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The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-01-20

IHoRRAsR OF TELEGRAPH FAoIrns.-
We are informed by Mr.. Seunrs that a
new additional line Of telegraph has been
constructed and is in fine working oondi-
ton from La Crosse to Milwaukee. Our
citizens can now depend upon prompt
dispatch of their business guaranteed by
these increased facilities. By the aid of
more powerful batteries than those here
tofore in use, We shall hereafter receive
our news reports direct from Buffalo and
other Eastern Cities thus insuring more
regular and fuller dispatches.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-01-20
Improvement Of tho Navigation OF
the Minnesota River.

Senator PORTER, of Blue Earth county,
mas introduced into the Senate bill for
the improvement of the navigation of the
Minnesota River, that should receive IA
vorable consideration. The bill provides
for the appropriation of $4,000 Or so much
thereof as many be necessary, to cut off
all the logs and snags which may be found
in the river from the rapids in Carver
county to New Ulm in Brown county.
The work to be done under the direction
of Commissioners appointed by the Gov
ernor, who are to receive three dollars per
day for their services. The river is lower
now than it has ever been before, and
these snags and logs are entirely exposed;
If cut off now the river would be oom.
pletely cleared of the greatest obstruction
that has been experienced for the last two
years.
Taking into consideration the large
amount of wheat on the river which will
not fall short of six hundred thousand
bushels, it appears necessary that some re-
lief should be extended to this section by
the State. The fact of the river being
very low for the past two seasons has been
one of the causes of the accumulation of
logs and snags which have in many places
completely prevented navigation by the
smallest boats and barges; if removed
there would be a large portion of the
wheat transported by the use of barges
towed by steam tugs, q mode OF transpor-
tation which will have to be resorted to
the coming season, as the prospects of q
rise in the river are not at all promising.
Under the most favorable circumstances
for railroad progress, the Upper Minnesots
country must be dependent on river trans
portation for one or two years at least,
and If the improvement contemplated In
the bill can be made for the sum proposed,
We believe it is the duty of the Legislature
to make the necessary appropriation.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-01-20
LATE NEWS ITEMS.

The Weed-Opdyke libel suit results in
disagreement of the jury. Some of that
Intelligent body were in favor of allowing
SIX cents for the washing of the dirty linen.
others thought it was worth more. It ia
the political show of the day, as it hangs
up on the clothes line, and may "point
moral, if it cannot "adorn," &c.
Thomas Burns, the veteran door
keeper at the White House, who has held
the situation ever since the administration
OF Andrew jackson, has been dismissed bv
Mrs. Lincoln. The dismissal is said TO have
been resolved upon Immediately after the
Presidents order banishing Colonel &c Pat +"
Murtey to a Quartermaster's situation
somewhere in Kansas. Mrs. Lincoln has
selected as Mr.. Burns successor one Al
fonso Dom, or Don Alfonso, q Spanish
man, who previously belonged to the de-
tective police.
: "A dispatch from Washington of the
18th says: The President last night au-
thorized Speaker Oolfax to state that IN
less the constitutional amendment passed
before the adjournment, he should instant
ily call an extra session of the next Con-
gress, to be held at the earliest practicable
moment. The noticeable feature of to-.
days debate was an exceedingly able and
radical argument against the power Of
Congress, on constitutional grounds, to
pass amendments, by George s. Pendle-
ton 1t commanded the closest attention
of both sides of the House, and was lis
tened TO by crowded galleries. Its posi-
tons were simply Calhounism carried out
to its logical results. He was warmly con-
graduated at its close By nearly all the
Democrats and even by some Republicans.
Mr.. Cox, however, dissents from Mr.. PEN
dleton's position, and will reply to him to-
morrow. Pendleton opposes the amend
ment because he says Congress has no
power to prohibit slavery in sovereign
States. Mr.. Cox declares Congress has
full powers, but still opposes it because he
thinks the prohibition Of slavery is not a
good thing to do"
"A man in Cincinnati has got into
trouble by the publication of the income
taxes. His banker refused him credit Oh
the ground that the amount of his tax
showed either that he was living beyond
bis means, or that he had swindled the
government, and would swindle others If
he got the chance.
The following additional appointments
of officers have been made in Hancocks
new corps: Major, Geo. q. Otis: Gap.
tains, 8. w. jackson, Daniel Quick, An
drew J. Welsh, B. Huffman, Joseph N.
Leeper, Charles II. Ford, s. II. King,
First Ieutenants, o. E. Eames, Thomas
8. Campbell, Norman N. Hill, Sylvanus
Bartlett; Second Lieutensnts, John O.
Turrell, N. Random, Lemuel Rossiter, @.
2. Wilson, N. X. Thorp, F. O. Pollock,
O. G. Strong.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-01-20
Exit. Ben. Butler.

