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The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-06-09
Our Army Correspondence.
LETTER FROM THE SEVENTH
REGIM ENT.
SELMA, ALABAMA, May Is. 1865.

SELMA, ALABAMA, May Is. 1865.
To tie Editor of the Pioneer:
On the evening of the 9th of May, the
LIST Division 10th Army Corps was notified to
move at daylight next morning. According
to orders we were in readiness to walk to Sci
ma, some 80 miles, and moved out OF camp
about seven o'clock to the pontoon bridge.
little above the city of Montgomery, where We
halted for an hour or two. Soon after resting
a rumor was afloat that "Col Marshall had
pulled the longest straw" For what? was the
cry. Why, there are two boats going down to
Selma, and there is room enough for one bril-
gade, and the brigads commanders had to
draw. Colonel NJ. of the Sd Brigade 9th MINI.
18th and 35th Iowa and sd MOI was the
lucky one, and in thirteen hours after the 7th
Minnesota was encamped in the city OF Selma
the fastest marching on record.
We are now on post duty. but are looking
anxiously for the order To forward Smiths
command home. as the only particular inszuc.
tons on the picket lines are to keep United
States soldiers inside When 1t comes to this,
It does look as if the war was about to close,
and the amount of rebels passing in and out,
makes me very strong In the faith.
Colonel Marshall is In command of the
post of Selma
We are all well, and in hopes the next letter
I forward will inform you the 7th is on their
way home, remain yours,
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-06-09
A Scene in the Cabinet.

A Washington correspondent of the
New York Neus relates the following cpl
sode that occurred at Cabinet meeting a
few days since, which, while illustrating
President JoHNsoN's character, shows also
that he intends to be the master spirit of bis
administration
It is now definitely known that the Diff
Guilty at the Cabinet meeting on Friday
between Secretary Stanton and President
johnson had its origin in the attempt to
engraft negro suffrage on the Southern
States. President johnson, new to the
Presidential Office, expressed dissent to
the doctrine in q manner that led Mr..
Stanton to believe he could coerce or
friehten him into it. In this he was mis-
taken. His loud voice and threatening
attitude brought out the sleeping lion OF
Johnson,s nature, and the scene which en-
sued, until the Secretary found he had
mistaken his man, was terrible. At that
meeting, and in that scene, President
johnson gave evidence that abolitionism
had but little of his sympathy; and that, as
President of the United States, be had
duty to perform in serving the Union, not
in erecting one to serve the Utopian views
of men who would set aside all the princi-
Piles of the fathers Of the republic, in order
to mould one to suit their own selfish
views. In word, be gave evidence that
he held in his early days State rights views,
and if there is truth in phrenology he will
stick to it, for firmness islargely developed.
Mr.. Stanton cannot remain in the Cabinet,
unless as mere clerk. for Mr.. johnson is
President, aud will take the responsibility
of all acts, and will allow no one to act
contrary to bis views. During the last four
wears the heads of departments have each
set ND government of their own, scarce
even deignipg to consult the President.
This is now done away with. The Presl-
dent is at the head of the administration,
s-A is alone responsible to the people, ard
that responsibility he does not feel afraid
of meeting.
In other and better days of the republic.
Andrew johnson was Democrat without
reproach. That be will be So again the
evidence is accumula,;og to show it lis
firm intention. II be carries out tbi. re-
solve al: patriots will rejoice.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-06-09

-Four of the gang of bushwhackers who
robbed Fowler Station, real Quincy, few
DAYS ago, were captured opposite Canton Mo-,
on Tuesday night after q resistance which
caused the death of one citizen and the wound
ing of two others, and brought to Q ,incy.
where they were lodged in Jail. party Of
soldiers broke open their place Of confinement
seized the leader. and hung him to Tree. -
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-08-18

IRoN-cLAD DICTAToR.-An article upon the
iron-clad Dictator, in the Army AID Nary
Journal, says
1.-The English congratulate themselves that
the Dictator can be taken by bosrders. A tri-
fling experience with her three. deck scrapers, >
as they are called, would speedily dspel this de-
fusion. These deck scrapers are machines for
passing up through the deck from below, 9-inch
percussion shells, which are exploded by q SIM
pie contrivance, sweeping off everything within
their reach. They have been tested aboard the
Dictator by covering her deck with wooden men,
and exploding shell with one of the deck scra-
pers Such was the force of the explosion that
everything Was swept from the deck into the sea,
and the chain cable cut in two by fragment Of
the shell. II is no secret now that our monitors
in Southern waters were provided with these
deck scrspers, to defend them against night at
tacks from bosrders."
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-08-18

