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The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1851-02-20

Memorial for grant of land to endow
the University, was read second and
third time and passed.
Sundry chapters Of revised statutes
were read second time, and referred
to committee of the whole.
Afternoen--fIousc went iato cofsnnit-
tee Of the whole upon sundry Chapters
Iofrcvised statutes, which were reported
back without amendment, and ordered
engrossed.
House concurred in amendments of
Council to Franklin Steele's Ferry
Bill. o,a.sssr,zaa-ssa asa.s- 81 as.-sl.s..s
House ,concurred in four ame ndments
of Council to the bill regulating ierr,ae-.
and refused to concur in the remaian.p
two. ~ AH% ~
Adjourned.
WEDNESDAY, Feb. IL.
Chapters Of the revised statutes order
ed engrossed yesterday, were read a
third time andpassed. E
Afternoon-Housc went into commit
tee Of the whole upon chapters 4 and
ID, of revised statutes-repoited back
with amendments, and the same agreed
to. The chapters were farther amended
and ordered engrossed
The sixth (only disagrseing) amend
ment ofthe Council to the bill regulating
ferries was agreed TO.
Chapter two Of the revised statutes,
passed by the Council. was read twice,
and referred to committee of the whole.
Adjourned.
[For Thursdays proceedings, see
first page.
FRIDAY, Feb. Ii.
Bill to incorporate the Minnesota
University was read third time and
passed.
+ House went into committee of the
whole upon the bill to incorporate the
Minnesota General Manufacturing
Company. Reported back with amend
mendmcnts, and the House refused to
order it engrossed.
Memorial from Council in reference
to unpaid appropriations was read twice
and erdered printed.
Adjourned until Monday afternoon,
at 2 O'Clock.
The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1851-02-20
Tuesday Feb IL

al tuesday, FEB. II.
Mr.. Norris, from the Judiciary Com
mittee reported chapters IL, l3, IA and
l5 Of the revised statutes, which were
were read twice.
Council went into Committee Of the
Whole upon the bill granting Ferry Ii
cense to Franklin Steele. The same
was amended, reported back, read a
third time and passed.
Council again went into Committee
Of the Whole upon the bill to regulate
Ferries, which was likewise amended,
reported back, read third time and
passed.
Council bill to regulate Common
Schools was taken up and passed.
On motion of Mr.. Forbes, the Secre-
tary was authorized to employ some per-
son to do extra writing.
The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1851-02-20
LEGISLATURE OF MINNESOTA.
Councii.

Mtday, Feb. ~,
Council resolved itself into COM
mittee of the Whole upon the bill to or
ganize the militia. Bill amended, re-
ported back and laid on the table.
Council again went into Committee OF
the Whole upon the LIST. I'd and Sd chap
tiers of the revised statutes. Leave
granted to sit again upon chapter ore.
and chapters two and three reported
back with amendments. ..sA7's
Adjourned. seaiiT.
The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1851-02-20
AFTERNOON.


Chapter two Of the revised statutes
was ordered engrossed, and chapter
three recommitted to the Committee of
the Whole, and subsequently reported
back with amendments. Amendments
agreed to, and chapter ordered engross-
ed
Council again went into Committee Of
the Whole upon chapter one of the re-
vised statutes. Reported back with
amendments, which were agreed to, and
chapter ordered engrossed.
Bill to organize the militia was taken
up, further amended, and ordered en-
crossed.
Mr.. Sturgis gave notice of a memorial
to Congress for grant of land in Ben
ton county, to erect county buildings.
Adjourned. tI,-l
The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1851-02-20
Wednesday, Feb. u

wednesday, Z CD. II.
Chapters two and three of the revised
statutes were read a third time and
passed. ,ta
Chapter four Of the same was consd-
cred in Committee Of the Whole, amen
ded, reported back, amendments agreed
to, and chapter ordered engrossed.
Memorial of James NJ. Goodhue, in
regard 20 arrearages for printing last
year, introduced by Mr.. Mcleod, was
read and referred to Commute on print
ing.
The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1851-02-20
AFTERNOON,

