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The Big blue union. [volume] (Marysville, Kan.) 1862-1866, 1863-03-28
GOODS,
Which We willselI 1t rates 70 suit Me
WAR TIMES!

fhet. ar. two LARGE GROCERY UE &, Atchison
besi1es ours. and we think strangers bU cheaper
than any city In this vicinity Callan all andon1
y buy Of our house, when We sell ct 20 bW sdvans.
6m n13 STEBBI 3 90.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-10-16
FrOIn the Third Rcu5,non,

In addition to the letter of our roc,,1or
correspondent, friend has furnished us
the following extract of letter from Ser
geant Major HALE of the Third Regiment
at Little Rock, Arkansas, doing Provost
Guard duty. Col. ANDREWS commands
the post:
Upon our arrival in this CITY, we tool, nm
our present magnificent quarters in the Capitol
building which amply accommodates us. with
rooms to spare. AS whole, we are eni oyine
the biggest thing on record, and it is quite
PROBABLE that we shall remain all winter.
The city is very pretty, finely situated
hghted with gas, water pure, and location
healthy. Communication with "outside y
once opened, our situation will be perfect We
nave twentythree officers and three hundred
ana 1oity-five men present, all gratifed at orr
good fortune, in exchanging Vieksburg for
Little Rock
Inc people generally are glad that rebel
rule mas ended. The shameless skedaddle of
frlce has greatly lessened their confidence in
Southern chivalry, and they are ready to give
up the contest. Their money was already
good for nothing-now its an insult to Offer if
frlceS mad reached unheard-of rates. Flour
500 per barrel coffee, S12; sugar 81 40 nor
pound etc., etc. There are many Union men
VINO are overjoyed assure YOU"
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-10-16
,ongregated on the Union Course

congregated on the Union Course. The
racing was more than an average, and the
exhibition OF horses highly creditable. On
the Whole we may venture to predict, that
at our next Horse Fair we may be able to
Show an improvement in our breed of
horses which will put US on par with
older and better settled States.
AWARD OF PREMIUMS.
Inc following is the list of premiums
awarded by the Judges to the successful
competitors:
Best Bred Stallion-John Harrington's Nut
M. Patchen," $1,000. 70
commended-Premiums for best stallion
to ii Craig, for Royal Morgan" $50. 90.
Best bred brood mare-''Bg Ellen" Sam.
Powers, $1,000.
Best pair carriage horses-John Lake. $40 90
Best pair matched horses-Captain Corn
ing, $500.
Best single horse in harness" Mony Will
der" VIM. DOble, $500
Best saddle pony-rode by William r. Mer-
rum, $500.
The Committee would state that all the en-
tries for this premium were good, and the bows
rode their horses finely
~ sucking colt-Daniel Hopkins, So 90.
Best one year old cOlt-John Lake, So 90.
Best two year old colt Sam. Powers, "Min-
nehaha," So 90.
Best three year old colt, Sam. Powers, "Sal-
lie Barton" So 90.
The Committee recommend a premium to
Mr.. Jordan for a fine three year old colt of So.
Best Draught Team-Mr. d. Mason. SIS co.
ENTRIES FOR PONIES
Master Willie R. Merriam.
. w. H. Doble, Jr.
= Frank Steele
- Billy Schoonburg
Respectfully submitted,
GEORGE CULVER,
RODNEY PARKER,
JOHN L MERRIAM.
Committee.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-10-16
The Draft.

By inadvertence, we presume, of the
War Department. the day fixed for the
draft in this State is Sunday the 25th
inst Although our greatest battles have
been fought on the Sabbath, and "there
are no Sundays in war times, " yet, in def
erence to public sentiment, the day will
doubtless be changed for the draft, if ap-
plication is made to the proper authorities.
The number to be drafted is equal to
the minimum of the new cavalry regiment,
the raising of which has been authorized
by the Department. If the draft pro-
ceeds. and the regiment is raised. the
State will have contributed more than one
thousand men above it's quota. In view
of this fact, it would not be unreasonable
to ask for suspension of the draft
until the expiration of the terms of
enlistment of the companies of Mounted
Rangers, as the enlisted men and officers
Of that corps will compose to some extent,
the new regiment. The term of service
Of one of the companies of the Mounted
Rangers expired yesterday, and the terms
Of all will expire before the first of jan
nary.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-10-16
HE Independence Of the Judiciary.