GEN. PoPE's TRUTHFuLSEss Mr.. A. d.
Richardson. in his book of the war, tells how
Gen Pope got the reputation of liar when
he did not deserve it:
AFTER the evacuation Of Corinth. Pope's re-
puta'ion suffered greatly from false dispatch.
asserting that ne had captured ten thousand
prisoners. Halleck alone was responsible for
the report Pope was in the rear One of hi.
suoordinates on the front autographed him sub
stantially a follows: The woods are full of
demoralised and flying rebels. Some Of my off,
GERS estimate their numbers as high As ten thou
sand; many Of them have already come into nv
lines Pope forwarded this message, which
said nothing about fixing prisoners, to Halleck,
without erasipg or adding line; and Halleck
smarting under his Notifying failure At Corintb,
tslegraphed that Pope reported the capture Of
ten thousand rebels. Pope's reputation for We
rscity was fatally wounded, and the newspapers
burlesoued him mercilessly.''
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-08-18

The LONDON METEOROLOGICAL SOCIETY
At recent meeting of the London Anthro-
biological Society, men of scientific reputa-
tions gravely announced that, IN their opin-
ion, the white race in America is degenerat-
ing, and will probably become extiEc
"Dr. Seemaun stated that he fully believed
that the present population of the United States
would die out If it were not constantly recruited
from Europe The Americans seem, too, to be
assuming the characteristics, both mental and
physical, of the aboriginal Indians. They are
moody, often sitting for long time together with
out saying q word. but. when excited, talking
with extraordinary vehemence; they are very
lean, have no calves, and their hair is long and
straight. very seldom curly. The influence Of
climate on race appears to be considerable Cat
tie taken to America, become so stupid tn they
lose the instinct of selfpreservation; and the
trains on the American railways are obliged to
be provided with cattle cstchers, as the animals
viii not get out of the way"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-08-18

TROOPS FOR CALIFoRIA.-The 18th regulars
U. S. Infantry. nearly 500 strong, leave for
California on the l6til.
The % U. S. Artillery will follow as soon
as ready. During the rebellion nearly all
the troops on the Pacific were called East,
and the men now going forward will assist
in subduing the Indians. The force now
operating against the Indians consists Of
rebel prisoners who entered the Union army
rather than be sent South. They have been
sent there from time TO time and are now
organized in SIX regiments, doing good ner-
vice under the old flag.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-08-18

SHARKS In NV YoRk HARBcH.-The small
sharks which occur along the coast of the
Northern States, are frequently captured for
the oil which they furnish, and are not often
considered dangerous to bathers. But the
following from the Brooklyn Onion shows
that it is not well to be exposed to large
ones
While number of youngsters were bathing
at the dock, foot of Fulton street, New York
side, last evening, an enormous shark was dis
covered by those on shore cir cling around the
swimmers, and evidently bent on mischief. An
alarm was immediately sounded, and the young
sters succeeded In reaching land unmolested,
but one lad who had ventured some distance in
to the stream, was singled out by the monster as
offering the surest prey The little fellow, dis
covering the peril in which he was placed, bent
all his energies to escape. Fortunately, just as
the shark was preparing to seize his prey, a
baited hook was thrown from the end OF the
pier to the monster, who, immediate
~ relinquishing the chase, seized the bait, and,
being securely hooked, was drawn ashore amidst
the plaudits Of the spectators. The monster
measured six feet in length, and weighed nearly
two hundred pounds.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-08-18

