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Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

Co The California (Shasta) Courier gives an
account of man by the name of Mackay, being
struck by lightning in that place, and adds that
this is the first case of the kind that has ever oc-
Cured in California. From this we judge that
lightning is scarce in that region.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

G4' gentleman advertised pocket book lost,
in the Times, and before night he had it in his
possession. Another one advertised for vest
maker, and in few hours workman was on hand.
Still another tells us he would rather pay $50 a
year than not advertise.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

SESsIBLE.-Not long since countryman, while
on his way to Chicago, was stopped on the high
way by robber and requested to hand over his
money, or have his brains blown out.
"Oh," said the traveller quietly, s'blow away,
blow away it's better to go to Chicago without
brains than without money!
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

ST.. PAUL TMEs.-This we'll conducted paper has
now been published over three months, and ii
speaks encouragingly of its present prospects. II
should be sustained. 1t will be found by all an
interesting paper, and profitable medium of adj
vertising.
c. We think it will be gratifying to our friend
of the Galena Advertiser to know, that we are re-
ceiving liberal portion of the public patronage,
and that advertisers are availing themselves of
our columns. We shall always strive to merit
patronage, if we don't receive it.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

~ We learn that DR.. l.. C.. Kinney has leased
the corner room under the Winslow House, and
intends to fit it up in fine style, as Drug Store.
The upper portion of the city will then have three
Drug stores-tha lower two.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26
OUR JAIL-THAT INDIAN.

For the first time We took look into our Jail
yesterday, and were fairly disguised with every
thing appertaining thereto. Such a miserable,
loathesome, pestience- breeding establishment, is
disgrace to the city, to the county and to the
Territory. The apartments for the prisoners
are small, dirty, odious in the extreme while the
polluted air arising therefrom is enough to kill
off a regiment of healthy men. In one cell we
observed the Indian who has been confined for
murder for nearly if not quite two years. There
the poor fellow has lain, shut ont from the sky.
the air, from his once loved hunting grounds. Why
is it that he is thus tortured by years of confne-
mcnt If he has violated the law and has been
pronounced guilty, why is not the law vindica-
ted If he has not, why is he shut out from
trial ?-from release? Surely death would be
far preferable to his present situation. Is there
no one to speak for the untutorcd savage? or
must he die by inches while awaiting the tardy
movements Of the law? 1t is wrong, all wrong,
and needs the attention Of every one who has a
spark of humanity in his bosom.
We said our Jail is disgrace-it is disgrace !.
and no man of intelligence, after having examin-
ed it, will arrive at any other conclusion. If we
must have a Jail. let it be more in accordance
with civilization and less with that of barbar
ism. We are glad to learn that the Grand Jury
has denounced it a nuisance, and hope some
thing will now be done for the establishment Of
prison, where those unfortunate beings who
may be ncarccratcd within its walls, can breathe,
at least the pure, untainted air of heaven.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

IIIGn PRICES FOR LABoR.-The Oregon Times
states that Carpenters in that Territory receive
four and five dollars per day, blacksmiths the
same, day laborcrs from two to three dollars and
farmers three dollars per day.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

GO" The town of Brunswick, in Missouri,
was destroyed by fire on the 10Th. Nineteen bull
dings were consumed, with loss of 900.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

Go" Cholera, in Rochester, recently bereavcd
a lady named Killick of her husband, her father,
her mother, her two children, and her brother /;
leaving her sole survivor of the family.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

Cy1 Many Millerites, mostly females, in
Maine, have become insane lately, on account of
the extensive barning of the forrsets, which they
looked upon as an indication of the end of all
things.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

CT Many towns on the Minnesota river are
suffering for the want Of lumber. A Lumber
yard, well supplied, at Shakopec, would be for
tune to any one.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

Gy' The Austin (Texas) State Gazette is out in
favor of Gen. j. Rusk as the Democratic eandi-
date for the Presidency in 1856.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26
5t(iinnesota Gim&s.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1854.

CT The Weekly Times is the largest and neat
est paper printed in Minnesota, and contains
large amount of interesting matter. Single copies
can he obtained at the Office in wrappers, for S
cents apiece, or 81 per year in advance. Speci-
men numbers can be obtained for nothing.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

ca. The st. Louis Herald speaks of sale of
land near that city at place called St. Paul.
This, then, is the second st. Paul in the United
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

Cs5- The Scientific American cautions people
against sleeping with the beams of the moon upon
them, and against placing fish or meat in the moon
l;,rh
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

STEAMER JUsrrcR.-This is new boat in the
trade, OF light draught and excellent accommo-
dations. The officers are very gentlemanly and
inform us that the price of passage will be uni
form. They do not intend to take advantage of
the travelling community by charging them ex-
brilliantly for passage to or from st. Paul, but
to charge in accordance with reason just sufh-
GENTLY to realize living profit. In word they
intend to to do Justice to all. McLagan l. Co.,
agents.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

