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The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-01-03

The Skaneateles, New York Democrat
last week gave the upshot of case Of an
impostor, young Englishman by the name
of Nurse, resident of that village, who
some months ago, it was announced, had
inherited handsome property by the de-
mise of a relative in England, and that with
it had descended title which was to fall
upon him under the style of "Sir James
Burdett Nurse, Captain of the Queens
Own guard" &c. The young nobleman has
aourished gaily in the best society Of Skan
eateles for some months. He formed the
acquaintance of a daughter of worthy
citizen of English descent, courted and mar
ried her. They made great wedding tour,
returned to Skaneateles, took elegant apart
ments at the Lake House, set up an English
cab and aourished generally in grand style.
Occasionally "Sir James " made q flying
trip to New York to look after remittances
which he claimed came through an eminent
banking house known as the firm OF =" Bel
mont & Co." On the 4th instant, he made
one Of these visits-the last, as be took bis
"portable property" his wardrobe, and
has not since been heard from. The checks
be gave to bis personal friends, just before
he decamped, have been dishonored a
forge dnote for several hundred dollars bears
his father.in-law's name be is indebted to
many of the business men, tradesmen and
farmers of Skaneateles. His young wife,
cheated, broken.hearted and disconsolate,
has returned to her fathers house, with all
her bright visions dissipated. Nurse has
proved himself an adroit and successful
swindler and impostor.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-01-03
THE WEEKLY PIONEER AND. DEMOCRAT.

composed Of dark green cloth coat, trim
med with light green, a dark green forage
cap and light blue pants. As the compa-
mics are armed they receive this beautiful
rife uniform. The heavy warm winter un-
der clothing, blouses, shoes, stockings
blankets, overcoats, &C., are delivered
to the companies as they arrive at Wash.
ington.
The troops now in the Camp Of Instruc-
ton at Washington waiting for their arms,
are beirg thoroughly instructed in skirm-
ishiDg and in all the exercises and man@n-
vres Of light infantry and rifemen, in the
school Of the soldier, the company and the
battalion, except the manual of arms for
the breech loading rife, which they can
quickly acquire after receiving their
arms.
The probabilities are that the first COM
pany of Minnesota Sharpshooters under
command of Capt Peteler, now at Washr
ington, and the second now being mustered
under command of Capt. Russell, will be
attached to the Minnesota regiments.asinde-
pendent skirmishers, as soon as they are
armed and ready for service. *x*
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-01-03
The Mortar Fleet.

Commodore PORTER's mortar feet will
be ready to sail the latter part of this month.
The schooners and brigs, twenty in number
are now receiving extra timbers at New
York ship yards. The mortar d-plates
upon which the ponderous ordinance will
rest, are now in process of manufacture at
New York iron works. Each vessel will
carry one mortar of the largest dimensions
supplied by the Government. The draught
of vessels equipped, will range from ten to
twelve feet, especially adapting them for
service in shallow waters. Their destina-
is known only to the Government.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-01-03
United States sharpshoOters.

I'VE have published some complaints of
our Minnesota Sharpshooters, that they had
not yet been furnished with rifles and uniforms,
and are obliged to friend who is acquainted
with the whole subject, for the following ex-
plantations, which he vouches for as truthful Il
To the Editor of the Pioneer and Democrat.
Colonel Hiram Berdan, the celebrated
" crack shot" of Michigan, last June offered
the Government regiment of picked marks.
men, which was accepted and ordered to rem.
devious at Washington. The regiment
was full by September, and a portion arm
ed with Sharp's rifle, of the pattern of
1859, was reported ready for service. Gen.
Mcclellan Immediately ordered three COM
panies forward for duty on detached service.
The remaining companies of the first regi-
ment were detained in camp some weeks,
waiting for arms.
The first regiment gave such satisfaction
to Gen. Mcclellan and the War Depart
ment, that the Secretary of War, on the Sd
of October, gave Col. Berdan full authority
to muster and organize into companies and
regiments all the good marksmen that he
could obtain throughout the loyal States,
and to establish Camp of instruction at
Washington for officers as we'll as privates
The Secretary of War heartily favored
Col. Berdan's project of enlisting the good
marksmen into one corps, to be schooled as
sharpshooters, and detailed upon important
detached service, as emergencies would re-
quire. Captain Dahlgren was appointed
to test various rifles for the purpose of Sc
Letting the best one for the Sharpshooters,
and after careful examination and thor
ough testing at the Washington Navy
Yard. Sharps breech- loading rifle, as late.
ly improved, was declared to be greatly
superior to any other for the sharpshooting
service. Col. Berdan, upon trying this
improved rife in the Camp of instruction,
at long distances, made the best shooting,
at one thousand yards, that is on record,
and so reported. The War Department at
once contracted for the manufacture of sew
eral thousand Of the new pattern, with
sword bayonets, expressly for Berdan's
Corps. The necessity of making machinery
to manufacture the new rife has caused
delay in their delivery, and portions Of the
troops now in the Camp Of instruction
have not received their arms, Col. Berdan
preferring to await their manufacture rath.
er than accepts of any other gun. '4A
The adoption Of uniform differing
from the rest of the army was authorized,
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-01-03
What tho British Tories Say.

