davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-05-22
Ih1TEl IRON 4 FOOL.

We ate often obliged 10 resist the claims OF our cor
respondents 10 fill space in columns based on the
fact ihat they have long taken TIE TRIBUNE, never
before written anything fer its columns and think
tiCv oucLt not low 10 be refused hearing. We reject
al such claims unqueliiedy. We hire man to take
cur paper, pay no premium for subscriptions, and
have 10 gift enterprise nor other gambling contri-
vance connected with our business. We mean 10 give
every L. enc hundred cents worth for every dollar
lie yays us not in incidental advantages, bat in the
very thing he bargains 10 buy and we to sell him-and
Il be don't think lie gets bis moneys worth we beg
lin not to come sssin. And oblg'ng we are by
r;tuIe. We cannot give pl.ce TO articles merely to
dire ever so good friend, admirer or supporter.
Fer in filing cur columns We are acting as trustee for
very msny thousands of subscribers and readers,
whom We have no moral right o. bore with matter
thar 10 Of sec0nd-rste utility OF interest 10
,Lsm. wien we might have done better had we fol-
loved tic unbiased dictate of orr judgment rather
tim yielded 10 The importantly If scrbbler Hence
i,Ith lct 10 one ASK US to 0Blige him BY publishing
si!ilue but lex it be understood that We VIII pint
whatever seems 10 us met valuable 70 cur readers,
and reject sl besitesnct always because we deem t
unworthy or even uIsu.ted counns, but simply
lecusc the cIac.ty Of our sheet large il. is I'm
iscd, AID We nust select and eet in order bring
cur natter within the space al our disposal.
And yet Semething IS due. not 70 Individuals but to
lllee c-sses or divisions OF the ccmmulity-tr il
s',nce tie fools. They have idels or rather notions
rs well as other folk they patroaze negspapers-
and though they generally give TIE TRIBUNE a wide
berth Jet fome Of them persuaded b. friends into
taking even tLs pspcr. It is instructive to study the
impression made by great public question on the
mind Of my class this one PerTerted distorted
wrorg crd foremost such questions must become in
passing into aid through such cork screw missions az
DIE class for minds tieres after IN sentiment
oijusiicc-oiten g.mIcro r elmption-4tthe bottom
Of what they trying Ia utter. if could only &c.
81 T. They 4re generally sound At heart in spite Of
lie headlights which zeal up their Understandings.
Hesrien "a this enc, for example:
10 re Esiarcf Tis - q T5-~ac
Ssh: lcm hspIy 20 sec ycu como 90. as in tbs II.
c'osCd scrip against TIC proceedings in the case Of
Nmd. v hen the gay 20 ulplnsh u twill excite ~ 70
s.sGrce end h,ooGsled Nou have long been advcafin
tie GoIg ly q Capital Iun-hmert. IfCsrtsl Pru.b
r,eIt wls cuswedn kentucky how long wouf the Waris
Hyei have long beer in the opinion that wlca & anil
F11lAtLi = Zone tway blood would TOW IN our .,ree.s
Ii the TfCscLs law does rain what human would
sfIsr when only Imprisonment would BE- the recon-
ese when through fear OF assa-sinaon the Keeper of
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-05-22

Tie Senate was not in session on Saturday having
adjourned until to-day.
The House Of Representatives met at O'Clock and
resumed the consideration of the Nebrask, bill.
Messrs. HARLAN and STUART of Ohio GOODRICH
and ErsiuNIs of Mass, and PENNINGTON Of New
Jersey, made speeches against the bill aud Messrs.
STANTON OF Tenn, HEM of Iowa WiTTE of Penn,
md CHAsTAIN Of Georgia spoke in favor Of the bill.
Twelve o'clock the hour for the general debate to ter
inmate, having arrived, motion all the getemen
WHO had not succeeded in obtaining the floor,
cfded the privilege Of printing their speeches. Sew
erGl amendments 10 the bill offered and rejected;
and at O'Clock. without taking vote the Committee
rose and tie House adjourned.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-05-22

