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The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-06-30
A RIOT OF FIREMEN.
Confusion and BlOOdsh ed.-~kifty
Persons Wounded.
From the New York Times, 2ist.

From the New York Times, 2lst.
Yesterday was set apart by the iremen of
Astoria, Jamaica Flushing, aud College Sont,
for trial of FIRE apparatus at Flushing. tx,
tensve preparations were made fOr grand
display, and engine companies No. and z, OF
the eastern district No. OF the western ais
trict. Brooklyn, and No. al of New York, were
invited to be present. Consequently, early in
the day, sn immease number Of firemen and
their friends assembled in town. In conse-
Quence of some delay, the trial Gid not take
place until about two o'clock p. NJ, and scarcely
had the machines been put in working order,
when c tumult arose on Main street, near
Woolleys which became so formidable in its
proportions that all idea OF further
trial was abandoned. 1t appears that an
engineer from The eastern district offered bet
of $40 to member of the Astoria company,
each having been discussing the merits OF the
Smith and LETTERS engine, when they quarrell-
ed over the terms of the bet-the Historian man
first striking the eastern district man. Their
partisans then took mp the quarrel, and in a
few minutes the fight became general between
the LETTERS men and the Smith men. AS soon
rs the report of firearms was heard the bust.
ness men of the town closed up their stores,
and in few minutes afterward the widest dis
order prevailed. The reports OF pistols, the
clashing of bowie knives, the screams and
curses Of the combatants, the terrified shrieking
ars of stone, rendered the scene one OF intense
horror The house-tops were crowded with
men, while the women and children sought
refuge in cellars. This state of things lasted for
about two hours, when the rain commenced to
fall in torrents, and seemed to cool the pas
sions of the Infatuated rioters, and they gradu-
ally quieted down and collected their wounded
and disabled friends. 1t is impossible to state
the number of those injured, but it is estimat-
ed at fifty or sixty. A lady, whose name was
not ascertained, received bullet wound in the
breast. Several citizens and children were
wounded by stray shots, but the fighters them
selves suffered the most severe injuries. The
wounded brought to Williamsburg include
Pat. McGinnis, - Mccarthy, knife wound
in the neck; Ed. McHugh, badly injured about
the head Charles Van Dyke visitor. badly; +.
Kelly, head bruised. The scene of the fight
presented evidences of a terrific conflict
bricks and stones, knives and broken pistols,
lying about on all sides.
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A SMALL REBELLION OVER.
THROWN.

New YoRK, June 26.-The Government of
san Salvador has issued an official bulletin civ
ing details OF battle at Union which oyertbTew
the recent rebellion. The loyal forces sur-
rounded and entered the place after severe
hghtlng. Cabinas, the rebel leader, when he
saw the day was lost, bravely rushed forward.
Ma wnen within few feet of the loyal General
Catruck, fired his revolver at him Init missed
his aim. Catruck returned the comnIiment
and Cabinas fell wounded.
IN the struggle which ensued around the
two leaders Cabinas disappeared.
Inc official bulletin declares that he sought
ana ootained refuge on North American war
vessei In the harbor. Another account saws
tnat ms oody was subsequently seen on shore,
and his friends were apparentlv conveviny
him to place of burial. II was Supposed that
ne died on the American war vessel The
papers OF the rebel chief were captured as well
as several leading officers.
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FROM RICHMOND.
Release of Judge Ould-The Old
Keeper of the Libby Imprisoned.

New YORK, June 26-The Heralds Rich
mond correspondent says Judge Robert Ould,
late rebel Exchange Commissioner, and Major
Darlington, one of his assistants, have been re-
leased from Libby, Prison, on parole, where
part in the notorious Misrepresentation of mo.
ney and comforts sent to imprisoned Union
soldiers, by their friends at the North. 1t ap.
pears that Ould ard Darlington did not take
part in these sinful transactions, but Others
connected with the rebel exchange bureau,
who are still in confinement, did.
The Infamous tyrant over our prisoners of
war, who escaped some time since from Libby
and was retaken, is now chained to the wall Of
his dungeon and is being made to taste of his
own horrors towards our poor BOYS.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-06-30
FROM SAVANNAH,
Steamers Losr-StOck of Cotton IN
Come I'm.

