The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-11-03
FROM WASHINGTON.


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/ WAsH1seyos, Oct. 27.-Ispecial to the New
York Times THE Cabinet meeting of to-day
was of prOtracted. duration, and was attended
by al the Secretaries for the first time in sew
Il is reported that the recent correspondence
generally discussed without reference to any
action on the subject. i ass 800, isig, "a
/ Among the prominent rebels pardoned to-day
were III. ID. Rector, ex- Governor of Arkansas,
and J.. P. Sanderson. member Of the rebel Con
gress from Georgia. -, ',,ss s . w.
1t has been reported that Geo. w. Gayle, the
Alabama lawyer who offered one hundred thou.
sand dollars reward for the assassination Of Mr..
not correct. as he comes under the 18th excep.
ton, However. he may be considered as par
colonel. - 800. $50 ssA - ~
This evenings Rep,s;5lsc:as.sn Announces that the
body OF Col, Dablgren, who was killed near
Richmond March 4th, 1854, on Kilpatricks
raid, is expected here 70 morrow, and win lie
until Tuesday next, with guard of honor. It
Is also understood that Henry Ward Beecher
will preach the funeral service in his honor on
Sunday at the Church of DR.. Sunderland. . 4
Intelligence has been received by the Gov
eFement thatsn Influential delegation Of Cana
diaas are shortly TO come hero to make efforts
toirs-establish the. treaty of Reciprocity be-
tween the United States and Canada. a. ss.,fs
The War Department has promulgated the
following listof volunteer organizations which
have been ordered to be mustered ont of the
service! 9th Illinois Infantry; 9Th. 9Th and 9Th
Illinois cavalry. The men of the 96th Infantry
remaining In service to be transferred 10 the
47th Intantry-the lstter are still In service.
Also the 18th Indiana cavalry sCl s95aa VIC
Thfn ho Of tho Miaaie-
sippi cavalry, 4th. 18th and 18th Michigan cav
airy, 10th New York infantry 156th, 160Lh,
161st and 172d cavalry. I'd Veteran and 4th Pro-
visional Ohio infantry. 194th cavalry, 9Th and
18th also 20 regiments of colored troops
lHer0jds Special l-Gen. Muzzy. late Secre-
tary TO the President, is ordered TO the CONF
mand OF his regiment - a9G&IlbTa e. ~.
Gen Grant has purchased and will reft for
his winter residence portion of the property
known IS Douglas Hospital rs TO-
The Herald states that JEFF. Davis is to be
arraigned simply on charge of treason and that
James 8. Speed, Gen. ROsseau, John H Cliff
ord and VIM. NJ. Eyarts are retained by Gov.
ernment as prosecuting Counsel, and Charles
O'Connor and R. H. Gilett for the defence.
The Herald states that there was seizure of
alcohol yesterday for revenue frauds in Brook
lyn, and that Custom House Clerk Virginia
ex-rebel and q heavy Brooklyn firm are impli-
Gated. sa8 ha4s5 ialsa vsuse 81
.WAsH1Serox Oct. 27.-The Tunls Embas-
sailors. in company with Consul Perry, paid
an official visit to the Secretary OF Safe, this
morning, and left with him copy OF their Gre
dentials. No time has yet been fixed for their
presentation to the President di9 Il sg
During the day the distinguished strangers,
under the escort Of Mr.. Cox, of the State De-
partment, and in an open carriage, visited va
rious localities of interest.
WASHINGTON, Oct 27.-Ex.rebel Postmas
ter General Reagan. had . long interview with
President Johnson, this morning, and will now
leave Washington direct for his home in Texas.
NEW YORK Oct N.-George Magner. con-
victed of the murder Of his wife last week. was
to-day sentenced TO be hanged on the 10th
December. ts.@ sst2 a0R
Government has seized large quantity of
alcohol, on account OF the owners attempting
TO defraud the custom house. A humber of
officials are said to be implicated in the
swindle. lin -s.s..
The Worlds Washington special saws. dis
patches received here state the New Orleans
Convention to sustain President johnson is .
success. ssr.. IL .#
The rumor that naval vessels are to be put
in commission IL untrHek SIT naaEf sEgas
1t is reported Caleb Cushing will succeeed
Mr. Adams in England, and Mr. Adams returns
70 be Secretary of Slate. isl Mi sos 1884,.
New York. Oct GA Washington special
says the President has not yet made . decision
in the case Of Henry Wirx. Senator Cngin,
of N. H, had an interview with the President
yesterday, when Nh. Johnston substantially re-
iterated abe sentiments expressed in. the
.WAsHrNsron, Oct. 28.--The Tunis Embas-
sailors spent some time yesterday evening with
the Secretary of State a. his residence. They
viii be formally presented 70 the President on
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