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The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-06-19
Order 81 Genera; Pope Concerning
.sDsensees, &c.

The following General Order, No %,
from Gen. POpE, is published in the Mil
"aukee papers:
All officers and soldiers now within this De-
partment who do not belong to stats Or regi-
ments properly OH duty within this Depart.
partment, will Immediately report in person or
by letter to the District Commanders, and fur
nish copies OF all orders and authority by which
they are absent from their proper commands.
A failure to comply with this order within 4
reasonable time after its date will be followed
by the arrest of the offender and his trial for
disObedience of orders.
The District Commanders are as follows:
District of Wisconsin-Brig Gen. P. c. II.
Smith, Milwaukee.
District OF Misunderstanding. Gen. H. H. Sib-
ley, st. Paul, or in his absence Col s. Miller,
9TH Minnesota Vols.
District of Iowa-Brig Gen. B. S. Roberts,
Davenport.
District of Dacotah-Brig. Gen. Alfred Sui
ley, Sioux City, or in his absence, Lieut.. Col.
John Pattee, 9TH Iowa Cav.
District Commanders will make reports
weekly to the headquarters of all absentees
within their respective districts, specifying
fully all particulars of names, nature of bust
ness, authority for absence, &C., &c.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-06-19
second Trss3til'.s * ga Between, Fiji.
HIGH Il, ;ld buckingham.

from the New iorl> World June TO-
The seculi! oo.ii' between the above
celebrated trotrc;: ,...ne eff yesterday. the
former winning three straight heats. The
Fashion grounds were we'll attended. and
the greatest order prevailed throughout.
At the start Filinghain was tie tavorite,
one hundred to forty being the average
state OF odds The match was made to
go cas- they pleased Fillingham went
in harness; the grey gelding went under
saddle Young Double handled the last
named. Speculation took a turn before
starting, two to one being offered that
Rockingham would win the first heat.
Both horses appeared in good condition,
with the exception of Rockingham s show
ing slight weakness on the fore leg,
which was more apparent On the last trot.
After scoring twice the horses got off on
Il very even start, dillingham; having the
inside pole. They ran close the first half
mile, which was made in 1:14, dillingham;
being about one length ahead. The grey
horse was now put to his "best, u in which
he gained on the brown stallion, but on
the last turn, and coming to the home
stretch, made a break up, Fiilngham go
ing IN advance, winning the first heat IN
2:24s. This was one of the best con-
tested heats witnessed in many days, the
horses keeping very close, and had not
Rockingham broke up as he did the
chances are that the first heat would have
been his.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-06-19
The Position Of the Ohio DemOc.
racy.

Weprint elsewhere the resolutions adopt
ed by the Democratic Convention OF the
State of Ohio. They are unreasonably
long. Considering the season, as it is
with us, with the thermometer verging on
900 in the shade, they are discouragingly
difuse. They were evidently penned by
Tom BARTLEY, man who can use more
words in expressing an idea, than any other
man on the American continent. But
they are worth the reading. Whoever
will take the trouble to read them will find
that, for the greater part, they cover the
true, loyal, conservative, Democratic
ground. They are Enthusiastically for the
war, and its vigorous prosecution until the
rebels sue for peace.
Nominating VALLANDIGHAM, as the con-
vention did, yet their platform utterly re-
pudiates his peace beresies. Indeed, we
learn from the published proceedings, that
ut the only attempt made in the conven-
ton to introduce peace resolutions, the
mover was Kissed down, and the conven-
ton refused even to hear them read.
VALLAND1GHAM, then, was not nominated
on account of bis peace sentiments, but in
spite of them, and solely to vindicate the
nalienable right of freedom of opinion
and of speech, which had been assailed in
his person. On this issue he will be SUI
ported by tens of thousands who would
have voted against him on platform rep
resenting his views. The result will be
hot contest-hotter than has been known
in that state heretofore.
1t would not be surprising if VALLAND-
.GHAM should be elected Governor, in spite
of his peace doctrines, just as WILKES was
returned to Parliament, when the right of
representation was violated in his case,
and when, on personal and political grounds
he was an object of general distrust and
even of contempt. 1t would not be an
exception to the rule of political compen-
sation, if the man sent into exile by the
Government should return at the call of a
great commonwealth, and become clothed
with the functions of executive power
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and built himself up on impudence and
traduction-who is the trusted General Of
a weak President, and malicious Secretary
of War, and who is the pet of the whole
tribe of abolition fanatics and fools.
What further reverses must be sustain
ed, how many more thousands of lives
must be uselessly, murderously sacrificed,
under the leadership of Generals who are
selected because they can te made tools of
for party purposes, GoD, who sees the
heart, and can shape the conduct, of the
President, alone can know.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-06-19
From the Daily Pioneer of Wednesday.
The War News.

