
 To list the words of constancY her kneelins lover said;
 But ah, the face was sad with grief, the starry eyes with tears,
 And like myself, all wistfully, she glanced at b. IV gone years. Enough my selfish heart is melted. Twas blind | but now sec
 My country! oh, my country! I give him up t | thee. ..-..-s To thee, to thee, and should he fall ere yet tn, cause be won,
 Father, Father Holy One! Thy will, not mine be done.
Litchfield enquirer., 1862-01-02
Dentistry.

nR. E. w. BLAKE, WOULD GAIL THE 11 attention of his patrons to his superior mode of filling Teeth with pure gold, which rem ders further decay next to impossible. He would also ask them to look at his superior Single Gum Teeth also to his Premium Continuous Gum Teeth-the best in use.
 The strctest attention given, as usual, to the careful yet E EApeditious Extraction sf Teeth with or without the use of Chloroform, Ether and other benumbing agents.
 Business hours from 8o'clock, A. NJ. to6 o'clock P. M Office in the first building south of the Mansion House, (up stairs,)
 Sixteen years in the business-Ihirteen in Litchield, Conn.
 Litchie Id. January l. 1861.
Litchfield enquirer., 1862-01-02
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
James Humphrey, Jr.

KnLAIN AND ORNAMENTAL PRINTER N and Publisher oi HE LITcHFIEED ENQUIRER. Job Printing of all descriptions neatly and promptly executed Legal Blanks ot the various kinds, al ways on hand Office in Bishop Sedg- wick's Building, West Street.
Litchfield enquirer., 1862-01-02
ST.JULIEN SALOON

selling Raw, Roasted and Stewed OYSTERS, II Reg do.-Norwalk Planting-served up to suit.ols also selling Sweet Potatoes, She'll oys- 1srs, Confectioneries.Mi .Mince. Apple and Custard ed Chickens. The only Beverage Beer and Ci der. He respectfully solicits the trade.
 Burlington Crackers, at wholesale and re.
 s. A. WHEELER. Llschfeid. Sept. l7th, 1861. tf.22
Litchfield enquirer., 1862-01-02

Gen. Hunter. having trustworthy information that one Gordon and his band are devastating Platte County, Missouri sends word to the trus- tees of Platte City that if Gordon is not deliv- cred up to him within ten days or driven out of the county, he will reduce the city to ashes and burn the house of every secessionist in the county. That is the talk.
Litchfield enquirer., 1862-01-02
buckingham & swift,

A TruENEYS AT LAW, NO. lG9 BROAD "A way, -st Floor, -Gilscy Building, corucr oy oourtland street, NewYork.
 J IN M. BUCKINGHAM, FREDERICK B. SWIFT.
 ..Uur Mir. Swift is Commissioner of Deeds for ihe various States, and Notary Public Particu- Ear attention is given to taking testimony, ac- Acknowledgements &c. o6
Litchfield enquirer., 1862-01-02
c. s. WhaDleS.

ND ErAIRER OF CARRIAGES AND WAGONS AO of all kinds. at the old shop of Wm. Rogers in West street. Particular attention paid to re- painting and trimming. Also, new work made to order in the shortest possible time and at the cheapest rates for the ready rhino.
 Give me'a call 2-tf
Litchfield enquirer., 1862-01-02
AD NASO.
ALI NAcU. ALYRIC. MACHINE PoETRY.

ALYRIC. MACHINE PoETRY. 1saw maiden bright and fair, All flowing was her golden hair, In wavy eurls of streaming light, Adown her neck of purest white. Upturned to Heaven her soft blue eyes, Rivalled the azure of the skies, And her light breathings shed perfume, Such as Spring roses give in bloom. Sudden, with a peculiar grace Her fair hand wandered OCT her face, Then from her pocket forth she drew, cambric handkerchief, and blew With firm, distinct and vigorous blows, Three times, her purely Grecian nose. And 10! the clear sonorous sound, Woke all the woodland echoes round; From hill to glen the strain was borne, Like note of hunters mellow horn, Cawing, up sprung the startled crow, Swift bounded from its lair the roe, The little lambkins and their Mas SSt The chorus joined with loud baa-aas, And from each brook the frogs in gles Crooked a melodious symphony. All Nature, with one voice arose To swell the echoes of the blows, Of that fair maiden's Grecian nose. And there was one to whose fond cars The strain seemed "music of the spheres" A youth, whose manly bosom burned With love, and knew that love returned. Not the celestial harmonies
 That grace 'The Prophets Paradise;" Not the Eolian's spirit song Where sweet south winds it's notes prolong, Nor strains that greet the dayligt's close, When Persia's Bul-bul woos the rose, For him, had music, like the blows Of that fair maiden's Grecian nose. 'Oh signal dear, exclaimed the youth, My life, my love, my joy, my truth, l fly to thee, in thy chaste arms To quiet all my souls alarms And soon he gains the happy spot: All fears, all dangers are forgot; To his fond heart the maid is pressed, And both in the embrace are blessed. Boots not that this machine should tell Where all can fancy quite as we'll, How he protested, and how she Scorn an eternal constancy; But when the moment came to part, With half chok'd voice and throbbing heart She said-' Tomorrow, if live, The self same signal will give.' Farewell, he cried, though friends oppose, My breast is steeled against all foes, While may hear the signal blows Sounding from that dear Grecian nose.
 * < They parted-and this song must close. If still she blows-and still he goes, There's no one as knows on knows.