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Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-06
Regular Correspondence of the Times.


?. S. open my letter to inform you of the
':Fugtiyc Slave case in Boston"-an account OF
which send you herewith. Such is the first les
son read by the people to their representatives al
Washington. doubt if another fugitive can be
returned to the Southland however much it is
to be regretted that excuses like those in Boston
should be committed, it is to be hoped that those
in power may learn in season that the rights OF
the people are not to be trifcd with, and that
those out of power shall look well to whom they
delegate the right Of representation. o.
(y' The remainder Of our Correspondents let
ter shall appear to-morrow.-ED.
From the Chicago Daily Tribune. (Extra1
FUGITIVE SLAVE CASE IN BOSTON.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-06

ELEGANCE OF LAKE STEAMBoATs.-Messrs Con-
ring & Co. of Albany, have recently imported
$4,000 worth of plated ware and table cutlery
for the steamers Plymouth Rock and Western
World which are to ply between Buffalo and De-
troit, connecting with the Michigan Central and
Michigan Southern Railroads. These boats are
owned by Isaac Newton and the comp inies above
mentioned, and for elegance will be unsurpassed
by any other boats on the lakes.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-06
ENGLISH CREW MURDERED.

A correspondent of the New York Observer.
writing from Athens, (Grceee) April 26, 1854
says:-
We have received Intelligence here that should
be speedily known in America. that captains OF
vessels may be on their guard in coming into these
waters.
The ship Harriet" of London, bound for Con
stantnople, willie off the island of Andios, was
boarded, plundercd Of everything movable, and
the crew murdered. One Of them was an Ameri-
can, of New York. named james Williams, aged
q. The ships papers We're found on board in
perfect order, and the log written up to noon OF
April llth, CLEARING by compass, Cape Doro, N.
E. by n. II miles, weather calm AMI sultry''-
The next morning she was observed by the people
on the island, drifting about, and on her being
reached she was found in the condition mention
ed, with much blood on deck.
American captains would do we'll to look oul
for pirates in the Archipelago.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-06

LOOK OUT FOR AN EXPLOSION. - The Chicago
Free Press under this head warns its readers to
look out for an explosion, as racing on the West
ern wNtcrs is getting quite common. We have al
ready given our readers article on this subject,
and if an explosion does occur, they must remcm-
Der that the Times raised its voice against tn,
practice. The Press says:
owe are prepared for hearing any dav of a
terrible disaster on the Southern rivers Steam
boat racing Is greatly in vogue there just now, and
of course the result will be wholesale massacre
OF human beings on some fine morning. The
press, usual Is laoorng to keep up the rivalry
and excitement, and, of course, when the catas.
trophe comes of will very gravely inform the pub
lie that no blame attaches to any of the officers
OF the boat" If responsibility could be fixed
where it belongs in all cases of this character we
doubt not heavier portion of it would be found
resting upon the public press than upon those i'm
mediately in charge"
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-06

LUMBERING.-The lumbermen have been cna-
bled by the recent rise in the Mississippi river,
to get most of their logs into the main streams,
although the breaking away Of several booms
have retarded their operations. There are many
RATS now in the river destined for the places on
the Mississippi between this city and st. Louis.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-06
From the Washington Cor. of the Baltimore San.
Santa Anna in the Mexican Capital,

WASHINGTON, May ~.
Santa Anna came, ''like a thief in the night"
back to the capital, eighteen days before he was
expected, or had purposed, after having crushed
the rebellion of the Pinto chief. Giving no cred
it to the unfavorable reports of his enemies, l
was prepared for the statement Of Santa Annals
safe and triumphant return, which we now have
in a letter from Mr.. Grips to Gen. Gadsden.
1t is fortunate for this country, if not for Mex
leo, that Santa Anna will be able to preserve that
bewildercd country from absolute anarchy and
confusion the occurrence of which would rem
der it expcdient for the United States to take pos
session Of the country before the Mexican popu-
lation at all fitted for any political connec-
ton with the United States.
Senior Atocha was to arrive in the city of Mexi-
Co to-day, with the certified copy of the treaty
Gen. Gadsden probably left Charleston for Mexi-
co in the United States ship Fulton, yesterday
The treaty will, therefore, soon be ratified, and
Santa Annals power will be propped up by the
ten millions.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-06