The advance of the rebel army north
ward has created unprecedented excite
ment and alarm in the Eastern States, but
until the intentions of the enemy have
become more fully developed, we cannot
judge whether there is sufficient cause
for it or not. We have nothing that
seems very definite or reliable in regard
to tie movements of General LEES
main army. One account states that
great battle was going on yesterday on
the old Bull Run battle ground. Another
says that LEE passed down through Thor
oughfare Gap, flanked HOOKER, and cut
off an entire corps-name not given. A
dispatch to the Erening Post, yesterday
afternoon, reports all quiet in front and no
rebels this side of Culpepper-that HOOKER
had taken "ne,c position" What this
means we cannot attempt to explain.
The rebels, however, have mustered a
sufficient force to defeat Gen. MlLRoY, at
W luCNcSItI, duN ulINCh I'LL Jul AOiOOo OuU
of the Shenandoah valley. MILRoY has
taken refuge at Harper's Ferry, which, it
is said, will be held.
A force Of rebels, supposed about ten
thousand men, crossed the Potomac, and
taking the route which STUART took last
year, have entered Pennsylvania, and pen
etrated to Carlisle, which is noted mill
tary depot, only eighteen miles from Har-
risburg. The greatest alarm exists at
Harrisburg, and the archives of the State
are being removed to a place OF safety.
Gov. CURTIN has written sharp letter to
the Philadelphians, because they have not
shown more alacrityin rushing to defend the
State. The language of the Governor
seems to be well-timed. If there was
more of the spirit in the Keystone State
which animated the men of Concord and
Lexington on the 18th of April, 1775,
very few of the rebel invaders would live
to recrOss the Potomac.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-06-19
THE WEEKLY PIONEER AND DEMOCRAT


The following is an extract from pri-
vate letter of an officer of the Fifth Min
nesota, dated Haines' Bluff, June I'd:
The past months service has
been the hardest we have ever experienced,
and more used-up, rougher looking crowd of
men you never saw than this portion of the ar
my is at the present time. Our regiment is in
as good condition as any, and better than most
of those that have been subjected to the same
service. We marched to a point on the west
side of the river, opposite Grand Gulf, at which
place we crossed the river on the 7th ult., and
on the 9Th continued our march on the south
side of the Big Black river, toward jackson,
Miss, which place we entered on the 14th, our
brigade being one of the first to occupy the
town and works of the enemy. Our General
was assigned to the command of the city, and
our brigade to the duties of provost guard. We
remained in Jackson three days, and while
there occupied rooms in the Capitol building
of the State for our headquarters, and our regi-
ment camped in the Capitol grounds. All pub
lie stores, supplies, &C., for the rebel army, are
destroyed as well as factories, railroad bridges,
depots, public buildings, &c., &c. On the
10th we evacuated Jackson and marched to-
wards Vicksburg at which place the enemy
had concentrated his forces, or been driven by
our army. On the 10th we joined our main ar
my in front of the entertainments and fortified.
lions of the enemy at Vicksburg, and on the
22d general assault upon the works of the
enemy was made During the day our Brig
ade lost over $50 men killed and wounded.
Fortunately the loss in our regiment was light.
1t is stated by a Surgeon, who ought to know,
that our loss on that day was over 4, 900 killed
and wounded.
Failing to capture the city by assault, on the
next day regular seige was commenced, which
is still in progress. What the exact state of
affairs is at present do not know, as we have
been absent some days.
On the Goth, we were ordered to Haines
Bluff twelve miles above Vicksburg, on the
Yazoo river, and on the 9th we were ordered,
with five other Brigades, to Merchandising, in
the interior, about forty miles from Vicksburg.
to engage rebel force said to be at that point.
Upon our arrival, we found the place evacua-
ted, and, therefore, returned to this place,
where we arrived the night before last, as
have before remarked, worn out with long and
weary marching, fatigue and exposure.
During the month we have lost but eighteen
men in killed, wounded and missing. The
campaign of this army thus far has been re-
narkably successful, and I think will, in few
days, result in the capture of Vicksburg and its
garrison, though we may yet have some hard
fighting. as Joe johnson is reported advancing
towards Vicksburg with large army.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-06-19
Medal for Gen. Meao her.

