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The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-09-26
Communications of the French Cover,
ment to MIR. LincOln's Cabinet,

Verbal communications are said to have
been made by Mr.. MERCER, the French Min
lister, to Mr.. Seward, concerning the views
entertained by the French Cabinet upon
American affairs. According to certain
persons who are posted upon diplomatic se>
crets, it would seem that some time ago the
French legation received confidential let
ter, stating in the clearest possible manner
that the opinion of the French Cabinet was
that the American civil war was intermina
BILE; that every event which has happened
since the beginning of the war tended to
show that the North was unable to bring
back the South to submission and that,
such being the case, there was but one
course for Mr.. Lincoln to adopt, and that
was to enter into an arrangement with the
Confederates. The letter further added
that the Foreign Cabinets were tired of the
representations made by Mr.. Lincoln's Ad
ministration to European interests, and that
they could not tolerate it much longer. Mr..
Mercier having communicated confdentially
the contents of that letter to Mr.. Seward.
our Minister is said to have written a letter
to Mr.. Dayton, answering all the points
contained in that note, with the order to
make it known to the French Government
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-09-26
st. Paul, Sept. 10, 1862.

"A few days ago the Press charged Hon.
CYRUS ALDRICH, our member of Congress,
with being an exposed and convicted de.
faulter to the United States Government in
the cum of FIVE thousand dollars. As mat.
ter of justice to Colonel ALDR1CH, we pub
lish the following from the Minneapolis
Atlas:
TREASURY DEPARTMENT.,
CoMPTRoLLRR's OFFICE, May 10th, 1853.
SIR: Your accounts as Receiver of Public
Moneys under your bonds of the 29th of Octo.
Der, 1850, for the first quarter of 1858, have
been adjusted at the Treasury, and balanced as
stated by you. 1 am, respectfully, yours, &c.,
E. C. SEAMAN.
Acting Comptroller.
CYRUS ALDRICH, Esq, late Receiver of Public
Moneys, Dix County, Illinois.
The report referred to was the last made
by Colonel Aldrich to the Government, be
having been removed from Office by Presi-
dent Pierce on the last of March preceding.
The letter of the Acting Comptroller is, as
will be noticed, addressed to" Cyrus AL.
drich, late Receiver" &c.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-09-26
or Masculine Women, and Feminine
Men.

Mens
There are two classes of persons whom
we heartily pity-masculine women and
feminine men; the former from want,
and the latter from an excess, of seDsibility.
The especial organs of Governor DoNNELLY
seem disposed to force him upon the atten.
ton Of the public, as belonging to the latter
class. A witty writer concocted an imag-
mary campaign-made Gov. DoNNELLY
General-in.Chie presented history
Of events, absurdly ludicrous, it is true, but
so spiced throughout with broad, laughing
humor, as rendered it irresistibly amusing.
We published it as rare and successful
specimen of wit--at which everybody had
a right to laugh, and over which no one
ought to have enjoyed himself more highly
than its hero, Gov. DoNNELLY. We are
surprised, however, to find that Gov. Don.
NELLY's friends belong to that class who
can't take a joke-the pious priests who
edit his Hastings and st. Paul organs re.
garding it as undigni6ed, if not positively
sinful, to laugh at man who is at once
Lieutenant Governor and Congressional
Candidate. We are not merely surprised,
but chagrined, to learn that Gov. DoNNELLY
sympathizes in this view; and thinks it very
outrageous that he should thus have been
exposed to the grins of the public.
Now, we regret all this very sincerely.
1t disturbs our confidence in Gov. Don.
NELLY. 1t forces us to doubt bis entire
fitness for congressional position. For,
it may always be relied on as truth, that
the man who lacks an appreciation of hui
NOR, lacks an element which is necessary to
the making up of complete character {;
and all will admit that, in these times, we
need whole and perfect man as our con-
gressional representative. If any trifing
thing could bring US to retract our advocacy
of his election, the weakness exhibited on
this point, by himself and his friends, would
certainly be sufficient inducement.
But these are times when trifles cannot
be considered and we shall not allow his
squeamishness, or that of his friends, to pre-
vent our hearty support of his election.
We care nothing about him, personally !;
bat we do care greatly concerning the plat.
form which he represents before our peo-
pie. 1t is loyal one, deserving the sup
port of every loyal citizen; and the plat
form cannot be sustained without sustain
ing Gov. DoNNELLY. This makes it a
patriotic necessity for everybody to vote
for him. But, in spite of the duty involv.
ed, we now regret, and we always shall,
that Gov. DoNNELLY and his priestly adj
vOcates can't take Joke.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-09-26
Indian Cruelties.

