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The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-04-18

CAPTAIN MUNCH's BATTERY.-It is sup
posed that this battery was in the battle of
Pittsburg, and also that it was captured,
and afterwards retaken. From the months
ly report Of Captain Munich, to the Adju.
tant Genera of Minnesota, dated at his
camp, four miles west of Pttsburg Land.
lng, March 3lst, he says:
The Company received orders to report to
General Grant March 9Th left st Louis Ar.
senal at 8 o'clock, A. NJ, March 9th, to embark
at Hiawatha when the horses were all on
board the steamer began to sink and the hor.
SEES had to he taken off. On the 10th day OF
March the battery embarked on the steamer
John Warner, which departed at 10 P. NJ, of
March IL arrived at Fort Henry, Tennessee,
at 10 A. NJ. on the 18th reported to General
Grant. and were ordered up river arrived at
Savannah March 18th; reported to General
Smith; left Savannah for Pittsburg on March
18th, where we reported to Genera Sherman;
were attached to the 4th brigade, (Col. Buck.
land) first division General Sherman) and are
now in camp four miles west of Pittsburg.
The company was all present at the time
the report was made, except Joseph Noyes,
Jacob Farmer, Chas. Hasselmann and Rich.
ard Murray, who were left sick in the hos
pitai at St. Louis. Hermann Giermann,
a member of the company, was drowned at
st. Louis on the 9th of March.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-04-18
$lO7.329 % s47,646 40

:. i
The War Tax has just been levied, which,
amounting to $ll,594 40, makes the total
tax levy for
Ramsey County. sis, 923 90
Amount collected to April l,...... 47,646 40
Delinquent Tax of 1861. ,277 40
By reference to the tax levy for State
Interest, throughout the State, we find that
the amount is $58,643 13-more than
twice the amount needed for that purpose,
If there could be any certainty off com,
p!ete collection throughout the State. And
1t is to be presumed the entire tax levy is
made up in the same proportion SO that
10 reality tao payers pay twice as much as
they ought to, because of the delinquency
OF one half of their neighbors.
Ramsey county is assessed for one-sev.
enth OF tie entire State tax, which leaves
the inference that our county must be very
rich in material wealth, or that the remain-
der OF the State must be extremely poor.
Ramsey county farming lands have not
heretofore been held in high esteem but if
We are to judge by comparison of tax VAL
Ia ion, our land must be infinitely better
than that lying in the thriving county of
Hennepin, or in the much boosted county
OF our friend Stevens, in the Big Woods.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-04-18

Boston, April Ex-Governor Andrew tel.
egraphed to headquarters today, rendering
the services, without compensation, of =
number of Massachusetts, surgeons ready to
60 west and aid our wounded.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-04-18
Loo al7AlH. airs.

RAMSEY COUNTY TAxEs.-On inquiry at
the Treasurer's Office, we were furnished
With the following figures, showing the
amount Of tax levied for all purposes for
the year 1862, and the amount received
thereon, up to the first day Of April inst.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-04-18
Where Beaur. gard Watered His IIors c

ST. LOUIS, april 9.-The Democrats
special says the rebels were pursued by
5000 of our cavalry.
Rebel prisoners state that Beauregard
made speech to bis troops before entering
the fight, saying be would water his horse
in Tennessee river or in bell; that the fight
before them was hell unless successful
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-04-18
HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA, OCCUPIED BY
GENERAL MITCHELL.

WASHINGTON, April l2.--The Secretary
OF War has received information that
Huntsville, Alabama. was occupied yester-
day by General Mitchell, without much re>
sistance. Two hundred prisoners were tax
en- also, fifteen locomotives, and large
amount Of rolling stock.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-04-18
OFFICIAL WAR BULLETIN.
THE FEELING IN ENGLAND.

WASHINGTON, April l2.-Mr. Cyrus w.
Field arrived here this morning direct from
London, and reports taat the feeling in
Eng land and France in favor of this coun-
try is daily Increasing. 1t is said that Mr..
Field brought with him from Europe pro-
posals from influential capitalists to supply
a very large amount of war material to the
United States, to be delivered in New
York, and payable entirely in the bonds Of
orr Government
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-09-02
Evacuation OF EreaelicAsburg.

