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The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-02-06
FIR ON n EW Y DIRK.
FOR AMERICAN VESSELS BURNED
NAER ut. THOMAS.
GEN. MAGRUDER DECLARES CALVES
TON OPEN TO ALL NATIONS,

New YORK, Feb. 3.-The Ocean Queen
brings South American mail from Valpa-
raise to JAM Q, and Callas to the 18th.
The British steamer St. Thomas, at AS
pinwall, reported that the Privateer Re-
tribution had burned four American YES
sells near St. Thomas.
Gen. Magruder has declared Galveston
open to trade with all friendly nations.
New York, Feb. 3.-From rebel news
papers We have positive information, says
the Knoxville Register, that Gen. j. E.
Johnston will in per on command the ar
my of Middle Tennessee. He is probably
at his post now. 1t is also probable that
Middle and East Tennessee will hereafter
constitute one Military Department. under
command of Gen. Donelson.
CHARLESTON, S. O., Jan. 3O.-There is
report that Pinckney and Balls Islands
have been evacuated by the enemy. At
sail vessels have arrived at Hilton Head
Heavy firing was heard i'll the direc-
ton of Stona Inlet this morning, which
lasted several hours-it is believed, how
ever to be nothing more than the enemy
practising at target on Gales.
1AilOtUeI DIitlSll SUCitIlltI SCCCcSStul~
ly run the blockade last night into the
Confederate port.
New YORK, Feb. 3.-The leading Io-
tells here raised board to S. per day, yes
terlay Second class raised to So.
New York, Feb. 3.-Advices from New
Orleans 9th, state that the last of the
transports of Banks Expedition left for up
river on the Goth. Gen. Banks went up
on the 24th. Only sufficient troops are
left at New Orleans to defend the city,
with four or five gunboats. 1t is inferred
that their destination is Port Hudson.
New YORK, Feb. Bark Restless
from Port Royal is reported passed 31st
of January, off Cape Fear, a portion of
General Fosters Expedition from Beaufort
for Port Royal, consisting of six steamers.
The Restless brings nine passengers who
were aboard the rebel steamer Huntress
bound Off Charleston.
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FROM IOWA.
SpeciM Dispatch TO Tie ~. P,M Pioneer.


Spec'M D;S,atch 10 Tie ~. It,M Pioueer.
BURLINGTON, Feb. 2.
The Unconditional Union ticket is
elected by $50 majority. The Demo-
Gratis have two of the six Aldermen.
DEs MONIES, Feb. =.
Judge Gray of the District Court in
the habeas corpus case OF the negro Ar
chic Webb, decided that free negroes are
entitled to citizenship. The law under
which he was arrested is a fragrant vio-
lation of DO h the old and new constitu
ton of Iowa and Webb was unwarrant-
ably arrested and imprisoned. lie must
be Immediately released.
DAVENPORT, Jan. ,.
Warrants were served by the u S.
Marshal upon DR.. J. J. Burts Of this city,
and Theodore Sallixy of Iowa City, for
issuing shinplasters, indicted last term of
court
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News from Washington.

WASHINGTON, Feb. ESPECIAL to
Times There are rumors to-day OF
alarm among the rebel leaders, and they
are rapidly growing desperate to sue for
peace, whether or not. These reports
have sufficient foundation, and are gain
ing considerable currency among those
who claim to be posted.
Especial to Herald Although it has
not been positively announced, there is
good reason for stating that Gen. Butler
has not, and probably vii. not, accept the
command of the Union forces in Louisiana
and Texas, rendered to him by the Presi-
dent. 1t is not certain to what command
he will be assigned. liz, Vs..
Gen. Candy, of the regular army, has
been ordered to duty here, and now per-
forms the functions OF two Assistant Sec
retaries of War. ,...... =. u,
Especial to Times. The friends of the
great Erie and Illinois ship canal in the
House hope to have that measure taken
up tomorrow They say it will pass be-
fore the adjournment, if once up.
The House Commute on Elections have
reported favorably on the New Orleans
Representatives, and adverse in those of
North Carolina. ai1 ~ an.uatan . !.
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NEWS. FROM FRICHMOND.

