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The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-06-10
Explosion of TOrpedOes-..Over Forty
r Persoqs Killed.
Correspondence N. Y. Herald,

Correspondence N Y. Herald.
BACHELORS CREEK. N. c.. Nav q.
At o'clock yesterday afternoon, on the ar
rlVal OF the train at this station from Newbern.
terrible explosion attended the removal of
four torpedoes from the cars to the platform
Forty odd soldiers and negroes were blown
into eternity in an instant, while between twen-
ty and thirty persons, white and black, were
wounded and mangled in manner frightful
to behold.,
The train which left Newborn at o'clock in
the afternoon brought to the Outposts the re.
naming four of thirteen torpedoes, of mon
strOus weight and proportions, intended to
complete the blockade of the Neuse River in
the direction of Kingston. The last of the four
was about reaching the station platform when
an accidental blow, from log of wood striking
upon the cap, exploded the torpedo The con.
cussiOn was SO great that the other three fol-
lowed on the explosion of the first. and 80
quick as to make but one mighty report, like
the crash of thousand pieces of artillery fired
simultaneously.
The disaster was enc of the most appalling
and heartrending that has occurred in this
country in series of years. Soldiers whose
gallantry has been displayed on battle fields.
their brave comrades in Virginia had broupht
them clustering around the station. were
hurled, mangled and torn into eternity in
moments time. Heads, bodies and limbs were
scattered for quarter of q mile around. and in
many instances it was found impossible to re-
cognize the remains of the unfortunate vic.
Tins. The signal tower and a cOmmissarv
building, twenty feet by eighty feet build Of
logs, were thrown into the air distance of
SIX hundred feet. and strewed the country for
great distance around with the fragments.
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From the Mankato Record, June 4.

From the Mankato Record, June 4.
On Monday evening last, man named
Dodge, living in Judson township, about seven
miles from Mankato, came to town and report
ed that he had seen several Indians in belt of
timber near his house, but the general impress
sion was that he had been mistaken, as it was
hardly probable for Indians to penetrate SO far
into the settlements without committing some
depredations.
On Tuesday morning, while returning to
his farm, the same statements were made to
the officers of Company M, Second Cavalry,
at South Bend, which company was about
starting for Fort Ridgley. By permission, a
half dozen of the boys, mostly half-breed
Chippewas, were permitted to accompany
Dodge, for the purpose of investigating the
report, with orders to join the company at
New Ulm, en- route for the Fort. These sol
dlers accompanied Dodge to his home and the
nrst confirmation of his report was the finding
OF tran OF some one through neighboring
tnlcKet, the bushes being parted. The trail
was cautiously followed by one of the half
Dreeos ior short distance, when it terminated.
Stealthily examining the surroundings
being in the timber-he observed an Indian
sitting upon fallen tree leisurelv smoking his
pipe. The soldier fired, the ball hitting the
Indian in the right side, passing througR his
body, and coming out about Six inches below
and in the rear Of the left arm. causinr almost
| instant death. The Indian had both cheeks
painted. His body was subsequently in
| TERED.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-06-10
WASHINGTON, June Go p. NJ.

WASHINGTON June 6-10 p. M.
To Major General Diu, Ney York:
Dispatches have been received from Grants
headquarters to-day, but they report only GER
tain changes in the disposition of corps, and
contemplated operations. They state that ev-
erything is going on well.
The Chief Quartermaster of the army re-
ports from personal inspection of the depot at
the White House, that it is in an efficient state
and needful supplies are on hand, and wagons
easily transport them to the army.
The wounded are being brought in and
transports are not delayed.
dispatch from Sherman, dated IL o'clock
noon to-day, at Ackworth, says:-I am now
on the railroad at Ackworth station, and have
full possession forward to within miles of
Marietta. All well.
There is no other military intelligence to.
day.
(SigneO E. NJ. STANTON,
Secretary of War.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-06-10
FINANCIAL INTELLIGENCE.

New YORK, June THE Commercials spe-
cial from Washington says Gen. Grants broth
er has returned from the army bringing en-
couraging intelligence.
The Commercial says MIR. Chase is in the city
in consultation with bank officers. with view
of negotiating at once temporary loan. The
amount desired to be borrowed is said to be
$50, OOO,O 900.
The Post says the anticipation that the pres
ence of the new loan will derange the loan
market, and make money so stringent as to
produce temporary panic. is not likely to be
reduced by the action of the sub-treasury.
Mr.. Chase, in concert with Mr.. Cisco and
leading financial institutions, is making such
arrangements as will effectually make any such
disastrous disturbance of business -
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-06-10
FROM VICKSBURG.
Rebel Force at COlumb Ia, Ark, At.
lacking TranspOrts-..Gen. Candy
at Vicksburg, Recognizing his
Army.

