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The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-09-30
TO Judges of Election.

We are informed by MIR. PORTER, Com
missioner to receive soldiers votes, that
the 1900 votes cast by the officers and
men of the Eleventh Regiment, and by the
detachments at Fort Smelling and in this
city, were yesterday mailed to the Judges
of the several precincts to which the vo-
tiers belonged. The Judges of Election in
the several precincts of the Southern Con-
gressional District, and of the from
tier counties, where most of these
votes belong, will find the votes addressed
to them at their respective post-ofices.
The ballot envelopes, as we'll as the outside
envelopes enclosing the votes of each pre-
cinct, were all securely sealed before
mailing.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-09-30
McClellan,s Positfon.

Gen. McClellan's letter, defining his
position as Presidential candidate, brings
back the masses of the Democratic party
to the solid Union platform upon Which
they carried all the great central States,
from New York to Illinois inclusive, in
1862. Excepting the irrepressible niger,
Lincoln and Mcclellan stand upon the
same platfOrm.-N Y. Herald.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-09-30
The Peace RumOrs.

Too much reliance must not be placed
on the peace rumors. The statement that
JEFF. DAVIS has written a letter to JACOB
THOMPSON, at Niagara Falls, is evidently
a hoax. The statement printed yesterday
in regard to a conference between the
authorities Of Georgia and Gen. SHERMAN
is confirmed to some extent by an extract
from Richmond paper, which, if genuine,
possesses considerable significance. But
We are not satisfied that it ever appeared
in that paper. We fear all hopes of peace
will have to be given up while the follow
ing missive "to whom it may concern
remains unrescinded:
EXECUTIVE MANSION,
WASHINGTON, July is.
To sehOm 1t may concern:
Any proposition which embraces the restora-
ton of peace, the integrity of the whole Union,
and the abandonment Of slarery md achich comes
by and sviM dn authority that can control the ar
mics noe at against the United States, acU be
receire2 and considered by the erecutsue gorer,s-
ment of the United States, and will be met by
liberal terms On other substantial and cOllat-
eral points, and the bearer or bearers thereof
shall have safe conveyance both ways.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
1t will be seen that LINCOLN refuses to
receive any proposition that does not en-
brace "tke abandonment Of sldoery,'' nor
even one that does embrace that PROPOSE
ton, unless it comes from JEFF. DAVIS.
The State of Georgia cannot, through her
authorities, propose to resume her ALE
glance, because LINCOLN has said that such
a proposition must come "by and with an
authority that can control the armies now
at war against the United States" The
State of Georgia does not possess that au-
thority, and therefore she cannot make
propositions with any certainty that they
will be even received.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-09-30
Third RegiRAent.

We learn from Lieut.. P1KRCE that the
Third Regiment is now serving as mounted
infantry at Pine Bluff, about twenty miles
below Little Rock. The Third is fine
regiment, we'll Offered, and, being mount
ed, will be very likely to receive consider
able accessions to its ranks from those who
volunteer or are drafted, and have the
choice of organizations in which they will
serve. t .rs1
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-09-30

WE are not bound by any law of natl ona
beneyolence to lay theftuous hands on enslaved
persons even for the high object of ushering
them into the domain OF freedom.-N. Y. Times.
The above was uttered in regard to Gen.
SHERMAN's order allowing slaves to accom-
pany their masters South from Atlanta.
1t is sound doctrine, and if it had been
lived up to by all those who now compose
the LINCOLN party, the Union would never
have been endangered. +.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-09-30
Gen. Sully at Fort Rice.

Gen. Pope telegraphs to Gen. SHELLEY,
from Milwaukee the 22d, that Gen. SULLY,
with his command has reached Fort Rice
on his return from the Yellow Stone.
There was no truth in reports started at
Pembina of his having had any further
battle with the Sioux.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-09-30
Taxation.

1t is estimated that it costs every man,
woman and child in the Union ten cents
per diem to support the war. At this
rate, poor man, with wife and five chill
dren, has to pay seventy cents day, four
dollars and ninety cents week, or, in
round numbers, two hundred and fifty dol
lars a year to carry out the abolition policy
of ABRAHAM LINCOLN. aaal.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-09-30
Mr.. Gflman,s Address.

We print elsewhere, at the request of
the Democratic Central Committee, the
able and eloquent address delivered in St.
Anthony, on the 18th inst, by Hon. JOHN
M. GILMAN. We hope it will be read by
all the electors of the Second District.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-09-30
White Slavery.