The BAKER AND HOFFMAN AFrAR.-The fol-
lowing account of this affair, is from the pen of
Mrs. Baker. The account is published in the N.
o. Bee -
sHofman endeavored to pursuade her to go
with him to Germany, where he said he would
make her a Countess. On her Indignantly reject
ing his overture, he begged her not to tell her
husband, and excused himself by saying that he
had spells of madness, and stated that he was 60
ing to Germany. She thought never to see him
again but on the Goth of February, 1854, Mr..
Hoffman again entered my room, and seemed to
out speaking word-he then said he would not
leave st. Louis without taking me with him. l
reminded him of his promise so s0lemny made on
the 18th, and of the cruelty of his prosecutions
He at once became much excited-said he would
have me dead or alive-that it was useless for
me to resist him any longer-that if he could not
get my permission, he would take me by force
that he wished would tell my husband-that he
was prepared for Mr.. Baker-that he knew Mr..
Baker well, and would satisfy him-that l had
been guilty-that he had proof, and would write
letters to him and my relations, blasting my char
acter-that Mr.. Baker would desert me, and
l would be glad to come to him when forsaken by
my husband and relations-that he would take
me on the street by force, and carry me of in
carriage. He did attempt to use violence ON my
person. repulsed him, and he fed.
"After this, she informed her husband, who
gave her pistol, and teld her TO defend herself.
The next time Hoffman visited her, she fred ON
him, and then ensued the horrible scourging and
mutilaton he received at the hands of her husband
and friends.
"When Hoffman partially recovered, he still
haunted her boarding house, and she was afraid
to go out unless accompanied by her husband
She was informed that her character was blight
ed, but resolved to resent her insults. The cir
cumstances of shooting Hoffman, she narrates
thus:
ssWas descending Fourth st., between Locust
and Olive, not very far from the corner of Olive
and fourth, when Hoffman met me. He gave q
fixed look of contempt and as he reached my side
he spoke, AMI said to me, ssYou id W. Fi- |
red by his manners and words drew the pistol
and he ran. Ipursued him, and tried to FIRE it,
but | suppose did not pull hard enough.
fired ct him twice, and did not attempt to fire
again"
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-06

ca The name of the person who was pushed
overheard from the Minnesota Belle, on the 22d
ult., was Michael Cox. The name of his murder
er was George Harold. The affair occurred near
Clayton City, Iowa. Harold had been struck over
the head by brother-in-law of Cox some time
previous, and supposing that Cox was the person
took vengeance upon him in the manner above
related. Harold has been arrested, and will prob
ably be bound over for trial.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-06

MINNESOTA TOO COLD.-Our attention was call
ed yesterday morning to green Strawberries in the
garden Of Mr.. d. L. Fuller, of this city, the vines
Of which were set out only two weeks ago. In
the States if the vines bear the second year, it is
generally considered doing well. On the vines
which we saw we counted four and five strawber-
ries, well set, large and of healthy look. Talk
about Minnesota being too cold to raise :" cawn.'
Bah!
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-06

LAND OrrIcE ArFoINrNENT.-We learn that Mr..
Odds, of the firm of Rosser & Olds, lawyers, has
been appointed Register of the Land Office at
Minneapolis. His appointment has been confirm
ed. 1t is a good selection.
We also learn that John II. Mckinney has been
appointed Receiver at the Root River Land Dis
trict at Brownsville and John r. Bennett, Regis
ter. Also, Roswell P. Russell Receiver at the
Minneapolis District.
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Further by the America.

