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The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-06-12
Q. y. DTEAMSIfIP DE OOTO,
GULF OF MEXICO, May IS, 1868.

~ MURFREEsBoEo, TENN, June 2, 1867
The following is an extract from letter
sent, to-day, from Gen. PAYNE to Gen.
ROsECRANS
GALLATIN, Tenn. June l.
My plan for changing slave to hired labor, is
working admirably. We are hiring black peo-
pie to their own masters. We say to the ser
want that he is to have eight dollars per month,
and is to be a faithful, good work-hand. We
say to him in the presence of his former own
er, that if his employer does not pay him at the
end OF the month, in good money, then he is to
return to US. We make written contracts, in
which the slave is only known as hired man.
The Fauvien estate has upon it 168 slaves. 1t
is four miles from here. The trustees and ever
seers come to me to go there and compel the
black people to go to work. told them /
should do so, but should make change of
plan-the estate to pay them their labor They
at once agreed to it. l went down and told
them they should have $S 90 per month and
the women So co.. I would stop the pay of
any lazy or disobedient servant, and punish him
besides. You can form no idea of the great
change in these people. The overseer is COM
PEELED to report to me each week, and he says
there never was anything like it. The men
never had so much work done, nor done half
(SigneG Brig. Gen. PAYNE.
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FROM THE GULF.
WASHINGTON, June 1.-The following
has been received by Secretary Welles:

WAsHINGToN, June 4.-The following
has been received by Secretary Welles:
U. S. STEAMSHIP DE SoTo,l
GULF OF MEXICO, May Is, 1868. {
SIR:-I have the honor to inform you that
yesterday noon 1 discovered the smoke of
steamer, and stood out for her. Soon after, we
made the steamer at six p. NJ. She stopped
and two boats pushed off from her, conveying
her officers and crew.
/ Immediately lowered and took one of the
boats and her principal officer, as security
for the lives of my men, and then boarded the
ste amer. As soon as the boats had got along
side of her, the flames burst out as | had an
ticipated. Afterwards, having had the appear
ance that there was no danger of her blowing
up, went near enough to the burning ship to
lead over those on board, but all efforts to sup
press the flames were unavailing, and by snn-
set the Confederate ship Cuha sunk beneath
the waves of the Gulf, in latitude % deg AZ
min, longitude 81 deg 8S min.
1t is estimated upon reliable authority that
the cargo was worth in Havana, nearly $500
600, and if landed in Alabama, would have
been worth a million and quarter. I have
her officers and crew on board, and shall de-
liver them to the authorities at Key West.
(Signed) WILLIAM w. WALKER,
Captain U. S. N.
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Admiral FOOtc.

This distinguished and gallant officer is
now in New York, on his way to take
command of the Atlantic Blockading
Squadron. AS Admiral FoorE is one of
those men who believe lin moving upon
the enemy's works." the Charlestonians
are likely to have little more stirring up
this summer. The government, we pre-
sumo, has another scarcely less important
command for Admiral DUPoNT, who is re-
lieved for the present.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-06-12
Fort at Pembina.

The necessity of a Fort at Pembina or
St. Joe becomes more apparent than ever
before in view of the gathering of Indians
in that vicinity, and the apprehensions
existing in regard to the fate of American
residents there. The legislature of Min
nesota has repeatedly memorialized Con-
gress and the President on this subject,
and we believe an appropriation of $780,
600 was made towards the close of b.
oHANAN's administration for this purpose,
but nothing has yet been done. We hope
our Senators and Representatives will
interest themselves in the matter at once,
and not allow another season to pass with
out affording suitable protection to that
section.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-06-12
THE State Treasurer has forwarded the

THE State Treasurer has forwarded the
following correspondence to us for publication
OFFICE STATE TREASURED
ST. PAUL, June 1, 1868.
TO the Editor of the Pioneer:
For the information of the Assignees of AL
lotments of Company X, Fourth Regiment
Minnesota Volunteers, request the publica-
ton of the following letter, being reply to
communication from this office asking an ex-
PLANTATION as to the reason why no alotments
were received by us from that Company.
Respectfully.
CHAS. SHELTER, Allott. Com'r.
PAY DEPARTMENT MEMPHIS, May %, 1868.
Hon. elias. ScheGer, State Treasurer, 81. Paul,
MinNesota:
DEAR SIR: I did not collect the Allotments
for Company X, Fourth Minnesota Volunteers.
for the reason that did not have the Allotment
Roll. In answer to my inquiry in the Compa-
ny for it, was told that Lieutenant of the
Company borrowed it from the Paymaster and
lost it. Respectfully your ob't. serv't
HENRY FOOTE, Paymaster, U. S. A.
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The COnscriptiOn Law.

