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The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-12-18
REPORT OF THE SECRETARY
OF THE NAVY.

WASHINGTON! Dec. ., 18e3.-This report
embraces SO pages. and begins with the block
ade. The extent of the blOckaded coast is
8 $40 miles, with 189 harbor and river openings
and much of the coast presents a double shore
to be guarded. In addition to the blockading
feet more than one hundred vessels have been
employed in patrolling the rivers The dis
taries is 8 655 miles On the Gulf and the At
lantic 1000 of sounds rivers and inlets have
also been penetrated and watched with unceas-
ing vigilance
The blockade is becoming more effective and
complete There has been progress in repell-
ing the rebels from the coast. The unprinci.
pied traders who successfully violated law and
public morality in illicit traffic with the rebels
during the early part of the war, have found
their operations during the past year most dis.
astrOus. .f.....
Admiral Lee continues to command the North
Atlantic Squadron The highest encomiums
are passed on the naval officers as men of sleep
less vigilance and bravery. 1t is not known
that any vessels elude the vigilance of the South
Atlantic Squadron ... ......
More than year ago operations were COM
menced with view of interdcting all traffic
and If possible of capturing Charleston ITSELF
but by reason OF delays and difficulties in fitting
out the lrOn-clad fleet, q demonstration was not
made till the 9TH of April history Of the
operations before Charleston is then given.
The Secretary then alludes to the conflict that
took place in Warsaw Sound, between the
Weehawken and the Atlanta. and concludes
that this remarkable result was all additional
testimony in favor of the monitor class of YES
sells for harbor defence and coast service, against
any navy vessels that have been or are likely 10
be constructed to visit our shores
1t appears to have extingushed whatever
lingering hope the rebels may have had of
withstanding our naval power by naval weap-
Ons.
Admiral Bailey continues to command the
Eastern Gulf squadron Then follows a history
of the Southern Gulf squadron under Admiral
Farragut. Had land force been in readiness
to cooperate with the feet Vicksburg could
have been captured after the occupation of New
Orleans. The blockade of the Gulf is satisfac.
tory, and recently the rebel traffic through
Matanoras has become Insignificant since the
capture of Brownsville. -
Admiral Porter, in command of the Missis.
sippi squadron, is complimented as an officer
of great energy and extraordinary vigor. II is
but little over two years since we had meta
naval vessel on all the western waters. Now
we have hundred vessels carrying 400 guns
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-12-18
NEW SERIES-NO. 524

