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The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-07-10
EXTRAORDINAKY PROPOSITION
FROM THE REBEL VICE.
PRESIDENT.
WASHINGTON, July 6.

WASHINGTON, July E.
Especial to Herayd) The following
facts obtained from a source which we
vouch for their correctness. The state
ment may be relied upon as strictly true:
On Saturday the 4th, the rebel gunboat
Dragon came down James river with a
flag of truce. Acting Rear Admiral Lee
sent up an officer to meet it, when it was
ascertained that Alex II. Stephens and
Commissioner Ould were On board They
represented that they were bearers of an
important letter from Jefferson Davis, COM
mander-in-chief of the army and navy of
the Confederate States, to Abraham Lin
coin, commander in chief of the army and
navy of the United States, and requested
permission to proceed to Washington in
the Dragon, and present the letter to Presi-
dent Lincoln in person.
They declined to reveal anything what
ever in relation to their mission. Admi-
raj Lee of course had no authority to grant
their request, and they consented to wait
until he could communicate with Wash
ington and receive instructions. He &C
cordingly telegraphed the facts, and re-
quested Instructions.
This morning special meeting Of the
Cabinet was called to consider the matter.
Granting the request involved many deli
cate and important questions, as such a
proceeding might be construed into an
acknowledgment OF nationality Of the pre-
tended Confederate government, and after
all the matter might be some unimportant
affair, such as the employment OF negro
troops.
No decision is arrived at, and the Cab
met meeting accordingly adjourne1 until
tomorrow, and Admiral Lee was instructed
to ascertain if possible the object Of the
mission.
In the meantime, however, u tug con-
tanning rebel ambassadors, turned about
and steamed up river without any pa. ting
salutatiOn or explanation.
A gentleman just arrived from Rich
mond, who left day before yesterday, says
that great CONSERVATION prevails there.
The defences are occupied chiefly by arm
ed citizens, and fears are entertained that
Lee will be cut off and Richmond captur-
ed before an army can be concentrated
there.
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PARTICULARS OF
THE GETTYSBURG BATTLES.

BALTIMORE, July THE slaughter
among the rebel General officers, was
very great. Msjor- General Trimble is q
prisoner in our lines. His left foot gone
General Semper is prisoner in q DYING
condition. General Armisted captured.
Major-General Hold is wounded in the
arm. Generals Beth, Pender and Picket.
are also known to be wounded.
From various estimates which reach mo
l think our captures in prisoners will
reach 5000 or $1,000, to which is to he
added the badly wounded who will he
gathered up all along the line of Lees re-
treat, and stragglers and deserters whom
it is reported are already rapidly COM
ing in.
1t is reported that Lees loss in killed
and wounded can hardly fall below $4,000
to $4,000, which will swell their total loss
up to 5000 or one-third of the total of
$4,000 men Lee brought over the Potomac
with him.
In prisoners we lost none, except few
officers whom Lee was able to carry off.
Three thousand of our men who fell into
his hands he paroled; but this PAL ole un-
der the terms of the cartel is of no effect,
because Gen. Meade positively refused to
agree to it. 1t is reported that after Gen.
Meade refused to accept these paroled pris-
oners, Lee sent them to Gen. Couch, who
did accept them.
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THE SITUATION OF AFFATns IN
MARYLAND.

HARRIsBURe, July s.-A telegram re-
ceived to-day via London and Bedford,
show that Lee is between South Mountain
and Hagerstown, and will select a place
between Hagerstown and the Potomac, to
give Meade battle as he considered it i'm
possible for hirn to reach Virginia
Imboden has force of about 10, 900, at
Williamsport, protecting rebel trains in
crossing the river
It is raining torrents and present food
would destroy any pontoon bridges.
Meade and Couch are moving as rapidly
as the roads will allow.
A battle will probably occur on Friday
or Saturday.
WASHINGTON, July 7.-(Special to 17'i5-
usae)-The Republican says information
has reached here that our troops hold I'M
disputed possession Of South Mountain
passes.
A Chamber: burg dispatch says there
are now no rebels in Cumberland valley.
They are trying to cross the Potomac with
Mulligan in front and Pleasahton in their
rear
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LEE ATTEMPTING TO CROSS
AT WILLIAMSPORT.

