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The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-07-11
SAINT PAUL. FRIDAY, JULv IL. 1862

if you ask them now what they mean by that
they say they do not know; call they do
know is, that be is obstinate as mule, and
plucky as bull dog" which means just
nothing of man whose prime quality is
celerity, quick conclusions, and startling
execution who, as soldier, is as rapid as
he is wary, aboundiDg 10 surprises, brave
almost to rashness, and inventive almost to
romance.
As for bis outward man, he looks at least
seven years older than he is-his height
about five feet ten inches his figure thick
set, square shouldered, and decidedly c!um"
sy; bis gait very awkward, STOPPING, and
with long strides. He often walks with his
head somewhat on one side. and his eyes
fixed upon the ground, imparting to bis
whole appearance that abstracted quality
which young ladies describe as absent
minded" A lady who has known him long
and well has told me that she never saw
him on horseback without laughing short
stirrups, knees cramped up, heels stuck out
behind, and chin on his breast-a most uDe
military phenomenon. In society be is qni
ct, but cheerful, not loquacous, but inteIli
gent end shrewd, in religion, the bluest
kind OF a Presbyterian, and extremely strict
in bis church observances In Winchester
he took very active part in revivals, and
habitualIy led the "union " prayer meet
ings.
10 illustrate the popularity OF the man
For some reason which has never been
made public, the expediency of removing
him from his command was at one time
freely discussed in the Confederate Cabinet
and all but two members favored the nos
tion, these two urging that a man of such
exemplary modesty, and yet of such intense
religious enthusiasm and indomltable firm.
ness, must possess those moral elements
which combined with bis military educa
ton and experience, should constitute O
great General. Their opposition served tc
postpone a decision and the motion was
held under consideration. Meantime the
people of the Valley got wind of the affair
and with great outcry OF indignation anC
threats, so assailed the powers at Rich
mond that the question was dropped "like G
hot potato" 1t was about this time tha
jackson sent to Richmond bis rebel-famous
dispatch-"Send me more men and no or
ders, or more orders and no men,"
Such is the rebel Napoleon for whom hi
people venture to claim that in four weeks
be has marched $50 miles and won four vic
tories; that he has crippled or dispersed th'
forces of Milroy and Schenck at Mcdowell
Banks at Front Royal and Winchester
Fremont at Cross Keys, and Shields a
Port Republic-that be holds Mcdowell il
check to take care of Washington and Ma
ryland and NOR opolizes for the amusement
Of the world, the attention of six distin
guished Generals.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-07-11
Butler Oh AmalgamatiOn.

From the accounts of correspondents it
appears that " Northern men with Southern
principles" as regards amalgamation of
races, are very common among our soldiers
at the South. But in New Orleans, at
least, BEN. BUTLER is determined such a
state of things shall not exist, and has issued
stringent orders to check the practical effect
of such principles. Strange to say, bow~
ever, chaplain of Connecticut regiment
is down on Butler for bis course. Here is
what he says of the matter in letter to the
New York Times:
The policy of General Butler seems to
aim at reducing to the least possible NUNS
Der the slaves employed. Through the
request OF some Captains of the Thirteenth
Connecticut, the General had permitted
rooms TO be rented outside of the Custom
House for the colored laundresses. This
ga arded against excesses which had already
been sufficiently magniGed by outside pre-
judice. If there still existed cases of immo.
rality, an order sent to the regiment would
uaVe utt luC uiuCuitys OuG euc IUHUWIDS
General Order No. 80 was issued:
Laundresses of Companies are not permitted
to come into the quarters of the men. They
must be kept in their own quarters, and the
clothing sent to them and sent for.
Any officer who permits woman, black or
white, not his wife, in his quarters, or the
quarters of his company, will be dismissed the
service. By command of
Major General BUTLER.
This order insalted the officers by init.
mating state OF things such as did not
exist. 1t played into the hands of the rebels.
1t cast odium upon the retention of negro
servants. If designed to counteract charges,
it struck harder than it defended. Again,
officers were told that for every servant
kept, the amount assigned for the wages and
provision of servant, would be deducted
from their salary. Why this stringency,
when in hiring free servants the officer is
left to make bis own bargain? The pres
ure of personal influence, also, was not want
ing on the part of the General to induce an
offi cer to turn out a slave to her master.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-07-11

