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The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-12-04
A Romance and a Mystery I'm New
York.

Correspondence Of the Philadelphia Inquirer.
NEw YORK, Nov. %, 1863-There are
strange whisperings In and out of the news
papers, concerning shooting affair which took
place Few evenings since, near the corner Of
31st street and the 4th avenue. The four.
antes were James and Malcolm Campbell. the
latter q well known member of the bar. and
VIM. A. Kettletas. also a lawyer. The Last
mentioned individual states that a he was
passing along the street at late hour of the
night, the brothers Campbell attempted to take
his life by shooting him; thereupon the accused
were arrested and brought before . magistrate,
who held them to bail respectively in the sum
OF one thousand dollars, to abide the action of
the grand jury.
Thus far there is certainly nothing remark
able in the case, but the mystery has now to be
told. On the day after the alleged attempt to
take the life OF Kettletas. sister of the Camp
bells, Miss Charlotte Campbell, died very sud.
denly, under suspicious circumstances. The
Coroner held an inquest and the verdict re-
turned was that the deceased came TO her death
by an overdose of laudanum accidentally ad.
mlnlstered. The funeral was kept quiet and
the Police Justice, before whom the case had
been heard, went out of his way to keep all the
facts, as far as possible, from the public.
Peoples tongues, however, cannot be pad
locked, and if the newspaper reporters were
smut up, the relatives and friends Of the de-
ceased are pretty outspoken in regard to the
mystery, which to them, it would seem, is no
mystery at all Further DEVELOPMENTS will
ProoaDly be forthcoming in day or two. A
deal OF gossip is afoat in regard to all the par.
Ties concerned. but this, it Is hardly worth re-
peaung, especially as the Sunday papers, ofthe
SENSATIONAL school have about exhausted it.
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ESCAPE OF THE REBEL GEN
MORGAN FROM THE OAIO
PENIGENTIARY.

CLEVELAND, Nov. %. John Morgan and
five other rebel officers escaped from the
Columbus penitentiary last night. A re-
ward of 81 900 is offered Tor their capture
CINCINNATI, NV 2s-J.hn Morgan and
six of his officers @ I,taln- Bennett, Tay-
lor, Shel.lo', Ha lies, H.rke, Smith and
Magee---ca, from the Columbus peni-
tentiary la: IL I, %, digging through the
floor of th.l i ln :, rewrr lea'iing to the
river A t,oli,tn.i iol airs reward is offered
for the arrest of Mngan
TORONTO Nov 30 DOH Morgan ar
rived here tO-uay, Via tiIs Great Western
Railroad.
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Leslie Com bs I'm Reply to Carl Schur,

Leslie Com bs In Reply to Carl Schurx.
The following letter from LESLIE CONES, in
reply to CARL ScHuRz, appears in the Louis
vile Journal:
FRANKFORT, Ky, Nov. -. 1863.
TO the Editors of the Louisville Journal:
have read note, published in your paper
few days since over the signature of Carl
Schurz commenting-as it seems to me, in
very unbecoming terms for q man who, from
his position in the army, is presumed to be al
lowed, sometimes, to associate with gentlemen
upon q remark made by me to friend in
New York, which found its way into the pub
lie prints, as to his conduct and that fhis COM
mand at the battle of Charlottesville, as then
presented to the nation by al eyewitness, and,
so far as have seen, not subsequently contra
dicted by any reliable authority.
After some considerable bluster he very lcon-
siderately informs me that he is :" firstrate
pistol shot" and Knight kill me in duel :"
he therefore politely invites me to come to his
headquarters and "share his bed with him, +"
&C., &c.
Now, am myself very poor pistol shot,
never having fired pistol dozen times in my
life, nor practiced with any other weapon in
order to become dangerous duellist Indeed,
for more than fifty years have had but little
use of either arm, as can be ascertained by re-
ference to the records of the War Department
in Washington. But upon full reflection, FIRST
considering his avowed opinions as to human
color, and secondly con being very particular in
the risk of pistol shot. even from his skilful
hand, in preference to sleeping one night with
him in his own bed, not knowing who might
have been my immediate predecessor.
Finally, respectfully suggest that while
Carl Schurz may obtain some unenviable noto-
rely by passing over thousands of his contem-
poraries, and making an onslaught on an old
soldier, whose history cannot be unwritten by
rebels or abolition fanatics, he has added moth
ing to his fame with those who know the differ
ence between q brave man and bully.
Respectfully yours, &C.,
LESLIE COMBS.
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THE REPORT OF THE SECRR.
TARY OF THE TREASURY.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-The Secretary
of the Treasury's report, now in tho hands
OF the printers, will be much larger than
heretofore, and will contain interesting ia
bles on subjects not before embodied in
such documents. Thereports of the Com
missioner of Internal Revenue and the
Comptroller of the Currency will accom-
pany it.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-12-04
ANXIETY IN WESTINGHOUSE
HOUSTON DEAD.

