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The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-04-21
lore Minnesota Prisoners Arrived.

WILLIAM KlNKEAD, Esq, State Agent
at Washington, D. O., for the relief of
our sick and wounded soldiers, writes to
Gov. MILLER, April Z, as follows:
take this occasion to report the arrival of
two more Minnesota boys at Annapolis, Nd,
from the South-First Sergeant B. e. Burn
ham and Private James M. McCash, both of
Co. A, Ninth Regiment, captured last June on
the Sturgis raid. They arrived at Annapolis
on the 9th of March. McCash was suffering
from some kind of fever, from the effects of
which he was almost deaf. They have left
for home upon furlough. The arrival of pris-
toners now is quite limited, but your instruc-
tons to search out and care for them will be
strictly carried out. am now boarding in the
same house as Mr. Stock, and can consult and
arrange our duties in this respect much better
than before. ..
In a letter dated the day following
april 81, Mr.. KINKEAD says:
Mr.. Stock last evening found two other Min
nesota men in Douglas Hospital-Prvates
William Parsons and William Bleedorn, Co.
D, First Regiment.
Ihave suggested to Mr. Stock that he and
commence the first of next week and make
thorough search in all the Washington Hos
pitfalls, in order to find out what men are in
them. The men above named were not re-
ported on the rolls of the Medical Director a
few days ago, or they would have been visited
sooner They are doing well.
Private Marriott Haskell, Co. A, First Mime.
sofa, died at Jarvis Hospital, Baltimore, Md,
January 10th, 1865. He was from EysiuhR, lie
Sueur county.
Messrs. KINKEAD and Stock are devoted
and faithful friends of the sick soldier in
their Department. AL who have had
occasion for their aid speak highly of
them. The State is fortunate in having
the services of two such excellent and
{ humane gentlemen. Their "record " is
a noble one GO ..--r s..-=
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Not Posted,

HENRY WARD BEEcHER, in his valedlc-
tory to his people on leaving for Charles
ton. which we printed day or two ago,
made singular mistake. He said: "The
dav on which the old flag is to be raised
rrneaning on Fort sumter) is Good Fri
dan. on phich occurred the resurrection
of our Sacioay; and as Christ was raised
to bring life and liberty into the world, so
will that flag carry renewed life and lib.
erty to the South" Good Friday is known
as the day of the crucfxion of Christ.
The resurrection was not until the Sunday
following, which is known as Easter
Sunday.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-04-21

INSPECTION OF CIGARs.-The Inspec-
tors fees are fixed by Commissioner Lewis
as follows: For inspecting cigars in cities
with population Of over 100000 inhabi-
tants, fifteen cents per thousand. For in
specting tobacco, five cents per hundred
pounds in cities with a population OF over
100000 inhabitants; ten cents in cities
under 100000 and over $4,000; twenty
cents in cities or towns having popula-
ton less than $4,000.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-04-21
Casualty Report.


The following is the casualty report of the
Second Regiment Minnesota Volunteers, DUR
ing the campaign from Savannah, Georgia, to
Goldsboro, N. c., from January 20, 1865, to
March %, 1865.
DIED OF DISEASE.
Corp. Owen LOOMS, Co. G, Feb. 25th.
WOUNDED IN ACTION.
Private William s. Lynn, Co. B, March 20.
Sergt. Christian Sanders, Co. G, March 20.
MIssING-sUPPosED TO CAPTURED.
Private Isaac A. Peterson, Co. c, March 2.
Private Mars Oleson, Co. G, March 2.
Private Sylvanus Stone, Co. G, March 8.
Private Ferdinand Birk, Co. F, Feb. IL.
Private Thos. H. Garrettsu, Co. F, Feb. II.
j. w. BISHOP,
Lieut.. Colonel Commanding Second Regiment
Minnesota Volunteer Infantry.
GoLDsBoRo. March %. 1865
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-04-21

