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The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-09-30

re- The District Court for Washington
County. his Honor, ChiefJust Welch prcsid-
ing, is now in session at Saltwater
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-09-30

VERMoNT.-The Wig majority in Vermont
is a trite over citren thousand. This MAORI
ty is just as good for small State. for all eff
fcctvc purposes, a. though it were larger
taIena lar.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-09-30

re- \ meeting will be held at the Court
House. on Friday evening, to form Young
Mems Literary Society" in St. Paul.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-09-30

no Oar prophecy, says the Albany knck-
crbocker. is becoming fulfilled Flour is not
only falling. but Nill continue to do so until it
occupies a position lower than it maintained
when Greedy started the corn panic. The Tri
bune can do II great deal of mischief, if i. tries
The flour speculation which it induced some
three weeks since will ruin hundreds of one
rators. People who purchased for rise must
go to the wall Greeley should recollect that
the people Of this country are not like those of
Europe. they do not depend for living on any
one crop. When our wheat fails. we take to
rye and corn. Wien corn fails, we take to rice.
potatoes and cheap meats Like every other
bitter. a poor harvest has its sweets. 4 short
crop of hay always reduces the price of sheep
and cattle. Beef has fallen three dollars Il
hundred in eight weeks. 1t will fall still low
er. To produce famine in the United States,
all the crops must fail. To bring that about,
however, requiresa style of weather that never
yet existed. If the philosopher of the Tribune
would only reflect on this. he would not become
so early frightened as he does.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-09-30

10 The liquor dealers in New York are
organizing associations to oppose and defeat
the attempts to suppress the liquor traffic. A
large amount of funds are pledged In enc
ward $4,000 were subscribed.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-09-30

ro- John 5. Barry was nominated for Gov
crnor of Michigan by the Democratic State
Convention held at Detroit on the | ith inst.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-09-30

The New York True Democrat is dead
Burr. of Spiritual Rappng memory was its cdi-
tor. He will never be able to hear from it in
the land where good spirits go."-Chicogo
Journal.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-09-30

MrrroN CHorS AND WHSKERs.-Thc London
Quarterly attributes the origin of the national
English whiskers to the national English NUT
tOnchOp. Thus the reviewer connects them
"A mutton-chop suggested the form of a sub
stantial British whi>ker. Out of this simple
form countless varities have arisen one has
whiskrrs turned into the corner of his mouth
as if he was holding them up with his teeth the
second had wandered into the middle Of The
cheek, and there stopped. as though it did not
know where to go. like youth who has ven
turcd out into the middle Of the ball room with
all eyes upon him. another twists the contrary
way. under the owners cars another with a
vast Pacific OF face has little whiskers, which
seem to have stopped short after two inches of
voyage. as though aghast at the prospect of
having to turn such Cape Horn of chin
We perceive coming tremendous pair run
ming over his shirt collar. in uxuriant prOtus-
ion: yet we see as the colone! or general takes
off his hat to lady that he is quite bald /; those
whiskers are in fact. nothing but a tremendous
hardship from the veterans head.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-01-26
low MIR. GULLivER JUMPED INTO SOMETHING
CONGRESS-.

The Senate "Wednesday, made the Nebraska bill tbs
special order Tor Monday next with the implied nndsr
standing, as We carn TINT the discussion OF IL viii Ia
continued FROM day to day until the bill shall have be.u
disposed Of. ~
The French spola,ion bill was made tho special or.r
for Monday week. ''e'
Several private bills were passed. amongst which was
one giving hallpay for life TO tho widow Of the lac Major
General rown, To whose distinguished gaantry during
the war OF lsla Gen. Cass in advocating the bin paid
wel-meritcd tribute. r
Friday oil each week has been apart for the consd-
Grafton Of private bills.
The House Of Representatives made hut little progress
with business. Among the reports was ono from the
committee ON Military Affairs recommending the passage
Of the Senate joint resolution authorizing the President
the United States to coufer the brcve tile OF
General Tor eminent services in Mexico IL was reeyret
to the committee Of the Whole and will come up when
the calendar Is considered. y 1890
The reference of the Presidents Message occuped the
remainder Of tho day two speeches only being delivered
one by Mr. oliver OF Missouri against the tonnage nty
scheme aud the other by Mr. Maxwell of Yiorida In Ga,
yor OF the system Of giving donations Of the public
in aid Of internal Improvement
Both Houses, by unanimous consent have adjourned
over to Thursday, to allow members the opportunity N
attend the funeral Of Mr.. Bodsco-a signal proof of the
high respect in which the deceased Minister was held
Congress- and testimony Of respect also for his Govern
ment which has ever manifested friendly dispositions TO-
wards the United States.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-01-26
Gen. Plers.,s Fre..soll Letter.