New YORK, December 1.-The Herald,s
Washington dispatch, dated yesterday,
says: "Much anxiety is manifested this
afternoon in regard to the movements of
Meade's army to-day" The army CORES
pendent of the Tribune, writing from
Matamoras, says that Sam Houston is GER
tainly dead. He died at Huntsville. Texas.
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ILLNRss...,cx.ar.
TANOOGA POST.OFFlCE.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3d. The President,
II Is thought, will soon be able to- attend to
MS ofnolal duties. Business at the CHATS
nooga post-Ofice will soon be resumed, I'M
Ger its old Postmaster, j. R Hood, who
leaves here to day to re-enter upon the
duties Of his Office.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-12-04

TIE sale of 5-20's in St. Paul for the
last week was $4,000. This steady CONVEX
SIGN all over the country, of the national cur
rency into bonded debt, may bring out a law
for another issue of bonds, but the late issue is
now nearly all bought up.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-12-04
The Exchange Of Prisoners.
IMPORTANT LETTER OF SOLICITOR WITHIN
OF THE WAR DEPARTMENT.

The following is letter addressed by the
Solicitor of the War Department to a gentle
man in Boston, in reply to some inquiries for
information as to the causes of the cessation in
the exchange of prisoners:
WAR DEPARTMENT.,
WASHINGTON CITY, Nov. 20, 1868.
DEAR SIR: Your letter of the 18th has been
received, in which you inquire whether any
documents are now accessible, or we've likely
soon to be published by our Government relat-
you justly remark that the subject excites q
deep interest In consequence of the suferings
of our men in Richmond.
The correspondence published in the Rich
mond papers does not, it is thought, present
the matter in its true light. In q few days the
entire correspondence will be made public hero
by authority.
way of continuing an exchange of prisoners.
One is the bad faith of the enemy in putting
into active service many thousands of paroled
prisoners captured at Vicksburg and elsewhere,
without releasing any of our soldiers held by
them. But another difficulty of still graver
importance, is the peremptory refusal by the
enemy to exchange colored soldiers and their
well known that they have threatened to sell
cOlOred captured soldiers into slavery, and to
hang their white officers.
The Government demands that all officers
and soldiers should be fairly exchanged, other
wise no more prisoners of war will be given
up. The faith of the Government is pledged
to these officers and II oops that they shall be
protected, and it cannot and will not abandon
to the savage cruelty of slave masters q single
officer or soldier who has been called on TO de-
fend the flag of his country, and thus exposed
to the hazards of war.
90 on until all except the eolored troops and
their white officers have been given up. But
if this were allowed the rebels would not only
be relieved of the burden of maintaining our
troops, but they would get back their own men,
retaining their power over the very persons
whom We are solemnly bound to rescue and
upon whom they could then, without fear of
retaliation, carry into execution the inhuman
cruelties they have 80 basely threatened.
The President has ordered that the stern law
OF retaliation shall without hesitation be en-
forced, to avenge the death Of the first Union
soldier of whatever color, whom the enemy
shall in cold blood destroy, or sell into slavery.
All other questions between us may be post
poned for future settlement, but the fair ex-
change Of eolOred soldiers and of their white
officers will be insisted on by the government
before another rebel soldier or officer will be
exchanged.
The sufferings Of our men in Richmond are
the subjects of deep regret and sympathy here;
and there has been no want of effort TO afford
all possible relief
Very truly yours,
WILLIAM WHITING.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-12-04
ESTlmATE or KxnL FORCES,