We leatn direct from Fredericksburg, 'i',
that city has been evacuated by the re"e'''
troops. The railroad depot, Scott 1ounoly'
therailroad bridge, Ia structure ninety 'ee' ing
and one one hundred and sixty feet long,)a "l10
BRIDGE and Government bakery at fal'lou'"'
were all blown up. Falmouth station was ou'D
ed with many thousand rations, and tn ran naa
track was also torn up for some two OF 'n't a
miles. A large number of Union people 's''
with the troops. A large number OF c9,'sI"
bands also followed on the track OF 0en' Dun =.
sides army. Our informant says 1bey :,n n~
had arrivals at Fredericksburg from nlc' n loft
for four days in succession bettre go no no
and they all agree in saying that there are the
Confederate troops in Richmond nor o mh ;
road between there and fredericksburg ' Tni
shows conclusively that thu whole Con me with
army are at Manassas Zen: BurnsluGG' X to
his forces, is now at Aqua Greek, a'1 We can
leave for Alexandria in short time ". o
not note his movements turtAer- " os""'
National Republican,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-09-02
Uhr g,lexandria Gazette
TT7EsDAY EVE'G, SEPTEMBER 2, 1862

Tocu-There was another fine rain, yes
+ardav evening, accompanied with much light
ming and thunder.-We mentioned few Gays
,o<o the number of vessels III this port; their
sttb;ck and serried ranks increase and extend
from above the coal wharves to the BIu11' ana
;rc)nde al classes, from the largest ocean steam
ars 70 small schooners and cans boats'-Urea1
;rnrrovement in the orderof tn town has 'cen
observed within the last few Gays, but there
ora some cases of bed conduct IN the SUBURBS
~,h;oh o,oht 10 be checked Herr 4 Welsh,
formerly Of Harper's Ferry, ha'5lng purchased
+be -four mill known as "Co:umbla Mills
:, Georgetown, D. c., and owned TOR many
years by Thomas Dodge & Co., are giving It a
n,eteoverhauling During he five days en-
ding Friday evening 2Sth ult., n:nety-Tour boats
arrived at Georgetown by canal: Of this num-
her eighty three were laden with coal; the
remainder had, principally, -four and gram;
the tolls for the five days amounted to some
thing over three thousand,-Several new bull
dnos are being erected in Georgetown.-Sev-
eral r. S. gunboats came up yesterday ana
this monng.-The wind to-day, was from the
Northwest, and tie weather quite cool-We
ore requested to make suggestion as to pro
curing, in time, supply of wood tor tue
the coming winter-and that at as cheap rates
and as early as possible; to assist in this would
he doing great service to the community
Rev. T. ?. Walton, son Of the late Rev. ".
G. Walton, chaplain Of the 5th Virginia regi-
ment, was taken prisoner, in one Of the late
BATTLES. MIR Elliott, at Yeates' Garden, yes
ter slv afternoon, was assaultedby two or three
men~( soldiers or disguised in soldiers clothes, J
and severely beaten.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-09-02
Latest from ths Seat Of War.
From the Associated prsss.1

From the Asociated press]
WASHINGTON, Sept. l.-Dispatches receiy-
ed from Fairfax Court House, about seven
miles from Centreyille, state that no firing has
been heard up to twelve 0 clock to-day,
General Banks forces were heard from last
night in favorable position for joining Gen.
Popes army.
All the wounded have been removed from
the battle field Of Thursday and Friday. The
cars camein this morning from the first named
field, bringing many wounded-some 10 Alex
andria and others to Washington. The most
devoted attention is icing paid to this descrip-
ton Of soldiers
The Ladies' Soldiers Relief Society Of
Washington were engaged all day, yesterday,
most of the night and again to-day, IN prepar-
ing lint add bandages, making congresses,
&c.
Our informant, when passing through Cen
trevlle, saw thousands Of straeglerS at that
place-men of different regiments, all mixed
M. and exhibiting a scene of disorganlzatlon:
An officer remarked that these men would all
he right the next day, after they had recovered
from their fatigue" and SO it proved. Our
informant, while retulningto the CITY, TINS
morning early, saw them all marching aek'
properly companioned, to their respective regl-
ments. They appeared to be cheerful ana ahx-
ious to rejoin their comrades. ;,
When the ambulances in large plumbers reach
ed the battle field yesterday, to bring away the
wounded, a stampede commenced among them,
the drivers having turned the heads OF their
horses towards the road leadingto Washington.
and commenced hasty retreat With tDelr
empty vehicles. Some frightened driver 'ma-
gined that Stuart's cavalry was coming up
and accordingly gave the alarm: 3
The panic spread almost with the speed o.
electricity, and doubtless would have teen pro-
life of serious consequences had not the GUARDS
on the road rushed forth with pointed guns
and threatened to shoot the drivers unless they
returned to the field This conduct on the ne
part of the guard had the desired effect. a,
ter while the ambulances again reacheo 'ic
field, and performed their appropriate duty III
bringing away the wounded
There seems to be no doubt that the enemy 5
pickets were lowering around the persons ca
gagged in their humane work on the hed:, Ou'
un to an early hour this morning they iad no'
been interrupted. -. aoro
AmbuIances are constantly arriving ielt
with the wounded, and a small proportion %
sick.
Evacuation Of trelel1cASDufS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-09-02