A box OF matches that sells for twenty
five cents has ten-cent stamp on it A
box of matches that sells for fifteen cents
has five cent stamp on it.
This is what poor people have to pay in
order to help " free the negro" Elect
! MCCLELLAN and taxes will be reduced
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-09-30
To Tax Payers.

Every vote cast for ABRAHAM LINCOLN in
1860 has cost the country one soldier and
t,co thousand dollars in money. Is it
wise or desirable to repeat the invest
ment?
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-09-30
THE CAMPAIGN.
To the Subscribers of the Weekly
Pioneer.

We appeal to every subscriber OF the
WEEKLY PIONEER to aid us in getting adj
ditional subscribers. We should have a
club in every townshipin the State, and by
little work on the part of our friends,
feel confident that it can be obtained.
1t is difficult to publish large Demo-
cratic journal at the present time, and we
therefore have to appeal to the liberality
of our Democratic friends. 1t is our de-
sign and ambition to make the PIONEER a
paper for the Democracy Of the entire
State, which all will esteem it their inter-
est and pleasure to support.
1t is only by individual effort and the
action of local committees, that such Cir
culation can be got up tor the fall CAM
paign as there should be. Let an effort
be made, therefore, by yourself, and
clubs got up by which the paper can be
placed in the hands, not only of Demo-
Gratis, but of the thousands of wavering
Republicans.
We print below the schedule Of prices
adopted by this paper for the Daily, Tri-
Weekly and Weekly editions, but we will
receive subscriptions for shorter periods
than are named, at reduced rates for
Clubs
Send IN your lists, and collect 60 cents
from each subscriber which will entitle
him to receive the WEEKLY PIONEER for
three months, or during the campaign and
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-09-30
An Example of Christian Resignation

JOHN G. FREMONT.
He resigned his position in the face of
the enemy.
He resigned his position as Major Gen
eral
Be resigned in favor of ABRAHAM LIN
COLIN.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-09-30
A Richmond letter, Sept 18th. say

"A Richmond letter, Sept 4th, saws: =. The
recent order placing slaves captured in arms
who were property of citizens Of Delaware and
Maryland on the same footing with negroes
from Yankeedom has been revoked and ali
citizens of those states now residing in the
.Coufederacy are entitled to such slaves on
usual proof of residence and ownership.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-09-30
the summing up of it's results
DAIL~.
w H H X l.. Y.

RE- Persons not wishing TO comply with the new
terms, will please give notice at our counter i'm
mediately.
~ OUR CRY SUBSCRIBERS will please bear In
mind that these terms are stTictly in Advance, end
each quarter must be paid Tor at any time within the
quarter when our City Collector gives them call.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-09-30
eox IUDGES OF SUPREME COURT

Chief JMstice-A. &. CHAIFlELD.
CELL T. WILDER,
ASoctMeS 9EDW. o. HAMLlN.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-02-13
THE PROGRESS OF OPINION.

Whatever may be thought OF the reason,
there can be no doubt Of the taet that
Public Opinion drifts steadily and strong
nv in favor of making speedy and thor
onpN work with Slavery. Nobody shrink'
or wines now when called an Abolition
lat: no ono feels that he need explain
or apoIocil. for the fact that the Wal
for tho Union il necessarily an antl-Sayory
Wax. The iolowing extract from the recent
speech M the House Of Hon. JAMES a. GAR
FIELD OF Ohio date Chief u staff 10 Gen.
Rosecrana,) wildly and tersely gives the nature
and causes Il the great and RAPID change in
public opinion. Hear him
Il remember 90 save said TO friend whom entered
,ba army .Yon hats Slavery. 80 do 4; but hate Dis
union more Let drop the Slavery question and SIGHT
20 sustain the Union When the supremacy 81 the
Government ha4 been rceeabilshed. We WIZ attouu -
tho other question -,
Il started out with that position. taken IN good
filth did thousands OF others of oil pares bnt tnr
army soon found that. do what II would, the bhcA
phantom met IL everywhere in the comp IN he bYOlac
on the battlefield add at al times II Vas ghost that
would be- laid Slavery was both the -tr ensth ana
wca.ne Of the enemy His strsngh-for u tLed ms
hed, and fed Lis lcgiOns; his weaknes-tr IN the
hearts Of slaves dwell dim prophecies that q CIR DENY
ersnce from bondage would be The outcome OF thc war
The negroes Dame from the coroD-beloe; Wy
swan rivers; they climbed mountains tnes J"h
through i'm gcs IN thc darkness and storms OF u night
10 te1 us that the enemy coming here Or fohihs
there They true lrlends IN every case tneI
has hardly been A battle march, or any lppor'hhl
event OK tho war where the friend Of our cau-c the
black man has been found truthful and heivnl ahn
always deyOtcily loyal The conviction hrcti
upon tho mind Il every solds that behind The ehsi
army " soldiers TIE black Amy Of sborcrs ws" Ice'i
lux and sustaining tho Rebellion and there eo1a oe no
"Geptlemru ON the other side. you tel LAG ths. shs
/, an Abolition var. II you please 70 soy o., gFsnt ~
The rapid current Of events has made the army ~ As
thou,nnd men who are in favor Of sweeping awty
slavery 10 everydorcn that desire % preserve It, Ihr
hav. been where they have seen IL naleYoencs :
balcul effect upon IN. country and tho Union ana tnS
demand that IT shall bo swept away
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-02-13
.OuRTHING TO PONDER.