TERRIFIC SToRM.-A terrific storm OF
rain and wind, accompanied by vivid light
ming and heavy thunder, passed over this
pace yesterday morning. The rain fell in
torrents, and an incessant sheet OF lightning
lit up the whole horizon with vivid brillian-
cy. Peal after peal of thunder shook the
earth, while for short time tornado of
wind threatened the destruction of every
thing above ground. Considerable damage
was done in and around our village, in the
prostration of several buildings, trees, fences,
&c. The roof of the Catholic Church was
torn partly of, and the large bell in its Gu
pola was torn from its turret and fell to the
ground, breaking and cracking it in such a
manner that it is worthless. We under.
stand that the bell cost $500. 1t is a heavy
loss to the church.--FarIbault Statesman, ,8th.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-07-11
An Abolition Rocket and It's Stick.

We do not often print the editorials of
the New York Herald, but the following
summing up of the whole affair of Mr.. VIM
CENT CoLYER and Governor STANLY is
both truthful and spicy, and will be relished
by our readers:
There is man named Vincent Colyer,
who signs himself "SuperinteDdent of the
Foor," having assumed the title with the
evident object OF taking care of himself.
This Colyer had a darkey school down at
Newbern and taught the contrabands' Ideas
but not the contrabands-ho to shoot.
Everything went along quietly, and the
aged Idarkeys in Colyer's school had been
taught enough to know the pictures from
the print in their primers, when all at
once Governor Stanly was sent to take
charge of affairs in North Carolina Stan.
ly is q conservative man, and the abolition-
lists became alarmed lest he should restore
North Carolina to the Union. Consequents
ly they determined to raise rumpus in or-
der to turn Stanly out, and Colyer was se-
lected as the abolition agent. He went off
as brilliantly as rocket. He charged
Governor Stanly with shutting up his
school. He came on North and made
speeches about it, passing around the sau.
Ger at every meeting. Members of our
donkey Congress offered resolutions on
the subject. Sedretary Stanton wrote
letters and bulletins in regard to it
with his characteristic vigor and abil
ity. Deputations waited upon the
President. The abolition journals de
nounced Stanly as scorpion" on"-scorpions
being famous for shutting up darkey schools
The Emancipation Tor Confederate) League
of this city held meeting about the matter.
That vulgar border ruffian Jim. Lane, who
fights well in words only, made speech
about Stanly. Colyer made several long
speeches detailing his grievances, and af-
terwards visited the Sunday schools and
collected the coppers from the little boys
and girls. The Rev. DR.. Tying, who ought
to be ashamed of himself and his compan-
ions, also made speech about Stanly, and
then went on to Washington to talk to the
President and order him to order Stanly
to order the school to be reopened. Fl.
nally, Colyer went back to Newoern, and be
has just written letter from that city
which be wishes published as an appendix
to his recent speeches. He says that he
misunderstood Governor Stanly; that the
school was never ordered to be closed, and
that he will now humbly and thankfully eat
his own words. So Colyer went up like a
rocket, and so he comes down like stick.
Now what have the members of Congress,
Secretary Stanton, the abolition editors, the
confederates of the Emancipation League,
Jim Lane, DR.. Tying and the other fanatics
concerned to say for themselves? What
other abolition bubble will burst next
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-07-11

"A dispatch from Louisville Of the 2lst
ult. says:-A passenger just arrived from
the South reports that General Mitchell
detailed fifty.fve men from different regi.
menta for scout service, pho were all cap.
tured By the rebels, carried to atlanta, Geor.
gia, and humg. One Of them, Robert Bufdm,
formerly of Salem, Massachusetts, and be.
longing to Colonel Nortons Second Ohio
regiment, made speech, saying abe consid.
cred it no ignominy to die for his country
even in that manner"
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-07-11
An impromptu toast was recent,

An impromptu toast was recently
given in saloon in New York, by a
loyal Canadian--present, several Ameri-
cSns and Nova Scotians:
" May the roses Of England never blow,
The thistles of Scotland never grow;
May the harp of Ireland never play,
Till the stars and stripes have won the day."
1t was received with much applause and
satisfaction.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-07-11
OH. WEEP NOT FOR THOSE, &c.

