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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1863-12-03

CHATTANOOGA, Dec. l.-Generals Hooker
and Palmer evacuated Ringgold this morning,
after burning the mills, depots, public build
irgs and railway bridge,
4 eay alry reconnaissance q miles south
ward discovered no Confederates, but they
were found in force at Tunnel Hill.
The railroad from RiDggold to Chickamauga
vas destroyed by Gen. Hooker.
CISC1NNATI, Dec. "a special dispatch
from Chattanooga says in the battle at Ring,
god the 7th Ohio suffered severely, losing Col
Crejghton and 1t. Colonel Crane, killed, and
Adiutant Baker, wounded. Only one commls-
stoned officer escaped unhurt. The 10th OHIO
also suffered severely.
4 Washington dispatch to a Philadelphia
paper says that intelligence OF a trustworthy
nature had heen received to the effect tha5
General Bragg's army, or the main portion OF
it. had already made good It's retreat II the
neghborhood of Dalton before the recent
movement Of the Federal forces was under
taken. and that the assault at Missionary
Ridge was with merely the rear portion o. IT,
4 country~woman Of Jenny Lind, by name
MademoiseIle Enequist, has made her appear
80ce at a few London concerts, where she was
pronounced equal to Jenny.
The Empress Of the French has ordered
from Spanish artist grand picture represen-
ting her visit to Madrid, and which picture IS
to be hung in the Tuileries. Her Majesty
gave 50. 600 reals to the servants Of the Queen
Of Spain palace and made large presents 70
several charitable establishments
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1863-12-03

from the Rich. Examiner, Nov. 80.
An Important and very desperate partial en-
gagement- took place on the Rapid Ann, near
Germania Ford, on Friday last, IN which we
gained decided advantage, took number OF
prisoners, and captured and destroyed an ord
nance train Of an hundred wagons and other
valuable property, From officers who took
part in the fight and were wounded, we have
obtained some particulars.
On Thursday night French corps, OF the
Yankee army, crossed to the south bank at
Germania Ford, and threw up entrenchments.
Friday they advanced towards Spottsylvania
Court House, with the design, 1t was thought,
Of making flank attack upon johnson d.
vision of Evell's corps. At the same time
Johnson's division was moving IN the direction
of Germania Ford. The two forces, about O.
clock p NJ, came in collision IN held, about
mile and half from the river, and very
desperate battle ensued. From the beginning
of the action until nightfal, when the fighting
ceased, we drove the enemy at all points.
Just before dark they succeed IN getting into
dislodged them. Our loss in killed and wound
ed is about five hundred. Most Of the wound
ed have already been brought to this city
The enemy S loss is not known with any accu-
acv. but is believed to be three times as great as
ours. We took considerable number Of prls
oners, but have not been able to learn the precise
number. Whilst the above battle was going
on Gen. Rosser made dash upon an ordnance
train Of the enemy which was moving IN the
rear of French's corps, and captured ninety
odd prisoners, one hundred ordnance wagons,
forty ambuances and tour hundred mules. 1t
being found impossible to bring off the Wag-
ons, most OF them were destroyed, but the
prisoners, mules and ambulances Were secured,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1863-12-03
FROM KNOXVILLE.

CINCINNATI, December lst.-The CORES
pondent of the Commercial te]egraphs from
Cumberland Gap tonight that all the available
forces Of the 7. S. Army have been sent from
there to intercept Gen. Longstreet retreat in
to Virginia
CUMBERLAND Pass, Nov. 30.-Col, Byrd
repulsed Wheeler's attack at Kinston on We'd
nesday last. Wheeler then retired towards
Knoxville.
TAzEwEL1,, Tenn, Dec. e ?. M.-The
renorts Of scouts seut out from the advance
cavalry outposts indicate that Gen. Longstreet
has commenced to retreat from his position
around Knoxville. 4 large force of cavalry is
now advancing on Maynardsville: which it is
thought is the fanking column OF the main
BODY Of Longstreet or Jones. The main
body is probably moving Oft the Rutledge
road.
TAzEvE1L, Tenn, Dec. /, s. 2. M.-Re-
ports from the outposts this evening concur,
and establish the probability that Longstreet is
retreating from Knoxville towards Virginia.
CINCINNATI, Dec. "A dispatch from zen.
Burnside. dated Nov rs, says that the Con
federates on the 25th moved up three brlgades
and attacked his brigade in a strong position
on South River, three miles from Knoxville.
A hard fight ensued and the Confederates were
repulsed with loss Of $50 killed. The posi-
tion was was strengthened, and although the
Confederates moved down larger force with
the intention Of renewing the attack, Gen
Burnside believed it could be held. He has
been able, by using the roads yet lett open' to
keep UP a supply Of provisions. Reinforce
ments are now on the way to him.
The report from Knoxville, received through
a Cincinnati pal er, that an attempt by the
Confederates to cross the river on Sunday
brought on a general engagement, which re-
shifted in the defeat Of the Contederates and
the capture Of Gen. Wheeler's division, tive
thousand strong is untrue-as Gen. Wheeler's
command IS cavalry, and the surrender OF so
large mounted force, is certainly highly I'M
probable.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1863-12-03
LEGISLATURE OF MISSOURI.

