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Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-01-15

ANTICS OF NORTHERN FAsH1oNABLEs.-The an.
nouncement is made by the Northern journals with
great gravity, that the other days Mrs. President
Lincoln, in doing shopping in New York, carried
home her own bundle, and now it is fashionable"
for ladies to do it. Mrs. Morgan, of New York not
to be behindhand, attended lecture at Albany,
few evenings ago, occupied prominent seat and
knit as ndustriously as her grandmother on sol.
diers stocking. Great is fashion, when teaching by
example?
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-01-15
CHATHAM.
For the Standard.
CAMP OF 2sru REG, N. C. Vols. !
WILMINGTON, Jan. 4, 1862.

gave us, the 2Sth regiment N c. volunteers, COM
manded by Col. Lane, handsome dinner on New
Years day. The long table, erected for that pur-
pose on the parade ground, was filled with all the
delicacles as we'll the substantias of life and the
Thousand soldiers present freely attested their ap-
probation Of the same.
Gen. Anderson and staff were out and many Of
the ladies graced the occasion with their presence
and with their smiles, pretty faces, and their kind
the fate Of war, to spend our New Year away from
home.
This is but one of the many acts of kindness
which has been shown us by the Wilmington Ia
dies, to whom We feel deeply thankful and for whom
we shall ever entertain the most pleasant recol-
lection.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-01-15

QuERr..When robust and healthy looking men
get certificate to release them from military duty.
is it because they think it is injurious to their
constitutions to drill than to hunt possums all night;
are they afraid the State may make call for the
militia next spring?
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-01-15
THAT'S So.-The Nashville Banner of the 18th

THAT'S So.-The Nashville Banner of the 10th
says:
Next to murder, speculation upon the country's
need is the most loathsome of crimes. A really
bloody, out and out Spectator of the kind should
be drawn and quartered and stewed into soup to
sharpen the appetites Of the men made poor by his
extortions, for the plenty which would surely follow
tne determination Of the whole Of them. We
wouldn't recommend the diet except to over healthy
StQmachsn I-'
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-01-15

The flag of trnce at Norfolk the other day brought
from Old Point lot of blankets for the Yankee pri-
soners at New Orleans, directed as follows: "Pri-
soners, Rebel government New Orleans" Gen.
Huger very properly returned them for proper d.
rection
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-01-15

-Four important and valuable arrivals at least have
been reported for the week just cosed-one of them
steamer that has left Confederate port after the
blockade was pronounced infalbly strict and close
These occurrences show what may be done if pro.
per encouragement be given by the authorities at
Richmond
The blockade is furnishing noble school for train
ing competent corps Of Mariners, and for develop
ing our resources. CHarlesson Courier, 9Th inst.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-01-15
Illen. aged 30 and child &

=: On the same day the following negroes belong.
ing 70 tne estate OF Geo. NJ. Lloyd, deceased, were
follows: WIN 'A'efeS'' as
Priscilla, aged II, e oos
Carolina, and young child, 0Ss
1drboro' Soutberoan
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-01-15

Col. BRADroRD-This returned Hatteras prisoner
met with a cordial reception from his many friends
on his arrival here yesterday. In reply to congra-
tuations on his looking we'll, he stated that the
rations served out to them were the common army
rations by adding to which So SO week. each, they
lived very WELL The numerous prisoners formed
highly intellectual society, and they were allowed
to get the New York and Boston papers daily. By
some Of the officers of the enemy, (of the regular
servce) they were treated with great poteness and
even kindness. He confirms the statements hereto
fore made Of the utterly deenceless condition Of the
Hatteras garrison whose balls fell short of the enc
my about 500 yards whilst their shells, at the rate
of 80 minute, fell within the 90 fee: square ell
closed by the walls of the fort The enemy had OBJ
tanned the exact range Of the fort so as to place
these shells with perfect accuracy. After getting
board the enemy's ships surprise was expressed to
our officers that they had held out so long, in con-
test that could by no possibility have any other
termination than in surrender.
It will be recollected that the Hatteras garrison
were surrendered distinctly as "prisoners Of war;"
point Of great significance and which had not pre-
viousy been conceded during the war. Col Bradford
states that Gen. Butler refused to grant this, but
that Com. Stringham consented. Without this
concession, the fight would have been renewed, at
all hazards. 49,, -
On one other point the Colonel's information is
important and interesting 1t will be recollected
that the enemy landed between 800 and 400 men on
the first evening of the engagement, who took pos.
session Of Fort Clark which portion of our troops
had been forced to evacuate. Col. Bradford states
that accommodating party was sent that night who
reported the force of the enemythus landed at 1400
about double the whole force on our side-Fay. Obs.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-01-15

