The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1853-10-29

A PtcrURE.-The following portrait of the
New York Softs," or " Puttyheads." is drawn
nv ex-senator Daniel S. Dickinson. of New
York. in a late speech. He is describing their
Convention at Syracuse, and the character Of
its members =
In addition, said he to numerous corps of
public officers, state and national, with the
bribery of office and the threats of expulsion,
there were there, by Free Soil procurement, to
take part in the proceedings of the Convention,
the spawn of a general Jail delivery from the
city of New York--the black vOmit of the
Tombs and Blackwell's Island-thc hair lips,
slitted ears, broken noses, blear eyes, and on an
average. only about two whole ones to three
men creatures ragged as Lazarus and murder
Gus as Cain notified with disease. foul with
stencil, creeping with vermin. shaggy with
drunken ferocity. and armed with the imple-
ments of their trade--slung shots and bowie
kniyes-were there under the control of public
officers to force respectable Democrats and
peaceful citizens into harmonious concert
with those who brought them there.
FRoM AUsrRALIA.-Advices from Port Philip
to the 4th of July, have been received. The
markets were torpid and prices had ftllen fifty
per cent. Flour was being re-shipped to Eng
land. Three hundred vessels with good car
goes were in port.
The escape of John Mitchell is confirmed
signation of his parole, and while the officers
were reading it he stepped out, mounted
horse in waiting, and rode off, accompanied by
w. L. Smyth, the correspondent of the New
York Tribune. Martin, fellow prisoner OfMitch-
ell has since reported himself to his authorized
place of residence.
CALIFORNIA NoMENCIATuRE.-Some of our
people i'm the interior have a most eXtraordna-
ry taste in nomenclature. The recent election
has brought to light such delectable localities
as Whiskey Creek Jackass Gulch. Humbug Ci-
ty. One Horse Town, One Mule Town. Drunk
ards Bar. Murderer's Bar, Shirt Tai Cannon,
Lower Humbug. Negro Hill, Fiddletown, Coon
Hollow, Jay Hawk, Condemned Bar, Grizzly
Flat Mosquito Cannon, Poverty Bar, NIUE Can
non Greenhorn, Mugginsville, Mad Midtown,
Sucker Flat. Rattlesnake Bar, Yankee Jims,
Peppermint Bar Mad Cannon, Humbug Can
non, Rough and Ready, French Corral. etc.
For the love of posterity. reform your nomcn-
clature, good people. before it is too late.
DEATH OF ARAGO.-The mails of last night
bring the intelligence of the death Of the emf
nent astronomer. Francois Dominique Arago.
It will be learned with profound regret by all
who are acquainted with the distinguished SER
vices which this learned and indefatigable man
has rendered to science. N. IArago died at Pa
ris on the LIST Of October, at the age of 81 years
and months. At the time of his death he
stood in the first rank of the learned and scien-
tific men of the time. He was also well known
for his love of liberty, and when the provisional
government was established, after the flight of
Louis Philippe, he was made Minister of Ma
rine. On the advent of Napoleon ILL.,. he retir-
cd from politics. and devoted himself solely to
his professional duties
THE PRESIDENTS HOrsE-The improvements
in the Executive Mansion are proceeding with
accelerated vigor, and in another month the
house will be in state of repair, convenience,
comfort and establishment beyond any period
ia its previous history. TIE East Room has
been fitted up and garnished in such way as
entirely to satisfy the eye and the taste. The
marble mantle-plcces-of which there are four
in the room--are of most exquisite pattern,
beauty and finish. and the gorgeous papering,
answering to admiration TO the frescoed ceiling,
completely meets the demand of the eye for
unity and harmony of design. When furnish
ed, the carpet laid, and the window drapery in
place. a visit to the East Room will be great
way from the least of the lions of Washington.
National MteNigencer.
LEGAL DECISION AS TO THE RIGHTS OF TRAVEL
IERs.-A gentleman brought an action recent
Nv in one of the Ohio Courts against the owners
of a steamboat on which he had lost trunk
with $1,000 The Court held that they were
bound to pay for the loss of ordinary baggage.
but not for anything of unusual value, unless
it was made known beforehand, 50 that they
could take extra care. and charge an extra price
for carrying it. Accordingly the jury brought
in a verdict allowing him S300--the value Of
the trunk aud the clothing in it--but disallow-
ing the $4,000.
Port of St. Paul.