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The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-05-13
THE NEWS.

The official dispatch of Secretary STANTON
tells just where GRANT was at last advices and
what he was about, while the press dispatches
are very indefinite and conflicting, although
they contain much interesting matter. We
know that Gen. LEE has been compelled
to leave the strong position he has held
for the best part of year, and retire
toward Richmond.
The President in response to serenade,
says that GRANT is on line of movement ac-
cording to his original design, and has not
been "jostled from his plans. The word
"jostled" is quaint term fer the awful con-
ficts of Friday and Saturday, and Sunday,
but means good deal. He says, further,
that much more remains to be done, which
may serve to moderate the expectations of
some who are looking every morning for the
grand entree of the Union army into Rich
mond. Judging from what General GRANT
has already encountered, we must not
be disappointed if he does not get
there for week or month. We are pre-
pared to believe every foot of his way will be
obstructed by the most elaborate defensive
works, which will have to be carried at great
sacrifice of life. Richmond is the head,
heart, and "last ditch" of the rebellion.
A late number Of the Richmond Enquirer says:
''f we hold our own in Virginia until sum.
mer is ended, the North's power of mischief
everywhere will be gone; if we lose, the
South's capacity for resistance will be broken"
They no doubt speak the truth on their owa
side and will fight like demons to avert their
inevitable doom.
Major General BENJAMIN F. BUTLER blows
his own horn, and tells all that has been done
in his part Of the field. Secretary STANTON
says it ''tells the story" A press dispatch
says BUTLER "holds the keys of Richmond"
If this is true why don't he open the door and
goin? Seriously, if BEN's performances come
up to his proclamations the country will bless
him. But why don't he go into Richmond,
and not proclamate so much about 1t.
Gen. SHERMAN has advanced on JOHNSON
below Chattanooga, and Secretary STANTON
says probably great battle was fought on
Monday. A nice little plan has been concoct-
ed to "bag" JoHNsoN's army, and we hope it
will succeed better than bagging operations
heretofore have done.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-05-13
Forthcoming Scandal.

A Washington letter states that Cover
nor P,ERpoNr, of Virginia, has at last got
his letter to President LINCOLN and Con-
gress printed, and will lay copy of it be-
fore each member 1t is an exposition of
the corruptions of the military authorities
at Norfolk and Portsmouth, and is terribly
severe on General BUTLER. Although the
greatest secrecy has been observed lest the
contents of the book should get out before
the Governor was ready for its distribu-
ton, some jealous friend of the General
surreptitiously purloined proof sheet from
the printing office, and on Sunday last for
war:ed the same to Fortress Monroe. The
cream of the whole affair is that BUTLER
has reply all ready to lay before Congress
simultaneously with the charges. BurLna
still lives.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-05-13

A BOLD FELLow.-The New York CORES.
pendent of the Philadelphia Inquirer says -
1.-THE statement of the Washington Republican
of Monday, that one of General LEES princi-
pal and most daring scouts visited New York,
where he was Jared sumptuously, have reason
to believe is founded on fact The Govern
ment it is understood has given a severe ad-
monition to its official subordinates here, for
their lack of vigilance and penetration in such
c,ses, while enjoining upon them q more rigid
acc ountability as to such persons in future, if
they are DESTROYS of retaining their places.
The admonition and the warning were both
needed. 1t is monstrous to think that rebel
scout could thus hold high festival among
us without any one of the Provost Marshals
detectives, or any one of our twenty-five hun
bred policemen being aware of the fact"
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-05-13

M1LIrARY.-Company G, Capt. Coburn, of
the FIRST cavaE arrived s in this
of the Potomac in Virginia. Capt. Coburn ac-
companied them as far as Camp Chase, when
he returned to Washington, and they were put
in charge of Capt. Taylor, of the Eighty-eighth
Ohio infantry, with orders to report to Major
General Pope in this city. 1t is probable they
are intended to join Gen. Sibley's Indian eXpe-
dition.-Milwaukee Sentinel, Friday.
The troops spoken of above arrived in ST.
Paul Sunday morning, and marched up to Fort
Smelling. Their appearance here excited much
remark. and was construed by many as an in :
dication that the Sixth Regimentwould be or
dered away, Why Connecticut troops were
sent here to fight Indians, is beyond our COM
prehensiOn.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-05-13
Radical German Movement.