PUBLIC SALE OF NEGRoEs-A public sale Of no
groes belonging to estate Of E. Cromwell, deceased
took place in this town, on Tuesday last on cred;t
OF six months without interest, at the follow;us
nriceS. 0-S AoAAohlub
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-01-15

New Orleans has contributed $21 600 and one
hogshcsd of sugar, to the Charleston sufferers
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-01-15

NAPOLEON AND Waffle following letter was
written by Napoleon to one of his Generals Au-
gereau, on the 2lst of February, 1914. 1t is pecu-
larly applicable to Lincolns Government at WASH
ington, Mcclellan, and may not be altogether mis-
applied to some of our own Confederate command
ers At any rate the lesson taught by it, of prompt
and decisive action the part of military coul-
manders, should not be thrownssaway. We COM
mend it to all who have the excuse always at hand,
that something is wanted to perfect the equipment
of their forces ere they venture to march against
the enemy:
"What! Six hours after receiving the first troops
from Spain you are not in the field! Six hours Of
rest is quite enough for them. l conquered at Nam
gs with the brigade of dragons coming from Spain,
who from Bayonne had not drawn rein. Do you
say that the six bataons from Mines want clothing
and equippage, and are uninstructed? Augereau,
what miserable excuses! l have destroyed 900
enemies with battalions Of conscript scarcely cloth
ed, and without cartridge boxes The National
Guards are pitiful! have here 1000 from Anglers
a~d Bretangue in round hats, without cartridge
boxes, but with good weapons, and l have made
them tell. There is no money. you say? But
where do you expect to get money, but from the
pockets of the enemy? You have no means.?-
Seize them. You have magazine? Tut tut!
that is too ridculous order you to put yourself
in the field twelve hours after you receive this let
ter. If you are still the Augereau Of Castigloine,
keep your command. If your sixty years are too
much for you, relinquish it to the oldest of your
general officers. The country is menaced and in
danger. 1t can only be saved by daring and alacrity
and not by vain delays. You must have nucleus
Of 5000 picked troops? have not so many, yet
have destroyed three armies, captured 10000 pris-
oners, taken two hundred pieces.of artillery, and
thrice saved the capital The enemy are in full
flight upon Troyes? Be before them. Act no long.
er of late Resume the method and spirit of '93.
When Frenchman see your plume waving in the
van and you, first of ALL exposed to the enemy's
fire, you will do with him whatever you will.'
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-01-15

ENGLAND coNTEMPLArEs WAR IN ANY Event
The London correspondent of the Manchester Guar
dian says: 1.-THE conviction forces itself upon many
that the, day is not far distant when the Southern
Confederation must be recognized; and that recog-
milton may be expected to bring about a fresh diff.
fculty, in which we must be prepared to maintain
our policy. 1t is with this view, and as demon
stration of our intention to hold our own way, that
the government is sending out 10 900 men to Canada
without any reference to the reply of the American
Cabinet If Messrs Mason and Slidell landed at
Liverpool tomorrow not soldier tne less would be
sent out If We are to have war with the North,
in connection with this United States schsm there
could be no more favorable time than the present
1t would be short and decisive war; and would have
a vital influence on the preservation of peace and
the uninterrupted freedom of commerce for many
years to come, without our having to pass through
the ordeal Of social and mercantile confusion which
wars, as a general rule entail. Our military de-
partments are working double time. The clothing
establishments at Pim,loo was at full work all last
night and the preceding one.
1t is very common anticipation among persons
of Canadian experience that war with this country
Is lkelier to end in our acquisition of Portland,
than in the capture of Montreal by the Federal
armies. In any case there are notifications of our
Canadian frontier which can scarcely fail to follow
upon war. The States frontier, as settled by the
Ashburton treaty, closely hugs the postage road
our Canadian highway from the coast-along a
great part Of its length. The United States have
two fortified ports close upon that road, which
would have to be taken at the outbreak of war,
well as Cape Rouse, (Which they have been lately
strengthening within thirty miles or so of Montreal
The London Observer of the 22d December, (nin.
isterial organ) says that England wishes for peace
but that she will gain by war; as it will enable her
to rectify her American frontiers, open the ports Of
the South, and give lesson to the United States.
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WAR PRIcEs-The following articles, being
portion of a cargo recently arrived from Havana,
advertised in the Express for several days. were sold
at ruction 1ast-week by Messrs. La Roche & Bell,
of Savannah: 1898 sacks coffee, various brands,
brought from 66 to 668 cents per lb 90 pieces navy
and army cloth brought $40 to $12 SO per yard );
20 earboyes Carbonic Acid brought 81 per pound !;
100 hhds. clarified and brown sugars brought
Sail cents pound 80 reams letter paper brought
$9G1O 80 per ream.
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a. LYON TO SNEAK.
Pish for your palaver; | didn't ask for that
Think I'd read it? I've sent it over to the old man
who'll see about it. Meanwhile take the chickens
and advise you to look out for squalls.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-07-04
Daring Burglary at Winona.
SAFE BLOWN oPEN-$500 TAKEN THERE'S
FROM.