NEW YORK, June 27.-The steamer Port an
Prince brings Savannah dates to, the 23d. The
Savannah Herald has dispatch dated Augusta
21st, announcing the loss of the steamer Honis'
burg, by raining on snag, fifteen miles from
that city. Two lives were lost and most of the
cargo WAS saved.
Many rebel paroled prisoners are arriving At
Savannah. ~
The savannah and Ogeechee canal boats are
to be repaired and put in order. ~
The order prohibiting the wearing of rebe,
uniform is being strictly enforced.
A writer in the Savannah Herald gives us
the nearest approximate to the stock of cot
ton OF the last crop yet to come to market as
one million and quarter bales.
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OFFICIAL BULLETIN.
Surrender of Galveston to the 0.
S. Forces.
Proclamation of the President
Raising the Blockade.
WAR DEPARTMENT.,
WASHINGTON, June IS, $40 p. M.(

WASHINGTON, June 23, $40 p. Ms
To IMajor General Die:
The Navy Department has just received off,
cial dispatches from Admiral Thatcher, dated
at Galveston, June s, reporting that on the LIST
Of the month, Gen. Brown, commanding the
United States forces, occupied and garrisoned
Brownsville; on the I'd of June the rebel Gems.
Kirby Smith and Magruder met in the harbor
of Galveston Gen. r, J. Smith, representing
Maj. Gen. Candy, and General Kirby Smith
then and there signed the terms of surrender
previously agreed upon at New Orleans on the
9th of June. Full and formal possession of
Galveston was delivered to the United States
forces, and the flag Of the Union raised. On
the 9Th Of June Admiral Thatcher went ashore
and was cordially received by the rebel naval
and military authorities, who requested part
of the United States naval forces to remain
there for their protection. Galveston is before
this time thoroughly garrisoned by United
States forces sent forward by General Candy.
Gen. Sheridan is also probably there.
The Presidents proclamation raising the
blockade will be Immediately issued.
(Signe0 E. NJ. STANTON,
Secretary of War.
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SONS OF LIBERTY.

CINCINNATI. June 2G.-The President has
pardoned Chas. Walsh, one of the Chicago
conspirators, now in the Penitentiary at Co
lumbus. The sentence of Thomas B. Payne.
ordered by military commission to be shot. is
c0mmuted to five years Imprisonment in the
Ohio penitentiary.
The Gazette's indianapolis special says it is
reported that indictments have been found
against Bowles, Milligan, Walker and other
Leading members of the Sons CT Liberty in the
Y. 5. Court, as safeguards in case of an adverse
the jurisdiction of the military Commission
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TERRIBLE RAILROAD ACCIDENT

CINCINNATI, June PA Louisville dis.
patch OF the 23d says the New Albany Ledger
reports terrible accident on the Ohio and
Mississippi Railroad near lafayette, Ind, YES
terday. The freight train bound east and the
soldiers train west collided. The engineers
and firemen of both trains were killed. While
an angry dispute was going on between the
conductors as to the blame, another freight
train from the east ran into the soldiers train
at the station, killing fifteen men and wound
ing $50. The soldiers belonged TO Illinois
and Missouri regiments and were homeward
bound.
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COrnOrants In Custody

New YORK, June 23.-The Times Wash.
ington special says most of the scamps who
have been swindling our soldiers, are caught
with Their hands full of uncollectable accounts.
one man having on hand $4,000 of unpaid
accounts against the Government. LARGE
sums of money have been recently invested in
soldiers accounts by se-called claim agents i'm
this city and Baltimore, who have purchased
what are called soldiers check books, in some
instances the agent giving the soldier but one
fourth of the amount coming to him from
Government. 1t has been decided that the
check book transfer is not such an assignment
of claim as will entitle the holder to receive
money due the soldier.
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FROM BUFFALO.
Railroad Nleeting-.PrepelIer Sunk.

