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The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-10-27
FROM SOUTH AMERICA.
DISASTROUS Defeat Of che Par.xu.y.n.

NRw YORK, Oct 19.-The war in South
America has commenced in real earnest. The
Her0Ids correspondent sends newspaper files
giving details OF the recent battle at Yatay,
show the sanguinary character which the strug.
gle Is likely to assume.
On the 18th of August the allied forces,
5000 strong, under Gems. Flakes and Pannero
encountered 9, 400 Paragusyans under General
Duarte, on the right bank or the Uruguay
River. The Paraguayans were unprovided
with artillery and outnumbered two to one.
A summons was sent them to surrender, but
they replied BY shooting the messenger. For
one and half hours the Paraguayans met the
fierce assaults Of the allies with desperate re-
ISSUANCE, neither asking nor giving quarter,
which their assailants were little disposed to
accord them.
At the end of that time they broke and aed
to the river, pursued by 1000 cavalry. Here a
slaughter took place which one of the victori-
ous generals characterizes as regular butche-
~. The dead and wounded left on the field is
conclusive evidence of the fearful nature of
the struggle.
Their leader. Duarte and 200 of his troops
fell into the hands of the Brazilians, and all
their baggage was captured. The allies claim
their loss at only $50 killed and wounded.
Another detachment of Paraguayans, 1000
strong, on the other side of the river was pre-.
vented BY Brazilian gunboats from reinforcing
Duarte, and at last dates they were securely
hemmed in at Uruguay by an immensely supe-
riOr force.
As set-of against these successes. an en-
gagement is reported between the Paraguayan
batteries and the Brazilian feet, in which the
latter was severely handled.
Following the example so successfully set
during our war, the Paraguayans had con.
structed batteries along the Parana river, to
prevent the return of the feet. In running
past these batteries, the feet suffered much
damage.
Further battles of an equally important char
acter were daily expected.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-10-27
Letter from Gov. sharkey.
From the Boston Courier, Oct. II.
The following letter was addressed to .
gentleman in this CITY:

From the Boston Courier, Oct. II.
The following letter was addressed to a
gentleman in this city:
EXECUTIVE OFFICE.
JACKSON. Miss. Sept. %, 1865.
SIR-Ih have just received your favor of the
9TH inst, for which thank you. did sneak
of resigning my office in case the President
did not sustain my policy, conscious as I was
that my whole object was speedy restoration
of the Union, with as little injury to the neo-
pie as possible. Fortunately it has not become
necessary for me to act on my determinatiou
hope very soon to see my State in fnIl and
harmonious communion with the great sister
hood of States from which she SO inconsider.
ately attempted to separate herself.
We see our folly, and are anxious now to
take our northern brethren by the hand as
friends, if they will but meet us in the same
spirit, but we cannot be friends when thew
seek to degrade us. We look confidently, how.
ever, to the conservative men of the North for
q different line q policy towards us. We
claim the rights Of State, and whilst we
know there are. some at the North who
would reduce Us to the condition of mere
dependency, we will not believe that this is the
sentiment of a majority. hope soon to have
Mississippi in her proper place in the Union,
when we can meet the men of the North in
perfect friendship, and rejoice with each other
that we belong to the same great family.
Respectfully, your obedient servant,
w. L. SHARKEY.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-10-27
FROM CINCINNATI.
murder....Flre.. Missionary Opera.
lions.

CINCINNATI, Oct. ia man named Rogers
was deliberately murdered and then robbed by
q former employee, OConnor, at Hamilton,
on Monday last
The moulding establishment of Dumont g.
Co.. of this city, was partially destroyed by fire
last night; loss SIC. 900.
The American Christian Missionary Society
has met in this city. 1t is largely attended by
members and others from all parts of Tie Uni
ted States.
The following preamble and resolution was
adopted:
WHEREAS, The conflict of the last four years
has resulted in the emancipation OF four mil
lions of slaves and the return of peace to our
country, and now opens the efectual door tor
missionary work among the destitute people of
our border; therefore sr' =.
Resolved That we accept the leadipgs of
Providence and will endeavor to meet the ex-
igency that the poor may have tbe.gospel
preached to them. .r..
The Synod of the Cincinnati Presbyterians
will meet here tomorrow.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-10-27
Specie Basis.
The Washington correspondent of thu
Boston Traveller says:

The Washington correspondent Of the
Boston Traveller says:
Upon the gold question Mr.. McCulloch win
have word TO say one Of these days. He did
not attempt to conceal his opinions and PAR.
poses. He means to bring the country back to
the specie basis and redeenable currency.
He is doubtless aware of the opposition he win
meet with in Congress from the speculatoss,
but the great interests of q nation are not to DO
sacrificed to the selfshness of few indivi0-
uals. It is an important and significant fact
that the leading bankers of the country urge
the Secretary to contract the currency rather
than TO expand it. Jay Cooke, the eminet
financial agent of the Government (in the sale
Of its loans), advocates speedy resumption of
specie payments that is within q year from
this time. Very much depends upon Congress
put the Secretary of the Treasury will be very
decided in his recommendations upon this
subject. The President is with him most
heartily, hear, on the question of making the
paper currency redeemable in coin.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-10-27
ROBERT z. LEE.

A BREvEr BRIGADIKR has long article
in the Press, telling "what the soldiers
require" II they could answer, they
would say they do not require the services
of their late officers to teach them their
political duties The soldiers have not
quite so much respect for shoulder straps,
or even complimentary stars, as sumo of
the lucky possessors OF these ornaments
would have the public believe.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-10-27
The Revenue Frauds.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14.-Amoug other re-
venue frauds recently discovered. is one at
Hamilton, Ohio, where the attempt TO detraud
the Government of $50 900 has been followed
by the payment of the $40, 0e0 and penalty of
twenty thousand dollars more and q
hne OF third of The $4,000; and anoth-
er IN Delphos, Ohio, where it is believed !, 200
barrels of whisky have been passed without
tax, but where the testimony OF facts is def
cient, 10000 are now offered as q compro-
mise. In the recent seizure for revenue frauds
at Cincinnati, suspicion was first aroused by
the fact that five hundred barrels of whisky
were shipped from Nashville-the first ship
ment OF whisky ever made from the South to
tee North. After the whisky was seized, par
ties o9ered $50, 600 for its release. which was
refused.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-10-27
FROM. WASHINGTON.
Naval and Military Asylum...MeeS.
ing of COrpOralOrs..Gener News.

New YORK, Oct. ia Washington special
SAYS members of the Board of C0rpOrators of
the National Military and Naval Asylum for
the relief of the totally disabled officers and
men of the volunteer forces of the United
States, met to-day at the Smithsonian Institute,
when it was again found that there was not
quorum-only twenty-three persons respond.
ing To their names out of the one hundred
members. a-
On motion of Gen. Barnes, Secretary Stanton
was chosen Chairman, aud Admiral Davis ap
pointed Recording Secretary.
Secretary Stanton then announced the OBJ
iect of the meeting and the names of those
Gen. Barnes then said in addition to those
present he had heard from Twenty-Five other
CorporatOrs, all dec lining to attend, among
them are two deaths.
Mr.. VIM. B. Aston and Gen. Butler address
Cd shs meeting, abiding TO the two former at
| tempts 10 obtain quorum and suggesting pro-
positions fox acting under the circumstances.
Be thought it impoiitic to adjourn without
| waiting for other members. He therefore
moved resolution, which after setting forth
the imprscticability of assembling as legal
members of the Corporators. recommends that
the meeting proceed to provisional organizes
| ton, and that Committee of seven be APP
pointed to memorabilia Congress to legalize
this provisional action, and TO legalize such IL
gislatiOn BY reducing the number OF Corpora
tors and otherwise, 80 will enable the project
to be carried ont according to the design Of the
Act
! This was supported by Chief Justice Chase
who suggested that the resolution be amended
| by adding - that this committee proceed 10
make bylaws, rules ard regulations and sub
nit the same to an at jurned meeting Of the
corporators. to be hello subsequent to the ac-
tion OF Congress proposed to be asked for on
the subject. Adopted.
| Hon e Tobey submitted resolution re-
uuiri Y .he committee thus appointed TO me-
| nOrlai,ze Con yre.s for stated appropriation
| in aid OF the work instead OF relying on the
charity of the pubic. The act it would be
seen provided that il could not be commenced
until five hundred dollars had been subscribed
and paid.
Gen. Butler said that the funds provided by
| the act for the endowment OF the asylum arts.
ing from fines by court martial fOrteitures of
pay, and for desertion, uncalled for prize
money &c, &C. amounted to between $780,
000 ID S2O0,O0
Alter further discussion Mr.. Tobeys resolu-
ton was adopted.
The names OF the committee under General
Buffers resolution are: Gen. Butler. Henry D..
Raymond, Gov. Smith, Mr.. Stuart. ex.Gov.
Clark, Admiral Davis, Gen. Barnes, General
Meade and Gen. Grant.
On motion of Mr.. Raymond, the committee
were instructed to petition Congress for re-
peal OF the restrictions of the act of Congress
in the 9Th section
On motion OF Gen. Butler it was agreed that
the meeting ADJOURN until called together BY
the committee.
The gentlemen assembled TO-DAY exhibited
much earnestness In behalf of the object, and
1t VIII doubtless prove success.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-10-27
Drowned on the Eve of Marriage.
EXECUTIVE Orr1cr