In Sundays Press, there is letter from
Rev. DR.. WILLIAMSON, excusing and palli-
ating the Indian atrocities.
A correspondent suggests, as the Doctor
is so sensitive in regard to the cruel manner
in which the poor Sioux Indians have been
treated, that he be furnished with sufi-
cient quantity of hospital stores and sent
Immediately to Little Crows encampment,
for it is very probable that some of the poor
Sioux Indians may be suffering from wounds
received at the massacres of New UIm and
Birch Coolie, which little indiscretions were
merely in retaliation for the many inhuman
atrocities perpetrated on them by the whites.
As be feels so very sad in regard to the
treatment the Indians have received from
the whites, we think it proper, as an act Of
Justice, that be should be appointed com.
mittee of one to try and alleviate their suf.
fering condition, and extend to them our
apologies and regrets.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-09-26
Col. Roberts0n's Letter on Gov. RAM
seys and the Sioux Payment Investi-
gatiOns

gatiOns
To break the force of the damaging facts
proven before the Commissioners charged
with the investigation of Governor RAM
sEY's conduct, in the Sioux payments of
1852, which we reproduced some days since,
the Press published the withdrawing report
of the Senate Committee on Indian affairs,
and alleged that Col. ROBERTSON, over his
own signature, and in bis own journal, en-
dorsed that report.
We find in the Press, of yesterday morn
ing, a letter from Col. ROBERTSON, which
we republish to-day, giving flat denial to
this statement, and to which we call the at.
tention of our readers. The letter is plain,
straightforward narrative of facts, highly
creditable to the author, whose integrity
and candor no man in this community will
doubt.
Were the information contained in the
report of the Sioux investigation, placed
before the people of this State, they would
never trust Governor RAMSEY with any Of
fetal position, whatever; unless they
brought themselves to disregard all obliga.
lions of official integrity, and every senti-
ment of honor and self respect.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-09-26
An Energetic, Thorough Campaign.

We are gratified W it'll the assurance that
Major General PoPE's campaign against the
Sioux, is to be most thorough and ener.
getic one; and that he is massipg force
together which will annihilate these savages
before the 1st of December, or drive them
beyond the Missouri. In obedience to bis
orders, Col. SIBLEY, on the 18th inst took
up bis line of march for the Upper Agency,
and in pursuit of Little Crows force, wher-
ever it may be found. A force from Iowa,
of one and a half regiments, is on its march
in detachments, along the frontier of that
State and our own. This force will Join
the expedition under Col. SIBLEY, or be
posted at exposed points, as necessity may
hereafter indicate. The destination of the
25th Wisconsin has already been desigs
mated in the general order which has been
pub ished.
We have no question but that the Sioux
will soon be put beyond the reach of our
frontier, and beyond the possibility of doing
our people further injury. We apprehend
no additional outrages from them, except
such as may be committed by struggling
parties and from these only till such time
as the dispositions of troops already ordered
shall have been made.
While, however, our knowledge of the
plans of General POPE, convinces US of the
absolute security of the frontier, so soon as
these can be put in operation, the interests
of our State demand that this feeling of se-
curity shall be universal-and not merely
sense of safety, in fact, but clearly and Ger
tainly SO, upon the very surface. This can
only be attained by the permanent location
of troops in large numbers on our frontier :;
and this will only be done by the permanent
establishment OF the Military Department
already created. 1t should, therefore, be
the effort, as it is for the interest, of every
citizen of Minnesota, to secure the attain
ment of this important object.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-09-26
The Chippewa Warriors.

