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The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-03-31
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English Experiments I'm Gunnery.

The costly experiments which have
been in progress for several months, to
decide finally the relative merits Of The
Armstrong and Whitworth patterns, have
practically closed In point of range,
Whitworth has the advantage, while with
regard to penetration or destructive force
the superiority was, upon the whole, on
the side Of the Armstrong guns. The
detailed account given, says:
In rapidity Of firing both of the breech-load-
ers exhibited some remarkable results. The
Armstrong was fired 100 rounds in 13A min
utes; the first 30 rounds at the rate Of seven
rounds in minute! The amount of execu-
ton which would be done by firing shell
1T such rate O. this would be rightful
to contemplate. No formation of troops
could stand against such fen denfcr at
five degrees of elevation, and at such rate
of firing there would be four shells from each
gun travelling through the air at the same
time, and each, as it strikes the first object
with which it comes into contact, would burst
into at least 200 death-dealing fragments. At
mile distant from the enemy these, twelve.
minute pour into the midst of the solid forma.
tons Q storm of 1,500 pieces of lead and iron,
each of which would be sufficient to kill or
severely wound a man or horse. Such power
for destruction has never yet been witnessed
or on any extensive battle field. When used
as cannister-shot or for the purpose of check
ing the advance of cavalry, the fusee requires
only to be turned to zero, and then, seven
times in minute, each gun wonld vomit forth
a cloud of pieces which would annihilate any
advancing formation. The experiments which
were made with the 12-pounder field guns
afford very satisfactory evidence that the gov.
eminent were fully justified in providing
our artillery with this most formidable and
efficient field gun. s5l
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The Hon. Mr.. Butler, member of a
distinguished family in England, while on
a winter tour few weeks since to some
of the mountainous scenery Of Cumber-
land, England, accidently fell from pre-
cipice about Eve hundred and sixty yards.
In the first one hundred and sixty yards
he rolled upon the snow; the next one
hundred yards he fell from one rock to
another /; the last fall was perpend;cular.
striking upon rock which literally dashed
him to pieces. -
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SAINT PAUL.
VIEW Arrangements for the Proteo.
ton OF the Frontier.

Gen. S1B1RY has issued his instructions
for the removal of the troops stationed at
the small posts farther West so soon as
the weather will permit. The new line
will have its terminus at Alexandra North,
and Spirit Lake, near. the Iowa boundary
Southland the stations will vary in dis
lance from ten to fifteen miles apart. The
extent of our frontier may be estimated,
when we state that this single defensive
line is more than 10 miles long as the
bird flies. The posts will be garrisoned by
strong detachments, and daily strong
patrol will be kept up between them. so
that a report will be made of the condi-
ton. of things at all the stations to Fort
Ridgely every twenty-four hours. In adj
dition to these precautions, a strong force
Of cavalry viii be kept in motion both
North and South Of the Minnesota river
during the season, which will render the
approach of the hostile savages towards
the settlements exceedingly dangerous to
themselves. Not only will these measures
for the safety of the settlers be taken but
there will be held also an upper line extend
ing from Fort Abercrombie via Fort Wads-
worth to the James River, along which ex-
perienced scouts of Indian blood of ap-
proved fidelity, will be posted under the
immediate supervision of the military au-
thorities, to intercept any parties Of sava-
ges on their way to the borders of Mime
sofa and Northern Iowa. There will be de-
tachments in the field against the hostile
Indians, but it is not deemed proper to
make public these contemplated move
ments at the present time fs .
From what We can judge Of the meas
ures taken for the defence Of our remote
settlers, we believe they will prove entirely
effective in the destruction Of any savages
who may hazard a repetition of former
raids on our frontier. ...,
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THE BETTER TIMB CoMING.-The New
York Times has the following, which has
interest here as well as at New York
The great items (tea, sugar, coffee and
the ike) Of the household grocery account
were not q fraction higher-we speak Of
the smaller retail dealers-when eold sold
at $50, than they were yesterday when
gold could be had in any quantity 81 Iao
Yet q little while, and this thing will cesss
to be. Trade combinations, trade CON on
spiracies, and high prices have had their
day. We shall see them broken up with
the breakup Of the combinations and
conspiracies of the Richmond rebels.
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FRANKLIN eSCHOOL ExAMINA.
COT l4'' 80 mTION. 1 .BIG5SfI5 .

