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The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-09-04
che Grand style.

One ALEXANDER MACDONALD has pub
lished in London little volume entitled,
" Natural Phenomena. the Genetic Rec
ord, and the Sciences. lie writes in the
grand style, as witness this passage:
4 formal idea of the heaven and the earth
may be obtained by imagining the heaven as at
first an et1iuviant generation from a monocen-
trail point, occupying, Or creating and occupy
ing space; the earth, as the arrest or end of
such gcnerative action, with the gradual relax
alton of central tension and abnegation of such
centre, the consequence being the formation of
huge internal sperical vacuity termed in the
Genetic record EARTH
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-09-04
Severe Storm i'm Western Massa-
chuSetts.

The Springfield Republican reports that
a thunder shower of unusual severity passed
through part of the Connecticut Valley
on the afternoon of Friday, the 21st inst,
doing considerable damage in its course
The most of its fury was spent in the towns
of Holyoke and South Hadley, although it
extended as far north as Greenfield, and
southerly as far as Chicopee. The rain fell
in such torrents that the Powder Mil
brook, near Willialnsett, was swollen to
rushing cataract, which pended water upon
the Connecticut River Railroad track four
feet deep, not only obstructing and delay
ing trains, but badly washing away the
road, which, however, was speedily repaired
through the energy of the officers of
the line.
At Chicopee Falls there was destruc-
tive hai-storm, that broke glass and in
jured the standing crops to very per-
ceptible degree.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-09-04
Poor, Miserable Bachelors.

Aprletons Cyclopedia contains the fo!-
lowing hint to bachelors:
In the good old times it was considered I'M
patriotic in a citizen to remain a bachelor all
his days. By Spartan laws those citizens who
remained bachelors after middle age were ex-
cluded from all offices civil and military. At
certain feasts they were exposed to public de-
rision and led round the market place. Al
though, generally speaking, age was unusually
respected at Sparta, yet this feeling was not
manifested to old bachelors: why should 1
make way for you?" said Spartan youth to a
gray-headed old bachelor, "who will never
have son to do me the same honor when I
am DID," The Roman law pursued the same
policy towards bachelors. They had to pay
extra and special taxes, and under Augustus a
law was enacted by which bachelors were
made incapable of acquiring legacies and de-
vises of real estate by will, except from their
near relatives. In canon law bachelors are
enjoined to marry, or to profess chastity in
earnest of becoming monks.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-09-04

PARAGUAY CorToN.--.As might have
been expected, the call for cotton has been
responded to by many States. Amongst
the newest of these competitors for the
Manchester markets, is the Republic Of
Paraguay, in South America. Cotton is
there an indigenous plant, aud grows al
most spontaneously; but hitherto the cul-
tivation of it has been almost entirely
neglected, owing to the exclusive cultiva-
ton of tobacco, want Of field labor, want
of machines, and other means of advancing
this industry. Now, however, that the
British market offers such splendid open
ing, great efforts are being made to take
advantage Of it.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-09-04

A REPORT ON THE SUBJECT OF THE DRAFT

A REPORT ON THE SUBJECT OF THE DRAFT.
In the twentieth annual convention of
the Diocese of Western New York, held
at Rochester last week, WASHINGTON
Hunt, as chairman of the special COM
mittee appointed to take into consldera-
ton so much of the Bishops address as
related to the clergy of the diocese
drafted into the military service of the
United States, made the following report:
That after due consideration of the subject,
the committee are of opinion that the several
parishes Of the Diocese ought promptly to
contribute sum sufficient to pay the cOmmu-
tation permitted by the law, and thus eXOnerate
the clergymen whose names have been drawn,
from 4 service incompatible with their high and
sacred calling. Except for such as may be dis
missed for leg ii causes of exemption, we can
perceive no other practicable method OF secur-
ing their release from active military duty. We
deem it scarcely necessary to advert to the va
riOus considerations which forbid that the min
listers of the church should become engaged as
armed soldiers in the conflicts of war. 1t would
be a spectacle diShOnorable to the church, de-
rogatory to the ministerial Office, and detri-
mental to the cause OF true religion. 1t is not
to be doubted that the laity of the Diocese will
cheerfully and promptly respond to a call for
such pecuniary aid as the emergency seems to
require. The committee recommends the ad-
option of the following:
ResOlced, That the Bishop be requested to
call by pastoral letter on the several parishes of
the diocese for special contribution, for the
purpose of securing sufficient fund to exon
crate from military service the clergymen of
the diocese whose names have been or may be
drafted and held for service under the act of
Congress, and that all disbursements from said
fund shall be paid by the treasurer, upon the
written order of the Bishop, equally to each
clergyman drafted. If any surplus shall re-
ton, it shall be carried to The fund for the re-
lief of disabled clergymen.
This resolution, after warm discussion,
was adopted.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-09-04