The Radical National. Convention, or the
Peoples Convention, is to meet at Cleveland
on the 31st of May. So says the Westliche Post
The call will be published in New York next
week. According to statement in the Boston
Pioneer, there are only six German newspapers
LINCOLN, while twenty-six have hoisted Gen.
FREMoNT's name, and all the rest seem to favor
him above all other candidates. In Illinois,
Mr.. LINCoLN's home, there is only one paper,
the Chicago Stats Zeitung, supporting his
claims. The Helretia, Swiss paper. published
In Tell City, Indiana, has hoisted Gen. FIRE.
MoNT'S name.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-05-13
Death of Gen. Sedgwlck.

The death of this noble officer in battle at
Spottsylvania Court House on Monday, will be
received with profound sorrow by all who have
acquired a knowledge OF his unselfsh devotion
to the cause of the country, and of his remark
acle abilities as a general. 1t is understood
that the command of the Army of the Potomac
was twice offered to him and twice refused.
Gen. sEDGwICK was native of Connecticut,
and entered the service in July, 1857, and at
the breaking out of the war was Colonel of the
Fourth cavalry. He was appointed major
general in July, 1861.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-05-13

SOME interesting figures have been given
respecting the mean average of life attained
ey individuals engaged in various employ
mcnts, which will be found worthy of care
Iul examination. The statement was prepar-
ed by order of the Massachusetts, Legislature
q few years ago. Agricultursts, were found
tc average of 63.93 years; Bankers, 43.46;
Bank Officers, 6s.7s: Blacksmiths, 51.44 !;
Butchers, so; Calico Printers, 51.33; Car
Lers 1899; Clerks 1892; Clergymen, Sc, p;
Coopers, 5S.37; Editors, 40; Gentlemen, 5s.19;
Hatters, 54.17; Jewellers, 44O6; Judges and
Aldermen, 65; Lawyers, Slab Machinists,
36.41; Manufacturers, 1925 Masons 47.78;
Mechanics, 43.45; Merchants, IL; Musicians,
1896; Politicians, 1924; Printers, $50;
physicians, 54.94; Painters, 426S; Public
Officers, 1854; Rope Makers, $3.50; Ship
wrights, 1854; Shoemakers, 5412; Tailors,
1895; Teachers, 34.46; Traders, 1856.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-05-13
From Fort AbercrOInb bic.

Intelligence has reached here that Little Six
some of Major HATCH's men just before the
command left Pembina. Report says whole
volley was fired at these Indians, which might
lead persons who did not know how careless
men are with their srms, to infer that the kill
ing was intentional Buffalo are reported in
great numbers in that vicinity. This fact is
considered an indication that Indians are scarce.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-05-13
One Hundred Day Troops.

There is great enthusiasm in Ohio, Indiana,
Illinois, and other Western States for recruit
ing one huedred day troops. Ohio takes the
lead in readiness to put her men in the field
owing the happy conception of the National
Guard, and the benefit of this is already shown
by the fact that portion of these one hundred
day troops from Ohio are already in West Viz
ginia, where they have been set to guard the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, threatened by
rebel scouting parties.
Illinois, according to the Chicago Tribune,
will soon raise its quota. Many of the wealth.
est and most active business men in the State
are enlisting
Reports equally favorable come from In-
diana and Iowa.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-05-13
The First Regiment.

Gov. MILLER has received the following an
swer to his request relative to preserving the
organization of the First Regiment:
WASHINGTON, May 6, 1864.
To His Ercellency Coz. Miller:
Your telegram presented by the Minnesota
Delegation relative to the muster out OF the
First Regiment has been duly considered, and
the Secretary of War has directed that the re-
gimental organization cannot be retained.
E. D. TOWNSEND, A. A. G.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-05-13
secretary Chase's Resignation.

The Buffalo Commercial Adcertiser, Reput-
can paper, gives the Republican Secretary of
the Treasury the benefit of his opinion:
Aside from any such public consideration,
Que regard Tor his own interests should work
largely with MIR Chase in inducing him to fore
goany such punctilious action as he is said to
contemplate To throw up the Treasury seals
at such time as the present would argue a
degree of puslanimity which would invite
the contempt of the people and which we are
not prepared 20 ascribe to him. Besides this,
II Mr.: Chase is the tremendous tinancier that
his friends claim him to be a gratuitous and
reckless abandonment of the possible justifica-
ton and fame which near events may have in
store for him. sxp.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-05-13
Another Minneso,ian Prom oted.

