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St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1862-08-14
Tho war Meetlnx.H

As per announcement, q Mass Meeting was
held At this place, on Thursday, last. The
| speakers stand was erected at the corner Of
Washington avenue and St, German street,
Aboa. two o'clock the meeting wss~ cslled to
order by james NJ, McKelvy who nominated H.
c. Wait Is Chairman. ". J. Parsons nominal.
ed the following persons - vice Presidents !;
Chas. A Gilman, J. W. Tcnvorde, Thos. e. Al
den, Joseph Broker, II. G.. Burbank, L. a. Rv-
ans, T. c. Mcclure, John Lehr, C. Becker, J
L. Wilson and Ches. Wait. W. B. Mitchell
James Mckclvy aud S. Simonton as Secre,s-
ries, who with the vice Presidents were con
frmed b. the meeting.
The Cnai' man briefly stated tho object Of
the meeting, and introduced Hon. james
Smith, If 81. Paul who in an eloquent and
convincing speech Of about three quarters Of
IA hour recurring briefly to the beginning #
The present difficulties, urged gu immediate
action in responding to the present call for
more troops, assuring his hearers that new
energetic measures were to be employed in
putting down the rebellion; he called upon the
ci liens OF Stearns County to fill up this quota
and never be subjected to draft, and urged
those who could not, to give liborally to sup
port the families Of those who did volunteer,
The speaker was enthusiastically cheered
tn ough,u'.
A. b: Curry, ESQ.,. being loudly called for
delivereda short impromptu speech that in
| stillei the fire Of patriotism into the heart OF
every nearer. Ills remarks elicted most hear
ty applause.
W. J. Parsons, ESQ.,, in response to loud and
persistent calls, gavcin few po .nted remarks,
expression TO the general sentiment that while
we Of the loyal States give to the Governor our
all, yet we ask that Government that it use
all the means God has given it to crush the
rebellion. They met with hearty and cnthu-
! s;astic response from the meeting.
John l.. Wilson and james NJ. McKelvy, an-
swering to repeated calls nude statements
with reference to the number OF. men REQUIRED
from Stearns county and several townships,
| and the number already furnished.
T. G. Mcclure moved that committee with
discretionary powers. be appointed to take
charge Of and disburse the war fluid to the
families Of all soldiers from Stearns County
(the motion was made verbally, and The secrc.
taries have no copy, and offered the following
| names:
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1862-08-14

LIQUORS! LIQUORS.!
Alcohol, Port, Sherry and Claret Vince,
0tard Brandy, Old Rye, Monongaiela aud
Bourbon Whisky constantly on hand.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1862-08-14
BOOTS &c SHOES.
CROCKERX

Queensware, Coffee and Tea Cups. Plates.
Platters, Pitchers, and Tea Sets A fne Is.
sortment Of Glass Dishes and tumbiers, Kruets,
side, pendant and stand Lamps Of every vari-
ETY.. Glass Preserve Jars, air tight. Demijohns,
Bottles, Fancy Mugs, Cups, Toy sets. etc., etc.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1862-08-14

OR. 3. R. PA! nhER & DR.. J. {. WREN
| AVlNG associated themselves in the prac-
| tice of medicine will pursue their profes-
sion in all its branches, including midwifery
and operative surgery. v5nl-tf
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1862-08-14
I0UAsI a17sEEVS.

MDHSE;r ersShs ,dndins tl,;s paragraph
III .nAtke9 IA theil. papers Will know that
49, M fipsle44 yxpha With THREE more
as; ~ laat 4piesp, they renew before
- ~ 49, -. aAn's II! Willis erased from our
TNE q. .sas.a:s+s- .s - T.S'f0s' O. -
~. ,g3,s. tuition ssratis IN the High
Sa1o%9 re common English branches,
daHR0tE tesm of enlistment, to ten chill
'des9ne 2ln(tse1.aus, 81 :thb School Dis
. .t1ietA ~ eaoA ioside o. tt j..
;. "a, 80. JANE 6. sd'rSsHELM.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1862-08-14

