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The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-05-06
Homestead.

From the Winnebago City Homestead.
Where can we get good homesteads? This
is a question asked daily, hourly, in the Land
Office We answer, any where in Faribault or
Martin counties. There is hardly township
in either county, but has more or less vacant
land. Not worthless land, either, like great
deal of the $40 per acre land down east, but
first rate quality land which under cultivation
will produce 80 bushels of wheat or so bushels
of oats, or so bushels OF corn per acre. These
homesteads are within reasonable distance
of timber, and thousands of them are supplied
with good living water. Besides the capac-
ity of these two counties for grain growing,
there is no limit to their capacity for grazing
purposes. Hay can be put up for about one
dollar per ton and can be had in ineXkaustible
quantities Nor are these two counties so far
from q present market, or so far from the
routes of projected railroads as to be objec-
tionable to the emiglant seeking homes in the
west.
Mankato at present affords them river mar
ket and there are in contemplation three lines
of railroad destined ere long to open up to
them the markets OF the East.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-05-06

This morning, about 10 o'clock, military
execution took place in the Second Army
Corps. The circumstances are as follows: A
private of the First New Jersey Cavalry was
placed on picket near the confluence of the
thus stationed he left his post, and entered
house near by, in which resided an old lady,
and he maltreated her so that she died the next
morning.
The circumstances being communicated to
General Hancock, the man was arrested, tried
and found guilty, and at once sentenced to be
hung. This sentence was carried into effect in
the presence of the officers and number OF
the men of the Second Army Corps, who were
drawn up in hollow square around the scaHo!d.
1t is stated that after being found guilty
a choice was offered him of seven years i'm
promntlv preferred the latter. He was about
twenty-one years of age.-Corres. Army Of
Potomac
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-05-06
Arrest of q Desertcr.

From the Taylors' Falls Reporter, 30th.
Provost Marsllals Whiting and Seymour. last
Sunday night, captured deserter named Char.
lev Hanson. from Berdan's SharpshoOters, at
Chepgwatana Hanson first enlisted in the
Sharpshooters about two years ago, and de-
serted soon after at Fort Smelling, apprOpriat-
ING some of his comrades bounty money. He
was arrested at Menomonie, Dunn county,
Wisconsin, two months SINCE while at work
for Knapp, Stout 81 Co He was taken to
Madison Wisconsin, from whence he with five
or six others escaped. He disguised himself
so that he escaped detection several times; one
of his companions being taken from beside
him while travelling on the cars. Thinking
this the wrong place for him he left the cars,
and travelled on foot ito the Mississippi, and
engaged as deck hand on steamboat but soon
left the boat and went to Menomonie, where his
wife was living. After stopping here two
weeks he became frightened and started for
the pineries above this place, but was recOg-
nzed at Saltwater, where Seymour started on
his track. He continued his course, evacing
this place where he was well known. but was
finally arrested at public house in Chengwa-
tana. He was taken to st. Paul and delivered
over to the Provost Marshal.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-05-06
SAINT PAUL. FRIDAY, MAY S, 1864

for your carelessness, by making you think
you had done a world of mischief Ha! ha!
ha how silly you did act"
was willing that Lucy should laugh at me !;
it made me feel more easy, for knew that
deserved it. 1 pouted little, however, and
strove to look dismal, until she repeated what
she had said about our being " so happy when
we were married" which caused me to echo
back her laugh with hearty ha ha
Reader, I didn't marry Lucy, but did make
bride of Julia as soon as could get her pa
rents consent.
On the very evening of my marriage, the old
maid whispered in my ear, with a saucy laugh,
and mischievous twinkle of her eyes, ''How
happy we shall be when we are married. Fred
erickt"
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-05-06
VOL. XIV. NO ~
A SNAKE In THE GRASS.

