The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1853-09-10

FROM THE MIssOURI--GOv. STEvENs.-By the
arrival of the steamer St. Ange, We have some
interesting accounts. The st. Ange was char
tered to take up the supplies to the trading
posts of Messrs. Harvey Il Primeau. on the up
per Missouri She left here on the 9TH of July
last, and has made the trip in very fair time.
In her upward trip she had frcights for the sup
ply of the GrOsventers, Rees, AssinabOines nd
Blackfeet Indians. The river is reported in
good stage, and the highest encomums are be-
slowed upon the conduct and management of
Capt. Hannum. The boat left Fort Union, on
her return, on the Sth. Gov. Stevens, who is
in charge of the survey of the Northern route
to the Pacific for railroad, had arrived at the
mouth of the Yellow Stone few days previous
and had departed on his further journey TO the
Pacific, or territory of Washington. The party
were progressing rapidly, and getting along
very satisfactorily. We give below report Of
the trip, furnished us by the Clerk of the boat !:
On the 9TH of July. 1853 the steamer st. Ange
left st. Louis for the mouth of the Yellow Stone
River, with about two hundred tons freight on
board, belonging to the ST. Louis Fur COmpa-
ny, with the partners of the Company, Harvey
l'rmcau. and fifty mountain men on board
On August 9TH, reached Fort Union, the mouth
yellow stone river. thirty one days and nine
hours from st. Louis. On the Sth of August
discharged freight, and at 3 Z. NJ, same day,
was headed down the river, having taken on
board as passengers Capt. +. S. Everett, bear
| or or dispatches from Gov Stevens to the de-
department at Washington, and some eight en-
ployees of the North Pacific Railroad Eyplora-
tion party. whose term of service had expired
al The Yellow Stone, or who, from bad health
ana not deem it prudent to cross the mountains
at so late date. Gov. Stevens was to have
lclt Inc same day for Fort Benton. He had di-
vlded his command into two partics-onc under
'he direction OF Lieut.. Donclson, to take the
most horthcrly route, passing near the 49ti par
allcl of latitude. The other under command of
Lent. Grover to take the usual river rontc-
Both parties to meet at Fort Cn;on.-St. Louis
RP.
CuINA.-Informat;o is said to have been re-
ceived at Washington from China. to the effect.
that several distinct revolutions, independent
OF each other, are progressing in that country.
and that the result will probably be. the diyis-
| ion of that Empire into numerous States
The European news gives some hope that
kOsZTA will be released. The vigorous protest
put in by the American Consul claiming that
kOsZta ''owcs no allegiance to Austria since
his oath to the United States. and that his ar
rest was violation of international Law will
bring the matter to a point at Vienna. In the
meantime the Austrian Consul at Smyrna has
been recalled by his Government, showing their
disapprOval Of his course. The full particulars
in regard to the other Refugee who has claim
ed and received American protection there. will
not reach until the next steamer arrives
From present appearances. his arrest was as
unwarranted and unjustifable as that of kOsz-
ia.
y writer from the Sonth saws: at NAV he
new to most Of your readers. that there is dan
ger OF New Orleans yet becoming an inland
towr. The Bayou Plaluenine "a branch of the
MississirpD which sets ont in nearly a straight
n nfN &c 4
ing itself And unless something is done to
check its progress it will in few years become
the main channel. The Plaaucninc sets off
about 10 miles north of New Orleans, and ow-
ing to the strag ht of its channel it is no
further from the Gulf of Mexico. Hence Il gain
OF % miles for those who 90 TO the Upper His
siSsippl by the llaqucmne
SANDER. at one time was an offence punish
able by statutary enactment in Massachusetts
siandertr backhit"r, or mschicfmakcr.
was regarded as pest to society. ard the laws
prov ioeu iof The exemplary punishment of all
such Offenders. as will be seen, in part. by the
following extracts from the ancient records of
Massachusetts,:
hoinis ictt for suspicion Of SANDER. idle
ness and stubbOrnncss, is sentenced to he Sc
verely whipped and to be kept in hold.
Capt. Stone. for abusing Mr. Ludlow. "a
Justice of the Peace and calling him Jusfass.
Is med hundred pounds. and prohibited com.
-" ~. p'In'. Mi'hon' the Governors
WI pam VI 'e'''h'
A new Democratic paper has been for some
time talked of in New York. and the --latest r,,.
NOR is, that a fund of sea. 900 has been raised
and that Col. Forncy is to take charge of the
new organ. 1t is remarkable fact that every
attempt to support Democratic bunker ORGAN
in New York has failed.
oil "a, ,I, Inn iAilR-l ms traveller having Join
ry. has been assigned place in IKE conn. nf
artists. with the rank of hast" :" ~. ;o'ps :"
turn to the L. States newt N,rch chn,,i, ~
Empcror orJanan niyn Inn - s., on"ulo 'ne
i,,i sb",'ih na r nv ""nin go OIL IN eestaeies,
put should he fortunately live through it. he
is,, ,l, '' book o, travels thatwould aston
'"0 "'i'o-t".ido.
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