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The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-06-30
SOUTH CAROLINA.
Shocking Scenes and Terrible
Suffering.
Columbia Again Plundered.

From the Augusta tGaa Transcript 2.
The system of plumber inaugurated in some
of our Southern cities will, unless speedily ar
rested, bring the whole people to starvation.
We recently mentioned the sad condition of
the people of Camden, whose houses were sub.
ject to visitation by an armed mob, and who
were allowed to have nothing save by the suf-
ferance of abandoned and lawless men. Now
we learn that the people of Columbia have
been subjected to the Ike terrible visitation.
The description Is most piteOus, reminding one
of that plaintiff appeal entitled "The Groans
OF the Britons, which the unhappy people ad-
dressed to the Roman General, when the bar
barians were driving them into the sea: tap
pears that the mob began with attacks upon
the public stores; then private stables were
sacked then the supplies gathered at the de-
pots for the suffering and starving poor of the
city were carried of; then the wagons which
conveyed there the charities of other cities
were emptied. Even the mules attached to
ows and Orphans depended for " their support ~
were not spared.
The Picnic declares that there is no other
prospect before the people but absolute famine
and starvation. It says There are no less than
ten thousand people here daily receiving "a
tons, who have no other means of getting
bread for themselves and children.
waiting for the doors to open and give them
that daily bread for which they are authorized
and required to pray. What must be thought
of that conscience that beholds, without re-
morse, the suferings of these people, while
rending from the poor that pittance which
they have hitherto received from the hands of
charity? What sort of soul must the wretch
possess who rends from the destitute the small
bounty of foed which has just been given him
by the good Samaritan-who steals from the
starving and furnishing his cup of water and
crust of bread Language fails in any attempt
to describe the horrid greed of lust and selfish
ness which thus remorselessly preys on the sui.
feriDgs of the distressed.
The result of this horrid system of plumber
ing has been reached, and the executive com.
mittee of relief has given notice that their re-
sources are nearly at an end that they will in
short time be compelled to shut their doors
all supplies exhausted, and no means left
them to supply the citizens with food. What
remains? The prospect before Us is too terri
BILE for contemplation. We shall all have need
to make away from a community which thus
plundered by man, may be fairly assumed to
be abandoned of God.
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A Rebel Quarterln aster's Farewell
Address.

