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The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-10-07

Report of Gen. Il. d. Sibley to the
War Department.

HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF MINNESOTA, }
DEPARTMKNT OF THE NORTHWEST,
SAINT PAUL, August %, 1864.
GENERAL: In the critical and complicated
state of our Indian relations, have the honor
to offer for your consideration certain facts and
suggestions with reference to the present con-
dition and future of the savages embraced
within this military district, which may be of
some value to the Government in determining
the policy to be adopted.
The number of these Indians is, including
men, women, and children, approximately as
follows:
Remnant of the NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.,
Wakputas and Sissetons Sioux, who
participated more or less actively in
the outbreak of 1862, not including
the prisoners at Davenport. Iowa, and
those removed to the Missouri reser-
walton, $50 lodges, containing. 200
Bands of EyanktOnais in the region of
Devils Lake, 1, 900 lodges 6,OOO
Sisseton Sioux and Cutheads who did not
join in the massacres of 1862, and
who are generally inclined to peace,
2OO lodges ................. 1900
Aggregate of the several bands of Chip
pewas in Minnesota. $500
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-10-07

The Removal Of the Residenss..Hen.
sherman's Dispatch 20 News
Agent.l II
ATLANTA. Monday Sent %

ATLANTA, Monday, Sept. %.
The following, which belongs to the testi.
monials from the authorities at Atlanta. has
just been received in continuation and in con.
ciusion of the subject. I send you q copy of
the Mayors letter. wy ~
(Signed) w n srJuDNaAH,
The Goodhue volunteer., 1864-01-20
Military Appoiu iinents,

Tho following military appointments s
were made by Gov. Swift, in order to COM
[plete the organization OF tho Secoud Regi-
mert OF Minnesota Cavalry -
Colonel-Robert n. McLaren, Major
Sixth Regiment MINI. Vol.
Lieut.. Colonel-Wm, Piender, Of Brown
county, who held the same rank in tho
Mounted Rangers:
First Majon-Capt. E. 4. Rice, Fifth
Regiment Rim, Vol.
Second Major-Capt John II. Thompson
4th Regiment Minn.tVol.
Third Major-Lieut, Robert II. Rose, Of
ono Of the Minnesota Companies Of the Fifth
Iowa Cavalry.
The following Minnesota soldiers have
been appointed to the several positions be
low indicated, iu tho lst Regiment Missou
ri volunteers Of African descent
Theodore II. Barrett, 9Th Minnesota
Volunteers.
Frederick E. Miller, Corporal LIST Minn:
Vol.
James F. Bradley, Sergeant 9th Minneso-
to Volunteers.
CD. Woodward, Corporal 9th Minnesota
Volunteers.
W. c. Durkoy, Sergeant 9th Minnesota
Volunteers.
FIRST L1EurENANTs.
F. F. Coffin, Sergeant 9th Minnesota VOL
unteerS.
SECOND LIEUTENANTs.
Sergeant VIM. J. Worden, Company K.
9TH Minnesota Volunteers.
The following officers, non commissioned
officers and privates, are announced as ofh
GERS of the Second Regiment Missouri VOL
unteers OF African descent:
FIRST LIEUTENANTs.
William Darnell. Corporal 7th Minnesota
Volunteers.
Thomas Scan,lebury, Sergeant 7lh Min
nesota Volunteers.
SECUND L1EUTENANTS.
David Thayer, Private 9th Minnesota
Volunteers,
Samuelsu. Harrison Corporal 7th Mime
sofa Volunteers.
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SUPPORT or AGED PARENTS.

SUPPORT or AGED PARENTS.
Fea,herstone-Frank Green, Merritt
Tripp. Philip Sto1kel. !.
i!olden-Andrew II. Bjurnka. d
Neutrality-suspicious. Nelson. Nc!s Sew
erson.
Warsaw-Peter Olson, Thomas Mel
son.
ELECTION By PARENTS. ..
F,atherstone Chauncey Dorsey, Frank
Green, George Woodlev.
Ao'den-Renry Johns-n, Neiis. Knut-
son.
Red Wing--John Day.
vsy, y,Zumbrota-Guy R. 'Slosssnsa.4
TRANSFERRED FROM CLASS l TO CLASS 2.
Cannon Falls--D. NJ, James. Minor Hill
yard. ....
Florence--Ahel W. Brrr1s.
uo.dcn--J ohm Ennison, Hdlver Ennison.
The Goodhue volunteer., 1864-01-20
The Draft.

