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The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1853-10-22

i''y was swept oll III one OF llffeen persons,
fourteen died and SO on in the same proportion
lii smaller families.
SANDWICH ISI.ANDs-At the last accounts
from these islands. great excitement existed in
consequence OF the awful rayagcs of the small
pox. Inc natives are being swept away like
leaves Ill autumn In some districts over ono
third of the population had died. The wheat
crop Of the islands had been harvested. and the
yield is abundant Many mills and machine
works are being constructed. and great efforts
are making among all classes to increase both
the mechanical and agricultural productions Of
the islands.
MrRDEROrs ASSAULT AND ROBBERY.-We learn
that boot and shoe pedlar, named pinsmore.
while travelling from Lacrosse to this place
last week, and when crossing the "Dividinr
Ridge, was shot at by two ruffians dispuised
IN Indian costume. One of the balls passed
through his hat, grazing the top of his head
another shot went through the wagon seat.
when he, as we are informed, jumped off the
wagon, but his feet getting cntangled in the
iihes' and before he could cXtricate himself
tney came up, knocked him down, and robbed
INN OF his pockctbook containing SOB When
the robbers being alarmed by the appearance
OF some travellers coming up, one of them ey
CANNED (Which language no Indian would ho
likely to use.) Look look - and left instant
er Tor The timber. They were followed some
distance but could not be overtaken. We m
uerstahd measures are being taken to ferret
'nem out.-Boradoo, Wisconsin, Standard.
+, IMPORTANT DECIsIoN.-Judge Wilson. of the
common fleas Court. decided this mornino in
elgnt causes involving the same question, which
arose on motion to discuss the causes that q
lore'gn corporation doing business in this State
and having agents here, could not be sued bv
service upon their agents residing here. so as
W iehder Judgment against such corporation
" nlcn would bind them as the lawyers say in
De,Sonom. The cases were against the Mch- |
s gan Oehtrai Railroad COmpan, and the cause of
action grew out of the recent collision. Cool.
,lch was counsel for plaintiffs, and Blackwell
Bcckwith for the dcfendants.-Cbicog
Journal. o"
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central Liae 70 the Ohlo River.

By references the proceedings OF the stockholders OF
the Central Road recently published in columns i.
will be seen ia the company has determined to do all in
their power TO push the work vigorously its
ton with the Site work. and though the required is
large one We are glad that the stockholders
spondcd promptly the Recommendation of the Pesi-
dents report TO push the work to speedy omple;iou
is doubtless the policy for making the work profit
abl..
This work has never heretofore had strength enough
make rlpii strides but has acquired impetus
which will carry i; through in short time. II the Legis
a.ure viii respond the application that to be made
to them ior pAn; and i, shouli give the public greater
confidence tn present value OF the stock since it
seen that the Board of Directors advocating policy
tina, will make the investment productive as pos
,ble Will the Legislature pursue the same course in
relation the part Of tn line, under their charge.
True economy requires that the necessary expenditure
get railroad into operation, should be made soon q,
practicable, where large sum has been expended il
the grading o. it a. in this case.
We ere also g-aiei that the design of the com
pauy /. to the whole road substantial one. fur
nish il it'll ample stock OF motive power and also tr
prepare large Depot accommodations u th. city suited
receive the trade which will be brought from the great
West The CovGS;on aud Ohio Road will be built by the
State in the substantial manner teing expectaI
be the channel Of immense trade ami trIve the III
tri Road being part OF the great lnc and III 4,
part nearest its commercial terminus when in
other road tie heaviest amount OF business is oou-
should be constructed tn answer the purpose OF proper
outlet for the business frUm the Site road.
Another important matter j. to entral road com
p"ted to he ready to connect vita the State work
any plrion ofthais ready use All these obc
will he accomplished 10y DOT iining the loan of 81
500 QUO from tie Legislature which they should not he
graft regard therefore the action Of the stock
holiers Of the Ceral Road calculated to increase
confidence in the Of the work and the value of the
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Tie Administration Icbuked.