AFTERNOON.
Bill to regulate Ferries returned from
the House with two of Council amend
ments not concurred in; Council rece-
ded from one and adhered to the other.
Chapters9 10 and IL, from the House,
Of the revised statutes, were read twice
and referred to Committee Of the Whole.
Council went into Committee of the
Whole upon the House bill to establish
common schools. Reported back with
out amendment, and bill negatived on
third reading.
Council again went into Committee of
the Whole on chapter nine of revised
s.atutes-rose and obtained leave to sit
again.
Adjourned.
For Thursdays proceedings see first
page.
FRIDAY, Feb. a.
Articles ii and IL, OF chapter &, Of
the revised statutes, from the House,
were read twice and referred to the
committee OF the whole.
Chapters !, 3, 4, and 5, of the re-
vised statutes were read third time
and passed.
Articles 8, o, and 10, of chapter s, of
the revised statutes, (House) and chap
tiers 6, and 7, (CounciD of sanA were
severally considered in committee of the
whole. amended, read third time, and
passed. Committee had leave to Sit
again on chapter &.
Mr.. Sturgis introduced Il memorial
asking Congress for township of land,
to erect public buildings in Benton coun-
ty.
House bill to incorporate the Mime
sofa University was read twice.
Adjourned till Monday, 2, p. NJ.
The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1851-02-20
House.
Monday. Feb. 10.


Monday, Feb. 10.
House receded from the disagrecing
amendment to the bill providing for the
appointment Of Librarian.
Council memorial to Congress for a
graut of lands to endow a University
was read the first time.
Bill to incorporate the University Of
Minnesota was recommitted to Commit
tee on Schools.
Mr. Ramsey made report from the
Committee of Conference upon the bill
to incorporate the Mississippi Boom
Company, which was agreed to.
Mr.. Trask offered resolution Of en-
quiry in regard to work in the hands OF
the Territorial Printer, which was disa-
greed to. .,fIn
The journal Of Friday was amended
on motion Of Mr.. Ludden.
Adjourned.
TUESDAY, Feb. II.
Mr.. Patch presented the petition OF
sundry citizens Of St. Anthony. asking
for ferry below the Falls, at St. An
thony city. which was referred to the
committee on corporations.
Mr.. Ludden presented the petition
of w. H. c. Folsom and others, pray
ing for the erection of the new county
of Chisago, which was referred to
the committee on internal improve
mcnts.
Mr.. Gilman offered a resolution au.
thcrizing each member to subscribe fol
ten copies fthe "Watab ReveiIle, .
which, after considerable opposition,
was agreed to.
Mr.. North, from the committee CT
Schools, reported a substitute, under the
same title, to the bill to incorporate the
University Of Minnesota, which wasread
twice.
The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1851-02-20

The Washington Press says Of Jenny
Lind: "Sundry prominent elderly gen
tlemen, presumng on her good nature,
Insisted on kissing her, when she was
here, to which she could not object, be-
cause such kissing was purely platcnic
"a reason which excluded younger men
like US, and converted that sacred rite
into mere ceremony" The public would
like to see the names d these elderly gen
Hemen. Were they Clay ard Web
ster?
BosToN, Jan 50.
On Tuesday night, near Welpole, r
freight train loaded with cattle. horses,
Sc, broke an axle, by which the train
was thrown down an embnnkment dis
lance Of 10 feet, breaking the cars and
killing several horses and oxen, and
badly wounding many hundred. the
men on the cars escaped without injG5y
WASHINGTON, Feb l.
David S. Kaufman member of tho
House from Texas, on retiring from the
House yesterday was seized with sud
den illness. He retired to his room. aaa
in few minutes expired. -
The ~ Y. Branch Mint bill meets
with unexpected opposition from the
West and South, but its friends, never
theless, rely upon its passage.
Bosroy, Jan. 9
An actor at the Museum, named Lew
is, attempted TO stab bis wife, ihls a.
NJ, during the rehearsal, but she caught
the knife in her hand, which was cut Sc
verely. Lewis was then bound but sue
cecded in getting razor from his pocket
and cut his throat, but not dang
His wife goes by the name OF Mrs. Stick
ney.
N. Y. Jan. 80.
| a portion ofthe extensive Glass Work
of Sweeney & Bond, was consume ~
| fire, including the scaling and packing
rooms. Loss $4,000. No INSURANCE.
The blowing still continues.
Tompkins, who disappeared from
Wall street minus to other brokers S7ea
900, was arrested this A. NJ on the
charge Of fraud, and committed 10 t..
Tombs. -
A LEARNED JouRNEyMAN FRiNrER
The Albany Du,chman gives On accoon
Of Mr.. John Patterson, a native II Me-
Jersey, and Journeyman Printcr - e
has just issued a great work entities,
The Calculus of Operation, which
is, in the opinion Of scientific men, one
of the most profound produciions tha'
the mathematical world has yet given
to society.
The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1851-02-20

