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The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-08-04

Traditions of Freemasonry and it's condolences
with the Ancient Mysteries, by 4. T. C.
Pierson, Past Grand Master, etc, ETC., New
York: Macoy & Sickles & Pierson, st. Paul:
w. e. Combs, sole agent for Minnesota.
This is q handsome volume of nearly
400 pages and is dedicated "to the Breth-
rem of the most Worshipful Grand Lodge
of Minnesota" by their late Grand Mas
ter. In it is collected vast mass of
traditions, condolences in ceremo MES
customs, usages, symbols and allegories
OF an interesting character showing the
great antiquity of the order. The sradi-
tons and condolences are arranged with
reference to their applicability to the diff
ersat degrees, from Entered Apprentice
to the Royal Arch. From q cursory az
animation of Bro. PrRRsosis book we
think it valuable addition to masonic
literature.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-08-04
Our Returning Troops.

Our Returning Troops.
The following kilograms we're received
Tuesday: No y,,v q, 1865.
II His ErosAency Stephen Miller, Gooer''or "
the State Of Minnesota:
The Sixth, Seventh and Tenth Regiments
are here going home by the river. The Nin'n
is few days behind: ,su.1I
Col. 9TH Minnesota.
WASHINGTON, D. c.. July. 81 1850
To His Epoeuency Stephen Miller G07e'"0r OF
Minnesota:
The Ninth Minnesota has been ior"arueu |"
st. Louis as per report from Vicksburg OF the
18th, just received. =, ,,,NcrNT .c
sr. LOUIS, July 81, 1865.
fl 1T Aes,iA Chief Austerins Officer:
The Sixth Regiment will leave by boat Aug
l, for st. Paul. I'D cp.NT
(SgneO IT,. III rond;a Root
Il is probable the regiment will arrive
on Saturday or Sunday next.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-08-04
Treas-.ea, Il ksn,..ay.

General PALAM has issued an order.
dated the 10th ult., encouraging negroes
in Tennessee and Kentucky to run away.
and assuring them Of their freedom if they
viii do so. How this order works NAV be
learned from report Of Commissioners
FISK, who has charge of freedmens affairs
in Tennessee and Kentucky, to General
Howard. The following is an extract
from it.:
Kentucky is now stirred to its bitter depths
on the slavery question. A holly contested DO
ltical canvass is agitating the entire State. The
only issue before the people is the ratification
OF the constitutional amendment forever pro-
hibitng slavery in this country. Thedev0tees
OF the barbarism cling to its putrid carcass with
astonishing tenacity. Kentucky, I fear, will
refuse to become one of the twenty-seven pail
bearers required to bear the remains of the
great abomination to its final resting place.
Major General Palmer, commanding the de-
partment of Kentucky, has, by general orders,
stricken the shackles from all slaves who will
leave the State. His post commandants
throughout the State are granting passes to
each c0lored person making application. Rail-
roads, steamboats, and ferryboats are required
to transport all who present the military pass
and pay their fare. This order was issued on
the 10th instant, and the result has been that
thousands of The colored population have
crossed the Ohio and are now crowding the
towns and cities of the States lying opposite.
Having never passsd secession ordi-
nance, and having remained true to her
allegiance, Kentucky is more tyrannically
and despotically ruled than any State in
the country; and this last order is the most
outrageous Of all. Without the pretext
that abolition is in existence, either by the
operation of war, by proclamation, or by
State or national legislation, the command
ing military officer declares it, subject only
to the little preliminary OF running
away" This, too, while the State is in
the midst of an election campaign, one of
the most important questions before the
people being the adoption Of the censtitu-
tional amendment in relation to slavery.
Truly, ours is Free Government, and We
are Free People!
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-08-04
Honorable 70 our Soldiers.

The Mobile Tribune, speaking of the
departure of large numbers of the United
States troops for their homes, pays COM
pliment to their general good conduct
while among them, saying the Mobilians
part with them with regret. They did not
invite them into their city, but having got
in, the soldiers "behaved themselves like
gentlemen" and have made friends instead
of enmities. 1t says:
Although some people may think that We
ought not to say it, we do say il, and say it in
all honesty, that we should like many CT these
men to stay in Alabama as soldiers. The civil
law not yet having been restored, We desire
that the military law shall be administered by
those who have so far exhibited 60 much self
control-who have exhibited so much OF what
is many, and yet who might have oppressed
instead of protecting rs.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-08-04
Number of Men in the Army.