The result of the late election in the State of New
York is not only the defeat of the Democratic party
but severe rebuke to the Administration in the is
sue Of the contest between the IIards and Sofs Re
turns now indicate that the lIards have poled much
larger vote than the Softs. The New York Herald
Of the 18th inst contains table showing the popular
vote on the State ticket in the counties and TOWNS
heard from, by vhch ii appears that the Hards had
thus far poled l4Ois the Softs sSj9, and the Wings
2S,525-more than the confined rote Of the HIrds amt
Sefs In the contest between those two wings Of the
party large majority Of the counties Senate and
Assembly districts. are informed, have gone for
the Hard AMI that Of the contest ed districts at the
last Syracuse Convention, atleast wo.thrls and per.
bsps three-fourlhs, have given Hard pluralties
With all the advantages on the side Of the
Sohs-the command Of the entire State patron
age-the aid and comfort Of the Administration
and the Federal Offices to reward them il seems that
they have met with defeat at tn hands Of the Hards
Whether that b, the not the large vote poled
by the Hards il n commentary upon the "polcy" Of
the Administration The contest may be considered on,
between the Harls and the Administration as well a
between the HardB AMI S)h& In TACT 1t resolved It
self properly into the former The Administrator
saw proper to cspouso the cause Of the SJrts !
mlde Il its own. Secretary Marcy hal s,akod hi
fate upon il, and led on the columns or tho Soft,
The Administration organ took the Sprs under il
wing and dcnominatel them "Ms administrator
party" In short, the Harris were read out of II,
Democratic party. Now, how does the Admnistr-
fion stand with It's former friends in the State Of Ne
York. Within twelve months the question comes vi
" shall Gen. Piercc's Administration be endorsed"
that the gist Of the contest and its practical
sut II Is decided in the negative, not only by II
vote Of the State at large, bat by majority IF Il
eotsr' e ne Democratic party, according to the il
dcsuons from the returns so far; and, in eth,
event. will show large and respectable vote Of tn
psrtJ against the policy Of the Administration. n
defeat q the Sos is the defeat Of the Admnst ATTIC
and Il stands rcbukcd, IL not rcpudiated, in a Sta
whore but twelve months ago IL received an Owe
vhelming vote.
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On the Goth Of October his residence in the county
Buckingham MATTHIAS l.. AYRES in the iortieth year
OF his age, after ILL., OF several months which be
bore with Christian patience and resignation, leaving y
wife and ak little boys deprived Of h cheering presence
and parental instruction lie member of tue Meth.
oiist Episcopal Church from his boyhood, class leader
aud steward for several ysarsaso Justice of the Peace
in the county lie was a useful citizen aud good man
and "iaitbfu till death" E.GU
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CARTER T. JOHNSON.
(COrlD

(CorI)
RIcnNoNp Nov. I'll, 1858.
DR.. MERRITT and other Committee,
Gentemen-Uu the 9eth ult addressed you note
requesting TO be informed upon what authority the follow
ing statement which appeared in the Examiner of the
18th of Oct made. ale" (Mr Hogc) sought out
member of the Faculty in order to confer with him also
and to be acquainted with his sentiments and views lie
made formal appointment with DR. Carter johnson for
the purpose of full thus subject, which ap
poniment he himself fulfilled but which DIR johnson
failed to fulfil"
A. more than week has elapsed since addressed
first note you without having receed any answer,
write again Ia enquire whether that note received
and TO request an answer to my enquiry.
Very respectfully,
Your obcdcnt servant
CARTER JOHNSON.
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70 the Editors Of tAs VAC :

Gen,lemep You gill oblse by publishing the fo
lowing eoriespoLdeuse.
As the which Il the ect Of this correspondence
has only been Published in the columns o
the Examiner, but also circulated in pamphlet make
this request in order give publicity to the correction
equal to that which has been given to the error
veryrcspccuuily your oNedt sen't
CARTER 7 JOHNSON.
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LECTURE At THE AruESECN.-By reference TO adver-
tisenlent it will be that the Rev Edward Fontane
delivers Lecture hi. evening at the Athcneum, the
Geognosy of the Colorado Valley and tie practicable
route for the Pacific Railroad.
This is subject of much Importance considering the
various conflicting opinions existing in relation
the latter subject particularly.
Tie Lecture will commence at halfpast O'Clock this
evening.
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4 WANING.

