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The weekly Minnesotian., 1854-02-11
Groveland Garden and Nursery,

Between ST. Paul and ST. Anthony, near the HALFWAY
House.
VuNHE subscribers would invite the attention Of 7>
II those who wish to set fruit trees this GSS3
fall or the coming spring. to their stock of trees
that have been growing in the Territory from .
to three In connection with the Scott Nursery
Davenport, Iowa, they prepared to fill all orders for
either standard dwrrf trees of and every descrp
tion that Will be require for this climate together with
Currants, Gooseberres Gravevnes, Also, anything
in the ornamental line, such Roses Dahias, Phoxes
and the various kinds of towering plants usually kept in
such establishments
Orders respectfully solicited from those who wish
to set out fruit trees embelsh their grounds. AS
have not sufficient quantity hand to supply the de-
mand, hope to receive orders early this Fall,
to make up the deficiency at the Nursery in Davenpor
where expect to spend the winter. Orders may be
addressed TO left at the store Of j. E. Fuerton St
Paul. L. NJ. FORD & CO.
st. Paul, Oct. 10, 1853. 5y
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0000 Overooats, all qualities, Just received by
63~SS HYNEMAr
GENERAL AGENCY,
WASHINGTON. ID. &.


THE subscriber offers his services the public in the
prosecution Of claims before Congress any Of the
Departments of the Government. Some years. expert
sDsbursng Agent of the Indian Department, with
general knowledge of the mode of ansactng business
In the the Government, enables him to promise
satisfaction to all who enrust business Of this char
ter to his
He will also give special attention to the collection
of claims against parties residing in the District of
Columbia uicnty; to negotiating Loans, as UeH as
the sale of Stocks, Real Estdte Land Warrants, &C.
or furnish Information TO correspondents residing dis
tance, in regard business which interest them
at the seat Of Government.
~ Ofce over the Banking House OF Selden, Withers
& Co., to whom he refers. JAMES J. MILLER.
N b. References Of the most satisfactory character
will be given correspondents In whatever State they
may reside.
REFERENCES.
Sr.PAUL-Hon. d. Cooper, W. II. Forbes, Alex. Will
kin. o2-6m
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Great Bargains in Town Lots in Lower St. Paul

Great Bargains in Town Lots in Lower St. Paul.
On LOTS one mile below the present Lower Land
HUI ing, have just been laid ont, and offered
sale at hundred dollars each. Such opportunity
invest speculation, has rarely offered These lots
nearly opposite Pigs Eye Bar, which has for the
obstructed, degree. navigation pre-
sent 1anding And it Is not too much say,
the point where the main shipping business this grow
ing city OF the West will ultimately be done. 1t only
needs the erection a warehouses for q beginning,
and at the prosperity of the city will point in that
direction. And 1t is to give it that beginning that this
inducement is held out to capitalists.
Other valuable real property In and St. Paul,
sale by the proprietor. Enquire of
L. c. KINNEY, Proprietor,
ALLEN PIERSE.
ST. PAM, Nov. 10, lS53-9.6m
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SEASONED LUMBER.

wish to close out the Lumber In my Yard, vhicn
thoroughly dry, and will be sold ~ tne Ptlce k.en
also, large lot Of DIV Flooring, d W. bAsS'
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Martin ID. Clark,
A RCHITECT g. BUILDER. Woul(

4 inform the citizens Of st. Paul and surrounding
country, that he is prepared to do all kinds Carpenter
and Joiner work that be inrusted to his with
aud despatch, and in the latest styles of Arch
lecture also stair building. For plans and specifications,
the above his residence Fort street. Having
devoted his time for many years to his business in the
East assured that he give satisfaction to all
who NAV favor him with their patronage. 2-l7y
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LAND, NEAR ST. PAUL.

LAND, NEAR ST. PAUL.
On ACRES Of land within Ia miles Of Warren &
CU Winslow's addition.
so Acres fine Bottom Land,
about two miles from st. Paul. the Mississippi river.
A beautiful farm bordering on a lake, a miles from
the City of st. Paul. HENRY MCkENTY.
Sept. "a, 1S53-2-3m
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MERRILL, C0WLES & Co.,
Wholesale Dealers in Foreign and Domestic
Dry Goods, Boots, Shoes, Hats. Caps,
Yankee Notions, &c.,

NO. I34 Maln street, OuIeua, Iulhoib.
WE have Just opened the largest and most extensive
w stock of American and Foreign Dry Goods ever
offered West, which offering at Chicago and
prces and less than have been sold in this
market.
Our facilities purchasing such that are ena
bed TO get our goods they be bought by the
largest Eastern Houses. We buying OUT American
goods the manufacturer and being connected
with house in New York; and one Of the firm constantly
in the market, shall all times have full stock, and
at the lowest market prices.
We offer bats, but customers can depend at all
times upon buying goods of at small advance from
and transportation, and find in stock every
variety and style Of goods suited TO the market.
Merchants who have been In the habit OF visiting the
Eastern cities, ST. Louis Chicago may depend upon
nDdng large stock and at low prices rs can be
found elsewhere.
We ask examination stock before going East
6alsuA, October I, I609. ONO
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BOOK, AMPHLET, CARD,
and Circular Job PRINTING.

