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Treaty with the vv,nnebsroes,

From the &C. Paul, Minnesota. Democrat Aug lol
His Excelency Gov. German and Gen. Fletcher,
Winnebago Agent, who were especially commits
stoned for the purpose, met these Indians at Watab
Praire, on Wednesday last and opened negotiations
with them for an exchange of lands.
The WiDnebagOes have always been dissatisfied
with the country allotted them the south side Of
the Crow Wing river, and large portion of the
tribe have uniformly refused TO locate there. 1t was
through the request of these Indians and the desire
on the part OF the government 70 satisfy them, that
the present ne gotiation originated. We attended
the council held between the commissioners and the
chiefs, on Wednesday Thursday, Friday, and Satur.
day OF last week. The first council was opened by
Gov. German, who, in an exceedingly appropriate
speech informed the chiefs that the commission had
been authorized by the President 20 negotiate with
them for an exchange Of lands that the only object
which the government had in view in this arrange
ment was the desire to please and satisfy Them in
order that the tribe, which was now broken and dis
tracted might again become concentrated and con-
tented; that the government with this view propose
giving them tract OF land of far value both to
the Indians and whites, than that which they would
receive in exchange, and that consequently the IN
dams must expect nothing more than mere ex-
change, which must be made without any expense
10 the government.
lie then proposed, on the part of the government,
10 enlarge their present boundaries, by giving them
gratis the land lying between the Watab and Sank
rivers, thereby making the Sank their southern
improvements which the government had medc for
them at Long Prairie and Wetab.
Another proposition giving them tract of land
on the north side Of Crow river, in even exchange
for their lands on the Grow Wing. was the one which
received the most favor from the Indians; and after
much parlcying on their part was finally accepted.
When We left the treaty ground, on Saturday even.
ing, the treaty bad been drawn, and the chiefs had
agreed to sign il on Monday. The most important
stipulation which ii contains the cesson by the
Indians 10 the government Of their lands on the
Crow Wing, and the granting, in exchange, OF
tract Of land contained in the following boundaries:
beginning nj the mouth Of the Crow river: thence
running up the Mississippi river to the mouth Of
Clear Water river thence up said river to its source;
thence on line running due west until ii intcrects
the north fork Of Grow riyer thence down said river
to the place OF beginning. A reservation is made Of
the right Of way for the Poetic Railroad also, OF
seyeItytwo sections for the nse Of the Stockbridge
Indians, provided they wish 10 locate near the mouth
Of Crow liver. The treaty concluded and signed
on Monday the sth inst.
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The hoNTREALEANs u PORTLAND. About $50
gentlemen and ladies arrived nj Portland from Mon
treal, OF Monday evening that number being the
advance body Of hests that were 70 follow. They
we're received BY the Mechanic Association OF that
city. Tie ladies were provided with carriages and
Immediately conveyed - quarters prepared for them
The gentlemen formed into procession and were e.
corted TO the City Hail. toho music Of the CORTLAND
band. Arrived ct tue City Hall, from the top Of
which waved the English aud American ensiQns
fireworks were lot oH under the direction of Mr
Creech. On entering the Han, Mr.. Bancroft, the
Vicc.Prcsident Of the Association, introduced tho
officers ~ the Montreal Institute 70 the ~. G. NJ
Association, and he wls welcomed, with his ascot
ates by Mr. Barnes, (the president) aud was re-
sp0nded u by Mr. Bamar President OF the institute
Five hundred more were expected last evening.
Portland Is in Us glory Tomorrow the visiters are
to have an excursion te2asIcl them 10 IN tic asbsg
In the steamer 81. Lawrence. Fifteen hundred are
expected TO form the party--Bosion Bee, dug. a.
II 10 said that Governor Creab,, o. Ms.ns has decided
70 ell w Lsg'sks2re togetcsy osst n<rth
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BLOODY RENCoNTRr IN LorIsIANA.-The
Shreveport Democrat of the llth inst. contains
the following Our quiet town was the scene of q
most bloody rencontre on Sunday night last, be-
tween Shimuel C. Brooks and John Jeerns, alias
Bradfcld. A friend of the former had ordered some
champagne at the dinner table al which Jeems was
also sitting; the friend having passed the beverage
70 Brooks, he helped gentlemen sitting on either
side OF him, Jeeros not being invited TO partake.
