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The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1854-10-06

WALL PAPER.
4 LARGE md complete Assortment Just received. by
u iunc II W 5. FOMRS.
- Near American House.
NEW MUSIC. large stock of new Piano and Guitar
~ music lust received by COMBS.
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10000 VOLUMES

NOVELS and Cheap Publications, among which c:
IN be had all the late issues, at
SEPT COMBS BOOK STORE.
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FARMERS, LOOK OUT!
d UTA BAGA seed at very low rates and warranted.-
III L. c. KINNEY.
| ". Paul .Irrc &c lcht-tf
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EXCHANGE.-EXCIf
DREMICM paid for Eastern Exchange at c. II. PARK
l. Frs Banking Office.
MONEY TO LOAN.
IN unexceptionable real estate security at a low
" nSure. C. H. PARKER
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gentlemen related cases that had fallen I'M
der their observation, in which the admins
tration Of chloroform was attended with the
strangest decisions and Authorizations, that the
restoration Of their faculties, even, failed to dis
sipate. The details Of these cases We have not
room to publish, il, indeed, they were Of such a
character as to admit oft. We, however, sub
Join statement of the principles which are es.
tablished by the cases related:
aThat, under the influence of ether or chloro-
form, impressions were received by the mind,
sometimes of the things actually occurring in
the room, sometimes Of things which existed
only in the imagination of the patient. That
these impressions were sometimes retained af-
ter the influence had passed of, sometimes not;
but, when retained, took very strong hold on
the mind; and when the impressions were of
things which had not actually taken place, it
was always very difficult to remove them from
the mind, ualess surrounding circumstances
proved it impossible for the thing imagined to
have taken place. That the impressions, when
not of things actually taking place, generally
took the form Of, or were based upon, what was
uppermost in the mind of the patient before
taking chloroform. That ladies and nervous
persons were generally those subject to these
erroneous impressions. Two cases were mem
toned, in each of which young lady believed
that the operator had kissed her; and all his
arguments, and those of others who were pres
emit, could not convince her to the contrary.
One lady thought that the operator had slap
ped her face. A little boy, who took chloroform
during the reduction Of luxation of the hip
thought his father had thrown him in the coal
hole, and the rats were gnawing his hip. Many
other interesting cases, which had occurred in
the practice of those present, were mentioned.
Some, however, had never seen case of mis-
taken impressions, or of remembrance Of any
thing otherwise than what had actually taken
place. saSa VA M
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THE RECENT CONVICTION OF DR.
BEALE, THE DENTIST.

The conviction Of DIR. Beale, the Dentist, of
the heinous outrage with which he was charged,
is one OF the most remarkable occurrences Of
these remarkable times. The only witness
against him was the complainant Miss Nudge,
now Mrs. Throclmorton, and she being con-
fessedly under the influence Of chloroform at
the time Of the supposed commission Of the
crime, and thus deprived, 10 great extent, Il
not altogether, Of her natural senses and fac
ulties, was manifestly disqualified. She did
not posses the capacities and qualifications Of
q witness. Her declarations, however honest
that she was in possession Of her intellect
are no more entitled TO weight than would be
the declarations Of maniac that he was Of
spund mind and memory.
The lawyers in the case must have been either
strangely neglecthl Of the interests Of their
client, or greatly afraid Of public opinion, that
they did not make this point and establish
Il by the evidepce--of the numerous dentists
who have experimental with chloriform. What
thsy failed 10 do, has been done since the
trial. A meeting Of dentists has been held,
at which fay were present Many Of these
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gotaI ann 9srs0nal.