JEFFERSON City, Mo, December 2.-ln the
Senate to-day, an act providing for calling q
new State Convention was tabled by a tie vote,
the President voting in the affirmative. In
the House Mr.. Wagner offered series OF
resolutions to the following effect The aboll-
ton of slavery that the insurgents lay down
or deliver up their arms, and surrender the
forts and arsenaIs-the people Of the South to
give up their leaders all persons, who have
yilfully taken uparms against the Government
70 be incapacitated from holding Federal office;
all other people South to be restored to thelr
ancient rights, and that ''our Senators and hep
resentatives be instructed to vote tor an
amendment to the Constitution forever pro"
hibiting slavery in the United States
4 fire occurred in New York yesterday
morning which destroyed several large build
ings on Seventh avenue, principally used as
tenement houses. and rendering large num-
her Of families homeless. The lose IS SET down
At 500, 900, principally insured. During the
nrogross Of the fire, J. Brown, foreman OF
Hose company 80, at the imminent risk OF MS
ife e 1tered third story Of house which was
in flames, and rescued child from certain
death, Some five hundred persons witnessed
and enthusiastically applauded the act.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1863-12-03

A dispatch from Cincinnati states that the
ronort that General Morgan is In Canada Is not
cred;ted in that place, but it was believed there
that he has crossed .he Ohio into Virginia.
The Toronto, (Canada,) Leader Of Tuesday,
saws the report OF Gen. Morgan arrival there
IS untrue, but dispatch from Toronto: yes
terday, 50 Us: IT Gen. Morgan is in Canada
he is keeping very close. 1t is reported in
London that be reached Windsor, opposite to
Drtro;t'' A dispatch from Louisville states
tho+ Cantains Sheldon and Taylor, who escaped
sr;tb -.;,:L Gen Morgan. have been captured about
s;r ~ miles from that place, and been committed
TO the county jail.
The New York News claims that Mr. Gun
+bor the newly elected Mayor, is peace
democrat.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat., 1863-07-31

The Boston transcript says that among
the conscripts in the Sixth district is Dea-
con JOSIAH BRACKETT, of Charlestown,
seventy three years of age. By some
error his name was placed in the drafting
box and drawn, and it is said that the old
gentleman will report at Lawrence in obe-
dience to a notification from Provost Mar
shal HERRIoK, regretting that his age will
probably exempt him from active service.
Thirty-two out of the thirty-three men,
bers Of the Wareham (Mass. Mutual Draft
Insurance Company were drafted. This is
a case, certainly, where there will be 70
perplexing questions as to the division of
the remainder.
Amongst those drafted at New Bedford,
on Tuesday last, were JAMES H. ALLEN, of
Marion, Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms E. T.
NILES, proprietor of the Marion House !;
ALBERT HALE, principal of the Fairhaven
High School; E. 7. ALLEN, lawyer, and
JOB G. TRIP, one of the United States As
sistant Assessors.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat., 1863-07-31

In the debate on American affairs in
Parliment On the 10th instant, Lord Pal
merston declined to be pulled along into
recognition of the South by Mr.. Roebuck
and Mr.. Lindsay, when the following col
loquy occurred: 5i'Di 4,a
Lord Palmerston said: The honorable
member for Sunderland seems to imagine that
l gave some pledge that ON MondayI should
be prepared to state the course which Her Mai
esty's government intends to pursue l think it
right to explain that I meant to say no such
thing. (Hear hear.
Mr.. Lindsay: All meant was that the Scotia
was now due, and that perhaps the news she
might bring would lead the government to
change the views they now hold. Hear,
near.
Mr.. Roebuck said: They say that amid
multitude OF counsellors there is safety. Hear,
hear, and laugh. will reserve my answer
till Monday. Hear, hear l think that a
very much better answer will be given before
that day. 39
The "very much better answer" which
MIR. Roebuck expected has arrived out be-
fore this time, but it is not exactly the
kind of answer that :" Tear'em" hoped for.
When John Bull hears of Lees defeat, the
capture Of Vicksburg, the fall of Port
Hudson, our successes before Charleston,
and several other events of similar charac-
ter, not even the mob in New York will
furnish him crumb of comfort,
The weekly pioneer and Democrat., 1863-07-31
DE PrOfiilliis.
TO the Editor Of the Pioneer.