BUFFALO, June 27.-The annual meeting of
stockholders of the Buffalo and State Line
Railroads was held in this city 20 day Dean
Robinson, Chas. H. Lee, Jas. e. Harrison.
Henry L. Lansing, Milton Courtride, William
Patter, John A. Tracy, Edwin Smith, William
Williams and Hamilton White were elected
Directors. At subsequent meeting of Direc-
tors Dean Richmond was unanimously elected
President in place of George Palmer, deceased.
BUFFALO, June 27.-There was very heavy
blow on the lake last night and TO-DAY The
weather is very cold. 1t is reported the pro-
peller Comet was sunk in Washington Harbor
Green Bay, with cargo and merchandise,
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-06-30

DEATH OF A MINNESOTA SoLDIER.-Mrs.
Senator RAMSEY, who returned home yes
terday, hands Us the following memoran-
dunn Of the death q Minnesota soldier, at
White Hall Hospital, Philadelphia, which
she visited: VIM. b. ABBOTT, Company G,
Sixth Minnesota, Wednesday, June 2, 1865,
of chronic diarrllea. Mrs. RAMSEY in
forms us that other Minnesota soldiers
who had convalesced sufficiently, had
been discharged and were on their way
home.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-06-30
GIGANTIC PETROLEUM swENDLE

NEW YoRk. June N.-An alleged gigantic
yesterday before Justice Dodge at the Jeffer-
son Market Police Court. TIE United Service
Petroleum Company Is the institution involved.
and it is charged that two of it's reputed OH
GERS, A. D. Mann and Daniel Stratton, Jr..
have deffauded different persons Of large
amounts Of money. Mr.. Geo. Kellogg made
acharge against these two men, and Mann WAS
arrested and committed, but Stratton was out
Of the city.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-06-30

The billiard match for the Champion
shin of Massachusetts between W. A. To-
bin and r. E. Wilmarth, of Boston, was
PLAYED at Durmstead Hall one night last
week. The match resulted in transferring
the champions cue from Tobin to VIII
rtb, who won, scoring 1901 points to
Tobin's 1,42s.
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MASONIC CELEBRATION.

LOUISVILLE, June 26.-The celebration of
st Johns Day by the Masons, on Saturday,
was very imposing. They partook of splen.
did banquet and had one Of tina finest process
ture whereof was the LouisyiIle Commanders
No. !. knight Templars on black horses, COM
manded by Charles r. Woodruff Deputy
Grand Commander of Kentucky.
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OLD ROUTE TO RICHMOND.
Special Dispatch to the Chicago Times.

New YORK, June 26.-To-day for the first
time in four years direct overland communi-
cation Is to be had between New York and
Richmond-the old railroad route with con-
Meeting links of steamboats, and stages being
opened.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1865-10-28
Meeting of the Legislature.

An early meeting of this body seems to be
desirable On this subject the Richmond
Times says: We have taken much pains to
ascertain the public sentiment of this State,
and we believe that it is almost unanimously
in favor of the Governors converting the Leg
islature by the 10th of November. All feel
that there is great, indeed, an imperative ne
cessity for the meeting of that body as soon as
the members can repair to Richmond and or
ganize in extra session A short session will
gether at once, and an old-fashioned long one
the consequence of its meeting in December.
There is no instance on record of any Virgi-
MIA Legislature ever having achieved anything
before Christmas where it met on the first
Monday in December. The thing is impos-
sible.
Revolutions, earthquakes, whrlwinds, in
deed, nothing short of the cholera or the yell
low fever could break through the immemo-
rial usage of the Legislatures doing nothing
before the first of January. This spell of pro-
scriptive Incidence, which is of a colonial an
tiquity, can be broken by an extra session,
and by nothing else The great and vital
questions and issues which would justify the
Governor ia converting the Legislature in ex =
traordinary session would impress upon the
members of that body the Importance of rapid
and effective work, for nobody wants speeches
now.
"The people of Virginia having elected a
thoroughly loyal Legislature the sooner it does
the work which must be done, before Virginia
will be able to regain her former civil rights
and position in the Union, the better for us
all. There are many reasons of the gravest
character why the Legislature should meet at
once; there are none in favor of DELAY"
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k@ Petroleum at this time is in the as

