The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-06-27
FROM WASHINGTON.
A VALUABLE PRIZE,

| A VALUABLE PRIZE.
WASHINGTON, June 19.-It is known to
the Government that the steamer Circassian
was not only bound to Charleston, but the
acts show that she could, Notwithstanding
her great draught of water, easily have en-
tered New Orleans, Mobile, Pensacola, Sa-
vannah, Charleston or Wilmington. The
vessel and cargo are valued at about
81, 100000. After paying all expenses of
| the Prize Court, one-half of the remainder
goes to the Government, and the other
moiety to the captors.
| THE PACIFIC RAILROAD BILL PASSED
THE SENATE.
WASHINGTON, June 20.--lSpecial to Irib.
me.] The Pacific Railroad Bill passed the
Senate today with FIVE negative votes.
The main route which it fixes, is to COM
mence at point on the Tooth meridian of
longitude within the territory Of Nebraska.
Of the branches, one commences at Sioux
City another at the Western boundary of
Iowa, which will probably be at or near
| Omaha City, or the mouth of Platte river.
Both of those branches to be constructed
| by the Union Pacific Company, which
constructs the main road.
The Kansas branch, commencing oppo.
site Kansas City, is to be constructed by
Kansas company, and with this branch the
Hannibal and St Joseph road is authorized
| to form Connection.
The main road is to run by the most di.
rect and practicable route, to be located
subject to the approval of the President.
By the House bill, the road was to com.
mence on the l02d meridian, and the termi.
nus was not necessarily within the Territory
of Nebraska. Probably the House will
agree to the Senate amendment.
There is little doubt of the final passage
of the bill substantially as passed by the
Senate.
MORE BRIGADIERS- ADJOURNMENT OF
CONGRESS.
Col. Turchin of the 10th Illinois, and
Col. Briggs of Massachusetts,, have been
nominated Brigadier. Generals.
The Herald's Washington dispatch says
it is now definitely settled that Congress
will adjourn between the lst and 10th Of
July.
FORT MORGAN NOT TAKEN.
The Government has no official intell.
gence confirming the reports of the capitus
lation of of Fort Morgan, near Mobile.
GENERAL POPE EXPECTED.
WASHINGTON, June 2l.--Major General
Pore who has so greatly distinguished him.
self by his operations in the West, is ex>
pected shortly to be in Washington at the
Invitation of Government.
DELEGATION OF FRIENDS VISIT THE
PRESIDENT.
WASHINGTON, June 2l.--Yesterday q
delegation of progressive friends from Phil
adelphia, called on the President and pre.
sented memorial, signed numerously, for
the universal emancipation of slaves.
The President replied to the accompany
ing address, as gentleman who was pres
ent, remarked, in guarded language.
The committee of conference of bill to
provide internal revenue, have nearly com.
pleted their report.
MILITARY ITEMS.
Iribaue's Washington correspondence
R. G. Washburn, with four regiments of
cavalry, left Springfield week ago to re.
lieve Gen. Curtiss in Arkansas.
A grand convalescent camp has been es~
tablished by the Government at Fairfax
Seminary, Virginia.
Gen. Rosseau has arrived here. He has
been recommended for Major. Generalship
by the Congressional delegation of Ken.
lucky and Indiana.
Colonel w. w. DonnelIy, of the New
York 28th, has been nominated Brigadier
General.
RUMORED CHANGE IN THE WAR DE.
PARTMENT.
WASHINGTON, June 22.-E Worlds dis
patch. An important rumor has been in
circulation today to the effect that Secre-
tary Stanton is about to relinquish the
charge of the War Department, and that
Major General Banks will take the place
vacated by him.
1t is also stated that in case Major Gen.
Mcdowell should manifest wish to retire
from active service, it will be granted. |
give these rumors for what they are worth.
MEETING OF INDIANIANS.
WASHINGTON, June 2l.-A meeting Of
Indianians was held to night at Governor
Wright's rooms. Senator Lane was chosen
chairman and Schuyler Colfax secretary.
Over 5000 were subscribed for the relief Of
sick and wounded soldiers. Hon. d. p.
Holloway was chosen permanent president
and W. I. Dennis secretary. An executive
committee OF eight was appointed. The
subscription was in addition to $500 already
expended by Indianians. Il, n.
GEN. BIRNEY EXONERATED.
A dispatch from the Peninsula states
that the court convened to inquire into the