GERRlr SMITH made speech in Os-
wego the other day. The following is an
extract:
Are there Abolitionists who say they cannot
help to put down the rebellion unless the Gov
eminent will pledge itself to put down slavery?
Let me say with such one idea men I have no
sympathy Like the sham Republicans and the
sham Democrats l have referred to, tHey are
but scorhers for the rebels. Again he says: Are
there, repeat. Abolitionists who in such a
time as this stand back and refuse to join in
putting down the rebellion save on the condi-
ton that slavery shall also be put down? Then
are they also to be numbered with the enemies
of their country.
So the Chicago Tribune says he "always
had more shirt collar than brains," and
prays: "Good Lord deliver the country
from such sentimental charlatans as he ="
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-09-04
This resolution, after a warm {
was adopted.
MaiOr-General Buell. COrrccts History
at the Expense of Judge Advocate
General Holt.

The following characteristic letter from
Major General BUELL. exposes looseness
in making up reports that ought not to be
allowed to exist in times like these. Off
cial reports of our operations in the field
are the only reliable data the historian
will have when he comes to sum I'D the
history of the rebellion:
SARATOGA, Aug. s, 1868.
SIR: In the official Gazette, of the 2lst ult,
l see report of Judge Advocate General Holt,
dated the 9th of March, relative to ian eXpe-
dition set on foot in April, 1862, under the au
thority and direction" as the report says, "of
General G. NJ. Mitchell. the object Of which
was to destroy the communications on the
Georgia State Railroad. between Atlanta and
Chattanooga" The expedition was set on
foot under my authority, the plan was arranged
between Mr.. Andrews-whom l had had in
employment from shortly after assuming CON-
mand ia Kentucky-and my chief of staff Col.
James B. Fry; and General Mitchell had moth
ing to do either with its conception or execu-
tiOn except to furnish from his command the
soldiers who took part in it, He was directed
to furnish six instead of that he sent twenty
two. Had he conformed to the instructions
given him, 1t would have been better; the
chances of success would have been greater,
and in any event several lives would have been
saved. The report speaks of the plan as an
emanation Of genius, and of the results which
it promised as absolutely sublime" 1t may
be proper, therefore. to say that this state
ment was made for the sake of truth. and not
to call attention to the extravagant colors in
which it has been presented.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
D. c.. BUELL.. Mai. Gen.
Gen. L. THOMAS. Adj Gen. U. s. A.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-09-04
Ordnance.

The Ordnance Bureau has set itself Sc
riously at work to ascertain the causes of
the explosion of cannon, and to remedy
its chronic blunders in gun founding. It
has issued memorandum, just published,
requiring that whenever a gun shall give
way under fire, Or an accident Of any kind
happen to one, the Bureau be Immediately
informed of all the facts in relation
thereto, and has ordered that particular
attention be paid to the following points:
1. The manner in which the gun was loaded:
stating the charge (and kind of powder used)
and character and weight of projectiles
2. The condition and appearance of the gun
after it gave way, and what effect was pro-
duced on the carriage by the explosion.
3. What injuries, if any, occurred to the
crew of the gun or vessel.
Sketches of the gun, and fragments which
remain, should also be sent. accompanied by
the written statement, in detail of the officers
in immediate charge of the gun.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-09-04

"LIrrLE Mao had narrow escape in
the surf, the other day, at East Hampton,
L. l., and, as stated, just missed being
drowned. 1t seems that, with fellow
bather, he was borne out swiftly by an un-
observed outward sea-current far beyond
breakers or the reach of human help. His
fellow bather, a lad of fourteen, went down
in sight Of all. General MCCLELLAN was
forced out of the current by favoring bill
low, and struggled in through the breakers,
greatly to the relief of all, and to none
more welcome than to his anxious wife,
who cried, Why, GEORGE, you promised
thatyou would not go beyond your depth"
Painting from exhaustion, he replied,
Why, do you suppose 1 did so willinglya"
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-09-04
Rebels Com pliment our Cavalry.

