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The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-12-26
A Theory Of our Defeat at Freder-
icksburg.
C Correspondence of the New York Times.

Correspondence of the New York Times.
FALMOUTH, Dec. 15.-The enemy had
been successfully deceived as to the point
we should attack, and large part of their
army, under Jackson, had been rapidly
marched to point fifteen or twenty miles
down the river, and another portion of it,
under D. Fl. Hill, in the opposite direction,
in anticipation of the crossing at one or the
other of these points.
Thus, while they were least of all ex-
pecting the Union army to cross in front
of the town, their forces were so disposed
as to make the direct attack the only one
likely to succeed. Their forces had been
divided, and sudden assault upon their
centre promised to place us in possession
of their well-chosen position, and between
the right and left wings of their army,
which would have conn., elled them to fall
back and open the way for our advance
upon Richmond by their line of retreat.
These, understand, were part of the
reasons which operated in the mind of Gen.
Burnside for crossing where he did, and it
is presumed that the same argument Sc
cured the assent of the majority Of the
corps commanders to the plan.
That it did not succeed is no doubt ow-
ing to the delay of whole day in throw
ing the ar my across the river, and attack
ing the enemy while he is off his guard-a
delay which was caused by the stubborn
resistance of brigade of Mississippi rifle
men (Gen. Barksdale's), who concealed
themselves behind stone walls and in brick
stores and houses opposite and near the
landing, and thrice compelled our men to
abandon the attempt by their deadly fire.
A achole day aoas thus soced to the enc
my, who, notified of our movements, rap
idly countermarched his forces, and con-
centrated them behind his skillfully chosen
position. Gen. Jackson, on his return
march, was just in time to fall upon Gen.
Franklins left flank, who crossed two miles
below the town, while the two Hills and
Longstreet engaged him in front, and pre-
vented him from forming a junction with
the right and centre Grand Divisions, I'M
der Sumner and Hooker.
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The Milwaukee Sentinel, speaking of
the Fredericksburg battle, says:

We cannot refrain, in such light as til
graph dispatches furnish of the affair, co -
press the opinion that the attack to which our
men were led on Saturday last at Frederick
burg, stands unparalleled in this war or any
other for its fool-hardy recklessness, or criminal
stupidity. 1t was bad enough and desperate
enough to be obliged to attack the enemy in
their well defined and well prepared entrench-
ments, but to march to the very muzzle of
their rifles. to the point of their bayonets, and
in front OF their cannon withouta suspicion Of
their presence, or apparently the faintest con-
lecture that they might take advantage of the
Instructions to our forward march to shelter
themselves to resist us, seems to us, as we re-
marked, Unparalleled in its recklessness or stu
pidity. St
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-12-26
From the Cincinnati Daily Times, March Fl, 1861

From the Cincinnati Daily Times, March FL, 1861
The Scandinavian Remedies appear to be
growing in favor with the public, if we may
judge by the testimonials constantly received
by the proprietor. A letter from Wisconsin, to
be found in our advertising columns, announ
ces that among the physicians of that locality
it is becoming very popular, and what is very
unusual, is being adopted by them in their
practice, as cure for many diseases which they
cannot treat efectually in any other way. We
understand that the immense trade carried on
for several years in these medicines has during
the present yearly doubled. Their process of
operating is by a thorough publication of the
blood. and a consequent eradication of disease;
Read the letter. t... :.
Oct II, 1862. 1y-e ON.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-12-26

RAN.-Certainly the climate of Mime
sota must be changing, when the Oldest
inhabitant cannot remember rain to have
fallen on the 23d of December, as was the
case yesterday afternoon. The day was
very disagreeable, equal to the worst kind
of winter day in any of the middle
States. The rain CONCEALED as soon as it
reached the ground, and formed smooth
icy surface, upon which it was difficult to
walk,
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-12-26

FAMOUS INDIANS Yur truly friend "
Little Grow, is immortalized by Whitney,
who has succeeded at great expense, by the
aid of special artist, in obtaining an ex-
cellent photograph of the old villain. Those
who purchase copies will notice that he has
apparently white shirt and standing collar,
and looks somewhat respectfully dressed.
As to the precise time this picture was
taken, we could tale unfold, but we for
bear, for the present.
"Cut Nose /" is the name of one of the
Indians who signalized himself in killing
eighteen women and children, and five
men, so Mr.. Whitney's photograph card
says. We trust Mr.. Whitney will obtain
photograph Of his appearance, while hang
ing between heaven and earth, as an &C
compartment to his present picture.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-12-26

eAall sthe Chippewss be Removed
y - 81 ! 3 from FSIinnesota q
An APPEAL m RKHALF or THE NORTHERN
% = FRONTIER n FIA