NHE MTNNESOTIAN OFFICE having recent
y been furnished with large quantity of new
Printing Material, Of the latest and most improved styles,
the propetors are happy to inform the public that they
are prepared Job Work of all kinds In all COL
ors, from quarto volume poster, down to
an Apothecary's Label, in and expeditions
manner than can be performed by any other Office In the
Territory Having purchased and put In ope-
ration,
MAGICAL GARD PRESS.
Capable OF printing 1900 1900 per hour they are
enabled to execute this kind Of work In much better
manner than they have heretofore been enabled to do
ana more eNpediously, and Fifty per cent che amer
han any other Office in the Territory can afford.
Having also added a STANDING PRESS, among
our late (Which other office in the Ter
rtory hasl we are enabled to all kinds Of Blanks
Ocuiars Bill Heads, ETC., usually printed ON Cap or Post
paper in a Superior Manner " 0''
As the subscribers Practical Printers and expect
10 make thoir living by their profession, they employ
none but the most Competent Workmen, and superin-
teno all work entrusted to their themselves and
allow nothing TO leave their hands unless executed in
Workmanlike Manner. "
FOR the same reasons, they happy to inform the
puoc tnat they have made arrangements be furnished
with all new specimens type as they are out
and that VIII be their pride and ambition to keep their
JOB Department in advance their cotemporaries and
with the
Improvements Of the Age.
A stock Of Plain and Fancy Letter Paper, Foolscap,
Fiat up, Folio POST &C., hand for printing Also
Printing cards of different kinds, sizes and colors.
Nov. l2,.1S52. OWENS & MOORE
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Truman M. Smith,

and General agent.
TYAS removed his office to the New Building opposite
the Post Office, corner OF Third and Minnesota st,
where will be found ready attend TO the COLLECTION
Of debts purchasing and selling real estate, payment OF
Taxes locating Land Warrants, etc. Having been in the
business time past, and being provided with
Mans of surveyed portion OF the Territory and Of
the Cities Minnesota river he atters himself that
he will be able give satisfaction to all who may give
him . call. .,
towns vn Mnnesot for sale at reasonable prices
AIso farms In the country with or without improve
Ynents. fSt. Paul, June 4, 1858. Ssy
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ST. PAUL NURSERY.

TNHE subscribers hereby give notice that they now
i engaged in establishing extensive NURSERY
AND COMMERCIAL GARDEN, in the vcini.y of st.
Paul. They have Cc: q small supply of Apple,
Pear cherry trees both dwarf and standard Ounce
trees; grape vines, Currants, Also % varieties of
choice roses, varieties Paconies, Lilies, rhloxcs,
Crys FoweringA Almonds, Snow-ball. Snow
berry, weepng-Wiilow, Mountain Ash, Altheas, and
many other articles in the ornamental line: Also large
assortment of Victoria Pie Plant.
desrous of purchasing of the above arti
cles may leave their orders at establishment two
miles of the city, the American House in St.
Paul. We shall be able fill orders for standard
dwarf trees next fall, from our nursery in Indiana
MERRIFELD & NEWTON.
Anril 40 lS52-33tf
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SALE STABLE.

SALE SIABLE.
I WOULD respectfully call the attention Of the public
l. TO this establishment, where keep contahtly on
hand for SALE the best variety hor,es suitable for
cy, carriage, draft the saddle Persons having hor
dispose of will their advantage to CALI
keep the only the kind in ST. Paul, and
my knowledge Of the market will enable me TO procure
fair prices any which may be left in my care have
always the best feed for horses, aud am always THAR
JAMES WILLIS VINCENT X CO.,
Third street, opposite Cathcart, Kern Co.'S. store.
July 80, lS53-46tf.
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D. HAsELTINE. Z. RENT
HAsELTINE g. BENT,

Dealers In
Hides, Leather, Tanners Oil, and Shoe,na-
ker's Findings, Philadelphia Calf and Kip;
Also, French Calf and Patent Leather,
NO. 206, MAIN STREET, ST. LOUIS, MO-,
Between Virginia and Missouri Hotels.)
The highest market price paid in Cash for Hides.
August 10, lS53-4Stf
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DRS. POTTS g. MORTON,
Chas. HI. Parker,

