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Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-19

Men who will commit fraud or countenance it,
will do worse things than are enumerated below.
1t was but shot time since that we gave few
and Amboy Railroad Company, and we now pub
lsh the followiH charges against the corporation
which appears j, the New Jersey State Gazette,
for the purpose d showing what men will do when
they get power ito their hands. There is reason
to believe that nd the Wall street Company got
the grant of laul given to us by Congress, and
also the miserable charter passed at the last ses-
sion of our legislature, they would have been as
great curse toMinnesota as the Camden and
Amboy Company has been to New jersey
We subjoin the carges, with request that our
citizens should rad them:
'sThat they ribbed the people of their rights,
by bribing legislators to give what did not belong
to them.
''That they HIVE continued to rob them by
means of SAINT administration of oysters,
champagne, cigars and gold, to the most unprin-
cipled men of the State.
''That they have robbed their fellow citizens by
taxing them thre,, four, six, Or even eight times
as much as was allowed by law.
s'That they have robbed their fellow-stockho!d-
ers in the railroad by enormous charges, for their
own profit, and lave driven business from the
road.
s'That they have robbed their fellow stock.
holders in the Joint Companies by passing thirty
thousand dollars their credit for the purpose of
making them responsible for hundreds of thou
sands of dollars that had passed into their own
s'breeches pockets" and that was then required
to be disgOrged.
''That they have robbed their fellow stocEhold-
ers by publishing false statements of the trade
and travel on the road, with view to raise
the price of stock and enable them to sell the
shares they had purchased.
g That they had robbed them also by buying a
competing road at low price, and then privately
selling it to themselves, or the representatives of
their fellow stockholders, at high one.
''That they have likewise robbed it in it's capa-
city of receiver of transit duties, by making false
returns Of trade and travel on the road, although
those returns were required to be certified on
oath.
''That they have robbed the merchants trading
on the road and canal by carrying en- the: bust
ness in the name of fictitious companies, with
men of straw to sign receipts; and that thus,
while pocketing themselves from all claims for
loss or damage.
'sThat they have robbed the farmers of the
State by establishing immense peach orchards,
from which the markets of New York and Boston
could be rapidly and cheaply supplied, while shut
ting out the produce of other parts of the State
by enormous charges and rulnous delays on the
road and
''That the system of the companies has been.
from its commencement to the present hour, one
Of fraud, justification and impOSture''
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-19
HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS.

yUE subscriber most respectfully the citizens of SITS
vicinity that he has this day opened an extern
sve and general assortment of House FURNISHING GoOaS
in the EMPIRE BLOCK, on st. Anthony Street. near the
House, where he will offer for sale all
kept in much less prices than the same
quality been sold in this market PERSON
wishing Carpets, Window Shades or curtains
Gil; Cornioes PAPER Hangings, Oil Cloths Mats, &C., &c
will b. accommodated IN saint Pau, avola,
necessity of sending to St. Louis or Chicago "oouS
will be sold as lOw in either Of those places.
ALSO-Agent for the Rochester Union Scale VOTES anu
Covts Fire King Safes; good assortment OF wcn no"
hand. ". AiN"'
st. Paul, Aug. %, 1856 dwtf.
NOTICE!
IT, pcrsons having claims against County, St. Paul
n District taking Of the sick, Will please pear IN
their bills unless previously houheu ot
the sickness of said persons.
Per authority Of the County Commissioners.
July %, 1S54-wtf1
L. b. WAIT l. CO.,
DEALERS in Groceries, Provisions and Crockey Tn'rd 81
/ J O. paul aug15-wtf
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-19

Cy7 The n. Y. Journal of Commerce mentions
the singular fact that house in that city, left
vacant for two months, while the family were in
the country, was found upon their return entirely
saturated with water. The furniture was irrepar-
able ruined, and the ceilings thrown down, &C.
The damage was occasioncd by the gnawing Of a
rat into a lead pipe which conveyed water. The
head
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-19

GY@The Detroit Free Press, an organ of Doug
lasism, describes the expression of the Senator's
face as he stood before the meeting at Chicago,
just he stopped trying to- speak, signifying that
and be damned" There always was something
very profane in the little giants features.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-19

ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD LANDs.-The a.
mount of land given to the Illinois Central Rail-
road Company, is 1900, 900 acres, nearly large
as the whole State of Connecticut, that contain
ing. according to the official returns 2,733,s $40
acres. This land at $40 per acre, would yield
the company the sum of $26, 100000! No won
der men arc running crazy after railroad grants.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-19

The Com CROP IN OHIo.-A letter dated To-
informed me that there is corn in that vicinity
that will make one hundred bushels to the acre.
So far, have seen but few fields that wont make
twenty bushels, and many that will make forty to
seventy. have seen many from all parts, and
they say that the corn crop is coming out much
better than was expected. 1t is all raised and
ears are full.''
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-19