. s "A y
To Citixess Of Southern Ainnesota !:
1.-The undersigned respectfully asks q hearing
from his yellow citizens, upon the foregoing
subject. Intelligence from Warrington gives
o prospect of the removal Of Sioux and Winnie
bagoes from the State Why not remore the
Chppescds
If Southern minnesota will strike hands
make common cause-with the people of the
Northern counties, for a total removI Of In
dams, it can be done. Let their constituents
demand the removal of the Chippewas, and our
Senators and representatives can and will ac-
complish it. Fortunately one of the Congress
ional Delegation. has more influence with the
Chippewa nation, than any other citizen of the
Northwest.
The undersigned proposes series of public
meetings, for. the discussion of the Indian CUES
ton, particularly with reference to the special
topic above named. A schedule of times and
places is annexed. An opportunity will be given
for the presentation of views adverse to those
of the speaker.
At the meeting announced for Sunday, De-
cember 2Sth, in Faribault, the subject OF the
lecture viii be, Indian Missions-Their His
tory, and only when and how they can be
successful
A general attendance is invited. The women
of Minnesota are entitled to be consulted on the
subject of our future Indian Policy, and their
presence viii be welcome at the meetings.
Speaking to commence at p. NJ. The hall Or
church will be selsonably announced.
JAMES w. TAYLOR.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-12-26

CARD TO THE LAplEs.-Dr. DUroNT's SUGAR.
COATED FEMALE REGULATING PILLS are the
only reliable Female Pills extant They operate
speedily and effectively and being sugar coated Gre
ate no nausea upon the most delicate stomach A
trial of these Pills will prove their superiority all
others. Price 81 box. Sent by mail to any ad-
dress by S. c. UrHAM 403 Chestnut Street. Philadel-
phia, Pa. Circulars sent free. oct21 ,dIGw1y
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-12-26

- DRUNKENNESS CURED The incbriate may now bid
defiance to the tempting cup, DIR. ZANE'S ANTI
DOTE FOR STRONG DRINK is a certain cure for
Drunkenness It creates dislike for strong drink,
and can be administered with or without the know
ledge of the patient. Price 81 box. Sent by mail
to any address by S. c. UrHAM 4O3 Chestnut Street,
Philadelphia, Pa. Circulars sent free oct21. d&w1y
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-12-26
T. on APPOINTMENTS.

RAMSEY COUNTY TAX ROLL-The Tax
Roll for this county was placed into the
Treasurer's hands on the 18th, but twas
discovered that the Bounty Tax authorized
by the extra session of the Legislature, was
omitted whereupon the Roll was return
ed to the Auditors Office, and the Com
missioners have directed the Bounty Tax
to be added, which will require several
days. labor so that the Treasurer will not
receive the roll till about the first of JAN
uary. From abstract made by the County
Auditor, we find the assessment and the
amount of tax levied to be as follows
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-12-26
DIED.

On the 18th inst, at the residence of his SON.
on Pearl street, Mr.. JOHN GRACE, aged IS
years.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-12-26

s. CONGRESSIONAL old friend E. D.
Cobb, we are glad to learn, has received
the appointment of Con1missary of the
First Mounted Rangers. The Governor,
we will admit, commits an act occasionally
that suits everybody--so in this case.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-12-26

Total amount of Tax Roll. 500, 1897 70
The total tax of last year was about
$1O7, OOO-deducting the amount of this
years roll therefrom, there is slight mar
gin in favor of the taxpayer for the COM
ing year.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-12-26

ON a New Method of
Treating Venereal Disease"
including Syphilis in all its
stages, GOnorhGa elect,
Structure, Varicocele and Hy-
drOcele, Diseases of the Kid
neys Bladder, &C., without
Mercury, containing a valua-
bic treatise on that wide
spread malady of youth,
Seminal Weakness, NOctur-
nal Emissions Sexual Debil-
lily, impotency, and the Sc
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-12-26

