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The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-09-16
NEWS AND OTHER PARAGRAPHS

There is a prospect of trouble be-
tween the United States and Spain, as we
find by the following uncredited paragraph
in late exchanges:
The United States has been called upon by
the United States of Columbia, formerly New
Granada to fulfill the stipulation of the treaty
of 1854 by which it agreed to guaranty, for
chilly if need be, the neutrality of the Isthmus
of Panama. Peru calls upon Columbia, with
whom she is on friendly terms, to prevent the
passage of Spanish troops across the Isthmus,
for purposes hostile to her. As Columbia has
not the requisite strength to oppose such q
purpose on the part of Spain, she calls upon
our government to fulfill the guaranty above
the United States of Columbia were the proper
party to demand the fulfllment of the treaty.
and the question was referred to the Attorney
General for decision, and, upon investigation
of the facts, he finds that New Granada and the
United States of Columbia are one and the
same government. 1t therefore becomes our
duty to send troops and vessels Of war, if ne
cessary, to maintain the treaty and prevent
Spain from transporting troops across the
Isthmus.
"A. Oakley Hall, of New York, in a
recent speech in that city illustrated the
situation by this parody on the old nursery
rhyme:
jeff Davis cats could eat no fat,
Abes dogs could eat no lean;
And so between them both twas that
They licked the Union clean.
The new Railway route from La
Crosse to Milwaukee, branching off the
old line at Portage City and running via
Columbus and WATERFOWL to Milwaukee,
has been recently opened, and the regular
trains of the st. Paul & Milwaukee Rail-
road Company are now running over the
same. Connection with the Northwestern
Road is made at Watertown.
|, The La Crosse Democrat remarks that
the fall emigration has commenced in good
earnest. Both ferries go loaded with emf
grants for all parts of Minnesota, with the
usual amount of cattle, sheep, etc., accom-
panying them.
Sorghum sugar, of a superior quality,
manufactured from cane raised in South
east Missouri, is now sold by grocers in
st. Louis.
The Quebec Chronicle of a recent date
mentions the arrival of 47S Swedish min
ers, engaged to work in the mines flake
Superior.
The Shakopee Argus has been en-
larged to seven column paper, and will
make vigorous defence of Democratic
principles during the campaign.
The Emperor of Russia is having
constructed at Birmingham, England, an
under sea fleet of war vessels. These sub
marine vessels are to be of iron and steel,
to be propelled by compressed air, and
will be of large size, each one costing
$4,000. They will be provided with
apparatus for attaching torpedoes to the
bottom of vessels.
The history of the Alabama and her
predecessor, the "Little Sumpter," was
published in England the last Of July, less
than seven weeks after the sinking of the
Alabama by the Kearsarge. 1t is in two
good sized volumes, compiled from the
private journals of Capt. Semmes and his
subalterns. The critics of England do not
praise the work.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-09-16
MEMPHIS, Aug. 81.

MEMfHlS, aug
To the Editor Of the Pioneer:
Our Regiment returned yesterday from
their third raid this summer, all in good
health and spirits. They left Memphis
just month ago with Gen. Smiths expe-
dition for Eastern Mississippi, and went by
Railroad to the Tallahatchie River, some
twenty miles south of Holly Springs. The
expedition had constant skirmishing from
the time they arrived at the Tallahatchie
till they reached Oxford, where they
turned back.
Immediately on hearing of Forests
raid on Memphis, and finding there was no
force worth fighting in his front, General
Smith turned back. The reason of his re-
turn was not that Forrest had got in his
rear, but that the 4" fish was not worth the
bait"
The forces of Gen. Smith, or at least a
part of them, are ordered to Gen. Sher-
man. We have any number of rumors in
regard to the disposition of this army, any
of which may be true, and all of which
may be untrue.
You may next hear from us in the
mountains of Northern Georgia, the
trenches of Atlanta, or the "bone yard -
of Arkansas. However, we do not expect
our Regiment to leave here right away, as
the rumor that seems most probable sends
Gen. Smiths third division, (his own), to
Gen. Sherman, two Regiments, the 9TH
and 9th, to Gen. Steele, and leaves the
balance of the first division here as the
"army of occupation"
A portion of these troops must be left
here, as number Of regiments are gone
or 60 soon. The 37th Iowa-the Gray
Beards-left here last Saturday for some
place up the River, and the time of three
or four regiments Of one hundred day
troops is just expired. Some of us must
take their places.
Our Regiment is in good health; we
have more well men than when they start
ed out, as the marching was not hard, and
the foraging was good. So even with
short rations, the soldiers managed to live
pretty well. We have still quite large
sick list, but this must always be the case
with regiment that has been here but a
short time.
Local news is unimportant. Business is
more dull than ordinarily, on account of
the new trade regulations just going into
effect. Everybody is waiting for the new
channels to be established.
All has been very quiet on our picket
lines since the extraordinary and causeless
fright last Tuesday, which was "big
thing " in its way.
To-day we muster for pay, having due
US four months wages. Any regiment in
the service can turn out more men on
muster day than on any other occasion.
Everybody is personally interested, and
both officers and soldiers draw their pay
with oommendable promptness and regu-
larity.
vesy truly yours
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-09-16

