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The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-09-23
The Draft Commenced.

Capt. KEITH and assistants yesterday
commenced the draft for the deficient
towns in the Second Enrolment District,
and will continue it from day to day until
completed. In compliance with the wish
of the Board Of Enrolment, the list of
names drawn will not be published until
after the drawing is completed and notices
have been sent to the drafted. Recruits
will be received and properly credited
against the draft up to the hour of COM
mencing the draft in the sub-district to
which it is proposed to have them credited.
As there are but few towns now paying
bounties, the chance is yet good for other
towns to come in and fill their quotas by
paying a bounty of 5000 to $500. Anum-
Der of recruits were offering yesterday
and day before for the Heavy Artillery,
and recruiting officers say that they only
want few more towns in the market pay
ing bounties to soon fill that regiment with
volunteers.
In pursuance Of orders to commence in
the sub-districts most deficient, the draft
was made for Wright county-not man
having enlisted and credited to town in
that county since the call, though many
have enlisted and credited to towns in
other counties.
The following towns were drafted from
as follows: Albion, -; Buffalo, So ;
Delhi, 6; Franklin, IS; Frankfort, 90
Moore's Prairie, 4 Maple Lake, s; Mid
dleville, 6; Woodland, 10. Total, 1872.
This includes the hundred per cent.
Some towns have notified the Provost
Marshal that they are endeavoring to fill
their quota, and will be granted a few days
more time. But in week from the time
of commencing the draft, the Deficiencies
in all towns will be drawn.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-09-23
The Rebellion in Its Last Ditch.

The Administration organs are zealously
telling the people that the rebellion is 50
near it's end that it would at once fall to
pieces, succumb to Union arms, and let
peace and Abolitionism reign over the
whole land, only that it looks to the peace
sentiment of the North to finally relieve it
from its desperate strait. In the first place
We do not believe the rebels are quite so
near used up, and again we do not believe
they feel much encouraged by any peace
demonstrations at the North. But, if the
rebellion is in its last ditch, who gives it a
last hope of aid from the North, but the
very men who claim themselves to be the
only loyalists? The Administration speak
ers and writer's falsely accuse the great
Democratic party Of willingness to aban-
don the cause Of the Union. From them
alone the South gets its faith in North
ern peace party. The Democratic writer's
and speakers do not encourage the South
it is the Administration men who do it
by their false accusations against us.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-09-23
John Van Buren, Declares for VIC.
CIeIlan.

At the New York State Democratic
Convention held at Albany on the 18th
inst, John Van Buren, was announced to
speak, but being unable to attend he sent
letter, in which, after abiding to the
course pursued by him in giving to the
head of the government cordial and unre-
served support, he said:
There are two men who obviously can never
make peace that will receive the sanction of
the American people. They are Abraham
Lincoln and Jefferson Davis; and unless we
are prepared for an eternal war, and the saugh.
ter debt, taxation, and the suspension of con-
stltutional liberty, that attend it, Abraham
Lincoln must be made to retire on the 4th of
March next, and President must BE- chosen
in his stead, who will consent to peace on the
basis of the Union and Constitution Such o
man is General Mcclellan, and l cannot allow
myself to doubt that the loyal people of the
United States will call him to the discharge of
this as well as the other grave duties that De-
long to the chief magistracy. The overthrow
OF Davis and his rebel associates at Richmond
will soon follow, and peace once more smile
On our distracted country.
The two men "who cannot make
peace-ABRAHAM LINCOLN and JEFFERSON
DAvIs!" Let these words of Mr.. VAN
buren, be remembered as prophecy.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-09-23
Sioux Indmnitv Claims.
The Press, speaking of the Stony

The Press, speaking of the Sioux In
demnity claimants says:
Wemay add without intending disparaoement
to any who have lent helping hand in the
business, that we are informed that Senator
Wilkinson, and Representative Window are
entitled to especial credit for their unrcmitted
efforts to secure the earliest possible indemni-
ty to the claimants.
And.we may add what the Press de-
sires to conceal, that IGNATIus DoNNELLY
used all his influence in a jesuitical and
underhand manner, to delay, if not defeat
these claims. Such is the testimony OF
every one who was interested in them.
What his motives were we do not feel
called on to state, but the fact cannot be
denied that his conduct was prejudicial to
his unfortunate constituents.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-09-23
His Music stopped.

