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The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-09-23
The Prisoners at AndersOnViIle.
From the Augusta tGa.l Constitutionalist.

From the Augusta tGa.l Consttutionaist.
From a gentleman lately from Ander-
sonville, and who, from his acquaintance
with the officials there, is in a position to
speak knowingly, we learn that the state
ment of 800 Yankees having died one
warm day last month, which has been GO
ing the round of the press, is incorrect.
The greatest mortality on any one day has
never exceeded 127, and though, in COM
rarison with the statement referred to,
this may seem slight loss, few words will
show that it is in reality almost appalling.
There are now at Andersonville something
over $4,000 prisoners, and at the rate Of
127 per day, the deaths would amount to
l in every 297. Did the same ratio of
mortality prevail in New York, computing
the population of that city at 500, 900, the
deaths there would mount up to 1886 per
day more than six times the real number.
The greatest mortality among our prison.
ers in the North occurred at Alton, ILL.,,
where, among 1000, the loss was twenty
seven per day, or one in every 255. The
difference between the mOrtalities North
and South is due, however, less to any
difference in ratiOns or treatment, than to
that utter prostration of mind and body
which. overwhelms the Yankee, but against
which the Confederate soldier bears up as
bravely as if facing the bullet and bayonet
in the field.
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FROM WASHINGTON,

NEW YORK, Sept. 20.-The Heralds Wash
ington special says Secretary Fessenden will
resign his position and that either Chase or
RObt. j. Walker will be appointed October 1st.
The Tribmes Washington special says Gen.
Butler has effected an arrangement for the ex-
change OF the sick and wounded of both ar
mics.
NEW YORK, Sept. 19.-The Commercials
Washington special says the report that Sher-
mans troops are passing through Washington
to reinforce Grant, was caused by the move
ment of large numbers of western recruits
crowding the railroads in this direction.
Sherman has plenty of work cut out for his
men in another direction.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19.-The draft was COM
menced to day. In the eastern portion the
quota for the 18th district of 224 were drawn
Fifty-fOur of them were cOlored and nearly all
Of them are in the government employ.
Passengers from City Point state that when
the mail boat left yesterday morning at ten
O'Clock the diminishing on our extreme left
which was commenced at an early hour in the
morning, had become very brisk.
Gen. Terry is detailed as a member of the
general Court Martial of which Gen. Briggs is
President.
The subscriptions TO the 7-30 loan for the last
loan to $4,000. TwO-thirds of the new loan
has been delivered.
The Commercials special says the enemy
were driven twelve lies, and the officers who
left Grants army yesterday, report all quiet
The Posts Washington special says the Com
missioners appointed by the Union prisoners
in Georgia to urge an exchange OF prisoners
of war have arrived here, and will soon meet the
President
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FROM EUROPE.
Great Monetary Panic.--Deciine IN
COnsOls.

LONDON, Sept. 8.-The Times continues to
represent that the feeling of the North in favor
of an armistice continues to increase, but the
idea Is strongly combatted by many who refuse
to believe in an armistice because it would ne
cessitate the raising of the blockade.
The Times in its city article of the 9th saws
the feeling of panic which the peace prospects
had created, seems to modify the financial ap-
prehension. 1t has raised by arguing that it
is premature to regard peace as certain owing
to the North maintaining the restoration of the
Union as one of its absolute conditions. It
however labOrs to show that if the ports of
the South are absolutely thrown open by an ar
mftice, and the food of cotton seriously ao-
gregates the existing pressure for money, coun-
teracting influences will be at work to prevent
the drain of money which is feared.
Funds were greatly depressed.
On the 9th cOnsOls experienced decline OF
21a per cent, which lis heavier fall than has
occurred on any single day for some years.
Quotations were only per cent: above the
lowest point during the panic of 1897. hu-
mors OF failures were rife which added 10 tne
depression, but they have all proved iase'
The Times attributes the indecislve charac-
ter of the war to breech leaders and earth
works. A continuance Of quarter OF an nour
of such fire, with as good troops and as we'll
armed is enough to stretch whole divisions on
the ground in Virginia and Georgia. botn ar
mics are entrenched alike. Inc result IS that
the main body of each army holds a secure
position. and opposing bodies tight each other
F r PoINr, Sept. !19-The Hibernians
from I.iverpool the 9th, via Londonderry the
9th instant. passed here this evening. The adj
vices are two days later. 1t is rumored that
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SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
THE PRIZE RING.
Fight Between Patrick Keefe and
James McCabe for S2OO...Seven
Rounds Fought in Twenty.six
1Efnutes...keefe Declared Victor.

