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The weekly pioneer and Democrat., 1865-08-11

BESSEr BENsoE, of st. Paul, enlisted as
soldier two years ago. has been in twelve
battles and wounded twice, yet is but fifteen
years old.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat., 1865-08-11

THIRTY-RIvR white employees have been
discharged from the gas-works in St. Louis,
and negroes employed in their phases at
higher wages.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat., 1865-08-11

SERGEANT MAJOR JOSEPH S. THOMPSON,
of the Second Cavalry, has been promoted
to Second Lieutenant of Company b.
The New York herald., 1865-04-09

Sir Frederick Bruce G. C. b., tho British Ambassador
ef, for Washington at twelve O'Clock last night During
his brief stay in New York Sir Frederick has been
waited upon by the principal British residents and has
OF the lions Of the Empire City.
Brigadier General McCuum arrived al this city last
evening in the steamship Granada, from Norfolk
JOHN Y. BEALL, THE REBEL sPy-HIs ENGLISH
FAMILY DESCENT. lL.t.
From the Carlisle Eng Journal, March a.
Captain John Yates Bcali, who was hanged on Gov
crnors Island New York the oath ult, was, on the
fathers side descended from Rob Roy, whose history is
well known the readers of Sir Walter Scott
the mothers side he claimed rect descent from the
Howard or (rogn, 10 nth surviving son OF Lord
William Howard, married Dorothy, daughter Of Sir
Henry witherington, of Northumberland. They had
a daughter and as 1t would app ar, an only ch Id,
raned Elizabeth, who mari W liam Orfeur OF Plumb
Of Rbton with whom the male line OF the ancient family
OF orr terminated but they had three daughers the
eldest OF hon. Anne became the wife OF Fancs Yates,
and grandmother Of the late Major Aglionby ~ p
East t1mLorland, whose great nephews John Yates
Bcalj) sad fate now engages pubic attention. When
about 10 years or age he 10 FL gland with his
grandfather the late Mr. John Yates ard watched over
HE dying relative with patient and tender in his last
illness. That melancholy event occurred shortly after
10 before he died. The fair young lad was ut FIRST
intended for the tar and rcceved liberal education
tha practi.e Of that procession.
ON the breaking out Of the civil war he warmly took
rsee II -. new ali Jackson, TO whom he was cnhusasti-
~ ',achcd, and although ever in the thick st Of the
Cor very long escaped unhurt; but his turn came
3. ,st-he fell, stricken with fearful wound, which
~ Gi, abed him. But his ardent and determined
% could not brook naciicn longer than the claims OF
nature positively rcqurd For long marches the effects
OF injury no had received united him; therefore,
his Richmond be entered the Confederate States
Navy and was In command the Chesapeake Bay when
he taken prisoner and, after very harsh estnent
he Unexpectedly exchanged. After tho rcpulse Of
General Grant in front Of Richmond he moved to the
Canadian frontier, to engage In maritime enterprls
against the enemy. His sad fate ir known 10 ALL He
died, as he had lived hero
The New York herald., 1865-04-09

IrAnAS orrnA-MAwrzEKs BrSEsrrs highly
succcssfu season In Philadelphia Washington and Hal
tImore In which the artists OF Mr. Maretzeks company
made quite Juror In the national capital they have
returned to this city, and will tender TO Maretzek
In conjunction with many Of our leading citizens, the
well deserved compliment OF benefit Tuesday the
1ih instant when Poltuto the third act Of la Ersa
di Destino, and various other attractions will be pre-
senied Tomorrow Monday evening the city Of Brook
n will pay like tribute to the worthy emprcsorto on
which occasion Pwftani will be given for the first and
last time We trust that each Of those interesting
occasions the directors Of both Academies will unite In
beralty with the artists orchestra and chorus by Civ
ing the houses free Of charge graceful recognition Of
what Mr. haretzsk has done 10 enhance the value Of
those establishments as well p further The Interests
Of art IN thia eommunik
The New York herald., 1865-04-09
THE CELEBRATION OF OUR VICTORIES.