HARRISBURG, July 7, P. M.-Informa-
ton received here shows beyond doubt
the continued retreat towards Hagerstown
and Williamsport, with the intention of
crossing the Potomac.
Their wagon trains are all in front, and
are being ferried across slowly in two flat
boats. The Potomac is very high, bank
full, and they can't cross.
Their only pontoon bridge has been de-
stroyed. A large force Of infantry pre-
vented the capture of Williamsport by
Gen. Buford with his cavalry. Our army
is fast following them up, and great bat
tie will be foug ht before they succeed in
getting away. This fight, it is hoped, will
result in the capture of Lees whole army,
or its dispersion.
A dispatch from Louden says, gentle
man who arrived from Williamsport states
that big fight was then going on, and
that there were no rebels in the vicinity
Of Greencastle.
The whole rebel army appears to be
on the bank of the river and is no doubt
making desperate fight.
HARRISBURG, July THE rebel army
is now concentrated in the vicinity of
Williamsport. Everything indicates it is
at that point it will attempt the expert
ment of recrossing the Potomac into Vir-
ginia.
Our army is on it's heels closely follow
ing it up, and it is probable an engage
ment has already taken place to-day.
This forenoon reports have been received
at headquarters that heavy artillery firing
was heard, but whether this was merely
skirmisning to feel the rebel position or
a serious engagement is not known. The
final and most decisive battle of the pres
ent momentous campaign will take place
Immediately near Williamsport.
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PARTICULARS OF THE PURSUIT
OF GEN. LEE.
HARRISBURG, July 9th.

AAhi'ANiSDCAO, guy JUL.
The authorities here are in ecstacies over
the news received to-day. The Potomac
river has risen six feet within the last
twenty-four hours, which must necessarily
destroy all the fords, and there being no
bridges within striking distance, all means
of retreat must be cut Off
A dispatch received tonight by Gener-
al Couch states, that Gregg with force of
Pleasantons cavalry, had an engagement
to-day at Fayetteville, in which he took
1000 prisoners. The militia under Gen.
eral Smith is in supporting distance of
Gen. Gregg, and rapidly advancing on the
rebels A gentleman who left Gettysburg
last evening, states Longstreet is dead and
within our lines. Everything looks as
though Lees army would be forced tc turn
and give battle, Or surrender.
GETTYSBURG, July Especial to the
Times. The reports from the front are
very cheering. Our forces are close on to
the enemy, important results are expected
by night.
Gregg dispatches that the rebels are
going to Green Castle, instead Of Cham
bersburg.
The enemy abandoning their wounded
along their line of retreat. Officers as
well as privates.
What is believed as positive information
is received here, that Gen. Ewell expired
to-day at house two miles from French
town, from wounds received at Gettys-
burg.
WASHINGTON, July 6-P. M.-The Pres
ident has decided that the application of
Stephens and Ould for a personal inter-
view could not be granted, and that the
communication be received through the
ordinary channels.
PHILADELPHIA, July THE Press has
dispatch from Gettysburg, dated Satur-
day at P. NJ, stating that the 18th corps
is now fastening through Williamspolt to
cut off the retreat Of the rebels. Part of
Pleasanton's force has gone towards Fred
erick.
Our cavalry are still harrassing the reb-
els rear
Gen. Lee is endeavOring to gain posi-
ton in the South Mountain The rebels,
men and ammunition, are said to be ex-
hausted.
Another battle is imminent.
Another dispatch states that the head
quarters of the rebel army passed through
Greenwood, twelve miles northeast of
Hagerstown Sunday noon. Rebel Gems.
Burksdale and Garnett were killed The
enemy is reported to have built trestle
bridge across the Potomac, above Will.
Transport.
PHILADELPHIA, 6.-The Washington
Star says: The estimate at Gettysburg,
Lee has lost up to yesterday morning lost
an entire brigade, of 5000 men. He is
clearly cut off from taking either of lower
and short routes, leading to Virginia and
must be endeavoring to make for the Po-
tomac at Hancock. We have strong hopes
he will not be able to get back into Vir-
ginia with his artillery or transportation
and the men with which be may himself
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A special to the Times, dated Washing
ton, July z, says that officers arrived this
evening with the flag of truce that went
to City Point, bringing back rebel news
papers of July 4.
Profound ignorance was existing as to-
movements of Lee.
The rebel authorities had peremptorily
ordered Lees return. Belief was current
that he was safe in the Shenandoah valley.
The Sentinel and Enquirer, Of July 4,
both contain accounts Of skirmishing on
the I'd inst. between the rebel forces under
D. b. Hill and our troops under Col. West,
near Bottoms bridge. They claim to
have driven away our forces four miles to
Tunstalls station, and acknowledge loss
of only two men.
The same day they say 1000 federal
infantry, with artillery, went into King
william county, and captured nearly all
the home guard.
They supposed Dix and Reyes to be
making in northeast direction, to cut off
railroad communications.
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Three Thousand Sioux Attack the
Pawnce Agency.