NOTICE is hereby given, that the
~ Board of Auditors for the Adjustment of
Claims for War Expenditures will meet for the pur
pose of adjusting and allowing Claims, at
Saint Wednesday, Nov 9TH
Shakopee Wednesday, 18th.
Henderson-Monday, 18th.
Saint Peter-Friday 21st.
Mankato-We Wednesday, 26th.
Anoka- Wednesday, Dec. 3rd
Nonticello-Friday Dec. 9Th.
Saint Cloud-Monday, Dec. sth.
Saint Paul-Monday, Dec 18th
Hastings-Dec. odd
Red Wing-Dec. Goth.
CLINTON G. REYNOLDS, President.
A. W. PRATT. Clerk.
oct30 -nOv12. d6wtilldec26
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-12-26
Rebel kilograms of the Frederfcks-
burg Battle.
kilograms to the Murfreesboro tTenn.l Banner.

kilograms to the Murfreesboro tTenn.l Banner.
RICHMOND, December IA.
An official dispatch to Gen. Cooper says:
eat O'Clock on Saturday morning the
enemy attacked our right wing and, as
the fog lifted, the battle ragged along the
line, from right. to left, until P. NJ, the
enemy being repulsed at all points, thanks
be to God. AS usual, we have to mourn
the loss of many brave men. expect the
battle will be renewed tomorrow morning.
(SignedO ''R. E. LEE"
Gen. Hampton reports that he entered
Dumfries and captured twenty wagons with
stores, and fifty prisoners, all of which he
brought to the Rappahannock. Gen. Sigel
is expected at Dumfries tomorrow.
RICHMOND, December H.
Passengers report that the enemy was
driven back two miles yesterday, and our
troops occupied the battlefield till morn
ing. Our loss is variously stated-proba-
bly, not more than 500 killed, and $500
wounded. The body Of Gen. Tom Cobb
was brought down this evening. The enc
my's loss is reported as immense. A thou
sand dead lay in one field. The Federal
Gen. Hooker is reported killed. Passen-
gers report that we have /, 500 prisoners.
1T is remarked that the notorious Ba-
j NJ
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CHIppswAs. About twenty Chippewa
Indians were in town yesterday, on trad
ing expedition. They brought down lot
of moccasitis for sale. 10, tbs poor In
dian. ~ ~ =
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.BURBANK'S COLUMN
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1862. WINTER 1863.
R r AN GE M ENT.
!, Minnesota Stage Company
100 "a CARRYING THE ~ 'tHNh-
northwestern Express
Z. AND
saf, TILE UNITED STATES MAIL.
THE UNITED STATES MAIL.

The Roads well stocked with first class horses,
Concord Coaches, with careful and experienced Driv-
ers, all under the control of competent Agents.
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SON KEGS OF NAILS Il SPIKES

SNn KEGS OF NAILS Il SPIKES
eSVV $50 boxes assorted Window Glass
10 gross pit TANKS 5 casks Prlnes
) casks Currants eases Nutmegs
100 mats Cassia so cans Mustard
IS bags Whole Pepper and Piuento
cans English and French Mustard
50 bbis Vinegar 10 cases Salad Oh
Dr. 100 boxes Rabbits Pure Saleratus
10 boxes s. G. Soda
80 coils assorted Manila Coriaoe
100 dozen Bed Cords
IS boxes Vermiceli and MaccarOui
' bbls Sage and Tapioca so boxes Starch
100 dozen and Hoped Pals
so dozen assorted Tubs and Keeers
so gross Playing Cards
500 boxes G. ID. CapS-and Elys and Cokes
water
1000 lbs Bar Lead 1000 sacks shot ..... .
j. G. 6 II. c. BURBANK & CO.,
-. Lower Levee
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THE Confessions and Experience
u
..t N " A LII ID.
Published for the benefit, and as q warning and
A CAUTION TO YOUNG MEN,
who suffer from Spermatorrhea Nervous Debility,
Premature Decay &C., supplying, at the same time,
THE MEANS OF SELF CURE. BY one who has
cured himself after being put to great expense and
By enclosing post paid addressed envelope single
copies may be had of the author
NATHANIEL MAYFAIR, ESQ.,,
dec19.d&w Bedford Kings Co., n Y.
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1T is remarked that the notorious Ba-
ker, who, with Bowles, "piped " Mrs.
Brinsmade, is still retained in Secretary
Stanton's employ.
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NREDERICK ILDE3RANDT,

TREEN APPLES.
NJ Received daily, and for sale in quantities to
suit purchasers BIZ r r. MCMILLAN. 4
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Oct II, 1862. 1y-e o m.
, 1862-01-01

