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The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-01-29

made solemn reservation and dedication
of all sections 16 and sc for school pur-
poses, and that this reservation deprived
the national government of all further
power of disposition.
2. That if not those resolutions did not
in terms apply to the present State Of
Minnesota, but to that portion oft sub
sequently erected into Dakota Territory,
and the territories of Kansas and Ne
braska.
8. That the lands not having been set
tied prior to the survey, they passed to the
State by the act authorizing the people OF
the State to form State government;
that the land officers had no jurisdiction
over them; that the decision Of the ques-
ton, whether they were settled prior to
the survey, being the very point upon
which their jurisdiction depended, was not
binding, and might be assailed collatorally.
Each member Of the Supreme Court of
the State announced that he was the
owner of school lands and interested in
the decision. The State waived all OBJ
lection on that score The court intimated
to the counsel for the defendant that they
would not proceed without his consent
also, which being given, they, after ad-
visement, again decided upon all Of the
points adversely to the State, whereupou
writ of error was taken by the Attorney
General to the Supreme Court of the
United States, who, it seems by the tele-
gram quoted above, have reversed the de-
cisions Of all Of the State Courts and sus-
tanned the position of the State.
If the decision shall prove to be upon the
bread ground of the invalidity of the
joint resolutions, the value of the lands
thus secured will be immense, as the most
valuable portions of the school lands con-
tiguous to our largest cities and villages
have almost without exception been
snatched from the State by pre-emptions
While 1t Is required by the department
and the terms of the resolutions to select
in lieu of these, wild and uncnltivated
tracts upon the remote frontier.
But as it is now probable the decision
of the present case only requiring it,
the court have reserved their decision
upon this point, and confined themselves
to holding that the officers had no juris-
diction and that fraudulent prescriptions
may be successfully assailed notwithstand-
ing the issuance of the patent, the State
will reap benefit of several hundreds
of thousands of dollars, and in this particu-
lar case will nake,a as we have seen, $4,000
by the decision.
The case was argued in the courts of
this State and in the Supreme Court of
the United States, by GoEDoN E. Cole,
Esq. Attorney General of the State. He
is entitled to much credit for the energy
and ability he has displayed in the con-
duct of suit of such vast importance to
| our school interests.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-01-29
War Population OF the Unitcd States
--C4r,sUs Of 1860.

From the forthcoming volume on popu-
lation in the eighth census report, it ap-
pears from the statistics furnished that
the number OF white males in the United
States between the ages of eighteen and
fOrty-five years, amounted in 1860, to
5,624, 0G5. The arms-bearing white male
population Of the whole country is in
cluded in the aggregate above stated, and
the number in each State, as given sepa-
rately, is shown in the following table:
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-01-29

THIRD REGIMENT RE-ENLIsTED.-Gov.
MILLER has received dispatch from Maj.
General STEELE, stating that three-fourths
of the Third Regiment, Minnesota Volun-
teers, infantry. has re-enlisted as veterans.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-01-29
WAR DEPT. ADJ'T GEN. OFFIcE)

hrEt glance:
WAR DEr'r. ADJ'r GEN. OFF1cE,l
Washington, Jan. II.
SPECIAL ORDERS, No 16-Fxtract So. Dr.
Gercd, That Maj. Gen. Burnside be and he is
hereby assigned to recruit and fill up the 9th
army corps, of which he is commander. TO the
number OF fifty thousand men, for such duty as
War Department.
BY order OF Secretary of War.
E; d: TOWNSEND. Asst. Adj't Gen.
Official: r. WILLIAMS, Asst. Adj't Gen.
There are other facts which, taken in
consideration with this Order, lead us to
believe that an important expedition is on
foot, which will open tie spring campaign
within sixty days from now.
What will be the destination of this
expedition, will remain contraband" for
some time, but We have no Goub, our
selves as to the point.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-01-29