MEMPHIS, June 4, via CAIRO, 6.-Vickburg
The Arthur was fred into at Columbia, Ark,
by a battery of nine guns, six and twelve
Founders. Seventeen shots took effect, break
ing her fore and aft. She was also iddled
with musket balls several miles below the bat
terry. One man was killed and one severely
wounded
The gunboat Louisville came up and engag-
ed the battery, but they took no notice of her,
directing their fire wholly upon the Arthur
until she was out Of range. Three of the Ma
rine Brigade boats were lying on the opposite
shore just below the battery.
The steamers Henry Ames and James Wat
son passed down the evening after the Arthur
passed, and received the full fire of the battery,
but got past without being disabled.
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FROM GRANTS ARMY.

WASHINGTON, June 6.-Headquarters Army
of the Potomac, June A, A. M.-Our cavalry
was engaged all day yesterday in the vicinity Of
Howe's Store. The first attack was made on
Hampton's command, which was badly defeat.
ed with loss. We afterwards attacked Hills
brigade out of their works and held the place
an hour. We then withdrew. We now hold
Howe's Store.
Gen. Wilson bivouacked last night between
Bethesdy Church and the Pamunkey River,
and has strong position.
Our loss in yesterdays engagement was more
severe than at first reported. To-day the army
has rested and nothing but artillery duelling
has occurred.
In the fight yesterday Breckenridge occupied
the right, Beauregard and Longstreet's corps
the centre, and Ewell on the left. while Hills
corps was held in reserve.
Their artillery fire was good at some points.
Two of our caiss0ns were exploded by their
shells, and number of men and horses killed
and wounded.
The wounded are being sent off as rapidly
as possible.
Among the casualties yesterday were Capt.
j. Wayne, 128th Ohio commanding; Captain
Harding. 122d Ohio; Capt. Thomas Black and
Lieut.. w. Robertson, 10th Ohio.
New YORK, June THE Tyi5une's cores
pondent near Cold Harbor of the 4th. says a
Judging from yesterdays movements it will
prove success. The battle yesterday, severe
as it was, resulted in our taking $50 prisoners
and the enemy's principal works.
At in the morning the whole line moved
forward through a narrow belt of woods, and
on reaching an open plowed field the enemy's
position was in full view. Picket's division
Immediately opened deadly fire of artillery
and musketry, but the men nObly advanced
through the deadly storm and through the
swamp, and with the bayonet drove the enemy
pell nell from their earthworks, which they
held during the night against repeated assaults.
The feat elected from General Meade his
thanks. ="
New York, May 1.-THE 7yi5une,s special.
dated headquarters Army OF the Potomac,
Thursday, June I'd, says the successful opera.
tons of the 9th corps on Monday were fol-
lowed up by the advance of the I'd corps on
Tuesday morning, compelling the enemy to
withdraw from their line on the Tolopotamy
They have retreated to the south side of the
Chickahominy, with the exception of q thin
line to retard our advance.
Our cavalry entered Mechanicsville last eve
ming after scouting about the old battle field of
Chickahominy. Grant still pushes his left
flank successfully, and his strategy battles the
maneuvres of the enemy, having offered Them
battle on the Tolopotomy with his right WING
resting on the Virginia Central Railroad. and
having compelled the enemy to withdraw
across the Chickahominy.
He has thrown his left wing with his usual
celebrity away to the east of Richmond. and ia
now threatening the crossing of the Chickaho-
miny at Bottoms Bridge. This is the point of
interest.
Badly Smith arrived from White Honse in
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New YORK, May 6.-The Heralds cores
pondent with Sherman gives the following de-
tails of the battle of New Hope Court House
on the 9th ult.
About 3 p. NJ the enemy gave signs of ac-
tivity and soon moved in a heavy body en-
masse from the woods before McPherson's and
Harrison's divisions. They marched boldly up
q hill exposed to severe artillery fire. When
they had reached to less than 100 yards from
our breastworks, our infantry poured upon the
thick mass terrible volley. The column stag.
gered, but were rallied, and made efforts to ap-
proach closer. The troops now became hotiy
engaged, and though the rebels greatly out
numbered US, they were held at bay.
Our artillery secured a better position and
with1schrapnel and shell soon set the rebel
mass rushing for the protection of the ravine
and wood near by.
Another attack was soon made upon another
portion of McPhersOn's line, commanded by
Genl. Osterhaus. Though made with even
more impetuosity, it met the same fate. A
lull ensued, but the rebels were brought up
for third attack, still against Mcpherson and
against Sweeney's Division of the 10th corps.
At first they presented the same bold front, but
did not last so long as they were discouraged
and were sent back with serious loss.
From prisoners we learn that the rebel force
consisted of five divisions, the flower of john
stons army, commanded by Cheatham, Clay
borne and Bates.
500 will cover our total loss for the day.
The rebels hurled five divisions agains; three
of Ours
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NEWS FROM EUROPE.


