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The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-01-16
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S. S. MURDocK, OF Saltwater, has been
appointed Sutler o. the Ninth Regiment
The headquarters Of the regiment is at
Fort Ripley.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-01-16
Minnesota Relief Fund.

We publish below an official statement
of collections and payments on account of
the Minnesota Relief Fund of New York
City, that the, names of the generous
donors may be known and gratefully re-
membered by our people
STATEMENT OF COLLECTIONS AND PAYMENTS on
ACCOUNT OF TIE MINNESOTA RELIEF FUND.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-01-16
Governor SeymOur's Message.

We present to our readers very clear
synopsis Of that portion of Gov SEYMoUR's
message which relates to national affairs.
The dOccment in full would fill our paper,
to the exclusion Of everything else. The
style and temper of the message is admir-
able, and its doctrines will meet the ap-
probation Of conservative men of all par
ties
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-01-16
nent for 1862 ::
'Es.r Rebel Army in Tennessee.

The New York Iero}d, which is usually
pretty near correct in its statistics of the
rebel armies gives the following estimate
of the forces which Gen. RosECRANs had
to meet:
ESTIMATED FORCE OF THE REBEL ARMY.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-01-16

The following deaths Of Minnesota SOL
diers in the hospitals at st. Louis and re-
ported: ,ou - :,
eth Minnesota, On the same day Henry Davis,
company II, with yarioa confluens.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-01-16
kscatln Of Gen. Sill.

This distinguished officer was killed in
the battle of Wednesday at Murfreesboro.
He entered the service as Colonel of the
33d Ohio Infantry, and had command of a
brigade under Gen. A. Med. McCook at
the battle of Shiloh. Upon the reorgan-
ization Of Buell's army, after the retreat
to Louisville, he was placed in command
of the division to which his brigade was
attached, and was promoted to Brigadier,
we believe, about the same time lie was
in command of this division-the Third
in the recent battle. His standing in the
army was very high-none, indeed, were
winning reputation faster than himself
The Union force at Springfield, Mis-
souri,, is still besieged by about six thou
sand rebels.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-01-16

The Richmond Enquire'' predicts
financial ruin to the Confederacy from the
enormous issue of Treasury notes, which
are selling at the rate of $3.50 for 800 in
coin
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-01-16

From the !;o>tou Courier Jan ;
We rejoice in the opportunity to publish
the following profoundly interesting and
affecting correspondence. communicated
to Us by a valued friend
My DEAR SIR The following CORES
pondence between General Mcclellan and
Bishop Whipple OF Minnesota, took place
Immediately after the battle Of Antietam
The Bishop, who had known the General
for years, allowed me TO take copy Of
the correspondence-but not for publica-
ton. Since the removal Of General Ne
Clellan, however, there would seem to be
no improperly in the publication, and pos
sibly it may throw some light upon the
secret Of his power over the army, gaining
their love and inspiring their confidence
Yours. Nc., j. A. B.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-01-16
Gen. Mcclellan and tisc Peninsula,
Campaign.

We publish in another place a very re-
markable narrative written by a Prussian
officer of high rank in the rebel service,
and translated for the National Intelligent
Ger. The narrative gives, in a condensed
form, most vivid, graphic and picturesque
description of the campaign on the PENN
sula, as seen from a rebel point Of view.
1t becomes dOubly interesting from the re-
cent developments made in MCDOWELL S
Court of Inquiry, with which our readers
are familiar.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-01-16

Interesting CORES gsotse1eslcc GEct5yeen
Gen. EsoClci.sn ;iIa<. Ezi*lscp Whip
PIE, 0a' .15i3,nesoi:.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-11-06
From General Thomas.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5.-General Thomas
officially communicates to General Halleck
under date of Chattanooga 4th instant, that
Major Fitzgibbon of the 18th Michigan
Infancry overlook the combined guerrilla
forces Of Cooper, Kirk, Williams and Scott,
numbering 400, on the morning of the Sd,
at Laurenceburg and after severe hand
to-hand fight, they defeated them with the
loss, on his part, of 8 men wounded and )
horses killed. Rebel loss wounded and
"a prisoners. Among the latter IS one
Captain and two Lieutenants.
Gen. Braggs forage train, sent up the
Lookout Valley in front of his position
was captured.
Mr.. 6. Nicholas, the Presidents private
secretary, has returned to Washington after
three mpnths absence at the West He has
brought with him the Treaty recently con-
Guided with band Of Indian in the Colora-
do territory, by which the United States
acquire title to all the lands discovered in
that territory.
The certificates of indebtedness issued
prior to the 4th of March last, recently or
dered to be redeemed by the Secretary of
the Treasury, amounts, it is said, to S84,-
100000.
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From Tennessee.