The Washington Union denies the statement of the
Herald that General Pierce groe sympathising letter
TO the Van Buren, Free Soiefs in 1916 The Union i
may be noted in passing affirmed that the Hes Ids report
of treaty with Mexico destitute CT particle of truth
and yet in ten days. it published the leading provisions
o: said treaty The Herald replies to the Union "a denial
sud resSzeTts M ogn declaration 1t states that the
letter "a 10 possession Of John Cochsue the freesol sur
veyor of the Port :fNeW York and John Van Buren,
Judge Waterbury and others Lave bad the privilege Of
eading it, The letter. it says sympahis;a and fully con-
ours in all the of Van Buren, and his ireecl
parti'ans in New York. 1t challenges contradiction
from Cochrane, Waterbury and John Van Buren,.
This is lie with the circumstance-if it be He and
can, therefore, be easily reiued We shall look with in.
terest to the Development Silence by the parties deed
will be tautanIount TO confession
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-01-26

sST Some time ago We had accounts OF the
dongs of Consul Saunders London, from co,em-
porares of the Administration press. The Enquirer told
that this parsonage I" no got to London
than lac became the confederate and instrument Of the
thousand reroutons and consprators who throng the
streets OF the British Metropolis that "instead OF {.
sober and decent discharge OF the duties of his office
exhibited the spectacle OF diplomatic iunctonary
sorting with cuihroas and outlaws. and consDirns the
overthrow OF government with which his country is At
peace" The Enquirer furthermore told that the Pre-.
dent had recalled, or would Immediately recall Mr..
George \. Saunders we would beg leave here to in.
quire what has become OF tina; promised recall Has il
been issued or not? Some time has elapsed since the
announcement To that effect made, bu, We have
heard nothing of IT, We have waited patiently Tor
official statement corroboratng the predictions oil
the Enquirer, but have waited far an vain After
tbs account given OF this distinguished rather notor-
ofhcial quoted above, have very reasonably
felt considerable degree OF solcitude what
President Pierce would pursue Up The present time
however tie public informed Of any action what
ever, taken towards the removal Of Consul Saunders
Can the Enquirer inform whether, not the Presi-
dent has, intends make tue recall Its readers we
! imagine. well as ourselves, would like TO know
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-01-26

At the residence of his parents, Buckingham Cour,
House, Virginia, on tn morning Of the 18th instant,
GEORGE HOW'LL youngest child and only of Col Nor.
veil and Emma ~ Cobbs aged one year, eight months
and four days.
After Illness Of about four da, DURATION arising
from inflammation of the brain, this tender bud ssundered
from its parent stem and anspanted in Heaven
father. mother and two little sisters lett mourn
the loss OF little George here and to hope to meet him
the appointed time there.
On "Wednesday the 25h, 6,S oelort NJ IDA wERTIMER
infant daughter OF j. II. and Fanny Il. sesyres
The friends relatives OF the family those OF Mrs
Caidozo invited attend Church
Thursday evening at 81 O'Clock.
Ia Manchester Tuesday at o'clock NJ Of Paralysis, Mrs
CATHhHlSE I. BRANCH, In the bsth year Of her
Her funeral will be her residence
ManeheJter By the Rev Leroy Lee morning
Uhursiay,) atten O'clock
The friends and acqusinanees Of her family
tend.
eD- Enquirer requested to copy.
In this M the morning OF the 25h instant haPas
o'clock JOsEPiiiNE NJ daughter Of Alfred King Is
month.
The friends and acquainances Of her faier
asena bsaEy are Invited 10 attend her funeral om the
dehee OF Mr. BesIty, Marshall O'clock NJ
Thursday, the 2Jih instant, without further notice.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-01-26