The Democracy of Stearns county have
nominated for the Legislature OSCAR TAY-
LOB, L. A. EVANS and w. T. R1eBY. The
Republican paper of St. Cloud says of the
nominations:
To their credit we must say that their selec.
than heretofore, especially the two first named
both being gentlemen well known to the com
munity e. men of talent and energy. If the
Republicans are to be beaten In this legislatiye
district, We prefer to b beaten by such men q
thAy
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-09-16

Strayed away from the " tender bosom
of the Hon. IaNAT1Us DoNNELLY's family
Circle" a cub. The cub is a great pet in
the family, having been trained to "bear
arms and perform other accrobatic feats
too numerous to mention. A suitable re-
ward will be given to any one who will
safely return the animile.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-09-16
FROM THE FRONTIER.
Arrival of Capt. Fisk's Train at For
Rice...Indian Movements In thu
British Possessions.

The escort of fifty cavalry, I'd Minneso-
ia Regiment, under Lieut.. PHILLIPS, dis
patched by order of Gen. SHELLEY with
Capt. FIsK's train from Fort Wadsworth
to Fort Rice, on the Missouri, arrived at
the last named post in safety with their
charge, on the 18th ult., and left on their
return on the 18th ult. reaching Fort
Wadsworth on the evening of the 2sth.
Lieut.. PHILLIPS reports many traces of
Indians along the route, some of whom
had been furnished with written permits
to hunt, by Gen. SuLLY, and came into
camp to exhibit them. The scouts were
warned by the friendly Indians not to
straggle from the main body, as there
were many hostile savages in small parties
watching their movements.
Dispatches have also reached General
SHELLEY from Major ADAMS, commanding
at Fort Abercrombie, in which it is stated
npon the authority of Mr.. FoNsEoA, for
merly of this city, who had recently ar
rived from Fort Garry, with $50 lodges of
Sioux Indians, including the refugees OF
last winter, had reached the British set
Elements near the Fort. The number OF
warriors was estimated at 1000 to 1900;
but they are not probably more than one
half that number, say 600 to 700.
There were various conjectures as to the
object of their visit, but as the wretches
who were concerned in the massacres OF
1862, and found protection subsequently
on British soil, are among the number, it
may well be conjectured that they are de-
sirous again to be furnished with ammuni-
ton and other supplies to enable them to
subsist their families during the approach
ing winter, and to continue their hostilities
against the hated Americans. .'
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-09-16

New YORK, Sept. s.-The following is Gen.
Hoods account OF how he was whipped:
HEADQUARTERS Sept. 5.
On the evening of the 30th of August the
enemy made a Judgment across Flint river, near
.Jonesboro. We attacked them there on the
evening OF the Sist Ttn Two corps, put iailed
abandon Atlanta, which was done on the night
of the LIST of September. Our loss on the eve
ming of the 31st was small.
On the evening OF September Gen. Hardee's
corps, in position at J0nesboro, was assaulted
by superior force of the enemy, and, BEING
outfanked, compelled withdrawal during the
night with loss of eight gums. The enemys
prisoners report their loss very severe.
(Signed) B. HOOD, Mai. Gen.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-09-16
Republican Patrfotisln .

