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The New York herald., 1863-06-13

COsr or PRIZE CAPTUREs.-There is no one
who has handled an oar who has not paid the
penalty of that nautical experiment called
Catching crab" The catching blockade
runner turns out to be an equally hazardous
operation. We have an exempliication of its
risks in the following return Of the proceeds
and costs Of the sale of three vessels captured
by our cruisers and condemned by the Prize
Court in this city. 1t will startle somewhat
those interested:--
P'ssssa'g Pssss q Costs c,ss.:n. and
schooner Louise Agnes and cargo. .Sl,1Os 1,401
Schooner Mars and cargo. ........... l,141 1857
Schooner Veasco ap. cargo. ..... $50 s71
From this statement it appears that the cap
tors, instead Of benefting by their prizes, are
brought in debtors for large surplus of ex-
penses. We can imagine the surprise and dis
gust of our gallant tafs'a such an unexpected
and disagreeable result. If anything is calcu-
lated to dampen their zeal in the service it is
this. 1t is but fair to add, however, that of the
four principal ports where vessels are con-
demned-viz: New York.. Boston, Philadel
phia and Key West-New York is the only one
that has brought the captors in debt. 1t was
similar facts that led to the investigation re-
Gently ordered by government. When they
come to be more fully inquired into it will be
found that large hauls have been made out of
these prizes by others than our officers and
sailors. II the parties concerned in them are
not prosecuted with all the rigor Of the law it
will 90 far to relax the vigilance Of a blockade.
The BRITISH PRIZE STEAMER PErERHoFF.-The
prize cases, and particularly those in which
British vessels are implicated in charges Of con.
tanning merchandise contrabandsof war. claim
considerable portion of public attention here
and abroad We understand that the report Of
the special commissioners appointed to super
intend the discharge Of the cargo Of the British
prize steamer Peterhof has been for several
days past sealed letter. in the Office of the
United States Court, and t6zt the. counsel for
the captors has notified the representatives Of
the owners Of the vessel and cargo that the
matter involving the release or condemnation Of
the Peterhoff will be moved on before Judge
Belts next Monday. As the capture Of this
vessel has been the subject Of diplomatic
correspondence, and has ELECTED considerable
debate in the British Parliament, we should not
needlsssly irritate the Lion by allowing the
Eagle to keep him in his talons. too long. Let
John Bull know the result in this particular
case al once.
The New York herald., 1863-06-13

NEW BoWFRY THEATRE. Bowery.-O'NEAL, THE
OF THE MisI-FoUR LOVERS
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BOWERY THEATRE. Bowery.-SSow BIRp-aoLpKN
AxE-DEyiLs RiN6-SIArF SECRETS.
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BARNUM'S AMERICAN MUSEUM Broadway -aEN
TcN TgUMB WIsF. Con- NUrI MINNIE WARREN
allholrs HARVEST SroRa-SERvoUs MAN Afternoon
ard Rva aning
The New York herald., 1863-06-13

increased activity and nrmncss the dry goods Market
chiefly for domestic cottons which advanced sghtiy and
attracted considerable attention from buyers, view OF
the unfavorabe reports from the army Of General Grant
For some days past however the inquiry has been
tremely moderate, and though holders Of desirable
fabrics generally appeared frm there has been less buoy
ancy in the market The tendency at the close in
the main favorable 10 purchasers. The chief business In
wooens has been avorte styles OF fancy cassmeres
which have been eagerly bought at very good prices
while most other descriptions have been quiet. OF
foreign goods the moet saabe have been low priced
black silks heavy linens and woolens and Mozambques
which have been n lively request and quoted very hm
with limited supplies available. The auction sales have
been few In number and Of no particular interest The
weeks imports Of foreign dry goods 10 the value Of
1886 44S, direct for consumption, and 1896 494
housed or In ALL $60l o42 against 81 02l week
Of 1852.
Cotton was dull and rather heavy yesterday.
The transactions inbreadstufs less extern
sve, and prices Of -four. wheat and corn were
lower. The provision market was depressed
PORK, lard butter and cheese were declining.
The inquiry for sugars molasses Rio coffee and East
India rice active though prices presented
quotable changes. whiskey in moderate request.
Taow freely purchased, but cheaper. Hay and
hops saabe and steady. Transactions In most
other articles we're restricted The freight engagements
were light.
In family marketing meats stu continue to bring very
high prices at the markets. and there appears 70
be little prospect just Of decline. There
additions 70 the stock Of articles hand particularly In
the fruit line Strawberries In great abundance and
sell at quite moderate prices Vegetables also great
plenty.
The New York herald., 1863-06-13