FoRrREss MONROE, Feb. 1.-The Rich
mond Despatch says we learn from Vicks-
burg that appearances indicate an early,
renewal of the fight there. .
Five thousand Yankees are working on
the canal opposite the city. Eheir inten-
ton is to float their transports through
when the river rises, and land their troops
below. The force Of the enemy's fleet is
10Y boats, including fourteen gunboats.
There may be more arrivals of gunbOats
before the fight begins. The strength Of
the Yankee army will probably be $4,000
men.
On the 9th of January bombardment
took place at Fort AfcAllister, atthe mouth
of the Ogeechee river, sixteen miles south
of the Savannah river, Georgia. Only
one federal iron clad was engaged, and she
was obliged to haul off, her turret being
injured. Our. solid shot broke to pieces
as they struck her sides.
Maj. Reed Saunders was capt,lred by
being betrayed by the crew Of his yacht.
AS soon as they got out of Charleston har-
Dor, the crew steered for the fleet, and de-
livered him up to the Yankees This will
account for his dispatches not being sent
to the bottom. .......
The Richmond Wig Of Saturday has
the following: A telegram was received
Thursday night, announcing the capture
of the British steamer Princess Royal, at
tempting to run the blockade at Charles
ton. This vessel recently lett Halifax,
and the blockaders were on the lookout
for her. She had a very valuable cargo
eight cannon, four steam engines for gun
boats, rifles, powder, &c. A party of En-
glish worknen, skilled in the manufacture
of proiectiles were also captured on board
the pilot, and some Of the crew escaped in
boats to Charleston, bringing important
dispatches from Capt. Mowry to the con-
federate Government
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NEWS FROM GALVESTON.
AN ATTEMPT TO RE-CAPTURE
THE CITY. i

NEW York, Feb. 2.-The following ex-
tract from letter written by Acting As
sistant Paymaster Frederick r. Thompson,
of the steamer New London, has been for
warded to the Secretary of the Navy:
SATURDAY EVENING, Jan. 10, 1S63.-We
arrived off Galveston about noon to-day.
and as soon as the Captain reported to the
Flag officer, the request went up from the
Flag Officer to prepare for action and get
under weigh.
The Brooklyn stopped about two miles
from the fort, while the New London and
Sciota went close in, to draw, if possible,
the fire of any batteries which the rebels
may have erected.
Surrounding the Fort could be seen the
tents of the troops, and towards them our
fire was directed. The ball was opened
by the Brooklyn, the Sciota followed with
her 11-inch Parrot. We opened with one
Parrot and one Sawyer, that elected no
reply. We then went within one mile and
q half of the Fort and opened fire on the
encampments. The SciOta came after us,
while the Brooklyn with tremendous range
of her guns planted she'll in it, nearly at
Uilo uiSCduCc Vi tuTcc ElHeS. we were
rolling tremendously, and had to fire as
we were rising.
Our starbOard 30-pounder was fired,
and the shell exploded in the fort, and
soon down came the rebel flag, the hal
yards being cut. After several good shots,
at a signal from the flag ship to cease ac-
ton, we came about, and as we returned
a field battery opened upon us. Shot
fell about twenty rods from us. We
gave them a broadside, and the Sciota
three 11-inch shells, all of which struck
and exploded in the battery, the effect of
which must have been tremendous, .iudg-
ing from what we could see.
Through the glass we could see the
masts of the Harriet Lane over the town.
Tonight our squadron has been reinforced
by two gunboats, carrying sixteen guns.
Tomorrow being Sunday, nothing will
be done, but when the bOmbarCment is re-
newed, it will be terrific. Galveston is a
doomed town. On Monday evening we
shall try to pass the forts at the mouth of
the harbOr
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ing against the United States would turn
and join hands with us in a common
cause against common enemy.
Mr. Sumner thought the adoption of
these resolutions would invite war from q
great and powerful nation, and being SO
much aid to the rebellion, by bringing to
it powerful ally. He would say nothing
Of France, whose friendship he would wish
to preserve. The Senators were indeed
justly sensitive at seeing the return of the
Europeon empire on this content, but the
most effectual means Of preventing this
was by the suppression of this rebellion.
He moved to lay the resolutions on the
table. Executive Session adjourned.
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FROnI UTAH.

.SpeciM Dispatch to The Saint Pud Pioneer.
+. A SALT LAKE CRY, Feb. 1.
On the morning of the Goth Col. Con-
nor had desperate battle with the Indians
on Bear River, Washington Territory, one
hundred and forty-two miles North, and
killed 224, many supposed to be drowned,
and took It's horses, destroyed their
lodges, provisions, &c. The fight lasted
four hours. His less was fifteen killed,
with four officers and thirty-eight men
wounded. ...t.... # ia -. ...-',.,... ~.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-02-06

Special Dispatch to the Saint Ptml Pioneer.
-. WASHINGTON, Feb.