R6oc1 Had9SOA>S EoICvVCL1
Address.
A friend (says the Nashville Un;on) sends Us
the following humorous order, issued by q
rebel quartermaster. 1t make some very fair
hits:
HEADQUARTERS CHEATHAM's DIvIsIoN,l
NEAR GREENSBORO, N. G., April 26, 1865
GENERAL ORDERS NO. l.
Cubs of the Quartermaster's Department of
these hindquarters-herOes of thousand mud
holes and nary fight after four years Of
arduous service, marred by unsurpassed ink
singing and unparalleled hard cursing, your
chief bows to the edict of the general COM
manding, and declares these headquarters
mon cOmatibus in swampo."
need not tell my gallant ambassadors, who
have to the last braved the danger of being
kicked to death, that have not thoughtlessly
given up this "good egg" or consented to the
result from any distrust Of their abilities; but
feeling that it was worse than useless to steal
against such superior rank, have this day ca
pitulated to the corps headquarters.
By the terms of the agreement, you can re-
main at home until exchanged, Cor steal your
selves into the peniten tiary) taking with you
ali nriyate property, such as mules, coffee, su-
gar. and "spun truck" would suggest that
NV cubs take as much sugar and coffee as pos.
sible, or 1t will be wasted by being issued to the
You will take with you the satisfaction that
nroceeds from the consciousness of ''nest
we'll feathered," and l earnestly pray that "old
Frank" may not catch and bless you, as you
deserve for your noble and self-sacriicing con-
duct
Many have sought glory at the lannon's
month and have shed their best blood upon the
affairs of their country-although the glorious
privilege has been denied you, yet you have
ever had the first picking at the spoils, and in
the hour of battle have ever found you at
your post-far in the rear.
With an increasing admiration for the adhe-
siyeness of your fingers to g overnment prop.
ery and the ah spadsI re
membranes of the many things your ''affidavy"
has has enabled me to put on Abstract III
CD. c.,
Chief Ouartermaster Cheatham's Division.
OfficiaI-. NJ. EASTMAN, Chi. Cub of Dept.
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of meat and -four. The people in ton adjacent
counties are in starving condition, and relief
must be extended to so.oOopeople.
The Herads Charleston correspondent
says the delegation from South Carolina to
Washington, whose arrival was announced
yesterday, viii ask an early appointment of q
Provisional Governor for that State. Their
first choice for this position is Ex-Governor
Aiken, and their second Gen. Quincy, post
commandant at Charleston.
Taking general survey of commercial
matters at Boston, the Traveller speaks of q
little more activity, although in some depart
ments. such as the California trade, there is no
improvement. The domestic coal trade con-
tinues very dull. The foreign trade, including
that with the British Provinces, is about the
same as last year. East India commerce ap-
pears to be reviving, after long depression.
Boston newspapers all advise giving more at
tention to coastwise steam navigation, to COM
pete with New York.
The rebel jeff Thompson has applied to
the President for pardon, and proposes to take
up his residence in New Orleans. He made
Characteristic speech to his troops after being
paroled to the number of about 5000, in
which, after berating them for cowardice, and
charging them with laying in swamps till moss
had grown six inches on their backs he says
do not complain if you are not permitted to
have voice in elections and civil affairs. You
have forfeited all such rights, and it now be-
comes you to submit to such laws as the Fed.
eral authorities may deem proper to enact. We
have no rights, but must accept such privileges
and favors as government may see proper to
bestOw upon u.s."
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-Fords Theatre, wherein Mr.. Lincoln was
assassinated, has been purchased by the Young
Mems Christian Association of Washington for
300, OOO-it being the intention to raise the
amount among the various Christian. Associa-
ton throughout the country.
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West Point Examination.
Omcial Record Of the General Stande
ing OF the Entire Glass.
Correspondence OF the New York Times.
WEST PoINr, June II, 1866.
THE LAST DRESS PARADE.

THE LAST DRESS PARADE.
Prompt upon the minute, the magnificent
Drum Major and his superb band marched
upon the ground, playing the national airs, the
"Army Blue" and all that sort of thing,
signal for the corps to be in company line,
and for the visitors to rush forward to the best
points Of observation.
Colonel Black, the officer in immediate COM
mand of the corps. shortly after made his ap-
pearance, followed by the entire cadetship,
many but one; mass moved as by single
will, compact regular, precise and exact. The
sight was memorable. Standing in the centre
of the large parade ground were the cadets,
trim and neat, soldiers in port, men and mien
behind them the grand mountains, capped just
then by a threatening cloud, black as Erebus is
popularity supposed to be, whose feet, washed
by the pure waters of the Hudson, were hid
den by the choice shrubbery upon the bluff
In front OF them were the spectators, but they
were not tie point of interest; also their Col
onel, but he was not the object of their solici-
soae-oh! the Adjutant; well on him every
eye was turued, because under his close-but-
Toned coat he carried a scroll on which were
Traced 10 characters of lifelong interest the
name OF each cadet, his number, and. to q Ger.
tain extent, his fate. Long seemed the hour
OF parade: They marched and counter
marcned, filed right and filed left, moved OBJ
liquely and returned the other way. formed in
squares and mixed up, apparently in confu.
sion, only to appear on line as straight as the
path of rectitude. Then they rested. while the
band played. The internal emotions of the
sixty-eight cadets, soon to be officers in the
army, would form an Interesting study.
Doubtless each man saw in his minds eve bis
whole past course, rejoiced in his struggles,
and regretted his carelessness. What to him
were the young women, whose pretty heads
were burdened with loads of hair greater than
any the slaves of Arabia bag for their lords
What cared they then for the jewelled hand
that waved the elegant handkerchief in grace
full curves before their eyes? Doubtless, the
solicitous face Of the father, the anxious look
of the mother, the hopeful glance of sister,
added somewhat to the gravity of the mo-
ments reflections, but the gew-gaws of the gay
young firts who first steal hearts and then
coat buttons, had no destinations in that quiet
and pregnant moment of cadet-life. 10.
At last the silence is broken, and the Adju.
tant, with some agitation, and with less rapid
ty than usual, read
THR GENERAL STANDING
of the class of 1865. We present it entire, pre-
missing, that the probable result" as given in
yesterdays paper, parallels exactly with the Of
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"A commission consisting of David A. Wells,
of New York, Stephen Colwell, ofPhiladelphia,
and 8. s. Hayes, of Chicago, win meet in New
York this week, to inquire into the sources
of national revenue, and the best method of
collecting the same,n
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other demonstrations at parade, and these an
nouncements, which are matters of lifelong in.
terest to the cadets not only, but TO Thousands
besides, were received in absolute silence Par.
ade was then dismissed, and then cadets were
free.
Instantly groupings of families and friends
were seen all over the ground: Prof. Kobt. 4.
turned from Europe, met his son, who stands
at the head of his class, and congratulated him
upon the proud result; the family friends of
young Overman, who ranks next to Raymond,
greeted him in like manner, while Miller and
the rest of the five were equally heroized by
their parents and acquaintance.
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had como down owing to incessant ringing Of
bells, rendered the greatest assistance in rescu-
ing those who chung to the wreck, and her Of
ficers merit the gratitude of all who are In any
degree interested in the survivors.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1865-11-03
Startling Nashville News.

