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THE 'UGLY CLUB."-Most readers will remem-
her the i-favored fraternity mentioned by Addison,
known the "ugly club, into which no person was
admitted without visible quccrity in his aspect, or
peculiar cast Of countenance. The cub-room was
decorated with the heads OF eminent ogres; 10 short
everything in keeping with the deforIned objects
Of the association. They have a practice at the
West Of giving the uslicst in all the sdggins"
round about, jack knife, which he carries until he
meets with man user than himself, v hen the new
customer "takcs the knife, - with all its honors. A
certain notorious beaufy" had carried the knife for
long time, with no prospect Of being called
upon to ''stand and deliver it. He had an under
lip which hung down ike p,othcrless colts, bend
ing into sort Of pouch for permanent chew Of 10.
bacco; his eyes had diabohcal squnt each way;
his like ripe warty tomato; his complex
ion Ike that If an old saddle flap; his person and
limbs a miracle Of ungainliness, and his gait cross
between the slorch Of an elephant and the sciambng
movement of kangaroo. Yet this man was COM
PEELED to give up the knife. II happened in this wise:
lie klrked IN 'he faes by horse! His "mug'' az
the En- dish oockney would cali it, was smashed into
almost shapeess But very ugly was he
before the accident, that, when his face got well, il
was iount 10 be SO much improved that he
obliged to surrender up the knife TO successful
petitor! He must have been handsome man, whom
kick in the face 10y horse would improve.
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Saint Eouis.
CITY HOTEL. ST. LOFTS

Corner # Third AMI rine Streets.
I. BARNuM proprietor, will always be happy to see
his freuds who down on business pleasure from
Wisconsin, Minnesota, and from elsewhere up The Mis-
.issippi river. Nov. IA, 1850.
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DOCTOR CARLOS.

Surgeon, Physician aad .iccoucher,
GRADUATE OF the Paris and Turin Uni, cssities,
"A has taken his residence in ST. Paul He will take
pleasure in exhibiting his Diploma TO any who de-
it. Dr e. viii have his o.ce at VI IuIl
on Feur,h street ST. Paul. where he be found, and
will tromptIy attend to every call.
N. B DR.. &. has instruments OF the most approved
kinds for every surgical operation required. Spy
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MINNESOTA PIONEER.
PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY MORNING
BY JAMES M. GOODHUE.
OJice on Bench ST., near tie junction Of Third
T l. X " 3 ::

IL THE PIONEER viii he furnished TO Subscribers
Al Two DOLLARS per nnnnn, invaiiabi, in advance.
l No subscriptions received for les. than year.
rJ' All letters TO this Office, must be raE-PAIp
ccive attention.
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w NJ. $. COMBS.

BooKsELLER AND SrATIONER.
H EEFS constantly hand, a complete stock of
IN. Books aud every description OF Stationery to-
gether with fancy Goods nearly opposite the American
House, st. Paul.
April /, 1852. 5o-tf
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Exchange and Deposite Office of
GEORGE w. HARRINGTON co.,
81. .4nthony Street, 81. Paul,
MONEYS on deposite, and interest allowed on all
IN sums deposited for three months and over
Exchanges on the principal cities East and South, for
sale.
Collections in any OF the States promptly attended
Investments made in Real Estate, otherwise for
persons living out OF the Territory, III the avaua-
geOus manner.
O'Clock. 33tf
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JOHN Is. SMITH 4 co.

Il. & $. DRUM.
MAIN STREET, OPPOSITE GALENA HoTEL.
NEANUFACTURE and keep constantly hand a
WI complete assortment of fancy and Windsor Chairs
A!so Bureaus Tables, Stands, Writing Desks Looking
Glasses, Bedsteads &c. &C. Persons wishing to pur-
chase will do well to call before they buy elsewhere,
prepared sell good article. and terms
invariably cash, afford to sell cheap,
cheaper, than any other in the city. reasonable de-
ducon made to persons buying to sell again. All orders
from a distance punctualIy attended to.
Gaena, May, 1851. "a
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GEORGE w. SWEET.
County Surveyor and Land Agent.
sAuK RAPIDS, BENTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA rERhIToRY.
M Ill attend 10 pre-emptng Claims and locating
w military land warrants, in the County of Benton
This county presents inducements to the immigrant,
equalied by any other portion Of the Territory.
REFERENCES:
His ENcellency Gov. RAMSEY, HoN. H. III. SIRLEY, J
Ii. SIMPSON, FIRST LIEUT. L. s. Tor. Eng, &. w.
BORJP ESQ. ST. PAuL.
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B. w. Lott,
Attorney and Counsellor at Law. and General
Land Agent.-St. Paul.
Particular attention will be given to collections,
Paying faxes, Entering Lands, Secsring Pre-
Enptlon Claims, and entries made by Military
Land Warrants. Sf
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BOOTLESS
IL ior people to expect prosperity, who practice the
4 bad economy OF buying wretched sale boots and
shoes, When they can find genuine custom made work
boih sewed anu pegged womens shoes gentle
coarse ana line boois custom made upon honor of the
best material, next door to Dr. Barbours Apotlecary
shop aud nearly opposite Post Office on Third street
ST. Paul. where You may always nd ready take your
measure, when IN, JOHN QUINN.
Z. ). Prices fine calf boots. s:6 90; second quality
- ooi best Kip, 81 80; best broguns, S4 90.
Jan
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MfIIINERT.
M KS. l.. NJ. STOAKES. wishes to inform the
4VA Ladies OF ST. aui and vicinity, that is thank
u 10 them for their kind patronage during the preceding
year She has just returned from the East with the La
TEST Fashions and SPLENDID assortment of Goods.
she has Ribbons that be surpassed both beauty
and quality this side OF New York, Artificial flowers and
pumes, Velvet and Velvet Trimmings, of every color
etc She may be found at her old stand few rods west
Of the Presbyterian Church. where she would be happy
TO attend to any order in her line Of business.
November, 1851. 329yl
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SAINT CHARLES HOTEL,

st Saint -Anthony.
FxNIiE subscriber has taken lease Of this large Ho
Il tel, with all itS out buildings and ainings
Sensible that there demand 1T the Falls for public
house OF the very first GLASS; the subscriber promises
to the highest standard the market OF
Minnesota viii admit; and Will endeavor having eye
al the premises, TO ascertain all the time what is
wanting TO make each guest contented.
d. L. MOULTON.
Sept. 4. 1851 2J-ly
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NEW LIVERY STOCK,

EDATTiSON BENSON, have purchased, and ex
u pcct early in May. IN addition to their Livery
Sock several and elegant Carriages, busgies and
baTopches ;aso HARNESSES and horse furnishings an,
equipsse Of the ncst elegant description.
ALSO--an additional stock OF line blooded well bro
Ken horses. Query. II spirited" horses in under
The Liqnoa Law, will they be in danger OF being knock
ed in The head:
Oar entire new stock will cost over Si0C0,OO. y,
other stable in the West, cut Of Saint Louis will be
found as complete
WIN our friends and the public please remember that
IL tue Livery Stable in the of the American House
"a the upper end OF Saint PaHl, can 1T all hours
baye such conveyance by land, wheels or on horse
back they may desire.
PATFiSON BENSON
81. Paul, Aprl, Is. 1852. self
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RFCIPRoCITY WITH CANADA.--David L. Sey L.
mou, Chairman OF the Committee On Colnrne ce in
the House Of Representatives, is now engaged on q
very important bill, which viii be reported as the
Committee is reached in the order Of reports. bill
providing for the free navigation of the ST. Lawrence
River, and for reciprocal ade with the Canadas.-
II provides that whenever the Government Of Great
Britain shall give the privilege Of navigating
the St. Lawrence, in all respects, as is enjoyed by
British sui cts, vesssls and whenever the Presi.
dent Of the United States shall issue his proclarna-
ton declaring certain astcles the g.owth and pro-
duction Of the United States be admitted into the
province Of Canada, by law, free of duty. then and
after that day, until othciw directed by Congress,
the like articles, being the growth and production Of
Canada, shall be admitted free of duty into the Uni.
ted States, when nro direct on that Province.
The ARTICLES enumerated grains and breadstuf.,
vegetables, fruits, seeds, ANIMALS hides WOOL cheese
butter, taliow. he sailed and fresh meats ores of
all kinds Of metals, stone, marble, ashes hemp, law
unmanufactued cotton, lumber, agricultural impie-
ments, and castngs cf all kinds Of metal.
Should sach bill pass Congress, and II is though,
it may rass even at The present session, it would
probably remove all difficulties growing out Of the
North Eastern Fishe,ics.-N. 7. Express July 81.
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ST. ANTHONY HOUSE.

Corner OF Main and Wood streets.
Upper Town. Falls ST. Anthony Minnesota Territory.
ISAAC BRowN, Proprietor
TIME sbove House is conducted on strictly temper
II ance principles.
n. l.. St2biing for horses also.
March g. 1852 Att.
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btlllwater Business CARDS.

Henry l.. Moss,
Attorney and Counsellor at Law, and genera
Land Agent.--Stllwater, MINI. Ter. Lant
Warrants constantly on hand aud for sale
warranted genuine.
ABRAM VAN WORRIES.
Attorney and Counsellor at Larc and Solicitor in
VIII attend to all professional business entrusted
care saltwater, Minnesota Ter G2tf
THEODORE f.. PARKER,
Attorney 81 Counsellor at Law,
StAt,oater, Minnesots Territory.
THE LAKE HOUSE.
HFATTHEW TAIsEY Proprietor,
~ saltwater, Minnesota Terriroy.
March ), 1854 AZ.
MARBLE WORKS.
ENM WILLIM, agent for Matthew Lawton, Marble
w Cutter OF Pittsburgh, is now prepared to receive
orGers and furnish all kinds Of Monuments Tombs and
Grave Stones, OF the best workmanship and material
saltwater, April l2 1852. l--tf
VIM. w. HANKS,
A his store In saltwater, is prepared TO offer
IA TO his customers, much larger and better assort
ment of Goods, than he has before brought into
THIS market His assortment is entirely fresh and bought
this Spring. at the very lowest figures II Includes a.
most every article called for in store; and esre-
ciay such goods most wanted by villagers and
iumbermcn. Hats and Caps, Boots and Shoes, ready
made Clothing Crockery, Hardware, Flour Bacon,
Pork, Legs, Butter, Cheese, Sauces and Condiments,
Sugar, Coffee, Tea, Salt, Moasses Fish Dry Goods OF
all sorts, and especially for ladies' Fresh goods
will be ordered promptly from week To week.
have constantly on hand, whatever the trade may
qure These goods, customers may depend upon buy
ING, Tor quick pay at very moderate prous. Being de-
termined to make bad debts, w w. H. feels assured
that lie sell goods low they be bought any
where IN these parts at retail
WIN. w. HANKS.
Saltwater, May 49, 1859. 4-tf
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50inl 31aul DusInlss Gar0s.
DIR. }. ID. GOODRICH,
DIR. n. BARBOUR

KNOTLD respectfully inform the citizens OF Saint
w Paul and vicinity, that he has returned after a
temporary absence of lew months, and offers his pro-
fessonal services the public. Thankful pas, ivor
and soliciting share Of public patronage he viii prac
tiee upon the Eclectic Reform Principle discariuc
eury in all IFS forms. lie viii be found his old stand
nj all hours, except when professionally engaged.
April 10, le5i- 2-jl
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DIR. K. RARBETE.


HAS his Office IN The rear OF L. Sosns Store where
II he will be ressiy attend professional calls.
saint Paul, November, 1851. 32y
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DENTISTRY.
w. BIDDLE, LATE OF PlTTPBuRG, PA,

&. w. BIDDLE, LATE or PlTTPBuRG, PA,
TIAS rermanea,iy located in St Paul Fourteen years
close application to has profession, together with
large and beautiful Of pIn aud gum teeth
enable HIM from to entire set OF Teeth By
spheic pressure with beautiful representation OF
she natural gm restoring the mouth 10 its natural shape
diseased teeth permanently saved by pngsmg; useless
teeth extracted with little pain possible Teeth
cleansed and diseased gums restored to health.
Office ri junction OF Hill and Saint Anthony street.
N. B.--A,l jobs warranted.
ST. Paul, Ma, 10. 4-ly
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WAR EAGLE MILLS, AT GALENA.
TuIE subscriber agent of Flour from the above mills,
u and will have constant supply OH hand of super
fine and superne, which will be sold mill prices,
freight added.
The superior quality of this Flour is known all who
have tried it, and only requires trial here make it
a iavorite family Flour Of Minnesota.
JOHN HARRINGTON.
st. Paul, May %, 1851.
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f.. B. PRICE.

EDLAsTERER, can be found the corner of Jack
son and SiNth Streets the lower shingle mill
d. b T. has served regular apprenticeship the bus
ness Of pasterng and believes he give entire salts
faction TO those who may employ him, any branch @
bis business.
T. S.-Two good JouTneymen are wanted immediately
! -. Panl, Aug. II, l65i. L
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HNEALERS i'll stoves, and manufacturers OF every des
EI crlption Of Tin and Copper Ware, few doors be
low The American House, ST. Anthony street.
1une 26. lc5i liz
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TRUMAN NJ. SMITH

TRU MAN VI. SMITH
VA OUiD respectfully inform the Merchants aHd
w Others having Notes and Accounts to collect
that he will attend to the collecting of Notes and Ac
counts in ST. Paul, s.. Anthony and the surrounding
country. Per centase moderate, and all business III
trusted TO my cRre Will be promptly attended 10,
have no other business my hands
References
Capt A. Wilkin, Secy. of Territory; S. II. Sergeant
w. Dahl, VIM. Ii. Stillman d Co.. H. {. Sandford
DR.. ~ Barbour.
May be found over the store of Cathcart & Tyson
when not absent on business All Notes and Accounts
left in the hands of w IL. Stllman & Co. viii receive
prompt attention by me.
TRUMAN NJ. SMITH
81 Pdul, Fcb II. 1852. i1-lv.
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EAGLE BAKERY,

NOV shall have on hand, at all hours Of day and
~ night, ioaves, crumpets, crackers, cakes Of all
sorts,-every Thing in my line, done up according 10
the best OF my skill. Thanking public for past
encouragement shall continue 10 earn your custom
Corner Of ST. Anthony and Fort
April Is 1852. (52-u) GEO. SPENCE.
ST. PAUL LBAKERY.--GOOD EATING.
Ii who love good eating, call at the 81. Paul Bake
IN ry. where they do things up White, not Brown
We SHALL have hand al times Bread and Crack
Cakes and Caudes of every description; Ice Cream
and snail Beer, and every thing else in our line Call
and for yourselves. & & w BATES.
st. Paul, April .9 1852. 2-tf
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E.. j. kOVITS L. c.

91NR Mandatory; every thing in the fur line mad
IL in the best manner Ladies firs, sleigh robes, IN
coats, caps and gloves. Upper Town, nearly opposit
the Brick Hotel, st. Paul. 45--tf
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f.. FRENTRISS.
A(ROCERY and Provision Store, having removed to
u Sd street. nearly opposite the Post Office, is
prepared offer old and the choicest
selections in his line, including hams, pork tea, coffee,
sugar, rice-every thing in fact, that wanted for
in families aud boarding houses the very lowest liy
ing prices.
St. Paul, March 2s, 1859. Soft
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BOOK BINDING.

FSNHE subscriber would respectfully inform uie cit
Of 81. Paul aud its vicinity that he is now car
ryiug the above business, the 2nd story OF X. NJ
Seucers rev building, of 5ih and RObort
Particular attention paid 10 binding Magazines, Period
cals &c, in plain fancy binding, the shortest
and reasonable terms.
JAMES MACINTOSH
BaI1 arch
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F.. s. NEWELL,
Commission Merchant.

A ND Dealer in Foreign and Domestic Hardware
IN COOK, paror and heating stoves Of all kinds. Sc
leced from the Troy, Cincinnati and ST. Louis mari
comprising the most varied assortment of double
stoves ana ranges, The Eastern market affords. Hollow
ware kettles pots, ovens, shiiet furnaces, frying pans
waffle irons, shoves, tongs, &c.
Aiso-Farmng utensils ploughs, cradles, rakes hoes
sioveis scythes, sDahs, axes. saws sad irons, zinc
spring balances, coffee mills, wire, nails tacks &c
JapaIed ware OF all kinds, lamps and cadlesticks,
brass iron and Tin; brittana and Kitchen ware and
coiee pots spoons. ladies' sknmers, tea coffee and s-
tar boxes scrub, backng and other brushes hydraulic
apparatus; well cis.ern and house pumps all sizes
wafer rams, lead pipe, sheet. bar and pig lead. &C.
al my stand Third, Roberts street, Saint Paul
Minnesota +. S. n.
September 4. lS5l oO-tf
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Saint Iutl)onn.
1(lil!omripcr.
BENJAMIN ALLEN,
.lttorney al La,c, Wilio,g Rirer, ST.
Cr0ir Co., WiSconSin

JOSEPH BOWRON,
Notary Public and Land Agent,
Viitoac Riuer, 81. Croic co., IFisconsin
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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Corner Third and Roberts SIS, PaUi, Mn.
Ne EANuFACTURER Of zinc tin, sheet iron and cop
A'H per, morns the citizens o St Paul that he keeps
hand large assortment of stoves which lie will SCI
low for Cash. Call and before buy elsewhere
also, tin of The best quality, wholesale and
tail. Indian traders would do we'll call and
ST. Paul, Jrne 3, 1852. 7-ly
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shed with the loss of democratic confidence because the
people estimated as he did the dangers which were before
them. He must be punished for what the people have
done He must be punished also for what he has
never done; for he is charged. day after day, with
throwing impedimenis in the way OF democrats who
returning TO the old platform-and this. too, in
despite OF his uniform declaration that the Union
democrats OF the South would not be countenanced
in forming permanent third party. Throughout the
contest in Georgia, Alabama. and Mississippi be main
tanned that the continuance Of the two sectional par
ties OF those States could not be justified longer than
the emergency which called them into existence, and
that the individuals composing those parties would
be obliged to return 10 their old positions as mem
bers OF the national democratic wing parties. in
which character alone they could be recognised by the
conventions to nominate the national candidates for the
Presidency and Vice Presidency This is today the posi-
ton of the Washington Union because there is none
other which will enable the democracy Of the Union to
collect all its strength and defeat the willy Vaccinations
of the wing party to perpetuate its power
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CITY OF WASHINGTON.


SEsArE.-Mr. Cass presented The resolutions OF pub
lie meeting held in Detroit, urging the passage OF the
resolution in relation to the release OF the Irish exIes
upon which he took occasion 10 make some remarks
Mr. Hale followed in favor Of the resolution referred
to.
MIR Butler spoke in favor OF the release of the Irish
exes but deprecated any action which, by attacking the
British government, would defeat that end.
Mr. Shields inlimaied intention upon Monday next
10 call up the resolution, TO offer amendment and to
submit some remarks upon it,
The compromise resolution taken up, and Mr.
Davis addressed the Senate at length against it.
MIR. Mangum intimated intention TO move to lay
the resolution upon the table, but yielded Mr. McRae
who has the floor for TO- morrow
After an executive session. the Senate adjourned.
HoUsE on REPREsENTATIvE s.--The House was in
Committee OF the Whole on the state OF the Union upon
the bill to provide the means OF paying the last install
ment OF the Mexican indemnity, and also on the bill
making appropriation of for bringing to the
United States the Cuban expedition prisoners recently
pardoned BY Spain The first of these acts passed with
out amendment and the latter reported back TO the
House with amendment proposed by Mr. Cartier, de-
carng that nothing contained the act was to be con-
srued into appreciation of the conduct Of United States
citizens in interfering in the domestic affairs OF Cuba
Pending the question agreeing to this amendment the
House adjourned.