TO the Editor Of the Pioneer.
SAuK CENTRE, July "a, 1868.
was surprised and shocked to see by
your paper Of the 18th inst, the report OF
Lieutenant Flandreau, that "John Love
ridge of Capt. Rockwood's company, was
killed last week near Alexandria, while
out some distance from camp, cutting
hay"
The fact is was shot through the wrist
by an Indian, from behind tree, while on
my horse, but Lieutenant Flandreau is the
man who killed me. | took him as a
friend of the "poor soldier" and he
ought to be ashamed of himself.
The moment of my demise, the funeral
and all that, | have not the least recollec-
ton of, but, if l am in the other world.
there is a spot there nightly like Sauk
Centre-a place which l have often visited
while in the flesh.
Please publish this Tor the benefit of
surviving friends and relatives, and OBJ
lige Yours in the spirit,
JOHN LovEnIDGE.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat., 1863-07-31
! Indians in Wright County.
A Settler Shot and Horses Stolen.

We learn from Mr.. MCCAULEY, who re-
turned from the upper country last eve
ming, that on Monday, about three miles
this side of Clearwater Hotel, at place
called Fish Lake, farmer named KINNEY
was shot by an Indian, the ball entering
at his wrist and traversing the length of
his fore arm. Mr.. KINNEY was in cart
with his wife and one child, passing along
q road about half mile from the main
stage road, when he was fired on, at six
O'Clock in the evening. He saw two
Indians, one had gun and the other
a bow and arrows, and after the
shooting they ran into the bushes at tae
side of the road. A short time previous
two men, moving in a meadow, saw the
two Indians pass, and concealed them
selves as their guns were some distance
Off These men say they recognised the
Indians as Sioux from their conversation
which they overheard 1t is stated that
several horses have recently been stolen
from Maine prairie, and it is supposed, by
Indians There is much excitement at
Clearwater and St Cloud, and a great
many people have turned out for an Indian
hunt.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat., 1863-07-31
Punctuation.

TO the Editor Of the Pioneer:
So little attention is paid, nowadays,
to the art of punctuation, that one-halt.
that is written, is incorrect, and the real
meaning of the author, in many cases, is
very much misunderstood. In fact, very
few understand the art of punctuation,
and, in most cases, the actual use of
strictly correct punctuation, is not appre-
hended and appreciated. Aside from the
purpose of plainly indicating what a writer
means, correct punctuation also serves
the purpose, of bringing the mind to bear
singly, and as it were, pointedly, upon
each sentence and member of a sentence,
so as to give sort of magnifying power to
the attention, just as the connoisseu,.
views the work Of his admiration or criti-
cism, through tube, for the purpose of
isolation. s'-iaa" 'i
AS specimen of correct, newspaper
article punctuation, we subjoin the follow
ing; and call attention to the fact, that
when read with due regard to the points,
the article itself, will be found to suggest
more than most newspaper communica-
tiOns: 30 bor
QUESTION. t-
Will the editors of the Presbyterian please
inform one deeply interested in the welfare OF
our country, and in the character of the men
who, under God, are to shape the future OF that
country, whether there is any law in regard to
the sale of ofintoxicatingd on the Sabbath p
ifso what it is; and, if prohibition, why
not enforced? oh 't~ ~
1t is believed, from personal observation, that
many young men, unemployed on that day,
and away. perhaps from the gent.e ree restraints
take their first step, in a course which, hasten
ed by the temptations of every day and every
hour, will end in the ruin of soul and body,
covering them with everlasting disgrace, break
The weekly pioneer and Democrat., 1863-07-31

