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Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

A FEMALE SAM PATcH.-On Saturday night, a
female, weighing one hundred and fifty pounds,
became the prey to jealousy, that green-eyed
monster, to such an extent that she leaped from
a third-story window to the pavement below
In her downward progress she encountered an
awning and sign post, both of which were COM
pletely smashed. The lady received no material
injury, the extra flesh doubtless saving her bones.
The accident occurred on Market street near
Floyd.--St. Louis paper.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

CO" With four metallic qualifications, man
may be pretty sure of success. These are-gold
in his pocket, silver on his tongue, brass in his
face and iron in his heart.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

SINGULAR DEArH.-The Fincastlc, Va, Demo-
crat states that the infant daughter of Mr.. John
Britt, residing near that town, while playing, on
Thursday evening last, fell upon piece of a
broken saucer, which cut her throat so badly
that she bled to death in a few minutes.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

ca If you begin thing, don't give it up
Drive right on to success. With stout heart, a
stiff back bone, courage and all that, you are sure
of winning your object.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

IRISH Know NOTHING LoDoE.-In reference to
the formation of Know Nothing Lodge in New
York, by Protestant Irishmen, the Boston Pilot
of last week says
ssThe Protestant Irish have Orange or Know
Nothing lodges in all our large cities.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

A COOLER AT MoRRIs.-The Chicago Tribune
says, that last Monday, Stephen A. Douglas ad-
dressed the people Of Morris. They listened
quietly till he got through, and then passed reso-
lutions condennning his course and the Nebraska
Bill! Cool and deliberate.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

CO Mr.. j. c. Frost, one of our downtown
merchants, is engaged shipping 1000 bushels Of
potatoes to St. Louis, on which he expects to re-
alze $1.50 per bushel.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

WHEAT Crop OF ENGLAND.-The wheat crop
of England is said to be better this year than at
any previous period.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

DEATH AMONG THE MINIsTERs.--We see it stated
that forty one of the travelling preachers con-
nccted with the Methodist Episcopal Church
South, have died during the past year.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

C~A stock of corn measuring twenty-five
feet and five inches in length has been raised on
the farm of Mr.. Fisher, in Berks county, Pa, and
presented to the editor of the Reading Eagle. No
drought in that neighborhood.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

CURIOUS RoBBERY.-Last month two robbers
disguised as priests entered the audience cham
Der of the Bishop of Cuba, who bound him and
his secretary with cords, threatening both with
instant death on making the slightest noise, and
then robbed the Bishop of about 8 900. Among
the plunder taken was a diamond ring from the
Bishops hand. The robbers have not been traced.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

CO They who drink away their estate, drink
the very tears of their widows, and the blood of
their impoverished children.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

Or CoURsE-The Democrat, or Rice organ at
st. Paul, pufs the Post Master General. what
new iniquity on foot no- ?-Galeaa Jeff.
CTNothing new. It's the development OF an
old game. sLook out for the cars when the bells
ring"
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

CO People 60 according to their brains. Il
these lie in the head, they study; if in the stom.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

Cy- You can tell how wide mans reputation
is, but YOU can't tell how long.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

Cy| An English writer says, you can tell when
you are surrounded by dozen Americans by the
following unerring test-three will be found
smoking cigars, and nine reading newspapers.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

c. In many parts of Missouri and on the
Missouri river, the cattle are dying of a disease
brought on by excessive thirst.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

A HoosIER DIvIDEND.-Six of the s'Democrat-
ic candidates for Congress in Indiana, are fol-
the Nebraska Swindle, and five against it.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