Hbpor. OF Gov. Ramsey TO the Depart
ament Of the Interior III relation TO
:thc Indian Affairs under his supcrin-
terdeaee.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-05-23
OTTUMWA, IOWA, MAY %, 1851.

hpr lips. could not understand her
words. Mother, morher,' | shrieked,
SAY only that you forgive me- She
could not say ii with her lips, but her
hand pressed mine. She smiled upon
me, and lifting her thin, white hands, she
clasped my own within them, and cast
her eyes upward. She moved her lips
in prayer, and thus she died. | remain
ed still kneeling beside that dear form.
hll my gentle sister removed me. She
comforted me, for she knew The heavy
load of sorrow at my heart; heavier than
grief for the loss of my mother; for it
was load of sorrow for sin. The 10Y
of youth had left me forever.
My son, the suffering such memories
awake must continue as long as life
God is merciful; but remorse for past
misdeeds is a cankcr-worm in the heart,
that preys upon il forever
My father ceased speaking, and buried
his face in his hands. lie saw and felt
The bearing his narrative had upon my
character and conduct. | have never for
gotten it, Boys, who spurn a mothers
control, who are ashamed to own that
they are wrong, who think it manly 10
resist her authority, or yield TO her influ-
ence, 6e'oare! Lay not up FIR your
selves bitter memories for your future
years. "."..5 -.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-05-23
A Hard Shells Hymn BoelS.

A traveller called at nighiiall at far
mer's house, the owner Of which was
from home, the mother and daughter
being alone, refused to lodge the travel
Ter.
..How far, then," said he. "to house
where preacher can get lodgings!--
"Oh, if you are preacher" said the
old lady, ..you can stay here" Accor-
dinghy he dismoun,ed. lie deposited
his saddle bags in The house, and led his
horse to the stable. Meanwhile the
mother and daughter were debating the
point as to what kind of preacher he
was. He cannot be Presbyterian, said
the one, for he is not dressed well en-
ough. He is not Methodist, said the
other, for his coat is not the right cut
If could find his hymn book, said the
daughter, l could tell what sort of a
preacher he is, and with that she thrust
her hand into the saddle bags. and pull
ing out flask of liquor, she exclaimed:
la! Mother, he's a Hard Shell Baptist"
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-05-23
The Gail.

A certain divine about to change his
congregation, mentioned that subject
from the pulpit. After service was over,
an old negro man, who was one his ad-
mirers went up to him, and desired 10
know the motives Of his leaving his first
flock. The parson answered 81 have
a call"
"Ay massa," returned the negro, "who
called you?"
'The Lord" answered the parson.
SAY massa, he called yer'
"Yes Jack, he called me-"
"Massa, what do you get here,"
81 get six hundred dollars"
Sand what you get to'der place!''
81 am to get one thousand dollars
SAY, massa, the Lord call you till he
be blind from one thousand dollars 10
six hundred-you no go!'
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-05-23
M | s C E L L A N Y.
THE FARMERS GLEE.

gE1W #
A Farmers life is the life for rue,
| own / love it dearly; n
And every season full of glee,
B.. ! take its laborscheerly- "#
.. .,sf To plow or SOW
..ss To reap or NOW,
Or in the barn to thrash SIR . ..
Ais one to me, t.H
- ] 1plainly see,
It'll bring me health and cash, sir!
The Lawyer leads harrass'd life,
Much like that of hunted otter,
And tween his own and Others strife,
He's always in hot water
r For foe or friend, t... ... .
-.r @E A cause defend,
However wrong must be, SIR
In reason'sspite ....
- Maintain it's right
And dearly earn his fee, sir!
The Doctors styled gentleman,
But this hold but humming;
For like tavern waiting man,
To every call, '.he's coming"
.... Now here, now there,
Must he repair, .. E..
Or starve sir, by denying,
Like death himself,
# Unhappy elf.
He lives by others dying
A Farmers life, then lei me live,
Obtaining, while lead it,
Enough for :elf, and some TO give
To such poor souls as need it,
I'll drain and fence,
... h. Nor grudge expense,
To give my land good dressing,
Ill plow and sow, ,
Or drill in row,
And hope from HEAVEN blessing!
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-05-23

~ An editor of southern paper,
by the name OF Long, asked Prentice, of
the Louisville Journal, if he ever inlen-
ded to speak the truth. Prentice, in re-
ply, says, that he shall probably learn to
tell the truth before Long!
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-05-23

D' He who commands himself, COM
mands the world too; and the more au-
thority you have over others, the more
command you must have over yourself.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-05-23