Last night between 10 o'clock and day
light, some persons entered the Office oil
Laird, Norton & Co., lumber dealers oil
this place, and committed bolder robbery
than has ever occurred in this city. The
burglars gained an entrance to the building
through side door which was fastened by
bar, by boring bole in the door large
enough to Insert hand and then raising
the bar from its place, opened the door
without any further trouble. A large size
Herring safe was in the Office, which they
took from its place, laid it on the floor and
by filling the key bole with powder, sue.
ceeded in blowing open the door, and then
took therelrom two small drawers contain,
ing. $500 in money, a number OF county and
city orders, bonds and notes. 1t appears
that after securing the drawers, they pro-
ceeded to single pile near by to look over
their spoils, and taking the money, left the
drawers and papers which were found this
morning. OF the money taken, $500 was
gold beonging to Mr.. d. L. Miller, former.
" of the firm of Curtis & Miller, which had
bsen deposited with Laird, Norton & Co,
and 800 belonging to the latter FIRM
Republican 9th.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-07-04
Occupation of Cumberland Gap
RETREAT OF THE ENEMY TO ABINGDON
VIRGINIA.

Correspondence of the Cincinnati Commercial
CUMBERLAND GAP, June 2O.-The rebel
Gibraltar, of which we have heard so much.
and which has been held sn terrorem over
the heads of Union people in Kentucky, has
fallen. The boosted military genius of
Kirby Smith has gone down before the
superior strategic powers of the Buckeye
Morgan; in word, Cumberland GAP is
ours, and without the loss of a life or the
firing of gun.
A naturally strong position has been
worked upon for one year and two DAYS.
until the word "impregnable" comes near
telling the strength of the works and the
situation here than any elaborate report of
mine could do. Works are piled upon
works, rifle pits upon rife pits, until the
whole face of the mountain on both sides
forms one vast gallery of strong defences,
easily held by resolute force against four
times the assailing column. But, thank
fortune, there is such word as STRATEGY"
in war, and thanks to good head and
strong intellect, we have a good ma at the
head of this division who knows what the
word means, as also how to apply the mean.
ing to practical account.
Finally, we arrived at cur destination at
Baptist Gap, ten miles from here, where we
were to have met the rebels, who were UNDER
stood to be on the march with their whole
force to attack US at that place. Had they
come-but they didn't, and it is useless to
speculate upon the result. When we had ar
rived here, all their communications with
their base line of supplies, save by one road,
were entirely cut off, and that artery would
have had tourniquet applied to it to-day,
that would have effectually stopped all cir.
cuiatlon. Thus, then, the rebels were entirely
powerless-with the road leading to Cum>
berland Ford and Barbourville entirely and
efectually blockaded, with very scanty
supply OF provisions on hand, with large
force 10 their front, and chance of throw,
ing still larger one in their rear, things
stared them in the face-victory, starva-
ton, or surrender. They cut the Gordon
knot, however, and ram. To General Geo.
W. Morgan are we indebted for this vic,
tory, and for the possession of this strong
hold, which has, not inaptly, been termed
the Gibraltar of America.
The situation here may be thus summed
up the rebels, under Gems. Smith, Steven
son and Barton to the number of $4,000,
have retreated to AbiDgdo, Virginia. Mors
gan, with his main column, occupies Cum-
berlaud Gap. General Carter with his
force occupies Tazewel. When the next
occurs will advise you.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-07-04
Congressional.

