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The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-08-05
THE DRAFT.
Important Notice to Recruiting
Agents.
Recruits Assigned to Such Regi-
ments as They may Select.

noliN' ASST Provost MARSHAL Generally
OfFICE, ST. PAUL, Mimi,
poou,,;.;x July q, 1864.
hecrulting Agents recently appointed in al
the large towns, have power to enlist recru;ts
Tor any organization now formed BELONGING to
the State of Minnesota. They will also allow
the recruits to select the New Reoiment ro.
Gently called for by the Governor of the State
lor their organization TO serve in, until sucb
Regiment shall be filled
Inc recruits enrolled for the new Regiment
VIII report to the rendezvous designated by
sh' governor, there be examined by surgeon
1or that purpose, and be mustered into service
by Capt. W. II. Roessel MASTERING and Dis
bursting officer for Minnesota
hecrults Tor all other organizations will re.
port by order of the agent and officer enrol,;no
them to either Captain See. Provost Marsbai
at Rochester, or Captain Keith. Provost Nor
shall at st. Paul, by whom they will be urs
tered into service. 1t will be remembered thot
the town to which the recruit desires to be
credited should be stated on the enlistment ma
pers, and this record will be transferred to the
muster in rolls, and be the final evidence of
credit on the draft
Whenever the distance between the rendez-
vous of the Recruiting Agent, and that of the
Commissioned Officer appointed by the Cover
nor, is not such as to incur extra expense of
transportation to the Government, the Re-
cTuiting Agent should order all recruits he NAV
have raised for the new Regiment to report to
said Commissioned Officer, and send him the
enlistment papers for such recruits, and at the
same time send report of such action to Capt.
ROessell, Mastering and Discussing Officer
that ne may be able to compare the assignment
his Office ~
JNO. T. AVERILL,
1t. Col. and Supt. Vol. Recruiting Service.
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ONE OF CHANDLER's PETs.-Oapt. @. j.
DIETRloK, late Commissary at Fort Aber-
crombie, has been found guilty of selling,
without proper orders, provisions and
other military stores; neglect and viola
ton OF duty; embezzlement and misap-
plying provisions and other military stores !;
and conduct unbecoming an officer and
gentleman, and sentenced to forfeiture of
pay and allowances and to be dismissed
the service, and the sentence has been an
proved by Gen. POPE. We learn that
DElTRIoK's stealings are estimated at over
$4,000 He was from Grand Rapids.
Michigan, raving Abolitionist and a
special pet of ZAok CHANDLER, who pro-
cured bis appointment.
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THE DRAFT.
exemptions, Communications. CT
for Week Ending July 80.

PHYSICAL DISABILITY.
Henry Hamper, Glasgow, Wabashaw, loss OF
sight
William Stahman, Glasgow, Wabashaw, glib
bosity.
A. Wempman, Glasgow, Wabashaw, injury
of spine.
John w. Wright, Burnsville, Dacotah,
hernia.
John Kearnes, BurnsviIIe, Dacotah hernia
and phthysis
Felix Labor, White Bear Ramsey, loss OF
three toes
Charles McLegan, New Canada, Ramsey.
feebleness of constitution.
John Nelson, Marine, Washington, hernia
John kOhler, Benton, Carver, hernia
Matthew Berry, Corcoran, Hennepin, yari.
cOse veins.
William Peters, Corcoran, Hennepn, varicose
veins.
John Buschner, Highland, Wabashaw hernia
Carl Steinstrup, Eureka Dakota, varicose
William Clewett, New Canada, Ramsey,
deafness.
John w. S. Frost, New Canada. Ramsey,
wound of chest
OVER AGE.
VIM. Yonker, Crystal Lake. Hennepin.
Cornelius Gleeson, Maple Grove .
John Dunivan. 8 "
UNDER AGE.
Lewis Rockerman, Plymouth, Hennepin.
Charles Haige. Bloomington, Hennepin.
John Collins, Medina, Hennepin.
Frank Gruff Glasgow, Wabashaw.
Peter Noll, Highland, Wabashaw.
Charles Morris, Greenvale, Dakota.
John kindergarten, Mounds View, Ramsey.
Peter Sotterman, Mounds View, Ramsey.
Carl Reister New Canada, Ramsey.
COMMITTED.
Charles Foreman, Glasgow. Wabashaw.
Elisha Blew, Rosemount, Dacota.
Edward Long, White Bear, Ramsey.
Mason Murch, Crystal Lake, Hennepin.
David Newlin Corcoran, Hennepin.
Robert Moleney, Greenvale, Dakota.
SERVER Gervais, New Canada, Ramsey.
Isaac c. Varney, Ramsey Anoka.
Jos. Hatton, Greenvale, Dakota.
NON RESIDENCE.
Frank Holloway, Crystal Lake, Hennepin.
j. L. Bohannon, Crystal Lake, Hennepin.
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The court martial verdict at st. Louis in
the case of Strachan, McNeirs Provost Mar
shall at the time Of shooting the ten men at
of ravishing woman under threat to have
her husband shot if she did not succomb, and
of one other charge. He was sentenced to a
heavy fine and one years imprisonment. The
finding, however, has been over-ruled, and
Strachan declared honorably acquitted.
The last steamer announces the death of
Thomas Colley Grattan, novelist of note, and
also remembered in this country as British
Consul at Boston from 1889 to 1S4s, during
which time he wrote q pamphlet on the bound
airy question.
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THE WEEKLY PIONEER AND DEMOCRAT

