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CuRious MopE OF FIsHI1e.-A work
recently published in England, gives the
following description Of the manner in
which pike are taken in the hot season, in
a certain part of the East Indies:
CAT some distance above Sermisell where
where the silence and solitude Of the coun-
try still reigns, a very curious mode of fish
ing is adopted during the burning beat Of
the summer months. About midday, W hen
the sun in ali its power shoots bis golden
rays perpendicularly on the waters, ilumi-
mating every large hole even in the profoun-
dest depths, the large fish leave them, and
ascending to the surface, remain under the
cool shade Of trees, watching for whatever
it-bit or delicacy the stream may bring with
1t, while others prefer quiet saunter, or,
with the dorsal fin above .he water, lie SD
still and stationary, near some lily or other
acqua,c plant, that they seem perfectly
asleep.
! The enthusiastic sportsman, who fears
neither storms nor coup -de-sOlisi, makes
his appearance about this time, without, it
IS true, either ti>hIng-rod, lines, worms,
flies or bait of any description, but having
under his left arm a double-harrei gun, in
his right han,i large cabbage, and at his
heels clever poodle. The fisherman, or
the huntsman, scarcely know which to
call him, now duly locomotives the river,
fixes upon some tree, the large and lower
branches of which spread over it, ascends
with bis gun and his cabbage, and having
taken up an equestrian position upon one
of the projecting arms, examines the sur
face Of the deep stream below him. He
has not been long on his perch when he
perceives stately pike padding up the
river; leaf is instantly broken off the cab
bage, and when the branchiostagous has ap-
preached sufficiently near, is thrown INTO
water; frightened, the vOracious fish at once
disappears; but shortly after rises, and,
grateful 10 the unknown and kind friend
who has sent him this admirable paraso,,
he goes towards it, and after pushing it
about for few seconds with his nose. final
ly places himself comfortable under its pro-
tecting shade. The sportsman, watching
the animated gyra;ions Of his cabbage-leaf,
Immediately fires; when the poodle, whose
sagaciiy is quite equal TO that Of master,
plunges into the water, and If the fish is
either dead or severely wounded, fails not
to bring out with him the scaly morsai."
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INTERESTING CAsE.-In the Court of
Common Pleas, on Saturday, Judge King
charged the Jury in the will case Of Leech
vs.. Leech, which had heen OH trial several
days, before reported. .ne-
The case was very important one, as
most cases of this character generally are;
but this was essentially so. The decedent,
II appeared, bad never been married; but
he. had an itlegitmale son, to whom he left
the bulk Of his estate, to the exclusion of
his nephews. His character was shown to
have been very eccentric during the whole
course of his life, believing in witchcraft.
and often laboring under the idea thar he
was about 10 he poisoned. He fancied that
his property was about to he taken from
him, aud in his old age, lived alone, in an
old house owned by himself, at the age of
eighty-three. Al times, he was upon good
terms with his ilegitiniaie son, ana would
recognize him; but At other times he would
take no notice of him. During the last
two years Of his life, however, the son lived
with his father, and continued with him to
the day of his death, waiting upon him in
his sickness, and closing his eyes after lifs
had fled. The will in dispute was made
two years previous to his death.
The ground taken by the defence was
that the deceased was of unsound mind at
the time Of making the will. About forty
witnesses were examined for and against
this proposition.
The charge of Juige King generally was
IN faver of sustaining the will. So clear
was it presented TO the minds Of the Jury,
that they retired but for five minutes, when
they returned with verdict for plaintiff
thus sustaining the NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
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How TO SERvEup "OwLs"-ln tbs
Ealtor's table Of the Knckerbocker, for
the present month, is the annexed anecdote
concerning owls, by correspondents:
"It seems that the law only allows pat
ridges and Guails to be sOl,i, eaten, or held
m possession in any way, from some time
in October until January. Yet there are
certain persons who defy the law, and serve
the birds under the name of Owls Well,
not long ago, at one Of these 'iawIess'
places, some three or four good fellows mel
accidentally, 'with view to few just
as they were about issuing the necessary
orders, a gentleman from Tarrytown step
ped in. lie was hungry, too; and hearing
Tom, Dick aud Harry, each cali for u
'broilcd OWL he thought he'd try owl
Owls were plenty about Tarrylown, and il
they were dslicacy in New York, he could
'get his man TO shoot some, and pocket the
cash tor 'em' The owls were served: de-
lcious !-young pin festhered cartridges;
hot-on buttered toast. need NOT tell you,
LOUIS, that they were enjoyed. The Tar
rytowu gentleman was in ecstasies. A few
weeks afterwards he called at the same
place, and very quietly taking the landlord
aside, said to him: 'How about those owls
have had two Of the largest and fattesi
you ever saw, cooked ut home, an, they
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at the far Department was Of nature to
discountenance the idea that any expedition
was OH foot, or that n considerable number
Of American citizens had passed into Mex
leo for the purpose of taking part in any
Insurrection. Ii was reported that only
some twenty individuals suspected of such
intentions had passed the frontier; and it
was believed that the American nation was
to be spared this new accession of misfOr-
tune aud disgrace, arising from the yio-
lation of our own laws. the laws Of ma
lons, and our treaty obligations.-[Wa ash
ington Republic.
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SINGULAR CIRcUmsrANcE.--A reliable
friend detailed recently to the editor Of the
Memphis Enquirer, the following singular
and interesting circumstance:
sSince the commencement Of the term Of
the Circuit Court for our county, il became
necessary for Merriweather brother of the
gentleman some time since murdered in our
county, TO attend rs prosecutor Of Peterson,
the perpetrator of the horrible crime. II so
happened that he rode the horse that his
deceased broth was riding on the day Of his
murder by Peterson. He was in the COM
pany Of some friends and travelled the
ell hay, docile in temper, and with an intel
ligent eye. When they approached the
scene Of the murder. the horse manifested
evident signs Of alarm and restiessness.
Observing the singular conduct of the horse
,er,nined to watch bis movements. As he
approached near the spot OF the murder, he
elevated his head and tail, aod appeared to
he watcbful, and frequently uttered thar
snort SO peculiar to spirited horses when
apprehensive &c danger. The noble ami
NAL finally smell the ground and trailed the
the course which the body Of hir former
master had been conveyed by his murderer.
He finally reached the spot, snelt the
ground, and paved and snorted. He then
took circle in the woods at a moderate
trot, returned to the place where the body
was found, and repeated the same cereno-
ny This he did several times in success
sion. And when reigned up, it was with
great reluctance that be was forced to leave
the place. is this instinct, reason, or what
is it' We have the facts from source
well informed and entirely reIiab'e. We
should like to have a philosophical solution
of this remarkable event"
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NO. XXI.

