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The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-05-20

Gen. Alexander Hayes.

Among the most valuable officers who have
fallen in the late battles was Brigadier General
ALEX. HAYES. He graduated at West Point
in the class of 1910, with Nathaniel Lyon, VIM.
T. Sherman and Stewart Van Welt and others
on the side of the Union also with the rebel
Generals Richard s. Ewell, BushrOd johnson
and Paul o. Herbert After graduating he was
attached to Duncans Battery as brevet second
lieutenant. and went to Corpus Christi with
the army, commanding q section of Duncans
battery. He fired the first gun at Palo Alto
distinguished himself at the battles of Reseca
de Ia Palma, Monterey, Cerro Gordo, Contre-
ras, Cherubusco, Molino del Rey Gin which
battle he was wounded), Chapultepec and at
the San Cosme Garita When peace was made
and the army retired from the city, he fired
the salute on taking down the American colors
from the National Palace. He was repeatedly
mentioned by Gen. Worth for gallantry in those
actions, and was breveted first lieutenant
captain and major. At the breaking out of the
rebellion he was stationed at Fortress Monroe,
and commenced organizing 1.-THE reserve ar
tillery," and was afterwards placed on the
staff of General Mcclellan, with the rank of
lieutenant colonel, and assigned to the CON-
mand of the reserve artillery. in which capacity
he served at the battles of Williamsburg, Fair
Oaks, Malvern, Antietam and Fredericksburg;
was then appointed brigadier general of vol
unteers, and commanded q brigade in the sec
Ond corps, under General Couch. At the
battle of Charlottesville he was taken pris-
Oner, his horse being shot und er him. his ad-
jutant, two aids and two Orderlies wounded
by his side. He was sent to Richmond and
confined in the Libby prison, was exchanged
the 9Th OF June, rejoined the army, and took
command Of Gen. French's division, second
corps. When General Hancock was wounded
he assumed command of the corps. General
Hays was born in Richmond, Va, moved to
Tennessee, and at an early age was appointed
cadet by General jackson (frOm the Nash
vile district), who wrote him IL hope you
will sustain the military character OF Ten
against foreign foe or in defence of the Union"
General Hays, it is said. has been in more en-
gagements than any other officer iu the United
States Army, and every irst and second lieu
tenant who served under him, previous to this
war and now living, have been made Major
Generals. He was too good a soldier to seek
the aid of politicians for advancement, and
died simple Brigadier, while others who
never were under fire have been made Major
Generals and are continually before the public
In Thursdays battle, for a time Hayes
brigade stood the brunt of the rebel attack
Hayes asked for renfOrcements; Hancock re-
plied-"I will send brigade in twenty
minutes. Tell Gen. Alexander Hayes to hold
his ground; he can do it. know him to be a
powerful man." He did hold his ground but
it cost him his life
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-05-20
Fire at st. Pcter..COl. Pratsss Mill
Burned.

From the ST. Peter Tribune, May H.
The large steam Touring mill of this
place, owned by Col. b. F. Pratt, was
yesterday burned to the ground.
We understand that, while all of the
workmen were at supper, the roof of that
part of the building in which the engine
was located, was fired by the smoke stack,
and that when discovered, was so far ad-
vanced as to render the saving of the
building impossible.
The mill and adjoining store rooms we're.
at the time, filed with flour and wheat, a
great portion of which was saved, through
the energetic exertions of our citizens, but
a great deal was lost ;-one hundred bar
rels of flour, in the lower part of the mill,
were all burned.
AS there was no insurance on the pro.
perty, the Colonel's loss it is thought, will
not fall short of $4,000.
This is heavy blow on the Colonel, as
well rs the community at large, and all
are feeling gloomy over the unfortunate
circumstance.
We do not know whether Mr.. Pratt in
tends rebuilding Immediately, or not, but
think we are safe in saying that he does
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-05-20
Great Battles Of Modern Times.