We noticed the arrival Tuesday of a
party of forty or fifty Chippewa braves,
who came down upon the invitation of the
Governor, with the understanding that their
services would be accepted against the
Sioux. We learn that General POPE re.
fused to accept of their aid, upon grounds
of public policy, or to give them Council.
At noon, yesterday, the Chippewas apr
peared in front of the Capitol, for the pur-
pose of having Council with the Governor.
They sat down in circle, and after plant"
ing the American flag in the centre of the
circle, they lighted their pipes, and awaited
the arrival of the Governor, who soon ap.
peared, and, through an interpreter, told
them that the "great war Chief" sent on by
the Great Father at Washington. was so
busily engaged in fitting out war parties of
the whites against the Sioux, that he was
unable to attend to the Cbippewas now, and
could not spare time to give them Coun.
Gil but if their services were hereafter re-
quired, be would lose no time in giving them
information of the fact. He complimented
them for their general good conduct,
alluded to the indiscretions of their
young men, ard said that the hands of
the Chippewas had never been Redeemed
with white blood-and much more of the
same sort, which was we'll received, judg-
ing from the many ough! ough ough's!"
of the party. He also told them that they
should start for home the next morning,
and would be carried portion of the way
in the 6re>wagon 1.-THE cars), and in the
mean time they most get their bellies full.
The last proposition was greeted with a
general q" ough all round the circle.
Several of the principal chiefs then arose,
and stepping forward, shook hands with
the Governor, each making few remarks,
showing their approval Of his "good words"
and their desire to fight the Sioux, mingled
with polite hints that they wanted their
annuities promptly because their women
and children often suffered hunger by the
usual delays. The Council then broke up,
and the Chippewas returned to their camp.
They appear to be very friendly to the
whites and not at all displeased because
their services against the Sioux are not re-
quired.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-09-26
Gov. Ramsey's Senatorial Scheme a Fall
lure.

Both Houses of the Legislature have put
quietus upon Gov. Ramseys scheme to
secure an election to the United States Sen.
ate at the present extra session. The
scheme was an infamous one, and Senators
and Representatives have done themselves
honor in their refusal to become the Go
vernor's aiders and abetters in its consum,
nation. 1t was squelched in the Senate q
week ago, and in tie House on Friday and
in both branches by more than two.thirds
vote. 1t can hardly be resurrected for
the Governor had used all the appliances
at his command, in the promise of military
and other appointments, before the fatal ex.
pressions, in condemnation of the villainous
project, were given by the House and Se>
nate.
This extra session was called together for
the two specific objects of securing to our
patriotic volunteers the right to participate
in our elections, and to enact such laws as
had become necessary on account of our
frontier disturbances. Both objects were
commendable, and the session was called
for by the general desire of the people. 1t
had no sooner been determined on, however,
than Governor RAMSEY sent his emissaries
over the State, to debauch Members into
the scheme of electing him to the Senate !;
defrauding, by this means, the people OF the
State of all voice in the matter. 1t
is greatly to the credit of the press,
that this conspiracy against the rights
of the people, has met almost univer-
sal condemnation. The attempt to crafty
personal ambition by the prostitution of the
Executive patronage, at a time when the
State and Nation are on the brink of ruin,
has met with failure, which is as deserved
as it must prove humiliating to the chief
conspirator, and United States Senator,
In POSSE !
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-09-26
From tie Saint Paul Press.
Letter from Col ID. A Robe rts on