Every body steps over the ground with greater
elasticity, and with greater flow Of spirits.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

cY+ Some people think that all sorts of tricks
and currupt means should be used in politics to
ensure the success of this or that party. We
don't believe in any such doctrine. In politics
we want upright, honest men, and we should use
upright, honest means to elect them. 1t is time
the people took this matter in their own hands.
Now is the period to strike fearlessly for right.
Will they do so?
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

ca The Albany papers announce the death of
Samuel Stevens, Esq.,, celebrated lawyer of that
Mace
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

e% Be agreeable to all, for none are so con-
temptible but that they may be your best friend
or worst enemy.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

ssFEw AND FAR BErwKEN.''-Of the glorious
Army of the Revolution, the veterans of which
received their Pensions at the Albany Agency,
there are less than Fifty Survivors!-Albdny
Jour,
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

@ The interesting case, which we stated would
come off yesterday, before Judge Sherburne, was
postponed in consequence of the absence Of a
witness.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

C-Y- Steamer Excelsior arrived yesterday NOR
ming. Reports river high and in good condition.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

w An Irishman becoming incensed against
Mr.. George Steele of Jersey City, for reading a
paper called the "Know-N Nothing" on Brook
tyn Railroad car, followed and attacked him in a
side street. With the help of stranger the
Irishman was beaten.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

CY The Attorney General has decided, that
enlistment in the Army of aliens and minors
without parents, or whose parents are aliens, is
valid.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

rTy The Minnesotian seems to be terribly ex-
ercised because we make favorable mention Of
Gov. German in our paper. We shall always
treat political opponent with fairness when he
deserves it, and not slander and blackguard him
as is too often the case with the Minnesotian.
We can differ politically with our citizens, and
do do so, but that is no reason why we should do
them injustice. Whatever good of public char
acter, we find in Gov. German, or any one else,
we shall commend, and whatever evil, we shall
denounce. This is our way Of dealing with our
opponents if the Minnesotian wishes to take a
different course, it is welcome to it. And if this
makes us the organ of Gov. German, very good.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26
II. G.. KEITH, Sec'y.

RAILROAD RIor AT CARLYLE.-300 FEET TRACK
TORN UP.-We learn from the st. Louis News of
Tuesday last, that Mecsrs. Rodgers Dennis,
subcontractors on the Ohio and Mississippi Rail-
road at Carlyle, being dissatisfied with the esti-
mate of their work made by Messrs. Sanger,
Camp & Co., the contractors, proceeded to tear
up a portion of the track extending about 5000
feet, and placed distractions on the road, which
will stop the travel on it for short time. The
News very truly remarks, that the contractors
being responsible men, and good for any legal
claim which might be made on them, it is strange
having right on their side, should not appeal to
the law for pecuniary redress, instead of taking
the law into their own hands and striving for
private vengeance.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

CT37 s'What makes the milk so warm?" said
Betty to the milkman, when he brought his pail
to the door one morning. 'Please, mum, the
pump handles broke, and missus took the water
from the bilcr -
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

q The Nominee arrived yesterday morning,
loaded with passengers, many of whom had to
sleep on the cabin floor, every berth being taken
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

Cy' 1t is reported that the failure of the Hart
ford Insurance Company, is attributed in a meas
urc to the Schuyler Railroad Swindlc. Shouldn MT
wonder.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

The FAMOUS Mas. WILsoN.-Mrs. Wilson whose
captivity among the Camanches and hcart-rcnd-
ing suerings and misfortunes, some time last year
created universal interest and sympathy through
out the country, came up in the stage on Tuesday
night last, and will leave in few days for one
of the eastern countless where some of her friends
reside. Mrs. Wilson is in fine health, and shows
no indication now of the incredible hardships and
cruelties to which she was subjected by savage
captors.
We were we'll acquainted with Mrs. Wilson
during her girlhood. We knew her under cir
cumstances almost as trying as those of her cap
tivity-when her father, and mother reduced to
want and suffering by continued bad health and
the exactions of landlord, were both taken
from her in day by death, and the large house.
hold of children, many of them small and help
less, without relative in the country, were par
celed out among the neighbors. The father under
all circumstances, reduced by misfortune to the
most extreme indigence, maintained the charac-
ier of an honest man, a reputation that has been
sustained by the unfortunate children.-DolJdr
(Terds) Herald, AuQ. Sd.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