BRYANTS MINsTRELs. Mechanics Hall l-2 Broad
ARR You. GRRESEACKsy
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RoUND rAsIE.
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LAURA KEENE's THEATRE, Broadway. -EsaERALDA-
AsIFVi DopGER-CoorERs
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WOODS MINSTREL HALL. 5l4 Broadway -EruroPrAr
eoNGs. DANCES. &c-WARE UP WlLLiAx HENRY
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New York. Saturday. june 10. 1893.
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HOPE CHAPEL TO Broadway-PANoRAMA or THE
ioLr LiNp-CoNcERr nv TIE OLD FOLKS
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THE NEW IDEA 4S5 Broadw Al. .--SoNos BuRLxsouxs
EALLsTs. SC.-THE SURPRISE.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-03-20

The last Congress has PROFESSIONALLY
passed several unconstitutional laws; but
they are laws nevertheless, until declared
void by the Courts, and as such must be
Obeyed. We have one chart, A" well says
the Journal Of Commerce, "by which we
are determined to guide our own course,
and we commend it to our fellow-citizens.
It is the Constitution. If it will not al
ways determine what is right, it will often
determine what is wrong. Reject every
political plan of action, party platform, or
suggestion about the war or against the
war, which is unconstitutional. Let all &C
ton be strictly under the Constitution.
The instant we consent to abandon it, that
instant the gulf yawns before US and we
plunge downward. Our radical represent
atives have already abandoned it. If we,
the loyal people, abandon it, then comes
quick destruction. Avoid every form of
revolution. Scout the very idea of revo-
luton. There is no right of revolution
hich you can plead to justify such a
Course. If one man is wronged by revo-
luton, then the revolution is not right, nor
can any man determine, in land like this,
how great must be the majority to Justify
and make right revolution. Our system
itself is a safeguard against revolutions"
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-03-20

In spite of the assurances and warnings
given to the late Legislature, prior to the
passage of the Lake Superior railroad bill,
that the Company named as the bene6ci-
airy would decline the grants and franchises
rendered, the bill was passed. This legis-
lation was doubtless had under the belief
that the St. Paul and Pacific Company
were not in earnest in their declination.
This is shown in the fact of the notice of
a celebration at St. Cloud in honor Of the
event, and of the Representatives from
that section who procured the passage of
the BILL
One of these Representatives, Hon. R.
NJ. RICHARDSON, before leaving for his
home, addressed Mr.. RICE, the President
of the Company, asking his opinion as to
the prospects of the line which the hon
orable gentleman had helped to build in
the statute book. This letter with Mr..
RloEs reply, stating that no steps will be
taken towards the construction of the road
the present year, is published elsewhere.
This correspondence should be read at
the proposed Railroad celebration at St.
Cloud; and to that end we respectfully
commend it to the managers of that affair.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-03-20
A Southern Paper Proposes to Restore
the Union.

Somewhere in the South is published a
paper called the Southern Union, and this
sheet, which the Atlanta Confederacy de-
clares is "diminutive in size, circulation
and influence, has had the audacity to
propose restoration of the old Union. +"
The Confederacy proceeds to rail at the
diminutive" concern as follows:
1--WE advise the editor Mr.. Murray, to 90 to
New England, believing him to be unfriendly
to the country in which he lives, and that Mas
sachusetts is the only suitable place for him.
He is unworthy of a residence in the Confeder-
acy. The sooner he goes the better for him.
Better leave at once and be consistent, before
being invited to go. In Massachusetts he will
be welcomed by great numbers of people of his
own way of thinking, and he made hero of.
He will be feted and feasted, and find out his
real consequence. The Conservatives whom
he loves, and not the 'Abolitionists whom he
affects to despise will do all this for him. There
are fesoer AbO!itiOnists in Massachusetts than Re-
constructiosists ~ Georgia. Massachusetts, is the
very place for him, far more congenial than any
Cotton State"
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-03-20
The Courage Of Calmness.
"Sentinel concludes letter from A