sand miles away Such is war-a horror Of
horrors. only relieved by the soldiers faith in
his canse and devotion to his country. To the
true patriot, it is still 'sweet and honorable to
die for the native land"
The battle was fully renewed on the morn
ing of the 18th, but while show of fighting
was kept up by the artillery. and one or two
brigades, the remainder of the corps moved
out of camp. The rear guard followed, and
the bloody field of Tupelo was left to the enc,
nv who found there only their own unburied
dead. When six miles on our journey, they
shelled our train, but their guns were soon si-
fenced, and they did not again renew the at
tack.
We are now in Memphis, expecting march
ing orders, but to what point has not trans.
PRED Yours. T..
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Two New Cavalry Companies.

GENERAL HEADQUARTERS STATE ON MIMI
ADJUrANT GENERAL OFFICE,
ST.. PAUL, July 80, 1864.
GENERAL ORDERS, No. SO.
Authority having been obtained from the
War Department. the Governor hereby directs
the Immediate organization of two companies
OF Light Cavalry, to be attached to the s.Inde-
pendent Battalion of Minnesota Volunteers"
now commanded by Major Charles P. Adams
said companies to be completely organized be-
fore the 9Th of September, 1864.
Each company will be composed as follows.
1 Captain,
1 First Lieutenant
1 Second Lieutenant,
1 First Sergeant
1 Quartermaster Sergeant,
1 Commissary Sergeant,
Sergeants.
8 Corporals,
Trumpeters,
2 Farriers,
1 Sunderland
60 Privates (minimum),
IS Privates (maximum).
Recruits for said companies will be accepted
tor term of not less than two years, and will
receive the bounties allowed under the present
orders and regulations of the War Department
One Second Lieutenant for each company
will be appointed by the Governor as Recruit
ing Officer, to whom special instructions will
be issued.
The Recruits will he sent once week to the
General Rendezvous, and transportation and
subsistence for Recruits will be paid as pro
vided for under existing regulations.
By order of the Commander-in-C Chief,
OSCAR MALMROS,
iuly3l. Adjutant General
Country papers print once
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The Tax Upon Carriers.

The following extract from the Internal Re-
venue Laws is of especial interest to many
business men in this locality:
SEC. 103. Every person, firm, company, OF
corporation, owning, or possessing or having
the care or management Of any railroad, canal,
steamboat, ship, barge, canal boat, or other
vessel, or any stage, coach, or other vehicle,
engaged or employed in the business of trans,
porting passengers or property for hire, or in
transporting the mail Of the United States, or
any canal, the water of which is used for min
ing purposes, shall be subject to and pay a
duty of 21aa per cent upon the gross receipts OF
such railroad, canal steamboat, ship. barge,
canal boat, or other vessel, or such stage,
coach, or other vehicle; Provided that all such
persons, companies, corporations, shall have
the right to add the duty or tax imposed
hereby to their rate of fare, whenever their liza
bility thereto may commence, any limitations
which may exist by law. or by agreement with
any person, or company, which may have
paid, or be liable to pay such fare to the com.
pany Notwithstanding.
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The estimate at the beginning of the
month ofseventeen millions as receipts from
internal revenue during the month is likely to bo
slightly exceeded The average daily receipts
are from 800, 900 to $500, 900. One day with
in week they were bnt little over $500, 900,
but on another day they were over 81, 100, 900.
1t is not ascertained on inquiry at the pro-
per quarter that the pass under which Edmund
Kirk, Gilmore and Col. Jacques went to Rich
mond was issued by either the President or
War Department, as is obvious from Gilmores
published statement Gen. Butler, however,
can say, probably, when he signed it.
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down about half way below the knee and COM