MARK Ir.-Unless the people are up and STIR
ring, men who support fraud and corruption,
will be elected to our Legislature, and when they
once get the power into their hands, good bye to
the future interests of Minnesota. ssMoney,
money how can we make money!" is the cry.
st. Paul will be transferred into the hands Of
Spectators body and soul, at Lake Superior, and
our own interests will be neglected to build up
the interests of others at that point.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-19

n5T One of the most amusing incidents of the
late excursion to Rock Island, is thus related by
the Utica Telegraph.
gentleman in the front room said to the cap
tain Of the boat-s'Can't you give me clean
towel, captain? ''No," said the captain smore
than fifty passengers have used that towel there,
and you are the first one that's ever said a
word against it.'
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-19

FAILURE OF THE PROTEcTION INSURANCE Co.
The Hartford Courant of the 9th inst, says:
s'We regret to be obliged to announce the fail
ure of the Protection Insurance Co.. of this city.
great losses which they have sustained, have
compelled them to make an assignment. The
Directors have employed all the means that lay
in their power to avert the calamity, but their
efforts have been unavailing. Persons holding
policies in this Company will see the necessity Of
an intermediate Reinsurance in some other of
fee.
CD" This was one of the very best companies
in the United States. Persons who wish their
property insured, will please bear in mind that
the St: Paul Co., is not only a home company,
but perfectly safe. The money of the company
is not invested in railroad speculations.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-19
A Chicago Duelist.

CINCINNATI, Sept. 5.
A young man named Short, clerk in dry
goods store in this city, and a young lawyer nam
ed Peacock, from Chicago, fought a duel in Ken
lucky yesterday. Short was fatally wounded in
the left breast at the second round. They fought
about young girl, to whom Short was engaged.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-19

E2Y7The editor of the Louisville Democrat says
that if the ladies knew that wearing light colOred
CATERS add at least one-ffth to- the apparent di-
ameter of the foot, they would discard the ugly
things, and put their pretty feet back again into
are nroper for the street.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-19

c. The Alabama Advertiser, published at
Montgomery, says that as soon as it was discover
ed in that place, that Putnam's Magazine contain
ed an article attacking the South, the whole of
the numbers received by the booksellers were
boxed up and returned to New York.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-19

st. EOIIs, ctPt' q
Lieut. Grattan's Sixth Infantry, one Sergeant.
one Corporal and twenty privates were killed by
the Sioux Indians, near Fort Laramie, on the
18th ult.
When the express left the Fort,it was surround
ed by Indians. Garrison numbered about fifty
men.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-19

~ good looking young man in Broadway
the other day deliberately picked up a brick and
threw it against window, breaking pane of
glass which cost $50. The only reason he would
give for this rash act was, that he IS wanted a
DOliceman.S
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-19

CURE FOR STAMMERINC.-Read aloud with the
teeth closed. This should be practiced for two
hours day for three or four months. The recon-
member of this simple remedy says: ''I can speak
with certainty of its utity.'
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-19
Nryv ORLEANS Sent. IL,


An engagement had taken place between the
Insurgent and Government troops, in which the
former were defeated. Insurgents also captured
arms, ammunition and horses, two of the COM
manders of the Government troops were shot.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-19

~. The Alhambra, Hamburg, Lucia, Globe
and lola, were at the Levee on Saturday, which
presented very busy appearance.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-19

C957 Capt. Estes, the Timber agent, has taken
temporary command of the steamer Hamburg,
which, we learn, is to run in the st. Paul and
Galena trade.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-19

@ The annual statement of the cotton crop
for the past year, is set down at $3.50, 600 bales,
of which ,l41 900 bales have been received at
New Orleans.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-19

THE Chicago Democratic Press announces
the return of several of the citizens who were
frightened away by the cholera.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-19
Boston, Sept. 13.

BOSTON, sept. To-
The Europa sailed at noon with 200 passengers
and half a million in specie.
The business portion Of New Brunswick has
been DESTROYED by fire.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-19

G15' We regret to learn of the death of Mr.
Semms, of the firm Of Mcmillan Semms, Law
vcrs at Saltwater. He died at Hudson Of Fry
sipelas, on Thursday last
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-19

81 The little Steamer Luella, owned partly
by our citizens, is spoken highly Of by those who
have Travelled on her. She will undoubtedly do an
excellent Fall business.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-19

CO The New York Herald gives list of stores
in several business streets of New York city, by
which it appears that out of 1872 there arc 347
unoccuped. 1t would seem that high rents have
much to do with this matter.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-19