"Sentinel " concludes letter from Al
bany to the New York World as follows !:
The cities appear to be rushing to the sup
port of the Democratic party. Once this would
have been met by the statement that it was
around the crossroads that " the people" live
but all this however true it was in the years
long gone, is now over. The pavement IS the
power now. The cities hold the hearts blood
of the nation, and they reflect the great tide of
popular Judgment, its ebb and flow. Some of
the results of the charter elections are an
a1nazement to the old figures. They cannot be
mistaken. Is the Democratic party prepared
to take the power that every day seems to mass
into its grasp? Its danger now is, that being
great courage of being calm.
The closing sentence embodies sound
advice. There is danger in too much and
too rapidly accommodating strength-dan-
ger that extreme men, assuming to be
leaders will overact and cause reverses-
danger that the party may become divid-
ed, or that it may cease to act in harmony
with the popular will. The conservative
men of the nation need the great courage
of calmness. 1t is theirs to avert the ruin
that stares the Republic in the face-to
prevent anarchy and revolution, and to
guide the almost shipwrecked Ship ofState
to haven Of peace. To this end, they
must be courageous, firm, and above all,
calm, awaiting patiently for the troubling
of the waters which will precede the res
toration OF the national health.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-03-20
Why Gen. German left Helena.

When Gen. GoRMAN left Helena a few
weeks ago, the telegraph stated that he
was ordered to Memphis to await an in
quiry into alleged cotton speculations, but
this statement is contradicted by Lieut..
PoMERoY, a member of his staff, in let
ter Of the I'd inst, to the Milwaukee Ne,cs.
A dispatch from Cairo, published yester-
day, says he was at that place on the 10th
inst, bound for Helena. Lieut.. PoMKRoY
says:
Gen. Alvin P. Hovey is now in temporary
command of the forces here, in the absence Of
Gen. German, who, on the 21st ult., left here
on twenty days leave of absence. And here
let it be known why he left. On or about the
middle of February, his son, Capt. j. w. Cor
man, Adjutant General on Germans staff, left
here on sick furlough to 60 to his home in
Bloomington, Indiana, to recruit his health.
He got as far as the Bates House, Indianapolis,
within fifty miles of home, where, on the 10Th
ult., he died. On the 21st the General receiv-
ed two letters, one announcing that his son
wasa Indianapolis, so low that he would not
recover. The other bringing the sad news
that his loved wife at Bloomington, Indiana,
was also at the point of death, and if he would
ever see either Of them alive, he must come at
once. He started on the first boat bound north
Ito find a dear and noble son in the grave As
yet no one here knows how much more of the
cup of sorrow he has been called on to drink,
or whether his wife be dead or alive.
Capt. j. w. German was one of the finest
officers in the service. Young, brave and gen
erous talented and educated; he was admired
by all for his manly bearing, frank and gener-
Gus nature; knowledge of military matters,
close and careful attention to whatever came
before him to demand attention. Poor fellow.
He has gone with many another loved one, his
LIE wasted for nothing, the family circle broken
never more to be united, his place in the
hearts OF friends and kindred made desolate
forever.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-03-20
Committees Of the Senate.

The following are the committees of the
Senate announced a few days since:
Foreign Relations Messrs. Sumner (chair-
MANI, Foster, Doolittle, johnson, Bayaid,
Davis, and Harris.
Ffnance-Messrs. Fessenden (chairman), Coll
amer, Sherman, Howe. Cowan, McDougall and
Hicks.
Ceaamerce-Messrs. Chandler Chairman, Nor
rill, Wilson of Mass, Ten Eyck, Salisbury,
Trumbull, and Morgan.
MihtUy fairs and .hihha--Messrs. Wilson
of Mass. lchairman), Morgan, Lane of Indiana,
Sprague, Bayard, Bowden, and Meredith.
Nard AGairs-Messrs Hale (chairman).
Grimes, Sherman, johnson, McDougall Ram
sey, and Sprague.
.JudiciUy-Messrs. Trumbull chairman Fos-
ter, Ten Eyck, Harris, Howard, Raymond, and
Powell.
Post Offices and Post Roads-Messrs. Collamer
(chairman), Dixon, Trumbull, johnson, Ram
say, Bowden, and Buckalew.
Public Lands-Messrs. Harlan chairman.
Clark, Pomeroy, Garlic, Harding, Ramsey,
and Hendrick.
Pirate Land C2aims-Messrs. Harris (chair-
mani, Sumner, Morrill,, Howard, and Raymond.
Indian AfMys-Messrs. Doolittle chairman.
Wilkinson Lane of Kansas, Harlan, Nesmitll.
Davis, and Wilson of Missouri.
PensiOns-Messrs. Foster (chairman), Lane
OF Indiana, Howe, Pomeroy, salisbury, Buck
alew, and Bowden.
Revolutionary Claims - Messrs. Wilkinson
(chairman), Chandler, Lane of Kansas, Mes
NTH, and Wright.
Cytums-Messrs. Clark (chair1nan), Howe.
Pomeroy, Anthony, Hicks, Harding, and Hen
bricks.
District of Columbia-Messrs. Grimes (chair-
mani, Dixon, Morrill,, Slade, Anthony. Rich
ardson, and Wright.
Patents md Patent OGces-Messrs. Cowan
lchairlnan), Sumner, Harris, Salisbury, and
Carlisle. 3D."
Public Buildings and Grounds-Messrs. Foot
(chairman), Anthony, Chandler, Salisbury,
and Wilson, of Missouri.
Teryitories-Messrs. Wade (chairman), Wiki
inson, Hale, Lane Of Kansas, Carlile, Wilson
of Missouri, and Richardson
To audit and Control the CONTINGENT Erpeuses
of the Semate-Messrs. Dixon (chaiiman), Clark.
and Harding.
Engrossed Bils-Messrs. Lane of Indiana
(chairmad), Sumner and Harding.
A Committee of Agriculture was added, con-
sisting of Messrs. Sherman (chairman) Harlan.
Morrill,, Lane of Kansas, and Powell.
Joint Standing Committee on P,inting.-Messrs
Anthony lchairman) Harlan and Powell.
Enrolled BiAs-Messrs. Howe (chairman)
Gown and Salisbury
The LibrDy-Messrs. Collamer (chairman)
and Fessenden.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-03-20
rAs ~ Law Amendnen...