The draft has not been postponed, it is
only delayed to give tho draft commission
ers time to prepare the quotas Of the sever
al towns, whic}r ittsooo be done,s and theo
they may receive orders at any moment tt
proceed. The Goyernment ie not anxious
to compel men to gointo the army, it great
'y prefers volunteers but men it mus
have, and though it has delayed until the
last moment, in order. to give men a chance
to volunteer. the time is com,nS-is neal
at hand when it must have men. ao>
Wher the draft takes place it will be 70,
all the men duo. from this state a: the time
Of thedraff. That number at the date o
Gov. Swifts messageto the legislature now
in session was 1924. These will be DRAFT.
ed from the towns that have not filled thei,
quotas. The distinction between the Isl
and I'd class has been abolished, and the
draft will take any whose name happens ia
come out Of the box, between twenty and
forty five years. The communication has not
been repealed, but has been raised from $500
to $500.
Now it is probable we can have until the
lst Of March in which to raise tho men re.
quirod. The following telegram was re
ceived last Saturday by Capt. saunders,
Provost Marshal General Of Minnesota
WASHINGTON, D. C. Jan. II.
The time for paying the bountles OF $500
and $40, and the SIS and $25 premium
is extended to March l, 1864. And these
bnunties and premiums will be paid in ca
scs Of men enlisted between January 9th
1869. and and January II. 1864, the same
as before.
(SirncdA JAS. 3. Fay,
Provost Marshal General.
Dated January 5, 1865.
We have no word of advice to give
Men who are liable to be drafted, ought to
have sense enough to see that their safest
way is to volunteer, and thus secure the
heavy boun,ics to their families. Sheriff
Chandler is the recruiting officer for this
county. who will give any information that
may be desired.
The Goodhue volunteer., 1864-01-20
Exemptions from Dran.

We publish below list Of all from this
county that have been exempted from the
draft, with tn, causes for which each VA
exempted. .s.> ............
MANIFEST PERMANENT PHYSICAL DISABILITY
Cannon Falls-John A. Wilson, Wilbu,
Scotield, Alpheus Scofeld and Bsnjamin A
Town.
Belle Creek--Johs NcNsmara, 49,
Oramel Rrace, Georss 7,
Red w;ug-Andrew Koch. John II
Richter, Thomas Tsyioe. E. Il. Alley. $s
vasa-Hans tlaasoa. sJamss Whi,comb.
Fea,herstons-John II. Van VAlken,
Fin. bland wi,li.m P. H.l, and Tr.
man Parker.
sss }.ssss za9ALiESAok. SF@s 81 .&sssaasss
lloldcn-Ols Aslhuns, Ols Q. slsllas,
Knut Carlson. $50 r. yas a.s. s.s... s-..s.
Faashsrs,ons-orrin Lloyd. 80"
Wanamiuso-Irvine Ossson. '
Pine Island-JoAn ksups, lessee Halla
way. a&#s a Is E3% #ssa IL ~
uSsuiTA1LxxExs oF. AaE.
Burnxide-John Plant. ss,.zssss.e.s. ss.s
Red Wins-John Connor. -.
roy sxsaDEScE
Crn,r,l Point-David n. Taher. :
Warsaw--L I. Carpenter. as
Goodhue-~Mm II. Drase. ~
Wanaminso-Wm. s Aunroc.
TWO on xogk MxxsEss ~ FAMILY lx sx1
yyck :
ho,don- JoAa ]. Fssersss. aT.sf
The Goodhue volunteer., 1864-01-20
LEGISLATIVE.