Oh, weep not for those who have sunk to their
rest
In the blaze of their martial renown:
Whose spirits have fed to the realms OF the
bleSt.
Whom the laurels of martyrdom crown;
Oh, weep not for those, who have fed to the
bourne
Where the dust of their forefathers sleep;
Whose relics repose in the rude lettered urn,
Or bleach on the shores Of the deep.
Weep not for the dead for the dead cannot
hear;
They feel not the sting of neglect.
Their Spirits have scared to their own native
sphere
They need not the tears of respect.
Weep not for the dead-nor weep for the
brave.
Who suffer, forlorn and distressed;
Whose sun has declined to the verge of the
grave
Who freeze on ingrat:tude's breast.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-07-11

The Catholics of Charlestown, Massa.
chusetts, recently consecrated a church
costing $4,000, and capable of seating
1850 persons.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-10-14

LYDIA MARIA CHILD ON AMALGAMATIoNELld
Maria Child, who begged the favor of Cow lse
to 90 to Charlestown Va, and attend upon old
John Brown, favors the Hon. Massa Greedy; -of
the New York, Tribune, with letter from which
we extract the following endorsement of, and en-
couragement for amalgamation- Such BEAST
ly proposition deserves no comment
Whether amalgamation would take place Legally
as it now does illegally, if the slave were freed,
is not question susceptible ofproof 1t must
of course, remain matter of opinion till expe-
rience furnishes evidence. But it seems to me
quite superauous to trouble ourselves about H.
|Ifthere is an instructive antipathy between the
races it will take of itself as natural antlpa-
thies and attractions are always sure TO do. Ii
there is not any natural anti .ahy, then the hor-
ror of amalgamaton has no rational foundation.
My own opinion is, that there is not natural
|aatipathy between white and coCred people,
My reason for thinking so is that wherever two
classes have been brought into vicinity they have
invariably mixed extensively and, in view OF
their relative positions - must be admitted that
kthe mixture has been sought by the whites
own belief, also, is that prejudces against
llexion is entirely fonndei upon pride, and
out of the debased and degraded condition
ich our laws and customs keep the colored
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-10-14

The repulse at Corinth was not so disastrous
as was at first supposed. In mentioning this
fact, the Richmond Dispatch saws:
1t appears that Van-Dorn was successful the
first day, (Friday,) and that he captured nine
pieces of cannon. On the second day, .(Satur-
day,) altar severe fighting N the morning, he
fell back upon hearing that 10000 fresh troops
were marching to gain his rear, carrying With
him part of the captured artillery. On Sunday,
after severe battle in retreat. the enemy cap
tured Maury's brigade; but this capture seems
to have been temporary for we are told that
Van Dorm and Villepigue afterwards came up,
and not only recaptured Maury's men, but took
a whole brigade of their captors. Such is the
substance of the telegram, which adds that the
enemy were driven back to Matamoras, and that
our army resumed its march. The enemy, it
seems, took four pieces of cannon, and we
brought off portion of the nine we had captu-
red The enemy claims 700 prisoners. The tel
egram claims that we brought off $50 from Cor
NTH. If we have these, and the brigade we are
said to have captured, the balance is in our fav-
or. The telegram says that we lost 5000 men,
and the enemy many more, and that our army is
safe and recognizing.
the disaster to which our arms have been sub
jected. We simply wish the public to under
stand exactly how great 1t was; not to exagger-
ate in their imagination, or to be deluded into
the belief that it was greater than it really was.
1t is serious enough, under any aspect; but not
nearly so serious as at first sight it appeared,
if this telegram speak the truth. We were re-
pulsed by overwhelming numbers, after having
been completely victorious. We killed more of
the enemy than he did TO. us. We took more of
his prisoners than he took Of ours. We retreat
ed to place of safety, and the enemy in attempt
ing to pursue US was repulsod with loss. This,
with the lights before US. we judge to be the sum
fOta of. off hin fEo
BILE to pursue US to Ripley, it is hardly probable
that he will be able either to join Buell., or make
further progress in the interior of Mississippi,
without being seriously impeded in his opera
tons by the reorganlzed army of Gen. Van
Dorm.
Our army fought on this occasion with all its
accustomed yalor. Even the enemy comedies
this. 1t yielded at last, only to overwhelming
numbers. All praise to them for bravery and
perseverance.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-10-14
DIED.