WAsalNoToy, Nov. pa refugee from
Richm md, recently arrived within our
lines, and now confined in Carroll prison
here, Furnished the following estimate Of
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-12-04
UNION MEETING AT LITTLE
ROCK, ARKANSAS.
Speech of Col. G. G. Andrews, OF
the Third Minnesota, Before
the Union Club.

The National Democrat of Little Rock con-
tains a speech delivered by Col. c. c. ANDREWS
of the Third Minnesota, before the Union
Cub of that city. The speech is prefaced by
the following correspondence:
LITTLE Rock, ARK, Nov. 9, 1863.
Colonel C. C. Andre1cs:
DEAR SrR-The undersigned would request-and
we feel sure we but reflect the wishes of majority
Of the citizens OF Little KOck-that you address the
Union Club on Saturday evening, the 18th inst
Hoping for favorable reply we beg leave to sub
scribe ourselves with consideration of the highest
gard, your obedient servants
w. NJ FIsHBAoK, T. ID. w. YoNLKY
ISAAC MURPHY, e. BAXTER,
Z. w. Crown, K. w. CAN'T,
JOHN KIRKwoOp w. F. HOFFMAN,,
K. WAMAcE CIV MEApoR;
and many others.
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THE publication of the Northern Stosesno. at
Faribault has been suspended. The materials
are to be removed to Wilton, Waseoa county.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-01-30
From Washington.
WAsiiIsGToN, Jan.

WAsHlsGroN, Jan. IS.
We have received tie following nfor-
nation from Headquarters Cavalry Bri-
gadc, at Fairfax {. H., dated Jan. eth,
q L. NJ:
Las, night our pickets at Chantilla
were driven by a detachment of Stnart's
rebel cavalry. Col. Percy Wyndham,
commanding brigade, Immediately
started with some zoo men Of the 2ath
New York and Isl Virginia cavalry, in
pursuit OF the enemy. After pnisulng
them at y rapid rate some 20 miles, he
came up With them at Mlddlebury. Maj.
Hammond, Of the 9TH New York cavsl-
r., had The adsa4ec, and lcll upon their
rear with great celebrity. After bril-.
liant skirmish, he succeeded in capturing
20 OF them, and scattering the others in all
direct ons. We also captured several
head of fine cattle.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-01-30
ORIGINAL NoTICE.


