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The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-01-15
The Great Storm.

From Winona Republican of Wednesday.
In Minnesota, the degree of cold marked
by the thermometer was somewhat greater
than that indicated in the latitude of St.
Louis. Yet it will be observed that the
rapidity with which the mercury tell here
does not compare with the descent at
Louisville or st. Louis. And while in
the latitude of those cities, the death of
men and animals was the result, in Min
nesota there is not, to our knowledge, a
single serious casualty arising from the
cold to be recorded. The comparison is
one which speaks well for our climate, not
withstanding the alleged severity of Min
LesOta winters.
Communication with the outside world
has at length been restored. An eastern
mail-that which ought to have been here
on last Friday arrived on Tuesday eve
ming. The delayed mails will probably
get here tonight, and hereafter, it is to
be expected, mail communication will be
uninterrupted. The western mails, from
Mankato, Rochester, and Chatfeld, also
arrive on Tuesday, after an interval of
four or five days. delay by the storm. The
temporary delays of mails, and the nom
receipt oftelegrams for day or two, dis
turb us sadly now. We remember the
time, however, when the entire State of
Minnesota was without an eastern mail for
three weeks in succession. This was in
the winter of 1867. The nearest access
to railroad at that time was at Dunleith.
Soon after the road to Prairie DIN Chen
was opened, whereupon the people up this
way thought they were pretty we'll off for
mail facilities. Within the present year,
we hope to see railroad connecting us
with the east at our very doors. This is
the object of desire now, and it bids
fair to be gratiied.
From the La Crosse Democrat Tuesday %
The stage was flee days coming from
Rochester to La Crosse, a distance of
eighty miles. The stage from Houston,
twenty-six miles west of here, was three
days reaching this city, and in both cases
the driver suffered terribly. When the
thermometer is between 40 and so degrees,
in the shade, and the wind bowling, you
can imagine that driving stage is not half
as pleasant as sitting up with the girls
beside warm fire.
At Madison, 7o'clock Friday morning,
the mercury stood at thirty-four degrees
below zero. The next morning it is re-
ported at thirty-eight degrees below, and
at Harvey Hospital the mercury CONCEAL
ed. The Oldest settlers say it is the cold
est weather ever known there. There was
much suffering at Camp Randall. 1t is
said that number of soldiers were badly
frozen, the wood having become exhausted.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-01-15

cat got out of the bag one day, by some loiter-
ing boys seeing the old deacons stay behind
after the congregation had gone, and pick out
their own identical dollars, by private mark,
and each pocket with the same shilling to pay
him for his interest and trouble
l could see plainly, that Mr.. M. did not like
this much. because he had conscientious scru-
pies about hearing any .'levity" concerning
deacons of tue Methodist Church; MIN. being
Methodist himself. But laughed heartily at
the story, which seemed to please the President
very much for few days afterward, Ireceived
my commission.
''Well," said Mr.. NJ, as we came away from
the White House. if / don't get my land
grant, I'll go in for some shoulder straps, and
will make the trip pay, anyhow"
For the benefit of those who intend coming
here this winter, will state where our friends
may be found. Ramsey and his old friend
Cameron, have started high school for the
Russians Wilk. sleeps at private quarters, al
the National Hotel which has been fitted uE
for lodge house. Donnelly boards at the Sau-
sage Bazaar, and Knox and Swisshelm board at
the Museum of the Smithsonian Institute.
Most respectfully, &c.. T D..
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-01-15
Butter Making In Winter.

1t is not an easy matter to make good
butter during the winter months, espe-
clally when you have, as is usually the
case, but few COWS that are giving milk:
Ii the milk was as rich in butter during
the winter as it is in summer, there would
seem to be no reason why it cannot be ex-
tracted. The temperature of the house is
under our control; so is that of the churn,
the cream, &c. But the fact is, that IN
the majority of cases the milk contains lit
tie butter. The good wife may be ever 30
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-01-15
College Burned.