On Wednesday last, at meeting Of the
Alumni of Yale College, day was given
entirely to ceremonies in honor of the fall
len students who had served the country
during the war. At the dinner, Gen.
PARSONS of St. Louis, who saw Secretary
STANTON two days before, brought out en-
thusiastic cheers by stating that he has al
ready sent home 7s2,642 soldiers, and
that 100, 900 more will be en- route in a
few days. He also stated upon the same
authority, that at the time of LKEs sur
render, there came into the Union amy
within two or three thousand of round
million of men.
On the same occasion it was stated that
the number of graduates of Yale who had
been in the service was sos; non-gradu-
stes, 172; total, 1877. About 800 were
present at the Alumni dinner.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-08-04
News from Texas.

The Houston (Texas) Telegraph, Of July
10, contains Order No. !, ofBrevet Major
General @. @. ANDREWS, who has been
placed by Gen. GRANGER in command Of
the District Of Houston, which includes
Galveston, Houston, Nillican, Columbus,
&c. In this Order Gen. ANDREWS says:
1t i not the .e Of the General Con- ;DD
hearts and affections to the Federal Govern
ment although, in common with his superior
officers and all patriots, he would be happy to
have them do 50. But this one thing he can
and does solicit them to do-namely, to exert
their active influence to promote perfect order
and to prevent all unlawful acts of violence.
make single arrest in the district.
Gen. ANDREWS seems to have made q
good impression upon the people. The
Telegraph says:
He comes with the name OF being gallant,
courteous and humane officer and gentleman,
cilatory, ard that the humblest citizen will be
protected from persecution and outlawry. He
has had much experience In dealing with freed
men in other States, and his management has
given satisfaction to the people. If the freed
men are any expense to the United States Gov.
eminent in bis district it will not be his fault,
for he has always managed to find plenty OF
employment for them on the public works,
and takes much pains in having the towns
where his troops are stationed healthy and
clean.
The Galveston News editor has had an
interview with Gen. A., and says:
- IL o. L.
ners, and commander imbued with spirit of
justice towards all within his command. He is
eminently DESTROYS to cooperate with the citi-
zens in a restoration of public order, and in
giving healthy impulse to the peaceful av0-
cations of industry. It is the duty of every
well-disposed citizen to second the efforts Of
Gen. Andrews in this respect and by doing SO
in cordial and effective manner, much good
will be produced to the community and to the
individual interests of the citizens, and any
person entertaining doubts as to his duties and
interests in particular cases, will find the Gen
eral easy of access and willing and DESTROYS to
afford him counsel and assistance at all times.
With corresponding cordially of effort on the
part of our citizens many doubts now enter
for the future will be dispelled.
The Galveston Neps contains several
well written articles on the situation. "
1t says the confederacy is dead and buried
and embalmed, and although the memory
of it is cherished as that of the dead, there
is neither hope nor desire for its resurrec-
ton. Nothing now remains but to cheer
fully recognise the Federal authority, and
to support the government. By their
oath Of allegiance the people solemnly en-
gage that there shall never be any further
resistance to that authority-and much
more of the same general tenor, showing
cenclusively that Texan loyalty is of the
right stamp.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-08-04

COMMENTARIES BEAvERY.-The Worcester
Palladium believes there is great danger to be
apprehended from Southern women on the
restoration of peace. To which the Richmond
Republic wisely adds: g The sex is proverbial-
" dangerous. but mankind have always shown
perfectly reckless courage in encountering
the dear creatures"
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-08-04

THERE is bitter hostility existing be-
tween the friends of Gov. CURTIN and Elk.
Secretary CAMERON, in Pennsylvania,
which is daily increasing. 1t is consider
ed very probable that that State will elect
Democratic Governor this fall. Judge
BLACKS name will be prominent in the
convention, among others in connection
with the nomination.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-08-04

DEATHS OF SoIDIRRs.-Among the re-
cent deaths Of Minnesota soldiers at Mont
gomery, Alabama, are - Brown, Ser
geant, Go. K, 9th Minnesota, J. B. humans,
private, Go. G, 9th Minnesota, and J. B.
Pierce, private, Go. L, 9th Minnesota
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-08-04