In letter from the army of LEE, the
writer speaks of the opposition made by
our cavalry to attempts to pass through
the Blue Ridge. He says:
1t may be remarked in passing that the Fed
eral cavalry have displayed nnwonted spirit of
late. and have come to be regarded with much
more respect than the infantry. To say they
were full match for Stuart's cavalry would
be hardly doing them justice.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-09-04
Deserving Substitutes Sentenced to be
Shot.

Gen. MEADE has approved the finding of
a court martial sentencing five deserters
of the 11Sth Pennsylvania regiment to be
shot to death by musketry. The order of
approval says:
These men evidently belong to that class
who arc trading upon the necessities of the
country, and have embraced enlistment with
view to desertion for the purpose of gain. 1t
is hoped that the prompt punishment awarded
their crime will deter others from attempting
a like criminal and dishOnorable course of con-
duct. as the Commanding General will unhesi-
tatingly punish all such cases with the severest
penalties of the law. The sentence of the
Court will be carried into effect in presence of
the division to which the prisoners belong, on
Wednesday, the 26th inst, between the hours
of IL and r. NJ. This order will be published
to every company in this army at the first pa
rade after its receipt.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-09-04

-Ex-President Dag, of Yale College,
has Just completed his ninetieth year. He
is therefore but few weeks the junior OF
the venerable President of Union College.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1863-12-31
Unintended Wit.

The man who pcrpetra:cs"a joke with
out intending it frequently amusc Ms more
than the most ingenious Of professional
iokcrs-aS when the milkman was charged
with putting calves brains in his milk he
answered: 'Brains never had such a
thing in my head"
1t was the same sort Of case when a
juryman having asked judge 10 excuse
him on account of deafness, the latter
said "Couldn't you hear my charge to
the grand jury "Ics l heard il" said
the man, "but l couldn't make any sense
of it,"
At religious public meeting, not long
ago, a speaker was illustrating the ignor-
ancc that prevailed i'll the country, and
said that a colored porter, going with
tracts into the log house of dwcller on
the Ohio, asked the woman if they had
the gospel there: She said, "No, but
they had it dreadful bad about four miles
below"
Worse than this; we have seen letter
from a chaplain i'll the army out West,
who says that man buying furs was con-
vcrsing with woman at whose house
he called, and asked her if there were any
Prcshytcrians in that vicinity! She hcsi-
tatcd little, and said: II rather guess
not my husband hasn't killed any since
VIC have been here"
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1863-12-31
winfield Scott Gold and Silver Miuine

POSTPONEMENT.-T above meeting has
been postponed until MONDAY. january 4th, at
, O'Clock p NJ deg td
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1863-12-31

TAp1ocA.s-Tapioca is found growing spon-
taneously in almost all the groups of islands
in the South Pacific, extending from the line
to the 24th degree of south latitude. The
appearance of the root from which tapioca is
made is very similar to an immense yam,
some having been known to weigh over GO
pounds. The natives of these islands use 1t
largely for food purposes, first extracting the
starch of the root, or tapiocu by grating 1t
fine and washing the pulp in long canoe
through which runs a small stream of fresh
water. BY washing the pulp carefully the
starch of the root being heaviest settles at
the bottom of the canoe, whilst the water car
ries off the fbrous parts. BY repeating this
process several times all the fiber and abnoX-
ious portions of the root are removed, leaving
the starch, like wet -four, in rhe bottom Of
the canoe. After draining the water off until
the tapioca becomes OF the consistency Of
dough, it is made into small balls and ex-
posed to the sun, which dries them and
cracks them to pieces, so that they are re.
duced to -four The Rio tapioca is prepared
in the same manner, except when of the con-
siStency of thick paste or dough, it is dried
BY the use Of fire, which cooks it, giving it
that transparent, gummy appearance, also
causing it to require long soaking before
cooking. 1t is believed that this root would
grow in the southern portion Of California not
exposed to the frostS.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1863-12-31