were so ',al-fred tough, thar nobody could
eat 'emr The landlord took at once. MY
dear sir, how long did you keep your 'owls'
after they were killed. Oh, had 'em
cooked right off, 'Nonsensen exclaimed
the landlord. 'An owl in order to be right
jnicy and tender, should hang by bis tail
feathers until ne drops TO the ground: Mcn
he is in cooking condition! Why, do you
know, sir, that the bird you ate at my house
had been hanging by one feather for four
weeks in August before he fel!' The last
time saw the gentleman from Tarrytown,
he told me, as a secret in the preparation of
game, that he invariably hung his 'owls'
now 20
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O. r. FRENCH. M. D.,

----- = DaFgfoR daa PAysfctar, u -TI--
E<RADUATE OF Harvard University, Cambridge,
IN Mas. DR.. ~ believes Il a duty. stranger, he
owes himself and the community he intends 10 make
st Paul Lis permanent resiencr, state that he has
h many experience in the hospitals and practice
of the cities and also OF the diseases OF the Mis-
.issiopi ysIey--is q graduate of the oiest and first
tIpiversity OF the country, and was for number oi
wears heprivatc pupil Of the NEST eminent Surgeons
and PhysiciaRs Of New York, Beston and Phadeiphs;
yyouen and chKre and respectfully Offers his services
in The practice of surgery, Medicine and Midwifery to
the citizens Of 81 psul and vicinity. " f
REFERENCES .... ff
Drs Crow, Ray, Robertson, Kiftoe, &c., G,LESai
Mcssrs. Halinshead, Rice q Becker, Mr. Roberts,! W.
Simpson s. II. Sergcnt Gen. MeBca Sr. PAUL
October rs, 1851 ftt'f Ie-u
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LOLA Monies AND THE MANAGER.-One
of the Brussels jouInals says: ga singular
scene took place few days ago at the Ho-
I'll de Suede, and MILE Lola Monte's play
ed the principal part in it. ], appeared that
the exhibition Of this danseuse mediocre at
the theatre Of the Vaudeville, caused NJ
Arnaud, director of the Hippodrome, to
think that she might consent To appear in
tha, establishment. NJ. Arnaud, according
" begged NJ. N, Of this city, to wait
on her, and offer her $4,000 francs for six
representations, all that was required of her
being to go on horseback two or three times
round the Hippodrome. When NJ. NJ
bad explained the motives Of his visit, Mile
Lola Monies drew herself up to her full
height, and examined the gentleman from
head to foot. sWhat do you take me for,
sir said she. Do you know that am
Grand Cross of the Order of Maria The
resa; that am Countess de Landsfeld; that
! have my entrees at the Court of Bavaria !;
that have married man belonging to one
of the most Ilustrious families of England !!
Know, sir, that if | cultivate the art of
dancing, it is from taste, aad that it is an
insult TO think me capable Of taking wages
from a director of mountebanksn M. NJ
seeing this ridiculous anger, made excuses,
and declared that he saw nothing insulting
in his proposition, and that if he had, he
would not have made it. Mile Lola be-
came more angry, and cried, 'Sir, if my
friends or my husband were here, you
should wipe away this insult with your
bloodn She then uttered loud cries; and
NJ. Mabille, who is travelling with her,
hastened to her. He endeavored to calm
her; but Mile Lola, turning against him,
began abusing him. Nj. N, seeing her
attention turned from him, slipped away. "
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DISTRESSING AccipENr-Sfange Mas
take.--About four O'Clock, on Saturday af-