The Tory organs of England are brimfull
of wrath against our Government, and are
intent on provoking war. The London
Herald, the organ of the Derby Tory arts.
tocracy. says if the United States shall dare
to hang any of JEFF. Davis's pirates, that
"such act of atrocity would be fifty punish
ed by the joint Intervention of the civilized
Powers to suppress the american Gouerm.
meat altogether, as a scourge to mankind and
q disgrace to ciuilization.'
The Birmingham Post, another Tory
sheet, says: ...
We have but to stretch out our hand to
upset the blockade as effectually as if the ships
were made of pastebOard, while with the other
hand we would destroy the petty Federal
navy, reduce American commerce to nullity,
and turn the Northern seaboard into bowling
Wilderness"
The London Sunday Times, the organ
of the fancy men and bruisers, follows up
the compliment in this tremendously ener-
getic style:
Capt. Wilkes is, unfortunately, but toe
faithful type of the people in whose foul mis-
sion he is engaged. He is an ideal Yankee.
Swagger and ferocity, built up on mountain
of vulgsrity and cowardice-these are his
characteristics; and these are the most prom.
lnent marks by which his countrymen, gener.
ally speaking, are known all over the world.
To bully the weak; to triumph over the help.
less; to trample on every law of courtesy and
custom; wantonly to violate all the more sa-
cred instincts OF human nature; to defy as long
as danger does not appear and as soon as
real peril shows itself, to sneak aside or run
away these are the virtues OF the race which
presumes to announce itself as the leader of
civilization and the prophet of human progress
in these latter days. By Capt. Wilkes let the
Yankee breed be judged.
Per contra we are told that the Young
Ireland party have been thrown into hys-
terics Of joy at the prospects Of war be-
tween England and America. The Dublin
Nation says the capture of the Commission.
ers on board of British steamer was an
"Act worthy of the spirit, daring and dash of
iumn with low" 1.-THE news" Continues the e
same organ. "has created wild excitement
and enthusiasm in Dublin, and it will awaken
similar feelings and sensations throughout the
whole country" If the English government
resent the insult, then we are told will come
"a great time for Ireland" Then will the
men who are gone with vengeance prove
vengeful men indeed. Then will the Irish race
in America rush to arms and bound into the
battle"
If John Bull makes war on this country
he will have to fight the whole Irish race at
home and abroad-in Ireland and Canada,
as we'll as the United States. He will find
some hard nuts to crack before be has
crumpled up the Yankee nation like paste
beard"
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-01-03
From Port Royal.
Of the New York World.