RR1G. GEN. I. I. STEVENS KILLED.
Cen. 7. 7. Stevens, Of the Federal army, was
killed IN an engagement yesterday, and his
bolv brought to this city this morning, where
It will be embalmed by Dr.. Holmes, at BENZ.
Wbeatley's, on Alfred street. Gen. S. was
shot through the head.
TORN DovN-A frame shaaty, near the
canal basin which has been used FOR some time
as louor shop was yesterday afternoon torn
down by some members OF one OF the Massa-
chusetts regiments.
CONFEDERATE PRISONERS. Thirty eight
Confederate prisoners taken IN the recent en-
gaoaments near Bull Run were |rought to this
city this afternoon.
EMBALuED. The body Of Brig. Gen. Tay-
lor.. has been embalmed, and is to be sent to
his late home in New Jersey.
As the cars conveying the nurses to the bat
4]e field on Saturday evening were waiting at
Alexandria, young man on the top OF the
cars either iumpted or fell off, striking with
his neck upon rail When taken up, his
face was found to be badly cut. He died short
" after, having, it is supposed, broken his
neck
Gen. Banks, in the execution OF the order to
that end burned on Sunday III railroad cars
and Eve locomotives,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-09-02

Saturdays Fight.

the following account of Saturdays engage
ment:
Up to l o'clock on Saturday thefghting was
SO light that it was thought there would not be
any serious action for the day. A cavalry re-
connoissance of four regiments, including the
Michigan Cavalry, sent from the lett to ascer-
tain if the enemy were attempting flank
movement, discovered nothing to indicate their
presence; but on returning to the left, and at
ter taking position, the enemy suddenly made
their appearance in immense numbers IN
wood in 'front.' and 50 near that their faces
could be distinguished.
At the same point a battery was suddenly
wheeled into position and fired at the cavalry.
The first shell struck in front of the cavalry,
and richochetted high over to a field in their
rear. The second shell burst over their heads,
when they fell back to the cover Of a HILL
Stuart's cavalry presently appeared in large
force, coming on a charge The Confederate
cavalryn1en were armed with costly English
shot guns which they held at the breast fired
(both barrels at once) as they approached on
the charge.
Onr cavalrymen repelled the charge with
their sabres, and the enemy fell back to the
shelter of the woods, rallied superbly and re-
turned again to the charge, and were again re-
pelled The encmy's infantry now opened
upon our cavalry, compelling it to retreat -
About the same time our left wing was repul
sed, and fell back with considerable loss.
Two lines Of pickets effectually prevented
the stragglers from moving off, and the centre
and right wing stood SO firmly as to prevent
the enemy from gaining any substantial fruits
from their first successes.
Our soldiers who had been in the thckest Of
the fight on the conclusion Of the action fell
down on the ground, too much exhausted to
seek shelter or food, and slept where they were
through the night despite the falling rain.
Their hardships were increased by the want
of water, as every spring and we'll was natur
allv drained to supply such host, and many
cbeerfullv paid twenty-five cents for a canteen
full Others drank the muddy water from the
s!ouohs where thousands Ct horses had passed
through.
The fact that not only Jackson, but Long
street and Ewell, 5ot through Thoroughfare
Gap successfully, has caused some surprise, as
it is stated that regiment OF men can hold
the Gap against all corners, as it is narrow,
and the road through it one in which it would
be impossible for the enemy to unlimber gun
at the detensibe points.
tt stated that Longstreets advance, sin
gle regiment Of sharpshooters, was driven back
7shelled) by a detachment sent out for that
purpose; but that from some cause this force of
ours was subsequently, withdrawn, and the
gap left open for Longstreet to pass through I'M
challenged.
Prisoners state that Gen. Lee was personally
in command on Friday and Saturday
4 gentleman who left Fairfax Court House
yesterday evening at half past six Q clock says
| that at that time reinfOrcnments and ammuni-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-09-02

A SoULLEss MAN-An Iowa orator wish
ing to describe his opponent as a soulless man
said | have heard that some persons hold
the opinion that just at the precise moment
after one human being dies another is born,
babe Now, have made particular and ex-
tensiye inquiries concerning my opponent thar,
breath nobody died. Fellow-citizens, I will
ieave you to draw your Own inteyteyence5. .
The New York herald., 1862-02-14
THE FORT DoNELs0N EXPEDITION.

