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The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-01-23

The Rio de Janeiro correspondent of the
New York Times 6 YES the following ac-
count of the breeze stirred up in that cap
ital by a recent difficulty between General
WEBB, the American Minister, and the
British Minister, Mr.. CHRISTIE:
The affair in question dates from diplomatic
reception at the House of the Russian Envoy
where it would seem that the English Repre-
sentative, Mr.. Christie, so far forgot the pro-
prieties of the occasion, as to make use of Ian
guage derogatOry to the honor of our country.
He was promptly and sharply rebuked by Gen.
Webb, who, in reply to inquiry, declared HIM
self ready to accept challenge, and to give
Mr.. Christie meeting at sunrise. He further
stated that he would not make the slightest con-
cessiOn before receiving an apology for the
language complained Of A shuffling apology
was then made, which Gen. Webb accepted,
and supposed reconciliation took place. But
it soon appeared that, Notwithstanding the re-
Cancellation, Mr.. Christie was acting with bad
faith toward Gen. Webb and had ordered the
attaches of the British Legation to break off
their friendly relations with the American Min
lister. Upon this q correspondence ensued, but
was quickly broken off by Mr.. Christie, who
after sharp letter from Gen. Webb declined
to answer it, or to take any measures upon the
subject.
Gen. Webb now sent copies of the cores
pondence to all the members of the Diplomatic
Corps, and procured o full endorsement of his
own statements from the Russian and Prussian
Ministers. The revelations thus made are very
damaging to the official and personal character
of the English diplomatist, and his conduct is
generally condemned even 10y the British resid
ents in this city.
Our minister is the well known JAMES
WATSON WEBB, formerly editor of the old
New York Courier and Enquirer, who
achieved considerable notoriety during his
editorial career from Ills duelling propen-
sites, having acted rs a second in the
GRAVES and CILLEY duel, and lis principal
with Tom MARSHAL, besides having con-
nected with many other affairs of like
character. Whatever opinions VIC may
have on the question o. duelling, we must
commend Gen. WEBB's prompt dealing
with the British minister.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-01-23
Gen. Van CLeVe.

By letters received last week from Gen.
VAN CLENE, we learn that his wound,
though severe, is not considered danger
Gus, and that he anticipates q speedy re-
covery. Capt Z. A. Ons, of St. Paul,
who is member OF his staff, had horse
shot under him, but was not personally in
iured. The Second Minnesota was not in
the fight, being stationed at Gallatin, Ten
nessee, about twenty-five miles northeast
of Nashville. The Second Minnesota Bat
terry, it is reported, lost their guns in the
battle.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-01-23

Among our special dispatches of Saturday
evening, will be found very full and fair
abstract of Annual Message of the Presi-
dent of the Confederate States, delivered
a few days ago to the Confederate Con-
gress. From the extracts which the tele-
graph furnishes, it will be seen that this last
effort of the remarkable, bad man, who is at
the head of tie rebellion, is marked by the
fire and ability always characteristic of
him. Out of the desperate condition of
his people he draws pictures Of hope, and
even comfort and states that the antici-
pations with which the rebels undertook
the war, have been more than answered by
the results already attained. He attempts
again to Justify the right of secession-re-
ferring to the historical events connected
with the formation of the Union, as furnish
ing the proof of its existence. He reviews,
in a spirit of general complaint, the action
OF foreign governments, in their refusal to
A~SoSohiEO llS uO wv
MES that such refusal has had, or can have,
any fatal influence against their interests.
He has branded General BUTLER as an
outlaw, and intimates that Generals MCNIEL
and MILRoY will be placed under like ban
if the Federal Government refuses salts
fation tor their alleged atrocities. He pro-
poses to hand over all Federal officers en-
gagged in carrying President LINCoLN's
emancipation proclamation into effect, to
the authorities of the States in which they
may be captured which is a roundabout
way OF saying that they will be delivered
over to the hangman. And, after having
meditated and approved this slaughter,
lie appeals feelngly to the Almighty, and
winds up with & prayer.
1t would be well if President LINCOLN
were like his rebel opponent, il the fierce
energy with which he talks and acts. This
war would have been ended long ago if
some OF the qualities of JEFFERSON DAVIS
had been found in the character of ABRA-
HAM LINCOLN.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-01-23
Yves, Point Academy.

