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The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-01-03
kind; no, I didn't ask her-merely remark.
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kind; no, I didn't ask her-merely remark.
ed, You can't fool me- o 'taaaL
"She appeared in PAIN in her stomach
and said she had pain /; she was standing up
and was repeating how she loved me. Mrs
+. came in the door and called her it was
about fifteen or twenty minutes from the
time Alice took the contents of the tumbler
till Mrs. Finn left the room she said to
Mrs. Finn, No, l have not taken poison !:
nothing more was said by them Mr.. Finn &
mother was here when she sank down. I
met Alice in August, 1860; went out rid
ing with her; met her again in February;
1861 engagement about the first of Sep
TENDER, 1861. took the key ont of her
pocket when she was standing there; that
was after she went into the room and took
the goblet-about five minutes after; that
was before she complained of pain; she re-
sisted ; took the key and said, / must
go;' she then said, am going to die in
your arms
" l unlocked the door and went out on
the stoop; got nearly to the gate she ran
after me and told me 1 mustn't 20, and
took hold of me; l found 1 couldn't 90,
and came back. All of this was after she
took the contents of the goblet we stood
near the door. l think she must have Ia
ken the poison on account of what told
her. She said she would kill herself when l
left her. l have taken two bottles of poison
from her; Sutton said one was sIry chime /;
l have no knowledge where she got the
poison. She fell on the floor and had
spasms after Mrs. Finn came in."
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-01-03
The loyal men Of the border States must

The loyal men of the border States must
take care not to be driven into false po-
sition by certain of their leaders in both
Houses of Congress who oppose confsca4
ton. These leaders commit as great q
blunder as those who think this war Of
emancipation. The coniscation of the
property of rebels to the use of the Govern
ment, and as recompense for the vast out.
lay of money incident to this war, is per
fectly consistent with the law passed in July
last, and does not at all affect the great
objects declared by Congress to be involved
in this contest. If the representatives Of
the border States, at the special session Of
Congress, had permitted proper con6sca
ton bill to pass, millions of rebel property
would now be in the public treasury, the
burden of taxes would be lighter, and the
war more thorough and effective.
WIN. Mahon, aged rs years was exc
cuted at Gooderich, @. w., on Wednesday.
His crime was most horr ible. On the 18th
of May last he met his victims, an old lady
nearly 80, and her grandchild, little girl
about six years of age, in lane, and there
brutally killed them by knocking out their
brains with stick of cordwood The
motive for the murder appeared to be for
revenge-a male relative of the deceased
lady, Mrs. Harcourt, having caused Mahon
to be imprisoned for three months for vi
olent assault. Fortunately, there were wit
nesses to the bloody deed, and the prisoner
was quickly arrested and committed for tri-
al. A plea of "insanity" was put forward
by his counsel, but without avail; the Ju-
ry found him guilty, and the man was se-u
fenced to be hung.
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How Things Look from the Central
stand Point.
ance of the Philadelphia Press.

Correspondence of the Philadelphia Press.
1 WASHINGTON, Dec. 10.
Ii there is mastery Inactivity in the
grand army of the Potomac, there is ex-
traordinary vigilance and energy in every
other part of the country where the Federal
troops are assembled to punish traitors. IF
General Mcclellan, for some wise and IN.
known purpose, feels that he Can afford to
wait, such is evidently not The temper OF
General Buell. in Kentucky, General Hal
ieck in Missouri, General Sherman in South
Carolina, General Rosecrans 10 Western
Virginia, Harvey Brown On Santa Rosa
Island, and the gallant leaders of our va,
rious naval expeditions. We are receiving
daily evidence OF the vigor and the victory
which distinguish the operations of these
brave soldiers and seamen.
The tide is not only rapidly but inevita-
period the most impatient and exacting will
find their appetites gratified oy abundant
and brilliant triumphs. Circumstances
apart from the efforts of our troops aid the
good cause. The rebels are not merely de-
teated by the courage and perseverance of
our army and navy, but their. own dissen-
sions and distresses, coming like so many
dispensations of an avenging God to COM
plete the good work. If Richmond is
trembling over the smouldering volcano of
popular discontent, the grass is growing in
the streets of New Orleans, and the famish-
ing poor are clamoripg for bread in the
market places. If Nashville is consternated
before the apparilion of Buells advancing
column, Charleston is desolated by the great
est conhagration since the New York fire of
1882. Savannah is almost depopulated by
approximations of an advance of the Federal
army, and the neighboring State of Florida
is crowded with fsgitives from the burning
towns along their own coast.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-01-03

