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The daily Minnesota pioneer., 1854-05-24

JNO. MASTERS
(OAEDING HOUSE, in building formerly occupied by
- g. H. Spencer Esq, Traversedes Sioux, Minnesota.
The daily Minnesota pioneer., 1854-05-24

G EO. FERGUSON.
No. 96 Main Steet, Galcna, Illinois.
XKIHOIESALE and retail dealer i'm Hardware and
w CUTLERY, Cast Steele, Nails, Mechanics and Mi
ners Tools, Rope and Farming Implements.
The daily Minnesota pioneer., 1854-05-24

GREAT EXClTEMENS IN THE GRAIN
MARKET.
A Fine lot of Corn, Oats Rye and Barley hand and
IA for sale by
w. CONsTANS, Lower Landing.
April l4th, 1854. 1-3t
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DEALER IN REAL T. STATE.
A N OFFICE is opened for the sale and purchase Of
~ Real Estate, on st. AnthOny-st, near Kellogg
Kinney's store, a very large quantity Of property ~
offered at great bargains both in st. Paul md the
rounding country. III
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where the having been nearly ruined by the mpru
dence of Gen Gates he appointed TO take command
of mere skeleton Of army His prudent measures
suited in the defeat of the British at Cowpes which
followed by pursuit from Corvallis when Greene
high rank as military by his mastery retreat
North Carolina into Virginia. This was followed by the
victories of Gudiord Courthouse Hobkirks Him. and
Euaw Springs which last caused the British 10 evacuate
all Of South Carolina except Charleston.
What Gen Greene did however does not excel what he
endured The only expressions of mpatence uttered 10y
him were caused by the suterings Of his army They
had received pay for two years nearly naked OF
ten short Of and bread and the sick and wounded
often peshing for want Of medicines and proper food
Mutnes were only prevented by their personal attachment
70 Gen Greene And yet after this display of heroic
durance when the British evacuated Charleston and
Greenes army had almost triumphal entry he seemed
modestly unconscious of having mered distinction, and
seemed chiefly gratfed with the honors bestowed on his
suffering army.
Gen Greene subsequently became personally responsible
for the for provisions to the army TO the amount
Of fortythree thousand dollars. This done at time
when prospect of repayment seemed almost hopeless and
the existence of the army depended this sacrifice The
claim which the descendants of General Greene have
the government is for the recovery Of part Of this
amount
In 1892 Congress undertook to indemnify Gen Greene's
estate, which they did by the payment Of the amount
minus $685. supposed TO have been paid from another
source The payment of this was however dependent
on contingency which Gen Grcenes heirs fully prove
only evenuated in paying them $2o75 l5 after many de-
lays thus clearly leaving them balance due OF 1888 80
with interest Our congressman seem not unmindfnl Of
claims national treasury and who shall say debt
contracted under such circumstances to beneactor, who
show such long roll of services and sefdenals shall
take precedence of any oher2 Let the
those members Of Congress who will vote against the pay
ment of this just debt
Our main object, however, to call attention to the
subject of the monument which all must hope erected
who desire that counrys deeds shall keep pace with
her words. GEORGIA.
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GENERAL NATHANIEL GREENE.
ID bN hisEi SMiiHi
Late U. ). Consul, Turks Islands.

The approach Of national birthday seems an appro-
pr@e occasion Tor calling public attention the
what neglected services Of one Of our countrymcn 10
whose erertons and sacrifices we are in great measure
indebted for The glorious results which followed the 4h Of
1uy, lIl6 We refer TO General Nathaniel Greene the
intimate friend Of Washington
IRON paragraph in the Washington Onion we learn
mat daughter Of General Greene Mrs G. l. Lttefeld Il
now in Washington city FOR the purposs AZ ros.cntn .
claim upon Congress as her fathers heir Th. reminds s
Of the ict that nearly fifty years ago bin passed Con.