swindIing Transact ion.- On Wednesday, a
plain, unsuspecting citizen Of Maine, on his way
TO Alabama, was vilIanously defrauded in this
city. aas ~
II appears that he met with man, Of genteel
manners, who invited him 10 visit the Washing-
ton National Monument and the Smithsonian In
stituion. Underline care of this eieerons, he pro-
ceeded 10 that eighborhood. While there, they
accidentally encountered an individual, who repre-
scented that he had purchased the paient-right Of
peculiarly constructed safe, small model of
which he at once exhibited and proposed bet on
its rare merits. In other words, the assignee"
was playing the box-game, and the guide Of
the Maine man had produced the victim TO be
feeced. The last named refused TO bet but
kindly lent his companion one hundred dollars,
and received as collateral security a check on
the Bank of Washington for $725 75, drawn by
Livingston 81 CO., and made payable TO James B.
Howard, or. order. The money and the guides
watch Were staked against similar amount, in
value, of the box-man, who won the stakes, as
matter ofcourse. The winner Immediately gather
ed up the handkerchief in which the treasure was
placed, and rapidly fed The first impulse of the
dupe was 10 pursue him, but his friend, the guide,
with great presence Of mind, restrained him,
seizng him by the arm, and quickly asking, slave
you got a pistol 10 shoot the raseal?~ The Maine
man was not 50 armed. He was, however, com
forted for while, by his deceitful guide hasten
ing away, if to take means for the arrest ofthe
absconding villain. The stranger, still unsuspect-
ing, waited an hour or more for the return Of his
volunteer friend, shivering and shaking in the
cold winters wind and then wentto the Bank Of
Washington, to draw the money But he there |
soon learned that the check--the form similar to
the printed ones of that institution--was forge
ry! The citizen of Maine, after losing hundred
dollars, had but len left
II is astonishing, after alIthe publications of the
tricks ofsthe "box-game" men, that persons will
permit themselves to be so easily Aeeced. We
can account for il only the principle that they
either possess that charity (which Hthinketh no
evil, or are extremely verdant.
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D6-The interesting correspondence between
our minister in France and the French govern
ment in relation to the exclusion of Mr.. Soule
from France, appearedin some ofour exchanges
yesterday. We will present this correspon-
dence as well as other public documents ofinter
est, to our readers as soon as we can. At present
our columns are devoted to the publication of
the long but important reports Of the heads of
lssss ~
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We learn further, by telegraph, that Whitfield
was some seven hundred votes ahead of Elem
niken north of the Kansas river, and that he
was certainly elected by large majority. Tho
election did not pass Off as quietly as could
have been desired. A disturbance occurred at
the polls at Kansas city, in which man named
Davis, from Missouri, was wounded and died
within an hour. A man was also killed at the
polls in the town OF Boston.
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G0ngressi0naI.
THIRTY-THIRD CONGRESS.
SECOND SESSION.


i y "a .II
senate.-Thursday, December 4, Is54. Y.
On motion Of Mr.. BADGER, a resolution was
adopted 70 authorize the payment TO Mr.. ATcHI-
SON, the late President pro tempoye of the Senate
the difference between the Of his pay a
Senator and that Of President pro teDspors Of the
Senate, whose duties Mr.. ATcHfsoK has dis
charged. s5l sf.fs
Mr.. PEARCE introduced a joint resolution,
which was passed, filing the vacancies in the
Board of Regents Of the Smithsonian Institution
other than members OF Congress by the appoint-
ment Of Rufus choate, Of Massachusetts, and
Gideon Hawley, of New York @ e M
Mr. FOOT gave notice of his intention 10 intro
duce billto extend the statute OF limitations for
the prosecution OF certain crimes against the Uni
ted States. e9 ga5 H
The bill 10 establish department of law and
to prescribe certain duties OF the Auditors and
Comptrolers on the motion of Mr.. ADAMS, was
made a special order for Monday, the 18th in
slant. taiI 1els4 i ee
Mr.. BADGER gave notice OF his intention 10
introduce bill increasing the compensation of
the members Of both Houses of Congress, and of
the judges of the Supreme Court of the United
States e1as A B. fY
A message was received from the House of
Representatives, announcing the death of PRES
LEY EWING, late member Of that body, from
Kentucky, and the proceedings Of the House
thereon. 800 a f ~
Mr.. THOMPSON, of that State, delivered a
we'll as his personal friends, has sustained In the
death which is so much deplored. o8 KS " .
Mr.. BADGER likewise spoke in high terms Of
the public and private character Of the deceased. II
The resolutions of the House expressive of re-
greet in consequences of the sad event, ETC., were
agreed to, III ~
And the Senate adjourned until Monday.
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James Ridgway, esq, Of New York, was adj
mitted an Attorney and Counsellor Of this
court.
No. 4. Grey P. Webb, ct al plaintiff in error,
ps. Polly Weatherhead's Lessee. This cause
was argued BY Mr.. Gillet for the plaintiffs in
error. reaa "a N
No. 6. Marcelin Baydel, plaintiff in error
rs. Francois Dufresne. This cause was ar
guedby Mr.. Janin, for the plaintiff in error.
No. g. Israel w. Raymond, appellant ps.
William Tysons--The argument Of this cause
was commenced by Mr.. Lord, for the appel
lant and continued BY Mr.. Cutting for the aP'
pellee. Ja...,sf ,s8 is8g. .g.e Ata
Adjourned I'll tomorrow ct II o'clock.
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THE NATIONAL HOTEL