UREA, August ~, 1854.
DEAR SIR Permit me, very respectfully TO pre-
sent you with this certificate as a token OF your
wonderful skill az physician, and Of your depOrt-
ment as gentleman.
For more than seven years have been afflicted
nth sickness OF a nature peculiar TO females, ex-
eept that was bedridden for over two years and
unable TO move without assistance / have had nine
dferent physicians in the last two years. none OF
whom could help me Indeed, % use therovn words,
they were completely puxzl ID with my case, and
that all the medicine in the world could not restore
me, nor even help me- After much reflection,
CONSENTED 10 try your treatment; had heard YOU
so highly spoken of by those whom you had cured
soon realized the truth for myself that your supe
rior skill was beneficial, and q at your treatment
helped me in less than two weeks. In four months
| was 50 much improved that even my friends were
astonished. coutisue TO improve, and can nov
cheerirlly add this. my mite, with hundreds Of 9th
ers whose lives you have saved and rendered happy.
May God bless you. DIR. Oaks, in your ennOhling
and benedcient mission b suffering humanity.
shall always be happy % reply % any who may re-
fer to me az to your "a pahilities and skill
am, dear sir,
Yours. respectfully,
Mrs VI. +. GREY e.
No. 6, WhiteshOro Street, Utica n. Y
For references circulars 10 be had athis rooms
ONE hours, from A NJ. until sP. NJ.
sept IS davly
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-08-18

In Springfield, Mass, lately little tunnel
was discovered running from the bottom OF
a dry well, at an angle, towards the surface
The excavation, which was six inches to
foot in diameter. was made by toads. and in
it we're found no less that Sc Of them. Some
Of the diggers we're much emaciated, having
been at work on short rations for about a
month, the time the well had been dry. The
tunnel was about five feet long, and the toads
had only about foot more to go to reach
daylight The proprietor" of these toads
expects an immediate demand for their SER
vices at the Hoosac tunnel.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-08-18

The Canadian Parliament was opened
Tuesday by Lord Monck, Lieut.. Governor of
the Province. In his speech from the throne
he expressed hope that the Legislatures of
the other provinces would accept the confed-
Grafton scheme, He regarded with satisfac-
faction the 1" happy termination of the civil
war which had for the last four years pre-
vailed IN the United States" which result
could not fail to exercise beneficial infu-
ence on the commercial and Industrial inter-
ests of the Province.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-08-18

Henry A. Wise, once known as Governor
of Virginia in the days of certain John
Brown, has petitioned the President to have
his plantation near Norfolk restored to him.
he says that 1t is now in the hands of the
''so-called freedmen whom he wishes to
have sent away. The truth is. John Brown
portrait is hung up in Wise's parlor, and a
school of negro children have there learned
to sing a not altoeether unfamiliar song.
which tells how a certain old mans osoul i,
marching on" We think Wise will have
o wait awhile.-Proridence Journal.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-08-18

I CAPT. ALLEN JuNIL.-We are happy to
see that this brave and spirited young man
has returned to the scenes of his boynood,
again to mingle and commune with those
who idolize and worship him. At the break
ing out Of bostilrties, Capt Jumel had been
fairly entered upon bis official duties as sher-
empt from military duty. But the tocsln of
war having sounded, true to his noble ex-
tinct, he waived Official position, home and
friends, and rallied to the rescue. He pitch
ed into the atyss that yawned on the bloody
field OF carnage, but. unlike Curtain, be came
oat Of the ordeal unscathed. We hope be
may long live 70 enjoy the plaudits and APP
probation Of his fellow citifens.-BerriAe
(La.) Pioneer.
Im't the mefnphor above aliobflv s.mixad,s,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-08-18

FIRST VT. ARTILLERY.-The Battalion of
the LIST Vermont Artillery, composed of four
companies with about 400 men present, is
doing duty around Washington, commanded
by Lieut.. Col. Stafford. Two companies are
ten miles below Washington on the bank of
the Potomac. One company is at Fort
Washington, IS miles below the other at
Fort Slocum, north of Washington.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-08-18

APT ILLusrRATIoN.-The Providence jour
nal says the feeling of many of the late slave
holders is like that of a man towards his
hand just after it is cut of Though he sees
it discovered, the feeling is as if it remained
and could be moved at his will 1t seems as
absurd to many an old master to see Pom
pey or Juba before him ard be told that he
cannot order him about, as 1t would be TO
tell him that he cannot raise bis hand, now
vigorous and strong, to bis head.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-08-18