The telegraph announces the death of
the Hon. JOHN JAY CR1rTENDEN, of Ken
lucky, at the age of n. He was born in
Woodford county, Kentucky, and COM
menced life at Hopkinsville, but soon re-
moved to Frankfort. In 1916 he was
elected from Franklin county to the State
House of Representatives, of which he was
for several years Speaker. He took his
seat in the United States Senate, Decem-
Der /, 1917, his term commencing at the
same date with the Presidency of Mr.
MONROE, whom he supported. From 1919
to 1886, Mr.. CRuTENDEN practiced law at
Frankfort, occasionally representing his
county in the State Legislature. In 1885
he was again chosen United States Sen
ator, served a full term, and was re-elect-
ed, but in 1S41 resigned, having accepted
the post of Acknowledgement under Pres
ident HARRISON. In September of the
same year he resigned, and was i'm
mediately elected to the Senate for the
residue of Mr. CLAYs term, and for the
full term commencing March 4, 1S43.
In 1S4S he retired, having been elected
Governor of Kentucky by large major
ity. He was Attorney General in
Presi lent FlLMORE's cabinet from July 20,
1850, till the accession Of President
PIERCE He had previously been elected
to the us Senate for a term which ex-
pired in 1860, at the expiration of which
he was elected to a seat in the national
House of Representatives, and at the time
of his death was candidate of the Union
lists of Kentucky for reelection His
public services, eloquence, and patriotism
are too well known to require eulogium.
They will never be forgotten by the Amer
ican people. iaa
The weekly pioneer and Democrat., 1863-07-31
One after another have all their cher

Ono aICer announcer nave dii ouOiA oA0A
ioished hopes been sorely disappointed.
King Cotton, foreign Intervention, civil
war at the north, invasion of the north,
the five to one superiority of southerners
over northerners, the financial ruin of THE
north, and the last ditch Of patriotism Of
of the whole southern people, men, women
and children, have one and all proved un-
availing. ~"
In their despair, the leaders of the re-
bellion proclaim an universal conscription,
which it will be impossible to enforce in
any considerable portion of the Confede-
rate States,' and which cannot but pro-
duce throughout the South, revolt against
the leaders of the rebellion, who, failing
in all their promises and predictions, have
only deluded and ruined their followers,
who now see clearly that their only saliva
ton is in submission to the constitution
and government of the Union, whose au-
thority they have so madly defed. The
arch leaders of the rebellion will soon fly
the country, or die in the last ditch, but
the mass of the southern people punished,
penitent, enlightened and regenerated,
will, in a brief time, be recognized as
among the most patriotic and loyal of
American citizens. "
This is subjugation over which
every enlightened and virtuous citizen
will rejoice. But before the curtain of
this terrible drama falls, there is one
scene, which every loyal heart pants for,
and every true eye is impatient to witness;
the destruction, the utter ruin, the con-
suming abolition of Charleston, the metro
politan city of the rebellion, the Matching
nest of Southern treason, the slaughter
house of the old Democratic party, the
guillotine of the great Douglas, over
whose destruction not only the loyal men
Of the north, but also the ruined people Of
the south will unite in jubilee 40 +
The wicked inhabitants of this modern
Sodom proclaim their determination to
fight from house to house, from street to
street, and if it must fall to leave it in
the hands of the "Yankee invaders a
heap of charred and smoking ruins. This
is truly consummation devoutly to be
wished-a seal of Divine displeasure well
deserved, most fit and opportune mon
ument of this infamous rebellion.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat., 1863-07-31
The Deati, oF Major HcCool1.

From the Cincinnati ommercial, 18th
Major McCOok heard that Colonel Frank
Gurley, noted as the murderer Of his son,
the lanented General Robert |. McCook.
was with Morgan, and for two nights was
so agitated about it that he could not
sleep. He determined to .ioin in the pur-
suit. and accepted position on General
Judahs staff. His natural impetuosity
led him to the advance. On Sunday
morning he was at the head Of General
Judah's colum, when, between the hours
OF four and five clock, it was ambuscaded,
and the noble Old inar fell mortally wound
ed at the first fire. 1t is remarkable that
he was shot III the abdomen, very near
the same place that his sons Charles and
Robert received their fatal wounds. He
lived until Tuesday morning, conscious
until within a few moments of his last
breath. Knowing it would be impossible
for him to recover, lie made his will and
dictated messages TO his friends. One Of
the last things he had to say was, s. | yield
my life willing sacrifice to my country.
His body arrived in this city yesterday.
The funeral services will take place on
Saturday. His sons, Major Gen. Alexan-
der McCook and Col. Dan. McCook, and
his daughter, Mrs. Baldwin, will be here
this evening. If the feelings OF the peo-
pie were consulted, there would be, on the
occasion of his funeral services, a most
sincere and imposing demonstration OF re-
spect for the memory OF the noble old pa
triot. whose name will be hOnored through
out the country while unselfsh patriotism
is remembered by a grateful people.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat., 1863-07-31
StcambOating Under Difficulties.
A DRY TIME ON THE ST. CROIx.