gress for the erection Of monument to General Greene
After 20 fair beginning it is humlatng to record that
~ great nation suffered its gratitude to evaporute IN
words and promises. The affair dropped and The nopu
ment never was erected
The Washington Union Is ccrtain that Congress viii
consider IT duty and esteem il privilege 10 award 10
laughter Of beneacor of tho country any amount which
may he ascerained due him. II certainly should
no icss duty to have carried into execution their own
"corded intentions with regard to the monument
General Greene commenced his services at the very be
ginning Of the revolution having been present at the battle
lexington, and was the constant and firm supporter
Washington in his retreat across New Jersey On III,
aghs Of December 25 l77s General Greene commanded
ne 'et wing OF the army, which in the surprise Of Tren
oh sesrd the artillery OF the British and cut of thei
seat 70 Princeton He was with the army the whole o.
mai disastrous winter and checred the prs of the troop
ms example lie was present the battles Of Brandy.
vine and Germantown, and sacrificed his own feelings in
accepting the exceedingly disagrceabe office of quarter
MASTER backed only bya falling treasury. lie was even
mace the subject Of personal calumny when his country
ua not pay her defenders storm through which tIe
py and integrity Of his character alone carried him
upon It. ""'' ~ e"'r'o
~ ''e south however his hnrels chiefly gained,
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SANDWICH IsLAYDs.-ANNExATIo TO THE UNI
TED STATES.
Correspondence Of the Boston Postl

H,wArAS ISLANDS oAHu, HoSoLulu,
March 20, 1854.
petition signed by ZOO natives has been presented
the King, begging him not to consider annexation to the
United States giving the only reason, that they
fearful the Americans would make slaves OF them native
newspaper has been started called the IA M Hou
edited by Mr. j. IT. Marsh II Is in favor Of annexation and
ably conducted IL meets well the false statements made
by the Engshmen concerning the Americans, and will
have beneficial effect The next number will contain
translation Of speech made In Congress by Mr. Wash
burn the subject of annesng these islands othe Uni
ted States and the speech mentioned the natives in very
complimentary terms and he spoke adversely
ing these islands only The basis that il should be the
unanimous wish OF The people of the islands il viii
doubedy operate well on the minds Of the people A ma
tive meeting held last evening for the purpose OF dis
cussiug the subject Of annexation and speeches were
made by Alexander Tholiho, the heir apparent G. i.
Judd and many natives DIR. Judd spoke very strongly
In favor OF annering Alexander stated there had been
much said about revolutions but that he was not
all alarmed This nation had treaties with the United
States England, and France and certainly there was
fear OF the independence Of the nation being molesed
by either of those nations 1t his wish the nation
should remain independent long possible and In his
opinion 1t could maintain lis independence for some lime
to come. As IL became evident to his mind that
the nation must seek protectorae then he should hold mp
both hands for annexation TO the great republic but bis
object the natives that the islands should
be annexed without their consent and TO express the wish
Of the King that the natives should discuss the subject
fully and make up their minds TO what best before
called upon to act Most Of the speeches against
nexaton at present but all were in favor Of anncxng in
the event OF the nation not being able 10 maintain its i'm
dependence The meeting adjourned to Tuesday evening
nexf AFTER passing resolution to hold meeting weekly
for the purpose Of discussing The subject
have mentioned that there is opposition TO annexation
among the foreigners should say that there are very
few foreigners opposed to it, and only such inu
enced b the English French consuls Most Of the Eng
lish French and Germans in favor Of annexation and
in fact the ex-conu Of France jules Dudot has placed
his name the petition for annexation NJ Perrin the
present consul France says and docs all he to OPP
pose annexation. lie is much dissatisfied with the present
and would be pleased 70 see any change but
annexation He thinks that the United States France rnd
ENGLAND should form Joint protccorate for the islands to
be governed under each TO be represented in
the cabinet
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WoxxS,~-The following passage Is from Rural Hours
by Miss Cooper daughter OF the late Fennoe Cooper
beautifully expresses the sentiments Of all pure
feelings and correct principles
"We American certainly a debt of gratitude
to eountrymen their kindness and Of
Us generally Gaantry may always take graceful
form In this part OF the world and hatery may be
worth as little here elsewhere but there is glow Of
generous feeling toward women in the hearts Of most Amer
lean men which is highly honorable TO them US a nation
and as individuals In country the protection given
TO woaans holpcssness full and free in country
the assistance she receives the stronger gem
era and nowhere does her weakness with more
beaance and consideration Under such
must be womans own fault II she be not respected also
The position accorded 10 her favorable Ii remains
her 10 fill in worthy her own SEX gratefully
kindly and simply; with truth and modesty OF heart and
e anwavering hdelity OF feeling and principle with pa
ence cheerfulness and sweetness OF temperno unfit
turn to those who smooth the daily path for her.
