The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-09-23

ne SlrlnkS from the OOn1odorate3 In the
very disorder of their retreat This does
not look much like "victory far less
like subjugation. We should like to see
Lincoln's compliments to Major General
Sherman on his happy return to Atlanta.
Whether Grant will prove more obsequi-
ous, and will act in better harmony with
the political interests of his chief, remains
to be seen. Until General Lees veterans
tanned this wild man of the woods, he was
ever full of fight. Of late he is grown
discreeter. But his instinct and ambition
may again be awakened by stimulus from
Washington, and, if not 80 furious as in his
untaught days, he may yet be active and
enterprising. He may dig mines with in
creased diligence, throw shells at the wo-
men and children with greater ardor, and
perhaps stretch out his left once more. BE
will bear watching.
But, in all seriousness, we should calcu-
late on every effort which the enemy may
be in position to make, and which their
generals can be persuaded or coerced to
undertake, between this time and the No
vember election. We must be ready for
them. We must stand on guard at all
points. We must concentrate our strength
keep it well in hand, and be ready to
strike as well as to fend. Let US look out
for attempts at surprise and for audacious
enterprises. The very necessity that Lin
coin is under to act boldly, will be our
opportunity, if we are vigilant; and that
success for which he bids so largely will
thus be rendered unattainable and substi-
tuted by fatal disaster. Ia short, to use
word once in great favor with politicians
Lincoln is "in a crisis" and it is in our
power to decide it against him.
The Campaigns in Georgia and
Virginia.
From the Richmond Examiner, 9th,
The news is important. The enemy's
campaign in Georgia is finished for the
present. That immense army which left
Chattanooga four months ago is shattered.
Although successful, it can do nothing
more till heavily reinforced, rested, sup
piled with new clothing, arms and ammu-
milton. 1t must remain at Atlanta till
completely reorganized; and that is a
work which cannot be effected in day,
nor in a month.
But the campaign in Virginia is not finish
ed. The fall of Atlanta is the signal for
a desperate effort against Richmond. All
the troops of the Mississippi are in motion
towards Virginia. Gen. Grant announces
that he wants one hundred thousand fresh
men to capture Richmond but with these
fresh troops he will certainly succeed.
That he will get the troops is quite proba-
bic. 1t is still more probable that he will
expend the force under his hand in an i'm
mediate desperate effort to push his lines
through the Southside road.
We hope that it is needless to call at.
tention to these prospects. We hope it
is still more needless to dilate on the i'm
portance of holding our own in Virginia
at this time. 1t is easy to do it-easier
than ever before-if no fatal blunder is
made by the government
In Georgia the aspect of affairs is
gloomier. There portion of the legiti-
mate results of concentration has been at
tained. A weaker party had been steadily
forced back for a considerable distance,
and the enemy holds threatening posi-
ton in the interior of the country. The
advantages he has gained are not to be
despised. Yet, as they are the fruit of
concentration, by that means only can
they be retained. The great object of the
campaign there, too, is not achieved. An
army, still intact, still capable of formid-
able resistance, and, properly handled, OF
assuming the offensive with terrible effect
at the right moment, confronts Sherman,
and warns him that his successful advance,
thus far, counts for nothing, unless he can
oonsummate the work by the total defeat
of his opponent. Until that is accom-
plished, bis own position, commanding as
it may appear to be, is replete with danger.
He stands upon pinnacle conspicuous in
the sight of men; but rude touch or a
momentary giddiness may topple him into
the dark abyss that yawns beneath. It is
idle to ignore the success of the enemy.
but it is well to reflect that up to this point
it springs necessarily from the policy he
adopted for the campaign, and has been
purchased by sacrifices indispensable to
that policy. Whether his triumphs shall
prove bootless rests upon the valor. the
energy, and the wisdom of our soldiers.
our generals and our rulers. The crisis
demands these qualities in no unstinted
measure. If they are forthcoming, the
safety of our cause will be as striIingly
exemplified in Georgia as in Virginia.
HeDel accounts of Morgan's Death
From the Richmond Examiner, Sept G.
We have just received an authentic ac-
count OF the manner in which Gen. Nor
gan came to his death. Accompanied
only by his staff, he went on a reconnoi-
tering expedition to Greenville, and there
stopped for the night at the house OF one
Joseph Williams, who is one Of Burnside's
staff. Shortly after dark Mrs. Williams
left the house clandestinely, and, mounting
horse, rode fifteen miles to Bulls Gap
and informed the Yankees of the where
abouts of Gen. Morgan She returned to