Delay not, harbo your ph
osophy that disi will get well Of ITSELF that
It with medicine, for few dollars Beware how you
per with your general welfare.
We Wild youths, why ye persist In dosing
the fy Hdus1g orppound. preferred thereby impair
Ing appetite and digestion, and destroying you mentally
well physically when you plea
SAINT mcdicinesy
We rskes Of every and condition. Why will ye
pine and drag out miserable unified for the ,oy
rlsHt and ordinary Du,suifs
noyed, and wish 10 be restored health vgor by
at once pleasant snd eGeuA should MORRIS.
In chronic diseases has greiier
phyean OF his day Many who years afflicted
With disease or consequences resulting from have been
restored to health and vigo under his really
Should perona interview be Objectionable state your disease
In vrung-enclose Ave dyl,rs-address Dr. w. w. HORRt.
through the Post once Nashville Tenn and package
cincs, securely viii privately
full directions Herewith, and yucsfi,gps dsted
Persons living at distance, and afflicted With srofuls, u
letter, Cancers Piles, Pstuls IN Ano, Gravel
elects disease whaeyer aggravated or malignant
character, be cured at home BY consulting NORRIS by
letter post paid, eneorg F> Medicines pleasant and
safe be per mail 10 any psr statesJ
Particular attention given to iheiresept offomae Complaints
Ladies msy afflicted Irregularities Flour Anus or
Whites Froiaps1s Utra Failing the womb. vel
lay aside false deioacy promptly Doctor
Ci,es SdrrdHtdf
o8ss Room. No IT, "p .,sSs '''''' oeaq"diS
tW Richmond Ahsnarum-The Committee on mi. fnstta-
ton Lectures Hall
Athsnnir, TcsspiY the 2o day
prcscb, month already engaged course
Mr. q. 2. Baidrin Nc q. p. n. James,
7. " Moore, Mr.. Zoo. Prcd. Holmes,
Rev. Geo. ~ Cuumlns Prof Oto. " Dabuey,
/ Hr. Vim. ~. BlsckforJ, Prof ". scheis de We're.
Due noco will be given the each icoare VIII be
delivered. aud n the Subjects Of the several Lectures
Needing ~ the Hosrd 81 Directors ~ The Iesiston
N Plank Road Company held the sh dsy ~ Noyem6er
1853 IL ordered that ca he made upon ts socshodsr.
Tor payment u I've cent on the respective and that
the 18th o. December % the Tres
sureT Of the Company or either banks o. Richmond
Peerurs by adeposc the credit N the Company and GER
uaeabs the CLERK Of the Company, al
Lunsnburg Court House. , u $780,. . -.
noi5 iawti5th Dec. WV w WEBB o. and Y
~ OUsE hoy FOR s,LE-we for sale privately, u
Rehuond, Ieiy boy, 10 Of sge and raised
Rsfnartsbis for his good character
honesty, Ac.
Apply 70 tneibl PuLLIAN oAvns, Austs,
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ICOPY.l.

RrcnNoSp Oct Goth ls53.
DR. A 7. b. MkRRirr and others committee,
Gentlemen In article published 10y youin the ES-
aminer of Yesterday, find the following statement
"He" INC. Hoge) sought out member OF the Faculty
in order with him also and to be acquainted with
with Dr. Carter Johnson for the purpose OF full
conference orhs subject which appointment he himself
fulfilled but which Dr. johnson failed to fulfil"
would be glad know upon what authority this state
meut Is made.
Very respectfully your obcdt scrvt
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ALEXANDRIA MARKET. Nov. IL.

Flour is firm, with sales from to moderate
tent AZ 50 81 2, holders generally ask a.: hat hear
OF no slles at that price. The wheat markets. unsettled.
There were sales this morning at IA las cts for prime
rcd TO fill up cIrgo-and then buyers withdrew from the
market, and all that remained unsod put into store
holders being disposed the views of buyers
comparatively low figures. Corn is firm. Sales to-day
of white and mixed at IS 7O t. yellow may he quoted
at 20 ~ eta. There is a steady demand. la other
things there is change in prices and but little doing
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RicuuoNp. Nov. 9TH, 1853.
DR.. CARrER L. JcuSscN.
On. CARTER i. JOHNSON.