NOVEL MAnRIAeE--The Fort Smith Herald records the
following
The other day the sedae clerk of court was surprised
by marriage IN his presence OF couple who walked into
his Office II was in this wise He sitting his desk
busy engaged in writing when gentleman from the
in this respect entered the office; and after the usual sal
utaons the asked him few questions about the lao
on contracts and wished to know what marriage
sidcred legally The clerk informed him that ii was es
teened eiva contract when the old gentleman pulled out
paper read short agreement made by the parties
before him to live together their natural lives
0u ~ law goes sulnG6 common their
mutual benefit asked the clerk TO record It, paying his
fee SO cents and both deliberately and quietly walked off
leaving the clerk in utter asonshment and pretty we'll
confounded by what he had beorea marriage
without parson, judge, or squire
am so glad to find you BETTER said John Hunter, the
famous surgeon to Foot the equally famous actor
morning; "you followed my prescription Of coursc?n
Indeed did not, doctor" replied Sam, sfor if had
should have broken my neck!
Broken your neck n exclaimed Hunter in amaze
ment
EYES,, said Foot 'or threw your prescription out of
three-story window"
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UNITED STATES CONSULATE.

HhVana- juno TO, It54.
10 The Editors Of The Union
GENTLEMEN beg leave TO ask the favor through your
columns request that pamphlets should be directed
this Office through the mail hereafter.
One received yesterday, marked prepaid SO 80 by
the post office in the United States for its transportation to
this city; passing through the Spanish post Office for
delivery it to the consulate with the additional
charge of SO 75 making the entire postage this single
pamphlet Sl3 55 it is for this that the consulate
has declined taking out of the Office hereafter any other
letters than those directed the consul This is regretted
by the consul but the has become great upon the
consulate to justify the accommodation.
Very respectfully, yours,
W. II. ROBERTSON, Acting Consul.
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LOCAL NE WIS.

CRIMINAL coURT-There several tried In this
yesterday but of Importance with the exception
Of George Montgomery indicted for passing pu
rious altered bank of denomination Of one hun
dred dollars. The accused defended by Daniel Radcliffe
esq, and the prosecution conducted by Philip Barton
Key, esq, district attorney. Montgomery found guilty
and sentenced in each in the peniten
tiary.
REDEMPTION DEBr.-Wc understand that
upwards of half million dollars United States stock was re-
at the treasury Of the United States Monday and
Tuesday Of this week.
LoHrSrsoDuring the of Saturday the house
of the Hon. Stephen A. Douglas, situated about one mile
north Of the Capitol formerly the property Samuel Burch
deceased struck by lightning bat it sustained but little
injury.
The wEArHsx.-Ye sterday was a scorching day. TWAS
conceded by all with whom conversed that 1t was dec
dedy the hottest day yet experienced this The
Thermometer in the hall of brick house Pennsylvania
avenue, at o'clock, registered SO degrees.
