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The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-11-27
Illinois Soldiers Shot for Desertion
DETAILS OF THE AWFUL SCENE.

CHATTANOOGA, Nov. 13.-Valentine
Benjamin, Company @, 44th Illinois, and
Erastus Daily, Company D, sSth Illinois,
both of Sheridans division, were to-day
executed for desertion. The other four,
who were included in the same sentence
with these, and whose names I forwarded
you in previous letter, have been par
doned. Benjamin was q carpenter, de-
serted at Cape Girardeau, Missouri, taking
with him the regiments tool-chest to Can-
ada, where he remained for some time. he
finally returned, and was captured at Chi
cago and brought to his command. He is
q German by birth, forty-fve years of age,
and leaves wife and several children.
Daily was native of Illinois, thirty years
old, single, and has mother living at Polo,
in his native State. He had only been in
the service few months, was 4 very IN
faithful soldier, frequently insubordinate,
and almost constantly railing against the
government A suit of citizens clothes
was found in his valise, which led to the
conclusion that he had enlisted for the
bounty, and with the intention of desert
ing. He was captured at Perryville.
The execution was most solemn and
impressive one. The charming autumn
sky and balmy air of Indian summer were
just such as make life very dear and hope
ful-snch as transport the absent one back
to innocent and happier days.
Sheridans whole division was brought
out, with all the pomp and circumstance
Of war, to witness the sad but necessary
tragedy, and many from adjoining divis-
ions crowded up as near as the officers
would permit them. A hollow square
was formed into which the procession
moved little after twelve O'Clock, in tho
following order: First, a brass band, play
ing dirge: next, eight men carrying the
two collins, behind which were the prison.
srs accompanied by their religious advi-
sers; following these were the soldiers
who had been selected to do the work of
death, when arrived at the appointed
place, the cof1ins were set down about six
feet apart, the executi0ners were stationed
ten PAGES back, and tho prisoners knelt
for q moment with their advisers--Fathers
Nsslis and Christie with Benjamin, who
was Catholic, and Chaplain Haigh, of
the Goth Illinois, with Daily. The for
mer looked constantly in his prayer book,
and was earnestly engaged, ever after his
eyes were bandaged and he was placed on
his coffin the latter arose from his knees,
turned and looked at bis coffin, and read
the epitaph on the hsad-board with COM
parative indifference. He then seated
him elf upon his coffin, opened lis shirt.
bosom, and tapped bis fingers on bis heart
to show his marksmsn where to direct
their aim. At 1890 the signal was given.
Sixteen guns flashed simultaneously, and
the unhappy men fell back, each pierced
by no less than half dozen balls. Four
rifles were loaded with blank cartridges,
so that none knew whose gun did the fatal
work. Four others were kept in reserve,
but, of course, there was no finishing
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-11-27

stroke required. One ball passed through
Benjamin's head; the other struck near
his heart. There were five holes in
Dailys breast very near the spot he had
directed the marksmen to aim at one
bullet, however, passed through his neck,
cutting the jugular vein, from which the
blood flowed profusely.. But enough of
the sickening sight! 1t may be some con-
ISOLATION to their friends to know tina. the
prisoners had both expressed themselves
prepared and willing to die.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-11-27
LETTER FROM GRANTS Army.
HIS IMMENSE FORCE-BRAGG VIII
RETREAT OR GET WHIPPED-WdAl
HE LOST BY NACTION-SOFfLIHS
PLENTY-THE GENERALS, &c.