Died on the 30th of Sept of Dipthera, at the resi-
dence OF her father near Greenville MAGGIE A.
second daughter of D. G. and H. N tfilkeson aged
l3 years and months.
There was much in the unfolding of the character
OF this dead child which promised pleasure and COM
tort to her family and friends Her disposition was
remarkably gentle. lovely and affectionae Interest,"
ing and attractive in person and manners and with,
an intelligent and sprightly mind is no wonder she
gained the hearts of all who knew her. In the rapid
progress OF this fatal disease nothing could be known
have reason to hope that she one of the lambs 6
Christs flock. She lQRed her Bible and PRAYER %
was never known to omit these duties when anu
she committed the Shorter Catechism at 81; e'lllng.
OF age, for which she received Bible a. gnu years
TINS she had read through once aa0 premium,
second tlIne The Sabbath sheoi was Issuns q
5ara P 5;t 70 eaer we're always pre-
face her sw eet smile an n 'ear maggie neT bright
home" 10nu' anu 'ne S'''ss V.seS w
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-10-14
Distribution of Salt.

By proclamation Of Governor Letch-
er, the following places are designated
for the present as the points at which salt
will be concentrated for sale and distri-
button, viz /: Marlborough depot, on the
Central railroad, and Dublin depot, on
/ the Virginia and Tennessee railroad
Other places of deposit will be speedily
designated when suitable arrangements
for supplies shall have been perfected.
Due notice will be given Of the time
when the salt will be ready for delivery.
The price, quantity for each person, and
how it is to be sold and delivered, and
the agents employed therefor, will be
prescribed in future regulations, and
published as required by law. Ga
After the price is so prescribed, the
sale of any salt within the Common-
wealth at higher rate per bushel, ii
declared by law to be a misdeaa p,r
and any violation of the rules III
lations prescribed by the Govd II
also a misdemeanor, to be puMehed.
upon conviction, by fine of not less than
one hundred nor more than two thou
sand dollars.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-10-14
For The Nnecfntor


Mr. EDITOR AL ow.me through the medium
of your paper, to enquire what has become of
the Soldier S Aid Societies of our county? One
year ago they were doing good service by furnish
ing our soldiers with many essential and indis-
persabIe articles of clothing, and nodoubt made
glad the hearts of fug bravs men who were in the
tented field, exposing their health ana lives for
the sake of the dear at home and for all that
is dear to them and US, Off Natiogsl Indenen-
dence. Alas am panied to say. f6at with many
or all of these societies. apathy and Indifference
seems to have taken the places of effort and kind
feelings, 50 prevalent twelve months ago. | ap.
peal to my countrymen and countrywomen. TO
arouse from the seeming lethargy they have fallen
into. revive and resucitate the various Soldiers
Aid and Relief Societies of the county, enter in
to the obligation due our brave men with redoub-
led zeal, procure materials, and without delay,
shape them into garments suitable for the soldiers
whose necessities are crying aloud tor relief. Is
not the heart of every man and woman moved
who possess one spark of human kindness when
they witness the ragged and deplorable condiIf
of many of our soldiers? 1t is shame an9
proach to our Government to thus neglecf
brave defenders. A FARM
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-10-14
) To our Subscribers.

The very high prices which we are
required to pay for all the materials
used in the publication of the paper, as
well as the increased prices of board
wages and fuel, have subjected us to
the disagreeable necessity of increasing
the price of subscription. For the same
reason, we are compelled to adopt the
cash system, and to request those who
are owing us anything to make pay
ment as promptly as possible. Those
who will now pay what they are due fol
the past, and also for the present year
an 0dvaaace, will only be char ed at the
rate of $500 per annum for what was
due prior to September 23d, 1862. For
instance, if a subscriber be owing from
May LIST, 1860, by the payment Of S7.o0
he will be entitled to the paper to Sep
TENDER, 1868, instead of being required
to pay $500, as he would be if we re-
CURED him to comply strictly with the
terms. Those who will pay between
this and the LIST of January what they
are due for the past as well as the pres
ent year, ending September 23d, 1863,
will be allowed the deduction embrac-
ed in the proposition above mentioned.
We, of course, make no charge for the
time the publication was suspended,
and we furnish the paper to those who
paid for the length of time for which
they paid. As the paper was suspend
ed five months, we furnish the paper
five months longer than the time speci-
fed in the subscribers receipt.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-10-14
Hospitals.