RoBBED.-The Intellgencer Of yesterday saws:
"a young man, named Edward Hewitt, was Yesterday
brought before Justice Dom, charged BY Miss NJ W. Lin
ton with orcby snachng portemonnaic from her hand
whiat walking on the pavement Lafayette square, After
examination he duly committed 10 jail for trial at the
criminal court His general spprSacc answers to the de-
scription given by Miss Mcneil % was similarly robbed
some months since She yea day for by Justice
Dom to II she could identify the party but at pres
ent out Of the city,"
The PREnpEsT AND GEs CAss.-The President of the
United States and suite expected city to-
Senator Cass returned yesterday morning and he
was in his scat in the Senate yesterday.
The couScILs-The boards Of aldermen and COM
mon councmen met in their respective chambers the City
Hall on Monday evening There crowd in attend
under the expectation that Mayor would send
in his nominations for municipal officers in this the nu
dence disappointed the mayor cause un.
known to failed to transmit the of those whom he
designs to recommend for municipal officers
communication from Mr.. Plant rendering his respna-
ton Of the Second Ward received and laid
the table.
bill introduced providing for the erection of new
engine house in the Northern Liberties bills directing
that the streets alleys and cutters be kept clean were ao
introduced.
Resolutions offered by Mr. Fitzpatrick in relation to
combinations Of forcstser huoksers in the CITY markets.
The boards in joint meeting elected the following gentle
men police magistrates Of the city;
I'd. district, r. Myers, vice J. d. Clark
Sd. do Samuel Grubb
Ath. do b. X. Morscll.
sth: do J. w. Beck, vice w. Thompson
9th. do james Crsndel.
It'll. do Craven Ashford.
The election for magistrate the first district was post
poncd
j. W. Barker was chosen assessor Of the Second Ward in
place Of @. II. Plant, resigned.
NV Yonx rarKns.-The New York city morning papers
reach Washington quarter before O'Clock in the
evening.
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SALE TODAY.


NJ EARLY NEW HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN FURNITURE,
~ plauooste, kcs Wednesday the Goth inst,
shall sell residence OF T. Z. Tubhs l street. be
tween and 10 O'Clock excellent
soraont OF nearly furniture, viz:
Mahogany bureaus, dining, breakfast, card tables
ftanoiosto, hat-Iack, looking glasses, and clock
Mahogany French sofa, chairs and rockers
An excellent assortment OF glass anu eroekery ware
window curtains, painted shades, aud binds
Cottage and uaadle bcdsleads, washsands
Pafios, stair, aud chamber oiicioth
Hall, solar, and other iaup
Feather beds and bedding hair siuck mattresses
WaIdrotes, wash sink, and toilet sets
Cooking. air tight and other
with . good assortment Of kitchen re-
SUI SIS, a Of and
10 days, Satisfactorily endorsed bearing
GREEN SCOTT,
June 23-d Aucuoneers
r. b.The quality,
Persons
well sal G.. 3.
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Deoths IN Baifsssors &c.
BAITrnosE June 2s-Alceus b. Wolfe, lawyer at the
baltimore bar died here to-day. -Four deaths reported
to have occurred from tho intense heat.
At four o'clock this afternoon the thermometer stood
at 90.
On late change, Howard street -four sold At S. a.
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NOMETHING NEw.-ln liberal
bestowed the Metropolitan Gallery the proprietor has made
engagement with MIR Wsrge London, whose
dasueeopps viii be colored with brsncy and dua
hiy unattainabIe by method
beauty Of effect decacy paintings ivory
To avoid disappointment ladies and invited
their in advance,
made the hour designated Metropolitan Gallery
fuckers Penosvana between AZ 9th
GEO. ADAMS, Artist
Mar l6-du =
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Later from Meysco.

at 90.
On late change, Howard street -four sold at s. a.
Later from Mx,eo
Nxw onlnAss, June 2e.--The steamship Ornaba which
arrived here to-day, left Vera Cruz the 22d inst She
brings dates fro the city Of Mexico the 10Th instant
elusive.