Special Di7'gtch to the Saint Pau! Pioneer.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2.
Mr.. Stevens Negro Regiment bill passed
the House, SO to 30. Slaves of loyal mas
tiers, in States excepted by the Proclama-
ton, are not to be enlisted. No recruit
ing officers in such States without the con-
sent Of the Governors. Any number un-
der $4,000 to be enlisted Pay to be $40
a month, rations and equipments, and to
have white officers.
Buell's court martial has adjourned in
Cincinnati. The testimony is completed.
Record will soon be made.
The Missouri Emancipation Bill was
amended in the Senate. Time II months.
Appropriation $20,O0O,OOo.
2. Fl. Watson was nominated Assistant
Secretary of War to-day, vice Wolcott, re-
signed.
Secretary Chase wrote the Senate FL
nance Committee to-day that if his bank
ing scheme, with authority to issue
$30O,0OO,000 treasury notes, passes, he
will not require any further issue of legal
tenders, or three years interest notes. lie
recommends those claims to be stricken
from the House bill.
The Select Committee on Airline Rail-
roads agreed unanimously on the bill.
Gen. Hooker is reorganizing his army
abolishing Grand Divisions and will have
reports direct to his own headquarters.
He is strict about furloughs and leaves of
absence, and deals summarily with desert
ers, and is purging out bad officers.
The work on the roads is progressing
in spite of mud
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FROM WISCONSIN.

Special; Dispatch to Tile Saint Pah Pioneer. yl
t.s MADISON, February 3:
Resolutions have been introduced in the
Senate, looking to the removal of Indians
from the State; setting forth that Slavery
is hostile to free institutions and charac-
terizes the Emancipation Proclamation as
a necessary and effective war measure /!
In the Assembly resolutions were offered
sympathizing with the efforts of Missouri
to abolish slavery, and denouncins con-
gressional legislation as tending to denre.
ciate the currency. Il is'a T0t =
. Resolutions for short session were
adopted. One endorsing the Presidents
Proclamation was referred. ,.,a m
A bill was introduced Limiting State aid
to Volunteers families and children under
IA years, fsi''' e' - .l-..
Resolutions endorsing the Supreme
Court decisions in the hobeas corpus case
were introduced into both Houses. aam
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SECOND DISPATCH.
WAsIILNGrON. t'ebrlls

WASIINCTON, February ).
Accounts from Fairfax Court House say,
Col. Wyndham has just returned from an
expedition to Warrenton. He surprised
the town last night, and while there sent
strong patrols to the Rappahannock at
Sulphur Springs and Waterloo. The pa
trolls found no enemy at either place. He
captured eighty stand OF arms, which he
was compelled to destroy, having no
means Of transporting them.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-02-06
GEN. MCCLELLAN IN BOSTON.
HE is INVITED TO VISIT PORTLAND
AND OTHER CITIES.

BosroN, Jan. "a delegation of 100
of the principal citizens of Portland invited
Gen. Mcclellan to visit that city. Nc
Clellan returned thanks, and in the course
OF his remarks alluded with satisfaction to
the conservative feelings which he saw
sprinsing up in New England, and re-
marked that he saw in this conservatism
the hope, strength, and glory of the ma
ton.
Delegations from other cities have also
waited on him and invited him to visit
them.
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FROM NEW YORK.

Special Dispatch to Tie Saint Paul Pioneer.
New YORK, Feb /.
\ letter from the Army of the Potomac
in the Times, Burnside has been offered
the new Department embracing North
and South Carolina, with thirty days al
lowed to decide whether he will accent.
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FROM MEMPHIS.

SpeciM Dispatch to the st. Paul Pointer.
MEMPHIS, Jam 81 ri0 CAIRO Feb. 2.
About 5000 contrabands are here sick
with the smallpox, the authorities caring
for them Capt. Archer, of the 18th
Iowa, has been presented with a sword for
gallantry at Iuka. .a-,la ,Jj J.lne
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-02-06
THE ENEMY NEAR SUFFOLK,

SUFFOLK, Va, Feb, 2.-The enemy is in
force between sixteen and seventeen miles
this side of Blackwater We have taken
every precaution to attack him again
should he advance further towards Suf-
folk There is now no evidence that an
engagement will ensue.
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FROM CiKHO.