ans IA IN AmszsorA vo1s,
~ Ose~ Adlmros, Adj. Gen. Of M;,,,.o,a
COLONEL: have the honor to report the
arrival OF the I'd Regt. MINI. Vols. at this place
on the 23d inst p''''0
having just received our back mail for s;x,v
days we are overwhelmed with business and
formal or detailed report now is ont of the
question.
Our monthly returns for January, February.
and March will be made and forwarded 90 AEON
as we can procure the blanks.
Our casualty list is hereto appended, and the
following items may interest those who are
interested in the regiment
The number Of miles marched from savan.
nah, Ga, Jan. 20, to Goldsboro, N. c., March
23-not including foraging, or work on wagon
roads or In the destruction of railroads-was
four hundred and eighty. Much of it was done
in bad weather and on bad roads, and not a
little of it by night "
The number of serviceable horses and mules
captured and turned in by. the regiment was
thirty.
During the campaign we drew from the
trains one-third rations of hard bread, coffee,
and sugar. all other supplies were foraged
from the country along the line of march.
Our aggregate number present when we
marched from Savannah on the 25th January
was 526.
Decrease during the campaign of 63 days
was
Men sent to General Field Hospital. IL
Missing, supposed to be captured ......5
Total decrease, being about per cent. ;. .16
Aggregate present on arriving at Goldsboro,
March 20, $40.
When 1 remember that about one half of the
men of the regiment are recruits of but few
months service, and that the campaign has
been one of the severest on record, the very
small per centage of loss from the effective
force is more than satisfactory to me.
am equally grateful to the recruits (they
may well drop that name now for their patient
and heroic endurance of privations and hard
ships to which they were little accustomed, and
to the veterans who have so uniformly given
soldierly example to those of less experience
in the rough ways of war.
We hope now to have few days of rest, to
obtain clothing and other much needed sup.
plies; and having seven months pay due us,
paymaster would find himself welcome here
too.
am, very respectfully, your most obedent
servant, l. w. BISHOP, It. Col,
COmmd'g I'd MINI. VOL Init.
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Minnesota Soldiers Exchanged.

GEO. ". STURaRs, our State agent at
st. Louis for the care of sick and wound
ed Minnesota soldiers, writes to Governor
MILLER, under date of April 9Th, as fol-
lows:
The following sick Minnesota soldiers, re-
Gently exchanged, were landed at jefferson
Barracks Hospital last night, by the hospital
steamer "R. G. Wood" from Vicksburg,
Mississippi:
John Stockholm, Company d, 9th Regiment
-scurvy. ..s... -.
B. Alexson, Company II. 9th Regiment
scurvy.
E. NJ Rice, Company c, 9th Regiment
chronic diarrhea.
H. H. Williamson, Company E, 10th Regi-
ment-chronic rheumatism.
These men were were cared for en- their pas
sage up by Surgeon Appel and his assistants.
The r. G. Wood received 446 men, IL of whom
died on the passage, and 429 were safely land
ed in hospital here. Some of them improved
on the trip up.
The men presents sorry appearance, and are
much emaciated and prostrated by confinement
and starvation, and fully confirm the worst
StateuleHt5 maue ny oIuciS VI saieii AhoiAA'AAA
and barbarous treatment while" prisoners OF
war;" If the United States Government will
"forgiye and forget such treatment to prison.
ers of war as has been melted out to these
men, they may well claim the title Of the most
Christian nation on Gods footstool, and the
most forbearing and will prove to the world
that the old law San eye for an eye and
a tooth for tooth" has been discard
ed from our law of justice. But s. vengeance
is mine, saith the Lord, and will repay
Surgeon Appel informs me that IA, 900 pa
rolled prisoners will be delivered at vicksburg.
Some 1000 have already arrived; and judging
from these, about 2, 800 men will be sent to this
post as hospital patients. 1 am pleased to say
that ample and satisfactory accommodations
are already prepared for them
The few Minnesota men now received, will
endeavor to have added to the list of those to
be Immediately transferred to Prairie du Chen.
Sir Frederick Bruce, the new British
minister to the United States, arrived at
Washington on Saturday night.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-04-21
NEWS OF OUR OWN STATE.

The Red Wing Argus says the officers
of the Slack Water Navigation Company
will have thorough survey made this
summer of the Cannon and LIE Sueur Riv-
ers and the lakes between their head.wa-
tiers, to determine the cost of the pro-
posed work, and to locate the necessary
locks and dams. The following are the
officers of the company: W. W. Phelps,
of Red Wing, President; A. H. Bulls, Of
Rice county, Treasurer and L. z. Ro-
gers, of LIE Sueur county, Secretary.
The Argus gives an account of tre-
mendous fight between Mr.. George W.
Bowers of Red Wing, and bear weighing
over 400 pounds. Mr.. Bowers fred sew
eral times at bruin without effect, when
the animal turned upon him, and he had
to skedaddle. His dogs, however, held
the bear at bay, and Mr.. Bowers returned
and gave him a. deadly shot. The skin
was sold for $15. a....j.
SrEBB1Ns, of the Hastings Independent,
noticing report that Lincoln had prom
ised to recognize Macmillan, says:
We don't believe that President Lincoln will
tolerate violation of the Mosaic Doctrine,
therefore we put no faith in the above state
ment.
Louder on the "Mosaic Doctrine"
MIR. JAMES j.. GREEN, late of the St
Peter Statesman, has removed bis Office
to LIE Sueur, and re-issued his journal with
the title of Minnesota Statesman. Mr..
GREEN is an able writer, and has also the
rare tact of making an excellent newspa-
per. The sterling democracy of the valley
should give him liberal support, From
his local columns of this week we learn
that while celebrating the evacuation of
Richmond, Frederick Lackie had his right
arm broken in three places between the
elbow and wrist, and his hand badly frac-
tured, by the premature discharge Of a
cannon.-The Catholics of LIE Sueur and
Of Cleveland are about erecting handsome
churches.-A wool carding machine will
be erected this spring at OTTAWA wool
en- factory is also to be built at St. Peter.
during the past three years no town
in the fertile valley of the Minnesota
has improved as rapidly as LIE Sueur, of
which the new appearance Of buildings
bears ample evidence. Within the period
named, its population has at least doubled.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-04-21
Promotions.