The vicinity of Houston street and
Broadway, on Sunday night and Monday
morning last, was in q slate of considera-
BILE excitement, and large crowd of up
town sports filed the various bar-rooms of
the neighborhood. The occasion was that
of the eve OF prize fight, suddenly arts
ing from quarrel and turn up week ago.
between Patrick Keefe and James Nc
Cabe, both of the Eighteenth ward. At
that time, it is alleged, Keefe overturned
light wagon, Jointly owned by McCabe and
q friend. McCabe at once resented the
aggressive act, and in the turn up had the
best of it. Keefe, a few nights afterwards,
offered to make the match for stake, and
the same was instantly accepted, 500 a
side posted, and Monday morning, Sep
TENDER u, appointed for the fight.
McCabe is a young man about nineteen
Or twenty years of age, of muscular though
symmetrical build, and every motion gives
token of strength and activity. Mac has
had two pitched fights-winning one, the
other being draw on account OF police
interference.
Patrick Keete is a native of the Green
Isle, but has been in the states for a num-
Der OF years. He is twenty-three Or TWEEN
.ty-four years Of age, about an inch taller
than his opponent, and seven or eight
pounds heavier. He has had numerous
encounters IN the ward he halls from, and
has the reputation of being brave and
determined man, with great lasting pow
ers.
About - O'Clock on Sunday night it be-
gan to be understood among those VIII
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Our Army Correspondence.
LETTER FROM THE FOURTH
REGIMENT.

HEADQUARTERS It'll MINI. INFANTRY,C
Allatoona, Ga, Sept. 6, 1864. :
To tie Editor of the Pioneer:
Of course our friends at home have by this
time heard the good news over which our SOL
diers have been so much elated, and we are
happy in believing that the Western Army has
again won the grateful appreciation of the
whole North. and again happy in knowing that
in the fall of Atlanta we may recognize the
completion of the campaign. Undoubtedly the
army will soon fall back upon Atlanta, there to
rest, to be paid and clothed.
The late success which has attended our
arms, the draft which we presume took place
yesterday, and the nomination" at Chicago
are matters which gave us ample subjects for
reflection and discussion. The soldiers see in
the first one great obstacle triumphantly re-
moved, in the second and third the elements of
final and unconditional success in case of com.
ing struggles.
Rumors of change in the position of our di-
vision are rife. Some say that we are to be To-
Gated upon the Chattanooga railroad, some
where between Stevenson, Ala, and Nashville,
Others again insist that the whole Army of
Tennessee will be transferred to the Potomac.
Rebel cavalry have been annoying us consid-
erably along the road. tearing up the track
throwing off and burning trains and capturing
our teams and foraging parties. The demon
stration of Wheeler's command upon the Nash
Vile &, Chattanooga Railroad has resulted in
slight damage to us in the temporary suspen-
sion of our communications. Late dispatches
confirm the rumor we have lately heard con-
corning total rout of Wheeler's force and the
death Of the ubiquitous John Morgan. Near
Murfreesboro. Tenn, our troops are reported
to-day to have captured no less than $50 pris-
oners. at the same time utterly demoralizing
The rebel force. This news is particularly
agreeable. az we are in no fear OF being an
noyed in future TO the extent that has fallen to
our lot lately.
Portions OF different regiments constituting
the command at this post left here en- route for
Chattanooga some three weeks ago. Three
companies Of the Fourth were among the
number. These troops were last heard from
at Cowan's Station. In all probability they
were sent forward to Murfreesboro in time to
participate in the fight.
No trains from Nashville have been through
for ten days. Our news from home is of
course very meagre. No mail and no papers.
What can be more annoying?
We have lost but two men by capture during
this week from the Regiment; - Ziebreth,
Company B, and Corp. Stephen AIaxon, Co.
K. The last named was captured this after
noon. Maxon and Private Pat Conner of. Co.
E, were attacked by party of guerillas within
the distance Of a mile and half of the picket
line. Conner succeeded by dint of good run
ming in making his escape, sustaining no other
damage than made by a bullet passing through
his blouse
The trains north are passing here loaded al
most entirely with rebel prisoners. There are
some 1000 yet to come.
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en- ZOO prisoners. The rebels were shooting
the animals that gave out, which guided the
pursuing column
1t is reported here that Ex-Secretary Chase
VIII take the place of Charles Francis Adams as
minister to England.
,ha auvices from the Army of the Potomac state
t tt' fresh troops are arriving rapidly, and that
'l1 situation was all that could be desired.
WA mMs III Sept. pa note from the
IN IN " .ne Potomac, dated yesterday, says
lnoio ~ notiiin% new. All is quiet with the
line. '' va WIN NN0'
Inc Aie aLna Sva) Journal says: We learn
tulougI EQUITIES which cannot be discredited
groin during recent engagement hetween onr
forces and small portion Of his GUERILLA hand
in the vicinity of Centreville. ''N'
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WAR ON LAKE ERIE.
Canadian Rebels Capture Two Am.
erican Vessels.-.One Sunk and the
Other Taken to Canada.

