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The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1852-12-18
Vote of Illinois.
SPRINGFIELD. Dec. 3

SPRINGFIELD, Dec j.
The Electors for President and Vice Presi
dent met here on Thursday; OMelveny. Ma
han and Gregg absent, the latter being confin
ed to his bed by illness. Vacancies filed Will
other persons. Hon. John A. McClcrnand wa
appointed President of the College, and Hon
K. Benedict, Secretary. The vote of the Stat,
was cast far Franklin Pierce for President, ant
VIM. K. King for Vice President
New York, Nov q.
The Cherokee has sailed for Havana withon
the L. S. Mails, which were Withdrawn by or
der Of the Government by Capt. Baxter. Pur
ser Smith is also on board
The Pacific sailed to-day at noon, with Ct
passengers and S15O,OOO specie.
Among her passengers was Rufus Choatc
bearer of dispatches.
ADMIRALTY JrRrsDICTroN-In the case of tho
Propeller Gencsee Chief vs. Fitzhugh, Up How
L. s., 433D the Supreme Court has recently
decided, ovcruling several previous cases, that
the " admiralty and maritime jurisdiction
given by the Constitution to the courts of the
United States, is not limited to tide water. but
extends to all navigable streams that is, (ac-
cordng to the act of 1882 to those navigable
by vessels of ten tons and upwards. This will
bring within the range of admiralty. the Missis
ISlppi W tHc idiS VI 81. .AntuOnN tnt touSlue-
hanna, and in fact every stream of any impor-
lance in the United Statcs.-Lalc Register.
IIuRRAH FOR THE REsERvE.-The vote in the
twelve counties comprising the Western Re-
serve, at the Presidential election, stands as
follows Scott 1854: Pierce l7.1s9: Hale
1858. Scott over Pierce, l,4G1; over Hale,
1905. In 1913, the vote stood: Cass Is, 439
Taylor 1921; Van Buren, 16.91I. Cass over
Taylor, 3,I97 Van Buren, over Taylor, 1870.
1t will thus be seen that the LocofOco loss since
49, is PAS, and that the Free Soil loss is 1892;
while the Wing gain is 3,443. Thus, the Wings,
instead of being the third party, as they were
in '4S, are now the first. At this rate. the Re-
serve will soon regain her ancient position, as
the Gibraltar of Whiggery. 1t may strike our
readers as not little singular, that, with this
respectable Wing plurality on the Reserve. no
portion OF it will be represented by Wing in
the next Congress. Such is the result of the
Locofoco gerrymander.-Portoge Wing.
General Pierce has written to a gentleman of
Philadelphia, that he will not leave for Wash
ington before the LIST of February next
WAGGrsH-At the late Pierce jollification at
Washington, a candid Democrat bore trans
with the motto: .S3,5OO per annum
81, 800 do. do. Sl.s00 do. do. or So per day,
if can't do any better!'
The report that Gen. Pierce intends to visit
the South previous to the 18th of March, is con-
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1852-12-18

MoRMONIsM.-Orson Pratt, Missionary from
the Mormon territory, gave recent lecture at
st. Louis on the following subject The plu-
raiity wife system avowed and vindicated.' y
lie not only avowed that polygamy existed at
Salt Lake City. but that its PRONUNCIATION was
the principal object of his mission. A CORES
pondent of the Milwaukee News, writing from
the Salt Lake City, gives the following account
OF the said Orson, and other digntaries of the
Church and State. at home:
Yesterday Orson Pratt. one of their Amos
ties. gave us quite sensible sermon. Brio
ham Young is the Prophet, Seer. Rcye,ator
and head of the Church lie is assisted by two
Councillors, twelve Apostles and eighteen
Bishops The Prophet, the Governor. was pre-
sent with some of his wives. who came and
went in large, elegant open carriage. He
has living with him in the city. in one house.
sixteen wives and thirty children. Each wife
with her progeny, lives in her separate furnish
ca apartment. and spins, sews, &C.. &c. All
tnIs Is true: went over the premises with a
view 10 entertain you for an hour. and be-
lle'e saw pretty much every thing The per-
son board with has six wives. Dr. Richards
Councillor. has six, and all of them good look
ing, healthy women. Thus YOU see. polygamy
is openly allowed and supported by these Nor
mons. man having right to as many wives
as ne can lind and support, takes fancy, goes
10 Justice and swears he is able to support
hcr, and the marriage comes off with due cere-
so it goes on, as he grows richer
without limit"
Another unsuccessful attempt has been made
to connect England and Ireland with the cloc-
trio wire.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1852-12-18

ably short of the number packed last year.
DANIEL WEBSTER, il is said. never used pro-
fame language in conversation or applied a
harsh or undignified expression towards any
one, either in private conversation or public
Exchange.
1t is likewise said, that Daniel S. Dickinson
and Charles j. Ingersoll do not acknowledge
the last clause of the above sentence to be
true. Why don't editors remember the history
Of their own times, and not be eternally falsify-
ing facts known to every intelligent minde No
misrepresentation of MIR. Webstcr's public life
will add one inch to the statue of his fame
When it became necessary. on one occasion, to
vindcate himself from the aspersions of vile
slanderers, and to break up foul conspiracy
against his political integrity and personal
reputation, he did apply harsh expressions
and rightly too, in debate''-calling things
by their right names, and leaving his mark
upon the brow of his traducers in characters SO
iegible that time will never effacc them.
FREIGHT AND MERCTIANEIZE.-SOme idea of the
amount of freight arriving about these days.
may be formed from the fact that over eighty
loaded cars arrived at the depot of the Michi-
gan Central Railroad. Tuesday evening.-Chi-
cdgo Jour.
MILWAUKEE RAuROAD.-The cars are now rum
ming to Milton, in Rock county, sixty-tbree
miles out from Milwaukee. 1t is expected the
road will be completed to GAINESVILLE by the
first Of January.
Washington telegraph., 1852-09-29
Notice is Hereby Given.

TNHAT at sale of Lands for the non-payment
4 otTaXes due thereon, held at the Court House
door IN the Town of Lewisville in the county of
Lafayette iii the State of Arkansas, pursuant to
lawful notice given by the Sheriff and tax Collec-
tor of said county of Lafayette and in conformity
with the laws OF said State on the first Monday
IN Nov. 1880, being the sixth day of said month;
Thomas Brooks purchased of a. G. Owen, then
Sheriff and Collector of said county of LAFAYETTE
the following described tract or parcel of land
situate lying and being in the said county of La
iayette, which said tract or parcel of land was
listed. assessed and sold as the property of A. H.
Rlnso, and described follows to wit: the North
half of section eleven H. Township eighteen (lS)
South Range twenty-our (2I) West containing
according to the public surveys 320 acres for
which said tract parcel of land. the said Brooks
paid the said Sheriff the sum ofSll 80 being the
amount OF tax, penalty and cost due thereon for
the year 1850, and took from the said Sheriff and
Collector certificate Of purchase for the same
which said certificate OF purchase for valuable
consideration was on the 2lSt day OF july 1852,
by the sand Thomas Brooks assigned TO Alexand-
Byrne, who now has and holds the same. and
upon which he is entitled to a Deed from the
Sheriff and Collector OF said county of Lafayette
Now therefore, notice is hereby given to all
persons who may be concerned or who can set up
any right, title claim to the above described
tract or parcel OF land, purchased aforesaid,
IN consequence of any informaty, rregularity or
iegality connected with such sale, or any cause
or defect whatever, that in conformity with the
act OF the Legislature of the State of Arkansas in
relation to tax titles the undersigned will apply
at the Spring term of the Circuit Court of the
county Of Lafayette, at Court to be begun and
holden at TIE Court House in the county of La
ayette aforesaid, on the fifth Monday after the
fourth Monday in March next (ls53) for confirm
alton OF title 10 the aforesaid Land so purchased
as aforesaid and all persons interested are hereby
NOT nod IN 4
cause if any they why the title to said land
should not be confirmed according to law
a. BYRNE.
Letciso2ie (4rk.) .4ng. 1G, 1852. 3l-6w.
Washington telegraph., 1852-09-29
Notice As Hereby Given.

flNHAT. at a sale of Lands for the non-payment
Il of Taxes due thereon, held at the Court
House door, in the county of Hampstead, in the
State of Arkansas, pursuant to lawful notice given
by the Sheriff OF said county of Hemp ,stead and
in conformity with tae laws of said State on the
first Monday OF November A. ID. 1919. being the
seventh day OF said month"; the following described
tracts or parcels of lard situated in sad county
were stricken oil to the undersigned--to wit
The SOUTHEAST quarter OF section eleven; the
SOUTHEAST quarter of section fourteen: the North
West quarter of section thirteen; the South West
quarter of the Southeast quarter OF section twelve
the East halt of the Southeast quarter of section
thirteen; the West half OF the North east quarter
of section twelve; the Southwest quarter of Sec
ton twelve, and the Northwest quarter of section
ten al in township ten South, in Range twenty
SIX West-contalnlng in the aggregate one thou
sand acres, more or less.
All of which said lands were sold and bought
for the aggregate amount of the Taxes penalty
and costs due thereon, for the year A. D. 1919,
amounting to the sum OF twenty three dollars and
twenty-three cents and now held by the un-
dersigned. by deed of conveyance duy executed
by the Sheriff OF Hampstead county Aforesaid. by
authority vested in him by the laws OF the State
OF Arkansas.
Now therefore, notice is hereby given to all
persons who may be concerned or can set up any
right title, claim. to the above described tracts
OF land or any, or either of them, purchased as
aIofesdld' III consequence oil any lniormallty, IT.
regularity, or llegaiity connected with such sale,
or for amy cause or defect whatever that in con-
iormity with the act of the General Assembly OF
the State OF Arkansas, In relation TO :tax titles
approved the Sd of November, 1896: the UNDER
signed will apply to the Circtit Court of Hemp
stead county, at court to be holden at the Court
house OF SAID county the eth Monday after the
4th Monday in March A. ID. 1913, for the confirm
alton OF title IN ani TO said lands, purchased as
aforesaid, and all persons Interested are hereby
notified to appear at said time and place, and
show cause II any they can, why the title to the
said several tracts OF land should not be confirmed
according to law. .
ROBERT L. COOK
Washington, Sept. l, 1852. 3j-6w
Washington telegraph., 1852-09-29
WASHINGTON
FEMALE SEMINARY.
TNHE Ninth Session of the Washington Fe

FENHE Ninth Session of the Washington Fe-
i male Seminary win commence on the 18th
September next.
As this Institution is now about to enter upon
the 9Th year OF its existence. the Principal avails
himsefof the occasion TO repeat his assurances,
that every facility which permanence, liberal
expenditure and well-quaiifed corps of teachers
can afford, will be extended to those desirous of
receiving a thorough and accomplished education
1t is believed that institution in the State offers
superior advantages in all that constitutes we'll
regulated and hourishing School for YoUNG LADIES
its favorable location,-its spacious and convenient
budngs,-its supply of apparatus for the illustra-
ton of the Sciences.-its facilities in the depart
ment of Music and other accomplishments,-its
teachers possessed of long experience, offer advan-
tages for the education of young ladies seldom
found united in the South West.
The Principal desires, also to announce that his
connection with the Male Seminary has been dis
solved, and that his entire time will be devoted as
heretofore, to the interests of the Female School,
aided In every department by ladies of undoubted
ability and experience. ..-..- .-y
1t will be noticed that the Fall session will
commence on the 2nd Monday of September next,
instead of the 3rd Mon as heretofore announced
The terms will continue the same. and it will
be understood that bills not paid at the end of the
session Will bear the rate of interest usually char
ed.
S. L. SLACK. A. NJ, Pyia,cipal
Washington, June %, 1852 25-2m
Washington telegraph., 1852-09-29
Politics in Missouri.

ST. Louis, Aug. 30-The Wings in Jefferson
City met in caucus to-day; and resolved to support
a Wing organization of the Legislature.
The Democrats are now IN session with open
doors. 4 resolution is now being discussed de-
ciaring that, for this session. the old differences
between Benton and the Anti Bentons shall not
be revived. The Benton men opposed it. Mr..
Franklin declared the Democratic Union in this
State to be rotten, with no prospect Of harmony.
The Legislature win meet IN 80 minutes
The resolutions finally passed, not limited to
this session. The Benton men mostly stood aioot
and declared they would not abide by this caucus.
The extra session of the Legislature of Missouri
convened to-day. Nearly all the members have
arrived. The Senate stands II Wings, Il Anti
Benton 10 Benton. House-40 Wings, As Anti
Benton ~ Benton. There will be a severe con-
test for the Speakership. The general desire is
for a short session.
Washington telegraph., 1852-09-29
Letter from NIr. Graham.

| Sublolned is the letter of Mr.. Graham in reply
to the questions put by the State Rights Commit
| tee at Montgomery, Ala, to both Wing and DEM
ocratic nominees for the Presidency and Vice
| Presidency:
'HlLLsBoRoUGH, N. c. Aug. 2j, 1852.
Genlemen-Your letter, propounding series of
nterrogatorles, at the instance of the Southern
Rights convention of the State of Alabama which
assembled at Montgomery on the 10Th ult., has
been received.
In reply, have the honor to say that am by
birth, educatlon residence, association and inter
est, identified with the South. These with nv
past lie afford, my opinion, better guarantee
OF hdellty to all her just rights than any declara-
tons OF abstract or speculative opinions, after
have been, by Convention of my political friends.
placed before the nation as candidate for high
station. desire to see an end to the agitation of
slavery In connection with national politics. and |
believe that by faithful adherance to the adjust
ment made by the Compromise of 1850, and the
execution of the Law it has been carried out
by the present Executive Head of the Govern
ment, the country is destined to repose and Sc
curty on this exciting topic such it has not en-
Joyed since the agitation commenced.
While this appears to be the general state of
public feeling in all sections, perceive neith-
er necessity utility the part of the South,
fora discussion OF the extreme cases of apprehend-
ed injury comprised in your interrogatories, as
among the practical questions of the times; such
was the unanimous opinions Of those patriotic cit
lzens Of the South, who delegated to the
Convention by which | was nominated, and who
required ouly an acquiescence in the Compromise
as secnrty for their rights in the present juno
ture and in that opinion | concur shall under
r. - to establish no new tests of orthodoxy to tan
the flame OF local excitement in the one section or
the other, but if elected, will assume the powers
devolved on me with impartial mind, and
purpose to maintain the integrity of the Union
upon principles just, constitutional and liberal
towards all its parts.
l am, very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
WILL. A. GRAHAM
Messrs. T. Williams, J. A. EImore; &C., Com
mittee.
P. S.-The reception Of your letter in the midst
of my preparations for departure from Washing
ton, and necessary engagements in the removal
and establishment of my family at home, has
casioned delay in its ackno wledgement which,
trust, will be ascrbed to no feeling of disrespect
~ O. Delta.
Washington telegraph., 1852-09-29
MECHANICS,

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The Publishers pledge themselves that the ft-
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Washington telegraph., 1852-09-29

An act to amend an act entitled "An act to set
tie and adjust the expenses of the people of Ore
gon in defending themselves from the attacks and
hostilltes of the Cayuse Indians in the years 1917
and 1S4s,D approved February IA, 1851.
:, An act to establish additional land districts in
the State of Wisconsin.
An act to grant the right of way to all rail and
plank roads and macadamized turnpikes passing
through the public lands belonging to the United
States
An act making further provisions for the salts
faction OF Virginia military land warrants.
An act to provide for executing the public print
ing and establishing the prices thereof and for
other purposes. l9
An act in addition to an act to promote the pro-
gress of the useful arts
Washington telegraph., 1852-09-29
WASHINGTON. Aug. IS. 1852.

" ASHINGTON. mug Is, ISD2.
SIR: | had the honor to receive your note of
the 10th inst, stating that at the head of Demo-
cratic paper published at Elizabeth City, n. c.,
called the Democratic Pioneer, is the foowing
Il ronld sooner cut off my Right hand than lend to
the support of slarery."-Gen. SCoTT to Senator
Wade
All can say of the above is what have fire.
quently said oft since it has been floating about
in the papers, that Gen. Scott never made such
declaration to or in my hearing did | ever
say, or pretend that he ever did, and l believe it
to have been fabricated with a view to prejudice
the Southern people against the old General
And permit me to add that the morbid sensitive
ness of the Southern mind on this subject rendered
it peculiarly liable to such impostions, and Nor
thern demagogues knowing this will not fail to
take advantage of it.
Very respectfully, yours,
r WADE
Washington telegraph., 1852-09-29
VIM. H. GRANBERY, Esq.

One OF THE 'NATURAL ALLIES" ."-Some Of the
Northern natural allies" have queer notions.
which they give expression to in a very signif-
cant manner. The following from the Berlin
Wisconsin, Mercury, paper in full communion
with the Democracy of that State, thus aludes to
the objects to be accomplished by the election of
Pierce and King:
"The Fugitive Slave law is the law of the land,
and in full force. 1t is to be deplored, and Is TO Be
repeated But how? By eiecting Pierce a,sd King.
VIII not Wisconsin prove true to herself: Has
she not faithful and able champions in the halls ol
the nation! Has she not placed Dodge and Walker
in the Senate, and Doty and Durkee in the House
OF Representatives! Who doubts their integrity
and patriotism? And if their seats become vacant
during the Presidential term OF Pierce and King,
have we not equally as true and able to fill them!
There is no fnality to the Fugitive Slave law;
there can be none uIstd It is no longer tar. The
liberty of speech cannot be suppressed and that
hideo"s lcw ,rU not escape debate until is repeated
depivedof its fangs"
So much for one natural allyn Such argu-
ments should be properly appreciated by the
Southern public.
Washington telegraph., 1852-09-29
NOTICE TO DEBTORS.

A LII persons indebted to the undersigned for
II fees, are respectfully requested to make pay
ment on or before the first day of October next
Ii not settled by that time he will be under the
necessity of waiting upon them 'withthe Fee
bills \. c. OWEN. Sheriff
of Lafayette county.
Lewisville, July 3lst, 1892 I3I-4t.
Washington telegraph., 1852-09-29
Cheaper than the Cheapest!

LNOR the purpose of closing out my stock will
4 sell the following articles cheaper on an av-
erage than they can be had elsewhere in town,
to wit: Sugar, Coffee, Molasses, Tobacco (hy the
box or retaiA Whiskey Iby the barrel or other
wisel Brandy, Honey, Vinegar Shad, NIackerel.
Goldfish, Starch, Candles Powder, Shot Saleratus,
etc, etc. Just call at the Exchange
SAMUEL PARKER.
Washington Sept. Sth, 1852 36-tf.
Washington telegraph., 1852-09-29
DISSOLUTION.

THE co-partnership heretofore existing be-
l. tween myself and John |. Slliman in the
mercantile business in Arkansas was dissolved by
mutual consent on the Sth August, 1852, and the
settlement of the basiuess connected with the
same is confGed exclusively to me.
J.. G. DARMOND.
Washington, Sept. Is, 1852. 37-tf.
Washington telegraph., 1852-09-29
Administrators Notice.
COUNTY OF HEMPSTEAD. SGT:

A7 HEREAS at Court of Probate for said
w county OF Hampstead commencing on the
I'd Monday of July A. ID. 1852, the following ad-
ministrators and Guardian accounts current and
settlement were filed for confirmation at the next
term of said Court, ci=. f
Ezekiel Nance, Adm est. S. H. Thompson-final;
Lucinda AlcColum Adm est. VIM K. McCollum;
Joel d. Conway, Adm. est James Allen;
a. b. Williams, San'l Moore;
q. X. Cheatham; +" j. L. Walker-fnal.
NJ. NARROW, q 6 Robert Tvree; f
w. j. Perren, & Sam;l Perren;
John 5. Johnson, VIM. S. Johnson--fnal.
Timon T. Collier, Guard. of VIM. A. Halle;
II. W. Smith, : H. J. Tarpley:
same Green Tarpley.
Therefore notice is hereby given to all persons
interested in the settlement of any such Estates or
accounts, to come forward and file exceptions to
such accounts, if any they have on or before the
second day of the next term of said Court of
Probate, TO be holden at the Court House, in the
town Of Washington, on the I'd Monday of Octo-
ber, A. d. 1882, or they will be forever barred
from excepting to such accounts or any item
thereof.
Test, S. L. SANDERS, Clerk
August | [, 1882 32-
Washington telegraph., 1852-09-29
EXECUTORS, NOTICE.

HNHE Undersigned Executors of A. NJ. B.
Il Thompson deceased, hereby give notice that
they vii apply to the Probate Court at the next
October 3erm thereof. to be held in and for the
county o. Hampstead, for an order, should it be
found necessary, to sell portion of the slaves be-
longing to the Estate of said deceased. sufficient
to discharge all the debts and to close up the Es-
tate, at which time all persons interested may at
tend.
r. P. WILLIAMS I r.,
A. LEWIS. N 10
September 18th, 1852. 37-3w.
Washington telegraph., 1852-09-29
RICHMOND DUGGER,
TAIL K1OE.

HAVING recovered, so as to be able to attend
IL promptly to all calls in the line of his busi-
ness respectfully solicits continuance of the pat
ronage of his old customers and the public .err9-
aly Gentlemen's and Youths garmsats I.a.e to
order in the latest style of fashion, The shortest
notice. and most favorable terms.
IFashiagtOa JEae 23d, 1852. 21-tf. 80