New YORK, July 5.-The Sunday Ner-
coqy has special dated Des Moines 4th,
which says the Indians on the border are
aroused to horrible action, and the excite
ment on the border is momentarily in
creasing.
I have direct information from the Dor
der, that no less than 5000, principally
Sioux, have just attacked the Pawnee
Agency, on Platte River. They are said
to have fought like devils l am unable
to give results, although it is understood
that many of our men defending the place
were killed and wounded.
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ANOTHER ESTIMATE OF LOSSES
AT GETTYSBURG.

WASHINGTON, July Sit is estimated
at the Surgeon Generals Office, that our
wounded at Gettysburg numbers $4,000.
Nearly 1900 rebels wounded remained
in our possession.
We have twenty-three Colonies and a
host of inferior rank prisoners. The
rebels lost thirteen General officers.
They estimate their loss at $4,000. We
have about 10000 prisoners exclusive Of
wounded.
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WASHINGTON GOSSIP.

New YORK, July S.-A Washington
letter in the Commercial says. Admiral
Wilkes had arrived there, having been re-
lieved from duty with the West India
Sqadron.
The same letter says a distinguished
member of the Administration remarked
to-day, that the services of every Major
General would be soon called to active
duty, and that Mcclellan would be the
first one, it having been determined to
give him a place where his energy and
abilities could be displayed.
The rebel pickets have fallen back be-
yond Fairfax
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REBEL LOSS $4,000, AND so
GUNS,

New York, July 8.--The Post has the
following:
Captain Reyersop, Of the 18th New
Jersey, who reached home at Newark,
this morning, says that before he left his
regiment, General Meade made an ad-
dress to his army, in which he stated that
the rebel loss was $4,000 men. General
Meade has captured in all sixty pieces of
artillery. The Post says Capt. Reyerson
is a man of character and reliable.
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RUHlOR AND CONTRADICTION.

4 special from Harrisburg Of the 9TH,
evening says, at four P. M. on Tuesday,
a furious battle was raging at Williams
port in which the humiliation of the re-
bells was considered nearly certain.
A later special reports the whole rebel
army routed and in a panic, throwing
away arms, &C., and flying in every direc-
ton.
HARR1sBuRG, July $40 information
of the rout of Lees army has been re-
ceived here
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From the Cincinnati Daily Times March 81, 1861.
The Scandinavian Remedies appear to be growing
in ia with the public, if may Judge by the tes
tmonias constantly received by the proprietor. A
letter from Wisconsin, be found in our advertising
columns announces that among the physicians OF
that locality it is becoming very popular and what
isvery unusual, is being adopted by them in their
practice cure for many diseases which they can
not treat efectually in any other way. We under
stand that the immense trade carried on for several
years in these cines has during the present year
doubled. Their process of operating is by thor
ough publication of the blood and consequent
eradication of disease Read the letter. Oct171yeom
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ARMY OFFICERS NOT ALLOWED
I'm WASHINGTON.

New YORK, July Washington spe-
Gals says that the recent order of Gen.
Halleck, forbidding army officers remain
ing in Washin gton without special leave,
will be enforced to-day. Hooker and
Negley, and other general officers were
arrested. Hooker got leave to stay, and
the rest left on the next train.
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POSITION OF GENRALS DIX AND
KEYES.