IS Women, it is said, have more strength in
their looks. than we have in our laws, and more
power in their tears than we have in our argu-
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-19

THEvEs-Onc pair of Boots and one pair Of
Shoes were stolen from the door of Mr.. Locke S
store in Third street, on Saturday night last.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-19

c. At the late fire in Troy, brave man
named James Stancial, climbed the steeple of a
new church, and pIucked down large burning
brand which had lodged in it, and thereby saved
the edifce.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-19

FALLING IN OF A CHuRcH.-A church in the course
of erection at Wooster, Ohio, fell in with ter
rible crash, on the eth inst. Twenty or thirty
workmen were employed on the building, twelve
of whom were badly injured.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-19
VERMONT ELECTION,

The returns from Vermont show that in "A
towns, the vote for Governor, stands: Boyce,
whig, 1851 Clark, democrat, $500. In ZIG
and "a Democrats are reported.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-19

MORE RAIN.-It is somewhat remarkable that
while other places are suffering from the drought,
Minnesota has more rain than she really wants.
The river has risen two feet and is continually
rising. Navigation is unobstructed, and vegeta-
ton is in a prosperous condition.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-19

Cy7 The account that the Turks had been de-
featcd in Asia, is from Russian sources, and
should be taken with considerable allowance
1t is too large victory for the news to be true.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-19

CO A dispatch from Albany, dated Sept. Sth,
says, on Tuesday night the house of Mr.. Baldwin
at Moniah, Essex county, was burned down, and
himself, wife and four children were burned to
death
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-19

RIor At la SAILE.--Another disgraceful riot
occurred at LaSallc, on the 9th inst. \ gang of
canal boatmcn attacked two German boarding
houses, demolished the doors and windows, drove
the inmates into the street and destroyed the fur
nturc. No provocation is assingncd for the act.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-19

Cy-Wiliam b. Francis swan the Mississippi.
from the Iowa shore of Phelps wharf, in Quincy,
i'm eiqIteen minutes Distance, a mile and half.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-19

Cy7There are $4,000 Mayors in France, one Of
whom has acted in this capacity 62 years, anoth-
err So and another 81.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-19

Co The Tribune estimates the number of Cath
olics in New York, at one-fourth of the population
of the city.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-19

CTyHe who takes his character from what 9TH
ers say of him. will be ignorant of his real self
which can only be self-knOwledge.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-19

HARcouRr, BRADLEY Co., N. we call
attention to the advs. of these gentlemen, believ-
ing that we are doing the public favor, for we
learn that the articles they mention are worthy
of particular attention. They are highly ap-
proved by those who have used them and must
meet with verv extensive sale.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-19

CwWe learn that the Delegate of Superior
will be in St. Paul in a few weeks. His time is
now engaged laying out claims on the Minnesota
side, so that should a railroad by any possibility
terminate at that point, he will be enabled to
make ga grand speculation.''
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-19

Gy The original manuscript of "Gray's Elegy
in country church yard" was recently sold to
a newspaper editor in Birmingham, England, for
Gl3l.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-19

Co The Democrats of Benton County have
nominated James Beatty, for member of the As
sembly.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-19

cy Gen Van Etten and David Olmstead
ESQ.,, returned on the Galena Sunday.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-19
LIME,

TTNHE subscriber prepared furnish superior
article of Lime at the kiln at ST. Anthony. This article
been thoroughly tested
in cslor and strength TO the above Alton II will
be furnished at 81 so Dbl without the kiln
at 81 80 Dbl in st Paul. Of less than bb
Orders sent through the ONCE will receive aen
tion, and the Lime delivered above anywhere
within one mile ef the Court House IN st. Paul.
Address A. KING.
sep4-swdw. Pals Of Anthony.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-19

Cz57 The Anti-Ncbraska Wing candidate in the
ID Congressional District of Iowa, beat Hampstead
by ll52 votes.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-19

~ The Galena leaves this morning at o.
clock. She is an excellent boat.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-19

CT The publication of the Daily Register
Philadelphia, has been suspended.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-19

Cy- Il is now asserted that Col. Bissell. of Illi-
nos, is considered by his friends, past all hopes
If recoycry
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-19

Gy7Francs B. Habersham, one Of the editors of
the N. Y. Courier and Enquirer, died at Brook
Ign, on Friday, after an illness of six weeks of
typhoid fever.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-19

9 The death of Hon. Ephraim II. Foster
formerly Senator from Tennessee, is announced
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-19

MORE ScALPlNG.-We learn that a war party of
the Chippewas passed through Traverse, on
Thursday last, with two scalps of the Sioux, on
their way to Rice Lake.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-19