BUFFALO, Sept. 20.-News was received here
that number OF rebels from Canada captured
the little steamers Parsons and Island Queen
near Bass Island yesterday afternoon, and have
gone down or across the lake, prOpably for re-
Inducements, guns and ammunition. The
capturing party numbered about thirty, armed
with revOlvers and bowie knives. No other
arms were noticed. They took at Middle Pass
Island wood enough to last two DAYS.
SANDUsKY. Sept. 2O.-On information receiv-
ed from the government authorities, Captain
Porter, commander of the U. 8. steamer Michi-
gan, arrested o Mr.. Coleman an officer in the
Confederate army and leader of a conspiracy
to seize the steamer Michigan and release the
prisoners on JOhnsOns Island. After the arrest
the Colonel confessed, duplicating six promin-
ent citizens of Sandusky, who were also ar
rested and taken to JOhnsOn's Island.
COleman's plan was to have the Confed-
crates come here, either by railroad or water,
and seize the steamer Parsons.
The following is q statement from the clerk
and passengers of the steamer Philo Parsons,
plying between Detroit and Sandusky: About
5 o'clock last evening, when within ten miles
of Sandusky the steamer Parsons was seized
by thirty-fve Confederates armed with navy
revOlvers, who took passage as citizens at De-
troit. Maiden, G. W., and Kelley's Island. AT.
ter the capture of the steamer the rebels ran to
Middle Bass Island to wood, lying there about
an hour.
The steamer Island Queen from Sandusky,
bound for the Islands overlook the Parsons
and suspeeting nothing wrong, came along
side the Parsons to land passengers across her
deck.
She no sooner made fast than she was also
seized and the men thrust into the hold. The
Parsons ladies passed up stairs. After wood
ing, landed them under guard, saying to the
men they would soon know their doom. They
finally concluded to land the men also, swear
ing them to secrecy. After OBTAINING the Of
fcers and crew of both steamers two hours the
Island Queen was sunk and the Parsons taken
to Sandwich, G. w., abandoned and reported
sunk.
The steamer Michigan was left on cruise.
At daylight the rebels probably expected sig
nails and not receiving them put back.
DETROIT, Sept. 20.-The rebels returned to
Detroit river early this morning, having failed
in their design, which is supposed to have
been the capture of the U. S. Steamer Mich
igan and release prisoners on Johnson's Isl.
and. The crew of the steamer Parsons were
put ashore on fighting Island this morning
after being robbed of everything valuable. The
furniture of the boat was destroyed and the
feed pipe cut leaving her in a sinking condi-
ton. The vessels were seized by the Canadian
authorities, and two of the rebel crew have
been arrested and are now in Jail at Sandwich.
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BUSINESS IN NEW YORK.