teruoon, while number Of workmen were
engaged in raising the flag staff of the new
liberty pole at the foot Of Fulton street, The
bly 20 feet III length, fell upon an aged gen
The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1851-11-20
p csourE.u JR. JAS HARRISON. FELIX VALE
IRON MOUNTAIN IRON AND NAILS.
arlt ChOtcau. Harrison II Vale,

uDROPRlETORS Of the st. .I.OUiSRobLiN@ Mlii'S,
n will keep ON hand full supply OF merchant bas
iron boiler pinto sheet iron and naiis manufactured al
their establishment from the Of the Iron Mountain,
and will also keep all other articles usually kept III an
iron store to which they invite the attention OF country
merchants.
DrWarchouse, No. l29 Second street, ST. Ions, Mo-
CIIAS. w. BORUP,
- Agent at st. Paul.
MAJ le5I 3-tf
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Proclamation of the President in re.
gard to Expeditions against Mexico.


WHEREAS, there is reason to believe that
a military expedition is about to be fitted
out in the United States, for the purpose of
invading the Mexican Republic, with which
this country is at peace; and whereas, there
is reason 10 apprehend that portion of the
people Of this country, regardless of their
duties aS good citizens, are concerned in, or
may be seduced to take part in the same
grade the character of the United States in
the opinion Of the civilized world, and are
expressly prohibited by law.
Now, therefore, have issued this, my
proclamation, warning all persons who
shall connect themselves with any such en-
terprise, IN violation of the laws and ma
tional obligations of the United States, that
they will thereby subject themselves to the
heavy penalties denounced against such of.
fences; that if they should bc captured with
in the jurisdiction of The Mexican authori-
ties, they must expect to be tried aud pun
ished according to the laws of Mexico, and
will have no right to claim the interpositon
of this government in their behalf
| therefore, exbort all well disposed citi-
zens who have at heart the reputation of
their country, and are animated with Just
'~6"'N ~ 'to '""o, 40 p~"SS3 o'" 40 "Cs-
fare, to discountenance, and by all lawful
means prevent any such enterprise; and I
call upon every officer of this government,
civil or military, to be visiant in arrestng
for trial aud punishment, every such often
der.
!, Given under my hand, the twenty-second
day Of October, in the year Of our Lord one
thousand eight hundred aud fifty one, and
the seventy sixth Of the Independence of
the United States.
..r MlLLARD FILLMORE.
BY the President: aes ,..e ~ 7ag3.
d, j. J. CRITrENpES, Acting Sec. State.
The above proclamation has been issued
we understand, in consequence of inieli-
gence received on Monday evening from
our Consul at Matanoras, TO the effect that
company of Texans had been organized,
and had marched into Mexico, and that
new enlistments were in progress for simli-
lar movements.
All the information previously received
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Nllllomripcr.
h. ALLEN w. SEMMES.
ALLEN & SEMMES,
attorneys at Lao, W.tioao R,rer, 81.
CrOtr Co., Wisconsin
JOSEPH BOWL

JOSEPH BOWRON,
Notary Public and Land Agent.
IfiitO,c Rirer, ST. Croic co., Wisconsin.
Presumption claims secured and entries made by
Military Land Warrants. Blank Deeds an
Mortgages constantly on hand, and conveyan.
ces carefully and promptly attended to.
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Saint Couis.

