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The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1852-05-22
Important Decision.

At the recent session of the L. S.
Supreme Court at Washington, decision
was made in case growing out of Il COL
lision between the Propeller Gencsee
Chief and sail vessel on Lake Ontario,
which settles some important points of
Admiralty and Maratime jurisdiction.
We are indebted TO his honor, Judge Mil
ler, for copy of the syllabus of this de-
cision, taken by Mr.. Benjamin c. How
ard, the reporter TO the Court. The
opinion itself, which is long and argu-
mentative, will be published in the Wcs-
tern Law Journal of Cincinnati, for this
month. The points decided are as fol-
lows:
The Act Of Congress, passed on the
26th Of February. 1915, 6 Statutes at
large, 1869 extending the jurisdiction of
the District Courts to Ger ain cases upon
the Lakes and navigable waters connect
ing the same, is consistent with the Con-
stitution Of the U. S.
1t does not rest upon the power granted
to Congress to regulate Commerce.
But it rests upon the ground that the
Lakes ana naNlSaD.e waters connecting
them. are within the scope of Admiralty
and Maritime Jurisdiction as known and
understood in the U. S., when the Con-
sti'u'ion was adopted.
The Admiralty and Maritime Jurisdic-
ton granted to the Federal Government,
by the Constitution of the U. S., is not
limited to tide-water, Jut extends 10 all
public nauigaLle iakes and rivers, where
Commerce is carried on between different
States, or with foreign nation.
In the present case Of collision between
a vessel navigaed by steam and a sailing
vessel, the evidence shows that the for
nlcr was in fault.
1t is the duty of every Steamboat to
keep trustworthy person employed as a
lookout, and if there be none such addi-
tional TO the helmsman, or if he was not
stationed at a proper place, or not vigi-
lantly employed in his duty, it must be
regarded as prima facie evidence that the
collision was the fault of the Steam
| boat,
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1852-05-22
NUMBER 5J2
THE MAELSTROM WHIRLPOOL.

The following description of this great
phenomenon is from letter 70 Judge
Woodward, of Florida. from a friend
travelling in Europe:
"This wonderful phenomenon, that has
excited the wonder of the world, | have
seen. There are few of my countrymen
who have had the opportunity, in conse-
quence of the situation of it being re-
mote from any point of commerce. Its
latitude and longitude do not exactly re-
collect. 1t is situated between two is
lands, belonging to group off the coast
or Norway, called the Low w-in-staff Is
lands, between Dortheim-being the most
southern point of commerce0and the
North Cape. L suppose the latitude to
be about SO north, but will not be GER
tain.
IL had occasion, some years ago, 10
navigate ship from North Cape to Dor
thcim, nearly all the way between the is-
lands and rocks, and the main. On in-
quiring Of my Norway pilot, about the
practicability of running near the whirl-
pool, he told Inc that with good breeze
it could be approached near enough for
examination without danger. at once
determined to satisfy myself We began
to near it about 10 o'clock A. NJ, in the
month of September, with fine north
wester. Two good seamen were placed
at the helm, and the mate on the quarter
deck, all hands at their stations for work.
ing the ship, and the pilot standing on the
bowsprits between the night heads.
went on the maintopsail yard, with good
glass. | had been seated but few mo-
nents when my ship entered the dish Of
the whirlpool. the velocity Of the water
altered her course three points towards
the centre; although going eight knots
through the wafer.
This alarmed me extremely; for mo.
ment thought destruction was ineyeta.
bic. She, however, answered her helm
sweetly, and we ran along the edge, the
waves foaming around us in every form,
while she was dancing gaily over them.
The sensations / experienced are difficult
to describe Imagine to yourself an i'm
mensc circle, running around diameter
Of one and half miles, the velocity in
crcasing as it approximated towards the
centre, and gradually changing its dark
blue color to whitc-ioaming, tumbling,
rushing TO the vortex, very much concave,
as much so as the water in funnel when
half run out the noise, too, kissing roar
ing, dashing-aIl pressed on the mind a,
once, presented the most awful, grand,
solemn sight, ever experienced.
We were near it about eighteen min.
ntes, and in sight of it about two hours.
1t is evidently subterranean passage,
that leads-the Lord knows where.
From its magnitude should not doubt
that instant destruction would be the fate
of dozen of our largest ships. The pi-
lot says that several vessels have been
sucked down, and that whales also have
been destroyed. The first think proba-
bic enough, but rather doubt the latter.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1852-05-22