| II took the Unionists nearly two years to agree
that black men should be allowed to fight tor
our cause; but the Rebel, had less prejudice or
more sense. Tennessee was swindled by Der
Governor aud Legislature ont Of the Union in
Nav. I-6l; and, before the end Of the next
month, that Same Governor and Legislature
Breckinridge Democrats and slaveholding trai-
tors "a they were-had passed the following
Negro Enlistment Act:
Srcrto. r. ~ frae,f 81 'ks Grae-rl fse-i5iy Of ~
Saf, ~ T,rH,s,s That from ai after the passage Of
riYrd a. his discrInn 70 rtcSifs into M ffdy srrtc.
Of re Sa', Oh as,s ~ pers0-s Of c00r. between tie
aye. Of fifteen az my, or such numbers mas b.
necessary who my 10 sound IA mind and body Ard
capable o. actui! soryico.
Bs Hrth,i snasi,J That srch f-,s persons Of color
shall receive eFih ,.h dollar per n0rh 4, ply. And
such persons sli BE- cntlrd draw. each ration
per- ddy aud shea be- entitled to yearly allowance each
for clothing.
n, IL a,ir trac'tS That in order to carry ou' tie
provisions q ths act h shall he the dnty Of the Sherf
II the several coUntIcs Ia thi, stat, collect
Information 10 the number and condition. with the
u free Persons OF color subject "a tho provi
ol ihs act. aud shall h Is practicable report the
same IN writing to she Governor
J. Re- J.T:Asr cascct That failure or refusal u the
Sheris or any one or mora 81 them to ? 'rfoFm the
dufrs rrauirrd shall br med a otieuse and on con.
Vi. ton thereof shall H. punished ~ mi,femeanor
ReH fricr cEac'ed That IN the event II suflci'nt
number u co persOns of color % meet tc wants ~ TIE
/. empowered. through the sheri'fs of the different
countirs press such pcrsona Until the requisite NUN
ger l. obtained
q IL ~ t.rllCr maud That when any OF volun-
tecra shall keep 10 wait The members o. no
mo,, each servant shall be allowed one ration
This act 10 take elec, nom aud aler its pfssag'
". G. WuIIIuoESf, speaker Of The House al ErptS |
b. l.. SrOyALI- Speaker M the senate
Passed June ~ lrol.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-02-13
Terms of The Tribune.
DAILY IHIbIlNE.
NEWS OF THE DAY.
THE WAR.

The following are among the amendments
mode Ivy the Senate TO the Deficiency Appropriation
Bill at the suggestion Of the Secretary Of War ioI
deficiency arms and ordnance $1,000 for tile manu-
lecture of arms at the National Armoy SOlOOJ sicb
soldiers in private hospitals. 5000; subsistence OF
soldiers IS S24 900; Quartermasters supplies, slS2@
no. Barracks and quarters 50 500OoO transportation.
$4,000 900; inoidcntGls Quartermaster Department
100000; clothing camp ard garrison equfpage'
$1,000 600 Other items embraced making an asgre-
gate Of $50 0OC.0 900 as a deficiency.
BY the transport Fulton, from Port Royal,
9TH inst. we have important news. a formidable
expedition left Port Royal the 5th, under command
IF Cen. Seymour and landed al jacksonville Fla, on
The sth without resistance It reported that the
whole force would push the country 70 Taila
aossee. Gen. Gilmore sailed from Port Royal on the
'h 10 Join the expedition. Admiral Dahlgrcn with the
flagship Pawnee the Wachusetts and the Water Witch
lad also started for Jacksonville
A dispatch from Memphis says that on the
'th inst Gen. p. G. T. BcaGrerard through his agent
paid Lis United States tax property in that city
amounting TO sl0O This indicates that even If he
aaS faith in the establishment Of Southern Confcd.
sracy be has expectation that Tennessee win con-
sttute portion thereof
The Little Rock Gazette estimates the Rebel
force in Arkansas at not more than 1900 including
,smp followers Price is supposed to be ct Washington
with about COCO men,
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-02-13