ST. LOUIS, Feb Is, 1862.
Tho Demova learns that Commodore Fosto, with the
gunboa ST. Louis Louisville and Pittsburg, left Cairo
for the Cumberland river at ten O'Clock Tuesday night
The Carondcet expected TO join them at Paducah
In consequence Of the high water and the unusually
rapid in all the rivers, the feet expected
TO reach Fort Donelson until this morning. and 1t is
presumed that attack will bo made there until there
complete readiness part Of both the land and naval
forces the the result cannot be expected before
tonight or to morrow morning.
rho Republican, Of this morning, states that General
Hitchcock has not yet accepted tho appointment Of
Major General but will respond when his commission
received.
CINCINNATI, Feb. Is, 1862.
special 10 the Commercial from Indianapolis says
that reliable Information from Fort Henry that
there 900 troops and that place at
of Sunday and heavy renforcements continually
irving.
The Thirteenth Michigan regiment passed through here
today route for Kentucky. Four will arrive
next week.
The New York herald., 1862-02-14

The INDEPENDENCE or MExIco.-The present
attitude of Mexico challenges the admiration of
the world. She is assailed by the two greatest
of the maritime Powers of Europe, and by the
mother country, which formerly held her in
subjecton. There can be now little doubt that
the object of those European Powers is to over
throw the independence Of Mexico, to erect
monarchy on the ruins of democratic institu-
tions, and place on the throne some European
prince. Already the house of Hapsburg has
been approached on the subject, though with
hut Indifferent success and we suppose the
search for European king for the halls of
Montezuma will be continued till an adven-
4urer is found.
But the great Powers may as we'll save them
selves The trouble. Mexico is able to take care
Of herself We have no doubt that she will be
able to maintain her position against any force
that will ever be brought against her from
Europe; and if she should not, in six months
from date we will lend her helping hand, and
c I'll upon the South to cave in and unite with
ns at once to save the continent from European
interyention; for it is Mexico's turn to-day
but it will be the turn of the South tomorrow.
Even should the rebel confederacy succeed
in finally establishing its independence against
the arms of the North it will then have to wage
another war for national life against one or
more Of the Powers of Europe. Its poor privi-
Jege is like that of Ulysses in the cave of the
Cyclops-to be devoured last Let the South,
therefore, be warned by the assault on the in
dependence of Mexico, and let it return to its
allegiance to that Union in which alone it can
fluid safety and security against the conspiracies
of crowned heads, and let it join hands with the
North in sweeping from the soil every vestige
of foreign sway.
The New York herald., 1862-02-14
the TENNESSEE RIVER EXPEDITION.
Additional Particulars OF tho Trip OF tho
Union GunbOats-Enthus usiastic Loyalty
OF tho People Along the Route.

Additional Particulars OF tho Trip OF tho
Union Observation-Disclosures Loyalty
OF tho People Along the Route.
Sr. LOUIS, Feb 49, 1862.
The Republicans Fort Henry correspondent gives fur
cher particulars lof the Tennessee river gunboa expsd
tiou Everywhere the people insisted upon loading their
vsers with presents and Tar Florence the river
can be nsvigated almost safely the Ohio Blessings
cheers and the widest enthusiasm greeod tho gunboat3
everywhere. Numbers Of prominent men came forward
and said should the Union army enter Tennessee fifty
thousand men, ready and anxious to protect their
homes, would at cluster around IL. Under
the law to join the rebel army lose their pro
perty, they were obliged to succumb in self defence
The officers OF the gunboats say II IL impossible
10 doubt the commences of the greetings that every
where met them The rebel press s wholly under tn
control politicians and does not speak the peoples feel
fngs Tho secession element is principally composed Of
iawless politicians who overaws by violence the order
loving Union citizens.
At Havana Lieutenant Phelps learned tina. rcho ca.
valry regiment was encsmpeo about milo distant. Ho
Immediately ordered company OF one hundred aud
thirty marines, under Colonel Given to march aganst
shom but tho rebels, hearing OF his intention, fed
anic leaving everything behind them Their camp was
burned and considerable quantity OF and
captured.
Only one steamer the Dunbar now floats on tho Upper
Tennessee Tho Appleton Belle had 900 pounds OF powder
aboard and when fred purpossy anchored opposite
the ans residence of Judge Crevat tho noted loyal s
which was completely shattered by the explosion.
The partially finished rebel gunboat Eastport is Gns
aud East steamer $50 foet long very staunch and
struccd as to bs rendered shot proof by compressed
bals Of cotton and iron plates.
The steamer Illinois brought quantity Of tobacco
howd from Paris yesterday, and large lot Of pig iron
near ,hore will be removed rs soon rs possible.
The New York herald., 1862-02-14
n An,honr y.n Heuten sgsd % years. man.hs sna