Jan. II. 1864.
SEyArx.-'rhe resolution Of Senator
MILLER, offered yesterday Gnceasiny the
Committee on education and on States
Prison to :hrao members each,) WAS taken
up AMI adopted.
Senator STEVENS moved that the
Secretary provide nece sary postage for the
members and officers. Amended so as to
read ito the amount OF five dollars each,
acd adopted.
HousE.-Mr. WISWELL gave notice of
intention to introduce = bill allowing
bounties to volunteers and their families.
Mr.. RICHARDSON gave notice Of in
intention - introduce a memorial to Con-
gress for line Of military posts FROM Alb.
ercrombie to Bannock City in Idaho.
.@.., JAN. l3.
SENATE. mir. THACHER gave notice
of'a bill to amend the Militia Law BY s.r'k-
ing ont tho sections providing for the "a
rades Of companies aud battallions.
" a- STANDING COMMITTEES.
The Rresielsne announced the follow.ue
Standing Committees.
Einance-McKusck, Miller, and Langley.
Judiciary-Berry, Norton, and 7Ottman.
Elections-Stevens, Morrison, and Lin
coin. :..
+ Clains.-N,cols. Daniels and Porter.
Eausation-Norton, Daniels, Pillsbury,
Langley and McKusick. ~
Pubic Lands-Ottmon, Swift, and Thach.
Internal zmprorsment-Daniels. Shillock
aud Norton
FsderR Rela.ioas-S Swift, Ostman. aud
Langley. - @5@t~@a + &-a - i
Agucu!tures and Nannfactwss-Pillsbury.
Porter and Cameron.
Aiht,ry 4fair.-Miller. Porter and
Morrison >'S* - p s'<.~. s ~ Il
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, Rice and Nort~n.
Banks-Nicols. Pillehurys and Wilson.
Railrvak,- Rics, Morrison. Norsoa. Miller
Swift, Warner. Sprague, Cameron and VIII
son. sSN' ~ - z-" =
Sints Charitable Iastitxtisns-Berry, Cam
eron and Stevens. - a
So 7owa. aa4i Cosatiss-Thaeher. Stevens
aud Lincoln. =
laden 4tsa;rs- swift, Shillcck and Perte
. Pabtie Baaisiin9s anf Grosnas-Caneron,r
Daniels and Stevens. u II s..
s.afs Ptss,a-Merrisoa, Nieols, Linsoln
McKusick. and Warren. - a..s..sSs..s-. j
) State Liarary-Shillock, Wilson and Rice.
! Priatia9-Waruer. Teacher asd Lincoln.
Essresssmeae-Ds Dsuisls Wiassn 11d Ott-
man. e5a ~ sa&e
Warren, Hostera SpGssus :.
Charge a Na~e,- -Camsson, Barry and
Shllloek. ~@s5
The Goodhue volunteer., 1864-01-20
Editorial Drc.ilica.

The Governor has re appointed Oscar
MalnroS Adju'ant Quartcrmaster, and in
spec,or General Of the military forces Of
this S,ate.
There arc required twonty fur hundred
and twenty four men yet to FL! the quota
OF this State.
In the Lyceum at st. Paul, they are dis
cussins tho question. "ResoleeI that it is
necessary for tho peace ard union Of the
Uui.cL States to abolish slavery" We
can't sec where the room for discussion
comes in.
A telegram says, Mrs. Kate Spraeuc was
hurt by two passenger cars on the express
train from Cleveland to Pittsburg being
thrown from tic track. Hen. Joshua R,
Gidiinss was on the same train and tainted
during the excitement. There is no state
mcnt that he was hurt. *-.
A war between Germany and Denmark
s imminent, The German federal Dieet
hy vote OF eight against seven, the repre-
sentative from Luxumburg not voting. have
ordered the federal troops to march into
llolS,ein, and the Danish government has
beforehand given notice that such an act
would be accepted as I declaration e! war.
an act has passed Congress extending the
time Of the payment OF large bountiss to
the first o: March. This understood to
postpone the draft till that time. :e--
Tho Serants have past sn act exempting
Ouakers from the draft. II tho House con.
ours in ,ha. act they ought, every member
Of them, to he drafted. s.- - =. IL -
The Portland daily press., 1864-09-14