BR1eHAMPToN, N. Y, Jan. 6.-Saint
Joseph's College, fifteen miles from here,
was entirely burned on New Years night.
The building was insured. The chapel
was elegantly adorned and fitted. The
libraries were destroyed which were very
valuable. There were 100 students in at
tendance.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-01-15

Conception LaW--AnOther Rumor
about accommodates In perma.
nent Command.
WASHINGTON, Jan.5.-[Iinaes Special
Not less than twenty different PROPOSE
tons to amend the Consumption Law
were submitted in the Senate to-day. The
bill before the military committee has the
approval of the Secretary of War and the
commanding general. 1t will retain the
$500 clause, and requires that the con-
scripts shall be responsible for their sub
stitutes services and fitness.
The Worlds dispatch denies that Rose
Grams has been assigned to the De-
partment of Missouri, and says he will not
be.
The Worlds correspondent from the
army of the Potomac writes that Meade
returns to bis permanent command.
The Hillsborough recorder., 1864-11-09
THE LATE GEN. RAMsEUR.

Gen. Stephen d. Ramseur was a native
ef Lincoln county, graduate at West
Psint. and an accomplished afficer. He
was among the first TO resign his position
in the old army, and rendered his services
TO President Davis before his native State
jsined the Contederacy. Not meeting with
the encouragement he anticipated, in a
shsrt time he rendered his services to Gov.
Ellis, and was at snce elected Captain af
the Ellis Light Artillery. just then organ
ized in this city. He remained with the
company for twelve months, rendering it
BY his energy, skill and discipline, enc Of
the most efficient batteries in the service.
This II has proven itself since on many a
wsll.fsught Held under the command Of
Capt. B. c. Manly Of this city, his success
ser. About this time he was made a Col
sacl, then Brigadier General, and although
very young. he soon took high position for
his gallantry in the field ana for his skill
il the management of troops. At Chan
cellorsville his brigade, under his lead,
gained imperishab!e glory. and its leader
the plaudits Of his senlers. Ne was made
Major General some months age, in which
pos,tisn he distinguished hiAself. until by
some errar IN The orders or intelligence re-
csived. his fame for brief space suffered
from blunder, but subsequently, il. was
proved he was not blameable. Upon the
fall Of the gallant Maj. Gen. Rodes he was
placed in command Of his division, a posi-
tion he had desired on account of his al
tachment TO his old brigade, which was 10
that division. He was gailah,ly leading
his division when he fell IN the late battle
IN the Valley, mortally wounded ia the
bswels, and was left in the hauds Of the
enemy. lie lived bat short time and ex-
pired u is said on the Goth inst. He leave.
n devoted Young widaw and infant child
NE learn. To mourn the loss Of fond hus-
hand. aud the State one Of the best officers
ivr hi.'agr That il has produced. General
R,mseur We believe was a member Of the
Presbyterian Church at the time Of hi,
death. The array aud the country laneu,
hls death. Raleigh cosservatise.
The Hillsborough recorder., 1864-11-09

CURIosrTfEs OF THE .EARTH.--In digging
at the city Of Modena, Italy, and about four
miles around it. when the workmen arrive
at the depth of sixty three feet. they come
to bed of chalk, which they bore with an
auger five feet deep. They then withdraw
from the pit before the ;auger is removed,
and upon its extraction the water bursts
up through the aperture with great violence,
and quickly fills this new made we'll, which
continues full, and is affected neither by
rains nor droughts. But that which is mos.
remarkable, is that at the depth Of four
teen feet are found the remains of an an
cient city-payed streets, houses. floors,
and different pieces Of mosaic. Under
meath is soft earth made up chiefly Of
vegetable matter; and at twenty-six feet
deep large trees entire, such as walnut
trees, with the walnuts still on the stem.
and the leaves and branches in perfec.
state of preservation. At twenty eight
feet deep soft chalk is found mixed with
vast quantity Of shells; and this bed is
eleven feet thick. Under il vegetables are
found again with leaves and branches Of
trees. ss before.
The Hillsborough recorder., 1864-11-09
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT.