Sergeant FRANK NJ. THoRNrov, of Com
pany l, 9th Regiment Minnesota Infantry, has
been before the Examining Beard now sitting
at Davenport, Iowa, and recommended for
first class Captaincy in the Corps ia frique.
He passed splendid examination. aud will
make an accomplished and brave officer.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-05-13
Indian Troubles.

Reports are rife that the Indians are trouble
some in the extreme northwestern counties of
Iowa. The Sioux City Register, of the 23d ult,
says that the officers and many Of the citizens
of Sioux county had come for safety to that
place. The houses at the county seat Of O'Brien
county have been burned by the savages, and
in Clay and other counties property has been
stolen and people murdered Cavalry have
been dispatched to look after the D.arauders.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-05-13
sioux Indemnity Claims.

The following dispatch from Mr.. WIN
DOM contains agreeable news to many OF
our citizens:
WASHINGTON, May 3, 1864.
Governor Stephen Miller:
S1R-The bill for the payment OF Sioux
claims has just passed the House..
WILLIAM WINDOW.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-05-13
FIRST Regiment.

The following telegram has been re-
ceived by the Governor: ...
WASHINGTON, May 8, 1864.
His ErceAency, STEPHEN MILLER, Governor OF
Minnesota:
The delegation have done all in their power
to preserve the organization of the First Reg
iment ALEA. RAMSEI.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-05-13

We ere glad to note tie arrival of a
large amount of iron for the extension of s..
Paul and Pacific Railroad above Auoka; and
soal the enterprisipg contractor, Mr.. Lrrcu.
FIELD. The work will now go ON rapidly
owards st. Cloud.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-05-13

Major General Dix has ordered that the
Strafford Guards, of Dover. and the National
Guards, of Manchester. N. H., independent
companies of State volunteers be mustered
into the United States service for sixty days,
for service in the defense of Portsmouth har-
hOr
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-05-13
Scan. Mag. in the Treasury De-
parfment.

WASHINGTON, May 5.-The Republican con-
tains the announcement of the death OF q wo-
man employed in the Treasury Department,
recently went to New York with friend, who
it is eaid procured the medicines for her. An
investigation is now going on in the case.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-05-13

The Ohio mlitia-the To-day men-have
been sent to Western Virginia. and are not
pleased at being sent ont of the State.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-05-13

cred in the United States Senate by Senator
DoOLIrTLE of Wisconsin. 1t will be generally
approved by the moderate men of both par
ties.
More Butlerism i'm North Carolina.
We clip the following from dispatches in the
Milwaukee papers, that were not sent here.
They need no comment:
FORTRESS MONROE, May s-Passengers re-
port that Washington, North Carolina, was
laid in ashes by struggling marines and soldiers
at the time of its hasty evacuation.
Government cOmmiSsary, ordnance and
quartermaster stores were also destroyed. The
city was nearly all owned by Union people
The loss was several millions.
Four thousand Federal troops suddenly evac-
uated Washington before seven companies Of
rebels leaving the entire Union population to
their tender mercies, after burning houses over
their heads When the United States steam-
ers left the dock the screams of women and
children who were being abandoned, were
pitiful.
Indignation against Gen. Butler is very Bit
ter in North Carolina and a delegation of lead
ing men has gone to Washington to ask his
removal.
1t is said that the rebel rams have decided
to attack our gunboats without waiting fOr
assistance from their armies.
a later dispatch says the town was burned
by guerillas-which will do to tell the marines.
o Lord how long shall we be afflicted with
political generals.
Sneers at the Constitution I'm the
Senate.
Judge CoLLAMER, Senator from Vermont, is
one of the few statesmen left us of the CLAY
and WEBSTER school. In the matter of ability
and experience in public life, he leads the pre-
sent Senate. From his seat in that degenerate
body he last week testified to the character of
his partisan compeers, in these words:
I do not wish to occupy the time of the Sen.
ate by making any remarks on the COnstitu-
ton of the United States. l think it subject
almost of derision herewith many gentlemen
it is an object of dersion. A man is sneered at
for mentioning the Constitution, and it he has
a decent respect for it and for his own OATH he
is called " timid" man. do not wish to take
up much of abe attention of body where such
a subject is treated in such manner.
No man of intelligence will deny the justice
of this rebuke. And yet these men who daily
sneer at the COnstitutiOn-who babitually de-
ride the only and the fundamental law of our
liberty and our Union-claim to be the exclu
sive friends of the government and are sus-
famed in their work of blasphemy and ruin.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-05-13
Secretary Chase and the President