WASHINGTON, July 7.-Correspondence
from Gen. Dx's army, to the 9Th, says it
is in the neighborhood Of Hanover Court
House, and reports in general the position
of the army on the Sd. Keyes' headquar-
tiers were at Baltimore Gross Roads.
Getty division had gone to destroy the
BRIDGES at Hanover Junction
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LATER SEMI.OFFIOIAL DISPATCHES

WASHINGTON, July 5-4 P. M.-The
latest official dispatch received here up to
this hour from Meade, is dated Headquar-
tiers, 7 P. NJ, 4th, which merely states that
the enemy has withdrawn from his position
occupied for attack on Friday. The infor-
nation in possession of Gen. Meade at
that hour did not develope the character
of the enemy's movements, whether it was
a retreat or man9uvre.
Reliable information received here to-
day asserts that Gen. Lees headquarters
were at Ashtown yesterday afternoon, and
further represented that the rebels were
fortifying at New Lands Cut in the South
Mountains, apparently to cover retreat
A second semi.official dispatch of same
date says that about 4:3O P. M. the artil-
lery Of the enemy slackened, and had en-
tirely ceased at five. The last shots fired
by them was beyond their original posi-
ton, and the infantry column had with
drawn to their covers.
So terrific was the fire that the small
house where Gen. Meade and his staff were
quartered was perforated by several shots.
Many of the staff horses were killed around
the house. Gen. Butterield was struck in
the breast, and, it is feared, internally in
jured, by piece of she'll that exploded in
the building.
Gen Hancock was wounded in the leg.
Generals Gibbon, Warren and Hunt were
also wounded.
A flank movement on our left is impos-
sible. At about 8 O'Clock last night a
brigade of Gen. Longstreets division, with
a Brigadier General in command, ad-
vanced to within our lines and gave them
selves up with their colors. A number of
dispatches from jeff. Davis to Gen. Lee
have been captured. The dispatch orders
Lee peremptorily to return to Richmond,
and states that the movement into Penn
sylvana was wholly against his wishes.
We have captured 5000 prisoners.
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REPAIRING DAMAGES.

HARRISBURG, July 1.-The railroad
bridges were finished to-day, and the road
is now open to Scotland Greek bridge.
This side of Chambersburg about three
miles of the road were destroyed by the
rebels, and also about the same distance
between Chamtersburg and Hagerstown.
1t is believed that there is now no enemy
in This State
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ton was exhausted, and whose men were
tagged out, ceased to fire, and, on the ap-
proach of the reserve batteries, withdrew
to the rear. The enemy only seeing the
batteries withdraw, and installing this for
the retreat of the Federal forces, made a
most terrific attack upon our intrehchments
and obtained position in our lines, cut
ting to pieces and almost annihilating the
small infantry supports but before they
had time to rejoice at their imaginary sue
cess, the fresh batteries poured deadly
fire of canister and case shot into their
ranks, and the infantry reserves joined on
each flank of the gap, charged them and
added greatly to their destruction. They
were completely surprised, and hurriedly
threw down their arms and asked for quar-
ter. Nearly the entire brigade of Gen.
Dick Garrett surrendered, and Garrett
himself was wounded and barely made his
escape.
LOngstreet was MORALLY wounded and
captured. He is reported to have died in
an hour afterwards.
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REBEL ATTACK ON HELENA
REPULSED AND A WHOLE
BRIGADE CAPTURED.
A REBEL ATTACK REPULSED
AT DONALDSVILLE. LA.
HEAD OF LEES ARMY AT
HACERSTOWN ON
TUESDAY.
GEN. DIX'S ARMY NEAR HAN
OVER COURT HOUSE.
CAPTURE OF vICKsBURG.

Especial Dispatch to the st. Paul operators.]
MILWAUKEE, P. NJ, July Z.
B. A. SQUIREs
Special from Cairo, this afternoon, says
the garrison at Vicksburg, composed of
three divisions, under Stevenson, Smith
and Forney, numbering $4,000, now in
our hands, surrendered at 10 O'Clock on
the 18th of July.
A telegram from Secretary Stanton to
the Governors, confirms this.
WELLER
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Drunkenness Cured.