Gen. B1RNEY has ordered a KEARNEY
cross to be struck for presentation to Gen.
MEAGHER 1t will be of solid silver, with
the buckles and clasps of pure gold, with
a heavy scarlet ribbon, and will bear the
following inscription: Seen. MEAGHER,
of Irish Brigade, as KEARNEY's friend and
comrade, from the old division" The
medal will be finished in time for presen-
tation before the Generals departure for
Europe.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-06-19
jeff Davis has issued hieh-sopndin,

jeff Davis has issued high sounding
proclamation revoking the ereguator Of
George Moore, Brit sh Consul at Rich
mond, which was heretofore given to the
said George Moore ~ the government
which was formerly authorized to grant
such eaequntor. The reason assigned is
that Moore has assumed to act as consul in
another place, beyond the boundaries of
Virginia.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-06-19

Thus Wanted General JOSEPH HOOKER,
IN his order No. At, under date OF April
9Th. Tie miserable braggart retired to
the north bank of the Rappahannock with
in a week after he had issued it, leaving
behind him, on the very field where his
troops had listened to his boasts, ten thou
sand dead men as silent but damning wit
nesses of his military incompetency.
For weeks back indications have been
patent that the rebels were preparing for
a Northern movement. TO quiet the ap-
prehensions of the country, assurances
have been given, almost daily, from the
Headquarters fthe Army of the Potomac,
that HOOKER had his plans SO thoroughly
laid, and was so certainly informed of the
positions and movements of the enemy,
that they could not leave their intrench-
ments at Fredericksburg without his
knowledge. The facts, however, indicate,
that while he was taking his obser-
VaIlois at Falmouth, the bulk OF LEES
army was quietly making its way up
into Northeastern Virginia, until Wash
ington Is threatened by a force within
thirty miles, on the upper Potomac-o
troops are driven out of the Shenandoah
Valley into Maryland, and through Mary
land into Pennsylvania, and to within
eighteen miles Of the capital of that State.
Meantime, according to our dispatches,
HOOKER is trying his utmost to get behind
the line of defences which stretch mn from
Alexandria to the Chain Bridge, and pro-
tect the capital of the nation.
This is the strategy of the the man
who has placed himself above all others
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-06-19
From Fort Abercrofsab bic,

We learn from Mr.. WILLIAM SMELL, who
arrived last night from Fort Abercombie,
that the great train in charge of Captain
SMITH arrived safely at that point, and
the wagons were unloaled in twenty -four
hours, and started on their return. Moth
ing of interest had transpired at the Fort
since previous advices. The body of an
Indian, partially decayed, was found near
Old Crossing, covered with hay, and is
supposed to have been killed in an en-
counter with a detachment of Captain
MCLAkTY's company a few weeks ago.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-06-19
1 Reconnaissance Of James Island,
South Carolina,

A letter from Folly Island, Charleston Har.
Dor, dated June ], states that few DAYS preyi-
ously, it having been observed from the Look
out that James Island had deserted appearance,
reconnaissance was ordered, which resulted
in the demonstration that there were less than
one thousand rebel troops there. Their num-
Der had hitherto been estimated at from ten to
twelve thousand. The inference among our
men was, that the bulk of the rebel forces had
been sent off to operate against General Grant
at Vicksburg. -Netc York Post.
We suppose General HUNTER to be too
chivalrous to take advantage of the absence
OF the enemy to make demonstration
against Charleston HUNTER is literary
sort of General His pen is 4 good leal
miglIter than lis sword.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-06-19
appointment OF Naval Cadets.

The President has appointed the follow
ing sons of officers of the Army and Navy
to the Naval Academy, for the year i 1868 ::
Allan Smith, son of Major Gen. c. F. Smith.
l. s. A.
Ashburton Webster, son OF Colonel Fletcher
Webster, and grandson of Daniel Webster.
Frank Case Birney, son Of Major Gen. Bir-
ney, U. S. y.
John \. Rodgers, son of Major General r. s.
Rodgers, Maryland Volunteers.
James De Camp, son of Capt. James De
Camp, U. S. 4.
Norris De Haven, son of Edwin De Haven.
U. S. Navy.
Lambert Palmer. son of Surgeon j. c. Palm
er, u. S Navy
jonathan NJ. wainwright, son of Commander
J. NJ. Wainwright U. s Navy
Arthur W;tlke, son OF Captain II. Wake, U.
S. Navy.
Charles w. Ward. ION of Commander james
ii Ward, killed at Matthias Point
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-06-19

The Enemy Must HngfOrfOusiy Fly, or
come out from behind his DeieEces
and give Us Battle, on our Ground
where certain Destruction awaits
aim.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-07-28
ELEVENTH YOLUME---NUMBER $50.