RETREAT OR GET WHIPPED-WhAI
HE LOST BY NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
PLENTY-THE GENERALS, &c.
EXTRACT from q Private Letter of the 18th 'ast.
The Army of the Gum
berland has been entirely reorganized by
Gen. Grant. You would be surprised to
know the number of regiments down here
between Stevenson, Chattanooga and
Nashville. We have the old Army of the
Cumberland, two corps from the Army of
the Potomac, and two corps from the
Army of the Tennessee, and others are
coming. There are ninety regiments in a
single corps of the Army of the Oumber-
land. No more regiments were ever got
together ir this country than are now on
the soil of Middle Tennessee. can see
no show for Bragg, and, without knowing
the plans of our Generals, confidently
look for hasty withdrawal of his army,
or laundering big smash-up of his whole
force. At present, however, he lies close
enough to Chattanooga, on Lookout Noun
tan, to throw shells into the town, to the
ferry, and to Gen. Hooker's command in
Lookout valley, though he does not effect
great damage. Bragg missed it when he
lay still around Chattanooga three weeks
ago. Rosecrans' Army was then on one
quarter rations, without forage, his rear
poorly guarded, and threatened daily.
But now We are all right. Rations are
plenty, and steamboats, are running to
within ten miles of Chattanooga. We
have quite an army of generals-Grant,
Thomas, Granger, Hooker, Sherman,
Howard, Slocum, Osterhaus, Palmer, and
Rosecrans. all commanding corps or de-
partments of one or more corps. We
have with Sherman the Fourth and Fifth
Minnesota. Our troops hail principally
from Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Pennsylvania,
New York, Missouri, Iowa, Kansas, Mas
sachusetts, New Jersey, Wisconsin, Michi-
gan, and Kentucky, though several other
States are represented.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-11-27
OF PRISONERS AT AN.
NAPOLlS.

New YORK, Nov. 23.-The New York
Times has letter dated Annapolis, the
10th, containing list of $50 paroled Un-
ionists who arrived there from Richmond.
Six died on the passage. These $50 were
the best that could be picked out to send.
They all confirm the previous accounts of
the horrible hardships and suferings.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-11-27
FIGHT BETWEEN REBELS AND
UNIONISTS IN NORTH CARO-.
LIMA.

New YORK, Nov. pa letter to the
Herald, of the 18th, mentions a fight be-
tween the Union and rebel North Carroll.
mans on the French Broad River, in which
the former whipped the latter. During
the fight many of the rebel regiments
skedaddled to the Union ranks, and pour
ed their fire into their former comrades.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-11-27
FIRR IN CINCINNATI.

CINCINNATI, Nov. 22.-Miles Green
woods machine shop on the corner Of
Canal and Walnut streets was partially do
stroyed BY FIRE this morning. Loss about
$4,000. One fireman was killed and sew
eral wounded by falling walls.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-11-27

THE Mankato Union says: "We learn
by private letters from the General Land
Office that the settlers who asked for re-
lief on the Winnebago Reservation, have
had their claims approved SO far as the
amount Of damages is concerned, but will
not be allowed to enter their claims"
THE Indian supply train for the Missouri
was at Lake Shetek on Wednesday last.
The Mankato Record says:
The soldiers continue to annoy AMI embar-
rass the progress of the train. One morning
last week. forty five nuts belonging to the wag-
Ons were missed, and upon search they were
found in the ground under o campfire. They
have cOn1scated OYSTERS sardnes, raisins, and
other property of the traders, in all amounting
to nearly two hundred dollars. Col, Crooks,
last week, visited the train, and placed ten SOL
diers under arrest.
THE School Land sale in Scott county
will take place in Shakopee on Friday
the 9th inst. A large number of piles
for the construction of the Cedar Valley
Railroad bridge at Mendoza, have been
rated from Shakopee.
TIE Preston Republican Of the 18th
inst. contains an affidavit of Mr.. O. T.
Post, that Col. John b. Mckinney, late
candidate for State Auditor, during last
winter, in conversation used the following
words:
That he hoped every soldier that enlisted
and MI no OuovHt hal .
secesh bayonst sticking in his back.
Col. Mckinney, in the Ohatfield Demo
cras Of tho 2lst, disproves the above 40
cusation, by afidavits Of persons whom
Mr.. Post says were present when the
words above quoted were alleged to have
been uttered.
TIE winona Republican says that Mr..
d. D. Morse, of that city, shipped on Fri
day last by the steamer Flora and three
barges, 14.5OO bushels Of wheat, to Mil
waukee via Prairie du Ohien. For one
buyer We consider this a respectable
amount for one days shipment.
Mr.. WISE, of the Mankato Record, was
drafted in the Southern District. Tho
draft being null and void, Mr.. Wise may
be considered lucky-for lightning never
strikes an object twice.
TIE Winona Republican says there are
only three Minnesota soldiers remaining
in the hospital at Gettysburg. Their
names are, OHARELs STEIN, company A ;
WIN. II. BARRETT, company O, and JAMES
b. KEARNEY, company G. The hospital
contains only about sixty persons in all.
WE hear many complaints from towns
north and west of st. Cloud, of the
irregularity of the mails. A letter from
6auk Centre says, it is not unusual to
receive st. Paul papers Of Thursday, Fri
day and Saturday, in advance of those
issued in the earlier part Of the week.
no eornr'7' st Cloud office
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-11-27

AN officer hss 0een dismis sed from
the United States service by Gen Hurlbut. !
tor rendering his resignation upon grounds
of opposition to the policy of the admins
tratiOn.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-11-27
General Gilmore Throws Nineteen
Shells into the City.