A political campaign is before US of more
terrible moment than any military campaign.
1t is q time when more IL at
stake in ballots than in battle. We are on the
strain for the tidings of some new movement
of Grant, or Sherman, or Farragut. There are
other movements which far more concern us.
N. Y. Times.
The foregoing extract from the New
York Times, Administration organ, ex-
presses a. clearly as words can sxprea
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-09-16
From the Boston Herald, Republican.


By reference to the proceedings of the
Democratic National Convention it will be
seen, what was long ago predicted in the
columns of this paper, that Gen. George
B. Mcclellan has been nominated for
President and Geo. II. Pendleton, of Ohio,
for Vice President, and that the nomina-
tons were made unanimous. This action
of the convention is in marked contrast
with that of the convention of Charleston
four years since, and argues well for the
success of the ticket at the polls this fall
so far as united party is concerned.
The New York Post has heard of another
"female gentleman" Miss Sallie NJ. Monroe,
of New Berlin, Chenango county, New York,
a practicing physician of the hydropathic
school. She has permanently adopted the
masculine attire from hat to boots. "Miss
Monroe. who makes q fine looking cavalier.
either on horseback or on foot usually wears
blue coat and buff waistcoat with plain fiat
gilt buttons, blue trousers, boots and hat, all
good cut. She is young lady of irreproach-
able character, skillful in her profession, brave.
energetic, ambitious, and eminently selfreliant.
She wears the masculine in preference to the
feminine dress, because she conceives the
former to be better adapted to the active du-
ties of her profession"
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-09-16
FROM SHERMAN'S ARMY.
Sherman's Report of the Capture of
Atlanta--.He Captured 5000 Pris-
Oners and - Guns--Rebel Loss 5000
Killed and WOuned.-Our Loss not
l.5OO.

Atlanta.-.He Captured 5000 Pris.
Oners and ~ Guns-- Re bel Loss 5000
Killed and WOuned..Our Loss not
1880.
LOUISVILLE, Sept. SIN answer to a request
that Major General Sherman would give us
details of the late operations before Atlanta, in
order to silence the cavils of those who in the
absence of particulars were denying that those
operations were on the whole, a Federal sue
cess, we have received the following:
ATLANTA, Sept. ION the 25th of August
ment had been fully advised, 1 left the Goth
corps at the Chattahoochie bridge, and with
the balance of the army drew off frem the
siege, and using some considerable artifice to
mislead the enemy, moved rapidly south and
reached the West Point Railroad near Fairborn
on the 9th and broke twelve miles of it. Then
moving east my right approached near the
Macon Railroad near JOnesboro, and my left
near Rough and Ready.
The enemy attacked the right wing of the
Army of the Tennessee and was completely
beaten on the 31st. During the combat I
pushed the left of the centre rapidly to the
railroad above between Rough and Ready and
Jonesboro.
On the LIST of September we broke up about
eight miles of the Macon railroad and turned
| on the enemy at Jonesboro, assaulted him and
his lines, and carried them, capturing Brig.
Gen. Gowen and about 1000 prisoners, with
eight guns and much plumber. Night alone
prevented our capturing all of Hardee's corps,
which escaped south that night.
That same night Hood, in Atlanta, finding
all his railroads broken or in our possession,
blew up his ammunition, seven locomotives
and eighty cars, and evacuated Atlanta, which
on the next day. September I'd, was occupied
by the corps left for that purpose, Major Gen.
Slocum commanding. We followed the re-
treating rebel army to near Lovejoy's Station,
where, finding him strongly entrenched, con-
Guided it would not pay to assault him, as we
had already gained the great object of the cam
paign, viz: Atlanta. Accordingly the army
gradually and leisurely returned to Atlanta
and is now camped eight miles south of the
city, and tomorrow will move to the camps
appointed
am now writing in Atlanta, so could not
be uneasy in regard to our situation. We have
as the result of this quick and, as think, well
executed movement twenty-seven guns, over
5000 prisoners, and I have buried over 400
rebel dead and left as many wounded that
could not be removed. The rebels have lost,
beside the important city of Atlanta, with its
stores, at least 500 dead, $500 wounded and
5000 prisoners, whereas our aggregate loss
will not foot up 1900. If that is not success
don't know what is.
(SigneO SHERMAN, Maj Gen.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-09-16

