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The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-03-03

In q word, q very strong body OF cavalry,
marching down through Mississippi and Ala
bama, cutting the northern lines of supply
from Mobile, ard then drawing gradually in
upon the city; and \ cooperating force OF In
fantry from Morganzia, reinforced by troops
collected from the Mississippi river garrison
and from Thomas's army, are sufficient, under
competent leader, to reduce Mobile whenev-
er the game shall be thought worth the can
dies. Campaigning triumphantly drought
the whole southwest has no longer become for
us question of possibility, but question OF
expediency.
It has been happily determined to concen-
trate the approaching struggle upon the At
lantic coast. To the three great armies which
now carry the fate of the country with them
in the three adjoining States, Virninia, North
Carolina and South Carolina, manv OF the
victorious western troops have always gone.
To the movements of our three able command
ers, Grant, Schofield and Sherman, we must
look for grand results. The field of maneuvre
is that broad and fertile valley which stretches
down between the Allegheny chain and the
morasses of the Atlantic shore and through
the coastwise swamps Sherman and Schofeld
will soon have penetrated to the more prac-
ticable land above These three commands
are 30 comparatively contiguous that we may
expect cooperation in more direct and pal
pable sense than ever before in the great COM
binations of the war.
Meanwhile, what is the enemy's policy? II
is clearly to mass all possible forces to the de-
feat of Sherman.
We can hardly doubt that this will be the
policy of the enemy. L he evacuates these
coastwise cities, as we constantly hear of his
doing, it will not be from some indefinite plar
of concentration; it will be for concentration
against Sherman. Doubtless full two-third!
of Hoods army is already gathering in his
front
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sag. WASHINGTON, Feb. %.
: Fernando Wood offered an amendment hav-
ing in view the withdrawal of national bank
notes and substituting treasury notes, not legal
tender. This was rejected. -
Mr.. Wilson moved an amendment to make
the interest 7-30 per cent. payable in lawful
money, and to strike out the per centum gold
interest. This was also rejected.
SENATE.
After some debate, the amendment was
adopted reducing the original appropriation
one half The fertilization bill as thus amended
passed. Adjourned.
HOUSE.
WASHINGTON. Feb. "a.
The enrolment bill being under considera-
ton. the second section, provides that all per-
sons mustered into the service shall be credited
to the State and to the ward, township, pre-
cinct, or other enrolment sub district where
they belong by actual residence.
Mr.. Chandler, in opposing the bill, said that
it placed in the hands of the executive excess
sive military and naval power. greater than
Mr.. Stevens was in favor of striking opt the
second section. He did not see why soldiers
should not take the highest bounty they can
OBTAIN, and why the army should not be filed
by volunteers rather than drafted men.
MI. GARFIELD expressed his surprise that the
S0usAOA"n Hom Ienu5ylVanla (b1r. SCeVcusJ,
who was opposed to free trade in gold, should
be opposed to free trade in men. As the pres.
ent law stands, men may 60 and enlist where
they get the highest prices. Consequently
rich cities and districts can almost drain the
rural parts of the country, much to the detri-
ment of the latter in filling their own quotas.
This section credits the men in their resi-
dence, and therefore destroys the brokerage
system, which is equal to the nefarious slave
trade in its worst days.
Mr.. James O. Allen advocated the giving of
credits to all localities to men hereafter fur
nished to other States
After further debate the House disagreed
to the motion of Mr.. Stevens to strike out the
second section. Je ag
The members discussed the section making
the principal responsible for the service of his
| substitute, and subjecting him to draft in case
| the substitute deserts, to fill the unexpired
| term.
Mr.. Wadsworth offered the following amend
| ment: -
If the substitute deserts the principal shall
| be shot If the substitute run away the princi-
| pal shall be imprisoned during the war at the
Dry Tortugus, If the substitute rob a hen roost
the principal shall carry rail on his shoulders
for two hours"
The section making the principal liable for
the substitute was stricken out. A new Sec
tion was adopted providing that mastering in
of substitutes shall be exclusive In favor or the
principal, and shall exempt the latter from
military service for the term for which he was
drafted. Without concluding action on the
bill the House adjourned.
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DEATH.BED OF A SUICIDE.
Scene I'm the Military Prison Of
Cincinnati during the Last MO.
ments Of Anderson, one of the Chi.
cagO Prisoners.