New YORK, Nov. ga Norris Island
letter of the 10th says nineteen shells were
fred into Charleston on the 9TH inst. fan
ing into the most populous portions of the
sity.
Og SAMOA. ohtt beavy rebel
IRE cont haoasis r2d nnr batteries
rom r 'Ds 'eo9i "eat hing new in
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1863-11-28
The Confidence of the People.

Under the above head the New York Eve
ming Post submits to its readers the following
hopeful and cheering remarks:
Money Is the sinews of war. There Is no ex-
haustion where these are strong and active.
Within few days past no less than thirty-six
millions of dollars have been handed over to the
Government in exchange for its obligations known
as the tve-twenties; such an immense voluntary
subscription, taken in connection with the large
amounts previously subscribed, il unexampled in
the history of war or finance, and is proof that
the loyal people never mean to abandon this con-
test until this rebellion is put down and its leaders
are punished. All the arts of the Copperheads
have failed to damage the public credit all their
assertions that the war may be closed by simple
proposition for peace to men who spit at all such
offers, are known to be false; they see no signs of
friendly character in the conduct of the CHnfed-
crate authorities, but on the contrary bloody
and murierQus intent to refuse everything like
amity with the Union or of pity for the people of
the South; and therefore by these prompt aud un-
exampled contributions of their money to the
support of the Government, they show their ga
gacity and their determination to put the traitors
down.
The confidence of the people in the success
full issue Of the tremendous conflict in which
they are engaged for the preservation of the
Union, and with it liberty and republican
government, is unbounded.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1863-11-28

A Love CHAsE.-At nine o'clock yesterday
morning H. A. Caulheld met F. Alton Wheclock
on N street, near Fifth. Caulfield lost awatch
several months ago, while boarding at the Inter.
national Hotel. and accuses Wheelock of having
ztolentt On the meeting referred to- yesterday,
Caulfeld WAS mounted on his gray charger and
armed with his hickory cane. Wheelcck was on
foot Caulfeld made an impetuous charge upon
the enemy, but Wheelock's motto appeared to be
STRATEGY, my. boy" On the south side Of If
street there is o irOw of large cottonwood trees
Wheelock Sought shelter under them. The ma.
neuvering of the bsigerrDts at tits point was pc.
culiar and demonstrated the fact that frightened
man on foot can run around q tree to better I'D.
vantage than an angry man on horseback. Csul.
field, after repeated attemptH to get within the
length of his cane ofA8heeoek,r became convinced
of the fact He then dismounted but here again
Wheelock had the advantages for Garfield Is
lame, and he is not. He left the timber, and
struck for the crowd In front Of the Pavilion dis.
tancing Caulfield In the race: HOTas informed
several times during the progress Of the affair, BY
Caulfeld that If he had pistol with him hts VII
In lodging would not save him.-S0c. Union
Nor T.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1863-11-28

ABUSE OF THE MAIL.-A correspondent
Of the Sacramento Union writing from Fort
Bridger says the mails are horribly abused
by persons who dislike to pay a freight on
packages. A few days ago we witnessed an
overhauling Of mail at this place by the
special mail agent. The mass of articles
found therein having no resemblance to let
tiers or newspapers was astonishing. You
would scarcely believe that even boots were
passing through the mail. Feathers, copper,
tin, shirts, and such like, were going through
on letter postage. The overland mail is a
great institution. Were it to be stopped,
Californians would raise . great cutlery, and
mount Cayuse horses and 60 to bucking like
the devil and yet Congress should stop the
mail, or stop It being made the conveyance
of all species Of stores destined for the uses
Of the human family. Horses, mules,
cows and jaekasses, Win eventually be trans
ported through the overland mail, at present
rates. We don't know whether this gowl
win DO any good or no, Bot ceItain 4 istAat
ths evil should be stopps1.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1863-11-28

