The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-01-23
NEW SERIES-NO 476



"A Milwaukee paper in giving the vote
in the Republican caucus in our legisla-
ture, gives the name of James Smith jr.,
who was voted for in opposition to Gov.
Ramsey, as "Junius Sweet" "jr. Such is
fame, in the hands of the telegraphers.
The Chaska Valley Herald says a
Mrs. Judd, lately arrested at Nashville, as
a spy, visited that town last summer, and
'mortgaged her farm for quite sum and
returned South. At the time some of our
citizens expressed their opinion that she
was here then as a spy" Her informa-
ton obtained from the Minnesota Valley,
must have been Of great service to the re-
bells.
The st. Cloud Union wants to know
"Why are not some of the influential bus
ness men of St. Cloud down at St. Paul,
looking to the action of the legislature on
the Superior Railroad" Mrs Swisshelm
was here last week.
The Winona Republican says the cit
izens of that place have raised means for
the purchase of q "superior rifle of a new
invention, to be presented to Mr.. J. W.
Duley, former resident of this county,
and more recently connected with the war
against the Internal Indians. Most of our
readers remember that Mr.. D. has been a
great sufferer from the redskins. He has
sworn terrible vengeance upon them, and
will devote the balance of his life to this
object. The rifle intended to be presented
to him is capable of being discharged eve
ry second, and will hold Is separate
charges without reloading. lis the neat
est weapon we ever saw for Indian hunt
ing"
Mr.. DULEy was the man detailed to
cut the rope at the execution of the In
dians at Mankato, and glance at his
countenance wonld have convinced any
body that he enjoyed his Office.
We clip the following items from the St.
Peter Tribune OF the 16th
DURING the absence of Col. Wilkin and
Lieut.. COL Marsh, at St. Paul, Major
Buell., of the Cavalry Regiment, has been
in command at this post.
A SOLDIER named Chase, belonging to
Capt Sullivanis company, Tenth Regiment,
died at the hospital on Wednesday even
ing.
FRANKLIN Brown, of Capt. Skaro COM
pany, Ninth Regiment, died on Tuesday,
of Dyptheria, and was buried on Wendes-
day. Mr.. Brown was sick only short
time.
The body of Chas E. Swift was taken
to Minneapolis on Tuesday, and from
thence will be sent to his relatives in Mas
sachusetts.
QUARrERMAsTER OWENS, of the Ninth
Regiment, has been confined to his room
for nearly two weeks by severe illness.
He was attacked with Erysipelas in the
arm, and since then has suffered greatly.
We are pleased to learn that he is now re-
covering.
Capt. HYATT, of the Mouted Regiment,
has been i'll with Iniamatory Fever, but is
again able to be about
THERE are at present upwards of thirty
sick in the hospital, requiring the constant
care and scrutiny of the Surgeon. Evi-
| IDENTIFY the mission of the Soldiers Aid So
ciety has not yet been fully performed, and
there is still good work to do in behalf
Of the sufferers
THE celebrated petition of Col. Pratt for
the removal of the Sioux to Boston Com
mons, has been forwarded to the President
with the signatures of three thousand citi-
zens Since the Cononelis return home
he has been engaged in the favorite work,
and with no decrease in former success.
He regards this step as necessary for the
peace of Boston, and the safety of 10.