1t Is almost certain that the draft will
take place by the lst of March, the time
limited for the payment of the high boun-
ties, and it may be ordered at ;nv time
previous. 1t is by no means too late for
every town in tie State to gill its quota bv
volunteers. Some organization should at
once be made, extensive enough to en-
brace every ward ard township. and cal
culated to stimulate enlistments to the
greatest possible extent Wherever this
thorough system has been resorted to, in
conjunction with liberal bounties, there
has been no difficulty in raising volunteers.
The generous government bounty of $500
for veterans and $500 for raw recruits, If
seconded by liberal private contributions,
will probably be effective in securing men
enough to fill the quota Of every town.
There must be town meetings, and COM
mlttees must be appointed consisting of
influential and patriotic citizens, who will
be willing to devote their time to the work.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-01-29
quotas OF First and Second District

we publish this morning the number of
men furnished; the number required I'M
der all calls, and the deficiency in the
towns OF the first and second enrolment
district.
1t will beseen that st. Paul is "out ofthe
woods" and may halloo to her hearts con-
tent. Our account stands thus:
Number of men furnished or8
Quota under all calls o55
Surplus for next call ca
The other towns Of the county are con-
slderably behind and will have to bestir
themselves in order to escape the draft
Their deficiency is as follows
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-01-29
promotions in the Fourth, Regiment.

FToiho'i"hs IN the Fourth genImeut.
FIRST Lieutenant SAMUEL T. Isaac 70 no
Captain OF company d.
First Lieutenant DAVID 4. Wu1vAx 70
be Captain of company |.
First Lieutenant CuArIEs G. IIr,,1, to
be Captain of company G.
Second Lieutenant SAMUEL W. Rrssr,r
TO be First Lieutenant of company II.
Second Lieutenant OIaAxDo GRAuAvto
De First Lieutenant Of company I.
Second Lieutenant CnAs W Dorc,,s
to be First Lieutenant of company K.
ii N"va-Sroiiau Judge Declares ire
"eiHIire Of tl.o ClaesanesEza ssir'ct,'
The editor Of the Press was 2 little too
fast III denouncing his countrvjneu g
thieves and pirates. In the Admiralty
Court at Halifax, Judge Stewart, G. B..
after detailing the circumstances connect
ed with the capture Of the Chesapeake and
the subsequent proceedings, lis lordsLin.
referring to the possibility Of a plea being
submitted in behalf OF tie Coefsderotes
said :
But am |, sitting as Judge OF the Court Of
Admiralty, and Representing, Her Majesty in il
to sustain the plea of men who have yiolaa.d
her proclamation of neutrality. and offered an
aiiront to diSnity-Of men who have grossly
and Wi!lully, and stealthily violated her ter
fitofy' SOLD goods therein. who have with r..
VoiVers and Iawless force violently resisted the
officers seeking to execute the process of her
MAGISTRATES who are at this moment fugitives
from justice
Alter some conversation with counsel.
his lordship stated to the court that, uu-
der the facts before him, unless altered biz
further evidence, he would treat the case
as piracy throughout. so the culprits if
convicted will be likely to swing
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-01-29

When we subtract from the above the
States now in rebellion, viz Alabama,
Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana,
Mississippi, North Carolina, South Caro-.
lima, Texas and Virginia, we find that the
aggregate OF those States amounted to
nine hundred and four thousand eight
hundred and ninety. The number in the
loyal States amounted to four million seven
hundred and nineteen thousand one hun.
dred and seventy-fve.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-01-29

"A larger amount of mackerel was INSPECT
ed in Massachusetts in 1862 than during any
previous year, viz: 26O, 1854 barrels.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-01-29
& Significant Order

Tie following order is, in our opinion.
significant OF more than would appear at
first glance:
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-01-29

IA N"va-"r"iaata .5ud@a E3eclaves Ire
"ciHuFe oa ti.c Caesape.s!zf es!r,cv.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-03-23
HOME FROM THE WAR.