NEW YORK, Sept. 20.-Gold is much steadier
under the news of General Sheridan's victory
than might have been expected from the i'm
portance of the success. The great facilities
afforded by the due bill system, however, gives
strength to the market against almost any
pressure. The price is also supported by brisk
purchases for shipment to Europe arising from
the news of the advance in the Bank Of Eng
land rate of discount
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FROM MEXICO.

SAN FRANCISCO Sept. 19.-Advices from
Mexico say the blockade of Manila Bay has
been raised and communication established
with the interior. The territory of Columa
ern States.
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FIRE IN NEW YORK.

New YORK. Sept. ia fire broke out this
morning at three O'Clock in Wood Brothers
carriage depository, 500 Broadway. The build
ing was also occupied by Borges, Mervin e.
Co., book auctioneers. The building and
stock of B., NJ. g. Co., are total loss. Wood
Bros carriages were saved. The total loss is
about 25O, 900, of which B., NJ. & Co. are the
principal losers
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FROM ATLANTA.
Important Official Dispatches of
Grant and Sherman..-lncident at
Atlanta.

THE DISPATCH FROM GEN. GRANT.
CITY POINT, Va.
Sept. 4th,-9P. M.-1S64.
To Maior General Sherman:
have just received your dispatch announc-
ing the capture of Atlanta. In honor of your
great victory, have just ordered salute to
be fired with slotted guns from every battery
bearing upon the enemy. The salute will be
fired within the hour, amidst great rejoicing.
(Signed) us. GRANT
Lieut.. General.
H.
All the corps regiments and batteries COM
posing the army may, without further orders.
inscribe Atlanta on their colors.
By order of Major Gen. Sherman.
|. N: DAYTON, Aide-de.Camp.
By command of Major Gen. Thomas.
RoBT. H. RAMSEY, A, A. G..
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MORE VESSELS BURNED.

BosroN, Sept. 19.-The schooner Mary B.
Smith, arrived at Beverly on Saturday, and re-
ports speaking in latitude 44:40, longitude
$3.50, the fishing schooner VIM. H. Levitt
who reported that twenty miles to the east
ward saw four or five vessels on fire. That
there was pirate on the banks, and that the
schooner (the Lovitt) got under weigh imme-
diately to get clear of her
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FROM SAN FRANCISCO.

San Francisco. Sept. 19.-The steamer
Sierre Nevada has arrived from British Column
bia with over $4,000, 600 in gold, mostly from
Portland.
Major General Mcdowell has returned from
his tour of inspection among the defenses
on the northern coast.
The overland mail service is forthwith to be
resumed from this side. The reports of the
Indian troubles on the plains were greatly ex-
aggerated.
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MAINE .ELECTION--GREA DEM
OCRATEC GAINS.

=, NEw York, Sept. 20.-The Bangor Wing of
TINS morning has unofficial returns from eighty
SIX towns in addition to- the official returns
from 215 towns previously telegraphed, max
ing IN all 36l towns, cities and villages, giving
Coney a majority of 5162. The vote OF
Aroostock county is close. The Democrats
claim it by small majority.
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GRANTS ARMY.
Large Reinforcements Arriving

C1rx POINT, Sept. Is, GA. M.-The skir-
mishing on our extreme left, which commenc-
ed at an early hour this morning, has become
very brisk.
NEW York, Sept. 19.-The Commercials
Washington special says reliable reports from
City Point state that the Sd division. 9th corps.
intercepted the raiding party across the head
of the Blackwater and recaptured most of the
cattle taken on Tuesday. They have also TAX
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GEN. GRANT AT HARPER,S
FERRY.