The latest Interpretation of the conscrip-
ton law is said to be that the $500 can be
paid or substitute procured, and if &C
cepted (the acceptance depending alto
gether upon physical ability, it exempts
the person drafted from again being called
upon during the period for which he is
drafted but if the $500 is paid instead.
then the person is liable to be again taken
upon ally subsequent draft, and the Presi-
dent can order draft as often as he may
deem necessary.
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Capt. Fisk's Overland Expedition


CAMP THOMAS, ST.. CLOUD, June s, 1868.
1othe Editor Of the Pioneer:
The escort train, accompanied by Capt.
Fisk and his lady, with some thirty or forty
men, arrived and camped opposite St.
Cloud on Saturday evening. Several teams
came mp yesterday. Old Arson Northup
and son, with large number of others
from St, Anthony and Minneapolis, will
join us this week. ta3# aa1 ea
The protective force, when the expedi-
ton leaves here, will consist of about forty
five men, with prairie howitzer, and shell
and canister for the same.
Anumber are now fitting out here. Tell
the folks to bury up, for we SHALL leave
here ahent the 18th. .a ta@i ~.
Yours -s-et WESTWARD. 81
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-06-12
THE following correspondence was for

IHE following correspondence was for
warded to us for publication on Saturday,.
ST.. PAUL, June 4, 1868.
DEAR SIR At a meeting of the "Old Set
tiers Association" held on Monday, June LIST,
a letter was read from the Hon. H. s. Sanford,
United States Minister to Belgium, in which
was enclosed draft for $500 TO be applied to
the relief of the sick and wounded soldiers of
Minnesota"
On motion of Gov. Ramsey, it was ordered
"That the money be paid over to the State
Treasurer to be by him expended in accordance
with the wish of the donor, and that the Treas
urer be requested to report to this Association
at its next annual meeting, what disposition
had been made with the money!"
In accordance with the above, herewith
enclose the draft for $500 the receipt of which
you will please acknowledge at your earliest
convenience and oblige.
Yours truly,
CHAS D. ELFELT.
Sec'ry o. 8. Association.
To Hon. CuAs. ScHEFFER, State Treasurer.
OFFICE STATE TREAsURER,l
ST. PAUL, June 6, 1868.
Chas. D. Elicit, Esq, Secretary o. S. Associa-
ton.
DEAR SIR: Il have the honor to acknowledge
the receipt of your favor of the 4th inst, Gov
ering draft for five hundred dollars, kindly
donated by the Hon. II. S. Sanford, U. S. Min
lister to Belgium, for the benefit of the sick and
wounded soldiers of our Minnesota Regiments
shall take great pleasure in expanding the
proceeds in accordance with the wishes of the
donor. and at the next annual meeting of your
Association, will report what disposition has
been made of the money.
Very respectfully, your obt serv't,
CHAS. SCHEFFER,
State Treasurer
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GEN. Lee still at Fredericksburg.