A PARENTAL HINT.-When an acci-
dent occurs, learn whether il was through
misfortune, carelessness or wilfulness,
before you pass sentence. Accidents
are frequently Of great service, and
children often learn more caution and
real Information from their occurrence
than from fifty lessons.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-05-23

% TO think is the proper use OF the
mind, and it is astonishing to find how
little this tri,e truth is recognized.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-05-23

70 The influence which woman ex-
erts is silent and still, felt rather thaa
seen, not claiming the hands, but res.
training our actions by gliding into the
heart.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-05-23

" Plato, speaking of passionate per-
sons. says. "they are like me who stand
on their heads, they see all things The
wrong way"
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1851-08-21
From the Boston Journal.
Death of the Sailor Boy.
BY W. F. MERRIcK.

Tho following lines were suggested by the
,,ootb off Cape Horn, of a fair young boy, who
ros nassionately fond of the sea, and wished to
no buried there. He died on deck in our arms,
lookipg with fond and eager gaze on his beloved
sea- Poor Charley!
OH bury me not on the cold dreary shore,
Where the thoughtless and idle are dreaming;
Whose crovelling thoughts ne'er attempted to
soar
To the light which above them is cleaning.
Ny spirit, which now mid the storm and the
Is poised on the confines of Time,
Would ne'cr brook the thraldom of earth and
the tomb
To confine this free spirit of mine.
The sea. the wild sea, hear its seething and roar,
As the mountainous waves wash our Prov,
1t sends back the blood to my heart as before,
To hear its loud believing now.
Oh! carry me up let me look once again
On the ocean when lashed into foam,
Let me feel the rude winds, as they sweep Ger
the main,
Ere mbark for my heavenly home.
Oh, yesl this is joy! let the wind have its play
Let it dash the cold spray in my face;
1t reyives the faint spirit that's winging its way
To the haven of heavenly peace.
Look! the huge pillows, all crested with foam,
Ger which the wild albatross skim,
Strive with impious might to submerge the dark
clouds,
But are held in obedience by Him.
But they arc fading away, the pillows dissolve,
The sea-bird has gone to its nest,
Your faces grow dim and the heavens rcvolve,
/ am nearer the haven of rest.
see the bright faces of angels around,
Dimy seen through the mists of the sea,
One beautiful seraph holds forth bright crown,
And lovingly beckons for me.
Yes-yes-I am com-but the spirit hath fed
Winged its way to the land of the blest;
Where the heavenly hosts "a bright radiance shed,
Mid the purest, the brightest and best.
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1851-08-21
Women and Dancing.

The following humorous yarn was spun by
Lever, the facetious author of Charles O'AIal-
ley. The Boomers may take a hint from it,
and partly on their account we give the extract
place:
al believe woman would do great deal for
a dance" said Dr.. Growing; ''they are i'm
mensely fond of salutary motion remember
once in my life 1 used to firt with one who was
great favorite in provincial town where L
lived, and confded to me she had no stockings
TO appear in, and without them her presence ut
the ball was out of the question
THAT was a hint for you to buy the stock
ings," said Dick
"No; you're OUT said Growing. Z" She
knew that was poor as herself; but though
she could not rely on my purse, she had every
confidence in my taste and Judgment, and con-
suited me ON a plan she formed for going to
the ball in proper twig. Now what do you think
it wasp
ITO go in cotton, suppose" returned Dick
"Out again, sir-you'd never guess it, and
only woman could have hit upon the expedient
1t was the fashion in those days for ladies in
full dress to wear pink stockings, and she pro-
posed painting her legsi''
Painting her legs!' they all exclaimed
''Fact, sir, said the Doctor, s'and she relied
upon me for telling her if the cheat was sue
cessful.'
"And was it?" asked Durfy.
''Dont be in a hurry, Tom. 1 complied on
one condition, namely-that should be the
painter
EOh, you old rascali'' said Dick
{" a capital bargain said Durfy.
''But not safe covenant added the attor-
ney.
'sDonit interrupt me gentlemen said the
doctor. ''I got some rose pink, accordingly,
and defy all the hosiors in Nottingham to make
a tighter fit than did on little Jenny; and O
prettier pair of stockings never saw
''And she went to the ball 90 said Dick.
'sShe did"
E'And the trick succeeded? ?' inquired Durfy.
$50 completely said the doctor, that sew
eral ladies asked her to recommend her dyer to
them. So, you see what woman will do to go
q dance. Poor little Jenny! she is merry
minx-by the by, she boxed my ears that night
for joke, 1 made about the stockings. sJen-
NY said l, 'for fear your stockings should fall
down when you are dancing, hadn't you better
let me paint you a pair Of garters on hen2"
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1851-08-21
VOLUME 1.--IUNBER IS