CAIRO, Nov. 5.-Memphis papers of the
I'd have an indefinite account of fight or
Pine Bluff, Ark, Marmaduke attacked the
place with 300 men and was repnlsed with
considerable loss.
The garrison consisted of 700 cavalry
under Col. Clayton and lost II killed and
wounded.
Loring's rebel division around Canton,
Miss. has about 800 infantry, and 3OOO
guarding the Mobile and Southern rail
road. ooo
Gen Lees cavalry force is about 10000
strong, comprising divisions under Jack
son, Crosby, Ross and Radeley. Crosby
force is between Jackson and Vicksburg;
Ross between Benton and Moore's Bluff,
on Big Black; Chalmers between Grenada
Oxford and Roddy, at Greenland.
At last accounts Lee was about Corinth
with 5000 men.
Pillows headquarters are at Columbus,
Miss.
An attack on Memphis in great force
was only prevented by recent demonstra-
tions on Canton Miss. Numbers are said
to be heartily sick of the war and would
gladly give up their negroes to stop it:
Accounts from Little Rock report Price
as having retreated beyond the river, and
that his cavalry only was occupying Arka-
delphia.
Major General Ord passed through here
o-day, enroute for Louisville.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-11-06
IELEGRAPHIC
Up to Q O'Clock. A. M
From Richmond.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 4.-The n. Y. Times
special says: A refugee from Richmond,
who is a Northern wooden spinner, brings
intelligence that at Manchester, near Rich
mond on the James river, a gunboat clad
with three thicknesses of 2-inch iron IS
within six months of completion, and that
at Ricketts,, at the foot of Main ST., two
other iron-clads are on the stocks-that
sense of security is so complete that large
iron works and private property are In
process of construction BY man named
Bradley in Manchester, and that the ma
chine shops at the Central Railroad Depot
have been enlarged. Two cotton mills
have been erected in Manchester and per-
mansnt improvements have been made in
the Tredgar Works, bridges had also been
built over the river. The two wooden
mills in Manchester turn ont ,45O yards OF
army cloth which is sold to the govern
ment for $35 yard.
The force under Lees command is posi-
lively stated to be now only $4,000.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-11-06
From North Carolina.

NEwBERY, N. c., Nov. 5.-The report
that Gen. Foster is to command the Army
of the Potomac gives assurance should 1t
prove true that Richmond will soon be ours.
Fresh regiments have arrived here totake
the place of the veteran troops which have
goge elsewhere.
The rebel iron ulad reported as being
constructed at Kingston on Neuse IS said
to BIZ nearly ready for raid.
The War Debt of North Carolina is be
ing rapidly extinguished by the proceeds of
privateers which make regular daily trips
into Wilmington.
The canvas for election on the 4th Tor
the Confederate Congress was prosecuted
with earnestness by both parties. Hon ).
A. Gilmer, Independent, in the 4th district
has the field entirely to himself. lie was
secently quite severe on Davls's admins.
tration and indignant at the treatment
North Carolina received at his hands.
Davidson is out in another district.
The Standard appeals to the conserva'
tiyes to unite against the destructives on
election day.
Abiding to the defeat of the Democrats
in Ohio. the Standard says the last ray OF
hope for the South from the North has de-
parted and peace is more distant than ever,
that the South stands alone with the whole
world against them and they had better
make peace with providence or the North
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-11-06

The LATEST ADvICEs from 1mboden and
Jackson, represent them to be at White
Sulphur, in Greenbrier county, at the head
of about two or three thousand men. Of
late they have made quite an addition to
their supply Of horses, cattle. etc, and it is
said they are ready, if need be, to take the
backward track Should they do this, they
Will relieve themselves from all incum-
brances and take another forage expedition.
We learned yesterday that Gen. Averill
at the head of three thousand men, was
moving against them on one side, while
Gen. Webb, with two thousand troops was
NEGOTIATING an attack on the other wing
AS movement is undoubtedly on foot, ant
the men now on the go, We shall not b
surprised to hear of an engagement at al
early hour.
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Return of a Captured Pris-
AnRF