down about half way below the knee and COM
ing out.
We are ordered to Memphis, what for we
cannot tell. We want q few days rest, and
then we will be able to stand another such
tramp, but would much rather ride.
Yours, SEVENTH.
Letter from the Chaplain of theyTentll
Regiment.
MEMPHIS, Tenn, July 49, 1864.
To the Editor Of the Pioneer:
1 herewith transmit list of the casualties as
far as heard from in the Tenth Regiment Min
nesota Infantry during the recent engagement
at Tupello, Miss, with the rebel forces under
Generals Forrest, Falkner and Lee.
WOUNDED.
Major NJ Cook. in arm.
Private Dexter Carlton, Co. A. unknown.
Private s. B. Scranton, Co. &, left shoulder,
(severe.)
Private Clinton Hurlbut, Co. B, right shoulder,
(severe)
Private Sol. Young, Co. c, left arm, (severe.)
Private James Jockey, Co. c, in back,
(slight.)
Private. Fred Maximer, Co. E, leg
-, Co. E, both legs
Private Joseph d. Cox, Co. F, right breast
(severe)
Private Mathew Tobias, 60. G. arm.
Private - Crosby. Co. G, leg
We regret to learn that Col. Wilkin of tn
Ninth, Surgeon L. B. Smith and Lieutenant
Hardy of the Seventh Minnesota Infantry, were
killed in action.
The entire loss ON our side is estimated at
500 and the rebel loss at $500. We have re-
ceived no official report of the engagement at
the city vet, but there is no doubt that Forrest
received decided whipping. The wounded
were sent to this city, the expedition being
now at La Grange. Yours truly,
E. r. LATHROP,
Chaplain Tenth Minnesota Infantry,
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An Attempt to Exculpate MIR. Lincoln

The Chicago Tribune, becoming con-
scious of the damage likely to be sustained
by Mr.. LINCOLN in consequence of his
missive to the rebel commissioners at Nj
agara Falls, endeavOrs in the following
paragraph to shift the responsibility to Mr..
SEWARD. The Tribune says:
The statement that the brief letter of the
President to Whom it may concern which
appears in the Niagara Falls peace cores
pondence was entirely the work of Mr.. Sew
ard, and the counter statement that Mr.. Sew
ard had nothing to do with the matter, are
equally at fault 1t is asserted upon good au-
thOrity that when the President read Horace
Greeley's dispatch asking for fresh instruc-
lions. he at once sent for Mr. Seward, who
was with him for an hour or so, and then re-
turned to the State Department. Later in the
forenoon, the President went to the Depart
ment and had brief interview with Mr..
Seward, at which the answer to be returned to
Mr.. Greeley, as substantially agreed upon at
the first consultation, was somewhat modified.
The further statement that Mr.. Stewards recent
visit to the army had something to do with the
peace business, is pronounced false.
We presume an attempt will be made
before long to lay the Emancipation Pro-
clamation on the head of SEWARD or BLAIR,
who seem to be the radical scapegoats for
everything.
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Disabled Minnesota Soldiers In Hos
pitals at Nashville.

The following is list of the sick and dis
abled Minnesota soldies in the military hospi-
tails at Nashville, Tenn, on July 10, 1864:
T. Kellum. Co. A. I'd Regiment.
Giles A. Baker, A, I'd.
Walter Wethers, A, I'd.
Morgan F. Moore, E, 18th.
Reuben Henag. B, I'd.
Moses D. Hutchens, d, I'd.
George Navlor E, I'd.
Columbus Philips, E, I'd
Chester Andrews, A, I'd.
David F. Bartlett, H, 4th
Charles L. Dresser, H. 4th.
Joseph H. Reed. K. 3D.
John Lalstrun, H, 4th.
Frechu Schuman, E, 4th
Benz. ID. Yates, a, I'd.
Ross Wakman, l, 4th.
William H. Lewark, A, ID
Addlers Case, A, I'd.
Robert F. Rodgers, II, I'd.
Sergeant G. w. Ainsworth, +, I'd.
Ira Halliday, G, 3D.
John Tuft, F, I'd.
Squires Huff, A, I'd.
Frederic Oleson, E, I'd.
j. W. Winslow, D. 4th.
Nelson Shalejoo, H, I'd.
Geo. NJ. Wetherell, c, 4th.
Lem. Drew. G, I'd.
Henry H. Hammond, G. I'd.
Corporal N. Sons, -, I'd.
j. Whiting, D, I'd.
The sick and wounded were being trans
ferred every day almost from the hospi-
tails in Nashville, Tenn, to Louisville, KY, and
several might have been transferred after they
were seen by the agent and before the above
list was made out, as there are from sixteen to
eighteen hospitals in each place, situated from
one-fourth to three and half miles apart, rem
dering it almost impossible for an agent to visit
each hospital oftener than once in four or five
days. I have usually found from one to three
Minnesota men in hospital
LUKE MILLER. Com
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A Coon ORDER-The new Secretary of
the Treasury has issued an order concern
ing trade with sections of the country from
which the rebel forces have been expelled,
which all men must agree is both wise and
just. The order positively prohibits the
transportation of goods, wares Or merchan-
disc ofany description, 9 Their to or from
any of the States declared to be in insur-
rection, except only the necessary sup
plies of loyal citizens within the lines of
actual military occupation.
This order will, if properly enforced. put
a stop to cotton and other speculations,
through which the insurgents in the south.
west have hitherto been furnished with the
aid and sustenance necessary to enable
them to continue in war;
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General Headquarters, State OF Min.
nesOta.