dents proclamation diligent efforts were commenced
and have continued until the present time for rais
Ing cOlOred troops. Fifty thousand cOOred men are
now organized, and the number will rapidly increase
as the armies advance. The freed slaves make good
soldiers. They easily disciplined, and full of
courage. The slave has proved his manhood and Ca
paclty and maks good infantry, artillery or cav
sions. The colored troops have been allowed no
Dounes under the construction given by the depart
ment They can only, by the existing law, receive
ten collars per month for their services, while white
soldiers receive thirteen, with clothing and daily
ration.
The fortunes of war have brought within our lines
large numbers of cOlOred women and children. and
some 1nfm persons A solemn trust rests upon the
Government for their care and protection
The Adjutant General recommends the term OF en-
listment in the regular service to be fixed at three
years instead of FIVE in accordance with the act Of
1861, which expired by limitation on tine 1st of JAN
uary, 1863.
The Secretary gives list of the principal ordnance
materials in the control of the Department at the be-
ginning of the war; &C., and the quantities of these
articles which have since been procured, and the
quantities on hand June Both, 1863. The figures
immense
The operations of the Chief Engineer connected
with the survey of the Northern and Northwestern
Lakes have been continued and during the past sea-
son have consisted in the survey of Portage Entry on
Lake Superior, and in resumng the survey of Green
the channels of the st. Clair Flats and of the St.
George, as we'll as of the st Marys River, &C.
The details of tho Quartermaster Generals depart
ment are also given Also. the report of the Com
mssary General OF Subsistence. 1t is believed that
the troops at every point have heen supplied with an
abundance OF wholesome food; and that if in the
movement of the armies temporary want has been
felt it has not been due to any want of foresight
attention on the part of the COmmissary Generals
department..
The Paymaster Generals report and the Adjutant
Generals report, with full details, are also given.
A compliment is paid to the military telegraph, for
the valuable services it has rendered to the Govern
ment, under the superintendent of Col Stager and
Major Robert.
After abiding to claims against that Depart
ment, and say ing that further legislation larger
appropriation will be required to carry them into
effect he concludes as follows:
81 may he permitted to express the hope that the
next annIal report from this Department may an
nounce the complete overthrow of the rebel ion and
the restoration of peace and the establishment of
Union on square foundation, in al the bounds of
the United States.
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-Advices from Mexico to the 28th. via San
Francisco, announce that Gen. Comonfort was
killed by band of Mexicans who favor the
French. The French were marching on Qua
dalajara and Morelia. The city of MauganillO
had been sacked and robbed. The Juarez gov
eminent was pOwerless and anarchy reigned
within that residents nominal Jurisdiction
The New York herald., 1863-10-30
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ool,Hs oENSHEEE sHEE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE
DANIEL A. MATHEWS, AUCfIONEER.
~ Salesroom &C Nassau street.
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DANIEL MATHEWS 4 co. win sell at auction 70.
morrow Saturday. 10Y O'Clock G their salesroon C5
Nassau street near Maiden lane. large assortment Of
Household Fun nure removed for convenience OF SALE
s,sDg OF rosewood P9nr Suits In crimson and gold
tel and green reps mahogany and walnut Sofas Arm
Chairs, 6ido Chars, Centre Tables. Bullets EXtension
Tables, hng Chars Lounges, Turkish Easy Chairs. oak
and oedwainut Bedroom Suits Hair Mattresses Pnasss
Feather Beds Brussels and Ingram Carpets Stair Carpets
Mats Rugs. Floor Cloths, Bedseads Bureaus. Washsans
enameled Cottage Suits Gard Tables iron Bedsead Mat
ting Refrigerator Silver Plated Ware, Chus Kitchen Fur.
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OruoE or THE STREET COMMISSIONERS, NEW
TO CONTRACTORS -Proposals enclosed In sealed en.
vel re- epd rsea vita the ls u the work and WITH .s
s. aas 9a n Il as % s ".a rSsaS M S 10 @ @
building ne~ s'.. Are engine aud tender Tor u'e Of
~ ins Gre engine AMI tender for q
por baIdns Gre engine and tender Tor Of
Yr binding new engns tender for %
Engine coupany N 81
rrr building new tender Tor ET.n ,, Enrine tsmpsny
For rrbudIng steam Ore engine for use q Engine Con
ssw hand engine for use q fnsine Company 70 "a
Fss Sdss e.rfsue a. sslgi r H. a.e s coa"spy NO ss
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SALES Ar AUCTION.
sALES AT AUOTIOH.
A uCroN NOTICE. LEyERIoH TAR0EK
n ALCrIONEIk
AAoHificENr ~ hotsEmoLp rukkiEpRk