STATE OF 1OWA,l :.
SCoir CoUArY, '''
Antonius G. Jamison o.. Trangott Thomas and
To said defendants
VOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT
l. there is now Ole in the Office Of the Clerk
OF tho District Court Of Scott county, Iowa, pc.
tition Of Ant0niu C. Jsmisou, ella lining Of the
said defendant, Trangott Thomas, the .um OF one
hundred and afty-thrse dollars, - money due
him on certain proniissory note executed by
said Trsng0tt Thomas on the first day Of May,
A. ID. 1856, payable TO the order of Henry Al.
Jamison, for the sum Of ninety dollars, PAYABLE on
the first day Of May, A. ID. 1862, with interest
thereon at tho rate Of ten per cent. per annum.
Said petition also sets out three other notes for
the rum Of ninety dollars each, due respectively
May lst, 1863. 1864 and 1858, and prsys that the
Gauge DO cont inuod from term TO term until said
notes fall due.
Said petition also prsys for the foreclosure of .
certain mortgage on the following described
premises, situsted in tho county of Scott, and
State Of lows, to-1it The east half o. lot two
(2) in block twelve (12), in the city Of Davsn-
port. executed by the said TT ngott Thomas ON
tho first day of May, A. y. 1855, for the purpose
Of securing the payment Of the four above de-
SCI. bed promissory notes.
The said defendant, Fridala Marti, 10 hereby
notified that no personal claim 10 made against
him in this action.
Now, unlcss You appear thereto and dsfeb
DO ore noon Of the second day Of the next terra
Of the eaid District Court, to be held on the
first Monday Of February, A. ID. 1853, default
will be entered against you and judgment and
decree be rendered, ~ prayed IN said petition.
COOK 4 DkUki,
Attys. for pltH,
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-01-30
From Philadelphia.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 20.
In the court OF quarter session Judge
Ludlow requested the grand jury to lay
other business aside until the authority
has been indicated directing. the jury to
hold consultation and take action on the
arrest OF Mr. Beylllcan, proprietor of the
Eccntng Journai, and closing his es
tabl,hmcnt, and calling before them all
concerned, that they may be asked un-
der what authority they acted, and why
he (Be,ilcan) was removed from the
State. The Judge stated that he acted
on his own authority in til matter, with
out consulting brother Judge.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-01-30
| Special TO Tribune ]
From Havana.
NEW ORR, Jan. %

NV leRk, Jan. %
A Havana letter, OF the oath, states
that the pirate Florida arrived on the
ol-t iem Mobile, and coaled during the
uisht and sailed o. the 42I on cruise.
She chased bark from Portland, but
the bark escaped. The pirate en- cap
lnrcd and burr cd the brig Windward
from .hatanzas, tour miles from shore,
with cargo Of m0iasscs belonging to
Span sl merchant.
On the 23d, off Cardcsas. was captnr
ed md burned, the brig Cora Ann, Of
Maine. She was burned only mile from
shore.
Soon after she captured aud burned two
more bl Is.
A schooner from Havana reports that
the pirate was last seen with IA British
flag, steering for llohema.
The L. 5. mail steamer heancy re-
tnrIed to Havana on the 93J, having
been fired into by Spanish man Of
war
The American Consul ordered the
Rcaney to proceed and the gunboat
Orlnda was sent rs convoy
The fcyncy had the American FLAG
diving when fired INTO, and had mails and
government dispatches.
The gunboat Wachusctt arrived at
Havana on the 22d, l. hours after the
pirate left. She coalcd and left imme-
diately in pursuit Of the pirate.
The rebels al Havana are in high glee.
Ex-Consul Helm, a secession agent, holds
reception every week. Mayor Woods
daughter WAS present at the last one.
Two vessels with cotton arrived on the
23d.
The Florida is commanded by J. y.
Moilitt, formerly Of the t. 5. n.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-01-30
TRu STEE,S SALE
dec 23-ts