The patriots had all gone into the mountains
The old Spaniards, throughout the Island, in
Guiding the Government officials, were very
downcast.''
The following late intelligence may also be
considered as entitled to much weight:
HIGHLY IMPORTANT FROM CUBA-Ne1p Or
leans, Aug 5.-An extra Picayune, issued to-
day, published letter from Havana, stating
that the revolution had not been put down, and
that the Patriots hold their own Trinidad.
Cienfuegos and Villa Clara have sent out their
bands, and banners were raised at Guinia Miriam
da on the 29th of July.
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1851-08-21
GBEISBURG, AUGUST q. 1851.

thought OF the morrow that was to consipn
them to their warriors rest We cut a lock
from each head, emptied the pockets and re-
moved the rings and watches, and left them un-
der guard of honour until the morning.
And then, for the first time, | thought of
myself From the morhing of the 18th to the
night of the Goth, had been almost without
restS my feet were cut and bruised by the rocks
of the pedregal; / had been twice wet through.
| and, E9w that the excitement was over. could
scsSeefy move.
While in this state of depression, mental and
physical, disinclined to speak act, pert lit
tie moustachio-twisted Mexican officer ap-
preached our party, and waving his hand with
/ an air of great importance, accosted us by in
Producing himself Captain -, serUidor de
Uu"-'' Captain So-and-so, your servant of
which no one of us deigned to take the slightest
notice.
stQuisierd saJer,'' he continued, raising his
voice. $50 que ha dispuesto tocante al aJasteci-
naiento de los risioferos. Bien Sc sa5e que no 10
'odemOs pasar siR be6er y comer.'
'What does he say, Caspar 20
''He says l answered, 'sthat he wants to
know what we are going to do about the pris-
oners' rations; and he adds, said /, "most
that men must eat and drink"
s'The ID he does ~ said another
We had no rations ourselves; we were in the
very sackcloth and ashes of our grief and his
erran1 and his manners were nl-timed to de-
gree. His flippancy and contempt would have
amused us at any other time, as ebullitions of
spleen and modification at being prisoner;
but thinking upon our desolation, and feeling
something of the hatred of Cain for the whole
race, our first speaker rose, and taking out a
pistol, said in kissing tone, as he cooked ii,
So Look you, amigo, you cowardly young puppy,
if you favour this party with any further obser-
vations on any subject whatsoever, I'll blow
your brains out!'
He understood that English, if he never did
any other: for he bowed himself precipitately
into the background, and whether he starved
that night or not, l never heard. 1t is to be
hoped he did.
slept soundly in the convent-yard that nj ght,
and found out in the morning that it had rained
in torrents, left perfect intaglio in the mud,
and felt decidedly reiieco when 1 got to the
smoky side of blazing fire where Gen. Twiggs
was drying himself
Soldiers are great sinners, everybody says;
but they do terrible penance, sometimes. Ye
who have neither the temptation nor the hard
ship, drop veil upon their faults and a tear
upon their sufferings. H.C.
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1851-08-21
T0Onlbs Against Johnston.

r. II. Toombs, leading Georgia Wing, and
one of the Union organization in that State, in
q recent letter uses this language:
Though utterly defeated in this great conflict,
the anti-slavery sentiment is yet dangerous
and formidable clement in American politics.
sIts acknowledged exponent is the Free Soil par
ty, but it is also virulent and dangerous both in
the Wing and Democratic parties at the North.
The Whig party has succombed to it, and it
controls the organization of that party in every
-slaveholding State in the Union. 1t is
thoroughly denationalized and sectionalizcd by
it, and will never make another National con-
test. The Wing party Of the South aoiU ''eoer
meet the Se1cards and Hnthrops and Vintons and
Johastons and Bald1cins Of the North, in another
National Concention. We indebted to the de-
feat Of the policy Of these men for the existence q
the government this day. We shall trust them no
more.
The Democratic party, of the North, though
Frustrated, is not yet utterly destroyed by this
same cause. The free soil element sways the
party triumphantly in Massachusetts,, and to a
very great extent throughout New England. 1t
has annihilated it in New York, and controls 1t
in Ohio But tie majority Of that party IN Aea0
Jersey, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Illinois ana ono
are as yet unSubdued, and are still capddte Of a
mighty effort for tie Constitution and the Cn'on