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sSeSn sS ,s 1s TIC S,n.r. 4 made 70 oas;
tho best description Snsw,ss sns y ,ssss sonss : s,sr
soPerS ss,' Of broesde Curtains cornoss Bands and Tss
,'S s9sss s"S 1
wh sa brocads Of he rehe. as.erp.on viz .le.s
sec.s snS soss.s centre S
o.nsoe Tables ebony Ghar.n ooeein tapes
~ Painting. by eminent artists Two eessn Paintings BY
e match PaaS S sfsns snspe r fSa by ose Hns y
q oc sS .ns xss a4 .S
WSoso,"s oob Stool AND COVER
instrument madc 10 order for the present s~ne
:" R3sEWto'oop CANTERBURY MUSIC BOOKS, 40,
pINING ROOM
Tabs Arm s ,sI s's
T oSs cr saa
stands; sets Of Finger BOWS, ruby and psrlan mrrbe
ssso1ssS Is. ss,; pieces; ssa siyeS pansr
spoons and ports ivory hsnaes fss sSry
Lounges AND Chairs. covered in reps
ss''f Hair sassas wfsssIe fsssr rsS A.
Councrpanes &c Also Basement and Kitchen Furniture
A uor,as assssEE sHEE aS SovsEuoLD FURNITURE.
handsome Brussels aud Ing. .ain CarIots-By Il. ROTH
property q Phillip Abety, the
dence ITO West Eighth street. between Masdouga
Sixth avenue this friday afternoon at two O'Clock pre-
cisey consisting o. three beautiful Paror Suits covered
rich satin brcael land reps Pannfortc elegant
Arpc top Tables Lt.ge,e Turkish Lounge and Chair
s,ns BrSnss ces Vases oil fsnsss rosewood and
hogsny BedsteAda Bureaus, best Hair aud spring Mat
tresses B0sters Pillows Blankets bed Lounges Kocters
Chairs. Mirrors Extension Taba. Dining Chairs Buffet.
Kitchen Furniture Brussels and Ingram Carpets. &C.
ID A. CHILTON, AUCTONBER.
d. UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT SALE OF HIDES,
TALLOW AND HORNS.
Wn bc sold at public auction on Saturday. Oct 81 h II
o'clock A. NJ. at IL Albany street. near West -
l85 green satcd Hidcs
casks Talow.
81 casks containing 4. .S36 Horns.
Eaic positive. Terms cash. Sale by order OF
Capt IT, b. EATON, A. G. q. y, United States Army.
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CORPORATION NOTICES.

CRoT0S AQuHDucT DEPARTMENT, OCT %. iss5.
" UNPAID WATER RENTS.
Notice "a hereby given that further penalty of en per
viii be added 20 al unpaid rents ,he lrat day
OF November merit THOMAS n IAPPkN,
water Registrar
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rJENRY II. LEEDS a co. AUcTIoSgERs

IJENRy II. LEEDS A co, AUCTIoNBERs
ii HENRY II. LEEDS Z Co. will sell at auction.
Saturday, October at IL clock la front Of sore No
Is Nassau street.
pair of black Canadian Ponies I3 hands high and
years old believed TO be sound and kind in al harness
Also extension Top Barouch- seats four persons IN
good order Also n sell 81 Double Harness
Also large brown Horse 10 hands high heavy name and
tail years old soand and kind In single and double har
meas, 10 good saddle horse.
pair of graz carra8e Horses l5, hands high about
old warrcnled sound gentle and Kind single and
double harness. one OF them can be used A. saddle
horse
Also bay Horse years old l51 hands high warranted
kind gentle In all harness aud excellent
die horse Also bay Horse yes,s old loH hauds hi II,
warranted sound, kind gentle In all aud
been used In q private famil, ladys saddle horse
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DANIEL A. MATHEWS. AUCTIoNEER-sALEsRoOM
IL ii Nassau street

DANIEL A. MATHEWS co viii sell AT auction. to.
fSaturday) clock. front of their sales
room SO Nassau street Maiden lane, handsome bay
Mare. Is hands high bob tall sound. gentle and kind
trot In 81 minutes also top square box Buggy, In
ccle1t condition. also set OF good single Harness. tho
whole being gentleman leaving Europe
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IL y q
Ill II. LEEDS co will sell at auction. Saturday,
81 l0, O'Clock at salcsrno % Nassau street,
Household Furniture consisting Of Brussels and Ingram
Carpets rosewood Suit and gold br catel
6ak Extension Dions Table. rosewood corner Eta
ceres, carved oak marble top Buffet carved oak DINING
Room Chairs Paror and O1ice scwood bookcases Lace
Window Curtains gilt frame Pier and Maptcl Mirrors r.te
wood Chairs green figured broca,el Delaine window
Curtains rosewood marble top Etagere Dining Table carv
ed sewood black walnut aud NAH ogany Bcds,eadsi ma
hogauy Chairs In harclOth, Easy Chairs,
wood and mahogany marble top Dressing Bureaus Lace
Window Curtains gilt frame &C. also sir Sew
Mschines also several very line upright and square
Pianos by celebrated makers China Crockcry and
Glass Ware. Kitchen Furniture, &c
The New York herald., 1863-10-30
STEAMBOATs.