ing up an explanatory document comprising tns
different questions which the Emperor intends to
submit to Congress In the meantime the Engiish
journals appear TO be generally taking view ed.
verse to the Congress. 4
The French Government had informed Mr..
DAYTON that their views on the American ques-
ton were unchanged. They had not recognized
the Confederacy consequently had not signed a
treaty for the acquisition of Texas or Louisiana,
az reported
BERKE, Nov l5-The Juarez tMexieal Gov.
eminent has addressed q note to the Federal
Council protesting against modification Of their
Republican Constitution by French invasion,
hoping for sympathy from switzerland.
The Bank of France has raised its rate Of dis.
count to seven per cent.
Affairs remain unchanged in Poland. The
withdrawal of the Grand Duke Constantine from
the Government Is confirmed
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1863-11-28
How Chase Served the Money Lend

CISe
Everybody is supposed to know that the
London Times is owned by the house of
Rothschild, and that it has in their hands
degenerated into the organ Of mere money
lenders: and all know too, it is said that the
American Government could not carry on
war without going to the Jews Of Europe for
loans, and how it said that the American
Government would not get said loans save
at enormous rates, for were not Pennsylva-
MIA and Mississippi repudiating States, and
the lenders would have to run the risk Of re-
pudiation! But Chase did not 90 to Europe
for money, and because he did not the Times
brokers organ aforesaid, tells Us that we can
not whip the rebels, and did, for very spite,
because its owners could not make the money
out of the war, do all in its power to induce
the British and other Governments to inter
fere in favor of the South. But hear what
Chase said in late speech as to how he
treated this mouth piece of the Shylocks:
At the outset of the struggle the great leader
tor follower, which ever You please) of public
opinion in Europe-the London Times-said that
Mr.. Chase would very soon find himself in want
of money and would go to Europe to borrow, and
then England would not let him have any, and
then we would see what would become 'of our
Wanted Republic. What would you have had
me do under these circumstances You would
have done precisely as did ! said: viii not
go to England for money. but she shall come to
and If the Times waits for Mr.. Chase 10 come
to England to borrow money, It viii wait until
the green isle Of England is sunk into ths depths
of the sea
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1863-11-28
State Printer.

We regret thatthe Constitutional Conven-
ton has thought proper to ensrst into that
instrument provision TO give cut the State
Printing to the lowest bidder. II we under
stand it, the letting Of the work is not even,
restricted to Printers within the State, but is
open for bids from every quarter of the globe.
II the job were confined TO an honest compe-
tition among the Printing Offices in the State,
it would be well enough, but the idea Of let
ting printing contract to men who reside in
California is sheer nonsense, and an act Of
gross injustice to Printers in Nevada. 1t
cannot be expected that our Printers here
can do the State Printing at as low figure
as the work can be done in Sacramento and
San Francisco, for the reason that practical
Printers here charge one-fourth more for their
labor than in California-living, rents, every
thing costs more-besides printing material
Of almost every description costs great deal
more than in California. Instead, therefore,
Of the money necessary to execute the print
ing being retained within our own State, it
win go to California into the pockets of Prin-
tiers who, perhaps, have not dollars worth
Of interest here. We repeat, that this is an
act Of injustice to members of the press in
our new State, and if it is not too late, we
trust the Convention will modify the clause
so as m conine the State Printing to,respon-
s..9le parties engaged in the business in the
State, or create the Office Of State Printer as
at first proposed. The press has done much,
and is yet doing great deal for this country,
and it is unjust to them to allow foreign COM
petition for the benefits of the State Printing.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1863-11-28

FAITH.-Faith Is said to be belief In things
not seen. We had faith yesterday on the turkey
question. We believed that any number of COB
blers were killed, cooked and eaten, but we saw
nary turkey, nor the smallest portion of any
part thereof Nobody said turkey to us, yet we
retain firm faith in 'em on Thanksgiving days.
-Ynginia Bulletin.
Why, bless you, neighbor, the News force
had more turkey than they wanted. Why
didn't you pay US visit? 1t is an old Puri-
tanical custom that on such occasions if you
can't afford turkey to visit your neighbors.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1863-11-28

THE FoRT1FIcAT1oES OF NEW YoRK.-Hew
York, says the London Army and Navy Gazette
of October 18th, will soon be defended by eight
hundred pieces of the heaviest ordnance A gen.
teman who has recently passed through the
large fort near the NarroWs informs US that he
counted fourteen guns described as three hundred
Founders, and that the bulk Of the armament con.
ssts of twelve-inch and fourteen'inch guns.
Platforms were being laid for tifteen.fnch and
twenty-inch guns. Will the War Department
give US an idea of the time when we may expect
to hear that Portsmouth Is defended by something
more formidable than even sixty.eight poundersf
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1863-11-28
Religious Notices.