The New York Tribune, commentinp
upon the fact that Judge SELDEN, of New
York, delivered dissenting opinion in
regard to the constitutionalty of making
greenbacks legal tender, says:
AT the recent Union State Convention. we
Droached this subject to certain of the ROches-
Ter delegates, stating that there were rumOrs
a1loat that Judge Selden might feel constrained
to pronounce the Legal Tender Act unconsti-
tuti0nal and that, If such were the fact it
ought to he known to the Convention. We
were assured that no such Intention ON his mart
was known to his nearest friends-so that the
ru1nors we had heard must be unfounded. All
uolDtS DelnS thus removed. he was renom-
mated without a dissenting voice. Had il then
and there been known that he would pro-
nounce against the Legal Tender Act, it might
have been otherwise.
These radicals propose to put their DO
lltical heel upon every public officer, judi
cial or otherwise, who dares to entertain
opinions conflicting with their theories.
or with the constitutionality of laws passed
by their dictation. HORACE GREELEY de-
clares that had it been known that Judge
SELDEN would feel constrained to pro-
nounce the Legal Tender Act unconstitu-
tional," he would not have been nominat-
ed. We say that no man who is the crea-
ture of a party, and who would stoop TO
pronounce his decisions beforehand to q
political convention, ought to be support
for any judicial office.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-10-16
Episcopal Diocesan Mission.-- Letter
of Bishop yVhipple.

The following is the Pastoral letter of
Bishop WH1PPLE, regarding collections to
be made for the support of Diocesan mis-
sions:
FARIBAULr Sept. %. 1868.
To The C9e'yy and Congregation Of the Diocese of
Minnesota:
DEAR BRETHREN You know how very
dear our missionary work is to your Bishops
heart. am sure that your love gives me the
privilege to ask your liberal aid
The Domestic Committee with great gener-
osity, pay the stipend of twelve missionaries:
the rapid growth of our State demandsa much
larger number. Our own Diocesan Missionary
Society have three M 3iOnaries viz; Rev. II.
G. Patterson, Wabashaw and Reeds Landing:
Rev. P. s. Ruth. MantOrville, Pine Island and
Waseojie; and Rev. Horace Hill, Jr., Still
water. Four others are ready to enter on their
work if the means are provided. We ou1ht to
have ten additional laborers at once, if we
would do the work which lies ready for our
hand.
1 turn to you, who have always given me
your love, your sympathy, your aims and pray
ers. L request that the clergy present this
subject to their f1Ocks on the second Sunday
in October, and receive their generous gifts to
be forwarded to H. G. Welles our Diocesan
Treasurer.
Let every man do according as he is disposed
in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity.
for God loveth cheerful giver.
Commencing you to God and praying Him
to bless you, l am your friend and Bishop.
II. B. WHIPPLE.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-10-16
A Good sSOid for New Workers..

The New York correspondent of the
Boston Post, in a recent letter, SAYS
New York, certainly, is no mean city,
when one considers the promptness and
liberality with which her people respond
to all appeals to their generous impulses.
Within year, in addition to the usual do
nations to established charities, and over
and above the contributions constantly
making in behalf of the soldiers, there
have been collected here the following
sums: For the Lancashire sufferers, S1G2,-
900; for starving Ireland, $4,000; for
the families of policemen injured by riot
ers, $4,000; for the colored victims of
the mob, $4,000; and for unemployed
operatives in France, $4,000. Isn't that
a oreditable show of fgures?"
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-10-16

United States Arsenal [See Lincoln's pro-
clamation] and an immense amount of
Confederate stores. We have made about
eight hundred prisoners, with the number
daily increasing. We have regained the
capital OF the State with its public libra
fies and documents. Our behavior agree
aoiy surprises the "Rockers," gaining
many lukewarm ones to our side. And
iastly' we have indicated the majesty of
the law and the justice of our cause;
WINE our beloved starry emblem floats
proudly over US, to friends barbinger of
peace to foes 81 gn of reproach and fear.
God bless it! ~
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-10-16
From the Front.