The Martyr"-we refer to Vallandigham,
of cOurse-has met with very sudden check
in his peaceful career. 1t will be borne in mind
that this gentleman, in the most magnanimous
spirit, moved by the Chicago Convention that
its vote should be unanimous for Gen. McClel-
Ian. Vallandigham started on his speechifying
tour before the Generals acceptance was made
known. But that made no difference to him
he was sure of his game. The Generals letter,
however, met the Martyr at Columbus, Ohio.
en- route for stumping campaign in Pennsyl-
vana, and knocked him from his high horse
at once. In disgust at the uncompromising
Union and war tone of Gen. Mcclellan, Val,
landgham has given up all intention of max
ing speeches, and retired disheartened to some
quiet nook.-Neao York Herald.
No use of blowing his puny whistle in
the face of MCCLELLAN's bugle horn.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-09-23
Our National Finances.
tfrom the Baltimore Platform. J

Resolced, That the national faith, pledged for
the redemption of the public debt must be
kept inviOlate: and that for this purpose we
recommend economy and rigid responsibility
in the public expenditures, and vigorous and
just system of taxation that it is the duty of
every loyal State to sustain the credit and pro-
mote the use OF the national currency.
tFrom Gen. McClellan's Letter ofAccptancel
The condition of our finances. the deprecia-
ton Of the paper money, and the burdens
thereby imposed on labor and capitol, show
the necessity of a return to a sound financial
system.
The principles enunciated in the fore
going transcripts are in bold contrast to
each other. By the resolution of the Bal
timore Platform, the Abolition party is
committed to scheme of finance, involv-
ing an unusual and increasing imitation of
the paper currency, under which dollar
in gold sells for two dollars and twenty
five cents in Government paper, and
dollar in paper sells for forty-fve cents in
gold. Gen. MCMILLAN, recognizing this
ruinous condition Of affairs, and appreciat-
ing the fact that an escape from such
position is to be sought, not in continue
ton of the causes that produced it, but in
"return to a sounder financial system"
has struck the keynote to policy that
will redeem Us from national disgrace and
bankruptcy.
It will be remembered that when the
war first broke out, Secretary CHASE, not
having as yet digesteG any financial
scheme of bis own, had recourse to a Sc
ries of loans having solid specie basis,
and sustained by combination of the
New York, Boston and Philadelphia banks.
1t will he further remembered, that while
this system of loans was continued, gold
remained at its par value, and merchan-
die did not materially advance in price.
| While our financial affairs were in this
sound and encouraging condition, a pes
sure was brought to bear upon Mr.. CHASE
for the abandonment of his banking-coul-
oination loans, and the adoption of pa
per currency system. Inc banks offered
to continue their loans to the Government
and lend their entire credit to its susie
nance; the contractors opposed this
policy and threw the enormous weight OF
their influence in behalf of paper cur
rency. Mr.. CHASE cut Loose from the
banks and threw himself into the hands
of shoddy. This was fatal error. l.
the Secretary had mastered the science O.
political economy if he had thoroughly
weighed, the deductions of such writer's as
ADAM SMITH, RlCAHDs and MILLS; if ht
: had sought in history for such facts a
! threw a clear light upon the relative ad
vantages of the two opposing systems o
finance; if he had reflected upon the ina
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-09-23
The True Issue and No Lying.