We have received pamphlet OF l'5 pages, purpDraag
TO be a full and authentic report OF the trial o. Ma
j. Ward for the murder Of Builder. No allusn is made
however, to The offcnso the title page. This report
made by tho friends of Ward and is the one which Ward
lately announced forthcoming, and by which he seeks
his yindcoton. We had previously heard Of the puhlca
ton in question and had been requested to tho pub
lie against Us probable partially OF statement. We shall
enter into TO criticism OF It further than to say that Of
Tie IL pecos Of matter II contains 20 devoted - the
testimony in the case and hall to tho charge Of hs
Judge 10 to the arguments the side Of the prosecution,
ond riaefy-sir pages to the defense Of Ward. The
speeches on lis behalf which reported arc by Ion
Marshal, Mr. Wolfe. Gov. Helm and Mr.. Criileniea
The latter closed his remarks follows
"AoLer word g'renon and nave done Ny efvlee ia th,
volunteered rad hardly expected that nspo alt
aacl could excite attention 'ube, me 70 regosc VIVA sht
die friends yourc Be- den from him such an ho
had linn from his boyhood-l had known hs family IRON
nine the rscole ca Of the pa he memoy oioaf
early the ties that bound qs oSeher ihe1sn a,s
a. render proper, whose tusnts ti Nson
doc. concern luf client nystF an NOnnt'e-i
.,,d M they accepted and have gwen ia'n
L
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-05-22

authors rely for immunity from punishment ap,a
nothing but their skill in that sort OF fraud which
evades the law by legal bubbles and petiiiOggss de-
vices OF this kind of protection they are deprived !,
a srea. measure at least and we woull hops entirely
BY the decision of Judge Woodruff; snl we tras,
frat now there will be no delay in proceeding ssaias
the numerous kindred Enterprises" a: presea, q,
inc forward in this City Let the property at Oncsb
seized ana condscated, as fras il can be foani; AL
LET The parties concerned be treated with tao u!,s
severity Of tie law which they have wfaIy dcaei
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-05-22

FREE DFNocRATIc tOSgYNTIONs.-A State Convention
OF lie Free Democracy Of ilc State Of Indiana will b,
hold at Indianapolis the o5th inst All FREQ D,mocrit,
and all others opposed to the extension OF Slavery anil
further aggcssions Of the slave power, invited 10
attend Our readers already aware that similar Con-
venton will toke place at Worcester Mass, the 9st
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-05-22

There was great disturbance in the Park yester
DAY, and some very serious work with knives and
clubs. all growing out Of tie excitement attendant
upon street-preaohipg. Two or three persons We're
stabbed. but the wounds are not dangerous. dozen
or more were knocked down, trodden under foot. or
otherw,o Iuised: and for few minutes there was
danger of wholesale slaughter. In view OF such 4
state OF things the Myor ought at 10 exercise his
authority ara inter LET all preaching in the streets or
public places of the City else take such
to have order preserved SIS viii render disturbance
impossible Considering the character Of the preach
rg in question its suppression would seem the more
advisable Of tie two measures
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-05-22

NEXT GoyERSoR.-A correspondent wishes to all
the names of LUTHER BRaDisH, WILLIAM KENT aai
FRAsrrs u. CULVER to those already susgesseiis
connection with the Governorship OF cur stais
These are az capable experienced and deserving
Whcs. We trust none of them viii feel mpellei 70
decline until nominated or seriously threatened viii
......:
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-05-22

We give in cur Marine news from our Evening ei
ton Of Saturday, full .and special accounts of the
stranded ships on Squan Beach. Fortunately the
weather moderated soon after the ships struck and
no lives was lost though there was much difficulty in
l,ndng the passengers through the SUR. Both the
slips Will probably be got off after discharging cargo
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-05-22

TIE Coy2Ecrrour SsSAToRsHrP.-T' The Har5f1rd Ti~H
raves terribly over the election Of Mr. Gillette to The
Senate. II admits that Mr. G. stands fair. msnG
intelligence and Of moral principle, but pronounceshs
"pofical principles Objectionable. because he an
- nucnm nloI.isng aboiionsll
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-05-22

The Authorship Of the frs; Homestead bill ever drafted
is claimed, in document before us, for George w Allen
q native Of Wndham, Connecticut, nnd printer By occi
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-05-22

The SOUTHERN Book CoycERs.--A warm competition
Cor the location OF the Southern Methodist Book Concern
determined upon by tie Conference South, is being wagA
by different Southern cities Il bids fair 10 become per-
.ect mania.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-05-22
TIE Roll Or TaT.,iY:


The Representatives, from Tree states named
below voted on Monday, May 8 to take up the
kansas.Nebrasks bill with d view 10 urge its
immediate pafsfge, viz:
fsisF-1....a d. nJle.t
kFW-fANI sifisL-lerry iiilhafa
i.ssAcnUs-T s--fCnc RHODE ID iNp-fY1e
CcANrcIIClT Coin y. lH-cr..i. FlfM1sT-''.s
NEw-lorK-Ih ". Cummings. l.aU Na1-'ge,
Nike Wash William NJ I've. ID, William a Walker,
John Tnylor-6.
NAV JEHsaY-- sar,rel LILY George Nr.i--e.
NsfIyLsIA1hr As b. floIeuce. 1hr Robbins j..
VIZ crA ~. Wiz. john NcNr.r. S.i ne. A. Brdfes.
Chi.f.tn NJ Ststuh Iieuinck y Nri.ht. Asa Packer,
William H. krItz Jol u l.. Dawson, Michael {. Trout
CalO-Dbsld u. Disney, Flca. ". Green, Ld'ol y
Od--G.
I,ni,sa-Siri,h Miller VA - Engiih. Cy-rs l.
Durhom. - ~ lane Thomas a Hendricks. join g
iliiicis-Jaao,c Ahcr. willis Alien wm. 4 Rich
GItsf4-s
hIcuicsy-D-r'l Stu'r. D : Noble Sam. C'afk-]
Iowa Bernhard Hena. MIscoNsis-No1s.
CAlIFuEaIA-Mll!o3 =. Latham. J.s. 4. McDousl!--1
Total IL from Frcc'StatCs: to whom add
J. Gllncy Jones Of Pa. who paired of in
fayor Of tie bill, which was the same as voting
for il.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-05-22
Il frr ION re. o. red 81 as.ur.

] ff,
iop- Ia. rii-s eveIy o'het frs'1rs
Me- RI a. h,,.r o. 4 * 5os want
CRIsTaD HAIR DYE sold and applied, No
Aston House.
PoFJLAR TRsDr-DW GOODS CHEAPER TH's
sfe linz m ss BsITes Ls~ns Jsekone, Issse' D. Le
O. ga ,,s 81 e,rn tbr e. Shawl. Fae De D..s
foI Ltcss' Tfls siifs D-.'aas a. . pcf yaiA
.JrIIJfs's LInRARY Or DANCE Music, arrange ior
"! I'ao iissi Ps. o1. 49, Una o.
Ieks. Feores A.iis s;s - Gs.9sn foss' NJ, r. 7'
K', = - o.. ,s Pm, az =. =. ~ JILL
cen po..laas constantly ca aaId BznKY gozpos
CARPETISGs AT AUCTION PgIcEs.-IETERsoS *
HuHrHEKY 30 50 Bresd~sT eoHs5 e WI ts-t. hs7s -
Csrpsiing Tfieh hey ods4 o. tle fAoTirr .~ --~.-
F 81 T G,s { s.5ss e. e e "a '.'i
tnd ell cher goods e. eg.lif low fre.t
PIAXos.-T Gilbert & Co.'S Cystl! pa.acs Pc
Hiur pfros with wi,topt ths Hoisr ID N fo5 ;e'
ol's Psr.s ri DE ea..ses era q is Col' h5's-s
Was Piano p ~ improved .s' ,. ~ .i " o. ~
60 Bro1ayex ffesf wh sale q r-r o,el .ls7 eAa BE- -
On ifrd secola.d ssa, b.s-siu Ns~ tad Sec
''9l'14 FAA'' 10 cent H9sso Is #.rHI. n osl-,,
MoRsI's ixWGoEATrG ELIXIR OR CORDIAL
The tori of oil bodily ooinif sc tlse weh .l-ei tas
ses u soou ard e,eitsnt IRAN az pr,o7nd unv.ry
10 ,ss sr lon = as b5, 6sIy
Aehs IAysolhrse E'5's s 1',s p pI,oa r a. o. &
ous,i tracrs sLs- sion aud feevas O.
o4cctie rfrill synf
lie Cofd B. put rp ish7 s-d ia pat 3t'ea Pc
three dollar Ter 90 20 twelve 30
G. T.. Rrc. P.orgie.lr. 80 D. y 'adscv. I'd ~ r..
sod I, Dtgflsts t0plo- ~ tafj STATES SI-o- iIn '
Ns-f IrLea
Wlsrow sFAig MsNrrhCruHYEs. IMPORTERS Of
Gur CofNicTs LacE ar0 Muslin CURTAINS, D.r'sKs 13l
IrLiA,ns 8c-KfITY Yfacys.y. N.s 22' ~ 10Y sod .
gdsf oi iuflfe ftf ~ -fA-s--s o ne a1if'
Window 70 orcer Our sl9-i-f
furlaftn.g f~i REPUTATION nave
sisi--af b,ns IL G.. nare,s sse in fh, s.ie
UFrrtvcc SAIAvh.DFR S.Pgs ROBERT u.
PATRICK he s,e urE 10 ihe Und ~ o. ias
Owe C. eiasd sAFEs T. e. fiLs DffiAc E
CKos BsRs H. bet hi AccKs 20 5ed N le
De, No T. Peos door bow lii-s ane i2i-
rneiiy No. q } hn-r'
TLLoANT French PApLR IiAXGNGs.-S' TPHZS
Z BIEEu lmpoIss aid N-1ullcgir No loi B.1ldT'y, r
tie Il ATTENTION f. Vrcit splendid VAL
PAR nd DEC0RATloNs iii-n. and r. sale
V.ai o. low s.iee f-rk of h' nrtt- Kind.
rIonrfiT b. tl .hoT9ugliT Ieielt workbench
$780, -
sresu29qyk Da5l1 GTioa)le.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-05-22
The diference hetwnn, > cnnl N am d. M