Jeems being somewhat intimate with Brooks, and
believing be had ordered the champagne, presumed
himself insnlted previous trivial affair strength.
ened Jecms' idea OF wilfu intention the part Of
Brooks, and he armed himself, a. well, also, did
Brooks. Jcems was sitting in the "Smile," and had
been there FOR several hours during the evening,
when Brooks entered with friend. about ii o'clock,
and took a seat. After sitting for few minutes,
Brooks rose mp and requested friend 10 accompany
him home. This was declined, when he started out
by himself. = When he had reached the hanquettc,
Icems called to him to stop, and followed after him.
Brooks refused to return, when JeeHs advanced to-
wards him, and cried to Brooks to defend himself.
Brooks anticipating him, drew revolver, and on
dangerously. Jeems now closed on Brooks with a
small bowie knife and crashing him with the left
hand, inflicted upon him with the righ. about TWEEN.
ty wounds, some to the depth OF six inches Brooks
was taken to his residence, where everything that
skllnl surgical attention o0Hld do was done to save
him; but such Is the nature Of the wounds inflicted
that death hourly awaits him.
Brooks was formerly from North Carolina. where
his people reside.
Jecms upon regsining his sense. from the effects
Of drink, gave himself ny 10 the Authorities, and
aaaits his trial in the parish prison. He j. from
Baltimore, and more recently FROM Charleston.
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UNCERTAIN PRopEnTy.--Two gentlemen in ono
Of the Southern States owned slave together. He
was valuable servant-slna.t, industrious, and
withal, a genuine darkey. One OF the owners be-
coming Strengthened in circumstances, was obliged
TO sell hs share in Tom. he was accordingly SGT uD
at auction and after some attempt 10 sell him, Tom
made bid On his own hook and the auctoDccr
knocked him of Tor rather hall Of him) 10 himsell.
Tom, evidently very well satisfied with his bargain,
stepped down from the auction block, when one Of
the bystanders accostod him.
Tom wltGt did You buy half Of yourself for the
other half belongs TO somebody elc, aud you viii 10
just as much q slave rs ever
ooh, says Tom, with a arln, pretty good niger
thought I'd have an interest in hin"
4 short time afterwards while Tom was sailing Ia
dory, the boat capsizsd and sunk leaving him In
very critical condition. Being strong fellow, lie
struck out for the shore, long distance oil, aud
after hard struggle reached II almost exhausted.
He had scarcely gained fDothold, when he met the
same person who questioned him al the sale. The
first sautaton was:--
Come, Tom, row tel INC how ysu c-.as tc LIZ or
half Of yourself the other day7p
well" says Tom, II have Just been thinking
while was out there IN the river, what fool was
to lay ont my money on such uncertain property "a
D:SgsnW
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PUBLIC MEETING IN PROVIDENCE ~ HELATioN
10 THE LATE RAILROAD DlsAsTER.-A large mum
her Of citizens Of Providence have signed call for
public meeting in tina. city, to be held on Friday
evening, 26.h inst, to express sympathy tor the sur
Providence and Worcester Railroad and To give some
expression Of sentiment touching the canses Of said
accident,
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The democratic candidate for Ieus.ant Governor OF
Ohio, Mr.. Biss, has declined. Wtto, Mr.. Bseen, the
free so tsncdsts for ths same soe, leaving Mr. ADen
Aig alone ~ tAs nelc
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Hx.se q Nova Scotia,

We have recei we'd from our attentive corespon
dent in NovA Ecois the returns of imports and ex-
ports at Halifax, and the other ports Of entry
throughout the province, which have recently been
made up for 1852. from which We have prepared An
abstract showing the general trade Of the province,
and more particularly, that with the United Statss
The following is the number Of entries, and amssnt
Of tonnage and imports during the past year. ct the
several places designated:-
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IOehl. svoOf
Unlike Canada and New Brunswick, Nova ect
has never extensively engaged In the timber ira
but has an extensive commerce with other COUNT
and progresses, like Upper Canada, > 6ourishing
nculturai population.
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The nanegers Of the Dublin theatre have accept
cd new comic opera by siyDcy LNnxa
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fsvenuc over and above six per cent. $.le7 acs %
From tits estimate the road would pay lilo per
alone In oil large allowances have been made
ana in instance the cost exceed the estimate
The allowance Of only four hundred passengers daily
between the two pOints-St. Louis and San Fran
cisco--isa low estimate of travel. The revenue from
freights, mails and gold would swell the receipts to
much larger amount. And have no hesitation in
saying that the road, il built, viii pay as we'll if
not better than any OF the New York roads.
