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The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-04-14
EXECUTIVE MANSION, !
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20, 1865. {


His Encelency Goo. Fletcher: 1t seems that
there is now no organized military force of the
enemy in Missouri, and yet that destruction OF
property and life is rampant everywhere Is
not the cure for this within reach of the people
themselves? 1t cannot but be that every ma o.
not naturally robber or cut throat, would GID.
ly put an end to this state of things A large
majority in every locality must feel alike upon
this subject; and if so, they only need to reach
an understanding, one with another Each
leaving all others alone solves the problem |;
and surely each would do this but for his APP
prehension that others would not leave him
alone. Cannot this mischievous distrust be
removed? Let neighborhood meetings be ev-
erywhere called and held of all entertaining a
sincere purpose for mutual security in the fu-
ture, whatever they may heretofore have
thought, said or done, about the war or about
anything else. Let all such meet, and waving
all else, pledge each to cease harrassing Others
and to make common cause against whom
ever persists in making, aiding or encouraging
further hostilities. The practical means they
will best know how to adopt and apply. At
such meetings old friendships will cross the
memory, and honor and Christian charity will
come in to help.
Please consider whether it may not be well
to suggest this to the now afflicted people of
Missouri.
Yours truly, a. LINCOLN.
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The Leaders of the Rebellion.
A late issue of the Philadelphia Pre-

A late issue of the Philadelphia Press
says:
We have seen private letter from one Of
in which, after speaking with much humanity
Of the betrayed Southern masses, he says
"Now mark me Davis, Hunter, Cobb and
the rest, will call upon our armies. the Union
armies, when peace has been conquered, to
save them from their own people
There is no difference of opinion at the
North as to what these leaders deserve,
but there is as to what it is good policy to
do. Some of the political leaders of the
South richly deserve hanging, but it is
quite probable they will meet with great.
er punishment from their own people, as
soon as the reaction takes place in the
South, but we believe that reaction will
be the sooner and stronger, in proportion
to the magnanimity shown by the North
A general amnesty by the North would &C
complish two good objects. 1t would
manifest forgiving and liberal spirit to
the Southern people, making them less
fearful that making peace with us was
nothing but an abandonment by them, to
our mercies, of their leaders. This feeling
of deserving their friends is a disgrace to
all honorable minds, and there is reason to
believe that it now operates most power
erfully on the southerner against termi-
nation of the conflict. Our arms are every
where victorious, but amidst all the re-
joicings, there is a " still small voice /" that
tells every thoughtful mind that peace is
still far distant unless the wisest, and no.
blest craftsmanship is brought to bear
upon the minds of the Southern people.
The number at the North who would re-
duce the South to the condition of Poland.
we apprehend is not large. There are
some, however, who have constantly mis-
took the intense hatred for the South.
which fills their bosoms, for love of the
Union, and these, of course, will be salts.
fed with nothing but the utter ruin of the
Southern people. But the great majority
of our people, and all our soldiers are ami
mated by nobler feelings. They would
welcome general amnesty, and an i'm
mediate restoration of the "Union as il
was"
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SAINT PAUL.
cooperative Movements.

Dispatches via Knoxville announce the
capture of Boone, North Carolina, by Gen.
S1oNEMAN, on the 9th ult. The rebel
force was easily routed. Boone is about
100 miles southwest of Danville. The
cavalry force now moving towards LEE
from the West is estimated at 20, 900 men,
and is expected to play an important part
in the destruction of LEES army.
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The Heavy Artillery.