The Cincinnati Commercial says there
is no installing where the front is now.
It is the Army of the Cumberland. Where
its bayonets CLEAN is where history is be-
ing made. The following memoranda. re-
lating to ''the front, " is from gentleman
of intelligence and reliability:
Left Chattanooga Friday morning, the ID !.
all right in front; army in good spirits !:
wounded brought in from battle fed generally
doing we'll and very cheerful. Forests and
Wheelers cavalry were on the north side Of
the river, and burned quite number Of
loaded wagons at the foot of the mountains !.
this morning our cavalry are chasing them
lively.
No fears are felt in front Of an attack from
the enemy. Great satisfaction is felt at the re-.
ported removal of Generals McCook and Grit.
tenden. ar --+ ~ -
The wounded who can be removed viii, he
sent to Nashville as fast as possible, and nm.
derstand such as wanted would be granted
twenty days furlough. Passed a long tram NJ
wounded on the mountains. - ~
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-10-16

SICK AND WOUNDED SOLnuups
Report of Rev. h. r. Cr.r,,

Gov. HENRY A. SWIFT: - -oo''
DEAR SIR: On my way home 1 called ot
Columbus, Kentucky; but found only one Of
our men sick there, Sergeant Mcdonald IF
the Third regiment. Lieutenants Densmoro
Seibel, Dearborn and Baker, of the Second
Pennsylvania Heavy Artillery, are from the
Third regiment, and are very highly esteemed
for their soldierly bearing, knowledge of
tactics and skill in drilling the untutored men
committed to them
The regiment is composed of colored men.
and our men were promoted to commissions
for honorable services in the field.
At Cairo saw the Medical Inspector Of tba
10th Army Corps, and made the request that
as far as possible, our men should be sent
North. He was very courteous, and prom
ised to use his influence to secure the desired
object.
l have visited every hospital and every man
could find, from Keokuk to Memphis. and
have relieved the immediate wants of every
soldier who needed anything; have procured
furloughs for many, and got the promise of
St. Louis, 1 asked a gentleman of my acquain-
lance, who resides there and is well acquainted
at the hospitals, to look after our men. here
with submit letter received from him,
At Memphis 1 made arrangements with the
Assistant Agent from Wisconsin to give any
aid to our men which they might need, and re-
port the cases to you.
Such are the real benefits State Agent can
confer on our sick and wounded, and such the
urgent necessities of many of the men, that !
believe the next Legislature of Minnesota
should make provision for the employment OF
permanent Agent, who shall go from hospi-
tai to hospital, and from field to field, until all
of our troops shall feel that we care for them.
Our men do not very often need pecuniary as
sistancc, but they all need sympathy; and
many of them are utterly unable to do any
business, and ought to have the help of some
kind, interested and influential friend, who
has authority to speak for them. One case OF
gross brutality on the part of surgeon, al
Helena, have brought to the knowledge oil
the proper authorities, and hope to see the man
dishonorably dismissed from the service.
Many men of the Sd Regiment lay four days
on the ground, barely covered, and without
any medicine or nursing, and were violently
assailed and cursed for complaining. The sick
of the 29th Wisconsin were, if possible, worse
treated, and many of them died from this hor
rible cruelty. The Surgeon seemed to be
utterly devoid of any qualification for his posi-
ton
Agents from Wisconsin, Iowa, Indiana and
Ohio are doing great good in the army, and
often assist our men.
With great respect, remain
Your obedient servant,
B. +. CRARY.
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Farewell OF Col. Miller to the
seventh Regiment.

HEADQUARTERS WINoNA RENDEzvOUs,(
Winona, October s, 1868.
officers and Soldiers of the Serenth Minnesota
Regiment:
FAREWELL! l had hoped to accompany
you to La Crosse; but duty and the orders of
my superior officer detain me here. 1t is prob.
ably better thus. A more formal separation
would unman me! know that you will do
nothing to tarnish your already brilliant repu-
tation, and that when he retires, my worthy
successor, like myself, will have occasion to
say, "Well done, good and faithful servants"
AS men l esteem you; as soldiers I trust
you; and as returning and honored citizens 1
hope to hail you!
May the God of all mercies vouchsafe to you
health during absence, triumph in battle, COM
fort to your families, salvation to your coun-
try, and confusion to traitors.
Assuring you of my determination to faith
fully labor for your interests at home. and to
visit you annually in the field, 1 am ever
Your friend,
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-10-16
Another Cavalry Regiment to D.
Raised in Minnesota.