PORT ROYAL, s. c., Dec. Is.
The occupation of Beaufort was effected
with perfect quietness and success. The
Second Brigade of the First Division, COM
manded by General Stevens and comprising
the Seventy~ninth New York, Eighth
Michigan, Fifteenth Pennsylvania, and the
Roundhead regiments, hold the town.
None of the enemy were discovered except
few cavalry, who rapidly retreated after
killing one of our pickets, and it is believed
that there are none at present on the Island.
1t had been their custom to visit it almost
daily before the occupation. Several hun.
dreds of blacks remained, however, and ex
pressed the greatest delight at the appear
ance of the yankees" The houses had
been pillaged of mostly everything of value,
but the soldiers were not allowed to quarter
in them. Some fine furniture and many
valuable pictures on the wall had escaped
unframed. The soldiers have become fairly
settled now, and the pickets extend far out
in every direction. The tents are pitched
mostly upon the common, with green grass
and bright foliage about them. Flowers
are blooming in the gardens roun0-~ bout,
and the weather is warm and pleasant. The
dews in Tho light, however, are very un-
healthy, and the cold, damp night air is
dreaded by our pickets. The soldiers are
delighted with their change of quarters from
Hilton Head. They roam among the paths
where southern aristocracy used to tread,
and gather mementOes of more or less value.
Family names and histories are learned
from documents found in the houses, and
tender missives, that mayhap had been
boarded and read and re.read with rapture
by pretty girls, or by the young chivalry
of the town, are passed from hand to hand,
but with no rude jokes or coarse comments,
for the ''mudsills" that occupy this place
are men of intelligence and delicacy, though
they might prove themselves strong and
brave in fight.
Col. Mobiles commenced the taking of
cotton, and large quantities have already
been gathered, which will be shipped to the
United States Quartermaster as soon as
possible. The negroes are very willing to
work, and express decided preference for
their new "masters." They keep up the
idea that they are under the white mans
control, and can hardly realize the idea of
freedom.
Those working on the cotton-6elds are
divided into gangs, under the direction Of
the agents sent out by the government
from New York. The negroes receive q
penny pound for the labor of gathering,
and they greatly relish the idea of earning
wages.
No soldiers are employed in picking cot
ton, those being still engaged in fortifying
the locality and in adding to the eonven-
fences of the occupation.
The cotton found is mostly unginned,
and will be shipped in that state. Three
hundred and thirty bales were obtained as
the result of the first days search over the
island.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-01-03
Missouri.

The correspondent of the New York
Times, writing from st. Louis says:
81 venture to prophesy that within six
weeks from this date we shall not have one
organized rebel regiment or squadron Of
cavalry north of the Usage river at War
saw,-General HaIleck's preparations eve
ry moment tightening the string round the
throat of instruction, and his final plan of
action, ESQ far as Missouri is concerned,)
giving not only promise but absolute as
surance of an advance in irresistible force
against the traitors, in whatever place
they may be north of the Arkanaas boun-
Diary.
In this plan Of offensive operations, it is
but Justice to say that Major General Hun.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-01-03

An officer of the New York 18th, pris.
oner at Richmond, makes touching sp.
peal to the North, and to the Government.
Since the date of the letter November
17th) published in the New York Herald
of the Goth instant. something has been
done in the direction of supplying these
wants. How entirely the clothing thus
sent has found its way to our prisoners is
unknown. The appeal is touching one
We are nearly naked. Nearly five months
have elapsed since the eventful 2lst of Ju-
". Since that date we have not had .
change Of clothing. The few tattered rags
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-01-03
The Rebel Soldiers at Columbus.

The Union men taken prisoners at the
battle of Belmont, who have returned, give
a sorry account of the rebel army, charac-
terizing some commands as little better than
a mob. The troops generally are poorly
clad, and receive no pay, but have good
arms, and go into battle with the expecta-
ton of plumber if they win. Desertions an
common, on account Of the cold weather
their poor clothes. They accused on
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-01-03

The President has approved the bill pro.
viding for the appointment of three Conn
missioners from each State to visit the
camps to receive and forward to the fami-
lies and friends of soldiers the latter allot-
ments of pay. m
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-01-03

The Career ola Villain-A Pretended En-.
glish NObieman.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-05-23