Come listen awhile to me- my lad.
Come, listen to me for spell
Let that terrible drum
For moment be dumb,
For your uncle is going to tel
What befel
A youth who loved liquor too well.
\ clever young man was he, my lad,
And with beauty uncOmmonly blessed,
Ere with brandy and wine
He began to decline,
And behaved like person possessed;
protest
The temperance plan is the best
One evering he went to tavern, my lad,
lie went to a tavern one night,
And drinking too much
Rum, brandy, and such,
The chap got exceedingly tight"
Ana was quite
What your aunt would entitle fright"
The fellow fell into snooze my lad;
lis horrible slumber he takes
He trembles with fear,
And acts very queer;
Ny eyes. how he shivers and shakes
When he wakes
ind raves about horrid great snakes.
lis warning to you ard to me, my lad;
: particular caution TO all
Though TO can see
The viper but he
TO hear the poor lunatc DAwl,
- How they crawl.
All over the floor and the WALL"
Next morning he took to his bed my Lao.
Next morning he took to his bed;
And he never got up
To dine or 10 sap
Though properly plysicked ana bled;
Ana ! read
Next daT the Ioor fellow was dead.
You've heard of the smoke in the grass, my lad,-
OF tie viper concealed in the grass;
But now rou must know,
Mans dcadliest foe
: Il snake of different class:
Alas -
lis the viper that turks in the glass
SdGe.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-05-06

has been swelled by these new trophies and tri-
umphs on these new and strange fields.
In all these things the statistics gathered
show five fold increase during the year, and
we hope and believe that, in all that which we
can never know upon earth, the heavenly rec
ord, when opened on the great day, will show
IAN increase manifold more
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-05-06
Number of Veterans.

The following are the numbers of veter-
ans re-en'isted for three years, as reported
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-05-06

The Congressional COMMITTEES OF investiga-
ton have facts showing that an enormous trade
is carried on between New York and rebeldom.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-08-22
Democratic County convention.

Pursuant to adjournment the Democracy Of
Marion county met on Saturday the Goth inst
at Military Hall
Levi Ayers. Esq, called the Convention TO
order, temporary Chairman
Powell Rowland. Vice President. appeared and
took his seat presiding officer.
On notion Hayden was appointed Secrc-
fary.
fhe Convention proceeded to designate eandi
dates.
James r. Bsackea was unanimously nominated
for State Senator.
Abner K. Hyde ani Robert Graydon were
unanimously nominated for Representatives
stephen McNabb VS. unanimously nominated
for Sheriff
Ozro Bates Was nominated tor Treasurer.
For Commissioners. Emsley Wright, First
District. and james Webb. Thitd District, were
nominated
Christian eager vas nominated for Coroner
Bates HosbFook VAS nominated for Sury eyor
Caleb Belloes. Of Franklin township. was
appointed on tie County Central Committee
vice " m Furgason, deceased
Judge Perkins beins ureseui. ~ called npon
aud delivered able address
On motion OF K II Hall. the Convention ten
derei Judge Perkins Of thanks. and re
quested a copy OF his address too publication
On motion adjourned sine de
Pow3LL HowLs~n ch'n.
y HAVEN, Sec'y
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-08-22
NEw YoRK, August 20

NEw YoRK, August 20.
Flour-State and western 5@l0c better: $40
l0@l0l5 for Extra State; so 60@l0 So for
extra Round Hoop Ohio, and $40 90@l2 % for
trade brands; included in the sales are 900 brls
extra State for December at Sll.
Whisky firm at 81 81. closing with free sellers
at this quotation, and State ut 81 81.
Wheat shade frmer. with only light supply
offering; 81 l5@2 IS Chicago spring; 81 $50
? As Milwaukee club
Corn shade 6rmer; 81 54l al SO for mixed
western
Coffee firm; sac asked for Rio.
Sugar quiet but firm; 24h@25c for Porto
Rico; 22@2415c FOR Cuba.
Pork irmer, with good demand at $37@37
so for mess; S39 S719@40 25 for new; closing
at $40@40 %: S35 50 prime: $38@3S 80 for
prime mess; also 1000 brls new mess for Au-
gust at buyers option, at $40 25@40 IS, and
1000 brls do for September, same option, az $40
@42 50.
Beef dull.
Lard higher; 22923c also 800 brls for last
BALI of September, sellers option. 2354
Money active and firm; per cent.
Sterling 81 O934.
Gold scarcely so firm; opening at 81 5654 ad-
vaneing TO 50 57lk declining TO 81 561a. add
vancing to 50 sly and closing quiet at - 81
Total exports specie to day S2i.4s0.
Government stocks steady.
U. :. 6's 81 coupons 81 0slS al 0o5s.
20s coupons ll0l5
SOS Oct. and April lle.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-08-22
srom Warrington

wAsnixerox, August 29.-Brigadier General
Hammond. Surgeon General L 5. A. was tried
by court marital az Washington on TIE 18Th of
Janusry last. 90 verv lengthy charges OF de
fraudiGg lie GovernEnes.; OF a large amount OF
money, in ihe say Of contracts 10 various per
son. Tor aannels medical supplies and hospital
The decision ol the Court was that Surgeon
General Hammond be dismissed from the service
aud disqualified from holding any Office OF honor
or trust under the Government
This sentence WAS approved BY the Frex,cess
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-08-22