There'll be bitin' black frost on
the hills tonight, tel YEP said
old Moses Atterly, as he threw an
armful of oak logs, fringed with silver
gray moss upon the stone hearth, and
rubbed his hands cherrily before the
red roaring blaze that encircled the
rude iron fire dog in drifts of ruby
sparks.
lie was q tall, wiry-looking old
man, with mild hazel eyes, qnd skin
well nigh as brown rs the basket of
butternuts that stood in the corner
man whom you might easily fancy
t. have grown up among the rock
bound, wind-swept wilderness, as one
Of the giant pines Oh. the steep ellis
above had grown stalwart, sturdy
and true to the very hearts CORE
The narrow-paned windows, and no
carpet save the zigzag veins of the
hickory boards that formed the floor !;
yet there was an air of comfort in the
split bottomed chairs, with red morcen
cushions, and the round table neatly
spread for the evening meal. Over
the fire an apopletic black teakettle
kept up dreary song, and Moses At
terly's only child sat, with folded
hands in the chimney corner, watching
the vaporous wreath curling from the
spout-a pretty, soft eyed girl, with a
late rose in her braids of glossy, chest
nut-brown hair, and straight, clearly
cut features-now in shadow, and all
irradiated by the cheerful torches Of
flame that played at hide and seek in
and out among the crevices of the
great bubling, singing logs.
Have you been - the post Office
tonight, father ~ said she, suddenly
looking up as Moses gave the smoul-
dering back log sort of demonstrating
kick.
"No; but I met Jim Grayling down
by the hemlock hollow, and he said he
was goin' straight there--so i told
him TO ask if there was anything for
our folks. He'll be here directly, 1
calculate, for it must DO oil of two
hours ago." ae
81 am very sorry" said Bessie,
almost petulantly. Father / detest
the sight of that man Z"
"My dear daughter" demonstrated
Moses Atterly, shat amt accordin' to
either sense or Gospel"
"Well, l can't help it, father"
coaxed Bessie, stealing her soft, dim
pied hand into the rough palm that
lay on Moses Atterly's knee. "Some-
how, he always seemed to me like"
She stopped suddenly so suddenly
that the late rose fell out of her hair
and lay ON the stone hearth--for, ns
she turned her head she saw James
Grayling standing beside them, un-
folding coarse white and red wors-
ted comforter from about his neclS,--
He stopped without saying a word,
and picked up tho rose for her.
Why, Jim J" said Farmer Atterly,
"where on airth did you drop down
from T? ! didn't hear you come in ~
"Didn't You? I'm sure ! knocked
loud enough said Grayling, with a
deep red flush slowly fading ffom his
cheek. "Pretty we'll tonight Bessie. I"
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-03-23

qua range Of mountains which run
parallel with the river of the Same
name, and though having no tower
ing peaks are very rocky and precep-
itous.
The only passage over thom was
made by gradual asseuts until we
reached q great elevation and then
the decent was rapid, winding along
between the river and the mountains
whore in many places the only footing
for man or beast was path of only
few inches breadth made by great eff
fort in the side of the rocks. Above
lowered the mountains and below
rushed the rapid river.
One Of our mules swerving slightly
from this narrow way, lost his footing
and went over the declevity with q
wild scream. We waited but an in
stant to know his fate, for falling
with his load shero into the deep
stream he sank from our sight with
out struggle. For nearly mile we
followed this wild and dangerous way
seemingly suspended in the air by a
thread which single word would
sever and plunge us over tho preci-
pice beyond the reach of human hands
then reached the level country beyond
called tho Umpqua Valley and ex-
tending to the highlands along the
Rogue River. This valley presents
the primest grazing country we have
ever seen, and is rapidly settling up
Hero Gen. 10 Lane has made hi:
home upon broad tract of land which
labor will soon make as fine a farm
as the sun shines upon. Hero upor
the last declevity of the mountains al
tho ford Of the river we met the frs
Indian we had seen while on oul
march. rrs.
Upon his head he wore the horn:
and head Of a deer for cap, and was
rugged out in the most distressing
guise we have ever seen.
We tried to learn from him whether
prowling bands of savages were abou
the country, whether any battle hat
been fought, what tribe he belonged
to, and where he lived, but his only
'';'s re; ~ !; :
awoke in the minds of some Of tn,
party apprehensions of an ambush o.
a surprise, and an adventure wat th,
result which being the first thot oc
CURED upon tho march we reserve 70
our next chapter.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-03-23
The employees and eflcers Of tho

The employees and efilcers Of tho
Michigan Southern Railroad Company
have united in purchasing a monu-
ment to be erected at Adrian in men,
DRY Of tho late John j.. Campbell,
former Superintendent Of tho Michi-
gan Southern Railway. Tho monr-
mcnt is to cost 1000 and is to DO built
by Mcssrs. volk Y moore, cf Chicago.
1t is to be an exceedingly tasteful and
elegant affair, being shaft 20 feet in
height of pure marble.
Ihospedestial is to beer medallion
likeness of the deceased in tho finest
statuary marble. The tablet base il
to bear the namo and inscription with
the symbolic addition of a Il rail ia
bas relief as its orramentation. Our
readers are many Of them, familiar
with the details Of Mr.. Can,pbeYs
death, which occurred early last fall.
lie was one OF the most thorough arl
energetic railroad men Of the West,
aud tho vacancy caused by his deata
viii not soon lie filed. This inonp-
ment is an appropriate and fitting
tribute OF respect 70 his memory.
="
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-03-23
~. 7. MrRsHoN

win attsni promptly 70 the Purchase. Inspect
ing ani sAipmopt Of Lumber from ony point
on Saginaw river Poet ofiee nddfsss
EAST SAGINAW.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-03-23
Original aNiseellanu.
An Indian Campaign.
CHAPTER II.