NEW YORK, June 6.-The London Times
correspondent at Richmond, under date of
April 1st claims that the rebels had full infor-
nation of Grants plans for his campaign in a
dispatch fortnight before Grant marched.
The operations of his army since recorded are
delineated with extraordinary precision.
His Holiness the Pope took part in the pro-
eession at the festival of Corpus Christi on the
26th ult.
Wheat steady, and partially advanced d. per
Quintal
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Here is remarkable story of family affiic-
ton: Mrs. George w. Harvey, OF Portland,
Maine, recently lost in one week, her husband,
father and brother. Her husband was captain
in the Sd Maine regiment, and was MORALLY
wounded in the recent battles, and while her
brother, soldier in the same regiment, was
helping to carry him to the rear. he was also
shot and instantly killed.
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Owing to severe storm on the Peninsula
there was no telegraphic communication with
GRANT on Friday. Secretary STANTON says it
would be re-established yesterday, but nothing
was received b ete. ~
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1t is reported that several thousand infantry
are supporting the battery.
General Candy Is still at vicksburg reorgan-
iziag his forces.
General Slocum's forces are actively engaged
inland. te 4E.k -.
Briradief General Macarthur and staff are on
the Arthur, en- route to report to Mcpherson.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-06-10
WASHINGTON, June 6-7P.M.

WASHINGTON, June 6-7 =. N.
To Maj. Gen. Dir, N. T.:
Dispatches from Grants headquarters to six
last evening, states that there had been no
fighting during the day.
The enemy made an attack on Saturday
night upon Hancock's right, but were every
where repulsed. Hancocks lines are but forty
yards from the rebel works.
The rebels were very busy on Saturday in
constructing Entertainments on the west side
of the Chckahominy and Bottoms Bridge.
They also threw party across to the east side.
A dispatch from Sherman, dated yesterday,
states that the enemy, discovering us moving
around his right flank, abandoned his position
last night and marched off.
Mcpherson is moving to-day for Ackworth.
Thomas is on the direct march and Schofield
is on his right.
1t has been raining hard for three days and
the roads are very heavy.
The rebels had an immense line Of works,
which We have turned with less loss to us than
them.
(SignedD f. NJ. STANTON,
Secretary Of War.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-06-10
The Draft in the First District.
NAMES OF DRAFTED MEN.

DRAFTED men failing to report In accordance
with the notification served on them are suo-
ject to punishment as deserfe's' ana are "''
credited on the quota Of their toT" or card
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OFFICIAL WAR BULLETIN.
Secretary Stanton to Gen. Dix.
WASHINGTON, June 5.
BY TELEGRAPH.


To General Die:
A dispatch from General Grants headquar-
tiers, dated at $50 p NJ. last night, has been re-
ceived. 1t states that about P. M: OF Saturday
the rebels suddenly attacked Smiths brigade
of Gilberts division. The battle lasted with
great fury for half an hour. The attack was
unwaveringly repulsed. Smiths losses were
inconsiderable.
At 6 p. NJ. Wilson, with his cavalry, fell upon
the rear of a brigade of Hills division, which
he had drawn around to his left, apparently
After short but sharp action, Wilson drove
them from their rifle pits in great confusion.
He had previously fought and routed Gorkin's
brigade of rebel cavalry. During these fights
he lost several officers Among them are Col.
Preston, LIST Vermont cavalry, and Col. Berry,
9Th New York cavalry, severely wounded.
Gen. Stennard, serving i'll the 18th corps,
was severely wounded yesterday.
Our entire loss in killed, wounded and miss
ing in the three days fight around Cold Harbor
will not exceed, according to the Adjutant
Generals report, 5000.
This Saturday morning, June A. the rebels
left wing in front of Burnside was found to
have been withdrawn in the night.
Col. Cisnane, in command of 5000 men ar
rived here yesterday, having marched from
Port Royal.
The Geographic communication between
Cherrystone and Fortress Monroe continues in
terrupted.
a dispatch from Gen. Sherman, dated thir-
teen miles west of Marietta, reports that his
left is now well around, covering all the roads
from the South to the railroad about AcwOrth.
His cavalry have been in Acworth and occupy
in force Altoona pass.
No other military intelligence has been re-
ceiyed by this Department
(SignedD E. NJ. STANTON,
Secretary of War.
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FROM SHERMAN'S ARMY.