CO. No situation is SO exposed to perils and
evils as that of one who has to conduct others,
unless he himself has God for his guide.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

c. Company E., consisting of &c men, under
command of Maj. Day, arrived on the War Eagle
yesterday. They are from jefferson Barracks, and
are accompanied by Its. Frazer and Jones.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

C. Mr.. Campbell, a relative of the Post Mas
ter General, arrived on the War Eagle. He visits
st. Paul for the purpose of investigating our mail
arrangements.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

es5- a Know Nothing party has been organ
lied in Portland, Oregon.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

CT Uncle Sam is spending great deal Of
money very foolishly indeed, he is becoming
quite profigate. He has California in one pock-
ct, and some twenty-five millions cash in the
other, but it is high time he should begin to
economist. The last spendthrift act of which he
has been guilty, is selling snag boats at St.
Louis for 81 900 each, when they cost him (and
are as good now $50, 900 piece.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

CSF There are twenty churches in San Fran
cisco, with nine thousand professed members.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

e. Mrs. Benton, wife of Col Benton, died at
Washington city on the 18th inst, aged 60 years,
She leaves four daughters, three of whom are
married.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

CO The new building of Marshall & Co., is
progressing finely. There is nothing very beauti-
full about it, still there is something durable and
pleasant
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

eV The burglars who entered Lafpenteur's
store and stole therefrom, had their trial last
week and were found guilty. They are to receive
their sentence to-day.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

Cv Our merchants are buying potatoes at Ace
per bushcl. Before Spring potatoes will be high
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

Cr The Yellow Fever is so bad at Savannah
that the Daily Courier has been obliged to suspend
publication for the want of hands,
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

Gsy Scandal, like kite, to fly well, depends
greatly on the length Of tho tale it has to carry.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

"a The "Senior" says he don't think much
Of our labors in behalf of st. Paul. Well, it Is
very natural he should not. BUTT seems the peo-
pie do, for advertisers and subscribers are coming
in upon US every day. Don't be jealous. Give
Us chance to live.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26
From the Galena Daily Advert
MAKE WAY FOR MAINE.

From the Gaena Daily Advertiser.
MAKE WAY FOR MAINE.
The result of the Maine Election shows an
overwhelming route of this Nebraska, slavery
extending, faith breaking Administration. Nor
rill, an Anti-Nebraska, Anti-Administration,
Maine Law Democrat is elected Governor by the
People, over all other and great variety eff can
didates.
The Wing and Anti-Nebraska candidates for
Congress elected in every district, follows:
First District, Wood, Anti-Nebraska, 1900
majority.
Second District, Perry do, 1000 maj.
Third District, Knowton do.
Fourth District, Benson do. Majority 800.
Fifth District, Washburne do, 1900 maj.
Sixth District, Millikin do, 1000 maj.
There is not a single Administration man
elected to the Senate, and in the lower House the
Wings and ''fusionists" have II large majority.
Governor, Legislature, members of Congress
all Anti Nebraska. Nine cheers for Maine
EUROPEAN WAR.
France and England have decided to dismantle
and abandon the Notifications at Bomersund and
the Aland Islands. They were so badly damaged
and wanted so large garrison to hold them
against the enemy, that it was not considered ex-
pcdient to retain them. 1t is said they were offered
to Sweden, on condition of her declaring wal
against Russia, but Sweden refused to accept on
these terms.
1t was doubtfully reported that the allies made
an offer to pay to Sweden monthly subsidy if il
would join the alliance.
On the Goth ult., Napier and Marshal D'Hillers
proceeded to Hango, in the sight of the Russians,
blew up the Notifications, and retreated to Abo
where there are about $4,000 men in garrison.
One hundred and twenty-five mounted, and sc
dismounted guns, taken at Bomersund, will be di-
vided between France and England,
small engagement without loss of life &C.
Cured at Abo, on the 18th ult., between Russian
gun boats and some England steamers.
The DANuBE.-The Turks continue to occupy
Eucharist, and are strengthening all strategic
positions. They are re-fortifying Tirwnova, which
was ordered. Some rations were to be delivered
at Obileschetti and Wallachia, and it was
reported the English division would be sent
there.
The BLACK SEA.-Reports still continue rel
alive to the Crlmea Expedition, but to August
2lst, nothing was known of any embarkation.
The cholera continues at Varna. Stormy
weather prevailed on the Black Sea.
A private despatch from Varna dated the 24th
ult., says five ships with troops sailed yesterday
and six to-day. Destination secret. Opinions
gain currency that the first destination will be
Anapa, and that the fleets will winter there.
Breadstutfs declined.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

G5' The Grand Jury for Ramsey County, ad-
journed yesterday.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