The first through train from New York to
st. Louis, ON the Atlantic q Great western
broad gauge line, arrived at st. Louis on the
9th ulk, with large party Of railroad and n
naueial operators. ~ .',.-} z.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-09-16

-Adah Isaac Menken is in London, at
tracting attention BY the snowy little equi-
page in which che drives through Hyde
Park.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-09-16
From the Springfield tMass.l Republican.

The political situation has been revolu-
tionized in three months. That time ago,
Gen. Mcclellan was the weakest oandi-
date almost the Democrats could nomin-
ate, and any effort on their part to con-
test the election seemed forlorn enough.
To-day he is their strongest man-chiefy
because, while he represents opposition to
Mr.. Lincoln, who bore with him as COM
mander. in Chief only too long, he still
holds some OF the once considerable per-
sonal popularity he had with the people
and the army-and with him they enter
upon the campaign with large hope, and
certainly fair prospect Of success.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1864-05-26
NJ AR RIED:

On the 10Th day of May, 1864. by Rev Geo
Davidson, at the resdsnceof the brides faith
or, Mr.. s. Davidson Of this place, 10 Miss Fan
ME Vic Burditt, of Pruuty,own, West Va,
There, left our statc, our young friend, for the
state ofmatrimony, leaving behind him a Pla-
rality Of single friends, wlss g!G m9sFn The
loss of his good company, butwho will rejoice
a. tho prospect of the great amount Of happi'
moss that viii follow him in his journey His
rClcc,On of a partncr-lIiss Fannie-for the
trip, shows greatly the taste of this, our worthy,
trIe and gentlcmanly friend
Wa hope that when they become settled,
slcccsa may attend them. aud tina. they may
live happily together, making fair division Of
bo:hioys aud grieis,--wc trust there will te
none of the latter. That they may live ,oge'h'
or in unison Of thought and feeling until death
shall publish the notice Of dissolution.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1864-05-26
An Attemp,to Turn Our Right.

WASHINGTON, May 2o,-The enemy's
demonstration on our tight Thursday
evening, vas much more formidable than
first supposed. Their cavalry which
made such bold dash round GU right
was the advance of Ewel's whole corps,
the main boly of which lay back 10 line
to support the cavalry when driven back
on this line. The cavalry fell back
when attacked by our Two Regiments,
and thus our men we're drawn on and
brought Under a murderouS fire of nus
kerry. Tyler's whole division was nov
sent up to their support, and for a while
the lEi g was very heavy The enemy
was driven back with considerable loss,
Our men fought on open ground, which
gave the enemy decided advantage.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1864-05-26
Our Army Change, its Position

Nrv Yonx, May % The Herali's
cor dependence, ne II Spottsylvanis, May
u, says our troops were moving all
night to new position This morning
general headquarters are broken up,
aud nearly the whole army is in motion.
Precisely where our next hauling
place will be, time only can determine.
The general expectation IS that we shall
have hard fighting Immediately
Auother correspondent say' Of the
fight on thursday sight, in which the
raw heavy artillery acted so handsome
", our loss was but half tho uumber
originally stated \ rebel teams says
their loss was double ours, aud r-prc'
sents the enemy as being very much
chagriacd at tAcir failure to lura our
right.
The Ninth Corps now occupies posi-
ton in advance Of two lines Of works
held By the enemy lev days since. 50
tina, our progress if slow, is at least
sure and steady y
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1864-05-26