IL THE SENATE fEsTERDAT-A communication was q.
ceVed from the Governor giving his reasons for the CT
ecise OF Executive cemency the several cases mention
ed as follows r. Vaughan sentenced TO one years impt
sonment In the PenitenAy, by the Circuit Court Of the
county oil Page,a ia Sept term for grand
ed John unger, convicted At the Nay term Of the
Court Of Jefferson county Of the larceny Of horse
sentenced TO the Peniientay for year pardoned on
tue day before his term expired r. s. Meeks conVe,ed
~ Tue ran term OF the Circuit Court Of Henry count
LOT unlawful saObng, and sentenced 10 one years npr
sonmentin neutrality-suspicious. before sent 10 Peni,en
vary John s. Mosby, student Of the University of Va
sentenced at tue May term Of tho Circuit Court Of Abe
marie county to pay fine Of $500 and 70 inprisopn,,
IN the county jail for unlaWfuy shooting Young man
named Turpin-pardoned; Henry Wilson, sentenced bv
tue Circuit Cou Of Augusta county, for the murder nj
Co'eman-reproVed for twenty dsys from 18th inst John
Jordan, alias Jno Slaughter free negro conyiced nv
the Circuit Court of Spotsylvana to FIVE years inpr,n
fnent IN PenitentSry Tor beating a slave Harrison and
taxing from his pocket sum Of noney-pardoped. Ser.
born Gran, free negro, sentenced 10 eonsneuso, IN
fenen'iay for life, by the Circuit Court or Hen,ic M
the pardon OF whom the opinion Of the Legislature :.
asked. -
Inc OIL authorizing the Board Of Public works IN ,o,.
Seoe 70 the increased capital stock Of the o,,r0. and
Ae'andfa railroad company or the e,,1n.;on ~ ,b;r
road to LncbLutR made the order for 10 dsy =, /
O'Clock 49," "
O'' 'nere'siog the sal,Sy q tho Cstk n ,Is pant
'sH''ry hOm 'I TO eight hundrsd doll,,. ,,,,.t
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-01-26
The Nebraska BlII

The Baltimore Patriot, a Wig paper, has Iocoloco
correspondent at Washington Thi, correspondent WAS
in high glee the other day he prospect the passage
Of the naked bill Of Douglas as originally reporteJsnd
which substantially surrendered all the territory TO the
freesoers. That BILL we're told had the hearty sum-
port Of the Adminsation.The party would tolerate no
.nendmen-but would force it through as it came from
the committee.
But Mr. Douglas himself having proposed to modify BIZ.
own oill-natters have assumed new phase-and this
worthy Democratic writer is in great alarm Hear him
Corre'pondeneeof the Baltimore Patriot.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23, 1854.
The new movement Of Senator Douglas has ,ak., tho
oest the truest friends of the all
PRESIDENT Perces friends all sea- the barque ra
ana 'here Is no compass or quadrant by which to steer
her. 10 drop the figure, Judge Douglas ne " bill has
producei sensation beyond anything have ever eIpe.
fenced The excitement rolls like the waves OF the sea
around the ated steamer San Francisco mountain high
In my last informed you that the Nebraska bill without
material amendments Administration measure
For this had indispuable authority but to-day there ia
new and significant move upou the political chess board
repeat the Administration sea- without compass or
quadrant.
The bill presented the Senate to-day Is "bran splinter
ne" and the best friends Of the Administration were
wholly Ignorant oft until the Young Giant of the West'
brought before the representatives OF the sovereign
states The new bill declares that tie constitution and
me laws Of the United States which are not locally inap
plicabe, shall have the same Office and effect within ts
taid territory OF Nebraska as elsewhere in the n,
'tAtes except the sh section Of the article preparatory
20 the admission Of Missouri into the Union approved
March 9Th 1920, which WAS suspended by the PRINCIPLES
81 the legislation Of 1850 commonly called the compro
mise measures, and Is hereby declared imperative
Many members OF Congress from non saveholdnp
States, Who ardent aud sincere friend. of tbs sdin
faton declare that they for this measure az now
amed their political death warrants will signed Their
oeoyed constituents will withdraw them from the Capitol
,d return Turn to home sweet home" there rest in
VIGOROUS retirement. The Hards are joyfuly-eIhu.
Deraat happy Their JOY knows no bounds They do.
care thst the little great lnoisiaun has played strong
hu ne s destined to occupy the Presidential CHI air
on tse 4th day Of March Ammo Domni 1851 The son,
on Tue contrary say that the movement Of Judge Douglas
uesBned 70 embar ass and thWart the administration
Ihe HdTds express the opinion that the new bill will tel
umphanty prevail in both houses whilst the softs s.y Il
Hm be s'opsndous failure. They add not p very clss
sc angaage, that In the next Presidential election IN,
quotation Of tue venerable Richie say "Nous Vertops
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-01-26
a WARNING