Cy- Whoever secretly envies another acknowl.
edges that PERSONS superiority.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

Cy" The Newark Daily Adv. says that pota
toes are worth $3. and 81. per bushcl in that
place.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

CyFThc Wings of IIennepin county have had a
spirited meeting. With proper management they
are bound to carry their ticket.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26
Hennepin County Whig Convention

At Convention of the Wings of Hcnnepin
County, held at the Court House, Minneapolis,
Sept. 10th, John S. Plummer, Esq, was elected
President, and Henry c. Keith. Secretary.
The following Delegates appeared and took
their seats as members of the Convention
John II. Stevens, Minneapolis Precinct.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

ca The Black Hawk bas been repaired. She
arrived at our levee on Sunday night, and left foI
the Minnesota river yesterday.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

From EURoPE.-The only news worthy of mo-
ment, is the determination Of the Crimea expe-
dition to sail on the Goth inst. 1t is composed of
10000 men, 10000 of whom are Turks. The
total loss of the two armies in Asia is 5000 men.
The Russians still continue to retrograde, and
nothing is known of the position they intend to
take relative to future action.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26
For the Times.
THE LATE MR.. F. X. AUBREY.

ST. PAUL, Sept. ~.
Mr.. EDITOR, R,-Perceiving by your paper of this
morning that Mr.. F. X. Aubrey, of New Mexico,
has been killed in an affray with Major Weight
man, at Santa Fe, am prompted to give to you
for publication an account under his own hand,
of the extraordinary journey which he made from
Santa Fe to Independence, in the Fall of 1S4S.-
An account of this journey had seen in the pub
lie prints Of the day, but being sceptical about
the truth of it, solicited from him while in Santa
Fe, in lS49, an account Of it from his own hand,
which, as have seen none published from so au-
thentic source, think it we'll to present for per-
manent record.
Mr.. Aubrey was a native of Montreal Canada,
but for the last II years had been resident of
the United States. He was young man of won
derful daring and enterprise; but, unfortunately
with manly and generous nature, had conjoined
an impulsive spirit, which not unfrequently be-
trayed him into acts, which in his cooler moments
he must have regretted. Of the particulars of
the late afay in which he lost his life, the papers
as yet have furnished nothing. But both he and
Weightman, when l knew them, were equally
matched in the impulsiveness of their spirits, and
doubt not, it has been to the excess of this quail
ity, that one Of them has lost his life.
Mr.. Aubrey at the time Of his death must have
been about % years Of age. S.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

CO The late diminuton in the size of the
Tribune, it is stated, will make difference to the
proprietors of $4,000 per year, or 800 per day.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

CO The Minnesotian, in affecting to be smart,
makes itself ridiculous. 1t reminds us of the
funny man. who is continually endeavoring to be
witty, but who can never find any one to laugh at
his Jokes but himself,
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26
For Lieut.. Simpson, Of the U. S. A.
- ~


Left Santa Fe on the 18th September, 1S4S,
and arrived at Independence, Mo-, on the 18th,
making the entire trip in days and l6 hours; >
had to swim several streams; was delayed by the
transaction of business at Fort Mann, with my
own teams, which passed that way, and with the
various parties of troops and besides breaking
down IL horses, e died) and walking "a miles on
foot, made the trip, travelling time only counted,
in 4 days and IL hours. During the trip, 1 slept
2 hours-ate 6 meals. 1t rained upon me "a
consecutive hours; about 600 miles of the dis
tance was performed in mud. l made portion
of the trip at the rate of $50 miles to the "a
hours made 200 miles on my yellow mare in 26
hours. My weight when left Santa Fe was l42
pounds, and l25 on my arrival at Independence.
/ reached the States in good health, except that
my strength was little exhausted; after sleeping
IA hours, which did Immediately on my arrival,
Ifelt entirely we'll. CThe distance from Santa Fe
to Independence is 800 miles.)
Santa Fe, n. NJ, lS49.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