l dislike repetition. 1 received only two of
yours, although it appears from the last
that you have written several. The Right
Rev. Bishop Lynch, of this city, has been
very kind and attentive since our arrival.
He has kindly advanced me some money,
and showed other generous marks of Chris
tian benevolence. A gentleman named
- has furnished shirt for each officer
and private in this place. prefer it to
Richmond. Convey to Mrs. Corcoran, Mrs.
Heaney and MIR. Kane, my love, and to all
friends the expression OF my sincere friend
ship, and believe me, dear Captain, your
most sincere friend. .a
MICHAEL CORCORAN.
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Military Execution in the Rebel
Army.

The Centreville correspondent of the
Richmond Dispatch, writing on the 18th,
says:
Gu Monday, at II o'clock, two soldiers
belonging to the "Tiger Rifles" were shot
by order of General Johnston, after having
been tried by court martial and convicted
under the 9th article of war
ART. 8. Any officer or soldier who shall
strike his superior officer, or draw or lift up
any weapon, or offer any violence against him,
being in the execution of his Office, on any
pretense whatever, or shall disobey any lawful
command of his superior officer, shall suffer
death, or such other punishment as shall, &C.
cOrdng to the nature of his 0ffense, be iuflict.
ed upon him by The sentence of the court mar
tSal. a- -~-- nd .-.-- =.
The two unfortunate men were found gull
ty of striking an officer while endeavoring
to prevent them rescuing prisoner then in
his custody. Their names were Dennis
Corcoran and Mike O'Brien-Irishmen by
birth, but for some years residents of New
Orleans. As the hour for the execution
arrived some ten or fifteen thousand soldiers
arrived upon the ground, and were formed
on three sides of the spot selected. --a
The men were brought up in a wagon,
and accompanied by Catholic priest.
They were dressed in full suit of Tiger
uniform, and, being men of fine manly forms,
presented splendid appearance. They
bore the ordeal bravely. Alighting from
the wagon, each walked up to the stakes
prepared for them, and kneeled while their
hands we're tied, and the bandage adjusted
over their eyes. Then came q moment of
breathless suspense, and the next the bullets
of their comrades sent their souls into eter.
nifty. Both were buried near the spot of
their ign0mlni0us death, and according to
the rites of the Catholic church.
The most affecting part of the scene was
Immediately following the discharge of
musketry. One of the men had brother
in the crowd, who, before the smoke of the
volley cleared from the spot, ran to his side
and supported him as bis life blood ebbed
away, and felt the last culver of mortality
as the soldiers body fell into his arms. 1t
was heart.rending to see the poor brothers
agony. The life of dishonor and crime were
both forgotten at one thought of that fire of
brOtberly love that had burned through
years OF sin. The death of the criminal was
borne with stolidity, but the simple sight OF
such heartfelt, brotheriy grief, moistened
every eye.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-01-03

MIR. Stanton, brother of f. p. Stanton
Of Kansas has been arrested for completely
with rebellion in Tennessee. He has taken
the oath of allegiance and has been released
from Fort Lafayette.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-01-03

eighty-three wounded and seven killed in
the Bucktail Rifles and 9th and 9th Penn
sylvania regimunts 10 the Drainsville fight.
The rebel loss in men and horses was in.
creased by the bursting Of caisson, in the
vicinity of which bodies frightfully man.
gled were found.
Gen. Stewart is now known to have
been in command, and is believed to have
been killed. He owns magnificent house
in the vicinity of Drainsville, and is noted
for daring and cruelty. The rebels were
ambushed to attack our men. They ad4
vanced along the road but they did not
fall into the rebel trap, but took up strong
position on hill commanding the rebels.
Nineteen of Kane's Rifles held large
brick house in the village, on which shot
and shell rained. The rest of the regiment
formed in line of battle and charged bayo>
nets, when the rebels attempted to flank,
but our men drove them back. The col
umn then advanced through thick unders
growth, but found no living foes, Some
Harper's Ferry and Springfield rifles we're
found on the field, and many shot guns
Some of the knapsacks bore the letters U.
S.-doubtless captured at Bull Run-and
were filed with rations, short cake, hard
biscuit and boiled beef. Their dead were
yeft on the field.
Mcclellan speaks of the bravery and de.
votion OF our troops in the highest terms.
When the fire from the woods was very
heavy, not all Of them obeyed orders to lie
on their faces in the cleared ground, but
they stood unnecessarily exposed, and were
thus wounded. Col. Kane's wound is SO.
we're, the ball passing through his cheek.
breaking tooth, and was stopped by a
bone. He bandaged it instantly, and re.
sumed his place
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-12-27
Signs in the Northern Sky.