Drsvrr err. Aag 2o-The following from
George w Lane. Superintendent Of the Branch
Mint. TO Senator James q. Lane, expresses gen
ersl feeling here ttft kttE 3
A telegram purporting to be from the Indian
Bureau. Washington. Is an outrage on the mem
ory of unarmed men. unoffending women and
children who have been killed and scalped by
these treacherous devils.
Every band of Indians ofany sire on the plains
are united fof the purpose OF eXterminsting or
driving The white men from these moun,aiEs and
plains.
The only wrong know Of is that these na,u-
raj enemies to progress and improvement, hare
been fed, strengthened and furnished arms under
a mistaken policy. better 20 accomplish this bel
lsh purpose.
IL Colorado has any friends in the States lie,
them prove IL now.
TSose WHO sympsthize with the wroDged Indi-
ans better Gu, their hair short before passing the
Missouri river. as they no respec,ors of per
sons or sex
Signed q. W. LASx.
All stores remain closed and the men are drill
ling and working on the notifications.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-08-22
FROM THE POTOMAC ARMY
from gen. Grants Army.

HEADQuaRrEBs ARMY or THE PoroNAcJ
August q.
This morning at clock the 9Th corps started
TO cut the Weldon railroad at RUNS Station,
taking four days rations.
This corps was Withdrawn from the left some
DAYS ago
They reached the railroad about O'Clock
and the 18th division, being IN advance, had q
skirmish with fierce of the enemy stationed
there TO protect the road.
The enemy fell back rapidly.
The loss on either side was slight.
After placing the troops in line meet any
attack that might be made. the work of tearing
up the track was commenced. and prosecuted
with vigor for several hours, but about noon they
were stopped in their labor by the appearance of
the enemy. who were advancing along the rail
road from Petersburg. in line Of battle. They
proved to be Hills corps, which had been lying
IN reserve for the past few days. They advanced
on double quick.
As soon as they became aware Of our inten
ton, the % division. Gen Ayres commanding
held the advance. The Sd and 4th divisions
supported the right. while the lst division was
placed to cover the left to prevent any surprise
from that direction.
The attack on the 81 division vas very deter
mined, but our men met it CALAMITY, and drove
the rebels back 10 handsome style, with heavy
loss.
After repeated attempts 20 force our lines
the enemy, after two hours hard fighting, finally
gave up the idea and fell back some distance,
keeping up fire all the afternoon from the bat
teres ard skirmish line
The 18th New York heavy artillery particu-
lary distinguished itself in this engagement
Col. Wsdench. its commander, was severely
wounded
TIE movement was a complete surprise 70 the
enemy, the rebel pckets stationed in the vicinity
being so astonished that they had barely time to
escape.
Some few prisoners were taken. several OF
whom we're wounded.
The track is torn up for over a mile
Our troops still held the position dark to-
night. and 20 morrow they will completely des-
troy the ties and rails of the railroad, unle-s the
rebels shall visit the neighborhood in strong
force.
The loss on our side is about 300. among whom
is Col Person 39th Massachusetts,.
Yesterday was the most quiet day We nave had
in front OF Petersburg for a month, scarcely a
shot being heard the entire dav on the Weldon
railroad, where General Warren's corps has 20
session
Considerable diminishing with occasional dis
charges OF artillery occurred but nothing resem-
bling an engagement took plake in the after
noon.
The enemy moved force from rear Peters
burg toward our left, and made attempt TO
force our lines, Desr the Jerusalem road, but
failed.
The number of casualties in the 5th corps on
Thursday was about $50.
About midnight some batteries in front OF the
18th corps opened. AMI also on the left sharp
engagement was kept up for several hours. with
the result 50 far az ascertsined, Of nobody in
/ jured
! At this hour not gun can DE heard.
! The roads are becoming bad in consequence oil
/ the rain which has fallen during The present
/ week and still continues.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-08-22

Nav YoRk, August 2l.-The Herald's Sun
day dispatch contains the following:
The recent new movement leaves only the
Danville road over which the rebels en- obtain
supplies for their army and Richmond
dispatch from Sheridan's command to the
Herald, dated the 20th says:
Abut 1900 rebel cavalry dashed into Mar
tinsburg on Friday afternoon but captured no
body.
Sheridan expected an attack on Saturday and
was fully prepared
Averii had a small skirmish with the enemy's
cavalry near Bunker Hill. on Saturday.
dispatch from HarPer's Ferry. dated the
18th. saws:
When our cavalry were evacuatng WInches,eI
on the 18th. the citizens Cred Oh Gen. Wilson
aud our troops from their houses.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-08-22
For the Sentinel.