The following is letter sent by tele-
graph to the President, and the answer OF
Provost Marshal General Fry:
STATE OF MINNESOTA, EXECUTIVE DEPT,
ST. PAUL. Sept 30, 1868.
His Ercelency Abraham Lincoln, President Of
the United States:
1 propose to raise volunteer regiment OF
cavalry for frontier service in this State, to take
the place of the First Regiment Minnesota
Mounted Rangers, (whose term of service will
expire in December proximo,) and to serve for
three years or during the war.
This, with Hatch's Battalion, already raised,
will more than make up our quota under the
300. 900 call for drafted men.
l ask that authority be given me to organize
the regiment of cavalry, and that the draft I'M
der the call be suspended in the State, to give
us the opportunity of contributing our proper
ton in volunteers.
(Signed) HENRY A. SWIFT,
Governor of Minnesota.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Oct. 2, 1868.
Coo. Swift, st. Paul:
You are authorized to raise regiment of cav.
airy for three years or during the war. Spe-
cial instructions by mail.
The day for the draft has not been fixed, and
viii not be until notify you.
If in the meantime you raise the regiment, it
will be credited on your quota. No time
should be lost, as no credit can be given after
the draft begins.
(Signed) JAMES B. FRY,
Provost Marshal General.
By later telegram to Provost Marshal
SAUNDERS, published elsewhere, it will be
seen that the day fixed for the draft is the
25th inst, Of which he was directed to no
tify the Governor. o'.
Adjutant General MA1Maos, as soon he
receives the requisite instructions referred
TO in the dispatch Of Col. Fey, will issue
the call for the new cavalry regiment, to
serve for three years or during the war.
It is expected that many of the men in
the Mounted Rangers. whose term d
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s A IN P A q L
Drafting i'm Minnesota Ola the 25th of
October.

The following communication from the
Assistant Provost Marshal General for
Minnesota was yesterday addressed to the
Governor:
Assist PRovosr MARSHAL GEN. 3 OFr1cE,(
ST. PAUL, Mimi, Oct s, 1865. )
HIS Ercellency the Governor Of Minnesota:
SIH:-I have the honor to inform you that
l have been notified by the Provost Marshal
General that the day fixed for the draft to take
place in this State, is October 25th.
All the volunteers mustered in before the
Gath inst, will be reported to the Provost
Marshal General by me. They will be de-
Quoted from the quota.
Very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
(Signed) T. NJ. SAUNDERS.
Capt Sd Artillery A. A. P. NJ General of Min
nesota.
We learn that all the volunteers from
this State up to the Oath inst, including
HArCH's Battalion, will on that day be re-
ported by telegraph to the Office of the
Provost Marshal General at Washington,
and will be deducted from the quota of
the State and the respective districts where
the volunteers resided previous to enlist
ment. This will materially reduce the
quota in several districts, and in some,
draft, perhaps, may be rendered unne-
cessary. We presume that a vigorous
effort in St. Paul, such as was made under
the calls OF last year for 100000 men,
would result in securing volunteers enough
to fill the quota An addition of fifty dol
lars to the large bounties offered by the
government, we are confident would Sc
cure all the men that are needed to relieve
us from the draft. Whatever is done must
be done quickly.
The following is letter of Provost Mar
shall General Fry to the Governor. He
appears to have been ignorant of the fact
that Gov. RAMSEY had vacated the guber-
material chair:
WAR DEPARTMENT,
PRovosT MARSHAL GENERALS OFFICE
WASHINGTON, D. c., Sept. %, 1868. }
His ErceNency, Alexander Ramsey, Governor of
Minnesota st. + aui, MINI:
SIR-Orders have this day been sent to the
Boards of Enrolment in the two districts of
the State of Minnesota, directing that a draft
be made Oh. their districts respectively for
seven hundred and thirty-fve (735) and six hun
bred and ninety (69O men of the first class.
The records from which calculations were
made. as well as the calculations themselves, in
determining the quota, are all on file in this
office. They are impartial and claimed to be
entirely correct; but if an error should be dis
covered or pointed out in them it will be duly
corrected.
feel that you will do all in your power to
enable the officers acting under me to complete
the draft promptly, fairly and successfully.
The A. A. Provost Marshal General for your
State, Capt. 7. NJ. Saunders, U. s. A., through
whom the orders are sent, will give you any
further particulars you may desire.
lam Sir, very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
(Signed) JAMES B. FRY,
Provost Marshal General.
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service has nearly expired, will re-enlist
in the new regiment.
The draft will proceed without regard to
the new cavalry regiment, but credits will
be given for all who enlist before the Oath
inst. If the call should be issued imme-
diately, it is not improbable that enough
men to fill the quota, would enlist before
the day fixed for the draft.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-10-16
How the Dear People are Hum.
plugged.