Special Dispatch to The Sa;m Ptml Pioneer.
CAIRO, February
The soldiers and officers of Grants
army are reported very much incensed at
the armistice parties of the North. Gen.
John A. Logan and General LOOMS are
pretty severe. They say the soldiers
would shoot them on sight.
The steamer Hilman arrived from Mem
phis this morning bringing $50 bales of
cotton; It arrives slowly, bringing Csc.
Some of Blythe's men disguised stop
ped train on the Memphis and Charles
ton Railroad near Col!insville recently,
but finding no troops aboard, permitted
it to proceed.
The rebels will probably destroy the road
between Lagrange and Germantown upon
the removal of our forces. The oath Wis.,
consin is here and will go to Columbus.
Nashville and Cairo are to be put in di-
rect telegraph communication shortly. a
cable will cross the river here. Thirty
steamer transports are released from Gov
ernment service at Memphis.
Gunboat PASSPORT and transport New
National with ordinance stores left for va
200 river this morning. Eighteenth Hi
nois at Jackson is all right-desertion story
a hoax.
Maj. Gen. Hurlbut arrived to-day and
goes out Immediately. The rebels are be-
coming active near jackson, Tennessee.
A skirmish occurred on the 29th, near
Kenton. Some rebels coming to capture
the place were repulsed by federals, losing
four or five killed aud several wounded.
Federal loss none.
SECOND DISPATCH.
CAIRO, February 3.
Ficksburg dates of the Both are received
General Grant hal arrived The work of
widening and deepening the canal was
progressing. The rebels had planted q
battery on the Mississippi shore, which
commands the lower end of the Mississippi
canal.
The Viclsburg jI1ig Of the 22d says
that Longstreet, with Is brigades, has
gone to Tennessee.
The gunboat New Era was attacked on
Sunday night, at II O'Clock, near Island
10, by guerillas, with 3 pieces of cannon.
The New Era returned the fire with she'll
The conflict lasted until near daylight,
when the rebels retired. Their force is
believed to have been between and 1000
The operator at Paducah reports that
the command at Fort DOnelson was at
tackled at an eraly hour this morning, and
at four this afternoon the engagement was
going Oh. Reinforcements have gone for
ward.
New-York daily tribune., 1863-07-30

persons in Confederate service who account OF the
wealth Of parents political influence, or other like
causes are now keeping out OF the reach OF danger as
passport agents, impressment agents. useless tuba-
terms connected with the different departments, in
GLIDING other favorites of those in position, and
stragglers, &C., many Of whom suspected OF
riding over the country at public expeuse engaged
on private speculstiops, enrolling officers IN couner
where the officers exempt are almost az numerous
as the conscrpts now In the counties subJect 10 GU
rollmept. and the host of officers in Uniform, and
Others who arc daily seen in every CITY, Town anu
village and upon every railroad tram ana III every
hotel in the Confederacy-to return lnineoiaey !"
their respective commands In the 1eid, we enoulu
soon have armies strong enough TO roll back the
dark cloud of war which hangs over us, and drlve
the invaders from our soil
= By reference to the General Order herewith pub
lshed, it will be seen that draft will be had on
Tuesday the 4th day of August next III each county
in this State which negecis refuses to furnish the
quota of men required Of IT,
Though some few OF the counties have exhibited
too little interest, cannot believe that single one
will have its character stained by the necessity for
draft TO defend their own homes.
While the militia officers of this State have gen
orally responded promptly and willingly. regret to
learu that some of them 10 contradiction Of ali the
professions they have made having renamed Al
home for home defense, now refuse TO volunteer
10 all such hereby give notice that if they fail
to come ont themselves ms volunteers with the Or
ganizaons called for, and TO enter the service,
as invited in my proclamation calling for eight thou.
sand troops by the 4th of August next, the protec-
tion Of tie State against conscIption Will he with
drawn from them, and they will be turned over to
the enrolling officers under the Conscript act
II. however, any militia officer, when approached
bv the conscrpt officer, will make al affidavit that
he has not heard of or seen this proclamation, or
had notice Of IT, lie shall have five days from that
date within which to join one OF the companies now
called for ~ a volunteer.
In protecting State officers against conscrpton,
have acted upon what ! consider an important pm.
cIle. II any Of them now refuse TO hii IN the de-
fense Of their homes il will be proper that the State
withdraw it's protection from such in future.
Given under ny hand and seal Of the Executive Depart
rnsut ths july H. 1868 JOSEPH h. BROWN.
New-York daily tribune., 1863-07-30
NEW.JERsEY ITEMS.