The Anylyfi C5roniels and SsRiiHsi i justified we
thns by the evidences that reach from the NORTH in
the opinion thar the feeling there in favor of peace is
growing every day aud that Lncolns Administration is
becoming more and more unpopular. The people there
have yet arrived the point to Weld up the contest
ba, evident thai they approaching that conclu
son The sentiment OF nationality Is becoming weaker
O. the prospect tor the restoration Of the Union becomes
darker They cannot much longer endure the cessation
Of the commerce b. which they Hyc-the depression Of
Their iajustrv,he accumulation OF their public debt
The increase Of and tie depreciation Of their
rcacy. They hare no, the same stimulus to carry on
Ee var which re have for there appears to be no idea
Of patriotism aroag them they may have entertained
fops OF conquest AID i9aged for the glory Of subju
~itiag The rebels, but incentive their side
b,equal 20 those on ours They not fighting against
aaavalsr for I'll idea Of invading the North appears
have been given up on our side They not fighting
in defence OF their soil and their homes but the leaders
are only aetuaed by the lust Of power and the followers
be the hope Of gsin.
i5 no, to be wondered Of then that their patience
oad enterprise begin TO tire aad that toe successive de-
fss the- have met With should disgust them with the
ar siacs the objects for which they have carried
are not such as to inspire enthusiasm Or sach as m en-
able them patiently 10 endure defeat They every
attempt against armies fail their most elabontely
planusd expeditions overhroEn, they find themselves
notwithstanding their vastly superior inferior
n every attempt against our III supplied troops and
tRs5 are beginning discover that their role in life is
r6t war but thu pioddng arts Of peace. They have at
5Sst asSTered lhss obey have anderyaued the South
SIS strength and IL courage, and that they had overes
nns5stheIr OEn. They astute people e~Sr READ
d. TO abandon on useless losing operation aud In
yhesass 0f despeate undertakings majority of them
soIlI the subjugatiOn OF The South.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-12-27

twill be recoFeccd under the orders Of Gen. Schocld
assessed the secesioniss for the benefit OF the State
militia.
BrigA9ier General Lyle. Of PAiladelphs, oommandins
brigade Of Pennsylvania Reserves, killed in the
battle of fredericksburg.
General Hugh Ely, prominent citizen o; Baltimore
county, Nd, died few days ago.
Among recent deaths of prominent citizens at the
North, notice the following Henry +. jackson, of
Baltimore; Benjamin Adams, Louisville, and George
Anderson, of Wheeling
Ward, the American Chinese Mandarin" who
Gently killed at NiDgpo, left fortune of two three
hundred thousand dollars which his relatives In New
England viii obtain. His successor named FORESTER is
also An ApericsD., O. t--4le l4.ae..5
An intelligent trapper from Of the western coun-
ties of Minnesota states that secret society has been
organized having its rameations all through the west
er half of the Sate whose avowed objects hang
shoot every Indian suspected of having any hand in
the recent murders.
Isaac Wayne Divine, well Unknown Philadeiphian, who,
beginning life lawyer, became afterwards q dra-
atist and theatrical mansger, died recently at Phila
delpha He was the husband OF tho actress known as
Miss Julia Daily.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-12-27
PEACE RRsoLorIos.

In the Federal House of Representatives, the 29d
instant, Mr. vallandigam offered the following which,
at his instance, was aid over
Resolved, That this House does earnestly desire that
the most speedy and cfectua measures be taken for re-
storing peace III America and that time may be lost
in proposing an immediate cessation of hostiltes in
der to the speedy final settlement of the unhappy
roverscs which brought about this unnecessary and
furious civil war; by Just and adequate security against
the return of the like calamities In time to come; and
this House desires to offer the most earnest sssFaaces
to the country that they will, in due time chserfuJ CO.
operate with the Executive and theoSaes for the eso
ration of tho Uniop by such explicit and most solemn
amendments and provisions Of the Constitution may
be found necessary for securing the rights of the several
States aud sections within the Union under the Consu.
ton.
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.NrscELlAsEors rrExs.