The Springfield (Mass.) Republican,
under the above caption, has the fol-
lowing:
Let us have fair contest. Let us see and
stand to the real issue. The Union cause is
not so poor as to need lies for its support, and
lies will not help it. Gen. Mcclellan never Of
fered his services to the rebels; Mr.. Pendleton
did not vote against supplies for the war, or
thank God that he so voted, and the Republi-
can presses that are reiterating these and other
falsehOods and forgeries are only damaging
their own cause and giving substantial aid to
the enemy. Shame on them that they have so
little appreciation of the strength and dignity
of their cause, and so small confidence in the
sense and patriotism of the people.
1t is foolish, if it is not worse, to say that
Gen. Mcclellan ever offered his sword and SER
vices to the rebels, for nobody can be made to
believe he ever did any such thing. 1t is more
than mere nonsense to charge Pendleton with
having voted to stop supplies to the army, for
it will only make him votes to do it. There is
no sort of dignity in such mode of election
eering. 1t might have answered its turn in the
old partisan times, but it is sadly out of demand
just now.
Let US not suppose, either, that the great
body of Democrats or anything like respect
able proportion of them, are in favor OF dis
union, or that they would make dishonorable
concessions to the demands of the rebel lead
ers The Chicago Platform we do not under
stand to be for unconditional peace, or for any,
thing of the kind.
We commend the above utterances to
the Press of this city, which has printed
the most abominable falsehoOds about
Gen. MCCLELLAN, with the idea that some
body can be induced to combat them. We
pity the men who are left to such desper-
ate straits at the opening of the cam
Daipn
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-09-23
A Fine Chance Lost.

And again, what is the meaning of this Inys-
FERROUS phrase, the operation of more Wig
orous nationality" Is it intended by the eX-
preston "more vigorous nationality" to neu-
tralize the adverse influence of the State rights
doctrine enunciated in the Chicago platform !?
Or is it merely thrown in for the sake of rhe-
toric? Here is fine chance for debating So
cieties.-forney's Press
FoRNEY appears to have some difficulty
in understanding MCCLELLAN. By "vig-
orous nationality r" is understood a nation
atty that has vigor enough to stand up to
its Monroe doctrine. Sorry to take the
wind out ofthe sails of the debating socie-
tieS
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-09-23
The new Board is composed of men who

The new Board is composed of men who
have the ability and the disposition to
push the road to completion at an early
day. Mr.. DRAKE is we'll known as an ex-
perienced builder of railroads in various
States. He has purchased property here,
and will devote his whole energies to the
work. His associates are men of energy
and means.
We congratulate the citizens of st. Paul
and of the valley on the flattering pros
poets of the road, and trust they will CO.
operate cheerfully and literally with the
Company in all measures that may be ne
cessary to carry on the work.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-09-23
Grand Bear Hunt.

The cub that escaped from the "tender
bosom" of IGNATIUs DoNNELLY's "family
circle" still roams at large. 1t is unsafe
to let such monster roam our for
ests," and bring destruction on whole
country side" The cub must be secured.
The people of the Second Congressional
District are invited to Grand Bear Hunt
on the first Tuesday in November next,
when it is anticipated the "cub" will be
taken, and DoNNELLY and his "cub" per-
mitted to retire to the " slender bosoms of
their family Circles
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-09-23
st. Paul Pioneer

The above able and enterprising journal is
now doing yeoman service in the good cause OF
the Democracy, and we hope Democrats
throughout the State will make an effort to ex
tend its circulation and consequently its useful
ness. In point of editorial ability it is not ex-
celled by any other journal in the West, while
its news columns are always filled with the la
test and most interesting intelligence. Every
Democrat who wishes for the success of our
party this fall can facilitate that object by ex.
tending the circulation of the PIONEER.-.Nan-
katO Weekly Record.
The Record has our thanks for its IA
vOrable notice
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-09-23
Have You Heard from Maine

The Maine election turned out lust as
we expected. A few days ago the tele-
graph said CoNEY's majority for Governor
would reach 10000. But the backwoods
have been heard from, and now the tele-
graph says his majority will be only
5,162! CoNEY's majority last year was
17,550!-a Democratic gain OF over
$4,000 votes. Have you heard from
Maine We shall hear the true figures
from Vermont in few days.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-09-23
A remarkable Admission.