A startling discovery has been made in
this city within the last few days. n
large number of thieves have been dep
redating around the city for some time
past. All efforts to catch them have been
unavailing until lately. 1t has been as
certained that there are five different caves.
under the city, which are occupied by
thieves, burglars and counterfeiters.
The McNary vault in the graveyard
has been put under guard. and men set to
work to effect an entrance into the cave.
AS fast as the earth is removed, fresh
earth is thrown up from the inside Of the
cave. This is the same cave that Murrill
and his gang occupied when running of
negroes and horses. The affair has been
kept secret, but leaked out in spite of the
military. A year ago it was reported that
the McNary tomb was used as place to
store plumber, and it is commonly reported
that lake, covering five acres aud very
deep, is directly under the city. One man
swears to have thoroughly explored the
entire cavern, from one end to the other.
A guard has been stationed over the Ack-
len and Harden tombs. The looksmith
gives his opinion that the lock on the Nc
Nary tomb has been used recently. The
entrance to the cavern is at the foot of
Summer street. The military are deter
mined to- find out the outlet of the cave.
The entrance looks like a fissure in the
rock. The discovery originated from the
fact that quite number of murders have
been committed 10 the immediate vicinity,
which led to an investigation disclosing
the above facts.
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Equestrianism.

There is no doubt that equestrianism
is the most delightful and fitting exercise
for both ladies and gentlemen. The ex-
element resulting from the fleet motion of
high-mettled steed, the exercise partly pas
siye, partly active, cause an exuberapce of
spirits free from tho exhausting reaction
consequent on fatiguing gymnastics
There is nothing SO graceful, either, as
beautiful gnl, proficient in the art of eques.
trianism, in the saddle. The flowing robe,
the jaunty hat or cap with feather, the rosy
color in cheek and lip, the look of resolve
i'll the mouth, the proud glance Of the
eye, the firm set of the forearm and hand,
the sleek coat Of the noble steed, through
which every nerve appears: all form
group that is more attractive than any
thing that cold sculpture can present; for
it is warm and replete with life.
Many ladies have followed the treacher-
Gus light of strong-miudedness, and been
persuaded that the method of riding side
saddle is obnoxious to taste and common
sense and bar to free riding, and serious
y meditatiDg to ride la fourchette in
future. One lady, in letter to us, ur-
ges her sisters to ride "man-fashion" in
future, giving reasons for the adoption of
the plan, aud combating the sense Of in
delicacy by saying that "God would not
have given US limbs is they should not DO
shown" Bouuteous Nature has bestow-
ed many charms on lovely woman, but
only few are meant for public view; and
woman herselfin all ages and all countries
has adopted standard-variable, it is
true, in great mcasurc, but still standard
of decency, to which it would be we'll
for all to conform who value their good
name. Few men would wish their moth
ers, their sisters, or their wives, to be seen
riding la fcurcbette. 1t is against the
instincts of modesty as controlled by our
enlightened civilization. AS for its adj
vantages in free riding, speaking mega
lively, we have seen ladies' on horse
back, using the side-saddle, leaping four
feet fences and wide bitches, racing with
and defeating their mounted cavaliers
More than this, very few ladies would
care to do. 'There is nothing so becomes
woman as the vail Of modesty. Mag
York Mercury.
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Esop's Fables.