Banker and Exchange Broker,
st. Paul, Min. Ter.
nrs attention paid to collections and proceeds remitted
promptly the lowest rate OF exchange, ana Il Paa AZ OF
masurity charge for commission sight drafts
on e eas'eii .. any. ~ sod 47y
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To persons desiring Standard Dwarf Fruit
Trees, Shrubbery, Plants, &c.
THE undersigned have published catalogue, which
be obtained at the counting Of MesSrs. Rey
May, with whom orders may be left, at their nursery
mile and half west from the residence Of H. NJ.
Bice. MERRlFIELD 4 NEWTON.
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WHINEY'S GALLERY
DA9UIRnROTIPR9,

THIS Gallery was built expressly for
L Daguerreotypng, and is furnished with the VERY
BEST Of Apparatus. The light arranged upon the most
approved scientific principles The proprietor his
best endeavors please those who favor him with their
patronage All respectfully invited to call and
anime specimens. -
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DENTISTRY.

Corner OF Nam ana INdTFef.
n W. BIDDLE, late Of Pittsburg, Pa, has perma-
VI. nenty located in st. Paul. Fourteen years close
application to his professlon together with large and
beautiful Of plain and teeh enable him
insert from entire set Of teeth by amospher
c pressure, with beautiful Of the natural
gm restoring the mouth to its natural shape. Decayed
teeth permanently saved by plugging; useless teeth
racted with little pain possible Teeth ceansed and
diseased gums restored to health. All Jobs warranted.
August 27, lS53-5On
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Oakland Cemetery.

Oakland Cemetery.
TuNHE public are hereby notified that the grounds set
Il apart burial purposes, under the above designa-
ton have been duly surveyed into lots winch are now Of
fered the lowest which will cover the
of the and and Improvements which the rus-
tees contemplate making thereon. Those desiring lots
may apply Mr.. F. Hoyt to the secretary Of the
association, at his office.
ALEX. RAMSEY, Prest.
J. EsAIAs WARREN, Sec'y.
st. Paul, November IL, '53-su
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Sleigh Shoes,

ar all descriptions; window weights, and various
" other castings, at the st. Paul Foundry.
Nov IS, lS53-lO Pm +. GILLIAN.
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EUREKA CITY, MINNESOTA.

St. Paul, Nov. 10, 1s53-9-6m
Washington telegraph., 1854-08-09
Thief Hunting i'm Arkansas.

A few years ago there was no individual
in Arkansas who caused more trouble to the
good people of that State than Dick Hatch
er, notorious horsethief Richards ex-
ploits were not only daring but numerous
His movements were cunning AID stealthy.
He would come down on the barns and cat
tie yards of the community with the sud-
denness of night-hawk. and before you
could say look and see - he would be off
with booty enough to keep him in sin and
champagne for month. Things at length
reached such pass that the citizens offered
q reward Of one thousand dollars for his ar
rest. Among those who went in for the
prize was one Bob Smithers. Bob armed
himself with the cutlery. his bowie-knife
and revolver, and set out in pursuit IF
Hatcher He started at 9 o'clock p A.,
and arrived at the supposed residence of
the robber about midnight. Bob approach
ed cautiously. examined the out-works, and
took a preparatory peep in at one Of the
windows. Things were just as he desired ;
no one at home but the housekeeper Bob
knocked, obtained admission. and took up a
position near blazing fire Of oak and hick-
ory. Having done this, he asked for re-
freshments, commenced looking around for
landmarks "Who owns that Buffalo over
coat and that fox.skin cap?" he inquired
THE gentleman work for" was the house.
keepers answer. Il wonder how they
would fit me-" Saying this. Bob 20, up.
tried them on. and again seated himself at
the fire.
His object in thus Disgusting himself was
to deceive any member of the gang who
might do as as he did-peep in at the win
dow for the purpose Of reconnoitcring-
Bob had not chuckled over his well-laid
scheme more than FIVE minutes before he
saw three or four ferocious men looking in
at the very window through which be him
self had obtained glance at the household
arrangements of Mr.. Hatcher. Not know
ing to what it would lead, he immediately
left his seat and made an attempt 10 rush out
of doors. Just as he was crossing the thres-
hold. however, a four-pound fist knocked
him fatter than the stock market. The
next thing bg-6st done was to gag him with
a bandana and throw him across mule
This was also done in a moment. When
Bob recovered from the stunned" swoon
into ~hich the blow had plunged him. he
undertook to right himself but met with
such severe reprimand from pair Of cow
hide boots that he did not repeat the effort.
After long tramp through mud and dark
ness, the ca,alcade halted at Magistrates
Office An examination immediately took
place, when it was discovered that poor bob
had fallen victim TO circumstances. =
The Buffalo overcoat with which be had
robed himself. had misled a scouting party
of wolverines" who. having heard Of the
great reward, had gone forth to make the
arrest that Bob had embarked in. Wheth-
er the explanation was satisfactory TO the
injured party we never could learn; all we
know is that it was the last time Bob Smith
ers appeared in disguise or went thief
hunting.
Washington telegraph., 1854-08-09
WASHINGTON, ARKANSAS WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9, 1854