N1HEREAs, ON THE 18TH DAY OF AU-
w gust. A. u. 1859, Elisha Jones and Julia
Ann Jones, his wife, executed unto Charles Z.
Putnam, as Trustee, . certain Deed OF Trust, con-
veyiny TO said Trustee the land in Scott county,
Iowa, described ms follows, to-wlt: Twenty -one
q feet front by one hundred and fifty $50
feet in depth CT the south side Of lot No. three
90 in block No three (3) in James Meehintcsh'e
second addition TO tho 5isy OK nsvenpoft, forming
sr o.iau. sau.re Of twenty. ono (2l) feet by one
hundred and ltty {l5O) ieet, be the same more or
less. Which said Conveyance was made b. ~ .
81" ''' ~..,s ana Julia Ann Jones for tho
purpose of securing the payment Of two certain
promissory notes and the interest thereon, signed
Nv said Elisha Jones, dated the 18th lay Of Au-
eusf, A. ID. ls.s. and payable AS foil VS.: One
Tor Tort seven $1,000 SAT 5Ol00) dollars, pay
able in six months nj ter date, and ono foS the
sum of fve hundred and twenty-five oo-loo
(s522 5o-loo) dollars, payable in one - year
after date, both notes bearing ten (lO) per cent.
interest after duo, and payable to the orisr OF
Eliza w. Oliver.
And new .Aid last mentioned note having be-
come due and payable. and the said Elisha Jones
having failed 10 pay tho zane, Charles 4. Pot
nar Trustee &c aforesaid, DO hereby give this
public notice, that by virtue Of the power which
- in me vested by said Deed Of Trust, will, on
saturday, the loth day o January, A. ID. lso3,
a, the hour af two y o'clock IN tho afternoon Of
said day at the Court Hons door, in the city OF
Davenport, expose and offer for sale, Mt pubic
auction, the parcel OF land above described. 0f so
much thereof as st all bs ~ aeieht to satisfy and
pay tho amount Of said note Nth the interest
thereon To the day of sale, together with all the
cot. and expenses attending said sale, costs Of
this notice and Trustees ices. Upon the COM
p!elion Of such ssle . deed will be given in ac-
rordance with the stipulation Of said iced Of
Trust.
dated tho 10Th day Of December. A. ID. 1852.
CHARLES E.PUTaAM,
dec lT-dts Trustee.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-01-30
Arkansas News.
FAYETTEVILLE, Jan. %

y ] q -
An enthusiastic Union demonstration
occurred here yesterday. Over one
thousand loyal citizens OF Arkansas were
present. Speeches were made by DR..
Johnson, prominent Union refugee,
Col. Bishop. LIST Arkansas cavalry, and
others. Fifteen guard companies
were organized, and wished to be &C
counted as Arkansas mill ia. Hundreds
Of citizens signed a petition TO Congress
10 order an election Of member of Con.
rress from that State. All citizens hay
ing arms in their pos ession have given
them up for the defence of their homes.
Union sentiments are daily growing
stronger in this section.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-01-30

STATE OF iowa. In tho Scott County D;,
aco1T COUNTY. ttict Court,
Geo. >. &. Dow %. William H. Baker # a,
To illiam h. baker, Elizabeth Baker. John n
ker, Robert Baker, Andrew Sjeberf ! So
Lunan NJ. Strong, Floyd Fans and Ea"in
You AND EACH OF ron ARE HtREBy
L notified that there Ia now on Ale i'm the ofic.
OF the oierk OF the Distric: Court Of scott conn
IOWA. petition Of George =. G. Dow, pray ing
'nat the title to certain lands in said connty
may be erie.ed in him, the said Dow the said
ia.cs being thus bounded and described, to wit
Tho North half Of tho North West quarter Of
Section No. fifteen 10, and tho east half Of tie
North East quarter st Section No, sixteen tl6A
In Township No. seventy seven, Rage No
two 2) East; tas East half Of the North Ess,
quarter, and the East half cf the South East
quorter OF Section No five 90, and the Nsrth
East quarter Of the North East quarter Of Section
No. eight (e:, 10 township No. eyenty-seven
(7G. Range No. two CD East 9Th II. Also
she following: Commencing A. the South East
corner Of Section No. Eve 90. Township No. seq,
eRty seven (77) Range two (2), running thenos
" est twenty go chains thence N. rsh six (6)
degrees, East thirty 10 100 $50 iO-lOOl chains:
thence North throe and so. loo degrees.
West fifty chains; thence East tsenty
chains, to the North East corner Of said Sectioa
No. tTs 90 thence South eighty (se) chains to
the place Of beginning.
Said petition also pssys that certain judements
and mortgages be cancelled.
And now, unless you appear thereto and SSiep.
on OF before noon Of the I'd day o! the .ext terri
Of said Court. to be holden on the Lat Monday Of
February, 1868, you: default viii b entered. and
decree rendered as prayed for.
GIANT SMITH and GEO. s. c. DOW.
dec 4-'awAw Attys. for pltn.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-01-30
NEw York, Jan. 20