Battle of New Hope Court House,.
Desperate Attacks of JOhnston,s
Army Repulsed with Light Union
Loss.
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On account of the Aurora Borealis no fur
ther proceedings could be transmitted.
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LIE Sueur County.

credited on the quota Of their TOR" :" 'e""'
LIE sueur County.
coRDAvA
John NeNie' Patrick Kelly.
Dennis Sullivan Daniel Sullivan, Jr.,
Ioaenh Blinkhanmer, Fred Wiedemeir.
James Hickey, Nicholas Miller,
Pat Roman, Jacob Morlock,
John Wedyer, Thomas Shay,
James McGorkin, Owen Collins,
Patrick McCOurtney, Peter JnessOn.
KILLKENNY.
Henry Van Blaricum, Dennis Doyle,
Thomas JOrgan, VIM. Collins,
John Nightengale, Caleb Burke,
Peter Cunningham, Timothy CrOoney,
Pat Healy, Edward Rowland.
Michael Fitzpatrick, James Crosbin,
Martin Harland. Dennis Fitzpatrick
Thomas OGrady, Phillip Lawler.
IANRSBuRGH.
John Starry. John Wissele,
John Sticka. John DObitch,
Jacob Seratka. Frank KOrbel,
John MathewsOn, Matthias hickey,
Thomas Philbrick, Frank Collary,
Fred. Steiner, Nicholas Cutting,
Nicholas Kosorck, Matthias Kertans,
Jacob Cranick. Thomas Hossel
Matthias Fisher. Mark Simon,
Philip Master, Bernard Cab,
John Morgan. Frank Kra!l,
Frank NJ. He'll. Michael Anfing.
Johannes Kerst. Carl Hefs,
Thomas TwochOck, DOminicus Hell.
MONTGOMERY.
William Leo, Thomas Baberty,
Michael Shea. Charles McDermott
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Indian Killed near 5udson.

John AIerninan.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-01-13
MEETING OF THE DEMOCRATIC
MEMBERS OF CONGRESS-

WAsHIEaToS, Jan l2.-At au adjourned
meeting Of the opposition members Of Con
gress, the following resolution was passed
Resolvsd, That we are tor the restoration
Of all States 10 the Union that patriotism
and true craftsmanship demand that such u
policy should DO pursued toward the people OF
the States in which iusurrsction exists, as shall
be best calculated TO bring this expensive aud
exhAustiug war, in which we are nov eRgSged
to q close, snd to restore said States TO the
Union under the Constitutionf with all the
constitutional rights OF the people unimpsir-
ed.
The question Of the place for holding the
next Democratic National Convention will be-
considered ut the next meeting,
The prevalence Of the small pox at Washing
ton, is much exaggerated, although il prevails
to q greater extent than heretofore. Ii is
GENERALLY in a mild fern, and lhsr0 are com.
parativsly few deaths.
The bill to extend to the LIST Of March, tho
bOunties to volunteers, passed the Senate III
the precise form in which il lett the House,
aud therefore only awaits the residents sig
nature 70 become a Law.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-01-13
THE TARIFF-FRANK BLAIR.

WAsHtNoroS, January l2.-Ths Commit
tee on Ways and Means, in their supplement
tai bill, which is soon to be reported, propose
TO place a duty on spirits OF siEty cents u gal
lon, and on cotton two cents per pound aud
il provides that a duty on spirits shall be levi
cd on eli upon which no duties have been paid
and no returns made, from January l2tn,
1858 II provides that spirits may be stored
in bonded warehouses and imported without
payment OF duty and only such can be ex-
ported, as no drawback is to be allowed. The
bill adds an equivalent amount on spirits,
and allows an equivalent amount to the draw.
back on cotton manufactured
General Frank Blair appeared in the HOUSE
to-day, for the first time this session, and wal
qualified aud took his seat.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-01-13
By Telegraph.
MONT DISPAT0RES.
CONGRESS-.