We present, in another portion of this
mornings Issue, conveniently arranged
table Of the amended rates Of internal duty.
The law passed last summer has been found
defective in some particulars, and the rates
Of duty imposed BY il advantageous to
the Government. The act took effect on
the first Of last September, and the six
months of its operation which have since
passed, have served to suggest the modif-
cations embodied in the amendatory act.
A glance at the table will show the reader
that the changes in the rates of taxation
are quite numerous and important.
One change of Importance we note here
No duty is to be required on beer, lager
beer, ale or porter, brewed or manufac-
tured, or on coal, Illuminating oil, refined,
produced by distillation of coal, asphaltum,
shale, peat, petroleum, or rock oil, when
brewed, manufactured or distilled prior to
September /, 1862. In case duty has
already been levied on the articles above
enumerated, manufactured prior to Sep
TENDER /, 1862, the amount paid is to be
refunded, on production of proof that the
manufacture was prior to that date, and
that the duties have been paid.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-03-20
Another Personal Description Of Mrs.
SWlssh elm.

The Philadelphia Press, in noticing
the lecture of Mrs. SwIssHELM, gives the
following description of her personal ap-
pearance:
Mrs. Swisshelm is o lady of middle height.
approaching middle age, with finely balanced
head, and well-proportioned figure, neither
Gent in the roundness essential to feminine
perfection. She wore black silk skirt and a
black velvet spencer, which covered a white
muslin tucker encircling her neck. Her hair
is dark, her features small, and her voice full
and distinct. Her countenance denotes what
may be expected, thought and ability. And
thus we introduce ladys personnel to pub
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-03-20

The following letter was written by.
Gen. DIX to citizen of Cooperstown.
New York. 1t states very clearly and
forcibly his views of the character of the
war, and the means by which he believes
it will be carried to successful close.
We commend it to public attention: Il
FORTRESS MONROE, Jan. 10, 1865
My DEAR SIR:-I have received your letter,
and take pleasure in replying to it. though /
cannot at this moment give you any interesting
account of the progress Of the war here. The
enemy Is In force near me, and in this region
OF mud active movements are nearly impOssi-
BILE, except by railroads and water courses.
have never doubted the successful termina-
ton of the war. do not doubt it now, if we
prove true to ourselves. If Our people are
willing to make the sacrifices necessary to car
ry it through; if all parties will unite in sup
port of the Government of the country; if
men and money are furnished as they are need
ed, we shall triumph and maintain the integri-
ty of the Union. On the other hand, if we are
divided among ourselves; if we yield reluc-
tant support to the war; if we give aid and
comfort to the enemy by embarrassing those
who are charged with the responsibility of up
holding the authority of the Government, we
shall be lost and treason will triumph. b..
/ do not anticipate result so disgraceful to
us and so disastrous to all stable government.
look to our people for unshrinkfng persever-
ance and for steady and patriotic support
OF the war, no matter at what sacrifice Of CON-
fort or property or life. do not expect it to
be terminated by any one great success. re-
ly on wearing out the insurgents by unyielding
firmness. earnestly hope, notwithstanding
the strong party feeling which exists in our
State, that all will be united and will act with
renewed vigor on the great question of uphold
ing the Government and the Union against an
unholy and reasonable effort to destroy them.
If we do not, we shall lose the respect of the
whole civilized world, and leave to our chill
dren lasting inheritance of dishonor and
shame.
In full confidence that our people will do
their duty, -. s.t e..
am, truly yours.
JOHN 4. DIX.
ARCHIBALD DIXON ESQ
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WEEKLY PIONEER AND DEMOCRAT
LAY Na..ssr-' esss9ssafF "a -At-Ls sf NJ
The nA5eetaen sf Con. smiley