iong ana perslstently argued against abolition
-tnat 1t was their business. and not ours. II
get rid OF slavery. But every one knows thai
american slavery is broad lie. No one can
honestly justify American slavery He may
say II Is not our fault, and we should let il
alone. But all must recognize it as a false.
nooo-a great wrong. The Government Is
nevertheless c1nrected with 1t publicly. The
conscience is educated to reputation of slay-
cry God, in his providence, has placed be-
lore us an issue with reference to it. When
the South is ready TO lay down its arms, let
us be as ready to receive them and those who
have not forfeited their lives by their agency
In promoting the rebellion. let them live; but
those tcho hare forfeited their tiues, let them
stciRqi tApplause.l Those who have been
guilty of the greatest crime that can be COM
mitted, should swing for it. But they say
they will not return. What, then, are we to
do? One man says: Terrible war Property
is going to ruin! Our sons ought to come
home and we should have peaeel
That's what we hear Ia our streets and in
our countng-rooms. But there Is no peace
in that direction. You will find that those
who cry 'peaceH and who say let rs have
peace at any sacriricep are not those who
have sleepless nights over the value of prin-
clpies and truth. You may take this into con-
sideration as you go along. They do not
have sleepless nights because great principles
are as stake. Shall | be asked to sacrifce our
national welfare, sacrifice all that we have
lost and all that we have suffered in this teri
Die war, in order that may escape the pains
and sacrifices of the present? What man can
write his will and say, this goes down to my
posterity, that | helped to arrest this war be-
fore its work was done? should be asham-
ed to have it said of me, that for property or
any other selfish considerations, l proved
false TO the issues Of this civil war OF 1854
We are not exhausted, even If it is carried
down to the next generation. And we ought
to carry it to the next generation, rather than
abandon 1t before the work is DONE"
The Portland daily press., 1864-09-14
Remarkable Thefts.

A seamstress named Townsend has been ar
rested is Philadelphia for stealing valuable
articles from families who employed her in
sewing. A search of her room revealed the
presence of five thousand dollars worth of
stolen goods-clothing, jewelry, ornaments,
china and five hundred books-which she had
purloined during several years. Much of the
property has been recognized and reclaimed
by the owners. The Bulletin says, "The per-
sons Tor whom she has been working are thun-
derstruck, many OF them declaring that now
they can no longer trust themselves. She
had been employed at 81 IS per day, and she
had been in the habit Of sewing for several
days in each year for eight or ten years Tor
many OF those whom she robbed, and ap-
pears to have ayaiied hersrlf of every oppor-
tunity TO help herself from her employers In
one case she was invited TO wedding in
house where she had been sewing and where
she had been treated as relative of the fam-
lily, and yet while the marriage ceremony was
progressing she stole from the bride a pair of
cuff pins and breastpin.n
The Portland daily press., 1864-09-14
The War slavery-Dnty of Loyal Citizens.

hev, Dr. Robinson, of the Rochester Theo-
logical Seminary, delivered powerful dis
course upon the condition of the country at
the Central Presbyterian church, In that city,
on Fast Day. 1t should be remarked that DR..
Robinson Is one Of those who, before the war.
was opposed 10 all intermeddling with slavery
lie was q conservative. Vow he holds the fol-
lowing vigorous language:
"If the war proc eds it will end slavery. We
do not prosecute the war for that purpose
We prosecute it ia defence of the Government
Being government, it has right to defend
itself would TO God that it defended itself
more vigorously, and that 1t would say to those
who assall it, you shall not stand here aud
preach treason, lapplausel, and You shall not
stand here and practise treason, The Execu-
tive may not be always right; The President
may be an ungainly man. What of it2 II
you have beauty of person, thank God for it,
but do not fall into the unspeskable meanness
of decrying man for what God has given him.
The acknowledged leader OF the rebellion, he
who stands the representative of the Confed-
eracy, says that they will have independence
or determination. My dnstcer is, then, take
extsrmination. (Applause.l
And that is the ruin OF slavery For one,
The Portland daily press., 1864-09-14
N OF Q H.
The Weed Sewing Machine Go.