On Thursday 10 the Senate the bill to
grant the proceeds of certain pubic lands
to aid in the construction of the Northern
Pacific Railroad was taken up and passed
On motion of Mr.. Wiley, the bill for TIE
admission OF the State of Western Vir.
ginia into the Union Was taken up.
Mr.. Sumner said there was condition 10
the bill which recognized slavery until the
end OF the year 1868, so that the bill would
admit another slave State into the Union
to which be (Sumner) was opposed. He
offered as an amendment that, within the
limits of tie States, there shall neither be
slavery or involuntary servitude otherwise
than punishment for crime, whereof the
party shall be duly convicted.
Pending the question, the Senate resolved
itself into High Court Of Impeachment
for the trial of West II. Humphrey, and
after the evidence had been put in by the
Committee to manage the prosecution, in.
Guiding the testimony of Col. W. II. Polk,
Par on Browplow and Baltic Peyton, who
were present, and after voting Oh the va.
rious charges by the Senate, the President
pro tenn. then pronounced judgment:
1t is hereby ordered and declared that
West 81. Humphreys, Judge Of the District
Court for the Western, Middle and Eastern
District Of Tennessee, be, and is, removed
from said Office, and that he be, and is. d 8.
qualified from holding or enjoying any office
of honor, or trust, or profit under the United
States.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-07-04

OAKLAND CEMETERY the annual
meeting of the Oakland Cemetery Associa-
ton, held on the 30th ultimo, the following
named Trustees were elected for the term of
three years; Charles H. Cakes, P. P. Fur
Der, p. w. Nichols. The Board will now
consist of the following persons: Charles II.
Cakes, P. P. Furber, P. w. Nichols, AL
exander Ramsey, Parker Paine, Luke Mar
vim, John B. Sanoorn, j. w. Bass, Peter
Berkey.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-07-04

"A correspondent of the Chicago 1rS.
buae gives the whereabouts of Halleck's
troops, as follows:
Buell's division is making its way into East
Tennessee for the purpose of securing the i'm.
portant railroad connections at Chattanooga
and driving the rebels out of Northern Georgia
and East Tennessee.
The second grand division is placed under
General Grant, whose headquarters are at
Memphis, and will operate in West Tennessee
navigation is fully opened to New Orleans.
Pope's division (now under Gen. Thomas)
has its headquarters at Corinth, and will ope.
rate along the railroads of that section of
country, in Tennessee, Alabama, and Missis.
sippi. ...-.--.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-07-04

DEMOCRATIC STATE CoNvENTIoN.-At a
Convention of Delegates held Saturday at
Market Hall, the following gentlemen were
chosen to represent Ramsey county in the
State Democratic Convention
Delegates at large-J. P. Kidder, John B.
Brisbin and G. Lineau.
First Ward-Patrick Nash and Charles A.
Morgan.
Second Ward-Michael Dorniden and Timo-
thy Delaney.
Third Ward-William Giles and Geo. Culver.
Fourth Ward-George L. Otis and C. Stohl.
man.
Fifth Ward-J. A. Peckham and S. S. Eaton.
Reserve T0wnship-D. A. J. Baker.
New Canada--Geo. Few.
Rose--Wm. Daverne.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-07-04

FALL WHEAr.-We received from the
farm of Michael Doheney, near Faxon, on
the Minnesota River, dozen stalks of
white winter wheat, which measures just
six feet high. The wheat is not at its fill
growth yet. The field from which it was
pulled contains over fourteen acres; the
stalks sent Us are but the average height of
the whole field. Who says we can't raise
tall grass in Minnesota =?
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-07-04

A LARGE SALE OF MERCHANDISE
Hayden & Co. from st. Louis, who lately
established themselves in this city in the
grocery business, sold their entire stock to
firm in Burlington, Iowa, amounting to
over twelve thousand dollars. Mr.. Richard
Gordon, late Of the firm of Beaumont &
Gordon, we understand, goes with the stock
and will take clerkship in the establish
ment at that place.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-07-04
Local A fl a. IRIS.