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5.-Mr. Bohanan
who was captured in the vicinity of Deco
guam Creek last Christmas and lately re-
turned to his home in Alexandria, informed
the Journal that Castle Thunder is the only
prison in Richmond where prisoners are al
lowed to purchase anything. Shortly after
the battle of Chickamauga about 200
wounded prisoners arrived at Richmond
from the field. They were almost all in a
furnishing and starving condition and were
four days on the road between the two
points, and all they had TO eat during that
was four hard crackers each. On their ar
rival at Richmond they were taken to Lib
by Prison, where they laid two days longer
without having tnelr wounds dressed, during
all of which time, they had not mouthful
to eat. Some of them who were fortunate
enough to have little money, offered as
high as S. for loaf of bread, but the off
Ger in charge would not let it to be carry to
them.
Mr.. Bohanan left Richmond on flag
of truce boat in company with about 200
other Union prisoners. When the vessel
neared Drury's Bluff the prisoners were
made to lie fat down on deck and special
guard was placed over them that they
might be prevented from seeing the fortifi
cations
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-11-06
Baltimore Election.

BALTIMORE, Nov. 5.-The returns come
in very slowly There is some doubt as to
the result in the first Congressional Dis
trict but it is generally conceded that Girls
field is elected over Criswell, the uncondi-
tional Union candidate.
Webster, Davis and Frank Thomas are
elected in the I'd, Sd and 4th districts, there
being no opposition. The 9th district Is un.
certain, Holland, the emancipation and
Union candidate runs weIland possibly may
have defeated Calvert. Goldsboro, emanci
pationist is elected by a considerable ma
jority.
In the vote for Goldsboro the State has
emphaticaly decided in favor Of emancipa-
ton
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-11-06

A SINGULAR CASE of stealing a ride on .
railroad, connecting with route leading to
this city, which came near resulting in star
vstion. is told of three or four boys belong
ins in some town along nc road, 1t seems
that they got into freight Car that was
standing on the track at the station, which
was afterwards attached to train, and the
doors closed and fastened as usuai. The
train, bearing the car and boys, was ia
ken of, and it was not until the expiration
of nearly three days that they were able to
make their presence known. During all
this time they had been without food, and
tue only rest obtained was OH the hard
door. They were kindly cared for by the
inhabitants, and were conveyed to point
within few miles of their homes, from
which place they footed it, having been
mysterously absent from home for near
week. This should serve as another warn.
ing to lads, and ought to be sufficient to
deter them from jumping on the cars.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-11-06

A RARBER-oUS SToRY.-The other day
Mr. jenkins arrived in the city from New
York. and put up at one of our hotels
While sauntering around the city yester
day afternoon, he dropped into barbe
shop and threw himself into an easy chair
He had fine, black, bushy head Of hair, o
which he was not little proud, and fire..
quently he submitted it to the curling tong.
of the barber. His hair had not been cut
for several weeks, and after being shaved
he desired the barber to trim his flowing
locks little. The barber clipped off the
ends of the hair, and asked jenkins if that
was sufficient. "No," he replied. 81 want
it trimmed little shorter; cut away, and
will tell you when to STOP" Jenkins had
risen from his bed at an early hour, and al
ter having rambled most of the morning, he
began to feel drowsy. This feeling was
augmented by the soothing sensations OF
the tonsorial process, and while the barber
quietly pursued his avocation, jenkins as
quietly fell asleep. The barber went en-
tirely over his head, cutting off a couple OF
inches of hair with every clip of the scis'
sors. He then rested for a moment, expect
log his customer would tell him that it
was sufficient; but tho unconscious Jen
kins uttered not a word, and the barber
thinking he had not cut the hair close
enough, went..over the head again. Again
did he wait for an answer, little thinking
that his patron was asleep. Remembering
that jenkins had told him "to cut away
and ne would tell him when to STOP" the
innocent barber went over the head third
time, cutting the hair nearly as close as IL
he had shaved it with razor! Having
finished, he again waited orders from his
customer, but he uttered not word. The
barber was surprised, and that surprlze was
increased by sound which sounded very
ike saore coming from tho nasal organ OF
his unconscious victim. The poor barber saw
the error he had committed, and in dismay,
as if by mistake, he struck jenkins on the
side of the head with his scissors, and woke
him. He started to his feet, looked in the
glass, aud to his utter horror saw that he
was unfit to appear in public without wig
He swore like the soldiers in Flanders, but
it was of no avail the deed was done. AS
he put on his hat, which dropped loosely
over his eyes, some merciless wag recon-
mended the use OF sand-paper to his cram
ium.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-11-06