From the Cincinnati Commercial.
Colonel Ben Anderson, formerly of the Sd
rebel Kentucky regiment, and attached to
Breckinridges division at Shiloh and Stone
river, shot himself on Sunday last, and died on
Tuesday, as our readers have been informed.
Soon after he was shot, he was visited by Judge
Advocate Burnett, and some other officers,
with whom he had a remarkable interview.
Though suffering intensely, and fully impressed
that death was even nearer than it was. he was
calm and lear-headed, and talked with the ut
most composure and an occasional fash of
Burnett, swell, there have been two of your
prisoners escaped now" The laugh was
checked only by the agony it gave his wound.
Some one suggested that he should have an
opiate. He declined it saying he preferred to
have his faculties in full vigor for the little
time he had to stay. His removal to a place
gilmore comfort than the prison, was suggested.
He said no. This is as good place to die as
any. But not so good, either l should 30
much have preferred to die in the front of the
battle. However, now will here, unless
and he waved his hand toward some of the
prisoners" unless it may be disagreeable to
my friends to have me do So" They answered
him that his pleasure would not be disagree
able to them. He did not give very clear
idea as to why he had taken his own life, but
talked vaguely of imputations upon his honor.
He said he thought he might have been par
doned by the President upon representation
of the facts, if he had been convicted by the
military commission but he would never have
asked it. He was told that his wife had been
sent for. He replied: II am obliged to you,
but she has left the Spencer House, and is in
Louisville. I shall die tonight, before she
could reach me; and it is not worth while
to be at any trouble about it." His wife is o
very intelligent and amiable lady, devotedly
attached to him, loving him in spite of all
his terrors; and had, but few hours before
her husband inflicted mortal wound upon
himself, been telling a friend in the most
touching terms. how happy he and she had
been before the war how generous and kind,
and noble he was. He told Major Burnett that
he knew nothing of the g Chicago business. ~
He had supposed that there was to be trouble
in the north about the election day; some
thing like q revolution" Presently he said :
can say to you, now, that / have always
hoped to see this old Union restored as it was"
and, after a pause, he added, with bitter
smile: II have been very foolish; and folly,
sometimes becomes crime" He was man
ofvery fine appearance. He was tall and his
features were very handsome; and the firm
ness and cheerfulness with which he bore the
anguish of his death wound, added to the pain
fulness of the scene; the indispensable sorrow
that one with so much of the heroic in his
composition, should have made his life so pitt
able failure, and that so brave . man should
die so miserably
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GRANTS ARMY.
Another Movement for the South
-,..-s side Railroad. .. ..

NRw YORK, Feb. 2S.-The Commercials
correspondent, dated Hatcher's Run, 25th,
says: We are now under marching orders,
having received instructions to be ready
to move at q moments notice. We ex-
pect to have another tilt for the possession
of the Southside Railroad, and look for a
heavy engagement. That something is
going on in the lines in front of us is very
evident. l do not believe, however,
that Lee is going to retreat, though de-
serters, now coming in greater numbers
than ever, report that he is preparing to
fall back to Danville Lee could not fall
back to overwhelm Sherman without hav-
ing Grant laundering close on his rear n
less than six hours. ''.i." g,
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THE ms AND OUTS. /,
Correspondence of the Cincinnati Commercial.
rr.. WASHINGTON, Feb. 20