The New York Times admits the insult
ficiency of our held upon the Weldon road
for all practical military purposes. 1t says
" the rebels are building a junction between
the Weldon and the Southside railroads
6eloay oar point Of occupation"
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-09-23
Sioux Claims Paid.

acquisitions on the Treasury to the
amount of $2,o0O,000 were paid to the
attorneys of claimants at Washington on
the 10th inst.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-09-23

a meeting of the Board Of Directors of
the Minnesota Valley Railroad Company
was held Tuesday at the Office of the
Company in THoMPsoN's Block. The meet
ing was called for the purpose of re-organ'
izing the Board, in pursuance of an ar
rangement made with Mr.. E. F. DRAKE
and his associates to build and equip the
road. The terms upon which the Direc-
tors proposed to convey the rights and
franchises of the road into the hands of
Mr.. DRAKE and his associates having been
complied with on the part of Mr.. DRAKE,
it became necessary to fill the vacancies
occasioned by the designations of the fol-
lowing members o! the old Board, viz. ::
ISAAC MARKS, of Mankato; B. K. LAIRD,
of Kasota; F. A. DANNEHowKR, of St.
Peter ]. S. LRTFoRD; E. W. CUTTER and
w. FARNHAM, of St. Anthony; ELI B.
AMEs, of Minneapolis; and PETER BER-
KEY, of St. Paul. The vacancies created
Inv the designations Of the above gentlemen
we're filed as follows: Messrs. E. F
DRAKE, FRANKLIN sTEEIE, Capt. K. BLAKE
LEY. R. II. HAWTHORNE, Gen. ". ID
WAsHBuRNE, JOHN S. PRINCE, GEORGE ="
FARp,NeroN and T. A. HARRISON.
Hon. HORACE THOMPSON rendered hi
resignation as President of the Company
and Mr.. E. F. DRAKE was unanimous.
elected President in his stead.
Hon. JOHN j. PORTER, of Mankato, ten
dered his resignation as Vice President
This vacancy will be filled at futur
meeting of the Board.
After the transaction of other business
the Board adjourned to meet this evenin'
at the rooms of the Company.
We understand that Mr.. DRAKE and hi
associates have subscribed four kasaolre
thousand dollars to the capital stock {
this Company, and have paid into th
- treasury the first installment Of invent,
five per cent, or 100000.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-09-23
LincOln's Dispatches.

1t was Abraham Lincoln who bore with him.
listened to him, supported him through the
momentous winter OF 1862, and finally dis
patched him, soiM his blessing, 9'c.-Neao York
Times on Mcclellan.
That is the way LINCOLN dispatches
all his friends. A blessing from ABRAHAM
LINCOLN is equivalent to a well-directed
stroke of lightning.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-09-23
DesertiOns.

Col. PFRNDEa reports the capture OF two
deserters from that post, and that two
more who went away on a short furlough
and had not since reported are supposed
to have deserted. All of them were men
who had come from the rebel service into
our army.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-09-23
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 township in the State, and by
q 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 iberality
of our Democratic friends. 1t is our de-
sign and ambition to make the PIONEER
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
paipn 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 summing up OF its results,
We hope every reader of the PIONEER
will use his endeavors to get at least one
additional subscriber.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-09-23
True.

Mr.. Harris, of Maryland, uttered the follow
ing sober truth in the Chicago Convention:
He will be beaten everywhere as he was at
Antietam. "-AAbany Zee. Jour.
We hope he will. If Gen. MCCLELLAN
is beaten as lie acas at Antietam he will be
the next President of the United States.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-09-23
Eleventh Regiment.

