The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1854-12-11
NEWS ITEMS.

The Milwaukee Scntine! says that the Hon. John
b. Macy, the present Democratic member OF Con-
gress from the third District of Wisconsin,, has been
defcuted, by majority unparalleled in the history OF
political contests. 1t thinks the majority of his fu-
sion opponent will he 5000.
The new republic on the Orange River, South
Africa, the sovereignty over which was rel'nqu'shed
by England, has been organized as Republic, by
the choice of Mr.. Hoffman President. He re-
cevel 624 votes to 63l Tor two other candidates.
1t is proposed to unite this country the Trans
Vaa lands the two to be known under the title fthe
"United States.''
A college has been established in the Sandwich Is
lands, near Honolulu, by the American Board Of
Commissioners for Foreign Missions, the Govern
ment giving the land. Between $4,000 and $780,
900 have already been expended on the buildings.
At St. Luke's Church, in Rochester, few weeks
since, a we'll known member Of that church dropped
into the contribution box check for $500, " for
Bishop Lees aid and comfort in establishing the
Protestant Episcopal Church, in its simplicity, in the
diocese Of Iowa."
There were three suicides in New York on last
ntrSuay. JOnn I1ainttoH, CCotCh, "Scu Il,
took laudanum because he wanted work and couldn't
get it; unknown man, supposed to be German,
blew his brains out with pistol because he was
starving; and Bridget Savage, aged As, took lauda
mum because she was low spirited.
Many of the citizens Of Savannah, Georgia, on re-
turning to their homes from their prolonged absence
during the prevalence of the yellow fever, have found
-
that place says that during the two months past the
burglars have been at work with the most reckless
daring.
The first application in the Sandwich Islands for
bank charter has recently been made, the first steam
-four mill has been built and the first -four manuf,c.
tured. The people seem determined to render them
selves independent of foreign support
The New Brunswick Government has been form
ed, consisting of Hon. Chas. Fisher, Attorney Gene
raj; Hon. J. Johnson, Solicitor General; Hon. S.
l.. Tilley, Provisional Secretary; Hon. Mr.. Stevens,
Surveyor General; Hon. Mr.. Richie. Hon. Mr..
Brown, and Hon. Mr. Smith, Executive Councillors,
without place. The House voted down PROPOSE
tion OF " want of confidence" The Legislature has
been prorogucd. The Governor signed the Reel
procity Bill.
The Louisville Democrat says that the American
Express Company robbed Of the sum of 1900
between Greencastle and Rockville, Indiana, a few
days ago. No clue has yet transpired to the per-
petrators.
On the 3!st October there balance in the
Treasury of Rhode Island of Ss5,705.s7. The re-
oeipts for the year were ,l9. and the cxpen
ditures like bank assets and liabilities were made
balance.
We have been furnished, says the Shasta Courier
OF the 2lst uimo, by Isaac Roop. who has been re-
siding in Honey Lake Valley during the summer, with
the following statement in regard the present years
emigration over the Noble route Up to the time Of
bis departure from his ranch, in Honey Lake Valley
week or more since, there had passed 2,l36 men.
TIC women, and 315 children, total, 1929 PERSONS
These emgrants brought with them $40 road wagons,
S3spring wagons, and upwards Of 900 head Of cat
tie.
The Grand Encampmcnt of the Independent Order
of Odd Fellows, held its quarterly session, in Cncin
natl, Tuesday. The following officers were regu-
larly installed;
w. 8. Phares, Of Hamilton, G. p.
e. ". Powan, of st. Mary's, M. E. H. p.
Joha A. Adams, Of Milford. G. ] s. w.
]. Griswold, Of Cincinnati, G. S.
p. H. Broncrod, Of Springfield, q. T.
N, Stewart, G. l. w.