The following humorous article from
the St. Croix Monitor, published at Tay-
lor's Falls, gives fair description of
steamboating at the present time, any
where north of St. Louis
The oldest inhabitant is called upon to say if
he ever knew the river so low. In many places
grass is growing in the path of the steamboat.
and river men are facetiously talking of using
the deserted channel for agricultural purposes.
We recently made trip on the Enterprise, for
the purpose of making observations on the
stage of the water, and correcting public opin-
ion if need be. We had heard but not credit
ed it, that such boats as still kept on the river,
raised great dust in their path. AS we step
ped on board the Enterprise, a sorry looking
wight asked us if we were going up the
"street." Of course we did not see the
point of the remark. Willow River bar OppO-
site Hudson, was covered with fine growth
of grass, and extented within five rods of the
Minnesota shore All the cattle of Hudson
were being pastured upon it. At the narrow
est part of the channel opposite the bar. the
depth of the water was found to be but four
teen inches. As the boat drew eighteen we
anticipated some difficulty. and were in fact
detained an hour or so. The mode of proceed
ing was quite novel. Two men waded forward
with an anchor which they dropped in the
we'll disposed persons, Ourself included, then
put the spikes in the capstan, and amused our
selves by walking slowly around it. Having
thus wound the boat up to a nayigab.e part
of the stream. the anchor was taken aboard,
and we steamed merrily on to Saltwater
Here we passed the FL. S. Allen which is now
running between Saltwater and Prescott As
we passed on through the green islands Of
the upper st. CrOiX, we became satisfied
that many of the rumOrs about the low
water were groundless: saw no dust: nor was
the channel obstructed by picllere recumbent
across it. as the editor Of the Polk County
Press says in one of his sensation items. As to
the effect Of the morning dew upon the navi-
cation. the captain is not positive but an un-
toward event decided the question in favor OF
the morning dew. just at nightfall we ran
high and dry upon Mile Island bar In vain we
sent the anchors forward; in vain we rushed
round the capstan and pulled at the ropes. The
anchors dragged, the boat remained firm and so
the captain determined to await for the morn
ing dew. We spent the night on the boat il
pleasing converse. making the best Of our un-
lucky position. Nor was the conversation al
together OF the humorous type. devoid Ot scicI-
tific thought. Assisted by the inventive GENTS
of those around Us. we devised ~ method Oh
overcoming the distractions in the st. CroiX
and other rivers, which i. simple ingenious:
and promises to be thoroughly effective. SUI
fee it to say, that with Tie morning dew We
foated OFF. and reached the Falls without fur
ther adventure.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat., 1863-07-31

The following is list Of wounded SOL
diers of the First Minnesota now in Hos
pital at Philadelphia: >
CHESNUT HILL HOSPITAL.
Cronkleck, s, s., confusion.
Rohrer, j. NJ, company G, gunshot wound
hand. .l
Frees, j.. company I. gunshot wound, hand
He Howell w. p company gunshot wound,
Jacobs, R., company F, gunshot wound
Fisher, H., company E, gunshot wound
heel
Slkes, A. c., company E.
Slikes, ALI, company E, gunshot wound,
arm.
Weaver, E., company E, gunshot wound,
shoulder. ' go
O'Brien, H. D., company E. gunshot wound,
Bradley, H. G. company E, gunshot wound,
ankle.
Coleman, W. NJ, company L, shell wound,
head.
Jones, S., company G, gunshot wound, hand
Donovan, D., company l, gunshot wound
Killiam, F., company K, gunshot wound
wrist.
Behr, c. B., company X, --
Clourer, John, company II, glnshot wound
Dunken, }. H., company I'll, gunshOt wound
Geer, c. W., company D. gunshot wound,
arm.
Kouts j. w, company D, gunshot wonud,
arm.
Nation, r. B., company D. gunshot wound,
breast.
Smith, W. c., company D, gunshot wound
shoulder.
Marty, Fred, company d, gunshot wound,
hand. .'+
Stephens, j. P. company D, gunshot wound,
breast.
Knight, O. n, company 1, gunshot wound,
arm.
Lawson, H., company l, gunshot wound,
thumb.
Hammond, c., Company B. gunshot wound,
hand.
Magee, George company G. gunshot wound,
| breast.
Boston, D., company G, gunshot wound,
| hand
Squires, G. L., company c, gunshot wound,
| arm.
Everson, Patrick, company r, gunshot
wound, neck, badly.
SOUTH STREET HOSPITAL
Blanchard, r. g.. company B.
Martin, K, company B.
Raymond, T. W., company FL.
Drake, g. s., company A.