Letter from Col D. Robertson.
To THE EDITOR OF THE Press My at.
tention has been called to the Report oil
the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs in
the case of Alexander Ramsey, published in
the Press of this morning, in connection
with an editorial in your paper of Tuesday
last. The publication of this document
which | had not before seen, and of the ed.
itorial referred to, seem to demand of me q
public notice.
You represent that the editor of the
Democrat, at the time of the transactions
under the Sioux treaties, "instigated calum-
MES" in relation to those transactions
against Governor Ramsey, which as "gen-
tleman and a man OF honor he afterwards
publicly retracted.'
You say also that he "eGdorsed the YER,
dict OF the Senate Committee" which was
"tbat the conduct Of Govermor Ramsey ,oas
not only free from blame but highly commen
dabLe and meritorious." And that this en-
d0rsement "was over his own signature"
Gin his own Journal"
As l am the person referred to as "the
editor of the Democrat" and as the above
statements misrepresent my action, l re-
spectfully ask, in justice to myself, that you
will admit denial OF these statements in
the same columns in which they appeared.
never in any form, in the Democrat or
any other journal, orally or in writing, COM
mended Governor Ramsey's transactions
under the Sioux treaties nor have l ever
'retracted" the charges l made against
Gov. Ramsey of unjust and unlawful con-
duct, while in an official capacity in the
discharge of bis duties under the Sioux
treaties; but on the contrary have always
considered bis conduct in those transactions,
whatever may have been bis motives, as
violations of law, treaties and sound policy;
and as frought with evil influences and dan,
gerOus consequences.
The Sioux treaties we're made in July,
1851 the appropriations of $593,O5O for
the payments under them, in August, 1852
1t was at the conclusion of these payments
that, upon information which I believed to
be correct, / made ip the Democrat certain
charges which led to an investigation, which
affirm sustained them, and acquitted me
of every imputation of calumny, or of in.
stigating cslumnies against Gov. Ramsey.
Long after making these charges, and
after having retired from all connection with
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-09-26
From Red River.

Pierre Bottines u, late Guide to Captain
Fishes Overland Expedition, arrived yes
terday from Fort Abercrombie. He re-
ports that Burbank's steamboat was still
safe and that matters were very quiet at
Fort Abercrombie, the Indians having
cleared out. He came through to Saint
Cloud without seeing an Indian. =, All the
personal property at Georgetown was
shipped in barges and carried to Fort Garry.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-09-26
Victory in Mississippi.

On Friday, Gen. RosEcRANs attacked
Gen. PRICE short distance below Iuka,
Mississippi, and completely defeated him,
with loss of between four and five hundred
men. and heavy loss in tents, arms, am.
mupition, &c. 1t is probable that our Min.
nesota troops participated in the action.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-09-26
Seventeen Prisoners ESCAPED fom the
Indians.

United States Deputy Marshal CLEvE.
LAND arrived yesterday from the Minnesota
River. AT Traverse, he learned from Mr.
GEORGE MCLEOD, who had just got in
from the Fort, that seventeen whites had
arrived at the Fort on Wednesday morning
having escaped from the Indians by the as.
sistance of peaceable Indians. Among the
escaped persons were the family of Mr.. De
CAMP, who was killed at Birch Coolie.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-09-26

A letter received from Maj. Bracket of
the Curtis Horse Guard states that the
injuries he received a month ago from being
thrown from bis horse, have proved of such
nature, that he fears he will be forced to
resign bis command:
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-09-26
Masonic-knights Templar Mes ting.

The Grand Encampment of Knights
Templar of the United States meets once in
three years. 10 1859 the meeting was held
in Chicago, and Memphis was designated
as the place of meeting for 1862 but ow-
ing to the interruption OF travel to Memphis,
special ueeting was held 10 New York
and the city OF New York fixed upon as
the place of meeting for the triennial con.
clave of 1862.
Twelve Northern and four Southern
States were represented. Among the DEL
egates we notice the names OF Sir A. T. G.
Pierson and Sir George L. Becker, of Min
nesota.
All the books, papers, and the Seal,
which were in the custody OF the late Grand
Recorder, at New Orleans, were forwarded
to the Grand Treasurer, at New York, by
the Grand Master, at Louisiana, an evil
dence that however much, as men, they may
differ, as Mascns, their duties are net for
gotten nor neglected.
The question of Templars' Costume,
which has been agitated for several sessions,
was settled by the adoption of Balk Frock
Coat, White Ba die, edged With black velvet
AID gold lace Shoulder-straps Chapeau,
with one white and two black feathers /;
Red Belt and Sword.
Sir B. B. French, of D. c., Grand Master
Sir D. S. Goodloe, of KY, Deputy Grand
Master.
Sir 2. G. Priest, of N. Y, Grand General
issimo.
Sir A. T. C. Pierson, of Minnesota, Grand
Captain General.
Sir W. E. Sanford, of Conn.,, Grand Semi
or Warden.
Sir S. D. Baylis, of Ind, Grand Junior
Warden:
Sir J. W. Simons, of NY, Grand Treas
urer.
Sir ]. D. Caldwell, of Ohio, Grand Recor-
der.
Sir ]. @. A. Fellows, of La, Grand Stand
ard Bearer.
Sir James STREET., of Md, Grand Sword
Bearer.
Sir J. L. Hutchinson, of Pa, Grand War
den.
The next meeting will be held in Column
bus, Ohio, in September, 1865.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-09-26