The sudden death Madame SontaQ the celebrated ar
@ produced profound sensation Of grief the Mexican
capital. Her death wholly unexpected
On the 18th IL announced that would appear In her
great part Of Lucrea Borgs In the opera nsmc In
consequence Of her Illness the performance postponed
Soon the terrible symptoms Of cholera made their appear
sncc, and although tho hest of medical attendance
promptly summoned her aid expired on the 18TH after
suffering great pain.
She was buried The 10Th, IN the burial ground Of the
San Fernando church The funeral attended large
Of people, including distinguished officials the
artistee attached TO the Philharmonic Society Madame
Sontsg was In the seth year Of her age.
The cholera raging with fearful violence Teapa
but abang in the city Of Mexico The number Of cbo
victims in one day had amounted to two hundred
Among the victims Mr. Barkley, secretary OF the
English legation, and signor Bustamene Spanish
cation.
Departure Of California Steamer.
Ngw 0pLgAss, June 23--The steamships Fl Dorado
for Aspinwall and Daniel Webster, for San Juan
sailed yesterday with fair complement Of California pasen
The weather here very hot but the city IL
ally healthy.
Judge Of The isaprems Court.
AlnASy, On. W June 2e.--Governor Seymour has an
pointed Hon. Gilbert Dean member Of Congress Dutch
county Judge Of the supreme court place Of Judge
Bsrculo, deceased.
Hsrs-v TriaI.
oss,DA IN. Y) june ao.rhe jury in The Of Car
-
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0ssspA, IN Y.) June 2eThe jury In The Of Car
on trial for the murder Of HIS wife, could agree upon
verdict, and were discharged Yesterday morning
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(ITF Of PftfsburG and County Of Allegheny, PENN
ylvania offer for the
u the city Of Psbura county Allegheny Pennsyivsnia.
These bonds issued Pisburg
Company, by which they guaranteed.
we confidently recommend them capitalists and dc
rahle investment.
The bonds together other statistical nfoY
nation DO obtained
JOHNSTON BROTHERS, Il Co.,
bankers and Fiscal Agents
Agents for the Pisburg and Conpelsvle Company
Jan 11-dkcpf
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BY J. G, pIcGUIRE. Auctione

by j. q. MCGUIRE, AuctlOnecr.
EXCELLENT FURNITURE AND HOUSEHOLD EFFECTs.--
u On Thursday morning June a9t, 10 O'Clock,
of the late Joseph Merrick No Union
7, shall sell all his furniture household effects
ing Of
Suite Of walnut crimson plush covered parlor furniture
Egyptian marble-top tables
Lounges tables,
Mahogany sideboard, rlshseai chairs
Do match dining table,
Carpets oilcloth rugs
Window shades, curtains, Sc,
High and low hedsteads
Very superior hair mattresses
Feather BEDS holsters, and pillows
Mahogany dressing and plain bureaus
DO cherry and painted wnrdrobes
Full marble top washssnds
GittraMe looking giasses, toilet
Mahogany hat rack, hall aud stair carfeting
Radiator and cast-iron air tight stoves
Superior cooking stove
Together with good assortment OF kitchen utensils.
Terms; $50 and under. credit
four months for satisfactorily
JAS. g. MCGUIRE,
June 25-d Aucuonecr.
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CIEwOLDfS Japan aotcsvnsns Japans
ass Japan, Koemfev's japan was Japon H.ore
q Description, par lsocrny japon, Historic
rr~sssnst Impo Inv II =
Iune IL FpANCK TAyIOp
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OR Ale LenseA commodious story
on 18th side, the ID House
twelve and recently papered
throughout Terms accommodating and
l5-df
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letter from board the United States steam frgate
susquchanne, dated at Hong Kong April H. 1854, says
That that vessel would sail the following Wednesday
for Annoy Nnepo, Fnh Chow, Shanghai, and Fomosa, with
our minister, Mr. McIeue, Of Baltimore, board The
writer expects tho shin win he home by January.