The Louisville Democrat estimates that
over g.. 600 slaves have crossed the Ohio River,
under Gen. Palmers passes. since the LIST OF
May. At this rate the whole population Of
Kentucky will Pass away IN less than one yeG.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-08-04

Father Walter, the spiritual adviser
of Mrs. surratt, had prepared for publ
cation a paper in reply to the statement of
General Hardee; but, the archbishop Of
Baltimore having requested him to abstain
from further discussion Of the subject, it is
probable that the document viii never ap:
pear in print
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-08-04

Secretary McCunoch expresses confidence
IN the ability of the Treasury Department to
meet all the acquisitions that may be made
upon it previous to the session Of Congress.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-08-04

TIE North american Reoieao, in q
lengthy and very sensible review of the
condition and wants of the freedmen of
the South, thus closes:
1--we interfere with agricultural operations
at the South, and By our influence among the
blacks .ne aer tbe anse o Slsn sne
wears. win be the same as in the British West
fndies-appenticeship, Chinese coolies, &c.
assume the duty of fixing the rates Of pay for
labor. The negro is freeman, and If he pos
sesses any capacity at all, he certainly must be
able TO regulate bis own pay, just as the white
mechanics do all over the South. If not, the
sooner he Is left to himself the sooner he will
discover the necessity of acquiring a knowl-
edge of such things. We must neither sup.
port the negro in idleness nor regulate his bar.
gains with bis employers; and just In proper
ton as We do either shall we embarrass the
operations Of agriculture at the South. The
negro must learn to look after his own affairs.
and not to depend upon the National Govern,
ment to do everything for him.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-08-04

According to recent Galveston let
ter, the stock of cotton in Texas Is not In
excess of 80, 600 bales.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-08-04

DE-. D. W. HAND, formerly Of this city,
has been assigned to duty as Medical Dr.
rector Of the Department Of North Car
olina.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-08-04
The Dead Bishops of the Episcopal
Church.

The Philadelphia Bulletin says the re-
mains of Bishop Potter, of Pennsylv ana,
will leave San Francisco by the steamer
of the 18th inst, and will arrive in New
York in about three weeks from that
time.
The General Convention of the Episco-
pal Church, which meets in Philadelphia
in October next, will be called on to note
many vacancies in the House of Bishops.
Since the last meeting of this body in
Philadelphia, in 1856, eleven of the Bish.
ops have died, including Bishops Brownell,
Conn; Delaney, N. Y; Doane, N. j.,
Potter, Pa; Meade, Va; Cobbs, Ala;
Otey, Tenn; Freeman, Ark; Polk, La;
Boone, China, and Onderdonk. All but
the last two were members of the House
of Bishops.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-08-04

"BRAsTLY'' INroxICAT1oN.-The most
remarkable case of beastly intoxicstion we
ever heard of, is related by the Troy
Times:
About month ago, an illicit whisky distil-
lery was in full blast on Green Island, near
Troy. One night-it was still" night-the
man running the machine had made eighteen
gallons of whisky, and put it out in the open
air to cool. Along came o COW. She was
thirsty and the beverage seemed inviting. She
swallowed every drop-eighteen gallons of I'M
recti6ed whisky, warranted to kill at forty
rods. That COW has been drunk ever since.
She staggered home and is now in the fourth
week Of grand old bender. The COW eats no
thing; falls down whenever they try to raise
her up; and has become as poor as q crow, in
stead ola COW. Whether the COW will ever get
sober, or end her life in fit of delirium ire
mems, is q question that we shall look anxious
" to see the solution of.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-08-04
The Madison wis Journal is respon
sible for the following:

At the theater last night Madame Scheller,
as Mathilde," says, "Where can woman
fiud better friend than her husband?" This
beautiful truth, handsomely uttered, drew forth
hearty applause, and in the midst of it gallant
soldier said to another next to him, with a sly
expression on his laughing features, ~ soy,
Bill, that makes the married fellows lively
doesn't it,"
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-08-04