Aprivate letter from Chattanooga states
that Lieutenant Colonel BAXTER has been
appointed Chief of Artillery of the post OF
Chattanooga-quite an important position.
Lieut.. ,. d. EAeAN is now acting Adjutant
of the regiment. All the forts and re-
doubts at Chattanooga are now manned by
the Heavy Artillery, the light batteries
having been ordered away.
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The official kilograms we print this
morning are In the highest degree encours
aging. The dispatch from Gen. GRArT.
dated from Nottaway Court House, about
fifty miles southwest OF Richmond, indi-
Gates that the chances for LRs's escape are
Desperate. SHERIDAN was nearly In his
front, and, if the infantry came np, WAS in
hopes Of capturing OF dispensing the whole
of his army. A reference to any map of
large scale will bring the "situation "more
wildly to the eye than q column of writ.
ing. The dispatches are all dated the 9th,
and were telegraphed from Winona. Later
reports will be awaited with intense inter-
est, for the capture of Richmond and Pc
tersburg, important as these events are,
bear no comparison to the destruction of
LEES army.
The capture of Richmond resulted in
the destruction and capture of an immense
amount of war nsateriel. All the rebel
iron-clads were exploded, and 5000 pris-
oners, 500 cannon, thirty locomotives and
800 cars fell into the hands of WurzKL.
Uncle ABRAHAM went up to the city, and
was received with great enthusiasm by the
remaining inhabitants 90, 600, half
OF them OF " African descent - vulgarly
called "niggers." -a.t ~r'.
AL honor and glory to our brave SOL
diers! The thought of their sufferings
and sacrifices should exterminate the mis-
cradle hate of non-combatants, and unite
all hearts in Thanksgiving and gratitude to
the "GoD Of Battles, who, through their
heroism, has given US the grand successes
which this day are to be celebrated.
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The principal object OF Gen. Buffers
VISIT to Washington is to settle up his
financial affairs with the government.
after he has effected this, it is believed
ne Will tender his resignation as Major
GENERAL His friends advise him not tn
accept the position of Chief of the Freed
mans bureau, which has been rendered
him. The position was offered to Solicitor
Whiting, who refused it. 90 -
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Extensive Seizures of BreWerles'

Thirteen breweries we're seized at AL
leehany City and Pittsburg, on Monday,
by revenue officers, for fraudulent returns
of the amount of beer and liquor manu-
featured. The breweries have been placed
in charge of deputy Collectors, who have
suspended all work The cases will come
up before the q. S. District Court at the
May term, when, should the charges of
fraud be sustained, the property will be
condemned and sold for the benefit of the
Government.
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Latest Official Dispatch.
OFFICIAL.

WASHINGTON, April 8, 1866.
Major General Die:
A telegram from Gen. Grant dated this
day at IL o'clock-noon-at Farm Hill,
Is miles west of Burke's Station, states
that the enemy have been pushed from
the road towards Danville, and were now
pursued toward Lynchburg, and that he is
very confident of receiving the surrender
of Lee and what remains of his army.
e. NJ. STANTON.
Secretary of War
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ossIeIAh gAR BULLETIN.

N$%L<NNsSs>N&'S w. VI g
Dl.passS ssI ron sseret.ry stanton
to 0ev, Mlller.~Htom the Presi.
denr Gets ysffdSn, Gen. Grant
and eeI Hshphrey.
~ .CF WxsarNGroN, April 2.
Ie HIS Escellency .Stephes Miller. Governor of
the State Of A;ase.o,a.
General Sheridan ATTACKED ond ror+od
Lees army yesterday. ''' '''N
de captured Generals Ewell, Kersbaw.
Butler, and many other officers
Aiso captured several thousand prison.
ers and large number of cannon.
DE expects to force Lee to surrrenaer
all that is left of bis army.
Details will be given speedily.
Slgheo'J E. N. STANTON.
Secretary Of War.
WASHINGTON, April 7-11A.h
Myor General Diz, Neo York:
The following kilograms announcinp tho
victory won yesterday by Gen. Sheridan
over Lees army, have just been received
by this department. 80 'Et'1 e''fCN
E. N. STANTON,
Secretary Of War.
SirI 1oLNT, Apru o-S:35 A. M,
To Hon. Z. II. Stnstos, Secretary Of Wr:
At Ills P. N. yesterday, at Bufkesyille
station, Gen. Grant hands me the follow
ing from Gen. Sheridan. "-.". ..g 81.
A. LINCOLN.
April GLIB p. n.
To Lieutenant General Grant: ..s rT.
l have the honor to report that the ene-
my made stand at the Intersection of the
Burkeis Station Road with the road upon
which they were retreatiug. fo
l attacked them with two divisions of
the 9th corps and routed them handsome
ly, making 2 connection with the cavalry.
| am still pursuing them with cavalry
and infantry. 1a -. vwo1fds -
Up to the present time we have cap
tured Generals Ewell, Kershaw, Button.
Corse, De Barry and Curtis Lee.
We captured several thousand prison.
ers and fourteen pieces of artillery, be-
sides large number of wagons.
If the thing is pressed, ! think Lee will
su P. H. SHERIDAN,
Maj. Gen. Commanding.
CRY POINT, April IS A.. H.
To Hon. E. N. Stanton:
The following further intelligence is re-
received. raatY A. LINCOLN.
'..r. BURKsvnLE, Va.
To a. Lincoln: -
The following telegraph is respectfully
forwarded for your information.
u. s. GRANT.
% ARMY CORPS, April 6-7:3O P. NJ.
70 Major General A. s. Web.
Our last fight just before dark at Sailors
Greek, gave US 2 guns, flags and consid-
cradle number of prisoners, with 20 wag-
ons, 20 amblancees with mules and horses.
There are ais between 80 and so wagons,
in addition, abandoned and DESTROYED
along the road, together with some bate
~ wagons and FORCES.
have already reported to you the cap
ture OF some prisoners, and the fact that
the road for nearly two miles is strewn
with tenths and baggage, cooking uten-
sis, some ammunition and material of all
kinds.
The wagons ere across the Appomatox
to the bridges, and it will take some time
to clear it.
The enemy is in position on the Heights
beyond with artillery.
The bridges are partially destroyed, and
the approaches on the other side are of
soft bottom land. We cannot advance to-
night in the same manner we have to-day.
As soon as | get my troops up little 1--WE
are considerably mixed,) might push
column down the road but it is evident
cannot follow during the night.
A. A. HUMPHREY,
Major General.
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Letter from A. Lincoln Concerning
the State Of Things In Missouri:

Congressman Rollins sends to the St.
Louis Republican the following letter,
written by the President to Gov. Fletcher,
in February:
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WASHINGTON, April 7-11A.h.
Moor General D9, Neso York:
The following kilograms announcing the
victory won yesterday by Gen. Sheridan
over Lees army, have just been received
by this department. q, 'Et'1 WY
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-12-31
AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS AND
PROSPECTS.

We find in the last monthly report from the
Department of Agriculture some statistics of
general interest to our readers, to which we
call their special attention. The following
remarks of the Commissioner suggest facts
and ideas which will have a tendency to
affect the prices, to greater or less extent,
of all articles included under the designation
of breadstuffs and provisions
Doubts have been expressed by some COM
mercial papers of high standing of the ability
of this country to export wheat, on account of
the deficiency OF that cereal. But the great
scarcity of farm stock to consume the surplus
corn will leave so great a portion for bread
purposes that it will be very largely used as a
substitute for wheat. Corn bread, mush,
hominy, &C., viii greatly lessen the consump
ton of wheat, and thus in effect increase the
amount that may be exported. The present
indications are that English prices will ad
vance to a point that viii allow expectations
of breadstffs from this country. The con-
tinued spread and ravages of the cattle disease,
not only in Great Britain, but in Holland and
other countries from which that nation de-
rives large supplies of cattle and other animal
food, must create SO large an increase in the
consumption of breadstuffs as to approximate
1SukhSH PtiCos " MI cquhhty VIII OuI oWIi.
In this view the magnitude of the corn crop
is the more gratifying.
Since 1862 there has been scarcity of food
for stock raising purposes. The consequence
is nov seen in the high prices of meats,
arising from the scarcity of cattle and hogs,
preventing us from exporting meats, which
the demand in Europe, owing to the cattle
plague, would have made almost unlimited.
But this year has produced a great abundance
Of all stock food, and again, as often hereto
fore, the farmers are urged to grow stock, as
the foreign demand for meats will doubtless
continue in the future. With the great sur
plus Of corn we have an overplus Of oats and
hay, exceeding the asnouRt of oats grown in
1864 by AZ, 562, ,231 bushels, and of hay SAIL :
939 tons. Such an abundance should insure
. rapid increase of cattle and hogs. s.
The entire production Of cereals and spota-
toes is - follows: For 1866, 1,22s, sol ,2S2
bushels; 1864, LOIS, ,429, ,S71 bushels; 1853,
s53, ,2S8, ,6S2 bushels, making an increase. in
1865 over 1864 of 2l5,07I, All bushels, and
over 1858, 275,2l2,650 bushels
The corn crop of the present, over last
year, is exhibited in the following figures:
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38 4 kaassyass 4
The Fish 1 Didn't Caatch.

