The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-09-23
~ The Galena arrived yesterday at one

o'clock Among the large number of passen-
gers we're our fellow-citizens, Gen. Van Etten,
David Olmsted, Esq, Elder Brooks, Mr.. Hugh
min, Mr.. Kern, of the firm of Markley d Kern,
and several others; also, Hon. Robt. Smith, OF
Illinois, Ira Bidwell, Esq, Of Michigan, and Mr..
W. B. Brsbeis, of Prairie du Chen
LAND SALES AT HUDsoN.-Wc learn that most
of the lands advertised in the Willow River
district, were taken by presumption and pur-
chasers previous to the closing of the office on
Saturday evening. A sale of one tract of Min
eral land on Lake Superior was made at $500
per acre. The rest all went off at SIPS.
MIITARY.-Wc understand that the several
companies of the Sixth Infantry now stationed
at Forts Ripley and Ridgley, and Maj. Sher-
mans command of Third Artillery, at Fort
Smelling, have been ordered to California. The
forts of Minnesota are to be garrisoned by six
companies of the Second Infantry.
Ess- Capt J. d. S. Todd, of Fort Ripley. is
upon visit to St. Paul. The numerous Min
ncsota friends of the Captain, among whom he
has resided for seven years, viii greatly regret
the vicissitudes Of his profession, which are
about to carry him to California
ES- James Beatty, of Itasea, has been NOM
mated as the Democratic candidate to represent
| Benton County in the next House of Represent
ativcs.
Mr.. RIcE.-Thc editor of the Democrat, in
defining his position upon local questions, for
the benefit of the Pioneer editor and others who
may he in doubt as to where the Democrat
stands. speaks thus Of Mr.. Rice and the charges
which have been brought against him by per-
sonal enemies in the Territory:
Some time before we entered upon the duties
of an editor, number of the friends of Mr.. Rice
(ourself among the number) wishing to know
the truth respecting certain charges that had
been made against him, addressed letter to
each Of several members of Congress asking Of
them their candid opinion in regard to the
course of Hon. IL. NJ. Rice on the repeal of the
Railroad BILL Replies to all these letters have
not yet been received, but enough is shown to
prove beyond doubt to the intelligent people
Of this Territory that our Delegate had nothing
whatever to do with the alteration of the BILL
and that he eXcrtcd himself to the utmost to
prevent its repeal, where his influence would
be of most effect, personally among the mcm-
bers And still further. that he has been an
active, ardent, and Industrious member of the
House, always having in view, and cXcrting
| himself for the true interests of Minnesota
These letters are from men OF unllnpeachable
character, standing high in the councils of The
nation, and who would not allow published
what they believed to be in the least untrue.
The editor of the Democrat further states that
the following is his 1.-THE editor's] platform to
be presented for adoption by the people Of Min
nesota on the tenth day of October ncxt--thc
day OF election:
Whereas it is supposed that certain evil
minded persons, instigated by the devil. and
their own corrupt and wicked hearts, have COM
bined together to counterfeit rctard. and pre-
vent the development of our Territory. its fu-
ture prospects. wealth and Importance by wick
ed acts, selfish and sectional in their nature :;
and whereas it is the duty of every good citizen
to throw aside all feeling. other than the pub
lie good and prosperity of our Territory, and to
stand up n,antuly for his rights. privileges and
Observation-Disclosures RESOLVED. that we, the
.knOw-SOmethings. in solemn conclave assem-
blcd, do pledge ourselves each to the other. to
work heart and soul for the general good of the
Territory. without regard to sectional feeling.
private and selfish quarrels, rival interests or
distinctions of religion, birth or parcntagc.'
GAENA AND CHICAGO UNION RAILROAD--Thc
regular freight and passenger trains commcnc-
| ed running to Scales Mound yesterday. within
l0l miles Of Galcna. Passengers leaving Ga
lena at I, AN. arrive at Chicago at 6.3O. PM:
and Passengers leaving Galena at 5. PM. ar
rive at Chicago at 40, AN Fare through in
lirst-class cars, So: second class, S1.-Gale a
.4dc.
NEw-loRK. Sept 13.
Several failures among stock brokers are an
nounccd this morning i'll consequence of great
rise in Eric.
Further dispatches from Maine. Morrill's cleo
ton for Governor certain. Not single Demo
cratic Senator has been elected.
Dates from Mexico to the Sd received. Sew
eral victories by the government troops, over
the insurgents.
Queen Victoria has ratified the Fishery trca-
| ty, and orders have been sent to Canada fol- the
! immediate admission OF the fishermen.
The President approves Of the sentence of
the court martial, cashcring of Capt. Downing
| FAILURE OF THE PROJECTION INSURANCE Co.
The Hartford Courant of the 9Th inst, says
1--WE regret to be obliged to announce the fail
y
The late numerous and devastating fires, and the
great losses which they have sustained have
compelled them to make assignment. The
Directors have employed all the means that lay
in their power to avert The calamity, bat their
efforts have been unavaiing. Persons holding
| policies in this Company will see the necessity
of an immediate reinsurance in some other of.
| fee.
| \ CONSCIENTIOUS PPEsIDENT.-Prcsden
Pierce would not sign the River and lIarbor
bill. Oh no he had conscientious scruples
about the coIstutionality of some of its points.
even though it contained nothing which had
not been approved by 4 former Administration
Of the highest Democratic authority. He is too
careful OF the peoples money to suffer dollar
of it to be appropriated TO any object Of doubt
full constitutionality.
Happy would it be for our country. if he
! would apply his constitutional scruples and