Ataregular meeting Of Eagle Lodge, No. II, F.
A. NJ, held in their hall on the evening Of the 7lh
October last, e. E. Parish. Henry Richards and JAS
X. Gattis, were appointed committee to draft reso
lu,ions upon the death Of brother THoMAs J. STRAY.
HORN, who, after consultation offered the following
preamble and resolutions: ae
WHRssAs, We have heard with unfeignsd sorrow
and regret, Of the death Of our esteemed brother,
Lieut.. Thomas j. Slrayhorn, Of Go. G, 27th N. C..
Troops, who was wounded on the 2Sth August last,
in the memorable charge Of our troops at Reams's
Station, and who died at General Hospital, Ne. A. in
the city Of Richmond on the 7th Of September last,
falling as all true patriots love to ia, at his post Of
duty, at the head Of his command, leading his men
on to victory, and just as he sscended the enemy's
works he received shot which eventually terminal.
ed bis earthly existence, and added another victim to
the already long list Of Of martyrs and heroes who
have freely spilled their blood and offered up their
lives upon the altar Of their country There fore be it
Resoiued, Isl. That while we bow with humble
submission to the DEGREES of sn All-wiss and jest
God, which has deprived Eagle Lodge of one Of il
brightest ornaments, the South Of true, tried and
faithful sentinel, and this community Of an upright
honest christian gentleman, whose place in our Of.
fections cannot be filled yet cons oed BY ihe
rejection that he died in noble cause, and hrs last
moments were calm and quiet IS fades summers
sun, firmly trusting in that God who dss,h ali thing.
well, and leaving behind him an imperishsble name
Of honor that will forever live green in eur msmoiy
aud brighten the pages Of bis oounsy's history.
ID. That in our brother We have ever recognised al
that constitutes true gentleman, whom We evel
found to be trusty and worthy" and whose death
has east gloom ever the Lodge which time only car
efacs.
ID. That We tender 10 his berssvsd friends and
relatives most heartfelt sympathy in ihsir grea,
snietisn and We, the sfhces and members Of Eagle
Lodge, in token Of respect tolhe memory Of eur de-
ceased brother uear the usual badge Of mourning fo
thirty days.
<ih. That the faregsins preamble and resolution.
be published in the Hillsbssush Recorder. and ths
copy be aled among the Archives Of the Lodge
aad copy be ssnt 70 HE relatives.
G. s. PARISH, -
HENRY RICHARDS, connittss
JAMES K GATTIS,
The Hillsborough recorder., 1864-11-09
OAK AND REED.

"a FTER he iss day Of January. 1865, al those
q wishing fcsounls on call with us, can have 90
oay BY special conirhc. We kfep our oil In staple
s.ock, 20, thc mutual bene6t Of al. Cannot afford
70 kcsp open accents. When We eel you dress
to-day fos iG9 ;hs, cost us $50, you paying fst the
same Ia thirty days, II which tima wo have 70 add
sss5 10 tho smouns yOu pay us to replace the dres.
Our losses have beea enormous for the last sixty
dsya We iInd that we shah not bc sble 10 weather
tho storm, unless our customers aid as Ia bendns 10
we n'o' II. N. BROWN & CO.
Nsusnbes q 7e-
The Hillsborough recorder., 1864-11-09

The farmers will be gratifed to learn
that the Western North Carolina Railroad
Company have determined to add to their
extensive shops in this place department
for the manufacture ofAgricultural Imple-
ments. The scheme will be put into ope-
ration Immediately. and will doubtless fill
a very important public want.
Salisbury Watchnsan.
The Hillsborough recorder., 1864-11-09