BOSTON, May 70.
The Baltic feet have been reinforced by two
British and eleven French ships Of war.
Some English steamers had fired into Sebasto-
pol, but the invitations to combat were not &C
cepted.
The attention of the British Parliament has
been called to the necessity of devising measures
to defray the expenses of the war. The item of
transporting alone reaches three million pounds
sterling.
$4,000 French troops are being organized at
Zomau destined for Finland, to cooperate with
the Swcdes, and the expense of conveyance to be
betrayed by England.
The blockade Of Greece by the allies was Off
cally announced. The insurgents had been beat
| en- at every point.
Advices from Hong Kong to 18th of March
state that the Imperial forces had been de-
feated.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-06

PENNsYLvASIA.--The citizens of Clarion county,
Pa, have held meeting, and voted unanimous
ly not to vote for any man for an Executive or
Legislative Office who is in favor of the Nebraska
Bill. This applies to either Wing Or Democrat.
Similar meetings will doubtless be held in the 9th
er free States of the Union. All right.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-06
Renewed Rebellion in Cubn-Stirring Events at Han,
4:

Renewed Rebellion in Cubn-Stirring Events Hand.
We learn from our Washington correspondent
that private letters from Cuba, received by the
last arrival render it exceedingly probable, that
the Island is at tsis moment state Of Revolution
and that both Spaniards and Creoles arc enlist
ed and organized in resistance to the Spanish
power. This intelligence will not surprise any
who have carefully watched the proceedings Of
the Spanish Government, and who have been at
all aware of the real state of feeling among the
inhabitants of Cuba.
The correspondent who communicates the above
information to the Times, is the best 'posted' of
any Washington letter writer's in the projects plans
and purposes of the Pierce administration. What
he learns, he generally gets from high quarters
We are, without doubt, about to be plunged into
exciting events involving the acquisition Of Cuba
by the United States.-St. Louis Iatelligencer.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-06

WNrzR Mail TO ST. PAuL.-John Frink 4 Co.,
have got the contract for carrying the mail I, ST.
Paul by land, on the west side of the Mississippi.
They will commence in July. This will be a great
benefit to Dubuque and ST. Paul and Immensely
so to travellers in the winter season, for they will
save one hundred miles journey, and have much
better road fnnesofiou.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-06

CT We refer persons who have Game of any
kind to the advertisement of Mr. Charles Sy-
monds, who is authorized to procure such as can
be found in the Territory for the Pleasure Party
expected here on the 9th or 10th. Persons having
such game will confer favor by leaving it in Mr..
SymOnds' hands.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-06

FIRE IN CHIcAGo.-We learn from the Demo-
cratic Press that fire broke out in jefferson
ST., Chicago, on the Goth, which swept nearly the
whole northeast quarter of the block, laying in
ruins some $4,000 worth of property. The fire
was confined principally to the west side of JEFF
ferson between Lake and Fulton streets.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-06

1t was unintentional on the part of the
Times to convey the idea that the Minnesotian
did not publish all the toasts at the reception
gathering in honor of Ex- Gov. Ramsey. We sim
gled out the toast given an excellent one, with
no intention Of doing injustice to our neighbor.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-06

A Coop IDEA.-We learn that Gov. German
intends to keep correct statement Of the number
of persons who locate in our Territory at those
points where post-of6ces are established.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-06

THE MASSIVE are glad to find our neighbor
OF the Democrat coinciding with us as to the ne
c,ssity of better mail facilities. We sincerely
hope that our cosemporarics will keep this matter
sgtsted until our sufferings are removed. We
want and must have better mail facilities.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-06
MARK THs.-Thc Lake Superior Journal o

MARX THIs.-Tho Lake Superior Journal OF
the 18th inst. says:
Our first mail by steamboat for the season
amounted to some sixty bushels of mail matter
for this place and Lake Superior, about one third
of which constituted our share. From this we
can reasonably infer that there is something 60
ing among us.
All the Lake Superior steamers, excepting the
Napoleon, are now up the lake, and not less than
10000 barrels bulk Of mining supplies will be
landed at the several towns within one week s
time, and an addition of some 1000 souls to the
population of the country.
Gy'Is not the trade of Lake Superior worth
trying for?
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-06