The examination of this school took place
Friday in the presence of quite, a number Of
visitors. Members of the Board of Education
present were as follows: Inspectors iMattocks
Paine, Robertson, Brisbine, Kelly and Rama
ley. Among the visitors we noticed Rev. d.
McMasters, Rev. DR.. Patterson, Messrs Hoyt
Smith, Goodrich, Gates and Others. We were
unable to be present in the morning, which
we much regret. The examination of Miss
Bidwel7s class in reading was in progress on
our entrance, and the entire class from the
youngest to the Oldest scholar, showed pro-
ficiepcy in this branch OF study which was high
ly gratifying to the members Of the Board and
the other visitors present. ivrluLE Lte
. The next class examined was that of Mrs.
Haynes in Grammar Mrs. Haynes conducted
the exercises aud not person present failed to
observe the careful training of the scholars in
this Important branch of study. Mrs. Haynes
has the reputation. and well deserved one, of
being not only competent, but also teacher
peculiarly qualified TO impart instruction to the
young Her class in grammar acquitted itself
in manner TO reflect credit upon both scholars
and teacher. Several questions were pro-
pounded to the class by visitors and
answered promptly and correctly. Among the
questions asked was the following by Inspector
Mattocks, which We would be happy to have
some of our grammarians answer correctly
He asked the class 10 give him the indicative
mood and present tense of Invent to Still
water" The class answered, 9"I 20 to Still.
water" Mr.. Mattocks took issue with the
scholars, and we would like to know whether
the children were correct or not. 1920 ~
The next class was that of. Mr.. Foster, the
Principal, in Algebra, and the proficiency Of
each member of the class was matter of sur.
prise to all present. 1t is sufficient to say
they were perfect in their study Is far as the
school could carry them. After the examine
ton closed, Mr.. Foster stated that he regretted
the class had to stop here, but since the Board
had decided not to establish High School,
they could not 60 farther in Mathematics. W
Inspectors Mattocks and Robertson expressed
their qualification at the creditable manner in
which the different classes passed their exam
ination, and stated that no previous examine
ton had given a. satisfactory evidence Of pro-
ficiency and advancement as the one which
took place yesterday. eF hTaL 5ha5a
Mr.. Foster stated 1t the close that the teach
ers had decided not to give certificates. and
hence we have no roll of honor to publish.
This closes the spring examination Of our pub
Lie schools 100 ..''A- ~
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A CONGRESSIONAL " PARTY, consisting
Of some OF the lesser and greater lights of
the abolition ranks, and among them Az
RxANDxR RAMSEY, Senator from this State,
have gone to Wilmington, Charleston and
Savannah, on what we presume is a tri-
umphal tour. !, They are travelling on agov-
eminent steamer, and all their expenses,
which will net fall short of hundred thon.
sand dollars, will come out of the pockets
of the people. Even their champaone
their oysters, and their whisky bills viii be-
paid from the same source. 1t was en-
tirely appropriate that one of their last acts
before adiourning should be to increase the
tax bill
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As high as $500 has been offered the
Globe reporters for copy of Andy John
sons peculiar speech before the Foreign
Ministers and others on Inauguration Day.
The Senate will neither allow the Globe to
print, nor the reporters to sell it. Future
generations win therefore be deprived Of
the gem, and incoherent" Andy win 20
down to the grave with the greatest
speech of the age unproduced.
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e -
Willie Won Hamm, John Garry, Henry Web
ber, Narshall Cathcart Annie Moore and 10.
hannah Fitzgerald. sIS
VIPER PRIMARY DErAE11HzT-lGns cRA,1sxY,
1EACHKR.
Scholayakip, Dportmest 0nd PvaohsoHsv-
Austin ]. Akess and Margaret Btmgs. ~.
Scbolarsk;p and Deporsmest Ann1 + Nehe-
CANT, Clara Apitz, George Grumpy Henry
Bell, George Western, Anthony Yoerg and
Johnny G. Irvine.
Scholwskip and Attendmce-Willie N. Ny
rick and George 6chieg.
SchOlGrabip-Emma Haus, Willie Lamb and
SECOND PRIMARY DKPARTsIENT-MRs. HAsELe
TINE, TEACHER. -
Scholrship, Department and Attend0nce-
Mary Brings and Christian Hoffman. Il II
Scholarship and Department Jennie Robinson
and Lbbie Bell. "
ScAolarsap-Rosie McCargar, Lottie Carpen-
ter, Fannie Pitts, Fanny Taylor, Bridget Hardy,
Addison Wells Charles Mules, Chas. Penny
and Eddie Bell.
WALNUT STREET sCTooL-M1ss RAY, TEACHER,
la9Eg MISS GRAY, ASSISTANT. 30 t-E7
Scholarship, attendance and Department
Geo. Settler, j. Newbow, Andrew Doyle. Geo.
Pulford, George Ames, Willie Cork, David
Lightburn, Emma Himel, Christene Himel,
Jennie Whaloh, Mary Smith, Mary Shearer,
Lily Pulford and Louisa Cannon. ! e1.GB !
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An Outrageous Wrong.