No DRAFT IN JERSEY CITY.-sS5,WO APPRo-
rnIATHp BorsrIRs-A special meeting ofthe Common
Courc Of Jersey City held tho Council Chamber last
evening for the purpose OF hearing sfspo fom the psciS
Committee tho commune alton Of the Mayor recommend
pg an appropriation for payment ofs bounty TO soldiers to
FIJI the quota Of the city Ten uenbrrs were present. the
Trssden Aid Csrt In the chair aud Aid Earle acting ss
Secretary. Tho Committee submitted report, togother
with the following re,olutions:
Heiored That the Msy sDd Common Council OF jersey
City viii pay ech vouneeo this number OF the quota Of
s city the S20 ct the time CT his being mustered
ihto the service ftbe United States.
RtsJto, That the Finance Committee be requested 70 re-
nr, this Common Council the best means Of raising the
necessary OF money to meet tbs requirements o the
ABOVE resolution. -.
Re.ored That . Committee Of one from each Ward be
appointed superntond the opening Of recruiting oce ana
oher matters connected nrrewh. and said Committee are
Authorized to erpeni not exceeding 4bOO
The resolutions elected considerable dscussion some o'
he nembes being In favor OF popouins action until the
meeting fussl night and In the msanme to get an sI'
the Of the tax through pubic
meeting On The hand It urged that immediate se
ton nsce.ay but about twenty-five days will inter
volunteering shoii taken for the purpose Of
consulting with tie e.tE-us present many OF whom were
Urpayer and up0s the question being tsssn ny he citizens
they voted fer tho 20 bounty without dissenting voice
Ihe Bead then called 10 order and the vote icing
taken the epoTts nd resolutions adopted unanimouy
The Pr.den, named the oowing Committee In norr'y
wlh the resolutions. Mes. GsIc Gsiuey, Decker, EDGE
s.e end Kane. Rec uIiin, onces Will De opened IA eae
ard todsy aud thought mat the required number Of
will be raised without the resoT. 10 di. hboI1
vii b- required for bounty money In ed1iIon 70
ia. smoun, offered by the Government aud city, bounty
IsG by the county masns total 10 veteran sodes ana
nine-monihs men u 3So3.
New-York daily tribune., 1863-07-30

a!a regular Monthly Meeting ct ths THrR-
TEENTH WARD REPUBLICAN ASSOCIATION. held
1863 the following resolutions read and pDsnimousy
adopted:
Whersds, rioous mob, under tie plea Of resistance
wise and just enactment Of Congress- h.ve since sA
meeting been actively engaged in robbing and
numbering our fellow citizens, wsntouy destroying public
aud private property and committing other arocoo, eds
too numerous TO psrticulsrize; and.
Whereds In the hour of peril when homes aud !ivas
were in imminent danser snd we were at the mercy Of
Metropolitan Police Of this precinct under the efficient
and OF Capt Thomas Steers and the citizen soldiers updr
the command Of Capt. Hu.oT tired sad sssst officer .s
tected noby snd heroicay the risk o their
lives the tide Of treason and restored the Ward 70
iss usu, peace end tranquility therefore be II
Precinct their brave and loys Captain the efficient officers
who so ably seconded his efforts and the noble rsserve-ee
duty during the .e feauI not. our tnsnL
and are hereby rendered Msy they receive as they emn
en'y Deserve from the loyal and wabding tho gfeata
homsse dne their unnng energy and seepess visie eDce
hcdred Iba 10 Capt. Huson his pereDced ofcers ana
cz-n .'ds. OF his command too much prsse csnno, %
awarded AT the cry OF danger they obeyed the call OF their
gallant leader and promptly the dictates OF
enlisted to put down the cowsdy mob asssns 10 the
name Of all loyal and true citizens we thank them.
heored That thanks also due 20 Lieut. Wood Of
the u B. Marines who with his command ia poray
absence Of the police performed sncb efficient IN
queng the riot We Furthermore declare that, in opn
ion his In firing upon the rioters IN Pitt
ect and just the argument needed at that time
Resired, That ~ citizens. independent Of eli political
sderstions will unite in fitting that
may be resolved by the citizens Of this precinct 70 es
ty IN appropriate terms the great debt OF gratitude
70 those who have merorousy won our adnaiaon
and esteem
He,oired That copy of the above signed by he Prss
dent and Secretary be transmitted to Capt Thos Steers
Capt. VIM HusoD and Lieut. Wood, with the reque" tnas
they be read to their respective Commands. -
Roired That the above resolutions DO published 10 Inc
Newf Tribune and ents,sd ugon the nnp'e o. .ne
J.sys M McC.RrIs Sscretsry.