Evening before last. Miss Henrietta Nc
Laughlin, young lady living in Illinoistown,
lost her life while returning from this city. She
crossed by the Ohio and Mississippi Railroad
Ferry, and attempting to step ashore as the
boat neared the landing on the other side of
the river, she fell into the water and drowned
One end of the boat had already landed. and,
thinking the other had touched also she at
tempted to step of, while it still lacked several
feet of being even with the ferry. She was to
have been married next day, and at the mo-
ment of the accident had hold of the arm of
the young man to whom she was engaged.
Her attendant came near falling in, but caught
hold of something in season to save himself
st. Louis Republican,
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-10-27
GEL. Le.'. Amne-iy Oath.
The following is a copy OF the amnes,

The following is copy OF the amnesty
oath subscribed IL by Gen. LEE:
OFFICE or THE NOTARY PUBLIC.
Rockbridge Co., Va, Oct. 2. 1865
l, Robert E. Lee of Lexington, Virginia. do
solemnly swear in prsence of Almighty God.
that will henceforte faithfully support, pro-
tect and defend the constitution of The United
States and the Onion of the States Hereunder
and that will in like manner abide by and
faithfully support all laws and proclamations
which have beeu made during the existing re-
beliou with reference to the emancipation OF
slaves. so helpme God.
ROBERT z. LEE
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-10-27

SHEEP. We are glad to see that, With
the influx OF population, and the vast ac-
emulation OF all kinds Of stock in this
part Of the State, sheep and wool-growing
Is made an especial object with our farm
ers. Oar enterprising friend, Mr.. Pontius,
who Is now occupying what is known as
the Cullen Farm, in the Sank Valley,
tells Us that be has on his place 900 head
OF sheep The flock is Ia the best condi.
uon, and promises'a rich yield.-S. Cloud
Democrat.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-10-27
GENERAL sHERMAN'S REPLY.