First Lieutenant L. N. HOLMES, to be
Captain Of Company Fl, Second Regiment
of Infantry, vice BEATTY, resigned.
sJ Sergeant E. K. WAssBR, to- be First
Lieutenant of same company, vice HOLMES,
promoted 5<-. f'@
Sergeant DANIEL Pagan, to be Second
Lieutenant of same company.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-04-21
IMMlenArIoR.

~ ~ 1aoS ~ ~ Henaer:
Since the opening Of navigation and the
arrival Of the first emigrants, it may not
be out Of place to bring the subject Of i'm
migration again before the public. In q
previous communication the writer has en-.
deavored to show the necessity to agitate
IN European countries for immigration,
and also the competition and difficulties
there encountered, among which were
named the efforts of Mexico to secure the
largest share of valuable emigration. The
extent and boldness of the expectations of
thatnew monarchy, are shown in an extract
from the official organ, L'Estafeae, in
which occurs the following passage:
Considering the encouragement which the
young empire gives to emigration, it can not
overlook the fact that there exists IN North
which today looks upon Mexico, reorganized
by 1udicious institutions, with the hope of
healing there those wounds which were caused
by civil war. These DISTINGUISHED elements
will seek new homes, new interests and q new
social position. Their loyal adherence win be-
4OuS w tudb COuuuy WHICH, Cdu 1UIulbu L1cIu
peace and prosperity. They will establish their
hearth here, and will defend it against all inva-
siOns, even against such which might come
from the country from which apublic calamity
has driven them. In other words, we will get
an American immigration which will fight just
as well against the United States, in case these
should commence a war with Mexico, as at
present the South does against the North.
Comments on the above are unneces-
sary. A judicioas circulation of these
and similar expressions, by experienced
agents and publishers abroad, among those
who are allured by large promises to emf
CRATE to Mexico, would probably effect
change in their destination. Emigrants do
not like to 60 to country which is en-
gagged in or expects war this we have
felt only too keenly to our disadvantage
during the present civil war. When the
glorious news reaches Europe of our re-
cent victories, and the probable speedy
termination of the rebellion, there will
take place such reaction in favor of this
great country, that the old inclination and
desire to emigrate to the freest country on
the globe, will revive, and ought to be
famed into enthusiasm, that nearly all the
European emigration will again pour into
our shores. Now is the time to make
judicious appointment of person fully
capable to do this
In the year 1850, Edward Pelz, Esq,
the regular correspondent in this country,
of several of the most influential German
and Scandinavian periodicals, was engaged
by the State of Wisconsin to write and
agitate for foreign immigration. The sta
tistics of arrivals in New York of Ger
mans alone show the following figures
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-04-21
A Characteristic speech from Mr..
t S lincoln. D1n y#J ..r".

When the news of LEES surrender
reached Washington, Mr.. LIsooLN, in re-
spouse to salute and serenade spoke as
follows: ..-'' ''. -i ~ H'1
am very greatly rejoiced that an occasion
has occurred so pleas1rable that the people
cannot restrain themselves. Laughter and
cheers. / suppose arrangements are being
made for formal demonstration tonight or
tomorrow night. Cries of Cant wait. l
shall. then, have to respond. shall have
nothing to say then, if dribble it all out be-
fore Iaughter see you have band OF mu-
sic with You. 1 propose for closing up, that
You viii have them play an air or tune called
'.Dixie" / have always thought it the best
tune ever heard. Our adversaries over the
way have attempted to appropriate it as their
national air. / insisted Yesterday that we had
fairly captured it, and that we are entitled to
it. l asked tie opinion of the Attorney Gen.
eral, and he stated that we had lawfully cap
tured it, and it was ours. now request the
band to perform it. (Cheers.)
The band then played "Dixie," and af-
forwards "Hail Columbia" The Presi-
dent is pretty good Judge Of music.
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Bishop WhippIe.