Correspondence OF the Cincinnati Commercial.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20.
It may be interesting to the many thousands
who are anxious for new deal of the federal
pack, to know that in conversation with an
intimate personal friend, the President said
pretty nearly these words few days since: II
have made up my mind to make very few
changes in the offices in my gift for my second
term. The fact is, think will not remove q
single man, except for good and sufficient
cause. 1t creates great deal of dissatisfac-
ton and grumbling to make changes. To re-
move man is very easy, but when under
take TO fill his place, there are twenty appli-
cants, and of these must make nineteen enc
miles,"
The public generally will indorse the above
sentiment of Mr.. Lincoln's, and cordially sup
port him in his determination to retain in
office every man who has filled position for
four years faithfully and honestly. know it
will not suit the hungry Office hunters, but
that can't be helped. There are good many
men in and around Cincinnati who ought to
profit by the contents of this paragraph, and
save themselves the expense and Inconvenience
of trip to Washington about the 4th of
March. / can assure them it won't pay to
come here in pursuit of chance at the public
crib.
Our Washington correspondent writes that
the President said the other day, II have made
up my mind to make very few changes in the
offices in my gift for my second term. The
fact is, think will not remove q single man,
except for good and sufficient cause"
That is the correct doctrine, and we are glad
the President does not hesitate to express it,
and hope he will save great many people q
great deal of trouble, and himself much annoy.
ance, by making known his determination not
to remove single man except for good and
sufficient cause, in the most authentic and
emphatic form.
One of the strongest arguments for the re.
election of Mr. Lincoln was that he could not
be expected to 60 through with the detestable
business of removing and appointing federal
ofice-holders for merely political or merely
personal reasons.
No one win pretend that we have in all, or
even q majority of cases, the very best men in
the federal Offices. But those well acquainted
with the timber that IS to be presented to the
President to select new sticks from, are well
convinced that there win be poor chance for
making improvements A person who il max
ing "pressure" for an Office now, Is not ike
~ to be Of much account and the President
runs slight risk in disregarding his "claim"
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Capture of Gems. Crook and Kelly
..1nsignIficant Rebel Successes.

New YORK, Feb. 27.-The following is
taken from the Richmond Dispatck of
Saturday last: a',
The following interesting official telegram
was received at the War Department last
night: Darfaa iaai at7 -
HEADQUARTERS ARMIES CONFEDERATE SrArEsl
'u February "a, 1866. "
Hon j. C. breckenridge, Sec,esa,y of War:
Gen. Early reports that Lieut.. Mcneil with
thirty men, on the morning of the 21st entered
Cumberland and captured and brought Off
Gems. Crook and Kelly, the Adjutant General
headquarters flag without firing gun, though
considerable. force was in the vicinity. -
Lieut. Mcneil and party deserve much
credit for this bold exploit. The prisoners
will reach Staunton to-day. 80
(Signec) asgarYs. ,r,R E. LEE.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27.-The Ricbmond
Dispatch, received here to-day. saws nm
broken quiet reigns along the lines on the
north side Of the James. 'l =
The enemy concentrated on the new
position on Hatcher's RIM during Tuesday
and Wednesday, tut nothing of conse.
quence has grown out Of the movement
They captured portion of our picket line
in that vicinity on Tuesday night, but the
line was re-established by our forces the
next morning. ~ Gts ~ - ne
y A very handsome little affair occurred
one day last week id the vicinity of Ber-
vells Bay, in which about $50 Yankees
belonging to the celebrated naval brigade
were defeated and routed by compara-
lively small force of Confederate sconta
under command of Lieut.. Shalburne Th;s
force of the enemy had been sent ont to
interrupt and capture a secret expedit;oO
known to have been dispatched IN tbat
direction recently by our eovernn sr,+t'
While resting at the bay, this force 'v vas
vigorously attacked by the scouts and s;o.
nal corps men, who eventually succeeded
in killing and wounding a number and mt
ting the balance to fight. Sixteen dead
bodies were subsequently, found-six Wing
on the roadside leading to smith6eld. and
ten In Smith6eld, who had died of their
wounds there. We did not learn whether
any prisoners were taken, but number
OF wounded Yankees were carried off bv
their comrades. So the party that came
out to whip got whipped. So. ,,sa1
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THE LATEST
SHERMAN'S' ARMY.
RumOr that Sherman has Lost 5000
Men..-Speculations Regarding his
Destination.
BY TELEGRAPH

Men...Speculations Regarding his
Destination.
New York, Feb. 2S.-The Charlotte
On. o. Democrat of the 2lst has vague
rumor that D. 81. Hill or Oheatham, from
Hoods old army, had struck Sherman's
rear and captured 5000 prisoners, besides
large number of wagons. A postscript
says 1t was Cheatham's troops, and that
the fight took place at Aston. :.
New YORK, Feb. 28.-We are informed
that private letters have been received in
this city, announcing as probable the union
of Gen. Schofeld's' forces with Sherman's
army on Monday, the 9th inst. The point
is not stated. t.-
NEW YORK, Feb. %. Although the
rebel papers are reticent concerning Sher-
mans whereabouts, still they contain
enough to indicate that he was, some days
since, within easy marching distance OF
Fayetteville, which is situated on Cape
Fear River, ninety-fye miles northwest Of
Wilmington. The water communication
between the two places is uninterrupted at
all seasons and as our latest advices from
Admiral Porter stated that he was pushing
up the river as rapidly as possible with bis
gunboats, it is probable that the junction
of Gen. Schofelds forces with Shermans
will take place at Fayetteville. One Of
the largest arsenals in the Confederacy is
established there -.
Bragg has taken his Wilmington force
up to Goldsboro, followed by Terry.
We hear nothing from the force reported
by the enemy as marching from Newbern
The fact that the troops brought East by
Gen. Meagher were some time since land
ed at Newbern, indicates a movement
sooner or later from that point.
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LOWELL, Feb. THE Merrimac House
owned and occupied by Henry Emery, was
partially destroyed by fire last night. The
furniture was badly damaged. The loss
is about $4,000, which is insured.
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HOUSE.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 81.