Of'N'f
Nh EprroR:-As a Democrat and member
of the 60th Massachusetts, Volunteer Militia, now
in Camp Darlington. ! regret very much TO
write that prejudice exists in the minds of the
people Of this city that We are here To he the
agents of the Government TO Cypress the people.
We are here for such purpose. and should not
consent to be the willing tools of Abe Lincoln TO
do anything else but enforce the CONSTITUTION
il is" and endeavor to- reconstruct the Union
as il was.
Company IL, Capt Stephen ID Gardiner. Is the
old Gushing Guards, named in honor OF Caleb
Cushing, worthy Democrat The company
was raised in NewbuFyport. aud the balance OF
eur officers are Lieats. j. l.. johnson and Eben
7. Gutter Lieutenant Gutter is an excellent Of
fcer and the most popular IN the company
Orderly Sergeant $ W. Grant ia also deservedly
popular
Capt COmesett, a. Officer OF the Day. has
made himself quite obnoxious TO the members
BY his arbitrary decisions and hard discipline.
which is running him and IL e soldiers into the
ground
By publishing The above YOU will confer favor
upon the members OF COMPANY l..
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-08-22

FsRTHKE Poixr. August 25.-The steamer Pc
ruyian. from Liverpool. on the lltli ria LoLdon
derry 18th. passed this poiu; n FIVE O'Clock this
afternoon Her ds,es arc I've DAYS later News
uuimportant.
LIVERPOOL -Breadstuf- lcet On, stead,
Provisions dull Consols S9i q s931 for. money
Three men had been tried in Liverpool for en-
listing men for the Confederate steamer Kappa.
hammock They we're found guilty and fired ono
hundred and fifty pounds sterling. Warned No. 70
repeat the oaense. ard ihen liberated ca tbei,
Own recognizsnces
The brig Vision, bouDd from Nes York Ia
London. was spoken on the 2Oth Of Julv. insiat
a. dee 10 min. long 30 DEG Eest, AMI supplied
with provision ard water. when she continued
her voyage
The Dane German qus.liod continues to ex-
cite considerable discussion
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-08-22
Prom ashington.

wAsalsGros, August 20--The price at which
stamped envelops are furnished the Post Office
Department, under the recent contract, being
barely in excess OF those heretofore made, the
Department Issued order TO the various Off
ces announcing the corresponding advance ofthe
rate at which they are to be furnished to public
increase. in price Of letter size, Is about II per
cent
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-08-22
from Boston.

Bosrox. August 90 Senator Wilson publishes
note, denying all the reports to the effect that
be Is mixed up with any proposition for an ar
mistce with rebels. He says no public man con-
nccted with the Administration is in favor OF an
armistice. and personally knows that President
Lincoln, and all members of his Cabinet, have
undoubtei faith IN the success of our armies and
complete triumph Of our cause: and with this
belief they will pursue the most vigorous meas
ures 70 raise money and men to carry on the war.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-08-22

cIAnKsvIrrr. August 2o-Msior Tyler OF the
"a Kentucky, attacked Adam Johnston near
Princeton this morning and routed him. killing
and wouncsug 4.
Johnston feueate1
A party of the s3d Illinois under Capt. Furn-
brill were attacked and badly cot Up YESTERDAY
below Fort Donslson. by portion OF Wood
mans command
Cant. FurnbFih and eight men we're killed.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-08-22

81 rxLEsaau.


Cincinnati Market.
CINCINNATI, August d.
Flour firm; - 25 for super6ne.
Wheat advanced TO 81 for red, and 81 Is for
white, and but little offering.
Corn i'm better demand; and shelled 81 %
al %.
Barley held at 81.
Whisky firm; sales of 500 brls at 81 Is.
Provisions frmer; Gales OF 500 900 lbs bulk
sides at lie, and 100 900 lbs shoulders at l5izc.
Yesterday now held at 4 &C..
Lard held at 81 sc; no sales
Coffee and sugar unsettled. under the news
from New York. both held higher; coffee 81 "a
SIC: sugar 23627c.
Molasses 81 l56l Is.
Gold 81 5592 sc.
Exchange dull at par.
Money very tight.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-08-22
from baltimore.