The PoLYoRAMA OF THE WAR at Wash
ington Hall continues to draw immense au
diences and it seems as though our citizens
would never tire of gazing upon its match
less beauties. From the signal gun which
sped its way to Fort Sumter, from the re-
bellious horde of Charleston to the triumph
of Gen. Grant at Vicksburg, every event OF
interest is portrayed upon the canvass
The eloquent delneations ol Nj. Somerby
divide the interest of the audience with the
splendors of the glowing canvass, while the
songs and music by Mrs. Somerby form a
rich addition to the intellectual repast.-
No one should fail to visit the Polyorama
The last exhibition will be given on Mon
day evening next.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-11-06

SPRIcG HoUsE.-We have lately had an
opportunity of testing the solidity of the
basis upon which the popularity of this fine
hotel stands, and take great pleasure in say
ing that the foundation is deeply and we'll
laid, DR., Bruce leaves nothing that can
contribute to the comfort of his numerous
guests.
Not being Judge ourselves we cannot
speak authoritatively, but the rush at the
bar. adjoining the Office, indicates a strong
appreciation Of its superior qualities. d.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-11-06

| n YESTERDAY the clouds hung over the city
all day, and rain was expected every hour.
About dusk, the heavens opened, and we
were favored witha delightful shower. We
headseveral persons express regret thatit
was raining, as it would interfere with their
engagements. Wewere sorry that anything
should interpose with their prospects, but
we could not help thinking of the condition
Of our river, and how many hearts would be
made glad by . good rise in the Ohio. A
little scrap of poetry floating about in the
papers illustrates this disparity in the pray
ers for rain: ,4..o r rtsI
We hear dozen men complain,
When Wednesday it began to rain;
Just as before, when it was dry.
They mournod drought with many sigh,
And seemed most strangely to forget
That water generally is wet!
If all mems prayers were heard together
The world would have the oUEEREsT weather.
"My mill stands still oh Lord. give rain
"My grain is down-oh, Lord refrainp'
"My corn is parched" ''Ah, Susan's bonnet
Don't lot a drop of water on it J"
"Oh not to-day our washing's out"
''Rol up ye clouds, go for trout"
"The hens come off-the brood is drowned !"
"Ah, let it pour my boats sgroundp
So, mid the murmurs of the world,
The clouds like banners are unfurled;
The rains descend the bow is bent,
The sky smiles clear, Gods azure tent;
Sweet springs and robins sing together,
And, rain or shine, it's pleasant weather; .
The showers hopeful seed is flung
And harvest songs are always sung.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-11-06
Illinois Election.

ST. LOUIS, Nov. 5.-County elections in
Illinois as far as heard from show large
Union gains. The following gives Sangall
mon $50; Morgan 200; Grundy 400; Mar
shall zoo; Logan 200; Will $50; Ford Al;
Lasalle 900; Macon 500 Madison $50.
The following give Democratic majori-
ties: Peoria 400; Tassewell $50; Adaml
700.
The Republicans of Springfield had an
jollifcation last night.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-11-06
Clothing for Prisoners.

The Tribuns's special from Washington
says that the commissary general OF prison
ers has received intelligence that the cloth
ing and blankets, recently sent to Richmond
BY our government, have been received and
distributed to the prisoners for whom they
were intended.
No further progress had been made by
the Commissioners toward an exchange OF
prisoners.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-11-06
Sales Of Bonds.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5.-Specials to the
n. Y. Post says: Sales OF Dos bonds
were so great last week that the supply of
printed bonds is exhausted, as it will take
fortnight to fl IL the previous subscriptions
1t is expected that the sales will be small
during the rest of this month. The gov
eminent is using all possible despatch in
printing notes for national banks.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-11-06
From Tennessee.