A private letter to friend in this city
states that Bishop WHIPPLE was to spend
this week Passio week. in Jerusalem.
He is expected to I've at home about the
10th of June, in me to preside at the
Diocesan Conventou, which meets at Hast
ings on the 14th OF June next.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-04-21

Red TAPE.-Col. AvER1L advertises for
proposals for three hundred and t,Denty-
fire pieces of Red Tape! This must have
been by order of Gen. Err, for Colonel
AvERILL is not red tape man, save upon
compulsion. Three hundred and twenty
five pieces! No wonder the draft is odious
to the people.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-04-21

From and after first OF April, 1865,
the monthly rate of Communication for cloth
ing of officers and privates will be six dol.
lars and half.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-04-21
NIinnesotians in oregon.

We are permitted to make the following
extracts of private letter from ALFRED
P. EIFELT, Esq, formerly of this city.
now in Portland, Oregon: $3.50
John Lake came here last fall, bringing his
wife and family along. Last week his wife
died He is in the stove and tin ware business
with his brother-in-law. ". 7'a N.
Barney Terwilliger is also here, starting a
shop. George H. Belden is located here with
his family, being interested in the proposed
construction of a railroad in the Willamette
Valley. Quite number of Minnesotians are
in the citv.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-04-21
The Late Detention Of Our Eastern
Malls.


We mentioned, few days aince, that
Gov. MILLER addressed strong letter of
complaint to Post Master General DENIM
SON, in reference to the outrageous deten-
ton of Eastern mails for this State, on the
La Crosse Road. The following reply
has been received: G
Posr OFFICE DEPARTMENT.
WASHINGTON, April 8, 1854.
Governor Stephen Miller:
Your communication of the 29th day OF
March, addressed to the Hon. William DENIM
son, Post Master General, in reference to de-
tention of the Eastern and Southern mans 1or
Minnesota, on the route between Milwaukee,
and La Crosse, Wis, having been referred W
the Inspection Division, have the honor 70
state that the matter will at once De placed ~
the hands Of special agent of the Department
for investigation, with view to sucn iuf'n''
action as shall be found proper.
Very respectfully. your obedient SerE nM
ID ASST Post Master General.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-04-21
Superior Election.
SUPERIOR, L. s., April 1, 1856

SUPERIOR, L. s., April 1, 1865.
10 tie Editor of the Pioneer:
The annual town election passed off
quietly, resulting in the success OF the
Democratic ticket. The weather being
unpleasant but light vote was polled.
Messr7. James S. Richie, P. Fay, and L,
Morrisett were elected Town Supervisors.
Il. Relf, Town Treasurer, 0, Sheridan,
Assessor, a. \. Hood, Town Clerk. Hon.
Jason Downer, Supreme Judge, received
tmrty-four votes, not being on the Demo-
cratic ticket. s
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-04-21

"A movement Is on foot at Cincinnati
to present Mr.. Gen. Sherman with a costly
mansion in or near that city.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-04-21

"A number of generals have ordered a
set of harness, valued at three thousand
dollars, as present to Mrs. Lincoln.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-04-21

g r H. WASHINGTON, April Is.
Col. y. I. Aueri0, A. Il. p. III. General:
By direction of the Secretary of War
all recruiting of troops by volunteer en-
listment, is hereby suspended. 80
Please so instruct all mastering officers,
Provost Marshals and other officers under
your order without delay, and acknowl-
edge the receipt of this by telegraph.
..-. g-f ,c- T. NJ. VINCENT, p, ..'
-. .3g Assistant Adjutant General.
The above orders will be read with great
satisfaction. In every home in the State
there will be sense of security that has
not been felt for years. The draft, neces-
sary as it may have been, was cruel fea-
ture of the war, more dreaded than pesti-
lence or famine, and we hope it may never
again be required in this country.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-04-21
DRAFTING AND RECRUITING
STOPPED.
ALL VOLUNTEERING. . sUS-
PENDED. !,
GOOD Bye COL. FRY !!