The report of the evacuation of Freder-
icksburg by the rebels, and its occupation
by our army, as telegraphed to the New
York Enening Post, turns out to be a
hoax Many fne-spun strategic theories
have consequently been exploded. ~
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CIVILIANS WITHIN THE ARMY LINEs.-The
number of citizens within the lines of the
Army of the Potomac is almost incredible.
Including those registered and following
civil pursuits, such as newsmen, suffers,
ragmen, &C., and having permits to follow
their respective callings, the total will
probably reach nine thousand. ,Hok
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Board and lodging, per day. Sc 90
InSr ni'''' '.'......'....... w
Board, per week. without lodging. .21 90
Board, per week, two or more to room 80 90
Board, per week, single room. ..... 40 90
Joseph W. Grover, of Vermillion
county, Ohio, recently abandoned his own
wife and six children, and eloped with the
wife of his brother, j. B. Grover. He took
with him S., 900, and lett like amount
to his wife. The difference between the
women is-that Joseph's own wife is a
grand mother, and the brothers wife was
exceedingly handsome and not over TWEEN
ty years of age.
Two years ago, (writes correspon-
denD at the spring term Of the district
court at Topeka, Kansas, Judge Rush Ell
more presiding, a witness was called upon
the stand. After being sworn the coun-
sci for the defense said to the witness, q
green-looking specimen
CHOW, sir, tell your story like preach
i, "No, sir y said the Judge "none of
that; l want You to tell the truth"
In his advance from Port Gibson,
Gen. Grant captured two immense piles OF
bacon, each covering an area OF 2'5oo
square feet, piled as high as the forest
trees, and each containing, by estimate,
40, 900 pounds. The rebels, not expecting
Gen. Grant to advance, had piled up the
bacon in the woods, where our boys, when
advancing, found it. r,r3 qaC
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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-06-11
NOTICE.

To X. creei. hsry A. CrseI, Hugh Kennedy Char.
ter TebeimAn, Willard Snow State of lows for uss
OF school fuLd, ssmi Boatuan, Cornyila D. Woo,-
ter. J. J. AcNanaFa, kmna A. Williams Extri'x
hatcL Thompson, Ciadin, Asllsn . Co., A. C.
hk6y. Love Boair.S Adams Co., ArnslA Ksnd all
J. b yieAiia. ~n. .. frssr, aasigsss Of Patrick
Csoass. Ksss.k Ledgs No. =. I. o. o. 2. Q: W.
Angslne bushsy, adniptSsrstrix Of Jseob Bushey ,,
deceased, Thenss Duasas and sarse Dvnesn, exc
cuson Of Be m9ei jenkins, n. 3. NaSpuu j H d j.
CoGuan, Jas. OallaAsa, les. n. MeCHI8aeUn D. p
Voorhsss, Rsys6lds 4 R1eAardssu. Dssi p rad
Charles bssh, nIeAasl Taiisa, DAaisl Dewey n .
Love q Co.. r. T. ls0ax. J. W. Ogden janss O.
kAneay, kra0er, lrvtn . Co., W1. Thonpson Z
Co.. J. ~. ksattn, Miriam nasnsy, j. ". RAnk in &
D. y Mhies, trussess for q. G. Anderson Co., J. n
Shelley, and Coz 4 Shsiisy, A. y. Chittsndsn 3. p.
Miller Edward BOYD and Jas. D. Raaghnsn
You and sach OF you, are hereby noslood that
10 now on die the once ofthe Csrk Of The Dis,rict
Court si Lee County, Iowa, st ksskuk, petition N
equity, 81 Jsseph Anmpeous elsiuins yoa ne al
T. p. Crce, Judgment Tor o. 900, on your tvo prom
iss0ry nstss for 81 2 oshsr for osoQ So b,th
dated November ~. 1857 aad payable elk months
date V order OF Frank Payne and by him endor I'D 20
pethoDssj also, The ferwciosars Of nortssgs aeanss
all OF given ssid aoses six acres or u
he north end Of ot str Ia stm psons sab -dvst q ii
vest, and the undivided half Of ths sesr is OF lots
l.2 and !, In block <o keokuk, aii In Lee county,
Iowa.
And unless you appear and answer said petition on
or before of tn sscond day Of the II term
said Court, ncing keokuk ON the hrsi Monday
of September A D., 1863, default will be- entered
against you, and Judgment rendered thereon.
j. l. RICE
jeil-d%w. Attorney for Pisintin.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-06-11