Ten editors have been elected to the Cana
dian Parliament.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

o. Under the jurisdiction of the U. s. Grand
Lodge Of Odd Fellows, there are BIO Lodges,
with 2O4 900 members. their annual revenue being
$l,S75,0O and expenditures for benevolent pur-
poses $53O,OO0.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

DEEPEST WELL IN THE WoRLD.-For six years
past, Messrs. Belcher & Brother, Of st. Louis,
have been boring an artesan well on their pre-
misses. 1t is now t,centy-twO hundred feet in
depth, being deeper by one hundred feet than the
one in France. The work is still being prosecuted
by means of a steam engine, water of satisfac-
water was struck, and at 800 feet an immense
vein of sulphur water, in all respects like that of
the Blue Lick Springs, burst forth.-Nashrille
GUS.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

Apples are abundant in Western Ohio, and
sell at 80 cents buShc.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

ISABELLA GRAPEs.-We have receiyed from tho
Nursery Of Merrifeld L Newton, fine lot of Isa-
bella Grapes and q delicious Melon. These gem
tlemen can furnish any Of these articles to order
and of the finest quality.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

SINGULAR AccIDEST.-Pittsburgh papers of the
18th, say :--"Onc Of the most singular and dis
tressing accidents,we have recorded occurred
about half-past three O'Clock on Wednesday af-
ternoon, at the Clinton Rolling Mill in South
Pittsburgh. 1t appears that some days ago the
brush on the hill, Immediately in the rear Of the
mill, was set on fire, and has since continued to
burn slowly. Wednesday afternoon it reached
some logs ne of which served to support heavy
stone, weighing, perhaps, some 800 pounds. The
logs were consumed and the stone being left with
out support, it rolled down the hill at terrific
rate entered the rear of the mill, where man,
Adam Weyland, was employed, and striking him
on the head and breast, it crushed him so that he
died in less than twenty minues. The distance
from the point of the hill from where the stone
fell to the mill was about three hundred fcct''
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

CO Eighty oxen only make one meal for the
crews of the British fleet in the Baltic.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

Gs5 The Black Hawk left for the Minnesots
River. yesterday morning.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

Cy The celebrated trotting gelding " Grey
Eddy" has been sold to Philadelphian for
81 600
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

90 CO We learn that the sale of the Reserve
&C Land will probably take place in a day or two.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

Miss CoUTTs.-The following account of the ap-
pearance Of this eccentric lady ON the opening
night of the opera at Castle Garden, We copy
from the Newark Daily Advertiser:
"All parties were constantly on the alert to get
a glimpse of the mysterious individual who gave
$3.50, under the name of 'Coutts,' for the choice
of seats. Some doubted that it could be the lady
who is said to have formed romantic but hope
less attachment to Mario. A general huttering,
however, soon ran through the assembly, and a
subdued exclamation was whispered by thou
sand voices, 'Thcre's Coutts!'
The eyes and lorgnettes of the whole audience
in the parquettc, just in front of the right wing of
the stage, into which an exquisitely dressed lady
was just sinking. She was unattended, believe,
though she frequently exchanged a word with the
gentleman at her lett; the curiosity was so great
among the gentlemen that they were moving in a
continuous procession past her seat to get glimpse
of her, and the throng was so great that the po-
lice of the house were at times obliged to clear
the space around her. She was tastefuly attired
in rich white silk, relieved by lace, with slight
trace of jewelry, and her dark, comely hair was
parted over the centre and down the back of the
head, with a few ringlets. one or two rolls of
which fell negligently behind. She was of rather
slender frame, with decidedly English face, per-
fecty white with chalk, but it was almost always
hidden from the pertnacious stare of the crowd,
by an ample fan, edged with down. She was the
great feature before the curtain, and conducted
herself with propriety in her peculiar position
She chose it herself, however, and can hardly
complain of its Incidents"
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

"a Two separate Democratic Conventions
have been held in Dakota County, and have noun
mated separate candidates.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

EXTENSIVE SwINDLE.-We were, day or two
since, made acquainted with some very extensive
swindling operations, that have been carried on
here in the insurance line, by set of scoundres,
who succeeded in amassing the round sum of
thirty forty thousand dollars, by specializing
the credulity of number of our citizens, princi-
pally Germans. During last winter a pseudo
insurance agency was established here, purporting
to be legitimate branch of the Merchants Insu-
rance Company, New York, but on the back of
the policies issued by it, was endorsed, "Mer-
chants Insurance Office, New Orleans" A solic-
itor was sent out through the city by this compa-
ny, with instructions to apply to none for insu-
rance but Germans.
The scheme succeeded aSmirably-property was
insured at the lowest kind of rates-and q policy
was taken on everything. The company issued
some two or three thousand policies, when its OPP
erations were brought to q close by the burning
down of grocery store, which had been insured
by it for $500. The owner of the grocery APP
piled to our Merchants Office, thinking it was in
it he had insured, to recover the insurance, when
the imposition was at once discovered, and the I'M
fortunate grocer found that he had been duped.
The swinding concern, in anticipation of being
brought to justice, has decamped to parts un-
known, leaving its solicitor and outside employers
IN this city. in arrears of salary. Since their de-
parture great many of these policies have come
to lightly. o. Delta, dug. S0h.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