SEPTIMUs NOnaIs,
Civil and Mechanical Engineer.
PHILApEIrHIA, August 10, 1853.
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Hon John n Steele died al cambridge Md, Nom
5sx Last aged So years. Mr. Steele the candidate Of
tho whr Iarty Governor at the frst election held
uader The amended constitution.
PrS f,sar bAoas, for nearly twenty years
Of Italian II Harvard univsrsty died the zst inst
oousumptson, At his residence In Bowdoin square.
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xsTIhATEs OF Nh FORRas, OF tbs cosr OF CON-
srRuorIoN, LOCOMOTIVES, CANS, AND PEhsoNkLLs
OF THE ROAD, AND THE MKT Peoples TT @hsoF.
Estimate Of cost for running passenger traa Jroin
st Louis TO San Francsco-say zoo passengers, as
lance 1000 miles-the train consisting OF
Four hzst Glass passenger cars @
Vno pafKako ear. scn
we man ear Sao
One twenty two ton engine and tsndsr SOW
the train to run at the average rate OF twenty miles
per hour, including stoppages performing the whole
distance Of 1000 miles In 100 hours Thirteen loco
motives viii be required for this duty, eacn locomo-
tive Running l53 s4-l00 miles, which VIII be consid-
cred days duty with new sets OF hands Tor cacn
loc0mOtiye--the cars to run through .
Wages OF ID ergireers, 163 Al0O miles. ~ w s,s ~
6Yemep ........ ~ 10 SO
conductors. ................ W
baRgsgs masters. .......... - 10 -
K s hr~ke.msu ........ ] 90 IS %
wood for fuel and firing MP, 63 710 cords " III ~
Water usei &c, 0C0 gals, loo. par E........ DC
Oil for epgiWe asd tender, 10 $40 GALS. Is =
Oil and grease for csrs.................... ~
oc' psr MI '. eDsA $50 %
Peps;rs and ,egtsirc cara o.. per mile $50 90
HaR ds at depot and extra engines. ........ 70 90
Interest on first cost OF ID engineer and ton
dsrs, and cars, allowing days for trip. l4t so
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Now. $500 Is is the fun cost Of running passen-
ger train Of two hundred passengers 1000 miles,
which includes every expense Of motive power, with
interest on cost of engines and cars. The sum Of
nine cents Is nearly two cents per mile more than
the average cost per mile for repairs Of locomotives
on the roads of the United States. The wages are
high and the wood 81 per cord.
Cost per passenger Of 1000 miles is "a 30, or a
small fraction over two mills per mile for each
passenger
The revenue from the road would be as follows,
allowing only four hundred passengers per day.
This would give in year l46,0 600 passengers, at
sec, $s,7G0000 Allow $50 GOO per mile, OF road,
equipped and ready for use20 900 miles, at $4,000
per mile 500. 900 600,
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10 sad that Governor Creibs, o. Ms.ns, has decided
70 ell w Lsg'sks2re togetcsy osst n<rth
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us,E dih NOT occupy my attentor a. lie time OF the
Edwin BoIlss--I reside in Hartford; was in the
ssst ear; did not perceive any alteration in the
sBeed Of the train when approaching the draw; We
were going at rapid rate; die not notice any
whistle; aR frequently over this rood.
Crosse xalnned by Fo3ter-I was alone that DAY:
vas not occupied in reading; think the train was
gelng fHil twenty-five miles hour; it was going at
isss rave; there were times on this trip when the
epeed Oh the train was different; cannot toll the
points where there difference In tue spe.d Of the
6sin; did not make the speed OF the train a sub.
ee Of consideration before the accident: the speed
q the train was IL ordinary rae; noticed AZ we
passed the station house at Norryalk that W. were
Rssng r,yidly.
JOSIAH r, Peck reside at Bristol I was in the
hrst passenger car; did NOT notice any dininution
M the speed OF this train before approaching the
draw; IS We approached the depot my attention
was called 10 the depot buildings and thought We
were going very fast; heard the whistle irnne-
6lately before we went OF he bridge; / could not
perceye nny slsckesng Of tho speed before we went
OF; have been over that part &c the road two or
three times.