We do not know who Is responsible for the
instructions under which the examining sur
geons act, but we protest, In the name OF
right and decency, against the rule requiring
the surgeons to throw ont astrong, able-bodied
man for some trifing physical defect when he
and then accepting the same man when he
comes to be drafted. We call for the immedi-
ate arrest of the person from whom such in
structiOns emanated, for discouraging enlist.
meDts. We are eognizant of several cases in
which the injurious workings of this rule are
apparent, and it is felt by all parties to be o
grievous wrong and injustice; we should IKE
Provost Marshal Fry, for instance-explain
the cause or occasion or necessity for such
rule-iStigsoater Messenger. i. .4 t,-.
The explanation of the rule alluded to
by the Messenger is very simple. A draft
ed man is considered as actually in the
service from the moment his name is
drawn from the box, and his examination
is to ascertain whether he has any physi-
cal detects that would entitle him to dis
charge. He holds the same relation to
the Government as q soldier actually in
the field, who may have been wounded, or
who has become debilitated by disease, 80
far as the surgical examination goes to
determine whether his disabilities ere SUI
ficient to warrant q discharge. In this re-
spect the cases are identical; s.al ... .
ii On the other hand, man who. volun-
tarily tenders his services, and receives
the government bounties,, must in all re-
spects come up to the requirements Of an
able-bodied soldier when he enlists. If
he becomes disabled afterwards by wounds
or disease, 80 that he cannot do his duty
in the field, he may be mustered out, on
recommendation Of the Surgeon. At
first thought, it may seem an injustice to
reject man who volunteers to enlist, and
then to hold him if he is drafted, but it
viii be seen that valid reasons exist for the
practice. OBJ" '-'.si' ~. q "a s--'i
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JEFFER sON SCHOOL .EXAMlNA.
eGlE0l4 bee rTs TION. Js sriis.t

The examination of the scholars in this
School took place Thursday in the presence Of
quite as many visitors as could well be accom-
modated. We regret that we were unable to
be present during the entire exercises. We
had the pleasure, however, of hearing the ex-
animation of the following classes: the G class
in Geography, B class in Grammar, and the A
class in Physical Geography. The exercises
were conducted by Mr.. J. H. Gates, Principal of
the School, and the different classes passed
highly creditable examination, and fully sus-
tanned the high reputation which this School
has always borne. n' c
Those that were present as visitors were
highly gratifed, and we heard quite number
observe that they had seldom been more inter-
ested. We noticed but three of the School
Inspectors present, viz. Inspectors Mattocks,
Combs and RamaIey. Among the visitors that
we recognized we're Messrs. d. w. Ingersoll,
Capt. Pope, J. w. Taylor and Geo. W. Nicols.
At the close of the examination Messrs. Mat
tocks and Taylor made brief remarks, express
sive of their entire satisfaction at the creditable
manner in which the scholars had passed the
thorough examination to which they were
subjected. We append the >. ~
1- Roll Of Honor.
GRAMMAR SCHOOL,. H. GATES, PRINCIPAL
PunctuaHty, Scholarship and Department.
r Strong and Pat. Fahey.
Scholarship and Psmctuality Theodore With
and Maggie Hartney.
Scho,Wship-IsabellaJ j. Young and D. J. Lar
penteur.
INTERMEDIATE DEPARTMENT-MRs.J II. GATES,
TEACHER.
P,nctualty, Scholarship and Deportment-
Henry Pitts and John Caulfield.
Scholarship and Department Charles Spencer,
Charles Elicit, Kate Hcany, Hattie Bell, Sadie
Ramaley and Annie Findley.
Scholarship and Punctaalfy-Mc. Robertson,
Arthur Martin and Byena TAYLOR.
Sekolwskip-John Manly, Thomas Sheehan,
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The term of each of the following Sen
ators expired on the Sd Instant, and their
successors and those who are reelected to
serve until the. Sd March, 1871, are as
Successors.
i. Reelected.