Nh EDIroR ; Your daily Of yesterday
morning reported, among many others,
the death Of George @. Ehsdd, company
l, SOth Iowa Volunteers, killed in one Of
the Eve days battles before vicksburg
He was the third and youngest son Of
Jaues.A. Shedd, Of Dssmark, Iowa, was
born in Dayton, Ohio, and was l9 years
of age. He was the las. of the three broth
ers TO enter the service voluntarily, at
their country's call. George was loving
and beloved con and brother "a good boy,
aud brave and gallant soldier-was a
Corporal in his company, and was early
chosen one of the standard bearers of his
regiment. We do not kucw, a. yet, the
particulars Of his death, but We feel sure
that he died at his post. doing his duty.
he leaves wide circle OF friends and
relatives to mourn his loss. He is anolh-
ct "bravs boy that has fallen for his
country worthy sacrifice. His aged
and in6rm father, with full heart. says
the cause is worthy the sacrifice. May our
country never forget the '.brave boys who
fall"
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-06-11

. Two weeks from next Saturday is the
anniversary Of our National birth, and il
should mol be permitted to pass without q
more taau usual celebration. Ii has been
suggested by many of our people that 0
celebration on that day irrespective Of
party. w;u!t be highly appropriate. II
this is dooe, it is high time that prelimi-
nary arrangements were being made
When the hearts Of thousands in our
Southern States have proved traitorous tc
the pledges Of their fathers, II would sure.
ly be we'll enough for those of us who re-
main true to the sacred trust, TO visi,
again the shrlne of cur fathers and si'
again for day under the teachings Of '7e
and draw in Ansv the inspirations Of the
mighty dead, = they then committed
thensslvss 70 the work Of s.pazats and
united effort for liberty. Will not sons
one make move in this affair and mol
wait until the eleventh hour Tor "'spui
Of the moment" cslsbratios. A publis
meeting should be called Immediately,
COMMITTEES appointed, = speaker secured
&e. Let there be grand rally Of Ill whs
can stand upon the platform. 'eThs Unior
Il must and shall be preserved"
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KEOKUK, IOWA :1TIIURSD JUNE IL 1863

understanding are above their vanity and
presumption 10 proportion az they are
more disposed to listen to the counsels OF
the wise snd good than to lend an ear to
the haitery Of the demagogue who are to
the mob what courtiers are 10 The mo-
march.
The counsels Of the wise and good are
always timely, and our eye having few
days ago fallen on the subjoined observa.
tons Of the late Dr. Charming, we deter
mined to cite them as the admonitory
words Of one whose intellect vas as en-.
lightened as his heart was warm aud pa
triotic:
"The great distinction Of a nation
the only one worth posssssing, and which
brings sitter II all other blossings-is the
prevalence Of pure principle among ths
citizens. l wish to bsiesg = STATE ID
the character and institstioss Of which |
may End spring Of Improvement. which
] can speak Of with an honest pride; in
whose records / may meet great and
honorsd names, and which u fast making
the world its debtor By il discoveries Of
truth. and BY an exsnpls Of virtuous
freedom. O. save me from = country
which wonhips wealth, and cares not for
trus glory; in which intrigue bears rule !;
in which patriotism borrows its zeal from
the prospect Of Office; in which hungry
sycophants throng with supplication of
the departments Of state; in which pub
lie men bear the brand of private vice, and
the seat of government is q noisome sink
of private licentiousness and public cor
ruption.
"Tell me not Of the honor Of belonging
TO free country. ask, does our liberty
bear generous truitsf Does 1t exslt us in
manly spirit, in public virtue, above coun-
tries trodden under foot by despo,ism 2
Tell me not of the extent OF our country. :.
| care not bow large it il, if it multiply
degenerate men. Speak not Of our pros
peray. Better be one Of poor people,
plain in manners, reverencing God. and
respecting themselves, than belong 10 a
rich country which knows no higher good
than riches. Earnestly do | desire for
this country, that, instead of copying Eu-
rope with an undlseerning serviIity, ii
may have character of It's own, CORE
spondIng to the freedom and equality of
our institutions. One Europe J, enough.
One Paris is enough How much to be
desired is il that, separated as We are from
th- eastern continent by an ocean. We
should b. still more widely separated by
simplicity OF manners, by domestic putii
By ard piety, By reverence tor Iuman
nature, BY NO a independence, BY with
standing the sub lection to fashion. and
that debiitating sensusl,ty which charac.
terize the most civilized PORTIONS Of the
o World or this country, may say.
/ with peculiar emphasis. that it's hap piness
is bound up In ATS virtue -
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-06-11