NEW YORK, Jan. ~.
The Edinburg has arrived from Liver
pool 18th.
The French fficial documents OF
planning tho foreign policy ofthe French
government, were distributed among
the legislative corps. These documents
say mediation in America is postponed III
consequence OF the refusal OF England
and Russia TO join France, but the En-
pcror has not refrained from acquainting
the Cabinet at Washington that his gov.
eminent is still ready to mediate PROVIDED,
the government desires France sho"id
facilitate the task of peace, either "'o"e
or collectivcly-in whatever form my
be pointed out to her.
The Mexican question is reicrrea 70 "s
having to cntreat the military Pnssc' u
which issue must DO avoided. speedy
triumph is anticipated;
The recall Of Gen. Butler is regarded
with satisfaction by majority OF the
English journals, and is considered hope
ful, though not an act of grace.
The emancipation proclamation claimed
attCullou, put Nao iSS'''N' WV
to late for much newspaper comment.
The Morning Post terms it the death
warrant Of the United States, and says IT
would be terrible act il it conld be en-
forced, but regards it as wholly impcra-
tive
The Star thinks whatever is its effect
il sounds the death knell to slavery.
The Telegraph says the rsncor ana
contcmp, of the South must be increased
immensely, and if the measure IS success
full. never will military triumph have
been purchased at SO awful price.
sympathetic adt slavery addresses for
Lincoln continue IN some parts OF Engo
land.
1t is reported that tho Alabama was
probably sapplIed with tue best welsh
Goals by relay OF ships.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-01-30
LEGAL.
TRUSTEES SALE.
WHEREAS on the ga day Of January, a ID
wv lshu Michael Ho4ard ex cated unto Josh

WHEREAS on the ed day Of January, A ID
w 1857. Michscl Howard ex cuted unto JOSH
-. Dial M i'm .teo, . certain decd OF trust. m
sewing 70 said trustee tho land In scott county,
iowa described as follows, to wit Lots numbers
tventy.six 1921. twcnty-sevsn l2' ana tseny
eight 1881 Of Dsvenports out lots 10 subdivision
81 the \ W quarter OF the quarter OF Soc
,;on No twenty. three 1881 In township No seven
enty-eight I7s, RS 9th u. as tho ss,0e arc
n,.her.d asd de,cribed on tho plat Of the sur
vcv of said out lots on record 10 tno necoloers
oaiee Of SCOTT county, Iowa. when said convey
nee was made by tho said Michael Howard for
the purpose Of securing the payment Of one cor.
signed by said Miehsel Howard, for enc hundred
and eighty-so 81 100 1887 2l-lool dollars,
dated the 22d day Of January, A. u. 1883, and
payable nine months after date TO the order Of
George l.. Davenport, with ten 10 per cent. in
tercst thereon, upon which note there was paid
Nov. 81, 1859, the SUN Of one hundred dollars.
And now, said note having become due and
pa yable, ard tho said Michael Howard having
failed pay tho same, I Joshua ial, Trustee %
do hereby give this public notice, that
by virtue Of the power which is In me vested by
said deed o. trust, ! will, on Saturday, the sew
enteenth 18th day of January, 4. d. i,o3, at the
/. our OF two l2l o'clock in tho afternoon Of said
day, ut the Court House door, IN the city OF Dav
G nport, expose and offer for sale. al public auo-
ton. tho D reels OF land above described, or SO
much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy and
Iay the amount Of said note, with the interest
there on TO the day of sale, together with oil the
costs and expenses attending said sale, costs Of
hi, notice and Trustees fees. Upon the conpl
ton Of such sale a deed will be given in accord.
ance with the stipulation of said deed Of Trust.
Dated the ga day Of December. A. D. 1852.
JOSHUA DIAL,
dec 23-ts Trustee.