CyThe companies of the Sixth Infantry sta
toned at Forts Ridgeley and Ripley, and Maj.
Sherman's command of the Third Artillery, at
Fort Smelling, are to be removed to California,
and their places to be filed by six companies of
the Second Infantry. Capt. j. B. S. Todd is to
60 with the Sixth Infantry.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-19

DIED,
this city the 9th inst, LAvIsIA A. MYRrcx, aged
eight months, twelve hours
only.
On the 18th inst, CLARABELLE MrRIcK, aged years
and days. after fIlntss VI days only.
FOR SALE,
CtEvERlAL town lots in the best part Of the city.
- Aso-Severa tracts Of land miles st
Paul. Apply 4. P1ERSE,
tt Cedar ST.. next door to Episcopal Church.
WANTEDe
situation Bookeeper. write in once, q young
IA has had years. experience the business
Reference-C Hamilton Co., winsow Block.
sep13
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-19

Gy Gov. Seymour, of N. Y, has been nomi-
mated for reelection.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-19

DEATH OF +. X. AuBREY.-The st. Louis Re-
publican states that accounts have been resolved
of the death of this gentleman, who was stabbed
in row with Major Weightman at Santa Fe,
Aug. Goth. The particulars of the quarrel are
not riyen
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-19

Cy7 The defenders and supporters of the recent
fraud in the Minnesota Land Bill, accuse those
who will not sympathize with them, as opposed to
all railroads. This is sheer nonsense, for there
is not man in the territory, but is in favor of a
railroad, if under proper restrictions. The good,
true, honest men of Minnesota, uiU rcpudiate ras-
cality in any shape, and it is therefore all useless
for the blowers of Schuyler, Billings and Stevens
to expend their time and money in endeavoring
to bolster mp bad cause and bad set of men.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-19

DEATH OF MERRITT ALLEN.-Wc regret to re-
cord the death of Merritt Allen, Esq, which oc-
Cured yesterday morning at IL O'Clock. MIR.
Allen was young and promising Lawyer, who
bid fair to take high stand in his profession.
As man and a citizen, he was highly esteemed,
and his loss will be deeply dcplorcd by large
circle of friends. 1t was but short time since
that he buried his wife, and the evening pre-
vious to his own DEATH he received tidings of the
death of his only child. All have gone. His
disease was typhord fever. Funeral this after
noon, O'Clock, from the Methodist Church.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-19

Cy7 \ destructive fire has occurred at Column
bus, Miss.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-19

CAUTION TO THE PUBLIC.
impression has gotten out siook The Gsveing public
posth that the Rail Road Sunpng wfhin ten miles
this place, which 10 not the there certainty
its being completed that city for time 70 coe
who would gladly avoid the thirty miles staging
from GsIena TO Warren during the night, country
rough crowded stages taxing the evening for is
they take the At O'Clock minutes
the stage route. T. d. L. SWEET,
Agent G. = Rel n. h.
Gaiens, Angus. -, 1854. au9z6-dff
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-19

"AN1ED lmmedatsly good vest maker. Inquire the
w midd'e store OF 'ne Empire Block. sepl5lxx
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-19

Cy The Minnesotan, true to its instincts, has
studiousy avoided to give one line of the testi-
mony before the Investigating Committee of the
Minnesota Land Bill Fraud, but now copies an
article from the Democrat, in which the pronun-
ciemento is announced that Mr.. Rice is to be de-
Tended. Anything and everything touching the
truth of this railroad matter which can be sup
pressed, is withheld from the public by the Min
nesotian, and anything and everything which can
be promulgated to sustain a rotten cause, is an
nounced with the most brazen-faced impudencc.
GLOW ire apples swim.'
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-19

To ADMINISTRATIONS advertising friends are
crowding in upon US, but we are economizing space
as much as possible, to give them place. The
fact is the circulation of the Times is rapidly in
creasing, and advertisers know it, and hence their
eagerness to get place in our columns
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-19

OK Dirt is currently reported that the Or
gan of the Wall street Company has made out a
nomination for the Wing party. The Wing party
will probably acquesce. This is the old game
which has been played by corrupt politicians for
several years past, and if they can whip the peo-
pie into the traces, all is right. Citizens of St.
Paul we warn you to beware, lest in an evil hour
you are betrayed!
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-09-19
SAINT PAUL
IRON AND BRASS FOUNDRY.

TINS furnished with
Patterns, and is ready I'll orders Of all descriptions
reasonable Having experienced
Pattern Maker, in employ, prepared get
patterns of any description that may be called for.
AIso--Iron Turning and Finishing.
Brass, and Composition CASTING made to order. Rabbit
metal, &C., constantly hand.
Old and taken in exchange work.
F. T.. J. B. GILMAN.
St. Paul, Sept. 9, 1854. dw-Iy