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. ia special from
Baltimore to the Bulletin states that General
Grant has left for Harper's Ferry, and that his
purpose will be defined in few days.
Over 5000 rebel deserters have arrived from
the Army of the Potomac One man left his
wife and six children in Richmond, and saws
his grandfather has been conscripted.
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Austria is about to recognize the kingdom Of
Italy.
Intelligence had been received at Lloyd's.
London, that two more Confederate cruisers
had evaded the Federal war steamers and sue
cessfully run out of the harbor of Wilmington,
and since then had destroyed no less than thir-
ty-One Federal merchantmen.
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GRAND CONAULTATION.

Bailey are both coming to New York, where
they will be met by Generals Dix and Frank
lin, and Admirals Porter and Stringham. The
design of the consultation cannot now be made
public
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Written for the ST. Paul Pioneer.
Not Mfssed...A Grave IN "The WIS
derness.''
BY VI. A. i.

Lonely on Southern hiuock-
Marked by one rude stone
Sleeps soldier unregrettea,
Lonely and alsne
No sad eyes watched for his coming,
No cheek blanched to learn his fate;
Fell he for bis country fighting,
Reached ne thus the golden gate.
For with Faith as sure guerdon
Grasped he his good sword.
Fought for Liberty and Freedom.
Trusting in the Lord.
Unregretted and forgotten?
All, one great heart thrills!
and Nation mourns her soldiers.
Dead on Southern hills.
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CANADIAN REBELS CApTURETWO
Federal VESSELS ON
LAKE ERIE.
A Glorious Democratic
Gain in Maine.
Gain of Over $4,000 this
Year.
OFFICIAL DISPATCHES.
Secretary Stanton to Gen. Dix.
BY TELEGRAPH.

Great Victory i'm the Shenandoah
MISREPRESENTATION Defeats Early.--
1850 Prisoners and Five Pieces
of Artillery Captured...TWO Rebel
Generals Killed.-.UniOn Gen. Russ
sell Killed-.-Rebels Driven through
Winchester.
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GUER1LLAS NEAR WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19.-The guerillas are
still operating in the country around Alexan-
dria. Several nights ago they made descent
upon farm six or seven miles south of that
city
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THE WEEKLY PIONEER AND oEMoCkAr
THE TEN DAYS TRUCE.
HEADQUARTERS MILITARY Div. Miss.
In THE FIELD. ATLANTA. GA. Sept. 10, 1864


HEADQUARTERS MILITARY Div. MIss.C
In THE FIELD, ATLANTA, GA, Sept. III, 1861
Special Field Orders No. 20.
l. Pursuant to an agreement between Gen.
j. B. Hood commanding the Confederate
forces in Georgia, and Maj. Gen. w. L. Sher-
man, commanding this army truce is hereby
declared to exist from daylight OF Monday,
Sept. II. until daylight of Thursday, Sept. %
ten full days, at point on the Macon Rail-
road known as Rough and Ready, and the
country roundabout for a circle OF two miles
radius, together with the roads leading to and
from, in the direction of Atlanta and LOvejOy
Station, respectively for the purpose Of afford
ing the people Of Atlanta u safe means OF re-
mOval to points South.
2. The Chief Quartermaster at Atlanta, Col.
Easton, will afford all the citizens of Atlanta
who elect to 90 South all the facilities he can
spare to remove them comfortably and safely,
with their effects, to Rough and Ready Station,
using cars and ambulances for that purpose,
and commanders of regiments and brigades
may use their regimental and staff teams to
carry out the object of this Order-the whole
to cease after Wednesday, 21st inst.
3. Major Gen. Thomas will cause guard to
be established on the road, out beyond the
camp ground, with orders to allow all wagons
and vehicles to pass that are used manitestly
for this purpose; and Major Gen. Howard will
send guard of one hundred men, with field
officer in command, to take post at Rough and
Ready during the truce with orders in concert
with guard from the Confederate army OF like
size, to maintain the most perfect order in that
vicinity during the transfer OF these families.
white flag will be displayed during the truce,
and a guard will cause all wagons to leave at
P. NJ. of Wednesday, the 21st instant, and the
guard to withdraw at dark,-the truce to ter
inmate the next morning. By order of
Maj. Gen. W. T. SHERMAN.
L. NJ. Dayton, d-de-Camp.