Meeting at tho Custom House-An Adj
dress to be Presented to the President
Passage OF Appropriate Resolutions, 80.
A meeting OF tho committee who have in hand the
Of an appropriate celebration Of recent
glorious victories was held In Collector Drapers oce -
tho Custom House, yesterday afternoon There were
present some forty Of the prominent merchants 0e
our city.
Collector Draper presided, and Samuel Sloan, ESD.
acted "A Secretary .ss>fS,t. ..-- L.
On the organization Of the meeting, the following Il.
DRESS which Ia to be presented to the President was ssl
by the Secretary:-
rur cu,srrs or New Yoax 70 AsRAHAn LNooIx Pass.
Drsr o. IN. GnlTED sTArEs:.. . ~. =.
.rsssa. w Il ss
aans e: no Ss
@ sSs ssscniica d great ocns@sd Jour hsnis
-
thanks FOR The bian. Which under Divine PrOv
deses have besn secured to u By the Psr.!sssn sne
.ss
fs & sss ssson Tor the cOantisss essnss sncy
S:sss s
H.s \: I:ss ::RsS AK ss sss' and fellow ss..
The following resolutions were also submitted:-
Resolved That the address be duly authenticated wte
- S.. sI.sa: may ~ ss: III: q ss
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sls sss T. ssss
en- Grant % nSs . 81,
covered themselves and che American name with inss
:hs !. d. ss@n.snd,es ss.ss.,: w
nam name. % which shine IN out With snsss.sA ss1
Ne sIs Ss ns@s. q Hs Ss
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AZ a as % q oe%nss ns Y
the terms q the rssolSGon which Il vas aPPc.ls%
Z: s:iss: ;:' s:: : g
{: s:s s::s
s. sS:s s.s. al i:
pointed Sy he chair % be snaoancsa isrs:ssr carry me-
ne a Tha o s:s be a.sss
President and Lieutenant General Grant, and pabsAs1
Both the address and resolutions were then unaainsss
The address viii hung the rotunda Of the CustoD
House for other sgnaturea ~
despatch frOm Albany stating hss ths aovsr.cr -
then read BY Collector Draper afssr which the meeting
PrOclama atI0n Of Governor Fenton.
THURSDAY, THE 10th INST, APP0MR.D AZ A DAy
OF REJOICING OVER THE UNION VICTORIES.
Upon comforting with many prominent citizens or thie
otate, l4tn lnstent-tne appOntoo
President for the national ceremonies raising the
United States nag at Fort sumtcr-was deemed moss
appropriate occasion for Thanksgiving, prayer and
praise 70 Almighty God for our national succsssse
and the bright prospects OF returning peass
and fraternal harmony In deference however, 70 The
wishes now made known TO me Of many patriotic pss-
sons representing Of religious dsnomInatons
that the designated day be solely devoted 70 the solemn
observance OF church services, l. Rsusu T. FssIcs,
Governor Of the State Of New York. do therefore amend
my proclamation and set apart Thursday the 2oth ins
for the purposes recommended
In witness whereof have hsreunto set my hand anl
sixed the privy seal Of the State, at the city ~
Albany this sth any Of April In the year Of our
Lord, 1895. r. r. FENT0M
BY the Governor:
cxosos g. HASTINGS, Private secrs,ary.
The New York herald., 1865-04-09
city IntclliEence.

Army FoR ,GEss CoNrRmyrcN TO THE CENTRAL PARK
~ c,-ao ., Tho N a,v,s,o ar IN. r,e,a.nth
An' 'o'"s0's .. ."' ro'''0 u.'''.o" - 'ao
army corps Major General Charles f. Woods command
ing found among hord of beef cattle which they cap
tured or oo'"moa, oo'' "'o0 Spo"uu ei''.'n''' "
Cane bufalo-a bull cow and calf Tho were quito
snI.A ,.t ,h,s rarc addition IN their bovine prze
oes"c" WIN --, -
and on the march they were great iavorites e'ey
care and attention being paid 10 their wants. and they
- 80 --. r-. 49,, ...,eo,., kr,c. rotwi,hs+.na,nc
"cr' spafea ''o'n ''' .A.. 49,, .,, ,.~".- -.
the tempting humps that dispayeo tn1 wcn knowI Wv
bits TO the hunters Of these snmas Inc kePs
thcm however, well In front on the march from Coium
The New York herald., 1865-04-09
GENERAL II. S. Foorr.-fhis uniortune,,