ut ihis One seor,bes and esurs - h5se@ as'osas
their N'ey the oheI rro .h -is pea -.
Ssri' uees ard si.ss eesaifa color "h a. iigas i ha-
J. nCMo>kr MENSKS
also be had Nc. Bosdssy No. q Broadway
Nc. powev.
FURTHER PRooF.-" We have examined many
eeriecaics the possession te etr
of D. HooFIANDs Tsuewnd GERMAN BfrrgRs aal We Nave
lnown many friends who have tesn curtd Of Lts MI
Dyspt BY this nedere; hrit fore c.Crluer4 no our
esdos with eorfdcrce know ns iuf now prepared 30
fullest expectations ofthe owned sa who led
IT," iOclman u, as ed News
Yor .,e in Nov York by A. n SANDS No 100 rrlfrt
G. n RAe.Nc 1872 Brosdwsy; HAVLAND htRRAL RisLEY "a
50 Nsr-ensi Boyp PAUL No ls9 ChGaheIss. c CLIcK.
MEN Co. No 81 Bagclays; OLcorr. McAsSoN RossiN M
III Msiden ane Mrs HAYES BIo0kyr Ald BY Dsusss ana
isslers In medicine everywhere
B,TCHELOR's HAIR DYE is still the leading article
all the best DYs perfectly coonS
ne sppied Tens Of thousands IN all
HE world proclaim the only reliable DsE known. sold
BArcHELoR's, No 255 Broadway
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-05-22
DEsmLER's ANT.-PERlOmc PILLS,

FAIRBANKS PLATFORM SC.lLEs.-Long known st.
vercy tested slsays sh.-;se ssha,A-ga d sc
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-05-22

OYYNiNG.--p. DENIM 4 Co. VIII open their new
Nrslos, the ccref o. boadway and WaTeu'' on MoS.
a, I'D INST. VITA extensive VI ns ma 80
siNsd FURNISHING Gc0ps manufactured expressly tais
.tf,l 4 . at he INaa.c l.Ics cllalN
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-05-22

SAvI1X's TEMPERANCE BOgEL and TELEGRAPH
DNNG SALOON No Il Bssrsnt, y " ker. the Earoptaa
isn kces al ho Of n cay. iopsNe ROOM oll $50
50 rer nish JOIN SAvSSY Proprietor
Rri Surtfiu'ericnf.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-05-22

:tem2 99yk Dail1 eTIou1le.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-05-22

CRIsTsDoRos HAIR DYE sold aud applied, No
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-05-22

WINDOW SnADTS.--Wo have on hand ,le largest
,nd beat in The ely which viii sell doaer and
others IL than can elsewhere. Our consists OF
syery variety naIufcird. Cal and G. K aa Co.,
' Manufacturer md Importers. 70. 3l O. lflau-L
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-05-22
UNDER GARMENTS, GLOVES, Hosiery.
PArAs0Ls pLnasoLs !!--No. 40 Bowcry, be-