The Report of the Board Of Visitors on
the West Point Academy has been sub
mitted to Congress, and represents all the
affairs there in satisfactory condition
The annual expense to the government for
each cadet is $50 per month, and the av-
erage expense of the Academy for four
years is $4,000. From statement ex-
hibiting the condition in life of the cadets
of the Academy for the year 1862, we
gather the following:
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-01-23

GREELEY has been twitting Fernando
Wood with having, some years ago, mar
rowly escaped the penitentiary, and now
threatens him with Fort Lafayette He
has doubtless forgotten for moment that
he had himself made Fernando Mayor Of
New York some time after the event to
which he alludes. In his famous letter to
Mr.. Seward, Greeley says Il had to
bear the brunt of the contest and take a
terrible responsibility in order to prevent
the Wings uniting on Barker to defeat
Fernando Wood Istopped Bar
ker's election" and, of course, secured
Fernando Woods
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-01-23
Case Fairly Stated.

A Republican paper, but one not bitten
by the epidemic rabies of reckless aboli-
tionisn, has the following reference to the
Presidential arrests:
1t is here the government has made a mistake
in the needless secrecy and mystery with
which 1t has made arrests and ordered impris-
onment. Secrecy and mystery always lead to
suspicion OF tyranny; and we believe it is the
fault OF the Administration, to-day, if traitors,
| who were most justly and necessarily arrested
and confined, to keep them out OF mischief at
critical moment, now that they are released,
are able to gain sympathy for themselves and
bring odium on the government. Let the Ad-
let it do openly and above board all that is ne
cessary to be done. The people of this coun-
try have given everything to maintain the I'm
ion; they are not SO silly as to reject the CON-
mOnest measure of prudencc-the arrest of Il
traitor or secret enemy.
The St. Louis Republican says-"T The
mode and manner of these arrests, which
have now become a matter of such wide
spread complaint as to open the eyes of
the dullest defender ofthem, are as limited
at above, evidences that the Administra-
ton actually distrusts the very people to
whom only, under our forms, our admin
tratiOn can look for legitimate support.
These substantial incidents" of acts of
force which, from their suddenness and
secrecy, are always liable to be miscon-
strued, even when perfectly justifable,
have occasioned great dissatisfaction
among all true friends of the Union, who
have not lost their senses. It is useless
for rabid aboltionists or the merest syco-
plants of power, to brand all who murmur
at such acts, with disloyalty. The dissat-
isfaction is reasonable, and the fact that
men are released, after long and harassing
mprisonments-in many cases, if truly
stated, with cruelties fit only for an Aus
TRAN or Neapolitan dungeon-released
without knowledge of any charges
against them, though after being required
to take the strange and idle oath that they
would not seek any reparation for the in
jury done them--do not in any way tend
to allay this dissatisfaction. SO long as
Americans exercise their thinking facul-
ties, they will condemn such acts. To tell
those who condemn them that they are
traitors, may be very short way in some
localities, to stop their mouths; but it is
no rational reply to their complaints. The
passionate asserters Of the Union cause,
who raise this false cry, and the paltry
creatures, who from imitation of self-in-
terest, echo twill, we anticipate, find,
some day not long hence, it is no more safe
than it is decent to be libeling and SANDER
ing better patriots than themselves.
There are men whom all point at now,
swift witnesses against the loyalty of 9th
ers, because these dare to disapprove acts
of the most questionable character. Mark
those ready accusers by-and-by. You will
then find them doing as Peter did when he
denied his Master, swearing by all the
powers above and below, that they were
always opposed to extra legal arrests, and
all other questionable exercises OfpOwer. y
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-01-23
Rrf"adIer General Sibiey Appointed
Major General.