= z 3 Ii
! Our special aispetch from Washington,
furnishes tho astounding intelligence to
our people, that the Presidents nomina-
/ tionI Of HxsRx r. SB1zY, as Brigadies
General, hes been rejected by the Senate.
This @sss wrong upon Minnesota has
been accomplished by Messrs. WILKINSON
and AIDRloH, acting on behalf Of the In
dian Department Of the Government in
this State. Gen. Smiley earned the en-
nifty of this influence, last fall, on the
frontier, in thyarting sundry well-de-
vised schemes Of rascality; and the hos
tility Of these men has been apprehended,
in consequence. It was supposed, how
ever, that the general sentiment Of
the people, expressed in every variety
of form, and finally embodied in the
unanimous resolves in both branches of
the Legislature, asking his confirmation,
would overawe the cormorants who are
seeking, out of the terrible distresses of
our people, to fill their pockets with ill
gotten gains.
We know something of the scoundrelism
of these men, from WILKINSON down to
the poor tools of the swindling Agents,
which, for the honor of our State. and Of
the Government, in its present time of
trial, we would gladly have suppressed;
but the shameless contempt which they
have shown of the wishes and interests of
the people of Minnesota, in respect to Gen.
SIBLEY's case, convinces us that the coun-
try will gain by their exposure and dis
grace.
If there is virtue enough left in the
United States Senate to punish crime, we
promise that at the next session of that
body, MORTON S. WILKINSON shall be driv-
en- from his seat in disgrace, as an accom-
plice, if not a direct participant, in cor
ruption, and Of the lowest and basest kind.
And the like Of what we promise on his
behalf, we promise also, to his accomplices
in the Indian Department of Minnesota.
The same dispatch which announces the
rejection Of HENRY 81. SHELLEY, as Briga-
der General, announces also the confirma-
ton of CADwALLADER @. WAsHBURNE as
Major General. We could add nothing,
by any words of ours, to the disgust which
this double announcement must suggest to
all who know the two men and their ca
pacities.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-03-20
American Sympathy with the Lanca-
shire Operatives.
A LETTER FROM JOHN G. WHITTIER, THE POET.
The London Star publishes the following
letter from John G. Whittier, the dis
tinguished poet, addressed to John Bright:

ClngulSneO pOeI, addressed 10 john DrlgnC'
AMEsBURY, oath of LIST mo-. 1868.
JOHN BRIGHT, Esq, NJ. P.-Dear Friend:
take pleasure in enclosing to thy care, for the
benefit of the unemployed people of your man
ufacturing districts, a bill of exchange on Tai
lamont Brothers g. Co., of London, for 932 las
Id ($238 of our money!, the sum contributed
by the people Of the villages Of Amesbury and
Salisbury for that purpose. I also enclose the
proceedings of the meeting which originated
the subscription. ta $50
With grateful appreciation of thy generous
efforts to promote good feeling between the
people Of England and the United States, and
of thy eloquent and truthful presentations OF
the great questions involved in our terrible ar
bitrament, ~
am, very truly, thy friend,
JOHN G. WHITTIER.
The Star says: "The proceedings, the
account of which was enclosed in Mr..
Whittier's letter, were very interesting
1928 were raised, and the liveliest interest
was expressed in the welfare of the Lam
cashire operatives, and the warmest feel
irgs Of respect for the country to which
they belong,
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-03-20

The Richmond Dispatch, of March 5,
says that gold on Saturday last was sold
at $3.50 and $500, advancing during the
days" and that yesterday "wednesday,
the 9th inst.) it went up like rocket until
it reached $500 Confederate scrip, being
an advance (from Saturday, of forty per
cent"
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-03-20
Bennett VS.. Greeley.

The Herald has started "Poor Gree
ley Fund.-" and daily publishes a list of
contributors and the amounts they bestow,
the largest amount given by one person
being ten cents, and the smallest half q
cent, most, however, being one cent. The
total receipts to sixth instant, were $255s.
The following are some of the signatures
ACCOMMODATING the contributions