Broomcffs splendid assortment gently
iuced Prices Handsomely FCuRED SUE and SATIN PARsoLs.
umbrellas Of AL styles a. pncrs as low az
INV ''"N v. Z ~. D..
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-05-22

hLNhh u: ILhps ~ ", hoNi''N w
have Sslesrocns from No Wa; TO The spacious
No. 10 Nsar, between Pine and Cedar have
much extensive sccrfuNi r sriav sales than
toiore std sht usV ils. 20 the a. Works
Aii Furniture Fsry Gaf ar Carriage sc Ia sdd
iAtse facilities hive Ncd tc-sfe Gallery upward OF
40 10 feet with hhi rdsl'od 70 tn dso OF pc
eid otter works ~ public and private SALE FcE
patti, ulass OF sale, refer eaeSs sacon adv
HyNSN II. LEADS Co,
80 - ~. n h.t.- 2 n--- c 49,
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-05-22
TutT WONDERFUL CHlNANiAN.-i
CRYSTAL PALACE FIRST PREMIUM SEWING NJ

cHiNgsHo Machine heretofore offered for sale with
ose rnuiaotufed rd cold b. the Avery Sewing Machine Co.,
No broadway The simplicity OF th,f clurnc obyn'ng
tbo liability Of getting the pacf a The tch
durability doc The only prsct Al Machines offered
public. Bcsdcs the PGiclt or thse Machines m from
controversy In which em all Others Involved which
act consideration purchasers Those in first
article the cheapest and beet viii do well 10 cal before gch
lag cfcwhcrc Orders rciuslly attended % Addrsrs
THOMAS b. LACEY President Avery Sowing Machine Co,
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-05-22

BELLS! BBIIs! !-MENEEi.Y's celebrated Church,
Factory Steamboat rnfston I'D other BrLLs cont uty on
hard icund, Mxsr TROY r. Y AID a. The Agsn
lie lIoodwuy Newly Ao, rRANslTs LEVELS, Con-
Ar off the u,oetr urroV ed CO rtN,
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-05-22

MOUTH ATTENTION.-W made CLOTHING, SUIT
,le for The seagop Atoiias ard Style uowoIed AZ the
owest rales All articles suamniecd EDwARD HAcAETT Cloth
Inc Fuf of.um. No JOG FulOI-ft
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-05-22

MACNiriCEET IARr AZ AUcTIoN.-AL3zRr II.
NIcoLfy sell TINS DAY Nsy . ~ - of % ihe
MtTchsr' H,ckff fsRI Of ~ acs fed 20
the iov BYE Wechcser County NewIofs, qarsef
T1Hosd Rye station ~ tcles o. vhcl 40
Of cult alton 'e rest tDe WOO ofcA
rrf11ss T. hrcla two tory e.'e
House
gehouse CfaDsy, sfse bans Win ~ % ekesse
Stoek gfsL.s Coward HcDsry. hrscf sb the
huse tud Will The fam SPAR q fue ag h-s 7o YOKE
81 Cse an ofisT stock. std Aicptl impeclts 100 11e
Gus 20 The attention o. gen u o. tat j. lc1iniy
this notice such ttOnsr cAncs my nefei o asa
Ovfly
seat The ,oek vehiccs I'D serco'urs nllcrsn vii b. sod
IN nrrrai,~fent The ssIofs sLd ew eayc Canal
- snd station ten inns day cod h piaioa
stn per For fsIcuars Ell 10 IT, Atoletr NO
BiOatu
BAREGEs, BAREGEs, BhREGEs.-Ne VIII open this
rrirg socs n BsgEcas and BAHtcr A23Es snd
0gCANpsEs Lich viii ofsTt greatly reduced prc.A
LrADBEsTER& LEE. 10. Jf7. bs acway. L'o'a-df'
LINEN SHHETINGS N GREAT BsRGAINs.--Just re-
c.yd osse Of Gne BiRSsLEy SHggrsc lot n aaii whb
will se at 81, 81 AID n Jsd, ~ pr cen uadeT
ii.ir 10 imIOrf. LLADbLAiEr a -.
No 81 Br0af,gnv carler OF Leonardo.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-05-22
SAVING MISUNDERSTANDING PATENT fOR

SEWING MACIiINES--N ALJAtLE PATENT 70.
sALr-A capital chance Is now offered make splendid srecu
purchasing the LLITERs fTENr granted by Qacn Victoria
on ne day Septemher 1885, securing the exclusive ugt
thoufhou the British Empire 10 the latest improvemc ~ Sewing
scvorol different Machines producing
sup nor 10 any hitherto the public TO able person
mn this will be fod cheap and I'll ia les Supplied
foeralc The Iufcht dG bies OF great
proft. Apply personally OF by leit.rio
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-05-22