President LINCOLN and Gen. GRANT have
at last got their eyes opened to true per-
ception of the utter worthlessness of BEN.
Bur1KR The "Beast " has been deprived
OF command in GRANTS army, and rent
North, where we trust be will remain until
the close Of hostilities. Never was there q
more shameless pretender, or a more cor
rupt creature than this same BEN. BUTLER
His whole military career is made up OF
shams When the war broke out he at
tempted to go to Washington with troops /;
scared by phantom at Baltimore, he
reached his destination by detour through
Annapolis. but gained public appliance as g
oonsummats strategist Placed In com
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-01-20

We clip the following from the Chicago
Tribune Of the 18th. Where "Iowa" 90
ours, read Minnesota, and it will refer to
Col. HUBBARD of the Fifth Regiment, late
ly brevetted Brigadier General
One of the most efficient officers Iowa Min,
nesota has sent to the field, il Col L. 2. Hub
bard, young man known to many of our Chi
cago readers, from his former residence here,
where he has numerous relatives among our
best esteemed citizena Entering the service
as Captain In the 9th Iowa Minnesota | in 1851,
he has been constantly on the front since that
time, save brief furlough at the re-enlistment
of his regiment For several months past Col.
Hubbard has been commanding brigade, and
In Thomas late battles had distinguished
share In the daring and gallanty before which
Hoods army melted away. he received q se-
we're but not dangerous wound In the neck.
Recent advices report him recovered, and at
his post as we are glad to learn.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-01-20
0on. Buffers Farewell Oraer q,
his Army.

At length We have confirmation .n,e
that the Beast +" has been removed from
command, and. according to the Washing
ton Rep~b!ican, at the particular request
OF Lieut.. General GRAsr. The following
is the text of his farewell order
HEADQUARTERS OF THE Army OF V1Rars1A)
AND NORTH CAROLINA, Army OF THE !
JAMES, Jan. 10, 1865.
Soldiers Of tie Army Of tie Jones: . 81: "a
Your Commander, relieved by order OF the
PRESIDENT. takes leave of you. Your conduct
on the field has extorted praises from the nm:
willing; you have endured the privations of
the camp and the march without q murmur
you nave never failed to attack when ordered
you have stormed and carried works deemed
th ~! ;aa ~ the enemyi you have shown
his hercest assault I'm the attempt to retake
tnem the skilled in war have marvelled at
sne obstacles overcome by your valor; your
une OF works has excited the wonder of Off.
GERS OF other countries, who have come to learn
oeien@vo war from the monuments of your
skilled labor. Your deeds have rendered your
names Ilustrious in after times. Your Gen.
erals proudest memory win be to saw. 81 too
was OF the Army Of the James. To have
such companionship is pleasure. To partici-
pate In such acts Is honor. To have Command.
ed such an army Is glory. No one could weld
1t without regret Knowing your obedience
to orders, witnessing your ready devotion of
your blood In your country's cause, have been
chary OF the precious charge confided to me.
have refused to order the useless sacrifice of |
the lives OF such soldiers, and am relieved |
from your command. The wasted blood of |
my men does not stain my garments; for nv |
action l am responsible to my God and nv |
country. .-..,'. -. -''--''
70 TIE co'ored Troops Of the A,my Of tie James:
In this army You have been treated not az
Iaborers but as soldiers. You have shown
yourselves worthy of the uniform You wear.
The best officers Of the Union seek to com
nand you. Your bravery has won the admit
ration even of those who would be your mas.
ers. Your patriotism, fidelity and courage
nave Illustrated the best qualities of manhood.
With the bayonet you have unlocked the iron.
barred gates of prejudice, and opened new
ields Of freedom, liberty and equality of right
o yourselves and your race forever.
Comrades Of the Army of the James, bid
'ou farewell. sg, -r.'
BEN. F. BUTLER, Maj. Gen.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-01-20

Every conservative man in the country
will rejoice to learn that Hon. JAMES
GuTHRR has been elected United States
Senator from Kentucky in place Of LAzA-
Rus W. Powz1L whose term expires March
4th.' The vote in the House was: GurH.
BIZ, 45; Gen. RossKAu, A.; scattering, 4.
In the Senate; GUTHRIE, 20; Gen. Ros-
sEAu, IL; scattering, two.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-01-20
Quotas OF tho state.