Sergeant NATHANIEL G. GAULr, of Com
pany h, has been commissioned Quarter
master of the Eleventh Regiment, vice
MAGINNIs, promoted.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-09-23
Ehe Times OH Mcclellan,

The Ne,cs declares that he does not accept
the platform. The Brooklyn Eagle declares
that he does accept the platform. The World
does not say whether he accepts it or not For
ourselves we are at loss to know.-N. Y.
Times. ~ -
Where ignor ance is bliss, it's folly to be
wise.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-09-23

The Democracy may as well undertake to ar
rest the laws of gravity as to change this de-
termination of the people.-N. Y. Times.
The Democracy have no intention of
changing either the laws of gravitation or
the decision of the people. They are sat
isfed with both. But if the AbOlitiOnists
do not succeed in changing the law of
gravitation, they will be buried alive in
November next.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-09-23
Sad FOrebOdin ws.

The greatest peril. we may say in fact the
only peril now before us is, that the Presiden-
tial election two months hence, may catch us
at one of these Gibbs of public spirit.-N. Y.
Times.
Democratic tides are food-tides, and
lead on to fortune
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-09-23
An IlnpOssibility.

The World says if any man succeeds in infus-
ing brains into this administration, his fortune
is made
You can't get blood out of turnips.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-09-23
FhilOsOpIlic.

1t is always well to hope for the best; but it
is more important to be prepared for the worst.
~ y. Times
The editor Of the Times is undoubtedly
a PHILOSOPHER.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-09-23
Query

MI IL IS clear there is no peace party in the
South, except the Hon. Ben Wood and his tail
~. Y. Herald ''''' ''-' ''''-'
What kind of an animal is BEN WooD2
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-09-23
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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-06-09
A Rebel 10 his s.Sainted Love-,

The following rebel letter, recently
found on the field, gives Sergeant
Graham's" impression as to "the situa-
ton"
My SAINTEp LOVE: If the Yankee
cusses will let me alone, | will write you
letter. Gen. U. s. Grant is a bull dog,
and Meade is match for the devil No
matter how deeply we ensconse our
selves in the woods, the Yankees are
sure to find us out. They charge our
works again and again, and very often
take them from US. They fight more
tiercely than have ever seen them. As
for digging, Grant beats Mcclellan all
hollow. The Yankees build strong rife
pits, and then our braue officers ask us to
charge them. We have done so, and they
have given us hell every time. My saint
ed love, you will excuse me for using
this language, but if you were with us
you would say that they gave us hell,
too
My patriotic fair one | am almost
tired of this! So long as there APP
peared chance Of achieving our ma
tional independence, | fought with a
will; but that hope seems dashed to
earth. have no heart to strive any
longer to keep JEFF. Davis from going to
the devil sooner than he otherwise
would.
Do not blush, my sainted love, but
really L wish | were out of this army
and joined to you in the holy bonds of
Wedlock
After an allusion to matters appertain-
ing to himself and his "sainted love-"
he closes as follows
must close hurriedly. We are Or
dered to charge the Yankees, and if pos
sible surprise them.
Truly your own, Sergt. GRAHAM,
C. s A
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-06-09

HosrIrAL CONTRIBUTIONS. - The Sol.
diers' Aid Society of Chester have sent
since last November the following ar.
ticles to the Sanitary Commission thro'
the N. Il. W. A. A., Boston. III pairs
socks, 81 flannel shirts, 6 pairs drawers,
80 cotton shirts, II pairs cotton drawers,
Is dressing gowns, Is quilts, 10 needle,
books, s sheets, iplllows, Spillow.cases
l wooden blanket, S5 towels, pair nit
tens and c. socks, 30 handkerchiefs 0
napkins, IL pairs slippers, 40 cotton
handkerchiefs, 100 rolls bandages, 80 lbs.
dried apples, box sedleitz powders. s
packages dried fruit, . bottles Jelly, /
bottle wine, bottle raspberry shrub, l
bag hops, lint in boxes and bags, bun
dies of old linen and books.
We are at present very much encour
aged by the formation of society by
the young misses, which promises to b,
an efficient tributary to the old one.
| ii. G. H., Sec.