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The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-10-14
The Elections.

Elsewhere will be found election returns
from few counties in Pennsylvania, Ohio
and Indiana. They are not full enough to
form an opinion as to the general result in
either of these States. In Pennsylvania
the Lincolnites have made gains in some
counties, while the Democracy have gained
in others. In Ohio and Indiana the Abo-
lition gains alone are given, and these are
principally in counties where nothing bet
ter could have been reasonably expected.
When the full returns shall have been re-
ceived, it will be found that the Democ-
racy have at least held their ground.
When we recollect that the telegraph is in
the hands of the opposition, which is un-
scrupulous in the means adopted to achieve
political capital, our readers will be in
clined to wait for the official canvass be-
fore they make up their minds as to the
results of these elections. The example
recently afforded by the Maine election,
which was heralded through the country
as an abolition triumph, but which resulted
in favor of the Democracy, will not be for
gotten in scanning the fragmentary returns
which we publish from other States.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-10-14
The Loyalty of Opposition.

1t is high time that the political heresy
that opposition to an administration is,
also, opposition to the government, was
put under ban. This topic was well and
ably argued in April, 1863, by Hon. Ed
WARD EVERETT, who is now at the head
of the LINCOLN electoral ticket in Massa-
chusetts. At that time Mr.. EVERETT
said:
1t must in justice be stated that the Admin
istratlon mas been as literally supported by
those VINO dld not as by those who did con-
tribute to place it in power, and as formidably
assailed by its nominal adherents as by its re-
puted opponents.
Again:
admit that, without being much of n norti.
san, I belong to the Presidents opposition
But what then? There is LOYALTY of onnos;.
ton az well as loyalty of support. Shall
because 1 am not political supporter of the
Administration, sit quietly by and see the Gov
eminent overturned, and the country dismem-
bered? Because we did not vote for Mr.. lin.
coins Administration, must we hold back
from the vigorous prosecution of the war
which is to prevent Mr.. Davis from installing
himself at Washington? Because we may dis.
approve of the removal of Gen. Mcclellan,
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shall we do what we can to paralize the arm of
his successor? Such has not been the course

shall we do what we can to paralize the arm of
his successor? Such has not been the course
of Gen. Mcclellan himself.
"When he was abruptly relieved from his
command, after having, with an army disheart-
ened by recent reverses, and which he, in
language of the Confederate General Lee, re-
organized as with an 'enchanter's wand, had
in two noble fought battles, rescued Washing
preserved Maryland to the Union, instead of
using the language of disaffection or even
complaint, he erhorted the army, by wh.ch he
oas idolized, to be as faithful to Gen. Burnside as
it had been to him"
We commend these noble utterances to
the consideration of all candid men, and
beg of them to frown down the persistent
efforts of petty politicians and fierce
partisan press to divide the North and
give aid and comfort to the South, by pub
fishing to the world that full one-half of
the North sympathize with the South in
their wicked rebellion. Such an admis-
sion does more to encourage the South to
protract the war than a dozen victories
could do; more than French or English
alliance, and it is the most potent influence
they WELD in their councils, and before
their people to strengthen them for con-
tinued resistance.
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NEWS FROM THE SOUTH.
A Word Of Encouragement Under
Difficulties.
Courage.

From the Richmond Enquirer, Sept. 81.
The abandonment of Atlanta and of
Winchester has led to much speculation
and great detection among the faint. harted.
They fancy Georgia already is leagued
with the enemy, and Lynchburg once more
endangered by brutal fanatic. 1t is of
no use to argue with such men; they will
only hear what they choose-fear closes
their eyes and self-interest clouds their
Judgment. They seek sorry satisfaction
in blaming an unsuccessful general, and
delight in proving how easily al mishaps
might have been avoided. The calmer
judgment, the warmer patriotism, sees no
such reason for dependency. all that is
really to be deplored is the loss of men
lives are precious with US, and few thou
sand tell heavily in the scales. But from
official sources we derive the comfort that
the supply of youths coming to age, to.
gether with revoked details, will enable
most enrolling officers to replace, to use
their Technology, one man and half for
every man lost. Generals like Rhodes are
not so easily replaced. Still, there is good
material in abundance in our ranks, and,
much more truly than in Napoleons far
famed armies, have our men the marshal's
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COMMUNICATED.
SYNOD OF MINNESOTA..COND
TION AND PROSPECTS.