Have established an Office for the sale of their Ma
chimes at No. 1871 Middle ST., opposite Free ST.,
which will be open to the public on Wednesday,
Sept !.
Wherever this Machine has been introduced it has
to great extent superseded all others. Having en-
gagged the services of Mr.. J. Bradford of Boston,
practical machinist who has had over ten years ex-
perience a manufacturer and repairer of Sewing
Machines they are prepared to repair and put in
perfect running order every kind of Sewing Ma
chine. For the purpose of introducing them more
extensively they viii for short time allow the value
of cheap and inferior machines In exchange for the
Weed Machine.
A limited number of Weed Machines to let by the
month or year.
Machine Findings of every description constantly
on hand.
Orders from the country should be addressed,
Weed Sewing Machine Co. No., l37! Middle st.
c. w. ROBINSON, Agent.
Portland SAINT
The Portland daily press., 1864-09-14

N4,ii desirable residence on Forest Avenue stew.
- ems rlains, cottage house, nearly new, with
gooo staoie adjoining; of an acre of land with
pear cherry ana pium trees, currsnts and Goosber.
mes in abundance; also asparagus and strawberry
beds; situated within one minutes walk of the
horse cars. Apply to J. H. COOK, No. Preble st.
.sepsdu
The Portland daily press., 1864-09-14
O "a N q I II q, N x
Government Z $40 loan.

This Bank is prepared to receive subscriptions to
the new $40 loan in sums Of $50 and upwards,
paying interest from date of subscription to August
10th, the date of the new loan.
The notes are convertible at the end of three
years into specie paying per cent $40 bonds.
one'eighth per cent will be allowed on allamounts
of $1,000 and over. B.C. SoMERBY,
Cashier.
Portland, Aug. !, lS8i.-dtf
The Portland daily press., 1864-09-14

ASSETS, 3lsf Jaae, 1854, $3.50 900. 90
Losses Paid 10 date, $3.50, ,O5O 90
Dicidead Paid in Cash to date, $40 1886 90
THIS Company offers peculiar advantages TO per.
intending 70 insure their lives, in its safety
and stability, acquired in its fourteen years expert
ence; in Its asses, which. without It's capital Of
500 amounts to three-quarters of million
OF dollars, being more than two hundred thousand
dollars in excess of its liabilities for the reinsurance
Of all outstanding risks in the facilities presented
in its accommodating system Of payments OF premi.
ums In the large number, diversified conditions and
occupations. various ages and localities Of lives in
sured giving the largest requisite SCOPE for the ope
ration of the laws of average mortality, and the am
plest guaranty to tho insured for the benefits there
of in the division Of prots, the annual apportion-
ment ofwhich having Tor the past fourteen years
averaged Forty per Cent. ofthe premiums paid.
Policies are Issued upon all the plans usual with
Life INSURANCE Companies. and at as low rates as 10
consistent with view to equity and solveney,
Parties desiring Agencies in towns where the COM
pany have none, and those Wishing Travelling Agen-
cies within the New England States, will apply to
ii. G. WILSON, 6s State Street, BOSTON, giving
such reference, or information ~ to age, present
and past business IS viii enable him 10 for. judg
ment in regard thereto. ;nnel4dsm
The Portland daily press., 1864-09-14
Hanson Block, Middle ST., No. IeI.