If the "subjects " of the "rulers +" at
Washington and Richmond were to believe
the assurances of the latter, how nicely
they wonld be humbugged! Take the
following as an illustration:
Wash. Tel. to the ny atlanta Tel. to Richna'd
Foe. Post, Sept 20. Examiner, Sept. 26.
The Republican of this Further news of
morning says that cheering character has
good news has been been received, but it is
received. which will not deemed prudent to
few DAYS.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-10-16
A "REMINISCENCES.

REMlNlSCENCE.
Speaking of the review. it
would perhaps please our friends to learn
that our regiment was the only one of the
"a division that was paid the honor of
passing in review before the General, who
complmented us highly on our "esprit
du corps" and general appearance. Our
bugle corps charmed him, the music be-
ing, if not artistic, at least original, and
all went well until the centre of the col
umn reached him. ''Colonel, where are
your colors?" This momentous question
puzzled our worthy Colonel somewhat,
but he replied in sombre tone, "Gen-
eral, we have lost them" He did not
wish to tell him that the regiment lost
their flag at Murfreesboro without any
fault of the men composing it, and it would
have been too shameful to explain that in
spite of our victory over the redskins at
Wood Lake, bought with a loss to oul.
regiment of forty-three men in killed and
wounded (see surgeons report), the State
OF Minnesota did not deem our services
worthy new flag, but, like battalion of
convict soldiers Of Europe, we were to
meet the foe again without that emblem
of honor and justice.
In this connection allow me to say that
though l speak plainly, harshIy perhaps,
l speak truly; I make public fact which
was, perchance, not known to the people
of Minnesota generally, that their Third
Regiment, with reputation second to
none in the 10th Army Corps, has been
compelled to serve our country without
that countrys standard l ask you why
has this been so? Did not Wood Lake
wipe out Murfreesboro, and if not, why
not?
THIRD IN LITTLE ROCK.
For its gallantry under fire, for its good
behavior, &C., the Third Minnesota was
picked by Gen. Steele to do provost duty
in the city,-Col. Andrews having the
important position of commander of the
post of Little Rock. On the morning of
the 18th our regiment and the 43d Illinois
(German) regiment left our division op-
posite and below the city, and crossed
over. The Forty-third took up its quar-
tiers at the arsenal buildings and grounds,
while we were ordered to the State House,
where we are now in high clover. 1 as
sure you this is beautiful city and we
found great deal of Unionism. About
one-fourth of the city is inhabited by
Germans, and they hailed us universally
as saviours and protectors. A reign of
terror had prevailed, and northern men
(of whom great many are settled here,)
were treated more like beasts than humans.
This is all past, and as our old friend of
st. Paul. Mr.. Duel, who met the Third
as we came up street, fervently exclaimed,
sThank God for all these changes!" Our
bows have already established a printing
Office, and 1 will transmit you copy OF
our first paper when ready. In conclu-
sion let me point out to you few of
TIE RESULTS OF THE EXPEDITION.
With Little Rock il is conceded we have
the State of Arkansas, the
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Our Army Correspondence.
Letter from the Third Regiment
Committee,

Letter from the Third Regiment.
Our correspondent with the Third Minnesota,
which participated in the capture of Little
Rock, Arkansas, has sent us an interesting ac-
count OF the campaign, but as his matter has
nearly all been anticipated by the accounts in
the eastern papers, we only publish the follow
ing. The Third regiment lost no men. and
was generally in good health
To the Editor of the Pioneer:
LITTLE Rock, ARK.,l
Sept. 18, 1868.
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