The following narrative on the state of
religion within the bounds of this Synod.
read and approved at the recent meeting
in this city, will doubtless be Of interest
to those of our readers who are accustom-
ed to note and treasure all facts pertain
ing to the growth and well being of the
Masters kingdom:
1t is clearly manifest that God has been
with US during the past year. There are
evident tokens of his presence and guar
dian care. His Holy Spirit has to some
extent been in the hearts of our people
and His banner over US has been love.
As respects material interests it is
our privilege to report commendable and
encouraging degree of progress. Three
churches have been able to relieve them
selves of all pecuniary embarrassment
having paid during the past year towards
the liquidation of old Indebtedness a total
of $2,75O.
Three churches we are also glad to add,
have in satisfactory manner, improved
their houses of worship, and what is the
most encouraging feature of the whole, is,
that all improvements have been paid for
as they have been made. Not less than
$4,000 have been expended in this way.
Still another church, long oppressed with
the burden of debt, has during this same
pe:iod, been making a noble effort to-
wards meeting its liabilities and although
it is not entirely free, it begins to see the
way out and to manifest new strength and
courage. In all these particulars it is
clear we have reached point where the
future looks brighter.
We trust the day is not distant when
each church in our connection shall be
able to utter the glad exclamation, soul
Of debit" One church is in process OF
erecting a building. It is to be commo-
dious, convenient and attractive house,
and will cost probably about 81, 900. The
prospect of having house at last, after so
much delay and so many Disappointment,
as has attended the effort hitherto, is hav
ing most gratifying effect On the people.
They have shown their interest by raising
over $4,000 among themselves and are
now pushing the work to a rapid compile
ton. And here it may be proper to add
that some of their brethren within the
bounds, who have in Gods good Provi-
dence been permitted to secure houses for
themselves and are out of debt, have pledg-
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knowledge, by some Of the Commissioners,
who are thereby deemed guilty of felony
and made liable to imprisonment or fine
by the terms the act.
There has been much discussion regard
ing the custody of the votes after their re.
ception in the post Offices to which they
are directed. 1t is contended that the
supervisors or Judges of Election have the
right to demand them of the Postmaster
at any time previous to the election; 9TH
ers are of the opinion that the Postmas-
tiers must retain them until the day before
election. The law is not clear upon this
point. The 4th section says that sit shall
be the duty of the Judges of Election in
each election district, on the day meet pre-
ceding such election, to make diligent in
quiries at each post Office in such district,
or to which letters are usually directed
for such district, for any mail mat
ter which may be directed to them as
such Judges of election and receive the
same" There is another provision which
allows the Commissioners to deliver the
envelopes for any district directly to the
Judges of election. This, with the fact
that any man has the right to demand
letters in the Postofice to his own address,
would indicate that it is optional with the
Judges whether the votes shall remain in
the Postoffice until the day preceding the
election, or be taken out at any time after
their reception. We think, however that
all the electors would prefer that the votes
should remain in the Postoffice until the
day before election. Postmasters by ma
tional law, as well as State, cannot allow
the votes to be tempered with, without
subjecting themselves to heavy penalties.
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To the Farmer.

In the PIONEER of October 18th we gave
official figures, showing the public debt OF
the United States up to that date to be
$2,017, s67,O4o. We also gave the census
figures showing the value of all the real
estate in the free States and territories,
which footed up 1896, 1O1, 692. From
these figures it was easy to perceive that
your farms were already mortgaged to pay
the public debt to nearly half their value.
In other words, farm worth So, 900. 90 is
mortgaged 100000, and so on in a SINH
lar proportion. Remember, we gave off
ciI figures of our public debt The public
debt of the United States is not less than
three thousand millions to-day, which Gre
ates a mortgage on your farm of still
greater proportion than we have seen fit
to represent. Now, what did we propose
to prove from these official figures? Sim
ply that if you continue Mr.. L1NooLN's ad-
ministration, in four years more, and in
much less time than that, your farm will
be swallowed up, or entirely mortgaged to
meet the public Indebtedness. Why So?
Because if you re-elect LINCOLN, you con-
tinue bis policy of abolition and confsca-
ton, which is equivalent to apolicy of war
and disunion, in which all the resources of
the South will be lost to US as means of
liquidating the debt. BIT if we elect No
GILLIAN, we have peace and Union, That
is, we have less debt, and we have South
ern real estate to rely upon, in conjunction
with Northern real estate, to divide up,
equalize and extinguish the public debt
These are plain facts. No sophistry Or in
genuity can get around them or rob them
of their dreadful significance. Prices and
valuations may fall, but you have got to
pay your taxes, and under LINCOLN policy
these taxes must increase in geometrical
proportion. If prices should fall, If you
should get less for your wheat, corn and
oats, you would be in still worse condi
ton than you are now under policy which
is doubling your taxes upon you. Real
estate must eventually bear the great bur-
den of taxation, and you cannot expect to
escape the operation of this fundamental
law of political economy. We therefore
warn you, and entreat you to vote for
MCCLELLAN. Put an end to this LINCOLN
policy, which is day by day robbing you Of
your SONS and your means. Stand up man.
fully for the constitutional policy of Mo-
CLELLAN, and vote for restored Union
and speedy peace.
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The Virginia Campaign.
The New York Times Of Thursday Ia