Is a constitutional disease, a corruption If he
blood, BY which this fluid becomes vl,a,ed
weak, and poor. Being in the circulation, it
peryades the whole body, and may burst out
IN disease on any part Of it. No organ is free
from its attacks, nor Is there one which 1t may
not destroy. The strofulous taint is variously
caused by mercurial disease, low living. dis
ordered or unhealthy food, impure air, filth
and filthy habits, the depressing vices, and,
above ali, by the yenereal infection. What
ever be its origin, it is hereditary in the con-
stituton, descending 's from parents to children
unto the third and fourth generation; indeed,
Il seems to be the rod Of Him who says, "l
will visit the iniquities of the fathers upon
their children"
Its effects commence by deposition from the
blood of corrupt or ulcerous matter, which, IN
the lungs, liver and internal organs, is termed
tubcrcles; in the glands, swellings; and on
the surface, eruptions or sores. This foul cor
ruption, which gcnders in the blood, dcpressei
the encrgies Of life, so that scrofulous constitu
tons not only suffer from scrofulous com
plnnits, but they have far less power TO witls
stand the attacks Of other diseases; ccnse
ourntly vast numbers perish by disorder
which, although not scroGulous in their nature
are still rendered fatal BY this tnint i'll I!
system. Most Of the consumption which d
climates the hninaii- fhiniy has its origin direct
in tli, scrofulous contamination; and man
destructive diseases of the liver, kidneys BRAN
and, indeed, of all flie organs, arise from {
arc aggravated hy tie same cause.
One quarter of all our people are scrofulou,
their persons are invaded by this lurking u
fiction, aud ihrir health Is undermined by y
TO clcairse it from the system we must renoyn
the blood by an Alternative medicine, and i'll
vigorate it by healthy food and exercis'
Such medicine we supply in
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-05-23
AZ ER'S
Ague Cure,
ron THE SPEEDY CURE OF

intermittent Fever, or Fever and Agut
RemIttcnt Fever, chill Fever, Dunn
Ague, Periodical Headache, or BiliOu
Headache, and bilious Fevers, indeet
for the whole class OF diseases originat-
Ing fra hillary arrangement, caused by
the Malaria Of lIiasmatic Countries.
We are enabled here to offer the community
remedy which, while it cures the above complaints
with certainty, is still perfectly harmless in any
quantity. Such a remedy is invaluable in districts
where these affecting disorders prevail. This
"CvNE" exDels the miasmatic poison of FEWER
AND AGUg from the system, and prevents the de-
yelopment Of the disease, if taken on the first ap
proach OF fitspremonitory symptoms tits not only
the best remedy ever yet discovered for this class
Of complaints, but also the cheapest.T The large
quantity we supply for dollar brings within the
reach of every body; and in bilious districts where
FEvER AND AoUB prevails, every }pbody should
have It and use it freely both for cure and prOlec-
ton. great superiority Of this remedy over any
other ever discovered for the speedy and certain
cure Of lntennttcnts is that il contains Qninine
or mineral consequently Il produces no quinism or
other injurious ELECTS whstever upon the consttn-
ton. Those cured by il are left as healthy as il
thoy had never had tie disease. 80
Fever and Ague is not alone the consequence OF
the anliasnatic poison. A great variety Of disor-
ders arise from its irritation, among which are
Nemakgia RieumdtisjB, GoUt, Headaebs, blind
ncss, 7oOttachAI Eayache, Cat0yTh, ASthma, Fat
pit0ti0H. Painful lfsetion IF LLe Spleen, Byste'-
les, Pam III tIe Bo1oeb, Cole, Paralysis and De-
raRgcD,ent of the Stomach, all of which, when
originating in this canse, put on the iatey1niteia
tgpe or become periodical. This "CuRE expels
the poison from the blood. and consequently cures
them all alike. 1t is an invaluable protection 70
immigrants and persons travelling or temporarily
residing in the malarious districts. lftaker occa-
sionally or day while exposed TO the infection,
that will be cxcrcted from the system, and cannot
accumulate in sufficient quantity to ripen into dis
ease. Hence il is even more valuable for protec-
mittents il they 1Fail themselves OF the protection
this remedy afieBds.
Pranared BY Dr.. ]. c. AYER 8. CO. Lowell. Mas.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-05-23
AYERS
Compound Extract Of SarSaparillT

the most effectual remedy which the medici
skill Of our times can devise for this every
where prevailing and fatal malady. II is con
bined from the most active remedials that haN
been discovered for the expurgation Of this fol
disorder from the blood, and the rescue of IL
system from its destructive consequence
Hence it should be employed for the cure
not only Scrofula, but also those other atiec
.ieas ,,hiob arise from it, such IA ERuPTIv
and SKIN DISEASES, ST. ANTHoNY's FIRI
RosE, or ERYsTPELAs, PmPLIs, PusTULEs
BLoTcnBs, BLAINs and Bous, TUMoRs, TETrE
and SALT RHEUE, ScALD HEAD, RiSowoRM
RHEuMATIsM, SYrHrlTIc and MERcuEIAL DIS
EASES, DRoPsY, DYSPEPSIA, DEBILITY, and
indeed, ALL COMPLAINTS ARISING PROM VITA
TED or IMPURE BLooD. The popular belit
in !" iu,p,uity ofhe blood" is founded in trutl
for scrofula is degeneration of the blood. Tn
particular purpose and virtue of this Sarsapa
rilla is to purify and regenerate this vital fluid
without which sound health is impossible il
contaminated constitutions.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-05-23
Ayers Cherry PeCtOral