1 remember my hrss fishing excursion as If
it we're but yesterday. ! have been happy
mauy times iamy life, has nsverHore intsrse-
ly 50 than when received the first fishing
pole from my uncle,s hand, aad trudged Oh
with him through the woods and meadows
Hwas = stih, swee4 day Of early summsr; the
long afternoon shadows of the trees lay cool
across our path the leaves seemed rreener,
the flowers brighter, the birds merrier than
ever before. Mp uncle, who knew by long
experience where WAS the best haunts Of pick.
erel, CONSIDERABLY placed me 1t the most
favorite point threw out my line as had
30 Chen seen others, and waited anxiously for
. bite, moving in rapid jerks on the surface
Of the water, in imitation of the leaping frog.
Nothing came of it "Try again, said nv
uncle. Suddenly the bait sank ont of sight.
''Now for it, thought l, 'shcre is fish at
last" / made strong pnll and brought up
a tangle of weeds. Again and again / cast
out my lire With schine arms, aud drew it
back enply. IIooked to my uncle aplpaling
ly. Try once more" he said, I'VE fisher
men must have patiesca.'
Suddenly something tuged away at my line
and swept of with It into deep water. Jerk
ing itup, j saw.a fine pickerc 1riggiins in
the sun. ncle - enea lookn9 back in
uncomfortable excitement, Eve lot fish -
mot yet, said my uncle AS he Epoke there
was splash IN the water; l caught the
arrowy gleam OF a scared FISH shb boting into
the middle zof The stream; my hook hung
empty fro2 Me line. had loet my prize.
We are apt to speak Of the sorroFs of child
hood as trifes in comparison with those Of
grovnup people; but, we may depend upon
Il, the soaDg folks don't agree widh u.s. Our
griefs. modified and restrained by reason, ex-
perience and selfrespect keen tile pronrie.
ties, and if possible avoid scene: but the
sorrow of childhood, unreasonable and all
absorbing, is complete abandoaIAent to the
passion. The dolls nose is broken, and the
world breaks up with it the marble rolls out
Of sight, and the solid globe rolls df With the
marble.
SO, overcome by my great and Hitter disap-
Rointuent, sat down on the nearest hassock,
and for time refused TO be comfofted. even
by my uncle's assurance that there were more
fish IN the brook. He refit.ed INV bait and,
putting the pole again sn my handt, told me
TO try once more.
'.But remember, my boy" he said, with
his shrewd smile, '.never brag of catching a
FISH until he is on dry ground. I've seen
older folks doing that in more ways than one,
and so making fools Of themselves. It's no
use to boast of anything until it's done: nor
then either, ''for it speaks for itself
How often since ! have been reminded of
the fish l didn't catch. When hear people
boasting OF work yet undone. and trying 10
anticipate the credit which belongs only TO
actual achievement, call to mind that scene
BY the brook side, and the wise cahtion of my
uncle In that particular instance takes the
form of a proverb Of universal application !;
"Never brag of your fish before you catch
him. - e. Whittier.
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here "A the truest means Of ensuring the fl-
trre greatness Of Onf city, and that 1ot only
have some new manufactures been opened
here, with the fairest prospect for suceess,
but preparations hsve been made for the
establishment of others Of sven greater mag.
nitude, which, in their very nature, aneur the
material advancement, not of Chicago alone,
but Of the eatire West. These Intentions
would, doubtless, ere now, have been carried
to realization, but fof the various channels OF
devsloping Of coal and mineral mines, boring
for oil, etc.; through which the influence OF
Chicago capital hes been felt upon the entire
county, both East and West. Though de-
velopnees of oar home industries has not
been .alseeulhss. neeiected, evea with thsse
lnfiuGa1o9 70 oo1oen0 With, pfomfsiue, g they
have dOns, erea(ee insaediets rstnrn for In
vestnents--the present prospect il that they
VIII, 6s4 canning year, be objects Of far great.
er attention than ever before, and 1855 will
be marked as our greatest year Of manufac-
turing progress. The erection of stupendous
cotton and woolen mills, during the coming
year, has been contemplated and even pro-
gressed 20 far IS the drawing Of plans and
pledging of capital. The plans. if carried out
on their present basis will embrace immense
establishments to which hands will be drawn
from the over crowded manufacturing dis
tricts both of the East md England. Such
an establishment will offer great and hith-
'erto non existent inducement to emiersnts to
settle in our city and increase its material
wealth.
The latest census gives the city population
Of 168,539 The number of deaths during
the year was 1851 Of marriages, 3, 3,O9O.
=, The closing part Of the article is devoted to
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"Reminiscences Of Senator Col
l0mer.
A clergyman of Washington City writes as
follows TO the New York Obseyr~rr.