WAsHIHoroH, January l2-SESArE-Mr.
Doolittle said every citizen owed 10 his gov
eminent for bis protection, not only property,
but more thau Ihat-his personal services
The revenue bills provided Tor taxation but
the bill before the Senate called for the servi-
ssa Of the citizens Of the United States. IL
was a call on the men Of the country 10 rally
round the flag and every able bodied man is
bound 10 render that service. He thought,
the proposition Of Sumner, a just ons. We
shall never be compelled to resort TO the draft
when We have filled the old regiments This
will be The finishing blow 10 the rebsllinn At
the sam6 time the President should have the
power and ability to call out from time to
time the whole 100000, liable to duty, The
moral effect contained IN such a provision
would 20 far towards crushing the rebellion
At the instance Of Mr. Wilson, Mr. Sum.
nsr modified bis amendment reducing the per
osntags Of tithss on incomes,
The amendment Of Mr.. Turner was rejec-
ted by q vote Of rs to Is
Mr.. Grimes said be would like to know the
number Of eoloted soldiers enlisted, and wheth-
er any attempt had been authorised TO enlist
colored men in the border states,
Mr.. Wilson stated il was not IN his power
to answer the question definitely He under
atoou We nhu OViVVV V"lulSu ooiuloie /" W"
service and we're increasing the number daily
We we're doing well in Eastern Virginia and
Maryland. General Butler has r6enlisted
three thousand. We arc doing well in Ms
souri,, Tennessee and other parts Of the eoun-
try. he did not think the Government bad
pressed this matter Of raising oolorsd troops
a. vigorously as it should have been, as our
armies advance We should swell them by the
addition OF solored troops, The people every
where are a unit in supporting the policy OF
employing colored soldiers to 6ght our hat
ties.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-01-13
Nav Worn Catrle NIarket.

NEw YoRK. January l2-The current pri-
ces for the week at all the markets are aS fol
lows:
BEEF CATTLE-First quality, per cwt,
Sl3 600l4 90; ordinary to good, $40 0O@l2
90, common, % O0Csl0 90; inferior ~ GOO
9 90. AA0
SHEEP-Extras, per head, s. 0O@s 90
prime, 50 O0(97 90 ordinary, So 0OC96 90
common, 81 so 50 90, inferior, 81 0O(94 90.
SWlNE-Corn-ied, per Id, 6g@tc sIilLfedr
7s@Sc.
The receipts of all stocks at all the yards foi
the week we're A. follows: Beeves, 4,l49
Cows aud Calves, 1903; Veal Calves, 46si Sheer
and Lambs, lO,47s; Swine, 6,s6S.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-01-13
FROM

BosroN, January l2-rhe TdUeler states
a letter has been received in this city FROM q
northern Clergyman who established himself
in Charleston u short time before the rebel
lion. lie gives touching details anguish and
suffering of the inhabitants of that place, ma
nv Of whom hope and pray for redemption
even ut the hands Of Y ankees, in his opinion
the time is rapidly approaching when it will
be found necessary 10 give up the city to save
the people from absolute starvation, OF course
all that can leave the place will, but many
have not means, neither have they any place
of refuge,
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-01-13
FROM WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, Jan. l2.-DSsertions from
The rebel army c~ontinne to DO frequent One
entire regiment had made arrangements to
cross over into our lines on Friday night, IL
thsy we're place on picket, hut an opportunity
rot afforded them, probably because their
stgn was known.
Dispatches from General Kelley, in West
ern Virginia, yesterday, state that scouts re-
port that General Early is falling back up the
Shenandoah Valley, aud that all fears for the
safety OF the railroad is at rest.
The Herdlds special from Washington,
January 18th, says the tax on refined petrol
um Of not less than twenty per cent, will be
recommended by the Committee on Ways aud
msaos. Crude will probably not be taxed.
The Democratic Caucus agreed by seven
majority 10 advise the National Committee to
hold a National Convention at Cincinnati.
II is understood that the States OF Ohio,
Indiana, Illinois and Iowa, have been formed
into = Military Department under General
Hsintzlsman, headquarters to be At Cinein-
natl