CINCINNATI, Nov. "a despatch dated
Knoxville, 4th, says; ,,
East Tennessee is once more clear of all
rebels except guerrilas who infest ocr
wagon trains and mails above.
The fight a. Roam Springs resulted In
rebel route and loss of II killed AID %
wounded. Col Garrard pursued them be-
yOnd Kingsport.
The situation is satisfactory; weather
fine, aud the troops are in good spirits.
Arkansas advces say that Marmaduke
attacked our forces at Pine Bluff on the
18th, and was repulsed with considerable
loss.
Most of the negroes in Mississippi have
been run of to Georgia, Alabama.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-11-06

The St. Joseph, Mo-, Herald says that
Ben. Loan, the high chief of the Jacobin
tribe in Northern Missouri, lis now daily
denouncing President LINCOLN as a id
scoundrel-as being false to freedom,
and as having sold out to the Copper
heads
What a charming way these virtuous
Jacobins have of exhibiting their Support
to the Administration !"
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-11-06

PLANT TREEs.--The autumn, Just before
the frosts of wieter set in and while the
ground is easily broken and worked, is the
best of all the seasons of the year for trans
planting trees. Either f-uit or shade trees
should be taken from the earth at once and
placed in the localities where they are in
tended to remain. Persons having unoccu-
pied lands, yards, &C., should plant them
with trees. The result will amply repay
the cost and labor and yield thousand
DER cent. in profit, comfort and beauty.
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70 Resume the Offensive.

New YORK, Nov. 5.-Specials are barren
this morning. The Herald's despatch from
the Army of the Potomac, describes the
men as in fine spirits The sick have been
removed to Washington, the suffers have
fallen back and the army is unencumbered
ond raadv for anv movement
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-11-06

NAsHvLLE, Nov. 4.-Maj. Fitzgibbon Of
the l4th Michigan cavalry with l2O men
met at Lawrencebnrg, IS miles beyond
Columbia, the combined forces of Cook,
Kirk, Williams and SCOTS rebel cavalry
numbering 400 men yesterday. After four
desperate charges, resulting in the loss to
the rebels of 8 killed, wounded and "A
prisoners, the rebels retreated. None Kill
ed on the Federal side, but wounded.
Maj. Fitzbibbon had his horse killed under
him.
Among the rebel prisoners are l Captain
and Lieutenants.
Feet boats arrived here yesterday.
The river is eight feet on the shoals.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-11-06

A MEETING of the citizens of Lawrence,
Beaver. Washington and Greene Counties
was held in Washington { Pa.) yesterday,
TO inaugurate measures to encourage en-
listments in those counties, and thus avert
the draft. A special train, bearing the
Lawrence and Beaver delegations came
down On the Hemp6eld road last night
The meeting was not very well attended
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-11-06

A violent Republican in Hartford met a
Democratic coal dealer on the street and
asked the price. al suppose your coal is
loval?" queried the radical. Well it's
black enough, if that's what you mean" re
iolne1 the other.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-11-06

RIVER 4 feet A inches and rising slowly.
Arrivals-Silver Heels from Marietta,
Revenue form Parkersburg, Hawk Eye
from Pittsburg, Oil City from Pittsburg
Departures Silver Heels, to Steubenvills,
Revenue, to Parksrsburg, Allegheny Belle,
Cincinnati
The Louisville has dropped down to Ben
wood for the purpose of loading
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-11-06
New York Election.

New YORK, Nov. 5.-Latest returns give
Q Union Majority uf 1880. In Senate Il
Unionists and II Democrats. In Assembly
SO Union and 43 Democrats.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-11-06

FRANCE has not recognized the Conteder-
acy, but a wag in the Natchez Courier, sug.
gests that the Cenfederacy has recognized
France.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-11-06

HIGH L1yING.-Oysters are selling at
Richmond at 81 so per dozen, in the shell 4;
peach brandy at 80 drink, and common
whiskey at 81 80 do.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-11-06

PoLIcE.-Wm. Cruddas was fined one
dollar and costs, yesterday, by Aid Nc
Courtney, for abusing his father.
Alex. Williams, an "unbleached Ameri-
can" was fined five dollars and costs, by
Aid. Robertson, for disorderly conduct.