Ool.' AvKR11L received dispatch on
Monday from Gen. FEY, stating that his
(AvxRIILs) figures showing Minnesotas
excess on the 1st of August were correct
and had been adopted. These figures gave
us an excess of 1,64s three years. men,
equivalent to 4,629 one-year men. Our
quota viii now be definitely determined in
a few days. Some time since statement
Of our quota was received which was 30
evidently incorrect that we declined to
publish it, and it now appears that We had
not received credit for this excess.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-01-20
Arkansas Senator.

LIrrLE Rock, Ark, Jan. lion. VIM. D.
Snow was elected on the 29th ult. q. 8. Sena.
tor from Arkansas for six years from the 4tb
of March next, receiving q two-thirds vote Of
both houses on the first ballot.
Mr.. Snow was at the Merchants Hotel
last month, and intended to reside in St,
Paul this winter, having rented Mr.. A.
VANCE BRowN's house. Whether his
election to the Senate will interfere with
this arrangement, we cannot say.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-01-20
Minnssot. valley Railroad.

Letters have been received from Mr..
DRAKE, President and Mr.. STEELE, Direo-
tor, Of the Minnesota Valley Railroad,
which contain the pleasing intelligence that
these gentlemen have purchased, in Penn
sylvania, all the iron, Of every description,
required for the construction of the First
Division of their road, from St. Paul to
Bale Plaine, and also engines, cars, &C.,
Tor construction train; all of which the
contractors have agreed to deliver in La
Crosse by the 1st day of April. Advan.
tage will be taken Of the high water at
the opening Of navigation to bring forward
everything necessary to get the road in
running order during the next summer.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-01-20
Srancs Letter OF Inssruc,,o
Gen. Butler. "

New YORK, Jan. 1.-THE fol,ov;..
drant,s instructions to Butler. and .,e az az arc
penoeo 70 oouers report of the expedition,
hEAPGSuAEPERs AR,1Es OF 7Hx U.s.,
:. ofrf roNr, Va, Dec. 6, 1854
10 ,t Hg,O m. General Butler. Corresponding A,mv Of
,,1 GsssnAL; The first object of the .,,.,,,,,.,
t uueer zen: Weitxel is to close In tn ena.on
the seco,S MI W,ninlngton. II successful In fhE
itself There m a., 20 me capture of Wilmington
for success If sdya reasonable grounds to hope
aosence OF the great part of the e ~A1n =. !ne
% ~ moM , looking after Sherman in Gsory,s 'of.
49,. .ao 91ectlons you have given for ~
.;0aht ana equipment of the expedition 81 nu III
tbs. 1nePt N t6e unimportant ones Of 49, "a
tools to ba taL ano the amount of intreuchinS
-, Inc Object OF the expedition win =. ..,..,
Dy euecting landing on the III; 70 gained
tween Cape Fear River and the ItI.nti Leno oe.
VI Inc north entrance to the River "oF'0
onouid such landing be effected vh..,.
Snemy noid Fort Fisher or the betteries ",,. ~,
~ .hs Inc entrance to the river there the froo,s
;mss liz Su..encn themselves, and by Co onerat
ng WIN the navy, effect the rednct;nn .ss
capture Of the place. euon and
i, Lnese IN our hands the navy could enter -.
naIDor and the port of Wilmington wonId e h
seaed. should Fort Fisher ana the mint " ~
lana on which 1t is built fall into the hand ~
Our troops, Immediately on landing It viii ~
wern ine attempt to capture Wilmington nv
J ierced march and surprise, iftime Is ccnsnm,
- ~ N gaming the first object of the expedition.
'; ne secono VIII become matter of after con.
. LUG oetais Tor the execution are entrusted
= you, ana the officer immediately In com.
nano OF the troops. Should the troops upder
a Meltzel tall to effect landing at or near
sort Fisher, they will be returned 10 the armv
'peratng against Richmond without deiav.
U. 8. GRANT, Lieut.. Gen.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-01-20
70 the Readers Of tho Pioneer and
Democrat.