GENERAL II. S. Foorf.-fhs unfortunate exile
from rebeldom, who has returned from England
at venture, only to find himself in the lookup
Of Ludlow street prison, has sent us card in
reference to his case, which we publish to-day.
Why does he not try the virtues Of full and
unqualified oath Of allsgiance' Has he not had
martyrdom enough as subject Of JEFF. Davis,
and follower Of bis Jack-o-lantsrn con-
fcdoraczr
The New York herald., 1865-04-09

A FEARFUL CHANcE.-Richmond that Ill
fated city, which, in 1861, dBums beating and
colors flying, was made The capital Of the
Davis confederacy, now stands In the midst Of
death and dcsolation, graves, ruins and ashes,
the place Of skulls, the Golgotha Of the rebel
lion. Such is the fearful change which four
years Of Southern rights under JeI. Davis have
wrought for Richmond, lesson which oush. to
last her for thousand years TO come.
The New York herald., 1865-04-09

WAsmn0rou, Apsu d looA
No PASSES GRANTED TO RIcHx0ND.
notioe u posted q the War Department thai No
passes to hiohmond arc granted under any circum.
stances a a akrer ~ ,easae rft7 Her
PRrsoNrss or Wan READY YoH uxoH ANou At
DARIM, GA.
Tho government has received notice that nvs thousand
Union prisoners at Darien Ga, ready for exchange
Transports will b inmsdatsy sent 70 bring them away
This nstalmeut comprises the balance Of the prisoners
who have boon confined at Andersonville, GA, with
small detaohments from other Southern prisons This
delivery win release very nearly all the Union prisoners
IN the ar SOUTH there being but very few remaining
in that section. H1..9r
rHu RuPoRr on TRADE WITH rHH RnDnL STATES.
The testimony accompanying the rspoSof The Com
mttss Commerce In regard TO trade with the reos
Hous States has been printed It has added 70 h new
feature in Congressional documents viz compsshsa-
svs index prepared by Mr. Smith, the House reporter q
committees Of Investigation II is decidedly the chess
document published BY Congress, and contains CON-
plss history Of various curious transactions In reference
20 the trade with the South, with which are connected
the names Of . number Of dsinterestsd patricia The
document Itself model Of public Documents In The
completsness Of ts arrangement and the facility 70 nnd
any particular fact
ARRIVAL or THE REMAINS OF GRNsRAL WINTHROP.
The body Of General Winthrop, killed In front Of
Petersburg, was brought here to-day
ARRIyAL or REBEL OYRICERs.
over Ave hundred rebel ofaoers Of al grades now
in the Old Capitol Prison General Barrnger and several
others have been sent TO Fort Delaware.
/. ARRIVAL OF WOUNDED.
Convalescents In and around Washington being
moved TO Philadelphia and New York, from the hospi
tails to make room for the constantly arriving wounded
from City Point
AFFAIRS AT WILMINGTON, N. O.
Tho correspondent Of the Chronicle from Wilmington,
N. G., April 2, says:-
Isis mistake 70 suppose Wilmington left bare.
Large quanlies Of cotton arc being found in private
houses, and that both British and American gold
abound, and silver Is not scarce.
The most interesting item Of tho week has been tho
of twenty pilots formerly employed in the Nassau
blockade running trade Most Of them resided in Smith
vile, at the mouth Of Cape Fear riv;r They came from
Nassau to Beaufort having taken the oath Of alleg
at Nassau before the United States consul on leaving
They however, arrested soon as they reached
Beaufort, and ars now in custody
The New York herald., 1865-04-09

THE PEACE QrEsrroS.--Thc special informa-
ton which we published the other morn
ing, Of the resumption Of peace nego-
tions at Richmond, is confirmed by various
later reports from the same quarter 10 the
same effect 1t Is probable that President Lin
coin Is waiting, however, to hear from JEFF.
Davis or General Lee before adopting Sy
The New York herald., 1865-04-09

Ass,y,t or Rsnxr Corros The steamer ESpire CITY,
from New Orleans which arrived at this ncr on the Oh
inst brought one hundred ana seventy bales OF cesos
TO ,he rebel gencra Bea 70 be so for the benefit os
rcbc pr,souer being the balsce Of that turned owes
nv the rebel General Maury. ct Mobile In isnusry, sos
chat purpcts
The New York herald., 1865-04-09
The Nova scotian at Portland.