TN this city, Will be re-opened for the re-
III ception Of guests on the 9th Of this month.
The removal Of the Kitchen from the basement TO
the rear ofthe building, and the alterations In and
about the Dining Rooms, will add greatly to the
convenience and comfort Of its guests The table
will be furnished with the best The markets can
afford, and served 10 the best style and no expense
or labor viii be spared TO render the house, in
every respect equal TO any in the country. The
subscriber, therefore, truststhat generous public
viii continue the liberal patronage which has al
ways been extended TO the house. Persons de-
al any time AFTER the goth, BY calling al the Hotel
T.. d. WILLARD.
! Washington city, November IA, 1854
Nov l6--tf
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Qnick Work---several days ago, the block Of
granite, contributed by the city Of Baltimore, six
feet long and seventeen inches thick, was hoisted
TO its place in the Washington National Monu-
,ment, height Of one hundred and seventy Feet
in the short space Of four minutes and seven sec.
opds. The cost Of This stone, we believe, was
$500 q nlMnll 40 Mn 4lL 1IlElnL
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Arrest 81 an Embexnler.
New York Markets.

New YORK, Dec. z, n--Flour-Prices have
advanced l2 cents. Sales of $500 barrels good
Ohio at $6,02a "a 9,12.-Southern has also adj
vanced 124 cents.-Sales Of TOO barrels at $S62
"a $937. sfgAfi9Ft 4E 8A
Whsat-The market is unchanged, with linn
tied demand at formefrates. i4
Corn-The market is dull.--Sales Of 10000
bushels Western mixed at 90 cents "a SO cents.
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We published dispatch yesterday, announc-
ing the election in Kansas of Gen. ]. w. Whit
field, the proslavery candidate, as delegate to
Congress, over Robert P. Flennikin, esq, the
free-soil candidate. The following are some Of
the returns, which we take from the New York
Herald: HaI i3i8
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snows-The northeners, long since, were visited
with snow, and are now enjoying the luxury Of
sleghing. Yesterday morning, between ten and
eleven O'Clock, we had fall ofthe sricle--cnoueh
% patch the streets and hcusetops accompanied
BY keen and furious wind The sun soon peeped
csi but not with sufficient power 70 meit the win.
Try dePosi.e.
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mR.wIsE,s LETTER OF AcoEPTANoH

R.wIsE,s LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE.
We present below, the letter of Hon. Henry
A. Wise, announcing to the committee ap-
pointed to apprise him Of his nomination by the
Democratic Convention of Virginia for the Of
fee Of Governor, his acceptance of the same:
RICHMOND, Va, Dec. 4, 1854.
GENTLEMEN have received your commu-
nication, that the Democratic Convention lately
held at Staunton, have nominated me for the
Office of Governor of the State of Virginia.
am grateful to the Convention for this honor,
and, with due sense of the responsibility, &C
cept its nomination. / have such abiding con-
.6dence in the Democratic principles and the
Democratic people of Virginia, that fear not
defeat of either on the sacred soil of the glo-
rions Old Dominion" But the friends Of our
ferred honor upon their nominee, they have i'm
posed task upon him in the performance
Of which they must assist with their united
strength. promise to devote my best ener-
gies TO uphold the hopes OF our ancient faith
And / will spare no honorable efforts TO defend
the Virginia citadel Of Republicanism, which
was never so assailed, from without and from
within, as at present, and which, we must all
bear in mind, has never yet surrendered. That
memory will insure victory, or we will prove
recreant TO the past.
With Acknowledgements to you, individually,
gentlemen, for the expression Of your kindness,
| am your obliged friend and fellow-citizen,
HENRY A. WISE.
To Messrs. Charles Irving Of Lynchburg, w.
r. @. Douglas Of New Kent, Edward Kenna of
Kanawha, Geo. Baylor Of Augusta, j. r. Smith
Of Pittsylyania, R. III. Glass of Campbell, Il.
Kidder Meade of Petersburg, L. ]. Bell of Ac.
comac-Committee
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NINE. SCHoNENBERG,
TEACHER OF PIANO AND SINGING,
Isl PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.