(,HANGE or HoUR-Ok AND AFTER MONDAY,
~ Nov 2 the steamers Of the Norwich snd Worcester line
Will leave thsir BERTH pier 80 Norta O'Clock NJ
instead Of 0 as heretofore. r. n MARTIN, Agent
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ExrnissEs.

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DRY GOODS.

INURs FURs FURS PHILLIPS PATENT MINK
II Mud and Collar direct from Washington, Which We
call the public 10 inspect early we have large stock y,
hand erery description Of Fnrs which have maDfAe
tured for The New York market and viii sell hfy cent
lower than any other house ~ the city Don't ferse, 70 call
a. Philips FIr Emp rum, 219 Grand street NJ business
done on Saturday until O'Clock.
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HENRY d. MINER. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS g
III Nassau street, opposite the Post Office -MikkK q
SOMERvILLE will se auction Friday October ~ at
10Y oclock their ssesroom Nassau street. genteei
Hous~hold Furniture By best city makers
order removed from private residence for Of
consisting English Velvet Brussels, Three Ply and
Ingram Carpcis carved rosewood Aror suit n crimson
brocaei and plush rosewood bedsesds
Bureaus wsshstands ensmellcd Cottage snts Lace and
Broatc Curtains gilt frame French Plate Pier and Mab,e
Mirrors black walnut Bedsteads Bureaus and Chairs
Lounges and Bay Chairs Gas Chnndelers Bracxs BOOK
Paintings and Engravlnss black walnut Extension
Table and Chairs best Hair Mattresses Feather Beds Boil
and Pillows Glass Ware, Ac. Alss nj IL
O'Clock rosewood Piano. made by DunhAm Of
rir aud bnish do do, by Barhydt Morange. OF Al
York.
The New York herald., 1863-10-30

II 900 CERTIFICATES HAVING RAD ovg MORE
X.OCO tsoth extracted by Dr.. ). JAY NlLLhk5, 100
MrAAt street. two blocks from broadway cAecruiy 10
- tbs ~ recon- mendainn 70 those SUFFERING IRON oon
- EsTHLK N. BROWN, lai GNJ..oa s;fesl
The New York herald., 1863-10-30

GRAND MASS MEETISG-THE MEMBERS OF THE
VI Committee Of Arrangements for the Grand Mass Meet
ing TO he held a Cooper In ttute Saturday evening
requested 10 attend punctually at Tammany Hall. this
day (Friday), att oclock by order OF
DOUGLAS TAILOR. Chairman.
Joint Committee OF Arrangements
HARRIS BoGERI Secretaries
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MADAME rkRsfLi.E. PRwALB PHYSICIAN Ia.
IVA dcs wbr desife botrd and he hfst o mecs suend
upof 1nfnk ther c,nhnen~ut fRfet -
sse clrs fer ths psa cs A. fs oreeo~ish s,rcci New
Drk
The New York herald., 1863-10-30

ATH WARD DEMOCRATIC UNION ASSOCIATION -
At large and highly influential meeting Of the democ-
racy held at ye Pearl street on 18th th
others In OF the regular nominee for the Assembly
William r. Kirk motion Morgan Jones, ESQ, was In
trodnccd He urged al present 70 sustain william Kirk
rdny evening when the state and county ticket will be
ratified. Eminent speakers will be present BY order
DANIEL LEAMY. President
The New York herald., 1863-10-30
POLITICAL.