In all the Hospitals in and near the city of
Richmond, since their organization, there have
been received ninety-nine Thousand five hundred
and eight (99,508) sick and wounded soldiers
and officers ct our army. OF this number, nine
thousand seven hundred and seventy four (9,774)
have received furlouehs two thousand three
hundrt and forty-one (2,34l) have been dis
charged, ami seven thousand six hundred and
three G. ,603) have died. AT this time there re-
mains n all the hospitals, Ten thousand seven
hundred and twenty (l0,720).
In all the hospitals in and near the city of Pc
tersburg, since their organization there have
been received eleven thousand one hundred and
seventy I'll 10Y sick and wounded officers and
soldiers of the army. Of this number, eight
hundred and twenty-eight 1929 have received
furloughs. One hundred and tifty-seven (157)
have been discharged and seven hundred and
{797) have died.
Atthis time the sick and wounded now in thS
hospitals at Petersburg will not exceed one
thousand eight hundred and ninety-two q 1922.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-10-14
The Fight at Fran Kiln, Soatham on
G1sUutvx

We have received some particulars OF the en-
gagement, which resulted in the repulse of the
enemy, at Franklin, Southamton county, on
Friday the 3rd inst. The advance of the enemy
was proclaimed by report from one of his gun
boats, three or four of which were discovered
ascending the Black water river. A number OF
the Partisan Rangers of Col. Ferrebee, of North
Carolina, were posted in underground along the
rivers bank. When the boats arrived within
range, the Rangers opened upon them, very
soon clearing the decks. For some tine the
boats attempted to press forward, but the uner-
ring aim of the men on shore finally disheartened
them. and they retreated down the river 1t is
believed that the enemy's killed and wounded in
the affair will amount to one hundred But two
men were wounded on our side-none killed.
There was no artillery in the fight on our side.
In the afternoon of the same day the enemy
advanced in considerable force from the direc-
ton OF Suffolk. Their force on this occasion is
estimated to have been about $500 infantry. six
pieces of artillery, and 800 CT 400 cavalry The
battery OF Capt. Graham, of Petersburg, and two
sections of Capt. Wright's Rocket Battery, were
put IN position, and soon opened fire on the foe.
The fight lasted some two hours, our shot and
she'll falling in the midst of the enemy with such
rapld1ty as to cause them to fee in confusion -
Graham's battery fired a she'll which exploded
IN the midst of body of infantry, and as was af-
forwards ascertained, killed six men. Wright's
Rocket Battery played destruction with The
Yankee cavalry. This battery was captured
from the enemy at Gaines Mil in June last. and
is SAID to be the only of the kind on this con-
tlnent. N body OF cavalry can stand before IT.
-Disp patch.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-10-14
CAPTURE OF surros.-The Lynchburg Reput

CAPTURE OF SUTToN.-The Lynchburg Repur
Iican learns from private letter from near :,
ton, that portion of Gen. Jenkins cays' SUIT
der command CT Col. G. G. Thorburn Try, IN
that place, the county seat of Bro captured
on the 25th of September. The Aton county
ed without waiting to be anSees retreat
nur' Der of horses, which asackeu, leaving {
eral wagons All their stores camp anu ses
trans, u;. by eur troops for want o.
,rr;.ar aJ srsoa :" IN which to remove them. The
VIZ" .t;an au0' our cause is progressing in thi.
s sea Secruits are coming in rapidly, and
1en' JAWS stock is decidedly up.'' ~''
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-10-14
yellow Fever IN Wilmington, N. G..

The Wilmington Journal publishes the follow
ing register for the week ending Friday, October
8rd:
Saturday, Sept. 27th-New cases, 20 Deaths,
10.
Sunday, Sept. 28-New cases, As; Deaths, 20.
Monday, Sept. 29-New cases, 43 Deaths, 10.
Tuesday, Sept 80-New cases, Al Deaths, s.
Wednesday, October New cases 80 Deaths
Z.
Thursday, October New cases, "a Deaths,
II.
Friday, October 3-New cases. 40 !; Deaths, Ii
Total number of new cases-267.
Total number deaths-82.
This would exhibit mortality equal to 80
per cent, of the reported cases.