"oA'O's a. A.oesAeAudIt cTS9 SIaSc Oh N11no
nesOta.
ADJUrANr GENERALS OFFICE,l
81. PAUL, (MINN,) July 20, 1864.
GENERAL ORDERS NO. So.
In pursuance of instructions recei we'd from
the War Department, General Orders, No. 81,
current series, is hereby modified as follows
list. The term of service in said regiment
will be either one, two or three years as re-
cruits may elect.
I'd. Bounties will be paid as follows For
recruits including representative recruits
FOR one year. 800 %
FOR Two years.. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 2OO w
TUT Ihree years. oOO w
The first instalment of said bounty will be
paid by the mastering and disburing officer
when the recruit is mustered in as follows
To recruit who enlists in said regiment
FOR TWO years. ...........'..... 90 DO
3. Minors between the ages of IS and 21
may be accepted without consent of their pa
rents, guardians or master, but all minors be-
tween the ages of 16 and Is must furnish the
consent provided for in General Order No. 81
before they can be accepted.
Bv order of the Commander-in-Chief
OSCAR MALNROS.
3sdlw Adjutant General. !.
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CTR WRstRrn Drmofrat.
CHARLOTTE, N. G.
CHANGE OF TERMS.

In consequence of the rapid advance in the price
paper and printing materials generally we find it ne
cessary to again advance terms We fix the rates
year We are now paying more than twice much
for paper paid months ago. We have been
wearing out type and machinery without making
enough replace them although list of subscri-
bers has nearly donbled within the last Is months
ButR any persons should think too high
we hope they will remember that willing to
trade "n the old way" We will put the paper at the
old price, two dollars and allow old prices for produce.
We will take two bushels of corn, mhea;, peas,
for one years subscription. Is not that fair
ty- The cross mark on paper indicates that the
time paid for has expired or soon will expire.
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From the Salisbury, Watchman.