CrOsseTamined- passed by the depot foster
than ! eyer passed there before The buildings ap-
peared ~ shoot by quicker than I had seen
before; ] conld not state whether the train was
going twenty, twenty dye. or thirty miles an
hour; there might be variation without my 90.
serving it could not tel how or from TIE daw +
heard tho whistle: should nof r1ppose that train
could have gone four or five hundred iect from the
sime OF sbe whistle TIL we struck the wafer; went
into the water; did no. receive any serious injury an
acquaintance was sitting on the scat with me.
lorenzo y. Wheeler reside in NorWalk: I was
about three hundred feet from the drawbrdge when
tne accident occurred; saw the train when il pass.
cd me and went Of the draw; tboughtthe train that
day was faster than ever saw u before; said il
~as pasn,ng Lhat wrought u was going forty miles
IN honr; the draw !. buit upon an abutment; piles
aye driven into the river and stones laid on top the
sFsv was vide open; heard the cars coming ADD
S0seed I've draw ras open; was co.'s derahly ex
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mind. Gertrude was bitter in her lunguagt
against har, when Nrs. Hardamer told her tina
she was going to a concert that night with Mr.
wilkins. But there was something in her moth
ei's tone and manner. THAI soon checked fulthe,
expression of angry feelings. u ss5
And remember said Mrs Harlamer. in cios-
ing, 'fhat you must not use any improper hngua ye
to Genevra. You have accused her falsely. and
there you mast rest. Neither your father nor
myself can any longer suffer you to jar and quarrel
as you have DONE We are both positive in this
and will be obeyed.'
The way in which this was uttered. carried
with it to the mind of Gertrude. conviction thai
she must yield at least degree of external obedi-
ence; but it in way modified the inward feeling
OF resentment which she bore towards her sister
These she still cherished with added rnncor,
Happily relieved from an unpleasant collision
win her sister, Genevra dressed herself, and.
when Mr.. wilkins came for her, was ready TO po
with bin. Gertrude did not show herseK when
he called. She was in her chamber, chewing tbe
cud of bitter and evil fancies.
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truds is pretty ugly YET. The others are about
the same. Bat. yqu know, they never usedto
trouble US much. Geneyieye's husband has come
and taken her away. Aud she seemed so glad III
go; and all the family, exce?s Gertrude, seemed
so pleased with him. that Lam sure he must have
changed TOO. 1 was very sorry when she went
away, for she has been very good to me. And
Anne, she has married Mr.. Ilenon..' conipued
the boy his whole manner changing TO lively ex-
liibitiun Of delight. Every body loves her. Aud
she didn't forget me. neiher. l went to see her
af er she was married; and she told that she
was going away for little While, but would come
back TO I've and, that if |. would he a good boy,
she would alwaya be glad 10 see me. And know
she will. If tit was for nothing else, would be-
have myself just 10 please her.
And SO would I. Jimmy replied, Isaac with
warmth. :. Ii was she who persuaded me 10 come
home. or else wouldp'i hase been here now.'
She pnrsuaded you! Why where did you
see her!' asked The little bsy in surprise.
Isaac referred TO the meeting on board Of the
steamboat; and The two boys continued 10 talk
over the past for an hour before they fell off to
sleep.
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NEW G0ssDs

- q
GAIN we call the attention of Ii,e nconIe !, lie
n nyal oi an entire new stock ~ Fall nn,. Winfer
Goods Our business has much Increased ,l,, !, ba
warranted us in purchasing very Iarpe ssor,
u y eensray admtied So thnt selecII.,ns inre
this section of the country. Tie Ladies orc aial,
convinced Of the fact, and il ihty will call We, ~ IN &
dcayor to show tm goods that will every way sui,
their wants and taste. ~ '
n fine lot of q ss ~
READY MADE CLOTHING
paricnlurlys over Coais. Oh Lpw comfortable good
thick Over Coal is in cold sto dy: hut how muci
Saore comfortable not empty Your buckets entirely
F.y for Ihem.
BOoTs ABD SHOES
We have double the number l hat We ever lind before
Consequently prenf variety and NIL warranted to be
Fer eeat cheaper Mdn iasf ys0r. Z
ladies daEers nDd Overstoes can be purchased mucl
Cheaper thnn laft Fall
Az hor who want handsome Crockery. dotI'f forge
70 eau md examine Enc Tea Wnrc. NJ better le
0ut, n-@ oe TO- Ionni iiiis side of The Inanninins
The highest prices paid for all kinds of Produce
campbellsport Oct 2e. ~ ~ - = ~
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CHAPTER XVIII.
co-5LusloN.