Does.-A .'dos pound'' has been prepared by
Marshal Miller, who intends to rid the city of this
canine. nuisance. It would be we'll for citizens
owning dogs to- look at the Law on this subject.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-06

e. The Louisville Democrat publishes at the
head of its columns each day the names of the jury
who tried Matt. Ward, in Hardin county, KY
One of them has written to the editor requesting
that he will attach to his name" store-keeper at
the Cross Roads, where all descriptions of goods
may be obtained, cheap for cash, or in exchange
for country produce" Cool that!
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-06

The Planters House, ST. Louis, is to be
enlarged to double its present size. The cost of
tn cn,a:cment will not be far from $ll5, 600.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-06

RouAxcR.-On the last trip Of the Galena to
st. Paul, New York man was on board, in full
chase of his wife, who had left her home for Min
nesota in company with an amorous neighbor, the
married father Of five small children. The truant
wife took her child and $500 of her husbands
money as capital stock in a new country.-Galsna
.Jefeys0nian.
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ca The steamer Henrietta arrived at our levee
yesterday afternoon, having left st. Louis, with
100 passengers. We are indebted to the Clerk
for st. Louis papers of the 18th.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-06

M,NxrsorA LAND BILI.-Col. Robinson, just
from Washington. states that the Minnesota Land
Bill has been favorably reported upon by the
committee, and now stands among the FIRST on the
cll,nder
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-06

"a There is magic in the sound of home. It
Is the spot hallowed by many fond remembrance.
And wherever our home may be, there we invoke
the blessings of Heaven to descend.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-06

CYT Col. Robinson, and others of our citizens
came passengers on the Galena. Mr.. r. is just
from Washington, and probably brings late news
respecting our land bill.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-06

CO The Galena made her landing at our Levee
yesterday noon. She brought 200 passengers,
AMI as usual, a large quantity of freight. We are
much obliged to the accommodating clerk for late
Galena ,apers.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-06

A bright countenance brought Down stairs in
the morning makes q little indoor sun that cheers
rs through the day.
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Go We are much obliged to our attentive Chi
caSo correspondent for sending US the news Of
the Fugitive Slaveca in Boston. ..
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-06

ca The steamer Nominee arrived ON Satur-
day last with 200 passengers from Galena. Tho
Nominee broke one of her shafts and will be
obliged to lay BY BY short time for repairs.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-06

CO The st. Anthony Express states that it is
confidently anticipated that the Suspension Bridge
at that place will be in order for travelling by the
last of September.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-06

CO We saw Il letter yesterday to gentleman
of this city, informing him that Ex-Prcs;dent
Fillmore and his daughter will positively be
among the number who will compose the excur-
sion party, which visit our CITY on the 9th.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-06

Quick TRlr-The Galena left Prairie du Chen
on We inesday 3lst inst, at Eve O'Clock P. NJ,
and arrived at ST. Paul at about IL O'Clock. The
distance is 2s9 miles. She left our Levee about
{ 70 O'Clock Yesterday afternoon.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-06

WASHINGTON, May %.
The President win sign the Nebraska Bill on
Monday, not being able to receive it before then
on account Of the adjournment of the Senate to
that day.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-06

IIoS. ii. NJ. RIcE.-Ex- Governor Ramsey, in
his admirable speech at the reception gathering at
the American House on Monday evening last, thus
spoke of Hon. II. NJ. RICE, our Delegate in Con-
;1css:
g. lie (Nfr. Rice,) needs no encomium from me
but wish, nevertheless, to bear witness here, that
he is most jealous, and successfully Jealous, too
in procuring from Congress the passage of APP
preparations, and such other legislation as re-
quire: and most arduously devoted, in forward
ing, by every means in his power, the interests of
our entire territory"
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-06

81 The price of passage on the American
Royal steamships, is to be increased, in conse-
quence, it is said of the increased cost of fuel.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-06

GALENA AND WAR EAGLE.-We learn from q
passenger who arrived on the Henrietta yesterday,
that the above two boats to be dashed together
for the pleasure excursion, one answering as par
lor and the other as dining room. A good plan.
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FI"I1I tItt NI'TVagU DdIIy (ENt
FUGITIVE SLAVE CASE In BOSTON.
L. 8. DEPUTY MARSHAL KILLED!