The following accounts of the losses
in some of the greatest battles of modern
times will be useful for comparison with
the battles now being fought for the
| Union:
MARENGo-(June 1, 1907
French under BOnaparte, 80 coo.
Austrians, commanded by Melas, 40 900.
French. Austrians.
Killed and wounded 5000 5000
Prisoners. ...................1,OO 600 1900
AUsTRELIrz-(Dec 2, 1909
French under the Emperor Napoleon, &C, 900.
Russians and Austrians, commanded by
Gen. Kutusoff, the Emperors being present.
10000.
Killed, wounded and prisoners, $4,000 80, 600
MAIDA-Guly 4, 1860
The British, commanded by Sir John Stuart
1875.
French and Neapolitans, commanded by Reg
nier, $500.
British F. and N
Killed and wounded . 327 245O
JENA-(Oct. IA, 1869
French, commanded by the Emperor Napo-
leon, 10000.
Prussians, commanded by the Duke of
Brunswick, 10000.
Killed, wounded and prisoners 1OO $4,000
EYLAU-(Feb. 8, 1907
French, commanded by the Emperor Napo-
leon, $4,000.
Russians, commanded by General Benning-
sen, 5000.
French Russians
Killed, wounded and prison.
eis.. ......'......... 1o,OOO Zo,O0O
FRIRDLAND-(June IA, 1SO7.)
French commanded nv tho Enparor Napo
leon, 1O1 900.
Russians, commanded by General Benning-
sen, $4,000.
French. Russians
hllled ana wounded. ........ 5000 $4,000
AspENN-(May Fl and 90, 1909
French, commanded by the Emperor Napo-
Austrians, commanded by the Archduke
Charles, 10000.
French. Austrians.
Killed, wounded, and prisoners $4,000 $1,000
WAGRAM-(July and 6, 1909.
French, commanded by the Emperor Napo.
leon 100000.
Austrians, commanded by the Archduke
Charles 100000.
Ere ich. Austrians.
Killed, wounded and prisoners, $4,000 SO, 900
New ORLEANs-(Jan. 8, 1879
Americans, under Gen. jackson 1000
CuSllSu ulueT Ueu. faktQQaIn O,SUU
Americans English.
Killed and wounded. 10 1902
WkvRE AND WATERLoo-(June Is, 1862.
French, commanded by Emperor Napoleon,
$4,000.
The Allies, under Wellington and Butcher,
10000.
French Allies,
Killed and wounded. .33, 900 2950O
BURMA VIsrA-Feb. 1928, 1s47.
Americans, under Gen. Taylor, 1890.
Mexicans, under Gen. Santa Anna, 10000
Americans. Mexicans.
Killed and wounded. $50 21OO
INKERMAN-(Nov. 5, 1864.
Allies under General Canrobert and Lord
Raglan, $4,000, viz. 5000 English and 5000
French
Russians, under Gen. Dannenberg, $4,000.
Allies Russians
Killed and wounded ,126 10, 500
MoNTIBELLo-(May 20, 1880.
Allied French and Sardinians, under General
Forey, II, 500.
Austrians, under Count Stadion, 5000.
Allies. Aust,ians
Killed and wounded. .......... 800 1900
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The New York Post says" What our ladies'
of position and public spirit desire to do Is, not
to band together to destroy foreign importa-
tons, as some of the newspapers allege, which
would be an impracticabe as well as injurious
proceeding, but TO discourage by example the
use of the more needless and luxurious articles,
to introduce economy in dress and household
management, and to make it the fashion, if
they can to 90 about in plain attire, to receive
companv without sumptuousness and display,
and to impress upon the minds of ALL neigh
bors as well as children and servants, the OBJ
wavs. sn accordance with the serious condition
and trials of the country. These, it must be
confessed are desirable Objects"
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-05-20