L o'clock this morning. Morgan burned the
depot and railroad bridge at Vienna, and is now
moving in the direction of Madison with the in.
tention, it is supposed Of crossing the river NJ
Grassy fats.
INDIANAPOLIS, July 12th-Morgan's forces
moved from Vienna yesterday morning eastward,
and arrived at Vernon, on the Madison and India
napolis Railroad, at six o'clock p. NJ, aud deman-
ded the surrender of the town. Il was refused
by Col Burkham, commanding the Union forces.
Half an hour was given for the removal of the
women and children. At the expiration Of that
time, our forces moved out TO meet the enemy but
found they had retreated Scouts sent in pursuit
captured 49, with no loss to our side Aftor leaE-
ing Vernon, the rebels moved southwark, tore up
the railroad track, cut the telegraph and destroy
ed portion of the Ohio aud Mississippi Railroad
west OF Vernon.
They then moved eastward, arriving at Versail-
les at one O'Clock to-day. squad of 60 men
moved on Osgood and burned a bridge OH the
Ohio and Mississippi Railroad, and took the tele-
graph operator prisoner.
at one o'clock to-day Gen. Hobson's forces
were only q short distance in the rear OF Morgan
sufficient force has also been seen sent from here
in the last twentyfour hours to drive the invaders
from 1nding or capture them.
The Rebels an Hdmilton County, Ohio.
CIScINNATI, July l3.-The rebel Gen. Morgan
left Moorc's Hill, on the Ohio and Mississippi
railroad, at one o'clock this morning, and passed
over the Indianapolis and Cincinnati road at n
point thirty FIVE miles from here, and reached
Harrison, Hamilton county, Ohio, about nooa.
About halfpast FIVE this afternoon, he was within
sixteen miles of Hamilton, moving slowly on that
place. Gen. .Hobson, with strong force, was four
hours behind him. E
The damage done to the Chic and Mississippi
Railroad was three bridges destroyed, water sta
tion burned, and some track removed.
General Burnside has declared martial law in
Cincinnati, Coviugton and Newport. All business
is suspended until further orders and all citizens
ere required to organize in accordance with the
direction of the State and municipal authorities.
There is nothing definite rs to Morgan's where
abouts this morning but it is supposed that he
will endeayor to movo around the city and GROSS
the river between here and Maysyille.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-07-28
ARE WE READY.

ARE We ready to see our mothers cooking for
iarkee mistrcsses, our wives washing the dirty
| iinen of Yankee officers, our daughters playing
chambermaid to Z Yankce heiresses? Have we made
up our minds to work in the fields with negro
oVerseers lashing us on? Do we consent to our
fathers dragging out the remnant of their days in
Yankee poor-houses Can we yield our sons as
Yankee conscrips. to be led against the French or
the English? Shall we submit to amalgamation in
ITS worst form? Have We forgotten our dead? Is
the ocean of blood that we have split of no value?
ust the flower of youth and the strength of
Your. ssanheod go downzto Che grave in vain? Haye
we paid so great price of life for nothing? Are
the homes that are left us worth struggle? Shall
we part from our lands with only murmur? Our
rivers, mountains, pains forests-will we make a
present OF them to the stranger and the enemy?
Our cities, towns, villages, hamlets-must we
bargain them off for the poor boon of life dis
honored and joyless? Our Universities, Colleges,
Military Schools and Churches-must they be
abandoned to the Yankees and used for the dis
senination of irfideity and abolitionism? Our
Libraries, public and private, our pictures and
statues the portraits and busts Of our heroic sres
our plate jewels and herlooms-can we make
free will offering Of them all to the Vandas who
have burnt our homes, imbrued their hands in our
brothers blood and darkened an age Of civilization
with the crimes and 'outrages of the most barba
rous epochs of the past? Are we ready to give
up our traditions, our memories, our glories, our
heroes newly dead, our victories from Manassas to
Charlottesville, our hopes of the future, very
name as people, and wander in far lands, begging
place to hide our shame, to earn our bread in
menal service, and welcome the pity of Patrons
whose commiseration for the exile is mingiea with
contempt for the man? Are we ready to let the
Contederacy become the Poland of North America
and Southerners the Jews and Gypsies of the
New World? Will Confederate notes, Confederate
bonds buy lands in Mexico? Will boarded cotton
and tobacco be paid for in gold by the Yankee
conqueror? Of what value will be the stocks of
Importing Companies any other stocks in the
midst of universal confscation? Will the money
saved by taking the Yankee oath of allegiance save
the perjured soul? In word, have We thought
what failure in this fight means, and are We ready
for the consequences ?-Richmond Wig.
If we are not ready to be degraded by Yankee
masters, we must rally to the field and fight for
rights. Think of this, Southern men.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-07-28
TO COTTON PLANTERS

1 have been appointed by the Secretary of the
Treasury Chief Agent for the purchase of Cotton for
the Confederate Government within the State of North
Carolina, and will pay for the in per cent Bonds
Cash.
Sub visiting the different parts of the State,
buying in my Eame will have written certificates of
appointment.
By order of the Secretary of the Treasury all Cot
the 18th day of March, 1868, will be paid for in per
Bonds Cash, and per cent Bonds as stated
in former advertisement. Up to that time, however,
the s per cent bonds will be furnished as stated
Patriotic citizens offered an opportunity to
aid the Government by selling it their Cotton rather
than to private capitalists.
LEWIS S. WILLIAMS.
Charlotte March "a 1863 IF