The Abolition Secretary Of the Treasury confesses
that he resources of the Treasury have become made
quate to the demands upon it, and that ut Is in his
power to arrest he accumulation of demands upon the
Treasury beyond the possibility of provision for them
under existing legislation"
Senator Pearce of Maryland, is dead. His health has
been failing for some time.
In New York, on the goth, gold to 1921 on the
of sewards resignation, Exchange closed at about
LAG.
Miss Hety Cary is under arrest in Baltimore for plant
ing Confederate flag in the presence of New York
regiment drilling in front Of her fathers residence
Ipeolp has ordered the syisnensi9n Of All proceedings
Of the Board 0f Assessment p ST. LSds This board,
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-12-27
ZONES PORTABLE SOUP FOR ARMY

- AND NAVY USE-Ths Soup, put up In the form snail
cakes vii b. found useful In situations where he
ele for maiag Soup In the ordinary difficult to Oh
taln.
DncTioSsEleh cake viii make pint Of good, rich Soup
Cu the cakes ino thin slices and put Into Kettle with ilo
pint cold WNer Tor each cake used. Let boil Il
minutes Str Soup occasionally help
Vegetables be added with advantage they should
b small and added 70 the Soup begns bo
aud they sufficiently cooked the soup will be repy
for
D-hould the cakes be frozen slice them Into the cold va.
ter and LEI heu saai v~ minutes hAw before putting
the dc.
Made b. = W. JONES
Csrnc-of Li5c Esd Meeting SIS, Charleston, s. G
Ihs aegye article being extensively used Ia the army
NJ particularly In the hospitals 10 virginia aud elsewhere spe-
cacas have been presented Lee and Gen
AMI b. then highly approved In the hospitals
hey have been found useful eonvHescenis requng
ulan being snulant aud nurve the time They
The bes possible article Tor the soldier hayaek having large
% nOurhlng food In small compsssas dozen
them we 81 less than pound end N make six quarts
Of soup, which, with the sduon few biscuits will furnish
food for Tor three or four days After march,
lad weather pint ~ good hot highly Favored Soup will
foahd better smulAu and better corrective preventive
disease than other article Of food the soldier prepare and
much sickness and suffering prevented.
Price per o. per hundred as or cakes
box delivered Richmond BY Express free tss, cash.
de2S-c4t
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-12-27

'PolcE CouRrRecorder Caske had pretty heavy docket 10
through VIA yessra morning Come Of the
he most trivial eharaeer bu others we're somewhat Interesting
For instance John Kney Ansye- the charge
Ing IN h possession barrel Of whisky valued $50, stolen
from Joseph bIlgsand John hccsbe charged With
ing the 10 Mckinley. 3oh the Hastings
Court for examination. Several individuals 10 s In
dsa Of security % keep thefeses The Recorder in the tempo
han
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-12-27

SAD RsSULr OF a RUNAWAY MARRIAGE-The New
York ponent Of the Philadelphia Inquirer writes
few years ago the marriage Of Miss Boxer young,
beautiful and accomplished lady, with her fathers coach
man. John Dean set all the scandalmongers in Gotham
on end sad adisnduba to the strange eyentfu his
tory" has 70 be added. After the marriage, the
couple notwithstanding their different bringing up,
lived happily enough together in small cottage over in
Williamsburg The husband obtained an Office in the
custom house. and saved money enough to open pub
lie house at the foot of Grand street. Williamsburg But
alas for John Dean, be could not keep hotel II is
said "he was his own best customer" and a natural
result be commenced treating his wife badly In shor
time all their money spent and with poverty coming
ing In at the door, love a. usual few OF the window
John beat and abused his wife, but all this she put up
with until starvation stared her in the face when she
Vas compelled ask admission into the anshouse.-
The petition granted, and the fashionable, elegant
aud accomplished belle of the Fifth Avenue few years
ago-is the associate Of beggars and paupers.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-12-27
,L,r ''Hs "' a.I.ian, Aajut,n. General
| ADyT AND ISsPR GENERALS OFFICE. |
i RicHxaxp, Dec. IL 1so3, !
GENERAL oRpERs, |