DR.. CARrER L. JcuSscN.
Dear Sr:-lour letter of the 2gih ult quoting par
agaph irOm the last publication OF the COMMITTEE OF
Physicians, has been received reference that par
graph convnces that Ii is sncieHy Crpcii aud
may be miscoH'trsed We therefore checrfuy render
you more full aud detailed statement explanatory OF
meaning.
We desire 10 be understood alleging that Mr. Hoge
for the purpose of having full conference the subject
indebted sought yDu out and solicited future interview
az his house You very promptly agreed the proposed
interview. and promised To call his house which agree
ment or appointment you failed 10 t"LfL No time
liked for the proposed interview did he the sub
Ject about which lie wanted TO confer with you.
II there any substantial difference this
meni and the one IN the paragraph quoted 10y you,
readily avail ourselves OF the opportunity of making
the correction in this way, We have taiuy wish
to misr"present In the paragrs ph quoted by YOU
designed TO state, that the Rev Mr.. lloge met with
YOU during the last winter, tina, he expressed wish
have conversation with you of interest
that an interview agreed and appointed take
place at lis house between you aud him for this purpos
and that you failed him, he designing talk with
YOU aboutte Medical College, and the mode of appoint
ing its professors
We are, very respectfully,
Your obrdient servants,
+ II MERRITT nd oil. L..
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WArcu % oLDES TINS. We we're shown n strange
relic Of the Odcn time 10 the shape Of watch I'll. In the
possession Of W. NcNain II our city IL made 10
London IN he year 1891 10y Daniel Quare aud
Der lsb IL Is covered with strange devices and figures
doubtless deemed especially appropriate IT, that distant
The works are quite similar the old fashioned English
leyets, With the exception of the addition the form Of
bell which covers the entire works without touching them
aDd which strikes the hours similar repeating watch
nov IL keeps good time and looks though might live
down another cehtury.-Louisyiis Democrat, 2itb.
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TnrEsssos The Annapolis Republican says "Jadg.
lag Ron the feeling expressed In the different counties Of
dis State In favor Of prOhibtory liquor hw sat
ihed that sw Gill be passed by :he next Legislature
ssb~ag 90 vote Of the people for their ratification
o. risesoo. ls'ee sumbor ofmembers are pledged 10
zee foS the passage II sUeb hs."
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CIRcrIr CouEr-JUDE MEREDITH rREsIpISG-This
continues still engaged with civil business and will
until the close OF its term
The of this character whsh have been heard in
volved very little public interests There no compl
Gated cases, the decisions upon which could DO doomed
important
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RIcuNoSp, Nov. S, 1853.
Dear Sir II regret that answer your inquiry
has been delayed all did the letter for three
days after its date. believe, and my engagements of d
i,rcnt kinds aud the necessity seeing all the members
OF the committee, must be my apology for any seeming
delinquency
am. with respect,
Your obed lent servant,
A. r. b. MERRITT.
De CARTER T. JouSsaS
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70 1--WE copy from the Examiner Of Friday the 10 az
unanimous letter from General chArsoa in relation to the
appointment OF Secretary to the Agricultural Society

~ We copy from the Examiner Of Friday the 10 az.
unanimous letter from General chlrdsoa in relation to the
appointment OF Secretary to the Agricultural Society
RIcHNoSD, Nov. S. 1853
NE EDiToR In offering my grateful acknow led gment,
Tor the personal kndIess TO me Indicated by article i'm
the Examiner this morning, permit to correct an error
You mistaken in the fact that have been Sccreta
~ Of the State Agricultural Society was aud am nov
member of the Executive Committee and until the oh
jec's OF the agency were attained General gent to
canvass the state obtain members and otherwise pro
mote the objects OF the Society.
Mr Kuiin was Corresp ouding and Mr. B Williams
Recording Secretary, Until the late meeting when IN or.
der TO more elective ofginiz Jn the Society author
lied the Executive Committee to appoint ono Secretary
to take charge Of It's general headquarters and to perform
all the important aud abOOus duties which are neces.,
Tiy connected With IL.
Mr. q Ruliu, late corresponding Secretary received
the apponimeni mem aud better all must admit
could not have bcer made.
do not deny that IL would have been arrent,blo IN mo
but did not ask geek it, far a. know did Mr
Ruin. Indeed his words aud whole bearing before the
committee, when lie he nominated forbid IN. s.nrio,
that he bad done Neither would have permitted n Y
name to be USED 10 opposition to him. OF to Mr Williams
had that gentleman been put in nomination
Mr Kuhn, let 1t be understood, is Editor Of the South
efn flitor, and las raised II 10 standard n least OF
equality with the bes. agricultural journals in this coun
try That paper is the vehicle Of publication for all the
papers OF tue which seem all TO
have some bearing upon the appointment and may be
supposed to have had weight With the committee
TIE pcrs1ai relations betScen NJ Run and myself are
aud nave always been, aud will ever be- of tho
most friendly character aud am happy here 10
edge myself indebted to him Tor the most generous dis
iiie esied aud fearless defence Of me upon late try
lug occasion, (poiiIcalJ that man ever made OF
I auOthcr.
Ibe Society has at Last succeeded beyond the most
sahsuhc lpocftiOus Of it, be7t friends The great nat
We U 'hc cause Of agricultural improvement in old Virgin
"a nd' Oceh onsnt and It. course 10 il
al great career oi usefulness will hereafter be- ION var
ana upward Let not impede that course Of ussfl
he or disturb the harmony Of the Society fir one mo-
"sn because or may not have received some Of m,
very ittie patronage IL has 10 bc.tow
very respectfully All Truly, your friend and servant.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1853-11-15