Notwithstanding these fables were writ
ten moro than five hundred years before
the Christian era they still hold the high
est place 10 productions of that nature in
the whole range of literatures. Learned
men aud great men have been fond OF
quoting them, AMI to illustrate subjects
they have been used from the times Of
Aristotle down to those of General Tay-
lor
At this period when the negro is the
su bject of legislation, controversy and con.
versation, one of them may be republished
and read with per,inency aud profit.
Esop says GA certain man having
bought a Blackamoor, was SO simple
as to think that the color ofhis skin was
only dirt and filth, which he contracted for
want of due care under his former master.
This fault he imagined might easily be
removed. So he ordered the poor black
to be put into tub, and was at consider
able charge in providing ashes, soap, and
scrubbing brushes for the operation. To
work they went, rubbing aud securing
his skin all over, but to no manner of pur.
pose, for when they had repeated their
washings several times, and were grown
quite weary, all they got by it was tina,
the wretched blackamoor eau ht cold and
died.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1865-11-03
JIGllstGIlaneuus.
The Most Magnificent Altar in America.


The dedication of the great altar in
the church of the Holy Family, Chicago
has just taken place with imposing cere
monies. This magnificent work of ar,
is thus described in the Times of the
10th utimo
The altar is the great object of att.ac.
ton which frs. arrests the attention OF
the beholder on entering the church
and it is an object at which one could
never weary of looking. Like oil gen.
uine works Of art, however, the first
glance conveys no impression of its real
beauty. 1t is not piece of decoration
built merely for effect, like the cheap,
superficial adcrnments of theatre or an
opera house. One must gaze long before
he is able to discover the surprising ex-
cellence Of the design, the materials, and
the rare beauty of its workmanship. 1t
seems to throw softened radiance through
the dim light Of the beautiful cathedral,
and shines there in the far end of the
great church like some rare and splendid
jewel, "wrought by the hands Of some cum
ming workman"
The sanctuary itself is decorated 10 a
most tasteful and gorgeous style. The
walls around are adorned with frescoes
executed in a superior manner; the
gothic columns which spring to the
vaultcd roof are appropriately adorned
while the side chambers on either side Of
tho sanctuary, display a profusion of or.
namcntal work which is absolutely be-
wildering to the eye. The sanctuary
ratings are Of elaborate wood work, in
which are. to be seen series of noble aud
expressive emblems, such as the atone.
mcnt, the crown Of thorns, the cross, and
appropriate symbols, which shadow forth
the various significant events in the life of
the Saviour.
Around the walls of the sanctuary arc
a series of tresco paintings, designed by
Mts'Es. Adec Il Fritz, of this city. These
arc executed with more than common
merit, and entitle tue artists to n high
rank in their profession. Que on the
east side represents the flight to Egypt.
The towers Of Jerusalem are dimly seen
in the distance, while before the fugitves
dark aud dreary pathway stretches
away, merging into gloom aud shadow
The figures are admirably finished, both
the human figures and that of the patient
mule, which seems to plod along uncon-
scious Of tue heavenly burden ich ii
bears. Near this picture, and little
further to the interior Of the sanctuary, is
another fine frrsco design, finished with
equal care, representing the Holy Family.
On the west side, in the corresponding
sections of the sanctuary, is a picture rep.
resenting the Matrimony of the Blessed
Virgin Mary, aud one of the death of St.
Joseph.
Around the dome are panels contain
ing series of pictures of angels, each
bearing in his hand some appropriate EN-.
blcm Of the passion or suflerings of our
Saviour. Above these are the cherubim
and seraphim, executed in most superi.
or and genuine style. All this portion Of
The work has been done by ,he direction
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Bs'4A poor Irishmau applied at the
churchwarden's office, at Manchester, for
relief, and upon some doubt being ex-
pressed as to whether he was proper OBJ
ject for parochial relief, be enforced his
suit with much earnestness.
"Och, yer honor" said he, "suro I'd
be starved long since but for my cat"
"But for what 7" asked the astonished
interrogator
"My cat" rejoinei the freshman.
"Your cat how so ?"
"Sure, yer honor, sould her eleven
times for sixpence time, and she was al
ways home before / could get there N.Y.
self"
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sD"A good story is now going about
Paris that old General ", bias been
in the habit of getting extremely intoxi.
Gated for many Years, but as he is always
taken charge Of by an old soldier servant
he is kept out of sight of his family, SO to
speak, no harm is done. A little time
ago, however, the General came home
"much as usual" and found his servant
very far gone indeed aud, in fact, they
tumbled down stairs together. "This will
never do" said the master; Il cannot
keep servant who gets drunk the same
day that | do" II do not wish to ipter-
fere with your arrangements, SIR replied
the servant but ] think we had better
part, for ] know l get drunk sometimes,
and you do every day"
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RATES OF ADVERTISING
3da)Oetital.
IN THE DARK.