HOOP Asp SHrsnas.-The raiirssd frsn
Atlanta TO fhattaposga. called the Western
aad Atlantic railrasd, being at present the
lsst u impsrtaat operations. i NAV bs
pleasing 10 The reader to have the several
points upon it located. The road rams
nearly north its whole length IS 1873 niles.
Regiuhipy AZ Atlantis aad proceeding 70
Chat,sasssa. the following 10 the order iu
~Aieh the. statisns occur. the figures an
asrsd TO each sigsifyis. the distance fro~
Atlaata: Atlanta, Y,nings 8, Ruas =. Ma
ris,is 20. Big Shsnty IS. Ackwerth S.
Aiiatsssa 40. Etowah -, Csrtsrsville l7.
Rogers 80. Cass Sc. Kingstsn SO. Adsms-
willie SO. Calhoun 7s, Ressca 81, Tiltaa 81
Dsltss 100, Tunnel Hill Io7. Cstossa =,
RiasgsId lis. Johnsea i2o. Chictsmasgs
ias. Es.cs i3s. Chsttanooss lss.
Rielnss< Sentis<k
The Hillsborough recorder., 1864-11-09

ExTRAoRDINARY.--The Lancaster Is. CO.
Ledger records the following extraordinary
accureace: /" A few days ago Mr.. John
Small came to tswn with Cot Of chickens
for market. and though offered 50 each for
the lot, he refused to take it, saying that
it was more than he wanted, and sold them
out to his old customers at 81 so each"
The Hillsborough recorder., 1864-11-09
MARRIED.

Al the residence Of Dr.. Allison, on the s0th O
October las,, by !. J, Allison, Esq, Mr.. ELKINs
PErTTGREw to Miss AMANDA J. MURRAY
oil Of this county.
@ Progress, Confederate and Standard, copy.
The Hillsborough recorder., 1864-11-09
Majority Of Justices.

"A LII the Justices Of Orange county are respectfully
= requested 10 attend on Tuesday Of November
Court as important business connected with the
finances Of the county will require the presence Of
majority Of the Justices
&c. TURRENTINE. p. NJ
Nov. 9Th. TO
The Hillsborough recorder., 1864-11-09

PElcE.-A peace address, signed BY
three hundred thousand persons, has been
transmitted from England 10 Gov. Sey-
mour. 10 be placed before the American
people. The signatures were obtained
within three weeks aud embrace every
class. The Clergy Of Gil denominations
aave supported il. and especially the Catho-
lie priesthood.
The Hillsborough recorder., 1864-11-09

NgwsrsrKa ExrESsBs.--'rhe Richmond
Enquirer paid the Southern Express Cons
Eauy few days ago ss.ai6 90 ior carrying
niuety-sac bssdies si papsr from Raleigh
to Rieamond. The psper itBelf probably
cosi near e2o,o00.. In crdiasry times
oiooo woaid have nsro thsa paid for pa
per and freight.
The new EsgiisA type which We have
ordered and in which Nc hope ssea to dress
The Hillsborough recorder., 1864-11-09
NOTICE

1ENHE annual examination Of the Cadets Of The
hillshoro' Military Academy will commence on
Monday 18th inst. Patrons and The public generally
arc respectfully invited.
Nov. 9th. 10
The Hillsborough recorder., 1864-11-09

The correspondence between our forces
and the Yankees at Brazos Island reveals
the fact that Cortinas (,hs Mexican Gene
raD is q brigadier in the Yankee service,
and Eschalas 10 a Colonel.
The Hillsborough recorder., 1864-11-09
NOT ICE

NOTICE 10 hereby given TO al persons whom it
~ may concern, thai / have given my son Jesse
X. BARTON, bis freedom and liberty to transact
business ior himself and assume responsibilities in as
full and perfect manner ss hs had arrived st the
age Of iwsniy ,ens years.
MOSlER BARTON.
Oct s6. sa-swpd
The Hillsborough recorder., 1864-11-09