Mrs Gaines contrsdcts the statement Of the Delaware
G'zc in relation the discovery Of evidence by which
she had induced those who held the large estate IN New
Oleans, 70 which she laid claim TO compromise with her
on liberal terms She says their 10 no, word Of truth
10 IL.
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spgRgMprony s,Lg-PupLrc Aucrfoy-rhe

HABE.-PUDLiC AUCTfON.-The
n hne sidcWbcel Steamship OSPREY, will be ttlsN
Exchange, FRIDAY December -, ts:S -Sse-
y. ", ~ ODrNHfIMEH COOK, Auctiuuerrs.
The OSPREY " sdewhse steamship built In 1871, nghsn.
ed and rebuilt in 1850 about -5 length ~
and 30 f. depth n hold. By buders about 1000
and registers 81 Has Engine ofb9 cylinder,
Hose Life Boats, Life Preserser- &c, according to- require
ntss he HSto tUU ~ tOHOrs and IL IN
der Tor continuing Ter present line other route for which
she may be required.
During past tecn months nearly Forty Thousand nol
furnishing her with BOILERS
hauling Maelery, buldns Dining saoon Furniture, &c
Eighty Berths,
sud deck, Ofccrs' Din
Saloon feet length furnished with Johnons Patent
Sofa Dining and capable seating hundred
Any passengers and IL abundaniy supplied with Bed.
ding, Table Furniture, Linen, Piate, &C.
Of the economical Sea Steamships ahoat her
umpon Of coal being only about tUsve tons In twenty
hours.
The osPREr Il nov running between Phadphs and Charles.
and from which ports e been regularly plying Feb
ruary during which trip, and
running between
ADD thirteen thousand d.ars Her being the ship
ping business having her mostly for the bennt ~ the
year, interested In the Charleston
trade would secured permanently the noe which
having Accomplished they have determined 90 sell her
cmptoriiy by Pubilc Auction. -
hhe will he In port and he seen from the h 10 the 18Th
instant leave sgsn Chareston latter day,
the 29h inst and then be In
the Wharf, foot Of Pine street
Terms OR sALEOns third cash balance At three and siS
with security sstsotory 70 the sellers PVe
thousand Dollars to be paid DON 4, ne ,ns q PSeh...
nof5-eot9Oth inst Ss D. Front street, Philadelphia.
Nov. II, 1853.
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JnE M" AoToE-TnE Emcssov ESeSr-The fol-
lowing arucc from the New York Journal Of Commerce
OF yesterday would seem to give hope that h Ericsson
engine was failure ofter alE
u Will he rccOlcctcd that tho calorc sbp gtcs.or m
turned from her trip TO Washington about sven ,,i
sgo' mi That Immediately thereafter esscn, pod,Gc,
on' and improvements 10 tie plan Of the engine e,
de,crm'nei upon Thee have silce been in prog,.s =.
Mili'msbnrg, near where tho ship was built s,6 49,
sno ni' SINCE lain The public u DO grauasd 10 learn
'nat these alterations are nov nearly completed and b,
90 Tar from the enterprise having been alsnd,noJ a. ~
been tue general belief the fullest confidence i.
ca on the part Of those Immediately interested Of h, con-
Pe's success on the second trip Of the ship M, pi,
on ls deV"tng HE whole time aud undivided energ y,
the realization Of th. end "'' b''' 70
~ expected that within two weeks one Of the On.
soon after. The several parts are ali 80, J nlsneu
board We understand that the power OF these cn,rn,
will lar exceed what attained under the lov ,, -,
system employed the fret up-as thev a,. n.y., y, '
sorked under condensed pressure '
Ia u % BE- hJpod that these authorizations m, ~ -
uufoundeJ. u would be dhouit TO predc, v,b., ~ 49,
might ensue IN the Of a few year. IN &c. ~
CATION should Mr. Ericsson succeed in the annI., =,
h' principle f0r practical purposes.
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HusrISGs CouEr.-The November term of this Court
commenced on yesterday In pursuance of rule made
by the at its last September tern, the criminal bu-
sncss will be taken up before the third day Of each
monthly term Tomorrow will therefore be the FIRST day
for criminal business.
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MARRIED
DIED,

Duena Vista in the county Of Roanoke the lat sovem.
beT by the Rev. Mr.. Wilmer, Mr. TOS r. MUEPORD,
hatan 10 HENklETrA rde daughteT u Gege p Tayor