Out Of the earthly years we live,
How small profit springs;
cannot think but life should give
Higher and better thugs.
The very ground wherein VIC tread
is clothed to please our sight
cannot think that we have read
Our dusty lesson right.
So little comfort we receive,
Except through what we see,
lcannot think We hllfb2lieve
Our immortality.
We disallow and trampIe so
The rights of poor, weak, men,
| cannot think we feel and know
They are our brethren.
So rarely our affections move
Without a selfish guard,
! cannot think we know that love
Is all of loves reward.
To him who smiteS, the cheek is turned
With such slow consent,
cannot think chat we have learned
The holy Testament.
Blind, ignorant, we grope along
y path misunderstood,
Mingling with folly and with wrong
Some proYidenlal good.
Striving with vain aud idle strife
la outward shows to live,
We tdmish, knowing not that life
Has better things to give.
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GA man wrote TO friend in Greece,
begging him to purchase books. From
negligence or avarice, he neglected to ex-
ecute the commission, but, fearing that
his correspondent might be offended, he
said when they next met, "My dear
friend, l never got that letter you wrote
to me about the books"
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ABOUT RIaHT.-A friend of mine
has wife who inAicts upon him every
season two or three immense evening par
ties. AT one Of those parties, he was
standing in very forlorn condition, lean
ing against the chimney piece, when gen.
tlemaD, coming up to him, aaid, "Sir, as
neither of US are acquainted here, think
we had better go home ~
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G5-It is said to be dangerous to be
working with a sewing. machine near a
window when there is u thunder storm.
1t is also dangerous to sit near some sew
ing machines when there 10 no thunder
storm.
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A friend said to an Irishmap, "Good
morning, Patrick slippery this morn
ing" SLIPPERY? aud be jabers, it is moth
ing else, yer honor. Upon my soul,
slid down three times without getting up
onct."
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ADMlNSTRATRIX'S NOTICE.

THIS rs TO GIVE NOTICE, That the sub
l. scrher has obtained from the Register of
Wills Of Hartford county, Md, Letters of Admin
isration on the personal estate of
CHARLES WARD,
late ofsaid county, deceased. All persons having
claims against said deceased, are hereby notified
10 exhibit the same with the legal vouchers there
of on or before the
9th day Of October, 1866,
or they may otherwise by law be excluded from
all benefit of said estate.
All persons indebted to said estate are request
ed TO make immediate payment
Given under my hand and seal, this 9th day
of October 1866.
ELIZABETH WARD,
OetI3 Administrative