We understand that Gen. II. II. S;BLEY
has received notice of his advancement to
the rank of Major General of Volunteers,
by appointment of the President, and also
that the command Of the Department of
the Northwest has been given to him.
Headquarters, t is understood. will be ST
ST paUl
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-01-23

The bill introduced by Senator Wilson
of Massachusetts, for consolidating regi-
ments in the field, provides that, when the
numerical force of any two regiments of
volunteers or of militia of the same arm
from the same State, in the service of the
United States, shall be less than the max
imum prescribed by law for one such regi-
ment, the President may direct the con-
solidatiOn of these two regiments. From
the regiments so consolidated the Presi-
dent shall select officers of the new regi-
ment-such selection being made on re-
commentator of Board of Examiners
appointed for that purpose, and the
remaining officers shall be mustered
out of the service forthwith. The consol-
idatel regiment, so formed, shall retain the
numbers or designations of the two con-
stituted regiments, and also the regimental
colors. When single regiment of volun-
teers Or militia of the same arm, from the
same State, is reduced to one-half of the
mailman number prescribed by law, the
President may direct the consolidation of
the companies of such regiment, provided
that no company or battery so formed shall
exceed the maximum number When such
consolidation is made, the regimental Off
GERS shall be reduced in proportion to the
reduction in the number of companies or
batteries, and the regimental and company
officers Of the new organization shall he
selected as prescribed in this bill
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-01-23
DECEMBER Is. 1862.
The Currency and the Bank Note
Conn panies.

1t is estimated that million of dollar
Treasury notes would weigh over a ton,
and make a pile as high as the Washing
ton Monument. This will give some idea
of the labor of preparing our Treasury note
issue. The New York contractors are SO
slow in furnishing thenotes that the cutting
and stamping machines in Washington are
frequently idle. Secretary CHASE is making
active preparations to have the engraving
and printing done in the Treasury build
ing. The bill introduced by Mr. SpAULD-
ING provides that the engraving and print
ing done under the proposed loan, shall
be entirely executed in the Treasury
Building. 1t is said that the New York
contractors have endeavored to thwart
this by hiring all the available engravers.
Should this prove to be true, it may be q
question whether the government is not
bound to protect its own interests by pre-
venting such combinations 1t is under
stood that Mr. CHASE is highly displeased
with the barefaccd proceeding of the New
York contractors, who engraved notes for
the United States Stock Bank of Jersey
City, which were, to all intents and purpo-
ses, "green backs" evidently designed to
pass on Uncle Sans credit.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-01-23
Brick Pomeroy, of the Lacrosse Dena

Brick Pomeroy, of the Lacrosse Dem-
ocrat is on Gen. Germans staff, with the
rank of lieutenant, and writes from Saint
Louis to the Milwaukee Ners, as follows +:
The proclamation of Lincoln, is the theme of
much conversation Most of people look upon
it as usurpation of power which the supreme
court will sooner or later have chance to act
upon to the Presidents modification. Here
there is more discussion on the subject than in
the North. In few days I shall be able to
write you of the practical working of that Or
der, ard its actual effect on the army and among
slaves.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-01-23
ErraterniZariolf.

1t is rumored that negotiations are in
progress for the marriage OF the Press and
Union. The public printing question is
to be decided Oh Saturday :and while they
cordially hate each other, neither sees its
way clear for living without the help of
State patronage If the project shall be
consummated, it viii furnish a rare in
stance of the cohesive power of public
plunder."
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-01-23
The Senatorial Cabal at Work Agafn.