kg Petroleum at this time is in the as
cendant, and if the figures do not err, really
very heavy and profitable business is this of
ole" To give our readers some idea of the
extent of the oil trade in Western Pennsylvs-
MIA, we extract from the Oil News, published
at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the following
statements in regard to what this trade is do
ing for the railroads and the country at
large
The Pennsylvania Railroad carried over
81 100000 worth Of oil to Philadelphia in
September for which it must have received
$50 900, business worth to it 100000 a
year. The Cleveland and Pittsburgh Rail
road, since Cleveland has become the depot for
the Western oil trade, carries enormous
freights, and tho road shows by its earnings
the Importance of the trade. Every railroad
that stands between oil and the markets is
sure of large profits.
What has the oil trade, the product for
which is confined mostly to one county, and
the transportation profits to few lines of
railroad, done for the cities? 1t has added
| $20,000,000 to the trade of Pittsburgh; has
become chief and profitable foreign export
from New York and Philadelphia, has mate
rally added to the growth of Cleveland, Gin
cinnati, Louisville, Marietta and Parkersburg
by the domestic trade and refining business;
has made Titusville, Oil City, Cory and
Meadville; has transformed Pit Hole from a
wilderness to full 'Aedged city with 10000
inhabitants, paved streets, gas, railroads, mil
| onaires, mayor, police and garroters in 80
days. ........-.
What has this article of oil done for COM
morco and the Government? To commerce
it pays yearly tribute of $55,00o,o00 To
Government it gives daily revenue of $12,-
00O or 81 $50 900 a year. 1t adds the value
of 6O00O,000 gallons to our foreign trade. 1t
contributes more than any other single pro-
duct in the country to the payment of our
national debt and to our national credit
abroad.
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NOBLE GENEROSITY The Richmond
Times of yesterday says Rev. A. E. Dickinson
received two letters from Kentucky; one con-
tanned a check for seven hundred and eighty
five dollars, to be used by the Orphan Com
mittee Of the Baptist General Association in
educating the children of deceased Confede-
rate soldiers-the other letter contained a note
for six hundred and fifty dollars to be used by
the Baptist Sunday School and Publication
Board of this city, in supplying the destitute
of the State with the Word of God These
two important interests are ably represented
in Kentucky by ReVs. A. Broaddus and G. r.
Bagby, who are receiving liberal amounts to
be expended in Virginia.
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National Express COmnanY.

We call attention to the advertisement of
this Company in another column This is an
enterprise that appeals to the interests of capt.
talists and the gratitude and benevolence of
the people of all sections of the country
The Company was projected with a view to
give employment to worthy and competent
men of the Federal and Confederate armies
and navies, whom the war has deprived of
property and occupation. Selections for the
different positions will be made with reference
to business qualifications and merit. Com
missoners have been appointed in all of the
States, and we are assured, upon the best
authority, that they have thus far met with
most gratifying success.
AS an investment there is probably no bust
ness that yields larger and more certain and
prompt returns, than the Express and
when the further consideration is added, of the
opportunity of showing our appreciation of
the services of the brave men who have been
deprived Of property and occupation by the
war, we are confident that the citizens of Nor
folk will not be behind those of other cities in
liberal subscriptions to the stocks Wehave
seen the subscription lists of Richmond, and
find that the banks, brokers, and shrewdest
business men of the Capital have invested
literally.
We have, in our city, many able officers,
who might be pro6tably employed if this en-
terprise is pushed forward at once.
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THE LEGALITY OF TAXING UNITED STATES
BoNDs.-The question in regard to the legali-
ty of taxing United States bonds, under the
internal revenue law has created much inter
est throughout the entire country, and deci-
sion in a court of law goes far towards estab-
fishing precedent to judge the actions of the
officers of law. Such decision was on Mon
day last made in the Court of Appeals of New
York, Chief Justice DEMO presiding. The
question was brought before the court whether
the taxes demanded by the collectors on Uni
ted States bonds were legal? The justice, af-
ter long argument, decided affirmatively, re-
versing the action of lower court and sus-
tanning the legality of the taxation. The
opinion was concurred in by all the judges,
thus affording most important precedent in
our legal annals.
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CAPT. JOHN NJ BRooKE.-We are happy
to state that the Board of Visitors of the Vir-
ginia Military Institute have recently organ
lied new department of instruction. en-
bracing Practical Astronomy, Geodesy, Ne
teorology, and Physical Geography, and that
Captain John M Brooke, late Of the Navy,
has been called to this new chair. Captain
Brooke has accepted the appointment, and he
may be expected at an early day to enter upon
the discharge of his duties Captain Brooke
IS SO well known to the public, in connection
with deep sea soundings, ordnance and geo.
graphical researches, that the State has been
fortunate to secure the services Of so gifted a
son to prosecute his investigations in connec-
ton with its Military Institute, and we may
confidently anticipate valuable results to fol-
low in the important field Of applied science.
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The Georgia COnventiOn-AlI Mem
bers to be Amnestied.