10 tho addrc>s of the Legislative Body to tn
Emperor. claiming greater amount Of liberty
than France at paesent possesses, have received
the adhesion of maay members of the majority
The language used in and out Of the Legislative
Body grows again bold Gud revolutionary, and
the remark of Theirs, thai If the Government
continued to deny to the people those Liberties
which they demanded, they wOc1d take them,
has electrified the French people.
Some Of the more stubborn partisSns of the
Empire recommend the adoption of new
rcprcssive measures against the reviving pHiti-
cal agitation. Freedom of the press has been
violently denounced in the Legislative body by
one of the hired journalists of the Government,
aud Pcrsigny and others are reported to recon-
mend that Paris and other large cities be
deprived of tho right to elect their deputies and
that, instead of being elected, they be appointed
by the Government. The opposition has no
reason to fear such cOunsel-. Their adoption
would weaken tho prospects Of the Bonapar'e
dynasty
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-02-13
WEST TENNKssEE.

Thirty-thrce prominent citizens Of West Ten
nessee-orginally the Secession stronghold Of
the State-have united in call for Mass
Meeting in Memphis to inauguratc the restora.
ton of their State to its former proud position
in the Union. In their call, they say:
"Beleying that we should accept In good fifth, the
amnesty proercd by the President at the earliest prac
tcabe moment, and 10 this end that it Is duly o.
remove every obstacle to its effective operation and
accepting the present condition Of The Institution o
Slavery as q legitimate result Of The wicked war it ln
caused and as full evidence that 1t III the will Of Oh,
Supreme Arbicr Of eyents--s destiny being fulfilled
that II should be rcmOged from our midst; acknowcdg
INC that IL rs beyond our power 60 rUstabsh IT, if W.
deemed IL advisable and being conscious that ls lcgn
existence or forms OF law recognizing 1t lawful
.4o lie chef difficulties IN tho way " our rcoipr0ca
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-02-13

our loss tho petty revenue of 5000, 900 year
from tho sale of those lands which ought TO DO
gratuitously opened to improvement. Surely
no considerable portion Of tho American people
can ever advocate, and no Congress can ever
adopt, policy 80 demonstrably ruinous as this.
We must content ourselves with merely di-
recting attention to the other portions OF Mr..
Ruggless report. The general statistics and re-
marks on Territory on Population, on Agrlcul-
turm Products, and on Precious Metals though
pcrba,x familiar to students of those subjects,
will attract popular examination from the con-
else and plnin form in which they are put we
trust the whole report may be thoughtiully con-
sid,rcd by tho people whose interests II deals
with
The service which Mr.. Rugglcs rendered de-
serves special notice 1T seems that the Com
mit,ec Oh n uniform system of weights, meas
urcs and coins had prepared report, III which
il was stated that "the Confederate States OF
America have expressed a dcciro to introducc
the metric system Of weights and measures
Mr.. Rugglcs protested against THIS form ~ SCI
eDtilio recognition of Rebellion which haN no
political existence, and the passage was mo.'i
fled 80 as to read, "Some Of the States o.
America" &c.
On this very important subject OF uniformity
in weights, &c, Mr. Rugglcu has prepared all
elaborate report, which has been submitted to
the Department of State, but which, for some
reason, was not transmitted with those now
printed. II is of 80 much general interest, and
embodies facts 40 numerous and opinions 80
little considered by those who have not been
specially devoted to the subject, and is alto
gcther of 80 much consequence in reference to
probable future action at tho next meeting OF
the International Congress, that we trust II
may speedily, by request of Congress or other
wise. find it, way 10 tho light.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-02-13
CONGRESS-.