Of Anthony Van Houten aged 20 years, months anG
IL days
The relatives and frends Of the family are respectfully
attend the funeral from her late residence 80
Ninth avenue this friday afternoon at three O'CLOCK
without further invitation The remains will be taken "
White Plains on Saturday morning FOR interment.
VAN ORDss.-On Wednesday, February IL, Mrs LkAH
VAN 0sDES aged II years and months.
The relatives aud friends Of the family are Respectfully
invited TO attend the funeral this (Frday) morning. at
eleven O'Clock from the residence Of her daughter Mrs.
Spaford No. IA Schermerhorn street Brooklyn Her re-
mains will be taken 10 Rocsland county for intermsnt
sacramento papers please copy.
VRKaAsD.-On Wednesday, February IL, ANN, wife OF
Richard G. Vreeland, in the 10th year OF her age.
The relatives and friends of the family respectfully
invited to attend tho funeral on Saturday, at twelve
o'clock from her late residence. rompknsvills Staten
O'Clock.
WAaSEs.-in Williamsburg on Thursday February Is,
EizArH wife OF Mr. Thomas Warner, aged 53 years and
2 months.
The relatives and friends OF the family are respectfully
invited to attend the funeral from her late residence
106 South fifth street, Williamsburg on Sunday after.
noon at O'Clock.
Wusos.--In Brooklyn, on "Wednesday February L.
HARRIET t. yAsDERHooT wife OF Charles Wilson aged
33 years.
The friends OF the family are invited to attend the
funeral this friday afternoon clock from the
Hanson place Baptist church The remains will taken
10 Greenwood.
TO THH EDITOR OF THE HERALD.
sm-The announcement OF the death Of Annie L. Stew
art OF No. 66l Fourth street, s base and malicious
fasehood JAMES L. STEWART.
The New York herald., 1862-02-14
GENERAL HUNTERS EXPEDITION.
Departure OF the Advance for Fort Scott
Competition OF the Forces, &c.

LEAvESwoRm, Feb. 13, 1862
The last regiment OF the First brigade OF General Hun
ters advance left this morning for Fort Scott The
gsc consists OF the First Fifth and Sixth Kansas reg
nents, and Fifteenth Wisconsin, under command OF Act
ing Brigadicr General George W. Doitzer who com
nanded tho Kansas brigade calamity in the battle OF
wilson's creek.
General Hunter will accompany the Second brigade,
which will consist Of tho Ninth and Twelfth Wisconsin
regiments, Third Ohio cavalry and tho THIRD Kansas
Probably Colonel Charles Doubleday OF tho Second Ohio
viii be made Acting Brigadsr General OF this brigade.
Senator Jas IL Lane has not accepted his Brigadier.
slip nor reported for duty.
General Hunter and stat paid visits OF ceremony TO
Senator Lane yesterday afternoon. Commissioner Dole
was present.
General Hunter urging forward all his preparations
with uncossng assiduity, and has teographed to the
War Department for the immediate forwarding Of all
rec men,s I'D supplies designated for services in Kansas
b understood that if Senator Lane does not accept
bis commission and report for duty within given
bcr Of days. the President has notified him that his ap
poinment will be cancelled Should General Lane report
for duty he viii doubtless be Immediately given the
nand Of q brigade.
The New York herald., 1862-02-14

but the Chevalier's connection with US was
only an illusion of theirs after all. He is quite
able to take care Of himself, and deserves their
notice upon his own merits
The HERALD goes ahead in its own way, and
pays no attention to its envious competitors
and critics 1t has the largest circulation, the
greatest advertising, the fullest and earliest
news, and the most genial spirit of any news
paper in the world. 1t understands its duties
and its responsibilities, and is equal to them.
1t supports the government, and intends to aid
it, as it has always done, in restoring the Union
to its integrity and defeating the intrigues of
European politicians. By this time next year
we shall have the Union as good as new, and
shall then drive the European armies from
Mexico. What we shall do next we will an
nounce hereafter; but in the future, as in the
past and present, we shall disregard all praise
and blame as long as we are sure we are right
and keep going ahead.