Tho Houston I;7tgra7,h, Of the I'd inst.
states that Galveston has been eFacuutel and
the movable property, public and private, was
being removed to Houston. Hon. Vim. P.
Hill arrived at home few days aso, from
whom VIC gain substantially the following
facts:
On the Goth ult., a council Of war was held
at Galveston, st which it was determined that
it was impossible to defend the city SUCCESS
fully. The largest guns at the lortiGcatioas
upon the island were 52poundcrs, smooth
borcs, having r:luge not exceeding two miles,
While the cntmySe guns we're Of the largest
cclibrc, shooting with accuracy three or four
miles. Tc await an attack WAS simply to in
vite tic surrender or obstruction Of our troops
and the city, without the power OF inflieting
Injury upon the assailants. It was thought
Gcst, therefore, under all the circumstances.
to cyacuate Galveston, and occupy position
in the rear Of tie city, so IS to rcpel any ad-
vance Of the Federal troops after they had
landed.
III consequence Of this determination, Al
order was issued for tho removal Of all tho
hcepital patients from Galveston to Houston,
which was accomplished Immediately. AL
tho public and private property was being
RAPIDLY removed to Houston, when Judge Hill
Left Galveston. The proprietor of the N.1es
al rented house in Houston, and announced
city, and ali the other newspaper establish
mcnts, it is supposed, have done the same
The GUNS have been removed from tho differ
ert Notifications, an1 the troops haVc fallen
hack 10 the terminus or the railroad bridge On
the island, and sti'i larger force stationed at
Virginia Point, on tie mainland.
Il seems thai Gen. Herbert has been notified
Of cont mplatrd attack, but is not advised
as to the first point that may be assa3led.
, 1862-01-01

ample peNcr hy tho Constitution Tie
e2Igency- demands that it be exercised.
Ii.e pcni.le sic in i proper franc Of mind
10 second what may be done by the nation
al legislature for their relief and for the
protection If vital public Interests But
what can be tsonc? VIC have already in
tlicated what oug1. to be done: Leey a s.a-
t;oa0z ta2. on all 6aak eirrulation-a war
taxa tax for public safety-that shall be
large enough and often enough collect
cd 10 compel the suspended, broken,
ruined ragg-Honcy mills 10 close their doors
and Induce Institutions that are solvent and
willing to do what they can to maintain
tic credit OF the country to accept the
proposition which the Government will
tender them, to do business On the basis Of
Inc public securities Of the Republic! In
that measure lies our salvation; but we
doubt if there is wisdom and firm
less enough in the members Of
that Congress at Washington to i'm
pei them 10 a policy so heroic But
the issues Of these banks must be restrain
cd, or we at once enter upon career that
has no possible termination, save in wide
spread ruin! Hundreds Of millions Of pa
per, in addition to what is now afloat will
bc added to the currency, and there will he
no hope Of securing for it redemption now
OF at any time hereafter. The Government,
in the prosecution Of the war, now that the
gold market is closed to it, will he COM
PEELED 10 conduct its operations with Treas
ury notes; and as its expenses, ordinary
and extraordinary, cannot fall below sit
hundred millions per annum shall be com
PEELED, if there is no adequate and timely
legislation, to meet in all business the ap-
palling fact that the aggregate currency Of
The couutry-an rredecmable-wil not
be less than eight hundred millions
Of dollars at the Gerry zouest-
"a fact that all men who have studied and
know the effect OF paper money on prices
and Industry, on exports and imports, on.
the quantity Of precious metals that we
shall bc able to keep in the country, and on
the public morality and the public veal,
will regard with unfeigued terror! Let
Congress act and the impending calamity
may be arrested!
, 1862-01-01
A TRIP AMONG THE KENTUCKY
CAWpS.
The Minnesota Sccoad-7Ae Chicago z9naees-
E7'1al<thf'xn-camp Nezdn-.Bxsoa Greek
Au'.fos0ssi{te-Alfairs q. GTtN Ri,tT.