Alex. Moore,
j. n. Barber, &"
III. G. Keith, " "
Willis G. Moffat, " &c
Arba Cleveland, Chanhassen /"
d. Spafford, Minnetonka ''
j. S. Plummer, Brooklin "
Washington Getchell, "
W. W. Getchell, Richland "
Cyrus G. jerks, g "
Lucius \. Parker, "
On motion, the Convention proceeded to NOM
mate candidates for the different County Offices,
which resulted as follows:
Joseph II. Canney-County Commissioner.
Isaac l. Lewis-Register Of Deeds.
A. n. Hoyt-Sherif.
Isaac Atwater-District Attorney.
Isaac Brown-Judge of Probate.
G.. w. Christmas-County Surveyor.
ii. S. Acknowledgements.
John Cathcart,
Wm G. Murphy
Messrs. John Ii. Stevens, Edward Murphy,
Ii. S. Pummer, J. ii. Canncy and A. n. Hcyt,
were then elected the Central Whig Committee
for the ensuing year.
The following Delegates were chosen to attend
the Shakopee Whig Convention, to be held on
the 9th inst, to nominate Wing candidates for
the House Of Representatives
Judge Bassett, A. N. IIoyt, John II. Stevens,
Edward Murphy, L. N. Parker, u. NJ. Brown. d.
p Spafford, Isaac |. Lewis, J. II. Canney, Arba
Cleveland and Willis G. Moffatt.
The following resolutions were reported by
Messrs. John II. Stevens, John S. Plummer, and
Willis G. AIoffatt, committee on resolutions,
which were unanimously adobted
Resolved, That the Wings of Hennepin County
still cherish the great truths engrafted in the
platform of the party that the warning voice of
this whig party has been trampled upon by the
present administration, in its attempts to crush
American Liberty in the form Of the Nebraska out
rage; perpetrated even in the centre of this en-
lightened age, by Legislative body, large por-
ton of whose constituents are freemen, and know
how to appreciate liberty and moral rights.
Resolved, That we recognize the principles
taught us by our beloved and lamented Henry
CLAY-whose memory we cherish as household
words.
Resolved, That we earnestly hope the Wings
of our own beautiful and fertile country will be
found in favor of a Prohibitory Liquor Law
that the wholesale introduction of poisonous Ii
quors into this new and healthy territory has al
ready been fraught with untold evils to its citi
zens, and proved bar to our advancement as &
prosperous and happy people.
Voted, That the proceedings of this meeting
be published in the Whig papers Of the Terri
tory, and in our own County paper.
JOHN S. PLUAIMER, President.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

Cg5" The funeral of Mr.. Allen was attended
from the Methodist Church, yesterday afternoon,
by large number Of our citizens.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

CANTON CAPruREp.-A late arrival from Cali
fornia brings information that Canton had been
captured by the rebels and that the foreign resi-
dents had fed.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

WONDERFUL PREsERvArIoN.-A writer in the
Boston Recorder, an illustration of Providen-
tial ,rclates the following marvellous incident,
and vouches for it as authentic:
Elias Boudinot, founder Of the American Bible
Society, was returning in his chaise to his home,
late in a dark night, from court he had been at
tending many days. He did not know that
recent freshet had carried away all the planks from
tho long bridge that lay in his accustomed path.
Therefore he drove right on, as though there was
bridge there, and reached home in safety. His
friends inquired by what road he came. seThe
usual road" he replied" 'Impossible," said
they, ssthere are no planks on the BRIDGE" He
persisted, and they, trembling for his veracity or
hissanity, eagerly went with him next morning
to survey. When arrived, they found the very
tracks Of the carriage at either end of the bridge,
and on the sleepers, and the very footprints Of
his horse, on the central sleeper. There was no
more to be said; sanity and veracity were both
safe. Some power had presided over the instinct
of that horse, had ordained the correspondence of
those wheels with the sleepers over which they
passed, and kept the man ignorant of his danger.
Was that power fate or chance?
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

ry The Globe left for the Minnesota River on
Monday afternoon, heavily loaded with freight.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