The march from Fort Vancouver to
Jacksonville traversed the most beau
tiful portion of Oregon and displayed
scenery of landscapes that the pen Of
Scott or tho pencil Of Landsere never
could have fitly described or portrayed.
Tho scenery Of the Alps may be more
awe inspiring, Switzerland may show
glaciers full of wonder and terror, but
no land from its every outlook shows
such complete beauty of landscape as
Oregon. The pencil of the painter
never traced such magic lines of grace
ful sweep, such sublime crial pros
pect, such broad prairies and lofty
mountains, such broad and rapid
streams and such deep groves, over
which hangs the silont beauty of
dreamland. How few, even in these
days of travel and enterprise, under
stand the extent and fertility Of the
States beyond the Rocky Mountains,
and what eyes Of wonder they open
upon the relotar Of travels in those
distant States.
Fort Vancouver stands upon the
north bank Of the Columbia River,
five miles above the mouth Of the
Willamette, and is nothing moro than
an old trading post established by the
Hudson Bay Fur Company soon after
their headquarters were established at
Astoria.
Starting from this point We passed
up tho Willamette River past Port
land, Oregon City and the beautiful
falls-a miniature resemblance Of the
Niagara-and as far as Champoee
were discmbarked from our steam
boat and began our journey overland.
At this point the broad table land
known as French prairie comes down
to the river bank in bold bluff and
sweeps away toward tho south for
many miles, and spreads itself from
the Willamette River to the Cascade
Mountains in one unbrokcn field oi
green.
Here the first farmers in Oregon be
gan their labors, and being unable to
obtain white housekeepers consoled
themselves with the best article OF
squaws to be secured, and in conse-
consequence this settlement is com.
priscd almost entirely of half breeds.
Approaching the southern bounda.
ry Of this prairie we fall into o mar
row belt Of woodland which is the only
boundary dividing it from the great
valley Of the Willamette.
This valley extends from Salem tc
the Umpqua Mountains, and from
the coast Range to the Cascade, inclu-
ding many hundred square miles
of the most fertile lands, with little
belts Of timber along the streams that
here and there meander through the
broad expanse of meadows. Standing
at any point upon this open country
you see the ever snow-capped peaks
of Mt. Hood, Mt. Jefferson and the
Twin Sisters glistening in tho sun.
shine, and overhung by clouds ot
mist, or cold and bleak standing
out against the dark horizon like
spectrcs of terror and destruction
Great CULTS and chasans yawn in theil
rocky sides, and now and then Mt
Jefferson lights up tho dark nigh
with fltful. CLEANS from its seethinl
crater, and yomits out great streams
! Of red hot lava, that leave their black
oncd track upon tho snowfolds lilk'
hugo rivers Of ink. The southerr
boundary Of this valley is the Ump
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-03-23
Carpenter and Joiner Shop.

The undersigned beg leave to inform the Citi-
zens Of East Saginaw and vicinity, that they are
prepared to execute
CARPENTER AND JOINER WORK
Ir nll its various branches
Plans and specifications furnished on reason
able terms,
Parties contemplating building viii end il to
their advantage Ia give them n cnll.
Shop on Genesee Street, nearly opposite An
thony Schmitz' Hardware Store.
WILLIAM LANG.
MICHAEL KLRWIN
DONALD MCDONALD
Nov. 4, 1868. 3mp22l
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-03-23

FIRE AT GRAND RArIEs. About Il
o'clock Wednesday night fire broke
out in wooden building in Exchange
Place. owned by w. T.. Mills, and oc.
cupied by Jacob Thibout ASA barber
shop, and spread with such fearful
rapidity, that though the fircmen witt,
their machines were promptly on
hand, it could not be stayed until il
had cncompassed tie whole block Of
eight wooden structures, and rendered
them barron mass Of smoking tim
bers and white ashes. Probably not
less than $4,000 worth of proper
ty in buildings and goods were de-
stroyed.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-03-23