Has long been manufactured by practical chemist and
every ounce Of It under bis eye with nvaabe accu
racy and care 1t sealed and protected by law from coun
terieits and consequently can be relied on as genuine
without aduteraton. 1t supplies the sures remedy the
world has ever known for the of all pulmonary com
paints for COUGHS COLDs, HoARsENEss, ASTHMA GROUP
WHoopNG CoUGH BRONCHITIS, IsoIPIENT CONSUMPTION ana
for the relief Of consumpve patients in advanced stages Of
the disease As time makes these facts wider and better
known this medicine has gradually become the best re
apce of the afflicted from the log cabin Of the American
peasant to the palaces Of European kings Throughout
this entire country every state and city, and indeed al
most oor cnntains CHERRY PboTonAL 10 known
s the best Of all remedies for diseases of the throat and
unps In many foreign countries it extensively used by
their most intelligent physicians II there is any depend
ence on what of every station certify has done io
them If we can trust when we see the dan
erous affections Of the lungs yield to it, If depend
on the assurance Of intelligent physicians whose business
Is to know in short if there is any reliance upon any
thing then il rreutaby proven that this medicine does
cure the class of diseases is designed for beyond any and
all other remedies known to mankind Nothing but its In
tinsc virtues and the unmistaabe benefit conferred on
thousands Of sufferers could originate and maintain the
renutation Il ENJOYS While many inferior remedies have
leen Thrust upon the community, have failed, and been
discarded this has gained friends by every trial. conferred
benefits on the afflicted they never forget and produee
cures too numerous and remarkable to be forgotten.
Prepared by DR.. J. G. AKEH,
PRACTICAL AND ANALYTICAL CHEMIST
LOWELL, MASS
n
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CPRING CLOAKS AND BASQINES
- NEW gTYLEs-Baim q Son, No. 9eonth
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BAsQuMn and sAoouHs made IN the newest and
most stylish manner. Also, superb Plain
HACK Silks, very heavy, designed expressly for
MantIllas and Basqulnes sl'a IapriB
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PATTON TP., April IA, 1857.
A WONDERFUL oURE.-sOme time ago, an old
neghbor Of mine was very i'll with bad cough which
every one supposed to be consumption. His relatives
told me that he had taken every remedy they heard Of
without benefit his brother came to see him die and all
were confirmed in the belief that he could not live.
had about the third of bottle Of your Pecoral SYRUP
which gave him. and entirely cured him. to the aston
ishment Of ALL What makes the case more remarkable
is the extreme age Of the man. he being about eighty
old have no doubt the Pectoral saved his life,
JUAMN' GINNIS.
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COL. PRATT AND DIR KEYsER's PEOT0BAL
sYRUP.-DR. KEYsER-Dear Sir: Excuse the delay vi
my acknowledging the excellence ofycur Pecton Cough
Syrup sooner. take great pleasure In saying that II II
ali YOU say it iS Ekn0ckedthe noise 0t o my cough
and the worst one was afflicted with; have not
used more than onehaf Of the bottle and can and Dc
wish that all who are afflicted would give 1t fair trial
as Ihaye done and they will be proud say at is
auack medicine" would not suffer another such az
attack for any consideration at any cost am CON
fdent can breathe freely than ever did sha
excellent remedy You are at liberty TO my
in this regard as you think proper Il. Y. PRATT,
Messenger Common Council, Pittsburgh, Pa.
Pittsburgh, May IL, 1859.
N.B-I am no stranger to my feow-citiLens, and
who entertain doubts can consult me personally.
,--'--D- '-I--i'- --r. rrr H.H.t.
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HE'D SHEETINGS AND
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h Balm & BON,
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