A YANKEE on Yankees .
have sketched the little frog-cating critic, in
every possible view. looked at him upon
every side and after the most diligent and
analytical examination. can scarcely discov-
er enough Of him to find fault with him
He seems to be a compound Of hair and
harmony, wind. whiskers and wit a sort Of
/ human eel. sleek and slippery. wriggling
through life without any definite purpose.
or particular advantage either to the world
or himself HIS wrists are as small as his
persistence. and his feet commensurate with
his ethics; both are eternally shifting. tho
to do him justice, the former are usually the
cleanest. He is miniature of admirable
manners and execrable morals. denying vice
and defying virtue volatile as vicious, and
vainer than all animate matter else New
erfheless he is sober and frugal, and for
all his madness has method; making bow.
as he commits suicide. both for eclat and
according TO rule. He will do everything
for glory" but next TO nothing for God !;
will cast his wife's best umbrella into
puddle to enable a strange woman to cross
it dry footed, throwing the bridge away af-
forwards. to show the fair one that be l. too
much of a gentleman to carry any thing 50
soiled. and then allow Mrs Crapeau to plod
through the rain for twelve month to atone
for the loss. lie never chews the cud. ei-
ther Of tobacco or refe ction wears unex-
cept;onable coats and exceptionable under
clothes. his shirt being ordinarily cleaner
than his skin; puts on gloves as much for
necessity as for fashion carries bis hat un-
der his arm, and his fortune On his back !;
and is altogether as curious a compound Of
cheap cosmetics and less expensive courtesy,
as the world affords He labors. but it il to
embelish rather than build will pain, lilies
rather than plan; them, and gid refined
gold for the sake Of greater gorgeousness.-
Were be condemned as was Sisyphus, he
would polish the stone before he would push
it foot and failing to get it up on the first
attempt would ingeniously cheat the gods
and devise self-destruction.
True. Monsieur, the dimensions Of Jona-
than's feet are large wherever he goes his
tracks are visible See to yourself, man
cher" Keep out Of his way. Should he
tread upon you. the result might be more
than a solid boot.
Washington telegraph., 1854-08-09

SAeAcIrY OF Doc One Of the dog
prisoners related to us an incident. yes,er.
day, which occurred on the evening previ-
ous, near the corner Of Sixth and Plum
streets. The poisoner threw down a piece
of meat the dog smelt it. turning it over
with his paw. and shaking bis head, walked
away and left it. In few minutes after
a small "bow-wow" came along. and took il
in his mouth The large dog ran towards
him. and barked and made terrible fuss
but the little cur swallowed the meat. and
in few minutes be lay dead in the street
The large dog is of the Newfoundland spe.
cies. and is valued by his owners as being
worth seventy-6ve dollars. Gin. GaS.
Washington telegraph., 1854-08-09

KNOW -NoTHINGs INDEPENDENT OF PAR
rY PoLlrIcs.-The Norfolk Herald contains
the following in regard to the recent elec-
tion in that city e.
Well our election day has passed. and
that new and mysterious power which has
prevailed at all the municipal elections that
have taken place throughout the country du-
ring the present year, The Nnow-Noth-
ings" have triumphed here also. They
have by decided majority elected their
Mayor. beating the most excellent and eff
cjent gentleman who has filled the Office with
such general satisfaction during the past
vear-yet, electing his predecessor-a.een-
tleu,an no less esteemed in the community.
and who had also discharged the Office with
credit to himself and to the satisfaction Of
the public. 1t is evident that this mysteri-
Gus organization. 50 potent for good or evil,
is totally unconnected with party politics !;
and that it is as liable to be affected by ap-
peals to the party prejudices Of itsmembers.
as the rock of Gibraltar to be blown into
the sea by puff Of wind. The batteries Of
four journals. three democratic and one inde-
pendent. in this vicinity were opened upon
it, and poured in an incessant storm Of de-
nunciation, day after day for weeks; but il
only added fuel to the fame which was
sweeping all before it; or rather it only
drew closer the bands of the mysterious
union which mocked and de6ed their efforts.
Washington telegraph., 1854-08-09