Tie Avery Sewing Machine (soca'ed) Is an IN
patent Of 1876 so q the teni gnied 20 y q
Eodect Dee 1853 aokrg idegtc stitch saGde BY tls Av
sfnosn aliug legi enforce his
der thn eeain persons rnar selling d Avcfy
ehrrs ELIAS HOWE Jr 80 5'1 bro siysny.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-05-22

HOOP, BATThLL ~ Mass
Ntssfs NooLDREpGE, kEENE MOORE. Lynn, Mass
Cherries A. puIgn has longer license make, Sew
Machines under IL his hcel ed AID nder,A
ELIAS HOW, j., Paeutec vf me
Original Sew ng Machine No Is GnONerst Boston ard No 10y,
rrpndw New y ORR MAY I. 1854.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-12-23
To the Manufacturers, Mechanics, Artists, In
ventors, and others, Of the United States.

On the 9Th day of February. 1855, will be
commenced, in the halls of the Smithsonian In
stitution, in the city of Washington. a Grand
Exhibition of the Products Of the Taste. Skill,
Enterprise, and Industry Of the American Peo-
pie.
This Exhibition will be cotton up by the Me-
trOpoltan Mechanics Institute, but the desi gn
is not to limit the sphere of its operations and
influence to any narrower bounds than the en-
tire Union. =
A minute programme of the plan adopted
has been issued and copies OF it will be prompt
ly transmitted to all persons making appllca-
ten to the undersigned for them. He will also
cheerfully respond to the inquiries of all per-
sons interested in matters connected with this
enterprise.
Publisher of newspapers and other periotli-
Gals are particularly requested to direct to the
Exhibition o. the Metropolitan Mechanics Il :
stitute, Washington, ID. c." one or more sets
of their publications. for suitable period prior
to the opening of the Exhibition. The num-
bers thus forwarded shall be carefully arranged
and displayed, and shall thereafter be preserv-
ed in the Library ofthe Institute Evidence Of
such deposit will cntitle any person sustaining
to publication the relation of editor.reportcr
or correspondent, to the privileges of the Ex
hibition.
An appeal is respectfully made to the cour
tesy and public spirit of the Press throughout
the country. to give place to this brief cOmmu
nication and an assurance is given that the
Institute will. by every means in its power, re-
ciprOcate the favor thus conferred.
TIC. CONNOLLY. Superintendent.
Washington, Nov. q, 1854.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-12-23
THURSDAY MORNING, DEcEMB'R 2l, 1854
Thanksgiving.

The time-honOred custom of our ancestors OF
appropriating one day in the year to return
thanks for the blessings of Almighty God, will
this day be observed by the people of Minncso-
ia. in pursuance of Executive proclamation.
We hope. as does every good citizen, that the
day will he properly respected, and that all
will feel it their duty to lay aside their worldly
ayocatiOns. and treat the occasion in that be-
coming manner which the teachings OF early
days were intended to impress upon the heart
OF every son and daughter of this free Amcri-
can land.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-12-23
THE MINES TIA N
WEDNESDAY MORNING, DEC. 20, 1854.

Another Small Tempest raised In very Small
reapot ut the Insii CATION of one or two very
Small Men who have Small Means to iavest In
small Quantities of Real Estate In Minnesota
the Investment Proposed to be made with a
view of Robbins the Actual Settler on tho Pub
lie Lands,
We seldom, if ever, get up such an impos-
ing head as the above, bat as we are about TO
administer to a case of '.swell head"-though
In a mild and summary manner-we hope to
be excused by our readers. The Democrat OF
Monday evening contains the following cor
rcspoudence:
GENERAL LAND OFFICE, !
December, ), 1854.
SIR I'm compliance with your oral request
of this morning, have the honor to enclose
,he COPY of a Joint letter from the Register and
Receiver at Saltwater, dated 18th September
last. reporting the public sale of land at their
Office on the llth, same month; also the copy oil
a letter from VIM. Henderson, of the 18th Sept
in relation to the manner in which said sale
was conducted.
On the 4th October, the Register and Re-
eeiver were instructed to make joint report
and furnish evidence of the combination re-
ferred to by them.but as yet,no reply has been
received at this Office tho cuijoot
With great respect.
JOHN WILSON,
Commissioner.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-12-23
Superior City.

Otis Hoyt and john o. Henning, Land Off
GERS at Hudson, Wis, have decided the town
site claim contest for the site of Superior CT
ty,' against B. W. Brunson and Others, the
bgna fde prOprietors There is something sim
bular in connection with this decision as there
can be no doubt ofthe validity. in law, of the
posed. The entire particulars will be spread
before the public in few days.