Queer. Payne is in custody.
On Thursday Of last week, prisoner
ar rived from Memphis at Cairo, en- route
for Washington, around whom there ex.
lists much mystery. He was heavily ironed
and strictly guarded. The officer having him
in charge would give no information beyond
the statement that "his capture was the most
important one made for some time" There
are conjectures that he is the son of Mrs. Sur.
raft.
The Chicago Tribune of Friday, says
We continue our daily telegraphic reports
from the harvests, and with greater extent and
minuteness than in previous issues. A few
days without rainfall are all that is needed to
I'LL the granaries of the Northwest with mar.
Vicious abundance. The damage yet realized
from protracted wet weather is inconsiderable
but Will gain immensely by each twenty-four
hours delay of harvest weather. The harvest
ing machines cannot work in the drenched
fields until sunshine has dried them. The fate
OF the harvest hangs in the skies of the coming
week"
-Ihe Governor of Arkansas has written to
President johnson, requesting the revocation
'of large number of pardons granted to
wealthy rebels of that State on his recommend
alton. The Governor states that these persons
manifested penitent and loyal spirit until
they had received the executive clemency, since
which they have shown as rebellious disposi-
ton as ever, and have fostered disloyalty and
embarrassed and opposed measures of Govern
mert by every means in their power.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig, and rebel ventilator. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1863-1866, 1865-05-03

TnE Springfield illinois correspondent
of the Chicago Post give, the following a,
verbatim speech delivered by one Of the
members of the Illinois Legislature.
Mr.. Speaker-It think sheep is paramount
to dogs and our laws hadn't oughter be 80
that dogs'can commit ravages on Sheep
Applause in the gallery, for which The
Speaker threatens to have the persons turn
cd out if such demonstrations are again re
peated Mr. Speaker, represent sheep
on this floor Great laughter. and cries of
That's so, from the opposition Up
where live sheep is more account than
dogs. and although yon may tell me that
dogs is useful, still say ON the other hand
that sheep is usefuller, and show me man
that represents dogs ON this floor, aud that
thinks dogs more important than sheep
and j viii show you a man that is tana-
mount to q Know-nothing. Mr. Speaker,
am through
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig, and rebel ventilator. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1863-1866, 1865-05-03
The First Proclamation.

"WnEREAs, the laws Of the United States
have been for some time past, and now are,
opposed and the execution thereof OBJ
structed in the States Of South Carolina,
Georgia, Alabama Florida, Mississippi, Lou
isana, and Texas, by combinations too pow
crful to be suppressed by the ordinary course
Of judicial proceedings, or by the powers
vested in the marshaIs by law now there
fore |, Abraham Lincoln, President Of the
United States, IN virtue Of the power in me
vested by the Constitution and the laws.
have thought fit 10 call forth the Militia Of
the several States OF the Union TO the ag
gregatc number OF 10000, in order to sup
press said combinations and to cause the
laws to be duly executed
"Thc details for this object will be i'm
mediately communicated to the State au-
thoritics through the War Department. !
appeal to all loyal citizens to favor facili-
tate and aid, this effort TO maintain the hon
or the integrity, and existence, of our ma
tional Union, and the perpctuity Of popular
Government, and to redress wrongs already
long enough endured deem it proper to
say that the first service assigned to the
forces hereby called forth will probably be
to reposess the forts, places, and property
which have been seized from the Union
and in every event the utmost care will be
observed, consistently with the objects atorc,
said, to avoid any devastation, any destruc-
ton OF, or interference with property or any
disturbance Of peaceful citizens Of any par,
Of the country; and hereby command the
persons composing the combinations afore-
said, to disperse and retire peaceably to
their respective abodc, within twenty days
from this date
Deeming that the present condition Of
public affairs present an extraordinary oc-
casiOn, | do hereby, in virtue Of the power
in me vested by the Constitution. convene
both Houses Of Congress The Senators
and Representatives are therefore. summon
cd to assemble at their respective chambers
~ II o clock. noon, on Thursday the fourth
day Of July next, then and there to consid
err and determine such measures as. inthcir
wisdom, and public safety and interest may
seem to demand
In witness whereof / have hcreunto
set my hand, and caused the seal Of the
United States to be affixed
Done at the City of Washington thi~
18th day Of April in the year Of our Lord
one thousand eight hundred and ,ixty-onc.
and Of the independence Of the United
States the eghty-ifth
ABRAHAM LlN,oLN
By the President:
WV II SEWARD. Secretary Of State.
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New Goods.
PIPER & 'VESTAL
MOULD INFORM THEIR FRIENDS