1t is understood that T. w. Parke
Esq, of San Francisco, staunch Repub.
lican, and gentleman of fine abilities, will
be chosen by the legislature of California
to the Senate of the United States, in place
of Hon. Milton s. Latham, whose term ex-
pires on the 4th of March next.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-09-26
The Chippewa Difficulties.
PETITION OF THE SUFFERERS BY IN.
DIAN DEPREDATIONS.

We are indebted to Mr.. Wycoff, of the
Indian office for the following letter addressed
to the Superintendent, and the petition of
the sufferers by the late outrages of the
Chippewa Indians:
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Sept. 20, 1862.
c. W. THOMPSON, Supt. Ind. Aft. St. Paul. Mn.:
S1R:--Enclosed, please find petition adj
dressed to General Dole, Comm issioner of
Indian Affairs, Washington, D. c., by the
parties lately robbed by the Chippewa In,
dams, asking that the losses sustained by
them be paid this fall.
Will you please forward the same to the
Commissioner and oblige
Very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
GEO. VAN VALKENBURGH.
zen. Dole, Commissioner of Indian Affair
Washington, D. Co..
SIR: We, the undersigned, licensed
traders, government employees and settlers,
formerly residing at Otter Tail Lake, sui
ferers by the late outbreak and robberies Of
the Chippewa Indians, would respectfully
represent to you the great injustice that
would be done to US if the promises made
to these Indians by Governor Ramsey be
carried out by the Department of Indian
Affairs.
The Indians we're told by Governor Ram.
sey that they should have their money and
goods this fall, the same as usual This
promise was made to the Indians, unasked
for by them, fer before the arrival Of the
Governor they had started for their homes,
after having promised that the depreda.
ton claims against them should be paid this
tall and as proof ct this we will mention
that nearly all the horses they had stolen
were returned by them to their Agent.
We were unof6cially given to understand
by you that our losses should be paid to Us
this fall, if our claims could be adjusted in
time. AS it is, some of US, as you know
are completely ruined by this Indian raid
driven from our homesr, obbed of everything
we had in the world, ourselves and familie;
left with scarcely the clothes upon oul
backs, and in our poverty and affliction We
trust that you will not allow this great
wrong to be done to US. We look to you
for justice, and we feel confident that We
shall not look to you in vain.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-09-26

Lieutenant Sheehan's Report.
Our readers will find Lieutenant SHEE.
HAMS official report of the siege of Fort
Ridgley, on the sixth page.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-09-26

SIGNED
John 81 Fairbanks, Lewis Vanoss,
Charles E Garden, e F Hldreth,
James Whitehead, Edward Oliver,
7 A Warren, DC Williams,
D Mooers. William Thompson,
Geo Van Valkenburg, George Fairbanks,
R N Lafferty, Mcdonald,
E B Lunde, George Donnell,
A AspinWall, Francis Punz,
Arthur Garden, Matilda Thompson,
Robert Fairbanks, James McDougall,
join Bishop, Joseph Doucette,
Duncan McDougall.
Frank II Thbault,
mark,
his
mark,
his
Albert - Santua, Z Gordon
mark.