The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-05-19
Emigration to Mexico..A Mysterious
Movement,
From the Philadelphia Press, May 4.

From the Philadelphia Press Maya.
tbs very evident that the valuable re-
gion Of country known as Mexico, occu.
pies very considerable share of attention,
Several organizations are being perfected
in this city, all apparently acting under
one head. Similar movements are made
in the city of New York, having the same
object in view. There is some publicity
given to the efforts at organization, and
report says that large numbers of returned
soldiers, rebel refugees, repentant rebel
soldiers, and other persons of civil profess
sions are swelling the lists daily with their
names. 1t is reported that these men in
tend emigrating to Mexico as soon as pos.
sible, but for what purpose We cannot as
certain from an authentic source. There
is considerable outside talk of desire to
enforce the Monroe doctrine in the most
summary manner.
Itis said that over 5000 in the city of
New York alone have already enrolled
themselves, and the business seems almost
amounting to Juror. A gentleman &C.
credited with power arrived in Philadel-
phia on Thursday of last week, and he has
already put the ball in motion-so it is
currently reported-and the result is much
activity prevails, though conducted on the
principle of "still waters run deep" It is
stated that the emigrants are wanted to
progress with and perfect modern imrove-
ments incident with the march of civiliza-
ton. Large railroads and extensive man.
ufactories and immense mining explora-
tons are talked about. There is nothing
said about rifle manufactures nor saltpetre
these additions may not be
wanted, as the emigrants will be armed
with the most modern improvements in
deadly weapons, to be used as occasion
may require.
There is much mystery connected with
the movement; but the idea of the Mon
roe doctrine seems to be decidedly popu-
lar. Even some of the detectives, who
have been in Mexico, are rather shy in
conversation on the subject, but "they
would be delighted to visit that place once
more" All they say is the movement is
a ''bis thing" and sufficient to the day
is the evil thereof This is equivocal
language, but ACCOMPANIED with sly winks,
mods, &C., may be considered significant
of something not desirable at the present
time to be made public.
In connection with this affair we hear of
parties who desire to visit Mexico by water
instead of overland. Seventy men, who
have seen sea and naval service, are al
ready organized, and the commander is a
gentleman truly loyal, once in the service,
stationed in foreign waters. 1t is also
limited that vessels are being or will be
fitted out at Baltimore ard manned by
hardy crews. Our large cities are now
over-populated, and as it is likely the num-
Der will be swelled to an almost indefinite
extent in few months, it is thought pro-
per by the enterprising gentlemen engaged
in the emigrant movement to prepare an
outlet at once through which the tide of
population may readily fow Incident to
this movement there will be quite demand
for some of the United States vessels to be
sold to the highest bidder, in short time.
OUR BOYS IN MEXICO.
From the Pittsburg Commercial, Mays. e.
The rumor is repeated that our boys, in
large numbers, are disposed to go to Mex
leo and restore the republic. We have no
question that this feeling extensively pre-.
walls, tut we do not believe our govern
eminent will be drawn into the contro.
versy. The present indications are Maxi
milan will leave in due time, and we
should not be surprised should some of
our boys be on hand to see him off. We
do not, however, attach the slightest credit
to the suggestion that the force now COL
lecting at Nashville, and whose destination
is Texas, is for any other purpose than to
drive the rebels out of that State, and
keep the peace across the border. It is
wise, however, to have a sufficient force
conveniently at hand to be used in case of
an emergency J. t.~.... ...