The PACIFIC RAILRoAD.-Thr postpone
ment Of the Pacific Railroad bill until Decem-
Der next, though fortunate under existing cir
cumstances, is doubtless great disappoint-
ment TO the country. Hon. Mr. McDou-
gals eloquent and able speech in favor Of
inter-oceanic communication, presented the
facts in very clear light. First. as to the
value of California TO the Union. he showed
that the State has now population Of 3O0.-
600. and San Francisco population of
nearly $4,000. with tonnage rivaling tha. Of
the second city of the Union that Califor-
mia has produced over $500, 600 900 in gold
during the last five years. and still contrib
utes annually to the currency Of the coun-
try an amount equal to the entire specie ba.
SIS of the currency of the whole Union
eighteen years ago that during the year
1858. there was imported into San Francis
co from the Atlantic seaboard. 42S. 230
tons of Merchandise, for its own and depen-
dent markets, amounting in value to not
less than 500. 100000, and that the mark
ct Of San Francisco is as large market for
the Atlantic coast ss the whole foreign
market of the United States eight years
ago
This rich gem in the tiara Of the Ameri-
can States is 5000 miles distant from the
seat Of the Federal Government BY land.
an 1900 miles BY water. If threatened
by insurrection or foreign invasion. it would
he more difficult for us to send an army to
Sacramento than to the Danube. Mr.. Nc
Dougal shows that. without OF her facilities
for ntercommunica,ion than exist at present
any second rate Power could efFectuslly cut off
the commerce, destroy the cities, and tempo
rarily crush the rising greatness Of our
whole Pacific coast. The importance Of
railroad, therefore. by which San Francisco
can be brought within seven day. travel
from New York. cannot be over estimated.
N. Y. Jour. Of Com.
Washington telegraph., 1854-08-09
NO. 80.

SUPPRESSION OF THE SLAVE -TRApE.-
Senator Clayton has prepared and is about
to introduce bill providing that Consuls
sea letters shall be issued to American vcs.
sels in foreign ports only after the applicant
shall have made oath that the vessels il not
destined for voyage to Africa that the Sc
letters shall contain upon their face stipula-
tionthat they shall be void if the vessel ap-
proaches the African coast before returning
to the United States The object Of this
bill is to prevent the abuse Of the sea-letter,
and American flag under it. BY prostituting
them to the purposes Of the African slave
trade.
Washington telegraph., 1854-08-09
FUNERAL OF Nh. RIrcHlE At Wash

FUNERAL OF MR. RIrcHIE At Wash
ington. on the 9th. the funeral of the late ven-
erable Thomas Richie was numerously at
tended, the President Of the United States.
Heads Of Departments. Senators, Members
of the House. Officers of the Army aud
Navy, and many friends uniting in the last
tribute Of respect to the remains If the sage Of
Virginia that could be offered in Washing
ton. Rev. DR.. Pyne. Of st. Johns church.
pronounced the funeral discourse. after which
the cortege was formed and the honored re-
main, conveyed in the mail boat en- route
for Richmond. their final resting place
The pall-bearers were Senators Hunter
and Mason. Messrs Rocock. Caskie. and
Powell. Of the House Of Representatives.
and Secretary Dobbin and W. W. Corco-
ran. ESQ.
Washington telegraph., 1854-08-09

In building chimney. put small guam
tity Of salt into the mortar with which the
intercourses Of brick are to be laid The
effect will be that there will never be any
accumulation of SCOT in the chimney. The
philosophy is thus stated: The salt in the
portion Of mortar which is exposed. absorbs
moisture from the atmosphere every damp
day. The SCOT thus becoming damp falls
down to the fireplace. This appears to be
an English discovery. It i used with sue
cess in Canada
Washington telegraph., 1854-08-09
'Ion." the Washington correspondent oi

lion" the Washington correspondent of
the Baltimore Sun, says:
Many novel and startling events are pas
sing around US, all tending to important re.
suits. Among them notice the organiza.
ton of new political party. under Demo
cratic and Wing auspices. which professes-
as learn. for have not read their bill of
heal,h"-to come in on principles of un-
common purity. Some fifty members of
Congress have joined it. Many outsiders
of energy and influence have become en-
rolled in it. If it is really party based on
principles Of common sense and common
honesty. it will deserve success. The coun-
try is prepared for such party. If. on the
other hand. it is a sectional organization. it
will perish almost at its birth. learn,
however. that its principles will be announc-
ed and its flag unfurled before the lapse Of
another month.