C.,.x... 1855. .i.-4t-. c-....--
Il. B. Anthony, R. L.. ;. Reelected.
John 8. Garlic, Va - A--
James w. Grimes, Iowa. Reelected.
John 2. Hale, n. H....... Aaron n. Cragin.
B. +. Hardin, Oregon. Geo. 81. Williams
Jacob N. Howard, Mich. -. Reelected.
jas. II. Lane, Kansas. :. Re elected.
lazarus w. Powell, KY. james Guthrie.
VIM. II. Richardson, III. :. Richard Yates.
willard salisbury, Del. Reelected.
John .. Ten Eyck, N. j. No election.
M. g. Wilkinson, MINI. Daniel 8. Merton
W.T.. Wiley, w: Va. Reelected.
henry wilson, Mass. Reelected. u
Nathan A. Farwel, Me-. WIN. P. .Fessenden.
ilE OF the States in this class there is no
representation from Alabama, Arkansas,
Georgia, louisiana, Mississippi, North Car
DINA South Carolina, Tennessee, and
Texas, 5a9 zr3E s'r ,se ne. -., ats
The next class, the term of which will
expire on the Sd of March, 1867, consists
of the following Senators: roo So I'D +
B. Gratz Brown, of Missouri. .uy3 al
Daniel Clark, of New Hampshire.
Jacob Collamer, of Vermont.
Edgar Cowan, of Pennsylvania.
Carrot Davis, of Kentucky. -, h...1
y. 8. Fostsr, Of Connecticut. etgasnf +.
james Harlan, of Iowa. sa, o. - f..-,
Ira Harris, Of New York. , F.,
Vacancy Maryland. -
T. q. Howe, Of Wisconsin. "5'aat Il - F..
Henry s. Lane, of Indiana 3 ~! ty
]. A. McDougall, of California. = re-
:, y. Nesmith, Of Oregon. .4 an! fs-,
s. c. Pomery, of Kansas. 49,,
John Sherman, of Ohio. 'i' ID" ''s' .
Lyman Trumbull, of Illinois. 1l .t17oa .
James w. Nye, of Nevada. o! -". .
flaOf this class there is no representation
Of Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia,
Louisiana, North Carolina and South Gar.
DINA. .-..' II a.sa = 'i.E j. aa5
The last class, whose seats will become
vacant in 1859, are: ie.' s..Ge
y c. r. Bucka1ew. of Pennsylvania.
Zachariah Chandler, of Michigan, G
81 John CONFESS, of California. Il. ..aSr :
John Dixon, of Connecticut.
James r. Doolittle, of Wisconsin. L.
Solomon Foot, Of Vermont.
j. B. Henderson, of Missouri :
j. A. Hendricks of Indiana. "a s's@ie
- Reyerdy johnson, of Maryland. {.
Edwin d. Morgan, of New York. ~.
Lot NJ. Morrill,, of Maine.
~ A. Ramsey, of Minnesota. ~
y Geo r. Riddle, of Delaware. H
VIM. Sprague OF Rhode Island. s
Chas. Sumner of Massachusetts,.
p. G.. Van Wrinkle, of West Virginia.
B. +. Wade, of Ohio.
VIM. Wright, of New Jersey.
w. M. Stewart of Nevada
Of this class there is no representation
of Florida, Mississippi, Tennessee, Texas
and Virginia. ' 80
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For the Convention.
August Q, 1865.
aug 3 '65-te

Choose for the Convention your best and
truest men not those who have skulked in
the hour of danger-nor those who have
worshipped Mammon, while their coun-
try was bleeding at every pore-nor
the politician, who after urging war, dared
not encounter its hardships ps--but those who
had laid their all upon the altar of the couu--
try. Select such men, and makethem serve
as your representatives"
MIR. EuiroR Deeply impressed with the
immense Importance Of the above advice
of the noble HAMPTON, propose as men,
bers of the Convention for Fairfield
JOHN BRATTON,
JAMES ii. RION,
..v DR.. L; +. FURMAN
aug b 66-te AMOR PATRIR.
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FOR THE NEWS.

Lines on the Death of VIM. Neal, in
fam Son off. D 3 and Martha DeBow
The opening buds that blush in May, 9,
The flowcrs that glad the eye,
And summers foliage where are they
When artumn's dirgcs sigh?
And where art thon lent for a day
To smile aud bless each hour
Babe thouart gone with the buds away
70 blcom in Heavens bower!
Why weep seraphs and angels joy
That thou has joined their throng, fair boy.
B,
Winnsboro', s. c., Aug 3, 1865.
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Candidates for the Convention.