As we employ no travelling agents to
solicit subscriptions, We are dependent on
the kindness of our old friends to keep
our lists good from year to year. Wenow
call on each Of our present subscribers to
ma their best efforts to secure at least
ONE ADDITIONAL READER,
During the present year for the WEEKLY
PIONEER AND DEMOCRAT. We give below
the terms of subscriptions for single COP
les and climbs:
Single Copy, one year. ......... .......$2 %
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Clubs of four Copies, one year. ......... 90
Clubs of ten Copies, one year.. 10 ~
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And to the latter club, one copy extra to
the person ordering it
If our Democratic and conservative
friends desire 10 make Roadway, or even
to hold their present strength, they must
make some effort to cOunteract the in
f1uence the vast amount of radical reading
that is flooding the country, and this can
be done most effectually by aiding the
circulation of Democratic newspapers.
We hope for early and generous re-
sponses to this personal appeal.
PIONEER PRINTING COMPANY.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-01-20
The Political Reaction.

the late election as an eternal protes
against the policy of the abolition fanatics
are bearing their fruits. These vote
showed the existence Of formidable part,
whose oounsels were not to be despised
and whose numerical strength exhibited .
basis upon which is to be built up the great
ruling power Of the country. The appa'
rent triumph Of radical principles indicate.
the ruin Of the Republican party, the con.
sentative portion of which, Influenced by
a returning sense Of justice, are allying
themselves with the Democracy in efforts
to stem the torrent of fanaticism and folly.
The defeat OF Mr.. WILKINSON in Minnesota,
and of Mr.. HAnIm in Maine, both Of
whom were neglecting their official duties
in efforts to log.roll their respective nomi-
nations for the United States Senate, and
both of whom were characterized in their
political capacities by an utter want of
principle, are conservative triumphs. The
election of JANIS GUTHRIE, of Kentucky,
to the United States Senate over Mr..
POwEIl, the present incumbent, is con-
sentative victory of no less significance and
Importance. The instant release of
"Druid," the able and intelligent CORES
pendent of the New York World, upon
his late arbitrary arrest by General WAL
LACE, is a proof that the Administration are
sufficiently tired Of putting their fingers into
the fire for the sake of burning them.
And the prompt discharge of Gen. BUT
IRR, whose very. name is the synonym for
cowardice, beastliness and barbarity-ca-
rion that stinks in the nostrils of the civil
lied worlds evidence that the radical
chords have reached the limits of their
tension, and one by one are swapping un-
der the pressure brought to bear upon
them. These gratifying proofs Of reac-
ton going on within the boundaries of the
Republican organization will be hailed by
the Democracy everywhere with demon
STATIONS of approval. 1t is against the
counsels of such men as SUMNER, OIrAN-
DLER, STEVENS and WADE that the
Democracy have arrayed themselves
in solid phalanx. 1t is against
the blindness Of spurious and
philanthropy, arrogating to
itself monopoly of virtue and wisdom,
and setting itself up in judgment over all
who disagreed with it, that the Democ-
racy protested with q voice and an en-
phasis whose echoes are still reverberating
in the ears of the administration. Time,
which sets all things right, is ringing the
death-knell of the political Pharisees.
Events, which are stronger than men, are
justifyfying the foresight, the wisdom, and
the attitude of the Democratic party. The
reign of the radicals is drawing to its close.
The empire of fanaticism is approaching
its dissolution. The party of the minority,
which has conducted itself under affront
and insult and persecution with magma
nimity and forbearance, and cliDgs through
storm and disaster to the Constitution and
the Union, now beholds this eastern hori-
ION Illuminated by the beams of an ascend
ing sun, whose golden rays will soon shine
once more upon land visited by the
angel of mercy and peace.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-01-20

"A telegraph message was sent, a few
days since, from City Point to Ohattanoo-
ga, with but single repetition, and that
at Pittsburg. The distanceis about 1000
miles.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-01-20

CHAPLAIN Asa 8. FisxE, Of the Fourth
Minnesota, has been restored to his COM
mission.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-01-20
Letter from President Lincoln to
Mrs. Quincy.