PORTLAND, Nc, April g. 1905
The Nova scotian, Captain Brown from Liverpool the
2sd via Londonderry the oath uno arrived here at
eight O'Clock this morning, bringing two hundred and
nincty-two pass ngcrs. News anticipated.
Purscr Martin reports:-March a. half past Gve A. N,
passed steamer Belgian In atitdde So "a, longitude
2s Is March 81, at six A. M, passed steamer, sup
posed 10 bc the Peruvian In latitude as longitude 80 &C.
The New York herald., 1865-04-09
The Rebels Pushed from ths
Danville Road
~~>-~~~~~-~,~~>>~>~>
They Are Pursued To
wards Lynchburg.
~~~>~~~>~~~~-~S~~~>~~
Grant Confident Of Receiving
the Surrender Of Lee
and His Army,
Co.. &c.. 90.
r Secretary stanton - General Das.


WAR DnPARrMmr,
WAsHns0rsN, April 8, 1855.
Major General DIX, New York;
A telegram from General Grant dated
this day ct twelve O'Clock moon. ~
Farmville, sixteen miles west Of Burkesvills
station, says that the enemy have
been pushed from tho road towards Dam.
vile, and are now pursued towards Lynchburg.
and that he Is very condden! Of receiving he
surrender of Lee and what remains of his army.
EDWIN M. STANTON,
Secretary Of War.
The New York herald., 1865-04-09

definite line of action upon the subject. Davis,
we suspect is heading for the Mississippi river,
and cannot easily be overtaken, even by dag
of truce; but Lee may be heard from, in be-
half Of peace, at any moment
The New York herald., 1865-04-09

SHALL VIZ BE JorLr Oh SADi-Thers seems to
have been singular compound Of stupidity
and carelessness on the part Of some one in se-
lecting the day for celebrating the reeapture OF
Fort Sumter. The day selected Is the l4th Of
April, which Is represented as the anniversary
of the surrender, whereas the flag was hauled
down on the 18th, and the former day IL Good
Friday, the day Of the crucinxion Of our Saviour,
a day of fasting and humiliation among most
Christian people. The same day was selected by
Governor Fenton ~ day Of Thanksgiving for
the recent Union Victories II h queer
muddle all round.
The New York herald., 1865-04-09

News from the Mississippi.
CAIno, April ., lees.
New Orleans dates Of tho "a inst. are received
The Dslta says that FORESTS army u breaking up.
Large numbsn are dsssFtins and going home mostly
Tsxana One hundred and Afsy deserted in one day.
Baton Rouge sdvioss Of the "a insA represent thas The
river Is rising rapidly. There v crcvasss six miles
above Baton Rouge, the west side, ONE mile wide,
quite deep, and still widening The country back 4
overnowed to the depth Of sixteen feet
Tho troops at Mooganxia have bean placed steam
boats and fea entertained for the safety Of the
fort there.
General Heron has large working party on the
levee at Morganza hopes 70 stop tho Hood there
Tho truce on the west side Of the river has terminated
resulting In . determination 10 extermnate the jay
hawkers and murderers infesting that section.
The food on tbs 9th iust washed away span Of tho
Memphis Charleston Railroad bridge between Golfers
willie and Lafayette locomotive and three going
westward prcclpitaed into the river and several
persons wero killed and injured
The steamers Liberty and City Of Caro- from Memphis
the former for Evansville with three hundred bacs ol
cotton. and the latter for St Louis, with eighty eight
balcs-passed up the river to day. a
Steamers from Yazoo and vcksburg ON the 4th inst.
have arrived with three hundred and forty bales Of
cotton.
The steamer zphyr, from Red river, for Memphis. has
passed here with seventy seven bales Of cotton.
The New York herald., 1865-04-09

wAsmsores, April 8, 1888,
The Navy Department, informed Of the capture OF shs
British schooner r. H. vcrn'yea py 'he sWsmes
Quaker City Cargo-Ceace, closhss rum o"eco shoes
The New York herald., 1865-04-09
sailing OF the Dana scus for Europe.
PORTLAND April g. 1865

The steamer Damascus, for Liverpool via Londonderry,
sailed at halfp past seven O'Clock this evening, with
Canadian mall and large number OF passengers