MHedgeoiHe, Ga, Oct. 2l-Several of the
members having been elected to the Georgia
Convention who We're excluded fIom the am
nesty, Gov. Johnson wrote to the President,
and received the following telegram:
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10, 1866
=" Governor D. johnson:
" Your letter of the It'll was received. Send
list of the members elected to the Conven-
ton, in order that pardons may be issued and
Che amnesty oath may be obtained by the
members W. HUNTER,
'Acting Secretary"
Thirty-four members are already elected
who require pardon, and they are the alb lest
men elected
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The SOUTH CAROLINA ELECTION. The
result of the election in South Carolina for
Governor, is said to be in some doubt. Al
though General Hampton declined before the
election, he received a heavy vote. Mr.. Orrs
chances, however, are believed to be the best
In the city of Charleston the workingmen
elected large portion of the Legislative
ticket a...
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LATEST NEWS.
By TELEGRAPH
FOR THE DAY BOOK.
From washington.

Washington, Oct. 27.-Ex-Confederate
Postmaster General Regain had long and
pleasant interview with the President this
morning, and is now on the eve of his depart
ure for Texas.
To-day the Trmisian ambassadors paid an
official visit to the Secretary of State. No
time, as yet, has been fixed for their formal
presentation to the President
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From South Carolina.

charleston, Oct 26.-'Thc Masonic Frater-
nifty of Columbia have chosen VIM Gilmore
Simms and Robert Burns, as Commissioners
to represent to the Northern brethren the par
tculars of the condition of the Lodges.
All indications, so far, show the election of
Wade Hampton as Governor of the State.
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From Washington.

Washington Oct. 27.-The President has
directed that all pardons issued under the
amnesty proclamation, that are not called for
at the Department of State, within one week
after they are ready for delivery, will be for
wardcd to the Governors of the respective
States
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GEN. WADE HAMPToN.-By reference to
the telegraph head, it will be seen that Gen.
Hampton is probably elected Governor of
South Carolina. 1t is the first time in his
career, that he has ever exhibited any proves
in the running line, but it seems, he was able
to beat the alternative ORR "any other
man"
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asa- The Petersburg Express of yesterday
says "a portion of the distinguished party of
English tourists now visiting this country al
rived in that city on Thursday, and registered
at Jarratts Hotel. They visited the localities
of interest about the city during the day, in
company with our young townsman, Mr.. Geo.
Simpson, whose brother in England is an init
mate friend of the party
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FEMALE WAGES IN MASSACHUSETTS,
the shoe manufacturing towns, girls at work
upon sewing machines are paid 81 or SIS per
week fer ten hours per day. Girls who I'M
derstand coat making are in some places paid
$40 per week.-Boston Traveller.
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gGs- The Washington Star says it will ne
cessarily require between FIVE and eight mil
lions more next year than it did last, to meet
the expenditures of the Pension Bureau, (which
are now and will continue for some time to be
very heavy. Last year the amount paid out
on account of pensions was about five mil
lions.
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From New York.

Ne,c York, Oct. 27.-The Government has
seized a large quantity of alcohol on account
of attempting to defraud the Custom House, a
number of the officials are said to be implicatd
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BfSs- The disaster which occurred in our
harbo yesterday, in the explosion of the
boiler of the tug " Coinjock," by which four
valuable lives were lost, has east gloom over
our community. The particulars of this sad
affair will be found in our local columns.
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