Delay harbor In your mind that sentence Of fools phi
osophy that disoass will well Of ITSELF that
with medicines few doarI Beware how
per with your general welfare.
Ye youths why viii persist 10 dosing With
the ty Rdusedtfn0 compounds preferred thsreby impair
your appetite and digestion, and destroying mentally
well physically when be cured with few doset plea
medicines7
We rakeS every and condition. why will suffer and
pine drag miserable existence. untitled for the eoy
ordinary pursai Of lief You
noJed Wish to be restored to health and treatment
pleasant eHestuA should MoRRis
chronic diseases been osny
pyscIan Of his day Many who have years aeted
with disease Consequences resulting from excess
restored TO health and under his really scientific
Should personal interview be Objectionable state your disease
ia writingenciose ave dyiars-addres Dr. W. B HoRRfs
through ONCE Nashville Tenn package Of rnedi
ene securely put up, will lie privately dispatch
full directions herewith, and no questions oefed
Persons living distance and snIc,sd with scroa Old IN,
GERS letter, Cancers Piles Pstuis In Ano, Gravel slrctes
elects disease uhatevsr Of malignant
character be cured At home by consulting MORRIS by
letter. post paid enclosing Fe Medicines pleasant and
SAFE per mail any pAri United States
Particular attention given TO the complaints
Ladies' may be aneted with Irgoaritss flour Alias
whites ProApsus Uteria Yang Womb
10 lay aside false deosoy romply Doctor
cures ,odrrdHfsdi
~ once over once, osd street. the Post
0eaos. Room. No u. up stsirs. no92-dly
nv sALKA superior Double Acton FngI,h Ha'p,
eos, JAS woODH0Usy,
Jt25 Eagle sq1sts,
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-01-26
sW- MOTHERS BnhAsr CLOTiis-rhess Cloth, viii d

gW- MOTHERS, BnhAsT CLOIii5-rhese Cloths will do
prevent Rising Breasts and give speedy
relief TO pain In the breasts Of nursing mother arising
cold other than anY thing known the wsd
day They may without the discomfort
ther, and procured and during period puspy
Whenever ds'geeable symptom Of hardness n1Amao
from exhibits ITSELF they guaranteed To give relief
and instance prevent the Rising thou.
who suffer dedNs during period nursing Directions
for using these Cloths accompany them,
They are 10 sale exclusively BY hDIE aRAY,
no22 Main street. Richmond, Virginia.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-01-26
PETERsBURG MARKETS Ian ..

Tobacco-Lugs Z Ia TO Sc. Leaf lie to So
Wheat.-The late foreign has caused further
advance In thi. article We heard Of sale to day at
81 per bushel General sales 80 to q5c
four-Ths article has advanced about Soc per barrel
within the last few days.
Corn-This article may now be quoted at 40 to 7sc.
per bushe of 81 lbs.
", catton-wo hear Of but little doing 10 this article
We quote at 3 DC.
Gnano.-S60 Tor 5000 lbs.
n. NJ. MARTIN & DOMAINS.
Commission Merchants
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-01-26

IL tie Editors of the Wig
DEAR SIRE Observing communication from the Pres
dent Of the Virginia Central Railroad which appeared IL
Of the papers yesterday aud which seerepublished
doubtless for extended circulation in your columns
this morning. have TO request that in behalf OF truth
and Justice you publish the between that
gentleman aud myself, which appeared in tho Dispatch
and which contains my statements OF the affairs OF the
Central Railroad Company, which the correct ones
bis objections the contrary Notwithstanding; aud which
calculated to place those their guard who might
other wise invest their funds their injury. In this
necLOn IL may not be improper TO notice communities
ton Of hs 10 the Dispatch OF this morning. although II "
such complete backing out from the question nc issue
between ~, that he who may read True, in his
statement which appears he charges the Interest OF
$685. o. though in his report cannot find that he hes
made any such charge against the Of the Compa
ny-as to the dividends which he has declared 10 bis
present inhibited condition By mortgage Of bis road for
5000 900 to relay track and my aluson to the
Of per cent for depreciation Of motive power and
cars, he oers explanation; and for hs benefit when he
makes up his In uturc and for the benefit Of
his stockhofdera would advise him publish in the pa
pers Of the day an article from the "Rnglsh Railway
Chronicle" which he will find in the American Railroad
Journa volume 22 page T. AZ ito the idea Ofmy intend
ing anything personal tow ards Col Fontane thought
that had set that matter at rest In the commencement
Of my reply to him contained In the Dispatch Of the gath
6stant. HENRlCO.
The Central Railroad.
tH-To he Etitor oThs Di,pdteh
STA Having heard from various sources that the sbovs
named improvement Ia very prosperous condition;
and learning that the Legislature had been applied 10 for
III for tho purpose Of completing the road
beg leave. through the medium Of your paper TO call
attention the fact The, the said osd IL in tho very
Of thriving and prosperous condition, and adj
ducs the reports Of the Superintendent to prove IT,
viz
Gross receipts or. repott 1882 tI7s,74J 81
Do DO do. 1868 2I0,062 II
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-01-26