The New York herald., 1865-04-09

A GRAND CRAsH.-Ws predict grand crash
In England ofthe rebel cotton loan, and oil the
financial swindles Of the so-called "Confsder-
ste States" about the 10th inst
The New York herald., 1865-04-09
THE S oUTH.

Rebel General Captured BY Greenbacks.
From the Jackssn Miss. Free Trader, March 20
II Is reported 10 and We publish H. that An ofcet
high position in the Southwest hissgsIppi and Eass
Losians district has received brbc Of %, 200 green
backs'' 70 pass cotton into the Yankee hines.
In that district Of the soldiers have been paid 70
very long time, yet they have been sod are true.
The New York herald., 1865-04-09

The stated meeting OF the managers held al the
Bible Honse Astor place. Thursday the 9th inst The
death Of wm b. Crosby, ESQ.,, OF the oldest Vice
Presidents, was announced. Two auxiliares we're
recogn red: one in Wisconsin and one IN Western vr.
gnia Quhe number Of communications were received
Grants OF books male tho extent OF 10 6l1 vol
unes paper the dccease OF VIM. Forrest, Esq,
late member Of the Beard, read and adopted and
rcmaiks we're made by Rev. W. II. Bdwell, u d., who
hos lately visited Russia In regard TO the Bible in West
cn Russia and Siberia This the last stated meeting
Of the Board for the forty ninth year of the soceys
istep
The New York herald., 1865-04-09

THE REBEL 0RNERAL FORRBsT, FORMkhLX FbohO
TRADER, TURNED AB0LITI0NIsT.
fFrom Shs jackson Miss Free Trader, March 20.1
We have Just been informed says an exshange tnat
few days since General Forrest called out twenty
his own negro men, and said 10 them All OF you wne
are willing 10 become soldiers for the war; step forwaro
and will give 10 every who does 70 his free paper
when twenty-five Of them Immediately sdvanced-onIy
one rsfusina who said he was q peace man, but -
would drive ! wagon for bis master during the war;
The New York herald., 1865-04-09
General HOOD 20 Have an Inpertant

Comm nd. ~ One II to be Found.
fFrom the jackson Free Trader March n.
Il Is reported in Richmond that General Hoed WIN
have an important command Ia Texas
The New York herald., 1865-04-09

aus Southern Inventions.
from the Mobile News March "a
An occasional correspondent appends to the margin "
a recent communicaton:-- -,
ssThe ink with which have written all the artlcie
sent 10 you, aud with which write this, Is mnae -
eldrrbegry Juice l have my bocts blacked with |"
docs not corrode the pen niure tho leasher ,.-s
The ink he speaks OF Is shsautful piaau ,s nerhsrs
ons eYseptiou which, coming from the country, ny
be OF the same sert-and decidedly pstlss 'nAn 'A-
with which oar sanctum Is supplied
The New York herald., 1865-04-09

There will be special services in the free Church Of the
Redemption East Fourteenth street, opposite Irving
place. every evening this week. commencing half past
seven O'Clock. The following clcrgymen will ofciaie:-
Monday evening" April 10, the Rev. Dr. Cressy Tuesday
evening, the Rev. Dr. A. II. vnton; Wednesday even
ing the Rev. DR. Price Thursday evening" ths Rev DR..
T. H. Taylor Friday evening, the Rev. Or. Weston
Saturday evening, tie Rev. Mr. scott A collection will
be made at each service aid Of the funds Of the free
church.
The New York herald., 1865-04-09
Deaths In the Ministry.
NETTING or THE EPISCOPAL CLERGy-rHH LATE
. BISHOP DELANEY.


Tho Treasurer OF the Young Mems Assrxation has de-.
lyercd 10 the Roman Catholic Orphan Asyiuh tho sum
Of three thousand six hundred snd c al dollars and
ny two cents being the net proceeds OF their eighth
annual ball In aid Of thai lpgtilutiou.
The New York herald., 1865-04-09
MrsCELLANEoUs NEWS.

The steamship Arsgo sailed from this port at noon
yesterday for Charleston carrying tho old Fort sumter
Gag mail pouch Of 1891 and number Of prominent
gentlemen and several ladies' All these persons design
ting part in the raising OF the old nas to the position
from which u lowered -four years ago Among them