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| Muscle ROyAL-Grevrw.- dspres l.. Plus
r~sur Ish'esny Statues bss Ree folio
~ proved ny The
pvesSons nrdes Nspo'eon)s Tor sale rranck
Paris = t,no o.
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CARBON before 26h Of
n will be rendered Customers imagine pleasure
take sultnx purchases
the bill presented Those who give trouble TO collect
with the Therefore respectfully
all will before
july without placing endng
the amount HALL b BROTHER.
Inn
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n AsTER WILSON NJ. STEWaRT, the Juvenile card
writer may be found at Baks Columbia House, of *
street and Pennsylvania
He will be happy orders,
beautiful and satisfactory
June IS DIV
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on lah street, east sid the Of House
throughout Terms aeeo@modaang and given immed
''s as; s AdSs.' roo" 40 Solicitors Once Treasury Department
~
uon. Union Is on 7 street, opposite the Poreo Of the
The ready examination. solicit, patents
for IA. MEMBER with all possible despaieh.
can be mades a, he shortest nsi,ce.
formsion can be had IN regard 10 The objects o. The nIon
An letter. be addressed oee, promp
Central Once, Washington, u. c.
President Of inventors, Protective National Union
MORE NEW eooDs , are now opening choice toto
. o sss1 Of as par. oa g. W. rate 50
PLAIN Pa" plaid p.S an. and e Ssu,sd s be-,
Plain striped .nd figured bcress dean' lax worth Is
oss.ndy muslin. and ors.ndy robes
1000 yards - swn-aes cents, worth lok cents
1000 DO - do 'laS cents, worth rs cen.
si'k .ss lace @seuis.
':s'' s s:s a., md %:s, s.S ss''. 4" %'''"'
50 do Nan.oot mosns
Hosiery of a kinds
r. :::s s ssss, ..s s. % ~ kinds
xi.s. ., q ao%ss,,s., ofaiisSd,
100 pieces white n,auinss
M s =. S a. z @ good: cheaper s. ,n ca" be ,s
June -scs~if HALL BROTHER.
uMnERTbe ,ss.cribep having s,asi.ned
lumber business al The old stand Of VIM SIKH and
streets prepared "a furnish all trade vors
Die terms They 'e'c', "a share Of public patronage -
GEO. w. GARRETT co.
''"e ~ eou
A CARD.-ou customers respectfully notified
hss accounts are being made % and viii he presented 70 them
We very much obliged settle on
~ before the lat July, possible
nsccss IN business that receive all
due
n will comply request las they
certainly ought to DOL II intention make
tho fall trade much larger scale than usual order
CLAcETr NEWTON, MAY, q co
NOTICE IL hereby given ttsss ali scrounts a.e
~ wndekned drawn on ard will he
ne ssth nne, when prompt settlements wifi be respectfully but
earnestly solicited HooE, BRO, A. Co
June 24-Asw3~if
Bank al Metropolis,
. Washington, June 2, 1854.
election bank, yesr
hen Neu ensuing will be held the banking house Monday
the ~ DAY cf Jwy
The pcs win !. open 10 O'Clock, m, and close
ny order ~ the hoard RID SMITH,
Js~e 3-scde9eJune diftsdIuy Cashier.
OIEwOLD's Japan oolovvnsn's Japant ma~rar-
y ases Japan Koemfers Japsn Japon Ui.,ore
81 Description, Jsoc'rny Japou Historic par
frsssinet Imported hy
Iuee IL FgANCK TaytoR
- i''
I wUssEE ROysI-Gr.vur.. a,spres l.. riu.
n~sur Tsh'esrr Statues R.s Ree forio
M proved ~ The ~-'er marks in FIRST
"rdef Npo'eon)s Tor safe by rranck Tsylor Prizes
|" cost 10 s-'n, proprietor having been lo francs