Col. AvRRlLL has received the follow
ing dispatches: +>
WASHINGTON, April Is, 1866.
To Col. j. T. AvERLI, A. A. p. N. G., SAINT
Paul, Minnesota:
The Secretary of War directs that you
discontinue the business of drafting and
recruiting in all the districts in your
State until further orders.
Instr uct your Provost Marshals accord
ingly.
Il. L. JEFFRIES,
Assistant Adjutant General.
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Report of Col. ]. F. Bishop to the
Adjutant General.

oA Casualties on the march.
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Sir Frederick Bruce, the new British
minister to the United States, arrived at
Washington On Saturday night.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-07-18
d Kew YORK Markets.
NEW YoRE. July II

NEW Yosz. July 10.
COLT N-Quiet at sic for Mid8Iing.
RLOUB-Opened sc better but closed dull with
the Improvement lost; 656lG 80 for Ex State,
8 75A6 10 for superfne. 6 90g7 O5 for mon
to good shipping Brands, logs 90 for Trade
Nv IsKY-ouios and ara o9ssTlO for.
Kestern. a
wHEAT-19ac better; I Al for Chicago sptiag,
42M9I IS for MlIwauhse ciub, l Al Tor Anber
hfiwaukee.
RYg-Aeuve AMI decidedly hrmers veste rni
a6m97c.
BARLEY-Qu;et. N q
n COR lie better. 81 u
OATs-Ia m 1dsrats demand at $4,000.
CUFFEE-Dull.
X OE-Quiet.
SUGAR Steady.
M0LASSES-Duil.
WUJL- Du !.
! uPETRobEUM-pall at s2Em33c for Crude,
52c f,F Relpsd in bend and Tic soc d. iTes y
PoRE-ActfVe. excited and higher AZ g S7ix9
30 90 rev Mss closing ~ o rer cAsh u stlfe
q So for 63 and 90 do 20 % Prms, ami 70 s0ss
= EAssD1Firn At 'i75<a2,E[ laE7ea g9
BUTTER--Quiet at l. og25c Obi, and 2G935e
| for sta'e.
MONEY-sieaay at sac per cent on call loans.
STERLING EXOHAAGE-Dull At lOsGl09 for
gold.
CODA shade irmer, sp ming Sc Ii1, ad.
| va need to 1879 and closed at IA y
| GOVERNMENT STICKS ishout decided
change; o. s. 6. Of 81 coupons 1o75s b-2p-,
eoupoDa, (ns issue 1905 5-2O., souponss 10 y
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-07-18
me burning or me snip WIN. Nsi-

The Burnins or the snip VIM Nell
EEs- - sOn- Is aE---s
-HAI1Fsx, July I7s-By the Alpha we
have the statement Of Capt. Hart of the
bark Meteor, that be searched & day
and . half for the unfortunase psssen.
gers of the ship VIM. Nelson--thew wreck
Of which was scattered for miles over
the water. The Cspisin of the hap
less ship determined 10 fumigaie her,
and for this purpose ordered pitch to be
taken into the lower hold and red hot
irons to be throWnaint II. The pitch
isnitsd and bollsd veFard set the ship
on FIRE. When 1t was found impossible
to save che ship the Captain and others,
with the cabin passengers, ieft IN the
boats Of the ship. 1t soon burnsd to
the eaters edge carrying down over
400 s'eersge passengers The scenes
on board the i-fAted vessel are deserib-
ed as of the most beartrending charac-
ter. L.lJis75
Capt. Hart says ship, five or six
miles of, was seen by him apparently
engaged i0 searching for the wreck, and
he thinks she saved some of the passen-
gers from the wreck, all OF whom had
been for three days and nights in the
water wa-t TsW6
The male cabin passengers are rapid
" recovering from the effects OF their
Injuries, but ths female passengers are
badly burned about the arms and legs,
and are not progressing so well. 1853
&C D. Leach, U. ;. Consul at st.
Johns, Nova Scotia, en- route for the
States, furnishes the following as the
statement OF the most intelligent OF the
Sound passengers of the ship w .lliaH
Nelson On Monday, the beth, the
storage passengers were all ordered
above, and the ship swas thoroughly
washed and fumigaied. The fEe broke
out at one o'clock PM The captain,
with his family and the ships crew, in
two boats, left the ship at ABOUT three
PM. The other boats then attempted
to leave, but these were injured and
swamped. Many Of tie saved are badly
burned The snip seen by Capt. Hart
probably saved some Of the passengers
on board tbs, wreck T1 t9Eu ~
b LIveRPooL, July 5, Evening. = The
steamer Lafsyette arrived from New
York early this morning, having picked
up, from three boats, As passengers from
the American ship VIM. Nslsou, from
Antwerpsto New York, with 450 passeu-
gers. The fate of the remainder was
n,yfzlxrOvpyi