The ineoriate may now bid defiance 70 the Tempt.
ing cup. Dr.. ZANE'S ANTIDOTE FOR STRONG
DRINK is certain cure for Drunkenness. 1tcreates
dislike for strong drink and can be administered
withou; the knowledge of the patient. Price $l.OO
box Sent by mail to any address by $. c. Urban.
4O3 CHpsrNuT STREET, PlnLADELpMA, PA. Circulars
nj ftea oct2l-d tw&w1y
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Rebels Attack GunbOats.

MEMPHIS, July flames Thompson,
Clerk of the Quartermaster at Helena, was
killed by shot on the Kentucky. The
gunboats drove the rebels Off, and the
fleet came off safe.
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Fitzpatrick Captures One Thousand
Rebels.

BALTIMORE, July Nearly 1000 rebels,
captured by Fitzpatrick, arrived this morn
ing, including Gen. Jones, a cavalry officer
and fifty-one other commissioned officers
Archbishop Rennick died suddenly this
morning, aged IS.
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New York Money Market, July g.,

Gold lower, opening at SO1l advancing to
313l and closing dull at 5O1l.
Government Stocks quiet.
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HIGHLY ENCOUR AGING.

New YORK, July Especial to the
World of Washington July z. The adj
vises from the upper Potomac, from
Meade's army, are highly encouraging.
It would be improper to state just now,
what disposition of our forces has been
made to intercept the retreating army, for
if they are successful they will soon be
heard from.
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NATHANIEL. MAYFAIR ESQ.
je14-2rd&wly Bedford, Kings county, n Z.
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OFFICIAL REPORTS.

WASHINGTON, July 8-The War Depart
ment has rece we'd intelligence that official
dispatches of the surrender OF Vicksburg
are on the way to Washington. Also Of
fetal advices of the repulse of the rebels
at Helena.
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CINCINNATI, July 7.-Business is sus-
pended this afternoon, owing to the ex-
element over Vicksburg news The an
nouncement of the capture was received
on change about noon.
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BUTCHERS LIGHTNING
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Supplies a want felt by every good housekeeper.
Every sheet will kill quart where flies are thick
Remember that it is BUTCHERS that does this and
refuse the base limitations that are offered The real
article is for sale by all respectable Druggists. S. P
ROBINSON IL CO., Chatfcid Minnesota. General
Agents jcl5-ddw.mplSCO
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WASHINGTON, July 5-1:30 A. NJ
The following is the latest official dispatch ::
HEADQUARTERS ARMY POTOMAC, July 5
$50 A. Mo Major General Halleck :
The enemy retreated under cover of night
and heavy rain, in the direction Of Fair
field and Ashtown. Our cavalry are in
chase. | cannot give details OF our cap
lures in prisoners, colors and artillery.
Upwards of 20 battle flags were captured.
My wounded and those of the rebels, are
in our hands.
(SigneO GEO. G. MEADE.
SEMI-OFFICIAL DISPATCH.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY PoToMAC, July
3.-The decisive battle has been fought
to-day, and the enemy have been repuls-
ed with terrible loss.
At daylight, Lees right wing batteries
opened upon our left, and shortly after
those of the centre followed After half
an hours cannonading, doing but little
damage to US, the fire slackened, and only
occasional shots were exchanged
Shortly afterwards the enemy's left.
composed entirely of infantry and sharp
shooters, made an attack on our right
wing so sudden and impetuously that our
skirmishers and front line were driven
back from the entertainments, but by aid
of the batteries in the rear and the brave
ny of the 18th corps, we regained the first
position, capturing a considerable number
Of prisoners.
Several hours of silence followed. AT
one O'Clock the rebels fired two shots, ap-
parently the signal for the grandest ar
tillery fight ever witnessed on this CONT
nent Before moment elapsed it is as
certained that at least eighty guns opened
upon u.s. Our batteries returned the fire,
and for more than an hour it seemed i'm
possible that man or beast could live. The
range, as exhibited on the two days pre-
vious, was wanting on this occasion, most
of their shells exploding far in the rear OF
our front, and generally missing our bat
teres
Under cover of this, Lee advanced his
column of infantry from their covers, and
made several desperate attempts to carry
the lines by assault; but each successive
attempt was repulsed with terrible havoc
to them.
Some of our batteries, whose ammuni-