GRAND RATIFICArioN MEETING or THE 10TH
~ Ward Union Democratic Association VIII he held s
lsS East Forty his street this (FIicayl ming Oc 20
bociock. The citizens Of the ward iyiIed 70 attend
Eninent SPEAKERS will address the meeting. among whom
arc Hon. J0tn IT, MtCunn. Law. ~ kiernan, ESQ., James
Il hchsssers Esq. aud II; T. C.ehrane. Esq
JAMES MURPHY, President.
, 1863-03-03
FROM ST. LOUIS,

LopeCla4 ulspa4cn 10 1nc IhlGA1o Ifi6une.J
6r. LOUIS, March 4, 1868.
A discovery has been made that certain men
have been hiring contrabands to take into the
interior, osteusibly US 1aborers, but iu reality
for the purpose Of selling them into bondage.
Several arrests have been ordered.
a guerilla gang has lately appeared in
Wright county, near Lebanon. They are stcal-
ing all the horses and cattle they can find. A
cavalry force has started In pursuit from Lcb~
anon. The 24th Missouri. wrecked on the
Iron Mountain Railroad on Saturday, left to-
day for Rolla.
Ninety-fve prisoners have arrived in twen-
ty-four hours, including three Captains hold
ing regular Confederate commissions.
A shipment Of seyenty-three commissioned
officers belonging to the rebel service will be
made to Camp Chase tomorrow.
The Marine Brigade for special service
against river guerillas, is ready for embarka-
tion. It consists Of infantry, cavalry and ay-
Ing artillery, aud will be constantly afloat ex-
cepttpg when chasing gueril'as. Five boats
will be needed, but only three have arrived
here to convey the brigade down the river.
We understand that there was notice from
Provost Marshal Dick posted on each OF
the banks this morning, calling upon each Of
them for a list Of Directors, together with
the names Of those whose terms Of service cx.
pire to-day. This is the day for the election
Of one-half Of the Directors, and 1t Is pre-.
sumed that the object Of the notice Is to &C.
cure thoroughly loyal men in the boards.
, 1863-03-03
GEN. RosEcKANs on DEsEHr1oys.

GEN. KDsECEANs on DESEHTI0Ns.
.~~-.. - following is q letter sent by Gen.
Rosecrans to the Governors Of the several
Etatcs. It will be seen that the General
writes only to the Governors OF those
States which furnish the soldiers to his
army, and like q soldier, carefully abstains
from mcddling with anything more than
1hc concerns Of his command:
MrnrHEEsBono, Feb, a. 1868
To the Governors OF Ohio. Kaneas. Minnesota.
Pennsylvania, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri and
Michigan:
think it due to those who suffer In the field, as
well as tliosc who foot the bills at home, and run
The .ssk Of being called ont to defend home and
national lsc, ,thnt al dese1ters should be returned
TO drty. AL citizens are interested in this Those
who oppose 1t favo. perjury and rascallty, because
q man who agrees to serre his country takes wages
and even bounty money, and yio1atcs his oath o1
ser7ice By deee1tng is peEjurcr and rascal and
probably coward Why should not the Lcaisla
tuse psssa law diefranchising md lisQuallfying
from giving evidence, Ill deserters as for otherin
famous crimes.
{011cial.) r. S. RosEcnAss,
Major General.
HENRY STONE Lieut. ard A. G.
, 1863-03-03
Ul)|eago Gribnne.


Congress had busy day yesterday, and
passed large number Of important meas.
urcs. Tie bill fixing the Pacific Railroad
gauge al four feet eight inches, and the one
authorizing the President of the United
States to issue letters Of marquc and repri
sal are among the measures only needing
to be perfected By tho Presidents sigua
turc.
The ucws Of the loss Of the Indianola
Our new iron-clad, captured by the rebels
below Ficksburg, was the leading theme
Of remark yesterday afternoon Our dis
patches from Cairo and below we're cut of
by the storm last night, and we have no
particulars; but this time the news comes
in the first instance official, and needs No
confirmation. 1t certainly needs investi-
CATION.
, 1863-03-03
FROM lMURFREESB0R0,;
a ASuccessful Federal Expedition.