Mr.. Morrill, from the Committee on WAY
act imposing duties on imports, approved
June, 1864. He said it was not now proposed
to 60 into a general revision Of the tariff. bu
to postpone the main subject until the mex
session but having imposed higher duties OF
domestic liquors and raised the duty on De
troleum and cotton, all the committee nov
proposed to do is 70 change the mode of esti.
mating the value and to increase. some of The
rates.
The bill was read. 1t proposes amending
among other things that after its passage il
addition to the duties heretofore imposed nv
law there shall be paid on brandy, rum. whis
ky, gin, liquors and cordials,. SOC per gallon o
first proof, to be increased in proportion for
any greater strength than first proof.
On silks spun or reeled from cocoons, 10 per
cent. advalorem. g,.I s.....F
per pound, on Illuminating gas, oil. naptba,
benzine, refined coal oil, shale, peat, petro-
leum, or other bituminOus substances for illu-
minating, 40 cents per gallon. ~ fsh +
On tobacco stems, cents per pound; on
ready made clothing and silk, or of which silk
is accompanied or chief value, sixty cents.
On bar iron for railroads or fitted to be laid
down, fifteen cents per LOCO pounds.
The tonnage duty in the tariff act of July
4, 1862, to be increased from ten to thirty
cents, so much Of the act of 1856 as prohibits
the expectation Of guano on lands discovered
by Americans is repealed. The act Is to take
effect April /, 1866. ,---.fs.a,-s-.,
The bill also contains q provision imposing
twenty per cent. ad valOrum on goods the vaiue
of which is based on the square yard
The bill was made the special order ior to-
night. .s a., s Il, .sg... !,
mont raduo;no half the original amount OF the
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CLOTHING.

A DvAHCED-THE PRICES OF CAST. OFF WEARING
n Apparel, Furniture, Carpets, &C. at the California
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avenue between and Twenty third atrecta
AT 90 EAST TWELFTH STREET NEAR BROAD
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A rTENTioF-LADIEs AND GENTLEMEN WILL RE
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The weekly Panola star. [volume] (Panola, Miss.) 1857-1881, 1865-10-28

We keep at Wholesale only--Cut-
lcry, hosiery, gloves, shirts, soaps,
pcrInmery, stationery, paper, cnycl-
opcs, pens, hanlhcrchicfs' belts, belt
buckles, combs, brushes, buttons.
suspcndcrs, violin strings, &c., &c.
Our Mr.. North remains prrman.
emily in New York, is crtrg day in
the market TO secure new STYLES and
desirable lots. This, with The fact
that We have had an experience of
many years in our business in New
York before the war, enables rs to
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est aud most acceptable assortment
Of notions in Memphis.
Norm, MuRrny 4 Mlsov.
No. 233 Second Street.
scpS. I'm. MEMPHIS, TENN.
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No. II Madison Street,
MEMPHIS, TENN.

have Tor sale a, wholesale and retail :;
sacks choice no coffee, loo bbls. nour. be.t
brands, loo and whole hbls. mols.,e.
30 beg syrup, 100 boxes candles, so kc,,
lirl, Is bbls. whisley, 10 hhds. sus,r a.,
rious grades, bacon, ham, and rsnc,ai ~,
sor,men,cf stVtcry s,crv,.
ANS .tm.
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Auction! Auction!!
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AuCt1onccrS

Hold regular sales Of boots, slices,
hats and caps, dry goods clothing
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N. n In addition to our auclinn lusi.
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md shoes expressly adapted To the country
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Z. S. We mos, respcclfully annomc ~
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wILLIAMsrURGH.

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donating 100 volumes.
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