OahNiUates EOf Tic convention III /.
MIR. Editor !: The time being very nearly
at hand when the people of Fairfield District
will be called upon to select suitable persons
to represent them in the Convention which
is to- re.estabish civil order in The State,
it becomes us to take initial action in tho
premises. This Convention is one of the
most important that has ever been called,
and considering the vast and complicated in
terests which will be entrusted to il and the
delicate nature ofthe trusts, it is quite evil
dent that men Of experience and personal
worth should be selected.
Permit me to nominate three gentlemen
who contain in high degree oil of tho
qualities neccssary--who have been tried in
public capacities and have never been found
wanting, who have legal and legislative
experience and are known 10 the people Of
the District for integrity, personal worth,
moderation and public spirit. refer to
VIM. Il. ROBERTSON.
JAMES II. R1ON.
August Q, 1865. FAIRFIELD.
aug 3 '65--te
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A NOUNCEMENTS
For the Convention.

"Choose for the Convention your best and
truest men not those who have skulked in
the hour of danger-nor those who have
worshipped Mammon, while their country
was bleeding at every pore-nor the politi-
clan, who, after urging war, dared not en-
counter its hardships-but those who had
laid their all upon the altar of the country.
Select such men and make them serve ,as
yonr representatives"
Mr.. EDITOR: From the above, stand
point of the gallant WADE HAMPTON, / an
nounce for the Convention to be held tho
4tll September next, the following gentle
men, believing they will be acceptable to
,. THE People.
GEN. JNO. BRATTON,
HON. + G. PALMER, ....
COL. II. STARK MEANS.
ang 8'65--te
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How the South Faces the Facts s.


1t is the universal testimony of all
men who have talked with the natural
leaders of the South that their language
Is frank and their conclusions those of
reason. awe held ali opinion as to the
relation of the States to each other nnder
the Constitution; we fought for that
opinion we would like to have estab.
lIshed it; we We're beaten in battle, as
we were beaten before battle-hy nun.
bers; we accept the situation frankly.
and are prepared to be just as loyal and
devoted 10 tic United States as we were
TO the Southern Confederacy. 1t is a
matter OF no importance whether we had
reason on our side or not ii is sufficient
that we had not strength "
1t seems wonderful thai there is no
feeling Of hate against us, because these
men in t.eir hearts believe themselves
tobc the injured party but upon ex.
animation the wonder disappears. The
contest between fhe free and slaves
States was, to a, large extent, upon a
point, of honor consequently the war
partook of the nature of a duel In that
species of redress there is very rarely
any lurking hostility,> even on the part
of the wounded man. The combat is a
tribunal and its decision is accepted as
final
We own ourselves to be surprised at
the perfect and universal acquiescence
of the Southernpeople. tits far beyond
what we dared to hope 1t is strong
proof of'the supremely practical nature
of the American mird. No ,repining,
no sullenness, but complete casting
behind of the past. and bending all the
energies to the future. The intelligence
ofthe Southern leaders compfehended
the situation at once, and acted upon it
instantly, So much. political sagaciiy,
so much practical good sense, have never
before been displayed in similar circum
stances. The Times seems TO think that
these phenomena arise from want OF
earnest conviction; but thar is not the
case. They arise from rapidity of
perception. The native citizen q Of
Virginia to day holds as firmly as ever
that atYrginia, and Virginia alone, is his
country bat he. sees that as State in a
Federal Union, not as a sovereign State,
she must ever hereafter be content to
remain. Such being the. conclusion oi
his common sense, il makesAno earthly
difference what he thinks if the practical
result be the same as if he did non think
1T. @
IL there were any more Southern
institutions which the free States wanted
TO subject to their will, any moye South.
,crn property which they wished to
destroy under special revelations from
God, the case would be different but
yas we have thoroughly beggared them,
.and upcomfortably encumbered ourselves
for the sake of the negro, we have ex
hausted experiment and had better sci
ftowork, on both rides, I'd repairdamages
sewnp sundry ugly rents in the Consti
tuition, and try to get back little civi
liberty as fast as we can. =
We own, alike Sir Peter Teazle, to- 9
horrible sensation at big phrases, enc
axclaim like him. damn your sentim
ents I,neyer want to hear o fine sen
iment again in my life,n
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Commission Merchant.

Commission Merchant,
GROCERIES, Liquor, Provisions,
NJ Dry Goods, Boots, Shoes, Hats,
Crockery, Hardware, Leather, Petroleum
Oil h Lamps, Drugs, and general assort-
ment Of Goods, at lowest wholesale prices.
Cotton, Rice, Tobacco, Rosin, Nc, &C.,
purchased, sold on commission or taken in
exchange for goods upon favorable terms.
Orders respectfully solicited, and advances
made on consignmcnts.
RRfBRENcEs:
John Bratton, esq, Wjnnsboro', s, G..
: Asbury Coward, esq, Yorkvlle, s. G.
Joseph Walker, esq. Spartanburg, s. C.
NJ. W. Geary, esq, Attorney, Edgefs,d,
s. G. [july 25'65--9pd