Mr. j. J. Bruner:--I have recently learned that
DIR. Fink, of Concord, N. c. mos. positively de-
nies ever having sworn and initiated Wiley BeaV-
er into the society Of the Fl. o. A, aud says that
said Beaver has sworn to he. As friend to
Justice. again would speak through the medium
of the Daily Watchman. DIR Fink not only lnltia-
ted Beaver, but initiated myself, VIM. I'll. Stire-
walt, and great many others, which can be estab-
lished by more than one witness, whose testimony
can't be doubted. have been prompted to come
out in the above manner, as many unsuspecung
persons have been duped into this vile association
under the impression that nothing wrong was iu-
tended, but when the vile oath is fully anahzed,
in calm and disspassionate manner, tbe evil con
sequences break in upon the inner man, which
causes the initiated to curse the day tha; he con-
sented to become a member Of the H. D. a.
Truth is mighty and must prevail, and hope |
shall not bear of DR. FiDk's denying again that be
ever swore in any one, for be we'll knows that he
has been the instrument of influencing many to
Join this disioyal association. Respectfully,
Home, Aug. Is, 1864. JOHN RANKIN.
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Court Of Pleas and Quarter SessiOns-July Term 1864
James NJ. Hutchison, Admir- of Brawley, deceased,
VS. James Hemphill and wife Rachael, w Calden
and wife Jane, j NJ Brawley, Brawley, W
Brawley. Mary Brawley, Mary Brawiey, and the
heirs at law of Hiram Brawley and John II Braw-
ley deceased.
Petition for the settlement of the estate of Braw-
ley, decd.
1t appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that the
defendants Jas Henphill and wife Rachael Vim B Cal
den and wife Jane, NJ Brawley, A Brawey, " W
Braw!ey, Mary Brawley, Mary S. Brawley, and
the personal representatives of John Fl. Brawleyr
deceased reside beyond the limits of this State,
therefore ordered by the Court that publication be
made for six successive weeks in the Western Demo
crat PAPER published in the town Or Charlotte, mott
firing said defendants be and appear the next term
Of this Court be held for the county of
at the House in Charlotte the second Monday
in October next, then and there to plead answer or
demur to this petition, Judgment pro confesEo VIII
be taken and the same heard exparte as to them
Witness, VIM Maxwell, Clerk of our said Court, a.
Office in Charlotte. the I'd Monday in July, 1864.
s4-et WN. Maxwell, CLERK.
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ARREST OF A WOMAN IN MANS APPAREL
Quite amusing case came up before Provost
Marshal Bridgford yesterday in the person Of a
very neatly dressed, tidy and handsome young wo-
man. dressed in male apparel. She was arrested
by Maj. BIS viglant guard, and matter Of
course had to be taken before that officer for pro-
per disposition. In answer to bis first question
whether she was woman or not, she replied in
the negative, but subsequent developments proved
her beyond all doubt She then confessed
that she was from North Carolina; that she had
left home ON account Of family difficulty;
that she had donned the soldiers uniform here
with the intention of joining the army, and that
her name was Mary Bean. The gallant Major
considered her constitution too delicate to stand
the rongh usases Of military life, and politely sent
her back to North Carolina on last evenings train
Her age is apparently about II years, with fea-
lures fair to look upon, and hair closely cut give
her the appearance of beardiess youth She per-
sisted in travelling in her male attire for fear of
tracing too much notice, in which desire she was
gratiied, though she had her clothes with her.
Petersburg Erpress.
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Valuable Property for sale.

On the 9th of September next will sf at Public Auc
ton. where now live Is head of Hoses and Mules
among them fine Sallions large Jacks, several good
Brood Mares blooded Colts. about 80 head of Cat
tie, including Work Oxen. Mich and dry Cattle of the
best Stock 100 head of Sheep crossed with the Mrrino
and good stock of Hogs. Also large let Of Farming
tools, embracing A, B. and horse pows several Wa
gons. Wheat Reaper. Moving Machine, Corn Shelters.
Hoes, Mattocks, Carpenters Tools, &c. &c.
My Negroes may be hired privately for next year.
Sale absolute. Terms cash.
JNO. F. FOARD.
Rowan county, Aug %, 1864. st
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THE KILKENNY CATS.

have often wondered why none of your cor
respondents who are natives of Kilkenny have
given you the real version of the tale of the Kill
Kenny Cats have seen the subject frequently
notlced, but have never seen the following accu-
rate version of the occurrence which led to the
generay y-received aid erroneous story of the Kill
kenny Cats. During the rebellion which occur
red In Ireland in 1898 Cor may be in 1909 Kill
kenny was garrisoned BY regiment of Hessian
soldiers, whose custom it was to tie together in
one OF thelH baTack rooms two eats by their re-
spectlve tails, and then TO throw them face to face
across line generally used for drying clothes The
cats naturally become infuriated, aud scratched
each other 10 the abdomen until death ensued to
one or both OF them, and terminated their suffer-
lngs The officers Of the corps were ultimately
made acquainted with these barbarous acts of cru
city, and they resolved to put an end to them aud
punish the offenders. In order to effect this pur-
pose an officer was ordered to inspect his each bar.
rack-room daily, and report to the commanding
officer in what state he found the room. The
cruel soldiers determined not to lose the daily tor.
ture OF the wretehed cats, generally employed one
OF their comrades TO watch the approach of the
oinse'' ,n order that the cats might be liberated
"ru 'dAe eiu5e IN flight before the visit of the
oHIcer to the scene of their torture n, ono ooon
SION the "look out man" neglected his dutv. and
the officer OF the day heard ascending the stair
while the cats were undergoing their customary
torture. One OF the troopers Immediately seized
sword from the arm rack and with single blow
divided the tails Of the two cats. The cats, of
course, escaped through the open windows of the
room, and immediately afterwards The officer en-
tered: who inquired what was the cause of the two
bleeding cats tails being suspended on the clothes
line, and was told in reply that "two cats bad been
lighting IN the room, that it was found impossible
to separate them, and shat they fought So despe-
rately that they had devoured each other up with
the exception of their two tails" WHICH may have
satisfied Captain Schummelkettel but would not
have deluded any person but beery Frussau.