L. W. 4Ot}cy H. NiAu
Benn.tt NJ r. Noel
Henry &. Wait J. W. Tenvoorde
l.. G. Sims J.. s. White
WIN. Powell G.. T. Stearus
II. z. Mitchell moved to amend 50 as to in
clude only .lun.ecrs, stating that the meet
ing Was called for the purpose Of encouraging
volunteering and not Offering a premium 1or
men to remain at home and await the draft -
moving also that an equal amount be given to the
family Of each volunteer After much discuss
ion the amendment was Defeated.
On motion the meeting adjourned.
JAMES NJ. McKELVY.
W. =. MITCHELL.
Secretaries
We have not time to give full re-
port of the War Meeting on Thursday
After adjournment, Gen. II. q. Mitchell
started with a subscription, and in two
hours, had Sl2S per month subscribed for
the supper: Of the families of volunteers.
II. G. Burbank, in addition to $500 per.
month for.this purI Use, land $500 previ-
ously subscribed, gave 500 additional to
the families Of ten men who should enlist
in j. L Vests company, to De paid as
soon as the men are mustered in. We
will publish as full list as We can get,
next week, Of all subscriptions, in this
county, to the volunteer fund -
Ga According to the best accounts we
have, over eighty men Exclusive of the
number Mr.. Peterson may havc) Lad en-
listed up to last evening.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1862-08-14
Ninth Regiment. -.

~ ~
A call has been issued by the Aljutant
General for Ninth Regiment from Min
ncsota VIM. r. Marshall, editor Of the
S.. Paul Press, has opened a recruiting
office and entered upon the work Of rails.
ing a company for the Ninth. -~T-'
!. The Anoka RepaIl;can says that the
wife of William Dickens, committed sui
eide this week by throwing herself head
first into we'll. Cause, mental depression
DISSOLUTION or CopARrxERsmlp.-The co
partnership heretofore existing between Levi
Wheeler and George T. Rice is this day dissolv.
cd by mutual consent. The business of the
late firm will be settled by Levi WI eeler, at
Little Falls. MINI, aug7-3w ~
Little Falls, Minn., August LIST 1862.
N1oTIcE.-To ALL WHOM IT MAY CON
~ cERN.-Notice is hereby given that we
Joseph j. Gibson, Sarah Jodon, s. W. Turner
and Richard Strout, propretors of the town Of
Cold Spring City, IN the County of Stearns
and State Of Minnesota, will make appli-
cation to the District Court, Fourth District, at
a general term of said court to be holden at
the court room in the town Of St Cloud, in
said county Of Stearns, on Monday the 18th
day of September, A. b. 1862, at the opening
Ut said court or as soon thereafter as counsel
can be heard. for an order vacating plot and
survey. and the record Of I. plot and survey, OF
said town OF ''Cold Spring City" made by
Richard Sfrout as surveyor and filed for rec
ord in the Office of the Register of Deeds for
said county of Slearns on the 18th day of Au
gust, 1857, and for an order establishing and
conforming the plot and survey, and the record
of the plot and survey, of said town of ''Cold
Spring City, made by Richavd strout as sur
veyor and fled for record in the Office of the
Register of Deeds for said county Of Stearns
on the 2lst day Of August, A. u. 1861
JOS. J. GIBSON,
SARAH JODON,
s. W. TURNER,
aug7-td RICHARD STROUT.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1862-08-14
GROCERIES.

GROCERIES
Green and Black Teas, Sugars all kinds,
Java and Rio Coffee, Molasses, Lard, Mess
Pork, Hams sugar cured, Soap, Candles, Spi-
ces, Dried Peaches and Apples; also, every.
thing tor family use, ut low prices.
BOOTS &c SHOES.
A very large assortment Of Brogans, Prairie
Boots. Calf, KIP and Grain Leather Boots. OK.
ford Tres, Gents Goat Racers. Ladies Balmo-
raj, Calf, Kid and Morocco Shoes, Boots and
Shoes sritable for boys wear; also, IN endless
variety Of cAildrep's shoes
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1862-08-14

|. The Anoka RepuLlican says that the
wife of William Dickens, committed sui
eide this week by throwing herself head
first into we'll. Cause, mental depression
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1862-08-14