WESTVIRGINTA Al rules held in the
Clerks Office Of the Circuit Court Of Kama
wha county on the LIST Monday in April, 1864
Henry J. Benedict plaintiff, In Trespass on
Henry Titzhugh, Albert q, tachmcnt.
jenkins. John N ClarlEson, Damage 500
Henry Everett John Day, -0ng, = kceton'
Wilson r. Moore, - Turner and Miltcn j.
Ferguson, defendants.
TIE object Of this suit is TO recover dana
ges from the defendants for wrongs and inlu'
ricS done to the person and property OF the
plaintiff by the sal defendants, and it appear
ing by nm affidavit Of the plaintiff, filed with
the papers Of the cause, thathis claim l. just,
and that there is present cause Of action there
for, and that he believes he ought to recover
damages against the said delondents to the
amount of at least $500 10 and that the said
defendants are non.residents of the State OF
West Virginia, and that they have estates or
debts due them in the said county Of Kanawha,
Wherefore, on motion Of the Plaintiff, 1t is or
dered that the said defendants do appear here
within one month after due publication Of this or
der for four successive weeks. in the Weekly
Registera newspaper published in Pt, Pleasant
Mason county, West Virginia, and do what
may be necessary to protect their respective
interests in this suit, and that like copy be
posted at the front door Of the Court House OF
said county of KanAwha rs required by law.
Testc: JNO. SLACK. Clerk,
Fitz Gerald, p. q. fapril 9s-ti.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1864-05-26
Tho Rod Rirer rleet.

WAsHmsTos, Nay 22--The follow.
ing dispatch has been received BY the
Navy Department:
Hon. Gibson Hlles, Sec Of the Nary,
/ hEO Just received letter from
Lieutenant Commander Breeze, dared at
The mouth Of the Black river May l5-
lie writes as follows:
This morning bearer Of dispatches
from General Banks, was received at
Fort De Russey, who says that when he
left one gunboatw was coming over the
folls, and It was confidently believed that
all would gel over
He knew of nothing more, | have
information from a reliable soUrce that
the dam his been completed, and we
m6y soon expect 10 hear that all lie
iron clads are over The Navy Depart.
nenl has also rereigcd communication
from the o. S. bark Ethan Allen. block
aiding off Murnlrs lnlei reporting the
destruction of valuable sslt works, inior.
maiion being given by contrabands OF
the locatio Of the works, which was at
place called Cane Pitch, twelve miles
from The inlet.
An armed crew was sent ashore, and
succeeded in destroying rem and burn
ing the buildings. Extensive arrange.
ments had becn made for extending The
worka double their size. A commuui'
cation has also been received from the
Pawnce, which says that an expedition
w-s sent up the ST Johns river, Flori
da, under the command of Gen Bimey,
and had been .ep successful. They
did not however meet the enemy who
arc supposed to have crossed at Fort
Yates to the east side of The ST. Johns.
One thousand head of cattle, some bor
sos and other valuable properly were
captured. aw
The expedition had not returned to
Jacksonville at last accounts, but was
expected to do SO soon, by way of 81.
Augustine.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1864-05-26

WEST VIRGINIA:--At Rules held in the
Clerks office of the Circuit Court of Kama
wha county, On the FIRST Monday in April,
1864
Baptiste Gilmore, plaintiff In Trcspass on
VS.. the case and at
Henry Fitzhugh. Albert C taChment.
Jenkins George Holdcrby. Damage 81 800
William t. Gum. Charles Timms Milton j.
Ferguson. Joseph Dav. Edward Taft, Henry
Everett Tho5 J Jenkins and John N Clark
son, defendants.
THE object Of this suit is to recover Dana.
Cos FROM the said defondcnts. for certain wrongs
aud injuries done TO the person and property
Of the p,aintiff by said defendeuts and it ap.
pearing by an affidavit Of the plaintiff, filed
with he papers Of the cause that his Bald claim
is just and that there is present cause Of nc.
ton therefor. and that he ought to recover Of
spid defendants In said action $500 90 dana.
ges at the least. and that the defendents are all
non residents Of this State, but have estates or
debts due them in the said county Of Kanawha.
Wherefore on motion Of the Plaintiff. it is or.
dered that the said defendants do appear here
within one month after due publication of this
order for -four successive weeks in the Weekly
Register a newspaper published in Point
Pleasant Mason county. West Virginia, and do
whal may be necessary to protect their respcc.
tive interests in this suit, and that like copy
he posted at the front dooi Of the court house
Of Kanawha county as required by law.
Teste; JNo SLACK, Clerk
Fitz'Gerad' pa Lapril % u