MOULD INFORM THEIR FRIENDS
w and former that they have taken the store
under the Franklin House, opposite the Court House, on
Main street. and prepared 10 oner Inducements both in
PRICE and STYLE Of the following Fancy and Staple Dry
Goods. We would respectfully advise all wishing
goods adapted for the that they will find TO their In
ieres, TO examine our stock before Purchasing.
Fancy Chalict and DeLanes,
Black Fancy ali wool DeLainetplaiu and hair strped
Black Tamatin Bara,hea and Love Wells,
Fancy and Black Gin ghams-Scotch and American
Fancy Plaid Popins and Lustre,
Plain Paris Poplln and Layella Cloth
Striped and Plain Sansgok Muslin,
Victoria Lawn and Ind snhs,
Briliante and Tsron Muslin,
Cotton and Hucksbuck Diaper,
French Worked and Linen Collars
Linen, Cambria, Hemstitche and sllk nandsgreht.
French woye and American Corsets,
French and American Prints-syle ncv and Ie.irsblr
lO-4 Bleached and Brown sheeiings.
81 Bleaehed Pillow.Case Cotton,
Bleached and Brown shrtngs,
White Shaker Flannel very fne.
Irish Linen, wOve and Linen shir, Fr0nti,
Dress Buttons Velvet Ribbons and Dress BRAID,
English and German Hosiery-black and slate,
English White Nerino Hose,
Dark and Light Balmoral Skiris-an wool, styles new
White Embroidered skir'ing,
Ladies Kid, Satin and Isle Thread Gloves,
Gents Merino and Cot,Qn Half Hose,
Gents Linen Hsndkerefsfs and suspenders,
Pins, Needles, Combs, Threads, Tape Braid,
Belts, Hair Nets, Carriers, Neck Ties, 6c., &c.
Ladies' iiadelphia rnade) Lasting Congress Gaersthcs
and thin sole.
Ladies XII and Calf Lace Boo,.,
Misses' and Chnirrn'. Ria, Goat and Calf lace Boots
febs2.n piper a vesta1
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NOTICE.

d. VIRTUE OF AN EXECUTION ISSUED
ID from the Office Of the Clerk Of the Circuit Court Of
the United States for the Eastern District Of tennessee
viii expose 70 public sale for cash. at III, Cou, House
DOR in Knoxville, the 18th day Of May. Sos
Dwelling House and lot and Brick Store House and
Lot, both lying in the town Of Morrstown in Jefer,op
county Tenn, aoiniuc the lands Of Jsrnagin and the
her- " j. D. Franklin aud others levied On a. the pro-
"r'y q prury Morris g. .a,isfy judgment Of .aid
Court, in favor gf 4. T. Bruce Co.. against the said
DruFy N1uis Z. c. TRIGg
apl2-iw D.gafg : s. U,,sIrI U;., D T,s.
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ATTACHMENT.

\. Jackson ". O. ". Mckenzie.
IHE PLAINTIFF. ON AFFIDAVIT,
says The defendant Is indebted hin aud 80 ab.conds or
coucea' himself that the ordinary process be served
lpon him. having obtained original attachment agsns, the
defendant estate made returnabe before p NJ Miller Jus
ce o. The Peace Ter Mrig county and the having
levied on his property y is ordered BY said Justice that the
dndant appear before him his oce in the 4th district
Nss county on the 18Th Of May will proceeded with
parte. II s further ordered that hi. notice be pubhed Tor
''lr successive Teeks In the Knoxville why.
sprig4w PFC py NIILERJp
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ATTACHMENT.

Geolys s. Ioylof Henry GiJ.on, T.aou,y r. br1iley
and Bcpiasih wilkins
THE PLAINTIFF, ON AFFIDAVIT.
says the defendants Justly indebted him hundred
dollars and abscond conceal themselves that the
oaw cannot be served upon them having an
attachment against the before R,chy
Kncad Justice Of hePeace for Anderson county and the
having been levied the Of r. K Bradley. II
ordered that publication be made for four successive
Downovs Wing, notifying said defendant appear before him
at his Office the LIST day Of july 1s65 the same will
taken confessed and set for hearing ex psrte.
apl24w PISS MTCHEY KINCAID, JP.