Scholarships good in any part Of the United States
se Principal has had 20 years experiences is always
on the spot, and attends TO his business and prom.
ses a. during the past IL years, pains shall be
spared Ia the future. Five hundred references Of
the hrst class business men, with many others of THE
city, Will testify TO the practical utility, capacious
ness and completeness of my sYstems and manner
OF teaching and e.zsns of other cities have testified
to the same. Diplomas viii be awarded for thor.
ough courses. Able Assistants secured. Bartlett's
Plan, the founder Of Commercial Calleges strictly
adhered to as regards not copying. Certain times
VIII be devoted TO Commercial Law elucidations.-
Come all who have failed 10 be taught business
handwriting aud win guarantee TO you success
Applicatoasso solicited for Accountants. sepsratein
struction given. Students enter any time. Sep
arate rooms for Iadies. Tuition reasonable. Intri-
cate accounts adjusted Ladies and Gentlemen that
desire 10 take lessons full separate course
In either Bookkeeping, Navigation, Commercial
Law, Photography, Higher Mathematics, Civil En-
gincering, Surveying, Native Hgsinpss Writing,
Commercial Arifhrastis, Correspondence, Card
Marklas, tsad teaching from printed copies and
Text Books will be avoided please call, or address
the Principal. R.N.BRowN.
Portland. Oct.2, 1858. oc2g cod g. eowly
The Portland daily press., 1864-09-14
County of Cumberland.

rRRAsuRER's oPPIcR, Aug, 1864.
STATEMENT OF Costs of Criminal Prosecutions
~ allowed by the Supreme Judicial Court, at the
July Term, A. ID. 1884 made in confornsity with the
requirements of act Of the Legislature OF Maine
entitled AN Act relating TO Fines and Costs of Grim
tnai Prosecutions" approved March 27th, 1868.
The Portland daily press., 1864-09-14

D On and after June 18th the steamer
kZ1s2SSs4 s4m~ CASCO will until further notice
z1"<l leave Burnhams Wharf, for Peaks
and Cushngs Islands at and 1890 A. NJ, and .
and 3.30P. NJ. Returning will leave Cushings Island
ut e.4g and IL. .l5 A. Nj, and 245 and 5l5 T.. NJ.
June 9-dtf
The Portland daily press., 1864-09-14
Board.

QUITS of Rooms, with Board, can be obtained By
- Supplying Immediately ct 30 Danforth street.
A May llth. mayl2dtf
The Portland daily press., 1864-09-14
PENsIoNsl RoUNTIEs
BACH. PAY!

BACK PAY!
Are obtained for Wounded Soldiers discharged,
and the friends OF deceased soldiers who are entitled
to the same by
BYRON ID, VERRILL,
Attorney and tssnseller, a No. III Middle Street,
Licensed Agent for all tho Departments at
Washington.
Portland. April 20, 1854. ap25 eodsm
The Portland daily press., 1864-09-14
MCCARTHY & BERRY,
No. 90 Exchange Street.
une1dtf
june1d
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
WE, the undersigned having sold our Stock Of
w Coal and WOOD to Messrs. Randall Nc Afis-
ter 4 Co., do cheeriuily recommend them to our
former customers. An persons having demands
against requested present them for settle
ment and all persons indebted TO us are requested
to make immediate payment at the old stand where
OF the undersigned may be found for the present.
SAWYER WHITNEY.
Portland, June 9, 1854. junelSd3w
The Portland daily press., 1864-09-14

Board.
A FEW Boarders can be accommod ated at No. "a
a Adams Street. st q per week, sept sdlw'
The Portland daily press., 1864-09-14
IN S u r A N G. E.
Life insurance.
THE MANHATTAN
Life Insurance Company i!
OF NEW YORK.
Cash Capital and Accumulation
Over. $1,7OO.OOO!

HENRY STOKES, PRESIDENT.
Y. I. WEMPLE, Secretary.
y. L. HALSEY, Asst. Secretary.
S- n. STEBBINS, Actuary.
y. DWIGHT KENDALL, General Agt.
Ihis long-established Company offers the follow
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immediate availability of the dividends, in cash ;
a permanent loan OF one half of the premium
ana feature, peculiar to this company, by which
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ey from circumstances of adversely.
Ihe company also issues on-forfeitiag polices
on the ''Ten Year Plan"
Policies iHcoatestible five years from date 1.-THE
ly company in America having this provision in
policesl
Local Board Of Reference;
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w m Moulton, ESD, Prest. Bank Cumberland.
W. w. Thomas. Esq, Prest. Canal Bank.
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Jeremiah Dow, ESQ.,, Sec'y Dirigo lns. Co.
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Edward Shaw, Esq, Sec'y Port. Nut. Ins. Co.
Messrs Woodman, True Co.
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