Especial Correspondence Of the Chicago Tsibune.1
AusroEnsy111E, December 2e, 1861.
Leaving tic city by the Louisville 65 Nash
willie railroad, tho country presented The ap-
pearance of June in Illinois. Troops guard
all tEe railroad bridges and trestlcs Of any
considerable size. At 6hepherdsyil1c regi-
mcnt is stationed, who also guard Bardstown
Junction. at Lebanon Junction the Mime
eota Second guard tue railroad Interests Of tho
Lebanon branch and the bridges over the
Rolling Fork and ahc celebrated trcstlcs north
Of Muldraugl's Hill. The scenery here is tru-
1y magnificent.
Arriving at E1izabethtown nc found our old
friends the 18th Illinois Volunteers, Colonel
Tu,chin, had marched several days previous
for scecssia per the Nashville Turnpike, tic
Second Ohio being left guarding the town.
There are many very warm hearted Union
people in Elizabcthtown. The citizens speak
very highly Of the Nineteenth. and seem to ro-
gret very much when they Wero ordered away.
, 1862-01-01


-Four new iron clad friyyates are building in
England for the British navy the aiinotaur,
Achilles, Captain, and Northumberland With
the greatest possible haste it will be at least
twenty months before they can be put ahoat,
aud at least six months longer before they can
be put in commission. They are each 400 feet
long, 591G feet broad, and with Tonnage Of 6 SIS.
The iron coating is to be 51s inches thick,
backed up with ten inches Of teak, and half an
inch Of iron inside all These outer plates
Will weigh 2 GOO tons for each vessel-an enor-
nous mass for ship to carry in addition to
her pondcroEs engines, stores, guns, shot
and shell. Each vessel is estimated to cost
100000 or s, 900. They are not only to
be steam {rigates, but steam rams also, for
tleir bows project beneath the water 20 feet
in advance Of the apparent bows above. The
sides slope inwards to the waters edge at an
incline Of l foot in s55z. The advantage is
will necessarily be nearer the centre Of the
hold, and diminish the tendency Of the vessel
to roll. The armament for each is to bc36
10c-poundeE Armstrong guns on the main
deck, and q Of the same on tue spar deck,
with 2oopounders in the bows and 4 pivot
gun Of tho same size in the stern. They will
thus be enabled at q single broadside to throw
ton and L half Of shot and shell to q distance
NEARLY five miles # necessary
There was sale Of contEahand goods
at Evansville, Ind, Last week, which realized
The sum of s., ,S75. The articles consisted in
part Of 200 Pairs Of hickory shirt and brown
drilling drawers, coarse hut scryiccable arti-
clcs, evidently intended for the South; Of
over 1c0 DOZEN hoop skirts; large quantity
Of salt and coffee; somc mules; q quantity of
percussion caps, and q portion Of the ma
chincry of paper mill, shipped for Nashville.
box Of backing vas among the articles
sold, in the bottom Of which was quantity
Of military buttons. This neat little cheat
was.sllipped from Evansville.
Col Green, of the New York 10th regi-
ncEt, who shot his Major, (AIcNctt, J has been
handed over to the civil courts for trial, and
he hes been placed under 81, 900 bonds to ap-
, 1862-01-01

- Tic 1st Michigan regiment, at Aanap-
oils Junction, lave camp runors that they arc
to be ordered home for the defence Of tho
border.
, 1862-01-01

e8 The land office at Fimccnnes, Ind, has
been discontinued, and its archives removed
to indianapolis.
, 1862-01-01

| Col Green, of the New York 76tl, regi-
ncEt, who shot his M;jor, (a1cNett, has been
handed over to the civil courts for trial, and
he hes been placed under 81, 900 bonds to ap-
pear for trial should IN indictment be found,
, 1862-01-01

kentucky Military Matsf7s-List Of her Loyal
Troops Of Illinois Fo,uate,1s-lLlita-
~ Aoec,aents-1Ne kentucky Conaxatioa
dct fr
, 1862-01-01

= Bishop Hughes and ThuFlow Weed
went over to London, Immediately following
the departure Of Gen Scott for home.
, 1862-01-01

1st Kentucky-CoL Frank L. NoIford, Somer
ect.
Cd kentucky-Col Buckuer Beard, Muuforls
vile.
Sd kcntucky-Col. James S. Jac:zaon, Ovens
boro.
4tk kentucky-coi Jesse Bay1cs, Louisville.
INFANTRY
, 1862-01-01

Especial Correspondence OF the Chicago Tribune
LovI=y1LLE, Dec. 80, 1861.
Tic following arc the regiments, both Of
cavalry and infantry, raiscd for the war in the
State Of Kentucky. Tic list is made up from
the official report Of Adjutant-Gencral j. "
Finnel: