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The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1852-08-21
J. QUINN,
DOOT AND SHOEMAKER-Corner

~ OF Third and Minnesota Si>.0rcntlenleirs bo''s
and shoes; also Lairs and Ch,idrens Shoes, made to
orter and most durable manner, ana OF the
best materials.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1852-08-21

NEW 1oRK, Aug. ..
Judge Nelson has allowed writ of Ha-
beas Corpus in the case of Thomas Kane
before him at his Chambers at Coopers-
town, n. Y, Oh the llth day of August.
Accompanying this writ the Judge has
sent lengthy speech on the case as it
now stands, wherein he doubts the legal
authority Of the U. S. Commissioner to
act in the premises. The effect of this
will be TO remove the whole of the pro-
ceedings before the Supreme Court of the
u.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-07-15
TIE FOURTH IN SHEPHERDsTo,yN
--CELEBKATION AT THE BIG
SPRING


Saturday last being selected as the day for cele-
Bralins The anniversary 81 American independence,
business was accordingly suspended in Shepherds
town. and all earts lhrobed with Joy at The return
Of the period for h9aoFiag The great event which
made ours the lanl Of the free and the home Of
the brave The day was an anspicious cue, well
calculated 10 inspire the soul with feelings of a
glalsome nature, and fire Il afresh with pauiatic
impulses. Az the appointed hour the Jefferson Ri
fie. Capt. v. M. ByflER. 10 connection with mum
Der Of ourelizens repaired to the grove beeueathed
By theta Col Swearingen to The citizens of this
place and vicinity as spot upon which 10 celebrate
eachrcenErence ofthe Nation Sabbath. Although
damaged considerably BY The great ffeshet few
months SINCE the seats and other conYeniences OF
!" The Big Sp,ing7 were nevertheless found abfn-
dainty sufficient to satisfy fully The entire company
NATURE beverage never flowing in more conf
Gus stream or afording more refreshing draugM
After few moments recreation, The reading Of the
Dseist4s:=s7 -is.t is,sfg55- rsgs pfJcerGeu ID
read that document, first prefacing The reading by
some well-tited remarks as 10 lis history and adop
lion, which were listened to throughout with By
coming allention. Remarks were also made, in
response to loud calls, BY A. +. Doteler, Esq Col
}. e. Hamtramck, ]. NJ. Jewcit, Esq, aud T. H.
Towner. Esq, Dinner, prepared BY Mr.. w. L.
Crowlt was next partasen of, with hearty relish,
By a large number Of the assembled throng, which
was succeeded By d short in,ermission devoted in
a great part to The singing Of patriotic airs and
mirih inspiring songs. This over, ihe assemblage
were summoned 40 order and The regular and vol
unteer toasts read byj H. Towner, Esq, accom-
pauisd with the usual firing of guns and cheering
TSiepiefdsl0leH Register.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-07-15
MOUNT VERNON.


A correspondent of The National Inteiligencer,
who on the recent Anniversary OF American hide
psndence paid a visit 10 the shades Of Mount Yer
non has addressed through lhe columns Of that pa
per an earnest remonstranee against the growing
dilaridaiion and encroachmen.s Of neglect upon
that sacred place. The ruinous handof time has
been busily at work, whilst that OF man has been
culpably idle, and the stately mansion in which
WAsulNGroN breathcd hislast prayers for the glory
Of his country is now bur to,tesng crunibling
fabric and desolaton iseverywhere apparent about
the grounds. He urges on Congress the noble TASK
ofredeeming Mount Vernon, and Or consecra,ing
j, as the sanctuary Of American patriolism.s
The SUBJECTS one tia, should have lcng ego
been attended TO, and those members of Congress
who are able to entertain any matter which is not
connected with the politcal.moyemeni Of The day,
should at once take it up with she intention of not
ceasihg theirexertions short Of result which would
be in consonanee with the wishes Of the whole a.
merican neanle
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-07-15
mEssRs. rooMBs AND STEPHENS.

The Savannah Georgian, the leading organ OF
the Georgia Democracy, belabofs Messrs Toonbs
and Stephens in The following savage style III
these gentlemen go over TO the Democratic parly
they will, probably, receive more kicks Than COP
pers for their pains;
II IS believed by many that Afessrs. Toombs
and Stephens viii use their influence TO carry The
approaching Constitutional Union Convention for
Pierce ard King aud that il they saeeeed 10 their
endeavofs, another electoral ticket.fn addition 10
that nominated By The Democratic Convention Of
Georgia, will be brought out in SUPPORT Of the nom
inees IF the Natiosal Democracys We coafess
that we shall NOT bs greatly astonfShed atsuch a
movement on their part. To their faquiry where
are We to 60 y The natural response is s'wheTe
we can do most mischieirt Acting upon This prin-
eiple, why should they not join such Union Demo-
Gratis as viii unite with them in favor Of second
electoral ticket for Pierce and Kpgt-in the hope Of
perpetuating Democratic dissensiGns and feIever
destroying the unity, harmony andsTength Of the
Democra,ir f,aFttyy IN Ia s ssse.essiea
An ancient sage replied 10 The applause Of q
mob. + What have done, that tbese men praise
me g May we not ask much Ia The same spirit
what has cree done, that Toomhs and Stephens
should support him Mas he ever aposlatized from
Siae Rights docirineS7 Has be ever threatened to
break npihe Union, on account Of tariff, and then
made common cause with the protertionists7 Has
he ever IN time OF war leagued himself with, and
lead on a party thai was giving aid and comfort
70 The enemies Of his country Has he done This,
or anY OF these Il not why, unless 10 carry ont
Some mischieFeus or malicious purpose, should
TOon6s and Sferheus snnnort him ~ "a
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-07-15
For ab fishing Against abolishing


Look The record. The county OF Cheshire is
the only Wing county, and here there is MAORI
~ Of 60jfr abolishing the test Dogs this look as
if The Wings were opposed to toierayion7 The
counties If BelEnap, Carroll, and Merrimack are
three strcag Democratic counties, and here there
is majafiiy OF 1915 against abolishing The test.
Does thisaook as Il the Democrats favored toiera-
ton
We hear much Of franklin Pierce's popularity
al home Of his inf4snce among bis neighbors; Of
the power he exercises over their opinions well
this same Franklin Pierce-lLis same Democratic
candidate for fIes:lent-lives in The county Of
Merrimask, which con6iy gave 2o2 majority
against HE Catholics. In that county is the iowa
Of Coa1olsi, the residence Of Franklin Pierce. 1t
Gen. Pierce has any personal influence it ought 10
be here; ami yet the town Of Concord gave "a ma
jeTiiy dyafns abolishing The TEST The Register
then, has this dilemma offered 70 It's choice, either
Gen. Pierce has not The personal influence and
popularity that are ascrbed to him. or else be was
indifferent tuihe civil rights Of lie Catholic citi-
zens Of New Hampshire.--H Hartford CoNraat.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-07-15
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SHORT CATEcIiIsM-

Csssii0n-Wba was the amber of he Whis
Platform adopted and proclaimed by an ever
Mhelmins. majority By The Wing National Consen-
iion at Baltimore. and which platform declares in
The most unqualified terms that the GempI0mise H.
g Anal sftlieiaeat,n and final settlement ioo in
principle and substance Of the exciting questions
embraced in II 2
Anstrer- Robert z. Scott OF Virginia Than
whom no man 81 stronger and sohnaef Southern
fcelings lives This side OF Mason 4 Disons line ?
Q4es.-Who was The author oil the Demoerffie
National Platform, which aacs mol declare the Conn
p-oInise to lie final settlement. in prnsiSle and
subslauce.7 Of the slarerF question. but leaves il
f fff5hihsi is s. ihs 81 ar6 s. -, =
58&-BlF f. Halei, The chairman Of the Nalipfs--
Al Democratic Committee, an out-and ont ahsSlJ-
ZIONIST who was also the author Of The following
resolution u
I'esarei Ilsatire ere @pp0ss3 10 slarsss iatrsru
fern and coles. IND ~ FAxoR FRgereN AND rREE'
sou WHEREVER MAN LIVES THROUGH
OUT COPS HERITAGE
E-sr The Louisiana Courier (loeo1 elects Gen.
Pierce on papsE Il gives Pierse I59, Scott, 4s and
fns down S. votes as doubtful OF tue four States
which i 50 generously assigns 10 Gen Scott, Ohio
is one, New YORK and pshasylgaria are classed
as doubtful. THIS is pretty good for bcginnfas
ifthe Democracy at lAis period Of Tie "a avass slr
render 0aipan admit New York and Pennsylva-
MIA 70 be doubtful they will have the hlrdihood
TO claim single Stale two IN paths hence.
Bot how. Inc reader will ask, does HE Louisiah4
paper eonlFiye "a elect Pierce wihoa, the aid or
either Of the three largest States Of tie onion y
Tbsprocess is.an fxceedidgly simple one. Ii puts
down as certain for the loeof0ca candidate lhs
Sales-ef Gounsciicut, Delaware, Maryland. Geor,
ga, Floriia E1uisians ami Tennessee. ali oil
which voted for General Taylor in the iast Pfesi-
deniiai election The three first mentioned States
were nevef known 10 vote against the Wings 10
/ Presidential election. This shrcwd arithneleian
alsorlasses Kentucky anhpg tle doubtful Stats.
Il Richmond Ifacs. -
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-07-15
THE FUGITIvE LAW INUNDATED AT
SYRACUSE.

The abolition agialors at Syracuse. New York.
with view 10 test the enusiitutonaIity Of he "a.
gitive slave law in State Court. procured an IN
dietment fos kidnappiag against Henry. w. Allen,
one oflhe deputy uarshals who some time ago hook
part ia the arrest at Syracuse Of the slave Jerry
The trial came on before the Circuit Cour al
Syracuse OF Monday last. On Tuesday, Gerrn
Saith, one Or the counsel or the prosecution, COM
menced his Argument. aud occupied over seven
hours 10 itsaeligeFy. Thezwhole force Of il was
directed against the consti,nfonality &c TIE fSgn6yv
slave law. s D. Dillaye and George F. comstock,
Esqs., fal!owed in n-argumeni for The defence
The result was thai on Wednesday The Jury rem
dared veFaic, for the defendant without leaving
their seats
SyraeuseIis ii i headquarters Of Ab1lilion'sm in
New York aud IL was there that riot was got up
to rescue eJerryr from the power Of HE law hui
this verdict (says The BldiIo Commercial AIverli-
s.r) will satisfy the Abohlonisls and their apollo
gisis that mobs cannot nterfuse TO prevent the-ad-
minisra,ion of The laws with immunity. 1t shows
that the conrts donot recognise The higher or mtb
law; bnt stanl By those which have been egulatly
4 S
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-07-15
RELIGIOUS TEST IN NEW HAMP-
SHIRE.

Hampshire IS moi z retained by a vote of nearly
two one butthe late movements for lis repeal BY
the Democrats was lost by few votes, ii requiring
tsco thirds To alter the Constitution. The opposi-
ton comes. mainly from the Wigs. who are al
ways iliberalin these matters everywhere.
Neg Harea Register.
The arguments on the subject are simply these
The Democrats have always had large majority
in the State Of New, Hampshire. clause ftheir
constituios excludes Catholics from Office These
two facts are unbeatable. They form, then, the
premises, from which we dcduce the conclusion
that the Democratic party are responsible for keep
ing this religious fest as one Of their fundamental
laws Oar Catholic population will readily per-
eeiye that had every Wing in the State voted
against striking out this clause that the Democrats
could have out voted them, and that therefore The
blame rests upon that party.
But what are the facts that prove hath Wings
even opposed the amendment! The Register is
very careful not 10 back up its assertion by any
proofs, There Is no reference TO the vote-no re-
7assAng bu the bare assertion Of that paper
il proof Now, let US look at the e6fsiat returns
themselves
Tolcs e sereral counties IN Nsc Hampshire for and
agaiHa a5oliskiag The Esiigioas Itsi from he
4. eli
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-07-15
MARTIN VAN buren,.

That II sweet lttle fellow, e Martin Van Buren, (says
the Richmond Whig,) has spoken from the phosophic
shades Of Lindenwad, (lThcres for some years, like
John Tyler at Sherwood Forest he has been permitted
10 bcguilc his idle hours with Lord Bongbroke's Res
fectionsson Exile, and Zimmerman Solitude,) in APP
probation Of the Democratic nominees Pierce and King
This appreciation is expressed in letter the Tamma
ny Society Of New York City, declining to attend the
recent festival Of that patriotic Association the 9th
instant. To show the importance attached by the
" Chiefs, w arriors and Saehes" Of Tainaany to Mat
TVS happy return to the old yYigwam, need only
say hatout Of cghytwo epscs received in answer 10
.teaie vss lh1gnr worthy OF coming
before him. Greater was the JOY, We suppose, among
the Saclems, Warriors, and Chiefs this returning
sinner than the cghty-onc other respondents who
weat not astray; aad yet Matty came not rcpentng,
with word Of contrton for his former wander
hgs. On the contrary he declares his opinions to
main unchanged. He says that the questions of sla-
Very is longer matter Of moment, (quefy for Gov.
Johnson is it so or not in Virginia p he deems it his
duty his lot with the ancient allies Of his love,
and that he shall accordingly if alive in November next,
vote for the Democratic nominees.
From the bottom Of our hearts do we congratulate our
Democratic friends here as well as in New York. on
the suspicious re-cnlistment Of " the Northern man
with Southern principles under their banner 0ac by
one, hare the prominent anti-slavcry Locos
into line and throw p their hats for the regularly
nominated candidate. Hallett, RantSuI, Dix, w j.
Brown and others equally dear the hearts Of the Abo-
ltoast, hadoined the Pierce Party. Still there was
wanting the prestige Of one ustrious NAME and while
he Of Kinderhook stood aoo the determination could
not be completely established. Now. happily, the fates
are proPitous, and Pierce mes the entire sregth 81
Democratic Free Soilism in his support .4
Rejoice oh yc Virginia Democracy Joe johnson
has another congenial ally. Rejoice for your former
pet President once comes your aid and declares
his preference for your candidate.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-07-15
DISTRICT COUNT.

The District Court for the sixth District was organ
izsd in this town on Thursday last the 9Th All the
Circuit Judges of the Third Section were present Judge
samucls being absent. Col. III. II. Lee was elected
Clerk, with VIM. l.. Bent Deputy. J. 3. Steiner
was made Crier
The District comprises the twelfth and thirteenth
Circuits, or the couAsics Of Pendlcton, Highland, Rock
ingham, Page, Shenandoah, Warren, Hardy, Clarke,
Frederick, Hampshire, Morgan Berkeley, and Jeifer-
son. Judges Field, Kinney, Thompson. and Parker,
with Judge sannels Of the Court Of Appeals,
the Cnnrt.-. ID inchesfsr Eirgirfnn
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-07-15
UNIVERSITY or VIRGINIA..
pis,in-uishc,, students.

11ssfNSuIsNcd 7StuuFhtS.9
We are gratSled to stateathat tie young gen.
llemen WHO represented this county in the late
session Of that prosperous institution, have &C
Quilted themselves with great credit.
D4sIEL ,. LucAs distinguished himself ID Inc
Latin and Greek languages, and graduated in The
French and Spanish language and literature
Wfaisaa LucAss distinguished in Natural
Philosophy, Moral Philosophy and Political
Ecoaomy.
liEsRx p. DAvEsPoET, distinguished Is Che.
misty and Moral phiosoChy.
JAnss 81. FuREMAs, distinguished in Materia
MeEica
J.W. RICE graduated 10 Mathematics, Che
misty agid Moral Philosophy
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-07-15

earnings Of said married women, Or BY those Of
their children voluntarily bestowed for this puf.
pose. 81 bv rilis made 70 them. Aud any real
estate acquired ~ The proceeds Of such shares
shall Be held By surh married wo,nen exempt
from the debts and contracts Of theiE be- bands.
Every association Is to continue unless sooner
dissolved By majority, until The land aeenmu-
lated shall amount 70 4 sum sUiicient 70 enable
i, 10 divide on each share an amount eaaaltD the
par value Of the shares. No dividends are 10 he
made until The termination Of the association
The ACT imposes penalties on is officers Tor mis-
application ufils funds. sc. Of cor frauds. Ge-
neral meetings are 10 be held on the lst' Thurs
day Of January annually ior electiag elllce,s, II
which time q statemsnt j. q be pqbilshed Of he
iinaneia al condition of the company The right
Is reserved 10 the legislature 10 modify The eel
dissolve aay association Incorporated under is
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-07-15
u GOOD siGN.

Among the members Of the House Of Representative
who have heretofore been called Wing il is said that
the following will not support General Sc5t Charles
Allen, Of Massachusetts, Lewis D. Campbell, Of Ohio,
Joshua R. Giddhgs, Of do, John w. Howe, Penn, W
f. Hunter, Ohie, Horace Mann, Mass, Amos Tuck,
New Hampshire These gentlemen are all Free soil.
cf and their refusal to support Gen. Scott shows his
perfect soundncss the slavery question The Plat.
party Of Frce.soers and Abollionists Their day
has passed. and the time has come when they find
themselves as impotcnt 10 do mischief as they are any
ious 10 work it, Riel,nona IPen,,,fJ;ro,,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-07-15
THE WIG PLATFoRll,


Tie Petersburg lnlellIgencsr. whose eiisss va.
a member u The baltimore Wing Convention.
Iudes as fplows 10 he senseiess Glamour Of co
ioeofoeo papers about the !. Two Wing platforms =
The Democraey, ia despair Of being able 4,
pick flaw in the Platform Tealls adopted by the
Wing convention, are endeavoring 70 persuade
those who Will lisien TO them thai the Ptatiotm rs
Officially signed by the Officers OF she Co9yenion,
was moi adopled bp that body. This effort 10 hum
bug the public will most egTegionsly fail. There
were too many near enough 10 hear Mr. Ashmun
read the report Of The Committee, and who stand
ready nail mis- Misrepresentation 70 hs counter
The report which Mr. Ashmuu read--and the wri-
ter Of this satin ten feet OF hn-was precisely the
4report which was adopted and which was signed.
The report hT The officers Of the Contention. The
Democracy musl be hard up Cor capital when they
attempt 10 pass OF the hurreily got mp repasisFot
newspapers as the report whchlwas adopted by
The Convention, and that too in, the teeth Of the
proceedings as signed by the President. Vice Pres
idenls and Seerelaries-all men OF such character
aud standing as would perenptorily forbid the sns-
picion that they would commit forgery-for after
all that is the amount of the charge.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-07-15
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1 HOY. WV. Il. KING.

We learn that this gentleman, the Vice Presidential
candidate Of the democracy, arrived Bath Thurs
day evening and took lodgings at Col Strothcrs. where
he expects 20 remain on 10 days.
S. Since the above was in type. We lean that Mr.
King ieit Bath on Sunday last, suddenly. He was met
at Martinsbdrg BY his new convert Mr. c. J. Faulkner
Whether the spos Of Office was the topiccf conversa
ton or not We are not advised.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-07-15
COMMISSIONS OF JUSTICES.

The Commissions Of The Justices of the Peace
sor jefferson Couaty MAS received 81 The Clerk
81 orr County Court % Monday. The New
Magistrates are slsrelore expected 10 qualify At
our Court on Monday next, and xilImosl likely
proceed !, once loths election ola Presiding Jus
fce-Snifif
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-07-15
I STOCK s s;0llLn-.

sevcntyfour shares Of valley Bank Stock were sold
AZ public sale Monday week, prices ranging from
$li6 70 $4,000 per share, making an average or
Slls,6l The July dividend was not ncaded. Tween
tyeight shares Of the Winchester and Potomac Rail
road Stock sold, on the same prices ranging
from Sl4, Is to s "a, 80 rfnchester Republican.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-07-15
BArIMoRE, july Z, IS.

To DE Editor Of die charesto,ca Free Press:
DlaR Str. inyour notice Of the late commence
menl of the Baltimore Female College, perceive
ron have made mistake in relation TO the dfstri-
button II hon0rs which were as follows; The First
and Highest Hanoh Of the College were conferred
on Miss ELlzA Arsusra BRooks 81 Baltimore, for
superiority 10 The Ancient Languages = Commit.
tee, Prof. T. Z. Bond, Washinston UaiycrsiiY,
Prof. w. J. Waterman, DIR. Fl w. Heath, Pres,t
i Newton University, and Rev. John Bowen. The
Second HonoIs were conferred &C dsto on Miss
SAiLIe CARTER MYgRs ofJeffer,oD couaiy, Va, and
Miss Mary ANN BorLpiN of Baltimore for snpe-
Tiority IN the Mathematics and Natural Sciences
Committee. Proi. Loveloy Newton University, and
Prois. Mcintyre aud Hollingshead, Baltimore Gen.
tral High School. The Thrt Honors were con-
lerred on Miss Louisa ELLE. SLIcER Of II ederiek,
Md; Committee, Rev. c. W. Bolton, Christ
Church, and Reg. II. B Sargent The henors con-
sisted Of massive medals struck from the die Of the
College.
Please do me the favor to give the above an in
seflion ID your paper. and oblige
Yours very respectfully
N. G. BROOKS, Pressl
OF the Baltimore Female College
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1852-07-15
sIIssissIppI.

The jackson Flag Of the Uaca the yieksbarg W hsr,
she Nasehez Courier the Bfaadon Republican. and a
aambea Of other journals which latcly supported Tie
et7nea party in Mississippi display the names Of
ScorT and GRAHAM at the head Of their editorial col