Correspondence of the Journal of Com nerce.
WASHINGTON, April so.
That Secretary Chase feels keenly the con-
duct towards himself of the President, is evil
dent from an article in the InteIIigencer OF this
morning. That journal has always been
friendly to the Secretary on personal grounds,
and it is now taking grounds with him against
the President and Gen. Blair. 1t is charged
that while the President would not dismiss
Mr.. Chase after the Pomer3y letter, he is indi-
rectlv doing all be can to compel a resignation.
He cannot hold on without losing his self.res-
pect. for b., has certainly been treated with
marked indignisy; and if such think were
possible, his resignation would place the Presi-
dent in a worse fix than the one he now occn-
pies. and his friends are urging him to give
the blow. And the conduct of the President
in permitting Gen. Blair to hold on to his mil.
itary commission while occupying a seat in
Congress-. is denounced by all thinking men
as Unconstitutional, and several resolutiona
have been passed by the House of Representa-
tives in order to compel a satisfactory exulana.
ton. Aud is not all this in perfect Keeping
with the middle that exists in all the deuarI,
ments OF the disjointed administration
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-05-13

The Boston Journal says: 1T is said that
Fremont has expressed determination to run
for the presidency If Lincoln is the candidate
OF the Union convention, but not if any other
candidate is brought forward.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-05-13
Mr.. DcOlfttless Speech.

We direct attention to some extracts else
where published from an able speech deliv-
cred in the United States Senate by Senator
DooLrrTLE of Wisconsin. 1t will be generally
approved by the moderate men of both par
ties.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1864-12-08

III. State Of Ioro, Cedar County, -:
Jesse o. switzer. Trus.ee, Legal Notice: Fore.
n. r. c,.ypoa,. Mary Ell. cssrs Dec. Fern.
,..o ayPe' c + .ass sa ., III. .,,.
i Of william Lynn, deceased. Mary Ellie.
Lynn George Taylor Lynn, Thomas AcDoug.I
Lynn, Horace Smith Lynn, Sarah Elixabeth
Lynn, William White Lyas: ds Lynn.-Yof.
will each take notice that there h now %
Court in and for the county Of Cedar, and stefs
Of Iowa, petition Of Jesse 0. Switzer, on ne
equity side Of said court praying the foreclose-
ure OF mortgage given by William Linn, en-
tho l4th day Of February, A. D. 1860, TO $40
notes Of thu. date; one for $500. payable ia on.
year; ono for $4,000, payable In two ycass, sno
one for S. 600. payable in three Year, from dstes
each with.tsn per cent intsrest, the interest PAL
able annually; said mortgage executed upon w
following lands: All Of section number ten liolt
the north half Of section number fifteen lloe
and the southwest quarter and the north hall o.
the southeast quarter Of section number hiseen
(15L also the east half Of section number seven
teen; (I7). also the east half Of the ssashease
quarter dissection nine Coy, oil In township nun
Der eighty one (sl), Of range number twotII'
west, also the southwest quarter Of the soutn.
west quarter Of section number nine (9t 81 tc~n.
sA4p number eighty.one (8il Of range number
one ~ north Of the 5th r. NJ; all o. said AN q,
In Cedar county, Iowa and containing " - -
1,s40 acres Of land said petition prays thes ceu
mortgage be forecloscd and ssid lands sold so "
satisfy the claims Of plaintiff on said nosss ana
other relief. N
And unless you appear and defend said clam
on or before the noon ofthe second Day o. ene
ne1t tern OF said court to b. held on the ON
day Of December. A. D. 1864, default viii - =
| entered against you, aaa . decres rendered =
prayed for In said petition.
JESSE @. SWIrZCR, Trustee.
Piatt i Spicer. Pm Att'ya lpr Seo $ls''o
Dated Sept. 30th 1864. ws0
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1864-12-08
SAVE A0UR WOOD.
Es ssTI1E LITTLE GIANT"
or sELF-GESERATING
tVAPOR STOVE.