now United States Minister to the Court Of
Brazil, and was about thirty years of age when
he was killed. He was born and educated in
New YOrkscity, and during the year 1851 en-
tered the United States Military Academy at
West Point as cadet He graduated with fair
honors on June 80, 1855, and the next day en-
tered the United States Army as breyet Sec
ond lieutenant of the Fourth artillery. On
the goth of October, 1855, he was transferred
to the Second artillery with his full rank. Du-
ring the year 1857 he was appointed an Acting
Assistant Professor of Mathematics at West
Point and held that position at the outbreak
OF the rebellion. On the 2Sth of April, 1861,
he was promoted to a first lieutenant in his
regiment, and took part in the battle OF Bull
Run, July, 1861. At the extra session OF Con-
gress 1861, he was promoted to captaincy in
the Eleventh United States infantry, and was
attached to the Army of the Potomac. He
fought during the whole of the Peninsula
campaign, and after the organization of FITz
JOHN PORrER's corps was attached 10 the reg
ular division. He was nominated for brevet
of major from May 4. 1862, for distinguished
services at Yorktown, and for another of Lieu
tenant Colonel from May p, for services at
Hanover Court House. He took an active
part in the Maryland campaign, the battle of
Fredericksburg and the Charlottesville cam
paign. At the battle of Gettysburg, July, 1868,
he commanded the Second brigade of General
HARRow's division Second corps, and was
shortly after placed in command of the divis-
ion, which he commanded at the battles of
Auburn, October 10, and Bristow Station, Oc-
tober IA, 1868. He also participated in the
Mine Run campaign, November, 1868.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-05-20
A Quarter Of Million or Emfgrants

The New York Journal of Commerce says the
truth with regard to emigration this year has
not been overstated. The probability now is
that the highest estimates that have been made
are much too low. Reports received at Castle
Garden, from all parts of Europe, indicate
$50, 900 as not far from the number that may
be looked TO- at this port this year. If this be
true, 1864 will be the second most remarkable
year for emigration in the annals of our history.
Not only villages, but whole counties in Ire
land and England, will be emptied of their
able.bodied industrial populations. Within the
last two months the excitement on the subject
has been intensified by the arrival of scores
Of agents in Ireland and England from this
country, sent out to engage factory hands,
farmers, mechanics, and laborers OF every
description at prices which must be ire
sistibly tempting to the poorly-requlted pea
SAINTS and drudges of the old country. The dis
semination of pamphlets and circulars, and the
publication of articles from American newspa-
pers by Irish journals friendly to this country,
have also sweled the tide. Such is the IN
precedented demand for passages to this coun-
Try Tor the next two months that we under
stand that The packet lines are selling no tick
cts Tor the hither voyage to be used before the
LIST OF July next. II is pleasant to be able to
state mat the class of emigrants who are com.
lnS out are very superior, the ma jority of them
beng smaii FARMERS or mechanics, who bring
property with them, and are industrious fr,-
gal, sober people.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-05-20

A correspondent of the Boston Trareller
writes from the Gulf Blockaking Squadron
off Mobile, under date of April 18th:
The prospects of taking Mobile are not bril-
liant just at present. The Northern papers
have been besieging it for weeks but the fleet
is now attempting nothing that way. Fara-
gut has exchanged compliments with Fort
Powell, but little damage has been done. When
the iron-clads arrive an attempt will probably
be made
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-05-20
Towns to be Drafted for their Def.
ciencies.

Adjutant General MALMRos has received the
following from Provost Marshal General Fry,
in answer to a letter of inquiry:
The law requires that deficient towns shall
be drafted, to make up their def cheney, not
withstanding other towns may be sufficiently
in excess to cover the entire quota of the
State
II cannot therefore credit temporarily to de-
fcient towns the excess belonging to Others
Each sub-district shall be drafted for the num-
Der deficient therein"
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sketch Of Is General xyehh.