Al meeting OF the Faculty Students the Medical
paImenI Of Hamydon Sidney College, held In the Lecture Room
MONDAY JAnnary 2sd 1884, Prof JOHNSON called
Chair and Mr. RoBERr 81 PuLIAH
After few remarks from the Chairman, explaining the object
Of the meeting the following ambie aud Resolutions
fered by Mr. William Robertson, Of Psyvana, and unan
mousy adopted:
Whereas has pleased Almighty God Of
his providence midst
aud fellow student, Mr.. J. a. g. KEEsEE-
Rssoicd Isl That sincerely sympAhise with his afflicted
family, Ia their sudden and Spected ioss.
2Gd That In the loss which
created Ia our circle and hearts, which few Ill.,
Sri. That three, consisting Nessrs James
smith, Of Henry, William Robertson Of PiitsyyaniA
Walter Douglas Of New Rent be appointed suitable
monument u mark the spot where friend laid.
a. That OF these resolutions be his beeayed
family and TO the different OF Richmond and Danye
publication. CAkTEH Z. JOHNSON, ~. D., China.
II. NJ PyLLIiu, Secretary.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-01-26
LIVERPOOL, MARKETS

The market continues buoyant prices of all article,
having advanced daily, and show large improvements on
the week, viz: Wheat ltd per bushe dearer -four So
6d per Dbl dearer, and corn qs dearer.
Messrs Brown, Shpley Co. quote as follous:-U. 9.
white wheat lis lod l2s Cd; red do los Sd la "a
western Canal and Cana dian aour Ais Cd 49, Philade
pha, baltimore and Ohio 4ss Cd ASS sour SOS s7s
white corn ass yellow ass mixed Ais The market closed
hrm on Friday, with good demand.
The advance was caused less by speculative feeling
taan an impression that the Spring imports will fall sho,
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-01-26

Mr. JACKSON, Of Wood delivered an able speech in III 4.
House OF Delegates Tuesday the suec. Of the inter
nal improvement policy OF the State. The discussion
gre" up on the Manassas Railroad bill. Mr. jackson
spoke at considerable length in favor ola udcous system
o' internal Improvement He contended that the State
amply able TO prosecute such works import
Ant without materially embarrassing her finances aud by
50 dong she would reap returns thereom sucien, to
compensate Tor all expenditures. Mr. J. is ready de.
batter and hsndled the subject with much ability.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-01-26
RICHMOND MARYE7,s ,Lnu,uv as

ToBACCO-Re eipts and transactions very light The
market is bare Of all descriptions Common middliug
kinds much in demand and prices a shade higher
We quote Tugs at "a 80 TO "a new leaf S6 so
to old logs So 80 to SO; common leaf so to so ;
middling rs to Boz good $40 to II 80; fine manu-
featuring 10 30 to lb.
wHEAT-Prime White is worth So, and prime
Red 81 49,
HESTER & WHITE Cam Mcrchnut.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-01-26
HESTER & WHITE, Com. Merchants.

Sw Nh. G. RHAINERD.-Dr RalrsrRp can be con-
suited at the Exchange Hotel until Saturday, qs Of January 1894
A.. Nj M ~ p W d. Si-rs
fore let all who with treatment apply at Correspondence
nature OF their and whether the eyba sa large
also whether the stands promptly
dollars obtain advice for dollars In which
the advice will deducted avoaby
sdered.
d. BR.srAp has restored persons perfect sight, in OF
partial total blindness OF from IL weeks IS anding
BY m 10 seconds to minutes application by scientific method
Of his discovery, without cutting pain wash.
Dr. B. has also Of inflammation OF various and
gravat grades pain om and intolerance Of light
OF sight and which
have remained permaEent to the present moment.
For abundant evidence the facts stated reference
had statements treated and published In the city
Many those his 10
ORD ~ OF each day which hours Dr. d. will perform
periments the presented.
p e. See notice above Those who do
Branerd within the time will h all
he win positively New Orleans the Goth
ukta
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APM Rnnl.s

We have received from Mr. woodhouse the following
new publications
mechanical Theory of Storm," by Bassnett.
"1siema9ue"-new edition.
ler
"Spanih Grdm"'ar," by Professor schee de We're.
Works Of Calhoun Vol. w."