The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-06-02

doubt, he says. many persons did, between
those periods, take the oath who couid not
have been loyal. and SO had the original pro-
clamation continued the exceptions set fortn
in the second, what the rights. OF those VINO
took the oath In that intermediate space OF
time are, it could not have been q judicial
question. The facts in such cases are accom-
plished. and the rights arising out OF those
facts have attached and become vested.
The Attorney General alter considering the
proposition and effect of the tax proclamation
propositions. comes to the conclusion that an
other proclamation should be issued.
Persons, he says. should not be. invited 10
take an oath, and TO comply with the terms
of which they cannot obtain firm legal rights.
1t Is especially to those who have heretofore
and would now avail themselves i'll good faith
of the benefits of pardon AID amnesty that
another proclamation should be substituted
covering the new past. Persons who nave
been constantly engaged In the rebellion should
know distinctly what they are to do, and when
and bow they are to do it. to free themselves
from punishment in whole or in part; or 10
such as have been affected merely by their
reasonable associations should be forgiven,
and an appropriate condition should be appen-
ded to the pardon of MANY.
The grace and favor of the government
should now be large and generous, and the
operations and effect Off period merely should
not be left uncertain. As a measure to aid in
the suppression of the late rebellion, the late
proclamation has done its full and complete
omce for the recognizing of society in the
rebellious States. Reconstruction is not needed.
That word conveys an erroneous idea. The
constitution of this government is as perfect as
human wisdom car: make it. The tlial to
which its powers and capacities have been sue.
1ected In this effort of revolution and dismem-
berment Is taken to prove principles and pow.
ers clearly and we'll defined, and that have car.
ried us safely through our past troubles. Ours
Is not duty to reconstruct or to change.
Society In the rebel States has not teen, and is
not now in normal condition, nor in harmony
with the principles of our government. That
society has rebel ed against them. and made
war upon the principles and powers IF our
government. In so doing it has offended and
stands o convicted culprit. Mercy must be
largely extended.
Some of the great leaders and offenders
must be made to feel the extreme vigor of the
law, not in spirit of revenge, but 10 put the
mercy extended to the great mass of the mis-
guided people can and should be so used as
to reOrganize society upon loyal and freedom
loving basis. II is manifestly for their good
and the good of mankind that this should be
done. The power of pardon and mercy is
adequate to this end. Such conditions prece-
dent and subsequent can legally and properly
belliOn and bring society in those States in
perfect accord with the wise and thoroughly
tried principles of our government If this
power of pardon is wisely used peace will be
established upon sure and permanent basis
New YORK. May 3O.-The Times special
says Mr.. Stanton Is not going 10 Berlin. He
intends TO resigns, however. 1t will take sixty
money Is ready.
1t is believed that Breckenridge has reached
Texas.
The Tribuse's special says the letter of con-
dOlence from the Empress Eugenia to Mrs.
Lincoln, although some time since received by
the French Minister, is detained by him, evinc-
ing ill-feeling on his part.
Fred. Seward is improving again.
NEW YORK, May 3O-The Commercials
the reorganization of North Carolina is re-
garded there as definitely excluding negroes
from suffrage in Southern 8 ates, and as dele
eating the matter to the people.
There are already signs of an active political
CRUSADE by the Radicals on this question.
Secretary Ssanton's friends indignantly deny
that he will leave the cabinet.
Sherman's statement to the Committee on
the Conduct of the War concerning his nego-
tiations with Johnston, makes no reference to
Stanton, as was supposed. 1t is evident STAN
ton is master OF the situation. He has more
patronage than ever to use, and OF course will
use it in pressing his advantage.
The 0sts special says ex. congressman Boyce
of South Carolina, is in Washington to urge
the appointment of provisional government
WASHINGTON, March 30.-The Second army
corps, Major Gen. Humphries commanding
was reviewed at Balls Cross Roads Va, in
presence of Secretary Stanton and number of
distinguished military officers.
Gen. Geo. II. Thomas arrived in Washington
to-day, and will soon supersede Halleck in
command at Richmond. Halieck is to BE-
transferred to the Pacific department
Meade is to command the Atlaa.ic Sherman
the South Western, Dix and Sheridan the
Trans-M Mississippi.
The Star says there Is no truth in the state
ment that refusal has been made on the part
of Stanton to surrender jeff Davis TO the civil
authorities here for trial. Davis will doubt
less be tried here under the indictment of the
criminal court of the District Of Columbia.
A paragraph recently appeared and has been
freely copied into the papers which seems TO
have created o misrepresentation In the minds
of many persons who are interested N the
monies and other valuables taken from Union
prisoners by confederate officials, portion Of
which has recently been turned over to Gen.
Milford. United States Agent of Exchange.
Tor distribution among the proper claimants.
A note from Gen. Mumford, dated Richmond.
says so much of this as relates to the distribu.
ton of the properly is incorrect. l am only
authorized to pay such claims as are verified by
toe invoices and records received by me with
the property. The balance, If any. will be dis
posed of in such manner as the proper author
ity may respectfully ,equest. All p, rsons who
have claims for valuables taken from them by
the enemy, to forward at once full statement
of name rank and organization. date of place
If capture, amount aud kind of property
tsken by the enemy, together with the name
and rank of the party receiving the same, also
giving plain directions how, 10 whom and
where they may wish 10 have property, if
found, forwarded. Would also give notice that
o large number of packages addressed and sent
to Union prisoners of war in the south, previ-
ous to the evacuation OF Richmond, are in nv
possession, letters of inquiry and instruction
concerning which, may be addressed to me and
will receive prompt attention.
Gen. Grant has ordered all bi lizard rooms
and places where liquor Is cold within the DIS.
trict of Columbia 70 be closed until further
orders. This Is in consequence of the large
number of Struggling sOluiers in the city and
neighborhsod, and the frequent recurrence of
occasional disturbances from the use of strong
drinks.