PoLrcE CoURT.-There was several
cases before his Honor, Rscorder Martin,
yesterday. some Of which were postponed
until to-day.
The drst ease was that Of John Tabor
who was Gaed $40 and cost for drunken.
ness and disorderly conduct on Main 81
The next was that of David Gbbons, " q
was fncd S3 aud costs for drunkenness.
and disturbing the peace on the Levee
The third case was that Of Moses Hopkins
(eolored) who was fined so and cost fol
misdemeanor.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-06-11

A number Of Eastern Delegates to the
Chicago Convention extended their trip
by way Of observation to Ksokak, and
were taken together With . number Of our
citizens on . special train yesterday to
Eddyvills.
The day was delightful one for such
an excursion. sufficient rain having fallen
to lay the dust. and the company of ladies
aud gentlemen we're 10 the best possible
humor for. making the most Of it. The
road vas in most excellent condition, Su-
perinte ndent Williams was on his besl
behavior. and the country all along the
route was smiling with the richest earni-
ture of the season. giving to oil behosders.
ample evidence Of its fertility, and rejoi-
cling IN ample indications Of an abundant
harvest.
After our arrival At Eddyville. We all
discussed most appetising collation. pro-
vidsd for the occasion by the thoughtful
libsrality Of the Railroad Managers. The
return trip was quite as delightful as the
trip out, and the entire party were enthu-
siasti, 10 their expressions OF elimination
Of the country and the scenery along the
Read. aye~ r~ st..e Fs~ge
The train left here at 10 O'clock 10 the
morning. and returped at six in the even
ing; and the running time 10 making
the trip. of 1874 miles. was six hours. This
We presunc, was getting over the ground
Ali.us quicker than that distance has
ever been made before in our State.
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$40
6 PER CENT. GOVERNMENT LOAN.

'sNHksE BONDS ARE CALLED TIVE TWIN.
ties" because white thsy are tp-s'y tear Bon,ls
tauy wAS be seds. med by the Gevsfnu eDt In GOLD
at nni sim. after fvs years
Legal Fender uotes chccks upon iphia or
New fgrk that with bring Lrgai frDdsrs are what the
serrrtmry allows ms 20 receive =
The bonds sold At Pas the tnt<re 10 com m snee
tns dsy you pay The ney.
The Bonds PER cent interest In Coz n hyss per
cent every six nbths, the nrs y sy and No
yembsr at the Atntip Phts.i,si,,ia or al any sub
Treasury In View fots az ss~~here. ~ sou have
Coup Bonds, ALI you have It'd IL Ia etn tue proper
csup'n an oteaeh sis months ana eotlert ".
Inc ties 80, irhm all aralnies from abroad
nus ho psid 10 ''oLs this Is tbs way secsc,ary
0a4sE ais gpid,
uouEra.s bR pres .ded that ID Bond. shall a PAN
lhanip whan ttises
You can hsYt . her Coupon Bnrfs payahie r. tlae
oesrsre .r ~ erid ftundss payabi.. DsGyr
ihofornisE a. slis, 100 JOJs, aud lDtus~ the
iatterin Hnie smoants, aiso % 90 - and els,ueos.
fp win not nave ~ ~ any tsses thess toads "
snnf Income from them dos hot sxcesd esto-and on
all shove 5000 you will only have TO psy onehslf as
much Income Tax a. u your meney was inves ted in
Mortgages or other scnnrirs The suprrnie Caurl q:
the United Stale .h Ist decided tht state, or CITY
or Csepiy can Gov craAcnt Bondss sas z ss6 81
All who wish 20 Invest IN tne Five Loan
apply tsTcre the ist Of July next.
j. COOKE,
subscriptIon Agent, Philadelphia.
The Kcokuk nranch Rank and wm. rbenpssu 3
". ~ assAaRised - resoAvc Sahscsipte.A
Ssfse+ea sst8 9i8Gss N.fa tsjv~a0W