State, 2s,42s. Number Of Sheep killed by
these dogs, yl.046.
The total debt Of the State is S2S, $50,
692, nine millions of which has been crea-
ted for war purposes.
The Hillsborough recorder., 1864-11-09

the Observer, will cost,us at least $ll, 900.
In ordinary times $3.50 would have paid
for It. Fayetteville Obseruer .
The Hillsborough recorder., 1864-11-09

suaLL CesrsRr rsR c.sApA.-The Lon
dsn Times gives Csnads fair waruiss 10 a
vsry eYphstic leader. that she has Rsthing
70 expect frea England 10 the way Of de-
fsucs. England can de nothing o. laad.
She did her utmost in the Criass. All
the troops she could ssnd to Casads would
not stand sse battle against q Northers
array, cen naanded BY Gen. Grant. Whether
defeated or not, there wsuld Be nething
left Of them. Az TO the caasdians, aud the
Tises ridicules the idea Of such force
standing moment before Federal army.
The Esglish sf this Is. IL ysu want Canads,
taksit and welcome. England is ready to
give q quit claim Tomorrow as the price oi
peace. Yos may conquer The South or
aot--restore the Union. or fail 10 restore
ft-but when you want Canada. there |, is.
gentlemen. help yourselves.
The Hillsborough recorder., 1864-11-09
RUNNING OVER A COMMANDMENT.

0as morning gentleman was going to
church. He was happy. cheerful Chris
tisn, uho had very great respect for the
Sabbath. He was singular man, and
would sometimes do and say what children
are apt 10 call "very funny things" As
he was going along he met q stranger dri !.
wing 4 heavily loaded wagon through the
tswn. When this gentleman got right OPP
posite the WAGNER. he stopped, turned
round. and lifting up both his hands, as If
in horror, he exclaimed As he gazed under
the wagsn- !
There. there-you are going ever il !.
You haze gene over IL !"
The driver was frighteued. He drew up
his reins in an instant, cried, !" Whoa
whoa!' and brought his horses to stand.
Then he looked Down under the wheels.
expecting TO see the mangled rsm.ias Of
some innocent child. or Al least some poor
dog srpg. that had been ground 10 jelly.
But he saw nothing. So, after gazing all
about. he looked up to the gentleman who
had so strangely arrested his attention, ssd
anriously asked
pray. sir. what have gone everf".
Over the fourth commandment" vas
the quick reply. I" Reuember the sabbath
day. 70 keep il holy"
The Hillsborough recorder., 1864-11-09
L OS T

A T the Presbyterian Church door, On last Sunday
a morning, Gold sleeve Button. The finder, by
delivering at this Office, receive the full value Of
The button.
November 2.
The Hillsborough recorder., 1864-11-09
PLANTATION TO RENT.

Negro Woman for Sale.
THE subscriber has likely Negro Woman, about
forty years Of age, which he offers for sale pri-
vs,cly. She 10 very handy Nsgso. being good
cook, field hand. &c.
JAMES A. HENDERSON,
south Lowell, n. c.
outshsr -. 69-4w
The Hillsborough recorder., 1864-11-09
LIST OF LEFTERs,

DEMAISING At the Post Office at Hillstosoaah
~ on The 18th Of October, 1864, which il not taken
out in thrss months will be SAINT 70 the Dead Letter
The Hillsborough recorder., 1864-11-09

MoDERr ECONOMY or TIHE.-Ths Scien-
ti6c American thus shows hsw time has
boen economical by the sppIics.ioa Of ma
chinery:
One msn can spin more cotton yarn now
than four haadred men could have done in
tho sane time in 1869. when Arkwrisht.
the 6rst cotton spinner. tsok car his irst
patent.
One man can make ss much hsur in Z
day now as hundred asd 6fty could .
century ago.
One womsa can make as much lace in .
day as hundred wsmsa essld = huadrea
years ago.
Il new requires snly - many days TO re-
sne sugar as il did months thirty years ago.
Itouce required SIX months TO put quick
silver on q glass now it seeds only forty
minutes.
The engine sf q 6rst.rate iron-clad fri
gate will perform as much work in day
as fcrty-two thousand horses.
The Hillsborough recorder., 1864-11-09