St. Johns Church--ProteStant Episcopal-Di
vine service in Odd Fellows Hall, Gold Hill
every Sunday. at Bpm. Sunday school OF II p.
N. Rev. o. w. Whitaker Rector.
First Presbyterian Church-Rev. w. W. Ma-
comber RESPONSIVENESS tomorrow ut II 4. NJ
and u P. NJ, at Odd Fellows Hall The public
are cordially invited to attend.
Silver City-Rev. W. W. Macomber will preach
at Chrysopolis Hall at 81 P. NJ
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1863-11-28

THE IRoH-cLAp CoMAEcHE.-A dispatch from
San Francisco says 1.-THE divers have been busy
all day about the Aqulla The engineers say the
safety of the Comanche Is insured against any
storm likely to occur The ship will be raised on
Saturday" (to.day)
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1863-11-28

PIETY IN AURoRA.-The "march Of civil
lization" has reached Aurora. The Episco-
palians have completed an organization there
under the name and style OF Trinity Church.
The Rev. VIM. H. Stoy, D. D., is Rector
The Catholic residents are moving with sue
cess toward the erection Of church at that
place. There are about Ave hundred Catho-
lie residents at Aurora. It is intended that
the new church shall be large, substantial
brick building,
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1863-11-28
Sun Rise Gold and Silver Mining

Sun Rise Gold and Silver Mining
Company.-Notice is hereby given that so
many shares of the capital stock Of this Com
pany standing in the names Of the following
persons as will pay the assessments due there.
on, together with the costs of sale apd adver-
Using, will be sold at public auction to the
highest bidder, according to the laws Of Ne
vada Territory and the bylaws Of the COM
pany, on Monday, the 10th day Of November
next, at 2 o'clock, P. NJ, at the Office Of the
company, in Gold Hill.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1863-11-28
VESEY'S HOTEL,

MAIN STREET,. GOLD HILL MT.
THIS OLD ESTABLISHED AND WELL
i known Hotel has been entirely refitted, on.
larged refurnkhed. and is fitted in the most com.
Portable style for the accommodation Of guests.
The Omnibusses between Gold Hill and Virginia
will make regular trips during the night
The BAR will be always well stocked and the
TABLE supplied with the choicest the market
affords. fno4 III H. NJ VESEY, Prop'r.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1863-11-28

The POLITICAL CAuLDRoN. - The Vir-
ginia Bulletin, of last evening, says that the
political cauldron of our new State is begin
ming to bubble. Well, let her bubble; the
State Of Nevada has the most talented men,
and more of them, for public station, on the
Pacific coast. So let the political pot COM
mence cooking! We shall have spoon in
the dish, sure.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1863-11-28
MISCELLANEOUS ADvERT's.
ASSAY OFFICE
ASSAx Or Il I'VE
a. H A B B I s,
GOLD HILL, n. t.

VHE undersigned, establishments Assayer
i for eight, years in California, and for
two years in Nevada Territory, is now at
Gold Hill, where he will attendto any bust
ness entrusted to him with promptness and
dispatch.
GOLD, SILVER, and ORES Of every descrip-
ton assayed, and returns of Bullion made
within six hours in Bars or Coin at the option
Fer correctness of his assays he. refers to
Messrs. Trevor & Col9ate". New York.
B. Behrend & Co...
Davidson & Bs74i.. ....-....San Frame
]. Parrot & Co......-.....
Sather & Co..
o., Tallant & Co...............
Reynolds, Refs & Co........
b. +. Hastings & Co........ Sacramento
d. o. Mills & Co............
Rideout & Smith. .Marysyille.
Decker & Jeyett..
,. F. Hastings & Co......... Virginia city
Maynard & Flood. Gold Hill.
A. B. Paul g. Co............
OLE - H. HARRIS.