fectly natural and apropos. "Draw the Sword,
Columbia" stirring, patriotic air, vas SO
loudly and persistently encored as to secure its
repetition. The T.bleau '"Coming to get Mar
ried," which manifested all the verdancy Of 4
country bumpkin coming with his bashful las
sic to have the FINAL, knot tied, received the
same mark Of appreciation. The song "Cheer
for the Banner" was good, as was also the sue.
ceeding tablcau, The Fortune Teller" The
representation Of Saturday Evening" was
capital, and met so hearty favor with those
who remembered the inevitable Saturday Eve
ming scrubipg Of boyhood days, preparatory
for next mornings Sabbath school and Church.
that it was demanded second time. We re-
gret TO be compelled to con lemn the taste
Of tie song that followed, 1.-The United States
Hotel" It was entirely unsuitable and out
Of place, especially when the purposes and
character Of the entertainment are considered.
lts repetition, however, was secured by few
political admirers, who were persistent in their
calls. The concluding tableau, 1.-THE Cap.
tive Indian Girl" b., its perfect naturalness
Of manner and suitability Of dress, went far to
redeem the unfavorable impression created by
the precs ling song. The performers, Messrs.
Gowdy and Gregory, tho Misses. Corbett snd
Sloan, Miss Strong, Miss Brown, Miss Rich
ards, Mrs. Palmer snd Mrs. Ketchum. ezhsbi-
ted much ability and taste in the arrangement
snd performance 81, the pieces. The repressn.
tssions were inteypersed With inc music by
the, Brass Band, W. hope the society will,
soou favor our citiSshs With another evenings
enter tsjAmsft. y
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1862-08-14

He will pay particular attenticn
TO tho compromising Of PhysioisMs' prescrip-
tons at al hours, and from Ills long experience
and strict attention to business, he datters
himself that he will merit a share Of public
patronage. |"<T E'T*~.' ~ - - "7@'l,
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St. Cloud. Nov. eth, 1851. vSnl8-
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-02-07
The Death of General AollioOffe --fiis
Last Words with Colonel Fry, who
Shot Him

Last evening we had conversation with
reliable gentleman who arrived direct from
Somerset, Kentucky, by way OF Lexington,
and from hln We gather the following par
ticulars OF the death of General Zolicofer,
the leader of the rebel forces at Mill
Springs, Kentucky, on Sunday last. Our
informant obtained the particulars from
Colonel Fry, of the 4th Kentucky regiment,
who killed Zollicoffer. Colonel Fry Was
lying in ambush with a squad of his regi-
ment, when Zollicoffer approached at the
head of detachment of troops, which de-
tachment was marching rapidly in advance
of the main Confederate army. When the
General with his advance bad arrived with
in twenty feet of the AMBUSH where Fry
and his men were concealed, the Colonel
sprang forward and drew his navy revolver
and presented it at the Confederate General.
We may here state parenthetically, that
Co Onel Fry, who halls from Lexington,
and General Zollicotfer we're for many years
personal friends, and in their youthful days
associated in the same school.
Upon discovering Colonel Fry across
his path, General Zollicofar threw up both
his hands and exclaimed +: "Hold, Fry /;
you would not shoot your old friend, would
your" Then placing his right hand on his
pistol and pointing back to his command,
continued: "Look there are all your
friends !" which remark was eviaently in
tended to draw Frys attention away from
him, while he would improve the occasion
by shooting Fry dead in his tracks. TIE
brave Colonel did not heed the remark, but
said /: 81 will attend to you first," and pull
ling the trigger, Zolicofer fell with bail
pierced through his breast. His last words
were, II am killed, all's WE'LL" and with a
groan expired. The detachment then turned
on their heels aud retreated to the main
body of the army. Those of the confede.
rates who were taken prisoners censure Gen.
Zollicoffar for his impetuosity, rashness and
precipitate indiscretion, and allege that the
defeat of the rebels at Mill Springs was in
consequence OF the death of their leader in
the beginning of the conaict.-Cincinnoti
Enquirer.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-02-07
Gen. Shields.

The N. Y. World pub fishes the follow
ing from gentleman who knows of what
be speaks:
Having observed the newspaper reports
touching the question OF the loyalty OF
Gen. james Shields, think it a duty to
the country to make the following state
ment:
l met Gen. Shields 10 MazatIan, Novem-
Der last; sailed with him to San Francisco.
and from thence to New York !; and from
thus associating with him, acquired an in
innate knowledge of his opinions and char.
acter.
In fastening East to accept his promo
ton backward to brigadier generaship,
Gen. Shields was obliged to leave Mrs.
shields in Mazatlan, she being in too deli
cate health to travel and be was also COM
PEELED to give up, and probably sacrifice,
valuable and extensive business interests, in
the furtherance of which, he bad already
expended much time and money. He was
always very free in the expression of his
opinion upon the war, and invariably dis
played the strongest feeling in favor of sus
tanning the government Of the United States,
even to the sacrifice of his life and his prop
erty in the cause of the Union.
He is, however, in favor of conducting the
war on the most warlike principles, and
with an utter disregard of the personal safe
ty of the rebels in arms against the Gov
ernment
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-02-07
Anecdote of Cassius 81. Clay-His Quar-
rel with Tom Marshall.