1t is with sad feelings we announce the
decease Of Mrs. Amelia b. Welby, the
celebrated poetess. She died in this city
yesterday morning, at the residence of her
husband, Mr.. George Welby.
Mrs. Welby was woman of true gen.
ius. Indeed, we never knew OF one 10
whom nature had been more partial in the
gifts Of song. AT very early period of
her life-a period when the mind is gen.
orally very immature-she produced
poems that have everywhere been received
with delight, and which will never fade
from our country's literature. 1t is now
about fifteen years since the public first
became acquainted with her name and her
productions through the columns of this
paper. Poem followed poem in bright
succession, each one teeming with fresh
wild thoughts expressed in verse of the
most delicious harmony. These poems
came from the heart of the gifted girl, and
were all very beautiful-so beautiful and
SO perfect indeed, that they have scarcely
been equalled by the productions Of any
other American poetess.
ouch an extraordinary series OF poems.
all expressive Of unworn feelings and
glowing with genius, could not fail to at
tract attention. s'Ameia" became a great
!avorite with all the lovers of poetry
throughout the Union. As poem follow
ed poem, they were eagerly caught up by
the conductors Of the public press in all
sections and published until every reader
in the Union became familiar with them
Nor was their fame confined TO the Uni
ted States, for many of them were repub-
lished in England and created in that
country deep Interest in the welfare of
the young minstrel girl from whose harp
strings floated harmonles of thought and
expression that charmed all hearts. For
two years she continued TO sing, making
this paper the medium of her communica-
tions with the public. That her poems
were unequal in their merits. it is true,
but yet what was considered her poorest
efforts were sweetcr than the best Of those
of other people.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1852-05-22

THE CALF CASE DEcIpED.-The pa
pers East have made the city of Burling-
ton the originating point of this famous
law suit. Mistake entirely. The case
arose in West Point, Lee county, thriv-
ing village on the route of the Dubuque
and Keokuk railroad-and was commen-
ced about year ago by an action of re-
plevin before justice of the peace Of that
place. The difficulty was TO identity
the calf claimed. The witnesses OF one
party, some twenty or thirty in NUM-
ber, swore that the tail was entirely black,
and those of the other party, about equal
in number, swore that it was partly white.
The jury returned a verdict from which
an appeal was taken to the District Court
of Lee county. The appeal was tried at
the last term Of that court, but the jury
disagreed. The legal costs had then a.
mounted to 5000. The case was contin-
ued to the present term, and tried again
last week at Fort Madison. The jury
this time decided in the case, finding for
the plaintiff, or that the tail was g partly
white" The cost has now reached 5000.
Upon the final trial, four members of the
bar were arrayed on tae side Of the plain
tiff. and three on the side of the defend
ant. Counsel fees and other expenses are
of course to be added to the costs, in es-
timating the amount expended upon this
litigation about calf worth ga Iowa
State Gazette.
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BURNING OF HINDoo WIrE.-The


Calcutta Englishman says:
The night of the first of this year wit
messed one of those fearful tragedies, to
the suppression of which the philanthro-
pists, both in England and India, proudly
point as one of Lord William Bentick's
crowning acts in the cause of humanity.
The following is pretty near the truth:
The Rajah died at Pachetc on the first of
January, at 4 P. M; wild cry was rais-
ed by the women of the zenana, that the
Rajah was dead; this was soon silenced,
and a guard placed at some distance round
the rajbarry. On the death of the Rajah
being made known to the heir, he pro-
ceeded to the apartments of his mother,
received the ticca, and was told to enjoy
his dignity, for that her mind was made
up. The present Raiah left his mother
and saw her no more. A pile was hur-
riedly made within the precincts of the
rajbarry. At about 10 o'clock volumes
of smoke told that the horrid custom Of
that house was being carried out. The
Rance walked seven times round the pyre,
and then threw herself from some blocks
of wood into the flames which had been
lighted for that prupose. After few
convusive struggles to escape, her ashes
mingled with those of her idiotic husband,
who detested her in life.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1852-05-22
OGpENSBURGu. Nav Z

At place called Pierrepoint, on the
Watertown and Rome Railroad, party
of ladies' were this morning amusing them
selves with hand-car on the track. after
the regular passenger train had passed,
not knowing that a freight train was soon
to follow. The freight train consequent
ly came suddenly upon them, running over
the hand-car and instantly killing four of
the ladies', mangling them in shocking
manner. Others were also much hurt.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1852-05-22

A PUZZLED IRIsHMAN.-Mr. O'Flagh-
erty undertook to tell how many were at
the party. "The two Crogans was one,
meself was two, Mike Finn was three,
and-and-who the devil was four? Let
me see Counting his fingers )-the two
Crogans was one, Mike Finn was two,
meself was three, and-bedad! there
was four of us, but St. Patrick couldn't
tell the name of the other. Now it's me-
self that has it Mike Finn was one, the
two Crogans was two, meself was three,
-and-by my sowl, l think there
was but three of us, afther ALL
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1,4OO, ,632,4O5 '4S

This divided by 100 would give each
family out of S7.503,S52, quarter Sec
ton of land. Allowing five persons to
each family, there is land enough left at
that rate for 437, ,5l9,260 persons, in ad-
dition TO the population which can be sus-
tanned on the land already occupied-suf-
ticient we presume for as many MORE
Dubuque Herald.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1852-05-22

At the sale of Louis Philippe's library,
romance of chivalry, called "Pearcefor-
est" in six volumes, in vellum paper and
elegantly bound, was bought for the Duke
d'Aumale for $2,2lO. The rival bidder
was an agent for the British Museum. 1t
is the only copy in the world.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1852-05-22
Arrival of the Europa.
New YoRK, Nav 6.

New YoRK, May 6.
The Royal Mail Steamer Europa arri-
we'd at New York last evening, bringing
So passengers and Liverpool dates to the
25th ult. The general news is unimpor-
tant.
The Patrie announces officially that the
President has no intention Of proclaiming
the Empire.
Fergus O'Conner, member of Parlia-
ment, came passenger in the Europa.
We learn from Vienna that the perse-
cutions against the mother and sisters OF
Kossuth have been stopped, and they are
to be allowed to come to America.
The ship Brilliant has arrived in the
Downs from Australia, with two and a
half tons of gold dust.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1852-05-22
J c Burbank co. StPaull Nv Fawcette co. StLoui
NORTHWESTERN EXPRESS COMPANY,

CONNECTING AT GALENA AND ST. LOUIS WITH THE
American and other Express Companies.
ITO and from all the principal cities in the United States
California and Europe. for the speedy transportation
money and valuable packages col ecOn of drafts, notes.
bills, accounts, &C., purchase and sale of all kinds OF
merchandise.
c. r. Rice & Co, ST. Paul, Otis West, St. LOui s,
J. BrOOkes, GaIena.
n. B.-Partcuiar attention paid to forwarding and
commission business generally.
may /. 33-tf
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1852-05-22
Central House, st. Paul.

4 tAEE BURTON have taken this old and wen known
" house. They have fitted 1t up anew, and are now
prepared TO accommodate boarers and travellers
comfortable quarters. No pains will be spared to make
the Central House one of tbs best Hotels in the West
November, 1851.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1852-05-22
PUBLIC LANDS.

The following shows the amount of un-
sold Public Lands on the Both of June,
1851, in each State and Territory in the
United States. This is another of those
tables that is well worth preserving:
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1852-05-22
M,a&n1AN %cWsN,

ID ODNEY PARKER, late of the American House Low
~ ell, Mass, having lease OF the large hotel the
upper end of ST. Paul, with everything proper order
Tor the convenience of travellers, boarders, families
string furnished apartments, respectfully invites his
friends and the public to give him CALL believing
he can do much for their comfort be expected
In new country, not yet supplied with regular markets.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1852-05-22
PAINTING.

Q HERMAN MOREY, on Fourth street, st. Paul, near
- the middle of town, in the building of Mr.. Knox, up
stairs, may be foud ready attend to Painting in all its
departments. House painting, sigh painting, carriage
and ornamental painting, all done promptly, ond NTH
paints of the best quality. If do work in SLOW
eny, unworkman like manner we do not expect to get
business in the enlightened town of st. Paul.
Dec. I3, 1851. SHERMAN & MOREY.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1852-05-22
TEMPERANCE HOUSE,

CORNER FOURTH AND JACKSON STs., SAINT PAUL.
LOTT MOFFET, PROPRIETOR.
DERMANENT and transient boarders
Il furnished with good and comfortable
apartments. Charges moderate.
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BOOKBINDING.

THE subscriber would respectfully nfom the citizens
st. Paul and its vicinity, that he is carrying
business in the ID story of Spencer build
ing, on the corner of Fifth and Roberts street.
Particular attention paid to rebindng old books and
periodicals.. JAMES MACINTOSH.
2l--tf
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FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE

Y the undersigned agent for the Protection Insurance
Company Of HARTFORD Conn., Policies issued upon the
most favorable terms by
w.P. MURRAY, Agent, Minnesota.
st. Paul, February %, 1852 24lm
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1852-05-22

NEW GROCERY AND PROVISION STORE,
ON SAINT ANTHONY STREET, TWO DOORS BELOW
THE AMERICAN HOUSE.
IIE undersigned would respectfully invite the attention
Of the public to their large and stock Of
Groceries and Provisions Also, Ready-Made Clothing,
Roots, Shoes, Wines, Liquors, Nails Glass, Hardware,
& C, all Of which Will be sold cheap for cash.
N+ Please call and examine before purchasing else
where. IRVINE & BRO,
st Paul, October %, 1851
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ST. PAUL DRUG STORE.
HICHCOX & KELLOGG,

Corner of and Cedar s, opposite Judge Lamberts
WILL keep constantly hand general supply of the
w best unaduerated drugs and medicines aud articles
usually kept for sale in drug stores.
Physicians prescriptions put up with the greatest care
Medicines may be procured at all hours of the night,
without extra charge.
GF Profits small, and terms cash.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1852-05-22
ISAAC ATWATER,

.4ttorney and Counsellor at Law, and
Solicitor in Chancery.
WILL give prompt attention to any
w business intruSted him in the line of
his profession, in any part of the Terrific
ry. Particular attention paid to locating
Land Warrants, Payment of Taxes, sale
Of Patents when issued, and Real Estate
in general.
Office at St. Anthony, on Main street,
opposite the falls.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1852-05-22
THEODORE E. PARKER,
Attorney and Counsellor ut Law,
SALTWATER, MINNESOTA TERRITORY.

P. cHoUTEAU, JR. JAS. HARRISON, FELIX VALE.
CHOUTEAU, HARRISON AND VALLE.
Commission Merchants and Proprietors of the ST
Louis Rolling Mill.
AND MANUFACTURERS OF BAR IRON in
n all its variaus shapes, Sheet Iron and Boiler
Plate Nails and Spikes, from the ore of the Iron
Mountain. Iron Store No. l29. North Second ST
ST. LOus Sep. |.
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TO INV old friends,

A ND THE CREST OF MANK1ND," would say
n that be found during the winter, at the old
stand Charley Cave, Third Street, where will al
ways be happy wait upon them. Bar and house fur
nished with the best of every thing.
uov. %. tt. WM. HARTSIIORNE.
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WIN. HENRY WOOD,

A TTOhNEY & COUNSELLOR AT LAW. Notary
n Public, aud Land Agent. Sauk Rapids, Miunesota
Territory.
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SADDLE, HARNESS AND TRUNK MANUFACTORY.
'NHE subscriber socits the patronage of the public
and assures all purchasers in his line, that he VIII
II for cash, sadles harness OF all kinds, and trunks, of
peter quality, and cheaper than any other establish
neht III Minnesota Purchasers will do well TO call at
his shop, Third street, St. Paul. next door east of
II. Sergenps and Judge for themselves.
a. R. FRENCH.
SKETCHES OF MINNESOTA, the
~ New England of the West, by f. s. Seymour. For
sale by IEDUC & ROHRER.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-04-05
GABLE GaIk.

According to classical history, Deiphon was man whom
the goddess Ceres loved pasonatey that she wanted
TO make him immortal and made him pass through hre
for that purpose but being disturbed by the cries of his
mamma, the goddess in hurry, mounted her and
eft poor Deiphon perish in the flames Let us drop
for his memory, and turn to the more pleasing fact
hat Leighton So Canal street. keeps admirable
ment of collars shirts underShrts, drawers
The lovers of music find every thing they seek al
Iewetts piano forte and music rooms SO Camp st.
We notice that there is establishment more thronged
" the beauty and fashion of NewOreans Besides being
gent for the splendid pianos of Pleye of Paris and
A. Stodart s. Co. and W. Hall & Son, of NewYork. he
keeps excellent guitars flutes accordsons and the latest
sheet music.
Our friend DR.. Charles E. Kells is an experienced
chanca and operative dentist satisfying all those who
consult him at his office OF ST. Charles and North
streets handsome patronage is rewardng him for his
enterprise and unremttng attention the duties of his
profession Of considerable inventive genius he yet fol-
lows strictly all established surgical rules in dentistry
These superior qualifications, added to his moderate
charges, are rapidly increasing his reputation
"We should do our utmost says Gothic, to encourage
The Beautiful for the Useful encourages itself " and is
pleasure for to be able to announce that Mr. Peele
so tavoraby known the manager of the late Southern
Art union, reopens to-day his former room, l47 Com
street. with fresh collection of highly valuable oil
paintings and engrayings Space restricts simply
saying that his long experience in Europe has established
Mr. Peeles reputation in matters of art
Joseph Iufty partial to consolidation for he has
Just effected % Camp street. happy union be-
his two stores No Charities street and 10 Camp
Our readers may judge of the brancy of this
adjustment when We state that Hufty has put in
ely stock of admirable combs and brushes, exquisite
perfumery toilet articles in general fans jewelry paper
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-04-05
City Reform and Eoonomv-

Under this head The Delta has an article
yesterday. tits adroitly written, with plausi
BILE appearance of seeking the public good; but
it seems to US to have the design of creating, in
advance. feeling of suspicion against the new
city government, which happens to be whig.
1t says that the people are taxed smainly.
chiefly, and entirely to support and enrich a
horde of otfce-holders, and to keep up police
which looks on in quiet Indifference, whilst our
most public ways are rendered impossible by
scenes of violence, fighting, and disgraceful ex,
hibitions of every character The Delta over.
does the thing. Previous to Consolidation, We
We're unfortunately divided into four divisions
ana hence most onerous and oppressive portion
OF our taxation. That was the fault of the sys-
TEN. But who ever knew any one to leave an office
richer than when he went in9 Who knows that
our streets are rendered impossible by scenes
OF violence, fighting, and dsgraceful exhibitions
Oh every character"' But if The Delta means
to hold out the idea to voters-in preparation
Tor the next city elections--that taxes can and
ought to be reduced, it must give up some of it,
favorite hobbies; special taxation for railroad
purposes, etc. tbs not very fair for The Delta tt
argue policy, and then prepare the public
mind to hold the city government responsible
for its necessary consequences.
In reference to the Mayor, The Delta init.
mates that he should have little or even no sal.
airy; which would be equivalent to ordering
that only wealthy gentlemen of elegant leisure
should be privileged to serve as Mayor. He has
to live. Public opinion requires of him sucb
things as charities, Inequalities, subscriptions
to public projects, etc. What it requires it
should proportionably provide for. But The
Delta knows that the compensation of the Mayor,
Treasurer, Comptroller, is fixed in the Char
ter; and as the Wing Rangers are not the
Legislature, they cannot cut off one dollar from
their salaries. Why does it call upon them to
perform an impossibility' Such wild calls are
not OF the character to get up public suspicion.
Whsn It calls for reduction Of salaries. reliev-
ins t',f ets Of " Of lanst 0Be.balf VI The weight
Which et Present sppfessss Il, ,less Il aes ssev