Brigadier General ALEXANDER STUART Wrup
was the son of General JAMES WArsox Wrsr
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-02-19
The STATE OF iowa. ~

rH Ma ssaE. o. so. IOWA. f.. f7
To James NJ Kerr cathayiss A. Kerr. B. Kuhns Co..
Gabriel Lille, Thomas n. Ise Jacob Bishop, Chartss
Trichsu, Oxford Female College, Weed 90 Isea d
Bre,cser, Haxenkamp Hynes, William Gordon, ana
Greea d Stone; -. DID,. 1~S ~
CIRs-You hereby notified that there is row ON
y file in the office of the Clerk Of tho District Court
Of Nuscstine county, petition Of Frederick Tape,
claiming OF eaid James NJ Kerr thesum of hundred
and 5500 dolars with ten per cent thereon
from January Sd, 1861 money paid by plaintiff upon
judgment rendered upon . promissory note executed
by said Kerr plaintiff and by the plaintiff Endorsed
other parties said being against said Kerr
as maker, and said plaintif and one Eliza Cnmmns ct
al a. indorsers of said note Said petition also prays
the foreclosure of the right Of all Of said defendants to
redeem from 9 mortgage executed by said James N.
Kerr and Catharfne Kerr to plaintiff to secure the
payment of the note above described aud also another
note for similar sum, afterwards the property of said
Green Stone, upon which latter note foreclosure and
sale of the property described in said had
property mentioned in said mortgage being lot ten in
block seventy in the city of Mrscatins Iowa Said Pc
ttion charges that the first nete described in said
mortgage il entitled to be the first paid the
rty; that said Green Stone held the
ject he prior right Of the holder Of the note.
and that said William Gordon purchased said mortgage
ed property with full notice of the plaintiff rights
But personal claim is made against any of the de-
fendants except Jas. N Kerr.
fore the second day of the nzt term Of said conrt
commencing the first Monday Of June. A. 1864,
default will be entered against YOU and decree render
cd thereon as prayed for in said petition. 1f -
HICKMAN & CARSKADDAN,
Feb 11-w5t. Solicitors for Plaintiff.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-02-19
SPECIAL NOTICES.

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medicine in the world equal it, enters puri
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bring about healthy action in diseases Of this
The Bittsrs are now among the most popular, and at
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In recommending it to the public, fully con-
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! 4 Ws.rL.Bnnrr, Feb. 10. 1854.

| - Z ~ W ASA tuobwIS3 cCV fAOs AOVx.
Mr.. EAnS--Sir.> often see in the jour
NAL notices Of what Is being done for, th.
benefit Of our brave soldiers who may be sicl
or wounded, and for the relief of their " i've,
and children at home and some are inclined
to bosst little Of having done great things ir
the way of collecting money at Festivals, &C.
to get the means Of relief they SO much need
Now, sir, l am not . man inclined to boast
ing-nei,her are the friends Of humanity al
this place of that stripe but one thing VIC
can say, without fear Of contradiction We
have done more for the above. named objects
in the last two weeks, than any other place in
the county ever did in the same space Of
time. - G40 --
The Soldiers Aid Society held Festival,
accompanied with lecture, on Friday even.
ing, Jan. 10Th, the receipts Of which amount.
ed to $ls5, and on Friday evening, Feb. 18th,
the Union Relief Society, which has been
organized but little over two months, con.
Guided to try the patriotism Of their friends,
by holding festival, to replenish their
Treasury, and thus give comfort and happi-
ness to our brave and honored soldier boys,
help to their wives and children ut home, and
relieve suffering humanity wherever we come
in contact with it. Accordingly, we secured
the services Of Mr.. Hubbel, an able and .lo-
quent lawyer. (from Davenport), to treat Us
with lecture appropriate to the occasion !;
also, German Band, from Iowa City, who
discoursed to US sweet music, to enliven the
dropping spirits, if any such were there
The weather being fine, although travelling
was bad), our friends from the country show
cd their willingness to lend helping hand
not only by their presence, but opened their
money bags; and who could look upon the
sumptuous repast spread upon the table, (and
the fair ones who spread it), and especially
the table Of fancy articles, with its fair at
PENDANTS, and then remembering the object in
view, carry his money away with him. In
footing up the receipts of the evening. we
found in our hands the round sum of $263.
Every one was well satisfied with what was
done, and the Society would tender their most
hearty thanks.
Yours truly, OSE WHo WAS THERE.
P. SIT might be we'll to ask ex Judge
Thayer if such proceedings are consti. utional.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-02-19
LYONS KATHAIRON.