The Cincinnati Repnj1icnn, one of the
soundest Republican papers OF the coun-
try, says the Republican members of the
Senate of the United States are reported
to be again concerned about the Cabinet.
We think at least nineteen ont of twenty
sane persons in the loyal States would be
glad to hear that Senators have concluded
to mind their own business. There is
quite as little public confidence in the
Senate as in the Cabinet If it be con-
ceded that the Executive business of the
country has not been done up in Il work
man-like manner, we should like to know
in what particular the Legislative depart
ment has the advantage. What has the
Senate done that was workman-like or
statesman-like? If the party caucus of
Senators knew the bitterness OF the public
contempt provoked by their proceedings,
we think their decent sen;e of respect for
the opinions of mankind would induce
them to adjourn sine die.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-01-23
4 Mistake.

BnowN, OF the Faribault Republican,, in
criticising the late Democratic Festival,
says:
SprigS Hall (brother we believe to Joe, made
a speech, in response to toast, that jeff Davis
would have been highly delighted with.
Brown is mistaken. JOE HALL has but
one brother in public life, and his name Is
apollo Hall
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-01-23

Key. DIR. Lyman Beecher-tather Of
Henry Ward Beecher and Mrs. Harriet
Beecher Stowe-died at his residence in
brooklyn, on Saturday evening last, aged
81 wears.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-01-23

The nomination OF Mr.. Usher AS Sec
rotary of the Interior has been ratified by
the Senate.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-01-23
Consular Appointment.

FREDERICK WnpERMAS, formerly Oh this
city, has been appointed Consul Of the
United States at Galatz, q town in Media
via, on the left bank Of the Danube, and
the principal port in the Principally, and
The cniei' medium Of the commerce carried
on between Germany and Constantinope.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-01-23

The following is list of failures in
the Northern States for the year 1862, and
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-10-07

renown, and the bold and intrepid Forest.
the gallant Wheeler and the spirited Whar.
ton, with their heavy troopers, were omni
present, at one moment harsssiugthe flank
Of the enemy, at another beating back his
advances; now lowering on the hills and
mountains, and anon sweeping through the
valleys like eagles on their prey. Indeed,
the universal report is that every man did
his duty, and none more than Gen Long
street. The result speaks for itself, aud is
the eulogy Of all, of the privates as we'll as
the officers. I'D
Of the loss by either side I am not Suf'
iciently informed to speak with any degree
Of certainty. The number of killed Il
small compared with the number OF woun,
ded, which is unusually large, and the
sounds are usually slight Many Of the
wounded Of the enemy fell into our hands,
and all of his dead, together with about 40
pieces of artillery, seven thousand small
arms, between six and eight thousand pris-
oners, (some of whom were wounded, and
between twenty and thirty FIVE stand Of
colors. Among our own casualties were
several general aud field officers, .inciudinp
Brig. Gems. Preston Smith and Deishler
killed, Maj. Gen. Hood badly wounded, and
Brig. Gen. Dan. Adams severely wounded
and in the hands of tue enemy. Bri. Gen.
Benning received slight wound, though
he still remained in the saddle. -
Monday was devoted 10 the care Of tho
wounded, burial of the dead, and the gath
ering up of the arms anu other trophies of
the battle. The enemy withdrew to Mis-
sionsry Ridge Sunday Night, and on Monday
night continued his retreat to Chattanoosa
and the Tennessee River Yesterday the
Confederates followed up and took position
Mot OF the town, where they still remain.
The federals are crouching on the river
bank behind intrenchments, and arc buslly.
engaged in erecting additional deienss.-.
They have good position in bend Of the
river, strongly fortified in front, and thsir
TANKS well protected. 1t is hoped General
Bragg will find some way To maueuyey
them out Of their hole without direct Al
tack. Possibly, an energetic pursuit Mon
day morning would have compelled them
TO recross the river but it is not certain. s.
SALLUST,
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The slaughter OfLOngstreet,s
COFDs.

