The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-06-24

ietneHlDeTeu lrOm MS cOnneCtlOn WIN the
horrible butchery in which John ii. Pleasants
~ that time and for many years previous Edi.
tor of the Richmond Whig lost his life. The
affair was called a duel. but in all the essen
tials OF barbarity it was worthy Of the lowest
savageS on the face of the earth. The Detroit
Tribune say that since killing Peasants. young
Ritchlc has borne evidence of being doomed
man. The mark of Cain was upon him, and
acting upon the belief that he was stunned and
desplsed by society. he in turn sought refuge
in his own thoughts in dissipation.
Some six or eight years since, while spending
few weeks in Washington, we observed a
young man of large size and handsome figure
and face. who had no apparent occupation but
spent his time lounging about the bar-roem
and sitting room of the National Hotel. lie
was seldom visible during the day, but at night
was always there, generally more than half
Intoxicated, always moody, stunning CONVEX
tion and apparently anxious to escape both his
own thoughts and the companiOnship of others.
Ills appearance attracted our attention, and
those Of whom we inquired concerning him
told us that he belonged to one Ofthe best FAM
lilies in Virginia-that he was highly educated
and promising talcnt-tlat he had made
most excellent start i j, life, but that he had
acted rs one of Ritchie's seconds in the bloody
and brutal afiray which consigned poor Pleas
ants to the grave. From that time his course
had beeu rapidly downward. He had become
an Outcast from society. mainly from his own
inability to mngle with other men, had sought
relief in dissipation, and had become the mere
wreck which we then beheld. We have heard
nothing of him since, but presume he died some
years ago And now the principal in the trans
action, after long and we doubt not still keener
sufferings, has followed his victim and his ac-
cOmplice to the repOse of the grave. 1t is often
a shOrt-sigbted judgment which prOnounccs the
victim OF crime to be the most unfortunate of
the parties whom it invOlves.-JN. Y. Times.
LUMBER ON THE GRAND AND MuskEGoN RIVERS
The Grand Rapids Enquirer in quoting the
present prices of lumber in the Chicago market
says that the advances indicated have simulated
the manufacture of lumber in q great degree
and must add largely to profits of lumbermcn
and to the wealth o: this country. Last year
the export of the lumber alone, exclusive of
lath, timber, aud shingles, from the mouth of
this river, amounted to 1000 900 feet from the
Muskcgon. upwards of $1,000, 900 feet this year
not less than 9O,OOOO 900 feet and it is quite
probable lOO,O0O,OOO feet will be exported from
the Grand and MuskegOn rivers. This, at the
present prices, and we see no prospect of fall,
will nett the manufacturers an average price of
not less than twelve or thirteen dollars at the
mouth of these rivers These estimates which
we are confident are not exaggerated, will give
export for this article alone from these two riv-
crs offrom eleven hundred to twelve hundred
and fifty thousand dollars, which will in cOnsc
qucncc of increased price and quantity, exceed
any previous year about one hundred per cent.
Chicago Press, May Is.
THE KNOW NOTHINGs STILL AT WORK.-The
Harrisburg Herald states, that at the municipal
election in Lancaster City, Pa, lust week, two
gentlemen well known as candidates, were
elected school directors by about sir hundred
majority over two regularly nominated candi-
dates on the Union ticket. The successful cand-
idatcs were astOnished at the unexpected result,
and cannot account for it.
NEW HAMrs,fIIRE--The election for U. S. Sen
atOr is to come up in the N. Hampshire Legisla-
turc next Friday. 1t is said, that Hon. John p.
Hibbard on the other. The latter will probably
be elected, or some one of his politics, though
the vote will be close.--BOsfOn Atlas.
BEoOKLYN, June l1-6P.
The street preachers assembled to day as
usual at their respective places and commenced
preaching. No violence up TO this time. Six
military companies arc under arms. A large
concourse OfpcOplc from New York are present
7P. M.-Thc excitement in Brooklyn is very
great at the present hour. The police are out in
both cities in full force although several small
fights have taken place, no serious difficulty is
anticipated.
SP. M.-Much excitmcnt exists and there
are fears of serious trouble.
A row occurred on State stcet about six
O'Clock, in which pistols were fired. Two per-
sons were carried away badly injured.
1t is said that large body of know Moth
ings have arrived from Philadelphia, armed to
the teeth.
BRooKIyS Junc 70
The night passed off without any serious dis
turbancc, though considerable excitement pre-
vailed in the city.
DEATH FROM HYDRoPHOBIA. - We learn from
the Cincinnati Commercial that Mr.. John Crook
son died in that city, of hydrophobia, on Friday
evening. He had been bitten by a mad dog
about three weeks previous. The wound was
healed up. and nothing further thought of il
until Thursday evening last, when he complain
cd Of feeling unwcl Friday he was taken with
convulsivc spasms, which gradually increased
towards noon. when he became so violent as to
require the strength Of six or seven people to
hold him. His appearance was shocking in the
extreme foaming at the mouth, his eyes pro-
truding from his head, and his limbs wildly and
convulsivcly tossed about, as the spasms seized
him. Ever and anon he would shrek for water
and again entreat those present not to drown
HILL n liIGIe aItCT HOOn, Sue WOTsS symptoms
presented thcmselve and shortly after clock
the poor man died in the grcatesr agony.
Benton. besides being elected to the United
States House OF Representatives by the people,
and afterwards to the Senate by the Legislature
will be next President. Put that down as a
fixed fact. We sec it "sticking out" He is
now the most popular man in the country
Sr. Louis Dem.,
Prince Albert has given a new evidence Of
being a sensible man. A sum of money was
raised to erect statue Of him in commemora-
tion Of his services in originating and develop
ing the idea Of the Exhibition of the Industry of
nations. The Prince has declined the honor Of
the statue, and suggests that the cash be used
for the purpose of the permanent encourage
mcnt of the gcaat objects for which the exhibi-
tion was originally instituted.
SWEET THOUGHF.-Whenever we find our tenn
per rufaed toward parent, a wife, asister. or
brother, We should pause and think that in
few more months or years, they will be in the
spirit land, watching over US, or percbance we
shall be there watching over them left behind.
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