GENERAL oRpERs, I'D
Paragraph ~ General Orders No ~ Current Series mod
fled 10 read rs follows: -,
Medical officers said ORDER Will not hereafter w.
olgh except whore the health Of the sob
der requires removal change Of climate; and 10 al such
this be distinctly stated In the Surgeons eu'
Esals
IL Whenever IN the oplor Of tie commanding oeer Of
military deparfsni object rst paragraph Of ear
Orders H. The time being accomplished by s-
ccnty reducing the number OF hopis he may suspend VIC
the medical boards until the condition az the cS ana
wounde render expedlsnt to resssen'be said boards
Ill. Officers charged with the duty Of enrolling conserps are
hereby that the Of hot 81 "
exempt the party rrsgning from the provisions Of The con-
persons subject 70 enroment and exa
nation in common with other parties OF conserPt age
Colonial Smith stsnsbury hereby detailed Tor
the duty that assigned In paragraph III Geneh Orders
No. So Series TO Lieutenant Col 5eary Brown nnd
VIII race~i Immediately Chseson South Carolina and Mo-
bile Aassms u Tarpoe 81 ezarinrg candidates for APP
poniuient artillery osss FIR oydhe4ls only def ~ ae
Of Conress approved September I6, lss9. nj h.t
Generals ndinF those points WILL on his sppea-
ion with him artillery officers perfnidg ord
psnee duties may select Who together with hns VIII con-
siitute N Examining Beard.
Hue notice viii be given hrogsh the local paper, q ihf tire "
which examinations will be held
Apple permission be examined Will be Rade n
General Orders No. vi to lhe General oommAndIug
rsrnei1 ' g. COOPER,
dela--fs AiIt Inspector Gensrsl.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-12-27
- Valuable REAL ESTATE


}. D. OWENS, PRoFEIEsoEs-REOPEN No or rHE PIEu-
MONT HOUSE Nv friends aud the public ally inform
"a that having leased this well known Hotel directly opposite the
Depot Of the Virginia aud Tennessee Railroad, and had II tho
roughly renovated prepared the travelling
public and have doubt all who patroasr the Piedmont
M assay satisfied sh my latle and .esPlug apartnentN
invite the patronage Of the puddle.
DEAL So JAS Z. OWENS.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-12-27

THR fSEDsRioKsBvsa RuSD-At meeting Of The Belief Com
ttee few nights ago. was ascersinsi that the contributions
for the Peisstsburg refugees had reached t10 The ey
Ly nehburg, through bsF Council has subscribed BOO and the
Individual subscriptions In the same place Sult 10 f0 The
Eagle Manufacturing Company Of Georgia has good
before the Common coanc Of Petersburg appropriate $4,000
this audAb Object In ReIaond the individual
have quite liberal though surprised
some OF weAl;hits citizens rvosy 10 gys a oeat,
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no oRRESPONDENTs.I

a tls Wig"
ffcss rrsa bati siiss ~ s paper teiH not - PHo
Had Tais ru Lag RfHdiRg. OWyst % Dc kRoaoa 10
an rsf Dc departed from Obituary Rotsee
srcssliug tlrs- Hses cAlrpsd fr ddsf tssa~se
~ " cGnHot aHsTake % rst&ra reicted e0B'1nsn1eG
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-12-27
rs-Adml-ion--yny and ser,u'y.ar. ssa..

BROAD STREET THEATRE.
- Fourth week 81 Mr. HARRY MCCARTHY and
MISS LOTTiR ESTELLE,
Whose have been ended By Clergy and the
most stdipus ladies and gentlemen In the South Mr. Mccarthy
persouaes eyeung nine different Characters selected
from the English, lsh, Scotch French, Dutch Ethiopian
American with their National solgs Dialects Costumes and
Dances.
Admlsslon6ctS. Servants cts Seats reserved for Ade
and the gentlemen accompanying then, only.
Cogeert oyer a. 10 O'clock.
de9a-lss pu,ibsss Mansg.y
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cua..s.sEh' siye dsy passed Of with Considerable ar
IT, and 50 far as the observation :. MA wry extended people
seemed enjoy themselves very much after the old fashion,
spite Of the the blockade and the high price liquor In
many Instances The egg gewi eTertsd It's sway
there many little social parties where
license The Christmas guns before
any former Christmas Eups aud the youngsters
supplied with popcraeke and small pyotochnics various
kinds In the the day there fights by
variety the participants being generally isgad BY yIaInous
whisky Tho sedste PORTION % The comuaty however
church, and united In prase the deer whose
day they celebrated.