arc Major Generals nix and Anderson, Senator Wilson,
Rv Henry Ward Bs,oher and william Lloyd Garrison
large number Of other persons from Washington, In
clnding members Of tho Cabinet Judges Of the Supreme
Cour scuators and Representatives Will be received
board the Arago nj Fortress Monroe
Governor Fenion. at the request of large number OF
Influential gentlemen, yesterday Issued proclamation
smai ling III cf.nor one appointing q day OF thanks
{, '. - thN lae inpurtin military successes by sub.
s..apax rhunda5. Vac 2OIL Insl,. for hs time yre.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1865-08-23
The Baton kOuge Advocate.

-
The irst number Of this cid and favorile
journal since its resumption, is before US,
and we congratulate our old friend Taylor
on his again taking to the chair editorial,
and hope he will receive the liberal encour.
agement at the hands Of tile public, which be
.ichly deserves.
From his excellent Greeting to the Pub
lie" we extract the following
aWe present ourselves to the pHblc a fter
four years Of dead strife, under peculiar.
Nv tered state of circumstances. The war
Just closed has wrought changes in the po
Iitlcal and social affairs Of the Southern eo.
pie, and it's becoming in US to ACCEPT those
charges as men who have played with the
sword for great stake aud lost should &C
cept it, Our cherished ideas Of State Right;
have been rulely thrust back upon us will
the bayonet, which has decided the Unior
Ito be paramount aud snprenei in all matier'
affecting the American people. I'll IS useless
to argue the constitutional question, for TIL
decision is made irrevocabpy Equally futile
and useless would be any discussion concern
ling the means BY which the institution .
slavery has been disposed Of. II is enougl
that that institution is now one Of the mem
! ories Of tbs past Il vas destroyed sgeius
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1865-08-23
General Beauregard.

We republished 10 our last issue an erii-
torial from New Orleans paper reiuting
charges brought against Gen. Beaufegard
by The correspondent Of a N. I. tialiy
These charges we're SO utterly at variance
with the character ard antecedents q the
illustrions soldier, that it seems TO Us .
waste Of time aud space to notice them 7, u
detail. of all the men who fought upon the
Southern side throughout the war Of the
sections. none hare c'earer, i1obier, more
uns1llied record than the hero Of Sumter,
end of Shiloh, the brilliant victor OF Man 90
asses the sword and shield of Charleston
The fate Of such man is public property
and apy attempt to lessen it is a dir ct at.
tack upon that precious aggregate OF lndl-
yidaal character, from which IS built up the
glory Of people. 10 that brilliant though
impalpable board, no Southern General has
contributed larger, Dobler, or more endur'
| ing share than Genera Beauregard, and nc
one has added his quota to the general mass
with more dsinterested patriotism, OF less
regard to personal fame.
Il i nat Suc0 u ulAu oHoutu w o@SusSu -
barbarity towards helpless prisoners shows
a reckless disregard ofeven common proba
bility that might well make thoughtfu
men pause, for if such recklessness is allow
4 ed to pass without note or comment, ~
mans character is safe for an hour. it ls q
the mercy Of every oneswho wie'ds an I'm
serupulous pen. But IN the present IN
stance The practice deserves, and should re re
!, ceiye special condemnation; tor II It Is COW N
ardly to draw a sword upon an nnarmet
j man. what is it to slur with INSCRIPTION
] pcn the reputation Of q man circumstance
as is General Beauregard. Has he tn
same facilities for ttfence that his detractor
have for attack Is the Northern pres
4 open to him as to them? Generous mind
! might ask themselves these questions, an
falling to receive satisfactory response
0 might sheath the pen, while mean one
nImight be shaned by The universal reprooll
d ton Of COED men and true into "a deccp
& regard for the opinions Of mankind
Metropolitan Record.