Boston, May ~, 1904.
There is a great excitement in this city, grow
ing out of the fugitive slave case. The examine
ton commenced on Thursday, and was resumed
this morning before crowded court, while out
side it is estimated there are at least 5000 per-
sons congregated.
During last night persons were seen on corners
of streets, discussing the case in the most excl
ting manner. The Deputy U. S. Marshal was
shot dead during the night. The Governor has
ordered out the militia.
SECOND DIsPATCH.--The examination is still
proceeding amongst the most intense excitement.
The multitude outside continues to Increase
Mayor Smith spoke to them, after which the riot
act read.
The Independent Cadets and the Boston Light
Infantry are quartered at the City Hall. The
Light Company Of Dragons arc also on hand.
Mr.. Batchelder, the Deputy Marshal, who was
shot leaves family.
The entire watch police are on duty.
The meeting of last night is denounced by the
more moderate opponents of the Slave law. The
counsel of Burns have asked continuance Of the
examination until Monday. Several of the riot
crs have been arrested. detachment of U. S.
marines is on duty inside the Court House guard
ing the passage.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-06
NUMBER THE HOUSES.

Why not? St. Paul is large enough, and in
another year it will require something of this kind
to let people know where other people live
sCan you tell me where DR.. lives?" said a
stranger to us the other day. eyes sir he lives
in - street." 81 have been in that street from
one end to the other, but cannot find his resi-
dence," said the gentleman. What more could
we do9 And just so it is with great many 9TH
ers, who are but recently among us. Now had
the house been numbered, we could have said >
ssnumber such street, sir" and the man would
have sgone ON his way rejoicing"
1t is very true that in sparcely settled portions
of our city, the thing would not be so feasible,
but in our business portion, the buildings could
be numbered and be the means of much convent
ence to our citizens and strangers.
CoNuSDRUMs.-Those self complacent wits, Chat
bother their neighbors and exhaust at the same
time the small modicum Of brain with which they
are supplied by nature for better purposes,) are
certainly public nuisances, to abate which, every
true citizen should add his mite. Just to think of
being publicly waylaid, and an nsoluble, meaning
less conundrum inflicted on you without ceremony
for the qualification OF some eminently successful
bore, anxious to exhibit his talent in that line
Webster's dictionary definition of the word con-
undrum,' is sufficient indication of these men
ga low Jest, mean conceit % We 4" thank thee
Webster, for the word pit hits our ideas upon
the nail, and we hope this expose may correct the
weakness of these knights of the quill.
ExsGGERArIoN.-Man is prone to "high color
ing" and that, too, almost without exception.
stout man is always &c strong as a horse" and a
feeble one, seas weak as a cat" No story can
possibly lose by repetition, and joke be retold
without an addition of some kind. The worlds
tongue is like Falstaff's 'men in buckram 5" and
as the world gives example, can editors be blamed
for making &c shocking accidents" and &c awful
MURDERS - more shocking and more awful? Wher
mankind generally agree to cease drawing tn
long bow" we hope to be reckoned in the con
tract, as party thereto. s'Then, and not til
then, let our epitaph be written -
| Quick TME.-The news from the Chicago Jour
nal extra, respecting the Fugitive Slave Riot il
Boston, which we gave in our paper Of yesterda..
morning in advance Of our contemporaries, was re
ceived from Chicago in tro days and a-halc w
think this is the quickest trip a letter has eve
made between the two cities. The distance iron
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-06

FREE TRADE WITH CANADA.-Lord Elgin, Gov
ernor General of Canada, Mr.. Hincks, the head
Of the Canadian Cabinet, and Mr.. Chandler, Com
missioner from New Brunswick, are now in Wash
ington city, endeavOring to establish commercial
relations between Canada and the United States
on free trade basis.