EFFECTS OF LIGHT.-Dr. Moore thus
speaks of the effects of light on body and
mind: A tadpole confined in darkness
would never become n frog; an infant de-
privcd of heavens free light will only
grow into shapelcss idiot, instead of Il
beautiful and reasonable being. Hence,
in the deep, dark gorges and ravincs of the
Swiss Valais, where the direct sunshine
never reaches, the hideouS prevalence of
idiocy startles the traveller. Many citi-
zens are incapable o articulate speech
some labor under all these privations, and
are misshapcn in almost every part Of the
body. I believe there is i'll all places
marked difference in the hcalthiness Of
houses according to their aspect with re-
gard to the sun, and those are decidedly
the healthiest, other things being equal, in
which all the rooms arc, during some part
of the day, fully exposed to the direct
light. Epidemics attack inhabitants on the
shady side of the street, and totally en-
empt those on the other side; and even i'll
epidemics such as aguc, the morbid infu-
encc is often thus partial i'll its laborS.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1863-12-31
NOTICE..

NOTICE.
WILL BE SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION on
w the first day of January, 1864, the Brick
and Stone Building in Gold Hl lately occupied
by Wells Fargo & Co. Tcrms-easy. For par
ticuars inquire of Z. and d. Walcottr Union
Scales.
Gold Hill, Nov. 18TH 1863. nols If
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1863-12-31
WAR DEPARTMENT, ADJUTAHT
GENERALS OFFICE. !
WASHINGTON, Oct. 90, 1862.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 90, 1862.
GENERAL ORDERS, No. l6G.-It ap|
pcaring that large quantities of Govern.
ment property have been pnlawfully do
posed OF by non-comrnissioncd officers
and soldiers, in violation of law and of
the army rules and regulations, it Is
therefore ordered: That all United States
officers commanding posts, shall seize all
military clothing. blankets, shoes, arms.
equipments, and other such supple,
which have been issued by the Govern
ment TO soldiers. and lost or disposed Of by
them. And, it shall be incumbent on amy
person, not n soldier, who may have any
such property in his possession, to prove
that he has lawfully acquired possession
thereof.
Such property, when seizcd, will be
turned over to the United States Quarter
master, and his report in duplicate taken
therefor, one of such receipts to be trans
mittcd to the Quartermaster General. The
seizure will also be reported to the Adju-
tunt General.
All Provost Marshals, appointed by the
Department, will assist i'll recovering 10
the United States this description Of prop
crty.
Commanding officers of companies arc
reminded that it is their duty, not only to
cause soldiers who are guilty of violating
the law torbiddins the sale, destruction,
of negligent loss of clothing, arms, Or pub
lie property, to be charged OH the muster
rolls with all the articles improperly lost
or disposed of, but also to enforce such
other punishment as the nature Of their
otfcnse may demand.
By order of the Secretary of War.
J.. THOMAS, Adj. Gen.
By order of Drigudicr General Wright.
r. G.. DRUM, Asst. Adj. Cen.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1863-12-31
Extract from Act Of Congress, Ap-
proved March Sd. 1863.

SEC. %. And BE- it further enacted,
That the. clothes, arms, military outfits
and accoutremcnts furnished by the init
cd States to any soldier, shall not be sold,
bartered, exchanged, pledged, loaned or
given away; and no person not soldier,
or duly authorized officer of the United
States, who has possession of any sucn
clothes, arms, military outfits, or accou-
tremcnts, furnished as aforesaid, and
which have been the subject of any such
sale, barter, exchange, pledge, loan or gift
shall have any right, title, or interest
therein; but the same may be seized and
taken wherever found by any officer of
the United States, civil or military, and
shall thcrcupon be delivered to ary quar-
termaster, or other officer authorized to
receive the same and the possession of
any such clothes, arms, military outfits or
accoutrements, by any person not SOL
dicr or officer of the United States, shall
be prima facia evidence of such a sale,
barter, exchange, pledge, loan or gift, as
aforesaid.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1863-12-31