NOTICE. have this day associated in basi
IN ness with me my brothers, Richard @, and
Francis M. Shekell. The business will hereafter
be conducted under the firm Of SHEKELL BRO
THEIRS. JAMES II. SHEKELL.
WASHINGTON, November J, 1854.
Nov. 22-3t
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Public schcois.-Atihe meeting Of the Board
Of School Trustees, on Wednesday afternoon, the
secretary was directed 70 address communica-
ton TO the City Councils for the purpose Of re-
questing the attention OF the joint committee
representing the interests Of the corporation be-
lore Congress, reIstiveto the espediency Of ask
ing for donation Of public lands for school pur-
poses and slso title 10 the lot on the corner Of
Fourteenth and q streets. asa
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Billiards. Panorama Of New York, The
exhibition Of this much admired painting viii close
y Odd Fellows Hall on Saturday evening,
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FANCY sToRE.-we are

nARKERs FANCY sTORE.-Wc are
Just receiving full supply of goods suitable
for the present season and approaching holydays,
and our friends will find our new stock 10 be very
choice and very desirable and that selling at
very low prices; among which are in Lubin's ex-
tracts
Jockey Club, Musk, Jassamin. Violetie.
Heliotrope, Ess. Boqueti, and sixty other odors.
Toilette Soaps.
gross of Lows brown Windsor Soap.
5 do. Of Cleaver's Honey Soap.
Tailors transparent Wash Balls, &c.
3ai Combs, Hair, Tooth, and Nail-brH@ies.
100 patterns Of English, French, and American
Hair brushes.
Shell Dressing Combs.
Indian-rubber Dressing Combs.
English Horn aud Buffalo Combs.
PARKER'S Fancy and Perfumery Store,
Dec 7-3teo Under National Hotel.
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Gtlegrapbit


From the Associated Pross--through the
House Line.
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Powell's Painting Of De soto.-we here
tofore spoke Of the delay of the artist in bringing
to this city the pictures for which he is 10 receive
or has received, from the Government, seven or
eight thousand dollars, and which is to be placed
in the only vacant panel the roiundo of the Cap
iiol. II is now in Philadelphia, and may possibly
reach Washington before il shall be worn out,
The Globe Of yesterday says iii seems 10 be
quite as difficult for the picture TO find its way
hilher il was for De Soto to find his way tothe
Mississippi but il has not undergone, we hope,
as much wear and tear as he and his followers
underwent before they reached the Father of
Waters"
z And further 3. The picture, though going 90
come to this city for fourteen or fifteen months,
has been all the fine on exhibition, by which two
birds have been killed with one stone-the public
have been grsti6ed with sight of il, and Mr.
Powell has put money into his pocket, we sup
pose, We do no. object 70 this, but yet when ar
fists are engaged 10 execute paintings or other
matters for the government, il ought 10 be under
stood at the start whether they are 10 be allowed
TO exhibit the painting. or whatever il may be, q
year or two for money, before delivery"
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@ HTRTs MADE TO ORDER.-STEvEN Ms
- Browns Hotel, is prepared 70 make Shirts 70
measure, and warrants them in all cases 10 his
Gents troubled with bad fitting Shirts can be
suited al STEVENSS
Dec 7-3tif salsuoom, Browns Hotel
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ENTS' sCARFs. TIES, CRAVATs, &C.
M Every variety Of size style, and shape Of
new and desirable Scarfs, Napoleon Ties, Cra-
watts, &C., of late importation, and at moderate
prices, at STEVENS'S
Dec 7--3tif Salesroom, Browns Hotel.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-08