Especial Dispatch to the Chicago Tribunal
MURfnEEsBoRo, Tenn, March 2, 1868
Yesterday the Sd and 4th Ohio cavalry met
the enemy in the vicinity Of Bradyyllle and
routed then, hip and thigh. Our force was
about {, 500 strong, consisting of part of the
two regiments I have named. The Sd vas
commanded By Col. j. ". Paramore, who
also WAS immediately in command Of the
whole force, and the 4th By Col. Eli Long
Besides these, part Of the LIST Tennessee cav
airy, Major Murphy, participated in the carly
portion Of the fight with much gal1antry.
The action took placea about one mile beyond
town. The rebels we're: I'd Kentucky cavalry,
Lieut.. Col. ]. ". Boy1es; 18th Alabama, Mai,
Malone. 4 part Of their force dismounted
and took position behind q ledge Of rocks, and
fought bravely for twenty minutes. Col. Para-
moro had so skfllfully disposed his forces that
after the fight had continued for some time In
front, he could assai1 them upon both tanks.
When the fanks came up q charge was ordered.
Our men rushed upon the rebels with drawn
sabres, and utterly dispersed them, cut num-
Der Of them down as they ran, and pursued
them three miles. The enemy's loss was five
hu1EuJ LAAt} hIAAAtA3 @tA4 4t+lat UuE HUI.
dred prisoners.
Among the prisoners was the Adjutant of
Basil Duke Forman's regiment, Cd Kentucky,
and seven other commissioned officers. Our
loss was 1 killed and wounded, as follows:
Killed, Geo. N. saums, Sd Ohio, Co. F;
wounded, Lieut.. ]. R. Hall, Sd Ohio, Co. z,
slightly; sergt. Chas. Benham, Sd Ohio, Co.
I, slightly; D. G. Ashley, Sd Ohio, Co. I, &C.
verely; Capt. R. Il. Riflinbesch, 9TH Ohio, Co.
I, severely; Corp. Berry Winans, 4th Ohio,
Co. I, severely; Thos, Torpe, Sd Ohio, Co. Z,
mortally.
We captured from the enemy 100 horses
and equipments, more than 100 saddles, en-
tirely new, wagon load Of picket ropes, etc.
Gen. D. Stanley accompanied the exepedi-
tion, exhibiting his usual gallantry. Generals
Negley and Stanley, who planned the expcdl-
tion, deserve much credit for the same.
Sixteen hundred men from Negley's diyi-
sion formed part Of the expeditionary forces,
and although not participating Immediately
in the fight, remained within supporting dis.
tancc and bagged some rebels who attempted
to get to the rear.
Basil Duke is very sick at Huntsville, Ala.
Morgan and wife are at McMinnvillc. The
weather is clear and cool
, 1863-03-03
BAD NEWS FROM VlcKSBURG.
LOSS OF THE INDIAN0LA.

WASHINGTON, March 2.-Admiral Porter
telegraphs Secretary Welles as follows:
II regret to inform you that the Indianola
has fallen into the hands of the enemy. The
rams Webb and Queen Of the West attacked
her twenty-five miles from Vicksburg and
rammed her until she surrendered, all o.
which can be traced to Noncompliance with
my Instructions. Don't know particulars, u
, 1863-03-03

CONGRESSIONAL ELEcr1cxs.-The States
which are to have elections for members Of
Congress this year are as follows:
New Hampshlte 81 second Tuesday in
March.
Rhode Island {2,) first Wednesday in April.
Connecticut ~ first Wednesday in April.
Kentucky o. first Monday In August.
Vermont g. first Tuesday in September.
California (s), fir5t Thursday in September.
West Virginia will elect three members,
and there may be applicants for seats from
the old State Of Vlrginia, one member; from
Louisiana, two members; from Tencssec,t two
members.