BALrIMokk. August 81 We have nothing
definite from the Upper Potomsc.
Il is understood that the rebels occupy Mar
tinsburg to night.
Ii is not proper to speak definitely OF our posi-
ton. but there Is good reason to hope that Sheri
dan will prove more than match for rebel STRAIT.
egy in that quarter.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-08-22

CLOTHING FOR REAL Estate SPAIN Smith
Real Estate brokers, have for exchange a good
stock Of ready made clothing. bought before the
rise. all fashionable aud IN good order Some
boots and shoes could 20 in il desired. The
whole stock worth about $1,000 Call and ex-
anime IL.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-08-22

- At the pigeon shooting match at Sugar
Grove. for sweepstakes. Saturday last, the com
petitors were Zurich, Gorham and Warner, oi
annapolis. Erbe. of Lafayette. and gentle
man from johnson county. OF single birds, ~
in number. 80 we're killed as follows: Erbe Z
Gorham Z Zurich Z, Warner <, and Johnson
county 8. On double birds Zurich and Erbe
tied. the best shooting being done by Others
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-08-22

tT- The Indiana Sanitary Commission re
ceived. from August 9th to August 18th. in cash.
contributed from various sources 81 7S9 81 i.
besides large amount Of stores shipments
whereof were promptly made 10 directions needed
The cash expenditures for the time designated
were S. f06 IS
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-08-22

GAINESVILLE, Tenn, Angus. 2O.-Woodsard
reported At Watonia
Adam Johnson is reported at jacksonville,
$4,000 strong he IL evidently making for the
Cumberland river.
There is four feet oc water at Harpeth Shoals
and ~ slo-ix
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-08-22

~ All the sick of the one hundred day In
diana men have been transferred TO the L. s.
Hospital at Madison, where. We understand, they
will remain until their regiments arrive at home
TO be mustered out of service.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-08-22
From Exansviiie.

EVANSVILLE, August 20 Generals Heavy and
Hughes have just arrived here with their com
msn6s
They attacked Johns,ons command in and
about Morgans6eld. completely routing them aud
capturing nineteen prisoners. and retook all the
government property
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-08-22

WASrkD.-Twenty dozen pigeons, for which
two dollars per dozen will be paid They must
he strong flying pigeons: to be delivered to the
undersigned NJ the St. Nicholas Saloon
sug9-d2w JONI EuRIcH
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-08-22

FARM FOR THE HreHEsr BrDpEE On Sstur-
day afternoon. at r. M. at the Court House
door, Spann K Smith will sell to The highest bid
der very desirable 50 farm, 81 miles :.
l.. Of the city aug left
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-08-22
from New Haven.

NLw HAVEN. CoSN., August 2O.-1he srg,
four story carriage mandatory of Durham
Booth was destroyed by fire this morning Los:
$40 0O0: Insurance $4,000.
Messrs. N. & T. Smet, machinists. also aus
timed heavy loss
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-08-22

GRAND SAERRISG ExHIBnIoS.- ITO whom i
may concern" On the Sugar Grove race
ground. Let it be known that, during the en-
suing week, John Steiner and Pete johnson vii
conduct an affair peculiar TO pugilism. John is
ADVANTAGEOUS chap on the shave" style, on thu
corner Of Delaware and Washington streets. Will
Pete is a gallus chap, at Uncle Billy's, on Soutl
Delaware street.
No postponement on account of weather.
aug22-dlt
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-08-22

CASH TRADE-Aftcr the first of July. 1864.
dry goods will be sold for cash exclusively, at
No. D. last Washington street Those owing
accounts will please settle up. " II. GOOD.
" ftf
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-08-22

~ Sharpley's great artists were greeted with
a crowded house at Masonic Hall on Saturday
night. The performance pleased everybody, and
was apDIauded throughout The troupe appears
again TO night.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-08-22

The third Saturday OF August is the time the
Democratic Convention meets for the purpose Of
nominating candidates for county Offices
augo-d&wtt
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-08-22

lETbe relatives Of Matheo Henderson.
formerly Of the Panama railroad. may hear Of
something to their advantage bv applying TO ID.
Pomeroy. III. Nassau street, New York city
aug22 dot
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-08-22

sE-James Broden. who stabbed jeremiah Lam
bert one day last week, MORALLY wounding him
has been arrested and lodged IN jail. charged
with the murder. Lambert having died