CENTS AT DISCOUNT the in st time in
four years, the conductors on the city cars have
this week began to complain that they have a
superiority of nickel coin. Pennies ofthe Oldest
and newest substance and design, are fast be-
coming drug. This is good sign-altho Oh
IT may not immediately herald the universal re-
turn to specie payments. By-and-by we shall
see the old silver bits of the smaller denomina-
tons coming out Of their hiding places They
are drug in the neighboring provinces. In
TACT they have been formally voted nuisance
Let them be brought into use here, then. where
they viii be properly sppreciated.-N Y.
Times.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-08-18
Us. SANITARY COMMISSION.
Army & Navy Claim Agency
NO CHARGE FOR SERyIG Es.
II. j. A0scard, Local .1gt.
Office at the Court House,
BURLINGTON, VERMONT.

THE q. S. SANITARY COMMISSION desiring 10
relieve Soldiers. Sailors, and their families nom
the heavy expenses usually paid for the prosecution
OF such claims have establish this Agencies collect
pensions. arrears Of pay. bounty ana other claims
against the Government. WITHOUT cBAR6E or E1-
PESSE OF ANY KIND wHsrEvzR TO THE CLAIMANTS.
On application sent TO this Agency, stating the
name and post offcs address OF the claimant, the
name rank, company, regiment service, and State
Of the soldier on account the claim 10 made,
date OF discharge or DEATH the proper blanks will
be filed out as far possible and for varded 70 the
person applying Thee can then be executed and
returned to this ONCE. where the clam will be pro-
secuted TO 6nal issue In the shortest possible time
July io-dsod2m - pa
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-08-18

The Navy Department has received intel
genoe that the rebel pirate Shenandoah,
before leaving Australia for her career OF
plundering and burning in the North Paci-
hc, took on board at Melbourne twelve hum
bred tons of coal, and that her present first
lieutenant, who joined her there, gave up
the command of an English steamer to enlist
IN her piratical service.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-08-18

FIsTULA LAcHRYsALis.-A wonderful cure per
formed by Dr II. A. Oaks having come under ouf
notice, We feel, the greatest confidence In recon-
mending hi. superior treatment TO such may be
afflicted with diseases Of the eye. This cure was
performed AFTER the case had been pronounced by
eminent ply sicAns incurabe, and the eye entrelys
destroyed and life despaired II. The eye Il a
we'll, healthy and brilliant ever, and no one ca
discern the difference. 10 IS really wonderful cur
and would grace any Of our medical records
Success TO Dr. oaks and his superior treatment
which IL entirely new.
Utica. May 2ist, 1861.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-08-18

I, Samuel steere of Fly Greek Otsego County,
do hereby certify that have been totally blind for
FORTY YEARs. and have been under the treatment
Of the most experienced Oculists and surgeons o,
New YORK, who h we pronounced my case incurable
| have been under DR.. II A. Oaks treatment for
seven weeks. have seen him hut three times and
for the first time to-day these many years en-
Abled TO discover objects clearly Senty rods distant
can also % read his name on his window shades
which have done in the presence Of witnesses from
excessive delight al returning vision. When first
saw the Doctor, ] was completely Frustrated 10
bodily health. He has completely restored me, an
AN very happy 20 say that ] feel fully t~enty
years younger. An nearly ~ y-srs old.
SAMUEL STEERE-
Utica, September 9Th, 1902
WrIsEssEs-J. A. Kidney and Or. Calvin kinney.
Frankford, Herkimer County.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-08-18

Thirty-6ve tuns of mail matter are daily
received at the Post Office 10 New York city,
and an equal amount sent away, making
seventy tuns handled every "a hours. The
receipts in six months of 1865, amount to
1855 ,929 So.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-08-18

The FIRST VERMONT CAVALRY was muster
Cd out of the United STATES service Wednes-
day afternoon, by Lieutenant Davidson. The
regiment numbered % officers and 400 men.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-08-18

We take pleasure in recording another wonderful
cure by Dr Oaks. Young man Who is empl we'd
a CLERK in the establishment Of L. wilkins Esq
coniectoner, 4e., No 81 Blocker Street Utica was
cured OF total blindness arising from Amsurusis lie
is now as well and can see as perfectly as at any
period OF his Ii
Utica. August. tS6l.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-08-18