Coz LUsIoN. @
The double cop rtnerslip formed by Mr. viii
kins, uone of the pirIies had cause TO regret.
His wife still preserved in her efforts TO net from
higher principles than the mere selfish ones that
had ruled her so long, and which shs was panied
10 perceive con inued TO rule her sister Gertrude.
The business had increased, Stree he and MIR.
iiardamer joined their shop. even more than
eiiher If them had anticipated Work came in
urol them with iaptity and steadineas that
made it necessnry,in few months. to nearly
double their force. Inthc present wss cheerful
ness and contrntment, ani in prospect u Ligh de.
gree of prosperity.
Laaving, now, lfe different members of this
family . o act out in thei, lrgiti,rae spheres their
several duiles, we will briefly sketch uu incident
or two iI the lives OF o,er characters iniro-
duced in The course of the story. anl ten assign
the whole to the reader. 1t was; rro,-abty. about
Twelve hs-fron, The time Of Genevra's msr.
riegs. that man OF d ssipated appearance though
perfectly snber, applied nj the shop Of Hardamef
Il Wilkins for work. The trade Was brisk, lnd
lmu'!s in demand, md So tho jrurneyman was
promptly seated. He gave his rume as Wilson.
There was laie in his appearance that was
eoun;enance ind icaied the free indulgence Of sem
suaI passions. Still. he did MT seem to be bold
transgressor, f i he rarely ioasd in tho couversa
linn ofthe shop; and IN certainly showed dispo.
sition to refrm. Mt lie, one rI habit for hs re-
sou'ely refused 10 touch any Kind of intoxicating
drink. Gradually his looks improved, and after he
had obtained t,cw clothes, he present ed quite the
appearance of respectable Still he went
out but Eit.e, and always seemed TO be thinking
about something TINT troubled him.
Come. W,lson lots hare a plate of oysters and
some brandy purth,' said ono of the journeymen
to him, on n Saturday evening. 1t does one
good, new and then, TO indulge fnle.'
No, wo1I rather no,' said Wilson.
20 nonsense. come along. believe you're
actu, ly afraid 10 drink urged the rther, with
sii.li c>pressicn If ,iIcule. If the truth wers
krown, i, would be fonnd expect, that you are
mn o! lruiscr a, the bottle and are afraid to touch
it for e., Of getting drunk
Il expect it would replied Wilson, gravely.
wlc shade of sadness fitted over, his couu;o-
uarce.
Then you won'S go with me y said his fellow
juurrey,r.
M. indeed. that viii not = responded Wilson,
positively. "A burnt eGill they say. breads the
dre.'
Well, you can do as you Eke.' said the othsr
- but thank fo,tune. | mn man enough to drink
when please and leave Off when llease.'
Wilson dill rot reply, aud The other went out,
!oavNg lin alone with lsaac.
We'll, I'm glad you didn't ga.' said Isane. warm
y. Hiier the tempting aud rldiculing journey man
had gone out. I never have felt likc touching
any kind of liquor sinee saw my old siiow-sp.
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Concluded.
lisa delightful evening, Mr.. Wilkins said the
lattor. during slight pause, allowing her face 10
expand into what she conceived most fascinating
smile.
Yes it is very pleasant he replied, deliber-
aiely, the recalIec,iun forcing iisels upon him,
strongly, ut every word, that, without. was
f,gey. and the mir filed with penetrating mist
1t is little foggy. but still it is mild aud pleas
ant
Gertrude saw at oace that she had made blum
dor, bat still she had ganedwhat she wanted, the
particular attention of the young man, and there
fore cured but litile.
Have you been TO any parties, lately!' she said
now that she had bis ear.
Not very lately he replied. Let me see!
Yes;e II was at one week before ast.''
.Ali. indeed Where wnsit!' she asked with
animation.
AT Mr.. Ber'in.s, replied Wilkins.
Indeed! Have they begun 10 give parties
why the girls nre mere children yet,' snid Ger
| 'fude affecting eurp,ise.
Caroline is quite n wcmanly fort OF body
anu entertained The company with ease. She i
getting I" be quite f.vurte with the yCung men.
remaked Mr.. Wilkins.
This did not exactly please Gertrude and sb,
replied