COLUMBIA, s. c., Dec. IA fire occurred here
last night, which destroyed an entire block on
Maine street. including Motifs Drug store, Spig-
ener's Grocery Store: Exchange Restaurant, Craw-
Bowers Furniture Store, and numerous Offices,
including Carnes Express, Carolinian Newspa-
per and Job Office, owned by X. M Gibbs 81 Co,
who estimate their loss at $4,000, and are unin-
sured. The other losses have not been ascer-
tanned. Boalweight ~ Co.'s carriage repository
was also burnt, but the stock was saved.
Arrest or am Embexzler.
NEW YORK. Dec Nv. p M. Girck, the teller
Of the Ocean Bank Of this city, who embezzled
$4,000 from the institution in October last, was
arrested and committed to prison to-day
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Sale Of Ingieside.--w We learn from the GioJs,
that this beautiful and much admired villa, toge-
ther with one hundred and forty acres oflsnd, near
this city, was sold on Wednesday for the remark.
ably low sum Of $4,000. Captain Forbes Briiion
was the, purchaser. This properly with the i'm.
provements cost its former owner. Col T. b A.
Hewling, upwards Of $4,000.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-08

New Publications have received from
Mr. Henry S, olubb Of New York. copy Of the
illustrated Almanac for 1855, and Emigration
Guide TO kansas" and one Of the "Illoaraied
Vegetarian Almanac for 1855" The contents are
highly interesting, having been prepared by that
gentleman, whom we know TO be well qualified for
any literary labors, from the most authentic
sources While ave say this, however, we do not
wish to be unders,ood as belonging 10 his vegeia-
rian school ofphilosophy, believing that broiIed
stake and fried oysters are not among the edibles
which should be excluded from the gasironomic
department Of every welLappointed household.
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n1O RRWARD.--Losr. from enc baggags


OF n REwARD.---Lost,f from the baggage
~ lO car, on Saturday, the 10Th instant on the
route between Philadelphia and Washington, a
Gentleman's Overcoat, which was wrapped in a
cloth bearing the name OF residence and strapped
on the top Of trunk; also, new Leather Strap
and Buckle from another trunk belonging 10 the
same person. The advertiser considers this an
occasion 10 represent 70 the owners and mana
gers Of the railroad this route that for the COM
fort Of passengers and security Of baggage an in
creased responsibility should be required Of their
agents.
National Hfeilieencsr will be received and on re
turning the article lost, the above reward will be
paid. Nov9e-tf
CUPERIOR GOLD wArCHEs.-M. w.
~ GAIT a. BRO. have on hand an assortment
Of Ladies' and Gentlemen's Gold Watches, which
for quality, style, and chesPnessi not surpassed
in this country. Itl
Il embraces every maker OF celebrity, and pur-
chasers may rest assured Of getting perfect
timekeeper at the lowest possible rate.
All Watches sold by the subscribers are guar.
NV. GAIT Il BRO.
Dec 6-eo3tif Pa. sv. betw. 9th and 10th SITS
NOTES Of M. Bernard,s Lectures ON the
IN Blood, with an Appendix, by Walter F. Al
lee, M. ID. h
Things a. they are in America, by william
Harpers Magazine for November. For sale BY
Nov4 z FARNHAM.
Two Members Of Congress, Strangers So
u journing in the City, and the Public generally
Permit me 10 call your attention 10 my large and SUI
perior stock Of Cloths, Csssimeres, and Vestiaes,
which will be made up TO order at the shortest no.
tice, and In such style ~ cannot fail 10 please.
Having supplied my establishment with the very
best workmen, will warrant that all garments
manufactured BY me shall be equal 10 those made
in any other establishment in the United States
WIN. II. STANFORD, Merchant Tailor.
Penn. av., three doors west Of Sd At, No. ass.
Also, Agent for the regular French Fashions.
received regularly, two suits month. WIS
Dec 3-2aw3wif
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nnYTER. CHEESE, and MACKEREL.

I'D Just received-- M
30 ffkins prime Orange county Butter, war
ranted equal 10 any print butter in the
market. N agNlf
40 bcxss English dairy Pine Apple and Eastern
Cheese.
Also. a LOT No. 4 Mackcrsi, 10 kils and barrels.
For sale Nv Il WIN LINTON,
Corner nh and D sirests.
Nov 26---fwif
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VARIETY BOOT AND SHOE STORE.
QUILTED BOTTOM and PATENTLEA-
" THEIR B0OTs.--The undersigned has
just received fine assortment OF the above Boots.
His general assortment Of Boots and Shoes for
Gentlemen is large, embracing all the modern
styles. Great care has been taken TO have
them made Of the best material and workmanship
Purchasers will find II to their advantage 10 give
him call. lls
GEO. BURNS,
$40 Pennsylvania avenue,
\ Adjoining Patlersons drugstore.
Dec fNewsl