SENATE Feb. 12-Mr Riddle, the now Senator from
Delaware, made his first motion L, for 0Oo0
additional copies Of Gen. McClelans Report for the
ase of the Senate. Referred to Printing Committee
On motion Of Mr.. Lane Of Indiana, the Com.
ntee on the Judiciary instructed to inquire into
tho expodency Of so amending the present law regula
ing the Supreme Court TO confne It's decisions 10
meters Of law alone except in certain provided
Tor In the act Of lee The Senate then took up the
House Deficiency Bill. reported by the Senate FL
nance Committee with amendments Most Of TIE
amendments agreed TO. The House provision fol
extra clerical force in the Departments stricken
out but the Senate authorizes the appointment for
term not more than year beyond tie close Of the
war Of abont 100 clerks and employees OF yarcu
grades. and appropriates money to pay the salaries
June, 1864. 1t also provides for the employment @
women at salaries exceeding GOO per year. Var
amendments were concurTed in and finally IL
senate adjourned without passing the bill
HoUsE.-The Senate bill reestablishing the prncipa
port of entry for the District of Champlan at Paiis
burg, n Y. was passed. The Senate Enrolment bin
ss amended by the House in Committee was taken up.
Mr. Cox wanted il laid over until Monday Mr. Scheuck
was In favor of immediate action and moved the pre-
sious question Mr. Harding said he wanted TO speak
Mr. Schenck objected. Mr.. Rogers moved 10 recon
slider the vote previously taken 10 adjourn TO Monday
Loot 100 to 40 Dir. Harding moved to adjourn. Lost,
~ TO ~ Mr.. WadswOrth moved 10 lay the bill on the
table. Lost, 81 to Is. The House then proceeded TO
vote on tho amendments in order. The first was that
directing tie enroimeDf negroes free aud slave the
payment Of the 800 bounty ~ owner Of any slave
drafted. and the appointment Of Commissioners In
Slave States represented Congress who shall deter
mine compensation mot exceeding $500 to The owner
Of slave volunteering sfter the owner has made such
slave free. THIS was adopted Yeas "a. Nays Ct. The
bin amended was then adopted by Yeas 90, Nays Co.
For synopsis of the bin and the votes thereon see
regular Congressional proceedings in another column
The HOnSe adjourned until Monday.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-02-13
PLEASANT REUNIoS.-One Of Il

A PLEASANT RgUNIoS.-One Of those agree
able rippes in tho busy tile OF NewYors life yclept
hops. spanked and foamed in tho brilliant saloons Of
tho metropolitan Hotel last night Whcn We have
stated that tho goode companio' wis gathered from
tho ranks Of "our best society tia, tho feminine
beauty and toettes displayed were alike rayishnSI
the music Of tho most olsnsprns nature and the On
tire gcmsnts such only the skill and experience
" the genial Messrs Leland each host In himself
could plan and execute nothing remains TO be said al
those statements include whs. constituted tho ladies
hop one of the most successful reunions VI
plete with saycty.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-02-13

The House yesterday adopted the Steven.
amendment to the Enrolment act. providing for
the Enrolment Of ali able-boded persons OF
African descent between tho ages Of 20 and a.
years, by Yea and Nay vote Of - 10 81.
Mr.. Schenck Of Ohio then offered q substitute
bill which was passed by 81 Yeas to 90 Nays.
A summary of the bill as passed is contained in
the Congressional report. II goes now to the
Senate, and we trust will be forthwith acted on.
Before it is passed, the amendment Of yesterday,
by which the bounty Of 800 payable TO draft
ed men is to be paid TO the former masters Of
drafted slaves, ought to be struck ont. But
there is no reason for any delay in the matter.
The act ought to be a law early next week.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-02-13

We hear from Albany that there has been
some sort Of arrangement or ii1-up whereby
Messrs Acton, Bergen, Bosworth and McAlur-
ray are ~ be made Police Commissioners by
general consent. We respectfully ask to be
counted out of any arrangement whereby Mr..
McMurray is so made. Our objection 70 him
is not at all PERSONAL; for, apart from his polti-
cal course, We have nothing but good to ray Of
him; but his political record ia bad, and his
sympathies are not with those who stand uncOn.
ditionally for the Union. But on this head, we
have already said our say, and need not re-
teratc.
We'll: you can't expect to have it all you
way it is urged. Certainly not. II Cor. Ssy
mour were to appoint Mr.. McMuray, it woult
be none Of our business; we are Directing to hi
appointment by the votes of Uncondltiona
Unionists. He will make an ugly record 70
| them.
Why not so shape the bill as TO allow tn
Governor and Controller to name two Commits
sioners each, or TO agree on the four7 The
each party would DO responsible for its owl
Commissioners only. If we are TO have q drat
four weeks hence, and an -Conscriptio
Police Commission to enforce it, we much prcfe
that our side do not take the responsibility.