The New York Times of Thursday last
says:
The active operations against Richmond
which were begun upon the north bank of the
James on Thursday last, and which were re-
opened or continued upon the south side of the
river, beyond the Weldon Railroad, on Friday,
seem to have been held in allegiance for the last
four days. Buffers force achieved success as
far as it went, and Meade's force on the left
also achieved q certain success but in neither
case was the success decisive. Gen. Butler did
not capture the important position of Chapin's
or Chapin's Bluff, though he did occupy the
greater part of the fellows farm, nor did Gen.
Meade reach or capture the Southside Railroad,
thong our line reaches within about two miles
of it, and another mile would bring it within
range of our guns. Had either of these objects
been achieved, we suppose the primary pur-
pose of one or both the movements of last
week would have been effected.
Since the above was written, General
GRANT has made a visit to Washington
and returned to his army. We may now
look out for active operations that will tell
on the fate of Richmond.
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Have You Heard from Connecticut
and Delaware.

Fifty-fve towns have been heard from
in Connecticut. The Democracy have
carried thirty Of them and made great
gains in the others. The State is sure for
MCCLELLAN and PRNDLBroN.
The Hartford Press Rep.) Of the 4th
inst. says:
Connecticut is to be carried by work. Grant.
and Sherman, and Sheridan will not carry it
for US. It will not do to depend either on Un-
ion victories, nor the justice of our cause, nor
any general glow of enthusiasm and good feel
ing Enthusiasm is good, hurrahs are good,
but we want votes. And votes will not go into
the ballot boxes without work. The result of
the town elections is such as to encourage and
to stimulate us. 1t shows two things, where
the weak spots are and where the work is to
be done and that the Copperheads are at work
as they never worked before. Wherever our
friends have been ct work we find handsome
Union gains but where they have been idle
we have disgracefully lost. Everywhere the
enemy have shown united and determined
front.
Delaware has gone overwhelmingly
Democratic. We give the returns as far
as heard from:
WILMINGTON, Oct. SAT the Inspectors
election on Tuesday, the Democrats carried
Newcastle county by 81; Kent county by 903
Sussex county by $50. Total, 1,4O5. In New
castle county the Republicans had 432 majority
in 1862.
We have heard nothing from Kent and Sus-
sex, but suppose that, as usual at this election
they have gone Democratic.
Delaware is another star added to the
MCCLELLAN constellation.
The Democracy have not claimed either
of these States. But such unexpected
victories prefgure the election of MoOLEL-
Lam.
Office holders of ABRAHAM LINCOLN!
Noble army Of contractors! Invincible
battalions of shoddy! Your commander
is in danger. To the rescue!
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Gen. Naglee.

Judge KELLY, of Philadelphia, tries to
get off the sword point on which NAeLER
has spitted him. He writhes, and replies,
and with what result? He makes hor-
rible blunder, and convicts himself of false
hood. Read:
I further said, in substance, that this fact,
following the incident of the stove pipe at Num-
sons Hill and the wooden guns at Manassas,
had exhausted even the Presidents stock of
patience; but that he had, in the kindness of
his heart, determined to give Gen. Mcclellan
chance to redeem himself from utter ridicule,
and had given him ten days in which to pro-
pose plausible plan of campaign. 1t was
then that said he had no plan, and that when
several of the promised ten days had passed he
was still without plan.
Kelly says Mcclellan had no plan after
the evacuation of Manassas. Kelly as
sures us that Mr.. Lincoln was willing to
give him ten days to make a plan. Alas
for Judge Kelly! Weeks before that Lin
coin had the plan-the whole plan that
Naglee knows about, but Kelly only fancies
he knows about. Let Judge Kelly read,
remember, and henceforth be silent, unless
he can be wiser in his speech:
EXECUTIVE MANSION,
Washington, February 3, 1861
MAJ. GEN. MCCLELL.AN-My Dear Sir You
and 1 have distinct and different plans for a
movement of the Army of the Potomac. Yours
to be done by the Chesapeake, up the Kappa
hammock to Urbanna and across and to the ter
minus of the railroad on the York River /;
mine 70 move directly to point on the rail-
road southwest of Manassas.
If you will give me satisfactory answers to
the following questions, shall gladly yield
my plan to yours.
list. Does not your plan involve greatly
larger expenditure of time and money than
mine? I'd. Wherein is a victory more certain
by your plan than mine? Sd. Wherein is a
| victory more valuable by our plan than mine
| 4th. In fact, would it not be less valuable in
| this: that it would break no great line of the
enemy's communications, while mine would
9Th. In case Of disaster, would not retreat be
more difficult by your plan than mine?
Yours truly, A. LINCOLN.
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Soldier Voting Act.