HENRY Sr.uFFER. WM. NJ. DONALD. II. ii. BEEsoN
IL. STAUFFER n CO.,
PAPER MANUFAC RER5,
Papcr Mill Warehouse, No. ll6 North Second Street.
Saint Louis, Mo.
Always on hand, Printing Writing and Wrapping Pa
nrr Ac at very prices. 2-52.
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IT. CAWOOD.

DIR. II. II. POTTS,
"AVING made st. Paul his permanent resi-
Il IL deuce, will attend to all calls in his Proies
sion in town and country. He may be found al
present. at the store Of Mr.. w. II. Forbes. 4i
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ALEX. ID. ROBINSON,
DEALER IN r1
Clocks, Watches and Jewelry.

SILVER WARE, POCKET CUTLERY, etc.
81. PdHI, MfHHeSota
lTCiocks Watches and Mu.ic-Boxcs repaired.
Oct g. 1851. 25-tf
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CITY HOTEL, ST. LOU

Corner Of Third md FtRe Mreek
T BARNUM proprietor, will always be happy to see
his trends who are down business pleasure from
Wisconsin, Minnesota, and from elsewhere up the Mis-
sissppi river. Nov. IA, 1885,
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ItLASTERER can be found the corner Of Jack
son and Sixth streets, tho lower shingle niil
Z " U. has served regular apprenticeship the bns
No II plaslerng ana believes he give entire salts
action to those who may employ him, ia any branch
his business i'
r. f.s-Two good josrneyRen wanted immediately
81 Paul, Aug. Ia le5L lr r- l.- .s ff saiia n
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Galellu.
w. & j. FIDDICK,

IT. .i.r Wv. & j. FIDDICk.
MO. 1O6, Main street, Gslena, III. Dealers in Dry
~ Goods Groceries, Boots, Shoes Hardware, Queens
>yapx Sc Nav 1851. 3-1
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T. r. pR ICE

DIX. u. He DAY..
M ILL practice his profession ia Saint PAU and vi
w ciniil. Office oS Bench street. ,... - .
Oct. 9, 1851. 2j-tf
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GEO. G.. STROTHE

GEO. G.. .STROTHER,
Sole A gent in Gnlena for sale of Sloan
Meticines.-Mains street, Gaiena Ill.
r. SLEEPER. y. 4. HOyNE.
AUCTION HOUSE.
~ SLEEPER Il CO, Auction, Commission, and
Ne Forwarding Mcrchants-No. 1870, Main Street
tiaena, Illinois.
Cash advance made on consisnmcnts Particular at
tcnton paid business entrusted 10 their 23
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G. INQUIRE. GUNSMIrU.

A 'he sign OF the Big Gun, Third street, 81, panl,
next door 10 Caves Saloon, Is prepared to do any
n ms lire oi business, promptly and 10 the entire
Satisfaction of customers. ,flI5 Hhi q
july 81 1851 NJ
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HICHCOX & KELLOGG,
Druggists,
Corner Of Third ard Cedar streets, opposite IL. A.
Laribcrtis Law Office
VIII be found in Attendance al ~" hours oil the day and
night, for the sale Of Medicines.
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DIR. A. G.. BRISBINE,
Dh and SurUeAu

VuNEND DERs his professional services to the citizens Of
-. Paul and vicinity. Office IN irvines new brick
building on ST. Anthony street. few doors below the
American House e..f ..lt
C;to5cr 10, 1851. 2e-i
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hEElss OF waRRANTEE, QUlTCLAIM AMI
- MORTGAGE, ior sale a,ihe ~. ios4
Sept, u. 49,. PIONEER OFFICE
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I II. & Sc DKI Nc
MAIN STREET, OrposiTE GALENA HOTEL.
NANUFACTURE and keep constantly on hand "A
1Vl complete assortment of fancy and Windsor Chairs
Also Bureaus Tables, Stands, Writing Desks, Looking
Glasses Bedsteads, DC, &c Persons wishing to pur-
chase viii do well 10 cali before they buy elsewhere as
prepared to sell good Hr,cle and terms
are invariably cash, afford sell cheap, or
cheaper, than any other il, the city. reasonable de-
ducon made io persons buying sell again. All orders
from distance punctuaIIy attended to.
Galens, May, 1851. 81
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5tlllmater Dusiness Dmsetorn.