EXCUSE FOR DRISKING.-A lady made
her husband a present of silver cup
with an angel at the bottom; and when
she filed it for him he used to drink it TO
the bottom, and she asked him why he
drank every drop. "Bccausc, duckey,"
he said, 81 long to see the dear little an
gel" Upon which she had the angel
taken out, and had a devil engraved at
the bottom; and he drank it off just the
same, and she again asked him the reason.
"Why," replied he, "because won't
leave the old devil drop"
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1863-12-31
Lucerne Mining Company.--Notice

Lncerne Mining Company.--NOtice
Is hereby given that AT meeting OF the Board of
Trustees of the Ircerne Mining Company, held
this 9Th day of November 1863 an assessment Of
Three Dollars each and every share of the cap
ital stock of the Company was duly levied, and
made PAYABLE Immediately, in United States gold
coin, TO Jos s. PaNson, at the Office ct the City
Treasurer of San Francisco; and notice is further
given that by order of the Board of Trustees all
assessments remaining unpaid on the FIFTH
DAY OF JANUARY, 1864, will be declared de
linquent, and the stock standing in the name OF
delinquent shareholders will be advertised for sale
at public anction. in accordance with the laws of
the State of California By order of the Board.
del I'm JOS. :. PAXSON, Sec'y.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1863-12-31

How sweet are the affections Of kindred
How bal Ey the influence of that regard that
dwells around our fresides DiStrust and
doubt darken not the luster of its purity the
cravings of interest and jealousy mar not the
harmony of the scene. Parental Kindness
and flial affection blossom there in all the
freshness of eternal spring. 1t matters not
if the world is cold, if we can but retreat to
our own dear circle, and ask and receive all
that your heart claims.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1863-12-31

THERE are at this time 10000 troops
and 1900 police in Warsaw. When a
private residence is needed for the use Of
the soldiery, the occupicrs, whether own
ers or tenante are ordered out-fve hours
or ten hours, rs the case may be, being
given for the removal of furniture and
clothing.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1863-12-31

Let every man sweep the snow from
his own door, and not trouble himself
about the frost on his neighbor's tiles.
Great wealth comes by destiny; mod
crate wealth by industry.
The ripest fruit will not fall into your
mouth.
Dig well before you arc thirsty.
Water docs not remain on the mountain,
nor vengeance in great mind.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1863-12-31

THERE is no virtue which is more respect
cd than unselfshness, and hence VIC find the
man who attains the greatest popularity il
this world is not he who amasscs great wealth
or stands high in the temple Of fame, but it is
he who, like our Great Master, went about
continually doing good, and by his philan'
thropic cxertionS has effected a measure
whereby the hungry are fed, and the naked
clothed, and spiritual provision made fol
those who have been less favorably situated
than himself.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1863-12-31
~, Mothers! .7o.hcrs!. lIoihers!!!


REDINIITUN Z IW,
4lf and ilS Front street. San Francisco.
RICE & LlNEEMOEE, Agents,
cIo Iawtm Virginia.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1863-12-31
Notice.

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, TERRI.
II tory of Nevada. county of Storry.--CivIl
Probate Court. KORN BROS. vs. NJ MEIGIAN
and C. MElGHAN.-NOticc is hereby given TO all
persons holding or claiming liens upon that GER
tain piece or parcel Of land. situate, lying and
being in the town of Gold Hill, Storey county,
Nevada Territory, situate on the rast si'le of
Broadway, and bounded as follows to wit: On
the north by premises owned by one Berry; on
the west by Broadway; on the south by prpmi-
Sos owned by - Dcand; on the east by line
parallel with Broadway. five hundred feet Distant
said premises being in front one hundred and five
feet on Broadway, and five hundred feet deep.
To he and appear before the Civil Probate Court
of the county of Storey, on the 18th day of jan
uurv, 4, ID. is6l and exhibit then and there the
proof of said lien, or the same will be taken as
waived VI. KORN, L. KOlS.
By BISHOP & COOPER, Attorneys.
December DIST 1863 hc2l-law:w