Al the close Of III, final prayer meeting of
session of Congress, when the term of Con-
grcssional service with several OF the mem
bers was about to expire, and the recent
election made it certain We should never meet
again in the capacity Of . Congressional
prayer meeting, the chaplain Of the Senate
Was about to pronounce the farewell benedc-
tion, when Judge Collamer. III a subdued and
impressive manner, substantially remarked,
that '.the hour of our separation had come !:
that we were about to disperse and retire 10
our respective homes that We would proba-
bly, never meet again on this side of the
grave; that the occasion was one of solemni-
" and interest. and he proposed that we
should. IN silence. shake hands and separate
Upon which suggestion each one extended
his hand. right aud left, 10 his friend. who
stood by his side, thus forming complete
Gordon of friendly hands around the entire
chamber in which we had so often met TO
commune with each other and with God the
gracious patron of US ALL A strong, convulsive
notion like muffled current of electricity, if
the comparison is allowable. passed from hand
10 hand, and, we believe, from heart to
heart. and the circle Of praying statesmen
would that il had been more extensive-stood
In profound silence. every eye apparently
moistened with tears, and every bosom seem
ing to heave with emotion, when Judge Col
lamer, standing near the door, broke away
from the grasp of his comrade and. without
uitering syllable, retired. He was soon fol-
lowed by others. nntil the entire company.
with one exception. disappeared and the
writer Of this "Reminiscences was left to such re-
hections as the departed vision was calculated
TO awaken an inspire.
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One il not accustomed to think of Sidney
Smith as a devout man, or Ma rector who
would feel much interest in the spiritual con-
dition Of his flock. But the veteran editor of
the New York Observer, IN one of his pleas
ant letters from 'sUnder the Tree gives the
following account of his pastoral habits and
labors:
''He is just the last man you would expect
to find in self-denying, hard working coun-
try minister and village pastor. Yet be came
nearer to the beau ideal Of that good man than
we often see in this world, and perhaps there
are fewer Of them in this country than in
England.
. He built an ugly looking house for par
sonage; had the furniture made in his barn
by the village carpenter lived in the greatest
simplicity, and was greatly Strengthened by
poverty. But he went about doing good
BESIDES managing miserable farm Of three
hundred acres, writing sermons for his pulpit,
and brilliant articles constantly for the Edin.
burg Review, frequent pamphlets. and letters
innumerable, and seeing company, he was
always on the alert among his parishiouers,
the poorest Of the poor; he even studied
medicine that he might be their doctor. and
taught them how to nurse the sick and care
for themselves: he inspired them with cour-
age when infectious diseases prevailed, and at
all times, night or day, when he could be of
service TO the foriornest family Of his parish
he was on hand as physician and minister
caring for their bodies and souls
His house was depot of supplies for the
poor, Tor whom he provided at his own cost,
and his purse was always open to the calls OF
charity, though he often was greatly in need
Of money himself He could not afford to
buy books, and when his friends sometimes
sent him some, they were hailed with The
hveliest JOY. Yet he never failed to help the
poor in every way that made them more com
Portable and happy, and they regarded him as
an angel of mercy whose thoughts were ever
On deeds Of kindness bent
! f''There are many Christian pastors among
us who are more spiritually religious men
than Sidney Smith. But there are few among
US who have this style Of piety-this idea OF
practical usefulness among the people of their
care Here was man whose talents, educa-
tion. associations, and position, placed him
among the most refined and elegant people,
yet finding time and viii TO 90 into the most
squaiid abodes OF vice, disease aud want, and
there with his own hands waiting on the sick
and teaching the ignorant how 10 make one
another comfortable
why do we not have more men like Sid
ney Smith Ii was not his love for the work,
80 much as his sense of duty, his resolution to
do what his place demanded, that took him
out Of his study and family and elegant socic-
ty, into the novels OF the miserably poor, and
made him working pastor, shepherd car
ing for the sheep. and in MANY respects n
modet parish minister. Among the poor
people OF the very poor parish of " hich he was
the good pastor, he did the work Of q faithful
servant of God, and il would be we'll for any
Church to have many ministers like him.