We understand that the large lot of furs
of the Hudson Bay Company, shipped by
Messrs, Burbank & Go. over the Illinois
Central Railroad--for which road Temple
s. Beaupre are the agents-arrived at De-
troit, en- route lor Montreal, in just sixty
hours from st. Paul, which is said to be the
quickest shipment from here to that point
on record.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-07-04
III j. BRAIN ARD & cos
M ILL S,
SITUATED ON PHALON's CREEK, WHERE tn
w.

SITUATED ON PHALON'S CREEK, WHERE tn
SALTWATER ROAD CROSSES
This Mill is lust completed, and in good running
der. Our machinery embraces all the latest improve
ments got up in the East, without regard to expense.
It has two run OF burrs which will be kept running
night and day. so that farmers coying from dis auce
can be accommodated without much delay:
been felt by the citizs of st. Paul I'D vicinity
We have secured the services of ames Craigie who
has made milling the business of his ife and In whom
we place entire confidence All ind, of grain will
be weighed when brought to the mil. and ais when
the public that make as good ir and as gTeai
yield tothe 6nshel az any mill in Min esota, and
epcctuiy SOLICIT fair trial. ALI VIII and other
grains taken to the MILL aud -four deliver to any par
of the city free OF charge. All work will warranted
Ool7-dW6tw
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-07-04

Two extensive iron rolling mills are
going up iD Chicago. They are intended
to supply the increased demand for iron
created by the growth of railroads in the
West, and the hard service required of the
iron by immense freight trains. -.---.--~-
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-07-04
DIR, WIN. B. HURD'S
Neuralgia Plasters

never fail 10 give satisfaction all who test their
ONE THOUSAND AGENTS WANTED.-To intro
duce DR.. Hurd's Dental Remedies into every county
Men or women who want to make money quickly can
do better with these articles than anything in market
They are new usefe and low priced and we are spen
agents. Boxes Of samples, containing dozen Of the
one dollar packages above specied with circulars will
person wishing to test bis her skill in selling with the
view Of becoming agent. They can be sold in day.
nNrWe would rather pay salaries than Commissions
to those who prove themselves efficient statesmen.
nr Now il the time to go into the business. For ad.
dress and references see above. feb2l -dsw1y
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-07-04

HOME GuARD.-A company of nearly
eighty men, calling themselves the Union
Rifles" has been formed in Olmstead county,
and they have chosen Elias Petal, Captain;
John M. Cool, First Lieutenant Clayton
j. Bennett, Second Lieutenant; A. J. Gut
Ter, Third Lieutenant and George Adams,
Ensign. General Ma!mros issued arms to
the company yesterday.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-07-04

PRoM0TED.--A commission was issued
yesterday to Thomas McDonough, of the
Second Regiment, promoting him from Ser
geant to Second Lieutenant.
Second Lieutenant E. A. Otis was also
promoted from Second Lieutenant to the
rank Of First-occasioned by the resigna>
ton of Captain Noah.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-07-04

The olive tree is extensively cultivated
in the Southern part of the State of Cali.
fornia, and olive oil, of excellent quality, is
manufactured and sold in considerable quan.
titles.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-07-04
DIED.

At White Bear Lake, NJ nm, en- Sunday Juns 2sth,
RALPH HUNT aged three months and ten days.
youngest son of Albert s. and Mary H. Waite of New
York.
On Sunday night the ooh ult.. of consumption 10
SEPH PRESS Ell, aged % years.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-07-04
teO ACRES of TIMBERED LAND

Will be sold at such price that the timber at 30 cents
per cord, will pay for the property.
The soil is OF excellent quality and Is situated within
X hours drive Of St au and withl five miles of the
ST. Paul and Pacific Railroad at two different stations
This Road is being constructed and will be finished
TO AnOka the coming FALL
HENRY McKENTY,
Dealer in Real Estate,
ST. Paul, Jnre Is, 1862 je23daw6mo
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-07-04

RELEAsED.-We learn from q letter re-
ceived in the city, that all the privates who
were prisoners belonging to Won Minden's
Cavalry, have been exchanged. Captain
Minden yet remains prisoner.