Fer all kinds Of cooking, heating Flat or Sad
Irons, &c, nc, without either Coal or Wood.
BY this great invention, we are enabled with
ONE CENTS WORTH OF NEPTHIA to do all
the cooking ordinarily required for meal in
family of six or eight, and with the greatest dis
patch and perfect cleanliness, and a great saving
also in time, az these Stoves can be heated as
we'll as extinguished in a Few minutes. They
are perfectly safe, do not get out Of order, and
can be managed by any one; are portable, and
can be used in any part Of the house, IS they
make no dirt, need no pipe, and will not Lest
room in the least. Heretofore no Stove has been
40 constructed where the amount OF heat could
be instantly controlled, and regulated to any
degree desired. This IN Baking, Boiling, Broil-
ing, &C.. is especially one OF the features OF the
Lilt,e Giant Come and see it., Now on exhi.
bition It A. H. PERhT'S Grocery Store.
stoves for sale by A. u. PERRY,
Sept, !, 1854 Upton, Iowa.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1864-12-08
PEACE DECLARED f!
- ar =
OASAD f. GILNORE'S.

After months campa en- and the succeeding
terrific ass,oaghs aad obstinate resistance Of the
Fort Emporium on Fifth street. the welcome
news ofreaos will give such joy 70 the Coatless,
latless, Shitlcss and shiftless, Is the certainty
Of peace would convey to the hearts Of those
who live in war times The past week will be
ever memorable "a most eventful enc in the
annals of this crusade upon scAsAp h SILMoRE's
celebrated Clothing and all kinds Of Gentle
mems Furnishing Goods, our special reporter,
armed and equipped regardless Of expense, ar
rived, as usual, ut the scene of action In time
TO see nothing Of the occurrence; but after few
inquiries from very reliable gentlemen. aided BY
. most lerti!e Imagination, noted down the rec
ords Of an eyewitness to the last engagement
Of the Goats and Greenbaehs. The assailants
attacked the Emporium front and rear and were
met by the blandest smiles. No sooner had they
entered the lines of tina finest Of goods in the
country, Fti,Rs they were seized around their
pccks, neassred and repulsed for want Of anmu.
pition, with display Of
Goats, Vests, Pants, Shirts, Hats, Caps,
and Turnishin: Goods.
Nothing dauuted, however. and knowing that
the most precious bargains were to he had. the
hesiegers pressed on in overwhelming numbers
aud determined to carry the fort and everything
In it with 0 storm Of greenbaeks at any cost;
while CAsAD K GILMORE were equally determln-
ed never to surrender as long rs there was a
garment IN the store or a SHIRT in the locker.
Reinforcements being rsr eired by every train
for those so cruelty sacrificed, all hope OF reduc
ing the stock by assault was abandoned by the
beseigers, and the olive branch of peace finally
accepted on9erIs al ike Ioncreble. and'satR fac'
tory to both sides, and by which all parties re
ceiyed what they wanted. Whilst by the treat,
Of peace, signed at tue Fort Emporium, CAsAr
II T.
ArticlcIlTo -selt as long as they hast, the
cheapest and best Clothing in Iowa
Article 2-To sell Over Coats from s. to 10.
Article $50 sci business coa.s from Sc to 20
Article ITO cell fne black cloth coats from
s. 10 20.
Article $40 sell Vests from 81 TO G.
Article c--To sell good pair pants for 81
Artcls7-1o lell'atiae pair pants from - tt
Article $40 sc the cheapest hat in Iowa.
Article SO keep the best stock OF fur cap
west Of Chicago.
ArtiIclO--vo keen the best assor,me Mt O
Gents Furnishing Goods in the state.
Article Ito sell more goods for less green
backs than can be had at any other place il
Cedar county.
Article i2-Further agrees that whatever i
purchased and does not give entire satisfaction
will be exchanged or the purchase. money re
funded.
In consideration Of which everybody agree
80 get <hets Cl0thiNg at CaAad Il GtlnOre's
and save al least IS per cent by doing 30.
~ Headquarters on Fifth street, north Q
the court house square, Upton, Iowa. n35