tl HH ABRAM VAN Worries.
Attorney and Counsellor al Eaic and Solicitor h
Ch0actry ... -..
VIII attend all pro sonai business entrusted to his
T. care. Saltwater, Minnesota Ter tS-u
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Reading h. II. Passenger Trains
TFE';T'FEH7H'E'F|TEEEa 49,.

nOFFICE OF THE PHILADELPHIA
\(AND READING RAILROAD COMPA-
NY.-philadelphia, March 90, 1s51.-SUM-
MER ARR ANGEMENT, from Philadelphia
10 Pottsville. Two PassengersTrains daily
Sundays exceptdd.) On and after April /,
1851, Two trains will be run each way, dai-
ly, between Philadelphia and Pottsville.
MORNING LINE
Leaves Philadelphia at u o'clock, A. ~,
daily, except Sundays. Leaves louisville at
u O'Clock, A. NJ, daily, except Sundays.
AFTERNOON LINE
Leaves Philadelphia at 3 o'clock, daily.
except Sundays. Leaves Potlsville at 81
o'clock, daily, except Sundays.
Fifty pounds of baggage will be allowed
TO each passenger in these lines, and pas
sengers are expressly prohibited from taking
anything as baggage but their wearing
apparel, which will be al the risk Of its OWN
er.
By order of the Board of Managers.
March go, 1851. S. BRADFORD. Seereta.
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SURVEYOR GENERALS OFFICE OF Pa.

June ~, 1901,
SoLoaoN NEYHARD, Esqlire, Surveyor f
tho County of Columbia:
SIR'-The act passed The tenth day of
April, 1885, authorizing the graduation and
valuation of the unpatented lands in this
Commonwealth, by the Commissioners OF
the several counties, and which has been
extended from time 10 time by supplement
AIRY acts, expires on the tenth day Of De-
cember, 1851 (see Pamphlet Laws, 1919,
page 49, after which time no abatement Of
any interest can he made on the purchase
money due on such lands. | have, there
fore. conceived it 10 be my duty TO give this
notice 10 all the County Surveyors. You
will take such measures as you may deem
proper 10 circulate this fact, in order that
those interested may avail themselves OF
the benefit of n law which favors those who
own u%npatented lands very mach.
There is no appropriation made 10 defray
the expenses of publishing this notice in the
different counties, or else | should have Ia.
ken that method of giving notice in the news.
papers. Very respectfully yours,
J. PORTER BRAWI.EY, Smreyor Gen.
To The county Surveyor has n list of the
unpa,ented lands within the county of Col
umbia.
July &c, le5I.-3t.
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surgeon and Mechanical Dentist

ID RESPECTFULLY offers his professional
Asseryices TO the Ladies and Gentleman OF
Orangeville and its vicinity. He liz provided
with the the latest improved
PORCELAIN TEETH,
which will be inserted on Pivot or Gold plate
TO look as well as the natural. The cavities
of decayed teeth will be dressed out and
filled with Gold OF tho finest quality, which
will prevent their further decay or aching,
and render them useful for many years in
MOST cases during life. The.tartar and other
foreign substances, will be removed, rem
dering the Teeth clean and the Gums and
breath sweet and healthy. Teeth, and
stuinps of Teeth, which have become use
less or troublesome, will be extracted with
the latest and most approved instruments,
in the careful and scientific manner, and
with the least possible pain. Persons desi.
rous of procuring whole sets OF Teeth would
do we'll to give him a call, as much time,
trouble, and expense might be saved by
having their work done at home. In short,
he is prepared 10 attend 10 every thing in
the line Of Dentistry, and his performances
will be warranted 10 answer all the usefu
and ornamental purposes Of the art.
For references Apply TO his numerous Gus
toners.
P. S. Permanent residence, Orangeville
Columbia County, Pa,