General Sherman received this letter near
Memphis on the 10Th of March, and immedi-
ately replied:
Dear General: have your more than kind
and characteristic letter of the 4th instant l
will send copy to General Mcpherson at
once.
"You do yourself injustice and US too much
honor in assigning to us too large share of
the merits which have led to your high ad-
vancement. know you approve the friend
ship have ever prOfessed to you, and will
permit me TO continue, as heretofore, to mani
fest it on all proper occasions.
"You -" now Washington's legitimate sue
gerous elevation; but if you can continue, as
heretofore, to be yourself, simple, honest, and
unpretending, you will enjoy through life the
respect and love of friends and the homage of
millions of human beings, that viii award
you large share in securing to them and
their descendant Government of law and
stability.
~ repeat, you do General Mcpherson and
; myself too much honor. At Belmont you
manifested your traits-neither of us being
near. At DonelsOn, also, you illustrated your
whole character. l was not near, and General
Mcpherson in too subordinate capacity to in
fuence You.
"Until you had won Donelson, 1 confess I
was almost cowed by the terrible array of an
archical elements that presented themselves at
every point; but that admitted q ray of light
have followed since.
u believe you are as brave, patriotic, and
just as the great prototype, Washington-as
unselhsh, kind-hearted, and honest as q man
should Debut the chief characteristic Is the
simple faith in success you have always mani
tested, which can hken to nothing else than
the faith Christian has in the Saviour.
''This faith gave you victory at Shiloh and
Vicksburg. Also, when you have completed.
our preparations, you 60 into battle without
hesitation, as at Chattanooga-aO doubts-no
reserves; and tell you, it was this that made
MS act with confidence 1 knew, wherever
was, that you thought of me, and got in Q
tight place you would help me ont, II alive.
my only point of doubts was. in your
knowledge Of grand strategy, aad Of books Of
science and history but, l confess, yOar com
mon sense seems 70 have supplied all these.
''Now as 70 the future. Dost stay In Wash
ington. Come West; take to yourself the
whole Mississippi Valley. Let rs mako it
dead sure-and tell You the Atlantic slopes
and the Pacific shores will follow It's destiny, a.
sure as the limbs Of tree live or die with the
main trunk. We have done much, but still
much remains. Time and times influences are
with us. We could almost afford to sit still
and let these influences work.
Here lies the seat OF the ming empire !;
and from the West, when our task Is done, We
will make short work of Charleston and Rich
mond, and the Impoverished coast of the At
lantic. Your sincere friend
''W T. SHERMAN"
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-10-27

Capt. j. P. Ward, who was shot at Lex.
lngton, Michigan, on Friday last. by the brother
OF girl who he is charged with having out
ragged, is still alive and win probably recover.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-10-27

The Minnesota Baptist State Conyen.
ton will hold its next annual meeting at
Rochester on the 9th and 2Sth inst.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-10-27

The city government of New York being
aaceS q Ss5 Ray S me Police Nsts 1" sd
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-10-27
FIRE IN DETROIT.

DETROIT, Oct. 19.-The loss to the Michi-
gan Central Road, by the burning of their
freight house and contents, last night. will not
exceed SOU, 0Oo The Company was insured
by j. F. Dobson & Co. An agent of this house
arrived to-day to adjust the loss. Amount lost
by owners OF freight not yet known.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-10-27
Interesting Letters.
General Grant ON hts Promotion to
the ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

the ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
GENERAL SHERMAN TO GENERAL GRANT
From advance sheets of Colonel 8. N.
Bowman's interesting and compendious
history OF fisherman and his campaigns. ="
we take the following interesting letters
of Grant and Sherman, on the appoint
ment of the former to be Lieutenant-Gen-
eral. These letters, 80 characteristic of
the two men, and so honorable to both,
are now first made public, and will beread
with great interest.
Colonel Bowman writes:..
GENERAL GRANT TO GENERAL SHERMAN.
On the 4th of March, at Nashville, Major
General Grant received telegraphic orders to
report in person at Washington. Congress
had passed an act authorizing the appointment
of Lieutenant General to command the armies
of the United States, and the President bad
nominated General Grant for the appointment.
Before starting on his journey, Grant seized his
pen, and in the very moment OF his greatest
elevation, filled with generosity. towards those
others, to whose eXertions he modestly chose
to ascribe his own deserved reward, hastily
wrote these touching lines:
Dear Sherman The bill reviving the grade
Of Lieutenant-Generali In the army has become
law, and my name has been sent to the Sen.
ate for the place. now receive orders to re-
port to Washington Immediately in person,
which indicates a confirmation, or likelihood
of confirmation.
~ start in the morning to comply with the
order. a,IE
whilst I have been eminently successful
in this war, in at least gaining the confidence
of the public, no one feels more than how
nf 10 Avrof r,f h0a cRi
and the harmonious putting forth of that en-.
ergy and skill, of those whom it has been my
good fortune to have occupying subordinate
positions under me.
"There are many officers to whom these re-
marks are applicable to greater or less de.
gree, prOpOrtiOnate to their ability as soldiers;
but what want is to express my thanks to you
and Mcpherson. as the men to whom, above all
others, feel indebted for whatever have had
of success. .aa.-.
"How far your advice and assistance have
been of help to me, you know. How far your
execution of whatever has been given you to
do entities you to the reward am receiving,
you cannot know as we'll as I.
81 feel all the gratitude this letter would
express, giving it the most fattering con-
struction.
1.-THE word you use in the plural intend
ing it for Mcpherson also. l should write to
him, and will some day, but starting In the
morning do not know that will find time
just now.
'Your friend,
~. 8. GRANT, Major.General."
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1865-11-30
N0TIUE.-The Model Sewing ma
chine,