The following capital story, told of Cas-
sius M. Clay of Kentucky, we believe has
never before been in print. It will be res
membered that Mr.. Clay served as Captain
OF a company of Kentuckians in Mexico
until, taken prisoner by the enemy, he was
compelled to remain an inactive spectator of
scenes in which be would gladly have been
an actor. Thomas F. Marshall, the fluent
orator and ilimitable imbiber, was also
captain of the same regiment with CLAW.
Marehall was in the habit of coming drunk
on parade, much to the disgust of all, and
greatly to the disorder and breach Of all
discipline in the regiment. Captain Clay,
though the strictest of all the Captains in
obeylng the army rules and IN requiring
obedience, determined to give Captain Mar
shall hint of his disapproyal. So, as soon
as he became officer OF the day." when bis
command was second only to that of the
Colonel, be put on his paraphernaIia, and,
riding up to the guard house, cried cut in
loud voice " officer ofthe guard !" and when
the guard officer appeared ha said q" L
command you to empty the guard house of
all tue prisoners so long as | have CONS
mand 10 this regiment no soldiers shall be
punished whist captains are allowed to VIC,
late the rules OF war with impunity." The
guard house Was emptied and great ex.
pectation was excited to see the issue Of
this fragrant breach of duty. But no no.
tce was taken by the Colonel of the affair.
At the next encampment the famous
quarrel took place between Captains Clay
and Marshall, in presence Of the whole regis
mant. Clay proposed to fight Marshall on
the spot with broGdswords; but Marshall
pleaded that it would embroi the regiment.
lhereupon Clay most bitterly replied, that
" Marshall, at lexington, did not fear to
enbroli, by his iufammatory appeals, the
people in an affray where women and chill
dren were endangered !; but here, where the
two men on equal terms, where men wore
swords, with war as thair profession, he
feared to embroii others 1t was the plea
of a poltroon and assassin!' The next day
Marshall tried to drown himself and his
modification in the San Juan river. Such
was Clay's revenge upon the leader of The
mob OF 1916 !--Neo York Eoening Post
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-02-07
The Qualities of a General.

A correspondent calls our attention to
passage of Edmund Burke's, which is of
interest at this time. 1t will take some by
surprise, perhaps, to find how accurately he
described the case of the General in whom
our hopes are bound up. Would it not be
we'll if some cavaliers and grumblers were
to listen to these words of Burke
The iortitude required of him is very diff
ferent from the unthlnkiDg alacrity of the
common soldier, or common sailor, in the
face OF danger and death; it is not pas
sion, it is not az impulse, it is not senti-
ment; it is cool, steady, deliberate prin-
eiple, always present, always equable hav-
ing no connection with anger +; tempering
honor With prudence /; melted, invigorated
and sustained ny a generous love of fame !;
informed, moderated, and directed by an
enlarged knowledge of its own great public
ends; flowing in one blended stream from
the opposite sources OF the heart and head !;
carrying 10 itself its own commission, and
proving its title to every other comma nd
by the first and most difficult commando
that of the bosom in which it resides 1T
Is u fOriituue WHICH uuiitS Win Iuc Courage
OF the field the more exalted and refined
courage of the council! which knows as
well to retreat as to advance which can
conquer as well by delay as by the rapidity
of a march or the impetuosity of an attack /;
which can be, with Fabius, the black cloud
that lowers on the tops of the mountains, or,
with ScIpio, the thunderbolt of war which,
undismayed by false shame, can patiently
endure the severest trial that a gallant spir-
it can undergo, in the taunts and proyoca-
lions OF the enemy, the suspicious, the cold
respect, and mouth honor" of those from
whom it should meet cheerful obed ence /;
which, undisturbed by false humanity, can
calmly assume that most awful moral re-
sponsibility of deciding when victory may
be too dearly purchased by the loss OF a
single life, and when the safety and glory of
a country may demand the certain sacrifice
of thousands. An6 never did it shine with
brighter Iustre than in the present terocious
and sanguinary host ilities.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-02-07

The Western Troops.