At the request of some of our subscrib-
ers we print elsewhere the Act to en-.
able citizens of this State, who are or may
be engaged in the military or naval SER
vice of the United States to vote at all
general elections during the continuance
of the present war.
The act, if faithfully executed, appears
to be as fair as any that could be devised.
But in some instances its provisions have
been VIGOROUSLY violated by the commits
sioners. We refer particularly to section
9Th. which says that they shall deliver to
each of the persons who propose to vote
under this act one ballot of each Of the
several candidates.; and select and deposit
his ballot ia the envelope in such manner
that the character of the same shall be
known to himself only. In other words
it is intended that the ballot shall be
secret. To carry out the intention of the
law, the Commissioner should give each
soldier Republican and Democratic
ticket, and an envelope, and allow him to
retire from all observers, and select fol
himself which ticket, or such portions o.
either as he may choose, and to place the
came in the envelope secretly. This bas
been shanelessly violated, to our owr
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A Dilemma.

The Abolition press is exhausting all
the resources of shameless and cunning
sophistry to prove two things.
LIST. 1t afirms that the rebellion is near
its end from exhaustion, and that having
robbed the cradle and the grave, the South
has the last man in its army, has expend-
ed its last dollar, and dug it's last ditch.
I'd, 1t declares with an equal emphasis
that the rebels will accept no terms of
peace except complete and absolute inde-
pendence.
Now, one or the other of these positions
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A Card from Gen. ROsecrans.

ST.. LOUIS, Wednesday, Oct. 4.-1he
Democrat contains the following card from
Gen. Rosecrans:
ST.. LOUIS, Oct. 4, 1854.
The New York Tines Washington special
saws Gen. Rosecrans is in some trouble Gen.
R0secrans pronounces this falsehood of the
same sinister character as those which were
sent broadcast through the country on his re-
moval from the command of the Army of the
Cumberland. Having seen the effects of these
ISLANDERS remaining uncontradicted, he owes it
to his friends and himself to meet this promnt-
~. w. 8. ROSECRANS,
Major General.
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State Agricultural Society.

Mr.. SMITH, Secretary of the State Ag-
ricultural Society, will soon send circulars
to all parts of the State for information in
regard to agriculture, horticulture, and
manufactures, upon which to base the So
ciety's annual report to the Legislature.
If those who receive these circulars will
interest themselves in obtaining and for
warding the desired information, the re-
port for this year will be unusually valu-
able.
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Capt. Ffsk,s Party.

We clip the following from the WASH
ington dispatche to the Chicago papers of
Friday last,
Official information has reached Washington
that the North Overland Expedition, COM
manded by Capt. Fisk had arrived safely across
to the west side of the Missouri River, and was
at Fort Rice in Dacotah Territory. The health
of the party is good. Capt. Fisk, on the 9th
of August, pushed on for the Yellowstone
A reconnaissance to point seventy-five miles
north convinced him that the hostile Sioux
were all on the grounds within the great bend
of the Missouri, south of that river, and north
west of Fort Rice.
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Letter from Judge Flandrau.

On another page will be found an in
teresting letter from Hon. CHARLES E.
FLANDRAU, containing descriptions Of his
passage to Nevada, and the condition of
the country as he found it on his arrival,
with notices of Minnesotians whom he met
on the way. His numerous friends in this
State will be pleased to learn what we have
from other sources, that Judge FLANDRAU's
prospects for success in his profession are
very flattering.
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must be false. If the rebels are complete.
ly exhausted, it follows they would be glad
to accept any terms of peace that would
save their necks; and if they will accept
no terms but absolute independence it
follows they are not completely ex-
hausted.
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Deaths of Soldiers at Memphis.

The following are deaths of Minnesota
soldiers in Memphis Hospitals during the
week ending Oct. Cd: GBo. M. ANNls,
company F, 9th regiment; HENRY A.
ROBBINS, company G, 10th regiment !;
STEPHEN TINE, company G, 9th regiment /;
SEYMOUR F. FILLMORE company B, 9th
regiment.
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Cameron Grows Prophetic.

Gen. Cameron sold he felt sure that with the
reelection of Mr.. Lincoln fresh men would be
called around him whose energies would be de-
voted toward achieving speedy and honora-
BILE peace.
This sentiment ELECTED enthusiastic applause.
Is ABRAHAM LINCOLN trying to steal
Gen. NCCLRLLANs thunder.