Colonel }. I. Wilder lately in command
in the Army of the Cumberland, thus des
crlbes the terrible slaughter of Long
streets men, in the battle Of ghicamau.
ga:
"Amopg the incidents of this battle of
Saturday, Colonel Wilder described the
fearful slaughter Of Lonestreet's men at the
time they were driven back by our left
wing This celebrated corps, as desperate
soldiers as ever lived, attacktlng two di
visions, Van Cleve's and Davis 20 the right
and little in front of Wilder, separated
them and pushing on through the open
space yelping-the rebel shout is yelp. in
stead of a civilized hurrah-and confident
OF victory. A portion of them had 10 cross
small field, behind which, in the border
ing woods Wilder lay, and to carry OH
the water OF an adjacent stream or swamp.
las the rebels entered this field. ia
heavy masses fully exposed tho mounted
infantry, with their scyen-shootng rifles
Kept up continuous blast of fire ugon them.
Lilly, with his Indiana battery, hurled at
them doube.shotted canister from his 10
FOUNDER rifles, at less than 300 yard,.-
The effect was awful. Every shot seemed
to tell. theihead of the column. rs il was
pushed on by those bobind, appearing 60
melt away or sink into tho earth for though
continually moving It got no nearer. IL
was rallied and came on again, and with
desperate resolution pushed through the So
nd fire 10 the ditch. Here all who could get
it took shelter.
Instantly Lilly whirled two of bis gun.
and poured right down the whole length Of
the ditch his horrible double. canister
Hardly man got out Of it alive. At this
point, said WilderI who has been seasoned
TO slaughter by being two hundred times
under fire. it actually seemed pity 10
kill men so. They fell in heaps, and had
it in my heart to order the firing to cease
to end the sight. But the merciiess sevsn-
shooters and canister would not stop, and
again the boasted flower Of Lees army ws.
crushed into a disorderly mob and driven
off.
"When the firing ceased, one could have
walked for two hundred yards down thai
ditch on dead rebels, without ever touching
the ground. OF course, Col Wilder does
not claim that bis brigade defeated Long,
street. His statomant refers only 10 tha,
portion Of the corps which entered the field
in his front. he thinks that no Less than
2, 900 rebels were killed and wounded in
this field. il was probaly the most disss-
trous fire Of the two days fight Oh either
slie."
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-10-07

UeIF' BetW7 tyUTW
After several Intellectual efforts, We sue
ceeded in bring the enemy to action on the
18th inst, on the Chickamauga River be.
tween Ringgold and Chattanooga, and after
four days fighting, have driven him from the
State of Gaorgia, and are now still pursuing
him. We have encountered the most obsti-
nate resistance and endurance that the val
or OF our troops, under great privations, has
overcome--al under Gods providence. Our
loss is severe. but the result is commensu
rate BRANTON BRAGG.
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IT is unerstood that srrangemsnts have
been made for the exchange Of Gen. John
Morgan for Gen. Neal Dow, who i, in the
hands Of the Confederstes.--EzchargS.
80, in CONSEQUENCE of Neal Dow's phiIsn-
dering propensitiss, which led TO his being
satrspped by the rebels, We have to return
to them one Of their most brilliant psrti.
zans, who has done, and who is like again
to do Us incalculabls damage. We dope
Dow viii put restraint upon himsslf hsrs-
after. and keep away from interesting So
cesh widows. If he cannot do the nationsl
cause any good, be ought not to rlacs hin
SELF IN position, where BY rank his ~ossi.
lessness is equslized against the ability Of
'csptarsd ssessh ofiosr1.-Boses Cssyj~.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-10-07

THE Louisville Democrat, noticing the
telegraph that Crittenden and McCook are
to be court nartialed for thar conduct at
the late battle, tainks it strange that any
one should hold those officers worthy of CEN
sure, or believs that they are responsible
for the recent disaster TIE Deuocras SAYS:
THAT they wero swept from the feld Is cr-
t:rely due TO their thin, extended lines,
which tue general plan Of the battle gave
them A court martial could moi, make
this palmer, nor throw upon them the re.
spon,ibility. which belongs else whers.n .
Those who bave read the account Of the
battle can see that the true blame rests on
other shouldersn