~ We call attention to the card of DIR. Wren.
The Doctor is but recently among us, and has the
reputation of being successful physician.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

GY Have the courage to cut the most agreea-
BILE acquaintance you have, when you are convin-
ced that he lacks principle. A friend should bear
with friends in6rmities, but not with his vices.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

CO A rogue asked charity on pretence of being
dumb. A lady having asked him with equal sim
plicity and humanity, how long he had been
dumb, he was thrown off his guard and answered,
"from my birth, madam" "Poor fellow" said
the lady, and gave him dollar.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

CO The Steamer Greek Slave arrived last
evening.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

WHEN NEWSPAPERS PLEAsE.--The London
Leader, one of the most picquant journals that
reach us from across the great cheering pond"
thus felicously explains the secret of newspaper
popularity:
sit may be very wise to see both sides of
question, and to be more anxious about what can
be said against than for you but the fact is, the
object Of most men in buying a newspaper is to
enjoy the statement of their own inarticulate
notions in the shape OF artistical Development
and expression. A reader never so thoroughly
enjoys paper as when he can say, s'That is ex-
actly what have said myself,' and he always
tries to buy that paper which can give his own
opinions an air of the greatest point and wis
dom. 1t is looking into a mirror which tells him,
not the superficial aspect, inadequate to the ex
preston of his real beauty and dignity, but that
inner truth which is more perfect portrait of the
whole man; mirror with which Simpson sees
with his own eyes the Socrates that he feels him.
self to be. For this reason it is to be taken that
she papers which are purchased represent the opin
ions of their purchasers.'
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

YOUNG AxERIcA.-A Paris correspondent says.
81 had last week the pleasure of witnessing, at
one Of the first boarding schools in Paris, an ex-
hibition of private theatricals. The language
spoken was French, and the performers were four
ffths of them american girls"
egwe do not make practice of speaking
editorially of our merchants, but the extremely
low price at which the Messrs. Elfelts are selling
their goods, induces us to call the attention Of
the ladies to their new and beautiful assortment,
which will be sold lorer than at any other estab-
iaiment in the city or the territory. Do not take
our word, but call and examine goods and prices.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26
LATEST NEWS.

GY The War Eagle arrived last evening. She
leaves this morning at 10 O'Clock.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

CO The Wing majority in Vermont, is over
eleven thousand.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

DEATH OF Ex-CHEF JUSTICE Srow.-The Hon.
Alexander w. Stow, late one of the Circuit Judges
and the first Chief Justice of this State, died in
this city at an early hour yesterday morning, of
apoplexy superinduced by attack of Cholera.
Judge Stow native of Lewis County, New
York: a resident, for many years, at Rochester,
and since lS41 citizen of this State. He was a
man of great natural talents, which had been i'm
proved by an excellent education, extensive read
ing and foreign travel. His memory was remark
able; his perceptions quick; his judgment sound |;
and his personal integrity unquestioned. At the
organization of the Judiciary of this State, he
was chosen Circuit Judge by the electors of the
Northern Circuit and was subsequently elected by
the associates the Bench to fill the post of Chief
Justice. He was brother of the Hon. r. K
Stow, of Buffalo, n. Y. The Members of the
Milwaukee Bar, of which he had long been lead
ing and distinguished Member, met yesterday af-
ternoon, adopted resolutions of coincidence at his
death, and resolved to pay the last tribute of re-
spect to his memory, by following his remains to
the grave.-1filraukee Sentinel.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

Co The Minnesotian, with it's usual amount of
blackguardism and scurrility, is out the Stan
thony Express, because that paper dares to utter
sentiments adverse to its own. We will not attempt
to defend the Express; the editor uses sharp
pointed pen and will deal with the Minnesotian
as its merits deserve. We cannot help, however,
but mark the desperate manner in which the
Senior throws his mud-balls. 1t makes no diff
ference who it is, whop goes his dirty filth, equal
ing in offensiveness if possible, the ingredients
that composed the Watab Reveille, and thus day
in and day out the community is treated with this
deectable dish. Keep at it ncighbor, it is highly
edifying
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-26

CO The Minnesotian thinks from small arti-
Gle in our paper, which it tortures to suit it's own
convenience, that we are about giving up the fight
Not so we shall never give up fighting for what
we deem the right, under no circumstances. The
MinnesOtian NAV rest assured of that.