The general superiority Of Western over
Eastern soldiers is conceded by unprejudiced
men at Washington. The Cincinnati Com.
maercial says:
1t is noticeable that the rebels have uni
formly Jared badly where they have come
in contact with the federal forces in the
west. The first fighting this side of the
mountains was that 10 which Gen. Garnett's
army was defeated and dispersed. The
battle OF Carthage, in Southwestern Mis-.
souri,, was destructive one to the rebels.
In the battle of Wilson's Greek more than
thousand OF them were, by their own con
fession, killed and wounded. They suffered
much heavier loss in that sanguinary en-
counter than was sustained by Gen. Lyons
forces, who, when masters of the bloody
field, had to fall back under the pressure of
much superior forces, and were not pur
sued. The siege OF Lexington was Sc
rious discomteiture OF our troops, but they
fought we'll, and the rebel success was
dearly bought, The battle of Belmont
was an affair attended with graf slaughter
on both sides, and though our troops were
ohNSii " shSiA Uoeato, INC %
force equal to their own in numbers, and
punished their pursuers terribly from the
gunb0ats while retreating before over
whelming masses OF reiniorcements. La
Kentucky the federal arms have uniformly
been successful. The army of General Zol-
licoffar was repulsed with serious loss at
Wildcat. The rebels were whipped at
West Liberty by Colonel Harris, and at
Ivy mountain by General Nelson. The
Texan Rangers were whipped on Green
river by Colonel Wiliich's regime t, and
their Colonel Terry killed. Colonel Garfield
whipped and routed the rabal horde under
Humphrey Marshall at Prestonburg, and
the last and most decisive performance was
the defeat and dispersion OF General Zoii-
licofer 5 army, aud the killing of the Gen
eral on Fishing creek. There is good
record for the wasterD troops, and of which
the country has reason to feel proud.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-02-07
The Military Committee of the Gov

The Military Committee of the Gov
ernor's Council in Massachusetts, have made
q detailed report OF the contracts made by
them for the supply of Massachusetts,
troops, giving names and amounts. There
are contracts on account of the Ordna nee
Department to the amount of $3.50, 900, and
on account of the Commissary Department
to the amount of $l03,l46. Besides these
there are one hundred and six other con.
tracts named, FIVE of which were over $780,.
900 each, thirteen from Sic, 900 to $lOO, 900,
forty five $1,000 to $4,000, and thirty
eight under 81 900.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-02-07
Practical Jokes in Camp,

4 correspondent writing from the camp
of Gen. Nelson's division, in Kentucky, re
ates this incident:
Our boys are furious for practical jokes,
and are constantly On the lookout for SUBJ
jects One was recently procured in the
person OF new teamster, who had the
charge OF six large, shaggy mules. John was
also proprietor OF two bottles of old Bour
bona contraband in camp-which wag
discovered and resolved to possess Being
aware that the drivers presence was an i'm.
pediment to the theft, he hit upon the fol-
lowing plan to get rid of him:
Approaching the driver who was busy
curryiDg his mules, he accOsted him with,
" say, old fellow, what are you doing
there?"
"Can't you see? ?" replied Jehu, gruffly.
Certainly" responded wag, /" but that
is not your business. 1t is after tattoo,
and there is fellow hired here by the Gen.
eral who curries all the mules and horses
brought in after tattoo
The mule. driver bit at once, and wanted
to know where the " hair-dresser" kept
himself. Whereupon he was directed to
General Nelson's tent, with the assurance
that there was where the fellow " hung out"
SO You can't mistake the man." said the
wag -" he is a large fellow, and puts on
laundering sight of airs for a man in his
business. He will probably refuse to DO it,
and tell you 60 to the devil, but don't
mind that; be has been drinking today.
Make him come out sure"
Jehu posted off, ard entering the tent
where our Napoleon of the Fourth Divis-
ion sat in deep reverie, probably consider
ing the most expeditions method of expel-
ling the rebel Buckner from his native
State, slapped him on the back with force
sufficient to annihlate q man of ordinary
size. SpriDging to his feet, the General &C
costed his unlimited guest with, >" Well, sir,
who are you, and what the devil do you
want?"
Old boss, I've got job for you now
six mules TO be curred. and right off, too"
said the captain OF mules, nothing daunted
at the flashing eye of the General.
"Do you know whom you are addressing,
sir Z" asked the indignant commander.
"Yes," said John, eleva ing bis voice to
a pitch, which rendered the words audible
a square off, "you are the fellow hired by
Uncle sam to clean mules, and won't have
any foolishness. Clean them mules and III
give you a drink of busthead,"
You Internal villain!" exclaimed the
General, now perfectly furious, " l am Cen
eral Nelson, commander of this division 70
John placed the thumb of his right hand
against bis nose, and extending his fingers,
waved them slowly lin manner supposed
by some to be Indicative of great wisdom.
The Generals sword leaped from its
scabbard, and John from his tent just in
time to save his head.
Our boys drank the +" big muIe-driver's"
health in the Bourbon. The story soon got
out and is now the joke of the season.