AAAOs "uH3SyO
The following heretofore unpublished
letter from President Lmoo1H will be read
with interest. particularly by members of
the Society of Friends. was written by
the President prior to his reelection to
Mrs. ELIZA P. GuRNEY, the widow of the
late well known Friend and philsnthropist,
JOSEPH JOHN GuRHRY, who was one of the
wealthiest bankers of London. Mrs. Gun
NEY is an American lady, and since her
husbands death has resided at Burlington.
N. j.:
MY EsrKKMKD FRIEND: have not forgotten
probably never shall forget-the yery i'm
pressive occasion when yourself and friends
visited me on Sabbath forenoon nearly two
years ago. Nor had your kind letter, written
it has been your purpose to strengthen INV re.
lance in God. 1 am much indebted to the
good Christian people of the country for their
constant prayers and consultations. and to no
one OF them more than to yourself. 11-
The purposes of the Almighty are perfect
and must prevail. though we erring mortals
may 1aii to accurately perceive them in ad-
AoPSu Aoi uoppy tcTIUlQauOu OF
this terrible war, long before this, but God
KNOWS best and has ruled otherwise. We
Shall yet acknowledge His wisdom and our
own errors therein; meanwhile we must work |
earnestly in the best lights He gives US, trust
ing that so working still conduces to the great
ends He ordains. Surely He intends some
great good TO follow. this mighty convulsion |
no mortal could make, and no mortal could |
stay. ,
Your people, the Friends have had and ara |
having very great trials, on principles and faith
opposed to both war and oppression. They |
can only practically oppose oppression by war.
10 this hard dilemma, some have chosen one /
horn and some the other - ID
For those appealing to me on conscientious
grounds have done and shall do the best / |
could and can in my own conscience under the
law. That you believe this, doubt not, and
believing it. shall still receive for our country
and myself your earnest prayers to our Father
In Heaven. Your sincere friend, /
-. 4. LINCOLN.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-01-20

WAsHEaToH, Jan. 16.-The House has
ooncurred in the Senate resolution to ter
inmate the reciprocity treaty.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-05-08
gailg empire.
What some People have He
NE lIeVed.

The ancient Persians, believed in three
gods, the greatest Of which was Ormnzzi who
made perfect man with giant head An
infinite distress caused bis monstrous head "a
burst With terrible anguish, when out stepped
beautiful woman, the head shrank to a
natural size, and they became the frst man
and wife. The Greeks also believed the
beautiful Minerva sprang from the head OIL
Jupiter.
The ancient Hindoos believed q monstrous
serpent coiled upon the ocean. On him
Vishu slept for long ages in inactivity and
and died. Out Of his departing life BrAmah
arose, who created man by the simple act Of
wishing.
The ancient Syriaus believed somewhere
in their country was beautiful garden into
which God came one night and gathered
particles Of all kinds of dust, with which to
make man. He, fashioned him after his
own image. When sufficiently dry to be hand
led without defacing,he placed himself mouth
to mouth, hands TO hands, aud feet, to feet and
impaired life to the image Sleep had posses
sion of the man. The god drew glitterinp
blade from his girdle, aud with infinite quick
ness, took a bone (of the two hundred and
forty eight bones) from near the heart, and
around 1t, gave it to the man to become biz
wife. H.
TIE Aztecs believed that a princess being
offended at her husband, obtained leave o.
Deity to depart from Paradise on condition
that she would 60 to earth and populate it
She started on her long and perilous journey
When once in sight OF earth, she drew from
her girdle a knife glittering with diamonds
and hurled il against the pls ct, breaking i
into twelve pieces, which Immediately re
solved themselves into six knights and sA
princesses, from which sprsDg six races o
men. ...... ..s.'.
The ancient Egyptians believed two god,
descended from the sun and alighted on thu
howery banks OF beautiful lake on pleas
ant morning, and planted the germ of a owl
plant, each kissing it on opposite sides. The
plant grew and ripened its fruite. The legu
mes burst, and q beautiful man and woman
like the ripe corn from the husks, stepped
forth in spontaneous marriage.
The Asiatics, of Egyptian descent believed
in the center Of a watery Universe existed o.
the Divine Power, which slowly and silently
for ages, collected transparent shell abon,
him in which he slept. On awakening, BY
his own energies, he burst the shell and
arose to the surface, an immense turtle, cov
ering millions of acres. He again burst hi,
shell, the fragments of which became earth
mountains and rocks The giant came from
the mountains and slept beside placid lake
From his head spraug noble race OF thinkers
From his long arms, stretched by his side 9
race of workers. From his legs, race o.
travellers, and from his fingers and toes, the
lowest race Of all.