A lettsr from Hilton Head says
somc deserters arrived there from
Mobile, who state that Faiagut had
captured Fort Gaines, with its garrison
of !, 100 mon, and had commenced the
bombardnicnt of the city, Full con-
fidence is not placed in their state
ments.
A rebel forco made dash into
Bath, West Virginia, the 10th, cap
turing two members Of tho legisla-
turc. Siegel ordered a cavalry force
in pursuit, which is said to have over-
taken tho raiders and taken somo
prisoncss. 3sf 4 ca
e General Grant IS to take command
in person Of tho Army oftho Toto
wao.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-03-23

General Hulburt has arrived OF
Cairo, on his way to visit Us sick G.a-
ly.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-03-23
nc ~ III MENr ss IN VA"
Livery Establis hment
A. w. GATES Il CO.,

A their New and Extensive Stables, OF
"A Washington Street.
EAST SAGINAW, MICHIGAN.
Have one of the
LBcst Livery Establishments in the West.
Family turn outs" lIorscs and Duggics. Sadie
Horses and rigs ofWIl styles, single or four tc
SIX horses, promptly fitted out
NEW AND IN STYLE.
Everything aloui the establishment Is H.
good shape, tidy new and Of late style. Iiorc
alwaysin good condition and carriaeci ard lIar-
nescs neat and tidy.
REh sONABIE RATEsi
only, charged in oil instances, and the utmost
pains taken 10 give entire satisfaction 10 all cur
toners. 7fJ 8Ilfl ilt
A. w. GATES 4 Co.
East Saginaw, Aug 8, 1868
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-03-23
WILLIAM G. DIETZ
CARPENTER and BUILDER.
WATER STREET BETWEEN GENESEE
AND GERMAN STREETS.

S NOW prepared to execute all kinds Of work
! arpcrtaining to the trade Having long
and varied experience in all branches Of the
business and n good stock Of seasoned lumber
on hand, | am confident my work will please all
who may favor mo with their patronage.
Plansand specification drawn t. order.
pS3- Residence on Jefferson street, opposite
the Brewery
East Saginaw, December "a, 1861.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-03-23

TO GENERAL GEO. b. MCCLELLAN.
Brave chieftain, In a nations hcart
Thou hast warm abiding place
Thy deeds Of valor, deep engraved,
Fen Envy's hand dare not elface.
The fires that Malice kndles now
Around thy dear and honored name
win, by their fierce hut transient glow,
Throw brighter lustrs round thy fame.
The sting Of falsebood Truth will heal,
wipe out the scar and soothe the pain;
While, with strong rocoil, lt drives
The venom Of its source agair.
Let him who is without stain
"Cast the FIRST stone, ut will rebound,
Leaving untouched the shining mark"
And At the singers feet be found.
Thou needs not fear the winged shaft
The hidden archer letteth fly;
The wicked hand that bends the bow
uas aimed 50 low twill pass thee by.
God holds a shield above thy head
That turns each pointed dart aside,
And in imper,ious armor clothes
The Hero and the Nations pride.
We loved you when, with martial grace,
You wore the weil-earned wreath Of bay,
While loul hosannas sweetly rang
To laud the victor Of the day
But-morc we love the patient heart,
That bears the wrony-ths tannt-thc sneor
That proves thee nobly good rs brave
Above reproach as well as fear.
How beautiful he re-appears
When clouds have long oLscurcd his form,
The regal sun whose light doth shine,
More glorious after gloom and storm.
So thou from shadow shalt emerge
With FURNISHED srmor, waving crest;
While grateful hearts replace with JOY
The star Of honor on thy breast.
UsIox WoMAS
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-03-23
WHO WANTS?

WHO WANTSs
Or splendid Drawers or Hose,
Who wants Silk Pocket Handkerchief
Or Cambria If they chose 2
Who wants a snow-whitc Linea--.shir
The texture supciGno,
Who wants killing necktic
Tie shirt-collar to entwipc 2
Who wants a stylish Coat or Vest,
OF any shape or shade 2
Who wants 4 handsome pair Of Pants
As good as ever were made
Who wants iirst-rate o, rcoat
To ward old winters ch
A aglan' or Mcclellan"
"Bung-up" or what you WILL
Who wants Scarfs, Shawls, Gloves, Guuntlct
susper dcrs or valise,
Trunks, Carpet Bags, or aught that tends
Gents comfort to increase.
To Marks far-famcl Tower Hall
Should hic them in a trice,
And know that he alone supplies
Prime Clothing at Low Price.
to- MARKS
Clothing and Gents Furnishing
Goods Emporium.
Gencsee Street, opposite the Bancroft llous
East Saginaw Mich.