A drunken man got on a locomotive at
Rochester, n. Y, and opening the throttle
valve the engire started Of just as a train
was approaching. The fellow had sense
enough to jump of hut not to reverse the
engine, and it dashed into the train, causing
Q bad smash MP.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-08-18
EXECUTIVE MANSION,

ExEaUTIvE MANSION,
WASHINGTON, August 4. 1862.
To Count 4. de GGsparin;
Dear SIR; Your very acceptable
letter dated at 0rbe, Canton de Vaud, Switzer-
land, 18th of July, 1862, is received. The moral
effect is the worst of the affair before Richmond,
and that has run its course downward. We are
now at q stand. and shall soon be rising again,
a. We hope. believe it is true that, in men
and material, the enemy suffered more than we
in that series Of conflicts while it is certain he
is LEES able to bear it.
With us every ,)der il man Of character,
and must be treated with more consideration
than is customary in Europe. Hence our great
army, for slghter causes than could have pre-
vailed there, has dwindled rapidly, bringing
necessity for a new cal earlier than was anti
cipated. We shall easily obtain the new levy,
however. Be not alarmed, if you shall learn
that We shall have resorted TO draft for part Of
this. Ii seems strange, even TO me, but it is
true, that the Government is now pressed 10 this
course by popular demand. Thousands who
wish not to personally enter the service are new
ertheless anxious to pay and send substitutes,
provided that they can have assurance that un-
willing persons, similarly situated, will be COM
PEELED to do likewise Besides this, volunteers
mostly choose TO enter newly forming regiments,
while drafted men can be sent TO fill up the old
ones, wherein man for man they are quite douby
as valuable.
You ask, why IS it that the North with her
great armies SO often is found with inferority Of
numbers face to face with the armies of the
South!" While | painfully know the fact, a
military man, which | am not, would better |
answer the question. The fact know has not |
been overlooked, and suppose the cause of its |
continuance lies mainly in the other fact that /
the enemy holds the interior a-d we the exterior
lines and that we operate where the people /
convey information to the enemy, while he oper-
ates where they convey none TO us.
| have received the volume and letter which
Tou did me the honor Of addressing to me, and
Ur which please accept my sincere thanks
GU are much admired in America for the aoill-
y Of your writings, and much loved for your
generosity to US and your devotion. to liberal
principles generally.
You are quite right as to the importance to
is for its bearing upon Europe. that we should
chieve military successes, and the same is true
or us at home as well as abroad. Yet il seems
that series Of successes. extending
through half year. and clearing more than a
hundred thousand square miles of country,
hould help US 30 little, while q single half-de-
Eat should hurt us 20 much. But let us be d.
lent 4r-.
/ am very happy to know that my course has
ct conAicted with your judgment Of propriety
nd policy. can only say that have acted
pom my best convictions without sel6shness or
,alice. and that BY the help Of God / shall con-
nue. to do 20. -
Please to be assured Of my highest respect and
steem. A. LINCOLN.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-08-18

FORTY YEARS EXPERIENCE
Has fully established the superiority OF
REDDING'S RUSSIA SALVE
over all other healing preparations.
-FOR SALE BY
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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-08-18

Charley W. manly little fellow Of
five years, fell and cut his upper lip SO badly
that q surgeon had to be summoned to sew up
the wound. He sat in his mothers lap during
the painful operation, pale, but very quiet, res
olutely shutting back his tears and mosns In
her distress, the young mother could not refrain
from saying, "0h, doctor, fear it will leave q
disfguring scar ~ Charley looked up into her
fearful face. and said, in . comforting tone,
"Never mind, mamma, my mcustache will cover
il -
Charley ", ought to be rela ton
of a resolute little chap whom we knew ANY
years ago. smart kick by horse, and
right in his face, had not only knocked him
eepseless, but had badly fattened his nose,
which was hatter before than quite suited
his taste A doctor near by was called, and
while administering restoratives to him. re-
marked to his mother that the nose was not
injured so but that it could be brought INTO
fair share again. The boy, reviving just as
the doctor made the remark, spoke out,
=" Doctor, can't you make it a little peak
ed-er -