From the New York Herald.
Prominent among the mechanical triumphs OF
this most Ingenious age, common honesty compels
US to notice the Empire Sewing Machine, COM
mended as Justly styled perfection itself Useful
as have been the various sewing machines from
time to time presented to the public, each one Of
them has been cursed with some radical defect
which detracts from general utility. Warned by
the experience Of his predecessors, the inventor Of
combining all the advantages for which others are
vaunted, and obviating every defect which can be
attributed to them by the most fastidious critic.
The Umpire Machine is marvellous combina
ton Of simplicity, economy and perfect workman
ship being durable free from liability to get out
of order. noiseless, and easy Of operation. 1t:
mechanical contrivance is such to sta
bility, freedom from accident, and accuracy as to
workmanship. By the use Of the patented shuttle
and straight needle. it makes a stitch, which can
neither rip nor ravel, while, at the same time, il
can operate perfectly upon every species of mater
al from leather to cambria. with threads Of cotton
linen or silk from the finest to the coarsest mem
Der.
As the Empire Machine is gradually supplanting
its more antique rivals, no one in want of useful
instrument of this description, be he or she tailor
coachmaker, dressmaker or seamstress, can dc
otherwise than secure one of these economical and
inimitable machines. suited alike for family and
manufacturing purposes. The Office OF the EN-
pire Manufacturing Co. il at No. $40 Broadway
New York City, where they now supplying
these Empire Machines at prices far below the
re al yalue of the Instruments
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1865-11-30
Disease can not touch those who
use Roback's Bitters.

While Roback's Bitters are kept in the family
circle sickness never enters.
These Bitters have been found to be perfect
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all diseases. if taken in the proper time. They
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Their medicinal properties are so various that
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mand and the universal good derived from their
use. A judicious use of these Bitters imparts the
rose tint of health to the checks, and health and
vgor TO the entire frame. 3ml
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1865-11-30

n5- To CONFERENCE.-The undersigned having been
restored to healh in few weeks by simple remedy
after having suffered several years. with lung af
fiction and that dread disease, Consumptonis anxious
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etc The only object of the advertiser i'm sending the
prescription IL TO benefit the afflicted and spread infor
nation which he conceves to be Invaluable and he hopes
sufferer will try his remedy, it will them
nothing. and may blessing Parties wishing the
prescription, will please address
REV. EDWARD A. WILSON.
Williamsburg, Kings County,
tni5m3l New York.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1865-11-30

n6- EpIrOR or REP.-DEAR SIR: With your permits
sion wish to the readers of your PAPER. that will
send by return mail. to- all who wish it, lfrecl Recipe
with full directicna for making and using simple yege
table Balm that win eectually days. P-
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will also mail free those having DadIIeads
Faces, simple directions and Information that will enable
them to fall growth Of LuNurant Hair whiskcrs
or Moastache. in less than thirty DAYS.
All applications answered 10y return mail without
charge. Respectfully yours.
TIIOS. +. CHAPMAN, Chemist,
lf5m3l s3l Broadway, New York.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1865-11-30
The People,. Choice.-Tbcre i. probably n

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colds, coughs. infuenzi and throat difficulties than
Goes Cough BAlsam. whilst in cases of Group and
whooping cough. it j, remarkable for its speedy
cures
Goes Dyspepsia Cure.--Therc is no need
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demonstrated bcfond fear of contradiction that
Goes Dyspepsia Cure will certainly cure it
Constipation, the most prolific of i'll health
Is surely cured by the Cure. ick-headache
ersmp, pains, or cold in either stomach otbowel.
instantly yield TO its power.