SOLDIER DRowNEp-A soldier belonging to one
of the companies that came up on the Nominee
yesterday, when near Dubuque, embraced and
kissed his companion, exclaimng, "good Bye"
and then jumped overheard with his gun, and was
drowned. We learn that he was man of intem,
perate habits.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

CmLDRES.-Every person, particularly moth
ers, should be careful to preserve sound mind
in a sound body. The soul should dwell in her
body as the strong man who keepcth his house,
and she should take care that no thief enters to
steal away her senses. Anything which impairs
her health, Injuries her mental powers; and
sckly woman, unless she is one Of a thousand,
is fretful woman, and fretful woman is not
fit to have charge of children.
mother should take care that her children get
none but wholesome food, have pure air night
and day, are sufficiently washed, which should be
the entire person once in every twenty hours,
loosely and comfortably clothed, have plenty Of
exercise in the open air, and employment suita-
BILE to their ages She should S not Oft fsstsr % them
set their minds upon bringing up their children
wen, are very apt to govern them too much. Let
the young body and spirit grow naturally, and
rather with too little than too much restraint.
Preserve them, at all cost, from improper asso-
Citations. Never trust children to the care and
companionship of persons you esteem your own
inferior. Have no servants about them. Entrust
them only to the care Of persons whom they are
taught to respect, and who are worthy OF that
respect.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

CT The enormous of 100000 is en-
ployed in the Milk business, n. Y.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

CT The Rochester Union says that Peaches
are selling there for 80 cents per bushel.
CyFRcd back ten dollar bills on the Bank OF
Tennessee are in circulation. They are not good.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

Cv An interesting case will be tried before
the District Court to-day.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

cST The yellow fever is awful at Savannah,
Most of the, boarding houses have been closed in
consequence Of its ravagcs.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

CT The District Court for Ramsey County,
adjourned yesterday in respect for the memory of
our late fellow citizen, MERIT ALLEN, ESQ.,
Some very appropriate and impressive remarks
Were made by VIM. Hollinshead, Esq, who was
Responded to by Judge Sherburne in brief,
yet feeling manner.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1854-09-16
ID / r ID {.

In Washington City at O'clock p NJ Sunday, 10th in.
slant, Mrs. ELIZABETH BENTON, wife of the Hon
Thomas H. Benton, aged sixty years Her pr9tracted i'll
several years. which from the first known to be
beyond remedy borne with patience and proprety
of emeanor that proves how the noble faculties and a.c-
tions may survive the wreck of the moal frame. She
was one whose mind would not allow the most pros
trating affection overthrow the fine character IL had
formed: No part of it gave under the long trial to
which it subjected. The simplicity of manners the
domestic and social virtues the generous, hghoned well
regulated feelings the religious faith severe to herself
liberal to all the of the world, in which she was nur-
tured in her fathers house and among the Virginia Puri-
of Rockbrdgc stood the test OF thirty years spent
amidst the fashionable life of Washington and the preudices
of its political strife, without rcprOach.
Her exalted character bore the trying ordeal OF q
malady which conquers the will and often breaks down
the noble traits of the happily constituted natures
The ruling feelings in Mrs. Benos heart and strongest
last her devotion her husband. Of late she
has constantly by his side when his bors at home
and indeed their lives be said to have been insepar-
be she has made her home wherever his business CALI
cd him. She willing to part with him on his late
Missouri because she too weak to accompany
him. and knew that his duty required his al his
home When she felt the approach of the crisis which ter
minated her e she led her daughter to the vacant chair
in which her husband worked and by look and gestures
made it apparent that she required his recall 1t was too
late. She walked to the bed the next apartment from
which she never able to rise again-Rtch Ing.