Kathairon 10 from the Greek word "Ksthro," or
"Katharo, signfyng to cleanse, rejuvinate and re-
store. This article is what its name signifies. For
preserving, restoring and Identifying the human hair
It is tho most remarkable preparation In the world
IL again owned and put by the original proprietor,
and 10 now made with the CARE skill and atten
tion which gave 1t sale Of million bottles per
sunum.
Ills most deli ghtful Hair Dressing:
It eradicates scurf and dandruh.
It keeps the head cool and clean.
It makes the hair rich soft and glossy.
Itprevents tho hairfrom falling turniag gray
1t restores hair upon bald heads.
Any lady or gentleman who values beautiful head
Of hair should Lyons Kathairon. 1t 10 known and
ussd throughout the civilized world. Sold by all
spectacle dealers. .r
DEMAs 3. BARNES l. CO., Propriotors, 81
New York.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-02-19
flor the Nuscatine Journal

TIE WAKEFIELD SELr.OPsNrNa GArI.-
Friend Mahin :-On my arrival here Friday
evening last. my buggy Was in waiting to
take me and my baggage up, and on arriving
at my front gate l observed neat little pine
pole hanging close to my shoulder, and taking
hold of it gave gentle pull down of about
two feet and the gate ran open, being hung
on rollers at the top. After passing through,
I end another pole, and taking hold Of it, l
gave gentle push up Of about two feet, aud
the gate closed after me and fastened ITSELF
4 I passed on up to the door with horse, buggy
and baggage, Gen. Pillow Foster, myself, AMI
al without the necessity of getting out 10
open the gate, well pleased with all, especially
xYsELr, in having the Warfeld Gate put up.
When one has q horse that he does not
like to leave to himself moment, how very
convenient; or upon . load Of hay, as l have
often been, and call at the top Of my voice
for some one Ia, come out and open the gate,
not make them hear, and have to get down
and open the gate, drive through and 60 back
and shut it, and then And myself on the
ground, how very convenient this "Sslf-O Open
ing Gate" Il is perfect success. l invite
everybody to call and zee it. s
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b Co.. 202 Broadway. New York. aug1llkv
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-02-19
Relief in Ten Minutes.
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y in the house. +@
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- JOB NOSES, n Cortlandt St., New York.
Auseatins, Nov. ., 'ss-dswly. }. B. DouGHERTY'
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-02-19
Original Notice.

STATE OF I0WA, Mascatine Cosn.y-a.
70 Madison n. Bartlett and Christopher swami:
YOU are hereby notified that there will be ON e on
or before the first day Of March, A. D. 1884, in the
ONCE OF tho Clerk of the Dis:c. Court Of Auscatins
County State Of Iowa, petition of Pny Pay plain.
tn claiming OF you, defendants, the foreclosure d
certain mortgage made by ths said defendants. Eadi.
son Bartlett and Harriet c. his wife, to the said
plaintiff dated the Goth day Of September, 1852 and
recorded in the once of the Recorder of ssi County,
In Book of Lands pages So and ST. secure the pay:
ment of the Ct two thousand dollars and interest
and claiming also sale Of tho premises therein de.
scrited, which are follows, to Wit
The west half of the north west quarter Of section
No. fifteen township No. sevsntysix north Of range
No two west of the 9Th Principal Meridian, situate In
said ounty, AID containing eighty acres, less
And that all the right title, interest and equity
of CT tbs ssid defendants in tho sad prem
ises may be forever barred and foreclosea.
Now. uniess appear thereto, and defend or b.
fore noon Of the second day of the next term Of said
Court, commencing the drst Monday of Juoe. A. d
1864 default will be entered against you and judgmen
the 81 id petition HANNA 4 FITZGERALD
Feb 1s-w4w.prs fec $3.50. Attorneys for PIE.