STATISTICS or GEoRoIA.-The Report Of
Comptroller General Thweat, shows the
average value Of land in the State 10 be
si0.95; Of Slaves. sl,762.42; Of Horses,
s723; Mules, s6S5. Oxen per yoke. sass ;
Stock Cattle. s74; Hogs, $50; Sheep, s2f /;
Goats. 1910; Mich Cows, sl42. Whole
sunber Of Tar Payers. 9i,505. Of whom
there are persons owning property In value
$1,000 and under. 22,5i1; from $1,000 to
$4,000. 1851 from $1,000 to $1,000. 8,
y42; from $1,000 to $1,000. 10,4ssj from
$4,000 to $4,000. 1925; from $4,000
to 2Q.00o. lO.64s; from $4,000 20 $50,
900. t.7soj frea $50. 900 &c Csc, 900. t.0f7j
frsn $4,000 to 100000. a.62s; from
si0o.0oe to 100000. Iag; from 5000. 900
" 100000, ISL; from sa01, 600 10 $500,
900. 80, over $500, 900, 10.
The State has expended ia relief 81 sol.
diers' families. e5.s6s.sss, costribu.sd to
ilHsss persons Numbsr Of doss in the
Evening star., 1864-04-30
PROPOSALS.
ORpNANOE OFFICE,
war DEPART

ORDNANOE OFFICE, FI1sol,,.-xr.r
WAsHINGToE, April q 1864.
Sealed Proposals win be received at this peparth PEP th
mt. foI ,Be s9ery 2n Of ali
Iron Plates and Bsss Bar 81
s sSs.ssSssss.s ss.ssSss.s sssPs. S:sPs H9hsIfi; HfEssi:,
sSo 1so Sasas SsssG'fPsis Pinsie SsfFssSssste BarSeste,
Fors,neSb p S;Ssie Sfei' bsrscs.te . r.. p..r,e.te
The parts required for wrosssh,, 1.s-
FOR TOP cARRrAes.
es$s hses: sIas Hsof Bar sfTRs Tfahnion Beds
CHASSIS, FRONT AND CENTER pIsrLs.
Rails Rail Plates Rs ch9sds P;nts Bail BTssss
Shapes, Harters, Chassis, Step, Assembling Bolts
Parts named before and rail top bars.
The number and dimensions of the iron Plates
Bills Of iron in ordnance memoranda No. s, copies
of which can be obtained upon application at VA. M
Ysss e oae
containing the number of plates and bars reauired
sese Be- % It tas
propose to manufscture each part, in the manner
The IRON to be used in the manufacture the
plates and bars to be as follows: gr.~
and sokafRp Ra Isss of medium quality
Of r9n bre Ell in direction Of length, tenacity not
eis ali quality
iron: d6re IL direction Of length, tenscity not
less than 4s 600 lbs per square inch,
iron, tenacity not less than $4,000 lbs per square
inch. -
Checks, braces. Hurters, and Counter hurters,
all to be of good medium iron. Tenacity not less
Rails, Rail Chords, Chassis Braces, Caps md
s Ct Sa
5000 lbs per square inch. -,
:. Axles for s-inch and 1O-inch carriages and all
6brous iron. Tenacity not less than S5.odolbs per
neR neRR rsna'i'' n'' less than 600 lbs per square
HAMMERED IRON.
AXles for IT, inch Carriages and all FORK Shapes,
andyTon cues for Casemate Carriages. to be of the
| best charcoal iron. Tenacity no less than $500
Bidders W will specify the date at which they can
can deliyer each part thereafter: ..,, n.r.;o.
anay ENGAGED w Ge in fSe of
s1dence hey ana IN @
work a speeed BY he
Bidders will be required to furnish proper sure,
ties for the proper OF the ap
edgements of their sureties over their own sigma
| lures.
to enter into bonds With approved sureties for its
Upon the award being made, successful bidders
will be notified, and furnished with forms OF con-
| The department reserves the right to reject any
or all bids if net deemed satisfacto5y; t f.;
IN ston MI B. 9. ' and viii be- endorsed Proposals
iron plates and s fer RrHSmsa9 rSs
aps Std Brigadier General. Chief OF o:d nance.